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How to change distributor rotor on VW Transporter / Caravelle T3 Minibus – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.9, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.9, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 i, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Cat, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.9 Syncro, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Syncro, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Syncro, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Syncro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.9, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.9, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 i, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Cat, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 1.9 Syncro, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Syncro, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Syncro, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1, VW TRANSPORTER III Bus 2.1 Syncro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Distributor Rotor for TRANSPORTER III Bus and other VW models
Distributor rotor
Alternative products

Electronic spray
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: distributor rotor – VW TRANSPORTER III Bus. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Thoroughly inspect the ignition distributor assembly. Replace any worn parts.
- Please note: all work on the car – VW TRANSPORTER III Bus – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Make marks on the distributor cap to indicate the installation order of the spark plug wires.
- Step 4Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.Replacement: distributor rotor – VW TRANSPORTER III Bus. Tip from AUTODOC:Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
- Step 5Release the distributor cap clips. Use a crowbar.
- Step 6Remove the distributor cap.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: distributor rotor – VW TRANSPORTER III Bus. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 7Remove the ignition distributor rotor.Replacement: distributor rotor – VW TRANSPORTER III Bus. Professionals recommend:Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
- Step 8Install a new ignition distributor rotor.AUTODOC recommends:When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
- Step 9Install the distributor cap.AUTODOC recommends:When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
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