Duramax Diesel Variable Turbo Intermittent Issues | P0046, P2563

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  • This 2005 Silverado 2500 HD with a LLY Duramax diesel has been throwing codes for the turbocharger. It's very intermittent. I suspect it's a mechanical problem with the turbo itself.
    Check out Area Diesel Service here: areadieselservice.com
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  • @BigBoxDodge2020
    @BigBoxDodge2020 16 днів тому +324

    I've done a lot of mechanical work in my life. I'm 64 years old now. And I couldn't imagine doing a job you just did. It would have probably take me a week, if I could do it, and then I would be in pain for a month. Bravo young man!!! Cheers to WWW!

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 16 днів тому +40

      Im 61 just changed the oil cooler lines on my gmc 5.3 liter. On my back, with the motor mounts in. My lord, it took a week for the cuts on my arms and body pain to heal. Its not like when we were 17 and could swap a mustang engine and tranny out in only one day out in the street😊

    • @davidcraven277
      @davidcraven277 15 днів тому +7

      You should try changing a turbo on a 6.0 power stroke in a Econoline van hint it comes out the back

    • @MaxNafeHorsemanship
      @MaxNafeHorsemanship 15 днів тому +5

      I'm 64 and still pull wrench for a living. I also refuse to work on anything that new. There is quite a demand for someone to work on things with no computers...and a little more access. Nothing is ever easy and I still curse the engineers from 50 years ago.

    • @jinnygaatjenietaan306
      @jinnygaatjenietaan306 15 днів тому +2

      I'm 59, and more than happy I do that kind of work anymore...

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 15 днів тому +4

      I am sore just watching

  • @_BAD_MERC_
    @_BAD_MERC_ 16 днів тому +303

    What is not to love about Wes??
    The engineers drawings and explanations, calm and cool demeanor, addictive personality and never a bad thing to say.
    If Wes is having a bad day - you'll never know it. Shocking there's not a million subs already!
    Much love and respect from Lee County Florida!

    • @Start_TheArt
      @Start_TheArt 16 днів тому +6

      I just commented a similar thing. I’m in Florida, I wish he was in St. Augustine

    • @charlierumsfeld6626
      @charlierumsfeld6626 16 днів тому +7

      I love the drawings. Very well done

    • @bluegrallis
      @bluegrallis 16 днів тому +6

      I can pretty much guarantee, with his calm demeanor, there isn't the amount of editing done as say, Kurtis, from Cutting Edge Engineering!

    • @samholdsworth420
      @samholdsworth420 16 днів тому +9

      I wasn't expecting to learn how a variable geometry turbo works

    • @jamesdearman814
      @jamesdearman814 16 днів тому +2

      @@bluegrallis love me some Homeless.

  • @AreaDieselService
    @AreaDieselService 13 днів тому +38

    Safe to say rebuilding that turbo is much more pleasant than installing it! Thanks for the shoutout!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  13 днів тому +8

      Any time!

    • @silentepsilon888
      @silentepsilon888 5 днів тому +2

      now I am curious, is the turbo Wes removed going to you guys at Area Diesel Service to be rebuilt and live on in another vehicle or is it scrap?

  • @user-yt2nj8kc7q
    @user-yt2nj8kc7q 16 днів тому +123

    Is Wes a mechanic?engineer?fabricator?farmer?machinist?youtuber?or all of the above?? Impressive

    • @mdariff839
      @mdariff839 15 днів тому

      He is a F**k*ng Wizard!😂

    • @thomasbrown9402
      @thomasbrown9402 15 днів тому +8

      yeah, "Farmer" pretty much covers all of those other terms

    • @gbentley8176
      @gbentley8176 15 днів тому +2

      Maybe but being a family man tops all.

    • @bags4
      @bags4 14 днів тому

      Yes.

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer 14 днів тому

      According to his video he is a mechanical engineer specializing in automation and controls. (100K Subscribers Q&A Video) at 19 min 40 sec mark.

  • @stevebalser4649
    @stevebalser4649 16 днів тому +52

    Kudos to Wes and ADS for rescuing another old diesel.

  • @nbrowser
    @nbrowser 16 днів тому +24

    You know when Wes pushes a company such as Area Diesel...he means it. Quality recommendation right there.

  • @0xDEAFF00D
    @0xDEAFF00D 16 днів тому +46

    Of all the places you've been to, Area Diesel Service is where I'd like to have a school trip.

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 16 днів тому +5

      Great idea. I couldn't do what they do but it is real interesting see how things come apart and go back together again. That would have been a fantastic school trip too. 👍👍

    • @12345NoNamesLeft
      @12345NoNamesLeft 15 днів тому +3

      They have a youtube channel.

    • @AreaDieselService
      @AreaDieselService 13 днів тому +3

      Stop by anytime!

  • @laxplayer99
    @laxplayer99 16 днів тому +203

    member the good ol' days when trucks had 8' beds and only 2 doors and shitloads of room under the hood.

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 16 днів тому +28

      When you could stand *inside* the engine bay when you were fixing it. 😁

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 16 днів тому +6

      Yep..diesel engines that could withstand an EMF Pulse too!

    • @mikemorton6219
      @mikemorton6219 16 днів тому +5

      You could empty a 5 gallon bucket into glove compartment of a 1972 Chevy truck.😂

    • @bill3641
      @bill3641 16 днів тому +12

      About 8 wires in the engine bay loom...........

    • @DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC
      @DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 16 днів тому +11

      And the inner fenders were tough enough so you could sit on them while pulling the intake and heads?

  • @noahbluesky4275
    @noahbluesky4275 17 днів тому +100

    Wes, I will never get tired of watching you work! I feel your pain on this stuff, fellow MN wrencher here (just on my own machines). Thank you for your continued posts. I know it's a lot of work, but it doesn't go unnoticed!

  • @FarmerDrew
    @FarmerDrew 16 днів тому +57

    "It's pretty amazing that it actually works" yeah the VGT systems have always amazed me too

  • @montestu5502
    @montestu5502 16 днів тому +16

    Thanks for opening up the old turbo so we could see how it is supposed to work!

    • @AndrewMoizer
      @AndrewMoizer 13 днів тому +2

      Yes, I really appreciated that. The diagram was awesome to start with and the direct ‘show and tell’ was icing on the cake. Thanks big time.

  • @ScottHammet
    @ScottHammet 16 днів тому +49

    Quite a few now of my favorite channels have run into a tight spot and Area Diesel Service has been the answer (more than once for you on this channel, I think, Wes). While I really enjoy the collaborations, I enjoy more seeing so many good examples of those who still care about doing a job well, and at a fair price. When I worked in the restaurant business back in college, I recall a stat that, on average, people who have a bad experience with a business will tell 10 people, but if they have a good experience, they'll only tell 1. The lesson...it takes 10 times the work for a business to build a good reputation as it does to ruin one. And boy oh boy do you and ADS put in the work. Thanks, Wes.

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 16 днів тому +3

      ADS looks like a great outfit..i saw a tour of their shop courtesy of one of youtubers..coulda been wes, i forget

    • @alphadog6970
      @alphadog6970 15 днів тому +2

      Finding good service it's like finding a treasure and you want to keep it for yourself 😅

    • @AreaDieselService
      @AreaDieselService 13 днів тому +2

      Appreciate the kind words. It really is part of our culture here. We do the best we can do in whatever we're doing, we're honest, and we try to take good care of people. It's hard to compete with all of today's ecommerce and import stuff, but it's reassuring that we are fighting the good fight when we read comments like this.

  • @Start_TheArt
    @Start_TheArt 16 днів тому +22

    This guy fixes cars, films it, draws diagrams and edits it. Amazing. I wish you were in florida

    • @briancooke3673
      @briancooke3673 15 днів тому

      Yes ! Let us know if you ever move to Florida. With your reputation and word of mouth, you would do quite well here .

    • @vitesseguy
      @vitesseguy 13 днів тому

      And our cars aren't rusty!

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 16 днів тому +12

    That VG Turbo sketch reminds me of the drawings some of us did as kids to magically explain our invented gizmos.
    Except in this case, you were explaining an actual engineered gizmo.

  • @brandon2076
    @brandon2076 16 днів тому +23

    The peeps at Area Diesel Service are the bees knees, always pleasant to deal with and super helpful!

    • @AreaDieselService
      @AreaDieselService 13 днів тому

      Appreciate the kind words. It really is part of our culture here. We do the best we can do in whatever we're doing, we're honest, and we try to take good care of people. It's hard to compete with all of today's ecommerce and import stuff, but it's reassuring that we are fighting the good fight when we read comments like this.

  • @CAPNMAC82
    @CAPNMAC82 16 днів тому +68

    Made something extremely difficult seem easy--and that's just the video recording. The mechanic work is its own hurdle.
    Good job by Mrs Wes.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  16 днів тому +47

      This is the worst one I have done. The 6.4 is harder (cab has to be raised), but I refuse to work on those.

    • @tdotw77
      @tdotw77 15 днів тому +3

      Idk, it might have been just as easy\hard to pull a few bolts, a couple connections and just lift cab. So much easier to do anything on these diesel engine trucks. The battle would be the cab-to-frame bolts though, especially a 20 yr\old rusty one. 6 of one, half doxer of the other! 🤷🏻‍♂️ Tough call either way! 🤔👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩🗜️🚜🏗️🛢️👨🏻‍🏭😄

  • @billtodd6509
    @billtodd6509 16 днів тому +35

    Those folks at Area have got to be the best people to deal with on injection, turbo, and diesel fuel pump service going. I remember when you went there and did a video. I was at a big farm equipment auction yesterday up in New York State and saw three of their ball caps on three different families that told me they had their work done there. Bill

  • @mikec6831
    @mikec6831 16 днів тому +17

    Your videos are simply the best. No matter if you’re squirrel hunting, making a knife, remodeling or working on a vehicle, they are enjoyable and informative. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @EddyLancerHands
    @EddyLancerHands 17 днів тому +51

    The variable geometry turbos in 6.7 Cummins have similar problems. They can use the vane function as an exhaust brake, but the turbo can get stuck in the full brake position and the truck never makes any power. Luckily, it's a fully electronic actuator that you can remove to manually actuate the mechanism to try and free it up, they even have a port to add cleaner as a service procedure. Unluckily, the actuator is attached with 5mm allen screws, and is conveniently exposed to the elements through the passenger wheel well. Fun times!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  16 днів тому +27

      At least the Cummins is possible for a normal person to remove, though it's heavy and awkward.

    • @dangerrangerlstc
      @dangerrangerlstc 16 днів тому +7

      The 15L had a problem for a while where at shut down, the turbo would go to full closed. Engine would cool and turbo would seize closed. Engine wouldn't even start. Had to loosen the turbo to manifold hardware to give some place for the exhaust to go. Engine could then start and run to at least get it in the shop.

    • @allenwilliams6882
      @allenwilliams6882 16 днів тому +5

      International DT466E same problem. The ring that the variable vanes run in gets carbon and rust buildup killing the power. Variable vane technology is one of the worst things to put on an engine.

    • @hopingforthebest1.9
      @hopingforthebest1.9 15 днів тому +2

      ​@@dangerrangerlstcBeen there before, I've also seen DPFs completely face plugged because of a sticking turbo

    • @oldcynic6964
      @oldcynic6964 15 днів тому +2

      Does anyone know what real-world benefit is delivered by these variable-vane turbos? A fraction of a dollar less in fuel used (when the turbo is new and working properly)? A few polar bears saved ? Except when the turbos don't work properly the fuel consumption probably increases and the the cost to the owners to fix the issue greatly exceeds anything they may have saved from reduced fuel consumption over the life of the truck.

  • @smitty9733
    @smitty9733 15 днів тому +3

    One video when you pointed the camera at a sad Max on a windy day and said " there's Max doing his best audition for an ASPCA commercial " I immediately burst out laughing and subscribed - you deal with adversity with humor - a very rare commodity -- thanks Wes

  • @InLineDiesel6
    @InLineDiesel6 16 днів тому +55

    I have a new sense of appreciation for the amount of under-hood room in my RAM 3500 I-6 Cummins.

    • @guymann4016
      @guymann4016 15 днів тому +7

      Agreed. Frees up a lot of time for working on the rest of the truck.

    • @tylermacconnell217
      @tylermacconnell217 15 днів тому +1

      Agreed, except the engine mounted oil and fuel filters are far more of a pain to get to then say a modern 6.7L Ford.

    • @fbm314
      @fbm314 15 днів тому +1

      Wait until the turbo actuator goes bad on that truck... Pain in the ass to change.

  • @littlejason99
    @littlejason99 16 днів тому +15

    Man, Area Diesel has really bailed a lot of people out of tough situations! If only all companies had their level of customer service and knowledge! Thanks Wes for compacting down a 12+ hour job to less than 30 minutes, we really enjoy the highlights! 🤣 This job "looked" easier than the fuel injector fiasco from a while back, which do you think was more of a PITA???

  • @BHDEric
    @BHDEric 16 днів тому +18

    My dad totaled my 05 LLY at 259k about two months ago. It warms my heart to watch your struggle on these from the comfort of my computer while I'm stationed over in Korea. I know it's gonna be a pain when I go to transplant the drivetrain into a new unwrecked body. At least mine spent its life in NC before I brought it to Ohio. Thanks Wes!

  • @dirtydeedsvienna
    @dirtydeedsvienna 17 днів тому +24

    A classic Wes. Thanks for taking us along on the struggle.

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 16 днів тому +8

    Wes thank you for taking the time to explain those who have no knowledge of how a VGT works. The design was excellent Wes Class.

  • @rustyshackleford0710
    @rustyshackleford0710 12 днів тому +2

    I enjoy watching you work on these old clapped out diesels!

  • @ronicard
    @ronicard 14 днів тому +1

    Wes, I've always appreciated how you try to put yourself in the shoes of your customer and come up with a fix that not only works but isn't just firing the parts cannon at something. You try to find aftermarket or used alternatives for parts, when applicable. That's a rare trait these days. Your area of Illinois is lucky to have someone like you around.

  • @jeffmiller6100
    @jeffmiller6100 16 днів тому +6

    Wes you are the person that recommended Area Diesel on a video long ago that I watched.
    I am also a happy customer of them
    Purchased a reman pump for my 24 valve cummins.
    Thanks ! And another great video !

  • @willgallatin2802
    @willgallatin2802 15 днів тому +3

    Wes, I'm glad someone will fix a dirtymax. I much prefer an older mechanical cumming in my pickup. Far fewer things to cause issues while driving.

  • @josephking6515
    @josephking6515 16 днів тому +9

    It's really good when you can find a business that actually delivers on what they promise. I've watched some of their video and they come across as good guys and extremely competent professionals, just like you Wes. 👍
    Thank you for the video. ❤❤

  • @keitho77
    @keitho77 15 днів тому +3

    One of those jobs that makes you question why you ever became a mechanic in the first place.
    Nice work Wes!

  • @Shagnasty
    @Shagnasty 16 днів тому +7

    Hi Wes, everytime I watch you fix any vehicle. You make me glad I retired. I had my share of things. Keep having a hard times. Thank you for sharing. Always look forward to your next video.

  • @chrisj2848
    @chrisj2848 17 днів тому +31

    Oh man Wes, this video gave me psychosomatic back pain! What a job👍

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  16 днів тому +18

      It's also rough on the forearms and quads.

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 16 днів тому +2

      @@WatchWesWork Please watch out for your back Wes. I winced when you lifted the turbo in over the engine. Ask me why I winced (and I wasn't a grease monkey).

    • @frank-t6857
      @frank-t6857 16 днів тому +1

      ​@@WatchWesWorkI really wonder where you get your muscle strain fixed. It is impossible to do this work without getting sore and physically hurt.

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 16 днів тому +1

      My knuckles started bleeding watching this..whats that called?? Oh yea..stigmata😊

  • @gregggeissler7441
    @gregggeissler7441 12 днів тому

    Make sure to send that customer a Thank You card when your son graduates college. Nice video.

  • @clintsmith559
    @clintsmith559 15 днів тому +1

    I’ve worked on the Duramax and Powerstrokes many times. I can feel your pain. I quit the mechanic gig five years ago at the age of 62.

  • @jerryashlock5519
    @jerryashlock5519 16 днів тому +10

    I freaked at first - thought wes was going to source the turbo from “Jimbo’s “ - East St Louis IL … 😂

    • @Me-zo8yc
      @Me-zo8yc 16 днів тому +3

      😂 Jimbo needs to make a reappearance

  • @thomas316
    @thomas316 16 днів тому +8

    Right call on the turbo, good result for the client.

  • @willb3018
    @willb3018 15 днів тому +2

    I don't own a diesel and never have. But I know Area Deisel Service because every UA-cam channel that I watch that has a diesel sooner or later ends up using them for something. Almost makes me want to buy one knowing they are there.

  • @martyscncgarage5275
    @martyscncgarage5275 16 днів тому +6

    Man, the things you go through to bring us these videos....I KNOW trying to work and video adds a tremendous amount of time to the project. Thanks Wes.

  • @gregquante8864
    @gregquante8864 16 днів тому +3

    Wes is the man. Love his explanations of what’s happening and especially the drawings. We appreciate your work in filming and sharing!!!

  • @martind701
    @martind701 16 днів тому +6

    Not many people I've run across have the perseverance to do a job correctly as you do Wes. Good job.

  • @stickit2theman1
    @stickit2theman1 15 днів тому +2

    If I wasn't already motivated to avoid diesel trucks like the plague, this video did it for me
    Thanks Wes!

  • @thethomasj1795
    @thethomasj1795 15 днів тому +5

    Those motors weren't designed for pickup trucks. They were designed for cabover box trucks. Easy access to everything. Great job getting it running the way it should!

    • @lolatmyage
      @lolatmyage 15 днів тому +1

      Yeah tip the cab forward and go nuts, every nut and bolt is right there, insane to put it in a normal truck just like that

    • @thethomasj1795
      @thethomasj1795 15 днів тому

      @lolatmyage even if it was in a Freightliner or Kenworth etc. It would be easier to work on.

  • @thomasechols8834
    @thomasechols8834 15 днів тому +3

    between You and Diesel Creek, Area Diesel Service may soon expand nation wide.

  • @bradkahler
    @bradkahler 16 днів тому +7

    Wes, your troubleshooting skills are as good as I've ever seen. I enjoy your videos tremendously.

  • @gutsngorrrr
    @gutsngorrrr 16 днів тому +4

    I would not want to do that job, what an absolute nightmare. Great repair, as ever. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @VorlonFrog
    @VorlonFrog 15 днів тому +1

    Wes is truly an American treasure. Seriously, the guy can diagnose, figure it out, fix it, and explain what he's doing, too. That's gotta piss off some manufacturer engineers greatly. And that's okay with me.

  • @GreyRockOne
    @GreyRockOne 10 днів тому

    Wow, nice work Wes, best line, "they had a turbo and built a vehicle around it" brilliant.. Thanks Wes!

  • @everettparkin9795
    @everettparkin9795 16 днів тому +6

    You’re not only a great mech/tech ,you’re a great videographer and editor too. I got just enough information to show how very difficult that turbo R/R is. As always I’m looking forward to seeing your next video 👍👍👍

  • @luvr381
    @luvr381 16 днів тому +5

    My brother has a 2019 Duramax, I turned him on to Area Diesel Service at your suggestion.

  • @gregsimon1285
    @gregsimon1285 15 днів тому +1

    This job is why junk yards were invented. Admire your persistence and do or die attitude but you went above and beyond with this one.

  • @smokeskull
    @smokeskull День тому

    God was crying for you as you finished. He was so happy.

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 16 днів тому +4

    I don't know how you do it, but I'm glad you do. You really troubleshoot what the correct problem is.
    And you fix it. You are one of the few mechanics that really sink your teeth into the problem. Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @lewisgeyer1440
    @lewisgeyer1440 15 днів тому +1

    For some reason, watching someone else suffer through a repair is very relaxing. ;-)

  • @garysurovec
    @garysurovec 16 днів тому +3

    Why doesn't this channel have 1 million subs?

  • @orbitalair2103
    @orbitalair2103 16 днів тому +3

    3rd time back to Wes, you know its a wicked problem. Yoohoo Area Diesel Service !!

  • @bruceknowlton8691
    @bruceknowlton8691 16 днів тому +5

    Looks so much easier from my chair. Thanks for taking me along

  • @BANGDANGOW45
    @BANGDANGOW45 11 днів тому

    And this is why I take mine to a mechanic when it gets real like this. Good mechanic is priceless

  • @dalebailey1844
    @dalebailey1844 15 днів тому +1

    Way to go Wes. I helped my neibor change his turbo out when the oil ran out of it like a can getting put in an engine. I took us a full weekend and three nights to fix it. New turbo from Oreillies was over eight hundred dollars. it did not come with the gaskets. But a year later it still runs like new with over 300,000 miles. The local dealer wanted over $4000 to do the job. Good stuff keep it up.

  • @neonaffliction
    @neonaffliction 16 днів тому +8

    Thank you Wes i was dying of boredom on Sunday..

  • @leecarroll1817
    @leecarroll1817 15 днів тому +3

    I was thinking it might be easier to pull the cab, yes what you endured makes my back go into spasms,
    Yes I have had 2 back surgeries prev. The dividends earned by being a heavy equipment mech.
    A removable trans tunnel would help, you know with straps. Hats off to you, WES YOU ARE THE MAN.

  • @tylerhunt891
    @tylerhunt891 15 днів тому +2

    At over 200k on it, an intermittent issue of this magnitude I would just drive it, this thing is a few years from the scrap yard. Nice work as always Wes

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 15 днів тому +1

    "Not for the Faint of heart" was funny! You’re some special kind of persistant mechanic! Thanks for the video!

  • @OldBarkerRanch1981
    @OldBarkerRanch1981 16 днів тому +5

    😂 I called it! Two minutes in and I was going to comment that on the 6.0L Fords the variable veins would get clogged up with carbon and seize up. To hell with variable vein turbos! Good work my friend as usual!!

    • @petrnemecek4379
      @petrnemecek4379 15 днів тому

      On small engines the carbon buildup is usually from driving the engine too lightly and many times it can be "repaired" by taking it on highway or a long hill and make it work at high rpm and high load to burn the buidup. I wonder if this is same case, I doubt these big diesels are used close to maximum power often.

    • @Burnsidef250
      @Burnsidef250 15 днів тому +1

      ​@@petrnemecek4379 My first repair if it was an old guy was to tell him to let his grandson take it out for the weekend. If that didn't work, at least on 6.0s a turbo is a half hour removal job if you know what you're doing

    • @hannahranga
      @hannahranga 15 днів тому

      Depends if you want power or reliability, what BMW can wring out of a 3L turbo diesel with 2/3 turbos is fairly impressive. Mind you something with twice the displacement and half as much boost/turbos will last twice as long.

  • @joelsmith7868
    @joelsmith7868 16 днів тому +10

    Loving the very subtle add placement. This comment brought to you by Area Diesel Service.

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 16 днів тому +1

      I just wish they had a branch in Austruckinfalia. They now their stuff.

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 16 днів тому +1

      Not so subtle..its a great outfit, and deserves recognition. Lol i did laugh when he put their cap on😅

    • @joelsmith7868
      @joelsmith7868 16 днів тому +1

      @@pootthatbak2578 ya my comment was very tongue in cheek! If Wes supports I do as well

    • @AreaDieselService
      @AreaDieselService 13 днів тому

      @@josephking6515 We ship worldwide!

    • @AreaDieselService
      @AreaDieselService 13 днів тому

      @@pootthatbak2578 I did too!

  • @lucindas2931
    @lucindas2931 15 днів тому +1

    The first two videos of yours that I ever watched you were working on Silverado’s. My immediate thought was why why why are engineers allowed to design things they would never have to service. When this video popped up I got stressed on your behalf. What a horrendous job. And as usual you persistently worked to a favorable conclusion. Even though this was a pricey repair, it beats the crazy cost of new trucks today.

  • @Getwaffles
    @Getwaffles 14 днів тому

    came for the video, stayed for Wes's drawling skills.

  • @rcf8367
    @rcf8367 16 днів тому +3

    Great diag & swap out, Wes to the rescue again!

  • @wiadv
    @wiadv 16 днів тому +19

    Great start to a rainy Sunday in Wisconsin

    • @tomtke7351
      @tomtke7351 16 днів тому

      rainy in Colorado too

  • @rickmunson8317
    @rickmunson8317 15 днів тому +1

    The inside of the turbo is a perfect explanation of a tesla valve. I could be wrong about that. Good job sir

  • @brewcityb
    @brewcityb 15 днів тому +1

    I absolutely love your drawings, mine would look like a 5YO drew it yours looks like something you see in a book.

  • @davidrose8046
    @davidrose8046 16 днів тому +3

    You never cease to amaze me. Wes you are a genius!

  • @larryskeeper1197
    @larryskeeper1197 16 днів тому +3

    Stacking all the nuts on the V band clamp is an old underground fitters trick. Keep all the threads protected from rust.... hopefully.

  • @daviduglem3213
    @daviduglem3213 14 днів тому

    Simply amazing! Wes! Being in my '70s and mechanical I refused to work on anything made after about 1975. Thanks for reinforcing my decision. Where's the kid!

  • @geesss8675
    @geesss8675 9 днів тому

    Area diesel service is an amazing company with old fashioned core values and principles.
    When you work on jobs like this how do you arrive at pricing that protect your best interests? You should never lose on your labor Wes. . . If you do it over and over and over again it will crush your spirit over the longrun. . . Impossible to repair the only spirit once it's been repeatedly crushed.

  • @badmonkey3669
    @badmonkey3669 16 днів тому +5

    I feel your pain I got roped into doing head gaskets on one of them and the book called for 41 or 42 hours labor I did it in 45

    • @josephking6515
      @josephking6515 16 днів тому

      42 hour book time, you're shitting me? 😱😱

    • @badmonkey3669
      @badmonkey3669 15 днів тому

      @@josephking6515 nope look it up is very labor intensive I can tell you that never removed so many parts in my life from a engine to do head gaskets and I have done many gas engines

  • @pnuttheclownh2254
    @pnuttheclownh2254 16 днів тому +3

    watching from Quakertown, Pennsylvania USA

  • @markmilostan2493
    @markmilostan2493 16 днів тому +2

    It was worth it, and you were probably the only one who could do that. So, you kept someone providing a service to us who will keep on providing. Well
    done. Thankyou

  • @andybonneau9209
    @andybonneau9209 16 днів тому +4

    Glad to see you replaced the oil supply line as well. It's common to have them get cooked up and plugged. Some suppliers require it's replacement for warranty purposes. Glad you were doing this one and not me!

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 16 днів тому +3

    Just the greatest! 🙂👍

  • @rsmith8646
    @rsmith8646 15 днів тому +1

    Watching this makes me appreciate my 12 valve even more

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 15 днів тому

    Time to go back to designs where access for repair is allowed for. Wishful thinking when engineers do their stuff today. It makes working on vintage cars an absolute joy. Best wishes from the UK, thank you for posting.

  • @ckm-mkc
    @ckm-mkc 17 днів тому +3

    Funny enough, I just got my diesel SUV back today after a turbo failure. New engine at only 65k miles, it was only $50k (!) according to the shop foreman - luckily under warranty.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  16 днів тому +5

      Holy crap! You could buy a new car for that!

  • @richardaston6361
    @richardaston6361 16 днів тому +5

    Rainman rays repairs will be your man 👍

  • @stormchaser8605
    @stormchaser8605 15 днів тому +1

    You freaking rock Wes, my sunday is never complete without you

  • @Steven_Will
    @Steven_Will 15 днів тому +1

    I love when the heading says fixing "intermittent issues " on your channel. The content is so good 👌

  • @larryalexander4833
    @larryalexander4833 16 днів тому +3

    Great Sunday morning to everyone. Good old Wess video thanks And remember everyone Jesus Christ is the answer ✝️🙏

  • @chrismosmeier555
    @chrismosmeier555 14 днів тому +3

    This video is case in point why we don't touch our trucks lol. We build buildings and our mechanic keeps our trucks running to get us to the jobsite. I would lose my mind, break multiple parts and I'm sure at some point hammers would be involved.

  • @walterrobbins4470
    @walterrobbins4470 12 днів тому

    The fact that he drew such a detailed and accurate picture just to explain how works is cool. The only reason I would ever attempt to draw a picture of a part is if I was going to a parts store in a country where I didn’t know how to say the name of the part in their language. My artist skills are pretty much stick figures

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 15 днів тому +2

    I just want to say, I'm a CAD draftsman, and I really enjoy the hand drawn diagrams.
    13:04 I had an old Isuzu Trooper. It seemed like every part of that thing was bolted down under seven other unrelated things.

  • @TheFreightBeast
    @TheFreightBeast 17 днів тому +7

    Too bad pulling the cab wasn’t an option on that crusty thing!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  16 днів тому +8

      It would have made it easier.

    • @andyworks5428
      @andyworks5428 16 днів тому +2

      I was going to say @flyingwrenches13 would have had the cab off. I think he pulls the cab to change the oil...lol

    • @jeffcooper5789
      @jeffcooper5789 11 днів тому

      I was thinking along those lines. However this is an old truck. Not feasible.

  • @jacksak
    @jacksak 15 днів тому +1

    I get great pleasure from your videos. In a difficult world your positive, intelligent, very interesting and perfect way showing diagnostics and problem solving is wonderful. I also enjoy your humor. Thank you.

  • @sccarguy8242
    @sccarguy8242 13 днів тому

    Part of the fun of being a mechanic is inventing new cuss words, and stringing them together in new and exciting ways.

  • @stuartdwight8191
    @stuartdwight8191 9 днів тому

    You are a brave soul for rescuing a 20 year old Illinois truck.

  • @GarektHagen
    @GarektHagen 14 днів тому +1

    Every Duramax video is a treat!

  • @RadioMan666
    @RadioMan666 16 днів тому +1

    After watching this, I went out to the driveway and had a talk with my Chevy 2007LBZ 3500.
    I told the damn Turbo it had better hang in there!!!
    👍👍

  • @waynegoebel395
    @waynegoebel395 14 днів тому

    "They basically started with a turbo-charger and the built a truck around it." Love your sense of humor, Wes! 🤣🤣🤣 That's funny, right there, don't care who you are!

  • @michaelmcdonald4869
    @michaelmcdonald4869 14 днів тому

    Could be having the worse day, but coming home and seeing Wes has uploaded, instantly good day. Thanks Wes!

  • @Spencer02
    @Spencer02 14 днів тому +1

    Excellent video, Wes, but holy cow! That is a tough job removing that turbo. There are a lot of unbolting and moving parts around. You got a great deal on that turbo, and it's a great call getting a new one.👍👍👍👍

  • @WilliamPhillips65-69
    @WilliamPhillips65-69 16 днів тому +1

    Thank you for Wes for all the videos. Out of all the "how to, and got it done" videos on the TUBE, your videos are the most entertaining and a very informative take on just how a job is completed. Love the effort you put into your videos. Please keep them coming.