Maybe the oil is coming from above and it just looks like the distributor
is the source?  I replaced my distributor a few weeks ago but the valve
cover gasket still leaks a little.

Anyway, can someone suggest the best way to seal the valve cover gasket?  
I need to get one of those inch-pound torque wrenches to make sure I am
getting it just right I guess.  I put a little bit of rtv sealer around
the 1/2 moon things a few years ago but it stil leaked a bit and I've
never fixed it.

Chad

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005, Loren wrote:

> Ricky, It is a new one, yes. NAPA it is then!
> Thanks !
> 
> Loren
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "ProFormance" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 5:58 PM
> Subject: RE: [a2-16v-list] 16v Distributor oil leak
> 
> 
> > Is the replacement a NEW one, or a new-to-you one?
> > There are two o-rings on the 16v Dizzy..  On on the outside shaft, one on
> > the inside.. The inside one is tough to replace, and VW doesn't stock the
> > part anymore, but a suitable replacement can be found quite easily.  NAPA
> > can find a comparable o-ring.  Unfortunately, NAPA isn't open on 
> > Sunday's...
> > At least not around here =)
> > Ricky in Winchester  (drives a honda now)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Loren [mailto:[email protected]]
> > Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 6:18 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16v Distributor oil leak
> >
> > Hello all,
> >     I had to replace my distributor on the Jetta a while ago(hall sender
> > went kaput). The old one leaked oil, and I thought once the new one was 
> > in,
> > that would take care of it. It sure didn't...still leaks! How do I fix 
> > that
> > leak? What will I need for parts? I didn't want to tear into it until I 
> > know
> > I've got everything, so I can do it all at once & get it done.Thanks!
> >
> > Loren
> >
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