Dodge Dakota - A/C Compressor & Water Pump

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  • In this video I check out a customers 2003 Dodge Dakota with the big 4.7. The customer states he needs a new A/C compressor as well as a water pump. Sure as heck he's right so let's get after it!
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  • @randytheapplianceguy8838
    @randytheapplianceguy8838 Рік тому +271

    Thanks, Eric. You make driving that old truck enjoyable again. I can always count on you and Josh to keep my vehicles operating as designed. My old Dakota is used in my part-time gig serving our three county Flood Warning System climate and river stations. 😊

    • @victorbaird8220
      @victorbaird8220 Рік тому +1

      Nice 😊

    • @billstreber5194
      @billstreber5194 Рік тому +6

      You had me wondering there lol 84° right now you're probably half about a foot of snow in the ground

    • @railbaron9
      @railbaron9 Рік тому +2

      SMA home of great auto repair. 🎉

    • @mikeissweet
      @mikeissweet Рік тому +2

      Eric O. is the #1 best auto mechanic in all history 👏👏👏
      And if he says otherwise, he's just being modest.

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve Рік тому +5

      You're definitely lucky to live near him!!

  • @mayorwrenchmcgnome
    @mayorwrenchmcgnome Рік тому +218

    Eric, I've been a mechanic for 45 years. I'm 61 years old. I have never seen that trick with using a gallon jug as an amplifier. I wish I would have saw that years ago. What an awesome trick. I love it when I learn something new from a great mechanic.

    • @MacAutoDiag
      @MacAutoDiag Рік тому +9

      I've been a mechanic for 73 years. I'm 96 years old. Get your game up son

    • @kevink8481
      @kevink8481 Рік тому +4

      I'm 61... this trick has been around a long time. My instructor showed me this in 1980

    • @dondenny2534
      @dondenny2534 Рік тому +4

      I have new Thor envy

    • @sierra9663
      @sierra9663 Рік тому +2

      Thank goodness for UA-cam!

    • @major__kong
      @major__kong Рік тому

      That's how record players worked before electrical amplification. Google victrola, rca Victor, or rca victor dog to see a picture.

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy Рік тому +64

    Eric: "You can't screw this up." Me: "Obviously, he's never seen me work!" 🤣

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy Рік тому +54

    You saved me, Mr. O.! I was just about to go out to shovel snow when your video notification popped up. 🤣

  • @BrianPetersen-l2w
    @BrianPetersen-l2w Рік тому +4

    I wish all mechanic's could provide a video like yours. Not only would it inform the customer of the difficulties of repair, but it would make the price more understandable. Great video.

  • @brianbanks3044
    @brianbanks3044 Рік тому +16

    i wish they used those O-ring gaskets back in the day when we changed a water pump a day.....nothing scared you more than bolting everything up and hoping the cheesy paper gasket didn't move, tear or leak

    • @AraCarrano
      @AraCarrano Рік тому +1

      at least now there is spray tack to aid with paper gaskets

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 Рік тому +1

      Bingo PAL,
      Ha, took one in 88 C1500,
      Got er home, it leaked, paper
      gasket, so I put a bottle (12 oz)
      Of Barr’s stop leak/ water pump
      Lubricant. Took for short drive,
      3 miles, no more leak, best $6 I’ve
      Spent in a while 💯🤙🏻😎

  • @timlochner9147
    @timlochner9147 Рік тому +6

    Its nice seeing warm weather and sun when we have 6 inches of snow.😁

  • @TheJmich2001
    @TheJmich2001 Рік тому +24

    Cant beat a good old fashioned nuts and bolts repair video!! No scan tool required!

    • @TheJmich2001
      @TheJmich2001 Рік тому

      dont get me wrong...Ive learned a ton from Erics scan tool vids...but will watch every wrench job he posts!@@flightforensics4523

  • @johnreid859
    @johnreid859 Рік тому +53

    I like how you usually show the most efficient way to get the job done. Not necessarily the book procedure. Thanks.

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 Рік тому +5

      Self employed, no Bull 💩🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Рік тому +4

      99% of the time I don't even read service info or do research anymore. Just go in and fix it for jobs like that.

    • @rogerringold616
      @rogerringold616 Рік тому

      Anybody , best online source for repair manuals now? My online Chilton was discontinued. New stuff is beyond me many times....takes too long to figure out.

    • @rogerringold616
      @rogerringold616 Рік тому

      Stethoscope substitute. Jug and screw driver

  • @jeanclaudevandam4974
    @jeanclaudevandam4974 Рік тому +3

    Water pump and an ac compressor drain and refill charge for under 800. You are the man.

  • @garysgarage3669
    @garysgarage3669 Рік тому +14

    You were holding back video's on us. It was worth waiting for. great video.

  • @YOUZTUBE2000
    @YOUZTUBE2000 Рік тому +3

    Folks this video, from start to finish, deserves nothing short of at least 5 Norman Rockwell paintings! This man and this shop are that incredible!

    • @YOUZTUBE2000
      @YOUZTUBE2000 Рік тому +2

      Simple fundamentals, mechanically as well as the lighting in this video- how can you not be a huge fan of this content???!!!

  • @chrisclark6044
    @chrisclark6044 Рік тому +6

    Hahahaha that Fortnight comment was perfect. I'm watching this greatness and my son is playing Fortnight and he popped off "who thinks they are cracked!?!" LOL boy play your game. Appreciate the video Sir.

  • @mikehensley6932
    @mikehensley6932 Рік тому +6

    Something that always twists my noodle about SAE vs. Metric is RATCHETS are 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drive for all sockets no matter where you are in the world.

  • @jgreitz
    @jgreitz Рік тому +14

    Dakota was one of their best products, so of course they stopped production. Great job Sir Eric!

  • @JamesMasel
    @JamesMasel Рік тому +18

    I had an 04 Dakota v-6 , drove it 14 years,
    great truck. they should have kept making that version.

    • @b1gsteve251
      @b1gsteve251 Рік тому +3

      Unfortunately they last too long, so anything new than 15 years ago will die an expensive death. Especially hemis.

  • @edwinpagan4705
    @edwinpagan4705 Рік тому +33

    You are one of the most honest and knowledgeable mechanics.
    You should be proud of yourself.
    We need your professionalism down here in Florida

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 Рік тому +1

      There are plenty of good mechanics..problem is, unless you have a big family that drives lots of 15 year old cars, you may never get to know the good local guys near you.

    • @t-bear1863
      @t-bear1863 Рік тому +6

      There's Rainman Ray down there.

    • @edwinpagan4705
      @edwinpagan4705 Рік тому

      @@t-bear1863
      And yes I subscribe to rainman and he is also fantastic and very knowledgeable and very knowledgeable

  • @kennethbode2017
    @kennethbode2017 Рік тому +7

    This one got lost in the cloud back in September. Always glad you "torqued" all the bolts

  • @tomlewis3658
    @tomlewis3658 Рік тому +23

    This 2003 seemed to still be in pretty decent condition, it's nice to see 1 survive in the rust belt. Even the headliner looked to be decent - only a few small sagging spots were in view. And what a pleasant surprise when you backed out, and it wasn't a salty, wintry street out there. Seeing the mature corn plants was a nice reminder that winter will eventually be over.

  • @IBenZik
    @IBenZik Рік тому +4

    "because it is graduated", I had an organic chem teacher at Drake university that said that joke in 1973. Thanks for the memory.

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork Рік тому +5

    That truck has survived the rusty north somehow, which is great because this repair on a brand new one is probably 10 hours labor. Man these are so easy to work on in comparison.

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt Рік тому +4

    This video must've fell between the seats, we're in long shirt weather now and crickets are long gone. Great stuff as always.

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Рік тому +14

    One of my 2001 Dakotas I have used for a snowplow the last 15 years. Only had to replace one water pump in that time. With 170K on it now it has saved me thousands in plow costs at my commercial locations. Love these little Dakotas. Great video as always.

    • @southwestvajeeper5106
      @southwestvajeeper5106 Рік тому +1

      4.7 is a great motor if maintained. 233k miles on my daily driver, a 2004 Grand Cherokee 4.7.

  • @French20cent
    @French20cent Рік тому +9

    Nice video as always ! There are actually some good stories about the love story between the USA and the metric system :
    - The US was actually one of the first countries that wanted to switch to metric, it was a good way to seal its independence from the UK (and what better way to do that than get closer to France at the time)
    - The boat carrying the standardized metric scales from France to the US got hijacked, and for whatever reason the French did not send another one (I guess we were busy, or on strike)
    - Lots of lobbies at the time wanted to keep the Imperial system, from tool manufacturers to just about anybody in the industry, the Industrial revolution was at its peak at the time in the UK; a huge proportion of the tools and machines were made there and they would've shot themselves in the foot by switching to metric and opening up to potential new competition from, well, France.

    • @amak1131
      @amak1131 Рік тому +2

      Fast forward to the modern day, the industries that really need to use it (like science and medicine) have for a while. For the average person, it is so easy to pull out a phone and do conversions. So compared to back then, there isn't much need or reason to so long as you are consistent in your application; I believe NASA had some issue where something was written for metric and someone input imperial or something like that.

    • @billdoodson4232
      @billdoodson4232 Рік тому +1

      Yes the Mars Climate Orbiter, crashed into Mars because the builders had used Imperial measurments for acceleration, NASA thoughf it was metric. Not the only case, but the most embarrasing I think.

    • @rossG1221
      @rossG1221 Рік тому

      excellent Vid Eric - it is interesting that technicians/engineers around world use the metric system, even including all engineers in the countries where imperial is the "Norm" - the US did try to persuade its General population to convert years ago, but somehow it never caught on. If you watch/listen to any NASA/ Space transmissions, they use Kilometres/metres/centimetres.

  • @gwbuilder5779
    @gwbuilder5779 Рік тому +1

    The screwdriver megaphone is very hady.
    My grandad taught me that gallon jug trick back in 72. The gallon coolant jugs work well also.
    A satisfied customer is always the best testamony for a job well done.👌🤙

  • @agostinodibella9939
    @agostinodibella9939 Рік тому +2

    That screwdriver bottle trick to hear the bearings is a great idea. I never heard of that before!

  • @leonb2637
    @leonb2637 Рік тому +7

    Unlike many a/c compressor and water pump jobs, with this one you didn't need eyes that can see around corners, additional joints in your arms, special tools, have to remove a lot of other stuff like air intakes, panels, suspension parts, fender liners, ending up spending all day instead of 2-3 hours.

    • @southwestvajeeper5106
      @southwestvajeeper5106 Рік тому +2

      Thta's why I will keep my 4.7 running for the rest of my life. If I get rid of it, I have to buy these poorly designed modern engines. No thanks. I'll keep driving my 233k mile 4.7 :-)

  • @TStheDeplorable
    @TStheDeplorable Рік тому +23

    The danger of fixing a loud bearing is that then you'll be able to hear everything else that's wrong with the engine!

    • @segarza
      @segarza Рік тому +1

      Thats what the radio volume control is for. Just turn the volume up and presto! Problem fixed.

  • @joejohnson7097
    @joejohnson7097 Рік тому +1

    I learn something with this video. Been turn wrenches 54 years never knew about the plastic jug. Thanks for the video

  • @Michael-yi4mc
    @Michael-yi4mc Рік тому +2

    Got to love rear wheel drive vehicles. So much room to work on the front of the engine. Some mechanics put a piece of cardboard in the back of the radiator just in case they bump it with a wrench.

  • @jngtruong
    @jngtruong Рік тому +7

    Great trick about the gallon jug. I actually saw that you forgot to plug the connector to the square intake box but figured it was done off camera. LOL. Great video Eric!!

  • @titaniumman_22
    @titaniumman_22 Рік тому +14

    Thanks for the Sunday upload Eric! I like how you explain what you are doing while you are doing the task…instead of talking about what you are ‘going’ to do and then talking about it while you are doing the task, as in cuts down the repetition! Have a great rest of your weekend SMA Fans! 🇺🇸

  • @Birdman_in_CLE
    @Birdman_in_CLE Рік тому +2

    My favorite vehicle ever was my 2000 Dakota 4 door. Thr first year for the 4.7L in the Dakota. In 8 years and 290,000 miles, I changed the oil every 7k miles with full synthetic, replaced spark plugs every 40k, and the coolant once at anout 90k.
    The only failure was an oxygen sensor and the AC compressor bearing. I pulled the clutch and replaced the bearing at anout 100k with one from a local supply house and other than a slight wobble from it not being pressed exactly straight (i used a little bench top arbor press) it worked for as long as the oem did when I sold the truck.
    All in all that 4.7L was a rock solid engine and i stilliss that truck. I rebuilt 2 houses with that truck. It also hauled a well loaded 12 foot enclosed trailer between Detroit and Saint Louis about a dozen times.

  • @ericbryant796
    @ericbryant796 Рік тому +8

    One of my favorite engines I've owned. Now have 370,000+ miles on my '01 Durango 4.7L, still runs awesome though now uses some oil. Underdrive system means accessories last a long time on that engine.

    • @southwestvajeeper5106
      @southwestvajeeper5106 Рік тому +4

      That's great man! I love the 4.7 too. My Dad's '01 Grand Cherokee 4.7 had 337,000 miles when we sold it. My '04 Grand Cherokee is my daily driver and has 233,000 miles, running like crazy.

    • @GM-hx5tc
      @GM-hx5tc Рік тому +1

      I inherited my Mom's 2000 Durango with the 4.7L and I have to say it has been a blessing. It has been nothing but reliable and has become my 17 year old son's wheels. The only issue he has, is the cassette deck lol! Minor to say the least!

    • @ericbryant796
      @ericbryant796 Рік тому +1

      @@GM-hx5tc Perfect vehicle for a kid. My son has mine at school, low insurance cost and low cost of repair.

  • @Wayne-Jones
    @Wayne-Jones Рік тому +1

    Watching Mr O calms my mind in this crazy world.

  • @Angryblades
    @Angryblades Рік тому +2

    Ok the bottle on the screwdriver is simply amazing, i learned old school with screw driver to the ear trick.

  • @paultrusdell3451
    @paultrusdell3451 Рік тому +2

    Yes, they still make Folgers Coffee. That's my go to every morning. ☕

  • @briteidea08
    @briteidea08 Рік тому +4

    Owned an 02 Dakota with the 3.9. Everyone on the forums said at the time to stay away from the 4.7. But it’s really not a bad engine.
    Good truck, but it sat for a year while I was away. My patience was very short. Kick myself for giving up on the truck.
    On another note. Wish I could remember the brand of water pumps AAP carried in the mid 2000’s. Never had anyone warranty one. Found out the company also built them for the OE industry. Parts on the market now all seem to be junk.

    • @TDub_ADV
      @TDub_ADV Рік тому +1

      My 2002 sucked. Had 3 head gaskets put in it before i dumped it at 40k. They replaced the heads once too. The thing was in the shop for warranty work constantly. Dumping it at the Chevy dealer was the best thing i ever did. The 06 Silvy that replaced it was a fantastic vehicle and a great tow mule.
      The 4.7 had no beans down low either. If you towed with it like i did you pretty much had to rev the pants off it to make any power.

  • @leftyo9589
    @leftyo9589 Рік тому +3

    learned the screwdriver to the ear thing when i was a little kid. i have up until now, never seen it done with a jug on it. great upgrade to the old trick!!

  • @alward9901
    @alward9901 Рік тому +3

    Straight forward job nicely done. And like the tool kit for removing the clutch fan a couple bangs with the new air hammer & she’s off 🛠🔧⚒👍all the years watching & we still are still learning new tricks.

  • @white92LXnotch
    @white92LXnotch Рік тому +2

    Your videos have helped me keep my sanity while I have been isolating with Covid-19.

  • @danlemke6407
    @danlemke6407 Рік тому +1

    I was beginning to think you guys were having a mild winter until you cleared that up at the end. Great vid as always, even if you were holdin out on us.

  • @mmi16
    @mmi16 Рік тому +1

    Had a 2003 Durango with the 4.7. Got 360K miles out of it - never had a head off. Replaced all the accessories, Water Pump, A/c Compressor, Alternator and PS pump over the lifetime of the vehicle. Engine purred right along until the driver side seat belt locked.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve Рік тому +1

    Air hammer tool for the fan clutch!
    I couldn't get mine off on my '00 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7. Lucky, all that was leaking was the O-Ring. Slipped the new one in and leak was gone!

  • @shemp308
    @shemp308 Рік тому

    From the Chicago area Eric, I know only to well the rust issues. However, Eric, you really need to appreciate the beautiful scenery you get on your test drives.

  • @jeffjankiewicz5100
    @jeffjankiewicz5100 Рік тому

    This old dog(66) just learned a new trick using a gallon jug as an amplifier. Sure beats holding your ear to a long wood plunger handle. Thanks

  • @breauken910
    @breauken910 Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad you went back and torqued those to spec, I was getting worried

  • @erickieffer8440
    @erickieffer8440 10 місяців тому

    I still love the brake clean intro. and sound effects. Of course your video was excellent as always.

  • @rider547
    @rider547 Рік тому +14

    Great video! Thanks for the “amplifier” tip. Nice work as always! 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @TarZan49
      @TarZan49 Рік тому +1

      It looks like a good funnel as well 😅

  • @charlesrichter3468
    @charlesrichter3468 Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate your work ethic. Great explanation of work and tools. I've learned not to mess it up before I go to the mechanic.

  • @FortunateJuice
    @FortunateJuice Рік тому +8

    I once owned an '08 Dakota Quad Cab. That was a great truck. I shoulda never got rid of it.

    • @gradyhernandez4699
      @gradyhernandez4699 Рік тому +1

      Dakota good one

    • @gradyhernandez4699
      @gradyhernandez4699 Рік тому

      I have a 1989 Dodge Ram D50

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 Рік тому

      What engine ?🤔

    • @scientist100
      @scientist100 Рік тому

      I have the 07 v6 half cab. Is that a good truck? I rarely drive it so I don't know. I have owned a few years a d did some work as part of it needing suspension work. Now all it needs is tires and possibly valve seals as it burns oil only when it has been sitting for months lol. I think the seals became brittle because I don't drive it unless that's a normal failure, not a big deal as it does it only after a cold start up.

  • @MrHugawa
    @MrHugawa Рік тому +3

    A Sept video in Jan, you must of had this one in your spare videos folder just in case you wanted a day off...lol. I miss those temperatures already.... thanks for the video!

  • @Starchface
    @Starchface Рік тому

    You must have pulled this one out of the archives. Where is the 2.862 meters of snow and ice, I wondered. You really had me going there. Nice work as usual.

  • @robertlacob8831
    @robertlacob8831 Рік тому

    When I started out as a Technician, I purchased a Mechanics stethoscope from one of the tool dealers. What a savoir when coming to listening to FWD wheel bearings!

  • @thermalreboot
    @thermalreboot Рік тому +1

    I used to drink Folgers, then I discovered the joy of roasting my own coffee. Fresh roast coffee is soooo much better.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Рік тому

      I drank Folgers. Then I bought coffee that didn't taste like it came from the $1 store.

  • @RJon2006
    @RJon2006 Рік тому

    My grandma and grandpa loved Folgers coffee. Good memories! Keep up the good work, Eric!

    • @billdoodson4232
      @billdoodson4232 Рік тому +1

      40 years since I was last in the States, Folgers was the best of the instant coffees by far. I have never seen it in the UK, I'll have a look on Amazon after I have finished watching Mr. O.

  • @therealsilens
    @therealsilens Рік тому +2

    Wow, Eric! The weather in the PRNY is looking lovely this time of year. Please do share your climate secrets with the rest of us!

  • @PRO4XKEV
    @PRO4XKEV Рік тому +3

    I had a 2000 Dakota and a 2003 Dakota 4x4 both had the 4.7, it is a good engine, likes to be rev'd.

  • @dutchmiller704
    @dutchmiller704 Рік тому +1

    Experience makes things look easy.

  • @petescustomcarshop
    @petescustomcarshop Рік тому

    Nice video! That water pump bearing is "loose as a goose" and when you said "she's got a little hitch in her giddy up" I just about fell off my chair because I was working on a Dodge Dakota and making a video a few weeks ago and said the same thing about a misfire! I think I would have started singing that Footloose song if I was wiggling the fan like that. I learn a lot from your videos and really enjoy watching them.

  • @ghettsumm7949
    @ghettsumm7949 Рік тому +7

    I had an '05 Dodge Dakota, the 4.7 V-8 got okay gas mileage, but kinda gutless. They are however very easy to work on and very dependable. Thanx Eric O.

    • @milesmahan
      @milesmahan Рік тому +4

      My experience exact opposite..lots of power and shytt gas mileage

    • @Sicktrickintuner
      @Sicktrickintuner Рік тому +1

      Had one, got about 12L per 100kms. Or about 22 mpg at best.
      Was a constant chunk of work. Suspension parts and all the small things that died when we had it at about 200,000kms or about 120,000mi

    • @nickaa827
      @nickaa827 Рік тому

      got the 4.7 in a dodge campervan - uses oil, hardly any power, and l o u d

    • @southwestvajeeper5106
      @southwestvajeeper5106 Рік тому +1

      The 4.7 in my '04 Grand Cherokee is almost screaming fast. Amazing the difference that putting different gears in the diffs makes. Not only does it feel like it has a boatload of power but I get 17-18 mpg average, 22-23 mpg highway. Can't beat that!

    • @frankchen7412
      @frankchen7412 Рік тому

      ​@@southwestvajeeper5106 curious what gears you had? 3.73?

  • @arthurmccarron4379
    @arthurmccarron4379 Рік тому +3

    Your. Noise. Detector. Now. That’s. Smart. Thanks

  • @tim1299
    @tim1299 Рік тому +1

    Love that winter weather you are having in upper New York.

    • @stirlingfromla
      @stirlingfromla Рік тому +2

      He's been holding onto this video for about 5 months. The trees are not that green in New York in January. Besides he says it's September at the end of the video.

  • @GenderSkins
    @GenderSkins Рік тому +1

    Yep Eric you are right, if you can do it, I can do it as I have been doing it for right on 40 years now. And I thought my days of turning a wrench, and washing the dirt, grease, rust and grime off my hands was over when I got that 1999 Dodge Quad Club Cab 3500. Oh man was I WRONG!

  • @marka.2715
    @marka.2715 Рік тому

    Winters up there are nice. Still have nice green leaves on the trees and green grass. It's cold where I'm at and everything looks dead.

  • @steveo6631
    @steveo6631 Рік тому +3

    Recently I heard someone paid $90,000 for the rights to the Folgers jingle "The best part of wakin up"... I don't think he's gonna get that money back... LOL... Back to the subject at hand, another informative/entertaining video, my guy...

  • @tpcshadow
    @tpcshadow Рік тому +1

    Had an '02 just like this, and I still miss it. Basically gave it to my brother at 200k and it's still running around being driven by my nephew. Around 150k I had to replace the waterpump, alternator, and left front wheel bearing, but otherwise just normal maintenance - many Toyota trucks wish they were as reliable.

  • @CommomsenseSmith
    @CommomsenseSmith Рік тому +2

    Nice diagnostic work by the owner.

  • @RichardLagendijk
    @RichardLagendijk Рік тому +2

    The best explanation of degrees Celsius:0 is cold - 100 is hot 😄

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Рік тому +2

      Right?!

    • @SteelheadTed
      @SteelheadTed Рік тому

      0 degree Celsius? Cold.
      0 degrees Fahrenheit? Pretty cold.
      0 degrees Kelvin? Dead.
      100 degrees Celsius? Boiling hot.
      100 degrees Fahrenheit? Pretty warm.
      100 degrees Kelvin? Dead.

  • @MWestern-m4g
    @MWestern-m4g Рік тому

    16:36 Ahhhhhhhh I like that sound almost as much as Baaaaaaaa! Thanks Eric!!

  • @CaptainNero
    @CaptainNero Рік тому

    The bearing went on my AC compressor on a 2000 Dakota with a 4.7. No one had the bearing available .. only wanted to sell me an entire compressor. So I pulled it apart got the numbers off the bearing. Found the bearing really easy and Roberts your mothers brother.

  • @thes2kguy
    @thes2kguy Рік тому +1

    I really liked the Mr. O-gaphone

  • @302vettelife2
    @302vettelife2 Рік тому +4

    Underrated good little trucks. Dodge priced them about the same as the Ram and it killed them. I miss the ol Dakotas

  • @jeffreyweinzierl1509
    @jeffreyweinzierl1509 Рік тому

    I can't wait until the weather is like it is in the video. We got about 9 inches of snow yesterday and an inch or so today.

  • @kevinoscarson2941
    @kevinoscarson2941 Рік тому +4

    Eric - If you want to help your hurting hands use more battery powered tools. It stops the unnecessary wear on joints, and it makes a huge difference. I know you find them lacking but the m12 series of Milwaukee really fit well under the hood. Im a Heavy Equipment mechanic and would not be without them.

  • @moisesdosramos7529
    @moisesdosramos7529 Рік тому +5

    always suspect it. Eric is not a mechanic, he is a wizard.

  • @hookin1
    @hookin1 Рік тому +13

    Nice job. Brought back memories. Bought a 2002 Dakota quad cab SLT 4x4 first brand new truck. Used it to pull my boat, Used it as an oversize escort vehicle for a few years. Daily driver, racked up 178,000 miles on it. Loved that truck, was totaled out by a red light runner. Best truck I ever owned. Still miss that truck.
    Only issue i ever really had was a intermitting no-comms on the Od display(no start). After a computer that didn't fix it and a week of chasing it down after work (Cat mechanic) sent to 2 shops and not fixed. Found the short by accident, In the ECM ground on the passenger fender. 7 or 8 wires don't remember exactly soldered into one connector. 1 wire had lost connection. Putt all of them on seperate connectors and never had another problem with it.

    • @scientist100
      @scientist100 Рік тому

      You found a short but then you said that you tied them together. I think you meant an open ground to the computer. Was it the PCM or Odo module not getting the ground? I would say it would be the Odo module unless the schematics showed that the PCM was supplying the ground.

    • @bolt_husky
      @bolt_husky Рік тому +4

      Chased a crank no start on an 02 Grand Cherokee. 3 days, 2 batteries, crank sensor, cam sensor, battery terminals, computer, SKIM and a gutted interior to find out the ground wire on the block wasn’t tight enough. As a 15 year old, that was one fun lesson 😂

    • @scientist100
      @scientist100 Рік тому +2

      @@bolt_husky lol, go basics instead of chasing your tail. Always ensure all grounds are present and test load them before you say they are good. Sometimes the multimeter will show good voltage but will break as soon as you use a test light or higher current bulb.

    • @hookin1
      @hookin1 Рік тому +1

      @@scientist100 It was a short in the ground from the PCM. All the PCM grounds where on that one soldered terminal. So I grounded each wire with it's own terminal end

  • @andrewbaruth2318
    @andrewbaruth2318 Рік тому

    This must be old footage. It is not 84F in New York on January 7th. Great video Eric. Shows the simplicity of working on older vehicles.

  • @mikemiller3565
    @mikemiller3565 Рік тому +2

    Nice new tools. I see you also are using electric tools more than pneumatic now. Compressor on top but still a pain to remove. Another good video and another happy customer.

  • @porkchop4604
    @porkchop4604 Рік тому

    Eric, when you struggled with that AC Compressor I was wishing for a good MOTHER LOVER to come out. Great job

  • @jimburgess9205
    @jimburgess9205 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Eric, for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 Рік тому

    The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup." 🎶🎵🎶
    Growing up on television shows and their incessant commercials, it's weird that I can still remember those jingles.
    😂😂😂

  • @bones007able
    @bones007able Рік тому +3

    I agree with you on the metric system... the more I use it , the easier it becomes ....

  • @oldjesus8978
    @oldjesus8978 Рік тому +12

    Great video. I agree with you about the metric system - it is so much easier to use !

  • @GunfighterWyo
    @GunfighterWyo Рік тому +1

    You teach some new every video. Nothing like knowledge that is shared. Keep up the great work Eric.

  • @golferpro1241
    @golferpro1241 Рік тому

    Eric and Mrs. O. I am the Brooklyn South guy. Thank you! Love the channel.

  • @richard3141592638
    @richard3141592638 Рік тому

    Nerd (at the end) - thanks Mr O - nice new tool for the mech fan removal

  • @PCDoctorUSA
    @PCDoctorUSA Рік тому +13

    I'm with you on switching to metric system. Definitely easier to grab the right socket unless it's a 10mm.

    • @John_Ridley
      @John_Ridley Рік тому +3

      The irritating thing is that we spent hundreds of millions of dollars switching signs and all sorts of stuff in the late 70s to switch, got a lot of the way there, then Reagan got in power and spent hundreds of millions backing it all back out again. It's not anything like the worst thing that he did in office but it was irritating.

    • @andyd9900
      @andyd9900 Рік тому +3

      It take me ten minutes to access my 10mm. First is the facial recognition and then thumb print then onto the six locks and finally the disarm of the final security measure.

    • @Impeckableauto
      @Impeckableauto Рік тому +1

      Had the same problem, so I cornered the market on everything 10mm. I reckon I must have at least 8 of each wrench, socket (Deep, medium and short) and anything else 10mm. They are my nest egg for retirement.

    • @billdoodson4232
      @billdoodson4232 Рік тому +1

      They should sell 10mm anything in bags of a dozen to mix units.

  • @TheIcetemp
    @TheIcetemp Рік тому +4

    You need to get the arm extensions from the Snap On truck, Mr. O.

  • @shedworks3196
    @shedworks3196 Рік тому

    Just finishing my last can of folders love that coffee

  • @nerd8192
    @nerd8192 Рік тому

    Made me feel warm on this cold January evening.

  • @arvindsingh-qp7rg
    @arvindsingh-qp7rg Рік тому +3

    thanks for taking the time to make another great video , your videos always make my day

  • @RobertBancroft-fo8bz
    @RobertBancroft-fo8bz Рік тому +4

    Thanks a lot! Our first real snow, and it's a big one, and you're showing us 84 degrees! I can't remember if it was the 70's, or 80's, when the metric push was made. Mileage signs on the thruway showed up in kilometers. Gas pumps started showing liters. Fuel suppliers sent around conversion chart cards. There was such a push back that this was all dropped in a hurry! So, yes, it has been tried. Maybe now, a few younger generations later, it would fly?

    • @davidpotter7484
      @davidpotter7484 Рік тому

      I remember in the mid 80's, teachers telling us everything would be metric before we graduated, lol. In Michigan, on I-96, right by Lansing, they changed one speed limit sign to metric. The people said no. That sign is still there, the only one I've ever seen in the state.

  • @dav8388
    @dav8388 Рік тому +1

    Posts a video recorded in the summer while NY is in the middle of a blizzard...dreaming of warmer weather are we 🙂. My dad is one who is verry much against the metric system. I don't know why I tried to explane how simple it is but he is extremally hard headed and stuck in his ways.

  • @blake8297
    @blake8297 Рік тому +2

    Been watching SMA videos for many a year and its amazing how 0% of the vehicles have a clean engine.... Guess Im one of few people that cleans the engine bay...
    Love these videos from summer....

    • @cpzmelbs
      @cpzmelbs Рік тому

      Theres been a few clean and tidy engine bays over the years. But theres a lot more dirty engine bays than clean ones wherever you are in the world. And the chance of one needing maintenance thats worthy of a video is considerably less, once again.

    • @cpzmelbs
      @cpzmelbs Рік тому

      Theres fewer people who drive and keep the engine bay tidy at the same time, but thats still millions of people!

  • @hasletjoe5984
    @hasletjoe5984 Рік тому

    Eric O. flexing the big muscle when putting that belt back on. Lucky it was solid, otherwise it would of shot off into space and might have hit Saturn and knocked it out of orbit! You do make this all look way simple.....Too simple. Thanks for the videos

  • @TamiJ-y6z
    @TamiJ-y6z Рік тому

    You are right on the commercials

  • @xvxjimboxvx
    @xvxjimboxvx Рік тому

    19:05 yea that we drink at the fire station. Bad coffee and good times.

  • @leecarroll1817
    @leecarroll1817 Рік тому +2

    Enjoy that nice short sleeve weather, it's not that way here in Spain.
    Happy New Year and All the best.

    • @brianhoxworth3881
      @brianhoxworth3881 Рік тому

      Older video from the summer, I'm sure it's below freezing now.

  • @Latarian_HoodRat
    @Latarian_HoodRat Рік тому

    I love watching you work. Glad Santa was good to you, with those new toys! Someone is living right.