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Kia Sportage : Noise Coming From Rear Differential Part II
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2015
- Well here we go with part 2. In this video we repair the viscous coupler and get this Kia back on the road for a fraction of the cost of replacing the whole unit!
Looking for part I : • Kia Sportage : Noise C...
Copy of TSB: onedrive.live....
Now remember this repair is not recommended by Kia and should not be preformed under any circumstance:
Parts Used:
6008-2RSJ - SKF Bearing
710682 - National Seal
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What i like about this repair, which also says a lot about you as a person is a lot of other mechanics would have just charged the customer for the new part, slapped it on and sent them down the road $1500 worse off, where as you found a cheaper solution.. and a more interesting one to watch.. saving a complete stranger lots of money. i respect you for that! great video again eric.
+James'sWorld Thanks James!
Agreed, stand up character trait. Cudos to you Eric.
did he say she was a complete stranger?! It was nice nevertheless
Not only that but BETTER than new.
Yes he is a straight shooter!! Seems like he cares about the average Joe!! I would use him as a mechanic any day... if I was closer!!!! 😊😊
Great job! Your a much braver man than I am going into uncharted territory, I hope the customer appreciates it.
+FordTechMakuloco Thanks Brian, yeah she was pretty happy :) Just remember it is all nuts and bolts right?
Surely you've done focus front wheel bearings. It was very similar. Just shafts ,seals and bearings.
An oldtimer who I worked with told me, "man made it, it didn't make the man" so we can fix it. "We fix everything...except broken hearts!" And he did, he would come up with his own design if there wasn't a conventional fix. He would think outside the box before there was a box so to speak. We all have come up with shortcuts along the way, when "book time" calls for 4 hours we figure out how to do it in half the time and better! Keep twisting those wrenches guys, not your brains! And thanks for all the great videos!
Have to admit- the man has a lot of tenacity.
What do you have to lose with an "unserviceable unit". Great job
I am impressed, sir! Haven't seen an actual mechanic actually fix something rather than just replacing it for decades. Reminds me of my days working in a service station some 40 years ago. A woman had a station wagon with a tailgate power window fail. The old mechanic freaked when the parts store quoted a price for a new one. He took the old one apart and replaced the brushes with ones from an old sewing machine. Worked like a charm. You are an old soul!
+Pook Atim Hhaha cool story man thanks. Don't see that much any more... wonder what happened to the sewing machine :)
I just spent 90 minutes watching a guy change a part on a car I had no idea what it did. I usually click off of about 90% of all u-tube videos before they are 1/2 done. For some reason I can't stop watching your shows Eric. Better than HBO. Now I am going to watch the rear wheel bearing video.
It's great to see that you treat your customers cars like your own. Much respect for that. Great tutorial. Thank you.
only way to role!
Your customers sure get great value for money.The standard of mechanics around the globe must have gone up a couple of notches after viewing these very detailed videos.Great video and a great role model for all budding novices in the auto trade.
+Tom OConnor Thanks Tom!
Unfortunately it would take a whole state full of Eric O's to raise the bar for mechanics across the country. Only a small percentage of the population will see these videos and with the kickbacks that go on behind the scenes, out of sight of the general public, it's greed for that almighty dollar that will win out every time. Besides, the majority of mechanics now days don't have the diagnostic or mechanical skill to do a job like that anymore. Most of them now are just parts changers, selling parts for their bosses bonuses and the companies they work for. It's sad but true. Eric O, Scanner Danner, Jim and Eric the Car Guy's, are all part of a dying breed of hands on, dirt under the fingernails mechanics who actually possess the skills necessary to repair things. They are the Remanufacturers themselves, just like the old mechanics were before the days of Remanufactured auto parts. They used to sell alternator rebuild kits and might still, but when was the last time anyone bought one? In the past, we'd fix it and put it back on. His shirt or hat should say Eric O, South Main Auto, Remanufacturing and Repair! In an Apochylips, that is the kind of people I'm banding together! The rest can take a number and wait at the counter! Take care. Jpol.
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Well I've watched this video multiple times and most likely the first time years and years ago. Today I finally got one of these in the shop and it happened to be the bosses sons vehicle. So saved him the 1500 in parts and waiting on backorder. Thank you Eric for the knowledge and entertainment!
Legend!...World had more people like You!. Sorry So late see this which is 8 years old, Maintenance, NEVER GETS OLD..Love the Repair...
Thank you so much for figuring this out. My brother did his due diligence when we were looking into getting my "rear diff" fixed, because a shop told me it was "trashed," stumbled across the service bulletin, then your videos. You just saved me *at least* $700, and it was a repair I was able to do by myself at home when I had the time -- and mine was in *way* worse shape. The bearing actually fell apart and it was making horrible grinding noises. Parts only costed about $50-60. No sound, no vibration. 4wd again just in time for winter.
Hey Random, what vehicle is it that you repaired I think I'm looking at a similar repair, thanks
RESPECT!!
As a machinist/millwright, it's my job to diagnose and fix complex, obscure problems daily. I don't get the luxury of just being a glorified part changer, I actually have to fix things. It's so great to see an actual old school mentality mechanic! You know, the kind that really cares about his customers and doesn't just keep throwing parts at something until he actually figures out what's wrong. Good for you! I wish there was someone near me that could claim the same qualification.
You should do videos of your work. Is that allowed or is it super secret stuff that you fix?
It’s great to see some good old fashioned ingenuity and common sense. You’re a great and honest tech!
Most steelership would not have tecs skilled enough to think out side of the box to have fixed that and saved the customer. Save independent garages and they will save you money .
+Vaughn Dibble Support small business yes indeed!
South Main Auto Repair LLC small local buissnesses are the back bone of our country. Or they used to be. I always buy local even if its couple ctra buck. People remember theese people r your friends and neighbors. Great work Eric
The reality is that dealerships r only interested in time and $$$; cars in, cars out. Give the customer an estimate, if they don't like it, take your car somewhere else. Part swapping is what they know. The shop manager would never allow a tech to "waste" time diagnosing and doing that type of repair.
The dealer would pay a tech a certain amount for the job, way faster to just swap it and charge for the new part. Only a small independent shop would do this
Steelerships don't have real mechanics anymore, they have parts changers.
Another outstanding video production by SMA. It was fascinating watching you take apart that coupler to replace the bearing. Enjoyed the humor at 23:00 "They are lifetime lubricated, guess this is the end of its lifetime". Priceless.
+Sandbag1300 Well it about sums it up right?
Lifetime warranty lasts as long as the part. It's like going to an "All You Can Eat Fish Fry - $9.95"
Customer to Server: "I would like more fish, please."
Server: "Can't have any more."
Customer: "Why not? This is an 'All You Can Eat Fish Fry' isn't it?"
Server: "Yep"
Customer: "Well then, why not?"
Server: "That's all the fish you can ear for $9.95. Didn't say anything about seconds or thirds. You want more fish? It'll cost you another $9.95."
Nice to see a guy making mechanics look good. Most places would just try to sell the customer a new part instead of taking the time and making an effort to fix the actual problem. We do things the same way. Great job, man! Great channel.
I've got a 2003 2.7 AWD Santa Fe that has been leaking oil out the front transfer case forever. I took it to the dealership and they wanted $1000 to fix the leak(and wouldn't guarantee that it would be leak free afterwards!). It leaks around the driveshaft and I have just been refilling it every so often. Your video gave me the incentive to tear the back end of it off, pound out the Helical(?) gear and replace the two seals I could get to. Now leak free. All for around $30. You inspire more people than you know. Thanks.
Non-serviceable my ass! You do good work man
Yeah, cause you know that no Honda dealership is going to try an economical fix once the steel belt in the CVT breaks.
Kia published that its non- serviceable so they can rape the poor customer.
Kia said that because it's cheaper to pay the tech to replace it under warrantee
The magic words are: serviced as a unit."
Pretty nice to find a mechanic who will willingly same a customer money!! Bravo Mr. O...!
Hey Eric, I noticed those were chemical tank cars on the train. Were they bringing in a new shipment of Brake Clean or were they transporting the used brake clean toxic waste out of town. Had to be one or the other.
+SATAMAN Schmidt Brake clean...hahahaha.
+SATAMAN Schmidt Yes! He has his own private railline outside his shop for refilling brake clean spray cans...
At least until he gets a more fixed system so he can just hose down cars in brake clean :D
+SATAMAN Schmidt Haha they should right!?
It's the amount of alcohol you to do his job! lol
I purposely did not comment on part one, as I could see part two waiting for me in my watch later list......... Eric, you are a good man, and you have saved your customer a small fortune - you will of course win from that, as she will be a happy customer for years and will no doubt tell anyone who will listen about how good you are. Your channel clearly demonstrates what a mechanic does as opposed to a fitter.
Once again, sir, you have done right by a customer and at the same time done your bit for reducing waste and environmental protection, AND produced another two enjoyable and educational videos for us to see. If you don't feel good about what you do, you bloody well should!
Unheard of an actual mechanic doesn't want to just to throw expensive parts a problem,that is the mark of a great mechanic that cares about the customers. you showed that with some time and effort you can fix most anything if it's possible. Well done sir.
You could probably try this yourself, screw up 15 bearings and seals until you get it right and still save money.
After 15 bearings and seals you might have well went the "whole 1500$ assembly path"...but you would've gained a lot of experience removing and pressing bearings and seals...😂
ZerokillerOppel1 to me at least, that is the valuable part. I love working on my Jeep by myself, even if I mess up a part or two and have to replace it again. Because then, I know how to do it and can save myself time, money and even help others!
You just re-wrote the KIA service manual ! Lol !!! They may give you a sternly worded email. 😂😂😂
@Robert Slackware I so wish I could "love" that comment! Hilarious!
@Robert Slackware Don't tell Louis Rossmann that
Love The vids. I'm a self taught mechanic. Ive been working on well everything since i was 4. Cars, houses, Computers just anything. love to learn new things. Never finished high school lol. Good to see a honest good mechanic. I was fired for being honest once when my mech boss wanted me to paint a old used part and sell as new and i wouldn't. Thank you for showing that they're good Mechanics out there.
Mechanics like you are a rare breed! I am reminded of a guy I know who will fix a BMW throttle actuator (new part ids $850.00); replacing a worn gear fixed the thing for $150.00!
I like how the impact was set to factory torque specifications.
+Show Me What I Need To Know It sure was... good eye
"Did you guys hear it click? I did." LOL
all impact guns work like a charm. They are always torqued once it the touch the 'nut'.
@@SouthMainAuto what air ratchet do you have? Id like to get one
Very impressive. Needless to say, saving that customer all that money probably brought you ten or twenty more.
True, but definitely a returning customer in the future, and maybe a good review.
You are the best mechanic that anyone can have because you’re not out to rip somebody off and is extremely passionate about your work. I wish all mechanics were like you.
John, believe me many of us would but sometimes your bloody boss doesn´t want you to save the customer some bucks. I used to repair "unservicable" internal shifting mechanisms for Shimano planetary gears for half the price of a remanufactured part. My ex-boss made me stop it when he found out... My ex-boss ;)
Cheers
This is one of your best vids!! Instead of "sticking it" to your customer, you stuck it to the maker. They used a shielded bearing instead of a sealed bearing. They are begging to be stuck. Good for you!!!!
Excellent job Eric O fixing a non rebuildable part and saving the customer some money ! Now if KIA hears about this video they will try to have it banded ;)
+N Smith haha tell them to bring it on :)
You could have placed the yoke/flange in the freezer and placed the metal seal in hot water or a toaster oven and the coefficient of expansion/contraction due to temperature changes in the material would have provided enough clearance to just slip the seal onto the yoke without pounding. I use this method when I am rebuilding Seadoo Rotax engine for jet skis and jet boats. I would put the crank in the freezer and use a toaster oven to heat the bearings. They always slip on without any pounding.
+Upallnight Yes that is true, I have done that setting up timing gears on Cat engines
Great tip thanks
Thank you for caring about noise and your neighbours. Some small businesses just don't care.
What a video - absolute masterclass - so many Kia owners will save money because this video exists. Thoroughly entertaining too. You're a class act.
+ringmaster146 haha thanks
just found this channel and is very addicting...Wish I worked for this guy...subscribed!!
+bb65346 Thanks for the sub!
Same here but found it late 2019 I got a lot of videos 2 watch 👍
Best mechanic Ive ever seen!!
Kia engineers: “Non-serviceable
SMA: “I’m about to end these dudes careers”
You Sir have Morals and Integrity. I admire that.
I like that you dont take people's word when they say it cant be fixed. Alot of people need to learn that just because people say you cant doesnt mean you shouldn't at least try.
Such a beautiful place that you live. Great repair. Love the "if they didn't want us to open it it wouldn't have bolts on it, right?" attitude. :) Blessings from Seattle as always.
great video. I like mechanics like your self. willing to try anything even when they told you non serviceable. we need more like you sir. well done.
Thanks Tony!
Tony Lester yes sir...wish I wasn't 3000 miles away
Troubled Hook I hear you man. I'm 630 miles away. I would love to meet Eric O and if I needed work would like to be closer to him.
You are a man after my own heart. Rather than pay $80 0r $100 for a new radiator fan, I will take the old one apart, clean it and install new brushes for less than $10. On a side note, I had an uncle who worked as a machinist, first for GM, then for Lawrence Livermore labs. He said that all bolts have a specified torque value based on factors like size and grade and could pretty much give you the specs from memory.
I love that you save the customer many bucks by getting into the guts of the assembly. I have done the same with circuit boards that have a failed component, and saved hundreds.
Not finished watching yet... got to the part where you said "was gonna come in at 3 in the morning". I'm nowhere that loyal to my job... but I have been known to work on the weekend (no pay) so that I have an easier Monday. Hope some of your customers are watching your videos and appreciate what you do (I might have said that before... I tend to repeat myself myself). Heck, I'm no customer and I do!
+Thomas EXOVCDS work on the weekend (no pay) ... hmmmm yeahhhh I have had a few of those let me tell ya!
For me it's 3am and haven't gone home yet, lol.
It's like watching myself in my 30s and 40s again. MrO does it right... You can tell he loves his job just thinking about coming in at 3in the morning..lol my body won't allow it
@@SouthMainAuto Me too Bro, I ran my own indy Harley Shop for about 15 years....Had more than a few days with zero income and many 2 day and night stints without sleep. Spent a load on coffee.
ur talking to a man where his job is his business. anyone who owns his business or work is based on the jobs he does, time really is no factor
I love private shops !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if I lived in new York I would LOVE to work at your shop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! integrity ,honesty , you just can't beat a local shop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very impressive work and ethics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bravo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love your exclamation marks!
Much RESPECT to all Honest mechanics & the parents that raised you !!
Saved the customer a ton of money & made a customer for life plus the addition from word of mouth to others about your integrity & reputation will always led to more business, sleeping soundly at night & taking that cash to the bank.
In the long run, Eric's way makes more money. Repeat customers are what keeps any business going, over time. Also, word of mouth advertising by a satisfied clientele is PRICELESS. Don't think 90 days out, think 90 or 900 years out.
About one year before ,i saw this one video....It was one of the first videos,of yours i saw...Today I wached it again....As if it was the very first time....Anyway...Cudos again Eric..As always,innovative and positive thinking for your customers...Older and newer......The only thing I miss in this video is,the absence of your...female helpers !!! Bravo!!!
You do a great job explaining things and I have learned a lot from you so thanks a bunch.
You are an honest mechanic and thats what I like about your channel.
I think this is your best repair vid yet Eric; you saved the lady money and in the process used a better sealed bearing to fix the issue. Great stuff as always. By the way, you should create a new line of mens cologne: Break Clean in the Morning!
+Drew99GT Or 2 smoke smell?
I've got a '74 RD350 - just ride behind me a few miles. Works wonders, LOL!! :)
Thank you for going the extra mile on taking care of your customer. Not a lot of tha left in the world. You are truly a wonderful person.
I am 79 years old and a shade tree mechanic. We would throw a chain over a tree limb, jerk a dead engine out and have the new one bolted up so we could go to the drive in. Your work ethic and ability is unheard of in today's auto repair. Have you ever thought of franchising South Main Auto here in Florida?
Another great video love the double shot of brake clean. You do great work sorry for all the keyboard slammers. Keep it up
Kia- Non-serviceable part
Eric- Hold my beer.
Love it when a mechanic saves the customer money. A lot of them don't go the extra mile. 👍
Just found your channel a few weeks ago. My wife keeps stopping by with a weird look on her face. Train video in Part II was a nice bonus. The KIA part was $1400+ without labor. I hope your customer watches your videos and understands how much she saved.
Another piece of fantastic engineering there. What are automakers doing to us? Making us richer, at least! :)
Someone with a machine shop could probably make a "Viscous Coupler Eliminator" for that thing & make a few bucks too.
Nice job on the repair!
Just put my repaired unit back in today. Wow, was that bearing trashed! Much quieter now. Thanks for the videos!
One thumbs-up for showing the train coming through town - nice to see them still using those old ALCO locomotives.
Dude! i am from Ontario Canada. I just want you to know you are the best Mech i have ever had the pleasure to watch. Thank you for showing me how to fix my same problem on my 2006 kia sportage.
Nice little town , love all the Flags . My kind of people
Yea, I know! Lol I thought New York was all cities and sky scrapers. I never knew that state had such beautiful places as Eric has shown in his videos. ERIC O'S channel should be called, THE NEW DISCOVERY CHANNEL! Just imagine him loose in the whole country! What we would see then! Wow. Take care. Jpol.
Oh, on the flags. Eric is paying lots of city taxes, so he helped buy those flags. That's why you only see them around his shop! Shute, they probably dropped them off with Mrs O and asked to have Eric put those up for them. That way they can be sure they won't blow down in a storm! Lol Great job Eric. Jpol.
Who doesn't love a bunch of unironic boot lickers?
Great video...I love proving big companies wrong when they say " No user serviceable parts "
Thank you for taking the time out and rebuilding that unit on the sportage. You saved that woman a ton of money. Your truly one great mechanic.
When I was a jet engine technician in the Air Force and had to deal with an engine bearing,we always used heat and cold to help expand or contract the metal for ease of installation.I always cringe when you drive one in dry with just a spritz of lubricant.BUT...KUDOS for repairing a NON REPAIRABLE part.Keep on trucking...
Nice Eric! Nice! many thumbs up!!! I love that kinda thinking.
+The Disgruntled Mechanic Thanks Mike!
The bearing with rubber seals will probably last longer than the original one with shields only. Long ago, the 1994 Chrysler Concorde/Dodge Intrepid/Eagle Vision with 3.5 engine had tensioning idler for the alternator and supposedly it was not serviceable, only replaceable as a unit. Pressed the old bearing out, bought new one at the local industrial supply house and going again a few minutes for about 12% of the cost of new idler assembly.
This is one of your best videos. Its always satisfying to fix what they say cant be done. Your customers dont know how good they have it. For every one mechanic with your knowledge their is 100 schmucks that just throw parts at problems and hope one sticks.
I've been studying vehicle repair as a shade tree and I'm always amazed at how many new parts there are that I've never really heard of or dealt with. That's why I love channels like yours!
That's a fix that saved some serious dough. Nice.
+Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Sure did
Look at that, it actually is serviceable. I'm glad you didn't just give up and ordered the whole thing as suggested by KIA. Not many mechanics would do that kinda stuff for people. Some would, but many wouldn't. Definitely getting kudos points for this one.
Japanese have torque specs for the licence plate holder. xD Koreans don't give a shit, just crank it down. haha
There's not a shop OR mechanic here in northeast Nebr that can think for themselves. If the computer can't tell them what's wrong with it, they are unable to 'fix' it. They literally give it back to you saying 'we were unable to find the problem. Shops here in Nebr are absolutely worthless. EVERY. ONE. OF. THEM.
I mean technically the viscous portion actually isn't serviceable, but the part the service bullitin was about is.
Good job man hope the Kia lady was appreciative of your skills
Unfortunately, there are more "parts swappers" than real mechanics, anymore!
A finely-tuned "calibrated hand" works wonders! No torque specs...no problem!
Better than new. Well done. The difference between a mechanic versus a parts changer. Keep it up.
well one thing is for sure you will never run out of work,you are a real mechanic
Another great video. Educational and entertaining. Can't beat that.
Lots of times in the absolute beginning of the manual there is a standard torque for the size bolt. Works for those not otherwise specified.
+Al Bergan That is right... or just common sense :)
@@SouthMainAuto
If you've torqued enough bolts over the years, the specs are in your right arm. It's called ''Tight Enough" lol lol!
despite some of the comments sounding somewhat objected to what you did, i for one think you deserve credit for not only going through all that work to see if you could save your customer money by seeing if you could fix it yourself, but by doing showing how far your wiling to go for your customers which in my opinion not only makes you a top Mechanic but a honest one at that, keep up the amazing work cheers ....
Props to you for saving Kia owners all over some money, if they only see this video. Wanted to share this... among many other ad hoc pieces to get the job done, I've used cut pieces of schedule40 PVC to push bearings in sometimes. If its only a portion of an inch you can put quite a bit of force on it without it deforming.
Torque spec: Tight is Tight,too tight is broke.......
One quarter before the breaking point is your amount of torque...lol
Tighten it down to it almost striped dack off 1/2 turn perfect
take it the one dislike is from Kia
Ross Charlie I went on a meth bender then shot some hi grade horse then found myself at a Kia dealershit and was so hi I bought a Kia Rio and days later when the drugs wore off I wanted to check the transmission oil and could not find the dip stick and called Kia they said the transmission was a self sealed life time transmission which I found very incredable! of course being a vet I over came and adapted and changed the fluid myself the stealershit wanted 3-4 hundred to change the fluid.😞
@@guyazbell8169 I have a 2014 Dodge Journey with "Lifetime Transmission fluid".... $1400 to change the fluid from the dealer. I told them they were crazy and they looked shocked.
Guy, I just inquired of the Honda dealership where I bought my CRV about changing the transmission fluid. “Lifetime” fluid with no dipstick, but they recommend changing it every 30,000 miles. They do a few other things for $400. This is for a drain and fill, not a flush (which Honda does not recommend).
Congratulations. You are a braver man than me, but your are very good. I hope your customer appreciates what you just did for them. You are one hell of a good technician!
Most mechanics would have just take the markup on the part and called it a day. You made money on the extra labor and the lady now has enough to afford a decent set of tires which you mentioned she needed. I know where I'd be buying my tires. Excellent job Eric.
Well done Dr! The lady should be thrilled with all the money you've saved her! Good man! It sure looked like I saw a German there in the lot : VW CC. When are we going to see that? Lol!
+Nick Nicu Ohhhh yeahhhh the CC... needs a H2O pump.... grrrr
+South Main Auto Repair Plastic impeller and electric? Oh wait!...maybe not on that model... That would make a great video though! Especially since you never do German.
I just wanna hide in the corner...
+South Main Auto Repair LOL! Come on now Doctor...
HaHa - Well all the leaves are down up in Muskrat Dam. First it's Kroil and today it's that fancy bearing seal lube , never new it existed . I do think you should give credit to the 80 year old gentleman that sends you these fantastic tips. Just Love these old-timers , their real sharp guys. Ha didn't want to wake up the neighbors. 👍👍
+Steve Rob I'm not quite 80 yo yet but most of us old timers used vasoline or lithium grease on everything cuz we didn't have assembly lube and other job specific lubricants, in fact most engine rebuilders used white lithium grease for engine assembly.
wysetech2000 I don't think your even close to 80, well neither am I but ill tell you what im nothing to look at for sure :) I do remember them times and it seemed to work back then, man what id give to go back then. HAHA
+wysetech2000 Specifically Lubriplate 105 I believe. Fact is that it worked then and likely still does. Not everything in the world has been invented in the last 5 years.
+Steve Rob AMEN!
+wysetech2000 Like vaseline on a cork gasket.
Service Bulletin said replace entire assembly you sourced the bearing and seal. Moral of this story is that KIA is full of you know what. Just subscribed.
Eric- you went beyond the call of duty on this repair. Most techs don't have the patience to complete a repair like that. Swapping out the whole Viscous Coupling would have been a lot easier- and costlier.
good information with entertainment value included. like on the gratuitous money shots.
Yea, Yea it is a good video. I did like that he used the TOPTUL flex head 1/4 ratchet but I have to comment on the line, "I didn't want to wake up the neighbors." I've been to his shop and I've been to his house and TRUST ME, he hasn't got any neighbors to wake up other than bear, deer, and rabbits.
Maybe he meant the neighbors in other rooms of the house. ;)
+anti0918 Are there neighbors near the shop?
+SATAMAN Schmidt Dennis - do you sell the 1/4 grinder that Eric's was using?
+Hawaiian F150 Do you mean the 4" vertical cut off wheel. I didn't see a grinder. These are made by Astro and you can buy them from Amazon.
+SATAMAN Schmidt. Yep, I meant cut off air tool. The old engineer in me spoke losely.
Yeah Amazon has it for about $90 or so. I'm gonna give Astro a call tomorrow since you don't seem to have it.
Just wanted to give you first shot.
Very satisfying repair for all parties. Hope that lady rewarded you.
This 2 part series is a perfect example of someone who loves what they do. Others would just say yep the part is 1500 plus labour yadda yadda. This is what a true tradesman does.
Eric, 2 questions. ! You are using new tools. What happened to the Milwaukee M12 ratchet? Question 2.How many Partridge have you managed to get? I managed to get a few. I enjoy your videos.Thanks for sharing, Ken
+kenskip1 No grouse yet and yeah I have been getting some new tools. Still have the Milwaukee too. I just like to use all of them time to time.
My stomach gets sick every time I gotta use a thin cutoff wheel Had one go boom on a jobsite cutting rebar through the knuckle into he bone. Had one go boom at home with face shield on. Stuck in the shield. And they were a guide quality blade .... Careful peeps. ....
One of the guys a work had one come apart and mess up his hand pretty good. Unfortunately using a cutoff wheel is a necessary evil and the best you can do is keep your important parts out of the disk rotation just in case it does blow apart.
+Jason Curry Gotta be quick like a bunny
Most cutoff disc failures and the results of the failure come from cutting parts that are loaded and the wheel gets pinched and breaks apart, think about what you're cutting and any loads before grinding.... and wear safety gear.... safety third ;)
They go boom if you move 'em sideways during cutting. They're only made for cutting. Even thinking about grinding makes them come in your face.
The 3mm discs are also made for cutting only but with experience you can grind a little with them too. Not so with the 1 mm discs...
Learn a lot watching you dismantle and renovate the “unserviceable” part. You are a tremendous teacher.
You have good intuition on this stuff. My Dad was a wizard with cars... and I'm just a level 2 mage... It encourages all us back yard guys to not fear the unknown.... and make a valid attempt.
Another video that Kia parts department doesn't want you to know about. lol Nice job.
+lar4305 Oh I am sure it will make the forums!
+South Main Auto Repair Maybe if more places start to fix them rather then replace the unit , the factory may start to supply a rebuild kit.
Again the worst part is she probably has no idea what he just did for her. He saved her so much money and learned something for himself.
+livalittle100 she was greatful
You sir are a rare mechanic. You fixed a problem rather than replacing a problem assembly .
boys and girls, I have yet to meet a tech/mechanic that couldn't learn a thing or two from this man..... if you watch a few of his videos you will see poetry in motion....wether u recognize what you are witnessing is amazing or not Is another thing....true professional....
Eric = Epic
Eric, brother do you ever sleep....lol
I think the videos are on pre set uploads.
+Edward Shen I think they upload overnight.
+Jeffrey dontyouwish What is this sleep you talk about?
I dont know, Ill let you know when I find out what it is. Got Pneumonia for past 3 weeks aint no sleeping for this body...ugh
Jeffrey dontyouwish oh man sorry to hear about that!? Yikes! Hope you get better soon!
You just saved this person almost $1000.00. Good job Eric.
Great Job, nice to see someone going to the trouble and hassle of doing the best thing for the customer rather than lining their own pockets and just changing a whole uinit where only a bearing and seal were required.
Nice to see someone so dedicated to saving the customer money and doing the job properly also. 5 stars, keep it up.
Eric! Did you just let that driveshaft hang unsupported by the CV joint at 32:15?! The horror! Thought I'd save you the trouble before others get hung up on that little slip up LOL :)
+motoYam82 lol
+motoYam82 Oh noes the horror!
+motoYam82 will you forgive me?
Well I think I would rather hang a driveshaft off of an output shaft than change a transmission due to not knowing how to check the fluid level
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Good to see you working on something you have not done a million times. I liked the view from the "top of Avoca", too. The landscape reminds me of northern Maine.
Hands Down, this Lady should be very happy! Your a class A+mechanic, I do not know what you charged this lady? But your time labor, Noticed from @ least 5 to 7 Years ago! now in 2023 most garages charge 130 an hr. if i was to estimate this job now a days prob looking at around 1500 $ Easily.... Wish I had you hands down for my mechanic PERIOD Much Respect to you Eric Great Channel and Thanks for the video! You Sir are absolutely Awesome
You may be the only mechanic in the US to care enough to save that sweet lady over $1000 in repairs! You're the best!