Mar 06, 2019· If by the Valve Cover Plug (driver's side where the distributor was), then oil would be visible on top where the transmission meets the motor The only other source of oil leak is from the camshaft seal, crankshaft seal and oil pump seal The oil.
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Sep 19, 2008· Both hoses (off oil fill cap and PCV were routed to air filter when PCV should have been to manifold vac Could have pressurized crankcase the way it was I guess and created enough problem to push oil out of the O-ring at distrib--have not driven it yet to see if leaking but will do so this weekend.
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Mar 09, 2007· I have a 1991 camry with 268,000 mil Recently it has been accumulating oil in the distributor cap I have changed the o-ring on the distributor but that didn't help It does take several thousand miles before I notice any hesitation because of the oil so it is not a very big leak Any help would be appreciated:banghead:.
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Sep 16, 2010· The pesky little oil leak that these cars are prone to getting from the driver's side of the motor are from the o-ring seal on the end of the distributor As with all seals, they wear out over time and require replacement Symptoms of this seal leaking are quite easy to pinpoint: Oil on the bottom of your distributor, on the side of your.
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Nov 06, 2008· Why does oil leak from my distributor cap - Answered by a verified Mechanic for Honda , The car is leaking a bit of oil through the distributor, The distributor o ring was replaced but now the mechanic says it is leaking through the distributor itself and it should be replaced.
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Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.
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Apr 12, 2010· As clearly explained by Chris, unless oil is accumulating inside the distributor, then the oil seen in your picture is leaking from the distributor O-ring or even possibly from the valve cover gasket You should remove the distributor to help you locate the origin of the oil leak.
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Oct 09, 2007· The dealer says I have an oil leak inside the distributor Is this something the average guy or could fix on their own? Are parts readily available? On the other hand, is it something I should ignore as an upsale? They are saying it could leave me stranded but the last time I inquired, the new distributor was over $40000.
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The seal on the distributor shaft that keeps the oil out of the the electronic part of the distributor wears over time When this happens, oil seeps into the distributor and out through the cap A mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, can disassemble the top of the distributor to identify where the leak is coming from and advise you on the.
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Dec 30, 2015· I just popped on the new o-ring for my distributor, but during the project I found oil inside the distributor (as well as all the oil all over the transmission So, looks like I'll have to get the inner seal and open things up again in a few weeks ~le sigh~.
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Jul 25, 2011· I replaced the distributor shaft seal about 6000 miles ago and there has been no sign of leakage since then Mine was a slow leak inside the distributor that I cleaned out from time to time Apparently no electronics were damaged from oil soak as it is still running ok It's definitely easier to just replace the distributor.
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Apr 02, 2012· In this video I cover repairing both internal and external oil leaks on 1994-1997 Honda 4 cylinder engine distributors Many state if the distributor is leaking internally it can't be repaired and.
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Aug 23, 2012· Oil can leak from inside the distributor It can seep past the shaft seal that seals the shaft to the housing and oil will drip from between the distributor base and the edge of the cap The distributor would have to be replaced to repair the leak Mine leaks, but I plan to rebuild it, somehow.
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Jun 21, 2007· Help With Oil Leak (pics) Sign in to follow this Followers 0 Help With Oil Leak (pics) , a look if there is oil inside the cap and rotor housing if there isnt then its definitely the o-ring but if there is oil inside the cap then the distributor bearing seal has gone bad Quote; Share this post Link to post Share on other sit UCF3 2.
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Oil leak at distributor unit-- does the distributor need to be totaly replaced, how costly? SHARRIS , Garage said need tune up -- oil filled up distributor cap becouse of leak at seal of distributor Needs tobe replaced becouse inner seal is part of the distributor? SPONSORED LINKS Do you have the same problem? Y No.
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Jul 29, 2013· Also the next answer but I assume that you could tell that oil was spraying everywhere You might have a small leak at the oil pressure sending unit back there And that is one on the hardest places to seal at the rear of the intake manifold But if it is really coming out where the distributor mounts do as monkey boy says.
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Oil leaks around the engine Oil leaks are by far the most common symptom of a failed distributor o-ring If the distributor o-ring wears out or fails, it will no longer be able to properly seal the distributor with the engine This will cause oil to leak from the base of the distributor and onto the engine.
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Jan 21, 2014· Best Answer: You can clean out the cap, rotor and to prevent engine oil leak into the inside of the distributor again then there are two things you'll need to do: 1- Remove the distributor and replace the camshaft seal This cam seal when leak, the engine oil will go to the base of the distributor and go through the shaft bushing and run along the shaft up to the rotor and cap.
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Tech Notes: This is a common cause of oil leaks in the region surrounding the area where the distributor mounts to the engine When installing this o-ring, NO silicone or.
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Oct 23, 2006· Do I need sealant on an SBC Distributor Gasket? Welcome to Club Hot Rod! The premier site for everything to do with Hot Rod, Customs, Low Riders, Rat Rods, and more , when I replaced my distributor with an MSD with new gasket, clean surfaces, and all I've got a pesky oil leak around the disty that I've learned to live with.
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Recently, after a long trip I have noticed that the car started to use too much oil, 1L+ for 2000km (before I was adding 05-10L along 15000km and changing it afterwards) So I started to look where the leak was coming from and it seems that it is the ignition distributor causing the problem.
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This will also allow the oil to flow back out of the shaft instead of being carried into the top of the distributor The second solution also involves pulling your distributor However this trick is a bit simpler to perform For the price of a tube of RTV silicone, all you have to do is block 4.
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May 13, 2013· Finally started my '89 350 SBC after 5 years of resto-modding and it ran great Brought it home and noticed oil leaking from rear HEI distributor area Thought it might be the gasket but when I took off the cap I realised the oil was coming from the botom of the distributor plate Closer exam revealed that the plate was oily inside the dist.
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