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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Arrow oil leak from distributer

What can i do to fix this? just a new gasket do i have to pull the intake to pull the valve cover??? need help before i decide to get into this.

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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Most likely the O ring but if there is oil around your valve covers I would replace the gaskets as well.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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its most likely the O ring i changed mine in 30 minutes.
for a whole pack it cost $3 at autozone.
oh and theres a write up on how to do it.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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i think i need to change my O-ring as well, have alot of build up by my distributor. wheres that write up at? i know i know, im searching as i type.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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how to change the dist o-ring:

1. put the motor on tdc
2. take off the distributor cap
3. the rotor will be at the 1 o'clock position when the motor is on TDC
4. remove the 12mm nut and pull out the whole assembly
5. replace o-ring and reinstall distributor
6. after reassembly use a timing light to make sure the ignition timing is right.

good luck
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Distributor O-Ring leak?
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TommySC
Distributor O-Ring leak?
yup thats from the distributor.
better fix it before it damages ur alternator. bcs thats just adds on to the work.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by thebadz32
What can i do to fix this? just a new gasket do i have to pull the intake to pull the valve cover??? need help before i decide to get into this.

Thanks
hate to bump this but can this cause a misfire?
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