Engine began leaking oil last season and yesterday i finally got it cleaned off enough to see a crack where oil is oozing out near the base. Do the 2008 civic lx engines have a cracked block issue. A tiny internal crack in your car engine may mean you find floating oil residue on top of the coolant in your radiator, or your engine oil may look like chocolate milk. And it is pretty common i work at a honda dealer and ive installed several new blocks on 0608 civics. Catching the problem before it becomes too severe is key. In fact, it can cause you headaches in nearly every facet of an engines operation. The first step in figuring out how to fix a cracked engine block is identifying where the craci is. We had to get the car towed and found out 3 days later it was a crack in the engine block a very common problem in these honda civics. If you see signs that your engine block is cracked. Turned out to be a cracked block, not a blown head gasket. Honda regional service rep overruled, did a leakdown test and found fouled plugall seals rebuilt, and short block replaced. 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 cracked engine block might seem like an absolute disaster for your car. If left untreated, this will lead to engine failure and may result in the vehicle. All 4 with cracked cylinder heads 2 with cracked blocks. The vehicle was taken to a dealer the honda store, 448 boardmancanfield rd, youngstown, oh 44512, 8002119345 where it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. To avoid electrical problems, make sure that the ground wire connection g101 photo 29 etm is. A minor crack in the engine block can cause engine oil or coolant to slowly seep down the side of your engine. Remove the ignition coils by referring to the electronic service manual. What percentage of 20068 honda civics develop a cracked engine block. How widespread is the 0608 honda civic cracked engine. A california judge on thursday approved a deal allowing american honda motor co. I have a 2007 honda civic ex coupe with only 99k miles and due to a manufacturing defect now has a cracked engine block. Jun 18, 2019 know problem with 2006 honda civics that honda failed to recall cracked engine block caused 2006 civic ex coupe to overheat and break down in raleigh nc. Sedantsb for the engine block problem for 2006cars i am wanting to buy a used honda civic sedan 20062009 and am concerned about the tsb for the engine block problem for 20062008 models, also does it include the 2009 model.
The vehicle has developed a coolant leak due to a cracked engine block. On some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. Honda civic engine 2006 honda civic problems with engine. Learn how to identify and repair your cracked engine block quickly and permanently. Sifted through threads, unable to find enough info on this topic.
Now 14 months later my private repair shop found the engine block is cracked at exact point of sending unit it appears that someone screwed in the sending unit too tightly. The engine may develop and oil leak due to a porous engine block casting. Inside the engine block, there are forged, highstrength. Honda is offering a new engine block or completely new engine, free, to owners of 2006 through 2008 and some early 2009 civics that have developed a coolant leak coming from the engine block. Jul 04, 2010 bought 2003 honda crv at toyota dealer 2 years ago, had oil leak 2 months later, and they replaced oil sending unit.
I was over the warranty mileage and years, so i was at the mercy of the dealership. Dec 20, 2018 honda sensing is a group of safety systems to help drivers monitor changing road conditions. Looked and was horrified when i saw a cracked block. The i put a hose clamp all the way around the part of the block with the hole in it. Supersedes 10048, dated december 18, 20, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
Honda settles class action over defective civic models. Then i coated the inside of the hole with a lot of loctite 567 thread sealant. However, engine blocks can, and do, develop cracks. Also, refusing an airbag warranty is foolhardy, and i.
Cracked engine block once again in the 2006 honda civics, cracks tend to be bigger and bigger above the cooling channels, and often occur when the car reaches about 150,000 km on the road. I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty to 8 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit.
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. Honda is offering a new engine block or completely new engine, free. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block. If confirmed by your diagnosis, install a new engine block. Apparently once these motors cross a mileage of 70 80k, the blocks on these engine crack open followed by coolant leakage and over heating. As the engine block is one of the most vital components of your vehicle, a damaged block can create numerous problems and consequences. First of all honda has no engine warranty or recall past the original 3yr36k on the k20z3. I see that the civic has had this problem in fact honda.
Took to the dealership, and my engine block was cracked. It will look like its coming from nowhere at all, or might even be just a spill. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to. The engine light has come on 3 additional times in the past month since the engine block was replaced. It has a clean title and i am the first and only owner. A cracked engine block can cause a range of problems. Honda settles class action over defective civic models law360. Fortunately i got the letter with the extended warranty information. Honda sold over one million civics in the affected years 2006 2008 and there are 289 total complaints on carcomplaints, something like a.
Honda civic engine 2008 honda civic problems with engine. Honda pilot engine problems and repair descriptions at. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products. Dec 29, 2017 idoes the 2008 vtec have a cracked block problem. These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. There is nothing you can do, proactively to prevent it. Responsible for enveloping and securing the main combustion centers of an engine, an engine block is made to be highly durable and heatcold resistant. The car had a cracked engine block that honda admitted is a defect of this model car but they are only covering repair for people who come in with a problem. I called honda canada first to verify and its a known issue.
However there are growing concerns about malfunctions in the system that cause the autobrakes to engage randomly, the radar to get confused on sunny days, and adpative cruise control forgetting to adapt. Honda issued a tsb for engine, cooling system overheatingcoolant loss and the crack was the source of this issue. The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. The reason the engine block cracked was because honda used a cheaper metal. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. The repair procedure is dependent on where the leak is located. Honda accord cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in oil leak 17 reports. Cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in oil. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the warranty. This happened before there was any real knowledge about. Its unlike an internal failure where parts can be changed and the engine block reused. Are 2008 honda civic lxs affected by the cracked engine. I heard that honda gave civic owners a 10year warranty from date of purchase because of this problem.
Saltwater environment our 4 newest engines, about 9 months 800 hours on each, are honda hp 4 strokes. Engine block background on some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may experience engine coolant leaks, resulting in engine overheating. There are a few common symptoms of a cracked engine head. Towed to honda dealer and they called and said this is a known problem and they are replacing the engine freei have a 2007 civic ex coupe with 89k miles. Symptoms are the same, but a cracked block is covered under a 10 year extended warranty. I called honda of america and the vin is not part of the tsb issued for the engine block failure. Took my 07 ridge to the dealer for an oil leak and was told it was the rear main seal. A cracked engine block is a rare, but potentially serious, engine problem that can occur for a variety of reasons. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty youtube. If richs car iswas still under warranty when it happened, theyre supposed to fix it.
If you have an internal crack, youll likely have symptoms similar to a blown head gasket. Inspect the ignition coils for lengthening due to overheating. The 2007 honda civic has 72 problems reported for cracked engine block. If you drive one of the affected vehicles and didnt receive a letter yet, call honda and ask them for one. I ended up putting more jb weld than what i showed. Repairing your cracked engine block bluedevil products. Honda odyssey cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in oil leak 5 reports. In 2006, the civic developed a bad name for honda vtec engine problems, and it was no laughing matter. Then by hand i worked the sensor in and out of the hole several times to work the sealant into the crack. The engine has an aluminum highrigidity cylinder block with new lower block construction. Honda crv engine problems, civic problems, and more. Unluckily, even you try your best to repair a cracked engine, it still remains impossible to run again and any such incident will likely need an alternative. It came to replace the d17 of the previous d engine family.
I was thinking about buying a used civic but i read about cracked engine block problemsi am afraid to buy one now. In case you are wondering the engine is on a plugr 850 hydro aerator and it it takes up a tremendous amount of jack hammering thanks to the rocky soil here so i believe this is the reason. Cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in. Jan 26, 2015 2008 honda civic cracked block yesterday i noticed my 2008 honda civic with 127,000 miles was running hotter than normal so i pulled over and checked the coolant level. If your not stuck on honda, other brands of 4 stroke in that hp can be had for less. I just got a letter from honda today informing me they extended the warranty on the engine for 10 years and no km limit for the cracked engine block problem. I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days with a complete engine block swap woot woot no issues. With bars leaks, you can take care of leaks without physically replacing any components. Cracked block oil leak honda ridgeline owners club forums.
Honda sensing is a group of safety systems to help drivers monitor changing road conditions. Honda has released a service bulletin covering model years 19982003. A cracked engine head is such a serious mechanical problem that it can severely impact a cars ability to perform properly or even to run at all. Honda extended the warranty for as much as 8 years covering the coolant leak, so if you go to your local honda dealer you could get the engine block or even the entire engine replaced free of charge if you have a coolant leak. Under warranty claim information and mandatory photo requirements, the photo criteria have changed. If you see signs that your engine block is cracked, you have some options, so dont worry that all is lost. The engine block is covered for 9 yearsunlimited mileage. Cracked radiator hoses, blown fuses, or worn brakes are all problems that can leave you stranded but in the end are simple fixes that can get you back on the road quickly and easily. Car was in very good running condition until this problem just popped up. For civics that have developed one or more cracks in the engine block and started leaking coolant, honda dealers will replace the engine block, or the entire engine if the head has warped too, at no charge.
Remove the engine and transmission assembly by referring to the electronic service manual. 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. This vehicle can no longer be driven and while it is in otherwise excellent condition, repairs are economically unfeasible. Thankfully, theres a better way to fix engine block cracks and leaks. Porous engine block casting may cause engine oil leaks.
To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the. However, i would get the new motor from a different dealer. Although they were pleasant, i should not have been charged at all. Hundreds of complaints rolled in regarding a cracked engine block. Repair procedure take a photo of the crack in the engine block. Well it finally happened to me yesterday, as i drove off the freeway, my 2006 honda civic started smoking and my temperature rise to a 100%. Then i coated the hole again, all he way back, and let it cure for 24 hours. Honda is aware of this problem, but clearly wants to keep it under wraps. Honda may offer assistance with repairs, determined on a case by case basis. How to fix a cracked engine block some problems you run into with your car are small problems. The dealership supposedly replaced the cracked engine block with a new one.