oil leak help please....

[Henry0313]

Hi there i own a 1991 mr2, with and sw20 engine non turbo.
I been licking oil since last year, anyways i finally had time too fix the problem so i replace the valve cover gasket because it was leaking from there and i was getting oil on top of my spark plugs so i change spark plugs grameth valve cover gasket and i made sure the valve cover nuts were tighten good, anyways i have a new problem is still leaking and i notice its coming from the distributor those anyone know what i have too replace for it could stop leaking because at this point im stuck thank you.

[toyomoho]

The distributor has an O-ring around the housing that slips into the engine.

If leaking out from inside the distributor there is another seal for the distributor shift.

[Henry0313]

is the oring located on the middle of the distributo and engine or in the middle of the distributo

[Henry0313]

i have another question if i replace the whole distributor those the timing get messed up?

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

well.... yes and no, the ignition timing does get tampered w/.... but the distributor is slotted... so its either on or 180 degree off.

and that o ring is a bitch... my first motor never leaked... my second... it took my manhood to get it to stop.

[MR2Jedi]

The distributor is slotted, but it is off centered so it can only go in one way.

[Henry0313]

So Should I Make A Marking On It Before I Remove It? Or What Should I Do For It Wouldnt Get Fuck Up? Its A Sw20 Engine At What Rpm Should It Be Idling When Its Fully Warm

[MR2Jedi]

Like I said, it can only go in one way. The intake cam doesn't move so easily, but if you remove the distributor, you should definately check your timing when you reinstall it.
The manual will tell you to put #1 piston at TDC, then remove distributor. Then upon reinstallation, line up the notches on the distributor shaft and the distributor housing..
RPM's should be around 800-850 at idle.