I need to replace the front motor mount on my 96 Accord. I was trying to remove the through bolt which is on the mount. This is the first step and was having a hell of a time getting the damn thing off.

In case you were wondering I am going in the right direction. I'm just having trouble getting the right angle and enough room with a breaker bar or 1/2 inch ratchet because of how the bolt is situated. I have 1/2 swivel attachment but it doesn't seem like I get enough force on it to break it loose. I already sprayed it down with lubricant but that didn't seem to help much.

The other bolts came off pretty easily. So once I get this through bolt off it should be a simple job.

Anyone have suggestions or tips on how to get the through bolt off? I'd appreciate it.

 

The bolt must be corroded in the mount weld nut. A big chisel is ideal, but even a piece of 1/2" plumbing pipe might do it: Hit the outside of the weld nut. Hard. That should break the corrosion loose so the bolt will turn.

 

Thanks Roader! I've tried using my floor jack's handle but it still didn't seem to budge much. I'll give the bot a few whacks to try to break the corrosion and see if that works.

 

I have a 96 Accord - AT - F22B2 4-cylinder engine. I got the front motor mount off today. When I went to put this aftermarket POS anchor mount (Part #8026) on... it wouldn't fit.

I posted a picture of the problem. The bolt holes on either side aren't spaced right so it's impossible to get the bolts to seat properly. I tried for about 45 minutes in all sorts of combinations and angles to get the bolts to go in but they will NOT fit in there.

I'm wondering if anyone else has has this problem with aftermarket mounts? I know it's best to buy factory mounts from but the local dealership here but don't stock these the mount and it would have taken several days.

Is there a good online store for getting a Honda front mount for my Accord? I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice.

 

Maybe you got a mount from a manual trans car in error? I bought a front mount from RockAuto for less than $15 - I don't recall what brand it was - and it fit perfectly.

 

Here are pictures of the mount compared to the old one and how the holes line-up. I called the parts store and they said it should fit... but it doesn't!

It's an Anchor #8026. I believe the MT trans one is a different part number.

 

Your pictures don't give us a sense of where the disconnect is. Have you tried something simple like rocking the engine a bit to see if settled a bit since you took the old mount out?

 

If bolt holes don't align, then part is wrong or faulty manufacture. Don't attempt to force bolts in mis-aligned holes or you may cross thread a bolt.

Initially, were trying to remove the fixed nut on the front mount bracket rather than turning the bolt head?

good luck

 

The bolt holes are different basically. You can see in the pic but it might be hard.

Seems to be a bad part IMO. I was turning the nut on the right side of the bracket.

What do you think I should do TexasHonda? Exchange this front mount or get a factory Honda one? Besides the dealership anywhere else to get a Honda part?

 

ebay (98 02 Honda Accord 2 3L Front Engine Mount Stopper Passenger Side Right RH New | eBay) may be an option.

I have had very good service/parts from Rockauto for aftermarket.

good luck