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Old 12-03-2009, 09:01 AM
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Re: Oil leak into the distributor

As an update to anyone who's interested, the Camry just blew another ignition coil (only 23k miles!...cheap AZ crap, and NO warranty). Since I have to remove the distributor to change it (well not really but it makes the job alot easier), I've also gone ahead and ordered the distributor seal kit to attempt the seal replacement. Got it here for $30...this is for the '92 but should be the same for all 3SFE/5SFE engines. This place is in Canada so don't expect it to come in a few days. If you need it fast, you'll pay for it.

http://www.kbox.ca/catalog/product_i...roducts_id/235

OEM coils can run over $100 at the stealership...I found a new one online for $85 including shipping. I will also note that you should also inspect the condenser (that cylindrical shaped part with one wire connected to the coil's "+" terminal and secured with one screw through the distributor body). Mine had the insulator melted. I didn't see this before so I could have ordered both at once and saved shipping costs. But the stealership had it for $5 so that's okay.

Stay tuned....
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