Howdy. My 1993 Civic 1.6 will not start. It will turn over but wont fire. It does not have any spark. I'm not 100% certian but I think it's the distributor.

My question is: do I have to worry about screwing up the timing if i remove the distributor? It look like just 3 or 4 bolts and a few plugs. Anyone have a diagram? Can someone provide a breif step by step process.

Also what is the main relay and where can I find it on my car?

Thanks

 

your distributor is 3 bolts and a couple plugs. when you put on the new one eep the cap off of it so you can turn it to line up with the cam. once its seated in fully then tighten down the 3 bolts and center the bolts in the slots. that will be a good safe place to have it so then you can take it to someone to adjust the timing correctly

 

Thanks alot for the information. I'm really hard up for cash and this information is invaluable.

Wouldn't the ECU automatically adjust the timing for me?

 

it only adjusts the advance. it doesnt do much for the actual timing of the engine. you have to set the distributor right when the car is at idle. the distributor is the only think telling the ecu the position on the engine so if the distributor is off then the ecu will be off too

 

the car is back and running guys. I replaced the whole distributor. this was not hard at all, except those two stupid plugs. not sure why i worrried about it too much. Thanks for the help guys.

 

its just fear of the unknown. the more you do things the more things you will feel better about doing. glad to hear its running again, good job

 

So could I remove mine and change the bearings?

 

no, there are no bearings available for the general consumer. you will have to get another one if there is something wrong with your bearings. i know of a couple places that have them sort of cheap if you need

 

Officially, the bottom half of the distributor doesn't come apart. So you are on your own finding bearings, seals, etc. for it.

 

Oh alright, I found a kit from the UK with the shaft, bearing, seal, but for as much as that\s going to cost plus get put in, I think I'd rather get a new one. What kinda price are you talking Phillstubs?