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Vampliers Tool Review -EricTheCarGuy

Vampliers $28.95: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/vampliers-screw-pliers-w-vertical-horizontal-serrations/#oid=1002_1 Vampliers website: https://www.vampiretools.com Let’s face it, this is a really nice set of pliers. Does it do more than a regular set…

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An Introduction To Beta Tools -EricTheCarGuy

The full line of Beta Tools can be found here: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/search.php?q=beta+#oid=1002_1 Nut Drivers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/beta-tools-009430320-943-fl-s6-6-nut-spinners-943fl-in-box/#oid=1002_1 Torx T-handle set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/beta-tools-009530060-953-tx-s8-8-t-handle-wrench-953tx-in-box/#oid=1002_1 Beta snap ring/cerclip Pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/search.php?q=beta+tools+cerclip+Pliers#oid=1002_1 Beta T-handles…

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Acura Vigor / Honda Accord Axle, Upper Control Arm, Strut Replacement -EricTheCarGuy

Not that long ago I did a video about inspecting your suspension for faults. I used my 1993 Acura Vigor for this video. In the…

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A Day At The Shop With EricTheCarGuy

I’ve had a long standing request to put a webcam in the shop so that viewers can see what goes on in my shop on…

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EricTheCarGuy on Curious.com

I’ve teamed up with Curious.com to produce a short series of ‘lessons’ on the basics of auto repair. In this series I cover things like…

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Money Saving Exhaust Repair -EricTheCarGuy

My friend came to me with a broken exhaust and he didn’t have a lot of money to spend. I decided to weld the pipe…

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1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 3) -Fixing it Forward

Here is Part 3 of the Transmission/Radiator replacement on this 1998 Chrysler Town & Country. In this installment we replace the radiator. It seems easy…

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Sunex 8400 1 Ton Folding Engine Stand Review -EricTheCarGuy

Link to tool: http://sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=117&item=350 Link for purchase $177.00: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-tools-8400-1-ton-engine-stand#oid=1002_1 Harbor Freight 1/2 ton stand $59.99: http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69886.html There really is no comparison between these 2 tools….

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1982 Mustang Donor Car Engine & Transmission Removal #FairmontProject -EricTheCarGuy

The time finally came to take the engine and transmission out of my 1982 Ford Mustang. I’m committed now. The next steps are to go…

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1998 Chrysler Town & Country Wheel Cylinder Replacement -Fixing it Forward

If you need to replace the wheel cylinders on a 1998 Chrysler Town & Country, this video is for you. Come to think of it,…

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Installing Ford Fox Body Frame Connectors (Conclusion) #FairmontProject

In this episode of the #FairmontProject I wrap up the frame connectors. Last time I didn’t complete the work because I wanted to come up…

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Barbara Gets Her Van Back -Fixing it Forward

I know it’s been a long time coming, but Barbara has finally gotten her van back. After replacing the transmission, radiator, front transmission mount, AC…

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ETCG’s New 80 Gallon Bendpak TS-5 Air Compressor & Air System -EricTheCarGuy

This compressor is BRAND New (2015). As soon as purchase information becomes available I’ll post it here. For now, here’s a link to the specs…

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Jeff Schmidt’s 1998 Ford Contour No Start -Fixing it Forward

We’ve moved on from Barbara’s 1998 Town & Country to this 1998 Ford Contour. This is the second vehicle in the Fixing it Forward series….

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2007-2013 Toyota Highlander Cabin Air Filter Replacement -EricTheCarGuy

This cabin air filter replacement video applies to second generation Toyota Highlanders (2007-2013). Some parts of this procedure may also apply to other Toyota models….

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Sunex 5720 20 Ton Press Review -EricTheCarGuy

Link to Tool: http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=129&item=3297 Link to Purchase Tool $749.99: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-tools-5720-manual-shop-press-20-ton#oid=1002_1 Sunex Website: http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm Other Sunex Press Stuff: http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=products&subcat=129 I got my Sunex 20 Ton press…

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