Just Saw It off! Customer States: Car is whining!

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  • @TheDon8771
    @TheDon8771 Рік тому +368

    That’s why I can’t be a mechanic as a job. I love doing my own , some friends and a few neighbors. But some people treat their vehicles so poorly that fixing them becomes harder then it should. Plus you can’t say I don’t want to do that as a full time garage. Hats off to you ray for doing some jobs that aren’t fun or very frustrating. You da man. 👍🏻

    • @scottrussell6717
      @scottrussell6717 Рік тому +18

      You are exactly right... I am a retired mechanic of 25+ years starting back in the 70s... back then road salt rusted every thing

    • @robertrobey5566
      @robertrobey5566 Рік тому +15

      I have to agree. I see some of the cars coming in for maintenance and I cannot imagine letting my car maintenance get this bad.

    • @josh6715
      @josh6715 Рік тому +9

      @@scottrussell6717 i know my car so well i know when something is a miss or needs fixing i do
      most of the work myself excluding breaks and engine work like heads etc i will leave that to a pro i
      can do plugs leads cooling fans hoses valve covers rear tail lights etc

    • @DonutVIP
      @DonutVIP Рік тому +9

      Exactly what I told my old man, I'm not a shop mechanic but I do work on our car same with my brother and sister, if they don't change the oil regularly or check fluid I don't wanna help

    • @zoltanliszkai2162
      @zoltanliszkai2162 Рік тому +4

      working or these old sleds is bearable if the flat rate pay is good

  • @7MPhonemicEnglish
    @7MPhonemicEnglish Рік тому +162

    Never ceases to amaze how the leak can undercoat the entire car without getting a drop on the fitting threads.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому +6

      Murphy's law have a good day

    • @christurner6430
      @christurner6430 Рік тому +5

      A gallon of spilt oil will cover the World!

    • @61rampy65
      @61rampy65 Рік тому +7

      It's all part of the SLCS (Self Lubricating Chassis System). Did you see how rust-free that floorpan was? If the oil sprayed on the fittings, that would make removal easier, and we can't have that, can we?

    • @ralfie8801
      @ralfie8801 Рік тому +1

      The threads are one of the sealing surfaces, if the fitting isn’t loose, then the threads won’t be lubricated because that seal is intact. The leak in this case was at the joint between the hose and metal line because the crimp was rusted away.

    • @mariosaccoccio1688
      @mariosaccoccio1688 Рік тому +2

      Self-lubracating chassis. Nice feature.

  • @juliusliles5828
    @juliusliles5828 Рік тому +21

    Difficult job= sadness, brake clean= therapy= happy Ray!

  • @JamesDvorak
    @JamesDvorak Рік тому +67

    Working in tight spaces is never fun, but that moment you conquer and the job is done is so satisfying. Cheers on a job well done, Ray!

    • @oldenslow8861
      @oldenslow8861 Рік тому +1

      I'm feeling anxious just looking at those tight spaces. Better man than me, Ray.

    • @kevinpeterson4098
      @kevinpeterson4098 Рік тому

      This is one of those jobs for the designer team that built this car knowing this fail item cannot get fixed by the backyard mechanic on the ground with Jack stands. Ray you are a national treasure. Ray and Scotty Kilmore for President and. Vice President of the Car makers society.

    • @skodovkar
      @skodovkar Рік тому

      Still quite plenty of room. When I had to change rear engine mount on my Avensis (T22), I had to shorten its studs to get the new one in. Generally I think European cars are way more closely packed.

    • @cumshot247
      @cumshot247 Рік тому

      When that nut broke free and everything went flying, I couldn't help but laugh out loud! 😂

    • @nurionz7140
      @nurionz7140 Рік тому

      The knuckles are most thankful.

  • @peted5217
    @peted5217 Рік тому +12

    In Rustbelt vehicles , if cat can enter closed car , it's still advertised as "Rust Free"

  • @dave3657
    @dave3657 Рік тому +206

    Sending the battery out like that must be rough. Have a speedy recovery from the trauma it caused. 😢

    • @adventureoflinkmk2
      @adventureoflinkmk2 Рік тому +3

      And I'd also look into the cause of the overcharging.. that's most likely why the positive terminal is corroded

    • @KollectingKaos
      @KollectingKaos Рік тому +14

      @@adventureoflinkmk2 I suspect the owner went for a wrong sized battery because it was cheaper, I used to see that a lot. Thankfully the policy of the company I worked for was that if it was the wrong battery, we would not install it.

    • @sobconners
      @sobconners Рік тому +10

      Maybe they can do their own work and don't want to pay for it.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому +6

      It's called terminal battery clean withdrawal have a good day

    • @adventureoflinkmk2
      @adventureoflinkmk2 Рік тому +4

      @@michaelpressman7203 a bottle of coca cola is fine too

  • @shmehfleh3115
    @shmehfleh3115 Рік тому +9

    There is no more satisfying sound than that creak you hear finally get a rusted bold to turn. That is ASMR to me!

    • @valiroime
      @valiroime Рік тому +1

      Just before it gives and you bust your knuckles

  • @novavroomvroom3435
    @novavroomvroom3435 Рік тому +4

    SMH... the lack of maintenance is mind blowing to me...!!!!
    Then people think that the shop is trying to rip them off..!!!

  • @fsu3784
    @fsu3784 Рік тому +30

    I recently changed out my power steering supply line as it was rusted and leaking. I remember thinking to myself “I should just replace both” , but I didn’t to save money. I kid you not, not even a week later the return line started leaking 😂😂😂

    • @capnskiddies
      @capnskiddies Рік тому +11

      I hate when that happens. You ask yourself "how can I be smart enough to know what to do but dumb enough not to do it right first time?".
      Always makes me feel thick as two short planks.

    • @stalincat2457
      @stalincat2457 Рік тому +4

      It's like they have been trough thick and thin together ever since they were manufactured!

    • @stevencimini3556
      @stevencimini3556 Рік тому +4

      I had a mechanic replace the feed line on my Miata. I asked “shouldn’t we replace the return line too?” He replied naw they never go out. Not two weeks later I was back in his shop to replace the leaky return line. He didn’t charge me labor the second time. 🤣

    • @paulwolfe3709
      @paulwolfe3709 Рік тому +2

      My old boss told me (45 years ago) " If you don't take time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"

    • @rigolmgs
      @rigolmgs Рік тому

      you probably just touched the line and got that weak point stressed--all it took was a week.

  • @pblair61
    @pblair61 Рік тому +47

    Cut it with a saw... committed now. Perfect show case of how valuable angle wrenches can be. Another good example of how difficult a seemingly easy job can be. As always one of my favorite channels. Have a great day

  • @markbranton1240
    @markbranton1240 Рік тому +4

    Ray, I pulled and cleaned my EGR valve on my 97 Nissan Pathfinder. All the time I had your voice in my head saying things like "why!" It was awesome having you there in spirit to suffer with me, lol. Job finished and I did have a good day. Thanks

  • @alanfrancis9225
    @alanfrancis9225 Рік тому +4

    As DIY mechanic I appreciate your dexterity in removing stuff in car caves pot holes.Not easy especially with an audience with you . Brilliant.

  • @clbcl5
    @clbcl5 Рік тому +15

    We should a prepare ourselves that ray might be out a couple days next week. Take medication, find an alternate channel to watch. Get our Doodly Do fix now.

  • @HypocriticYT
    @HypocriticYT Рік тому +5

    I don’t think Ray would like being a mechanic in Canada where about every bolt or nut is a fight to get off. The corrosion you see here is very minimal in comparison. We get better gas mileage when pieces and bits fall off 😮

  • @t.r.766
    @t.r.766 Рік тому +5

    A fresh supply of Sawzall blades is always helpful or cut off wheels. Love the tenacity!

  • @matthewbouchard390
    @matthewbouchard390 Рік тому +1

    20:32 the mechanic just coffin dancing broke me🤣🤣😂😂

  • @gotherecom
    @gotherecom Рік тому +6

    I work slow but I work cheap, on my own stuff.
    Getting noodle arms just watching you work. You amazing.

  • @gbleasdell
    @gbleasdell Рік тому +8

    Definitely time for a new blade on that saw. :)

  • @davop4919
    @davop4919 Рік тому +1

    I'm retired after 34 years as a Mechanic/Tech this brings back many memories and the frustration that went with it lol....The 80's were terrible with the emissions smog monsters of the era...Hoses Hoses everywhere...Gone are the days of doing 4 or 5 carburetors a week, Rochester, Holley, Kehin, Asian, Mikuni, Carter bla bla bla...Gone are the days of staying past 9pm to finish that radiator in the S10 so the customer could leave out of state in the morning....Gone are the days of GM intake manifold gaskets and Fuel Pumps.....Yeah sometimes I miss it...

  • @iantyler4045
    @iantyler4045 Рік тому +3

    And then the battery terminal will fall off and they will want to blame you for it! That's why I stopped dealing with customers a long time ago. You are a patient man Ray.

  • @FaustusinChaos
    @FaustusinChaos Рік тому +11

    As a northerner, I am well versed in cutting the old line to put a socket on the fitting. And Ray starts cutting lines as I originally typed this, nice.

    • @HoLeeFuk317
      @HoLeeFuk317 Рік тому +2

      This is what I use my heavy knipex side cutters the most for

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 Рік тому

      Same here, I typed my comment before getting to the part where he cuts the line.

    • @kammbracco5426
      @kammbracco5426 Рік тому

      @@johnt.848 I just get tears seeing what cars look like without rust jacking! Ray wanna come play in the rust belt for a while?

  • @spaceflight1019
    @spaceflight1019 Рік тому +5

    Usually if a line is rusted that badly you can cut it off with lineman's pliers or diagonal cutters. But sometimes there isn't enough room, so...

  • @concernedpatriot2372
    @concernedpatriot2372 Рік тому +6

    The battery was not charging well after corrosion I would say clean it first, charge it ,then check it of course depending on how old the battery is . But always you do top notch work and always go way above and beyond thank you for the videos

  • @tyronemarcucci8395
    @tyronemarcucci8395 Рік тому +2

    One thing I learned the hard way was to never saw a part off until the new part was in hand.l Guess why,,,LOL

  • @datsunruss
    @datsunruss Рік тому +9

    What you did was more than OK Ray - what a pig of a job that was - but you opened a can of whoop ass on that. And several cans of cleaner in to the bargain. 👍 Good job mate.

  • @jameswatkins29
    @jameswatkins29 Рік тому +3

    I admire your ability to not cuss out inanimate objects

  • @engineeringoyster6243
    @engineeringoyster6243 Рік тому +32

    As a Reformed, Shade Tree Mechanic, it is so nice to see that a guy who does this for a living has the same challenges as I do.

    • @crawford323
      @crawford323 Рік тому +6

      Reformed? You imply that someone who is willing enough to even attempt a repair on their own vehicle is some sort of criminal. I’m proud of being a shade tree/ UA-cam fixer of things. I own older vehicles built with repairable and replaceable components. Let some one else buy the new cars and thereby support this paper economy. Ray is da Man.

    • @RuralTowner
      @RuralTowner Рік тому

      @@crawford323 And the fewer wires in the ignition system the better. Heck some of those can be adapted to fully mechanically operated if a certain solenoid was fully external.

    • @crawford323
      @crawford323 Рік тому

      @@RuralTowner I had the realization recently that a central control,as in an engine control unit, may be more efficient but has or needs more input to do its job than mechanical systems do. For example years ago a mechanical choke was a cable. Then an auto choke was controlled buy a heat sensitive coiled spring. The engine had to know what temperature it was running at to set the mixture. Now if your car is not idling properly, it might be because your water temperature sensor, of which there may be two or more, may be the reason. The ECU has to know where as a decentralized mechanical system is already addressing the perimeter and dealing with it. This sort of thing may or may not show up on the wizard on board diagnostics and leave you scratching your head. All I can say is thank goodness for people like Ray and UA-cam to enrich the collective knowledge of us all.

    • @RuralTowner
      @RuralTowner Рік тому

      @@crawford323 His vids are certainly informative

  • @craigiefconcert6493
    @craigiefconcert6493 Рік тому +23

    That was a nice repair job. Good idea cutting the lines.
    This really shows the value of a pre-purchase mechanical inspection. The body may not have noticeable rust but look at that underside! You could end up replacing brake lines, abs, hub assemblies, power steering lines, gas lines, coolant lines, transmission lines, evap lines….

    • @rodneyjohnson4794
      @rodneyjohnson4794 Рік тому +1

      maybe a bhph car?

    • @Wyld1one
      @Wyld1one Рік тому +3

      Doubly true with rvs. Was that a used RV show on time. There was one that was a beautiful class a on the outside and inside. However; underneath it was a total rust bucket. It. Had been in salt water flood.

  • @FordBoi302
    @FordBoi302 Рік тому +15

    In Nova Scotia we'd call that car "mint". I just helped my friend replace the clutch in her '05 last week, its not that clean underneath lol.

    • @Sman7290
      @Sman7290 Рік тому +8

      Being from Michigan, I can't figure out what all the fuss is about. This thing is CHERRY!

    • @CoreMaster111
      @CoreMaster111 Рік тому +3

      Just keep your cars in the shed throughout the winter. I recently bough a 30 year old that has very minor surface rust on some suspension components and it has lived its whole life in European rust belt. lmao Meanwhile my 8 year old daily driver is quickly turning into a rust bucket.

    • @haroldbenton979
      @haroldbenton979 Рік тому +4

      I have a friend that has an old 71 VW bug. He showed me the manual for it. It literally says for almost anything mechanical 1st step remove the engine. But then again it's only held in with 4 bolts.

    • @fredk.2001
      @fredk.2001 Рік тому

      @@haroldbenton979, and a single strong person can lift it solo.

    • @wildside1951
      @wildside1951 Рік тому

      @@Sman7290 For real, im from Connecticut and the car im fixin up has no rear wheel tubs left

  • @reamer1363
    @reamer1363 Рік тому +20

    I've worked on a few Japanese cars over the years and I can't believe how patient you are in restraing your vocabulary.

    • @stevewhiting556
      @stevewhiting556 Рік тому +4

      I can generally refrain from using foul language in front of customers. I’d make Sam Jackson blush if I’m the only one around. I’m sure ray is a little less reserved when he’s off camera.

    • @xXCigarXx
      @xXCigarXx Рік тому +2

      Japanese cars are the easiest of most manufacturer's so if your getting upset with that go try and fix a Audi or Land Rover then a real world of pain begins.

  • @towmanjbo
    @towmanjbo Рік тому +1

    I loved the use of the crow's foot as a ultra stubby wrench

  • @tyronemarcucci8395
    @tyronemarcucci8395 Рік тому +9

    Damn,I found myself gritting my teeth and pulling too. Been many years since I was a wrench. Don't miss it at all...My admiration for you is very high. Keep it up.

    • @gentlejake605
      @gentlejake605 Рік тому

      Bro you've transformed from a wrench too? Bro that's insane lol haha just messing haha

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Рік тому +57

    The way the saw came within millimeters of the coolant hose was real drama, making this one of the most entertaining nut busting videos I've seen. I thought for sure you were gonna slip as it broke through.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому +2

      Part of my job years ago was getting rusty crusty balls off of malls I'm talking about hundreds I earned my pay but hey when you got a tool it's worth a hundred grand you've got to figure out how to take it apart fix it and replace the hardware have a good day

    • @thomasschleis2545
      @thomasschleis2545 Рік тому +7

      He hit the hose. That won't be long for this world.

    • @sevendyseven4090
      @sevendyseven4090 Рік тому +8

      @@michaelpressman7203 My curiosity is activated Micheal, what are Ball on Mall's ?

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel Рік тому +2

      @@sevendyseven4090I'm guessing maybe a run on text to speech rant that wasn't proofread

    • @cesardavrieux3767
      @cesardavrieux3767 Рік тому

      @@sevendyseven4090 Es MichAEl...

  • @robertgregilovich2229
    @robertgregilovich2229 Рік тому +11

    Nice work. Flare nut wrenches (line wrenches) may have worked in the tight space you had.

  • @1Wolf2Love
    @1Wolf2Love Рік тому +16

    You should get some flare nut wrenches for fittings like that.
    Thanks for the daily vids!

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 Рік тому +6

      That's what I told him but he wasn't listening. Probably couldn't hear me over the phone ringing....

    • @carlosanzola2938
      @carlosanzola2938 Рік тому +1

      I have found that when the fittings get as rusty as those are, the flare nut wrenches won't grip the nut anyway, there is just not enough metal left. I always end up cutting the line and using using Channellocks.

    • @connormason7907
      @connormason7907 Рік тому

      @@alexbrown1995 It will shear off

    • @ricgunn1439
      @ricgunn1439 Рік тому

      Carlos even baby channel locks wouldn't fit in there

  • @mlg1783
    @mlg1783 Рік тому +68

    I'm a car detailing nerd. My ocd would be cranked all the way up with most of the car that you guys work one. The level of "I don't give a sh*t" that ppl have with their cars is crazy. Then they all mad when they gotta fork over the money to fix it. Simple washing, an cleaning will may your car last a lot longer than you think. If you take care of your car, it'll take care of you.

    • @randybeard6040
      @randybeard6040 Рік тому +6

      If the Car could Talk, it would Agree with You...

    • @LyonsDenAdventures
      @LyonsDenAdventures Рік тому +4

      Yes I agree, and most of the time their house is like the car.

    • @scottschulte1157
      @scottschulte1157 Рік тому +1

      Same here Michael!!

    • @depressingducks4382
      @depressingducks4382 Рік тому +1

      Michael you compair nothing to this man he is a technician he literally diagnosis what is wrong with car and is working like 3 jobs. You sound like a guy who charges like $30 to clean cars. Which yes will give it to you is a job but like just really, I bet you invest in crypto you sheepeople.

    • @gussmiles9888
      @gussmiles9888 Рік тому

      @rainman Ray's repairs Whoa two fisting break cleaners!! Automobile Bukkake .. oh hell yeah!! 👍👍

  • @cliffscheckler8832
    @cliffscheckler8832 Рік тому +10

    Breaking those lines free in tight places ,knuckle busters I call em .

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +2

    Omg at the hot battery terminal Mountain of corrosion and the singing and spining the camera at the toyota emblem was Classic Bro @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @johno7149
    @johno7149 Рік тому +1

    One cheap tip is to put 3M outdoor painters tape on the end of the power steering lines to protect the O-rings and compression fittings from getting nicked while muscling into position.

  • @larryberry2436
    @larryberry2436 Рік тому +4

    And Ray says,”if it bleeds we can kill it.”

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK Рік тому +5

    "Good idea...bad idea..." Wisdom of the great old "Animaniacs" cartoon!😁 Thanks Ray.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому

      To be honest when I work I'm about as animated as he is also I watch his eyes when you watch him work his eyes are always going back and forth because he's stinking ahead he's a bright guy I'm the same way I didn't realize it till my wife videotape my son and I building a stroke motor for his race car and I realize man I'm a mess that's why I'm a mess but hey I'm here on this side of the grass to go on about it so life ain't that bad have a good day

    • @DIYDaveOK
      @DIYDaveOK Рік тому

      @@michaelpressman7203 Just for the sake of completeness, the Animaniacs I refer to were a group of cartoon characters in a show of the same name on the old WB network. Wasn't referring to anyones personality traits.

  • @luciw9928
    @luciw9928 Рік тому +9

    I cringed that the battery was sent out with the corrosion on the battery terminal. You’re stronger than I am Ray. I couldn’t have done it. Excellent work on the power steering lines. ❤️❤️

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому +2

      The battery was no good it probably take it over to parts store and let them do it for free I understand how people think but if they're willing to put the battery in let them have at it just make sure they tighten the terminals up right have a good day

    • @luciw9928
      @luciw9928 Рік тому

      @@michaelpressman7203 Make sure they use anti corrosion spray in the posts and terminals too. Have a fabulous day! 😀❤️

    • @brianwilcockson8899
      @brianwilcockson8899 Рік тому

      Corroded battery is like a hangnail cant unsee it yet know it need to be done...

  • @throbiusmaximus8533
    @throbiusmaximus8533 Рік тому +1

    the guy in the background at 20.30 had me creasing doing the meme dance to the song 😂

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 Рік тому +7

    Ray, for those frozen fittings on the power steering lines, what's needed, along with penetrating spray, is a flare nut wrench.

    • @darbywing2
      @darbywing2 Рік тому +1

      I couldn't believe he tightened the new lines with that standard crows foot.

  • @kennethshumate4109
    @kennethshumate4109 Рік тому +4

    I absolutely hate working on cars, that being said, I love watching your work! Wish you were closer, I would only take my cars to you! Keep going love the channel!

  • @rayclark9643
    @rayclark9643 Рік тому +11

    Nice work Ray...this was another one of those jobs I wouldn't have wanted to tackle.😐

  • @TheSlestak
    @TheSlestak Рік тому +6

    Watching yours and Erics videos remind me of why it's worth it to hire professionals. I'm ok with diy, but so much drama avoided just finding good techs.

  • @wadedickson8601
    @wadedickson8601 Рік тому +1

    A hero, honest and well spoken.

  • @keaaul808
    @keaaul808 Рік тому +2

    Your cut and socket remedy was awesome! However, I highly recommend investing in a set of flare nut crows foot wrenches, much less a regular flare nut wrench kit, especially to remove.

  • @schlite60
    @schlite60 Рік тому +3

    You were extremely lucky to get out all of the fittings and the electric hacksaw was a good call. you made my day!

  • @johneric3886
    @johneric3886 Рік тому +1

    Good video footage, Thanks for bringing us a long on the ride good communication skills as well.

  • @TheCorpsehatch
    @TheCorpsehatch Рік тому +3

    This car recently had the self lubricating chassis mod installed.

  • @davidanderson2172
    @davidanderson2172 Рік тому +3

    Great videos always. Hopefully Ian won't wreak too much damage in your area! Be safe!

  • @blazenlights
    @blazenlights Рік тому +12

    I appreciate your work ethic. Doing the hard part first is my motto and it's the way to go in everything in life!! T-shirt time?!?

  • @daveanthony7923
    @daveanthony7923 Рік тому +1

    Hi Ray.
    I just found your Channel 3 days ago, I commend you for your honest repair work you do in very difficult situations , and not ripping off coustomers . I love your integrity in how you fix cars and do not cheat customers, sadly not everyone appreciates such good standards as you live by.
    Perhaps this will be of interest to you, I live in Ireland, we have a National car test ever year.
    All car must pass that test, once tested if you fail it you get 21 days to fix your car and pass the test, if the car fails the next test it can't be driven legally on the road.. IF you dont pass the test and continue to drive an police catch you on public roads. The car is impounded Police can have it crushed, and you get on the spot fines with points on your Licence for each violation... You can easily get 6 points in one police stop, when you get 12 points on your Licence in any 3 year period, you will automatically lose it for 6 months.
    Some of the cars you work on with bald tyres an worn out breaks are serious traffic violations here, cars like that will be taken off you by the Police on the spot.. You must display road tax an insurance an National car test discs on your windshield, at all times, if you dont have them you will get 9 points or more on your licence and fines for all 3 offences, the next 3 years will be a very stressful time to drive you have to be ultra careful not to break the law. . Get stopped speeding at any time or get caught without a seat belt on you in those 3 years, or be caught with a mobile phone in your hand, it will add on 3 more points to the 9 for the above violations , and its goodbye to you driving any vehicle or Motor bike for 6 months.. In other circumstances like , Learner drivers here must use display L plants on front and back car windows and drive accompanied at all times by a person who holds a full Licence for 2 years minium . If Police stop learner drivers, driving alone they impound the car on the spot and give points an fines an Points add
    to high insurance cover costs it can easily end up at 3K plus for experienced drivers if they have 6 or. more points when you renew your insurance cover. When you get Points you must tell your insurers immediately, if you do not do so and you are involved in a car accident, you will be in big trouble it can be that your insurance is invalidated that will be one mighty bad headache.
    Cars must be roadworthy an well maintained at all times its a legal obligation the Police enforcement is strictly observed. Even so many people ignore the rules an end up paying a heavy price long term.
    Keep up the good work Ray you will always have your self respect, and hopefully lots of good customers who want an honest reliable man to maintain their cars in top condition.
    Wish you well in your new role as your own Boss. 👍👍👍👍👍
    Best regards
    From Ireland

  • @gregusjay
    @gregusjay Рік тому +4

    Thanks for these videos Ray ..you've inspired me to pick my wrenches and sockets back up !

  • @KevinCoop1
    @KevinCoop1 Рік тому +11

    I really liked the two holes poked in the seal! Never seen that one before. Thanks, Kevin

  • @williamharvey697
    @williamharvey697 Рік тому +25

    I'm thinking you should just buy brake cleaner in 55-gal drums and use it to feed a pressure washer... Would save a lot of small cans... :)

    • @crisnmaryfam7344
      @crisnmaryfam7344 Рік тому +1

      If only.... IF only..

    • @billymcloughlin
      @billymcloughlin Рік тому +3

      When I worked at Toyota we got it in a 55gal drum. And the shop had several pressure sprayers we used. The attachment on the drum would fill so much fluid then pressurize the sprayer. Probably wayyy cheaper then buying cases

    • @edwardmyers1746
      @edwardmyers1746 Рік тому

      ​@@billymcloughlin cases got expensive as shit man, I can imagine it would be way cheaper. cases are like $50 now

  • @TheSlestak
    @TheSlestak Рік тому +1

    I had that exact issue you described with corrosion at the tire bead last month. Gotta love Michigan winter.

  • @TheBaaramewe
    @TheBaaramewe Рік тому +1

    I bought new power steering lines to replace my leaking ones. Broke my wrench trying to get the line fitting off the steering rack. Took it to a shop, it took two mechanics, one holding a breaker bar with a pipe extension, and the other hammering at it with a 40 oz. hammer. It worked. I'm amazed at how you got this job done all by yourself!

  • @chrisfreemesser5707
    @chrisfreemesser5707 Рік тому +5

    21:15 every fitting on every car more than 3 years old up here in the northeast 😉
    Given the tight quarters I can't help but wonder if one of those "imp" plumbing pipe cutters might be a better choice than a sawzall...less chance of cutting something you shouldn't?

    • @jshelby78
      @jshelby78 Рік тому +1

      i was thinking that also, seems it would help a lot

  • @Clearanceman2
    @Clearanceman2 Рік тому +25

    Either came from the rust belt or it went to the beach a lot.

    • @arghoknot
      @arghoknot Рік тому +1

      Same here, as long as the line is being replaced why fight the fitting with a line wrench?

    • @TheWabbit
      @TheWabbit Рік тому +4

      That was a weird rust pattern on it, being up in Michigan it doesn't look like normal rust belt corrosion, more like beach or saltwater puddle splash. Like driving through coastal flood puddles maybe.

    • @rickmossop3733
      @rickmossop3733 Рік тому +2

      That is part of the relaxing part of watching Ray's videos for me. Most of the fasteners he deals with aren't rusted so it is relaxing to me watching him just put a socket on it and they come off like they are supposed to instead of what I deal with.

    • @TheWabbit
      @TheWabbit Рік тому +1

      @@rickmossop3733 it's more like fantasy for me!

  • @erbenton07
    @erbenton07 Рік тому +1

    You are a good patient mechanic Ray. I wish I could find someone like you near me.

  • @douglasbrown8175
    @douglasbrown8175 Рік тому +1

    I liked to use Snapon flarenut style crowsfoot wrenches, when I did power steering lines and the like when I was working. They seemed to work better than the open end style. Great job on the filming.

  • @khlua4590
    @khlua4590 Рік тому +5

    i believe its called flare fitting, not compression fitting. I might be wrong, but compression fitting looks different.

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 Рік тому

      Compression fittings usually have a nut and a ferrule set. Flares are made by massaging the tube end with a mandrel. I've been doing tubing for years but had to buy the special flaring tools to replace a brake line. I consider it strange that Swagelok brand fittings have been the gold standard in industry for decades yet they are not permitted to be used for brake lines in Pennsylvania.

  • @HokageZebra
    @HokageZebra Рік тому +9

    Best channel ever

  • @howardkanitz4998
    @howardkanitz4998 Рік тому +1

    Having been a mechanic for the last 30 years, I have discovered that it is much more fun watching someone else work! Lol! Good call on cutting those lines off. You taught an old dog a new trick! Lol! I have always done it the hard way! Thanks Ray! P.S. can you not just cut the wire in the shop that goes to that damn phone speaker? No more do Dee doo, lol! Stuff a rag in it? Maybe pressure wash it? That shit would drive me absolutely crazy! I mean why do the mechanics need to know the phone is ringing? They don't!

  • @skyraider8793
    @skyraider8793 Рік тому

    Very good video, your patience and correct tools get the job done correctly. Keep up the great work......

  • @tstuart7333
    @tstuart7333 Рік тому +64

    Ray always produces the very best content. Thank you Ray.

  • @garykirk1968
    @garykirk1968 Рік тому +3

    Neiko makes some decent flare nut crows foot wrenches that have saved me a couple times. And they're pretty affordable as well

  • @unkleeyerose
    @unkleeyerose 2 місяці тому +1

    Finally loosens fitting. Viewer gravity. Worth the trip if you ask me.

  • @leneyvautrinsr5225
    @leneyvautrinsr5225 Рік тому +1

    Great job, extreme patience over comes what appears to be an impossible job. Thanks for the camera work as well.🖖

  • @richeharrison
    @richeharrison Рік тому +5

    Great channel - no idea why it was suggested but glad I watched. Why can't all car mechanics be like you?! Love from the UK.

  • @SurvivalHunterNM
    @SurvivalHunterNM Рік тому +9

    Wow. I don't think they could have made that any harder to reach. Nice job.

    • @chriskline3763
      @chriskline3763 Рік тому +1

      dont give the engineers any challenges you don't want accepted lol

  • @sqeakyman123
    @sqeakyman123 Рік тому +1

    At first I was like no don’t cut the line, but where I’m from we don’t get rust and after you showed what it looked like, yea there was no way with a wrench, so awesome to see new stuff for me as a mechanic too! I love this! Keep up the good work!

  • @believer9849
    @believer9849 Рік тому

    Did 30 years of fixing cars at home for extra money. No lift ,sometimes no air tools . Late night . Can’t do it no more the cement hurts now , can’t see . The bones and muscles say No no you can’t bend like that . Next day plus 3 more I finally recover from being sore .
    Now I enjoy watching peaple work on cars 😄

  • @GeorgeMalonedj
    @GeorgeMalonedj Рік тому +3

    Seems the hardest power steering pressure lines I have replaced have all been Toyo's! Also I think it takes ATF versus power steering fluid.

  • @gordonpeden6234
    @gordonpeden6234 Рік тому +6

    Ray Ray you sir are an inspiration, cheerful in the face of rusty rotten parts, emerging (as always) victorious. Well done!

  • @NWSanta
    @NWSanta Рік тому +1

    I had so much anxiety when you were cutting that line over the radiator line. Well done!!! I would have gone right through the rad line because of a slip or something! Another great video!!

  • @irvinslagter8298
    @irvinslagter8298 Рік тому

    You are the man!!!!! I can't get my arms to twist that way any more. Good work.

  • @1hogbyte
    @1hogbyte Рік тому +4

    Your channel is so entertaining and satisfying. God bless all car doctors.

  • @chadholmes7051
    @chadholmes7051 Рік тому +2

    Totally agree do the hard stuff first so you have the best shot at access also in case something goes wrong and things have to come out again and best figure that out first up also your arms only get more tired as you progress so saving some easy stuff for the tail end gives you a rest and paces the job.

  • @seanwieland9763
    @seanwieland9763 Рік тому

    “Oh I’m screwed now.” I relate to this so much from my shade tree wrenching on cars.

  • @macgyvernetwork1437
    @macgyvernetwork1437 Рік тому +2

    20:34 we get to see a co worker dancing in the background.😂 you videos are awesome! I know you making $ with your channel and congratulations but please never stop making videos!

  • @dalejones3862
    @dalejones3862 Рік тому +7

    Another up load can't miss my dose of Ray doing his stuff keep up the good work

  • @harrothepilot
    @harrothepilot Рік тому +4

    I'm hearing that damn phone ring in my dreams😄😄, ahh well, the rest of the vid well and truly makes up for it. Excellent content. As other commenters mention, it must be difficult caring for a person's car, when they themselves don't. Love the incidental music and simultaneous appearance of the brakekleen cans.

  • @bubbleslovebird4974
    @bubbleslovebird4974 Рік тому

    Well that was fun. Don't know much about car's but I like watching them get fixed. Gives me a little more information on the cars.

  • @jamesfitzgerald2361
    @jamesfitzgerald2361 Рік тому

    I feel for you I'm doing my power steering pump and lines and cleaning out my resivoir on my 96 RAV4. Have a great Day Ray!

  • @rodknocking351
    @rodknocking351 Рік тому +5

    Imagine working at the stall next to Ray and hearing him narrate his work all day long,. Unclick, click, gravity, come to me, I know you can't see..😂

  • @unwired1281
    @unwired1281 Рік тому +5

    It looks like the position of the seat in some of the cars would indicate a lot of your customers are approximately 4 feet tall. LOL

  • @StrangerInAStrange
    @StrangerInAStrange Рік тому

    Was just visiting my DTR and SIL in SoCal. He mentioned a noise under the hood of his Honda Accord. He had thought it might be belts and sprayed belt dressing on the serpentine. (sigh) Had him start, listened and told him I thought it was the power steering with low fluid. He said it couldn't possibly be that as they check all his fluids when they change the oil at the 'quick lube' place (noise has been going on for some time). Checked fluid and it was on the low side. Talked him into getting some PSF and topping it off ... the noise stopped! Glory Hallelujah!

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones7881 Рік тому +1

    When replacing lines I cut the line and use a regular socket.
    Then you can use wobble ext and impact.

  • @chadsoucek4678
    @chadsoucek4678 Рік тому +2

    Hey ray love the videos. I was wondering which brands of cars you see the least of for major repairs.

  • @TheDualityMan
    @TheDualityMan Рік тому +17

    Better watch out Ray, if you use too much brake clean the rust might fall off, then engine and other power train parts may start falling off. 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @JasonW.
      @JasonW. Рік тому +3

      Structural rust is 50% of the strength of this vehicle

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому

      If he was lucky there might have been four wheels and a chassis left on the lift you're right man but that's a long way to get rid of the car and it would never come back have a good day

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому +1

      @@JasonW. you're right on any steel the external skin gives it strength the deeper the rust goes the weak of the steel gets have a good day

    • @wildside1951
      @wildside1951 Рік тому

      Damn it's not that bad, I have way worse, the car im fixin up has two massive holes in the back of the floor, a bunch of smaller holes up front, no rear wheel tubs, two pretty big holes on each side of the trunk, two holes one on each rocker, two holes one on each front fender well. This car looks mint 😭

  • @br549rdr
    @br549rdr Рік тому

    Man you get the best shot/angle I’ve ever seen from any video. Top notch videographer!! Doooo dooo deeee dooo. A lot in this video.

  • @samsimington5563
    @samsimington5563 Рік тому +1

    You crack me up whenever you do that (Hopefully I'm the only one cracking)

  • @zeropointenergy1574
    @zeropointenergy1574 Рік тому +3

    Good video. Extra credit for not being an A/C repair.

  • @vincentgotter4669
    @vincentgotter4669 Рік тому +6

    Another great vid. You take care Ray , Isn is coming. You be careful yourself. I can't wait to have Ray's storm report " Ian the storm"
    Better getting the gas line now.

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 Рік тому +3

      Things are going to be dicey at best for three or four days across most of Florida.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Рік тому

      That's the difference between the men and the boys the men run storm out the boys run home crying to their mama and say can somebody help me and those are people that'll get you drowned in the ocean have a good day

    • @gregfielder
      @gregfielder Рік тому

      Every update puts Ian a little more to the west. It'll be windy and rainy in swfl, but the huricane's going to make landfall in the panhandle somethere.

  • @milolc
    @milolc Рік тому

    lol at Ray's coworker dancing to Astronomia at 20:32

  • @Modifyre
    @Modifyre Рік тому

    Your co worker dancing in the background at 20:30 was the highlight of this vijayo!