I bought an EBAY unit. It operates fine as I installed it and the car definately runs. Then I realized it is missing the item in the picture. It seems it is just a dust/debris shield, but correct me if I'm wrong!
Thanks
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dont worry about that it doesn t need it ! but at least the distributor works couse you got it from ebay leave him a good feed back!~!

 

its just a heat shield.It wont take long for you to remove the cap and rotor to install it.

 

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It's actually an arc shield. It prevents the possibility of spark arc to the contacts on the ignitor.

It's a five minute install and a $5 part. I recommend installing one.

 

Ok I don't have one. The one in the photo is from my other distributor in the other car. I'll double check that the part is indeed missing and then order it.
Looks like #5 in this illustration


http://www.hondaautomotivepart...EC%29
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its an arc shield.it'll still work but you run a chance of the spark arcing in the coil pack.rare but it happens with higher power coils.

 

Ok word. I'll unstrap the dist from the car this week and put it in.
Thats what she said.
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My distributor has been working fine without one since I can remember, but i guess its better safe than sorry.

 

you dont really need one, I have never used one they always seem to brake on me