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1997 Honda CR-V

Question: Distributor problem

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debohon, Kingston, PA, April 01, 2009, 06:37

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My car died on me two days ago i had to towe it with a wrecker to the garage. When the mechanic checked it he found that the coil and other components in the distributor was damaged. i changed the distributor and i was good to go. What do you think caused that to happen in the first place? Secondly, Please note that before this hole event my car was not throttling smoothly, meaning it was slightly trembling then the distributor thing happen. I changed the distributor and it is throttling just the same. I am very concerned, can you advise me please?

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  patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, April 01, 2009, 07:21
  

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  I have seen the distributor bearings seize on some Honda and Acura engines. Prior to the bearing actually seizing you will often notice redish brown powder in the distributor cap and as things get worse I have even heard them emit a squeaking sound at idle as the engine is running. When the distributor is at the point or has actually seized up the distributor shaft gets hot and melts the ignition rotor and usually causes the timing belt to jump out of time. Cause is just age and a bearing failure poor design I guess (they could have used a bigger /better bearing or lubricated it better).
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  Visitor, March 21, 2011, 16:22

  I also had the same problem just recently on my honda. Supposively when the camshaft jumps timing theres chances the valves may get bent, but I don't believe I have that problem either. Didn't hear any mechanical noises when the engine shut off
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