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thoaustin · May 7, 2011, 04:42 PM

My 1992 honda accord has 190k miles. What parts I should replace to keep the car running for another 100K?

TxGreaseMonkey · May 7, 2011, 04:59 PM

Good question--I like the way you think. This link should help, particularly Items 15 and 16:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219991

Honda distributor housings tend to last 50,000 to 100,000 miles--replace accordingly. Only use a genuine Honda distributor housing, where it's okay to install an aftermarket ICM and coil to keep the cost down.

thoaustin · May 7, 2011, 06:10 PM

Hi TxGreaseMonkey,
You are absolutely right. Last week my 1992 Honda Accord EX died unexpectedly on the middle of HW 183 in Austin, TX. I tried to start several times, but it could not start. I almost got a rear-end collision and my wife called 911. A police car pushed my car to a HEB parking lot. Then a tow truck took my car to a repair shop where a distributor, set of spark plugs wires, and an ignition coil were replaced. I insisted on Honda parts but they only had NAPA parts. I had no choice but accepted because I desperately needed the car. It has been running perfectly since then. Could you please let me know how soon I need to replace the distributor and the coil again because they are not OEM parts? I really appreciate your help.

TxGreaseMonkey · May 7, 2011, 06:20 PM

We have never had any problems with aftermarket coils and ICMs, which are located inside the distributor housing, at AMHD--they have been very reliable. Aftermarket distributor housings have been a totally different story, however. It's hard for me to advise you to get rid of your new NAPA distributor housing. It's a call you need to make. I'm just giving you my experience from helping many people over the years. I would replace it now, if you can get your money back, or at the very first sign of trouble.