How do you know if your distributor is bad?
Your vehicle may make some very strange noises if the distributor rotor and cap are malfunctioning – specifically because the cylinders will try to fire but fail. You might hear a tapping, clicking, or sputtering sound when the distributor rotor and cap are failing.
Can distributors be rebuilt?
Luckily, most distributors can be rebuilt, unless they are damaged or weathered beyond repair. Your car’s distributor sends the flow of high-voltage electricity from your coil to each of the engine’s cylinders.
What can cause a distributor to go bad?
One of the main reasons for distributor cap problems is corrosion on the cap. When you go to clean your distributor, you may find an odd build-up on the cap. This could either be grime on the end of each spark plug wire terminal or corrosion on the the distributor cap.
How much is it to replace a distributor?
The Best in Auto Repair Labor costs are estimated between $45 and $57 while parts are priced between $33 and $55. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed. This range is an average across all vehicles on the road.
Are there rebuild kits for the 4AGE distributor?
I then remembered cruising one of the tech forums (dorikaze – IIRC) that said there was distributor rebuild kits available for the 4age distributors. They had previously been marketed towards the AW11 MR-2 crowd, and not the AE86 Corolla guys.
What makes a 4AGE distributor Go Bad in a corolla?
Ok, a couple weeks ago I had the bearing sieze in my Toyota Corolla (ae86) 4age/4agec distributor. A more common problem is the inner shaft seal in the distributor going bad and oil leaking from the distributor. This write-up will fix both issues.
How much does a 4AG intake manifold cost?
4AG Intake Manifold Kit $483.50 usd (#1046) Corolla AE86 Top Water Neck Outlet Pipe Kit $152.65 usd Designed for AE86 (4AGEC), with AE92 (4AGE) small port cylinder head. Allows for better clearance for carburetor and intake manifold setups
How much does a Toyota 4AG valve set cost?
4AG High Performance Racing Valve Set $291.16 4AG High Performance Valve Guides $276.75 Standard Length Phosphor Bronze Material 4AG High Performance Valve Springs $253.00Set Proven performance up to 10,000 RPM 36mm 25.6kg full load