Broken Rocker Arm

[Vyvi]

On my way to work yesterday a ticking/ knocking noise started from my engine. I pulled over, checked the fluids- fine. No lights on the dash. Nothing. I drove it to work and called Honda. They towed my car to the dealership. They said that my left rocker arm broke and that they would have to replace that arm and the cam shaft. Has this happened to anyone before?? Honda is going to fix it under warranty, but I'm worried it may happen again. Please help!
Btw... I should be going by the dealership tonight, hopefully I can get some pics...

 

[webby]

At least one other member here has had theirs replaced under warranty. The parts list on their repair sheet is in the 1st page of this thread here -
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/18-000-miles-valve-train-issue.8585/

 

[the insider]

It won't happen again. It'll be all good

 

[Vyvi]

It won't happen again. It'll be all good

I hope not! Not having my car sucks!!

 

[TattooedJp75]

Hopefully it was just a fluke. Maybe that arm had a crack or a weak spot or something. At least your'e covered!

 

[Vyvi]

Here's the pictures from going to the dealership last night. The service manager wasn't around so I couldn't get a picture of the broken piece.
They told me that the rocker arm was either weak or had a small crack causing the failure. Do they have to remove my engine to replace the cam shaft?

 

[Vyvi]

Hopefully it was just a fluke. Maybe that arm had a crack or a weak spot or something. At least your'e covered!

You were right! They told me the same thing crack or weak spot...

 

[squiggy]

Do they have to remove my engine to replace the cam shaft?

Nope. They just have to take the cylinder cover off.

 

[TattooedJp75]

Let us know when you get your car back!

 

[Vyvi]

Got my car back! It's running excellent!!

 

[webby]

Great news

 

[Vyvi]

Well, guess who's car is back in the shop?? MINE...
It started making a whining sound last Thursday, took it to the dealer on Friday. The guy in service said it was nothing, so I asked for a mechanics opinion. The mechanic said maybe a belt tensioner. They took my car in and gave me a rental.
Called them today to see what's going on. They said the timing chain failed and was coming apart (not sure how that can happen??) and that they are replacing the chain, chain guide, and chain tensioner.
Could this be related to the rocker arm???
Could my car be a lemon??
PLEASE HELP!! This is so frustrating!

 

[webby]

I'm guessing it was just a problem with the tensioner.... and they're replacing the rest as a result of it. I'd ask to talk to the mechanic when you pick it up. See if he/she can provide you with any additional information.

 

[Vyvi]

Thanks Webby, I will definitely be asking the mechanic a ton of questions! Could it have been timed wrong when they replaced the cam shaft, causing the chain to fail?