That is what I replaced. I noticed last night that the transmission mount moves quite a bit so I am going to “again” replace that in the next few days.
Still Trying To Solve Issues With My Car One Year Later
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This afternoon I spent more time looking and the right front CV axle looks like it has issues. And today there is a slight leak of clean oil where the transmission meets the engine. I am going to say it is transmission fluid.
So I have an appointment at Honda on Monday.
So I have an appointment at Honda on Monday.
Honda called and agreed with me the issue is the right front CV axle and are replacing it. The leaking I have been told is a very very small seep from the main seal of the engine and not worth replacing right now. It has not even dripped on my driveway so far. If I go with the Honda CV it will be $2500 and if I go with an aftermarket it is less that $1400. I actually believe he said $1040 but I can't remember. I asked if they had any issues with the aftermarket and he said they did not. And with the age of my car I went that route. The only issue is no matter what part I went with it is not until Wednesday that they will have it.
Good luck Guy. I suspected CV joints when I asked you back in post #58.
CV joints are horrible and don't belong on any vehicle that sees time in the woods, in my opinion. They barely belong on an ATV. Another reason I would never own a Chevy truck. Both of my Ford F-350's have solid axle tubes with Dana 60 diffs and very large greaseable Spicer u-joints out at the wheels, right from the factory. 306,000 miles on my '02 and 132,000 on my '97 and I have only replaced one u-joint on the '02.
Ford and Dodge heavy duty pickups are now the last choices for a solid tube axle in the front.
CV joints are horrible and don't belong on any vehicle that sees time in the woods, in my opinion. They barely belong on an ATV. Another reason I would never own a Chevy truck. Both of my Ford F-350's have solid axle tubes with Dana 60 diffs and very large greaseable Spicer u-joints out at the wheels, right from the factory. 306,000 miles on my '02 and 132,000 on my '97 and I have only replaced one u-joint on the '02.
Ford and Dodge heavy duty pickups are now the last choices for a solid tube axle in the front.
I recently replaced the muffler, tailpiece and pipe from converter to muffler on my 09 Tacoma for $750 and this was the cheapest estimate I could find. I remember in the 90s doing this for less than half that.
Your price and mind were close. I paid $838 before tax. When I was young I did my own brakes and stuff, and even took the engine out of my Challenger myself with a hoist to clean up the engine department - but like a roof, I thought a muffler and pipe replacement would only bring me grief. On my old jeep I am ashamed to admit that when the converter was clogged, I disconected both ends and rammed a pipe through it to make a hole for the exhaust. I had little money for that at the time.