gerard_finn200
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Hey lads...Looking like bad luck has hit me big time, had a few problems with the car last night, got it into the Honda dealer today for a diagnostic session and it turns out I need a new turbo!
The previous owner had it replaced with a new unit in July 2010 at 90k miles (I have the receipt to prove) and now here I go having to replace it yet again at 131k miles!! What's going on?? I got onto the suppliers of the new turbo and they said there has to be some engine problem causing the turbo to wear or give in so quickly, i.e. oil starvation/contamination or air contamination. The car has a full service history and has always been given genuine parts as well as plenty of extra care that very few other motors receive.
To be honest I'm absolutely gutted as the quotes I'm getting are horrific, €2500 from Honda for a new turbo+fitting or €1200 for a turbo alone from another supplier. I honestly don't know what I can do apart from park the car until I have saved the money.
Was there ever any issue with the Accord's turbo or is there any possibility I'd get some help from Honda UK as it was originally an English car?
Looking forward to the replies....
The previous owner had it replaced with a new unit in July 2010 at 90k miles (I have the receipt to prove) and now here I go having to replace it yet again at 131k miles!! What's going on?? I got onto the suppliers of the new turbo and they said there has to be some engine problem causing the turbo to wear or give in so quickly, i.e. oil starvation/contamination or air contamination. The car has a full service history and has always been given genuine parts as well as plenty of extra care that very few other motors receive.
To be honest I'm absolutely gutted as the quotes I'm getting are horrific, €2500 from Honda for a new turbo+fitting or €1200 for a turbo alone from another supplier. I honestly don't know what I can do apart from park the car until I have saved the money.
Was there ever any issue with the Accord's turbo or is there any possibility I'd get some help from Honda UK as it was originally an English car?
Looking forward to the replies....