Incredibly over Torqued -Wrench Bending Bolt! Jeep Wrangler / Cherokee 4.0

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[@dwightyost1606]

You know the customer is serious when they include break clean with the parts

[@wernerpd777]

Either that, or he knew Ray's M.O. all too well.

[@inspectorjavert5563]

Most mechanics would have just pocketed the brake clean without actually using it. Ray has integrity.

[@forgetfulme1719]

@@wernerpd777 smart JEEP owner, no markup for him.

[@dorianwylie9000]

nah, they just know who they are sending their car to 😂

[@c-v-n3322]

it seems that brake cleaner was a small bribe.

[@rrich8371]

Troy and Jeeps.... dangerous combination.

[@forgetfulme1719]

fatal attraction.

[@woody95124]

Haaaa

[@Dave.76]

😂😂😂😂

[@randyfitz8310]

"I’m jealous of this oil pressure" !!!

[@leotuomi9767]

I love how you try to prank Troy by tapping the engine after an oil change, but he doesn't fall for it.

[@turbine2]

I was waiting on the welder for those harness holders 🙂

[@eaglerider1826]

Lol , or the angry pliers .

[@robertlechter5057]

Me, too! 🔥

[@108gk]

Cut off the "Christmas tree" and push it on through the hole.

[@redsyphon]

That brake clean was on point.

[@tx6642]

Where can I find the brake cleaner sound effect?

[@ohmdoergaming7495]

no lie it scared me for a sec 😂

[@elizabethhoward4501]

Hi Ray! My registration for my 2015 Jeep Wrangler is considered a station wagon! 🤣

[@bruceisaacson8117]

Ray, my adult son and I are "shade tree mechanics" and enjoy watching your videos together. Thanks for providing entertaining and educational family time. Also wanted you to know because of you we now call Brake clean "Ray Clean!."

[@marshalltille7770]

Next thing, you will be using the Ray pedal. Usually found to the left of the Go (gas) pedal. Joking sir.

[@Roadrunner45]

Wow Ray. I was holding my breath when you were using the T60. With my luck it would have probably have snapped the the Torx.

[@cyberpunk1161]

My luck would have been that I bent the jack handle then the torx bit would have broke. 🤪

[@derp527]

with my luck either the head would strip or it would destroy the threads

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@@cyberpunk1161 with my luck, all of that would have happened and then I would have slipped forward and hit the broke the cooler line, LOL.

[@K.Kelly87]

With my luck....All that would have happened then I would have removed the skin from a few knuckles, and gotten one of my boobs whacked by the fan.....

[@zorrosoxter4703]

With my luck I’d have driven the Jeep clean out the back of the shop

[@duncancremin1708]

Oh thank God! I genuinely thought you were going to abandon those zip ties like that. I’m covered in little scars from those and, now I’m getting on a bit, they don’t disappear like they used to. I’d rather they were left long, than left half ass cut. In places where it’s not possible to avoid rubbing your arm off them, or where you can’t see the hazard, I actually do leave them uncut. Sympathy for whoever comes after me. I’m sure some of them just say I left a scruffy job, but they don’t get cut by my work.

[@GARDENER42]

I leave them uncut as that way, I can wiggle a small flat blade screwdriver in & unlatch them if needed.

[@ivari75]

zipties cut at an angle is only allowed in cases where you hear i have a friend that can do it cheaper...

[@johncraig406]

@@GARDENER42 me too, they are not harming anything, and Extremely Handy when you need to take them off again.

[@agostinodibella9939]

Ray never runs out of stubborn fasteners to deal with!

[@michaelbolton2741]

And this one he didn't have to weld! 😆

[@leybraith3561]

@@michaelbolton2741 Bit of heat and a few blows with an impact driver might of helped. Not accessible though without cutting through chassis.....wait.....mmmmm...

[@gzrgldr8288]

Those Oil Filter Adapters are tight beatches. That Torx is lock-tight in there. One you have removed it the first time, it is easier if you have to do it later, but what Ray did was what is commonly needed for those. I have a couple of ruined T60's from that job. I even welded one onto some bar steel after breaking several wrenches.

[@markraday8071]

Good morning Ray, glad to be here. I enjoyed the video. That torx bit took some serious torque! I was sure it was gonna snap. I had a chance to read the comments and WOW there's some winny TROLLS watching today, hey whatever blows wind up their skirts LOL. Thanks for sharing your struggles and your knowledge, say hi to Troy and your wife unit and have yourself a great day!!

[@stevewhite3424]

The mouthwrenches are never happy unless they are.mouthing. They are the Karen's of the mechanical world. 😂

[@budgiefish]

It takes a veteran Rainman Ray's Repairs video watcher to appreciate the trouble and time that was taken to ensure those wire harness zip ties were cut at the most appropriate skin stabbing angle, surprised no troll comments about it yet 😁

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yeah, I saw that too! Corrected at the end!!

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

Can't type while bleeding...

[@loudelvis610]

He nearly got me...

[@wonniewarrior]

I was thinking ' oooh someone get a poke in a few years '.

[@johncraig406]

I keep a pair of 45* side cutters handy for that.

[@rogersiples3335]

Great job. Thought you were going to fix the fuel injector harness. Never use wire nuts.

[@brendinredmond8569]

That's for another video lol

[@timoy4988]

Exactly 💯

[@bobcarrigan1742]

I appreciate the way you don't edit out your mistakes. I enjoy seeing the hardships mechanics must endure.

[@GrayRealities]

Yep 👍 like that u-joint on the ford truck that was painful plus the two bolts on the other ford being a mechanic, you earn every penny ❤👍

[@sprograt]

Good Morning Ray sending best wishes from the U.K 🇬🇧

[@trishalilly2924]

And good morning to you too, from a bury lass near you.

[@sprograt]

​@@trishalilly2924About 4 miles down the Bolton Bury Road.

[@William-a-smith345]

Ray saw Lauren's video and have to say congratulations on the award absolutely well deserved. The Customer included brake clean maybe a viewer of your channel they left a cheeky gift. Down side you should of cleaned that ground up!

[@renaudpont8180]

The way you used the T60 is simply genious, brilliant job. Cheers.

[@brad6665]

Congrats on your award from BG, both of you are partially correct on vehicle description. SUV's can be registered as truck or car as both are passenger vehicles, but the registration amount is the same to the state. Did you forget to correct the wire nut situation on the injector lead on #6 as you stated during the ground strap install? HMMM!

[@Chris-jy3dm]

I wish all mechanics/fitters were as good as you and PS ray your teaching Troy the correct way good on ya lad, I’m 66 and still do my own service and repairs thanks again ray 👍👍👍

[@alanearnest6040]

Those 4.0 are notorious for leaking at the oil filter adapter and yes the bolt is always tight

[@kawa_ian2319]

I like how the level of care and quality of work carries over from car to car, despite age, wear, and personal temperament. It speaks volumes about his character and professionalism. I've grown to respect Ray more and more. I've learned a lot and continue to do so with every video. Thanks for all the lessons learned and for being a role model to other mechanics in the trade!

[@chasmano5329]

What about not cleaning the ground points?

[@litz13]

Ray - I've owned a Cherokee for 27 years (1997 model, bought new). In all the 330,000 miles I've put on it, I've never heard anyone refer to it as anything other than a "truck". Even the GA registration refers to it as a truck. BTW, this is a timely video as I need to do this exact thing on mine. I need to replace the starter soon, and as the oil leaking from this adapter leaks directly down onto the starter, there's no point in doing the one, without doing the other.

[@donrodgers283]

That model Jeep was the best vehicle I have ever bought. Mine is a 1995. I still own it and drive it every day. The odometer stopped working 15 years ago @190,000 miles. I moved from NYS to Texas in 2015. I drove it to Texas. Only replaced the consumables plus starter, water pump alternator. That’s it. It’s Been driven through floods, blizzards, sand and mud. Just replaced the seats and head liner. Paint all most new. The Secret to rust protection, yearly spraying of gear oil mixed with paraffin. Wife hates it married 50 years owned my Jeep 29 years, Jeep age way better and never talks back.

[@rionstretton8133]

Hi from Australia I have a 95 jeep still going great but it needs a bit of TLC just like me ha ha ha the last car for me. Love my Jeeps.

[@phil6465]

@@rionstretton8133 Do you guys in Australia have any rust?

[@ErAcEr100]

Got any specifics on the mixture? Just got a new JL and like to make it last the electron era.

[@rionstretton8133]

@@phil6465 no not like you in USA thay don't salt the roads. My jeep has no rust. I do have a big problem getting parts.

[@phil6465]

@@rionstretton8133 Who said that I am USA? Never been there!

[@HermanTheGerman1960]

Yeah, that o-ring kit is a must have for any 4.0 as if you see oil on the ground 99% of the time that’s were it’s leaking from. Very common problem. That and cracked exhaust manifold. The replacement Dorman brand solves that problem. Just a pain in a** to change

[@module79l28]

I'll be waiting for part 2, where you'll fix the injector connection and secure the coolant's expansion tank.

[@richieosborne7477]

No drips, no runs, no errors, HOME RUN!!! Oh Yeah! 👍✌️👍

[@brkemm25]

5 am. Like clockwork. Thanks Ray.

[@garynewell6947]

Ray when i go on holiday to the us im going to pop in to your garage to say hello to you if thats ok with you love the content its outstanding

[@jimifagerstig7575]

A big congrats to you for the award winning thing :)

[@IR-nq4qv]

Snake -oil salesman of the month

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@@IR-nq4qv i think that's the award your momma got.

[@IR-nq4qv]

​@@inspectorjavert5563 And I could think of at least 50 reasons why your momma got her award but that would mean I'd have to stoop to your level.... Sorry man, I grew out of Yo momma jokes.., they're too childish and 1980's for my taste in good back-and-forth humor, you'll have to find someone else to troll

[@kevincurry4735]

30:00 the small old oil ring seal flew out from the bottom of the oil filter housing before putting the stud back in had me stop the video and rewatch as I thought you placed the new oil seals on the stud. You had but I did laugh afterwards by making sure.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao Troy Face ON the tapping on the valve cover he like really uhuh your so full of it Ray 😂😂 37:30 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@tonymcveigh8789]

What happened to cleaning the ground points you bad boy

[@christsogaugetrains]

He been slacking lately put that ground on that nasty oil and stud bolt

[@loudelvis610]

motor oil lithium grease ....close enough..lol..would have been perfect spot for brake cleaner anyway

[@keithhastings4092]

Or maybe attaching the ground strap to the correct mounting stud or bolt, instead of making sure the valve cover is grounded…

[@scottklaske7753]

I see a parts washer in your future.

[@inspectorjavert5563]

Not necessary, no need to waste time.

[@michaelshields5921]

Ray when you were talking about cutting the Jeep down into a truck like platform it reminded me of my brother . He cut a 68 Plymouth Fury lll into a truck , added 2 chrome stacks behind the cab , and put cycle bars like teeth for the grill on it back in the early 80s .

[@boggy7665]

@@ClassBLiving64 and the '68 Fury is a unibody!

[@user-si7ve1lf3o]

It’s nice too know there is still good honest mechanics & you do great work and you are very talented and funny !

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have had 17 jeeps in the last 2 days mostly jeep grand cherokee's and Jeep Cherokee's good old xj's and Wj's everything from 2003 to 2017 1:36 good Old 4.0L Straight Six @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

This is the second vehicle with blue wire nuts

[@ManleyMachines]

I can tell by the upgraded fuel rail and hood heat extractors that the customer suffered from vapor lock / heat soak issues (like most 4.0's). Lovin the Jeep content lately Ray!

[@inspectorjavert5563]

sounds like you're acting like a know-it-all.

[@ManleyMachines]

@@inspectorjavert5563 maybe I do... Lol.

[@KHALABEEB]

@@inspectorjavert5563 or, he's owned a 4.0. Not everyone's a dick...

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@@KHALABEEB I just made that comment for the REEEE. Ray's audience is good for that. Love you guys.

[@litz13]

The newer injectors used in 2000-2006 4.0s are susceptible to this, but the older designs (pre 2000) don't seem to be as affected. Might also have to do with the newer intake introduced in '99 too, possibly, changing heat dissipation patterns.

[@tracymclaughlinholmes677]

My husband and I are both 47 almost 48. We went to Vo-tech for high school. While in school he was in auto mechanics and worked in an auto repair shop after school hours. We graduated in 94' but he first started working in an auto mechanics shop in 92'. He calls every real SUV a truck but refers to crossovers as crossovers or cars. He utilizes the exact same argument: it's on a truck chassis and in our state it requires a truck tag while the crossover gets a passenger vehicle tag. 😄

[@DeepakKumar-lv4te]

The official registration for my vw caravelle/multivan 7 seater classes it as an estate car! It is on a chassis rail platform. This actually helps with London zone charging.

[@jimseven5358]

"I see nothing" at @ 42:00. "You see nothing, and at THAT distance, too!" LOL! I know, I know. It's "nobody," but it still made me smile!

[@imfloridano5448]

Ray you are a world of experience. Explaining about the alignment pin in the block for the oil filter housing could be missed by anyone unaware of it. Also the torx bits being able to be removed from the socket without ruining it is a great idea. The Comanche is a Jeep truck

[@bobbg9041]

The torex bit comes out because you can break them ive had to have snap on replace a few of them becuse taking seat belts out ive had them snap on me. Sure the t10 to t25 snap all the time but you snap a t50 or t60 one of the big bits and its usually from using an impact wrench your kinda screwed unless you've got 2 of them. I learned to always have a spare. Dam tool will break at the worst time and I didnt have a week to wait for the tool truck, and he always wanted money anyway. Its funny I was in home depot looking and they had a t handel torex set almost as nice as my snapon set. But that set has Allen's torex Allen's in metric and imperial and the torex. My luck is they got a tamper proof set now. Idk havnt stepped on a tool truck in 14 years.

[@shanecutbirth1835]

Honcho, scrambler & gladiator too.

[@wssides]

@@bobbg9041 Tamper proof torx are old. Check the fasteners in the next public toilet stall you see. I quit pulling wrenches in 1999 and I bought a cheap tamper proof set up to T-30 before that for use on auto steering wheel lock assemblies. Broke several and took to breaking off the center pin of the bolts.

[@paddy20111000]

I'm with Troy on the Jeep / Truck debate . It's a Jeep . A truck has a flatbed , like a pickup truck or the bigger Flatbed truck . A jeep doesn't have the flatbed , just seats . Some have the back seats removed to give you more space for goods but they are still Jeeps . But there again I'm in Ireland where a fender is a wing , a trunk is the boot and the hood is the bonnet . Oh , and congrats on your award , it's well deserved .

[@herbbates4713]

They still use the same frame

[@davebigdog]

Here's the thing Most SUV are defined as trucks through the DMV and the manufacturer Manufacturer does it to meet the lower requirements for fuel mileage I purchased a small Cadillac SUV The salesman congratulated me on the purchase of my new truck

[@davidrumbaugh6616]

Wasn't the Jeep Scrambler built on the Cherokee frame / platform? That was a truck.....

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@@davebigdog now you're just playing semantics

[@RicQuintanilla]

Cough. Jeep Comanche. Cough

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Dang, that 250k 4.o is clean clean.

[@dunebasher1971]

I was so happy to discover that the oil filter adapter on my 1992 4.0L Jeep ZJ used a regular 16mm hex bolt rather than a Torx one, *and* it wasn't Loctited.

[@alanm.4298]

Sometimes when a fastener is wrench-bending tight, it's because they used red Locktite on the threads. Red Locktite has to be heated to release. (Blue Locktite doesn't, but also doesn't have as strong hold.) I don't know if this was the case with the oil filter adapter... but warming up the fastener can be done with a torch or soldering iron (when a torch can't be used, like an oily part).

[@craigcraigster4999]

That oil housing's torx bolt seems like the perfect candidate for Permatex Threadlocker Orange, which according to Permatex has 3x more holding power than traditional Blue, but can still be easily disassembled with regular hand tools (unlike the Red stuff). I personally have yet to try it, but it sounds pretty good.

[@angusbuchan.]

Applying an earth strap through a rubber gasket!!!!!

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

That's what I thought...?!?

[@BarryTsGarage]

It’s tight to the stud and the stud threads tight into the block. The rubber gasket is decoration as far as the electrons are concerned…

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

@BarryTsGarage Ahh, I see...thanks

[@angusbuchan.]

@@BarryTsGarage except that the stud is only there to seal the rocker cover so it should not be very tight to not damage the gasket and cause leaks. Potentially 150A starting current running through a loose connection could get very hot.

[@BarryTsGarage]

@@angusbuchan. I acknowledge your point - probably works but also probably not ideal…. Especially long term. I was thinking mostly about the electron path and not time/amperage. 🙃

[@jonathanmimnagh8956]

I call my XJ a truck, its a 4wd from the last century & I love it!

[@CJRoberts8812]

When you were talking about trying to jack the engine up to access that oil filter adapter, I was mentally screaming for you to do what you wound up doing. As for the oil filter removal, I think that I have you beat for unconventional. As a kid, I didn't have an oil filter wrench, so I punched a screwdriver through the old filter and torqued it loose like that.

[@alanmerritt860]

Used a screwdriver many times getting oil filters off

[@DeepakKumar-lv4te]

Didn't know there was any other way!😂

[@Travis141123]

Fluid retention does not appear to be a Jeep Cherokee's forte. Daughter wanted one; every one we looked at had something leaking. One looked like everything leaked; the milk crate of fluids in the back was a special touch...

[@Jak0467]

I jave a box of fluids in mine but oddly enough it isn't leaking. It's freaking me out but everytime I check the levels it's good. Maybe I got em all finally.

[@litz13]

4.0's are infamous for oil leaks .... most people are convinced it's rear main seal leaks, but more often it's valve cover gaskets and this oil adapter. Valve cover gaskets are like an every 3-5 years thing.

[@Vice3200]

I’m waiting for Ray to weld the zip ties off 😂

[@mspeir]

🤣👍👍

[@tonyimboden]

18:54 Jack handles were my favourite breaker bar when I used to do roadside assistance.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

First

[@officialxavieralcaraz539]

😂😂😂

[@stussyhuff]

Oh dear

[@denniss5512]

Good to see the third stall being used frequently. You have been spending too much time shuffling cars around waiting on parts and quote approvals. This extra space will really increase the job flow.

[@brian213ism]

commentary paired with repair process is the best

[@Userf451]

Absolutely loved the Full Metal Jacket reference at 11:12. Probably my favorite scene.

[@garynewell6947]

outstanding jeep Ray your the best at what you do another great video RAY but the most important thing is to have yourself a great day Ray

[@livetillyoudielovelife2299]

For the love of God. NO MORE JEEPS 😄

[@halh865]

we've discovered that PT Cruisers and Jeep Cherokee (XJ series) all end up in Florida...and live a very worn out half-life. There were 1.35 million PT Cruisers and nearly 3 million XJ Cherokees built...and they've pretty vanished from the roads. Except in FL

[@ThePhoenix198]

@@halh865 Well, Florida does have a reputation as a retirement State ...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The hulk put that t60 bolt in Hoky crap 22:06 😂 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@pkboo46]

What about the wire nuts? Did you fix that properly and also put push clips on the water jug? Great job Ray did not know JEEP has this type of oil filter set up. I admire your tenacity for doing such tedious work. Troy has been coming out of his shell on camera as well. Way to go Troy. Maybe we can watch one of your repairs some day...With Ray's approval of course.

[@felderup]

cars from big manufacturers get uglier every year, the latest models, a good number of them, have a hint of aztec and the aztecs were ooooglay. for brake cleaner, how bout those rechargeable containers? you can be more environmentally friendly and still get the greenies freaked out about the waste.

[@robertjones8225]

Ray I would say you're a great mechanic you don't make too many mistakes and when you do you own up you're very entertaining to watch

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always Ray 41:53 have a amazing day Brother @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@lvlndco]

Kinda neat that your shop has become a Jeep central location. Jeeps need a shop with a mechanic who cares. Seeing all these little Jeeps makes me miss mine even more!

[@litz13]

It's hard to believe, but the XJ was a MID SIZED suv ... you had Grand Cherokee as the large one, Cherokee, then the Wrangler. Today, it's almost smaller than modern small SUVs

[@rogerfleury3591]

15th! GOOD THURSDAY MORNING RAY AND THE WIFE UNIT! And the hardworking,very supportive two new employees! Now this is a vehicle that’s had preventive maintenance during its life,. 200,000 miles +and still runs and looks good! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@michaelstoliker971]

In my experience, every job is the job where you need to haul out tons of tools. To make it worse, I have to go inside and down to the basement to access my toolbox. Multiple trips to get the next tool and trying to remember which of my 4 toolboxes contains the tool I need. Then I have to put them all away again when the job's done. If you are buying a house in a bad housing market and you work on cars make having a garage your first priority and don't compromise with your wife when she starts to get worn out looking at houses. And... you really need to get a parts washing tub. You must be spending a fortune on brake clean.

[@jmalkavitch8024]

This is my morning routine watch ray.. I do maintenance on apartments.. but like you I find things to fix

[@MattHooker]

ah you brought back a painful memory as soon as I saw the thumbnail. I twisted my first T60, admitted defeat, and brought it to a shop to finish the job. that was a 97 grand cherokee

[@JeffDeWitt]

Jeep DID put a pickup bed on these (sort of). It was called the Comanche and they are GREAT little trucks. I'd like to thank Ray for this video, I need to do this same job on my XJ.

[@eddieMurphy11111]

its great to see your shop full there are so many people that follow you which is the sign of a good mechanic if i live in the good old USA i would bring our cars to you as we all know you are honest reliable and what more could you ask for ,our friend who is sadly no longer with us was in the USA and had a jeep like that and I did enjoy driving it as it was old school and nice, and do not tell the wife unit about your hourly rate LOL thanks for the video

[@JonDoee2343]

Ray, thank you for all that you do.

[@illustriousbrainqueef1823]

Perfect timing. I need to do this on my 96 Cherokee and I know it’s gonna be a pain in the ass!

[@harlest71]

You got me with the wire ties!!! I noticed!!! Nice ending

[@MrRunner]

I have this sneaking suspicion that the Young Apprentice' is a neat freak. Thank the Lord. He may show our Yoda a thing or two.. Every time he leaves an area, it is spotless. Well done that man

[@mikegalati1127]

lol @ the Full Metal Jacket jelly donut scene reference regarding the wire nuts 😄

[@Drakovian51]

Every time Ray says nice and deep like I think back to Riddick 3. Nice and Sweet Like.

[@robertlandrum]

This is why you keep a sacrificial set of harbor freight torx bits.

[@TBlake-yf2sr]

Thank you for snipping off those zip ties correctly! Working as an Installation Engineer (Servers, Storage, Networking) meant using dozens of zip ties on a daily basis for many, many years. Every one of those zip ties that were incorrectly cut were sure to hack, gouge and rip my skin the next time in that rack, so the rule is to snip them flush!

[@123456BobJackson]

Im still so happy about the recognition you just had. well done!

[@zjzilla]

Most Jeep owners will simply remove that 90 degree bracket from the oil filter and simply screw the oil filter directly to the engine block like the older versions used to be. This removes this extra gasket as a possible leak source. Not sure why Jeep decided to add more complexity to the oil filter in the first place. It doesnt really save much space, just makes more work later.

[@gregorylewis8471]

Actually, I thought the reasoning behind adding the angle adapter was to be able to use a longer oil filter. I used to do that eons ago substituting a truck filter which added another half quart of oil. I am absolutely sure my engine ran just a smidge cooler and lasted a whole lot longer by doing that. That was back in the day when Hastings had that poppy seed, or was it flax seed oil filter that had the nut welded on the end.

[@litz13]

You can't do that on the XJ - because of the frame rail. Grand Cherokee and Wranglers don't have the adapter as there's room to just screw the filter straight on.

[@brianpeterson7594]

Thanks, Ray, for providing such informative and engaging videos to the market. I remember when I could work on my own car, without having a PHD. I just became aware of your videos about a month ago. I think I have watched all of your videos you have posted. I keep them on when I go to sleep because I can’t get sick of the, “ dootile dos,” that you did, with your own employer. Your humor and common sense way of doing business, your ethics on business practices have given me trust in independent mechanics, more than corporate, “parts canon” mechanics. Thank you for all the enjoyment. I try to watch you every day. I’m going to look for your patreon page. I wish you were in frigid Minnesota, instead of inhumane Florida.( The heat and humidity are horrible) I’d give you my business any day.

[@sdk121075]

good to see the zip strips are comming in handy

[@Bears58]

Ray that was so comical when you showed the cleaning spray. Everytime I watch your videos I laugh even harder than the day before.😅

[@kaafromoz]

As always with you Ray you go above and beyond for your clients, that is why your a fantastic technician and now a brilliant teacher for Troy (AKA The Shadow). Almost had to have the Snap-on truck replace that spanner as well wow that was tight, well done Jeep Design Engineers on making it such an easy to remove housing. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖

[@recon532002]

I agree Great Engine Bullet Proof

[@dalemarcus1371]

I literally had an ocd moment when I thought you weren’t going to trim the zip ties. Good man. I agree with the other guy, I would have sanded the grounding points.

[@charlesbaker4376]

This video took me back in time, ie: yesterday ! Have a '99 Cherokee Sport 2 door with the big 4,0L. Pretty much a "bullet proof" engine with a little PM and TLC !

[@mattdobb9106]

in terms of removing the oil filter in an 'unorthadox' manner - I've seen much worse! on my motorcycle the shop had to hammer a screwdriver into the filter in order to get a hold of it and leverage necessary for removal. Love your channel, great work Ray!

[@transylvaniatjtravels931]

Poor troy making him think the engine was knocking lmao 🤣

[@Solnfected]

I love how Ray manhandles the coolant bottle 35:34

[@squiggyg.8415]

Emmy award winning breaker bar used video😎

[@marrowsteven]

Excellent video Ray! Yes i vote you do more of these. Very informative and educational. I do much of my maintenence however I know my limit. Thats where info such as this comes valuable. Communication beforehand is definitely everything. Also worth mentioning and full credit to you, over the past 5 years i hsve saved 100s even a couple $1,000 doing repairs beyond my pay grade. Thank you for educating us who love getting our hands dirty

[@paulcarroll750]

Those bolts are no joke tight. Glad to see I am not the only one who has bent a wrench doing that job.

[@ericsandberg3167]

I still miss the Doo-Lee-Doo phone load speaker and Ray yelling out "Answerer the Phone..." Ahh the good old days.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Red cans of Crc Brakekleen are my Favorite also Ray 35:53 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@calvinevans8305]

13:19 you'll find Debbris lurking down there. Lol

[@chrischallacombe3477]

Surprise brake clean at the beginning! That was cool!!

[@dg98adams]

Did the oil filter adapter on my 96 4.0 and bought another kit for the 99 4.0 I just picked up. Great video.

[@chrischery8994]

YES THIS ENGINE IS CLEAN

[@stevfletcher7160]

Ray you are a Saint. Its good to watch your videos, I wish I had a son like you to help me on my Antara. All the best. Steve UK

[@lomni02]

super good ingenuity!!!!