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#866 of 1936 Re: Can timing belt job cause catalytic converter to fail? [activex111] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 14, 2007 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: activex111 (Jun 14, 2007 6:19 pm) Sure...bad O2 sensor, things like that. Replies to this message: activex111 (Jun 19, 2007 12:40 pm)
#867 of 1936 Catalytic Converter Failure- ULEV by cannell3 Jun 16, 2007 (12:13 pm)
I own a 2000 I4 Accord, with 115K miles. I started hearing a rattling noise when it was idling earlier this week. I took it to the selling dealer today; initial diagnosis was loose heat shields. They have just called with a new diagnosis; the catalytic converter is failing. They 'blew it back', so right now it is running, but they say that it will have to be replaced to the tune of 2K. It is expensive because it is the ULEV model. Needless to say, I am sick. I just don't understand the high cost. I know the car is still worth about 6 -7k, and I cannot afford to replace it,but 2k is going to be difficult to come up with as well. I just did the 105k check up last fall, for 1k. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jun 16, 2007 5:10 pm)
#868 of 1936 Re: Would you paint a 7.5 year old car? [tylerwm94] by cdgarosi Jun 16, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: tylerwm94 (Jun 21, 2006 8:56 am) I also have the same problem. I have a 1998 Honda Accord that is green and I have oxidation problems on the trunk and roof. I wonder if it is a color issue.
#869 of 1936 Re: Catalytic Converter Failure- ULEV [cannell3] by elroy5 Jun 16, 2007 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: cannell3 (Jun 16, 2007 12:13 pm) Maybe you could buy the converter yourself at say, Majestic Honda (http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=Accord&catcgry2=2000&catcgry3=2DR+LX&catcgry4=KL4AT&catcgry5=EXHAUST+PIPE) and get another shop to change it. I would change it myself, but that's me. Do you know of a decent mechanic in your area? They can be hard to find. Good luck with your search
#870 of 1936 Timing Belt 2000 Honda Accord Coupe by channel121 Jun 17, 2007 (5:07 pm)
I paid $675 for the timing belt, cam and crank seals and water pump, etc. I just got my transmission replaced under warranty two months ago at dealership. Three questions:   1)I am not sure if I got the honda parts I requested. The part# reads WPC#######. What is the WPC? (Interestingly this was one of the few times the honda parts were cheaper then aftermarket according to mechanic.)   2)My RPMs stay at about 3 or 3.25 at 65-70mph. It seems like the engine is working harder. Not sure if this is correct or due to new trannie.   3)Should I be looking at gas mileage? I really don't have an idea what that is since I did not check before the new trannie and belt.   I had taken my car for 10 years to a honda certified mechanic but in the last few years he got very bad with customer service (not calling back, no estimates, actual final cost higher, doing work without permission). Any ideas out there? Will I be alright? Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 5:12 pm) channel121 (Jun 17, 2007 5:48 pm) blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 5:54 pm) thegraduate (Jun 17, 2007 5:51 pm)
#871 of 1936 Re: Timing Belt 2000 Honda Accord Coupe [channel121] by blufz1 Jun 17, 2007 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: channel121 (Jun 17, 2007 5:07 pm) I always go to a Honda dealer. Anything else is, for most people, false economy. I don't think your transmission is working properly. 60 in my 02 4 speed auto is 2000 RPMs. Replies to this message: channel121 (Jun 17, 2007 5:48 pm) blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 5:54 pm)
#872 of 1936 Re: Timing Belt 2000 Honda Accord Coupe [blufz1] by channel121 Jun 17, 2007 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 5:12 pm) Ok, guess I should have put that it is a 4spd Automatic. Well I got the trannie replaced at the dealership so I will just take it back there. The timing belt should have nothing to do with that right? For the most part I noticed it after I got the trannie replaced, not the timing belt. After the trannie was replaced it was sooo much better then the "hunting" the old crap trannie had done for 80K so I may have overlooked other signs. Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 5:54 pm)
#873 of 1936 Re: Timing Belt 2000 Honda Accord Coupe [channel121] by thegraduate Jun 17, 2007 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: channel121 (Jun 17, 2007 5:07 pm) The RPM in a 4-cyl at 60 MPH (2002 LX 4-speed, same 2.3L engine as the 2000 model) run at 2,200 RPM, and about 2,650 RPM at 70 MPH.   The manual transmission will be different, but if you aren't below 3k RPM at 70 MPH in an automatic, you've something else going on.
#874 of 1936 Re: Timing Belt 2000 Honda Accord Coupe [channel121] by blufz1 Jun 17, 2007 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: channel121 (Jun 17, 2007 5:48 pm) The Honda dealers replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt. I was quoted $850 for both down here in Dallas. At least you can scream at the Honda dealer 'till they fix it right. Hope it works out 4 U.
#875 of 1936 Dealership vs Mechanic by channel121 Jun 17, 2007 (6:04 pm)
<blufz1: Well my old mechanic "quoted (of course he still has "to get back to" me and its been a month and 4 calls from me later, hence me firing him)" $900 for JUST the timing belt. But as I said he started to get too big for his britches.> The mechanic I took it to has been in business 50 years and family owned and recommended. But ONLY the trannie is from the dealership. So just as I understand correctly the RPM issue has to do with the trannie NOT the timing belt.   Thanks for all the info so far! Replies to this message: bolivar (Jun 17, 2007 6:27 pm)

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