over trqed distributer - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

celica2202 · 11-09-2008, 10:35 PM

my friend over torqued his distributer so now it wobbles it moves in a concentric motion around its center and when torqued correctly it still has play in it

how do i fix this?
does he need a new distributer?

***new echo owner*** · 11-10-2008, 12:50 AM

Sounds like he does need a different distributor, but how did he over torqued a distributor?

N.E.O.

celica2202 · 11-10-2008, 05:55 AM

cant read a trq wrench we put it about 30 ft/lbs but it only needed 14

***new echo owner*** · 11-10-2008, 11:25 AM

If the distributor is installed on the head properly, over torquing the hold down bolts wouldn't have make much difference. But if there is too much play in the shaft, a different distributor will be needed unless you have the one you have rebuid with new bushing, which may end up costing more.

N.E.O.

Pineapple · 11-10-2008, 02:03 PM

The bolt is holding the dissy. Is the bolt broken? Is the bolt too long?