SHE'S FIXED!!! FIRST DRIVE In my CHEAP 2003 SVT Cobra!

[@jjmaker]

you're killing us smalls, hitting refresh on YT every hour for a week to see if some Mustang is running 20 states away...lol

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Lmao appreciate you!

[@lg740xx]

You need a hobby

[@LoKiFee]

​@@lg740xx he clearly has a hobby.... Watching the Chris Sullivan KZbin channel 😊👌🏾

[@EBK_iN_MY_DNA]

@@lg740xxbut here you are commenting under him🤔 so I guess it takes one to kno one lol

[@arnoldleon9475]

Same I found his channel last week now I'm getting off work checking to see if he fixed it I'm hooked 😊.

[@michaelgrant6003]

Chris, something I really like about your channel is that you’re not afraid to show mistakes made or self-inflicted problems, like forgetting to install the spring when you were putting the suspension together. That happens to all of us who work on cars where we have to deconstruct a few hours of work and start over from time to time. It shows me that you and your channel are completely genuine and I appreciate that.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Happens to the best of us! Thanks for watching

[@TheHonda300exrider]

It’s relieving seeing a terminator restored to its glory, instead of being parted out. You did a killer job!

[@dustinsmith9822]

It's probably the most solid clutch rebuild series on YT. Great job! Love your videos.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@dustinsmith9822]

@ChrisSullivan69 I definitely did. Some of the most fun I have had in a car was a 03 Cobra. It had Stiegemeier ported blower. That thing was fast as ####, and would scream so loud, haha! I would love to get to drive that fresh sonic blue, haha. She is pretty.

[@kwaggs19]

I’ve been panicked for weeks this motor was shot on first start up! Love seeing her back on the road. Doing the Lord’s work 🤘🏻

[@senditscott4735]

Hard work pays off guys! Don't just sit here and watch him. Go out and start your own build!!!

[@mustangmike3830]

Chris has motivated me to start my own page cause have several cars I feel somewhat worthy of content and been into cars since i was 5. Chris is the man!

[@IVANREYES305r]

It’s so impressive how talented you are with just automobiles in general Chris. I bought my ‘69 Mustang and it’s a project. Watching you go to work on your cars inspires me to get off my rear end and get it finished.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Let's go!

[@PedroAsfora]

Man, you literally BUILT A PERFORMANCE ENGINE in your garage for your own car. I'm hopefully starting mechanic school this year and you are a huge inspiration, I hope to be doing the same for myself someday soon. Thanks for all the content and good vibes!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🤙🤙

[@Muscle5OH]

This channel is super good. Chris is legit We need to help him grow this channel exponentially so he can quit his job and do this full time so we can get more vids consistently.

[@steves1765]

You are a hell of a mechanic Chris. You make it all look simple which is why i say you are a hell of a mechanic! Love your videos...I am still just stumped as to why you don't have at least a million followers. Your content is just raw and real my dude! By far the realest on you tube. You use your earned money and skills to fix damn near anything. No give aways, no sponsors....just you and hard work. Props man! cant wait for the next video....keep em coming please!

[@18PGAbound]

How does this channel not have 200k subscribers?!?!?! Badass Terminator man!

[@horsecockexpress7612]

because its a real channel and not a business. Let's pray he doesn't start doing giveaway bullshit and all the other crap that ruins channels

[@18PGAbound]

@@horsecockexpress7612 100x agree!

[@3rdGenCoyota]

When driving a faceplated transmission you need to drive it like you stole it. You can’t granny shift it like a stock transmission. Glad to see it running and driving! Great job!

[@66burnout]

This is an awesome series. I got sucked in from the first video!

[@adidasman12]

Dude has THE BEST garage of cars. C8Z, C6Z Turbo, LS Camaro and the Terminator. Keep the videos coming. Excellent.

[@Coop_63]

Glad to see it was relatively quick to swap out & fix 🙌 The viscosity of the oil being too thick is a theory i'd agree with. Sounds smooth as butter now!

[@RichGarcia-o6m]

Why Chris doesn’t have a million subs is beyond me,one of the best channels on YT.

[@JoseDiaz-bk9mh]

My engine makes the same tapping noise. It’s been doing it for like 3-4 years. The tapping starts and stops like how an a/c compressors clutch engages and disengages. You said it perfectly, it’s like a switch being turned on and off. I figured it was either a lifter or timing chain tensioner losing oil pressure/prime then suddenly regaining pressure/prime.

[@MattN03]

Binge watching this entire build after finding your channel yesterday. Chris, you're awesome! Love this Termi footage!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Welcome aboard!

[@CliffAdams217]

Favorite build on KZbin currently, enjoying the channel. Keep it up.

[@henryteague5902]

Yeahhhhhhh! Congrats man. Super glad that lash adjuster or rocker didn’t land in a bad spot and chew up the head. Excited to see the detailing videos!

[@joeynixon96]

Man, I am incredibly greatful that youtube recommend the video when you went and picked this up. I am constantly waiting for new videos, and always you on in the background while working in the garage! You make AMAZING content Chris, thank-you!

[@coreydenis6695]

She’s Alive!! I’m so glad you found the issue and it was an easy fix! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@paulhudgins5120]

That is freaking awesome, so glad that tapping noise wasn't a major problem, she sounds amazing, and those face plated trans are a different animal, you will get it. Can't wait to see what's is store next, she sounds so freaking amazing, great job Chris.

[@SacredHeart0520]

Having video of everything is a awesome benefit to go back and look

[@DanielWhite-o6z]

This is the first project that I watched on your channel. Looking forward to the rest of this build. Awesome job!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Welcome aboard!

[@wadesautoresto1450]

Excellent progress saving this cobra. The rear end is going to be squirrelly without a panhard bar so take it easy. If you notice the limited slip act up, buy some ford friction modifier and throw it in the diff cover. 👍

[@Lethal_Venom]

Glad to see that this is all sorted out. I just picked up a Sonic Blue 03 Cobra myself. Can't wait for the roads and weather to improve up here so I can start driving it

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Congrats!

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@ChrisSullivan69 Thanks!

[@antn8387]

It's finally done...your focus and determination is truly inspiring. That's a sweet sonic blue termi, however, I prefer the IRS instead of SRA in the rear.

[@nailed2thecross01]

Nice job man. I know that felt so good running it after that mountain of work. Be proud of yourself for sure.

[@FrankJames-vk1fy]

Your ability to diagnose the problem is impressive. Your attention to detail is top-notch. Keep up the good work. Would you consider a C5 project next?😊

[@EJ257IHI]

Nicely done. Enjoyed the music, editing and the work. I remember driving a bolt on Terminator back in 2007.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EJ257IHI]

@@ChrisSullivan69 You actually provide a lot of inspiration to some of us who recently got chewed and spit out by Corporate America and had enough, so thank you again. If I knew 25 years ago when I know now, I would have done what you are doing.

[@tyronechampion8254]

Wow,I think I only commented once on your channel, but this time I have to give you your props,your patient makes you such a great mechanic,good job and I have to say that Cobra sound great already!!!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks!

[@ApacheGarage-1525]

Awesome man love how you get us through the struggles to the finding out the the satisfaction of getting her done and getting to enjoy her find motivation in guys like you keep on doing you your doing great and thanks man 🙏🔥

[@uio890138]

Very relieving for the fix to be this quick and simple!! Was worried the engine had chronic damage.

[@patrickb8533]

🎉 By far the best you tube channel out there for real men who work 👏 🙌

[@robostyle9773]

Very common for this to happen with 4v/2v modulars. Glad you got it figured out

[@matthewburkholder1076]

Great content as always don't change anything chris! Been here since "cheapest cts-v"!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

My man 🤝

[@MrCecilbag]

So happy you made out without needing to pull the engine. This is going to be a sweet setup. Great video as always sir

[@XyXInc]

Good to see another Cobra back on the road. Currently on my 3rd, and plan to keep this one indefinitely.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Good choice! Only going up in value from here

[@JustAvignone]

Highly, Highly underrated channel. I found you when you started this project (just bought my first Terminator in similar shape only the engine isnt hurt). Absolutely loving the content!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate it my man!

[@ethanschultz4085]

DUDE YES! I watch your videos every Saturday and when I didn't see one pop up I was shocked! Thank goodness she is together! Chris Love all your videos man keep up the good work!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate you!

[@casmithc2]

Chris, that PAINTERS TAPE on the valve cover is killing my OCD!. I hope it hasn't damaged the PAINT on your valve cover. I speak from experience. When heated, that adhesive is hard to remove. Congrats on your latest project!

[@enrg1156]

One of the best one man show car channels ... that actually add some value. Good work man!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate it my man

[@Suzukigsxr750ridah]

MERCA !!!! Wow amazed great work ..I remembered the day you drove in rain to pick it up //I must say it’s definitely 💯 a rebuild amazing!!!

[@ReyzGamingChannel]

recovering from my accident yesterday and been rewatching some of your videos sadly totaled my mustang and don;'t have it anymore keep making the awesome content how you don't have 1 million subs makes no sense to me.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Heal up bro!

[@colt_layman]

I felt that leaving the spring out in my soul I’m posting on my turbo single cab build right now, you inspired me to get back to it

[@markhoffman8387]

That feeling you got at 33:38 is what makes all the pain worth it. Good job! Looking forward to the rest of the build.

[@Nolepower]

One trick we used at the Honda dealership when burping/bleeding the coolant system was pulling the coolant temp sensors to decrease the burping process. Just fill the radiator or fill point and with the funnel. The pull the coolant temp sensor. Watch the system burp when the remaining coolant in the funnel goes into the system.

[@maxmartin9077]

Really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to the rest of this build. Congratulations on the easy fix!

[@ericlewis4369]

Dang that sucks getting back together forgetting out the springs on 🤣 don’t feel bad I’ve done that 😂. Glad she is up and going turned out really nice

[@SVTJD]

This car will be a frikin gem by the time you’re done Chris. I love your attention to detail and the videos are always worth the watch. Keep up the amazing work, can’t wait to see what’s next

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate it my man 🤙

[@jonathanhaynes5365]

You insert just the right amount of humor in your videos. I feel like were all right there with you. Keep up the good work man 💪😊

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🤙🤙

[@natekiefer2911]

I’ve loved watching this series man. First time coming your channel was Day 1 with the car. Can’t wait to see everything you do.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙

[@E1320_]

Awesome job on the motor, the valvetrain sounds amazing, very impressive, Great job I can't wait to see it rip the tires off.

[@dandookie1738]

Glad it ended up being an easy fix, I cant wait for the episode when you paint correct her!

[@thedistance8843]

What an epic project and journey! Great work Chris, can't wait to see what you have in store for this gem. 🙌 God bless!

[@kelvinlittle2153]

She sounds healthy bro! Keep them videos coming I enjoy watching them. I’m a ford guy with little to no mechanical skills. I’m learning slowly but surely

[@zippyrossi]

Quite ironically I have an 03 cobra as well. Had the engine rebuilt and also had a lash adjuster issue on first start, AND I also forgot to put the springs in when I put the front suspension back together. Keep up the killer videos

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Lmao no way. Glad I'm not the only one

[@zippyrossi]

You definitely are not lmao

[@lucasbriones4531]

So awesome! It's great to see the progression this beaten cobra has gone through. Keep the videos coming! 🤘

[@Donthaveone222]

20 Years ago, its twin used to burble by my house every afternoon. It sounded beautiful, just like yours. Enjoy.

[@tomkjr1]

Engine sounds great after the fix. Hope there are no more negative surprises! Congrats on a job well done.

[@jamiehunter3211]

Super handy tool you should grab if you don't have is a Lazer temp sensor. I've used mine to check coolant Temps and header primaries to easy find which cylinder was dead when I have a misfire.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Great tool. I've got an old cheap one

[@jamiehunter3211]

When I built a few sr20det motors you could manually bleed the lifters by sticking a small Allen wrench. You stick it down the top hole and it will let you pump the air out while submerged in oil. Not sure if this works on all lifters but it always helped me and never had any lifter noise on first fires.

[@neilleavell]

Sweet glad you got it going! Now let's see what it will do! Can't wait to see your next video on it. Great job Chris!!!!!

[@kennyhayes8488]

I love watching all your videos my friend.you do grate work chris you don't try to cheep out on things .if you not gone do it right don't do it at all.im so glad it wasn't nothing bad and just a rocker.until next time my friend God bless you and your whole family

[@gr8tfoxes617]

Great to see and glad it wasn’t fatal Chris. Looking forward to the continuation on it.

[@MonkeyFabGarage]

Good deal. Glad you were able to get it sorted out. Sounds great.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for watching Mike! I've purchased some welding stuff and maybe a flange or two from you a few years back. Hope business is good!

[@MonkeyFabGarage]

@@ChrisSullivan69 if the followers lead, the leaders will follow. thanks for support our little shop. i want to steal the cobra and stuff it into my fairmont lol.

[@jessemarinjr6374]

GREAT JOB CHRIS !! GLAD YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO PULL THIS ENGINE OUT AGAIN !!! KEEP THEM VIDEOS COMING !! JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS

[@BADD400]

Yo Chris so far this has been a great series on this build. Glad it was a minor issue with the motor, and good luck with the rest of the build. Waiting patiently for more.

[@krisstathakopoulos7409]

From one Kris to another Chris , great job my guy 🤘🏻

[@Maynard93]

Double clutch in between gear changes like from 1-2 clutch in, pull it out of 1st, let out of clutch, clutch back in then put it in 2nd helps with the noise.

[@branchtana315]

Nice to see the Cobra back up and running. Engine sounds smooth, and I love the color of the car. Watching footage from under the hood I can picture what it would look like with a beautiful color matched Whipple sitting on top of the engine 😀. The face plated tranny seems like it'd be a pain in the ass to drive, but I'm sure you'll get used to it.

[@Wings65288]

Congrats! She looks and sounds beautiful brother. I too have an SCT xcal4 and I never did the update on it. SCT is sketch with their updates. If i ever run into issues with it id go with the MS3 Pro megasquirt. I'm sure you could tune it yourself if you had to go that route.

[@JohnathonGxx]

Congrats man! After the last video I was bummed for you. I'm super stoked to see that you got it fixed and driving man. Job well done and killer videos to boot!

[@darkcloud4368]

Glad to see it run down the street. Been waiting everyday since day one for updates on it.

[@AngelusMcBride]

“There’s a technique for driving a face plated transmission, and I don’t have it yet”😂😂 I’m crying bruh I’m so happy for you bruh everyone in here that turn wrenches feel for you mane great job!

[@eddevin1251]

I know its been said before but you have one the best KZbin channels out there... Keep up the great work. Checking the Refresh everyday here in Boston

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for watching!

[@DoesItTho]

Can’t wait to see you give ‘er the onions to seat the rings! Awesome job bud!!! Your perseverance did that bad Terminator well!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

You and me both lol

[@PatrickDosRamos]

Voiture pas du tout connu en Europe C'est dommage car elle est superbe et un son de folie J'adore Continue Et bonne année à toi et aux tiens

[@masonthirlwell302]

Found the channel as a fellow M156 owner from the UK a while back now and have been hooked ever since! Keep up the good work Chris 👊🏼

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks man🤝

[@302hobronco]

I've had new hyd lash adjusters from ford fail the exact same way on our fleet of crown vics over the year's. Some just can't retain the oil properly, collapse, and spit the follower out. Hopefully, that's all that is wrong. Love this build brother keep it up.

[@DriftDreams242]

I love this build, your awesome man, I hope one day I can afford to supercharge my 4v swap with a stock Eaton from a 03/04 cobra, keep on keeping on man! Much love from the Bahamas! 🇧🇸

[@robertsantana6462]

This is amazing you make all this look so flawless its honestly art

[@cochino8969]

Discovered this channel 2 weeks ago been loving it sense🤙🏻

[@MrFlabbybeast]

She’s running and driving! Badass!! Great video bro

[@coreyrowe2052]

I'm so glad to see it back up and running!!👍👍👍 This is my number 1 dream car that I could actually afford. They were awesome back in the day and I think they are awesome now! Love the Terminators💪💪

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Timeless cars

[@adamscustomshop]

Great job man, glad it was somewhat easy and nothing too crazy. The front springs were kind of funny though, lol. Keep up the great work and videos!

[@petetofani4896]

Glad to see the tapping noise was a fairly easy repair.

[@felixserrano2511]

Congrats Chris, cool job it must of been rewarding seeing it run again. Hopefully to see the next step soon.👍

[@mb101367]

Awesome work sir. Thanks for sharing the journey.😊

[@jamez_estrada82]

Chris, you are definitely the man with a plan. Congrats bro, I was really hoping nothing was damaged from the tapping/knocking. Glad to see project Blue is back on track, and all systems are go!

[@keithczerniawski]

Your are killing it smalls in a good way though, when your videos come out it is so refreshing, you’re facial expressions are refreshingly funny, I can’t tell you how many times I forget the stupidest thing and have to redo it. I’m loving this series and the quality of your videos very on point. Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Bronx. 👍

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate it my man 🤝

[@billlear5607]

So happy to hear it was just that simple of a fix.

[@klmorris1576]

way to go Chris. Nice build so far. I am looking forward to the rest of this build.

[@Ermerps]

Mr. Sullivan has blessed us with this fine video on the 25th day of January. Halleluja

[@alexhall6396]

that faceplated trans wants to be quickly and deliberately shifted into gear even while cruising even though it feel weird to do. sick build!

[@hatemsgarage]

Can’t wait to see this car complete and ready to tear up the streets. Amazing job so far COBRO

[@cliffheard1970]

One day YT recommended one of your videos and I’m so glad I watched it. I love the cars you choose to work on. Vettes, Mustangs and the Benz. I’ve owned 18 Mustangs and I currently drive a Mercedes C230. I love the body of the C230 and think it would be cool to do a LS swap. A Coyote would be funnier I think but, I feel like it would be easier to do the LS due to the Coyote being so wide. Anyway keep up the great videos and I will keep watching!!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ice44567]

Also, pick up a Motorcraft RS527 coolant reservoir cap, those original caps are known to just fail randomly under pressure and make a fun mess xD

[@steelwheels327]

Nice job Chris !!! glad the noise wasn't serious.