Oil leak from distributor?

[ElMasDuro]

I have a pretty bad oil leak problem on my 1990. It seems to be coming from the distributor area. When I put my hand under the distrubutor, it always comes back wet with fresh oil. I went ahead and replaced the distributor o-ring. But the problem is still there. The only thing I can think of is that the oil is coming from INSIDE the distributor. I have read on the forums that there is an o-ring inside the distributor. But I don't think oil would be going through there. If oil was going inside the distributor, it would not work correctly, am I right? This is really ticking me off. Thanks for your help guys.

[benji]

The distributor could still work. You should take the cap off (easy to do) and see if there is oil inside of it. It will be very obvious if there is.

I take it you have the stock F22A? If not, what engine do you have?

[iwork4mycb7]

maybe you didnt put the o-ring good? and yeah just take off the cap its 3 screws you have to take off, good luck

[ElMasDuro]

maybe you didnt put the o-ring good? and yeah just take off the cap its 3 screws you have to take off, good luck

Yes, that o-ring is in there alright. I bought the sealant and glued it in. I will take off the distributor cover and take a look. Thanks, guys.

[Chris_Chipmunk]

ihave that same problem and i just wanted to know when you took off your distributer how did you get the timing right ?

[quaidum]

ihave that same problem and i just wanted to know when you took off your distributer how did you get the timing right ?

the shaft of the dist. can only go into the head one way


form what i have heard there is a total of three seals
1. the shaft that goes into the head has an o-ring (#6)
2. inside the dist. there is a seal that goes onto the shaft and seats against the inside housing (comes with #4)
3. the one for the dist. cap (#9)

[Chris_Chipmunk]

Really ok thanks cuz ppl told medont mess with it it will ruin the timing but iight thanks man ill check it out tommorow

[H22WAGON93]

If you are getting oil INSIDE of the dizzy, then the shaft seal is gone, not the external o ring @ the head/cam cap. There's actually a good DIY on here about replacing it and it has some good sources on where to get the seal, it can be hard to find since Honda would want to sell you a brand new dist. housing.

Granite CB7 on Mark's name

[VEGASCOUPE]

If you are getting oil INSIDE of the dizzy, then the shaft seal is gone, not the external o ring @ the head/cam cap. There's actually a good DIY on here about replacing it and it has some good sources on where to get the seal, it can be hard to find since Honda would want to sell you a brand new dist. housing.

Granite CB7 on Mark's name

exactly what i was thinking

[benji]

Really ok thanks cuz ppl told medont mess with it it will ruin the timing but iight thanks man ill check it out tommorow

WAIT! You CAN mess up your timing. What you need to do (BEFORE you take the dizzy off) is take a sharpie and draw a line across where the distributor body meets the head. This way, you can still get the timing correct when you put it back on by lining up the mark you made before taking it off. If you don't do this, you run the risk of your car not running right until you get the timing fixed.

[Chris_Chipmunk]

Thanks man i think imma go to my friends house hes a mechanic so he could help me if i mess up lolzz

[WhiteGhost]

yes always mark your stuff before you take it off....It goes for your for your timming belt and crank gear also...................Always mark anything you take apart thats how I was told

[AnewOasis]

I had the same problem. Did you get the right size seal?