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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2023
  • We've all had those days where if feels like everything you touch breaks or goes wrong one way or another right? I hate those days 😐 The good thing is they don't come along that often. In this video I thought I'd show you how to bang out a set of rear shocks on the back of a Nissan Altima and then rust happened..... ughhh gotta love salty NY.
    -Enjoy!
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  • @SouthMainAuto
    @SouthMainAuto  Рік тому +618

    It was just one of those days folks. I swear anything I got near either broke, fell apart, was on backorder, shipped to the wrong address, was wrong or just plain didn't fit! I am glad this doesn't happen every day I'll tell you that much. Funny thing was I thought I had a handle on things and stole this job from Josh to have an "easy job," I could show the people. Well, you saw how that went haha. Till next time.
    -Eric O.
    PS: I seem to be getting an overwhelming amount of comments stating I did not put the rubber cap on the right side shock. You might want to skip ahead to the 22:45 😅

    • @kellytaylor3134
      @kellytaylor3134 Рік тому +9

      Had the same week here I the uk buddy😅

    • @purplehaze8557
      @purplehaze8557 Рік тому +17

      We all have these days that make us feel like King Midas in reverse...everything we touch turns to sh**...

    • @Danzilly
      @Danzilly Рік тому +8

      Eric just hug Vanessa!

    • @bigkenny93
      @bigkenny93 Рік тому +5

      Makes you want to light the place on fire and drive away, doesn't it? Lol

    • @johnnysechrist6313
      @johnnysechrist6313 Рік тому +8

      Glad my shop was in NC...Now retired. Glad I had the top shock sockets. Somedays you're the bug, other days the windshield.

  • @Smegheid
    @Smegheid Рік тому +214

    Pearls of wisdom from Mrs O.: “What’s *really* wrong? Nothing.”
    Love that the two of you are a team, just as it should be. If one’s having a bad day, the other’s there to help out, even if it’s just to lend an ear. You’re both very lucky to have each other, and it’s a genuine pleasure to see you both together.

    • @deffstar69
      @deffstar69 Рік тому +11

      That's not a drill bit. THATS a drill bit 😂

    • @wayneperin2464
      @wayneperin2464 10 місяців тому +1


      20:28

  • @stuartmarkman769
    @stuartmarkman769 12 днів тому +1

    After seeing all that rust from salt I will never complain about living in florida. No snow, now salt. Just warm salt air. And an ocasional hurricane. Great videos.

  • @kracin
    @kracin 7 місяців тому +4

    The lesson here is that you would never have a good day without a bad day somewhere in-between.

  • @psycho2k9
    @psycho2k9 Рік тому +128

    When your wife is the reason you keep going.. it's a special lesson us city boys need to learn.. RESPECT 🙏🏾

  • @CraigGrant-sh3in
    @CraigGrant-sh3in Рік тому +382

    The words every man wants to hear his wife say "You're a good service man "

    • @CraigGrant-sh3in
      @CraigGrant-sh3in Рік тому +23

      I almost got teary eyed at the end . Imagine being Mrs. O and having to listen to that whining . LOL

    • @MyMeade12
      @MyMeade12 Рік тому +8

      @@CraigGrant-sh3in 😂😂

    • @vincepalaa
      @vincepalaa Рік тому +13

      Better than "You're a good service, man"

    • @louissabo3191
      @louissabo3191 Рік тому +14

      “Didn’t cost the lady any extra, my mistake.” That’s honest service. No rust tax.

    • @doubleaaaron
      @doubleaaaron Рік тому +9

      I'll let you know that if i ever one day find a wife.😄

  • @Papabearsmoto
    @Papabearsmoto Рік тому +167

    The comment near the end where you say" I don't even know why anyone watches you at this point, can't even do a shock" is exactly why I watch. Your comical way of dealing with the set backs that anyone who works on stuff runs into is hilarious.😂 Just makes me smile 😊 And then there's Ms. O putting it all into perspective at the end. It's all really nothing to get down on yourself about. But you already knew that. 😉

    • @Eromatic
      @Eromatic Рік тому +14

      The repair issues and errors that are made are very helpful to everyone. The best lesson learned is that not everything will go by the $25 repair book. Often it is these few extra steps that are needed to be able to complete the job and then some. It's one of the great parts of this channel in that these are included when they do happen, instead of often edited out to the night time after shot as in some others.

    • @Papabearsmoto
      @Papabearsmoto Рік тому +4

      @@Eromatic agreed 💯👍🏻

    • @RADIORUNNER1966
      @RADIORUNNER1966 Рік тому +8

      BECAUSE IF MAMA AINT HAPPY , NO ONE IS HAPPY!
      and .. HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE ......

    • @markcole8158
      @markcole8158 11 місяців тому +1

      That's what happens in the rust belt. Stuff breaks, and you have to figure ways to fix it. Eric O did the right thing by cutting the stud flush and drilling it out and using a rivet nut in place of it.

  • @amundsonjm
    @amundsonjm Рік тому +75

    One thing I've learned is to never ever ever ever under any circumstances say "this should be easy". It always ends up being one of those one broken bolt away from a three day ordeal cases. Thanks for all you do Eric!

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Рік тому +9

      I’ve been two days at the junkyard working on a single bolt. Maybe today will be the day! 😂

    • @Boilerking76123
      @Boilerking76123 Рік тому +4

      My favorite is " Where almost done"

    • @f0r3v3r_
      @f0r3v3r_ Рік тому +4

      @@Deadbuck73 You can do it, don't give up!

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Рік тому +2

      @@f0r3v3r_ I didn’t make it back today. Maybe tomorrow. Hope it’s still there! 😂 I need help… in more ways than one!

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Рік тому +3

      @@f0r3v3r_ it happened this afternoon. Went in there with the sawzall and that last bolt bit it. Then right through the track bar. Brought her home and got the green wrench fired up and soon enough the castle nut was spinning! Then we went shopping and found some new headlight housing that take the h4 bulbs. 💥 🤯 love the puck n pull!

  • @vincentbyron7086
    @vincentbyron7086 Рік тому +222

    The man that never made a mistake never made anything 💯

  • @davescruton2829
    @davescruton2829 Рік тому +52

    "Stop your whining" Good advice from the boss.

  • @joe2mercs
    @joe2mercs Рік тому +9

    Eric, the cutting off the stud, drilling it out and fitting the rivnut may seem just matter of fact to you but I was seriously impressed.

  • @galerae947
    @galerae947 Рік тому +8

    I went to my son's work today in order to use their lift so I could replace a torque conv lock solenoid. Spent a few great hours working alongside my son, and he has a beautiful large shop with drawers of neatly kept tools and battery powered ratchets. The warm trans fluid dripping on my arms and shirt was almost as relaxing as a day at a spa. Today was a very good day.

  • @chrisbartrum3201
    @chrisbartrum3201 Рік тому +7

    You know it's going to be a classic when Mrs.O pokes her head through the window and says, 'your a good service man.' Got to add, it was.

  • @John-yf4ie
    @John-yf4ie Рік тому +12

    I had the chance to purchase an Exxon station back in 1985 as the owner was just too old to operate this business. I really wanted this station as it was located in a busy intersection. He had a great reputation for great service and long standing customer relations. About 2 weeks later I went back to make and sign a deal. I had two other great mechanics that I would bring along. The next morning the owner was rushed to a hospital with a stroke and passed away. His wife was there and I spoke to her about the business. She said he was over worked and the station was always open for service 7-5:00pm 5 days a week. Pump gas open 365 days 7-9:00pm. She said do I have children and said yes. She said he very seldom saw his kids or her. I decided right there it wasn't for me. I stayed at the dealership for 12 years and decided to attend college at night and earn a automotive degree. Once I received my 2 year degree I was offered a job with the state as an automotive Instructor. I continued my education and earned my Masters degree in Special Ed and social work. I continued teaching automotive and attended GM, Chrysler,Toyota and Honda. I earned 2 Masters with Honda out of Mt. Holley NJ. I finally retired in 2012 from the state and glad I took her advise. With your knowledge of automotive you could really benefit by trying 2-3 nights a week at a local automotive school teaching part time. I wish you the best and slowdown!!!! John

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Рік тому +1

      It's a great story. BUT Mr O is an educator. It comes in a different form on UA-cam. He chooses the content of what he wants to share. 100k+ and counting people educated/entertained compared to maybe 20 in a classroom setting.

  • @LonnieHarger
    @LonnieHarger 9 місяців тому +5

    You can’t have good days without bad days, because the good days would just become ‘just another day’.

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Рік тому +11

    I know it was a tough day for you, but this is my favorite kind of video. What to do when things go wrong defines experience.

  • @floorpizza8074
    @floorpizza8074 Рік тому +36

    So nice of you to have an Emotional Support Wife. Those are very hard to find! Thanks for taking us along, Mr. O., and thanks for keeping Mr. O in proper operating condition, Mrs. O. Even great mechanics require periodic maintenance, especially when operated in salty conditions.

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 Рік тому +1

      Well, if he had an Emotional Support Girlfriend, his wife probably wouldn't like that very much....😁

    • @BartStar009
      @BartStar009 Рік тому

      Mrs O didn't leave him for a black man yet

  • @bertonfeuchtwanger9779
    @bertonfeuchtwanger9779 Рік тому +7

    You need days like that to appreciate the good days.
    You married a good woman she cares for and knows how to make it better.
    The world has not been the same since the pandemic, hope things improve as time goes by.
    As Vanessa has said you’re a GOOD serviceman!
    I think you’re a good husband and father and a very honest businessman. The people of your area are lucky to have you help keep their rusty, crusty vehicles operating. You provide a very valuable service.
    Thank you for your work making and posting videos including the outtakes.

  • @johno9163
    @johno9163 Рік тому +2

    That's what makes a good relationship, you have a supportive partner to keep you motivated and to give you that emotional boost when you most need it. My wife was also good at that when I was working (retired now) as I remember many a time when she said stay focused, If you can't fix it nobody can fix it.

  • @truthsmiles
    @truthsmiles Рік тому +5

    If it’s any consolation, I would have spent an hour breaking plastic tabs off the interior trim to weld a new upper bolt on. Your solution was 100x better than mine would have been. Thanks for teaching me!

  • @edwarddemedeiros3607
    @edwarddemedeiros3607 Рік тому +112

    Quite the amazing video! Well done. A mechanic friend of mine once said, "You can be the smartest guy in the world, but without tools, you're doing nothing." I think of him often as I watch you work. Peace to you and yours.

    • @safffff1000
      @safffff1000 Рік тому +8

      That broken stud would have added hours for me as a home mechanic.

    • @Tegelane5
      @Tegelane5 Рік тому +2

      @@safffff1000 On otherhand, maybe it would not have happened without impact gun?

  • @thepetehill
    @thepetehill Рік тому +6

    You have a good obviously loving wife, good loving family, successful business, a fantastic sense of humor and playfulness. Life is good! You’re appreciated by us diy guys who always learn.

  • @hobbesip1
    @hobbesip1 Рік тому +8

    Cheer up, Eric! These days are going to happen, and they're going to suck. But you have your successful shop, a lovely Mrs O., great kids and an internet rooting for ya. Write this week off, take a weekend day for you, and slay 'em next week!

  • @robertpowell7672
    @robertpowell7672 Рік тому +1

    Hi Eric. I used to have a neighbour who mowed his lawn AND cleaned his car daily. You are not alone! On his holiday week, he would scarify the lawn till there was nothing left and then re-seed it.

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit1414 Рік тому +6

    Even when everything goes wrong in the shop, you still have a wonderful wife.
    That is more than a lot of guys have. Lucky bastid! 😇

  • @petermartinez5573
    @petermartinez5573 Рік тому +18

    Life has it's ups and downs, we just have to learn to roll with the punches. Count your blessings Eric O you have a lovely loving wife to make your days brighter. Best wishes to you and the family.

  • @nonyabiz2777
    @nonyabiz2777 Рік тому +30

    Sorry for your bad few days. Just know you and the family make our day with every posted content. Thank you team S.M.A. We appreciate your hard work. I never complain any more about a bit of rust on my vehicles when working on them. Colorado don’t have the salt as much but we do have the same politicians.

    • @davekleiboeker4614
      @davekleiboeker4614 Рік тому +3

      Your neighbor needs a air powered lawn mower that sounds like a air ratchet

    • @jeffgordon9103
      @jeffgordon9103 8 місяців тому

      Amen! Checking in from Illinios!

  • @waholoopesorry74
    @waholoopesorry74 Рік тому +5

    Keep on truckin Eric. We're rooting for you. I'm glad you have Mrs. O. around for the tough days.

  • @Tommerd
    @Tommerd Рік тому +8

    Hey Eric! You gotta get a sound effect for the WD-40 like you have for brake cleaner!! That'll piss the haters off so much!!!! LOL!

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK Рік тому +30

    Take heart, Eric, we all have one of those days. Thanks for posting anyway. We always appreciate it.

  • @george8873
    @george8873 Рік тому +13

    The ending had me cracking up, especially Mrs. O's words of wisdom, lol. Also loved how you fixed the stud. It'd definitely been a bigger pain in the butt if you didn't have that tool to put the nut and bolt in.

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu 6 місяців тому +1

    Your running commentary is a big part of why we watch. You make the job go by that much better and you have Mrs O to smack you with a newspaper when you start to get silly and whiny. You guys are the best.

  • @gunners4129
    @gunners4129 Рік тому +9

    I'm glad I wasnt the only one at the shop feeling like that today. Just one of those days where you wonder why you do, what you do.

  • @RainmanRaysRepairs
    @RainmanRaysRepairs Рік тому +24

    Hahaha need an air chisel to break off the salt 😮

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Рік тому +21

      Jack hammer for some of it. I've never seen you bust out the air hammer to remove all the sunshine for your cars 😂

    • @RainmanRaysRepairs
      @RainmanRaysRepairs Рік тому +13

      @@SouthMainAuto Maybe on the northern ones…it’s usually straight to the blue wrench of me

  • @kevinmoe4417
    @kevinmoe4417 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for showing us the bad days also. Most people in videos only show you when everything is great and the best. We all have those days and they too shall pass!

  • @garywilliams7819
    @garywilliams7819 Рік тому +24

    Hey man, life is like that for all of us some days. Appreciate you sharing your ups and downs with us. Your wife is right, YOU ARE A GOOD SERVICE MAN!!! Hang in there Eric!

    • @geezerhull
      @geezerhull 10 місяців тому

      you got a lift....you got a good wife.....what's the problem?

  • @garymcmullin2292
    @garymcmullin2292 Рік тому +9

    that pretty little gal in the opening video footage has some real concern for you, she is a treasure, but you already know that. Seriously...every job you guys take on in the rust belt is a super challenge and with your extremely high performance standards it takes a toll on you and other auto techs. You are a credit to the trade but be careful to not drill yourself into the ground trying to do too much.

  • @garycurry4600
    @garycurry4600 Рік тому +4

    Mr. And Mrs. O are relationship goals! 💜

  • @benpatana7664
    @benpatana7664 Рік тому +51

    Man, Eric, if that was you on a bad day, you have nothing to worry about. Superb quality work. (That broken bolt would have been a major issue for many a mechanic.)

    • @geezerhull
      @geezerhull 10 місяців тому

      Got that right! I still don't know what he put in there.

    • @rileyspence1403
      @rileyspence1403 6 місяців тому

      ​@@geezerhullit's a rivet nut setter. Works just like a regular rivet setter.

  • @MarkK01
    @MarkK01 Рік тому

    Eric, its not the mistake that matters, its how you fix that mistake. I know a lot of guys would have just installed the one nut and shipped it. God bless Mrs O. You are one lucky guy Eric.

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 Рік тому +22

    It is SO NICE HAVING THE PROPER TOOLS! GREAT JOB, ERIC! A sympathetic wife helps a lot as well!

    • @opiumtrail7032
      @opiumtrail7032 Рік тому

      Feck off with the Caps Lock spacca. Thank you.

  • @obadiah7771
    @obadiah7771 Рік тому +16

    We have those days man! You are still one of the best teachers in UA-cam… keep kicking butt!!

  • @mrlister2000
    @mrlister2000 Рік тому +1

    One of the best "sign offs" ever!
    Mrs O's face, as she was laughing at you throwing a hissy fit! Priceless
    You win some, you lose some Mr O, that's the game we are in. Wouldn't it be boring if everything went to perfection, no video content to show when things go awry!!

  • @leecarroll1817
    @leecarroll1817 Рік тому +10

    The older you get, the more often those days happen. I wish you well and your content/diagnosis is always top shelf.

  • @freddy-fq2fp
    @freddy-fq2fp Рік тому +13

    Eric, As a fellow "Upstater" thank you so much for introducing me to Fluid Film. I hope never to see these problems on my 4Runner.

    • @karlkascha1261
      @karlkascha1261 Рік тому

      I'm in Central New York state. Don't waste time and money on fluid film. It works fine in body cavities, but washes off the underside. I can't go a whole winter with fluid film. Buy waxoyl. It's a European product. Just make sure that you buy a pressure feed gun to spray it with. It's an expensive product, but it works. Also comes in aerosol cans.

  • @bertschb
    @bertschb Рік тому +8

    Hang in there Eric! If it's any consolation, you made my day brighter!

  • @mikemaccracken3112
    @mikemaccracken3112 Рік тому +11

    I love Vanessa! She has a great sense of humor and it is obvious that she is a great person. Thanks for all the great videos Eric and Vanessa.

    • @sambell385
      @sambell385 11 місяців тому

      Yes she does seem like a sweetheart she has that aura about her! A solid good person I can tell, and it was really cool watching her change her tires mount them and all that, I’ve never even worked one of those tire machines and I worked on cars all my life

  • @mikeberry304
    @mikeberry304 Рік тому +1

    Great real life video Eric , Just another day in our motor trade , at least Vanessa understands how it is 🙂 , days like these where as you say everything goes wrong , parts guy brings the wrong stuff, opened boxes with bits missing , brake pads where they have obviously been previously tried to be fitted (but are new ), yesterday I spent 2 hours plus removing a windscreen washer bottle from a vauxhall Corsa (European GM) over here in the wet UK ,as the bottle was contaminated with household washing up liquid and would not squirt the washers , pump motor was spinning , I blew backwards down the pipe , it worked for 2 minutes, small filter blocked with snot , the bottle was riveted to the inner wing that were made out of concrete , very hard , snapped a drill bit inside the rivet , got the bottle off , washed all the fungus out of the bottle , re fitted it back to the car , filled it back up with water and screen wash additive, now the friggin pump has stopped working , don't we love our job 😂👍

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 Рік тому +1

      How could I guess the pump would fail after all that?? I'm cynical.

  • @stephenmyles1895
    @stephenmyles1895 Рік тому +5

    Mrs O is a treasure

  • @larrymoore5944
    @larrymoore5944 Рік тому +9

    I wasn't aware of a Matco ratchet/hammer combo.....
    I'll have ask my Matco guy about that the next time I see him.😂

    • @thomasfletcher760
      @thomasfletcher760 Рік тому +6

      Like Eric stated in video some time ago " every tool has a hammer side "

  • @ronicard
    @ronicard Рік тому +8

    It's such a pleasure to see the love and respect with which you & Mrs. O treat each other. Love your videos.

  • @stevewilliams6667
    @stevewilliams6667 Рік тому

    As a small engine mechanic of 40 years with my own shop, I watch these videos as a comfort I am not the only mechanic that has rough days lol Its what I signed up for as a mechanic so it's my own fault.

  • @jondoef
    @jondoef Рік тому +3

    I feel your pain - some days you get the elevator and some days you get the shaft. Keep on keepin on!

  • @drod6424
    @drod6424 Рік тому +9

    Can’t wait to see the video when you’re working on that guy’s mower! 🤪

    • @MrMebigfatguy
      @MrMebigfatguy Рік тому +1

      He'll go over and steal it in the middle of the night just to fix it.

    • @stepark3437
      @stepark3437 Рік тому +2

      I think the mower is just a little pay back for the peep peep very time Eric goes out the door.

  • @thomassemich4627
    @thomassemich4627 Рік тому

    That’s funny, when Mrs, O says, do you need me to pet you?
    And don’t be hard on yourself. You were just like a doctor. When something goes wrong you were able to fix it. Don’t get frustrated. You saw the problem and corrected it and moved on and got it done! You are the Man in the “Rust Belt”
    Anybody can fix things when it’s 70° and 30% humidity!

  • @todaywefly4370
    @todaywefly4370 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m retired now and I don’t want to pretend I’m in your league Mate but I can surely remember days like these.

  • @electrake2063
    @electrake2063 Рік тому +3

    I can relate. My brother in law just discovered he has a cyst in his 3rd ventricle, in his brain causing infectious encephalitis, requiring brain surgery in two days. Yeah, makes for a bad day for me, but an even worse few days for him! The good news, it’s not technically brain cancer (it’s a tumor), it IS operable, and he is at one of the premiere hospitals in the country that can treat it! Tampa General,in Florida. So I feel your frustration Eric, but remember, someone else always has it worse! Take care my friend of many years!

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 Рік тому

      The third Ventricle is in the Heart, not Brain.

    • @electrake2063
      @electrake2063 Рік тому

      @@johnt.848 actually, they’re in the brain as well. Some of us with ones that function properly use google to look things up before looking like a fool. In general it is a term that has a lot of applications, genius.

    • @JohnnyCarroll-wi6tx
      @JohnnyCarroll-wi6tx 17 днів тому

      @@electrake2063 Oooooooooooo

  • @johnchambers12
    @johnchambers12 Рік тому +3

    I would say you had a good professional save after an old stud gave up, thank you for sharing that save!

  • @LouJustlou
    @LouJustlou Рік тому

    Hope you got a hug too....My Grandad always said "If work was fun every day, you'd have to pay admission. " Thanks for the video!

  • @jimmyfoster8944
    @jimmyfoster8944 Рік тому +1

    38 years in the business just like you. The main man,I know how it feels. I feel for you man! But you have a great family and a wife that cares. What else can you ask for ?

  • @stuartmecham
    @stuartmecham Рік тому +6

    Mrs O Is just so awesome! hope you have better days Eric. :)

  • @rogern5368
    @rogern5368 Рік тому +4

    It can only get better Mr O ! But as you said you conquered as always.
    Mrs O seemed to have made it better.
    Have a better evening and good day tamorah !!!! As always thanks for posting.

  • @dstcn6614
    @dstcn6614 Рік тому

    And I thought I was the only one that has a bad day. Thanks Eric for reminding us its OK to be human.

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 Рік тому +1

    I’d settle for a bad day like this any day of the week, I’m not a mechanic but was in construction and the amount of times I couldn’t even get the house onto the foundations that were dug with the dimensions that were handed to me, man the amount of swear jars I filled because someone had dug the wrong side of the line strung out for them and a great big X to say dig this side, anyhoo getting carried away with my rant great job Eric you’re still number one mechanic on the tube in my opinion and certainly lots more people as well

  • @vincentlallo6543
    @vincentlallo6543 Рік тому +8

    your honesty shined in this video. you saved that customer a ton of money with that insert

  • @lexusguy9127
    @lexusguy9127 Рік тому +13

    You're a top shelf mechanic but you'd be nothing without that awesome wife of yours. God bless you both.

  • @1jackvalley580
    @1jackvalley580 Рік тому +1

    You and your Wife are very honorable people, and be proud because this is the great example your both showing your children ❤🙏❤️🙏

  • @chironchangnoi
    @chironchangnoi Рік тому +2

    That signoff was perfect. I feel for you. You're doing a great job and are loved and appreciated. Keep on keepin on.

  • @Highstranger951
    @Highstranger951 Рік тому +6

    Astro makes a drill attachment that installs threaded inserts and another that installs rivets. I have both on my service truck, absolutely awesome tools

  • @scowell
    @scowell Рік тому +4

    Yeah... I was screaming at the monitor when the second shock was going up... thanks for that moment, Eric. And thanks for not charging the Nissan lady anything more... you knew the comment fluid is necessary.

  • @petelealjr.4781
    @petelealjr.4781 Рік тому

    Enjoy watching your videos. Learn something every day.. keep up the hard work.

  • @patrickwhelan5703
    @patrickwhelan5703 Рік тому

    "i'm having my man period"......Classic. We all deserve a moment, don't we....

  • @happyspiro3552
    @happyspiro3552 Рік тому +4

    Haha!!! You had me in tears at the end of the video mate. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @vibescold906
    @vibescold906 Рік тому +10

    Man I can tell u this we all have them days. I do wanna say thank u for your true content. Being a mechanic and being a man has its moments of bullshit but we get it done proud of ya. Your content actually keeps me sane alot of times hope all is well

    • @threadtapwhisperer5136
      @threadtapwhisperer5136 Рік тому +2

      Exactly. We all get to thinking no one's had the BS day we just had
      Then Eric O shows us a Ford V10 triton where all the exhaust manifold bolts break but not above the manifold so it can be easily removed. Gets agitated and starts making a video on the other side where not a damn thing went difficult
      As is tradition in Manifolds 200:5688
      "And thou wilt break the knuckle whenst time has come to break the knuckle. It is the toil of man and by extension his resolve to not be beaten what powers the true lineage of mechanics."
      Ps: see also "gah damn pos thing!"
      And
      "She's about to loosen up *tiny!* FUUUU!"
      LMAO
      sometimes ya wave the magic wand
      Other times the wand is a bat coming for your some. So it is so shall it be

  • @1077dude
    @1077dude Рік тому

    I was hoping Mrs O to give you a huge hug. Anyway, you know there will be many days
    like this. Just remember. She's got your back and that's something that not many people have.

  • @tdhyig5045
    @tdhyig5045 Рік тому

    Great info. You easy to listen to.Right to the point.Thank you.

  • @gregsly1247
    @gregsly1247 Рік тому +8

    Great video as always. Love the screwups, the diags, and the interactions you have with Mrs O & Luna.
    It's always a good day when I see you've posted a new video.

  • @psav1520
    @psav1520 Рік тому +4

    Always a learning experience and most of all, always entertaining !!

  • @Darjan_Spasojevic
    @Darjan_Spasojevic Рік тому +1

    Thank almighty God for more good days than bad ones!

  • @iaov
    @iaov Рік тому

    Well done. Thanks Eric!!❤

  • @frankmuschetto3385
    @frankmuschetto3385 Рік тому +6

    I had a sense things weren't going well when your 3rd 2nd attempt became your 2nd attempt. Normally it's your 2nd attempt that is your 1st attempt. We've all been there. As Mrs. O said - "Nothing is wrong ". Today was just another learning lesson and you passed, and tomorrow will be better. We're all better from watching your video - and there's your lesson for today.

  • @paulsullivan6392
    @paulsullivan6392 Рік тому +4

    Hang in there trooper. We've all had days like this. Deep breath and forge ahead. You've got this.

  • @JamesDvorak
    @JamesDvorak Рік тому

    Great video and absolutely hilarious ending! Well done!

  • @ducky1496
    @ducky1496 6 місяців тому

    Good on ya Eric for persevering!!! I don’t really know how you do this job without constantly swearing!!! I always made me feel better. 31 yrs, now retired.

  • @jerryking9333
    @jerryking9333 Рік тому +4

    I always enjoy your videos. I think we all have those days. Good or bad. Some days just get away from the rat race and go home and enjoy a quiet day with the family. Myself I usually stop and get away from aggravation for a while. Again great videos, keep up good work,
    maybe a Whats up Wednesday some time in future.

  • @michaelreeves8164
    @michaelreeves8164 Рік тому +5

    You did a good job which was interesting. I've noticed myself that sh***y days seem to come more frequently lately. Just go with the flow.

  • @sidvis7235
    @sidvis7235 Рік тому

    Nothin' like a good woman layin' a little lovin' on you! Behind every good man.......... well, you know. Keep up the excellent work, Eric.

  • @illiniwood
    @illiniwood Рік тому

    Good thing you had your rock sanding next to you to give you the encouragement you needed to hear.

  • @matthopcroft2535
    @matthopcroft2535 Рік тому +3

    Y’all are a great bunch of people!! Just remember that. You do the right thing! Sometimes you’re the ball, next time you’re the bat🤷‍♂️

  • @GR-mx4ok
    @GR-mx4ok Рік тому +7

    Eric all is well! We all have those days! You are walking, talking and performing great feats today, Be Blessed and Thankful that you are. I know I am that you are, because you would be missed! Thank you for you patients in this video and the lessons that I learned from you. 👀 It may have been a mistake but at least now I know how to fix it!😃❤
    Gods Blessings on you and your family! 🙏
    USAF/ Orlando, Fl

  • @Roger-hp1yg
    @Roger-hp1yg Рік тому

    Thank you for posting the video hope you have better days ahead of ya. I enjoy watching the videos thank you again.

  • @MsFireboy2
    @MsFireboy2 Рік тому

    Been there wanted to do it many times. Thanks for posting. I love your videos.

  • @leestrickland
    @leestrickland Рік тому +28

    You’ve got your health and your family. You ain’t doing too bad 😉
    Keep up the good work. It’s when things start going wrong that people start a-rigging and cutting corners - which you don’t do (which is awesome) 👍

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 Рік тому

      YOU GOT YOUR GOOD DAYS AND YOUR BAD DAYS
      JUST LIKE THE US PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      GOD BLESS YOU ERIC

    • @MegaDysart
      @MegaDysart Рік тому

      ​@@ekop1778 I ALSO TYPE IN ALL CAPS AND MENTION POLITICS EVERY SINGLE COMMENT WITHOUT FAIL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 Рік тому

      @@MegaDysart OLD DELL LAPTOP BROKE AGAIN
      PULLED THE CAPS KEY OFF THE BOARD
      PIECE OF JUNK

  • @damienyeatman8217
    @damienyeatman8217 Рік тому +4

    I hear ya!! Man I’ve been having anti theft issues with my 2008 Silverado I wish there was a shop close to me with a decent mechanic!!

  • @nelsonrodriguez1533
    @nelsonrodriguez1533 Рік тому +1

    Hi. Your videos are very helpful . We all get days that things go wrong .just think of all the good things and the beautiful family you have . That makes it better! Thanks for your videos.

  • @victorbellan8357
    @victorbellan8357 Рік тому

    That’s what is known as getting ahead of yourself! Nice job ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 Рік тому +3

    Nice work Eric, everyone has one of those days when nothing goes right,I guess that was one . Hopefully it will get better….

    • @andyinmichigan9058
      @andyinmichigan9058 Рік тому

      yessir! been there many times when the whole day just sucks and just when it couldn't suck more, somehow it does. A good dinner from mrs. O and a couple a beers and nice quiet sit with your dogs or cats should do the trick.

  • @jhaedtler
    @jhaedtler Рік тому +17

    Eric, Thanks for the great videos! As to drilling in bad locations I weld on a piece of round stock to the drill bit! It has solved many of the problems I have found working on aircraft!

    • @quietsignal
      @quietsignal Рік тому

      Can you elaborate on that please?

    • @jhaedtler
      @jhaedtler Рік тому +3

      @@quietsignal Take a standard drill bit and weld on a piece of rod the same diameter! I can't make it any simpler than this!

    • @86QUICKONSLICKS
      @86QUICKONSLICKS Рік тому

      ​@@quietsignalhe is making the drill side of the bit longer

  • @MeMakeSparks
    @MeMakeSparks Рік тому

    Thanks E.O. Have a better tomorrow!

  • @ricanderson5717
    @ricanderson5717 Рік тому

    Mrs O is an absolute joy. You are so blessed to have her in your life😊