You can also try turning the rotor back and forth with a bit of force to
break it loose from its drive shaft.
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
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> From: MMunn <mdmunn@SHAW.CA>
> Reply-To: MMunn <mdmunn@SHAW.CA>
> Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:45:18 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 88 Vanagon Rotor Replacement
>
> My 88 Westy has a very burnt distributor cap (inside) and the rotor doesn't
> look much better.
>
> Replacing the cap is simple, but what about the rotor?  Is it a simple matter
> of removing the cap and pulling on the rotor until it decides to pop off?  Or,
> do I need to "crush" the old rotor, as suggested by another non-Vanagon owner?
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Matthew
> Vancouver
> CANADA
>
> Go Canada Go! (World Junior Hockey Championships currently in Halifax, Nova
> Scotia)