"Genuine" Nissan Distributor Feedback

[Robster4777]

I am looking into buying a new distributor for my Pathfinder with the 3.3 engine. I really want a genuine Nissan part so I called a dealer to ask about the part as I wanted to make sure it is Genuine NIssan. I was told the part is now manufactured under the Nissan Value Advantage parts. It used to be part #22100-1W601 made by Hitachi. Now the part # is B2100-0W00JNW   and supercedes all other part #s. Which means it is made by Nissan but at a cheaper level than from the factory. I liken it to what GM does with AC Delco Gold. So this distributor is not necessarily made by Hitachi anymore. I am hesitant to pay around $350 for a part that isn't like new from the factory. It does still come with a 1 year warranty but that doesn't mean much to me. Do any of you have this part and how has it held up? Thanks!  

[Slartibartfast]

This guy wasn't impressed. Sounds like it's the same aftermarket stuff with a bigger markup.

[adamzan]

Best bet is to rebuild an oem one.

 

Check out this post, there's a couple attachments there with great DIY write ups

 

https://www.clubfrontier.org/threads/distributor-rebuild-on-the-cheap-for-1st-gen-nissan-frontier-xterra.350719/

[Robster4777]

Thanks. I had rebuilt mine and I may have remedied the issue. Also, can someone explain the "lower shaft bushing" and how to fix if that is worn?