Distributor cap arching

Asked by GuruYD1GX Feb 20, 2018 at 12:42 PM about the 1995 Saab 900 4 Dr S Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My cap was cracked and arching so I replaced it. 3
days later it’s cracked again in the same spot and
arching again

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

I would look for a sharp point on the distributor where the crack appeared. Something is stressing the cap.

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olds403 answered 6 years ago

make sure you replace the rotor button it might be cracked and then causes a bind and cracks the cap , Also check hat the distributer shaft doesn't have any play in it

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