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[MutantCav]

Have sorted my recent acquisition, needed a replacement lead and dispack...as I was short on time doing the job before it got dark I didnt get a chance to remove the upper inlet and get the old dispack out...so the new one is currently sat in the engine bay area on the passengers side by the oil filler pipe...

Firstly, is it safe? If not what can I do to make it safe?? Or does it need to go back where its meant to be??

Any help much appreciated

[tunnie]

can't see it being very secure there, its going to move around  :-/

Would be best to remove the old one, and refit in the same place. 

[MutantCav]

Seems pretty well wedged tbh lol I'm just worried that it might melt something or set light or whatever...obviously I can put it back where its meant to be when I have the time tomorrow, but in the mean time, or if it can be located, then it would make life easier for any future replacement

[tunnie]

Seems pretty well wedged tbh lol I'm just worried that it might melt something or set light or whatever...obviously I can put it back where its meant to be when I have the time tomorrow, but in the mean time, or if it can be located, then it would make life easier for any future replacement

Not really an issue really, considering how often they are replaced. Replacement DIS will outlast the rest of the car

[pedroMV6]

Again, I have to disagree with Tunnie!

Replaced the dispack (with genuine GM unit,) on my Elite four years ago and it's now FUBAR after less than 40K miles.
it's been getting wet and has started to  - best description I can give here is 'de-laminate' - coming away in layers.
It's in a stupid place and when I get round to it, I'm gonna re-site it so it doesn't get water dripped on it and easier to get at.
Can you make some sort of bracket to hold yours in place permanently now you have moved it?
It doesn't have to be made from girders, but ideally, should be grounded (earthed).

[tunnie]

it's been getting wet and has started to  - best description I can give here is 'de-laminate' - coming away in layers.

Thats due to the scuttle! The gap around the wiper arm will let in water, it drips on the dis/engine. Seal that, no more problems 

[pedroMV6]

it's been getting wet and has started to  - best description I can give here is 'de-laminate' - coming away in layers.

Thats due to the scuttle! The gap around the wiper arm will let in water, it drips on the dis/engine. Seal that, no more problems 

Yep - just read your reply on another thread about that. I will do that, cheers.

Still have to replace the bloody dispack though.

[tunnie]

it's been getting wet and has started to  - best description I can give here is 'de-laminate' - coming away in layers.

Thats due to the scuttle! The gap around the wiper arm will let in water, it drips on the dis/engine. Seal that, no more problems 

Yep - just read your reply on another thread about that. I will do that, cheers.

Still have to replace the bloody dispack though.

Its not a fun job, i found putting a plank of wood across the engine and sitting on that with scuttle off, gives good access. Worth making a diagram of the setup of the DIS so when its mounted you know which socket goes to which pot.

Some seem to suffer more with water ingress, not put any sealant on any of our 3  :-/

[robson]

Did I read an earlier post that said the engine block acted as a heat sink for the dis pack

[pedroMV6]

I shall be leaving it where it is and re-siting the new one.
I might need Vectra/Cavalier/Calibra leads and elongate the low tension wires, but that's peasy!

Will also be peasy to see what lead goes where in the future too

[MutantCav]

It will only take about an hour or so tomorrow morning to put it back where its meant to be...at least I know its fixed the problem

[dbug]

Will be ok if relocated provided it is adequately "anchored" to prevent movemaent 

[JamesV6CDX]

Just do it properly, else it'll be an eyesore...

[Bent valve]

Just do it properly, else it'll be an eyesore...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. I have relocated mine and its fine, far better than the totally bonkers original location   

[tunnie]

Just do it properly, else it'll be an eyesore...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. I have relocated mine and its fine, far better than the totally bonkers original location   

V6 was designed for Vectra, fitted in that car, its location makes perfect sense