And on this side of the bus if you listen carefully you can hear the braaaappp of the rare upstate New York rustpecker.

@flmmaz

7 жыл бұрын

Bahahahahaha

@TandemPVP

5 жыл бұрын

damn that was good

I love how Mrs. O laughs when you hurt yourself, true sign of a soulmate.

@Micko350

7 жыл бұрын

ParsedOut she was thinking, PUSSY!

@shaneanderson1036

3 жыл бұрын

make the man bleed ! lol

The best mechanic on YT uses a HF electric impact. That should show all those HF haters that it doesnt matter what brand tool you use as long as it works. Great video Eric O!!

@SouthMainAuto

7 жыл бұрын

I dunno about the best mechanic but the HF impact works great!

@throttlebottle5906

7 жыл бұрын

the current cordless stuff looks like clones of makita and milwaukee to me. the older brushed motor tools that is.

@kentuckylucky8316

7 жыл бұрын

John Shay ok

@DonBMW

4 жыл бұрын

Second that. Best KZread mechanic. Clear and detailed explanations with just enough sarcasm and a hint of hilarious comments.

For anyone that doesn't have big nasty and the hockey stick. A pittman arm puller fits perfectly around the lower control arm and pushes up on the balljoint stud to pop the control arm loose.

After a finger cut, its medically necessary to stop and get some ice cream to build up your defense system.

@mikechiodetti4482

5 жыл бұрын

Gees, I think I'm due "back payments" for that one! LOL!

This video was very interesting to me because I think so many people dont realize how rust can even affect removing ball joints to the point that it wasn't until 22 minutes into the 30 minute video before the ball joint finally came out. Eric took his time and used an intelligent methodology so that he wouldnt do any further damage to the CV boot. Quality is always job one at SMA. I have to admit it was nice to see that Eric O. Busted into the shop to check on Mrs. O. and Trinity. We had not seen them both in awhile and their banter between them is priceless. My favorite line was around 11 minutes in, " they bring their car in to check the washer fluid, and then call back to have me rebuild the engine. Paraphrasing ofcourse but I was rolling on the floor. I really enjoy this channel.

@SouthMainAuto

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the show Kenneth!

Love the channel Eric. Been a mechanic for a long time, and as far as I can tell none of the other how to programs ever show working on vehicles in the rust belt. Thanks for showing people what we have to deal with on a daily basis. You're awesome bro. Cheers to you and Mrs.O

I love the diagnostic videos, I watch most of them the whole way through and learn something every time. The mechanical parts replacement videos though.. I ALWAYS watch those because it's just good old fashioned fun.

Eric, thanks for taking the time to make the videos. You are making me a better mechanic. .I really do appreciate your help

"Oh my God, I'm gonna go step in front of a train" - almost fell out of my chair!!!!

Subarus demand a blood ritual

I admire you for not getting frustrated with your daughter while working on that. I know I don't have that much patience. Especially when it is challenging and I am worried about snapping a bolt.

Realism of the shop life definitely make your videos great, paired with your skills, know how, and ability to crack jokes tops them off nicely. Keep up the good work!

I started watching a road trip video ( a long time ago) with this funny guy and his brother in an 18 wheeler wrecker and been hooked on South Main Auto videos ever since. I've been off of work with rotator cuff surgery and been watchin South Main Auto videos like crazy.... can't seem to get enough. I especially like the family interaction and the joking around. Thanks for all you do Eric and keep 'em comin........

Mrs. O's face at the 10:00 minute mark when he burns his fingers on the socket. I laughed so much I had tears in my eyes!!!!!!

Tighten to spec... Grabs wrench... I heard it click... Lmao...

@doug900S

5 жыл бұрын

I chuckled at that one too! Actually, I rolled it back a bit, then laughed even harder!

Eric, Don't worry about the hearing protection, I am 71 and have worked around loud noisy tools all of my life and I can still hear out of one ear... LOL

@Travelingman-1980

7 жыл бұрын

David Tyndall ,what did ya say? Lol

Eric O , just wanted to say thank you for this vid. I did a Suby lower ball joint and wheel bearing and followed your lead to a T . I am a proud owner of my own "Big Nasty " and the job went off without a hitch. That pinch bolt was no match for a lil heat and rattle . Thank you for all your efforts on YT , they do not EVER go unnoticed . RB from Zion Drive Auto in Pittsburgh !

LOL. You could see the pain on his face when he said "One of my favorite customers" Customer service sucks, but that is the world we live in today. I think everybody can relate to that.

Great too see the ladies! Your daughter sure has grown since the last time I saw her in one of your videos. Great to see Mrs O again : ) Oh and you did a nice job getting that tough old ball joint out!

Im glad i found your channel, its like watching you work cars here in Scotland, ours dissolve in the weather too...and before anyone asks, we didn’t stop wearing kilts because of the rusty nuts.

This episode genuinely made me laugh. well done and thanks i needed that. Nice to see all the real everyday action!

Cuts finger off in front of the Ms. Sympathy delivered with a laugh and roll of electrical tape. Get back to work. Follows up by latching onto a hot socket. Sympathy denied. Tough crowd. Kiddo is sure growing up fast.

@steveallen5496

7 жыл бұрын

she is growing up fast time for a fishing video whole family this time thats an order :)

Gotta tell ya, you keep me watching. Real world stuff and comedy at the same time !!!

That phat bass groove at the end to show the finished product was a nice touch :-) I was like OHHHHH YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!

I've watched just about all of SMA's vids and this one is by far my favorite. Aside from the entertainment aspect, it's got tech, real world application, the trials of being a mechanic, a family man, and business owner. And for those of us that film, the editing aspect also.

Great Video. Got to see Fire, Big Nasty, Mrs. O, and Brake Clean. Plus the view after the install.

Hi Eric! We just did the ball joints on my 2005 forester xt, and I have to say your video was a giant help to the case!!! One balljoints was already replaced, that came out pretty easy, but on the other, we had to do the tricks you showed: prepare heat shield, heat up the bolt, work it out slowly. Also the balljoint was pretty reluctant to come out of the knuckle, but hammering the side and prying it down did the trick after half an hour :) anyways, thanks again for the great video, and keep up the good work!

I just want to say thank you Eric, And I believe you have saved me a lot of grief. I made the heat shield for the boot and like you, just patiently worked it. They broke loose tightening them surprisingly and then just worked at it with the torch back and forth, then voila it’s out and no carnage. I’m sure I join many in saying, “I owe you a beer!”

I have no inane comments, just admiration. Nice looking job considering where it started.

Wow, action packed video!!! Mrs. O, Trinity and the famous big nasty!!! Oh, plus brake clean!!!!!Man....what a big treat on this video! Love it!! Got my SMA fix! Cheers!!!

@TheForcedinductn

7 жыл бұрын

Action packed indeed! No need for a refund with this video! ;)

@ericcorse

7 жыл бұрын

You forgot fire and rust. LOL

@ashoppa

7 жыл бұрын

Even Ol' Longbarrel made an appearance!

@wearevergold6478

7 жыл бұрын

It's Shake'N Bake and I helped!

@JVerschueren

7 жыл бұрын

Those four cans of brake clean mocking us from the top of the tool chest for most of the video, leading up to the money shot, though!

A good trick I've used with the CV boot is to wrap a rag and soak the rag. Plus no cuts in the morning!

Great to find this one! Very informative! Thanks for taking us along. So nice to have a hoist. I always try to imagine me doing what you do laying on my back with the vehicle on jack stands. Apparently I like to take chances too!

Eric O. Your the man, never gives up.

Another Subie meets its match at SMA! Thanks Eric!

nothing like a south main auto video at 5am. Thanks!

I’ve had enough experience with these to know that the air gap is very important and a torch is necessary when doing ball joints on a Subaru. Eric you really put out great videos, thank you for your continued efforts.

If you put a small/thin piece of house hold fiberglass insulation between the boot and heat shield there is no risk of heat transfer/melting. Love the videos. Found the channel a few months ago.... I have found myself casually going back and watching most the videos. Awesome work!

Somehow I missed this video when it came out and just got around to watching it. Had to laugh, I am an airplane mechanic and that cotter pin looked good. It ain't going to the moon!

The joys of being a mechanic in the rust belt - the same job can be totally different in the rust zone! I often use a piece of tin like that but also find the heat retardant gel spray to be really good insurance against burning stuff. Good work Eric - real world repair! I can hear the KZread warriors saying "I can change those in 10 minutes" - an extra 15 and I can do a brake job too..... A lot of inexperienced guys would just twist that bolt right off and then have to deal with getting it out - it's really a learned skill knowing how to get stuff apart without breaking everything! Love your channel - I can relate to it!

Great Vid not even half way through and I think this is the best one you've ever done. I'm thinking best Sit Com of the channel!

Thanks for the lesson it heat transfer. Very interesting. Mrs O clearly knows all about it judging by the look on her face when you grabbed the socket that had been on the bolt you had been heating. Priceless.

Ha, thanks much for the Big Nasty trick. I was replacing the balljoints on my Subaru today and oh boy the pinched collars were sch-tuck in the hubs. Tried prying, hammering, screwing something onto the nut that I could knock... Not a budge. Road salt region. Then I remembered, hey, didn't Eric O once make a video of a Subaru balljoint replacement? I found my way back to this video, saw you air hammer the balljoint until it dropped. I thought: that just can't possibly come off so easily. Went to buy a cheap air hammer (that is also physically very small, about the size of a handgun -- should I call her Tiny Pepper or something?), hooked that in the air line, and BRRRRRR the damn joint came loose after a few easy rounds! It dropped exactly the same way as in this video. Saved my day! I knew watching these videos late in the evenings would come handy eventually. (y)

harbor freight also sells some mechanic gloves for 5 bucks...4 if you get a coopon..keeps the dirt out of the nails and the burns to a minimum and also prevents most small cuts..and cracks .. this is for Mrs O's comfort as well.

Eric as usual another great video. Real world. Enjoyed keep them coming. Best thing on the internet.

@arthurfricchione6614

7 жыл бұрын

Arthur Fricchione Eric thanks for the reply. As a mechanic myself though older than you and a very different speciality you show it and tell how it really is. Nothing fancy you just show it and do with real blood and sweat. I wish your business nothing but success

No criticism from me my friend. Great video as always. Its nice to see the family taking part too!

Wish I saw this before I snapped off my pinch bolts on both sides of my 07 Subie Forester.... same thing New England rust and just didnt know better than to go full auto with a Milwaukee impact gun... Great videos keep up the good work!

Love your shop, channel and family. Keep up the great work!

Good Video ...Mr. O....Nice to see Mrs' O is keeping you in line...lol...Oh dont forget that socket is hot..lol...Thanks for sharing

Great video. Done the exact same work on my own Subaru Forester. One hell of a work I must say. Took me a good number of hours (whitout the gas torch), had to dismount the entire wheel hub and put it on the bench, drill out the broken (of course) bolt and use a heavy slide hammer before victory over the elements. The Swedish road conditions with lots of salt during winters is definitely not the ideal conditions for car repairs. Always good to see that even the professionals sometimes enters the road to hell. A thing you never see on the car shows on TV. :D

Man, that bolt was giving me anxiety, I was cheering you on :p

Glad to be back at the SMA shop! Been a while since I’ve been here (KZread’s algorithm sucks monkey butt) but I know I can always come to SMA for quality entertainment!

As usual, great video! I love the 'slice of life' feel to the videos when Mrs. O and the kids make an appearance. It's like a much manlier version of The Kardashians. The Os.

I love the extra snippets of family life that we get with a SMA video - like Suzie coloring in Nemo... badly. lol But we still get all the vital information too - always happy to recommend a SMA video.

@satamanschmidt3428

7 жыл бұрын

Her name is Trinity. Now were did Eric come up with that name? The Matrix of course.

@labradormcgraw2409

7 жыл бұрын

SATAMAN Schmidt So where on Earth did I get 'Suzie' from? Man, I really need to pay more attention before I comment. lol

@SouthMainAuto

7 жыл бұрын

It is because I called her "sissy." She has two older brothers making her the sister or as I call her "sissy"

@labradormcgraw2409

7 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair Oh, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. At least I didn't completely invent the name. In that case: I love the extra snippets of family life that we get with a SMA video - like Trinity coloring in Nemo... badly. lol

@kevinwoodcock7578

7 жыл бұрын

yep and yep.. My son and daughter in law call my grand daughter sissy as well and her name is Ensley. And remember..."If they can do it...you can do it"...

I like watching your video I’m a licensed mechanic with forty plus years in my own shop in Ontario the rust belt lol always learn something new still Started my apprenticeship in 1968 and still working

Good job, Eric. Even here in Florida those Subaru pinch bolts can be a PITA to remove sometimes. Kudos to Mrs. O for her assistance and for putting up with you! :-)

So basically if you're from New York. Buy a car brand new. Buy several gallons of anti seize. Strip to the frame. Anti-seize every bolt/metal to metal connection and spray Kroil on everything below the rockers before every winter lol.

@sigmanigma77

5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking. I am originally from Arizona but currently live in California and I swear, just watching all these rust issues in the NE makes me think twice about ever living there. It would seem less expensive to do what you suggested when you first buy your car than to have any type of repair later. As for me, I'll be moving back to dry southern AZ soon and can't wait as the weather keep the undercarriage practically immaculate.

@NicholasLeader0

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah cars have a TTL (time to live) in the NorthEast.

22:00 great stuff on this channel! Loved the Subaru head gasket series! Subscribed. Just a little tip regarding that style ball joint. I found it beneficial to drive a wedge in the split to reduce the clamping force on the upper part of the ball joint. I made my own wedges with different thicknesses by cutting of the tips of chisels (to avoid bottoming out and hitting the ball joint to early). Pick wedges with sharp angle. To steep angle and the wedge will pop right back out and not work as intended. Goal is to drive the wedge in so that it gets clamped in place. I also use to leave the ball joint in place in the lower arm (after loosening it) with the nut in place and then using the a breaker bar to the lower arm to pull the ball joint loose. Using this method could save you time and energy. At least i found this to work great for me. I have 15 years experience in a small shop (certified auto technician Norway).

@codyessay2240

11 ай бұрын

I used this technique and it worked good. Wished I had that giant red lever tool that would have save me half an hour.

Early Notification Squad😁 "Im low on washer fluid, can you rebuild the engine while I wait"? 😂

@Tedybear315

7 жыл бұрын

That's where you drain out 1 quart of oil. And replace that quart with "Marvel Mystery Oil". And then do a burn out and jump out of the trunk like Scotty K.

I legit lol'd when he said "answer the phone woman"

I was telling myself how easy it is to change out a lower ball joint in a Subaru iv done sooooo many and they take seconds then I remember I live in California every things easy here. Nice work Eric you always make everything look easy

@throttlebottle5906

7 жыл бұрын

I would love to see all the Cali. mechanics work on the rust belt stuff for a month, including the dealer folks who decide what flat-rate hours are allocated.. I bet the allowed hours would jump way up shortly there after ;)

I didn't see anything wrong with that procedure my friend. I have been spinning wrenches for over 50 years and there should be more like you. That explains why you are so busy. Keep up the great work!

Flying rust, fire, awesome effects, and Brake Clean. best. video. ever.

That was so funny at the end when the music came on showing the completed ball joint! 😂😂😂

its not a sma video without a shot of break clean. good job

Another great video man👍🏻 love your videos.

Great videos! I've found the 1" ceramic fiber blanket/insulation makes an effective fire and heat shield. Edges are not not nearly as sharp, either.

Favorite channel on KZread. Love you're work eric

I wish I had your patience. Keep using the safety equip., glasses, ear plugs, dust mask, you'll be glad you did when you're my age. Great video thanks.

My 1/4 inch DeWalt impact smelt like burning electric for the first 20 or so times. My 3/8 DeWalt never smelled at all. Thanks for a great video.

Just finished getting out the front ball joints on my sister's outback, your strat with the air hammer and chisel bit saved the day. Got one side out using a strat I saw on an A1 Auto video but couldn't use that method on the other side as the threads on the ball joint were completely mangled (nut looked to have been cross threaded on). Pulled out the air hammer and with a little back and forth I got the ball joint out.

Love the vids with the family involved. Adds some fun!

Very good video Eric. Good job. Thanks

Hello having been in the auto repair industry and engineering since i was a young lad off 16 and now been nearly 58, you wear safety specs, but when using air hammers. grinders etc hearing protection should also be worn, I found out the hard way as I have lost some hearing and for the past 5 years I have suffered from Tinnitus, and all because of not using hearing protection when I was younger. On a lighter note I do enjoy your videos, and I have learnt a good few things from your videos.

Hello Eric & All I watch you use the torch quite often to heat up a frozen bolt / nut etc. however I have not noticed you using a cool can with the heat to shrink & shock the bolt. This was a great example of the type of situation i have found the combination to be very effective in breaking the bolt free. Works wonders on frozen brake bleed valves as well. Loved the heat shield my favorite is an old coffee can.

I like the Hockey Stick. Gonna have to make one of those.

Star of the Show Mrs O with respect brother.

Oh, Loved the recap montage, learning new tricks I see!

you cover all the questions but now i'm going to ask you way you did a god job

Just bought a subaru outback to tote the grandkids about. I watch to see what jobs are in my future..... thanks so much for what you do. I live in the mountains of western north carolina what I consider the semi rust belt. We get a few snows a year so if you can stay at home and avoid driving about those few times wrenching is easier and the car lasts longer.

ha, as a subaru dealer tech in MN i thoroughly enjoyed this. usually when we find the ball joints bad, the other two bushings on the control arms have also started to perish so we'll usually sell a whole LCA. Doesn't help much with the taking out but does make the going in much more enjoyable. If the ball joint bolt won't move you *can* drill out the whole joint and use an over-long bolt with a nut at the end, though obviously that's not ideal.

You know a guy who cuts alot with the torch when he checks the air blast coming out even when he is just heating something up. Gotta love the salt belt....keeps us busy.

I'm so glad we don't have rust in the south like y'all do up there. One, maybe two, days a year with brine on the road doesn't do too much damage.

To use as a heatshield you can always use some smaller fire blankets and wet them save the boot, we used them around airbags on the highway tractors. Or a wet face cloth in a pinch.

It's just not gonna happen today... Will you talk to her? No, we have already started our process here, Vanessa. Trust me... Be a secretary. You can do it!!! 🤣 I watch for the rust- I stay for the banter.

Your the "Master Problem Solver" Thanks

Once the ball joint pinch bolt is out, I usually leave it bolted to the control arm and smash the control arm with a BFH. Anyway... love the videos!!!!!!!

"Put a little extra in it. Then you can go 2 weeks." I was dying laughing at that.

I'll say this extra loud sense you forgot your hearing protection using 'big nasty'. CONGRATULATIONS ON HITTING 90K SUBSCRIBERS WELL DONE!!!!! Have a nice day!

Love this channel just for the comedy factor!

Excellent job as always.

I thought I was the only one that loves brake cleaner . I am proud to know that i am not alone . Another good use for the miracle spray , It will drop a hornet out of the sky. You can hear it seize up in mid flight.(YAY!) Great videos. Keep 'em comin' thanks Kevin in NC

Hearing protection. Eric, I want to explain something about hearing loss you probably don't understand. The problem with hearing loss isn't that you lose your hearing. That's what makes hearing loss so insidious. You can still "hear" while you are losing it so you don't recognize the problem until it is too late. What you lose is your ability to understand speech. You lose the high frequency part of the hearing spectrum. Unfortunately the consonants that make up 80% of English language speech are in the high frequency spectrum. You can still hear and understand the vowels but there are only five vowels. 20% of speech. You can no longer discern the difference between K and T and M and P and F and all the rest of the 21 consonants. So you still "hear" speech but you can't understand it. It is maddening and frustrating. Your relationships with EVERYONE suffers because you can't communicate. You misunderstand much of what is said to you and you respond to what you "heard", not what was said. Frankly it makes you look like an idiot. Every relationship in your life suffers. Personal and professional. Yup, your very ability to make a living suffers because you can no longer communicate with the customers or your office gal who has to be able to effectively communicate with you. I lost my high frequency hearing when I was 12 due to an illness. Take it from a guy who knows what it is like to go through life and "Huh" is his most commonly used word. Hearing aids suck and are outrageously expensive. Inconvenient and uncomfortable. Protect your hearing like the precious gift it is because your ability to communicate is far more important than you know.

@stephensomersify

5 жыл бұрын

Yep I lost my hearing (understanding speech) across 50 years of rifle shooting - even WITH ear defenders - not good for ALL of life (home and work and pubs)

@rickowens4397

5 жыл бұрын

Good info, that. Sooo... Should I be wearing ear protection while watching these videos? :)

@edwardvanoeveren7873

5 жыл бұрын

As a mechanic, you also rely more on hearing ability for diagnosis and feedback to adjustments than you likely realize. Don't want to lose that ability, in order to retain your professional abilities and financial well-being!

@TheMausymaus

5 жыл бұрын

Not only this, but you can also gain horrible symptoms like tinnitus

@bigtonka82

5 жыл бұрын

Huh? I couldn't hear a word that you wrote. Lol

Awesome job Eric O.

I have a major complaint... I am super jealous of the fact you're a god damn vehicle guru and I'm stuck struggling to figure out what's wrong with my truck. Keep up the awesome videos bud.

You done a great job man anyone says differently ignore them cheers

Awesome job Eric!!

Nice video! Keep it up. We all learn from you. Thanks.

Love it when Mrs O gives you the business. I give Miss Marge the business until she gives me the finger, then I back it off a 1/4 turn. Keeps things spicy. Great video.

Yes, Eric O. is bringing the pain "Big Nasty" is back by popular demand also Mrs. O is back :) and we get a bonus "Brake Cleaner" Solid A + rating - P.S. Is good to see alternatives ways in doing various cars repairs is often fun over the conventional way.