CEL came on on way home from work today. Only noticed a little rough idle and decreased rpms(400-500 judging by dashboard gauge. seeemed fine going down the road. Got a code 43 which was not in my Haynes manual but found out it how to do with the fuel system from this site. I read from old posts that it could be a O2 issue. I have recently replaced the O2 sensor. My car(1992 Accord Ex} was running horrible but did not have a CEL. After posting on this site I was advised to chane the O2 sensor and get Denso brand. It solved my problem(yes!) but I had to settle for a Bosch O2 and sure enough 220miles later I had to replace it because it started running terrible again and I did get code 41(Bosch again because it was free)I have approx 200 miles on it since the swap. Also this weekend I tried to replace the O-ring on the distributor,(the old ring was gone when I took the distributor out) however it kept sliding up the shaft so i just left it there. i know big mistake. So I still have a leak but thats on the back burner for now. Sorry for the long post but my question is did I possibly do something to the timing, or do I have a O2 issue or do I really have a fuel issue? What should I check? Thanks`

 

Dude, you need to learn to use an outline form to describe your problems. You need to describe, like I did this then this happens, then on and on. Don't jump all over the place and confuse yourself and any one who wants to help you. I really want to help you but reading this paragraph frustrate me.
But I will make an attempt to help you:
1) Code 43, almost always mean O2 sensor is bad. Your car only has one.
2) Brand of O2 you should always use is NTK or Denso. In your case, if money is tight, go to RockAuto.com. The denso is only about $30, direct OEM replacement, no plug hacking involve.
3) If you want to know if your O2 Sensor is bad, other than the code 41 or 43, take the plug off the sensor. The Cel will come on but it will drive better.
4) If a Bosch O2 sensor was used, I hope that you didn't hack the plug from the engine side.
5) Now your distributor, did you buy an O-ring specifically for your distributor? This is why it slide up and down the shaft. Get an OEM one. You could buy it from Ebay or check with the dealer.

Here's a link that might help you:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?p=2950720

Sorry man, but if you need good help, accurate, detailed, and good order descriptions are essential.
Update us to see what you got and we could help you further.

Good luck.

 

I will try. But I don't know what you mean by"hacked the plug from the engine side". The O ring came from the dealership.

 

The plug that the O2 sensor plug into. Some times people aren't so bright and instead of buying an O2 that has the correct plug to plug directly into the one on the car, they cut the wires on both sides and connect them directly bypassing the plugs.
The o-ring should slide on and stay on the groove in the end dizzy shaft. It should not slide off at all. Turn the dizz and see if the bearing is wobbling.

 

The Bosch had the correct plug but the wires are 3 times as long as they need to be. It came with tie downs so you bundle the wires up. Putting on the Denso O2 this weekend. Autozone will credit me for the Bosch so it will only coat me 5-6 bucks. I will try putting on o-ring also. Thanks for the info!

 

Replaced the Bosch O2 with the Denso. Unfortunately I also replaced o- ring on the distributor and broke the upper engine mount for the distributor. Must have over torqued it on my previous attempt. JB welded it. Think it will work? O should I get someone to weld it on? Thanks

 

If you're talking about on the distributor it should hold up considering you got three bolts holding it on. I would let that thing cure for a couple days if it was me to be sure it hardens good.

 

Its not the distributor itself but where it mounts.(top mount). I wil let it cure like you said and hope it will be ok. Thanks

 

As long as it's securely fasten and do not move when the dizzy rotates internally, you'll be fine. That thing is pretty hard, how did you break it? Did you yank the dizzy with the bottom 2 bolts out and top still in?
Good luck.

 

Must have happenned on my previous attempt when the o-ring kept sliding up and I ended up leaving it there and then bolted the dizzy on. Not very smart. I know