Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Honda Prelude

Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Honda Prelude. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2001

The main bearings in my motor spun and are scored, this resulted in loss of oil pressure to the crankshaft and bearing journals. Due to this loss of pressure the engine block,crankshaft,journals, and main bearings are ruined. The top half of my motor is fine including the dual overhead cam,pistons,valves,lifters,connecting rods,etc. I heard of a recall of mid 1990 Honda engines recently for some sort of throwout bearing or rod bearing failure that causes the engine to lose oil pressure causing severe wear like what I am experiencing. The costs of repair of my vehicle are great and it is nearly impossible to find a replacement motor. I'm hoping to get help from Honda for repairs and am looking to you to find out if I'm elligable. Thank you very much, sean.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

While driving on the interstate at about 75mph the vehicle cut completely off. Has been to dealer at least 6 times for same problem.




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