Kwasi

Great vid man

i really enjoyed the quick run down format. i did the valve covers on my 2010 escrape v6 but apparently everything else decided to start leaking. irritating hazard, engine and transmission are killer. love hearing that V6 open up.

41 hours? Wtf?

I can't even begin to imagine the fear that the Japanese citizens experienced when dozens of B-29's bombed their cities, destroying nearly everything in their path. It is no wonder that when one single plane flew over Hiroshima on Aug 6th, 1945 carrying the 1st droppable Atomic Bomb that they didn't think much of it... until it exploded. It's mind-numbing taken the times into account. The B-29 was and remained for years after WWII the most advanced bombing platform in the world. The Soviets copied it down to the last nut and bolt. Fifi and it's cousin, Doc, are flying history books and an awesome tribute to that period in time.

I toured FiFi in 2014 when she came into KOLM (Olympia WA). I was amazed at the "tunnel" from the foreward to aft section of the plane. Not much room to scoot thru if you were a bit chubby like me!

Thanks so much. It's great to see filming from the rear. I was in the front. We flew out of Schenectady N.Y.. My dad piloted the B-29s from the Philippines into the Japanese mainland.

Had an opportunity to fly with the CAF a couple of years ago. Brought back a lot of memories. .Probably would have been better with less talking in the background

This was the worst job I have ever done. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.

Brilliant, great catch William! Hi from 'Across the Pond'.

Poor camera work ok you must try keeping it still ok. 😊

That a ,fifty caliber machine gun

I had the opportunity to see Fifi at Spokane's Geiger field many years ago. No one was allowed in the aft compartment, but we did get to climb up into the forward compartment. All seats were taken so I only got to sit at the flight engineer's station. That was very interesting all in itself. Can you imagine sitting in those seats for a 12-hour bombing mission? Then, there was the incredible noise on the flight line as a wing of bombers began starting engines and taxiing to the runway.

My daughter has loved this plane since she was 3 years old today she's 28 with a daughter of her own who loves the blue angles

We got to watch her last weekend at the Reading World War 2 weekend, lord I knew she was big but I was in ahh at how well she flew and to think at war time seeing 40 50 even 60 of these, plus B17, 24s taking off just impressive.

Great to see despite the shaky filming! LOLZ! That damn APU is what caught fire and destroyed KeeBird up in Greenland

Well done! That leak is pretty serious and dangerous. Flames under my '04 MPV escalated this from "nagging leak" to "need to fix immediately" status.

I was a Mazda tech from 08 to 13 and the oil pain and timing cover leaks on theses was always super common. Was not uncommon to reseal a couple in a week sometimes in a day. With a lift and air tools this can be done in an hour or so. You're a real one for doing it in the yard. I know this was not fun without a lift. Nothing ever is.

So would it be easier to pull the engine for it

This video was incredibly helpful and I could not have replaced the gaskets without your help - thank you very much (longer video as well). This was by far the most extensive work I've done on my vehicle and it took me ~60 hours (noting my inexperience and I replaced all my spark plugs which broke and left 3/6 of the threads stuck, taking a lot of extra time). I have a 2010 Ford Escape XLT (3L, V6). There were some variations, so do your research at each stage and the concepts are all the same. A few more comments: 1) Bolt map - I used old cardboard, outlined (i.e. valve cover, timing chain cover, oil pan) the part and placed the bolts in to ensure the bolts returned to their original spot. This was in addition to labeling bags for everything else. 2) My alternator was in the front of the engine but still had to remove a portion to unlock the timing chain cover. 3) I also replaced the intake manifold and EGR gasket which were quite worn. My vehicle has 285k. This fixed the P0171 (too lean) code that popped up after putting everything back together (took extra time to diagnose as well). 4) If you're an amateur I would highly suggest taking video/pictures at each step and including commentary to refer back to. Especially if doing over a longer period as it starts to get blurry over time. 5) My harmonic balancer didn't have bolt holes and therefore I needed a claw configuration. Make sure to double check which one you need. I view this tool mandatory to properly get the job done. 6) My timing chain cover was incredibly hard to remove (highly recommend the valve covers are removed). I ended up placing a 2x4 against the bolts that connect the timing chain cover to the engine mount and carefully tapped with a hammer until released. I watched the gap/crack slowly widen over an hour and once loose the cover was easily pulled out.

Any idea what a mechanic would charge to do this, I'm in SW Florida.

Great Job !! You took your time and did it the right way!!

what's the best tool to use to get the exhaust off to drop the oil pan?? I tried using a 3/8 drill and socket combo but it didn't work...

Excellent video, lots of info... need this done as well as track down an exhaust leak and extract a broken ac compressor bolt to replace. You do anything with the timing chain? Rails or tensioner? You replace the cam or crank sensors? Thx in advance... just trying to get all my ducks in a row and parts on hand before i tackle this elephant👍;)

43 hrs???? Iam plannnig to do it this weekend

After all that work in the rain I sure hope your lady friend let you tap her threads.

43 hrs?

Nice work and quite helpful vid! Is the engine still dry?

very explicative job! thank you

Do you have to remove the oil pan?

Is it possible to add permatex on the entire surface where the gaskets go? I am about to do the same project, but i am really tempted to add it. Is it good to do so? Thanks

I have 3 vehicle with this motor and 1 is getting this done next weekend. Gonna be some beer drinkin on this one haha

Well done!!! Big job that I'm about to do, very nervous and the only car I have so hopefully 2 or 3 days but knowing me 4 or 5.

Ur sharp blade just ripped it...smh

Mrs. Moto keeps everything in Ziploc bags too.

Good stuff nice video.

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U R a coward

I had a 2001 Saturn SL2 I got in 2006 with 79,500 miles and it was alright for about the first year. Then afterwards it just started falling apart, even with how well I cared for it and kept on top of the maintenance. Mine had all the same issues besides maybe four or five.

I have about 25 of these in my building, suckers' already leaking 2 years after replacing the 1200 cartridge. I am having the hardest time figuring out how to install the upper bracket like you are doing at 7:30. Mine does not so simply slip in, same design too.

Whoa, very cool

Reasons why Saturn died

Virtually every mid-2000s or earlier GM car will fail the one-finger test.

Or better yet buy a Scag.

I'd like to do this. Would you change anything about where/how you made the various cuts?

You may want to take a closer look at the transmission used in the lower end x3 series. Same crap k46 as the big box models. So your blanket statement isn’t correct at all.

Well shit if I’d known there was a Gamestop there, i would’ve gone 😂

I talked to several John Deere dealers and they all said they're all the same mowers, no difference between the mowers sold at Home Depot and John Deere dealers.

Buy a Honda.

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