Oil Plug - GONE

Realdavid · 05-05-2004, 10:36 AM

Imagine this. had the oil changed at local Honda store on my 01 with 8k miles. thirty-seven miles later the engine sounded like a thrashing machine. I was close to home and more or less coasted in.

dealer sent wrecker. Wrecker hoisted my car and lo and behold the oil plug was out. dealer put oil in drained through filter - no metal. drained oil filter no metal. Did it again listened with a stethascope no noise. Took test drive seemed okay.

they said what can we do i said give me a 7 yr 100k warranty. they said okay.

after the weekend there was a rumble at low rpm and engine began to stall.

Took it in they pulled the pan and found small amount of metal (bearings - non magnetic). it's now in pieces at dealer.

whay should I do? make them give me a great trade? take extendec warranty. Any advice out there?

Realdavid · 05-05-2004, 02:29 PM

On further looking they are now going to replace short block and head.

naynay · 05-06-2004, 09:53 AM

I had something similar happen to me! They didn't fill the oil to the appropriate level. I ended up getting a new block, but no new head, under warrenty.

I was without a car for about 2 months. I was visiting family in Arkansas when it happend, ended up flying back home to Florida. Thank god I have another vehicle!!

Halo · 05-07-2004, 10:05 AM

Please give us the name of the dealer that did this. Just like we should share info about good deals and good service, mistakes like this (gross negligence) should be publicized among S2K owners.

95civicturbo · 07-05-2004, 06:15 PM

Holy crap! That sucks. I'd make them trade if at all possible.

speed4tu · 07-06-2004, 08:21 PM

I would trade, or demand a new engine!

05-05-2004, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Realdavid Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10	Oil Plug - GONE Imagine this. had the oil changed at local Honda store on my 01 with 8k miles. thirty-seven miles later the engine sounded like a thrashing machine. I was close to home and more or less coasted in. dealer sent wrecker. Wrecker hoisted my car and lo and behold the oil plug was out. dealer put oil in drained through filter - no metal. drained oil filter no metal. Did it again listened with a stethascope no noise. Took test drive seemed okay. they said what can we do i said give me a 7 yr 100k warranty. they said okay. after the weekend there was a rumble at low rpm and engine began to stall. Took it in they pulled the pan and found small amount of metal (bearings - non magnetic). it's now in pieces at dealer. whay should I do? make them give me a great trade? take extendec warranty. Any advice out there?

05-05-2004, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Realdavid Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10	UPDATE On further looking they are now going to replace short block and head.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
12v accessory plug	QuantumMechanic	Interior / Audio / Electronics	4	02-25-2007 07:11 PM
OEM AP1 spark plug wire cover	dduds2k	Parts For Sale	0	02-06-2007 05:58 PM
Diff oil & tranny oil	arprice	Engine Tech / Drivetrain	6	01-21-2007 01:10 PM
oil drain plug	maddog	All Other Honda S2000 Related Discussions	3	11-07-2005 03:39 PM
Oil Stick to check oil....	kccane	All Other Honda S2000 Related Discussions	1	07-04-2004 08:32 PM

05-06-2004, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
naynay Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton, Fl Posts: 5	I had something similar happen to me! They didn't fill the oil to the appropriate level. I ended up getting a new block, but no new head, under warrenty. I was without a car for about 2 months. I was visiting family in Arkansas when it happend, ended up flying back home to Florida. Thank god I have another vehicle!!

05-07-2004, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 610	Please give us the name of the dealer that did this. Just like we should share info about good deals and good service, mistakes like this (gross negligence) should be publicized among S2K owners.

07-05-2004, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
95civicturbo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 19	Holy crap! That sucks. I'd make them trade if at all possible.

07-06-2004, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
speed4tu Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 17	I would trade, or demand a new engine!