Thanks Ferdman,

The new wireset and new sparkplugs did make a difference, did the work on Saturday, and Sunday the car started right up.

I didn't check the distributor cap because I didn't have the time nor the correct size tools to remove those screws.

However, I have ordered a new distributor cap / rotor (to arrive on Wed) and will get a new O-ring from the dealer, then just replace them, once I get the correct allen keys.

I cannot locate all of my receipts (I moved about a year ago - I am sure I will eventually find them), the only receipt I have located that shows dist/rotor replacement was more than 30k miles (thinking that maybe it has not replaced in a while, I will just do it).


Question: how do you measure torque for the rotor screws, as well as the dust cover screws? What tool can I use? I have a very large torque tool I use for the sparkplugs but I dont think I have room between the fan/radiator and the screws.

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