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Originally Posted by Chapol
Come on, guys! Somebody out there has to have some tips on replacing the distributer cap. What gives???
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I replaced the cap on my '90 V6 about a year ago and did have a little trouble with that hidden screw but managed to cuss and swear my way through it. I'm certainly no mechanic so maybe someone else here can offer you the "real" way to do it.
I did the whole thing blind and was able to reach it with a 6" extension socket. I used a 1/4" socket because it was so tight, but you can reach under the cap with your fingers and feel where the screw head is. Then I used just my fingers and the extension to seat the socket on the screw so I knew it was seated firmly, then just attached the socket wrench to the extension and she came out no problem. I had also removed the big rubber air hose that comes off the top of the air filter to get more clearance, but you've probably already done that.
Getting that screw back in was a real show. I seated the new cap on and started the other two screws so I knew it was positioned correctly, and then felt with one hand for the screw hole and tried to balance the screw in the socket and guide it into the hole with the other hand. It took me a number of tries and a severe amount of profanity to get it in, but it finally caught. Then I snugged it up finger tight and then put the socket on and tightened. And, if you can believe it, as I tightened the new screw head broke off of the screw. Well, I just left it broken off like that and so far have noticed no ill effects from only having two screws holding the cap on. It's a pretty snug fit on there.
So just be patient and feel around and you'll have no problem. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!
Curt