Comments by "DeSoto Sky" (@desotosky1372) on "Rainman Ray's Repairs" channel.

  1. Anyone else remember when the most difficult part of replacing a water pump was removing a fan?
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  2. I found your comment interesting that most mechanics would not attempt U-Joint replacement, If I had a mechanic who thought a U-joint replacement was beyond his capability I'd be looking for a better mechanic. It was a real pita in a rust belt vehicle where I grew up but not rocket science. It was a necessity of life for young kids who drove old cars (that they could afford). Specialty tools included a carpenters hammer, a piece of water pipe, dad's C-clamp, and an extended word vocabulary.
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  3. Surely someone else in the 910 comments pointed it out also. Steering dampers are not pressurized like a shock absorber. It was to resist movement, not move on it's own.
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  4. Years ago my FIL was sold an extended warranty by the Dodge dealer when he purchased a new Dodge Caravan. Came the day when he needed it for a bad transmission and found out the warranty company was no longer in business. He thought he was buying a Dodge dealer warranty.
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  5. 4 hours to do the fluid exchange and 4 hours of cleanup. One simple drain plug on the pan would make this so much easier.
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  6. I was thinking soapy water would have been better (or tire lube). It eventually dries and the rubber gets a good grip. The grease will always be there and the gasket never gets a good grip.
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  7. Merry Christmas to Ray & family. My vote is 50/50 chance of survival. I would love to see an autopsy of the failed radiator/trans cooler. (is it permitted to say "trans" in Florida?)
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  8. I would have thought a quick mechanical inspection would be in order first before alignment given the pull and rashed rims. Tire pressure check also. I know the videos are edited and we don't see everything that actually happens.
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  9. Growing up we had 440 AC. 4 windows, 40 mph.
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  10. As a hobby machinist, gotta say the freehand tapping with power made me nervous. Didn't clean the tap between each run. Even when manually tapping I use a fixture or guide whenever possible. Takes very little to change the fit of a thread.
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  11.  @lukekirkby5304  I think the point is to lower the fluid level before removing the pan, not to skip removing the pan.
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  12. Armchair observation from 1,000 miles away, It appeared to me you needed to run the tap deeper to get past the taper on the end of the tap. Your threads were not complete at the bottom of the hole causing the insert to not seat/thread full depth. The insert tool is designed to drive the insert internally by incomplete threads at the bottom on the inside, not by the shoulder. The insert is not intended to thread fully onto the end of the installation tool. The insert is locked in place by the installation tool pushing thru and expanding the crimped section AFTER the insert bottoms out.
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  13. How many people were wanting to reach into the screen and wrap some tape on that harness? 14:40 - 14:50
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  14. I'm impressed that the zip tie was replaced. Can't imagine any one else would even have that special tie.
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  15. Ray must pay really well for that new "employee" to commute from Michigan.... 🤣
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  16. Experience is something you get right after you need it......
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  17. That's nothing. The design team for the AMC Pacer put a straight 6 into an engine compartment designed for a small rotary engine. The rear 2 cylinders pushed pretty far back and my memory is changing those plugs were impossible. AMC had a deal with GM to source the rotary but near the end GM scrapped the engine project and AMC was stuck with a production ready platform they had to do something with.
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  18. A door closer perhaps? Hard to spend money on infrastructure you don't own but one dent will cost alot more than the closer.
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  19. Is anyone else bothered by the use of toothy adjustable wrenches instead of proper wrenches?
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  20. There is a parts washer sitting against the wall. You can catch a glimpse of it at 28:24 in the corner to the left of the Interstate Battery sign. He's had it for awhile but I don't think I've ever seen it used in a video.
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  21. Personally I don't care for the location of that pickup but I live where it snows. I've torn an under bumper skirt in the snow. I also wonder about summer time road surface temperatures in Florida. My intuition is higher would have been better. Don't highway tractors move the air intake above the cab at the rear? It will be interesting to hear Ray's 1 year update on this mod. For sure Ray is showing his age with all the toys and trinkets. That's OK, I did the same when I was younger but think about it differently now. When did I get so old? 😮‍💨
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  22. Not part of tthe job but that oil spilling out the trans tail when the shaft was removed looked pretty dark. If my truck I would have wanted a trains fluil change.
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  23. I know I'm one of the exceptions but my sweet spot is 30 minutes.
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  24. Multiple businesses share the lot. I think the body shop also runs a tow business.
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  25.  @IIGrayfoxII  Friend of a friend of a friend told me one of the local quick change places budgets for 1 engine replacement per month.
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  26. Make that 6 bays, he needs an alignment setup , and a bay for visiting dignitaries.
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  27. Sold my first jeep to a buddy. It had a HD aftermarket front winch bumper. He hit a deer square broadside with the winch & split the deer in half. He spent a lot of quarters at the carwash. Amazingly no damage to the Jeep thanks to that bumper.
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  28. Not only do I remember the rotary phone, I remember before the rotary and we had an operator. (small town). My grand kids have no idea what it means to "dial a number". Remember when you could upgrade from rotary to the touch tone for an upcharge? My father (telephone systems engineer) said that the touch tone gear at the phone company was less expensive to operate than the rotary phone switching gear.... and we got charged more for it anyways!!! I guess we were paying for the infrastructure upgrades. Thanks for the video.
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  29. Two minutes in and I was ready to pull the starter. When I was a kid you could just replace the Bendix. The sound on the first startup was a classic bad Bendix... 2:08 Showing up with that boat for a first date will have dad freaking out almost as much as a hippie van Dredges up memory of Jim Varney performing "Hot Rod Lincoln". 🤣🤣🤣
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  30. Yes, because inquiring minds want to know.
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  31. Oil on my shop floor would bother me more than some drips out in the field. I always give the tractor, mower, UTV etc a quick hose down before hand to avoid the very thing you did.
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  32. Hours of work boiled down to a 30 minute entertainment video . Just cause you didn't see it does not mean not done.
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  33. Opinions abound on soldering, welding, and now trailer loading, the life of being an internet personality can't be easy. Love your content and keep it coming.
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  34. I'm curious about the drain container. Do you use the same one for both oil and coolant? The place I take my oil for recycling has a sign on the tank "no antifreeze"
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  35. Repack the front wheel bearings? Can't believe the owner does not want the emergency/parking brake replaced. Be Safe. Thanks for the video.
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  36. Definately in the rust belt. Eric O sandblasts em.
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  37. Took it apart to have it painted, got busy, and never put it back together.
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  38. I suspect there is a lot of routine repair work going thru Ray's shop we never know about. It's not just a Jeep thing. Hope everyone had a good holiday weekend.
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  39. About 6 months after having some body shop work done I was chasing down a rattle under the rear bumper cover. Found a bracket completely unattached and every single faster looked like shop floor sweepings, not a single appropriate or matching screw. Disappointing for "dealer" work.
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  40. I remember laying in the snow with a buddy replacing a rotted brake line so we could get to school. (upstate NY) a half century ago. Things you would do as a kid but not as an adult.
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  41. I've wondered about that. At the previous shop customers dealt with the service writer, not the mechanic. For sure some knew but how many?
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  42.  @natersalad889  For my 2015 Outback, Subaru NA says lifetime. Subaru Japan says 60K. Different standards for different markets? Does have a drain plug though.
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  43. I sold my old Subaru thru my mechanic to one of his customers. It was little "overdue" for the belt change and the buyer was informed of such and given a quote for the repair. (which was reflected in the sale price) Customer stated they knew someone who could do it for less. My mechanic friend informed me some time later(with a grin) that the repair was muffed and the engine "interfered" with itself. Next time I see him I'll have to ask what happened to my old car and if the buyer is still a customer.
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  44. Having lost an engine at 150K I looked into it. It requires pulling the heads and replacing the lifters and camshaft. Because the engine is sideways it needs to be dropped with the subframe so I would think most of the labor is not done.
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  45. I've seen the Jeep Duck Dash thing here in St Louis also. Ha Ha..."Duck Dash", sounds like a food delivery service. Seems to be newer Jeeps. My Jeep and I are both old and we don't understand. Thanks for the video.
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  46. The pilgrimage was blocked at the border and the governor had them all shipped to NY.
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  47. 50 years ago I remember just cutting out the bad part of a failed heater hose and bypassing the heater core. But that was in the day of real hose clamps and nipples.
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  49. Hopefully it'll be your knowledge, not luck.
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  50. There’s alot more labor involved in a rebuild than merely replacing the caliper. Typical shop labor rates in the $100 to $150 range these days. Probably about $150 $200 for the pair new. Even for a bit more cost for the parts I think new is the better deal. A DIY'er not charging themselves for the labor is a different dynamic.
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  51. Pre purchase inspection for Troy? (believe it or not, I made this comment before I saw the whole video) Even the Ford emblem was too embarrassed to be on the truck. Assuming the owner PAID to have it towed in, it now has negative value. Thanks for the fun video.
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  52. With uneven pad wear when the slide pins are not frozen, is there a concern for the conditon of the caliper pistons in their bores?
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  53. Dealer quote was $2000 for head gaskets on my Forester. Oil all over everything underneath.
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  54. I love the "Lifetime Oil" sticker telling you what type of oil to use right next to the oil drain plug.
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  55. Nah, Troy is laughing his ass off!!!
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  56. Wife unit liked it until the first time she had to pay for a fillup.....
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  57. Looked to me like it was Maya doing the painting, not Troy in this video Troy appeared to be working on the car in the 3rd bay.
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  58.  @WhiteBuffalo59  I worked IT in a hospital. It was either that or a loose nut on the keyboard. Nursing units were hard on equipment.
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  59. NGK says NO. "Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs. It is completely unnecessary and can be detrimental."
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  60. My FIL purchased an aftermarket warranty years ago. When he tried to use it the company was out of business.
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  61. My first thought also when I saw it. Needs an overcam release like vice grip pliers.
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  62. Instead of longer chains, weld on more D rings. The load needs better lateral retention which you would get with closer rings. You are not just securing for a normal ride home but for a SHTF incident. When I ordered my utility trailer I requested D-rings every 2 feet instead of just one in each corner. I've used them all at one time or another. That long crossed chain at the rear don't cut it. Separate chain on each side connected closer. All IMO
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  63. We are on our 2nd Jeep Wrangler. Not our primary transport but very fun and we enjoy having a Jeep. Have had very little trouble.
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  64. Maurus C. Logan 1958
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  65.  @stevenbaker9327  Wait till you hear the body shop next door at the new shop 😀
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  66. I doubt it. The previous place was a multiple location repair chain. I suspect those types of repair shops are used to turnover. Big multiple location businesses have no institutional memory. (IMO)
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  67.  @RainmanRaysRepairs  "Ironwood"
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  68. The Rabbit hole... radiator, why not hoses, thermostat, belts, air filter etc.... where do you stop? I thought the rubber stuff looked a bit crusty in the video. Customer choice though.
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  69. This should be like an audience participation game show. Part 1 shows the problem. We all get to give our 2 cents worth (crowd sourced solution). And in part 2 we find out the correct solution so that those who got it right can pat themselves on the back.
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  70. My first new vehicle when I graduated from college was a 75 F100. Dealership clutch replacement did not bolt the cross member in.
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  71. The engine on my 2009 5,3 took an AFM dump at 150K. Pissed me off, things breaking that shouldn't be there to begin with. Was told not practical to repair. I read AFM improves mpg by 7%. I don't drive a truck to save a piddly amount of gas.
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  72. ​ @dannylinc6247  You missed the Japanese JIS phillips common on Japanese motorcycles,, surely other stuff. Looks like a Phillips but really is not exactly the same. I think JIS screw heads have a dot on them. Regular phillips will strip/slip out if over torqued, JIS does not. This is why most Americans (and some mechanics) can not get the float bowl off a Japanese motorcycle carburator without f-ing them up. Wrong tool for the job. Snap-on had a special toothy plier for grabing and getting the f-ed up bowl screws off. (JIS=Japanese Industrial Standard) Last I checked the Snap-On plier was obsolete and sold for a slight premium when you could find them.
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  73. I've watched a bunch of Rays videos and have wondered at his aversion to funnels. I only take care of my own vehicles but I have funnels for every application.
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  74. Pretty sure those tires are running on a Chrysler 8.25", not a Dana 35.
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  75. Got smart and put a block under the trailer jack. 👍 There are really good double sided tape on the market. No holes needed in the lid.
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  76. Fix the battery hold down properly. I did not see one other comment about the screw job.
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  77. I'd be pissed if a new tire was already 5 years old. I replace my trailer tires between 7 and 10.
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  78. I was more focused on the debris around the filler cap.
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  79. what @mikemarshall1394 said.... 1 minute saved times a million engines...🤣🤣🤣
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  80. I recall my mechanic saying the cast iron separated out brought a bit more. The rotors & such went to a different pile.
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  81. You reinstalled the driver side motor brace bolt opposite of removal 13:39. Now looks like it is going to rub the heater hose 44:55. Or so it appears.
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  82. With the engine sideways it would have to be dropped out of the chassis to replace the cam. The time to do it was when he had the engine out previously.
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  83. @MonkeyJedi99 HA HA Been there, done that. Upstate NY in my youth.
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  84. A non emergent job that would have been more fun on the new 4 post.... only a week wait.
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  85. ‘I can understand perfectly how the report of my illness got about, I have even heard on good authority that I was dead. James Ross Clemens, a cousin of mine, was seriously ill two or three weeks ago in London, but is well now. The report of my illness grew out of his illness. The report of my death was an exaggeration.’ Mark Twain, June 2nd, 1897
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  86. Up north, when the chassis rots. In the South, as Wayne Essar says. Grew up in NY North of Eric O. In the 60's you could see the road under your feet in as little as 5 years. My brother still lives there and replaces for rot, not mechanical.
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  87. Troubleshooting and diagnosis is usually easier or less confusing when you are the first one in. Thanks for the video.
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  88. Back seat supervisor here. You had the coil out, Would pulling the plug for a look-see added anything? Others have already commented but my first concern was if the previous oil change correctly refilled.
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  89. 160K miles and 10y/o things wear. Agree with James Richardson.
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  90. Ray, I suggest that someday when you get that airplaane, don't let quickie-lube change the oil in it.... ;o)
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  91.  @AnthonyLovato  Catch is Ray bought that lift used. History???
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  92. He has rubber bumpers already. View 1:23-1:26
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  93. See video about 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states, I quit..." starting at about minute 32:00 in the video for the story.
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  94. Even worse in the grass in front of my barn. Cement in the future for me also.
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  95. Trans phobia seems to be a big thing in Florida...🤣🤣
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  96. No video for 2 days. I was so depressed I went back to bed.... 😂😂😂
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  97. That $3K is only about 4 months payment on a new one which he would have to pay on for many years. If he likes the truck I'd say he's money ahead.
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  98. Running 4 qts of cleaner in a 6 qt engine bothers me a bit. i guess level and stationary is OK. Will this cleaning help decide if the engine is good enough to justify expense of a new exhaust? Would be interesting to take a look inside the pan and oil pickup after this.
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  99. Switches can be wired here in US, don't condem us all. It's just that the wiring in that shop is a mess by just about anyones standards. Did you see the main panel in yesterdays video?
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  100. My SIL had a mechanic tell her she needed a new engine by coming out and just listening to it. Had her take it to my trusted mechanic friend. Turns out it was a FU by the same mechanic done previously, The distributor was not fastened so out of time and some other miscellaneous sloppiness.
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  101. Question, if it is a bracket, then the hole does not open up into a coolant passage, correct?
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  102. He has bulk oil, the Amazon container was just for transfer. He said as much.
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  103. Experience is something you get right after you need it. Next time pull the engine first. At this point the engine is ready to be removed anyways. Might as well pull it now making the completion of the job easy peasy. I can't help wondering in situations like this where problems and associaated costs escalate, about what the discussion is with the customer and if additional costs are passed on or have to be absorbed because of an original quote.
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  104. I can't help wondering what the floor is like in Ray's work area. Gotta be a mess.
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  105. Does the air compressor tank qualify as a high capacity magazine?
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  106. Just my 2 cents but things that are pretty much necessary in the rust belt don't seem to be as much so in Florida. Let's see what others have to say.
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  107. From the perspective of a friend with his own shop and off road experience, most are not willing to spend the money to have it done right.... and make poor decisions.
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  108. We are not privy to Ray's discussion with the owner to know the options presented and decisions made. I think it is might have been a risk-benefit decision keeping in mind they only wanted to keep the car for 1 more year. Long term, I'd say yeah, probably better to replace the 3rd also.
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  109. Back up to the removal. Part was different. No bolt there. 31:30
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  110. Thanks for the video.
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  111. I always made a couple of alignment studs. Bolts with the heads cut off and a slot hack sawed in the end for a screwdriver. Only need a couple sizes and they last a lifetime. I've got a few rolling around the toolbox I made 50 years ago. Biggest advantage is preventing mis-aligning and ruining gaskets. Also helps prevent "noodle arm"
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  112. My brother tells me his only last 5 years....
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  113. My armchair suggestion is to direct wire to the pump. If no change I'm expecting to see the tank coming down in the next video. Replace every rubber hose in the fuel system.
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  114. You "assume" it was not checked previously. I could never be a YouTube presenter. I'm too thin skinned. Gotta admire Ray's honest willingness to say and show it all upfront.
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  115. My take on greaseable u-joints. The average person never greases them once installed and if they do they are over greased pushing the seals open. Yes, non greaseable are stronger like say for 4-WD applications etc. but even for normal non performance applications a non greaseable will stay sealed better and provide an acceptable long service life. IMO
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  116. I stripped those screws because I did not know what a JIS screw was. Look like Phillips but they are not. Stripped because a Phillips screwdriver was the WRONG tool. The ignorance of youth. You could by allen head screw kits for the Japanese bikes which is what I did. The carb bowel screws were aways buggered.
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  117. A case of brake clean and black spray paint puts me in the auto parts reman business.
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  118. The LF tire was on the floor so I would assume yes.
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  119. I would think the labor hours and increased customer inconvenience would not be worth a potential comeback. It is a different scenario when you are working on your own vehicle.
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  120. I'd have to soak the steering gear in degreaser and pressure wash it before starting. Ray's shop floor would drive me nuts.
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  121. My brother has had 2 Es Capes. Neither one ever required any repairs. Living just North of Eric O they both died of rot before anything wore out.
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  122. Has one. He commented before it failed. Question is..... did he or is he going to fix it.
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  123.  @procrastinatingnerd  Speaking only for my 2015 Outback, there is no "particulate" filter, just a screen.
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  124. Ha Ha Made me look. Took a few replays to catch it. Wagon wheel effect 🤣🤣🤣
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  125. I agree with White. Nothing is worth more than a reliable paid for vehicle. 2 months payments on a NEW vehicle would cover this work then you are driving free again.
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  126. Too much time on my hands. The blue towel gag generated 93 out of 197 comments.
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  127. The Road Kill Charger used to be in that stall. Would like to see more of that one.
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  128. He addressed this once before. Recyclers pick up.
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  129. Why is this not a warranty repair? Don't they advertise a 10 year 100K warranty?
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  130.  @jojothepopoman  True but my old Jeep is simple enough to work on myself.
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  131. With that Eaton he installed in the front I think he would be better to eliminate the disconnect completely as it is always seeing unequal input from each side.
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  132. My favorite saying, experience is something you get right after you need it.
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  133. What would it hurt? It is just a short piece of tube passing thru the coolant. Has no internal structure and it is a simple pass thru. The "contamination" is just trans oil frothed with some water. Fresh oil will just push it out.
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  134. The bottom side of the transmission jack plate needs secure hook points welded on for ratchet straps. Too much potential for slippage IMO.
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  135. Ray's swear word is "WORDS"
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  136. Make sure the next shop has a waiting area with a window so customers can be entertained.🤣 I wonder how many siphon pumps Ray receives next week. That brings up the question, how many timing lights were sent after Ray said not to?
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  137. Wow, nice well cared for Mustang. Nothing wrong at all with the voice over. I enjoyed this video just as much. Fun change up. There is a presenter I follow who does voice over on all his content. I never thought about the difference.
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  138. Did the math. $4k down on a new equivalent is an $800/month payment. A few months payment equivalent spent on repairs & maintenance can yield more payment free driving from that truck. In the rust belt it would be a different story. IMO mechanical repairs on a non rotted chassis are frequently worthwhile.
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  139. NGK spark plugs are installed at the factory dry, without lubrication or anti-seize. Anti-seize can act as a lubricant, altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage and/or metal shell stretch.
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  140. With the increasing complexity under the hood, even a simple job today requires the removal of shrouds and a zillion fasteners just to find the engine... ;o) I wonder how many old school mechanics reached retirement without arthritis in the hands?
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  141. Check out Troy at 38:55 covering his nose with the t-shirt.
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  142. How about the engine found in the closet now sitting by the front door.
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  143. Genetic trait, that is why the breed is called "Rhodesian RIDGEBACK"
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  144. I thought Florida is a swamp...😀😀
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  145. My 2005 Forester had a spin on transmission filter. Why is that not a standard thing? Disappointed to find out my 2015 Outback does not. (does have a drain plug on the trans pan though)
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  146. Ha Ha..Italian Tune Up. Never heard the term. Amazingly it popped right up with google.
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  147. I prefer to use all 5...
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  148.  @mag1vl  Only to us over 50 😀
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  149. Curious, does the Ford dealer have a special lift for removing the body?
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  150. In the beginning of the video when Ray was trying to turn down the radio he had already shifted into reverse. My Subaru Outback deactivates the radio controls when in reverse. The intent is to prevent inattention when backing up but actually has the reverse affect because just like Ray I get frustrated messing with it not responding. I'm sure there is a reason but the radio always seems to come on very loud when first starrting so my first action when backing up to turn it down.
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  151. It might also be property of the landlord.
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  152. I don't think that is wise. The engine clearances are designed for the specified oil. Using a thicker oil will cause oil pressure problems. Thinner oil also transfers heat better.
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  153. Previous employer was an auto repair chain with multiple locations. Probably too big to know or care. I wonder if places like that have high turnover anyways.
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  154. I'm confused, I saw this "14 hour old" video a year ago ????? I watched it again anyways because I thought I saw Troy's ghost. You should tell us how Troy and Amiah(?) are these days.
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  155. Ray's former employer is an automotive service chain with multiple locations. Doubt the company cares. Individuals might check in out of curiosity.
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  156. It is a sealed bearing/hub assembly. You saw the old bearing because it was broke in pieces. I get what you are saying but it is beyond the budget to replace stuff on both sides.
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  157. To everyone who says Ray should get a salvage pump from a U-Pick-It. There is no way Ray could charge enough to cover the hours that endeavor would take with no guarantee of success and it would not be warrantable.. That is only worth while for DIY'ers who are not paying themselves wages and eating the cost of failure themselves.
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  158.  @iHelpSolveIt  Had to put a slip yoke eliminator and CV in my (not lifted) LJ to solve a drive train vibration.
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  159. I believe one of the earliest applications of "fail-safe" technology was in early railroading. The Westinghouse air brake for trains used air pressure to keep the brakes released. Loss/failure of air pressure caused the brakes to apply.
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  160. Replacement is even higher dollar. New equivalent approaches $40K msrp. Can do a lot of repairs for the cost of a few monthly payments. Those payments last for years....
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  161. Soon there will be no stalls for customer cars...
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  162. Thanks for the video.
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  163. I caught that on the floor also.... pausing and looking closely, I think it was some of the wire trim cutoffs. Some of the connectors were laying close by also. Go back to about 26:00
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  164. Missing exhaust hangers?
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  165. Memories, my '69 Rupp Sprint minibike had a 3.5hp Tecumseh. I was going to restore one for the grandkids but found out they had become so collectible parts were crazy expensive.
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  166. At least the engine was installed pointing the "right" way.
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  167. The room being demolished was preexisting unused dead storage space between Rays shop and the body shop which is forward of the back wall. Look for the video "Am I going to fail?" about 11 days ago.
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  168. I don't think this is the collaboration vehicle or am I confused?
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  169. Why not? My Subaru has them and totally mess free. Can't change the vertical filter on my Silverado without a mess.
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  170.  @shadgrind  Troy left to do his own thing. Go back 3-4 months and find the video "Mechanic States I Quit..." story at about the 31 minute mark.
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  171. It would be money down the drain spent on property he does not own.
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  172. Sarasota FL avg Jan temp is 62. Doubt it's necessary or practical in that tin shop. Here in MO a number of shops use them.
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  173. A slide hammer or hub puller would have made more sense than a hammer IMO. Is a floor jack refurb video in our future?
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  174. He commented he replaced them off camera... 36:00
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  175. If you've watched enough of Ray's videos you'll know he's a prankster thru and thru.
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  176. The engine was repaired and Dave /Troy reinstalled it. Last thing I recall Ray said about it was back for running hot and needing a different thermostat. I assume that was done.
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  177. I read or saw somehere about a dealership having cameras in the intake area helping cut way down on damage claims.
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  178. Turning rotors (if they can be) has labor cost and overhead to pay for an $8,000 lathe. Better to just buy new with a better result and time saving.
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  179. Watch the first video.....
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  180. I googled it. Fuel pump not considered part of the powertrain. They'll skimp wherever they can.
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  181. Back up and check the removal, I did, there was no hole there on the part removed. Ray is not the first person in that engine since leaving the factory.
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  182. If it's not the fuse/relay as suggested, replace the Dorman stuff.
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  183. I always used OEM hardware for replacement. The dealership always seemed to have what I needed. Tough to run errands when you run a shop though.
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  184. I was wondering the same but I think we can not depend on the sequence of videos to be a timeline because we do not know when they were shot.
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  185. Bulk oil, it was just a transfer container.
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  186. Amaya (sp?)
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  187. High use installation like that probably has an auto drain, especially in high humidity Florida. I was thinking more about the air filters myself.
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  188. Generally I think not if under 26,000. Don't know Florida specifics.
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  189.  @indianaslim4971  Planning ahead, when I need a set my mechanic orders them in. But you are right, not practical for an independent to stock.
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  190. "Just about every spark plug manufacturer will recommend against putting any lubrication on spark plugs. NGK spark plugs, AC Delco, Champion, Bosch, Denso, and more all say to avoid it." That said, a lot of people do it and the world has not come to an end as long as it does not get near the electrode.
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  191. Good idea but I suspect he is on the building sill at that location.
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  192. Think of the United States like the UK, made up of many "countries" joined together. 4 in your case and 50 in ours. Each with their own inspection laws. The state of Florida where Ray works does not have inspection requirements. 7 states have no inspection requirements at all.
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  193.  @wayneessar7489  Ha ha Our family car was a 59 Ford wagon. I kinda remember dad putting some tin on the floor.
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  194. if the transmission is not turned, indexing the rear automatically puts the front in the original orientation. Ray was being funny, drive shafts are balanced separately.
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  195. Ray did say the customer was a lady....
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  196. So much for Dave's painted floor. Did all those front end upgrade parts you purchased ever get installed? When I was a kid we did stuff like this with bottle jacks and hunks of log (for a jack stand).
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  197. I thought it was more for retention on the factory assembly line.
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  198. Click on Rainman Ray's Repairs at the top, click on ABOUT, scroll down to shop location.
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  199. Didn't know you were allowed to say "tranny" in Florida.
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  200. The intent is comment gneration. Apparently it worked. 🤣🤣🤣
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  201. I had a 2WD version of the I-beam suspension. When the bushings go bad it would get "DEATH WOBBLE". Particularly the radius arm bushings. Crapped myself the first time it happened.
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  202. There IS a proper hose retention rib on the end of the pipe and the clamp is positioned correctly behind it. A clamp would never be able to compress the hose enough to seal where the pipe reduces in diameter. Look starting at 3:17
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  203. This vehicle is the poster child for the value of a pre-purchase inspection. It was not said if the vehicle was purchased with the lift kit or added after. Looks like the oversize tires tore up the module in the right wheel well. Cheap home brew lifts do not always go well. There are so many problems on this vehicle that there is going to be labor involved just figuring them out . How do you estimate the labor necessary in order to create the repair estimate🤣🤣🤣 Can you charge for that? Straightened out it could be a good vehicle for the owner and cheaper than a new one.
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  204. He does that alot in other videos andI wonder the same thing every time.
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  205. You missed the comment, the radiator was replaced elsewhere in the past and the customer was taking it back there for warranty. 15:40
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  206. It's Troys jeep. You should have filmed Troy doing the work while you provided direction and commentary.
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  207. Has one, you see it in the background sometimes. I think he commented once the pump was out or some such.
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  208. About the young guy, see the 2nd to last wife unit video. He's camera shy. Never saw the guy with the leg cast/brace before.
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  209. I've seen several post purchase inspections but don't recall Ray ever doing a pre purchase inspecton. I assume the brake issues and leaking schrader valve will be recommendations. How cold does it need to be to need a block heater? I grew up in Upstate NY and don't recall cars having them. Thought it was a diesel engine thing. Alaska perhaps? Not crusty so must not have spent much time in the far North.
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  210. I don't know about all he has but the one I see the most looks to use a standard Milwaukee tool battery and he has spares in the charger.
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  211. Ha Ha, I grew up in NY, I remember my dad shoving pieces of sheet metal under the floor mat on the old '59 Ford wagon.
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  212. Small body lift raised the radiator but not fan/engine has been suggested in other posts.
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  213. There are recycling services that pick that stuff up commercially. As a consumer, most auto parts places will take used oil. I use AutoZone for oil because it's close but run to Advance Auto Parts when I need to dispose of filters. The have a big steel drum for them.
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  214. Old school method requires assistance from the "wife unit".
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  215. Flashed text on the screen that it was replaced with a larger bolt.
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  216. Tree frogs have sticky stuff on their foot pads for climbing. We have a 42" tall plastic trash can and occasionally find small frogs inside the hinged lid. I don't know why they like it there.
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  217. I think the trick to Rays machine is it is a passive flush, not a forced flush and the fluid follows its normal circulatory path.. The internal transmission pump is doing its normal thing and the machine just diverts the flow and reintroduces clean oil in it's place 1to1. If having clean oil causes your transmission to malfunction, it had problems anyways. Not all transmission flush methods are equal. A lot of the problems relate to cleanliness and careless cross contamination between vehicles. Avoid any flush method where the machine is doing the pumping. (IMO)
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  218. Can't remember any joke that has gone widespread viral as quickly.
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  219. Google says VUE can be flat towed. Instructions say to shift the transmission to neutral while the ignition switch is set to Accessory. Pull the ignition fuse to prevent battery drain. I wonder what is magical about the Accessory switch position.
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  220. If Rays shop had a live web cam feed, how many subscribers would keep it as a window box on their computer screen?
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  221. i'm of the same mentality but they passed on the ratty looking brakes so not a chance they would go for uni's.
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  222. Ray's pouring skills are legendary.
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  223. plus a couple of headless temporary locating/alignment studs.
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  224. At least the engine would be pointed in the right direction....
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  225. I have the Fumoto drain valves on 3 of my vehicles. Sure makes oil change alot easier & cleaner. All 3 applications are tucked well out of impact danger. My bigggest concern is they drain slowly and wonder if the that will lead to more sediment in the pan over time.
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  226.  @NoWr2Run  Yes
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  227. ...chimney sweeps.....
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  228. Just a thought. Seals do not always perform the same under vacuum vs under pressure.
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  229. Yeah, motorized gate would be nice but mentioned in another video he wasn't going to spend money on a gate he didn't own.
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  230. I always install a shut off valve in the rubber fuel line. They are only a couple $$. Shut the valve and let it run dry. I'm Getting ready to clean the carb on my Deere GT mower. I use an ultrasonic cleaner. One of my other favorite channels is "Chickanic". She runs a small engine repair business and puts out really good informative videos.
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  231. I wondered the same... @pennybeacham6461 
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  232. My first thought also, when I put a longer spring kit in my Jeep it called for longer shocks. I expect they will be damaged if overextended frequently.
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  233. "EPA does not require leak repair before refrigerant is charged into a vehicle, but some states or localities may require the practice." This was the only statement I could find on the issue. The rules seem non sensical. The professional mechanic has to be AC certified but joe blow public can buy refrigerent at WalMart. Florida is a lax state...California on the other hand....
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  234. There are auto drain devices, we don't know the circumstance here.
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  235. This was addressed by Ray, it was a shadow from a ridge on the casting.
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  236. Assembly line convenience issue as the chassis changed orientations. Same reason Ford used those odd little round star clips to hold the brake drums on. At least tthey designed it so you could replace just the rotor and not a rotor with an integra hub & tapered bearing assy.
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  237. NOPE
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  238. I learned stick shift on a tractor 😀😀😀
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  239. If the engine and trans are sound, a few grand in repairs would be paid back in 4 months of new car payments. A paid for car that runs is worth alot. We did not get to see a brake evaluation. Engine mounts and tires and serpentine are the most important.
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  240. Manual locking hubs were eliminated for lazy consumers. I installed Warn manual lockouts in my 2000 TJ, loved them but not sure it was worth the cost. IMO there is more drag & wear in the front axle / differential which removing the drive shaft does not eliminate.
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  241. How many alignments at $100-$150 a pop to break even on a $20K to $40K setup? I doubt Ray has the volume to justify (yet).
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  242. I suspect it is long term corrosion of the solder joints where the trans oil tube passes into and out of the radiator tank.
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  243.  @n2uid01  If there is no core charge, I wish Ray would do an autopsy. Coolant becomes more acidic over time, loosing its corrosion protection properties. This increases internal corrosion to all the components. I bet coolant service is the most overlooked item in car maintenance. My Subaru owners manual says 11 years. Strikes me as way too long.
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  244.  @johnt.848  True, but we all know what it is in the context of a starter. How about if I said the "bendix drive" ? Hugo Bendix did invent the "bendix drive" mechanism after all.
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  245. I agree a spacer would be better but the metal plate shown has the square hole for the carriage bolt so it needs to be directly under the bolt head.
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  246. When I was young we didn't have fancy things like jackstands and engine hoists. Made do with a "safety" log and a big overhead tree limb.
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  247. My Subaru Outback does.
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  248. There are a number of really good youtube videos covering that very topic. I've watched some.
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  249. So did my 2 stroke dirt bike but one was a backup 🤣
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  250. Was it the AMC Pacer ('75-'80)? Engine compartment size originally designed for the GM rotary engine that never was. AMC was already committed with tooling & production of the car. The I-6 was shoehorned in as a make-do option. I think the firewall was pushed back under dash to fit it in.
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  251. No loss. I think It was a temporary idea anyways. Later Phases suggested placing an overhead door on that outside wall..
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  252. Gonna start a big argument. IMO, wrong application for grade 8, Grade 8 should be used for clamping applications. Grade 5 is better for shock load such as suspension (and trailer hitches) fasteners in shear. Grade 5 has 80% of the tinsel strength but more malleable vs brittle grade 8. For example, impact socket vs chrome socket on an impact gun, can get away with it but when it shatters it can be bad. Yeah, I know that bolt will never fail in that application but I had to say it.
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  253. Wack it out with a 3lb engineers hammer and pull a new one in with a lug nut and a stack of washers. Easy peasy.
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  254. And no one comments on what the floor around his workstation must be like with all that solvent sprayed willie nilly.
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  255. An entirely different business. Tow trucks start at $100K and up. Gotta keep em busy to even begin to pay for it.
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  256. I hate the AFM/DOD system. My 2009 5.3 failed at 153K. From what I've read the system saves about 5-7% on fuel. I don't drive a full size truck because I'm concerned about mileage. My current 5.3 has 55K miles on it. I've wondered if it is worth doing a complete delete after my 60K power train warranty is up. I know there are plug in devices to override but in my mind you still have the crappy lifters. Does just programming the override make the lifters last longer without doing the complete camshaft & lifter replacement?
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  257. Ray will use a case of brake clean.
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  258. I thought so too. Went back and looked. Mesh bag pre filter. 28:30
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  259. How does the truck know the posted speed limit? GPS program or some other unnecessary electronic big brother stuff?
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  260.  @jaclroberts  We have been arguing States Rights vs Federal out entire nations history. The current abortion mess is just another example of that.
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  261. St Louis, yeah, driving on the spare..... with expired temporary tags....
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  262. I think the XJ's with factory tow package had 44's. (I could be wrong)
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  263. My '64 Ford Galaxy Convertible (yes I'm old) had an extra massive X cross-member on the central part of the frame for stiffening. It was a PITA for exhaust replacement because it routed thru cutouts in the X cross-member.
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  264. Concerning those comments this vehicle is not worth repairing. I disagree. Given the cost of new computers on wheels today, for the equivalent of a few months payments spent on repairs this can be made a serviceable vehicle. $4K down on a 2023 Frontier equivalent financed for 60 months is a $658 monthly payment. You can do $1,974 worth of repairs for the equivalent of 3 months payments ( with 57 more to go on the new one). Not everyone is made of money.
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  265. Having grown up in the rust belt, a threaded nut splitter removes that shock absorber nut instantly. (I didn't have a hot wrench) There are specialty ratcheting sockets and/or wrenches for the flat on top of the shock shaft.
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  266. I thought that also. Only a small bit. True straight tracking will cause wander was my belief.
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  267. Video trickery....exterior view pulling into the shop forward but interior view is backing in.... 2:57
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  268. I expect there is a limit to how much Ray would upgrade property he rents but does not own.
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  269. Was not there when he moved in. Ray added the 3rd lift later.
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  270. Old school fluorescent bulbs have negative value.
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  271. My FIL had one of those policies sold to him by the dealer when he purchased the car new. Years later when he needed it the company was of out of business.
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  272. Good diagnostic work. Replaced a faulty Dorman part with another Dorman, nothing else available?
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  273. I've never heard of it. GOOP and Permatex/Fast Orange are the most common here I think.
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  274. I think ther was a comment awhile back the part was on backorder? ....or maybe it got stuck on a slow boat from China.
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  275. Am I incorrect in thinking the front differential only turns if 4wd is used? The paint is still on the gears. Would this be a "0' mile oil change in the front?
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  276. Ha Ha You've got sharp eyes. Made me go back and look!
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  277. He mentioned in another video that recyclers pick it up.
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  278. Ray measured and addressed this in a prior video. The larger lift would have to be pulled further from the wall in order to fit a truck. Anytime a vehicle was on it there would be no access to the 2nd lift in the corner. I agree it seemed an obvious fix to us video mechanics.
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  279. Dang, go back in and fetch that washer!
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  280. My preferred private mechanic says he is poor because the only way to get rich in the car repair businenss is to be "slightly" dishonest.
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  281. Black iron has the best thermal mass for moisture removal particularly in humid Florida. Do a perimeter loop at ceiling level with drops and drains at the bottom of each drop. Take drops of the top of the pipe. Rule of thumb 1/2" OK to 75 feet, 3/4" above.
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  282. That question has come up before. He is using it as a transfer container from his bulk supply.
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  283. Is that what whistles when the filter gets loaded?
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  284. I always thought battery disconnect switches should be on the negative? Does the radiator being severely tilted back prevent efficient air flow thru the fins? Growing up in the rust belt the H/L switches on the floor always failed early. Thanks for the video.
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  285. Keep in mind Ray started as a dealership mechanic. Is it possible the dealerships sometimes have brain drain, better mechanics leaving to go independent? Take Aaron as another example, he worked at a Ford dealership for many years.
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  286. I think this was a quickie temp for the new guy until..... Lets give them a chance.
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  287. "Oh, I know what I was doing, I was trying to put the thing in the wrong hole here, I can see the second one a little higher up. That was my failure. That's where it goes, I had the wrong peg in the wrong hole."
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  288. Circumference is dimension, perimeter is location.
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  289. I wondered the same thing. Answer above was primarily engine sound deadening and some aestetic.
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  290. Thanks for another video. Surprised you didn't go for a powered opener on the new door.
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  291. Depends on the payload capacity. That E350 is classed as a 1-ton van.
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  292. Ray actually used a nut driver to tighten a hose clamp today.
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  293. Long rubber hoses the WORST for moisture. Ideally a black iron pipe around perrimeter at ceiling level with iron pipe drops with moisture traps. Rubber hose only from the drops.
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  294.  @ethics3  I wondered the same. According to google...When one person, while engaging in a conversation with someone, and that someone says something silly or stupid--the other person responds with "Durr. It is not a term or usage I've ever seen before. Kinda rude IMO
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  295.  @Michael-yi4mc  Good one. I wonder how many here get the reference. It is already Googleable.
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  296. Kinda wish it ratcheted without repositioning every time so I could take my vertical truck oil filter off without oil running down my arm by staying off to the side.
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  297. Thanks for the video.
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  298. Does this car fall under moped / scooter rules. Under 49cc no registration needed. (Missouri. Do other states have similar rules?)
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  299. They exist, used a lot by guys who run winches or do a lot of jumping, use dump trailers etc.. Actually surprised Ray has not installed on his truck.
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  300. SHOULD.... but it is not covered as part of the powertrain.
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  301. I put post extensions on my Mule. Handy as a pocket on a shirt. Works for jumping and also for powering a sprayer.
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  302. Only time will tell....
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  303.  @RaithUK  Yes, Ray did say it had splt, it was the comments that said otherwise.
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  304. I think the point of the video was more for our entertainment than actual mechanical diagnostic sleuthing.
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  305. When I bought my new truck the dealer said it came with free oil changes. I thought that is what the reset oil life button was for.
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  306. No cameo appearance by the boss....
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  307. The intake filters are blue so you know they're good!
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  308. As near as I could follow, it was 2 16 quart flushes plus 1 refill after the pan drain. 36-38 quarts possibly??
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  309. I don't think the rebar tie in was expected.
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  310. Ethanol is a government farm subsidy program (IMO) Hell on small engines also.
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  311. Wow, 54 y/o car, First car when I was 18 was a '64, Galaxy, they don't last 54 years in upstate NY.
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  312.  @michaelray5595  223, 289, or 390? All good engines IMO. Hope he enjoys it.
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  313. I've done that setting cylinder heads.
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  314. I'm betting it was an auction speculation purchase by a flipper..... cheap.
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  315. Ray calls it a "neutral drop". I get why he does it but as a non professional I'm more timid with my tools..
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  316. ... if the bearings did not trash the housing.
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  317. I thought it odd that a multi bay shop that size does not have a basic hardware pick. My private mechanic is hardware anal and has a large inventory of hardware,
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  318. I thought Kirkland was a "house" brand for Sam's Club.
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  319. Ray rents the shop. The lifts would be property of the building owner.
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  320. Comment deleted, sorry I misunderstood the question.
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  321. As an ex upstate New Yorker, I always thought the function of the carpet was to hide the rust... :face-turquoise-covering-eyes:
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  322. Anyone here old enough to remember when the fuel pump was mechanical and attached to the side of the engine block? You could buy a kit to replace the diaphragm.
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  323. He commented in a video awhile back it broke.....
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  324. I've had the sense from other videos that Ray is a fan of Amazon.
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  325. Thought the same thing, looks like he unplugged the coil from the harness.
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  326. In addition to being on the steering column now, my Subaru has 20+ other functions there. Nothing is in the same place as I move between my 3 vehicles. Simpler times.
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  327.  @jimmyhorton8297  I think he was suggesting converting the rear...
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  328. Right, wondered if someone was going to point that out. In this case one end of the tie rod has an annular groove to indicate (L). Interestingly, all the tie rods on the grandkids RC trucks are marked the samee way for (L).
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  329. There is no emissions /inspection requirement in Florida. The cats are forward of the section he replaced (I think)
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  330. Every accident I've ever seen loading & unloading using ramps is the ramps scooting backwards. I always pin or strap the ramps forward. The truck is going to be a real rabbit hole, everything touched is going to lead to another problem. Looking at all the things that aren't fixed or fixed marginally, how far will the owner be willing to go? Because the original opinion when the truck was brought in was a fuel pump problem, that suggests to me it was cranking, so not the battery or connection. As a guess, the tow truck ride probably loosened the sediment in the fuel pump or fuel filter.
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  331. There are rubber blocks that straddle the rail so it is not crushed, or don't shops care or bother? I purchased a set for personal home use when using my floor jack.
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  332. Lead head hammers. There was a mold and you could recast a new head on the handle when it was too chewed up.
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  333. Had one in a Dodge van. Never a bit of trouble. 12mpg, empty or towing a boat, city or highway, 12mpg
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  334. If the coils come apart that easily, can the boot be replaced separately?
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  335. Probably an improvement since those tires look larger than stock.
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  336. My first thought initially but the damage looked worse than that.
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  337. A new seal at the front to run on the new yoke surface?
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  338. At least 2 more bays, one for alignment and the other for visiting dignitary mechanics.
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  339.  @g2theb584  Ha Ha. Got it. I was thinking in terms of the shop being in an industrial area.
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  340. Wouldn''t his car have to be a pink Cadillac? 🤣
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  341. Yes, saw that also, the rib boss was there.
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  342. I''m on my second Jeep, currently 2006 Unlimited. The have both been reliable and the only pocket emptying has been self inflicted. Kinda like Ray and his DirtyMax projects.. I think the problem is more how they are used because people are unrealistic about capabilities and not always smart about upgrades.
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  343. I'm going to be disappointed if he replaces the engine instead of extracting the broken bolt.
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  344. Oldsmobile Toronado, (66-70). At least they pointed the engine in the right direction. 425 or 455 V8
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  345. Some of the earlier shop tour videos show it in the back R corner of the office.
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  346. Was it perspective but it sure looked like the friction pads were much thicker on the large shoes. Why? I notice Ray uses a catch pan now when hosing off the brakes since Dave painted the floor. Next, a field trip video....going to Wilberts to to get a spreader bar! 🤣
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  347. You could be in a Western. Glenn Strange was 6-5, Chuck Connors was 6-6, and James Arness was 6-7
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  348. I think it is a washer using zoom.
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  349. I think it's a necessity in the Northern rustbelt. Ray is in Florida so little rust on the caliper brackets so the argument for grease becomes less.
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  350. Hope the new year finds you better.
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  351. Outback here also. USA is "lifetime" I read outside USA (Japan and Canada?) Subaru gives a spec. (60K?) Really odd Subaru gives different recomendations depending on the sales market.
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  352. I had a 95 Camry with the 4 cyl.. It was a sludge engine even though I ran synthetic. Toyota mechanic verified it was aa common problem with that engine. The engine ran hot (my belief) because the exhaust came off the front of the engine and wrapped down underneath.. The best riding car I ever owned.
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  353. A running vehicle with no payments is worth lot.
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  354. I think there is a sepaarate center cap that lets you "pre-drain" before removing the entire filter housing. With a large commercial catch basin like Ray uses it probably does not matter. If i was on my back under my own car I probably would.
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  355. I think you should save and hang the "signed" part of the door skin.
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  356. It turns into a PT Cruiser. 😃😃
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  357. That equipment might be the property of the building owner.
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  358. Too much information.... 😀😀😀
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  359.  @51ubetcha  "Windshield over an engine" HA HA.... AMC Pacer is the first and worse I can think of. Straight 6 in an engine compartment designed for a rotary
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  360. new one at 36:25
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  361. I get your point but IMO given the labor cost is pretty much the same, not that much more to replace the unit as an assembly. The compressor is the same age as the clutch. Labor may depend on if the clutch can be replaced without pulling the compressor to the bench.
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  362. At 10:18 we can see the 2nd door post is now installed. Hopefully we will get a video.
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  363. As we speak a slip yoke eliminator is being installed on my LJ.
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  364. Now that's just a creepy. thought.
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  365. There was a comment awhile back he had one and it malfunctioned.
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  366. I think that was "2" round trips but stiil, it's alot. I think his commute was about 38 miles 1 way.
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  367. Need some weed whip line, not compressed air.
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  368. 11" Snap-On screwdriver $32, 12" prybar $54. So Ray selected the cheapest tool. 😀 Yes, I have 2 speed wrenches. Not used in years, handy in the old days before I had power tools.
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  369. My (trusted) mechanic thinks trans flushes are snake oil revenue generators.
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  370. Weight and towing maybe?
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  371. Flashing VCR fix. Electrical tape.
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  372. My observation is the home has to make the wife happy... better off with the bathroom 😀😀😀 That said, new lift is probably cheaper than a bathroom redo...
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  373. Was he really using diesel or were we being trolled?
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  374. At the top click on Rainman Ray's Repairs, click on ABOUT, scroll cown to an address. It's located in a plaza. Use google earth and street view.
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  375. He addressed this in a different video. The way it measured out anything on the relocated bigger lift would block access to the smaller one.
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  376. Happens too much. Lock nuts available and used here sometimes also. Will slow thieves down but not guaranteed to stop them. Problem is you can go to any auto parts store and buy a kit or tool that will remove them anyways. Every mechanic has those tools also because many owners forget to give the mechanic the wheel key when dropping the car off for service.
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  377. An oil filter wrench and a torx bit were the only special tools I saw.
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  378. A few minutes with the bench grinder to round off the rear corners and neaten the cut edge....
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  379. Backside of the intake valves is no longer washed by the vaporized fuel stream is my understanding. I read Toyota is using a hybrid system of direct and indirect injection to combat this. It is controlled by the computer depending on engine condition & needs.
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  380. My only take away from this is I don't want to own one. A friend went to Africa years ago on a hunting trip. (Zimbabwe). He said the old Land Rovers were on blocks and they drove Toyotas.
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  381. goes with the shorts....
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  382. I grew up in NY... the metal brake line tube would twist/tear before anything else gave way. Replaced a rear brake line laying in the snow once.
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  383.  Motorhead  Not true, my independent mechanic has accounts with Toyota and other OEM dealerships, they even deliver to his shop sometimes. He always uses OEM recomended fluids like coolant etc,.
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  384. The opinion seems to be the bigger lift is newer and did not make the effort to relocate the pre existing smaller lift.
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  385. He said in the video he would have it impounded as abandoned after 3 days.
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  386.  @bobbg9041  I had a '66/289 in college half a century ago. There was a weep hole on the bottom of the pump casting to allow seepage past the seal to drain away from the bearing. Should have left it be. It was a wonderful easy car to work on but it's demise was some one running a stop sign in '75. If it wasn't for that the New York salt would have finished it off eventually.
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  387. PROPERLY fit the bottom of the post to the bracket. Bolt the bracket down down and tip the post up into it. Easy peasy. A router would have been my choice for the rebate but lacking that, multiple cross cuts with the circular saw to depth every 1/8" to 1/4" then knock out the webs with a hammer and chisel. Fast and more accurate. Those posts will look just fine once covered with flashing.
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  388. Super Duty truck requires a Super Duty impact.... ;o)
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  389. I always changed my own oil because it is such an easy task that I could do quicker than taking my vehicle somewhere. I never realized such a simple task could actually be f--d up until I started watching YouTube videos.
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  390. Does anyone else think being a fly on the wall during calls to the customer would be interesting? That Suburban contains a lot of WHY's? The customer is going to need a wallet biopsy before deciding how far and how much. Thanks for the video.
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  391. I bet the housing is done for.
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  392. The cost/labor would be prohibitive but possibly tear it down and foam it in white. As a kid I remember helping remove insulation from a barn... it was a miserable job. When my mechanic friend built his shop the upper half of the walls and ceiling were white steel. It was cheaper and NO PAINTING. First 8' of the walls were 3/4" plywood painted white so things could be hung /attached.
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  393. The two fluids mix because the transmission cooler is actually a transmission oil line is run THRU the radiator tank as a heat exchanger. Failure of that line internal to the coolant tank, thru corrosion of the solder joints or whatever, allow the two to mix. About trans flushes, depends on the method and how clean the machine is (most are not) I suspect most quickie service centers are not meticulous or knowledgeable enough and treat it as a simple cash cow. I think the issue with a transmission flush is if the method or condition of the transmission pushes dirt/debris into the valve body.
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  394. I think he did one a long long time ago. Search the old videos.
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  395. He needs that HV plate for the hidden power plant in the truck bed box.
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  396. Gives me the willies every time you use a ratchet for a breaker bar. I guess my Craftsman stuff isn't as good as Snap-On.
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  397. The R angle impact driver I've seen in the videos is Milwaukee.
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  398. Another commenter said it was a battery theft deterrent. Can't get the hood open by smashing out a window and "poppin z hood". Europeans think about things differently perhaps.
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  399. The room being demolished was unused storage space at Ray's end of the building. The body shop in the front half of the building is still there.
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  400. I think he commented once he works on project Jeep at the end of the day after the other customer work. Plus this time of year it just gets dark very early.
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  401. I don't think the rear spring pack is stock so is it possible that when the Jeep was raised the original did not fit? Many People don't appreciate the nuances of geometry on suspension modificaitons.
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  402. He said in the video that the new part was no longer available.
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  403. I think the fuel pump is not covered under the powertrain warranty and it is beyond the bumper to bumper warranty.
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  404. "The Earth does bulge out at its equator, but in fact, the amount by which it bulges out is exactly the right amount to cancel out the centrifugal force from the Earth's rotation. So, in terms of the downward force that you feel, it's the same all over in the surface of the Earth."
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  405. Air suspension? Sitting to low to actually drive.
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  406. Florida is the polar opposite to California......
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  407. How many people shouted "get the light" when he was going to lower the car? Motor? or is it hydro whine?
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  408. I thought about it ha ha. Ray needs one with a hex body because it damages my soul when he uses pliers on the knurling.
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  409. Would the filter comparison have been more equal against the WIX XP ( NAPA Platinum)?
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  410. No need to separate out the aluminum? My mechanic also scraps the cast iron separately.
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  411. Multiple businesses use the lot including the body shop and a towing businesses. Not everything out there relates to Ray.
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  412. Troy left. See video 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states I quit...." Story starts at 32:00... Amaya?, Nothing said about her recently, she may still be there?
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  413. Tools that leave witness marks on suspension components? Not the first time. Should have installed the stabilizer after alignment because the tie rod will need to be rotated and TeraFlex calls for those components & set screws to be blue loctited.
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  414. Experience is something you get right after you needed it.
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  415. I'm bothered by the lack of cam adjusters. I'm not an engineer but it seems to be poor design that the alignment is held by friction only. A quick google search finds cam adjuster kits available.
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  416. The other problem is the damper collar is "set screwed" to the tie rod to prevent shifting. Should have installed it after coming back from alignment because TeraFlex calls for the hardware to be blue loctited.
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  417. If you look closely in his video's his lift posts have a rubber bumper.
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  418. In MO it is Right on Red AFTER stop.
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  419. I commented above but the customer did say they only wanted to keep the car one more year. We were not privy to the discussion between Ray and the owner.
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  420. There is a Tribble hiding out in the shop (12:26)
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  421. Clearly you never owned a motorcycle or operated a chain saw.... ;o)
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  422.  @mattcat231  Decided my comment was dumb after I made it. Clearly deleting it did not work.
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  423. It was not the hose that was cracked but a plastic "Y" fitting in the assembly.. I agree though, I would have replaced both hoses personally
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  424. Why not the inner bushings on the lower arm? I would think rubber bushings would be designed for replacement. Seems wasteful to replace an entire iron casting for a bushing.
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  425. So what secrets were being masked over in the video from 4:00 to 4:30?
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  426. There is a life lesson here, the elevator does not come any faster no matter how many times you press the button.
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  427. What am I seeing at 12:59 hanging underneath when he is showing the exhaust? Broken shock or sway bar link?
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  428. Yes, we all missed quite a bit. More than a half days work boiled down to 50 minutes.
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  429. Hey Ray..... this Cherokee is the 2wd version, not 4X4. Need to fix the video title. Just a hunch, does "Cleveland" also own the '96 XJ that got the brake booster?
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  430. Yes, and there were 2 nice holes in the differential face to accept the spreader pins.
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  431. Needle nose plier abuse damages my soul.
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  432. Seeing power windows on a Wrangler "Damages My Soul". Both my Wranglers had floor pan drain plugs, I guess carpeting disables that function.
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  433. I don't know why so many people are concerned with some water frothed oil in the cooling system harming the new radiator or engine block. It can be flushed out later with soapy water if the transmission survived.
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  434. I know my private mechanic has friendly relationships with other shops and even some mechanics at dealerships.
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  435. Or zip tie stitching...😀
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  436. I've been wondering about those boots of Troy's, are they his signature look? Can't be comfortable in 90-100 degree heat.
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  437. I am suprised this car is at your shop. Someone with what I perceive to be a hobby "race" car would have basic mechanical skills enough to do anything you just did in this video. I would think the associated costs of paying someone else to do all the work make it not worth saving (or owning). Did the trailer have bearing buddies? Might be a good idea to grease pump them a bit (didn't I see a nice electric grease gun in a previous video?).
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  438. If you paint the floor I'm betting you'll put down a pan before going wild with the brake clean... 😀😀
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  439. Probably didn't. I think it was said the Jeep sat unused for a long time.
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  440. 9:55 2 fingered lubricant check.
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  441. Not that different from rekeying a house door lock. I repinned my barn door lock to match my house key. One less key on the keychain. Thanks for the video.
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  442. The Jeep belongs to the new shop assistant. Ray is helping him out.
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  443.  @peted5217  Agree is was an iffy repair but I think the intent was to help him with a no cost bandaid while trouble shooting the engine with correct repairs to follow if warranted.
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  444. Unless they came from China. Replacing some axle/frame mounting bolts on my trailer, the hardware store grade 8 stripped the threads, soft as butter.
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  445. My understanding it is to help insulate the battery from engine compartment heat and nothing to do with keeping the battery warm.
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  446. Depends on how the front is constructed. For sure the alignment will be close. The new struts clearly have a different spring which can affect ride height and thus alignment. Additionally, sometimes the lower strut bolts are cammed and how they are rotated affects camber. You can't depend on the aftermarket struts to be dimensionally same as the original.
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  447. I think you went for a new block too quickly. You are not out of options yet. As a hobby machinist I would make a drill guide bushing to press fit the flange hole then bolt the flange from the original water pump back on the block. That will hold the drill bit perfectly centered and gingerly attack it with a carbide drill. Do not free hand drill and don't forget to apply the hot wrench. 2 pack 1/8" carbide drill bit $10.99 amazon next day. Only has to last one use. Any one with a lathe can make a bushing in minutes. With half million subscribers surely there is one in the area with a lathe. Eazy Peazy with the right setup.
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  448. Did that transmission come from the factory with RTV or a gasket? Is a "reusable" silicone gasket available? About the broken motor mounts, can they lead to other failures or damage? My gut tells me it's a hazzard.
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  449. The problem I see with Harbor Freight is no individual replacements for wrenches sockets etc. My OCD does not allow holes on the tool organizer or mismatched brands...
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  450. I don't disagree about HF $ value I think the best buy for us home hobbiest right now is Tekton but that's another discussion. @josephmonnens 
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  451. Always amazed at Ray's uses of ratchets as a breaker bar and the teeth don''t strip. My Craftsmans must be crappy ratchets.
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  452. Other terminology defferences. What Americans call a plug tap is a 2nd tap in the UK. It is confusing because the bottoming tap in US is called a plug tap in the UK. I've had occasion to order some British Association taps for model projects and have to be mindful of the different terms.
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  453. 🤣 As a former IT worker we were always concerned with the loose nut on the keyboard.
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  454. He also shares the building with a body shop. @Pointlesschan 
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  455. fuel pump not covered under the power train warranty ... RAM says gotcha!!!
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  456. 👍👍 Founded mid 1800's right here in St Louis. I think the original product was wagon wheel grease. Seems like they concentrate more on the commercial and fleet sales. My mechanic orders it for me.
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  457. I have a 2018 5.3 now, just waiting. My 2009 5.3 died at 150K because of the AFM.
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  458. Why the angry pliers and not a 'real' wrench?
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  459. I'm bettin It's not gonna be a crawler....
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  460. Had a Tercel that wouldn't run hot, it was the distributor. The distributor has been replaced on that Jeep so I betting a Pepsi on a faulty crank sensor.
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  461. Look carefully at 34:22 Looks like he is sitting at a new tool box.
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  462. Been a long time but I thought the "self adjusters" activated by applying the brakes in reverse. The parking brake has nothing to do with it. About the billboard, my impression is only ambulance chasing lawyers advertise.... think about it... 😀
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  463. 👍👍 My first thought exactly. Towing business or repair business? Truck needs to be kept busy to earn it's keep.
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  464. What happened to the fancy overhead creeper? The pliers you joked about leaving for the next guy would be a comeback for an annoying unexplained rattle. Another hurricane prep video?
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  465.  @clbcl5  humor.....
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  466. Does that floor jack bother anyone besides me?
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  467. No need to pull engine. Spotface the block and make a spacer to bring the area level. Would someone tell me what the rod/brace Ray removed at 4:40 was for. What did the other end attach to?
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  468. Pull it apart, clean the connections, loctite the nut.
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  469. Are you referring to the puddle on the floor? I think that is just the dribble from connecting and disconnecting the machine.
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  470. Were the converters emptied with the notion of increasing performance or a backyard fix for a plugged converter? What is the value of the contents? Friend had the converters stolen out of his (old) Ford Ranger. The replacement was more than the truck value and he ended up selling it for scrap. Missouri has emissions & safety inspections
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  471. No emergency egress if in an accident. Bad decision IMO. Did the vibration (? motor mount) get checked out?
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  472. I think it is not. All brake systems have rubber boots so it has to be formulated not to harm them. Unsure about plastics.
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  473. He mentioned before that he does not own the gate.
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  474. wrong lift....
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  475. 437 comments so it is likely that someone else already commented but the 4th option is not mentioned, coil boot kits are available. Why replace the complete coil?
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  476. I've wondered the same but my mechanic said it was because it kept the emergency brake mechanism simpler.
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  477. I agree but 500 is marginal, HF also has a 1000lb unit
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  478. There is another business in the same building. Their forklift?
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  479.  @72hourbob61  He commented in a video awhile back that the pump failed.
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  480. My Chevy truck has a capless fuel fill. I like it but my mind would change if I ever have to repair it.. $$$$$
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  481. I suspect the kid got the old truck cause daddy got a new one...
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  482. The trans cooler is just pipe running thru the radiator fluid as a heat exchanger and will flush clean easily so not really a contamination issue.
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  483. I vote for sand in the brakes. The drive shaft problems would announce themselves more on the hard. (IMO)
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  484. I am a Jeep, but I can change.....
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  485. Most likely but I think a leak when the system is pressurized is possible but not under vacuum.
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  486.  @jsteganius6969  It is a jeep thing that we don't understand.
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  487. No cameo appearance.
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  488. So where does the obstruction debris come from? Is the ccmpressor failing? Why do you not flush the entire system? As others have pointed out, the refill spec was 1.6lb, not 1.4lb.
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  489. Google maps says my sofa is 1,059 miles away 🤣 Sound is reaching St Louis clearly. First time you walked away you faded some, second time you did not? Difference? I never found it a big deal to replace the internal battey on a jump pack. Some modele are easier than others. My old craftsman is a pita. My newer Jump-n-Carry is easy but is 4 y/o and still good. In a non commercial setting they last a long time. I'm suprised you have not installed a high amp power connector on that setup with a matching plug on your cables.
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  490. Different jurisdictions, different codes I assume. Any commercial conduit I ever saw was metal (USA)
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  491. Half a century ago I worked summers / weekends on a golf course grounds crew when in college. The fairway mower had a 2 part drive shaft needing service & the boss sent me in his truck to the dealer with it. They said it was not a servicable item and the only fix was to order a complete replacement assembly, shafts, splines and all. Big big money. All it needed was new u-joints but that fell on deaf ears. Stopped at NAPA on the way back. The counterman measured them and sent me on my way with 3 new ones for not much money. Installed them myself, the boss was amazed. As a young man driving old rusty cars in upstate New York a U-joint replacement was simple survival.
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  492. '64 Galaxy 3 on the tree with I6 223ci. '75 F100 3 on the tree, Purchased new when I graduated college. '85 F150 was 4 on the floor and had dual tanks. Both were I6 300's with short beds. Here in St Louis manual transmissions are an anti carjacking device.
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  493. Loc-Tite does an excellent job of sealing threads.
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  494. I came of age in the 60's and 70's. The cars were as big as trucks. I had 2 Ford Galaxies before my truck. The thinking at time was kids were safer in boats than tin cans.
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  495. Nice thought but too much insurance liability for a small business.
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  496. Ha Ha thought the same thing. If you watch the far wall under the frame it does not change.
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  497. Made me look. Absolutely no idea....
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  498. In this case, the attachment of the steering box to the frame.... there is an upgrade for that too if I remember correctly. Been there and done that. Current Jeep is stock except for the transfer case output.
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  499. He could of made it longer by showing the fence removal then we really could have had a good laugh.
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  500. I'm amazed at all the should recycle it comments. I don't think people understand the labor hours it would take to try and recycle construction debris. To what end and value? Anyone ever actually try disassembling a press plated truss? This is a git-er-done project so the real work of fixing cars can proceed. No time for screwing around with low or no value junk and debris. Recycle the cement blocks? Really? $1.98 at HD who will store them till you need them.
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  501. I was thinking the same but couldn't get a good look at it. I remember those little stamped steel locknuts.
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  502. Shopping for a new car years ago we looked at what I recall being a Neon. Doing the obligatory tire kick and look under the hood I couldn't find the battery. Was told it was accessed thru the wheel well. That was an immediate walk away for me, didn't even take a test drive.
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  503. I think the primary function is to protect the seal area where the rod enters the hydraulic unit, not the rod itself.
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  504. No mention of the crankcase oil? Or did you already know it was DOA?
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  505. I've looked at them but the extra steps for tire work seem a big negative. How do you find that issue?
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  506. It's not just Ray's business. He mentioned this before. It's a light industrial area and multiple businesses share the lot including a tow business. Uncontrolled public access not desired.
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  507. I was a little surprised Ray cleared the codes considering he was recomending taking it elsewhere. I remember another video where Ray complained that the owner had Autozone clear the codes before bringing it in.
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  508. Wasn't there a suspected broken bolt in part 1? 37:44
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  509. Just had the rears done on my Subaru. The nuts were $6 each. Cheap in relation to the whole job.
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  510. Does leaving the adhesive on the hose bother anyone besides me?
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  511. Instead of the thread chaser I try to cut off the expose threads when possible.
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  512. Ford Twin I-Beam when the radius arm bushings wear......
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  513. Didn't honk for safety. Ray always wore gloves in the past, have not seen them once in the new shop. You have not witnessed frame flex until you watch trucks rock crawling. Ray's a family man so we should avoid double entendre jokes about the 6 thru 12 minute section of this video.
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  514. I think the white thing was a temporary cover plate over the seal. ( if that is what your referring to)
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  515. I never seem to have enough horizontal surface area... 👍cart.
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  516. Yeah, stock dropped but interestingly dividend income from those stocks did not so much.
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  517. I'm not a pro and I bet I have at least 10 different funnels in the garage. And more in the barn.
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  518. Ray is a prankster. It was shiny so I thought it was plastic also. It's a mesh pre filter 28:30
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  519. I'm guessing the part cost is minimal compared to the labor. What hidden problem was all the RTV attempting to solve? None of us are privy to the conversation between Ray and his customer.
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  520. The smaller lift does not have very much working room cause it's installed close to the front wall. The Jeep is small enough to allow access to the larger lift which has more working space.
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  521. Neighbor had an adult kid living at home. Story as related to me by the dad was he had kiddie porn on his work computer. Ended up doing time and on a sex registry. Couldn't get a job. Claimed all along it was a setup by a coworker. I don''t know the truth of it but another good argument for locking your computer. Another story... coworkers husband worked in aerospace, security would do spot checks, you had to be able to log into your computer while they watched. Prevented people from having their password hidden on a post-it or whatever.
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  522. Can be adjusted to center the steering wheel.
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  523. I would have done that also but I have the impression this was only a quickie bandaid because the intent is to replace it.
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  524. $30K to $50K for a new unit?..... That's a lot of alignments at $100 a pop to break even.
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  525.  @richardwernst  The filter gravity drains back into the engine so nothing to spill. Takes no time to pump 6oz back into the filter at startup. i know it's gonna get alot of rreeeee's but all engines take a couple seconds to repressure, empty filter or not.
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  526. When ever my wife hears a funny sound, she tells me the car needs oil.....
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  527. Was it a thermostat? ... or the system pressure cap? I think the thermostat was in a housing on the cylinder head.
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  528. Plastic tank. Can it be cleaned?
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  529. Even the "pros" don't always do it right. Ford dealership wrapped the harness around a cross member to take up the slack instead of putting it back in the clips. Found the cross member not bolted in properly either.
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  530. Old insulation on an AC line.
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  531. Is chair walking going to be a thing with Troy? :o)
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  532. It's cloth friction tape. 3M makes it as well as others.
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  533. Always find lost fasteners. My dads '69 383 Monaco had throttle stick wide open after a dealer worked on it. They lost the air cleaner hold down stud and replaced it. My brother managed to safely pulled over and found the missing stud wedged inside the carburetor. (don't tell dad, lousy brakes but boy that car could fly)
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  534. Wasn't there a big lawsuit over something like that years ago? Something like a Cadillac owner pissed because he got a Chevy engine? edit... I looked it up 1977, Oldsmobile with a Chevy engine
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  535. Some lifts are designed for it. See them alot, especially at tire shops.
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  536. Laws on that vary from state to state. I get the impression Florida is pretty lax.
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  537. The intake manifold filters "are blue so you know they're good".
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  538. You need a roll pin punch set. Sharpies, tape measures, and razor knives must all hide in the same place as the cat when the carrier comes out.
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  539. I'm a bit surprised that no one has suggested swapping the lift locations....😀😀😀 Have to keep in mind that Ray is renting that shop so infrastructure changes would be at his cost and permission of the owner. Ray should work with what he has for awhile before taking on moving the lifts (if allowed). I wonder about the slab thickness and how much attention to that detail was taken in that respect in the past. I would certainly want to verify that personally. The pads were much thinner on L due to that stiff caliper dragging. Customers choice but mine would have been replacing both fronts as a pair.
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  540. I'm not sure on that. My 2005 Forester had a belt and was a very quiet engine. Current 2015 Outback uses a chain. Annoyingly noisy engine, especially cold.
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  541. All brakes have rubber caliper boots etc. so safe for that. CRC make electrical cleaner.
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  542. For those giving $$ thanks or shop warming gifts it's a bit of a rip off using the youTube link as Ray only get's 70%. Quote "Creators receive 70% of Super Thanks revenue" Better to wait for Ray to post an address or a better option so he can get it all. IMO
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  543. No need, viewers have sent him a 10 year supply... 😀
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  544. Would someone explain the "purple smell" comment to me.
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  545. "google search" says stores with self checkout have a 4% higher loss rate
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  546. peety couldn't find the aluminum magnet
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  547. My first car in "71 was a '64 $100 rust bucket Galaxy off the local Ford dealers back lot. (upstate NY)
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  548. Search back, he did a ha ha video on it. March 13, "No SWAT team needed"
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  549. What I recall about battery theft years ago was you got hit twice, first time for the old one and the second time because they knew you had a new one. That was back in the day before inside hood releases.
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  550. Just be glad it was not the water pump, or perhaps the customer should be glad. Long job with alot of disassembly on PT Cruisers.
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  551.  @billwindham214  I thought that only worked on VCR's.
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  552. Used to be you could buy Microsoft Office Software and you received a physical disc and owned it. I think it moved to yearly subscription for annual fee.
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  553. So what is Dave doing under the hood of your truck in the background?
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  554. I thought about that also but it looked like the frame kicked up beyond the point he lifted.
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  555.  @bruceb1771  That makes more sense to me.
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  556. They were called thongs when I was a kid, but then the name was taken over for something entirely different...
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  557. For everyone ragging about the quality of the Jeep steering... ...did you miss that the Jeep is 21 years old?
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  558. I can (almost) top that. 4 tows for random dying on highway over a period of 4 months. First time they replaced the battery. Second time NPF. Third, replaced the high pressure fuel pump. Fourth, replaced an engine wire harness. Fingers crossed. So, about $2500 for a wire that cost under $100.
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  559. And you are willing to claim him as a "buddy" ????
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  560. Warranty issue now?
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  561. Had a Toyota Tercel that died when hot. Dealer replaced the distributor. I'm not knowledgeable about methods like timing with a vacuum gauge or by ear but my 50 y/o memory is that a small rotation of the distributor would have significant degree changes as shown with a timing light.
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  562.  @michiganborn8303  It is no secret, Ray's shop is in Bradenton, FL
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  563. Would the Miata being a convertable still be suitable for racing?
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  564. Look again... about 9:20
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  565. Look at 9:20
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  566. @ 15:40
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  567. Flagship factory tour. Brandenton, FL to Lynbrook, NY 1,185 mile road trip.
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  568. Half a days work in a 50 minute video, There is a lot more to a diff build than this video has time for. Does generate a lot of comment traffic which is good for the U-Tube status.
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  569. I'm ready,. I have a dwell tachometer collecting dust somewhere. 🤣🤣
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  570. No core return?
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  571. Yeah, I get the joke but every can I've noticed is AutoZone branded. $3.39 vs $5.99 for actual "CRC Brakleen". A huge savings at the rate he uses it. ha ha
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  572. Ray now owns that trimmed zip tiem & hub cap..... ;o)
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  573. I wonder what the requirement is for oil. Every WalMart and Auto Parts store has a zillion quarts on open shelves.
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  574. The customer declined further diagnosis or repair. Why should Ray work for free at that point? I think I've seen Ray use a sniffer in an old video.
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  575. I'm amazed at the rear shaft making it out the factory door not straight... they had to spin it to balance it, right? Thanks for the video.
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  576. Or didn't show it. Lot of stuff not shown on Ray's edited videos.
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  577. DUAL Injection Engines (Google search) **Redesigned Ford 3.5L EcoBoost and V6 engines. **Lexus 2GR-FSE engines. **Audi's VW Group 3.0-liter V-6 and 5.2-liter V-10 engines. **Toyota's 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engines built by Subaru, and D4-S 3.5-liter V6 and 5.0-liter V-8 engines. ** Toyota introduced their D-4S dual injection in 2017. Typically port injection at idle, both during low/medium loads, direct at high speed.
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  578. Cast iron is crystalline so would seem risky, I know some cast iron is "malleable" but don't know what that implies.
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  579. I'm not an engineer but wehy can't they design the mounts so that the rubber/urethane cores are replaceable with out replacing the entire perfectly fine casting?
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  580. Can the actuator be plugged in and tested for operation or tested on the bench before being installed.
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  581. It appears in the first video that the air box actually has two air sources, from the scoop and from the passenger side fender well. If you look at the original video just after 12:40 you can see the air box has a large cutout on the passenger side that matches the hole in the fender well. With this cutout it would be impossible to create a vacuum to draw water up the scoop. I'm surprised Ray did not mention this feature in the followup.
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  582. ??? it's not a body shop...
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  583. Peter couldn't find the aluminum magnet
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  584. You can sleuth it easily enough. Click on ABOUT at the top where he gives a contact mailing address. It is near there. Use google earth looking just south for a plaza with the layout you see in the videos. Street view will show you the name. I don't want to make your sleuthing too easy for you but Jay Kellett was close, it is "Pit" something.
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  585. Fat a**es. The obesity rate in America is 36%
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  586. Advance Auto Parts bought the Die Hard brand name in 2019.
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  587.  @drivewayhero  I'm not sure he actually "sold" the service. In the orher video he said it was service in return for use of.
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  588. Wow, what vehicle has electronically activated calipers?
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  589. He did mention in another video that they had to go back the same way, I think it was on the Jeep. So he knows. Reason is they are machined in place during manufacture.
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  590.  @skutahuniai4830  2 weeks ago. "Project Jeep is alive" 15:15.
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  591. I get the joke but I'd take the 55y/o
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  592. If that lift had not broken, this recovery would have been an all nighter.
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  593.  @JT-gz2hi  I think the idea is for the seats to hide them when not in use, not to use them with the seat down.
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  594. Thanks for the video.
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  595. Cherokee's came as 2wd also with a rigid front axle.
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  596. Fun video. Florida plate BAKNTME on the rear and California OUTATIME on the front.
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  597. A welding video.... I came for the comments!
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  598. I can't believe no one suggested replacing the other side at the same time....
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  599. Sadly, the last year was 2006 for the 4.0. I drove over 500 miles round trip to purchase my 2006 Wrangler.
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  600. Al Gore jetting around the world to environmental conferences probably causes more... 🤣
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  601. Note to Troy, oversize tires cause oversize problems.
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  602. See video about 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states, I quit..." starting at about minute 32:00 in the video for the story.
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  603. [Looks like the front and rear brakes were designed by two different engineering teams. Why were brake pad slider clips not used on the front?
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  604. Re Painting the truck. My OCD would drive me crazy every time I opened a door or hood and saw a different color.
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  605. Right after he finishes installing all those HD front end parts that have been sitting around for a long while now.
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  606. Bet he didn't. I've been watching Ray's video's for awhile now and have come to the conclusion he deliberately baits us into commenting just for fun. Flipping empty cans seems to be one of his things. The video's are highly edited and steps that appear to be missed "on camera" aren't actually missed. The recent disconnected wheel speed wire comes to mind. Generated a zillion comments.
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  607. My '05 Forester was an oil leaker from the head gaskets. Dealer quoted $2k to replace back in '15. Some one made me an offer for it as is I couldn't refuse and wife unit got a new Outback. I prefered the older belt driven engines, much quieter. The chain driven Outback is much noisier, especially cold.
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  608. I was thinking about a spring compressor at the very same moment you said don't.
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  609. Mouse chewed....?
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  610. At the top click on "Rainman Ray's Repairs", click on "ABOUT" then scroll down to the shop address.
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  611. I'll give the European Union credit for one smart thing. In 2024 electronics like phones, cameras, tablets etc have to use the SAME charging connector. The auto industry is due for that type of thinking.
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  612. Big body shops probably use a rotary screw compressor.
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  613. My Subaru Outback has an intermittent O2 sensor code. When it sets Subaru disables the Cruise control and Traction Control (?). I always thought it was intended to be an intention getter to force you to do something about the O2 sensor. Mine comes on for a few days then goes away for months. Done it for a few years. (I've asked my mechanic to order the necessary parts so he has them next time he has my car)
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  614. A welding video.... I came for the comments.
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  615. You'll never have another if you don't... ;o)
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  616. First failure by the uninstaller, 2nd by the owner who left the block in the bed. Uninstaller would not leave it there. 2 dumbasses worked on that truck.
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  617. It's just a bit of interior redecorating....😀
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  618. He showed in another recent video he did have one but has not unboxed and assembled yet.
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  619. 👍I've seen it done with the wide spring binder clips.
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  620. IMO, this application should have an electric or ARB type unit so that the differential can be open in 2WD.
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  621. Play on words, Firebird with Ferrari center caps causing an identity crisis. There is no explaining Ray's sense of humor.
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  622. Yeah, Dr House was a smart diagnostician, but he was also mean and rude. Wouldn't call Ray mean or rude.
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  623. I would also but it is a customer driven decision.
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  624. It was not clear to me. Does the flex plate retain the seal?
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  625. Overfilled gas on a hot Florida day?
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  626. Find the video about a month ago "Mechanic States, I quit...." Story starts at about 32:00.
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  627. "Impact Screwdriver" will get you hits just about anywhere, even Harbor Freight. Bought a Craftsman version half a century ago for motorcycle side case screws. It was years before I learned about JIS screws to understand why I was always strippin the "phillips" screws. At the time the solution was to switch them all out for allen.
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  628. IMO everyday driving encounters will cause far more sidewall stress than that that hammer ever will
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  629. I guess it does change the direction of rotation on the tread but yeah, I've always replaced trailer tires for age, never had a wear problem.
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  630. Amaya (sp?) Wondered the same.
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  631. 54:09  @Casmige  2nd video I've seen him in.
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  632. We all do dumb stuff when we're young....🤣🤣🤣
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  633. I imagine the shields got trashed at the jukyard with rough handling. I think swapping them out would have involved pulling the axles but this seems to be a just get-er-done customer.
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  634. I was waiting to see a cut down the top of the aluminum case.... 🤣
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  635. Anyone remember all the lawsuits in the late 70's when Pontiac and Oldsmobile owners discovered their cars had Chevrolet engines? I had an '86 Chevy Nova with Toyota Corolla drive train. It was a nice car.
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  636. Who else wanted to look for the missing 0-ring before installing the new thermostat? never mind... per another comment, the large 0-ring is a newer design... so not missing.
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  637. The different colored black screw goes in the location marked by the arrow. It is different than the other screws because it is loctited.
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  638. No, differential gears have a very high pressure load and heat generation as compared to an engine bearing. Diff oils are formulated specifically to deal with it.
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  639. Saw that, my thought it was blow back from the leaking shock.
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  640. It might be property of the building owner. There is a lot about this project we do not know.
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  641.  @AppalachianPatriot  Mickey mouse can't.
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  642. Ray loves his job so much he sometimes does it twice. Apparently the Quickie Lube not so much and only did half.... drain but no refill.
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  643. Same side intake exhaust was common on Ford. I'm old enough to have owned several carbureted Ford I-6's. They used the exhaust manifold to heat the intake manifold.
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  644. I would think a failed repair would go back to the first shop unless no confidence.
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  645. Parallel Universe? I started with Craftsman tool sets at the same age (first motorcycle) and still have/use my basic socket and wrench sets (-V- series) and I'm 70. And yes, joined by a lot of others over the years as I've expanded. Garage, Basement, Barn, and Traveling.
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  646. Comment for the algorithm. Thanks for the video.
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  647. This video was just nuts...
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  648. I believe the oil is drained under air pressure upwards into a holding tank
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  649. If it''s on the internet it must be true. /Benjamin Franklin/
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  650. I'm curious about the sourcing of repair parts. Aftermarket vs OEM. My private independent mechanic is big on using OEM parts, filters etc. Although he does selectively aftermarket. Do you have a choice or preference? He has an account with the dealerships and they deliver.
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  651. Since you've been sick your brake clean timing is off.
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  652. Just a thought, a Pick N Pull might be a simpler option
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  653. When it's so old you don't feel the need to repair a fender bender.
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  654. Saving time is worth more than the wood.
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  655. As in gimme a HAND here...
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  656. Sold my Forester to someone who did the timing belt on the cheap. Not sure what failed but heard that the engine interfered with itself not long after
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  657. I did have some transmission work on one of my 2 Astros. Its been many years and can't remember what exactly but it was minor. Longer story but my brother had one. Had a "re-manufactured" transmission installed at a national chain transmission shop. Broke down on a road trip and towed to the nearest franchise shop. Big stink, the previous place apparently put a bandaid on his old transmission and sent him on down the road. He had all the warranty paperwork with him and they honored it with an actual replacement transmission but sure had a lot of questions about the work done at the other shop.
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  658. Craptastic Subaru OEM batteries fail a lot quicker than that.
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  659. My biggest take away from this video is I would never want to own a Mercedes.... air bag shocks and liquid filled motor mounts... ridiculous complexity. Concerning rookie mistakes... experience is something you get right after you need it.
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  660. Cars near the front lot probably go to the body shop
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  661. Leak under pressure but not vacuum possible... oh them silly seals... I notice that when the system was evacuated the ports had the service lines attached. Would that mask a leak there?
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  662. It's an air blowgun mounted in a gunstock "for fun and giggles" To see it in action go to the Rookie Mistake video at 16:40. It makes an appearance every once in awhile. He did a video building it.
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  663.  @markwheeler202  His kids play in the shop.....
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  664. How many commented on your Banks water scoop? 😀😀😀
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  665. You missed your opportunity for another girl friend joke with the rubber plugs.
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  666. The dash had to be pulled to replace the AC evaporator core. A different fancy dash was Rays personalization while it was apart.
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  667. Thanks for the video.
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  668. 28:24 in the corner.
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  669. It's a bit different than say brake lines which are dead ends at each wheel cylinder. The power steering circuit is a loop so eventually the aeration and bubbles get "circulated" out back to the reservoir.
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  670. @Simr Khera 16 quarts not gallons
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  671. Been watching South Main Auto lately? 😀
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  672. Can someone tell me why transmission pans never have a drain plug? I've always found it strange. Being quirky I would have left the lolypop in the pan for the next guy to find.
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  673. It's in the corner and can be seen at 28:24.
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  674. I thought the same. GOOGLE found arguments both ways so unresolved in my own mind.
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  675. Why is the ECM in the airbox? Is that common? Cooler location than the engine compartment? The bottom of the airbox was a missed opportunity for BrakeClean action.
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  676. Unless the owner is ready for a new car anyways, water pump and a head gasket (possibly a head) does not seem that bad to repair. Is that really enough to condem the engine or entire vehicle? Perhaps I do not have a sense of what it would cost.
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  677. 5.5mm sockets for 7/32" screw heads?
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  678. "Brake Parts Lubricant" Available anywhere Pretty sure Ray uses Permatex brand.
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  679. They make flip socket sets with a half size for swollen nuts.
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  680. Both fobs quit working on my 09 Silverado with 160K. The engine was destroyed by a failure in the AFM system before I ever solved it. I hate it when things go wrong with stuff I wish was not there to begin with. I needed a truck but 7% fuel savings was not worth it.. Intermitant problems with Cruise and door locks also.
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  681. 10 minute vacuum test vs 2 days of operation under PRESSURE. Holding a vacuum for 10 minutes is a useful clue but not infallable.
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  682. Pretty big assumptions. Ray videos are made for education and entertainment. And a lot of material is edited out. As the audience we have no complete idea of what was actually done or charged for. Or even what the discussion with the client was.
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  683. Vote... new on front. Not being funds limited I personally replace all 4 with an alignment. I realize that is not everyones reality..
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  684. I looked into it and concluded not worth it. Your can deactivate it but still have all the crappy components. Replacing it requires installing a different camshaft & lifters...$$$$. Not a fan, my last 5.3 had AFM failure at 150K miles....
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  685. Until I started watching Ray's videos, I never appreciated the physical demands of being a mechanic. No sense going thru the trouble to install a non standard connector. Either way it would be a do over for the next guy, and that happening is doubtful given the cars age. Ray's solution is the best choice in this instance.
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  686. See video about 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states, I quit..." starting at about minute 32:00 in the video for the story.
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  687. Per NGK website. "Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs."
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  688. Ray's not allowed to discuss that because children are present in the shop.
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  689. Missed "Anotha" opportunity with those valve covers.
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  690. 58K, bumper to Bumper is 36K. Fuel pump not covered as part of the powertrain 60K.
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  691. I'm AC on & windows down also. Drives the wife unit crazy.
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  692.  @ericstegner5730  What choice does the person or family the vehicle kills have?
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  693. Would someone please explain the guy floating in the water (18:33).....
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  694. I had the same question.
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  695. Oldsmobile Toronado. At least they had the sense to point the engine in the right direction.
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  696. Per NGK website. "Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs."
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  697. See video about 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states, I quit..." starting at about minute 32:00 in the video for the story.
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  698. In St Louis, manual transmissions are the new anti-hijack device. It was on the news awhile back, the hijacker couldn't drive the standard and ran off.
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  699. Funny, I tried blowing up a frame to read the code and came up with 2012 also. Rule of thumb I've heard on travel trailer tires is 7 yrs. My cars don't make it that long due to mileage.
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  700. No. My even older Fords had twin I beams. Have you ever heard the term "death wobble". Need to do some laundry scary. It was Fords way of saying your radius arm bushings are due for replacement.
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  701. There are miniature box ratchets for short 1/4" bits. I like the CHAPMAN system. knurled tops and small retainer dimples on th 1/4" bits. Available in a zillion differnet bits. Great for gunsmithing. You can find a bit to perfectly fit any screw.
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  702. What are the odds he has a pilot alignment tool?
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  703. My torque wrenches have both Nm and ft-lb scales.
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  704. I agree covering would be better but consider. My friend used white steel barn type siding. Was simpler, cheaper, and easier to install and best or all, no joint taping or painting.
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  705. Currently 72f and thunderstorms in St Louis.
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  706. They replaced the frame on my Silverado after a rear end. I worried myself sick that my truck would never be the same. it's been almost a year now with nary a problem.
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  707. I did a bit of digging, the fuel pump not covered as part of the powertrain.
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  708. He said in the video the machine detects the direction of flow and adjusts.
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  709. Vibration was mentioned (7:00)
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  710. Experience is something you get right after you need it. Can you use the DeLorean to go back and un-order the part?
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  711. Backing up and braking in reverse is supposed to advance the brake adjuster. In the salty North where I grew up they were usually too rusted. A drum brake job included replacing all the hardware also.
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  712. Because it's Florida, it might freeze....🤣
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  713. If Ray jokingly makes it appear he forgot something does that increase the comment count? 😀😀😀😀
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  714. Or loves the concrete on his garage floor and driveway. A drippy vehicle would drive me bonkers.
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  715. How were cars fixed before there were computers? My Subaru has an intermittent transmission problem. I can find the exact symptom and fix on line. The dealer test drove the car with the computer attached and determined the transmission was shifting OK (at that time). They did not charge me a diagnostic fee and sent me on my way. A description of the problem was not enough for the dealer to effect the repair.
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  716. Click on Rainman Ray's Repairs at the top, click on ABOUT, scroll down to address.
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  717. Ha Ha, you made me check mine. It has 27hp, 852cc Kawasaki
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  718. The owner of the Jeep does not have unlimited funds, I think Ray mentioned in a previous video the owners budget was already stretched. Like Ray said in this video, you have to stop somewhere. Ray threw in the LSD's as a freebie for the sake of the video series.
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  719. The radiator was already replaced in a previous video.
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  720. Modern engine compartments run HOT. It is to isolate the battery from the engine heat, not keep it warm in winter. Sure does not look like it would make a difference but I guess it does. The days of being able to look down in an engine comartment and see pavement are long gone, everything is shrouded nowdays.
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  721. '64 Galaxy with a straight 6 you could. '75 F100 I6 was pretty roomy too.
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  722. I think the sensor was aluminum.
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  723. Lynch Pin
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  724. What was the screw on cap at the beginning of the video? 1:14
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  725. Yes, My Subaru disables the Cruise and Traction (?) as an attention getter.
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  726. I'm not positive, it's been a few years since I had a twin I-beam but I think there is supposed to be a lower spring retainer keeping the spring captive and limiting down travel.
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  727. Not worth it for the billboard company to spend labor to take it down until they have a replacement advertiser .
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  728. I'll take a stab at it. That bar is just the end connecting link for the stabilizer bar which runs crosswise across the front of the vehicle. The stabilizer bar is in neutral torsion when the vehicle is level and only torsions when there is a difference in ride height side to side.
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  729. Pretty sure O2 sensors are on the exhaust system....
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  730.  @ScottDLR  Interesting, I've thought those warnings related to the use of additives on the sensor threads themselves.
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  731. On that vintage the solenoid WAS on the inner rt fender and only a power cable went to the starter. The bendix engaged by centrifugal force.
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  732.  @kenskip1  Wiki "bendix drive" In this particular case the solenoid is used to make the power commection to the starter. The starter pinion is engaged by centrifugal force when the starter spins, not a solenoid. By '85 I suspect you are working with newer designs. Can't claim to have ever worked in a dealership but in my youth ('60's & 70's)I've replaced more than a few. Lets agree to disagree.
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  733. I've used tire lube...
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  734. Not as bad as you would think. The tires were larger than stock and this ratio will ease the engine load (a tiny bit)
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  735. Would that kind of knock put debris in to the oil pan? Change the oil thru a strainer for evidence.
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  736. Ray, I think you would have saved yourself a lot of Reeeeeeeee grief if you had just got it done under the radar without a video audience.
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  737. Ray mentioned in the video there was an owner diagnosed vibration. (7:00)
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  738. I'm really stretching my memory but I recall my buddy's Mustang II had plastic timing gears that failed. I was in college so early 70's?
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  739. I thought the same butt at 36:45 he said he did wash off the wheel.
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  740.  @waffalobill  I think Ray does things to create rrrreeeeee comments. He is a bit of a jokester. There were a lot of comments about the wheel.
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  741. Not disagreeing but isn't the purpose of drawing a vacuum on the system to remove the moisture?
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  742. Yeah, there was only 1 ducky..... "One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do" 3 Dog Night
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  743. We did not get to see the original brake pads. If a bent bracket was the problem the pads would have an uneven wear. I'm still concerned with axle location if the pads and tires are wearing evenly. I'm betting the new bracket is not the fix. It's either the axle locaton or the offset specs of the rotor & other replaced components being wrong. Like Larry David, I'm never wrong. I'm amazed at the number of responses suggesting a grinder is the appropriate fix by a professional shop. Different if Billy Joe Jim Bob does it at home. Thinking you can bend a cast iron safety component is a non starter.
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  744. It is a small industrial area with a number of businesses using the lot. Ray shares the building with a body shop in front. There is a business doing granite cutting behind the building. The cruisers are not Rays. Ray mentioned some one else in the area buys them at auction and has had Ray do some repair work.
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  745. Did you post a link? I think YouTube censors links. Just guessing.
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  746. Can the control arm not be rebushed? Crazy to replace the entire arm just for the torn bushing. For drivability/handling concerns, I'd like to know if the 4-wheel alignment is in spec after an accident. Personally I would keep the old lift after repair and move it outside into the open bay. Wouldn''t take much to install footings if the slab is too thin. You can easily drive thru it to the 4 post inside and you will have a lift handy and next to the tire equipment. I know there are open front 4-posts which would be handy for front end work but don't know if that affects capacity much. With a bridge lift carriage you could easily lower the vehicle weight back on the tires before torquing the front end components. It's only money....
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  747. See video 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states I quit...." Story starts at 32:00...
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  748. Yeah, Troy bought that Jeep new years ago and hasn''t done a lick of maintenance since.
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  749. At least the rears....
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  750. Ha Ha ... took a moment!
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  751. I wondered.
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  752. What happened to yesterdays death trap video?
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  753. It was not clear to me, is the installer the same as the rebuilder or independent of? What's with the sledged up valve covers being installed on a rebuilt engine!!!??? . No confidence in a rebuild that leaves debris inside the engine.
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  754. Nah, does not harm the engine or radiator. Only argument for doing it sooner than later is if the oil contamination would affect the rubber radiator hoses in the long term.
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  755. Ray's Auto Clinic, he wrote it on the board in an earlier video. "Safety Hazzards" @ 22:30. Location comes up on GOOGLE maps now.
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  756. Another good video. Wish you would tease us with a quick shot of the other side of the room.
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  757. Does a bad crank sensor affect fuel pressure?
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  758. Read the comments on the original video. The owner was present and advised he had a bad caliper and even stated himself in the comments that he would be back for the caliper job.
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  759. There are accessories available for the lift. Everything in time, it's a startup business and Ray does not own the lift.
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  760. I have Fumoto valves installed on my 3 vehicles and agree they make oil changes easier and less messy. My concern is that they drain so slowly I wonder if the bottom of the oil pan is getting a good flush.
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  761. My 2015 Outback says lifetime oil. Subaru gives a spec in Japan and Canada, I think it was 60K. That is just crazy to spec markets differently. The transmission is supposed to be 100 degree for correct fill level. Glad you are on the mend.
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  762. The front of the building is a body shop and I think he said in another video there was a used car lot and tow lot sharing the same complex.
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  763. Tomorrow.....
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  764. I bet that will happen at the tire shop that does the alignment as Ray is not set up with tire equipment (yet?)
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  765. I wonder if there is a scrap iron dumpster around. Ray does share the building with a body shop. My mechanic loads up a truck that is going to be scrapped. He separated out valuable stuff like converters, batteries, radiators, cores etc. I think the cast iron (like rotors) is separated also, I think it has a higher value if separated.
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  766. Gotta love a simple push rod engines with a single cam. Fewer and fewer, and the ones left get ruined with stuff like AFM etc.
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  767. A trip to Wilberts....😀
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  768. Caught my attention also. He said after the fact there was a gasket.
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  769. This time I'm expecting reading the comments might be as entertaining the video.
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  770. Ray added the third lift later.
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  771. Ray is not the only business at that site. He is renting the rear of a larger building.
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  772. Personally I think the benefit is getting all new bushings which will firm up the suspension even more. They are now old rubber and have 150K of wear on them also. I don't know abuut this application but not sure all are designed to be replaced or available individually. I think some of my 60's cars had bolt on ball joints.
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  773. Personally I wouldn't touch the Jeep unless the wheel offset issue is to be corrected. Spacers might be possible but they come with their own liability if you install them.
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  774. The music put me to sleep half way thru, what did I miss? Just kidding. Thanks for the video.
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  775. Time for a wall mounted strut compressor. Less sketchy. Thanks for the video.
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  776. I'm thinking AC condensate?
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  777. Welcome new guy. Another Project Jeep ? Short piece of flex pipe and 2 clamps would have been my approach. Cracked exhaust manifold common problem on the 4.0's. Congratulations on 500K.
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  778. They are NOT Ray's lifts. He is renting the shop, lifts included. Money down the rabbit hole even if the owner agreed. Willing to bet Ray will not be there long term once the business is established.
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  779. How about using some pig mats??? Ya need a shop cat to chase rolly things...
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  780. Similar story. My college years early 70's worked weekends & summers on a golf course. Had an old mechanic named Rip, guy could fix anything but age had caught up with him. Greens Keeper would assign one of us to work with him to make sure nothing was forgotten and go around tightening after him.
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  781. I wondered about that. Most all suspension / chassis work requires realignment. I guess it could be subbed.
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  782. He did comment on another recent post he is not going to discuss costs.
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  783. I thought the hoses were all new.
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  784. He mentoned wanting to buy one in his Sunday video.
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  785. Bradenton now...(sp. ediited) Previous employer was in Sarasota.
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  786. Yes, Thank you. BRADENTON. It is confusing, mailing address Bradenton but I just checked the map and shop looks to be physically located in unincorporated W Samoset. @craigcraigster4999 
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  787. A number of suggestions to make it a parts runner. Don't your suppliers deliver?
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  788. If you click forward a bit every time Ray fumbles with his nuts you'll be down to 30 minutes. Downside is the possibility of missing some gem of a comment
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  789. Is the mileage stored in the ECM? Can computer hackers change it? A new thing to worry about?
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  790. You have been entrusted with the vehicle owners property as received, not your position to decide the circumstance of the tools.
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  791. I grew up in New York North of Eric O. I used a nut splitter on those upper shock mounts. Easy Peasy. (I did not own a tourch). It's been many years since I've had a twin i-beam truck. Shouldn't there be a lower coil spring retainer to act as a downward travel limiter and not the shock absorber?
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  792. Be kind, my first car was a $50 64 Galaxy off the dealers back lot. You do what you can when you build up the resources.
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  793.  @legojenn  Picking my Outback up this afternoon. 108K miles, both rear bearings. My mechanic says he sees a number of Subarus at the 100K mark for bearings.
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  794.  @bobbyhernandez6286  Sarah was the Mayberry operator... good one. 🤣🤣🤣
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  795. Respectfully, I'm not understanding your meaning.
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  796. I remember the Datsun Patrol. As a kid I remember falling in love with one the local dealer had sitting out front. Mid late 60's?
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  797. Ray addressed that in a previous video, it broke, the pump as I recall.
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  798. They'll never display it. The Smithsonian has warehouses full of stuff that will never see the light of day. My brother tried for over 2 years to view something in the collection he was researching. Finally got an appointment to see it. I was in from Missouri and my brother was from New York. The day of the appointment, we showed up but the guy who was supposed to meet us at the warehouse had to be tracked down said he was too busy to be bothered. Sore point....
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  799. My Subaru OEM lasted less than 2 years. My small 2004 JD tractor (with a JD branded battery) is only on battery #2. I wonder why the difference?
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  800. Ray must be rubbing off on Troy, he's in shorts today.
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  801. In you experience does the customer come back or use a different repair shop out of embaresment?
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  802. Wouldn't hold up to an impace IMO.
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  803. 1/2" is 12 thou under 13mm
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  804. Wow, I sat on the sofa and watched Ray clean an air filter while a new air filter for my Silverado sits waiting for me to get around to installing it.
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  805. A joke play on words because the owner Ferrari emblem caps on the wheels.
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  806. Good information (I already knew) but I found the car with the stripped out interior much more interesting but not one viewer commented. So..... what's the story on the car with the gutted interior?
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  807. You did not route the serpentine belt the same way you took it off. ??? Originally it came off the top of the power steering pump and passed under the water pump pully smooth side up. Which way is correct? Didn't this vehicle originally have a belt driven fan, not electric?
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  808. Some caveats to the "max" pressure bit. Inflate all your car tires to max sidewall and see how crappy it rides. I was taught to chalk across the tread and experiment to find the pressure the chalk wears evenly uniform across the tread. That is the correct pressure for that load. Of course no one will do that, especially for a utility trailer with varying loads. But utility trailers "tend" to be used infrequently and locally. It is worth while for a RV travel trailer or a boat trailer where the load does not change much and you are traveling distance at speed. You only have to do it once and you know what it is for that setup. Years ago my pop-up ate tires. Switched to radials and never had another problem
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  809. I've wondered that. I suspect we don't see a fraction of what goes thru that shop and the old stuff generates more Reeeeeeeessss. It's in Ray's personality.
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  810. ....labor rate doubles if you work on it first... 🤣
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  811. McGuard brand lug nuts hold up really well in my experience. Always my choice when replacing and seem resistant to rusting.
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  812. Looks like a job for Larry the Cable Guy 🤣🤣🤣 Be safe. Might be a good time to put in footings out under the patio and move that lift out. Put that alignment lift you've been wanting in its place and paint the floor while your at it. Easy to drive thru the outside 2 post to the inside 4 post. It makes no sense like you mentioned earlier to put the 4 post outside and drive over it. (IMO)
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  813. 3 ways I know of 1) disable it in the computer programming 2) use after market disabler that plugs into scan port, this does not permanently alter programming.. Using method 1 & 2 you still have all the troublesome DOD components 3) replace DOD internal components, have to replace camshaft also. This is most expensive. My well maintained 2009 5.3 destroyed itself at 150K due to catastrophic DOD failure so I'm not a fan.
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  814. Lost my 2009 5.3 at 150K due to AFM failure. My current 2018 5.3 has now passed the drive train warranty and wondering about the wisdom of a complete delete. My plastic ramps have a rubber foot insert underneath that keeps them from skidding. Start up AGAINST the ramps with weight on the lip in 4WD low.
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  815. Are you saying new rotors don't always have true runout?
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  816. the variation I remember was horseshoes, hand grenades, and nukes...
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  817. Man that's gonna take alot of kitty litter. I tripped once carrrying the truck oil change pan. Fortunately I have 3 cats and store a big supply of litter in the garage.
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  818.  @chrishayden7016  I wonder I there has ever been a calculation of the failure cost caused by ethanol. I know it has shitted a lot of small engines.
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  819. Every one has different life paths and opportunity. In 1975 I moved out of state in a brand new F100 (6 plugs) for my final year of college with my belongings under a tarp in back. Paid my parents back after I was working. Better choice than a car for me personally as I liked camping and had a dirt bike. It served me well for years thru several moves. (and every friend needing help moving).
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  820. He has a tip-off construction dumpster in the parking lot. He is using the flatbed to move debris from inside to the construction dumpster outside.
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  821. Hope not. The existing were already oversize. Wonder if he changed the ratios. Like that Charger, people give up alot of handling and ride for appearance.
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  822. I suspect there is no environmental difference between inside and outside in that metal building. The overhead is going to be always open. There is no ac or insulation anyways.
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  823. Itt looks like the coil over shocks also act as travel limiters. Is that why the seals are out?
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  824. All thumbs are fingers but not all fingers are thumbs....
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  825. He has shown loading vehicles twice. Look for "Piece of Junk, trash or treasure?" "Deep Damage! Rejected repair" Both about a month ago.
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  826. Is he building a new shop? I watch all the videos and missed that.
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  827. Gotta do a lot of alignments to justify it. Lets say $20K to $40K depending. That is a lot of alignments at $100- $150 a pop to break even. I suspect as the business grows he will eventually.
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  828. Loved the insight of the customer discussion. Would an oil analysis determine the internal conditon of the engine? If no bearing material or metal, overhaul of the timing system 'might' be worth a try? Happy Haloween!
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  829. What about the A/C problem or is that waiting for delivery of the new A.C equipment?
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  830. In for a penny, in for a pound.
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  831. I was following behind a Ford E350 dually van today. Did they ever come from the factory that way or someones project? Kinda odd looking. The front wheels were also dually style rims as I passed so more than just a rear axle swap.
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  832. I thought so also because it is shiny. Looked again. Mesh bag pre filter. 28:30
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  833. Subaru kept my car for 2 days with multiple test drives and waived the diagnostic fee because they could not reproduce the complaint.
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  834. Not a garbage can... eye of the beholder.
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  835. I recall a comment from somewhere... he repairs just as many 6spds as 8spds, difference being the 6spds are all old and the 8spds are new.
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  836. Yeah, I wondered the same. The particular AZ product used was not pre-mixed.
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  837. It's been a long time but I think the "tin can" is a charcoal canister...?? When I was a young man pulling a manual transmission was a bench press exercise. Worked better with a buddy going back in because getting the pilot to line up was a real pita.
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  838. Can you say HANTAVIRUS. & ASBESTOS... PPE please.
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  839.  @tadawsonX  Ray acqired this (3rd) one later. Unkown history may still be true.
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  840. Thanks for the update 👍 Glad the floor was thick enough for the lift. When you remove the door in the last section of block wall, how about framing in a recess enclosure for the air compressor?
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  841. Wrench abuse. That pulley installer was probably 9/16", 6 thou larger than 14mm.
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  842. I thought the sound was better. Your speech was clearer. When I see sealant where there shouldn't be, my first thought is someone was trying to correct for warpage or damage.
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  843. Why are the L and R exhaust Y pipe gaskets 2 different styles?
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  844. Absolutely none, but Tim Allen repairs are funnier to watch....ugh ugh ugh....
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  845. This was for a vibration (customer decision)
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  846. There was a comment about this awhile back. Aftermarket complete shafts can sometimes be as cheap as the boot replacement labor. It's an argument, is a rebooted OEM shaft better than a complete replacement assembly? Another consideration, if you reboot an older unit, does the mechanic eat the repair when it comes back?
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  847. This video has given me a great money saving idea. At the moment the wifes Subaru car seat is all the way forward and won't move back. OK for her but I can't fit. The motor rums but the seat does not move. No repair parts, just a complete motor / seat frame assembly for big bucks. I think I'll go have a bulb fixed at the auto repair shop and blame them for the breakage.😀😀😀
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  848. You get various brief glimpses of Dave. At 22:10 you see Dave walk into the frame with Justin in the background,
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  849. Wonder if the new ball joints are going to be as easy to install as they were to remove. Ray's waiting for parts leaving us waiting for part 2.
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  850. See 2nd to last Wife Unit video.
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  851. Caliper piston drag?
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  852. CUSTOMER STATES: Sand in my Silverado.
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  853. Is Dave climbing the corporate ladder?
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  854. I'm on my 2nd. I have found the body integrity to be excellent. No rust after 10+ years ownership each. And yes, St Louis uses road salt. Head gaskets, thats a different issue.
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  855. Made me look. At first glance yes but back up to 8:53 and can see a weld bead on both sides. Still, odd it is in 2 pieces.
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  856. Ha Ha sounds like you are speaking from experience.
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  857. My 2009 5.3 self destructed on a trip at 150K so I'm not a fan of DOD.
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  858. A lot of comments about Ray not chasing the threads. IMO it only loosens the thread fit. If the stud goes, even with some friction, all the better and you are good to go. Re-tap only if there is damage and can't get the stud to thread, but in that case I think switching to a bolt would be better.
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  859. Wow, so much Jeep hate in some of the comments. Many Jeeps would be just fine if they had smarter owners or owners with better mechanics (like Ray). In all fairness we do not know what the owner knew or didn't know when purchasing or what was paid. The equivalent of a few months of new car payments could straighten that vehicle out, I think many comments here are too quick to condem.
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  860. For a moment I thought Troy had come back ....
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  861. Can a brake pad actually fall completely out if it gets thin enough? ... or was this an incompetent brake job? Why not hit broken studs with a torch first before trying removal?
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  862. There are 2 10mm grub screws shown on the instructions....
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  863. split the old race
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  864. Makes me never want to own a new diesel vehicle. On the other hand, my 2004 John Deere compact 3 cyl Yanmar is the most trouble free thing I've ever owned. No turbo and doesn't have to eat its own crap.
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  865. It'll never match the smell of gunpowder at the range.
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  866. The other (IMO) was the AMC Pacer... Years ago when a friend told me she put a deposit on a new one I took her straight back to the dealer and insist they give her deposit back. It was a fight. Remember how small the hood was? The engine compartment was designed for the GM Rotary engine which was cancelled. The very much heavier I6 was an after thought horrendous tight fit that stuck back under the dash as I recall. I know some one that loved theirs though.
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  867. I think it would move the center of gravity too far back. You can see he put a prop under the rear as it was.
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  868. Ray's jackstand @ 2:40
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  869. Customer states...."didn't do that before you worked on it!" 🤣🤣🤣
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  870. Small hand vise is handy as a pocket on a shirt around the shop.
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  871. If your plumber is using teflon tape on steam....hire a new plumber.
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  872. I think it is a "while you are there" thing. You've already paid for the labor getting it apart and those items would be a parts cost only when you put it back together. They would need serviced sometime down the road anyways. It is a maintenance mentality not all customers have.
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  873. No (salvable) transmissions were harmed in the making of this video... 🤣🤣🤣
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  874. Where's all the fancy oil filter wrenches?
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  875. Watching this carpet replacement I can't imagine how much more horribly involved it would be to restore a flood damaged car.
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  876. That is nothing... I've been waiting since April on parts for my radio control truck. 😀
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  877. Put a LARGE straight in lift for trucks on the new side avoiding the angled maneuver which is easy for cars. Instead of a 4th 2 post how about a drive on 4 post lift that can be upgraded for alignments later. Or put in the 4 post lift now because they are easier to move and do the third larger 2 post in a later phase after the 2nd overhead door becomes a reality. Did I see a cover over the rear Jeep differential? More Jeep video's coming for sure. Helper/apprentice for simple tasks to make efficient use of your time and maximizing the enlarged facility is going to be needed but on the negative side employees come with a whole new level of costs and book keeping. The salary is only half the cost. I wonder about infrastructure costs in a facility you do not own (can't take it with you) but am assured you know the plan.. I had the impression from the earliest videos you saw this as a temporary move... plans evolve. Glad things are going well. Please be cautious about over expansion. addendum.. build a new wall with 2nd overhead infront of the outside brick wall. You can demolish at leisure and will always be secured. You can push it outward if desired gaining more interior or just a much as necessary keeping covered outside flat space. A scissor lift would fit handily where the forlklift sits as they are narrow with out posts. Handy for alot of quickie tasks. Low cost, easy to relocate, and without complex installation needs.
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  878. Next video on how to grease a trailer jack?
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  879. I have the impression this is not a long term solution and Ray "rents" the space so structural changes not in the plan.
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  880. What Peter Smart said. There must be a number of different formulations because some are flammable and some are not. The CRC can I read said not flammable but I've seen Ray use brake cleaner as a makeshift starting fluid.
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  881. 1,690 Comments so can't read them all so this may have already been said. Seems to me a big shop should have 1 or 2 salaried apprentices or helpers to make all the work go smother, helping with an extra hand where needed and taking on some of the simpler work without flat rate worries. A shop helper could have been fetching the tire, checking pressures, or even putting the spare away. Many of Ray's videos look to me like a second hand for a minute or two here and there would make his job easier.
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  882. Fired customer is not the owner of the SS. Watch the pinned video, it was a good one.
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  883. Thanks for the video.
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  884. I've been doing my own oil changes for 55 years on every thing with a motor I've ever owned and never had a chewed up plug??? How does something like that happen? I can't fathom it. In my golden years I have discovered Fumoto valves, makes for a real clean oil change except for them dang vertical oil filters.
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  885. Rules vary by state.
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  886. New red tool cart/box in the shop.....is there someone new?
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  887. Too complicated. I'll never appreciate so many body/chassis functions connected to a computer.
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  888. Does this diesel truck have cats? if so they would be on the front crossover pipe near the manifolds. If so, I would think the cost would be prohibitive for the gain.
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  889.  @StyleGT  👍 Thank you for the clarification.
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  890. How many people were saying "Lift the knuckle!" FORD.... Fixable Only by Removal of Drivetrain.
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  891. What kind of car is Troy working on in the background? I'm drawing a blank.
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  892. Timing belt? The Nissan 3.3 is an interference enginee. Did I miss the brake inspection? Did not see any weels coming off. You mentioned pulling on the road test. Alignment or brakes? I realize the video doesn't show everything.
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  893. Every job documented with video proof. 😀 I get your point but I suspect Ray's clientel will be will be a tad bit better since there is no "drive in" off the street business.
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  894. or alternatively.....Cheaper than a mistress and a divorce.... 😀😀
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  895.  @Taoelvenmage  The threaded hole is a tube/sleeve that passes completely thru the sub frame.
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  896. I do...
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  897. 3 videos later but you made me look. You are right, he did not put it on the same way it came off.
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  898. When I was a kid in the 60's I remember radiator hoses had springs inside to keep them round.
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  899. What is the rate if you correctly diagnose the problem by watching the video? 😀😀😀
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  900. To everyone who commented before me, this was probably 4+ hours work boiled down to a 49 minute video. Diff set ups are complex and there was a lot we did not see, don't assume it was not done. Not sure exactly how U-Tube works but I think the number of comments is helpfull.
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  901. The lift arms are assymetric (see 5:50) Vehicles typically balance 30/70 because of the weight of the engine. May not be enough room to back the car that far thru the lift (if the arms were reversed) I get your point though. Something to think about but I don't see enough room without moving the lifts forward.
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  902. I don't disagree about the strength of the Ford axle, but do you really think this Jeep as it sits is a truely an off road capable vehicle? Off pavement yes but not off-road. A Ford in this would be wasted, it's for the 1% ers. Jeeps have lived long useful lives with the 35 for most owners.(IMO)
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  903. Rain Rain go away, wait, but not you Ray. (comment for the algorithm)
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  904. Do torsion bars ever wear out or fatigue requiring replacement.
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  905. Watching you struggle with those shock stems.... there is a tool for that. You have expensive tools that give you efficiency but wondered at the lack of a cheap one.
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  906. New parts washer instead of replacing the pump on the other "new" one.
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  907. Confused. Is this Ray's Jeep or a customers? Proper differential set up is not in everyones (including mechanics) skill set. A lot of people do it themselves, they just need to be willing to accept a shorter differential life. Never saw a carrier fall out that easily. No preload due to badly worn bearings or ???
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  908. I think it does not matter. In a prior video Ray said the machine detects the direction of fluid flow.
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  909. Is there a reason for the tip to be so much larger than the pipe?
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  910. That lock problem was on the other lift as I recall.
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  911.  @chrisdejong2481  You made me doubt myself and searched for the video. It was the middle lift. Find video "Dealer Says In the Red" and watch starting at 2:30.
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  912. The old business was a multiple location repair chain... yes a few followed Ray but I doubt the business or most customers even notice or care. Customer interaction at shops like that is with the service writer in the waiting room, not with the mechanic out in the shop. I suspect mechanic turnover in shops like that is business as usual.
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  913. Ray doesn't have a torch with a full tank of gas..... 😀😀 He mentioned that in another response.
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  914. Perhaps limited to 12qts was not a big enough exchange to get all the cleaner out?
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  915. I think Troy's Jeeps are non paying "after hours" entertainment projects.
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  916. I keep all my spray paint nozzles for sure.
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  917. Bet it gets your plates run though.... 😀😀😀
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  918. Moisture barrier from rainwater coming down the window tracks. Doors have weepholes at the bottom. Possibly a draft barrier also.
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  919.  @mikedee8876  Only if he has a sidekick to drive it. (1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep)
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  920. Best suggestion I saw was BART. If it has to be a female then "Miss Russell"
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  921. At one time he was talking about the same color as the pickup.
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  922. If the compressor was recently replaced by someone else, would not the replacement labor be covered there also? Or is this a shop for a better mechanic situation? I did hear the "storytime" on the other video but was it said if Troy is still doing mechanic work? If so, did he go independent or move to another shop?
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  923. That's a real tall door. I wonder more if the flatbed will fit between the posts.
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  924. I would think all the grout joints would be a pita to clean.
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  925. Which employee feels immortal? I'm guessing it is Dave because it is not a typical young mans bike.
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  926. To reduce spillage on the floor.
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  927. Definitely not a chic magnet for Troy. I see he has the 35" 1st gear delete option installed.
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  928. I think he uses a $$$ digital subscription service for professional mechanics. Research "ALLDATA"
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  929. I'm guessing April 1st.
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  930. I'm old so still stomping the floor with my left foot..... (any one here old enough to get that?)
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  931. Ray has done videos on the truck before. The interior and externals were disassembled to have it painted to match his Silverado. But yeah, he needs to make time to put it back together.
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  932. Are you refering to the accuracy of the torque wrenches? My mechanic has his calibrated, anually I think. I assumed that was common practice.
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  933. if it actually works, it only cost a couple of new car payment equivalents.
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  934. Shouda tubed it...😀
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  935. See 2nd to last Wife Unit video.
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  936. I thought the same thing. Some commeents above said it was a rubber boot over the ratchet head.
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  937. Expand the header and look at the recommended tools list. "Mountain" (#2)
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  938. Anyone here ever pull a trans for a clutch job on your back and lowering it on you chest. 50 years ago I did, no more. (going back up was even harder)
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  939. Ray is installing the plugs per manufacturers instruction. Per NGK "Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs. It is completely unnecessary and can be detrimental." Today, most manufacturers say no. The thread plating/coating on new spark plugs is formulated to prevent corrosion and seizing of the threads. It is certainly a divisive issue and one side will never convince the other.
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  940. No mention yet of how your personal storage workshop fared. I have the impression it is not the same location as your home.
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  941. My private mechanic once told me the only way to get rich in the auto repair business is to be "slightly" dishonest and that is the reason he is not rich.
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  942. Only if you have to like on a boat. IMO bottom drain is always bettter and less likely to leave anything behind as the pan gets a bit of a flush. That was the supposed procedure on a boat I owned years ago. I doubled up trash bags in the few inches under the engine and drained into them.
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  943. 2 different cars but this one had a lot of work also.
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  944. Backup and watch previous videos. It was a trans cooler leak in the radiator.
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  945. Not off roaded and no winters, not sure it would be beneficial.
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  946. He said in the video it had gotten wet and the pages were not fuflly legible.
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  947. The lifts are assymetric.
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  948. It broke.
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  949. Spacer between the rear hangars and the body or bend the rods. Suggesting cutting the bumper was a great comment generator. Always the joker.
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  950. Are those rear leaf springs supposed to be like that? Merry Christmas Eve.
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  951. I think it is just the insulation on an AC line.
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  952. Covered open air flat stall area would be better in the heat of Florida IMO. Putting a door in an existing wall is simple. Putting a wall & door where structure does not exist would be a major undertaking and a lot more $$$ for no functional work area gain. There are limits on how much to spend on a building you do not own.
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  953. Cool upgrade but looks like more stress on the transmission tail. How quickly will the salty Florida environment attack that raw aluminum? Won't be shiny for long. Speaking of frames. My 1500 Silverado has been rear ended twice 10 months apart. Both times I was sitting at a redlight and on the same road, once Northbound and once Southbound. Less than 50K miles and on its 3rd frame. She had a dog and I had a cat, for the last 45 years we've always had both.
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  954. Gotta alove any story that has a girl friend joke in it....
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  955. Which one for a steel bolt into an aluminum head?
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  956. How does a bit of oily water harm the heater core? After all, coolant is just a bunch of water and chemicals anyways.
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  957. From what I saw the only restroom is in the shop.
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  958. I think there is no smog in Florida. A running vehicle is worth a lot if it fits the budget.
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  959.  @richardwernst  Fire code is over obsessive sometimes. When a mechanic friend built his shop with a small corner office he was required to have a fire wall between the office & shop.
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  960. Wack-a-Mole locking tabs.
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  961. I've watched a bunch of your videos but don't think I've ever once seen you use a breaker bar.... Hooking two combination wrenches for more leverage?
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  962. He rents the space at the rear of a body shop in the same building.
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  963. go to 15:40, under warranty elsewhere
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  964. the catch is... fuel pump not covered as part of the powertrain....
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  965. The QT stations in St Louis still have free air. I'm old enough to remember when they pumped the gas, checked the oil, and washed the windshield for you.
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  966. I think a couple of boards under the ramp legs would do it.
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  967.  @miscbits6399  Ha Ha
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  968. Ray should turn down a repair if he can't own the outcome. Regardless of what the customer wants.
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  969. Multiple business location. I think he shares the building with a body shop.
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  970. I got fancy and had one of those two sided cones that let you pack them with a grease gun. That's after you washed them off in a bucket of gasoline.😀 No longer needed for vehicles but my trailers have tapered bearings.
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  971. The springs appear to be a greater lift than stock. Average Joe (not Ray) does not understand suspension and probably pitched it instead of installing a proper modification. Ray does not own the Jeep, a customer does.
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  972. Not a press fit. They were only rivited to hold them in place on the assembly line..
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  973. A GM with active fuel management will never see 300K even with good maintenance @robertburrows6612 ​
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  974. "Never banged a Tahoe" there's gotta be a joke in there somewhere....
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  975. Not addressed specifically but was the impact from the Freightliner first or secondary.
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  976. The owner was present during the repair and did know about the caliper. The owner even stated in the comments he was coming back another day for the caliper replacement.
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  977. Ray responded elsewhere. The caliper was loose at some point.
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  978. was thinking the same
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  979. Thanks for the video, stay safe, stay dry.
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  980. You can buy the vents and retrofit the cans yourself. Throw away the crappy nozzle. "Gas can vent kit" 1/2" hole with a step drill works best. They are surprisingly cheap. Life is to short to deal with crappy gas cans. The one sided sag in the rear will affect the front due to twist. I bet spring replacement on the rear will correct the front.
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  981. I looked. Fuel pump covered under the bumper to bumper but not the powertrain.
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  982. Not sure but can you gravity bleed Anti Lock systems?
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  983. 2 10mm pointed set screws are are shown in the instructions
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  984. Seemed like an awful lot of components to be on one fuse/circuit.
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  985. Fill the oil and check the gas.... Thanks for the video.
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  986. body lift?
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  987. Maybe now with the nice floor you won't bleed brakes directly onto the floor without a catch pan or pigmat.....
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  988. good one....
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  989. Rents.
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  990. Getting closer to making money in bay #1 rather than spending money... 😀😀😀
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  991. Google "Polimotor"
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  992. What makes you think it is original 🤣🤣🤣
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  993. My gut says there is a thread mismatch on the provided rear hangar nut/bolt. SAE nut on a metric bolt or visa versa. Some are close. Even an impinged nut should not go on that hard.
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  994. Would you like to drive around in a vehicle with a falling headliner, funky deteriorated carpeting/pad, and no AC (in Florida)? New headliner, new carpet, and the dash had to come out to replace a clogged AC unit. New fancy dash cover plate going back in simply because it strikes Ray's fancy.
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  995. Give Troy a Go-Pro and put him to work doing the front struts while you deal with the appointment. Double the work and double our videos!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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  996. I thought the Tahoe was Rays? Did he sell it to Dave? There was something in an old video about the Wife Unit liking it until the first trip to to the gas pump.
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  997. If anyone else was curious I looked up the air requirement, 300 L/min or about 10 cfm. Literature says any walnut inadvertently entering combustion chamber would be turned to harmless ash. Thanks for the video.
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  998. It wouldn't take many new car payments to cover all this work.
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  999. Is that a real thing?
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  1000. Ha Ha good catch. Any chance that would be when next change due ( by mileage)? Possibly being changed for time since it's been a year.
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  1001. Probably not practical for a small municipality.
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  1002. ... or a diaphragm kit....
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  1003. I thought you replaced the pinion seal when upgrading the driveshaft, or did you neglect the brakeclean clenup? see 8:00
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  1004. As I recall, the old trans filter was reinstalled after the inspection because Ray's intuition said not worth repairing. I feel like the two flushes were a waste if the owner does not go one step more and let Ray drop the pan again, clean it and install a new filter. I'm curious, about the mileage. Will the scan tool read the mileage even with the instrument cluster out?
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  1005. I wondered about that myself, unless it was just a retainer and the tube sealed with an O-ring.
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  1006. Not in Florida
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  1007. Twin I-Beam in my old F-100. Suprised to see it in the little truck.
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  1008. Had a similar situation on my own car. I understand the dealer not wanting to patch, I accept that. Mine was not as close to the shoulder as that one but It was an almost new tire. Took it home and plugged it, put it on the rear. Now it is on me and I accept that. Lasted the life of the tire.
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  1009. It just means it was run in the mud since the rebuild. The axle tubes outboard of the seals are somewhat open. You did see the mud caked on the brakes?
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  1010. Are bolts and boots generally stocked? Delays the job. I've ordered OEM bolts in the past and they are priced like they were colored JD green.
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  1011. HS buddy had an Orange Gremlin like that. Couldn't keep a rear window in it. Too air tight or something. Kept popping out. At least that's what I remember 50 years later.
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  1012. AutoZone sure carries a lot of "electric" motor oil. Didn't know they needed so much.
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  1013. Probably won't get stolen so much as a bunch of kids will come by, pick it up, and put it somewhere silly.
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  1014. Is evacuated refrigerent reused? If so how are contaminates handled and what guarantees the refrigerent is of the same or correct type? The condenser fitting was opened for inspection, why no new o-ring there?
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  1015. I vote for the transfer case as the primary failure. "Ram is recalling 930 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy-duty pickups from model year 2016." "transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture."
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  1016.  @JosephArata  One take away from college chemistry 50 years ago.... "like dissolves like"
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  1017. Watching from West of the Mississipi, South of the Missouri, and North of the Meramec.
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  1018. Not worth the cost IMO.
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  1019. If it were mine I'd sell wheels and adapters and put the money towards rims with the correct bolt pattern and offset. (IMO)
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  1020. Good audio. Thanks for the video.
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  1021. Three piece in this case because of the extra long length and need for a center support carrier. There has to be accommodation for slight drive shaft length change due to suspension travel up down. That can be handled the way this one does by putting a spline in the center of one of the shafts splitting that shaft into two pieces. The other way is with a slip yoke that slides in and out of the tail of the transmission. I think the slip yoke is a bit harder on the transmission output bearing and messier to service. (when you pull it out the transmission fluid leaks out) I had to install a slip yoke eliminator and cardan type drive shaft in my jeep to solve a drive train vibration at speed. That moved the spline to the center of the drive shaft instead of at the transfer case output.
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  1022. Both bad shops and bad customers exist. I read about dealers instaling high resolution cameras in the receiving area documenting cars as they arrived. Cuts WAY down on customer claims of cosmetic damage during service. The rotors did look kinda crusty. You did not say how long since the other shop repair. Wouldn't there be a lot of salt corrosion if the vehicle resided out in the Keys?
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  1023. Algorythm comment.
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  1024. The National Enquirer gossip rag trademarked the slogan "Enquiring minds want to know" in 1981.
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  1025. Front lockouts would be better but people are lazy. I installed a Warn lockout kit on my 2000 TJ.
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  1026. Loctite 573.... teflon 👎
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  1027. I would not have asked about the valve cover gasket, but the rear coils with 138K miles, yeah. I would have asked my mechanic to replace them also. They are nearing end of life and living in more heat than the front ones IMO.
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  1028. Assembly line convenience and you could just replace only the rotor later
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  1029. Troy seems to be into XJ's.
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  1030. As near as I can figure. Body shop (Auto Cr8tive Finishes) are in the front of Ray's building. The granite cutting guys rent the outside lot behind the building. It's a light industrial area with several businesses seeming to share the lot.
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  1031. Possible to grab a stud from the broken unit?
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  1032.  @aperson9495  Traditionally perhaps but mastering the modern electronics and computers may require more formal training to advance beyond a tire or oil change shop.
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  1033. Who is Peter exactly, another one of the shop mechanics, an assistant, or what?
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  1034. I'm betting it is because Ray told him to drive it until the gas was less than 1/2 tank so they could change the fuel sender seal.
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  1035. There is probably 4 feet or more of oil line between the radiator and transmission. Bypassing the few inches of line inside the radiator accomplishes nothing. It is just a tube and the transmission flush will push the old stuff thru. 6+ quarts of contaminated fluid to be displaced. A couple oz in the line means nothing.
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  1036. Looks like the dealer DODGED the problem....
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  1037. Depends on where you live.... California NO Florida YES
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  1038. Power line transformers and big electric utiity transformers are oil filled.
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  1039. Used to call engines like that "rain gauges"
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  1040. It's your decision for a personal repair but in this situation Ray is a subcontractor paid to install supplied parts.
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  1041. The 5.3 was ruined with the active fuel managment AFM system. (4cyl -8cyl). Lifter and oil pressure failures.
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  1042. Master mechanic who does not own a simple battery terminal spreader. I was harmed watching Ray use snap ring pliers.
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  1043. Child unit gravity 8:18
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  1044. My spark plug sockets have a rubber retainer internally.
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  1045. Time to get the hot wrench back in action.
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  1046. Wearing boots and complaining about hot feet.....
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  1047. For a brief moment I thought the spout had fallen into the engine....
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  1048. Ha Ha... a Doc I worked wirh was known for driving an old car. One of the old ladies in the office would always tell him that because he was a Doctor he should be driving a "Vulva" and not that old junk car. Always good for a snicker.
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  1049. Difference is in the rust belt Eric O has to follow up brake clean with fluid film.
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  1050. Does the customer receive a shop supply credit? Chevy dealer recently charged me a $10 for shop supplies on a $1250 repair that didn't work. (had the truck towed back to the dealer last night)
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  1051. Never had a vehicle with AC until I moved from upstate NY to Missouri...
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  1052. I'm afraid this channel will be forever doomed with cotter pin / split pin discourse.
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  1053. I thought Ray was trolling like the blue towel in the intake thinking he "left the wrap on" I realize now it was a mesh pre filter. I skipped thru and missed it. 30 min is my video ideal.
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  1054. Radiator? Thanks for the video.
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  1055. The quick release coupler is universal and not threaded. The cap threads to where the valve is.
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  1056. It was the passenger front I found cramped.  @stevewhite3424 
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  1057. I think the door was metal sheathed, would be great on the trusses, better than a sawzall.
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  1058. Jeeps have a unexpectedly high resale value.
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  1059. Good catch, the service cart he's sitting at is one I've not seen in other videos. Ray is holding back information. Surprisingly few comments about it.
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  1060. "SHE" only the female sucks blood. (please, no jokes here) Males will drink nectar etc.
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  1061.  @xscorpx  Is this the good shit made in the states? Sienna, Sequoia,, Highlander made in Indiana. RAV4, Camry, Avalon made in Kentucky. Tacoma, Tundra in Texas. Corolla, Mississippi. Toyota fork lifts have been made in USA for 50 years.
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  1062. Don't you have a Toyota project car still parked at your former repair shop? Gonna go get it?
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  1063. Ha Ha You must be an old Boy Scout.
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  1064. I think there is a body shop in the front half of the building.
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  1065. Not directly relating to car tires but I always thought the recomendation for trailer tire replacement was 7 years for age.
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  1066. Agree but Shop Vac would be better sitll.
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  1067. Not all shop humor is appropriate in a business with other family units present.
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  1068. Even though 4wd is disengaged at the transmission the front drive shafts and differential still turn because they are driven by the wheels. The lockout hubs disengage the front wheels from the shafts resulting in less friction, wear and tear.
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  1069. As a young man I was tasked with taking a faulty 2pc drive shaft to the dealer for a repair. Was told unit was not servicable and had to order/replace the entire assy. Said no thanks and stopped at NAPA on the way back and picked up new U-Joints. Installed them myself. Boss was impressed. (Jacobsen F-10 fairway mower, early '70s, I worked on a golf course grounds crew my colllege summers)
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  1070. I'm surprised how few comments that has generated. This is only the second one I've seen. I think Ray was pranking for a reaction
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  1071. I was taught the shock bushing should be compressed until it is the same diameter as the washer. No complaints, thanks for the video.
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  1072. I would assume it want back to the owner after repairs & upgrades...?
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  1073. The "cooler" is just a simple tube running thru the engine coolant as a heat exchanger. It has no internal structure and the oil just passes thru. Can't really be contaminated as nothing would stay or hang up.
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  1074. didn't work for us
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  1075. I've told the story before but years ago my brother paid for a "reman" transmission at a national transmission chain. Transmission failed and had the vehicle towed to the nearest shop. A lot of questions and disbelief but my brother had the warranty and paperwork in the glove box. The first shop had put a 'bandaid' on his old transmission and sent him down the road. Second shop honored the warranty. Wonder what the conversation was with corporate.
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  1076. Had the frame replaced on a 3 y/o Silverado due to being rear ended. Hate to think how many broken connectors I have now. I do see more electrical tape in the engine compartment.
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  1077. The dipweed would be Chevrolet 🤣...for speed on the assembly line, 1 minute saved times a million engines.
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  1078. Would sure be nice if replacement parts came with new hardware.
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  1079. Sorry to tell you Ray but stainless steel fastenrers in aluminum can gall really bad. Stainless is probably least reactive but not immmune. Coated fasteners would be best perhaps? I've been wondering, does Florida have a lot of sunk boats after the hurricanes? Trying to save one has to be just as horrible as a car.
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  1080. Sure seems like they could have found a more environmentally protected location for the ECM. It is mounted pretty low in the chassis. Can't imagine what that ECM and connectors would be like after a few years in the rust belt.
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  1081. He does occasionally. Videos can have 500 to 1,000 comments. Not enough hours in the day so it is understandable and forgivable.
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  1082. Wouldn't it be nice if the power train was installed on a pull out slide rack for easier serviceability.
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  1083. Each state has it's own regulations. Pretty sure Florida does not.
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  1084. Knew a guy who put a 289 into a Pinto. It was a real bubba hack job, backyard swing set engine hoist and all. I did eventually see him driving it. Which V8 would you pick for the S10?
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  1085. I've been looking at that lift arm from the very first days of the shop and wondering if you would ever use it. I would have rigged it up the very first day for the compressor unload rather than the fork lift.
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  1086. Astronaut Neil Armstrong lost a finger in a 1978 accident. His wedding ring got caught in a piece of farm equipment. It was reattached.
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  1087. go to 31:30. No hole on the original.
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  1088. I think this may be an example of why you start bolts by hand first. Suspect that lower bolt was run in under power with no sensory feedback it was misaligned. Thanks for the video.
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  1089. Glass cleaner concentrate (soap). Dyed blue so you know it's good. No need to add methanol in Florida.
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  1090. What? Was that a wheel cover on an alloy wheel?
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  1091. He has one. It shows up in the background of the videos sometimes. Try 28:24 in this video to the left of the Interstate Battery sign.
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  1092. Time for that alignment capable lift. Suprised to see the neighbors burnt out flatbed still on site.
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  1093. Ray spoke on this before. He was buying it then also.
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  1094. he has a carbide scraper, he has used it in other videos
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  1095. Watching you use a SAE bolt damaged my soul. Ratchet for a breaker bar? This Craftsman owning tool guy could never get away with that. Stripped a tooth in my favorite ratchet. Is Snap-On that good or just don't care because of the warranty?
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  1096. I can appreciate it as a showcase for customizing skills but...... the fuzzy dice, shag carpeting, and wheel spinners were overlooked.
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  1097.  @rtbdmd  Not the wife, they have kids....
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  1098. How many alignments at $100 each to pay for a $20K to $40K machine? Would be a long time for return on investment in a low volume 1 man shop.
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  1099. I agree with the conduit but just for a counter point. How much do you spend on a building you rent and do not own? Unless there is a landlord contribution, it's money down the drain for Ray.
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  1100. Thanks for the video.
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  1101. The fact that Ray has the engine means he has the car. I would infer from that we will be treated to an engine install video. I guess the was no core charge.
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  1102. I checked, new Compass MSRP is $32,500. Even expensive mechanical repairs are worthwhile if the body isn''t rotted... IMO. It's not the current value of the car that matters, it's what the cost is to replace with potentially years of payments.
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  1103. I think the lifts load asymmetrically because of the engine weight so the rear is hanging out more distance wise.
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  1104. Friends shouldn't screw friends....
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  1105. There is a half day or more of work boiled into a 1 hour video. So much more to setting up a diff than this video shows.
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  1106. A non secret secret. His previous employer could be known if you watched the videos, a repair chain with 7 locations. His new business name is already listed and locatable on Google maps.
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  1107. Does this affect caster enough to worry about? 2" lift on my old Jeep and needed longer shocks. Thanks for the video.
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  1108. Is it possible to just use the old water pump flange?
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  1109. Not sure how codes work, what would happen if you did not clear the code? If the repair corrected the problem, would the code have eventually cleared itself as proof so to speak?
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  1110. The new cord is undersized for the distance and the box it's connected to. Should have been 10g
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  1111. My mechanic can buy parts cheaper than I can and I prefer he makes the profit. I always go OEM and he has accounts with the dealership network. I don't feel I pay more for the parts from him but I know that is not true everywhere. He will even order my DIY parts for me.
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  1112. I'm not sure the new ones split. There were several comments on that video that the boots had a "release valve" as a design feature. Perhaps we will hear more on that when Ray does the rest of his front end.
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  1113. I'm guessing there is a deliberate time offset between the videos and vacation time so it would not be known when the shop was vacant. You can tell this video was made before the "End of VLOG" video because the new blue US General box is being unpacked.
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  1114. I've long since outgrown the need to spend money on custom truck accessories and building my Jeep. It's up to Ray now to carry on while I live vicariously thru his videos. These days all my vehicles, including the Jeep, are factory stock.... when did I become so old?
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  1115. Used for wheel / suspension alignment systems. If you look closely at the front, Aarons was an alignment rack. For general work bridge lifts can be added to get the wheels up but a 2 post might be cheaper by the time you add all that. Limited space home shops sometimes use them for dual duty double decker parking. Home duty 4 post systems are not always bolted down and movable. Also an option if your garage slab is not thick/strong enough for the stress of a 2-post as the 4-post system can be self supporting.
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  1116. That bothered the heck out of me..... but not my shop.
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  1117. My very first thought on the first video. But then at the old shop I never saw the doors down.
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  1118. I'm not a mechanic and even I know there are aftermarket parts to rermedy this type of ball joint problem. Try MOOG. Short of that I would have requested an assembly replacement, but then I can afford it. Can't say cared for this repair approach but I guess it's ultimately not Ray's decision I suspect it is the customer's time and price point needs that drive decisions..
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  1119. The wire loom tubing is disentegrating. You can see pieces of it falling at 23:21
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  1120. I think these "coated" rotors do not need the rust-inhibiting oil.
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  1121. Used to work with a guy who would shop at Lowes but not Home Depot because the Orange color creeped him. Huh!?
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  1122. I don't disagree but this seems to be a customer driven diagnosis and decision without a request for a diagnosis.
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  1123. Vibration... (7:00)
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  1124. I may be getting ahead but does the oil pump need primed?
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  1125. Not starting the prefill argument but if you are of that persuasion the procedure is to prefill partially and roll to wet the filter element.
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  1126. ????....the misfire is caused by the faulty coil....
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  1127. google finds there was a business " Neo Automotive" listed with that location in the past but they seem to be in Sarasota now.
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  1128. I don't think re soldering that connection is as doable as everyone seems to think....
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  1129. Nothing comes out of the pan without going thru the oil filter.
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  1130. I think it is a body shop in the other half of the building. If so I bet theirs is alot bigger.😀😀 But I agree, a 3 sided movable enclosure would be a big help with all those uninsulated metal walls in the shop.
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  1131. because it was unbolted at the rear diff and in the cab under the other road debris shoveled into the cab?
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  1132. Hard to spend that kind of money on a place you rent but do not own. Expect he'll someday move.
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  1133. IMO, singular job on a non regular customer OK to just charge book. If the job is tied in with a lot of other labor or someone who is a regular customer you might consider charging actual time as a loyalty reward.
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  1134. The fuel pump sucking/sending so much air seems odd to me. This van is going to be death by a thousand cuts... lots of little problems adding up. Not all brands of brake cleaner are flammable.
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  1135. Uhh, those were not shelves, the were horizontal structural framing of the shop building being used as shelves.
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  1136. Made me look...
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  1137. New helper in the shop? Mystery helping hand 9:37. 22:00 22:13
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  1138. "Cast steel is better suited for applications that require impact resistance, such as anvils"
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  1139. But in this case the person working on the vehicle is now a customer.
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  1140. Even the big ones have clearance problems, had to remove the airbox on my 2009 Silverado to change a bulb. The drivers side had the washer fluid tank in the way as I recall. I have huge hands (3X) perhaps smaller hands could have done it.
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  1141. My brother had a custom home built about 15 years ago. The experience left him feeling everyone should get a 1 time lifetime pass to kill a contractor. So it's not a new problem.
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  1142. I went back to that video. He did say that but with some qualification that he was on the fence depending on the customer. He did say the customer needed to allow him true labor time that was not offset by some parts profit. Not all shops will do that.
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  1143. Search for the video "Mechanic States: I quit" about 8 months ago story starts at 31:00. On a more recent note Ray commented Troy was around while he was on vacation. That would be the recent video with the scrap yard run. Apparently it was Troy who was cutting the truck apart for scrap. I'd like to know what happened to Amiah(sp) who helped in the office. She left about the same time as Troy. It seemed like she was a big help as Lauren had a lot going with the kiids and all.
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  1144. Waiting for a jack repair video.....
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  1145. At least you would know the battery connections were good.....
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  1146. Another commenter addressed this possibility.. At one time the gaskets were not readily available.
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  1147. I think you answered your own question "at home" You are responsible for the followup. In a commercial shop a followup visit costs but does not pay;
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  1148. ......and I saw Dave's shoes.... 🤣
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  1149. I'm curious about the machine that recovers the refrigerent when evacuating the system. Is the refrigerent reused or does it install new refrigerent? Surely anything recovered is contaminated and no telling which refrigerent it actually was. What happens to it?
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  1150. What time in the video?
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  1151. Test function in other gear selector positions.
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  1152. I think you get to the same place in the end, old mixed with new either way. Draining a transmission only gets about 40-50% because of internal content like say the torque converter. Dropping the pan does get you at the internal filter if the trans has one. The machine is certainly neater as dropping the entire pan is a mess because many don't have trans drain plugs.
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  1153. Thought the same thing. Discussed above, the belt was double sided. WTF, never seen one like that.
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  1154. He said in another response he was out of gas.
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  1155. My daughter can't read a map.... younger generation dependent on phone. Rear ended at a red light by a truck driver looking at his gps.
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  1156. You neve said anything about your private shop after the hurricane.
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  1157. You touched it so in the customers eyes you own it. Service the AC valves.
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  1158. NGK (and others) explicitly say not to.
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  1159. More than half a days work in a 50 minute video, diff setups are complex and there is a lot not shown. How many viewers would actually sit thru a 5 hour video? I suspect the sweet spot is closer to 30-45 minutes.
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  1160. Non OEM parts. Just like on Perry Mason, the client never gives you the full story up front.
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  1161. 2 ads before the video even started...that's a new one.
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  1162. I think Ray's channel goes a bit beyond being auto repair videos. I see it more of a voyeuristic view into his life and times with fun car stuff thrown in for us to rrreeeeee about.
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  1163. Thanks for the update.
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  1164.  @eaglerider1826  I think it was new and I think it was a bad pump.
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  1165. Wouldn't the cost of shipping the engine to Eric be kinda high just for "fun"?
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  1166. Sometimes I think jokester Ray does things to generate comments....
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  1167. "Proper" Ring & Pinion setup is not for the casual mechanic.
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  1168. It was like that when it "Just Rolled In"!
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  1169. Yeah, I did not see any service not attached or Ray make one. even a crayon on the side of the tank would suffice.
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  1170. And I want to see Troy working on it, not Ray. Ray can supervise and video.
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  1171. In my youth I didn't know hitch theft was a thing till I lost one. Been using locks for the last half century.
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  1172. Uninsulated metal building I think would echo pretty badly. I've seen alot of compressors mounted in small lean to sheds outside the back shop wall. Does not pay to do too many modifications to a shop you do not own thougn. The future time will come when he can do everything 1st class in his own building.
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  1173. Sometimes they are frozen/rusted in, especially in the north. Need to make sure it''s loose first.
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  1174. Cherokee's came as 2WD also. Interestingly with a rigid front axle. that mounted the same as the 4wd axle.
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  1175. My impression was the dirty side and clean side are isolated from each other. Not true?
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  1176. I'm thinking it is too slick. Mice can climb out of a plastic pail.
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  1177. ...in the rust belt, during the winter, on your back, , using a log for a jack stand?
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  1178. Thought the same thing. Was sure he would be doing a road side rescue with his flatbed from the bridge.
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  1179. I get how tensioning the track works, how do you back off if you need to service or remove the track?
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  1180. 400K on the car but how many on the engine? Is the engine is original, original rebuilt, or replacement. If original with 400K it's gotta be worn out in every way and would be a down the rabbit hole repair.
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  1181. Try some real cars on the lifts to see in-out access before making move decisions. The big lift enters at an angle from the door. Might not be able to move the other back as much as you would think with a big truck on the other.
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  1182. See video about 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states, I quit..." starting at about minute 32:00 in the video for the story.
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  1183. Is there something that can be sprayed in/on the fuse block to preemptively prevent the problem?
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  1184. My brother lives in upstate NY (North of Eric O). He's had 2 Escapes. Both died of rot.
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  1185. First impression diagnostic videos like this are fun. 👍 I say rear tires were originally on the front, that is why the tread is cut. No wiring for fog lights, perhaps the replacement front end came with the lights but the car did not have them originally. I say the likelihood of future videos on this one is dependent extent of problems. I'm betting this was purchased by a flipper at auction, eyes wide open, not a consumer. We'll see.
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  1186.  @trillian23x  "high amounts of kooks and crazies".... and DeSantis is their king.....😀😀😀
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  1187. I think the NAPA gold is the wix XP
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  1188. Concerning used parts, driving a car would not be possible without them.
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  1189. Saw the same thing... on closer inspection I think it was a shadow in the flats around the base.
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  1190. The Phoenix Project.
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  1191.  @procrastinatingnerd  Yes (2015)
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  1192. Not in the business but I would think the mortgage on a shop building, cost of the capital equipment already provided by the employer such as alignment rack, lifts, compressor, tire machines & balancers, and a zillion little things i wouldn't know about would be a huge nut to crack for an independent. Plus, the hours spent managing you are not turning a wrench.
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  1193. Rules vary from state to state. Think California vs Florida. EPA does not address this particular issue Federally.. The rules are nonsensical, professionals have to be certified but anyone can buy refrigerent at WalMart.
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  1194. 30 degrees. Gotta be bad for the oranges. On the news there was talk of the worst harvest in 20 years.
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  1195. I think he was totaling both Jeeps.
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  1196. That was covered in the video..safe.
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  1197. If Ray follows everyones advice here he's gonna be broke before he even opens.. lawyer, accountant, office manager, another mechanic, apprentice.....etc. etc etc. My independent mechanic is a one man operation by appointment only with a gate at the road. Answering machine. Very dedicated customer base. Best mechanic I know. Dealing with the public uses alot of necessary but unproductive time. Local gunsmith (now retired) cut his public hours to 3 half days a week because he couldn't get anything done (machine shop was in the basement)... everyone HAD to talk with the gunsmith personally even with his wife running the counter.
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  1198. With the wife unit in the office area, it's the last place you want "riff raff" coming in unseen. Moving the door probably not cost effective in a building Ray only rents.
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  1199. If you are talking about what I think, it is an air blowing wand stuck in a gun stock.. It was done as a ha ha. Look for a video NO SWAT TEAM NEEDED 10 mnths ago.
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  1200. So, did you leave any of your paycheck with the collector? If so, for what?
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  1201. He's playing with words because the owner put Ferrari center caps on the wheels..
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  1202. I remember those were common 50 years ago. I always thought they were hydraulic. Are they still made or used?
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  1203. I'm thinking Ray's space is an addition and the windows were the original outside wall.
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  1204. Go back to 31:30. No hole on the original.
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  1205. Starter under the intake manifold is a no starter for me.
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  1206. I googled that StageTEN truck on the lot. Among other things they are listed for concrete demolition services. Are they going to help with the wall tear out? Will there be an unboxing video in our future (back of truck)?
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  1207. He mentioned at the beginning of the video the old one was "smashed". From the pan being caved in a bit?
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  1208. Correct, the stabilizer mount will have to be loosened to rotate the tie rod then refastened.
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  1209. Ray thinks he is gonna restory that rotted out Jeep in the parking lot so why not this one....just kidding. Someone recently hit the rear passenger door on my Subaru. The damage was to the door panel only and the repair bill was $3,200. Based on that I would say the Monte Carlo is a gonner if your are paying someone else to do the work. Interesting video, thanks for sharing it.
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  1210. The business he shares the building with also has a flat bed, it would have worked out either way.
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  1211.  @mariosaccoccio1688  I always liked "Experience is something you get right after you needed it"
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  1212. My concern is all the studs are compromised. I've had a lifetime of bad luck with others touching my wheels. Lost a RF wheel once on my F100. All the studs showed rust part way thru. I blame impact wrench monkeys. Even had trouble with studs breaking when I tried to remove the nuts myself from over tightening. Don't mock me but I used to put the clips back on.....
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  1213. Looks like a good place to ruin a tire. Happy Easter.
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  1214. Concerning the pad slap, if you don't take the caliper off completely you can't lube the slide pins, right? So not even a correctly performed pad replacement IMO. Not all dealerships are "stealerships". Took my Subaru to the dealership with a CVT complaint. Kept it overnight for a cold start in the morning. Cound not reproduce the complaint and did NOT charge the diagnostic fee. (still have the problem but that is a longer story)
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  1215. I had searched in the past and came up with a business named Neo Automotive. Looks like they relocated to Sarasota. The location probably had various tenants over the years.
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  1216. New to Ray used lift.
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  1217. I remember 25 cents a gallon as a kid buying gas for the lawnmower but it was almost 50 cents when I was old enough to drive. The only engines I can recall being overhauled in place were on tractors.
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  1218. Thanks for the video.
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  1219. I'm still wondering about the magnetic drain plug tool on the bottom of the lift arm... 🤣
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  1220. I had a dealer replace the failed clutch on a (almost) new truck. Big mistake, I was living in an apartment at the time (at school) with no access to my normal resources. To answer your question, you get a clunk when you let the clutch out. (cross member bolts all loose)
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  1221. I grew up in the rust belt. The fastest way to deal with the top front shock was a mechanical nut splitter. Rancho website says the boots are "polyvinyl". Heat resistance? Original shocks too short? I think that is why those shocks had the bushings beat out. When I did a mild 2" lift on my TJ the kit instructions speciffied longer shocks. Spacers not the best choice but please don't let the owner pass on correcting the wheel spacer studs if they are staying. Shafts might need to be pulled depending on clearance to install longer studs while you have the differentials open. Were the spacers used to accomodade the wrong offset or bolt pattern of the non stock wheels?
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  1222. There has to be a joke in there about what happens when girls spend a lot of time together.
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  1223. Bolt it down and weld the nuts. How much of the other junk laying around is staying? The lift positions need swapped. The bigger lift looks newer and probably didn't want to bother with moving the original lift. As a tenant, modification and improvement costs are gifts to the landlord so you need to pick & choose wisely. What kind of latitude you have with the facility is probably spelled out in the lease. Check out tech tips at tptools for good information on hard plumbing air in a shop.
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  1224. He addressed in another video that swapping swapping the lift positions would not improve the situation.
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  1225.  @1fnjo790  I agree it appears that way but when he mapped it out the larger lift would have to be pulled further from the wall to fit a larger vehicle. Thus the presence of a vehicle on the larger lift would block access to the smaller lift in the corner. It appears to have been a compromise. Vehicles on the lifts as they sit are already undesirably close to the wall.
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  1226. You missed the comment, the radiator was replaced elsewhere in the past and the customer was taking it back there for warranty. 15:40
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  1227. Blue towel comment generating troll for the win. At 11:54 we see the fade in after a timeline break.
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  1228. 900 comments so not going to read them all but in addition to the comments I did read that post is totally inadequate for a gate that size.
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  1229. I'm guessing it is a faulty part/design failing at a much higher rate than predicted stressing the supply chain.
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  1230. How did you conclude this was free? The Cobalt belongs to a customer who was aprised of the potentiaL problems and given an estimate. Yes, he did contribute some to Project Jeep to help the customer with costs.
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  1231. I think there is a used car dealer operating out of the same industrial complex.
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  1232. Shouldn't have started the longterm Silverado Project while you were short a lift....
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  1233. That flatbed belongs to the business Ray shares the building with. Chain is not going anywhere.
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  1234. A new distributor was installed in one of the earlier videos. I know, "just because it's new doesn't mean it's good".
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  1235.  @lukas0846  OEM struts are pricey but aftermarket are cheap enough that it is a wash on the labor cost to disassemble. Up to the customer I suppose. OEM for my Subaru is only available as complete assembly. Bit of a waste as the springs are good.
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  1236. Ray's got that suction machine. Can the trans fluid be sucked out thru the dip stick tube to make dropping the pan cleaner?
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  1237. Looking forward to an autopsy. I'm currently driving the same year Silverado & engine. Only 53K and stock though.
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  1238. Going back to the beginning, the dealer did have the intake manifold off. Freeze and read at 3:04
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  1239. I'd call this one a miss. Didn't solve the problem. Vent looked loose. I'd have the vehicle back in a week for another look at the very least. I recall my old vehicles having a hose on the vent. Not saying I'm smarter than Fords engineers but seems to me the top of the diff would be higher altitude for a vent.
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  1240. ​ @mitchhedberg4415  Was my favority Camry body style and had a trunk that could hold an elephant. Other then the engine, a neg was the front air dam was low and tended to rub parking curbs.
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  1241. The problem I see is that car haulers need to be used a lot to make the investment pay off. What's the balance between spending time repairing or hauling? That said, I enjoy following your adventure.
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  1242. Sell the "lift kit" to a kid, trash the cab, cut off the front end, bend the frame rails in and make a farm trailer out of it...
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  1243. Those over size rear axle clamp bolts suggest to me it might not be stock springs.
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  1244. Old vehicles in which the coolant was never serviced. Coolant becomes more acidic with time and looses its anti corrosive properties. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance
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  1245. Ray touched on this in a previous video that he purchased some of the expendables himself. Didn't mention gloves specifically but he did brake clean. I noticed like you he has not worn goves in the new venue but did in the past ...so ??
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  1246. I think the turbo itself is the problem. Would be OK if injected after the turbo.
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  1247. He did. Did you watch the entire video? Customer said in the comments he was coming back for the caliper replacement
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  1248. Shocked the drive shaft U-Joints not rebuild-able.
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  1249. Now that Ray is a Billioniare YouTube creator, lets all make suggestions on how he spends his new found wealth Top of the List... #1 Move the lifts #2 Pave the parking lot #3 Move the wall and widen the door for better lift access #4 buy a scissor lift for changing light bulbs #5 Hire another mechanic, hire Peeeter #6 Alarrm system #7 AC machine #8 Tire equipment #9 Air lines #10 Hire an electrician to completely rewire the shop #11 almost forgot, buy a tow truck and on and on and on... baby steps gang, baby steps!
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  1250. Wears gloves on the clean job... 20-30 min video is the sweet spot for me. Longer than that and I feel like I should be doing something different with my life.
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  1251. Don't understand why you are quoting an engine replacement. Determine if there is a valve problem first. Then depending, replace the timing belt or R&R the cylinder head and timing belt. Like the Subaru, you've condemned the engine too soon IMO.
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  1252. New strut had a different style connector pre installed... a stab in type.
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  1253. Expected it was going to be a blooop blooop blooop car from the hurricane.
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  1254. E350 not F350
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  1255. I suspect Ray does not care about the floor because he is not the one who cleans it. In another of his videos I saw someone in the background with a big floor machine.
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  1256. My 60's Galaxies had it on the right, same side as the starter.
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  1257. The transmission is cooled by a line running thru the lower radiator tank. ie a radiator inside a radiator...hot trans fluid line running thru the engine coolant..if that internal line fails you get this mess. Separate trans oil cooler is better but Ford probably saved a couple bucks this way.
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  1258. He mentioned in another video they rent the lot behind the building.
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  1259. Mouse on the cowl just above the driver wiper arm at 3:10. Hopefully it has not been tasting the wiring. Gonna have a new shop inhabitant now.
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  1260. See 2nd from last wife unit video.
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  1261. That 10mm wouldn't matter but I agree on bigger hardware it does. Same difference as a Grade 5 vs Grade 8 bolts. Impact sockets are like Grade 5 hardware and have some malleability. Chrome sockets and Grade 8 hardware are more brittle and tend to shatter under impact loads, greater tinsel strength but no deformation forgiveness. Always kills me to see people incorrectly using Grade 8 bolts on trailer hitch applications thinking it's stronger....IMO
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  1262. I agree with the sentiment but avoiding transverse mounted "V" engines can help.
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  1263. duh.. OK, I'm slow today... amazing... GOOGLE actually found the definition Big F'ing Hammer
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  1264. Not so sure, the foam in the rocker panels gave me pause.
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  1265. Post purchase inspection, no warranty? My '95 Camry had a 4 cyl sludged up engine. Always had regular oil changes. My mechanic's friend at the dealership said it was a known problem with my particular engine. Personal thought was the engine always ran hot because the exhaust came out towards the front and wrapped downward around the engine.
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  1266. Sometimes the comments and questions make me think the person did not actually watch the video.
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  1267. Rode hard and put away dry.
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  1268. Does the transaxle not have a drain plug?
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  1269. "EPA does not require leak repair before refrigerant is charged into a vehicle, but some states or localities may require the practice." Florida is lax.
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  1270. First time you get sprayed by a leaky brake line you'll be glad for that shower.
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  1271. Another Ford driveshaft ready to fly.... 12:00... missing bolt(s) on the rear pinion flange. Cut out the cat and let it live a few more years as a farm truck.
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  1272. I have a cab high cap on the back of my truck so the same issue. It just never seems to get very dirty. It's not like he can use the rear view mirror anyways.
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  1273. I would have addressed the front end mechanics before the oil leaks.
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  1274. I think with Dave there he can accommodate both.
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  1275. In for a gasket, In for a hose. Will the repair work? Only Ray knows.
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  1276. Enjoy your videos. 2006 was the last year for the 4.0 Wrangler. That rust on the water pump pully was bugging me but I'm sure the belt will soon polish it. Like the T-shirt. I agree with Ray M below about the cement mixing tubs.
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  1277. Self lubricating from Ray's spillage...🤣
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  1278. Forklift belongs to the neighbors.
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  1279. I'm curious, does the landlord contribute to the costs of some of the building modifications? For example, removal of the old inside building.
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  1280. A insert would be the elegant solution. Otherwise, stud it.
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  1281. Does this incident move the car higher in the waiting list que for a new engine? Having new tires put on last night there was a visibly upset woman taking the license plate off her car and cleaning out her belongings... Mechanic said her block had a hole he could put his fist in.
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  1282. Glad you are safe Ray. I have been looking into F/R cams. I have found the choices confusing and don't know anyone with knowledge about them. Was rear ended sitting at a stop light early in the summer. Silvery-ado has a new frame now. Hit & run, it was at an interstate junction and they jumped on the highway on ramp to escape. Not sure how they were still drivable. Did I hear you correctly, the police were not happy with you giving them the video? (@4:20)
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  1283. I get the sentiment but I think Ray IS a Human Resource...
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  1284. there must be a better type of hose for this. The fuel filler hose on my boat going from a deck fitting to the tank under the floor was not collapsable and it had a number of bends in it.
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  1285. He has one. You can see it in the background of the videos sometimes. Try 28:24 to the left of the Interstate Battery sign.
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  1286.  @jojothepopoman  Yes. I'm using adjustable upper links. In normal slip yoke set up you try to split the angle evenly between the universal at each end of the driveshaft. With the SYE you point the pinion straight with the drive shaft and handle the angle with the double cardan joint at the transfer case end.
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  1287. You probably saw it but if not. Video "Ran out of oil..." about a month ago.
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  1288. The nipple extractor is a standard plumbers tool. Anyone who's ever lived in an old house has one. I'm not convinced this is a good upgrade but I'm not knowledgable enough to speak to all the variables. Seems more like a classic Toolman Taylor grunt move, it's bigger so you know it's good.
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  1289. It's not the battery capacity alone, it's just a component to the entire system for being able to run the diesel truck engine continuously as his home generator system. Has also installed a manual engine rpm speed control system. But yeah, I would have just bought a big azzed home generator system. I think Ray's point is he's got about 130 (?) gallons of diesel on the truck and would not have to mess with gas cans. He's prepping for the coming zombie apocalypse🤣🤣🤣
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  1290. No elephant. See video about 3 weeks ago "Mechanic states, I quit..." starting at about minute 32:00 in the video for the story. @kiwiingenuity1677 
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  1291. Loss of a shop bay for a month holding that car was surely inconvenient. Smaller shops could not do that. When time came to replace our old Forester the sunroof had become standard on the trim level we wanted. Went with an Outback to avoid the sunroof, my wife really wanted another Forester, a rere instance of my prevailing.
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  1292. Funny, I thought the same thing.
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  1293. Don't pull the engine on the Subaru, pull the grill and cooling package. Carbide drills will be your best friend. If I didn't live a thousand miles away I''d whip up a fixture plate for drilling that for you.
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  1294. I don't think there is an inspection requirement in Florida.
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  1295. It is missing the lower coil spring retainer. Normally the spring would be captive. That is my memory having owned two twin I-beam trucks years ago. Wonder why the shock broke?
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  1296. Are you sure about that? Rust belt truck was the first ting I thought when I saw the tin patches on the floor.
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  1297. I bet the car did not have fog lights originally but the salvage front end did... just guessing.
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  1298.  @Onemanstrash1  I suggested this in the past and the response was to much $$ to spend on a building he does not own.
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  1299. What did I miss, what are people complaining about?
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  1300. I'm guessing that will happen at the "tire store" that does the alignment as Ray does not have the capability yet.
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  1301. I have a 2015 Subaru Outback (CVT) and the owners manual says lifetime CVT fluid. I think Subaru in Canada and Japan says 60K(?) Different recomendation for differrent markets is just plain crazy. I do not know what Subaru is currently recomending.
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  1302. Thank you and I AM having a great day today.
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  1303. Can the center support be replaced separately?
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  1304. From engine heat......
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  1305.  @litz13  With bonnets on top and plastic belly pans below modern engine compartmeents are hotter than ever. It's not like my 60's Ford where you could look down past the engine and see pavement.
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  1306.  @litz13  I'm guessing the biggest issue is just after you park. No longer any airflow thru the compartment and the heat just sits. Being an old guy I don't understand alot of "improvements". You wouldn't think that little bit of whatever around the battery would make a difference. My Subaru has it too.
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  1307. My first check for the washer pump would have been for a fuse..... ....unless you knew both were on the same fuse. Thanks for the video.
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  1308. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison
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  1309. Because onn a Jeep it is also a skid plate for off-road protection.
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  1310. From what I've seen, the bigger gun is Rigid, the Rt Angle impact is Milwaukee, and the ratchets are Snap-On.
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  1311. Could have removed the conduit couplers to the box faster... IMO.
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  1312.  @FollowingtheCliffNotes  The advantage of being there instead of in my chair...👍👍
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  1313. Brandenton. (hint-his shop shows up on google maps)
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  1314. Tiangong space station......
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  1315. It's a good thought but too much reassembly IMO to be worth while. Don't forget Dave had already done the prelim disassembly work and there is a fuel line to replace.
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  1316. It was a while back but there was a tall lift truck parked near me. He had a short stop ladder to help his GF get in. It was just a silly looking truck to me.
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  1317. I call it no mallebility under "shock" load or shear. So few people get that and think 8 is best for everything. Probably won't matter for the shock mount but still, you are right. Grade 8 on trailer hitch fasteners harms my soul.
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  1318. "Astro van, the van that can". Went thru 2 of them while our daughter was growing up. Brownie troop hauler. Versitile, 5K towing and with quick release seats could carry a 4X8 flat on the floor with no rear sill. 10' lumber straight up the middle to the dog house. No mid size van today as useful. The '92 had poor handling, improved on the '00. Lousy leg room passenger front. Great for road trips, dogs, and camping. addendum... and 2 canoes on top with Yakimas....
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  1319. '69 Rupp with a 3-1/2 Tecumseh here.
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  1320. There is a reason we had a Revolution.
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  1321. IMO it is not worth paying for an hour of shop labor to "fix" something inconsequential.
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  1322. Cutting off a good exhaust for a louder one.... I was that age once.
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  1323. The shop has one. Ray commented elsewhere he felt the aluminum knuckle would not stand up to it.
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  1324. The concrete structure has a raftered metal roof. That suggests to me it was older. I agree with you about the potential floor slab issues.
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  1325. Are we going to see some more walnut shell blasting on those piston tops? Thanks for the video.
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  1326. New guy with a red tool box?
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  1327. So what obscene thing is being censored in the garage? Camera shy coworkers?
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  1328. My mechanic prerfers to use the Subaru OEM filter. Wix XP for most domestic stuff.
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  1329. Would it be safe to put a hardened washer under the castle nut?
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  1330. I guess the definition of rust is relative to life experience. I'm a transplant from upstate NY to St Louis. I consider my vehicles generally "rust free" My brother who still lives in NY (just north of Eric O) loses a vehicle in a little over 5 years to rust.
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  1331. Lift and weight load at the expense of ride comfort.
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  1332. The car was being towed in reverse.....😀
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  1333. Search for video back about 3 months, "Mechanic States: I Quit..." Story starts at 31:00
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  1334. OEM hose next try?
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  1335. So much rrrreeeee over a little remodeling project. OSHA wouldn't give a hoot. "Those not covered by the OSH Act include: self-employed workers........." Removing a non structural wall or framing a door no big deal most places. Sounds like CA is a pita place to live. (meaning those commenting from places like CA are used to govt. intrusion into everything)
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  1336. ...or bats "Just one little brown bat can easily catch 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in an hour, and a nursing mother eats approximately 4,500 insects every night."
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  1337. In this modern age of 18V cut-off tools, no lock is safe. Drilling would be too slow.
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  1338. A lot of run aways and needs a $80K restoration. What's wrong with just making it a little more driveable as is?
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  1339. Second that 👍
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  1340. Troy didn't waste any time putting a Seven Slot Society decal on the new tool box. 👍
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  1341. The rears require removal of the intake manifold. The fronts do not. Cost vs benefit.
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  1342. I always called it a Boxer engine.
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  1343. I saw that right away but none of the other keyboard mechanics said anything so I thought OK.... until now.
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  1344. Is the red tower brace factory or an add-on?
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  1345. Time to move that P.O. box closer or not at all. That's a 33-39 mile round trip depending on route. A big time/fuel waster in itself. I get that it was near your old employer but now you have a physical address and no longer in the area. P.O. boxes are not cheap. I just renewed the P.O box for a club and there was a price increase.
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  1346. My brothers Fords in upstate New York rotted out before they wore out. I'm curious, Ray mentioned a new frame. Is that even a thing? Can you acttually buy one and if so, with tthe cost of labor wouldn't it be prohibitive?
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  1347. Operating under pressure for 2 days is a different operating condition than holding a vacuum for 10 minutes.
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  1348. Agree, the pulleys are just as old as everything else and a failure is just as catastrophic as a belt failure. Replace them for the same reason he replaced the rear spark coils.
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  1349. My biggest problem with buying on the bay.
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  1350. Vibration (7:00)
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  1351. Locktite releases at 300f. I wonder how much heat is transferred to the bracket.
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  1352. Ironic, Al Gore zipping around in private jets has a bigger carbon footprint than most. I promise to do my part for the environment and keep my emission level lower than his.
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  1353. You made me go back and listen to that video. I think the jist of it was he will install customer supplied parts if they allow him a true labor rate that was not offset by what he would profit if he supplied the parts. Not true of all shops.
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  1354. Did you look inside the cab for access?? I thought 4 posts were self supporting and not dependent on slab thickness.
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  1355. Same here. Thought my headphones need replaced.
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  1356. I'm not. diagnosis is the tough part. Once they know what the problem is, Jim Bob next door will help him fix it over a 6 pack.
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  1357. It looked like a red square light was left stuck to the bottom of the Hyundai Sonata at 30:44 just before you lowered it. Granted, the videos don't show us everything.
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  1358. My Forester had a belt and current Outback a chain. I will say the Outback has a noisier engine, especially when cold.
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  1359. It is a big "environmental" trend, especially in fleets. Recycling oil filters is starting to be a thing. No metal parts makes recycling easier. The waste stream of used filters is huge. Advance Auto Parts near me takes filters.
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  1360. Made me look it up, you are correct. Permatex says to wait at least 2 hours before final torque. I learned something new.
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  1361. He does have "words"
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  1362. I agree with that being an important initial repair but if you look closely at the complaint list Ray was holding (1:26) it said no repairs were authorized. That's not on Ray.
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  1363. So is it a "they"? Cars are generally identified as female but this one is non binary?
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  1364. Let the comment Olympics begin. 🤣🤣🤣 I predict you'll have more recommendations & comments on this rebuild than a video with soldering or welding .
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  1365. I think bumper to bumper is 36k but the 60K powertrain does not cover the fuel pump.
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  1366. expensive repairs are still cheaper than years of new car payments
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  1367. There are a number of comments suggesting removal of the bed. I know unbolting them is simple (for Ray, not Eric O) but how can a mechanic working alone move it? Seems like a 4 man job.
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  1368. That's a Royally good suggestion.....
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  1369. What is the purpose of the clips on the bearing caps? Never mind,, I looked at a parts diagram..."Adjuster Locks" Is that a Chrysler 8.25", not a Dana 35 axle? Sparkles belong in the paint, not the oil.
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  1370. The bottom looked like a solid pan. How does all rhat dirt get in there?
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  1371. There is a good chance the tire shop DiD tell the customer .... left front vs left rear was lost in translation. Customer stating left front was just too specific given the obvious fault..
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  1372. Are you going to share with us what possessed you to buy the Chinese clown car? Plans?
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  1373. The long wheel base 2 door TJ Wrangler was called the Unlimited and was made midyear '04 thru '06. Some people nickname it the "LJ". Standard Wrangler at the time was 93" WB and the Unlimited stretched it to 103" WB but with a 15" overall greater length giving slightly better rear seat and cargo room. The current 4 door Wranglers are even longer with 116" WB. (my Unlimited is an '06, the last year for that body style and 4.0 engine)
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  1374. I think the "concrete guys' as Ray calls them are actually cutting countertops outdoors in the back lot. The front half of the building is a body shop. Thats my impression.
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  1375. My brother lives in upstate NY. He liked the Escape but only lasted 5 years due to rust.
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  1376. Many years ago a co-worker went on African hunting safari. Said the Land Rovers were on blocks and they drove Toyotas.
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  1377. The dirt was in the tubes outboard of the seals, not in the gears. Happens if you run alot of mud. It's a Jeep thing.
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  1378. The other tire was on the floor so I'm sure it was checked. The videos don't always show everything.
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  1379. That foam door liner was classy. Any door I ever took apart had a piece of cheap plastic that easily tore being separated. I expect the passenger side will take half the time.
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  1380.  @handlesarefeckinstupid  Had a guy build an expensive home across the (rural) road from a friends auto shop and then continuously complained to the county about the "unsightly" place across the street. It is also a problem for gun ranges as urban sprawl moves homes closer to the once rural ranges.
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  1381. I thought about that also. I think the filter is only for "particulate" contamination. Any amount of that was removed in the first go around and pan cleanout.
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  1382. What is the object seen at 10:50 that looks like an upside down hitch ball hanging from the truck bed??
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  1383. If it is the same floor jack, glad to see someone finally fixed the horrible squeak.
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  1384. 49 more days till April Fools day!!! Hopefully Jose's is paying you for scrap removal and not the other way around. I recall there was once a message on the office bulletin board to Troy instructing him to not buy any more junk jeeps. That makes this a do as I say, not as I do video. In the words of Monty Python. Run Away! Run Away! My bet is someone you know has need for a running 4.0 engine or Troy needs parts.🤣
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  1385. It was a natural motion if you grew up with it but in the rust belt the floor switch was a frequent but easy to replace item. Everything has been moved to the steering column and wheel. My Subaru has some 20+ functions there now..
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  1386. & weld the nuts....
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  1387. I think it actually opens to a short corridor, not the office.
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  1388. It is a stainless steel BANKS custom exhaust. Installation videos about a year ago.
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  1389. Ray is a renter and not the only business at that location.. Ray's shop looks to be a tack on shed at the rear of a larger building. I think a body shop is there. We've yet to learn form Ray wether the stuff belongs to the other business or in the process of being moved by the previous occupant of Ray's space
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  1390. I thought I was the only one,...
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  1391. Depends if the owner mistakenly thinks the master reservoir needs to be kept 100% full. Normally, the lowered level is simply returned to original full level when the piston is compressed. If the owner topped off the reservoir, it will overflow. Reservoirs are semi transparent and have min/max markings.
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  1392. I wondered the same.
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  1393. Sludge on the cover says the unit has overheated. Rear end noise & heat would make me think bearings first. Odd looking safety prop on a stool.
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  1394. Pretty sure that was a used lift, not new.
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  1395. Cotter pin / split pin puller.
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  1396. I suspect age and no history of coolant service increases the odds. Apparently being in Ray's service area does also.
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  1397. Even the markings need removed.  @mph5896 
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  1398. Does the severe asymmetric pad wear suggest the caliper pistons on the driver side drag and don't relax as much as they should?
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  1399. Makes me to not want to own a Lexus.
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  1400. I thought that also but looking at the location it looks like they are part of a strip mall. I suspect that type of facility is leased so may not be an option.
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  1401. Some are flammable, some are not. CRC says NOT flammable. "CRC Brakleen brake parts cleaner is non-flammable and formulated to quickly and effectively remove...."
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  1402. Harness was pinched or crushed during R&R of transmission? Ray has good diagnostic skills.
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  1403. If a young man drives a car with that big of a back seat, there is a need the jeep won't satisfy.
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  1404. At 54:09 a new face is looking for something in your tool box...
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  1405. It was suggested the truck has a body lift.
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  1406. I run Amsoil 0W40 4-Stroke in all my small engines (9). Kawasaki power in 5 of them with nary a problem. 2 JD mowers and a Mule are 20+ years old now.
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  1407.  @MikeyMack303  I did something like that on 1 wall of my barn. Put 1" rigid foam behind it. The panels were fiberglass. Not self supporting though. White steel (pole barn siding) on the ceiling would work better with minimal support framing and installs super fast.
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  1408. My 2005 Subaru Forester had an external trans filter. Thought it was a wonderful idea. My current 2015 Outback only has an internal screen but no filter. On the plus side, the 2015 does have a drain plug on the trans oil pan.
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  1409. Buddy has a shop does off road suspension work. Sees a lot of idiot stuff, shoddy work and poorly thought out and unbalanced suspension modifications. No everyone is a brightly colored crayon. That said, some "kits" can be well thought out.
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  1410. Local news "investigative" report once said the street corner beggars made about $200 on a good day. I guess that would be tax free.
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  1411. I'm gonna get flamed but sorry, this type of activity is just plain stupid. Can't believe people find this entertaining. ..... but I watched it.... have fun in Vegas Ray.
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  1412. go to 15:40
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  1413. Shop Vac!
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  1414. I would have been disapointed with how the heads were returned but do not know what the conversation was or if questions were asked. Did it being a "valve job not needed" request predispose the machine shop to not disassembling the valves for cleaning? Noise cancelling ON seemed better. Thanks for the video.
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  1415. I wondered about "the end of summer" comment.
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  1416. (Jokingly) My mechanic says he's poor because the only way to get rich in auto repair is to be a bit shady.
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  1417. All the internal moving transmission components need LUBRICANT!!! Would you flush your car engine with water?Nooooo
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  1418. Something certainly. Oddly In slow mo it came from behind the port.
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  1419.  @livininsouthflorida7058  "Nice and Shiny!!!! Toyota Headlight Restoration" 9 months ago. A short video. found it searching "headlight" on main page
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  1420. I'm willing to bet more than one highway accident was caused by roof top carriers held on by rivnuts thru sheetmetal. No quite the same but rivnuts will not take a heavy load in sheetmetal.
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  1421. The owner was present when the brake job was done originally and informed about the caliper. Owner even commented on the video he'd be back for the caliper replacement. Like Ray said, it's a do more, not a failure of service.
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  1422. I guess I'm in the minority but don't want to spend all day watching videos, when they get past 30 minutes I tend to click to hurry it up.
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  1423. Can someone explain to me the logic of capped nuts? Is it because the cap is cheaper than chrome plating a solid nut?
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  1424. Rainmans brother was "Charlie" (Tom Cruise)
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  1425. I saw an "investigative" report once, think it was a news station, where they would disconnect something obvious on a furnace then secretly video the repair man. It was along time ago, Some reconnected and finished, others stretched it out.
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  1426. Customer declined further diagnosis or repair. I have no doubt Ray could find the leak given the go ahead. Legality depends on what state. Florida is lax. EPA does not address this specific issue Federally. Pressure pushing outward on a seal on a hot operating system is a different operating condition than a static 10 minute vacuum test which is usefull but not absolute.
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