I agree with you about Dorman products. Some of them are really good but if you want a reliable complicated part for Honda or any other brands, stick with OEM. I've had experience with these on my Honda and Ford cars and SUV's.

What's the toggle switch with the red light for, the ejector seat?.

Great video!!! Very helpful and detailed instructions. Ellie is lookin GOOD!!!

So cool

Newer iterations of the K24, like my 2011 CR-V call for 0W-20. Also, I usually go Honda original parts, but when it comes to oil filters, Wix filters (especially XP) are not “Fake”, and usually outperform OE filters from Honda, Toyota, Subaru.

How long does it take to install

Very easy..thanks

Thanks for the information!

Did mine last year, had my wife assist. It was very trying. Months later we are still in therapy. 😃

This is some good information. Its good to see both pieces right next to each other. The arb one does look more robust. I just picked up this one at a napa grand opening for 80 bucks after some discounts and special opening pricing. Also grabbed yhe dual piston compressor for 120. For the price its great either ways.

Thanks much.

These cars have the ball joints bolted into the control arm as a separate assembly. Yes they are a horrible pain to replace. The same thing happened on my '05 CR-V when I replaced them as well. It's always the driver's side that gives you trouble. Oh and btw since your element is stick as is my '05 CR-V here's something else you need to know about these ball joints if you get an aftermarket unit. Some companies will have 2 different versions of the ball joint. For the manual transmission cars, you want to make sure that you get the ball joints with the longer threads. Apparently they use ball joints with longer threads in the manual transmission CR-Vs and Elements. Same is true for the transmission bolts if you ever have to replace a clutch on your car. Hope this helps!

Hello, I’ve purchased a 2004 Element (188k miles), seller said they were told the driver’s side axle was on its way out. I’m trying to find a replacement axle, but the aftermarket ones don’t have the damper on them, and I’m not finding OEM offered. Do you know if someone offers a rebuild kit for this axle joints? Thank you for any direction on this (I’m located in Oregon).

"Less is more with an element k24" 🤟👽🔧🎬

Looks like a b series or d series shift linkage pin 🤟🔰👽🎬

thank you...I too broke a dash plastic thinking it just popped out.

Dude you are a flipping genius. This is the best, most comprehensive P2646 explanation/fix I have ever seen, and I've seen a LOT. I'm in the process of trying to fix this code again, beating myself up, going through every line in the manual, thinking it's all my fault...although thanks to your video I found out some things I could improve on, now I know I'm not crazy. I got Dorman parts and non-Honda filters. And I'm gonna try the oil fix you specified. Gonna have to get a Honda VTEC solenoid, but no problem, money well spent if it fixes the issue. Just like you said, the Dorman doesn't work, my gasket is cracked. Gonna change everything the right way this time. I can thank you enough, my '06 E is my third child, we've been through so much together. I hate to see it suffer needlessly, is the most reliable, loyal car I've ever had. Thanks again, man

I run 10-30 on my element for no reason and it runs just fine

Thanks for this video, I purchased these for my Wife’s Element (birthday gift). I didn’t realize these were still available through Honda. They just arrived! 😎 Following your video and Honda’s instructions, their were easy to install. Thank you again for your videos.

Are these not made for an element? Seems like a pain to have to mess with modifying the bump stops and changing to different tie rod ends. What made you choose this particular brand, and is the ride any better?

Hands down this is the best diy mod for the element I’ve seen anywhere

I want to remove a set of door visors (along with the hood rock guard) before I sell my Element. I've seen the notes on another comment about removing the glue. Where can I find a roll of adhesive to use to re-install them? What kind of adhesive? I'm assuming it's a weather proof type adhesive.

Once you get water in there, does the code ever clear up on its own? After the heavy rain yesterday here in florida, this code popped up. I'm wondering if it wiped the spool valve out completely, like you were saying. Howd you dry it with the heat gun? I though the heat from the manifold would dry it up after a day of driving.

Sounds very preventative. Nice

Thanks for sharing…. That was extremely helpful 😊

Cv axle geometry stay the same? I have sc axles (shorter) on a regular element. Afraid if it lifts the car the axle will be in a worse angle and bind up

I messaged you on Instagram.

And my problem is getting the glue from the original visor off.

I just bought a set of oem window visors to replace my faded old oem visors.

Awesome. Thanks

Looks great. How did you get those parts skinned in carbon fiber?

I had this code on an accord once, and it was caused by a leaking power steering hose dripping over the oil pressure switch. I believe the fix was a combination of replacing the switch and cleaning up the connector real good. And of course replacing the leaking hose first 😉. Who makes your element headlights? They look good.

What should be done or as if the valve gets wet?

That might the most beautiful tractor I’ve ever seen, just outstanding.

Incredible, that must require some real persistence that I don’t think I have, but wow the end result looks well worth it.

Excellent video. Extreamly clear and informative. I had this problem before on the original motor of my 03 Element as the bottom end got old and lost oil pressure (300K miles). I did fix it for a while with 5w-30 oil (thicker oil increased pressure). I've since replaced the engine and it ran great for many more thousand miles. But now the 2646 has returned and it cuts out at 3000 RPM. The engine is clean but when I checked my screens I found metal shavings in the spool valve screen. In your opinion do I now have a head issue? Should I not waste time pursuing the 2646 fix but instead replace the head or motor?

Thanks for the video. Interesting about 0-20. A lot of dealers use 0-20 full synthetic on oil changes not 5-20

Will this work for the SC Element???

You said that this setup raises the Element, but I'd like to lower mine. I've ran Bilstein on other cars many years ago, and they felt great. I'd like to run them on my 03 Element, but with lowering springs. What I'm worried about, is that since this setup raises the Element, it'll cancel out the lowering effect of the drop springs by quite a margin. Would you have any input on this?

Great information and video bud. I remember you talked to me all about this at EOTD2024 w/ my daughter recording us. I do use Mobil 1 5W20 Truck/SUV oil and the associated Mobil 1 Filter M-110A oil and now considering to your recommended 10w30 w/ ATF Dexron III. Do you use this year round even in the winter?

There's also a VTC Oil Control Valve in the end of the head. Held in by one bolt, very expensive o-ring if you mangle it and it leaks....but this valve can also can go bad OR the screens that are in it can get clogged with sludgy oil. In my case, I have done the 2 screens you show, plus have cleaned this one a few times. Initially it was very clogged. It is very easy to access

I was hoping to speak with someone about my specific issue. do you guys have a website?

Great information on removing dash trim, not a fan of KZbin videos with background music. The background music is distracting and makes it harder to hear the person speaking. I don't subscribe to channels with background music.

Do you have any videos showing how to do a carbon fiber overlay?

Hello, thanks for the information, i am a DIYer and i have an element… Does this crv shock work if i am lowering the car. I know that a B8 is intended for shortest springs, anything i should look out for.

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I just changed mine. It sounded really chuggy but didn't have alot of play.

Is yours an lx? I see the overhead storage in the after video but not before?

I don't have much experience working on my car but this video is a great place to start. I think I could tackle this job with a bit of help. Feeling a bit more confident! Thanks.