Honda Distributor Leak Cover Missing

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GRNCIVIC
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When I recently replaced the rotor in my distributor I couldn`t get the leak cover to fit back in. The rotor i was given at the parts store was a slightly different shape than the old one and that made it impossible to replace the leak cover back.
I would have taken the rotor back, but I needed the car right then. I installed the new rotor without the leak cover and it ran great, so I didn`t sweat it.
Now, I`m starting to wonder.... Do I really need this part? I`m assuming that it`s just an added protection against water/moisture, right?
Are there any other problems that I might face by not using this part :?:
Nov 8, 2006 at 11:56 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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No you shouldn't run in to any other problems. I would replace the entire unit again when the time is right. That item is not critical.
Nov 9, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I`m finding this forum very helpful. Glad that you guys are here to help :)
Nov 11, 2006 at 8:21 AM

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The distributor leak cover is not critical, and running without it should not cause other problems. Replace the entire distributor when it is convenient.

Conversation Summary

After installing a slightly different distributor rotor, the owner could not refit the leak cover and left it off. The car ran fine, and the owner asked whether the cover was only moisture protection and whether omitting it could cause other issues. The expert said no other problems should occur, the part is not critical, and the whole distributor should be replaced when convenient.

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