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Report: Distributors on High Mileage Vehicles May Leak Oil onto Heater Hose

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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Engines Affected: 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 2.7L V6

Average Mileage: 127,500 mi (80,000 mi - 175,000 mi)

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The distributors on higher mileage vehicles can leak oil onto the heater hose causing the hose to soften and break. Heater hose breakage will cause a coolant leak.

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  • Report #1
    tkmuneca, 1991 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 175,000 mi
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    I have a 91 Honda Accord and recently it started leaking around the area of the transmission, radiator, and oil pan. The engine starts to smoke but temp gage stays half way between hot and cold. The smell is similar to pancake syrup that has been left on the stove too long. I do not know what the problem is and I'm hoping someone will know. I still have not fixed it or had the problem taken care of. I'm a single, unemployed mother of two and I do not have the money to pay a mechanic.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 1995 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 80,000 mi

    oil leak at distributor. Replaced o-ring

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 1995 Honda Accord, 2.7L V6

    Sorry I can't give u the mileage becuase the gage cluster has died.

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1990 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder

    catching hell replaceing all heater hoses

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