changing dist rotor on CR-V

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The screw head has to be facing the firewall for you to get at it . . Turn the engine over using the starter and / or power steering pulley nut to get it there. Be sure to use a large phillips screwdriver, or grind a few thousandths off the tip of whatever you have if it doesn't fit the screw PERFECTLY. A drywaller's large tip might fit well. You'll probably need lots of torque to get it out, so don't start by wrecking the screw with an incorrect tip.

You can also slip the distributor out in about five minutes, but make sure to mark the exact position of the timing adjustment, and replace the O-ring when you reassemble.

'Curly'

i use an impact screwdriver to get this screw undone. You know, you whack the end of this screwdriver with a hammer, and it turns and pushes down simultaneously. This tool works great for any stripped or stubborn fasteners, as long as you have room to swing a hammer.

t

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Impact driver sounds like a good (actually great)idea, but distributor MUST be removed and the top end rested on an anvil or something (destroy the old rotor), since you'd be hammering against a fairly soft steel shaft that's inside a cast aluminum distributor. Something could surely get bent or cracked.

'Curly'

"motsco_ _" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@interbaun.com:

I am assuming this is all concerning a PHILLIPS screw?

I used it on my rotor (98 civic). You don't have to whale on it or nuthin, in fact mine came off without having to hit very hard at all. The impact screwdriver is heavy and the handle has a large diameter, allowing for maximum leverage.

And yes, its the philips (correct spelling..hehe) screw that holds the rotor to the distributor shaft.

t :)

also, it is the recommended tool to use on civic brake rotors....

"disallow" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@localhost.talkaboutautos.com:

Sorry, but no. It's Phillips.

How often does the rotor require replaceing?

Tom

depends on the vehicle, check the manual or ask the dealer. I did mine after 100000kms. probably should have done it before.

I have a 98 civic.

t

Some say as much as 300k km.... cheerio.