Figuring Out Why My Skyline-Powered S14 Won't Start

This week on Money Pit, we’re taking a look at one of Zach’s other projects, his Nissan S14. We’ll diagnose why his RB powered project won’t start so he can make mo powa babeh!
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[@dr0xicon]

Everyone: *ignores the S14 in the background S14: *you underestimate my power*

[@freeautoinsurance365]

alot of my friends actually overestimate it

[@gullwin5672]

Yo, it's calsonic r32 here, glad to see you watch donut

[@nicholaslavoie6008]

Alex Alvarado yeah where is Calsonic R32? Oh hey Alex 😁!

[@nicholaslavoie6008]

Hey abimanyu, it’s cygnet

[@smilingmayonnaise8089]

Oh look, it's Abimanyong

[@nacho8701]

Moral of the story: Don’t ignore a car or it *WILL* get your attention no matter what it takes.

[@KPalmTheWise]

My dad just decided to get a new car, about 5 days before delivery his current car started misfiring on two cylinders. They know man, they know

[@dangerm2156]

Not just cars, bikes also. If I ignore mine for more than a week, something will broke.

[@iAaronnn]

Not just bikes, kids too.

[@thiagomartins5278]

@@iAaronnn hol' up

[@itznsdominator3521]

My wagon decided it was a great idea to have the gear box slip when I bought my new Daily/Project car and then I drove my wagon for a while then it stopped slipping and then I drove my daily/project car it did it again. They have feelings, they need to be driven

[@brzsteve]

"spark is one of the easiest thing to check" people who own a subaru : :/

[@luftwaffle6701]

EJ20

[@joshuafrahm8778]

Yeah, but with a subaru you just assume headgasket failure and go from there

[@mingusog7036]

Literally exactly what I thought as soon as he said that lmao

[@dtmfool789]

What’s the problem with checking spark on Subaru’s?

[@mingusog7036]

@@dtmfool789 subaru uses boxer engines, which are much more compact and rest much lower in the engine bay. Whereas on the RB the spark plugs are easily assessible right on top, subaru spark plugs require essentially digging through your engine to get to them

[@Later_Nerd]

Zach is such an awesome teacher. He's extremely knowledgeable, but never comes across as arrogant or anything like that. He makes everything sound really simple and like anyone can do it with a little learnin'. Plus sometimes things don't always go according to plan. That's realistic and I appreciate how they show that kinda thing. Zach is a legend.

[@leland5519]

*Skips fuel and goes to spark* Me: I think I've cracked the case bois

[@andresferrer7628]

lol yeah its like the first thing you check

[@justengratwo]

Hahaha I thought it was so sus 😂

[@user-white007]

Like they couldn’t put fuel last just so I wouldn’t think about it

[@WarriorsPhoto]

😂 Is this how all cases are solved?

[@yoshdoe455]

Dam it bois

[@patrickracer43]

Money Pit season 2: S14 Money Pit season 3: Pumphrey's AE86 Money Pit season 4: an old car Nolan got

[@paisinifarsisancho]

OMFG YES PLEASE

[@negativeindustrial]

Nolan needs an SW20T 😉 I’m 6’4” 225lbs - he’ll fit just fine.

[@RacecarsAndRicefish]

unless he's gonna turbo/supercharge/engine swap the miata, I don't really know how this series can continue without switching cars

[@goldfish9080]

donutdoode69 haha nolan milk

[@rnvsinha]

Nolan already got a Chrysler Imperial with a 331 Hemi. He has already started work on it lol

[@nikking5277]

"or even worse, pushing it into a mechanic shop and paying them" has to be one of the best car guy quotes of all time lol!

[@japhethbonnema]

4:50, BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS ONE! if you had fuel in the cylinder and you pull a plug out and ground it to the block or something close and have someone crank the engine, the vaporized gas fumes can come out of the spark plug hole and ignite a fireball in your face when the spark plug sparks.

[@Anon-th9je]

Can confirm, fortunately the fire didn't burn anyone

[@Dice_weiss]

Money Pit is definitely Zach's show, it feels like this is his home on Donut

[@adrenalinerush131]

He is quite literally, at his home lol

[@Dice_weiss]

@@adrenalinerush131 I'm talking about the series itself feels like it fits him more than "up to speed" does

[@adrenalinerush131]

@@Dice_weiss yeah I know, mine was a joke lol

[@goobis9149]

Facts

[@Dice_weiss]

AdrenalineRush oh lol right over my head

[@CamdenRabito]

“It’s gonna make a bunch of power...I SWEAR” says every crazy car guy ever

[@jarhead2368]

Not true. I say “it’s gonna make MOE POWAH BABEH”

[@ogm19881]

Another way to test for "spark" is using a touchless live wire probe which will light up and beep every time the ignition system sends current to the sparkplug.

[@MrRufus1111]

I feel attacked

[@Irishjim401]

Most crazy car guys that make this claim don't have a profit generating KZbin channel with sponsors to pay for parts

[@bishopm4401]

Just give me a while! I promise! I just have to find a crashed mustang GT to throw a coyote in my volvo 240 wagon! And I’m gonna super charge it! ... just don’t ask how I’m gonna pay for it ok?

[@mrpgman3022]

Everybody who watches chrisfix: Hey, I've seen this one

[@yogiattack9933]

Lol

[@rudi_ghuliani]

Don't forget your soapy wooder!

[@joshuaclemons7634]

What do you mean you've seen this one, its brand new

[@matthewb.1687]

@Joshua Clemons Chris Fix did a no start diagnosis too. It is a similar video with a different vehicle. Only, Chris Fix added in timing to the mix making it five things an engine needs instead of four. Hence the joke earlier about having already seen this one.

[@joshuaclemons7634]

@@matthewb.1687 the rest of the meme is what do you mean you've seen this its brand new

[@Priotech]

FACTS: Fuel Air Compression Timing Spark

[@CS-ro1mx]

Yes

[@eugeniofernandes9963]

Timing is everything

[@joycouple4834]

That's facts

[@patricpurcell2674]

I have all 5 and it still wont run, I mean not all at the same time and spread out between 3 engines but that shouldn't effect it

[@jerryvelasco1474]

I'd put spark higher on that list. If its a list, easier to check.

[@8.4_litre_V10]

Everyone is asking where’s the S14 but not how’s the S14. **Sad S14 Noises** Hol’ up maybe THAT’s why it won’t start...

[@skatenvibe6895]

Viper TheLegend true

[@seagullsays5831]

*sad sututututu noises*

[@8.4_litre_V10]

Your Overly Eccentric Uncle another theory is it got water in the Hyperdrive competition

[@Lukas-ug1ke]

@@8.4_litre_V10 maybe... Just maybe....

[@jwilliams703]

What exactly does a "sad S14 sound" sound like though? Sick car though, my friend had built a S14 with a RB26 in it. It was Siiiiiiiick.

[@Desirys]

Who else thinks that money pit is the best donut show?

[@keeganherries9772]

Nope hi low season 2

[@glocklesnar713]

Nah it used to be bumper 2 bumper until James stopped hosting it

[@RandyGalarza]

Me

[@Issacguerrero]

It’s the best lol, as well as Hi low

[@subscribetomeoriwillstealy2568]

No up to speed is the bestt

[@epremier20050]

I think it would be a fun idea for you guys to create a sort of visual infographic chart of engine diagnostics - checking every components and going down the graph to see what are the issues and what solutions to those issues

[@RChyshkevych]

Money pit is so well done. You actually feel like you're learning and not just watching someone put parts on a car

[@jorisramanauskas780]

It's because you are. Info hidden behind content.

[@joshcline1193]

not going to lie, James is hilarious but MoneyPit has become my favorite show on Donut Media!!!

[@wuspoppin6564]

mine too :)

[@sayyeddavis8199]

Especially if you HAVE a Miata!!

[@sxnghwithsubie7766]

I agree

[@guidopugliesediaz8029]

Same

[@dondrap513]

Screaming through the whole segment = hilarious? I skip those segments completely and watch pretty much all the other guys. I wish jp would just calm down and present like everyone else does.

[@The_Official_Tim_Dandy]

"Money Pit" is starting to become my favorite Donut Media show and makes me want to start my own project car.

[@daveowen378]

Tim Q don’t do it, for the sake of your sanity and financial security, don’t do it.

[@AntC19]

Nah do it you really get attached to what your building just goodluck w your financial savings

[@paskatvideotfan8760]

I recommend to buy old benz like w201 or w124 they are very easy to work on and they came with many engines and you can make easilly +500whp with minor modifications only problem in them is transmission what bottlenecks

[@calebfurlong]

Doooo itttt!

[@coreymonday1375]

Do it its full of ups and downs but those ups are so self rewarding

[@bluebladex3]

The thought level of troubleshooting is stellar. Im definitely taking notes and learn to think like this when tackling my cars. Zach is the daddy I never had.

[@Sneakyyy.]

Me: *loses power on highway* Car: *wont start* Me: *takes it to shop* Shop: "oh u just have blown rod bearings, because of low oil and oil leak" Me:

[@BigWheel.]

Been there

[@hitherebuddy7021]

I like how’s he’s calm and collected about trouble shooting his car. I remember when my 180sx wouldn’t start and I was so mad I literally cried. It’s not that easy lol

[@erikcapozzi2760]

because he knows with him resources time and money it will be fixed regardless . All he has to do is play cool on camera . If we can't figure it out. we are screwed

[@F4Effort]

I've been there too lol, I don't do big stuff on my daily driver myself anymore, it was so stressful because it NEEDS TO BE DONE TODAY

[@GamerTheTurtle]

@@F4Effort get a project car so you dont risk taking the bus to work whenever u wanna tinker lol

[@erichermann1962]

@@GamerTheTurtle This is the secret sauce. If your only car is your project car, then little problems can cause huge amounts of stress if a project gets behind schedule when you gotta figure out how to get to work in the morning. The best thing a car modder can do? Own two vehicles - one that is your modded car, and the other is your safety vehicle that you never modify.

[@pduh42]

Well the more I learn my engine the easier it gets. My BMW still scares me, I think I could tear my Maxima or Integra without a doubt.

[@krumrashkov7228]

Her: he is probably thinking about other woman Me: it has air it has fuel it has spark why wont it start Edit: for all the dudes suggesting whats wrong dudes this a joke

[@SinisterJr]

but do it have compression

[@afiqrizal9949]

hmmmm

[@gibrielbrodie]

Me and the boys

[@JeetS1]

nice profile picture😂

[@krumrashkov7228]

@@JeetS1 damn urs is dope af too xd

[@the.butcher0076]

The miata in the background: 👁👄👁

[@the_real_bromel]

Ha ha that was so funny 😐

[@kulfoa_1328]

@@the_real_bromel damn bro you got the whole squad laughing ಠ︵ಠ

[@sentientdogma1206]

Idiot

[@hotrodhendrix1]

Funny how in the early 2000's the 240s were everywhere. Almost like a civic. S13 and 14. Now you never see them.

[@paulinhofagundes12]

tuners probably destroyed most of them on drift wrecks or dyno blows after Tokyo Drift came out kkkkk

[@jebus914]

Drift Tax is real

[@TheRockLobsterMafia]

Man if Nissan is successful with the new 400z, I really hope it will show Nissan that people do care about sports cars and they bring back the Silvia. Same thing with Toyota, I wish they would make a new MR2 etc.

[@rustythefoxcoon5143]

You really never see my 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible on the road.

[@countryhuman_fan8874]

@@rustythefoxcoon5143 lol

[@TheShawVMedia]

I love the little "Mo Powa Babeh" sticker on the intake piping.

[@E1ev1n]

A good way to remember what an engine needs is remembering the word facts Fuel Air Compression Timing Spark

[@VinceroAlpha]

I'm stealing this epic pneumatic device!

[@tristenkiesow4061]

Well not all engines use timing. 2 strokes dont. But they dont have valves and a cam.

[@dom2276]

Or suck squeeze bang blow

[@tpddetailscr]

@@tristenkiesow4061 you can have ignition timing issues

[@tristenkiesow4061]

@@tpddetailscr but 4 stroke also have that. I'm saying that it doesn't have timing like a 4 stroke. So not all engines need timing, beside ignition timing

[@vitor900000]

2:30 You are missing one. Timing. If the belt broke or slipped the engine will run poorly or not run at all. It could also be the ECU failing.

[@m8onethousand]

speaking of timing, if the tachometer/crankshaft position sensor is starting to go south or quite simply stopped working, it can straight up never inject fuel into the engine or run really rough.

[@nos4me]

He said he installed a new ecu lol

[@vitor900000]

@@nos4me ?

[@isnowyazn]

@@vitor900000 For the new air intake manifold that he installed, which runs on absolute pressure, instead of using a mass airflow sensor.

[@vitor900000]

@@isnowyazn You guys are really strange... When I said "It could also be the ECU failing." I meant that problems with timing can also be caused by a ECU failing or not been configured right not that his ECU was failing...

[@LoganTanner]

I've been watching a lot of car shows and how to shows for a long time and this is on par with all that major network stuff. Great job guys. For real. This is great stuff. For those of us that know how to diagnose, it's still refreshing to see someone calmly go through the steps and remind us how simple it is.

[@vishalm7628]

The s14 probably has depression from not being in the spotlight.

[@Razvy800]

Sometimes you gotta let the kids have a go at it

[@gerard_t385]

S14: *sad engine noises

[@justengratwo]

Does the S14 really need a spotlight to stand out though! Looks at it, it's screaming beauty!!😍

[@cristianaguiluz639]

That S14 is so awesome, and the looks

[@vishalm7628]

Koukis are the best

[@godas6108]

Never seen someone this "happy" working on a non running project car

[@HeyPlebes]

I mean it’s a Skyline powered Silvia. It’s fit for Zach’s greazey knucks.

[@Skorpse]

I would too if I got paid for it.

[@BigHeadClan]

I mean it's a project car isn't that the idea to enjoy working on it? Now if it was the daily that would be an entirely different conversation. Hah

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Hey Plebes He may have to be for the show’s purpose or he really likes working on cars. (:

[@ahlvinf]

next to hi lo this is my favorite series on the show. i love watching zach go through the troubleshooting process as he's very clear and concise with his analysis. keep it up.

[@jeffhy3931]

Awesome tutorial! You’re really teaching the right stuff on this series and not cutting any corners. You actually know what you’re doing! Keep it up! 👍👍🎉

[@mangobtw8624]

I came to watch how to diagnose a car, left with the desire to buy a S14

[@fordfacette8834]

In the same boat man damn

[@Karmazilla]

I always did

[@Dice_weiss]

I love mine. so much fun to drive

[@liamnissanS2K]

@@Karmazilla S14? Always has been.

[@mengx94]

An rb25 powered* s14

[@yungterv198]

“It’s pretty easy to check spark” Laughs in EJ20

[@bassmonkable]

😭😭😭

[@henryrubio8534]

Only reason why I envy EVO owners, tired of busting my knuckles on the stupid firewall when trying to reach plugs.

[@mikkhail]

Another reason why I'd never get my hands on subaru

[@KevAlberta]

Subs are crap now days

[@tabryis]

@@mikkhail and also cause you cant afford one

[@katzunkaimoto8889]

Hey Zach! You have a really good way of explaining stuff, I've been a mechanic for years and I still learn some really good stuff mainly on how you explain things.

[@stevetheunicorn898]

I’d love to see more s14 content! Money pit gets me pumped to get out and work on my own car and that rb25 kouki is legitimately my dream car.

[@robertandrade9898]

When your car won't start, you just have to remember the facts Fuel Air Compression Timing Spark

[@blautens]

Agreed. It's not just spark, it's spark at the right time. I have seen someone put in a distributor and some crazy random spark plug wiring order - it would show a spark at the plug all day long, but rarely start and not stay running.

[@preludedude4765]

@@blautens ...that would be timing lol

[@antonioricardo1131]

I really need to learn to do timing, my old chevy wont start and my guess is definitely timing

[@imthedarknight-8755]

Prelude Dude- yeah that's what he was saying, hence "spark at the right time"

[@dannyrocket77]

Most modern cars have a butt load of sensors too.

[@rachelkashmir7625]

I seriously look forward to this show every week. Also: mad respect to all the mechanics/technicians out there.

[@unaigzsg]

Zach is becoming my fav host lately I could hear him talk for hours

[@ALPHAFTUCK]

Excellent video! Just did this entire process in my '94 Skyline r33 RB25DET. It was my MAF...

[@xWhiteRice]

“or even worse, pushing it to a mechanic shop”

[@azzz..6]

Crazy it’s like we saw the same video

[@imgooley]

I'm about a week from doing that with mine.

[@jakehutchinson2066]

Dun dun duuuuuun

[@kc510]

Last resort.

[@judahweesner2651]

An even easier way to test the sparks is just jam your finger in badaboom badabing

[@blue_lancer_es]

Or have an unsuspecting friend and tell him. Hold this. 😂

[@mAtT47739]

@@blue_lancer_es Or just do what I did on my motorcycle. I wanted to perform an RPM drop test to see which cylinder wasn't working as hard, so I pulled the plug wire off to disable cylinder 1, while the engine was running, redirecting the shock to my hand.

[@AdamIsUrqed]

That's some Vice Grip Garage mechanicking on a sparkulator

[@DoctorDipshits]

As someone who just bought their first project car (civic ef hatch) this video was a huge help of where even to start. Thanks so much Zach!

[@Slit-throat]

Money Pit and High Low are my favorite Donut Media shows. Between watching these and Mighty Car Mods, I've learned so much and gained a bit of confidence. The knowledge has also saved me a lot of money on labor. Keep it up Donut team!

[@vilemaw6550]

Wanna learn more??? Try watching science garage

[@reubenbunter143]

He’s definitely the best donut media ‘presenter’ seems like such a cool guy

[@rodrigopena7517]

indeed

[@jdemondo18974]

Next Episode: How to install a duck call to your blow-off valve

[@Madogen]

Lol, whaaat? I need to search this now.

[@tyranzwart2219]

Try it

[@Madogen]

lol, that was brilliant. So I need a rubber glove, three duck calls and some cable ties. The whoppee cushion sounds like a good idea too. 😄

[@jdemondo18974]

@@Madogen It's magically hilarious.

[@mjserrata]

These videos are just great. I would love more diagnostic stuff like this. The subtle tips along the way are pure gold.

[@dirtcheapmedia3390]

Gotta say I am very impressed that you went and explained how to do a voltage drop test. Very important info

[@derrickstorm6976]

When making diagnosis based on internet forums: *car has cancer* 😂

[@iplaysdrums]

CIATA - Cancer Is Always The Answer. The internet is a jerk sometimes.

[@Mesder13]

haha true. My friend was having a coolant boiling issue about a minute after he'd park the car forums: "Prolly a head gasket bro" reality: $6 radiator cap

[@Wunstab]

Or if something isnt working the way it should and you ask questions "throw your purse at it"

[@_oe_o_e_]

Show producers: “Well, the show’s called Money Pit, but it seems we’re out of ideas for the Miata for now” Zach: “I have an idea!”

[@interceptingfist5682]

That's a reach considering the Miata doesn't have many upgrades. There's plenty ways to mod it. Don't cry my guy, it'll be back in another episode.

[@Knockthefout]

But we want bmw e36

[@kelika9381]

@@Knockthefout who?

[@krisfarlee]

@@Knockthefout nobody wants that

[@Donut]

the miata had to take a breather (aka waiting on partssss)

[@Ajuna100]

Zach you didnt say, "Ill be using volt meter, you could usually get one of this at harbour freight for like $50 bucks"

[@brentbruggeman8419]

If only this video had come out 6 months ago....my Jeep MJ had been running like crap and took me until a couple months ago to find out that same stupid hose on the fuel pump was loose! Keep up the good work Zach

[@Racemax-dw4qh]

Miata : you got a wide body for those z’s but why not me Sad Miata noise plays

[@i6oub-49]

Racemax 2020 hahaha funny

[@sparkz343]

lol

[@ParvTV]

Body kits but not wide

[@Racemax-dw4qh]

@Parv sorry

[@Racemax-dw4qh]

AJK2798 they got body kits previous to previous ep

[@kamenk.6924]

Cranks it in the begining of the video and I'm like "yep, fuel pump." 😀

[@kenbouchard834]

Haha same. 2:13 and I was like “ahh, that’s not getting fuel!”

[@craig465478]

I'm glad someone else had t exact same idea

[@justinkoldenhof9039]

I knew it because i had the same problem in my car but in my case i had to buy a new pump unit because it was an inclosed unit

[@michaelpugh2617]

So how were you able to tell? I’m asking for a friend because I totally know how you can tell that

[@justinkoldenhof9039]

@@michaelpugh2617 it was mostly because i was driving and it cut out. So i go through the same route he goes through. Air was no problem no sensor and only a filter at the airbox so that was quickly done. Spark the cheapmans method just take a plug and check if it sparks. Compression the correct way is with a tester but you could always put your finger over the sparkplug hole. There was compression so i sprayed some starter fluid into the air intake and it fired right up so i knew it was fuel.

[@dtrainm14]

As a harbor freight employee, y’all should’ve definitely use your 20 percent off, also we’re switching to digital coupons, we’re getting rid of the books overall, so next you go make, sure you ask to put an email in to get your digital coupons.

[@robinsonsupermarket3684]

Me reads the title* The voice in my mind: Hey Guys, Chris fix here!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

I had that identical problem when I did the fuel pump in my car, it kept running lean only in boost, I kept adding more and more fuel into the tune and it didn't help. Eventually the odd hissing noise in the tank during priming gave it away 😅

[@Donut]

i couldn't hear the hiss!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

@@Donut Probably because S14's aren't made from tin foil like Miatas 😅

[@lander917]

TheCarPassionChannel facts!

[@jamesgustafson7962]

When my car won’t start I curse only having one set of keys that is lost.

[@AboynamedJason_]

Lol

[@trashbandit2449]

I'll give you $3 for your car then

[@jamesgustafson7962]

TrashBandit 24 when I get the new key cut it will be worth at least twice that.

[@trashbandit2449]

@@jamesgustafson7962 in that case I'll give you at least $3 and a chicken nugget, because I wouldn't want to rip you off

[@jamesgustafson7962]

TrashBandit 24 very tempting

[@TJshine1]

Really like these very informative videos, I showed my daughter this just so she has a sense of what a mechanic is doing so it gives perspective. It is highly informative while also being very approachable.

[@hkprofessor4203]

You guys are amazing! I somehow knew it was between the spark and fuel and only because I’ve been watching and learning so much from you guys! I’m starting to itch to become a mechanic now

[@GRiiZZ]

Oh the background S14 is Zach's car. I thought it was one of his friend's car

[@ItsJustChase]

Same here!

[@Dotseoem]

This is why they give their social media accounts.... He posted it ages ago.

[@ilanloberant9719]

zach: drives into his driveway on 3 wheels also zach: we need a diff me: oh reeeeeeealy?!

[@Mycatz]

Love your S14, I've got a Manual S14 1995 with a SR20DET Black top engine swap, got it running for a week and now it wont turn on. None of the lights wont try to do anything. Going to buy a new wiring harness for the car and new computer. Been working on it for over a year can't wait to finish her.

[@sclark1701]

Love the videos Zack! Though between that low compression and the smoke at the tail pipe, I think you have some refreshing to do internally. Compression should be around 150psi or higher I believe

[@chknnuggies]

Can’t tell who did the “car won’t start” episode better, you or ChrisFix

[@quassle3755]

100% ChrisFix, these guys forgot timing

[@magicstew45]

@@quassle3755 timing shouldn't be an issue for the grand majority of cases. Chrisfix may have gone more in depth but this was a good video nonetheless particularly for someone who doesn't know a lot about cars.

[@janprchal9211]

100% ChrisFix

[@DjKrakTV]

Definitely chrisfix.

[@miguelochoa2103]

Driftstang all the way bois

[@lunakai_360]

I love how genuine this dude is. Would definitely hang with him irl 👌😂

[@twest410]

Love the series and your s14. I think this show will definitely help people learn more about working on their own car.

[@Daherrera1031]

Not only is it a cool show to watch, but super informational! Enjoy every second!

[@MeneCenter69]

"It just needs to be tuned. If it was tuned I'd smoke you!" - Every car guy ever

[@KevAlberta]

Dude I almost had you

[@wakarjaffri1538]

Kev it’s not about if u finish from a inch or a mile Winnings winning

[@Bears_r_scary]

Y'all should talk about how people have "illegal" engine swaps in california, for those who think this is normal in such a car friendly state

[@SupraWorks]

Everything is illegal in California

[@Bears_r_scary]

@@SupraWorks they dont want us to have any fun

[@alextepozteco3681]

@@Bears_r_scary California doesn't need to know my 280zx didn't come with an L28ET or a tunable ecu with anti lag 🙃

[@leepicgaymer5464]

Alex Tepozteco I'm gonna *SNITCH*

[@cartersargenti9324]

Or our stupid ass car laws. I’m always anxious when I’m driving my s13 just Bc it has no egr and no cats. Besides that it’s bone stock but if a cop wanted to be a dick I could literally be sent to court just because of it. Everybody thinks California is great for cars besides the people that actually live here tbh.

[@kikotots]

bruh, these guys are my fave rn in yt, makes me learn bout shit i wanna learn for the age of 16, you guys help so much.

[@5chum1]

Excellent series and loving the detective work, always nice when it's a simple and cheap fix. Just want to say the 240SX you've got is a beauty and the best colour too ;)

[@blasguris1672]

If you’re gonna have a show called money pit why didn’t u just use a 335i😂

[@M2C_mike]

Why not a rotary

[@NotNicot]

@@M2C_mike it'd be rare to get a decent working rotatory, instead 350z's are cheaper and can still be tuned a lot Edit: Okay just noticed, sorry for the mistake i made there, nevermind my comment

[@rodrigogarcia1296]

@@NotNicot money pit is with the miata, not the z's. That's high-lo car series

[@Erafune]

Woah woah!! We said "money pit" not "money vacuum cleaner"....

[@thekrazycarguy]

Because he’d just be replacing water pumps every few weeks. 😂

[@nathanwest955]

This is the best Harbor Freight commercial I’ve ever watched, much love ❤️🤟🏽🔥

[@saltyarmysoldier2602]

Zach is the chillest, top notch mechanic. Master technician at work. Good stuff bro

[@doriftoc_man934]

best clip about general fault finding on a car i have seen thanks guys !

[@mr.potaterhed220]

That moment when you forgot to put fuel in the tank: Suprsed Pickachu face

[@charleswilson7833]

Took me an entire summer to diagnose my 2 stroke jetski wasn't making proper contact from the plugs wires to the spark plugs. Diagnosing is a bitch!

[@mr.lowslow7702]

Charles Wilson lol I was worse. I did a brand new top end but didn’t touch the cylinders. I just honed me a bit. Turns out they had 400 hours on the cylinders and my compression was 90 psi. Literally had to re rebuild engine 2 (engine) hours later now I got 150 psi. What a bitch lol

[@DenzCasuela]

this actually happened to me 2 days ago

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

surprised pikachu face means you have never owned or driven any type of motorized transportation or you are a massive looser(SURPRISED IDIOT FACE)

[@BruhILeftTheOvenOn]

Fellow Doge knows best.

[@nethacker1398]

Timing is another factor, Have to make sure everything's running at the same time.

[@Metronex82]

money pit is my favorite show on here, learned how to do my own maintenance on my car. high car low car is good too

[@Arkhamknight828]

Honestly money pit is awesome super handy to learn how to fix your car on your own and really donut media in general helps you learn more while being interested with what’s happening I’m glad I checked these guys out

[@Kodiak97x]

The cleanest 240SX I’ve ever seen

[@lberc20]

not the best color but definitely, but paint isnt too hard.

[@sentientdogma1206]

Uhhh... you must not see a lot of s14s

[@eggnoodle1061]

@@lberc20 i actually really enjoy that dark blue, it complements the "bronze/brass" coloured wheels

[@vtj4503]

AND it’s all one color. Pretty rare for a 240

[@abdurrazzaksahaby9736]

miata: maybe next time ill get more power next time:"how to start your rb silvia" 'sed pop up crying'

[@jollystniick]

Pop up up and down sed lights :(

[@jesusfigueroa198]

When the headlights are half way down they look sad 😞

[@jason-vj3um]

Absolutely love the diagnostics video, need alot more

[@mir.8629]

That is nicely explained, direct and simple easy to understand this will in fact helps a lot of people cause be honest this is one of those problems that usually happen.

[@JohnVillar]

"this is my other money pit" sounds like me referring to my cars 🤣

[@bishopm4401]

Or having multiple expensive hobbies. Every paycheck is: “Is this new guitar money, new knife money, new gun money, or new exhaust money?”

[@JohnVillar]

@@bishopm4401 Spot on XD

[@_Adie]

"Gas stinks" EXCUSE ME?!

[@BingoBangoBongoBishBashBosh]

Race fuel is where it's at tho

[@luftwaffle6701]

I’m 12 and I love the smell of gas and burning rubber! Cars are sick!!

[@destineddrift2807]

@@luftwaffle6701 same

[@sandozdelysid]

I am impressed. That was very thorough with the fuel system. You never mentioned the fuel filter, though, which can get clogged....

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing your tips 👍

[@benm.2097]

Just try turning it off and then wait 10 seconds and then turn it back on... If that doesn’t work only God can help you

[@arturothelameo5889]

After that try and wiggle some wires and get teary eyed

[@FUNKOfilms]

Or ether. That can help sometimes.

[@martingranados7974]

ITS WEDNESDAY MY DUDES

[@NightcrawlerNC]

I Feel like I heard that on TikTok or insta

[@jameeboo]

@@NightcrawlerNC vine

[@lenonmelricdsouza9037]

aaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

[@donmarcostech1377]

Excellent information! Good Job! /thanks for yours tips!

[@ejstills3946]

Awesome video on diagnosis! That RB sound so good!

[@sonic24791]

It's not a money pit episode without the birds in their front yard.

[@zafraf3170]

0:52 the anime "jealous" vein cracked me up and made my day. Great video!

[@ryuman757]

I remember one day my '04 Miata wouldn't turn over, even with forcing some gas. So I sat on it for a couple weeks. Randomly felt like double-checking my spark plugs since I looked at them last year for grime (didn't check the gap). Turned out that they really needed to be re-gapped, and it started up fine. I'm glad my problem was that simple 😩😩

[@adzthewise]

Absolutely love this series!

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 193 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

[@trashbandit2449]

How are you always this early??? This is literally the earliest I've ever been and you're already here and have made a comment :(

[@bobthebuilder9509]

How have they not made an Up to Speed on James’ dad yet??? You’ve been at this forever!

[@nikoslats2551]

PaganiGaming day 89 of seeing you

[@trashbandit2449]

Also nice this is your 299th comment on this channel

[@1aappyy257]

ITS THE MADMAN HIMSELF!

[@leopoldhovorak2259]

Gas: stinks Me: Mhmmm fueel Who doesn't love fuel smell?

[@a1phamalestud]

It tastes great you should try it

[@warriorharj79]

@@a1phamalestud I love gas gravy.

[@crawlmanjrable]

its fine until you crack open a fuel tank and get hit with the full force of it

[@schoorinna3320]

@@crawlmanjrable Thats the best

[@vamp5527]

Greta tunberg

[@channkrp]

Can appreciate Donut Media taking the time to break down and simplify aspects of auto mechanics while making it fun.

[@imnotgaybut292]

12:58 that was an awesome supercharger impression