Nobody: General Motors: Yo dawg I heard you like brackets, so we installed brackets on yo brackets to hold yo brackets in place.

Universally known as a “Craptiva” here in Australia.

@seanfritz1355

4 жыл бұрын

It's also known as a captiva in United States. From 2012 to 2015. And 08 to 2012 was Saturn vue. I have a 14 LT2 and love it.

@howardsen666

4 жыл бұрын

Sean.. dit you read it? cRaptiva

@JM811Cars

4 жыл бұрын

@@howardsen666 this is a different vehicle than the european one

@arielatom03

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Wade here in south america those shits are everywere and they are GARBAGE. Keeps me in business right?

@TheMW2informer

4 жыл бұрын

howardsen666 hes saying here in the USA it’s also known as Captiva... they are good little cars, there are people that like them. jalopnik.com/every-car-ever-made-has-at-least-one-rabid-fan-and-i-ha-1826105063/amp

You were genuinely amused when you were sticking that dipstick in that plug hole. Your laugh made me laugh. Great video.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to do but laugh!

@imouse3246

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork I know it's extra work, but pulling the pan and counting the bits might be amusing as well.

@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869

4 жыл бұрын

You did hit something... the bottom of the oil pan!

@minecraftfirefighter

4 жыл бұрын

@@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869 yeah he measured some oil aswell

@kevinchildress6569

3 жыл бұрын

Had a few spotted cows that day I bet

That laugh when you saw zero PSI during the compression test hit me right in the feels.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Well we knew it wasn't going to be something simple, it's a GM product...

@dancurrier6421

3 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to the Captiva

@funnydubby6401

3 жыл бұрын

@@dancurrier6421 idk daewoo or whatever have been partnered with with chevy for what seems ages, or like beginning of early 2000’s but like straight junk all of them I swear. Honestly tho, wess’s kids have no idea what’s in store for them, wish my father had a shop like this for me to continue!

The dip stick down the spark plug hole was priceless. Thanks for the laughs. It must have been an easy job, I only saw one wrench drop.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I actually think that might have been the only tool I dropped. Maybe I'm finally improving!

@skingk2632

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the dipstick cracked me up. 🤣

@systemloc

Жыл бұрын

I legit laughed hard at that. "There IS NO cylinder number 1!"

@edwardmyers1746

Жыл бұрын

She just has a foot long stroke that's all LOL

@hodwooker5584

8 ай бұрын

I always tell people that complain about working on cars is, they design them to be put together once. Not to be worked on!

Your wife's a hoot. We'd like her to host a QandA .. Thanks for the video!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Hah! Start the petition!

@colin8532

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork - Signature #1 right here, she's a sweetheart

@billsargent3407

4 жыл бұрын

She is a character!

@mrswes

4 жыл бұрын

he says I can't keep secrets and that's why he wont let!

This is the ideal family, a hard working husband, a loving wife, a pet dog and a bear.

@wb2vsj

2 жыл бұрын

My dogs used to steal my hand tools when they were pups. My kids stated "borrowing" my tools when they were about 10 years old. I don't mind since they are learning how to wrench.

@maxmorrey3199

2 жыл бұрын

Hard workin wife too

"What is this a Chrysler product" LoL no argument there. "What is that noise?" Expensive. Love the dipstick idea. Though with it out my curiosity would demand I pull the pan off just to see the carnage.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

We will crack it open in the next video.

@joesgarage805

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork I was going to ask about pulling the pan. I wonder if the rod and piston are just sitting in the pan, because obviously it did not punch a hole large enough to leave the block.

@firesurfer

4 жыл бұрын

@@joesgarage805 I guarantee it's in small pieces.

@uzaiyaro

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer using a long screwdriver because you can tap the tips of the pistons to see if anything sounds different from one cylinder to the other.

That's GM's engineering at its finest

What a cute boy! His happy demeanor says much about his folks. :-D

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Too bad he's not always like that!

@donniebrown2896

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork do you remember all the "things" you did as a child and teen? As my dad told me when our first was born...."Son you bout to start paying for YOUR raisin' " Enjoy him now. Good show and good luck. At least it's not a KIA.

Dam when cylinder 1 didnt hold pressure i laughed as well

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

It's a gonner!

Wes, Thank you for the great content. I'm glad that you do this stuff for all of us to watch. Keep up the good work, and ignore all of the complainers. You do just fine.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Im looking forward to part 2. Stay safe. Cheers

Commonly Known as the Holden Craptiva here In Australia

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

And here!

Damn, I missed out on "I bought the cheapest 10HP twin cylinder compressor on Craigslist"...

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Jump on the band wagon!

@eformance

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork meme's only work once they've achieved sufficient social penetration. I can't very well go back in time 3 years to set that trend.

Thanks for making great, informative videos, and always explaining things so well. Most of all, thanks for being a genuine, hard working guy, KZread is a better place with people like you on it. I stumbled onto your channel a couple months ago and make it a point to catch up on earlier videos as often as possible. Thanks for all you do!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I appreciate that.

Great video on the 2.4L Eco-Turd. Glad you and the family are doing well.

The best entertainment along with SMA glad you’re Family is safe Ready for part two

Great informative and entertaining video Wes! I really like your humorous commentary as well as the little offshoots with the family. Feels like I'm hanging out with a buddy at the shop. Keep up the good work bud, stay safe and healthy! Cheers mate!

Nice job Wes, looking forward to seeing the "new" engine installed. Great video, keep 'em coming and thumbs up.

Really enjoy your videos Wes. Your boy cracks me up. Be well.

Loving your videos. Excellent as always.

Wes, you're a man with the patience of Jobe. Nothing seems to phase you .. Huge respect. I had a chuckle when you dropped the spanner. When that happens to me it either lands at the farthest point under the car or lodges somewhere on the body work (or chassis if there is one). Stay Safe during this Corona pandemic. We've been in lock down of one level or another since the end of March and it's crippling an already weak economy. Your channel brings a much needed pressure release. .A big Thank You to you and your family. Regards from S Africa Clive

Wes, I wanted to comment before I started watching the video and I will comment later. I know you read all your comments. This is one video I am really looking forward to watching you work on. I love the big machines but for something more in our area is a real treat. Keep up the great videos. I know I am a bit late but I have not been on my computer recently.

Nice plug for the neutral droppers...thanks for your vid tonite wes your great!! Love your humor

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta have a sense of humor with everything that is happening in the world!

I really like watching and listening to you as you work and do these neat videos. I live in central Indiana and feel your weather pain. Keep up your good work.. thank you

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I know man. Would it kill the sun to come out for a few hours?

@boodoorn

4 жыл бұрын

No, just snow today and rain the rest of the week. Maybe spring will come some day.

When you can check the oil from a spark plug hole, it's time to look for another engine. LOL Willy

Looking forward to the next one. It is nice seeing a kid enjoy himself. You have a great family.

Thanks for taking the time to make this video Wes. Can't say I've ever seen the 2.4 ecotec engine on this side of the pond. Only worked on the small ones. They're all POS's i see. You remind me of Eric O when he started making vids. All sorts of projects and Mrs Wes and the kiddo make great special guest stars. Keep safe and stay frosty!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

That's high praise!

Very entertaining video Wes.Thanks for including your family. Gotta love that Lil bear roar! The very best to you and your family

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

He's a blast!

Truly enjoy your program Wes , keep up the excellent work.Thankyou

I really enjoy watching Wes work good sense of humor!

I enjoyed you channeling South Main when you introduced the car :)

Let us have moment of silence for this dearly departed 2.4 L....

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, she's done!

@cheeto4493

4 жыл бұрын

I think I had that same engine in my Saturn Ion. I didn't have engine problems except for for valve timing solenoid. Lots of wiring problems though. I think I saw that same engine in the Polaris Slingshots as well.

@mikus4242

4 жыл бұрын

cheeto4493 I had a 92 Saturn SC. it was burning oil like mad at 50k miles. Saturn did a full rebuild out of warranty and only charged me $300. It was burning pretty good again by 100k, but adding one quart between oil changes did the trick. It made it to 180k when it blew the head gasket. It was not worth rebuilding or replacing.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

@@cheeto4493 I'm not surprised. The wiring harness is horrific.

@munckdiesel5346

4 жыл бұрын

The ecotecs are junk. Noticed where you live the other day while dad and I were hauling junk cars. We have an acreage on hillside road just a couple of miles from you. Dad runs muncks auto in clinton

HAHAHAHAHA .😂.. you growling instead of cursing makes me laugh Wes ... and as usual it was a joy to watch you work🛠 ... you and your family stay healthy and bring on part 2 ... greetings from The Netherlands.

One happy viewer from Australia, you a funny guy, your wife son and dog are a great add to your video. Keep them coming. Stay safe.

Hello Wes. Part two could be dedicated to the engine tear-down, I'm really curious to see what have actually happened to it and the scope of damage.

can't wait for part 2

We're now a year since lock down started (at varying levels) and your comments made me smile, thanks. I guess none of us imagined this would be ongoing ... Thanks for your downloads, they certainly help to get us through all this confusion. Stay Safe. Regards from S Africa Clive

Great showCant wait for part 2

That's why they"re called CRAPtivas in Australia.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

And here!

I’m gonna enjoy this series, got one of those 2.4s myself!

@crazyfvck

4 жыл бұрын

@DesertedRocket Run away!!! :P lol

@bassboostedd8220

4 жыл бұрын

As do I lol 2014 2.4

@shovelguggelheim8454

4 жыл бұрын

Commiserations.

Love your pup!! Looks like a German Shorthaired Pointer. Another awesome video, Wes. Thank you.

I have the 2.2L ecotec in my Pontiac g5 and I’ve so far replaced the valve cover gasket at 198k and just done the exhaust VVT at 209k miles. I’m surprised at the performance I’ve gotten out of it to be honest. Good video brother. Always enjoy watching your vids and wrenchin’ around. 👍🏻

Interesting video mate. Enjoy watching these rebuild types... Became known in Australia as the Craptiva, the version you have is the Opel Antara version. Australia received both, the Opel and the Daewoo one. As the Daewoo one was larger and being 7 seater it sold better, but sadly the Opel version was much better built..

I like the ecotec motor I run one in my buggie 4-5000 rpm hour after hour in the desert and it is bullet proof, never have added a drop of oil. This one is the 2.2L and I have a back up motor I paid $500 for. Like it so much got my wife a 2.4L Chevy HHR just changed the oil after 10,000 miles never used a drop of oil. I did have a bad tensioner for the timing belt on my buggie when I got it. and put in the upgraded one and never a problem again. just my experience. So. California no rust ever. no rain (not much anyways) either.

Ah the old Chevy 'Equal-knocks'. We had a lot of laughs with these during my days at the dealership.

Hej awesome vid, lost it at the dipstick-situation... 🤣 Love your stuff, keep up the great work and you and yours stay safe, Sir!

"I see a problem on Cylinder 1... there's no Cylinder 1!"

All new genuine GM™ Multiuse® *Oil* & 𝓟𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷 dip stick *detection* device

Glad to see everyone got involved in this project, including the Dawg 😜

@11:20, brings back memories of a boy and his wagon, me and my son. Well done!

That engine was designed after a middle manager was able to get approval for everyone to drop acid for a month

@philtowle4683

3 жыл бұрын

Only after the body and interior guys tried it first.

Good job man , That's small cheap RV was made Korean GM

Great video as al of them have been. When put the dip stick down # one and you started to laugh. I laughed right with you. You Al so a great family. I could Max. Thanks for sharing.

I like your videos. Your very detailed. Keep making the videos!!!

your wife seems really cool :)

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

She is!

@jeffr0

4 жыл бұрын

When someone says to me, “your wife is really nice”, I answer, “yeah, she seems like it, doesn’t she”.

GM has a *unique* approach to automotive engineering, and it hasn't gotten all that much better in the last 40 years... It's worst on their low end cars... I'm an engineer - not automotive! - and every time I get suckered into going under the hood of a GM car I wonder at their concept of cost engineering... I don't care how pretty a lady owner is - I'm not doing any serious wrenching on a GM car...

hope you and your family are all good and fine keep the vids running thanks john

I already bumped into NEUTRAL DROP a few weeks ago, subscribed immediately :)

Nice video!!!! Congratulations to GM for another successful engineering failure!! Sticking it to THE MAN! Looking forward to seeing the damage inside. Looks like the piston shattered.

Who needs to worry about Covid-19 when there's a bear loose in the shop?

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding. Priorities!

@billsargent3407

4 жыл бұрын

CheapbeerVirus just irks me...

@junkman6456

4 жыл бұрын

Their just feeding the panic. The medics told very different about it. RELAX.

Love the neutral drop reference, pretty amazing the beating they do to cars. Super cool guys to!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

No mercy.

I lost it at the dipstick down the spark plug hole, your laugh set me off

These things are genuine pieces of shit. Such a variety of things that can, and WILL, go wrong. Gotta hand it to GM, though - shows that being as giant as they are doesn't mean you always know what you're doing. Time, and time again.

@rimmersbryggeri

2 жыл бұрын

And what GM product after about 1971 wasnt a total pile from new? Only blind patriotism could keep you from noticing. (GM are not alone though)

@skingk2632

Жыл бұрын

These difficulties aren't because of incompetence, its indifference or malice.

@rimmersbryggeri

Жыл бұрын

@@skingk2632 Thats a dangerous combo.

We get those here in the UK, too. Usually with the 1.8 EcoScrap, or a 2 litre VM Motori diesel. They're universally a bit shit.

@eliafranzini8038

4 жыл бұрын

Where did you see an 1.8 in a captiva, i never seen one?

@MattPSU02

4 жыл бұрын

Ugh God, talk about underpowered.

Sometimes falling into the KZread endless void of videos pays off. I enjoy your videos and hit the subscribe button. Keep up the good work. Nice to see you have a bunch of videos to watch. Gonna get some chips, dip and a coffee.

Found you last year looking for Oliver stuff and now working my way slowly back. Love the mix of diesel/tractor stuff and serious drivability diagnostics. Is that a Lane chest at the end? Love it!

Chevy (Holden in Australia) Captiva. Laughed my ass off when I saw this. Here in Aus these have a 'purchase at your own risk' reputation. Good luck.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel about all GM products...

@twiz8789

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork AKA steaming piles.

@smathet7766

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork your not the only one, LOL

@stephenhunter70

4 жыл бұрын

And they wonder why their still going down the plug hole

@anthonycarrollfixingstuff5424

4 жыл бұрын

Watch Wes Work there called craptiva in Australia the resale price is so bad and parts to pricey you see then left on the side of the road when they stop working.good luck mate but think of it this way lots of content in videos fixing it.

Hey Wes, I am a GM technician and GM has an extended coverage on the cats for these cars if it is bad. I do believe that it’s either 120k or 150k. Hope this helps. Love watching the work you do. I’m no where near a heavy tech as yourself, but love watching your videos! Try getting that cat out on a AWD, lol

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've seen the TSBs. This one has 160K, so we're screwed either way.

You and your family keep safe. Thanks for this project.

That’s a beautiful German short hair dog you have. Love watching you work. You do a great job of explaining what you’re doing.

I loved it "what a bunch of dicks" and its so true. It seems like almost everything is made disposable. No pride in build quality or making things easily repairable for the repair person. Everything last just a little past warranty so they can keep a revolving door on purchasing more disposable crap, So I am curious, is part of being a good mechanic mean NOT swearing at what you fixing? Maybe that's why I suck so bad at being a really good mechanic.

@HDXFH

Ай бұрын

And they wonder why the planets shagged

12:52 I mean what engine doesn’t have a 3ft stroke?

Thanks again for a very enjoyable insight into your engine out and family moments, we are having to stay in here in UK, and this is going to change all of our life's over the entire globe Wes , stay safe. Best Wishes Clive

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I don't doubt that. Another week or two of virtual shutdown will have small businesses on the brink.

Every time I watch your video I am reminded of when we lived in Indiana. Same weather/climate, wind, scenery. Thanks.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Classic Midwest bleakness.

We're curious how's looking in the engine 😙🎶

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I'll open it up in part 2.

@cenariusbg

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork Thanks!

From Washington State (aka USA COVID-19 ground zero) a Bruce Willis "Die Hard" line....."Welcome to the Party Pal!!" Look forward to more on this fixer.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck out there. I'm pulling for you!

@GrandsonofKong

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWorkThanks.. it's 90% the Seattle area and we are pretty rural like you. But I suspect it will get worse before it gets better...sigh

Really nice to listen to you work

Good luck with the pandemic. I hope you are back in full business very soon! Greetings from Spain.

Put an LS in it. 😂

Interesting, I'm early. *edit* this is the first time I was…..... first. Hehehe 😁

@grassfeeding6073

4 жыл бұрын

You're first

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

He is in fact.

Well, as I have heard you say before, "there's you're problem lady"... Too funny, that dip stick down the #1 cylinder... Looking forward to the progression on this project. The little "shop guy" is pretty cute. You gotta get him to make the statement "there's you're problem lady"... LOL Thank you sir.

@RustyRogers

4 жыл бұрын

That's the line I wait for...

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Heh. We'll work on it!

The cameo appearances by family totally make these videos 😃

8:06 I thought you had it running then - then I thought it must be your compressor! lol Hope you all are safe and well Wes, hope this nightmare will be over soon

Just watching your video en listening to you talking about the car you've bought, and suddenly I hear CAMERAMAN screaming! LOL thank you Wes, you've made my day!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

They crack me up.

Gday Wes I’ve been binge watching your channel for a week or so now and I’m amazed apart from your lovely assistant you do so much on your own you remind me of our bush mechanis here in Oz love yer channel

When else can I use the dip stick?, Oh yes, piston finding 👍👍. Love that bit Wes, thanks for sharing and stay safe all.

Hey Wes, another great video. Please keep 'em coming. The UK just went on lockdown and I live in a town so gotta stay indoors. Shame I don't live out in the country or I could just work on cars! :)

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Time to move!

Another interesting video. Thank you!

Beautiful family, Wes. Enjoy them.

Excellent channel thanks yours and south main are my favorites

This is all good viewing man keep up the good work

This is going to be a great series.

Fantastic Wes 👍🏻🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Nice one Wes looking forward to fitting the new engine 👍

@gmjunky87

4 жыл бұрын

LS swap the world!!

Hi Wes, thanks for the vids.Great family you have Mrs Wes is a co-star now with her quick wit and cute style, the boy a star in the making. Take care in these frightening times.From Nr Liverpool ,England

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Heh. They are stealing the show!

The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info Wes

Hi, new subscriber here in the UK. Great content in your videos. You (and your Brother)seem like good guys, wife is a sweetheart and your little boy is a gem though he scared me a bit with that growl lol. Keep the content coming, Norm.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

He's pretty ferocious.

Looking forward to part 2