[V8] Distributor rotor button p/number?

[Ingo Rautenberg]

I believe it's the Bosch 04 310 or 1234332399.  Typical burnt orange in
color and press-on fit.  No experience with the black screw-in type.

Ingo

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dsaad at icehouse.net>
To: <V8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [V8] Distributor rotor button p/number?


> There is a rotor from a VW that works. I can dig up the part tonight if
you have
> no luck finding it here.
> I heard there was also a cap from some 4-cyl car - but have never seen it
for
> myself.
> All the real V8 parts are available, but the OEM spec rotor is nutty
expensive,
> only because it has a set screw - which I think makes no sense. I prefer
the
> standard push on type without glue. Cheap and easy.
>
> And - you are right - the dealer wants to sell you a whole new distributor
if
> you ever need a cap or rotor.
> Rick at www.importpartsspec.com can help you out if you get stuck finding
> aftermarket parts, and can ship to AU but you likely have a more local
supplier.
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> Quoting pdlord at talent.com.au:
>
> > So the mechanic repairing my steering rack has broken one of the
distributor
> > rotors...
> >
> > He says he will ring Audi tomorrow to see about a replacement. I have
just
> > checked ETKA and the rotor button is not available as a seperate part...
> > hmmm,
> > I've heard that the dist cap is the same as the Golf GTI 16V 1.8-litre,
can
> > anyone confirm it also an interchangable application for the rotor
button?
> >
> > Can anyone also tell me a Bosch p/number for the rotor button and also
if
> > the
> > rotor button is glued on on the V8?
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