Category: Automotive Repairs

After many years of waiting, I finally got an Integra Type R. Like many of the cars in my life, I didn’t plan for it, but I’m glad I ended up with it. See the…

At this drift event, I took subscribers for ride alongs in the DriftStang to raise money for charity. Each ride was $10 and we raised a ton of money for St. Jude! It was so…

This video covers the installation of roller lifters, roller rockers, and pushrods. It also covers how to align the rocker arms and set up pushrod guide plates. This work was done on a small block…

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…

Buying my Dad his dream car and surprising him with it out of nowhere was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. I surprised my dad with a new car…

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…

Learn how to replace the ENTIRE front suspension of your car in this two episode series. First I will show you how to remove the wheel bearing, ball joints, control arms, tie rod, strut, and…

I wanted to see if my lowered 1990 C1500 Chevy Truck could haul a car trailer. I quickly discovered that my suspension wasn’t up to the task. My solution was to install a set of…

I recently picked up this 2000 Honda Civic from the Pull-A-Part in Indianapolis Indiana. I needed a replacement engine and transmission for my oldest sons 1999 Honda Civic. Apparently he overheated it badly, so I…

Transmission removal, replacement, and installation. Learn how to remove a transmission so you can replace your clutch or flywheel, or so you can rebuild your transmission and install a new one in your car or…

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…

Universal joint replacement and U joint noise. Learn how to tell if your u joints are bad and how to replace u joints in this in-depth, how-to video that covers every aspect of u joint…

I recently picked up this D16Y7 as a replacement engine for my sons 1999 Honda Civic. When it arrived I looked it over to make sure everything was OK, but also to see what kind…

This problem happens often on Hondas, especially with the front lower strut attachment where the fork meets the lower control arm. In this video I show my methods of removing one of these stuck bolts…

Prius hybrid battery replacement. Learn how to replace a hybrid battery in a 04-09 Toyota Prius and make money while you’re at it! Replacing a hybrid battery is not difficult at all. I show you…

In this video I remove the engine and automatic transmission from the 2000 Honda Civic I picked up from Pull-A-Part a couple of weeks back. I’m hoping the transmission is still good. After removing the…

I recently purchased 2 Honda Elements. One of those Elements is going to my brother. I wanted to fix it up before I gave it to him and in this video I cover that work….

Have bad odors in your car because you just ate a bean borrito? Farting up a storm with a friend on a road trip? Well fear no more, in today’s video I show you how…

For me, using a pinion depth gauge is the best way to measure pinion depth and finding the perfect pinion shim. It’s way more accurate than going by gear tooth pattern and saves a bunch…

Rust hole removal and repair. Repairing a rust hole in your car is something that should be done quickly to prevent it from spreading. You can easily do this at home with some practice and…

I’ve been having an issue with the power steering on #ETCGDadsTruck since just about the first time I started it up. It’s gotten worse over time and recently got to a point where there was…