Mr. Pickles Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Tell me I'm crazy, but do you really have to remove the distributor to get at the last forward screw to pull the cover on the driver's side of a VG30 (94 Pathfinder)? This is getting ridiculous, I'm wrapping up a water pump and timing belt, and figured I'd better replace these leaking gaskets, but the design of this thing is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I usually use a really long screwdriver. But popping of the dizzy ain't that bad. I use a marker to color around the mount bolt, then mark where the rotor points. Pop it out then, when putting it back in, reinstall and make sure everything lines back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Don't think I have ever removed the dizzy to pull/replace v-covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks guys. I'll see if I can figure out a long enough driver but with big enough head to get that last screw. There isn't a straight shot to be had on my rig, and this is one of a few steps either left out of the FSM and Haynes manual, if not totally contradicted. I think I might have a Frankenpathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987caddy Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 1/4 drive extensions with a 7 mm or 1/4 socket and put a screwdriver tip in the socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I use a Mac P3182AR it's an 18 inch Phillips screw driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It makes it easier...easy enough to be at TDC...I think it sucks worse that you have to take the intake off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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