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Decarbonizing Your Engine With Water -EricTheCarGuy

I get asked all the time about using Seafoam or other products to clean an engine. Granted, those products if used correctly do have their…

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The Fairmont Goes To The Drag Strip (Baseline Run) #FairmontProject

I had a GREAT time at the drag strip with my 1979 Fairmont. True, it isn’t fast, but that’s not the point. The point is…

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Pressure Testing Cooling Systems -EricTheCarGuy

This is another in my series of ‘The Basics’. If you run into an overheat issue on your vehicle, and you suspect a leak, this…

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EricTheCarGuy Answers Questions Live #12 2/12/2014

The next live hang out is scheduled for February 26, 2014 at 7pm EST. Check my Google+ page for details: https://plus.google.com/b/100195180196698058780/100195180196698058780/posts In this show I…

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How To Rebuild a Front Brake Caliper -EricTheCarGuy

In the past few videos I’ve been getting my Fairmont ready to take to the drag strip. Since I discovered some brake issues I thought…

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How To Use Plastigage -EricTheCarGuy

This video shows how to use Plastigage to check bearing clearances in an engine. Plastigage can be used to check all kinds of clearances, but…

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2005 Acura RL Sometimes Won’t Come Out of Park -EricTheCarGuy

Brake switch failures are a common problem on Hondas of this vintage. If your Honda won’t come out of park then you might have a…

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Replacing Inner Tie Rods Fox Body Ford -EricTheCarGuy

After shooting “1979 Ford Fairmont a Closer Look” I decided to replace the right inner tie rod on the Fairmont. It was pretty loose and…

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EricTheCarGuy Answers Questions Live #16 4/9/2014

The next live hang out is scheduled for April 23, 2014 at 7pm EST. Check my Google+ page for details: https://plus.google.com/b/100195180196698058780/100195180196698058780/posts In this show we…

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EricTheCarGuy Answers Questions Live #18 5/7/2014

I messed up! The next live hang out is scheduled for May 21, 2014 at 7pm EST, NOT May 14. Check my Google+ page for…

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OTC Encore Tool Review -EricTheCarGuy

Link To Tool: $1499.99: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-3893-genisys-encore-android-based-scanner-diagnostic-tool#oid=1002_1 More scanners from J&B Tool Sales: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/scanners April 24, 2015 “OTC announced today its ‘Diagnostics for Life’ program and new…

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How To Remove and Replace Valves in a Cylinder Head -EricTheCarGuy

If you need to remove a valve from a cylinder head either to replace the valve or replace the valve seals, this video will help…

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Micro-start XP-1 Review -EricTheCarGuy

Microstart XP-1 $159.95 Link to product: http://www.motorfiend.com/antigravity-batteries-c-7656.html I’d been considering getting a jump box for the shop for a while now and Motorfiend sent me…

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Fabricating Exhaust Parts -EricTheCarGuy

Fabricating exhaust parts is not something that you will always need to do but when you do need to, it’s good to have the right…

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EricTheCarGuy Answers Questions Live #23 7/16/2014

The next live hang out is scheduled for August 13, 2014 at 7pm EST. Check my Google+ page for details: https://plus.google.com/b/100195180196698058780/100195180196698058780/posts On July 30 I…

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EricTheCarGuy Answers Questions Live #21 6/18/2014

The next live hang out is scheduled for July 2, 2014 at 7pm EST. Check my Google+ page for details: https://plus.google.com/b/100195180196698058780/100195180196698058780/posts In this show we…

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How To Check Timing Chain Slack -EricTheCarGuy

If you have some strange performance problems like hesitation, misfires, or perhaps even a check engine light for a cam or crank sensor, you might…

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Grey Pneumatic 89653CRD 1/4″ Socket Set Tool Review -EricTheCarGuy

GP 6pt set $129.99 Link to set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/grey-pneumatic-89653crd-1-4-dr-53pc-fractional-metric-duo-socket-set-6-point#oid=1002_1 GP 12pt set $154.56 Link to set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/grey-pneumatic-89253crd-1-4-dr-53pc-fract-metric-duo-socket-set-12-pt#oid=1002_1 ***IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE EXTENSIONS IN THIS SET. The…

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BlueDriver Tool Review -EricTheCarGuy

BlueDriver $99.95US Link to site: http://www.lemurmonitors.com The BlueDriver from Lemur is a scan tool app that uses a blue tooth interface to communicate with your…

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How To Replace Brake Hoses -EricTheCarGuy

Yes, you heard right. I hope to take the Fairmont to the track soon and I’ll need to pass inspection to make a pass down…

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