cracked engine block recall 06-08 civics

denise1100 · 07-10-2012, 09:03 AM

HI guys, i own a 08 civic LX sedan and i noticed couple of dripping liquid under my engine and i didn't even bother to check and 2 weeks later my buddy told me that there is a huge puddle of anti-freeze/coolant dripping from my car,and i checked the coolant level and it was EMPTY...i filled it up with anti freeze just to make it to my house and that's like 5miles away from work...

i drove it to poway Honda and they said i have a Cracked Engine Block! they explained everything that they will cover everything and i'm covered with 8 yrs extended warranty...check your local dealer for the recall list of your Honda.

just wanted to share my experience and to give a heads up.

Drive Safe Guys...

Bwaaaaaa!

Shark Tek · 07-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Ask them to replace the engine with a K20 or K24 LOL

denise1100 · 07-10-2012, 11:43 AM

hahaha! that's what i was thinking but i'm pretty sure they are not gonna do that, if so i will be very very happy LOL!

AlanMc · 07-10-2012, 02:34 PM

Ask them to put a V-8 in ;-)

***killswitch21*** · 07-10-2012, 02:36 PM

I dont think any v8 would ever fit.. lol nut that would be dope.. ya id ask if i could give them like $250 on top of the warranty to get a k20.. lol

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ryker · 07-12-2012, 01:28 PM

New short block with old parts swapped over.

At the dealership now- over heard a tech and advisor talking about why they don't understand Honda only covering a short block. "so much room for error". "will only cost more when problems arise in a few months" "does anybody even have recent experience with installing pistons".....

Sure now which dealership I won't be using, should I need a repair.

TitanJeff · 07-14-2012, 05:00 PM

I'm looking for a Civic for my daughter and drove at '06 today with 146,000 miles. The owner told me the engine only had 40,000 on it as it had been replaced just three years ago.

I Google '06 Civic engines which brings me here. I'm seeing red flags all over the place.

Finally, my question:

For any of you with '06 Civics, how have things gone after? I'm not a mechanic and need something reliable for my daughter to take to college. Our family has owned four Honda but none newer than '03.

This particular car is a EX-Navi. $7,500.

Any advice appreciated.

jamin1 · 07-15-2012, 11:43 AM

i would not buy unless you can verify is has the upgraded block. too many original blocks cracked. how many, who knows?

Slymatic · 08-13-2012, 12:56 PM

Does anyone have a recall number or notice that they can scan and put up here? We bought a 08 EX a little while ago and I want to be sure ours is covered. We bought it from a dealership so I'm sure they checked it but being a Toyota Tech myself I know how something like that (checking for open recalls) can be overlooked. Yes, I know I can call the dealer and they can tell me if it's been completed or not, I just wanna look for myself (and I don't trust my Honda dealer, but we'll just leave that out of this).

glxygreysi08 · 08-13-2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitanJeff

I'm looking for a Civic for my daughter and drove at '06 today with 146,000 miles. The owner told me the engine only had 40,000 on it as it had been replaced just three years ago.

I Google '06 Civic engines which brings me here. I'm seeing red flags all over the place.

Finally, my question:

For any of you with '06 Civics, how have things gone after? I'm not a mechanic and need something reliable for my daughter to take to college. Our family has owned four Honda but none newer than '03.

This particular car is a EX-Navi. $7,500.

Any advice appreciated.

Honda's are super reliable, which I'm sure you know, judging by your experience. I would just suggest you find a lower mileage car for your daughter. At the very least, it's worth the peace of mind, IMO.

theseventhyear · 08-23-2012, 05:24 PM

hey i hydroplaned into a ditch a while ago and took it to the shop but have noticed a loss in power since then. would it be possible to be an engine crack? also noticed some fluid leaking, only twice, but it was enough to leave a puddle under the car. someone told me its just AC. any help?

redeye0315 · 04-10-2013, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseventhyear

hey i hydroplaned into a ditch a while ago and took it to the shop but have noticed a loss in power since then. would it be possible to be an engine crack? also noticed some fluid leaking, only twice, but it was enough to leave a puddle under the car. someone told me its just AC. any help?

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07-10-2012, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
denise1100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 3 robin scott	cracked engine block recall 06-08 civics HI guys, i own a 08 civic LX sedan and i noticed couple of dripping liquid under my engine and i didn't even bother to check and 2 weeks later my buddy told me that there is a huge puddle of anti-freeze/coolant dripping from my car,and i checked the coolant level and it was EMPTY...i filled it up with anti freeze just to make it to my house and that's like 5miles away from work... i drove it to poway Honda and they said i have a Cracked Engine Block! they explained everything that they will cover everything and i'm covered with 8 yrs extended warranty...check your local dealer for the recall list of your Honda. just wanted to share my experience and to give a heads up. Drive Safe Guys...Bwaaaaaa! Last edited by denise1100; 07-10-2012 at 09:06 AM. Reason: mis spelled
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07-14-2012, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
TitanJeff Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	I'm looking for a Civic for my daughter and drove at '06 today with 146,000 miles. The owner told me the engine only had 40,000 on it as it had been replaced just three years ago. I Google '06 Civic engines which brings me here. I'm seeing red flags all over the place. Finally, my question: For any of you with '06 Civics, how have things gone after? I'm not a mechanic and need something reliable for my daughter to take to college. Our family has owned four Honda but none newer than '03. This particular car is a EX-Navi. $7,500. Any advice appreciated. Last edited by TitanJeff; 07-14-2012 at 05:36 PM.

08-13-2012, 12:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Slymatic Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 43	Does anyone have a recall number or notice that they can scan and put up here? We bought a 08 EX a little while ago and I want to be sure ours is covered. We bought it from a dealership so I'm sure they checked it but being a Toyota Tech myself I know how something like that (checking for open recalls) can be overlooked. Yes, I know I can call the dealer and they can tell me if it's been completed or not, I just wanna look for myself (and I don't trust my Honda dealer, but we'll just leave that out of this). Last edited by Slymatic; 08-13-2012 at 01:00 PM.

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07-10-2012, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shark Tek Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,741	Ask them to replace the engine with a K20 or K24 LOL

07-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
denise1100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 3 robin scott	hahaha! that's what i was thinking but i'm pretty sure they are not gonna do that, if so i will be very very happy LOL!

07-10-2012, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
AlanMc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 448	Ask them to put a V-8 in ;-)

07-10-2012, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
*killswitch21* VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,735 Gary	I dont think any v8 would ever fit.. lol nut that would be dope.. ya id ask if i could give them like $250 on top of the warranty to get a k20.. lol Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App

07-12-2012, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
ryker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 10,902	New short block with old parts swapped over. At the dealership now- over heard a tech and advisor talking about why they don't understand Honda only covering a short block. "so much room for error". "will only cost more when problems arise in a few months" "does anybody even have recent experience with installing pistons"..... Sure now which dealership I won't be using, should I need a repair.

07-15-2012, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
jamin1 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: houston Posts: 53	i would not buy unless you can verify is has the upgraded block. too many original blocks cracked. how many, who knows?

08-23-2012, 05:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
theseventhyear Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Starkville Posts: 3 Josh	hey i hydroplaned into a ditch a while ago and took it to the shop but have noticed a loss in power since then. would it be possible to be an engine crack? also noticed some fluid leaking, only twice, but it was enough to leave a puddle under the car. someone told me its just AC. any help?

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