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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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I have an oil leak from my distributor on my 81. I want to replace the seal, but my local Chevy dealer is not sure if its a rubber O ring or a cork gasket that is used for the 81 distributor. His computer was down and he said to come back tomorrow, but I wanted to be sure before I go back. Thanks in advance. :chevy
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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mine has the paper type gasket. i saw no provision for an o-ring.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Richie,
If you are referring to the the distrib/manifold gasket, it is basically just a thick piece of paper. If it is the shaft/housing seal, then that is something else. Where is the leak?

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Paul,
The leak is at the intake manifold. Its where the distributor and manifold meet.
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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rich, from what you described it should be the round blue one in paul's post.
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