Engine Shot @68000kms...

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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Engine Shot @68000kms...

Was driving on HWY and Engine made clunking noise,pulled over and saw all dash lights on.Had the Car towed at My Acura Dealership.They found the cylinders scored and metal strips in the oil.Initially they wanted to replace parts but I insisted on whole Engine..Just picked it up today with a Brand new Engine.
DO U guys think I should stick with this car?I've only had it for a Year!!!Pls suggest..
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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Um, this is the first I've ever heard of this happening. Honda engines are the best in the business, I'm sure this was a fluke.

Did you follow regular maintence schedules? Oil changes, etc?
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Had oil change done at the same dealership 3 months ago..The were very surprised as well. I think they may have messed up with the timing cus first they replaced timing tensioner.Maybe they didn't set the timing right and when they turned the engine on it scored the pistons..I'm just wondering whether I should keep the car after all this mess..
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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yup i heard of this happening with other cars, it was the timing.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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Was it under warranty?

They probably just replaced the block (possibly the heads if there was valve damage).
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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The whole Engine was replaced.I made sure it was not rebuilt and was new.It came in 3 parts from US..
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Thats a first!
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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scary. I feel for ya, wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Lookinto another ride, rebuilt engines have a limited lifespan.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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wow, thats a first, i'd look to sell the car...

were u the first owner??
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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hehehe...the whole engine meaning a short block and heads right...yeah they probably did something wrong w/ the tensioner replacement. Don't sell it...now u have a brand new engine plus this is very rare which means the car really has no other problems. Keep it in my opinion!!
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Originally posted by Ant7701
hehehe Don't sell it...now u have a brand new engine plus this is very rare which means the car really has no other problems.
except possibly the tranny made of glass :shakehd:
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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would keep it now since u have a new engine.... if u dont mind me askin where in canada, and which dealership was it?
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Does anyone know what kind of components wud have been replaced during the Engine change?Is there any way to verify if the Engine was indeed a new one or rebuilt?
Wud I have a warranty on it from Honda?All i know was that it came in 3 parts to the dealership.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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BTW my tranny was replaced @ 52,000 kms...so practically I have a new car!!!!
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