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Engine oil leak help
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:40 pm
by lewie fraser
So I have an oil leak coming from what looks to be like near the distributor.At first I thought I though it was the rocker cover gasket but is it possible to have a leak around the dizzy?
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:47 pm
by firstlude
there will be a o ring on the shaft of the distributor simple fix just mark the postion of the distributor before you start , unbolt the distributor replace o ring refit alinging mark up job done
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:52 pm
by Euroal
What he said ^^^
The o ring is cheap and a easy fix.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:39 pm
by lewie fraser
Awesome that's good news.had a look online but can't find any UK sellers selling one.I might call honda and see if they can get one for me.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:58 pm
by firstlude
if you have a someone that does hydraulic hose repairs near you they should be able to match the o ring if you take it in to them only cost you a few pennys if i new the size i would find one at work and send it to you
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:44 pm
by vanzep
yeah the o ring is only £5 or £6 from Honda last time i looked
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:21 am
by GJMHONDA2012
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:32 am
by lewie fraser
Thanks guys! Right so it's best doing both seals then.
I ll give honda a call today and see if I can order the parts in
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:10 pm
by Max
Could also be vtec solenoid?
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:07 pm
by wurlycorner
Or the cam shaft end seal.
