Aftermarket distributor for Volvo Penta

[jbauman102]

I have a 2004 Volvo penta and need to replace the distributor. I have the old plastic type and the screw holes broke that hold on the cap. Has anyone tried the after market aluminum ones? Volvo wants $950 and the aftermarket is around $100.

 

[alldodge]

VP what?

 

[jbauman102]

Volvo Penta 5.7GXI-E It uses the flat distributor cap.

 

[alldodge]

Yes, the GM dizzy is a GM dizzy. Do make sure it comes with the cam sensor

On the other hand, the screws are metric, and can be re-tapped to next size up and use new screws. I did this with one side of my EST dizzy

 

[QBhoy]

Get a ac delco one. I think you’ve mayne beem quotes for a whole new distributor gear. Not just the cap. The branded OEM ones are expensive but not that expensive. They are about £100 here or likely $100 in the US. Aftermarket are just as useless as the OEM and mayne £20 cheaper.

 

[jbauman102]

I need the whole distributor gear not the cap because the holes that the 2 cap screws into on the distributor side have broken they cant be re-tapped. OEM is $950 aftermarket is $100 made with aluminum not plastic. I'm curious if anyone else has used them, big savings if there good.

 

[BRICH1260]

Like All Dodge said, it`s just a GM distributor. No need to spend that much money for a VP brand. Take the one you have down to Napa and have them order you a new one.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Go to Autozone/Advance Auto / Napa / etc

Get the aluminium replacement for $65

The plastic dizzys were replaced be aluminum

 

[alldodge]

00harleymike don't hijack another thread to ask your question, start your own thread please

 

[ESGWheel]

jbauman102

Have you done this yet?

I too have an issue with my 2010 VP 5.0 and was going to replace with an AM one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QG14BC...olid=2K4L1IXX5TNHI&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

So am interested in your experiences...