CAN WE FIX IT? 3.6L Pentastar Core Engine Teardown To Save The Family Van W/

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

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!

[@clbcl5]

Is the monetary contributions made going to the cost and expenses in the project or to the family?

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

@@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

[@granolatimes7185]

​@RainmanRaysRepairs you guys are awesome.

[@Onewheelordeal]

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

[@00taohio85]

Agree i watch both along with south main and pine hollow. Learned enough to be dangerous on my cars.

[@TosiFamilyHope]

We are absolutely floored by you and Ray's kindness and generosity in doing this for our family. I cannot thank you enough.

[@rexmasters1541]

There are lots of good people in this Country!!!!!

[@dposcuro]

I hope everything goes well for you!

[@healedinthegarden5729]

May the Lord of Hosts be with you and your family. May His Love be your guiding light.

[@greenthing99100]

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

[@geoffbuck6890]

@@healedinthegarden5729 No need to resort to superstitious mumbo-jumbo when recognising a human act of kindness…

[@terryrobertson8382]

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.

[@skyler951]

Very generous of you Terry , God Bless

[@terryrobertson8382]

@@skyler951 Thank You, as Eric said, if it seems right it is right.

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you so much, Terry!

[@Tylers24]

Did he send it to you? I see he didn’t even like your comment.

[@terryrobertson8382]

@@Tylers24 Never saw or heard anything from him.

[@stevenmaynard8577]

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.

[@noquestions9529]

Doing a donut in your neighborhood in 15 minutes

[@stevenmaynard8577]

That would be a quick way to get your tires shot out

[@nukesrus2663]

I would pay to see this

[@sc88212]

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.

[@shakerman55]

Nothing like a skinny jean wearing future inmate hanging out of a car window while the car is spinning wildly around.😂

[@bullnukeoldman3794]

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.

[@alanclarke2524]

I'm similar and had the same reaction. These are good people.

[@dwaynewatson2261]

Wassup salty Sailor!

[@Absaalookemensch]

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.

[@Stona999]

I applaud you for helping this family in need. Well done!

[@markpinther9296]

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!

[@kevincurry4735]

Good afternoon Eric. What a great gift you and Ray will be giving to this family.

[@ivertranes2516]

Now THIS is what KZbin collaboration should be about. Good on you and Ray!

[@miketrimberger7686]

From those who watch, I can say THANK YOU!

[@donvoll2580]

Yes very good thing they are doing Thanks to everyone involved

[@thomass2055]

Thank You Ray and Eric for helping you definitely need people to set a example for the rest of the world.

[@Strykenine]

The crossover that will make my weekend. Thanks Eric and Ray! edit: Doing God's work boys.

[@91CavGT5]

Indeed!! I’m subscribed to both Ray’s channel and here too. Great collaboration for a great purpose!!!

[@H.E.outdoors]

Yep

[@HrRoyni]

Hooray for good people

[@brown5252]

👍👍👍

[@rogermason5833]

@@brown5252 Agree, actions speak so much louder than words...

[@Paul1958R]

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)

[@earlking4299]

I think it’s so cool that there’s people like you and Ray left in the world. God bless you all.

[@maxcactus7]

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!!

[@morelanmn]

The actions of two men with class. You men rule.

[@daviddhulst1513]

When you give the van back to the family, you and Ray should make a video of the presentation. That would be a treat.

[@bobl185]

Rays wife has plans already about filming the give back,,she announced it on her channel.

[@kengray5793]

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.

[@FixItStupid]

Yes Both Ch I Sub Long Time ... Know The Good People & SO GOOD THEY ARE ! God Bless Them & Gear Head Family Here

[@ronsimpson143]

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.

[@genedunn9283]

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!

[@gjforeman]

There's too much selfishness these days, online and in the "Real World" these days, so when my two favorite KZbin people go to this length to do something positive to help those in need, it is truly heart warming. Thanks guys.

[@cctsteam]

Hats off to Eric and Ray for this project, the kind gesture, and their generosity to help out the Tosi family!

[@dougrobinson8602]

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.

[@cravenmoorehead7099]

This is UNBELIEVABLY cool of both of you!!!!! People need each other right now. Good on you both!!!!

[@bradkraus5217]

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.

[@bradgreen987]

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😊

[@Taillighttim26]

It shows that there are good people in the auto repair trade and it is a really nice thing to do

[@GrayWolfe-34]

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!

[@FrogOff420]

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.

[@gordonfurness6253]

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.

[@jtonneson]

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.

[@raystevens1458]

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.

[@jeffhill9891]

My faith in humanity is restored. Well done fellas.

[@4Truth4All]

There's a special place in heaven for you and Ray. Thanks for taking care of the family with this project!

[@tomlemesurier8697]

Twenty years of watching great things online and this is way up there not only for your delivery on all the videos but for your giving it back when you could. If all people took a lesson from this, it is why you did it. Much success to you and your business from us here in the great North of Canada's West Coast. The world needs many more of you but thanks for starting it off. I waited for the forklift to take out the guides but totally understood this time 🙂

[@JemTheWire]

This is the best use of KZbin that I have ever come across. Heart warming from two of my favourite KZbinrs. 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.

[@bertiethomas960]

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....

[@helenault7452]

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.

[@glennspreeman1634]

For once, actually not looking for carnage! Good on you guys! Currently run a 2012 and 2015 3.6's. Later one is quite abit more powerful and capable of low 30's for milage. Nice to see an engine so well cared for.

[@farmergeo5374]

Bless your greasy hearts, there ARE angels in the garage.❤

[@captainkirk4514]

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.

[@Boasandpythons]

3 minutes into this video, and I already love it! Thank you all for taking care of a family in need!

[@robertcochran7103]

I want to thank you, Eric, and you, Ray, for helping this family!

[@johnkauffman6347]

If more people would do what you and ray are doing we would all be in a better place.

[@marathoner43]

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.

[@stevenfoster2992]

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.

[@justdeaf-ry6bn]

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.

[@tammyfetzner5792]

What a great heartwarming story. Thanks to both of you for being such decent human beings!

[@FortWorthMobileMechanic]

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

[@4LowRocks]

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.

[@marlenpadberg]

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!

[@jimmyjack1896]

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.

[@texplace]

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.

[@thomasbailey8306]

It's Great to see there's Good Young People in this Country ..Great Job both of You Guys...

[@denniss5512]

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!

[@blk77sunshn]

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 !!!

[@Spyderpp]

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!

[@THATENGINERD]

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.

[@patriot2164]

It doesn't get Any Better than This ! Always Love it when Someone in Need gets a Helping Hand , I try to push it Forward when I can ! Ray & Eric Great Job !

[@patricksmith7574]

Awesome thing you’re doing for a family that needs a little help.

[@kevinm5177]

Love what you are doing for this family. Also glad you are redoing this Pentastar always cool to see how these work.

[@sfritts]

Class act by you and Ray. The world needs more people like you two. Great video.

[@CedroCron]

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.

[@chrismorrison9140]

Yep. My 2011 at 160k still had perfect rocker arms, due to regular oil changes of Mobil 1.

[@cameltoast]

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.

[@trailranger6602]

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.

[@roycewoods9219]

I’m proud of you Eric. I knew you were one of the good guys and this proves it. Way to go!!!

[@kennyburaker9013]

Many thanks to Eric & Ray for the kindness of helping others in need.

[@johnholst8579]

I get a little choked up, you and Ray are so generous with this rescue project.

[@Drilling249]

Bad valve guides are common on these engines. But only on cylinders 1, 3, and 5. The cylinder heads were manufactured in different places and one of them did a lot better of a job. I'm not kidding that is actually the reason given.

[@cs2-llc]

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.

[@copperaudio9664]

Ray and Eric - It's a great that you are doing. Karma is real and will smile on you guys.

[@bobferranti5222]

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.

[@Papieck37]

Angels do exist... They live among us.... And they do awesome, incredible things for unsuspecting people. May abundance of blessings come to you.

[@TCW-hw6iw]

You and Ray are 'paying it forward' in the best way.

[@larrycisneros929]

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.

[@mikiwessel262]

Thank you both for being good people.

[@mikep3509]

Kudos to both you and Ray. Giving back like this will pay off for you both in the future. Karma has a way of finding us.❤

[@williambranum1392]

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.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

That engine is so clean and in such nice shape, I think I'd just rebuild those heads and keep them. Somebody took really good care of that engine. You will never know what this will mean to this family, unless you are in a similar situation. I have a 24.5 year old van that I really, really love, and part of the reason I watch channels like Ray's is because I'm trying to keep it going. We got that van in '05, when it was five years old. Our child had cancer and my mother had cancer, and my husband and I were caregivers to both. My days were filled with doctor's appointments and chemo appointments for both. I wasn't working, and I knew I wasn't going to be working for a very long time. In the middle of it, our Ford Windstar ate a crankshaft. We had nothing to buy another car with, and no way to make payments. My aunt gave us some money, and we were hoping to find a car that we could trade in what we had and put that money with it to get another car, but we ran into a car seat complication. Because our daughter was so sick, she had outgrown the height limit on her rear facing car seat, but she was underweight and was under the weight limit to turn the car seat around. We absolutely could not find a car that the car seat would fit in the way it was going to have to go. We went to a friend with the problem, who had worked with both me and my husband on different jobs, but had gone back to working for his father at the local car dealership. He found a Chrysler Town and Country that it fit in, but it was above our budget. He let us have it at what the dealership had paid for it, no markup, and then he took out his personal checkbook and put new tires on it. Nineteen years later, we still have that van, and we still drive it. It has a parasitic draw in it somewhere, which I'm hoping I can find after I absorb enough of this information, because my mechanic couldn't find it and he is a very good mechanic. He has kept it going all these years. We have always fixed everything it needed, so it still runs like a champ when it is running. It still drives very well. I don't know if I will ever let it go, because it is a reminder of all that the Lord has done for us, and all we have overcome, as well as being a really nice van that still drives better than most on the road.

[@retro440]

Kudos, Eric to you and Rainman Ray. What a generous humanitarian gesture. Mega thumbs up!!!!

[@DavidBachtel]

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.

[@SavNout01]

I wish more KZbinrs would give a little back to the public! You guys are the best!!

[@calebread248]

Thank you so much for helping this poor family God will bless you and your family

[@rainmant5724]

That's a very noble gesture to help a family in need. Good for you!

[@timmoon8318]

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.

[@kenmohler4081]

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.

[@TheVespap200e]

Eric and Ray need to get the Humanitarian of the year award. FeelsGoodMan!

[@rickvarro313]

Great kindness on you two. Don't forget to pull the oil galley bolts out below the cam phasers, brake keen and loctite them. They loosen off and can fall out killing the motor too.

[@eljackster]

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.

[@jaredkennedy6576]

I wish I was in a position where I could help people out like this. It's a great thing to be able to do, especially with the way things are going for anyone that's not in the top 10% of earners.

[@mikefoehr235]

Talk about generosity. Hearing that the mom/wife is battling cancer is sad. I saw how rough chemo was on my cousin. You cant beleive the generosity from people that we experienced when our son Robert died 13 days ago att 33 from drug OD.

[@I_Do_Cars]

I’m so sorry to hear 😥

[@jnlketcham]

This made my day! What a welcome change from the carnage channels and the cynical attitudes of the authors. We always knew your channel was a class act, but now we know it has a heart!

[@WACKO1123]

Impressive task. Thank you all for caring.

[@edifyguy]

Wow. You and Ray are doing God's work. That is incredible. I knew you were both great people, but this is far beyond normal good people stuff. I'm so glad you are doing this for them.

[@91CavGT5]

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!!!

[@george8873]

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.

[@ivertranes2516]

You know with Ray involved that that will definitely be done!

[@joshmanis9860]

@@george8873sadly my dad couldn’t order an aluminium one for ours

[@markwilliams6378]

That engineer who thought it was a good idea needs to be fired

[@prestonmiller6528]

@@george8873this repair does not last. The aluminum kit has seals that fail continuously

[@dandel351]

This great. Every body wins. The family gets their van back, you guys get content to put out and last of all we get entertained/educated. I can't wait to see it all work out. 😀👍

[@wxdave5448]

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.

[@jimandnena4]

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.

[@rdxandtnt]

You two gentlemen are what this world should be

[@williamdawson3353]

At 3:30 into this video I just want to add that you and Ray are great guys for doing this engine restoration. This is the nice stuff one finds on You Tube. Thanks for your generosity.

[@nickd.4512]

Just the reason for this video is proof its more than worth watching. We need more people like you and ray