blew my engine @ 69,000 kms!!!
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blew my engine @ 69,000 kms!!!
Stopped my car on the HWY after a clunk clunk from the engine bay.Got it towed to my dealership.They said its is the belt tensioner which later turned out to be scored pistons.They wanted to replace parts only but I insisted on a new Engine..Got it back after 2 weeks..The car seems to stall under 40 for few seconds and does not accelarate as it should..
Will go and get it checked out but thinking of complaining to Honda Canada(a nice letter)!!
Any other sugestions..BTW tranny was replaced @52,000 kms..
Will go and get it checked out but thinking of complaining to Honda Canada(a nice letter)!!
Any other sugestions..BTW tranny was replaced @52,000 kms..
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Did you break the engine in, plus the ecu takes a little time in learn the way you drive. Maybe the experts can help you out more. really don't know...
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Hum, I thought there was A TSB on a potential Belt Tensioner problem that would cause exactly what you noted. I think I read it out on Acur.com under TSBs.
Ruf
Ruf
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Yeah I got my car checked for the tensioner. This was a recall and it sounds like you didn't get it checked and that may have been what caused the engine to blow!
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Re: blew my engine @ 69,000 kms!!!
Originally posted by daanan
Stopped my car on the HWY after a clunk clunk from the engine bay.Got it towed to my dealership.They said its is the belt tensioner which later turned out to be scored pistons.They wanted to replace parts only but I insisted on a new Engine..Got it back after 2 weeks..The car seems to stall under 40 for few seconds and does not accelarate as it should..
Will go and get it checked out but thinking of complaining to Honda Canada(a nice letter)!!
Any other sugestions..BTW tranny was replaced @52,000 kms..
Stopped my car on the HWY after a clunk clunk from the engine bay.Got it towed to my dealership.They said its is the belt tensioner which later turned out to be scored pistons.They wanted to replace parts only but I insisted on a new Engine..Got it back after 2 weeks..The car seems to stall under 40 for few seconds and does not accelarate as it should..
Will go and get it checked out but thinking of complaining to Honda Canada(a nice letter)!!
Any other sugestions..BTW tranny was replaced @52,000 kms..
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Re: Re: blew my engine @ 69,000 kms!!!
I only had the car for 8 months,so I'm not sure abt how it was driven by the previous owner.But this car was never raced or stretched...I think the dealership didn't set the timing right and when they turned on the engine,it scored the pistons..Can't prove shit though..
Originally posted by cls6sp03
How in the world did you get scored pistons? Were you racing this car all the time? What else could contribute to scored pistons?
How in the world did you get scored pistons? Were you racing this car all the time? What else could contribute to scored pistons?
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Timming belt tensioner campaign was only for:
2002 3.2 CL
VIN: 19UYA4...2A003900 thru end of production.
2003 3.2CL
Vin: 19UYA4...3A000001 thru end of production.
2002 3.2 CL
VIN: 19UYA4...2A003900 thru end of production.
2003 3.2CL
Vin: 19UYA4...3A000001 thru end of production.
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Originally posted by anothercls
Change to mobil1
Change to mobil1
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Originally posted by tmk70
I hope you're joking. I have never used synthetic and have never had an issue with an engine even burning oil. Are you saying that not using Mobil 1 will contribute to an engine blowing?
I hope you're joking. I have never used synthetic and have never had an issue with an engine even burning oil. Are you saying that not using Mobil 1 will contribute to an engine blowing?
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facts about engine failure.
In regards to your disappointment of the work done to your car, first realize the reason your vehicle made the"clunk,clunk" sound was that you had no oil in your engine. At highway speeds when vtec wants to kick in, oil is needed for it to perform, if insufficent oil is in the crankcase, vtec won't work and the vehicle may not perform. The reason you had no or little oil in your vehicle was that the rear main seal was leaking. Over the period of time between oil changes, if it wasn't noticed, low oil will cause engine failure.
If you believe that your vehicle is not performing up to factory standards return to the repair facility to have your concerns looked after.
Your T-belt tensioner was not part of the recall. It was noticed during engine replacement that the part was leaking and that it should be replaced.
If you believe that your vehicle is not performing up to factory standards return to the repair facility to have your concerns looked after.
Your T-belt tensioner was not part of the recall. It was noticed during engine replacement that the part was leaking and that it should be replaced.
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Re: facts about engine failure.
Originally posted by magtech
In regards to your disappointment of the work done to your car, first realize the reason your vehicle made the"clunk,clunk" sound was that you had no oil in your engine. At highway speeds when vtec wants to kick in, oil is needed for it to perform, if insufficent oil is in the crankcase, vtec won't work and the vehicle may not perform. The reason you had no or little oil in your vehicle was that the rear main seal was leaking. Over the period of time between oil changes, if it wasn't noticed, low oil will cause engine failure.
If you believe that your vehicle is not performing up to factory standards return to the repair facility to have your concerns looked after.
Your T-belt tensioner was not part of the recall. It was noticed during engine replacement that the part was leaking and that it should be replaced.
In regards to your disappointment of the work done to your car, first realize the reason your vehicle made the"clunk,clunk" sound was that you had no oil in your engine. At highway speeds when vtec wants to kick in, oil is needed for it to perform, if insufficent oil is in the crankcase, vtec won't work and the vehicle may not perform. The reason you had no or little oil in your vehicle was that the rear main seal was leaking. Over the period of time between oil changes, if it wasn't noticed, low oil will cause engine failure.
If you believe that your vehicle is not performing up to factory standards return to the repair facility to have your concerns looked after.
Your T-belt tensioner was not part of the recall. It was noticed during engine replacement that the part was leaking and that it should be replaced.
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robb m.
robb m.
what dealership did you get the car at? what color is it?
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Re: Re: facts about engine failure.
Originally posted by daanan
OMG it seems as if U know exactly happened to my car!!How did u come up with this concept?We shud hook up since I'm in Mississauga as well.
OMG it seems as if U know exactly happened to my car!!How did u come up with this concept?We shud hook up since I'm in Mississauga as well.
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Re: Re: Re: facts about engine failure.
Originally posted by MtBikR
I think he's the one who DID work on your car!:o
I think he's the one who DID work on your car!:o
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