MX83 leaking oil from distributor?

[79GT]

hey mate, cheers for that. I know how to set ignition timing, i just didnt understand the "sleep mode" as you put it.

I have replaced all plugs and all leads, it is unlikely the new plugs are the problem as it was the same two cylinders that had fouled plugs when i first got the car.
The platinum plugs will be my next step, but the car should "run normally" without them though...and this leads me to my next delemma.

I am thinkin a new rotor button and cap are in order, no cracks but the botton doesnt look super great....but i am still unsure why the same two cylinders are missing when all the terminals in the cap looks similiar condition.

[CrUZida]

Peter, when I bridged out the contacts in my diagnostics box (I gather they are TE1 and E1) the timing does not lock. The ecu does enter sleep mode as the CEL starts flashing, but the timing is still jumping around between 5 at 10 deg.

Thoughts?

[petergoudie]

I can't remember off hand which contacts to short. I'm not sure if its the same two to start the diagnostics.

If the timing jumps around it is normally a sign of a worn bearing in the distributor or distributor shaft. Does it move back & forth if you push it (I'm not talking about rotational slack). If so, that is most likely the problem but not an answer to the oil issue. That's pointing more towards a head gasket issue if the timing is not way out.

[CrUZida]

Good point on the dizzy shaft bearings.
I'll have to check it at some stage.

[andrew_mx83]

dont worry about platinums.

ngk standard all the way @ $3 each