1994 Geo Prizm How do you remove the distributor?

1994 GEO PRIZM
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTT46550
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How do you remove the distributor? I have oil leaking into the distributor cap and I need to change the O-ring in the distributor.
Jun 20, 2009 at 2:18 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove electrical connections, remove cap and note position of rotor (1:00, 4:00 etc). Mark relationship of dist. housing to head. Remove the dist. hold down bolts pull dist. out, replace O ring insert dist in same position as removed (align mark, and rotor).

It is probably best to set base timing, because you will probably be off 1-2 degrees.
Jun 20, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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