ACURA & HONDA J35 CONNECTING ROD BEARING RECALL

[@stn5562]

This is master level for auto tech.... What a great video with good details and quality workmanship! You should open your own shop and stop working for the dealership but never hire the hommies and get real techs similar to your skillset with intensive screening Otherwise, most techs/shops working on this major recall will make your vehicle never in its original condition/stage again. Any car that gets taken apart like this would likely have something is missing or off alignment after reassembled. Acura and Honda = exactly 99% same parts and quality lol

[@NSXavier997]

@@stn5562 🫡 been thinking of starting my own gig

[@mmone1178]

Thank you Soo much for sharing. Had this done on my 2019 MDX tech. Soo detailed on the Rod bearings. Still waiting for the fuel pump recall

[@snakedog77]

Talked to my dealer about the fuel pump recalled for my 2019 Ridgeline. They claimed they ordered the pump last week, 12.18,24. He said he will call me when the part arrives. Received the recall notice early 2024. Not holding my breath. I am done with the Honda brand. My 2019 Ridgeline has had too many recalls for me. God knows what the next recall will be for this brand. Our 1997 Honda Accord and 2009 CRV are still running like a champ. newer model Honda cars and trucks are a big question mark in longevity.

[@frankobermaier3440]

THANK YOU for a super interesting video. Your explanations are top notch, easy to understand. Once again, I was glued to the screen 'til the end.

[@bigboithe8th]

Just got back my ‘18 MDX from the dealer. It only needed the bearings. The service guy said out of the 300 recalls they’ve done so far, only about 10 needed the crankshaft. And those 10 were mostly TLXs. Not sure why. Great video!

[@NSXavier997]

@@bigboithe8th nice! Thank you! Yes you are correct; the bulk of the affected cars are TLX’s.

[@bigboithe8th]

@@NSXavier997I’m really surprised the customer didn’t want to do the timing belt kit since the engine was already out. Seems like a complete no brainer to me to just pay for the parts and an hour labor. They definitely won’t be getting that deal next time.

[@7gan7]

@@bigboithe8th Maybe customer understands that this fix is temp one and he needs to trade it in asap?

[@a7bean1]

Awesome video! I have a 2017 MDX Tech and it’s been in the shop for 2 weeks. Just got confirmation today that I do need a new crank and it should be in by Friday. I have 78k miles on it, so I’m considering asking them to replace timing and water pump while in there since it’s due in the next 2-3 years. They haven’t offered, but I’m going to ask. Thanks for the great info!

[@NSXavier997]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Requesting the timing belt and water pump is a good move on a 2017 with 78k miles. I'm pinning this comment and advising all owners of these affected vehicles out there that this operation is not one that can be done quickly and shouldn't be rushed. To everyone out there that currently has their car in the shop with a repair underway, or are currently waiting for their appointment date; please be patient. There are A LOT of cars affected by this recall and as you all well know, a nationwide shortage of qualified Technicians to carry the repairs out. To say that we are understaffed would be an understatement. Furthermore, pairing that with HONDA & ACURA shorting the Technician's time on these repairs by a substantial amount really doesn't motivate us to get these done any faster.. it actually makes me put the car in my spare bay and work on it on/off in between jobs or on my lunch break. This is a HIGH liability job with a VERY LOW reward.

[@a7bean1]

@@NSXavier997yes having worked in the industry in the past and a best friend who’s a mechanic, everything you said is true. Thanks for the input on the timing belt and water pump. My frustration was more with the dealer, as I scheduled this in March and then it took 2 weeks to get the car on a lift and diagnose it, but it is what it is. Def not on the mechanic. Just curious, what does Acura “give you” for hours the job should take? I know they always assume the fastest mechanic with no distractions and everything going as smooth as possible (no seized bolts, other issues, etc).

[@NSXavier997]

@@a7bean1 Book time for crankshaft replacement is 30 hours. Honda is paying 9 hours to all of their hard working Technicians to clean up their mess. Keep in mind, I'm a pretty fast Technician when it comes to doing any repair... but even I struggle to just MEET the time this pays.

[@a7bean1]

⁠that’s what I was afraid of. Unreal! 🤯 I did speak to my rep and they are doing timing belt and water pump now too, along with my B17 service and front brake resurfacing. Costing a chunk, but at least should be in good shape for another 7+ years!

[@Watchman999]

@@NSXavier997that’s pathetic coverage from Honda. Makes me mad.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Appreciate the detailed video bud. It's clear you're experienced and pay close attention to detail while staying organized. Not many do. Only word of advice: forget the naysayers - don't even waste your time addressing them. You're getting paid for your skills - they aren't. That's proof enough.

[@NSXavier997]

@@MeltingRubberZ28 appreciate this comment! 🫡

[@richtaylor266]

Another impressive video/workmanship. I started watching your videos recently after the news that Honda may expand the 3.5 engine recall. We have a 2020 Pilot with about 85k on it. It's been reliable and I've been meticulous on maintenance, (oil changes every 5k). I'm now considering selling/trading in on something else. I'm not real impressed with Mother Honda's "fix" for this issue. In my opinion, they should be installing NEW, complete crate engines. Keep up the great work!

[@NSXavier997]

@@richtaylor266 I’d at least have the dealership do the rod bearing inspection recall on your pilot. If it’s just a bearing replacement then you’re good…. But if it needs a crank then yea I’d say trade it in afterwards. These engines are reliable.. it’s just that some of them had faulty crankshafts installed. Agree with you that the procedure for crankshaft replacement shouldn’t even be a thing and should just go straight to long block replacement if any bearings are found to be compromised.

[@richtaylor266]

@@NSXavier997 Thanks for the advice man!

[@gnt4l]

awesome video! Great narration.

[@NSXavier997]

Thank you; much appreciated!

[@flapxf1]

First off, thank you very much for putting this video and the other two videos on this subject together on your channel. It's great to have information from someone with years of experience whose developed a feel for skilled work. I've just brought my 18 TLX with 68K miles in this week and the info you presented has really helped; in fact I asked the dealership about performing a timing belt service since they had to replace the crankshaft etc. Thanks to you, I asked in time before they wrapped things up and re-installed the engine. (They made no such suggestion) Keep up the great work. Second, would like to ask your opinion about the instructions Honda is providing to perform these crankshaft replacements; how do you think this replacement method compares to how engines are assembled at the Honda factory? Does the original Honda assembly process include balancing the complete assembly/measuring key components/etc. that you would normally do or does the engine get assembled with faith that components are manufactured to spec similar to these replacement instructions?

[@NSXavier997]

Thank you and I'm glad you found the video informative and it helped you with saving on the timing belt package on your TLX. As for the instructions that are provided to perform the crankshaft replacements; my personal opinion is that it is a very crude way of doing things and is the bare minimum approach that has been taken to appease the NHTSA. Fact of the matter is that this affects so many cars that they have had to find a way to keep costs as low as possible and this is the result. The proper way to have done this was to just install crate engines on every affected car... but that would just be too expensive. The way this is carried out absolves the manufacturer of any liability while transferring that liability to the Technician that is carrying out the repair. I can't speak on the original assembly process, as that is done at the factory- however, I can say that with my years of experience in the field and with many engines rebuilt under my own two hands, the documented way that the procedure is written in all of the service manuals I have ever used for engine assembly instructs to: measure and mic the crank, measure fore-aft play of the crank, plastigauge the main and rod journal bearings, and balance the rotating assembly. On a mass production scale, I highly doubt that these measures are taken, as all the components are manufactured to a specific tolerance and weight... so they can kind of just bolt things up without having to measure and weigh everything while achieving a high success rate.

[@1gnxregal1]

My 2019 MDX just had the Crankshaft replaced this past week per the recal, it only has 50k miles. But , yeah, now is making a rubing metal to metal noise it hets louder as i peed up. Any thoughts on this ?

[@NSXavier997]

Unfortunately I don't have any ideas of what could be causing your noise. Suspension components are removed when replacing the crankshaft so maybe when the car was put back together, something suspension related might have been tweaked and is now making contact with another component... an example of this would be like a brake rotor dust shield now making contact with the brake rotor. I would recommend bringing it back to the Dealership to have them take a look for a proper diagnosis.

[@RobertZ1973]

Does it do it if you leave it in park and rev the engine?

[@1gnxregal1]

@ProjectMore69 yes it does!. I'll upload a video and with a link.

[@RobertZ1973]

@@1gnxregal1 please do

[@RobertZ1973]

@@1gnxregal1 the reason I asked that is because it really narrows down what it could possibly be coming from so since it does it while it’s in park while revving the engine you know it’s not the suspension or anything else like that unfortunately it’s probably directly related to the engine with something internally thats screwed up and you may even have metal shavings in your oil now I would definitely take it back to the dealership and make them fix that ASAP

[@BasketBowlers]

I have a 2018 TLX A-Spec and haven't heard any noises. However, I am moving across the country and didn't want to drive 1500 miles with the open recall. I dropped it off at the dealership on Tuesday. I was later told that both the rod bearings and crankshaft had to be replaced. I should be getting it back later today (Wednesday). 12:30 Jesse from The Fast & The Furious.

[@NSXavier997]

@@BasketBowlers TLX’s seem to be the main offenders of crankshafts needing replacement. Hope all goes well with the repair.

[@LarryDoti]

Mine is at the dealership now. They asked me if I wanted to pay to have the timing belt replaced and the water pump. What do you suggest? I have 62k on a 2018 tlx aspec. I normally trade in at about 95k to avoid expensive repairs. Thank for your time. Great informative video.

[@NSXavier997]

@@LarryDoti I would say it’s worth it to do it even if you do trade in.

[@mrfranchize02]

Great video! Would it be safe to assume a J35 with more than 100k miles is a safe bet? Wouldn't these types of issues reveal themselves well before that mileage mark? I'm looking at purchasing a higher-mileage 19-20 Odyssey. Thanks!

[@robertsise7898]

My question is, just replacing the crank in this manner, how can you be sure of oil clearance in the rod bearings? Is there a way to check without removing the pistons and rods and using a micrometer to ensure the crank journals and the bearings have adequate clearance or too much clearance. I saw you are a master tech, and I am not doubting your skills or abilities

[@NSXavier997]

@@robertsise7898 yes ideally you would want to mic the crank journals and then plastiguage everything to ensure it is all within tolerance. However, Honda doesn’t require to do this and are treating this like a brake pad slap to keep costs down.

[@donykhamis7477]

Great video!! I’m setting mine up (‘18 MDX Tech w/ 120k) with the dealer for the recall later this year. So is the new oil pump included in the fix? What other parts would you recommend replacing while in there? Water pump/Timing? Engine mounts? Also, every dry start, I hear metal scrapping for a second but stops when lubricated-do you think that could be caused by the crankshaft? Thanks!

[@eldobledreyes2907]

I would like to know how could my local dealer after my connecting rod bearing decide if the main needs to be changed too. How does my dealer know if my crankshaft needs replacement or not ? Should they change out my oil for free after performing this rod bearing job ?

[@NSXavier997]

The dealership doesn't decide what the engine needs, the needed repair is determined by the bearing inspection team at American Honda. The repair can go one of three ways: -Rod bearing replacement only -Crankshaft replacement (comes with all components seen in this video) -Longblock replacement - only if the vehicle was towed in due to engine lock-up. Yes, the oil is required to be changed during this procedure, so that is a maintenance that is included in the recall. Any regular scheduled maintenance following the recall is your typical regular oil change and will have the regular service fee.

[@billd7095]

The crankshaft gets new main bearing, SOP. I believe they look at the wear on the rod bearings to determine if it is improperly machined crankshaft.

[@jmhatch88]

What happen to your ITS videos/channel? Last thing I saw it had a coolant leak.

[@NSXavier997]

Videos went private after some people got upset about the content in them.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

I'm looking at possibly purchasing a used 2014 Accord Coupe V6 - 6MT (haven't seen it yet). Are they affected by this issue at all. Any other known issues with 9th gen Accord i should pay attention, maybe electric power steering? (150k miles) This was very relaxing and enjoyable to watch! Thank you!

[@NSXavier997]

No I that generation is not affected as far as I know. I actually own the same car (2013)- and I have not received any recalls in the mail.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

@@NSXavier997 Thank you! Are you happy with this car overall?

[@NSXavier997]

@@Mickey_Bauer Yea it has been great. Low maintenance. The only major things I have had to do to it were the timing belt in 2020, brake pads and rotors and tires. Everything else has been just general routine maintenance.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

@@NSXavier997 awesome, thanks brother!

[@timothyforce1949]

No, the J35Y1as in my '15 V6 Accord, and the J35Y2 in the manual-equiped Accords (all 2013 thru 2017 Accords) are not affected by all of these Honda/Acura Recalls.

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

Why not use assembly lubricant instead of motor oil? Also I didnt hear you talking about if the connecting rods are of the fractured type or machined?

[@NSXavier997]

@@ericcindycrowder7482 didn’t care enough to actually go out and buy assembly lube (manufacturer or dealership doesn’t supply it). Since I am already at a net loss for doing this job, the last thing I want to do is go out and spend my own money on something to assemble an engine. Oil is supplied. Just working with what I have.

[@billd7095]

Looks like fracture split conn rods. We made the rods and bearing caps for this engine in Ridgway, PA.

[@shakey2634]

I’ve heard you say in a couple of videos that you wouldn’t want a car that had the crank replaced. Why?

[@NSXavier997]

@@shakey2634 Because I view it as the cheapest possible repair issued by Honda so that they can avoid bankruptcy. It is by no means a good repair and a far stretch of what any Technician or Engineer would consider “proper”. It’s quite literally a bandaid put over a broken spine.

[@shakey2634]

@ If the problem is the crank, how is it a bandaid to replace it. It would then be proper. If they had a blanket policy of “we are only replacing bearings” when we know the problem is the crank, that seems to me to be a bandaid. If we can replace other parts (water pump, fuel pump, ecu etc) and consider it a proper repair, why not a crank? I guess that’s really my question.

[@NSXavier997]

@ because replacing a crank under normal and proper engine assembly procedure requires you to do a lot more than just… swapping it. Clearances, tolerances and precise measurements are supposed to be done during assembly which ensures longevity.

[@shakey2634]

@ Thanks for the quick reply! Happy Holidays!

[@jimkelly1613]

What is difference with RDX 3.5 V6 2018, prior to 2019 when they went to 4 cyl? Will tbe 2018 RDX be recalled?

[@NSXavier997]

@@jimkelly1613 No the 2nd generation RDX is not affected. Main difference between the two engines is one is port injected and the other is DI.

[@jimkelly1613]

@NSXavier997 thank you. Do you know which is Direct Injected? I was under the impression the RDX is Direct Injected?

[@NSXavier997]

@ it is not. 2nd generation RDX is port injected

[@jimkelly1613]

@@NSXavier997 that is good news but wonder why dealership says needs intake cleaning every 40,000 miles then. Would expect that for direct injection.

[@NSXavier997]

@ that’s just dealership snake oil they’re selling. Our dealership did away with all that BS and only sell brake fluid exchanges every 3 years like what Honda recommends. All that other intake cleaning fluff is just BS and doesn’t do anything don’t buy it.

[@Orange-yp9bl]

Honda accord v6 2017 ? Its a 9.5 generation ?

[@NSXavier997]

Very few Hondas are affected by this recall; its majority ACURA vehicles that are affected. You can have your local dealership run a VIN status inquiry for you to see if the recall applies.

[@RobertZ1973]

Honda accord isnt in this recall.

[@timothyforce1949]

None of the 2013-2017 Accord J35Y1 (automatics) and J35Y2 (manuals) are affected in any of these recalls.

[@alexismonarrez3627]

Hi, im from Mexico and I have a TLX with that same problem, my question is, do you know where can I get the crankshaft and all the parts online ?

[@NSXavier997]

I'm not too sure you can order the specific parts that are on the recall. You would have to tear the engine down to find out what specific crank and bearings you'll need and then order those individually from the standard parts catalog.

[@reyperez3424]

I have a pilot 2019 Supposedly is not affected but I don’t trust Honda anymore I have tried looking for parts online but haven’t been able to find everything because it’s out of stock

[@NSXavier997]

@@reyperez3424 Honda is now under investigation by NHTSA for engine failures. I suspect HONDA will also be issuing this recall for all GDI V6 cars in the lineup.

[@billd7095]

I definitely would not attempt this by myself. These engines are so sophisticated. But they are so complex.

[@bobdailey9735]

Why wouldn't you want a car with a new crankshaft installed? Also, I always assumed dealership techs got paid by the hour or weekly salary. If you don't mind me asking, how is service and/or recall work paid to the tech?

[@NSXavier997]

Just my personal opinion… swapping a crank the way it’s shown in this video goes against the way I learned to do it which includes balancing the complete rotating assembly and taking key measurements to verify everything is in spec. I see this as sort of a “bare minimum” approach. This is going to be long winded, but I don’t mind at all… contrary to what one would think, most Automotive Technicians are paid on a flat rate scale. It’s an archaic pay structure that incentivizes production and output by compensating based on time units per job. This basically means that every operation has a time value. For example a brake job usually pays 2 hours. I can have a brake job done in about 20 minutes but still get compensated for the 2 hours. This allows me to stack multiple jobs in a day to make as many hours as I possibly can. It’s not uncommon for me to flag 20 hours in an 8 hour work day. It’s a double edged sword, though. When you get a job like the one outlined in this video, it kills your ability to stack while also severely shorting the Tech on time units. This job only pays 9 hours and it took me the greater part of the day to do it, killed my body, drained my energy and not to mention is a huge liability. The problem with this pay structure is that when the manufacturer comes out with a recall like this which requires precision and a meticulous standard of work which can’t be rushed; but has a low time value attached to it, then of course we’re going to do whatever we can to shortcut what we can to at least meet or beat the time… and that’s when things can go wrong. Just being real. This is the nature of the business and the result of big manufacturers trying to save as much money as possible. It’s rampant throughout all brands. Ask any Tech from any brand what they think of warranty pay and they’ll tell you the same thing.

[@billd7095]

The shop cannot duplicate the precision that the factory uses to assemble the engine, I have been at the Honda engine plant many times, the procedures and assembly equipment cannot be duplicated in any shop. Normally the crank is installed before the connecting rods and pistons. There are so many mistakes that the mechanic can inadvertently make. But if you don't replace the crankshaft the engine will eventually fail catastrophically. The best fix would have been a new engine. astronomic cost to Honda.

[@sdalexander8505]

If I have to take one of my Hondas in for any major recall work, what can I do to help the tech not have such a bad attitude working on my car? Can I buy the tech lunch? Slip a 100$ to the service advisor? Any recall or warranty work I have done, they do it in a hurry and don’t put the splash shield on correctly, leave tools in my bumper cover, etc…. What can I do to boost moral? I like my cars. I want my shit to last.

[@NSXavier997]

@@sdalexander8505 When dropping the car off for work, you can request to speak with the Technician that will be working on the car. (This should not be a problem). When face to face with the Technician, just let them know that you appreciate the work that they do and understand that out of all the skilled labor jobs there are, an Auto Tech is required to be trained the most, invested the most, yet paid the least. Let them know that you understand the labor times are not in line with what they should be, and that if the work is completed correctly and cleanly, appreciation will be shown by way of (whatever you want to offer- cash tip, gift card, lunch or even just a thank you goes a long way). Fact of the matter is that the reason we’re so disgruntled is because in the dealership space, the Technician is the most important body of the organization. Without us, nothing would get done. Everyone seems to know this yet we’re treated like we’re expendable by the manufacturer; and society pretty much paints the worst picture of a Technician by making it look like we’re old-world dirty slimy Mechanics that failed out of school and that’s the only job we could get. Improper monetary compensation is one thing but a lack of appreciation from pretty much everyone doesn’t quite lend any motivation to actually do a quality job. I’ll do it. But I need to beat time so I don’t lose money. If that means taking short cuts. Then so be it.

[@sparco85]

just came back from the acura dealership with my 2016 tlx they had to change the crankshaft my engine was knocking

[@NSXavier997]

That sucks.

[@sparco85]

@@NSXavier997 i know!! wished that never happen but acura changed a few other parts and fixed the problem and it cost me 0$ even if i was not under waranty anymore and they lent me a vehicle for the whole week so i didn't misss work. i am happy with the services that i got from acura at the end

[@RobertZ1973]

Rod knock? they were supposed to give you a long block.

[@louislitz7617]

I have a 2017 MDX at the dealer now and they will be replacing bearings and crank also I"m having belt, leaking tensioner and water pump replaced. Does anyone know what the warranty will be on this work. It has 87k on it.

[@NSXavier997]

@@louislitz7617 as far as I know the normal powertrain warranty carries forward. 6 years / 70k miles. Performing the recall repair doesn’t extend the warranty.

[@njx1993]

I have a 2017 Honda ridgeline that is not part of the recall and unfortunately had the bearing issues with bottom end knock, it was diagnosed as what was listed in the recall and needs a whole new short block. Honda refuses to even acknowledge this problem outside the recall, so that's fun... Semms like they're screwing everyone this time around which I think has ruined Hondas reputation in my book.

[@NSXavier997]

If you think owners and customers are pissed off... you should see the general atmosphere in every shop across the nation regarding this entire mess. I think I speak for ALL HONDA AND ACURA TECHNICIANS when I say that this recall, while necessary, is borderline criminal in regards to the time it pays the Technician. The sad reality with this is that it's a trickle down effect. Honda releases the recall > Customers are already on alert and wanting to get it done ASAP > There's TOO MANY CARS that are affected > HONDA wants this done and all affected cars repaired ASAP > The time it pays the Technician to do the repair in no way motivates them to do it > Technicians don't want to do it because it doesn't pay > Technicians will then straight up refuse to do the job (or lollygag on it) > huge backlog of appointments for the recall at EVERY DEALERSHIP. Not to mention there's a Nationwide shortage of qualified Technicians to actually do the repair, they know this and yet, still compensate the Technicians that are actually qualified and doing the work ZERO. I swear if I get a big enough following on KZbin I'm going to make a separate video about the pay structure of this recall and ultimately WHY it's taking so long to get them done... make no mistake, it's not the Technician's- it's what HONDA has decided to pay us to do the job that is slowing things down.

[@21Piloteer]

The disadvantage of Flat Rate pay.

[@NSXavier997]

@@21Piloteer Honestly it IS disadvantageous in this regard; however, I absolutely love it otherwise. There's no other career out there that you can have that doesn't require loads of student loan debt or a college degree that you can actually make a decent living on. As it stands right now, I have no debt other than my mortgage, every single toy I could possibly want AND I'm invested. I wouldn't have been able to do that without being on flat rate and actually being able to capitalize on my knowledge, skill and most importantly; efficiency.

[@evo80hd]

Warranty pay is insulting, and just kills morale. Flat rate depends on where you’re at to some extent. In my area it meant the more you knew the less you made in some cases. Great money doing suspension, brakes etc but if you had to do an engine, trans, or electrical diagnosis you wouldn’t do much better than straight time; another morale killer and why I left the trade. Nice to see you’re making it work but I bet going on your own with another skilled tech or two would be less 💩 and you’d have a stake in a business that could be sell later as well.

[@NSXavier997]

@@evo80hd Agree with you and I actually considered starting my own gig but what it came down to was start up capital. I had enough to start something on my own but really just looked at it as another 9-5 that I would soon get annoyed with. I have since studied what I could about finance, markets and economics and have learned the importance of investing and have made that a primary focus of mine; and so the capital that I would have used to start my own shop is now invested and growing. I only see myself doing this for a dealership until 2030, and hopefully by then my investments will have grown to a sizeable amount to where I have "the option to work"... which would really be nice as it would solidify the path to early retirement. But yea.. I see this industry as dying and I'm just going to reap the benefits of my skill, knowledge and efficiency to the max while I can.

[@reyperez3424]

Thanks for the video Idk if can make another video with the part numbers of everything needed as far as parts to make it easier for some of us

[@NSXavier997]

No problem. Part #'s will vary by crankshaft and you have to order specific bearings based on the codes stamped on the crank. It's not a one-size-fits all type deal. So.. it would be kind of redundant to make a video on part #'s that wont be specific to each application and can cause a lot of confusion and liability if the wrong parts are used and a failure were to occur.

[@droboyjr]

How many hours does Honda pay techs for this?

[@NSXavier997]

@@droboyjr 9 bro. 9. Hours.

[@droboyjr]

@nsxavier997 I’m a toyota tech and imo that’s just not enough but am I surprised? absolutely not. I’m curious about your opinion on it. Now, just like any job, once you do a few I’m sure you get faster and faster but I know what’s involved to get to that point of crank replacement and it’s a good bit. Drain oil, coolant, evac AC, drop subframe with engine, disconnect wire harness, separate trans with tc, etc. etc. etc. That’s a lot of damn work not to mention reinstallation and you can’t really afford to make any serious mistakes. 9 hours is kinda BS imo. I respect your work though 👍 Somebody has to lol.

[@NSXavier997]

@@droboyjr ayyyeee… fellow tech 🫡. My opinion on it is that Honda is going to going to continue to cut warranty labor times to avoid bankruptcy and insolvency.. but that is inevitable without a miracle. 1.4 million cars affected with this recall and on the low end they’re paying out approximately $1,200 for the repair. That’s over 1.4b dollars they’re paying to fix this mess. No matter how much money they make on new car sales, parts sales, and whatever other sectors they’re involved with will not recover the losses on this. Nobody sees this now. Wait till the street gets wind of their earnings report for Q4 2024.. that’s going to be bloody. Their stock price is already -16% YTD. Once investor confidence declines… there goes their cash flow. Technicians will always be good though. It’s not like we’re growing on trees. The way I see it is sure, short change us now and our pleasure will be witnessing the decline and downfall of what once was an awesome company.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

NP at all, as it is a light tap, of a rubber mallet.

[@xaxcx3x]

They replaced my engine on a MDX 2020. I ran that engine at 129k miles.

[@denvernn]

Ya but Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS, and a Motec exhaust system.

[@NSXavier997]

@@denvernn YESSSS

[@Travis2389]

It's your fuel map, it's got a nasty hole. That's why you're unloading in 3rd.

[@denvernn]

@@Travis2389 haha

[@LividAxis]

Setting the timing upside down.....they do that everyday in Australia!

[@NSXavier997]

@@LividAxis lol. Its wild down under

[@alfredosauceee]

I’d probably be bummed if I had forgotten to reinstall that pulse plate.

[@21Piloteer]

Have a '21 Pilot with 36K. Hope my engine isn't affected. :-(

[@NSXavier997]

Have your local dealer run a VIN status inquiry.

[@21Piloteer]

👍👍

[@petedavis9935]

Doesn’t this bearing replacement only pay like 2 hrs? Crazy

[@NSXavier997]

@@petedavis9935 The labor time set by the manufacturer is VERY low for this repair.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

A sad time in the auto industry in general, mostly I feel is due to CARB, overreach and CAFE standards, making engines overly complex, and less reliable. Still, this is a black eye for Honda, this and the 1.5 turbo problems. Still, for Honda, historically known for engines, this is egregious.

[@NSXavier997]

@@BigEightiesNewWave definitely agree with you on the overreach of CARB & the EPA causing manufactures to take measures they know will compromise longevity and reliability in the sake of fuel economy standards set by the governing bodies. As far as HMC goes, I believe that they are currently making all the wrong steps and will ultimately hurt them down the road. This recall alone will cost them billions for the years to come. They had a failed partnership with GM and bought their tech to get a foot in the EV game (extremely late). Sales on prologue and ZDX are dismal, and so we can chalk that up to another loss. Now, they’re looking at business ventures with Nissan… which will also be a failure and a waste of money. This recall, the 1.5 turbo engines that you mention along with a list of other recalls coming out proves that fundamentals of the company have drastically changed. They no longer make fun, reliable and affordable cars. Now pair that with poor leadership and very poor business decisions and you get quite the dumpster fire. Not all is bad though; HMC stock price is down more than 20% YTD… and I don’t see it going up at all for the quarters to come. Lots of selling pressure on the stock. I have short positions that will continue to print $.

[@ExecuteBrandon]

Great job! Well done. Shame on Honda.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Customer declined WP, with only one hr. labor charge, engine fully open, OMG

[@gocars3210]

I will definitely not be happy to have my Ridgeline engine torn down to this degree.

[@NSXavier997]

Neither would I.

[@gocars3210]

@@NSXavier997 you did a great job, however will EVERY flat rate tech take such care? I don't know

[@Deez_08126]

Easy work quick 8.9 hrs

[@bigcrowfly]

See you working in a dealer with an old-school service building built in the 1930s-1940s. Bet you are not the first tech in that bay to say F-you to manufacturer or dealer management, only it was related to carburetors, chokes, points, tubed tires, leaded fuel and OHV engines.

[@sergeyparshin8682]

Thank you for posting this. I have ‘16 Pilot with 88k miles. I’ve been hearing the rattle when revving up in park (from 700rpm to 1,500 rpm), as well as taking off. Additionally, I’ve tried to rev it up while holding the break and here’s what it sounds like kzbin.infoxrsgYnTggnA?si=JdEC6jplGODT5O6l. Does it sound like a rod knock to you? Car has been doing it for at least 3 yrs and 30k+ miles. Thank you

[@bobrumpf2576]

wait-charging for a timing belt /water pump "Package" after the buyers remorse of buying in to brand at outrageous pricing in the hopes of getting reliability yeah-thats bullshit-how about-eat the Package-don't f'ing put a scratch on my car and then do free oil change/inspection Package for life of vehicle-ya know-what we paid for i shoulda bought the Yugo

[@NSXavier997]

@@bobrumpf2576 still got payments on it eh? Lmfaaoooo. Hope your day improves.

[@bobrumpf2576]

@ no payments…. always ran honda,this time we paid more to run an acura-got a cpo mdx ,don’t even see a recall for this yet on my end …guessing it will come soon enough-happy friday bro

[@NSXavier997]

@ you too bud. If you bring your car to the dealership, I promise I won’t scratch it. 🫡

[@roninbushito]

Honda/Acura are junk nowadays

[@aaronbryan5095]

Honda these days 👎💩