How to replace your car's distributor cap and rotor

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This video tutorial will show you how to replace your car's distributor cap and rotor. For replacing the distributor cap and rotor, first remove the old distributor cap from the distributor. Remove the old rotor from the distributor shaft and inspect both for damage; replace if needed. Compare the old and new distributor cap and rotor, then install the new rotor and the new distributor cap, transfer the spark plug wires to the new cap and inspect the ignition timing.

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