Actually... the dist. and cap is under the pass. seat and is mounted on the end of the cyl. head. It is replaceable.
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The Previa's Dist. is under the engine, facing to the rear of the van. The Cap & rotor are replaceable.
The dist. is easy to remove if you have enough room to get under the van.
Also, the dist. SHAFT oil seal goes out regular on all Previa's. Ck. this
1st. as it is the most prevalent oil leak for Previa's.
The 2nd most prevalent oil leak for these van's is from the valve cover not reinstalled correctly after removed for any reason. Make sure to use Sealant in the correct spots.
See any Haynes repair manuel. (I detest Chiltons repair-no-help manuel.
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If there is leaking around the base of the distributor, and you will need to replace the seal. The distributor oil seal is a paper gasket or rubber O-ring, and the distributor is removed to replace either one if the seal is leaking. It is easy to change, just remove distributor and change the seal.
Yes, That would be the easiest thing 2 do.
replace the cap, it most likely has a hairline crack or bad seal.
There is probably a leaky connector seal somewhere or possibly a little water gets in the distributor, provided that your cavalier is old enough to have a distributor. Check the connectors, especially around the ignition distribution. You can seal connectors with a little silicon grease, but if there is any damage, just replace the part.
Remove the transmission and starter. Unbolt the flexplate from the crank. While you're at it, replace the rear main seal. Replace the flexplate and torque bolts to manufacturer's specs.
There is a rubber O-ring seal on the distributor shaft. You will need to pull that shaft and replace the O-ring. Fairly easy job. The O-ring will cost you about $1 if you can do the work yourself.
Remove the serpentine belt. Remove the harmonic balancer. Pry it off the crankshaft. Install new seal, replace balancer and belt.
Front seal: remove engine or transmission and replace the seal. Rear seal, remove the drive shaft to replace the seal. Unfortunately, you typically only have problems with the front seal.
how do i replace a wheel seal
yes, you have. And change new seal too.
damaged internal and external disrtibutor seal
The seal is shot, time to replace the water pump. Do not let engine over heat!