Ok 1st post... be easy .

I bought my first Honda a couple of days ago... high mileage, 1997 Civic. Standard. I normally drive a diesel and my commute of less than 5 miles on it is not fun.

Soo... oil is leaking out of my distributer cap.. I saw them on ebay where I can just buy the whole unit.... i figure it is easier that way... is it just plug and play? Do I have to re time? Sorry for my lack of knowledge..... Thanks for any help you can give me!

 

Purchase a HONDA not aftermarket distributor.
Ensure you have a fresh distributor O-Ring and then reinsert new distributor.
Use timing light & paper clip method to set ignition timing.
Enjoy your non-leaking distributor.
More info on each step is in the FAQs.

 

A wealth of information in the FAQ. Thank you!

 

I don't see why you need to replace the whole dizzy.If it's just the oil leak you want to fix,that is just the o-ring.Quick fix,just mark where the dizzy is located so it goes back in the same place.

 

I agree. you don't need a whole distributor for a small oil leak in the gasket. Honda Distributor gaskets are available or... Make your own with some Permatex.

 

Feels good to agreed with by 'the old wise one' hehehe Love ya avatar Shodan! suits 20,000+ posts,great achievement mate.