Puts a smile on my face every time Eric is emphasizing just how much he's enjoying his newly built engine cart. I swear, there's nothing quite like the pride of a person's well built something. Doesn't matter what it is, but it's... dare i say in these times, contagious. :))
@davidrasch3082
2 жыл бұрын
Like a kid with a new Lego set....
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Well put. Thanks for that comment. You're right, I totally geek hard on stuff I've made. It feels very empowering. It's really great when other people 'get it'. Thanks agin.
@davidrasch3082
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy When you 'play' at cars there is no time. The same happens to me.
@DenHvideHund
2 жыл бұрын
You are a true gem for the automotive nerds. The details, information and a hint of sarcasm is top shelf education and entertainment. Don't ever stop doing, what you do.
@Assasain31
2 жыл бұрын
I started watching you when I was 19, tinkering around with my personal/friend's cars. Now I am 23 and in the automotive field, doing what I love. I have learned so much from you, scanner danner, Eric O, and many other phenomenal teachers. I just wanted to thank you for all your efforts you put through your videos. I wish you the best and happy holidays :)
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for that comment. I never get tired of hearing how my work helps people. I'm glad my videos have helped you with your career. It's an honor. Thanks again.
@bryancose3753
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, appreciate the videos. Keep them coming. You have a striking resemblance to George Clooney. Maybe dress in a suit one day and entertain us all. But don't shave the beard. God bless ya.
@ryulee458
2 жыл бұрын
Eric you are like MacGyver 4 mechanics LOL🤓👍👍👍
@79ltd
Жыл бұрын
Eric, I'm in the process of replacing my 2003 Pilot struts, 202,000 mi. Looking at the parts #'s for the struts and my original #'s (51601 & 51602-S9V-A020-M1) the correct part # for my direct replacement are 51605-S9V-A02 & 51606-S9V-A02, not A06. The A02 shows only for the 2003 while the A06 shows 2003 - 2005. Wonder if that is why the rubber spring mount didn't fit. There is another rubber mount 51402-S0X-A01 listed and it's over $50 compared to $16. Late to the game to change it now but really love this series on the rebuild. Long time fan or your videos. Changed my timing belt etc. based on your original video. Hoping my hours of research on part #'s might help someone else.
@dannygeouge8459
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the Elvis clock!
@redmondjp
2 жыл бұрын
That hip action kept him off the Ed Sullivan show (yes, I know, this makes me old)!
@jamesterrill1938
2 жыл бұрын
I have followed your videos for a long time. The best teaching videos I have seen..Thanks
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@baronvonfixstuff5563
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@michaelbloom5342
2 жыл бұрын
ELVIS!!!
@ocasioluis1149
2 жыл бұрын
Mr. e.t.c.g a warm welcome to u' well just so ull no I'm always watching ur videos I can imagine working w/ a person like u' I no you've done so many sacrifice to get to where u' I admire u' God blessed n'd family. P.s. I love u very mechanic I do some what I just don't have the place where to I dream mechanic, well enyway keep up the good job so that we can enjoying ur videos.. have a great 👍 lovely day amen.
@michaelblacktree
2 жыл бұрын
23:35 - That was mesmerizing. Now I want one.
@rikmeyer1469
2 жыл бұрын
A bright young technician, Logan Yerges, came up with that tool and even got it patented. It's called "Quick Race", you can order one from his website: yergesmfg.com/products/quick-race
@Prariedog
2 жыл бұрын
Best of the season to you Eric and family .merry 🎄 Christmas.wishing your a great 2022
@suj1945
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Eric. That engine trolley really is sick
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I love that thing.
@ryans413
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a mechanic but I’ve learned so much watching these videos guys like ETCG , SMA , PHAD , soo many more I’ve actually was able too tackle many things on my own car. Didn’t know jack about brakes I ended up rebuilding the entire braking system new pads rotors calibers master cylinder brake lines and booster.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your brake repairs and thank you for taking the time to comment. I never get tired of hearing how my work helps people. Thank you!
@alexandercruz1127
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is who I found back in 2013 to learn about cars lol. On my first tablet Nexus 7 😉. You helped out a single dad save a lot of money and I'm glad to see you are still around. Thank you for all your videos
@jeffr0
2 жыл бұрын
Eric and the No good, very bad, almost awful CV joint Day
@ocasioluis1149
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I see ur attitude is always positive n'd a good sense of humor that I like, I give u' 5 🌟 and a warm big thumbs 👍..
@machinesofgod
2 жыл бұрын
Love the Elvis clock!
@Slowcarfastbeans
2 жыл бұрын
Honda are so smrt. Really like working on them because they’re a layup.
@juanheredia4426
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy this type of video series a lot, you get to see suspension, engine, brake work and the different struggles you go through, like in the field… minus the service writers!!!! Lucky you Eric
@streetfighters805
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric, could you reveal who the guy with that inner race removal tool is? I’d love that!!
@MrKGetz
2 жыл бұрын
"Those balls will come falling out. They are held in with nothing but the grease that is in that joint"--That's what she said lol!
@jetpilot555
2 жыл бұрын
Strut bearings really need to be replaced when replacing struts and/or springs imo.
@ПавелАстахов-ш3ф
2 жыл бұрын
А почему не смазываются скобы,по которым тормозные колодки ходят???
@awaara24
2 жыл бұрын
can you make a video of how you keep the fairmont stored during the winter months
@prospector7777
2 жыл бұрын
I sure like that spinny bearing race remover!
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
So cool right!
@rikmeyer1469
2 жыл бұрын
Logan Yerges, a bright young technician and huge fan of ETCG, invented and patented that tool. It's called "Quick Race", I bought mine directly from his website: yergesmfg.com/products/quick-race
@Enrique2k52
2 жыл бұрын
LIke always excellent job, thank you.
@johnreid859
2 жыл бұрын
I saw Eric at SMA do something similar today with a bearing race, but he didn’t have the nice little spin tool.
@jtmack77
2 жыл бұрын
Searched for this comment. Eric O needs one of those taper jigs. His looked an old part that he uses.
@themechanic6117
2 жыл бұрын
If i'm pulling out a hub like that it automatically gets a new wheel bearing for that exact reason lol
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, which is why I normally do wheel studs like this when I can. kzitem.info/news/bejne/15qQraBjoodeoKg Thanks for the comment.
@ua7pyro591
2 жыл бұрын
Dude that race contraption was crazy. LMAO someone made that!?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Link in the description.
@jWx93
27 күн бұрын
what brands parts should i stay away from for early Pilot? Specifically 2005 TRQ? GSP? What part brand SHOULD I get? I just need a CV Axle right now. front right
@bobit8742
2 жыл бұрын
hahaha whoever came up with that cool tool is a genius 😀
@CharlesAndCars
2 жыл бұрын
That CV Joint looks the same as a Subaru inner joint with the wire retainer and then a snap ring on the end of the shaft.
@carbocycle
2 жыл бұрын
Another very entertaining video.
@wach1722
2 жыл бұрын
Eric please tell me u in New York 🗽
@WreckDiver99
2 жыл бұрын
You know Eric...Scotchbrite is your friend...Just saying, Richard knows what he's talking about there. LOL...
@breikowski
2 жыл бұрын
Given how much goes into removing and replacing those wheel bearings, I am at a loss to the purpose of the Jesus clips. Me thinks lawyers are involved.
@The_Impulse
2 жыл бұрын
I did watch the entire video. Nothing to comment. Enjoyed the video!
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Both are appreciated.
@SR20isKing
2 жыл бұрын
When pressing the hub back in are you not supposed to support from the inner race?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it will help prevent what you saw in the video.
@oldsranch
2 жыл бұрын
aaaah, the Pilot Whisperer
@timbrown9731
2 жыл бұрын
Eric, i’m surprised you didn’t end up replacing the top hats on the strut!
@jimgerock9190
2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I replaced the front struts on my 2011 Pilot using genuine Honda complete assemblies. Much easier and not too expensive. Also did the same (front and rear) on my sisters 2010 CRV.
@EnglishGamer2019
2 жыл бұрын
i just happen to find it on my notification in the middle of the night
@xtheunknown8727
2 жыл бұрын
Being a Toyota guy, couldn't help noticing the "TRD" marking on the cardboard you had lying on the floor. You moonlighting on us? Anyway, Merry Christmas my man!!
@Aleks_Mechanics
2 жыл бұрын
Notification squad!🔥🔥🔥
@squarrl
2 жыл бұрын
VAG does their CV like that inner and outer are that ball style.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, now that I know what it is, I like it better. From a serviceability standpoint.
@zekronic5958
2 жыл бұрын
Those inner CV joint is what we call a "cage" axle.. They are a pain to work with when putting back together..
@calholli
2 жыл бұрын
When one bearing was crunchy and the other was loose.. I knew you would come around to changing them. lol.. I would have too.
@LMacNeill
2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, I hate compressing springs. It's like playing with a loaded gun that has a broken safety and a hair trigger. Scares the hell out of me every time.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
2 жыл бұрын
Interestingto see a inner and outer cv joint on 1 side I have never seen that before either working on vehicles for 30 years That's kinda neet Eric @32:28 @EricTheCarGuy
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I hope the info helps if you run into one. Honestly, now that I know how it works, I think it might be easier to service than the other style of joint. Thanks for the comment.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy info will defenitly help and I think you are right the design looks like it is a better design for survivability compared to a traditional standred CV Axle
@op3l
2 жыл бұрын
Lol… come baaaack.
@accordinglyryan
2 жыл бұрын
This series has been really satisfying to watch. I have an 07 Pilot I bought wrecked and fixed myself, like it a lot
@zacharyburkum8547
2 жыл бұрын
Just curious on the use of the shop rags. Do you wash and reuse them or do they just get thrown away? I've seen rags advertised as washable, but I'm doubtful about the idea of washing off stuff like bearing/axle grease.
@nathanieldahl750
2 жыл бұрын
Balls be flyin!
@LeewardStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. Enjoy winterfest at Kings Island
@universewonders1
2 жыл бұрын
Notification gang 😀
@henrystowe6217
2 жыл бұрын
Question: . do the MDX and the Pilot share the same strut assembly fitment? I want to use Acura parts to sharpen the reflexes on the Pilot I now own. I have an 06 model.
@prospector7777
2 жыл бұрын
Piece of paper trick is nice but i like the use of paper towels. The cheap ones of course.
@kd1s
2 жыл бұрын
I just realized something - struts sort of put off having to do alignment. Interesting.
@akhtarkh
2 жыл бұрын
Slow and steady wins the race. A few tools help though.
@sparkplug1018
2 жыл бұрын
Hate that style of wheel bearing, vastly prefer working on the sealed hub units.
@ArmChair_Operator
2 жыл бұрын
Paper in the socket, genius, I wish I would have known about that doing the starter on my 4.2L vortec the other day 🤦🏼♂️
@markfletcher516
2 жыл бұрын
A magnet on the side of the extension works as well, just take it off before you use power tools. ;-)
@carlossuarez2148
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you see this Eric, I watch a lot of videos and they’ve given me a lot of advisement on how to fix and handle stuff on my own 2004 CRV- I do auto body but dabble in some mechanic on my one cars. But my coolant temp sensor, my driver side lock switch isn’t working both aren’t working and I don’t know where I can’ start the troubleshooting some help would be appreciated if you have any ideas
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Here is a resource that I spent 2 years putting together for people just like you. I hope you find it helpful. www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/
@carlossuarez2148
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy thank you so much man I appreciate that so much
@billfrete8487
2 жыл бұрын
2003! thats a 18yrs old vehicle!
@eldoradony
2 жыл бұрын
I know everyone does things for reasons. I don't see the reason in doing all this work on a 200k+ vehicle. I won't ask you why. I will ask why you didn't use complete strut assemblies or change the coil springs. Surely those springs are fatigued and a new set would drastically improve the ride.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Complete strut assemblies were not available for this vehicle from Honda. I only use Honda suspension parts whenever possible. I haven't found anything in the aftermarket that is as good. Struts were the only thing available and given the coil springs weren't broken I felt it would be fine. Struts control the ride quality, springs control the ride height. Also, I'm installing camber adjustment bolts to adjust for coil spring sag. I talked about why I'm doing this work in the introduction video as well as this one. kzitem.info/news/bejne/oqeKzapoi4V0an4 Introduction video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmek0mp8fJ2jYKg In summary, to prove that investing in a used SUV is a complete waste of time and money.
@NickM92
Жыл бұрын
Hi Eric which struts did you replace them with?
@HotRod-wv4vm
2 жыл бұрын
Eric what do you think of a lift kit for the Element? Thanks
@w.s.soapcompany94
2 жыл бұрын
Update your channel to: Eric The Cart Guy
@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair
2 жыл бұрын
How does that Eastwood Rust Encapsulator dry? Is it like paint, wax, etc?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Just like paint.
@HotRod-wv4vm
2 жыл бұрын
Great viewing for a Friday night 👍
@Avrelivs_Gold
2 жыл бұрын
If this wasn't a Honda, it would get a lot of HATE lol
@fatch76
2 жыл бұрын
24:12 that race basically threw itself off!
@Davidjb37721
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@bryan_nfs5593
2 жыл бұрын
That stud should be 12x1.5 im not aware of hondas that use 12x1.25
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong, but I thought they were 12x1.25.
@juancortina5379
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice clean and tide work
@sametcanszhobipesinde8007
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are excellent.
@thomaswoodall3215
2 жыл бұрын
A little off topic but why does my 05 v6 accord sound like it I boiling
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/
@beethao5578
2 жыл бұрын
Eric that clicking tapping tool you have there do have link to it cause I need a better one I don't like mine where you just turn it back and forth
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to, but I link all parts and tools in the description.
@LionTribeBullies
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, love your videos. Just finished doing the front struts on my 08 Mdx. What are the torque specs for the middle bolt the holds the everything together?
@Beast63268
2 жыл бұрын
Unique inner cv joint for sure. Thanks for showing us Eric!
@thinking6307
Жыл бұрын
I mean THANKS!!! I'm getting ready to do this job on the exact same generation Pilot.
@710pappy
2 жыл бұрын
How did you end up with a Toyota TRD box 😆
@SRT_Hefe
2 жыл бұрын
Eric did you install the wheel bearings backwards? Typically the ‘brown’ magnet side is towards the inner for the wheel speed sensor to pick up?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
No, you can install them either way. If one side has metal shielding and the other rubber, I usually put the metal shielding toward the outside. Thanks for the comment.
@SRT_Hefe
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Interesting, good to know. At the dealer we’ve had a few where they come in installed “backwards” and set a traction light/ABS etc and when switched around will work as designed
@xsuperwardx5609
2 жыл бұрын
I need that tool that the viewer sent lmao
@breauken910
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I've seen south main auto repair do something like that to remove the race. It's pretty neat. As a matter of fact, I just saw him do that on the video he posted today on a subaru wheel bearing replacement. Have you seen his channel? I don't watch his channel as much as yours, but I wanna say his name is also Eric lol.
@Asomesauc
2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@andreah53
2 жыл бұрын
we all learn by our mistakes
@malcolmmarsh2710
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@jeffreyverry7151
2 жыл бұрын
Plumbers Cloth..
@themechanic2.060
2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic channel you have. I hope to get there one day. I’m loving this #HackHawk Pilot build. On what I’ve watched, there is nothing I’d do different. I like that hub spinner tool. I kind of made one an old 1/2 inch deep socket and extension where you have to keep turning it. It works, but that is a really nice tool. I’ve started watching your other playlists. Great stuff. 👍🏻
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and good luck with your channel.
@jennylaperriere1174
2 жыл бұрын
Wooow! 💖🔆🤪
@jwm6314
2 жыл бұрын
Paper trick alone made this worth the price of admission. Just did sway bar links, lower arms, and steering links on an 07 Pilot. I really wish I had a lift in my garage because I know for a fact all my leak chasing is going to end at main seals because. Because. 27:20 what is that tool/fastener removal technique? Always looking for more alternatives to easy-outs.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found that helpful. The tool I used was an impact driver. Here's a link to one. www.jbtools.com/lisle-29200-hand-impact-driver-set-with-3-8-drive-tool/
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
And if it really won't come loose. kzitem.info/news/bejne/sa2wk4KOo2eLfKA
@jwm6314
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Awesome thank you. It's crazy what you can learn even years into something. Used to be an aircraft mechanic though, they were much cleaner and far less rusty than cars, lol.
@KTZSpeedDemon
2 жыл бұрын
Do you get your Honda parts from the dealership?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. The Honda parts warehouse is about 2 hours north of me. The local dealers get daily deliveries from it.
@mike_dodane
2 жыл бұрын
If yours has a sunroof can you show how to clean out the drain tube thingie?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I normally use compressed air. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1ZuZ24tvnHRei6A
@sugadaddy4049
2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥
@pirana6
2 жыл бұрын
A super?! Did I miss something?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Turn on notifications. 😉 kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmek0mp8fJ2jYKg
@pirana6
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Ah! I watch every Friday except of course I missed the one when I had a wedding to attend. Thank you! Excited for this build
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
No worries. Fun fact: I was a wedding videographer before I started ETCG.
@mds2465
2 жыл бұрын
Torque for those struts is 80 ft lbs. Make sure you torque them down properly because I personally have had those things come loose on the highway after replacing struts on my Pilot!
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter if I torque them, my Allignment guy won't when he does the alignment. BTW, I install camber bolts in a future episode. Thanks for the heads up.
@patrickzambori473
2 жыл бұрын
pulling the hub out of the wheel bearing still destroys the bearing... no matter what tool you use. The marks on the hub are from a split bearing puller used to remove the race last time. Re: CV boots, I ran my factory original shafts over a quarter million miles on my civic hatchbacks, just rebooted them when they dry rotted and started leaking. Early on, I had one pop back out of the transaxle after a reboot. That taught me that the factory service manual specifies an exact length that the shaft should be after reboot, and the inner boot needs to be inflated so that the shaft achieves that length at rest. Any less than that, and the inner joint can pop back out.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about disassembling hubs, that's why I said that in the video. I got a bunch of flack on the video linked in the description where I showed how to replace a stud without removing the hub. I've never been a fan of removing hubs to replace studs if I can avoid it. I also agree that the people that worked on the Pilot before I did screwed up both front wheel bearings, either in an effort to replace them, or to do something else. The reason I rebooted the axles instead of replacing them is because I could see that they were OE. In my experience, OE axles are better than just about every reman out there. I do what I can to keep and maintain them over replacing them if they are OE similar to what you're doing. You also may have noted that I 'burped' the boot before installing the outer clamp in order to position the inner joint on the driveshaft. I cover that in the video linked in the description about replacing CV boots. Thanks for your comment.
@patrickzambori473
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy I prefer to use a tool similar to a tie rod remover, to press the broken stud out of the hub, and draw the new stud in with a spacer and lug nut.. that way the bearings don't get bashed and fail prematurely. What you saw of someone else previously banging the hub and and trying to finger more grease into the bearing just makes me cringe at the thought.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I used to try drawing in new studs like that at first, but found that it often damaged the hub, and sometimes the stud. If I'm being careful, I use my press to put them in, but haven't found that to be necessary. The hammer works quick and efficient, no damaged bearings as of yet, especially when the hub has been removed from the bearing. In my view, there are plenty of different ways of doing things. Do what works for you and as long as it's fixed, you're good. Thanks for your comments.
@nickrose7592
2 жыл бұрын
First… great channel. Im curious, you didn’t replace the rear wheel bearings. At 200k I would think they would be a “while I’m in there” scenario. We’re they replaced already from a previous shop?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
In my experience I only replace wheel bearings if they are noisy, or damaged like the ones in this video. I don't normally replace them as part of any maintenance. I've seen them go 500K without needing to be changed. In fact, most of the time when I see them go bad it was because of improper service procedures. Thanks for the comment.
@souldrinker7008
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, I'm curious - have you never seen that type of CV joint before at all? Or just never seen it on the inner joint? I'm currently training to become an automotive technician in the UK and we are taught about that kind of joint in the classroom; It's called a Rzeppa joint.
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
I might have seen it 25 years ago in a textbook in school, but never while working. This was the first time I encountered one. That said, I kind of like it better from a serviceability standpoint. One of the things that attracted me to the mechanical profession in the first place was that I would continue to learn new things. This was one of those times. Thanks for the comment and good luck with your career.
@souldrinker7008
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Thanks for replying. That's interesting to hear, our teaching material implied that was the only outer CV joint we'd encounter; Rzeppa for an outer joint due to its 50-degree diffraction angle - good for steering, and a Tripod joint for the inner - which is capable of smaller angles, but allows for length changes. I wonder if manufacturers use different joint types in the US vs Europe?
@ericthecarguy
2 жыл бұрын
That was an inner CV joint in the video, hence the reason I was surprised. VAG uses that type of joint quite a bit from what I understand. The majority of my career has been working on Hondas and Acuras. Thanks for your comments.
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