Vortec Distributor Cap Screws

The screws that hold the cap on the distributor are very course threads and the head of one of the screws broke as i was replacing my original old cap for the new one i purchased from amazon.

Vortec distributor cap screws.

A team performance complete distributor compatible with chevy gm efi vortec 1996 2002 small block 5 0l 5 7l 305 350 tahoe c1500 k1500 c2500 k2500 black cap 4 3 out of 5 stars 148 39 99. I now realize that it s plastic. It broke straight across the hole. The aluminum housing will prevent stripping out the distributor cap retaining screws which is a common problem with the stock housing.

Got is soaking right now. When you look at the spark plug wire terminals you ll see unusual wear patterns. The new vortec distributor is the same dimensions as stock and the factory wiring will plug right in. Stripped distributor cap hold down screws.

Good quality cap but cheap screws. 4 3 liter chevy s10 pickup went to remove dist. 4 stars cause of soft hold down screws. I recommend using the originals.

I d think it would be more durable. I bought this hoping to get quality screws cause i lost one of the original ones. The issue stems from failure of the housing that in turn allows the distributor shaft bushing to wear out. Broke a screw off and had to remove distributor and drill out.

Acpulse ignition distributor cap rotor screws kit v8 brass terminals for chevy gmc cadillac isuzu 5 0l 5 7l reference number dr474 dr331 4 5 out of 5 stars 54 18 99 18. Trying to reinstall my distributor cap and the threaded hole in the distributor that the screw for the distributer cap goes into broke. Check here for special coupons and promotions. Just a bit to get a hold of on top.

D329a distributor cap gm 10452459 10452457 for cadillac chevrolet gmc vortec v8. To verify vortec engine distributor problem set the code you simply remove the distributor cap. Maybe mine is just old and brittle. Should have soaked screws with wd 40 but didnt first screw came out ok second hold down screw busted off.

Your order may be eligible for ship to home and shipping is free on all online orders of 35 00. Go easy on tightening the screws that come with it they are soft. I had to drill out what was left of the screw and retread the one. In addition you ll also see damage to the distributor rotor.

I didn t over tighten it or anything.