2002 Chevy Corvette clutch replacement

[@GeetyWheaty]

- “Think we’re gonna start this car up” - “There’s no oil in it ..” Caden deserves a second gold star 😂

[@anjeliqued.6514]

😂hilarious

[@brandonivins]

Ô

[@johnkingery403]

Gold star? Give him a raise.

[@rheidtech]

"What the hell is this stand doing here?".... (tech-Its so the car doesnt come off the lift...). "I wanna start it up...lets start it up.... (tech-"Theres no oil in it."..) 2 saves in 2 minutes. Lol. Cmon dave....😂😂😂

[@TonicofSonic]

Kinda reminds me of Joe Rogan when he gets into a deep conversation then when him and the guest run out of knowledge on the subject Joe will blast out a very difficult question or request a very specific few seconds of some video footage and then grabs onto the first POS weblink Jasmine conjures up like it is the exact thing he was looking for.😅 "What is the secret to the universe?!" *Spins to Jaime😳 "Can you pull that up? Just quick pull that up."😳 Jamie: FML

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Good tech was good! 😅😅😅

[@wb5mgr]

At least they don’t edit it out. Keeps it more real. Honestly cameras distract people lots of times and they can’t think like they do when they are more focused.

[@anthonygallegos3269]

Typical shop owner trying to look good for the people. Really hasn't spun a wrench in years and doesn't keep up with new information. Trust me ppl hate working for owners that act like Dave. Can't imagine working for him.

[@markkenward7040]

@@wb5mgr Plus we do not know how many days have passed since he got the first story! Might be a week or more. and 50 vehicles since! DE K8VF

[@variousrebuilds]

I’ve never binged watch a Car Shop channel like this before like i’m watching a tv show. Dave has a GREAT personality and a genuinely good heart and it shows

[@bandunga64]

Smart thinking by the tech with the support under the front of the car. Can never be too sure.

[@TJsVette]

Dave, Rainman Ray, and The Car Care Nut are national treasures! We need more honest automotive people in this country!

[@johnnypk1963]

It’s Rainman Ray lolol

[@TJsVette]

@johnnypk1963 I typed that but I guess auto correct changed it hahaha

[@BrianS_IN]

Eric O. at SMA seems like an honest soul as well.

[@herpes010]

I've been watching these guys for years but I have to say Eric at South Main Auto would run circles around all of these guys put together. Specially diagnostics.

[@schism6600]

The whole world needs alot more people like you and your family.

[@thecma3]

A quick search of the forums tells me many other folks have smashed in the oil gallery plug on their hollow crank LS motors trying variations on the bread trick. Respect to the customer being happy to talk candidly about the mistake!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Great point!

[@martinauriemma2518]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville I am confused as to why the Autozone employee didn't suggest their loan-a-tool bearing puller. The bread trick sometimes works, but isn't fun to do under the vehicle, even with a lift.

[@user-pg1nx4vm4g]

2:25 I do appreciate the customer service Dave has goes as far as to let the customer explain something he himself already knows plenty about but still listens like it’s something new and interesting

[@Dave-yq9fh]

Part of that is to learn how much the customer knows, and just how much of a job they're in for.

[@earboit5145]

As an Agricultural mechanic I always tell my customers that while we are in there we should change components that could fail. This includes seals, o’rings and some bearings. I tell them that everything inside there is the same age as each other, and if one component has failed the others are not far away from doing the same. Another great job !

[@chrischaf]

True words! The one time I tried to get away with re-using a throwout bearing when replacing a clutch/pressure plate, I hadn't driven it a block before the dang bearing started squalling. Best do all the common stuff while you've got everything apart, cause spending hours taking everything back apart to replace a $16 part just is *not* worth it. I'm actually surprised he didn't go ahead and suggest to the customer that they go ahead and change that slave cylinder while everything was apart. Obviously it'll cost more than the throwout bearing I just mentioned, but that's a lot of work to take all that stuff apart, especially if you are doing it by yourself. better to get it done now and not have to worry about it again for the life of the clutch.

[@harveynailbanger]

Except the failure rate on new parts is through the roof...

[@davezuber521]

My tractor repair buddy says: "Do you want to buy another ticket back to here?"

[@benjaminerrico6760]

I love that tech. “Why’s this Jack here?” Tech: “So the car doesn’t flip when we pull the transmission”. “Let’s start start the car up.” Tech:”there’s no oil in it.”

[@pierrecastanets1974]

Well they kept it in the video…

[@kennylove188]

I learned the "Bread Trick" from my Grandpa some 60+ yrs ago; always worked great back in the day on the old motors; cars, trucks, tractors, etc. Dave, you forgot to suggest to the customer to replace the Slave Cylinder while it was easily accessible, as per your earlier suggestion (to save him a gob of money later). Great video, especially when your Tech got the 2 Gild Stars for Safety !

[@waldooo851]

Ive been binging these videos and i just found out this shop is 20 minutes from me 🙌😭😭

[@aggregor95]

lucky, im watching and suffering on finding proper mechanics here in africa lmao😂

[@RenoBusdriver]

That’s cool. Please don’t be one them people that obstructs or interferes with their business.

[@samholdsworth420]

Probably can't afford to have your vehicle worked on by Dave 😜

[@paceauto5382]

That’s wild 😂😂😂

[@sungear]

Let them do some work for you. That will give you a perspective of their shop rate.

[@thisdayage7997]

Dave strikes me as the kind of guy that would need you to stay late and work overtime to finish an important job but when he finds out it’s your daughter or son’s birthday and he stays to finish it himself and send you on your way to be with your family

[@Chappomusic]

He would know and give the father an attention and the son a gift out of name of the company . That’s how a good boss works . All in his /or secretary agenda.

[@icepick859]

I highly doubt he will finish it himself. I bet he will either make you stay regardless of anyone’s birthday, or call customer and tell them to get it tomorrow

[@thisdayage7997]

@@icepick859 Has no clue…orIQ ! Dave is as Genuine as it gets ! if one of his guys stays its not any different than him staying because he pay the bills ! your comment doesn’t even deserve a response i just felt like 💩ing on you 🤡 Get rekted

[@jamesandrews1130]

Smart man. Knew when to stop.

[@garyolafson8303]

I would have turned & walked away after the Auto Zone parts man finished explaining to me the ' bread ' technique to get a part out of the tranny ..

[@B.V.Luminous]

​@@garyolafson8303first, I would ask ye olde AutoZone Employee if the knew WHERE the transmission is on an '02 Corvette, and what the difference between it and a 1993 Chevy 1500 could be.

[@harveynailbanger]

​@@garyolafson8303thats an age old, tried and true way do it. Even Dave learned something new about these engines. A hollow crank isnt the norm. Blind bearing and bushing tools frankly are pita to use most times.

[@Sixpointtwoliter]

Bread trick definitely works. All over the internet and in the brains of home mechanics everywhere

[@jayc4283]

on a solid crank, safe ground. hollow, which I was unaware existed on cars, nope.

[@Mike44460]

I used grease or a Snap On A-78 tool works perfect to pull a pilot bearing.

[@Yolbosun]

🤔 I used grease…. It works For old school mopar

[@Ottonic6]

I've done it. Worked fine.

[@PapaHank1]

Heard of the bread trick and people having luck with it working. Real genius putting a freeze plug in the back of a crank though…..

[@traviscoombes3578]

I started using the 4 C's. Used them today to diagnose the AC on an older Buick. It definitely seemed to simplify my usual process of diag and repair. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Glad it helped

[@davidd8435]

There is nothing like having a boss/owner helping their employees in a way of teaching and doing their jobs and helping the customers.

[@Harry-kw1fy]

I would hate to have this particular boss owner working on my shoulder..

[@Larryburnell]

I noticed that front jack the moment it showed the car on the lift, and thought to myself, " Well at least the mechanic is doing it the right and safe way." So I was really surprised when you said " What is this doing here? " That really was a great save from a major catastrophe! Along with the " It doesn't have any oil in it." When you wanted to start the engine!

[@Alpha-zulu-009]

I used bread 4 months ago on my son's 240SX pilot bushing. Worked surprisingly well.

[@captaintoyota3171]

Grease works better. Grease doesnt compress=it pushes bearing out easy. Bread is like worst idea

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

Not on an LS crank though. Crank is too hollow.

[@tioswift3676]

I use Kraft American cheese

[@therealphestezio]

I have also used bread many many times. I am sure there are some applications you may not want to do that with but works very well on most. Grease also works better but makes more of a mess to clean afterwards, with the bread most of it comes out in 1 chunk and the remaining pieces fall out very easily. Last time I did it I ran up to the gas station and got a hot dog bun, came back and popped it out in a few minutes and the other 2 techs at my shop were mind blown haha. I'm surprised Dave hadn't heard of that trick before.

[@benjurqunov]

@@therealphestezio I think Dave knows about forcing out pilot bearings. He also knows how to act making interesting youtube content.

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

I NEVER EVER knew that those cranks were plugged at the rear….WOW I’m 54yo and just learned something new…..

[@Jankmoto]

It’s just how they get the oil passages in there sometimes they drill them out on the side first time, I’ve heard it on the pilot bearing side though

[@davidwebb7254]

Must be a Vette thing! Rigger Regular Chevrolet no!

[@MikeHarris1984]

Me too. My LS2 GTO with a T56 tranny, I've rebuilt the tranny and engine. It didn't have that and it is a Vette drivetrane from a C6. I've never removed my C7 Vette tranny to see if it is like that too. I've never heard of an LS with this plug. That C5 should be an LS1, which I've never built on If the LS2 and LT1 (C7) has that, I didn't pay much attention to then. The LS engines will not açept a normal pilot bearing puller. The hole in the bearing is TINY!!!!! And no one sells it for the size. I had to buy a normal one and grind the fingers down to nubbs

[@danielgilson1296]

lol “ old man noises” glad to see I’m not the only one to make them” I’ve learned in my 65 years on this big blue marble I don’t know shite. Great contact Dave and crew. Keep up all your great work. You would be my go to mechanics but you are to far away. Have a blessed day.

[@edmondlau511]

Did this back in 2009 on my 2003 Z06 in my buddy’s garage on jackstands. I definitely replaced the throw out bearing, pilot bearing and slave cylinder. When you have the transmission off, also a good time to swap out the exhaust. I ended up replacing the stock bolts with ARP hardware and installed a remote clutch bleeder and eliminated the 1-4 skip shift. It was a long day of work. I also ended up getting rid of 2 of the 4 cats with long tube headers.

[@Charly_Dont_Surf]

Let’s give a toast for the outstanding team work!

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Toast might not work because it's harder.

[@billwestfield6394]

Was there a pun I missed? Lol

[@davidblack9460]

Hello Dave, this freeze plug was put in place due to the hole drilled into the main cap bulkheads. This hole was drilled thru the crankshaft to equalize crankcase pressure between the main bearing web bulkheads. This was done to all the mains on this Gen III engine in this LS1 Vette. And yes it will cause an horrendous leak if let out. This hole is drilled all the way thru the crank except at the very front main.

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

When the bore scope comes out, u know Doctor Dave is about to operate! 😅

[@gordie4059]

Bread?!? I’ve always used bearing grease and a socket with extension to remove pilot bearings. Works like a charm! The tech I apprenticed under showed me that one years ago.

[@CityDave-hr2kn]

I like watching Dave at work getting his hands on and greasy and teaching the young technicians a thing or two. I do have an issue though with the safety of his employee in this video. I do not see any safety glasses or bump caps! I supervised (retired from) a City equipment repair shop and those two items where a mandatory requirement when working under any equipment or vehicle. Also steel toed shoes. Even Dave should have a wrap around safety glasses or the type that you can wear over your regular glasses. It doesn't take much to get a life changing eye injury. Keep up the good work Dave. I really enjoy your videos. Happy Trails 🥃

[@mattclifton6516]

Don't worry, he will call you out in his next video for knocking him about safety...

[@Glen-t7x]

Your like a surgeon Dave. Working on that old corvette. Enjoy watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks 👍

[@raffiaroyan1118]

You gotta love Dave and these video’s, but if I was a tech in his shop and he decided to shoot a video on a car I was working on I think I’d have to go straight to the basement and just sit there in the dark for a good hour when I got home. First he tries to lower the jack holding the car, then he wants to start the engine without oil in it, then jump the starter with a screwdriver 😂 must be like tornado moving thru the shop, hang on!

[@keayremoore]

😂😂😂😂

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Is jumping the starter solenoid with a screwdriver a problem on a modern car like this?

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

How about standing on a battery? @11:06 Never thought about this one way or the other before. Only learned last year the importance of not pounding down on battery cable clamps.

[@dogsbyfire]

One of your best videos! Very interesting when you tackle things other than diesel trucks. Also, you display your breadth of automotive knowledge which is astounding. Thank you!

[@conradheinlein-dh1rp]

Many of the Corvettes had a clutch safety switch like a neutral safety switch on an automatic. Another words the clutch has to be pressed to the floor to engage the starter solenoid..🎉

[@Cokie907]

Definitely replace slave cylinder and install a remote bleeder. Also inspect torque tube and rebuild if needed. That’s a job you surely do not want to revisit in a year or ten!

[@MrChevelle83]

there is just way too much info on the net to be making huge blunders like this, thanks for another great info vid!

[@JE-ed6te]

@mrchevelle … unfortunately, there is also just as much misinformation 😕

[@LynnKaiser-m6z]

In the old days we used to drive out pilot bearings using grease (hydraulically) but no plug in crank back then.

[@curtgiovanine141]

Wow, like you Dave, I learned something from this video. I've worked on Chevy's all my life. I'm now 78 and haven't worked on an LS series engine. I didn't know the crank was hollow on that series. I'm still learning.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Call the parts Dept. at the dealer to see if they show anything regarding the back end of the crank, or if they can advise on any service bulletins or knowledgeable service Tech who could advise regarding the crank having a "hollow" end. My $0.02 anyway. Never mind..... you just pulled the plug out !!!!! Well Done.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Dave I like how you work with that young tech always teaching and helping in a nice way and never looking like your aggravated just trying to make a learning experience, your a good Dave I don’t know if it took 30 years to be that way but it has worked out good .

[@markrhoades8822]

Theres a 24.5 mm gun-hole drilled through the middle of all mains except the first one. This hole was drilled all the way through from the rear so there is a soft plug at the rear of the crank that, if not installed, will cause a horrendous oil leak in the rear

[@rustyshakelford4232]

Thank you! I was scrolling through all these comments trying to find some actual information, because they never did explain why that plug was there.

[@ed631941]

How many decimal places did the engieers need to justify drilling the crank? Are ANY AFTERMARKET CRANKS DRILLED?

[@badministrator5]

Dave's knowledge is legendary but also his noises he makes are legendary! Love ya Dave and Team! :)

[@j.v.plogan.9546]

Good job Kaiden. !! Way to pay attention to details..

[@aryhart8869]

I pulled the motor on a 2007ish Z06. When putting front suspension together, to push it outside. I lifted up and almost flipped the car over backwards, without that engine weight in the front. Good job

[@WestfulThinking]

Just wanted to say thank you Dave you and your crew and family are the glue! Love from 814 laurel highlands!

[@TheYotaMan]

814 for life!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks so much

[@andrew7202]

Dave’s is the kind business owner I hope to be for real in the trenches with his workers helping teaching and everything in between every shop owner should be like him

[@glenscott3130]

The status call to the customer is a very good thing to do. Most shops won't do that.

[@jpchauhannet]

It would be nice if they give before and after shots of what they fixed.

[@grudd61]

He shoulda used reduced calorie wheat bread! Every body knows that!! Love your channel.

[@mhancock17]

If you guys would hire me i would move out there. i spent time in tech school did really well got multiple certificates, got out went to a CDJR dealership for a couple years and just havent been able to get the push as a technician that i need. its a super dying breed here in ohio im trying my hardest to learn. yall are the best i watch your stuff everyday. im not gonna give up though. ill be a great tech one day

[@hypedee]

Man I wish I could work there just 1 day ... I know I'll learn so much

[@kensnyder2340]

I never knew there was a hollow crankshaft! I've done a lot of clutches back in the day. Wow, you learn something new all the time on this new stuff!!

[@fred5149]

You're screwed without the right tool. Very knowledgeable of you to show the tool in the end of the video. This is why I go to O'Reilly's 😂

[@fullpulse2000]

Dave great work on getting to the bottom of the issue and moving the clutch around sounds like Tim the tool man. Take and and God bless you and team.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks, you too!

[@KaycieCarryl22654]

WOW! That was really wild! Great job to you and your team of great workers.

[@stephenscudder64]

old Allis Chalmers tractors used a cork in the end of the crankshaft that was known to come out on occasion.Those engines only ran 5-8 lbs. of oil pressure so normally the cork was sufficient

[@joemetzger8254]

Hey we all try something a little crazy to get our equipment operational! Sometimes we gotta bring in the pros. Love the videos!

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

Bread trick works great!! Way better and cleaner then the grease trick!! Pack bread in hole, get a punch,or bolt that will fit through the center of bearing and hit, put in more bread continue!!

[@powderriver2424]

Well now you know. Way back in the 80's when I was doing clutchs on our high school cars,my Pontiac TA, my froiend's Chevelle, & El Camino's all the old school stuff, we had a tap that we screwed into the bearing attacked it to a slide hammer and out the pilot came. Easy peasy nice and easy.

[@JefferyKaighin]

I love your video's Brother! Your a no bs shop owner who is honest with your customers and im sorry to say, but that's VERY hard to find nowadays. Like I posted before, I would be happy to send my mother or my daughter or anybody I loved to see you to have Automotive work done. Good Luck Brother Dave with your upcoming Hollywood Adventure!👍

[@EdZackly-307]

I would like to add more “C’s” C ontinue the video C omplete the repair C rank it up I love this channel and the knowledge Dave shares Being left in limbo is aggravating I need to see the finished product

[@davidlampe4153]

Bread trick is blowing up the internet. Nice video thank you!

[@poogy3]

I'm confident the problem will be fixed correctly!! Go Dave and crew!!!

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Dave the surgeon with long needle nose pliers!! Glad the patient is gonna live! Great save guys!

[@1stgreasemonkey]

give that tech a quarter raise for having a functioning noodle.

[@utahoutdoorschannel]

Yeah, how about 25% not $0.25?

[@Charles-fv8fr]

I've used the bread trick multiple times on different vehicles. Always worked like a charm

[@alexandercelik1698]

Always get excited seeing a new video posted, Thanks Dave and the Team!!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Our pleasure!

[@75wrench]

I made a dolly for the pole jack that goes under the torque tube. The pole jack bolts to it so the entire assy slides nice together without any fighting.

[@faraway3032]

Never heard of bread. Ive used grease to remove a pilot bushing many times, hydrolic preasure works like a charm

[@rwdimpreza2.533]

Bread thing was a trend for a bit

[@Dytopjewa7631]

I think they use it in pluming to stop leaking tubing while soldering..🤔

[@FreedomInc]

Just seen it for the first time yesterday on a "wrenching with Kenny " video. And it worked.

[@drspock3454]

Thank you so much for telling the whole story especially the sucessful ending ! Im still waiting to find out what happened to the plastic range rover!

[@bradhone9168]

Did the same thing on a trans-am. Luckily plug did not go very deep. Replacement was just like a standard freeze plug. I didn't use bread, I did the grease trick

[@poohbear4130]

The old mechanic is never to old to learn! You really need to get your fingers dirty some times to get to the bottom of things!

[@BubblesTheCat1]

❤ the thumbnail. That boy's learning from the best😊

[@jore905]

Hi there been “RNRing” manual trans for about 10 years….. and in those 10 years I’ve seen this and done this once, just not with bread. Some kid had a vehicle with an LS1 from a vette. He had put a brass bushing instead of the roller bearing style that came with new kit. When ever I used to see the brass pilot bushing I would air hammer/chisel the brass out in 2 secs Faster than grabbing the puller. Well the chisel hit that plug and turned it sideways. Told my engine builder buddy about it and he had no clue about either 😂 and he builds some high Hp stuff. Anyways that plug is a very special size just fyi so don’t hit it or you’ll never get it to seal thus ruining your clutch job every time ask me how I know… ✌️ just an experienced tech that’s seen a lot chiming in 😅

[@ed631941]

WHY would ANYONE try to extract a brass bushing from a blind hole with an air chisle? Even IF IT WORKS,you are screwing up the precesion hole that is suposed to be a correct press fit for the new bushing..You would be pushing your toolbox out the door of any shop that I worked in.

[@alexmann8551]

I’ve been a dealership tech for a few years, but started in a late model gm performance shop where I learned a lot. 1) Caden good shit putting the pole jack there, notorious accident that happens with vettes with the weight distribution. They flip off lifts all the time. 2) I really respect Dave for being out in the shop. Not only for getting hands on as the boss, but also being there to show those still learning the right way to do things 3) I’ve done many clutch jobs on all the gm cars almost and I agree, always replace slave cylinder entirely as a unit while you’re there. I was smh at the amount of grease on that input shaft, I’ve seen cars not move for 20 min while in gear bc it’s working through grease. And snap on makes a hammer-able seal puller that works great on pilot bearings as well as its original purpose, and will save your crank lol.

[@ruger8412]

We've all seen the video of the vett falling off. First thing I thought of 😢😅

[@rideshareog]

Dave, you hire good people. I got used to running rings around my Service Manager. That said, none of them had the skill to know the difference in ferrous metals.

[@CrazyPetez]

I’m just starting this video. Way back in 1976ish, I needed to remove the 4-speed Muncie out of my 1969 Corvette. The rear cross member was wended in on manual shift C3 Corvettes. Lifts in home garages were unheard of then. I R&Red the trans with 4 jackstands myself. Lying on my back on the concrete garage floor. I was about 35 years old at the time, just a DIY mechanic wannabe.

[@sprint48219]

The bread and the grease trick and all that stuff does work but the hollow Craig shafts with a plug in the end of them make it a little difficult....... ie, resulting in more work, more practice and more experience!

[@sidneydaugherty4895]

I always used grease and a clutch alignment tool and force it out. But I never have done a vet before.

[@georgiafan6618]

Forgot all about the rear trans and torque tube on these vettes. I’d have taken this car to Dave’s and had them do the clutch. Ugh. Maybe call an old Chevy dealer who’s been around and ask about that crankshaft plug. Wow it moved when you brought up oil pressure. Good job 👍

[@connorcoleman6850]

The right tool is critical in any trade! 😲

[@BoostedMaverick]

Great video Dave and a shout out to your Tech 🎉🎉🎉

[@petermark9660]

Great video. Remember when that generation of Vette came out. Hollow crank. All about the weight, Balsa wood in the floors.

[@guillermomelendez7950]

I've had the stuffing trick work on starter motor and alternator bushings but instead of bread you stuff if with soaked newspaper

[@libertyforamericanow]

2:25 that actually works. I did it on a ford ranger years ago. Just the outer race was left of the pilot bearing. Fill the hole with grease and used a wooden dowl. When i smacked the dowl it was like hitting steel. Slowly but surely the bearing came out with every smack. However, there wasnt a plug in the crankshaft

[@thespicemelange.1]

I've worked in a lot of vehicles and I've never seen a freeze plug behind the flywheel

[@johnsimms818]

I have used the grease many times ,it works.

[@Norwegiansteam1]

If your vice grip garage at 2AM maybe… but Dave’s got a reputation to protect. I too have used the bread trick. But it was a Model A Ford.

[@andyh8239]

I replaced the massive dual mass flywheel and clutch in my CTSV with a Corvette LS7 Clutch and flywheel. Used the bread as well to get that pilot bearing swapped out. Worked fine.

[@kirkslayden834]

Wow Dave you got a lot of subscribers a lot of thumbs up there's a lot of people that watch you brother thank you for what you do by teaching us how to be a better mechanic God bless in Jesus name amen

[@brandon6572]

That customer got lucky! Great job 👏 👍

[@Watchman999]

I can testify that the bread trick works on a Honda Civic 1.8 pilot bearing. I’ve done it twice and enjoyed the moment both times.

[@SnoDawg]

My Dad always said, “Two people work on a watch, a watchmaker & a fool”. I always take it to the expert no matter what it is.

[@MGB-learning]

Always an educational and entertaining video. Thank you Dave.

[@stevenfuchs2548]

Wow, and that's another reason not to own a Vett!😉 I actually used the grease hydraulic method to remove the pilot bearing on a 94 F150 5 liter. Never heard of it before until the man at NAPA told me. I was there to buy a tool. Nice job Dave and friends!!

[@sideways_sadik]

I had the exact same thing happen to me with my 2002 trans am. Down to the guy at the auto parts store telling me to use bread and grease instead of the actual bearing puller. Long story short; I pounded about 2 loafs of bread into my motor before i realized what i had done 😅 ended up having to drop the k member, drop the oil pan and unbolt the windage tray to get all the bread out of it. Turned an already hard job into a harder one.

[@davedavis775]

Not just the LS engines on this one either . The 90- 95 ZR1 / LT5 has the same issue with oil plug . Also you dont want grease getting on the pilot bearing as it will greatly reduce the life . From 1 million clutch cycles to about 5 thousand. Bill Boudreau of ZFdoc has great info on issues with pilot bearings do's and dont's concerning the ZF transmission.

[@jongonegone1262]

he's mixing f1 racing sounds in, I LIKE. nice video.

[@backpages1]

That is so much nicer than ramps…(and I thought I wanted a 1973 Corvette…sheesh), nice job Dave (and team)!

[@DanJanyja-vl9qz]

More excellent engineering from the guys that created the Vega and Chevette.

[@RobotsCanDoAnything]

Dave, excellent video. I learned a few things about doing a clutch today.

[@tdotw77]

5:03 "We're gonna get to the (heel)end of this loaf of bread"? I know theres probably a better saying in there somewhere but i can't think of one. Btw, the bread trick does work very well - just not when theres a plug of some kind in the end of the crank.🤦🏻‍♂️ I've use bread to remove a pilot bearing before. I think it was in my '00 7.3 zf6 clutch\flywheel job. Yes, grease can work just as well too. Really anything that has that right consistency will work(peanut butter, bread). You just need to fill the inside hole & find the largest solid punch and keep adding & hammering away til it forces its way out...like hydraulically moving it!🛠️🔧🔩✔️👌🏻👍🏻🤔🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tdotw77]

5:33 Ahh the old torque tube and *bat wing oil pan*! Those oil pans are so obvious to that car, its crazy! 🦇

[@benjurqunov]

I had one where the clearance under the bearing wasn't enough to hook my bearing puller. So I used greased polyester knitting yarn. To use as a driver, On the lathe, I turned a drift a couple thou under the ID size. It worked great to get the bearing out far enough to fit the puller.

[@vinnyaudi912]

I've used the bread trick in a pinch on a few cars and trucks with success. I definitely didn't know the LS crank was hollow. It Definitely pays to have the right tools!

[@brianwaldo2642]

All I know is it’s going to this guy some “dough” to get this fixed 😂😂😂