distributor problem can someone help?

Asked by GuruM2D2G May 27, 2020 at 11:14 AM about the 1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Silverado Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1997 chevy silverado 5.7 every 6 months or so distributor and rotor gets
corrosion like battery cables and wont start what can cause this?

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Moisture is getting in there. Maybe the cap is cracked.

Use dielectric grease to help seal out moisture. A rubber boot might also help.

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Rubber_Distributer_Boot/Bronco_Performance_Igniti on

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