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How To Install “Helper” Air Bags On Your Vehicle
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…
What To Look For In a Used Engine
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…
Salvage Yard Civic Engine Removal
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…
Fixing Up My Brothers Rusty Element
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….
How To Use a Pinion Depth Gauge
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…
Solving Power Steering Problems
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…
A More Eco Friendly Oil Change
*Sponsored Video* If you’re looking for a more eco friendly oil change solution, you might check out the new packaging from Havoline made by Chevron. It uses 70% less plastic than other oil containers! Havoline…
How to Diagnose and Fix a P1457 Code
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….
I Just Bought 2 Honda Elements
Yes, you read that correctly. I just purchased 2 2005 Honda Elements with manual transmissions no less. In my experience it’s not easy to find Elements with manual transmissions. In this video I do a…
Monster Transmission Failure?
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. Monster Transmission…
Honda K Series Fail, What Went Wrong?
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….
Bolt Biter™ Sockets from GEARWRENCH
**Sponsored Video**with great information. Have you ever had to deal with a fastener that was so rusted or damaged you couldn’t get a socket to fit onto it for removal? I have, and recently I’ve…
Finding and Fixing Broken Engine Mounts
**Sponsored Video** With great information. In this video I show you how to diagnose and replace broken engine mounts in your vehicle. Specifically, I’m working on a 2014 Jeep Patriot in this video, but the…
SUNFIRE Heater Review
**Sponsored video** with great information. SUNFIRE sent me one of their SUNFIRE 150 heaters to try out in my shop. I’ve been using a ‘torpedo’ heater for years, it works, but it’s quite loud. That…
Honda Element Engine Replacement and Restoration (Part 1)
This is (Part 1) a Honda Element engine replacement and restoration. To say this video is packed with information would be an understatement. In addition to replacing the engine and going from an automatic transmission…
01-05 Honda Civic Manual Transmission Rebuild
In this video I show you how to replace the input shaft bearing on a 2005 Honda Civic manual transmission. This information will also apply to older Honda manual transmissions found in Civics an Acura…
Windshield Wiper Restoration Integra Type R
Ever since I got my 2000 Integra Type R, the windshield wipers have had issues. Not only were they installed incorrectly, but they were also loose and didn’t operate properly. The paint was also coming…
Factory Five Tear Down (Episode 2)
Link to Episode 1: https://youtu.be/ypAxwENLJHg This video covers my initial tear down of the car including engine and transmission removal. I also fab up a center support so that I can mount the new ratchet…
Only 15%
**Sponsored Video**with great information. Reading through the articles on LOCTITE’s website, I learned an interesting fact about fasteners, only 15% of the threads are making contact with most fasteners. I wasn’t under the impression that…
Factory Five Inspection with David Pohli (Episode 1)
Link to Episode 2: https://youtu.be/zV2D-CpyudQ One of my viewers has brought me his Factory Five Cobra replica to rebuild for him. Since this is the first Factory Five I’ve worked on, I called in an…
Honda D Series Failed Engine Analysis X2
In this video I dissect 2 D16Y7 Honda engines to find the cause of the failures they had. One engine had a catastrophic failure, a broken connecting rod, the other had a severe overheat condition….
