Dist. cap and rotor

[art vandeleigh]

hi all. I have a 1993 accord lx coupe. I am trying to get the distributer rotor off but it just does NOT want to come out. I have tried prying at it thus breaking the inside dist. plastic cover. I just cant seem to get it off. I put alot of muscle into it too!!!

My friend says that it might have a phillips screw holding it down. He has an 89 accord and it has that screw.

The rotor is a TEC brand honda oem, but im not sure what the cap brand is, also honda oem. I have an external coil if that helps. So any help would be appreciated!!

[souldoubt]

with the cap OFF bump ignition untill the SCREW succuring the rotor can be seen from the front.UNSCREW it frome the shaft.
my reccomedation look at how it comes aprt befor you start prying.

[cp[mike]]

good luck mr. architect

[art vandeleigh]

Re: Dist. cap and rotor

So you are saying that this has a screw? Well according to the helms manuel there is NO screw. I just called a A and H motors, and they dont think there is a screw either.

So can someone who owns a 1993 accord LX please helpa brotha out? thanks!!!

[souldoubt]

oops,my f'up.just checked 91 to 93 models 93 is a push on.
try tapping lightly on the end ,that may beak it loose.

[ACCORDianate]

Just checked my Haynes manual, and it should pull off with no screw. It advises to use a flathead screwdriver to gently help it off.

[squig808]

Re: Re: Dist. cap and rotor

Originally posted by art vandeleigh
So you are saying that this has a screw? Well according to the helms manuel there is NO screw. I just called a A and H motors, and they dont think there is a screw either.

So can someone who owns a 1993 accord LX please helpa brotha out? thanks!!!

I have a '93 lx coupe w/ extenal TEC coil. There is no screw. Go buy a new rotor from a parts store (you should replace it anyways), you'll see how it fits on. The best comparison would be a dial on a stove or a home stereo. Pull it hard, but in a linear way (straight out).