Replacing 1997 Accord DX distributor rotor
#11
Thanks, Jim.
I'll take your suggestion, and pick up some valve grinding compound for the screw head, as recommended here: https://honda-tech.com/forums/tech-m.../#post50121942
I'll take your suggestion, and pick up some valve grinding compound for the screw head, as recommended here: https://honda-tech.com/forums/tech-m.../#post50121942
#12
Toecutter, that is not an encouraging observation. Did you successfully remove this screw with an impact driver? If so, would a manual impact driver (https://www.harborfreight.com/6-bit-...ase-64812.html) be sufficient, or would I need a power tool (https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-hy...t-63528.html)?
Following that, did the rotor come off easily after you removed the screw?
I'm seeing various discussions recommending an impact driver, or a 12-point socket (do they even make one small enough for a #2 Phillips screw?), or cutting a flathead slot with a dremel (although I doubt a dremel will fit here).
I've tried tapping a screwdriver with a hammer while attempting to turn the screw after spraying WD-40, with no luck.
Thanks.
Following that, did the rotor come off easily after you removed the screw?
I'm seeing various discussions recommending an impact driver, or a 12-point socket (do they even make one small enough for a #2 Phillips screw?), or cutting a flathead slot with a dremel (although I doubt a dremel will fit here).
I've tried tapping a screwdriver with a hammer while attempting to turn the screw after spraying WD-40, with no luck.
Thanks.
#13
I successfully removed the rotor screw using a manual impact screwdriver and a bit of Permatex valve griding paste on the screw head.
Unfortunately, the BWD replacement rotor appears to be about a quarter-inch too shallow to fit on the shaft -- either that, or it's too tight. As far as I can tell, it's the correct part -- it just doesn't fit. (Here's the replacement part. Same product ID as the one they shipped, although it looks different in the online catalog: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...712p/3036014-P)
I'll attach an image of the two rotors. The replacement part is on the right, with what appears to be a brass fitting.
Meanwhile, I've ordered the OEM part via Amazon.
Unfortunately, the BWD replacement rotor appears to be about a quarter-inch too shallow to fit on the shaft -- either that, or it's too tight. As far as I can tell, it's the correct part -- it just doesn't fit. (Here's the replacement part. Same product ID as the one they shipped, although it looks different in the online catalog: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...712p/3036014-P)
I'll attach an image of the two rotors. The replacement part is on the right, with what appears to be a brass fitting.
Meanwhile, I've ordered the OEM part via Amazon.
#16
It made me glad when I'd order parts for my wife's 00 Accord, as the parts for the non-VTEC engine were called out. My 99 Accord is the same way. This is because most of the cars in the 6th generation were VTEC cars, versus the 94-97 cars which were evenly split among both versions.
I believe the Hitachi distributor set up is for the VTEC cars (coil under cap).
#18
Toecutter:
I'm thoroughly confused at this point. Do I have a TEC distributor, or not? Remember, the distributor cap I just replaced has "TEC" stamped on it.
This thread (https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...erences-58861/) indicates: "94-97 LX, DX with TEC Distributor: Rotor 30103-P08-003".
I searched hondapartsnow.com by my car's VIN and the site indicated I should order part No. 30103-P08-003. I've ordered that part via Amazon.
A VIN search also shows my car as: 1997 Honda Accord 4 Cylinders 2.2L MFI SOHC
Here's a diagram showing the TEC distributor: https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuin...3-p08-003.html. Is this my distributor, or not?
For additional reference, here's the Hitachi distributor: https://estore.honda.com/honda/parts...&b=E++0510&dl=
I'm thoroughly confused at this point. Do I have a TEC distributor, or not? Remember, the distributor cap I just replaced has "TEC" stamped on it.
This thread (https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...erences-58861/) indicates: "94-97 LX, DX with TEC Distributor: Rotor 30103-P08-003".
I searched hondapartsnow.com by my car's VIN and the site indicated I should order part No. 30103-P08-003. I've ordered that part via Amazon.
A VIN search also shows my car as: 1997 Honda Accord 4 Cylinders 2.2L MFI SOHC
Here's a diagram showing the TEC distributor: https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuin...3-p08-003.html. Is this my distributor, or not?
For additional reference, here's the Hitachi distributor: https://estore.honda.com/honda/parts...&b=E++0510&dl=
Last edited by slobjones; 02-04-2020 at 04:51 PM.
#19
You indicated the cap had TEC written on it so I would assume you have a TEC distributor. When looking it up you do not have a Hitachi.
The first one should of fit but it looks like it wasn't molded correctly.
The first one should of fit but it looks like it wasn't molded correctly.
#20
Yes, but does the TEC vs. Hitachi distributor issue relate in any way to the VTEC vs. non-VTEC engine discussion?
I just hope the Honda OEM rotor I ordered fits, because otherwise, I have no idea what to do. Suppliers do not differentiate rotors as "TEC" or "non-VTEC". They stock rotors listed for your particular vehicle, and no other choices are available. It's absurd to think you can order auto parts any other way.
I just hope the Honda OEM rotor I ordered fits, because otherwise, I have no idea what to do. Suppliers do not differentiate rotors as "TEC" or "non-VTEC". They stock rotors listed for your particular vehicle, and no other choices are available. It's absurd to think you can order auto parts any other way.
Last edited by slobjones; 02-04-2020 at 09:59 PM.