When I had to do the studs on my 99 Expedition 4.6 I found a guy on EBay that sold stainless steel studs and nuts that worked perfect @ about $10 per side

From the looks of that truck I won't be surprised when the owner goes outside to where his truck was parked only to find a pile of rust, lol.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Loesch All they are is dust in the wind.....

Watching Eric O's in depth videos allows me to up my mechanic flying hours so I have a better idea of what I'll be up against, just in case! 😀

Late to the party on this thread, but I was able to remove /replace all 20 studs in my 2001 Excursion. Excellent tips good sir! I did both sides in about 8 hours. 1 stud had to be drilled, 8 total that broke off long enough to get Vice Grips on. Love your videos!

Great job !! I have never been able to drill a broken bolt in the center, so I cheat I use the Ridgid 35585 No. 10 Screw Extractor Set it includes the bits, the extractors, but most importantly for me it also includes guides to center the drill bit, the only problem would be clearance, again great vids & thank you.

You are my go to repair videos... Whenever i have a problem, you videos are first i look for

Does this guy share a garage with the Titanic?

Life would be so much easier if ur shop was close by my área ..... Honest mechanics are a rare breed this days

@raykrv6a

8 жыл бұрын

+Edgardo Amado I agree. It would take me 13 hours to drive to SMA for service. Can't quite justify it.

@michaelcosta7235

8 жыл бұрын

+Edgardo Amado No we aren't, we just don't give our service away, if you keep price shopping you will only find people who can get work by selling it so cheap since their reputation is now shot.

I don't have the patience you have to work on rusted on parts. No amount of money could make me do that for a living. I salute you.

what a freaking awesome guy/mechanic. A really badass dude.

Damn hell of a good job. I just finished exhaust manifolds on a Ford e450 with a V-10 Triton. Had to drill and tap 12 out of 20 bolts. The passenger side was the beast. Watching this video helped me get through that nightmare. Thanks for all the great content.

Eric my friend you will earn your money on that job!!!! Good job getting that rusty mess apart, the old blue wrench is a life saver !

"HA !!! there"s ya problem" RUST BUCKET !!!! Your'e the best Dr. O !!! Looking forward to part 2 !!!

The intro was cool and ouch! Nice burn. I know I say this all the time but my gosh! The rust on these vehicles is beyond anything I've ever seen.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+wyattoneable Hey man it is what keeps us going here!

Nice job! So glad I bought a SC car. This looks like the underside of my brother's sweeet Topaz, a true Western Mass special.

I said it before and i'll say i'll say it again...Dr. O is a genius...LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Money Mac Thanks $$

you make it look so easy Erik

The Intro is a A+ in my books, love the saloon music.

Another great video brought to you by Erick O

So.... it's a 2004. The factory set of manifold bolts went bad in five years and your repair lasted six. So your repair lasted longer than the factory set of bolts. If I were the owner, I'd be happy with that.

@spaceinvadertoo

5 жыл бұрын

Owner brought it back. He must be happy?

@rustypotatos

Жыл бұрын

@@spaceinvadertoo wow great way of putting it I really don’t think things like that….

the amounts of rust you see astounds me

Cost me 1800 bucks a couple of months ago to replace both cracked exhaust manifolds and 4 broken studs on my 2010 5.4 F150 up here in Alberta. I wasn't happy with this at 90,000 miles. But at least the spark plugs were the one piece type and they had come out with no problem. That was another $210 just for the labor, though. I like Fords best when they still warranty. Mine, of course, was Over!! As a Senior, I can relate to and appreciate the challenges and the battle scars you incur. Great Show!!

You're our hero Doctor! Injured in the line of duty. Great video!

@hawaiianf1504

8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Nicu - I think we need to chip in and send him a really cute nurse to bandage that! Hmm, but what about Ms V. .. OK, we'll send him a really cute male nurse!! With dreads!!

This is a good one. Only five minutes in and Eric's got out the air hammer.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Garth Goldberg Oh yeah, I though of you while doing this, wait till part II, air hammer and a drill :)

the fireproof man. i bow for the lack of pain sensitivity. OUCH! there it is again. my back pain:-). i also liked the one shot(take) were the background was blurry an the rusty stabilizer sharp. it is very art house. Chapeau!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Grottel Yeah I thought it was a very deep showing of my inner artistic side... but then I thought about it, I don't have one of those...

@paulgrottel2607

8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair i think everyone has a artistic skill dort of

Hello Eric enjoy the videos I own and operate a automotive repair and welding fabrication shop here in mass and I just saw the video for the manifold bolts I've done tons of them since we have the same weather I purchased a heating coil kit for this type of job and works great just there pretty cheap on eBay worth every penny thanks

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Christian Perez I actually have one. I bought the inductor years ago

Nice work with the hot spanner 💥

Hahahaha, thumbs up for old-timey intro!!!!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Thanks :) Wasn't sure if people would like it

@hawaiianf1504

8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair I really liked it! It was a really cool change to the video's. Ya caught me off guard. LoLz

Great vid, looking forward to part 2. The truck looks almost completely rusted out from underneath

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+and mechanic getting close

Nice work ! You make it look easy

Love that Hal Roach Studios intro!

Eric can get that air ratchet effectively into places most can't get their hand.

Always knew you was cool,when I hear you say (mad expensive) new York swagger👍👍

you are a gladiator when it comes to a challenge!

I see that in most of their videos in your area what most affects the car is rust. Here in Brazil where we live and more specifically São Paulo the cars here have many problems in the suspension. This is due to the streets in bad shape and many problems with fuel injectors and fuel pump due to the Brazilian fuel is very mixed with various chemicals such as solvents and ethanol. I do not remember if ever mentioned, but i also work as a mechanic just like you. Out of curiosity today I had to replace the head gasket of a Peugeot 207 and also had problems with the exhaust manifold, but it was much easier than his work in this video. Great video as always.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+marco77acv Cool :) I have never even seen a Peugeot 207, or even know what the heck that is lol

Old timer taught me to use a helicoil along with a wax candle. The heat drays the wax in like solder and lubricates the threads far better then the JB. I was dubious at first but was amazed at the results.

Torch, air hammer, air ratchet...classic SMA vid. It would have taken me a whole day just to get that manifold off in one piece haha!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+motoYam82 You need to b more violent then!

nice work. have a great thanksgiving!

Eric, you should do plugs on that engine to! I think you could easily make a 10 part cliff hanger!! lol Thanks, you have the best automotive channel on KZread, Hands down!

Also thank for showing the coolant flush gun on one of your videos works great

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Christian Perez kzread.info/dash/bejne/hp6tr66in5Csf9o.html Extreme Flushing!

it should be noted that you shouldn't really use a torch on an aluminum block. As soon as it gets to a certain temperature you start to anneal it, and could run into problems later. Cant wait for the second part! great video

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Dooley (Hazardous86) I have done it thousands of times and have yet to have an issue, I think I will continue to do it too :)

@JeffHazardous

8 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair I said noted, not practiced :P I haven't had an issue either, just a disclaimer :P

@hawaiianf1504

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Dooley (Hazardous86) - Is that another reach around? ;)

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Oh haha see I can't read... I am sure most people busting out a torch on an old rotted out truck are far from concerned about softening the metal on their heads...

I use a trick that has helped me before. Get the manifold hot. Then spray the bolts with ice water. ( in a spray bottle. ) When my 5.4 warped an exhaust manifold.i replace them with headers. The flange was thicker than the stock manifolds.

Friggin rites you did !!!! Your editing is getting awesome .... Look out Spielberg

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Curry haha not really

This is a great vid! Why don't you just move to Texas, forget rust, open carry and live like a king?

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+AssGrabber B open carry, no rust and a kingdom!? 2 questions, can you shoot trespassers at your will and when does winter start?

@fthomas2096

6 жыл бұрын

AssGrabber B - Open carry is for whose benefit? Yours or the the idiot that sticks a gun in your back and takes your?

good one, Eric, thank you ...

Gotta to love the heat wrench.

Hi Eric, I just finished one side of my V10. Your video is very helpful. Thank you. If you would, please let me know the brand and part number for your socket stud extractor. The bulky one I am using doesn't work as nice. Thanks, Darryl

Loved the intro and the entire video. I just don't understand all the rust with so few miles, looks like it was parked in the dead sea for years.

@jr540123

5 жыл бұрын

Massive amounts of salt do this to vehicals, really and truely after a day of work with something like that up north a good solid bath every-time its used is in order. Otherwise its gonna eat her alive.

@mercedesbenzs600bash

3 жыл бұрын

@@jr540123 What kind of solid bath do you mean because I live in New Jersey and we get some harsh winters???

@jr540123

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercedesbenzs600bash Wash that bitch down, clean all the salt out you can and don't be afraid to get it oiled up by a shop, not that rubber shit just like an oil spray idk if they even do it anymore, but the main goal is wash the salt out of it at a car wash.

Those flat rate guys in the south are are millionaires ... heard first on SMA.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+ManicMechanic007 true story!

Great video. i really hate Those bolts.

Salt sucks, Down here in florida, We have 20y/o cars that still look new (If the paint is taken care of)

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+jtoddk98 oh man it must be wonderful!

@trannguyen5575

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the sun will bake your interior and crack the dash if you don't get tint and apply armor all religiously.

I like to build up the broken stud with a welder and then weld a nut on and it usually comes right out first try with the right cooling time. Plus as the stud comes out it fixes the threads, only works on aluminum heads though.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+D18351 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHigzZl7XbO4caQ.html You may enjoy this one...

Hands of a Surgeon, What a Pity the truck wasn't Dry Garaged but left to rot outside with such low milage on same...

nice videos, please keep making them as there is nothing like this on tv. just wanted to say that i have also been viewing schrodingers box, but don't like how he always needs to insult somebody mechanics or dealers. so i have subscribed to your site. No need for insults,

Ha love the intro, wow your RAMBO :)

awesome job

Think you need to rename your title to Salt Main Auto.... Waiting for pt 2..

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+aengmax HAHAHA!

@JoeyLovesTrains

3 жыл бұрын

Sound like you’re trying to say south main auto in an Indian accent

Eric, would you employ a similar method in removing broken studs from a 460 Ford with cast iron heads? Any additional advice for dealing with the cast iron heads?

Hats off to ya, I have not seen a rust bucket like that with less than 50K. he must run that thing at the salt flats drive home and park it for 10years.

We work on stuff this rusty in Cleveland...........Hammer on the next size down socket or use the blue wrench.........I feel your pain. :(

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+tony finch Ahhh music to my ears haha

Great Content Thankyou!

What does this guy do, drive in the salt and park it for six months? Sheez! The rust is amazing!

I have 01 same thing. I put ruber close that opening by shock after replace some bolts

Nice intro!

Eric is awsome

Lol, so much effort for that damn splash shield. Also, its really interesting how much faster a vehicle will rust to nothing if it's sitting versus being out on the road...

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+ice44567 Makes a huge difference actually!

I think it would have been more humane to have this truck put down. Great video Eric.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+risc19 Soon enough it will be

Thumbs up for "classic reach-around move"

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Ben Sullivan Well it is a standard yet classic move ya know

From my experience here in NJ, a vehicle that sits, rusts a lot more than one that is driven daily. Something about the high humidity in the summer we have here.

YOU are Amazing!

another great video SMA !! What's your opinion on that tiny Astro Onyx Impact 3/8 ? I was looking to buy one but should I go with the 1/2 version instead ? Thanks man

I think ford finally switched over to stainless manifold bolts in 08.. I have owned had 4 f series trucks and it either spark plug issues or this problem...otherwise reliable. great job eric..this takes patietnce.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+keith kennedy I have a set to do on one of those next week actually...

Never thought to use a brazing tip to do cutting. Makes sense though, just add oxygen to the mix. Just like the cutting head. Learn something every time I watch SMA. Sorry about the boo boo. Try a wet teabag and tape. Works for me.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+tom christman Yep I use the brazing, welding tip all the time to cut

Why would a man worry about a exhaust leak with that rotted out truck just people.

I saw that you cleaned up the Old manifold and reused it. I have a 04 with the original manifolds (v10). They look very clean as the truck only has 123k miles and very little rust. Would you recommend using the old originals if they look true and flat? Thanks!

Dude you have by far the best auto repair channel on youtube. Heres how we're going to get you the 1,000,000 subscribers that you deserve. Step 1. Sell the Verus, buy a Barret .50 cal. Step 2. Buy the cheapest running car you can find on craigslist Step 3. Record shooting the engine while its running and upload the video. Step 4. Make it rain with all that youtube $.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Nutz4Gunz45 HAha I actually have been looking at a .338 Lapua . I like to stock pile and be ready so when ISIS shows up it is a very bad day for them :) www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BA

@nutz4gunz457

8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair That's one sweet looking rifle. .338 Lapua is a monster, they won't stand a chance.

my goodness, you did a great job with intro editing. it would have been perfect if you added the scratchy, vintage effect, if it is even possible. anyhow it had nice panning effect with the sweet ragtime theme. i got to say, you put in the extra effort to make that little intro and it was well done.

I live in arizona and have a 99 v10, although one manifold bolt has sheared off the rest still have factory paint on them.

Cool, Scott Joplin.

Would you recommend stainless steel replacements? Or is there a reason to stay with steel in NYS?

Only driving tis thing a few thow a year. Must be storing it in Lake Erie . Man a little oil type spray works wonders when you buy a new vehicle. I do mine every year. And mine should of been rusted out years ago. I drive the dreaded tacoma frame around. Early 2000. Frame looks new

@raykrv6a

8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Curry I"m close enough to Canada to do it. There is a place in Thunder Bay. I wonder if they check for it at the border.

Where can I look for free to know what values on sensors are and the abrvaition so I can run my Bluetooth OBD2 and know what I’m looking at them thanks

That silent movie intro was awesome. I had no idea you were Charlie Chaplin in your last life.

Great start to the video. Something different.. Thought it was a diesel when you drove it in. Sounded pretty bad. Shame such a low mile truck is not driven enough to keep the corrosion away..Take Care

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+ItsAlwaysRusty Yeah unfortunately when they sit this happens

Looks like the guy likes to park in salt water.

@joes.7536

5 жыл бұрын

Well I'm from Michigan. And my wife's 2013 Ford escape with 52k miles is already showing signs of rust. Above the back wheels, and around the handle on the rear hatch. It's getting replaced by an Audi Q5. Sick of Rusty domestic junk.

You use that torch like a laser scalpel!!! When I saw the black and white I thought you were going to do an "Adventures with Bill" episode like the Red Green Show on a pain job. Chris

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+shadowdog500 I can do minor surgery with it actually...

Classic reach around good one. I like it. Don't know if you remember me but the problem on my Ford was my Starter, I got it changed and back on the road again, I had to buy a impact ratchet, but as I watch you I don't thing It has the torque of yours, what is the torque of yours??? Thanks keep dirty

Happy Thanksgiving-- I have a few questions, when you do jobs like that have you ever tried using STAINLESS hardware or brass nuts? I had old Ford Fiesta and it needed a new cylinder due to cracks and bad valves so I got a recond. one and installed stainless manifold bolts, the old Fiesta was I think a Ford Cortina engine? That was many years ago.Currently I have a 96 Grand Cherokee with the 5.2 and it has a Dana 44-A- rear diff. not the normal 44. A= Aluminum, anyway I replaced the rear diff. cover with an aftermarket unit by a company called BTF, Blue Torch fabrication, its I think 1/8 inch plate and a very nice piece of handmade art but they include steel hardware not SS and since I change the diff. fluid usually every year or two I had trouble getting the steel allen screws and the angle sucks so when I changed the fluid I went to home depot and got some stainless bolts, no rust whatsoever on them or surrounding the cover, BTF is the only company to make an aftermarket cover for the 44AI HOPE you charged the customer for that job? Fixing something 6 years doesn't mean crap now, its like saying you replaced my alternator 6 years ago now it failed and I want a new oneYou make some great vids, yeah that NY rust sucks huh? I moved to NC and I see a 96 Jeep GC with no rust, mine has plenty of light scaling underneath but no even close to that pick-up

Love the intro. Damn cowboy don't you believe in wearing Welding leathers ? A nice pair of heliarc welding gloves wouldn't be a bad investment. Bacitracin works the best for burns. Love the idea with the brazing tip!!!!!!! Good stuff on this channel.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+DaveSender66 Just go at it raw dog :)

I live in Akron Ohio just on the very edge of the snow belt and have never seen rust that bad....not even on my old 86 Accord

They use mag-chloride on the roads out here in MT. It sucks, but no where near as bad as what you're dealing with! I feel for ya! Road salt sucks

The truck I'm looking at has a broken manifold bolt but comes with another v10 with 170,000 miles. Would it be easier to have newer engine installed?

How come you didn't use the mig welder weld on nut trick on this v10 motor? I have a 2009 3v v10 I will eventually have to do this. What method should I use? And should I replace all the studs, broken or not?

Holy rusted junker batman!

in the next video can you show/get us the info for the thread chasers? Looking forward to pt. 2, keep em coming!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Darren G. Stay tuned!

@Darren.G

8 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair you know it.

is it worth putting in stainless studs and nuts because im about to do the same job on my own rusty ford

random question Eric, but how do you heat your garage? oil?

What is your welding setup? Mig with what gas mixture?

I think the only thing I could think of is that the imports use a finer thread?? stronger bolts? so that they can resist rust.

Have u tried using ARP bolts