mcg
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| posted on 3/7/20 at 10:31 PM |
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C20XE Distributor Oil Leak
Hi- I have a track day on Tuesday and so gave the car a bit of a run today to then notice a leak coming from the point highlighted in the picture.
Can anyone help me understand what fix options I have available to me?
- Is there a gasket or O ring that I need to replace? If so, can you point me in the right direction?
- Can I use a silicone gasket maker in there to seal as a temporary fix if I am not able to get the parts in time?
- Should I try tightening the bolts as a first stop?
Any help would be really appreciated!!!
Cheers
Matt
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obfripper
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| posted on 4/7/20 at 09:57 AM |
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There's an o-ring in a groove in the casing of the distributor that is usually the cause, it seals on the bore within the head, so doesn't
rely on the bolt tightness.
It may not be available from vauxhall any more, here's one on ebay, with a part no in the listing.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-Calibra-Cavalier-Corsa-Nova-Distributor-O-Ring-Seal-90167515/363037675334
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gasket-Distributor-C20XE-C20LET-18E-16N-S-Dohc-Ohc-Calibra-Ascona-New-Vauxhall/113799010928
A quick and dirty would be silicone sealer on the flat face, if you get it clean enough it should work.
Dave
[Edited on 4/7/20 by obfripper]
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mcg
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| posted on 4/7/20 at 12:14 PM |
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Fantastic. Thank you. Managed to get one from Vauxhall. Really appreciate the input.
Matt
quote:
Originally posted by obfripper
There's an o-ring in a groove in the casing of the distributor that is usually the cause, it seals on the bore within the head, so doesn't
rely on the bolt tightness.
It may not be available from vauxhall any more, here's one on ebay, with a part no in the listing.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-Calibra-Cavalier-Corsa-Nova-Distributor-O-Ring-Seal-90167515/363037675334
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gasket-Distributor-C20XE-C20LET-18E-16N-S-Dohc-Ohc-Calibra-Ascona-New-Vauxhall/113799010928
A quick and dirty would be silicone sealer on the flat face, if you get it clean enough it should work.
Dave
[Edited on 4/7/20 by obfripper]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 4/7/20 at 02:28 PM |
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If the oil ring doesn’t cure it check the crank case breather
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perksy
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| posted on 4/7/20 at 09:35 PM |
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Put a little bit of oil on it to aid fitting, Their easily damaged during assembly
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mcg
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| posted on 4/7/20 at 09:36 PM |
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Great. Thanks all. That’s my Sunday morning sorted!
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