jamesp

I took the distributor out of my '84 turbo to replace the module (I think Subaru calls it an "ignitor") and when I put it back in I must have misread my mark. (Yes, I'm embarrased). It wouldn't fire when I tried to start it so I moved the distributor a little and tried again. This time it backfire once but wouldn't run. After removing the distributor, rotating it another gear tooth, and replacing it the engine started, but runs very poorly, No idle at all and not enough power to pull it's own weight when put in gear. It acts as if it were severly retarded - much like an engine will when the timing chain jumps. I've looked for blown-off vacuum hoses and don't see any. I know that these engines have timing gears, but I've never been inside one to know how likely they are to jump. Is one of them fiber or brass?...maybe I'm jumping to conclusions? Any thoughts?

Thank you for your advice on this matter.

Hi guys! I'm brand new today. I just found your site and I'm delighted because I have a problem with my '84 4WD turbo AT wagon. The distributor pick up coil needs to be replaced and the only one I can find is through a dealer. Their price is terrifying. Any thoughts on where I might find this part after-market? Does anyone have any ideas on updating or converting this distributor to another model? Any one have a used distributor? I'm sure others have encoutered this before...help!