Accord distributor o ring leak

[justplainbob]

My son has 97 Accord with an oil leak. Local shop said it was from a leaky distributor O ring and they advised replacing the distributor. The car runs great so I doubt if the electronics have been contaminated with oil. Would it be ok to just replace the $1 O ring, as long as things look ok when I pull the cap off? Is taking the distributor in and out a big deal as far as engine timing goes?

Thanks

[Jeremy airjer W]

If its leaking oil externally than replacing the o-ring is the way to go. Mark the distributor around the bolts that hold it in place so that you can align it exactly how it was before you pulled it.

If the oil is leaking into the distributor than I would replace the distributor.

[justplainbob]

Thanks Airjer!