Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1995 2.0 Rotor Arm replacement

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Wed 31 Dec 2008 16:06
1995 2.0 Rotor Arm replacement - bushy
More help required
Trying to remove rotor arm however it wont budge, possibly one that needs destruction to remove (as the manual states) anyone any idea how to remove without damaging anything else.
Thanks

Tony

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 31/12/2008 at 16:09

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Wed 31 Dec 2008 17:26
1995 2.0 Rotor Arm replacement - elekie&a/c doctor
Use a large pair of pliers or mole type grips to crush the base of the rotor arm.Once started ,you will be able to pick off the remainder.Not a good idea to use force from the top as the dizzy shaft could get damaged.Also cover the base of dizzy to catch the debris.hth
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Wed 31 Dec 2008 17:47
1995 2.0 Rotor Arm replacement - bushy
Thanks

Tony
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Wed 31 Dec 2008 19:06
1995 2.0 Rotor Arm replacement - andyp
Make sure that there isn't a small grub screw holding it in place, as there is on some Bosch distributors.
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Wed 31 Dec 2008 19:26
1995 2.0 Rotor Arm replacement - ggh1
The rotor arm on my 1996 AGG GTI 2L is held in place by a side pressure spring clip, and can be just pulled off, subject to any rust on the shalf.
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Fri 2 Jan 2009 16:09
1995 2.0 Problem |Solved - bushy
Eventually I sought the services of a technical mate with a diagnostic device. The problem was the crankcase speed sensor. £169.00 from VAG or £48.00 from Bromsgrove Motor Factors ( I know its not an original part but hey £100.00 saving). Thanks to all for your suggestions I know I could of spent hundreds if I had'nt got it diagnosed.

Tony


In the interests of joint up posting, joined up with the original thread

Edited by Pugugly on 02/01/2009 at 16:35

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Fri 2 Jan 2009 16:26
1995 2.0 Problem |Solved - henry k
Thanks for updating the forum.

A Happy New Year !
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Fri 2 Jan 2009 19:10
1995 2.0 Problem |Solved - ggh1
My replacement crankshalf position/speed sensor came from GSF at a fair price. I fitted it two years ago and it has not given any problems in 20k miles, and I don't expect it to. I wonder if it will outlast the original VW part which lasted 130k miles/10 years.
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