You gotta give these guys a huge shout out because most people will just replace quality parts that can be repaired and replace it with cheap crap because they probably aren't even aware that places like this exist.
Daammnnnn i wish we had rebuilders like that here still .... the last one like that was an alternator/starter guy ... I think he's 100 now .... and I'm not even sure he's still alive ... such a shame that awesome knowledge like that is disappearing
Hope you can locate the issue on the toyota. When a car's power surges while idling it's usually because the engine isn't getting enough fuel or air or there's a problem with the sensors or control module. 1) fuel issues. The fuel pump, fuel filter or fuel injectors may be faulty or clogged. 2) vacuum leaks. A leak in the intake manifold can cause the engine to receive too much air which affects the RPMS.3) faulty sensors. A faulty sensor may tell the computer to compensate for an issue which can cause the idle to surge. 4) if the ECM is faulty it can cause the idle to surge. 5) clogged idle air control valves can cause irregular airflow. 6) bad or worn out spark plugs can cause the engine to misfire or surge.
Great video and cool to see them rebuild it. Glad to see the SMX live again! Want to see more on the Cera. Let the kid keep his shaggy hair before he goes bald.
What a great bunch of guys David. You're hard pressed to find anyone to rebuild anything around here let alone doing it right and that fast. You're getting better with your videos. 👍
No problem my man. I'm in upstate NY so whenever you guys can come up this way we can try to get some Kei fam together. Adirondack Seafood company actually has a pickup and a van they use. I have a Carry and there's two or three others that I know of. I'm sure there's more. We do have the Adirondack Nationals car show in the fall in Lake George. I'd love to be able to get a bunch of us together for that. @@Mendyimports
20 minute rebuild! Yo, give those guys mad props for doing that! David, this is some really good content with the behind the scene action at that shop. Continue working hard at the video stuff and your time will come with the followers!
Great video, and thanks to all the folks that helped. Nick is a good person and the kei community really showed up once again. Good luck Nick, wish you all the best.
That's a great video of the driveshaft rebuild. Regarding the bolt (as previously mentioned), it's not only too long, but the nut is also on the wrong side. For safety, the nut should be on the bottom. If the nut comes loose with it positioned on top, suspension components could separate. With the nut on the bottom, the bolt would at least be retained for a short time, providing a crucial safety margin.
@@Mendyimports My apologies; my previous wording may have appeared unintentionally judgmental. My concern was primarily about safety. However, just because it originated from Japan in that configuration doesn't guarantee its correctness, especially as the bolt appears longer than an original, suggesting it's likely a replacement. Installing it the correct way (with the nut on the bottom) would make future removal more difficult, as the driveshaft would obstruct access, requiring disassembly of the hub ball joint. As you mentioned, there might also be a misplaced bushing contributing to the issue, what does the other side look like?
There could be air in the radiator lines making the sensor flip out and idle funny, not sure if parking up a hill and letting her sit would get em all but might get some
@@Mendyimports I was wondering about where that axle weight and bushing bolt come near each other. Oh maybe they're not just opposites of each other left and right.
That was very impressive David what the Gents did your right it's always better to have refurbished original parts than crap after market . $125 that's about £100 that's very reasonable. If you could have found a Honda with the same part from a breakers it would have been more & certainly far more for a brand new part. Your Cera if you aren't sure what's wrong with it presumably you have an OBD reader. It's not too old not to have an OBD port somewhere presumably under the dash or as it's quite old under the bonnet by the fusebox but more likely under the dash or inside the glovebox. As it's old you might have to put in the vin number but maybe not & it will obviously take far longer than a 10 years old Toyota to tell you what's wrong. I came across Anythingwheeld recently he has some nice motors . Certainly his Mira Walkthrough & he has a great Alto works. Would be very interesting to know how much different it drives to Nicks Pink death trap sorry miss spelt lemon lol.
Mendy to the rescue!!! Good looking out Mendy-Man!!!
@@soloshark1910 thank you!
These dudes look like real down to earth guys. True blue-collar professionals.
@@BeepasGarage 100% they're awesome.
I love workshops like that! Quick and high quality work by experts in their field, Glad the SMX is fixed.
@@WalksInCamera yeah that's the best of all worlds.
For the quality of work they did, I would of paid double.
Yeah they killed it!
You gotta give these guys a huge shout out because most people will just replace quality parts that can be repaired and replace it with cheap crap because they probably aren't even aware that places like this exist.
@@johnshorey5762 yeah that's why they made it on this video!
I love this rebuilder. Wish had one here.
@@Jflux69 send it over they'll take care of it.
Daammnnnn i wish we had rebuilders like that here still .... the last one like that was an alternator/starter guy ... I think he's 100 now .... and I'm not even sure he's still alive ... such a shame that awesome knowledge like that is disappearing
Yeah I was very impressed by it and I wish it wasn't a dying bread!
Videos a getting good my bro….much love from New Zealand
@@markh5818 thanks for the love and the words of encouragement really appreciate it
Sounds like the TPS is done on the Sera. 🚗👨🔧
@@robertobuenrostro2781 what's the TPS?
@@robertobuenrostro2781 throttle position sensor. Do you happen to have a part number?
Homerun KO Swing Excellent Rebuild
@@jeffradvansky8746 yeah lol
Hope you can locate the issue on the toyota. When a car's power surges while idling it's usually because the engine isn't getting enough fuel or air or there's a problem with the sensors or control module.
1) fuel issues. The fuel pump, fuel filter or fuel injectors may be faulty or clogged. 2) vacuum leaks. A leak in the intake manifold can cause the engine to receive too much air which affects the RPMS.3) faulty sensors. A faulty sensor may tell the computer to compensate for an issue which can cause the idle to surge. 4) if the ECM is faulty it can cause the idle to surge.
5) clogged idle air control valves can cause irregular airflow. 6) bad or worn out spark plugs can cause the engine to misfire or surge.
I think it might be a sensor I need to look into it.
Great video and cool to see them rebuild it. Glad to see the SMX live again! Want to see more on the Cera. Let the kid keep his shaggy hair before he goes bald.
Hahaha yeah he has to enjoy the hair for sure. Yeah making a video on the Sera very soon. Happy the SMX is back in the road as well.
Awesome video David. Great to see them rebuilding the Axle in no time flat.
Thanks yes that was very impressive!
fixing things is a lost art in a disposable world
@@SaibaKeiosu the sad truth unfortunately
I love the OG with the precision hammer swing to remove those parts, lost art man
@@samoandrop yeah it's for sure a lost art.
Power surging? Check grounds, use hair spray/brake cleaner on the vacuum hoses, test the alternator.
@@bobtailedtrucker2521 definitely have to check with brake cleaner to see if there's a leak in one of the air hoses
Hey David, I've been a subber and fan of Nicks channel, now I just found your channel. Liked and subbed, keep up the awesome content brother. Dave B.
Thank you I appreciate it!
4:10 home run
We've been after some carbon fiber tube and titanium cv axles in the AZ-1 world LOL
@@AnythingWheeled what if they can rebuild them?
@@Mendyimports no custom making new ones cuz we wanna have fancy stuff for no good reason 🧐
What a great bunch of guys David. You're hard pressed to find anyone to rebuild anything around here let alone doing it right and that fast. You're getting better with your videos. 👍
@@richienotsorich4303 I really appreciate it!
No problem my man. I'm in upstate NY so whenever you guys can come up this way we can try to get some Kei fam together. Adirondack Seafood company actually has a pickup and a van they use. I have a Carry and there's two or three others that I know of. I'm sure there's more. We do have the Adirondack Nationals car show in the fall in Lake George. I'd love to be able to get a bunch of us together for that. @@Mendyimports
@richienotsorich4303 let's do it when it gets warm. More of a reason to head that way.
Awesome! @@Mendyimports
20 minute rebuild! Yo, give those guys mad props for doing that! David, this is some really good content with the behind the scene action at that shop. Continue working hard at the video stuff and your time will come with the followers!
@@InfiniPRIME I appreciate it thank you! They killed it!
Great video, and thanks to all the folks that helped. Nick is a good person and the kei community really showed up once again. Good luck Nick, wish you all the best.
@@frankdemith3849 thanks!
Great video, enjoyed watching the guys rebuild the cv axle.
@@TheKYRifleman thank you. Yeah it was great to watch it first hand.
Pretty interesting video!!! These guys have great skills!! Thanks for doing this!!! 😎🤙
Thanks for watching!
@Mendyimports I always love to see videos like these!! 🤓🤙
@sebastienl.5230 thanks
That’s pretty sick never seen a axel rebuild now I know for my accord 🤙
@@josesanchez9894 yeah it's cool that way they did it.
That's a great video of the driveshaft rebuild.
Regarding the bolt (as previously mentioned), it's not only too long, but the nut is also on the wrong side. For safety, the nut should be on the bottom. If the nut comes loose with it positioned on top, suspension components could separate. With the nut on the bottom, the bolt would at least be retained for a short time, providing a crucial safety margin.
They place it the same way that it came from Japan I think what they did was they misplaced one of the bushings
@@Mendyimports My apologies; my previous wording may have appeared unintentionally judgmental. My concern was primarily about safety.
However, just because it originated from Japan in that configuration doesn't guarantee its correctness, especially as the bolt appears longer than an original, suggesting it's likely a replacement. Installing it the correct way (with the nut on the bottom) would make future removal more difficult, as the driveshaft would obstruct access, requiring disassembly of the hub ball joint. As you mentioned, there might also be a misplaced bushing contributing to the issue, what does the other side look like?
Sick!!!
great video ,thanks
@@johngrant1337 thank you.
Can you flip that bolt? Make it so the threads and nut are pointing down and the head of the bolt is on top. You should then have clearance.
@@csorgb05 that is possible for sure.
There could be air in the radiator lines making the sensor flip out and idle funny, not sure if parking up a hill and letting her sit would get em all but might get some
This is a great idea I need to give this a try.
Sera could be auto choke issue the bolt should 1 be cut shorter 2 replace bushings n put spacers between bushings n replace with shorter bolt .
@@jeffradvansky8746 yeah Russell had mentioned that it looks like they put the bushing in the incorrect place
Either flip the bolt over or cut the bolt a little above the nut
Yeah was going to grid it down, but don't have a cut off wheel big enough
@Mendyimports hacksaw it is 😂
@AnythingWheeled if I had one I wouldve lol
@@Mendyimports just do it right and flip it over 😆
@AnythingWheeled lol
Awesome! Do those guys rebuild tie rod ends too?!
@@JimmysLittleTrucks I'd have to check to see if they do tie rod ends when I come back I'll ask him
Yo Mendy that a chance for you bear your testimony 🙏 amen
@@ravychan5451 amen
Tru dat
You can cut the bolt down
@@cmotown1 if I had more time and a good wheel I would.
Sean looks like he could be Nick's brother!
Lmao
Also can driveshafts get rebuilt…?
Yes that's what this whole video was about.
I gotta driveshaft the part from the back into the transmission that’s bent I think it needs to be balanced
what does the other side look like?
@@devineyfajr it's a long shaft. It's in great shape.
@@Mendyimports I was wondering about where that axle weight and bushing bolt come near each other. Oh maybe they're not just opposites of each other left and right.
That was very impressive David what the Gents did your right it's always better to have refurbished original parts than crap after market . $125 that's about £100 that's very reasonable. If you could have found a Honda with the same part from a breakers it would have been more & certainly far more for a brand new part. Your Cera if you aren't sure what's wrong with it presumably you have an OBD reader. It's not too old not to have an OBD port somewhere presumably under the dash or as it's quite old under the bonnet by the fusebox but more likely under the dash or inside the glovebox. As it's old you might have to put in the vin number but maybe not & it will obviously take far longer than a 10 years old Toyota to tell you what's wrong. I came across Anythingwheeld recently he has some nice motors . Certainly his Mira Walkthrough & he has a great Alto works. Would be very interesting to know how much different it drives to Nicks Pink death trap sorry miss spelt lemon lol.
@@jeremywentworth1833 yeah I wish the sera had an obd2 it does not. There is a few things I need to check.