Honda Element Engine Replacement and Restoration (Part 1)

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  • 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 to a manual transmission, I also recondition the lower control arms and the valve cover. If you want to learn all about Elements and what they’re like on the inside, watch this video.
    This information also applies to CRV’s of the same vintage.
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    Music
    Esther’s Waltz by Ester Abrami (TH-cam music)
    Parts
    Stabilizer Links: 51320-S5A-003
    Front Control Arm Bushing: 51391-SCV-A03
    Rear Control Arm Bushing: 51392-S5A-701
    TRW Ball Joints: JBJ921
    Exedy Clutch: HCK1004
    Exhaust System: www.upsw.com/2005-honda-eleme...
    Front Engine Mount: Anchor Industries 9424
    Tools
    Bolt Biter Sockets: www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench...
    Matco Ball Joint Press BJPXR9: www.matcotools.com/catalog/pr...
    Brake Cleaner Sprayer: www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-too...
    CRC Brake Cleaner: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    Krown Rust Protectant: www.amazon.com/Krown-Rust-Con...
    Eastwood Aluma Blast Paint: www.eastwood.com/ew-aluma-bla...
    Duplicolor Prep Spray: www.duplicolor.com/product/pr...
    TTP Hard Drill Bits: www.ttp-hard-drills.net
    My Pressure Washer: simpsoncleaning.com/products/...
    Lang Rethread Kit: www.amazon.com/Lang-972-Fract...
    Flywheel Holder: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    12x1.25 Tap and Die kit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
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  • @thatbaldnurse
    @thatbaldnurse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "Stop thinking about the money you're not making and start thinking about the job you're doing." Yes!!!

    • @useless3596
      @useless3596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's only if you make decent money to begin with

    • @garycasper2929
      @garycasper2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@useless3596 something tells me that if people stopped halfAssN’ it all the time ….. they would have some decent money.

  • @mailmanjoe
    @mailmanjoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I lost it when you said "Hey look! I'm a quick lube oil place!". Then proceeds to run the fastener down with your impact driver. Great comedy!

    • @budthestud9400
      @budthestud9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As someone who works at a quick lube oil shop, this is accurate

    • @panzerveps
      @panzerveps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I work at a dealership, and a former colleague did that exact thing...
      Made me so effing mad.

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had a 94 Toyota 4Runner a few years ago, took it to the local lube shop to have it serviced. They had to remove the skid plate under the engine to do some of the service work, yeah kind of normal...Toyota couldn't figure out how to install an access door in the skid plate to get access to the oil drain bolt, and oil filter....Anyhow, they put the skid plate back on using one of those little Black and Decker cordless screwdrivers to install the bolts on the skid plate....I'm going down the freeway the next day and kept hearing something rattle, a few miles further and my skidplate goes flying across a few lanes of traffic....WTF. Those bolts were never tightened down after they had used that toy screwdriver to install the 3/8 bolts...needless to say they got an ear full at the lube shop, as well as had to replace my skid plate and all the bolts....took them a while to find a replacement skid plate, oh well. I've never been back there sense either. Figured if they can't install bolts in a skid plate properly I don't want them doing any other work to any of my vehicles. I'm back to doing my services myself, I don't drive much anymore so I usually do 1-2 oil changes a year. I just did the transmission fluid drain/fill and new filter on one of my vehicles a couple weeks ago. Messy job but its done for another 30,000 miles. I also replaced the transmission pan with one that has a drain plug...not sure why so many automakers don't find that to be something necessary...while you are trying to drop the pan full of transmission fluid because some idiot in the design process didn't think a 5 cent drain plug was worth it LOL.

    • @kylewitter2806
      @kylewitter2806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@panzerveps was that incident the reason for him being a “former” employee?

    • @panzerveps
      @panzerveps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kylewitter2806 I quit and got a job where they don't hire people like that.

  • @eaglesforlife9334
    @eaglesforlife9334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Thank you for showing what being a mechanic is really about. Nothing ever goes as planned ---- EVER. If it does Look out!

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know if a repair starts out easy, there's going to be a really bad problem somewhere during the process.

    • @murkinstock
      @murkinstock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm always terrified when something goes "too smoothly"

    • @GrayRaceCat
      @GrayRaceCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@murkinstock I know what you mean, waiting for the "shoe to drop"!

  • @IanRolo86
    @IanRolo86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "I'm going to kill somebody" Anyone who has ever worked on cars has been there, i feel your pain Eric.

    • @useless3596
      @useless3596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      (BANG BANG) FBI OPEN UP!

    • @tyree9055
      @tyree9055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always gotta love bad engineering, tools, and build designs; or just plain ol' stubborn parts!
      🤬👍

  • @troyfordguy1345
    @troyfordguy1345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Eric! You need 2 more Elements... so you can have... wait for it.... The Fifth Element! :D

    • @fila1445
      @fila1445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But he needs just one to become the Avatar !

    • @Rein_Ciarfella
      @Rein_Ciarfella 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I watch that at least once every couple years.

    • @CheezyDee
      @CheezyDee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      BIG bada boom.

    • @ferndog1461
      @ferndog1461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shaking my head & smiling.

  • @mikehillstrom8987
    @mikehillstrom8987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I truly appreciate you leaving the bushing fails in this video, this is what makes you a Real car show. Anyone that has wrenched knows sometimes it doesn't go as it should, and how you adapt is what can make or break you

  • @joshuaduquette466
    @joshuaduquette466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Dude, I've told you this before and I'll say it again.
    Your ability to to deal with the anger and frustration you experience when things are not going your way showcases a very good part of you.

  • @ijible
    @ijible 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Turn the old parts from your Elements into a coffee table and call it your "table of elements".

    • @bingjimenez566
      @bingjimenez566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Use it sometimes for magazines and it'll be your Periodic(al) Table of Elements

    • @MediumHalf
      @MediumHalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤦‍♂️ you guys are killing me lol

    • @PapaWheelie1
      @PapaWheelie1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was required to click like because the counter was at 68. It’s not a choice anymore lol

    • @monsterq6
      @monsterq6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a good one!

  • @juhasundholm9962
    @juhasundholm9962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    That C clamp struggle was painful and entertaining at the same time.

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A little bit of tape to hold it all together...

    • @shengruizhang6476
      @shengruizhang6476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You always need 3 hands

    • @farerse
      @farerse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I suspect some parts were edited out to make this video still family friendly

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's pretty much the story of any car repairs I do, regardless of the repair, it always ends up to be far more frustrating and involved than it really should have been, because as in the case of this Element, previous owners and repair shops tend to cut every corner they possibly can to save a minute of their time, whether it be cross threading bolts, overtightening, stripping threads, you name it they do it wrong.

  • @camf03
    @camf03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The screwdriver struggle is so relatable haha. I always slam it down on the table, "Stay!"

  • @cbrown17982010
    @cbrown17982010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The fact that out of every socket possible a 10mm drops out. . ."priceless"

    • @crosstolerance
      @crosstolerance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The most valuable socket in your toolbox! :)

    • @VortechBand
      @VortechBand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +200 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Item

    • @wendyfrederick5965
      @wendyfrederick5965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did somebody replace the PCV and just leave the deep socket on?

  • @djlatnhouse
    @djlatnhouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Eric, thank you for all your videos. Because of you I have been able to work on my own Honda Element without fear. I now change my own oil. I've changed out the transmission fluid, twice. I've changed out the coolant in my car, replaced one radiator fan and about to replace the other. I've also done many other things to it. As of today I have 265,000+ miles on my car and I credit the longevity of my car to you inspiring me to work on my own car. I thank you many times over for your videos and your hard work. Staying dirty.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is great to hear. I'm very happy to know that my videos have helped you with your Element. Thank you very much for the comment.

  • @StephenAldaco
    @StephenAldaco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Dude I live full time in my element and your videos are so helpful when things are broken! Thanks for this!

    • @notapplicable430
      @notapplicable430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      From one Element owner to another...I hope neither of us actually needs this engine exchange video.

    • @StephenAldaco
      @StephenAldaco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@notapplicable430 dude I hope not she’s running great at 225,000

    • @notapplicable430
      @notapplicable430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@StephenAldaco Mine has 254K...still running and functioning like it came from the factory.

  • @museinglis1979
    @museinglis1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Some ppl need ASMR to fall asleep...for me, Eric working on cars does the trick!
    So relaxing! 😴

    • @itseperkele181
      @itseperkele181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DRRRRRRRRR CLINK CLONK BRRRR BANG BANG hey look! I'm a quick lube place! VRRRRRRRRRRRRR DINGDONG BAMBAMBAM
      Yes, I too sleep soundly with this relaxing soundtrack

    • @Rockardo_
      @Rockardo_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah until he breaks out the impacts lmao

    • @museinglis1979
      @museinglis1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rockardo_
      What R U talking about?!
      The impact gun adds rhythm 🥁!!!
      😂

  • @miketavenermedia7853
    @miketavenermedia7853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Eric, thank you so much for leaving the frustrating part of these jobs in your videos. I struggled a couple weeks ago replacing the bearings on my Element and no video I found showed that anyone was having any problems. I was pissed off beyond measure! I was cussing and throwing things (afterwards, I had to talk with my 16 year old son that I was completely wrong in my actions). Every single video showed that they had no issues and it only seemed to take them 30 minutes after complete disassembly of everything else. Years ago, I watched your first video on replacing those bushings and realized then, that it was way easier to replace the whole control arm. That was all thanks to watching your frustrations. I am a shade tree mechanic only and that video showed me, that if a pro is struggling, then I will bypass the whole thing altogether. Thank you so much for your videos.
    *Side note* I would love to see an updated video on your thoughts (maybe an ETCG1 video) on buying aftermarket parts versus buying OEM. I like to try OEM but, Rockauto and other sites have made parts so much cheaper than OEM. I learned my lesson with MOOG ball joints, ( I will never buy another one),

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love it when this happens. Mondays ETCG1 topic covers that very thing. Thanks for the comment.

  • @sikhswim
    @sikhswim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, I can’t believe I just watched a 40 min video. You are the man Eric. Cant wait to see the new engine start up...

  • @JeffWinter1
    @JeffWinter1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In my experience it's all about having the correct tools for the job. It gets rid of the Frustration Factor. Looking forward to part 2. 👍

  • @jeffjankiewicz5100
    @jeffjankiewicz5100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, I found a socket....10mm....I FOUND GOLD!!! LOL. Also missing and cross threaded fasteners...smh how some "mechanics" have no pride in their work. Eric O. calls them Jerry`s. We follow guys like you and SMA because of the pride you guys have in your work. Much respect. Stay safe, God bless....and Stay Dirty!

  • @restlessjack0042
    @restlessjack0042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is it...this is why I love to watch these videos...ETCG is like a good wine, it only gets better over time...

  • @oldskool1979
    @oldskool1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Stop thinking about the money you're not making" Great line ! Its so true for most modern workers !

  • @climberman8
    @climberman8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how you are keeping the element alive! Just replaced the spark plugs on mine, guess replacing the engine is next!

  • @JustMe-gw4xj
    @JustMe-gw4xj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I ever heard a piano solo during a time lapse engine removal segment, very cathartic, nice touch man, I appreciate that, you've came a long way sir, bravo.

  • @monsterq6
    @monsterq6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That valve cover looks awesome!!!!!!! Great little visual plus every time you look at the engine. Great video

  • @theusedblink
    @theusedblink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro, you do such an amazing job at everything you do. You're truly an awesome mechanic. I wish I had someone like you around my area.

  • @cory8791
    @cory8791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great vid!!! I had to put my sand blaster on blocks so my back does not hurt!! Just a suggestion!!

    • @aserta
      @aserta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not sure who makes them (saw it on a video from a restorer, i think) but there's a kit you can purchase that attaches to the existing legs of most sand blasters and lifts the whole unit up. It doesn't use screws to fit to the existing legs, rather a simple clamp mechanism (IE being that as long as the legs are the common bent sheet metal type, not cast or tubular).

    • @cory8791
      @cory8791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aserta yea I look at one after the fact that I raised mine up I just had to do a big job in the cabinet to get done so I just cheeped out with the bricks for now I think I could build some leg Extenders with some scrape!

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great idea!

  • @TheBeerBox80
    @TheBeerBox80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is something super satisfying about watching the old bushings fall out. Probably because I have done them before.

    • @Oblithian
      @Oblithian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👌 _Fantastic_

  • @monkeyCmonkeyDoo
    @monkeyCmonkeyDoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff, the bushing debacle is why I have brand new compliance bushings sitting on a shelf for 2 years.

  • @MediumHalf
    @MediumHalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hahaha that cumbersome bushing press, sometimes you just have to laugh so you don't cry

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both the vice-mounted tool and the hydraulic press leave something to be desired. The hydraulic press should be less wobbledy dobbledy... Yes he found the correct adapter but still, I'm not really impressed. What else is out there? Dunno.

  • @bobm7275
    @bobm7275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    On the bright side your customers now know how hard you work.

  • @pirihern9329
    @pirihern9329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was alot of work. I applaud your patience and determination. Been a long time follower. Paz y salud

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Eric, that's exactly what I did for my 2000 Nissan Sentra GXE for the front end re build everything was all together worked great.

  • @DIAGAMEIT
    @DIAGAMEIT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cruising after work in my 93 del sol & some dude rear ended me with an F1 & ruined my trunk/bumper. Thank you Eric for posting this because a calm, great mechanic repair video is all i need to distract myself for a bit.

  • @alexanderjin201
    @alexanderjin201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love starting my Friday with my coffee and a ETCG video!

  • @SomayOklu
    @SomayOklu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the classical music time lapse

  • @16guns
    @16guns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy your videos. I will admit I appreciated your frustration with the bushings. I say that because I am not a professional mechanic and I always feel like everything happens to me. I will try to chalk up the “things happen sometimes” even to the pros.

  • @susanlloyd3515
    @susanlloyd3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not going to lie, the one segment of this video reminded me of my daughter and I working on my vehicle and hers this last week in the driveway. 🤣🤣 There were probably many moments that the neighbors were afraid to come outside lol. Oh well, we got the repairs done on both vehicles and learned some new words 😁😁

  • @OneKauz
    @OneKauz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For years you've thrown on greasy, dirty, unpainted & rusty parts. It was such a relief & very therapeutic to see you finally apply a little elbow grease with some cleaned restored parts 🙌 💪 👏

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did it for you. And also for me. Thanks for the inspiration and the comment.

    • @MediumHalf
      @MediumHalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In states like Ohio where rust is prevalent, cleaning and painting parts can feel like pissing in the wind because one bad winter can make them look like hell again, so I understand not bothering. That said, as a viewer who's not doing the prep work it is very nice to see cleaned up parts going in. 🙂

    • @OneKauz
      @OneKauz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MediumHalf yep I understand the futility of fighting the rust. Fortunately I live in Northern Nevada so I see a little snow but not to the point it makes a 3 year old car look like its 35 years old.
      My 99 accord is still rust free & all the bolts come out like they are new, sans a few exhuast bolts.

    • @MediumHalf
      @MediumHalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OneKauzI'm jealous 😛

  • @sebastianholmes5020
    @sebastianholmes5020 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like videos like this for my element. It’s a project that I will never ever do, especially by myself. But it just gives me a better idea of my car. I am someone that just replaced the whole suspension, all the fluids, and then some purely off of TH-cam videos. It’s been a long couple months but I feel as tho I’m about done with work on my element!

  • @shane6961
    @shane6961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This and ETCG1 are the only channel's where I hit the like button before the video even starts. I always know it will be a good time!

  • @1BarryMoore
    @1BarryMoore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks very much for your suggestion for me to watch this video! Again, thanks for showing the mishaps, problems, remedies, etc, and the thought process (both right, incorrect, and what you have done differently the next time, etc.).
    Please continue with this type of practical repair videos. Race cars are cool, but who can afford them as well as put the time into them.
    Thanks again.

  • @vijayantgovender2045
    @vijayantgovender2045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Eric I always love watching your videos I am from South Africa

  • @Yappyboy11
    @Yappyboy11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    when he slammed that impact driver down, I felt that

  • @cristian6766
    @cristian6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ohhh yeah! New episode Eric!!! Love it! :D

  • @Gidovon
    @Gidovon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To much enjoyable !!! 🤩 great vid !!

  • @donkaiser6704
    @donkaiser6704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Eric - thanks for showing us the good, the bad, aaaand the ugly!

  • @deeparks3112
    @deeparks3112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative Eric! Thank you.

  • @gregorysattler7021
    @gregorysattler7021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had the same exact problem with my Honda Accord. I too just bought the new lower control arm. Buying the control arm is huge time and money saver in the end.

  • @delta999999
    @delta999999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Eric! I like the soothing piano music during the frenetic time lapse, I found the juxtaposition to be delightful.

  • @georgebonney90
    @georgebonney90 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate seeing how u do this job,thank u sir👍

  • @MySkullzDented
    @MySkullzDented 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice touch with the timelapse and piano tunes😊

  • @danielbyrne5862
    @danielbyrne5862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video
    i also painted my valve cover in my 2008 honda element with eastwood aluma plast 3 years now still looks great. the vht spray paint did a nice job on my winter steel rims also .

  • @mishimposble
    @mishimposble 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work. I want a Honda Element for all it's great versatility. Wish Honda still made it

  • @GickelsGaming
    @GickelsGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also, Eric, im SURE you've heard this before, but your video's are SO.DAMN.INFORMATIVE.
    It was close to 10 years ago when your video on no crank no starts saved my first daily driver (99 EJ7 hatch , d16y7). Was on the on-ramp to the highway, hit a pothole then the entire car instantly died. took about a week to diagnose the issue, but it turns out the ignition coil under the distributor snapped IN HALF!!! never would i have thought to look there, but that little waffle shaped / heatsink thing was the culprit and it was ONLY your video that helped me get it fixed up. the entire thing just cut in half. Not only that, but theres been countless other videos you've put out that have been a gargantuan help. balljoints, suspension stuff, engine stuff, radiator stuff, diagnosing coolant issues, valve adjustments, electrical stuff, you name it, and its probably helped me in some way, shape or form. Whenever theres an issue with my honda's youre the first person i check.
    my very first civic turned into my absolute favorite platform and made me a honda guy, and I eventually worked for honda, themself. turned that singlejingle automatic into a b20vtec manual that made 216hp on 91. god, that transition phase with a st.2 clutch and never driven manual was horrendous but that was my absolute favorite car experience to date. ended up with a hole in the block later down the road, and fully rebuilt a b18c1 block to OEM spec with all new parts and regrettably traded the whole project for an element that was a lemon, was title washed 130k miles->300k hidden miles, and never drove more than a few miles. sold it, and now own an rd7 CR-V, to which more of your videos have helped more than you know =)
    you're an absolute legend, Eric. please dont stop working on hondas, and If this makes your day, throw me a heart so i know you read this which would make my day too =)

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm very happy to hear that my videos have helped you over the years. It's always been my goal to help people with these videos and I never get tired of hearing about it when they actually do. I'm honored by your comment. Thank you.

    • @GickelsGaming
      @GickelsGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericthecarguy you have turned me into a honda guy... Or honda turned you into a honda guy, who turned me int-- nevermind. Thanks for being awesome and thanks for the birthday cake. It was delicious and I ate it all.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With all the trials and tribulations great work Eric 💪👍 @EricTheCarGuy

  • @MrSamPhoenix
    @MrSamPhoenix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @3:43 LOLOLOLOL!!! A Jiffy Lube did this to my 2001 Honda V6 back in the day. When servicing the car at a Honda Dealer, they quickly pointed out how my drain plug was stripped. & that an oil pan replacement was needed ($500).
    I got a used oil pan from an Acura CL 3.2 (thank god J-Series engines have 80% interchangeable parts), bought a Haines Repair book, & replaced the oil pan myself with one of my brothers.
    I’ve been doing my own repairs since then & never looked back!

  • @spacecat7247
    @spacecat7247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Engine swaps can be very rewarding when time permits. Know you kept all the leftovers. Got 3 now lol. Love those elements. Glad they're making them again. Sweet 10 mm and deep too wow.

  • @marke.1021
    @marke.1021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see that rust is getting removed for the most part and new paint added. nice when stuff is out of the way. 2-4 coats of black is a nice addition to prevent rust from returning --well for a few years at least.

  • @probochronicles3991
    @probochronicles3991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a dedicated fan with an 04 Honda Element (5 speed AWD) and I've been discovering all kinds of repairs I need to do that weren't disclosed when I bought it (oil pan, locked brake calipers front and rear, rusted parking brakes both sides, and rust rust rust....). Genuine word of advice....those control arms aren't too expensive to replace, as I had to replace both of mine for bad bushings. That aside, I really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot about my Element from watching them. Thanks!

  • @uglysteve1
    @uglysteve1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You still got it Eric.

  • @dc5723
    @dc5723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel you Eric, just did LCA bushings on a 1993 Toyota p/u using the Astro ball joint press with the pucks and cup falling all over the place. I was ready to call my Snap-on driver and order the BJP1 or the Matco set since I hear the cups/pucks lock into the C arm better than the OTC or Astro but I'm glad I got it done without spending $700 OR buying complete new LCA from the dealer. My wife said to get the new LCAs since it would have been easier.

  • @delmarrathbone7092
    @delmarrathbone7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just removed the engine from my 07 Element SC last week. Pretty much the same procedure but I did a few things differently. I left the wiring harness connected to the engine and disconnected it from the ecu behind the glovebox. I removed the subframe and used a transverse engine support bar to support the engine, lowered the vehicle with the 2-post lift resting the engine and transmission on an ATV jack, lowered the engine with the support bar and then raised the car back up with the lift.

  • @kaibaumgartner7721
    @kaibaumgartner7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was me doing the rear knuckle bushings in my 97’ Odyssey, except I did it on the car, on jackstands, with the cheap power built C-Clamp tool.
    4lb sledge hammers come in handy for removal 😄 when in doubt, beat it out.

  • @MT-rc3gn
    @MT-rc3gn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome as always!

  • @charlesk9471
    @charlesk9471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best! Enjoy your channel

  • @robh6085
    @robh6085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always

  • @jeeprubicon6650
    @jeeprubicon6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless your cool demeanor. I’d have said “fother mucker” and “bon of a sitch” so many times by now!!!!

  • @rftinc
    @rftinc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m literally in the market for one of these right now. These cars are amazing!

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure you get it checked out first. th-cam.com/video/M5vchkvemG8/w-d-xo.html

  • @christophheinrichs7396
    @christophheinrichs7396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job Eric, never give up. In trust the tools can do nothing for the failure it happens

  • @ericpaul80b17
    @ericpaul80b17 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes you just can’t win brother. Thanks for the great content!

  • @michaelporras3258
    @michaelporras3258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A trick i've used for stubborn bushings is to grab a bench grinder and give them just a tiny lip, like oem toyota ones so you can start them easily on the control arms

  • @tommac5411
    @tommac5411 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video!

  • @petecurran3995
    @petecurran3995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Frustrations & victories!
    A great pt. 1 Eric! ✌🏻

  • @buddyboy4x44
    @buddyboy4x44 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating and impressive. Above all, you have convinced me never to remove a modern engine. I would never get it all back together again.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not as difficult as you might think. Just take it one component at a time. Thanks for the comment.

  • @palitopolo232
    @palitopolo232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Eric.

  • @smilingdonkey1
    @smilingdonkey1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Eric! great job on this video, I may add that I had a similar issue on my 2003 Honda civic with removing the ball joints. they pushed straight through the cap on the top of the ball joint and I had to air hammer the rest of the ball joint out! that sucked lol, good times.

  • @seewhyem
    @seewhyem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yup, I always buy the complete control arm. Not worth the trouble to replace the bushings IMO... but it's always interesting to watch others try to replace the bushings though. lol

  • @handycrowd
    @handycrowd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easiest front subframes ever on the CRV! Great video Eric, have a great weekend :-)

  • @acestone7125
    @acestone7125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i hate all bushings, but watching other people play with bushings is always a treat, lol

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the video, Eric!

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the comment. 😉

    • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
      @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ericthecarguy Thank you for the reply to my comment 👍🏻

  • @Lordosvk
    @Lordosvk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super video. I learn from this video i will buy whole lower arms next time. :D

  • @somdood3292
    @somdood3292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have a valve lash adjustment in my elements future and im suffering from mild "how to properly find" TDC in a k24 anxiety but i plan on step by stepping it from your old video... have the tool and feeler gauges and valve cover gasket and some wrinkle blue for the cover so im excited about it

  • @commodore665
    @commodore665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Eric , you're an accomplished pianist too .

  • @jeffparker9610
    @jeffparker9610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ironic that it was a 10mm socket. Love the stuff you make Eric. You truly are a man of your craft.

  • @FixIt1975
    @FixIt1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting. I did one of these a few years ago. I dropped the engine and trans down in the cradle, onto 4 jackstands, all in one piece. I unplugged the pcm and pulled harness thru the firewall, makes undoing wiring a lot easier on the ground

  • @daveogarf
    @daveogarf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Eric!

  • @JoeBakerOutsideTheBox
    @JoeBakerOutsideTheBox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like always...good video to watch

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow at how nice the valve cover and valve Train looks on the old engine very nice defenitly was taken care of 👌👍@EricTheCarGuy

  • @metaphive
    @metaphive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    See.....I watched your original Element control arm video a couple of years ago so when my turn came, I just bought new control arms with the bushings pre-loaded. The labor savings was more than worth it.

  • @MrCuckoobox
    @MrCuckoobox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for Sharing. I have a whole bunch of bushings and ball joints that I need to do on several cars. After watching you work, I am thinking "What will I be getting myself into?" The Big Press looks like it comes in handy. I hoping they come out and go in easier than what I saw there. I could see a lot of frustration, I have run it to a lot of that in the last few "car repairs"....... I ended up cracking my daughter's Accord Distributor when knocking out the pin to replace the gasket. Ended up replacing with manufactured with new bearings too.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The press is a must for bushings. Also, get the ball joint set linked in the description. Good luck.

  • @joesdiy4260
    @joesdiy4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the struggle fest content. I have a video of me doing a control arm replacement on a cobalt that was a complete nightmare. Keep cranking videos out and take care!

  • @maxwolf6285
    @maxwolf6285 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So amazing. Wish you lived close. Have 2 Elements.

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chaos, well done 👍

  • @musicmanray1
    @musicmanray1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric the legend guy

  • @hayqueporter3884
    @hayqueporter3884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job😎

  • @Super_64
    @Super_64 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i loved the "hey look im a quick oil change place" and then cranks on the drain bolt with an impact.

  • @stevenb1465
    @stevenb1465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG I love the Piano time-laps :D

  • @johnmorgan7262
    @johnmorgan7262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely get the control arms. Did that math for my Subaru a while back

  • @brianchen3093
    @brianchen3093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric, I replaced the control arm bushings few years ago. Similar to you, only the compliance bushing were bad, and I didn't need to replace the rear bushing. But, I decided to do it only because the control arms are already out of the car. That ended up to be the most frustrating experience. I ruined multiple bushings per control arm while using the shop press to push the bushing into the control arm. Inevitably, the "lip" the bushings are destroyed in the process. At the end, I had to machine an custom adapter that would push on the "lip" AND the metal center cylinder of the bushing at the same time. I also removed whatever the paint that are still on the inner surface of the control arm hole. Freeze the bushing and with lots lube, ky jelly, grease, butter, whatever I can find in the house. The bushings were finally installed without destroying the "lip". I think the whole project took almost a week with many trials and errors. Yeah, hint sight 20/20. I won't be replacing those dame bushing unless I abuslutely need to.

  • @darrylmcleman6456
    @darrylmcleman6456 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is an old (4yrs.) Scotty K. video where he changes an Element starter from the top.He said that was the way to go if you are not working with a lift.CHEERS from Canadian westcoast!

  • @tractormantp2113
    @tractormantp2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good videos appreciate that !! Good work ...