Can't Stop Distributor Leaking

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

i'm at my ends w/ this freaking thing.

first the bolt pulled the threads out of the block and wouldn't go tight and walked itself out.

i was able to tap and get a bolt to lock down.

still leaks.

kbox seal kit...

still leaks.

on top of it, it leaks down onto the exhaust and smokes.

theres only about 20k on a newer distributor.

i know this is common. but i was able to fix it on the old motor.

its embarrassing... trying to take this new chick for a ride and your motor is smoking.

[MR2Jedi]

I hear ya!
Yeah, it pretty common. I just changed the O ring on mine. So far no leaks. Maybe try a thicker O ring??? Or maybe even trying a non hardening sealant at the base. thats what I'm gonna do if mine starts leaking-again.

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

Originally Posted by MR2BAD

I hear ya!
Yeah, it pretty common. I just changed the O ring on mine. So far no leaks. Maybe try a thicker O ring??? Or maybe even trying a non hardening sealant at the base. thats what I'm gonna do if mine starts leaking-again.

yea i think thats wha imma do... just silicone the shit out of it. i was thinking thicker o ring... but i dunno where to get one.

[MR2Jedi]

We have some industrial suppliers in my area. They sell various parts-including large O rings of all types. Maybe you have something similar in your area. If you know a NAPA guy who knows his stuff, he might be able to fix you up with one too..Sometimes you just gotta wing it!

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

ok. i would not silicone your distributor if it is leaking.

i used a 40.00 tube of german stuff we have at work. let it sit for over 8 hours to fully cure. there just has to be too much vibration transfered down from the cam. cause i lost all my oil. oil warning came on and i had to shut down the engine and coast to the side of the road.

[MR2Jedi]

Glad you caught it in time and didn't lock up your engine.
OK, what is the name of the stuff? And can I get it retail at NAPA, O'Reilly's,etc.?

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

Loctite® 5970 cured-in-place, silicone gasketing material has fluid resistant formulation that is suitable for flange sealing applications with excessive joint movement. This black, single-component, alkoxy RTV silicone paste is resistant to liquid coolants, oil, and other automotive engine fluids. Non-slumping and non-corrosive, Loctite 5970 low odor, low volatility material does not contain MEKO (methylethylketoxime).

the tube has german writting on it. and i googled and couldn't find anywhere that sells it.

its prolly the best stuff out there... too bad it didn't work in this case. i just don't wanna buy a new distributor because of this.

[MR2Jedi]

I hear ya, No telling how much a new distributor costs...$$$??? Oh and thanks Drew!