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removing the distributor cap...HOW

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Madzdad
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1992 940 GL
Trying to get a screw driver between the firewall and the cap is ridiculous, I bought the smallest screw driver that I could find and its still too long. Whats the trick? Was this a joke by Volvo? Please help as I am going to wind up in an asylum shortly.

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You may find it easier to use right angle screwdrivers. Most good toolshops would stock them.
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An 8mm wrench is needed to loosen the screws. A screwdriver isn't going to work.
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Three M8 screws which are captive so you don't drop them down the back of the engine.

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