Hi, our POS Honda has a rod knock after 100k. Besides the obvious of replacing a $1000 crank shaft in a tired engine. WHAT IS THE BEST HALF [censored] WAY TO QUITE IT DOWN? Honda specs 5w-20 for this poor engine,,
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I take it you didn't get an extended warranty?
STP several bottles... then SELL AS IS!!!
NOPE.. That's why dumb [censored] like me buy a Honda after Honda..
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Thanks for the tip...
Originally Posted By: Vern_in_IL
STP several bottles... then SELL AS IS!!!
Originally Posted By: Vern_in_IL
STP several bottles... then SELL AS IS!!!
It's a 06 3.5 V6 and runs like a champ. I would like to repair but everyone says I would be wasting my time and money. They claim I could be extremely careful and use new crank and bearings ($1,000)and they will fail too? A short block is $3,000 from Honda. Seems like the smart way to go.
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Originally Posted By: 392HEMI
It's a 06 3.5 V6 and runs like a champ. I would like to repair but everyone says I would be wasting my time and money. They claim I could be extremely careful and use new crank and bearings ($1,000)and they will fail too? A short block is $3,000 from Honda. Seems like the smart way to go.
It's a 06 3.5 V6 and runs like a champ. I would like to repair but everyone says I would be wasting my time and money. They claim I could be extremely careful and use new crank and bearings ($1,000)and they will fail too? A short block is $3,000 from Honda. Seems like the smart way to go.
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Roll a new bearing in it
Originally Posted By: 392HEMI
Hi, our POS Honda has a rod knock after 100k. Besides the obvious of replacing a $1000 crank shaft in a tired engine. WHAT IS THE BEST HALF [censored] WAY TO QUITE IT DOWN? Honda specs 5w-20 for this poor engine,,
Put some 0w40 M1 in there... and see what happens. My van likes it... same engine. Quiet and smooth...
Hi, our POS Honda has a rod knock after 100k. Besides the obvious of replacing a $1000 crank shaft in a tired engine. WHAT IS THE BEST HALF [censored] WAY TO QUITE IT DOWN? Honda specs 5w-20 for this poor engine,,
Put some 0w40 M1 in there... and see what happens. My van likes it... same engine. Quiet and smooth...
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Super Tech 20W50 and an Orange Can Of Delight.
Maxlife, defy, Mobil 1 High Mileage any of those in 10w40 should thickening up your oil film.
You might consider correctly diagnosing the problem and getting an estimate for a fix and then decide what to do.
Either that or just dump it.
Finding a way to cover up the noise and selling the car to some unsuspecting person is definitely a reflection of one's self worth.
Either that or just dump it.
Finding a way to cover up the noise and selling the car to some unsuspecting person is definitely a reflection of one's self worth.
Originally Posted By: 392HEMI
Hi, our POS Honda has a rod knock after 100k. Besides the obvious of replacing a $1000 crank shaft in a tired engine. WHAT IS THE BEST HALF [censored] WAY TO QUITE IT DOWN? Honda specs 5w-20 for this poor engine,,
where do you live in Southern Indiana? Im also from the area.
As another member said if it truly is a rod knock it is possible a new bearing could be rolled into it.
Hi, our POS Honda has a rod knock after 100k. Besides the obvious of replacing a $1000 crank shaft in a tired engine. WHAT IS THE BEST HALF [censored] WAY TO QUITE IT DOWN? Honda specs 5w-20 for this poor engine,,
where do you live in Southern Indiana? Im also from the area.
As another member said if it truly is a rod knock it is possible a new bearing could be rolled into it.
Can you describe the noise? Does it go away when warm? Does it get louder upon accelerating? I ask because some can confuse rod knock with piston slap, it can be hard to tell sometimes. My Accord has piston slap and it could be confused by some to be a "knock", but piston slap is pretty harmless.
Edit: also, what is the service history? How long have you owned it. It just seems odd for any car without a defect to get rod knock with such low mileage.
Edit: also, what is the service history? How long have you owned it. It just seems odd for any car without a defect to get rod knock with such low mileage.
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I hear the good'ol boys down in Gainesville Flow-ee-da put a little sawdust in their oil to cure rod knock.
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You might consider correctly diagnosing the problem and getting an estimate for a fix and then decide what to do.
Either that or just dump it.
Finding a way to cover up the noise and selling the car to some unsuspecting person is definitely a reflection of one's self worth.
+1! I've never heard a rod knock and then started shoppping for crankshafts.
You might consider correctly diagnosing the problem and getting an estimate for a fix and then decide what to do.
Either that or just dump it.
Finding a way to cover up the noise and selling the car to some unsuspecting person is definitely a reflection of one's self worth.
+1! I've never heard a rod knock and then started shoppping for crankshafts.
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