Yep Quarter million miles and it kicked it.

[F23A1AT]

Okay so like the title says my Honda kicked it earlier today. I stopped the engine when I walked up to the ATM, and now it wont start anymore. I have a code reader and it is pulling a cylinder misfire on #3. I am going to try and replace the spark plugs tomorrow and if that doesn't work I bought a replacement rotor. Does anybody have any other ideas as to what might fix my car?

It will turn over
I am 95% sure it is getting fuel
It tries to start but then dies instantly

Any help is appreciated!

 

[HondaLuver83]

Dont forget to change your plug wires if you have not already. with that many miles, if you properly took care of your vehicle. You should still see 300+ out of her

 

[F23A1AT]

Yeah not exactly the response I was looking for. I did a full tune-up no more than <20,000 miles ago, with full NGK components. NGK iridium plugs, and NGK ignition wires. Also, a brand new cap and rotor. The only thing I had left to do was the timing system. Doesn't matter now though, I got it running and blew white smoke all the way home, and found my engine oil looking like Yoo-Hoo, everybody knows what that means. Dead transmission and now a blown head gasket...... Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

[Drift]

Thats a **** load of miles though, she doesnt own you any favors. Good thing a new motor is like $500 with a tranny. That translates to about one or tow car payments if they were a new car.

 

[cvjoint]

Yep, every time the Accord breaks I get pissed and think about a different car but the inevitable conclusion is reached, it's still one of the best deals out there fun/dollar. Salvage some gear from a yard.

 

[Russianred]

Sucks to hear that happened man, that is definitely a lot of miles though. Engine swap!

 

[hiddengamer7]

Its time to get a new car, 250000 is enough for me. It's not worth keeping it, get something better. You'll be much happier in the long run.

 

[HondaLuver83]

Well if your car did not overheat, it does not mean your engine is dead. But with all the labor involved with doing a headgaskit and a bad tranny.

You shud just get a low miles engine and tranny at the junk yard. Dont forget, while the engine is out, u shud change all seals and gaskits. Also do a timing belt while u are there.

Take your wires,plugs,cap and rotor off the old motor, put them on the new motor.

If the motor was still good, and I knew how to rebuild a motor, then I think that would be the best option. Once your done, it will run like a new car. Not to mention, the motor will be virtually new.