DavidR76

Hi all.

There is a metallic clunking sound on my 127K MDX. I'm just sure it must be an engine mount.

Question. I'll be doing it myself. Do I need to jack the engine or is it ok to do it without it? Im concerned that it could drop once I remove the engine mount, but perhaps the other two will keep it in place.

Thanks!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

the side mount is on the passenger side and EASILY visible.
you will be able to tell if its broken.

please, check or confirm that it is broken before you dive into the install.

also, if the front and rear mount are shot, it will not hold the engine up, when you're trying to replace the side mount.

if you do need to jack up the engine, use a jack and a piece of wooden block and lift at oil pan.

DavidR76

Thanks. I can see the mount but the rubber element has a black cover.

I'll play it safe and jack it up.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

funny story, so i replaced my timing belt in my 2006 Acura TL.
however, i Must have damaged a seal and now the car is leaking oil.

last weekend, i went in and decided to perform more surgery on her.

I got my ratchet stuck in-between the frame and a pulley.

now, I have to un-do the front and rear mount to see if the engine has enough play so that I can get my ratchet out!

DavidR76

Wow, that rear mount is a b-atch to get to. Good luck!

DavidR76

Looks pretty worn out, but I'm no expert

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you'll have to remove the covers and everything else to inspect it.


you simply cannot tell from just looking at it like that.



and here's my stuck ratchet.

DavidR76

I checked inside, the rubber element is pretty much gone. Im just hoping this is the only one that is bad! (not likely).

DavidR76

The power steering noise during cold weather is killing me though. Had the the inlet o-ring replaced and it still squeeks. I think they may have installed the wrong one.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

there are multiple o-rings in the power steering pump.

also, side mount is the first to go.
then front and lastly, but not likely the rear.

that's what I found in my 2006 Acura TL. the side and front were gone, but the rear was still good.

DavidR76

Just my luck, the mount arrived today but it is cracked.

DavidR76

Yeap, it was pretty bad. The inner element was floating completely. What a POS material!
Anyway, if you decide to do yourself:

-need a jack and a wood block to lift the engine slightly to relieve load on mount
-need impact gun with 12" extension
-you will need to loosen the fwd electric fuse box to get access to the top mount bolt

All in all, pretty easy.