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Cardone 30-1631 Distributor
Reliable Cardone Distributor for 6-Cylinder Engines
The Cardone Distributor 30-1631 is a remanufactured ignition component designed for select 6-cylinder Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Jeep, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. This magnetic coil distributor ensures consistent ignition timing and engine performance for models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Jeep Cherokee, and GMC S15.
- Remanufactured distributor with electronic module included
- Magnetic coil type distributor for precise ignition control
- Compatible with 6-cylinder engines across multiple GM and related makes
- Gray color housing for easy identification
- Does not include coil wire, distributor cap, or ignition rotor
- Meets e-waste compliance standards
About the Cardone Distributor Product Line
The Cardone Distributor product line focuses on remanufactured ignition distributors that provide reliable performance and fitment for a wide range of vehicles. The Distributor line includes components with integrated electronic modules to replace worn or faulty ignition parts, helping maintain proper engine timing and efficiency. The 30-1631 part number is part of this line, offering a magnetic coil distributor solution for various 6-cylinder engines.
Product Details and Compatibility
This Cardone Distributor 30-1631 is designed specifically for 6-cylinder engines and is compatible with a variety of models including the Buick Century, Chevrolet Camaro, GMC S15 Jimmy, Jeep Wagoneer, and Pontiac Firebird. It features a magnetic coil distributor type and includes an electronic module to ensure accurate ignition signals. Note that this distributor does not come with a coil wire, distributor cap, or ignition rotor, so those components must be sourced separately if needed.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement for faulty or worn ignition distributors in 6-cylinder engines
- Resolves engine misfires caused by distributor failure
- Improves ignition timing consistency for smoother engine operation
- Addresses starting difficulties related to distributor electronic module issues
- Helps reduce rough idling and poor acceleration linked to ignition problems
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Cardone Distributor 30-1631, ensure the engine is positioned at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder one. Verify that the distributor aligns correctly with the engineβs timing marks. Since this unit does not include a distributor cap, ignition rotor, or coil wire, inspect and replace those parts as necessary to complete the ignition system. Proper torque specifications should be followed to avoid damage during installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This remanufactured Cardone Distributor 30-1631 undergoes rigorous testing to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The inclusion of an electronic module ensures reliable ignition performance. Cardone supports this product with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, providing confidence in its durability and operational reliability.
| Brand | Cardone |
| Part Number | 30-1631 |
| Position | Distributor |
| Coil Wire Included | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Distributor Cap Included | No |
| Distributor Type | Magnetic Coil |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Electronic Module Supplied | Yes |
| Ignition Rotor Included | No |
| Integrated Ignition Coil | No |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
This part fits 102 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1994 | Isuzu | Pickup | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1994 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1993 | GMC | Sonoma | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1993 | Isuzu | Pickup | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1993 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | GMC | Sonoma | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | Isuzu | Pickup | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | Isuzu | Rodeo | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1992 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | GMC | Sonoma | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Isuzu | Pickup | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Isuzu | Rodeo | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Isuzu | Trooper | 2.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1990 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Isuzu | Trooper | 2.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1989 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1989 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Isuzu | Trooper | 2.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1988 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1988 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1987 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1987 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Buick | Century | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1986 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1986 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Jeep | Cherokee | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Jeep | Comanche | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Buick | Skylark | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Citation II | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1985 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1985 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Jeep | Cherokee | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Buick | Skylark | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Buick | Skylark | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Citation | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Citation II | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Jeep | Cherokee | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Firebird | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Phoenix | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Buick | Skylark | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Buick | Skylark | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Citation | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Firebird | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Phoenix | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | S10 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1982 | GMC | S15 | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Electronic distributor, no vacuum signal; Distributor | |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Firebird | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Upgrade to an electronically-controlled distributor for enhanced engine performance.; Distributor |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.