How to replace internal seal of distributor in Honda Accord?
Simple remove it, rotate it 180 degrees, and re-install it. This is an optional step, but if you have the dizzy out and are going to replace the inner seal, you might as well replace the outer O-ring also. This is just pennies in cost for the peace of mind and preventing having to do this again soon.
Where does the oil leak on a Honda distributor?
Honda distributors have a shaft seal inside the that tends to leak, when this seal leaks you will find oil in the lower part of the distributor cap (photo 1).
How to replace black cap seal on Honda Accord?
Figure 5. An optional replacement step is for this black cap seal. Flip the dizzy over and use a small pen knife or flat head screwdriver to carefully remove the retaining ring, pin (should just fall out), and rotor. Make sure that you note the correct position of the rotor and replace it in the same way.
Why is the distributor on my Honda Accord going bad?
The distributor on your Accord, like any other car, makes sure that the spark plugs fire in the correct order. The dizzy, as it is commonly called, has a couple of seals and O-rings inside that will go bad over time. This can cause a small oil leak and will eventually start creating worse problems if you don’t fix it straight away.
Honda distributors have a shaft seal inside the that tends to leak, when this seal leaks you will find oil in the lower part of the distributor cap (photo 1).
Simple remove it, rotate it 180 degrees, and re-install it. This is an optional step, but if you have the dizzy out and are going to replace the inner seal, you might as well replace the outer O-ring also. This is just pennies in cost for the peace of mind and preventing having to do this again soon.
Figure 5. An optional replacement step is for this black cap seal. Flip the dizzy over and use a small pen knife or flat head screwdriver to carefully remove the retaining ring, pin (should just fall out), and rotor. Make sure that you note the correct position of the rotor and replace it in the same way.
What to do if your Honda Accord has an intake leak?
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