Comments by "Aaron Britt" (@aaronbritt2025) on "Rainman Ray's Repairs" channel.

  1. As a former Nissan tech, I've learned to always use a vacuum filler on Nissan's with the VQ35 engine. They're notoriously difficult to get all of the air out of. Guys that didn't have a vacuum filler would raise the front end by using just the front lift arms.
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  2. Yes, and those are good for DIY'ing. However, at a shop, where you're warrantying the work, you always replace the entire unit. If any other part fails in the next year or so, like the fuel level sender, you're doing your job twice.
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  3. 4 Year Nissan Master Tech... Nissan CVT's work just fine if you change the fluid every 30k with high quality fluid. The '08 to '12 Altima/Rogue had a problem with being overfilled from the factory. We fixed it by sucking out some fluid and replacing the dipstick with a new one. They also overheated in very hot climates like here in Vegas and also Phoenix. We fixed that with a trans cooler. The newer CVT's with the 3.5 V6's had a bearing in the case that could go bad. Some were factory defects, some went bad from lack of maintenance. Moral of the story... Replace your fluid and you'll be fine.
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  4. So, when I was at Nissan, I had a rash of customers coming in stating that the trunk on their '13 Altima wouldn't open. I would have to go out to the service drive and show the customer the valet switch in the glove box that turns off the trunk release. Invariably, I'd see the still shrink wrapped owner's manual in the glovebox. One day I had this complaint on a car that was in for service. I performed the service, turned off the valet switch and pulled the still shrink wrapped owers manual out of the glove box. I placed it on the seat with a snarky note on a Post-It. After the customer picked up the car, they complained to the service manager and I was "counseled" on how to deal with customers. Fun times.
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  5. Just a suggestion... Any time I have to drop a trans pan without a drain plug, I use a sucker to suck most of the fluid out through the dipstick tube. It removes 90% of the possibility of taking a trans fluid shower and keeps you from having to do the trans pan dance of keeping a couple of bolts in and letting the fluid pour out everywhere.
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  6. It's happened to me. I had a G35 come in with busted front control arm bushings. I'm sure you've seen it, it's very common on the G35 and 350Z. I took pictures and told him about it. He declined the repair and went on his way. 2 hours later, he calls and complains about a clunking in his front end that he never had until I did the service on his car. :facepalm: Now, I will say it has happened to me the other way as a customer. I brought my Mustang to the body shop to get the right side fixed from some kid changing lanes while I was right next to him. The car only had 700 miles on it, so the rest of the car was brand new and pristine. When I went to pick the car up, the left rear corner of the bumper was pushed in. Guy at the body shop said, "Well you didn't ask us to fix that". To which I replied, "I didn't ask you to fix it because it wasn't there when I dropped it off". They reviewed the camera footage of the lot and saw a lot porter back into my car. They fired him for not reporting it and replaced my rear bumper.
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  7. @15:00... Definitely sketch-o-matic. You're risking bending the flange that way. I'd put the axle in the press the same way, but use a deep socket to press one stud at a time. This way there's no chance of bending that flange.
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  8. When I was a Nissan Tech, one of my pet peeves was customers coming in and asking what a light on the dash meant. Every single time, I'd open the glove box and find the owner's manual still shrink wrapped in plastic. I'd open it and explain that "this book contains all of the answers to your questions".
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  9. It's a pleasure to watch a fellow diagnostician at work. Previous techs that swapped that motor were all parts swappers, not diagnosticians.
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  10. This is the perfect job for a magnetic socket set. 😉 You found the spring clamp on the PCV, but forgot the one on the crankcase vent hose (at the airbox end of the intake tube @26:27).
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  11. I always change the expansion valve when I do the compressor because if there's any debris in the system, it's most likely caught in the expansion valve (or orifice tube). @30:00... Since you already have the refrigerant drained, the coolant drained, the core support unbolted, and the upper hose off, I'd think it would be easier and give you more room if you removed the lower hose and pulled out the entire cooling package as a unit.
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  12. Former Nissan Tech here... Don't you just love how you have to disassemble just to do struts? Watching you struggle brings back horrible memories. I believe warranty time for these was 1.4 hours. Don't remember what customer pay time was. That Branick 7600 is about the least sketch spring compressor. I love using it.
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  13. Copyright laws really need to be changed to exclude "incidental" background music.
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  14. And it's worth mentioning, Nissan engines HATE aftermarket sensors. Use Nissan sensors.
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  15. Get yourself a caulking gun. Makes it easy to get sealant into those tight corners. Also RTV Grey is cheaper in the big tube. Guy with the Cadillac didn't pay extra for turn signals. They're optional on cars that cost over $60k.
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  16. Hey Ray, they make single post battery terminals. I would've had your parts guy order those rather than using the "off the cardboard" universals. You went through all of that effort to make up the cables correctly then Jerry Rigged the clamp.
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  17.  @sturnie1  I've reported many porn links in the comments. When the bots start posting on your videos, that's how you know you've "made it" on Youtube.
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  18. LOL @96 degrees. The official high in Vegas is gonna be 119 today, which means it'll be 125 at my shop.
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  19. He would know this if he read the instructions. He never does though.
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  20.  @Chief1063  I also don't need traction control, or a back up camera, or blind spot monitoring, or automatic braking, or parking sensors. 90% of these features wouldn't be needed if people just kept their phones in their pockets.
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  21. Yep. Cold is not really it's own thing in physics. Cold is how we perceive the absence of heat.
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  22. Tip for next time... If you remove the switch assembly from the door panel, you can leave it hooked up. Makes these jobs much easier. I also unbolt and remove the glass first.
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  23. and when you're a shop that warranties your work, you replace the whole unit, so you don't have a customer coming back with another issue.
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  24. Prices go up, quality goes down and the only people happy are the shareholders and executives whose pay is tied to share price.
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  25. @10:30... Project Farm settled the penetrating oil debate. Gibbs is the best, followed by Liquid Wrench then Seafoam. Also, pre-soaking fasteners and letting them sit for 24 hours makes a huge difference in breakaway torque.
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  26. Any suspension part with a rubber bushing should be tightened at ride height. Otherwise, they become preloaded when you lower the vehicle which leads to early failure.
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  27. If there's a fuel pressure regulator with a vacuum reference, all of the codes (except the TCM codes) could be caused by a vacuum leak.
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  28. A flywheel performs a function of keeping the engine rotating while the clutch is disengaged. It has mass to hold kinetic energy so that the engine rpm doesn't drop too much and force the synchros to slow the transmission's input shaft down. This prevents premature synchro wear. This is why lightweight flywheels on street cars aren't a great idea unless you don't mind rebuilding your trans every 60k miles. That being said, I use lightweight flywheels on all of my cars because I don't keep them long enough to worry about it.
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  29. Buick is the #1 selling American brand in China. This is the reason GM kept Buick and killed Pontiac.
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  30. Service writers should say, "no" in this situation. We ALWAYS charge diag. Even if the customers says they know what's wrong. If they don't like it, they can go somewhere else.
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  31. If you suspect the VVT solenoid, you can go into "engine data" and watch the cam timing. Throw the D8 into graphing mode and watch for a drop or spike.
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  32. You folks act like this is something new. Are any of you old enough to remember George Bush's (the first) speech about the New World Order?
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  33. I used to use that same phrase with my service advisors, "waiter's gonna wait". It always pissed me off when they'd start bugging me 2 hours into a 6 hour book time job. Who's bright idea was it to tell a customer they could wait in the lobby for a 6 hour job? Dumbasses.
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  34. He had trouble because it's a VQ35 engine. They're just like that.
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  35. I spent about 15% of my paycheck on tools. Wasn't so bad when I could write them off my taxes. Trump ended that though.
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  36. Hey! Let's try leeches. Can't hurt.
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  37. The dealer used to be the place to go for the highest knowledge tech in a particular brand. So many dealers have become corporate that they've fallen victim to corporate think when it comes to labor. Corporate think says labor is a cost that can be cut to improve profits. This is why I left my dealership job after 4 years. My service manager refused to give me a raise after 4 years. I'm a diagnostician. I usually got other tech's comebacks. I refuse to replace a part until I've confirmed the fault. I was undoubtedly replaced with a lower paid parts swapper. Times have changed. The knowledgeable techs are mostly at independent shops now. Like you, I now have my own shop.
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  38.  @wesss9353  You say inflation, I say price gouging. Yeah, Deregulation! Thanks, Reagan!
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  39.  @maryangozdziewski8129  sucker doesn't take any time. You don't have to monitor it. I was a Nissan Master Tech and worked flat rate.
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  40. This is a mechanical repair. I've done a few sunroofs and a 370Z convertible top when I was at the Nissan dealer. We never sent this type of work to the body shop.
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  41. Your roads over there are kind of narrow and twisty for the trailers we sometimes tow here. Don't imagine you have a lot of dually trucks towing 40+ foot long, 30k Lbs. trailers. I used to tow a 50 foot trailer that could haul 3 cars at a time. Wouldn't make it around many corners there in the UK.
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  42. I've never understood why so many people don't take the 3 extra minutes to drain the filter housing before removing. The filter kit even comes with the tool and new o-ring.
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  43. Ray, don't put used cats in the scrap. If they're not completely melted or hollow, you can sell them for from $100 to $800, depending on the size.
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  44. Backflushing won't clear the orifice tube. The tube is by the high side port. He didn't pass any flush through it. I would have pulled it out to inspect it and probably would have replaced it since they're cheap. You may be thinking of an expansion valve, which is usually on the firewall.
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  45. My Snap-On guy gives me free gifts all the time. I got a free winter jacket when I bought my $7k scan tool.
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  46. @9:00... To keep from taking a coolant shower, I always slip a hose over the drain.
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  47. Yep. I always put a screw jack under the trailer hitch. Not meant to support any real weight, just keeps things from swaying and putting unnecessary strain in the rack.
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  48. We have 3. Only one is brave enough to venture in the shop and actually be petted. We feed and water them. We used to have a rat issue. No more.
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  49. Seen a few farm trucks with old tires bolted to the bumpers.
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  50. He wants it to go flying. It's for dramatic effect.
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  51. I've been telling Ray to get shielding gas for years. He doesn't care. Would rather do it the hard way for the REEEEEE.
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  52.  @Cheepchipsable  get over yourself, internet white knight.
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  53. As a former Nissan dealer tech, I can tell you that some dealer techs are morons.
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  54. I remember Mercedes came out with a print ad claiming their SLK55 was the only car in it's class with a standard V8. Lexus made them print a retraction. The SC was a little too Grand Tour and not sporty enough. They basically built a car for 70 year old's going to the golf course. The SLK appealed to a wider audience.
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  55. Just wanna say thanks... Now every time I hear a phone ring, I'm also doing a Swedish Chef impression.
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  56. It may not be his primary skill, but learning something new is never bad. I love learning new skills. It makes me more employable.
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  57. Altima 2.5 with a check engine light... Probably needs a transmission. I used to do 3 in a day. The oil leak is the o-ring at the top of the oil cooler. I've changed many hundreds of them. It's a TSB. It's a 4.9 quart engine. P0420 on a 2.5L Altima is usually a cracked weld on the cat. At Nissan, we replace the cat. At my shop, we usually re-weld it.
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  58. Watching you pull the change out of the console reminded me of a customer I had that pulled the change out of his cupholder in front of me before I took his car. I told him, "Sir, I'm not losing my very well paying job over $3 worth of change. It's safe in your cupholder".
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  59. I wanted a Regal T-Type or Monte SS back in high school. I'd still take one in mint condition. That's probably why the prices are going up on 80's and 90's cars. We Gen-Xer's are wanting to buy back our youth, much like how our parents drove up the prices on 60's muscle cars about 10 years ago.
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  60. So, you also have a service writer who comes and asks, "how much longer" when you're only 1/2 of book time into a job?
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  61. As a torque wrench troll, I only use a torque wrench on bolts that are compressing gaskets, or where I wanna make sure I've met the minimum torque requirements, like wheels and crank bolts.
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  62. Those heat shield bolts ALWAYS break on 4-banger Altimas and Titans. I always drilled them out with a reverse drill bit.
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  63. @8:30... Well, we know what happened. Fan stopped working, car overheated and someone replaced all the wrong parts chasing the overheat situation. Doesn't matter though because when it overheated, the driver kept driving until a head warped and blew a head gasket.
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  64. As a former dealer tech, I can tell you that dealerships knock money off for any aftermarket work, even if it is done right. Reason being, what some people think is cool will turn off some buyers. The biggest offender is aftermarket exhausts.
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  65. I think it's worth dropping a used engine in it. Replace the radiator and flush the evaporator core. Should run around $3k and the Jeep is worth about $8k, at least it is out here in the SW.
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  66. @32:20... You're supposed to go over the water pump pulley last. That's why it has the rounded outer edge. To make it easier to slip the belt over it. It's also a larger diameter, which makes it easier.
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  67. and the inners need an extension. I also have a "U" on the outer. Just makes like easier.
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  68. Most techs are actually this honest. It's the dishonest few, glowing like a neon sign that make us look bad.
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  69. I always make sure to tell the customer that the book called for much more time than what I charged them. Use the discount to earn that repeat business. This torque spec is why I spent the money on electronic torque wrenches. They can be set to measure angle and beep at 45 degrees.
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  70.  @markadams5429  In the first video, he said he got the handle.
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  71. Back in the 90's, a guy I used to ride with got killed when a truck ran over an "alligator skin" (retread that came off a truck) and kicked it up right in front of him. It hit him in the chest and broke most of his ribs. He bled out internally before they could get him to the hospital.
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  72. This.
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  73. Keep in mind though... Not all advice is bad advice. I've been working on cars for 30 years and even I've learned a thing or two from Ray and some comments. Hope maybe Ray has learned some stuff from us as well.
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  74.  @v12alpine  Supposed to kick on high immediately with a/c activation.
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  75.  @MonkeyJedi99  My company has enough equipment, we have our own mobile heavy equipment techs.
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  76. Gonna be 115 in Vegas this week. We have an excessive heat warning from the Nation Weather Service all week. Using standard calipers, you're just measuring the lip at the edge of the rotor. I have calipers specifically for measuring rotors. A proper brake inspection doesn't require removal of the caliper. I have a measuring device that slides into the caliper to measure the pads. I can give the customer an actual measurement without removing the caliper.
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  77. They should be, but insurance companies only pay for what MUST be replaced, not what SHOULD be replaced.
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  78. That 0-8 oil is to meet EPA emission and fuel mileage. Don't use it. It's too thin to properly lubricate the engine. Use 0-20 or if you're some place super hot, like Vegas or Phoenix, use 5-30..
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  79. As someone who's received many "sunburns" from welding... I concur. I used to get them on my chest/neck between my t-shirt collar and welding hood.
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  80. My favorite way of connecting wires in automotive applications is the crimp butt connector with the solder pellet built in. I've found it to make a good electrical and physical connection.
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  81.  @peterperpetua2974  Same. I don't pull the intake when doing cooling module work on a PT. I just remove the grille and core support.
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  82.  @Wakeupandsniffthecoffee  The HHR SS has a turbo 4. The SSR has a LS V8. Two completely different vehicles.
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  83. I use Dawn dish liquid.
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  84.  @santatigerclaus  This is why I always get the "lifetime warranty" rebuilds. O'Reilly actually pays some money for the labor too.
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  85. The main thing that tells me it's not a leak is that it's intermittent. Intake leaks don't come and go, they're constant. Intermittent problems are almost always electronic. When you need to work on warm exhaust components, you can cool them off with a water bottle set to mist. It cools the components slow enough that you won't warp or crack anything. I set a blower pointing at the area and spray with water mist.
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  86. Where's that? Cuba?
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  87. This one was easy. Some cars require removing the front bumper cover and the headlight assembly.
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  88. Because it's a Nissan VQ35 engine. You'll learn through your career that certain engines have quirks and certain vehicles have common problems. For example, when a customer calls my shop and says they have a Nissan Armada (Infiniti QX56) or Titan and the heater is blowing cold, I know it's probably the heater control valve under the hood because they fail all the time.
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  89. It's odd that the new machines fill with the bottle right side up. My Robinair requires the canister be upside down. The hissing in the dash could be an evaporator leak. 1234yf high side psi should be around 250 at 90* F. 325 seems high. Either overcharged or expansion valve.
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  90.  @clbcl5  The things Ray is talking about are really about all corporations, just the publicly traded ones. Milton Friedman ruined publicly traded corporations in the 70's and 80's. His philosophies shifted focus from the customer to the shareholder. He said CEO's pay should be directly tied to the share value. This is why CEO's make short sighted decisions to boost short term gains at the cost of long term viability. I could go on for pages, but the TLDR version is that the problem is shareholders, not the actual business. The only way to fix it is to support small businesses and privately owned businesses and to move away from public ownership.
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  91. I would have drilled a few small holes behind the low beam fan to allow a small amount of airflow without compromising the weather protection too much.
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  92. Looking at this truck makes me think of something you should do for your customers that I do for all of mine... Polish the headlights. I do it for free for all of my customers. Takes me 5 minutes per light and my customers always love it when I point out that we did it. It's one of the little things that makes my customers keep coming back.
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  93. As a former Nissan tech... It's sooooo much easier to recover the A/C while removing the fans, then remove the radiator and condenser as a unit. It actually takes less time than fiddling around with the lower tabs. You're also less likely to damage the radiator or condenser. Also, I keep a vacuum hose connector the same size as the trans lines and connect them together to prevent leakage. Why don't you use the vacuum filler? We saw you have one at the start of the video. Also, if you don't use it, remove the bleed screw on the heater hose. These VQ motors all have a bleed screw because the heater hose is higher than the radiator.
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  94. You don't need to remove the rear cover if it's not leaking. There's a cut-out at the 1 o'clock position of the seal to make removal easy and if you buy a Delco seal, it should come with an installer.
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  95. I stick the oil fill cap on the hood latch. Can't close the hood. In 30 years, it's saved me 3 times.
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  96. Robert, Dorman makes a blend door repair kit for the F150 that drastically cuts down the cost. Takes the labor time down to about 1 to 2 hours. It does require cutting off a piece of the dash that's covered by the glove box, so you'll never see it. It also requires cutting a hole in the HVAC box that gets sealed up but duct tape (real duct tape, not the grey stuff you buy at the hardware store).
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  97. @2:55... Heater circuit fault... I can't tell you how many times I've had a car in my shop with that code and it was just a fuse. So many people (even techs) don't realize the heater circuit has it's own fuse. Not saying that's the issue here, but it's the first thing I check. @15:30... You can get to the connector from underneath, just gotta wait for it to cool down so you can reach over the cat. @24:35... Yes, it is. That's the crankcase fresh air side. The PCV side pulls air OUT of the crankcase into the intake manifold. That creates a vacuum in the crankcase that is equalized by fresh air drawn IN from the clean air side of the intake. The problem is the PCV being stuck open, so even minimal vacuum in the intake is opening it. Should only open under high vacuum. @47:00.. Not only was he replacing the wrong bank, he also replaced the wrong sensor. That's Bank 2 SENSOR 2, not sensor 1. @54:50... I charge what the diagnosis should have taken. About 1.5 hours plus the part. I don't tack on the replacement time because replacement is part of the diag tree.
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  98. Just a suggestion... In your video titles, you should include words that mention the parts your replacing and the model of car. This will make your videos more searchable and will probably get you more views and subscribers. Example, this video should be "Bad Idea! Will it survive? Chevy Cobalt 2.2 radiator". Now anyone looking for a "how to" on replacing their Cobalt radiator will find your video.
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  99. World's easiest condenser replacement. With the compressor, start the bottom bolts so you know they're lined up, then do the top bolts. This takes the weight off the lower bolts. Then go back under and run in the lower bolts. Yes this means climbing out and going back under, but to me that's easier than trying to run the lower bolts in with all the weight on them. BTW, I hope you get that when I post a comment, I'm just one tech trying to share with another. I'm in know way suggesting you're doing anything "wrong". I learn stuff watching you and hope maybe I can return the favor by sharing some of what I know.
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  100. Nearly ALL vehicles turn on the A/C compressor with defrost.
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  101. I can't work like that. I put everything away at the end of the day. Goes back to my dealership days where you had to put everything away and lock it up, or your stuff would grow legs.
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  102. The maintenance schedule on these new DI engines should include an engine de-carbon every 30k miles at a minimum. The valves no longer have gasoline washing them off.
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  103. When I have to deal with a full glove box or cubby, I get a small parts box and empty the property into the box. I leave the property in the box when I return the car to the customer. I then explain that I left the stuff in the box because I knew I wouldn't be able to put the stuff back how they had it.
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  104. You know what's fun? When you're trying to pull the heater hoses off and the cooling system is so corroded that the outlets snap off at the firewall and you then have to remove the entire dashboard to replace the heater core. Yep... Done it. I'd buy those pliers through your link if I didn't already have 'em.
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  105. I've found that on pretty much every modern car, removing the radiator, condenser and fan as a unit is usually the quickest way. I will say, this is the first time I've seen a trans cooler in the A/C condenser, rather than the radiator. Chrysler has been doing interesting things with A/C systems as of late. They also used the A/C system to cool the intake charge on the Demon.
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  106. I had a '98 B4000. I loved that thing. Sold it when it hit 200k miles. Didn't want to be the one holding the bag when it finally broke.
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  107.  @defaultname531  Because they don't want you messing with it. The fluid level being set correctly is extremely important in a CVT. They want you to take it to a shop or the dealer.
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  108.  @XStuntManiac  R134a is actually over 1400 and 1234yf is under 1. Not to bring politics in this, but I've heard many conservatives blame American democrats for this. 1234yf was actually developed to meet European standards, not the US's. Also, the only reason it's expensive is because two companies hold all of the patents, DuPont and Honeywell. Despite the fact that most of it is cheaply made in China (a small amount is made in Louisiana), they can charge whatever they want.
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  109. We call it a flame drill.
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  110. Those FJ's have an electric master cylinder. There's a bleed procedure you should follow. Not following it can damage the accumulator. You also need to let the master cylinder cool down for two minutes after every minute of use.
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  111. Not gonna fault you for replacing the radiator, but when those fittings leak, it's usually just the o-rings on the lines are bad.
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  112. This is why I don't wrench professionally any more. I only do it as a hobby, so I can take my time. When I was at the dealership, I flagged 2 hours for every hour I worked. I still did quality work, but occasionally overlooked small details that I wasn't being paid for. Now, I can be thorough, since the money I make isn't paying my bills.
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  113. All devices for cooling or heating are "heat exchangers". Radiators, condensers, heater cores, transmission coolers, intercoolers, oil coolers... All heat exchangers.
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  114. @30:43... The new one is black, not blue.
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  115. @3:40... These re-leak because after you seal these, you MUST let the RTV cure overnight before refilling. Most shops won't do that because they want the car off the lift to get the next paying customer in. This is why I always seal these at the end of the day, so they can sit overnight. When you fill these, oil pools there. That's why all that oil dumped out when you loosened the cover. If the RTV is wet, oil will push a path through as it sit there and the RTV soaks in oil. @19:10... Know what help with phalange fatigue AND saves money? caulking gun with the big tubes of RTV Grey.
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  116. BTW, you should separate out your rotors and flywheels. IDK about in FL, but here in Vegas, we get a lot more for them from the recyclers than I get for bulk metal.
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  117. My response to my service writers when they start bugging me is always, "you can finish it if you think I'm taking too long".
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  118. Best to add with an empty tank, so it mixes well. This stuff is basically an injector cleaner.
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  119.  @ahotdj07  I've seen him with safety squints in several vidjeos.
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  120. I use a blind hole puller, like you use for pilot bushings.
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  121. I got it down to 2 hours, but that was after about a dozen of them for practice. When you're at the dealer and only work on one brand, you get pretty quick. Plus, I personally own an '87 Hardbody with the VG30i that I've had since new. It's got 460k on the original, never been cracked open, engine.
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  122. I mentioned in another video, but be sure to check the rear upper and lower control arm bushings. Known issue and it causes a "death wobble". Coolant drain on this should be a phillips head plug in the bottom, center of the radiator. If you're draining the coolant, just pull the radiator. So much easier. P/S belt is super easy to remove from below. Raise the truck up. I've actually got this job down to about 2 hours.
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  123. Should have just replaced the line, unless that wasn't really the ONLY reason.
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  124. I would definitely ask the customer why they want those installed. It's likely someone told them they need them when they actually don't. I always try to save my customers money when I can. Especially since those look like cheap Amazon/eBay sensors. @24:50... Get BMR LCA's. Much better than OEM and not much more money. Just my opinion, as a 25 year F-Body enthusiast. @31:00... I start with a razor blade for the big stuff, then switch to a carbide (which I started using about 2 years ago when I first saw you use one).
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  125. I'm from New England, and now live in Vegas. I don't understand why any human would want to live in a place that cold.
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  126. @1:40... A limited slip isn't a locking diff. You know that. @6:43... Yes, green threadlock since these will never come back out unless you're rebuilding the diff again. @8:45... Using the top of your tool cart like a workbench is making me cringe. Maybe it's time to put some stuff away so your workbench is able to be used as a workbench. @10:30... It's easier to flip that over. Put the bearing on the bottom and push the differential into it. @12:00... Just drop the bottom beam of the press one spot. @26:12... It's just happy to see you. @40:45... You need a magnet. Either a pocket screwdriver with one on the end or one of those collapsible ones. @46:00... I think I would've installed a drain plug while the diff was apart. @48:00... Does that Eaton diff need a limited slip additive? Better read the instructions.
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  127.  @ssnerd583  Go away troll.
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  128. The needle went to the middle KOEO. The engine wasn't running. That's not fixed.
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  129. We all love our jobs, just some days the love is lessened.
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  130. I love that all you Youtube mechanics watch each other. Just goes to show, no matter how much you know, you can always learn something.
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  131. I used to sneak in an extra bolt to the pile of bolts when a new guy did his first engine tear down. It's fun watching them try to figure out where the leftover bolt was supposed to go.
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  132.  @justinhall5102  Corrosion adds resistance. Resistance is bad.
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  133. @1:55... Invest in a Hotsy heated pressure washer. Trust me, it's worth it. It blasts off oil and dirt so fast. @17:40... I slide a ratcheting wrench over the bolt, then run the tool onto the bolt. This lets me use the ratcheting wrench to drive the tool instead of an open end.
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  134. I was Nissan dealer tech and my service manager sent me to all of the classes except the last one I needed to officially be a "Master Tech". His stated reason was that we were too busy and he couldn't afford to lose me for a week. Real reason was that he didn't want to give me the $5/hr raise that came with the title. I quit.
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  135. @7:55... The capless cars always have a funnel designed to open the port. It's usually near the spare tire or jack tools. Use that funnel and you can funnel on those cars. No spilling.
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  136. It may seem crazy, but remembering where that stuff goes is pretty easy when you've been doing it for years.
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  137. A/C machines "burn off" some refrigerant when evac'ing the system. 0.2 Lbs. is an acceptable amount of burn off. If he ecav'ed 1.4 Lbs. it probably had a full charge.
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  138. I've found that brake clean can leave a residue. I keep alcohol rubbing pads in my tool box. After cleaning with brake clean, I use the alcohol pads to make sure there's no residue.
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  139. @22:50... You never heard from her? If it's been 3 years, you should have Wife Unit give her a call and see if she's ready to come back for another trans service. I keep track of my customers and check in with them about the time their next service is due. @28:45... The proper way to service this trans requires dropping the pan and replacing the canister filter, right above your hand. A spill and fill leaves about a quart in the pan because of it's shape and there are two magnets in the pan that need to be cleaned. Also, many techs mistakenly think the filter is in the pan. The thing in the pan is just a screen. The filter is in that canister housing. I use the scan tool to monitor the temp to set the fluid level. I believe the spec was about 150, but I'd have to check. Also, use the scan tool to reset the fluid counter. It tracks how old the fluid is. @30:48... I use Heli-coils to fix these due to the low torque. I got really fast at doing it because of the number of hack jobs I had to fix. Oh and get yourself a set of Lisle tap sockets. They're awesome.
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  140. Guessing the oil change place under filled it. This is why I tell people not to use those places. They hire kids with zero automotive knowledge, because of the low pay. Always go to a dealership or a full service shop for oil changes (or learn to do it yourself). Low oil could obviously cause the oil pressure code. It could also cause the cam position code. I'd test drive the car again after filling the oil and changing the PCV. It might have fixed everything.
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  141. @50:07... I preload the control arm before tightening the front bolt. This makes sure the bushing is in a neutral state when the car is put back on the ground. I learned this when I started building race cars. Just gotta be careful and make sure you're not lifting the car off the lift arm.
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  142. Do we not own a coolant system pressure tester? If it's not misfiring, it's probably the oil cooler and not a head gasket.
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  143. Watch the Torque Test Channel's review of torque sticks. Apparently they work great on air guns, but don't work well on electrics. I believe it's the faster speed of the electric gun that doesn't let the torque stick "rebound" which is what makes it effective.
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  144.  @youdontknowme2915  Physics is a hobby.
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  145.  @peted5217  Try $10k. I had a Verus Pro set up with it's own box, printer, 30" monitor. It listed for close to $14k, but got it for $8k off the demo truck.
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  146. There's actually a few of us out here. Just gotta look for us.
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  147. Ray, it's a good thing people are sending you brake clean. It's up to $4/can here in Vegas. Price has doubled in 2 years. Inflation is only 16% since then though. Hmmm... If that's a reman PCM, could be junk. I've seen a HUGE increase in junk reman parts since covid. Most of the reman factories are in Mexico. They must be having the same problem there where low paying labor jobs are only attracting people who can't get a job anywhere else. That being said, the PCM may not be faulty. The relay control in the PCM may be preventing the relay from closing for a reason. Is there a chip in the key?
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  148. Proper way to diagnose if your oil pressure sending unit is bad is to check the grille for a Chevy or GMC badge. If it has one and the gauge is at 80, it's the sending unit.
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  149. Yeah... I would've just pulled the doghouse from the start. Yes, it's a PITA, but it just makes everything so much easier.
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  150. CEL for a glowplug issue. We not addressing that? Also, there's a set screw on the bottom side of that knob. See... Sometimes my comments are useful. LOL.
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  151. Ray, turn down the Christmas music, please. It's a bit loud. You didn't vacuum the leaves out of the cabin filter box.
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  152. That's the engine I had in my 2018 F150 Lariat.
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  153. I haven't watched yet, but if that part fixes that code, I'll be shocked. In 4 years at Nissan, I've never seen anyone replace that part. That code is usually caused by the cam position sensor.
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  154. @9:25... Disconnect the injector or remove the fuel pump fuse. There's a few reasons you don't want fuel spraying into the cylinder while doing a compression check. I'm sure you know them. Ray, you know wire are a wear item. The resistance increases over time. If they're off anyways there' no reason not to replace them especially since they're cheap.
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  155. First thing I check for a large leak is the gas cap. I've had more than one car come in with a large leak and when I went to check the cap, it was missing.
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  156. Some of us who comment regularly, do so in the spirit of helpfulness. People can take or leave my advice. By offering it, they're given the choice of doing things the same way they've always done it, or try a new way. If the old way works better, do it the old way. Choosing between two options is always better than having one option. Been wrenching for 37 years, so sometimes I have good ideas. Also, sometimes my ideas suck.
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  157. The thing I hate most about pulling out hoses like this... Putting the new one back in. @1:00:00... Please tell me you're not a "left foot on the brake" driver. So annoying to drive behind them. Brake lights constantly coming on even though they're not braking.
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  158. Time isn't free.
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  159. @1:50... "Where's my car? Why isn't my car done? It's been 29 minutes."
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  160. Battery's only a year and a half old. People don't get that if you install a new battery with corroded/worn out terminals, you're dramatically shortening the life of your new battery. Corroded terminals increase resistance, which over works the alternator and kills batteries. Here in Las Vegas, where it's 120 in the Summer and gets down to 30 at night in the Winter, a new battery can last about 4 year if it's taken care of. It will last a year or so if it's not.
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  161. In most of the US, those are cotter pins.
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  162. This was definitely not just an Explorer issue. I had the factory Firestone FR480's on my '94 Mazda B4000 (Ford Ranger) and the LF tire de-laminated and sent the entire tread up into my rocker panel. It caved in the rocker panel and caused $3k worth of damage. Had to have my lawyer threaten to sue Firestone to get them to cover the damage.
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  163. I think I'd try to get approval for the knock sensor while I'm in there. Probably only like $20. I'd also use a Mighty Vac to remove all of that oil and coolant from the valley. I think every shop has a "Stu". I used to have to lock my box when I went to lunch. I also has to be a dick and institute a "no borrowing" policy. People kept borrowing and not returning my tools.
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  164. @8:06... How absolutely useless is a lifted truck with giant wheels and low profile tires?
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  165.  @spacecoastz4026  That pan is designed for a gasket. Any time you see a pan with a raised area around the bolt holes, it uses a gasket. If it's smooth, it uses RTV.
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  166.  @spacecoastz4026  sounds like that service manager was lying to cover for his tech's incompetence. In 30 years of working on cars I've never seen a pan of this style with RTV from the factory.
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  167. You forgot the SW. Here in Vegas, I NEVER need a torch for anything, unless the car is from somewhere else.
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  168.  @billloutzenheiser5397  In the Southwest, gas is $1.50 more than what you're paying.
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  169. Most techs know that a bendix kicking out without turning is a sign of low battery amperage. A less scrupulous tech might try to sell you a starter just to sell work.
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  170. Swearing gets your video demonetized.That's why most Youtubers keep it clean.
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  171.  @PropanePete  Those races can be driven out. I do it all the time. Just need a sharp punch to get them started, then you can get your normal punch behind it. We have two flatbed trailers at the shop and I own my own 20' enclosed trailer. Our flatbeds get lots of miles, so I replace the bearings at least once a year.
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  172. You should have one fan blowing in at the front of the shop and two fans blowing out at the rear of the shop. If it works for computer cases, it should work for the shop. @51:59... Guessing we had an incident involving "redneck loctite" (cross threading).
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  173. That hose connection has broken once before. The original one from Nissan has a bleeder screw on it.
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  174.  @1971anaconda  They also say their coolant is "lifetime". Don't believe it.
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  175. You had a bad rep, or one you didn't have a relationship with. I've spent about $50k on tools with my rep, but he's been my rep for over 15 years. Most of that was in the first 10 years. Lately, I spend less than $100/mo. just because I have what I need after 30 years of turning wrenches. Despite the fact that I don't spend much now, because of our relationship, not only does my guy not hassle me on warranty stuff, he gives me free stuff. Just yesterday, he gave me a Limited Edition No. 7 ratchet in a presentation box.
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  176. Yep. High speed just turns your bits blue and dulls them.
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  177.  @davidmathisen637  and an Occupant Classification System weight sensor and seat heater.
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  178. Cars sitting on the rack is why I refuse to start pulling a car apart until I have the parts in hand. At Nissan, even as a Master Tech, I had one rack. I've been burned too many times, having to drag my tool cart around, using the rack of whoever was off that day.
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  179. This is the way I do it when installing new parts... After installing the upper tie rod, you adjust it's length so that when the pitman arm is pointing where it was when the steering wheel was straight, the RF wheel is straight. You then install the lower tie rod and adjust it so the left wheel is also straight. Once you finish and put it on the alignment rack, to adjust the toe, use the steering wheel lock to lock the wheel straight. Then adjust the upper rod to correct the RF toe. Then you used the lower tie rod to bring the LF into spec. The way you're doing it is how I do an alignment on a vehicle that's just coming in for an adjustment.
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  180. I put a little grease and then wipe it off. This leaves a thin coat that just prevents rust and corrosion, but not enough to turn attract dirt and turn to mud.
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  181.  @Dave-ei7kk  I bought a neck guard. It looks like an ascot.
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  182. No more accents, please. Day job you must keep. You got a radiator pressure tester?
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  183.  @shuntawolf  The problem is why does this only happen in America? Other countries don't have this problem. You don't have to worry about defending yourself from someone with a gun. Perhaps it's because we Americans feel we're owed something. If we can't get something by earning it, we feel we have a right to take it.
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  184.  @Bushougoma  He doesn't have kids. I paid for his boat.
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  185. Yeah, newer Chrysler's require you to register with Chrysler as a technician in order to unlock the gateway to gain full access to diagnostics. It just takes a few minutes to do, but you have to go to their website to do it. Costs $50/yr for the whole shop (16 devices, I believe). This is one of the reasons it's important to support the "right to repair" movement and to lobby your state legislators to pass bills preventing manufacturers from "locking" devices. Apple is the #1 culprit.
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  186. I'm probably going to jinx myself, but I've never had to deal with a stuck Triton plug and I've done dozens. Just lucky, I guess. I always use anti-sneeze on plugs because steel plugs and aluminum heads. This is also why I just don't bother using a torque wrench on plugs. I go until seated and then add about a 1/4 turn. The exception being on plugs with crush washers. Those I do a 1/2 turn.
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  187.  @jamiepatterson1214  the service had nothing to do with the switch. The service was regular maintenance. I never charged for turning on a valet switch. In fact, if that's all they were there for, I'd just do it on the service drive and show them the switch.
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  188. Diagnostician vs. Parts swapper. I refuse to swap a part until I verify the cause. That's why we get paid the big bucks. Right Ray?
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  189.  @jamram9924  I was a Nissan Master Tech for 4 years and there's no TSB, It's just a know failure point. Cam and crank sensors. I got really fast at setting up my scope to check them.
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  190. If it's available with FWD, not a Jeep.
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  191. That was a disruption of the space/time continuum. Two vehicles attempted to occupy the same space at the same time.
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  192. Lying liars lie.
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  193. Could you have just replaced the switch O-ring? Was the switch necessary?
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  194. @29:47... You have to start all of the manifold bolts just a thread of two before you can tighten any of them. The manifold needs to be able to move around to get that last one in. The real suck part of this job is having to retorque the header bolts in 300 miles if you don't use locks.
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  195.  @jovangrbic97  On the 3M Scotch-Brite pads usually red is coarse, blue is fine and grey is ultra fine. On aluminum, I always use a carbide tipped scraper to get most off then use a grey ultra fine. On steel, you can use fine without damaging the metal. I only use coarse on surfaces that I don't mind taking off a little metal. For example, stuff I plan on welding.
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  196. @11:00... Don't pull the relays while running a code scan. Pulling them could cause codes to set. I assume you're doing this diagnostic for content since every tech knows when a Chrysler product comes in with lost comms to multiple modules it's almost always the TIPM. Is it possible to be something else? Sure, but the first thing you check is the TIPM. Something in the TIPM caused those two fuses to blow.
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  197. @0:16... More like, "ran out of skill". LOL. I might try warming the seal up a little... Heat gun? Guy with the Dodge probably has crappy insurance and they don't wanna give him anything for the money he spent on the engine.
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  198. I used to run a new Cat 982 loader and it would regen at least once a day. There's a learning curve to loading trucks while the engine is running high idle during a regen.
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  199. If I was in FL, I'd make an offer. As much as a like my little, tightly sprung, quick Fiesta ST... I also love the big ol' American V8 boats. There's something about a car with a V8 with 160 hp, a floaty suspension, 2 finger steering and no electronics. The car definitely needs a deep clean if he really wants to sell it. @7:57... Sounds like the bendix is sticking. The grease inside is probably all dried up. Just time for a reman. @19:20... Those teeth are what we Yanks refer to as "chowdered up".
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  200. I agree on your assessment of flag bolts and nuts. I had a new guy come over and try to "help" me with bolt that was stuck in a flag nut. I was reverse ugga dugga'ing the bolt and he stuck his palm against the nut to hold it (no wrench, just his hand). Just as I was saying, "Don't do that, I got it", the flag spun. It took a chunk of meat off his thumb pad and broke a bone in his hand. He was out of work for 4 weeks. I usually throw those away and replace them with a C'lock nut.
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  201. When I put any keyed crank pulley on (as opposed to tapered), I put a very thin layer of anti-seize on the inner bore. Makes it easier for the next guy to remove it.
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  202.  @mailmanjoe  That's the previous generation. This generation started in 2007. Previous generation had it's own problems, but it didn't have the CVT like this generation.
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  203. @27:00... Hey, we can't read the PID when you highlight it. It washes out because it's too bright for the camera. Also, don't use the light on your phone when filming the screen. It reflects off the screen.
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  204. @6:00... How many times did you guys rehearse that? LOL.
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  205. The oil pan gasket can be done with the trans in, but it's sooooo much easier with it out. I'd try really hard to sell it now.
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  206.  @K.Kelly87  My '05 has a "front end service position". I've done it 3 times now, twice for a water pump (BMW sold me a bad one). I can get it there in 20 minutes now.
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  207. I'd vacuum the floor, then wipe it down with a bleach/water solution. The bleach will kill any bacteria on the floor that can cause lingering odors. I learned this when I had to swap the interior out of a Miata that someone decided to shotgun their own head in. @21:10... I've said it a hundred times, at least, the most expensive words ever uttered are "while you're in there".
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  208.  @csmith8503  Same. The can is called a "Sure-Shot". I don't know why Ray doesn't have one.
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  209. @9:01... Funny story... My '87 Nissan Hardbody V6 was in this exact state when someone stole it. They drove it 40 miles with no radiator in it. They abandoned it in a parking lot and I got it back. I finished putting it back together and it fired right up. No engine damage. I still have it and it now has 465k miles on that engine. @27:45... Love that you're doing a timing belt to "Macarena". LOL. @30:00... Go to a Nissan dealer and buy a Kent-Moore oil pan separator. Works great on any car, but it's a Nissan special tool because all Nissan's have glues on oil pans.
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  210. That holding device is what we older folks call a "Helping Hands".
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  211. @3:50... Seriously? Just put some gas in it. @5:50... Think that P/S pump is shot. Re, the President comment. If you don't realize they're both geriatric, babbling dummies, you're not thinking independently.
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  212. Did you watch the video to the end?
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  213. I can't count how many times I've seen aftermarket stuff installed without relays. BTW, those fogs might end up needing a relay.
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  214.  @CedroCron  Did you watch were I tagged?
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  215. Have him ask his service manager to send him to GM school. I went to Nissan school is So. Cal.and became a Master Tech. That's how you get the pay raises. Also, if he learns electrical diag, he'll always have a job.
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  216.  @chrissmithz314  The fast cure stuff is great for DIY use, but it's too expensive for most shops. It's almost three times the price of Grey.
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  217. I really like Cat brand loaders. I've got over 40k hours on Cat loaders from skid steers up to 999's. 23 years Local 12 Operating Engineers.
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  218. This is what happens when people don't look at their gauges. Car lost it's coolant, which definitely pegged the gauge. Instead of saying, "Hmmm, my car is overheating, I should pull over", they just drove it until it died. Dumb people are dumb.
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  219. Should take the bulbs out of the right headlight and use a heat gun to try to dry out the moisture in it. Either that or tell the customer to buy a new housing.
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  220.  @dannylinc6247  Google translation fail.
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  221. For future knowledge... Nissan trucks, bank 1 is the passenger's side. Nissan cars are opposite. Yep, it looks to me like they came in flip flopped. Anecdote... On the 350Z, the coil connectors are all the same. On the driver's side the back two coil wires are crisscrossed when connected correctly. I used to get Z's in the shop with a random misfire code because someone did their plugs or valve covers and plugged in the back two coils they way it looks like they should go. I'd swap the coil harness and get paid an hour for something I didn't even pull the car into the shop to fix.
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  222. Butt connectors are actually better in high vibration environments than solder. I would use heat shrink though, just to make it look clean.
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  223. Nissan VQ engines rely on oil pressure for cam chain tension and the variable cam gears. I've seen new techs recommend timing chains or cam gears for rattle noises or cam timing codes without checking the oil level. As a Master Tech, part of my job was helping the line techs. I'd usually walk by and just say, "Did you check the oil level? Just a suggestion" and keep walking.
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  224. @1:20... My step-father had a Toyota 4-Runner that used to require about $300 worth of repairs/maintenance every month. When I asked why he didn't just get a new truck, he said he didn't want that monthly payment. After I had him pull out his receipts for the 4-Runner, he went down and bought a new Xterra. He has stellar credit, so he got it for 0% for 60 months and he put 1/2 down. His payment is under $200.
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  225. Just a suggestion... If you see rat turds, use a vacuum instead of the blow gun. Rat turds contain lots of nasty stuff that's really bad for you lungs. We can't see your face, but you really should wear a respirator if you're going to blow, rather than vacuum the turds.
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  226. I'll sometimes have the customer drive while I ride shotgun. This allows the customer to do whatever they were doing when the problem occurred.
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  227.  @evilkidd174  Wear your cheerleader outfit when you say that.
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  228. I think I know the source of your parts issues. This is an F250, but not an F250 HD. In 1999, the F250 was a beefed up F150. The F250 HD is probably the parts they were sending you. That's why the ball joint you got was too big.
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  229. The locking pins in the tumbler are called "wafers". @34:00... Might be easier with a shorter screwdriver.
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  230. He makes at least a decent amount of money from Youtube ads. This is why I turn off my ad blocker when I watch channels I'm subscribed to. If I like the content, I'll watch the ads to support the content maker.
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  231.  @Lanie1203  I don't think so. I think he's just a senior tech or lead tech.
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  232. Don't use any sealant when the T-Stat comes with a rubber seal. Just making a mess for the next guy to clean.
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  233. @4:23... It's a door check check. @4:50... You didn't mention it, but that square on the floor is the removable water bowl. @10:00... Check the laws in FL. Here in NV, if I test drive a police vehicle, I have to put an "out of service" cover on the light bar. @17:25... That's the drain right there. I refill through the breather hose on top. You need one of those big oil syringes. 20:30... How would you fill through the drain when the fill level is significantly higher than the drain? @48:25... You really think THIS is easier than just removing the intake tube to access the vent hose? Or are we doing this the silly way for the sake of content?
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  234. Hope the kid units had a Merry Christmas.
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  235. I'm getting ready to do a water pump on a Ford 3.5 in an Edge. It's timing chain driven. Gonna be a fun one. @24:27... There's no button for the heated steering wheel. It's in the Sync system. Labor rates are cheap in FL. Here in Vegas, we charge $150, most shops and dealers are $200 to $225. Also, we ALWAYS charge 1 hour diag. Prevents customers from using us to tell them what's wrong so they can DIY it themselves.
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  236. Bearings are cheap. I always replace them. You don't really want to use old bearings with new races. The bearings and races wear together. It's okay to repack used bearings if you're not replacing the rotors, but I always replace the bearing when replacing the races.
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  237. @19:20... The fail is using dielectric grease. You want to use a temporary lube. One that is slippery when you need it to be and stops being slippery after it dries. This is why I use dish soap and water. The dish soap is slippery for a bit and dries sticky. They also make a lube specifically for installing tight hoses. I used to have some, but it was expensive. @41:30... Throw some flour at it and look for the wet spot.
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  238. @11:25... I f***ing hate plastic clips. I get that they weigh less than bolts, but still.
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  239. Should still balance that tire. Between wear since it was last balanced and the addition of the patch, you know it's not still zero'ed.
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  240. @15:00... Drop the crossmember! :) For the record, I've never seen you do anything wrong, just sometimes differently than I would do. We all have our ways.
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  241. @11:00... There's still more on there because you're supposed to scrub it with a brush after applying the cleaner.
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  242.  @TestECull  Non-DI fuel injected engines don't have this problem. No need to go back to the stone ages of jets and needles. Non-DI fuel injection gets better mileage, better emissions and makes more power/BTU of fuel used than carbs.
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  243. @17:00, no need to go up. Close the vent control valve and watch the ball on the leak detector drop to zero.
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  244. Paperwork looks very Jasper-ish. I'm not a fan. I'm guessing all the sensors that were replaced were replaced with Chinesium sensors. I'd thell the customer to start over. Warranty out the motor and have you install it correctly with Ford sensors.
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  245.  @tonycole9620  Do you have an ad blocker? I have two ad blockers, so I never see ads unless I choose to. I disable them when on channels I subscribe to. It's how content makers get paid. I leave them on when just browsing.
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  246. When you hold your hands higher than your heart, like when you work laying on your back or with a car on the rack above your head, you get less oxygen to the muscles in your hands. This causes shaking because your muscles spasm when they lose oxygen and fill with lactic acid.
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  247. In these situations, I ask the writer, "What exactly was the customer complaint"? If they're wishy-washy, or if it sounds like BS, I ask to speak with the customer directly. I REALLY don't like doing work that isn't necessary. I don't like being used by a writer to rip someone off.
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  248. What's the difference between and oil change and a service? Washer fluid. ;)
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  249. @6:40... I'm sure you know this, but you don't need to fight with that. Use that black wheel you just flipped up out of the way. That's what it's there for.
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  250. I'm noticing more AVE references in your videos. Good man. @46:27... Based on the sludge in the pan, I'd put some cheap oil, Amsoil engine flush and tell them to drive it 100 miles. Then do a proper high quality oil change. @48:00... "Hold me closer, Tony Danza".
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  251. The firing order of odds on one bank and evens on the other is common in Japanese engines. Since the L5P was partially designed by Isuzu, it makes sense.,
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  252. Use your injector cleaner canister to clean the injectors. If you don't have one, BG sells one.
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  253. Same with me and Nissan's. I often know what's wrong just based on the symptoms. Working at the dealership sucked, but I gained knowledge I wouldn't have otherwise.
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  254.  @stevewhiting556  yep, lots of little stuff. These problems started happening when car makers started sourcing parts from China. When the majority of parts were Japanese, we didn't see these types of problems.
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  255. @10:50... No need to move the plug. We know the plug is junk. Just move the coil. If the misfire moves, it's the coil. If it doesn't, it's the plug.
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  256. @6:00... Since this is a new build and everything is 100% dry, you should've used Evans waterless coolant.
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  257. I had to do this same job on a bus built on a Ford SD chassis with the 6.0 Powerstroke. This job was one of the most infuriating jobs I've ever done.
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  258. Replacement parts aren't unobtanium. You just can't get it from World Pac. The VW Beetle is probably one of the easiest old cars to get parts for. There's thousands of companies that not only sell NOS parts, but also reproduce parts. You just gotta order them.
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  259. On gaskets, I use a scraper followed by some 3M Scotchbrite by hand. Looks like a freshly machined surface.
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  260. 2005... Pre-CVT. That Altima should run for a very long time. People over look these, but the pre-CVT Altimas are usually very reliable. I was a Nissan Master Tech for 4 years. Maybe consider trading that Apollo in for a Triton. I use my Triton's scope a lot on Nissans. That looks like the updated OEM sensor. The old plastic ones had a high failure rate. Nissan updated the design several years ago. Also, for those watching that own Nissans... Always use OEM sensors. Nissans do not like aftermarket sensors. They will throw the same code in a few months.
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  261. @4:18... I use the aluminum can trick. You probably know it, but for those that don't... Cut the top and bottom off an aluminum can. Then cut from top to bottom to give you a thin sheet of aluminum. Wrap it around the crankshaft (you may need two cans worth) and then slide the seal over the aluminum. This keeps the lip from folding inwards. Once the seal is started, pull the aluminum out. @10:35... You need a blind hole puller. They're not very expensive. Also, I'd like to note that I've been in this business for 30 years and the last few years have gotten really bad with getting the wrong parts. I blame this on parts stores not increasing pay to match inflation. If you don't pay for skilled labor, you get unskilled workers. Unskilled works might help the bottom line in the short term, but when it starts to cost you market share, you lose in the long term. These mega corporations don't care about long term because their shareholders only care about the share price and profits for THIS quarter. 'Murica!
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  262. You sharing space with a metal fabricator? Lots of background metal grinding noise.
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  263. LOL @ "Ding, bolts are done". I bet some of your younger viewers will have no idea why that's funny. Surprised the customer isn't having you replace the water pump since it's already off.
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  264. Oooo... Sportside S-10. Pretty rare truck. I had a Sonoma 4x4 with a manual trans. Loved that truck.
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  265. It's approximate because we don't know the tenths.
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  266. Sometimes, customer logic makes no sense. "Fix my noisy brakes". "The noise is your tires, not your brakes". "Okay... Go ahead and replace my brakes".
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  267. I got got on a box of 4 spark plugs. When I brought back the used plugs, they said it's a good thing I had a commercial account because they wouldn't take them back if I didn't. I told them maybe they need to start checking returns.
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  268. Meh... Cheap aftermarket cat. I stopped using them. Too many comebacks.
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  269. If you wanna fix your headlights near permanently, you gotta take them off the truck, prep and spray them with automotive clear coat then wet sand and buff them.
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  270. BG stuff isn't snake oil, but it doesn't do what SOME shops tout it to do. I've seen shops sell a full package to someone with a bad engine, telling them the BG products might fix their engine. The trick is finding an honest shop, like Ray's.
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  271. @49:15... Isn't that plastic cap over the tie rod ball joint supposed to come off? When you tighten it, the cap is being smashed against the zerk fitting. @56:45... That shift knob hurts my OCD.
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  272.  @labowskidude  I commented.
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  273. I'm sorry for your loss.
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  274. Time to pull the cabin filter and send in the boroscope. That's my first step when you can't find the leak in the engine bay. Sometimes, you get lucky and you can just swap the o-rings on the expansion valve.
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  275.  @Medusa1861  $800... shop was ripping you off. $800 would've got you a whole new fuel line at my shop. To save you money, I would've quoted replacing just the rusted section.
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  276. Nice thing about old Jeeps... EVERY part is available as an aftermarket upgraded part.
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  277. Agreed... New does not mean good. Especially when customers buy their own parts because they usually buy the cheapest part they can find on eBay or Amazon. This is why I refuse customer supplied parts, especially sensors. There's currently a dearth of counterfeit sensors on Amazon and eBay. They're made in China and put in counterfeit OEM parts bags and boxes.
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  278. Something we agree on... Carolina Squat is beyond stupid.
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  279. How is it that GM can make chromes lug nuts that don't swell, but Ford can't?
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  280. @6:50... The Matco's are made by GearWrench. @11:55... What if it takes less than 5? There are some V6's that take less than 5 qts.
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  281.  @perryshort169  Snap-On actually does make a lot of their own tools. It's why they're one of the few who still make tools in the USA.
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  282. Just one thing to keep in mind... Aluminum melts at about 1250 degrees and a MIG arc is about 3000 degrees. A modicum of caution is required.
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  283. People suck. Lol.
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  284. Yes there's a cam position sensor. The fault won't set a code if it doesn't persist for the minimum amount of time.
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  285. I don't think you're supposed to feel an LSD working. Shouldn't "pop", should slip smoothly. Might need more LSD additive.
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  286. Little alien.
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  287. I notice everyone was slowing down to look at the accident, but nobody was stopping to ask if everyone was okay... 'Murica!
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  288. That Dodge sounds like a Nissan Titan. LOL. You might need to adjust the tension on the wire feed wheels.
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  289.  @johnt.848  2-door hardtop convertible is the class. "Don't compare my SLK to a lowly Lexus". Stahhhp.
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  290. Not snake oil, but also not the best way to clean GDI intake valves. Best way is to remove the intake manifold and physically clean the intake valves. Done this several times to different GDI vehicles.
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  291. The OEM ones are too small.
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  292. This is one of those vehicles you diagnose just reading the repair order. Appreciate you going through the steps though for the sake of the edumacations.
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  293. A Milwaukee 1/2" high torque would get it off. Maybe it's time to replace the Rigid. @4:30... Told ya so.
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  294. Evaluation... Car is broken, get new car. When your car has more broken parts than non-broken parts, it's time to move on.
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  295. 372k miles... Those 4.0L I6's run forever. My mother's '01 Cherokee Sport had 350k miles and had been rolled once when she sold it. Got $4k for it. It was a 4x4 stick shift.
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  296. The time is not an error. It's 7 hours because Toyota wants you to hang the motor and drop the entire front subframe. I believe the Toyota Sienna control arm has something like a 12 hour book time. I'm pretty sure the bodyshop is gonna charge the full 7 hours since they also use AllData. If they're getting paid for it, the person who did the work should as well. I can see giving a discount if your customer is the car owner, but not if your customer is a subletting shop. @27:53... I see what you did there. LOL.
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  297. This is gonna be one of those jobs where I'd chase all of the holes before putting stuff back together. @29:00... Yeah, I don't even have a MAP gas torch. I just go straight to acetylene. I do find that using a pencil tip on my torch directs the heat right where I want it without heating the surrounding stuffs.
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  298. If you ever have a Nissan Versa or Murano with liftgate that won't open, the problem isn't in the liftgate. It's the right front door lock actuator. The ground for the rear liftgate goes through the RF door lock actuator and it's a common failure point. Just thought I'd pass that along.
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  299. Never use RTV on radiator hoses. First, it shouldn't be necessary if you have new hoses. Second, excess RTV could break off and cause a restriction in the cooling system. It could also get stuck in your thermostat, which could cause a P0128 code.
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  300. Any time I can't duplicate symptoms, I have the customer drive it. Sometimes the symptoms are happening due to something the customer is doing. BTW, I like that song. What do you listen to in your truck? I like 80's and 90's Euro Dance/EDM. I know. I'm the weirdest 49 year old.
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  301. I liked my Fusion, but I had a 2.7TT AWD Sport. @4:57... Ranger? Get yourself some tire machines?
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  302. I wish manufacturers would just stop using drum brakes. Not only do they not work as well as disc brakes, they're also a pain in the dick to service.
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  303. @0:40... Ahhh, an NC Ford Miata. It's a Duratec engine, so probably a head gasket. NC Miata values have been going up ( my shop specializes in Miatas. We own about 30 of them). It's worth it to replace the head gasket. @16:40... Replace radiator, flush trans, cross fingers. I hope coolant hasn't soaked into the clutches.
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  304. Suspension parts are why I have a set of large ratchet wrenches. Not gonna grease the outer tie rod ends while you're there?
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  305. Normally, yes, but when making Youtube content, you want your viewers to see it happen.
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  306.  @nissan300ztt  Based on your screen name, you're one to talk. I was a Nissan Tech for 20 years.
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  307. I ALWAYS roll down the driver's window. Prevents keys from being locked in the car. Sounds like they bought more car than they could afford and are trying to find a way to bring it back.
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  308. Black RTV? I guess it'll work. I always use grey just because it's what the OEM's use.
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  309. @2:45... Put the two halves back together, ratchet strap it up then creep it into the shop. It'll work. I've done it. @8:50... It looks kinda grey, which indicate water intrusion. I'd check the vent. If it's got a threaded in vent, I'd replace it. If it's just a nipple, make sure there's a good hose on it and it's attached up higher than the frame. @17:45... I use the pneumatic linear impact driver for those. @19:03... What's up with that stud? Someone try to force in the wrong size? @31:40... Some Fahrenheits might help. @53:15... i too am a fan of the AvE, but he didn't coin "schmoo". I've been saying it since I was a kid and I probably heard it from my parents. I am of the 1973 vintage, so it's been around for a while. @55:50... I noticed the conspicuous absence of the brake clean. You run out?
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  310. Loud clunking from an F-Body is almost always the trans mount, but I'll watch the vid and see what you find. @1:38... I see they already have the urethane trans mount, so probably not it. @1:58... The notorious F-Body 'vert cowl shake. That's normal. @16:17... You're supposed to remove both halves of the clamshell, remove the old busing entirely (you have to grind the rivets off), then re-install.
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  311.  @darthtripedacus1  Not after you've done a couple dozen. I was a Nissan tech.
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  312. For the umpteenth time... Ray, get shielding gas.
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  313.  @waterloo123100  yeah, I know. I'm the one saying this uses a gasket. You confuse me with someone else?
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  314.  @airborne63  after messing with it, needle went to the middle with key on, engine off.
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  315. Now that you have your own place, it must be a great feeling knowing the little nugget will have a secure future. By the time she's heading off to college (or trade school), he dad will have franchised out and have multiple shops. She'll want for nothing.
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  316. @21:58... Careful using that torque stick on an electric impact. The Torque Test Channel proved that electric impacts with over torque torque sticks. The electric hits too fast for the stick to relax between hits. Use a 1/2" air when you use a stick.
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  317.  @johnalees99  $9 AU is $6 US, so only a little more than we're paying.
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  318. @6:13... This is why I use RTV Grey in a caulking gun. I see later in the video, you got the good stuff. At Nissan, we got the exact same short tubes, just with a Nissan logo. Now that I'm at my own place, I just use the big tubes from the parts store. Same stuff. Since you're changing the oil, shouldn't you also do the filter? Then the owner can just rest their oil change mileage.
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  319. It's always worth it to go back and get the part replaced. What many customers don't know is that parts suppliers, like Autozone and O'Reilly actually cover the labor when a part they sold fails and was installed by a commercial customer (the shop). This is how I'm able to warranty aftermarket parts I install.
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  320. Looks like they used good parts but had a tech that was either new, all out of f**ks, or just stupid.
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  321. declined.
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  322. You need a belt tensioner tool. It's about 3 feet long when it's assembled.
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  323. Check if the cruise control and volume buttons work. Sometimes they still work with a bad clockspring, but sometimes they don't. If you have an airbag light and the cruise doesn't work you can jump right to clockspring without any other diagnostics.
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  324. @32:00... If you're doing the timing, leave the valve cover off. Easier to line up the cams with it off. This also allows time for you to put a couple dabs of sealant in the groove, set the gasket it and let it dry before installing the valve cover.
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  325. Really disappointed to see you're doing "members only" videos. Was hoping you were above that.
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  326. I'd put some DEI Firesleeve on that hose. @33:25... Bolt's too long. Cut about 1/4" off it. Better than using a spacer. Cutting it will also make it easier to get a tool on it.
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  327. @0:45... 23 year Local 12 Operating Engineer. The difference between a track loader and a skid steer is the tracks. It's right in the name. @12:15... This is the perfect spot to use a magnetic drain plug remover. @15:30... Pressure was out the under tray when done. You wanna remove all that mud anyways. @21:38... Change the plug washer with every service. @31:00... Don't forget to top off the coolant and check the hydraulic fluid level.
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  328. I use a pickle fork on my air hammer to bust those ball joints loose. Not worried about jacking up the boot since it's being replaced. @23:30... Don't fully tighten the rear bushing until the car is on the ground. By tightening with the suspension fully sagged, when the car is put back on the ground, the bushing will be twisted and preloaded. This causes premature wear.
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  329.  @PointBlank65  Had an O2 sensor bung. It's a cat.
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  330. @4:30... That's what she said. You knew that was coming. That's what he said.
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  331. @15:10... The power and ground are the heaters. The sensor side gets 1V power from the ECM. @21:00... Yep. Those aren't wideband sensors. One wire should have one volt and the other should have nothing. @27:30... With almost 300k and multiple misfires, I'd pull one plug to check the condition. If it's bad, I'd do an ignition tune up while waiting for the ECM. @39:48... I concur. 4 years at a Nissan dealer was enough for me. Got tired of having to kiss ass to get the good jobs.
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  332.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  The cost is still less than if you add up all of the required maintenance/repairs on an ICE car for 100k miles.
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  333.  @85jmccoy  As a former Dealer Master Tech, I can tell you that it's never a good idea to replace a gasket that isn't leaking. A replacement gasket is much more likely to leak. A drop of oil left behind, a bolt not torqued perfectly, a minuscule amount of old silicone left behind, etc... These are all possible failure points. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" isn't just something people say.
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  334. Not the new ones. They used to be made out of soft rubber and lasted a while. Now they're hard plastic and crack easily.
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  335. Of course this customer "has no money". They're driving a car that was a POS the day it rolled out of the factory. I hate cheap ass customers... They require you to do stuff for free because if you don't they'll be back in full Karen mode and no amount of, "We told you so" will make it stop.
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  336.  @pyro323  I usually get them, but then not only do I report the post replying to me, I spend about 10 minutes reporting all of their posts. Gets Youtube's attention when they get flooded with reports.
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  337. I'm sorry, I can't help but laugh only because I've been there. Nissan puts non-removable front frame members under the oil pans of all their trucks. Sucks balls.
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  338. Evans is great if used on a fresh engine and cooling system that's never had water in it. Evans is NOT compatible with any other coolants or with water. ANY water in the system defeats it's purpose. It turns that brown color if there's water in it. It needs to be flushed and refilled. The problem with switching to Evans is that you need several gallons to properly flush all of the water out and have nothing but Evans in the system. I've used it in a few ground up performance builds, but I'd never try to switch a water based system to Evans. @34:24... Jesus is not a metal clip. He's my landscaper. 50:00... Get a spray bottle and mist a little water on the torque converter. That'll cool it down.
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  339. Generally, "sunroof" is used to describe a metal panel that opens, where a "moonroof" is a glass panel. Those are the terms most in the automotive field use, whether the dictionary agrees or not.
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  340. I've never pulled one of these apart, so I'm not familiar with this head design. Why do the followers need to be removed before the cam? Would in not be easier to remove the chains, then the cams, then the followers? I get that the cams are under tension. Do they tend to bend or get damaged if removed while under tension?
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  341. At Nissan, I made sooooooo much money swapping Nissan CVT's. I could do 3 in one day and they paid 9 hours each. Most of the failures are due to the trans either being over filled or overheated. Nissan issued a TSB to install a trans cooler that they provided after replacing the trans. BTW, if you do replace the trans, the TCM needs to be programmed with the latest software and it then needs to be "relearned". This can only be done with a Nissan Consult laptop.
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  342. @11:30... This is why, as a tech, I always reserved the right to say "no". When you're good enough that they can't afford to fire you, you can say no. @15:00... I hate drum brakes soooo much. @43:30... I top off most fluids. I don't top off brake fluid because low fluid is an indicator of worn brake surfaces. @46:39... Those are called lug-centric wheels, as opposed to hub-centric.
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  343. @13:12... Because most advisors were never techs. They come from a sales background.
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  344.  @williameldridge9382  you're "pretty sure" huh? I'm "pretty sure" you're wrong.
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  345. @13:50... That right side was all jacked up. Those aren't the factory U-bolts and that shock mount was broken/cut off and rewelded back on. Not a very pretty weld either.
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  346. The petcock on the bottom of the housing does allow you to drain some fuel out of the housing to change the filter, but it's main purpose is to drain water, which settles at the bottom of the separator. I recommend opening the petcock for about 5 seconds with every oil change. Just a peace of mind thing. @17:30... Use your new filter tools... Unless this is an old video that you're just now uploading. @19:45... Never buy consumables (filters, spark plugs, sensors, etc...) from Amazon or eBay. The counterfeit parts far outnumber the genuine parts. Amazon and eBay have NO desire to police the sellers because they get a commission for every sale.
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  347.  @desotosky1372  I was going to say "and bats", but couldn't remember if there were any specific species of bats that ate mosquitos.
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  348. I have several bins at my shop... One steel, one clean aluminum, one cast iron. Conveniently, I'm across the street from a recycler. They just bring a forklift across the street and grab my bins when they're full. I make about $300/mo recycling things I used to throw away. As for the batteries, just start a commercial account. Usually, recyclers don't have limits on commercial accounts. Until I got my commercial account, I couldn't recycle cats without bringing the registration from the car that the cat came from.
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  349. Yep. I haven't seen it, but I've heard about airbags going off when probed for resistance. Your DMM sends voltage into the circuit to measure resistance. Sending voltage into an airbag is never a great idea.
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  350. You should set the parking brake before applying clicks to the lug nuts. Some of the effort is being used to move the vehicle and is therefore not being applied to the nuts.
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  351. I love that GM uses braided lines off the master instead of hard lines. So much easier to service the Hydroboost.
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  352. What happened to the carbide scraper? That green pad is actually pretty abrasive. I'd use a gray whiz wheel. Oh and Class of '91. Fiesta is likely the motor. I say that because I've done a few of them.
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  353. The LED's are probably why the u-joint failed. It committed suicide.
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  354. Yep. I've fired customers. Usually for the same reason. I don't do drama. You wanna bring drama into my life, you get fired.
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  355. That's not an engine, that's a boat anchor.
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  356. So... Had you been smoking the herb before working on the Volvo that day? ;)
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  357. Get the actual MityVac trans filler. It comes with the tips that thread into the standpipe location. Makes filling so much cleaner.
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  358. I'd just call the Toyota dealer and start matching up the old one. Should be from a Corolla with a 1.8. Then make the customer deal with the incorrect parts. I don't use customer supplied parts, but if they insist, I tell them that if their part is wrong, I'm sourcing the part and charging them for it.
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  359. You know, if you hold the phone horizontally, you fill the whole frame. Don't know why the younger generations insist on holding their phones vertically.
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  360. Just curious... Was the customer contacted about the parts that should be replaced, but insurance wasn't covering? Sometimes, I can get the customer to pay for additional parts, especially if I tell them the labor is already being paid for by the insurance.
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  361. @11:00... When doing the RF corner, I turn the steering full right, then use a ratchet strap to pull the suspension back towards the rack post. This gets it out of the way and creates room to get the arm back in place.
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  362. The sticker is because Ford got tired of warrantying out turbos due to people over filling the oil. I really wish Ford would stop using encapsulated lug nuts. Even here in Vegas, they swell.
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  363. I'd have to fix that seat belt light. That would drive me nuts.
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  364. @21:00... I mark the tire locations with blue tape. Makes it easy to put back in place. If you use POR15 to paint it, you don't have to remove the surface rust. Just wash it, let it dry then apply the POR15.
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  365. Stretch bolts are why I invested in an Snap-On electronic torque wrench. It measures degrees.
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  366. Their best option is to drive it until it blows up and start saving for a down payment on a Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, or maybe even a Chrysler Pacifica. I don't think any Kia's are worth investing $5k in repair.
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  367. I can't stand when I have to call any kind of support line multiple times. I just wanna ask, "Why it is I can't talk to the guy from yesterday? Are your phones not capable of transferring calls? Did he get fired?". The general attitude these people have is, "I'm getting paid $4/hr, so f*** you".
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  368. Any update on the Toyota with the broken camshaft? Did they scrap it? Replace the engine?
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  369. That middle plug, there's a tap on one of the wires. Undo the tap to see if it's causing a short to power.
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  370. Before you even pull it in the shop, I'm going with "no" it's not worth fixing. Engine's noisy, exterior is beat up, interior is tore up and it's the cheapest, most base model you can get. This is a parts truck. Alternatively, you could cut off the cats, straight pipe it and drive it until the next inspection or until it blows up.
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  371. Truck's 10 years old. I'd take this opportunity to either replace or at least flush out the heater core. Ray... Seriously... Get yourself a set of magnetic sockets. I have a 1/4 drive set of metric sockets and they've saved my ass several times. They've more than paid for themselves in saved time.
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  372. That filter is there to lubricate the exhaust bearings. BTW, you poured the oil in too fast. If you don't give the air in the crankcase time to escape, you could pressurize the case and cause the rear and front main seals to leak.
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  373. This is what I do all day... Disassemble wrecked Miatas and sell the parts on eBay. Even the Ford Miatas.
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  374. I just bought a 2009 Cobalt SS with the 2.0 Ecotec turbo. Very quick for a stock 2009.
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  375.  @shuntawolf  you use quotes around "we don't need them" as if I said that. I didn't. Don't need your history lesson as I absolutely guarantee I know more about it than you. Especially our history of conflict. They focus on that when you attend a military high school. The 2A was actually included so land owners could never have their power stripped. The founders weren't the champions of the common folk that everyone seems to think they were. "Let's go Brandon" just tells me not to put much faith in your knowledge of pretty much anything.
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  376.  @shuntawolf  you accuse me of ranting? That's rich.
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  377. @3:45... Can't agree. I don't do, "respect all builds". Some stuff is just not good.
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  378. The folks saying you had them backwards are obviously not techs. Left is ALWAYS driver's side.
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  379. This is one of those vehicles that gets maybe oil changes and gas. That's all they can afford.
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  380. I'd vote for you, despite your conservativeness. ;)
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  381. Techs that have been working on cars for many years acquire quite a few specialty tools. My rule was always, first time I need a tool, I'll borrow it. Second time I need a tool, I buy it. It's easy when the tool trucks visit once a week. With 3 or 4 different trucks visiting, you've almost got daily access to new tools. In 30 years, I've bought at least $150k in tools. Sad thing is they're probably worth only $30k if I sold them all.
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  382. I like your videos that basically involve you telling your haters to STFU.
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  383. I buy wrecked Miatas at Copart and part them out. I sell parts on eBay and locally. I can get the whole drivetrain out without cutting any hoses or wires in about 3 hours.
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  384. That's "Oilent Yellow".
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  385.  @dennisal1481  Not really. My tools make money and at the time I could write off my tool purchases. Trump's tax reform got rid of that write off though.
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  386. Blower motor is a TYC. They make lots of cheap electrical parts. Mostly lights (headlights, taillights). @13:30... Useless trivia... Most people don't know what that dangly bit is for. It's a cooling duct for the motor.
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  387. "Nipex". The connectors I use have the solder pellet, but also crimp.
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  388. Yeah! So glad to see you got some magnetic sockets.
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  389. @2:19... When I use the flush machine, I always give it a head start by using the mightyvac to suck the green fluid out of the reservoir and refill it with fresh fluid. Then I attach the machine. @3:45... Seems I typed too soon. LOL. Great minds... @6:45... The machine we had at Nissan had 4 hoses. We attach the hoses, open all the bleeders then start the machine. We can then go do something else while the machine works. It beeps when it's done.
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  390. Not being an ass, but kinda wondering why you're doing all of this to your truck? You kinda drive like a grandma. Is it just for show, or you gonna start using all those torques? @7:06... Give it to a subscriber with a DMax. I'm unbiased because I'm a Ford guy.
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  391.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  LOL. I get it. I had a 3.0 Powerstroke F150 and tuned it to race 5.0 trucks while still getting 30 mpg.
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  392. @1:05... But if you ARE going to kill yourself, do it at work. This way, at least someone can get paid.
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  393. Sounds like it's got a bunch of typical out-of-warranty GM issues. @9:45... Those solenoids are the wastegate controllers. @11:00.. I know it''s a foreign concept for most of us men, but you could try reading the instructions. @18:15... Are we just ignoring how nasty that cabin filter looks? @33:45... I would consider it a badge of honor to be trolled by Ray. I assume you read some of my comments mostly because I comment on nearly every video. I'm also partially certain you have taken at least one or two of my suggestions, even if some seem silly.
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  394. That right side subframe bushing looks pretty ate up. Probably from soaking in PS fluid for many months. Don't you just love working on a car that's pissing fluid all over you the entire time?
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  395. SNAFU really is the perfect word. Like I said before... I'd source the correct part myself, charge the customer and give his incorrect one back to him. Let him deal with returning it. I'm so done with cheap people owning expensive cars. Being able to make the payments doesn't mean you can afford the car. You have to be able to afford the maintenance, gas, insurance and all of the other expenses that go with owning these cars. @27:00... I keep a large, clean beach towel at the shop to hang over the door. Prevents damage from the lift on the outside and sweaty arms on the door panel on the inside.
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  396. With as much as you're doing to this, would it be easier to drop the entire drivetrain out the bottom and then work on it? @36:00... It's easy to install and remove the hose with the engine out. That's how GM got it in there.
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  397. People don't seem to understand... Replacing you brake pads is super cheap compared to replacing brake pads, rotors and calipers.
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  398. @3:05... TWO CHAIIIIINZ!!! @20:00... I like to use copper spray on those paper gaskets. They seem to seal better. @29:00... A piece of all thread with a large washer and nut work perfectly to push those on. @46:10... You should hit that cooler with some foaming engine cleaner. @50:10... I've been doing it 30 years and I don't have any drain bamage.
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  399. @2:07... Las Vegas and Phoenix. Not so much L.A.. Here in Vegas, we had a Delta 757 on the tarmac for 4 hours and the a/c couldn't keep up. Some people went to the hospital with heat exhaustion. @43:30... MAF? Does it have an aftermarket oil filter? Throttle body, slow motor? Cats clogging? @48:55... Forgot the clamp from the MAF to the tube.
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  400. I had a '97 B4000 extended cab. Loved that truck. Because it was basically a Ranger, all the parts were super cheap. Not that I ever really needed anything. I think I did oil changes and brakes in the 3 years I had it.
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  401. Some Nissan 5.6's had a similar issue with a ball plug on the side of the engine. The actual fix is to tap the ball back into it's seat with a punch and hammer. Some techs (the unscrupulous ones) would write it up as a leaking timing cover if it was under warranty. The criminal techs would do that even if it was customer pay. @3:50... Also, a lot of shops actually LOSE money on oil changes. They use cheap oil changes to lure you on the rack so they can upsell other services. @8:45... Uhhhhhh... Wear's the belt?
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  402. @6:05... Most OEM wheels are lug-centric. That's why the lug nut seat is tapered... To pull the wheel into position. It's rare to find hub-centric OEM wheels. @11:30... To open those up, put the tail in a bench vice and then pull. That will open it up. @23:00... I'd drill those mounting holes out a little and use Rivnuts in the holes.
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  403. Love your comment about drywall screws. I see so many cars with drywall screws holding stuff on. I don't get it... Why would a shop even have drywall screws?
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  404. If you're doing a cam and sending out the heads, have them worked and oversize valves installed. Make full use of that cam. If someone makes headers for thes FWD cars, I'd do those too. Yeah, it's a bit more money, but the performance gain is noticeable.
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  405.  @BillMalcolm-tn3kq  There no such thing as too much power, just not enough skill.
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  406. It looks like this truck has been cobbled on by some low level fleet tech, who really should only be doing oil changes.
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  407. @17:00... Just use the scan tool to reset it. So much easier. @23:33... Holding the hose in is just making it come out the other hose. Just block it with your thumb.
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  408. I try to avoid using a whiz wheel on aluminum, but this engine is iron, so it shouldn't be a problem. Much less likely to experience material loss.
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  409. Just noticed... Almost 1/2 Mil subscribers. You gotta plan on getting yourself (or the family) a present when you hit it. Maybe a boat? New car for the wifey?
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  410. The NV200 is a Sentra, which means it's over due for the 60k mile fuel pump replacement service. Safety 3rd!
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  411. Sometimes, you can unbolt the trans mount and raise the trans slightly to get the pan out. Also, the bell housing would have come off easier and by itself if you removed the C-Clip around the input shaft. You skipped that step. There's a ton of videos on "YouTube University" about rebuilding 6L80's. I'll admit that even after 35 years of working on cars, there's stuff I don't know. I'll occasionally watch videos because everything I want to do has been done before by someone else.
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  412. Ray, go on Amazon or eBay and buy a bunch of those Nissan push clips. They fit SO many different cars and a cheap if you get the Chinese knock-offs. The only bad thing is that the knock-offs are made of hard plastic and break if you ever need to take them back off. The real ones are softer nylon and can be use several times.
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  413. Yep. Lapel mic was off, so since the camera couldn't find it, it reverted back to the on camera mic. Shit happens.
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  414. @1:50... Residential wire nut on a vehicle? Nooooo. I'd fix that first. Man, this new camera kinda sucks. Doesn't like to lock focus. I'd just replace the filter. They're cheap.
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  415. That Panera cup is probably a few months old. Yuck.
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  416. You didn't hammer the pad pins over on the last corner, unless you did and didn't show it. Also, you took the time to hand pack the bearings with marine grade grease and then displaced it all with regular red bearing grease when you used the grease gun. I know... Reeeeeeeeee!
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  417. @5:30... We're not all like that. I assume all customers are idiots.
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  418. This pays what, 0.4? LOL.
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  419. Well, at least it's not an older Civic with the steering gear attached to the firewall. Those are a PITA. Wish I had a Dave. My helper is only skilled enough to clean up the shop. @9:30... I put a pole jack under the rear of the subframe and completely remove the rear bolts and loosen the fronts. @16:00... Did we forget to suck the fluid out of the reservoir? @20:00... Won't happen. The subframe is the only thing that would fall out.
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  420. I don't know how you work with those nitrile gloves. They're so loose and wrinkly. I use one size too small latex, so they're nice and tight. Like a second skin.
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  421. So I'm guessing the in service date was before Nov. 2018? Otherwise that valve cover gasket was still under warranty.
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  422. Did this job on my back in my mother's garage on her '01 Cherokee. Also resealed the oil pan and replaced the rear main.
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  423. In addition to being a tech, I'm a former firefighter/EMT. Your co-worker cut his tendons. Tendons move bones, ligament attach bones together and keep them from moving. BTW, you did miss a spot. Black shmoo sticking out from the door panel. You can see it @34:40.
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  424. When timing with a light, I like to highlight the timing mark on the pulley, like you did, but I also highlight the desired location on the indicator. This way, I can just turn the distributor until the two marks line up. @8:00... Ditch the nozzle, use a funnel. @19:00... Shouldn't that fan be in front of the car? LOL.
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  425. Seems you get incorrect parts as often as I do. Glad it's not just my parts stores that suck. Also, I notice you wear your wedding ring. I'm not married, but a have a couple of guy at my shop that wear silicone rings at work. After seeing one accident related to a metal wedding ring, I always recommend silicone rings in the shop.
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  426. @4:30... Why are you using c'lock nuts? Don't have any regular nuts?
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  427. If you do need the special tools, you can get them online for cheap. It's worth buying them to do the job.
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  428. I'm wondering what the shorter radiator is actually for. The core support has the bolt holes for the smaller radiator. Maybe it's for the V6 trucks?
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  429. With the ECM having a ground issue on the FP circuit, it's possible there's other issues in the ECM, causing an overfueling issue. JUNK! Get a new ECM.
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  430. You didn't swap the battery blanket!!!! Reeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
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  431. Maybe it's just me, but 'd back the car out of the shop before blowing off the leaves. Then I don't have to sweep up the leaves.
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  432. Wish I had a tool vendor that sold Milwaukee. I've just got the 4 usual suspects and they only sell their own stuff. Speaking of tool trucks... 2 words, magnetic sockets.
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  433. It's hard to kill and old small block. Just bore it, deck it, Machine the crank and build it.
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  434. @1:00:00... I don't understand why manufacturers insist on using low torque type fasteners (torx or allen head) in high torque applications. High torque fasteners should always be hex head.
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  435. Why not just get a Generac whole house generator? A propane one would be perfect.
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  436. @14:00 It's stuck cause it's in the vise. @20:15... Sounds like a Jasper.
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  437. GM's come with a new sensor because it's part of the hub. This means you can't replace the sensor or the hub independently. This makes the parts more expensive and also makes replacing a bad sensor more laborious. I prefer they be separate parts.
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  438. @43:50... You forgot the idle air control.
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  439.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  Thanks for clearing it up.
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  440. Now that you've got 1/2M subs, be prepared to be offered "junkets" to visit companies and feature them in your videos. It seems 1/2M is where you start getting attention.
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  441.  @TheRedneckAtheist  it's so easy to just follow up with an alcohol pad that I just do it. They're also very cheap.
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  442. I've got the same little socket set for doing dash actuators in Nissan trucks. I saved a little money by not getting the handle. I just use a 7/16's ratcheting wrench. The car is on when the, "Ready" light is illuminated. I'm guessing this car gets zero maintenance. Either that or whoever's doing the oil changes isn't checking the tire pressures.
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  443. It's the internet. The anonymity gives people the "courage" to say things they'd never say to someone in person. Sometimes people forget there are real people on the other end of their comments. Ignore the hate. Do what you feel you should. It's your channel, just keep an eye on your analytics and see if you gain or lose subscribers and adjust. I don't know your financial situation, but with almost 1/2 mil subscribers, you might wanna consider hiring a social media person to edit videos, watch analytics and handle coordinating Twitter, Insta, FB and Youtube.
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  444. Ray, you asked for suggestions at the end... It would be nice if you added a video of the alignment process. I do alignments, but I figure a video of the process would be nice for the bulk of your viewers.
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  445. @15:00... Clean the nut before you weld. @17:28... See all that white? That's the coating on the nut burning up. It's going to weaken your welds. That's why you clean both surfaces before welding.
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  446. I bought one of these at CoPart. I'm pulling the engine, ECM and harness to install in my '87 Hardbody. I've had it since new and it has 465k miles. The original 3.0 V6 still runs, but it's very tired.
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  447.  @leakyjeep5.9  no it wasn't. I used this truck for delivering phone books and newspapers for years. It regularly hauled over 1 ton in the bed.
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  448. Something worth mentioning... Vacuuming the a/c does remove air, but that's not the reason you vacuum an a/c system. Removing air is the mechanism that introduces a vacuum, but the reason you introduce a vacuum is to boil off any water in the system. As pressure in the system approaches 0, the temperature at which water boils drops dramatically. At 0.5 psia, water boils at 80 degrees F. Fun with physics.
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  449. Why start the engine and get it hot? Just pressure test it. I think the proper diagnosis is that this PT Cruiser needs a new PT Cruiser.
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  450. Mosquitoes bite ankles because people usually have less hair there due to socks preventing hair growth. Been using my flip socket to remove wheels for 20+ years. Never broken one. They're pretty strong. Ray, you need at least one screw jack. I have two for dropping front subframes when I need to remove FWD transmissions.
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  451. @1:30... It's not about competence, just pay AutoAuth the $50 to get your Triton registered. @6:00... The lug nuts are 2 piece. They have a washer and bearings. The bearings are supposed to be lubed with oil when installing them. This allows the washer to spin freely and apply even torque to the wheel. @6:25... They're like that so they can be rotated to the rear. I believe the outside rear goes to the front. The inside rear goes to the outside rear, and the front goes to the inside rear.
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  452. Yes, lea's all agree that Carolina Squat is rucking fretarded. @12:00... I replaced my spring packs and used urethane bushings in my new hangers. I put 1 ton springs in my '87 Hardbody with 465k miles. @19:30... and no, it doesn't matter which way the bolt goes, for all the REEEEE's out there. @22:45... Rear U-bolt isn't quite seated. @31:45... That's what you think. OSHA and MSHA can show up at any regulated work site unannounced. I worked in mining for 23 years and had plenty of surprise inspections.
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  453. Insurance companies suck. Also, body shops that cooperate with them and refuse to stand up for their customers suck. When my Mustang was hit, I had to refuse delivery of the car twice after I inspected it and found non-Ford parts on it and also found some brackets had been bent back instead of replaced. Body shop told me my insurance wouldn't pay for Ford parts and wouldn't replace the brackets. I had to have an attorney call my insurance and threaten a lawsuit to get the car repaired correctly. Switched insurance companies after the repair.
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  454. Probably a woman with her 2+ kids with her who needs to get them to one of their 12 activities and is running late because Starbucks too too long to make her Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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  455. Any time I install a used engine, I always replace the oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets. Just because.
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  456. Good thing it's not a Nissan, with an oil pan that's glued on with grey RTV that seems to have some super glue mixed in.
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  457. Why is the MAF wire connected there? Because that's the same air box lid as many other FWD 3.5 Nissans. To move that clip would be very expensive because they'd need to produce a unique part just for this car. I'm on your side, but this is the reason. @25:00... That friction has a name. It's called "stiction". Yes, that's a real word, used in physics.
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  458. What's all that crap you're putting in the coffee?
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  459. @11:00... That's very cleanable. @18:00... Destructively remove the plugs and replace them. Or, use a sucker to pull the trans fluid out through the dipstick. @30:50... The skill is going to be setting the ride height.
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  460. @3:50... Wow... That wheel got really hot at some point. That's the color chrome turns when it gets hot. Possibly, the rear calipers were stuck or e-brake was left on. @8:15... Well, based on the fact that the parking brake guts are missing, I'm guessing t=it was left on and wore the shoes to the metal, which heated everything to surface of the sun temps. Probably took out the bearings. @26:15... Mad Max isn't from the 90's or even the 80's... 1979 Mel Gibson's big break. It took him from being an Australian actor to Hollywood.
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  461. Looked to me like the pins on the new connector were too low. They weren't lining up with the female connector.
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  462.  @2pugman  Wanna try AZ for a few minutes? Just stick your head in the oven. Same goes for Vegas.
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  463. Let us know when you're hiring. I'll submit a resume.
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  464. I had a motorcycle license and wanted to get it back. Here in NV you can take the advanced course, which is one day, and get your license back. The 2 day course is for newbs.
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  465. @4:40... They're greasable. You just gotta completely disassemble them. I imaging that would be Dorman's explanation. Raise the truck up higher and use a screw jack to help. @22:30... Don't forget to lube the center splines.
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  466. @1:40... Not a Mazdaspeed. They've got the turbo 2.3L. @13:40... That's where the line would go for the clutch master on manual cars. It shares the reservoir with the brakes.
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  467. @31:35... As soon as they finish texting.
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  468. You got a screw jack! Nice.
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  469. That subframe needs the POR15 treatment. I live in Vegas, so I only see those when the car is from somewhere else. However, I'm from Boston, so I used to work on these all the time. When I get those cars here, I coat them with POR15 to stop the cancer.
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  470. @2:00... My first thought is to turn off the A/C and see if the fan comes on thermally. Try commanding it on and watch the coolant temp sensor voltage for a smooth ramp. My second thought is to pressurize the system and try to force a leak. I'm curious why you don't like removing the entire cooling module as an assembly. You always try to remove just the failed part, but it so much easier to remove the entire assembly. It's how it goes in when the car is assembled. @45:00... That non removable upper hose connection is gonna make it hard to get the fan in. This is why I remove the entire module. You can assemble everything out of the car and then just drop it in.
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  471.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  I use a tool. If you use it often, you learn the technique. They're definitely a pain the first few times you use it.
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  472.  @gazza750  Not really. I put 100psiin my SureShot can an it'll spray half way across the shop. You just gotta remove the little plastic thing in the tip.
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  473.  @gregjohnson2073  mine has 465k miles.
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  474. Many V8 powered American cars have one thing in common... The T56 manual trans. Mustangs, Camaros, Vettes, and Vipers all used the T56. The T56 is a double overdrive trans. Both 5th and 6th were overdrives. I averaged 32 mpg on a trip from Vegas to Panguitch, UT in my Mustang GT.
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  475. The difference in thinking between a parts swapper and a tech... Parts swapper, "Car doesn't start, therefore replace starter". Tech, "Car doesn't start. Let's figure out why".
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  476. GM truck with a bad fuel pump? Never! I have an old stock GTR pump (left over from when I installed a dual pump system) rigged up with some big alligator clips and a hose that I used as a transfer pump to empty fuel tanks. Makes handling the tank much easier. I also run a ratchet strap around the tank to the jack. Re: The chisel/spark thing... In 35 years, I have yet to blow myself up, but if you're really worried about it, use a brass punch. No sparks.
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  477. Well, now that that Cummins is finally broken in... That truck can be driven as is. Just doesn't have a parking brake. Tell that writer to leave the tech stuff to the techs. He's worried about losing the sale.
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  478. Time for coffee, Ray, and relaxation. Did two Kia Soul automatic transmissions yesterday. Arms are sore.
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  479. Former Nissan Tech. P0744 = Replace valve body. P0744 + sparkles = replace trans. We never did any trans repairs. @28:40... "Farther" is distance, "further" Is a greater amount.
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  480. @20:58... Nice strategic product placement. ;) @25:00... You really only want to rinse a K&N in the reverse direction of the air flow. You wanna rinse the dirt OUT of the filter, not into it. @28:43... Ray, seriously... Read the directions... The filter requires a LIGHT mist of oil and only on the dirty side. You NEVER oil the clean side. That's how you kill MAF sensors. K&N even specifically says that oiling the clean side can destroy the MAF. I hope you did this just for the REEEEEEEEEE!
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  481. Don't overload that trailer. You can usually get about 1k more than they're rated for.
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  482. You're hold the wand at too much of an angle. Your shielding gas isn't doing its job. Hold the wand more vertically so that the shielding gas stays over the weld and doesn't "blow away". I had that problem when I started welding. I was holding the wand at an angle so I could see my weld. My instructor told me, "don't tilt the wand, tilt your head".
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  483. @8:57... Viewers born in the 90's are like, "I don't get it". LOL. Candy! Must be from 1-800-radiator @14:45... I always put a little A/C oil on the o-rings so they don't pinch or roll going in.
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  484. @21:30... Ray, you can fix cars all day, but you can't fix stupid.
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  485. @10:00... You forgot to spin the tire on the rim so the yellow dot lines up with the valve stem. I'm used to doing race tires, so I line it up exactly, not "close enough". I'm not a fan of the spoon style bead breaker. I prefer my old Hunter with the rollers that break the bead after the wheel is place on the turntable.
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  486. Ray, what brand is that bleeder? Works the same as the one I have in my shop, but mine is hand held. Would be nice to have one that sits one the floor. I had one of the fancy 5 hose machines at Nissan, but now that I have my own place, it's not in the budget.
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  487. Regarding the sticker... It applies to some, but not all. Some Patriots are just that and some are racists using patriotism as a cover. To be clear, the sticker neither says nor implies that all patriots are racists.
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  488. Yeah, after about 30 minutes of fighting, I cut them off and drill them out. @15:00... You gotta heat 360 degrees around the stud, not just around the outside of the flange.
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  489. Car may have been on when the battery was replaced. Sometimes techs replace the battery with the engine running to prevent a loss of radio station presets, etc... That would cause the low voltage code and usually causes some sort on ECM or ABS code. Also, I'm wondering if your service advisor told the customer they only need a #6 coil or if she told them they need all of the coils.The labor cost for just the #6 (which doesn't require intake manifold removal) and all of them must be huge. I'm not at my shop, so I can't look it up. I use to get in arguments with my service advisors for selling work I didn't recommend. I get that their job is sales, but I've been called out by customers for recommending work they just had done or they knew they didn't need. I then had to explain that that was the service advisor and I didn't recommend that work. I've actually had service advisors recommend steering flushes on cars with electric steering.
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  490.  @feluke8396  "right mind"...
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  491. @11:30... Spit on it! 😂 So, I'm guessing they declined fixing the A/C?
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  492. I was a Nissan Master Tech for 4 years. People like to buy P/S pumps from the parts stores. They always end up leaking or not pumping. Yes, they're about $400, but if you get one from Nissan, it should be the last one you buy. I rarely got a "comeback" for a leak. This is specific to the Nissan pumps for some reason. I've bought pumps for other brands at the parts store and never had a problem.
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  493. @9:00... This is why my air tools are Matco (which are modified IR's). I know why it leaked. They re-used the metal gasket. So many people think because the gasket is metal, it can be reused. It can't.
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  494. I think I probably would've pressure washed those walls inside the shop before rolling in my boxes. They look a wee bit dirty.
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  495. @8:15... You have less pressure in the manifold than at the compressor outlet because there's pressure loss in the piping and charge cooler. This is why people replace rubber hoses with hard pipes and replace rubber connectors with reinforced silicone.
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  496.  @ls_812  The "Sure Shot" can. Yep, I have 2 and have a 55 gallon drum at my shop.
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  497. Get some concrete anchors and bolt the compressor to the floor. Run 1/2" PEX with shark bites around the shop walls. I always make sure my female hose ends are universals, so they fit automotive and industrial male ends. Jeep probably has a plugged cat.
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  498. @31:30... I drop the rear of the subframe down and drill out the hole for the larger all thread. @39:30... Heat the subframe. The newer cars have a steel subframe and can take heat. The '06 and older have an aluminum subframe that Nissan says not to heat. @47:50... remove the two rear subframe bolts so you don't need a wobble. @1:06:12... There is no OEM bushing. You have to buy the entire rear subframe. You know what bushing goes is perfectly? The Whiteline.
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  499. I know where the hood prop rod is... It's wherever you last had it. Glad to be of service.
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  500. That jump box is junk. Every time you use it, it fails to chooch. Gotta love these newer cars... Disassmeble car, replace alternator, reassemble car.
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  501. @1:37... Sounds like a pretty good Australian impersonation. LOL @8:30... It's because you have no work to go to in the morning and nothing pressing to do. Do you also feel anxious when you're on vacation? Look forward to that when you retire. Guys like us, who work for a living, have a hard time adjusting to not working.
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  502.  @KRT045  No. The SRT4 was a Dodge Caliber (and previously a Neon). Chrysler made both a low power turbo PT cruiser and a higher powered PT Cruiser GT. Both made less power than the SRT4.
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  503.  @KRT045  What part of, "The SRT4 was a Dodge Caliber (and previously a Neon). Chrysler made both a low power turbo PT cruiser and a higher powered PT Cruiser GT. Both made less power than the SRT4." was incorrect? The PT GT was not a differently badged SRT4. It had a different intake, turbo, piping and intercooler and only made 230 hp, compared to the SRT4's 285hp. I've owned two Caliber SRT4's. I know quite a bit about them. One I kept stock, the other made around 400 whp.
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  504. Nothing wrong with your speech. The only thing I find peculiar is your choice to not use contractions when you could.
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  505. @27:35... Lower bolt on the mount isn't tight. In case you forgot.
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  506. I am sooooo happy to see you rejecting shitty parts. Can't tell you how many times I've received crappy Chinese knock-off parts and had to reject them. I tell my writers, "if it's not an OEM brand name, I don't want it". I want Bosch, Denso, NGK, etc... Brands that make OE parts. I don't want "Import Direct", etc... brands.
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  507. Are there really no hardware stores near you?
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  508. I just wanted to say that I'm glad you haven't fallen prey to the Youtube sponsors game. Tired of seeing mid-video promotions for food delivery, video game apps and Temu from many of the channels I subscribe too.
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  509. @7:25... Rotors look fine to me. No lip or scoring. I'd tell my customer that rotors aren't necessary yet and save them for the next brake job. @14:30... I do a lot of brake jobs on cars with Brembo fixed calipers. I bout a tool specifically for them. It looks like a duck bill. Works great. @18:25... clean the old pins with some Scotch-Brite. Lets the pads slide easier. With the hardware being wrong, I'd check the pads too. Make sure the wear pads are the same size. @21:30... I tell customers, if they bring their own parts, there's no warranties. @32:10... That was only Wendy's and they've backtracked on that. @35:00... It's a torque stick, but... Is it an electric specific torque stick? Traditional torque sticks are designed to work with air tools. They'll over torque with an electric. They started making electric specific torque sticks a few years ago.
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  510. With rotors and pads now coming with break in coatings, according to EBC, no special break in procedures are required. Just stopping normally from over 35 mph a few times will bed them in. Break in procedures were required back when rotors and pads didn't come with coatings.
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  511. That steering wheel is gross.
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  512. I look at these situations as the perfect opportunity for upgrades. To have this all apart and put it back stock is a crying shame. @12:26... If you use a chain, you can use the forklift to set the engine. Much safer and easier that using the hoist.
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  513. No sound effect for the brake clean. I feel cheated. BTW, that was European vehicle coolant. That Honda's probably gonna explode into a million pieces in about a week. 🙃
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  514. @8:35... Eleventeen. Sounds like you been watching some, "AvE" videos.
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  515. 3.6 with a misfire and the coil and plug have already been done... Possibly a lifter. Is there a tick? Common failure on the 3.6. I'm surprised that's not in Shop Key.
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  516.  @pilsplease7561  No. I've done the repair. Google Pentastar 3.6 tick.
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  517. I'm already subscribed. I can't subscribe any more!
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  518. The drain plug was that tight and the threads weren't all boogered up? You got lucky. BTW, I found the missing valve stem cover... @18:07
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  519. You need T-Shirts with your logo on the back and "GRAVITY!" on the front.
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  520. Holy spark plug sockets, Batman!
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  521. I use ShopKey for my work orders/accounting. I like it. You can try it for free if you ask your Snap-On guy to refer you. BTW, I kinda envy you. You're still young and you've managed to start your own place and have a great family. I spent so much time worrying about making money that I'm 49, single and no kids. Probably never going to have any either. I feel I missed out and if I could do it again, I'd definitely take some time to have a life.
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  522. @1:45... Don't you just love when people fill their tank on their way to the shop? @24:30... If I drive a car and can't recreate a symptom, I'll often have the customer drive while I ride shotgun. Sometimes the customer does something to create the problem.
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  523. Compressor was locked up. It popped the fuse.
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  524. I heard using an impact on worm gear clamps can cause crank walk. I read it on the interwebs, so you know it's true. After you said, "And as always", I expected to hear, "Keep yer dick in a vice". :)
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  525. Pull the purge valve off and blow through it. If it doesn't seal when it closes, it'll pop a code.
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  526. Ha! Like I said in the previous video... Anything with "Dorman" stamped on it should immediately be suspect. They make the crappiest of the crappy parts. Don't get another Dorman, get an OEM. @10:00... That's from topping off. Tell the customer to stop doing that, or they're going to continue to have problems. @11:10... Because Dorman.
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  527. That Subie motor, I'd plan on using a Heli-Coil. The dril bit will be oversized. It's going to take a minute to drill out that hardened extractor. If it was me, I'd strip the block down, have a machine shop do it, because they can make the hole straight, then rebuild (or performance build, depending on the customer) the engine.
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  528. @13:50... I use an Xacto knife. @24:50... It's good you like those. You're gonna have to adjust them to set the water seal at the top. Because the door is frameless, the seal at the top of the glass is pretty important. Gotta be adjusted to prevent leaks, but also not bind up. Also gonna have to relearn the stops on the motor.
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  529. It frustrates me as a tech to see people buying vehicles that tax their budget to the point where they can't afford to maintain a vehicle. I always tell people, "When you're buying a vehicle and making a monthly budget, don't forget maintenance. Vehicle expenses aren't just your payment and insurance. There's also maintenance and gas (that's for the folks who never half more than 1/2 a tank)".
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  530. Ray, has your brake clean increased in price? I went from $1.99/can to $2.49/can. That has cost our shop an extra $360/mo.
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  531. With this van having Hydroboost brakes, that cooler isn't really suitable. Your parts person could have found a better one if they tried local performance shops. My guess is they called only the usual places or they were given a price limit.
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  532. So, you doing the fan and water pump too?
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  533. These misplaced tools everywhere is what happens when to don't "reset" and put away all of you tools after every job.
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  534. Jeez, Ray, how old is this video? @22:48... Raise that piece up in the vice so you can place the Sawz-All's guard up against the work. That's what it's there for. That allows all of the energy to go to the work, rather that shaking your hand. @25:55... Pretty sure it's pronounced "Ah-Vey". He's from French Canukistan.
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  535. Someone in the shop really likes Evanescence. I think this is the 4th video in a row that I've heard them.
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  536. @1:26... Move that red parts truck and make that the dedicated Wife Unit parking spot, complete with "Wife Unit parking only" sign. The kid units and wife unit deserve covered parking. That's your spot now, isn't it? @5:00... A lot times they didn't even really discount the item. @10:00... The gasket groove is usually machined into the aluminum part. The only time I see a gasket in a cover (whether it be an oil pan or valve cover) is if it's aluminum or plastic. You never see a groove machined into a steel cover. Too expensive to manufacture. They'd just use a flat gasket. I wish all oil pans were like this. For a few extra dollars of manufacturing cost, manufacturers could prevent so many oil leaks and oil leak repair costs. Silicone is far more likely to leak than a rubber gasket.
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  537. Either a voltage issue or the ECM is scrolling the codes for some reason. It seems to be scrolling the same codes.
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  538.  @dannylinc6247  yes
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  539. This is why I buy non-ethanol fuels for my small engines. You know, you can buy new push rods for these. It's losing power because you know that push rod isn't perfectly straight. @25:00... You can see it's still bent. You fix everything else the right way, don't half-ass this. Get new ones. @27:20... Now you can be a REAL Florida man and drive it to the liquor store.
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  540. BTW, Ray, I think you got your Chevy's and Ford's mixed up. Title says 5.3 Triton.
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  541. No door handle video? You said you got the handle. Also, did you test the battery? You did say you were going to do that.
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  542. Go all the way up, set it on the locks and put a screw jack under the tow hitch. Perfectly safe. @24:00... Nope. Time for a reman. They're not terribly expensive. It's worth it to save the truck.
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  543. @0:56... Minor play in lots of components compounds and acts the same as a lot of play in one component. "While you're in there" is going to be a good road to follow on this one.
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  544. Why don't you use the tow truck? I figured you got it for a reason. Offer your customers a tow for $60. That's what we do. We offer pick up and delivery.
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  545. Seems like a perfect time to tell your customer to upgrade to a tubular front K-Member. Griggs Racing makes a nice one with mounts for about $1k. I'd also do a set of Hotchkis springs and swaybars, along with some Bilstein shocks. You know... "while you're in there" LOL. @20:35... I remove the swaybar from the car and leave the endlinks intact.
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  546. I think if I'm evac'ing the A/C and removing the belt anyways, I'd just pull the compressor.
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  547.  @brainfreeze44131  That's exactly what I said.
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  548. @7:50... They're to guide air that comes through the grill and spills down into the bumper moving through the condenser and radiator, instead of going around them. I like when you say, "come over here". When working in the shop, I say, "get over here" like Scorpion from Mortal Combat. Nobody gets it. I've found that when I can find the hole, just toss a little flour on it... What? 😁 You had to pull the grill off a 3rd time off camera for the upper headlight harness, didn't you? 😉
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  549. @3:00... Downstream connector on an upstream sensor, or just a downstream sensor in the wrong box. I've found that many times this is due to a customer purchasing, incorrectly re-boxing and returning. Folks at these parts stores don't ever check returned items. I've purchase new spark plugs only to bring them to the shop, open the box and find used plugs in the box. This goes back to that previous video you made about the quality of the employees working at parts stores.
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  550. I had an '18 Lariat Ministroke. I loved it. Sold it because I didn't really need it any more and I was offered only $2k less than I paid for it new.
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  551. I see the BG guy visited your shop. We have one too.
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  552. @13:30... That happened once at the Nissan dealer I was at. Service manager actually stood up for the tech and got into a shouting match with the sales manager. He told the sales manager to keep his people "the f*** out of my shop".
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  553. @18:55... "Fabric tape". @30:00... If it doesn't look good, it doesn't make any power. BTW, those filter socks are great at catching large particles like sand and dead bugs, but they cost some airflow. Someone tested them on YouTube a while back. Can't remember which channel, but I'm sure it's searchable. @49:00... Do you have an exhaust pyrometer yet? That's one of the most important gauges for a diesel.
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  554. Nissan uses liquid filled mounts. We used to love doing oil changes on Maximas because most of them had bad rear mounts. Look for the shmoo leaking out and get paid. Nissan warranty time was over 6 hours. I can do it in 30 minutes.
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  555. @11:32... Man, you're last few videos have been filled with, "that's what she said"s and I'm starting to feel you know this. LOL.
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  556. You guys really need a HD rack. Curious... Why are you using a flip socket? I only use that for lug nuts. I know you have regular sockets. Also, you've forgotten the cardinal rule of mechanics. "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer". So, we're not replacing the rusted away backing plate?
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  557. I'd do the header with the trans and clutch off. Much more room to work.
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  558. The socket's an 1 1/16", not a 26. I keep a 1 1/16" just for this. I see an exhaust manifold removal in your future. Don't you hate when what should be a simple one day job turns into an absolute fuster cluck of a project.
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  559.  @peted5217  Try $10k. I had a Verus Pro set up with it's own box, printer, 30" monitor. It listed for close to $14k, but got it for $8k off the demo truck.
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  560. @12:20... Reeeeeeeee!!! You removed the zinc coating! Now the copper's gonna corrode! Reeeeeeee!
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  561. @14:25... What don't ever touch tools again dummy did that? @23:00... I have thousand of hours on loaders from 643 Bobcats to Cat 999s
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  562. @12:19... Is that a "Cherry Bomb" muffler? Haven't seen one of those in a minute. @13:45... They're not flexible because the orange one is heater hose and the black one is a universal radiator hose. Neither are meant for fuel. The exposure to fuel vapors has hardened them. If the customer's finances allow, I'd get the OE hoses, if they're still available. @26:00... Even if the directions are for GM, don't they still indicate which wire is which on the new unit? They don't say something like red is pump power, black is pump ground, etc...? I'd also pull up the wiring diagram on Alldata for the OE wiring. The level sender doesn't matter which wire is which. The level sensor is just a variable load inline on the circuit to ground. It's like an incandescent light bulb with a variable length filament. @42:53... Yep. If it only runs with a vacuum leak, it's rich. Stuck fuel injector? Bad MAF?
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  563. I think it just popped a gasket. The hole in the radiator probably caused it to overheat, weakening the head gasket.
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  564. @30:58... was that a drip or dirt?
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  565. I don't install customer parts either. My reason has nothing to do with money. It's about not wanting to do the job twice. I am NOT installing your "cheapest you could find" eBay and Amazon parts that WILL break, result in you blaming me and me doing the job a second time for free. When I supply the high quality part, I warranty it.
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  566. @3:30... "Bloody hell"! @4:05... "Tosser".
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  567. If the original rotor is scored up, why not throw the one that came with the diff on the lathe and then use it?
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  568. My mother had one of these with the 6.8L V10. Think hers was a '97, maybe.
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  569. Wanna know how much my brain is in the gutter? That rivet explanation was rather sexual.
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  570. @8:00... That tool's gonna remove metal. I just use a pocket screwdriver. @16:00... I'd just remove the baffle. @19:30... I wouldn't use any RTV. If you put it in th groove, it could take up valuable real estate that the rubber needs. I never put RTV on rubber because until it dries, it acts like a lubricant. It's the same as leaving the mating surface oily. @25:30... Since I'm there, I'd replace the pick-up o-ring. @30:00... Seriously, Ray... Put down the camera. Either get a good head mount or use your tripods.
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  571. Get yourself a crank pulley installer. If you don't get it off the truck, they can be had fairly cheap. You never really want to pull the pulley on with the bolt. The potential to damage the threads in the crank is real. If that happens, you'll be dropping the crank. In 30 years, I've only seen it happen twice, but those two guys were hating life and their checks for those weeks sucked.
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  572. Fix the Dakota and donate it to a family that needs it. I'm sure a church nearby knows of a family that's in need of a reliable vehicle.
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  573. I feel bad for them. Someone clearly screwed this guy hard in the past. Based on the walker, he's a senior and some unscrupulous mechanic (notice I didn't say "technician") probably tried or did take advantage in the past.
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  574. Why do people buy vehicles they can't afford/don't want to maintain? I just don't get it. Misfire, A/C blowing warm, running rich, possible bad cat on bank 1,...
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  575. Can't you just unbolt the reservoir? The water seal for the plug is still in the old sender.
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  576. I had lat slide carbs on my '93 ZX-7. I had those carbs off to retune them every time the weather changed. The one thing you forgot... Inspect the needle diaphragm.
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  577. That mosquito biting you is a "she", not a "he". Only the females bite. 😁
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  578. @1:30... "But, I bought the 'extended mileage' oil and filter. It said 'good for 10k miles' on the box". [facepalm] @8:25... Use a normal sized flat blade screwdriver to release the inside clips. You insert it and twist, don't pry. @20:45... Yep. That's why the regular techs and master techs at my Nissan dealership hated doing oil changes. 0.3 hours. We always tried to find a warranty issue with the car so we could at least make something on the job. Every oil change I did too 0.5, so I lost 0.2 on the job. We'd say, "give it to the lube techs" and the response was always, "They're backed up, I could really use your help knocking out a few oil changes. Just knock them out, don't upsell them, we need to get caught up". So glad I left the dealership. @27:00... You need a remote drain plug removal tool. It's magnetic and looks like a flexible drum brake spring tool. I got one. No more oily hands.
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  579. @0:50... No such thing as "late" or "early" when you own your own business. @2:20... Looks like someone bought the Powerstop kit. If anyone wants good quality brake stuff for not a lot of money, those kits are pretty good. I've personally installed 5 sets on my own vehicles are about a dozen sets on customer cars. No complaints yet. @4:11... Well thanks for finally answer my question about what shop software you use. @5:35... Re-shiny. @10:42... That's awesome. I still have the SK Tools set that I got as an award from my auto shop teacher in high school back in the 80's.
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  580. No vacuum filler today?
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  581. Kill those caliper covers with fire!
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  582. Wheel chock's upside down!!!! OCD! Ahhhhhhh! Hey, Ray, at least it's not Country music. 😂 Two rules in my shop... 1) Don't be a dick. 2) You can listen to anything you want, as long as it's not Country.
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  583. "I have a coolant catch can under here". Not that any of the coolant is actually going to go in the catch can. ;)
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  584. Unless the guy's building a rock crawler, nothing wrong with the stock axle.
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  585. Maybe the shop is at a point here you could hire a Master Tech with some experience and open a second location? The key to retirement is passive income. Multiple locations is how you get there.
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  586.  @Back_door_bandit_98  nope.
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  587. Sounds like a blend door actuator.
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  588. GM didn't figure out how to paint trucks white until the late 2000's.
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  589. Are we not fixing the underlying issue of the water intrusion? Seems silly to replace the module only to have it get ruined at the next rainfall. I understand this may be to customer refusal, but it wasn't even mentioned in the video.
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  590. Here in Vegas, one of those motors used is about $800. Figure about $2500 to swap in a used motor with labor and miscellaneous parts/hoses.
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  591. As soon as you started it... Does it have DoD? Just did two DoD eliminations on 5.3's. Those sensors were so much easier on the LS1. Still have the special socket.
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  592. I know you know this, but for those watching who don't... You're not supposed to do a block test with the car running. Drain some coolant so there's an air space at the top of the radiator. Let the car run for a few minutes with the cap on. Don't let it get hot. Shut the car off and remove the cap. Then test the air in the radiator.
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  593. @4:45... I'd dip that bit in grease to keep any metal chips from ending up inside the block. Also, drilling anything larger than 1/8"... switch the drill to low speed. @6:45... Also, time for a new drill, or a new motor for that drill. The output shaft is tweaked. See your chuck wobbling?@14:00... I put a nut on the installer. I then put the insert on and run the nut down as a stop nut. @17:40... You need some sanding discs.
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  594. @1:30... Maybe it's time to start looking for a second location? Let Lauren run this shop. Once you get two shops up and running, you should be able to retire, but keep the YT channel just doing fun projects. @5:30... Wait until you pass 50. The half century mark is brutal.
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  595. I usually don't charge labor for an air filter, if I'm doing any other work. Supposed to do the foam with the cabin filter out. You get more air flow with it out. Also, I use Febreze on the carpets and headliner.
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  596.  @jaypauling793  Depends on the tech. You bring a car in with a random misfire, how do I know what to replace?
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  597. If the evaporator was plugged, the orifice tube is definitely plugged. I'd replace it as well since you already had the hose loose.
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  598. Could you please inspect my vehicle and tell me what's wrong with it so I can not fix it? Thanks. BTW, I also hate when I have to struggle to get my nuts off.
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  599. Regarding the fuel tank... that same thing happened to me. It's because these wrecking yards employ folks too stupid to be technicians. I also bought a used motor from a yard and told them I need the harness as well due to the plugs all crumbling on the harness I had. The sent the motor with the harness still attached, but it was cut where it goes through the firewall. When I called, they told me, "we sent as much of the harness as possible". Apparently, it's not possible to unplug the 2 plugs from the ECM and feed them through the firewall. I sent the whole thing back.
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  600. @10:30... are you sending the other set back? I was kinda pissed of for you when I saw the condition those other seats were in. @17:00... If you tighten those in the air, when you set it back down on the tires, loosen and retighten them. You don't want to preload those bushings by tightening them with the axle drooped. @33:00... I bet the float is stuck open. The float should stop the fuel flowing when the bowl is full. If it doesn't it just keeps filling.
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  601. You need new wheels. A truck with the power this is gonna make deserves some 19.5" Alcoas.
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  602. @2:28... A lot of techs never notice it, but Ford punches an arrow shaped hole in the frame to tell you where the front lift point is. @9:00... Does this truck have two trans coolers, one air/water and one air/air? Where do the trans lines out of that air/water cooler go? To the radiator or to an external air/air cooler? Wonder why there's two. Maybe tow package? @13:50... I'd install the cleaner and run it with the old filter. As the cleaner circulates and any dirt, debris or contaminants will get caught by the old filter. I'd then remove the pan, change the filter and refill with cheap store brand fluid. Run it for 15 minutes again, then do the exchange. @20:30... Yeah, I always use the OEM gasket. I've NEVER used a rubber gasket. They go straight in the round file.
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  603. I have no idea why I'm watching this, but I am.
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  604. @28:00... I'd fix the steering wheel. Two reasons. First, If the body shop doesn't fix it the owner might not and this rolling death trap will end up right back on the street with your wife in her minivan. Second, you can't really do an alignment with a steering wheel that isn't bolted on. How do you set the "steer ahead" and the toe? @32:35... Sounds like the right steering knuckle or strut is bent, or the subframe shifted to the right. Might need to loosen the mounting bolts and move it left with a big pry bar. Time for and insurance claim addendum. Mo' money.
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  605. @21:10... Farther is for distance. Further compares one thing to another.
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  606. Hey ray, The Torque Test Channel just did a video about torque sticks. They tested several brands and found them to be mostly accurate, but only when used on an air impact. Electric impacts tend to over torque with the stick. Turning down the impact, as you did, might fix that, but just thought I'd let you know.
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  607. I like to leave the purge solenoid connected and use the scan tool to cycle it. Sometimes, cycling the solenoid multiple times will reveal an intermittent problem.
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  608. When folks 10 years younger than you refer to themselves as old...
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  609. Why's this video so old? Stop working on cars and making money and do video production. ;)
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  610. If you service the trans every 30k miles and use genuine Nissan NS-2 or NS-3 fluid, these transmissions seem to do just fine. However, when neglected, they hive a high failure rate. They also don't like high temps, or sure. Nissan told us here in Vegas that we, along with Phoenix had a higher than average failure rate which resulted in Nissan issuing a TSB to add an oil cooler on early CVT's. They also sent us new dipsticks with a lower fluid level. @9:00... Regarding the color... New NS-2 is green. New NS-3 is blue. @10:20... Change to fluid and the filter. The filter is a canister filter on the side of the trans, not in the pan. @16:55... Not silicone. There's a metal gasket. @20:00... That fluid does look like it was replaced recently. Also there's supposed to be a fill level tube that screws into the drain hole with a 5mm Allen. It's missing, which leads me to believe a lazy tech removed it, failed to reinstall it and just dumped 4 quarts down the fill tube. You're supposed to reinstall the fill level tube after draining, fill until some spills out, reinstall the drain plug and run the engine until the trans come up to operating temp (monitoring with the scan tool), remove the drain plug and let the excess run out until it slows to a drip. Reinstall the plug with a new washer and you're done. @23:28... The reason why the writer added "loud noise" and P0776 to the RO is because there's a TSB to remove the pan and valve body and inspect the CVT belt. If it looks worn, replace the trans. If it's not worn, replace the valve body. All dealerships have both honest and shady writers/techs. I was honest, which is why I ended up quitting after 4 years and opened my own place. Seems to be a typical pattern for honest techs. @27:50... Yeah, they did a pad slap. I NEVER did pad slaps at the dealership. It's so easy to turn the rotors, I don't get not doing it. @34:50...Check when the code were cleared. Bet it's been a lot longer than 2 weeks ago. That code was never there. Like I said, the writer and tech invented that code because of the TSB.
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  611. Ray, you know 24" of standing water isn't uncommon in FL. during hurricane season. Just sayin'.
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  612. I'd invest in some dust boots to protect the shaft of those upside down shocks on the rear. They'll get pitted and tear up the seal if you don't cover them up. Your shop doesn't have one 10k lift for trucks? What about your 4-post alignment rack? It's not 10k? BTW, OSHA doesn't need a warrant. I really like your truck, even though I'm an F-450 guy. If your front brakes are getting hot, you might want to increase the gain on your trailer brake controller. When doing the front shocks, I find it easier to install the bottom first.
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  613.  @kevineverhart873  I own a shop. This isn't a DIY job for sure.
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  614. 1-800-radiator candy!
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  615. @32:45... Someone used an electric impact to install those sensors.
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  616. BTW, you did the right thing at the gas station, but these days, even if you're right, people would still call you a "Karen" for saying something.
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  617. A hook is much less likely to break the outlet. Grabbing and twisting can break a plastic housing.
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  618.  @Rekuzan Been doing this for 30 years. Trust me, sometimes careful doesn't matter. There's no downside to using the hook. You still twist off. The hook just breaks the "stiction".
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  619.  @johnr8439  That's their job. They deal with customers. When I have trouble, I don't go bug the writers.
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  620. I'm questioning your use of clear power steering fluid in the Hydroboost. Doesn't GM specifically call for Dexron? Although they're similar in viscosity, they're different chemically.
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  621. @1:14... DIC stands for "Driver Information Center" in "Ford". It's the center screen only, not the whole cluster. I just recently replaced a door latch in a Ford Edge for this exact problem. It was the driver's door latch, so the Retained Accessory Power wouldn't turn off with the door open. BTW, Hondas are also known for this broken wire issue.
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  622. "Safety squints"... Someone's been watching "AvE".
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  623. @13:30... Silver Eagle box. I got one of them. My air hammer is Silver Eagle. Hey, when are you gonna actually tune the truck? Don't need a pedal monster if you tune it. You know you're a YouTuber when you tell people in real life to "let me know in the comments".
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  624. I hope your writer paid you twice.
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  625. Nice New Edge. I will say that you really only needed two small spot welds. Also, knowing there's grease in there, I'd probably wait 20 or 30 minutes between welds. BTW, bought some of that purple brake lube. Works great. "New doesn't mean good, it means not used"... Yes! Excellent quote. Thanks for saying that. I actually had the problem that other tech is having. I put a "brand new" pump from the parts store on a car and still no power steering. Spent two hours trying to figure out what else was wrong before condemning the new pump.
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  626. @51:29... More likely, Spicer makes them for Ford. OEM's don't make most of the parts they use.
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  627. I love using Riv-nuts.
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  628. The alternator is now alternating and installing pixies.
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  629. The parts guy gets the Dorman because profit. Ray... You have a great day.
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  630. @10:50... If it's 4wd, put it in 4 low.
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  631. Now you know why my 4 years at the Nissan dealership were so much fun. You almost had a "welding socket" to go with your "welding pliers". LOL. I watched a new guy get so frustrated with this job, he removed the transmission. With all the work you did to remove the oil pump, I'd just replace it too.
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  632. @32:00... Don't forget the flex plate. LOL. @36:20... You're using the side of the grinder wheel! REEEEEEEEE!
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  633. Looks like something's wrong with that LF corner. You've got both adjusters maxed out to get in spec.
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  634. On the F150... Are the transmission bolts missing above the starter? Are there more bolts missing? Looks like the trans shifted sideways. Notice the exhaust pipe is shifted sideways? Also, the bolts for the trans mount to passenger's side frame rail are missing. When the trans torqued sideways, the starter hit the block and broke the trans case as well as the starter mounting tabs off the starter. The driveshaft was then at an unnatural angle, which broke the U-joint mount. Looks like your shop might be filing an insurance claim on this one.
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  635. @23:00... I'd use the tranny jack. Easier to raise and lower the diff.
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  636. Yes, it's a no right on red. That's what the red arrow means. Not that it matters.
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  637. @33:40... Before I was a Master Tech, I was an EMT. Carpals are in your wrist. Metacarpals are in the back of your hand. Phalanges are your fingers. BTW, I've said it before, but you didn't listen. With as much schmoo as you use, get a caulking gun and buy the large tubes of RTV Grey. It'll save both money and your Carpals.
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  638. Only thing I'd do different is to clean the RTV off the pan mating surface before reassembly. @52:45... Don't be lazy. Get the funnel out of the spare tire well.
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  639. I live in Vegas. You wanna grab a beer?
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  640.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  I'm glad I haven't been kicked out yet. I'm not rude though, so there's that.
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  641. @1:30... Same weight with more square inches of tread equals less pound/square inch. I don't know if you actually needed to remove the axle nut. Once the lower control arm is disconnected, you should be able to pull the axle out and swing it out of the way still attached to the hub. That's how I do Nissan Altima transmissions.
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  642. I speculate the rear pinion seal was replaced by a parts swapper that reinstalled the rear flange with an impact instead of a torque wrench. @28:00... Yeah, I don't do by feel. There's an actual torque spec. I use a torque wrench.
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  643. You should definitely invest in a second roll-up door. Then you can install the 3rd lift straight.
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  644. @11:55... Who makes that holster? Need.
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  645.  @PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod  Thanks.
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  646. When Nissan's do weird light stuff, it's usually a bad relay built into the BCM. Only way to fix it is a new BCM. This car needs one wheel and TWO tires. The one on the bent rim probably has internal damage. If you're looking for a new scanner, I've got an anniversary edition (looks like yours) Snap-On Triton I'll sell you. I'm retired and don't need it any more. @30:15... NEVER ohm out an airbag module. A DMM sends a small amount of voltage through a circuit to measure resistance. Sending voltage into an airbag module is not a good idea.
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  647. I'd test drive with the scanner in graph mode. That will show if you had a spike or a drop out.
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  648. Oof... That thing definitely has a branded title. Was rebuilt by a hack shop or an auction flipper. I bet all the bags went off. Didn't replace any of the airbag system. Bet there's no airbag in the steering wheel or dash. That car is supposed to have factory HID's and they should be adjustable. Might have aftermarket headlights. @7:17... Not coolant. The diff is adjustable. @10:30... I don't believe the MR had fog lights. I think the MR and RS had brake cooling ducts and the GSR had fog lights. I could be wrong, but that would explain the lack of wiring. Is there a switch for the fog lights?
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  649. It was touching at the bottom with on bracket and at the top with the other? Or was it touching at the top and bottom with both?
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  650. @2:43... But Ray, a Pedal Monster isn't a performance part. You make zero more HP with one. It would probably cost about the same to upload an HP Tuners tune, which not only adjusts the throttle map, but ALSO adds actual HP. I really have no idea why Pedal Monsters even exist.
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  651.  @brucepickess8097  I've got a lot of experience with it. Been working on cars for 35 years. I also have had a fistula in my left arm for dialysis since 2005.
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  652. @3:00... It's ALL OVER Vegas. I've even told people their high beams are on and they look at me like I have 2 heads. @13:38... Use a paint marker to mark the nuts/bolts, just in case.
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  653. I believe the packing protectant on new rotors is actually wax based. It used to be Cosmoline. I think they switched to wax due to home diy-er's not removing it. If not removed, the wax should burn off, but I always remove it.
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  654. When you use the detector in a vent, turn the fan on low, temp to cold, but with the A/C off. Cold air can trigger a false positive. Any refrigerant that's in the evaporator box will still be blown across the detector. With the high pressure dropping from 400 to 200 with the addition of your swamp cooler, I'm going with fan clutch as the main culprit for under performance after the charge.
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  655. I'd tell the customer it either need a whole new engine or I'm not warrantying the work.
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  656. I noticed you don't normally wear gloves. I used to not wear gloves because they were a PITA. I have found that using one size smaller than normal makes them much better. I normally wear a large, but use medium latex (not nitrile) gloves. Never work without them now. @49:00... This is why I said in the previous video that you should leave the valve covers off until after you do the timing belt.
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  657. Okay, so here's my opinion as a professional tech... I always go the extra mile for customers because it keeps them coming back. My only grumble is that because my service writer's pay was based on surveys, they would take credit for the extra work. They say things like, "I had my tech go ahead and do [the extra thing] for you". Or, "I noticed this and made sure they took care of it for you". I can understand the lower paid guys being upset about it. I was one of the highest paid guys in the shop. I will say that there isn't a single job in the shop that shop pay less than 0.5 hrs.
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  658. Drum brakes suck. I can't believe anyone still uses them on new cars.
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  659. We had a recall on the fuel level sender on all of our trucks at Nissan. For some reason, at least 70% of our customers would fill their tanks on the way to the dealership. I don't get it.
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  660. Noise cancelling on, please.
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  661. Thing that sucks about having a shop today is that you need two machines, an R134a and an R1234yf machine for newer cars. @13:05... and compressor oil (PAG).
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  662. Owner has two pictures of his kids blocking his Sync screen. I guarantee he does minimal maintenance.
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  663. I think you're trying way too hard to not remove the radiator. Just drain the coolant and pull the radiator with the fans. You'll have a LOT more room to work.
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  664. Looks like another customer that bought a car they can't afford. I'm sorry, but this guy shouldn't be driving ANYTHING.
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  665. Please lose the "SS" badges. Not cool.
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  666.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  Maybe after a bigger turbo, injectors, intercooler, piping, cams, tune, etc... I wanna see at least 1500 Lb/Ft.
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  667. If the car uses Dexron as P/S fluid, you can use the machine to flush it if that's what the customer wants.
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  668.  @GarageSupra  Did you not see where I said, "If the car uses Dexron"?
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  669.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  Yep. I usually just use the Mityvac... Fill it and suck it out 4 or 5 times while it run.
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  670. @12:02... Just spit on it. ;) @14:25... I just bought a 90* T60 tool. Looks like an old school hex tool, like you get in those plastic holder, but Torx. Fits perfect. Yes, it's a tool I only use for this and no other job, but I've done 3 of these, so it paid for itself many time over.
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  671. I always pressure wash the engine first. This way I'm not working on a dirty engine.
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  672. I think he needs everything except a belt. Please use a hidden camera to record when you tell him he needs an engine.
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  673. The Owner's Manual should only be read by the owner, hence the name, "Owner's Manual".
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  674. Yeah, this is a job I just wouldn't do. I'd tell my customer, either junk the truck, and buy something else; spring for a used trans; or try a different shop. I don't like doing work that I know for a fact is going to fail.
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  675. It was also shitty Firestone FR480 tires. I had them on my Mazda B4000 (Ford Ranger) and was religious about my tire pressures. I still had a LF delaminate on the highway and the tread hit my rocker panel and caved it in.
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  676. 30 in/Lbs huh? See now you're just being a jerk. LMAO.
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  677. @22:55... When are you gonna get a vacuum filler for coolant? They're cheap and it's so nice not having to burp the coolant or let the vehicle warm up before I ship it. @23:16... No, dye isn't the only difference. P-HOAT, HOAT and OAT coolants have different chemical compounds. Most Chryslers use P-HOAT, which is pink. "Universal" means it's good enough not to cause immediate catastrophic damage. Doesn't mean it's the proper fluid. Same goes for transmission and power steering fluids.
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  678.  @coolantkid3428  you, sir, are ignorant. Just cause Prestone says it is, doesn't make it so. Coolant exists in different formulations for a reason. I'd think with your screen name, you'd know there's OAT, HOAT and P-HOAT coolants and that they shouldn't be used in applications they're not designed for. Prestone universal is an OAT coolant. You can use it however you want, but I'll never use it in a car that asks for HOAT or P-HOAT.
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  679.  @coolantkid3428  Great. I'm gonna keep using the factory recommended formulations. As a former dealer tech, I can tell you if a car comes it with a blown head gasket or overheating and it has universal coolant in it, it's not getting covered by warranty.
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  680.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  Those races can be driven out. I do it all the time. Just need a sharp punch to get them started, then you can get your normal punch behind it. We have two flatbed trailers at the shop and I own my own 20' enclosed trailer. Our flatbeds get lots of miles, so I replace the bearings at least once a year.
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  681. @9:30... Lead replacement clamps... Garbage. I put them right in the round file. Normal procedure for removing the cooling pkg on a PT Cruiser is to pull the core support. Shouldn't need to remove the intake manifold after it's off. Pull the whole cooling package together then disassemble off the car.
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  682. I don't pull the dipstick but I do put the cap on the latch so the hood can't be closed. Also, those flex wrenches used to be made by EZ Red. I bought mine from Matco. They stopped selling them and switched to GearWrench brand because Danaher owns both Matco and GearWrench. Funny thing is that Matco sells Matco branded ones and GearWrench branded ones, both are made by GearWrench.
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  683.  @chipdog149  I never said they make tools. I said they own GearWrench and Matco.
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  684. I've noticed you seem to be avoiding talking about the orange Roush 427 in the lot. There a reason?
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  685.  @gj91471  I'm sorry, what? Use proper chemistry terms.
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  686. @34:30... Compressor is coming apart. That's why its bouncing and why you have junk in the system. I'd replace it before it grenades.
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  687. No truck lift at the shop, ey?
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  688. The A/C compressor clutch is worn out and slipping. Hence, the smoke.
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  689. Please! Watch this video! Right now! ;)
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  690. The shmoo is dark grey because it's powderized aluminum mixed with oil.
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  691. Rule of thumb... If you get a call from someone with an Indian or Nigerian accent, just hang up.
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  692. When I was at the Nissan dealer, I spent about 15% of my income on tools. My rule was if I had to borrow a tool from another tech once, I'd buy it so I wouldn't have to borrow it twice. We used to be able to write off our tool purchases as unreimbursed work expenses, so I didn't mind. Trump got rid of that for us. Now I only buy tools when I absolutely need one.
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  693. I know you're being careful, but it was drilled into me at Nissan school... always backprobe.
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  694. Yeah, I'd order an entire lower seat module. The whole shebang.
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  695.  @blahorgaslisk7763  it's still the same air, fuel and spark. It's just computer controlled now. If you know how it works, diagnostics is actually easier now.
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  696. @39:00... The #6 rod looks all chowdered up. That bearing's not gonna last long. Maybe long enough to find a good used engine. Btw, if you set the crank to 6 O'clock and polish it, then leave the emery cloth on it and turn the crank 90 degrees, polish, turn 90, polish, etc... I found that to be the easiest way to get all 360 degrees nice a smooth.
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  697. I use a grinder to take those rivets off. Lube the track with white lithium! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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  698. @0:35... Sounds like a Nissan Titan. Much easier to fix than a Titan. I have skinny hands. Other Nissan techs used to toss me $40 to remove and install the actuator for them.
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  699. You sound like the Swedish Chef when you imitate the phone. I thought it was pretty funny.
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  700. "Cause you never know what you're going to find", and knowing is half the battle.
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  701. If you like watching heavy equipment, I've got video on my running my Cat 988 on my channel. I'm feeding a crusher that makes Type II for construction. I did that for 23 years while wrenching as a hobby. Then, I retired and switched to wrenching professionally. My channel is NOT monetized, so not trying to steal views.
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  702. Does your customer really want to do all 4 sensors, or did your writer tell them they need 4 sensors based on 4 codes and the customer doesn't know any better? I've had shady writers that get paid commission sell unnecessary work. If you ever lose which wire is which, just refer to the wiring diagram. Those 4 wire sensors are all the same. The 2 whites are heater (polarity doesn't matter), black is signal and grey is ground.
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  703. My estimate would look like this.... "Cigarette lighter works. Repair everything else". I get that not everyone has a lot of money, but if you can't afford the most basic and crucial maintenance on a vehicle, invest in a bus pass. IMO, this Jeep is only 2wd, so it's not worth saving. Tell the customer to scrap it at the pic a part for $500 and start over with a different Jeep. Better option than spending $3k to $4k to fix this fully. For $5k they can get a GC in much better shape than this one.
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  704. Send some rain West. This Monsoon season, we've had 0.08" here in Vegas.
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  705. Get a lens filter for the GoPro so we can see what you're doing.
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  706. The customer probably went to a "quick lube" type shop for an oil change and was told they needed valve cover gaskets. If they asked to see the leak, the tech would've squirted some oil on the back of the head. Then, they'd clean it off and charge for a job they didn't do. @27:50... Go to a Walgreens or CVS and buy alcohol pads from the bandages section. I use those alcohol pads to wipe down where I intend to use RTV. It removes any oil film. Better than using brake clean. @37:55... I would've sprayed it down with brake clean before installing the spark plug tube seals.
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  707. IMO, that bulk gold coolant isn't great. We used to use it and switched to Zerex vehicle specific. There are too many different formulations in new cars to justify using "universal" fluids.
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  708. You're not using your special oil filter wrenches any more? Troy needs to work on his angry grunt.
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  709. Usually what happens is the engineer designs something brilliant then the bean counters come by and say, "too expensive to make that. Make it cheaper". That's when it all goes to shit.
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  710. I don't think the problem is that it was made in China. The problem is that it's an aftermarket part. I've noticed that OEM parts made in China seem to be much better quality than aftermarket Chinese parts. I think it's just that the Chinese manufacturers know that the OEM's will penalize them for bad quality where as the aftermarket sellers, like your local parts stores, won't.
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  711. There's an easy way to know which bolt goes where... Read the directions. I know, we're men and don't need no stinkin' directions.
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  712. If it hasn't been replaced, it's probably got a cracked manifold. Common issue and possibly the cause of the P0420. They crack along the factory weld. @16:30... Yep. I can hear it now. @16:58... It's a little lower, where the collector meets the cat. That's the broken weld.
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  713. Nascrap. 😁 Go left! Go straight! Go left! Go straight!
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  714. I think you kinda got lucky on this one... Rodent damage to the harness can occur anywhere, not just at the injector. They can still get that wire several feet away. I'd put a noid light on it and have someone crank it while I watch the light. You can also test/clean the injector by sliding a rubber hose over the end and filling it with carb/choke cleaner and then cycle the injector with a 9V battery or a 12V car battery, if you have one laying around.
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  715. My rule is if I borrow it twice, buy it. This is why I now have a ginormous tool box. It's mostly filled with specialty that I only use once or twice per year. If "more betterer" was triggering, you should try, "most bestest". Digital torque wrenches are nice because they also do degrees. Comes in handy when doing head gaskets.
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  716. You said they just bought this? Hope they got it super cheap. That many wheel weights indicates one of two things... Either the wheel is bent or the tires are crappy, cheap Chinesium. That ground strap went to the exhaust. I don't think the sunroof needs a seal. I think it's a plugged or disconnected drain hose in the right a-pillar.
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  717. Those heater circuit codes... Can't tell you how many times I've had a customer bring me a car with that code and tell me that someone already replaced the sensor. Usually ends up being the heater circuit fuse. I always check the fuse first.
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  718. New audience = Haters. You're at 1/2M subs now. There's gonna be haters.
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  719. It's only 80 degrees. Why you need A/C? I love parking lot diag's. Used to do that a lot at Nissan.
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  720. My personal vehicle is a blue '05 Cooper S JCW convertible. Likely a bad ECM.. Injector driver.
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  721. If it's set up correctly, you'll never have a spring go flying using a Branick 7600. Just for educational purposes... The mosquitoes that bite you are all she's. The males don't bite. I always leave the car running when I do an alignment. Makes turning the wheel easier.
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  722. @9:20... This is why I have a cordless Dremel with a carbide but.
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  723. Either convert or replace the gas generator with propane. It's VERY easy to store propane for a long time, unlike gasoline that evaporates and turns to varnish. Plus, if there's a power outage, gas pumps don't work. Propane facilities store propane under pressure and don't need power to fill a tank.
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  724. Bearing is going out in the fan. Needs new fan.
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  725. Assuming you still have one of those solenoids you were sent, I'd replace it. If the one the customer brought was the original, if it's not bad now, it probably will be soon.
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  726. If it's a 4.0L Nissan with a p0420 or p0430, it probably needs cats. They're notorious for going bad. I've replaced hundreds. @5:30... I have an RC plane battery charger that I use to "jump start" batteries when I get the flashing red light of death. I use very low current to slowly put a little charge in. Just enough for the Snap-On charger to work. @7:26... Probably not a heater core leak. That's very rare. However, that plastic fitting is notorious for snapping off. Just needs new heater hoses. @9:40... Those will only fix it for about 1000 miles. Nissan ECM's do not like aftermarket cats. Can't tell you haw many angry customers we had at Nissan with P0420 or P0430 codes that just had new aftermarket cats welded in by a muffler shop. Gotta use the expensive Nissan cats. @11:50... I always support the trans and remove the crossmember. Much more room to work. @27:10... ED-209 stuff, "You have 20 seconds to comply". @50:30... Nah. I'd toss it on the passenger's seat.
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  727. Why didn't you use "quad fire extra double super platinum" plugs? ;)
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  728. The way you used to solder was better than today. You always want some sort of mechanical connection before applying solder. I know you know this because that's what you used to do.
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  729. Warranty time on this is 1.5. Based on my experience at Nissan, warranty time only becomes accurate about the second or third time you do a job. About the fourth or fifth time, I'm making time on warranty jobs.
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  730. What's that whistle? Is that a bad ground on the radio or a bad PS pump?
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  731. I'd offer them $1000 for it. Put an engine and TIPM in it, sell it for $8k. Good thing about donating your parts and time... tax write off.
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  732. Put a leak down tester on it and you can hear an exhaust leak at the tailpipe. Using the flow measurement on the smoke machine isn't a good indicator. All engines have some leakage and a smoke machine is designed to look for very small leaks. Do you not have a leak down tester?
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  733. Nobody is "liable". Old, dry plastic breaks. S*** happens. If the broken part was functional and couldn't be fixed, then liability would have to be discussed. Since the broken part was able to be functionally repaired, liability isn't even an issue.
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  734. @15:00... I like using the locking hose clamp pliers on those. @37:30... Are we not replacing the t-stat housing O-ring? @45:40... Use the cable actuated clamp remover thingy. I know you have one. @48:00... I use a flat head screwdriver to unlock them. @53:30... You forgot the clamps down by the oil filter.
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  735. @18:30... Might work on this older vehicle. They don't work well on newer cars. Can't count how many times I've had cars come in with a P0430 or P0420 with a new aftermarket cat. @25:40... Ray, shielding gas is cheap. That welder I'm sure has the ability to use shielding gas. It'll improve your welds drastically. Being a perfectionist, I'd tack the cat in place, then remove the Y-pipe from the truck to get a good weld all the way around. Also, clean your metals before welding. 85% of a good weld is shielding gas, settings and surface prep. The act of welding is very easy. @53:39... So, next video, RF wheel speed sensor and a blower motor resistor. Curious if you're gonna try swapping the left and right sensors to verify the bad sensor vs a module error (unless it's one of those integrated sensor bearings).
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  736. Swap the backing plate... It's only 2 bolts.
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  737. @3:44... "We'll figure it out", because instructions are for losers. @24:10... That's what she said? @32:25... It fits just fine, if you put the camera down and use two hands. Just sayin'. You need to use your camera mounts more and the handheld less. It won't reduce the quality of your videos and will make doing the work much easier. @34:30... Just cut off the unthreaded tip of the bolt. Much cleaner looking than using washers.
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  738. @23:00... Most master's don't have a bleeder valve. They come with the bleeder fittings and usually some hose. This one has the bleeder valve, so it just comes with plugs (those yellow caps aren't plugs. They'd just blow out). Also, I hope you never think I'm calling you a piece of crap when I make suggestions. Just using my own 30 years of experience to offer another way that might be easier. Obviously your ways aren't wrong because they work.
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  739. As a former Nissan tech... P0744 means check the coolant reservoir for trans fluid. I know you know that, this is for your viewers. Usually it means replace the trans and radiator. Edit: Surprised you didn't check the reservoir for an oil slick on the surface of the coolant.
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  740. I never tell a vehicle, "you lose" until the job is done... Because reasons.
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  741. I can't deal with leaving my $7k scan tool out of the case. Don't know how you do it.
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  742. I'd put some rubber grommets under the panel. They don't like vibrations.
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  743. The Cell lot is where you go to wait for your arrival to call on your cell for pickup. Vegas has a Cell Phone lot too. He thinks 82 degrees is hot? Don't ever come to Vegas... 125 in the Summer.
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  744. Only thing I would've done differently would've been to pack some rags in the water jacket. I can see aluminum chips flying in there. Be sure to get them out so they don't end up in the pump. @23:19... A good way to deal with gouges in a gasket mating surface is to mix up a little JB Weld and use it like Bondo. Fill the gouges, smooth it out, let it dry, then use a fine grit wheel to finish it.
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  745. They're lucky they're in FL. In NV, it's illegal to drive a car that's visibly smoking. The DMV even has a hotline you can call to report your fellow driver's license plate numbers.
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  746. The CHT sensor isn't going to leak because there's nothing to leak. There' no fluid in the hole. Check the resistance on the CMP sensor. Probably OL. Could also check the cam position in live data.
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  747. One problem with this scenario... A lot of these aftermarket warranties exclude "seals and gaskets". That means the timing cover will be declined.
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  748. Cordless tools are cool, but a cordless 3" cutoff tool doesn't make sense to me. The large head of the tool makes it so you throw away blades with 2" left. The air tool's smaller head lets you use more of the blade. @11:45, Ah, yes... The legendary "flag nut", aka, "finger mangler". @14:50... Of course the bolt's too long. These cheap aftermarket parts makers don't actually test fit their products on the vehicle, because they do zero R&D. They let the high priced makers do the R&D and then they purchase a high priced part and send it off to some low cost manufacturer to reproduce. The low cost manufacturer doesn't understand that the bolt length of the high priced part is important and they substitute whatever they have laying around. Long story short, your customer got what they paid for. "Pypes" is a cheap brand. Should've bought a Borla. It fits correctly. You're worried about scratching it, but it's pre-dented from the factory. Again, cheap parts. This whole video is just stressing me out. I couldn't deal with watching you fight this crap. God, I hate cheap parts.
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  749. Curious why we recommended front brakes with 6mm of pad left? You got a bunch of brake clean in that slide pin hole and didn't dump it out. You can even see some squirt out when you put the pin back in.
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  750. A lot of new remans come programmed. You can use your scan tool to write the VIN. You must be careful though because the VIN can only be written once. Some new vehicles, when you install a new ECM, the ECM will actually query another module and copy the VIN automatically.
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  751. So, with that low scoop, I guess we're not driving in any more Florida rainstorms. Standing water will be an issue. Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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  752. I've bought 3 Kia Souls from CoPart with ventilated blocks. There's a recall on the rod bearings that got me new engines in all 3.
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  753. @56:20... That Apollo has a touch screen. Just saying. @56:55... It's not correct, "EE", not "E0".
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  754. Looks like we've got the standard LS oil pan leak. Those 6 nuts are the hardest part of installing shorty headers. Just saying. ;)
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  755. After cleaning the drum brakes, I put a tiny dab of ceramic brake grease between the shoe and the backing plate. Reduces noise.
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  756. @15:12... "Dave's not here"! @24:00... Sounds healthy. Sounds like freedums. @35:00... Looks like it needs hard lines and a pan gasket. I've got a place in Vegas that'll make those lines if I take them off. You might have one near you.
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  757. This engine is fairly easy to work on because this engine bay was designed for a twin turbo V8. Lots of extra room around a single turbo 4-banger.
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  758. I was hoping the last video would include a jump to the car back together so we could hear it run. It's got a performance cam, not just a stock DoD delete cam, right? Based on you making mention of removing the van engine next, I'm guessing this video was filmed quite a while ago. No reason not to finish with the car running. @11:00... I only use RTV Grey on engines. @22:30... Probably would've been best to do that when the block was bare. @26:00... You missed one.
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  759. On that Pathfinder, check the rear upper and lower arms. Save your customer from getting the "death wobble".
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  760. Definitely do not run over the wife unit's feetses. @7:00... Hit it with a dead blow. @7:55... LOL. Yep, like that. @8:34... The kids watching aren't gonna get that one. @22:15... It may be overkill, but I always ditch those tiny clamps and get the big flat clamps you see on Class 8 trucks. Prevents future exhaust leaks. @24:55... To get the whooshy noises, I'm pretty sure you need to delete certain things from certain places.
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  761. Closer to $6k.
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  762. That screwdriver may have been the rattle. I've refused to release a vehicle to a drunk customer before. The guy said if I didn't give his car back, he'd call the cops. I told him to go ahead and call. He had his wife come pick him up instead.
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  763. Could order a Flex-a-lite low profile fan. They're available with a termostatic switch. No, they're not the cheapest option, but they work great.
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  764. It would be expensive, but easy to install a Holley TBI system.
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  765. I know the owner of a German car shop down the street from my shop. I have zero problems referring people to him. That engine is a VR6. It's a configuration only used by the VW Group.
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  766. You're in FL. How are you always getting rust bucket cars?
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  767. If you really wanted to save money, could've bought just the caliper bracket. Might have needed to get a used one.
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  768. @12:00... Ray, wanna guess why that belt is so old? Also, there's a much easier way to remove the old belts. You got a blade? @28:00... I work on my RV. Cummins ISL in a 43' diesel pusher configuration. @33:00... Nylock nut + rust = Arrrggggghhhh. @38:00... Hit it with your purse. ;)
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  769. @10:12... "Clock spring" is a misnomer. It's called a "spiral cable". There are no springs. The device is a cable that's wound up and looks similar to a clock spring. I get that it's common vernacular, but it's technically wrong. Just one of my many pet peeves. I always call it a spiral cable.
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  770. Penetrating oil is not a myth. Watch Project Farm's video comparing them. On that second bushing... Remove the wheel. You're lifting the weight of the wheel/tire. @32:45... Someone's filling tires.
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  771. These videos must be pretty old. I know you're new door is installed. You should hire someone at least part time to do your editing and posting. This way you can just focus on the cars.
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  772. @5:07... You should've flipped the bracket over to raise the filters up a few more inches off the ground. Also, I would've just fabbed a new bracket out of one piece instead of welding one together. Also, once again... Get shielding gas and clean your materials before welding. @8:03... While you're there, use the wire side to clean off that yellow Zinc coating. Welds do not like Zinc. @10:30... Just use your third hand. What? @12:50... That's what you should've done BEFORE you weld. @16:42... Not to beat a dead horse, but I'd have flipped that bracket over and I also would use all 4 holes.
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  773. Ray, what shop software is that you're using for the wire diagrams? Is that All-Data Pro, Shop Key, or something else?
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  774. Doesn't the Trailblazer take Dexron, not clear P/S fluid in the steering system? Who's Black/Red box with the Z1 Motorsports sticker? I've got an account with Z1. Make most of my money working on Nissan's.
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  775. @16:30... Which leads to the question, how do you not have a scope? Time to trade up that Snappy scan tool for a Triton. @1:01:30... That's from the insulation deteriorating due to that oil leak. This is why it's important to fix oil leaks when they happen and not just "let them go".
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  776. @8:00... Why not drop the front of the pan first? The rear is over that cross member, the front appears to be clear.
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  777. @10:30... Pull those little covers off to paint. It'll look better. I never really understood spending money on a pedal monster. It costs almost as much as a tuner, that not only changes throttle mapping, but also changes fueling and timing. Sure, it allows changing on the fly, but why do you need to do that? Once you fix the tuning so that the throttle is mapped 1:1 (most factory tunes are lazy, meaning they open the throttle less than what you ask for), if you want more throttle, you just give it more throttle. BTW, I like Banks products. Had his intake, exhaust and tuner on my 4.0L Wrangler. @36:32... "Fries are done"! @39:15... Yes, there's a long 6mm x 1.0 Phillips head machine screw that goes through that hole and engages the threads. Don't you have a "bolt bin"? Every shop has a bolt bin with random bolts.
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  778. So, here's the thing... Dealer techs don't do much diag because they don't get paid for it. When you're out of warranty and the dealership charges you a diag fee, the tech rarely gets any of that unless they charge you for a specific amount of time. Sometimes I'd get diag time for warranty work, but very little. If it was my own shop, I'd be fine with that, but when the dealership charges a customer for "diag" and doesn't want to pay the tech, you get guessing and parts cannon diag instead of real diag. The only time I got customer pay diag was when I told the writer, "I'm gonna need two hours on this" and he got approval from the customer. Usually electrical diag.
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  779. @3:45... Ray, you chewing gum or something? We can hear it.
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  780. @2:00... Just for informational purposes... On this engine, it's not indexed. The VQ engines are. @10:26... I'd replace those coolant hoses while you're back there. Looks like someone use bulk heater hose and some worm gear clamps. That's a recipe for a leak and it looks like one is already starting. Get the OEM preformed hoses and spring clamps. They won't leak for years. @11:00... I'd replace the oil pan now. It's easier to do with the flex plate off. I also usually take this opportunity to replace the pilot bushing.
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  781. I love my Brannick spring compressor. Best spring compressor you can buy.
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  782. Pssshhh... I've never done that. No, really. Never. I swear.
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  783. @20:59... "We have clearance, Clarance"!
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  784. You really didn't prep that pulley for paint. Scrub with Scoth-Brite, clean with alcohol then hit it with adhesion promoter before paint.
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  785. Not just these particular arms. All control arms with rubber bushings should be at ride height when tightening. I'm genuinely surprised that Ford doesn't provide slots for eccentric bolts. You'd think a truck, which takes a lot of wheel hits would have a more secure alignment set-up.
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  786. I never machine rotors any more. Most OEM's are making rotors thinner to reduce weight. Brand new rotors are barely thicker than the minimum thickness. I think they're also using cheaper steel because they seem to warp easier after machining. I got tired of cars coming back with warped rotors 6 or 7 months after doing brakes. I offer a 12 month warranty, so I only do new rotors now. Nooooo!!! 3 clicks on one side and 4 on the other. My OCD is on fire!
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  787. He can afford fancy offset wheels and big off road tires but can't afford to fix the broken/worn out stuff. Some people's priorities annoy me.
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  788. @28:43... You don't see any metal flakes, but what does it taste like?
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  789. @22:30... Gotta do something about your mic situation... So much background white noise.
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  790. It was 26 in Vegas a couple of weeks ago. I see you service writer has been busy selling snake oil. Lol.
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  791. Looks like the front struts were replaced with new quick struts and the shop didn't bother to remove the, "don't loosen this nut" stickers before installing. Evidence that a low quality shop was working on the car. Check their work. @5:20... Of course it failed. Look how twisted the wire is. More evidence of a low quality shop. @28:30... Tappy, tap, tap... ;)
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  792. You need a Stihl 044 chain saw for proper unboxing. Not a fan of the generic red R2D2. I much prefer the black plastic square units.
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  793. You know those final drives aren't supposed to filled to the top? The center plug is the fill level.
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  794. Ray, how tall are you? I ask because I'm 6' 3" and have no problem reaching that hose.
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  795. @20:45... Looks like anaerobic sealant. It's used on tight fitting machined parts where rtv might not dry due to a lack of exposure to air. @29:15... Is that bolt weeble wobbling like it's bent?
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  796. I was trying to tell you to put the harness back on before the tubes, but I guess you didn't hear me. ;)
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  797. Ray, buy yourself a set of toe plates. They're inexpensive and will let you do quick toe-n-go alignments yourself with a pair of tape measures.
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  798. @6:45... You know Ray, there was this silly orange dude who said, "people are saying" a lot. Turns out, he was making stuff up and saying, "people are saying" to justify it. Should probably keep politics out of the car videos.
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  799. I have a love/hate relationship with these kinds of jobs. I love not having to diagnose but hate when it comes back or doesn't get fixed and the customer wants to blame me. "I did what you told me to and swapped the part", to which they respond, "Well you should have known that wouldn't fix it a told me". Also, I'd use a vacuum to clean the valley, rather than a blower. Reason being, sometimes stuff falls in the runners when you remove the manifold. When you blow out the runners, you're blowing stuff into the motor on any runner that has an open intake valve.
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  800. These Euro cars don't like low voltage. The gearbox fault is almost certainly due to low voltage. I'd replace the alternator and clear the codes. Porsche's are notorious for this, especially Cayenne's with the under seat battery and trunk battery. That being said, I respect your decision to refuse the job. Trying to convince the service writer to refuse the job was probably about as easy as that Subaru A/C compressor.
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  801. Yeah, book times always assume you have any specialty tools required. September, October, November and December are named after Roman numbers 7, 8, 9 and 10 – they were originally the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth months of the Roman year.
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  802. @20:51... "Focus, you f***"!
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  803. Never wear long sleeves when going to the shop at midnight alone. Always need to have bear arms.
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  804. Every new vehicle has about $6k worth of Gov't mandated safety equipment. When you get sticker shock the next time you go looking for a new vehicle, thank your Rep's and Senators.
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  805. I want a video on that supercharged orange Mudsatin. None of the pickups have rear A/C. That's only on the Suburbans.
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  806. @17:00... "plus one more inch", don't forget about the thickness of the control arm. You need the depth of the hole, plus the control arm, plus 1/2". @17:45... It's a Hyundai. The hardware is metric. @20:20... A boat truly is just a hole in the water that you throw your money into. @25:00... D'oh! Saw that coming.
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  807.  @johnt.848 Read my comment again. I said they're not. Define the class if they're different. Lexus forced a retraction, so obviously Mercedes agreed.
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  808.  @johnt.848 Okay, well you saying it doesn't make it so. Like I said... Define the class. There's a word for people who make off the wall confrontational statements of fact that then fail to have any evidence to back those statements... Troll.
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  809.  @johnt.848  Still waiting for you to define the class.Guessing you don't have any.
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  810. I get that some people are having financial issues right now, but if you're driving on tires like that, you're a danger to yourself AND everyone else. Some states, if a cop pulled them over, they'd impound the vehicle. Wish all states did that.
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  811. Wait... You already did the Fox shocks on your truck! What's going on? Are we in a time warp? 🤣
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  812. @5:50... A lot of times, when cars fall, it's not because of a collapse. It's because people disable the arm locks to make it easier to swing the arms under a car. This means when the car is is the air, the arms can swing out from under the car. Seen it happen. Dealership I was at, the service manager came out into the shop one day and fired 3 techs for having their arm locks disabled (we had 20 techs). @7:29... That's why I drain the filter housing before removing it. @10:15... My favorite part of any of your videos is the caveman, "Brake clean empty!" moment. As an aside... I'm now paying $3.99/ can for brake clean. Wish someone would send me a case.
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  813. The electric fan only comes on with the A/C. It will overheat with the A/C off if that clutch is bad.
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  814. I dunno... I might turn this one away if they're unwilling to fix the issues. I don't like doing Band-Aid jobs in case something happens down the road. Don't need someone coming back and saying they wrecked their truck because I did work on it and said it was safe.
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  815.  @garywormsbecher2370  You've seen the turbo and other parts he's running? He's building a 1k HP truck. At that power level, you NEED the bigger downpipes.
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  816. Only thing I'd do different... I'd reuse the old outer ends if they're good because they're greaseable. I'd give the customer the new ones in the bag to keep as spares.
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  817. Took my license test in an auto because it was easier, but my first car was an '82 Toyota Tercel SR5 (which only came with a 5-speed stick). I remember going to a Chevy dealer to test drive a brand new '91 Camaro with a 5.0 and a stick. Salesman told me I probably wouldn't be able to test drive it because it had a stick. I had to show him the car I drove there was a stick to prove I could drive it.
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  818. Clunker. Doesn't mean it's trash through. Clunkers have their place. I have an '87 Hardbody truck that my mother bought new. It has 465k miles on it. It's needs a motor. I'll never sell it. First thing you need to do is test drive it. There may be issues a tech will find on the test drive that the owner doesn't even have listed. I'd say this is a car you replace the weatherstripping to make it water tight, change the oil every 3k and just drive it until it dies.
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  819. @2:25... Dropping the whole drivetrain is the hard way. I sling the motor, drop the subframe, swap the trans and reinstall the subframe. The sling and passenger's side mount hold the engine in place. If I don't have a sling, I use the passenger's side mount and a screw jack under the oil pan to hold the engine in place.
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  820. Run a tap down the hole to clean it up, then run a bolt in that's 15 mm longer than the hole and secure with a C-Lock nut.
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  821. @6:48... I believe there's a service mode for the suspension. That noise was because the car dumped all the air trying to lower the car back down as you lifted it. Service mode prevents this. Looks like the Merc was bought by a "baller on a budget". People buy these expensive cars for cheap because they don't realize that an expensive car is expensive to maintain no matter what you bought it for.
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  822. Disconnect the sway bar end links, tie up the bar and test drive it.
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  823. @tradde11 labor isn't free.
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  824. @tradde11 If they don't need them, I tell my customers to hold on to them as spares or when they do.
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  825. Because I run a shop that's predominantly a performance shop, this is when I sell them a downpipe with a high flow cat and a tune.
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  826. So, this is why I consult AllData (or similar) before doing any job that involves breaking open an engine. Ford 4 cylinders have been like this for many years. You didn't mention it, but on the back side of the engine, there's a plug that needs to be unscrewed after the engine is turned to #1 TDC. Then a special tool is screwed in to lock the crankshaft in position. Then you can unbolt the crank pulley. After removing the timing cover, but before slacking the tensioner, install the cam locks. Keep in mind, this design is also used on other brands that use Ford engines, like Mazda and Volvo.
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  827. @8:00... I also only do struts in pairs. @8:43... Yes, but if it's defective, I send it back and tell them, "this is defective, don't re-sell it". @10:45... Why haven't you bought a wall mount Branick spring compressor? Every shop doing any suspension work should have one.
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  828. Fun fact... Chrysler specifically built the PT Cruiser to meet the definition of a truck by the EPA. The purpose was to lower their average fuel economy for trucks under the CAFE laws. That's why Alldata calls it a truck.
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  829. I've always said one of the differences between a mechanic and a tech is being able to set up a rear diff. @32:50... If this was a 2k HP drag car, I'd move the carrier to the left a couple thou. For a daily driver truck, it's fine. @35:20... The reason you don't grease wet bearing is that the grease is too thick to lubricate the bearing correctly and it keeps the oil out of the bearing. You can squirt a little oil on them if you want.
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  830. @7:11... That's for the center seat belt (on the roof). To keep you from crossing them over, the side belt won't latch to the center buckle. @13:40... I'd think that's probably oil change mileage. @25:12... Is it me or are the left and right side wheel covers different?
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  831. "I broke it a lot"... LMFAO. I've said that.
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  832. Finishing my timing Ford 3.7 FWD timing chain job today. Had to get the cam holder tools. Fun stuff. @5:30... THIS is why I hate dealing with non OEM warranties. You can have videos, pictures, O-Scope readings an tea leaves saying the problem is "X" and some guy behind a laptop, on the phone tells you to replace "Y" instead. I've actually turned away a customer because the warranty company only wanted to pay me a discount rate to replace a part that wasn't going to fix the problem. I hate doing that, but for $65/hr, that barely covers my overhead and the customer was going to be unhappy either way.
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  833. I don't get it... Wasn't the customer told the day before that it needed an engine? Or, did the service advisor not tell them that so they wouldn't get a bad review (happens a lot at the dealership)? If they were told it needs an engine I don't get why they would bring it back unless they're writing a check for a new engine. They need to trade this thing in today and hope the dealership doesn't look in the radiator.
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  834. You know why GM doesn't want you to solder the injector connector on the Duramax you just did? Soldering has a higher resistance than a properly crimped butt connector. Also, soldering turns that section of wire into a solid core wire which can vibrate and crack in the automotive environment. I always butt connect harnesses. The only thing I solder is large cables, like starter or battery cables but even then, I solder after I crimp. Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! 😁
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  835. Why get a pedal monster when you can get a tune and have the throttle curve adjusted in the tune? You don't have to get a massive HP/Tq tune, you can go mild and just improve your mileage at cruise, adjust shift points, and correct the throttle curve.
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  836. @1:39... TWO CHAAAAIIIIIINS! @7:01... You missed a bolt. @16:00... I have a 4 foot long 1/2" to 3/8" adapter/extension just for this job. Got it from Matco. I also use it for Nissan rwd V6 cats which have one bolt that comes out from the top side. @26:15... Clean the rust off the pipes first. Prep is essential to get a quality weld... And shielding gas. @30:00... I'm not gonna say it, cause you already know.
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  837. The comedy is that there's gotta be close to a million Crown Vic's still on the road, yet Ford doesn't make parts any more.
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  838. @21:00... Are you down with the sickness, Ray? 😉
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  839. A rebuild with issues... Couldn't possibly be a Jasper, could it? Because reasons. For the viewers... When a shop does warranty work on one of these rebuilds, not only do they decide what you can fix, they also dictate the labor rate, which is often about 1/ of what I normally charge. Today I'm doing chains/water pump on a FWD Ford 3.7.
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  840. You knew it was coming... When you yank the torque wrench, you're not getting actual clicks. You need to apply steady pressure to get actual clicks. Yanking produces superficial clicks.
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  841. @2:30... Not all cars are automatics, Ray. @3:45... The fact that that ancient Milwaukee (the new ones are brushless) still works is why I have Milwaukee. @9:40... Use the straw. It focuses the stream, making it more effective. This wastes less brake clean. @10:00... Money. Costs less to make one set of parts instead of a left side and a right side.
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  842. @4:50... I don't think that's rodent damage. I think that's exhaust leaking has cooked away the firewall insulation.
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  843. To prevent the filter housing messiness, I find it's worth the extra few seconds to drain the housing first by removing the cap on the bottom. Although I did actually LOL when you used damn near an entire can of brake clean to clean the mess. @24:52... Negative camber causes wear on the inside, not outside. I assume you just mis-spoke. Looks to me like a combination of low tire pressure, aggressive driving. Main reason for doing tires before doing an alignment is that the machine infers suspension position by measuring wheel position. It doesn't really measure the suspension. Tire wear greatly affects wheel position.
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  844. If the little black one goes on the low side, the big black one goes on the high side. In the kit, the high and low that go together are next to each other.
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  845. So... How do you know? 😉
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  846. Know how I know it needs a coil? It's a Nissan with a misfire. - 4 year Nissan tech
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  847. If it died, did you take the deer carcass for butchering?
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  848. BTW, this is basically a Trailblazer SS with a 5.3 instead of the 6.0 and a different body. That's why it was very heavy for what it was. I had an '06 TBSS and the underside looked the same.
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  849.  @northpoint1039  shouldn't be using it on head gaskets or intake manifolds either. I'm an ASE certified master tech. Not calling you out, just advising for future endeavors.
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  850. 1/2" and 13mm aren't the same. 9/16" and 14mm are about the same. Also 3/4" and 19mm.
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  851. Looks like the previous shop pulled apart the suspension while waiting for the struts and when the customer wanted it back, they just threw it together by hand, possibly hoping he'd crash and be injured.
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  852. @10:05... The shock is at max droop. This means you should replace the shock with a longer one. They sell longer shocks for lifted Taco's.
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  853. "While you're in there" strikes again! Have you considered buying a whole new HVAC box? If it's available, it might be only a little more $$ than buying the components and you'll get the unobtanium parts you want. @34:00... Like I said in the last vid, bleach. Bleach mixed with water will kill the mold, stop it spreading and remove the smell.
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  854. There's actually a building in India where these operations are based. There's a few scam baiters out there that mess with these guys, hack them, destroy their computers, etc... Problem is that the Indian law enforcement does occasionally raid these guys, but they're connected in that they support Indian politicians. The money they make outweighs the cost of doing business.
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  855. When you buy an expensive new car and can't afford to pay your extra high insurance deductible because you got a high deductible when you didn't realize how expensive your insurance was going to be for your brand new expensive car.
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  856. I know I've mentioned it at least a 1/2 dozen times, but if you just got some shielding gas, your welds would improve dramatically.
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  857. I F'ing HATE press in bearings. You always have to cut the outer race off the hub after you press it out. They always take longer than you get paid. They're a flat rate money loser. F 'em!
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  858. If you separate your metals, you'll get more money for it. I have a bin for steel, one for aluminum and one for rotors and iron blocks. I get more for the rotors than the other steel. @35:00... You tell Dave you got yourself a new cart, have him help unload it and set it up, then hand him the keys.
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  859. Who dispatched the light duty truck for a heavy duty tow? Dummys. I'm glad the hydraulics prevented this dumbass driver from making a very unsafe tow. That much weight that high would have almost certainly rolled that truck on the first turn he made.
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  860. Hmmm... Just had it serviced at the dealer but it has a Carquest filter. The Nissan dealer I worked at used to do that. They'd charge the customer for a Nissan filter but the parts manager decided to make a few extra bucks for the parts department but giving us cheaper filters to put on the car. I always refused the cheap filter and insisted on a Nissan filter. He didn't like me.
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  861. @4:45... Why haven't we put an oil pressure gauge on it?
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  862. @4:50... Trade that Apollo in for a Triton. I've got one and it has a scope. This thing probably needs the valve covers pulled, de-sludge the top end, put it back together and do an engine flush.
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  863. @13:45... You paid for the yearly update, but do you pay the monthly for the Shop Key? That happened to me with my Triton D10. I paid for the annual update, but couldn't do resets. Apparently, there's also a monthly subscription for the resets and Shop Key data. I'm retired now and only use my scanner once or twice a month, so it's not worth it to pay for a monthly service. @19:37... I like the Deere controls. Everything is on your hands. No pedals. If you hop over to my channel, you can watch me running a Cat 988 Loader at the mine. @20:20... Not to be "that guy", but those are toads. Frogs are aquatic.
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  864. Part of the problem is the extension. Slam a 12 point socket on there and you won't need the extension. If you're gonna drill it... Low speed, high pressure and a good cutting oil.
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  865. You should put welding cable 1/4 turn connectors on the tool box. Then modify your jump cables to work with them. You won't even have to open the box to jump stuff. Just flip the switch and plug it. Is it necessary, no. Would it be a cool video? Yes. BTW, those are the stock wheels. They just installed spacers for looks. Talk the customer into losing the spacers and the caliper covers.
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  866. As much brake clean as you use, I'm surprised your shop doesn't use Sure Shot bottles.
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  867. I love that GM put a V8 in this car, but I hate that GM said, "I don't care about the consequences, just get it in there". To place a sensor in a location that requires several hours of labor to replace is just bulls***.
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  868. "Focus, you fawk"!... If you know...
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  869. Most likely not a lack of training. Probably laziness. I've seen it. Some techs don't want to invest any time in diag. They just want to swap parts. Diag doesn't pat very well. One of the reasons I left the dealership was that my dispatcher was giving me all of the time consuming diag jobs because the other techs kept "no problem found"ing them. Instead of pushing back and telling the techs to figure it out, he'd give them something else and pass it over to me. I went to work on a Saturday and told him, "I'm tired of your bullshit. Today's my last day". He was pissed.
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  870. Well, no more ABS. I'm surprised the aftermarket hasn't figured out a way to retain that.
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  871. Put a used tranny in it, change the valve cover gaskets, fix the suspension issue and ship it. It'll go another 100k.
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  872. @1:30... Why not put the Merc on the other lift? This is why you have 2 lifts, no? @7:00... Clean out the penetrating oil and test again. Try replacing the expansion valve O-rings. @11:15... It costs almost as much to machine rotors as it costs to buy new ones. I always just replace them now. Back in the day, when rotors had the bearing built in, the labor to replace the bearings made replacing rotors more expensive than machining. With most newer cars having one piece hubs now, that's no longer an issue. @14:35... The ONE problem I have with parts stores. About 20% of the time, I get the wrong stuff. Those look like V6 pads.
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  873. Your writer must hate you today. They sold the job and thought they were getting paid only to have you tell them, "not today". Can you tell from my comments that I don't have much love for writers? Most of them would sell ice to an Eskimo if it got them paid.
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  874. Was he hoping the $9.95 coupon applied to trucks with 12 quart oil pans?
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  875. @23:00... OMG! Put down the camera! @35:30... They compensate for that with a one way valve in the piston, just like in a suspension.
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  876. I thought FL wasn't a rust belt state. Where are these rust buckets coming from?
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  877. There's a TSB for it. Tell him to Google it.
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  878. I had a '14 Jetta TDI stick. Bought it with the intent of deleting it and throwing a tune at it. Problem was, nobody could crack the ECM to tune it. It was heavily encrypted. We now know why. I don't know why so many people complained about the cheat tune VW had on there. My car was advertised at 39 mpg highway. I regularly saw 52 mpg on the highway. I ended up trading it in after only 27 days and 700 miles because every tuner said it would be at least a year for them to crack it. I didn't want to wait. Bought a Leaf instead, since I worked for Nissan and could charge at work for free.
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  879. That generation F450 is what I want. I'm a full timer in a 45 foot diesel pusher. I'd like to sell it and get a toy hauler. I want the 450 with the wide front axle. Ray, what camera are you using now? Just curious. Looks good and I'm going to make some RV videos.
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  880. @13:30... Holy rat's nest of wires Batman!
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  881. I actually worked with Whiteline in Australia to get the rear diff and subframe bushings made. We also sent them a bunch of GTR stuff. Not sure what brand these are. but they're probably Whiteline knock-offs. My shop specialized in high HP Nissans. We also used a c-clamp ball joint press and some large all-thread to develop a press tool for the job. This was back in, I believe 2008. My 2006 350Z got the second one sent to the US. The first one went in my friends car. When I worked at Nissan, we had to replace the entire rear subframe because Nissan doesn't make replacement bushings.
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  882. I do mostly Miatas at my shop if you want me to tear it down. I have a YT channel, but it's all just personal stuff. Would be a good start for me.
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  883. The biting mosquito's pronouns are her/she. Males don't bite, only females.
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  884. Between these GM V6's and Ford 4.6's, I'm an intake manifold replacement expert. LOL. Don't know why they can't make manifolds that don't eventually leak.
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  885. It's the little things... I always top off/check all fluids and if it's got plastic headlights, I hit them with a quick one-step cleaner/polish.
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  886. @14:35... Did you just drink the ant coffee?
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  887. @3:11... ABS sensor wire cut in half?
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  888. Ray, you're losing a lot of money on brake clean. Get a Sure Shot and 5 gallon drums. Many of life's most valuable lessons come from tragedy.
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  889. Says "Warn" on the locking mechanism. They're supposedly an upgrade.
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  890. They're usually junk piles because they're usually driven by mom's that have given up.
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  891. For a skilled driver, oversteer is easier to correct. For an unskilled driver, understeer is easier to correct. Most unskilled drivers, when faced with a vehicle out of control, slam on the brakes. This will help in an understeer condition but will make things much worse in an oversteer condition. For this reason, I agree with you. If we were in Europe, where people actually learn how to drive a car and are taught what to do in an out of control vehicle, I would disagree.
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  892. I think it was in an accident and rebuilt. She probably bought it from a "buy here, pay here" dealer.
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  893. @13:30... It's amazing how much time you spend as a tech fixing other people's F ups. This F up was the guy who packaged the bolts.
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  894. Based on age, I'd do the rear diff fluid while it's in the air. Air gun sounds like it's on it's last legs. @33:45... Reeeeeeeeee! That's not a Lexus bolt! Ouch, my OCD hurts!
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  895.  @wesgregg6451  the SS I wanted had the 305. I just wanted a car with a V8.
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  896. I see you guys still don't have a "rosebud" tip. You really should get one. They're cheap.
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  897. Having a shower at the shop is great. Especially if it has hot water. It never fails that you'll take an oil/coolant bath under a car. I keep a change of clothes at the shop so I can shower and change before going home.
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  898. Cable end needs a wee bit 'o di-electric grease.
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  899. That wasn't the lane departure, it was the collision avoidance. That "land dredge" is called a "drag line".
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  900. "That was a scary one. Let's do it again"... LOL.
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  901. @2:30... Lexuseseses. @9:30... Banging the solenoid won't help. The solenoid works, we can hear it. You gotta bang on the starter motor. It's what's stuck.
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  902. LOL... I laugh at you guys getting cold and turning on the heater when it's 60 degrees.
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  903. Lazy mechanics will always blame the TIPM for ANY electrical issue on a Chrysler product. Annoys the hell outta me. I keep a few of those Chrysler drain plug gaskets along with the GM rubber ones, a few Ford's and some Nissan's (the copper ones that crush when installed) in stock. Those quick-lube places never change them and as a result, when I get the car, it usually has 30k miles or more on the gasket. Always better to do a cheap repair and have it come back than to do an expensive one and have it come back.
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  904.  @darthtripedacus1  Yep. Lots of jobs on many Nissan's require removing the wipers and the shroud.
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  905. This was by far one of your most entertaining videos in a while. More like this, please.
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  906. @21:30... People still think seatbelts don't work? Must be a Florida Man "Ma Freedums" thing.
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  907. @11:00... Double entendre overload.
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  908. Convert all of those florescent fixtures to LED. You buy the LED bulbs, remove the fluorescent ballasts and then just plug 'em in. I did it in my shop and in the kitchen in my house. So much brighter and the color is better for your eyes.
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  909. When have a car at the shop this long I usually have a mobile detailer come out and give it a good once over. Here in Vegas, that's $30 well spent.
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  910. As a tech of 30 years, I've done many, many "modifications" to make a job go quicker. Most of the time, I pass the savings on to the customer. Sometimes, I don't. It depends on the job.
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  911. @9:20... At Nissan w had a TSB for a master cylinder leaking into the booster. We would stick the hose of a MityVac in there and look for fluid in the hose. @49:45... Yep 14.7 is atmospheric pressure, so with a vacuum, it should read a little lower. 14.2 is a good number.
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  912.  @brucegarrett7232  the southwest US. Ca, AZ, NM...
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  913.  @stephenwilliams6103  You pay more, but your cities are more compact. That little tank lasts you 2 weeks. Here in the US, it would last you 3 days. It's not unheard of for fleet vehicles to put 300 to 500 miles/wk on the odometer.
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  914.  @iambenmitchell  Well, it also gets 15mpg while towing 30k pounds. I don't see any UK trucks pulling that kind of load, short of commercial trucks.
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  915. Hey Ray... Nissan recommends the engine needs to be off for 60 minutes to get an accurate reading off the dipstick. At the dealership, we never start the engine after doing an oil change. After draining, we fill to the top of the dipstick with the knowledge it will be slightly lower than full after the filter fills.
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  916.  @v12alpine  I've never seen a vehicle that doesn't trigger high speed with a/c activation. Been doing this for over 30 years.
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  917. I try to get all of my German car customers to stud swap their hubs. Lug nuts eliminate the need for those plastic covers.
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  918. Only way you're going to get it is to get the owner to buy it back, then you can buy it. Insurance won't sell it to anyone but the original owner. Otherwise, it'll probably go to the local CoPart auction where someone like me (with a dealer's license) can buy it. I like it, but it needs a third pedal to really interest me.
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  919. I always stick a screw jack under the trailer hitch when I lift long bed truck. For just in cases.
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  920. Did we check the air filter? I love my digital torque wrenches. They also do angles which is great for doing head bolts.
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  921.  @AmandaHugenkiss2915  You're doing it wrong. I don't even need gloves when I do it.
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  922.  @AmandaHugenkiss2915  I'm 50. Started when I was 14. I pop the tool in and let it drain while I loosen the plug. While the oil is draining, I continue my inspection. It's not wasted time.
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  923.  @michaelsaucier5633  I usually quote both OEM and aftermarket parts. I'd say about 10% of my customers choose to pay for OEM.
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  924. So, Ray, is there a reason you don't use a vacuum filler? Do you just not have one, or do you not like them?
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  925. So this is why I don't like doing other people's comenbacks... It allows other people, who can't diagnose their way out of a wet paper bag, to continue sucking at diagnostics and just throw parts at cars they can't figure out. It really pisses me off that these dummy's get paid the same as techs who actually know what they're doing. I'd give it back to the original tech and tell them, "It's yours until you figure it out. If that means you only flag 5 hours for the week, tough s***".
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  926. Someone ordered both, and sent the plastic one back in the aluminum one box to get the bigger refund. Happens because nobody at the parts store ever bothers to check what's in the box. I recently bought 4 spark plugs, when I took them out of the box, they were used and looked like they had 100k miles on them.
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  927. This goes for all cars. Always tighten suspension components under load, never at full droop on the rack. Sometimes, if I don't want to crawl around on the ground, I'll put my tranny jack under the tire and lower the rack so the tire sits on the jack. I know, "you're car's gonna fall off the rack". No. In 30 years, never had a car fall off a rack.
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  928. @17:40... Man, that is a lot of glitter. At this point, I'd be asking the customer if they're having you d this because they noticed an issue with the trans or did the just feel this was a good upgrade. Keep pictures and definitely inform the customer in case the trans fails next week. Don't want your work to get blamed for the trans failing. @34:00... Use the scan tool to monitor the trans temp, warm in up to about 110* and open the fill plug to set the level. If you set it cold, it'll be overfilled.
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  929. I hate hearing, "spill and fill". It's what the service dispatcher used to say as I walked past his desk and he handed me an RO for an oil change. It meant I wasn't going to make any money for the next 1/2 hour. Oil changes paid 0.3, but took 0.5 to do.
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  930. @12:30... It's funny you say that. I've seen hoses hooked up backwards and the car still ran... poorly.
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  931. Is removing the engine necessary? Nope. Is the Subaru flat 4 one of the easiest modern engines to remove? Yep.
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  932. I buy those Powerstop kits for many cars. Costs less than the parts store stuff and IMO, are better. @27:20... The coating is actually a break in coating. It's supposed to help the pads bed in.
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  933. Yep. A bad battery in a European car can set tons of codes. Probably both batteries need to be replaced AND registered.
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  934. Ha! My '05 Mini just popped it's first CEL... P1497. Probably a PCV hose or cracked valve cover. Known issue. Oh, a Bobcat. I've got about 6k hours on one of them. I got to where I can do a finished grade. Spent almost my entire union apprenticeship running one. (Local 12 Las Vegas).
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  935. I was today day old when I learned JB Weld makes mixing tubes. Been using that stuff for decades and never knew. Gonna go Amazon some of them.
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  936. I get that you're trying to make content, but diagnostics really aren't needed here. It's a car with cap, rotor, plugs and wires with high miles. This stuff is normal maintenance, even if there isn't a misfire. I recommend it just based on mileage.
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  937. What happened to installing dye and inspecting for a leak? You should have filmed that part.
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  938.  @jeremysexton7338  those were easy. I'd do 2 per day on Maxima's, 3 per day on trucks.
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  939. @7:45... I think they sent you a Duramax pipe with all Powerstroke accessories, including the bracket.
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  940. Nothing wrong with going to a disaster area to help. Especially if you have a big diesel truck or heavy equipment that could be used to help. I've got 23 years running equipment and if I lived closer I'd be there too. Just a suggestion... You should carry a snatch rope. Better for pulling things out than a chain.
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  941. I know that tint isn't legal. LOL
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  942. Most importantly, you have a lovely wife unit and mini-Raimans. I'm 50. No wife, no kids. I devoted my life to work. Which was great at the time, but now it kinda sucks.
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  943. The tape is covering where the previous shop stripped the insulation to scope the sensor. They didn't know how to back probe.
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  944. Why are you working on the ground? Someone steal your rack? There's a drain plug in the bottom of the radiator. You'll see it if you remove the under tray. Also, why are we not replacing the expansion valve? If there's metal in the system, I guarantee there's metal in the expansion valve. When I buy an A/C kit it usually comes with an expansion valve or orifice tube, along with a bottle of flush for the evaporator. Where's your coolant vacuum filler? Someone "borrow" it?
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  945. Aftermarket Chinesium parts fail!
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  946. I don't know why you don't want to discharge the A/C. On most modern cars, the condenser, radiator and fans are installed as a module. It only makes sense to remove them as a module. I'm also curious why you don't use a vacuum filler for the cooling system. It's quite a bit faster than using the burping funnel.
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  947.  @forgetfulme1719  Huh? Your comment makes no sense. You obviously don't know how labor overlap works. If you do two jobs that overlap, the labor charge is reduced for each.
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  948.  @GuessWho-uc5uq  yes. Do you hear a rattle when you start the engine? Could be a bad main tensioner. It can be accessed by removing the passenger's side cover. It's the black steel cover on the front of the engine.
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  949. Their insurance should cover the repairs. They should just file a claim and let you do the repairs.
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  950. @6:20... Since it's a sealed system, leave it pressurized. Moar quicker drainage! @30:08... I know you have the vacuum fill system, why don't you ever use it?
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  951. Use channel locks to push the spacers out of the holes.
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  952. Depends on where you are. There are NO shops near $100/hr here in Vegas. Some are even at $200/hr.
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  953. Nope. I won't work on "biohazard" cars. I have no problem telling a customer, "Sorry, your car is disgusting. Clean it up and we'll be happy to diagnose it". I had a customer tell me his car was like that because he was homeless and living in it. I explained that I feel for him, but living in the car is no excuse for it being filled with trash and half eaten food.
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  954. I used to dream about replacing head gaskets on Maximas. It sucks working all day, then working all night in your head. You wake up the next morning and feel like you never slept.
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  955. Bushings are rubber and failed due to being soaked in oil for a long time. Replace bushings and repair the leaks. Check the bushings in the rear upper and lower control arms while it's in the air. They notoriously fail and cause a death wobble.
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  956. "Are you Ron 'Tater Salad' White"?
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  957. I was going to rebuild a GM driveshaft, but it wouldn't fit in the press. Sent it out to a driveshaft shop and had it overbuilt with larger u-joints and a GM center bearing.
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  958. @35:30... You got the studs on the wrong side. You'll figure it out when you try to reinstall the engine cover.
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  959. @5:00... There's only on bolt holding the a-pillar trim on. Pop it off so you can see where it's leaking. This video is rather frustrating. I don't know why you're trying so hard no to remove the a-pillar trim. It'll take like 15 seconds.
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  960. This is one I'd probably see how Identifix says to get to it. Jobs like this are why I have magnetic sockets. Pro tip: (I know you know this, but probably just brain farted) Clean your work area before starting work. Spray all that oil off with brake clean so you don't get it all over your hands and tools.
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  961. Wait... Did you delete and repost this video? I know I watched it and commented last night. WTH?
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  962. You speak of beating the clock. When I was a tech, my goal was 2 for 1. I wanted to be paid for 2 hours for every hour I was there. My goal was 16 flagged for an 8 hour day. Sometimes I'd do even better than that, sometimes much worse. You have good days and bad.
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  963. @11:00... I hope you deactivate the air ride before lifting it. You can damage it if you lift it with the auto height adjustment still active. @17:20... That's a two piece front rotor. That could make for some good content. Don't think you've done that on the channel yet.
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  964. It's nice that you can leave stuff out. When I was at Nissan, you couldn't leave anything out just going to lunch. It's be gone when you came back. I was going to put a camera on my box, but was sure that would probably walk away too.
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  965. @11:50... Oooooooo... Ice cream man!!!!
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  966. In these sitchiations, I buy all-thread and cut it to length to use it as a stud.
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  967. Did we confirm the gas cap was the leak with a smoke test?
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  968. All of the tool trucks have that hub resurfacer. Got mine from Matco. OTC I think makes it.
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  969. This has been sitting for a while. Those are mold spots around the sunroof and the gray plastic on the steering wheel has yellowed.
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  970.  @terminallygray  The grey plastic isn't painted. The plastic itself is grey. It yellows in the sun. Because it's Chinesium, it only takes a few years.
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  971. The benefit of living in Vegas... I get to go to SEMA every year (used to be a stage hand and installed/removed SEMA every year). I'm definitely a city boy. Used to do the club scene every weekend. I'm 49 and still listen to mostly Electronic Music of various genres.
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  972. @17:15... That's some first class f***ery right there. LOL. @23:30... Bad TPIM.
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  973. Customer made the "write down the air pressure request"to make sure you actually checked the air pressures. It's like asking for no salt on your fries at McDonald's to make sure you get fresh fries.
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  974. If it has an oil cooler, replace it. They tend to trap metal only to release it back into the new engine. I replaced an engine and turbo on an STI under aftermarket warranty. I wanted to replace the oil cooler too, but the warranty company wouldn't pay for it. This was a brand new crate motor and new turbo from Subaru. It was back 4 months later. Warranty company covered ANOTHER engine and turbo and fought me on the cooler again. I eventually convinced them to cover it.
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  975. Just noticed... Only 8k Subs away from 1/2M. Way to go!
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  976. @40:09... Edit fail?
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  977. @16:25... Ice cream man!!!!!
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  978. @34:00... I've had issues with aftermarket TPMS sensors. I started buying OEM and using my Snap-On scan tool to do the relearn. You didn't need to buy the Autel TPMS tool. Your Snap-On does it. Also, the TPMS tool works better next to the tire. Just my experience.
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  979. @0:30... Are you actually Libertarian, though? Libertarians are socially liberal. I'm just kind of tired of Republicans claiming to be Libertarian. Yeah, I never report anyone for political views. @23:50... I don't know why that's annoying, but it is. It's like the Ram guys always driving around in Moose Ears mode with no trailer.
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  980. Seems like the previous shop, the one that unsuccessfully fired the parts cannon at the timing issue, recommended a few unnecessary parts. Seems like they really only needed parking brakes.
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  981. Saw a brake video and thought you were gonna use that new lathe you just bought...
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  982. Your big mouth didn't get you fired. Being smarter than your boss got you fired. It's the leading cause of terminations in this country. @12:00... That would get a car permanently failed in a state with inspections. Your state doesn't do inspections because "but ma freedums"! Aren't you glad people can drive around in cars like this on the same roads your driving with your kids?
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  983. @13:50.. What other gasket? Did you cut some footage of a substandard gasket coming in the filter kit? Was it one of those super thin rubber gaskets? I hate those.
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  984. You should get a rolling tool cart for the tools you use most often. It will free up space and de-clutter your tool box while allowing you to bring your most used tools with you when you move from bay to bay. I've got a big Matco 6S box with a hutch, top box and side locker. It stays in one spot and holds specialty tools, brand specific tools, electrical tools, Keurig, laptop, time clock, random junk and spare parts I use for testing. It's where I do paperwork, make coffee, timestamp work orders, and hide from my service writer. My cart contains my daily use tools that I roll that around to wherever I'm working. BTW, I call my linear impact drivers, thumb finders.
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  985. Yes, the dash blistering was an issue. Infiniti's had dash blistering and Nissan's has peeling trim. @3:49... Seals on the cam position sensors. Common Nissan issue. In the future, change those when you do this. It's a "while you're in there" thing and the seals are cheap. Also valve covers. Check the spark plug tubes. Since the valve covers have to come off anyways, check if the tubes have oil. If they do, you have to replace the covers. The seals are integrated. Get Nissan covers. The aftermarket ones always leak. Can't count how many times I've removed "new" Amazon covers the install Nissan covers. @17:50... When I do this job, I always buy that crossover hose. They get very hard and usually crack when you take them off. @37:14... I unbolt the harness bracket at the back of the motor. It gives an extra inch or so. 4 years as a Nissan Master Tech, I can do this job in about 2 hours, but I did nothing but Nissan's. @1:09:07... You'd be surprised how often we'd get 350Z's in with a misfire and it was just 2 coil plugs swapped.@1:19:30... It's part of the PCV system. It's a vacuum chamber. It's where the pipe on the front of the plenum goes. @1:21:30... It'll be back. The paper gaskets like to leak. The plenums aren't perfect. The metal gasket is thick enough to make up for the imperfection. The paper gaskets are too thin. If it comes back with a hunting idle and a throttle body code, it's actually the paper gasket.
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  986.  @jamesharrison6201  no such thing.
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  987. Dude stole my name. Ding! Fry's are done!
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  988. @24:25... I cut both ends of those connector tabs so they can't break off later and fall in. Also, I just drop the gasket on the engine, then set the plate on top. No need for RTV.
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  989. I see the problem... It's a V6. ;)
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  990. @21:00... I'm checking voltage at the pump. See if it's below 13v. @36:00... Just jump the relay pins. We know the relay is fine, take it out of the circuit. @40:00... I'm taking apart the fuse box to clean/inspect everything. @45:50... Check voltage on the green wire at the fuse box now. Then check at the pump. Probably high resistance on the wire. As you drive, the wire heats up, which increases the resistance, which makes it hotter, which increases the resistance, etc... That's why it takes a short drive for it to die. @56:48... Yeah, you know you have 12v going to the pump, but how many volts are actually making it to the pump? Check it now.
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  991. @3:30... Did you inspect the motor mounts? I remember you saying there may be a bad one due to some engine banging around noises. @4:53... Do we need to say it?
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  992. Maybe it's me, but I'd probably remove all of the trash from the bucket before draining oil into it.
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  993. To repeat what I said in another video... Know how I know it needs a coil? It's a Nissan with a misfire. Nissan coils are junk. - Former Nissan Tech. No, #3 isn't more common, just a coincidence. Also, any time you get a Nissan with CVT with over 60K, you should recommend a CVT fluid change. Not maintaining the trans is one reason those CVT's fail so often.
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  994. You really do need to hire a full time wrench turner. Expand that business, and who knows... Maybe open a second and third locations in the coming years. The best retirement plan is to have a functioning, self managing business that you can just collect a yearly stipend from. Better than living off savings.
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  995. I've been in the business for 35 years and never seen a charge for "brake clean". We do charge for "shop supplies", but that's for much more than brake clean. It also pays for our rag service, uniform service, oil-sorb, waste oil removal, etc...
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  996. The Xenomorph shift knob is just a step too far. I can get on board with the Godzilla stuff though. The fitment issue with the exhaust is that this isn't really an Abarth. It's just the 1.4 Turbo, which is a mid model between the standard 500 and the Abarth. The Abarth comes with a dual exhaust. @24:45... I'd use a second pole jack under the passenger's side to get the tips perfectly centered in the cutouts of the bumper, then run a tack. @27:15... Always gotta be careful welding on the floor. Once saw a guy catch a car on fire welding on the floor. Carpet inside the car caught fire. @30:55... It seems you're the type that doesn't like to tell a customer, "no". I would've taken one look at the fitment and told the customer to return that exhaust. With it being just a pipe and two tips with no muffler, I'd have just driven the car over to my exhaust guy and had him make an exhaust from the downpipe back for less than what that exhaust probably cost, and it would fit perfectly with no chance of an exhaust leak. This fabricobbled system looks like it's got two potential leak points.
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  997. I just got a Triton D10. I actually sold my Verus Pro with it's own toolbox, 30" monitor and printer to get my Triton. Didn't need that big set-up any more and it was due for an update. I miss the wireless OBD dongle, but I like everything else.
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  998. Known issue. Needs a vent relocation.
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  999. @43:00... Hope you grabbed that light before you test drove it. If not... Bye, bye lumens.
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  1000. Probably overcharged. I've found All-Data to have incorrect A/C charge amounts more than once.
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  1001. Fluid looked burnt. How did it smell? Clutches might be slipping.
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  1002. I would've tried to sell him on a Holley EFI system. @12:00... Bro, you left your mic over on the truck.
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  1003. Wouldn't it be easier to bring the scantool out to the engine bay and adjust while it's running?
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  1004. @10:20... Ice cream man!!!!
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  1005.  @juanmarshall4083  why? It's aluminum. It's not a wear item.
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  1006.  @85jmccoy  I get that, but replacement parts are more likely to leak than factory.
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  1007. That's what happens when you're not willing to pay for professionals. When you want to pay $12/hr. you're not getting folks like me, who have 30 years of work experience and have been working on cars for 35 years. I'm not working for less than $30/hr. My last job, I was making $42/hr.
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  1008. You got a hub polisher. I've got one too. Mine's purple though.
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  1009. Ray, do you charge for the full capacity of Freon or the full capacity minus what was in the car? We charge for the full capacity to cover the cost of the machine (filters, pump oil, maintenance labor, etc...). What happened with the tensioner? Declined?
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  1010.  @AT-wl9yq  we don't charge for a specific weight on the RO. The line simply says, "freon". It's not theft.
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  1011.  @AT-wl9yq  I'm charging for a service. End story. By your reasoning EVERY shop in America is commiting fraud by charging for shop supplies.
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  1012. Ray, it's a Powerstroke. Ram's have Ecodiesels. I'm hoping you know this and are just trolling us Ford guys. Since we're trolling... you know the size of the tool to remove the bolt isn't the size of the bolt, right? The "10mm" bolts holding the upper pan are actually 6mm bolts. It looks like this thing hydrolocked with a stuck open injector.
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  1013. Most of the trucks that have these are no longer under warranty. This is why GM isn't investing in R&D to fix it.
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  1014. I was a wildland firefighter for 4 years. While doing that, I was a volunteer structure firefighter in Pahrump, NV. because our engine was parked there. There are a lot of manufactured homes with propane tanks. You wanna talk about feeling a thump in your chest? When a propane tank blows up, it's called a BLEVE (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion). OMG!, the noise and the pressure that releases... Search for "bleve" on Youtube. I was a good 200 feet away and it straight blew me over and knocked the wind out of me (and gave my entire face a first degree burn). That was only a 200Lbs. tank.
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  1015. My shop specializes in Miatas. That year is mostly Ford. The entire drivetrain is Ford.
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  1016. What radio head unit is that? Want something like that for my Class A diesel pusher.
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  1017. Spray a little brake clean on the outside of the hose and the clamp will slide right on. When the brake clean dries, there's no residue and the hose is unharmed.
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  1018.  @bruceb4349  I didn't say "poor", I said "cheap". Learn the difference.
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  1019. @6:00... Nope. The Dorman doesn't come with the seal guard like the GM part.
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  1020. If you're going to start servicing heavy equipment, get an electric grease gun.
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  1021. Was hoping to see you do a DOD delete. Oh, well.
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  1022. Cross threading is just newbie loc-tite. BTW, you ever have issues with your wedding band? All of my tech friends have switched to silicone bands.
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  1023. Shit... I've got $30k just in my toolbox and another $3k for my tool cart... Not including any tools.
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  1024. I find it humorous that GM designed the wheel covers to look just like the SS wheels. The O'Reilly brake clean is good, but they've jacked the price from $1.99/can to $4.99/can. I don't care what anyone says... That's NOT inflation. That's greed. There's hasn't been 250% inflation. @13:32... That low pressure fitting is definitely leaking. You can see the oil all over the lower radiator hose. @20:00... I'd just remove the line before drilling. Zero risk of metal contamination if the line is off the car. The air trick might work, but it might not. Remove the line, drill, then flush with brake clean. @27:00... You can't blow air through the compressor. If you could, it wouldn't compress very well. @39:47... Looks like the pressure relief blew off at some point in this compressor's life.
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  1025. It's a V6. It's the V8's you gotta watch for.
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  1026.  @glennjukes5581  Most people over fill or under fill because the don't bother reading their owner's manual. It has to be checked at operating temp, in park, with the engine running. Most people check it like engine oil. Engine off, cold.
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  1027.  @KingARob_  No. Change the fluid and filter and have the dealer update the TCM software. Pretty sure there's a TSB for the judder. The fix is to update the software. If that doesn't fix it, it's likely the torque converter.
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  1028.  @mechaflash  But did the do the TSB and add the trans cooler? Did they fill it to the correct level? If a lube tech did the job, likely not. The lube techs at my dealer were all kids. You gotta check it yourself.
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  1029. So, looking at a head, cam, and timing belt service at a minimum... Maybe a piston. Probably cheaper to swap a used motor. The cam could have cracked if someone tried to use the valve cap bolts to push the cam down against the force of the lifter.
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  1030. Just a brief history lesson, from an American History buff. We declared our independence on July 4th 1776, but we didn't actually win our independence until September 3rd, 1783, the day we signed the Treaty of Paris. I personally have always found it odd that September 3rd isn't a holiday. July 4th is still important as it's the day the US told The King to F off and that we would no longer be subjects of The Crown.
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  1031. @4:40... You're in a unique position, with a YT channel, to have access to a larger pool of talent, maybe even some from other states, willing to relocate. I'd love to work with you. I've got over $100k in tools, 30 years on the job. Unfortunately, I'm currently disabled, waiting for a kidney transplant. It's how I have time to watch all your vids. @5:57... In Las Vegas, we usually get all traffic from one side goes, then their green arrow goes off. Straight traffic from the other side starts, then all traffic from the first side stops and the green arrow for the other side comes on. We also get a yellow flashing arrow for "left turn yield on green". @13:00... The internet is full of people who feel offended for other people who aren't offended. @20:10... OSHA rules actually say that unprotected loading dock is supposed to have a chain across it. @24:30... "Cheap is expensive". Don't apologize for telling the truth. I get trying to not burn bridges, but some bridges aren't worth saving. The only bad thing about that BG trans machine is that it pretty much only works on vehicles that use Dex/Merc. You'd need a second machine if you want to also do CVT's. Also, so manufacturers specifically state in the warranty guide that using a flush machine voids the trans warranty.
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  1032. I'd remove everything in the way of the rear sub-frame (calipers, shocks, exhaust), support it with two screw jacks, unbolt it and relieve the spring pressure by lowering the screw jacks. Don't think I'd bother removing the control arms.
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  1033. Should've used the saw to cut the rebar. Would've saved that closet.
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  1034. You know it's funny... I left Vegas and my shop and moved to Phoenix, where I don't have a shop, and was relieved to not have the stress of a shop any more. Now, I feel like I may be going into withdrawals. I'm watching you and jonesing to work on a car.
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  1035. When you can't see your nuts, it's time for a diet. @27:50... I think I'd remove that zerk fitting, use a power tool on the nut and then reinstall the fitting. @40:00... You sound like a Smurf. LOL
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  1036. @43:00... You forgot to say "Contact".
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  1037. Guarantee it's a China sourced part.
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  1038. You at the club last night? Hand stamp.
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  1039. @6:45... Is that green Loc-Tite? Man, the next tech is gonna be cursing you out.
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  1040.  @Franklinveterinarycenter1of4  Blue is for stuff you plan on taking back apart. Red is for stuff you don't plan on taking back apart. Green is for stuff you don't want anyone to ever be able to take apart.
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  1041.  @Franklinveterinarycenter1of4  Look again @9:21. All of the tubes are red.
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  1042. My pre-post-purchase inspection guess is vapor canister. I reserve the right to change my mind as I watch the video. ;) EDIT: Surprised there's no check engine light. If they just bought it, the seller probably cleared it. Should have a P0456 with a leak that large. @23:50... I'd use some brake clean to clean off all of the gasoline residue. Easier to detect any future leaks.
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  1043. Now you're gonna need a bigger turbo for that Woo Woo!
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  1044. @38:27... Either "Papa" or "Poppy".
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  1045. Sorry, pet peeve and I don't know why it's so common in the auto tech world, but please stop referring to bolts by their head size. Example... Those little bolts aren't 10mm. They're 6mm. I know you're not gonna stop and every tech I work with does the same thing. They all look at me funny when I refer to bolts by their actual size.
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  1046. @13:25... The tool I have for that goes on the air hammer. It's used for removing and installing.
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  1047. If you go all the way into the dash to do that sensor, do the heater core while you're there. Just 'cause. Technically, that's not how a warranty works. If the company providing the warranty found out about the situation, they wouldn't warranty it. By warrantying the component, your shop is actually committing fraud. That being said, there's really no way for them to find out and this practice has been accepted by these companies as just part of doing business.
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  1048. You know how you keep those nuts from falling into the bell housing? Magnetic sockets. I'm just sayin'... LOL. No torque wrench?
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  1049. Happens all the time. This is why any time I get a used part from a salvage yard that has moving parts (as opposed to something simple, like a motor mount), I always charge an hour for disassembly and inspection. This became my policy when I installed a salvage yard rear end in a Nissan Titan only to find out after installation that the limited slip differential in the rear end was broken.
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  1050. "New" doesn't mean "good". ;) Note that the old sensor had a white connector and the new has a black connector. They're usually color coded. The fact that the one you pulled out was white, tells me it was probably the wrong sensor.
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  1051. Ray, what diagnostic suite is that? Identifix? I have Shop-Key and that looks much better. Why does it say Carquest? Did they buy Identifix? Also, why do you have a different scan tool in every video? You having trouble finding one you like?
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  1052. I most warm parts of the country, you can get the Methanol washer fluid that's good for ice.
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  1053. @17:15... Ice Cream Man!
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  1054. If you press out the hub before removing the snap ring, it will push the bearing in to make more clearance. Wasn't the other rear bearing making noise?
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  1055. @44:26... Alien says what?
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  1056. @2:30... Not straightening that steering wheel is triggering my OCD. Also, I never do anything with old diesel oil without gloves. Used diesel stains skin. I don't think you should bother with the oil analysis. You added 1 1/2 qts of brand new oil. That's going to dilute the percentages of contaminants.
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  1057. Looks like one of those brake shops (horrible, never take your car there) just did a brake job. Probably didn't set the rear shoe gap or lube the caliper pins or flush the fluid. These shops take short cuts to run the cars through quickly and because they're just a brake shop, they don't address any other issues. The master cylinder leaking into the booster was a common Nissan issue. Common enough that we had a TSB on it. We would pull the vacuum hose and stick our sucker hose down into the booster and watch the hose to see if we sucked out any fluid. This is a quick way to check without having to pull the master cylinder loose.
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  1058. That trans mount is definitely toast. You can tell by the rubber oozing out. Hopefully he gets it done soon. By the look of that trans fluid, the guy does take care of his car. It's possible the trans has had a fluid exchange done, but not a proper service with a filter change. Some of those chain quick lube places suck the fluid out the dipstick tube and just refill.
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  1059. Did someone watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory recently?
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  1060. Like I said in a previous video... I'm guessing the cat's plugged.
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  1061.  @jasonpeace91  a plugged cat doesn't have to be completely blocked.
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  1062. @3:00... Lift it a few feet and put some jack stands under the frame. @35:23... That's what she said. @36:56... That's what she said. What?
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  1063. 10:13... their only purpose is to be food for birds.
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  1064. Curious why I never see you using air tools. Always electric or hand. Is there a reason?
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  1065.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  I totally get it. I don't like dragging the hose around or tripping over it.
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  1066. I blame the store as well as the thief. I blame the management though, not the employees. Parts stores used to employ full grown adults and paid a livable wage. When they did, we had knowledgeable, honest parts guys who cared about their jobs. Now, at least near me, they're all $13/hr teenage kids who know nothing about nothing because they haven't been on the planet long enough to know anything. This is what leads to apathy at the work place and jobs not being done.
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  1067. You're not old enough. The target demo was folks who were in their late 40's to 50's at the time. If you wanted a hard top convertible, this was the most functional one you could buy. Most (Like the SLK55 and the SC430) had little tiny trunks. Not this one. I'm 49 and if these were affordable, I'd buy one (and drop a Magnacharger on top of the engine). Unfortunately, the rarity and niche following have kept the prices on nice ones pretty high.
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  1068. Ground first, then power. Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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  1069. Ray, on a normal street car, you'd want those bushings tight to prevent noise. On a track car, you want those bushings loose so that those don't impede motion. If you disconnect the end links, this bar should move freely with zero binding in the bushings.
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  1070.  @vasek987  Track cars make noises. Those bars are meant for racing, not street driving. You can certainly use them on a street car, but you're going to make sacrifices.
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  1071.  @BixbyConsequence  OEM bushings won't fit. That bar is a larger diameter than stock.
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  1072. @13:53... I'd drill holes in that shield so it can sit flush. @22:20... I'd test the new sunroof before re-installing the headliner... Because reasons. @27.50... It's good you were able to go through the back door. Many Nissan's require removal of the windshield to do a headliner.
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  1073. What's with the thumbnail? That an AI generated image? Why is the engine sideways? If i absolutely can't find a leak in the engine compartment, I just assume it's the evaporator. Checking the drain is just confirmation. To check the vents, you're supposed to run the A/C for 3 to 5 minutes, then shut the blower motor off before checking. Cold air can give a false positive. You can also shine the UV light in the resistor hole.
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  1074. @8:00... This is where I break out my highlighter marker.
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  1075. I call scammers whenever I get bored. Every one I can keep on the phone with me is one not actually scamming someone. They get paid commission based on the amounts they scam, so if I can make them work an hour for free, that's a win for us.
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  1076. Made a similar upgrade on my Mini JCW. I replaced my plastic thermostat housing with an aluminum one. Same issue.
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  1077. Did we recommend machining the rotors? Looks like another shop did a pad slap and ignored the rotors entirely.
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  1078. @3:00...That's actually a heater problem. Teflon tape is a bad idea. It will seal for now, but when the brake fluid eats the tape, they'll start leaking. May need a new master.
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  1079. @6:29... I always need an A/C machine because I remove the cooling module as a package. It's so much easier. Leave the fan attached when you remove the package. I also reassmble the whole package, fan included, out of the car. I know I keep harping on it and you're not going to change for the same reason I'm not going to change. We all know our way is the best because we've been doing it for years. You should get a can of trans line flush. Makes flushing out the lines easy. The TSB trans coolers for the Nissan CVT's used to come with a can. Works great. I'd probably flush out the trans lines and the engine before installing the new cooling package.
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  1080. Far from groovin'. Be sure to apply a sealer to prevent re-yellowing. After cleaning, I spray with a UV clear coat. Then I wet sand and buff. Without the clear-coat, these will be yellow again in just a few months.
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  1081. Reeeeeeeeeeeeeee! The tester says, "855" and it's only 850!! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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  1082. He has a carbide scraper, which works great. Don't know why he doesn't use it more.
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  1083. Heater circuit low is almost never the sensor. Almost always a fuse.
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  1084. @21:40... Yeah, those clutches have a limited life span now. Remove the 3 bolts holding the accumulator. That'll get some more fluid out. @25:50... Get one of those measuring pitches you had at the old shop. If you can swing it, get a drum of BG fluid and a pump. Cheaper/qt. Yeah, I know you know, just sayin'.
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  1085. @1:57... Green subscribe button! Gotta use a whizz wheel to clean the galvanizing off that hanger. See that white discoloration? That's what zinc does when it gets hot. That means it's galvanized.
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  1086. With 53k, why is this at your shop? Scan tool I believe showed it's a 2018. Shouldn't this be under warranty?
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  1087. Not a fan of the PIP. Maybe if it was in sync with the main video and wasn't in "time lapse" mode.
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  1088. I was paid 0.3 hrs at the Nissan dealer for an oil change. We had a lube dept., but when they got busy we were always asked to help out and do a few oil changes. We HATED it because the $30 oil change customers almost NEVER wanted to pay for any other work. As a Master Tech, it was a waste of my talents, knowledge and skill to do oil changes.
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  1089. I HATE P0455's. Usually it's a gas cap. Problem is, if the customer tightened the cap between when the light went on and when you look at it, the smoke machine will reveal no leaks. Problem is that the ECM takes several drive cycles to turn the light off on it's own. I wish ECM's would reset on EVERY drive cycle.
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  1090. I would've at least tried to sell the guy on a set of shorty headers. I mean, there should be zero extra labor. Oh, and some NGK plugs. Regarding Chinesium parts... I'll use them if I can get them from the parts store because they usually slap a lifetime warranty on them. @9:20... Nice troll. BTW, I bill one hour per broken stud, plus R&R of the manifolds. Sometimes I win, usually I lose.
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  1091. It hit 102 here in Vegas today. @42:30... I've said it before, I'll say it again... I comment on almost every one of your videos. I often offer alternative ways to do things, but you'll notice I never say you're doing it wrong. Just because I'd do something differently doesn't mean your way or my way is wrong. There's often several correct ways to do things. @45:45... I want an old Chris-Craft, but in immaculate condition. They're way out of my budget though. @56:30... I'd dump some injector cleaner in there too. For reasons. @56:45... Damn, man. That's sucks. I love the smell of gas. @57:46... Looks like the fuel gauge still isn't working. I noticed there was no float on the pump assembly. Is the float somewhere else in the tank? Customer elected not to fix it?
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  1092.  @paulconetta2264  He did. There are several test videos. The final video is the best from each of 3 videos. Aerokroil didn't make the cut.
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  1093. Nissans use a "smart charging system" that reduces output voltage from the alternator to reduce engine drag and improve fuel economy. This has led to many alternators being unnecessarily replaced. Used to be a common complaint at the dealership.
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  1094. I sell good parts off blown engines I pull out on eBay. Makes a few extra bucks on the side. "Ding, Fries are Done" was never a commercial. It went viral back in the early days of the internet. It's actually a single off a 1993 Christmas album called, "A Very Spastic Christmas". That cylinder hydrolocked. Either coolant or a stuck open injector. This video is giving me flashbacks to doing head gaskets on Nissan VQ35 engines. Did a set almost every week.
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  1095. @18:00... The Ford seal driver has a cutout for the block. Not worth buying a special tool for one job though. When I was at Nissan, we had all of the special tools. Nissan axle seals are similar.
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  1096. I wouldn't depend on a diesel truck to power a house. I'd just get a propane generator for the house. I don't want to carry around all of that extra weight in the truck all the time for the rare occasion that my house loses power. I live in a 43' motorhome that has a diesel generator. It's much easier to maintain that generator than installing a bunch of batteries and inverters to run off the big MH engine. I think if you actually ran the numbers, you'd find the propane Generac to be worth it. If it wasn't, they wouldn't sell so many.
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  1097. That cat probably is trash. Running rich for a long time possibly melted it.
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  1098. The new Jeeps aren't really Jeeps. Where's the plug on the passenger's floor to drain water? Real Jeep would have that. My old TJ did.
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  1099. From the Oxford Dictionary... "Motor: a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts". So, folks that say "motor" is only electric are wrong.
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  1100. @0:50... No, no, no... You have to pull that lever to turn on the headlights. The blue light on the dash means the headlights are on. [For those who can't detect internet sarcasm... That was sarcasm] Doing the right thing now = return customer = profit later. That's how it's done. Hey Ray, you know how you know if a Nissan has a busted upper torque mount? It's a Nissan with more than 30k miles.
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  1101. Please don't let your customer buy Chinese cats. The OEM ones are super expensive, but they'll last another 200k miles. The Chinese ones will be lucky to make it to Christmas. @18:30... yes, you charge the same. knowledge is what you're mostly charging for, not the physical labor. Anyone can turn a wrench. Not everyone knows what to turn.
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  1102. @51:00... I do not like that torque wrench. You have to reset it for every bolt? My Snappy resets on it's own. That would drive me nuts.
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  1103.  @DeepakKumar-lv4te  Really? You think I didn't know that? Now assume I know that and re-read my comment.
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  1104.  @DeepakKumar-lv4te  After hitting the target of 90 degrees, mine resets to 0 after about 5 seconds to be ready for the next bolt. I don't have to manually reset it. You get it now?
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  1105. You got it backwards, Ray. If you were somewhere cold, you'd want a 5W-30. 10W-30 is better for warmer climates.
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  1106. Big reason why you don't have to "turn and burn"... A lot of times, in order to make the sale, service writers will tell customers, "yeah, we can do it right now, while you wait" even if there's already a car on your rack, torn apart. Service writers are sales people first and customer service second. Having your own place means no service writers.
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  1107. @3:17... Did you just watch "Caddyshack"? Nananana...
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  1108. @trollolol Your name give it away.
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  1109. @13:00... It's a Hyundai product. Most of the fasteners are 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, or 21mm.
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  1110. Not picking on wife unit, but why do so many women ignore warning lights in their cars? It seems like they don't feel like there's really an issue if the car still runs and drives. They don't seem to get that the light is there to warn you there's about to be a problem before there's actually a problem.
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  1111. @25:09... and the gasket mating surface is pretty gouged up. RTV might seal it, but might not. @27:10... Pliers? Get some Lisle tap driver sockets. They're cheap and they work. @28:55... Like someone else suggested... Use a stud.
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  1112. I keep some Scotch-Brite on my balancer for scrubbing off the road grime. The answer to how we got here is that the service writer diagnosed the problem without ever getting out of their chair. They do that a lot and then tell the customer, "My tech screwed up, but I'm gonna go ahead and make it right for you". A-holes.
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  1113. @16:00... This is why I hate this style of control arm. The lower arm is at it's maximum downward travel. That's why it won't come off. The knuckle has to be raised, which means unbolting the knuckle from the strut.
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  1114. Have you asked, are you even interested, in buying the property? I think that would be your best move.
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  1115. Where are these rust buckets you keep working on coming from?
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  1116. Call me surprised and wrong. My God, Ray... How do you find anything in that box? That would drive me insane. As someone who's double 20-something, I can tell you that a lot changes when you're not 20-something any more... A lot.
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  1117. Fun fact... The QR25 vibrates at just the right frequency to tighten the oil fill cap. As a Nissan tech, I did experiments, including letting one idle for two hours and rechecking the tightness.
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  1118. So it has an auto trans and it has a trans cooler in the radiator, but the two are not connected. Hmmm... Because PT Cruiser.
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  1119. $3.25 for regular. I haven't paid that for gas in years. We're over $4 here in Vegas. The owner is probably "topping off" when he fills the tank. This is why there's liquid gas in the lines. @16:45... That's what you think. I worked at a dealership for 4 years. We only did recalls when the customer requested it. I used to try to tell my service writer that a car had a recall and he always told me the same thing... "That's not what it's here for. Ignore it". @19:23... Anything that says, "Dorman" on it should be immediately suspect. LOL. I'd replace the canister and educate the customer about not "topping off" after the pump shuts off.
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  1120. @16:40... I live in Vegas. We all float down here. @22:43... I'll say it for you... Chinesium. It is what it is. It's a fact that many products coming out of China are cheaper than their counterparts made elsewhere because they're made out of inferior materials. Not all, just a lot.
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  1121. What's wrong with the bushings? They look like the polyurethane bushings that come with the bar.
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  1122. @7:00... Those tire are worn on the inside edge. They needed to be swapped from one wheel to the other. This would even out the wear. All you really did was change the direction of rotation.
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  1123. You can't fix stupid.
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  1124. @15:10... You can make an install tool out of an aluminum can. @18:50... So much easier to buy the big tube of Grey and a caulking gun. Much cleaner and more controlled than the squeeze tubes. Also, cheaper to buy one big tube than four squeeze tubes.
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  1125. @43:50... I actually have a zip tie gun. After inserting the zip tie into itself, you put the end in the gun. It pull the end, applies the proper amount of tightening torque and the cuts off the tail with one trigger pull.
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  1126. When you can't afford to maintain your almost $100k SUV, you probably bought more than you can chew. Bet they're putting regular gas in it too. Wheels are bent because they do some serious off-roading at the mall, hitting those parking curbs.
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  1127. Ray, no Assault Air Nozzle to blow out the air box? What brand is that belt? Never seen a "Made in Italy" belt. Calligraphy isn't cursive. If she's actually learning Calligraphy, that's awesome. I learned when was young. Of course, back in the 80's we actually wrote letters still since email didn't exist for home users yet. Nope... Not allowed to make mistakes. This is the interwebs.
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  1128. @7:50... Oh, no... That fish eye lens is not good. Oh and instead of trying to hold the wire where you want it, rotate it to before where you want it and let the nut turn it to where you want it when you apply torquage.
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  1129. You really don't need sealant around the o-ring. That's the o-rings's job. Also, I'd use grey instead of black. Also, I use a cut up aluminum can inside the crank seal to keep the lip from inverting during installation.
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  1130. You don't do boot replacement? I only replace the axle if the boot's been leaking long enough for the joint to make noise or if it looks dry.
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  1131. Need two hands for that large diameter shaft... That's what she said. Serious question... Do you guys not have a shop rag service? I just noticed you use lots of brake clean and no rags.
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  1132. They saw clear fluid on the ground and assumed fuel. Probably evaporator water. I've worked on lots of Carmax cars. Their techs seem to do a good job at recon. That rusty runoff is from a blown up battery. Probably why it has a new terminal and battery. It may have actually bee damaged in the wreck.
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  1133. @10:15... OMG. The only thing holding that wheel on is the caliper. Get outta there! Getting a used rear end will probably be cheaper than replacing all of the busted/worn parts. Labor will probably be less too.
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  1134. Ray, you missed one. You didn't torque the lug nut at the 2 o'clock position.
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  1135. My stud pulling tool is a stack of flat washers with grease and a sacrificial lug nut.
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  1136. On an RX-8, best way to clear a flood is to remove the plugs and crank it. Also, make sure the oil injection pump isn't dumping oil. I've seen that and had to replace the oil injection system. These inject oil, just like a two stroke. Based on the amount of smoke on throttle, I'm gonna say one or more of the oil injectors is leaking/stuck. @33:00... This is why I pay for stuff with a CC. Reverse the charge. The did NO work. They didn't even diag. It would be like you charging a diag fee to walk out to the parking lot, look at the cars and say, "I can't fix that".
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  1137.  @angusbuchan.  I like using C-Lock nuts. No nylon to wear out or melt away.
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  1138. @23:18... "A non horny Taurus"... Sounds like my ex.
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  1139. Based on the amount of clutch material and lack of chunks, I'd say this is a good core for rebuild. Maybe try your hands at it? Not very hard to do, just swapping out worn parts for new parts.
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  1140. Funny story about signaling on the highway... I was following a Mercedes down the highway and he was swerving through traffic, never once signaling. He got off the highway at the same exit as me and pulled into a gas station. I pulled in to the same station and parked at the pump across from him. I said, "that's a nice car". He said, "thanks". I then said, "I'd think a car that nice would come with turn signals". He responded better than I thought. He raised a finger, telling me I'm #1. What a nice guy.
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  1141. Funny. I think there's a connection between kitchens and shops. Lots of "cross pollination". I think it's a love of tools. I love cooking and have been a tech for 30 years. In my house, the garage and kitchen are mine.
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