I've got a small but annoying oil leak coming from the front of the motor. It leaks from the metal housing with the distributor rotor in it. I've been told this is the cam seal but want to make sure I have everything I need when I go in to replace it. Could someone provide me with the exact part numbers or links to the parts I'll need for this? Thanks!

 

If you just want the front end seals, look here:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...05&Line_Item=3

You should get #21,22, and 23.

If you are pulling the whole cam tower, get number 3 and 9 as well.

Beacuse it can strip out easily, you are very wise to order bolt #19 just in case. You will need a 12pt internal bit to get this bolt out.

Finally if it has been a while, you may want to pick up a new cap and rotor (and the rotor set screw) since you'll have them off anyway.

 

Thank you! it's cold as hell here right now so I figured I'd start getting the parts ready for spring, that's exactly the kind of list I was looking for.

 

Pray you don't have a 23-year old gasket like I had. It's supposed to only be a few-hour job. Took Schwank and I 2 DAYS. Lots of gasket scraping!

 

Hey I apologize, you don't need 27, I looked at the graphic wrong. That is the timing hole cover. I've edited my original post to reflect that.

And don't let Darren scare you. His fossilized California gasket (#3) was the original and many have been replaced by now. It's not a hard job regardless... especially if you are just doing those front end seals. Make sure to have a torque wrench to properly tighten the cam bolt.

 

Thanks guys, I'll order these up. I may just do #3 as well, couldn't hurt.