Ford Taurus - No A/C

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South Main Auto LLC

South Main Auto LLC

8 жыл бұрын

Come along with Eric O. at the SMA shop and see what in the thunder is wrong with this Ford Taurus that came in with a complaint of "no A/C." It doesn't take long to find the problem with the A/C compressor clutch and get it fixed.
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@19samson32
@19samson32 7 жыл бұрын
Your knowledge is undeniable but what keeps me watching your channel is the way you interact with the viewers and you're actually quite entertaining
@Garth2011
@Garth2011 5 жыл бұрын
Is all of Doorman junk parts?
@arubanjames
@arubanjames 10 ай бұрын
The old videos are just as good as the new ones! I wish I had a local mechanic like you!
@wendwllhickey6426
@wendwllhickey6426 2 ай бұрын
Never repair ac comp clutch juice not worth squeez new comp and be done with it.
@z06doc86
@z06doc86 9 ай бұрын
I love it when Mrs O messes with the man. 🤣
@danleehill
@danleehill 3 жыл бұрын
27:37 the star of the show Ms. O is the coolest
@jonfreeman4095
@jonfreeman4095 7 ай бұрын
You are so fortunate to such a good office manager to keep you straight! It’s nice to listen to the banter between you two.
@rguy2684
@rguy2684 3 жыл бұрын
Watched this one just to see Mrs. O.😁 Awwww what a good looking puppy!🥰🥰
@truthsmiles
@truthsmiles 3 жыл бұрын
I just love how you and your wife give each other so much crap. Sign of a really secure relationship :)
@kthwkr
@kthwkr 5 жыл бұрын
You are a master of all those tricky ways to release connectors. I usually figure them out just after I break them. "Oh, that's how that worked... and doesn't anymore."
@davidhall3747
@davidhall3747 5 жыл бұрын
He's the only mechanic I know who doesn't have the pay now or pay later philosophy. Definitely a rare breed. Nice to know that mechanics like him still exist. Nice repair!
@kenhardy4167
@kenhardy4167 3 жыл бұрын
Great mechanical/electrical diagnostics and repairs, great video/audio recording work, incredible patience and hilarious, innuendo humor.....with an adorable, supportive, extremely helpful wife. You seem to have no fear of pushing ahead into tight areas, high voltages, explosive fluids, and frustrating, impossible problems.......inspiring. Not just a stellar mechanic/electrician and teacher, but a natural entertainer and video producer. There is only one ERIC O, all others are just wannabe’s. Long Live SMA! Dr. K.
@DarrenSteele-mx3ks
@DarrenSteele-mx3ks 28 күн бұрын
I know that these are older videos yet to watch you and Mrs. O you two love each other so much and she is SMART! Enjoy the content!
@sethleeseberg446
@sethleeseberg446 8 жыл бұрын
Compressor oil? Mrs. O is hilarious shaking her head and mouthing no to upgrading more tools. Lol. Another fantastic video Mr. O.
@RyanBissell
@RyanBissell 6 жыл бұрын
"Let's torque this to factory spec" -- BRRRT , BRRRT, BRRRT! :)
@Txcowboy80
@Txcowboy80 6 жыл бұрын
That made me laugh too.
@pieterpretorius1014
@pieterpretorius1014 4 жыл бұрын
gau 8 avenger on the a10 warthog. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRrt
@riblets1968
@riblets1968 4 жыл бұрын
@@pieterpretorius1014 🤣
@jamram9924
@jamram9924 3 жыл бұрын
The all new Astro Pneumatic torque wrench 😛
@bborkzilla
@bborkzilla 8 жыл бұрын
Seems to me automotive engineers think mechanics have hands the size of a three-year-old with the strength of a 500 lb silverback.
@justinlaudick1977
@justinlaudick1977 7 жыл бұрын
hoppes9 that can't be correct because your implying that engineers actually "think"
@brianw4brian
@brianw4brian 7 жыл бұрын
did you notice the little dings on the radiator fins. besides I;ve invested in wobble sockets. theyd work great with that one bolt on the ac compressor. remember gotta put that ac compressor back with that bolt in it loose or wont be able to put that bolt bck into it. Hey its a ford.... you know the acronym for ford? Matco makes some good sockets. Craftsman makes a good 10mm or a 16mm 18mm.
@VeiledDraconis
@VeiledDraconis 6 жыл бұрын
canuckguy worried I respectfully disagree. The issue is that when engineers are taught in college they deal with a lot of abstract math. They then design stuff that works good on paper because the math all works out. Of course, just because theoretically it will work doesn't mean it's practical or makes sense from a service perspective.
@jusb1066
@jusb1066 6 жыл бұрын
dont forget elbows that bend backwards
@williamsquires3070
@williamsquires3070 6 жыл бұрын
Borkzilla - and don’t forget, “...and the finesse of a heart surgeon”!
@megadouche7030
@megadouche7030 4 жыл бұрын
Since the quarantine started, I've been up to my mother-lovin' hoo-ha in SMA vids.
@mikevonkleist6767
@mikevonkleist6767 9 ай бұрын
I just did one of these today, Eric. I know it's been seven years ago for this video but this '04 Taurus was mint. The clutch on the compressor blew up and threw a code 1633. And of course lost the idle control. I ended up renewing the whole system. Works great! Huge fan of yours, Eric. You do really good , honest work.
@brianknapp2747
@brianknapp2747 8 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived in NY because I would take my car to your shop just so I could watch the repair on KZbin later on.
@dondale68
@dondale68 5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't live up there. I'd go broke just having him do all my repairs for the videos!
@Conrailfan2596
@Conrailfan2596 5 жыл бұрын
dondale68 i live 30 min away from him
@alexpmK3
@alexpmK3 5 жыл бұрын
Great idea, i had the same idea too !! lol !!
@nitejezter8600
@nitejezter8600 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto✌🤗
@nathankox190
@nathankox190 3 жыл бұрын
I would take my car because the shop does really quality work, doesn’t pad prices, looks after long term customers, often not even charging anything for small fixit jobs under a half hour. When as a customer you get treated like that you they become lifelong customers... plus mrs O is very personable... it’s just plain old good service from booking ur car into the shop until you pick it up!
@alexc5656
@alexc5656 8 жыл бұрын
I dunno why I love watching these videos so much.. But you're one of the best mechanics I've seen. Thanks for uploading. Subscriber for life
@stevep1530
@stevep1530 3 жыл бұрын
Love it when mrs O gives you stick. Should have her back these days 2021
@kbauer57
@kbauer57 8 жыл бұрын
we need a "there's your problem lady" sma t-shirts, that a maybe a brake cleaner one
@bentnickel7487
@bentnickel7487 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the fumbling, at the start of the video. Some days I have trouble making a cup of coffee. Spill the sugar, drop the cup, too much water, etc. Good to see others struggling. Love your videos.
@satamanschmidt3428
@satamanschmidt3428 8 жыл бұрын
I provide this guy with the finest of tools and he still manages to break them. What an animal.
@davidhall3747
@davidhall3747 5 жыл бұрын
SATAMAN Schmidt When your one of the best of the best Mechanics- it comes with the Territory.
@Mikeaaron777
@Mikeaaron777 4 жыл бұрын
Its better he uses and breaks them so you both know if the tools are Life Time Quality or junk. Craftsman is Warrantied for life but breaks when you really need it the most.
@chevyengine307
@chevyengine307 4 жыл бұрын
Not even the finest tools last for ever
@spiritualawake2984
@spiritualawake2984 4 жыл бұрын
Want to come my way I can't get a good tool guy to save my life
@daleburrell6273
@daleburrell6273 3 жыл бұрын
@@chevyengine307 ...NOTHING is "forever"- not in THIS world-!!
@fredstroh4308
@fredstroh4308 4 жыл бұрын
Great to see that your not over charing the people. Truly a truthful repair shop. Keep up th great work. Nice to see Mrs.O in the shop.
@TheDisgruntledMechanic
@TheDisgruntledMechanic 8 жыл бұрын
Always good to see you saving the customer $$ by taking the cheapest not always easiest option.
@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын
Had to pull it one way or another so may as well fix what is there.
@vaughneichelberger664
@vaughneichelberger664 4 жыл бұрын
cool. Mrs O. helping Mr o
@JamesValentineBaja1000
@JamesValentineBaja1000 3 жыл бұрын
@@SouthMainAuto new compressor was prob not a ton more after labor etc.
@fluoridaman2332
@fluoridaman2332 Жыл бұрын
@@JamesValentineBaja1000 exactly
@JamesValentineBaja1000
@JamesValentineBaja1000 Жыл бұрын
@@fluoridaman2332 I don't (rarely) even give a customer the option of doing Clutch alone. Either you can't buy a clutch Assy by itself, it's not serviceable, of the compressor is just bad if shape as the clutch...
@ManicMechanic007
@ManicMechanic007 8 жыл бұрын
Nobody throws out tools. Just get another tool box. Words to live by.
@jayusher576
@jayusher576 5 жыл бұрын
He who has the most tools wins...👍✊
@Bennysol
@Bennysol 5 жыл бұрын
@@jayusher576 I knew an older man who used to say the man who dies with the most toys wins. He died with 2 different properties with thousands of different tools and over 30 vehicles and machines. All useable and valuable stuff. His dickhead kids thought it was all junk and hired a cleaning crew that junked it all in roll-off boxes to sell the property.
@tomoakhill8825
@tomoakhill8825 5 жыл бұрын
@@Bennysol Well the kids got what they deserved. They tossed a several hundred thousand. Any old vehicle that runs and is in decent shape is worth $10k. I have been to auctions where a collection like Eric's goes piecemeal for $50k to $100k. Some of the old junk goes quite high. Look at the thousands of "restoration" videos. Look at Abom79; he restores vices! Cruddy, rusty, old vices.
@chrismaplethorpe6781
@chrismaplethorpe6781 4 жыл бұрын
Have loads of old tools that should have been binned years ago but just can't bring myself to part with them
@ericeaton371
@ericeaton371 4 жыл бұрын
have the "retired"tools in the corner of the shop in their own triple bay
@hunterdeer
@hunterdeer 5 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot of you, but sometimes I watch even though I have no problems, it's just so entertaining!
@brucegreg1859
@brucegreg1859 4 жыл бұрын
When things get rough in shop...RELEASE THE HOUNDS! Huskys will always make you smile.
@marccarrier9589
@marccarrier9589 17 күн бұрын
The banter between you and Mrs. O is funny as always and the bonus of seeing a beautiful puppy husky is awesome! Love your content, Eric!!
@Doglover123-b8d
@Doglover123-b8d 7 жыл бұрын
even when you have a hard job ahead of you you still keep a cool demeanor about you. you have motivated me to do so much stuff around my house that needed to be done but just because of my lazy streak I haven't gotten around to doing of them. I watch you and my wife is happy because she knows that some much needed to do things are about to get done. as I've said in previous comments, great videos and also good for kids to see how someone that works hard has something to show for it. in your case, a beautiful wife and daughter, not to mention your own shop!
@tylermurphy9815
@tylermurphy9815 5 жыл бұрын
Find yourself someone that looks at you the way Mrs. O looks at Eric.❤❤
@JF32304
@JF32304 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts EXACTLY!
@joshwinky6005
@joshwinky6005 7 жыл бұрын
I like it when Mrs. O comes out to show Eric how to do things. PS: Eric: Raven gloves. Check them out.
@mrkzj
@mrkzj 8 жыл бұрын
"Who gets rid of tools?" "One that runs out of room." "Well, you just buy another toolbox."
@Barney-hk3es
@Barney-hk3es 7 жыл бұрын
"i gotta do it or people will go crazy" lol
@BigAlWillis
@BigAlWillis 5 жыл бұрын
whats the spec?
@jazko
@jazko 4 жыл бұрын
29:49 best part. Mrs O. trolling
@groopmmex
@groopmmex 3 жыл бұрын
I never woulda thought such a thing would be so lovely. Puppy, wifey, jokes and tools, that's quality of life and gittin' 'er done right there.
@poot111111
@poot111111 6 жыл бұрын
"Get rid of tools! Who gets rid of tools? Just get another tool box!" I'm going to remember that one!
@maxhunt6766
@maxhunt6766 3 жыл бұрын
Love it when Mrs. O helps out. She seems to be bugging you but I know she's helping you lol.
@markhoward903
@markhoward903 8 жыл бұрын
"...a cup of tea this morning..." ?To quote a famous mechanic: "well there's your problem lady". Bring on the coffee!! Great videos. Nothing better than learning and smiling all at the same time.
@floodway2955
@floodway2955 Жыл бұрын
Love this video. The most interactions with Mrs. O in all the videos. She not only questions your choice of tools but askes why you still have the old one. And she`s beautiful.
@TheLeestarr
@TheLeestarr 3 жыл бұрын
I love it man. It doesn't matter how many new tools you get, never get rid of the old ones.
@johnhenderson5357
@johnhenderson5357 8 жыл бұрын
ms. O should get a clothing contract for appearing on the video. great interaction.
@dylanspain8369
@dylanspain8369 8 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed when you said "who gets rid of tools get another box" best fucking logic for tool guys.
@lanemorrow5513
@lanemorrow5513 4 жыл бұрын
Two things about this stand out for me. First, you did right by the customer by NOT replacing an expensive compressor (which I know lots of people here in NJ would've done) and 2 I loved seeing the pup. She's gorgeous and at that point all I wanted to do was play with the dog. Nice vid again. Great job.
@neiljuedes1661
@neiljuedes1661 26 күн бұрын
Looks like an engineering marvel. As we always said in the shop it may have looked good on paper but definitely was good real time !
@oneupser7756
@oneupser7756 5 жыл бұрын
Good thing Mrs. O came to help you! 😂
@mem3656
@mem3656 5 жыл бұрын
mrs O: maybe we can trade these tools in. you: sure when you trade some of those shoes in the closet in. suddenly silence.
@miketripletfab4098
@miketripletfab4098 3 жыл бұрын
A man after my own heart... don’t ever get rid of tools!!!
@chrissdavey
@chrissdavey 2 жыл бұрын
Most garages would just swap out the compressor at the customers expense. Great to see you doing what is actually best for the customer 👍
@samuelbane6743
@samuelbane6743 8 жыл бұрын
you had me second-guessing myself for a Split Second... when I pull out an old compressor that has a bad clutch, I just replaced the entire assembly..... I never did like the idea of removing a part as old as that and putting it back in... I'm always so worried about... "What if it fails a few months later?" .... then I have to charge the customer all that labor again..... being a shop owner like yourself, this is something that argue with in my head on a daily basis.... being economical while simultaneously giving the customer a long-lasting product
@joetiller1031
@joetiller1031 8 жыл бұрын
Great fix, good to see Mrs. O. in the video.
@user-vk1wx4pg7e
@user-vk1wx4pg7e 2 күн бұрын
Работа в общем знакомая,но в вашем исполнении смотреть было одно удовольствие,спасибо!
@papajohndavid
@papajohndavid Жыл бұрын
Man I love this guy, his knowledge, and communication are incredible.
@SteveRobReviews
@SteveRobReviews 8 жыл бұрын
Top notch vid Eric . Cheers
@shelvesetc7150
@shelvesetc7150 6 жыл бұрын
Esta muy Bueno el video tutorial!!! se aprende mucho exelente.
@Lake_Lover
@Lake_Lover 6 жыл бұрын
This was the the video that made me aware of your channel Eric. I've been hooked ever since. Thanks to this video that you made, I decided to make this repair on my ol' 02 Taurus. I ended up replacing the compressor, dryer etc. It was successful thanks to you...keep up the good work.
@user-sp7kt7vw7w
@user-sp7kt7vw7w 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate the content you share, thank you. When you said you don't get rid of tools, I feel the same way. In 1971 I got my driver's license and bought a 1962 Belair wagon for 200 dollars. My dad gave me a 10-dollar 3/8 drive socket set which I still have today. I was changing a short block a couple years later and drove the rachet handle into a pipe to have more leverage. I later could not get the pipe off and cut the pipe shorter later on. The rachet still works and none of the sockets have broken. I don't think things are made today like they were back them. I never get rid of tools, but I have lent them out and never got them back.
@morsecodereviews1553
@morsecodereviews1553 6 жыл бұрын
Maaaan I wish I stumbled across this video BEFORE I accidentally disconnected the A/C line next to my face and under the car. That damn thing sounded like a shotgun going off, scared the ever-lovin-bajeebus outta me. Thought I blew half my face off, upon inspection I saw that my "blood" was bright green and made my mouth sting...
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 4 жыл бұрын
I had something remotely similar to that happened to me. My paper shredder sensor was acting up so I got some canned air I wasn't thinking and I'm trying to blow the dirt out of the paper shredder. This paper shredder had a drawer. The canned air I didn't look at the label. Paper shredders have electric motors that spark. When the bucket under the shredder got full of the canned air, the precise mixture of the gas and the ambient air in the room. A properly timed spark from the motor caused a minor explosion in blew the drawer across room! I was thoroughly impressed by that!
@2491kridge
@2491kridge 4 жыл бұрын
Morse Code Reviews lol hell yeh been there done that, I’ve been working on cars for over 10 years and one day I just had a brain fart and forgot to suck down the ac system and I leaned my face right over a line and popped it off and Freon went all over my face and eyes and mouth, O man did it suck lol
@justcasey3678
@justcasey3678 4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer So I wasn't the only one did that. LOL
@ixlr8677
@ixlr8677 4 жыл бұрын
no need to worry about that now. do later when u get skin cancer on your face.
@morsecodereviews1553
@morsecodereviews1553 4 жыл бұрын
@@adamjones2025 damn sooky
@j.chrisbeck7492
@j.chrisbeck7492 5 жыл бұрын
the clutch on my 2001 Focus seized up years ago.....I ran a shorter belt and bypassed the compressor....
@craigjorgensen4637
@craigjorgensen4637 4 жыл бұрын
I knew Irv Fisher and his sons who started Astro Pneumatic in the late 70’s! Very small operation. They had three air tools and nothing else! An air ratchet, a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch impact gun! Good people who grew the business quickly. Sold good imported stuff at a good price!
@PeteyG708
@PeteyG708 8 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this is already bringing back memories. The motor looks like the OHV 3 Liter, which I guess was the same one used for the flex fuel motor... I thought it was different. Replaced the Compressor, orifice tube and drier on that one. Cleaned it out and filled er up. She worked great for about a week and a half, and then stopped engaging properly until it too siezed up. Then the motor went shortly after. It got scrapped before I re-did the service again. My wife is happy with her Elantra though. No problems with her, and she has been very reliable.
@ozzstars_cars
@ozzstars_cars 8 жыл бұрын
he who has the most tools is not the biggest tool himself. Thats my quote for the day...use it if you want. lol Happy pre 4th of July
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 8 жыл бұрын
Lol
@llegacy1870
@llegacy1870 3 жыл бұрын
Must have been cold in the shop that day
@logicinthebox
@logicinthebox 8 жыл бұрын
happy 4th,to an honest, hard working man. best wishes Eric O!!!
@woodturnermark8529
@woodturnermark8529 Жыл бұрын
Who sells tools ? I love it !!! My wife once asked me "when will you have everything Snap On makes "? !! Never !! They keep making must have tools !
@Cujo71321
@Cujo71321 3 жыл бұрын
Over a 46-year period of twisting wrenches, I replaced my share of A/C clutches. It might be good to know why they do this. If you have power going to the clutch and it does not have the strength to kick in, but will stay engaged once you "help" it with a tap on the face of the clutch, the problem is this: The 12V power going into the clutch windings is looking for ground to complete the circuit, and the windings are very long and they are insulated. There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of feet of thin wire wrapped in an insulated circle and when the 12V power reaches ground and completes the circuit, it causes a magnetic field inside the windings that has a measurable strength and force. The field is stronger the longer the windings are, and the field is weaker the shorter the windings are, if you compare the two with the same gauge of wire. It takes more magnetic field strength to cause the metal clutch face to overcome the air gap and spring tension than it does to keep the clutch engaged. Over the years, due to heat expansion and the elements and contraction of the wires when they cool down, there is many times when a spot in the windings will cut loose from its insulation and actually make contact with ground somewhere in the middle of the coil. When that happens, the circuit is completed with a lot shorter expanse of coil windings, and since there is a magnetic field still set up even with the shorter windings, it may not be strong enough to pull the clutch face into the pulley, but it will have enough magnetic field to keep the face engaged once you "help" it by tapping the front of the clutch. In the process of replacing the windings, since the pulley and clutch face have to come off anyway, a new kit will usually include the pulley and bearing and a new clutch face that bolts to the front compressor shaft. It is a given that in the aftermarket there will usually be enough wear and tear and rust on those pieces that it is best to replace them when doing the windings. Interesting point: if you are a dealer mechanic working on a newer car that is under warranty, and the windings are bad, most warranty repairs will only cover the defective part, and not the normal wear-and-tear items, so a factory warranty repair on a newer vehicle would usually just include the windings and not the clutch face, pulley, or bearing.
@CSkwirl
@CSkwirl 8 жыл бұрын
I bought a whole box of brake cleaner today, finally got it at a good price in Australia. REPCO, which is now owned by GPC (NAPA) had it for A$2.50 a can which is unheard of, it's usually some crazy price ~A$7-10 each. I left the store 5mins before closing and then felt bad I didn't buy 2 boxes. Too late. :-)
@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын
Oh man, buyers remorse! Always buy more than you think you will need when it comes to brake clean!
@AaronKimmins
@AaronKimmins 8 жыл бұрын
+South Main Auto Repair I got a case of the good stuff (chlorinated) on Amazon when I did my timing belt on my Subaru...i feel bad for those in California!
@denniswilkinson1118
@denniswilkinson1118 8 жыл бұрын
This is why you're so busy in that shop, you save the customer money when you can. Well done as usual.
@rhymereason3449
@rhymereason3449 3 жыл бұрын
"Stop when you hear the crunching".... LOL... such pearls of wisdom!
@glenohara6563
@glenohara6563 8 жыл бұрын
"Who gets rid of tools?" Amen, preaching to the converted.
@Mike-ub1tc
@Mike-ub1tc 3 жыл бұрын
Yes get another tool box , then when runout of room for tool box's. Get a bigger shop
@twindragon731
@twindragon731 8 жыл бұрын
a simple dot with a marker before you take the field coil off for the connector would save you some time so you don't have to spend time figuring it out.
@JustJeep_It
@JustJeep_It 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help!! You gave me my AC back! Thanks Eric and Vanessa O!
@zacharyhopkins7029
@zacharyhopkins7029 5 жыл бұрын
This channel is fantastic. As a broke college student who just recently started working on my beater 96 tbird, the information on this channel is so valuable to me. Keep it up Eric, if I lived in NY I would work in this shop for free just to learn from ya.
@Cheepchipsable
@Cheepchipsable 5 жыл бұрын
Not as good an offer as it sounds. Often having someone come in to "help" costs more than it's worth. Apprentices take some time before they pay there way.
@libertybarker7401
@libertybarker7401 5 жыл бұрын
WHY ARE PEOPLE DRIVING 900 MILES TO YOUR SHOP? because they think u are honest.
@farmcentralohio
@farmcentralohio 5 жыл бұрын
because they KNOW dr.o is honest :)
@alphapupdemomwolf
@alphapupdemomwolf 4 жыл бұрын
He be only one I trust if I can’t do it myself
@brianw4brian
@brianw4brian 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea how honest new york mechanics are? Finding an honest mechanic much like finding a good mechanic. Few far between.
@VigilanceTech
@VigilanceTech 3 жыл бұрын
is that really how far someone has driven?
@johnreid859
@johnreid859 8 жыл бұрын
No one gets rid of tools.
@davidamiller5209
@davidamiller5209 5 жыл бұрын
Good job sir. Always enjoy when mrs o comes out and visits too.
@stonesauer5781
@stonesauer5781 5 жыл бұрын
Eric O always impresses me !!,...a VERY large majority of mechanics would have replaced the whole compressor instead of fixing the intial problem & in the process, saving the customer quite a bit of money. Bravo SMA !
@heavydiesel
@heavydiesel 8 жыл бұрын
Get rid of tools! Thats crazy talk!
@kevinbyrne4538
@kevinbyrne4538 6 жыл бұрын
30:46 -- LOL The look on Mrs. O's face. 31:47 -- LOL
@thecuss6817
@thecuss6817 2 жыл бұрын
Three years ago, my 1998 Frontier (250K miles, factory AC compressor, Arizona desert) started disengaging intermittently. I had a home-engineered dash light to indicate when the AC compressor was getting voltage, so knew compressor was getting power but not engaging. I used three 5mm bolts to extract the drive plate, cleaned up the drive plate a little, and removed the thinner of the two shims to decrease the air gap. Not only did I not have to remove the compressor, I didn't even need to remove the AC belt to do this. And the AC has worked great ever since.
@BigHappysPlace
@BigHappysPlace 6 жыл бұрын
I can honestly say this much. I loved driving my taurus, Absolutly hated working on it. But I loved driving it. It was Smooth. Stuck to the ground, and got pretty good milage for a 1990 V6. But man, I would find any excuse possible to delay working on it. the used every inch of that engine bay. I'm 6'6 with hands like a bear. so getting in to all the tight locations required pretty much removing everything short of the engine. thanks for the reminder, Eric, For why I will never own another Ford.
@farmcentralohio
@farmcentralohio 5 жыл бұрын
best part starts at 27:38 :)
@mdgforeveroutdoors9881
@mdgforeveroutdoors9881 4 жыл бұрын
farm.central. ohio 27:38 what happened then? I’m still looking
@stevealbornoz5614
@stevealbornoz5614 5 жыл бұрын
my wife tells me the same thing when updating my tools 😂😂😂
@larryehrlich57
@larryehrlich57 3 жыл бұрын
You said: but the people will go crazy...what makes you think we aren't crazy already...after all, we are watching your channel.
@beboboymann3823
@beboboymann3823 2 жыл бұрын
Mrs. O and her radiant smile is always a nice relief from your mug ha ha. You two seem to work together marvelously. Keep up the good work.
@markamcampbell6340
@markamcampbell6340 5 жыл бұрын
you can never have enough tools.
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 8 жыл бұрын
Questioning your use of Feeler Gauges, suggesting to get rid of tools- good thing she's pretty.
@windage
@windage 4 жыл бұрын
@Haz Cat I know, it's either 4 inches long, or 24 inches long..
@riverflyswatter
@riverflyswatter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for hanging out with us mrs O. All your questions help me practice my with my patients .
@michaelmerta8956
@michaelmerta8956 4 жыл бұрын
Great show I always learn new things,and you are very entertaining. Happy motoring Michael
@ScannerDanner
@ScannerDanner 8 жыл бұрын
"What do you mean in need an oxygen sensor? I brought my car in for AC work" You guys that live in the dry climates have no idea how lucky you are. Eric an I live in the rust belt and the above question from a customer is what really does happen. How many times have we removed an O2 sensor only to have it fail after touching it. How was it BTW Eric? I didn't watch the whole video.
@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын
Well you are 100% some times we have those casualties however this time I dodged the bullet. It is about 50/50 though!
@jusb1066
@jusb1066 6 жыл бұрын
at least you own your mistakes, in the UK, my dad had a head gasket done, put back together at a garage etc, massive misfire, compression test, dead on 2 of 6 cylinders, head off again, 2 valves snapped off heads. garage said oh they must have just fell off for no reason, we arnt paying for it....should have sued the scumbags. we all know why they fell off
@johnfarrell1211
@johnfarrell1211 3 жыл бұрын
@@SouthMainAuto was
@bigsparky8888
@bigsparky8888 3 жыл бұрын
CORROSIVE SALT KILLS CARS BACK EAST...I live in CA (unfortunately left AZ from illnesses, losing my career) RUST AND CORROSION HAS CAUSED MANY COMPONENTS ON VEHICLES TO F A I L....MANY LOW MILE CARS AND PARTS ARE FOUND IN THE EAST...NOT COST EFFECTIVE TO HARVEST AND BRING WEST...
@rosscharlie5349
@rosscharlie5349 8 жыл бұрын
Mrs O IS JUST LIKE MY WIFE . WHY WHY WHY WHY Do you need new tools. Women they just don't get it Take care Eric Darren UK
@ColinFisher
@ColinFisher 8 жыл бұрын
I would say she gets it. She knows if she didn't complain and keep Eric in check they would have triple the monthly tool bill.
@eldoradony
@eldoradony 8 жыл бұрын
Most women only understand manicure, pedicure, and the yoga class. All things that cost you money, Tools make you money.
@cojones8518
@cojones8518 8 жыл бұрын
Just ask, Why do women "Need" so many different pairs of shoes or purses? Then just wait for the light bulb to light.
@AaronKimmins
@AaronKimmins 8 жыл бұрын
sounds like all of us justifying too our wives! But we all day the same thing, 'no more room, I'll have to get another toolbox!'
@rosscharlie5349
@rosscharlie5349 8 жыл бұрын
justification that's in the very very small print of the marriage licence next to the bit that says Your wife has to agree before you spend any money on anything the wife might not like ...So that's just about everything them lol Darren UK
@mikevonkleist6767
@mikevonkleist6767 4 жыл бұрын
We may have different approaches, Eric but we share the same determination. I've taken this thing out from the bottom. Whenever I see a car with this set up, that's what I've done. I love HVAC. Always wanted to know about A/C. After 30 years now, I understand it. It's fun.
@0rkl
@0rkl 9 ай бұрын
I feel like being an apprentice with this guy would be a riot!
@ccgrider1014
@ccgrider1014 8 жыл бұрын
Well Eric, The BIG secret is 2.2 lbs per kg. So 2.2 x .96 = 2.119 lbs. That and $1.50 will get you a coffee downtown!!!!! Thanks for the puppy and vanessa vid!!
@duanewong
@duanewong 6 жыл бұрын
One screw, I'll be darned.'- made me laugh, kind of.
@al52269
@al52269 4 жыл бұрын
Very honest mechanic. Other mechanics would charge customers for a new compressor. Great video. Thanks for sharing
@baxrok2.
@baxrok2. 8 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric. Fun to watch. Did my first ever clutch kit a month or two ago on my Mazda. Wasn't a bad job and at $75, the price was right. Thanks!
@rbk7876
@rbk7876 4 жыл бұрын
"cooties " haven't heard that since 5th grade, a long long time ago !
@mmiller1188
@mmiller1188 8 жыл бұрын
I had one of these Tauruses ... the AC in that was a freezer. My feet and hands would go numb the air was so cold.
@channell11
@channell11 4 жыл бұрын
No doubt. I put a new compressor, dryer, and orifice tube in my 2004 and the wife complains that it's like an icebox. No struggle staying ice cold in 100 degree weather.
@christinamoneyhan5688
@christinamoneyhan5688 5 жыл бұрын
In the old, old days you could get to 99% of what you needed too. You sir have the patience of Jobe! I could not even think of working on this junk they sell us today!
@laohantun7404
@laohantun7404 8 жыл бұрын
How wonderful you are to work w beautiful wife. Thank you so much, first time seen air con compressor removed from top of car engine, very patient man. I usually accessed from underneath, don't want to injure fins on radiator.😊😊😊😊
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