Oil leak from under distributor.
06-10-2013, 04:54 AM
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Oil leak from under distributor.
Followed the steps in this DIY: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/diy-civic-del-sol-integra-distributor-o-ring-replacement-2989256/, still finding oil coming from under the distributor a week later. Seems to be coming from where the dizzy and head bolt up. I installed an oem honda o-ring.
Any other ideas?
How do you know when the internal seal needs to be replaced?
Any other ideas?
How do you know when the internal seal needs to be replaced?
06-10-2013, 05:04 AM
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Re: Oil leak from under distributor.
You know the internal seal needs to be replaced when you've replaced the outer o ring, and it's still leaking. It's pretty much that simple.
06-10-2013, 05:22 AM
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Re: Oil leak from under distributor.
Wouldn't the leak be coming from the cap area if it was an internal seal issue? ive never completely taken a dizzy apart so correct me if im wrong.
06-10-2013, 05:31 AM
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Was everything clean/nice/smooth when you installed the o-ring?
Not uncommon for people new to the whole maint thing to miss that part.
Not uncommon for people new to the whole maint thing to miss that part.
06-10-2013, 06:32 AM
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Re: Oil leak from under distributor.
The only thing that comes to mind for myself is the internal seal as well. Only other thing that I can think of that would cause it to leak again.
I'm assuming everything was tightened to spec when the distributor was installed.
Also: friendly reminder to not forget to reset your ignition timing
I'm assuming everything was tightened to spec when the distributor was installed.
Also: friendly reminder to not forget to reset your ignition timing
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