I read quite a few posts on this distributor cap replacement on the forum, but I still have a few questions.

1. the parts shop sells two different items in relation to this replacement that I am not sure if I need, one is an o-ring style gasket called simply the distributor cap gasket, and another red-orange circular item called a suppressor cover. Do I need both of these (in addition to all the other obvious parts) when replacing the cap and rotor? where does the suppressor cover go?

2. I have got the impression that the rotor is attached to a metal piece that is then attached to the camshaft. Is it neccessary to replace both the rotor and the metal piece behind it?

3. I have a good set of craftsman allen wrenches with ball ends. Will this be adequate for the job or should I purchase an allen socket in the appropriate size?

4. Will I damage the wires if I remove them from the cap without a special tool? One post said something about this.

Any other things I should be advised about before beginning? I have replaced a cap once before, but it was a simple "plug and play" replacement, so to speak.

Also, I had a quick question about the vacuum line that starts in the air filter and loops back under it. Anybody know where it goes and what it does? Is it easy to replace? It broke (brittle as hell, like thin uncooked pasta!) when I was tooling around the other day and I have it "ghetto rigged" to work right now but want to replace the whole line. I cannot get the air filter housing off without ruining the fabulous rigging I did, thus I decided to consult the forum before removing anything.

Thanks in advance for all replies.

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