"Because engineers hate mechanics." ... I don't think truer words have ever been spoken.

@kv2280

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I think engineers actually believe their designs will never fail, so why would you ever need to fix anything?

@nickwheeler8231

Жыл бұрын

@@kv2280 That's German engineers. The parts department believe the same thing, so they don't keep anything beyond basic service items.

@vehcor

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The shadow gnome’s shop teacher told him, “an engineer will climb over a pile of virgins to F$&k a mechanic”. I told him to listen to that guy, he’s giving the life lessons, not the book nonsense that never works in the real world!

As I sit in my suburban watching your video, my dangling headliner tickles my forehead...priceless.

The purpose of this channel is not for teaching stuff or making any money. It's simply just to piss off safety experts, clean freaks, and other kinds of experts! Job well done sir!

I've got one of those German steel anti-theft systems, it's the .45 model, by H&K. Super reliable, it even has a cool green laser, to see where you're going, day or night. The only drawbacks of it are it's really loud, and makes quite a mess when used properly. Did I mention I detest car thieves? They should get the same treatment horse thieves used to get. A tall tree & a short rope.

Scott, you have all the right equipment to make the strut change as easy as possible. Great work as always.

I recently found your channel. I especially enjoy your presentations of repair and putting trucks back on the road with your voice over which is much better than trying to speak whilst repairing a truck. Excellent humor and commentary. Also like that fact you share the costs with your viewers.

It's always good to see a rust free vehicle go through your processes. You are sure lucky that Scott's Terrain Emporium had the GPS cable in stock and at a bargain price too. Looking forward to the next rebuild.

Really nice video, Scott! Really appreciate your time taken and dedication to repositioning the camera to give us clear shots of what you're working on!

I love everything about your videos, but I’d have to say the unloading sequence is always my fave. Keep up the awesome work Scott!

You are a man of many talents Scott. Really look forward to watching you work and listening to your acerbic wit! Have a fine weekend mate.

you do really nice work there is a lot to being a mechanic and you show how its done never thought of how many things you guys go into to get things up and running love your work

fixing the locks for the truck was an education for me. Thanks Scott.

It's great to watch the work of a professional who can do it all. hug from Portugal

I've learned a lot of cool things through the web but your skills in repairing those locks was really impressive

Thanks for sharing what you do. Always a pleasure!

Scott you and Eric o are the two most knowledgeable guys who I’d trust with any auto you repaired, attention to detail and going the extra mile for the customer, another great post scott, ps a real what’s in the console

I never come come away from your videos without learning two or three new lessons. Scott should have at least 500 K subs by now. Great job vehcor.

You clean what needs cleaning and don’t waste time on what isn’t necessary for operation of the vehicle. Thanks John from Arizona

btw..this is the first video i have seen of you...i liked it so much i went and found ur 2015 LTZ duramax rebuild...watched all from start to finish....u are the bestest...wow

Love the attention to detail! Great job I enjoy the videos thank you!

Fantastic!! Love your Sierra builds. Quality work and content!

@vehcor

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Thanks

One of scariest parts of my job, the spring compressor to exchange struts during tuning sessions. Another good and fun video sir!

Your videos make my week! I love your properly sarcastic dialog and theme song as they are so appropriate! It took me years to find a mechanic that is somewhat like you after I stopped using the dealer.

@gertraba9806

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Snarky

@90scarguy

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I get so excited I start masterbating on the spot.

I was surprised to see how much hidden damage , things you would never think of. Whoever got the truck I know they're getting a good vehicle because you are very meticulous person. And go the extra yard like all that undercoating. As usual great job God bless brother

I would buy this truck in a heartbeat. Showing skills as a locksmith, clearly showing that you are a jack of all trades. Congrats and no tears of hate from his fan.

I really love watching your videos. I’m learning a lot how to fix trucks I can’t afford to buy a truck so I’m thinking I might buy a truck that’s been damaged and trying to repair it myself watching your videos. I need a truck really bad and I just can’t afford to pay what everyone’s paying for trucks these days. I’m raising a bunch of kids and I didn’t know I needed to be a millionaire to buy a truck.

Get it Scott. Nice flip. The struts are a bummer to have had to spend money on. Yet being theft recovery the gps makes sense along with key lock and ignition. Keep up the awesome content

I have this exact truck (except mine's the long bed). Mine has a 10-speed transmission (maybe this one too?). You're not kidding about the amount of shifting it does! I had to replace one of the running board motors because the bushing in the rear was seized. Nice to see the boards on this truck operating so smoothly. I hear they're very hard to come by on getting replacements.

Love your channel! As a lifelong resident of Texas I have driven Texas roads for over 40 years and drive a service vehicle for my job, including travel between Austin and Dallas probably 1000 times and never had a broken windshield in all this time. Maybe I have just been lucky so far?

Yeah....Love the GMC rebuilds (I think you've done a couple) Ha! Hopefully smiley will help with the build as well to inure it's done correctly! Best quality builds on the Tube....Keep up the Great work!!!!

This was one of the best episodes Scott. I had no idea the front shocks were so huge. I also had no idea the running boards would rotate so to speak to help the owner get items in or out of the box. When it came to the GPS, you are the detective of detectives. I assume GM doesn’t sell that coax cable behind the radio that was damaged? No words for the amount of work & money you saved your customer. See you in the next installment. Have a great weekend.

@shadowopsairman1583

Жыл бұрын

I believe that is Delphi or Delco Remy for the Cable

I got really lucky with an Excursion V10 truck years ago. It was a low mileage rollover with a Florida certicate of destruction that was 2yrs old at the time. It had more damage from the tow company recovering it than the lazy half roll did to it. Went to Florida and brought it back to northeast Ohio. Replaced the roof and an a-pillar along with the windshield and some misc parts. I got it inspected and issued a new title and started using it. About a week later the trans freaked out so I took it to my local dealer. They covered the repairs under warranty and it was good as new. I'm still not sure how I had warranty coverage on a rebuilt truck but I didn't argue.

i dont do struts anymore because ive spent a lifetime being scared of them,i take them to my mot testing station and stand outside as they compress those springs of pain,great video enjoyed it as i always do

This guy well trusted 👏.. take pride in his work 👏

I have a 2018 Sierra Denali that I bought from the auction with the 8 speed - the shudder was fixed in mine with a fluid flush. There is a bulletin out on that from GM. Also there is a button on the back of the running boards to tap with your foot that will extend the running boards to the rear. It appears that those long bolts for the front struts are the ones you get with a leveling kit. I'll bet someone put those defective struts on there and took the leveling kit blocks. Nice truck, I really enjoy driving mine and it cost me about half of what one with a clean title would cost. You are the king of GMC truck repair!

@jimmaul

Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same trans issue with mine. Dealer flushed as per the TSB and it resolved the problem.

Rotten pumpkin option is always super helpful on snowy nights

Really enjoyed this. Sometimes I'm not sure if you're expertise is spectacular and your humor is just the bonus, or the other way around. I just knew that GPS antenna was going to suck. Even jerks who steal trucks don't want to mess with the headliner. Bastards. Love the truck, except for that transmission. I hope the work you did pays dividends for many miles, but I also hope the fellow who bought it saves for a rainy day.

Outstanding!!! I have a Friday off and I get a truck video!!!! Hope all is well Scott. And Massachusetts is free glass

I remember when you take off a bumper wasn't so much work but now it got so many nut & bolt and screw it take couple hours just take it apart. I did look at your website after you to see how much sold it for good price 👍

I was a Jag lawyer at Fort Bliss/ El Paso, Texas and bought a brand new Dodge Ram Diesel 4x4 and only had it 2 week 670 miles and the darn thing was stolen while I was on post shopping at the PX. Trucks are a very hot commodity in TX especially near the border!

Great video, love your editing, the quick flash through repetitive tasks, i.e. J nuts was almost as fun as the off the trailer scream. Keep it up please !!!!

@vehcor

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Those edits take a while but they are my favorite parts.

Love your video, unlike others good amount of talking about process while working.

SCOTT, I like to do complete trans fluid changes by disconnecting the cooler line at the rad/ trans cooler that's feeding the cooler. Then connect a piece of hose to it going to a 5 gal bucket. Then, start the motor, let the fluid flow into the bucket until it sputters, turn off the motor, then add that many quarts to the trans. And repeat until the fluid is new looking. About 10 - 12 quarts. This does the entire trans INCLUDING the TC. NO pressure flush!

Nice find, well-done troubleshooting/repairs and filming 👍🏽

Finally, something new that's NOT a Tennessee go-faster. Slick. I do like the rubber tire safety wall around your "pin-wheel of death".

'It's me! I finally get to be that somebody!!' -greatest line ever!😁

Another nice video Scott. Thanks for sharing.

Some love cavity wax, others like cleaning. It's all in the game. More than an hour Vehcor on Friday, it doesn't get any better...

I think I've explained this before. Total losses like these happen because one of the insurance agents best rich customers has a vehicle stolen and recovered. Claims adjuster goes and looks at and writes estimate to repair of a couple thousand dollars. Customer raises hell with his good buddy insurance agent and says "we don't know what the thieves did to the truck, maybe they over revved the engine or did high rpm transmission drops". Agent calls vice president of claims at the insurance company and reminds him how much money the agent makes for the company and demands the vehicle be totaled. Adjusters boss calls him and says total the truck and send it to the auction where we'll get most of the companies money back. So it never reaches the typical 70% of value damage to mark it a "total" on the title.

@AiMR

Жыл бұрын

Or more likely, the car was recovered after the theft insurance had already been paid out. Since it wasn't chopped immediately, perhaps it was waiting in a container to go abroad.

@wwz1011

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Years ago I bought a salvaged F150. Lariat, one month old, had $5,000 damage or less. But once it goes salvage, the warranty is cancelled (thank you Ford), and the title is branded. In your case, getting a clean title was definitely a score!

@Cartier_specialist

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Unlikely scenario. A better guess would be it happened during covid lock down period and it was simply a matter of expediting the process.

@agenericaccount3935

Жыл бұрын

Probably not

@vehcor

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Insurance pays off a vehicle typically after 30 days if it is not recovered. Sometimes sooner if they are not expecting to get it back in one piece. If it is recovered, after that it is totaled even with no damage or minor damage like this one.

Great presentation, thoroughly enjoyable watch, hi from New Zealand

I love the cabin filter hack!

This is my dream truck! Don’t get me wrong I love the updated interior off a 2023 yet the body style off them 19-22 aren’t too bad but something about this 16-18 Denali’s.. never financed a truck but cash. They crazy high right now. Hopefully they go down soon.

You do awesome work. Like I said before you would make a great instructor.

I was waiting for the screem! good job Scoot!!!

I was wondering what "stolen truck" and "bad struts" had in common, then you explained it! Another great video, Thank you!

Nice find Scott!!! As a Texan who has lived all over the country, the only place I have had my windshield cracked is on Texas interstates. If you run over a piece of gravel at 85+ mph you will launch it a hundred yards behind you and it has a greater chance of finding a windshield, and they always find a windshield. :D

@vehcor

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Yep, I understand it. I just find it humorous at this point. I have a chip in my trucks windshield. I wonder where it came from? 😂

@05milmachine90

Жыл бұрын

Same. I grew up in the land of Salt and corruption and never broke one and now live in sand and cactus land. My windshields are all aftermarket units. Lol.

Scott's GM emporium is killin it these days

Someone got themselves a very nice truck. Thanks for the video.

Nice build. The gps wire was a no brainer. I mean if you were really OCD you could have taken out the harness and wired it in the loom but that’s a lot of work for no practical purpose. The putty knife tip is now safely locked in my tool chest along with the bumper installation tool and Scott’s favorite tool. 😊

From watching your videos one thing I noticed with vehicles engineered and manufactured in America is that there are bolts and screws for almost every part of these vehicles which means that parts are secured better to vehicles, rather than clips and snap on parts with tend to go loose after a period of time.

Ohh man!, I'm on the other side of the planet and was still getting ready to dodge a flying spring when you pumped down that strut compressor. Never to be taken lightly!.

I am always so impressed by your level of knowledge on the many different vehicles you work on. You make everything look so easy, and I am sure that many of the things you work on are not easy to fix. Lastly, your diligence to the smallest details, and yes I am referring to Cavity waxing everything. You clearly do great work and I am sure you take pride in your work. I really enjoy watching you fix different vehicles. Keep the videos coming and I 'll watch them. Love the channel. What would be really cool at the end of a build, is instead of pulling out a bottle of Hater's Tears from the console, pull out an actual Hater, and "IN THE PILE" !!!!

great work mr.scott makes me want to tackle my oem sachs struts on my bmw 335i soon

That was a very interesting blog because the vehicle looked so intact but looks are deceiving 😮

'bouncy fluid' great term, i learn all the good stuff from you Uncle Scott wow that trans fluid change looks a faff, and two perfect spaces for plugs to be added, needs a big wood screw self tapped into that pan hehe Scott, just to let you know, if ever you came to the UK, you'd fit straight in with your amazing sarcasm, works for me, (not that you'd actually do that, even i wouldn't pay to visit the UK, unless i was paid to, and then i'd pull the plug out and let it sink)

I have the same truck. My Trans went at 105,000. I was told that they all go bad around 100k-120k miles. Beautiful job on the truck.

@Hidden-comment164

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It all just depends on how you drive it

@worldjoes1

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@@Hidden-comment164 I was told by several people including transmission rebuilders that pretty much they all go around that mileage. Both my friends blew there's at that time as well. I drive like an old. Man lol. Trust me they are not good transmissions. My shop had 8 Sierra in need of transmissions

Great build ! Someone is getting a nice truck !

'Pinwheel of Death'.... Priceless!

Good job Scott 🎉

Wow! Gone are the days of the backyard mechanic. All those clips and snap things and inserts and plastic connections, I was lost in all of it. The bumper with a million parts, dang! I didnt recognize much so Im feeling very old right now. I guess thats why trucks cost a mortgage now too.

Great job as usual.thanks for sharing

I think you care for your rebuilt more than the buyer…..you always do a great job ….another good accomplishment..,I wished I live in the US ,so I can purchase one of your rebuilt, knowing it’s not going to die on me…. Hehehehe

If you ever decide to replace your strut compressor look into the OTC strut tamer extreme. Great design and rock solid. I don’t even flinch at all since I started using ours years ago 😂

Florida's a state where it's part of your insurance to repair your windshield. Also here in Texas if the crack does not obstruct your vision you can still get the vehicle inspected

Front bumpers on pickup trucks are a PITA to replace. I dented mine when a boulder ran out in front of my truck and it took several hours to remove. Still had to take it to the dealer to put it on because it was too heavy for one person to lift. I didn't clean mine either.

Thanks for the Videos. I initially started watching for the repairs, now I watch for the repairs and the chirping of the "Internet Experts"

If it had the 22" wheels 'n tires, it would be a clone of my brother's truck. Great Job!

Damn near every GM truck with the Magna struts leak/leaks/leaked. When one comes into the shop dry, it is truly rare. 😂

The scream when coming off the trailer gets me every time! Please don't ever stop! 😂

Tech Tip No 1: For those awkward gaskets that always move just as you get it all lined up or won't stay in place upside down we used to use small cable ties through 4 holes to hold the gasket on to the pan or whatever, offer it up, get some bolts started, cut out the ties, bolt it up ..... sorted. That was another nice Texas buy as it was all mostly mechanical issues and reasonably easily sorted.

@vehcor

Жыл бұрын

Wasting zip ties like that??? You must think I am made of money! 😂

@javarod

Жыл бұрын

Back in NAM we used to use individual strands of copper wire to do the same thing.

@1chish

Жыл бұрын

@@vehcor Says the guy who parks cars over a drain so he can drop parts down it to keep the fishing gnomes gainfully employed!😏 But if the yellow ones are cheaper go for those. 👍

@1chish

Жыл бұрын

@@javarod anything is good if it works mate. And respects for your service out there from a Brit vet. Especially today 👏

I like your long videos like this one where there's lots of little things :-)

Another great video Scott 👍 👍 Thank you.

So this is the first video I've ever seen from you and I kept hearing you mention the haters, please don't mention them because its not worth your time. I would be certain that most rebuilders don't take the time and care you do. I am a very picky person when it comes to my stuff and I would let you work on mine. Keep it up.

Awesome video by my friend Scott

Windshield replacement: I used to live in Kentucky and had several windshields replaced with no deductibles. When I moved to Tennessee a few years ago, my broken windshield cost around $300 which was not covered by my deductible. Kentucky requires insurance companies to fully cover windshields (sorry....I don't know about side and rear glass). I think Kentucky is the exception meaning that most states do not require full insurance coverage.

Loved the video, awesome job as usual.

When the running boards are retracted you can tap the rear end of them with your foot and they will go directly to the bed side deployment

@jimmaul

Жыл бұрын

Yes I actually thought that was the only way, didnt know there was a way from inside the cab to have them move to the rear position as well.

FYI, I believe there is a kick button on the back end of the power running board to have it pivot back without doing from inside the cab.

No shortage of new builds. You sure turn them over fast.

@vehcor

Жыл бұрын

Nope, any you only get to see the ones I don’t have pre-sold which is less than 20% of my rebuilds.

I rented a 1500 with that 8 speed transmission. My God that thing shifted more than Billy Bigrigger in his first 18 speed! The 10 speed F150 I rented shifted way less and it had 2 more gears!

I think what I find most impressive is the fact that you can hop from "This is how you replace an engine and transmission with no help" to "ok, I'm opening the ignition and replacing the delicate lock tumblers" without missing a beat.

Had the same issue with a 2017 Suburban and it was on the road all its life with the front struts locking up.

Nice work. It looks like that exhaust crossover pipe is bashed in and almost flat.

A complete build from A to Z.👍 I think it was stolen for a long time (carbon fiber wrap !) and the insurance had paid the original owner.

Thank God its Friday, And a late upload just means you're messing with us!!

@vehcor

Жыл бұрын

This one took two weeks to edit and I have a lot going on.

saved yourself a ton of dough with the trans fluid changes. experience is a money saver

You can actually replace the ends on those coaxial antenna cables. I used to shorten them on aftermarket radio GPS antennae for custom installations. Search on Digikey or Mouser for SMB/Fakra select the housing by color. I think that one is curry, but they have a chart of the tab locations on the spec sheets.

Nice looking truck,should be a nice vehicle for resale.good video.keep doing what your doing 😎😎😎👍👍👍

@vehcor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

58:53 I have found when having to route wires up from the bottom, I get a cheapo thin coat hanger (the painted kind) or some 14 ga house ground wire, tape whatever needs to be routed to the end and fish that through. It's thin enough to get into the small spaces but rigid enough to stay vertical....Works really well if you can't access from the top and fish it through down. Plus you can put bends in it to get around stuff. Another trick: if you have to rout a wire through something like conduit, tape a paper towel to the wire you have to fish through and go to the other end with a shop vac....works like a charm! Just make sure you tie off the other end otherwise you'll suck the whole thing through then have to do it again. ask me how I learned THAT lesson lol....

Springs are some of the scariest things to deal with hands down, i needed to replace a lower control arm on my '96 chevy c2500 and I had the spring compressed with an autozone compressor. I had my hands in the spring my uncle pushed the control arm down and the compressor came off and the spring shook my arms. Thankfully the springs arent under a lot of tension in those trucks but it still wasnt a very fun situation to be in