CAN WE FIX IT? 3.6L Pentastar Core Engine Teardown To Save The Family Van W/
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2024
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1. • Towed In! Died on High...
2. • BIG PROBLEM! Perfect S...
This one is a bit different! Most of you are used to finding horrendously failed engines being torn down on this channel just to salvage parts and find out what happened. In this case, this engine is being saved!
This 3.6L Pentastar V6 is from a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country with only 121k. It was replaced due to failing a leak down test for pitted valve seats, it otherwise ran just fine. I received this engine back as a core for a good engine I sold and thought it would be wasteful to dismantle for parts.
Flash forward nearly 2 years and after talking with my good friend Ray @Rainmanraysrepairs about a Van that was towed into his shop with a blown up engine, the plan started. The van, owned by the Tosi Family is one of two of their modes of transportation. As a family of 7, they are now stuck driving their Nissan NV van which isn't the best on gas. Ray and I hatched this plan to use this core engine, if viable, repair it, ship it down to Florida so Ray could install it and the family could have their van back. We are using our resources, the things we do every day, to help out this family.
Why am I doing this? My name is Eric and I own and run a full service auto salvage business and part of our model includes dismantling blown up or bad engines and selling the parts that are still good. We do not rebuild engines, merely supply parts to those who do. This is a special case where I can use parts from a previous teardown and an engine without major issues to build one good engine. Not something I do often!
I really hope you enjoyed this video and if you'd like to see the progress on this engine please subscribe to this channel and Rainmanrays channel as the entire process will be shared across both channels.
As always I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism. Catch you on the next one!
-Eric - Авто та транспорт
The closer this project gets to completion the more excited I’m getting! I can’t wait to get the van back into the hands of the Tosi family!
Is the monetary contributions made going to the cost and expenses in the project or to the family?
@@clbcl5 We committed to covering costs before we told anyone about the project. So when folks started donating we decided to give the family the cash
@RainmanRaysRepairs you guys are awesome.
Never expected I'd get an IDC tear down vid when you were filling that van with the garden hose but here we are.
Automotive YT is all I watch now and it somehow started with your channel years ago and it's pretty rare and satisfying to find out that folks you thought were great actually are
Agree i watch both along with south main and pine hollow. Learned enough to be dangerous on my cars.
We are absolutely floored by you and Ray's kindness and generosity in doing this for our family. I cannot thank you enough.
There are lots of good people in this Country!!!!!
I hope everything goes well for you!
May the Lord of Hosts be with you and your family. May His Love be your guiding light.
I am also so glad that Eric and Ray are doing this. They, and you, the Tosi family, @TosiFamilyHelp will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love from Rick
@@healedinthegarden5729 No need to resort to superstitious mumbo-jumbo when recognising a human act of kindness…
This is exactly what the car community needs. Instead of ridiculous videos of idiots doing donuts in an intersection crashing into each other!.. It's a total breath of fresh air to watch two guys teaming up to help a family in need.
Doing a donut in your neighborhood in 15 minutes
That would be a quick way to get your tires shot out
I would pay to see this
I am pleased we have both!
1) Sensational entertainment. Like a cold beer on a Friday, if you will. Gratuitous lunacy that requires no emotional contribution. A break.
2) A genuine act of kindness. A great story, offering a spirit to inspire one's future actions.
Nothing like a skinny jean wearing future inmate hanging out of a car window while the car is spinning wildly around.😂
Thanks! I made the same gesture to Ray and he has said all donations received will go to the Family. You are free to do whatever you think best. Buy parts to build the engine or donate. The only thing I ask is that I want that Water Pump as a souvenir. You and Ray are very kind and caring people,and that is something we all need.
Very generous of you Terry , God Bless
@@skyler951 Thank You, as Eric said, if it seems right it is right.
Thank you so much, Terry!
I'm a crusty old man, skeptical by nature, passive aggressive in action, nasty attitude old Navy nuke. What you two guys are doing brought a tear to my eye this afternoon and that ain't easy. Bless you two.
I'm similar and had the same reaction. These are good people.
The crossover that will make my weekend. Thanks Eric and Ray!
edit: Doing God's work boys.
Indeed!! I’m subscribed to both Ray’s channel and here too. Great collaboration for a great purpose!!!
Yep
Hooray for good people
👍👍👍
@@brown5252 Agree, actions speak so much louder than words...
Now THIS is what UA-cam collaboration should be about. Good on you and Ray!
When you give the van back to the family, you and Ray should make a video of the presentation. That would be a treat.
Rays wife has plans already about filming the give back,,she announced it on her channel.
From those who watch, I can say THANK YOU!
Yes very good thing they are doing Thanks to everyone involved
I think it’s so cool that there’s people like you and Ray left in the world. God bless you all.
This story will help restore faith in humanity. I am pleasantly surprised by the collaboration work with the Florida dude. What I am not surprised at is the level of generosity and humility you show your viewers. It’s a rarity these days. Thank you!
As a registered nurse with a wife going through cancer treatment, chemotherapy is the roughest thing you'll ever endure in your life.
Well done and thank you for taking care of this family.
The actions of two men with class. You men rule.
I applaud you for helping this family in need. Well done!
Thanks to both you and Ray for making such a kind gesture. It’s wonderful that you are both donating your time, money, and parts to help a family that surely sounds like that need it!
My faith in humanity is restored. Well done fellas.
Good afternoon Eric. What a great gift you and Ray will be giving to this family.
I have watched both of these channels for a while now and this project just proves to me that these guys are stand up men. God bless you both for doing this for this family.
Yes Both Ch I Sub Long Time ... Know The Good People & SO GOOD THEY ARE ! God Bless Them & Gear Head Family Here
Eric and Ray need to get the Humanitarian of the year award. FeelsGoodMan!
Absolute standing ovation for Eric and Ray for their selflessness and generosity with this project!! God bless you both abundantly for taking care of a family in need!!
PLEASE, replace the oil cooler in the valley. They are prone to failing and causing problems.
Edit: spooky! No sooner did I hit the enter button did you state that Ray was going to replace the oil cooler!!
Thanks guys!!!
That would have been my suggestion too since it's already accessible. Don't need that to fail down the road. And Ray has already done one before.
Ray always replaces them with aluminum aftermarket coolers that negates the leaking problem inherent with the plastic OEM coolers. He has several videos replacing them on his channel, lol.
You know with Ray involved that that will definitely be done!
@@george8873sadly my dad couldn’t order an aluminium one for ours
That engineer who thought it was a good idea needs to be fired
It shows that there are good people in the auto repair trade and it is a really nice thing to do
Angels do exist... They live among us.... And they do awesome, incredible things for unsuspecting people. May abundance of blessings come to you.
Hey Eric what you and Ray are doing to helping The Tosi Family out to get their Town and Country Van back to them and 100% working condition. I just cannot believe the money and time you guys are putting into this families fan to help them out like you guys are? I don't know if a lot of people realize how much this is going to cost both you guys? When it comes to time and money. Well time is money! I wish more people would do stuff like this is just unbelievable! It's very few people if any, that would do something. WOW Thanks Guys!
There's too much selfishness these days, online and in the "Real World" these days, so when my two favorite UA-cam people go to this length to do something positive to help those in need, it is truly heart warming. Thanks guys.
Hats off to Eric and Ray for this project, the kind gesture, and their generosity to help out the Tosi family!
For ten years or so before covid hit, I worked on cars for my church where we did repairs and donated cars to single moms and families in need. I only say that because I know how good it feels to help people get reliable transportation. I learned a lot about working on cars in the process. If you have an opportunity to volunteer help, I think you'll be glad you did.
YOU GUYS ARE AMERICAN HERO'S !
There are two TDC points; the one for the top of the combustion stroke (both valves closed), and the one for the top of the exhaust stroke (both valves slightly open). Back when we had distributors, it was easy to know which one you were on.
No better feeling than helping someone in need. Good job!
It is awesome that the two of you decided to help this family. I have been in the position where it felt like the whole world was lined up to kick me in the crotch. A helping hand is a godsend.
If more people would do what you and ray are doing we would all be in a better place.
Thank You Ray and Eric for helping you definitely need people to set a example for the rest of the world.
Bless your greasy hearts, there ARE angels in the garage.❤
I very much appreciate you for doing a pro bono tear down and fix. Hopefully this family can have a vehicle that will let them focus on things that are more important. Like dealing with cancer, and being present for each other.
This is UNBELIEVABLY cool of both of you!!!!! People need each other right now. Good on you both!!!!
Eric and Ray,
Thank you for your kindness. I know what its like to live with someone who has cancer. I lost my wife of 35 years to it in 2019. My son was 16 at the time. 5 years on he is doing better than I am.
Paul (in MA)
Thank you Eric. You and Ray,Lauren are fabulous people. ❤❤❤❤❤
There's a special place in heaven for you and Ray. Thanks for taking care of the family with this project!
You Eric, and Ray are true heros. It’s a wonderful thing you are both doing. Good for you both.
You and Ray are amazing humans. You two are doing a huge service to the Tosi family. What a great gesture. I had respect for before, but I have even more now.
THANK YOU for being a genuinely super nice human being 🙂
This is the collab your fans have been hungry for! Two of the best doing what they do best, helping keep family cars on the road!
3 minutes into this video, and I already love it! Thank you all for taking care of a family in need!
You and Ray are 'paying it forward' in the best way.
So much respect to you and Ray. It’s such a wonderful thing that you 2 are doing. I’m sure the giving the van back will bring a tear to most viewers eyes.
It's good to see a couple of guys who have done well giving back to a family that really needs it.
My best to the Tosi family and thank you Eric and RainmanRay.
I love that you and Ray are donating your time and materials into this engine for the family who really needs a reliable van. Great job both of you, love your channel
That's a very noble gesture to help a family in need. Good for you!
Thank you both for being good people.
Impressive task. Thank you all for caring.
Eric, what you and Ray are doing is out of this world ! In all my years in the automotive industry, I have never seen this degree of generosity, you both are heroes to this needful family, thank you. ( I hope you show the assembly and Rays shows it running, and maybe the return to the owners by both of you, now that would be awesome.
You two gentlemen are what this world should be
If you have the two Erics and Ray and Mrs. O, the wife unit, and the wonderful spouse who doesn’t want auto parts in the bed, well, what else could you need. Thanks to each of you. You make my life better.
You're doing an honorable thing helping out a family that's in a hard place. Glad to see you put your resources to use helping them out !!!
Thank you so much for helping this poor family God will bless you and your family
Dudes, Grand Slam!! How cool is it for both of you to use your considerable talents to help a family in need. More of this America, we really need it.
The automotive industry needs more people like you and Ray. Thats why I work for the shop I work for. My boss has done all he can to help people in need as well. Unfortunately he can’t do as much as something like this, but I can vouch for him being a very generous person. Keep up the kindness and hopefully it will spread throughout.
literally moved to tears by your kindness
Kudos, Eric to you and Rainman Ray. What a generous humanitarian gesture. Mega thumbs up!!!!
This is awesome gesture for a family in need. I have watched this twice and am in awe of Eric's and Ray generosity! Definitely a fan!
Very few people have the generosity that you two have displayed. Kind gestures like this are sadly so rare today. I wish that family the best😊
This is a great thing you two are doing.this is what blessed people do. God bless both of you.
With all the crappy things going on in the world right now, it's refreshing to see people doing good things for others in need. Good on you both for being awesome people in this world.
You and Ray are good people and deserve all the praise we can send your way. What a blessing to this family to have come across Ray and then you to help them out at this time in their lives.
I get a little choked up, you and Ray are so generous with this rescue project.
I’m proud of you Eric. I knew you were one of the good guys and this proves it. Way to go!!!
It's Great to see there's Good Young People in this Country ..Great Job both of You Guys...
What a great heartwarming story. Thanks to both of you for being such decent human beings!
I watch both of you guys' channels and can't thank you enough for being shining examples of the humanity we need. Especially in these times.
Y’all’s generosity is absolutely amazing. I already loved this channel but it’s moved up a notch. I’ll give Rays channel a subscribe to.
It's awesome that 2 great utube channels came together to help a family in need! We can't wait to see the updates on the progress of this van
Ray and Eric, watch both channels. Enjoy Ray putting them back together and Eric taking them apart. Thank you and God Bless you both for this.
Woo hoo, excellent crossover!
As much as I love your teardowns, this act of true kindness and grace adds to my list of reasons why I like both Eric and Ray.
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It's also a nice change to see a clean engine! I'm really happy to see it being rebuilt.
There is no better feeling than being able to help others. And everyone needs help at some point. Kudos to both of you for stepping up.
There are many reasons why your channel intrigues me and keeps me watching, but today’s episode was the most amazing one yet. So many people in this world truly know what “Pay it Forward” means, but today you have renewed my faith that all people are here only for themselves. God bless you and your business sir.
This is the best use of UA-cam that I have ever come across. Heart warming from two of my favourite UA-camrs. Thank you for going some way to restore my faith in humanity. It is such a shame that such an obviously well maintained engine can suffer failure from a piece of plastic that cost just pennies.
I have been watching your channel for about three years now. I have learned more about engines from this channel than I have in my 55 years on this earth. I have to say that this is the best video you have done by far. Great job Eric and God bless you.
Stand-up guys, Ray and Eric! A family dealing with cancer needs all the help it can get, and you guys are helping in the way that you're able to. Good on you guys both!
This really touched my heart. Family of 5 is not cheap and you and Ray's kindness at heart to take the time and resources to get a family van back on the road that they need so desperately. You and Ray have earn my respects for doing the honorable thing for the family.
We have 15 PentaStars in the family ranging from 2012-2020. All have been flawless and 50% of them are high milers now. A lot of what happens with these is really poor maintenance and upkeep. Unfortunately these folks had a failure and didn't realize and it smoked the engine. Proper upkeep on these engines and they last. It's great what you and Ray are doing for this family.
Yep. My 2011 at 160k still had perfect rocker arms, due to regular oil changes of Mobil 1.
You ever have a rough idle with these? Are these rough to begin with? Ive gone through, plugs, coils, checks for vacuum leaks, nee motor mounts, I cant pin down this vibration.
I've got 59940 miles on my 2018 JK and I am meticulous in my maintenance. My JK is at the dealer now with #2 misfire and 70 psi on #2. The engine in this video is one of the cleanest I've seen him tear down. It's not always about the maintenance. P302 is a rather common issue.
Eric, God bless you and Ray for helping this family in need. People like the two of you are rare, we need more people like you. I hope to see this van back on the road in the near future.
Hi Eric, i am blown away by this generosity. Ray and yourself are going above and beyond to help this family. I have been emotionaly touched by this whole story and its great to see that there's still some people who are willing to help people in need. As i commented on Ray's channel, if i could give you 1000 thumbs up i would and i would like to thank you for this great act of kindness so THANK YOU....
Class act by you and Ray. The world needs more people like you two. Great video.
My two favorite mechanics working together, doesn't get any better.
The both of you are very decent guys. That's why we all like and appreciate you.
You and Ray are good men. You are both making a positive difference to make things better. Keep up the great work!
Eric, you and Rey are the best for doing this…. Seriously, outstanding gentlemen. Will you (please) make a fallow up video on reassembly? I know it’s not what you usually do. It would be different, fun. Talk about the machine shop results, the work they did. Also talk about the parts that were replaced when it is reassembled. None of us “followers” would expect you to go in great detail…. Maybe a brief explanation on what went on, standing next to the finished unit would be great.
Both of you!
You rock! Tosi’s need a van.
Thanks so much Eric for doing this. You can’t help everyone, but you are helping someone…and sounds like a good family to help. Make me feel good just watching.
Just the reason for this video is proof its more than worth watching. We need more people like you and ray
It's great of you all to do this.. Amazing how YT, can unite so many that likley will never meet, or even recognize if passing on the street...Guess, and happy, there is hope for us as a species.
I want to thank you, Eric, and you, Ray, for helping this family!
First time I've heard of RainmanRaysRepairs. As a long-time viewer of Eric's channel it's obvious you're a good guy, you're going to gain a bunch of new subscribers like myself. Good job by both of you 👍👍
I LOVE finding out that channels run by good guys get together and help people. I watch both of you guys regularly
I kind of knew this kind of generosity was in you Eric. You and Ray are good people, and you're showing others how it should be done. Great work! I look forward to seeing the build and completion process.
Two of my favorite UA-camrs working on a project together. Life is good!
Eric-very good of you and Ray to take on this project for this family! We're proud of you both!
Many thanks to Eric & Ray for the kindness of helping others in need.
Here because of Ray. Staying because of you. 👍
This is so cool!!!
I did a similar deed for our daughter.
In 2017 our granddaughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which damaged her optic nerves and is now blind.
It has been a long road, since she was 5 months old at the time of her diagnoses, but has been doing well.
Our daughter qualified for the Make A Wish foundation, and since she loves camping, but is very difficult to tent camp with a special needs child, they wished for camper. They found them one. A travel trailer, but they didn't have a vehicle capable of towing it.
My wife and I decided to find them something to tow, so after looking around, we picked up a 2001 Chevy Suburban. It needed some work, but decided, since we picked it up for $1600.
Redid the brakes, replaced the coolant hoses, both valve cover gaskets, and fixed the A/C then just gave it to them.
Total amount was $2100 with the parts, and purchase of the vehicle, doing the work myself.
Our daughter and her husband were excited, and love the Suburban.
Good people exist. May your blessings abound.