Fixing a Nissan Rogue Transmission So I Can Give It Away. GOAL MET!

I'm working on this 2010 Nissan Rogue that needs a new transmission. It has a CVT (continuously variable transmission) which are very unique and really cool engineering. I have to disassemble most of the front end of this car to get the transmission out, which I then tear apart so we can see what's wrong with it. Once I get enough money to buy the parts, I'm going to put all this back together and then give it to a graduating high school student who needs it.
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[@nathandroblyn1129]

Add this to the car project sir. You're awesome for doing this. Glad to help out!

[@clarke6436]

You are a legend.

[@pierremarcsaintil3051]

I need to know the valve body solenoid stepp motor nissan rogue 2009 is fit for Nissan Rogue 2013 too?

[@ernestoperez6233]

@@clarke6436❤🎉❤Lol 😊😢

[@FarmCraft101]

**I'm thrilled to share that we have already raised enough money to fix this car and then some! Any additional donations will go to a second student/car. You guys are AWESOME! Thank you! The next you see of this Nissan will be a standalone video explaining the whole idea, showing the whole process of teardown and repair, and end with the giveaway. If you want to support this and future videos like it, join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/FarmCraft101. If you want to do a one time donation, use www.www.buymeacoffee.com/farmcraft101. I'm excited to get this thing fixed up! Happy new year everybody!

[@Batti2323]

I totally support you on this! I joined you on Patreon to help out. Love your heart in this!

[@BernardBoyGenius]

I like it

[@ivovander9375]

@FarmCraft101 fun fact about these kind of transmissions, in the early '60 Daf made a car with a variomatic transmission wich works similar to this but with weight distribution. It's said that they drove backwards at the same speed they could drive forwards.

[@glennkristiansen]

@@ivovander9375 It's absolutely true, they went backwards really fast 🤣

[@mspringett]

I have 2 nissan moranos. One with a siezed engine and one with a bad transmission. I love this format. I plan on making one good vehicle on the best frame.

[@buswimmer21]

This will be a life-changer for some high school kid! As a teacher in WV, it's not uncommon to have kids that don't have a family vehicle and I've had quite a few who have never left our county (yes, county not country). Something many of us take for granted could be the ticket for making a kid successful in life.

[@jp34604]

Join the Army see the world it's not just a job it's an adventure

[@a..d5518]

@@jp34604 or the Peace Corps, or any National Service Organization, I’ve always thought national service should be mandatory right out of high school. 2 years of service and earn college tuition, or an equal monthly stipend. I volunteered into the Army right out of high school, best thing that I could have done.

[@dogge929]

I joined the army and got a missing leg and permanent hearing loss. It's not just an adventure, it's a life destroyer.

[@jp34604]

@@dogge929 . Not to at all belittle your service and it's extreme dangers, but the reality is that accidents can and do happen anywhere and anyone can get hurt

[@rdallas81]

I lived in Beckley WV. Went to Liberty high school there. Best time of my life in WV. Dated a WV Teen Beauty Pageant contestant and had the second highest grade in the whole school. WV is beautiful Shame on US government for its inability to slow the overdoses.

[@10mbard0]

I grew up in a rural area but had the benefit of parents who could afford a car and supported me. Hope this helps a young person who isn’t as fortunate as I was.

[@nikfromny]

Nice work on taking this cvt out. Would like to offer my 2 cents and share some of the common issues with these cvt transmissions...1) the pump flow valves on the pump itself usually get scorched up and or jammed and need to be updated. 2) the secondary pulley does most of the work in this unit. You have to dismantle it with special tools otherwise you risk hurting yourself. The 2nd half of the pully that slides up and down to change the gear ratio, it slides on 3 small ball bearings grooved into the shaft which usually eat out the shaft. You can upgrade those ball bearings to solid pins. 3) Behind the secondary pully theres a piston with a big black Teflon ring which usually get chewed up and embedded with metal filings from the wear and tear and stops holding pressure. The pulley works at about 500-800psi of pressure. Depending on damage, both might need changing. 4) sometimes when you take apart the Pulleys you discover they have snapped inside and need replacement. 5) Since the secondary pulley is the most used, the secondary pulley valve in the valve body gets worn out. It should be inspected. 5) The belt has small vertical grooves on it's edges of the elements. They usually get scorched and belt starts to slip and requires replacement. 6) Make sure to inspect the surface of the Pulleys as they should be smooth without any grooves. 7) Depending on the type of driving and mileage, might be a good idea to replace the torque converter. 8) Make sure you get the Nissan cvt oil when it's all said and done. Hope this helps!

[@maxwebster7572]

Did they start selling parts yet?

[@theredscourge]

@@maxwebster7572 maybe in about 5 years

[@mikemakuh5319]

Sounds like you "been there"!

[@jasonalcide8478]

CVT trans. are the worst auto inventions of the last 50 yrs....why ,,engineers whyyyyy????What was wrong with the regular automatic trans??? Well i know what the answers are gonna be ...!!!!

[@nahbruv3621]

the meat n potatoes thank you for this info bruv

[@bobmanninen4476]

I won’t comment on the quality of the vehicle, it’s components or the manufacturer, but I will support your endeavor.. Thanks!

[@user-it9br7mi1o]

Nissan last a longer than many high end models ,but the way some people treat vehicles makes no difference. Bcz you definitely can't stupd

[@DominicGiles]

Thanks! Hope this small contribution helps the student get started.

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

It’s a trap! (Scammer alert)

[@ziggyedison2409]

@@Colorado-Tinkering Where have you been since 2016? Farmcraft101's been fixing stuff and getting cuts and bruises doing it since before you were in your Papa's scrotum! lol!

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

@@ziggyedison2409 I was, of course, referring to the actual scammer that had replied here earlier - now removed.

[@DominicGiles]

@@Colorado-Tinkering Understood... I think it's a right of passage. Every time you make a donation you get a reply from some jerk trying to impersonate the video author asking for you to message them for a prize, reward. I guess someone will respond... But thanks for flagging it up.

[@stevenedwards5356]

How does one person know so much!!!! John you are unbelievable to me. From electrical, to mechanical, to timber and construction to operating to farming and raising cows. I’m just blown away by what you know and what you can do. Plus you know how to film and edit and post videos and you are a great teacher.

[@gatekeeper65]

You're a good human sir. I hope you have a perfect new year ahead.

[@GaryT1952]

Your generosity is humbling FC101, please put this towards your Rogue project...bless you man.

[@id3_finland96]

Great idea: supporting and entertaining. Good luck in picking the recipient!

[@nomoretolerance773]

Oooh 60€ thats alot man

[@-Enginerd]

The half shaft you're dealing with has 2 CV joints. An outboard Rzeppa joint that has 6 balls riding in grooves and an inboard plunging Tripod joint. The inboard plunges to accommodate the change in required length as the suspension swings through its range of motion. This configuration is very common in modern passenger vehicles. Each style joint has its own pros and cons and when used in this combination, you get a pretty good solution. Thank you for tearing into the CVT, it was fun to see it's internals!

[@Seacoast68]

Pretty sure it needs a new johnson rod... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKaQcmuPm6hnrZI

[@KeyserSoseRulz]

Thanks for caring for others!

[@kidsalex13]

One thing you might want to consider doing too, is checking with the school to see if they would do a driver training course, my high-school had a car that students could use after school to learn how to drive, with a driving instructor of course, also teaching in a classroom saftey and what not, and it would help them get their license aswell, might not be a bad idea.

[@runamonk]

Love what you're doing. Great idea with the car, you could literally change this young persons life.

[@dw7444]

As far as I know CVT "belts" don't stretch as nothing pulls on them. The belt is comprised of elements held together with bands, their only job is to hold the elements together. Torque is transmitted though the element stack by pushing on the stack. It's possible that it's just the pulleys and belt that have just worn down, replacement sets aren't that expensive online... Good luck and happy new year!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

How does one find these parts? Search for parts for that particular transmission? Thank you! Old guy that hasn't had the internet his whole life!

[@volvo24091]

@@dans_Learning_Curve Strange we can see this comment even when old guy has no internets. Telepathy??

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@volvo24091 I have internet now. Didn't have it growing up. 😜

[@paulgreen6148]

I'm in recovery and am getting my life together this video is beautiful and has inspired me. I don't have anything to give but I'm inspired. I'm gonna start helping people immediately thank you

[@timfagan816]

It's been an hour, how many people have you helped?

[@charleshoops2307]

@@timfagan816 not funny

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

@@timfagan816 LMAO..!!! Very Funny..:)

[@gmdesignservices]

Thanks! For the Car giveaway.

[@danielboyle4368]

My son had a Nissan Murano, he was t boned by a suv going 50 mph in the drivers door. He walked away without a scratch. Very impressed with the safety put in mind from Nissan.

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

Man, that sounds like a dream to me. 30 miles from the nearest person. Now that's the life.

[@videodistro]

With no transport and no job. Yeah, what a nightmare dream. I suppose you mean WITH transport and a car. In that case... nice.

[@tallswede80]

@@videodistro USA has shitty public transportation. There should be a high speed train system like in china, japan. In rural areas you can jump on a high speed train to the capital city 500 miles away, for 20 dollars.

[@unitedgray]

@@tallswede80 It's not a rural area if there's a train station within walking distance. Some of us like being as far away from those sorts of things as possible.

[@tallswede80]

@@unitedgray that's not true though. Even in the united states, a train route may connect two cities, but along the way, there are optional stops in the middle of nowhere to serve rural areas. 10-20 miles can be covered easily on a bicycle. there has been little investment in trains however. There should be a high speed train around the great lakes connecting green bay and milwaukee with new york city.

[@unitedgray]

@@tallswede80 97% of the US landmass is rural and 10 miles is nothing in a rural area. These stops would be significantly farther than 10 miles apart. Additionally people that live in rural areas aren't traveling from city to city...they're traveling to other rural areas. And if it's anything more than a day trip, they're certainly not going to do it by some combination of train and bicycle. That's incredibly inconvenient and down right impossible in many areas. No one is going to lug a suitcase on their bicycle for 10+ miles in the middle of winter in the Midwest to get to a train.

[@MrInfinityjak]

To a great cause....keep up the good work...for the car project

[@gengisPhat]

The only suggestion I might make is to keep the person you give the vehicle to anonymous. Like I get that it would be great content but in the future that person may regret seeing their less than ideal circumstances broadcast to the world. I think it's awesome you are going to do it and I bet the lucky person who gets the vehicle wouldn't even mind but it just feels weird to use someone else's poor circumstance as fodder for content. You may already be planning to do that just throwing it out there.

[@tylerw4593]

I would also recommend that *you* (Mr. FarmCraft) stay anonymous as well. In today's litigious society, what starts as an act of good will, can turn into a mountain of liability. It's too bad this is the world we live in now.

[@DavidHalko]

@@tylerw4593 - that may not be possible, owners are placed on the car title

[@moconnell663]

@@DavidHalko why would FarmCraft spend the $200 to transfer the title to himself as an intermediary? The signed title from the previous owners would be what transfers to whoever gets it.

[@jasonflt]

Man your cup is half full

[@DavidHalko]

@@moconnell663 - “why would… transfer title?” Maybe FarmCraft is not a licensed intermediary in his state? As-is removes liability I don’t understand the legality of the many things involved in this process: how long one can maintain possession, how much maintenance can be done, how many critical VIN serialized parts can be changed, who does the title conversion from scrap to drivable, property tax to be paid for time in possession, etc.

[@alexanderray9106]

Hey Farmcraft. Car detailer here. If you want to fix those headlights (get rid of the oxidised plastic) use 1500 grit wet sandpaper in a side to side motion spraying water on it. Then 2000 grit up and down (all over) then use a polish compound and machine polisher (neumatic drill/hand) to finish. Makes the car really pop for the lucky kiddo. Great job :)

[@Jody_VE5SAR]

Good luck with the project!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

In my area Nova Scotia 🇨🇦150,000 miles( 241,000KM) with the salt they use on the roads and the last few years brine as well. You would need a torch for almost every bolt or nut. If it was even worth fixing with the amount of rust. Undercoating is our friend. 👍

[@BobSmith-iu3hx]

Yes, oil undercoating is your friend here in Eastern Ontario also, during the winter.

[@charlie9462]

Thanks! for paying it forward. Love ya here's mine man. CAR FOR KID

[@hannable3871]

You never fail to impress me. Your a super good person. Happy New year's may it be a great year for you and yours.

[@i8bigfoot]

Thanks! Good luck to the lucky student that needs a car God Bless for what you are donating your time for a stranger My 2015 nissan sentra with 40000 miles cvt went out it was 4800 bucks wwith labor to get a factory cvt with year warranty and i drive in rural area and at 52 yrs old i dont horse it unreal when they took it apart. Never get a cvt trans go manual

[@frankmuschetto3385]

Thanks! For the car project.

[@f.g.hammer6814]

3 weeks ago i do the same job on my 2008 rogue. I buy a new set of pulley and chain, reman body valve and oil pump on ebay for 1300$. I change the 2 oil filter to. I put Lucas cvt oil in. The car run pretty well now. I am not a mecanic but just love doing things by myself. Thanks for the video!

[@kicksoffs]

26:03, better than any Nissan Jatco CVT I've ever seen.

[@drewolsen6978]

Please add this to the car fund.

[@michaela1655]

CVTs have been powering snowmobiles since at least the 1960s. And I always think about how much I like manual transmissions every time I see a CVT.

[@jeffreysmarr613]

Thanks!

[@jamesk7410]

How cool of you! We definitely need more kindness out in the world

[@richardbaumeister466]

Don't follow that reply. It is a scam!

[@jamesk7410]

I did not follow that I see lots of these fake commenta

[@MBFavazza]

What you're doing is a very good thing. Your Kindness will go a long way. You're awesome!!!

[@hannable3871]

@Buckwheat Well my wife cook, cleans, and has raised 4 great children for free so I'm going to have to disagree with you.

[@netts2315]

@Buckwheat How do you know it's a woman he is doing it for?

[@netts2315]

@Buckwheat Incorrect, you do not know it is a woman. There are handouts for men. Thinking that way is very 60s. As for the scholarships I don't know, but "our host is a male feminist." 😂😂 Honestly thanks for the laughs!

[@audrey_johnson]

@Buckwheat dang you really hate the fairer sex dont you?

[@netts2315]

@Buckwheat Lmao, nice troll! Almost had me. Almost. Cheers!

[@frankeberhart265]

Please use this donation for any current, or future car project! You are doing a wonderful thing! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@FarmCraft101]

Thanks for your generosity!

[@ShuhDonk]

I bought my 17 yo daughter a 2014 Mazda 6 with about 100k miles last year in mint condition, paid 10k for it from a private seller (absolute steal at the time). She got into an accident, where the front was moderately damaged, car still ran and kind of drove but the insurance company totaled it still. Got a check from them for almost 15k, point is there was a not ton of damage and they still totaled it because it costs an absolute fortune nowadays to repair these more modern cars.

[@FarmCraft101]

It's a shame really. But hopefully they at least parted it out so it didn't all just go to waste.

[@DoRC]

It is very expensive to repair modern cars but that's almost completely because the modern cars are designed to absorb The energy from a crash preventing your body from having to absorb it. What was a moderate accident with I'm assuming pretty minor injuries in that car could have been a tragedy in a car made 40 years ago.

[@Pracedru]

Nobody takes care of stuff better than those who bought it them selves.

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

I was going to say something like that - hopefully it is a donor now

[@briananderson7497]

@@FarmCraft101 Often, cars that are "totalled" end up being repaired and body cleaned up overseas where they are sold and used again. Many countries don't have the same safety standards as the USA. They are sold for more then parts in the US, but still a lot cheaper then a new vehicle.

[@audrey_johnson]

Thanks! This is an awesome thing to do!

[@davidwilson2462]

With a few more bolts, could drop engine/transmission together. It will be lot easier putting back in car. It was put in as a drive unit on factory line.

[@Brad-lt6mr]

You can replace the inner cv boot on the drive shaft. There's a spring clip on the inside of the housing. Flick that out and the shaft will separate, leaving the three bearings held to the stub with an external circlip.

[@FarmCraft101]

Yep, I figure that out later. thanks!

[@hannnare1172]

You are awesome thank you lol

[@WaderHunts]

I would strongly recommend adding additional transmission fluid cooling. I had a 2012 Altima that went through a couple of CVTs one under warranty, and another on my dime. I added an additional oil cooler with the third trans and it did much better. That generation of Nissan CVT had a horrible issue with the fluid getting hot and then the torque converter lockup was inconsistent which if you are lucky puts you in limp mode, if you are not causes all kinds of stress on the rest of the transmission. The torque converter continuously slipping is not ideal but does not really damage anything. Having it lockup randomly after slipping and when your RPMs are way up kills those belts. Kinda like popping the clutch on a manual all the time, and not just from a standstill. Half the milage of the vehicle was on that last transmission and it was going strong when we sold it. The thing looked brand new inside and out and if it had a manual transmission somebody in the family would still be driving it.

[@mikepettengill2706]

I hope that he sees your post. This is the sort of feedback he was asking for and he sounds like he has the funds to do this sort of thing as well. Maybe give some more specifics of the way that you set it up and hopefully you will get some more thumbs up and he might notice your post.

[@hhova29]

In all, I’ve read so much about Nissans and the 4 cylinder cut transmissions that are horrible. So you wouldn’t recommend anyone purchase a used vehicle in you opinion?

[@FishFind3000]

38:45 it’s always humbling to do it the old way. Even though I have a zero turn I take out the old Honda and walk around to put into perspective how nice the zero turn is.

[@johnsumner2987]

We need more people like you in this world. I've wanted to do the same thing with one of the high schools where I live but I'm too poor to do something like this. Thanks man your generosity is inspiring.

[@FarmCraft101]

I’m just lucky that I have an audience to help make it possible!

[@jando8323]

Pretty impressive there Jon! The format is well done and informative as usual. Keep em coming!

[@myk1200s]

I must say that YOU are the man. And now I know why I'll never own a Nissan 😲

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

A CVT one. I have a 2000 Nissan with 242,000 and never a problem, yet.

[@peterta5035]

The problems is not CVT....99.9999% people who owned them never changed transmission fluid....you suppose to read owner manual when and under certain condition at what mileage to change the fluid.....get it!

[@entropy156]

@@peterta5035 I don't know if it's the case with these, but I know thst other manufacturers (I'm looking at you, Toyota) are advancing the lie that you don't *need* to change transmission fluid. They seal the transmission and declare it to be filled with "lifetime fluid". And they're right...if you don't ignore the OEM and change the fluid, it *will* last the lifetime of the transmission. In fact, it will *define* the lifetime of the transmission...and that "lifetime" will be much shorter than it the owner will think it should be.

[@stephengordon8968]

If you do proper maintenance on them , and don't ignore transmission fluid and filter change every 25,000 to 30,000 miles you will be fine , did you see the color of the fluid he pulled out of that transmission ? It was never changed from the looks of it , nothing lasts forever !

[@stanleykeith6969]

Nice to have a Lift. Happy New Year 1/1/2023.

[@swordpanda7panda795]

happy to see ya back in seal form! what a nice thing to do ^^ I remember replacing a transnissiom of bleubird with my dad and that was a hassle! and those cars are easier compareble to these newer happy newyears and a blessed 2023

[@mikelskelley]

I commend you for what you are doing, it goes to show that there are still very good people left in the world, people do selfless things to help others, I wish you your family and friends the very best for the new Year

[@wayne93094]

absolutely love your content Very educational and loads of common sense In today's world that is a rare thing keep up the good work.

[@mcsaffold]

Really cool you use your knowledge of how things work to help others. You're Awesome!

[@zachscott4867]

You are kind person and giving the car to somebody that needs it will be a life changing thing, even mentally. Way to tear into that transmission, we have a 2013 rogue and seeing the inside of that CVT was cool! Good job.

[@thouartit]

There has got to be an award for this guy's gesture and for unique approach to a charitable contribution. Let us hope this unique approach strikes a chord and other talented video makers run with this perfect -o idea. Brilliantly shot, excellent ideas and great generous guy. Kudos !!

[@johnmccanntruth]

That’s such a cool idea. I hope this brings in enough it can become a full time project.

[@jimoconnor6850]

Great idea and content. You are a very kind person. Left you a donation. Good luck finishing this project! You never cease to amaze me... This will make a great impact in someone's life.

[@williamreaves8512]

I am a retired auto collision tech and I can tell you from experience that it’s much easier to pull the engine and transmission together . You have a two post lift . Pull the engine cradle with the engine an trans intact . There are a few wiring harness that need to be detached from the body ,take the exhaust loose at the cat converter . Loosen but do not remove 4 bolts attaching the engine cradle to the body . Just loosen the rack and pension and tie it up out of the way . There are a few other things you will need to detach but after you have it loose lower it down on blocks of wood or jackstans finish taking the bolts from the engine cradle .just think it through . I could have one out in 1 to 1 and a half hours .even less on Some cars that’s how I replaced frame rails in Uni body cars .I did have a home made dolly about 2ft tall to sit the cradle on but you could fabricate from 4x4 post with casters.

[@tau9632]

Your videos have a 'Stuff made here' vibe: it's always complicated and with many steps, yet the videos feel like a tight, complete story, thanks to your efforts of explaining, contextualising, giving visual cues, the flow coming from the editing... very very well done

[@johnbresnahan2374]

Hello John. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. You certainly have one of the best sense of humor I've ever witnessed. You put the fun in boring. Great content in all the videos I've watched this past week. Especially the Johnson videos. Thanks for caring about those in need and a big thanks for your time and effort.

[@stevedawson3863]

I had a 2011 Nissan Rouge I did the Same thing I gave the car away then I paid haft of the new Transmission witch was 5200 dollars so a stranger got a car with 90 k on it for 2600 dollars. Will never purchase another vehicle with a CVT transmission. Love what your doing!!!

[@diggiz22]

That's such a neat idea John. Giving a car to a student in need. Love your videos, always very informative. Gosh you certainly are a jack of trades. Keep it up. Looking forward to part 2.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I applaud you efforts at explaining gear ratios! Printing parts!

[@chugaaa]

One more thing we need is more people like you man! This is really a true statement of the kind of people you are....one of the good ones ! God bless you and thanks for helping those in need to make that so difficult first step.

[@poo2764]

Awesome video and your empathy towards your fellow human beings, is Laudable

[@rickhensley8657]

Of all the videos I watch on youtube I enjoy yours the most. You now have taken on a project that is over the top. Giving back is the best act of kindness known to man. Thank you and I look forward to watching the progress on the vehicle.

[@tom-dd3cd]

Great project and great content as always. The new lift is a gamechanger

[@mikedillon5254]

You never cease to surprise and impress, John. And you're absolutely correct that rural areas have no easy fixes for transportation. One thing, if I'm not mistaken, the Rogues need entire driveshafts when u-joints go. Had a friend with a circa 2010(?) that found that out the hard way to the tune of $1000.

[@iainhetherington4608]

Very noble John, world needs more of you Cheers from Aus

[@MrWAREAGLE2007]

Talk about a motivating video! About time someone reminds us what life is all about. Giving back….remember when you needed help? I know I do, and I sure wish I had more people in my life who lifted me up. My sons loved this video, informative and powerful. Way to go John!! Supporter for Life!!

[@timvolkmer1121]

Cool idea and as always very good video! I would look through every part that you removed and check them for slack, like the axles and all the other moving parts. Specially the ball joints and rubber parts will be shot after that milage.

[@davidowens8193]

Apply to Fix the rogue project Thanks!

[@davidthompson4683]

Happy New Years to you and family. I have enjoyed watching your channel and have learned from your experiences. Look forward to what you have next year.

[@GruntmanG]

You: a human with compassion, sharing skils and experience, show all of us empathy and honesty

[@mohammadkhalifa8594]

Thanks for sharing you always impress me with how simple you can explain complex matters, I've always stayed away from CVT as I see it go bad on Subaru Nissan Mitsubishi and even on some Toyota's I really like the Idea and will send a contribution and hope to see this project completed best advice is to change CVT oil every 30000KM for it to last longer but it will surely fail again

[@transmitterguy478]

John, it would help if you had a flatbed farm hay trailer for moving that car. With the lift, it would be easy.

[@BigFella73]

Thats amazing youre doing this for someone! What a leg up youll be giving someone. Well done mate!!!!

[@garyellis4213]

Super strong work sir and I really enjoy your content and delivery!

[@danmooney7192]

You're a braver man than me tackling a late model automatic transmission!

[@TheOneAndOnlyTBash]

I drove my sister in laws car from California to Texas and the engine threw a rod . the car looked immaculate inside with the exception of the motor. it was a hyundai tuscon and hilariously enough it died in Tucson Arizona. love the fix it videos and property enhancement love what you do and awesome that your passing it on.

[@rlhanks]

I love the similarities I feel I share with you. Helping these young adults out is more than bringing smiles to our faces, it's what we need to do as Americans. The stronger the communities, stronger we are. As a tradesman in the Detroit area, I try to push all my son's friends to the trades. Currently I work at a GM power train facility where we make the 10speed GRX trans. Think that trans is a work of art, you should see all the machines we have to build a transmission.

[@johnnybagofdoughnuts4193]

Just watching this video now. What a cool video. And a constant reminder that I don’t know enough to be a truly valuable member of society

[@hieyeque1]

Good on you for doing this. I recommend changing the struts, the starter, and alternator just to ensure trouble free operation as you already have it all apart. My experience has been with older cars that as soon as you do 1 thing, the next thing fails. Easier to just do it now, then deal with a problem every 5k miles.

[@mikefennema5561]

For those difficult CV joints, consider a stretch boot. They stretch over the CV joint assembly.

[@williammccartney4833]

You are a gem sir! Giving a boost to a kid ! Is commendable! I had a transmission guy explain about this type of trans. he described it an educated snowmobile trans? I was borrowing a friends car to discuss my Chevys trans and he made a comment so I passed on info and my friend sailed that vehicle to the trade in lot !

[@joshrossow2094]

I’m glad you got to use your transmission lift again. And much more successfully this time!

[@billford4654]

You’re doing a good thing, I commend you. FYI it’s a good idea to secure the steering wheel anytime the column shaft is disconnected so the airbag clockspring doesn’t get damaged.

[@jmanatee]

FYI most of these CVT transmissions are pusher belts, not puller like rubber belts. The belt is probably worn out or the large seals on the pistons in the sheave (pulley) that hold the sheaves position are wore out and that allowed the belt to slip either way the belt should be replaced

[@lazynow1]

or just Nissan junk....

[@ryanmanuel1763]

Wow .. just awesome 👏 .hats off to you and everyone involved! Keep it up

[@edwardbickford4666]

Wow just came across your channel. I consider myself pretty handy in most things and at SS age a lot of experience. Gotta say you seam well equipped to tackle all (yup that’s jealousy). You definitely have a knack of explaining things and I find that refreshing and informative. Love what you are doing with the Nissan, definitely a humanitarian. Looking forward watching your other content.

[@mildphil]

This is by far my favorite channel on KZbin. Love the content and your drive to not only learn, but teach others as well. I'm a mechanical engineer myself and am always impressed by your affinity to understand various mechanisms, you have a great grasp on many topics. Humble selfless acts like this are just the cherry on top, keep up the good work!

[@1popje]

CVT is a dutch invention all the litle DAF cars where cvt the DAF 33 -44-55 and the 55 marathon that's the fastest the even won rally's .and a happy new year from the Netherlands

[@1popje]

@@mmm365 even a formula 1 car was tested with a CVT

[@tracybowling1156]

I was looking at all the donations for the car. I don't think it'll take that long for the car repairs to be paid off. And I'm so glad that I could finally help with something I can believe in!

[@edwardcontreras9900]

Is so nice to see people like you willing to help others, this video help Me to make a transmission change to a Rogue, from the country of El.Salvador, thank you for this video

[@kolowski13]

Great Video! It's so sad to think about all these cars that are totaled just because it's not worth it to fix them. I wonder if there's a donation program to like a trade school to give up and coming mechanics a chance to work on cars like this.

[@roberthale8407]

It's because people don't maintain them. A CVT fluid change with BOTH filters is not hard to do as a DIY'er, I did two this year, the hardest part is the fluid cost.

[@MrErichonda30]

CVT's are junk

[@tinydancer7426]

@@Islandwaterjet And yet, here where I live, there are always requests for donated cars, in any condition. When I have called and asked what the need for the cars is for, I have been told that the cars will then be donated to trade schools (aka auto repair training schools) and high school auto shop classes, for students to work on to build skills by fixing the cars, which would then be donated persons in need of vehicles (signed up with rescue centers, shelters, settlement shelters, etc). As for the lumber, have you contacted Habitats for Humanity? Around here, local "Re" stores would be tickled pink to receive the lumber. Keep looking and reaching out.

[@edpoints1127]

@@tinydancer7426 I would guess the problem is because it's furniture grade. A custom cabinet shop or another similar type company would use that material. Possibly a HS woodshop class. Most technical schools use framing material. Just my opinion... No need to get beat up in comments... Just state your opinion

[@edpoints1127]

@@Islandwaterjet that's crazy. A custom cabinet shop, custom staircase builder might purchase. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Unless you are looking for a "donation" which you can deduct based on your proclaimed worth? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@herbk98]

Hello Mr. FarmCraft101; This video was my first view of your channel and my immediate impression is you really know how to deliver content to viewers. Absolutely phenomenal presentation. You know when to deliver in regular speed (i.e., talking) and fast forward (repetitive actions such as screw turning). And what you say is informative without a bunch of ahhhs and other nonsense. In all honesty, I was not bored for the whole 40 minutes and there are darn few other KZbin videos that can get that sort of review from me. A tip of the hat to you, sir, for really showing folks how it should be done. Now, the second thing: This project is a wonderful thing for you to do for your community. The gift of this car could be life changing to the recipient and I applaud you for having the vision and taking the initiative to make it happen. I'll send some cash your way via the coffee thing to help you 'git 'er done'! I wish you and your family a wonderful 2023 and I look forward to more videos about the repair of this car.

[@drewwagner7985]

Projects like this is what makes KZbin such a joy to watch. Hats off to you. So sorry you had to resort to the creeper and ramps for the oil change. Keeps you humble. Cheers

[@roberthale8407]

If you are planning to run this car 50k+ more then plan on 2 CVT fluid and filter changes, or every 25k. Use Castrol CVT fluid and OEM filters (pan and cooler) and an OEM pan gasket. It's easy and cheap to do to make sure the money spent on the new CVT is not a waste. Also look into all the wheel bearings too, Japanese sourced ones go about 100-120K before they start to fail, and then the struts/shocks/control arms/ball joints.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Castrol fluid/oil is the only one I will ever use.

[@roberthale8407]

@@erikcourtney1834 I serviced the Mitsubishi I shipped to my daughter with OEM fluid (read $$$$) because she might go to the dealer for servicing and used Castrol in my new to me 2014 Mitsubishi. I have no issues with the Castrol

[@dale5898]

Ten thousand thumbs up! You’ve got a big heart.

[@graysgolf]

Think that this is a very kind gesture. Watching you fix anything is so interesting.

[@SpeedsterVlog]

Dude!!! @FarmCraft101 I luv the way u explain and the patience you got. U make learning so easy. Ty you for all the thing you are sharing and doing. Wish you and too ur family a Happy New Year!!

[@josephlovell6951]

If your up for it the new value body is about 200.00 gasket kit 150.00 belt is 200.00 that's 90 percent of what needs to be replaced