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Well. In spite of changing my case fluid. My transfer case blew up this week. Grinding gears, marbles in a jar, the whole bit. This design is a serious piece of crap. I'm selling my 2011 CX-9 before it dies too, and have to get the 08 fixed before I can do anything. Ordered the case today. What...

I used one that bolted to the pulley. Started with a three jaw and it did not work, ran into something... can't remember what it was now. I used a standard floor jack with a 2 x 4 for support under the oil pan. You will need to move the engine up and down during the process to clear bolts in...

Well, I tore it all back down and redid the timing chain. I was off one tooth when assembling the first time. Not sure how it happened, probably just being careless or drinking too much beer while reassembling. Nonetheless, she's all back together now and the check engine light is off. Gas...

I just did this to my wife's 2011 CX9. It was super easy. Used a cordless drill for the hole. No problems at all, put the hole in exact location as the pics shown here. Glad to have an easier way to drain it TBH. Edit: BTW the thickness of the metal is pretty substantial here. Mine showed about...

I just put a drain plug in my 2011 CX9 T-case. It was super easy to be honest. Wish I had done it sooner. Now it will be a cinch to drain and refill since pumping out the old is the hardest part. Filling it up is actually quite easy IMO. Not sure I will do it or not, but this also gives me the...

Yeah, the in dash thermostat if anything is cooler than it was previously. I don't have a scan-gauge though. Unfortunately no. But it is possible to move a tooth without taking the cover off. Have to make a few unique tools to reach the chain tension-er, but can be done from the valve covers...

I asked around and "supposedly" the combustion chamber temps would be higher with the timing off by one tooth. Not sure I believe that or not, but that's what I was told, so I plan to do it. When I get time. He said it was a long term problem, but running it a bit short term wasn't a huge issue...

Yeah, except now my timing is apparently off a tooth. So now I have to go back in and fix what I did wrong. I think I somehow got off between the front bank 2 cam and the crank. Showing an engine P0018 code. Engine runs totally fine, and no issues at all, but throwing the code nonetheless, so...

I did everything except the VVT actuators. I also replaced my alternator while I was in there as it looked like a ridiculously tough job if I wasn't already neck deep into the engine. The tear down process took me 10 hours yesterday, but I took my time, drank lots of beer and just kinda enjoyed...

Dang... 66k huh? That's ridiculous. Yeah, I have two CX9's. My wife's has 93k on it also. I just check the oil every time I get gas, or think of it. That's how I caught the 2008 with the water leak. Plus, to be honest, it was sounding funny. So I was suspecting something was up. Lets hope the...

Hey guess what? My water pump failed. Got water in the oil!!!! Yay!!! So awesome, that I get to try this project now and spend $600 on parts. So excited. (insert sarcastic face about here)

Hey guess what? My pump started leaking. I just noticed coolant in my oil yesterday. There's very little in it as of yet, but I went ahead and put the vehicle out of commission in the garage. Now to tear it down.

You won't regret it. Its honestly super easy and very gratifying knowing you're getting all the old fluid out except maybe a few tablespoon fulls. My fluid looks perfect even after 30k miles on the new synthetic fluid I put in it. (but I changed it anyway) And that's on my old 08 model with...

You're right its a Torx bit. Was going by memory and my memory was off. I'm not sure of the torque. I put some blue loc-tite on mine and just put it to about 10ft lbs, just enough that it would hold. It has a rubber gasket on it so it won't leak. I didn't want to damage the threads.

Wow... that's a pretty sexy looking unit if I say so myself. Looks like a fun job. I plan to do it myself as well. I have to say that water-pump does look like high quality. Not a junk part at all.

Okay, good to know. I haven't had any issues, but I have 168,000 miles on the 2008 and wanted to be sure. I may have to do the water pump replacement next summer then. Seems fine for now at least. I want this vehicle to hit 300,000 miles so I want to do all I can to make sure it hits that. Sick...

Update: I have checked both the 2008 and 2011 models we own, both are not leaking fluid from the TC any more so appears the air bleeders have recovered and are doing their jobs. Good news for me. And yes I have made sure they are both topped off and fluid has not run out. Update: My 2008...

It seems that some were saying that the water pump is between the engine and transmission. But by your description of the take-down process I don't see this. Also, would it make sense to go ahead and redo the head gaskets on mine since I have 168,000 miles on my CX9?

No. Its been fine. I'm just wondering how common this is and if I should replace it? I have 168,000 miles on my 08 CX9. Cooland doesn't leak it seems, and nothing in the crankcase but oil, so far so good. I'm kinda thinking to leave it alone, as its been fine. But seems once its bad, its too...

Our 2011 does the same thing. It shifts down to assist slowing the vehicle while breaking or while going downhill. My 08 does not do this. My old Toyota Corrolla did this as well, so when I noticed it while test driving, it was a familiar feeling. It's programmed to do it. No worries.