how do i remove the distributor??

[Phillyfanfrombirth]

Sounds like a bad thermostat gasket or even a bad intake gasket.

Neither of these requires the removal of the distributor. I'd first change out the thermostat. If that doesn't fix it, then swap out the intake gasket....

Another spot it could be is the heater hose which connects to the intake manifold...

It could also be the waterpump leaking, itself... but that would only show up on the underside of the pump.

Another thing it could be is a blown head gasket or cracked head... but that is stuff of last resort...

BTW... the reason I haven't told you how to take out the distributor is because I really don't think you need to

[Max Mabazza]

thanks philly. im sure your right. when i look under the distributor after running the car, theres always smoke coming out of my car and a puddle of coolant under the car and right under the distributor which could be leaking from the gasket and im positive that none of the hoses are leaking. but thats all i can see with the distributor in the way. can you please tell me where the thermostat gasket and the intake gasket are located?