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[FishFind]

I got OEM parts from the NAPA by me. AC DELCO and Delphi.

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by FishFind

I got OEM parts from the NAPA by me. AC DELCO and Delphi.

If you don't mind posting it, what did your parts cost you?

[FishFind]

I got OEM parts from NAPA Plugs AC/DELCO $5.99 each cap about $45 Wires $55 and the Distrib $113 you can replace the worm gear and keep the old dist, but with 225k on it I just replaced it. so total $266 after tax. They will last the life of the truck.

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by FishFind

I got OEM parts from NAPA Plugs AC/DELCO $5.99 each cap about $45 Wires $55 and the Distrib $113 you can replace the worm gear and keep the old dist, but with 225k on it I just replaced it. so total $266 after tax. They will last the life of the truck.

You did the right thing brother, new is better. I hope all is well now, and thanks for posting back with your results.

[FishFind]

Update truck runs better now than it has in years. I drove 100 miles today and smooth ride the whole time.

[phipps]

Originally Posted by FishFind

I got OEM parts from NAPA Plugs AC/DELCO $5.99 each cap about $45 Wires $55 and the Distrib $113 you can replace the worm gear and keep the old dist, but with 225k on it I just replaced it. so total $266 after tax. They will last the life of the truck.

Was the $113 for the distributor new or reman? AZ wants $89 for a reman and over $200 for a new one.

[FishFind]

re manufactured

[Rick Norwood]

Just Remember, If you go with a re-man, that is fine if that is all you can afford, Just BE DAMN SURE TO USE AN AC-DELCO DISTRIBTOR CAP AND ROTOR, OR YOU'LL BE SORRY.

[phipps]

Originally Posted by Rick Norwood

Just Remember, If you go with a re-man, that is fine if that is all you can afford, Just BE DAMN SURE TO USE AN AC-DELCO DISTRIBTOR CAP AND ROTOR, OR YOU'LL BE SORRY.

What would a non-OEM cap do?

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by phipps

What would a non-OEM cap do?

Read my sad tale of woes, specifically posts #1 and #4. It does have a happy ending.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=975186


In short, Aftermarket Distributor caps will not last in these vehicles, they short out internally, burn up, build up too much resistance, and in plain english, they simply will not hold up, and ultimately start throwing codes. This has been proven too many times not only in this Forum, but in just about every garage across the country.

Almost every Parts Counter Salesperson will swear that I am full of it, and THEIR golden goose caps will meet or exceed all OEM caps. BULL! Please don't buy into it. Learn from MY mistake. It won't cost you any more money to buy an AC Delco cap & rotor.