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Engine Distributor problems

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by rice cracker, Mar 10, 2005.

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    rice cracker VVT-i's Cracker

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    Distributor problems

    Well, yesterday my car broke down on me. The engine died as I was coasting up to my house and I couldn't get it started again. My mechanic has it now and says that there is a part in the distibutor that is most likely causing the problems and the only way to remedy it is to replace the entire distributor. Toyota wants more than $400 for a new one and my mechanic can get a reman. for about $300.

    Is there anywhere that I can get a good distributor, cheaper ASAP?

    Thanks for any help.
    rice cracker, Mar 10, 2005
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    1337Rolla oh my

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    unless the entire distributor is shot don't replace it. You can buy individual parts for the thing even though they want you to buy the whole thing. I had to get a new position sensor for a camry and it was about $65 to fix instead of $400
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    excellent. I think that was the problem with my distributor.

    did you get the part from Toyota or from another parts source?
    rice cracker, Mar 10, 2005
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    I got it from toyota cause nobody else made the part at the time.. still don't know if anybody else does.. I just remember having to go to like 5 different dealerships in the area to find the part.. seeing as "most people" would just buy a new distributor.
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    i wouldn't be surprised if it was the ignitor.... if you have pull a part junkyards around it should be pretty cheap......
    toyotaspeed90, Mar 11, 2005
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    i'd take it upon myself to upgrade... if possible
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    um... if it's the ignitor you can't upgrade..... trust me
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    as I said "if possible"
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