The Rice Patch

08/31/2026

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08/27/2026

Tip of the week: If your vehicle is starting to sound like an airplane taking off or like you have mud tires you should get the wheel bearings checked. The noise is an indicator of damage that will continue to get worse. Thankfully this vehicle came in before the wheel came completely off, but it wasn't far from catastrophic failure.

08/20/2026

Tip of the day: Be aware of what parts being installed on your vehicle! This timing belt was installed 6 months ago by an independent mechanic and broke yesterday. Dried rubber doesn't last long. We only use OE level manufacturers for these vital timing parts, specifically Gates timing belts, and never buy timing parts from Amazon or eBay, the bent valves are just not worth it. (Cost of consequential repair $2500+)

08/13/2026

Tip of the week: Having electrical issues? Check fuses. Not only for blown fuses but also for fuses that may be missing or have been put in the wrong spot! 😔 Yes it happens, even to professionals (surely not!). Unfortunately we have seen two cases of this recently. It's easy enough to check on Hondas, there is almost always a diagram close showing fuse location, size, and system. Under the hood the diagram is often on the cover (as pictured), there is also a fuse box under the dash that may have a cover, may not, but the diagram is usually close to it. Please be sure to use the correct fuse size, using too small will likely blow again quickly, too large may fry the wiring harness (very costly). Buying the correct fuse and keeping spares is aways cheaper than the repair from using the wrong one. Also if you blow a fuse multiple times be sure to schedule with us to get it on and see why. There's always a reason!

08/02/2026

Tip of the week (yes it's been awhile😆): Using a sun shade is a great idea in this heat, but be careful how you position it! For those who drive later model vehicles with driving assist features be careful not to cover the windshield mounted camera like the Odyssey pictured. Covering the camera causes heat to reflect back at it and overheats the electronics and causes damage. Let us know if you do need help with these repairs or anything Honda related!

07/07/2026

06/19/2026

If you drive thru flooded streets and your vehicle dies, please do not start the vehicle. It is in your best interest to just leave the vehicle and walk to safety. Starting the vehicle could result in engine being hydrolock which in turn results in complete engine replacement. Please turn around if unsure of the waters ahead of you.

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06/18/2026

Tip of the week: be aware of the water! If you can't see the road don't chance it. And if you are driving a car don't think you can go through a puddle because you see a truck do it. Be safe! Driving through water can cause severe damage to your vehicle.

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For the safety of our team and our customers, Cameron Fabrications is closed for the rest of the day. Fortunately, we didn’t have to have to use a boat to get home.

Be safe out there everyone!

06/12/2026

We have been doing a lot of these lately so we wanted to bring this up again. We have done a couple dozen of these or more. Let us know what you need and we will let you know how much and how long it will take. Most are rebuilt and installed for around $2500-3000.

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We often get calls about whether Honda CVT transmissions can be rebuilt or not. The answer is yes. Honda and Acura do not list part numbers for their CVT belts, but with much research we are able to source an aftermarket solution. We have had success rebuilding half a dozen of these transmissions to date. Below is from our latest rebuild, a 16 HRV.