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VW Jetta distributer broken clip

Tiny
GRETTA
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I was changing the distributor cap. When putting the new one on the back clip holding the cap down busted off. Is it possible to just get a new clip and avoid buying a very expensive part that is perfect except for the darn clip?
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 AT 3:19 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Maybe salvage yard or dealer in 45+yrs I have never seen a clip brake
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 AT 3:59 PM
Tiny
HWK3
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Interestingly I just did a tuneup on my 98 jetta and the clip toward the engine block broke as well. It's actually part of the distributor which is a $300 part. I've read people using zip ties for years without issues. I'm not dumping $300 when the clips broke if I don't have too. Zip tie So far so good. Still runs like a champ and getting around 31 mpg still.
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 AT 5:41 AM
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JOE JAMES
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I am trying to use zip ties to hold it down but the distributor keeps moving can't figure out how to make it completely secure. Need help!
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Friday, December 4th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM
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STEVE W.
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Is it the cap that is moving or the distributor itself?
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Saturday, December 5th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM

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