1989 Honda CRX Distributor

1989 HONDA CRX
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RYANDREWS123
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1989 Honda CRX 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 300,xx miles
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i have a 1989 honda crx dx that has ran great from the day i bought it a year ago. then out of no where it sounds like theres a bearing loose or somthing and is grinding away in my distributor??? i think it needs to be replaced.. what do you say?? thanks for your time
Apr 13, 2008 at 6:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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There is a bearing just below the distributor rotor and it is probably going to give way soon.

If you can get the bearing and also the oil seal, you can do the repair.

If you can't get the parts, then you better replace the distributor ASAP or you might get stranded anytime.
May 28, 2008 at 10:06 AM
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