Bulldog's Automotive Adventures
Bulldog's Automotive Adventures
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Rushing the job can lead to mistakes
Trying to get this Subaru out before Christmas and in my haste I forgot something, fortunately nothing was hurt and I didn’t have to take anything back apart to correct it.
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Відео

Harbor Freight review of Bauer 20V cordless reciprocating saw
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Harbor Freight had a sale this weekend so I went ahead and bought some cordless tools, drained both batteries twice during about two hours of cutting, I took a break while they charged after the first round then went back out and cut till after dark. Later I used the drill to modify my granddaughter’s crib and was pleased with its operation as well.
Late night trans cooler line repair, 1993 Dodge W250
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A cracked flare sidelined this service truck, new parts are ordered but won’t be delivered for at least a week and the customer needs this in the field tomorrow so a quick reflare after shorting the line 1/2” and some tweaking the bends so it doesn’t rub got him going again. This is what I consider a temporary repair, reflaring an old steel line can result in a cracked flare and since the vibra...
Stopping a service when you find more (2011 Kia Sorento)
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This service was refused by an oil change place in town, the customer was warned about a large oil leak and it was brought to us for consultation. UPDATE: 12/4/24 Customer will be coming to get it as the repair cost is nearly the value of the vehicle using a used engine that they would supply and KIA was absolutely no help. We didn’t charge anything for looking at it or for researching the reca...
Home made tools, for when the need arises
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In the middle of dealing with this job I had an idea of a tool that would perfectly work to overcome the issue I was fighting, ten minutes later I had a working prototype and it tested beautifully. You don’t always have the option to buy the correct tools, you need to have the ability to make them.
2011 Jeep Patriot, front subframe replacement
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This Jeep came in from the dealer for a second opinion, turns out that yes…it was driving on a wing and a prayer.
2015 Audi A3 Quattro, no heat diagnosis and repair
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This Audi came in as a no heat/intermittent heat concern, after confirming that the engine was maintaining operating temperature at highway speeds and that there were no codes stored in the computer I determined that we had a flow problem, flushing the heater core didn’t help so we went deeper finding an inoperative shut off valve in the heater line.
Weekend adventures, redneckery at its finest w/ @hollowsgarage
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This weekend we moved an eyesore out of someone’s view and into ours
Tire vibrations, check your wheels
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My car has been shaking for a while and I don’t find any loose suspension, but when I looked in the rear wheels I found half an acre of dirt…
Wheel replacement on a rusty old Ford (I mean seriously…dangerously rusty)
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This truck has some serious cancer issues, customer had a vibration and unstable steering after new tires were installed on the back and the former rear wheels rotated to the front, both front wheels were rusted through while the rear had dust buildup so heavy they balanced it out with over half a pound of lead weights.
Finding more problems on routine checks
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Finding more problems on routine checks
Confirming the customer’s complaint
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Confirming the customer’s complaint
2008 Kia Optima front wheel bearing replacement
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2008 Kia Optima front wheel bearing replacement
Horrible exhaust noise turns out to be a cheap fix
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Horrible exhaust noise turns out to be a cheap fix
Weekend repairs in a customer’s shop
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Weekend repairs in a customer’s shop
2003 Ford 5.4L Triton intake manifold replacement
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2003 Ford 5.4L Triton intake manifold replacement
2024 Cornfest Car Show
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2024 Cornfest Car Show
Labor Day weekend road trip
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Labor Day weekend road trip
Quick simple AC diagnosis
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Quick simple AC diagnosis
Free air hose repair using scrap
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Free air hose repair using scrap
DIY failures, what not to do and how to avoid costly mistakes
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DIY failures, what not to do and how to avoid costly mistakes
2001 Ford F-Series AC compressor front seal replacement
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2001 Ford F-Series AC compressor front seal replacement
Ford truck, loose/broken shift lever
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Ford truck, loose/broken shift lever
Customer interviews can cut a lot of unnecessary diagnostic time
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Customer interviews can cut a lot of unnecessary diagnostic time
Warning to the DIY mechanics, what you don’t know CAN hurt you
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Warning to the DIY mechanics, what you don’t know CAN hurt you
Product review, MagSafe Magnetic iPhone Holder
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Product review, MagSafe Magnetic iPhone Holder
Moving a disabled car in the shop…redneck style
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Moving a disabled car in the shop…redneck style
AC condenser realignment, the redneck way w/ @hollowsgarage
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AC condenser realignment, the redneck way w/ @hollowsgarage
2015 Chrysler Town & County, tagged in to complete the job
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2015 Chrysler Town & County, tagged in to complete the job
2011 Toyota Camry, serpentine belt replacement/damage check
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2011 Toyota Camry, serpentine belt replacement/damage check

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @raynic1173
    @raynic1173 Годину тому

    Thanks my friend...one of the issues i have to tackle on my ford van...🎉

  • @richardbeckmann6720
    @richardbeckmann6720 14 годин тому

    Also as a DIY mechanic know your limitations.

  • @cyranox90
    @cyranox90 20 годин тому

    Is it safe to use CRC Belt Dressing / Conditioner?

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 20 годин тому

      @@cyranox90 v belts yes, flat belts no…I’ve heard of some dressings that don’t do this but of course the ones I see are the failures, whether or not it’s due to the product or overuse (because the product didn’t fix the underlying issue causing the noise).

    • @cyranox90
      @cyranox90 20 годин тому

      @ thank you for your opinion. Appreciate it!

  • @JackKenney
    @JackKenney День тому

    Ty for the video. Any idea of the torque spec for the steering rack to the subframe? The( 2) 17mm bolts..

  • @dazza3496
    @dazza3496 День тому

    Exactly the video i was looking for, this is exactly what i was thinking about doing to my partners vauxhall mokka 1.4 turbo here in the uk with the same leaking pipe but i really didn't want to remove the whole turbo, so im glad its been done successfully before 👍

  • @mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268

    ATP upper intake kit working so far for 4 years without a problem.

  • @alternatemusicaddict5226
    @alternatemusicaddict5226 3 дні тому

    I know a guy, he’s me

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 4 дні тому

    Double clamping if you have room doesn't hurt. Good video.

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 4 дні тому

    Crimped hoses suck. And are not cheap. I like Butterfly Pork Chops. LoL

  • @FC3_RIPPER
    @FC3_RIPPER 5 днів тому

    Double gasket means extra sealed? right?!

  • @michaelwalsh7652
    @michaelwalsh7652 5 днів тому

    I got it out through the top took me 8hrs total

  • @thirdgearboogie2210
    @thirdgearboogie2210 6 днів тому

    2013 Chevy Express 4.3 L V6 mysteriously losing oil. Shop replaced the engine and is still consuming oil, beginning to think that the engine was never replaced. Can this intake manifold cause oil consumption issues?

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 6 днів тому

      @@thirdgearboogie2210 not normally, if it was cracked on the underside it could suck oil but it would have an issue with an unexplained high idle.

  • @WmTyndale
    @WmTyndale 6 днів тому

    All True, but we live in an age of Lawlessnss. People do what they want and couldn't care less. Is is a SPIRITUAL PROBLEM and not a mechanial problem. Also LOW IQ does play a role somewhat. No cure or legislation for that!

  • @rowells1940
    @rowells1940 8 днів тому

    Jus unbolt compressor let it hang down and take the alternator out from bottom i guarantee it will take 45 min

  • @farmthestars3962
    @farmthestars3962 8 днів тому

    This is the best shim video i could find thank you sir. Now I understand how to do it.

  • @bigdsyd
    @bigdsyd 9 днів тому

    Mine was still tight after braking it loose and was not able to be backed out by hand. Thank you for your response, I'm gonna look for the intermidiate dept sucket

  • @rayray11939
    @rayray11939 9 днів тому

    Thank You for the video. I just completed this job. A few notes A) I removed the wheel and inner panel. This make access to the tensioner and belt much easier. B) I disconnected the radiator hose in front of the alternator. This make access to the lower mounting bolt and moving the alternator around much easier. C) I did not touch the radiator support crossbeam, fans, or radiator D) I removed the oil dipstick and exhaust heatshield. This allows you to turn the alternator pulley facedown and pull it out toward the center the vehicle next to the radiator fill E) Be extremely careful. There's thin wires connected to the underside of the bracket at the back of the alternator. These wires go down to a sensor below the alternator. You really cant remove these wire until the alternator is pulled out slightly. It would be extremly easy to accident rip these wires out and many videos fail to metion them

  • @bigdsyd
    @bigdsyd 10 днів тому

    I just replaced the alternator on my 2011 avalon after watching about 15 to 20 other guys who had previously went through that process, and made the video available for the viewing public. Your videos helped a long in getting the job done. However one thing non of you guys addressed in your videos is the difficulty that could be encountered while extracting the bottom bolt. I ran into a brick wall literally while trying to unscrew that bolt. The deep sucket was too long to work with given the tight space available, even though I had broken the bold loose, I still couldn't unscrew it with my fingers, and the regular sucket is too short to begin with, and can't get to the bolt. I had to unscrew the motor mounts, jack the engine up to move the bolt up and above the wall that was the barrier, and had the bolt exposed, and was able to extract it with much ease.

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 10 днів тому

      @@bigdsyd I have intermediate depth sockets for that, I also have what’s called a spinner that is a short extension that has a large knurled ring on it to give you more leverage while backing it out with your fingers… basically since every job is so different we just deal with these things as they happen, that bolt usually backs out by hand easily after it breaks loose.

  • @1Buckluck
    @1Buckluck 11 днів тому

    This will always leak. Fix it right. Only only do this if your stranded. Then fix it properly

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 11 днів тому

      @@1Buckluck that’s odd, I’ve done it this way for years and as long as it has a barb on it and actual oil hose is used I don’t have a problem. If you have a problem with every one leaking then it’s not being done correctly. I wouldn’t advise this to be done with engine oil cooler hoses though.

  • @davidrodgers6480
    @davidrodgers6480 11 днів тому

    Thanks!

  • @mcgoodwrench
    @mcgoodwrench 13 днів тому

    YOU My Friend are a LIFE saver!! Thank you Thank you for this video!! 2016 Chevy Trax worked amazingly well. 🙏🙏

  • @ImNoMechanic
    @ImNoMechanic 13 днів тому

    Bulldog you're a true professional, amazing how simple but profound this video is.

  • @ImNoMechanic
    @ImNoMechanic 13 днів тому

    Bulldog, you are brilliant sir. I sure wish I had seen your video 2 years ago when you uploaded. Thanks for your help.

  • @Nino-ic7ib
    @Nino-ic7ib 14 днів тому

    $20? More like 300

  • @duanebrown8015
    @duanebrown8015 15 днів тому

    Really need to study up on it. I'm sure you'll get on in for service

  • @akyukon
    @akyukon 15 днів тому

    "Intergrity over profit". A completely foreign concept for too many businesses

  • @dalethornton1113
    @dalethornton1113 15 днів тому

    Part number? Part name?

  • @mrindependent1
    @mrindependent1 15 днів тому

    👍🏽

  • @JacksAutoDiagnostics
    @JacksAutoDiagnostics 15 днів тому

    Biden covered up the Chinese spy balloons for long as he could. Then there was a more recent story about a Chinese spy operating a drone. Go figure But Biden wants us to believe everybody got car sized drones for Christmas and opened their presents early. Drones are legal no problems 😳

  • @vegasboyfilms9353
    @vegasboyfilms9353 17 днів тому

    So its an electrical part?

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 16 днів тому

      @@vegasboyfilms9353 it’s an electrically actuated hydraulic part, the clutch was worn out in the converter

  • @duanebrown8015
    @duanebrown8015 18 днів тому

    Never had any issues with Harbor freight tools. Did they ask for your phone number.

  • @bloomMajor
    @bloomMajor 19 днів тому

    Lol

  • @newyorkdesignco.1533
    @newyorkdesignco.1533 21 день тому

    Some guys who know what they're doing will not fix your car like they know what they're doing.

  • @landshass2849
    @landshass2849 21 день тому

    I don't mind paying a mechanic a reasonable charge, but if they make the right diagnostic. I took a 2006 Honda Accord to pep boys and they missed the lower ball joint and they threw a punch of parts like control arms. A week later that ball joint that they missed popped while I was driving, luckily slowly. It's all about diagnostics.

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 21 день тому

      @@landshass2849 The control arm includes the ball joint…was it a different part or the wrong side? I’ve seen missed calls like that from certain places repeatedly, somehow they stay in business.

  • @benpayne4663
    @benpayne4663 21 день тому

    well. that was interesting. I got something to look forward to.

  • @roscoemichel2103
    @roscoemichel2103 22 дні тому

    Is it easier to pull the motor out?

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 21 день тому

      @@roscoemichel2103 no…I’ve never tried the method of pulling it out the top, supposedly it’s quicker but I don’t see how

  • @shaggysmurf4422
    @shaggysmurf4422 22 дні тому

    DYI guy here. I started doing the whole suspension on my ford fusion 4 weekends ago. Nothing would come out, everything was rust-welded together. But I'm almost done now. I've spent more time doing research on every part I'm replacing, then actually doing work. Saw this video and thought, "I should look into it in case I missed something..." Geez. This is soo bad. I think I'm covered though. Big thanks to all you pros that share the knowledge.

  • @MrMustangMan
    @MrMustangMan 22 дні тому

    some mechanics will rip you off AND STILL not do the job right.!!!!!!!! i despise when someone else works on my GT.!!!!!!!!

  • @climmetgrimes1249
    @climmetgrimes1249 23 дні тому

    Thanks have a 2006 lbz and it’s been making the same noise I’m going to look to see if this is it

  • @MichiganHiker
    @MichiganHiker 23 дні тому

    I'm amazed by all the comments people complaining about how much it costs to have your car repaired. I know cars, I've worked on formula One cars. But there are times that I don't have the tools now did you get a job correctly and I take it into the shop that I know I can trust.

  • @patrick_kyker
    @patrick_kyker 24 дні тому

    I wondered if there was a barb on the end of that. I think I just might buy the part from O'Reilly's and cut the tube off so I get the pre-molded tube and the heat shield.

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 23 дні тому

      With the heat shield off as well as the wastegate actuator you can see the banjo fittings on the back side of the turbo, you might be able to get back there with a special wrench but I’ve never tried it

  • @kingkoopur9212
    @kingkoopur9212 24 дні тому

    Best thing you can do is watch many videos about whatever part you're trying to change because some don't show or suggest the issues you can face and how to fix things,make sure you get the right tools.for ex I was given a free air wrench...that couldn't remove lug nuts 😂,so I brought a Hercules ultra torque impact wrench and bam it removed the lug nuts and more...points is just watch many videos and take notes

  • @TheAyrCaveShop
    @TheAyrCaveShop 24 дні тому

    Holy crap 😱

  • @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL
    @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL 24 дні тому

    Are there certain years where this was more of a problem?, or is it mainly leaking seals causing axle failure over time like any RWD vehicle?

    • @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387
      @bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 24 дні тому

      @@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL I’m not sure of years, they used basically the same axle from the 90’s all the way up till they quit building them, I honestly think it’s due to low oil from leaking pinion seals.

    • @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL
      @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL 24 дні тому

      @@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 That's what I thought. I'll keep an eye on the pinion seal and rear wheels for leaks. I bought my rust free 146,000 mile TC 4 years ago and zero leaks so far. Best bargain car I've ever bought. Thanks for the reply!

  • @AAB371
    @AAB371 24 дні тому

    Good job. Speaking of checking trans fluid levels correctly, the Jeep Cherokee AW4 trans is another one that is checked while in Neutral shifter position

  • @rickdavis1911
    @rickdavis1911 24 дні тому

    Erase smartsheild simple.

  • @scubadivingsince2006
    @scubadivingsince2006 25 днів тому

    An that’s what’s out there passing you on the hwy/interstate 😢 Edit: or what’s coming towards you on the rural undivided highways. 😢 I do work in my own stuff, but tighten the dang castle nut an go a lil tighter if need be to get the cotter pin in. Thanks man you did all of us on public roads a great service by tightening all that up. 😎👍 Thank You. 👍

  • @luvcheneywasalegend9168
    @luvcheneywasalegend9168 25 днів тому

    Research is key for the DIY guy...and not just for automotive. You can do something unsafe, dangerous, or damaging in the construction industry too if you don't know what you're doing. Proper research will help lend enough information as to whether you have the proper tools and skills to do the job correctly.