Engine problems of the 1996 Honda Accord

The contact stated the balance shaft seal popped out of the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. They stated the engine seal failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. They offered no free remedy. No repairs have been made.

After the seal broke, oil drained from the engine and caused some damage to the vehicle. There was a product update regarding the shaft oil seal, however the consumer was never notified because he was not the original owner.

The front balancer shaft seal blew and oil gushed out of the engine in less than ten minutes. My wiife and I had just made it off the interstate when we noticed the smell of oil. Upon parking, we saw oil pouring out of engine. No warning lights were on and no smoke came from the engine. I was told by mechanic that the seal is defective but Honda doesn't have a full recall and will only fix the seal when it blows which could cause permanent engine damage if the engine is not stopped immediately. I've done research on this problem and others have this same problem in the us. It seems the seal is definetly deffective, but Honda won't repair it until the problem happens. Of course, I was not notified of the problem until the seal blew. I was informed by Honda America that I just missed their reimbursement deadline (January 1, 2003) because my seal blew on January 24, 2003. I think Honda should continue to pay for this faulty seal repair since it is a defect they allowed in their vehicles.

I have had my car for 10 months with repeated trips to the dealer and numerous calls to the point of purchase, with no results, I have been given the run-a-round to many times to count. I have a 1996 Honda Accord and it has a head gasket problem and the engine is having to be rebuilt. The head gasket and engine are badly water damaged and warped, and it is costing me in excess of $2,400. 00 to get it repaired. I was told that repairs were made to my car but never received a work order proving that said work was actually done. I am trying to seek protection under the lemon law so any help you can give me in that effort would be greatly appreciated!.

While driving the "check oil" light illuminated. Consumer pulled over to inspect vehicle. As consumer was refilling oil, it was pouring back out of the "seal". Mr.

Defective balancer shaft seal broke loose, causing an engine replacement because of immediate oil loss w/no warning indicators. Just had oil change and transmission oil flush a month ago. Honda needs to reimburse costs of total repair due to defective item. Never received recall notice either.

The balancer shaft seal failed,causing all of the engine's oil to pump out.

Engine oil seal blow-which resulted in the loss of oil.

Balance shaft oil seal failed resulting in rapid loss of engine oil.

Driving on interstate, oil seal blew out, causing rapid loss of oil. Vehicle towed.

Balance shaft seal went bad. Engine lost oil,causing major damage to the engine. Honda dealer recommends replacing the engine.

Vehicle after sitting for a while hesitates to start or turn over. Dealer contacted,and states the engine is flooded for the fourth time of incident happening, ran a psmif test and no problem. Cannot duplicate the problem.

While vehicle is park in driveway consumer noticed oil on spots. Vehicle lost about 2 quarts of oil per month. Dealer has been notified . Please provide further informaition.

Camshaft failure.