changing dist rotor on CR-V
I am trying to change the dist. rotor on a 97 CR-V, but can't get a
screwdriver or ratchet behind it to loosen the screw. Any ideas or help?? thanks -- Message posted via http://www.carkb.com |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
Bud Campbell via CarKB.com wrote:
> I am trying to change the dist. rotor on a 97 CR-V, but can't get a > screwdriver or ratchet behind it to loosen the screw. Any ideas or help?? > thanks ----------------------- 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. http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopic.php?t=8173 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' |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
Bud Campbell via CarKB.com wrote:
> I am trying to change the dist. rotor on a 97 CR-V, but can't get a > screwdriver or ratchet behind it to loosen the screw. Any ideas or help?? > thanks ----------------------- 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. http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopic.php?t=8173 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' |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
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. http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html t |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
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. http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html t |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
disallow wrote:
> 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. > > http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html > ------------------- 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' |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
disallow wrote:
> 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. > > http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html > ------------------- 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' |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:42588301.2070004@interbaun.com: > disallow wrote: >> 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. >> >> http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html >> > ------------------- > > 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. > I am assuming this is all concerning a PHILLIPS screw? -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:42588301.2070004@interbaun.com: > disallow wrote: >> 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. >> >> http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html >> > ------------------- > > 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. > I am assuming this is all concerning a PHILLIPS screw? -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
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 :) |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
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 :) |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
also, it is the recommended tool to use on civic
brake rotors.... |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
also, it is the recommended tool to use on civic
brake rotors.... |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in
news:8cc69b4f9a78a24cba75ba27a0ff2a4b@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com: > 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) Sorry, but no. It's Phillips. http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20021107.html -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: changing dist rotor on CR-V
"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in
news:8cc69b4f9a78a24cba75ba27a0ff2a4b@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com: > 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) Sorry, but no. It's Phillips. http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20021107.html -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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