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Tag Archives: Engines
Seized Water Pump
I will never cease to amazed by what customers say is wrong with their car and then what is actually wrong, sometimes a much worse thing than what they noticed.
Broken Engine Mount Bolts
I had a late model Honda CR-V come in for a noise complaint. The customer said there was a rattle when taking off from a stop. I heard it immediately, and when I lifted it I found that the transmission/transfer … Continue reading
Quick Fix: Dielectric Grease
Recently my 1997 Civic had started running roughly and misfiring in the morning. Based on what my car did after driving through a puddle once I had an idea what the problem might be.
So Long, 2003 Accord
After many faithful years of service to my family, our 2003 Honda Accord has been decommissioned.
Wrong Spark Plugs
I recently had an older Honda Odyssey come into the shop for a few recalls and other repairs, and found that it had some codes in the computer indicating misfires. It was misfiring on all 6 cylinders. First thing to … Continue reading
Engine Bay Megaphone
This time on “you found what under the hood?!”…
Self-Destructing Camshaft
I had a 2001 Nissan Altima in for an oil change, and I noticed a noise coming from the engine. It was little bit like a rod knock, but higher pitched and higher up in the engine.
