Tag: Eric the car guy

After almost 200,000 miles the shifter on my Honda Element was getting sloppy. This is due to the normal wear of the rubber bushings on the shifter base and at the cable connections on the…

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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 VCM system not working properly, so I try a VCM…

This 2005 Honda Civic with a 1.7L engine has had oil leaks for some time. In this video I show you how I tested the thrust bearing clearance as well as the replacement of the…

This video shows you all the steps needed, and provides torque specs, to replace the head gasket on a 1.7L Honda engine. This engine is in a 2005 Honda Civic, but this information will apply…

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 can save you a lot of money. Thanks for watching!…

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 in the description. This video features a 1990 C1500 truck,…

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 family! In this episode, I do exactly that. Jennifer’s family…

My brother brought me his 2005 Honda Element. He said he had difficulty shifting it into gear. When I inspected it, I found the clutch pedal was on the floor, so he had no clutch…

The transmission cooler that was installed on my 2003 Honda Pilot was about to cause damage to my AC condenser. In this video I show you a better way to install an automatic transmission cooler…

This video is the ‘quick’ update. For more detailed info, check out this video. ETCG1 Shop Update March 2023 (Details): https://youtu.be/QdtThHPgcyQ Thank you for watching! #ETCGVideo #EricTheCarGuy Check out my ETCG1 channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCG1?sub_confirmation=1 Become a…

I’m sad to say that I need to move out of my shop and put my tools and some of my equipment into storage. Because of that, I’ll be selling, and giving away some of…

This video is (Part 4) of a series in which I completely rebuild a 2003 Honda Pilot in preparation for adding a supercharger. This episode covers electrical repairs, timing belt service, valve adjustment, and valve…

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 pretty good. Now that I’m faced with removing an engine…

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 axles, replacing the stabilizer links and bushings, the right side…

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 we tear down in this video is the 3.5L engine…

If you have a key that won’t turn in a lock, or you have to carry 2 keys because one of your locks was replaced in the past, this video can help you solve those…

This video shows you how to install a factory style fog light kit in a 2003 Honda Pilot which involves cutting part of the front bumper out. I also show you how to adjust the…

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 video you will hear disc brakes being replaced, brake hoses…

I gave this car to my son earlier this year (2023). He wanted to do some upgrades so that he could autocross as well as daily drive the car. Below is a list of the…

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 replaced the front strut assemblies, rear strut assemblies, outer tie…

I asked social media for suggestions on how to deal with this broken electrical connection on the right reverse light on my 2000 Integra Type R. The suggestion worked great and my reverse light works…

TRQ has a variety of brake pads for your vehicle. In this video I installed their ‘performance’ brakes with drilled and slotted rotors. They also have ‘normal’ brakes for everyday driving if that’s what you…

A P1456 code is a small evaporative emissions leak that has been detected in the fuel tank side of the system. The first thing I often check is to see if the fuel cap is…