Dizzy cap stuck on!

[Rubce]

Hi All

I went to remove the dizzy cap off our Stag this evening and discovered that it is jammed on. I have tried gently tapping it with the wooden handle of a hammer but no joy.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any suggestions on how to remove it in one piece?

Thanks

Bruce

[Ian F]

Hit it harder!!

[Ian F]

P.s. I have a spare if you break it.

IAN F

[DJT]

Bruce,

Mechanic's motto: If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer......

[Rubce]

Sigh!

[Guest]

Swear at it

[marshman]

Bruce,

Warm it up before trying to remove it, either use a heat gun or run the engine for a while. When it's warm try gently tapping it all the way round. If that fails try getting a flat bladed screwdriver/chisel around the base and lever it up. If there is enough lip to grip on try a small pry bar to lever it up.

Roger

[Stagsongas]

Buy a new Dizzy without one fitted, then swap?

[kev100]

Birmingham screwdriver should do the job ..

[Rubce]

Bruce,

Warm it up before trying to remove it, either use a heat gun or run the engine for a while. When it's warm try gently tapping it all the way round.
Roger

Hi Roger

I used the car this morning to get the engine hot and then tackled the cap with a piece of wood. It popped off. Right, now on with fitting a new vac advance unit.

Cheers

Bruce