Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1982 Pontiac 6000 L4-151 2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Models Equipped With Remote Coil Distributor
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove two bolts securing rear engine cradle.
3. Lower cradle enough to allow for access to distributor.
4. Remove five brake line support to floorpan retaining screws.
5. Remove coil wire and distributor cap and position aside.
6. Mark relationship of rotor to distributor housing and distributor housing to engine block, then remove distributor hold-down clamp and remove distributor from engine.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Ensure marks made during disassembly are correctly lined up during distributor installation.
8. Adjust ignition timing.
2. Remove two bolts securing rear engine cradle.
3. Lower cradle enough to allow for access to distributor.
4. Remove five brake line support to floorpan retaining screws.
5. Remove coil wire and distributor cap and position aside.
6. Mark relationship of rotor to distributor housing and distributor housing to engine block, then remove distributor hold-down clamp and remove distributor from engine.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Ensure marks made during disassembly are correctly lined up during distributor installation.
8. Adjust ignition timing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.