New Engine! Full of Codes! Ford F-150 5.4 3 Valve P0345 P0175 P0063 P2006 P2195
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Could it be that the wiring harness itself is supposed to sit higher? 22:03 is where i am at but was looking at it thinking it was layin pretty low. Had a similar issue on a fuse box i was asked to check. Shop had comhow got part of the harness stuck in the upper control arm and everything was stretched until it broke the fuse box.
***24:44 nvm
Just curious, does the disclaimer you gave on Part 1 automatically carry over to Part 2?
@RainmanRaysRepair I never tried the string technique before, however when I was younger, my dad built my mom's engine in the Camaro, he used fingernail polish on the sensors threads, ever since I used that trick I never had one leak, and it's not a permanent glue either that's the simple trick that has never failed me. I should note it's never failed me on a temp sensor, untested on other sensors
Loctite 55 is Pipe & Thread Sealant 😉😀
Do you show the customers the videos to show them what you found?
I think the customer is lucky to have someone trustworthy to look over this install…
The seal business, I suppose so, my only thought is that perhaps liquid could wick its way between the string as it has a helical gap by the nature of it being a string. Adding ptfe tape flat over all surfaces means the peaks and valleys of the thread are all covered equally and the tape will conform to the hole better. But given it’s small size, I’m guessing it really won’t make any difference in your example.
He needs to sue those clowns.
Trust worthy mechanics rely on their skill to earn their wages, were untrustworthy mechanics rely on cheating customers to make their profits and Ray is one of those who the quality of the work is worth the money you’re paying the man
The previous shop did a proper hack and slash type of job. Possibly worse as it never worked right.
@@GeorgeSemelThe owner should, he will have Rays invoice to make it right again and the video of the proof. If i was the customer i would go after them for atleats some of the cost back, plus Rays invoice because garrentee if they did to to this customer theyve botched other installs that those owners probably dont even know. Paying thousands of dollars and you get this is just shoddy and lazyness
Part 3 is now mandatory….you’ve got us hooked now!
Got to know what the final problem is. :)
I agree, we need closure!
Right?! I'm invested now.
Yes Part 3
I agree! you can't leave us hanging! I'm gonna quit you if you do not have pt3 lol
The sign of a good mechanic is . When you have major repair done and you can't tell they have ever been there
I am now 76 years old but back in the day, I did all my own car repair work - water pumps, radiators, points, plugs, condenser, brakes, clutch plates, oil changes, repack wheel bearings, etc. Today, I would not even attempt it. My dwell meter would be of no use to set timing - ha, ha. Thanks to the powers that be, this stuff is way to complicated and packed in there to make working on cars fun. Heck, I used to stand under the hood inside the engine bay of my 75 F100 inline six. What an engine that was. My 61 Falcon was not too difficult either. However, replacing ball joints with a chisel and hammer could be a little difficult and lead to some questionable language.
Yes @johnruff4025 I'm 78, and back in the day, I pulled the Engine out of my 1975 Triumph Sedan, did Pistons/Rings/Oversize Big End/Camshaft bearings, sent the Camshaft/Crankshaft out to be reground, reassembled, only got the Distributer 180degrees out once. I was surprised to find out that the 6 cylinder 2L engine in my Triumph 2000, originated in the1950's in The Standard Vanguard. The Triumph 2000 was not 'quick off the mark', with the weight of the fully independent suspension of the day, but It would comfortably sit on 90MPH all day long, and go around corner like it was on rails!!
@51:00 solving problems before they become problems! Very refreshing in a business that thrives on creating problems to keep customers coming back!
Verrry good... But . that poor little zip tie is gonna be a gonner in a handful of months if not days if it's that close to exhaust
Your attention to detail and manual dexterity are - or should be - things of legend. I am in absolute awe of what you do.
Re: Teflon tape. Whether using flat or rolled, apply to threads clockwise (for right hand thread) to prevent unravelling when bolt or other is inserted/turned. Enjoy your vids and seeing your professional progress.
Only on a right hand pipe threds
Left hand you do the opposite.
Google lefthand pipe threds.
As a separate issue,
Unless there is an issue with the threads, all tapered brass npt fittings don't normally require Teflon tape or rtv paste, the fitting is purposely malleable enough so its supposed to seat and self itself . I would add this also applies to high pressure stainless steel compression fittings with built in ferule collars and energizing rings. Given the industry that I worked at for many years, anti-galling paste was the only thing that was acceptable. The argument from 3rd party inspectors was such that the fittings are supposed to be engineered by a standard to seal and hold pressure during graphed hydro or compressed gas leak down tests,. To pass inspection they required tests on all clean seal connections while not conflicted with testing the teflon tape.
When it comes to low risk, low pressure , I see no issues with the use of tape in the right hands to ensure seals. I've seen plastic shopping bags used in the past as thread tape and it worked.
if his teflon wrap fails and causes engine damage, the warranty liability passes to him.
My take on Rolled vs Flat teflon tape. Rolled once over the bolt is equivalent to Flat rolled 3 or 4 times over the bolt.
@@riaanlouw1874 If you mean hydraulic "fitting", I would concur with the thickness.
I've never see Teflon tape used on a bolt although I've see copper wire wrapped around a bolt and used as a Band-Aid Heli coil.
As for pipe threads, it comes down to the thread pitch -wave and crest and TPI(threads per Inch)
BSP, JIC, NC, NPT, Buttress. Residual Teflon usually stays in the wave of a male hose/ pipe fitting when a connection is broken.
Some thread tape types varies in thickness as well, I've noticed this between white and light powder blue.
If they'd intended you to use the Teflon tape as a string, they'd have sold you Teflon string.
It tends string up anyway even when I’m doing plumbing so I mean… I don’t see a major issue
You use as a string and without ripping apart you continue to wrap as tape, but it is only good to metal/metal or pvc male, metal female connections. Watch any plumber video and you will see.
A string walks into the bar…..
Make sure your customer takes the bill back to where the engine was installed and have them pay for it. The customer should be paying a dime for this. Thanks Ray.
As a plumber in the past the twisted Teflon is not going to seal a pressurized system. By putting the tape in only the root of the thread you will not get any to seal the tips. That is why it is applied flat. The shoulders of the threads push the Teflon to the root and the tip while also filling any gap in the shoulders.
It is one of many cool looking but not actual working things on the interwebs
Tell us about helical leakage paths. Unless you are using NPTF threads you need to use a sealant on pipe threads and the sealant does indeed hold pressure. Hydraulic systems generally use O-rings due to the very high pressures.
I like it when you go start to finish on a single vehicle. Chasing down leads (or your tail in some cases) is tedious, but fulfilling. It shows how some of the strangest things can pop codes.
Looking at this truck makes me think of something you should do for your customers that I do for all of mine... Polish the headlights. I do it for free for all of my customers. Takes me 5 minutes per light and my customers always love it when I point out that we did it. It's one of the little things that makes my customers keep coming back.
Another is to clean the windshield and drivers window. A clean window makes the vehicle run better ya know, LOL. But seriously it gives a better impression.
I stopped counting the times i discovered the shop either didnt do the work i paid for or did it bad. I always check afterwards. So, i now bought a 10 year old gm mokka, and will do normal service myself and only use the shop when it gets complicated.
It's places and people like that, that give us "Real" mechanics a bad reputation and have customers questioning us. Thanks Ray for the honesty and integrity that you show. As a master myself you give me hope for future mechanics and technicians seeing your videos.
My hair is falling out just thinking about putting the bulk of the engine back together only to find out codes are still popping up. This was soooooo anxiety inducing. What a huge job.
Please do a follow up on the cam phaser issue! I have heard that aftermarket phasers are junk and just cause more problems. Good videos!
It's hard to find people today that takes a little pride in their workmanship! I wouldn't hesitate to take my automobiles to you!
I was taught to only use thread sealer or pipe dope on sensor threads if the sensor uses it's threading as a ground connection.
That rattle at start up could be the stabilizers with no bushings? Love your work ethics Ray! Keep it up.
Oh that's true.....I didn't even think about that. The engine shakes the chassis ever so slightly, and tapatap.
Good old Fabric Tesa Tape oh yeah the good stuff 10:11 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
Ray’s famous golden rule is just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s good
Thst shift cable got cooked pretty good on the exhaust nice find Raymond 51:38 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
It is often worse to fix other peoples mistakes then do the job yourself from scratch. It's like remodeling a house, you never know what's behind the walls until you tear into them... What a botch job this was. Kudos to Ray for patiently wading through that swamp.. And yes the owner ought to get some form of compensation from that butcher shop...
Really. You spend more time trying to figure what the previous person did than actually fixing the problem.
Ray I have to say how impressed I was with you on this vehicle! You made sure to fix and properly put the wire harnesses all back in place! The original Mechanic that installed that motor did a quick sloppy job! It's people like you that give me hope for the future! Awesome Job! You are superior to all!
I worked as an electrical engineer designing power supplies. Lots of troubleshooting why prototype does not work. Ray is very talented in troubleshooting and explaining.
I love older cars. You don't have all the wiring and other stuff to work around. More room to work. Cleaner.
Your camera skills beats any professional documentary
38:31 every time a bell rings, an angel gets it's wings.!!!!!!!!
Ray, I couldn't help but wonder if the person and/or shop that did the install/repair of this truck previously was watching your videos. Perhaps the owner will encourage them to watch. Great diag and repair. You're a credit to the automotive repair profession.
Most low IQ "mechanics" doing shoddy work will never get it. You could force that guy to watch this video strapped to a chair with his eyes taped open, and he will absolutely keep doing it wrong anyway.
Just found this channel. Finally someone who understands what I deal with every freaking day for like the past 30 years or around the time mechanics had to become software engineers as well...
At 34:14 I thought, "all those 10mm bolts, and he hasn't lost his 10mm socket yet". Literally 2 seconds later, 34:16.... it's gone. LOL
Great job diagnosis & correct assembly Have a great day
Teflon tape used flat is a very effective sealing method. I'd would only use the half piece flat.
A common technique with PTFE tape (you call it Teflon tape) is not to wrap parallel threads but twist it up and wind it as a grommet up against the shoulder stop on the fitting. As it compresses right down you do need to be generous with it. This works very well on all plumbing applications and your sensor is essentially identical in application. I'm not just quoting an opinion, as a plumber and heating engineer in the UK for most of my life once we got away from the old fashioned hemp (looks like a handful of blonde hair) and Boss White (an oil-based sealing compound) PTFE tape became the sealing product of choice. Tapered threads yes - wrap the threads with a few layers of tape. But parallel threads make a grommet to be compressed between the stop and the fitting.
here in Spain you can get teflon "string".
The rest of the world just wraps it around the threads. It works. and the threads don't seize over time.
@@shadetreemech290on parallel threads you can’t reasonably do that because the tolerances are too small to accept the additional thickness of the Teflon. Hence why he said to wrap it on tapered threads, but grommet it on parallel. Personally, I prefer using Teflon paste - it lubricates the threads on the way in, rather than jamming them up. It means you can get your joint a little tighter, and get a better seal.
@@beelseboob okay
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My mechanic of many years is wanting to do less and less work these day, i told him today to be more like Rainman Ray bro.
Great diagnostic skills and a totally honest man keep up the great work, Ray.
Thank you Ray for great video, keep us updated.
I noticed his honesty from the get go.😊
Love love LOVE this series! As a 5.4l 3v owner who's replaced all the timing components, oil pump, roller followers, lash adjusters, and the list goes on, this customer is so very lucky to have you! I can't imagine me, much less a shop, leaving so much broken, mis routed, and just totally wrong after someone else spent thousands, and that's just for the install. I shiver to think about the Fraser rebuilt engine. Wow, just wow!
Well done Ray!! Not so much for the other guy. I've done many, many 5.4 3valve jobs, timing chains, heads, engine swaps, and in 25 years, don't think I've seen a hack job quite that bad. Excellent work reassembling Humpty Dumpty.👍👍
Teflon sealant also comes in a paste format, typically used in plumbing applications. But for that sensor thread more than reasonable in my opinion. I would venture to guess it was a tapered thread and proper torque seals it without any need of sealant at all. 👊
Teflon tape is a lubricant. The threads will seal themselves. Teflon tape will help the treads turn further upon themselves creating more surface to seal against. Therefore spinning the Teflon tape then forcing it between the treads is not a help.
Don't believe everything you see on the internet.
The starter and that o2 sensor on that side is one tough thing to work on.
This guy is a blessing to the poor cars tortured by other mechanics. He's not simply trying to do a decent job on his own but also fixes the problems and damages introduced by the cobblers.
The Teflon tape wrap is an old timers plumbers trick for sealing plumbing but they obviously did not have Teflon soo the used graphite cording.
Im still shocked on every issue that was botched on this engine install 0:38 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
GREAT video Ray...you must do a Part 3! Inquiring minds want to know!
The doctor of diagnosis is on duty! Well done Sir!
Not being mechanically inclined, I found these two videos to be VERY informative. I find you have an innate ability to teach, encompassing instruction with humor👍👍. You don't know, but your videos have given this almost 70 year old the drive to learn more about mechanics and their application to my quad (my retirement activity😉). Thank you Ray👍👍. Bob from Nevada. P.S., I'm jealous of those that live in your area that can call on you for diag., services, and repair.
It is awsome that you went on your own. You know things really do happen for a reason, maybe it was just you time to be an educator, and employer. Also to be an example to others.
I used to be a mechanic for the military & I frequently fix my own vehicles... I still learned some new things today. Cloth tape? Genius. Some of the tools you're using would be perfect for situations I continually deal with. Genius. Sounds basic knowledge but honestly I have not been taught a lot of these things. I was not a vehicle mechanic but rather a flightline mechanic so maybe that's something to do with it lol.
Cloth tape was standard in the old days but slow to do to whole looms so they use more split tubing for speed.
@@jostouw4366 Ah yes split tubing, that one I do know!
Ray, I'm surprised you didn't clean off the bottom of the intake manifold from all of what looks like coolant residue. It would drive me crazy knowing it was there :)
You cant see it
@@GizmettiYet, sillywwabbit and I know it’s still there. I comfort myself by telling myself it’s staining and not superficial.
Please do a part 3, I want to know what you find!
You got guts for using an autozone sensor in that location rather than OEM. Good luck
No other option except for chinesium. They are on strike. Even if you take your car to the dealer you may end up with Chinese yum if they do not have the part in stock
Teflon tape would work ok in this application. There are also some manufacturers that make a CONDUCTIVE anti seize compound that you should use on sensors that require the sensor to ground for electrical feedback. This provides thread sealing properties, allows for easier disassembly, while also allowing electrical continuity to ground. Judging from the fact that there are 2 wires in the connector, this is probably not a ground required sensor such as some single wire oil pressure switches on the older engines.
I feel like shipping my Mountaineer all the way to Florida for its engine work.. complete transparency with 100% integrity and mad skills with highest intention.. Ray's customers are so fortunate to have him and his crew.
Excellent troubleshooting, Ray! But don't leave us hanging - we still want to know the outcome of the cam phaser issue, and whether the long block was a good'un or not. Yeah, we're just nosy. Sorry.
I don't think anything Ray has done so far would invalidate any warrany on the engine? Might have to go back to the engine Co for the cam phaser?
Dear Ray. The shop that worked on that poor horse was in the driveway! Good job on the factory routings and min. tapes! Should have offered a cooling system flush and thermostat, coolant diagnostic. It's the season! And you're in the hood, saves the customer money in the long run. Good job 2all 🥶🐲
The rattle can also be caused by a cheap oil filter with an improper drain back valve. Looked like the orange can of death installed on this engine. I know because I bought one with a cheap filter that rattled on start up. I put a motorcraft filter on and good synthetic oil and it’s been quiet since then.
It sounds like oil pressure I hope
I used the 'orange can of death' on my GTI for 235K miles with no problems....maybe you got a defective one?
@@jonmack5359
Fords are more sensitive to them. I’ve owned 6 Crown Victoria’s and several Ford trucks. All of them demanded Motorcraft or Wix filters.
@@Challengerscatpack50 odd, but if thats what works.....
@@edbaker1016
Fords overhead cam engines need oil to the chains as fast as it can get there. If the anti drain back valve is cheap, it takes time to get the oil pressure back and the chains will rattle against the guides. Between me, my brother, and friends, I have seen it on at least 20 different Fords with the 4.6 and 5.4 engines. The large police department that I bought many Crown Vic’s from only used Motorcraft or Wix oil filters for this reason. I found out the hard way.
As for the Teflon tape; I was a Steamfitter in Florida at Chattahoochee Mental Institution. I have 5400 man hours as an inline trap rebuilder. Teflon tape is good to use if you eventually want to remove the piece. So, to answer your question, yes, you can wrap Teflon tape around the threads like that. What matters most is the seal. In your case, it’s all good. Just make sure you bottom out the sensor and the way they’re built you don’t need to guess.
“Some idiot put rtv on the gasket … but I’m going to put this untested Teflon tape on the threads”. 😂😂😂
Professional Plumbers use that trick with the PTFE all the time Ray. (sealing tape). It not only works, it saves a lot of time trying to keep the tape flat. MORE STEEEAAAM!!!
Teflon tape is technically just a thread lube. It doubles as a sealer, but you need an actual thread sealer if you want to ensure that there is no leak. With the official jargon said, I use it all the time to seal threads, but be sure to wrap the thread in a direction that prevents it from unraveling.
One thing I have learned, especially with special/problem cars is the following phrase: "We'll need to check/replace [component/wire/thing] first then continue diagnosis"
I try my hardest, unless I know FOR SURE IT'S THIS ONE THING to not say this is all it is. It's covered my butt MANY times it becomes habit. Always leave your self a way out.
I like how excited Ray got when he found where the O2 plug goes
I don't care how many videos you make about 1 vehicle, I'll watch them all!
The other half of such a seal was to wrap it once around "normally" await the results you find....GO RAY!!! DVD:)
Loving the longer videos! Gives us more in depth looks at the shop and the processes which happen to make repairs and/or diagnose problems. 👍🏻
We used to use what we called bees wax to hold bolts in sockets so we could reach the holes to install them. It was a yellowish thick sticky stuff. Just a dab in a socket. That was jet engines way back.
Ray, your diagnostic ability is awesome! BTW, at 35:00, it looked like there was a bracket on the lower right of that cable bundle (all taped up). I think that wire would plug on facing downward.
I just scanned your last three videos and you're clean except for one possible spambot that I didn't report because it wasn't trying to cheat anybody. Good show!
Looking forward to see what's the cause of the one issue. Love how meticulous you are in that everything is where it should be. Have a good one Ray!
The Best Mechanic to have is one that loves his job and is passionate about it, Ray is by far the Best Mechanic in Florida ☀️
Seeing the shoddy work / shortcuts on the reassembly, I would suspect the installer reused the intake manifold gaskets and used RTV sealant as one more shortcut to reduce his cost, increasing the profit for him.
Dropping that throttle body bolt reminded me of when I dropped a bolt on my 944 and it fell into the reference sensor hole and landed behind the flywheel. Easiest way to retrieve it was to remove the entire engine. Not a mistake I want to make again.
Always enjoy your videos. Great work again Ray. I've used that teflon tape trick before on pressure lines. Always works great.
The little stuff that you care about is why I wish you were closer. Good job!
I am finding that Ray seems to be explaining way more than usual lately YES?
That's how my Dad taught me to do that with the tape. I've always done it that way.
First view first comment!!! Morning Ray and everyone out there watching. I get to enjoy my coffee with some Ray!!! NICE!!!
Perfect lunchtime viewing in the UK
Good morning to you my friend in the UK!!
Or should I say afternoon!!!
I know this is old, but it's possible the start up rattle is due to that crappy Fram oil filter. We've seen issues with those draining back when they sit overnight.
As an installer myself, I know just how unforgiving wiring harnesses are, it's imperative they go back on to the engine exactly the way they came off, my engine installs look like they were never touched when I get done, they look factory, I pride myself on that, and also no check engine light on first start up that's my goal. Great videos you make.
Twisting the Teflon tape is NOT a good idea. Mostly it gets pushed up off of the threads and ends up at the top acting like an o-ring at best and more often not sealing anything. The tape is designed to be wrapped over the threads coating them with a thin layer that provides the seal. In the future I highly recommend you use it as it is designed and forget about twisting it into a string.
It’s mostly used as a lubricant to aid in tightening the threads enough for the pitch to seal as designed by pipe threads. When your dealing with other thread types it’s a whole different situation.
I had a water connection under my kitchen sink that refused all attempt to seal it over several weeks. I saw the same video about twisting the Teflon tape. I tried it and had as much difficulty as you did and found that it didn't seal any better than my previous attempts. I found that the threads were sharp enough to destroy the Teflon tape attempts. I ended up using a gas pipe tape which is a bit thicker and resists tearing better. Success finally! I think it was my 10th or so attempt.
Maybe it’s time to pay a lawyer to send a letter to the shop that installed the engine. He needs to recoup Ray’s charges to straighten out that mess. The shop undoubtedly brushed him off when he took it back.
Unfortunately, many shops like that operate on a complete shoe string with the next job paying for the current job. And even bigger issue, though, is finding a lawyer to take a case like this on contingency, simply no money in it.
Probably better luck in small claims court, although getting any award collected would be a total crap shoot.
Unfortunately the process for recouping damages as an injured party has become insanely expensive. So much so that the majority of consumers who've gotten screwed decide to not pursue justice and reimbursement.
Businesses that routinely screw people over either through incompetence or malice deserve to have their name outed on social media. Putting them in a position to get good or fold is the only way to protect future customers.
next time, take a string and tie a sliding loop in one end. Tie the other end up above and drop the string down the path you want the line, cable, part to go....then use the loop to hold the cable, line, whatever and go back above and pull it up. That would have made things easier with the O2 sensor cable.
I would definitely swap the camshaft position sensors before tracing the wiring. Easy way to make sure it’s not a failed sensor.
It's funny how I'd always think abt the lack of space for recording and the inability to take out clips by hand, until the day I tried to unplug the alternator connector by hand. There was no space, even for just my hand, and I couldn't remove the plug!
Great work as always. PLUS I must add that the 4K HDR video was a real treat. Everything was super clear and bright. Thanks!
I dont know about everyone else but I like seeing job completion. If theres still issues with truck Id like to see full diag and repair.
The Teflon tape thing on the sensor is definitely not a bad thing. Everybody does it and it works. Who ya
Man i wish you lived closer to me. Youd have my repeat business for life. Not a lot of mechanics like questions about their work let alone videoing it and postin it for all to see. Btw thanks for teaching the rtv dab trick.
I noticed when I applied tape on treads it's best to start with very thin layer as tightly as possible. If I don't it just builds up at the end of tread and it's pointless using it
This "mechanic" who changed this engine had this truck so confused on fuel it might have damaged itself if the owner hadn't been smart enough to take it to a competent mechanic afterward. Thanks for being one, and thanks for sharing the carnage!
In the 90'S detroit diesel had a temp sensor that had red sealant applied at the manufacturer, after about 40,000 miles the sealant dried out and lost ground to the block causing all sorts of faults and codes. the fix required removing the red crap from the threads and putting the sensor back in dry.
Guy at work told us that Teflon tape is not a sealant it is a lubricant like a non-stick pan. I think it bunches up in the imperfections of the threads and stops up the holes. I have never had an issue with just wrapping the tape flat on the threads but only tapered threads. I also let it roll off backwards, not like electrical tape, so I can control tension of the tape with my other thumb.
Back in the 1930s plumbers used 'cotton thread & pipe dope' to seal the 'new fangled' NPT pipe & fittings.
When you have to work blind you could use the camera (gopro) as your eyes and monitor on you phone. Gives us a great view too
I would 100% call what the installer did as fraud. They did not install the engine properly and hid issues they created as much as possible. Costing the owner time and money to get it fixed and then to fo after the original installer for some kind of refund. It is great to see you taking the time to document it all and being upfront about what you are seeing.
Swap hands, thread section in left hand and you can wrap tape around thread over top away from you. Easy peasy.
Tesa cloth tape is indeed WAY better than electrical tape and not that expensive. I picked up 5 rolls of it for under $15 a while back when on sale from an Amazon merchant and once I received picked up 5 more to share with friends and family.
What a mess to have to clean up after someone else performed shoddy work. Great job, Ray.