I was casualy checking out my engine compartment to see what i could do here and there (plenty, let me tell you) when i noticed ALOT of oil/grease on the block. THEN I noticed a hole. Now the engine has been running.... ok. But it has been running. Check out the pics. Is this supposed to be there?
(sorry about size)
Car: 1986 Honda Accord LXi Hatchback.
Heart: A20A @ 9_ hp?
Mods: Partially removed front and rear bumper. Keyed with large dent along passenger side. Dimpled hood with encrusted bird droppings for added effect. Locked right emergency break (Recently "fixed").
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ohhhh crap man, you will need new trany.
JK, it is the normal hole. that is where you shine the timing light to get your timming right.
Alex.
what? timing light? What? do not mess with me man.
Car: 1986 Honda Accord LXi Hatchback.
Heart: A20A @ 9_ hp?
Mods: Partially removed front and rear bumper. Keyed with large dent along passenger side. Dimpled hood with encrusted bird droppings for added effect. Locked right emergency break (Recently "fixed").
http://www.belineperspectives.com : another perspective
hahaha that was evil. Damn your engine is dirty. You need to go down to the carwash and pressure wash that with engine cleaner or tire cleaner so you can actually see what you're doing.
is it supposed to spit oil like that?
Car: 1986 Honda Accord LXi Hatchback.
Heart: A20A @ 9_ hp?
Mods: Partially removed front and rear bumper. Keyed with large dent along passenger side. Dimpled hood with encrusted bird droppings for added effect. Locked right emergency break (Recently "fixed").
http://www.belineperspectives.com : another perspective
yea that is for checking your timing Mine came with a rubber stopper you should be able to find one at the bone yard.
sounds good
Car: 1986 Honda Accord LXi Hatchback.
Heart: A20A @ 9_ hp?
Mods: Partially removed front and rear bumper. Keyed with large dent along passenger side. Dimpled hood with encrusted bird droppings for added effect. Locked right emergency break (Recently "fixed").
http://www.belineperspectives.com : another perspective
usually when it spits oil out of there it's time to replace the rear crankshaft seal (cheap part but you gotta drop the tranny)
Eric
3geez member since October 12, 2000
"All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man." - Henry David Thoreau
It could also be the distributor o-ring. MIne leaked and my engine looked similar to yours in the exact same spot. If you are loosing barely any oil (I noticed after extensive driving that the level fell 2mm or so) then check the distr. o-ring. It is relatively cheap from the dealer. (Recommend that you get an OEm o-ring cause it will be exactly the perfect size). If your oil level drops significantly, it is probably the rear crank seal that is leaking. Just rule out the simple things before you go for the big stuff.
Hope you find this helpful.
3axap.
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mine does that on the other side, but i'm pretty sure its my shot ac compressor
Yea you probably have a bad seal somewhere. Mine dosen't throw out any oil
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ok, good deal
Car: 1986 Honda Accord LXi Hatchback.
Heart: A20A @ 9_ hp?
Mods: Partially removed front and rear bumper. Keyed with large dent along passenger side. Dimpled hood with encrusted bird droppings for added effect. Locked right emergency break (Recently "fixed").
http://www.belineperspectives.com : another perspective
mine is like that because I haven't cleaned after I changed the valve cover gasket and put some sealer on it.
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but you see, i haven't done any of that. as a matter of fact, with 285k on it, i don't think i will. hey guys, how much should an A20A with 175k go for? i want to mess with the guy at the junk yard. I hate getting ripped off.
Car: 1986 Honda Accord LXi Hatchback.
Heart: A20A @ 9_ hp?
Mods: Partially removed front and rear bumper. Keyed with large dent along passenger side. Dimpled hood with encrusted bird droppings for added effect. Locked right emergency break (Recently "fixed").
http://www.belineperspectives.com : another perspective
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