Hello everyone.
Short version:
I own a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe LX-S that was plagued with infamous oil consumption problem, just a lot of folks here, I reported many times and kept receiving a canned response about "1 quart per 1000 miles being normal". Had short-block replaced yesterday through Honda Care, but camshaft bearings were not replaced, despite physical damage observed by a mechanic.
Could you please take a look at pictures of tell me if there is any serious damage?
High resolution pictures:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/47oe9rfvafvfifi/1.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvdsmudcffmhs6f/2.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2kod7gjzostex2a/3.jpg
Thanks in advance.
Long version:
On 76k miles 3 lights lit up on dash (check engine, TMPS, VSA). Took it to a nearby mechanic who told me that error code "P0341" which may suggest problem with camshaft sensor and/or problem with chain. He then took the lid off the engine and told me that camshafts were physically damaged (pictures attached).
Knowing about recent V6 Accord settlement I contacted Honda customer service. They first denied the existence of the problem, but I later received a call back from Allan who advised me to take the vehicle back to Castle Honda so they could perform tear the engine down (had to pay $500 for it).
After inspection was complete they admitted that there was a problem with engine and chain and agreed to cover short block replacement after "$500 deductible" that I had to cover (diagnostic fee was applied towards deductible).
When I was picking the vehicle up I noticed that according to paperwork camshaft was replaced and no one was there to talk to me (late evening). Next morning I've sent a service manager of the dealership a picture that was taken by my mechanic before repairs started, but he still assured me that scratches observed by a mechanic were just heat marks and no metal was observed in engine oil.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Short version:
I own a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe LX-S that was plagued with infamous oil consumption problem, just a lot of folks here, I reported many times and kept receiving a canned response about "1 quart per 1000 miles being normal". Had short-block replaced yesterday through Honda Care, but camshaft bearings were not replaced, despite physical damage observed by a mechanic.
Could you please take a look at pictures of tell me if there is any serious damage?
High resolution pictures:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/47oe9rfvafvfifi/1.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvdsmudcffmhs6f/2.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2kod7gjzostex2a/3.jpg
Thanks in advance.
Long version:
On 76k miles 3 lights lit up on dash (check engine, TMPS, VSA). Took it to a nearby mechanic who told me that error code "P0341" which may suggest problem with camshaft sensor and/or problem with chain. He then took the lid off the engine and told me that camshafts were physically damaged (pictures attached).
Knowing about recent V6 Accord settlement I contacted Honda customer service. They first denied the existence of the problem, but I later received a call back from Allan who advised me to take the vehicle back to Castle Honda so they could perform tear the engine down (had to pay $500 for it).
After inspection was complete they admitted that there was a problem with engine and chain and agreed to cover short block replacement after "$500 deductible" that I had to cover (diagnostic fee was applied towards deductible).
When I was picking the vehicle up I noticed that according to paperwork camshaft was replaced and no one was there to talk to me (late evening). Next morning I've sent a service manager of the dealership a picture that was taken by my mechanic before repairs started, but he still assured me that scratches observed by a mechanic were just heat marks and no metal was observed in engine oil.
Any feedback is appreciated.
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