And, if you do get the ignition (distributor) wet, then use WD40 on the
inside of the distributor cap.





"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1122140892.e13c5f620555777cd10001a5ac4164ca@t eranews...
> Which engine is it? If the V8, then sometimes oil leaks out the rear of
> the
> intake manifold gasket. DIY carwash is a good way to remove oil, if you
> don't get the ignition system wet.
>
> Earle
>
> "mike92105" <mike92105@***.net> wrote in message
> news:uZuEe.104105$Qo.35964@fed1read01...
>> Does anybody have suggestion for local mechanic in San Diego to fix
> my
>> oil leaking '88 Wagoneer. It is not the valve cover and I already had
>> rear
>> seal replaced. I would do it myself if I could locate the leak. It is
>> more
>> of a nuissance leak, in that it is small but it drips right on the
>> exhaust
>> manifold which causes a bad smell.
>> Saw a guy cleaning his engine compartment at the local do it
>> yourself
>> carwash the other day, would this be a good way to remove old oil or is
>> there a better way, so that I can possibly see where it is leaking from.
>>
>>
>
>