"All I have to do is..." That is the start of a bad time my man LOL

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+HumbleMechanic Whenever you need a hug let me know.

@HumbleMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

+EricTheCarGuy NOW!!! The answer is always now. ;)

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+HumbleMechanic Let me hop a plane, I'll be there in a couple of hours.

@vavo4902

8 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the water pump replacement on my former 9-5 Aero. "Ship in a bottle" job and profanity.

@richb313

8 жыл бұрын

+HumbleMechanic Been there, done that. Worked offshore and it is true there as anywhere. A simple caveat to that though is when you are in the thick of it and you can't even see the tunnel you are trying to find the way out of NEVER, I mean NEVER EVER ask What Else Can Go Wrong for you will surely find out.

I'm in IT. Reminds me of the countless times I'd tell my boss "This should only take 15 minutes, simple." Several hours later I'm explaining to the boss why I need overtime.

@drunkdonutboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Mozzie That's exactly why I hate giving wait times.

@TheBrokenLife

8 жыл бұрын

+Mozzie That is why "before lunch" is always the right answer. When it's not done yet, you explain that you haven't had your lunch yet (99% of that will actually be true).

You're not sharing too much man. This is why people watch so religiously, for little snippets of moments like these.

You're right, Eric when you say that you felt like you had been in a fight. Been there many times in my career. Sometimes the most simple jobs turn into a nightmare.

I've been there many times, infuriated beyond recognition. Something so simple turning so difficult in 0.5 seconds. It used to be really easy for me to lose my cool while working, particularly when fasteners don't want to come undone, but I noticed something after watching this video. I'm a lot calmer now, after having watched your videos for a while. I'm not sure why that is, but it's true. Learn by example, I suppose. And, as an added note, thank you for the content you provide. My father and I both enjoy watching you repair, review, or just talk about something in general.

That was a Vigorous experience and thanks for the video

I install sound systems, remote starters, security systems, all that good stuff professionally every day. Before I got my job, I didn't know much about cars. I knew more about the electrical aspect. So when I got a job dealing with them every day, you were my go-to KZreadr for information on the matter. Maybe it's your attitude in your videos, but you are genuinely a unique mechanic. The people I work with just complain about every little task like it's such a chore, but you treat them like a learning experience. When things go wrong, you stop, analyze the situation, employ a different method, and ALWAYS find another way. I use this same tactic when I'm working. When I have a problem, I think back to your videos and how you would handle it and it's saved me a world of trouble many times. Not just your tricks but your attitude keeps you working. You don't get worked up and let that stop you. So thank you for taking the time to record all these videos for us, you really are helping many many people. Hell, just the other day I was at work watching you and my coworker comes up and says "Hey, I've seen a few of that guys videos, good stuff". Oh, and thanks to cameraman Brian. His camerawork makes a world of difference compared to other DIY KZreadrs out there. Keep it up guys

totally understand the feel of cascading failures

@JimsEquipmentShed

8 жыл бұрын

+sadakotube Yup, who hasn't been there right?

Eric, in technology what you went though is called 'yak shaving'. You start by trying to fix a small issue. That makes you go look for a part. That leads to trying to find a tool. So on and so forth, and you end up out in a field shaving a yak. And you always learn from the experience. Mad props to you for going through the process on the Vigor. Sometimes you just jump down the rabbit hole with both feet and helping us understand the process better. As for those lovely highway runs....I used to do the one from Lafayette, IN to Cleveland a lot to visit a girl. 25 to 24 to 69 to 80. It was magical at night.

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+mausball Is that like a Ren and Stimpy thing? ;)

@mausball

8 жыл бұрын

It comes from R&S, but has been adopted by computer science and engineering types. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/yak_shaving

Eric, im just happy that you have found enjoyment in "just tinkering" in a light and warm environment :-D, Too many days are spent in crappy conditions (like your original shop). The question is: are you still talking to yourself while not filming :) . So your the new julie andrews singing: "The garage is alive with the sound of F-king Bast-rd swearing." i can see you spinning around with a filter and seal in your hands LOL :-D. Oops forgot my meds :)

@carbonatom6838

8 жыл бұрын

Baaaaaahahahahahahaaaaaa!

@ThePostApocalypticInventor

8 жыл бұрын

+zx8401ztv It's a regular meeting of old friends here!

@zx8401ztv

8 жыл бұрын

+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor Yes i like watching eric too :-D, he has done really well, im just happy for him :-). I associate you with electronics, not cars, my mistake :-)

@ThePostApocalypticInventor

8 жыл бұрын

+zx8401ztv I'm interested in many things, just like you :)

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+zx8401ztv I chuckle at this one. A lot. Yes, I do talk to myself quite often. There's always an internal dialog, but sometimes it spills out if you get my meaning. Mostly as incoherent mumbling. I guess I'm getting old. Or I'm off MY meds. Hard to say if I'm honest.

Haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one that has those days... "Oh! That'll be a quick 10-minute job!" (6 hours later...)

I think I speak for more than myself when I say we are digging these "storytime" style vids bro. I just finished replacing a power steering rack in a 93' Lexus ES300. I was sent the wrong part twice and then finally got sick of it and went through another merchant. Once I finally got down to doing the repair I must admit there were some explicit words flying around as I was trying to wiggle that thing in and out of there. Also, the Willy Wonka reference was gold lol.

I love your videos, and I love "hanging out" with you! Keep up the good work!

Ahhhh! Cincy to Indy - THAT's a very cool drive, Eric! My late mother lived in Indianapolis, and my stepson was living with his father in Cincinnati. He decided that he wanted to move back home with his mom & me, so we drove down to get him and bring him back to Indy. Oh! Those rolling green hills and large rivers were So scenic - and relaxing. By the time we got back to Indy, I felt "decompressed". Of course, the four-star dinner we had hadn't hurt, either.

I really admire your whole hearted honesty thanks you for posting videos Eric

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+danny le Thank you!

Love the honesty and now that I know I'm not the only one who likes hanging out in the shop i don't need to go to a shrink. Thanks, you saved me lots of money.

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+wyattoneable Except when you add up all the tools....

Hey Eric, I really enjoy watching your videos, perfect balance of humor while being very informative. I myself pride myself in being a backyard tinkerer using basic tools and knowledge I have learnt by getting my hands dirty under a bonnet over the years and very rarely does any of my cars see a professional garage, pretty much all the work done to my cars is carried out by myself. It is because of knowledgeable car people like you and many others sharing excellent maintenance and repair information that give confidence to others to work on their cars and learn to get better as they go along. P.S: how you describe your relationship with your Acura Vigor isnt too far from how I feel with my own '96 Nissan Almera 1.4 daily driver, it is a bit rough on the outside, but mechanically it is a very reliable and solid car and I like it that way ;) yeah sure it gets a little hate from my fellow car friends due to peoples different tastes in mods and the fact its a lowly old 1.4 but fudge 'em! XD Its practical, its dependable and it has after clocking over 202,000 miles this year, and yet it still motors on! Well that's an end to my cool story bro! and I keep stayin' dirty as long as you keep making great videos! slán!

Video popped up on my recommended KZread section and I clicked it. Your video reminded me that I really miss my Vigor... the problems, the tinkering, and that outstanding I-5. That is all.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+silversx80 It is a quirky, temperamental love affair for sure.

I just love that you have TWO Vigors. That's so neat.

Your garage is pretty much a dream garage for many mechanics I believe, wide, white and almost all possible tools in it.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Emils Kurpnieks Indeed it is. I'm very fortunate.

Eric is a nice fellow. Always has a nice way about him.

Great video. And we all know how you feel :)

Cool story Eric, thanks for sharing.

"This is going to be an easy fix" -Famous last words of every mechanic.

Had a Vigor back in the day. A GS, to be exact. Best car I ever owned. I loved it.

good video, enjoy the stories sometimes as much as the repairs.

Great video Eric!

I completely understand the love of the vigor, I used to work parts at an Acura dealership at a time. Had a goofy older gentleman who loved that car, and would frequent us in his Vigor for oil changes and service. That was always a real fun time digging through parts diagrams for that car, but would hopefully find what he needed and not discontinued. Now a'days I get excited when I see Vigors on the road, that and the Acura (Isuzu) SLX both are a rare find.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Josh Jensen I hated the Isuzu's but I love my Vigor.

I know how that feels Eric. Repairs without a copious amount of expletives are a rare occurrence in my garage.

Awesome Eric, enjoyed the story

Happy birthday to all! Keep it real Eric!

speaking as someone who has over 35 years experience as a master tech at dealers,independent shops,and my own shop,i feel your pain. i have been using dye to check for leaks probably 10 years,and it does a great job in helping diagnosing leaks . i have worked on the vigors before when i worked for acura,if you enjoy it that is all that matters

thanks Eric for your videos man.

I totally understand what you are talking about. Ever since I started to be somewhat successful on YT, I can never go into my workshop without thinking about the "video opportunities" you were talking about. It's great to never feel really "alone" when working in your shop all by yourself, but sometimes you just want to work on something without filming. I have that "inner struggle" all the time.

@carbonatom6838

8 жыл бұрын

TPAI, it's cool to see you here as well since I'm a big fan of your channel also.

@ThePostApocalypticInventor

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Genter Since I'm occupied with making videos myself all of the time, I don't really get around watching a lot of KZread videos myself anymore. But I enjoy Eric's channels very much: He's such a competent and likable guy. I hope that I will be able to move to a much larger workshop in the near future, because I would like to become more of a "carguy" myself :D

@carbonatom6838

8 жыл бұрын

+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor I for one would be happy to see you do that! I'm also happy to see good people like you and Eric do well on KZread for all the right reasons. I admit, I watch your videos and you loose me with some of it, but I don't have the education you have. I have been putting your advice to good use though. Do you have an engineering degree or something similar? I know some very dedicated hobbyist can gain great knowledge levels as well.

@aserta

8 жыл бұрын

+The Post Apocalyptic Inventor Hello good sir. :)

@ThePostApocalypticInventor

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Genter I have a university degree and I have spent my fair share of time on German universities. However: It only gave me theoretical insight. Most of my practical knoweldge is self taught and many people underestimate how far you can go with that. I enjoy both science and the crafts and I like to be somewhere in between :)

I'm stoked that you love your Vigor, I feel the same about mine. Thank you for reminding me to order an oil cooler gasket by the way. Keep up the good work.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Peabody You're welcome. Someday I'll get to that video of it's replacement.

@tomswraith

8 жыл бұрын

I've replaced one on a 1991 Accord wagon years ago, so I know what's involved but I'd still be excited to see you make a video on it. I'm happy to see any Vigor videos that you post!

Good video Eric!

stay lifted n gifted

What a cool video! Been there as well.

another great video! thank you.

i love the rant and feel your pain. I did struts in a Pontiac Montana and had to take the whole wiper assembly out. Rusted spark plugs in that van was fun as well. Now i have to do head gaskets..... I am not looking forward to an exhaust manifold crammed in the engine bay of a mini van with 240k..... Also got to love hr long battles with a single bolt.

Putz'n around the car in a shop to die for. Life is good for Eric! Must be great to kick back in the shop with a cold one and play with the cars.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+John Reid I do love putz'n around in the shop, but I never drink when working, even if it's just me. After work is done though....

that funny that you talk about the drive between Indy and Cinci. I live half way between the 2 off I 74. I love that road. it's been my stomping ground since I was 16.

Hey Eric, while we'd all love to see more video, because you do so many great videos, don't feel bad about putting out all those extra videos you don't always get to make. I think most of us understand that you can't or don't always want to.

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+katie_incredible The real issue is editing. I have videos from 4 years ago that I haven't had time to edit just because I'm trying to keep up with what I'm doing now. I'm seriously considering hiring an editor to help deal with that issue.

Cool story bro! Happens to me all the time when working on vehicles.

Your such a cool dude Eric.

it was kinda cool to see eric instead of the some what edited eric the car guy . keep up the shinangins good work man

this was uploaded on my moms birthday Eric!

@0:07 Eric, if it's YOUR birthday, Happy Birthday! As we get older, someone being a little extra nice for a few seconds is only good thing about birthdays. Some of these guys will understand when they get closer to the age of meeting Dr. Jellyfinger than they are to 21. haha

it is a cool story, bro. thank you for sharing.

I completely understand, Bro. Sometimes you just have to be yourself. No pressure.

You know Eric I watch all your repair video's and have always wondered if you ever had a really hard time with a repair and ever lost your temper and swore or threw tools across the shop. I know I have. Your repairs always seem to work so nicely! But now I know.......You are human too! LOL anyway I enjoy your videos so keep em coming!

Great video - have been there many times as my wife can attest. If she hears a certain set of words from the garage, she know something is not going well. She will also remark that a particular job went well by the low number of choice words. The video also touch on a subject that I often wondered about. How does one juggle so many tasks like taking video, editing video, uploading that video in addition to staying focused on the task at hand which the repair of the car. You have set the bar high on this one. You need not feel bad in that you sought to "just have fun in your garage" and not take video. This is okay. You started the channels to teach and share car repair and if you were to begin worrying more about taking the video than car repair that could be bad. We all need to charge our batteries from time to time and this leads to better quality videos and a better Eric in the end.

Eric is a solid guy.

I have the same feeling when I walk in to my shop. It's "my" happy place I guess you might say. Thanks Eric I'm oh, and I usually use grease for a job like that. Axle grease makes for nice glue to keep the o-ring in place during an awkward install.

"I don't think he cares." "...And I don't." I laughed out loud at that one!

Great video Eric, thank you ! Been there, done that the job is complete after successfully test drive the vehicle until then u might have only one screw which could screw you over really well

awesome vid ... post more of this shop talk! :)

I really feel for you! I set to replace a whistling PCV valve on my 90 integra, and it was so crusty it came out in plastic crumbs, and it was a whole ordeal that I set 30 minutes for, I still need to put a new gromet and install an oil catch can. Thanks for sharing your stories, I'm sure we all appreciate it.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Yo Fizzle In the future, never replace Honda PCV valves, especially with aftermarket units. It can effect the idle.

@roadworthy6901

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up Eric, I went straight for the Oil Catch can.

It’s probably good you replaced the oil filter housing seal before the replacement hardened up in your parts bin :) You’re a great storyteller. I think anyone who has done repairs for a while can totally relate to the Cascading Roster of Alternate Problems (or CRAP) theory of mechanical repairs!

Thanks man i have a acura vigor 92 and you help me with your video thanks man good job

I put a new bigger aftermarket intercooler on my Fiesta 1.0 EcoB, the instructions said 2-3 hours for a skilled person, it took me 6-7 hours. I have before repaired and swapped out engines/clutches, doing timing belts 8V and 16V, done suspension work among other things too... But lack of the right tools, lighting and space makes it a lot harder somtimes, and when you don't fix cars all the time you fail even more then Eric..

I feel your pain. Sometimes the simplest jobs can be your worst nightmare.

Massive oil gusher you didn't expect? TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE! :)

Cool story bro!

If I may say, I think this is actually the very first time an ETCG1 episode was actually uploaded on my birthday. :) 28 today! :D

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Sharkie626 Happy birthday!

@Sharkie626

8 жыл бұрын

+EricTheCarGuy Thanks a lot, Eric!

Oh man. Around here we would say that " the vigor was kicking my butt but I got it" and everyone would know what you would mean. And might offer refreshment.

Enjoyed this video a lot, I hear what your saying about your little fix with the rubber hose, being a mechanic myself I always have "none mechanic" friends pointing out stuff I "shouldn't do" all the time and it's got to the point when I'm working on my own car I now shut myself away and if someone turns up I stop.

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+gcfcos Yea, the keyboard mechanics of the world are the bane of my existence.

@gcfcos

8 жыл бұрын

+EricTheCarGuy yes there probably the worst, I did join a car forum for the fords I like (here in the uk) but everytime I tried to help people or give advice they asked I was shot down in flames by the "forum mechanics" so I gave the forum a miss. The worst thing we're experiencing at work at the moment (u may like this for your channel) is the amount of people coming into the garage when your working on there vehicle trying to tell you that they've been on these forums and people say we should be doing this, that and the other differently, they even come in with printed bits of paper off the forum!! I know there's some good knowledgeable guys out there on forums but to go into a garage and start telling the mechanics the people on the forums say you should do it like this is insane. I've noticed it escalating in the past year or two and now there even turning up with the car to book it in Having already been on loads of forums and telling us what parts to fit!

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+gcfcos That is a good topic. Thanks.

Very cool story bro lol.. I thought you looked familiar. I'm in Cincy too. Prob seen you at a parts store when I was buying rubber hose for lines ;)

Too bad there were no cameras for that car repair drama but you did a good job of painting the oily picture here which shows that even experience doesn't make you immune to humbled failure.

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+SayWhat? I'm humbled quite often if I'm honest.

Its cool to know that those things don't only happen to non mechanics like me ... nice to know they also happen to real mechanics!

never would have thought your in ohio! great to know. would be alright with having you work on my vehicles anyday. Also your videos are great. I love watchimg them, their interesting and your also very easy to listen too. I think your videos are great, not to forget entertaining. i live in northern ky and work in the tristate. I build metal buildings and work on everything myself.

I feel you Eric, I have a 00 4Runner that i tried to change simple sway bar bushing and having nuts and bolts break and trying to remove them. Thats the worst. When you're working on your car and it bites you in your ass. you feel so defeated but at the same time at the end, when everything is running. It kind of makes it worth the trouble. :D Take it easy, awesome video. Wish you the best. From Vancouver!

i think we've got a new series at hand, Eric. 👍

It's not easy finding happiness in life. You are a lucky man!

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+David Keleshian Indeed I am. Thanks.

yeah that Cincinnati to Indianapolis drive is fun. my dad is from Dayton. if you get a chance, check out the microbrewery in downtown nap. that's some of the best beer I've ever had. and that's coming from a guy from Milwaukee

awesome video

Replaced that gasket few months back when it became a steady flow... then decided it might be time to replace all those vacuum & water hoses while I was there, so removed the manifold. You know, one of those jobs you think why did I have this idea. Anyway, all back together and another Vigor with no oil leaks out here in New Zealand. The injuries have healed.

eric I share the same love for my 1990 Acura legend coupe ,, even if it does give me some issues ,,, I love it

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+909problemchild First generation Legend's were awesome cars.

COOL STORY BRO!

It's actually my birthday this time! Thanks!!

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+Ian Evans Happy birthday!

I do just want to say, I appreciate that you don't include profanity in your videos. I don't mind it if you want to talk like that yourself, but I don't want to hear it. Aside from the fact that it doesn't seem very professional to me. I digress. I enjoy your videos, helps me to understand more about cars, so when my car has problems I can understand more about what it is. I don't do the work, but my dad was a shop mechanic for years, so to understand what he is talking about on some things is nice. Thanks Eric

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Lynn I'm happy to oblige. Thanks for the comment.

*ETCG runnin' whiskey, speedn' and swearin'?* Whoda thunkit?

Liquor runs in a car one loves on a beautiful day while scaring the crap out of Lexus drivers...does life get any better?

@carbonatom6838

8 жыл бұрын

I'd love to get an old looking Lexus and scare the crap out of those in new ones!

I can relate. '99 Suburban, '06 HHR, and '97 Camaro. All low profile and not key magnets.

we all have those days Eric,just like the other day I went to reinstall my engine cradle to find out it doesn't line up at all,and btw I live halfway between Cincinnati and Indianapolis haha

Yay for oil filter leaks I had one on my EJ20 engine, some smoke whilst driving and an oil soaked engine bay. Took a while to clean the engine bay. Then had to degrease the garage as there was more puddles of oil.

soon as I heard "random Tuesday" I said, hell yea!

Eric, on some days you should just set a GoPro in the corner and just do whatever and just quickly edit it just to add bleeps and speed up boring parts. I think it would quickly become a popular and easy mini-series for ETCG1. It could be called *"ETCG VS."* I'm usually a VERY calm person, but one of the few things that sometimes makes me really angry is working on uncooperative stuff. XD

i wish i could see eric fighting repair. hahaha. enjoyed the story.

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+Tureno Levin kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6qNqZRsc5uWe5M.html

I always get a nice bottle of single malt Scotch for my mechanic after big repairs. We just finish putting a new AC compressor and a new radiator on my 2005 Volvo XC 70. After a test drive to check that everything was working, I made a trip to Costco to get a bottle of Glenfiddich.

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+John Ferguson Hey, if you ever need work....

I've changed that exact oil filter housing o-ring on my Nissan Frontier and it turned out to be more of a PITA than expected as well.

@DENicholsAutoBravado

8 жыл бұрын

+beactivelife Oh my. On a 90ish Lincoln Town Car? Oof. Pays 1/3 of the juggling it takes to get it in. Oh my no, not on my Nissan! I have a 2004.

@beactivelife

8 жыл бұрын

+DE “AutoBravado” Nichols Mine was on my 06 Frontier. Hopefully yours isn't too difficult to change out

@DENicholsAutoBravado

8 жыл бұрын

***** I've got an 04 Frontier with no leaks yet. Here's hoping being lucky. Been a good truck. :) Just don't let them sit. It was rough cleaning out the gas tank from rust.

"Some of you said it was going to explode... come on people!" LOL

1 day after my birthday, i'll take it anyway Eric, i know you meant to upload this yesterday.. lol

6:42 made me really laugh. Cool story bro. We ALL have a story like this. I wonder if other industries where they fix things have this happen so much!

Don't feel so bad, yesterday I figured I'd crank out a quick door hinge replacement on a customer truck. Done lots of them. Have tricks to make them quick. Told the customer to be back in two hours to pick it up. Hinges took me 7 freakin hours.

the day Eric almost lost his shit

@andregross7420

8 жыл бұрын

+trigga ville Cleveland!

@xmg5688

6 жыл бұрын

trigga ville lol 😂

same happened in the 91 CRX 2 weeks ago, idler seized and burned through the belt until it pinged off on the motorway :D took about 5 seconds of squealing to get through.

Nice video bro

Happy Birthday reminds me soooooo much of Frosty the Snow Man. Lol

@ETCG1

8 жыл бұрын

+101spacecase Perhaps the ETCG1 hat has magic in it.

reminds me of doing the fog lights on my 2014 CR-V. that was a royal pain in the rear!