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Report: Oil Leak in Distributor May Cause Misfires/Loss of Power

Honda Accord Problem
9 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Engine Affected: 2.2L 4 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 202,975 mi (142,000 mi - 291,228 mi)

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An oil leak inside the distributor can cause the engine to misfire resulting in a loss of power. It is common for the distributor to be replaced to correct this concern.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1992 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 224,650 mi

    replace dist

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 1990 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 142,000 mi

    Replace the O-ring inside the distributor before buying a whole new unit- it only cost a dollar and there is no longer oil leaking in my distributor, my car is running great!

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  • Report #3
    tkmuneca, 1991 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 189,000 mi
  • Report #4
    tanmalan, 1992 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 168,000 mi
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    I had to replace the distributor to fix this.

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  • Report #5
    b1goodbar, 1990 Honda Accord, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 291,228 mi
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    Car misfires was driving causing a loss of power and seem to momentarily stalls. Took it to the Honda Dealer and was told the reason for the misfires is an after market distributor and spark plug wires need changing. I have not replace the distributor yet but have placed an order for a new Honda distributor should arrive here on Thursday or Friday. I will update after repair and test drive.

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