with the crazy prices for new cars now fixing and maintaining older vehicles is the way to go.

@larrybe2900

11 ай бұрын

Yes, and in '27 new cars will be checking every driver for alcohol. If detected the car will not start. Imagine, just imagine.

For the DIY to save money, the purge valve could be repaired. I had a P0456 on the same Ford 2.5L engine: "Slow Leak". Removed valve. On the bench with pressure tester, I confirmed that, with no voltage applied, valve was not sealing when closed. I applied 12VDC to it and sprayed brake cleaner in it. Lots of carbon black dirt gunk came out. More spraying with WD-40 and brake cleaner and valve was clicking open and closed when I connected/disconnected the 12V power. cleaned it more, and more dark residue came out. I then let it dry. It was sealing again; confirmed with pressure tester. Installed it and it is working as it should.

@nutgone100

9 күн бұрын

Loads of stuff like this can be rebuilt & repaired by the DIY/home mechanic. I’ve rebuilt starters & alternators. It’s all stuff that garages won’t do because it takes too long & they prefer to replace parts rather than repair them. I can’t blame them, they’ve got their reasons, but a home mechanic isn’t on the clock & can often save money by doing these things themselves.

Ford doesn't have misfire counters but have the Power Balance test instead. It's a misfire graph and actually works pretty well. It's in your scanner.

@pheelix-

11 ай бұрын

Ford does have a misfire counter. At least my 2002 Sport Trac does.

@morgfarm1

11 ай бұрын

No they do, They're just unreliable. 2002 Explorer 4.0, 2003 Ranger 3.0, 2004 Focus 2.0 Zetec. All have. But they're worse at counting than I am tbh

Just started this video and I'm slightly amused. I drive an 09 Escape LTD with very similar mileage. I started getting that gas cap code back in December and it confused the Hell out of me. Wound up being the purge solenoid. I've also had to replace both of the rear regulators twice. My compressor went out a couple of years ago. Other than that, it's been a very reliable vehicle.

Backyard mechanic here. Was working on a Ford Focus a while back and had a hay day with the Valve Cover Gasket. Tore the VVT seals during first install. I was so upset when watching this video Ray had zero problems with it. Experience shows. I also understand that an Escape and Focus valve covers are not the same, but are similar.

So this is the secret spot all the cool kids hangout at before release.

@michaelrobbins9679

11 ай бұрын

The Rain man after dark channel is fun as well!

@RainmanRaysRepairs

11 ай бұрын

It's a pilot program LOL

@Laborchet

11 ай бұрын

Right!? I found myself here via a secret link and I’m scratching head as to how I didn’t see this full length video on his channel this morning but somehow wormholed in here via a link 🤣

@geordiegixxer

11 ай бұрын

Yup.. all the cool folk hang here 😎

@thewaterborotrashguy1002

11 ай бұрын

I'm jealous that I didn't get the cool kids link

It is gratifying to see you making the American dream come true for you and your family. Intelligence and a willingness to work takes a person far in the nation. Good job Ray.

@cengeb

11 ай бұрын

hahahaha, american "dream", follow history...look into that big lie

@zevgoldman6769

11 ай бұрын

@@cengeb Follow history and find any other nation that has had a population prosper as have the citizens of the United States. Crawl back under the Marxists rock you came.

That center sensor is the head temp sensor. There's a TSB to seal that boot with some silicone due to water intrusion/corrosion on the connector causing a false overheat symptom that will send you down the rabbit hole due to it having a coolant temp sensor that votes between the two sensors. Look like they chance their oil every 5k min. looking at that valve train!

Love the wood wedges to keep the windows up, beats duct tape.

The circumference is the distance around the outer edge of a circle. It's the length of the curved line that forms the circle's boundary. The perimeter refers to the total length of the boundary of any closed shape, including polygons, circles, or irregular figures. It represents the sum of all the sides or curves that enclose the shape. In simpler terms, the perimeter is the distance around the outside of a shape.

The apprentice proved himself on that one. Way to go Troy! Looking forward to Part II.

The valve cover gaskets were blue 💙 so we now know that they are good 👍

"You never know when you might need that" - words to live by 😂

You are fortunate to have Troy . He seems very capable and willing to work an learn . Both of you work hard , making this a good shop . I am sure as word of mouth is working for you that it will not be long that mechanic number 3 will be a reality for you . As long as you have good , interested workers you will be a great shop . Stay safe , have fun .

Oil fill cap position sensor needs 1/2 turn adjustment 😎

@jilbertb

11 ай бұрын

Doesn't that drive you nuts?! Or is it just me??

@RJTC

11 ай бұрын

"710" fault! 🙃😀

Ray im very proud of you I've been watching you through your channel for over a year and couldn't agree more. Congratulations

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.

Wire brush those battery terminals! 😆😅😂🤣 I'm joking of course, everyone does things their own way. Great Content! 👍🏻🇺🇲 I'm 40 been wrenching for $ since 18. Very informative/entertaining videos.

31:52 the enclosing boundary of a curved geometric figure, especially a circle. I would say that you have to use the edge and not circumference. *after watching the next 30 seconds I stand corrected * thanks Troy!

I noticed two things.when replacing the valve cover gasket a white bit of something seems to fall into the spark plug hole. It also seemed like you never showed the EVAP control code was cleared, then simulated the code by unplugging and showing the code came back. Hmm..😅 great video tho. I'm just a ex service writer so that tells you how good I am. Haha. Love watching a good mechanic work on stuff and getting explained how to fix things.

I would tend to believe there is a conversion factor to compensate for lubricated vs unlubricated torque values. There by allowing anti seize to do it's job without endangering the threads. Haven't seen a battery terminal cleaning in far too long. Enjoyable but disappointed the terminals didn't come off for a good post cleaning.

Troy appears to be handling the window task by himself without having to ask the Master, at the time of my comment, way to go Troy.

@RainmanRaysRepairs

11 ай бұрын

It was flawless 🙂

Love seeing the teamwork. I am always impressed with how you can get the connectors off without breaking them. My weekend mechanic skills are not that good.

When removing's a lot of nuts and bolt from an engine I like using an old muffin pan to sort the nuts and bolts.

You are wrong Ray It is not the threads that develop the torque , it is the friction on the seat of the lug or in this case plug.

You can tell Troy is well suited to learn this trade. I could tell by the way he was operating a pry bar on a different video. Some people, even with the best mentorship and guidance, still just don't have it. Thanks for the videos.

Arm hammer baking soda works great on battery terminals. Plus it's a money saver and safest to neutralize corrosion.

I love my purchased new 2009 Ford Escape with 196,000 miles with the big 3.0, but I also love how easy it is to work on the little 2.5. I've developed an oil leak on the timing chain cover, which makes me sad because it is not an easy peasy repair.

31:43 Ray you are thinking "perimeter". It's the circumference for non-circles 😁 Good job Troy!

Yay for Troy, as the circumference is the perimeter of a circle or ellipse. While it's pretty and blue, it's not going round the ford oval, so I'd say perimeter as well :)

Ray is a national treasure.. not many maverick techs let you know what's in their mind as they see everything

@RifatShak-fg8sb

11 ай бұрын

9oggxg3

Always cracks me up when Ray makes the “satellites connecting” sounds.

@terminallygray

11 ай бұрын

But we all want and miss the "Doo Deee-Do Deee-Do" the most.

For the one who said the "repair was fake" because he had a part to test with ... just look back into the archives and check out the video titled "Customer States Check Engine! Ford Mustang GT 4.6 P0440 Evap System Leak" and you'll see where that valve came from ... specifically a 2006 Ford Mustang GT.

Wow super Clean Valve Train very well maintained and taken care of Ford @Rainman Ray's Repairs

Dontcha KNOW that most FORD products come with wooden wedges for usage when things start to come loose? Customers LOVE these 'Free Extra's"(Ford Fans) and want even MORE of them in the 'Extra Goody Bags' the Ford Dealers hand out as after sales.🤣

I always love valve cover gasket replacements. Something satisfying about having a clean engine with no further leaking oil. My PT project just expanded to the rear. New calipers, pads and rotors, new sway bar links and a set of shims to correct the camber that is not to specs. As well as camber adjustment bolts for the front. I'm determined to get the alignment as close as possible before it goes to final alignment. Hopefully that will be done and operational in a week or so after parts arrive and I can finally do my Kia Sportage valve cover gaskets, which leak slowly, right on the exhaust, giving a burning oil smell. I can't wait to do the valve cover gasket.😊

I have a 2008. The "rogue wire" on the valve cover is the cylinder head temperature sensor.

Being in Florida I would want the AC for sure! The windows can stay up for now lol love the channel Ray every morning👍💯😁oh...you didn't do that...yes you did😂 Hey Troy

Live the videos, I retired from a shop that ran for 55 years, some Pakistani guys came in offered 4 million in cash, the owner said let’s all retire, lol got a severance package m, a bonus and retired ❤perfect timing, he was a great guy to work for, your shop reminds me of the one I was in, 🥰👍🏼 slow days it was shop building repairs and still met my flag hours

Circumference, perimeter, outer edge. One advantage of these, a customer can not say that you didn't do a service.

Can’t believe you didn’t clean that valve cover off before you installed it. I dislike dirty parts.

Never Seeze has another disadvantage in that it insulates the plug from the head and therefore gets too hot. My understanding is that all plugs are now plated with something that prevents them from seizing in the engine.

Nice to have videos if needed to prove to the customer that work has been done. Avoids conflict

@rprice7670

11 ай бұрын

Yeah true that. I would be suspicious of the valve cover gaskets seal because of how dirty it looks. I always clean everything before I put it back together an the surface of the head but each to there own. As for spark plus an never cease well yes an no but I put it on the plugs. I also use it on my race car cause we change the plugs just about every pass being we run nitrous and check plugs every pass. Ray is good at what he does. I just think washing up or cleaning things before you put it back together is just taking pride in your work.

What ever happened to your super fancy perfectly flat scraper for cleaning up the mating surfaces for the valve cover? Haven't seen that in a long time.

Did we just watch this one?😂 loving the channel. Loving the videos. Loving life.

Changing out a compressor making that kind of racket probably means changing the receiver/dryer and likely the condenser as well. Big job.... Great video!

@robertsturtevant6185

11 ай бұрын

Not to mention. The manufacturer will not warranty the compressor unless this is done also….

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

11 ай бұрын

Can You Escape on a Power Brake?😂

@petebrown5243

11 ай бұрын

Compressor would be the most difficult and snaking the condenser and transcooler assembly between the grille and core support

@Flies2FLL

11 ай бұрын

@@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt Only if it is a Power Stroke... (pah DUM phisss....)

@Flies2FLL

11 ай бұрын

@@petebrown5243 As Robert Sturtevant said above, if you don't change out those other items the compressor manufacturer won't honor the warranty.

Anti seize is deffinitely something you should not put on spark plugs, but engine components if they dont come with added grease or it doesnt mean it doesnt need it, a cam should be liberally coated with parts lube upon install,

Ray I wish you were my automotive technician best wishes from Columbus Ohio USA ❤️

@JeremyEllis43787

11 ай бұрын

Tell me about it im south east ohio

Oh yeah, pretty common for the #2 plug on these engines to be tight as hell. Feels like its cross threaded coming out. Condensation or something gets on the plug.

Yes !! Troy to the rescue. There is no Edge because you're working on an Escape.

I thought it was going to be harder than that. Good job.

OMG, a Half Baked reference. Yet another reason to love Ray.🥳

This was a very interesting video showing many different issues and the specific repair sequences to correct the problems. Thank you

Hi Ray! I love your vids - great content and lots of fun to watch. I have a remark regarding never seize or lubricants on threads: if you use a torque wrench, you in fact do not over torque the spark plugs / bolts / nuts. The SAME and correct torque - caused by lubrication and reduced friction - will rather cause a significantly higher pulling forced being applied to the threads / bolt body / nut / whatsoever threaded mount. This pulling force then ends up ripping threads out or tearing apart bolts. Greetings from Germany... and before you might ask: YES I am an german engineer and NO - I do not work on cars for a living 😂

Good length of video I got to finish my coffee Good job Ray I appreciate you 🤠👍

You are seriously the GREATEST. I look forward to your uploads every work day. Thanks bro. You get me through the day 🖤

Troy has a great mentor in Ray for learning master-class mechanic shenanigans. And, to learn a good work ethic, which is priceless.

Troy is bhadazz I was yelling perimeter at the screen when he finally piped up. You guys are awesome.

I recently paid for a "fix it all" on a 2004 Malibu. $3500 from a dealer and well worth it.

Anyone in San Diego know of a mechanic that’s as reliable and knowledgeable as Ray? Ever since Covid, a lot of the shops here have become meh at best as far as i know.

Valve cover periphery 😮. Nice work on the shop upgrades. Many happy uggaduggas to you and wife unit.

From Scotland -Watching all your vidz, learning, learning, learning...click, sub well produced, as good as _Eric_ SMA. 🔧🔨

@terminallygray

11 ай бұрын

Yea... As a dedicated South Main Auto watcher, I gotta say this- His name is Eric or Eric O.

Bought one of these back in 2013 (2010 model w/3.0. & AWD) with 28k on the odo, CPO sale. Other that a new battery, tires, water pump, and 4 window regulator’s, it’s all original. All maintenance done per factory recommendations, only used motorcraft oil & Wix filters - I replaced the plugs & struts at 200k. Next to my 5.9 Dodge, best little grocery getter I’ve ever owned. There was a recall for the fuel door filler and tube…

Ray, Circumference is a special case of perimeter. Both describe the total length of the boundary of a two dimensional shape, but circumference specifically refers to the perimeter of a curved figure or arc. Therefore it only applies to circles, ovals, ellipses, arcs, etc.

Happy Tuesday Ray. Another great video from a great 🚀👨🏻‍⚕️.

I just replaced my shocks and struts! You rock! Love your videos!

Hey Ray, I really enjoyed the video and of course learned something new. Keep up the great work! Great job Troy on the regulator. Cheers guys!

Super secret video has been watched and now I get to watch part two! Two Rain man Ray videos in one day! Cannot ask for a more perfect day then this! 🎉

@patrickchavez3848

11 ай бұрын

Well got damn, I got a notice of a Rain man Ray video when I was watching this one so I thought I was getting Two videos! But, alas I was wrong!! 😢😢😢

That valve cover gasket looks easy.

thankyou Ray another brilliant and varied upload,,looking forward to part two,,keep safe all units,,👌👍

I love scanner danner! He’s taught me so much about my 95 f150 and saved me a bunch of money.

Wow. Very dynamic video. Great job!!!

Thanks again for all your videos, look forward to every one you post. Tony (England UK)

Pretty late, Man... I've been waiting on you all day! ;)

@jimlangley840

11 ай бұрын

😂

Can't believe you left the oil fill cap upside down🤣

I had a dealer remove my covers and they did not cover the opening. They dropped a socket down in the engine, and the put it all back together. Two guesses on what happened as a i drove it home. Ofcourse they said it wasn't nothing they did. I took the car in for a recall, and then sold it scrap a month later. Car had 73,000 miles on it.

Always sweet when the customer states Fix it all @Rainman Ray's Repairs

53 degrees is pretty good lucky to get 60 degrees with ac in Arizona @Rainman Ray's Repairs

I'm disappointed that you didnt clean the top of the valve cover to make it all shiney and new looking.

you wouldn't believe how many cam covers I see here in the UK that don't have sealant on the seam of the end cam journal. Also see a lot of cover seals smarmed with silicone sealant - the gaskets are like £20. It's ridiculous. @30:56 - I find this so amusing those baby toys where you put the shapes through the correct holes probably had a lot to do with your subconscious ability as an adult to do this job with no problems.

Great video as usual Ray , Troy's onto those windows pretty quickly good work Troy 😊

Perimeter is a more betterer term for where the gasket goes. We see again why Troy has been hired.

@JimsNBHomestead

11 ай бұрын

😅

@timothyweers8054

11 ай бұрын

I learn a lot from Ray in his repairs, I also watch to see Troy and to view his boots. LOL

Thank you Troy, I was gonna need to comment if you hadn't come in with "perimeter" as the final answer. Think of all the time you saved me for not needing to post that comment! Thank you.

I really enjoy watching these videos!! I am an old school mechanic and always like to learn others techniques and ideas. Great channel Ray is top notch keep them coming!!!👍👍

Interesting take on the anti-seize. I've always used it but recently replaced plugs for the second time and the plugs were trying to take the threads out of the head! No more anti-seize for me. Thanks

@desotosky1372

11 ай бұрын

NGK says NO. "Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs. It is completely unnecessary and can be detrimental."

@papabapyro

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Great work Ray.. we appreciate your expertise. No use of any Break Cleaner though... hmm.. you not feeling good?!?!? LOL

If you buy a used Escape with a 4 cylinder, remove all the spark plugs and make sure they are the correct plugs. So many have the 6 cyl plugs in them. The engine will run fine with them, even though the V6 plug is much shorter. Low MPG (like 16mpg) is a good sign you got the V6 plugs.

Glad to see you got a helper now Ray! Yeah it's real hard to do a one man show operation, when you're real busy with, diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and stuff around your improved shop. His name is Troy, too, like the Helen of Troy movie! Maybe you could some of the clip as he single handedly do any car service from start to finish all by himself like you before. You make a good mentor to him, that's for sure!

Bonus! You should display the shop temp ! Stay hydrated.

Good for Troy. Good job Ray.

@12:05 Did he just do that ? Wow. That was a gutsy move.

I’m surprised you didn’t clean that valve cover while you had it out….

I enjoyed this video! And you are good at multi tasking!

Thank you Troy... I found myself screaming ‘perimeter ‘ at the screen 🤣

In geometry, the circumference (from Latin circumferens, meaning "carrying around") is the perimeter of a circle or ellipse.[1] That is, the circumference would be the arc length of the circle, as if it were opened up and straightened out to a line segment.[2] More generally, the perimeter is the curve length around any closed figure. Circumference may also refer to the circle itself, that is, the locus corresponding to the edge of a disk. The circumference of a sphere is the circumference, or length, of any one of its great circles.

Always something to fix and invest in the business.

Lots of repairs which means Lots of good Videos To enjoy appreciate the Entertainment Ray As Always @Rainman Ray's Repairs

IMO you should always replace the valves on the AC lines. You rarely have the entire system empty. But that's just me as they're super common point of failure.

Great teamwork fellas, it's cool to see troy doing car things good job troy! 🤘🤘

Troy for the win! 🎉🎉🎉🎉