Originally Posted by
jupider
Yea, I kinda realized that while I was messin' with it. I also found
this, but I'd just be more comfortable with a whole new distro, just in case the insides got a little too banged up anyway. I've been searching around and used ones aren't much cheaper than new or refurbs, anyway.
Also, in regards to the water pump issue, which I think I should just do anyway, I found
this. Wish me luck!
And an $80 vx O2 sensor!? Seriously!? I have to admit I'm a little skeptical about that. I've never seen 'em less than $170 or so. (But I'll probably get one anyway.)
For the price of that repair kit, you could get an entirely new distributor (including coil, ignitor, etc.)for maybe $40 more. Try ebay. Not oem, but it works. You might also be able to find a reman. one from an autoparts store for the price of that repair kit.
As for the play in the shaft, all the ones I've dealt with, and they were all 5th gen civic distributors, they all had play in them when they weren't mounted onto the head. That includes a brand new one.