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Old 03-08-2021, 04:22 PM   #1
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Re: Is this the new normal for parts.....ie Vortec dist. cap

So which years does the problem apply to?

1996-????
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Old 03-09-2021, 07:39 AM   #2
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Re: Is this the new normal for parts.....ie Vortec dist. cap

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So which years does the problem apply to?

1996-????
The V6's with the same dizzy are affected by this too. This should apply to all from 96 till the LS's came out.
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Old 03-09-2021, 11:55 AM   #3
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The V6's with the same dizzy are affected by this too. This should apply to all from 96 till the LS's came out.
Okay, thanks - but I'm ignorant: when was that?

Basically every 5.7 Vortec has this problem?

I want to replace my 1989 K1500 xcab "ranch truck" with a K/20 or K2500 single cab, manual/gas. Anywhere from 1973 to 2006, depending on price and condition.
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Old 03-09-2021, 03:42 PM   #4
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Re: Is this the new normal for parts.....ie Vortec dist. cap

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Basically every 5.7 Vortec has this problem?
Like I've said before, my now over 200k miles 98 has never had these problems.
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Old 03-09-2021, 04:40 PM   #5
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So the short answer is replace the distributor for the worn gear.
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Like I've said before, my now over 200k miles 98 has never had these problems.
All this talk is making me dizzy
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Old 03-10-2021, 09:24 AM   #6
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Like I've said before, my now over 200k miles 98 has never had these problems.
I got to 200k with no issues either. At around 250k is when mine started. Now im at 260k. I will take out my distributor this weekend and take pics of the gear and see how the wear is.
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