Distributor O-Ring
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Distributor O-Ring
Have been playing with some tracer dye and a UV light and think I have pinpointed where my oil leak is coming from. Trying to find any info whatsoever on the dizzy o-ring. Looks like it's only available from the dealer? Called the parts stores and doesn't seem like anyone in the aftermarket makes one; no listing was available for it. Can't find much info on replacement in the manual or online either. I believe the part number is 02875923, however looking at the exploded diagram below this doesn't look like the right O-ring.
It is find # 8. Description is:
O RING. Distributor. . O-RING, O-RING, Dist. Housing, O-RING, Dist. Hsg., O-RING, Hsg.. 11` Clutch, 12` Clutch, 13` Clutch, Distributor, Housing to Block, Torque Converter, w/3.9L Engine (distributor base), w/5.2L & 5.9L Engine (distributor base).
I see a listing on eBay for this part # and it looks like it is larger diameter and correct for the dizzy housing to block. Can anyone confirm?
It is find # 8. Description is:
O RING. Distributor. . O-RING, O-RING, Dist. Housing, O-RING, Dist. Hsg., O-RING, Hsg.. 11` Clutch, 12` Clutch, 13` Clutch, Distributor, Housing to Block, Torque Converter, w/3.9L Engine (distributor base), w/5.2L & 5.9L Engine (distributor base).
I see a listing on eBay for this part # and it looks like it is larger diameter and correct for the dizzy housing to block. Can anyone confirm?
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snowbound has the right part, there is no gasket for the distributor, just an o-ring. I initially thought it was the sender so i replaced it and sealed the threads before installing; same leak. Also did the rear main last year and it's no better. I got more technical and started using the UV dye, it is tough to see back there but it definately looks to be coming from the distributor as the oil is atop that boss. I am not ruling out the manifold gasket having some contribution to this ( as it likely does) but I am fairly confident the dizzy is leaking and want to start with smaller, cheaper stuff before diving in. I am just surprised this is not a more common part.
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snowbound has the right part, there is no gasket for the distributor, just an o-ring. I initially thought it was the sender so i replaced it and sealed the threads before installing; same leak. Also did the rear main last year and it's no better. I got more technical and started using the UV dye, it is tough to see back there but it definately looks to be coming from the distributor as the oil is atop that boss. I am not ruling out the manifold gasket having some contribution to this ( as it likely does) but I am fairly confident the dizzy is leaking and want to start with smaller, cheaper stuff before diving in. I am just surprised this is not a more common part.
Did you ever figure out what was causing this leak? I have the same issue right now.