Tag: new ETCG repair videos

In this video I teamed up with Cap City Muffler to share with you their CAT Security™ system for my 2004 Honda Element. They have many other systems available for other vehicles that you can…

This procedure will work for all 7th generation Honda Civics. It should be an easy job, but if there’s rust, it might not be so easy as you’ll see in the video. I hope the…

In this episode of Fixing it Forward I start work on the 2005 Honda Odyssey. It gets a complete 4 wheel brake job along with a brake fluid change. I also replace the RF inner…

This 2005 Honda Odyssey marks the return of Fixing it Forward to my channel. This time, instead of fixing up an existing vehicle, I purchased this 2005 Odyssey to fix up and give away to…

In this episode of Fixing it Forward I work on the engine in the 2005 Honda Odyssey. I replace the timing belt and water pump, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, rear catalytic converter, side engine…

Here is an easy repair you can perform and save yourself a lot of money in the process. You might be surprised at how easy this really is. I think the hardest part will be…

In this episode of Fixing it Forward I wrap up the majority of the mechanical work on the 2005 Honda Odyssey. The work in this episode includes: I finally turn off the check engine light,…

In this video, (Part 1) of a series, I show you how to remove the engine, transmission, and front subframe from a first generation Honda Pilot. This is my first step in replacing the transmission,…

This video is (part 3) of a series where I completely rebuild a 2003 Honda Pilot to prepare it for a supercharger installation. In this episode I remove the engine and transmission from the subframe…

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 work and effort, the exact thing I didn’t want to…

This video is (Part 5) of the video series where I rebuild the front suspension and powertrain on a 2003 Honda Pilot. By the end of this video, you will see the Honda Pilot driving…

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 of the hole meant I wasn’t going to be able…

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 someone were to purchase this Pilot they would end up…

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…

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…

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…

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…