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Re: Yep, that was it.... [cheri6]
by canyonsvo
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May 16, 2009 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: cheri6 (May 15, 2009 4:35 pm)
Same distributor. Just clean out the shavings and spray in a bit of lube.
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- #251 of 320
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [canyonsvo]
by cheri6
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May 16, 2009 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: canyonsvo (May 16, 2009 6:14 am)
Thanks for the info. I wrote your instructions down and will take them to our mechanic. I hate to spend money on cars!!! Take care, Cheri
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [cheri6]
by canyonsvo
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May 16, 2009 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: cheri6 (May 16, 2009 6:48 am)
You really don't need a mechanic. There are a total of 5 screws to remove. Just remove the two bolts that hold on the distributor cap and set the cap to the side. You don't even need to remove the plug wires. Next, remove the screw that holds the rotor on to the distributor shaft. You can now remove the two screws that hold the brown plastic cover in place over the bearings. I used a can of "keyboard duster" to agitate the shavings around so that I could remove them with a pencil magnet. After you get out the shavings spray some lube onto the bearings and put everything back together. It will only take you 15 minutes at most.
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [canyonsvo]
by cheri6
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May 16, 2009 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: canyonsvo (May 16, 2009 7:05 am)
Way cool, Im going for it! Thank you thank you. I'm gonna pick up the stuff today and do it tomarrow morning. Heck, I can turn a screwdriver.
That sounds easy! I' ll keep you posted on the outcome. Have a nice day! Cheri
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1997 Quest Missing
by thert
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May 16, 2009 (7:06 pm)
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I have a 1997 Nissan Quest. For a second time in about 6 months, it started acting up, and then the check engine light came on. We had driven about 40 miles, stopped at a grocery store for about 15 minutes, and when I came out and started the van, it started rough and begin to miss. We drove up the street and stopped at another store for about 30 minutes. This time, it didn't want to start. I had to hold the pedal to the floor before it would start. It smoked heavy white smoke and smelled strongly of gas. The 35 mile drive home was a long drive. The further we went, the better the engine ran. The next day, the problem was right back full strength. The first time it happened, I took it to the shop, spent almost $400, changed the plugs and wires, not sure what else. Any thoughts would be appreciated. 
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [canyonsvo]
by jwooden
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May 16, 2009 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: canyonsvo (May 16, 2009 7:05 am)
Just so I understand this - is the bearing under the slotted disk - not sure what I'm looking for. I've had the dist cap, rotor, & the metal covering that goes over the disk with all the slots in it. But where is the bearing located - do I have to remove the disk? Or am I to get the little metal pieces out from under the disk. I didn't see that mentioned. Another thing in the Dist. that I'm wondering about is - To clean that photo eye - is it ok to take out the two little screws that look like they hold it on - don't want to mess up some thing more than it is.
Thanks a lot.
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Re: 1997 Quest Missing [thert]
by steve_ HOST
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May 16, 2009 (8:14 pm)
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Replying to: thert (May 16, 2009 7:06 pm)
Sounds like it could be a sensor maybe.
Try to get to an auto parts store and ask them if they can pull the codes. If any show up, they can read them for you or you can come back here and someone should be able to tell you what they could indicate.
Steve, visiting host
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [jwooden]
by cheri6
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May 17, 2009 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: jwooden (May 16, 2009 7:42 pm)
Hello, I haven't gotten to doing this yet so I myself am not sure about the slotted disk you are talking about. But I do think I read some where that people just clean or dust off the photo senser. I don't remember hearing that they took it out. If this helps any! But good luck and please let us know the outcome. Im going to try this but Im a little nervous. Thanks, Cheri
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [jwooden]
by canyonsvo
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May 17, 2009 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: jwooden (May 16, 2009 7:42 pm)
Once you remove the rotor, you then remove the two screws that hold the brown cover and remove the cover. That is the end of removing parts. Under the white disk you will see the bearings surrounding the shaft. There is a thin washer that rides atop the bearings. Compressed air shot into this area will agitate loose any shavings and a thin magnet will remove them.
As far as cleaning the sensor/lens, I just hit everything with air and put it back together.
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Re: Yep, that was it.... [canyonsvo]
by cheri6
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May 17, 2009 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: canyonsvo (May 17, 2009 7:30 am)
Hello, ok I am ready to go do it. I got the aircleaner, lube and a magnet. Yesterday you said pencil magnet. Does it have to be pencil thin. I got the smallest one they had at the auto parts store. Will this work? Then last question, for now, where is the distributor and what does it look like? Once I get there I can do it. Thanks, Cheri-oh ya, does it take a phillips or flathead screwdriver?
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