1988 300E W124 Distributor Cap/Rotor

[E. Lee]

Hi....

Just a question:

What are the signs and symptoms of a bad (or worn out) Distributor Cap/Rotor?

Thank you.

[Benzmac]

Usually on a 300E, they will not start. Or will die at will.

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Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
1992 500E (very soon I hope
1981 280GE SWB
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[ctaylor738]

Mine started missing on hard acceleration above 5,000 RPM.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'86 300E 5 speed
'95 C220 (wife's car)
'98 Porsche Boxster
Past: '79 280E, '82 300D (18 yrs), '77 240D,
4 250C's

[E. Lee]

Thanks for your replys.

Is it possible that a bad/worn out cap/rotor may cause a loss in performance (e.g. slow pick-ups/acceleration)?

Also, how do I check if my cap/rotor are ok or in bad shape?

Thanks.