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How To Find and Fix a Broken Transmission Mount Acura Legend 1991-1996 & Acura RL 1996-2004
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- čas přidán 22. 09. 2016
- If you own a 1991-1995 Acura Legend or 1996-2004 Acura RL, you likely have a broken transmission mount and this video will help you find and repair it.
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Eric I just want to thank you. I bought 2002 Acura rl 4 years ago with 229000. Watching your videos you help me change the rack,tie rods inner and outer ball joints,knuckles axle struts rear and front fuel pump, rotors brakes calipers, brake brackets,and I think that’s it but thank you again
I have a 3.5 swapped legend and have had it for 27 years now. I put a new trans mount in back in 2000 and covered it in window weld urethane and I just rebuilt my 3.5 (all gaskets ) last year and removed the window weld “cover” and the mount was still new and shinny !
Eric, i dont even own an acura legend or an acura rl but still watched the whole video. just wanted to let you know, thank you.
I appreciate that. I'm glad to hear you liked it.
great video man it helps on my TL but can i ask what camera you use 1080 60fps i love the quality thank you
This information does not apply to the Acura TL.
yes i know but i meant in general alot of your videos have helpful tips
Camera?
To you and Eric I don't even own a car yet and still watch all his videos beginning to end lol
Dude! you post a video and you get over 100 views in 2 minutes - that's the extent of the quality of your videos! You, my sir, are awesome!
You forgot to tip your fedora, le sir
Not only is Eric a mechanic who makes videos that I really learn a lot from and enjoy... But he does magic too!!!! You are watching the real deal here.
I have this problem on my 93' legend, thanks from France for this video ;) I will buy new transmission mount and replace it ;)
The subtle humor is great, e.g. saying "used nut pile", then staring at the camera pointing your finger and immediately cutting to the next scene. great timing
Eric. You my man, are the best and I learned a lot because of you.
Eric makes it so easy I almost believe I could do it.
I'm very happy to hear that. Thanks for the comment.
didnt really knew a lot about cars two years ago, last month I managet to swap my engine on my bmw 328i without any big issues :) Without you this wouldnt be possible :)
Don't be salty just because you don't produce anything of value to others.
This is also an issue for the Legends with manual transmissions years 91-95.
Just did mine today.about 5 and 1/2 hours later finally got it done😂.
I knew it would take a while since I was working on the ground with jack stands, and the heat shield bolts gave me hell. I pull my old mount out and it's still in good condition only starting to crack a little bit. Turns out the rough idle might be something else after all
just want to say thanks for taking the time to make and show us your videos. I appreciate it.
The jokes that put our minds in the gutter crack me up. Since I am a long time viewer it reminds me of the two part strut video from your old shop. When you brought the new strut out and clipped the factory retainer you said "it's happy to see me." Makes for good viewing when there's a sense of humor. Great videos, Eric!
I don't even own a Honda but I still watch your videos!
Considering how similar most products are today (globalization of the parts market, multiple brands under one main owner, etc) watching one car brings insight in to most other cars as the same practices apply. I mean, there's obviously going to be differences, but the same procedures go for a Honda or a Ford, an Opel, etc.
I'm not sure how long you've been watching bit his channel isn't specific to any brand of vehicle.
so good watching other people having the same problems I had a customer with a 2002 legend here in the uk and it used to chew those mountings up,till I told him to get rid of it!
"There's something very important I forgot to tell you. Don't cross the threads. It would be bad."
"Important safety tip, thanks Egon."
"If you throw it on the ground just right, it makes a really loud noise."
Any video where Eric throws something is my favorite because that's how I work too.
Great video Eric. I have a couple of suggestions from a guy who worked in a different Industry. Worked in the ROV Industry and we dealt with corrosion and many other problems common to all mechanical type things. Because we worked with machines that had to operate underwater at depths over 1000 meters for extended periods of times as long as a month or more we had to develop certain techniques to deal with issues caused by this environment. I will share a couple I think you might find useful in your particular application.
Instead of using oil as a thread lubricant when running steel bolts into aluminum try a product called Aqua Lube. It is a green grease typically used on boat trailer bearings. We used it in the ROV Industry and never had a bolt seize once we started using it. The advantage is that the thread lube never washes away even after a few years of operation in salt water at depths well over 1000 meters.
On Rubber parts the use of penetrating oil to lubricate it for easy assembly and disassembly may damage the rubber even if the rubber is said to be safe to use around petroleum. There are chemicals in the penetrating oil that can dry out the rubber. Get some silicone spray instead. It is safe to use on all types of rubber.
Thanks for the tip but I don't use oil to prevent corrosion. I find it makes it easier to run the fasteners into aluminum parts. The oil will dry up within a week and not prevent any corrosion.
OK, but in any application where Loctite is not required it makes taking out fasteners a breeze.
why is there a smaller pipe inside the end of the y pipe?
Think of it like a collector.
scavenging.
I think of it as a useless item taking power from me. Wifes 2000 cougar had a similar design.
My Camry has it too. Annoying to cut in two!
The transmission mounts also were problematic for the Legends from 91-95 with manual transmissions.
Eric, you should do a video on your used nut pile. If there is something every DIY needs its a used nut pile.
I usually let mine sit for about 6 months then I throw them in trash.... then I need them in a week.
so freaking true!!
At the body shop I work at, we are always breaking or losing or missing plastic fasteners and clips, or bolts get rusty or snap or are already missing. We have 4 big boxes of used random hardware. Imperial nuts and bolts, metric nuts and bolts, domestic plastic hardware, and import plastic hardware. Saves our butts BIG TIME, and keeps the cost down of keeping a big stock of new fasteners.
everytime I rummage through a salvage yard, i always stock up on honda/acura nuts and bolts if I can't find what I'm looking for. I've got a big tupperware container full of them....shows you how many times I've been treasure seeking in the JYs lol
I think that machining on the engine mount you mentioned is designed to sheer the mounting bolts in the event of an accident as an attempt to direct the engine under the car rather into and through the firewall.
That's a very plausible explanation. Thanks. You only see it on the later models.
100% . I am an engineer at Toyota Canada and we do the same thing.
Erick the real legend in honda’s .
@EricTheCarGuy - DeWalt sells Lithium replacement batteries that fit the same tools you already have, but are way smaller, lighter and last longer. I switched to them last year for my tools and haven't looked back.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to check that out.
I have to change the starter and I know same process I have to take to get into starter. I am gonna change the mount too. it's little bit playing specially when I hit a gas pedal.
thanks for your good advice's.
I'm starting to think I need that little Dewalt impact
get Milwaukee fuel...
Get a modern Willfuckee and regret every moment of it. Priceless.
i love my shitbox m12 willfuckyee
little bastard takes out bellhousing bolts like its nobodys business, gets stuck on rusty exhaust bolts tho.
shit mabye i DO need a dewalt....
Makita
Milwaukee Fuel 18, much better than a DeWalt. My Fuel M12 will take off most lug nuts.
ETCG, Great Video! Thank you. I am getting a clunk when I go into reverse, I guess time to do this shortly. I have a 2002 RLAwesome Car, I love it, please keep the RL Videos going, I need one on the timing belt for this model. Thanks again for having some of the best Video's on you tube.
Got a acura cl thanks bro that is what my is doing
I wonder....if manufacturers would've put some type of shield on the converter bolts kinda like on the o2 sensor wire, would they still have rusted and corroded the way they have? Luckily I live in AZ and mine look good as new. I just removed my stock cat from a 92 Accord and it came out with hand tools :)
HI Erock great video. I thought you were supposed to use silicon lube on rubber parts like the hangers or is that just when your dealing with rubber seals? Thanks.
Yeah silicone lubricant is the better product for rubber hangers because it's safe to use on rubber. Other things might cause the rubber to break down.
Great job Eric. What's your position on antiseize vs. oil on the threads that go into aluminum? Love the show.
Replaced valve body on my 1997 RL to a 2003 and now it shifts so much smoother
Great video! Def Watch out for the exhaust bracket bolting mount back on - cross threaded. More vids on the RL please!
Thanks Eric 👍 will be doing this on 02 Acura RL for wife.
good video eric...transmission and motor mounts are often overlooked.
Honda seems to put a lot of thought into their assemblies and how they go together. The slots on the back of the heat shield really stand out to me; it's nice to not have to fight gravity while you're putting things back together!
Yes, they do. Like all car makers, there are a couple things that might make you utter curse words, though. As an example, there is one exhaust Y-pipe nut on the Legend and RL that is impossible to knock loose without about 5 extensions and a 3/8" 14mm swivel socket. Also, I've done valve seals on my Legend with the heads remaining on the block - very difficult because of the way the engine is mounted, so I had to get creative.
I would recommend Copper Anti-seize grease on most bolts (take that rust!) and Silicone spray on the exhaust hangars. But yeah, neat!
I was surprised that he didn't use silicon spray on the mounts, I guess it's because they get hammered with road dirt and grease all the time.
i would fill the holes from the transmission mount with polyurethane (carwindow glue)
with polyurethane in it it will never break again
it is the cheapest and best mod you can do to transmission and engine mounts
But caution, by the polyurethane it is of course a little firmer and it could be noticeable very slight vibration.
not strong but perhaps noticeably
greetings from germany
I thought about doing the same thing. I ended up getting an OEM mount in great shape at a yard for $11, but I have a spare I got on eBay for $188. I didn't want to deal with possible vibrations in a luxury car.
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yeah if you want see and hear your wipers and mirrors rattle at idle.
Super Vitz It varies from car to car, but I haven't had any issues like that.
Hayden Binkley I was going to do it but then had a joy ride in my exact car with poly mounts and it was unbearable. You coudn't see through the mirror cos it was shaking so much.
Eric.. If you would/could, please tell us more about the oil on the threads.. Maybe a few examples, and how you may know this may be a good practice... Thank you. Great video
Link in description to wood block please 😝
where I live, that heat shield would be pretty much gone and that exhaust would have likely already fallen apart on its own due to accelerated rust
You always make it look so easy!
I always enjoy the repair videos, well done.
wouldn't you want to tighten the transmission bolts with out supporting the transmission. when the transmission is under its owe weight ?
The same problem happens with automatic 3rd gen integras with high mileage, (not fully warmed up) unfortunately it's due to internal trans axles issues, so it's kind of normal
Oh crap - I have motor and/or transmission mounts that are "gone" as well. But they are hydraulic support mounts, so they are really expensive. Plus, although I watch your videos, I neither have the tools nor the skill to repair that myself. So I'll just let them be (there's no way to convert them to rubber/metal mounts anyways), and have my shifter jump around whenever I release the clutch... (But one time, my rear cover which covers the lower trunk just rolled itself back in because I stepped on the gas or let it go or something - at city speeds...!) I think the car will have to work without new mounts, until I can afford that kind of work being done to it...
this is also the case with my 01 honda accord, on cold starts if the engine doesn't warm up and i shift from park to reverse, there is a clunk. when the car is warmed up and has been driving for some time, when i shift to reverse i dont hear a clunk at all. Hell, the motor mounts must be gone on this thing too because it rattles/vibrates at times. but i still love my accord :D even tho its a little beat up, rest in peace body panels and clear coat, now i got to clean my egr passageways, getting a p0401 (exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient), a p0420 (catalyst system efficiecy below threshhold (bank 1)), and a p1491 (egr valve lift insufficient detected.) D: been getting worse mpg, time to deal with that egr
Eric you should do a video on a Oldsmobile Alero with the v6 on how to change headgaskets
Great video! I started watching your videos hoping to find something on replacing the RL O2 sensor (P0132 code) and found this. Now, I'll be replacing my O2 sensor and transmission mount. I've had issues with shifting in reverse for a while, but my mechanic didn't have a solution. Now, I can kill both those birds with one stone. Thanks!
That underside is really clean for an '02!
Are you from Antarctica?
Hi there from Germany Eric! Gotta say I really like your videos a lot. Very simple methods, great explanation. But what I don't like is the fact that Americans tend to not care about torgue values that much, do they? :)
ERIC!!!! you the man
If you don’t have torch you can just cut the spring bolts and install new ones. In this sort of system that uses nuts and bolts it’s easy.
Nice work. I like to fill my mounts with Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield & Glass Sealer. Just my two cents.
Shouldn't there be loctite on those fasteners since they are dissimilar metals that expand and contract at different rates?
Hey Eric ever did a head gasket on Acura legends??
So oil vs anti seize? What do you like? I normally use copper anti seize on just about everything but it's messy and more money then just a bottle of cheap engine oil. Will it work about the same? Will engine oil hurt rubber?
Eric, please tell me why you put oil on the bolt threads but not anti seize or thread lock?
Learned a lot here. I have a 2005 Acura TL manual. Would this be similar?
Not at all. The TL is a completely different vehicle.
I'm used to working on the Legend/RL. I watched the TL engine replacement videos, thinking I'd see similarities - eh, no.
nice work well informed .we don't have Acura RL in Australia.
i think is cause of the cost thumbs up good work
I had a 94 legend and I want to add that another symptom is hearing a thumping from the console area when going around corners.
I believe I mentioned that.
What was that inner pipe in the exhaust y-pipe that led to the cat?
Can you do a video taking out the whole transmission
Hi, with worn transmission mount, will it cause a loud thumping sound when you turn left or right from a intersection etc on acceleration? My 2006 Ford Territory/Explorer has started doing that thumping sound & you can feel through the drivers & front passenger seats & the centre console area.
what about gmc Sierra 1500 2004 it clunk sometimes like you said in the video
Hi Eric, a lot of wear on your tires (only on the inside).
time for a alignment video?
nice video as always.
Is there a reason for using oil on the bolts rather than anti seize?
so my question is first great video btw, mine is a 94 acura legend 3.2 The removal will be same way right like you said maybe just a different pattern of bolts but in the same location ?
Is this procedure / parts the same for auto and manual transmissions?
Eric, what tool do you use on your cordless drill ? Its not a tool, its more a some sort of flexible socket ? thanks
Eric, what brand are those swivel impact sockets you used on the exhaust bolts? They look very handy and would have saved me a few headaches over the years.
Hey Eric, don't you usually use silicone spray for rubber parts like those exhaust hangars? Just wondering if penetrating oil will eat away at the rubber.
That paint looks amazing! Did you detail it or what?
Problem with my rl, once it warms up it shifts from Park to reverse fine. Before I fully warms up, it does clunk, pretty bad. Would it be safe to say it is just the trans mount and nothing else?
Would this video help me with my 1997 Acura TL ?
My 91 legend might have this very same problem, and I just got it out of the garage 2 days ago after replacing both head gaskets on it , oh well.
Great video Eric; I don't have a car like this but If I did I'd know what's goin on. Those were some HOT nuts rollin around on the floor. I'm just sayin..... TTFN.
Good info as always Eric
Do I need one of those torque wrench’s?
Eric... Fairmont videos plzz
Would this apply to a 2003 acura tl type s?
Eric is FirePower the torch you recommend for the weekend mechanic? Will it hold up better than the harbor freight unit?
I have a noise during reverse in my 93 Honda Accord. could it be also the same problem?
where did you buy your transmission if you don't mind me asking
Hey Eric what's the purpose of the springs on the bolts never bothered to ask till now
Hey eric, in my 1998 Honda accord when I go from drive to reverse there is a loud clunk and when going around turns sometimes there is a clunk, could it be a transmission mount?
What phone do you use your daily driver.
I'm surprised by how well these go down the road since I still see them at my Acura dealer
It seems weird to add oil to the bolt threads. What is the scientific reason for doing so? Are you thinking it will mean less rust or what? Isn't there a chance of the bolt backing off since oil is a lubricant?
rust inhibition. Also your main cap bolt/studs and head bolts/studs are all lubricated prior to installation be it engine oil or a specified compound, so loosening is not an issue
would it help it if one fills it with silicon before mounting it. looks very fragile for gearbox mounting.
Not likely as the forces applied that cause the problem are lateral.
you make it look so easy 😎
I've done this job more times than I can count.
I've worked on my Legend and now my RL for years. I nodded my head at some of the things you mentioned. Only someone with a lot of experience working on these cars would know some of those idiosyncrasies.
How much you charge to do that job ?
Is it possible to make my 2000 Golf 4 shoot flames or backfire, if i rev up my engine, then turn off the ignition and press a button connected to my fuel injectors and turn on my ignition again to make it shoot flames? Just like old cars with carburetors
Is this a serious question?
yes
Peternuuki try it.....
I have, it shoots flames now
Where do you get your work shirts?
My car vibrates very consistently when the car is in gear but the brake pedal is compressed. Then it goes away when I put the car in park or neutral. Could the issue be the trans mount?
Yes
The transmission mount hadn't improved one bit on the Acura RSX
I have a grinding sound when taking turns also
Good stuff Eric.
So using oil vs copper anti-seize on the bolts? Pro's and con's?
Aqua Lube is better than both.
It is not appropriate to use anti seize on fasteners unless the manufacturer calls for it. I use oil to prevent binding when inserting bolts into aluminum.
Ahh ok. Thanks for clarifying.
I would've used a new donut too. I know you always reuse them, and don't know why. I don't because it's a compressible gasket, and will usually leak when reused.
How many 02 sensors on a 2002 RL
Makes you wonder how much more expensive it would be to put stainless steel fasteners in places where rust is prone
About $6 per set of nut and bolt. You might get a better deal online if you order in bulk.
Stainless galls easily, so while it may not rust it could weld itself when you tighten it.