leaky distributor ?

[scirocco16v@europe.com (doug czajka)]

ok so my distributor on my 88 16v was leaking oil and im  going to replace it...well i got the old one out and was wondering where is it leaking from?  Do i need to pull the valve cover and a cam to replace a faulty seal?  Or will putting in the new distributor cure my problem?  I can't really see the "shaft seal" i've heard talk about that causes these leaks.  hmm...

Also, anyone got any tips on setting the ignition timin on a 16v? It seems damn near impossible to get a timing light into the timing hole on the tranny because of all the shit above it.  

Thanks a bunch
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Doug C.
'88 16v
Raleigh, NC

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