Could the wrong 3b rotor trash a motor?
CLAG500 at aol.com
CLAG500 at aol.com
Wed Jan 10 22:29:12 EST 2007
Gentlemen,
After reading all of the recent rotor posts I decided to check mine (easy
to do as motor is out of the car due to a rod shooting out of the block).
I went to sjmautotechnik to get the scoop and see what I had. I have read
almost everything on there under the 20v troubleshooting section but never
noticed that he says that he's heard of engine damage (bent rod) from using this
rotor with high boost. Here is the quote:
"Are you using the correct Distributor Rotor for the 3B 20V Turbo Engine in
the 1991 200TQ ?
The 3B designated 20V Turbo engine in the 1991 200TQ used a unique
Distributor Rotor with a narrow tip that can be difficult to find in the US. This
narrow tip rotor is required to provide the precise ignition timing at the higher
RPM's and to prevent any ignition cross firing inside the distributor cap.
Some people have reported engine damage (bent rod) that may have been caused
when the incorrect cylinder was fired under very high boost."
Any thoughts on this? Thanks
Chad
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