Thanks for the kind words. To all the Manufacturers, Service Managers, Dealership principal's, GM's & higher ups; you should start valuing the guys that keep the lights on for you. It's not like we're growing on trees and a new generation of Technicians are there waiting to enter the field. It's not long before ALL Technicians are aware of the VALUE we provide.. we won't keep doing the warranty work YOU need done for peanuts.
Thanks for this video. Bearing just gave out on my '18 TLX. I've had it towed to 2 different dealers and both have acted like the failure was next to impossible based on the low mileage and service history. I almost feel relieved to see that it is happening to other J35's as well. 🍻
The vehicle was new to me. Service history showed the vehicle had the oil changed at recommended intervals by the dealer. You'll notice that most people like to blame this issue with these engines on oil change history, brand of filter, etc. It is a manufacturing/design defect.
Yeah I totally agree. It's a manufacturing defect. Bearing went out on my 16 tlx v6 @80k miles. Installed a new engine, bearing went out after 20k miles.
I wonder how this problem developed. These J35's are all build by robots. So, did someone get into the program for the robot that machines the rod bearings and change the program to a different specification? thus the problem. How would a robot do something wrong if it only knows one way to do its job?
Got a call from Acura for an appointment to replace it this month. My car isn’t acting up but I might as well take advantage of the recalled and get this new part put in. Look like a bid job
@@NSXavier997 I have huge doubts that new parts any better that failed ones. It seems not a manufacturing issue as Honda says but an engineering issue. That failures will repeat all over again until you out of warranty.
Seeing this recall...and all the issues Hondas now have, I'm ready to leave. 20+ years all i've ever known for a car. I just can't though. Quality is gone.
How do you feel about the new engine in the 2023 Pilots? Replacing the Vtec. Your opinion do you think besides emissions they are shooting for will it be a reliable engine?
Only time will tell how robust the new engine is but, overall, Honda has had some history developing some really reliable power plants. The VTC on both intake and exhaust cams should help in terms of performance and fuel efficiency, but also adds more moving parts with potential of failure down the line. The Honda V6 is a tried a tested unit, which they improve on from generation to generation. It’s too early to say how reliable it will be, but I’d put my money on Honda in terms of reliability over any other Manufacturer.
I just had the rod bearings replaced on my 2019 V6 TLX. Surely they didn't replace my block or did they? The dealership would not give me any information on exactly what was done. Thanks.
Great video. This must have been filmed over a year ago as now we are replacing long blocks. Did you manage to do this in one working day? As in an 8 hr day with lunch and 2 coffee brakes ? Got to love flat rate
Yes, this was filmed before Honda came out with a proper Recall. We were replacing short blocks on all cars that came in with locked up engines up until that point. I can't comment on how long this took me. I'll just say that the labor time this pays under warranty is robbery by the Manufacturer and once again, the Technicians get the short end of the stick.
Technicians get screwed with warranty times all the time . The older you get the worse it is. 42 years in the business for me. I am hourly. I would never work flat rate. Especially at my age. Good luck my friend.
I just had the rod bearing recall fix completed on my 2019 V6 TLX. Is there a video showing that specific repair? Surely, they didn't replace my block? The dealership would not share any details with me. Thx.
@@TracyWatson-r8i This is an old video that I put out before HONDA came out with the recall. You probably had an inspection and repair procedure A done your TLX. That’s basically tear down of the connecting rods, inspection of the rod bearings and replacement of the bearings themselves.
Haven't been proven yet but my theory is that upon assembly, incorrect tolerances on the crank main and / or rod journals to their respective bearings has caused either bearing(s) to spin. I actually have one in my bay right now with a broken connecting rod. I took the crank pulley bolt off previously while it was still in the car. I use a special socket and a Milwaukee cordless impact to take them off no problem.
@@NSXavier997 it's obvious you have done many of these before. I have a 19 MDX and am waiting for a recall inspection on the rod bearing. Is it possible to remove the pan and access the crank and rods without dropping the entire engine? How else can they actually inspect it besides "listening" to it...?
Yet to be determined or proven but my theory is that the rod bearing to rod journal clearances are too tight or were incorrect on engine assembly. This caused premature wear on the rod bearing and ultimately resulted in damage of the crankshaft rod journal. Honda has yet to release a formal cause of this failure that we are beginning to see on all vehicles equipped with the DFI 3.5L V6.
@@NSXavier997 I’m a master technician with 30 years experience and that’s the first thing I thought of when you turned it counterclockwise. But then I was like he’s replacing it anyway so who cares?😂😂
Nice video man! How much did you quote for labor for this ticket? Was it customer pay or is it starting to get covered under warranty? I see a lot of V6 short blocks getting replaced.
I just had the rod bearings replaced on my 2019 V6 TLX. Surely they didn't replace my block or did they? The dealership would not give me any information on exactly what was done. Thanks.
Damn I used to have a mechanic like that working on my Acura tl shawd.these kinda guys are rare miss the hell out of him..
Thanks for the kind words. To all the Manufacturers, Service Managers, Dealership principal's, GM's & higher ups; you should start valuing the guys that keep the lights on for you. It's not like we're growing on trees and a new generation of Technicians are there waiting to enter the field. It's not long before ALL Technicians are aware of the VALUE we provide.. we won't keep doing the warranty work YOU need done for peanuts.
Thanks for this video. Bearing just gave out on my '18 TLX. I've had it towed to 2 different dealers and both have acted like the failure was next to impossible based on the low mileage and service history. I almost feel relieved to see that it is happening to other J35's as well. 🍻
How often do you change the oil?
The vehicle was new to me. Service history showed the vehicle had the oil changed at recommended intervals by the dealer. You'll notice that most people like to blame this issue with these engines on oil change history, brand of filter, etc. It is a manufacturing/design defect.
Yeah I totally agree. It's a manufacturing defect. Bearing went out on my 16 tlx v6 @80k miles. Installed a new engine, bearing went out after 20k miles.
Great work and video, I would want you to work on my car anytime. My 2020 MDX is going in tomorrow for the recall work, hope it goes well.
Maaannnn!!!! Amazing work. Calling you “The Doctor” 😁👍👍. See ya on the forum
I wonder how this problem developed. These J35's are all build by robots. So, did someone get into the program for the robot that machines the rod bearings and change the program to a different specification? thus the problem. How would a robot do something wrong if it only knows one way to do its job?
Super impressive...Amazing skills.
Got a call from Acura for an appointment to replace it this month. My car isn’t acting up but I might as well take advantage of the recalled and get this new part put in. Look like a bid job
@@juniorguzman1415 check out my other video I just posted about the bearing recall
@@NSXavier997 I have huge doubts that new parts any better that failed ones. It seems not a manufacturing issue as Honda says but an engineering issue. That failures will repeat all over again until you out of warranty.
@@7gan7 I mean… yea I’m not gonna argue with you on that. Lol
You could point to the clock once every hour to show elapsed time, how long it takes!
Seeing this recall...and all the issues Hondas now have, I'm ready to leave. 20+ years all i've ever known for a car. I just can't though. Quality is gone.
Quality issues are rampant through ALL manufacturers, not just Honda. But I agree with you. The product has changed drastically in the last decade.
me too after this repair im going to look at the 3 series
You sir are a true master at his craft. Btw, are all j35s prone to this issue? What's the cause? Asking since I just bought a new pilot.
Thank you! Appreciate it. The cause is most likely due to improper rod bearing tolerance which leads to premature wear.
@@NSXavier997and you are saying that Honda messed that up in the design or that it was set up wrong by the assembly plant?
@@Watchman999 Hasn't been proven, but I'm willing to bet it was upon assembly.
That's a big job, hope it was covered under warranty.
How do you feel about the new engine in the 2023 Pilots? Replacing the Vtec. Your opinion do you think besides emissions they are shooting for will it be a reliable engine?
Only time will tell how robust the new engine is but, overall, Honda has had some history developing some really reliable power plants. The VTC on both intake and exhaust cams should help in terms of performance and fuel efficiency, but also adds more moving parts with potential of failure down the line. The Honda V6 is a tried a tested unit, which they improve on from generation to generation. It’s too early to say how reliable it will be, but I’d put my money on Honda in terms of reliability over any other Manufacturer.
I just had the rod bearings replaced on my 2019 V6 TLX. Surely they didn't replace my block or did they? The dealership would not give me any information on exactly what was done. Thanks.
Great video. This must have been filmed over a year ago as now we are replacing long blocks.
Did you manage to do this in one working day? As in an 8 hr day with lunch and 2 coffee brakes ? Got to love flat rate
Yes, this was filmed before Honda came out with a proper Recall. We were replacing short blocks on all cars that came in with locked up engines up until that point.
I can't comment on how long this took me. I'll just say that the labor time this pays under warranty is robbery by the Manufacturer and once again, the Technicians get the short end of the stick.
Technicians get screwed with warranty times all the time . The older you get the worse it is. 42 years in the business for me. I am hourly. I would never work flat rate. Especially at my age. Good luck my friend.
How many hours does it actually take you?
I just had the rod bearing recall fix completed on my 2019 V6 TLX. Is there a video showing that specific repair? Surely, they didn't replace my block? The dealership would not share any details with me. Thx.
@@TracyWatson-r8i This is an old video that I put out before HONDA came out with the recall. You probably had an inspection and repair procedure A done your TLX. That’s basically tear down of the connecting rods, inspection of the rod bearings and replacement of the bearings themselves.
Oh crap. What’s up with these engines? And how did that crank bolt come off so easily
Haven't been proven yet but my theory is that upon assembly, incorrect tolerances on the crank main and / or rod journals to their respective bearings has caused either bearing(s) to spin. I actually have one in my bay right now with a broken connecting rod. I took the crank pulley bolt off previously while it was still in the car. I use a special socket and a Milwaukee cordless impact to take them off no problem.
Awesome video. How many hours is this job?
Thanks! This one took me the greater part of the day to complete.
@@NSXavier997 it's obvious you have done many of these before.
I have a 19 MDX and am waiting for a recall inspection on the rod bearing. Is it possible to remove the pan and access the crank and rods without dropping the entire engine? How else can they actually inspect it besides "listening" to it...?
How many have you done?
Hom many of the recalls have you done?
@@stevenclark7262 too many to count. New video series on the recall dropping soon. Stay tuned.
What caused the failure?
Yet to be determined or proven but my theory is that the rod bearing to rod journal clearances are too tight or were incorrect on engine assembly. This caused premature wear on the rod bearing and ultimately resulted in damage of the crankshaft rod journal. Honda has yet to release a formal cause of this failure that we are beginning to see on all vehicles equipped with the DFI 3.5L V6.
Turning crankshaft counter-clockwise ???? NO!
Yea... and what of it? There's nothing wrong with doing so especially on tear-down.
@@NSXavier997 I’m a master technician with 30 years experience and that’s the first thing I thought of when you turned it counterclockwise. But then I was like he’s replacing it anyway so who cares?😂😂
Nice video man! How much did you quote for labor for this ticket? Was it customer pay or is it starting to get covered under warranty? I see a lot of V6 short blocks getting replaced.
Hey what’s up! Thanks. This was covered under warranty and so the labor time was peanuts but I was still able to beat the clock and make a dollar
Just curious, what warranty clause handled that? What code did Acura/Honda give you to apply to the job?
@@RIMilne
Labor Operation #: 111100(Q) (2018 MDX ,YD4) defect code: 07404 Poor assembly
@@NSXavier997you are a God.
I just had the rod bearings replaced on my 2019 V6 TLX. Surely they didn't replace my block or did they? The dealership would not give me any information on exactly what was done. Thanks.
How many hours does it actually take you?
I can't recall how many hours this one took me. It was done a year ago. But I usually have engine jobs done inside of a workday
@@NSXavier997 I hope it pays at least 15 hours