oil in the distributor

1989 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
98,000 MILES
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JEBL1216
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not getting any spark took off the distributor cap and found oil in there what are the possible reasons for this
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:51 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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There has got to be a seal somewhere in the shaft of the distributor to keep oil out.So worn or damaged distrubitor.
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Worned distributor drive gear,seal/gasket
Dec 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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