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#65 of 87 Re: Honda Pilot 2003 EXL 51,000 buy it? [wow4help] by infonurse May 15, 2009 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: wow4help (May 14, 2009 7:16 pm) I have owned Hondas for the past 21 yrs and have owned both Accords and Civics. I sold my 1997 Civic and purchased my 2003 Pilot EX in May 2003 and have not experienced any problems with it, short of replacing the security key fobs. All I have had to do with it was the general maintenance. However, last month, at about 90k miles, I started noticing oil drops on the driveway. I took the vehicle in to a mechanic who thought that the leak was the main seal. After changing out the seal, the leak was still present. The mechanic researched and found Service Bulletin 01-009 which addresses V6 Engine Oil Leaks on all 1998-03 Accord V6, 1999-03 Odyssey, and 2003 Pilot. Apparently the probable cause is "the cast aluminum engine block may be porous in spots." Since my mechanic does not work in a Honda repair shop, he doesn't have the VTEC System Test Tool needed to perform a pressure-check test on the engine block for oil leaks. I have since been hunting all over the internet to find out more information related to this. This bulletin was printed 5/09/08 and, it appears that only the first year Pilot is affected.   Personally, I love my Pilot and, if they wouldn't have recently changed the body style, I would get a new one. But, if I was looking for a used Pilot and since I can't find any more information on this and it appears that it may be limited to the 2003 Pilot, I'd probably look for a second year or newer model. Also, price it out on Kelly Blue Book website, as I checked on mine today and trade in value for it (good condition) is $7500.   If anyone is out there who has come across the oil leak issue due to porous spots in the engine block with their Pilot (or even the 98-03 Accord V6 and 99-03 Odyssey), I'd like to hear from you. Did the repair shop just repair the leak per the bulletin, with JB Weld and/or coated bolts, or did the engine need to be replaced?   Thanks. Replies to this message: wow4help (May 26, 2009 12:55 pm)
#66 of 87 Re: Honda Pilot 2003 EXL 51,000 buy it? [infonurse] by wow4help May 26, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: infonurse (May 15, 2009 7:16 pm) Thank you for the info. We bought a Toyota Sienna instead of the Pilot:)
#67 of 87 Re: My 03 Pilot 'Snorts' [03pilotguy] by charliehodge Jun 19, 2009 (1:38 am)
Replying to: 03pilotguy (Nov 10, 2008 7:02 am) I have an 03 making the same noise you describe. Did you have any luck finding a cause or solution?
#68 of 87 Re: Found a TSB for the Booming/Humming/Droning Noise [pablo9] by ut13 Jun 23, 2009 (11:34 am)
Replying to: pablo9 (Oct 05, 2008 8:34 pm) Hello -   We purchased our 2006 EX last week and yesterday decided to take a drive with our dog in tow. We rolled down both of the 2nd row windows and YEOUCH! What a piercing noise that kicked in once we went over 40mph! Even the dog flinched and was uncomfortable --- how can we rid this noise? We HATE to use our AC, often open the sunroof, the windows, and take drives (esp with the dog!) and worry now we can't ever roll down the back windows???? Help! Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Jun 23, 2009 7:58 pm)
#69 of 87 Re: Found a TSB for the Booming/Humming/Droning Noise [ut13] by bigdadi118 Jun 23, 2009 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: ut13 (Jun 23, 2009 11:34 am) I think installing the 4 window deflectors can help you to lower the windows 2-3" and not have that noise but more fresh air. Anyway it is not the window all the way down solution.
#70 of 87 2007 thumping noise by lep4 Jul 05, 2009 (9:17 am)
After coming to a stop, for example, at a traffic light, after a few seconds we hear a loud thump that seems to be originating in the left rear quarter of the vehicle. It sounds as if someone has hit the outside of the car with the palm of their hand. Any idea as to what is causing it? Replies to this message: jensad (Jul 06, 2009 11:49 am) lep4 (Jul 09, 2009 9:41 am) rezilient (Oct 28, 2009 8:03 am)
#71 of 87 Re: 2007 thumping noise [lep4] by jensad Jul 06, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: lep4 (Jul 05, 2009 9:17 am) I am serious and my reply is not frivolous. You may have had a bird hit your vehicle. Unfortunately birds can do damage. I have seen a horse hit a car, and the car is totalled and the horse was dead.   Hope this helped. Good luck to all and stay safe.   jensad Replies to this message: lep4 (Jul 09, 2009 9:41 am) rezilient (Oct 28, 2009 8:03 am)
#72 of 87 Re: 2007 thumping noise [jensad] by lep4 Jul 09, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: jensad (Jul 06, 2009 11:49 am) Thank you for your reply - I believe you are serious - animals have flown and run into us before - the sound has occurred many times (but not consistently) so I don't think that what's happening this time Replies to this message: rezilient (Oct 28, 2009 8:03 am)
#73 of 87 Clunk noise with '03 Honda Pilot by laneyp Sep 08, 2009 (5:28 am)
Hi - when I go over uneven road or even pull into my driveway, I can hear and feel a clunk up through the steering wheel. It doesn't happen when both wheels hit the bump evenly, just when one at a time hits. And it has a slight shimmy, worse at low speeds and pulls slightly to the left (even though the alignment test says it is aligned). The Honda Dealer has had it twice now in the last 2 months, for several days and say they can't find anything - they acknowledge the shimmy and pull, and are perplexed. Here's the history:   I had a very strong shimmy at low speeds and the car pulled to the left. Along with doing the 75,000 mile service, they discovered 2 engine mounts were broken and my front axle wasn't lubricating - fixed engine mounts and replaced front axle and the shimmy is still there but definitely minimized. Still pulls slightly to the left even though they've aligned it twice. Tires are 1 year old. They say they put tires from a different Pilot on it to check it and the problem was the same. I don't think it's the tires. I didn't have the clunk until after they "fixed it". They say they've checked everything and the suspension is fine. Any ideas??? The only other thing to tell is that 2 years ago I was hit at low speed by a golf cart (yes) as I was exiting the zoo - he didn't see me and ran into the metal part of my wheel, so I didn't have any body damage but I knew that at least messed up my alignment.    Of course, the day I took it home the "Maintenance" light now blinks when I turn it on so I have to take it back anyway, but I thought maybe someone would have some ideas for these guys. Please help. I don't want to buy a new car, I just want this one to run correctly!   Thanks! Replies to this message: infonurse (Sep 08, 2009 7:00 pm)
#74 of 87 Re: Clunk noise with '03 Honda Pilot [laneyp] by infonurse Sep 08, 2009 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: laneyp (Sep 08, 2009 5:28 am) Hi, My Pilot has had the same type of noise since I bought it. The "thumping" sound went away when I finally had worn the old tires out (I found a "flat spot" on one of the tires) and put better tires on it (Michelin). Even with the new tires, I still have a clunking sound when I turn a hard right and go over a slight bump. Otherwise, the car steers straight and I haven't had any other suspension issues.   Re: oil seepage through the engine block. I had the shop change it back to regular oil (non-synthetic) and I have not experienced any more drips since then. The shop hadn't heard anything regarding the relationship between synthetic oil and the porous aluminum block but it appears, at least to me, that there may be a relationship and I will now run regular oil in this vehicle.

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