1990 Honda Accord Oil Under Distributor Cap

1990 HONDA ACCORD
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ALIKA
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1990 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 163*** miles
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I just replaced the gasket on the valve cover. However, i've discoverd oil on the underside of the distributor cap. How would oil end up on there? Everywhere else is dry - no oil
Please advise.
Aug 26, 2008 at 3:20 AM
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LARRYVAN
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Check the P.C.V valve it's under the intake manlf. you will see a hose about in the middle of the manlf. it goes to a black rubber insulated box in the back of the block.at the end of the hose is the PCV valve
Aug 26, 2008 at 1:39 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi alika,

If the oil is only at cap side, the oil seal inside the distributor is bad and needs to be replaced.
Aug 27, 2008 at 4:25 AM
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