How to NOT rip off a customer! Chevy Silverado Oil Leak, Rear Main Seal? Oil Pan?

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  • @nigelbarton8350
    @nigelbarton83502 жыл бұрын

    Naughty Ray, you normally ‘fess up to your little errors but here we have pry bar on the cross member, then bigger pry bar- then cut to where you had removed the 2 vertical, bolts you’d missed and announced “got it…” 😀

  • @RainmanRaysRepairs

    @RainmanRaysRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I had to leave the oops in. Really needed to see if anyone would figure it out! Bravo sir! Bravo!

  • @kc360awareness

    @kc360awareness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I got caught by that one last month on a Silverado oil pan job. The struggle is real my man Ray.

  • @hxd9321

    @hxd9321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RainmanRaysRepairs My van got 280k on it. The trans fluid is brown, is it true that I shouldn’t change the fluid because of high miles, or is this all a myth?

  • @arturraimundo7158

    @arturraimundo7158

    2 жыл бұрын

    I could see it pivoting around the middle and thought that there might be some more fasteners.

  • @johnt.848

    @johnt.848

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hxd9321 omg, get it changed asap.

  • @danieleshelman198
    @danieleshelman1982 жыл бұрын

    You truly cannot imagine how much I look forward to click, reverse click, duk a duk, bloo de do, and gravity each day, you are an excellent mechanic and a truly enjoyable watch on KZread, thank you so much for being you

  • @MrTimsvids

    @MrTimsvids

    2 жыл бұрын

    You forgot “opening ze hood”

  • @jonathangleaves9571

    @jonathangleaves9571

    2 жыл бұрын

    I get sad inside when he doesn't reply to the phone ringing with his own rendition, if only I had it as a ringtone lol. Love the laughs

  • @MAZTRIBE1

    @MAZTRIBE1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Giggity

  • @peterlosangelos4108

    @peterlosangelos4108

    2 жыл бұрын

    ... 'you are comming with me'

  • @thechaindude1320

    @thechaindude1320

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wobbely bits

  • @rustiemenard3945
    @rustiemenard39452 жыл бұрын

    I love how the cross member came out after an embarrassing film cut that didn't show you removing the 2 other bolts holding the cross member in. Still great work as always.

  • @barneyeckert9702

    @barneyeckert9702

    2 жыл бұрын

    I caught that too!

  • @MurCurieux

    @MurCurieux

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@studiOdara B/c he is a know it all -hahahaha

  • @KentuckyRanger

    @KentuckyRanger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea, I saw that too, but didn't want to say anything, LOL!

  • @haywoodyoudome

    @haywoodyoudome

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go play in traffic.

  • @KentuckyRanger

    @KentuckyRanger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oops! I said something... 😂🤣

  • @phil2927
    @phil29272 жыл бұрын

    I bet the customer really appreciated your honesty, good work Ray.

  • @Sco1ful
    @Sco1ful2 жыл бұрын

    We call that rain “summer” in Scotland. 😂

  • @dipwaded
    @dipwaded2 жыл бұрын

    One of my major concerns getting deep into the video was that there was no phone ringing “DOOOOO DEEEE DOOOO” noise but fortunately, we got that resolved toward the end. always a pleasure to watch your work, Ray you have to be one of the most honest mechanics in the world. Happy holidays 🎄🎄🎄 to you and your family 🎅🏻

  • @shaggy4899

    @shaggy4899

    2 жыл бұрын

    26:18 the ringing is there

  • @minnesotaman3

    @minnesotaman3

    2 жыл бұрын

    He did it on 21:49 very quietly

  • @JesusRamirez44

    @JesusRamirez44

    2 жыл бұрын

    13:24 also has the ring

  • @bloodybones63

    @bloodybones63

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas!

  • @alejandrocuello3605
    @alejandrocuello36052 жыл бұрын

    I wish more mechanics had your level of dedication and professionalism when addressing car problems. People like you are very hard to find in your profession. Keep up the good work.

  • @FloodExterminator
    @FloodExterminator2 жыл бұрын

    We need more of those parts cleaning "montages". So satisfying to see a super dirty part come out almost squeaky clean!

  • @mikeske9777

    @mikeske9777

    2 жыл бұрын

    The bad part for me is the fact I be cleaning the cross member (I know it is a bit anal) and hitting it with fluid film as it most likely has oil in the area you cannot get to with it in the truck.

  • @l.mcmanus3983

    @l.mcmanus3983

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cleaning super dirty things is so satisfying. I am a little jealous. All I have is my bbq.

  • @MikeSmith-nu9wt

    @MikeSmith-nu9wt

    Жыл бұрын

    I had to put mine on my outdoor hoist and pressure wash all the oil off it , 1/2 gallon in one afternoon , short drive , im still investigating , 08 4.8 silverado 4x4 , 318,000 miles , I never seen one leak this fast

  • @ronaldtillinghast6600
    @ronaldtillinghast66002 жыл бұрын

    Its awesome they made it so you can remove cross member to drop oil pan cause back in the days u had to pull the engine way up. rainman i love your honesty with customers and work needed to be done or not needed in this world today honesty is hard to find to many scammers great work

  • @stevierea70
    @stevierea702 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching this channel for coming on 2 months now and I find Ray not only a superbly knowledgable motor engineer, but also an absolute joy to listen to. I would go as far as saying that Ray makes you feel as if you’d known him for years upon years. He is a very talented people person. This a unique channel on KZread and I look forward to my daily dose of Rays comical humour and educational commentary on his work. One of the best channels. Thanks Ray for your wonderful entertainment buddy. You are most definitely a first class act Greetings from Belfast, Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

  • @LeFrez

    @LeFrez

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've only recently found him and I agree with you. You'd do well to check out South Main Auto channel too, a chap called Eric does similar videos and is a pleasure to watch.

  • @ianriggs
    @ianriggs2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one that has severe ocd with things being straight

  • @garyfinch1025
    @garyfinch10252 жыл бұрын

    I always used to road-test cars with oil leaks after I had sorted them, as letting it sit idling for 10 mins didn't seem anywhere near 'real world' conditions to me. I would also recommend that the customer returned a week or so later so that I could 're-torque' the bolts and make sure it was still oil tight, before they found any potential issue.

  • @stonedwookiee278
    @stonedwookiee2782 жыл бұрын

    For future reference, those plug things that go into the transmission can be reinstalled using a long extension inside it and pushing it into the socket.

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv2 жыл бұрын

    Ray, i wish that all repairers were as good and honest as you. Alas some just don't care 😞 Keep up the excellent work and never forget humor, it's good for you :-D

  • @rallywagon261

    @rallywagon261

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lots of assholes out there in all walks of life. It's an unfortunate reality.

  • @tarstarkusz

    @tarstarkusz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, in this case, we really cannot assume the last guy was a crook and not just a dummy who misdiagnosed the problem.

  • @WherEmEweeD

    @WherEmEweeD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tarstarkusz nobody implied anything of the sort

  • @tarstarkusz

    @tarstarkusz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WherEmEweeD Well, there is the title of the video.

  • @garyh7949
    @garyh79492 жыл бұрын

    Now I understand why the dealer quoted me $1100 to change the oil pan gasket on my 4.3L V 6 Sonoma. Ah, but that was 12 years ago.

  • @foxloverfoxy2135
    @foxloverfoxy2135 Жыл бұрын

    O M G!!! 😱😱 A "sideways" oil cap??!! That just WON'T work!! I too, cannot stand "sideways" anything on my car. ""If it don't click straight, it ain't great!"" 👍🤣🤣 Great videos, ALWAYS a thumbs up!! Keep up the wonderful job! 😉🚗😉

  • @tallguy8452
    @tallguy84522 жыл бұрын

    I had an Astro Van with a 4.3 V6 for 15 years, that engine was great never any problems.

  • @KentuckyRanger
    @KentuckyRanger2 жыл бұрын

    Everything you did was fine, except for hanging the started by the battery cable. Many moons ago, I had the starter replaced in my 1968 C-10. The mechanic did the very same thing. What he didn't notice, was the battery cable came to rest on a sharp part of the framework, cutting into the cable cover. When he finished the job, everything went fine, until I ran over a rough spot in the road, and the battery cable shorted, welded itself to the frame, and almost blew up the battery. I had to have the truck towed back to the shop, and it cost them the tow bill, a new battery cable, and battery. Chances are that nothing like that happened here, but it's just not a good idea to hand a heavy starter from its battery cable like that. I'm glad to see that you saved this owner some money, on an unnecessary repair, that would've cost them a lot of money.

  • @josephhodges718

    @josephhodges718

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same idea as letting a brake caliper hang by the brake line, doable but not advisable lol.

  • @josephwash109

    @josephwash109

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, definitely not advisable to hang starter motors by the cables. That 1968 C-10 starter is way heavier in comparison. With their cast-iron housings, those typically weigh around 20 pounds.

  • @KentuckyRanger

    @KentuckyRanger

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josephwash109 Much heavier, but still... Ray should know better.

  • @KentuckyRanger

    @KentuckyRanger

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josephhodges718 Exactly!

  • @cullenmiller8170
    @cullenmiller81702 жыл бұрын

    Funny, when you take all six bolts out of the cross member it comes right down. The power of editing. 🤣🤣

  • @davidlackovich946
    @davidlackovich94621 күн бұрын

    Clean, clean, clean..you are the man Ray..most wouldn't go thru the pain of cleaning so thoroughly..your a gentleman and a scholar..keep up the good work!

  • @darylbaldwin1946
    @darylbaldwin19462 жыл бұрын

    Ray, (if that is your real name) you just saved me money! Watched your video on replacing air pressure sensors and figured out how to do it myself. This particular footage from today was insightful and educational. Keep up the good work!

  • @janetepstein9733

    @janetepstein9733

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a woman I watch his videos just in case some day I need work done and I will know what is involved in the repair.

  • @randomschmo5778

    @randomschmo5778

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@janetepstein9733 - very smart. It’s good to have a passing familiarity with the basics of car repair. :)

  • @chrishouse5753

    @chrishouse5753

    2 жыл бұрын

    funny how valuable his videos are for me too - my son is trying to diagnose an ABS problem. Pulling out the multimeter and checking speed sensors and fuses before I give up and take it to the shop.

  • @omahabigbill2789

    @omahabigbill2789

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Daryl Baldwin: It would be my opinion (not asked, I know) that Ray is his real name and his KZread name is clever. What was Dustin Hoffman's name in Rainman? Yep, Ray, hence Rainman Ray!

  • @mikeburt5753
    @mikeburt57532 жыл бұрын

    My friend, as a shade tree that has only worked on junk old cars through a Haynes manual, you really do take the intimidation and mystery out of some of these newer car. Awesome content, and entertaining as well!

  • @alfredoibarra9825

    @alfredoibarra9825

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well it’s a small bock v8 gm not much too intimidate. They are a relative breeze to work on.

  • @Madox01x
    @Madox01x2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyable video Ray! 🤠👍 now do an oil pan gasket replacement on a 5.3l 4x4 as no one seems to attack those on youtube correctly 😅😂🤣

  • @olafgodbless2406
    @olafgodbless24062 жыл бұрын

    I know people don't like the generic music, but I like the current way you are doing music now.

  • @OWFab
    @OWFab2 жыл бұрын

    Hands down my favourite type of job. A clean, flat mating surface does it for me every time.

  • @blairarthur302
    @blairarthur3022 жыл бұрын

    you know your watching a pro when it looks so easy to do,keep up the great vids man .

  • @anthonyslazas2898

    @anthonyslazas2898

    2 жыл бұрын

    Having the lift and correct tools really helpful!!

  • @haywoodyoudome

    @haywoodyoudome

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anthonyslazas2898 No kidding. Having a lift is way better than jack stands....safer too.

  • @enduringpursuit

    @enduringpursuit

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree. The lift is what makes the tech not have to get up and down and up and down. Being able to fit tools under there, able to swing long brakerbars and just plain and simple being able to see what your looking at without some strange angle of the head haha. Doesn't mean you don't have to have skill to do the work though.

  • @DrDread69
    @DrDread692 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would wear safety glasses when doing this type of work underneath. Your eyes are your livelyhood my brother. Love your videos!

  • @jfloydsea
    @jfloydsea2 ай бұрын

    There was some secret magic around 6:45 when that crossmember just suddenly was loose :D

  • @donwold1622
    @donwold16222 жыл бұрын

    Very impressed with how thoroughly you cleaned-up that oil pan. Much like I would do on my own vehicle, but as few mechanics would do on a customers vehicle. Kudos! Enjoy your videos very much. Amazes me when I realize you are doing all the camera work, as well as mechanical work, often one-handed due to the previous.

  • @terencejay8845

    @terencejay8845

    2 жыл бұрын

    You would think by now, after millions of cars and thousands of revisions that there would be no such thing as a leaking oil pan gasket. All sorted years ago, but No, they still use the same system and they still leak. Same with valve cover gaskets.

  • @randomschmo5778

    @randomschmo5778

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@terencejay8845 - ditto.

  • @VyperByteX

    @VyperByteX

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@terencejay8845 There is no such thing as perfect system. No matter what it is, it follows the rules of the universe. Everything decays over time, nothing lasts forever. I will also hit you with another truth of the world when it comes to things like these, it's all manmade, and subject to fail.

  • @bloodybones63

    @bloodybones63

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@terencejay8845 Remember cork gaskets?

  • @terencejay8845

    @terencejay8845

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VyperByteX I've had 50 years of car parts failing.

  • @Paramount531
    @Paramount5312 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos! I never watch one without getting a little bit smarter. I do most of my own wrenching since I was a teenager, everything I can, and have been pretty successful with it. These videos inspire me to not get lazy and to keep doing it. I recently retired after 40 years in the construction/repair and locksmith business, I would do similar narratives when customers were watching me. It made me less annoyed with them for following me around and it hopefully educated them and left them feeling like they paid for honest work.

  • @randybeard6040
    @randybeard60402 жыл бұрын

    Ray, if there was a Mechanic Hall of Fame I would most assuredly Vote for you...

  • @chrisrice2083
    @chrisrice20832 жыл бұрын

    Your a car owners dream someone who works on cars who actually cares and does a good job too

  • @oldschool1993
    @oldschool19932 жыл бұрын

    For those 2 oil pan nuts or any other nuts that you need to install in a difficult place, put a little piece of paper towel over the socket and when you press the nut in, it will hold and not fall out.

  • @nottelling4828

    @nottelling4828

    2 жыл бұрын

    My dad used to use a leaf. We had a bunch of those handy.

  • @oldschool1993

    @oldschool1993

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nottelling4828 Yeah- that's a good one too or a blob of grease or whatever. Not long ago I was at a friend's house and his neighbor was working on his car, and by the language we knew he was struggling with something. We wandered over and asked if we could help. His intake manifold was one of those plastic units that curved down around the front of the engine and there were some studs and nuts that you could only access with and extension. He had taken them off with no trouble, but was now going crazy trying to get the nuts started back on the studs. there was no room to get a hand in there and he was trying to use a magnet to hold the nut on the stud then get his socket on etc. I took a piece of paper and put it across the end of the socket, pressed the nut in and he had it on in a second. He thought I was a genius.

  • @The1969GTOJudge

    @The1969GTOJudge

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same concept, I use business cards. I have a bunch in my box so I tear or cut a small strip to use on 1 or 2 flats on the hex.

  • @pinkjedi6664
    @pinkjedi6664 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to know the price difference between the oil pan gasket replacement and a rear main seal replacement. Love your content Ray it's refreshing to see a mechanic helping customers keeps their vehicles safe and not putting profit over safety.

  • @jayjaynella4539
    @jayjaynella45392 жыл бұрын

    It's not crusty, it has flavor! That blue gasket looks so pertty!

  • @lannybrasher2452
    @lannybrasher24529 ай бұрын

    The only thing I don't like about your videos is, realizing how far away I'll have to drive to get to my favorite auto mechanic. You're definitely the man!😢

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte.2 жыл бұрын

    Ray, you’re a class act. The cars leave looking better than when they came in!!!

  • @lfowkes11
    @lfowkes112 жыл бұрын

    Looks like GM contracted out the production of those rubber plugs to the Doc Johnson factory ... LOL.

  • @jamesspires1791
    @jamesspires1791 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a gear head to just not on auto's. I work on envelope machines. I love automotive to but don't know that much. You make it fun and educational so keep up the good work my friend. your buddy James. oh yeah happy father's day brother.

  • @subwaybox439
    @subwaybox4392 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit I was blown away at video quality everything’s so clear and crispy

  • @marrowsteven
    @marrowsteven2 жыл бұрын

    So great to see an HONEST mechanic these days. I look forward to your videos Ray. You could have agreed with the first opinion and gauged the customer but you held true and honest. Awesome.

  • @marquisdesade3058

    @marquisdesade3058

    2 жыл бұрын

    by being honest with they will spend more money with them. meaning when ever they need vehicles serviced they will come to him and they will tell their friends to come to him.

  • @kollak01
    @kollak012 жыл бұрын

    When you cut the video at 6:45 you must have found those other two bolts holding the crossmember in. Can see the holes later in the vid. Well it looked as if there would have been bolts going vertically anyway.

  • @Cook6163
    @Cook61632 жыл бұрын

    Loved that you said "Let's Go" pulling the pan and then whistled it!!!! ROTFLLMAO!

  • @ChrisinOSMS
    @ChrisinOSMS2 жыл бұрын

    I am a big believer in RainX for helping out when Forrest Gump rain showers pop up.

  • @marshoutlaws9852
    @marshoutlaws98522 жыл бұрын

    U have some of the best vids to help ppl learn !!!

  • @dustinwarriner7432

    @dustinwarriner7432

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes he does and so does south main auto KZread channel

  • @chitownmike5075
    @chitownmike50752 жыл бұрын

    So, I guess the other garage would have "discovered" an oil pan gasket leak in addition to the rear main crankshaft seal, as well?

  • @beardyface8492

    @beardyface8492

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would they? Typically they have to come off anyhow, most engines I've worked on you have to drop the rear crank bearing to change the rear seal, & to do that the sump has to be dropped, which implies a new gasket. Might be a different design philosophy in the US I'm used to European vehicles.

  • @MrKornnugget

    @MrKornnugget

    2 жыл бұрын

    They would only charge for a rear main seal and just replace the pan gasket.

  • @beardyface8492

    @beardyface8492

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrKornnugget They would charge for "all parts required to do the job"... if replacing X requires parts P, Q, & R, then parts P, Q, & R also appear on the bill in addition to X, plus the oil, even if labour is lumped all together (at least here in the UK).

  • @KentuckyRanger

    @KentuckyRanger

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrKornnugget Ohhh no they wouldn't! The cost of the oil pan gasket would've been added to the bill. Shops do a lot, but the one thing they don't do, is throw parts in for free... LOL!

  • @jameslastname9171

    @jameslastname9171

    2 жыл бұрын

    The other garage misdiagnosed and may have been trying to charge full price for doing only half the work by only changing the pan gasket.

  • @jackfunk5765
    @jackfunk57652 жыл бұрын

    The funniest chanel on the internet. Just add thats what she said after his comments.

  • @rtwice93555
    @rtwice935552 жыл бұрын

    Back in the day (I am aging myself) when we had to remove the engine oil pan, especially a Chevy, the new oil pan gasket set used to come with a new drain plug gasket. We used to call that a wedding ring. It meant you were now married to that car. Those old multi piece cork gaskets with rubber end pieces were nearly impossible to seal for any length of time. After enough come backs you felt married to the car

  • @StonedGamers
    @StonedGamers2 жыл бұрын

    "Gah, I hate engine oil!" ... Made me laugh harder than I should've. At least it's not a diesel. Did a F350 the other day that had about 9,000 Miles on the current oil. Looked like vantablack paint or something, it was horrible. Every drip stained carbon deposits on EVERYTHING.

  • @oldk4tz
    @oldk4tz2 жыл бұрын

    why cant more mechanics be like you ray.

  • @rogeramesquita4578

    @rogeramesquita4578

    Жыл бұрын

    Where in San Antonio can I find a mechanic that can install a oil pan gasket like you did, who ?

  • @rowlandclark1015
    @rowlandclark10152 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but respect, you know your trade and the pit-falls, yet you film your work, knowing the typewriter fiends are watching,with pedantic lust and itching fingies. Working to a high standard, an ambassador to your trade.

  • @MegaChalupe
    @MegaChalupe2 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I watch a video I get more envious of your rust free cars.

  • @kkampy4052
    @kkampy40522 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what those plugs are for, but they could have a second life in a porn movie

  • @kbsanders
    @kbsanders2 жыл бұрын

    22:01 Maybe those plugs keep dirt and mud from filling the bolt holes, since they are so deep?

  • @ahotdj07

    @ahotdj07

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing. They have to serve a purpose. It would be interesting to learn their purpose.

  • @BOFH402

    @BOFH402

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is their purpose. However, as he alluded to the customer can decide whether to replace them or not. The old rubber stopper would not fit anymore due to the fact they had become contaminated by oil.

  • @shawnwimberly9294

    @shawnwimberly9294

    2 жыл бұрын

    I find it hard to believe the old plugs would no longer do the same job they were doing before they were removed

  • @ahotdj07

    @ahotdj07

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shawnwimberly9294 I personally think they would still work. I would have told the customer that I reinstalled the plugs, but keep in mind the condition is where they might fall out. Then recommend (as he did) to the customer to either have them replaced or just live with knowing they might fall out. Clearly there is a purpose for those boots.

  • @goldiehatman9883

    @goldiehatman9883

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those rubber plugs could have been driven into place, or trimmed a little if needed to fit. Then the customer could be told to have new ones installed at first opportunity. They are supposed to be there for good reasons.

  • @rexko381
    @rexko3812 жыл бұрын

    I liked it, water leak!!! I am in Northern California and it is raining right now, We NEED water, send those leaked water to us. Once again, verified the problem before jump into it. GREAT advise, Remember told that to your children (if any).

  • @paulkramer4176
    @paulkramer41762 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty good mechanically, very good woodworker, but I know little about cars, and hate working on them. So WTF do I like watching you do this? You have good comments and treat your customers honestly is all I got.....

  • @bigtruck57h25
    @bigtruck57h252 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Ray, quality repair as usual appreciate your honesty and not trying to sell the rear main seal. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. Greetings from Lake City 😎🌴🇺🇸

  • @Dangleberryification
    @Dangleberryification2 жыл бұрын

    Been watching your excellent videos for a few weeks now, nice to see someone competent and honest (I know not all mechanics are crooks), you have enough subtle bits that are humorous to keep me subbed. Also, got to say, you look way younger than I expected when your face popped up on camera as you unbolted the cross member. Merry Christmas sir, hope it’s a good one

  • @retrogamer33

    @retrogamer33

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ray's Humour and excellent work is the reason I subbed

  • @rottsrool
    @rottsrool2 жыл бұрын

    Dooo doooo dooo I actually wait for it every time the phone rings I chuckle every time 🤣

  • @chevybull4726
    @chevybull47262 жыл бұрын

    You explain it so well that even my wife would understand. And that with an unmistakable calm voice, great. If you then also copy the phone, it increases the entertainment value.

  • @Corvette.Ronnie
    @Corvette.Ronnie2 жыл бұрын

    My wife called me from work one day saying her car was a quart low on oil, which was common about every 3500 miles and we always kept a spare quart in the trunk. She said she couldn't find where the oil cap was. I told her it was yellow and sitting on top of the engine. She said, "is it marked 710?" I explained that 710 was upside down language for OIL. THAT's why it's important to have the cap on right side up at all times.

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy74322 жыл бұрын

    Ray good job. I think the fix will be $300 - 400 to change the oil pan gasket plus a little extra for the oil and filter.

  • @southside1975
    @southside19752 жыл бұрын

    I would like to know the amount of money these shops scam from people with jobs like this what a shame only good thing is we still have guys like Rainman

  • @jamiewoods8894
    @jamiewoods88942 жыл бұрын

    hahaha Ray, every time... the oil cap. I'm not a mechanic but my (self-diagnosed) OCD would also prevent me from leaving the cap in the incorrect position. If I had a Silverado (which luckily we don't here in Australia) I would have had to have sold it. Absolutely love the videos, click.

  • @cwcordes
    @cwcordes2 жыл бұрын

    Ray, I found that if a nut/bolt/washer falls down into an inappropriate engine/transmission hole, the remedy is: Just pickup the pickup , turn it upside down and shake it. This also works for cleaning out door pockets and the unreachable zone between the seat and center console. You're welcome.

  • @sandcrabronco
    @sandcrabronco2 жыл бұрын

    I think those rubber plugs can be installed much like body panel bumpers, I use a straight punch that fits inside the hole in the plug and use that to push it in kinda from the inside if ya get my drift. Keep up the good work and honest take on life liberty and the avoidance of the parts cannon!

  • @willsrestorations

    @willsrestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is better to use a 3/8 ratchet extension and place just a small amount of permatex on the part that seats inside on the rim, then hold the rubber in place once you get it inserted and pull your 3/8 ratchet extension out and they stay and it works great

  • @sandcrabronco

    @sandcrabronco

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@willsrestorations if an extension will fit, I install body panel bumpers that will not go in until a pin is inserted into the hole in the center and the hole is much smaller than an extension hence my use of punches, assorted sizes for assorted bumpers...

  • @throttlebottle5906

    @throttlebottle5906

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@willsrestorations 1/4" extension works also, just use it backwards and put a socket on the end so it's not jammed into your hand

  • @willsrestorations

    @willsrestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@throttlebottle5906 yep whatever size works without being too big, I've used a 3/8 extension on some of the bigger plugs but the quarter inch works pretty good for most of them.

  • @pittypatterputzzler5311
    @pittypatterputzzler53112 жыл бұрын

    My best Christmas wishes to your co-workers the family and specially to your self. This channel is the king of KZread.

  • @kevinhill5596
    @kevinhill55962 жыл бұрын

    If you don't get an aroma of BURNED ENGINE OIL watching Ray's videos, you aren't paying close enough attention. 👍 Great stuff Ray. Thank you sir.

  • @rynoopperman5010
    @rynoopperman50102 жыл бұрын

    Interesting Ray... When you worked on the Q7 valve cover it was "really annoying", but when it is an American car then all the weird bolt placement and obstacles is just part of the job... ;-)

  • @darrenashley126
    @darrenashley1262 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ray, eye protection would be a good idea. I had a small metal shard spike me right in the center of my eyeball, the Dr had to put drops in to stop me closing my eye when he tried to get it out. It was very uncomfortable for days and all because I was in a rush, I looked like a Pirate for about a week with my patch lol. Safety First my man :)

  • @ahotdj07

    @ahotdj07

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking that too when he was removing the cross members and the other bar. Safety first.

  • @shizz812

    @shizz812

    2 жыл бұрын

    COMMENT 👋👋 SENT 📤📤📤

  • @joesmith3908

    @joesmith3908

    2 жыл бұрын

    I usually Put my safety glasses on after I get something in my eye

  • @garycsfunlife
    @garycsfunlife2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for not going nuts with the silicone I don't know how many motors I have rebuilt for people and I find silicone in oil passages on the sump screen clogging the oil you name it silicone is something to be used sparingly you do not want that crap floating around in your engine and that's exactly what happens with it when you use too much

  • @patmcconville4780
    @patmcconville47802 жыл бұрын

    After perusing the thread i have noticed that Ray has a following that 'speaks his language fluently'. :))

  • @robpeabo509
    @robpeabo5092 жыл бұрын

    Love the fact that as you were backing the vehicle out your stall the time on the vehicle clock was 710, it matched the upside down oil filler cap 😀😀😀😀

  • @LeewardStudios
    @LeewardStudios2 жыл бұрын

    There are times I wish I could throw parts into a transmission washer or extra large ultrasonic cleaner. Can’t stand putting a new gasket onto heavily varnished and sludged up stuff.

  • @nicohuisman2474
    @nicohuisman24742 жыл бұрын

    Gravity, click.... I think having Ray as a colleague makes you have fun, no matter what.. These videos are some much fun to watch, keep them coming! 👍🏻

  • @petethegeek6750
    @petethegeek67502 жыл бұрын

    Anyone that leaves negative comments for this guy probably doesn’t know what they’re talking about. I’ve been in the auto industry for decades and this is a very good mechanic. I trust him

  • @kasparparve2724
    @kasparparve27242 жыл бұрын

    I know why the crossmember didnt come off, and so did you and failed to mention why. You sneaky sneaky. Sometimes the leverage doest help if its still bolted in. ;D Love your videos, keep it up! Also wondering if anyone else noticed :)

  • @silicon212

    @silicon212

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I noticed as well. Those two vertical bolts get you every time. This (ahem) may or may not have happened to me at one point.

  • @bivinsbenner5719
    @bivinsbenner57192 жыл бұрын

    I like the part where you were prying on the crossmember and then magically those other 2 bolts you missed were removed and it came right out.

  • @shaynedonnelly374

    @shaynedonnelly374

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like the part where you copied the top comment almost word for word

  • @barneyeckert9702

    @barneyeckert9702

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto!

  • @bivinsbenner5719

    @bivinsbenner5719

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shaynedonnelly374 many people must have seen the same thing as I did, I don't read other comments so I'm not sure what you are getting at here.

  • @z50com
    @z50com2 жыл бұрын

    I never thought I would be entertained watching auto repair video's yet here I am again. . . . . .

  • @joannenoonan2301
    @joannenoonan23012 жыл бұрын

    PATPAUL, greetings from Ireland, always a pleasure to watch you work bud,big fan of your channel.

  • @elninorata3891
    @elninorata38912 жыл бұрын

    The average cost for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 oil pan gasket replacement is between $360 and $423.

  • @Rambogner
    @Rambogner2 жыл бұрын

    Ultimate eye protection when you wear 3 sets of sunglasses on top of eachother

  • @tmactheplumber4966
    @tmactheplumber49662 жыл бұрын

    Car mechanics have twice the amount of hand tools than plumbers {after watching you }. You really have passion for your trade, good stuff.

  • @andyhunter4850
    @andyhunter48502 жыл бұрын

    I like the music you chosen for the cleaning of the oil pan!

  • @Rags722
    @Rags7222 жыл бұрын

    Just seems to me, after you pulled the rubber plug, the concern was dropping the nut into the flywheel. Without putting the plug back, don't you risk getting water and mung into and on the clutch and flywheel assembly? Maybe not a critical part, but at least somewhat important.

  • @tokiwartooth2661

    @tokiwartooth2661

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I was wondering as well

  • @markdombrosky757

    @markdombrosky757

    2 жыл бұрын

    This an automatic transmission It's a flex plate. Not a flywheel n clutch assembly.

  • @goldiehatman9883
    @goldiehatman98832 жыл бұрын

    Do those 2 rubber plugs on the oil pan keep the 2 bolts way up in there from rusting/corroding, which would make removal very hard?

  • @throttlebottle5906

    @throttlebottle5906

    2 жыл бұрын

    they plug the holes to keep water and debris out, because it's wide open into the transmission bell housing/flex plate/torque converter area. if your not careful pulling and putting those two bolts(**nuts**) back, you'll be doing some major fishing for them where they fell back into the great abyss 🤪

  • @scottcahala7779
    @scottcahala77792 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. Everyone have a great Holiday weekend.

  • @Brickrider2
    @Brickrider22 жыл бұрын

    The difference between the under carriage of vehicles in your videos verses those in South Main Auto videos is like night and day. Got to love living in Florida.

  • @ctcshop1
    @ctcshop12 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the many reasons why I love ultraviolet leak trace dye.... I use it for pretty much every leak diagnosis.

  • @AK90
    @AK902 жыл бұрын

    Are we gonna ignore the fact that he forgot 2 bolts for the cross brace? xD And after a magic cut they where loose and he pulled the brace down :P

  • @jimmyhorton8297

    @jimmyhorton8297

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, you got him, great job. Want a cookie?

  • @shawnwimberly9294

    @shawnwimberly9294

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's lots of little bits like that in these videos, conversation pieces if you will.

  • @jimmyhorton8297

    @jimmyhorton8297

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shawnwimberly9294, it’s just editing. He was probably prying on it, realized he missed some bolts, put the camera down and took them out and then picked up where he left off. I will just never understand the need some people have to nit pick stuff like that in the comments. They can call it constructive criticism or whatever other flowery name you want to call it, but it’s just nit picking. Annoys me almost as much as the people who comment “ first “ on videos. Nobody really cares.

  • @shawnwimberly9294

    @shawnwimberly9294

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmyhorton8297 unfortunately, it's not always "nitpicking" , there are times when bolts are missing, proper heat paste not being applied, connectors not fully seated, improperly diagnosed evap issues etc... Ray encourages the conversation and claims to be " trolling the trolls" by doing things" his way"... he's often complimented on his transparency, but if i were him i would be doing more editing and less obvious dumb shit. Either way people like watching him do his thing, so more power to him.

  • @jimmyhorton8297

    @jimmyhorton8297

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shawnwimberly9294 , I’m exactly opposite, i think he should keep doing exactly what he’s doing and let the trolls do troll stuff.

  • @darknes7800
    @darknes78002 жыл бұрын

    Looks good!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The oil pan gaskets are a quick fix, but it takes a bunch of work to get to them !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially on a 4x4!

  • @martingriego6800
    @martingriego68002 жыл бұрын

    I like the way u take pride in ur work, just another day at the office, huh

  • @rolfrevman
    @rolfrevman2 жыл бұрын

    Just make sure u always stand on the driver side when filling oil.

  • @thehoneybadger8089

    @thehoneybadger8089

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I did that, I would need really long arms to put oil in my '84 Chevy PU.

  • @rickmccl71

    @rickmccl71

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thehoneybadger8089 you have to check where your oil cap labeling points, that will show you where to stand.. I am going to have to do it from the front seat in my truck, apparently..

  • @frenchian
    @frenchian2 жыл бұрын

    Why didn't you show the 2 bolts being removed from the subframe that you missed and stopped it from coming down?

  • @imonlyhalfnutsreally2113
    @imonlyhalfnutsreally21132 жыл бұрын

    Sir, having done all of my own(and others) repairs for many years, not professionally however, I truly admire your work and workmanship. I got older and needed to quit, I also couldn't keep up with the newer tech. It really is a pleasure to watch you work and problem solve. Your work ethic is also very rare. I wonder how many hundreds of thousands of dollars you have saved your customers by not doing unnecessary work other mechanics would have done out of either stupidity or greed. The mechanic that now does all of my repairs and maintenance is very much like you. I never question his work. If he says I need a left hand grommet filter, it gets a left hand grommet filter. You have my respect.

  • @johndeez2012
    @johndeez20122 жыл бұрын

    it is amazing how engine oil is always attracted to you..

  • @Herbertti3
    @Herbertti32 жыл бұрын

    20:42 juicy fart

  • @bearing_aficionado

    @bearing_aficionado

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @CSAccetura
    @CSAccetura2 жыл бұрын

    I just wish my brain could retain such knowledge as yours. You are a blessed individual to be so experienced.

  • @philiprowe2147
    @philiprowe21472 жыл бұрын

    The fact that you actually took the time to clean out the bottom of the pan, simply amazes me.

  • @alanknoll5540
    @alanknoll5540 Жыл бұрын

    awesome oil pan gasket change. that sure did fix that oil leak.

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