Re: Leaking ignition distributor.

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

>>>  I own a 1991 CQ20V.  I need to replace my ignition distributor as it
>>>  is leaking oil.  I have to remove the distributor cap and clean the
>>>  oil off the cap and rotor on a biweekly basis.  As well, I do not use
>>>  the climate control as it sucks the oil fumes into the cabin.

>> I think you have a different problem.  It sounds to me like the
>> crankcase breather system is getting pressurised and/or the breather
>> hose into the air intake system is blocked.

> Actually thats a pretty common problem with those distributors. They are just crap. They make noise, they leak and they just plain dont last. Thats
> probably why audi recommends replacing the whole distributor instead of just the rotor. I have yet to take one apart for a leak problem, but Im
> sure it can be fixed without replacing the whole damn thing.

I was swayed by the reported oil smell and the lack of 'noise' as one
of the symptoms.  One of the freakiest I saw was an engine where the
little semi-circular rubber bung on the back of the head had been dropped
into the cam/follower space and blocked one of the oil return holes.

The oil overflowed into the distributor drive gear space and was
liberally drawn up the shaft.

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 Phil Payne
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