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Oct 23, 2006 | 03:15 PM

magz

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What part is this exactly?

<center><img src="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/magz0r/PA230731.jpg"></center><p>Okay, I need to replace this part in the middle of the pic (that the distributor connects to evidently) as the black wire that connects to the hall sender broke off and it's impossible to get a butt connector attached.

What is this part called exactly and where can I get a replacement? I don't own a Bentley and I need to get this POS running before it starts snowing hard.

TIA.

Oct 23, 2006 | 03:19 PM

JPCady

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ummm...that is the distributor

Oct 23, 2006 | 03:39 PM

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flux capacitor

Oct 23, 2006 | 03:40 PM

magz

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Re: ummm...that is the distributor

Okay, onto stupid question #2: Once I get a replacement, what's the procedure for setting timing on a 10v 5 banger?

Oct 23, 2006 | 04:32 PM

teach

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Not to hijack the thread, but hey JPCady...nice ride! First time seeing it (not in this forum much).

Oct 23, 2006 | 06:07 PM

Nkugs90

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don't lie to him...

its the valve cover fan.

Oct 23, 2006 | 07:06 PM

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thanks man!

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Oct 23, 2006 | 07:31 PM

BigMouse

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You can replace just the hall sensor unit...

Check out autohausaz.com or bimmerparts.com for it. You'll have to take the distributor apart to to it though. If you can find a used one, good luck finding one without the connector hanging by the wires. Either way, to install, set the engine to TDC on the flywheel ("0" lined up in the window). There might be a seperate ignition mark. I don't remember. Just line it up, then install the distributor so that the rotor is pointing right at the little scribed mark on the housing. Tighten it down lightly and install the cap/wires. Start it up, install a fuse in the fuel pump relay, use a timing light. I forget the setting. Turn the dizzy to get it set and tighten it down good. Remove the fuse from the relay and you're done. Good luck.