Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2002 Honda Civic

I own a 2002 Honda Civic si and was checking on the valve adjustment in my engine today. I noticed one of the cam lobes (cylinder #3 on the exhaust side) had some severe galling and pitting. All of the other cam lobes were in perfect condition. After doing some searching on the internet (search for "cam galling" or "Honda galling" or something similar) I have found this seems to be a known issue to many who own this year Civic si. I also found some sites stating it is also a problem in other k series engines (my car has a k20a3 engine) and possibly a problem in other Honda cars/suvs. My fear is that the lobe could disintegrate while driving at high speeds and cause total engine failure and possibly injury or an accident. I plan on taking pictures tomorrow and seeing what Honda recommends. Since the maintenance interval on adjusting valves is 110,000 miles on my Honda, it's difficult to catch a problem like this before the warranty is up since removing a valve cover is not a standard procedure. . . Although I would venture to guess the problem had begun during the warranty period. And, looking at the number of posts on the issue, something Honda should be recalling or helping with.

When I purchased my car 8/02 the ac was blowing hot air. . The dealer said that was normal. . I told them that was not possible-cars do not blow hot air everytime you stop, turn a corner and excellerate. I dealt with it until this summer 7/03 and took it back to dealer who recharged the system. I told them I thopught it was a leak in compressor, crakc in belt or thermostats didn't work. They just ignored and said all was fine. (1) week later I am once again at the dealer because it is still blowing hot air. Dealer said that the ac unit was not installed in Civics at factory yet they were installed later and are obviously cheaper and they don't work very well. I asked him why they don't tell people this. He stated they do-which we the buyers know that they would never tell us that because they are there to,sell cars. I do not know what they will tell me this time but if it is still blowing hot air on and off I am going back to the dealer and ask for my money back and will take an attorney. They should not put in cheap items and rip off people. I live in az where it is 116+ degrees. I drove the accord and had no problem and the delaler stated they had a better ac in them from factory. I believe that I am entitled to a upgrade car that works at no additional cost. No one should have to sit at a traffic light and sweat or turn the corner and have hot air blast at them. I was told also that they have had many complaints about the ac but obviously have done nothing. I told them I was going to complain to consumer affairs etc and was told that might be a good idea. They really had no concern. Please help!!!! thx.