1992 Mercury Sable gear broke

Tiny
JINNXY50
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  • 1992 MERCURY SABLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
What causes the gear on bottom of distributor to break off? It is the second time in 2000 miles.
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 2:30 PM

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Tiny
JGAROFALO
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  • 489 POSTS
There is also a gear on the end of the camshaft that drives the distributor gear. This gear could have become damaged or loose. Also, check for binding of the oil pump or shaft. This is not a normal failure, and there has to be something causing it.
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Friday, March 13th, 2009 AT 4:44 PM

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