G3 Distributor - 1.4-1.6

This ignition distributor is a direct replacement unit for VW petrol engines that use a BOSCH or MARELLI-style distributor setup. It restores accurate ignition timing and a consistent spark signal—ideal if you’re chasing hard starting, misfires, rough idle, hesitation, or intermittent cutting out, especially when warm.

If your existing distributor has play in the shaft, a worn drive gear, damaged cap seating, or internal sensor issues, replacing the complete distributor is often the quickest way to bring the ignition system back to reliable factory operation.

Key Details

• Manufacturer restriction: BOSCH / MARELLI

• Part type: Ignition distributor (complete unit)

• Typical symptoms this can cure: misfire, poor idle, flat spots, hard starting, cutting out, weak spark

Fitting note: BOSCH and MARELLI systems can look similar but are not always interchangeable—match to what’s fitted (or confirm via engine code / VIN) before ordering.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Caddy Mk2
  1.4 Petrol (60hp) – 11/1995–01/2004 (Box Body/MPV, MPV)
  1.6 Petrol (75hp) – 11/1995–09/2000 (Box Body/MPV) • 06/1996–12/2000 (Pickup) • 06/1997–09/2000 (MPV)

• VW Golf Mk3
  1.4 Petrol (55–60hp) – 10/1991–08/1997 (Hatchback) • 07/1993–04/1999 (Estate)
  1.6 Petrol (75hp) – 09/1992–08/1997 (Hatchback) • 08/1992–09/1997 (Hatchback Van)
  1.4 Petrol (60hp) – 05/1993–07/1995 (Estate Van) • 08/1991–05/1996 (Hatchback Van)

• VW Lupo
  1.0 Petrol (50hp) – 09/1998–07/2005

• VW Polo 6N
  1.0 Petrol (50hp) – 09/1996–10/1999
  1.3 Petrol (55hp) – 10/1994–04/1997
  1.4 Petrol (54–100hp) – 07/1995–10/1999 (60hp) • 08/1995–10/1999 (55hp) • 04/1996–10/1999 (100hp) • 01/1998–08/1999 (54hp)
  1.4 Petrol Estate / Estate Van (60hp) – 05/1997–09/2001 • 08/1997–12/1999
  1.6 Petrol (75hp) – 10/1994–10/1999 (Hatchback) • 05/1997–09/2001 (Estate) • 09/1997–12/1998 (Estate Van)

• VW Polo Classic 6V2
  1.4 Petrol (54–60hp) – 12/1995–09/2001 (Saloon)
  1.6 Petrol (75hp) – 11/1995–09/2001 (Saloon)

• VW Vento
  1.4 Petrol (55–60hp) – 11/1991–09/1998 (Saloon)
  1.6 Petrol (75hp) – 09/1992–09/1998 (Saloon)