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Fixing a HACK JOB “Repair” On A Toyota RAV4 Subframe
Unfortunately someone in the past had damaged the subframe on my mom’s 2016 Toyota RAV4 and didn’t bother to fix it properly. The mount for the passenger side rear lateral arm was pushed through the subframe, sheering the mount and turning the poor subframe into a paperweight. Whoever “fixed” the car last welded the lateral arm and lateral arm mount together very poorly, and made the car very unsafe to be in on the road. In this video, I’ll be repairing the car properly by replacing the subframe, lateral arms, and the hardware that was welded.
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Mercedes SL500 R230 Restoration - Part 1
Переглядів 3,7 тис.8 місяців тому
In part one of the restoration we will get my new SL500 roadworthy again. It’s been neglected for quite some time and needs a bit of love and some new parts!
Lexus FACELIFT - 2013-15 Lexus ES350 Rear Facelift How-to
Переглядів 83910 місяців тому
Today we’ll be updating the look of my neighbors 2015 Lexus ES350 to the 2016 design. While the 2016-2018 has more cosmetic mods than just the bumper and exhaust tips, my neighbor only cared about those two things so let’s get to it!
My Wagon’s Transmission FAILED After Mechanically Sorting out the Car!
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My Wagon’s Transmission FAILED After Mechanically Sorting out the Car!
How to Paint Bumper at Home | Professional Results!
Переглядів 488Рік тому
Today I’ll be showing you guys how to paint a bumper “DIY Style” at home with spray cans. In this video I paint a three stage pearl Subaru white. This video will also apply to 2 stage basecoat/clearcoat as well.
I Bought and Mechanically RESTORED A $600 Mercedes WAGON!
Переглядів 12 тис.Рік тому
Join me as I fixed my cheap 2002 Mercedes E320 4MATIC and get her ready to hit the road again!
Restoring CRASHED Civic Coupe and Giving it a Facelift
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Restoring CRASHED Civic Coupe and Giving it a Facelift
Getting my $300 Silverado Back on the Road
Переглядів 166Рік тому
I found myself this 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 for sale at less than scrap value. In todays video, I focus on the mechanical issues and get the car back on the road and driving again! Stay tuned for next video for the bodywork!
Fixing Front End Clunk on 2005 Volvo S60
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Today I replaced the upper and lower engine mounts , along with the front sway bar end links. While I was replacing these parts, I noticed the ball joints and left side axle were bad so I went ahead and replaced those as well. Enjoy! 2005 Volvo S60 2.4L N/A This repair can be applied to many P2 chassis Volvo models.
Fixing my Oil Burning Mercedes
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals on my W211 Mercedes E500 My 2006 Mercedes E500 was suffering from excessive oil consumption. Upon further inspection, I noticed the valve cover gaskets were leaking. I was also able to diagnose bad valve stem seals due to the blue smoke occurring after idling for a while. Simply blipping the throttle after a few mins of idling would send a big cloud of smoke in the ai...
Volvo S60 P2 Exhaust Flex Pipe Repair DIY
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Volvo S60 P2 Exhaust Flex Pipe Repair DIY

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  • @corneliusd3688
    @corneliusd3688 27 днів тому

    You wasted too much time to get to your point.

  • @ThatE55Kid509
    @ThatE55Kid509 29 днів тому

    How did you verify it was the valve seals

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 29 днів тому

      @@ThatE55Kid509 The car would puff a big cloud of blue smoke every few minutes it idle. In the mornings when I would start the car I’d also get a big cloud of blue smoke. After replacing the valve seals, this went away completely.

  • @serkanserkan111
    @serkanserkan111 Місяць тому

    how many bar of air are you blowing in cylinder?

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 29 днів тому

      @@serkanserkan111 I believe I was using 80psi in this but that is a bit excessive. Since then I’ve done this job one more time on another m113 and I used 30 psi

  • @tebogodire1929
    @tebogodire1929 Місяць тому

    Wow 🎉 thanks for this great video, I'll definitely buy this kit and use it to replace the valve stems seals on my 2010 Dodge Journey 2.7v6 24valves😢

  • @thedoo777
    @thedoo777 Місяць тому

    I swear up and down about hiroes coiloversIf if you drive it in sports mode you should be good to go is handles better and the right quality is not that bunch different, if you want the old man's mode soft you might as well just go with the ABC

  • @EricMinorEpitomized
    @EricMinorEpitomized 2 місяці тому

    Your knowledge is impeccable. I have a 2009 SL600

  • @c-teamtrading9690
    @c-teamtrading9690 2 місяці тому

    WTF with the hillbilly exaust system Insult to a Mercedes🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 2 місяці тому

      @@c-teamtrading9690 don’t worry, it’s back to stock now

  • @paulgeek
    @paulgeek 2 місяці тому

    Very much looking forward to Part 2, its been months now. Very important to all of us, what did you pay for car? How much have you spent on parts? Any idea how much time you spent on these repairs? Very enjoyable video to watch.

  • @yairmiron329
    @yairmiron329 2 місяці тому

    Nice video. Thanks for the information. Where can we get this kit for the valve springs? Can you share a link please?

  • @peytonbuzz
    @peytonbuzz 2 місяці тому

    This video is impressive....keep them coming!!!!

  • @peytonbuzz
    @peytonbuzz 2 місяці тому

    Where's part 2???

  • @DBOOKIN208
    @DBOOKIN208 3 місяці тому

    Nice bro , just cut my exhaust off , best fun ever , people hate me but , fkk it 🤣🤘 ua-cam.com/video/_kPz791dMe0/v-deo.htmlsi=0VMIfIyE-htgd7tN

  • @jedi-mic
    @jedi-mic 3 місяці тому

    You can just use a valve remove tool you don't need to buy that device

    • @bi7259
      @bi7259 3 місяці тому

      How does that work as opposed to the tool in the video?

  • @billtimmins1880
    @billtimmins1880 3 місяці тому

    Your Father must be in the background somewhere! I can't believe the ABC suspension is working with original accumulators and 165K miles or whatever you said the miles the car had on it.

  • @mikimiki195
    @mikimiki195 4 місяці тому

    Dude you are way too relaxed doing this job. I just did valve seals on my BMW N63 engine I was hard job. But I got it done. FYI anyone trying to do this job just be careful do not push down on the valve if you drop valve down you are royalty Fucked Good video tho

  • @YNG-ro
    @YNG-ro 4 місяці тому

    What site did you go to for bolt pattern removing and replacing it

  • @richardchadwick9836
    @richardchadwick9836 4 місяці тому

    I'm amazed at your knowledge of the SL.

  • @stanislavb.5163
    @stanislavb.5163 4 місяці тому

    привет. отличное видео. я делаю такую работу в России Москва. на м113 работа занимает 2.5-3 часа . на м112 2.5 часа максимум.

  • @morganblais5046
    @morganblais5046 4 місяці тому

    Ive found on the passenger side you cannot mount the brackets as far forward as you did on the drivers side. Wish id seen the snipe earlier as ive been trying without and it gasses you out quick without it.

  • @xXHakunoXx
    @xXHakunoXx 4 місяці тому

    Your engine looks very healthy from the inside mine is like almost complete black.

  • @jianliu7516
    @jianliu7516 4 місяці тому

    I m doing same job on my car today use the same tools, my 2005 E500 burned a lot of oil for years. it is easy for upper stems but very difficult for bottom inner stems because the tool too long won't fit to remove the bottom inner springs. Your video only showed the easy part but skip the difficult part. But still good video anyway.

  • @havocshots2k
    @havocshots2k 4 місяці тому

    Dude you are sooooo knowledgeable and not only that but, you are so patient on explaining it’s right on the money 💪🏻 I have to give you an A+. Actually with a million ++++++++++++++++ signs Great job done and thank you for helping me and most definitely others as well! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💯

  • @Security2U
    @Security2U 5 місяців тому

    Hello iv a 1999 w210 with the 2.4 engine car has 50 thousand miles do you think i should change this part for peace of mind or is there plenty life left in it yet Thanks

  • @bigdog7813
    @bigdog7813 5 місяців тому

    Nicely done. Very impressed with your knowledge. Looking forward to future videos on the SL.

  • @rickchowsr2532
    @rickchowsr2532 5 місяців тому

    Ethan I know this video is older but do you happen to links for everything needed to do this job? I was only able to find the valve cover gaskets pcv hoses and valve seals I’m looking for the spring compressor and the bolts that hold down the valve train TIA

  • @kendogg1173
    @kendogg1173 5 місяців тому

    Thats a hell of a job to do without a lift, good job man!

  • @Jonathanwrighteous
    @Jonathanwrighteous 6 місяців тому

    Did you disconnect the SBC or disable to SBC? - I’m about to do brakes and wondering what I should do for SBC

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 6 місяців тому

      Yes, I unplugged the connector to the SBC pump

  • @luispinto3928
    @luispinto3928 6 місяців тому

    Did you also replaced the camshaft bridge with new bolt?

  • @N-e.o
    @N-e.o 6 місяців тому

    Bought the exact same kit. Gonna do this next week myself😊

  • @broken55muffler31
    @broken55muffler31 6 місяців тому

    This is crazy! Cool technique! Gonna have to try it! And to guy mentioned turning cyl thats Pretty cool saved me taking off the heads.. if compression is good on my engine ill try this burning oil i have 221k miles. Thanks bro.

  • @jenniferwinkel
    @jenniferwinkel 6 місяців тому

    Way to save your mama!

  • @matthewrooke386
    @matthewrooke386 7 місяців тому

    Fabulous video, looking forward to part 2 👍👍

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones7881 7 місяців тому

    when the rear muffler hanger breaks that what damages the flex pipe.

  • @MikesMercsandothercars
    @MikesMercsandothercars 7 місяців тому

    Hi - you made that look easy! Did you need to bleed the rear brake lines? If so, how did you do this? Similarly....did you need to bleed the hydraulic suspension after changing the accumulators? How is the consumer battery in the back of the car - does it run down quickly? Sometimes the battery control module can have issues...especially if anybody has ever made the mistake of disconnecting the front battery before disconnecting the consumer battery, hooking a battery charger directly to the front or rear battery....or worse still trying to jump start from the rear battery. Good luck with this resto. Mike

  • @AFFALTERBACHgtamods
    @AFFALTERBACHgtamods 7 місяців тому

    Did you remove the Chain tensioner or just removed the Rockerarms without removing the Chain tensioner?

  • @gianfrancoa
    @gianfrancoa 7 місяців тому

    Even though I don't like the way it was originally "fixed", I don't think that arm provides any additional safety. That arm is just to provide the right geometry. The trailing arm, the lower control arm and the shock absorber are the main bearing structures of the rear suspension. Glad that you replace the whole subframe

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 7 місяців тому

      This arm controls the rear toe angle. My thought is that if the weld breaks loose on the highway, the wheel could toe out sharply. At speed, I feel like it could cause some damage. Such as losing control of vehicle and causing an accident. Either way, I agree with you, I’m glad it has a new subframe too.

    • @user-kw1ig4yu6i
      @user-kw1ig4yu6i 11 днів тому

      I believe you're right, especially if it ever fails. Cause if you've ever dealt with a rear bent toe arm, you know that feel is sending your steering sideways. ​@@OnlyKelp

  • @Vaino_Hotti
    @Vaino_Hotti 7 місяців тому

    What on earth could've been the reason to weld a control arm bolt like that?

  • @nassr-edinsijoumi7384
    @nassr-edinsijoumi7384 7 місяців тому

    I have exactly the same problem for a Slk 350. I find anyone to do it.. so the problem is still there

  • @willjr2520
    @willjr2520 7 місяців тому

    So convenient to be next to FCPeuro if you have to ship your parts back. I’m in the west coast and shipping 5L oil costs more than half its price. Hopefully a return center opens in their AZ facility.

  • @babytoymania516
    @babytoymania516 8 місяців тому

    good work!

  • @roryfreeman9433
    @roryfreeman9433 8 місяців тому

    Real hack job

  • @shapnasohail874
    @shapnasohail874 8 місяців тому

    Nice job 🎉

  • @Parklc13
    @Parklc13 8 місяців тому

    Yes. I have the same one wt 165 000 miles. :) Went thru the same procedures. Keep up, it's a great car.

  • @arsinoeivlostprincess4228
    @arsinoeivlostprincess4228 8 місяців тому

    Amazing content. Esp the screens. . Way way way back in the day I got to drive a NEW 280 se 3.5. Conv. Way back.

  • @trashmesoftsoft
    @trashmesoftsoft 8 місяців тому

    How much did you buy it for? Auction buy?

  • @gianfrancoa
    @gianfrancoa 8 місяців тому

    Nice restoration!! Hopefully the ABC doesn't eat you alive. Looking forward for part 2

  • @lynskyrd
    @lynskyrd 8 місяців тому

    I unsubscribed- you have VERY bad safety habits and you don't know how to jack up a car. It's nice to see people getting their hands dirty and sharing what they know- but sir- you're dangerous. 6:18 'speaks' volumes... no jacks, no wheel chocks - just a $35 walmart jack 'thing' and I'd be surprised if you actually applied your parking brake. Interestingly, I saw a jack stand in the thumbnail ???

  • @eatont9999
    @eatont9999 9 місяців тому

    I've done valve stem seals on other engines but the process is the same. It's not exactly what I would call fun but sometimes it is necessary. I've heard all the tricks about using rope and barring the engine over, etc. but it's a waste of time if you have at least minimal shop air. You can put a squeeze clamp on the end of the valve while you are getting parts ready if one is that paranoid. I have an 03 S430 with about 185K on it. It doesn't burn any oil past what is normal. I'm about 1qt low after 10k miles. Hopefully I don't have to do valve stem seals anytime soon.

  • @bigthecat1808
    @bigthecat1808 10 місяців тому

    Did this fix your oil consumption issue?

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 10 місяців тому

      For the most part yes, although I still have some blue smoke coming from the exhaust above 4,500rpm. Luckily I'm not at that rpm very often. I suspect I have a few sticking piston rings.