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Leaking under distributor looks like RMS?

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Old Jul 18, 2024 | 04:46 PM
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Default Leaking under distributor looks like RMS?

Will a leaky inner seal of a distributor look like a rear main seal. I redid my valve cover and finally added gasket on the four corners by cam caps.

I also changed out the o ring for the distributor where it meets the block. And inside the hole is all oil

​​​​i have pictures but can't seem to post on might be my data.
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Old Jul 20, 2024 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Leaking under distributor looks like RMS?

A leaking distributor can leak like a bad real main seal. Is it oily inside your distributor?

In my case, for some reason mine was still leaking even with a new oring and I had to put a light coat of hondabond on the oring to stop the leak on my 00 Civic
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Old Jul 20, 2024 | 04:29 PM
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Default Re: Leaking under distributor looks like RMS?

Pull the cap and inspect. that will tell you if the internal o ring is leaking.
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Old Jul 20, 2024 | 09:30 PM
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Default Re: Leaking under distributor looks like RMS?

Originally Posted by 98civdx
Pull the cap and inspect. that will tell you if the internal o ring is leaking.
This.

Mine was leaking right onto the radiator hose and transmission. Thought it was just the outer o ring turned out to be the internal.
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