There have been a variety of other attempts at sealing cracked engine blocks like using cold welding products, 2 part epoxies or a variety of other patches and fixes. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done 2008 honda civic lx coupe answered by a verified mechanic for honda we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The most common honda civic problems you should know about. Best place to buy tires and wheels for my honda civic. Dont know if this will help anyone else but i have a 07 honda civic ex. Thankfully, most of these issues were covered by the civics 10year warranty. I have a 2007 honda civic ex coupe with only 99k miles and due to a manufacturing defect now has a cracked engine block. The problem was so pervasive that honda extended the warranty to 8years with no mileage restriction. Honda settles class action over defective civic models.
Lastly, it is possible to have a cracked engine block inside your cylinder. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done. Repairing your cracked engine block bluedevil products. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. I would recommend getting another opinion and some quotes from other shops for. If an engine does not qualify, it will be posted next to the. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block. A cracked engine block can cause a range of problems. What percentage of 20068 honda civics develop a cracked engine block aluminum. This happened before there was any real knowledge about. Fortunately, kseal can fix coolant leaks and cracked engine blocks with ease. If you see signs that your engine block is cracked, you have some options, so dont worry that all is lost.
After a few weeks we found out honda has a secret warranty on the engine block cracking in cold. The worst honda civic model year you should never buy. If you dont quickly notice a drop in coolant then this can soon cause issues and major damage to the honda civics engine. Kindle file format 2008 honda civic problems engine block. Will this work on a 2006 honda civic cracked engine block that is leaking coolant. Honda civic problems 2006 honda civic engine problems. Learn the causes of a cracked engine block and what your options are for repairs.
Serviced regularly with honda fluids and otherwise well taken care of. First, engine blocks can crack from excessive heat. I have a 2008 honda civic as well, that leaked coolant after 5 years being in operation. In some cases, you may also have a cracked engine block that is leaking internally. I will go over the steps of how i fixed my cracked engine block. Honda accord cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in oil leak 17 reports. I did a bit of research and saw that the engine normally fails at around 90k110k miles. How to fix a cracked engine block written by jackie carmichael on jun 03, 2010. Under warranty claim information and mandatory photo requirements, the photo criteria have changed. The honda dealer says it has a blown head gasket from overheating, and the coolant leaked into the engine. These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. Apparently once these motors cross a mileage of 70 80k, the blocks on these engine crack open followed by coolant leakage and over heating.
Block crack and coolant leakage occurred driving in urban traffic at 40 mph and resulted in a moderate rise in engine temperature in ten minutes when the temperature. Honda civic performance engine blocks aluminum, iron. If you have a vehicle with a cracked engine block it can be tempting to simply junk the car or replace the entire engine. The 2006 honda civic has 175 problems reported for cracked engine block. Are 2008 honda civic lxs affected by the cracked engine.
The first step in figuring out how to fix a cracked engine block is identifying where the craci is. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to a billion dollars given the time and parts it would. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Learn how to identify and repair your cracked engine block quickly and permanently.
Found out yesterday 09232009 after my honda civic lx with 71,000 miles overheated that i, too, had a cracked engine block. Given the age of the car only option for me is to scrap than spending 3500 on it. Specific engine blocks do not qualify for this hp rating guarantee. Do you own a 2006 to 2009 honda civic with a coolant leak. If left untreated, this will lead to engine failure and may result in the vehicle. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products.
Coolant leaking problems of the 2007 honda civic part 1. Honda civc 20062009 engine blocks cracking bob is the. Honda civic engine block crack issue elliotts help forums. Bisimotos 1,000 hp honda civic wagon jay lenos garage. Look for coolant leaking from the engine block cracks typically.
Honda 2006 civic ex with a cracked block jan 08, 2020. However, it was a salvaged title that was bought in 2010. It lasted 12 miles before death and not a single warning light came on. This type of cracked engine block will give the same symptoms of a blown head gasket and can be very difficult to diagnose. Honda civic problems 2008 honda civic engine problems.
Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the. Shortly after buying the car used i discovered it was losing coolant fml i proceeded to try a pressure test, which it passed and other minor checks. Honda issued a tsb for engine, cooling system overheatingcoolant loss and the crack was the source of this issue. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the original date. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the warranty. We will reimburse the full price of the css process. Ce complete engine short block as above assembled with complete cylinder head, all timing components and oil pump.
Honda issued a tsb to dealer service departments a few years ago instructing them on the specific areas on the engine block where these cracks may show up. Surf our online catalog for a large choice of honda civic performance engine blocks, made by trustworthy aftermarket brands, such as brian crower, blox racing, and dart. If richs car iswas still under warranty when it happened, theyre supposed to fix it. The cylinder block houses the most important components of a combustion engine. They say none of this is covered by the extended warranty that covers cracked engine blocks.
On some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. Honda civic coolant leak engine block warranty youtube. Ive been honda tech for almost 2 decades and have done probably 50 or so of the cracked civic blocks. A california judge on thursday approved a deal allowing american honda motor co. A cracked block due to manufacturing flaws seems ridiculous to me these days. The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. Its made of strong metals that are designed to hold the. A performance engine block is suggested in topperforming cars and is necessary if you are planning to equip your vehicle with performance engine components. After i noticed that the engine block was cracked, i called honda and was also. I dont own a 2006 onwards honda civic but i was just going through some websites and found this horrifying forum with a discussion regarding 2006 onwards honda civic 1. Ultimately, since the circulation system that cools the engine is comparatively fragile, a cracked engine block will lead to coolant leaking out of the area it is needed and leaving the engine to overheat. A remanufactured engine block from replace is offered with a comprehensive warranty.
The head gasket a pre cut steel plate bolted between the cylinder head and the engine block creates a vacuum seal in the engine s combustion chamber if the head gasket is cracked if bolts are loose or missing or if any seals in the gasket are compromised the combustion chamber can lose its vacuum seal. There are methods by which you can repair the block using welding, chemical sealants, or epoxy and stitching kits. Models from this year had frequent reports of cracked engine blocks. The cylinder support system process is not to be confused with the industry known blockguard. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. The civic remained trouble free for most years, although some 20062009 cars suffered cracked engine blocks. I also got the 50% coverage, but told them that there was a service bulletin 08044 describing that. You can get a crack in your engine block a few different ways. Warranty extended to 10 years for cars with engine block cracks and leaking coolant. Cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in.
Some problems you run into with your car are small problems. My 2008 civic ngv overheated on the freeway this week. Honda is offering a new engine block or completely new engine, free, to. It does irritate me given honda is supposed to be a great engineering company thats one reason i bought my civic over some of its competition. If a cracked engine leaks enough coolant, it can overheat and fail completely. I love my 2008 honda, but reading about this possible defect worries me. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty youtube. Transmission problems were also reported in 2002 honda civic models, but with much less frequency. Models from 2006 had troublingly high reports of cracked engine blocks. I was thinking about buying a used civic but i read about cracked engine block problemsi am afraid to buy one now.
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