I am replacing the front top timing cover seal on my 103 1990 124. I cannot get the "rotor driver" to come out. It is STUCK. I tried using the rotor bolts as a "puller" against the top cover but even that didn't get it loose. Yes, I have removed the T30 Torx bolt.

What's the secret to this?

Thanks



This is from the DIY section to help you ID the part:

Step Three: Remove the rotor and the rotor driver
Take the 3mm hex key (allen wrench) and use it to remove the rotor. Once the rotor is removed you'll find a single Torx bolt behind it. Use the T30 Torx bit on a ratchet to remove it. Once this bolt is removed you'll be able to pull out the bracket that the rotor gets bolted to. This is called the "rotor driver". Once the rotor driver is free you can take out the orange plastic disc.

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560

Mine just took a good amount of wiggling to get it out, but it wasn't too bad. Try all different angles or maybe it needs a small knock with a rubber mallet to get the thing unstuck.

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Yea man, I have had to break one or two of them that i have done. They can get seized pretty tight. A new one isnt too much. If it doesnt come out by wiggling it, you may have to do this. Try tapping around on it with a brass punch ,or somthing soft.But be careful!

How do you break it, exactly?

Thanks

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560

Break the little tabs off with a hammer or plyers. Then you can slide the insulator and cover off the front. (you will really tear up the seal). With it all off, You can tap on it lightly sideways to work it free.You can get a better hold on it with all that stuff out of the way. Put some anti seive on the new one!-Make sure you have a new one first! There are 2 different styles.

I bought a can of CRC Freeze Off. Try that on the rotor drive. Mine came out but it was tight. Yours may have some rust.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Wiggle and pull, repeat. It could take a while...

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I am replacing my distributor cap (87 300E) and the O-ring is hard as dog biscuits and does not want to come off, though I haven't tried too hard for fear of breakage.(my only car at present) Should I just try to chip away at it or if I remove the rotor driver will it come out easily? thanx.