Nedd

distributor leaking oil, the honda dealer recommends replacing the distributer but from what i've read here it is actually the distributor seals that needs replacement.

KrayzieDxC

just spend that $4.00 gasket. and replace it your self, instead of that 333.00 distributor. see if it work, spend the little and fix it ur self , if it doesnt work let the stealer do it.

LastBoyScout

any DIY on replacing that gasket?

KrayzieDxC

d/l the service manual its sticky

Nedd

I don't have the time/space to work on this myself, I'm going to get a second opinion from another shop. I don't really trust this honda dealership, they are the same guys who diagnosed a bad battery when it was actually a faulty alternator.

KrayzieDxC

not really that hard it take lesss then 5 mins, go to a shop charge you more

you can also find a local mechanic on craigslist ,mechanic that retires

Nedd

what's the part number for this gasket?

KrayzieDxC

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...CURA_TL_GASKET




# 10 is the gasket

looks easy for me, dont waste that big money on the mechanic just to fix a dam gasket

TexasHonda

Gasket #10 seals the distributor cap to the distributor. Oring #7 is part that causes oil to leak out around the distributor drive.

Note, if oil is leaking out of the distributor cap, the internal seal is leaking. It is much more difficult to replace, maybe not possible. I have replaced #7, but not an internal seal.

good luck

Inspired[RUS]

We found this internal seal in NOK's catalogue - NOK BH3888E. But its not so simple to find it in Russia, may be in US its more prolate.