Hey I'm not trying to say you don't know this already, but I learned a neat trick years ago when dealing with rusty old bolts, nuts, and screws. If you will tighten it first and then loosen, it breaks the rust free a little better and you can almost always remove the fastener without breaking it. I've worked on countless rusty old CAT generators. All of the hardware on those rusts like a coral reef project. Got tired of breaking half of the bolts and screws on them when disassembling them for remanufacturing. Once I learned that tighten first trick, 99% of my problems went away.
Tech in the north for years, this absolutely works, especially with impact guns. You only need to bump it to tighten, then try loosening. If it starts slowing down when taking it out, run it back in some then back out again. Helps to add penetrating oil before tightening to get some in the threads. Other things to try after are to heat the area if accessible. Heat the bolt if it isn't easy to heat the area, then quench it with water to shock it. Beyond all that, it's probably going to break anyways, so embrace the suck and deal with the broken bolt rather than anything else.
At my shop, I have a saying.. "If it'sgonna break it will. " I rather it just break and I spend 1 hour figuring a solution then spending 2 hours trying to save it, it breaks anyway, then I still need to spend an hour figuring the solution.
Excellent description, fast and to the point. Didn't hear a word about the dog or what the wife is making for dinner. Thank you! Nice to see a real experienced mechanic here.
Motorcycle mechanic here. This might help, don't know how well it translates to cars. Whenever I have to do engine removal/water pump work, etc. I snake a hose down the coolant reservoir and connect a vacuum pump. Then undo the top hose on the radiator and repeat. I work my way down like that. It helps a lot. Don't know how feasible it would be on cars, but I hope it helps.
I am watching all vids on the traverse... The guy they fired before i was hired told them he could swap it and failed. Now its time to get it done and its all me.. lol
This is the most condensed great info ever! Thanks man. I'm trying to do my wife's acadia with broken timing chain. How much do you charge for motor change? How much is motor where you ? It there any tricks to make them last
My wife loves her 13 Acadia 134k miles not one leak or problem so far the transmission is feeling a little laggy/ hard shifts. I will def be using this video for reference🤣
I have a '09 G8 that I change the oil 2 to 3 times a year just to avoid that. I also have a '10 SRX but that thing I change the oil, but if the timing chains go oh well.
God damn you make this look easy. I fear I need to do exactly this to make my car not decide to blow up on me when i’m driving it. I recon this will take me a day to do. 😂
Hi Rob, I have a no crank situation with 14.1 volts on a 6 month old battery. We get the starter to crank the engine by bypassing the starter relay. Lots of clicking down by the injector fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks!
Omg dude. I know I am a quitter because I can't even bring myself to finish this video! I'll die before I do this job. But thank you for making this in-depth video to show us yourself in real time actually using your snap-on screw driver!😂 How much do you make for labor to remove and reinstall this engine? Like no other work included, just removal and reinstallation. $1k?
Seen some people take these out from the top and some from the bottom. Former usually takes a few hours, so I've heard those guys get paid flat rates to make up for the long removal time. The latter, however, will depend upon shop's labor rate. These guys did it in 45 and it usually takes 1-1.5 hours to do, so removal and installation would be several hundred, at least. Where I live, shop labor is usually like $150-$180, so call it three hours and you're probably already in the $500-$600 range... just for removal and reinstallation 😅
@GrandmasterDinnerRoll yeah man these newer cars have lost me. I wanted to be a professional mechanic 20 years ago. I dabbled but got out when I realized how easy it was to lose your money and how hard it is to make HONEST money. Seeing where it has all gone to today, I am genuinely surprised guys still come out of high school and decide this is what they want to do for a living.
Hi Rob, I don't know if you have any experience with this, but I'm on my second 3.6 GM SUV swap. Putting a 2012 GMC Denali 3.6 in a 2012 Traverse LS Plain Jane. The only difference I've found is the Denali has Variable Ratio Steering and the Traverse LS does not. The Denali engine harness has one 2 wire cable going down to the rack steering box. If I run the Denali harness with that one VR steering connector disconnected, will the Traverse ECU throw codes, etc...? The Traverse LS harness has a couple broken connectors from ham fisted mechanics that did the first engine replacement, and the Denali harness is perfect. Also, if I put the variable ratio rack on the Traverse subframe and hooked up the VRS cable, would the Traverse LS ECU recognize it or throw codes, etc...? Thanks! Tomm in Nevada.
Folks don't believe these videos as actual reality because an engine nor it's related hardware/ components never jump into your hands as in supertech's video here. I like these videos and enjoy most of the content but we both know if ya done ten already , yes it's a bit easier knowing all the little bolts locations etc etc. But even with prior knowledge no engine or really any sizeable job goes that smoothly. In a busy shop it's never this sweet. Loosen three bolts ,unplug a connector and the service manager hollars hey Keith I need you to do an Inspection. So after car don't you go back on car and maybe 20mins hey Keith could you fix that flat out back for regular customer? This goes on all day long. Everytime it happens tool might get misplaced, couple pieces of hardware, or where was I? It just makes it pain in ass. Wish things were that nice bro.
Hello everyone. I'm working on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala lt, 3.6 l. I found engine oil in the coolant system. The engine oil system is clean, just engine oil. Any other idea besides the head gasket ?
one of the best vids ive ever seen on YT. no wasted time. clear and concise. Excellent video!!!
Hey I'm not trying to say you don't know this already, but I learned a neat trick years ago when dealing with rusty old bolts, nuts, and screws. If you will tighten it first and then loosen, it breaks the rust free a little better and you can almost always remove the fastener without breaking it. I've worked on countless rusty old CAT generators. All of the hardware on those rusts like a coral reef project. Got tired of breaking half of the bolts and screws on them when disassembling them for remanufacturing. Once I learned that tighten first trick, 99% of my problems went away.
Good to know!
Tech in the north for years, this absolutely works, especially with impact guns. You only need to bump it to tighten, then try loosening. If it starts slowing down when taking it out, run it back in some then back out again. Helps to add penetrating oil before tightening to get some in the threads. Other things to try after are to heat the area if accessible. Heat the bolt if it isn't easy to heat the area, then quench it with water to shock it. Beyond all that, it's probably going to break anyways, so embrace the suck and deal with the broken bolt rather than anything else.
At my shop, I have a saying.. "If it'sgonna break it will. "
I rather it just break and I spend 1 hour figuring a solution then spending 2 hours trying to save it, it breaks anyway, then I still need to spend an hour figuring the solution.
I just picked up an amazing tool called a inductive heater that heats just the nut and they came right off!
This is an awesome tip, I've been doing this for years.
Excellent description, fast and to the point. Didn't hear a word about the dog or what the wife is making for dinner. Thank you! Nice to see a real experienced mechanic here.
Doing my first swap on a gm 3.6L this video is a life saver.
Motorcycle mechanic here. This might help, don't know how well it translates to cars. Whenever I have to do engine removal/water pump work, etc. I snake a hose down the coolant reservoir and connect a vacuum pump. Then undo the top hose on the radiator and repeat. I work my way down like that. It helps a lot. Don't know how feasible it would be on cars, but I hope it helps.
That exhaust bolt removal trick is cool, but it also works if you use an air hammer and you dont have to cut anything!
Yep, I'll go get a $600 air compressor and a $200 air hammer kit, got it😭
Very strait forward and direct video thank you !
wow! Thank you for making this. Now I need to find the install version. I have the engine and transmission out but I did not remove them
That was informing and instructive and you're funny. Thanks Dude
Oh that’s all? 😂😂😂 My biggest problem is going to be the seventeen connectors I forget to reinstall.
I am watching all vids on the traverse... The guy they fired before i was hired told them he could swap it and failed. Now its time to get it done and its all me.. lol
This is awesome bro! Just what I need to go finish this engine swap
Nd so every 45 minutes!! You guys are awesome. Good video
You make this look easy wish i could take my traverse to you. I dont want to get rid of it.
This is the most condensed great info ever! Thanks man. I'm trying to do my wife's acadia with broken timing chain. How much do you charge for motor change? How much is motor where you ? It there any tricks to make them last
Nice video doing one now that helped a lot
My wife loves her 13 Acadia 134k miles not one leak or problem so far the transmission is feeling a little laggy/ hard shifts. I will def be using this video for reference🤣
I have a '09 G8 that I change the oil 2 to 3 times a year just to avoid that. I also have a '10 SRX but that thing I change the oil, but if the timing chains go oh well.
I could watch this all day 😂
The same. I can watch it all day, but not do it.
I did my timing chains with the engine in the car. It’s a pain, but doable
The last sequesnce is inverted. You almost had me there.
Awesome work bro!
That’s good you have your own buisness and it’s working good for you. My experience was definitely not like that.
God damn you make this look easy. I fear I need to do exactly this to make my car not decide to blow up on me when i’m driving it. I recon this will take me a day to do. 😂
Nice! Thank you for sharing.
Great edit.
Hi Rob, I have a no crank situation with 14.1 volts on a 6 month old battery. We get the starter to crank the engine by bypassing the starter relay. Lots of clicking down by the injector fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks!
Omg dude. I know I am a quitter because I can't even bring myself to finish this video! I'll die before I do this job. But thank you for making this in-depth video to show us yourself in real time actually using your snap-on screw driver!😂 How much do you make for labor to remove and reinstall this engine? Like no other work included, just removal and reinstallation. $1k?
Yes, roughly. Depends who it's for
Seen some people take these out from the top and some from the bottom. Former usually takes a few hours, so I've heard those guys get paid flat rates to make up for the long removal time. The latter, however, will depend upon shop's labor rate. These guys did it in 45 and it usually takes 1-1.5 hours to do, so removal and installation would be several hundred, at least. Where I live, shop labor is usually like $150-$180, so call it three hours and you're probably already in the $500-$600 range... just for removal and reinstallation 😅
@GrandmasterDinnerRoll yeah man these newer cars have lost me. I wanted to be a professional mechanic 20 years ago. I dabbled but got out when I realized how easy it was to lose your money and how hard it is to make HONEST money. Seeing where it has all gone to today, I am genuinely surprised guys still come out of high school and decide this is what they want to do for a living.
Hi Rob, I don't know if you have any experience with this, but I'm on my second 3.6 GM SUV swap. Putting a 2012 GMC Denali 3.6 in a 2012 Traverse LS Plain Jane. The only difference I've found is the Denali has Variable Ratio Steering and the Traverse LS does not. The Denali engine harness has one 2 wire cable going down to the rack steering box. If I run the Denali harness with that one VR steering connector disconnected, will the Traverse ECU throw codes, etc...? The Traverse LS harness has a couple broken connectors from ham fisted mechanics that did the first engine replacement, and the Denali harness is perfect. Also, if I put the variable ratio rack on the Traverse subframe and hooked up the VRS cable, would the Traverse LS ECU recognize it or throw codes, etc...? Thanks! Tomm in Nevada.
Dam this guy is good.
What kind of casters did you use for your power train table? I’m due to build one myself too
Oh cool, so like 4 or 5 steps?
Rob the mechanic how do i turn off both traction control lights on my car i have a 2012 dodge charger sxt
You got me at spray your nuts and let them soak
Is this the Night Buddy guy?
Can you pull that engine out through the top?
Folks don't believe these videos as actual reality because an engine nor it's related hardware/ components never jump into your hands as in supertech's video here. I like these videos and enjoy most of the content but we both know if ya done ten already , yes it's a bit easier knowing all the little bolts locations etc etc. But even with prior knowledge no engine or really any sizeable job goes that smoothly. In a busy shop it's never this sweet. Loosen three bolts ,unplug a connector and the service manager hollars hey Keith I need you to do an Inspection. So after car don't you go back on car and maybe 20mins hey Keith could you fix that flat out back for regular customer? This goes on all day long. Everytime it happens tool might get misplaced, couple pieces of hardware, or where was I? It just makes it pain in ass. Wish things were that nice bro.
How much would you charge to install one for me buddy??
Hello everyone.
I'm working on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala lt, 3.6 l.
I found engine oil in the coolant system.
The engine oil system is clean, just engine oil.
Any other idea besides the head gasket ?
Intake manifold
Fantastic.u are so fast
How the hell do you remember how to re-assemble all this back together?
How do you separate the engine and transmission its giving me hell?
I had to unbolt the torque converter and pull it out halfway to make it fit
45mins out 5 hrs back in and a shop charges 16 hours labor to this swap
Man, something tells me , youve done this more then onece ehhh😅
Haha omg the pain looks real 45 min
Impressive
Can you do mine?
45 minutes later!!! What ????? No way you got that out in 45 min.!! Lol
Why not? Once you have a methology... and actually focus on working... it's possible
45 minutes later the engine is out ?
🤔
It's an Acadia Denali
Most techs will be able to remove a GM 3.6 blindfolded. What a disaster of an engine.
If you heat your nuts with a tourch ,they would not bust.. My Tip. I do it all the time.
Looks simple 😂😂😂
I am armed with a cherry picker and a driveway... Not going to happen for me...
It is about to happen for me. I pulled the whole front end off
@Leo-oh1bh I pulled the front end off of mine but winter hit it's at a rest till spring I wish you the best of luck
WTF GM?!?
I hate my 3.6 in my 2016 Colorado. First engine I’ve had that magically eats oil. Every 3000 miles, quart low 😒. Never doing GM again now.
Nope!
URE CUTE
Bullshit! Ain't buying one of them.