Actually it is a TSL on 99 and 00 Odyssey that Honda covers. They drill out
the pores and insert a tube to hopefully keep it from building up in the
future. They have also extended the EGR warranty for all 99-03 Ody's because
of lots of problems...


"Phyl/Ron Johnson" <rcpej@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:23882-431EFF4C-52@storefull-3116.bay.webtv.net...
> I called the Honda Dealership and talked to a service advisor after
> learning the service manager was out for the rest of the day. The
> advisor said that unless the engine light was on, or the engine was
> running roughly, they couldn't do anything.
> So, the next morning I called the service Manager who took my VIN on
> the van and he said, bring it in and we will change it out. No
> questions, no problem.
> I have found that the service managers do a lot of things for "good
> will" and it works for me as we will continue to buy Honda.
> Thanks to all of you for your imput on this subject.
> Ron
>