Bow Runner wrote:
I still have this annoying problem so I have got all the bits to replace the coil, HT leads, distributer, and rotor arm. The plugs are less than a year old so I'm not replacing them.
Anything I should be aware of replacing the distributor and rotor arm? Does the rotor arm have to be put on at exactly the same rotation or is it impossible to install wrong?
Obviously I need to make sure the HT leads are running to the same points and cylinder.
I have also obtained a new distributer gasket. This is missing from my car which is likely to be the cause of poor starting in damp weather after non use.
Thanks
I personally would not replace the coil but replacing the other parts is not a bad shout. IME alot of the pattern coils are only really fit for the bin unless you for a genuine Porsche or Bosch item (but they are ££££ ; I created problems on a car by changing the coil ; that kept me guessing the true fault for quite some time).
I'd say the same for the leads and arm too ; the BERU leads are head and shoulders about most leads I have fitted ; I only wish you could get them for the Escort as opposed to the Wanknecors (sorry, Magnecors) on it. I'd see how tarnished your items are however. My old 951 used to randomly lose power very occasionally and then barely idle with a lack of vacuum being present. I never figured out what the issue was, but the AFM and FPR were suggested as culprits.
I do hope you do cure the issue. Do you have access to a good used AFM, or did you change this?
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