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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…

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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…

My 2005 Honda Element gets a lot of repairs and upgrades in this video. I’ve broken things down so that you can jump to the relevant parts, or you can watch the entire video, which…

Link to (Part 1): https://youtu.be/DiLBoUzOLFs This is part 2 of the Honda Element/CRV suspension rebuild. In this video I wrap up the suspension work, get the Element aligned, and take it for a test drive….

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…

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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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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…