How to replace distributor in 99 Honda CR-V?

What I really have no clue on is timing. I understand that I can't just
pull the old out, pop the new in and viola! Can anyone point me to
instructions, whether they be in a shop manual or other resource?

If any tools, ie timing gun would make my life easier, I am all for it!

TIA, Steve

 

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Why not? You'll be a s close as damn is to swearing. You'll be within
about 5 degrees if you line it up the same.

Who told you to replace the distributor, and what's the mileage?

That's pretty drastic.

'Curly'

 

OK, then I'm all wrong! Uhhhm, I definitely need to replace it, as I
broke off that spring-loaded switch that juts out from the dist to the
cap!

Line what up? The dist housing has 3 bolts attaching it to the engine,
so there's not much to line up, I dont think so, anyway. I think that I
need to pay attention the orientation of the rotor before I pull it
from the old. Am I right?

 

What spring is that?

Click here:
<http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.asp?Model=CR%2DV&Year=1999&TrimLevel=5DR+EX&TransLevel=4ATKA&Section=A&Category=E++0510%7CDISTRIBUTOR+%28TEC%29&Doors=5&Emissions=KA&PartCatalogId=13S100&ViewParts=true>
and tell us what part it is that broke.

You *MUST* set the ignition timing properly. This is achieved
by loosening the three bolts and rotating the distributor
ever so slightly until the timing marks are properly aligned.

"Close" was OK prior to computerized engine controls. It is
unacceptable now.

You need a timing light to see the marks, which are on the
crankshaft pulley and timing belt cover.

 

i'm pretty sure that model uses crank timing, not distributor timing.
besides, it sounds like all he needs is a new distributor cap, not a
whole new distributor.

 

The spring on part number 10 broke off. Thanks for the info! Back to my
original post - I suspected that I needed to set the ignition timing,
but I'm not sure how to use a timing gun. Can anyone point me to in
structions, book, etc?

Thanks again to all who have (and perhaps will ) reply!

--Steve

 

then get a new spring. something out of an old pen will work just dandy.

you don't need to replace the distributor, so you don't need to mess
with any timing. the worst case scenario is replacing the coil, but
that doesn't require distributor removal.

if you /do/ need to check timing, and this is not a crank-timed vehicle,
just use a conventional timing light and the timing marks on the
accessory belt pulley. make sure the service jumper is connected.

if you plan on doing much other work on this vehicle, you will be well
advised to buy the factory manual from helm.com.

 

Won't work. The spring is housed inside molded plastic, which is
attached to the distributor. Hmmm, now that I'm looking at the link
again - is part number 10 the coil assy? I could just replace the coil,
no?

 

If the car has a distributor, then its timing is set by turning the
distributor.

The K-series engine that replaced the B-series *is* crank-timed, and has no
distributor.

 

Correct!

You can to to a wrecking yard and pull a coil off any '92+ Integra or CR-V.
A lot cheaper than a new one. Take your old one along to make sure they
match.

I'd strongly advise against aftermarket coils.

And so long as you don't loosen the three distributor screws, you don't
need to set the timing.

 

A timing gun is easy as pie. It will come with intructions,unless you get a
rental one.

You warm the engine up to full-hot, then shut it off. Short the Service
Check Connector, then restart the engine.

The timing light will have three connectors. The red alligator clip
attaches to the + terminal of the battery, the black one to the - terminal.
The inductive clip attaches to the #1 plug wire. Now you aim the light at
the crank pulley, then pull the trigger. It should be obvious what to do
from there. The middle of the group of three marks on the pulley ought to
line up with the pointer on the timing belt cover. Loosen the three
distributor bolts, then turn the distributor as needed.

 

The igniter.

 

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Hey Tegger, is it the coil that has to have _heat-sink paste_ on the
backside to prevent overheating, or the igniter? I've never had a
distributor that far apart.

'Curly'