Archer's garage and whatnot.
Archer's garage and whatnot.
Hi! My name is Mike Archer. I've been a mechanic all my life, and spent 11 years in a dealership as a diesel engine tech. My goal with this channel is to give anyone the confidence needed to perform repairs and NOT have to pay the big shops. I also use the channel to document fun stuff with my family. I hope you enjoy!
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excellent video!
Oh, this is a novel KZread idea.
I'm in Bradenton Florida. I have one of these that I just got started a few months ago. I also have a wagon that's been sitting for 51 years....
Yes sir! I watched and commented on your video. My shop is in Winter Haven.
@@Archersgarageandwhatnot that's awesome! Keep up the good work. Us Florida guys have got to stick together.
I love seeing this.
great video and thanks very much.
So if its a clogged vent causing excessive vacuum in the tank which in turn causes the engine to quit, hypothetically, could you remove the gas cap and vent the tank through the filler neck -- either with a hose or propping open the flapper?
That would probably be a good way to check it....
@@Archersgarageandwhatnotok thanks. I have the same issues on my Excursion and I don't really want to do the tank. I'm assuming the vents can't be accessed with with it still up in there
@@rnw124 depending on the length and size of your arms, you might be able to loosen the straps. However, I think you're on the right path (diagnosticaly) by opening the cap.
thats so not right. you dont even show the install of the first 2 screws which is the hardest part. well thanks for nothing
You're welcome.
How do you loosen the tensioner
This part is called a “charge kit” they make beefier ones, as the originals tend to warp. Only 50$ on Amazon and it comes with the O ring and little gear inside. Thanks for the video!
Nice video!! thanks, any idea about the bolt torque for the botton side
Just the video i needed. Saved me $1500
what year ford focus?
2011. Should be similar for 07-11
You still have that car ?
I do! It's my daily driver.
Very helpful and easily explained thanks for the hlp
Great video man! Keep it up! 🔥🔥🔥
Money money money, they don't give a🤬who you are.
FORD GM & CHRYSLER has gotten rid of Tranny Dipsticks What a Dumb thing these Car Manufacturers have done..
That's some pretty brick to work off of. Hate to see it get stained up with fluids. If the 6f35 has a torque converter shutter, I personally would replace the torque converter. When the TC goes, it spreads garbage throughout the trans and now it's a complete rebuild. I have rebuilt a few. Its a $3500-5k trans vs a TC replacement job.
A suggestion from the land of Rust and Corruption; Always crack your fill plug BEFORE you drain your fluid that way you are sure you can refill.
Ah! Good point. Something we don't usually consider here in the south. Thanks!
2013 Fiesta same issue?? My ex wife has one, and although I don't know exactly what her symptoms are, but she has complained about her transmission.
If it's a washboard type feel while shifting, most likely it will be fluid related. At the very least, it's a cheap test, AND it's never bad to have fresh fluids.....
Top guy
You are really good and honest man. May God bless you and your family brother.
if you cant post the Repair order with the recommendation the transmission be replaced for a torque converter shudder you cannot make any claims about what the lady was told or not told.
Dude thanks!!!!! I’m subscribing!!!! More ford focus videos plz!!!
I appreciate that!
For a pro job people, please use a torque wrench and in sequence. Yes it won’t leak 9 times out of ten the way this guy did it but I have done a hundred of these jobs and I will use a torque wrench to specs every time.
Good video,Mike. Can we invite you to do a product review on our auto LEDS?
Absolutely!
@@Archersgarageandwhatnot Is there any way we could reach out to you?
@@Vivianauxito how about email? [email protected]
@@Archersgarageandwhatnot will reach out to you soon,sir
@@Vivianauxito I'm looking forward to it
What year is this? Thanks
Looking to do a 2010 let me know if it's the same
It's a 2011. Should be the same as yours.
I got scammed by a transmission place! The transmission place said they flushed my fluid out and refilled with new transmission fluid. What they didn't realize is that I was going to check to see if the transmission lines had been disconnected and reconnected! Well,they lied and I called them out on it! Beware people these dealerships are scams! Your better off with your own personal mechanic.
im so glad the shop my dad used to work for turned into a family friend to me. the old guy their filters out "need now" and "think about it until next time" for me when i take my car their. not to mention when im on the phone with the young guys they only talk about the noise or problem i take it in for to help me :) shout out to Zehner's service center. they keep my car running
I am so proud of you. I am glad there is honest people out there looking after us. THANK YOU. I hope these CRMINALS get the Karma they deserve.
I'd clean them resurface the rotors and not charge her couse she was my freind .
Where do you have your work shop
Too many mechanics and not enough work, so they sell stuff people don’t need. Its desperation. Then there is cars that actually need work and they go in the junk yard instead because they don’t want to work on them. They want easy things for lots of money.
Can you please post the dealerships info so people can stay clear away from them?
Clowns probably CHRISTIANS too😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Full disclosure needed...name the dealership
During my time as a tech at a Ford dealer they hired a service advisor who constantly pressured me to lie and upsell everything possible. Management was fine with it. At one point he was shouting at me to hurry on a low profile 4-tire replacement for a Mustang. I did the rush job he wanted and scratched at least two of rims, necessitating repairs that cost them way more than me just installing the tires carefully. Total, pathetic joke. And the egos, my god, the egos of people there.
My wife took ours to a Hyundai dealer for oil change. They told her that the brakes were metal on metal. She called me and it didn’t sound right, I told her to take it home. The pads needed replaced but were not metal on metal and did it myself for a fraction of what they wanted. Never went back and then got rid of the Hyundai. They told her it was unsafe to drive home and it was not
That’s why they’ve earned the name “ STEALERSHIP “
I thought it was a good video, but a little constructive criticism is you should have thought out the pad placement of the new pad in relation to the old pad, prior to starting the video, so the brake pad wasn't moved around several times. I think just place in the bed in front of the old pad would have proven your point and a matter of seconds. I hope you're not upset at my, as I say constructive criticism, but I think you can make your channel a lot better by, just thinking through your presentation a little bit more. Because I like your channel and I watch it often.
I appreciate constructive criticism. I also need a tripod! I'm starting to take the channel more seriously lately. So, improvements are coming.
@@Archersgarageandwhatnot I think your channel is really good, and it has a lot of potential. Keep up the good work. You're on the right track. God bless you.
"stealership" I am stealing that.
Ford UK did this to us it was 12 months old they wanted to replace discs and pads all round the car had 3k miles on clock
Smh...
Hat s off to you buddy. I love that you help others.
Heath and safety not high on your priority
Sorry, not learning anything on this video. thank you.
Are you dense? It was an update to a story video....SMH Goof
I'm a mechanic and as soon as I saw that thumbnail I could tell those pads still had plenty of life. It's very sad that there's so much shadiness in the automotive repair world. Thank you for being a voice of truth and knowledge though
Awesome vid dude. 141k views on the other. Great stuff dude. Keep it up!! 💪🏽
Guarantee you they wouldn't have even replaced the pads even if she went for it! They're such crooks. I work on people's car in the neighborhood at my house as my side gig. I'm always honest and do the right thing for the customer. Screw someone over once, they complain on Faceboook, and my business is gone. It's not worth it. Take care of your customers and they will come back and send others!
Thanks for sharing like the old saying goes. Trust me verify, and unfortunately, if people are not aware of what they’re doing and don’t have any knowledge on these things, there are those low lifers at trying to rip them off at the dealership sounds like they’re the one to push it to shame on him