1999 Honda Civic distributor, oil leak

1999 HONDA CIVIC
15,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I had an oil leak diagnosed by a mechanic as coming from the distributor. He told me it needs to be replaced; does this sound valid, and would it be something I could do myself only knowing the basics of auto maintenance?
Aug 3, 2010 at 8:37 AM
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You can replace just the o-ring seal on the distributor which is the cause of the leak, not the distributor itself.

You DO NOT have to purhase a whole distributor. Just the seal.
Aug 3, 2010 at 9:52 AM
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