Here’s the diag video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fp95yLqIctzIeJs.html

@sturnie1

2 жыл бұрын

I saw there were hundreds of illicit sub comments and links I reported them. Maybe you can turn off allowing links to be added into the comments section??

@aaronbritt2025

2 жыл бұрын

@@sturnie1 I've reported many porn links in the comments. When the bots start posting on your videos, that's how you know you've "made it" on KZread.

@Paramount531

2 жыл бұрын

What is the mileage on this car? I always want to know!

@RainmanRaysRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paramount531 I’ll do better!

@jessiej3991

2 жыл бұрын

I have found that a pair of vise grips works really well on those 3 pronged hose clamps

You're one of the few mechanics i've seen that actually shows removing each individual part and the steps, rather than a bunch of jump cuts with skipped steps. I really appreciate that.

@randomrazr

2 жыл бұрын

unless its a how to video, not ebveryone wants to see every detail

@JeffBrown1966

2 жыл бұрын

And common work not just the cool ones. Everyday shop life.

@RogerHammond

2 жыл бұрын

with one hand tied behind his back...er...or holding a camera

@jackman5840

Жыл бұрын

@@randomrazr there is no problem with people liking different things.

@rpruneau68

5 ай бұрын

Its not always conductive to show a step-by-step on a procedure that takes a few hours or more.

Truly impressive how you can work on so many different vehicles, do great diagnostic work and still remember where all the nuts, bolts and other stuff go.

@aliasfred

2 жыл бұрын

He's not "old" like the rest of us.

@edwardmyers1746

2 жыл бұрын

It is quite impressive, Ray got lucky on this one, GM car, he used to work for GMC so this is his wheelhouse.

@giosonera

2 жыл бұрын

And not to mention, using one hand 75% of the time while holding a camera.

@mrhamburger6936

2 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine if Joe Biden was working on that

@AToolWithTools

2 жыл бұрын

It does help at least under the hood that there isn't a different motor for every single different model. They may do some minor changes but for the most part a motor will be stretched about as far across a line (and even across brands) as they can manage.

I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed that they went ahead with that job. I was almost certain they'd say "just get it running."

@richardhoward9441

2 жыл бұрын

Considering how clean the valvetrain looks that engine does look to be fairly well maintained. It may leak oil, but they definitely also change it regularly.

Best way in the world to start the day: Rainman Ray video!

@cavemansnow4346

2 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking the same thing

@jeremygariepy7847

2 жыл бұрын

Somehow I have been sucked in to his daily repairs also

@aliasfred

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremygariepy7847 Go watch Vise Grip Garage sometime. Man that dude has some strange language.

@jeremygariepy7847

2 жыл бұрын

@@aliasfred I watch him regularly too.

@aliasfred

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremygariepy7847 interesting character to say the least.

I know you didn't "have" to clean the intake runners and valve stems but I for one would be greatly, greatly appreciative of that as a customer. It's a costly service if done alone so it's a real nice thing to do for your customer while you're in there.

@Boga217

2 жыл бұрын

If I take a customer engine apart, every single part gets cleaned as close to new as possible. I hate when I see mechanics put dirty stuff back in.

@TickledFunnyBone

2 жыл бұрын

Parts cleaner and a bucket if a guys gotta, to get those parts clean. I would prefer a deep pan maybe on a cart. Hmm, magnetized for optimal organization. lol

@46bovine

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@85jmccoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boga217 I'll clean parts...but the shop better have the proper equipment to clean said parts and not just cans of brake clean I've worked in some real shitholes

@Boga217

2 жыл бұрын

@@85jmccoy And yes I understand electric just any fyi because I guess that's important to understand pushrods? I just pulled my own permits to rewire a house I bought in Louisiana. 200 amp meter socket and just a basic 125 amp panel due to no central air or heat.

Ray don't forget to change that oil pump drive O-ring. It's a must for this job.

@michaeladams2188

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I got on here to say. Remember the 2.8 engine. That motor is basically based off of? Them o rings would have you thinking the rear main seal was leaking!!

I'm really impressed! Rinsing down with fresh oil. I have my doubts that most mechanics do this. Almost makes it worthwhile to drive from California to get service from you!

Good morning everyone

So nice to see good quality parts going in. Fel-Pro gaskets for the win!

I’m impressed by how complete you do the work. Many mechanics wouldn’t spent the time to clean more than just the areas the gasket sits on

I don’t know if anyone else agrees, but you sir, are NOT a mechanic, you are an automotive artist!

Yes people will try to tell you that the brake cleaner is not a good idea but in fact it is a very good idea because brake cleaner will not damage anything and it'll also dry very quickly as opposed to carburetor cleaner or intake cleaner spray, so good choice on your part Mr Ray

good to see someone that takes pride in their work , to go the extra step . rare especially with mechanics. keep on rockin dude

Want some new spark plugs? No problem! All you gotta do is start by removing the dashboard, the driver's seat, radiator, master cylinder, front left strut assembly, intake and exhaust manifolds, airbox, alternator, then drop the fuel tank a few inches and disconnect the transmission from the torque converter, and that should give you access to distributor just after removing the water pump. Piece o' cake!

@mikejacob3536

2 жыл бұрын

Shop manual says start by removing rear license plate and remove parts as needed to access...

@Thestargazer56

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the time you only need to pull the radiator cap off and replace the automobile.

I heard the mosquito comment. Some years ago I stopped near dusk to help a fellow who had a 57 Chevy at the side of the road with the hood up. Original survivor car - straight 6. Dude took the carb apart with a crescent wrench and flat screwdriver ... to find a MOSQUITO blocking one of the tubes! Reassembled everything and it fired right back up! (Remember, this is in northern Canada where mosquitoes are considered BIRDS, not insects).

@randomschmo5778

2 жыл бұрын

Shazam….what a cool story

I read in an old western book how long pipes with wide mouth at the top of a mountain were filled with water and the pipes got narrower at the bottom and the psi created washed away the mountain.

That was more work than I expected to replace the various gaskets. Great work on the disassembly & clean up Ray. I am looking forward to the assembly video. My current vehicle is my first V6. I have owned a Rotary, heaps of in-line 4 cylinders and one straight 6, the straight 6 was my longest ownership of a vehicle, 20 years. You can do that with a 6 cylinder old school diesel.

Fixed an ex's car with the same engine just about got it done when her new boyfriend showed up to finish it and take all the credit. Didn't tell him it needed a new radiator, the old one was split thus why it overheated in the first place. He ended up frying the engine by running it out of coolant and driving it ten miles because he was an expert.

@davidskinner6765

2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha love it👍

6 Hours on line 36,945 Views and 405 Comments Kicking Ass Ray nicely done

Thank you for a new video first thing this morning! Watching it will get my day off to a good start! Have a very blessed day Ray and God bless!!

You should change the O ring on the oil pump drive, the oil is under pressure there and is where 1/2 the oil was likely leaking from, lot easier now and the o ring should be in the gasket set. For those who don't know it's the round thing with the bolt under the special tool at 25:13

@BobBasshead

2 жыл бұрын

That is where the distributor in the older motors used to be, GM has been using this block forever.

@rpruneau68

5 ай бұрын

Although they are common place for oil leaks, the o-ring can simply be replaced at any time with approximately 5-10 mins in labor since it is readily accessible.

Hey man, I wanted to commend you on such insane work ethics. Ill be honest, if I knew I could get you and ONLY you to work on my vehicle, I would be happy to pay more than the going rate just so I know its not only done correctly but also that you take the time do go above and beyond as needed. You sir, are a hero in my book. Cheers!

Watching this video really makes me appreciate the motor in my 72 pickup all the more. So much simpler. Excellent job as usual Ray!

That is awesome. There is a lot of pieces and remebering how it goes back together. Rinsing with oil is genius!!! Not a mechanic, but learning some cool stuff.

While in there you should put a new o-ring on the distributor hole plug. They are a known source for leakage.

@barryaiello3127

2 жыл бұрын

I own one of these, it does not have a distributor.

@saranpaafamily

2 жыл бұрын

Oil pump drive o-ring. The older versions had distributors instead.

Great video Ray, all vehicle owner should watch this, a great example of a job that grows! What started as an electrical problem ended up with a large mechanical task with the addition of entertaining narrative and self correcting gramme!!! Best you have made.

@utidjian

2 жыл бұрын

Alternatively: What started as a small "mechanical" (leak in valve cover gasket) then spread and most likely caused the starter problem. Could have been the oil leak problem was caused by some mild overheating (baking all the gaskets and silicone solid so it loses resiliency) or just age. Same thing with the battery terminals... could have been overtightened a few too many times or too many agressive cleanings so they could no longer clamp on tight to a post. But yeah... not hard to find $$$ to $$$$$s of work on most any 15 year old car.

@stephensmith6707

2 жыл бұрын

@@utidjian Oh I understand that all to well having just experienced a job that I was expecting to cost a couple of hundred £'s turn into one of over thousand, quite rightly so understand I'm not complaining, jobs just grow.

Found u on KZread trying to find a video on replacing my valve cover gaskets on a 2010 Chevy impala. I just want to say, all the videos I have watched in the past 3 months trying to fix my car, your now my favorite mechanic! Love the vids!

Always amazed at the one handed auto repairs. Great job Mr Juggler

They have a tool to lift the rockers on these, If you can not disturb the rocker bolts on these your are better off. They have a tendency to rip the threads out of the bolt hole a few thousand miles after a re-torque and then you have to go back in, drill it and put a threadsert in. They sound just like a rod hammering when the bolt pulls out.

Ray: "I hate bmw's" That guy: "Well there is one out there maybe that's it" The fans: *Foreshadowingggggg*

You do a great job making the video. Really all the homemade touches ( like all your, gravity problems) ad to it. All the detail. If anyone needed to see this job done. You are the "Go To Guy".

What a huge project, done like a true pro!

Be careful when torquing the rocker arms back down. They like to pull the threads out of the head if over torqued. Had a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero with the 3.4 that popped a rocker off after the lower and upper intake gaskets were replaced. Ended up saving it with a TImesert kit and not having to pull the head.

I had an 06 Buick that had a 3.6 valve covers gaskets and intake gaskets but it found other places for oil to leak.

I have had a few of those distributor adapter o rings leak. You do a great job. Keep the videos coming. After 47 years I still enjoy occasionally getting my hands dirty.

I use to own a 2005 Equinox with the V6. It was the wife’s car. I say use to own till the brother in law totaled it. Anyway it developed a blown head gasket. I do my own work so watching this video reminds of that job. Later I replaced the radiator A/C compressor and condenser and dryer. I also replaced the brake pads and rotors. It always blows my mind how huge of plastic parts you end up with doing this stuff.

That round plug on the right of our screen near the bellhousing probably has an o-ring begging to be replaced. I have replaced many similar ones on 2.8 and 3.1 engines. Now would be the perfect time to do it.

@saranpaafamily

2 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly. Oh no. We’ll just have to wait until the new video.

"I haven't touched a BMW....I hate BMWs" The standard answer for anyone that has ever worked on a BMW/MIni product...to work on one is to hate one.

@paulleeson1218

2 жыл бұрын

I find that interesting, as a non mechanic but someone who likes doing his own mechanical work where possible I've owned & worked on E32, E34, E36 and E39, doing stuff like full suspension bushing changes, full brake renewals, full interior changes & various cam sensors & full services etc, I find them easy to work on, this is in the UK so RHD cars, and of course my works are optional as opposed to having to earn my living doing them so maybe that accounts for the differences in "likeability". Edited to add, All older cars obviously so maybe that also makes things easier.

RAY I don't Loosen the rockers . If you put the cam at the low point . You will have enough room to take the push rod out . Its easier that that way :-))

oh the massive smile that appeared on my face when you blew all those leaves out of the windscreen sill! hahaha, was hoping you would spread them all over the workshop, hahaha

these videos teach a lot and i love that

Ray, this is one of my favorites to date. I never walk away dumber after watching your videos, this is no exception. I love all of the content without the bullshit filler material. Well done, sir!

@richb4517

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true. Especially for us who work on our own cars!

Dammit ..... I forgot to have a great day. Was a bit late watching the vid and the opportunity just slipped by. There is always tomorrow....be a great day tomorrow.

thank you for your content,, it is nice easy watching nd listening in the morning when i am enjoying my coffee.. before working with idiots and strange customers all day.. it is my first video go to in the morning

Good job. That engine looked pretty clean inside for its age and mileage. The owner must have been keeping up on oil changes. Or perhaps it's just leaked so long that it's had a perpetual oil change..

@RunnJake

2 жыл бұрын

I suspect the same. tbh, its not too bad to just have a 20 buck jug of oil in your car vs a blown up engine or a costly repair(i would do this assuming i cannot do the repair myself or if i didnt have money readily available) as long as the end goal is to get it fixed

I like using a shoe box for things I need in order. Its a home shop trick but it may be nice for an extended time job. Poke stuff through the top, you can make notes/numbers on the box and some bigger parts can go inside. Worked wonders on a Nissan timing chain job I helped with and nothing blew up!

@northpoint1039

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I also will take a piece of cardboard from a cut up box and trace out the part like the Intake Manifold and then poke the bolts thru in their respective slots.

@foxman105

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes... interference engines... Step 1: Underestimate the time of how long it takes. Step 2: Find out you need specialized tools for locking the timing in place. Get the specialized tools. Step 3: Swear like a heathen as you remove more and more stuff just to get to the side of the engine you need, wonder why would anybody consider this anything than an engine out of the vehicle job... Step 4: Cut your self on an oil covered corner. Swearing and first aid optional. Step 5: Put the locking mechanism in place, read the instruction 10 times because they make little sense or they don't correspond to the tool precisely. Step 6: Replace the chain and anything else that's within reach because you're sure as hell not going back in. Step 7: Hope that you put enough but not too much Engine sealant on the side panel so it won't leak, but won't break off inside. Step 8: Have a small panic attack when you get overwhelmed by all the wires, screws and parts that need to go back. You're almost sure you'll do something wrong. Step 9: Put other things back on, while hoping you're doing it right. Re-read your notes at least thrice for the maximum effect. Put the oil in, remember that you forgot the filter when you're already one quart in. Replace filter. Put more oil in. Step 10: Have a larger panic attack when the thing doesn't crank or light up. Step 11: Reconnect the battery terminals. Step 12: Pray as you put in the ignition key. Step 13: Celebrate as nothing is clanking and the engine is running. It ended up as a 3 day job as opposed to one day job. Step 14: Obsess over the next 4 weeks and check every other day if there's nothing leaking. Swear it's not worth saving the money and leave it to a mechanic next time. Personal experience may vary.

@Hoaxer51

2 жыл бұрын

@@foxman105, I think got step four partially wrong: Cut yourself on an oil soaked corner. Swearing and first aid optional. First aid is always optional, the other part isn’t. It’s always the first thing that happens because you need to let off some of the pressure that’s building up inside you! You wouldn’t want to bleed to death because of too much pressure!🤬

@foxman105

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hoaxer51 Heh. I'm more of a silent rager. When I get frustrated enough I just stare at it for a minute or two and let the feeling simmer and boil until I've calmed down... that or I throw stuff... not the expensive stuff, or near expensive stuff... I learned not to do that after a 10mm wrench and a wind-shield had somehow became intertwined due to the elusive workings of gravity. I was aiming at the tree but the wrench bounced off...

Thanks Ray. Love watching your work..wife thinks I’m a nut job for watching someone working on motor vehicles but I don’t have to get my hands dirty and I find it fascinating. Your videoing and commentary is brilliant. Stay safe. 👍 🇦🇺

Glad to see you using the lights I sent you. Keep up the good work Ray!

25:11 Probably too late now, but you may want to replace the o-ring on the oil pump drive shaft at the back of the block. They are notorious for failing. The 2.8 and 3.1 engines have the same design.

@willsrestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are known for leaking and are a freaking nightmare that's why you replaced them with felpro

@larrymixer144

2 жыл бұрын

One of those 50 cent parts that takes a fortune to replace. I repaired an oil leak on a 706 Farmall that had an oil leak on a plate that had a fitting jerry rigged buy brazing a pipe angle on it. The problem was they melted a dollar and a half o-ring and it took about forty bucks to get to the o-ring. Totally crazy and it was a certified Case-IH mechanic that did the work.

This guy is one hell of a mechanic wish I knew what shop he’s working at in Florida since I live in Florida I would love to bring my car to him to work on 💯

@robsdeviceunknown

2 жыл бұрын

He's in Sarasota

@aliasfred

2 жыл бұрын

Just don't ask for a particular mechanic, shop owners hate that, and you may end up with a trainee or oil change guy working on your vehicle, ask me how I know. Dealerships were good for that. If you were a smaller independent shop with only 2 guys/gals, it was okay.

@richardvargus7443

2 жыл бұрын

@@aliasfred "dont make requests, or the business owner will punish you" God I cannot wait until Amazon decides to enter this business. I'm fairly forced to own this expensive contraption ill be damned if i cant request the mechanic

@calebwiant1182

2 жыл бұрын

i know the shop

Av noticed over year since bin watching you and now subscribed last six month that your attitude is ""MINT"" I love how always got other ppl in mind no matter what and always correct yourself in "ANY " situation if u believe to be corrected and your sense of humour for that I always have a great day!!!! Thank you from uk

Great work as always @Rainman Ray's Repairs

Oil pump drive could use a new o ring.

@willsrestorations

2 жыл бұрын

I certainly hope he reads the comments because if he doesn't change that o-ring I can almost guarantee that call will be back

Nice shiny clean intake valves! A thing of the past with modern direct injection.

@MWilk098

2 жыл бұрын

Proper maintenance keeps them clean just fine.

@badazz2969

2 жыл бұрын

@@MWilk098 very false my friend you can clean them every 10k still dirty as hell

@michaelsaucier5633

2 жыл бұрын

@@MWilk098 how do you properly maintain the back side of intake valves on a simple and regular basis?

@barryaiello3127

2 жыл бұрын

This is not a direct injection engine, I own one of these. That's why the valves were not that dirty to begin with.

Like # 988 this morning ... no rain here it's -20C looks like a nice day coming up .....

Wisely covers the holes in the heads when blowing them out! Experience is the best teacher!

I know how it feels to have low blood sugar. I've had problems with mine ever since i graduated high school. There are times when it's just fine then next minute it's either to high or to low

Did this job myself a year ago. Didn't unscrew the rockers as I manufactured a tool to lift them and pull the lifters out (mine is older, without vvt, so all lifters are the same length). Took me a day, including tool manufacturing.

@barryaiello3127

2 жыл бұрын

I think I've seen that tool for sale on Amazon..

nice to sit and enjoy a snack watching someone else doing yhe job. Thanks love you videos, very Educational.

Thanks Ray see you on the next one

Friday! Yeah! 😃 2022 😳🥺

I was surprised you didn't cover the intake ports to keep possible stuff from falling in.

@chrish7927

2 жыл бұрын

Valves are closed and he blew them out with compressed air.

Appreciate all of your videos! Gives me confidence to tackle my own repairs!

Your videos are the best. I love your ability to pre-empt the trolls when you start to do something that may be questioned if someone does not wait to see the entire video.

Hi Ray, I enjoy your videos and have already learned a lot. Thanks for sharing! They make a cheap valve spring compressor tool for this job so you don't have to mess with the rocker arm bolts. I think mine was $10 or $12. Good idea to replace the lower intake manifold gaskets as soon as possible as the factory ones are junk. I have had a few friends vehicles with these engines catch on fire.

I really enjoy watching you do you job so well! I am certainly no mechanic, but I believe that I have a much better understanding of how automotive engines work, and a better appreciation for how complex and delicate they actually are. I'm looking forward to the completion of this job!

You are doing great my FL brother keep it up and don't stop doing what you love to do!!!

Ray, FYI . The only thing you neglected is that the oil pump drive ( located in the valley) has a O-ring that is a high oil leakage problem on this engine and not easily accessible unless you have the intake off. Just information for you from a 35 year in a GM tech (retired) Good job on the repair. I hope you don’t have a come back oil leak😎.

@willsrestorations

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are notorious for leaking and a great point on your part

You should always replace the seals on the oil pump drive whenever you have the intake manifold off. They frequently leak!

@davidtryon1205

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I used to always suggest them when I worked at Napa, literally a 5 dollar part while ur in there to prevent something that will leak eventually.

I'm just here to add a "REEEEE!" just for the sake of saying it. Love your vids, your work, and professionalism. I'm quite fortunate to have access to a mechanic & gentleman like you.

You have to admit "how hard is it to work one handed while holding a camera " ..is admirable !!!

At 14:30 is the cv axle popped out? You can see the shiny shaft. In the first video you can see it better at 749.

There is nothing like having to disassemble half of the engine just to fix leaky valve cover gaskets 🤨 Great job btw, we love your channels and your content. Looking forward to more!

@barryaiello3127

2 жыл бұрын

Not just valve cover gaskets, he's replacing both lower and upper intake gaskets as well which are a notorious issue with these GM V6's, he saving the customer cash since he's gonna be in there anyway.

i enjoy your vidoes i used to work on cars and big rigs i can not do it any more becuse i can not walk or close my hands and i am in a powre wheelchaire i can wacth you and enjoy your vidoes and it makes me happy again

Regular combination plyers tips straight onto a 3 prong hose clamp works great and don't slip off. Thanks for your videos. I learn a lot.

I always do the oil pump drive O-ring while I'm in these balls deep. They make a tool to lift the rockers and remove the pushrods without loosening the hold down bolts, at least for the earlier versions of these motors. :) Everyone hates BMW's, even their owners.

@frugalprepper

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he will realize that when he sees the o-ring in the gasket set.

Hello hope you’re having a wonderful day today I’m about a six month subscriber and today I find myself in the hospital with COVID but getting better

@luisgonzalez3057

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you get better soon.

@richardscathouse

2 жыл бұрын

You went to the hospital for a mild flu?

@MrMerzinho

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardscathouse such a dissrespectful remark.. do you fancy yourself an expert in the medical field to spout out in confidence such an unknowledgeable and untrue comment toward one who is ill ? Disgraceful

@bradhaines3142

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrMerzinho in my personal experience it was a mild flu. you don't have to be a doctor to know what a mild flu feels like

@richardscathouse

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrMerzinho in fact I do. Not having medical insurance makes one conservative about consultation doctors, in haste. Most diseases that befall people will sort themselves out of you just carry on. With a positive attitude. That and the attitude doctors presented to me when I consulted them have led me to conclude that they are mostly unnecessary in the big picture.

"Stop not working"🤣 Story of my life!

Great work as usual Ray!

Note: Many auto makers will use a water jacket crossover through the intake manifold as a way to help heat up the intake to operating temp faster.

@oo0Spyder0oo

2 жыл бұрын

The intake crossovers are there to cool the manifold, as it does with the rest of the engine.

@TheGuruStud

2 жыл бұрын

No, it's to make the engine fail.

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP

2 жыл бұрын

It's not about heating or cooling. It's called _maintenance_ and _control_ of temperature.

For me, standard pliers work best for the 3 prong clamps if you have a straight vertical shot at it

@wssides

2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair with much wider jaws. (they also have a much better than most wire cutter)

That a bluepoint Ratcheting Crow Foot Set... 13 pc 3/8" Drive 12-Point Metric Ratcheting Crowfoot Wrench Set (8-19 mm) (Blue-Point) Item no: BFCRM712A Hope that helps Others @24:46 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

I love working on all the gm v6 motors around this era. From 3100 to the 3900 and everyone of them inbetween. Done gobs of work to all of them. Oil pan gaskets or the whole pan and lower intake manifold gaskets and rack n pinions on all of them are probably some of the more pleasant jobs i like doing on em. Gravy money!

Being a former auto mechanic myself I found out it's better to stay away from fix oil leaks on an engine that has all kinds of oil leaks on it without checking the crankcase ventilation because if the engine has massive Blow by that will cause massive oil leaks they will just leak again

2:57 It's not only a GM thing. Mercedes has been plagued with that phenomenon for several years. A huge problem in general, if you find not only the wiring harmed, but also connectors full of oil.

@Druid_Plow

2 жыл бұрын

I've noticed it most frequently on engines that have an exhaust manifold behind the rad. I'm in a heavy salt area so that helps, but I personally think the combined heat of rad and manifold just cooks that stuff until it crumbles even without a leak. Any looms in the back always seem to be in better shape.

Hi Ray! I had the pleasure of doing the same job on my 99 Oldsmobile Silhouette with the 3.4, I found that LISLE sells a push rod removal tool (PN: 483000 for $12.00) for this series engine. You did a great job on this engine! You mentioned low blood sugar, in my younger years I had the same problem. At the current age of 65 I have full blown diabetes, no more feeling in my fingers or feet, it's EXTREMELY frustrating working on cars with "dead" fingers. Keep an close eye on your glucose level and what you eat!

Have your self a great day Ray!

3:47 "I hate BMWs" as a German i couldn't agree more.

I would not have started this job without first degreasing the entire engine. What a grease ball engine bay!

Good thing to see in the morning

It is really nice to see that I am not the only one to put fluid caps on the right way.

I worked on my own cars for 40 years. Seeing shit like this just blows my mind!!!

Very professionally done..

Ive been binge watching these videos, and I'm impressed. Youre a very knowledgeable tech, and you pay attention to details the customers appreciate. Its too bad youre in FL or I'd be bringing my vehicles to you

Great job on showing how not easy people think it's easy to change out inlet seal on v type engines

Ray, I find your channel informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

Nice video, lots of details ! Thanks Ray !

I do not think anybody would envy you having to do this job. Very excellent work.

Nice work Ray!