Customer Replaced Spark Plugs And Now It Runs Bad!?
Вставка
- Опубліковано 25 чер 2019
- In this video I have a look a customers Nissan Quest. He recently replaced the valve cover gaskets, spark plugs and cam sensors. After getting it back together it ran like poo! Let's see what went wrong here. -Enjoy!
If an SMA Video has helped you out please consider giving using "Patreon" to help support us. The videos take real time to create and pull us away from real work that pays our bills. CLICK HERE: / southmainauto
CHECK OUT OUR "SMA SWAG" STORE! Go on Teespring and get your very own SMA merch!
teespring.com/stores/the-sma-...
If you don't like Patreon feel free to use the "PayPal Me" link: www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto
The South Main Auto Amazon Store:
www.amazon.com/shop/southmain...
AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=af...
Thank you for all the continuing support!
--Eric & Vanessa O.
Feel like sending some swag to SMA because you love the videos but don't know where to send it?
Just ship it here:
South Main Auto Repair
47 S. Main St
PO Box 471
Avoca, NY 14809
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. South Main Auto Repair assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. South Main Auto Repair recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained.
Sorry for the 360p, something on YT's end... It was uploaded in 1080 60fps. Sometimes this takes a while for them to render it.
Spent a half hour trying to pound off a rusty old rear brake rotor until I realized the emergency brake was set...
The first time I replaced my plugs, it ran like poop. I drove it to a mechanic. He put the wires in the correct order and didn’t want any money. I bought him lunch. Never happened again.
Like the fact you encourage DIY. And that you don't gripe any complain and belittle when someone makes a mistake and asks for help. Great videos.
my biggest mistake was not spending more time picking the ole man's brain on how to do this stuff before it was too late
Had a foreman who preached "the only person who doesn't make mistakes is the person who doesn't do anything". Too true!
i was an auto mechanic for 32 years and have seen all kinds of weird and crazy customer issues. one time a woman brought in a caprice classic,305ci engine with 4 barrel carb. the car was only a few years old at the time and it was running rough and smoking a ton out the exhaust. turns out the engine was literally full of oil up to the valve cover. the woman thought changing the oil meant putting another 5 quarts in never realizing that old oil needed to be drained out and filter replaced. so we drained it and put the proper amount of oil back in and swapped the plugs. it smoked for about 15 minutes or so afterwards but cleared and was running just fine after that
Heated a piston with propane torch to put in the wrist pin, which was in ice water. Set the propane torch down, grabbed the piston, bent over to put in the pin and set my hair on fire. Didn't realize I was on fire until I smelled a horrible odor. No injury but a memorable moment is screw ups.
Got married once, what a mistake that was.
Ms. Marie hanging out trying to take your job Eric... better watch out! You'll be sitting in the office before you know it.
When changing spark plugs, do 'em one at a time -- completely change one and plug its coil back in before removing the next one. :-)
"Read your job sheet" the boss was so pleased i had removed a Scania engine in under the time, it was just a shame it was supposed to be another truck across the yard !!
1972 Im 14. Changing the points on older sisters 1969 Plymouth Belvedere slant six. Drop points screw down distributor. Get new screw and install. Start engine. Runs ok. Dad goes out hours later to use the car and crank no start. Screw lodged in advance mechanism which locked the dist and sheared the nylon dist gear. Had to be towed to repair shop. After that I bought one of those spring loaded screw holders. 46 years later I still have that tool.
“Hoping to administer the classic reach around.” Lol 😆
I'm a shade tree mechanic at best, and even that may be a stretch. I try to help friends and family with car issues when I can. Had a friend ask me to do a brake job. I did it, no problem, but when she was driving it one of the calipers seized. Turns out I wasn't as thorough as I should have been when I tightened everything down and one of the bolts actually worked its way loose and the caliper jammed itself against the wheel. She had it towed to a shop close to her and when I called to pay for my mistake the owner told me "No charge, I put a bolt back in it, I've made the same mistake" That made me feel a little better, but I still cringe when I think about how I screwed that up. Thanks for a great channel, I learn something new every time I watch your videos.
Your customer sounds like a viewer, one of us. This kind of error could happen to anybody, explaining why the pro is so careful to leave a bread crumb trail to find his way home.
You are a good man Eric! No gloating, no condescending, etc. Not a surprise to those of us that consider ourselves loyal followers of you and SMA. Thanks again!
Nice vid. I like how you thought about things: 1) you read the customer info provided, 2) you thought about what to check, 3) you used a diagnostic tool to assess the running problem one cylinder at a time, 4) you determined what things (ignition wiring) are supposed to look like, 5) you examined how the car is actually setup. You deduced that connectors were incorrectly placed and rectified the situation. Also, excellent DIY advice: before taking anything apart TAKE A LOT OF PICTURES! Too bad every car mechanic isn't like you. I hope the customers beat a path to your door!
What I love about watching you is your awesome attitude. Thanks for your videos
I made this mistake before. Now i just do it one plug at a time. Keeps the confusion down and nothing gets mixed