Re: distributor cap and rotor

[John Graham <jgraham1@erols.com>]

Michael Jue wrote:

> John, Dan, & Paul:
>
> Like Dan, I have a new rotor in my hand that looks like the one that's
> on there now.  I'm pretty sure it's the right part.  I called somebody
> at the parts dept. at the dealer and she said that it looks like you do
> have to replace the whole distributor on the 20 valve, but she wasn't
> sure and the audi mechanic had gone home for the day.  Sure seems stupid
> that you have to replace the entire distributor.  I got the new rotor
> from Europarts, and I think they know what they're doing.  I don't want
> to split the old rotor in half if I can't put the new one on.  Any other
> thoughts or recollections on this matter?
>
> Mike
> 1990 90q/20v

 I could see it, if the think had platinum electrodes. But no glue. The
kind of think you see from GM or Ford.
Whats next? Glue on the tires.

John
1990 CQ