pauldoug Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Ive had this for a while but ive not used the car much and not had the funds to sort it. Its been mentioned in mot's as slight oil leak in advisory section. Its going in for MOT tomorrow and before I hear any dreaded news, can anyone give me an idea to the probable cause. I know the pictures aren't much to go by. Just thought I'd ask, thanks for any info in advance, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 cam covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoug Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks, something to read up on tonight. Seems to be a few threads on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 is there any seals around the distributer looks mainly on there, bit far out from the cam covers to get on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 is there any seals around the distributer looks mainly on there, bit far out from the cam covers to get on there. Ill second that, the O ring round the distributer shaft. Also, that engine needs a damn good clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 100% the O-ring on the distrubutor mate. Had the same on my NA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoug Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Is that an expensive repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoug Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Ill second that, the O ring round the distributer shaft. Also, that engine needs a damn good clean! I will clean it as soon as I get the chance :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Nope - just a simple o ring replacement but Toyota don't sell the part individually, mine was part of a complete gasket kit. Might want to consider replacing the rotor arm whilst you're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) I have a distributor o ring here if you need one. Simple job really just don't mess the timing up. You will need a strobe light to adjust the timing back to 10 degrees or make a mark around the distributor adjustment nut so you know where to align it to once tightening it back up. Edited August 3, 2014 by Dazzi (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I keep distributor body to head O rings in stock if anyone needs one, e-mail me. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradk Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 How much for a o-ring? incl postage to Denmark in a letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoug Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks for the offer Dazzi, the cap and rotor arm are on ebay for £35, anyone used these before. Will replace arm with o-ring as advised StevO cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks for the offer Dazzi, the cap and rotor arm are on ebay for £35, anyone used these before. Will replace arm with o-ring as advised StevO cheers. Yes I'm using these with no problems.......Oh and yes it's defo dizzy O ring, did mine last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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