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Old 06-19-2011, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle
nice work GREG... Can we get VIN numbers and mileage too please
Probably worth getting engine numbers too
Old 06-19-2011, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle
nice work GREG... Can we get VIN numbers and mileage too please
I've added the engine numbers and mileages as requested

Feel free to tidy my post a bit

Mileage quoted is on the engine and not on the car
Old 06-19-2011, 10:29 PM
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Good idea to bring this forward from the other threads.

I've added two more from owners I have spoken to via PM and they haven't posted

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Gaspode F20C2 1090153 failed at 8k

Bokkie (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080571 failed at 10k, F20C2 01009009 failed at 10k

S2kstar (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080786 mileage unknown, F20C2 0109067 mileage unknown

Elijah (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080681 failed at 9k, F20C2 0108020 failed at 22k

Longpig (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080828 failed at 7k, F20C2 0108020 failed at 9k

Neil engine number unknown failed at 19k

Kiteland (crankshaft thrust washers replaced) Engine number to TBC failed at 2500k

Anonymous_1 via Kiteland; Owner not aware of what fix applied.





Another car is currently at Southport Honda having an engine replacement (posted by S2knut), failed at 19k

Another car was at Kiteland's dealer having an engine replacement while his was there, failed at mileage mid teens

I have spoken to Bristol Honda who confirmed they have performed engine replacements on 5 cars

Mileage quoted is on the engine and not on the car


P1; car being investigated

Gregsterwiz; car being investigated

Anonymous_2 via Kiteland; car being investigated - mileage mid teens.
Old 06-20-2011, 02:39 AM
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you have two engines (Elijah and Longpig) with the same number above.
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Kiteland (crankshaft thrust washers replaced) Engine number to TBC failed at 2500k



Peter, can you just clarify this amendment/ entry

By my reckoning, replacement engines/ "fixes" just from information supplied on this forum will be totalling around 20

Factor in the owners who will not visit this site and that number will be much higher

How Honda (UK) will try and avoid this issue and not inform dealers of a potential issue on a car is beyond me

The information available (we are quoting engine numbers FFS !! ) cannot be disregarded

I have sent an email to Steve Dyer and copied it to Matt Gibson and I am waiting for a reply
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Originally Posted by lovegroova
you have two engines (Elijah and Longpig) with the same number above.
Feck me you're good !!

It was late, I was tired.....

I've amended my post (my mistake) Longpig's second failed engine was F20C2 0109052
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Sorry Typo

Noise started at 2.5k miles

I will confirm my engine number this evening as car is not wih me
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Awww CRAP.. I know my car is earlier but I was hopeful I would be in the clear now with 12K on the clock.. DAMN! I've a engine number starting 107 so my fingers are crossed...



Excellent job Kitey
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I wouldn't worry too much LL just drive and enjoy
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Gaspode F20C2 1090153 failed at 8k

Bokkie (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080571 failed at 10k, F20C2 01009009 failed at 10k

S2kstar (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080786 mileage unknown, F20C2 0109067 mileage unknown

Elijah (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080681 failed at 9k, F20C2 0108020 failed at 22k

Longpig (on 3rd engine) F20C2 1080828 failed at 7k, F20C2 0108020 failed at 9k

Neil engine number unknown failed at 19k

Kiteland (crankshaft thrust washers replaced) Engine number to TBC failed at 2500k

Anonymous_1 via Kiteland; Owner not aware of what fix applied.





Another car is currently at Southport Honda having an engine replacement (posted by S2knut), failed at 19k

Another car was at Kiteland's dealer having an engine replacement while his was there, failed at mileage mid teens

I have spoken to Bristol Honda who confirmed they have performed engine replacements on 5 cars

Mileage quoted is on the engine and not on the car


P1; car being investigated

Gregsterwiz; car being investigated

Anonymous_2 via Kiteland; car being investigated - mileage mid teens.

Bundle of Mayhem - repeated noise investigated similar to that reported by everyone else. Back box replaced Sept 2010, same issue. Engine No: F20C21090188. Current mileage 33k


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