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Distributor (Cardone) for 1955-1979 Porsche & Volkswagen NEW

$ 97 .28

Product Notes

Point Type Supplied with Cap and Rotor
New Distributor
CARDONE New Distributors are backed by CARDONE Engineered Technology, which ensures that all CARDONE New Distributors meet proper form, fit and function. CARDONE Engineered Technology is based on over 40 years of reverse-engineering expertise, where original design weaknesses are identified and corrected, resulting in premium-quality, brand-new parts you can rely on. Installing a CARDONE Distributor on your vehicle will ensure that proper voltage is transmitted to the spark plugs in the correct timing pattern so that your vehicle will perform on command.
Brand: Cardone
Condition: New
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Specifications & Info


Attribute Value
Cap Color Black
Coil Wire Included No
Color Gray
Computer Controlled Compatible No
Contains Electronic Components No
Distributor Cap Included Yes
Distributor Type Point Type
Does It Require SDS No
Grade Type Regular
Ignition Box Required No
Ignition Rotor Included Yes
Integrated Ignition Coil No
Is Item A Chemical No
Is Or Contains A Battery No
Is Or Contains A Bulb No
Is Prop Sixty Five Affected No
Is The Item CARB Affected No
Marine Approved No
Product Condition New
Rotor Rotation Clockwise
Shaft Diameter 0.59, 14.99
Shaft Length 115.32, 4.54
Shaft Material Steel
Slip Collar Yes
Terminal Gender Female
Terminal Quantity 1
Terminal Type Blade
Trigger Type 2 Finger

Vehicle Fitment Guide

This part fits the following vehicles:

Porsche 1 model (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
356B 1960-1963 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1960 - 1963 H4 1.6L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Coupe 1960 - 1963 H4 1.6L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Hardtop 1960 - 1963 H4 1.6L RWD Manual & U/K
Super Convertible 1960 - 1962 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Super Coupe 1960 - 1962 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Super Hardtop 1960 - 1962 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Super 90 Convertible 1960 - 1962 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Super 90 Coupe 1960 - 1962 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Super 90 Hardtop 1960 - 1962 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Volkswagen 10 models (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Beetle 1955-1979 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1970 - 1979 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base Convertible 1970 - 1974 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Base Convertible 1968 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Automatic
Base Convertible 1967 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Convertible 1966 H4 1.3L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Convertible 1955 - 1966 H4 1.2L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Sedan 1970 - 1977 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1970 - 1974 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Base Sedan 1968 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Automatic
Base Sedan 1967 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Sedan 1966 H4 1.3L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Sedan 1955 - 1966 H4 1.2L RWD Manual & U/K
Deluxe Convertible 1955 - 1963 H4 1.2L RWD U/K
Deluxe Sedan 1955 - 1963 H4 1.2L RWD U/K
Campmobile 1968-1971 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Van Camper 1968 - 1971 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Fastback 1966-1973 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Sedan 1966 - 1973 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual & U/K
Karmann Ghia 1956-1974 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1970 - 1974 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual & U/K
Base Convertible 1968 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Automatic
Base Convertible 1967 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Convertible 1966 H4 1.3L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Convertible 1958 - 1965 H4 1.2L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Coupe 1970 - 1974 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual & U/K
Base Coupe 1968 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Automatic
Base Coupe 1967 - 1969 H4 1.5L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Coupe 1966 H4 1.3L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Coupe 1956 - 1965 H4 1.2L RWD Manual & U/K
Rabbit 1978-1979 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Base Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Custom Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Deluxe Hatchback 1978 - 1979 L4 1.5L DIESEL FWD Automatic & Manual
Scirocco 1978 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Coupe 1978 L4 1.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Squareback 1966-1973 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Sedan 1966 - 1973 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual & U/K
Super Beetle 1971-1975 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1975 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Base Sedan 1971 - 1974 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1971 - 1973, 1975 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Thing 1973-1974 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Convertible 1973 - 1974 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & Manual & U/K
Transporter 1955-1972 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
211 Standard Cargo Van 1972 H4 1.7L RWD U/K
211 Standard Cargo Van 1971 - 1972 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
211 Standard Passenger Van 1972 H4 1.7L RWD U/K
211 Standard Passenger Van 1971 - 1972 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
215 Standard Cargo Van 1972 H4 1.7L RWD U/K
215 Standard Cargo Van 1971 - 1972 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
215 Standard Passenger Van 1972 H4 1.7L RWD U/K
215 Standard Passenger Van 1971 - 1972 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
261 Standard Cargo Van 1971 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
261 Standard Passenger Van 1971 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
265 Standard Cargo Van 1971 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
265 Standard Passenger Van 1971 H4 1.6L RWD U/K
Base Standard Cargo Van 1972 H4 1.7L RWD Automatic & U/K
Base Standard Cargo Van 1968 - 1972 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & U/K
Base Standard Cargo Van 1963 - 1967 H4 1.5L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Standard Cargo Van 1955 - 1965 H4 1.2L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Standard Passenger Van 1972 H4 1.7L RWD Automatic & U/K
Base Standard Passenger Van 1968 - 1972 H4 1.6L RWD Automatic & U/K
Base Standard Passenger Van 1963 - 1967 H4 1.5L RWD Manual & U/K
Base Standard Passenger Van 1955 - 1965 H4 1.2L RWD Manual & U/K
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Shipping Information

We offer fast, reliable shipping on all orders:

  • Ships to all countries via US Postal Service Priority Mail.
  • Most orders ship within 1 business day.
  • Delivery time: 1-4 business days after shipment.
  • International shipping available, including APO/FPO addresses.
  • Tracking information provided for all shipments.
  • Additional handling fees may apply for oversized/overweight packages.

Return Policy

We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. That's why we offer:

  • 120-Day Returns - Return any part within 120 days from date of receipt.
  • Must obtain RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number before returning.
  • Parts must be in original condition, uninstalled, unaltered, and in original packaging.
  • Important: Electrical parts are not returnable if unsealed.
  • Please inspect parts upon arrival and notify us within 5 days of receiving incorrect or damaged parts.
  • Refunds processed after warehouse receives return and credited to original payment method.

Warranty

This part comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Warranty begins on the original purchase date.

Warranty does NOT cover:

  • Shipping costs or labor expenses.
  • Installation errors.
  • Parts used for racing.
  • Commercial vehicle parts.
CARDONE New Distributors are backed by CARDONE Engineered Technology, which ensures that all CARDONE New Distributors meet proper form, fit and function. CARDONE Engineered Technology is based on over 40 years of reverse-engineering expertise, where original design weaknesses are identified and corrected, resulting in premium-quality, brand-new parts you can rely on. Installing a CARDONE Distributor on your vehicle will ensure that proper voltage is transmitted to the spark plugs in the correct timing pattern so that your vehicle will perform on command.

Interchange Parts

Brand Part Number
Porsche 231178003
Porsche 231178009

Fits Years: 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

Fits Models: 356B, Beetle, Campmobile, Fastback, Karmann Ghia, Rabbit, Scirocco, Squareback, Super Beetle, Thing, Transporter

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