Do I need a new distributor? (pictures...56k boo ya)

[Garageaholic]

Here are a couple vague pics of my distributor. Do you think it's time to replace it? It looks really clean inside, but If i dont replace it now while it's out, then it's going to be a bitch to do another time.

What do you guys think?

[AndrewBird]

The electrodes look pretty burnt, but it's hard to tell in the pics. If there is any wear on the contacts, replace it. It's money well spent.

[BahnE30]

looks pretty worn, i'd replace it, i mean you've got it apart it's only like a 20 dollar part.

[Funkmasta]

looks pretty worn, i'd replace it, i mean you've got it apart it's only like a 20 dollar part.

LOL, not a $20 part for the M20/M30...
But yeah, they do look well used already. DEFINATELY replace it while it is out. You should be able to get your hands on a cap and rotor for around $75.
If you are having trouble getting them for less than that, give me a ring.

cheers
Joe

[Charlie]

looks pretty worn, i'd replace it, i mean you've got it apart it's only like a 20 dollar part.

Hahahaha. Try 70-90. It's one of those BMW ignition parts that's made out of gold.

-Charlie

[Funkmasta]

Hahahaha. Try 70-90. It's one of those BMW ignition parts that's made out of gold.

-Charlie

*white gold*, platinum maybe?

[browntown]

bought mine from fap99 on ebay for less. Email foreignauto99@hotmail.com and see if he can give you a deal.

[digger]

they are around $50 but its not 100% in need of a change so it depends whether you want it change it now or later

[Funkmasta]

they are around $50 but its not 100% in need of a change so it depends whether you want it change it now or later

I would say it looks well used, and needs to be replaced.

[digger]

I would say it looks well used, and needs to be replaced.

i would replace it too but there will be barely any noticeable difference it would just be for prevenative maintenance purposes its not completly RS yet IMO.
If the funding doesn't permit (life of a e30 owner) then you could get away without doing it for a while and the car will run fine.

[BahnE30]

looks pretty worn, i'd replace it, i mean you've got it apart it's only like a 20 dollar part.

ughh i went to carquest, get shop prices, and it was only like 14.78. if you guys really care that much i did in my file folder of reciepts and find it.

[Garageaholic]

I replaced it.. only for reliability purposes, not drivability or performance purposes.

[Funkmasta]

ughh i went to carquest, get shop prices, and it was only like 14.78. if you guys really care that much i did in my file folder of reciepts and find it.

I would like to see this...
Then I will buy them from you for $20/each

$14.78 was the rotor. :D

[Garageaholic]

That's how much my rotor was.... my distribot was about 60