Make sure that your FLAPS gives you the RIGHT rotor... The Bentley tells you what the resistance should be for a "good" rotor. Turns out I was given the one for a diesel motor when I know I told them gasoline...yes the resistance was different...a DIFFERENT FLAPS gave me the right rotor...go figure... Dave -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of jimt Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 2:44 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Rotor Replacement On 1/10/05 1:29 PM, "David Prendergast" <dprendergast@TRIAD.RR.COM> wrote: > In the ongoing semi restoration of my 84 westy I have decided to replace > my cap and rotor, since I've practically lived in the engine bay > lately. The cap is a no brainer but the rotor doesn't seem to have any > visible means or removal. > I'm hoping I can replace it without having to redo engine timing as > thats beyond my skills at this point. > > Many thanks. > Dave > > The rotor can fit on very very snug. It just lifts straight up. ........................................ jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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