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Car Forum / Honda Cars / October 2005Engine valve
I have a '99 Honda Accord with 104k miles and my car was vibrating violently. My mechanic told me I have a burnt engine valve and it needs to be fixed by an engine mechanic. Anyone have this before?? How much did it cost to replace?? > I have a '99 Honda Accord with 104k miles and my car was vibrating > violently. My mechanic told me I have a burnt engine valve and it > needs to be fixed by an engine mechanic. Anyone have this before?? > How much did it cost to replace?? Almost a thousand dollars, all told. It means you never had the valves adjusted, sad to say. Also that you rarely had the oil changed. People, look after your car! See what happens when you don't?  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Actually, I change my oil religiously. I've had to add oil between changes though b/c the car was burning it. I can rarely smell it, but I know I don't have any leaks. I told my mechanic about it and he differ have any explanation only saying that Honda's don't burn oil. > Actually, I change my oil religiously. I've had to add oil between > changes though b/c the car was burning it. I can rarely smell it, but > I know I don't have any leaks. I told my mechanic about it and he > differ have any explanation only saying that Honda's don't burn oil. They do, like any other engine, but it takes many, many miles. You didn't look after your motor, my friend. SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Actually, I had the oil changed religiously. The past 6 months though, I've had to add oil between changes b/c the it was burning it. The past month, I've had to add a ton. I rarely smelled it though and there were no leaks. I brought it up with my mechanic and didn't have an explanation, only that Hondas don't burn oil. > I have a '99 Honda Accord with 104k miles and my car was vibrating > violently. My mechanic told me I have a burnt engine valve and it > needs to be fixed by an engine mechanic. Anyone have this before?? > How much did it cost to replace?? ------------------------------- Get a second opinion, for sure. Go to a (non-Honda) shop that does Hondas and Toyotas, and just tell them you want to figure out the 'vibration'. If they conclude they need to do a compression test, go for it. It will tell you a lot. If it's a valve, it's generally over $1,000 US. Does your exhaust stink badly? (even when engine is warm?) 'Curly' Thanks. No, the exhaust doesn't stink at all. > I have a '99 Honda Accord with 104k miles and my car was vibrating > violently. My mechanic told me I have a burnt engine valve and it > needs to be fixed by an engine mechanic. Anyone have this before?? > How much did it cost to replace?? do the compression test first. if that's ok, has the timing belt been done recently? maybe the balancer shaft is not set right. |
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