Distributor Caps and Rotor Arms

[G60Jet 1]

Well i have just taken the cap off my Distributor on ym G60 to get the Reference/part number of it so i can get a new arm and Cap.

 

the distributor is part number 037 905 205 k

The Arm is 052 905 225 C

and the cap is 027 905 207 A

 

But what i want to know is how can you tell is the cap and arm are worn, anyone got a pic of a worn one?

[Jim 1]

Well the rotor arm on mine was worn when I replaced it.. could definately tell because the metal tip right at the end of the arm was seriously corroded and dirty, and the new one I had bought was basically like shiny new metal.

 

As for the cap... not so sure on that. To be honest, a new cap and rotor arm are so cheap, I figured they were worth replacing anyway as it was like £5 for each item or something like that :)

[stevemac 0]

Obvious sign would be a cracked cap. Otherwise look inside at the terminals, if they are badly corroded then replace it. The terminal on the end of the rotor corrodes and may appear pitted.

I replace mine every 12 months regardless of condition, along with the plug leads. 8)

[stevemac 0]

Also, VW used to glue the rotor arms in place - if yours is you'll need to mash it off with pliers.

[G60Jet 1]

I already checked that one!!no glue on my arm!

[tam85 0]

if you notice that your car has less electric current, then distributor rotor and cap arms are worn. i will upload the pics by nextweek.

[davidwort 0]

so,

do you reckon my rotor arm is worn at all :lol:

 

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It's not really mine BTW, off a work colleagues skoda, and it was actually running OK when he drove it to the garage for a service :cuckoo: