Tag: Eric the car guy
How To Build a Subframe Platform for Easy Engine/Transmission Removal
I recently replaced an engine on a 2005 Honda Odyssey. I lowered the subframe with the engine and transmission onto jack stands and it worked…
ASMR Brake Service
This ASMR video covers a complete 4 wheel brake job, and brake hose replacement on a 2005 Honda Element. There is no dialog. In this…
Cracked Exhaust Manifold Repair
In this video I show you the techniques for repairing a cracked exhaust manifold on your vehicle. Replacing these manifolds can be expensive, repairing them…
How To Properly Install LED Taillight Bulbs
If you want to avoid ‘hyper flashing’ when installing LED tail light bulbs, this video will show you how. Parts and materials are also linked…
2003 Honda Pilot Inspection This Thing Needs Help
I ended up purchasing this 2003 Honda Pilot. I knew it needed a transmission, but it appears to need more than that. In fact, if…
DIY Clear Coat Repair
My 2005 Honda Element had some clear coat issues and some small rust spots on the tailgate. In this video I show how I repaired…
Honda Element Power Window Diagnosis and Repair
The passenger window on my daughters Honda Element stopped working one morning. In this video I show you how I diagnosed and repaired this problem….
How To Repair Structural Rust Damage
Every situation is unique when it comes to rust and structural repairs like this. Consider this video a basic guide to structural body repairs, and…
LOCTITE® Sticks- These Things Are Awesome!
**Sponsored Video with great information!** I recently started using LOCTITE® Sticks for thread treatment instead of the traditional liquid LOCTITE® delivery method out of the…
Bodywork Without Welding
I was working on my very rusty 2003 Honda Pilot when I found a big hole in one of the inner rear panels. The location…
GEARWRENCH Indexing Pry Bars
**Sponsored Video**with great information. I LOVE my set of Indexing Pry Bars from GEARWRENCH. As far as I know, there is nothing else like them…
Honda Pilot Complete Rear Suspension Rebuild (Part 2)
This is the conclusion to the rear suspension rebuild on a first generation Honda Pilot. It includes all control arms, dampers (shocks), rebooting the rear…
My Grandson Takes Apart His First Engine
I had the pleasure of having my grandson in the shop so I decided to show him how to tear down an engine. The engine…
The Fixing it Forward Odyssey Blew Up! (Episode 8)
On the same day Jennifer picked up her new Odyssey, the engine seized up on the highway. This is my worst nightmare. After all that…
Breathe Easy with FRAM TrueAir™
*Sponsored Video with great information* Replacing your vehicles cabin air filter yourself can save you a lot of money, and as you’ll see in this…
Honda Element Fixes and Upgrades
My 2005 Honda Element gets a lot of repairs and upgrades in this video. I’ve broken things down so that you can jump to the…
2005 Honda Odyssey Give Away (Episode 7) Fixing it Forward
Your donations and my hard work, all pay off in this episode. Yes, it’s time to give away the 2005 Honda Odyssey to a deserving…
2005 Honda Odyssey (Episode 6) The VCM Episode Fixing it Forward
In this episode of Fixing it Forward I fight with a pesky check engine light that just won’t go away. The code is for the…
Honda Element Suspension Rebuild (Part 2)
Link to (Part 1): https://youtu.be/DiLBoUzOLFs This is part 2 of the Honda Element/CRV suspension rebuild. In this video I wrap up the suspension work, get…
Honda Element Suspension Rebuild (Part 1)
After putting a new engine in my 2005 Honda Element, it was time to turn my attention to the suspension. I went all in and…