No Oil Pressure! It’s back! Chevrolet Silverado 5.3

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  • @lllllRBlllll
    @lllllRBlllll 11 місяців тому +67

    Most people just remove the sensor from the engine but Ray removes the engine from the sensor.

    • @1STSUN5THCHILD
      @1STSUN5THCHILD 8 місяців тому

      Can you explain cause ill gladly do it lol you mean remove the sensor and cover the hole with what

    • @ZLwh1ne
      @ZLwh1ne Місяць тому

      I take the sensor off and clean the filter every oil change. Taking the intake off is not necessary. Removing the plastic on the back of the intake made it am easy 15min job.

    • @danmeyer4367
      @danmeyer4367 Місяць тому

      My 5.3 in an avalanche has two sensors under the intake. Requires the intake to be fully removed. That was a thoughtful engineer!

    • @jasonbaker3194
      @jasonbaker3194 23 дні тому

      😂

    • @GreyGhost-r4z
      @GreyGhost-r4z 17 днів тому

      @@ZLwh1nesupposedly that blocking bracket is there for a front end collision as per a GM mechanic.

  • @lolmarcos9912
    @lolmarcos9912 2 роки тому +19

    I've done this twice on our 2005 Yukon. Used the proper socket, swivel joint, and a long extension. Got it done in about 45 minutes.

    • @20tea
      @20tea 10 місяців тому +1

      Same, but I have a 2 inch body lift and provided more wiggle room. Was a quick yet awkward swap.

    • @0xXAllForNothingXx0
      @0xXAllForNothingXx0 15 днів тому

      Same, it's aggravating but easier than pulling intake.

    • @jeffpickle6660
      @jeffpickle6660 10 днів тому

      I just did it on my 2012 silverado took 45 min at most

  • @evilkidd174
    @evilkidd174 2 роки тому +52

    Did one of these on an 2007 Avalanche. As I am a sadist I didn't remove the intake and parked the vehicle in the sun. I also had my wife beat me with a leather belt while screaming obscenities in Arabic. Good times, good times.

    • @chrismoraca1234
      @chrismoraca1234 6 місяців тому +2

      Sometimes you just gotta Helen Keller your way through it to save time

  • @namvet68
    @namvet68 2 роки тому +166

    Been saying for years that if car designers had to work on their cars &see how much B/S people have to go through for a simple job ,cars would be much easier to work on. Like your videos Ray. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

    • @killer2600
      @killer2600 2 роки тому +20

      We had those cars but people wanted smaller, lighter, nimble, fuel efficient, and eco-friendly cars so what we have now is what we asked for - dare I say, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it"

    • @mykline1
      @mykline1 2 роки тому +10

      I've been saying that since the 60s

    • @randybeard6040
      @randybeard6040 2 роки тому +6

      Amen!!!

    • @davidporter7051
      @davidporter7051 2 роки тому +13

      Are you attempting to be funny? Designers and engineers do not decide how a vehicle is manufactured. It's done by accountants.

    • @paulhoskins7852
      @paulhoskins7852 2 роки тому +4

      The engineers should haver to disassemble and entire vehicle that they've designed, and put it all back together. That would theoretically change everything. I wonder what this cost?

  • @neonsigns6721
    @neonsigns6721 2 роки тому +330

    ray don't let the trolls get you down. we enjoy your videos. 300k of us subscribed to you because we like your content. you don't need to justify yourself to anyone.

    • @ronleachsr
      @ronleachsr 2 роки тому +16

      I agree

    • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
      @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 роки тому +17

      Absolutely agree. If I don't like something I just pass on by. The need to berate people in this day and age baffles me.

    • @Michael-rg7mx
      @Michael-rg7mx 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah! When did you become such a woke pushy? Did someone put estrogen in your coffee? Did your company get bought by Disney? Man up!

    • @MIGBMWLOVER
      @MIGBMWLOVER 2 роки тому

      I agree but sometimes I grinch at the titles of the videos and the methods used like the coolant spills but that just me...

    • @badassbiker1974
      @badassbiker1974 2 роки тому

      Well said!

  • @springsenior2006
    @springsenior2006 2 роки тому +44

    Bro, socket, swivel and 6-12” extension is all it takes. Don’t think I’ve ever seen someone actually pull the intake for the pressure sensor 🤣

    • @rolomaticz5009
      @rolomaticz5009 2 роки тому +2

      I said the same on another 5.3 OPS and I agree with Ray that it wouldn't make a very good video if the camera was blind to the work at hand.

    • @everybodylovesscout
      @everybodylovesscout 2 роки тому +5

      I did it the other day. Lost a bunch of skin off my knuckles but did get it.

    • @xxXWiLdFiReXxx
      @xxXWiLdFiReXxx Рік тому +1

      That's what I did also but it was a royal pain which Ray did say.. also that it wasn't worth that effort. I had issues with the socket fitting but eventually worked.

    • @jactolliver
      @jactolliver 9 місяців тому +5

      😂 He definitely just wanted to overcharge. I never in life. Seen it either. I changed it removing intake.

    • @MickeyWu7r5
      @MickeyWu7r5 9 місяців тому

      Lol?​@@jactolliver

  • @ethnedragon8287
    @ethnedragon8287 2 роки тому +206

    When Ray busts out the brake clean, I feel a sense of calm, knowing that all is good and right in the world for the day.
    😉

    • @andrewszaflarski5379
      @andrewszaflarski5379 2 роки тому +6

      Bringing order to the universe......ahhhh....

    • @ethnedragon8287
      @ethnedragon8287 2 роки тому +4

      @@andrewszaflarski5379 exactly!

    • @wulfsden865
      @wulfsden865 2 роки тому +4

      @@andrewszaflarski5379 One SHINY! at a time!

    • @williambasinger5859
      @williambasinger5859 2 роки тому +2

      Ray uses brake cleaner because the company he works for provides it to the shop for free. There are better less caustic ways to clean

    • @blacksheep25251
      @blacksheep25251 2 роки тому +1

      A person commented about the Brake Cleaner on a different Ray video and Eric O of South Main Auto responded. It was.. like my heart got cleaned up too.

  • @uliseshernandez4940
    @uliseshernandez4940 2 роки тому +58

    Nice. Usually when I had to replace the oil pressure sensor on 07 to 13 I would use the socket, swivel and extension to remove and install the sensor.

    • @773BangLS
      @773BangLS 2 роки тому +12

      When you gotta milk the customer you gotta do what you gotta do

    • @MichaelSmith-dr9sf
      @MichaelSmith-dr9sf 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah, I figured out how to do these without removing intake years ago. Common problem. Also when you remove the sensor, supposed to remove the filter screen under the sensor and clean, replace or discard. I noticed when he finally started engine COLD pressure was way below 40psi. Wonder how low it went after full operating temp ? Video showed up on my feed today cause I just replaced one of these yesterday on a 2011.

    • @vinces8209
      @vinces8209 2 роки тому +2

      @@MichaelSmith-dr9sf yup u got that right, first time I had to do one I looked at it and was like well I'll see if I can manage without taking the other crap off it was managed easily, it's a bit of a pain but not horrid, and getting the screen out was easy with a pic, I could never work for some of these garages/dealerships.

    • @williamabaker12
      @williamabaker12 Рік тому +4

      Yeah, I was surprised to see how much he took apart for this job. I'm just a shade tree mechanic and did the job without removing any of this in less than an hour. This seemed really unnecessary.
      He's a good tech and I've watched him for a while now, but I'd like to hear his reasoning for all the extra. A socket, swivel and a little frustration worked ok for me.

    • @robertsparhawk5721
      @robertsparhawk5721 Рік тому +2

      Pretty sure he removed the intake so he could do a thorough inspection of the wiring harness. The intakes on these are pretty easy to r&r.

  • @chrisbarclay2156
    @chrisbarclay2156 2 роки тому +61

    Your restraint regards not commenting on the condition of the rolling dumpsters you have to work on is admirable. I would not be able to resist.

    • @EricVonHunter
      @EricVonHunter 2 роки тому +11

      But they aren't rolling dumpsters. These are people's vehicles who are paying good money to have one of the best mechanic.and troubleshooters I have ever seen give his best at fixing their vehicle.

    • @Chris-yy7qc
      @Chris-yy7qc 2 роки тому +5

      Look at this thing...

    • @bobmellon
      @bobmellon 2 роки тому +3

      Lol , a. Love this comment because I appreciate his restraint as well, b. You should come to my shop 20 miles outside of Philadelphia, this might be the nicest vehicle I see in two weeks

    • @freak3dot
      @freak3dot 2 роки тому +4

      But, if you do want to hear comments on rolling dumpsters, there is a channel for that. Customer States What. 🤣

    • @joecifelli1253
      @joecifelli1253 2 роки тому +3

      Lol Chris. Ray has us to comment on the rats nests he has to work on. I honestly don't know how people can live like that. Disgusting.

  • @drdebose
    @drdebose 2 роки тому +33

    Ray, this is Chris from NJ, you have NO IDEA how much you LITERALLY JUST made my day !!!, I am inspired by your dedication and attention to detail with everything you do. Thank you very much for the shout out, my girlfriend Aimee and yourself surprised the **** out of me. Don't forget to have YOURSELF an AWESOME day !!!

  • @Tablesaw818
    @Tablesaw818 2 роки тому +26

    In high school auto shop I was taught to check the oil every time I gas up. Still practice this to this day 30 years later.

    • @PizzaDave802
      @PizzaDave802 2 роки тому +5

      Same😁

    • @scott_meyer
      @scott_meyer 2 роки тому +6

      Takes less time to check than it does for the tank to fill.

    • @jayss10
      @jayss10 2 роки тому +2

      DITTO. Learned that growing up on the farm. Not uncommon for a tractor to develop a turbo oil seal leak and start ingesting its own engine oil.

    • @edwardglowacki4495
      @edwardglowacki4495 2 роки тому +5

      That was always standard practice. Put the pump on auto and while it’s filling check your oil . The problem is most folks today don’t know how and probably don’t even know how to change a flat .

    • @randybeard6040
      @randybeard6040 2 роки тому +4

      When I was a boy 50 years ago, all Full Service Gas Stations did this Free of Charge...

  • @TheBucktowncrazy
    @TheBucktowncrazy Місяць тому +1

    I know this video is a few years old.
    But Im sure Im not the only one who feels that they would like to yell a few choice words at the engineer who designed this motor. And who thought that it was a smart idea to make it as hard as possible to change that sensor and the #8 back passenger side spark plug!!!
    Thanks GM and Chevy.

  • @ronporreca9574
    @ronporreca9574 2 роки тому +57

    Ray you do more work in an hour with one hand than I do in a week with two! We need merch with “I love my job so much I do it twice!”

  • @jodywales6760
    @jodywales6760 2 роки тому +1

    Those orange gloves really bring out the color of your eyes and demand respect and authority. You showed that 5.3 who is boss. Great video.

  • @atffan
    @atffan 2 роки тому +7

    Ray - my missus watched this - her only comment was "Oh God, there's two of you!" Great videos man, keep up the good work and ignore the rest.

    • @christopherbrubaker2070
      @christopherbrubaker2070 10 місяців тому

      Hahaha, there’s a lot more than three of us. We are in the millions world wide.

  • @lenoxnbce8072
    @lenoxnbce8072 2 роки тому +27

    Ive done quite a few of these. As Ive become the LS tech at our shop. I normally skip pulling the intake and use a stubby ratchet with an extension to replace these. It can be a bit tricky at times but completly do-able. Ive even checked oil pressure with a manual gauge that way. Keep up the good work tho, and keep sharing the knowledge of this dying trade

    • @night_speed
      @night_speed 2 роки тому +5

      Absolutely. A long pick to remove the connector and a stubby ratchet with a 27mm deep socket. Takes 5 minutes. If that doesn't fix it then you have to replace the o-ring for the oil pickup tube.

    • @edwardalamo2507
      @edwardalamo2507 2 роки тому +1

      Pickup trucks are hard to work on a over hang step ladder is needed

    • @night_speed
      @night_speed 2 роки тому +1

      @@edwardalamo2507 and a big foam pad to lay on

    • @vincentgomez4435
      @vincentgomez4435 Рік тому +1

      @@night_speed you know your shit did both on my z71 o ring went bad at 215k miles

    • @ryancoakley2796
      @ryancoakley2796 Рік тому +1

      @@night_speed or the cam bearings or the oil pump!!!-!!--!typical ls

  • @danielhylton4675
    @danielhylton4675 2 роки тому +5

    It never ceases to amaze me how well you remember where all those wires n stuff go on reinstall......lol

    • @randomschmo5778
      @randomschmo5778 2 роки тому

      ditto...i'd be having nightmares about that stuff. :)

  • @CG63_CarbFree
    @CG63_CarbFree 2 роки тому +14

    I have become hooked. As a woman, getting repairs done on my car is always expensive and we tend to get taken “for a ride” on repairs. Since I have been watching your videos, I understand how repairs can get super expensive but also know that I am more effectively armed to discuss the repairs needed with my repair shop. I also know more about what I think may be the problem now instead of just guessing and forgetting till something rears its expensive monster head. Thank you Ray!

    • @edwardelliott5756
      @edwardelliott5756 Рік тому +1

      Good for you. With knowledge you are armed and your B.S. detector will work much better. By the way many men are also taken for a ride too but embarrassed to admit it.

    • @christopherbrubaker2070
      @christopherbrubaker2070 10 місяців тому +1

      The next step is to do the job yourself. This is not an insult to you. It’s just the next logical step to take. This is what I learned as a teenager, but I had the help of a stepfather mechanic. I was blessed, and I was also eager to save my money to feed, cloth, and support my wife and kids, by the money I saved. We are all capable of being our own mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, painters, repairers. Just sayin. I call those services convenience fees.

  • @philanthroman2276
    @philanthroman2276 2 роки тому +33

    I did one of these on a 2011 6.2 Silverado the hard way. Luckily I'm a pretty small guy and have small hands. I was able to get back there relatively easy but it was still rough. Cool to see something I've done before. Great videos by the way. Have a great day!

    • @atschirner
      @atschirner 2 роки тому +11

      Hey Ray, I'm a 63 year old fat man. I changed my OPS with a top sider creeper and a swivel socket. Thanks for showing me all of the work I avoided. Great videos and keep them coming.

    • @williamwilliams4559
      @williamwilliams4559 2 роки тому +2

      yep it can be done if you have small hands

    • @tomstiel7576
      @tomstiel7576 2 роки тому

      @@williamwilliams4559 what a pain in the ass

    • @beastmode-us6uh
      @beastmode-us6uh 2 роки тому +1

      same in a 07 5.3

    • @mrhzk35404
      @mrhzk35404 2 роки тому +2

      I have big hands and still managed to do it without taking the intake off. As a matter of fact, this is the second vid ray has done on the 5.3 ops. That's how I found him the first time. Ha ha

  • @brendanmulhall9095
    @brendanmulhall9095 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now, and I have to say your commentary matches my inner monologue when I’m cooking. Keep it up!

  • @bearing_aficionado
    @bearing_aficionado 2 роки тому +10

    Oh yeah as Eric O. from SMA says, "oh yeah, CHEVY THUNDER"!

  • @Plexico41522
    @Plexico41522 2 роки тому +1

    Good example of why I don’t like shops I’ve changed these on 3 different trucks and all you need is a swivel and a 12” extension last one i changed i done it in the parts store parking lot, its no harder to get too than the last bolt in the intake, but lets take the whole intake off need a gasket kit, risk breaking all kinds of clips that haven’t been moved in 5+ years and 2+ hours of labor for a 10 min job, he does have the longest sensor socket I’ve ever seen there’s shorter ones out there, that do make it easier and even tho it helps a to have sensor socket a normal deep well will fit.

  • @qdrive978
    @qdrive978 2 роки тому +34

    Been watching you for a while now. I do learn and enjoy all you do. Thank you for being a quality vehicle technician. As you are more than "just a mechanic".

  • @alexbrown1995
    @alexbrown1995 2 роки тому +8

    Ray, it'd take me a week to get that apart, there would be at least 23 parts left over and the engine would never run again. Your mechanic skills are bloody awesome, mate. Love your work, from a chilly Australian

  • @kennethduke6859
    @kennethduke6859 2 роки тому +76

    Ray, you're the best! If gas wasn't so high right now, I'd be bringing my car down to you, just for a oil change, and to say HI!

    • @weldingjunkie
      @weldingjunkie 2 роки тому +3

      All that stuff is in alldata , Mitchell , motor etc if you check those

    • @Supersquishygiblets
      @Supersquishygiblets 2 роки тому +2

      Same, and I live in California

    • @nephicus339
      @nephicus339 2 роки тому +5

      Ray would be my go-to mechanic if it wouldn't take 24 hours just to get to Florida from Ontario, Canada. xD
      Fortunately, my local mechanic is almost Ray level.

    • @denverkenyon3203
      @denverkenyon3203 2 роки тому +1

      @@weldingjunkie you gotta pay for those

    • @MrBlue-ib7oi
      @MrBlue-ib7oi 2 роки тому

      @@weldingjunkie what are you talking about? so he can't bring his car over for an oil change and to say hi?

  • @graveydavey0074
    @graveydavey0074 Рік тому +1

    Replaced one on 04 Tahoe. It was a knuckle buster. Didn't have to move anything. Just forced my hand back there.

  • @up-n-runnin377
    @up-n-runnin377 2 роки тому +19

    If you choose to do this job without removing the intake, a little trick is to unbolt the transmission mount at the back of the transmission and jack up the rear of the transmission. It significantly opens up the area where the oil pressure sender is located.

    • @jtjones4727
      @jtjones4727 2 роки тому +2

      Nice. I will commit that to memory. I see a crapload of Vortec truck motors here in Central 'Bama.

    • @danwaldron2053
      @danwaldron2053 2 роки тому +4

      I change them in 10 mins without pulling anything apart top side creeper looking down on it done 200 of them over the yrs

    • @jormasoderberg2803
      @jormasoderberg2803 Рік тому

      @@danwaldron2053 This right here

  • @sand0077
    @sand0077 2 роки тому +14

    It's amazing how you can churn out these videos day after day, very educational and entertaining at the same time. Thank you Ray and keep them coming!

    • @wayneisbell256
      @wayneisbell256 Рік тому

      It's the little o,ring at the pickup tube.. I know..I know..

  • @derekhobbs1102
    @derekhobbs1102 2 роки тому +38

    I look forward to my daily dose of Rays wisdom.

    • @ithinkdoyou
      @ithinkdoyou 2 роки тому +3

      Ray is my bed time video and sometimes if I'm very lucky my wake up video.

    • @bakedbimmer3019
      @bakedbimmer3019 2 роки тому +1

      Ray is so awesome, the fact he takes the time and explains what's going on and what he is doing makes him better than some car shows out there. 100/10 Ray keep up the great work.

    • @harrywoods1719
      @harrywoods1719 2 роки тому

      @@ithinkdoyou legit same lol

  • @randygonzalez1375
    @randygonzalez1375 Рік тому +1

    I change those all the time without removing the intake, very simple. Extension n your good

  • @ralphie1096
    @ralphie1096 2 роки тому +18

    Great video! Tons of work for one little sensor. If I recall Eric from South Main once changed out this sensor without the full teardown using a mirror and laying on the engine. There were many of his famous "Mother Lovers" said. I would also have to do the teardown with stronger language than "Mother Lover".

    • @williamabaker12
      @williamabaker12 Рік тому +1

      I did the same thing without all the extra teardown. It's a little frustrating but if you're determined and stay at it, it'll come out. Took less than an hour, mostly fiddling with getting the old one unplugged.

  • @GreyGhost-r4z
    @GreyGhost-r4z 17 днів тому +1

    I have a 6.2 Liter GMC Yukon.
    After I replaced the High Pressure Sensing Unit and reset the fault code to tell you the truth I barely ever noticed the oil pressure gauge. Now after the sensor/filter change:
    Cold Engine start: 55psi
    Warm Engine 210° 600 rpm oil pressure is at 22 psi
    When I accelerate from that stopped position the oil pressure will go to 39-ish.
    High Speed cruise on the interstate I’m only seeing 39psi.
    It has 131,000 miles.
    After the sensor failed and I could not reach it to change the sensor I thought I could just possibly change the oil. I added 1 quart of ATF+4 to the engine oil and ran it for 15 minutes then drained the oil and filter.
    Upon starting the high pressure sensor started working again but it was intermittent. The ATF cleared up my engine knocking (tick-tick) but I think I shriveled up the O-ring gasket or got some sludge in the oil pump high pressure relief vale.
    What do you think ? 😬

  • @ddblairco
    @ddblairco 2 роки тому +6

    thank you Ray, those added wires running over engine gave me fits entire video!

  • @spacedinvader
    @spacedinvader 2 роки тому +9

    I just love how you make us listen for things! Open valve, closed valve. Do you even realize how important that is?!? Thanks!! 👍😁

  • @mickjohnstone1724
    @mickjohnstone1724 2 роки тому +22

    Ray, re carbon wrap, you need one of those mission impossible hoists so you can float about the engine bay!!! Great vid as always.

    • @dimmn82
      @dimmn82 2 роки тому

      or a topside creeper

    • @wwjoshdew
      @wwjoshdew 2 роки тому

      so not an engine hoist... but a RAY hoist!!

  • @mikehrdlicka8635
    @mikehrdlicka8635 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 03 silverado 4.8. I use napa 5/30 synthetic oil 1040 filter. When oil change is over due there is a noticeable drop of oil pressure. Especially in winter. Till warmed up. I thought it needed pickup tube oring. At 260k the oil change really helped. I was thinking about going to the longer filter next time.

  • @johnlloyd2390
    @johnlloyd2390 2 роки тому +16

    It never ceases to amaze me now much stuff has to be removed in order to change a simple sensor.

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 2 роки тому +1

      Nothing is surprising with GM trash

    • @johnlloyd2390
      @johnlloyd2390 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheGuruStud
      It's not just GM stuff. Everything is that way, starting with those under-hood trim pieces, then things get worse.

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 2 роки тому

      @@johnlloyd2390 yes, domestic and euro trash. I can tear apart my Nissans with a socket set and basic wrenches. They're easy to work on and parts are cheap. Even the rear cam sensors come off without removing anything (tight fit to be sure due to engine sitting far back for 50/50 weight, but not awful).
      But, I don't need to replace anything except a sensor. Amazing what made in Japan does for reliability.

    • @Puckgrinder85
      @Puckgrinder85 2 роки тому +3

      The intake doesn't need to be removed, its not really all that hard and takes maybe 25 minutes at the most.

    • @christopherbrubaker2070
      @christopherbrubaker2070 10 місяців тому

      It never ceases to amaze me why we need censors to begin with. We really aren’t saving any money at all!! It would be cheaper to rebuild a classic, and install airbags. Lol

  • @rickmacpherson1413
    @rickmacpherson1413 2 роки тому

    Nice to see an old Premier Autoware blue cabinet. Brings back fond memories starting my career as an independent agent in Western Canada some 51 years go!

  • @copsrobertsokl5127
    @copsrobertsokl5127 2 роки тому +6

    Good morning Ray enjoy the videos not for just the knowledge, but also the humor. Take dismornings video when you said HOUSEKEEPING don't know why but it really made me laugh, and I needed that today. 😂😂 In closing I want to remind you to have yourself a great day!!

  • @jamesp805
    @jamesp805 2 роки тому

    Some haters got you all rev'd up. Your shutting them down while you work now. Love it! Get em Ray!

  • @billybobthornton4186
    @billybobthornton4186 2 роки тому +14

    Love your videos ray. I feel a lot better knowing there is at least one mechanic who knows what he is doing and gives his best everytime. I don’t trust mechanics but I’d bring my vehicle to you any time

  • @JeremyDN
    @JeremyDN 2 місяці тому

    I had this issue recently and I changed the sensor and screen, ran fine for about 20 minutes then bled the pressure right back to zero. Let the engine sit for a while, 40 at start up then bleeds right back off. Stays around 25 while driving until I slow down. Figure the lifters are slowly collapsing or oil is leaking through the VLOM seals. Ordered a DOD delete kit so will see how that works out. I’ve never had so many issues with an engine before with oil pressure. It doesn’t knock but the top and ticks a bit once it warms up. Like watching videos like this. Always fun to watch other people work and learn a few things here and there.

  • @GavinKacavenda
    @GavinKacavenda 2 роки тому +20

    Breakfast and Rey fixing something! Perfect 👍🏻

    • @LOT9T
      @LOT9T 2 роки тому

      I agree 💯

    • @weezy2628
      @weezy2628 2 роки тому

      I stg

    • @gregadams558
      @gregadams558 2 роки тому

      I’m going to assume he inquired about an oil change too instead of bitching like some.

    • @frankheintzjr595
      @frankheintzjr595 2 роки тому

      Yes your absolutely right

  • @davidvalleysr.8223
    @davidvalleysr.8223 2 місяці тому

    Hey Ray I’m a long time GM guy and I can tell you that oil sensor behind the intake manifold is a booger, but I change them quite often for other people without removing anything except the fuel rail lines, once those fuel lines are disconnected there is plenty of room to remove and replace the sensor and the harness is also readily accessible and I’m 71 in January with big hands lol.

  • @danschilz3693
    @danschilz3693 Рік тому +4

    Learned a few things...thanks! Couple suggestions. Leave the plate off of the back of the intake and it will open up the sensor view so it's easy to change the sensor without pulling intake next time. May have missed it but you should always re-torque valley pan volts. GM had assembly problems and some bolts were never tightened. Thanks and keep up the great work.

  • @pilgrimj37
    @pilgrimj37 2 роки тому

    This vid came on by Google's algorithm and had nothing to do with what I was doing here, but I ended up watching the whole thing - most enjoyable. Great work, Way to diagnose and then just get-r-done... I hate not being able to work around an entire motor IN PLACE like when I started working on cars in the late seventies... Having to take all that crap off just to pull an oil "switch."

  • @Vinnie-Tee
    @Vinnie-Tee 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! Being a mechanic by trade, my father taught me the other "easier" (use that loosely lol) way im sure has been mentioned somewhere in the comments with swivels and extensions and etc. Good info for those who've never done it tho keep it up!

  • @sirlancelot5497
    @sirlancelot5497 2 роки тому

    Ray shows you the difference between a parts changer and a true mechanic this man is a true and very good mechanic I just wished he lived in Texas cuz I would use this man cuz he seems very honest

  • @billboy7390
    @billboy7390 2 роки тому +4

    I have 2013 Silerato (as Ray would say) and my wife climbed into the engine bay, unplugged the wire (hardest part) used a 3/8 ratchet with a special socket, removed the sensor, and checked/replaced the screen installed a new part, plugged wire back in (the second hardest part). 30 min. job. My wife is not a mechanic in no way, just small slender hands.

  • @donaldt7764
    @donaldt7764 2 роки тому +2

    I wish everyone had the dedication you have working on vehicles.

  • @longjohnson4641
    @longjohnson4641 2 роки тому +7

    I work at a GM dealership in BC Canada & I have had many oil pressure issues on those engines before. A few things to look out for sometimes is the relief valve in the oil pan & we've also had incorrect oil filters installed which cause oil pressure which starts good & drops away. 9 times out of 10 its the sensor. We leave the intake on & make uptime yo!

    • @joefries7046
      @joefries7046 2 роки тому

      hey man i am in bc to, dad just got a 5.3 truck with 180k on it and its givin him a code and low oil pressure. Prob the sensor eh?

    • @longjohnson4641
      @longjohnson4641 2 роки тому

      @@joefries7046 most likely the sensor if its a voltage or reference trouble code. If the oil pressure drops off then it's probably the wrong filter.

    • @williamabaker12
      @williamabaker12 Рік тому

      ​@@joefries7046 if it's the sensor, it generally doesn't register any pressure at all. If it's reading low but registering at all, it's likely something else.

    • @joefries7046
      @joefries7046 Рік тому +2

      @@williamabaker12 Update. Changed the oil and filter and bam back up to half at idle

    • @bw1841
      @bw1841 Рік тому +1

      The k&n oil filter allows good oil pressure

  • @glstewart9469
    @glstewart9469 2 місяці тому

    I’ve gotta do that job. Glad that you took the intake off, gave me a better look and more confidence to do it if I must take the intake off. I’m going to try it first with it on but I’ll probably drop ALL my tools down behind the firewall someplace and have to pull all that stuff off and more just to retrieve em!!!

  • @splob1981
    @splob1981 2 роки тому +16

    one thing ive learned is that some of the late 90s-early 00s chevy LS v8s used in the suburbans and silverados have problems with the o ring on the oil pickup tube shrinking, allowing the pump to suck air instead of oil. pulled the bolts out of one and the pickup tube literally just fell out

  • @jjsifo1
    @jjsifo1 2 роки тому

    Wow, a less than 10 minute job back in the 70's , glad you enjoy it !

  • @rbmooney
    @rbmooney 2 роки тому +10

    Rainman's knowledge of most engines is fantastic. He can take it apart and put it back together without the slightest hesitatiion.

  • @j1m3by
    @j1m3by Рік тому +1

    As a hobbyist, I do jobs like this one but first I look at it for like 15 minutes going "holy crap how will I ever get this back together???" It's great to see an experienced technician just not think twice and dive in knowing all the tricks. Also, you forgot to say that when blowing out the ports, the crap is mostly transferred out of the port and into your eyes... ha ha ha...

  • @paulmessier3371
    @paulmessier3371 2 роки тому +6

    Very good tip always check your work after you do it that tells me that you are a professional mechanic I once had my fuel tank removed by a mechanic and he forgot to put the clamp on the filler hose good thing I smelled fuel I reattach that myself as always thank you Ray are doing such a professional job have a nice day

  • @williamabaker12
    @williamabaker12 Рік тому +1

    Just replaced the OPS on my dad's 2009 Silverado 5.3. The hardest part of the whole job is getting the damn thing unplugged to get it uninstalled. Lol. Once you get past that, the rest is gravy.
    Sidenote: I didn't take off any of the things he did and the total job time was only about 30 mins, mostly trying to get the plug disconnected. Just no room to put the hands.
    Another sidenote further into this video. I'm really surprised he took all that off for that sensor. Seems like a lot of extra work. I'm sure he has his reasoning, just not sure what that is.

  • @seansouth1556
    @seansouth1556 2 роки тому +12

    I’ve done that oil pressure sending unit multiple times I just swap the sensor with the intake on not that fun but usually done in 15 minutes

    • @sfcjones2590
      @sfcjones2590 2 роки тому +6

      Same here

    • @HoLeeFuk317
      @HoLeeFuk317 2 роки тому +1

      It is easier on the older ones, the afm models are more difficult and the screen under the sensor should be removed and inspected too

    • @TheFrenchPug
      @TheFrenchPug 2 роки тому +1

      Same here

    • @worstnightmare9772
      @worstnightmare9772 2 роки тому

      He just wants to cost the old boy more money to take off all the unnecessary gaskets because that's what Chevy says to do because Chevys and never-ending money pit I think he made the wrong call by taking everything off just for some stupid UA-cam video

  • @bigjinx8945
    @bigjinx8945 2 роки тому +1

    Can't be the only one who looks forward to your content on a daily basis, keep up the great work and know you have over 300k of us that love you

  • @lisas292
    @lisas292 2 роки тому +7

    Good morning Ray. I watch your videos everyday. It is fascinating watching you work on cars and even though I don’t do maintenance on my car I have learned a lot. It may sound stupid but I put two wood outdoor chairs together yesterday. I used knowledge from your videos on why it’s important to start all bolts first so things line up and how to tighten bolts. As you can tell I’m a girl and haven’t done a lot of maintenance work.
    Thank you and have a great day!

  • @dougholt2157
    @dougholt2157 Рік тому

    This mechanic has a great attitude and a good sense of humor and makes the job seem easy I wish I had a mechanic like this great videos👍

  • @kellyleathers8806
    @kellyleathers8806 2 роки тому +55

    Hey ray is it possible at the end of your videos you can tell us what the book hours are ….not necessarily what the job costs but what the book says how many hours it should take to complete the repair … i know there’s a difference between how fast some mechanics work but i thought it would be a good close to your videos to say in the end …( AND THE BOOK HOURS ARE) example 3.5 hours to complete that repair folks according to the book…thanks ray i do enjoy your videos …Kelly from Chicago..

    • @CreatureOTNight
      @CreatureOTNight 2 роки тому +11

      The Wizzard behind the curtain doesnt want mear mortals knowing the book time as thats what makes the shop money.

    • @bbustin1747
      @bbustin1747 2 роки тому +5

      it may say 3.5 book. But I’m confident he doesn’t need 3.5. That’s how mechanics make money. Efficiency and experience.

    • @TheFrenchPug
      @TheFrenchPug 2 роки тому +3

      He typically ignores these type of questions. So just heads up.

    • @weldingjunkie
      @weldingjunkie 2 роки тому +4

      All that stuff is in alldata , Mitchell , motor etc if you check those

    • @DeloreanGuy2
      @DeloreanGuy2 2 роки тому

      @@bbustin1747 if the job takes you an hour, charge an hour. enough of the b.s of charging what a book says for hours

  • @richerwin6397
    @richerwin6397 Рік тому

    So,... I don't know how I came upon your video but I watched the whole thing from start to finish. I'm 61 yrs old and haven't done any mechanical work besides my own oil and filter changes, in about 40 years. That was beautiful to watch. There was really no second guessing yourself or "what the heck?" moments like I would have had. I don't know how you remember what you had disconnected to remove that intake assembly. I will say this: when you reconnected the brake vacuum booster I wanted to reach into my screen and slide that retaining clip up where it belonged. I'm glad you went back for it. As a mechanical idiot; if that were my car and I got it back all fixed and if I spotted the dislocated clip, I may wonder what else may have been overlooked. I say that only because since I know nothing, it's easier to see things "out of place" easier than I can see things that are missing. Nice Job!

  • @jesseb3307
    @jesseb3307 2 роки тому +5

    As an enthusiast my self, I love your content! You would be my main Mech! It sounds like the shop loves you. Keep smashing out the awesome content that you do.

  • @exil3dlivecom
    @exil3dlivecom 2 роки тому +1

    I've replaced one of those sending units on my dad's car. Didn't have to remove the intake like you did. Was a bit of a struggle but worth it!

  • @jimmousseau2765
    @jimmousseau2765 2 роки тому +3

    Another great video Ray. I worked in a garage way back and the mechanics used to use kitchen sponges to stuff into the intake ports after taking the intake plenums off. Worked great. They lasted about a year before needing replacement. Saved lots of time.

  • @barrylowery3097
    @barrylowery3097 2 роки тому +1

    With your mechanical knowledge and proper tools you make everything look so easy.

  • @InCountry6970
    @InCountry6970 2 роки тому +11

    Nice video, as always. I especially liked how the Snapon scan tool could test the gauges, real cool
    Oh Yeah, your "House Keeping" line was perfect !!!

  • @jqvist529
    @jqvist529 Рік тому

    greatest youtube contributor ever! I get the Rainman designation after only one video HAHAHAHA!
    You is my people! Plus I have 5.3 Silverado with a failed solenoid in oil pump (what???? shocking) so good intel in case my pressure sensor goes dead top side next... Thanks GM

  • @markblundell9461
    @markblundell9461 2 роки тому +4

    I like the way you are having to explain your actions, so the numpties are less inclined to winge about incorrect procedure.
    I’m sure it still won’t stop all of them, though. Wrench on Ray!

  • @stephenrogers4537
    @stephenrogers4537 2 роки тому +2

    Good afternoon Raymond👋 and family👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from Chicago🌬🌞 hope you are having a great day 🤗BROTHER! 👍

  • @markraday8071
    @markraday8071 2 роки тому +14

    Good morning Ray, thanks for showing how things are properly done 👍. Sometimes it's best to remove parts to get a clear view of the repair that way I'm sure there's not a problem with wiring or something else. I'm old school and Chevy has been putting that oil pressure sensor on the rear of the engine for years.
    Any armchair mechanic that puts in their two cents in can just make themselves feel better. You do excellent work thank you for sharing your knowledge 💯👍✌️🇺🇸

  • @TalonCarver
    @TalonCarver 2 роки тому

    I don't know how you do it man. I used brake cleaner and instantly got light headed and sickly feeling. Love the vids man!

  • @ChrisStephensiom
    @ChrisStephensiom 2 роки тому +5

    I've recently started watching your videos while I work with headphones and the dramatic hits give my heart a little skip.
    Keep up the great work

  • @andyjennings2061
    @andyjennings2061 2 роки тому

    I was shouting at the screen, CLIP ON THE SERVO RAY!!!! and then you spotted it 🤣👊

  • @robertboyd1513
    @robertboyd1513 2 роки тому +5

    I am always amazed you can remember where and what is plugged back into its correct location. There is no way I could do that. Great job Ray!

    • @blahorgaslisk7763
      @blahorgaslisk7763 2 роки тому

      When you work with something like this you develop different tactics to help remember things like that. Or you just have very good memory...
      But really most have a method they follow to make sure they don't forget to put anything back where it belongs. A simple thing is making sure every bolt, screw, nut or fastener of any kind is kept in one place. If there's anything left after assembly something's off. You can refine this but the important thing is if it came off it either is replaced or goes back in. That leaves connectors, tubing and clamps. Those you need to learn to handle in some way. It's not necessarily a question of fantastic memory. Having a good working strategy and keeping to it until it's habitual goes a long way. And again, having screws left over once you are done is usually not a good thing.

  • @buffalomerkis7603
    @buffalomerkis7603 2 роки тому

    Let’s get ray up to 500k subs by the end of summer. Tell your friends, family and total strangers to tune in.

  • @daverson1508
    @daverson1508 2 роки тому +7

    I did my oil sensor with the intake on. Never again after watching Ray removing the intake. Made it look easy. Thanks for the great video! PS: I let the air out of the tires in the front for a better reach.

  • @darrenvail8726
    @darrenvail8726 2 роки тому

    You give great days to so many people. You have the greatest day!

  • @alanaho4915
    @alanaho4915 2 роки тому +7

    How do remember where everything goes back together?!? You do awesome videos!

    • @edwardalamo2507
      @edwardalamo2507 2 роки тому +3

      Its all repetition memory, one time jobs are difficult

  • @eddiestanley135
    @eddiestanley135 2 роки тому

    Unbelievably brilliant engineering. Having to remove the intake to change an oil sending unit which are known to fail/leak. Remember the "good old days" when these were a five- ten minute job to replace?

  • @drfernandogarcia7988
    @drfernandogarcia7988 2 роки тому +10

    Love your videos they're always detailed showing every step from teardown to instalment. Hope there is many more to come.

  • @t1259sw
    @t1259sw 2 роки тому +1

    Rainman Ray I did mine the hard way, I did it without pulling the intake. Great job.

  • @marcshaner3658
    @marcshaner3658 2 роки тому +5

    December of 2017 I did this same job on my 2010 Silverado. At the time I was too intimidated to remove the intake so I did it the most difficult way. All ended well but I sure wish I had seen this video prior, I would have removed the intake without any fear. Great video, as always.

    • @PJBonoVox
      @PJBonoVox 2 роки тому +3

      What's the deal with the stupid rounded edges on that fastener? I can't fathom a reason.

    • @marcshaner3658
      @marcshaner3658 2 роки тому

      @@PJBonoVox Is there really any reasonable explanation for the crazy things car manufacturers do to make repairs more difficult?

    • @notsure1872
      @notsure1872 2 роки тому +3

      No need to remove the intake.

    • @thewausaudude
      @thewausaudude 2 роки тому +2

      I’ve been scared off removing the intake from a 2003 ford modular 4.6 to fix a slow coolant leak. Seeing this has me thinking it shouldn’t be that bad to tackle. Would be a nice touch if I can stop a leak that’s caused misfires by filling a spark plug tube and caused the exhaust to gurgle after idling in the winter (seriously the damn thing sounded like a washing machine drain hose lol)

    • @marcshaner3658
      @marcshaner3658 2 роки тому +2

      @@thewausaudude After viewing this video I honestly wouldn’t hesitate to pull my intake now. Just make sure you have all parts before starting (i.e. gaskets). I say, go for it, you’ve got this.

  • @t.d.mich.7064
    @t.d.mich.7064 2 роки тому +1

    I was saying, " Ray! Don't close the hood with the brake vacuum assist hose unclamped". And then you caught it right at the end. Good catch!

  • @Losi5t20
    @Losi5t20 2 роки тому +6

    Always ,great videos and the way you go above and beyond for repairs.
    Yes I replaced that some senor, without removing the intake, as a home DIY. It took me hours of laying across the motor, and 2 sensors, since I drop one because I could not see SH%T truly pain the in Ass.
    Keep up the great work. Everyday morning it's my routine coffee , smoke and you out on my deck or man office, lol . Later have a good one

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 2 роки тому +1

      Intake comes right off, though. Why do ppl not remove easy intakes? It's baffling.

    • @stevewhiting556
      @stevewhiting556 2 роки тому

      I did an EGR valve on an older ford 5.0 explorer. I’d have saved a lot of time if I’d just removed the intake. I almost got to the point where I was going to, but I found some curvy wrenches.

    • @pauldigiorgio6373
      @pauldigiorgio6373 2 роки тому

      These videos are always great and you can get a good laugh at the description of what's going on I really like the vids with the silverados as I have 1 with the 5.3l I do a lot of my own work and if I hit a snag there is always a utube video but rays are the best thank you and have a great day

  • @SunofYork
    @SunofYork Рік тому

    Ray isn't a mechanic....he is a DETECTIVE ! A very successfully one at that... Taking an educated guess and winning is detective stuff ! oh and add SURGEON with his intake swabs !

  • @krystalmothlover
    @krystalmothlover 2 роки тому +6

    Bro, I was thinking the exact same thing. Boy how I appreciate these dangly wires draped everywhere. 🤣🤣🤣.

  • @ralphbaker3459
    @ralphbaker3459 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @kevinwilliams4899
    @kevinwilliams4899 2 роки тому +11

    OK Ray having waited a few days and seen the trolls. All I can say is keep on doing what you're doing. As someone who is from the UK in my early 60s. When I wanted a twin choke Weber (barrel across the pond) for my RWD Ford Escort when I was 22, you went to a breakers and found the requisite size and also liberated a few operating linkages at the same time to modify and make fit as required, so you were only doing what was required to keep an older vehicle on the road. At the moment I have Four bikes one from 1957 two from 1959 and one from 1970 to keep them on the road requires a certain amount of sympathetic bodging. As they say Mis Illegitimi Non Carborundum! Dont Let the Bas**rds Grind you Down.

    • @RainmanRaysRepairs
      @RainmanRaysRepairs  2 роки тому +5

      👍👍

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 2 роки тому +5

      Kevin, I had to modify a Cortina carb to fit my 1961 Peugeot 403, coz the Solex was completely knackered. Ran like a dream after that.....

  • @Bertg1982
    @Bertg1982 Місяць тому

    Man that sensor is a pain in the butt to change with the manifold on but I was able to get it done I’m sure I saved a few hundred bucks doing it myself. Thanks for the pointers.

  • @82_KID
    @82_KID 2 роки тому +4

    "Guess who's back.. Back again" lol Good morning to you Rainman lol

  • @sir_frag1868
    @sir_frag1868 2 роки тому

    Love the commentary. Screw peoples bad thoughts. I've been a mechanic for 31 years now. Everyone has there own way of doing the job. Does it make my way the only right way?? Noooooo, absolutely not. End result is no parts cannon shots and you always get it done. Usually under book. That's how shops make their money and pay their mechanics. Keep up the great work. If you sucked you would have a job. Simple. Back off arm chair mechanic guy internet people.

  • @MuscleCarMafia1981
    @MuscleCarMafia1981 2 роки тому +3

    I guess that would be a easier way. I’ve replaced a lot of those sensors and screens without removing the intake manifold

  • @stevenstanselljr7115
    @stevenstanselljr7115 2 роки тому

    You just got one more subscriber because your a honest mechanic and the UA-cam engineers came to your channel first probably to learn how to fix something and they probably failed.....so they blame you

  • @kevinbedard27
    @kevinbedard27 2 роки тому +4

    I recently did this same job - replace oil pressure switch - on my 2011 RAM 5.7L Hemi. Took me about 5 minutes. It's easily accessible from below, right next to the oil filter. I'm sure you're thanking GM right about now for burying this thing such that you need to remove the top half of the engine to get to it.

  • @dromendoza
    @dromendoza 2 роки тому +1

    been in the automotive repair field as an advisor, a tech, and a manager. The way you take things apart and put them together is very precise, quick, and logically makes lots of sense. i like how you unplugged and the end of the hoses and not at the manifold. Just got a new subscriber.

  • @herbiehusker1889
    @herbiehusker1889 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, sounds like the owner of his truck actually cares about his vehicle. Most people just drive it if it doesn't have oil pressure, the check engine light is on or if it is smoking like crazy.

    • @ferrumignis
      @ferrumignis 2 роки тому +2

      Better than most for sure.

    • @HoLeeFuk317
      @HoLeeFuk317 2 роки тому

      Ray said he was 2000 miles over his oil change though

    • @chrisburch3808
      @chrisburch3808 2 роки тому

      2000 miles over on the oil change and had to have AAA come out and put oil in lol

  • @simplman3288
    @simplman3288 2 роки тому

    the 2011 silverado, keep an eye on your oil, if the pcv valve is bad it will use oil, you have to change the valve cover because it built in. and I got a plug in box to disable the fuel management, I have 8 cylinders and they all should be working all the time in my opinion. i like your videos, a lot of useful info, thank you