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Feb 25, 2015 | 06:33 PM

whywont

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Distributor Help Very Much Needed

Second time posting on here. I bought a 95 XJ not running. Long story short I think the guy threw the timing out of whack. Now I'm fixing It. But I can't get the distributor to pull off. I took off the bolt holding it in place. But it still won't budge. Am I missing somthing? Any help is appreciated.

Feb 25, 2015 | 07:56 PM

firehawk618

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Originally Posted by whywont

Should just lift out.

Feb 26, 2015 | 07:38 AM

whywont

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Should just lift out.

Lol that's what I thought but the thing refuses to move.

Feb 26, 2015 | 11:42 AM

CCKen

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The PO probably used RTV instead of a gasket.

See if you can get a scraper or thin blade screwdriver between the engine block and the distributor base and gently tap it with a hammer.

Feb 26, 2015 | 11:47 AM

whywont

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Originally Posted by CCKen

The PO probably used RTV instead of a gasket.

See if you can get a scraper or thin blade screwdriver between the engine block and the distributor base and gently tap it with a hammer.

Alright I'll give that a shot. I tried tapping it with a hammer just to yet it lose.