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Distributor oil leak.

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Hi all , I hope this is easy, is there a way to stop oil leaking slightly from my wbx distributor? It only leakes a little but it is the only leak I have. What about ptfe tape wrapped around if? It's oil resistant and good up to 200'c.
1.9 wbx on LPG 1990.
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Nic.
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Replace the seal.
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How easy is that?
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Unbolt distributor clamp from engine remove distributor replace seal smear seal with grease refit distributor.
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Sounds easy. What could possibly go wrong.
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All done now, thanks bigherb.
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