good replacement distributor

[mtbxj87]

'89 4.0 renix
Whats a good replacement brand for my renix? Other then the obvious factory unit.
thanks

 

[ehall]

I bought a cardone reman for my swap project and its been working fine (or so it seems)

 

[98NWCherokee]

I put a premium NAPA unit in my 98 about two years ago and have had zero problems or leaks. I believe it was around $65-85.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

I bought a brand new Omix-Ada for my 96. New casting,
not rebuilt. It leaked oil at the base where it meets with the
block. I put a double gasket with sealer on it, and it stopped the leak. So if you get that brand, check the block
mating flange for being square with the shaft.

 

[ehall]

Dont buy OMIX-ADA anything

 

[Hellbent]

I got one from crown automotive about a year ago. It was around $113 for a new distributor, new casting etc. Haven't had any issues with it.
I double checked the indexing(the known renix issue) a couple months ago, it was pretty much spot on.
For the price, I don't think I'd even consider a reman, especially when the quality is so hit or miss.

 

[mtbxj87]

Cool, thanks fellas. I haven't heard really anything good about omix-ada.

 

[2WDNICK]

Dont buy OMIX-ADA anything

Why? Is it really cheap? I was at a popular off road store and a large selection of what they had was omix-ada.

 

[ehall]

Why? Is it really cheap? I was at a popular off road store and a large selection of what they had was omix-ada.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1111948

 

[Talyn]

Omix-Ada = over priced crap.

 

[cruiser54]

And most importantly, INDEX the distributor. Tip 13 in the link below.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1115935

 

[mtbxj87]

Yes, thank you for the reminder cruiser54. I don't have a running condition just bearing noise for the current diz.

 

[cruiser54]

Yes, thank you for the reminder cruiser54. I don't have a running condition just bearing noise for the current diz.

Point is, be sure to index whatever replacement dizzy you install.

 

[beatittofit]

I had a squeal noise from my 89 dist. took it apart, no bearings just bushings. cleaned and regreased the bushings and no more noise and free! Just need to remove the pin holding the gear on and the shaft pulls out.

 

[cruiser54]

I had a squeal noise from my 89 dist. took it apart, no bearings just bushings. cleaned and regreased the bushings and no more noise and free! Just need to remove the pin holding the gear on and the shaft pulls out.

Yup.