EricTheCarGuy

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.

This is the conclusion to the rear suspension rebuild on a first generation Honda Pilot.

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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).

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 to use my welder for the fix.

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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.

The passenger window on my daughters Honda Element stopped working one morning. In this video I show you how I diagnosed and repaired this problem.

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.

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I ended up purchasing this 2003 Honda Pilot. I knew it needed a transmission, but it appears to need more than that.

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.

I had the pleasure of having my grandson in the shop so I decided to show him how to tear down an engine.

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 happen, happened.

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My 2005 Honda Element gets a lot of repairs and upgrades in this video.

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.

In this episode of Fixing it Forward I fight with a pesky check engine light that just won’t go away.

Link to (Part 1): youtu.be/DiLBoUzOLFs This is part 2 of the Honda Element/CRV suspension rebuild.

After putting a new engine in my 2005 Honda Element, it was time to turn my attention to the suspension.

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.

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 at all.

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 issues.

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.

The P1457 code indicates a small leak in the evaporative emissions system of your vehicle. In this video I explain how the system works, how to diagnose the problem, and also how to fix it.

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Not long ago I posted a short series of videos replacing the 2.4L K series engine in my, new to me, 2005 Honda Element. Many of you asked about what went wrong with the engine.

While driving my 1990 C1500 with a 4L60E built by Monster Transmission, I lost 3rd and 4th gear. I was able to get the truck back to the shop in 2nd gear fortunately.

This is (Part 2) a Honda Element engine replacement and restoration. This video is the conclusion of this series. Please watch (Part 1) first.