skinney6

I'm going to replace my distrib for a 98 civic gx
my control mod and coil are less than a year old so maybe just the housing will suffice.
can you all recommend a good make?

Former User

Honda OEM only

98civdx

I agree with Ron, Honda only.

First.EG

I've had two aip distributors for almost four years one on a 93 civic with a poorman's and the other on z6 ef with no problem what so ever.

mikekh10a

iTrader: (2)

OEM fo sho

fragmare

Yea for something like this, go with OEM Honda product if you want your money's worth. Beck/Arnley and Cardone are good too, but there's nothing like OEM for this.

skinney6

ok so where do i get an OEM? majestic, bernardi? they are damn near $400!! is what i'm going to have to pay?
what is the igniter? if i just get the housing i put in my own control mod and coil, rotor and cap. is that it?

Former User

Shop all online vendors and choose the best price - part, shipping, handling.

fragmare

Distributors aren't cheap. I replaced mine a few months ago. I just got a used OEM Honda one from a reputable auto recycler for $100 and put a new ignition coil in. If you buy a used one, make sure it's in good shape and within spec.

ScareCrower

OEM all the way.

mikekh10a

iTrader: (2)

So if you buy a used distributor, would the ignition coil be the only thing you should be cautious of? (besides the obvious maintenance of cap and rotor)

skinney6

cool, thanks yall!

skinney6

the control module can go bad, there are sensors in there as well that can go bad and there is an inner seal that can go bad and leak oil into the distrib. i replaced it on my girls accord.

Cap'N Chronic

I got a remanufactured distributer off of Ebay almost a year ago for $30 and I've never had a problem with it.

skinney6

What is "OES?"