i got a 85 gl turbo wagon today and now i can't find a distributor cap for it. it uses bolts, but when i went to an autoparts place all they had was clipped ones that didn't fit anyways. does anyone have experience with 85 gl turbo motors?

Most auto parts chains should be able to get you the right distributor cap.

 

My 1986 XT Turbo has the same cap, and I didn't have trouble getting one. Most will have to order it from their warehouse, as they're usually not stocked.

 

Try for an 85 RX Turbo. Should get you the right one, as RXs were only available in Turbo.

 

I got mine a Checker ftl btw.

Hi David welcome aboard the good ship USMB.

 

The problem you are having centers around the

fact that there are two turbo engines

 

One is the EA81T

the other

the EA82T

 

Both 1.8 L in size.

 

To complicate this matter you have what

some consider a transision year.

 

If your dist is up front on the pass side

it is an EA81T ask for an 84 turbo as they all have your dist.

 

If it is in the rear on the drivers side (more likely)

it is an EA82T, ask for a cap from an 88 as they all

have your dist.

 

Hope this helps.

Cap for an 88 may work. I know that the rotors however are different after from 87 on. (early 87 XT's however had the old style still) The change coincides with all the other MPFI stuff. You're 85 wagon will be challenging to get the right parts for. I had an 86 turbo, same deal.

 

One trick for the rotor hwever if you can't get the right one is to get one for a late model turbo(87-91) and simply cut off the plastic skirt at it's base. Other than that skirt it is the same rotor, and will fit and function. Make sure you get that little screw that holds it tight, if it comes out, the rotor will be free to spin willy nilly in there. RANDOM IGNITION TIMING!!

it is an ea82t and when i went to the store i tried an 87 cap and that didn't work, the bolts and the radius were like millimeters off, im gonna try napa and howlley's tomarrow. if it helps... the distributor is one of those weird ones with like one flange coming off for the bolt to the head -thanks for all the replys -David

got it and i found out napa is better than howleys