VW jetta distributer broken clip

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GRETTA
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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?
Mar 3, 2011 at 3:19 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe salvage yard or dealer in 45+yrs I have never seen a clip brake
Mar 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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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.
Apr 19, 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!
Dec 4, 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?
Dec 5, 2020 at 8:30 AM