'98 900 2.0i Distributor leak

Mellow · 18 July 2011, 06:40:10 PM

Hi men.
Im about to finally replace the cooling hoses on my 900 which have a coating of sludge from the dreaded common distributor leak. I would like to change the seal in the distributor to see if i can cure that problem too while im there to preserve the new hoses.
Does anyone know where i can buy the seal/kit from for my model as i see Elkeparts have ceased trading now? A link would be very helpful

Thanks.
Mick

Saabman · 18 July 2011, 07:08:24 PM

I'd try a dealer, they can't be that expensive.

Mellow · 18 July 2011, 10:36:11 PM

ok il see what they say.im just guessing they will want to sell me a complete distributor though

cheers

Holski · 18 July 2011, 11:54:13 PM

Please let us know how you get on as I have same problem with my 9-3.

sgould · 19 July 2011, 12:12:12 AM

One like this?

Article : Sealing ring
PartNo : 9176470
Order Quantity : 1

Mellow · 20 July 2011, 08:41:45 PM

no m8

i believe its the inner seal on the shaft as its not leaking down the block but out of the cap

I've changed my pipes and coolant now. Those 2 pipes to the heater matrix were a right royal PITA to get the clips off & on

Holski · 20 July 2011, 10:19:15 PM

Quote from: Mellow on 20 July 2011, 08:41:45 PM
no m8 i believe its the inner seal on the shaft as its not leaking down the block but out of the cap
I've changed my pipes and coolant now. Those 2 pipes to the heater matrix were a right royal PITA to get the clips off & on
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Mine is the same. Having to take the Dizzy cap off every now and then and wipe the small amount of oil away.

Mellow · 21 July 2011, 10:24:48 PM

yep same as m8

is that a lambretta in ur avatar? i just bought a sterling end can for one of those

Holski · 24 July 2011, 11:27:41 PM

Its a Vespa PX200, PM drop bars, Malossi 210 kit and a PM pipe. I think the photo was taken in about 1990. At a Mod rally on the Isle of Wight. It was one of my favorite Scooters. Just sold my Lambretta, 1960 TV175 Series II, GP200 motor with a Rapido barrell, 30 mil del'lorto and a JL exhaust. Want a new Vespa GTS300 now! What do you have my friend?

Mellow · 25 July 2011, 08:51:56 PM

That all sounds very impressive mate but i dont actually know much about vespa's lambrettas

The Sterling cans fit onto micron pipes perfectly

I have an R1,a RD350F2 YPVS i restored and have just completed a rare RD125LCMK3 YPVS

Holski · 26 July 2011, 11:12:46 PM

Sorry fella! Lol.Not that impressive, necessity really, trying to make 50 year old Tech keep up with the slowest of todays traffic! I love them though. Had my bike licence for 23 years now I the biggest thing I've ridden is a TZR250! Will get a bike one day. Properly something like a GSX1400.