Help Needed in Re-installing Distributor 96 Camry 5SFE 4 Cyl

[DOOSAM]

Hi,

I removed distributor to check O ring but unable to reinstall it as distributor will not slide in, i have not changed the O ring. I have oiled the O ring and opening and I am putting it back exacltly the way it came out with the same orientation.

What I am doing wrong ? Is there a trick to reinstallation? Any tips ?

Thank you in advance, appreciate your help.

Sam

[Mister_Perkins]

You'll have to turn the part that fits into the Camshaft until it plops in place.

If its 180 degrees out, it will not be flush with the head/valve cover (it will have 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap)

[DOOSAM]

Mister_Perkins, thank you your suggestion worked great - it was 180 degress out.

Sam

[Mister_Perkins]

Glad ya figured the problem out!

[djb2]

For other people reading this: the distributor drive has a slot that is slightly off-center. If you don't look carefully you might think it's symmetrical and install the rotor a half turn off.