This Honda van under Eric's warranty is way better than Honda dealership!

@sarahendrix3132

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@hasanjamshaid899

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahendrix3132 ily

You are a good and kind man. Not many people are these days

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@silasmarner7586

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericthecarguy That was a lot of work, Eric. God Bless you.

@47ALTAIR47

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericthecarguy What's stopping you from putting $ 650 window air conditioner (LG LW2516ER) and forgetting about the high temperature at garage?

@tonyarc9455

3 жыл бұрын

@@silasmarner7586 Would love to help you on the install!

Your a good person Eric. I don't know many mechanics that would do what you did.

@AntonioClaudioMichael

3 жыл бұрын

I Agree Jim @JimTheCarGuy

@ReclusiveMountainMan

2 жыл бұрын

Jim, you help many people out, too. On BOTH your channels. Stay safe brother.

@NoStress90s

2 жыл бұрын

thats probly because other mechanics arent getting plenty of money from views on youtube

@makemoneyonline8793

Жыл бұрын

@@NoStress90s Exactly!

I've been watching ETCG for years, and I'll say that he's part of a rare breed: a mechanic with a conscience and a heart.

Eric It's nice to see they're still people with integrity and pride like you . I didn't know there was a drain hole for the valley in the J series engine , thanks for the info . I have a 2000 Accord with 333340 miles on it and 160K on a rebuilt engine . I do all repairs and maintenance watching your videos . Thanks for all you do

@bhaebe6671

3 жыл бұрын

An idea, maybe the guy that was with Jennifer (BF?) could assist ERIC with the engine removal, any parts cleaning, gofering etc. This would be a great way for the donor recipient to give back..

@hithere7382

3 жыл бұрын

@@bhaebe6671 I get the feeling that Eric prefers to work by himself.

You’re a good man, Eric. Taking care is Jennifer by replacing the engine your dime. She’s lucky, and you’re a hero.

If Eric can’t fix a Honda nobody can, I’m convinced.

Great job, Eric. You're a stand up guy. Hope Jennifer appreciates all that you've done. VCMTuner is the way to go. Installed one in my Ridgeline and never looked back. Works like a charm. Yeah, lost a little bit in the mpg but the improved responsiveness and elimination of concern over engine damage from vcm makes it all worth it.

@Scoot7827

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed Frank! We have one on our 3.5 Accord.

I'm sorry brother, no good deed goes unpunished!

@NoWr2Run

3 жыл бұрын

NO SHIT, IF THAT IS'NT THE STRAIGHT ON TRUTH.

4:13 Seeing a car lifted away from the engine and transmission then lowered back down 27:49 never gets old! Nice!

Eric The Angel Guy. Heart of gold.

That vehicle just does not want to leave you, Eric.

I can't wait for the tear down. I really want to see if the VCM really did the damage. I hear that it is nothing but trouble and yet I drive a 2007 pilot with VCM. So far no problems with 145k miles.

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I hope to post that next week. BTW, it wasn't the VCM. Thanks for the comment.

@wiimaster2847

3 жыл бұрын

Different Hondas have different versions of VCM, some more problematic than others. The concept itself is still fundamentally flawed. Problems you see can also depend on how you drive, as some people rarely see VCM kick on.

@Tommyinoz1971

3 жыл бұрын

The engine got Jennifered.

@MoparMadness93

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tommyinoz1971 gotta admit I thought your comment was way too funny

@bencpt2000

3 жыл бұрын

2011 Honda Accord V6 with 134k. Do I kill the vcm or not?

Eric-thanks for taking us along. You are a good man!

I love how my Honda Odyssey drives now with the VCM TUNER 2 installed. Better power when merging and it drives smooth. Before we had it on the van the eco light would come on and the car would 💩 the bed.

You rock man. Watched the entire video as I love working on my own cars too whenever I can. Thanks for putting all the effort in to get Jennifer back on the road. You make it look easy, but i know how frustrating it can’t get so again, thanks for your effort!

Great to see the repairs being done and hopefully the replacement holds up for many years to come.

If only more people were like you. If I lived near you and had something I couldn't fix myself, I would bring my vehicle to you and tip the hell out of the work you would have done.

I come back for the content, I stay for the honesty and pride of work. Been watching your channel for a long, long time. Right before you got your "new" shop. I've always enjoyed seeing you take pride in your work.

At this point, is it really even the same Odyssey? It's like a modern day Minivan of Theseus. Good on you, Eric. This series has been incredibly helpful in restoring my own 2005 Odyssey.

@ratdude747

3 жыл бұрын

Legally, yes, thanks to the VIN tag. *joke ruined*

@David_S1985

3 жыл бұрын

Trigger's broom . . . . .

You're a good guy, Eric. I love that this van which is hopefully fully sorted now got to go to someone who truly needed it. Keep up the great work!

Eric you are a good human being, thanks for a great video, this planet we live on needs more dudes like you. I hope your business is blessed due to your generosity and kudos to those who donated also.

Wow, I’m impressed with the bossa nova tune you played during the engine’s removal.

No good deed goes unpunished. You're a great person Eric, really inspiring to see your commitment

Good job. You are a credit to humanity. And we need that so much in these trying times.

Adding my note of appreciation for your kindness in Fixing it Forward, and for making it right when all did not go well. THANK YOU, from one human to another!

I love it when he help expose the CONS of maintenance for this van ..... Thankx Eric!!

Amazing work Eric! You have the best video series on KZread in my opinion. Stayed up late just to watch this one when I saw the notification, I like you couldn't sleep without making sure Jennifer got the van back 😅. Please keep fixing it forward going!

Well done, thanks for sharing what happens in the real world 👍🏽

Hang in there Erick. I know you sometimes find it stressfull that FIF cars may come back but we love the content. Keep it up!

You are a class act, Eric. Not only are you providing a great service to we backyard mechanics, but you are improving the lives of those in need. God bless, brother, and keep up the good work!

Great video Eric, happy to see that you got her on her way with a different engine. You'll be blessed for your good deeds.

Great video, Eric. You're a good guy and a highly competent, mechanically sympathetic technician.

Great Job Eric 👍 You are a saint! Your Honda experience really pays off. Lucky thing the power steering hose issue showed up before you gave back the van! I laughed when you took off the gloves! I experienced that FIRST HAND! 😆

The world would be such a better place with more people like you Eric, props to you! Greetings from the Netherlands.

Eric has consistently answered my questions, going back many years ago, and still does even with a huge KZread following. Amazing! It doesn't completely surprise me he did this for Jennifer, but continues to show his good character.

I am always amazed at the way the universe can give you a beat down. It takes a strong man or woman to get back up and try again. That is what ETCG is all about in my opinion. Keep up the good work, I have been a fan of the channel since way back.

Great job and you stand behind your work, getting harder to find people who will. I am impressed with your knowledge and abilities.

You have always come across as a nice guy Eric, true to form you have come up trumps again. Super impressed with your attitude and kindness (despite the personal cost) you are a true gentleman. Well done and very best wishes. Kind regards from Galway, Ireland. 😉👍

I'm in awe of your skill. Both mechanical and how you edit videos and make them educational and entertaining. Good work!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! That means a lot.

You're a rare breed Eric. Thank you for all you do!

Yes nice job Eric. Enjoyed every minute. Thanks for the tip using the air hammer on the power steering screw nut . Total satisfaction for you .👍🇺🇸

That is very awesome of you Eric, you are way too nice bro, and Jennifer is lucky to have a person like you who gave her the van or they would've been going through dealer V2 lol. This is exactly why I started watching you way back in your old little shop, and you had your long flowing hair 🤙😄

Been a subscriber since you were about bankrupt, Eric. I love that you remember that time and fix it forward. You are a real man and whatever God you believe in definitely smiles down on you. Oh btw, you can buy glove liners to help with the glove-changing issue.

Eric you're a stand up guy glad you stood behind the work not many would have.

Several thoughts: 1) Apparently the old saying "no good deed goes unpunished" has some truth to it. Which really sucks. 2) Given all the time-lapse sections, it looks like that royalty-free music investment turned out to be a good idea. 3) I can't imagine how anyone could do this work without a lift. We floorcrawlers could never manage it. 4) I hope everyone realizes how much longer it must have taken you to video this whole process as opposed to just diving in and "doing it". IMO, that makes your effort even more remarkable.

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I actually got the music from KZread. Thanks for the comment.

Kuddos Eric. You’re an honest guy. I know you just gave that away for freebee but you just took care of that family by not abandoning Jennifer.

I'm a VCM believer. The extra fuel consumption is minimal, glad u are using the best one out there. I have been using the VCMUZZLER II for about 4 years on my 08 EX-L....love it...great video as always brother, looking forward to dissecting the engine.

"Yeah, it'd make some good content and would be fun to watch but I don't think we'd learn anything from it." But it's fun to watch... (I jest, it's always good to do a proper necropsy)

@stringbeanrg

3 жыл бұрын

Learn. Of to burn better than replace after burn

@spursmaniac5060

3 жыл бұрын

Neutral drop has that covered!

Man Eric you always have comebacks on these Fixing it forward vehicles. I tend to think its because these are unloved cars to start with and because of that they always have a litany of problems. As always, great work, brother. Hope to see you again soon.

There are not too many channels that captivate me the complete 45 minute video. This channel does. Furthermore awesome work Mr. Car Guy. Appreciation from The Salvation Army 👍🏾👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Eric, I might be the only viewer you have with BOTH an 05 Odyssey Touring and and 04 Element, just like you! I first found you a few years back when I got the Ody as a $4K project van. I've done a ton of work on that car successfully because of your videos! I actually muzzled and swapped to LX passive mounts when I first got it. I love that van and the Element. Anyway, I had to comment here for the first time. THANKS SO MUCH for all your work to help the community. Also, good on you for what you did for Jennifer. It made my day to see this. Peace.

Whats the old cliche ,,,,,No good deed goes unpunished . Your awesome , you did a good thing and helped a needy family out. God bless you.

Just subscribed to both of your channels. As fate would have it, I ordered a VCM Tuner II for my odyssey last week because I don’t want “this” to happen. I have 31,000 miles less on my van than this one. Then I stumbled upon this video and I know I made the right decision. Also - you are an amazing mechanic for doing all of this. Your care comes through, you mention it all throughout the video and I sincerely respect that.

I know when she called you, your heart sank. I just hope Jennifer realizes that you are an upstanding guy and wouldn't have given her a knowingly bad motor. Let's keep our fingers crossed for many years of trouble free driving. Now, lets see what happened to the other motor.

@Lesrevesdhiver

2 жыл бұрын

He disabled whatever system caused the first incident so it will probably be fine. I imagine Jennifer does realize that Eric would not give her a van knowing it had a bad engine. Car salesmen do that sort of thing but not so much People trying to help.

Sweet, I didn't know you brought back fixing it forward. I got to go back and watch all the videos on this one. Thanks!

You are a MECHANICS mechanic !! Someone that actually fixes cars. I know nothing of what you are doing but Im able to learn sooo much, so very interesting. Wish I had chosen automotive instead of nursing !

Eric, just for this episode, deserves 500K new subscribers. Thank you Eric for being so kind and spending the extra hours away from your busy work.

I replaced my atf warmer filter few months ago good to know Eric knows about it. Its often over looked.

I found a garden tool for picking weeds that has the ideal shape for removing seals without damaging them. It pulls the seal out from behind. You can also remove the spring from the new seal. It has a split in it you unwind. Cut a little off to shorten the spring if you see any wear on the shaft.

Love these videos. V6 hondas. I learn something new every time.

I wish I could help people out like you do Eric. This was very cool of you to do! Hopefully no episode 9, haha!

Boy, can I relate to this vid. We bought an '06 Odyssey new, and drove it 201K miles over 13 1/2 years. We were very disciplined about oil changes, and never had engine problems. The VCM system never stopped functioning, but the active motor mounts became INACTIVE with age and the NVH got pretty bad. I installed a VCM defeat device with rheostat. and it worked as advertised. My last long trip with the car was nearly 2000 miles at nearly 190K on the clock. Got 24 mpg with the cruise set at 75 mph, and even at 200K, oil consumption was less than 1/2 a quart between changes. One thing I would have done differently on Jennifer's car... replace those shot active motor mounts with a pair of standard mounts. We currently have three newer Honda vehicles with J35 V6 engines and the 3rd gen VCM. All use 0W-20 full synthetic and run perfectly including an Accord with 114K miles. I think Honda finally got VCM right.

@phamanh30926

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 16 odyssey with 48000 miles, I followed the engine computer recommended oil change once at almost 10000 miles, the oil came out was like diesel engine, scared me so I decided to change at 6000 intervals, what is your oil change intervals and what kind of oil? Thanks

@billyjoejimbob56

2 жыл бұрын

@@phamanh30926 All three run on Pennzoil full synthetic 0W-20. I change oil and filter when the onboard reminder drops below 20% life remaining and trips the signal. I never wait til it gets to zero. For the Pilot, that's usually about 6000 miles. Longest interval I ever saw was the Accord when I did several long trips between changes and it went nearly 8000 miles.Your decision to change at 6000 regardless makes sense. Agree that 10000 is too long

OUTSTANDING! I greatly enjoyed watching you work and explained what you were doing. Also, I admire your dedication to fixing the up right. I’ve got a 2001 Odyssey.

@teamdrivealot8441

3 жыл бұрын

A space odyssey

Way to go Eric. Very nice you spent your own time on the car and helped Jennifer out. Cudos!!!

Your video once again shows me why my projects take forever. I would have changed out the VTEC, motor mounts, control arms and on and on just cuz. I could never make in the car service industry. Great video.

My fingers and toes are crossed :-D You are an amazing man, determined not to give up. Jennifer does appreciate your effort. We all appreciate your effort :-D

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your viewership and your comments. Always appreciated. I hope you have a great weekend.

Kudos, Eric. Very honorable deeds! (the original "restore" and this replacement)

Nice to see the inner workings most take for granted. Thanks Eric!

That's a nice impact. Gets the job done quick. I have an 05 odyssey and quickly installed the vcm kit after joining a fb ody group. Great video under a bad circumstances.

@mugensohc2.271

3 жыл бұрын

Does it kill the battery at all ? I leave mys park 3days a week without starting since iam out of town for work ..

@robomania6164

3 жыл бұрын

@@mugensohc2.271 i don't have this vcm kit. Mine has a dial that you manually adjust according to the season of weather. I've worked on my ody for a week straight without starting it and it started back up just fine. Hopefully my answer helps you

@anon58973

3 жыл бұрын

@@mugensohc2.271 no issues in my experience

Wow, what a stand up guy! That was very cool of you Eric. Good on you.

Great Job!!!! Eric... You are the man!!!

The luck you've had with this vehicle brought to mind a song that was heard frequently on an old TV show, Hee Haw, possibly before your time. The song was called "Gloom, Despair and Agony On Me." You're a good man, Eric. I really hope that Jennifer truly appreciates your efforts.

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I know it well. It is fitting. Thanks for the comment.

You have a kind heart, way to go! (I guess the saying goes, "we fix it right because we fix it twice!)

Sorry to hear she had another break down this time with the fixing it forward oddessey but awesome work getting a new engine for it and getting her taken care of @EricTheCarGuy

I am so thankful for this video. It helped me decide to walk away from my blown engine odyssey and go by a newer one. This was very helpful !!!

I legitimately feel really bad for both you and Jennifer, Eric, as you tried your very best to make sure it was a solid vehicle for her and even put some seat time in it before handing it off. What a shame! You’re a great guy to buy the replacement engine and put it in for her. Though it was absolutely no fault of yours, it was a noble thing to do. Thanks for being an awesome human being, as always!

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it was't the fault of the FiF donors either. I didn't feel right about them paying for it. Thanks for the comment.

The Best in Depth Tutorials on You Tube 🙌🏼🙌🏼

You're the kind of mechanic i'd love to have working on my cars... NICE JOB!!

I'm happy for two reasons. 1) Jennifer got her car. And 2) During the time lapse, Rufus didn't show up with a funnel, a trash can lid, and a broom handle and said, "I can fix that, no sweat! I'm an expert, ya know!"

You can feel the tension, and frustration.

@JohnS-il1dr

3 жыл бұрын

Right! He's thinking to himself that this lady is a lifetime car Karen that will keep coming back until he retires

Eric, I appreciate your transparency in all this. As well as you admitted ALL the issues you had with this vehicle! But, persistence prevailed! Much respect! ✊ ...btw, IF you can make the time, I would LOVE to see you take Oliver to the drag strip to open it up before racing season is over. You deserve to treat yourself 😇

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I had plans to do that in 2020, but it never materialized. I'm working on getting a set of drag radials on the back to improve my ET's. Hopefully before the season is over. Thanks for the comment.

the sign of a mechanic that loves its job...its how it rolls and lay on the floor while its working ... good job!!!

Eric you have a great heart no other Mechanic would do this .

If your definitely do this to help this person. We honestly need more mechanics and people like you out in the world. I don’t know you our this Jennifer but I would still like to say thank you.

Kudos to you, Eric!

Came for the blown engine, stayed for the time lapse music👍🏽🔥

A true stand up guy. Great job!

Bummer about that engine. It's like they say. No good deed goes unpunished. I like that technique for squaring up the subframe. Pretty slick.

That engine sound would make a great ringtone.

Great job with integrity, a good man doing the right thing. Frustrating as it must have been though to have to switch the engine.

My heart dropped when you took off the valve covers man…I know you’re a good guy Eric

I wish I could work on an engine like this when it's out at least once in my lifetime - what a treat it must be!

@justbe4481

3 жыл бұрын

Go to a salvage yard and pull one out ..the best ones are you pull a part ..salvage.

@ericthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do it this way from now on I think.

SORRY that your replacement engine betrayed you! You did a manly job on re-re-installing the next engine, though. LOVE the choice of music for the time lapse!

Another car that you can't own without a lift.You are a good man Eric.

Man that van reminds me so much of my first car, that thing was nightmarish. Nice fix!

I used to drop engines the same way, seems practical on the safety stands. Since we lack a good engine jack, the professional type at least, I started using a heavy duty rolling cart, with strong casters, makes a world of a difference from the jack stands.

A class act 👏. Never expected less from you.

Great job and great video Eric, you're awesome!

Great video Eric,thanks for sharing