I am NOT OK!! 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

[@kybruce1]

A relative of my wife had is own shop for years in Michigan. Had a four bay garage next to his house. Had a very good reputation. A few years ago a nearby tech school asked him to teach their auto repair tech class. He has been doing this and loves it. Works regular hours and only uses shop for his own vehicles or friends projects. With your intelligence and patience explaining technical procedures, you would probably be an excellent teacher/ instructor

[@tbirdguy76]

I went to a school called Ranken Technical College many moons ago, and I would have LOVED if some of the instructors had been like Ray... patient, kind and thorough

[@larryberry2436]

I did that, retired with a state retirement package. No regrets.

[@Stevexnycautomotive]

He is the worst I have ever seen.

[@Riverrockphotos]

Not everyone is gifted to be able to teach. I agree if he wan't to he could do it same with Eric of at SMA. Whis I had a friend with a shop.

[@roberthicks9191]

Teaching don’t pay good nowadays

[@mikebullen480]

What have you done? you've hired a guy who gets your sense of humor and encourages it. Glad to see you finally got him a uniform shirt. Great video!

[@TheZodiacRT]

This kid reminds me of my self when i worked at a private shop. The dude was older he was cool some times just was majorly bipolar. It ended up not working out, was a major blessing in disguise. What i wanna say tho, if for some reason it doesn’t work out dont screw him over if you let him have a tool box let him keep it after too. At least if he never ACTUALLY wronged you.

[@poppydogz]

I'm watching this episode on my 3rd day in bed with the flu, receiving Chemo makes it 10 times worse.. It's great to see you and Troy working together, the banter cheered me up, no end, cheers guys 🍻

[@betomendez4304]

Hope you feel better soon

[@poppydogz]

@@betomendez4304 Thanyou sir, I should be back in the Garage the next few days, fingers 🤞

[@davidkilby1043]

Hope you feel better

[@poppydogz]

@@davidkilby1043 🍻 Cheers David, my missus is getting me some whiskey and lemons tonight to hopefully kill it off 🥃🍋

[@sammorgan2390]

Hope you're well soon friend

[@mrgunn2726]

When you said; "Phone's ringing." You triggered my: Doodly DOO!!!, PTSD. 😱

[@michaeloneill9650]

I believe Troy was the right choice in bringing on to your team Gets along with you so Perfectly

[@Starsnu1]

Love the interaction with you and Troy. He is blessed to learn from a Master like you! Hope you are completely well by the time you read this, Ray!

[@1soupasaurus]

Ray, I really like how you and Troy work together. He doesn't just jump ahead on things and seems really easy to teach. As you know, repetition will set habits. Any corrections you've given him he's taken gracefully. Plus, you always explain the why and don't assume he knows why. Correction without explanation just makes employees feel like they need to ask you about every single thing.

[@duanedelestienne2997]

I hit the like button when you said "I'm Old" !

[@sand0077]

Really difficult doing anything when not feeling well let alone what you're attempting. Kudos for hanging in there and giving your all while being under the weather!⛈

[@stephencoons3830]

Thank you for teaching a skill to someone willing to learn.

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

He's a quick study...Love your job? Yeah, I do it twice. He is a fortunate young man to have such an incredible teacher as you! Hope you are feeling better by now. Stay safe all. Love from West Michigan.

[@59brooklin]

Hi Ray, love your channel, you forgot the driver side tie rod cotter pin.

[@gusser2121]

Hey Ray, it sucks when you're not sick enough to stay in bed, but just sick enough to feel miserable. Hope you recover soon 🙏

[@Jay.Kellett]

I like your work ethic Ray. I use to go to work sick too, and say..."Might just as well be accomplishing something, while sick, as be in bed sick. Actually took my mind off my pain., although my productivity was way down.

[@dogsense3773]

On my 4h week of covid, sucks

[@ricebike]

@@dogsense3773 4 weeks??? Yikes, your immune system is that compromised? I had it 3x & I recover in about 10 days Get well soon

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The apprentice has become the Master. Young Jedi 😂😂 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video As always Guys @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

I love the fact that Troy gets to learn more humor from you, Ray (I don't know how much he knows already), of all the innuendo inherent in everyday mechanic car work jargon, especially when handling hardware.

[@stevewhiting556]

I’m wondering how much more editing he’s going to have to do now that there’s two guys in there. If it was my shop it would be half bleeped and 90% innuendo.

[@j.finesseflights1403]

They call that "shrinkflation" these days and you, my friend, are correct!!

[@bryantench1178]

Hopefully your day is a good one Ray! Love all your content.

[@roberttinsley3411]

Have you never heard of alignment heal bars snap on makes the best ones never seen you use them ben a semi truck mechanic for over 30 years watching you alignment on that bolt was grueling to watch. Love your show I'm a loyal watcher

[@BillFromAZ]

He's faster since he's not recording what he is doing. I'm glad you got such a great person to be Second Unit.

[@billhennie]

Great video, Ray. Great seeing your young Grasshopper Troy working with you. Hope that all your family units are doing well. Keep up the good work. Hope you feel better quickly.

[@carlmaruyama6863]

Kudos to you for your dedication to your customers while sick.

[@jameskennedy673]

Another great video Ray. Working while you’re not firing on eight cylinders is rough, but it’s great that you have Troy to help you & listening to y’all picking on each other is great. Get well soon & keep’m coming

[@hot_wheelz]

Hi Ray, thinking of you and your family, hopefully all the units will be feeling ship shape real soon.

[@patrickgoodwin3085]

Love the interaction of you guys. Hope you continue to feel better as well as the family.

[@Jason_xofilos]

I hope you feel better Ray by the time you read this. Love your interaction with Troy. Take care and I hope you and all your family units feel better soon.

[@caymanchristopher7014]

Okay Ray you are messing up my morning routine. Late videos are killing me!! 😂. Glad you are feeling better!

[@CarlosDeBernardMrAgapi]

i am happy that you have a extra hands on the shop good!

[@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt]

I like this better than daytime television on my black/white TV set.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Ray. You need the control arm hook. It hooks on. And on the bottom there's a spot for the pry bar. Pops out every time

[@miceinoz1181]

I find a No3 Phillips very useful to align the bushings (No 4 for larger holes). That left outer steering joint is not split-pinned! Not sure about the RH one, did not see it.

[@billgraff4809]

Working while ill is no fun and neither is doing a job over because of defective parts! Nice seeing you working with Troy and teaching him well. As always, enjoy watch you work, and wish I could still get down and dirty like I used to!

[@george8873]

Glad you're feeling better Ray. Love the back and forth between you and The Troy Unit, especially his willingness to rag on you even though you're the boss, lol.

[@peterinnewyork3931]

Glad to see you have some help and it's safer for you

[@kaafromoz]

TY Ray glad it went well despite you feeling like death, also good to see "The Shadow" Troy feeling much happier to be seen by the world. Get way better soon mate, amd looking forward to the next Monte Carlo adventure. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖

[@gangstafish25]

I am glad you hired youngster that wants to work and learn. He hopefully becomes a Mechanic like you and not just a parts changer.

[@Werewolfmage]

I love watching yoru videos. you have something i will never have while living up here... working on a rot free rust free car., no need for torches etc..

[@ruckinehround6965]

Awesome Troy is lucky to soak it all in and work in the shop to help build both reputation of the business and hone his skill. Good on you Ray and Troy for building out.

[@richardwarnock2789]

25:16 Ray doing a Ray Finkle Quote!!! "( Pet Detective )"😅😂!!!; )

[@colonelhacker3661]

I love how Troy stayed on the stool and rolled his way over to the tool chest for the pliers.

[@michaelpressman7203]

There are days with a Y,and there are dazes with a Z,I think your having a Z day . Good to see Troy coming out of his 🐚 Have a great day

[@wwjoshdew]

17:17 you failed us all man. Perfect opportunity for your first time bringing back the doodly dooo.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I believe Troy is going to be a great fit for your shop and channel! I totally understand sinus gravity!

[@imagseer]

You can help the 'sinus gravity' with a simple spray of sterilized seawater from the pharmacy. Sterimar I think it's called.

[@hugh007]

I not a pro, but I've had poor luck with reman parts, even some new non OEM parts. As a pro, a comeback won't pay you for the time to exchange a part, even when it's warranted. Florida rain has stopped, so I hope you feel better.

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

Watching this video in between running my truck to analyze my coolant temperature issue, getting oil and a filter to change the oil on my John Deere riding mower, and contemplating replacing the front valve cover gasket in my Kia. They both need it, but the rear one is somewhat of a major undertaking and until my truck is 100%, I cant be without a running car. So i will watch this video throughout the day, bit by bit. Hope you get over your sniffles and brain fog soon.

[@DainSmart-vm7pc]

Used to teach detailing to young men a good job for a future but every now and then you get a student who doesn't listen and it drove me up the wall because the time I used to help him to learn it took time away from other learners so good look and don't turn your back because some students bring in bad habits of cutting corners 😊.🇬🇧

[@hoseman1]

It looks like Troy is doing well, it won't be long and he will have his own KZbin channel.

[@rtp4919]

YT, where all are experts! 😊

[@jamesbrown1177]

Way not use a drift punch

[@nelsondejesus461]

You 3 make a fine team glad. You got a partner to help you out and hes got a sense of humor this is Nelson from The Bronx love your show.

[@mikemcguire8351]

That Troy cat seems to be a good hand. 👍

[@alisaleh6100]

Love the interaction between you guy's. Troy will become a very competent mechanic with your guidance Ray.

[@bobhudson6659]

Totally agree. Troy is learning quickly without any appearance of being a smartalec. He is also thinking ahead and giving you the tools you need to do the job - that is one of the signs of a really good apprentice. He will do very well. Ray - you have made a really good choice in a trainable offsider. Troy is also compatible with your sense of humour - that makes a real difference too. Retired mechanic in Land Down Under.

[@RobTheSquire]

I was really ill a week ago and it felt worse than the flu, however I bought myself a NETI POT to flush out my nose and it helps alot. For the body it's the best tool you can buy and I now swear by them, that and multi-vitamins with some off days from work.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I purchased 2 sway bar end links for a customers 2005 Pontiac grand prix yesterday and there 85 dollers per end Link inflation is getting insane @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@crazygeorgelincoln]

No worries I feel like that all the time, did engine and gearbox oil change today. Used a brake bleeder suction thingy to get the box oil 66% out due to lack of drain plug. Ended up paying £13 for threadlock because I didn't feel like driving 3 miles in traffic to pay £6.50

[@vincentgotter4669]

I love the way you simplified economics by the use of the sway bar end link. Ray for governor!

[@dougcrowther7513]

Hope you're feeling better Ray. I used to use old head bolts to line up bushes and the like and found it a lot easier than trying to pry them into position.

[@R0GUEC0BRA]

we need to get cam footage of him working and YOU did create a Monster!

[@Lycaerix]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@rhjeffoo4786]

Keep it Up, Troy don`t let him Bully You around , Ray Get well soon

[@dond.200]

Troy sounds like he’s much more comfortable working at the garage. Good to see!

[@stephanparis6887]

If sway bar end links prices seem high for you wait until you get to the shocks, the 2023 prices will shock you! Literally

[@BWGPEI]

Another good one! Also sounds like you've got good help - kudos to both of you.

[@gangstafish25]

I like the Seven Slot sticker on your tool box. Jeep trademark.

[@jameshedrick605]

Hope you feel better soon. I got sick a couple days ago while doing some farm work after getting caught in a down pour but i'm dealing with it to finish up the fence repairs

[@Dennys854]

Next time you say end of Transmission we need to see one go into the scrap box :)

[@ChuckyBeaver]

I’m digging the new uniform for Troy!!!

[@bullseyestrat]

I've done alot of the same work on my Impalas over the years. Even though I've experienced it I still like to watch you guys work on this Monte Carlo and mess around in the process. Still cannot believe they put a transverse 5.3 in these. Imo the 3.9 V6 has more than enough power and torque to get itself out of its way but would like try a SS someday

[@MartyM22]

Don't forget about the control arm bushing bolts after car is down at ride height....👍

[@oqwazyme4616]

Many have tried, but few have been able to disagree with the power of the pry bar ! And when that eclipse of the moon happens... THE TORCH !! And none have resisted this !! We have the power !

[@realcygnus]

This ought to be the future ..... every shop filming ALL of the crucial work ..... nobody would go anywhere else.

[@MrRunner]

Two tings. Recently I have tried using the command `It is my will' on recalcitrant bolts. It works !. Secondly, I believe you are remiss in training the new dude. He cannot be properly certified until he has been fully exposed to ---DOODLEY DOO--. It should be operated by Wife Unit in Central Control, so she retains overall command

[@CraftwerksMC]

I saw the screen shot and thinking some failure ensued. Can't wait to watch, lol.

[@ph00z00]

rainman ray is always - almot- always commanding respect with his artistry and knowhow re autos.

[@chipdayton1625]

Ray, you should get a spud wrench to align parts/holes.

[@Longjon662]

Its really nice to see you and Troy have a similar sense of humour 😀

[@jameslee5191]

If you understand the weather feeling persists I recommend taking black seed oil. A teaspoon full once or twice a day for about a week.

[@mikeperry2814]

Get 100% soon!! Glad you are feeling better! Didn't see a cotter pin in the rt. tie rod end... may have been a bad camera angle though.

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

I commend you on the use of the force multiplier just like my dad work smarter not harder!

[@russelbaird5499]

Sometimes a drift pin is a handy tool for hole alignment .

[@ronyhasan4720]

Feel better Ray great stuff

[@mikehunt908]

Great teamwork 👌😎

[@imagseer]

Yeah, and an apprentice who is watching his teacher's back is learning faster.

[@sammorgan2390]

Thanks Ray for all that you do.

[@dragonflytoo]

Are you aware of how you install confidence in your viewers? You break things down enough for people to understand. 👍

[@scottmatthews5765]

Great video Ray. Hope you feel better soon.

[@paulmeinke9461]

So Young T seems to be doing well. Welcome T!!!

[@MrMattDat]

Fun to see you and Junior enjoying your work (seeing him zip around on his chair reminds me of the Amish Grandpa in "Witness"). An item you might make use of is a OTC 6007 Lower Control Arm Prying Tool (there are several mfgrs). Very handy for prying control arms and zero stress on parts like axles.

[@jimr5703]

Installing those sway bar links with the bolts inverted seems doing it the hard way. Drop them down through the top.

[@davefredericks6133]

I had the "05 Monte Carlo & they have little little room to work on them, mine was the V6 wished it was the SS loved it till I got T-boned by a stop light runner 😞 Great Job Ray & grasshopper...

[@jdrs4214]

Troy’s becoming a KZbin Star.

[@davidnaish6804]

Ray. FYI: Unless I'm mistaken, the left tie-rod is missing its cotter pin.

[@skismosis]

Congrats Ray on 1/2 Million subs Man, it will only get better, funny that i have not seen a honda accord EXL in your shop yet, have i ? thats what i drive, 2005 and so far so good with this car, except water pump,timing belt and pulleys. yee haaa 213,000 miles and still going strong.

[@donaldsmartt8532]

As my dad would say "new and improved means it costs twice as much"

[@CamelGarage]

I went through the exact same thing with the same style power steering pump. What i end up doing the second time replacing it was taking a fluid extractor to the return hose and pull fluid through the reservoir pump lines rack then into the fluid extractor. I’m pretty sure there’s a tsb on how to do this due to how many problems they were having with people trying to burp air out of the system turning lock to lock without the car running then with it running. For whatever reason it doesn’t get enough air out, it caused the not having power steering under low rpm’s for me then it cooked the pump. Just food for thought in case you find yourself into another one of these pumps.

[@bruceaugustine6486]

Congrats on 1/2 Million.

[@SSJ2and13man]

Life hack, use a transmission jack under the control arms next time. You'll see what I mean taking them off and torquing back. Old man taught me that trick. Served me well every single solitary time.

[@DocZoidberg549]

That sub frame looks so non OEM. Glad you're feeling better. Troy seems to be fitting in really well.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

Get well fast, Rainman. Personally, I keep a set of tapered drift punches which serve as drifts and as alignment tools. No need for dual tools as they work equally well for each job. They need a touch-up on the grinder from time to time. They have resided in my toolbox for 50+ years. Eric O uses a great control arm pry tool if you end up replacing a lot of lower control arms.

[@simonworthington3330]

On the wishbones insert front in first then back as you can lift angle of unit up to slide bolt it and then nut on as that is always the hard one as of the angle. Spraying with WD40 on the old unit ads ease to removing things and inserting them. No split pin in your steering arm RAY but its in the other side by Junior.

[@stephenbullock-yn3vh]

Excellent work ray and troy

[@patrickdiehl6813]

Did I hit you? "Yeah" Are you hurt? "Yeah" Workman's Comp! "Ha ha" Your fired🤣 It makes the work so much better when the people you work with share your sense of humor. T-Roy is fitting right in 👍