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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair
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Ok just left the dealer and the are keeping it i raised you know what with them they heard 2 things. They are putting a new pump on check this out right where the timing chain is at next to the pump as it was running you heard a sound like chuckle. Imagine a chain and its enclosed and it got backed up thats what i heard Also they heard the whine also when drove in and they said whats that. Now i was not techincal in high school but having a ford, gm, autos i would be a tech myself with all the problems i had but honda but i went to them earlier this morning rather yesterday and we cannot hear it it was BS. What really pissed me was it it was the same thing hell worse. Anyway getting off course here if they do a new pump will that fix it also & what's the chuckle coming form timing chain enclosure which they said they put a new shim kit on to align all the pulleys. To me made a situation worse what you guys think. thank alot for all the help now and in the future.
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Replying to: mookie14 (Apr 28, 2009 1:29 am)  I've also heard of dealerships changing the power steering pump (not cheap) only to have the problem return. Have no idea what could be making that sound under the timing belt cover. I would have the o-ring and fluid changed, and hope for the best. Frankly, it sounds like you need to find a new dealership to bring the car to. From the very little experience I have with my local dealership, they are total dufuses too. Luckily I have only needed their service once in 18 years.
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| They put a new pump on just thinking they lied about putting a shim kit on see these techs AT ALL MAKES i know they do not use the info they went to school for. The tsb above whole nine they put on now i have not heard nothing not looking for it neither. Its pain going to get your auto fixed under warranty. Got to do brakes the rear though i got like 36k on it.Is it time to change tranny fluid? ps terring got changed yesterday in march im trading out for a 09. As far as maintenance what will i have to do between now and then thanks guys. | |
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I had 75k mi service done to my 03 Accord EXL-V4 at the dealer including a transmission fluid change and was told the trans. is leaking fluid and needs a new Torque Converter Seal. I have not noticed any fluid in my garage and have not had any recurrent shifting problems. They advised that the fluid was blown back all over the transmission so finding the leak was difficult and that was the explanation as to why I haven't seen any evidence of a leak. The dealer wants over $700 to replace the seal. The seal is only about $15, but it's an all day job. I found a Tech. Svc. Bulletin about this problem but no evidence of a recall. This repair seems quite significant for a Honda with 76k mi. What are your thoughts? Given the problems with the V6 transmissions and the TSB, do you think Honda will supplement the cost of this repair?
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Replying to: michael704 (May 01, 2009 6:30 am) .....Given the problems with the V6 transmissions and the TSB, do you think Honda will supplement the cost of this repair? Looking at the Honda TSB (08-020 04/12/2008) currently atop my desk, we see: ".....OUT OF WARRANTY: any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office........" You have a real point (given the history here). It's a start............ best, ez.... |
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jul 06, 2008 1:19 am)
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Sep 14, 2008 1:07 pm) Back when I first posted, pastatie suggested Mastercraft. I just went to their website (mastercrafttires.com) and saw that I would be needing 4 of the Avenger Touring LSR (V/H-Rated) 205/60R16 92 V. I gave the closest mastercraft dealer (Gillette Tire Distributors Inc, Glen Burnie, MD, (410)766-2190) a call and he said that it would cost (w/ tax) $400.75 for four of the "T-rated" ones, but he would order the proper V/H ones I need and give them to me for the same price (normally, they are $4-5 more a tire). However, since then it seems there has been some other suggestions on tires from others. Looking through these recent posts in this thread, this is a summary of what my options are: Primacy MXV4 (215/50-17s) - $800ish/175.99 per tire (good for tire noise) Toyo Versado LX (used in an '05 EX 4 - I assume ok in w/ my car) - $150 a tire Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid tires (used in '03 LX Coupe - assume ok w/ my car) - $100 each (better w/ light snow and cornering than republic ensigns) Yokohama Avid H4s (used w/ 2005 4 cyl. EX, assume ok w/ my car) Bridgestone Serenity - smooth as OEM MIchelin, better wet traction, but heavier Whatever tires I go with, I would get them all mounted at walmart because it would only cost me $7.50 + $3.50 (<-- this one's the actual mounting fee) a tire to have lifetime balance and rotation. I think if there's no specials or deals (when I first bought my G009s, there was a Bridgestone rebate going on and I got price matches done which made the final price relatively low), I'll go with the mastercraft tires. But if there's something good out there, maybe I can get something else. Thoughts?
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Replying to: srizvi1 (May 18, 2009 10:55 am) Mastercraft sounds like more of a house brand tire. Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear are kind of the tier 1 manufacturers. Hankook, Khumo, BFG, and maybe Cooper are tier 2, and then there are tier 3 and house brands. Futura is Pep Boys house brand for example (although its made by someone else for them). You might want to check out tirerack.com and see the ratings they provide on various tires. The can drop ship them to your house or the installer as well. |
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Replying to: srizvi1 (May 18, 2009 10:55 am)  They were on my used truck when I bought it. They don't ride smooth, are not quiet, and not very good on wet surfaces either. People who think "A tire is a tire" buy Mastercraft.
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