distributor cap gasket?? where to find one?

[mikebluesrt]

i have a 90 240sx w/ a ka24e. i just recently changed plugs, wires, cap, and rotor but the gasket between the cap and the distributor is in pieces and not reusable. i can't seem to find one at local parts stores. will it end up being dealer only or is there an easier way? any help is appreciated

[ashibah83]

i have no idea what ur talking about, i dont remember a gasket on mine from when i did a tune up

[got chub]

no such thing there good buddy

[yangs13]

they usually only come with the cap when purchased. can't usually buy them separate...thats my experience from working at autozone

[yangs13]

im not sure if the 240sx cap has one though...

[s14tan]

WTF Is there such thing?

lay off the shrooms bro.

[got chub]

the 240 does not have one. i just did mine and my gf 240 neither of which came with a gasket.

[s14tan]

^ I'm still jealous of your girl friend... her zenki is probably better than mine lol

[mikebluesrt]

i'll try to take a pic of it later and show you guys what i'm talking about

[got chub]

yes pics will help

[got chub]

^ I'm still jealous of your girl friend... her zenki is probably better than mine lol

she is on the forums twistedragdol is her user name oh by the way I'm working on a set of alum 26mm z brake or her!

end thread jack

[s14tan]

[mikebluesrt]

here's the pic of it..i also called a local nissan dealership today and ordered one

[nissans13240sx]

There is an o- ring on the distributor. Thats all you really need to stop oil from leaking out. Just find one the same size or close.

[mikebluesrt]

There is an o- ring on the distributor. Thats all you really need to stop oil from leaking out. Just find one the same size or close.

i don't have problems with oil leaking from the bottom of the distributor. i replaced the cap and rotor. then, i realized there was a gasket between the cap and distributor. i thought there wasn't much use for it and it'd be fine without it. however, when you look at the cap sitting on the distributor without that gasket there are small holes where moisture and road grime could get in. probably would have been fine and could've used rtv. i would rather be safe than sorry plus everyone thought i was crazy

[silpena]

u know i don't think there is one but for some reason after i did my head gasket fix it looked funny too like a gasket should be there or something to block moisture.

[White Comet]

i dont remember seeing one on my friends ka and we messed w/ it a lot, doesnt matter cuz its dead now

[positron1]

http://www.courtesyparts.com/b....html

[White Comet]

looks like u cant buy it separately

[mikebluesrt]

looks like u cant buy it separately

you can order it seperately. i did

[White Comet]

well then, i guess i was

[mikebluesrt]

well then, i guess i was

lol...all the way!

[White Comet]

lol glad u enjoyed it

[tramp_drift240]

its just the little thing to seal dust and stuff from getting inside the dist. cap.

i just wrapped some electrical tape around the opening.

[mikebluesrt]

whatever works i guess....but i felt a little better knowing that i replaced what was supposed to be there...but to each their own

[mikebluesrt]

well,here's the new gasket and for anyone wondering the here's the nissan part # 22185-27m15

[silpena]

sweet i need one of those too. How much was it?

[mikebluesrt]

sweet i need one of those too. How much was it?

it was right around 6 bucks..but the dealer will ask you if you have a mitsubishi or hitachi distributor..but i think the vin number should tell them that

[silpena]

cool i have the mitsu.

[mikebluesrt]

cool i have the mitsu.

yeah..that's what i have too..so it should be right around 6 dollars then