The dealer is doing a short block motor replacement on my 00 3.2 TL today. This all started when I brought my car to the dealer to get an engine tick checked out 1.5 weeks ago. Now I am faced with a $5000.00 repair bill for a car that has 70K on it. No one at the dealer can explain why the cylinder on the #1 and #3 were worn out. The valves were white as if the cylinder was running lean, but other than that ???.

My advise to anyone who thinks they might have the same problem (~ 10 posts) is to sell the car (if possible) unless it has been dealer serviced since it was new and is still under warrantee. The fact that my car had not been dealer seviced ( garage serviced) since 38K left me vulnerable to being taken advantage of by a flat rate Acura dealer. I authorized the teardown and analyzation of the motor ($360) thinking it was a simple (like what the mechanic suggested, a wrist pin), it went down hill from there. So much for Acura standing behind it's product.

I think Acura might have a problem with premature engine wear on the 3.2 TL. It is very small problem that wears the cylinders over time.

Bottom Line, If you hear a tick (make sure it is coming from the motor) and the car is under warrantee, make Acura fix it, even if they have to replace the motor. This problem will not go away.

 

i had the same problem with my 00 TL they didnt take it apart but they had a strong feeling i had a broken rod or some other damage and wanted to fix the motor but i told them i had 2 many problems with that car already so i made them buy it back at retail and not trade in value and i got an 02 Type s , which is now in for a new tranny as well , grrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!! you should call client services and cpmplain maybe they will help you with the bill