Fixing a oil leak on a bobcat skid steer

Hey i guess it happens to everyone eventually :O right? :D
I hope you enjoy this video and as always thanks for watching
Table of Content:
00:00 Intro, explaining problem
06:49 Case drain line/filter
12:50 Removing the drive motor
17:21 Seal replacement
22:50 Reinstalling drive motor
25:20 Other leaks
26:07 Reinstalling the tire + making new nuts
31:30 Checking other drive motor
33:35 Cleaning drive motor housing
36:30 Testing out the machine
40:10 Wrapping up
Referenced videos:
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[@Ants_Pants]

Got the bobcat sorted out for now, have a wonderful weekend everyone 👍👍

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Not being a 'guy', I don't have a lot of interest in watching the mechanical repairs on a bobcat. But I'm glad you got it fixed and I enjoyed watching you leveling the area behind the retaining wall. It looks great.

[@garrybowers6216]

What part of the world do you live in?

[@Ants_Pants]

@@HeatherNaturaly Thank you for coming by for a visit 😊 PS i hope it does not offend female viewers of mine when i say "hey guys or "what's up guys" i always mean the women also when saying that, but there's no good alternative word for it 🤔 take care 👍

[@Ants_Pants]

@@garrybowers6216 Estonia

[@garrybowers6216]

@@Ants_Pants thanks

[@gforcekaras]

Friday's Ant upload! Have an awesome weekend as well! Let's get our man over 20k folks!

[@Ants_Pants]

Man i'm still trying to get over the idea that i have more then 1000 lol

[@ImpyChan]

All that nice, clean, freshly smooth-ground concrete has now officially been initiated with various filthy fluids... I guess that's kindof its purpose in life, though! It's a work space, not a showplace. I'm glad this fix didn't cost you a ton of money, and the front yard of the cabin is looking nicer now, too. Or at least potentially nicer, once some plants grow.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yup your right should have tried harder keeping that concrete in good condition haha. My bad

[@karl-magnuspolhager8156]

The greased lightning Mr BobAnt , The Estonian Camaratatwin ! What next bro ?

[@Ants_Pants]

Gonna build my own spaceship

[@rayperoni4142]

What a master drawer openner you are,very impressive! I'm teasing you Andris...It was too funny watching you opening the last drawer ,make me burst out of laughing!

[@Ants_Pants]

😆

[@tonyrooke]

Great humour, Chinesium alloy! Sadly we have all bought the cheap copy that had the strength of carved cheese. Result you got the Bobcat working again without breaking the bank.

[@Ants_Pants]

so true

[@richardtaylor6300]

You're right Andris. You've got to be careful tapping Chineseium. 🤣 Too funny. I'm going to have to use that one. 😛👍

[@Ants_Pants]

haha 🤣

[@staypositive6984]

Good job. Got the machine properly maintained.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you :)

[@NilsKall]

It’s just a dynamic rust protection system, common on french and german cars. The automatic subtitles are sometimes funnier than what is actually said on the video! I like your machine videos the most but I can see that the cabin videos are more popular, but please keep breaking your machines so we get more videos of this kind.

[@Ants_Pants]

Hey Nils, glad to see you again. Hehe will do, ill drive the bobcat off a cliff if it decides not to break on me.

[@FruitandNutcaseOK]

This is one video that I am glad there is no such thing as smellyvision

[@Ants_Pants]

lol

[@art1muz13]

Greetings and salutations from the great Mexshika nation of So-Cal, U.S.A., my fine, fine, super fine North-man friend. I have become accustomed to your rather lengthy and fantabulous creations, so this one left me pining for more!!!!!!! Although as per usual it was out-standing!!!!!

[@Ants_Pants]

Wow, thank you

[@DanielJackD]

Luckly nothing broke, just a bad sealing and a cheap fix but still a lot work, well done! 👏

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah lucky. Thanks Dan

[@debrarupp2027]

I enjoyed the video... glad you got the Bobcat sorted out for now. Love your sense of humor. Have a great weekend as well. 😊

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Debra. Glad you enjoyed the vid. 😌 untill next time i hope 👍

[@amtahlip]

you're very innovative...subscriber from Singapore 🇸🇬..

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks and welcome ❤

[@VermontRed]

"Freaking Soviet boxes ..." And don't forget those Soviet chairs! Love it!

[@Ants_Pants]

The Soviet chair was like "that was made in china"

[@tomlee7966]

great job Ants, always a great day when you post a new video, thanks

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Tom!

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

Nice work Ant. I'm glad the old-girl is running again. I've broken lots of taps in my time, but only in the smallest sizes (even of the best quality). 1/8th and 3/16th inch taps in the Whitworth pattern thread being the biggest pain in my arse (and most of our bolts were nearly always in that thread type, unless it was a German machine. So we always had to a set of both Metric and Whitworth tools, including a thread count measurer of multiple styles of threads from all around the world, to make life easier. Seals, we used to make ourselves from an O-ring kit of continuous rubber in varying thicknesses, splicing them to the correct length and joining them with high-grade super-glue. One of the advantages of working for a company with a thousand machines, or more, and motors. (Once upon a time, many years ago) Good luck mate. I know what it's like to have little in the bank. Oh - P.S. I bought a couple of sets of tools called Metrinch, that can grip any nut without damaging them, regardless of where the nut or bolt was made. It made life much easier for me. But, I know all tools are expensive... Kindest regards.

[@Ants_Pants]

you got that right. thanks for the tips:)

[@janeyhazelwood9894]

👍So glad you fixed the bobcat. Yard is looking better. 👻Have a great weekend Andris❤

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you for the visit again. Also for commenting :)

[@erickaylor7916]

Hey Ants,I'm glad you were able to repair the bobcat. You're a smart man using what you have available. The oil on the wood looks terrific and you will have a nice lawn out front for the kids to fool around. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to making these videos. Great job all around.

[@Ants_Pants]

No problem Eric. Thank you for finding time to watch the videos 😌

[@JP22095]

Thanks for another fun video. Glad the Bobcat is up and running again! Look forward to the next video!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Jerry for watching and for the continued support for the channel ❤❤

[@JP22095]

My pleasure! I love your progress and happy to help in a small way. Have a great day!

[@bruceslattengren8587]

Nice repair people don’t take the time anymore to repair they replace great job keep it up see you on the next one

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Bruce

[@barbscarrow7300]

Nice Job glad you got the bobcat problem worked out and the place is looking Fabulous ❤️🇨🇦

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah the thing is very useful, but if it breaks then everything stops 😒 i need a second skidsteer as a backup :D

[@carjic]

Never boring! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you for watching!

[@elaineb4806]

Well done Ants. Your covered in garage definitely came in handy for your bobcat repair. 🌿🌿🌿

[@Ants_Pants]

it even got rusty while being under the carport, wow. The air moisture level currently is 100% it's crazy

[@irishmanshamrock8563]

A successful outcome and another great video. I felt your pain cleaning out that crap from around the motor 😀🙈 Thank you for sharing with us and stay safe.

[@Ants_Pants]

The smell was awful also my hands did not fit very well but other then that. Thanks 😌

[@indyfastal]

I caught the excellent Andrew Camarata reference. Once again informative & entertaining, Great job...

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@RLM1943]

I'm from Houston and yes you had a problem ! Great perseverance ! Howdy from Houston, Texas.

[@Ants_Pants]

Right on. Thanks!

[@deankdx]

Well done on a budget repair job. Those 3 different size wheel nuts will annoy future Ants Pañts one day but screw that guy :) working bobcat for your projects is priceless.

[@Ants_Pants]

Lmao so true

[@tomscum61]

Hi Mr Pants! I found your videos a few weeks ago and have been enjoying them very much. I have read the comments and I am surprised to see no one has said why the bolts were loose on the drive motor.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for joining this whacky trainwreck of a channel 😅

[@kindness5130]

Nice repair and maintenance. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertzapatka1082]

Good job to the Estonian Andrew Camarata!

[@Ants_Pants]

lol 😂

[@Joker_68]

“Sometimes I do stup!d stuff, but then realize that a bit later” Bro your too funny 😂

[@Ants_Pants]

😆

[@johneaston2348]

Another nice repair!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you for coming for a visit 👌

[@Sequesterer]

Always fun to see these kinds of episodes to. I'm always learning something :) Have a nice weekend! I'm of to dig some gravel, by hand

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Sebastian. Gravel digging by hand does not sound that fun 🤔💪💪

[@jakeduffin4626]

Nice work on the repair! The yard turned out great! Great video and I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Ants_Pants]

No problem Jake. Thanks for coming by

[@jakeduffin4626]

@@Ants_Pants your welcome!

[@martinfrance9791]

Well done AP relatively easy fix.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah. Took forever though hehe

[@andrepienaar6459]

At our local racing tracks the marshals have dry cement which they throw on oil that is leaked by the racing cars. It immediately absorbs the oil so that the cars behind won't slide on it. You could try this on the oil you messed on your new concrete floors. When the oil is absorbed you just sweep up the cement.

[@Ants_Pants]

Hmm interesting. I have to check it up

[@DuncanAitken]

@@Ants_Pants Another good alternative is cat litter. Also works great under a gas BBQ to absorb fat drippings.

[@WildGnomos]

Nice video!! I like the result of the front of the cabin!! You have a really nice place there!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for visiting mate

[@shaynethomas4257]

Another good video but I swear the audio was out of synch or am I the only one with that problem ?

[@bsbhomebrew]

I was confused, of sync

[@Ants_Pants]

the subtitles are not syncing up with the video, audio and video seems fine.

[@SimplifyOfficials]

Love your videos,keep up the good job mate!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks mate!

[@mikelskelley]

good to see you give your all in fixing, i always found that if you take a nut of and try and run a thread cutter thru it without cutting a new thread then you have the correct size to cut a nut to fit, love your vids and your organisational skills, looking forward to you next video

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah that also works. Thanks Mike

[@rickybobby9255]

What a mess - all that oil leaking out. Strange the left side came loose for no reason! Thank you for converting the mm to miles - very informative! Smart to re-torque the other side, just in case.

[@Ants_Pants]

It was weird yes. No problem

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice job Ant

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Peter 👍

[@Irene-gk8oq]

You never cease to amaze me!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you 👍❤

[@Irene-gk8oq]

@@Ants_Pants you’re welcome Sir

[@frankcooper6911]

Check the Fluid in the Center Chain drive box .

[@Ants_Pants]

it's on par 👍

[@125sm3]

Great job 👍

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks bud 💪

[@kirk467]

If you can find some heavy nuts they are larger on the outter faces and you can tap them out and still have a thick nut! Just thinking Andris!

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes that would be better Kirk

[@chrisfairbrother9197]

Good job. Your thread drill is called a tap in English 😊

[@Ants_Pants]

Yesss now i remember haha 😂 thank you

[@Empty5kull]

There goes the resting place of the mafia glasses XD

[@Ants_Pants]

🤣

[@Katzbynite]

Nice job Ants. Sometimes the unconventional ways work the best.

[@Ants_Pants]

You got that right!

[@stuartstephens]

Starting at about 6:48 the sound isn't synchronized with the video, you may want to check that.

[@Ants_Pants]

Seems fine to me Stuart 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for the comment though

[@chrislindquist2003]

Dude, love your videos and you have the best sense of humor. You are hilarious!

[@Ants_Pants]

I appreciate that!

[@tomscum61]

I believe its because when the seal blew out, a gap was left, allowing the bolts, which were kept tight by the seal to unwind as you moved forward and backwards. Once lose the bolts would unwind pretty quickly. Great videos. The quality of the camera work and editing is superb. I am glad you use your brain rather than credit card. Thank you.

[@Ants_Pants]

I don't even own a credit card bro 😂

[@davidbailey5597]

OK my girlfriend and I really enjoy your videos. We love your content and your sense of humor. Keep it up we have a ball I’m 73 years old and she’s right there with me at seven at 76 and we are really proud of you. keep going have a ball and send us more Dave Bailey in Indiana And Jennifer

[@Ants_Pants]

thank you very much. Glad you like the content ❤🎉

[@bradcrossman5068]

Way to go Andris Camarata! Nice job on the repairs. Keep up the good work!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Brad, again 👌😊

[@VermontRed]

BETTER than Camarata!!!

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@VermontRed I agree!

[@boboliver6851]

Hey…slow down boys…Better than AC??? Well ok closing in on him. AP definitely makes me lol

[@Ants_Pants]

@@boboliver6851 i need to blow up a mountain also then ill start catching up 😂😂 maybe 🤔

[@gillyb333]

Great job love your videos xx❤😊

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you for visit 😉

[@georgesmith6891]

Good job Ants. Could help notice the roof missing on the retaining wall at end of the video.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks George

[@kubusz]

Great vid. Salute from Poland! 😎

[@Ants_Pants]

hello :)

[@sergejstarvids9656]

Привет Антс, отличная работа молодец, удачи тебе и крепкого здоровья.

[@Ants_Pants]

Спасибо, Сергей.

[@shadovanish7435]

Great video! This is what I dislike about working on hydraulics; the seals are critical, & can be damaged during assembly by the parts they come into contact with (even with careful assembly), & this situation is made more difficult with minimal working clearances. Additionally, all the hydraulic components must be kept as clean as possible during disassembly & reassembly to prevent contamination by grit, etc. After successful repair, I'm sure it's another job you're happy to be done with.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah your very right about that part.

[@stephenswirles8555]

reminds me mate what i was coughing up this morning, /flu 6days so far cant shift it / 🥵

[@Ants_Pants]

that sucks, hope you feel better soon 🤞

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid Ants 😇💟💟💟 Love you, all the sound's where on the rong moment but you repair this machine, Andrew got rid of the bobcat because the parts are to expansive and it always break's.

[@Ants_Pants]

He never did get rid of them, he still has the smaller one @ his family place and i think the bigger one @ his new plot of land up the hill.

[@frankcooper6911]

Working on a 943 bobcat right now . Right Side Drive Motor .

[@Ants_Pants]

what's wrong with it

[@frankcooper6911]

Drive Motor and Gear box on right side .

[@boboliver6851]

Hi AP, another job well done! Re: your stuck drawers…try silicone spray or even lemon pledge. I found that it helps with tight windows too. Let’s go Branden lol

[@Ants_Pants]

Great idea!! But i think i found one better, ill use my excavator next time to open and close them.

[@boboliver6851]

I thought you were gonna say use your excavator to run the drawers over

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands. thanks for the video . Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you

[@hollandduck79]

@@Ants_Pants 👍

[@waynebrown5428]

Just an FYI Andris. You can cut those seals with a razor blade and super glue them back together for the size you need. We do it on the cnc machines at work sometimes. Great save. The motor would have cost bucks to replace.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the tip buddy. This one was kind of a smashed up, Pretty sure that was my fault maybe 🤔

[@johnbaudino2535]

If you don't screw up once in a while you're not doing anything. Good job brother God bless

[@Ants_Pants]

That's like the whole point of this channel 😂 each screwup is a new video idea 😅😅

[@hddoug72]

​@@Ants_Pants Great informative video. We all should want to learn and just not live.

[@Lou1ouze]

it's always nice when a fix go along this well, good job! Will the e46 have its own episode even if it's not yours ? I have got an e36 touring and absolutely love the car.

[@Ants_Pants]

no my cousin is working on it on and off. It's been in the shop for 2 months now. He has done some amazing work to it over the course of 2 months, fixed all the rust under the car, the entire rear axel has been rust-proofed and all the parts have been changed and painted. Solid work

[@gypsierover-nz]

Love yr videos , can't believe you only have 19k subscribers , as a girl I didn't really get some of mechanical , stuff , but love each video and your colloquium s, yr sense of humor is great, , cost arm and leg , chineseallumian etc , Biden one too, so manynso good on each episode , this one was so short compared to others , you have to make an extra long one next so I can get my Ants pants fix Had some sound issues at one point too , but it sorted itself quickly..

[@Ants_Pants]

Wow, thank you!

[@LetsMakeStuff]

I appreciate you making this video. I’m having a similar leak on my JCB but not so serious yet. But I have to fix it. It will be on my channel some day.

[@Ants_Pants]

hehe :D as long as the oil price you lose from leaks is not worth it then i also don't wanna change any seals :D

[@J.Plbrg.]

20k jälgijat silmapiiril woohoo 100k polegi nii kaugel enam🥳😁!!

[@Ants_Pants]

haha, ma pakun 57 aastat läheb veel 😂

[@harrisonandrew]

Nice job, but you baptised your new concrete slab with smelly oil that’s got to be a bit of a bummer. I choked on my cola when you said it smelled of poo. Very funny. Love your videos.

[@Ants_Pants]

haha, yes i wanted to apply sealer on it but now it has oil spots haha. what a downie i am

[@TimMcArdle]

Ants Pants my friend, I've been crazy busy this summer here and have missed some of your latest stuff! Getting 2 wisdom teeth cut out Tuesday and am looking forward to catching up! Not looking forward to the teeth ordeal! LOL Take care buddy!!

[@Ants_Pants]

Its funny that you mention that while I'm sitting behind the dentist door waiting for my appointment lol.... 😂

[@TimMcArdle]

@@Ants_Pants oh boy! Good luck man! I know I'm ready for some relief myself! Been about a week of hell for me!

[@randyclyde4939]

New subscriber here... A bit of spray silicone may help the "Soviet" wood drawers slide better. You may want to consider a gutter across the bottom of the roof to divert rainwater away from your freshly laid topsoil next to the porch... that will keep the dirt from washing away and creating more problems. Nifty fix for the hydraulic pump and some good points on making a new wheel nut. Stay well, stay safe!

[@Ants_Pants]

Hey there, thanks for the tips

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Any half decent tap & die set should have a thread pitch Guage in the kit , takes the guess work out . The hardware store may sell them too . Good job , good video.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@handyandy5929]

Nice maaan! The place looks incredible. I just found out grass seed should be planted under straw to help it grow. Could help if it still won’t grow by the cabin.

[@Ants_Pants]

also got tons of leaves that fell on the area, i will keep them there over the winter, they should decompose and great rich soil for the grass

[@handyandy5929]

Nice, I’m sure they’ll help. I’m about to start filming the work I’m doing at the house and maybe post it. I’m shy about being on camera though. Bro, you are so flippin funny btw. I heard you reference Andrew Camarata. I’ve watched every video of his, some multiple times. Your videos are right there if not better man. It’s great

[@sahinkaran]

Sen de bir Andrew Camarata'sın dostum.Seni izliyorsa kıskanır..

[@Ants_Pants]

haha. Eminim yapacak daha iyi işleri vardır :D

[@user-yr8hl4zm7p]

Ants, I hope you used a Locktite for this screws?

[@Ants_Pants]

No clue, i'm not sure but some bolts are not meant to have clue in them.

[@russellgiles1531]

For the 12 point bolts you will need a 12 point socket. Watching you try and open the draws made laugh 😂

[@Ants_Pants]

Oh i forgot to mention that i had a torx socket yet it still didn't fit as i was using metric but the bolt was imperial size. 😆

[@lmcollins_54]

You can clean the oil mess on your concrete floor by simply spreading cat litter on it and ground it in circular motions with your foot. You probably already know that though. It’s cheaper than floor cleaning compounds.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the info! Iv heard of it but haven't tried it out

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

Great vid. Liked/subbed

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you 😌

[@sahinkaran]

Senin abone saysı enaz 100.000 kişi olmalıydı.Kitlelere ulaşmada bir sorun var sanırım.

[@Ants_Pants]

Sorun değil, acelem yok ve şu ana kadar sahip olduklarıma sahip olduğum için çok mutluyum. çok teşekkür ederim

[@haroldhoffman5689]

And again you delighted me with your refusal to be intimidated with a problem that would give me a stomach ache...your commentary is priceless. I especially enjoyed the Joe Biden part. Great job compadre.

[@Ants_Pants]

Excellent!

[@anaeneberg3243]

Don’t know anything about technical stuff, but still I’m watching 😂. By the way isn’t the swing a little to low?Have a nice weekend 🎉

[@Ants_Pants]

It may be yeah. I can raise it up if it becomes a problem. Thanks for the oversight 👍 Also thanks for the visit and comment ❤

[@earlleelethbridge566]

Thanks

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@garylalonde9573]

Fantastic

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@lukemorley7481]

If there’s a leak a good places to check 😊

[@Ants_Pants]

lol yeah

[@TheRuralProject]

Love the video as always. Chris TheRuralProject

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Chris

[@glenpaul3606]

Just watched a guy on "HowIdidit" do an excellent job on rebuilding his Bobcat drive motor. He knows it well and explains in detail replacing all the seals. His had the same problem as yours.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah it can be annoying, just gotta make sure no dirt gets in there.

[@eastunder55]

The 12 point bolt heads that weren't 12 mm or 13 mm were probably 1/2 inch size since the Bobcat is USA manufactured. We in the USA have the same problem when we encounter metric 12 mm which do not work with either 7/16 or 1/2 inch sockets. By the way, for reference 1/2 inch is 0.00000789 mile. I also liked your solution to the missing nuts.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the tip and info buddy 👍

[@zzzires5045]

But why does only one place insist on having outdated inches making everyone buy 2 sets of everything? :p

[@bobothree]

This episode was definitely not "CRAP". What in your background allowed you do you know all these English (American) colloquialisms? Your channel is great. My wife and I stop all we are doing when a new episode shows up.

[@Ants_Pants]

hehe 😊 Thank you very much

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

I've been on the internet since it was invented. Much of the content is from the US, though. I've had friends and have watched channels from many European countries, mostly from watching Twitch channels with them. It kind of disturbs me that most Europeans speak American English, instead of British English. I'm an Aussie myself, and as much as I dislike it, find myself picking up more and more American phrases. I'm also an avid fan-fiction reader, also mostly US written. I spend up to 3 hours at times (after downloading to Word) correcting the spelling and terms of speech. Examples: try and, instead of try to. And, means it's going to happen, rather than just try. Another that annoys the hell out of me is off of. What is the purpose of the 'of'? Another is many in the US can't tell the difference between due and do. I know Americans pronounce them the same, I don't, but they're completely different words. If you're ever in MS Word program, go down the list and look how splintered English is these days in the 'Select language option'. Back to your main question. Americanisms have seeped into all countries and once ingrained, well, there goes their own culture. Before the internet, my country was always about 10-15 years behind the latest new craze for kid that started in the US. Like yo-yos and skateboarding, back in the 60's and 70's; up until the internet... not that I don't love it. But... Kind regards, I was just trying to explain a little. No disrespect to you intended.

[@albundy1956]

Nice job with the cat dude! U got lots of stone and rumble in Ur soil, U have to made a Grizzly to filter them out, more work, hehe.

[@Ants_Pants]

Bro that's my plan i wanna build a soil filter one day so i could filter the rocks out.

[@jonatday]

I'm guessing those motor mounting bolts are not 13mm or 12 and a 1/2mm! But 1/2inch 12 point bolts imperial being American made. Also a few drips of diesel on rusty bolts the best penetrating oil (cheap easy avaliable, Put it in an old 3 in 1 bottle) works a treat.... Great Video as always. Thanks

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah you guess right. Thanks for them tips

[@gebeshebe4446]

Bobcat tires are the indicator saying it's time to get rid of a piece of junk

[@Ants_Pants]

No problem i will put some Lada tires on the thing then 🤣

[@user-do4xf5ko7h]

№1 !

[@jessecurtner7254]

The last one that fix it and rush the job I did know you fix it😅😅

[@Ants_Pants]

sush :D

[@charlesdefrancisco5056]

Hi Mr ants pants..I look for your adventures..in this case you should have realized that the bolts were not metric but sae The use of the 12 point head allows a 3/8 diameter thread and a smaller head to fit in restricted areas Anyway carry on sir

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks mate 👍

[@gavinabdul7762]

Hey dude, great video! What about some content from your cousins bmw ?

[@Ants_Pants]

Maybe ill have something to put together in my future videos hes currently still working on it.

[@glenpaul3606]

To find the proper thread size simply screw on a die. Then use the same size tap to thread the nut. Use cutting oil to cut the thread to reduce risk of breaking the tap.

[@Ants_Pants]

yeah

[@pervysage3604]

Only advice I can give you for the nuts and bolts. Loctite, there is one that is suppposed to be strong enough for industrial use, maybe loctite RED? Not 100% sure which it is though.

[@Ants_Pants]

I'm not sure your supposed to add thread clue to motor bolts 🤷‍♀️

[@pervysage3604]

@@Ants_Pants Ahh kk, my knowledge with mechnical stuff is limited. I've used the loctite before on the bolts to hold a Carburetor in place for an old motorcycle of mine. No I kinda feel like an ass for assuming it would be safe on the bolts for your bobcat.