Eric O of South Main Auto You're one hell of a mechanic... Since I started watching you not only do I learn things but I think it great you take the time to do a proper diagnosis. Then you take additional time to track down the wiring issues if they're are any. Most garages I have seen just do quick diagnoses and then try to get it repaired fast and sometimes buy unneeded parts. Mr. Eric O are a true auto mechanic and it is too bad you are far away cause I would let you fix my cars.
Mr O I’ve worked on one car on and off for a week, and I’m fed up to the back teeth, my hands ache fingers hurt, back ache and she still not done, but hell its a VAG so never will be anyhoo just wanted to say I don’t know how you do it. Day after day from dawn to dusk and beyond, and making us videos - it’s sure as hell appreciated.
Car comes in on the hook after hours...gets diagnosed and parts ordered that night. I really hope your customers appreciate how lucky they are to have you.
Thank you for all the great videos about tools and vehicle maintenance Eric. I've done a lot of brake jobs on my 2002 Silverado 2500HD truck and Many other vehicles. Today I did a SMA quality brake job, IMO. Used the blast cabinet on the brackets, Lisle piston tool, 3M wheel stud hub scuffer tool, of course a cookie wheel, Permatex Brake Lube, Fluid Filmed the hubs, and a ton of brake clean. I thought I knew what I was doing(to a point). Thank you for the free lessons. I love the videos and really appreciate all you do. You my friend are awesome. Thank you again.
Hey! I can't believe it but I actually have a tool suggestion. I've seen instances of you using the sawzall where it looked like the blade moving so far back and forth was causing some issues. I often use an oscillating tool with a bi-metal blade in those scenarios and find it works better. You can get blade shapes that get into smaller areas than a cutting wheel and cut with much smaller movements than a sawzall. Just a thought. Thanks for another great video!
Glad to see that soaking the connectors and other things overnight helped. Was probably the best thing to do. To bad those sprays can't work quicker. It would make life so much easier.
One thing the spray and pray does when you're actually working is that it tends to soften the rust a little bit allowing the threads to cut through a bit easier, but that's about it. Omega 636 does penetrate pretty dang fast though, that's the stuff we use at work. 'Spensive though, like a $1000 for ~2.6 US gallons.
'98 Windstar was given me fuel pump trouble. On the side of the road, I pulled the fuel pump relay, put in a jumper to power the pump. I hit the tank, pump runs. I hit it again, pump stops! LoL! I replaced the pump. Thanks for the video!
I just want to say that even though i am more or less a shut-in, your videos are very interesting, well made, and it feels like you actually care. I have been watching for quite a longtime, you deserve more exposure then you can really get with your scope, Thank You very much for taking the time to show us all that "If you can do it, We can do it"
A while back you had a video of a Jeep that sent misfire codes when the engine ran fine. My 2000 GMC's money light would flash above 65 MPH and stop flashing under 60. I changed the crank position sensor like you did on the Jeep (after watching a U tube video of where the sensor lives on this truck). I used the OEM part like you said to do. No more flashing light. I can speed again without being distracted. Thanks.
"Oh gas tank, where are youuuu?" I laughed way harder than I should have at that. I share that same crazy sense of humor. One of many reasons i love this channel so very much apart from being the best source of education i can count on almost every day.
Eric O. is a CHAMPION. What an amazing businessman for starting on this at 7:30pm. I bought a Delphi fuel pump from NAPA for my '96 F150 rear tank. I didn't get 2,000 miles out of it before it quit. Of course, it quit with 15 gallons of fuel in the tank. I was NOT a happy camper. I don't know if it just couldn't muster the 60psi the old straight six needs, or what. Ridiculous.
I love your videos. Very great teacher and you have taught me a lot. I have an interesting problem...I have a 2005 Chevy Monte Carlo LT. 3.8 non-SC. 165k miles. I just changed the fuel pump, as it had little to no pressure, intermittently starting the car. Now...new water pump (AC Delco), all new sensors (ICM, TPS, IAC, MAP, MAF), new fuel pressure regulator, and now the new fuel pump. My problem is, it builds a ton of pressure when I turn it to on (between 48-52psi)...still intermittently starting but....I noticed when I turn the key off (after running or just in on), I have a fuel pressure bleed off very quickly...within 30 seconds it drops to almost zero. I have checked all the lines and the fuel filter was changed last year. I am beating my head against the wall on this. Normally, it should hold pressure for at least 10 minutes after shut off, correct? When it is running and I snap the throttle, pressure goes up a few psi. When she runs, she runs terrific. I pulled the vacuum line off the regulator and the vacuum is almost louder than the motor, so that shouldn't be an issue. PSI goes up to about 58-60psi when vacuum line is off. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Hi Eric. I'm a new subscriber and I've been binge watching your videos and I watched one where one of the relays that powered the pcm unit turned green with corrosion. Well, Subaru have recalled over a million cars because the brake light switch was doing the same with the green corrosion. Apparently the cause of it is to do with "fumes" off of different fragrances. Perfume, clothes softeners etc. It was just a thought. And going back to your videos, you are a natural. You also have a great family as well. Thumbs up from England.. 👍 🇬🇧
Had a burban that held something like 40 gallons of fuel. It was brutal. It quit, so they towed it to gas station and filled it. It may have been more gas. Dual tank one pump. Gravity to second tank. Hate fuel pumps almost as much as tires. Thanks for sharing.
As a quick tip.... If you take out the shrader valve, pressurise the system with compressed air. It forces the fuel pump to run backwards and can sometimes kick it into life....
@@fascistpedant758 Yeah there is but maybe its just coincidence but its worked for me and others i know...no good though if your stuck in the middle of nowhere..lol
Your videos are always entertaining and very educational. I slowly starting to understand how electrical works in cars. I do little fix on cars but not an expert like you. Awesome channel.
It kind of caught me off guard when you said the Tundra was outside warming up. I had to look to see what the weather is like in your neighborhood because here in Cincinnati, it's been in the 70's so far all week. After I looked I completely understood. Spring has seemingly "sprung" here, not so much there. Better weather is ahead Eric.
I'm okay with the Delphi brand parts. Great gut diagnosis. Lots of folks will drive their vehicle down to the "E" everytime before getting gas which tends to make the fuel pump wear out sooner than later due to rising heat factors. Best to go to the fuel depot when 1/4 tank or so.
Good diagnosis though I had already figured it was a fuel pump by the way it sounded when you were cranking it over. I'm actually surprised the lines came loose.
Your Big Hammer work reminds me of my old Mini - electric fuel pump failed in the middle of London in rush hour. Ended up whacking it a few times with my hand - started clicking & got me 50 miles back home! Really sucks that you have to take the tank out to change that fuel pump as a result of Chevrolet saving a few cents.
"I was gonna make a video for you folks today, but I dropped the camera and it broke, so I'm talking to an empty tripod right now. Mrs O is looking at me like I'm nuts."
Imagine the customers who wander into the shop and hear Eric talking to "you guys" -- and there's no one else in the shop. You'd have to wonder whether Eric forgot to take his meds.
I've always suspected these guys started making videos because of loved ones worried about them talking to themselves. He probably made the first 10-20 with a toy camera that didn't even record.
Gravity.....It's not just a suggestion...IT"S THE LAW. HaHaHa..... Gravity usually conspires against me, pulling the tool out of my hands and into some inaccessible crevice!
I was trying to defy gravity by using a scissor jack to lift up one corner of my car, put some blocks under it, use it to lift it up a bit more, add more blocks, when go to the next corner, do the same. I did that to all three corners (up in the air at the same time) then like an idiot I left the fourth corner of the car sitting on the scissor jack. I proceeded to install the neon light tubes under the car when I heard a "tink" noise and felt something hit me in the back of my head! I thought maybe some dirt or something fell off the car. A minute or so later another tink noise and something hit me again! I turned around and another tink noise and a flake of black paint hit me square in the forehead. The black paint was from the scissor jack. Right as I looked at it I could see the sides of it bending out. I rolled out from under the car milliseconds before it came crashing to the ground. That was close.
Hi My name is Dwayne i live in Port hope Ontario Canada.I just want to say thank you so much for showing me how to check my kia sportage. It is a 4wd v6 with a rear noise. I am so thankful i came across your video. What really been better if you could to do the job for me. LOL But i have to attempt to the job my self. Your Video on the job will save me a ton of $$$$$ thank you again and i look forward to watching your videos. P.S thanks for the part numbers also.
Great job Eric. I really enjoy watching your videos u are one of the best out there keep up the excellent work. It's nice to see that there are still some honest auto technicians still out there.👍
I drained a full tank of gasoline from a diesel Cruze Monday. I was alone and couldn't push it into the garage from where the tow truck left it. I drained it from the fuel line at the engine with the fluid extractor. Had to pump it back up every ~30 seconds because it was drawing a little air from somewhere, but it worked.
My old 84 VW Jetta (see user icon) has a fuel tank access panel under the rear seat, but uses a factory external fuel pump!(?!) Figured it's there to service the fuel level float. Had to drop the tank on my dad's old 1992 Buick Regal to change the fuel pump, much like the Impala's. Sometimes car engineering doesn't make much sense from a serviceability perceptive. I guess GM didn't want potential liability issues with fuel vapors in the vehicle's interior, plus it's cheaper to produce. Typical GM... Great content as always SMA! BTW - I really like the relay switch - gonna use that in the future!
Love to watch you diagnose these problems. Helpful for my future I'm sure since my kia almost has 100k miles 🤣 Also love your sense of humor. Ya gotta have that I'm sure dealing with these frustrating jobs. I wonder if you EVER had something you couldn't dx???? That might make an interesting video? 😁
I'm sure lot's of people know about lack of Fuel Pump access. Well I know about GM of course and my ford since they are mine and each one has needed a pump replacement. The G8 it has access to the pump now and so does the ford the tanks weren't full when it happened just between 3/4 and full enough. The other issue with the GM is the fact that the filter is in the tank with the pump no less I guess they are keeping each other company. As always Thank you the best video's around town
One day my van went crank no start. A mobile mechanic we knew came over and told me to get in the van and crank it. He started banging on the fuel tank and I was like WT....vroom! she started. That's when I learned about bumping the fuel pump off a dead spot. It looks like an interesting job mechanic..... wait, na. :-)
Same deal with a "dead" starter. Have someone turn the key while you bang on the starter with a hammer. Can usually get another start out of it. Sticky solenoid.
Wonder if there is a way to use a big hole saw from the top under the seat, make an access hole? Some one maybe should make a kit with adaptors so you don’t cut too deep and not hit the tank! Would of course need a way to repair said access hole later, so no exhaust and other elements don’t enter car later. (Also, Good thing you didn’t have exhaust in way of tank too!)
I think an air hammer with a nice big fat tip on it would give that pump a nice jossle. Also, momentarily touching pump leads with 24 might get it going. At least to take off some weight. Full tanks r a bummer! Superb videos!!
God I REALLY WISH I KNEW about fuel pump relay bypass switches A LONG damn time ago. It would have saved be a lot of time pissing with jumper wires over the years...... I'm going to buy a set ASAP
OMG! I almost did a spit-take when you said "I sprayed everything down.... and maybe they'll just be off when I come in...and then I'll buy a whole case of this stuff". LoL!!
glad to finally find a video showing exactly what happens when you try to start. seeing this video makes me more confident this is the problem. i got an 03 midnight blue (she so sexy) and she drives just fine with just over 160K on her. but like yours in the video i either gotta crank a few times to get it to start or it’ll just crank and crank and crank without turning the engine over. especially with the large jump your car did around 2:03 when you were starting; mine does the exact same. so i feel way better about me dousing my lock ring with PB blaster and sitting in my trunk trying to fix this😂😂props to you my boi
OMG! What would a video by Eric O. be without the air compressor coming on. Personally I like it cause it reminds me of those days gone by when there was such a thing as a Full service filling station., and the Lady! there's you're problem, had a low tire. She's trying to explain what's going on and the compressor kicks on. Lovely......... what's the problem ma'am?
Just bought my uncle's 98 S10 that's been sitting in the garage for 12 years and the fuel pump was one of the first things I had to replace. He was nice enough to top off the gas tank right before he parked it. Had no way to siphon the old gas out due to the roll over valve in tank. And I don't have a lift so we had to drop the tank in the yard using Jack's, fun times. If anyone needs to strip any furniture I have 15 gallons of varnished fuel you can have 🤣
Ever been foiled by the rollover safety/ accident cutoff? I know the Impala here doesn't have one but I've had a couple where people swore they needed a new fuel pump until I reset that. Turns out their 'last thing' they remember being a big bump was oh well yeah I ran it off the road and into the ditch.
When i was working as a tech I had the pump go out in my car at the time, a 1986 Pontiac 6000. I ordered a pump, but needed to drive 20 miles to get home. Luckily. Banging on the pump with my own "Billy" would get the pump going good enough to get me home.
ive got an old Peugeot van with the same problem everything rusting away with no access panel, 2 ticks with the angle grinder in the floor of the van an hey presto access
Gone are the days of the fuel pump access panel of the early 2000's .Worked so much faster with those ,but apparently GM saw the reduction in vehicles to the shop for fuel pumps and cried "We can't have them fixing their own vehicles,it's putting us out of business "lol
Who would ever give these videos a thumbs down. They are the best entertainment I get all week outside work
I dont know of many shops that stay around just because a tow truck shows up. Eric has dedication to his work
Well, you don't know any good shops, I have had many a good evening ruined by a last minute tow-in. Other shops just park it and go home.
You are a better man than I, Ghunga Dinh! 7PM and you decided to diagnose the problem and did it with some good humor. I am impressed.
The Doc. The man. Mr late night. Mrs Os favorite guy. The legend. And all around good guy.... Eric O...
You’re a fanatic.
Man you pulling a Stan on mrO
And fixes a car one or two.
Eric O of South Main Auto
You're one hell of a mechanic...
Since I started watching you not only do I learn things but I think it great you take the time to do a proper diagnosis. Then you take additional time to track down the wiring issues if they're are any. Most garages I have seen just do quick diagnoses and then try to get it repaired fast and sometimes buy unneeded parts.
Mr. Eric O are a true auto mechanic and it is too bad you are far away cause I would let you fix my cars.
Mr O I’ve worked on one car on and off for a week, and I’m fed up to the back teeth, my hands ache fingers hurt, back ache and she still not done, but hell its a VAG so never will be anyhoo just wanted to say I don’t know how you do it. Day after day from dawn to dusk and beyond, and making us videos - it’s sure as hell appreciated.
Thanks for letting me hang out with you! Always entertaining and educational.
Your a man who takes his responsibilities seriously. Customers don't know how good they have it breaking down in Avoca.
Excellent diagnosis. Absolutely the pump. Mine failed yesterday...thanks for filming.
You're awesome! Diagnose in a flash at the end of the day when everybody else would have been home having a brew!
Glad to see your using the new fuel pressure tester. I just used mine. Same one
Car comes in on the hook after hours...gets diagnosed and parts ordered that night. I really hope your customers appreciate how lucky they are to have you.
My day is so much brighter when a SMA video notification shows up.
that sure was nice of you to go the extra mile to fit that customer in . way to go mr oooooo !!!!
Thank you for all the great videos about tools and vehicle maintenance Eric. I've done a lot of brake jobs on my 2002 Silverado 2500HD truck and Many other vehicles. Today I did a SMA quality brake job, IMO. Used the blast cabinet on the brackets, Lisle piston tool, 3M wheel stud hub scuffer tool, of course a cookie wheel, Permatex Brake Lube, Fluid Filmed the hubs, and a ton of brake clean. I thought I knew what I was doing(to a point). Thank you for the free lessons. I love the videos and really appreciate all you do. You my friend are awesome. Thank you again.
Just did a twelve day came in and Good old sma on the tube and boom the universe was right again thanks
Did you order a case of Krown Fast Acting Penetrant?
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Hey! I can't believe it but I actually have a tool suggestion. I've seen instances of you using the sawzall where it looked like the blade moving so far back and forth was causing some issues. I often use an oscillating tool with a bi-metal blade in those scenarios and find it works better. You can get blade shapes that get into smaller areas than a cutting wheel and cut with much smaller movements than a sawzall. Just a thought.
Thanks for another great video!
One of the few channels I can hit 👍🏻 before I watch. Educational and comical. Keep on keeping on ✌🏻️
Found your channel last week and I've been hooked ever since. Great work!!! Thank you!!!
I always get a kick out of your intros. Great diagnosis and explanations on each vehical you work. Keep up the great videos.
Glad to see that soaking the connectors and other things overnight helped. Was probably the best thing to do. To bad those sprays can't work quicker. It would make life so much easier.
One thing the spray and pray does when you're actually working is that it tends to soften the rust a little bit allowing the threads to cut through a bit easier, but that's about it. Omega 636 does penetrate pretty dang fast though, that's the stuff we use at work. 'Spensive though, like a $1000 for ~2.6 US gallons.
'98 Windstar was given me fuel pump trouble. On the side of the road, I pulled the fuel pump relay, put in a jumper to power the pump. I hit the tank, pump runs. I hit it again, pump stops! LoL! I replaced the pump.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you for not letting us hang!
Thank you for giving us an appreciation of the gravity of the situation!
I just want to say that even though i am more or less a shut-in, your videos are very interesting, well made, and it feels like you actually care. I have been watching for quite a longtime, you deserve more exposure then you can really get with your scope, Thank You very much for taking the time to show us all that "If you can do it, We can do it"
Learning so much from you. A big thankyou. Wish more mechanics were as HONEST as you.
Andy Australia
Love this show, never miss an episode! You really make it look easy, wish you were in Texas.
Eric o. wouldn't know how to work on cars that aren't heavily rusted! (lol)
@@hanskinslo326I was just thinking the same thing
Thanks for the closure! I would have been in suspense for the fix...
A while back you had a video of a Jeep that sent misfire codes when the engine ran fine. My 2000 GMC's money light would flash above 65 MPH and stop flashing under 60. I changed the crank position sensor like you did on the Jeep (after watching a U tube video of where the sensor lives on this truck). I used the OEM part like you said to do. No more flashing light. I can speed again without being distracted. Thanks.
"Oh gas tank, where are youuuu?" I laughed way harder than I should have at that. I share that same crazy sense of humor. One of many reasons i love this channel so very much apart from being the best source of education i can count on almost every day.
Eric O. is a CHAMPION. What an amazing businessman for starting on this at 7:30pm.
I bought a Delphi fuel pump from NAPA for my '96 F150 rear tank. I didn't get 2,000 miles out of it before it quit. Of course, it quit with 15 gallons of fuel in the tank. I was NOT a happy camper. I don't know if it just couldn't muster the 60psi the old straight six needs, or what. Ridiculous.
I love your videos. Very great teacher and you have taught me a lot. I have an interesting problem...I have a 2005 Chevy Monte Carlo LT. 3.8 non-SC. 165k miles. I just changed the fuel pump, as it had little to no pressure, intermittently starting the car. Now...new water pump (AC Delco), all new sensors (ICM, TPS, IAC, MAP, MAF), new fuel pressure regulator, and now the new fuel pump. My problem is, it builds a ton of pressure when I turn it to on (between 48-52psi)...still intermittently starting but....I noticed when I turn the key off (after running or just in on), I have a fuel pressure bleed off very quickly...within 30 seconds it drops to almost zero. I have checked all the lines and the fuel filter was changed last year. I am beating my head against the wall on this. Normally, it should hold pressure for at least 10 minutes after shut off, correct? When it is running and I snap the throttle, pressure goes up a few psi. When she runs, she runs terrific. I pulled the vacuum line off the regulator and the vacuum is almost louder than the motor, so that shouldn't be an issue. PSI goes up to about 58-60psi when vacuum line is off. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.
There has never been anything more truthful than saying a fuel pump only fails with a full tank! That’s for sure!
Hi Eric. I'm a new subscriber and I've been binge watching your videos and I watched one where one of the relays that powered the pcm unit turned green with corrosion. Well, Subaru have recalled over a million cars because the brake light switch was doing the same with the green corrosion. Apparently the cause of it is to do with "fumes" off of different fragrances. Perfume, clothes softeners etc. It was just a thought. And going back to your videos, you are a natural. You also have a great family as well. Thumbs up from England.. 👍 🇬🇧
Had a burban that held something like 40 gallons of fuel. It was brutal. It quit, so they towed it to gas station and filled it. It may have been more gas.
Dual tank one pump. Gravity to second tank.
Hate fuel pumps almost as much as tires.
Thanks for sharing.
Get Mrs O to put some aloe on that burn. Thanks for taking us along.
As a quick tip....
If you take out the shrader valve, pressurise the system with compressed air. It forces the fuel pump to run backwards and can sometimes kick it into life....
Wouldn't there usually be a check valve at the outlet in the pump? Maybe sucking fuel through it would work better.
@@fascistpedant758
Yeah there is but maybe its just coincidence but its worked for me and others i know...no good though if your stuck in the middle of nowhere..lol
Your videos are always entertaining and very educational. I slowly starting to understand how electrical works in cars. I do little fix on cars but not an expert like you. Awesome channel.
GM removed the access cover under the back seat because they started making their fuels pumps better, oh wait......
There former european GM brand cars have them also.
"I grabbed ol' Billy....Billy Club!" That's why I watch this channel...and maybe for the great info I learn, too.
It kind of caught me off guard when you said the Tundra was outside warming up. I had to look to see what the weather is like in your neighborhood because here in Cincinnati, it's been in the 70's so far all week. After I looked I completely understood. Spring has seemingly "sprung" here, not so much there. Better weather is ahead Eric.
I'm okay with the Delphi brand parts. Great gut diagnosis. Lots of folks will drive their vehicle down to the "E" everytime before getting gas which tends to make the fuel pump wear out sooner than later due to rising heat factors. Best to go to the fuel depot when 1/4 tank or so.
Good diagnosis though I had already figured it was a fuel pump by the way it sounded when you were cranking it over. I'm actually surprised the lines came loose.
Hell, yeah! Another lucky break in the rust wars. Thanks Dr. O!
You can always do unedited videos
We do love them
Your Big Hammer work reminds me of my old Mini - electric fuel pump failed in the middle of London in rush hour. Ended up whacking it a few times with my hand - started clicking & got me 50 miles back home! Really sucks that you have to take the tank out to change that fuel pump as a result of Chevrolet saving a few cents.
The thought just came to me......do you ever catch yourself talking to yourself when you’re “not” making a video?
"I was gonna make a video for you folks today, but I dropped the camera and it broke, so I'm talking to an empty tripod right now. Mrs O is looking at me like I'm nuts."
Imagine the customers who wander into the shop and hear Eric talking to "you guys" -- and there's no one else in the shop. You'd have to wonder whether Eric forgot to take his meds.
I've always suspected these guys started making videos because of loved ones worried about them talking to themselves. He probably made the first 10-20 with a toy camera that didn't even record.
Ouch , busted the camera ,,,
I thought everyone talked to themselves while wuh-renching, video or not.
Gravity.....It's not just a suggestion...IT"S THE LAW. HaHaHa..... Gravity usually conspires against me, pulling the tool out of my hands and into some inaccessible crevice!
Gravity once pulled the starter of my 76 Trans AM onto my forehead and split my eyebrow open...
@@TonyM-zi9rq it dropped a limo on me, thank god I move fast....
LMAO happens to me all the time.
I was trying to defy gravity by using a scissor jack to lift up one corner of my car, put some blocks under it, use it to lift it up a bit more, add more blocks, when go to the next corner, do the same. I did that to all three corners (up in the air at the same time) then like an idiot I left the fourth corner of the car sitting on the scissor jack. I proceeded to install the neon light tubes under the car when I heard a "tink" noise and felt something hit me in the back of my head! I thought maybe some dirt or something fell off the car. A minute or so later another tink noise and something hit me again! I turned around and another tink noise and a flake of black paint hit me square in the forehead. The black paint was from the scissor jack. Right as I looked at it I could see the sides of it bending out. I rolled out from under the car milliseconds before it came crashing to the ground. That was close.
toysareforboys yikes lol
Hi
My name is Dwayne i live in Port hope Ontario Canada.I just want to say thank you so much for showing me how to check my kia sportage. It is a 4wd v6 with a rear noise. I am so thankful i came across your video. What really been better if you could to do the job for me. LOL But i have to attempt to the job my self. Your Video on the job will save me a ton of $$$$$ thank you again and i look forward to watching your videos.
P.S thanks for the part numbers also.
Anytime you can put a video up we appreciate it.... when you can't we understand
Awesome as always, Eric. So cool that you obviously still enjoy doing what you're doing!
Great job Eric. I really enjoy watching your videos u are one of the best out there keep up the excellent work. It's nice to see that there are still some honest auto technicians still out there.👍
I drained a full tank of gasoline from a diesel Cruze Monday. I was alone and couldn't push it into the garage from where the tow truck left it. I drained it from the fuel line at the engine with the fluid extractor. Had to pump it back up every ~30 seconds because it was drawing a little air from somewhere, but it worked.
Life returns to an old dog....another amazing job!
He's always says south main auto, just that his accent may lead you to "think" it's south man auto.
Great job again like always A+
Great job! The rust under there looked terrible though!
My old 84 VW Jetta (see user icon) has a fuel tank access panel under the rear seat, but uses a factory external fuel pump!(?!) Figured it's there to service the fuel level float. Had to drop the tank on my dad's old 1992 Buick Regal to change the fuel pump, much like the Impala's.
Sometimes car engineering doesn't make much sense from a serviceability perceptive. I guess GM didn't want potential liability issues with fuel vapors in the vehicle's interior, plus it's cheaper to produce. Typical GM...
Great content as always SMA! BTW - I really like the relay switch - gonna use that in the future!
Love to watch you diagnose these problems. Helpful for my future I'm sure since my kia almost has 100k miles 🤣 Also love your sense of humor. Ya gotta have that I'm sure dealing with these frustrating jobs. I wonder if you EVER had something you couldn't dx???? That might make an interesting video? 😁
I believe "Bust out that torch" was that last command given by the captain of the Hindenburg.....
Jeff Kowalke Also the best “fix” for Chevy designs like this....
Your funny.. hope they don't believe you in an hammer..... Your one of the best in here I love to watch
Nice diagnosis Eric O. Thanks for the video's
I'm sure lot's of people know about lack of Fuel Pump access. Well I know about GM of course and my ford since they are mine and each one has needed a pump replacement. The G8 it has access to the pump now and so does the ford the tanks weren't full when it happened just between 3/4 and full enough. The other issue with the GM is the fact that the filter is in the tank with the pump no less I guess they are keeping each other company. As always Thank you the best video's around town
Thanks Eric! I always hope my wounds heal before I get something in them!
One day my van went crank no start. A mobile mechanic we knew came over and told me to get in the van and crank it. He started banging on the fuel tank and I was like WT....vroom! she started. That's when I learned about bumping the fuel pump off a dead spot. It looks like an interesting job mechanic..... wait, na. :-)
Same deal with a "dead" starter. Have someone turn the key while you bang on the starter with a hammer. Can usually get another start out of it. Sticky solenoid.
Wonder if there is a way to use a big hole saw from the top under the seat, make an access hole? Some one maybe should make a kit with adaptors so you don’t cut too deep and not hit the tank! Would of course need a way to repair said access hole later, so no exhaust and other elements don’t enter car later. (Also, Good thing you didn’t have exhaust in way of tank too!)
I think an air hammer with a nice big fat tip on it would give that pump a nice jossle. Also, momentarily touching pump leads with 24 might get it going. At least to take off some weight. Full tanks r a bummer! Superb videos!!
I don't know if I'd want to mess with more voltage to a motor submerged in a tank of gas!
Done a few of them. Not so bad as long as the fuel lines aren’t rusted half off
The captioning heard " Chebarkul" adding this to the SMA lexicon. Too Funny. Keep up the good work.
I read that a 50/50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid is better penetrating fluid than any of the manufactured stuff.
What do you think?
@ 12:46 now you're that guy!
God I REALLY WISH I KNEW about fuel pump relay bypass switches A LONG damn time ago. It would have saved be a lot of time pissing with jumper wires over the years...... I'm going to buy a set ASAP
OMG! I almost did a spit-take when you said "I sprayed everything down.... and maybe they'll just be off when I come in...and then I'll buy a whole case of this stuff". LoL!!
great video eric . You might have to get an arm Cond-m from Naper to protect those forearms in the future.
I need to start naming my tools, LOL nice video!
glad to finally find a video showing exactly what happens when you try to start. seeing this video makes me more confident this is the problem. i got an 03 midnight blue (she so sexy) and she drives just fine with just over 160K on her. but like yours in the video i either gotta crank a few times to get it to start or it’ll just crank and crank and crank without turning the engine over. especially with the large jump your car did around 2:03 when you were starting; mine does the exact same. so i feel way better about me dousing my lock ring with PB blaster and sitting in my trunk trying to fix this😂😂props to you my boi
Another excellent diag video Mr. O. Billy? LOL!!
OMG! What would a video by Eric O. be without the air compressor coming on. Personally I like it cause it reminds me of those days gone by when there was such a thing as a Full service filling station., and the Lady! there's you're problem, had a low tire. She's trying to explain what's going on and the compressor kicks on. Lovely......... what's the problem ma'am?
Love my Impalas! Great video
Eric,
Great video, diagnosis, and fix - thank you!
SMA#1
God bless
Paul
We wanted to see the waterfall of fire with the tank straps & the torch!! 😨🎶👍
thanks for the closure
Good job
Eric, are you actually from Michigan or somewhere in the upper Midwest? I'm getting those accent vibes, bro.
Love the video camera your using always so clear Eric O what model camcorder or digital camera are you using Eric O @SouthMainAuto
Just bought my uncle's 98 S10 that's been sitting in the garage for 12 years and the fuel pump was one of the first things I had to replace. He was nice enough to top off the gas tank right before he parked it. Had no way to siphon the old gas out due to the roll over valve in tank. And I don't have a lift so we had to drop the tank in the yard using Jack's, fun times. If anyone needs to strip any furniture I have 15 gallons of varnished fuel you can have 🤣
One question comes to mind Eric - Do you think Deckard was a Replicant?
If anyone doesn't get that... Enhance.
I think he was. He just didn't know it...
Yep,
So do androids dream of electric sheep?
Mr O thinks so! Nice reference!
Morning Eric, I look forward to seeing your videos.
They watched your video where you asked folks to put gas in their tanks when going to the mechanic. 🤣😂😆
Thanks for the vid Eric. Cant wait for more.
As a fellow rust belt resident, I feel your pain.
Crank, no start, no fuel pressure, no SHIVVY THUNDER! Fixed it for ya
"Chevy Thunder" lol worst sounding V-6 on the market.
Ever been foiled by the rollover safety/ accident cutoff? I know the Impala here doesn't have one but I've had a couple where people swore they needed a new fuel pump until I reset that. Turns out their 'last thing' they remember being a big bump was oh well yeah I ran it off the road and into the ditch.
Get er done Eric
Ouch! That burn looks bad!
When i was working as a tech I had the pump go out in my car at the time, a 1986 Pontiac 6000. I ordered a pump, but needed to drive 20 miles to get home. Luckily. Banging on the pump with my own "Billy" would get the pump going good enough to get me home.
8 cars in the lot, i'm surprised you dont have 80 out there.
4:29 best part. "weeeeeeeeeeee"
Epilepsy warning :)
ive got an old Peugeot van with the same problem everything rusting away with no access panel, 2 ticks with the angle grinder in the floor of the van an hey presto access
Gone are the days of the fuel pump access panel of the early 2000's .Worked so much faster with those ,but apparently GM saw the reduction in vehicles to the shop for fuel pumps and cried "We can't have them fixing their own vehicles,it's putting us out of business "lol