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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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