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1998 Honda CRV engine multiple seizes
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emilyb49
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Jul 26, 2009, 7:49 PM
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1998 Honda CRV engine multiple seizes
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1998 Honda CRV
approx 60k miles
4 cylinder, not sure of size
In May 2008, my timing belt went (after being parked), and seized the engine. We took it to the Honda dealership. Warranty company replaced one valve and timing belt. A few months later, engine seized. Warranty company sent 'specialist' to examine why it happened again. He determined it was bad gas. We didn't believe it and had it towed to my regular mechanic. Gas was tested, and found to be clean. We bought an engine from Advance Auto (the only one we could find), it was finally installed. The mechanic drove it around for approximately 40 miles, I got it back the next day. I drove around for a maximum of 20 miles, parked it for a few hours, it wouldn't start. About 2 months later, the company Advance purchased from (some Japanese company - JC) sent a second new engine. Mechanic examined it, then decided the valves weren't good (not sure exactly). JC offered to send another engine. We threatened to sue if they wouldn't pay to rebuild it. JC said go ahead. We rebuilt and voided warranty. He replaced gas and checked the catalytic converter for air flow. Mechanic drove it for about 20 miles. I got it back next day, drove for a maximum of 5 miles, parked for a few hours. It wouldn't start. Every time it was the same noise when trying to start, and seemed mostly great until trying to start again. Can you PLEASE suggest a few things for the mechanic to try next? And please hurry. Thanks!
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jul 27, 2009, 1:27 PM
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Re: 1998 Honda CRV engine multiple seizes
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This is an 'interference' engine; Meaning, that, if the timing belt breaks at the wrong time, it can bend valves. The valve train stops when the belt breaks, but the crankshaft is still turning. The piston(s) come up when the valve is open and hits it, bending the valve. This would not cause the engine to sieze. It would still 'turn over', but wouldn't start. Gas? Hardly. You could fill the tank with water and it wouldn't cause it to sieze. May not run real good, but.... If the engine is actually 'siezing', I'd look for a lack of oil pressure or severe overheating. Have your mechanic check compression. An engine that gets too hot can loose compression by washing the cylinder walls of oil. If that happens, yes, it can sieze.
When you say "It won't start", does it crank over? Honda's have a problem with distributors. Might want to take a good look at that. Check for spark to the plugs during that time it won't start.
Loren
SW Washington
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emilyb49
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Jul 27, 2009, 3:31 PM
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I just found out that the valves are seizing into the head. I'm not too knowledgeable about cars, so it was a misunderstanding...
(This post was edited by emilyb49 on Jul 27, 2009, 3:59 PM)
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Sidom
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Jul 27, 2009, 4:15 PM
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I'm a little confused on the description of the problem but the one thing that jumps out at me is....... 2 different engines & 1 rebuild and the SAME problem is happening, on a 60k Honda no less...... Something doesn't sound right here.......
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