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Question: What cause the distributer to go bad?

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raceestacee, V6, Sebastopol, CA, February 04, 2012, 16:24
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I have replaced one catalytic converter and still failed Ca. smog. The second is being replaced but in the meantime my distributer went out due to some sloppiness in a ????? I was told that it will continue to ruin distributers until I have it repaired to the tune of $3,000. I was in shock and did not ask enough questions. Can this be explained? I am already spending $3,500 on the converters.

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    Auto Japan (1751 Answers) , Santa Rosa, CA - (707) 387-0377
    Auto Japan February 04, 2012, 17:51
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    Nissan v6 ignition distributors have a common failure w/ the internal shaft bearing. Just replace the distributor w and reman. Hitachi unit and all will be fine.

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