Distributor Cap and Rotor, remove and install, S14

# Distributor Cap, remove and install, S14

If cap is being replaced, twist and pull up on each wire. Check wires for cylinder identification marks (yellow arrow below), if none are present, mark each wire with it's position.
Remove the three 8mm bolts securing the cap to the distributor. |
Remove cap from distributor. |
Remove three 3mm Allen screws securing rotor to adapter. |
Check resistance between center of cap and each of the four posts on outer edge. Resistance should be as close to 0 Ohms as possible
Check resistance of distributor rotor. Resistance value should be 1 K Ohm ± 30%
Check both components for cracks and distributor cap for signs of "tracking". Tracking is black lines between the outer electrodes that indicates an internal short in the cap.
Replace either component if it fails any of the above checks.

### Installation

Clean carbon deposits off each contact before re-installing used parts.

### Torques :

Rotor to adapter | : | 2.8 ± 0.2 Nm (2 ± 0.1 ft lbs.)
Distributor cap | : | 2.8 ± 0.2 Nm (2 ± 0.1 ft lbs.)

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson