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Bobby Ray & Sons DIY
Приєднався 17 кві 2007
Sharing things we learn while wrenching on Corvettes, other cars and whatever needs building or fixing!
My dad loved cars and was an exceptional mechanic. He used to say that we could fix just about anything if we took the time to read, learn and then proceeded with patience and care. Now we can learn even faster with videos! My dad helped me immensely, I learned so so much from him, and the hours spent leaning over hoods or building or fixing things around the house are some of my fondest memories with him. Now my oldest son has become a great mechanic too - and I probably learn more from him than he does from me! So this channel is us trying to pay it forward and help others. We hope it’s helpful to you!
Note: We're always learning and welcome feedback, guidance and advice!
I'm Rob (the dad). Ray is my late father. My middle name is Raymond and my funny southern name is "Bobby Ray”.
My sons are Andrew, Mark and Ryder and currently (Nov 2022) they're ages 23, 18 and almost 10.
My dad loved cars and was an exceptional mechanic. He used to say that we could fix just about anything if we took the time to read, learn and then proceeded with patience and care. Now we can learn even faster with videos! My dad helped me immensely, I learned so so much from him, and the hours spent leaning over hoods or building or fixing things around the house are some of my fondest memories with him. Now my oldest son has become a great mechanic too - and I probably learn more from him than he does from me! So this channel is us trying to pay it forward and help others. We hope it’s helpful to you!
Note: We're always learning and welcome feedback, guidance and advice!
I'm Rob (the dad). Ray is my late father. My middle name is Raymond and my funny southern name is "Bobby Ray”.
My sons are Andrew, Mark and Ryder and currently (Nov 2022) they're ages 23, 18 and almost 10.
Handheld Vacuum Review + ProTip: Cover wheels BEFORE covering your car!
Getting a big vacuum out is a hassle. This tiny handheld vacuum legitimately works! And it’s so overboard easy to use and keep your car immaculately clean!
Mini Rechargeable Vacuum:
Aorika Car Vacuum Cleaner... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4D6GPLV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Tire Covers
VINPATIO Tire Covers 4 Pack,... www.amazon.com/dp/B092JDK1ZX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Superweave California Car Cover
www.calcarcover.com/
Mini Rechargeable Vacuum:
Aorika Car Vacuum Cleaner... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4D6GPLV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Tire Covers
VINPATIO Tire Covers 4 Pack,... www.amazon.com/dp/B092JDK1ZX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Superweave California Car Cover
www.calcarcover.com/
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Bike Safety Tip: Add a Small Rad Front Flasher!
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Anytime you’re riding a bicycle on shared use roadways, day or night, have a small front flasher blinking! This dramatically increases motorist ability to see you. Even if they’re not looking for you the flashing is eye-catching! 
How to Black Dress your Wheel Wells
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If your wheelwells are dirty or dull they’re not going to compliment your gorgeous wheels. Use this simple and easy process to get deep black and easy to clean wheel wells that make your wheels and car look amazing 👊👍
C4 Corvette Door Panel Fix with 3/4in Angle Brace
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Crazy simple. Please like, share and comment if this video helps you! Ace Angle Brace www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/angles-braces-and-brackets/braces/5289475 Zip Tie Fix ua-cam.com/video/PaKADQB9DUc/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
How To: C4 Corvette on Quick Jacks
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Quick Jacks are amazing for home mechanics and for detailing! They work incredibly well with C4 Corvettes and all gens thru C7s. (Do C8 owners wrench on their own cars? JK! 🤣 I truly love C8s) Here’s my 92 Lingenfelter up on Quick Jacks. I changed the oil (M1 Supercar 5w50) did a couple of tiny fixes and detailed the car, all while it’s securely locked in this position. The car is shown at the ...
Stage Zero - Interior & Aesthetics
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Bringing a used car that you’ve recently purchased to stage zero generally means going over the car *mechanically* end to end, being sure all services are up-to-date and the car functions like new. In addition to bringing new cars to stage zero mechanically, it’s fun and really satisfying to bring a vehicle to stage zero in terms of cleanliness and aesthetics! 
2005 Volvo XC70 Codes P2188 and P0101 Fixed!
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Commonly these codes are caused by a faulty MAF. In my case they were caused by a broken open vacuum control valve. I was going to go look for one in the junkyard but I decided to try to repair this valve first simply using zip ties, and … it worked!
2005 Volvo XC70 on QuickJack
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How and where position the QuickJacks and what jack points to use. The thick block provided w the QuickJack is not tall enough to clear the exhaust in the rear. Combining the short block with a block of 2” wood works perfectly. I cut four blocks from a 2x6, cutting the length to 4.75 inches, so the blocks fit snugly inside the QuickJack rails.
DIY Volvo ATF Transmission Fluid Flush - Pro Results made Easy!
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This is such an easy process and it is so so good for your car! Really anyone can do it! Once you have your oil line attached to the oil return on the radiator, just start the engine, evacuate exactly 2 quarts into a graduated container and then turn the engine off. Add 2 quarts back through the funnel and your little fill tool that you fabricated. I simply repeated this process six times and o...
Volvo V70 XC70 A-Pillar Repair / Replace
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Instead of repairing the sagging fabric on your 2005 to 2007 V70 or XC70 - *replace* it with an all-plastic version from an earlier model! I paid $14 today for both plastic a-pillars from a 2004 XC70! They look great, they fit perfectly in the 2005 to 2007 models and they will never sag!!
Fixing P2103 P0171 Toyota Prius Gen 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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In this episode our hero Flabby McDingleberry defeats the red triangle of death! This time, caused by P2103 and P0171. Total cost of parts was $100 refurbished throttle body with actuator from eBay $20 new MAF from eBay I also installed a new throttle body gasket but that probably wasn’t needed. Here’s HOW to do these easy cleaning and or replacement repairs: Clean the Throttle Body: ua-cam.com...
BMC AC02 Front Rack Dimensions Consideration
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The dimensions of my beloved lunch box are 29cm by 22cm.
Chemical Guys Blazin’ Banana Spray Wax Review!
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Chemical Guys Blazin’ Banana Spray Wax Review!
The Pack - What to bring on a MTB ride & clear mission.
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The Pack - What to bring on a MTB ride & clear mission.
315 square on 17x11 *with* 20mm hubcentric adaptors and GS euro rear fender flares
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315 square on 17x11 *with* 20mm hubcentric adaptors and GS euro rear fender flares
C5 Corvette Clutch Fluid Change - Easy & Effective!
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C5 Corvette Clutch Fluid Change - Easy & Effective!
How to: Amsoil Engine Flush Procedure! Plus - $4 Super Tech oil filter or a $13 Fram Endurance?
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How to: Amsoil Engine Flush Procedure! Plus - $4 Super Tech oil filter or a $13 Fram Endurance?
Oil Filter Design - Sealed ends are necessary!
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Oil Filter Design - Sealed ends are necessary!
Scary Super Tech Oil Filter Quality! Plus ST3506, AC Delco PF46E, Mobil 1 M1-107A Cut Open
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Scary Super Tech Oil Filter Quality! Plus ST3506, AC Delco PF46E, Mobil 1 M1-107A Cut Open
Fram FS3506 Oil Filter Inconsistencies
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Fram FS3506 Oil Filter Inconsistencies
C5 Corvette SLP Blackwing CAI Cold Air Intake Filter Clean & Oil
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C5 Corvette SLP Blackwing CAI Cold Air Intake Filter Clean & Oil
2001 Corvette Z06 Maisto 1:18 Special Edition
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2001 Corvette Z06 Maisto 1:18 Special Edition
be fr tho how do you make a right turn with this in a car
the dashed green means you can carefully cross to make a right turn. solid green would mean do not cross. hope that helps!
Just to follow up, replacing these items did 100% long-term fix these codes /issues!
Beer and working on cars
did you seriously not follow up on this?
Change your oil every 5K with good oil and filter Thats all it takes to keep a engine healthy Don't cheap out and no need for most expensive for every day driver
Do you have a step by step replacement for those parts you’re suggesting could be the problem from the codes it’s reading?
@@Dragonsgraffiti yes! Look at the video description!
1 riced out vete.
Riced? That makes literally 0 sense. But please explain - what elements of this car = riced to you?
The recon shifter on my kids bike had me struggling to shift gears.
Any idea where I can purchase a new sensor - I have a 1992 240 - thanks
That does look pretty good.
1:53 look at the tests it crushes every other filter...
Flow rate is also VERY important. The Mobil 1 is 30 micron and has the best flow rate.
Good until you get hit in the face with a drive
Update: The vacuum control valve absolutely needed this fix AND the codes came back! I ended up cleaning the MAF too and that seeeeems to have fixed it.
can you please do one of putting it on the lift and off next time?
Will do! I show the setup beginning at second 45 of this video. I added links to the pinch weld blocks to the video description.
Nice 💪🏽
My man’s on vacation in his Hawaiian shirt, cut’n open oil filters! Good job
This interests me because Mann-Hummel is the manufacturer of the OEM Hyundai oil filters. I just did the first oil change on my new 2024 Elantra N, posted photos from the oil change, and everyone jumped my ass for using a non-OEM filter. It particularly aroused their ire that I had dared to install a Fram (I used a Titanium). They said that there is a Hyundai TSB about non-OEM oil filters. I haven’t seen this TSB, but I’ve seen it referenced in a couple of different forums. Anyway, I wonder what the similarities between the two would be.
Interesting. BITOG brought me here. I’ve never paid a lot of attention to oil filters, aside from buying what I thought were premium or upper end filters like the Fram Ultra or Titanium. Now I find myself getting more interested since I bought an Elantra N, which, being a high performance turbo 4 banger, can easily reach some pretty high oil temperatures, compared with our Tacoma and our Odyssey. I just did the first oil change. I went to AAP and they had both the Titanium and the OEM Hyundai, so I bought the Titanium, thinking it probably had better construction than the OEM Hyundai (Mann-Hummel). Now, seeing as how Fram has dumbed these down by removing the wire backing, I’m sorta questioning my choice. I still think it’ll be OK for the 5000 mi (max) OCI I plan to do, given that it’s rated for 20,000 miles.
if it was my brand new car, i'd narrow my selection down to a couple or reputable brands with good claimed filtration efficiency, then cut them open new and have a look. it'll cost you $30 up front but you'll have piece of mind
@@BRS_DIYThat’s why I watch your channel and this channel! Y’all do all the hard work for me! Seriously, though, I am concerned after hearing that Hyundai’s released at least one TSB about aftermarket oil filters. No idea if there have been any for the N cars. But I have seen multiple references to an aftermarket oil filter TSB, on forums, Facebook, etc, and this is coming from Hyundai dealership mechanics. I now have 600 miles on the Fram Titanium oil filter I installed on the car (2024 Elantra N). No issues, and I don’t expect any, but of course it’s something in the back of my mind. I did go ahead yesterday and email Fram tech support to ask if their 9688 series of oil filters meet Hyundai specs for bypass valve opening pressure, burst strength, etc. I enjoy your channel and your posts on BITOG. Keep up the good work!
@@johnmpifer the problem is that filter construction and even filtration media vary within the same line of filters for different applications. My comparison is for filters designed for my 32 year old Corvette and all the other GM engines that use the same filter.
Thanks for sharing ! It seems Shimano is only doing these pish/pull shifters with 7 speeds but my kid bike has 6 sprockets. Do you know if the 7-speed shifter would be functional with a 6-gear sprocket and rear derailleur? Thanks !
That purolator boss is the best filter there. Not sure where the heck you’re getting the filtration numbers from. Its full synthetic media, not to mention the thickest can out of the bunch
@@ajmedeiros77 directly from Purolator. Inquire yourself - they’re very responsive.
I have used Bosch filters only, on my 15 years old VW T5 2.5 TDI. Together with Castrol Edge LL 5w30, changin every 20000 km, it's working good.
I have never heard of an application of a filter where it didn't have an internal bypass it's kind of a safety feature built-in to the filter because unfiltered oil is better than nothing at all
millions of vehicles have the oil bypass built in.
Many cars have the oil bypass in the filter mount, or in the oil pump housing. My 1979 Subaru has the bypass inside the oil pump which is also combined with the oil filter mount. My friend's Oldsmobile 5.7 diesel has the bypass in the oil filter mount. Chevy small and big blocks have the bypass in the mount. I've had a Nissan with it in the mount as well.
I use the fram Ultras on my car It's a different model number The filter media looks exactly like the one on the titanium It has that reddish pink color. My models an XG918 it's a cartridge style filter so no can
Did you get tge quickjack to work on your vettes? I'm getting one to work on my corvette.
I did. And I now also use it on all of my cars 😜
The Framboys will not approve this video
Louvers are the worst design , I have sent back many filters after looking down and seeing louvers that were either not stamped all the way through or completely blocked.
I realize this is two year old post, however I don't see anything on how you fixed the ZF6 rattle. Most often these days it's exacerbated by the switch from dual mass to single mass flywheels. Maybe I am missing something, but how did you solve the ZF6 rattle mentioned in the title?
@@ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 it was caused by imperfect firing and the comprehensive tune up totally fixed it.
@@BRS_DIY Thank you for the reply. Additional question, does your vette have the original dual mass flywheel or an aftermarket single mass flywheel?
@@ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 original
@@ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 i've had two C4s with aftermarket flywheels no rattles
@@BRS_DIY Good to know. I replaced mine with a Carolina, was in hurry due to an event coming up (SCCA) and installed it, didn't know about the individual weighting of the dual mass at the time (2012) been regretting that ever since.
Forget about how they are constructed, how well does each one filter small particles of dirt? Looks can be deceiving.
ISO filtration efficiency ratings are talked about for every filter - did you watch the video?
By the condition of the old headliner it looks better
The old headliner was saaaaging!
Just skipped over mobil 1
So I just bought an 89 zf6 car. My "rattle" is so loud it sounds like a damn rod knock. What did you "tune up" to fix this?
There seems to be zero consideration for the length of the filter medium.
Was the engine running during this process?
Yes
Thanks for responding 😊 I noticed with the bypass kit it comes with two caps...I couldn't really tell if you used caps on yours?@@BRS_DIY
@@TheBlkac1 the bypass kit stays on your car permanently, so you cap off where the hose attaches after the flush. Then, 5 years from now, when you want to thorough flush again your C4 is all setup for it!
Just change your oil, Mobil 1 or Valvoline Syn and Fram filter every 3K miles and you are good. It's worth the money and your engine will last forever. Don't forget to service your cooling system as well and don't leave it in there when it says lifetime it's not. I go 3 years or 30K and replace the coolant, and thermostat, and check for leaks. At 60K I do a major service and the list is long but it keeps me on the road.
All these WIX fanboys. 😅 I been buying the cheapest filters I can find for yearsssss. Super tech is my go to. No problems whatsoever. If you want to pay $14 for a filter great. Nobody is mad at you 😅
The Purolator Boss filter is much better than what you are claiming. Brand Ranks built a serious test rig and its still at the top of leaderboard. Does it hold up to the 99%+ rating? no because thats unrealistic for us normal people and done outside of a lab.
none of the claims are mine - they are exactly what Purolator states on their data sheets. it's all public information - search for yourself or email them directly. Brand Ranks created some interesting test equipment - but it is NOT the same quality or standards required by certified ISO lab testing
What's the inlet size of this filter?
Never witnessed an engine suffering lubrication related damage using mid-level oil filters changed at regular intervals.
None of the participants is wearing a helmet. This tells me this was a parade lap/demo lap scenario where no one is at racing speeds. Crashing a car in a situation like this is....special.
Filter ! "I don't even know her"
How do you atttach this rack to the head tube?
It's my understanding that the Ultra & Titanium filters are no longer being made with the wire backing at all. It's also my understanding that the cores on both of those have been changed to the louvered style. You should probably look at the production date code. It is very likely you got some filters right around the changeover or you got a couple of old stock filters. I'm pretty sure this has been mentioned on BITOG but there are reports of the media tearing on some of the NON wire backed filters but I can't remember if it was the Ultra or the Titanium. I know one BITOG member started using Purolator Boss filters when Fram stopped using the wire backing in the Ultra's. Then a bit ago he stated he stopped using the Boss filters not because of a component change but because of quality control issues. I believe he mentioned he is now using the Fram Endurance filters.
Purolator Boss for flow and Amsoil for filtration
Did you get a lot of use out of it? Thinking of it's worth it prior to a regular walking bike... Thanks!
I have the same headlights does only the bottom half of yours work or the whole light only the bottom half of mine works tryna figure out why
1/2 = low beam, all bulbs = high beam
I have never seen a drain back oil filter test. So, whose filters drain back valve really works the best?
You need to bleed the clutch on the slave cylinder located on the transmission. The fluid absorbs water threw condensation over time. Change it every 3 years or 30,000 miles. Buy a vacuum bleeder for $30. Watch my 300ZX brake bleeding clutch bleeding video to see how to bleed the C5 clutch, because they're both rear wheel drive transmissions. You can also put air in the line if you drain the reservoir too much. Them air bubbles might mean the reservoirs seals are bad. It has a seal around the push rod that connects to the foot peddle. So check under the dash and see if brake fluid is leaking inside from the reservoir seal on the firewall. That's probably where the bubbles are from. A clutch can not bleed air out itself if under pressure. No, you got a bad seal making them bubbles. Replace the reservoir, and buy some ramps and get under the car to bleed the clutch slave cylinder.
Awesome! Thanks
FINALLY!!!...one point for Fram, and 99 points for PUROLATOR!!!