Thanks again CJ Cagle for the awesome intro / video music. Dont forget to check out his Instagram by clicking the link in the description!! Watch video until the end, lots of cool pics of CJ!!
This is awesome Car wizard. Now Tyler Hoover should get a custom intro now to not be out done. Rick Astley is probably more the style music Tyler would get. Imagine getting Rick rolled every time a person watches Hoovies garage.
All great helpful tips, I know most of them. I've been a mechanic for over 50 years. I always keep a couple jars relays & fuses I've saved from junk cars. I use them for testing. I take the case off so I can push the relay on and off for testing. When I was younger I knew everything, then when I was about 40 I shut my mouth and opened my ears and became a better mechanic. I learn alot from the Wizard!
I had a battery do that to me last winter. I'd get 12 volts, but as soon as I did anything with the truck it was in, it would go dead. First I disconnected it from the truck, then I made a device similar to what he showed in the video, and the battery wouldn't even run a single turn signal bulb. In fact, when I took the battery to replace it, and they insisted on testing it, the battery wouldn't even run their tester.
Many years ago my parents had a Ford Aerostar minivan. Dad busted his knuckles changing the last spark plug on the passenger side. Took him hours. A few months down the road he was doing a brake job and noticed with the tire off the spark plug was right in front of him.
My parents owned one as well, that took one year, that was back in '99 and one year later, they replaced it with a Windstar, which is cooler, but the Windstar should be one the don't buy list because they have a 3.0 liter V6 as well as the parts being hard to find.
Guessing he didn't just pull the doghouse. You get a lot more access that way. When I was 16 and first got my license I drove an 86 Aerostar with a 3.0 and a stick shift. We lived an hour drive in every direction from the nearest town big enough to have a stoplight. Either my dad had a lot of confidence in me or I wasn't his favorite and that was his way of showing me.
@@nickwarner8158 You were very lucky to get an Aerostar with a stick! I knew they existed but never saw one in person though (but wish I had). I'd sure love to have one. When I was in high school, a neighbor that was the same age inherited his grandparents Aerostar XLT. It was 2-tone with brown upper and lower and gold in the center of the body. I think it also had the 3.0 also but was an automatic. He ended up lowering it and it looked badass. I've always loved the looks of them and the Astros and the Astros, too could be purchased with a manual transmission, at least in the earlier years. I wish I could buy a minivan with a manual transmission today. The Transit-Connect comes in a manual in other markets but unfortunately not in the US. I think the last minivan that was sold here with an available manual was the Mazda5 which was also a cool minivan until the last update where they made it crazy-ugly. Unfortunately, the looks of the last one I think really hurt its sales and Mazda ended up discontinuing it which was a shame. There is someone here on UA-cam who did a 5.0 swap on a really, really nice blue Aerostar and he went with a manual transmission on that one, too. It's worth checking out if you haven't seen the video of it yet. It was pretty awesome!
It shows that using the right tool for the job and quality materials is both a time and money saver. This compilation of "Secrets of the Car Wizard " should be a more regular thing.
Good tips. 45+ years in the business, I have a few 18", 24" and even 30" long 3/8 extensions and with them and some good quality swivel sockets, the reach is endless!👍 Thank you for the Always worthwhile interesting content! 👍🇺🇸
Tip #2 YES! This saved me last summer when I was 40 miles away from home. Couldn't start the car, after a few tries I noticed the fuel pump was not making noise. Had my son reach under the car and hit the fuel tank with a flashlight. Three hits and the car started! Got home with no problem. Not sure why my original fuel pump only lasted 430,000 miles! ;-)
Wizard: Thanks a million for producing one of the very best sites on the Net. Sharing your years of experience has doubtless spared thousands of car buyers immense grief. I myself would never buy a car without checking your YT channel. Congrats on a job well done!
Hey wizard Instead of using paper inside a socket to make a bolt fit tighter, you have to find when it falls or possibly lose and is potentially a fire hazard, I prefer electrical tape. Stick it to the socket and it stays connected to you pull it off! Keep up the great content
I've had the tape backfire on me. Held the bolt while I got it started, but then was too sticky couldn't get my socket off. Ended up struggling with that. Stuck too good.
Wizzard tip #9, always use the lubricant expected in that system, if its AC, use the AC lubricant expected in that system, if its Automatic transmission fluid, use automatic transmission fluid. The point here is USE THE LUBRICANT THAT SYSTEM USES!.
When spring comes I'll be rebuilding my first engine. 2.5L V6 from a 02 Suzuki grand Vitara. The questions are I don't have a garage to work on it only a driveway what's the best way to organize the engine parts. The other question can I rebuild the engine without removing the block from the car? I think I may have to put in new rear main seals. The engine jumped timing and has little over 200k miles.
I've used your starter solenoid trick, back in the 70's, when I had a Ford that had the starter solenoid mounted, not on the starter, but on the inside fender. It would occasionally stick, and a few taps with a small wrench would free it up. For some strange reason, i'd have to replace those solenoids every three years.
Used to work in a Vineyard and there was a couple tractors that had dodgy starter solenoid's, used a long screw driver to start them by shorting out the terminal's on the Solenoid. :D
Ah, a Ford owner! Here in Colorado this was common in the winter. The solenoid was on the fender and the starter had a "Bendix" type of clutch that threw the gear into the flywheel. This set-up loved to get sticky on the coldest days!! Back in the "good 'ole days", every brand had its' own tricks and tips to keep them running in any conditions.
Homemade tools are my favorite. I did buy a 48" 1/2" drive extension with a pinned 3/8" end when the 4R100s were dropping like flies. New music too! What a 'riveting' video! (sorry, I have no self control)
I like how you tell us all these helpful tips like we are apprentices in your wizards Tower learning all your magic tricks. Been watching you for years now and loved all your videos. They have taught me so much Gandalf!
Thank you for all the great tips, I’m wondering what’s the brand name of your power probe, I cannot click on the Amazon link and I need one that is audible due to my vision impairment, If someone can let me know, I would appreciate it, keep up the excellent work.
I’ve used the “Dremel slot” trick on a deadbolt that had “one way” screws that could only be tightened, not loosened. Worked like a charm! The new open is great! Thank you to Car Wizard and Mrs Wizard, continued success to you and your family; you are hard working honest people who deserve good things!
This is a great look back. I've used a lot of these already, and have had to tell people about "The Car Wizard" who I learned these tricks from. A piece of paper keeping bolts from falling out is PRICELESS!
That power probe is the greatest value of any electrical tool I ever bought! Insane utility. YES, most of it's functions can be done with cheaper tools /jumper wires but it's SO much more convenient with the PP that it's worth every penny!
Back in the day when I used to work in the garage, we used to use petroleum jelly around the o rings to lube them up to seat. Those are some great tips
Those bad ground are notorious when you work on old cars. I make a point of it to always clean them if i work near or around them. One very often neglected ground connection is the one between block and body. It's often a woven strap somewhere deep inside the engine bay and it's exposed to rain and road grime for years. They corrode over time and can cause weird problems. Then when you remove such a strap it sometimes pulverises in your hands. It's completely corroded... One new strap later and some proper contact cleaning and all of a sudden the starter turns much better/faster! I wonder why...? LOL
Great tips. I had to purchase a long 3/8" extension to get to the passenger side O2 sensor on an Audi 2.7T. Once I cleared all the obstructions I had it out in a matter of minutes.
@Car Wizard At the beginning of this video, I was cocky and thought I knew everything you were going to say, but then you proved me wrong lol Thank you, I like learning new things and I appreciate you:)
Nice! Tips and Tricks = Options when in a bind! Also, when connecting long extensions together, it helps to hold them near the tip (that's what she said)!
I loved the switched relay gizmo...the. guy who thought of that should have been given a raise. It always seemed that cars that just had a major auto body repair had ground problems. Hmmm.... Hot rods with pretty powder coated frames? Ditto..... Loved the o-ring tutorial! Never would have thought to use a/c rings in other applications. HNY to you and the Missus. Thanks as always!
Thanks for the tips, Wizard. These were all very helpful. With how simple many of these were, I can't hardly believe I had never thought of them but I hadn't. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Good tips. Starters sometimes CAN run again by hitting them with a hammer IF it is the brushes that are worn out and barely making contact. Sticky solenoids can be helped by tapping on them. Relays: if you don't have the nifty little switch, swap a relay from another slot. O-rings: one of the gripes I have with manufacturers is when they leave a sharp shoulder that cuts the new o-ring as you are sliding it in. Why can they put a slight chamfer on the part?
Had the fuel pump go on my 1988 chevy celebrity when I was working at a auto shop. In fact I was at work when it went out had to use an old wooden bat so I could move my car out of the way. Ordered yhefuel pump n had to help take gas tank down
Thanks for telling me about the relay test switches, they helped me diagnose a REALLY weird no start condition on a BMW X5. Found a burnt out fuel pump relay, replaced it and then it started and ran for 1 second and set 50 trouble codes. However, with the relay test switch in, the car ran normally and didn’t set any codes. Turns out the ECU was shorted out internally.
Great video Car Wizard! Also enjoyed a tip in a previous video about not using the radiator drain plug (in many European cars, BMW in my case). I've got a 2006 with almost 250k miles on it and had to replace the oil filter housing gasket. Told my wife about your tip gave it a pretend twist to demonstrate...and the head snapped off. Luckily it's not leaking, but it will have to be replaced at some point. Spot on advice!
The load test ground fault indicator is a great idea! I'm not much in to car troubleshooting yet, but I have been working with hydraulic generators for almost nine years and I think that helps me understand a bit more of the electrical side of things.
I'm an espresso machines technician and I test so many machines as well. We do share a lot of similarities on how to troubleshoot and repair the machines. I loved that rivet removal tip no wonder the first one I tried to remove was rough, I end up using a screw and a bot on that hole. Thank you for the tips
Lord Wizard, Hail sir, from Illinois. I greatly appreciate the effort you put into your videos. I'm a new car mechanic (hobby status), and your videos greatly help. Keep on keeping on my brother. ⚔️🛡️
For o-rings that go around a fitting (instead of fitting inside a machined groove), once I have the o-ring on, I gently slide the point of a Lisle #31800 scribe and go around behind the o-ring a few times. An old-timer told me to do that so that any rolling or twisting of the o-ring that happened when I put it on is straightened out.
Tip #2 : Some cars need to crank before the fuel pump primes. I replaced the fuel pump in my 91 Eagle Talon TSi 20ish years ago because it died and the pump didn't prime when I turned the key to on. It turned out it jumped timing and trashed the head.
A timely reminder compilation ... 👉"Don't get boxed in"👈 is my new mantra when working in those tight places around the gearbox, engine, driveshaft ... Also a great Wizard campaign slogan ... 🤔
Thanks again CJ Cagle for the awesome intro / video music. Dont forget to check out his Instagram by clicking the link in the description!! Watch video until the end, lots of cool pics of CJ!!
well done intro.
Not my favourite style, as I don't like that kind of metal. But well made.
It rocks ! Hard ! Well done. I love it !
!!The impact-wrench-mimicking drums at the end!! So cool & well done.
Great new intro!
This is awesome Car wizard. Now Tyler Hoover should get a custom intro now to not be out done. Rick Astley is probably more the style music Tyler would get. Imagine getting Rick rolled every time a person watches Hoovies garage.
All great helpful tips, I know most of them. I've been a mechanic for over 50 years. I always keep a couple jars relays & fuses I've saved from junk cars. I use them for testing. I take the case off so I can push the relay on and off for testing. When I was younger I knew everything, then when I was about 40 I shut my mouth and opened my ears and became a better mechanic. I learn alot from the Wizard!
The load test is my favorite
"But I'm getting 12 volts!"
Not when you put a load on it. Now its 7 volts
I had a battery do that to me last winter. I'd get 12 volts, but as soon as I did anything with the truck it was in, it would go dead. First I disconnected it from the truck, then I made a device similar to what he showed in the video, and the battery wouldn't even run a single turn signal bulb. In fact, when I took the battery to replace it, and they insisted on testing it, the battery wouldn't even run their tester.
Tip #1 is great. Used that trick many times. You can also remove the cross member and tilt the transmission down to reach bolts that are inaccessible.
90s rangers with manual transmissions had 2 bolts that were Damn near at the firewall at the top. Have to tilt it down. great tip !
Many years ago my parents had a Ford Aerostar minivan. Dad busted his knuckles changing the last spark plug on the passenger side. Took him hours. A few months down the road he was doing a brake job and noticed with the tire off the spark plug was right in front of him.
My parents owned one as well, that took one year, that was back in '99 and one year later, they replaced it with a Windstar, which is cooler, but the Windstar should be one the don't buy list because they have a 3.0 liter V6 as well as the parts being hard to find.
🤣🤣🤣
Guessing he didn't just pull the doghouse. You get a lot more access that way. When I was 16 and first got my license I drove an 86 Aerostar with a 3.0 and a stick shift. We lived an hour drive in every direction from the nearest town big enough to have a stoplight. Either my dad had a lot of confidence in me or I wasn't his favorite and that was his way of showing me.
@@nickwarner8158 You were very lucky to get an Aerostar with a stick! I knew they existed but never saw one in person though (but wish I had). I'd sure love to have one. When I was in high school, a neighbor that was the same age inherited his grandparents Aerostar XLT. It was 2-tone with brown upper and lower and gold in the center of the body. I think it also had the 3.0 also but was an automatic.
He ended up lowering it and it looked badass. I've always loved the looks of them and the Astros and the Astros, too could be purchased with a manual transmission, at least in the earlier years. I wish I could buy a minivan with a manual transmission today. The Transit-Connect comes in a manual in other markets but unfortunately not in the US. I think the last minivan that was sold here with an available manual was the Mazda5 which was also a cool minivan until the last update where they made it crazy-ugly. Unfortunately, the looks of the last one I think really hurt its sales and Mazda ended up discontinuing it which was a shame.
There is someone here on UA-cam who did a 5.0 swap on a really, really nice blue Aerostar and he went with a manual transmission on that one, too. It's worth checking out if you haven't seen the video of it yet. It was pretty awesome!
@@brianthe82studioandlegomov97 hard disagree. My windstar is fucking tank. It won’t die. Hard to work on for a DIYer, but mines a tank.
We have used Vaseline on o-rings for years. Painting equipment, watering equipment, and cars and trucks. Old farm trick
It shows that using the right tool for the job and quality materials is both a time and money saver.
This compilation of "Secrets of the Car Wizard " should be a more regular thing.
When it comes to anything auto repair, wizard is king no question. Not only does he have the knowledge but the dudes so enjoyable to watch
Good tips. 45+ years in the business, I have a few 18", 24" and even 30" long 3/8 extensions and with them and some good quality swivel sockets, the reach is endless!👍
Thank you for the Always worthwhile interesting content! 👍🇺🇸
As they say, work smarter, not harder
I like the new Intro! Love it Clayton Cagle!
Tip #2 YES! This saved me last summer when I was 40 miles away from home. Couldn't start the car, after a few tries I noticed the fuel pump was not making noise. Had my son reach under the car and hit the fuel tank with a flashlight. Three hits and the car started! Got home with no problem. Not sure why my original fuel pump only lasted 430,000 miles! ;-)
This is the best video you've uploaded all year!
Wizard: Thanks a million for producing one of the very best sites on the Net. Sharing your years of experience has doubtless spared thousands of car buyers immense grief. I myself would never buy a car without checking your YT channel. Congrats on a job well done!
You get a huge amount of windup breaking stuff loose with long extensions. When they let loose, everything flies apart.
New intro approved the music is really cool too :) CJ is amazing
It's amazing how your hair came back temporarily. This is stuff I wish I knew in 1970.
That rivet punch trick - gold. Thanks Wizard.
Great new opening! I really like it. You folks are awesome. I always enjoy your videos!
Love the new intro!
Hey wizard
Instead of using paper inside a socket to make a bolt fit tighter, you have to find when it falls or possibly lose and is potentially a fire hazard, I prefer electrical tape.
Stick it to the socket and it stays connected to you pull it off!
Keep up the great content
gob of grease always does the job
I like masking tape myself.
Fingers off latex gloves as well 👍
Blue painters tape.
I've had the tape backfire on me. Held the bolt while I got it started, but then was too sticky couldn't get my socket off. Ended up struggling with that. Stuck too good.
Wizzard tip #9, always use the lubricant expected in that system, if its AC, use the AC lubricant expected in that system, if its Automatic transmission fluid, use automatic transmission fluid. The point here is USE THE LUBRICANT THAT SYSTEM USES!.
When spring comes I'll be rebuilding my first engine. 2.5L V6 from a 02 Suzuki grand Vitara. The questions are I don't have a garage to work on it only a driveway what's the best way to organize the engine parts. The other question can I rebuild the engine without removing the block from the car? I think I may have to put in new rear main seals. The engine jumped timing and has little over 200k miles.
I've used your starter solenoid trick, back in the 70's, when I had a Ford that had the starter solenoid mounted, not on the starter, but on the inside fender. It would occasionally stick, and a few taps with a small wrench would free it up. For some strange reason, i'd have to replace those solenoids every three years.
Used to work in a Vineyard and there was a couple tractors that had dodgy starter solenoid's, used a long screw driver to start them by shorting out the terminal's on the Solenoid. :D
Ah, a Ford owner! Here in Colorado this was common in the winter. The solenoid was on the fender and the starter had a "Bendix" type of clutch that threw the gear into the flywheel. This set-up loved to get sticky on the coldest days!! Back in the "good 'ole days", every brand had its' own tricks and tips to keep them running in any conditions.
Whaaaaat new intro?!? That totally caught me off guard, it looks and sounds awesome wizard, great way to start the new year!
You really do give some of the best real car information in all of youtube, well done brother and thank you for what you do.
Loving the new intro
Learning how properly remove a rivet was very valuable. Thanks.
Tip #4 I've used grease in the end of the socket to hold the bolt in place.
Happy New Year, Dave. Really enjoyed your content in 2021, looking forward to more in 2022.
Wait, his name is Dave and not Car Wizard?!,!
Homemade tools are my favorite. I did buy a 48" 1/2" drive extension with a pinned 3/8" end when the 4R100s were dropping like flies. New music too! What a 'riveting' video! (sorry, I have no self control)
I like how you tell us all these helpful tips like we are apprentices in your wizards Tower learning all your magic tricks. Been watching you for years now and loved all your videos. They have taught me so much Gandalf!
Cool intro. Great tips. Thank you
Thank you for all the great tips, I’m wondering what’s the brand name of your power probe, I cannot click on the Amazon link and I need one that is audible due to my vision impairment, If someone can let me know, I would appreciate it, keep up the excellent work.
Love the new Intro. Car Wizard to employee: "You broke WHAT? C'mere..." Run, dude... LOL. Thanks for the great tips Wizard!
I’ve used the “Dremel slot” trick on a deadbolt that had “one way” screws that could only be tightened, not loosened. Worked like a charm!
The new open is great!
Thank you to Car Wizard and Mrs Wizard, continued success to you and your family; you are hard working honest people who deserve good things!
Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard, the new intro is great!!! Happy New Year!!! 👍👍😁
Your original intro is still the best one.
This is a great look back. I've used a lot of these already, and have had to tell people about "The Car Wizard" who I learned these tricks from.
A piece of paper keeping bolts from falling out is PRICELESS!
That power probe is the greatest value of any electrical tool I ever bought! Insane utility. YES, most of it's functions can be done with cheaper tools /jumper wires but it's SO much more convenient with the PP that it's worth every penny!
Back in the day when I used to work in the garage, we used to use petroleum jelly around the o rings to lube them up to seat. Those are some great tips
Having worked in the used car business for 25 plus years, I know a lot of these tips and they are very helpful.
I used to use BluTac instead of a piece of paper to hold a nut or bolt that was in danger of falling out of a socket wrench.
Those bad ground are notorious when you work on old cars. I make a point of it to always clean them if i work near or around them. One very often neglected ground connection is the one between block and body. It's often a woven strap somewhere deep inside the engine bay and it's exposed to rain and road grime for years. They corrode over time and can cause weird problems.
Then when you remove such a strap it sometimes pulverises in your hands. It's completely corroded...
One new strap later and some proper contact cleaning and all of a sudden the starter turns much better/faster! I wonder why...? LOL
Always appreciate learning how to get clean holes from the Wizards!
Great tips. I had to purchase a long 3/8" extension to get to the passenger side O2 sensor on an Audi 2.7T. Once I cleared all the obstructions I had it out in a matter of minutes.
You can also put some grease in the socket to hold the bolt in place. That way you do not have to worry about retrieving a piece of paper.
We did that in the Air Force working on Jet engines with bolts in tight places.
This is the Best Video of 2022 so Far, Thank You!
This is the absolute best video on your channel. Glad to see it again. Great tips people at home would not know
@Car Wizard
At the beginning of this video, I was cocky and thought I knew everything you were going to say, but then you proved me wrong lol
Thank you, I like learning new things and I appreciate you:)
The paper trick (nr. 4) saved me a lot of troubles many time (seen it in the original video), thanks man!
Thanks Wizard. Love the vids. You and Hoovie are the Best. Wish I lived closer so I could get my cars worked on by the Wizard!
Nice! Tips and Tricks = Options when in a bind! Also, when connecting long extensions together, it helps to hold them near the tip (that's what she said)!
I loved the switched relay gizmo...the. guy who thought of that should have been given a raise.
It always seemed that cars that just had a major auto body repair had ground problems. Hmmm....
Hot rods with pretty powder coated frames? Ditto.....
Loved the o-ring tutorial! Never would have thought to use a/c rings in other applications.
HNY to you and the Missus. Thanks as always!
Digging the new intro mr wiz
Thanks for the tips, Wizard. These were all very helpful. With how simple many of these were, I can't hardly believe I had never thought of them but I hadn't. Thanks for sharing them with us.
I like the new intro, and noticed it right away. A nice upgrade for the new year!
Have you ever tested the air quality of your shop? That reclaimed oil heating system looks like it creating havoc on the wall insulation
the Rivet tip was my personal favorite. ran into a regulator issue on my old bimmer and wish i knew this sooner
The Wichita Kansas area is loaded full of expert rivet mashers and rivet drillers!!!!
Super helpful tips! Great information for us do-it-yourselfers. Thanks for sharing these!
Love the new intro 👊🏻
wow, it's about time... Love the new intro. Also keep up the great work "CAR WIZARD".
Thanks for the great content and pro tips. I only wish we had a shop like yours here in PA. Keep up the great work Mr and Mrs Wizard.
Good tips. Starters sometimes CAN run again by hitting them with a hammer IF it is the brushes that are worn out and barely making contact. Sticky solenoids can be helped by tapping on them. Relays: if you don't have the nifty little switch, swap a relay from another slot. O-rings: one of the gripes I have with manufacturers is when they leave a sharp shoulder that cuts the new o-ring as you are sliding it in. Why can they put a slight chamfer on the part?
HAPPY NEW YEAR SIR 🤓🇺🇸👍
Had the fuel pump go on my 1988 chevy celebrity when I was working at a auto shop. In fact I was at work when it went out had to use an old wooden bat so I could move my car out of the way. Ordered yhefuel pump n had to help take gas tank down
Thanks for telling me about the relay test switches, they helped me diagnose a REALLY weird no start condition on a BMW X5. Found a burnt out fuel pump relay, replaced it and then it started and ran for 1 second and set 50 trouble codes. However, with the relay test switch in, the car ran normally and didn’t set any codes. Turns out the ECU was shorted out internally.
I was binge watching Wizard tips videos yesterday and you missed my favorite - using an Amp Hound to figure out parasitic draw.
Great video Car Wizard! Also enjoyed a tip in a previous video about not using the radiator drain plug (in many European cars, BMW in my case). I've got a 2006 with almost 250k miles on it and had to replace the oil filter housing gasket. Told my wife about your tip gave it a pretend twist to demonstrate...and the head snapped off. Luckily it's not leaking, but it will have to be replaced at some point. Spot on advice!
These tools are GENIUS!!
I have to get my hands on them, very useful little gadgets!
The load test ground fault indicator is a great idea! I'm not much in to car troubleshooting yet, but I have been working with hydraulic generators for almost nine years and I think that helps me understand a bit more of the electrical side of things.
Yes! Thanks for putting this together. In a world where most mechanics are really just part changers, this is the info we need!
I'm an espresso machines technician and I test so many machines as well. We do share a lot of similarities on how to troubleshoot and repair the machines. I loved that rivet removal tip no wonder the first one I tried to remove was rough, I end up using a screw and a bot on that hole. Thank you for the tips
Wow - Love the new intro !!!
I used trick nbr 4 , with the paper in the socket, today. Thanks ,it sure saved me a lot of time and frustration. Thank you.
Lord Wizard,
Hail sir, from Illinois. I greatly appreciate the effort you put into your videos. I'm a new car mechanic (hobby status), and your videos greatly help. Keep on keeping on my brother. ⚔️🛡️
Thanks Wizard. I may not use many of these tips but can always learn more about the problem solving mindset and approach to things in general.
Thanks Wizard! I learned several things and I plan on using them while restoring my 84 CJ7. Rock On !
Hey Mrs. Wizard the new intro is mega cool!!!!!!!!!
For o-rings that go around a fitting (instead of fitting inside a machined groove), once I have the o-ring on, I gently slide the point of a Lisle #31800 scribe and go around behind the o-ring a few times. An old-timer told me to do that so that any rolling or twisting of the o-ring that happened when I put it on is straightened out.
The TIP#1 which I saw long time ago here really helped me many times. It trully deserves to be No.1 !
Clayton Cagle is taking the channel to the next level
The new intro sounds fantastic
Nice New Intro, i Like it
Tip #2 : Some cars need to crank before the fuel pump primes. I replaced the fuel pump in my 91 Eagle Talon TSi 20ish years ago because it died and the pump didn't prime when I turned the key to on. It turned out it jumped timing and trashed the head.
Omg that outro! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Priceless tips! Thanks for sharing the Wizard wisdom.
Such a great video for the less experienced. Good job as always Wizard
A timely reminder compilation ...
👉"Don't get boxed in"👈 is my new mantra when working in those tight places around the gearbox, engine, driveshaft ...
Also a great Wizard campaign slogan ... 🤔
Those thin ratchets are amazing Car Wizard.
Once again I agree 100% on the o rings and always check from the source. The band sounds good
That fuel pump trick saved me many times in the past. You can either strike it below or by pushing up and down on the trunk.
Awesome tips and killer beats! That rivet tip 🤯 🤘🤘
FANTASTIC pointers and tips!!!
Good tips Wizard! I know it helped fledgling mechanics out there!
The RIGHT TOOL for the job at hand ;) Cool tips there Wizard especially No12 ;)
Youre the man. Thank you
Awesome!, Specially the tip of the fuel pump! Nice! Thanks!
I knew most of these tips, but a couple I didn’t know. All are great tips too.
Thanks Wizard.
Black Sabbath's The Wizard is the best !
Misty morning, clouds in the sky, without warning, a wizard walks by....
Cessna, that's really neat. Glad to hear you have that background. And Newton, home of the infamous Jim Bede, and his BD-5 and other designs he made.