Tag: ETCG

In this video I walk you through the diagnosis and repair of a 2008 Acura TL that died while driving on the highway. It has a J32 Honda V6. Be sure to watch the entire…

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 nothing more. Note that some repairs are not practical or…

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 these with tools most DIYers have. I also show how…

My daughters 2003 Honda Element developed a delayed shift going into 3rd gear. The problem was intermittent. In this video I walk you though the steps of my diagnosis and offer advice on what to…

Here is a short video showing how to easily replace a front wheel bearing without a press or slide hammer. In my view, this is the easiest way to replace a wheel bearing. This video…

No, painting your brake calipers will not give you extra horsepower, but they might make you feel faster. This is a short video about painting brake calipers. There are many ways you can approach this…

I had a TON of responses to my last video where I gave away my heavy shop equipment. If you missed that video, it’s linked below. Now that that stuff is gone, I have a…

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This video is (Part 2) of a series I’m doing with my 2003 Honda Pilot. This series covers the reconditioning of the front suspension, engine, transmission, and subframe on this vehicle. In this installment I…

If you have an older Honda in the rust belt, you should probably check the condition of the rear bumper. I’d wager it’s pretty rusted. The rear bumper on my 2003 Honda Pilot was rusted…

This video covers the complete rear suspension rebuild on a first generation Honda Pilot (’03-’08-some of this info also works for later models). Every part of this rear suspension gets rebuilt in this series, control…

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**Sponsored Video with useful information** I’ll be honest, I didn’t think much of the 42” 11 drawer work station that GEARWRENCH sent me when I first got it. After I checked it out, I changed…

My brothers 2005 Honda Element was having a strange issue with the clutch. Even with the pedal depressed, it seemed like the clutch was still engaged making it difficult to shift gears. In this video…

In this episode of Fixing it Forward I work mostly on the interior and body of the 2005 Honda Odyssey. If you remember from previous episodes, it needed a fair amount of work. I also…

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!…

This video was taken from a longer video about rebuilding a Honda B series transmission and installing a new Limited Slip Differential. Link to full video: https://youtu.be/jUannL92z6M I’m not sure if this trick will give…

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…