Customer States: “Check Transmission 😬🤞” Engine Falling out! Broken Mounts

[@kenkeyes8148]

I owned a Trans repair shop 20 years ago, and the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep product line was the backbone of my business. Nothing has changed.

[@waterloo123100]

I work for a transmission shop currently and I’ll tell you we do get more Gm transmissions. The 62te at least has a changeable filter

[@tylermills79]

I still own a transmission shop and Chrysler is still the backbone of my business along with Nissan which has become the Chrysler of Japan. Also a lot of gm 5.3 and 6.0 V8’s because for the last decade and a half gm apparently can’t figure out how to make a non defective lifter.

[@MickayG]

It's kinda puzzling actually... you'd almost think it's a conspiracy or something. Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep have a bad reputation for quite some time now but somehow people keep buying them... and yes, it keeps a lot of mechanics busy, so they won't be complaining. But imagine if everybody would smarten up and only buy Honda or Toyota, how many mechanics would be out of work!

[@MickayG]

@@tylermills79 The problem with Nissan is they started collaborating with Renault... sharing stuff with a French car manufacturer is not good for reliability. As far as French shitboxes go Renault is the least worst, but compared to Japanese manufacturing it's shit... never buy anything that has Peugeot or Citroën labeled parts, it's going to break.

[@tylermills79]

@@MickayGChrysler has just never in its entire existence been able to figure out quality control so they’ve always been the sickly weakest manufacturer of the bunch. Which is a viscous circle of not really having the money to fix a lot of the engineering disasters nor having the money to figure out better quality control systems. Chrysler is just barely hanging on even in the best of times so nothing really changes. That’s how a V6 they’ve been making since the early 80’s still has the exact same problems and fails in the exact same way as it has for over 30 years. But they make really good looking cars. They’re very good at making cars that look high quality just not so much at actually being high quality.

[@nickloh912]

24:00 - I was a contractor at Dorman as my first "real" job out of college a little over 10 years ago. There were a whole bunch of us whose only job was to create our own models of OEM parts. Then the engineers did their analyses to figure out materials and whether the parts we designed would actually work. Our cubes were full of parts harvested from different cars that we would work with - everything from intake manifolds to window motors. Some of the weirder geometry we used laser scanners for but a lot of it was done with just calipers and the like. I only worked there for a month or two until I found a permanent job, so don't blame me if their parts don't fit... ;)

[@Chris-xs6kn]

Used to work for Chrysler, in the Mopar Parts Division until 2009. Many sundry parts were sublet out to various manufactures. Motor mounts were usually sublet to Anchor Industries, Beck Arnley or Westar. Often, all three to keep up with demand for production. There was always a contract for A/M replacement parts at the end of production demand. Dependant on the contract, markings, logos, and/or part numbers had to be removed from tooling. Many times A/M parts are actually made by OE manufacturer. Unfortunately, sometimes that includes Made in China.

[@Iakona-z5s]

Change them all Ray while you're at it, versus 6 months later for 1!

[@mikeburnett7028]

Back in 72 my friend had his trans go out in his ‘Cuda, had it fixed and bought a lifetime warranty. Warranty lasted less than 2 years. They said they would no longer warranty it. Demanded his warranty money back and got it.

[@Don_Iocco]

AAmco?

[@mikeburnett7028]

@@Don_Iocco could have been. Was a long time ago.

[@vincentpattavina2120]

I always learn something from your videos. Among other things, I now know how to drive my floor jack properely

[@allanransby7119]

That's what I like. You don't take all the mountings and charge the customer. Just what's needed. THAT'S a huge difference from all the unserious shops. Respect!

[@MikeRoth-ex1wk]

Remove lower cross member is part 2 of this video...lol

[@johncooper4637]

That is one way to look at it but the other way to look at it is - two failed, is the third far behind? Saves money for now but more labor to replace it later.

[@MichaelVermylen]

@@johncooper4637 My toughts too, at least on this kind of repairs.

[@desotosky1372]

We are not privy to Ray's discussion with the owner to know the options presented and decisions made. I think it is might have been a risk-benefit decision keeping in mind they only wanted to keep the car for 1 more year. Long term, I'd say yeah, probably better to replace the 3rd also.

[@donniev8181]

Not his car or money​@@johncooper4637

[@cwbintn8949]

Glad you're safe from the hurricanes!

[@stevehartshorn2226]

Ray needs a pov camera on his head so both hands can be free while he is working

[@petercornish9903]

Don't forget the crankcase vent hose , or whatever it is, to be plugged into the airbox. The one the last mechanic forgot.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I think it’s broken needs epoxy

[@92mrsrdb]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs I bet you know a guy that has some epoxy 😉

[@justpray365]

Duct tape!😂

[@cranefly23]

“Mr Justin, can I borrow you good Sir….” As a resident of the U.K., I don’t know if the practice of referring to someone as “Sir” is an American or Floridian ‘thing’, but I like it! I have heard you use it to many people, many times. It always seems so respectful. You’re a good guy, Ray.

[@samholdsworth420]

He's not your average Florida man 😂

[@lillerik01]

It's a US thing.

[@EristiCat]

Well stated sir.

[@randallhoover2410]

Us thing! I was raised to say sir when talking to a man older than me!

[@geoffboultwood7566]

@@lillerik01 I'm from the UK and have used Sir sometimes, though some people have found it humorous.

[@liver.flush.maestro]

The driver side mount is also cracked, you can see the seam of cracked rubber towards the front / bottom, the rubber is broken: 15:17 Need to replace also.

[@rekordi]

Correctomondo.

[@LanceUngerBBYFOZ]

I saw its leaking fluid and cracked. Due for replacement aswell!

[@alexs851]

the one below, is also cracked, no ? 48:55

[@myk55501]

Question doesn't the mount bolts get blue lock tite? What about torq wrench. I was taught change one mount change them all. BTW i think there a tsb on the ground strap and how to updated.

[@georgeholme612]

I like the way you talk to Dave and Justin you are a fantastic boss

[@CssNychh]

fixmyrideai AI fixes this. "Check Transmission," Engine Falling Out

[@flipfloptanlines926]

Ray you may be overestimating the foreign manufacturing of basic castings. Laser beams not required. Sand IS the tooling. Take part. Press top half in sand. Press bottom half in another sandbox. Place both boxes on each other. Pour in real real hot metal. Serve with country gravy when cooled

[@john_in_phoenix]

I had the motor mounts in a 2004 PT Cruiser replaced 3 times in 10 years. Whatever rubber they use just dies in the heat. Really crummy car, but my wife loved it.

[@jame3shook]

~@16:00 I saw a tee shirt saying "If I said I'd do it, I'll do it. I don't need reminding every 6 months." lol

[@bobbg9041]

Did ya do it?

[@Kykid78]

Took me a year to redo wifes laundry room/pantry. She will never ask me to do another project. 😆

[@jwarmstrong]

Sometimes broken mounts make you look at places that have hidden problems $$$

[@fubartotale3389]

"The average person learns from their mistakes. The smart person learns from the mistakes of others. The idiot already knows everything."

[@williamdishon4440]

So true 🙃

[@MickayG]

"People that work make mistakes, people that work less make fewer mistakes... I know people that never make mistakes".

[@kevinbarry71]

In my experience, the average person does not learn from his mistakes. Or anybody else's

[@adotintheshark4848]

I don't know, Kamala doesn't know sh!t

[@TremaineLea]

Sign in the kitchen growing up said 'Learn from the mistakes of others, you'll never live long enough to make them all yourself."

[@ncso911]

Should do that exhaust bushing also.

[@GhostSniper67]

It looks like it needs coolant in the purge tank. This video demonstrates how the proper tools make a difficult job easier. Great job Ray!

[@calico097]

Talking to my mechanic the other day when I took it in to get the lug nuts changed out because they are the ones that are not solid and the caps were all separating and falling off. I said something that all the mechanics should join together and complain to the engineers about using better parts that are not cheap.

[@brianmac1]

As a lifelong DIY guy, I've had to spend a lot on newer style tools to get access on modern cars. I'm in my 70s I still do my own work, but for how much longer I don't know, especially on jobs that really require a lift. I love the videos though.

[@kc0lif]

corvette got fixed cool😊.

[@stevenichols4639]

Well.moved anyway

[@tz138]

After seeing the end result in the video, I noticed what I figured would be the result... The drivers side mount moves more than the passenger side... Why, because it's 160,000 mile tired... I would have replaced all three, along with the grommet on the transmission... That van should last another 100,000 miles...

[@572Btriode]

I concur.

[@wwmoggy]

My grandfather used to use a broom handle to check for noise in his cars and trucks . i used it to detect screeching bearings in my old 71 Celica's alternator

[@deplorablelibertarian]

My first car was a 1981 Toyota Celica with a 22RE engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. Its still the best car I've EVER had to date....my 1981 Celica will always beat even my 2024 Sentra. Reading your comment made me slightly depressed.

[@michelleshaw337]

The alternator and voltage regulator in those were a real weak spot on an otherwise good car.

[@111smd]

any solid object is still a good diag tool even today as they can pinpoint where the noise is coming from of course a mechanics stethoscope will do the same and is easier to use

[@wwmoggy]

@@deplorablelibertarian it was my first car also. my 15 year old brother bought it no engine no seats missing doors and all he did was buy a custom stearing wheel . I bought for $50 and $400 into at the wreckers back in 77 and sold it a year later for $1000 was the ST 2lt engine

[@wallace3953]

Ray. The giant difference between you, and (most of, 96%) the auto engineers, is the You Actually Really Know What you are doing! Great video....

[@adairwilkinson6916]

What an awkward job, Ray.! At one point I thought you were going to have remove half the engine to access the bolts. When these cars are designed, they should have someone like you to advise them. Fortunately, you seem to have a spanner for every possible contingency!! Incidentally, I must thank you for your continual good humour with the frustrations of the job. Thank You Sir! Best Wishes Roy W UK

[@thomasswalley1075]

I hand a 2009 Dodge Caliber with that Nissan CVT transmission. The transmission fried on a 500 mile round trip. I limped it home and ended up replacing the tranny with a lower mileage used one. The reason the original unit died was because the heat exchanger filter was clogged, preventing proper fluid circulation. The transmission got extremely overheated and self destructed. All I would have had to do to prevent failure was to replace that filter at the same time as servicing the transmission. Live and learn. New stuff gets added to vehicles every day. Educate yourself and save mucho cashola.

[@brockett]

Good job Ray. Just a few thousanths of an inch from being impossible Phew! I was straining in my chair trying to get that lower mounting out.

[@markperlman8384]

I'm an aerospace engineer retired and worked in production all my career. There are some explanations for the differences. Probably more than one aluminum die casting companies were used, tool wear requires rebuilding of the tooling, design change during manufacturing required a tooling change. The aftermarket mount probably made by one or more of the original die cast companies is made to fit all revised engines or mounts.

[@johnreid859]

I didn’t know that about the floor Jack.👍

[@blandrooker6541]

Saw the title, and my first thought "It has to be a Dodge". Yep, I was right! My work vehicle is a 2016 Caravan, just 168K miles. Last month, I notified Fleet Management that the vehicle was shifting badly and jerking on acceleration. Sure enough, ALL of the motor mounts were shredded, one to the point of the main load bearing literally flopping around inside the rubber surround. What I see happening in the near future is the company spending a LOT of money as they've purchased about a dozen Pacificas and Voyagers as wheelchair vans, and we run them for hundreds of miles 10 or more hours a day.

[@seantoon01]

Whole engine was moving, never seen that before 😮

[@bblod4896]

Rock that engine 🎸 Justin working with Master Yoda.

[@aerialzona6003]

I've replaced a few mounts like these in my time. One thing I learned is to replace them all at the same time. Sure enough that one you left will go bad in the next 6 months.

[@johnaclark1]

Yesterday, I did a rear brake job on a 2017 Mazda CX-5 with an EPB. After one of your last videos where the discussion was about parking brake vs e-brake I did an experiment. If I held the EPB button up for about 1-2 seconds it would brake hard, into the ABS on the rear wheels. It felt like it was also activating the front brakes, as well, but don't know that for sure. So, it was usable as an emergency brake.

[@johnt.848]

Yes they activate all 4 wheels at speed and the car will be able to stop more effectively than the old cable hand brake. I mentioned this in that previous video.

[@nipperdawg1865]

Parts come from the same supplier as oe with slight differences sometimes. The switches you replaced from std motor are the same as oe sourced. I used to work for them

[@keysautorepair6038]

Tip of the day paint a small line were you drive on to the lift for easy lift parking makes life easier.

[@colinspencer2205]

The TX Valve regulates release of liquid refrigerant into the evaporator core. Not high pressure gas to low pressure gas. The Rankine Cycle

[@andylemine1494]

I owned one in my life.A Plymouth Duster.Nice car but I replaced half the lifters in the engine.After that I bought Fords.I found them to be the most reliable.

[@kevinyancey958]

According to Chrysler, 70k miles is high mileage. I sat in on a morning meeting at the Kenosha Engine Plant, which was making the 2.7L v6 in question, when they brought up an overheating issue. They shrugged it off because it was an issue with cars after 70k miles. Since they only warranted the drivetrain for 70k, it wasn't covered anyway.

[@MFXdump]

What I’ve done before is, recenter the mount, then fill them with 3M Window weld. Results in more vibratey noises, but gives extremely instant throttle response.😂

[@phillipw2493]

Hope the you saw rhe exhaust hanger support was also checked

[@AndyFletcherX31]

Expensive motor mount. Kinda surprised you can't get replacement rubber/plastic bits to fit back into the aluminium casting.

[@markamcampbell5795]

I have a 95 grand caravan that has the bolts for the motor mounts were all missing. Made a terrible noise. Went to the wrecking yard got all the bolts got all bolted in sounds nice now. Shifts better to.

[@BuzzKillingtonne]

In IT we say when everything is a priority, nothing is a priority

[@terrylaw18]

You know you’ve struggled when you have a lot of different tools out. A whole range of things get blamed and needless money spent on symptoms actually being caused by bad engine mounts. Good on you for diagnosing it effectively. The mounts get overlooked because they’re out of mind not being a moving part. Or. It can’t be the mounts. They’re not that old.

[@MickayG]

Hey Ray... another "what I would've done" viewer here :) Even though that driver side mount looked okay, I would've changed it anyway, You're already in there, a mount isn't that expensive and if those two are gone that third one cant be far behind... I'd say the best way to go for the customer, minimal extra costs.

[@desotosky1372]

I commented above but the customer did say they only wanted to keep the car one more year. We were not privy to the discussion between Ray and the owner.

[@MickayG]

@@desotosky1372 It's a 2017 car... there are lots more years in that vehicle. And that mount could go within that year, it's only about a 100 bucks more and it would've been 100%.

[@JamesTrigg]

No need to apologise, excreta occurs .Congrats on the reffirmation , and I hope your son is feeling OK

[@nghtrider62]

Honestly if the mounts are cost affective I'd replace the third mount, That way you know all the mounts are good. And when you checked the 2nd time the Driver's side engine mount did move a bit. Not to mention you did say the vehicle had 166,000 miles.

[@EristiCat]

For places like the stuck torque mount I have used a 2x4 cut to a suitable wedge shape and driven it between the two metal crossmembers to open up the space.

[@diggy-d8w]

Parts suppliers >> you asked how they do it, do they build the retooling stuff to make it or what? I think it's kinda like a can of green beans ; The "Company" handles the produce, cans it, and slaps the label. They the dregs are labeled as "Walmart" or the offbrand store variety. I think some of this happens in "parts" for stuff we need? Sorry I simplified it so much.... it's all I could understand & I'm glad you are out there to help us dummies. peace

[@ron1584]

I remember when your son broke his collar bone the first time. I see the car didn't get blown off the back of the rollback. I figured there would have been alot more customers trying to get flooded vehicles back on the road.

[@grahamchapman9415]

The force is strong with justin, knows when there's no power he does

[@Turvotastic]

3:30 I think there is a service bulletin about this. P0456 can set intermittently because debris can get trapped in the Purge solenoid. Then work it's way out. Other than that the esim is a very common cause

[@johnkauffman6347]

Lolol my 17 caravan has a slew of issues. Motor mounts, transmission yesterday desided it didn't want to move on occasion. The dreaded oil cooler is still ok why I have no clue. The trims on the passenger side door left and drivers seat trim has passed away (too much gas mabe) time for plugs and coils. But besides that it's great so I'll dump about 5000.00 in it and keep going cause that's cheaper than a new break down special.

[@EristiCat]

That wornout and collapsed exhaust hanger next to the torque mount could be another source of noise and vibration.

[@brianallen9810]

Pretty clean for a P.O.S.

[@JimSmithBrazil]

That muffler mount next to the rear mount looked bad too. All mounts bad! LOL

[@dankenstineofficial3244]

If these engine mounts are anything like filters, they have to be a slightly modified design to get around patents. There was a problem with PowerStroke 6.4 engines where the aftermarket oil filters were a slightly different size, causing problems with the bypass system iirc. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a similar thing with other components.

[@bobrenner7213]

I got exhausted just watching pulling the mounts!

[@ChristopherEisele]

sloshy water soaund, a/c drain clogged. I have same van and I've had to un-clog it twice.

[@williamsquires3070]

There’d be a lot fewer wars and less violence if everyone had a loving spouse unit they respected. Like Lauren! 💙 Lucky Ray. 😅 That, and having employees that are actually useful, and not just the intellectual equivalent of packing peanuts, helps too! Hi Dave! Hi Justin! Don’t let Ray kill himself on the job! 😃 You gotta watch out for each other out there!

[@russelbaird3342]

Last Mopar product I had was a ‘75 Dodge maxi van B2500 , owned it for 9 years . Had the 360 motor with Rochester 2 barrel . Oil changes , plugs , wires , wipers when due or needed . After a guy in a 70 T- bird decided to go too fast and hit my front end when he lost it on an icy road , I had to replace a resister on the circuit board in the dash , no dash lights or turn signal lights . Other than the body disintegrating in the rear it was a great van . My partner in business bought it from me and drove it another 9 years . Good motor and trans , he did replace the trans 2 years before he sold it . Stay safe , have fun. I must of got a good one .

[@patrickdiehl6813]

#4 Happy Saturday Ray!! Hope the little one heals quickly🤗

[@daviddelgado6090]

Done mounts on 3 different brands of cars. On the Ford I had to get both an impact extension and socket to loosen the bolts. Regular chromoly broke taking the one under the battery tray.

[@RogerFleury-rh9wr]

206th! Happy weekend Ray,Lauren,Dave,and not to forget Justin. Wouldn’t you be able to notice a problem as the mounts got worse? It might be just me, but anything that doesn’t feel or sound normal, it goes to the mechanic. I’ve been with him so long, diagnoses of my concerns aren’t billed. He gets enough of my money keeping the fleet in tip top condition. 5 cars and 2 motorcycles. Most things are found during visits for preventive maintenance. Another fine video Ray. Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@johncraig406]

One of those Hydraulic spreader jaws the Firefighters use to open jammed doors, would be very handy there.

[@DISPATCHERATOR]

11:00 I can feel the dirt in my eyeballs

[@10100rsn]

Some after market companies usually get the OEM tooling or the OEM tooling data. When a factory or special tooling for wear items like that gets built by the OEM the OEM will eventually sell it to an aftermarket company and license or sell the tooling data once they no longer manufacture new vehicles with that part.

[@knighthawk86855]

Excellent job, as always.

[@krashkwads4688]

I replaced the coolant transfer on my 2013 200 touring, used some 3M Windo-weld to reinforce the broken passenger side mount...rides like new

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Ray congratulations on your marriage to Lauren she is lovely and wish you all the happiest for the future. When you got some tools out I couldn’t get over how many you need and have the best invention was the wretched spanners anyway interesting video as usual kind regards John

[@davidbowman3669]

Great video on a repair you do not often see shown on You Tube.

[@Navajo-man]

Hi ray wife unit Dave Justin just finished watching trans mount replace awesome Vuillard done and as always you all be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@carbonstar9091]

We had one of the older style Pacifica's and it was a great vehicle right up until the engine exploded at 200k.

[@rhohenstein2588]

ITL the floor jack trick! I'm gob smacked!

[@johnny234511]

Justin is lucky to have you as a teacher ans MASTER DAVE. Give him a good pneumatic tool for his great work! From Québec, "Land of corrosion".!

[@garygross3590]

Great move on the battery must keep leggs

[@russellstyles5381]

They've tested that sort of thing on Engine Masters. Makes a big difference. (exhaust pipe complaint).

[@shaughnduffy1390]

More Chrysler at Ray's shop then Chrysler has in the entire lineup of new product

[@wadehults]

The tooling gets sent/sold to aftermarket manufacturers. I've hauled body panel dies from Toledo to Laredo TX for further transport to Mexico

[@Britt-h4s]

Congratulations to both of you on your wedding!!

[@josephohara7407]

Ray sir, i missed the episode where Justin came into the fold. Is he a relative or just a young man you hired. He's got two good teachers, you and Mr Dave so he will get a good eddukation. WORDS

[@peterrudy9207]

I had been told by a repair shop that one engien mount was " leaking " . Today opened the hood of my 2020 Toyota Camry LE 2.5 , 4 cyclinder engine . Parking brake engaged , hood open and friend to put foot on brake and shift from drive to reverse three times each . I observed the engine move forward and back and to the sides . To me this says that all engine mounts need replacing . Now to try to determine if the transmission mounts needs replacing also .

[@williamdishon4440]

I never did like the 2nd and 3rd gin Pacifica they became just another minivan.. I had a 06 it had a3.0 v6 and it had what they called an auto-stick trans so when you moved the shifter over to manual mode it put the engine in performance mode. It surprised a lot of people.

[@Estes316]

Love all the Pacifica content as I have a 2019. Just recently had an engine put in mine at 77k, coolant was leaking into cracked cylinder

[@lugnut839]

Come on Ray, wasn’t that a beach boy song you know good vibrations you know the words peace out take care, brother

[@donniev8181]

Great repair video! Especially liked the exhaust analysis, it seems like these companies would want to do things properly, but it's like nobody actually cares. Greed will absolutely ruin everything!

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@fleece192]

Good stuff Ray. Banners are nice. American flag would be nice. Learning stuff everyday at 70. Definitely gonna try the floor jack weeley

[@alabamared2568]

I've got a fancy upper crust Chrysler Dodge product...I have 2017 jeep Renegade with 80k on it with the 1.4 turbo 6 speed manual it runs great and zero issues.. I love my jeep/Fiat/Dodge,/Chrysler/ Stellantis product!!!

[@faithwalk2cor578]

If I only knew what I don't know that I used to know, I'd be a genius!

[@jimparr5412]

Yeah you left the battery disconnected as a test fir Justin 😊

[@davidhenderson585]

Heads of KNUCKLE engineering at it's finest

[@dennis2376]

Where is Dave? Thank you and have a great day.

[@isothermicotter]

At work we say "If everything is high priority, nothing is high priority."

[@MonkeyJedi99]

The exhaust hangar near the torque mount looks blown out too. Not sure how important it is to be fully functioning. - edit: the way the two flows meet at a near head-on might be part of the compression computations.

[@odie0815]

24:46 - those are not injection marks but ejection pin marks - they are used to eject the casted part out of the mold