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Dodgy batch of S2 rotor arms?

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tref

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Gentlefolk...

Without naming any specific suppliers (not fair as I don't think it is their fault), I have had two S2 Rotor arms supplied to me with an extra "sticky out bit". I noticed it out of the box, but offered it up to the car, and determined it would fit onto the cam-wheel as it should, and it might (depending upon position) be possible to fit the distributor cap over it, but turning the engine over if one were to do so would almost certainly wreck both the rotor arm and distributor cap. The first rotor arm went back - I asked for an exchange and was told they all look the same, so I got another from an entirely different supplier, and it appears to have the same problem... I have a feeling the errant "sticky out bit" could be cut off and it will probably work fine (I will probably try that on mine for now) but primarily this is a warning to look carefully if you are looking to replace your rotor arm at the moment.

Regards,

Tref.
 
Eddie,

He didn't want to name the brand ... but a photo of the offending sticky-outy-bit would be helpful!


Oli.
 
Thought it was the supplier rather than the manufacturer being protected , yes pic would be a good help.

Nick [:D]
 
I will guess Beru, but I agree that the OP was protecting the vendor and not the manufacturer.
 
Sorry guys,

The manufacturer is "Bremi" I believe... My guess is that the "sticky out bit" was left on to hold the part for injection moulding, and then should be machined off, but that process was missed - pure speculation - I am back and just about to have a look at it and see what I can do, so will hopefully be able to take a picture.

Regards,

Tref.
 
Now to try and remember how to include pictures!



er, nope, not like that... ah well, it's sort of there!

Nevertheless, hacksaw and file, and it works... Think I will be using a Bosch one again next time though!
 
Wow, thats not a little bit of flash is it?

However well it works I would not be wanting to use it for long....
 
When I purchased a rotor arm for my 944 years ago (well 2 years ago) it was a Bosch item. That seemed to fit fine.
 
Last one on the car was Bosch, that has been fine for XX-thousand miles. This one was a cheap replacement, and I didn't ask for the brand when I bought it... I have a miss-fire, and wanted one to eliminate a worn rotor arm/dizzy cap from the equation before I bought some rather expensive new leads. (now on their way too - those I have been much more particular about, and my old rotor arm is in reserve should this give any problems). In fact now, on the car it works as well as the previous one does... I am pretty damn sure, therefore the problem is nothing to do with the rotor arm, and that for the moment at least, it is functioing fine. You get what you pay for... and this is undeniably a poor quality component... however, I would still expect a poor quality component to basically function - maybe down on power, shorter lifespan, or just feel a bit crummy... but in this case there is a fundamental flaw which is beyond that, and could, if not picked up on, wreck itself and the distributor cap as well... I offer my experience as a warning to hopefully save others from an expensive mistake!

I do like to try stuff out - most people don't get the chance to compare back-to-back - most recently I ended up buying six bonnet struts - they came from three different suppliers, and are on two cars (one set still to fit to the third)... It is all very well sticking to OE quality stuff... but sometimes there are savings to be had without compromising on quality... but it would seem this rotor arm is not one of them!
 
I think aftermarket hood shocks and trim parts are worth a punt. Aftermarket brake or electrical components probably arent.
 
Here you have your proof sir! I'm afraid I need a bit more than "it's rubbish" - I need to understand why it's rubbish!
 
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