CAN you change the optispark without pulling pulley
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CAN you change the optispark without pulling pulley So this is the 3rd time in 2 yes that my distributors gone out. I'm going to attempt to change the distributor myself 1 to save money 2 the next time the mf goes out I can just do it myself. so I'm ordering the distributor shaft seal and water pump seal i plan on replacing just smarter that way. but I read on a YouTube comment you don't have to pull the harmonic pulley to change the distributor is this true and any other pointers will help or forum links thank you
I've done four swaps now with the hub still installed. It can be a little frustrating because you have to have everything clocked just right for the opti to slide on. When you have it lined up correctly it should slide right in to place flush without using any force. If you have to use force, or it doesn't sink completely flush with the timing cover, then it isn't lined up right.
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Chad
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Chad
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the hub can stay but "damper" aka pulley, needs to come off. The cam dowel pin only goes into 1 of the 3 holes on Opti
For the WP drive seal you do need some form of "tool" to install it. Not hard but you do need the tool. Often sold on ebay for $20. Otherwise there is a 99% chance that seal will leak
Once the damper and water pump is removed the Opti R&R is basic.
the hub can stay but "damper" aka pulley, needs to come off. The cam dowel pin only goes into 1 of the 3 holes on Opti
For the WP drive seal you do need some form of "tool" to install it. Not hard but you do need the tool. Often sold on ebay for $20. Otherwise there is a 99% chance that seal will leak
Once the damper and water pump is removed the Opti R&R is basic.
