2002 Honda S2000 Engine cooling Problems

“I have a one-year-old Honda S2000. I brought my car to a dealer for a check engine light and factory recall of spark plugs. The replacement was performed and I received my car back. The next day the light was back on. I returned to the dealer. I was informed there now was 80% loss of compression in one of the cylinders. I was informed that I created this problem and the warranty will not cover the repair. I asked the cost and was told I don't know. Probably $10,000.00 dollars. I asked how that was determined and was told we don't have to tell you that. …”

“(1) no known events leading up to first failure. Second failure, is due to an unexplained oil loss. No oil trails are viable from / on the engine, nor are there puddles present in the driveway. Last oil change was less the 10 days prior to the crank bearing failure. Oil level verified good by owner prior to leaving service station and at no time did the engine warning light come on. (2) first failure , head damage due to misaligned valve and loss of compression on cylinder #3. Second failure, short-block damage due to oil loss and subsequent bearing damage. …”

“2002 Honda S2000 engine shut off while driving due to sludge in the engine. Neither the dealer, manufacturer or the extended warranty would cover the cost of repair. Four weeks prior to the failure the engine shut down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as a weak battery and replaced it along with the spark plugs. After that repair the dealer stated everything was fine. Upon the consumer's request the dealer did a further break down of the engine and determined that the engine lock up was caused by a mechanical breakdown of a worn out thrust washer.”

“Purchased a Honda S2000 in august, 2002. It had to be taken in for repairs august 16, 2003. The car was served by Honda of mentor in mentor, ohio. Damage was to the cylinder head and engine block. A new engine assembly with head was required given internal damage to the pistons/valves. Honda refused coverage under the 36/36,000 factory warranty. I had also purchased an extended warranty through cna national warranty corporation and they denied because the manufacturer...voided or rescinded the factory warranty. There was 28,948 miles on it. Honda insisted the damage was how driven/maintained. …”