This is really sad! Ive been working on cars for 43 years and would still rather watch you wrench than watch a movie etc.! Always learn something! Awsome vids!

@tonydavenport4155

5 жыл бұрын

Can I get kkhhgff off M

@pascalhogstrom2203

5 жыл бұрын

Damn right. Same here lol haha.

@brianmason1414

4 жыл бұрын

I'll second that, but I've only got 27 yrs bending wrenches...

@Sean-John

4 жыл бұрын

I Don't Believe You

@erich6860

3 жыл бұрын

I've done lots of repairs on my vehicles over the years, but always external parts, Starters, Alternators, brakes, sensors, radiators, things like that. These videos make me think I made the wrong choice in life, as I think I could have made a good mechanic. Then again, it could just be Mr O's skill making it look good. :-)

Thank you very much for posting this video. I really enjoyed it...especially how you pretty much keep everything going in real time. Saw where my '07 was leaking from the lower intake and felt a wave of dread come over me as I knew the job was going to have to be done...after watching your video I'm rather looking forward to it...Thanks again! Awesome!

Eric it is obvious that God has truly blessed you in this field of work.

I can never understand how Eric O. can remember the exact order to put everything back together. In this video, he must have removed 50 different items, bolts and components and he pops them all back like magic. No hesitation or guessing. That's why I get scared to tackle big jobs because I'm so afraid I won't be able to get it put back together correctly! Great video.

@Spelter

5 жыл бұрын

That's what is the basics of being an mechanic. Start with Lego, end with disassembly an engine and reassemble it. You put the screws back where they came from or to the thing they belong, make pictures with your smartphone if you work for several days or if all fails, lookup explosion images

@klwthe3rd

5 жыл бұрын

@@Spelter Very true, but unlike Legos, not everything comes apart or goes back together that easily.

@altanto9803

5 ай бұрын

They are different, if you are a mechanic You will figure out. I used to work in fleet three shifts shop were most of the time you Will have to put together what another mechanics broke down.

I did this on my 97 grand caravan about 2 weeks ago! I hadn't seen this video prior... I'm glad I had the common sense to take all the precautions you took as a professional!

Great video. I thought I had a leaky head gasket on my wife's 08 Grand Caravan, but after watching this it's more than likely a lower intake leak as I have no other symptoms other than coolant on the bell housing. Thanks for posting!

Just did this Job. Awesome results. Thanks for your time in demo. Saved me a whole lot of wondering. Found it not to bad. All those plug-in connectors were the hardest little bugger's. Found that the EGR pipe was near plugged up with carbon. chinked it out. Nice and snappy now, no more coolant usage.

i really enjoy your taking the time to show the tools you use to do the jobs with. i also enjoy your slow texas like voice. i can understand every word. i was literally shocked you were from new york. showing the little things is not reduntant at all. and worth it to a lot of us. your lighting is great and camera angle. you are doing a great job

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

John Hafernik Howdy Yall! Haha well it is Upstate NY so we are a little slower then them city folks ;)

This made it finally possible to locate the source of our coolant smell (and leak) possible. Great video - helped me fix my own 2009 T&C. Thank You!

Anyone who has the simplest to most difficult service done at South Main Auto. Can be sure no shop could have done a better job. This man is thorough. too bad nobody like him near me.

Good to go, Eric. Done this job many times. That's how I've done it too. Same way. I still do it. Thank you for telling my story. I can't believe it.

Very nice step-by-step procedure on the intake manifold gasket replacement Eric. Keep up the good work!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

stuzman52 Hey Terry Thanks!

Great video. .my 2002 caravan was leaking at the same place. .but my mechanic was convinced it was the head gasket. ..I'm glad you made this video. ..you saved me a 1000 $

I originally started watching these videos when I watched a video about cleaning headlight lenses. Since then, I have watch one video after another. They are so informative and Eric's diagnostic skills are second to none. I would give anything to find a mechanic like him here in Georgia. Great skills and honesty are two things hard to find today. Keep up the good work Eric. I enjoy very much.

@lamarcutts2511

Жыл бұрын

Have A Mechanic Like Him In Cairo,Ga. Intensive Care Auto Repair. Jack Bergman

Noticed my van was leaking today and need to replace the manifold gasket and found this vid. Thanks Eric!

Another great instructional video! Clear, detailed, and step by step. Thanks!

Wow, super video. Over the top on cleanliness. Only issue I witnessed, you never disconnected the negative battery cable. I was guilty of the very same thing. 23 years in, it finally bit me in the rear. Awesome video, you totally drew me in.

Great video. It feels like I'm back in the shop again. I've got an 09' town and country that will need this repair soon. Thanks for the detailed and informative "tutorial". I feel much better prepared now that I've seen the process.

Guys like you inspire me to get things done...I need that push at times THANKS

Eric I love all of your video's, I just cannot stop watching them. My wife can identify you and Ivan's voices from 100 yards. I think you do the best job, your overall technique is better then anyone on the tube. The little things you do, like making sure we can see, showing us the tools and how you use them, just to mention a few. I cancelled my cable, I am actually learning thing instead of watching commercials!!!!!! As for common sense, it just isn't so common any longer!!

South Main Auto, Thank you for this video! Because of all the info and detail, I was able to do this exact same job on my wife's T&C. Granted, I took me a bit longer as I had to drill out a bolt that was broken (suspected cause of my leak) as well as clean the mating surfaces by hand as I only have basic tools, but hey...it worked and the leak seems to have stopped and the engine is running fine. Thank you again!

Another great video, even if it's from a few years back. This is probably the third or fourth time I've watched one of your videos the night before a repair to be sure I'm approaching it correctly and there are no gotchas. Tomorrow it's this and the leaking rear valve cover gasket on the wife's 2009 T&C.

The most informative videos on KZread. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍

Fantastic job!! Everytime i watch Your videos i learn something new!! Love the way You cleaned and did this job right. Class A Mechanic You are!!

I also appreciate the way you respect the engine by cleaning it off with the air.

Have owned Caravans since ‘70s. Always wished for better fuel mileage. Be careful what you wish for! In 2009 I took a small trip in our 2002 T&C and got 30mpg! That was exciting. About a week later I was idling at a traffic light when it just started misfiring and running very rough. Intake manifold had a pinhole air leak leading to burned intake valves on the two cylinders sharing that plenum. Now have a 2017 Pacifica that gets great mileage! It would seem they have figured it out. Thanks for your videos.

Great video and you covered every aspect of the intake gasket repair. I have to do the same repair on my wife’s T/C 3.8l and appreciate your information throughout the vid. I might replace that pcv hose on ours ,it is hard as a rock also. Thanks again!

you are for real, u helped me much with brake problems where there was no help before. glad to find you. may god bless youand yours

As a old master auto mechanic (started in 1988) I really enjoy your videos, I feel your rants, laugh along with your sarcasm and appreciate your candor. I pick up new tricks and knowledge every video. Your a Platinum Level Mechanic and obviously an all around good person. Thank you.

@SouthMainAuto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I totally agree with you on the tightening theory. After countless years at a dealership torquing things down your muscle memory starts to cut it. The new torque measurement is the "that'll do" setting. Never had an intake manifold come back...ever. Same thing goes for all bolts, even the caliper one's. One grunt is it! Happy days Eric, love your video's.

I know this is old, but I want to say thanks for your videos! I just used your video on the P0480 code to diagnose the bad fan control relay on our 06 T&C with the 3.3 engine, when I recalled seeing this video about a lower manifold coolant leak. Our van has been slowing losing coolant for a long time now, and you could occasionally smell antifreeze after shutting the van off. But we never actually saw a leak. Today while diagnosing the fan problem, I noticed that brown crusty stuff on top of the bell housing, and remembered this video. Looks like I will be doing this job in the future too. At least now I know what’s ahead of me. I’ll probably go ahead and do the valve cover gaskets while I got it that far down, as I’m sure they’ve never been done and are likely leaking by now. Probably replace the plugs too. I just wish you would have shown refilling the coolant, as I would have liked to have seen what if anything needs to be done to bleed the system of air.

I'm a former navy engineer and I work on automobiles on the side for my neighborhood, too save them a $1 or two, and your info helps out a lot,love it that you keep your ball cap on too keep your hair from getting dirty😁

Sure you here it all the time. I know I've said this more then once, thanks for the breakdown and walking us through. You do a great job wrenching and video. Thanks again.

Been an aircraft & auto mechanic for 40 yrs and your customers are lucky to have you working on their vehicles. All I've seen on your videos is a thorough systematic diagnosis, quality replacement parts & quality maintenance. Proud to see a quality job. Enjoy watching your videos

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Hayward Thanks Robert!

Glad to see you're uploading 1080p again and spoiling us with 60fps. Keep up the great work.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Derek Vermette Yep got it all squared away now.

I must say that I am not a mechanic and only look up videos on how to fix stuff on my Chrysler T&C when there is a problem. I watched this entire video and I want to ASSIST someone in tackling this project. I’ve only ever replaced an alternator, starter, serpentine belt, battery and tires. This video was AWESOME!! Being a single mother, once I learn I definitely show my kids how to as well.

Just had this repair done on my 2007 dodge grand caravan. Along with a radiator replacement (it was for sure another leak, and the only leak I knew of before the repair). I had never seen this repair done before, ty for showing me :-). I now understand why it was nearly 1100 dollars. for both RR

Eric, I am so pleasantly surprised to see you "blow off" the engine before opening it up. My daughter had her 2005 F150 worked on at a local dealer for a broken timing belt guide. I happened to stop by the dealer to see how things were going . My son was with me (I and both my sons do most all of our own mechanic work) and he pointed out that there seemed to be fresh sand on her valve train. We took pictures of sand all over the upper end of her engine. When I pointed this out to the manager he told me that it was not a problem and that they could wipe it out with a shop rag.

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your wisdom, and love of helping others to grow

Hi, I'm a retired Master Mechanic myself but took advantage of your R&R video on this one. Helped me in knowing some of the shortcuts and tricks Dodge Mechanics use to GET PAID more than book time by shortening the process as much as possible. Knocked out the whole job in less than 2 hours. I still got it! :D My 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan needs to have the rear valve cover gasket changed out. Losing me a quart every 1500 miles or so. The front one was obviously changed by the previous owner but I recon the rear was too expensive or troublesome to do. Anyway, it's gotta be done. I'm considering removing the cowling to access the rear bank's top end. I know I can also remove the intake and get at it that way but what a pain in the ars to R&R including all the extra replacement parts. Like they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! ;) I believe the PCV valve hasn't ever been changed either and it's hose is dry rotted and brittle anyway. I think it's also causing a slightly rough idle too. Kind of missing when it's idling at around 650 RPM in gear no A/C running. Smoother idle when A/C is running but RPM's are up to as high as 850 when A/C and cooling fan are active. What steps would you recommend to change out the rear valve cover gasket etc. without too much hassle and extra parts? Your tutorials are excellent! Keep up the good work! Thank you! Sparky Master Electrician

Thanks for the great video. After watching you do this, i feel confident enough to repair my Daughters Town & Country.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Smith Oh yeah no problem , this is an easy fix :)

One of the best mechanics on youtube! Always enjoy your videos and very good information. Thank You!

Eric I want to be like you when I grow up. Mad skills.

Just did this on my 2005 caravan 3.3l. Thank you very much for this video Eric. My beast lives on!

Very detailed and precision editing! Go Eric O!

This is too much fun to watch this again 8 years later!!

Good stuff, all you guys. We're pro. We enjoy Eric's channel. What he does, I do it every day.

Hi Eric...….. Your running commentary...is SOOOO Good thank you....big big

I truly appreciate your attention to detail. You do exceptionally fine work. Great video.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Emitt Malone Thanks Emitt

The sickening sound of a bolt disappearing into the open inlet!... block off those holes. enjoyable video Mr O

@acetech9237

3 жыл бұрын

Im with you there 100%. I always tape them.

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the effort to make this. Just a very nicely done job, and is certainly appreciated.

Great job as usual! I may have to do this on my 2005 T&C someday and I'll refer back to this video. Mine has a 3.8L that looks almost identical except that my EGR valve is over by the alternator (front right). I've replaced both the EGR and alternator at one time or another and each gets in the way of the other, so maybe on the back left is a better place for the EGR.

We always called those wires baling wires. Our auto instructor got a little angry when we called it that. Good work!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

argonian bilbo Nice , Thanks!

Never been a fan of Chrysler but that sure was a fine repair video!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

davidgpo Thanks :)

This video gave me the confidence to try this myself this coming Saturday. Thank you. On a side note: I can't not mention that you look like the guy from Blues Clues!

Another great video, thank you for all the work you put into these.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

WRX Mike Glad you enjoy!

Thanks for bringing us along Eric, great video as all of yours are, very informative

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

badranger2004 Thanks for watching

Great video Eric, and fine workmanship. Also, thanks for 1080p @ 60fps. Looks great.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks I got it figured out now

I think guys like Troy that help, are cool. It takes time to make a video. It's great that Troy helped.

i like your magnetized tray - helps keep everything organized

90 percent of auto repair is remembering where everything goes when you are done,lol. no left over parts today! My dad and I would joke about that years ago. In the early days of smog control,we changed that to ,the jobs not finished till there are parts left over. I believe in double checking the torque on all my jobs,unless its common fastners,then it doesnt matter. Dont tell my dad I said that. Well,to be truthful,I never have had anything come back because of a loose fastner issue. I know a guy that broke head bolts because he thought he didnt need to worry about torque. He finally learned his lesson. My last engine replace was an 89 Dodge caravan. A week later the transmission failed,go figure. My daughter ended up with that van,it served her faithfully for the time she was going to college.

Your town is lucky to have a great mechanic that is meticulous to detail. A bunch of hacks in this part of PA really have to do your homework to find a good one.....Love the long videos!!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

mikedevv1 Glad you enjoy :)

Your videos are amazing, and probably one of the most active KZreadrs around. I have commented on older videos and you still respond to them. Not alot of Tubers do that. Thanks for these videos Eric. Oh, and remember, you are supposed to use the tools on the vehicle, not throw them at it. Haha. At least it came out the bottom!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

***** Always good when you hear it hi the floor!

I appreciate the detail even though I'm a heavy truck mechanic/shop supervisor but what impresses me the most about any video I watch you made is the care for the equipment you are working on!!!! Love the channel eric o and a big hello from Ohio!!!

@SouthMainAuto

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew

@charliedominguez1135

7 жыл бұрын

Andrew Simons Cornelia reyna

Agree with evenly tightened..Never used a torque wrench all these yrs..no problem yet...Great video

Did one of these yesterday, forgot what the torque specs were and whatnot. Good paying job. Thanks Erico:)

I agree, i cant stop learning from this guy... i love his funny comments too...lol... love this guy...

Hi Eric, I’ve been chasing a single cylinder misfire for a few months did all the usual stuff and finally determined it was an intake leak thanks to your video. Did the job this weekend following all the detail in your video - all turned out great and no more misfires.Thank you very much for the great content and incredible detail!

@frontlinebandindia

Жыл бұрын

you mean it was an intake manifold coolant leak like in this video that caused your misfire??, i have the same issue too, changed al sparkplugs, wires, coil pack etc, i did notice a coolant loss, could it be causing the misfire then?

@thomashamel5606

Жыл бұрын

@@frontlinebandindia , The misfire went away for a few months after changing the intake manifold gasket. But then it came back and the coolant loss was more than it was before. Unfortunately it turned out to be a crack in the cylinder head. Same cylinder (#3) so I did a leak down test of the cylinder - first bring the cylinder to TDC, then hook up a compressor line to a compression tester hose (remove schrader valve) and screwed into #3 spark plug. You don’t need to use a lot of pressure I used like 20 psi and within seconds I had bubbling from the radiator reservoir and knew that either the head or the block was the issue. I removed the head (everything looked good) but I took it to a machine shop and they confirmed that there was a very small crack around cylinder 3. I replace the head and the engine has been rocksolid ever since. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like to have a call I’d be happy to walk you through any specifics. It felt great finally getting this sorted and being able to enjoy the jeep again.

@LongToad

Жыл бұрын

@@thomashamel5606 Just curious, did you try any sort of stop leak before replacing the head?

@thomashamel5606

Жыл бұрын

@@LongToad I didn’t because I’ve had nothing but bad luck with those stop leak products throughout the years of working on cars. In one instance it clogged my radiator and another a heater core. Removing and changing the heads seems intimidating but trust me it’s really straightforward - just take your time and you won’t have any issues. On top of all this, you’ll know that the job is done correctly and at a fraction of the price that it would cost to have done at a dealership or shop. I’m happy to walk you through any questions you may have.

@LongToad

Жыл бұрын

@@thomashamel5606 Yeah, I always hear mixed reports on the stop leaks. I did use an aluminum one once and it stopped the leak but killed the heater core a few weeks later (as you said). I'll try taking the engine apart and see how far I get, I really appreciate the reply.

You are an awesome mechanic! Thank you for sharing!

Outstanding video, well filmed, easy to view most process. Clear instruction, I don't think it's a job for beginners.

@TaijiArban

3 жыл бұрын

If you can do your own oil changes and brakes, then this is doable around 4-6 hours, if it's your first time. Unless you want to spend $300-$400 to have this done at a shop.

The 2007-2011 Jeep JK community can also use this video to give them pointers on how to tackle this tricky job as well. Thanks Eric!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

swedesam YW

God damn, my exact year and model of vehicle. Thanks so much for posting, you saved me big time, and kept me in the garage (and away from the dirty dishes, if you know what I mean). Over the top excellent video.

I like when you give your opinion on the tools you use.

Wow! Wish I could work with you I think you’re an awesome mechanic/ instructor. Great work!

Very well said about tongue down the manifold. I done a few myself. Nice job Eric.

I wish I could bring my car to your shop ....I really appreciate you sharing these videos

Very nice video, top notch work. Thanks for bringing us along.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

DC Rickerson Thanks for coming along

Another excellent video, Eric. Thanks for bringing us along on the job.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Cardimen Thanks for watching

@Mikesturbinizderti

7 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Cardimen he only spends like 15 mins working on the car the rest is just him running his mouth with unrelated info

@pel3370

7 жыл бұрын

Who p*ssed in your corn flakes this morning, if you don't enjoy watching his videos go watch something else.

@Mikesturbinizderti

7 жыл бұрын

porter littlefield I did go watch something else bruh im not 70 or 7 I don't eat corn flakes .

Great tutorial, thanks for the thorough process.

great video Eric. amazing job.I like the job.

Hello, Eric first I, want to thank you for the detailed and professional job you done to this car and to all the other jobs you showed in your channel really you do a good job and thank you for all that info you share.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

j georges Well you welcome glad you enjoy!

Also, I always found that spraying the connectors with a little electronics cleaner (the Mopar stuff we had at the dealer) helped lube up those connectors so they slid off a little easier.

Eric, I just watched 'Lower Intake Manifold Coolant Leak', the first of your presentations I've ever seen. Thank you. I found it excellent apart from one small aspect that distracted me: the background radio! Sorry, but I'm just one of those!!!

Eric, your comment about the "K" car made me laugh, as I am a better mechanic today for having owned and worked on one!

@williammason7092

3 жыл бұрын

Rebuild a lot of carbs on the 82K cars and others

tackling this on the weekend, great vid.

I definitely have to pick up a inch pound torque wrench ...excellent video thank you..

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

***** Yep great tool to have

Very helpful. Made the job much easier to do. One note. There is a radiator drain below the recovery tank. I only found it cause I took the tank out to drain and rinse it out. :)

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+Brant Anderson Oh ok good advice!

Another great video ! Very very helpful !

thank you, this was so helpful. love all the details

Great video from the UK ! New follower, boy have I got some videos to watch . Beats the tv.

Thanks for great videos, then and now

Torque spec goons are like textbook engineers, don't know how to hold a screwdriver, but always have an opinion second to none ! Thanks for another great video ! Cheers

Great video and great work, licked up a lot of knowlege, thank you very much.

I've done a half dozen of these at work. Nice gravy job, I try to sell VC gaskets while im in there too. More often than not, they're leaking as well. And as for a radiator drain, I've always had them on the drivers side of the rad, kind of hard to see, but should be there!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Matt Simmons Oh nice good info thanks

You should try the Wera locking extensions. They'll keep you from dropping sockets down the intake after you put the silicone on. Great for spark plugs too!

Excellent video. We've got the exact same leak in the exact same spot on our 3.8L 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. I may need to come and see you.

Woo Hoo! An hour video! I'm set for a while!!

My first experience with Surface Prep for gasket was 1969. My dad bought a 1967 Fury 2 station wagon. It had a 383 and valve covers for already leaking. So we went out to the garage to change the gaskets. I was about 11 years old. And the original gaskets on the valve covers were cork and had dried out two years! I didn't know any better I just figured that was the way things were. Then I get a little older and I realized that was pretty freaking stupid. But Dad had me clean the valve covers and prep the surface for the new gaskets. Dad was very particular about how those surfaces were prepped. We didn't use no stinkin carb cleaner we use the pan with gas in it! Another thing that was pretty amazing on a two-year-old car was how much sludge was stuck to the valve cover. I was taking it off with a putty knife. We didn't have any power tools it was all manual wrenches and wire brushes and steel wool. Dad clean the heads and at that time did new neoprene gaskets were available. That's why we put on. But Dad what is a good Mentor and teacher when it came to Surface Prep for gaskets. He would have watched you and smiled and then he would have admonished you not twice the carb cleaner and go easy on that it cost money. I think my dad would like you. you are probably got a kick out of him at the same time for different reasons.

Pleased as punch about receiving a gift, and a useful one at that. He even said Thanks 3 times. Nice guy…

Always great videos, amazingly you always manage to keep your cool. I'm hooked.. 😜