Why is the oil leaking from the distributor?

Why is the oil leaking from the distributor?

The other possibility is the distributor is worn and leaking oil. Distributors don’t normally leak oil, but the distributor on your vehicle is mounted on the cylinder head. The seal on the distributor shaft that keeps the oil out of the the electronic part of the distributor wears over time.

Why is there oil in the distributor cap?

After a few minutes of back & forth questions and thoughts, we found the culprit. Too much crankcase pressure. A few clicks and a credit card number later, and we had our solution on the way. He ended up running a crossover tube from one valve cover to the other and had two breathers installed.

What is the reason for the oil leak from the oil cap?

Assuming the cap is not defective and is installed properly, the only way oil would leak through the cap is due to pressure in the crankcase. The first thing to check its whether there’s too much oil in the engine. Check the dipstick for normal oil level. If it is over filled, do NOT drive the car.

Do you need to replace the Dist cap gasket?

The dist cap gasket does need replacing, but not critical at this point…I want the oil to stop getting inside the distributor. There’s a difference between an o-ring and a gasket. The o-ring looks to prevent oil from coming out of the distributor hole and leaking down the side of the engine.

Is there oil in the distributor cap of a car?

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: It sounds like the shaft seal is worn.

The other possibility is the distributor is worn and leaking oil. Distributors don’t normally leak oil, but the distributor on your vehicle is mounted on the cylinder head. The seal on the distributor shaft that keeps the oil out of the the electronic part of the distributor wears over time.

Do you have to replace the oil distributor?

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: It sounds like the shaft seal is worn. If you can’t disassemble the distributor to access this seal, you will have to replace the distributor.

Why is the distributor on my Honda Accord leaking oil?

You could simply have a valve cover that is leaking. The repair is rather simple and requires the gasket to be replaced. The other possibility is the distributor is worn and leaking oil. Distributors don’t normally leak oil, but the distributor on your vehicle is mounted on the cylinder head.