1988 Toyota Corolla

Tiny
HONOLULU
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  • 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 130,000 MILES
I have oil leaking along the distributor shaft into the cap, then out and onto the trans and ground. I've already had the distributor off and replaced the o-ring on the shaft, but I'm told there is another o-ring or seal on the shaft. I'm pretty sure this is the oil leak, is it do-able? I'm pretty handy but not much experience on Toyotas (not that their distributors are any different than other cars).

Next, left side power steering rack seal is bad. Can the seal be replaced without taking the rack out of the car, does it make sense to replace only one seal or should I put in a reman rack?
Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 11:42 PM

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Tiny
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You should probably get the seal for the dist. From Toyota. If it continues to leak, put some RTV around the mating surfaces.

You will have to remove the rack for the seal. Problem may be finding the seal for the rack. I would probably just change the rack.
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 AT 9:02 AM

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