We are getting P0420 on a weekly basis and might have to change out the catalytic converter behind the engine. While the tech is working on this, are there other preventive things that we should replace since he is already in there? Heard about cam shaft seal, crankshaft seal or oil pump seal? If the work is not that much, we rather have it done ahead to avoid paying for the tech to go back in there. Will this timing belt last for another year which will get us to about 102K miles for this belt and 8 years? How long does the timing belt last? Is this years or miles? Or should we replace this belt soon? We just did the LCA and the engine/transmission mounts and wanted to spread out the cost.īeyond, the parts above, we are thinking of changing the thermostat, spark plugs and spark plug tubes. 95% the drives are short local trips about 10-15 miles. The parts are Honda for the timing belt replacement work by the dealer. The minivan is now at about 190K and 7 years after the first timing belt replacement. But with a used engine that may be iffy - but from the dealer that should be good.We had our 2005 Odyssey timing belt, tensioner, water pump and valves adjusted back in June 2012 with about 100K miles. ![]() They may offer to pay the pro-rated cost - as in, they'll say your vans lifetime is, say, 50% gone, so therefore they'll only pay 50% the cost. IF they offer to cover the cost, you're cool. Tell them you've got little kids and don't feel comfortable on a family trip, and maybe getting stuck 500 miles from the closest Honda dealer.įollow it up with a nicely worded letter (American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501). That you've maintained your van and hoped to get years and years (400K+ miles) of use out of it, and was really surprised that this happened - to a Honda. It cost you so much at the dealer, AND that you think Honda should cover the expense.Ī timing belt doesn't just break (especially after 3K miles), but wears out. Looking forward to putting this behind meĬall Honda of America and nicely and politely tell them that you just had the timing belt replaced just xx miles ago as part of the required service, and that it broke just 3K miles out of warranty. Even though this 'new' engine has lower miles, it's still a used engine and even though it has a warranty from Dublin Honda of 12 months /12k miles, i don't want to risk it with my family inside.Ĭar drives fine but definitely feels different so I plan to sell it and get an Odyssey, Sienna, or Pacifica. The Odyssey drives great but i'm too worried and traumatized. Then he said I should have called HondaCare, and I said I did, and he said all he can say is 'sorry'Īll in all, I vowed never to step foot in Concord Honda ever again. I told him 2 of his Service Techs said no. ![]() (6) After getting the engine fixed, I went to Concord Honda to let them know how upset I was, and I had been a loyal customer for 6 years, always servicing my Odyssey with them, and the Service Manager said there's nothing he could do, and if I had spoke with him, he would have fixed it for free under warranty. They replaced the engine with used engine. (5) I spent 5K to get the engine fixed at Dublin Honda. (4) I spoke with HondaCare and they said they will not cover the snapped timing belt because of (2) and (3) above (3) I called Concord Honda and 2 different Service Techs said they will not cover the snapped timing belt under warranty because it's been 19K miles since they replaced it (123K minus 104K) and the warranty only covers 12K miles or 12months ![]() (1) I had the timing belt replaced last year for the 100K service, at 104K miles on the odometer at Concord Honda ![]() Dublin Honda calls me the next day and says my timing belt snapped and I need a new engine! Called AAA and had the car towed to Dublin Honda. 123K Miles, driving on freeway about 70mph, engine lost power and I was able to coast the car to the shoulder.
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