Anyone have experience with Cardone distributors?

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I need a distributor for my 97 tj 2.5. I purchased a rebuilt a1 cardone unit and it was garbage. Has anyone had luck with the new units offered by a1 cardone and others?
 
I don’t know about the distributors but I tried two, yes two, Cardone rebuilt wiper motors and neither one worked. Ordered Mopar and haven’t had a problem since.
 
Just say no to anything by Cardone or A1 Cardone... junk.

Jerry I have had decent luck with cardone in the past but this distributor was terrible. The mounting hole on the body had been cut off, the bottom bushing fell out, the shaft was pitted and chewed up etc...absolute trash that should have never made it this far
 
I don’t know about the distributors but I tried two, yes two, Cardone rebuilt wiper motors and neither one worked. Ordered Mopar and haven’t had a problem since.

I would love to get an OEM distributor but they are discontinued and nla
 
The sensor in mine has no issues.

ok that's good to know...I saw one bad review that said the sensor failed early on but I always take the reviews with a grain of salt. I appreciate your input
 
I always laugh when I hear what @mrblaine has to say about Cardone parts.

In summary though, do not buy anything Cardone, period.

What other brands are there in terms of replacement distributors?
 
I always laugh when I hear what @mrblaine has to say about Cardone parts.

In summary though, do not buy anything Cardone, period.

What other brands are there in terms of replacement distributors?

There really doesnt seem to be much selection out there. The one that boinked linked to is available as well as a a1 cardone new unit. Other than that you are stuck with rebuilt units that are most likely a1 cardone in different boxes. The other option is to send mine out for a rebuild but since it's my daily driver that doesnt work for me
 
There really doesnt seem to be much selection out there. The one that boinked linked to is available as well as a a1 cardone new unit. Other than that you are stuck with rebuilt units that are most likely a1 cardone in different boxes. The other option is to send mine out for a rebuild but since it's my daily driver that doesnt work for me

I might look for a used Mopar unit and send that out to get rebuilt. Cardone is just horrible stuff.
 
I might look for a used Mopar unit and send that out to get rebuilt. Cardone is just horrible stuff.

Chris there is a place named "philbin" that will rebuild our distributors. They are in Portland so semi local for us. My dad has had them do distributors before and was very happy with their service. I may call next week and see what the cost and turn around time would be.
 
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Chris there is a place named "philbin" that will rebuild our distributors. They are in Portland so semi local for us. My dad has had them do distributors before and was very happy with their service. I may call next week and see what the cost and turn around time would be.

I would do that. I had something similar done with a starter on a previous vehicle. I had a local shop rebuild it, and they did a great job. I'd rather go that route personally than buy a replacement aftermarket part.