Problem reinstalling distributor body
 

Trying to reinstall the distributor body back into engine and it doesn't want to go past the new 'O' ring.
Every thing lines up to all the markings I have made before removing the distributor and the gears feel like they line up inside the engine, but it won't seat because of the seal. Goes as far as the seal.
The p/n is 91160210201 and it fits snug, just in case someone wants to know. The old 'O' ring was orange and the new one is black.
Engine is a RS.
Any tricks to get it to seat?

I had the same issue with my '87. A little engine oil coating and then work it in...

bc green.... i do not get it you have asked in rennlist and got answers there and here you open the 2nd post with the same question while you got answers in the 1st???
Have you tried to install the distributor with out the ring??
Also did you read the help from others with an advice??

why??

Computer glitch for the double post, and I sure I am not the only person that a glitch like this has happened to. The more opinions one gets the better informed one is to do the best job.

Hi Bcg...try to get your self the grease we have suggested to you. Than, it is easy install and also easy to remove again in case you are a tooth off;-)
no problem all cool;-and yes just use a long screwdriver to remove it again...

Ivan

Hi proporsche, I got it in with well lubed motor oil and a little persuasion.
A long screw driver did the job in removing it, a big happy surprise for me considering the cramped area.
BTW, my '76 Carrera 2.7 came from your country a few years back.

Hi bc..cool you are getting better..my country ,hmm i spent most of my live in California now i live here..;-)

Ivan

I thought about that when I wrote, that you might not be an original.
49 years in Calif. for me, now PNW, close to BC.

I`am originally from the place where Ferdinand was born...;-)so who knows, where is home.
I guess,home is where the 911 is....

Ivan