Front Motor Mount (Torque Mount) Removal

[THEslyWOOZLE]

My front motor mount broke and I am now currently in the process of replacing it, I was able to get the top bolt off but for some reason I can't get a wrench or anything down to the lower bolt. I've tried getting under my car, tried different kinds of wrenches and nothing will fit.

Can someone please tell me how to remove the lower bolt? Is there something special that I need to do? A tool I don't have?

[wildBill83]

Really long extension and 1/2" drive ratchet with 17MM (I believe) deep well socket. Work past all of the coolant lines.

[93accordexcoupe]

pull the fan(s) right in front of it. Makes it a ton easier

[TAMPA]

pull the fan(s) right in front of it. Makes it a ton easier

This, thats what i did and it made it 10x easier

[badfish82]

I removed mine with a 1/2 breaker bar and pipe,well broke it free it was all air ratchet after that. 12pt socket will help a little.

[93accordexcoupe]

I removed mine with a 1/2 breaker bar and pipe,well broke it free it was all air ratchet after that. 12pt socket will help a little.

Just make sure you're turning the correct side. one side is a welded nut

[badfish82]

Just make sure you're turning the correct side. one side is a welded nut

Hahaha ya that helps, took me a few too notice that when i did mine.

[deevergote]

Most people struggle with that nut before realizing it. Honda should've rounded it off or something!

I also pulled my fan the first time I replaced mine. The added room is helpful... just be VERY careful not to put your fist through your radiator. Unfortunate damage to the radiator and the fist will result!

[93accordexcoupe]

^^^ or the end of the socket wrench into the fins of the radiator

[badfish82]

Ive seen now that alot of turbos dont even run them...kinda felt dumb when i seen that. I blieved it was an important part...i did notice in one thread someone used a bike shock in its place.

[Accrdwgnguy]

Ive seen now that alot of turbos dont even run them...kinda felt dumb when i seen that. I blieved it was an important part...i did notice in one thread someone used a bike shock in its place.

I still feel that its important, it does hold the engine in place. I would build a low profile mount if going turbo.

[deevergote]

It is an important part (and you didn't "seen" anything... you "saw" it.)
Having no front mount puts considerable strain on the other 3 mounts. It doesn't hold the engine's weight (it's not a load-bearing mount), but it is still important to help keep the other 3 (that DO bear the weight) functioning properly. Turbo guys only remove it because the most common turbo manifolds won't fit with the mount installed.

[90CB7EURO]

This is what I been working on cost me about 35 with washers and rubber stoppers

[Sordz]

This is what I been working on cost me about 35 with washers and rubber stoppers

Looks good man! I made one very similar with some Home Depot parts but it didnt do what i wanted so I have since removed it and just made the rear mount solid.

[Granite CB7]

90CB7EURO- that is awesome what you put together, it's basically ESP's version but more DIY Where or what is that turn-buckle from?

I've always done it from the top by pulling the battery and tray and using just the right length extension to bypass the coolant hose and 5spd starter. I think in a pinch I got it out w/o removing the tray. I have always felt that honda should've put the bolt head on the other side, unthreading towards the header.