Distributor

[Goldfinger89]

Hey guys, how's it going? Here's the question:

When I put a new cap and rotor on the car, I noticed that the black piece of plastic, just after the rotor is loose and you can easily slide it back and look inside of the distributor. I'm guessing that this plastic is to keep dust/debris from getting into the distributor. Should this piece of plastic be loose like this? There is nothing holding it fast the the distributor so how does it prevent anything from getting into the distributor? Even with the rotor on, there is enough movement to just slide the piece back. Thanks guys.

[1988starter]

Mines loose too i would not worry altho I would wory if there is red dust behind it because your bearings my be going.

[Goldfinger89]

Ok, thanks. I did check for the red dust and I don't have any. Just was curious about the loose plastic.

[shepherd79]

are you talking about dust gasket?
there is one on the distributor.
i don't know if you can get them at autoparts stores, but there is a place on line you can pick one up for cheap.
PM for link, i am at school right now.

[A20A1]

When you tighten down the cap it should hold the dust shield down with it.