This question is for everyone in a similar
situation to learn from, here's the whole
story.
I bought a car last year and within two
months the engine was overheating badly
and was diagnosed by a certified mechanic
to be the head gasket. I replaced the
radiator, hoses, head gasket, water pump
and Thermostat. One month later the
coolant was full of oil again and
overheating bad. It was than determined
that this was a defective engine (common
from 98-02 and no longer covered by
Honda) and the engine block was cracked.
They recommended a new car or a new
engine.
From here I spent about 6 months finding a
"junk yard engine" with low miles. Let me
warn you that this is a shady business.
They will lie if they think your incompetent
enough or they will just lie anyways
because there that crooked. There are
honest people, find them. After a bad
experience with one engine, I got a engine
for $460 including shipping with 135,000
miles -30,000 miles over what they quoted
but nevertheless- checked up on and
verified. I was encouraged by the
mechanics I know, the one installing it and
vast online research to replace these parts
during the install:
Water pump, Thermostat, Timing Belt,
Upper and lower radiator hoses, 5/8 inch
hoses, Wires and Spark plugs.
There were other parts that I saw during my
online research that were recommended
but these were most consistently named.
My question is what other parts are VITAL
to giving a "better chance" for this engine to
not have problems, considering prior
overheating on the last engine? Thank you
so much for any responses.
2000 Honda Accord LX
situation to learn from, here's the whole
story.
I bought a car last year and within two
months the engine was overheating badly
and was diagnosed by a certified mechanic
to be the head gasket. I replaced the
radiator, hoses, head gasket, water pump
and Thermostat. One month later the
coolant was full of oil again and
overheating bad. It was than determined
that this was a defective engine (common
from 98-02 and no longer covered by
Honda) and the engine block was cracked.
They recommended a new car or a new
engine.
From here I spent about 6 months finding a
"junk yard engine" with low miles. Let me
warn you that this is a shady business.
They will lie if they think your incompetent
enough or they will just lie anyways
because there that crooked. There are
honest people, find them. After a bad
experience with one engine, I got a engine
for $460 including shipping with 135,000
miles -30,000 miles over what they quoted
but nevertheless- checked up on and
verified. I was encouraged by the
mechanics I know, the one installing it and
vast online research to replace these parts
during the install:
Water pump, Thermostat, Timing Belt,
Upper and lower radiator hoses, 5/8 inch
hoses, Wires and Spark plugs.
There were other parts that I saw during my
online research that were recommended
but these were most consistently named.
My question is what other parts are VITAL
to giving a "better chance" for this engine to
not have problems, considering prior
overheating on the last engine? Thank you
so much for any responses.
2000 Honda Accord LX
Apr 23, 2015 at 7:39 AM
