Jeep 5.2 ZJ dist. cap HELP!! - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Brandon · 11-01-2003, 05:04 PM

ha ha, new jeep - how the heck do you get this stupid cap off??

BMRisko · 11-01-2003, 05:20 PM

I don't recall having to unbolt anything from the engine compartment. All I remember was that it was a real beyotch to get out of there and required some pretty weird arm positionings. Basically had to wedge some hoses around to keep them out of the way. I believe I took the cap all the way back to the firewall and rotated it and brought it out the pass. side going back near the heater core and then out. Its a real PITA, but can be done w/o unbolting alot of junk from under there. Have you checked in a Haynes?....I am out of town so I don't have access to my FSM or Haynes, otherwise I'd check it for you. There was a link posted on POR a week or so ago offering free "semi-FSMs". Might be a hint or 2 there? I rate this project a 4.25 wrench thrower out of 5.

Brandon · 11-01-2003, 09:09 PM

removed a mojor wire plug and a the throttle linkage, man I love my ford now

Mo · 11-02-2003, 10:14 AM

11-01-2003, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	Jeep 5.2 ZJ dist. cap HELP!! ha ha, new jeep - how the heck do you get this stupid cap off?? __________________ This Space for rent!

11-01-2003, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
BMRisko Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7515 Location: TN Posts: 254	I don't recall having to unbolt anything from the engine compartment. All I remember was that it was a real beyotch to get out of there and required some pretty weird arm positionings. Basically had to wedge some hoses around to keep them out of the way. I believe I took the cap all the way back to the firewall and rotated it and brought it out the pass. side going back near the heater core and then out. Its a real PITA, but can be done w/o unbolting alot of junk from under there. Have you checked in a Haynes?....I am out of town so I don't have access to my FSM or Haynes, otherwise I'd check it for you. There was a link posted on POR a week or so ago offering free "semi-FSMs". Might be a hint or 2 there? I rate this project a 4.25 wrench thrower out of 5. __________________ '93 ZJ, 35s, welded 8.8, locked turdy, 231, longarms, cage

11-01-2003, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	removed a mojor wire plug and a the throttle linkage, man I love my ford now __________________ This Space for rent!

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11-02-2003, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,650