Ernest A little tip I always use grease to coat the cutting tap. I dip it in bearing grease so the metal shavings stick to the tap. It gets the majority of them so its faster to clean up afterwards.
Is there not a risk that a blob of grease with metal particles could fall in cyclinder head and then would really hard to blow out? I would stick to OIL!
as always you display serious skills and determination in the face of adversity your videos provide allot of inspiration to home mechanics your buddies reaction was also priceless
Great work, Ernest. This reminds me of the spark plug job I did on my 370Z. Every other set I did on my previous cars was 5/8" (both imports and domestics), and the only time I ever saw anything different from that was on machines like lawnmowers and chainsaws. I ended up needing a special 14 mm socket to do the job. Why something as simple as spark plug sizes aren't standardized across all basic gas engines is beyond me. You learn something new every day.
i got a special tool i made just for those engine style hondas. I took that same tool you have and welded a extension to it perfectely centered been 8 years now and its still working just fine
You need the helicoil spark plug repair kit. It allows you to stick an extension in it, instead of having to use a socket. Also, theres an installation tool to just thread the helicoil down in there, but if you dont have one, just put the loctite on it 1st, let it dry, then pull the spark plug back out to do the final bonk.
Common issue on the GE-8 Honda Fits. There was a TSB for some having under-torqued spark plugs from the factory. Seems to be pretty hit and miss but its definitely an issue thats been vocalized about from some community members. Great job on this one 👍👍
Hey Man I been watching your videos recently I have believe if you don't have the right tool on the spot to do the Job you shouldn't get it. & Pass it on to another mechanic. I say that because Every job you struggle no matter the repair. God bless you
No I don't think that you stuffed up on the job because I would've done it the same way,you took your time & you were careful when you repaired that thread in the video !
Nice job man. Way to push through and figure out a solution. You should rent a garage, get a lift and open up your own shop and maybe do mobile jobs every once in a while. You can get a bunch of nice tools and you won't have to lug them around anymore.
Nice video but im confused by the title and description. I didn't see anywhere in the video where you almost ruined the engine. Seemed like a good fix to me with the exception of some tool modification. Were you talking about getting the 17mm socket stuck in the cylinder head? I mean, it would have cost you some labor and gaskets to R&I the cylinder head, but it still wouldn't have ruined the motor... Only thing i would have done differently, as others have pointed out, is grease the tap and use red locktite. Nice work
Question I noticed that you have mostly DIY tool brands for your tools is it really necessary to get Snap On Tools if one does this professionally for a living ? Or can you get by with cheaper tools ? and what are the most common size Metric sockets you use ? Anything else you recommend to have for working on cars besides sockets, ratchets, wrenches, pliers ….
Id say harbor freight and amazon until something you use frequently breaks and you might want to replace it with something better allot of times snap on doesn't make tools they re sell others tools but they try to source the best stuff many designs and ideas but small companies don't have the power big snap on does its just rebranded stuff
Having fancy expensive tools doesn't make you a better mechanic or pro. I have tools that more for a DIYer and had better results than with expensive stuff like Gedore in Europe. If it does the job and it gets your problem fixed then it's a good tool, best tool you ever will use is your brain and being creative , thinking out of the box and determined to get somewhere to make it running again. Some just like to show off of how expensive their tools are well, they can stuff em where no sunshine will ever get.
I was gonna ask that too, I watched him when he first started his UA-cam and haven’t watched him for a while and played the most recent vid and was wondering.
Hopefully if it's a iridium plug, then it's good for 150k miles and you don't have to worry till then. Just make sure it's tight and snug so it doesn't repeat.
I had this issue with a Honda Ridgeline. The guy who fixed mine just welded an extension onto the end of the tap. Gotta love Honda engineering.
Ernest
A little tip I always use grease to coat the cutting tap. I dip it in bearing grease so the metal shavings stick to the tap. It gets the majority of them so its faster to clean up afterwards.
been meaning to try this. thanks!
Is there not a risk that a blob of grease with metal particles could fall in cyclinder head and then would really hard to blow out?
I would stick to OIL!
That’s a crazy amount of ingenuity and patience. Well Done Sir!
You’re like the modern day Nephi.
as always you display serious skills and determination in the face of adversity your videos provide allot of inspiration to home mechanics
your buddies reaction was also priceless
made it worth it!
A shop would probably charge more for that service 😞
Glad Ernest successfully repaired 2 so far in his videos 👍
Great work, Ernest. This reminds me of the spark plug job I did on my 370Z. Every other set I did on my previous cars was 5/8" (both imports and domestics), and the only time I ever saw anything different from that was on machines like lawnmowers and chainsaws. I ended up needing a special 14 mm socket to do the job. Why something as simple as spark plug sizes aren't standardized across all basic gas engines is beyond me. You learn something new every day.
yeah the 14mm cars are weird. glad you figured it out!
yup 2017 infiniti q50 i needed to buy a thin wall 14mm from oreillys. like c'mon nissan, really?!
Great job bro. Your buddy's reaction was awesome 👌🏽
100%
i got a special tool i made just for those engine style hondas. I took that same tool you have and welded a extension to it perfectely centered been 8 years now and its still working just fine
love it!
Excellent job big dog, you always seem to know a solution.
Thanks! I try!
It's always the best tool in the mechanics toolset, their creativity to fix a problem.
You need the helicoil spark plug repair kit. It allows you to stick an extension in it, instead of having to use a socket. Also, theres an installation tool to just thread the helicoil down in there, but if you dont have one, just put the loctite on it 1st, let it dry, then pull the spark plug back out to do the final bonk.
a nice instal tool would be nice!
Totally insane video. Thanks. Keep up the great work. Good job.
Very nice borescope to help confirm the damage caused by the blown plug 😢
Super handy!
Common issue on the GE-8 Honda Fits. There was a TSB for some having under-torqued spark plugs from the factory. Seems to be pretty hit and miss but its definitely an issue thats been vocalized about from some community members.
Great job on this one 👍👍
Hey Man I been watching your videos recently I have believe if you don't have the right tool on the spot to do the Job you shouldn't get it. & Pass it on to another mechanic. I say that because Every job you struggle no matter the repair. God bless you
Are you a mechanic? It seems to me he gets the job done and does right by his customers. He wouldn't be in business if he's passing on every job.
No I don't think that you stuffed up on the job because I would've done it the same way,you took your time & you were careful when you repaired that thread in the video !
Nice job man. Way to push through and figure out a solution. You should rent a garage, get a lift and open up your own shop and maybe do mobile jobs every once in a while. You can get a bunch of nice tools and you won't have to lug them around anymore.
Great video!
Thanks!
Good job 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice video but im confused by the title and description. I didn't see anywhere in the video where you almost ruined the engine. Seemed like a good fix to me with the exception of some tool modification. Were you talking about getting the 17mm socket stuck in the cylinder head? I mean, it would have cost you some labor and gaskets to R&I the cylinder head, but it still wouldn't have ruined the motor... Only thing i would have done differently, as others have pointed out, is grease the tap and use red locktite. Nice work
No big blob of grease on the tap to help the cutting shavings from falling in the hole 🤔?
Nice job
i cut the head off the tool and welded it to an old socket and its perfect
if you want the insert to stay in use 1 or 2 drops of sleave retainer ,it won't come out then
Question
I noticed that you have mostly DIY tool brands for your tools is it really necessary to get Snap On Tools if one does this professionally for a living ? Or can you get by with cheaper tools ?
and what are the most common size Metric sockets you use ?
Anything else you recommend to have for working on cars besides sockets, ratchets, wrenches, pliers ….
Id say harbor freight and amazon until something you use frequently breaks and you might want to replace it with something better
allot of times snap on doesn't make tools they re sell others tools but they try to source the best stuff
many designs and ideas but small companies don't have the power big snap on does
its just rebranded stuff
Cheap tools for the win
Having fancy expensive tools doesn't make you a better mechanic or pro. I have tools that more for a DIYer and had better results than with expensive stuff like Gedore in Europe. If it does the job and it gets your problem fixed then it's a good tool, best tool you ever will use is your brain and being creative , thinking out of the box and determined to get somewhere to make it running again. Some just like to show off of how expensive their tools are well, they can stuff em where no sunshine will ever get.
That thin ratchet at 3:36, what do you call that and where can we get one?
I think some of those "fancy" tools have specialized tools like this.
Yeah I had to do the same thing with my F-150
If you NEVER want that insert to come out, seal it with RED locktite.
Red, requires heat to remove, like a torch.
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Won't the heat from the engine suffice??
hehehe just seen all your tools on the drop door of your truck hehehehe looks like my tools lots no order hehehe
Please explain why the mail truck isn’t coming on these calls.
Must be broke down. He's been working out of a bucket in the back of his truck for a long time!
I was gonna ask that too, I watched him when he first started his UA-cam and haven’t watched him for a while and played the most recent vid and was wondering.
I keep wanting to say soon... but I just dont know waiting on a lawsuit to finish. Been filed tho...
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@@RoadsideRescue ok I missed that one. Sorry about that and hope it turns out for the best. Thanks!
I welded a 3 inch extension to mine so I could use it on different cars
Hey Earndog! What inspection cam are you using in this video? is that the one that you can control the tip movement?
yes amzn.to/41RHBtD this one specifically
Why not tap the cutter in and then use a wrench instead of grinding the cutter down to size?
I think a wrench might be harder to control in order to align the cutting of the new threads.
So, what happens the next time it needs spark plugs?
Good to go
Hopefully if it's a iridium plug, then it's good for 150k miles and you don't have to worry till then. Just make sure it's tight and snug so it doesn't repeat.
if you cannot thread a nut on a bolt, let alone change your spark plugs; then you should not even open the hood of your car. Call a mechanic, wow.
We are not all as perfect as you are.
modifications by the tons on this job. ⚙️🔧🔩good job on over coming the obstacles that were in the way👍
Thanks!