As a none mechanic and as a young man I used to crawl under my car on the drive or in my garage to work on it with the limited tools that I had, but that was never very many. It was a time when British cars were moving away from imperial sockets, spanners etc to metric and I could guarantee half the time I didn't have the right size. Now I'm in my late 70's and have all the tools needed but physically no longer able to crawl under a car etc. It isn't the getting down but it's getting back up after. Anyway carry on with your recordings as I, like many others, love to watch your video's no matter how small a job it may be.

@zonie1953

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing here Barry ! Ray would call ease of getting down "body gravity " 😂. Cheers !

@s.c.o.s4672

2 жыл бұрын

"Gravity"

@kairu_aname

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you taught someone as much as you could

@trebornesregrot

2 жыл бұрын

That condition is very common! I spend a lot of time in the garage with young ones passing along the skills of my lifetime! Still acquiring odd tools! Still hard to get up!

@ximehtnijr

2 жыл бұрын

Well Said my friend.

People always underestimate the value of a good tool. Makes me glad I am one.

@Evil-Jesus

2 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha

Way back in 1978, when I was at the ripe old age of 19, spending 8 months going thru a Navy school in Orlando, I got to endure an entire Florida summer driving around in a '65 Mustang without A/C. It was thanks to my youth and 2/60 A/C (2 windows down, 60 mph) that I managed to survive.

@mark98070

2 жыл бұрын

Remember when A/C was an option on a car? A very expensive option at that! I think less that half of cars had a/c.

Ray is top tier auto channel!

Congratulations on hitting +400k subscribers!

@thomas7770

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, 400 big ones

Your daily videos are not only a great teaching tool for the amateur mechanic but comical with your quirky humor when the dooodedooo rings or your tools discover gravity exists. Keep them coming brotha.

Ray I was kind of shocked that you didn't replace the o-ring on the condenser when you checked it out I mean I wasn't there so I don't know. But you're always so thorough. Just pulling your chain dude. 🤔👍🤗🙃♥️🙏

I was a heavy truck mechanic for 40 years. The tools available today are amazing.

Hey Ray, had to have myself a laugh... got one of those scam notes only 24 hours after you exposed a scammer...... it just tickled me. Anyway, great work as always. I know your not the only auto engineer that simply won't settle for anything less than perfect, there are hundreds of guys and girls like you who get tarnished by the 'other' kind of auto engineer, the lazy money grabbers, you and we know them.... So for all of you auto engineers like Ray here, thank you for being the professionals you are, your awesome.

@bryanwilliams847

2 жыл бұрын

Lol used lexuss just have to pay tarif and get profanities thrown at you

Hi ray, new fan here, enjoy your simple explanations of the complex systems. Very much enjoy your logical troubleshooting. I was in the military for 30 years about half of which as a helicopter mechanic. I appreciate how frustrating wrench turning can be at times and you do it with no cussing! I can recommend your channel to one of my grandsons!

The sleeve on the thermometer will slow the response of the temp reading, but aside from that, there's no difference; the ultimate reading will be the same with or without the sleeve, just a difference in how long it takes to reach temp equilibrium

I love that you're not just entertaining, but you do quality, honest work. You're just out there showing what to expect from a GREAT mechanic. Keep doing what you're doing. 👍🏻

Ray your epic your one of the best mechanics ive ever seen work on any cars i would definitely bring my car to you if i lived in the USA O and don't forget to have your self a great day Ray

Alright way to go way to be Mr. Ray. Congrats on the 400k subs, you've earned it.

Ray you are the only man who can save yet another fallo man from the Florida heat you and your golden reaches have saved but a norther Florida man form the Florida sun 🌞 thanks to ray and his golden reaches .

That mechanical, manual belt tensioner might be a "Toyota thing" but it sure makes it easier to remove the belt and at least it's one less part that's prone to failure like the automatic tensioners are. Fun Fact: "denso" means dense or thick in Portuguese. 😉

@mfc4591

2 жыл бұрын

on A Japanese car it means electrical component or (device).

@toyotatacoma6817

2 жыл бұрын

@@mfc4591 ...and yet Denso also makes oil filters. Nothing is ever as it seems and only seems as it is.

@user-qy9rg3nt2l

2 жыл бұрын

"Denso" is used as "Electrical" is in English. Any company using -Denso like our local Akamine Denso is simply Akamine Electrical. Denso is it's own company bogarting the entire moniker. Our local shops specialize in different things. Automotive, heavy equipment, vending machines, etc..

I know a mechanic who wore a ring when he worked, and because of that he almost lost a finger. Keep up the great videos.

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

I peeled the skin off my ring finger while climbing an apple tree it hurts

I must tell you Ray you are one talented individual doing all these repairs with one hand most the time. I also commend you with your camera skills and quality work. Keep it up I enjoy all your videos.

I have always loved How toyota Tensions there Belts even as a toyota tech not As fast as other manufacturers but You can be more precise on how much tension the belt has with toyota systems @Rainman Ray's Repairs

I love your post production commentary. Very professional. Raymond you are the best 🤩KZread mechanic

Ok folks, how many of you reached out to help ray get the engine cover from under the car and hit your screen ! Lol thanks Ray for another great video

I always check the variable control solenoid circuit on the compressor. A variable compressor can be perfectly fine and not produce pressure if the solenoid is bad or not being commanded on. Got burned once, ended up having a false high pressure sensor reading keeping the compressor off.

@tonylam9548

2 жыл бұрын

Since a variable compressor in Canada cost $2000, will it be practical to just replace the sol and sensor first without dropping the compressor.?

in my hometown we dont have any trustworthy car mechanics. they allways try sell something or they says there is something more to need to fix. you are doodle doo the best Ray

Also noticed when condenser hose removed to check for debris. Not cleaned or re lubed before re attachment, possible future leak source. Sorry if I seem pedantic as I'm a retired aircraft engineer and you can't park a plane on a cloud if something goes wrong.

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you as far as your thing with airplanes you're 100% right I wish more people took as much their job is serious if they need to put some people will work out the door and don't care and I don't think it's right but you know hey have a good evening

@bdog4u2

2 жыл бұрын

I flush the whole system on all compressor replacements on home ac systems. I figured you'd do the same on cars

In Australia we call those Toyota corollas strollers because of their tiny engine which you in USA call a stroller a babys pram and not sure if you have over there the Toyota Celica but we call those silly cars because they were just wrong in every aspect and also love the vids makes an old mechanic wish he had all the fancy tools you have in my day it was all manual tools and an inpact gun for some heavy duty bolts and nuts and also thank you for posting your vids each day would not be complete without some Rainman Ray's Repairs

@davidhoulden5791

2 жыл бұрын

Pram and stroller? Two different things to me.

@ferrit0691

2 жыл бұрын

In Australia a Pram and a Stroller are the same thing they have for wheels and are used to push a baby around in and that being said they have the same amount of horsepower, very little its an Australian sarcastic saying hope that sorts that out

Turn a gray day into a great day! Thanks Ray!

Great video, thanks for the insight into the air-conditioning most over here in Australia only go down to 16 degrees Celsius, that went down to 8 degrees Celsius, all the best to you and your loved ones

I'm not a mechanic but I have the same kind of OCD to my own job so these videos are entertaining keep up the good work my man

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

Do it right or don't do it at all strive for perfection settle for excellence hey guys we all need to take better pride and work be a better world

Looks a bit like a Corolla to me. 1.8, manual tensioner and all! My 1991 Camry had a 2.0 and this tensioner system, with a separate power steering belt.

Ray, I enjoy your videos so much, I have learnt a lot!!

@rafflesnh

2 жыл бұрын

Then you should also watch them TWICE! ;-)

Don't forget to get into scan data on these vehicles for AC repairs. There is actually a flow sensor on that compressor that commonly fails, along with a control valve that also likes to stick and fail. I've seen wiring issues to both of these devices on the compressor before so a few extra minutes to verify wiring integrity can save you the headache of a missed diagnosis on the compressor. Tappy tapping on the control valve will sometimes make them start working, confirming a bad control valve. You can replace the control valve and/or the flow sensor with aftermarket to save some good money. The flow sensor doesn't even require evacuation. In a shop, it's usually best to replace the whole compressor as Ray did. Hopefully, Ray drained some oil from that new compressor so the system doesn't have near double the oil quantity in it.

@privilegedwhitemale306

2 жыл бұрын

If it was the valve, the new compressor wouldn't work anyways. In my opinion, id rather have the new part on there anyways. If its the valve then that can be verified and changed afterwards. Most people are too cheap to appriciate new parts anyways. Edit, didn't mean to say anyways 3 times, but im too lazy to change it.

@jaxxdotorg

2 жыл бұрын

@@privilegedwhitemale306 should re-edit to “, but I’m too lazy to change it anyways“ to keep the tempo ;)

@HataZetsumei

2 жыл бұрын

You sir are correct about the flow sensors going bad. Its either the Flow or the valve that goes bad. Love parts stores now sell the kits with lifetime warranty on them. Had a valve go bad 3 months after it got installed.

@privilegedwhitemale306

2 жыл бұрын

@RV Shadow Yeah but if you replace it, then you know its good for another couple of years.

Your welcome with the cover I glad to help😁

Great info on the compressor breaking down and sending debris through the system. My shop has been bitten on the backside a couple times due to trying to help customers out and just replacing the minimum. Now, we recommend replacing everything due to the liability.

Great explanation of castrophy for an AC system. People don't know enough to say why is 8t so expensive or why do you need those parts? Stay safe and be well Ray!

I knew there'd be no Brake Clean break in!! :) Nice job as always Ray.

I love Toyota. I had a tundra that I bought brand new in 2002 and had it 20 yrs. I totaled it in Feb this year :( I had just done a bunch of maintenance on it including a high end battery. That Tundra never broke down on the road, it never stranded me. I bought a 2006 Toyota Corolla hoopty with a 1.6. I'm getting 28mpg in the city. I enjoy working on this car because I can do most repairs myself, unlike the new ones. It sure was weird going from a truck to a small car but times are tough and going to get worse. When and if things turn around I'll get another truck.

I love my 1.8L on a 2006 Matrix with 200,000 miles and still runs perfect.. Best engine for DIY mechanic IMO.

You can use the sleeve on the thermometer, it does not insulate. There is a hole at the end of the sleeve that allows air flow and the sensing bulb is in the point anyways.

Did I miss Ray using a brand-new O-ring at the front condenser fitting??? Did I miss Ray measuring the oil content of the old compressor?

@Franklinveterinarycenter1of4

2 жыл бұрын

Naw, he drained the oil and changed the o ring. He just edited it out. He's too good.

I love your videos Ray!! Keep up the great work!

My little 97 Miata has it's belts tensioned in the same way. I prefer it that way vs a stretch belt or spring loaded tensioner pulley.

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on having tensioners on your belts and adjustment extract belt is just the way to save a few dollars on adjusters not easy for the mechanics at all I don't think it was a great idea have a good weekend

@stevewhiting556

2 жыл бұрын

My old ford probe (Mazda 2.5) had a similar system. It had 2 belts and 2 “bolt” tensioners. You just loosened a nut on each pulley and ran the bolt up and down. Easiest belt change ever.

@stevewhiting556

2 жыл бұрын

On a side note, I just changed a belt last weekend on my newer Mazda. Hardest damn belt I’ve ever changed. First belt was too short. Even with the tensioner all the way loose it was 1” too short. I broke the tensioner trying to get a little more. Second belt was the correct size, but just barely. Had to zip tie the wrench to the control arm. Once the belt was on, the tensioner never even moved.

The 1.8 in those corollas are bulletproof. I love my Matrix with one.

that was a cool job I've never done any work on air-conditioning it was way before my time but I still like to watch in my day you opened the window

My first car was a Toyota Corolla 1978 station wagon. Only thing I miss about it was excellent gas mileage it had a little 4 banger not much power great gas mileage.

Lovin' the "True Rainman Ray" after watching you troll that scammer the other day..was epic. Lol. "Wonder if Eric has the same issues...irregardless. great to see the new "specs". Keep em coming brother! 🤟

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

I thought Ray was contacting me to give me new toys I was very disappointed the heck with them scammers

So glad to help you out on getting the all-important cover.

I gotta tell you, I would drive cross country to have you work on my car. I like your honesty and attention to detail.

Good tip on the sleeve. Thanks.

And Ray don't forget to yourself a good day

Love my corolla, just under 60ks for a 2005 model. Barely run in. Also have a 2018 Isuzu ute or pickup as you call them with 50ks on the clock.

11 year old Corolla in for most likely 1st AC repair. Hyundai, Kia, Chevy and most of the rest don't make it past 5 years. Great videos, would love to see more maintenance vids on you know, Toyota's.

Closely observe the "pocket clip" on your thermometer. Notice the hoop? Are you aware that is to thread the probe through, and the sleeve becomes a handle; this is used for holding the thermometer.

The probe cover, is to keep the probe tip clean when you try to jam it into that annoying person who keeps talking to you when you're bolting up the heavy thing.

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

You need something with a sharper point

It always pays me to know what it means to have an A/C system repair. Gives information for informed questions which honest mechanics will be glad to answer.

Congrats on the 400k subs!

Congratulations on 400 K subscriptions 👋

Congratulations on 400k!

That's a Corolla not a Camry 😁if it was a Camry it woulda had the bigger 4 cylinder I think. Your channel is a must watch daily for me. One of about 3! Great work Ray and keep fighting the good fight 💪😅🤣😂stay safe and healthy y'all 💯You corrected yourself later in the video😁

@MacGyver1991

2 жыл бұрын

I came here trolling for clarity since the U.S. Camry only has the 2.5 and 3.6 for engine options.

@curtishill6490

2 жыл бұрын

@@MacGyver1991 lol , he works on so many he probably just overlooked it😁

@desotosky1372

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 95 Camry with the 4 cyl.. It was a sludge engine even though I ran synthetic. Toyota mechanic verified it was aa common problem with that engine. The engine ran hot (my belief) because the exhaust came off the front of the engine and wrapped down underneath.. The best riding car I ever owned.

@MacGyver1991

2 жыл бұрын

@@desotosky1372 sorry that sucks. I think we've all had a bad car experience or two in life.

@curtishill6490

2 жыл бұрын

@@MacGyver1991 or 3 or 7😂

Your camera work is as good as anyone could ask for. Keep up the great camera work.

It gave me the chills.....

I am a "Sleeve On" guy😁. Fun Vid , Thanks Ray

Clicked the likee button always, thanks Ray for brightening my day

Flashlight gravity. Bolt gravity. Tool gravity. Etc. Gravity plays a major role in my trade. I'm a Plumber. "💩 gravity". I'm also a little bit "Gravitationally Challenged". Love your channel.

@chipdayton1625

2 жыл бұрын

So do you fall over a lot, or do you float? Ha ha ha ha!!!!

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

Three things you need to know don't bite your nails paydays on Friday and poop runs downhill

You are my favorite KZreadr. And you could have more subscribers if you would only add the year model make of car and the issue into the title. When I search for certain videos yours never come up. Because of the way you title it. But you have the very video I need.

Another good video sir! Miss you giving Peter a hard time! Lol! Congrats to 400,000 viewers!

ur videos is very good quality..retired bike mechanic myself i watch ur videos on daly basis and can understand if u r fustrated sometimes. keep up the good videos.

It's about time I saw a Toyota on your lift similar to what I own. I have a Corolla that is a 1997 and it is still in good shape mechanically and for the most part, is completely reliable. It has close to 150k in mileage and it has been such a good car I had it repainted a few years back. I do change the oil and filters on schedule and it is on its 3rd set of tires but still has its factory-installed brakes. Not much in the ways of maintenance required if you don't hotdog it.

In the mid 80’s here in Australia the Camry did have a 1.8 litre, followed by 2.0, 2.2 4 cylinder, then 2.5 v6 in the sv21 Camry, followed by 3.0 and 3.5 V6. The 3.5 v6 is in the latest model

Sometimes Mini and Micro Sockets are the only way to get the job done @Rainman Ray's Repairs

Keep putting out the great videos brother.

When I was a tire tech at Goodyear proficiency was always what I strive for daily. I was the only man at our location that could do a set of ten on a semi in 45 to 50 minutes aired and bolted back on the truck. I had my way which was the correct way and others had their way which was wrong. I could do a single tire on a concrete mixer in 10 minutes and not even remove the wheel. I did calcium chloride filled construction equipment tires all the time there because I was the only one that got certified to do them. Guys would not like to go on big jobs with me cause I didn't allow them to sit around waiting on a tire to deflate. You can always be doing something. I've had to go to dump truck companies and dismount and mount 150 tires in a day and put them on the trucks. I was a bear before my body flat gave out on me. Lord I miss the work and the money too.

@michaelpressman7203

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on all basis and I hate to say it I went to go see my back doctor today see if they could straighten me out have a good weekend

@miketurpin4959

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelpressman7203 I'm only 51 and my back has blown out disks spinal stenosis osteoarthritis degenerative disk disease but I male myself stay motivated or I will just lay down and die one day

@tonylam9548

2 жыл бұрын

I would not like to go to jobs with you too, your speed carry an elevated amount of hazards, and nothing teaches you a strong enough lesson than being forced to sit home. Sounds like you get paid by piecework. You be even less popular in a union shop if the other guys do 80 tires a day and you did 150, management will try to use that to squeeze the others. You have the luxury of working for simple machines on land which is failure tolerant. Friends of mine worked on airliners , they move like snails, replacing a set of drain plugs (called chip detectors) can take 2 of them over 2 hours. You will not last long there.

@miketurpin4959

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonylam9548 I was making 19.25 an hour in 2002 and 25 an hour for on call service. My availability and dependability was what I took pride in. I loved any challenge and would work on anything with a tire.

Your videos relax me. Watching you from Caspe, Zaragoza, Spain. Spending few days over here. Have a nice day.

Congratulations on your 400000 Subs .

I bought a really cheap AC compressor some years ago and just recently changed it for a better one in fear of a big big big failure destroying more parts. always good to take care of things properly

Ray, you left clean finger prints on the dirty engine cover.

@grahamfowke

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was awaiting a ‘make it shiny’ 😂

I had someone laughing last night. I was stocking cigarettes at a gas station and I dropped a carton and just said oh gravity. Dude got a chuckle. I have started making my own phone sounds though lol

I e been watching for a few months and I just had this problem yesterday, thank you !

Here in Florida that is important.

Japanese cars avoided having an automatic belt tensioner forever. My 1988 Chevy Corsica was my first car with an automatic belt tensioner and it also had distributorless ignition with the 3 coils for the 6 cylinder 2.8. It was way ahead of the curve

Good Repair Ray great video thanks for the entertainment bro @Rainman Ray's Repairs

4:27 Hahahaha, never gets old! I love the "doodley dooos"! Always great vids!

Good job. A learning experience.

Great work sir, much appreciated

brilliant vid ray another success!

I believe that was the quickest I have seen you remove an AC compressor. Normally you are removing half the car, it seems like, to get it out.

@mailmanjoe

2 жыл бұрын

Cause Toyota! Lol

Ray I think you do good work keep it up

Great job. Keep up the good work.

Enjoyable. Cheers Ray 👍

And here you are working on a Toyota after the scammer tried to scam you. Keep posting videos I’m learning a lot with this Chanel.

Gracias por Compartir sus conocimientos Saludos 🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳

Thanks Ray. Great video

Good! Just need to flushing the AC systems, get the debris off the system, change the Silica Dryer if the old systems not contaminated. (Which is usually not in this type or compressor, because they use ECV to control the refrigerants in and out, mostly the problem is the ECV). And original compressor comes with compressor's oil which matched the capacity, so no need to add more.

5:00 in I love that song because we’re chillin in the back woods

We in Eureka Ca don't need air-conditioning if we hit 75 degrees we are having a heat wave

Good morning Ray

Really enjoy watching and learning from you and trying to put some of it in practice. Keep up the good work from the UK

Ray that is a Toyota Corolla that has the 1.8 liter engine. My 2005 Pontiac Vibe also has a 1.8 liter 1ZZ engine.

Enjoyed watching your reacharounds

We call those ETV in Refrigeration. Electronic throttling valve. And a dryer should catch any debris through the system before it causes damage

Rays the only one with a green subscribe button that makes noise lol