Hello everyone,
I'm hating the fact that after months of browsing the forums, my first post is going to be one asking advice!
But here goes...
I bought my S2000 a few months ago, and noticed it was using a lot of oil. (Typical S, I hear you thinking...nothing to worry about.) Except, it has gone in for a service at 76,000 today and good old Honda have telephoned me saying that the pistons are carbonated, there is unburnt fuel in the engine, it needs new valve stem seals and basically they are recommending an engine rebuild, to the tune of £1600 + the price of a head skim if needed!
The car was sold with a 6 month 5 star warranty, but the claim value is only £350.
The dealer I bought the car from is suggesting some kind of additive, as the car still drives well, and other than the oil spilling from the exhaust, and the annoying top up every week, you would never know that it had any problems. He thinks Honda are recommending the most expensive option to cover themselves before trying a more economical route. I have only done around 3000 miles in it, but in that time, used 4 litres of oil and goodness knows how much fuel.
I live in south Devon and was wondering if anyone could recommend an independent garage that will give me honest advice before I shell out for a rebuild.
Many thanks in advance
Deej
I'm hating the fact that after months of browsing the forums, my first post is going to be one asking advice!
But here goes...
I bought my S2000 a few months ago, and noticed it was using a lot of oil. (Typical S, I hear you thinking...nothing to worry about.) Except, it has gone in for a service at 76,000 today and good old Honda have telephoned me saying that the pistons are carbonated, there is unburnt fuel in the engine, it needs new valve stem seals and basically they are recommending an engine rebuild, to the tune of £1600 + the price of a head skim if needed!
The car was sold with a 6 month 5 star warranty, but the claim value is only £350.
The dealer I bought the car from is suggesting some kind of additive, as the car still drives well, and other than the oil spilling from the exhaust, and the annoying top up every week, you would never know that it had any problems. He thinks Honda are recommending the most expensive option to cover themselves before trying a more economical route. I have only done around 3000 miles in it, but in that time, used 4 litres of oil and goodness knows how much fuel.
I live in south Devon and was wondering if anyone could recommend an independent garage that will give me honest advice before I shell out for a rebuild.
Many thanks in advance
Deej
