Ford F250 6.8 Broken Manifold Studs - Part 1

[@edgardoamado7008]

Life would be so much easier if ur shop was close by my área ..... Honest mechanics are a rare breed this days

[@raykrv6a]

+Edgardo Amado I agree. It would take me 13 hours to drive to SMA for service. Can't quite justify it.

[@michaelcosta7235]

+Edgardo Amado No we aren't, we just don't give our service away, if you keep price shopping you will only find people who can get work by selling it so cheap since their reputation is now shot.

[@richardbambenek2601]

I don't have the patience you have to work on rusted on parts. No amount of money could make me do that for a living. I salute you.

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

You are my go to repair videos... Whenever i have a problem, you videos are first i look for

[@samspade9980]

Late to the party on this thread, but I was able to remove /replace all 20 studs in my 2001 Excursion. Excellent tips good sir! I did both sides in about 8 hours. 1 stud had to be drilled, 8 total that broke off long enough to get Vice Grips on. Love your videos!

[@iceandhotwax]

the amounts of rust you see astounds me

[@hpt08]

Watching Eric O's in depth videos allows me to up my mechanic flying hours so I have a better idea of what I'll be up against, just in case! 😀

[@GRowe1978]

So.... it's a 2004. The factory set of manifold bolts went bad in five years and your repair lasted six. So your repair lasted longer than the factory set of bolts. If I were the owner, I'd be happy with that.

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Owner brought it back. He must be happy?

[@rustypotatos]

@@spaceinvadertoo wow great way of putting it I really don’t think things like that….

[@jmlo96]

From the looks of that truck I won't be surprised when the owner goes outside to where his truck was parked only to find a pile of rust, lol.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jason Loesch All they are is dust in the wind.....

[@mr_7932]

Damn hell of a good job. I just finished exhaust manifolds on a Ford e450 with a V-10 Triton. Had to drill and tap 12 out of 20 bolts. The passenger side was the beast. Watching this video helped me get through that nightmare. Thanks for all the great content.

[@allynmaclarenjr348]

When I had to do the studs on my 99 Expedition 4.6 I found a guy on EBay that sold stainless steel studs and nuts that worked perfect @ about $10 per side

[@wyattoneable]

The intro was cool and ouch! Nice burn. I know I say this all the time but my gosh! The rust on these vehicles is beyond anything I've ever seen.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable Hey man it is what keeps us going here!

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Eric can get that air ratchet effectively into places most can't get their hand.

[@normansmith7806]

Eric my friend you will earn your money on that job!!!! Good job getting that rusty mess apart, the old blue wrench is a life saver !

[@zoiegodwin2410]

"HA !!! there"s ya problem" RUST BUCKET !!!! Your'e the best Dr. O !!! Looking forward to part 2 !!!

[@nicknicu1787]

You're our hero Doctor! Injured in the line of duty. Great video!

[@hawaiianf1504]

+Nick Nicu - I think we need to chip in and send him a really cute nurse to bandage that! Hmm, but what about Ms V. .. OK, we'll send him a really cute male nurse!! With dreads!!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Torch, air hammer, air ratchet...classic SMA vid. It would have taken me a whole day just to get that manifold off in one piece haha!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+motoYam82 You need to b more violent then!

[@moneymac2864]

I said it before and i'll say i'll say it again...Dr. O is a genius...LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Money Mac Thanks $$

[@GarthGoldberg]

This is a good one. Only five minutes in and Eric's got out the air hammer.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Garth Goldberg Oh yeah, I though of you while doing this, wait till part II, air hammer and a drill :)

[@paulgrottel2607]

the fireproof man. i bow for the lack of pain sensitivity. OUCH! there it is again. my back pain:-). i also liked the one shot(take) were the background was blurry an the rusty stabilizer sharp. it is very art house. Chapeau!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Paul Grottel Yeah I thought it was a very deep showing of my inner artistic side... but then I thought about it, I don't have one of those...

[@paulgrottel2607]

+South Main Auto Repair i think everyone has a artistic skill dort of

[@johnchristopherson2718]

Great job !! I have never been able to drill a broken bolt in the center, so I cheat I use the Ridgid 35585 No. 10 Screw Extractor Set it includes the bits, the extractors, but most importantly for me it also includes guides to center the drill bit, the only problem would be clearance, again great vids & thank you.

[@MrONEHORSEFLY]

Cost me 1800 bucks a couple of months ago to replace both cracked exhaust manifolds and 4 broken studs on my 2010 5.4 F150 up here in Alberta. I wasn't happy with this at 90,000 miles. But at least the spark plugs were the one piece type and they had come out with no problem. That was another $210 just for the labor, though. I like Fords best when they still warranty. Mine, of course, was Over!! As a Senior, I can relate to and appreciate the challenges and the battle scars you incur. Great Show!!

[@michaelcosta7235]

Does this guy share a garage with the Titanic?

[@steveragusa3289]

you make it look so easy Erik

[@redneckboysgarage5772]

The Intro is a A+ in my books, love the saloon music.

[@mawolff23]

Another great video brought to you by Erick O

[@JeffHazardous]

it should be noted that you shouldn't really use a torch on an aluminum block. As soon as it gets to a certain temperature you start to anneal it, and could run into problems later. Cant wait for the second part! great video

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jeff Dooley (Hazardous86) I have done it thousands of times and have yet to have an issue, I think I will continue to do it too :)

[@JeffHazardous]

South Main Auto Repair I said noted, not practiced :P I haven't had an issue either, just a disclaimer :P

[@hawaiianf1504]

+Jeff Dooley (Hazardous86) - Is that another reach around? ;)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh haha see I can't read... I am sure most people busting out a torch on an old rotted out truck are far from concerned about softening the metal on their heads...

[@nutz4gunz457]

Dude you have by far the best auto repair channel on youtube. Heres how we're going to get you the 1,000,000 subscribers that you deserve. Step 1. Sell the Verus, buy a Barret .50 cal. Step 2. Buy the cheapest running car you can find on craigslist Step 3. Record shooting the engine while its running and upload the video. Step 4. Make it rain with all that youtube $.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Nutz4Gunz45 HAha I actually have been looking at a .338 Lapua . I like to stock pile and be ready so when ISIS shows up it is a very bad day for them :) www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BA

[@nutz4gunz457]

+South Main Auto Repair That's one sweet looking rifle. .338 Lapua is a monster, they won't stand a chance.

[@ellkir1521]

Old timer taught me to use a helicoil along with a wax candle. The heat drays the wax in like solder and lubricates the threads far better then the JB. I was dubious at first but was amazed at the results.

[@malachy1847]

Hands of a Surgeon, What a Pity the truck wasn't Dry Garaged but left to rot outside with such low milage on same...

[@MarkFox]

Loved the intro and the entire video. I just don't understand all the rust with so few miles, looks like it was parked in the dead sea for years.

[@jr540123]

Massive amounts of salt do this to vehicals, really and truely after a day of work with something like that up north a good solid bath every-time its used is in order. Otherwise its gonna eat her alive.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@jr540123 What kind of solid bath do you mean because I live in New Jersey and we get some harsh winters???

[@jr540123]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash Wash that bitch down, clean all the salt out you can and don't be afraid to get it oiled up by a shop, not that rubber shit just like an oil spray idk if they even do it anymore, but the main goal is wash the salt out of it at a car wash.

[@eldoradony]

Love that Hal Roach Studios intro!

[@neilm8263]

Nice work with the hot spanner 💥

[@thomasclewell7051]

what a freaking awesome guy/mechanic. A really badass dude.

[@Dcs-Brasil]

I see that in most of their videos in your area what most affects the car is rust. Here in Brazil where we live and more specifically São Paulo the cars here have many problems in the suspension. This is due to the streets in bad shape and many problems with fuel injectors and fuel pump due to the Brazilian fuel is very mixed with various chemicals such as solvents and ethanol. I do not remember if ever mentioned, but i also work as a mechanic just like you. Out of curiosity today I had to replace the head gasket of a Peugeot 207 and also had problems with the exhaust manifold, but it was much easier than his work in this video. Great video as always.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+marco77acv Cool :) I have never even seen a Peugeot 207, or even know what the heck that is lol

[@bruceg1845]

you are a gladiator when it comes to a challenge!

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

Hahahaha, thumbs up for old-timey intro!!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Thanks :) Wasn't sure if people would like it

[@hawaiianf1504]

+South Main Auto Repair I really liked it! It was a really cool change to the video's. Ya caught me off guard. LoLz

[@CVD-di1xn]

Gotta to love the heat wrench.

[@jamesbascombe6869]

I use a trick that has helped me before. Get the manifold hot. Then spray the bolts with ice water. ( in a spray bottle. ) When my 5.4 warped an exhaust manifold.i replace them with headers. The flange was thicker than the stock manifolds.

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

Friggin rites you did !!!! Your editing is getting awesome .... Look out Spielberg

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jason Curry haha not really

[@mikef8769]

Eric, you should do plugs on that engine to! I think you could easily make a 10 part cliff hanger!! lol Thanks, you have the best automotive channel on KZbin, Hands down!

[@NewsLynne]

Nice job! So glad I bought a SC car. This looks like the underside of my brother's sweeet Topaz, a true Western Mass special.

[@tomh6779]

What does this guy do, drive in the salt and park it for six months? Sheez! The rust is amazing!

[@risc19]

I think it would have been more humane to have this truck put down. Great video Eric.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+risc19 Soon enough it will be

[@a.n.d362]

Great vid, looking forward to part 2. The truck looks almost completely rusted out from underneath

[@SouthMainAuto]

+and mechanic getting close

[@66mustang4]

Also thank for showing the coolant flush gun on one of your videos works great

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Christian Perez kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipvcfn-fpJJ5hdk Extreme Flushing!

[@boatwhiskers63]

Hats off to ya, I have not seen a rust bucket like that with less than 50K. he must run that thing at the salt flats drive home and park it for 10years.

[@Sportsman883]

I like to build up the broken stud with a welder and then weld a nut on and it usually comes right out first try with the right cooling time. Plus as the stud comes out it fixes the threads, only works on aluminum heads though.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+D18351 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXPnGp4YrWFd6M You may enjoy this one...

[@jtoddk98]

Salt sucks, Down here in florida, We have 20y/o cars that still look new (If the paint is taken care of)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+jtoddk98 oh man it must be wonderful!

[@trannguyen5575]

Unfortunately the sun will bake your interior and crack the dash if you don't get tint and apply armor all religiously.

[@Tallguy203]

We work on stuff this rusty in Cleveland...........Hammer on the next size down socket or use the blue wrench.........I feel your pain. :(

[@SouthMainAuto]

+tony finch Ahhh music to my ears haha

[@tomchristman231]

Never thought to use a brazing tip to do cutting. Makes sense though, just add oxygen to the mix. Just like the cutting head. Learn something every time I watch SMA. Sorry about the boo boo. Try a wet teabag and tape. Works for me.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+tom christman Yep I use the brazing, welding tip all the time to cut

[@ManicMechanic007]

Those flat rate guys in the south are are millionaires ... heard first on SMA.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ManicMechanic007 true story!

[@66mustang4]

Hello Eric enjoy the videos I own and operate a automotive repair and welding fabrication shop here in mass and I just saw the video for the manifold bolts I've done tons of them since we have the same weather I purchased a heating coil kit for this type of job and works great just there pretty cheap on eBay worth every penny thanks

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Christian Perez I actually have one. I bought the inductor years ago

[@rauver6726]

I have 01 same thing. I put ruber close that opening by shock after replace some bolts

[@fredrikaleksanderff3585]

Great video. i really hate Those bolts.

[@ice44567]

Lol, so much effort for that damn splash shield. Also, its really interesting how much faster a vehicle will rust to nothing if it's sitting versus being out on the road...

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ice44567 Makes a huge difference actually!

[@myslash09]

Nice work ! You make it look easy

[@aengmax]

Think you need to rename your title to Salt Main Auto.... Waiting for pt 2..

[@SouthMainAuto]

+aengmax HAHAHA!

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

Sound like you’re trying to say south main auto in an Indian accent

[@4WDIESEL1]

nice videos, please keep making them as there is nothing like this on tv. just wanted to say that i have also been viewing schrodingers box, but don't like how he always needs to insult somebody mechanics or dealers. so i have subscribed to your site. No need for insults,

[@bigednycles]

Always knew you was cool,when I hear you say (mad expensive) new York swagger👍👍

[@bensullivan]

Thumbs up for "classic reach-around move"

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Ben Sullivan Well it is a standard yet classic move ya know

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

Only driving tis thing a few thow a year. Must be storing it in Lake Erie . Man a little oil type spray works wonders when you buy a new vehicle. I do mine every year. And mine should of been rusted out years ago. I drive the dreaded tacoma frame around. Early 2000. Frame looks new

[@raykrv6a]

+Jason Curry I"m close enough to Canada to do it. There is a place in Thunder Bay. I wonder if they check for it at the border.

[@johnmazza9432]

From my experience here in NJ, a vehicle that sits, rusts a lot more than one that is driven daily. Something about the high humidity in the summer we have here.

[@notherestillnothing]

I live in arizona and have a 99 v10, although one manifold bolt has sheared off the rest still have factory paint on them.

[@SushiPac]

What about using stainless or cooper nuts wouldn't that help prevent the corrosion?

[@toddcott9510]

Brass nuts work well too.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ha love the intro, wow your RAMBO :)

[@keithkennedy4859]

I think ford finally switched over to stainless manifold bolts in 08.. I have owned had 4 f series trucks and it either spark plug issues or this problem...otherwise reliable. great job eric..this takes patietnce.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+keith kennedy I have a set to do on one of those next week actually...

[@shauno3697]

That silent movie intro was awesome. I had no idea you were Charlie Chaplin in your last life.

[@darrylschmidt704]

Hi Eric, I just finished one side of my V10. Your video is very helpful. Thank you. If you would, please let me know the brand and part number for your socket stud extractor. The bulky one I am using doesn't work as nice. Thanks, Darryl

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Great start to the video. Something different.. Thought it was a diesel when you drove it in. Sounded pretty bad. Shame such a low mile truck is not driven enough to keep the corrosion away..Take Care

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ItsAlwaysRusty Yeah unfortunately when they sit this happens

[@toyotatechMDT]

Nice intro!

[@joetiller1031]

Why would a man worry about a exhaust leak with that rotted out truck just people.

[@ericcorse]

Looks like the guy likes to park in salt water.

[@joes.7536]

Well I'm from Michigan. And my wife's 2013 Ford escape with 52k miles is already showing signs of rust. Above the back wheels, and around the handle on the rear hatch. It's getting replaced by an Audi Q5. Sick of Rusty domestic junk.

[@rehlek]

i love the "you fixed my car and now its broken again" heard it before, check the service history and haven't touched the car for 4+ years

[@2002flstci]

nice work. have a great thanksgiving!

[@reneecrossman3957]

Every time i hear your door bell i think its mine

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Renee Crossman my doorbell sure causes a lot of havic here on YT lol

[@reneecrossman3957]

I'm not sure how this comment came out of my account but I didn't make the comment. not even sure what door bell your talking about

[@SouthMainAuto]

Renee Crossman I just assumed it was your husband lol

[@reneecrossman3957]

+South Main Auto Repair maybe so, but he has his own page

[@funkyole1125]

Let’s see you do manifolds on a old ford plow truck!!!!

[@Aceoffroad4x4]

Wow. 11 yr old truck with 30k miles. That's a real GEM

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

should that truck be on the road?

[@moparnutalways]

They use mag-chloride on the roads out here in MT. It sucks, but no where near as bad as what you're dealing with! I feel for ya! Road salt sucks

[@nmattcar]

I think the only thing I could think of is that the imports use a finer thread?? stronger bolts? so that they can resist rust.

[@shadowdog500]

You use that torch like a laser scalpel!!! When I saw the black and white I thought you were going to do an "Adventures with Bill" episode like the Red Green Show on a pain job. Chris

[@SouthMainAuto]

+shadowdog500 I can do minor surgery with it actually...

[@01ps]

Very happy I don't have to do this job in the rust belt.

[@justinp8946]

got a question here. is it OK to mix extended life green coolant with dex? I know u can't with regular green coolant but the " all makes all model coolant add to any coolant color". ?

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Justin P. I don't intermix anything

[@davemaster001]

SMA has it right, don't ever mix them, ever

[@satamanschmidt3428]

+Justin P. Just dump the Dexcool and go with the green. DON'T MIX THEM. Best way to do this is with a Prestone reverse flushing kit. You put a T in the line going to the heater core and attach a garden hose. Removes everything and does a nice flush.

[@justinp8946]

+SATAMAN Schmidt yeah I usually use green and thanks for the great info!

[@Doglover123-b8d]

I can not believe all the rust on that truck. it's EVERYWHERE!!!!!

[@joeyf504327]

Wow, if only that guy went to the car wash it'd still be in great shape

[@jdfinch1229]

Holy rusted junker batman!

[@nunyabiznes5792]

Oooooo. that converter is worth over $1100 on the scrap market in 2021. I just cut mine off and sold it since these trucks do not use an O2 sensor after the cat the PCM doesn't monitor the catalyst

[@farmboy30117]

Ah, nothing like the smell of burning flesh when doing overhead cutting ;)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+farmboy30117 Makes ya squirm but hey it will grow back!

[@TechTimeWithEric]

+South Main Auto Repair The worst I ever had was getting the slag on the tip of my tongue. Now I concentrate on keeping my tongue in my mouth while concentrating lol.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I like it when they land in your ear and nothing you can do about it but hear it sizzle :)

[@brucesmith656]

is it worth putting in stainless studs and nuts because im about to do the same job on my own rusty ford

[@robertlee4172]

Cool, Scott Joplin.

[@EarlFaulk]

I live in Akron Ohio just on the very edge of the snow belt and have never seen rust that bad....not even on my old 86 Accord

[@Darren.G]

in the next video can you show/get us the info for the thread chasers? Looking forward to pt. 2, keep em coming!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Darren G. Stay tuned!

[@Darren.G]

South Main Auto Repair you know it.

[@rushbayou5230]

ya... i think ill just get use to the noise... this looks like a big job. u still never delt with the broken studs either.... i have at least 4 broke ones driver side rear.

[@v65wings45]

I have a 2003 Ford F150, live in southern Indiana. I got the top three studs out. Broke the top back stud. Took it to a mechanic so he could remove the bottom 4. This is on the passenger side, which is typical for rusting out. I supplied him with a Dorman Manifold , Stainless Steel Nuts and Studs, and copper anti-seize. He had to install 2 heli coils. He charged me $335.00. Was this a fair price. He said it took him 5 hours. He said he had to walk away a few times cause he got frustrated. Was I charged for his frustration? Love your videos. I could have done it all, but I don't have a torch!

[@GarthGoldberg]

Eric: I'd send you some welding gloves for Christmas, but I'm sure you have some already.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Garth Goldberg Yeah I have some but they are really bulky and it is to hard to feel my fingers. Besides, chicks dig scars Garth don't ya know.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

+South Main Auto Repair The Tillman TIG gloves are the way to go.

[@joeymalin]

Are the flange studs pressed in or can you remove them if you need to?

[@zexelM]

Bmw uses inconel bolts on manifolds, exhaust flanges and such, they're quite rust and heat resistant. Downside is they cost $27 per bolt.

[@Heathj11]

Could you please take a video of rusty under side of one of these trucks

[@DaveSender66]

Love the intro. Damn cowboy don't you believe in wearing Welding leathers ? A nice pair of heliarc welding gloves wouldn't be a bad investment. Bacitracin works the best for burns. Love the idea with the brazing tip!!!!!!! Good stuff on this channel.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+DaveSender66 Just go at it raw dog :)

[@geojor]

good one, Eric, thank you ...