Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

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06-10-2006, 12:01 PM

abakedpotato

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Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

There is an irregular scratching, squeeking, whining noise that comes from my distributor. took off the cap and didn't see anything. It started the other day and now almost always makes the noise.

06-10-2006, 12:17 PM

Bone1

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Re: Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

bad bearing, replace the dizzy before it locks up and leaves stranded 120 miles from home...........

Only time my car has failed me.......from a non racing parts failure.

06-10-2006, 05:59 PM

Ogubudiah

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Re: Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

yeah get that thing changed, it can also make the t-belt jump a tooth if it locks up

06-10-2006, 08:10 PM

Anubis_4_99

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Re: Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

theres what'll happen if you dont change it

do yourself a favor and do it

06-11-2006, 12:18 PM

abakedpotato

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Re: Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

will do, once again, thanks guys

06-11-2006, 01:26 PM

whiterice

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Re: Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

you can replace the bearing and seal in the distributor housing.
it was pretty easy, and especially worth it if you have a vtec dizzy.

06-11-2006, 07:48 PM

Bone1

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Re: Irregular Scratching noise in the distributor

but what if it has already damaged the sensors?

ignitiors and coils also where out, might as well replace the whole unit.

I've heard good about Distributor King