2004 Acura 3.2L TL Engine Replacement (Part 1)

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This is the first installment of the 2004 3.2L TL Engine Replacement series. There's a bit of a bonus with this series in that the vehicle getting the engine has a manual transmission. The engine we're using came out of a vehicle with an automatic. So for those of you interested in an automatic to manual swap, this gives you a pretty good indication of what you're up against. BTW, you would also need to swap computers if you were going from automatic to manual.
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[@PresidentGuevara]

Call me weird but I find these videos therapeutic

[@ericthecarguy]

+PresidentGuevara Nope.

[@essteeeye1932]

Anonymous. Me too

[@ethannarrow5209]

Anonymous dude, same. Watching this stuff knocks me out at night

[@danielzamora8738]

Me 2

[@georgedoughly6344]

Anonymous Me Too!

[@RannoRannikmaa]

you know what- this is better entertainment than most tv series these times.

[@seanandtracey1]

+Ranno Rannikmaa Yep. I cut the cord from Dish last week due to more B.S. "contract disputes" with Viacom. Much more interesting and REAL unscripted videos here on KZbin for whatever niche of entertainment you're in to. I hope Eric NEVER goes with any network. Quite a few KZbinrs I watch have been approached by networks and they all have told the networks to get lost.

[@aserta]

+Sean Spring Welcome to the fold, remember to also fight and sign any petitions that keep the internet free and companies with their dirty grubby fingers out of our pie. If you want things to stay as they are (cool internet with cool people) you've got to fight for it. Otherwise, it's going to be TV2.0 only twice as fast, because once they start, they don't stop.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Ranno Rannikmaa Thanks.

[@nutz4gunz457]

Besides the old NSX, this body style TL is the best looking car Acura has ever made.

[@KatoJac]

+Nutz4Gunz45 RSX is pretty good looking too.

[@bradleypreston5282]

+Alex Jacobson I personally think the Integra is a good looking vehicle as well as the TL and nsx

[@bradleypreston5282]

+Bradley Preston *rsx

[@DIYApprentice]

Acura Legend.

[@MrJimmy3459]

+Nutz4Gunz45 Yea, i really like this gen TL. Thinking of getting one, seen them go for pretty cheap on craigslist. anyone know how they are in terms of reliability or if they have and common issues?

[@bronzechicken4437]

This is the best thing I've seen in my uploads in well over a week

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

Thumbs up for "VTEC just kicked in yo" comment!

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

+Adrian Kingsley-Hughes V-tec yo!!!its doesnt help yo!!

[@VictorDammm]

lol!

[@Kvickification]

It's HAMMER time with EricTheCarGuy!

[@mrsemifixit]

I like this one. Contempt plus information with every step is the way education should be!

[@mathewparrett]

lol

[@xolracke]

Every time i watch people doing this kind of work they just show in a short time what to remove and it looks easy till you are doing it and realize that is not that easy but you just spend 4 hours trying to remove a nut. Now this is the real thing. I like it, real work thks

[@Ch3mG33k]

Eric, I always knew I liked you and your vids. Then you yelled, "V-TECH JUST KICKED IN, YO" and I finally understood why.

[@cjng1831]

Dealt with the 2005 Acura TL Engine replacement few months ago as well. Same engine, auto transmission though, managed to get it out from the top too without taking the stub frame so didn't need to deal much with the rack related stuff. Phew. Great video Eric, you're my inspiration for following my passion and being a mechanic.

[@andrewharper5415]

Did you take engine and transmission out together threw the top?

[@kevinvold8872]

Eric, it's awesome to see you with a lift and a cameraman! So excited to see how the channel has progressed! Thank you for the videos.

[@revvyboi216]

Honestly never thought a channel about cars could be so amusing. Great job

[@animal16365]

I'm glad there's guys like you. you have more patience than I do.

[@QuigleyWhiffen-zl7tk]

I pulled apart my tl like half a year ago and just got engine back in and these videos have been helping me figure out where everything goes that I forgot lol

[@mrexecutive1]

Dang Eric, you worked that car like a Magician, Great job!

[@zwarka]

I just bought a 2006 accord sedan v6 w/ 6 speed manual that hydrolocked and threw a rod. Awaiting engines arrival from lkq and came across this video for the second time. I watched this video when it first came out and never thought I would be watching it again to get a head start on a upcoming Honda acura engine swap. Good job Eric. Keep making videos

[@jackmraz4037]

The dramatic cuts are absolutely hilarious. Great job editing as always

[@lemagreengreen]

"Go ahead, try and slow me down" Good attitude! Wish it's one I remembered more often because having done a gearbox replacement at home on the floor (cradle out method) on an AWD car recently I definitely let some stuff slow me down! Got it done in the end though. I did wonder to myself what a pro does to keep themselves moving forward though because inevitably stuff comes up that can waste hours.

[@MasterBait1]

it feels like rather than a video for us, it is a video for you to remember what goes where when you put the engine back in lol.

[@ocvp_tx6951]

Dylan Z haha

[@hellcat1988]

My dad did that "look with your eyes..." crap to me when I was growing up. I never even thought about it when I had to turn bolts blind. Nice catch.

[@mastahc411]

"Tighten to factory spec" - As the other Eric would say. With an impact

[@TempGuest7]

The most I've done with a car, is change a battery and a tyre so I don't know if I'm your regular audience but I will say I love your videos especially engine replacement ones. Thanks for suffering through it for us.

[@ericthecarguy]

+TempGuest7 Sure thing. Thanks for watching.

[@henrypacheco9048]

what a job, in my mind you're up there with heart and brain surgeons, it amazes me, I just know how to put gas and fill the windshield wiper fluid 😳

[@ericthecarguy]

+Henry Pacheco Thanks for the compliment. Hiram Gutierrez is closer to the brain surgeon. That guy is amazing. kzbin.info

[@henrypacheco9048]

+EricTheCarGuy I have a question, on an Acura TLX with a DCT if they were to replace the transmission, would the torque converter be part of it? or is that a separate component that wouldn't go also? (their dct includes a torque converter)

[@ericthecarguy]

+Henry Pacheco Most reman transmissions come with torque converters. It's rare that they don't.

[@henrypacheco9048]

+EricTheCarGuy yes but a DCT normally doesn't use a torque converter, Acura added it for smooth low speed and stop and go that was the reason for the question, is it still part of the transmission and would it get replaced together?

[@Build0001]

Hey Eric, I had and 05 Acura TL with the automatic and a guy at my local Acura dealership told me how easy it was to take the motor only out the top. The front motor mount mounts to the engine and transmission so if you just take the bolt out that goes in the trans the motor slips right out while leaving the transmission in the car. In your case I dont think you could clear the clutch since thats a manual. Just a tip for the automatic guys and gals.

[@fadiayat5372]

Eric. can you please do a video about "basic" tools a starting technician should have? At least enough tools to do everything from a basic oil change to an engine swap.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Fadi Ayat kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH6xqHufj5Vln8U

[@gnarly0531]

so weird, I usually come on and binge watch your stuff. I just got a 08 TL and was thinking I dont think ive seen Eric do Acura stuff before and boom 10 seconds later I see this series.

[@CoreycantCutit]

did this same swap in a drive way in the summer of 08 , NEVER AGAIN!

[@franklingeorge6174]

I just pull an already partial pulled one from a junk yard.. and after 12 hours of hard knuckle breaking labour..... i dont even have the courage to dare to take out the one in my car and finish the swap...they are truly one of the hardiest swaps ever...

[@aquateen77723]

Nicely done, Eric! It's great to see a swap with a pro to go through step by step to teach those of us with limited wrench time. And thanks to Brian for the awesome shots!

[@mikedebear]

Hitting that ball joint like it owes you money...

[@aaasssppp123]

threaded ball join puller tool works wonders

[@revolutionday1]

They tried to teach us this way in my automotive technology class, and I was dumbstruck. If I saw somebody beating on MY shit like that, and not using a proper puller.........

[@silent_insanity3631]

I really appreciate the simplicity of classic vehicles.. having a bad memory, it would take forever to do a job like this with so many electrical connections.

[@brianmulligan6239]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Great camera work, very impressed.

[@Kickinpony66]

I keep my tool box organized, with the most used tools, easily accessible. Brian got some great shots!

[@joemudd6466]

Thanks Eric, vids are super helpful and i appreciate how you show problems and real life situations, not just a perfect scenario

[@shootr04]

I’ve watched this video series a few times at least for entertainment if nothing else. Now I got a free ‘05 TL that needs a new engine. How convenient!

[@POVShotgun]

Most enjoyable yet. Love the aggression

[@justsumguy2u]

I can sense the mood on this one. Flashback to your days as a tech.....you just had a nice long weekend, and now it's Monday morning, and this is what you have to start your day. Yay! lol

[@ericthecarguy]

+justsomeguytoyou Sort of. This car was a pile of poop. I didn't really like working on it.

[@Pokemonguy16RS]

+EricTheCarGuy why was that?

[@justsumguy2u]

He just said why, because it was a pile of crap lol Working on junkers is frustrating, partially because you have to deal with shoddy work that previous people have done.

[@Camilo19832001]

Damn... I can tell Eric was pissed bout something lol

[@themfknightrider420]

+Camilo19832001 he is in the middle of putting the rear in to fairmont. so i can see why is a little annoyed.

[@Camilo19832001]

+themfknightrider420 oh damn I see. Well he did said he has time.. But it's messed up that someone threw this in the middle of the fairmont project

[@ericthecarguy]

+Camilo19832001 Not pissed, just had a lot of contempt for this car.

[@ericthecarguy]

+adventureoflinkmk2 This video was shot a little over a year ago just after Barbara's van had arrived. I worked on it after I finished this engine.

[@Camilo19832001]

+EricTheCarGuy aaah. It looks like those engines are a p.i.t.a to do.... Great channel by the way! When you coming to south Florida?😁

[@joshuaplantan90]

I love that impacts are to prevent technicians from using breaker bars, yet sometimes you can hammer at a nut or bolt for 5 mins with an impact and nothing will happen but you go and grab a 1/2 inch breaker bar and you get that satisfying crack sound of that bolt or nut breaking loose

[@ryanravencaller]

vTec kicked in YO!!!

[@christianmontano2361]

i watched from begining to end and not a single commercial thank you

[@phatcowboy76]

Lol. You went full Viking on that ball joint.

[@ericthecarguy]

+phatcowboy76 And I loved it.

[@antmann2005]

Honestly, I did the transmission on my 05 Honda Accord. First time, so i realized real estate is a great have for the first time. I removed everything. Bagged and labeled of nuts and bolts for part/location...everything. Parts housed separately from Fasteners. Took some time but at reassembly had everything which was an added advantage. Perfect! Bags need zip ties so nothing falls out, but other than that was a fantastic. Eric have to disagree with the torquing comment, it does take time, but well worth the effort.

[@ericthecarguy]

+An Mar Thanks for your input. After tightening fasteners for more than 20 years on vehicles you tend to get a feel for it. Not saying torquing is bad, but for some of us, it can save a lot of time not to.

[@GearsandGasoline]

Why you said yes? Because you're one of the nicest guys on the planet?

[@ericthecarguy]

+Gears and Gasoline Because I wanted to make an engine replacement video for you.

[@Eremon1]

And there are those of us that both applaud and appreciate your efforts to bring the viewers content. Especially when the car you're stuck working on is a complete and total POS! Thanks Eric!

[@skidcraft1998]

Eremon1 and why is that car a POS?

[@Justin_Anvil]

@@skidcraft1998 it’s not. Acura 2004-08’s are great cars.

[@lunalancer5971]

@@Justin_Anvil Until they have been completely molested inside and out through 20 years of being passed around by teenagers as a half assed project car.

[@justaskforbobdesign]

EXPERTISE, KNOWLEDGE, INSTINCT and TOOLS, you are the master!

[@CaptainJS101]

8:45 When the mighty Eric throws his mighty hammer, parts that are before him must yield. Did they yield?

[@newtekie1]

This is one of the best ETCG videos I've seen. I like it when he is annoyed! Makes for good watchin'!

[@DerekBaranProductions]

Hell yeah man, awesome seeing someone become so successful doing what they know/love. Hope to be as big as your channel one day! Keep up the good work Eric! +1 Subscriber :D

[@ryans413]

Oh man Eric's just thrilled to be doing this job.

[@Ascend777]

That is exactly the reason why I'd change my oil now. Oil change is cheap, but you're also paying for a CHEAP WORK.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Wildman Yep

[@ikon8275]

As a RABIB HONDA/ TL owner...I can't express how much this video means too me. Thanks Eric.

[@Nbp_ab]

I pray that I never have to replace my engine on my Acura TL type s 2007 this looks like a PITA!!!

[@franklingeorge6174]

You better pray hard...they are truly a immeasurable load of pain...

[@aserta]

I'm sorry for the "circumstances", you're not saying it, but you're projecting it. And thank you for making videos for us despite it all. On the engine swap from the bottom, i assisted such a thing. The guys took the whole bottom end out and stuck in another from a rear ended car. Pretty cool operation, especially if there's a team. Can be quite fast too if they know what to do.

[@ericthecarguy]

+aserta It's much easier to do it that way.

[@SilentServiceCode]

I was thinking how pissed you were right before you mentioned the contempt

[@bradleypreston5282]

you and I have a similar mindset when working, I would rather take an extra few minutes to make sure reassembling goes smoothly and I can't honestly think of much I would've done differently for this job. Great work Eric, and thanks for posting it for us all to enjoy!

[@ericthecarguy]

+Bradley Preston I couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for the comment.

[@dirtshower250]

There's just so much to take off... And then forget where it goes haha.

[@seanandtracey1]

+dirtshower250 he has this video to remind him :)

[@ericthecarguy]

+dirtshower250 I try and stay organized. It's not so bad.

[@dirtshower250]

+EricTheCarGuy I need to be more organized!

[@ericthecarguy]

+dirtshower250 It helps.

[@TJQ09]

I just bought an 05 3.2 TL 6speed. This video was invaluable. Thank you, so much.

[@johnmckamy6398]

something tells me you have broke one of those dipsticks before

[@ericthecarguy]

+John McKamy Yes.

[@drew5505]

I love that you work in the rust belt and, we get gems like this that truly show the struggle of working on cars. haha

[@drew5505]

with the mice in place thing all I heard was me simple or more simple for me.

[@splice247]

what struggle? I didnt see any rust?

[@drew5505]

It was a fairly new car if you look at the grill...but the Axel arms had a bit of rust and, the aluminum k frame had corrosion... it's not as much I would expect in nw Michigan but, he is a good bit more south than I.

[@ericthecarguy]

+drew barbee Yea, it adds a whole new layer of suck to each job.

[@ThisDoesNotCompute]

Eric, is that Barbara's van in the background of the shop? Please tell me you shot this a while ago.

[@ericthecarguy]

+This Does Not Compute Yes it is. This video was shot a little over a year ago when Barbara's van had first showed up.

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

New salvaged engine, new cats, owner loves his Acura. That's my fave body style too.

[@ericthecarguy]

+LEX Maximaguy87 These were good cars. I've got my eye out for an 07 Type S 6 speed someday.

[@roccocroce]

Eric, keep the engine and swap the J32 into a little crx =p How COOL it would be to have an ETCG swapped Honda video series. There probably isn't a damn thing wrong with that old J32.

[@ShaneKingYo]

Eric You should make a video series on Swapping / Changing the Troublesome Honda Auto Transmissions (98-02) to a Manual 6 speed Trans. For the J series Accords / CL / TL V6's .

[@htcooley04]

those fusion tires are such junk this owner really cares about his car lol

[@riomp300]

+Hale Cooley and they're bald, 9:35 its like they are racing slicks

[@jetjazz05]

+riomp300 All things in this video point to the owner being negligent as hell, even being able to make a video out of this engine replacement Eric seems like he's regretting it every step of the way. Mostly because he knows this engine will be bricked in a couple years just like the first one I imagine.

[@htcooley04]

+Jesse Crandle and the "new" engine is probably from a junkyard it also could be junk my old boss always got junkyard engines and guess what none of them worked the first time I myself got lucky once with a cavalier quad four of all things lol

[@chengyang4722]

yes they r junk had them hate them. now have toyo or michellen tire only on my cars.

[@docphibz739]

Falkens are crap too. I had falkens on a damn Altima and they didn't even last 24k mi!

[@bray1961]

1:20 "You like engine replacement videos? HERE WE GO..." Translation "YOU GUYS FUCKING BEGGED, HERE'S THE BREAD! EAT IT UP!"

[@professorpizza69]

"Greetings Viewers, Car the Eric Guy here!" hahahah! Awesome job Eric.

[@dwoodog]

+Pat Haugen ....I'm getting to love that intro line.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

As a owner of a 1999 Acura TL, I am going to love this series!

[@ericthecarguy]

+smasila I hate to break it to you. www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/common-problems-pattern-failures/50011-1999-03-acura-tl-s-and-cl-s-pattern-failurers

[@MatrixDiscovery]

+EricTheCarGuy Lucky I didn't have any of these issues. Got the car new in 1998. Only problems I had where the door lock actuator failed and ignition switch. Both of which I replaced myself. After 16 years, I may have move to a Honda Odyssey like your new one.

[@ps3boss98]

11:19 I flinched

[@tyg3rpro]

I used to work for a quick lube, they told me not to change the drain plug unless it was necessary. You wouldn't believe how many times I had to change it out cause the drain plug was either stripped (threads or head) from other quick lubes. There was one time someone pulled in and had a spark plug as a drain plug, that was an interesting conversation, their were even a few oil pans we wouldn't touch cause they looked like they were about to disintegrate from a bump.

[@jeffscomp]

Barbara's van in the background.

[@ericthecarguy]

+jeffscomp It had just been dropped off when I shot this video.

[@ericthecarguy]

+adventureoflinkmk2 You'd be amazed at how many I have stocked up.

[@ericthecarguy]

+adventureoflinkmk2 More like 1 year+

[@Record3677]

+EricTheCarGuy I only just saw that this was a stockpiled video because you still have your old harbor freight light :P I was actually gonna ask you sign that and send it my way but then you ran it over :(

[@sum42guy2k]

+EricTheCarGuy should make fixing it forward its own day, and repairs stay on Friday. Even more than one repair video a week would work

[@spirovarelis9637]

Bro I needed this video I need to pull this engine and transmission out of a TL for an engine swap.

[@stevethedonful]

8:49 RIP headphone users.... ;)

[@sleepyhollow783]

COULDN'T BELIEVE HE DID ALL THAT HAMMERING WITHOUT HEAR PROTECTION!

[@camerongallo5940]

Used a garage consistently for oil changes. They were going out of businesses and had one of my also oil changes there. They used an impact on my drain plug and cross threaded it.

[@Carstuff111]

Mechanics are car surgeons, just saying :P

[@Chizler45]

i usually i like your videos man, but when i don't I LOVE EM'!!

[@zunedog31]

I would charge $10,000 for this job

[@kevinhenson5942]

+zunedog31 Then you wouldn't be performing this job. But maybe that's your point. lol

[@zunedog31]

***** Exactly haha. The amount of knowledge required, equipment needed, time, patience, energy.. it makes my head spin.

[@kevinhenson5942]

zunedog31 I know what you mean. I don't think I'll ever have ability to do a job like that.

[@zunedog31]

***** Can you imagine doing all of this, putting it all back in, then it doesn't start? I'd drive the car off a cliff and save up for a new one.

[@kevinhenson5942]

zunedog31 Yea lol. It would definitely be a nightmare.

[@iWerli]

when he was hammering the ball joints, i did the same thing for about an hour on my integra when i was replacing my axle today. i had to get creative. twas the hardest part of the job

[@ryans413]

I drive a standard but I never really knew how the shifter worked with in the engine now I see how it works. Thanks for this vid.

[@792bnz]

Really appreciate that you put a rag down on your working area. My mechanic does a pretty good work but there is always something left behind for me to clean. Anyways great vid man

[@PollyTheStupid]

Thank you for showing all the cool tips and tricks when disassembling the engine. I have a 06 TL that i've had for 9 years; I was just curious on how to take it apart for the fun of it. lol

[@104th_Fallen]

that "Pop" when a stubborn bolt or stud finally gives has got to be on my top five sounds list.

[@anthonydc8100]

Eric, I have watched many if your videos over the years. this is one of my favorites. I love the enhanced sarcasm and aggression on this unloved Acura! Lol. Stay Dirty !!!

[@JPN850R]

My car........even the color is the same (G516P)..... I've got 180,000+ miles but the engine runs like new (changed all engine + tranny mounts & treat it with Mobil-1 0W-20 Extended Perf; the owner's manual & the oil filler cap recommends 5W-20 but the dealer's latest chart has changed to 0W-20). Did the clutch recently (turned out that the clutch disk was well within the limit, but as I am the 4th owner and it was the original clutch, I wanted to change it. What a PITA to do the job on the TL). The 2005 model seems to have trouble with the 3rd gear, but my 2004 does not have the issue. I am running on AC Delco's tranny fluid but no noticeable changes as compared to genuine Honda fluid. I'm not worried about my engine, but sometime down the road I may have to swap the tranny as the 1st gear often grinds at low RPM (the 3 previous owners & 14 months of driving in NYC left a good amount of metal shavings in the tranny fluid strainer). Still has about 100,000 miles, but eventually it would have to be done. I use Honda's ball joint separation tool for that lower ball joints (07AAF-SEPA100). My sleeves also came off and the manual tells you to replace the entire lower arm if that happens. Those lower arms are $$$ so I installed a large & thick washer. The torque for the nut should be 58-65 LBF per the manual.....

[@adamgreendeer783]

Looks like you're having as much fun with this car as I have with all the cars I work on at the used car dealership I work at.

[@Tx3JorgeX]

I do love engine replacement videos :) thank you ericthecarguy!

[@skylinefever]

30:35 This is why I love Wix fuel filters. They usually come with new mounting hardware along with the filter. Almost nobody else does that. 32:30 Sometimes people ask me why I have so many pliers. I say that so long as auto makers install things in awkward locations, there will always be a need for a variety of pliers to reach those items.

[@nadeem4177]

Eric’s favorite tool. The plastic clip remover lol.

[@MrGetBad4u]

I have NO clue how you put all of this shit back together where it was originally and do it in enough time. I would go NUTS putting this back together. Good job man.

[@yu-gi-ohconcajones2509]

aaf1218 this is why I don't touch imports... i tell them take that shit to the fucking dealer

[@AspectOfTheStorm]

I really appreciate the editing. Shows everything but not EVERYTHING. Must take a lot of time to rewatch and edit it all. Thanks for the awesome videos. I owe my job to you lol

[@ericthecarguy]

+AspectOfTheStorm This started out as about 7 hours of raw footage. It's condensed down to about 2.5 hours. Take the raw footage and multiply by 4 and you have a rough estimation of editing time.

[@leonidyuzkov6087]

About to do an engine swap on my 2013 manual 3.7 tl. I think this is the most helpful 4 series video I found, that is close to the same engine type. Fingers crossed, wish me luck lol

[@cris2man]

Nice... i just had an 03 Accord v6 6 speed motor blown... and i replaced the j30a4 motor with a 05 tl j32a3 engine... same concept... had to plug 2 coolant pipes on the engine for the autotragic cooling

[@cameronlarson1221]

cris2man was it hard? How did you do it I’m in the same situation

[@nate649]

One of the best feelings in the world is loosening up a tight bolt.

[@nicholasc5519]

I love these 6-speed TL's! Im actually currently looking for one to trade for my 350z. These videos will definitely give me an intro into how much of a hassle they are to work on!

[@ericthecarguy]

+Nicholas C They're not a hassle to work on and they often only need regular maintenance with Honda fluids and parts. This vehicle was severely neglected which is why it's in the state it's in.

[@nicholasc5519]

EricTheCarGuy Thanks for the info! its always hard to find good information that is from actual experience. Do the automatic transmissions last? I usually always try to stay stick shift but with TL's, they are extremely hard to find.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Nicholas C Later model TLs had better transmissions. I'd say 07 and up.

[@pentiuman]

Two video suggestions, if these haven't already been done: 1. About the circumstances around any remarkable injuries Eric has sustained in working on cars, especially stupid mistakes we all make. For example, maybe he was checking the inside of a flat tire, with bare hands, and cut himself on the nail that caused the flat. 2. Would love to hear about the memorable mistakes Eric has made, esp. those that he made more than once, like forgetting to put in the engine oil drain plug, and finding out after he added a quart or two of oil! Thanks!

[@w.s.soapcompany94]

Thank you for doing it "out the top" exactly what I needed.

[@dustin6073]

very efficient. You sir are a very talented mechanic

[@Syncere20]

Thank you for answering questions and telling us tips on disassembly.

[@buslengths]

Eric I just did this job on my 6-6 accord, dropped the sub frame just like you said. It’s pretty easy with those three plugs in the engine bay, this was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

[@johnmarkvalpatic4755]

Anyone else feel like Eric is the Bob Ross of auto? Way to calm during these videos😂

[@perez9619]

Old video to comment on I know but at 4:00 you referenced quick-lube shops. I work at a Jiffy lube and trust me, we try to use to the original plug and ONLY change the gasket every time. But when people bring their cars in with a about to round off/rounded off plug, we change them with "OEM" equivalents. Unfortunately some chevy/ford plugs are different sizes.

[@laohantun7404]

yeah timing to disassemble and re assemble is critical. I like your tool cart arrangement. We must have enough rest to do that kind of job. Very back pain job, the other time me and my friend broke heater water pipe on Nissan Maxima, tired, so overlooked.