Best Ever Engine in this LeSabre Needs Expensive Repair!
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- This 2005 Buick LeSabre has one of the best engines of all time, BUT it has a VERY serious problem that MUST be addressed! Is it worth putting the money into the car for the repair?
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The video clearly states we will work on Asian/Euro/Exotic. Not just Exotic only. You guys are focusing on only exotic. We will still repair asian vehicles. Lexus, Acura, Toyota, Honda, Subaru. Maybe even film domestic cars.
Just not work on Domestic cars. Sorry guys. These exotic-euro / asian cars are what Ive always originally dreamed of repairing.
We will address it in the next video. Thanks guys.
Cool. I assumed you were only going to be working on exotics.
Congratulations Wizard on having the bookings and them being the type you want.
I don't see the logic. They'll keep you busy and are generally easier to work on. But you do you! Edit: I'm so silly, you want customers with deep pockets that don't complain about a $400 brake job.
Well, not saying i would another not saying I wouldn't, I just like the feeling that if something catastrophic happened to my 07 raider, you could help me out, and believe me, it would be more than just bad coil. That's all. Sorry about my outrage. I really do love your channel and still think it's the best on UA-cam, even when you do things I don't like on YOUR channel, or YOUR shop, I emphasize YOUR cause it is after all yours and my views are petty opinions spouted out with a keyboard. I still think it's wholesome and educational. I'm not going anywhere, but I do love the channel enough to voice said opinions. Thank you and God bless...you should know that a 07 raider is really a dodge Dakota underneath, thats why I take offense
My 2008 Ford Focus European Model it's Made in Germany , that should be fine I could imagine the response lol don't worry I'm not coming any time soon lol , congrats on the success , and fulfilling your dreams Car Wizard
"There's a lot of engines out there that wouldn't make it to 50,000 or 100,000 without having these kinds of problems."
Like exotics. Now I see the wisdom in your decision.
Exotics bring him in way more money. That is what it really boils down to. Dollars and Cents.
They're expensive to repair, the parts are expensive, so the 2x or 2.5x markup the shop charges on parts earns them more, and they have tons of problems, hence [cha-ching cha-ching] for Wiiiiizard. But most of the audience isn't interested in repairs on expensive junk, because only people that have more money than brains buy expensive junk that's always broken. And those rich people with more money than brains don't watch youtube videos on how to fix their own stuff
@@gorak9000 Car Wizard jumped the shark long ago about dealing with us plebs, have you seen the kind of sponsors they have now? (such as the very ethically questionnable BetterHelp)
@@noseboop4354 I don't - I use an extension that auto skips those - 'ain't nobody got time for sponsors
Sad to hear..I honestly only watched because of a lot of the common affordable cars that you worked on.
Hoovie isn't buying American so this is what we get!
Really? Last 10 videos: Mercedes Benz, Shelby Cobra, Dodge Scat Pack, Nissan 300ZX, Lexus GX470, Hyundai Santa Fe, Bentley, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Dodge Dart. Only 1/10 of these was an ":affordable American" car and it was a non customer car. Grimes' Dodge Dart was a mechanics special.
So you didn't watch the video and listen what he actually said?
You guys need to learn to listen properly, he never said he's not doing affordable stuff, just not US cars anymore.
If you want an affordable, reliable, easy to repair car with a nice ride there is only one...or lets say three choices: Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Crown Victoria. Ford Panther platform. All other bulletproof cars are of older vintage like the Chevy Caprice.
I'll miss seeing the domestic cars being repaired.
I will, too, but I understand why the Wizard is focusing on particular groups of automobiles.
Half of the vehicles in the garage are Hovvie's.
He's a shrewed business owner and a celebrity entertainer now. Basically he's saying he can finally focus on making content, domestic (from Hoovie) or exotic, just thst he won't have to rely on the income of working on low end domestic models. And trust me, if you have to deal with people and can choose your clientale, you would understand.
I'm surprised there's not a oversized painting of Hoovie hanging in the shop yet.
I can guarantee that UA-cam pay a lot more than the car shop does
While that is true from a business standpoint. Me as a subscriber could care less about exotics and what he is choosing to focus on. I am disappointed and gone.
That pressure tester reminded me of that scene from Austin Powers... "I'm telling you, baby, that's not mine. I don't even know what this is. This sort of thing isn't my bag, baby."
"But Austin, there's a leak coming out of you from behind. It's coming all down your back!"
" And in the back 1 book: 'This IS My Bag, Baby,' by Austin Powers..."
I hope you used protection Austin....I did I had my 9mm
🤣🤣🤣
It's not Wizard's sort of bag, baby.
Gonna miss you and your crew. Thanks for the years of entertainment
He's doing Asian cars too, it's not just exotics
@@samuelsabo94931:25 "and some upper level asian cars" So maybe some GTRs or NSX and thats it. Im out.
The wizard is 100% correct. I had a 3.8 Buick in my shop with 428,000 miles for an oil change. It ran perfectly. That engine is bulletproof.
Yeah but the trannys are not as durable depending on how they are pushed .
What about the transmission?
@@rolandthethompsongunner64 Just as reliable IF you service them religiously.
@@rolandthethompsongunner64 yeah, what about it?
@@petrovicmotors3775 Is it the same transmission?
Too bad about your announcement. Most people drive everyday cars and there are tons of UA-camrs doing European and exotics.
He's doing what's best for his overall business, not necessarily the UA-cam channel. There's probably little competition for a shop fixing high-end European vehicles in Kansas.
@@Thisoldhiker there are very few exotics in Kansas
I’ve heard him say the same thing 2 years ago,
@@barrygoldwasser5449a lot of people will ship their cars to him, especially if their rich
There is that many exotics/Asian cars in Kansas of all places?? Maybe California, but not Kansas.
I'm very happy for the Wizard's success, but...
The reason I love channels like this, VGG, JunkyardDigs, etc., is because they're fixing up affordable American cars, and it's inspired me to fix up my own for a lot cheaper. I did my own rescue on a van because of these channels.
It's certainly interesting to see how expensive it is to fix up exotics, but most of us won't ever be able to afford one. To me, it's way cooler to be able to save a beater and give it new life.
Don't get me wrong, I'll keep watching! Wish you all the best, Wizard.
VGG, JUNKyard digs, NNKH, SleeperDude - i watch a lot of good channels .. just wont be watching as much Wizard
Agreed. 👍🏻
Don't forget Pole Barn Garage, great content!
I spent 37 years (now retired) working for the fleet services department of a large city government. That's where I learned just how good the Ford Crown Vic 4.6L 2 valve was. I worked on cars, trucks, heavy trucks, and heavy equipment. All of it American except for a small part of the equipment. I have owned and still own several vintage American cars. I have no interest in anything other than American cars (with the single exception of rear engine, air cooled Volkswagens) and no interest in newer American cars. Definitely nothing with software, WiFi connections, touchscreens, spy systems, and driver interference systems.
Brother you summed it up perfectly. Saved me from having to type all that. I subbed when Hoovie announced the Wizard was starting his own channel. I’ll give it a shot but I’m betting I’ll be unsubbing now that the wizard has announced he’s metaphorically closing his channel. I wish him so the success, but that’s not my thing. There’s plenty more on UA-cam. I just unsubbed from the Goonsquad when they went from a rebuild channel to a “Dang Sauce” and merch sales channel.
Man!!! Seeing as I actually own one of these Buick LeSabres and have done tons of my own work... The elbow's should 'pop-in" and it helps to use silicone "LUBRICANT" and NOT silicone "Sealer or caulking" of any sort. Great cars. Thanks for sharing these repairs Wizard.... However.... If you really intend on focusing on foreign "high end" vehicles, then I'm probably going to not be watching very much. I can't identify with those types of cars, nor do I really want to. Keeping my simple older domestic car running is what I'm interested. It's the reason I found and love your channel!😒
Hmm…. No more domestic or affordable foreign auto repairs …..I wonder how many subscribers will leave. Personally, I have very limited interest in Maserati, Ferrari etc repairs, I can’t relate to them and I can’t apply what I learn from them, to my own vehicles. Too bad for us common car owners, oh well, I enjoyed the channel while it lasted. Thank you Mr and Mrs Wizard for your past videos, I really enjoyed them and actually learned stuff from them.
he is a story teller - he doesnt show how to fix much. You have tons to learn from others in the space. There isnt much to loose with this - you dont loose his storytelling which is why most of us are here.
Agreed...guess I'll be watching a lot more auto auction rebuilds... sorry, I have zero interest in 99.9% of foreign and exotic cars... was always here for the domestic stuff and cars and trucks not to buy...not unsubbing, but if its all foreign stuff wont be watching much...
@@pdlegend6829I also agree. About 99.5% of car owners do NOT drive exotic or ultra-luxury vehicles. Videos about repairing cars that the vast majority of people cannot relate to, is a foolish idea. I wish him well, but this will probably be my last video from him.
I have to agree to a large extent. See how it goes. Maybe chasing the exotic market is more lucrative but I suspect the UA-cam revenue is mainly derived from regular car content.
@@pdlegend6829
South Main Auto, Pine Hollow Diagnostics, Car Care Nut, Toyota Maintenance. And Many others.. those are great for learning about fixing stuff.
thats sad to hear wizard. now these people will have to find another honest mechanic
I'm sure he will refer them to someone he trusts.
Unfortunately finding a good mechanic near you seems almost impossible these days. Just try all of them and get scammed 30 times to find someone trustworthy...
What is sad?
Honest? lol
@@brycestoll thats why i decided to work on my cars myself. i dont trust people
You're leaving us common folk behind....no exotics here.
The videos are still free. Why does it matter.
Exactly we are mechanics were not suit and tie fucks that buy a one hundred thousand dollar car and are piece of crap money pits
I’ve unsubscribed. Not interested in rich people’s problems.
@@rolandthethompsongunner64 read wizard's reply above, they aren't just doing exotics.....
Yeah... the whole point of liking this channel was because the Wizard gave such down-home accurate and NO B.S. advice. On regular cars that people can afford. Now... Who cares about and Audi or BMW timing belt issue...or...A fuel pump problem on a Jag or Porsche?? Those owners have the $$$ and most likely just take their cars to the dealer because they are RICH!! C'mon.....Yeah... I can see more than few peeps unsubscribing....
Im out, i don't care about exotic s. Best of luck!
Yep. I just unsubbed too.
Think the Wizard will find his subs and view counts dropping exponentially after this announcement.
@@joem.7621 South Main Auto 👍
So you didn't watch the video and listen what he actually said?
Agreed, we most of the Sunday don't own exotic cars.
Huge respect to people that actually maintain their cars
It's a necessity these days. We're transitioning into Cuba with all these old cars on the roads.
@@dougfisher1813 Do you live in some kind of hellhole red state?
@@tim3172we have more $100k pickup trucks on the road in Dallas and Houston alone than the eastern seaboard states combined. 😂. You can drive around Dallas for a week and my 94 Caprices by far would be the oldest cars you’d see
@@tim3172 Same state as car wizard. About 30 minute drive distance from their shop.
i wonder how many viewers of the car wizard watch for the exotic cars and not the cool domestic cars we all probably can afford? smh.
some of the exotics were neat but the regular cars were more enjoyable
I will most likely skip this channel as exotic cars are not what I am interested in
I agree I'm sure I will be unsubscribing I don't care about exotic piece of shit money pit cars
His business, his life. I support him. Still entertsining.
I just unsubbed after 5 years.
I believe with this announcement he's telling the common man who made his show what it is good bye. Wouldn't it be best to do the timing chain while there.?God bless the common man 🙏
Only a expensive repair if the "Car Wizard" works on it.
I’ve followed your channel since its inception. To say I’m proud of you is an understatement. While you’ve crushed my dream of owning many old European vehicles, also you certainly save me countless thousands. Wishing nothing but the best for you, the family & Omega. ✌🏽
so true
What a shame, another great repair shop gone fancy. All that will be left for regular people is scammers and hacks.
His business, his LIFE.
Gotta feed ur family, can’t be spending time with customers that are broke. Sure ain’t his dream
@@sunnohhfor real muffuckas think $100 exhaust repair is too much… cheap asses can get tiring.
@@GS-sm3jo Why would you do that? That's just sick behavior and just because a man chases his dream. It's his damn life, not yours. He doesn't owe us ANYTHING.
@@GS-sm3joI’m sure he’s doing just fine off his shop, alone. Don’t like it, don’t watch 😂
Every Aussie knows those Buick 3.8 V6s can take even the most punishing of bogans doing skids in the Macca's carpark... Powered millions of Commodores to their deaths, which is usually being wrapped around a lamp post. Ya can't kill those engines.
That's cool I didn't know commodores came with a 3.8? Probably because I'm canadian lol. We're they rear wheel drive?
More importantly did they come supercharged?
@@DJ-sr9yq im an American but im pretty sure you could get them RWD with an L67. i have read that people have used aussie parts to do a supercharger install on a 4th gen f body 3800
@andrewdonohue1853 awesome. Too bad we never got anything like that here. I wonder if I can import one.
Sounds like the Wizard's killed his channel though
I hope I don't lose interest in this channel when you start showing vehicles that I don't relate too. 👍
I feel the opposite: no more cars I don't relate to!
Yeah, I watch this channel for mechanic tips I may actually use. I don't see myself working on any Ferraris.
@@MichaelAMangone 🤣🤣🤣
I need even see them except for videos.
His next video will be Maserati vs. Ferrari, how to choose the school car that's best for you.
For youtube purposes bad decision to give up on cheap domestic repairs for content because most of us and most people can't relate to high end exotic cars, but it's your channel. Thanks for for the low budget content for us working guys.
You don’t need to see how to repair the timing chain on a Bugatti?
@@johnnylongfeather3086 lol not really
@@johnnylongfeather3086 I love to hear about the supply chain issues preventing the part from getting here too. lol.
@@johnnylongfeather3086i doubt anyone in the entire American Midwest even owns a Bugatti.
I do find it entertaining watching some channels repair Alfa's, which are basically just Chryslers with a different badge on them and a different sticker price, but still have all the same warts and general garbage quality, but in a smug way - it provides me no actual value
2 years ago I bought an absolutely mint '03 LeSabre from a neighbor for $300... "It's got a bad head gasket"... I'd never heard of a 3800 needing head gaskets, but I did know the intake manifold gaskets went bad and the plastic intake plenum warped. I replaced everything in the cooling system plus the heater core (easiest heater core job EVER!) minus the radiator, did the intake gaskets and a new manifold, a full tune up, and a front motor mount, all for under $700. Sold it to a younger guy who just had to have it for $3500. $2500 profit on a $1k outlay and a couple weekend afternoons worth of work ain't bad!
The series 3. 3800 is a piece of shit junker from hell. My mom had a 2003 LeSabre new. The engine blew up at 110K miles. New engine $4000 dollars please ma'am. LOL. The last 5 years of the final run of the 3800 were all junk. LOL
7-8 hours??? Flat rate for the timing cover gasket is 4.2 hours, 4.9 if you get anal and replace the timing chain.
Have to pay for the filming too. That should cover the extra 3 hours lol
I promise u that u can't do that job in 5 hours. Thi is a common problem I've done at least 30 in the past 10 years.
Wow … this reminds me of my local mechanic in Pasadena CA whose shop worked on all makes but definitely had an upscale foreign profile. They were neither the cheapest nor the most expensive but did terrific work and were not afraid of complex challenges, which they always succeeded in conquering. 5 star reviews and an adoring clientele. Then all of sudden the tone shifted…starting when I got an outrageous quote for some routine work. Which made me search the internet for the very first time on parts pricing and it became clear they were marking everything up 100% in addition to charging a hefty hourly labor fee. Mind you I have never questioned an invoice and am happily willing to pay for highest quality work. They also hired a front desk staff to talk to us instead of dealing with their customers directly. I bailed..found a local shop near my office that does insanely great work for half what my former mechanic is now charging. Car wizard! Don’t let hubris cloud your thinking! Don’t forget whom you brought to the dance! I sensed some nervousness in this latest posting after you made the announcement…are you sure you want to do this??
I always have low mileage 3800's in stock at my lot for sale. I currently have a 2001 and a 2003 Buick lesabre (30,000 miles and 70,000 miles). Best cars to buy and sell cause like Wizard said they are damn near bullet proof with very little mechanical issues.
Only poor people buy those cars today. They are way outdated. Old people who are cheap buy them . LOL. Welfare wheels.
Cheaper than one of those Nazi mobiles or other fancy pants cars. My 2001 LeSabre has 325,000 miles, I've done the upper and lower intake gaskets with new elbows, a few years ago, she runs like a top and has always been reliable.
I think I’m out. That’s trash. No more domestic cars? That’s the entire reason I watched this channel.
Scott Kilmer and ETCG anyone?
@@hedga001 South Main Auto
@@michaelstjohn6086 south main auto is good, rayman rays is also excellent. i didnt know if ETCG was still active.
@@hedga001 ScannerDanner and Schrodingers Box as well!
@@hedga001 Scotty is always bitching about domestic cars
So you’ll be dumping the Charger, Mustang and Chevelle?
he wont....but he should if hese refusing to work on domestic
Those are his personal cars. His shop, so he can work on his own cars, may not like it but in the end it's his choice.
He has addressed the Chevelle in the recent past. He's decided to kick it down the line. Probably will put a powertrain in it and then sell it. The Cobra is Mrs. Wizards and well, we know how long he keeps his "forever" cars.
The blue Chevelle is for sale.
Great! Another UA-camr fixing cars we can’t afford. Seems that is all I see lately. 😢
I wrote about the same thing.
@@barrygoldwasser5449I ageee I never even click on his high end car videos I love what reqular people can afford it ain’t gotta be all about exotics some of us like reqular car repair
Do you see what's been happening in the American auto manufacturers mindset?
They are only concerned with the shareholders bottom line, not those who actually buy this new pieces of junk from GM,Ford,and Stalantis .
Stupid know it all managers who take simple principles of manufacturing and set guidelines for the engineers who know better but need a job for the next 10 years to put their kids through college.
The Cadillac Northstar is a prime example of utter stupidity. So as these worthless pieces of junk are eliminated from the marketplace and replaced with better reliable, durable and longevity products we will still see stupidity in higher magnitudes. It going to be interesting to watch Wizard struggle through the repair videos, and there might not be many videos because these expensive European models owners might not want their cars videoed because of thieves and scammers .
You can't afford a cheap Honda or Toyota?
Aren't there any affordable European cars / European brands over there in the US?
Flush out the dexcool and use green coolant,Change the intake and head gasket it'll last over 700k miles,a friend of mine did his 03 Regal has 716k miles and still going on that 3.8
Would love a full walk around of this car and maintenance history. If we could all go back to 2004 and buy a Lesabre :).
I love my 04 park avenue. Almost to 300,000 miles
I love these cars but would never go back to 04 to buy one new when I can find many around me garaged under 100k miles for under $2k and not pay the high taxes associated with new vehicles. These weren’t cheap cars then but are the cheapest cars now with many barely used and garaged their whole life.
That's a Grandma car. I wouldn't be seen in that beater. LOL
@gregorylyon1004 it's the reliability these cars have that makes them special. Not the looks lol even though I think they aged well.
@@gregorylyon1004We picked our ruby red 2005 with 42,000 miles for 4,900.
She’s comfortable, good on gas, can haul a ton in the trunk, and has a lot of miles left in her. It’s a backup car for when our other cars are down for repairs. It should last us a lifetime.
Hello from Australia!! The Wizard is right... the Buick 3800 engine was fitted to Holden Commodores in Australia for about 10 years...many of them still around with this beautiful engine. The welch plugs were a known problem and sadly it is an "engine-out" repair...BUT WELL WORTH IT in the long run. Cheers from Australia!!!!
In Australia the Buick 3800 V6 made its debut with the 1988 Commodore VN and remained in production until the demise of the Commodore VY in late 2004 - a total of 16-years. Notably the engine was revised with the launch of the more powerful ECOTEC version in circa 2006. In short, a very reliable long-lived engine with some inherent harmonic issues - so wasn't the smoothest of the 'V6 breed'. However, I certainly recall the welch plug issue as they were a 'pain' to remedy.
these are now 20 to 30 years old and re-gasketing is in order but once done is years worth of care free motoring.
Here In Estonia a good La-sabre or Rivera with the 3800series is worth about 5000 to 7000 dollars.
I had a 2001 LeSabre company car I put 244,000 on it. The only problem was the plastic elbow leak that was repaired under warranty and the electric window motors. I had one window motor go out that had only been used a few times. Great car, comfortable ride.
It was nice knowing you
That announcement is a real bummer
Hmm.. kinda sad.
Everyone here reacting [and whining] like specialized mechanic shops are not a normal thing.
@nakoma5 Yea, I get it. Good wishes for The Wizard 👍
I don't blame wizard. American cars don't pay squat for a major repair facility. Ma and Pa kettle whine when the bill is a thousand dollars because they are either cheap or broke. You choose. Exotic cars pay for repairs. Thousands of dollars in profit per car. Ferrari and Lambo
What I can't figure out is, how are there so many exotic cars needing service in a place like Newton, Kansas? Are there lots of Ferraris and Maseratis just tearing up those country gravel roads?😂
The O-rings that come with the Dorman aluminum elbows are trash. They only last a year or two. The trick is to buy the GM o-rings with the aluminum elbows.
I also had the same issue years ago. I used silglide to install, 1 year later they were melted. I contacted Dorman tech support a year or so ago and they said the issue was resolved.
GM also makes a metal elbow. Not sure the part #.
Amen. or use generic harbor freight they are better than the dorman orings.
@@mph5896it’s ACDelco part 91051-19 for the upper elbow and 91051-20 for the lower elbow. (GM Part 19310305 for the upper and GM Part 19310306 for the lower)
Nothing lasts forever. Nice to see the customer is understanding. After this repair, it probably will run for many more years, and it only cost them a few brand new vehicle payments.
Exotic cars r for kids. A man reaches a age where a pickup or a Oldsmobile or even a van impresses them more then exotics..
Says a poor person….
I’m not interested in Exotic Car Repair and I doubt many other people are either. Good luck keeping your channel viable. Everybody should go over to South Main Auto, he’s a Great Honest guy who puts out content for us average folks.
Or Rainman Ray. Love his channel as well and his subtle sense of humor.
Rainman Ray Repair too, I watch both of them.
Wizards announcement bummed me out, I don't enjoy stuff on the fancy pants exotics either.
I really don't care about exotics. That's a different class of people than the people that are watching your show
I guess he has to decide if he wants to be an entertainer that is catering to the largest audience, or if he wants to run the shop he dreamed of while making entertaining videos on the side.
agree
Next thing wiz will become a scrapper like Watch JR and weird beard .....like I wanna see some destroying cars for cash and collecting garbage.
As a European I find this so weird, aren't there regular people driving Eurpean brands? Or do you guys not have any affordable European brands?
@@Nucleosynthese my wife drives a Mini Cooper, and most people think it's fancy. They don't realize it's parts-bin-special from BMW. Further, I drive a BMW daily, and people think it's a sports car. It's a 240 HP wagon I use to haul kids, groceries, lumber, and my junkyard finds. Our Porsche 911 might as well be a Ferrari based on the attention it gets ...it's a Carrera Cabriolet 996. Ha.
A new Ford F150 base model costs more than any one of them-- any two of them if you go up a trim level or two.
It's a shame you're dropping domestic cars and trucks, but it's your business and I understand.
I live in Oklahoma and wanted to bring you a few because you're very thorough with inspections.
Gotta love Buicks, always enthused when you feature them on your channel.. They're the BEST of the bad lot in the last 20 years of North American automobiles. .Great daily drivers indeed. Myself and my wife are running the hell out of our 2008 Lucernes and our son is still driving the 2006 Allure like he stole it. Looking forward to your future endeavors.
My 2004 Chevy Impala LS with the 3.8 Engine was Best Car that we have ever owned-lasted over 18 years almost trouble free until it got T-Boned on Shopping Center Parking Lot...
Might have to go then - best of luck with the exotics / Asian / Euro cars, but I didn't come here for it.
Sad day indeed.
I will definitely miss the domestic cars I’m hoping you get a few sneak through here and there for content because I know a handful of us love the domestic content
"Back to basics..." "Basics" for most of us are Toyota, Honda, Chevy, GM, RAM, etc. Exotic European will not interest this viewer. I hate the thought of unsibscribing from your channel, but sounds like that's where this is going. Major bummer.
If I were the customer I would have made the same decision. It is still a very good vehicle.
I'm sad to hear it will become an import-only shop.
Im going to miss the relatable content. Exotic cars are cool, but I was here for the everyday car content 😢
As a European I find this so weird. Aren't there any everyday European brands like Skoda and Peugeot and stuff available in the US?
@@Nucleosynthese you can thank US government import taxes, tariffs, and regulations
Like most others I come here for the education. No interest in exotics for me.
The car wizard is smart. Exotic cars pay huge dividends in profit on repairs and on service. Some Ferrari models.get a $25000 dollar service. I'm not kidding either. In that theirs around a $7000 dollar profit for the facility. And the rich guy who owns the car doesn't have to wait till payday to pay the bill, unlike ma and pa kettle with a beater 20 year old LeSabre who are on social security and flat broke by the 5th of the month. LOL. That's why wizards going to exotic cars. Money
@@gregorylyon1004 Yeah I know. I don't care. I'm talking about his youtube channel. Never have used him to service my vehicles.
So you basically wanted to open a nightmare factory. To each their own
That's sad to hear, I like seeing what breaks on mainstream vehicles. I understand why you are doing this, and I am sure the customers are better people to work with for higher end vehicles. But most people would expand greatly and double in size, hiring more people, and as owner, when all the expansion payments are complete, you'd get a much bigger payout. But, obviously you need to do more and would be in charge of more, you clearly do not want the stress. And that is completely understandable.
The beauty of the 3800 is you could build it to be a performance engine if you wanted to.
As the L67 Series 1 and 2 and the L32 Series 3 supercharged engines have shown, the 3800 can take forced induction like a champ!
3800 Junk. LOL
They’re already decent for their time. GM says 200 HP but it’s probably 215-220 more like. Cars are just so heavy. For example look at how the Regals go. But yeah they can handle 400 HP like nothing without opening the block.
By switching over to only high-end exotic cars, you’re going to lose your connection with people like us. We need to know what’s happening with every day cars. Very sad to hear that you’re leaving us behind.
exotic cars are also everyday cars like toyotas and hondas
I had a coolant leak I couldn't find on a 2002 Buick with the 3.3L V6. Ended up being the gasket on timing cover. Replaced gasket and coated it with Permatex red gasket sealer. No more leaks in 7 years.
Add me to the unsubsidized list. No domestics was the last straw.
I’ll miss the domestic vehicles.
Car Wizard , you gotta do what you gotta do. I have enjoyed your videos thus far.
BUT..... I don't have a need to watch the future videos since I don't own or will buy any of those exotics and European cars you're going to be focused on.
I wish you the best. Truly
Hi wizard. Of course I have a 3800 puller. I changed my crankshaft position sensor so that is when I bought it. But my no start condition was a result of the ICM failing, which is a piece of cake to replace.
I'm not worried about the timing cover gasket failing, as it will take me a long time to get to 280k miles. Plus how many 3800 engines have you see that had this issue? I'm guessing not many.
Wizard, were u able to tell if it failed due to the car's age, or its mileage?
Funny I just did my coolant elbows with the metal ones. Yes, I clean all the holes out well and I use new coolant on the 4, o-rings. Make sure you use pick tools to get out any plastic parts inside. The plastic ones typically break inside when you pull them out, or they were already broken before u pulled them out. The only one that doesn't seem to break is the big one that is near the left bottom side of water pump. Cheers ! Love my '02 LeSabre !!
Just realized the other day when I renewed my tags that I have been driving my 05 LeSabre for 11 years. Yeah I understand and agree with what Mr. Wizard says about these cars. The biggest reason I will hang on to it is because it survives my daily commute to work much better than most of the newer cars - it is half a mile one way to work, the most abusive rough service driving you can give a car without literally beating it up. I am scared of replacing it for that reason.
Half mile? Wow, that's bicycle distance
@@willg.5168 except for crossing a major 4 lane highway in rush hour
My better half had a 1998 3.8, and on her way to work, no power steering and started to overheat. She drove 6 more miles to her work. When I came with a new belt, the pulley on the water pump was gone, snap off at the water pump. Believe me, or now the pulley was lying on the cross member. How hot did she get it? I don't know . When I got there, their was a ton of antifreeze on the ground. That was at 180 thousand miles. New water pump and ran perfectly. Sold it at 320 thousand miles on her with no problems! The 3.8 are built tuff!
A 3.8 has a chain not a belt
@@w.e.s. They don't use a serpentine belt? Oh, they use a serpentine chain.
The Buick 3800 is a great engine but it seems I remember that they used to have a lot of problems with the harmonic balancer .
That cars a dinosaur. LOL
In support of your decision, I have a Tacoma, a Boxster, and an Escalade. We have a Toyota and Cadillac dealer, but the Porsche repair is a bit much for the first two garages, so I'm fortunate to have an import specialist garage who welcomes the Boxster. Well done, your problem solving skills are interesting to watch. Count me in!
Count me in as well. He's gonna make a lot more profit from exotics than poor people cars. LOL
That is really sad to hear wizard. Good for you but I can't be a subscriber anymore. I like to see the American cars too
A lot of American cars have foreign parts. The transmissions are mostly foreign made now
If we wanted to watch European cars we would go to CarNinja :/
I hate hearing that Wizard, you have such a vast amount of different cars and truck that roll in there.
His channel in now for the wine drinking opera crowd who use the word "Beamer" to describe their car.
@@themobseat I would not say that. But it is sad to see him stop working on domestic cars. That's part of the entertainment of watching his channel. I love all the weird and wonderful cars he beings into the shop. I get why he is switching, that was his dream and goal. Congratulations on hitting your goal. May God continue to bless you and Mrs. Wizard with even more success.
My dreams of seeing a Crown Victoria police interceptor on this channel is officially ruined. 😢
I think Dylan McCool did one on his channel, plus he actually smiles.
You could always watch Rainman Ray’s Repair. I think he and The wizard Wood really get along well, But more importantly, Ray is a top-tier technician, funny, and thorough above all else
Unless Hoovie gets one 🤔
What a sad announcement not only for the locals that are out of a good mechanic but also for all the average Joe's that helped build your subscriptions and could care less about foreign and exotic vehicles.
Best of luck on your new ventures.
Bro u may be upset about that announcement, but he has a business to consider not just UA-cam.
@@Douchebag07 Duh....he never said he didn't. Simply expressing his own disappointment.
Hondas are made in Ohio and Alabama while GM's are made in Mexico
Hells no on exotics, im homeless. I need reviews on hoopties.
Will still do asian cars and euro.
He doesn't wanna work on poor people cars anymore
I love your channel Wizzard. I have been watching since the beginning. I am sad to hear that you wont be working on domestics anymore. I dont like foreign cars. Unless you are working on a domestic of Hoovies, I wont be watching anymore. This is a truly sad day.
I just did my 3800 lower intake manifold gaskets and replaced the harmonic balancer in a 2000 gtp in 5 hours. Thank you for showing me how to do the timing gasket! I should have done it while I had the balancer off.
Sorry to see you go, not interested in cars I can't afford. I am a regular guy trying to balance my budget.
my 2002 Monte Carlo SS has 232,600 on it, still going like a tank. Just bought a 2003 Monte Carlo SS it has 146,000. lol
What about the long time domestic car customers, are you just going to cut them out? Your always so fair what are you going to do about this situation?
No. We will still help them out. Just no new domestic customers
The prices of parts and labor hours are one thing, but I'd rather spend money on the car I know. The car I have had for many years and know the service. When the choice is to buy a "new" old car that I don't know the history of, I choose to keep my old car. As of today, it has paid off! I have never had a loan or leased cars.
Not gonna lie... This is a tough pill to swallow. As much as i love exotics, i truly look forward most to the used everyday cars like this, the ls400s, etc...
Its your business and your channel and you are so deserving of your success, but this is an abrupt change from what your viewers are used to. Ultimately, only time will tell if there will be a negative or positive change to the channel success.
No question it'll hurt the youtube channel.
Watch the video again and LISTEN!!! He didn't say "only exotics"!
Is the LS400 suddenly not Asian?
Stop. Think. Act.
Sounds like the end for me. Who cares about crap that's always broken.
yes the exotics that sit in garages & need refurbishment isn't the same as an actual car that does 8-12k/year. They're not actually operated, investment instead. = boring.
You are watching a repair shop's UA-cam. They're all always broken.
Quite recently had an older lady bring one of these in to the shop I work in (I think it was a 2000) that had like 6,800 miles on it. Thing was absolutely mint, she's driven it once or twice a week around my fairly small town since brand new and maintained it pretty meticulously, despite not driving much. When I got a look at it, I felt like I got thrown back in time. It was super cool to see one of these things in such good condition after over 20 years. The vast majority of the things I work on have very high miles and are often neglected pretty badly. Quite refreshing to see something like that.
No domestic cars? You lost a subscriber.
Sad to hear you wont do domestic anymore, still here to support you wizard!!!
Nope, I'll watch better channels like Vice Grip garage or Sleeperdude.
@@themobseatlol
@@themobseat Yup
Going back to omega roots, what nonsense. Translation, I'm popular enough where I can do high priced vehicles and make way more🤣
Yep. When that watering whole dries up people will never forget.
I had kia sedona with 240,000 miles and running great when rear end collision totaled it
Have to agree with a lot of comments below. I will never own an exotic car, and have no interest in repairing them. I was only here for the vehicles I could relate to. I have no doubt though there are people with great interests in exotic repairs and will continue to do enjoy the great content of the Car Wizard.
I’m English. This is the only channel I like for American domestic cars
Check out Rainman Ray Repairs. He actually shows the work step by step. He's a good family man, and his wife works in the office.
There is also South Main Auto. He's a little more gruff sounding but really knows his snit. He is also a good family guy with his wife in the office.
You will see real repairs from different regions of the United States.
Both get 👍🏻👍🏻
I hope you enjoy them.
You mean this is the only channel that you liked for American domestic cars.
Wizard, that is very hypocritical, that you will work on Hoovie's cars but not the public‼
What? He is running a business and has to feed several employees. He does what's best for the business. Also, google the meaning of hypocritical.
Wizard truly is like the Bob Ross of auto mechanic videos. Just the best.
GM's 3.8L and 4.3L v-6 engines are some of my all time favorite engines. I've always had a good experience with how long they last. Like others, I'm sorry we won't be seeing older American cars anymore, as I don't have much interest in the newer ones. I wish you continual success doing what you really want to do.
Very disappointed with foreign only announcement. Thanks for all the domestic education through the years Wizard but am happy for your success. Any suggestions on a good domestic car repair channel from viewers?
South Main Auto channel. Works almost exclusively on domestics and pretty much only does videos for the educational value of the repair.
@@newman5924 thank you
Rainman Ray👍
@@newman5924 If you notice, Eric rarely works on a European car.
Ivan Temnykh
Congratulations Wizard, on growing your business on your terms. Good for you and your Tech's.
The repair bill will be about 1 1/4 times the average new car monthly payment. Fix it properly and in 3 months you won't remember exactly what it cost. If the car lasts another 100,000 miles that is six and a half years of average driving.
When a vehicle is into the period where it will need occasional repairs, think of the repair cost in new car monthly payments not raw dollars. The average payment is now $750/month. $1,000+ a month is not uncommon for cars over 50k.
Take one new car payment: Have the body shop touch up the dings and scratches so it looks ok from 25 feet away. Have the upholstery shop fix the torn drivers seat. Get the car washed and detailed. You will then remember why you liked the car in the first place. Now, smile all the way to the bank.
Smart advice! But people these days (especially younger) want to drive a "status car" they can't really afford to buy or repair. So they stay car poor.
I started watching you back when you used to do the "buy this, not that" vids. I had a 2012 Enclave with the 3.6 at the time and you ripped on it pretty hard, but I learned to keep the oil level full and do 5K intervals and here it is 3 years later that motor now has 180K miles on it and it purrs like a kitty. I'm ok with you dropping the domestics as long as most of the content is "realistic" because many of us actually use your vids as general guides on what/what not to do. Hopefully most of your future content is 4 and 6 cyl German stuff, the occasional JLR stuff, Lexus/Acura/Infiniti because millions of us have those cars and would love to keep them running without paying for them twice. If you plan to go all Lambo/Ferrari/AMG on us it'll be a little entertaining but that's it; nobody with those works on them themselves so no one can relate.
VW, Mercedes, Acura, Lexus
@@CarWizard Those who own these cars do not work on them except for maybe Acura. This channel got popular from Tyler bringing you hoopties and other vehicles that the masses can relate to. You better rethink your plan. I drive Asian cars but not entertained in the least by seeing regular maintenance being carried out. ZERO interest in Euro-trash!
So, you're now going to work on BMW's, your supposedly most hated auto manufacture?
I bought a brand new Olds Intrigue in '99 and made the mistake of getting the 3.5L aluminum "Shortstar" V6 instead of the 3800 Series II. After about 115K miles that 3.5L started knocking and throwing the oil pressure light, and soon after the engine was toast. If I had bought it with the 3.8L instead I'd probably still be driving it today.
3.4L ?
@@donc6781 No, Olds had an all aluminum 3.5L V6 that was based on the Northstar V8 they used in the Cadillac. It was a short lived engine that died with Oldsmobile.
@@FJBomb I stand corrected
Damn bad when the 'gravy boat' lights up while driving.
Boutique Wizard Shop in Kansas?
Renaults, Jaguars, and Aurus? Oh my!
...I think to the owner, that 3800 is far more valuable and valued than can be cited on open market... Value is a subjective term in the first place.