Engine overheating !

shukev · 10-11-2008, 03:56 PM

well, I was driving home one day and I notice that my engine temp. was going way up, so I decided to go to the dealership to check it out. After about like a day of checking what's wrong they came to the conclusion that my coolant was leaking into my engine.

So now they have to replace my whole engine and I won't be without my sexy car for a week =(

lucky I was still under warranty, so no charge for me =D

new R18 ftw? lol

taffysi · 10-11-2008, 04:07 PM

How many miles did you have on it?

shukev · 10-11-2008, 04:10 PM

about 30 thousand miles on it

raybyduhbay · 10-11-2008, 04:14 PM

DAYMMN. Thats pretty cool i would want a new engine anytime. Definitely would treat my car better if i could do it again. Make sure you break-in the engine again!

taffysi · 10-11-2008, 04:14 PM

Wow, a few thousand miles under warranty and getting a new engine. Lucky!

shukev · 10-11-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by raybyduhbay

Make sure you break-in the engine again!

hahahaha, yeah and i guess it's lucky =P

07sikspd · 10-11-2008, 04:27 PM

Haha Honda has no problem replacing engines under warranty but when it comes to the SI third gear issue they seem to turn their heads the other way

KingKoopaBoy · 10-11-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 07sikspd

Haha Honda has no problem replacing engines under warranty but when it comes to the SI third gear issue they seem to turn their heads the other way

LoL yea my brother is having trouble with his si...wtf honda?!

intoflatlines · 10-11-2008, 05:09 PM

Wasn't there a recall for coolant leaking into the engine block?

shukev · 10-11-2008, 05:13 PM

yup, but when i got it check the first time they said everything was fine. but obviously it wasn't lol.

radiocontrolhead · 10-11-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 07sikspd

Haha Honda has no problem replacing engines under warranty but when it comes to the SI third gear issue they seem to turn their heads the other way

Because EVERYONE has the problem. And they would gladly relace this engine under this circumstance to gain knowledge as to why the engine failed. This is actually worth more for Honda. Honda knows the problem with our transmission but wil NOT replace every transmission box. I heard there are 15000 Si's a year. That's roughly 45000 gearboxes. Gets expensive. I still wouldn't let them take apart my transmission because I know it won't be the same once they put things back together.

jethroooo · 10-11-2008, 06:54 PM

does it matter which type of coolant we use?

I had to put more coolant in my car and noticed the previous coolant was color blue and the coolant I put it was color green.

cambodianricer · 10-11-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07sikspd

Haha Honda has no problem replacing engines under warranty but when it comes to the SI third gear issue they seem to turn their heads the other way

my dealership replaced mine and i didnt even have any 3rd gear problems

shukev · 10-12-2008, 01:29 AM

okay, so like after they replace my old engine, what happens to my warranty? is there a new warranty? or does it continue from my old warranty....?

raybyduhbay · 10-12-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shukev

okay, so like after they replace my old engine, what happens to my warranty? is there a new warranty? or does it continue from my old warranty....?

This is what i really want to know. just like when you buy an item at a store and the item is defective and you get 30 days to return it but you exchange it like say.. 15 days after you buy it... so do u get new 30 days on ur new product of just 15 days left?

BigT · 10-12-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shukev

okay, so like after they replace my old engine, what happens to my warranty? is there a new warranty? or does it continue from my old warranty....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by raybyduhbay

This is what i really want to know. just like when you buy an item at a store and the item is defective and you get 30 days to return it but you exchange it like say.. 15 days after you buy it... so do u get new 30 days on ur new product of just 15 days left?

If they replace your engine with one day left on your warranty you have one day left. Your warranty doesn't start over. Now, the work itself may be covered for a certain amount of time. For example, they may have a policy that states that their work is guaranteed for a certain amount of time. But I would find out and not assume, because that may not be the case with warranty work.

This is the same for something you buy at a store. If you have a 30 day warranty and exchange it after 15 days you still only have 15 days left. The warranty is from the original purchase guaranteeing you the product will work for 30 days from the original purchase date. If they replace it at 15 days for free you aren't getting a new warranty.

BigT · 10-12-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jethroooo

does it matter which type of coolant we use?

I had to put more coolant in my car and noticed the previous coolant was color blue and the coolant I put it was color green.

Honestly it probably won't be an issue. However, technically you aren't supposed to mix the two. Most parts stores sell a coolant that is compatible with any color (usually it is almost clear or yellow). The color is really just so you can tell them apart, the difference is in the additives they use.

I can't honestly say I've ever personally witnessed what happens if you mix types, but the additives supposedly react to one another and you aren't supposed to mix them.

jethroooo · 10-12-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigT

Honestly it probably won't be an issue. However, technically you aren't supposed to mix the two. Most parts stores sell a coolant that is compatible with any color (usually it is almost clear or yellow). The color is really just so you can tell them apart, the difference is in the additives they use.

I can't honestly say I've ever personally witnessed what happens if you mix types, but the additives supposedly react to one another and you aren't supposed to mix them.

damnit.

the blue coolant was nearly gone though ( i would say about 1/4 of a cup was there left of it)

**Yodums** · 10-12-2008, 02:07 PM

Your powertrain warranty is good for 60,000 miles. You still had quite a bit of warranty left on it. Your issue is pretty big as it was addressed in a TSB released by Honda on July 4th.

Quote:

Engine Overheats or Leaks Coolant

SYMPTOM
The engine is leaking coolant and may be overheating.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The engine block is cracking at the coolant passages.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a new engine block assembly

See the attachment for further details.

shukev · 10-12-2008, 02:44 PM

yup yup, that is exactly the problem

10-11-2008, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
shukev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 817, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 362 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	Engine overheating ! well, I was driving home one day and I notice that my engine temp. was going way up, so I decided to go to the dealership to check it out. After about like a day of checking what's wrong they came to the conclusion that my coolant was leaking into my engine. So now they have to replace my whole engine and I won't be without my sexy car for a week =( lucky I was still under warranty, so no charge for me =D new R18 ftw? lol

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raybyduhbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,086 Ray iTrader: 10 / 100%	DAYMMN. Thats pretty cool i would want a new engine anytime. Definitely would treat my car better if i could do it again. Make sure you break-in the engine again!

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07sikspd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: O.C. Age: 23 Posts: 231 The Negotiator iTrader: 0 / 0%	Haha Honda has no problem replacing engines under warranty but when it comes to the SI third gear issue they seem to turn their heads the other way

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intoflatlines Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wasn't there a recall for coolant leaking into the engine block?

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shukev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 817, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 362 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	yup, but when i got it check the first time they said everything was fine. but obviously it wasn't lol.

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jethroooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tisbury Lane Age: 5 Posts: 3,581 iTrader: 13 / 100%	does it matter which type of coolant we use? I had to put more coolant in my car and noticed the previous coolant was color blue and the coolant I put it was color green.

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shukev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 817, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 362 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	okay, so like after they replace my old engine, what happens to my warranty? is there a new warranty? or does it continue from my old warranty....?

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shukev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 817, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 362 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	yup yup, that is exactly the problem