Damaged Lower Intake! Plastic Threads! Jeep Wrangler 3.6 Pentastar Pt 2

[@johnkendrick7304]

I might be an older guy who's old fashioned but that plastic crap that you're dealing with on that engine looks like an absolute nightmare. I give you a lot of credit for being so patient and doing such a great job with that

[@CamoKing2012]

Yeah totally agree. I'd personally be more willing to pay more for a vehicle with less plastic

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Stellantis muy bueno company

[@andrewcastiglia9548]

Why make an intake out of metal when plastic works perfectly fine? It does not need to withstand crazy temperatures or pressures, it is roughly 30% lighter than steel and like 12% lighter than aluminum while having similar strength in most areas except for ductility which isn't really something you want to have in engine components anyway...

[@philsonnenberg6092]

New cars are already super expensive. Add metal/aluminum in place of all the plastic and you add 2--3times the cost for said parts. Granted the oil cooler as plastic was very silly. Just replaced my 3.2 cooler. Plastic was like $45 and the aluminum was around $200. So yea. Modern plastic is cheaper and just as good for alot of parts.

[@Havok135]

@tradde11 Its all about cost savings. Always has been when they started the whole 'Planned Obsolescence'. Nothing is made to last anymore. Now Im sure some engineer out there pitched the idea for the plastic oil cooler so they went with it. Now it took another company to make one out of aluminum so it wont happen. Its wierd anymore I know.

[@tsimpson007]

Ray as a retired 71 year old mechanic I think you do a heck of a job both as editor and mechanic. I love listening to you and watching you work. You express the same work values as I was tought and I tried to teach in my shop. I do not know how you deal with all that plastic. I am glad it was not there in the 70's. Tell all those kerans to just sit back and learn.

[@jspoole52]

I too am a 71 year old retired tech, still do a little side work, on pre 2010 and some bike work. All the special tools today $$$$$ and the new freon 1234y omygoogness.😊

[@donfayetteville3582]

Please don't apologize. No big whoop! Ray there are many KARENS out there.

[@petercrawford3005]

.... and KARLS!

[@bobbg9041]

10:21 kens too.

[@rolandsilva7910]

Yes Ray , do NOT apologize, its the CONTENT as to why I watch ... so what on the hiccups in the editing.. keep up the good work Ray.

[@macsloan58]

Lots of Kervins also.

[@bradhaines3142]

it was actually horrible though, i was amazed. first time in the years ive been watching, so im not particularly bothered but i was really impressed how awful it turned out

[@sammorgan2390]

When I was a young technician the older guys wouldn't show you anything or give you pointers so it really blows my mind that you are willing to show us so much

[@red_ben3487]

yup, the videos are fantastic. part of what gives me the confidence to do somewhat basic maintenance on my car and save a ton of money. changed spark plugs last weekend, next will be adjusting my valves at some point (AND HOPEFULLY FIX AN OIL LEAK IN THE PROCESS). if i dont have to disassemble a massive portion of the vehicle, ill do it myself. too bad changing the clutch on my civic requires dropping the front suspension.... ill pass on that. pardon my caps lock earlier... im typing this on a TV remote 🤣

[@wilbilt]

When I was a young tech, the old guys were constantly telling us to wear eye protection, ear protection, knee pads, back braces, etc. We laughed at them. Now at 61, I know they were right. My body sounds like Rice Krispies every morning when I get up. Snap, Crackle, Pop.

[@peterrschuck]

Totally agree. I wasn't shown much until I started working with an elderly mechanic in his late 50s I would guess in the predelivery area of a Ford dealership. He taught me how to use a screwdriver to listen to the tappets and engine noises. He was a really nice man. I did learn how to do a lot of brakes. Drums where done by the auto electrician, yes we haf a professional. Also had a professional panel fitted adjusting person as well. We did our own touching up of small paint chips that happened in transporting of cars. Didn't have white wrapping on them was some sort of film that was removed with white spirits. That stuff really dries out you hands. He also showed manual wheel alignment using a metal calibration bar. Bet not many remember those. I didn't finish 1st year failed jad to repeat. Copped a lot of flak over that. In those days you were an indentured apprentice so was hard to just resign and move on. Not like today's workers, cough cough. One phone call to the right ear got that fixed up quick smart. We also had vehicle testers who knew what they were doing to check every car was ok before handing back to the customers. I had the pleasure of cleaning the Principal Owners car every week, I was the only one allowed too and to drive it. He thought I did a job I was proud of, not just an inconvenience job. I understood his position as not just the boss but also the representative of the business to other business people. So a clean car was always an important thing too. He wished me all the best when I was leaving and gave me a small gift as an appreciation of always doing a good job. He heard from others I always did my best to do things right the first time, admit when I was over my head, instead of trying to hide it. And took excellent care of customers cars. I started at 15 just before my birthday and left just after turning 18 and joined the RAAF. I really liked that. But had to ask for a compassionate discharge due to my mum being ill and needing my help. A few months later I started studying to be a nurse. Loved that job. Didn't want to be always dealing with grease, oil and dirt as a mechanic so ended up dealing with blood and bodily fluids. Go figure. I think mechanics in those days did generally look after customers. These days they are few and far between unfortunately. I've had my fair share of duds.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Who cares? They still watched it and got over it! You're a World Champion, Ray!

[@suunto61]

I think he prefers NGK over Champion… 😝

[@michaelstoliker971]

Remember when we used to worry about aluminum heads warping? Now it's all plastic and we don't worry any more...LOL!

[@aarg2609]

Next will be heavy paper?

[@InMyBrz]

NOT a question of IF, but only WHEN they will self destruct

[@SushiPac]

Ray don’t worry about the edit of part 1 . It’s fine people just need to work with you! No ones perfect!! They just gotta be great full they have a video to watch!!!!!

[@renaldbrideau]

yes i agree with what you wrote

[@imagseer]

Others take weeks to get their video out. Something with transitioning the cuts in and out just glitched. Or maybe to do with edit versions. Either way, you post so much interesting detail of these rebuilds that, I think we can let you off a time or two.

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Senor ray all good no problema

[@ken2tou]

Exactly! 👍🏼

[@44hawk28]

Those who are watching these videos to make sure that they can critique excellent videography procedures, don't even get why they're supposed to be watching this video. I watched the first section, I got all the information I needed. I've been working on cars since 1964. You do a pretty good job most of the time. If I were concerned with excellence in videography, I certainly wouldn't be watching A Automotive repair video

[@Brendan_Keyport-WA7BMK]

Most of us was having fun with him.... See my comment for example. Something weird happened, and it wouldn't be right to let the E. Murphy to get away with it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (Electronic Murphy) --- For the record, wouldn't care if it was potato vision with no edits - I would prefer that over the fancy stuff. the content is great by itself.

[@earlharrell7750]

Hey Ray, my wife Jean and I Love your vid! Not sure if this is the same issue, but Casey LaDelle is having the same issue! Might not be you, just sayin'!

[@jthonn]

Who is critiquing video? WTF are you talking about? I just told Ray he did a great job. I would say that you are way out in left field, but you ain't even in the ballpark.

[@JimSmithBrazil]

I am sure Ray was not talking about you but all the other people making negative comments. Unless you are being sarcastic?@@jthonn

[@jthonn]

I don't make negative comments. That is why I didn't understand, I thought you may have replied to the wrong post.@@JimSmithBrazil

[@kyzercube]

Ray, I replaced at least a dozen of these 3.6 oil cooler blocks last year and discovered the reason behind this specific issue. Dumbass oil change places like Take5, Walmart, etc. are not retightening the filter housing back properly and cracking them, hence getting new ones installed and the problem repeating while they're still " fairly newish ". These filers are not sealed relative to how tight they're tightened but rather simply the o-ring itself. There is virtually no gradient between loose and tight. The instant you feel it bump hard over tight, you stop turning it. We did 2 things to prevent this from happening again and you at least took care of one of them. 1: We replaced them all with the metal version. 2: Since the housing for the filter is STILL plastic, we told all our 3.6l customers to warn whoever is changing their oil to STOP tightening the moment the housing hits hard over.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

Honestly it's so easy to change the oil on these things, the people with issues.. serves them right.. It's not rocket science to change oil.. though, some vehicles you do need to be a contortionist.. 😂

[@stevewhite3424]

​@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 I'll pass that along to the seventy three year old lady down the street.

[@therealanthony4978]

My 2010 Toyota Highlander 4cyclinder has a plastic oil filter container and the oil change place used natures lock tight so I had to break it off and buy an aluminum one

[@dt3510]

I’m I the only one that doesn’t trust an inch pound torque wrench . Transmission pan bolts - valve covers - scare me .

[@budlanctot3060]

That's what I suspected, too. The oem plastic filter housing female threads & the plastic cap with male threads & o-ring don't give you good tactile feel when tightening, so there is a tendency to overtighten them. It doesn't take much torque to seal the cap, so less is more in this situation.

[@mikedonahue4033]

This has got to be the most complicated disassembly/assembly automotive videos I have ever seen. Way to go Rainman!

[@not-a-raccoon]

REEEEEE!! I want my money back!! ... Oh wait. The videos are free. 🤔

[@peterbenson3776]

😂😂😂

[@squiggyg.8415]

All my money back 😎

[@jessecain1646]

Lol too funny

[@stevewhite3424]

​@@squiggyg.8415 And I want to speak to the manager!

[@oldodger]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@terryh8421]

Ray you have no need to apologise to anybody! You are entertaining and informative plus I agree with your snippets of wisdom. Regards from UK.

[@deanyoung1459]

Its cool Ray! Anyone who has been watching your content for long enough knows you are an exceptional mechanic so we dont expect you to be an exceptional videographer as well. I honestly do not know how you keep up with both but kudos for doing so

[@Texan_Patriot]

41:10 OMG...watching you deal with that nest of snakes is *THE* most impressive thing I've seen yet! If it were me, that Jeep would NEVER RUN AGAIN!😂

[@michelswerissen6544]

Video approved no gravity, perfect editing, perfect camera work, excellent quality mechanical work, click.

[@suunto61]

Gravitas at 33:12

[@johnt.848]

Deducting points for no gratuitous appearance from Lauren. 😂

[@jeffhumphreys2738]

Well Ray I have been in the trade for 40 years and still working at other people’s junk and don’t know why I watch your channel but it’s entertaining….thumbs up dude!

[@victoriabishop4543]

Don’t ever change no matter what people say. Been watching you since you started and very often watch videos over and over. We love your content and quirky comments so don’t take any notice of those that don’t 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@davidrobinette3834]

I thought it was just a hiccup. In my little world of things to worry about, Rays video ain’t on the list. No harm no foul. Keep on trucking.

[@rbr2c]

Someone very unskilled was working on that vehicle. No excuse for any of those poorly done items. People... don't touch an engine if you have no idea what you are doing. Great Video!

[@AlisyaBurke]

Dedication and genuine approach make your channel a joy. Congrats!

[@Exoamy]

Least obvious bot.

[@jimmeade2976]

Ray, you did a fantastic job of washing down the valves with oil ... without getting any down the spark plug tubes. Great job!

[@GTVAlfaMan]

Ray, hello from Los Angeles, one good thing about filming your work is in case your customers give you an argument about what you repaired, what parts you used and any extra special work you had to perform to complete the job, you can sit them down and make them watch the video as proof that you performed quality of workmanship. Once they view your video that will shut them up. By the way, we all love oil drain and filter replacement videos!

[@PSB-900]

I looked into Amsoil for my 2019 VW Arteon (purchased new) but according to the Amsoil web site, their oil does not meet the VW spec required. I'm using Motul 5w/40 in it now. I used Mobil1 0w/40 in my 2011 Saab NG9-5T4 (purchased new) with no issues after 150K miles. I also had a 1986 Saab 900 (purchased new) for 15 years of ownership and used Castrol GTX 10w/30 standard motor oil and changed it every 2K miles. At the 150K mileage mark when they adjust the cam clearances, the engine looked brand new with zero sludge anywhere. Another great video Ray!

[@RSAF-rms]

Respectfully, and I am not affiliated with Amsoil, but I am a VW owner. Amsoil European meets and/or exceeds the VW "502.00" and "504.00" specs that are listed in the manual as required. I am using Amsoil European in mine (a Taos). I don't agree with "extended interval" oil changes though, which is part of those specs. I am still going to change the oil and filter between 3k-5k. I will be using that Rainman Ray discount. Thanks for that Ray!

[@timfrancis6774]

i have to apologize to you ray, and i am sorry i thought the editing issue was my internet provider as we were getting severe t-storms and not the video quality. as a tech guy myself would never blame you for the edits. am truly sorry for assuming that the problems were you, you do a heck of a great job. learned alot from you

[@gerrycarmichael1391]

Jeep at one time produced one of the best 3.0 liter motors ever made. Their straight 6. That thing was bullet proof. Instead of going with a proven winner they gave us Pentajunk.

[@waynejennison5290]

Forget the TROLLS Ray!, at the end of the day you go home to a BEAUTFUL WIFE and they are living in their parents basement. If I lived in Florida USA and after watching your videos, then your shop is where I'd be taking my vehicle for any repairs needed as your attention to detail when doing said repairs I know that I could trust my vehicle to work properly and not break down again in the near future. Fantastic channel, keep up the good work mate.

[@crforfreedom7407]

Project Farm testing shows Amsoil is the best oil made. I've used it for years along with Penzoil full synth. Nothing wrong with sponsoring the best Ray!!! Well done!!!

[@ripsrt6822]

I saw those project farm videos, I use the Pennzoil ultra platinum, it's easier to get by me than amsoil.

[@DaveBigDawg]

I think Project Farm is very good at testing

[@basstracks2427]

I think it's awesome how you went into your parts surplus to get the owner that intake. Most mechanics would want to charge an arm and a leg to replace it. You're one of the few good guys out there.

[@RogerVHaney]

Stuff happens. It was no big deal. Keep up the good work.

[@SteveTalbott-mm2kq]

It is as though people have forgotten that we are all human. If I lived in Florida you’d be my mechanic hands down. Keep up the great work.

[@randallhoover2410]

It’s ok! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!! Love watching them

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ahhhh the old plastic fantastic Pentastar Mechanic stay busy job! I think we did 4 of these the past month at our shop. Keep it up Chrysler, Fiat, or Stellantis whoever it is now. ;) Good save on that Lower intake Ray!

[@lamatrisefontain98]

I’m not a Jeep guy but do appreciate a Jeep for what it is. That being said, what the heck were they thinking with that battery box/fuse box design. Everything on the passenger side of the engine is effectively blocked and the wires and connectors on the bottom of the fuse box are still critter bait.

[@leegunter5223]

😂😂 Your editing is back to normal😂😂 You are 100% correct in saying teflon tape is a sealant! Only a moron would call it a lubricant! Ask any real plumber or just look it up. There are a few videos on the oil cooler and your's is the best one I've seen and very informative! Keep up the great work!

[@gimmeaford9454]

Teflon is also used as a lubricant in multiple ways. Hell, it’s used as seal backup in hydraulic systems. Very versatile as a solid and additive.

[@leegunter5223]

@@gimmeaford9454 Teflon definitely can be used as a lubricant. But teflon "tape" is a sealant.

[@CedroCron]

Been using Amsoil for decades… Nothing but fantastic results. Oil analysis reports back it up too!

[@stuarthughes9796]

Don't sweat the REEEEEE's!!!!! you do a great job and are very knowledgeable!

[@harveypaxton1232]

I have found it useful when dealing with the course thread into the plastic components to turn the fastener CCW slowly until in "drops in". No more cross-threading. Take care.

[@davidknight1331]

Screw the people that complain, I enjoy all your videos and been watching your videos for 2 years plus your off duty channel and wife units. Thank You for hours and hours of great video and also thank your wife unit for all her efforts to take care of the business end

[@karlbrown3214]

Project Farm did a test with oils and the Kirkland brand did very well in his testing. His testing may be different than your testing, but I do like the way he tests stuff.

[@TheOminousVoidWispers]

This makes me love my 4.0 even more...

[@roberttexas3618]

Ray don’t ever let anyone steal your joy! You’re a very good mechanic!

[@classact9557]

We all understand vut is pruhblem, Ray. We still love your channel

[@lelandrogers1078]

I find your diagnostic skills to be top notch, your knowledge of various cars/trucks is great, and you have a great attitude. Nothing you do is upsetting to me.

[@michaelabbott511]

Well RAY WERE ALL BACK TO SEE YOU FINNISH THE JOB😅LIKE YOU NEW WE WOULD ,HAVE A GREAT DAY 😅

[@earlbarnes2592]

You mean I have to watch this one again!? Fine. I’ll watch it again!😊

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Ray's hoarding comes in clutch! Saving time, and customer $$$ with rehabilitated part. Nice.

[@fabianm.dizmang7616]

Thank you for doing this Jeep, I have been having so many issues with mine and watching your video gave me an idea how to fix it.

[@osvaldoqntn5]

No need to apologize Ray, always a pleasure to be amazed by your knowledge, the editing is just collateral damage 😂😂, but always a good video. Keep up the good work

[@paullenzen2562]

Locktite makes some stuff called PST, (pipe sealant with teflon). It works awesome, Ive used it since the 70s on hydraulic pipe threaded fittings. Just a tiny dab is all it takes. A tube for you would last you years. Smells weird, and it's like the "tin man" effect similar to never seeze, but after the first couple times you plan for it. Plus you can always get the fitting out years later.

[@JohnSmith-jp7ok]

Really appreciate the work you do. Don't let anyone get you down. Yes, you do make some brief errors but you always take care of them... usually with the "I love my job so much i do it twice!!" Thanks for fixing your editing from yesterday!! This one was much better!! Keep up the good work!!

[@arnulfoguzman2594]

Ray's videos where we always learn something new all the time awesome video thank you Ray

[@johnreid859]

Editing was great. 👍AMS/Oil.👍

[@russellmiller8332]

My 2003 TJ wrangler has 211,756 miles on it and I have been using Mobile 1 for the last 100,000 miles with no issues. I change the oil 4,000-5,000 miles. It’s a matter of condition of the vehicle. I wish you were in north Florida because I think your a really good mechanic and very thorough.

[@tylermills79]

I feel you with that genius Chrysler battery tray. I just swapped a motor in an identical jeep. Actually for the third time, the original motor, and the first re-manufactured jasper motor both shit the bed within a year of each other. The third go around fighting that stupid tray out it came within a breath of getting buzz sawed in half. I told the owner how much I hated that thing and how close I came to owing him a replacement and he says I should have just done it lol. Apparently one of his friends sawed the end off the thing because he couldn’t get it out and said it’s infinitely easier without that section.

[@moushunter]

When I do steam piping I use a teflon tape on the pipe threads which is topped off with pipe dope...which is also teflon based. The teflon tape helps to prevent galling of the threads in the fittings. The pipe dope seals the thread. Yes, the tapered thread should create a leak proof seal but the main purpose of it on brass to aluminum is to lubricate the thread to prevent galling.

[@chriscorso7672]

Great lesson on fixing the oil leak. It just take being careful and taking your time, plus using good parts. The guy getting this jeep back will be pleased for sure.

[@eddiereichel9354]

Any time you pull the valve covers on these 3.6 Pentastar you need to check the oil galley plugs below each cam phaser. They are 13mm and they are guaranteed to be loose. I red Loctite them back in. That is the root cause of the rocker arm failing. THe oil pressure that is supposed to go to cam is bleeding off back to pan through these loose galley plugs. They have been known to fall out.

[@toddrees1]

YOU ARE FRICKEN AWESOME RAY. GREAT WORK. THANK YOU

[@hangman396]

Ray, I love what you are doing...Please keep going...

[@garyhickey4789]

"It'll be fine". That's what the last repairman of that vehicle said!

[@bobbarron6969]

The negativity can be a test of our characters and coping styles. It you find yourself taking the sniping personally think of the many thousands of subscribers who look forward to your vids. I've been spinning wrenches for over 40 years and what I've learned quite a bit about from your vids is how to use modern diagnostic techniques. This is all new to me and wasn't dreamt of when I was coming up in the 60's. I also know how much work is required to diagnose and repair a car and, at the same time, photograph the process so its instructive. Thanks for that.

[@redsandmp]

I appreciate the content I do not watch for the Edits I watch for the content. Thank you Ray.

[@TXCherokee]

No apology needed. You are the master. Every video for past 2? Years have been perfect

[@Papamax45]

I really really wanted to make a sarcastic comment pretending to troll, but i dont want it to be misinterpreted as actually trolling, you do a wonderful job man im very glad i found this channel

[@lpscruggsiii]

I just wanted to let you know that your use of BG and Amsoil is fine to use. Mobile oil is an industry standard Amsoil is a wonderful product too. You operate a first-class auto repair shop and your name is associated with high-quality service and products. I use all 3 products gladly. I will think of using you as my personal Amsoil dealer too.

[@markmetzler9108]

Ray, your request for forgiveness on the minor stuff cracks me up. If it made sense, I would be having you service my vehicles from Denver. Perhaps too big of a drive for me, but if I had something way out in left field, you're my guy.

[@brycestewart3181]

I had heard that the modern jeeps were bad, but I had no idea such voodoo was going on... Thx for sharing Oil filter/cooler in the valley, wow !!

[@garygross3590]

The kids now call there mother wife unit every where we go its great to see the looks we get. Love your videos

[@jspoole52]

I'm a retired technician, wasn't to many plastic intakes. Good job ray with all the computer and electrical fittings,...wow. I'm a Castrol oil man myself have seen it quiet some noisy lifters even. Amsoil is a good oil also, most newer cars want synthetic oil now. Again good video Ray.

[@GeekGarageDK]

On the fuel line connector, you forgot to put back that blue locking clip :) otherwise great video!

[@FortWorthMobileMechanic]

I look forward to every video, as a 40 plus year ASE Master Mechanic from Saturn before GM ruined the brand your one great mechanic. I will make my way to Florida one day soon to meet you, if you and wife unit ever come to Fort Worth Texas I'd love to meet up with you at my humble little shop.

[@DownUnderAUS]

9:42 @RainmanRaysRepairs Don’t doubt yourself…It’s called ‘Thread Sealant Tape’ by »3M« for a valid reason, as It’s technically a sealant and/or malleable gasket made of Teflon that conforms to any thread size/depth and aids in threads being threaded in smoothly, due to less friction etc.

[@yeahright6666]

We had a incredibly cold winter. Last spring I had a reliable mechanic replace a leaky transmission oil cooler on my wifes Chrysler minivan. It was the cheaper plastic one. 9 months later it started leaking again. Plastic gets brittle and does strange things when its extremely cold outside. Evidently the onring seals distorted from the cold. I spent $600 on that repair. If I had know about rhe upgrqded aluminum oil cooler I would gave requested that part be installed instead of the plastic one. This time around I replaced the oil cooler with the entire aluminum one. I did the entire repair job myself educating myself before hand by watching videos like this.

[@drewdrew2970]

Normal service resumed....☺

[@shootintheshtpodcast]

Royal purple beats almost everything but amsoil. That stuff is amazing.

[@stevenhogan8476]

Just one comment Ray, when using Teflon tape on NPT threads I was taught to never cover the first & second threads with tape because the taper tends to cut the tape as the fitting is screwed into male corresponding fitting. This can cause pieces of severed Teflon tape to become free to restrict flow or contaminate pumps and valves. Just a thought . I do enjoy your channel and have learned a lot viewing your videos. Thanks!

[@stu8575]

"Autopart International" uses that part number for their Oil Filter Housing assembly. I used the Dorman aluminum housing on my Dodge Charger, and it has been working great so far. (Over a year now). Also, to help with the Chrysler dry start issue, due to the no drain-back valve; I put in the Baxter spin-on oil filter adapter. I don't hear a bunch of clattering at startup anymore.

[@thomasswalley1075]

On your last video. It is what it is. No use getting stuck over what is done. I still loved the video.

[@IGSpawns]

The edits didnt bother me on the last video. I still fully enjoyed it. Thank you for the videos Ray

[@TedRad56]

Shell full synthetic oil is credited with increasing horsepower by about 5hp by Ducati. Hence its hell expensive. Over $100 for 5 litres. Love your videos Ray. Cheers from Perth, Western Australia👍

[@INTHEWIND1833]

I love your videos Ray.🥰

[@rickb831]

I've been an Amsoil customer since my new to me 1979 Mazda 626 2dr was delivered to me with zero miles. We were forced to tear-down the top-end at around 50K miles because our post-mortem found that 1 of 2 bolts securing the cam chain tensioner was likely broke at the factory causing the cam chain to slip. Anyway, no interference was found on the pistons VS valves area. What was amazing was to find zero or near zero wear in any cylinder or cylinder wall, no ring ridges, nothing to note. Zero sludge in the heads - nada. I'm not the mechanic (BIL was the mechanic) and he was so impressed he became a dealer in the early 80's to advantage his forklift repair business.

[@oldbiker9739]

as far as I know theirs only 2 channels that have automotive DAILY streams , Jimmy making it work and Rain man reeee Ray ,great entertainment for older retired mech's that's been there done that .

[@charlesslack8090]

0:31 DAMN IT RAY! I think that those who are complaining should apologize to you! I enjoyed the transition between each segment. It reminded me of the old DRAGNET shows. I enjoyed the satire! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@larrysherman5254]

Dave for the Win with the 10mm. !!!

[@johnchambers12]

For the crumbling connector on the alternator on my 2008 legacy project car i placed a short piece of silicone hose on the bolt as a bumper while i waited for delivery of a new part. It is silicone and red so it is a good reminder of the wire and its place in the electrical system. Good video and a good fix of the multiple oil leaks.

[@kendom33]

What a monster of a job Ray. Well done !!

[@MrTex1954]

Best one-handed mechanic out there! 🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@MrMustangMan]

no joke.!!!!!

[@MrMustangMan]

no joke.!!!!!

[@russellthompson3486]

Gremlins are in everything, just waiting to jump out at ya ! 🤣🤣🤣🤙🏼

[@sweetycowboy]

Ray!! I’ve been a long time watcher first time commenter. I just want to say thank you for your videos and your ability to create very comprehensive videos. Because of your ability to explain I had the confidence to successfully replace one of these oil coolers. Again thank you!!!

[@LyleBoyd-w1j]

Morning Ray, once again started my day watching your videos, they are the best on KZbin. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Myrune1]

If the mechanics around here took the care that you did I would be paying them instead of doing everything myself. Bravo!!

[@gcovete1642]

Great videos we watch you in Canada too. Chrysler should stop using planned obsolesces concept and use proper metal parts in the engine like other manufacturer to get their engine reliability at par with other manufacturer brands. Greed for profit push Chryslers engineers to cheap out at the expense of us the customers

[@durstondarden8765]

You are a very patient man, and add a lot of levity to your videos.. thank you again Ray!

[@georgelawrence2795]

Don’t worry, it’s all good. And we got to see Lauren smile

[@golf25radioman]

I always love watching your content, and find them all educational and entertaining. Yeah, the editing glitches yesterday were out of character for your videos, but not to the point where I clicked away. Understandable that sometimes things happen. Keep on putting out your great videos. I'd guess I echo many of your subscribers in that sentiment. What, no Lauren cameo today?? lol 😀

[@markdresser8592]

I am impressed by the care you take to ensure that all the hardware that is taken off goes back on (and sometimes some extra). Too bad the people who work for Boeing don't take the same care... or maybe the last guy to work on that Jeep was a Boeing mechanic.

[@michaelmartin2276]

This seems to be a issue with the 3.6. I have done several. The Dorman part is better. I did one with an eBay part the customer brought. Started to leak about 4k miles later. Thank you Ray for another good video. Keep it up !

[@redprince3158]

Every part I put back on my vehicle is cleaned first before installation, it looks better cosmetically 😊

[@44towman]

I'm not suprised people critique what you do Ray it's in a lot of people's nature.