Paulo P

It's been suggested that my misfire problem might be due to the phase sensor in my distributor.

Has anyone changed one before?

If so what is involved and how hard is it to do?

Thanks

Harris.

Ive done mine mate, and im shit at doing mechanics . dis cap off , you will see the sensor ,make sure the wires are ok (mine were nakered) then theres 2 screws either side of it ,undo them disconect the wires ! When fitting the new one you have to gap the sensor ,i cant remember what it is tho

Paulo P

You don't need to remove the dizzy?

What was yours doing before you changed it?

Thanks

Harris.

Had a missfire,the two wires were broken mate, you just have to take the dis cap off,then pull the rotta arm off , and you will see it

www.burtonpower.co.uk there Ł25

Harris.

https://www.burtonpower.com/Default.aspx

Paulo P

I've got a misfire at roughly 4k coming on boost so hopefully this fixes it I've just bought one off of ebay.

I'll take my distributor cap off tonight and have a look at it

Thanks

CosRush

Check for any error codes, it could be in Limp home mode...........

Paulo P

We plugged a code reader into my car a few weeks ago and it couldn't see the ecu.

It's only an intermittent thing.

tabetha

Phase sensor gap is 0.2mm to 0.3mm.
tabetha

Paulo P

Blimey that's a small gap How do you do it please? Is it just a case of tightening it down once gapped? I have no idea

Harris.

tighten it down a little , gap it and leave the feeler gauge in place why you do the screws up ,thats what i did

CosRush

As above and then rotate around to the next cam and check that too.......

But ensure you have the engine in the right position in the first place relative the the crank.
Then you can take it out, fit the new and gap as above.......

Paulo P

That sounds easy. Is there a timing mark on the crank pulley that you can use to get the engine in the right position?

Thanks

CosRush

You have Pm