Engine oil leak at bottom?

Doesn't seem to have specific torq. Here is partial procedure for distributor and o-ring replacement.


Using a new O-ring, install it on the distributor shaft. Coat it lightly with clean engine oil.
The drive lugs in the end of the distributor shaft are slightly offset to match the offset in the end of the camshaft. Position the distributor shaft for an approximate match, then fit the distributor in place.
Make certain the drive lugs are correctly engaged and the O-ring is in place. Install the retaining bolts centered in the mounts and just snug enough to hold the distributor in place.
Reconnect the external wiring and install the spark plug wires. Double check their placement.
Start the engine and set the timing. Tighten the distributor bolts.

It isn't the main seal leaking is it?

Hello

Great info from bluelightnin6

If you are talking about the hold down bolt torque for the distributor it is:

Hold down bolt torque 18 Nm (13 ft lb)

Please let us know if this was the fix for your vehicle or what was so we can better assist others.

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Please run down this guide and report back.

I have replaced the: valve cover gasket, distributor O-ring; and both gaskets on the V-tec solenoid on the back of the engine. The bottom of the v-tec solenoid has oil on it everytime after running the engine driving it like normal for 5 minutes. Could this be the main seal you were talking about? I think it might be leaking from somewhere else on the back of the engine but near the v-tec solenoid.

Hello - I know bluelightnin6, was working with you on this....but he may be tied up since there hasn't been any response to your question. So if you don't mind I may add some suggestions until he can get back with you. Review of what you are looking at is an oil leak it appears. The main seal I am almost positive is too far down below the VTEC. The VTEC is located on the cylinder head. My thought is it may be leaking out of the solenoid itself or the pressure switch that is threaded into the VTEC solenoid housing. My suggestion since you have replaced the VTEC seals is I attached the info I have on that just so you can make sure you and I are talking about the same ones. Next, there is a filter on the VTEC.....did you clean it? Next - I would remove the pressure switch and place thread tape on it and put it back in. Oil leaks are tuff......once you have cleaned it....use electrical cleaner for terminal boards...it is not as harsh and evaporates.....spray it all down really good so it is totally dry. Start the vehicle and with a mirror and strong light just stare at it. Give it time...if you say it takes about 5 minutes then you know you need to wait at least that long. If you want, use the spray first and see if you can locate the leak before you take it all apart. I show the dealer wants about $147 for the solenoid and about $68 for the switch. Again, it may be leaking out of one of these or the threads. Let me know what you find out. Oh, one last note.....you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you. I attached them last. VTEC Solenoid Inspection Notes Disconnect the 1P connector from the VTEC Solenoid Valve.

Measure resistance between the Terminal and body ground. Resistance: 14 - 30 ohms .

If the resistance is within specifications, remove the VTEC Solenoid Valve assembly from the Cylinder Head, and check the VTEC Solenoid Valve filter/O-ring for clogging. If there is clogging, replace the Engine Oil Filter and the Engine Oil.

If the Filter is not clogged, push the VTEC Solenoid Valve with your finger and check its movement. If the VTEC Solenoid Valve is normal, check the Engine Oil pressure.

Sorry about that guys. I have been wrapped up for most of the weekend because of the holiday. Thanks ImpalaSS for helping out while I was busy.

Manny3700, I hope that the great info. ImpalaSS has given you will help cure your oil leak and sorry I could not respond quick enough.

Ok, the part has stopped leaking. Here's what I did to fix it. When I tightened the solenoid back onto the car, I tightened the bolt on the bottom and the top bolt on the driver side more than the top bolt on the passenger side. This makes up for there not being a fourth bolt on the bottom driver side. Problem solved! Thank you both for your assistance with this problem.

Hello –

Great – glad you got it fixed!

Let us know if we can help you in the future……make sure you tell your friends about us.

Hey, don’t forget to check the dealer on those recalls…

Have a great weekend.

if the sloenoid is clogged getting an oil change with new oil filter will fix the problem or do you still need to clean the solenoid out?

I have replaced the oil pan gasket, vtec solenoid seal, sending unit, and valve cover gasket. Cant see no signs under the distributor. Had the engine out of the car about six months ago replacing timing belts, seals and even the rear main seal. Now Im stumped.

What I suggest is to get a dye to add to the oil. Add it, drive it, and then using a black light it will help you locate where the leak is coming from.

I did that too and no help. Could the head gasket leak oil and not cause anymore problems other than just leaking oil?

It could be leaking, but usually not.

For this engine the head gasket would not leak without affecting the engine.

If oil is splattered all over, clean it up and recheck the source of the leak. If you do not see any external leaks from above and is only coming from between the transmission and engine joint, you have a leak with the rear main seal. During replacement of the seal if the crankshaft had been damaged or the seal not correctly, you would have the problem. The other thing that can caus this is the crankshaft where the seal lips are seated are worn and the new seal is seated onto it.

My Honda has been leaking oil for a while now. When I looked under the car the oil is in the area to the far right of the oil pan. The oil pan mounts left to right with the drain plug on the left hand side under the timing belt. I thought it was the oil pan gasket so I replaced it twice. The oil builds up on the right hand side of the oil pan near two seperate guards I have to remove along with the exhaust and an underbody guard. The leak is not much maybe about a quart every two months but I would like to get it fixed.

Thanks
Shane

Have you looked under the timing cover at two potential leak areas? They include the crankshaft seal and the oil pump.

I will try this and get back to you. Thanks

The oil is actually dripping from the oil pan on the opposite side of the timing belt. I can send pictures if that will help?

could it be leaking from the distributor?

A couple of other things to think about. For instance, oil will travel down a path that it finds and that is usually the path of least resistance. I would start looking up. For instance, there is a seal at the other end of the block between the tranny and the block on the crankshaft. I am ruling out the oil pan and the oil pan gasket. Also, on the back side of the block are a coule of hoses that oil flows through. Check for any cracking on the hoses.

If the leak is from upper portion of trans, yes, it would be from the distributor.

I recently had the timing belt, distrib & water pump replaced. Since then it has begun leaking oil. Unfortunatly the shop that did the work has shut down. Also I had the oil sending unit replaced. I am leaking oil from behind the motor.( between motor & fire wall. I can not see whear it is actually leaking at. I can only tell by the oil spot on the carport. Does any one have suggestions whear the leak may be at.

check to see that the oil sending unit is tight

On 1990-1995 Accords (except V-6) and 1988-1995 Preludes, look for it above or below the oil filter, threaded into the side of the engine block.

My check engine light came on steady. Oil appears to be leaking from the front and rear of the engine block. The leak is extremely slow when the car is sitting, but appears to be leaking faster and burning when car is running. Could it be the head gaskets, seals or the valve cover leak or do you think its something much more serious like the cylinders? With this amount of mileage on it,is it worth it to look into repairing any of it. Everything else on car is working fine. Car is still running without cutting off, plus I Just had some engine work done with crank position sensor, and a full tune up. Now engine light is on again. Please advise!!!!

Hi there,

Before doing anything you should get the fault code read, report back the code and get the oil leak investigated and identified first, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

[b] I have a 95 honda accord with over 100k miles. I now have a oil leak. how difficult is it to change the oil pan? and where is the oil pan located? is this something that happen often? about how many hours work this take and estm price. could this be something else that is leaking?

It could be the oil pan that is leaking but it could be several other things as well. For instance, the oil pump is external and could be the problem. It is usually similar to the water pump and closely located under the timing covers. It could be an oil seal on the crankshaft and oil does move through a few other locations that could be leaking. It could be the transmission as well.

Investigate this further and determine where it is leaking by putting a fresh piece of cardboard under the engine and noting where the oil is dripping and thus where it comes from.

For your information, on as engines that I know of the oil pan is on the bottom of the engine.

Hi everyone, I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX, 2.2L V-TEC engine, 120,000 miles on it. While checking my transmission fluid, I noticed oil leaking from a thing on top of the oil sending unit. I took it to the honda dealer but they won't give me any information unless I pay a $100.00 diagnostic fee. Needless to say, this fee has nothing to do with the cost of the repair if I let them fix it. Can anyone please tell me what this part is and if it is expensive?

[quote:84c09f5add="swhite64"]Hi everyone, I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX, 2.2L V-TEC engine, 120,000 miles on it. While checking my transmission fluid, I noticed oil leaking from a thing on top of the oil sending unit. I took it to the honda dealer but they won't give me any information unless I pay a $100.00 diagnostic fee. Needless to say, this fee has nothing to do with the cost of the repair if I let them fix it. Can anyone please tell me what this part is and if it is expensive?[/quote:84c09f5add]

Bit confused more info is needed
Please pin point the area you are looking at
Or take it to a local repair shop and not the dealer
And I m sure they will be more that happy to check it for u

Good luck

I have replaced the distributor o-ring , both of the vtec solenoid gaskets.

Hi,

I attached an exploded view of the top end of the engine. See if there is anything you may have missed. I have to ask. Has the valve cover gasket been replaced? Is the leak coming from the top of the engine and running down on the transmission?

Let me know.
Joe

I have a 95 accord EX 2.2 and I'm having all sorts of problems!!! First, I have a small oil leak, and my oil light comes on and blinks whil driving. My [automatic] transmission slips really bad, and I'm also losing coolant, so my engine will sometimes overheat. I have alot of modifications, one including lowering the chassis, so i've bottomed it out a couple of times. I guess my question is, how can i save this poor car? I want to take it step at a time...the oil, tranny, and the coolant. any suggestions??? :(

[quote:4cd6bf7414="jasonhoward1"]I have a 95 accord EX 2.2 and I'm having all sorts of problems!!! First, I have a small oil leak, and my oil light comes on and blinks whil driving. My [automatic] transmission slips really bad, and I'm also losing coolant, so my engine will sometimes overheat. I have alot of modifications, one including lowering the chassis, so i've bottomed it out a couple of times. I guess my question is, how can i save this poor car? I want to take it step at a time...the oil, tranny, and the coolant. any suggestions??? :([/quote:4cd6bf7414]

Fix the oil leak-find out why you losing coolant-maybe your burning it or thru leakage that your overheating. Transmission-maybe all it needs is fresh correct fluid and filter.