Im not sure my distributor had the cork washer previously. Now trying to fit over shaft of distributor. Is it advisable to soak in oil before fitting or grease?
Thanks
Thanks
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Distributor cork washer - 52278
- Thread starter Kernite
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I managed to slide mine on dry but I think it would probably have benefited from being lightly oiled
distributorguy
Offroader
It'll be soaked in oil soon enough. 
There's no reason you can't use an O-ring if you prefer. If the engine has no blow-by past the piston rings and is in really good shape, that seal is completely unnecessary.
There's no reason you can't use an O-ring if you prefer. If the engine has no blow-by past the piston rings and is in really good shape, that seal is completely unnecessary.
SeriesG
Offroader
Hey Jeff! I'm right in the middle of installing the distributor you rebuilt for me (thanks!) and I ran into this same issue. The cork seal that came in my gasket kit doesn't fit and I wondered if the o-ring on the distributor would be enough. It's enough on an aircooled VW so it should on a Land Rover too I should think.It'll be soaked in oil soon enough.
There's no reason you can't use an O-ring if you prefer. If the engine has no blow-by past the piston rings and is in really good shape, that seal is completely unnecessary.
whitehillbilly64
Trekker
One on my s3 Daily.
whitehillbilly
whitehillbilly
There's supposed to be a seal there?
Don't think mine has one.
Don't think mine has one.
distributorguy
Offroader
The only time you need that seal/O-ring/washer is when the engine is worn out. Its there to prevent excess oil from being pushed out along with blow-by from severely worn piston rings and cylinder walls. It doesn't matter if you replace it, unless you REALLY need an engine rebuild.