Huge Engine Oil Leak ??

[AMC86Kid]

Well it appears that somehow oil is just splurging from the distributor lock down bolt or the distributor, when the engine is running 

 

I will upload a video so you guys can take a look for yourself and confirm if I’m right  

 

 

Here’s a video of it before I run the engine 

 

[AMC86Kid]

And here is the oil party when the engine is running 

[AMC86Kid]

Ok show how do you guys recommend on sealing this leak 

and I’m assuming I need to do it on both the distributor and the tow down bolt 

[coheed]

You just swapped the distributor right? Was the o-ring on the new one in good condition? Was it a good interference fit when you installed it? If the o-ring got torn, or just isn't the right size for the hole you'll get an oil leak like that.

[AMC86Kid]

Oh ok good point I will look at the old one and see if there’s any difference 

[AMC86Kid]

Could I use this 

to seal the threads on the tie down bolt 

 

 

[coheed]

34 minutes ago, AMC86Kid said:

Could I use this 

to seal the threads on the tie down bolt 

 

 

Don't think the tie down bolt needs sealed. I recently messed with the one in my 2.8 and didn't have any leaks. It's probably coming from around the shaft of the distributor.

[AMC86Kid]

Ok I will swap out the orings then 

 

here’s the new ones stock oring 

 

[AMC86Kid]

And here’s the old ones stock oring 

maybe this is just a better oring 

 

[AMC86Kid]

The old oring (left) does appear to be thicker then the new oring (right)

 

 

[AMC86Kid]

Well the oring swap stopped the leak 

after I monkeyed around with getting it on and fixing the timing for hours it runs 

now I gotta clean up all the oil, and re top it off with new oil 

 

also I’m gonna look up how to hook up an oil pressure gauge