Catastrophic Engine Failure
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stitos2k Posted on Sep 2 2009, 09:48 PM
Look for wear marks on the #3 intake lobes.
Cracked retainers sit higher up the valve stem and, if they get high enough, touch the cam lobe.
The problem with cracked retainers is there is no "preset" time limit on when they will fail.
They will let go when they get around to it.
They will let go when they get around to it.
Until you take the head off get more details of the damage
Cracked retainers sit higher up the valve stem and, if they get high enough, touch the cam lobe.
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Save yourself the trouble and by a spy cam with light. Take a look at it without taking the motor apart. No shop is going to rip it apart before they determine if it's even fixable.
You should do the same.
You should do the same.
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Originally Posted by Lsos,Sep 2 2009, 12:41 PM
Really? I think any new $100 camera can do that. I actually reduced the hell out of those pictures to make it reasonable for the web.
Anyway, I have "misshifted" a few times, but the only time it was the wrong way was in an Acura GSR I used to have. After that, I learned the proper way to shift.
As a result, the few times I have "misshifted" since were all in the "up" direction, which, while embarassing, is not disastrous.
Anyway, it will take some time for more photos. I live in an apartment block, so I still have to figure out where to take this thing apart.
Anyway, I have "misshifted" a few times, but the only time it was the wrong way was in an Acura GSR I used to have. After that, I learned the proper way to shift.
As a result, the few times I have "misshifted" since were all in the "up" direction, which, while embarassing, is not disastrous.
Anyway, it will take some time for more photos. I live in an apartment block, so I still have to figure out where to take this thing apart.
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Originally Posted by Lsos,Sep 2 2009, 10:33 AM
This is also why I NEED to find a proper explanation for this failure, because if I am to accept "dropped a valve", and just walk away, then I will never again by ANY car whose engine can't be replaced for less than a $100.
You bought the car used and ignored early warning signs for the WEEKS prior, then you're indignant that the car broke?
Honda isn't losing any money here.
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Originally Posted by CKit,Sep 2 2009, 03:30 PM
Have fun with that.
You bought the car used and ignored early warning signs for the WEEKS prior, then you're indignant that the car broke?
Honda isn't losing any money here.
You bought the car used and ignored early warning signs for the WEEKS prior, then you're indignant that the car broke?
Honda isn't losing any money here.
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if you take the valve cover off you will be able to tell almost immediately what caused it.
if the retainer broke it will be missing and the sping will be flopping around, if the valve bent, then broke everything will look mostly normal.
if the retainer broke it will be missing and the sping will be flopping around, if the valve bent, then broke everything will look mostly normal.
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[QUOTE=Lsos,Sep 3 2009, 12:57 AM] Is one misfire every few days really a warning of impending complete annihilation of the engine? Especially with so many other variables? (I just moved to Europe from the USA, every fluid I use in the car is different that what I