Another Oil Leak Thread

[zero2sixtyr35]

I recently found an oil leak underneath or somewhere near the distributor cap end. I noticed that the tranny side had black smudge on it and noticed that some are still wet. Located it to it's source... oil leaking from underneath the distributor cap. I'm about to take it to a mechanic... any heads up about what needs to be done? Possibly, replace distributor cap, gasket, what else? Maybe the reason for my auto tranny slipping/ grinding also? car has 177k miles. timing belt, etc needs to be done soon too so alot of maintenance up ahead. TIA!

[ExplodingCake]

I recently found an oil leak underneath or somewhere near the distributor cap end. I noticed that the tranny side had black smudge on it and noticed that some are still wet. Located it to it's source... oil leaking from underneath the distributor cap. I'm about to take it to a mechanic... any heads up about what needs to be done? Possibly, replace distributor cap, gasket, what else? Maybe the reason for my auto tranny slipping/ grinding also? car has 177k miles. timing belt, etc needs to be done soon too so alot of maintenance up ahead. TIA!

distributor o-ring could be the culprit or the valve cover gasket on that section is shot. And that leak will not affect your A/T , since on A/T i suggest you change your A/T fluid and see how it goes... Keeping the fluids fresh is one of the keys to a healthy engine and it's components.

[zero2sixtyr35]

actually, my neighbor just told me that it could be my o-ring. probably is?? how much does it cost to get that problem fixed?

well i was told that if i have an oil leak near the distrubtor end, that my solenoid or tcu... whatever my be faulty due to that leak. for sure, next maintenance, new motor oil change and tranny fluid flushed along with the oil leak problem. TIA!!

[ExplodingCake]

actually, my neighbor just told me that it could be my o-ring. probably is?? how much does it cost to get that problem fixed?

well i was told that if i have an oil leak near the distrubtor end, that my solenoid or tcu... whatever my be faulty due to that leak. for sure, next maintenance, new motor oil change and tranny fluid flushed along with the oil leak problem. TIA!!

Yep , that's definitely it. The O-ring. Check your A/T fluid if it's still reddish colored. If it's like brownish or darker than red then you need to change the fluid.

[zero2sixtyr35]

thanks for the quick responses bro! how do i check the auto fluid? is it that dip stick near the tranny end? there's no way i can reach it, if it is... it's short. and my arms are to big to get through the hoses. is there a tool for that? i know these are all newb questions... but wth?! TIA!!

[ExplodingCake]

thanks for the quick responses bro! how do i check the auto fluid? is it that dip stick near the tranny end? there's no way i can reach it, if it is... it's short. and my arms are to big to get through the hoses. is there a tool for that? i know these are all newb questions... but wth?! TIA!!

No prob bro.

It's right in front of the tranny itself, probably covered a lil by those radiator hoses. It's a yellow colored dipstick. You can fit in , I only use my fingers by the time I reach thru the dipstick. You can't miss it

[zero2sixtyr35]

my memory tells me that my dipstick is colored red??! anyway, i know what you're talking about. the stick itself is really short. so i don't know how i can reach it unless "I TRY". anyway, where can i go about finding how to refill the tranny fluid if i were to do it on my own?? can't exactly see it up front like how to refill motor oil.

[Leung]

there should be a drain bolt underneath the car, just drive it around a bit to warm up the oil so it flows easier when drained. to refill just get yourself a really long funnel and go to town on that dipstick hole.

don't forget to use Genuine Honda ATF. i know it's not cheap but that's what our auto tranny wants to drink.

the dizzy o-ring is pretty cheap from the dealer, just grab yourself a Haynes manual or i think someone even made a DIY guide on the site here on how to change one out.

[zero2sixtyr35]

thanks for the input!! i have the long funnel and extra botle of honda atf fluid. question though, will i be able to tell if there's enough fluid in the tranny like the gauge level of the motor oil's dipstick? i'm thinking of just putting the rest of the bottle in there... how many does it usually take to fill?

dizzy o-ring is what it's called? i'll check into that. thanks!!

[zero2sixtyr35]

just added some atf earlier today and like night and day... the car drives like it's 10 years younger. seriously. no grinding from dead stop to start from cold morning starts, no delay of shifting if i drive somewhat hard than casual. makes me enjoy driving my car again. thanks for the input!

[ExplodingCake]

just added some atf earlier today and like night and day... the car drives like it's 10 years younger. seriously. no grinding from dead stop to start from cold morning starts, no delay of shifting if i drive somewhat hard than casual. makes me enjoy driving my car again. thanks for the input!

So you only lack cherry juice. So your tranny problem is fixed. It mean you can go to the meet

[zero2sixtyr35]

not yet bro. i need to replace the o-ring so that all my liquid problems are fixed in the car. but yeah, the car feels fawkin great now!

[ExplodingCake]

not yet bro. i need to replace the o-ring so that all my liquid problems are fixed in the car. but yeah, the car feels fawkin great now!

Easy fix

A haynes manual will be a good source to follow.

[zero2sixtyr35]

yeups! i'm about to do some errands for the car so everything should be working up to par soon!

[Leung]

yeah just call up a Honda dealer and ask for the "o ring" that goes behind the distributor.

just becareful when replacing that.
if i had the part number i'd give it to you but on all of the invoices from Honda, it just says o-ring so i don't know which part # it is to give you.

also call around to a a few Honda dealers near you because some of them like to charge extra on parts.