"Chuck Connell" <connell@chc-3.com> wrote in message
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> Just got off the phone with the service rep at the dealer (Herb Chambers
in
> Burlington MA). The crank seal was blown. The oil was pumping onto the
> ground as the engine ran. He said "it looks like everything is OK inside
> the engine". I said there is no way to know that without putting the
> crankshaft and cylinder walls under a microscope. He more or less agreed.
>
> I said that I want a new car, and he agreed to escalate this to his
> manager.
>
> Chuck
>
Glad that the source of the problem has been identified---don't let them
blow you off. Peruse with Honda for a new car. If that doesn't work be a
nice guy and settle for a new engine. No luck, go for an engine teardown
and have the rings, valve seals and whatever inspected/replaced. They put 4
qts of oil in the car because that's what it needs--you ran with a lot
less--hard to imagine you got away damage free and you don't want it to
haunt you for the life of the car. I am in the same area and might buy from
that dealer so would you post how this all ends?
MLD