Usually your videos are great, this one is terrible, you created so much more work, and definitely didn't explain enough about dropping it in and how to check to make sure it's correct
unless your replacing the wires, leave them on the plugs and unplug from the distributor, its easier. Second, DON'T use an OEM distributor they are plastic and they are garbage and break the ears off then you can't tighten your cap, spend the extra money and get an all aluminium distributor. Third, not all engines have that timing mark on the front, mine does not have any of that and is a factory 98 k1500 5.7 vortec and can be a pain to drop in the new distributor sometimes. i had to replace my distributor when the dealer broke mine and denied any wrong doing when they replaced my engine. they had a zip tie holding down my cap.....
I’ve replaced my distributor and now I’m running a -20° timing advance for number one cylinder at idle. I’m fairly confident the distributor is not a tooth off as it’s pointing at or just before the #1 cylinder pin on the cap @TDC.
How about showing how to get to TDC on actual vehicle the distributor is being replaced on? Not going to have belt and valve covers off when replacing the distributor.
I was told by a GM guy that had a expensive scanner that my 97 Tahoe threw a timing code and it didn't have an option for a relearn. So they think it is my timing chain which I'm following your guide to replacing that tomorrow.
+Travis Carr Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/distributor/i/1aedi00024?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&C52feW4WQE
The 8 dosent have to to anything about aligning the rotor, cause the 8 on mine is not at the same place and you didn't explain how to be sure the rotor is really the tight way
I was going to buy one of these distributors from A1. But, when he said don't tighten the distributor cap too tight (9:25) because your going into plastic. I decided not to buy it. Because my OEM is plastic and the ear is broke where the screw goes into it right where he's talking about. This is a common problem with the OEM's. I will buy one that screws into metal. Why would I replace plastic with plastic.
Anyone know whether there is an o-ring or other type of seal on the distributor where is mates to the intake? Mine does not have one. I was wondering if there could be a vacuum leak at this mating point.
I've recently installed a distributor from you (part no. 1AEDI00129) and my computer states I'm off by 19 degrees in my timing. I've watched a few videos on adjusting the distributor position but the hold down tab on the distributor do not allow me to rotate by hand as other distributors seem to. Am I suppose to use a wrench on the square part of the shaft or does your distributor not allow it to be adjusted?
+Jason Copeland We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
My goodness my treeshade mechanic had mine taken out as it was making a squeaking sound and cleaned it all up and greased it all up amd put it all back together in 20 minutes without doing all this work.
I removed the distributor without tdc on engine. Should I find tdc without the new distributor in it or should I just align everything on the new distributor install it and then find ttc and reinstall? Thank you.
bring it to tdc and drop it in. that puts your back where your were its just the long way to do it if u didn't mark reference points. I do it this way everytime
Would a bad distributor keep my truck from running? 98 silverado k1500 pickup 4wd. It starts for a second and keeps dying. Changed fuel pump,filter, spider injector, crankshaft sensor, cam position sensor, rotor and cap for distributor. Was thinking it could be that little plastic gear at the bottom? Not sure. Any help would be great. Your videos are a great help when i do run into replacing these kinds of things though and i really appreciate the time you guys put into them
Dumb to remove the plug wires if ur reusing the same wires. TDC doesn't matter. Just make sure ur rotor is pointing in the Exact same position when u reassemble. Computer takes over n adjusts timing. Disconnect P.I.P to set base timing if u need to. Then reconnect. Computer does the rest.
I have a 1985 Nissan truck with double plugs 8of them and can you show me how to reset spark plug wires in the distributor and to each cylinder thanks fred
I need to replace the distributor on my 99 Tahoe but their website has a billet one for $81 and a non-billet one for $85. What's the difference between the two and why is the billet one cheaper?
The rotor button dident look like it was facing number 1 cylinder. Mine did the same thing and it wont turn over right. I followed these steps. My firing order is fine I dove checked but after install my rotor button was facing front of vehicle not number 1 cylinder.
+@David-us6qq This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I saw another of your videos where you could use a clamp that allows no rotation of the distributor.If you need a scan tool for adjustment how do you adjust the distributor if u cannot rotate it?
What I want to know is what this engine was doing to warrant a new distributor my engine in my 96 Tahoe is half ass backfiring and sometimes kicking back it has a brand new starter crank sensor cap rotor spark plugs and wires and was running perfectly fine until I ran it out of gas one day getting perfect fuel numbers on the tester and good spark out of the coil and good spark at the spark plugs have no codes for anything
dave a Hello there's a channel on TH-cam called scannerdanner. If you want to understand more about vehicle diagnostics he's your guy. He also has a website called scannerdanner premium. It's $11 per month to be a member. He is a teacher at Rosedale technical college in Pittsburgh PA. The premium site takes you along in video format of his class lectures. He also wrote a book which is available in paperback or ebook. Which is to be used as trouble shooting guide in the field. His premium site has a 14 day free trial. Once there he has a video that covers this specific topic in regards to 5.7 vortec distributor and worn gear and symptoms of it. CAM-CRANK CORRELATION TROUBLE CODE (1998 CHEVY 5.0L) that is the title of the video and it is only available on his premium site. Again his site has 14 day free trial. You can create an account watch that video and leave before the 14 days are up. Or you can stick around and pick up what he's putting down and learn quite bit like I have over the last 5 months. It's up to you. But I would highly recommend you at least checking out the video about your issue. And then be the judge from there as to sticking around or not.
dave a I actually found similar video from scannerdanner here on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/vs4vxeVVQkc/w-d-xo.html But seriously try scannerdanner premium for the 14 days. You'll learn an immense amount of knowledge from him whether you join premium or just watch his free videos here on TH-cam. The guy is an engine electrical performance diagnostic God. I'm telling you, you owe it to yourself to check him out. And you'll see what I'm talking about. The guy has changed my life!
I’m having so much trouble with the distributor getting it point to my number 6 diamond, I have a 1997 Chevy 4.3 l v6 can someone please tell me how to get it to line up I have tried to stick a screwdriver and turn it but no matter what it still lands on the same spot .
Dance the distributor around, when it makes contact all the way down and you pull it out. It will move the oil pump one tooth counter clockwise usually. It’s a labor of time if you don’t have the tool to align it
+DutchStyleBlacclouDs We don't have a how-to video for the C1500 right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I just did a distributor change tonight and now have the same code saying either timing chain slack or distributor tooth off one. Did you solve this issue yet and if so i'd be curious to know what ended up being your solution.. Hope it worked out for u n i hear back. Thanks
I usually love your videos but this is way off course hear. Yiu were doing heads at same time you dident show us the proper way to take it out or back in relearning is what most us come for and the most important part smh
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I appreciate the music! That adds perfectly to the atmosphere of dread I feel before doing this procedure 😮
Usually your videos are great, this one is terrible, you created so much more work, and definitely didn't explain enough about dropping it in and how to check to make sure it's correct
Yes and did not explain the oil pump drive.
If you dont like the videos ..go to school ...this guys are the best
unless your replacing the wires, leave them on the plugs and unplug from the distributor, its easier.
Second, DON'T use an OEM distributor they are plastic and they are garbage and break the ears off then you can't tighten your cap, spend the extra money and get an all aluminium distributor.
Third, not all engines have that timing mark on the front, mine does not have any of that and is a factory 98 k1500 5.7 vortec and can be a pain to drop in the new distributor sometimes. i had to replace my distributor when the dealer broke mine and denied any wrong doing when they replaced my engine. they had a zip tie holding down my cap.....
Thanks for keeping it straight and simple
I’ve replaced my distributor and now I’m running a -20° timing advance for number one cylinder at idle. I’m fairly confident the distributor is not a tooth off as it’s pointing at or just before the #1 cylinder pin on the cap @TDC.
you don't need to remove the spark plugs wires just makes more work
That was simply because the head was coming off!
@@subuer It was a little p
How about showing how to get to TDC on actual vehicle the distributor is being replaced on? Not going to have belt and valve covers off when replacing the distributor.
I was told by a GM guy that had a expensive scanner that my 97 Tahoe threw a timing code and it didn't have an option for a relearn. So they think it is my timing chain which I'm following your guide to replacing that tomorrow.
+Tyler Elliott Thanks for checking us out!
Do you have to use scanner to do the install or is it alright to drive straight after?
What kinda a scan tool to set timing
Always enjoy your thorough videos.
+Travis Carr Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/distributor/i/1aedi00024?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&C52feW4WQE
The 8 dosent have to to anything about aligning the rotor, cause the 8 on mine is not at the same place and you didn't explain how to be sure the rotor is really the tight way
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I was going to buy one of these distributors from A1. But, when he said don't tighten the distributor cap too tight (9:25) because your going into plastic. I decided not to buy it. Because my OEM is plastic and the ear is broke where the screw goes into it right where he's talking about. This is a common problem with the OEM's. I will buy one that screws into metal. Why would I replace plastic with plastic.
+Sonic Boom Thanks for the feedback!
why are you removing tbe plug wires
Never replace with OEM. Bottom of distributor is plastic n threads like to strip out easily. Use all metal distributor!!!
+Kevin Hamilton Thanks for the tip!
Anyone know whether there is an o-ring or other type of seal on the distributor where is mates to the intake?
Mine does not have one. I was wondering if there could be a vacuum leak at this mating point.
Mine had a flat gasket
Just a circular gasket
Engine sounded great.
I can do all the the top stuff but on this I'm tapping out I got to get a mechanic
I've recently installed a distributor from you (part no. 1AEDI00129) and my computer states I'm off by 19 degrees in my timing. I've watched a few videos on adjusting the distributor position but the hold down tab on the distributor do not allow me to rotate by hand as other distributors seem to. Am I suppose to use a wrench on the square part of the shaft or does your distributor not allow it to be adjusted?
You ever figure it out? I have a similar problem.
Thanks for the video can u tell me how the cam sensor adjustment works there isn’t much free play movement in distributor after clamp is in place.
+Jason Copeland We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
My goodness my treeshade mechanic had mine taken out as it was making a squeaking sound and cleaned it all up and greased it all up amd put it all back together in 20 minutes without doing all this work.
What scan tool I can use to time the engine perfectly?
Same problem here
I realize it is kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good place to watch new movies online?
I use a timing light to time mine. ( just saying ).
@@kiannicolas2678 . try Netflix.
Thank you for the helpful information
I removed the distributor without tdc on engine. Should I find tdc without the new distributor in it or should I just align everything on the new distributor install it and then find ttc and reinstall? Thank you.
bring it to tdc and drop it in. that puts your back where your were its just the long way to do it if u didn't mark reference points. I do it this way everytime
Would a bad distributor keep my truck from running? 98 silverado k1500 pickup 4wd. It starts for a second and keeps dying. Changed fuel pump,filter, spider injector, crankshaft sensor, cam position sensor, rotor and cap for distributor. Was thinking it could be that little plastic gear at the bottom? Not sure. Any help would be great. Your videos are a great help when i do run into replacing these kinds of things though and i really appreciate the time you guys put into them
+Isaiah Vorhies If the distributor goes bad it would cause the vehicle to run rough or possibly not start. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
I have a 99 k3500 7.4 I am getting a p0300 I have replace cap rotor plugs wires no leaks great compression switch plugs same thing any help
Did you check ignition coil?
check wires are on correct cylinders i had a p0300 and 2 wires had been crossed by a certified mechanic mistakes happen.
Try replacing your throttle position sensor
Does the oil pump slot inside the engine need to be lined up a little before dropping it in?
+Jackson Cruz Thank you for checking us out. This will have to be aligned properly for function and fit. 1aauto.com
Yes, definitely and check for oil pressure immediately after initial start up just to be sure.
@@MrMd5555 to my knowledge the distributior won't sit flush with intake if the notch is not properly seated into oil pump.
I'm sorry this video is confusing because as you were pulling out the distributor the rotor was not even pointing to #1
Right this makes no sence
Doesn’t have to be when you pull it out when you put it you have to get tdc
Is the manifold moving around at 11:07 ish?
Dumb to remove the plug wires if ur reusing the same wires. TDC doesn't matter. Just make sure ur rotor is pointing in the Exact same position when u reassemble. Computer takes over n adjusts timing. Disconnect P.I.P to set base timing if u need to. Then reconnect. Computer does the rest.
+Kevin Hamilton Thanks for the tip!
I have a 1985 Nissan truck with double plugs 8of them and can you show me how to reset spark plug wires in the distributor and to each cylinder thanks fred
+@fredburnsiv1230 We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I need to replace the distributor on my 99 Tahoe but their website has a billet one for $81 and a non-billet one for $85. What's the difference between the two and why is the billet one cheaper?
If you don't have the tdc mark anywhere on your balancer can you still turn the motor by hand till the rotor is face #1 cylinder to remove and install
The rotor button dident look like it was facing number 1 cylinder. Mine did the same thing and it wont turn over right. I followed these steps. My firing order is fine I dove checked but after install my rotor button was facing front of vehicle not number 1 cylinder.
I need to know about a 94 GMC 1500 4.3 distributor replacement
+@David-us6qq This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I ordered the distributor from you guys, but the video doesn't show anything about using the scan tool to fine tune it. How critical is that?
Jared Drake pretty critical. it wont ever run right with out it
Why did you have the heads off for just a distributor?
I saw another of your videos where you could use a clamp that allows no rotation of the distributor.If you need a scan tool for adjustment how do you adjust the distributor if u cannot rotate it?
Go to a pre 96 hold down and you can rotate the distributor
@@robinvackar3653 huh?
9:00 is that distributor installed on TDC?
+David L At this time in the video the tech is connecting the distributor electrical connector. Thanks for watching!
Is there anything holding the shaft under the button
What about it running
Do you have to replace the whole distributor if the lower plastic is movable? Or can just the plastic be replaced?
1996 Sierras and silverados don't need a scan tool I thought? I thought the ECM adjusts no?
Pancake Studios Nope. Need a scan tool still
You need to adjust it mechanically
You. Didn’t show or say what the timing by scanner supposed to be set at ??
What I want to know is what this engine was doing to warrant a new distributor my engine in my 96 Tahoe is half ass backfiring and sometimes kicking back it has a brand new starter crank sensor cap rotor spark plugs and wires and was running perfectly fine until I ran it out of gas one day getting perfect fuel numbers on the tester and good spark out of the coil and good spark at the spark plugs have no codes for anything
fuel filter dude.. try that.. and you mite have a crossed wire
dave a Hello there's a channel on TH-cam called scannerdanner. If you want to understand more about vehicle diagnostics he's your guy. He also has a website called scannerdanner premium. It's $11 per month to be a member. He is a teacher at Rosedale technical college in Pittsburgh PA. The premium site takes you along in video format of his class lectures. He also wrote a book which is available in paperback or ebook. Which is to be used as trouble shooting guide in the field. His premium site has a 14 day free trial. Once there he has a video that covers this specific topic in regards to 5.7 vortec distributor and worn gear and symptoms of it. CAM-CRANK CORRELATION TROUBLE CODE (1998 CHEVY 5.0L) that is the title of the video and it is only available on his premium site. Again his site has 14 day free trial. You can create an account watch that video and leave before the 14 days are up. Or you can stick around and pick up what he's putting down and learn quite bit like I have over the last 5 months. It's up to you. But I would highly recommend you at least checking out the video about your issue. And then be the judge from there as to sticking around or not.
dave a I actually found similar video from scannerdanner here on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/vs4vxeVVQkc/w-d-xo.html
But seriously try scannerdanner premium for the 14 days. You'll learn an immense amount of knowledge from him whether you join premium or just watch his free videos here on TH-cam. The guy is an engine electrical performance diagnostic God. I'm telling you, you owe it to yourself to check him out. And you'll see what I'm talking about. The guy has changed my life!
Did you ever figure it out?
You don’t have to take ur entire air box off
I dont see why you wouldnt though. One thumb screw and that giant assembly is out of the way
I’m having so much trouble with the distributor getting it point to my number 6 diamond, I have a 1997 Chevy 4.3 l v6 can someone please tell me how to get it to line up I have tried to stick a screwdriver and turn it but no matter what it still lands on the same spot .
Dance the distributor around, when it makes contact all the way down and you pull it out. It will move the oil pump one tooth counter clockwise usually. It’s a labor of time if you don’t have the tool to align it
When I line up the marks (180 or not ) number 1 cylinder is no where near tdc ??
Rotate it again...
There's literally only one plug those wires will go to
I got a distributor for you and I followed what you said in this video and it's still not firing up
Thanks!
Can this work for a C1500?
+DutchStyleBlacclouDs We don't have a how-to video for the C1500 right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Why do we need to do all of that timing
Is the same process for the 4.3 V6?
+DareDiverX It may be a similar process
Mine came with a tag talking about the break in procedure
Way harder on the 7.4 models
I changed it but now my truck won’t start I need help
Did you fix the issue? It was more than likely 180 degrees out.
They are notorious for braking.my current nighmare. Hopefully i can find a fix. Before i have to replace the whole distributor 😅😅
distributor repair plate
I don't get why everyone says set to TDC it's totally unnecessary.
What if you're mechanic removes without marking distributor :(
Find a new one
Y qué pasó .yo quiero ver prendido ese motor
Sucks I ordered my parts and they were all made in China. You should do better.
I replaced my distributor but now I have a p1345 code. Is the only way to fix is with a fancy code reader?
I just did a distributor change tonight and now have the same code saying either timing chain slack or distributor tooth off one. Did you solve this issue yet and if so i'd be curious to know what ended up being your solution.. Hope it worked out for u n i hear back. Thanks
Not to easy to time with the scanner with that hold down bracket unless I did something-wrong.
+Hugo Perez Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
I usually love your videos but this is way off course hear. Yiu were doing heads at same time you dident show us the proper way to take it out or back in relearning is what most us come for and the most important part smh
+Jesse Rousseau Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
I was hoping that the video would show a scanner with a cam offset function for under $500.
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