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@RainmanRaysRepairs

Жыл бұрын

It’s an ongoing problem. You might like this… Unlisted Video right now. Scammer Trolling in action! Mechanic Catches Scam Real Time! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXZ_wbdspK7HpNY.html

@Mavendow

Жыл бұрын

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@richardsmith2721

Жыл бұрын

@@RainmanRaysRepairs I act like, yeah right. I'm contacting you ASAP. I knew it was a scam before it was revealed as one. If it's not from the owner of the channel, it's a scam.

@Drekulviin

Жыл бұрын

When i got hit by the scammers i thought "yes Ray made the cell phone ringtone doubidou bidouuuu". 😄

@johnt.848

Жыл бұрын

Showed up days ago already, and I keep reporting.

Nice to see a fellow mechanic who is actually able to fix things instead of just being a parts fitter, it's abvious you are looked upon as a very experienced guiding influence there. Thank you for sharing your work, something I can't work out though, why do we mechanics enjoy watching some one else doing the actual work...

Licensed optician in florida here. Gotta get some UNCOATED safety glasses for work, transitions are okay because they're not a coating. But oils/grease are going to destroy the antiglare on your lenses in record time and you won't enjoy using them at all. Peeling antiglare = can't see anything through the lenses anymore. Love your stuff Ray! Keep those glasses maintained, they look awesome.

@Metal_V.2

Жыл бұрын

Customer states : anti glare on transition lens stopped working...

@michaelpressman7203

Жыл бұрын

I have a handful of prescription safety goggles in my garage that I destroyed at work but better than than my eyes I've had metal remove my and I'll tell you it's no fun have a good day

@GeorgeSemel

Жыл бұрын

I would get two pairs of prescription safety glasses for work. Got to keep your eyes in good working order and repair. This one looks like it's not a 120-minute job. Looks like two or three days' worth of work to me. What do I know I am just one more peckerwood making a comment. You are a real cool Dude Ray!

@RainmanRaysRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Been there! Metal removal is terrible!

@beach81959

Жыл бұрын

Up here in the N/E that's a 6 stud replacement job on top of everything else. Thanks Mr. Snowman 🖕

The transmission said, " Don't move. I'll go get you a towel."

@peoplethesedaysberetarded

Жыл бұрын

That was from, what, Howard the Duck?

@bartman8876

Жыл бұрын

I read that and it is always in Donald ducks voice

@xliquidflames

Жыл бұрын

@@bartman8876 Yeah, I first encountered it in the days of Napster when people would mislabel MP3 files. You thought you were downloading Metallica and instead got dirty Donald Duck.

@bartman8876

Жыл бұрын

@@xliquidflames right. sad how old it makes me feel.

@saltyhuckleberry

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha got me rollin Good one REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ARE LEGION

Hi from Spain 🇪🇸 I live here now but from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧 I love watching your channel you make things look so much more understandable. And you add that bit of humour to it all .👍🏻😎👍🏻

The biggest problem I have working on cars is fitting my big mitts into tight spaces. Oh, also getting under dashes.

Thank you for reminding me why I HATE auto work as a profession. Can sit and watch YOU do it all day, makes it easy peasy!!

As a Midwesterner I'm envious that he's actually 1: able to find the bolts through the non -rust. 2: use the correct size socket on the bolts. One thing for sure.... "Midwest Ray's Repairs" would have his liquid wrench out every episode 🤣

@ALCRAN2010

2 ай бұрын

Yup, when you need SAE and metric sockets, with a hammer, in a descending attempt to round off all the rust and get to the true size of a midwest nut!

Thanks for all of your entertaining and informative videos! Keep ‘em coming! 👍🏻👍🏻

Ray, I'd really recommend using a 3/8 impact on exhaust bolts, and a 1/2 inch impact on the stubborn ones. Really, really makes the bolts a cakewalk, even on rustier ones.

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was confused he was using hand ratchet force for those. Doesn't the sharp impact of an impact tool shock the bonds of rustiness and stiction apart? Better than the long slow steady force of human muscles.

I just about spill my coffee watching you when I try to reach through the screen to grab and pull something out of your way to assist in disassembly and reassembly.

I really enjoy watching your videos I was a State certified mechanic in Michigan. I'm not able to do much at all anymore because of back surgery. Keep wrenching you're doing an awesome job

What I like best about these videos is it's not the kind that states what needs to be done and all of a sudden skipping to it being done. You go in depth and Show what it takes for good Mechanics to get the job done right. Thank you man!

The more I watch your work, the more I learn. And I am glad to have someone like you working on my car.

I love how you point things out like how there's rubber along the bottom of that plate. I was just thinking if oil is coming out now why wouldn't it later, but you explained why lol. Just as I was thinking it. I think the way you do things are extremely helpful, always a thumbs up!

Use an impact on those exhaust bolts and nuts to reduce the chance of breaking them. If they're really stuck, a wrench will break them off, whereas an impact will jar them loose. If you have time, spray them with penetrating oil the day before. Same with axle nuts, I've broken plenty of breaker bars (including Snap-on) , where an impact will just pop them right off. Pulling on a wrench applies increasing pressure until something breaks. An impact is similar to rapidly rapidly striking a wrench with a hammer. EDIT: Also, use an impact in short bursts. Hose pressure drops as soon as you pull the trigger. A quick pause lets the pressure rebuild.

@tt6518

Жыл бұрын

Hello, This is information here, just the way it should be, it's helping us to understand what is going on ,why we fail sometimes and how to approach the situation with the appropriate method. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Tigo

I know the feeling on the exhaust flange bolts. 2001 Z71 had the rear main seal leaking. Lucky for me I had to overhaul 4L60e transmission as well. I have about 4K miles on the rebuild and no leak on the rear main seal. Saved myself $1400. Transmission shop wanted $2800. Enjoy your Videos !!!

They make a long 1/2 to 3/8 extension works well for extended high torque situations it will save you from a lot of that whiplash😉

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

Жыл бұрын

Yes! What I came here to say! SK Tool version, SKT-46175 goes for $99ish on amazon, and prices go down from there for quality Taiwanese versions.

Oh this was a good one Ray so TY, we had FIRE 🔥🔥 Oil splashes, difficult nuts and bolts, unobtanium blades, Tech's not listening and a long video. Total pleasure for us armchair watchers to savour, so will look for part 2 of this repair and also maybe some more adventures in your daily life. Stay Safe Stay Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗👍👍

Best words of wisdom "folks gotta understand that there is not always an easy way to do things, sometimes you just gotta do it the hard way".

That oil drippings are tears of joy from the engine, thanking you for fixing the leak

Nice to see what this job entails. Had it done on our 02 Yukon and was dismayed at the cost. I feel a bit better now seeing how much work was involved to fix that oil leak.

I have a 3 foot 1/2 extension that is bent just enough for getting that top transmission bolt. Hard lesson learned while working on the hummvee’s years back in the ARMY.

Personally I love all of your videos no matter what happens. I get to learn something new about cars and trucks that I didn't know about before, and it helps me understand my own truck as well. So not only do I get entertainment from your videos but I also get information on different parts of a vehicle

Always enjoy your videos explain what happens to a flex plate when neutral drops happen. Replaced a few cracked or broken flex plates from young customers performing smoke shows. Up North we wear a holster with a cutting torch inside since it is our best friend, when indought the torch comes out.

I did the same thing on my 07 escalade all-wheel drive In my driveway with a floor jack and transmission jack. 2 days of pure fun but no more oil leak!

You need to see what you’re doing. It’s a bonus if we can see. As far as your technique you do what you have to. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you for bringing us along.

Tons of progress in this video Nice work Ray Thanks for the entertainment Brother @Rainman Ray's Repairs

I’m up. I’m up

@jojo1966

Жыл бұрын

I just said the same thing!!

Boy am I glad that there are people around like you that I can pay to do things like this. Even back in the day when I could roll around on the ground and pull transmissions . I would never have tried something like this.

I am reminded again that good Mechanic's are PRICELESS. They earn their pay!!!!

Yay 401 k and counting congrats Ray. Here’s an extra can of brake kleen to celebrate!!! Excellent video as always. Just saw someone on another channel buy an old Ford festival. Whooo boy it’s in need of Ray’s expertise but they’re going to fix it themselves. I’d fix it over a cliff lol.

@TheFrenchPug

Жыл бұрын

Ouch!!! Does not sound fun at all.

For some reason I watch a lot of your videos and I don't own any of these vehicles. I think I realized I find it relaxing to watch someone else doing all of this work instead of me 😅

I live in Canada and seeing you remove exhaust bolts/ nuts kinda makes me envious of your environment in Florida! As always fantastic videos Ray huge fan from Canada 🇨🇦

@TechNWRO

Жыл бұрын

ARIZONA is even better. Damn near no humidity and even paint chips don't rust. You normally see a little rust after the brutal sun burns the paint away after several years.

@peted5217

Жыл бұрын

Ya , I'll bet. Everything underneath must be torched off and replaced

@azpapa9347

Жыл бұрын

@@TechNWRO ALL my life I heard 'but it's a 'DRY heat" I never really understood it until one July in St Louis. I understood INSTANTLY!

@funnypranker34

Жыл бұрын

A bolt coming off very easy scares me a little

@myshots101

Жыл бұрын

@@TechNWRO Maybe but everything else that's plastic just deteriorates in your hand when you touch it.

When that oil shot you in the face you missed a great, "That's what she said" moment there...LOL.

Watching you work on these newer cars really makes me appreciate the 73 Dodge Charger, 69 Mustang and 72 Impala I had as a young guy. If only I had stayed away from the Dodge 400 BBs I would've had a lot more cash on hand to do fun things.

Congrats on hitting and passing 400k subscribers. Great videos and content.

I wanted to comment in your struggle to remote the exhaust bolt the music in the background makes it sound more epic like you are in a big fight (which you are) with the final boss. Just made my day. thank you for sharing keep it up you are ray of comedy relief (yet professional) in the cloudy world. Thank you

LMAO! I had a visual in my head when that money shot got you in the glasses! When you say “Reeee” is priceless as well. With the positive attitude you have doing what you do makes me want to have a better attitude myself. Thank you for what you do on utube and for just being you. Don’t let the bad commenters get you down. They probably don’t share their toys either.

Looking good with the new glasses. Great work as always

Love the voice over 2010 year correction 😊

Love watching your videos tho man its helping me through a rough patch

Congratulations Raymond on over 400,000 plus subscribers good work BROTHER!! 🙂👍

top notch intro! watched it a couple of times! you are gonna be amazed at the stuff that winds up on your glasses that would have gotten into your eyes.

Graet work Ray. the new specs saved that oil getting in your eye ball. Great save, as that would have stung.

Three is two words for you Chanel ray, 1. education, 2. Entertain 😊👍🏻👍🏻.

I discovered by mistake on one of these trucks. Pull the intake manifold, makes the top bell housing bolt really easy. Not to mention that bracket

Nice job, lucky you had your glasses on. You make a tough job look not so tough. Love your attitude towards your work.

It’s amazing how much better your videos are from a year ago. For me it’s all in the comments and funny stuff, like: gravity, Mocking of house phone ringer, brake cleaner hazing

Having done this job a few times, reminds me just how miserable it is even with unlimited lift, tools, and talent. They could never pay you enough, but somebody has to do it. Great video.

@electronicengineer

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with every word in your excellent comment James. I just have to shake my head when I see the decisions that Government Motors makes in the integration design of their powertrain into this vehicle. It really almost seems, at least to me, as though minimal effort was put into the consideration that in the future the vehicle will need to be worked on. Oxygen sensor placement directly in the way of a transmission bellhousing bolt, when there is so much room to place the sensor a little left or right on the exhaust pipe, simply to allow for reasonable service access to these critical bolts just screams: "GM does not care" to me. Ray seriously has to have the patience of a saint to do this type of work day in and day out. I am so impressed with his skills. Fred

@IndustMachWerksofTX

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s fun, I just did it laying on the floor! Good times!

@rickn8or

Жыл бұрын

@@electronicengineer, it's all about "speed and ease of assembly"; "speed and ease of repair", um notsomuch.

@graken22

Жыл бұрын

@@rickn8or I have removed a few of these in in my days and I have to point out that if you have the proper tools, extensions, swivels this job is GRAVY.; and it is not even 4WD! Ray has done a fantastic job so far with what he has to work with.

@electronicengineer

Жыл бұрын

@@rickn8or No doubt. It is a shame really, because even the dealer's mechanics will face the same adversity as Ray does, when having to repair this monstrosity. Have a great night. Fred

Ray you Crack me up. Ever since the harbor freight incident.. you call it out every time you use one. Keep the videos rolling

When I took my manifold flange nuts off, I figured they'd be typical rust-belt fasteners and either snap or require copious amounts of blue-tip wrench use. So I just went straight to the 1/2" cordless full-auto ugga-dugga dispenser (impact wrench). Surprisingly, all 6 came right off with little effort.

21:10 I thought he was about to say, "Massive failures have been made when folks try to... sing when they can't and shouldn't try."

@tedmich

Жыл бұрын

on the bright side no copyright bots bust bad singing...

You weren't 'ENDINDING' the transmission, you're only part way though it!! Another informative video, thanks for posting.

I’ve worked on many different manuals mostly Chrysler’s that had both a flex plate and a flywheel but that was a long time ago in the 90s with mostly fwd four cylinders.

Im fortunate enough to get this job at least once a week and they always make me replace the oil pan gasket at the same time. So lucky especially when its 4 wheel drive.

Ray, I meant to congratulate you when you hit 400K subscribers. Congratulations on getting 402K subscribers! Phenomenal!

I appreciate how easy it was to work on my older ford trucks , 80's&, 90s wow , 351 / 302, after watching this one, what a pain for a leak,

Another great video, always informative and a few good laughs!!! Your best bet seeing as how he went to home depot would be to get the Diablo blades but make sure to get the ones that say thick metal. I had to do the same thing on a vehicle and went through a dozen blades before I got the diablo blades and it went through all 4 control arms like nothing. It may have taken 2 blades but compared to the dozen I wasted before I was thoroughly impressed.

@stevewhiting556

Жыл бұрын

I sell Diablo blades. They’re the best on the market. A close second is CMT. My customers are mainly working with wood, but we sell to a few metal guys and they all ask for Diablo. In a side by side, the CMT is about equal, just not as well known since they aren’t in the box stores.

@v12alpine

Жыл бұрын

@@stevewhiting556 the milwaukee torch ones work good enough for me, just buy the multi pack

Ur fire fighting skills impress me,amazing

It's almost as if you heard me say get rid of the swivle! Great video Ray

Bloody exhaust flangeeeees area pain in the butt. Top job so far Ray

Honestly you help me with my craft with your vid…. Salute to you

those studs are the bane of my existence. i always replace the studs with stainless ARP and a bronze flange nut. theres also a trick to keep those rear mains from leaking on the gm LS engines. the rear cover needs to be drilled and pinned. ive drilled a 1/4 inch hole and tapped in a .255 precision pin after the plate and seal have been aligned. this prevents those long pan bolts from distorting the rear seal.

Nice video! I like that you don't fast forward through everything.

Giggity! Old Quagmeyer would be proud Ray. That was a lot of fluid

Thanks Brother. Got one to do on an ‘02

Good job , when I was i was wrenching full time the explitives were flying , on those crazy bolts that hold up a job 45 min😳

I am amazed anything came loose , watching from Ontario Canada

I sure wished I would learn that a long time ago. Whenever you talk nicely to a piece or to a part. They come loose they come out. Why didn't I think of that. Have a good day ray.

I start everyday with you and my coffee ☕️. So if I screw up in my day I always think back on your day and I don't feel so bad 🎶.

Amazing to me how all the wiring still works after a procedure like this given the age of the plastics.

been there a few times with seized bushings and Always the torch ( a bit of smoke) did the job by heating (burning the rubber out) and in process unseized the bolt from the metal sleeve

Hey, love learning from your vids man! Very good :)

Hi From Russia, watched lot's of your work videos, and it is really hard work. Good luck to you!

Always start at the back and move forward. Driveshaft, exhaust clamp, cross member, unplug o2 sensors, remove the one sensor, then manifold nuts. Jack transmission up to floor for clearance to remove Y pipe. I feel like I need to make pro tip videos on transmission R&R lol. I did enjoy the video as always though.

17:04 a heat shield, good idea, especially with that exhaust jammed in there.

working in the rustbelt, seized control arm are very common I cut the arm, burn the bushing then heat the inner sleeve bolt come out relatively easy

A touchy feely mechaneck you be. Keep the humor and all goes well.

Welcoming back !

In 2 months, you should be close to 500K. Flying along Ray!

Ray, I have found it is always best to heat manifold bolts (heat the manifold threads) and nuts no matter what. I have never had issues removing nuts doing this.

Fantastic as usual.

Ray, if you read this, I'd like to thank you, for your toolbox tour. Apparently the phone listened to you say harbor freight so many times.....all the ads that show up now are for them. Thanks Buddy! Lol

I remember doing this on the ground with the cars on jackstands. Good times.

Great video like I said before I have four Chevy avalanches and one Chevy Silverado and what you’re doing to this truck is exactly what I need to do to all my Chevys I guess that’s a defect but we really need to file a class action lawsuit against General motors for major oil leaks like the valve covers rear main seal the timing cover they always leak. God bless you we love the video keep it coming looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s video regarding the installation process thank you God bless you and stay safe ✝️✝️✝️

That Tahoe was just excited to see you, no one's touched her there in years...

A good trick I was taught was to use some pipe joint compound when trying to remove screws that are stuck and starting to strip= it gives grip to the screwdriver head avoiding slipping=it may work on nuts as well.....try it it works!

Some dorman products are good some you don't mess with,Ray I'll give you 3-6 months on that job B4 it comes back,lol

@pepe58pepito54

Ай бұрын

can we use the original cover that came with car . ?

Hi Ray,Just a note regarding your transitions glasses. I have been wearing progressive lens for many Years. I got the transitions for the first time last year. I thought it would help not having to have separate sun glasses. They work pretty well outside, but especially in Florida,you need separate clip ons or a slip over pair of sunglasses in the car since they do not get completely dark. I don’t think I will get them again since I still need sunglasses while driving. I also admire your mechanical talent and sense of humor.

Love a good long video after working all day 😁😁

Awesome video by my friend Ray😎👍

Thats a lesson for all stuck bolts and nuts, if you dont open when asked you get a visit from terry the torch.

Looking forward to part 2. 👍 👍 👍

1:24 my man, with the PB Blaster, the good stuff!!!

I just know the next vid will start with them still sawing lol. Great work Ray.

I think you should invest in some of those ball sockets. Literally a U joint type but with a ball instead, and it is very useful with impact equipment.

Good morning Ray!

Love the bad wolves zombies in the background 14 minutes in😂

Wow. Huge job there and great work! One suggestion. When a relatively new seal starts to leak and you must replace it again, I feel the sealing surface for burrs or grooves before installing another new seal. Try to find out why the new seal leaked! Look at the inside of the seal and see if the spring came loose. I have often found I need to clean up the sealing surface with fine emery cloth before a new seal goes in. And depending on the mileage, the mains just may be worn enough that the crank has sunk down making for a poor seal. If it jumps around, it'll pump oil out like that. Also, I really like that you use proper terms for all the parts as you work. Few techs do that. So thank you! makes for good accurate communicating. It gets really old to me watching a you tube guy yell "Giggety and Gugatz!" over and over and over again when they don't know what they're looking at. (Thinking they are cool guys. But really just ignorant) I spent my career as a nuc plant mechanic and then a hydraulics tech after I got disabled. We had one supervisor who couldn't speak english and was pretty ignorant. He made up for it by being really urban and cool! He came up to me one morning and said "Hey Man! What's da status of all the pawtz?" I replied what the heck is a pawtz? He said "You know Man! The PAAAAAWWWWTZ, PAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWTZ!' Trying to be helpful I said all the different bits we work have proper nomenclatures listed in the tech manual and adding W's to words doesn't make them more understandable. He was looking pretty frustrated at this point. Then my smart assed E5 jumped in and said "Hey Petty Officer! I think I can help here, I speak jive!" I contained my laughter, but the guy in charge lost it and stormed off. Not a fan of the Airplane movie I suppose. He didn't last in that job and was replaced soon after.

@kenore4003

Жыл бұрын

Hooray. Long live Airplane. "I've got your vector Victor"

@MrCumstein

Жыл бұрын

@@kenore4003 Rodger, Roger.