WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (cap)
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WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (cap)
So I flooded my engine with gas yesterday. I let it dry overnight and it still wouldn't start. I changed the plugs on a tip that I may of fouled the old ones, still wouldn't start. Checked for spark, none. Then I noticed some oil dripping at the bottom of the distributor so I removed to cap and blam :
WTH?!
There was also oil in there and the rotor/cap points were corroded to ****. I'm guessing I blew a seal, but what the hell is that red stuff?
WTH?!
There was also oil in there and the rotor/cap points were corroded to ****. I'm guessing I blew a seal, but what the hell is that red stuff?
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (Jamez)
The red stuff is most likely rust from the distributor bearing..
Pull your distributor out and rotate the shaft with your hand..
If it feels rough,you need to replace it before it locks up...
Pull your distributor out and rotate the shaft with your hand..
If it feels rough,you need to replace it before it locks up...
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (88DXCRX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88DXCRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The red stuff is most likely rust from the distributor bearing..
Pull your distributor out and rotate the shaft with your hand..
If it feels rough,you need to replace it before it locks up... </TD></TR></TABLE>
It didn't really look like rust to me but it would make sense. Maybe it got ground up so much it turned into that fine powder. Anyways, I'll check that out but I guess it's already too late, the car won't start anymore. Thanks.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice intake lol. </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, yeah. Winter sucks. Beats having a cold slush intake.
Pull your distributor out and rotate the shaft with your hand..
If it feels rough,you need to replace it before it locks up...
</TD></TR></TABLE>It didn't really look like rust to me but it would make sense. Maybe it got ground up so much it turned into that fine powder. Anyways, I'll check that out but I guess it's already too late, the car won't start anymore. Thanks.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice intake lol. </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, yeah. Winter sucks. Beats having a cold slush intake.
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (Jamez)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jamez »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Maybe it got ground up so much it turned into that fine powder. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Bingo. The bearing probably got tight and generated a lot of heat, cooking it from the inside. Put me on the side of the road. Go ahead and get a new one.
Bingo. The bearing probably got tight and generated a lot of heat, cooking it from the inside. Put me on the side of the road. Go ahead and get a new one.
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (drdisco69)
The red death.
I just purchased a replacement dizzy because of it.
If you let it go it will start squeaking. That squeak will then become a squeal. When it's all said and done you'll be in limp mode and throwing 3-4 CELs.
I just purchased a replacement dizzy because of it.
If you let it go it will start squeaking. That squeak will then become a squeal. When it's all said and done you'll be in limp mode and throwing 3-4 CELs.
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (JDM_Ej)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice intake lol. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah HOT AIR intake.
yeah HOT AIR intake.
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (Qfactor)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Qfactor »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah HOT AIR intake. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't think it qualifies as a hot air intake when it's -30 degrees celcius outside
Well, thanks for the replies. I don't think I'll be replacing it though, this engine needs too many other things and this was the straw that broke the camel's back, I'm just glad it got me through winter. I just wanted to know what it was since I had never encountered it before.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I don't think it qualifies as a hot air intake when it's -30 degrees celcius outside
Well, thanks for the replies. I don't think I'll be replacing it though, this engine needs too many other things and this was the straw that broke the camel's back, I'm just glad it got me through winter. I just wanted to know what it was since I had never encountered it before.
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Re: WTH is this red stuff in my distributor (Jamez)
Yes the red dust!! I don’t think it is from rust but something else that you get when the bearing/bushing starts to wear out. I have had this happen to me on 3 Honda distributors. I’m not on my 4th one now. 
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