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steering link, Odyssey
The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured
trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to tell me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to get to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know how it's all laid out... Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even know if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, then what else should I look for in the way of problems? Perry |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net,
"Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to tell > me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to get > to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know > how it's all laid out... > Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even know > if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, then > what else should I look for in the way of problems? > Perry > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not give you any satisfaction. |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net,
"Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to tell > me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to get > to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know > how it's all laid out... > Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even know > if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, then > what else should I look for in the way of problems? > Perry > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not give you any satisfaction. |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
Well, I just got back from the dealership and I am pleased that the mechanic
let me spend a good half hour or so under the vehicle with him. The original owners were from the north...icy roads that were salted. The salt was causative in making more rust on some pieces. The nut on the bottom of the driver's side steering arm was rusted and probably frozen. To drop the trans., first a support member is removed, then the bottom of the steering arm and then there's room for the transmission to come out. All in all, it's not a big deal. I think I am extremely lucky to have bought a vehicle that is covered under the transmission recall/warraty. The other damage I saw and right now it's not a big deal is the bolts on the catalytic convertor are rusted and frozen...And slight rust on the rotors. Perry "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > > trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to tell > > me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > > rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to get > > to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > > Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know > > how it's all laid out... > > Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even know > > if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, then > > what else should I look for in the way of problems? > > Perry > > > > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > give you any satisfaction. > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
Well, I just got back from the dealership and I am pleased that the mechanic
let me spend a good half hour or so under the vehicle with him. The original owners were from the north...icy roads that were salted. The salt was causative in making more rust on some pieces. The nut on the bottom of the driver's side steering arm was rusted and probably frozen. To drop the trans., first a support member is removed, then the bottom of the steering arm and then there's room for the transmission to come out. All in all, it's not a big deal. I think I am extremely lucky to have bought a vehicle that is covered under the transmission recall/warraty. The other damage I saw and right now it's not a big deal is the bolts on the catalytic convertor are rusted and frozen...And slight rust on the rotors. Perry "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > > trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to tell > > me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > > rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to get > > to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > > Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know > > how it's all laid out... > > Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even know > > if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, then > > what else should I look for in the way of problems? > > Perry > > > > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > give you any satisfaction. > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
<And slight rust on the rotors.>
Not on the braking surface of the rotors, the outside rim, or edge. Perry "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:562_c.84983$%n4.19434@bignews6.bellsouth.net. .. > Well, I just got back from the dealership and I am pleased that the mechanic > let me spend a good half hour or so under the vehicle with him. The > original owners were from the north...icy roads that were salted. The salt > was causative in making more rust on some pieces. The nut on the bottom of > the driver's side steering arm was rusted and probably frozen. To drop the > trans., first a support member is removed, then the bottom of the steering > arm and then there's room for the transmission to come out. All in all, > it's not a big deal. I think I am extremely lucky to have bought a vehicle > that is covered under the transmission recall/warraty. > The other damage I saw and right now it's not a big deal is the bolts on the > catalytic convertor are rusted and frozen...And slight rust on the rotors. > Perry > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > > > The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > > > trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to > tell > > > me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > > > rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to > get > > > to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > > > Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to > know > > > how it's all laid out... > > > Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even > know > > > if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, > then > > > what else should I look for in the way of problems? > > > Perry > > > > > > > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > > give you any satisfaction. > > > > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
<And slight rust on the rotors.>
Not on the braking surface of the rotors, the outside rim, or edge. Perry "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:562_c.84983$%n4.19434@bignews6.bellsouth.net. .. > Well, I just got back from the dealership and I am pleased that the mechanic > let me spend a good half hour or so under the vehicle with him. The > original owners were from the north...icy roads that were salted. The salt > was causative in making more rust on some pieces. The nut on the bottom of > the driver's side steering arm was rusted and probably frozen. To drop the > trans., first a support member is removed, then the bottom of the steering > arm and then there's room for the transmission to come out. All in all, > it's not a big deal. I think I am extremely lucky to have bought a vehicle > that is covered under the transmission recall/warraty. > The other damage I saw and right now it's not a big deal is the bolts on the > catalytic convertor are rusted and frozen...And slight rust on the rotors. > Perry > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > > > The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > > > trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to > tell > > > me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > > > rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to > get > > > to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > > > Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to > know > > > how it's all laid out... > > > Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even > know > > > if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, > then > > > what else should I look for in the way of problems? > > > Perry > > > > > > > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > > give you any satisfaction. > > > > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
A rusted steering arm is a danger to be reckoned with. Imagine it breaking
at 70 mph when you hit a bump. If the dealer was trying to screw him he would be charging time and lots more to replace it. It is possible for the rod to rust badly up here as an awful lot of salt is used in the winter. "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > >> The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured >> trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to >> tell >> me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was >> rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to >> get >> to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. >> Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know >> how it's all laid out... >> Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even >> know >> if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, >> then >> what else should I look for in the way of problems? >> Perry >> >> > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > give you any satisfaction. > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
A rusted steering arm is a danger to be reckoned with. Imagine it breaking
at 70 mph when you hit a bump. If the dealer was trying to screw him he would be charging time and lots more to replace it. It is possible for the rod to rust badly up here as an awful lot of salt is used in the winter. "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > >> The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured >> trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to >> tell >> me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was >> rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to >> get >> to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. >> Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know >> how it's all laid out... >> Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even >> know >> if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, >> then >> what else should I look for in the way of problems? >> Perry >> >> > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > give you any satisfaction. > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
It wasn't the *rod* that was rusted to a point of being the problem...the
threaded end...the nut was rusted badly...(I know, still a part of the arm, but it wasn't the rod that was compromised...just the nut that screwed onto the threaded end) I really don't get the impression that I am getting the shaft...just was curious, and that was before I had my tour under the van...I am pretty satisfied that all is well. Perry. "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message news:Lh4_c.10831$Y94.6346@newssvr33.news.prodigy.c om... > A rusted steering arm is a danger to be reckoned with. Imagine it breaking > at 70 mph when you hit a bump. If the dealer was trying to screw him he > would be charging time and lots more to replace it. It is possible for the > rod to rust badly up here as an awful lot of salt is used in the winter. > > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > >> The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > >> trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to > >> tell > >> me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > >> rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to > >> get > >> to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > >> Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know > >> how it's all laid out... > >> Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even > >> know > >> if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, > >> then > >> what else should I look for in the way of problems? > >> Perry > >> > >> > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > > give you any satisfaction. > > > > |
Re: steering link, Odyssey
It wasn't the *rod* that was rusted to a point of being the problem...the
threaded end...the nut was rusted badly...(I know, still a part of the arm, but it wasn't the rod that was compromised...just the nut that screwed onto the threaded end) I really don't get the impression that I am getting the shaft...just was curious, and that was before I had my tour under the van...I am pretty satisfied that all is well. Perry. "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message news:Lh4_c.10831$Y94.6346@newssvr33.news.prodigy.c om... > A rusted steering arm is a danger to be reckoned with. Imagine it breaking > at 70 mph when you hit a bump. If the dealer was trying to screw him he > would be charging time and lots more to replace it. It is possible for the > rod to rust badly up here as an awful lot of salt is used in the winter. > > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BD5DF15B.991BD%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > On 9/3/04 7:31 AM, in article QtZZc.82906$%n4.7099@bignews6.bellsouth.net, > > "Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > > >> The dealership called yesterday. They are installing a remanufactured > >> trans. in my 00 Odyssey. It failed at 48K. The call yesterday was to > >> tell > >> me they were going to have to replace the steering link, because it was > >> rusty and to fool with it, it would break. And it had to be removed to > >> get > >> to the transmission. The price was minimal...40.00 and no labor. > >> Sound 'bout right? I haven't looked under the vehicle beforehand to know > >> how it's all laid out... > >> Not wanting to be overly paranoid, but if the steering link (don't even > >> know > >> if that's the correct term, but that's what they called it) is rusty, > >> then > >> what else should I look for in the way of problems? > >> Perry > >> > >> > > Who is paying for the transmission, Honda or you? If they break something > > or want you to replace something they intend to break while doing a recall > > or warranty work, you can make a very strong case that they should provide > > that part on their own dime. If they didn't have to replace the > > transmission, there would be no risk of this other part breaking. A > > steering link is usually pretty thick metal. Its hard to believe it would > > be rusty enough to break in just 4 years. > > > > It sounds like they already broke it and are trying to think of an excuse > > why you should pay for it so they don't have to admit liability for their > > own negligence. I would call Honda about this if the dealership does not > > give you any satisfaction. > > > > |
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