Chevy Corvette - No Start When Hot (The Fix)

[@ronnicks7618]

I just came across your video on the 1989 Corvette that you worked on about the fuel injectors. For the past 15 years or so I have not drove my 1988 Corvette because of the same issues. Mine has quit while driving it sitting at red lights or stop signs just too scared to go anywhere in it. Now I know what the problem is I want to thank you so much for this video. I watched both videos beginning to end. I am not a mechanic but I feel this is something that I can do. You seem to be a fine gentleman and very patient. Your dad has taught you well once again thank you

[@rosscharlie5349]

Eric its occurred to me that when your too old to wrench or just fed up with the aches and pains you'd make a 1st class teacher . You have a way about you . You cut through the BS and make learning not only interesting but fun too Which is a rare combination . My Dad was the same way while my friends were off playing football I was pulling engines and diagnosing problems I was 8-9 years old .My Dads gone now but his knowledge hasn't All the best to the O family regards from the U.K. Darren

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Ross Charlie Thanks Darren that means a lot to me

[@ralfmatters448]

I am a teacher and I agree Eric has the capacity to take his students into that place of uncertainty and explore. he cultivates a disposition that does not get frustrated or shuts down in the face of resistance and uncertainty. problems and difficulty are phenomena to "find a method for" rarely have I facilitated such a learning opportunity. excellent work.

[@paulkirkland1535]

Ralf Matters;my thoughts exactly. Great job Eric O.

[@numonemeatman]

I think Eric is the shit too.I wonder if he is too ( what i think is a lil overly cautious) all the time, or just for video and cause so many criticizing lil vagina weeniers on these comments lmao! I take precautions that i think are truely necessary I have been a mobile mechanic for ten years, this guy is good. I think he is awesome, i would love to learn from him. I'll work free, I need to learn can bus, and what scan tool is the best. I have learned that not one will do. You need ten! And a thousand monthly subscriptions, and updates. The more pro i turn, the more money it cost me. I love Scanner Danner, and Eric the car guy ( he is a lil more shade tree and has more tools like a self taught guy has, like me) No offense Eric the car guy, i learned alot from you, i teach all my customers about the boiling points with or with out coolant, and how every psi increases the boiling tempature a few degrees. And i didnt know so much about rad caps lol . I already started paying for Alldata, and next is a scanner ( a real one) and a smoke machine. Recommendations?

[@tjvillan69]

Why can't all techs. be like Eric!!!! I love the attention to detail he has you can see he truly has pride in what he does. If I had more than two thumbs they'd all be up!

[@staysharp_productions]

This channel has become the most addictive channel, I'm literally binge watching these.

[@waynesanders1406]

Same here.

[@eric_seguin]

You will probably never see this, but damn, you are a ROCK. In 55 yrs. of working on cars, jets, trucks and heavy equipment I have seen very few with your patience and dogged determination while working on something. Some would have a total meltdown over this car. You actually fixed previous screw ups and left the car in original shape. BRAVO.

[@tommmarree3689]

Eric, I can only PRAY that if I ever break down in New York, it is around your shop! Mechanics like you are a VERY RARE BREED anymore. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@2averagenoobs108]

He's a mechanic, not a parts replacer. Big difference now a days, haha.

[@dukeman7595]

@@2averagenoobs108 Damn right.

[@dwb812]

As a guy who's been doing this "mechanic" thing since the late 1960s, I have to say it's refreshing to find there are still young bucks that can troubleshoot logically! Great job Eric!

[@blcdad]

Your videos are so entertaining that I've lost too much sleep staying up watching them. As an electrical engineer, I appreciate your logical troubleshooting work finding the exact cause of the problem and not keep swapping out parts until the problem is fixed. I often do the same logical troubleshooting with electronic systems. Having knowledge of the use of your instrumentation is something I've rarely seem mechanics do. Usually it's more like guessing for them rather than using logical troubleshooting techniques along with instrumentation to evaluate the parameters of the car's components. It kind of feels like I'm in the shop with you just sipping on a beer and eating wings while I watch you work. Thanks for all of the effort you put into making these videos. I've learned a lot from them and I, and I'm sure all of your viewers, appreciate it!

[@j.p.8276]

Being an old school mechanic I can really appreciate your diagnostics and technics. When I took my 2004 Honda Accord to the Honda dealer to get a problem with the AC fixed I had already diagnosed what the problem was, "blend door actuator". Heat coming out of the left vent, cold coming out of the right. They kept pushing the AC leak theory, putting dye in the ac during a refill it didn't need. I told them a leak would not have anything to do with heat and cold coming out of vents at the same time. $166.00 later and they still won't admit to their incompetence. We went round and round about that. Troubleshooting is my passion. Not solving a problem drives me crazy. "The blend door is sticking" Great job! Keep up the good work.

[@Patriot2499]

Mr .O. is one of the best in the buisness . Hes honest and very good. Thats why he charges what he does per hour. "Skilled trade isnt cheap. Cheap trade isnt skilled"

[@JeffreyStrader]

I think I can safely say, WE your viewers, appreciate that you take the extra time and share with us.....:-)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jeffrey dontyouwish Thanks Jeff!

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[@kristalhudson7372]

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[@clionroar]

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[@richardbradfield7437]

Just have to comment on this 6 year old video, which looks like it was recorded yesterday. 3 things; 1) Its astounding, the care you took with this customer’s 26 year old “collector” car ( now 32 years); 2) It was awesome that your Dad had the injector retainers (hopefully the owner tipped him the $100, I would have!); 3) I just knew you were going to reinstall the Corvette badge on the valve cover, because that’s just who you are! You are an amazing mechanic/technician, being as young as you are! If I was ever within 200 hundred miles of your shop, heck probably within the state of New York, I would come to shake your hand! Great job and love your family!

[@fasteddie9475]

This is one of the most interesting troubleshooting videos I have witnessed.I am an oldtime aircraft mechanics and you impress me with every video, thanks and keep up the great work!

[@L8terdays]

Your patience is either edited or incredible. My uncle has a shop with tool dents all over the walls. 😆

[@dperreno]

I just have to say that at 27 years since new, those fuel injectors didn't owe anybody anything. They are precision parts and can't be expected to last forever. Pretty amazing that the car still runs and drives pretty much like new. I used to work at GM and I drove plenty of those C-4 Corvettes. They did ride rough, but they had lots of low-end torque and they stuck to the pavement like nobody's business, at least compared to anything else you could buy for less than $35k.

[@burningokane6320]

In the hospital because my daughter was born and during down time I'm just binge watching this. Good background noise for the baby. Gotta start her young. Can't wait to get her in the garage and wrenching on stuff!

[@nicholascolletti9402]

4 years later this video is helping me with my 92..

[@joewest1972]

I was an auto mechanic from 1968 to 1983 and owned the shop from 73 to 83 I got a kick out of it when you said you didn't like working on older cars. When I was working on cars you could practically sit on the fender well and change the spark plugs. In my opinion this is the absolute worst, disgusting, stressful trade there is. It's aggravating and I can't tell you how many times the replacement parts after contorting yourself to get them installed were DOA. I hated every minute of the trade. I changed careers in 83 to law enforcement. I'm now retired and would not even think about working on cars of today. I commend you for the time and effort you put into these videos. I just happened across your KZbin videos today by chance and it brought back the nausea that I remember from working on these things. Your patience is outstanding and your efforts to share your trade definitely commendable. My overall thoughts regarding the trades carpentry, plumbing, electrician and auto mechanics is that with the first three trades whoever performs these trades on your home increases your home's value with the improvements so the customers are more likely to accept the cost of the repairs. In mechanic however can we build a car from stem to stern they still look up the price in the NADA book and none of the cost of repairs is reflected in any increased value. Auto mechanics is a loser from the begin. This is why no one wants to spend a penny on their auto repairs there's no return on investment for the customer. In my opinion I think anyone who repairs cars today deserves a medal.

[@limabravo6065]

Hey man I know this is two years old but I just saw it and having taken apart TPI systems more times than I care to think about, good on you for not breaking anything.

[@Neuron43]

Yeah I think the old girl liked his slow hands and a little lube where she had dried out a bit. She didn't cough up any surprises and I think she even giggled a bit when he fiddled with her intake. She may have had both eyes rolled back in her head but she had a damned fine voice. I think she'll live a little longer now that she's had some young love. hehe

[@ednaslayton4723]

I have a 1996 corvette with 82thousand miles on it and it won't start when it gets hot it wouldn't start when I came out of Walmart it has done this several times.I am glad to see this video hopefully it will help me find out what is wrong with my car because I love it so much thank you

[@linzmcgeorge]

Amen to that!

[@linzmcgeorge]

@@ednaslayton4723 every bit of knowledge you pick up on comes in very useful throughout your lifetime. We never stop learning from lesson you taught.

[@linzmcgeorge]

I remember the method used to hog out the plenum, runners and intake manifold was to Extrude Hone the whole thing. But, that intake will only move so much air then fall on it's face past 4,800rpm.

[@cadmanchannel]

Good job, Eric. When I went to school at GM, He showed us a clip of how silicone can coat an O2 sensor IF the engine breathes the fumes, sometimes, if you hold your mouth wrong. The guy in the video hosed the intake with it, and nothing. He stepped back a little and gave a little shot, and bang, it ruined the sensor. It's a crap shoot, but that's why we use the kind of gasket sealers we do. Thanks for taking us along.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Fantastic vid Eric, man the time you put into this series for us is well appreciated. Thanks for doing this , definitely a Premium channel.

[@rrmech11]

Told ya

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ha your probably correct but I can't seem to remember what you told me :)

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ok Richard I just remembered what you said and I agree with you completely but if I mention it here his head will swell up big time LOL.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Steve Rob Wait.... what did he say!?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well it seems your one of the best techs on KZbin .

[@KDMEDIC]

At 65 im still learning about cars since early 70's. "BUILT" a bone yard jumnker to drive at 17. 1963 chevy 2 w 350 4 bolt main, bored 0.030 over, 327 crank and pistons (331ci). Enjoy your videos and steps you take. You have funny dry humor. I appreciate you taking the time for us, reading injectors and fuel systems a big help. Thx (1975 USAF mechanic B52s, Brakes, front end, tune ups at FINCHER OLDS miami, Suspension heavy end, o haul gasket replacements at Genest Peugeot Subaru ct, then private work)

[@airframe67]

Eric-o, your work is so professional and emulative for other mechanics and DIYs alike. Good job bro!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+airframe67 Thanks!

[@benmorris5046]

I live out in Saratoga... My father, God rest his soul, had '65 Lotus Elan that he got straight from the factory in England, and when he passed, wiled to me. Now that's a simple car. I'm only 14, and I understand that thing perfectly. No electronics... none of that fancy stuff. He used to race it, and rebuilt it when I was about 5. I think that's what got me hooked on working on engines and whatnot. Keep making the great videos, they expand my knowledge.

[@benmorris5046]

+Ben Morris Also god damn that thing rocks like crazy when you rev it up... holy crap!

[@SimonHollandfilms]

glad your dad's stash could help with the older stuff...fun film.

[@eddiebrown9590]

Mate just stumbled upon this vid SOME 5 YEARS LATER LOL...,, as an OLD school car guy I found this very interesting and a great education for me, I do own this very model in Australia and always wondered about the old injectors in it... OK thanks again. I will be watching these again when i am more awake so as to get the full benefit of your Knowledge.. Thanks again Eddie C4 Australia

[@rumrunner1756]

I had one of these back in the day. My back hurts all over again watching you bend over that engine. 👴☮️

[@juanperdomo8219]

Even though you are up there on the map you still the same guy that started with a few viewers one day simple sharing humble comments and lunch time at the shop with us the viewers like me that says a lot about a good mechanic and human being thanks for your values thanks again

[@huggybryn39]

You live in a lovely part of the world. I've been retired approx. 10yrs out of the motor trade, the first fuel injection i worked on was in the sixties. I enjoy watching your videos & it keeps me informed, don't suppose you ever loose interest once it's in your blood, keeps my mind active !

[@rrmech11]

I'm same way

[@huggybryn39]

+Richard Gill It saves the pennies being able to work on you own cars, a few aches in the old bones.:-))

[@ThePewski]

I've been watching for awhile, you are a master at your craft. I've seen you modestly sway away from that statis. Don't. Be proud of what you have become. Continue what you started, we as viewers are very much appreciative.

[@Chefm4477]

This is the third video I have watched with Eric doing the work! Obviously a very good job of Trouble Shooting and explaining the process and repair and then confirming the before/after measurements, excellent. I have been in the Auto Service Repair Business for 50 years and can tell everyone that I would have Eric work on my cars any day of the week. Several other viewers have commented on why they can't get this kind of quality work from their service provider. It has been my First Hand experience that the reasons lies in two general areas, first is the Flat Rate System that to many Tech are paid under as compared to a Fair Hourly Rate. The Auto Industry has paid their Techs using this system, while the Commercial Truck/Construction Equipment Industry pays their Techs on the Hourly Basis. One system encourages a quality repair, while the other encourages get the job done FAST, not necessary good. Secondly, Eric uses the 3C's method, i.e. Complaint/Cause of the problem/Correction, hence 3Cs. You must get to the Root Cause of the problem if you expect to repair it!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I agree, some shops just want to parts bomb it until it works, whereas Eric will complete a root cause analysis and fix only what needs fixing and ADVISE the customer what they should also replace either now or later. That's the sort or service that you need and will keep people com8ng back. At for pay per job vs hourly rate. You hit the nail squarely on the head. Fast turnover of jobs means more money vs a living wage and a good repair. I think everyone should be hourly rate but I'm from the other side of the pond and people here get paid per hour. If Eric O, Ray or Ivan lived near me or within a couple hundred of miles then I'd drive over to them every time. I'd far rather pay more for diagnostic and repair than parts bombing the Car. I'm sure there are more like Eric out there but the bad mechanics always leave you wary of where you go for repairs these days.

[@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724]

High quality experienced techs love flat rate.. We all make mistakes..we are human ASE Master auto tech. Chrysler GM Porsche Volkswagon...to own shop...

[@billstathakos]

Honestly I think this channel is the new This Old House. Well done on the diag and explanations.

[@gunther955]

Gorgeous area u live in Eric . An i love all the flags . Melts my heart . My Dad was a Korean war vet , so u know where im coming from .

[@nickmenendez682]

I recently fixed my Pacifica following your video that was the same ground problem no radio no wipers no power window no heat that video you posted 5 years ago thanks you are a great man spread your acknowledgement

[@TheTexasCoder]

Well done Eric! It is always a test of patience working on older vehicles...it seems about every other connector just crumbles in your hand. The brake cleaner portion is hilarious!!! And not to mention those blow off valves at the end...we knew that emblem had a purpose!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+TheTexasCoder Haha cool glad you liked them!

[@rfdfire911]

I don’t understand it. I don’t own a corvette and never will , but I just watched 34:18 minutes of how to change the injectors on a 80’s model corvette before I said what am I doing. I really enjoy your videos. I just realized watching his videos has been my entertainment for a couple of months now, lol. Keep them coming!

[@stuzman52]

Very nice work Eric and as Steve mentioned, we all appreciate the extra time that it takes to do the filming. Take care Eric...

[@SouthMainAuto]

+stuzman52 Thanks Terry!

[@63256325N]

I'd bet that the reason for the different injector wires on the passenger side were a result of a rodent attach. You did say it doesn't get driven much. Huge difference! A job well done. Thanks for the video.

[@daisythecamperb9883]

Great work once again , we don't realise how bad these old cars rode until you get in one today , new cars damp out all the bad holes !! Great job .

[@ah4800]

This car has a super stiff suspension for great handling

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

That extended crank when cold- could easily be caused by what I noticed on your scan tool. The TPS voltage is at 0.50v. It should be 0.38v-0.42v max. That could prevent the Primer Shot function. Adjust by slightly loosening the 2 mounting screws, KOEO, and rotate it until the proper reading is obtained. I keep mine at 0.39v. Also related to this, and the noticeable long time for closed loop operation- could be a lazy or failing Coolant Temperature Sensor.

[@davidminassian9953]

Hey I just got a 89, mine is kinda cranks a little when it's cold, then starts, then it does a little bit better when its warm, could that be one of the things u were saying, and it has a slight mise at idle, and smooths at driving.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

​@@davidminassian9953 There is an unwritten list of things that must be done to these 3.8L LN3 engines, that hardly any owner does. Or- they trust the previous owner that swears what was done, but then still have problems- then their Wife forces them to sell it, because some idiot says it's not worth it. Tell me- where are these new plastic buckets of shit going to be in 34 years? I have 162k on mine, $4k in parts installed, $4k in other parts bought & about to be installed, by me, by myself. Here's your list: 1) Replace Intake Manifold Gaskets (and all others that come in the kit) 2) Throttle Position Sensor 3) Mass Airflow Sensor 4) Coolant Temperature Sensor 5) Idle Air Control 6) O2 Sensor 7) Spark Plugs 8) Upgrade Ignition to Delphi type, not Magnavox type 9) Camshaft Interrupter Magnet It sounds like a lot, and it is- but the benefit is a smooth, fuel efficient engine. All of these parts are worn by now (34 years). Good news is all of these parts are available at RockAuto. I just carted all for you, Subtotal $446.16. Price out what renewing a 2022 engine in a car would be? $3k to 5k, +labor @$100 hr. That's why people sell these cars. That's why I'll never sell mine.

[@davidminassian9953]

Just sene your message, thanks for getting back to me, I have older mechanic, I told him about it, he said it sounds like I'm not getting enough gas, but I'm going to try replace one thing at a time, u said, no wife is gonna make me sell mine, thank again.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

@@davidminassian9953 I'd try the Coolant Temperature Sending Unit first. Located in Intake manifold, under Throttle Body. A new MAF is also a cause, and an O2 sensor. Those are MAJOR parts! Good luck!

[@raymanning98]

My neighbor's Vette had a miss, that I found the #7 injector was dead. Darn hard to pull out and replace, but this video made it clearer for me. Thanks Eric.

[@ponyhorse127]

Great video Eric!!!...and thank you for taking the time to record this job for us!!!!....great job!!!...congratulations for a job well done!!!!

[@coycarlson4979]

GOD FORBID - a problem occurs with one of the injector O-rings during installation and it does not seal and leaks - 😧, seeing how they are buried under the intake manifold. Again - your professionalism and technical knowledge stands out - as you tested for any possible fuel leaks BEFORE completing the installation of the intake manifold . 👍👍✌️✌️✌️

[@fredfredrico4917]

Good job on the hot soak "no start" Vette! From an old GM Dealer tech.

[@catalaorlando]

It is 2:30 in the morning and I am glued to the TV. I do not know what you charge but sir your earn every bit of it. Great job!

[@JeffreyStrader]

It sure is beautiful up there in New York. Reminds me of the mountains down in SE Oklahoma, where I was born.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jeffrey dontyouwish Yeah this is a great place to live and see some nice country

[@dukeman7595]

The emblem you found sell on Ebay for $65-$100 bucks; you even glued it back on for the guy. That was very nice of you Eric O.

[@seppa6417]

Entertained and learned a lot in this video. Upstate N.Y. is beautiful. Greetings from the North Fork of Long Island, N.Y.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Seppa Yeah man you need to head north to see some really nice country

[@s.j.5850]

I hope you are charging at least the labor rate of the dealers. As meticulous as you are you deserve every penny of it. Another good job Mr. O!

[@eleonorerupprecht5355]

Nice work Eric. I'm just buying one of these old Vettes with the same problemo. If you can do it then I might, with great patience and try to do it too. from all your Canadian friends, thanks for filming your secrets.... Tim K.

[@SouthMainAuto]

you can do it!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

This will help me when the winter weather breaks here in Ohio and I get into my '87 Trans Am GTA, '79 Caddy Seville, and '04 Ford Crown Vic...

[@sinclabr]

Thanks for the excellent video. I just changed the injectors in my 1990 Vette myself using this video as a step by step guide. No way I would have attempted it myself until I saw this video.

[@sweetmeatbeatz3615]

The lil things like putting his emblem back on 💪💪👍

[@kevoross7257]

He is a great mechanic and person

[@MegaTraker]

as a marine engineer on ship and it is all about wrench pulling on big engine so looking at this small engine trouble shooting and repair you do have patience.Good for you love watcing your video.

[@uggadugga8070]

Nice work Eric O! It was nice to see that you gave it some "SHOE" once again during that post repair test drive, and get some positive results from that SHOE-ING...lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

+KC inMN Hey man ya gotta put it to the rug right!?

[@uggadugga8070]

+South Main Auto Repair Absolutely! To the RUG with the SHOE and maybe we get hear a little rubber slippage on the pavement! LOL...............

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha not with this turd bucket haha

[@michaelgreene7385]

@@SouthMainAuto I take it you don't like Corvette's, by your remark anyway. But thanks for your opinion on them.

[@mannypuerta5086]

I had an ‘85 Corvette, so all that looks familiar. Ran great, except for failing alternators due to heat. Generally went into Mr. Goodwrench mode only when I wanted to modify it. It’s gone now. Working on my Cummins 24V is so much easier. You have my admiration and sympathies. You’re doing God’s work for people.

[@normansmith7806]

Great fix and video ! I still get to deal with carburetors some working on these OLD vehicles. I keep a 3/8 breaker bar on my service cart and now when somebody ask me why I'll just show them your video :) Glad to see a special appearance by BRAKE CLEANER .

[@SouthMainAuto]

+N Smith Breaker bars, brake clean and a torch! ohhh and a BIG hammer!

[@tootallmaninflorida]

Man, you have the patience of a saint......No way I'd have tackled that job.....that's a job for the nearest Chevy dealership.

[@jeffscomp]

Nice of you to put the guys emblem back on. I was hoping you would do that.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+jeffscomp Of course ... more HP's

[@61rampy65]

It's that SMA extra. He could have handed the guy the emblem and said "I found this" and just handed it to him. I used to do stuff like that.

[@markhansen4258]

I had an '87. It needed you. I did some stuff myself and took it to a few shops. Ultimately every single piece of the car was due for replacement. I sold it for $5k after paying $5k and spending $20k to fix it over about six years. It was fun to drive. It would really go in spite of a relatively low power rating. Every time I think about it I'm thankful I got it out of my garage.

[@hendersonjp]

ace road test ,always good to see the great out doors around the shop, the flags different vehicles and the village,very very nice.

[@ravenfn831]

Upstate NY is a beautiful part of the country. Love it and agree that it's fun to see him share it a little.

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

You're not just a great mechanic you seem to have a natural talent for making these videos. Your videos are very thorough and detailed. Lesson today never buy a Corvette.

[@Fuddpucker2009]

Awesome video Eric, and no spare parts! Keep up the great work and videos.

[@dalejernberg3550]

Late to the party but I had an 89 vette with the same issue (no run when hot), this was in 2013, before your video. Luckily, the first step I took was checking the injectors and found 3 bad when the car was hot. Went ahead and bought new injectors, figuring I needed them anyway even I still had the issue. Did alot of research(thx youtube!) plus went through the service manual for the car for the proper steps in replacing the injectors. I am not a mechanic but have done a few mechanical repairs to various cars over the years and unafraid to tackle most jobs.Spent 4 hours in 90 degree heat, in my driveway installing them. NEVER AGAIN, your comment about the car being too low was dead on, my back hurt for 2 weeks after this fix (I was 61 at this point). Anyway, all went well, never had the problem again and had the car for 2 more years and 30k more miles, sold it and got a C5. BTW, discovered your channel about a month ago, enjoy it and thank you for sharing your common sense approach in diagnosing problems.

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Eric haven't been watching your channel for long, but finding it very good. I like your attitude especially when you encounter problems, one thing that I have noticed it must have cost a packet to go it alone in this kind of business when you look at all the tools and equipment you need. I have subscribed and I really enjoy watching you. PS love your husky we use to have two of them and we miss them heaps! Kind regards John Kinnane Tasmania Australia

[@SouthMainAuto]

+John Kinnane Just get stuff a little at a time as you grow and pay for it as you go and then you have no debt. Then just get taxed to death and can't do it any more lol. I sure do love my huskies too :)

[@Texasknowhow]

I did a similar job recently on an 03 Ford Explorer with the V6 in it... got it all back together and had a significant fuel leak upon start up. I pinched one oring on the top of one injector as I put it all back together... Learned a good trick, if after the rail is down good, each injector will not rotate fairly easy, it is pinched or something is wrong, pull it back out and check! For me all that top stuff had to come back off. On the Explorer, the entire manifold has to be removed again! Hard lesson. Nice video as usual Eric. Clay

[@kenskip1]

Great video Eric.Now tell the owner to invest in a set of shocks.

[@47ronin61]

kenskip1 Just watching made my teeth rattle & gave me a headache.

[@Vercus100]

I'm not positive, but I thought that maybe it was rocking on the lift?

[@jonsixxx6569]

It's not shocks the c4 rides like shit

[@shawnh.2334]

@@jonsixxx6569 its the shocks, I own a 90, in my profile pic, I put Bilsteins on all four corners, rides a lot nicer. now, if i replaced all the bushings.. would be even better

[@stonestreaker]

Yeah, when it's revved it swings left-right about 5 times. Hardly critically damped!

[@strattuner]

ERIC you're the wrench working on it,no one has more right to tear it down any way that works,if its bolted,bingo,the learning is in the doing,always was,and I agree your knowledge of drivability, is impressive,i did hydramatic,ford,all of Chrysler for 37 years,we never stop learning,that is what keeps us in the trade,try to keep your comeback ratio under 1 %,that's challenging

[@ronaldwarren5220]

The c clips for the injectors are not needed. They were used at the factory to keep the injectors from falling out as they came from an overhead line to the installation area. This according to Jon at Fuel Injector Connection.

[@timramich]

You're free to remove yours if you feel that they will stay in place without them.

[@wyldbladze]

It does look like the fuel rail will keep them firmly in place once it is bolted down.

[@mareksumguy1887]

Injectors aren't going anywhere. They are sandwiched in by fuel rail and inlet manifold.

[@timramich]

I wasn't paying attention to the video that hard and I was thinking of the clips that are usually on the electrical connectors.

[@dperreno]

Makes sense.

[@skiphill9]

Seven years later and your detailed video made today's project much easier! Many thanks! FYI, I learned a long time ago that when working on these C4 Corvettes engine it is much easier if you jack up the front end and pull the front wheels off. You can get up real close and personal without killing your back! Thanks again!

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

You take your foot, lift it up and put it between the wheel and the engine. Then you can just sit on the tire.

[@davidhair8295]

Pulling the front wheels off is a great idea! Thanks!

[@brad8665]

Have you ever considered doing a toolbox tour? I'd love to see it.

[@michaeljohn8905]

Ditto

[@blackiechong4344]

Eric-- I was a wrench turner back in the days before all these emissions engines. believe me they were a lot easier to work on and engines did not have so much to remove to get at Waterpumps, valve covers, timing covers ect ect ect. Today at age of 80 I am glad you young squirts have that ability and patients to work on them. To adjust carb just a tiny twist of a screw and fuel pump and two bolt removal and its off the engine. never give up and make sure your kids get all the education they want to survive in future endeavors.

[@PeteyG708]

Amazing video Eric! Thumbs way way up! You do so much for your viewers by recording these episodes and putting them out for us to see. It is truly a way to prove that if you can do it, we can do it. Thanks for all you do! Loved the brake cleaner intro... No job is ever complete without a little brake cleaner! Keep up the great work Eric and we'll see you in the next one!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Pete Gaytan III Brake clean, droppin stuff and knocking over the camera right!

[@jameswood678]

I think you might make the best auto repair videos on KZbin. I no longer have a Corvette (I had a 1986 Rattletrap similar to that one) and I watched both of your videos on it, reminiscing of those days. I did some similar work, but I didn't have your knowledge and tools. Those intake manifolds looked like the engine from the Star Trek Enterprise, but they SUCK to work on. I used to spend some time in Rochester and if I still did, I would definitely bring cars to you. What a great job. I will be watching now! I liked how you figured that out.

[@RonSciara]

Found your channel by chance....tablet on auto play....love the content....especially the electrical diagnostics ...👍👍keep up the good content....you have a new sub😁

[@turtlezed]

Me too Ron, found him by chance, he is clearly an experienced guy and a good learning tool for the rest of us. I am wading through his back catalogue and I'm particularly interested in the electrical side of things on cars too cos they're only getting more complex......

[@mikeburch2998]

That was an excellent repair and nicely thought out. My wife makes me lunch as well and I'm always very grateful for it. Greetings from Arizona.

[@wysetech2000]

WoW.....That was a tedious job, Eric. Those TPI engines were a little hard to work on but I remove the valve covers and use a long torques bit and remove the manifold runners. I also only use motor oil on injector "O" rings as most silicone products are tough on oxygen sensors. I really enjoyed the video. Nice repair.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wysetech2000 Good tip, I remove as little crap as possible on these old engines. Less to go wrong that way right lol

[@wysetech2000]

+South Main Auto Repair Yeah....good point.

[@terrymcwhorter5403]

Glad I found your channel. I had a shop through the 90s and watching you brings back a lot of old memories. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

[@wyattoneable]

You do a good job sharing the jobs with the videos. I really appreciate it. I enjoy learning the trade. Thanks so much.

[@JoeJ94611]

As someone who has worked on his own cars I appreciate how good Eric is! If I had recorded a video of me doing this job it would been 8 hours long including one hour of me trying to retrieve one of those injector clips that I would have dropped into an inaccessible area.

[@coycarlson4979]

The job probably took every bit of 8 hours - just stopped rolling camera - and then restarted filming , BUT ALWAYS FANTASTIC showing us how it is done 😊😊✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@ihaessler]

I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. You do an awesome job, and I learn something new every time I watch.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+i - man Cool thanks

[@carlfischer6585]

Thanks Eric, I have a 88 Buick la sabre. That was doing the same thing as the corvette. So that is the direction I went and sure enough ended up replacing all 6 injectors and now I have a very reliable car again thank You. You rock !!!!

[@glenharper3136]

Eric, You should have taken your camera with when you went your Dad's shop. It would have been cool to meet him too!.

[@G31mR]

I AGREE!!!!!

[@f444-f]

Thank You So Much for this video Eric. I was pulling my hair out trying to resolve the same exact issue with my 89 Pontiac Formula 350. Absolutely every symptom that this Vette had mine has and I've been throwing parts and money at it and the problem persists. The Pontiac Forums were less than informative, to say the least. I just ordered a set of injectors while watching your video. Now I've got quite a bit of work to do, but I'm confident that this issue will soon be long behind me. Thanks again.

[@mobcittty251]

Nice, hopefully the new injectors are ethanol compatible.

[@tonyfremont]

That's the problem with using NOS injectors, they will likely fail again. Bosch makes some that fit well, and they're bright yellow. When I replaced mine 10 years ago, that's what I used. Got a set of remans for like $125 total. They've held up nicely.

[@crisprtalk6963]

I watched this video about 6 years ago. Why am I watching it again?

[@MrTurdfergusen]

1:18:08 Am I the only one who noticed the fake burnout and turbo sounds? Nice touch Eric, hope the guy doesn't watch your channel and think you were really beatin on her.....at least not on video...

[@SouthMainAuto]

+MrTurdfergusen Haha nah he is pretty chill any how

[@2009mechanic]

That wasn't a turbo sound effect , it was all the vacuum leaks under the dash for the HVAC controls , LOL

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Amazing how such a big engine can produce so little power? So, 'burnout', you'll be lucky

[@MrErikw26]

@@Toby_the_Glen 80's performance was fairly dismal

[@Toby_the_Glen]

@@MrErikw26 'Smokey and the bandit!' lol

[@marioromero5068]

Your excellent at diagnostics. It seems that when a customer asks for a diagnosis that they follow up with paying you to repair the problem. Good work Eric.👍

[@dynodon427]

BOY! I guess I'm real old school! 1989 is an old car???

[@rayfalcon777]

If 89 is old school i must be a dinosaur then and ancient since im a straight 1980 model 😂🤣😂🤣

[@moneygrip4464]

Old is relative...

[@DerrickRG]

30 years aint exactly young in car years my friend.

[@mmi16]

I keep a 79 Triumph on the road.

[@mph5896]

Old post, but 1989 for a car is a dinosaur. I would guess less than 5% of cars made in 1989 are still on the road today. Prob closer to .1%in the rust belt.

[@rbilardo47]

Semper Fi. You have the patience of a saint, what a Royal Pain in the Butt to change those injectors. You made me so happy that I sold my Vette and now drive a BMW, as you probably know, changing injectors in a BMW is a piece of cake compared to what you just went through. I'm glad Dad came through for you, Dad's are great, I miss mine. God Bless, and I yea, aren't wives Great, they do so much for us, I'm sure you appreciate yours.

[@lineartechbd1600]

Spray silicone is a thin liquid, silicone paste is close to being a solid but you can buy treadmill deck lubricant which is a gel for those times when you need something in between. Treadmill deck lubricant is usually pure silicone but kind of expensive.

[@miguelruiz6691]

I started watching your videos about 2 month ago and subscribed. I enjoy each one of them you are o e of the few that knows the stuff. The corvette video was one of the best, I have an Iroc87 and really suffer with you the ordeal. You are the best.

[@zoidberg444]

I got a set of those crowfoot sockets in a socket set I purchased. My dad borrowed them to do a job on an old triumph he owns and I haven't seen them since. haha Working on old cars must be kind of like what dentistry or brain surgery is like. Everything is old and worn out, difficult to get to and is just asking to be broken.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+zoidberg444 except no one dies haha....

[@GothRocker7]

Eric is a great automotive technician, great job on this. wish all techs had this attitude, and passion.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

The dealer won't even touch it because you can't plug it up to a computer and click "solve".

[@deepsquat600]

I had to take my upper intake and fuel injector rail of my 91 Corvette so many time that I tmed myself the last time ,,7 minutes and 12 seconds ...I think I beat book time by a ton .. but the first time I did it ..well it took more like 2 hours :) On mine the fue injector clips were more of horse shoe shape..and yes I did not remove the fuel rail ..was able to leave thing in place

[@SouthMainAuto]

+deepsquat600 Wow sounds like a typical chevy... fix it every weekend haha!

[@kf5435]

Catching up on some old episodes. Love the channel. Laughing at the "no availability", welcome to my parts world. Also lol at the comments on old plastic. I just watched an episode where Eric was complaining about the tabs always breaking off on the new plastic. 😁 I'm busy piece by piece restoring a 95 Astro I've been saving. Here 95 or older doesn't even have to be inspected. This new crap is just throw away with all the electronics. Keep up the great work though Eric, you're a great mechanic.

[@Veritas_mens]

Whoever thought of magnetising a parts tray should be given a Nobel prize!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Mathew Wood Right!?

[@miguelperaza6615]

Wonder if you monopolized all the Jaguars xk8 s and charge 2/3s of what a dealer charges you'd be a millionaire ! Here in calif . They charge an arm ,a leg ,and your stub ! Not mentioning 1/4 of your life savings . CONGRATS ON your AWARD WINNING FIXINGS 👏 I salute you from Henderson NV.

[@iamher6422]

Lol, it’s always the classic “reach around.” 😂😉🤣

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

Im looking for girl comments thinking ohvman ,she's a g or already called bbb n Lawyer haha.

[@GetReal3327]

Thanks Eric, it is always cool the way you get the job done. I just cannot help it when seeing an old car like this takes me back in time when Bobcat and I were out having fun.

[@CheezyDee]

The only car I've witnessed an automatic trans chirp 2nd stock is a 69 Chevelle SS 396. Of course I made an 87 Camaro with a meager 305 do it, but it took some work; TH350 conversion, B&M rebuild kit, Holley 650, Summit HEI, etc.

[@robduncan2816]

videos like this help to validate the trials and tribulations of the driveway mechanic.

[@assessor1276]

Good one Eric. Every time I work on a GM, it seems I find an example of overly complex design.

[@getchasome6230]

You clearly havent worked on many fords if you think GMs are overly complex. Goddamn ford overengineers their parts until you have to do things like remove the entire intake to change the spark plugs on a lincoln ls with a v6. Fuck ford