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[@roberthammond6232]

People who don't work in a shop have no idea how stressful it is having coworkers acting foolishly, purposely trying to get under your skin. You did a nice job and got it done.

[@dougj.8288]

In a shop, try any trades/labor work with other dudes. They talk crap, try to trick you into doing dumb stuff or anything really to make you look like an idiot especially if you’re the new guy.

[@-vincit--veritas-5588]

Most of the time those fools are afraid they might be shown up to reveal they half ass their own job everyday busy playing mind games with coworkers.

[@ianpumphrey5041]

Guess your colleagues are goofing around 🤪 as they are stupidly watching the oil drain and have no other thoughts of value to the wider world. You on the other hand take the time and integrity to be sharing your competence - they can dream from a far at least until sesame Street starts at 3pm.

[@badazz2969]

I just brush em off thier problem not mine I love when people think thier under my skin because truth be told I really don't give a shit what people think its an easy way of living no stress

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

@@ianpumphrey5041 *_That_* is the exact attitude that gets many people into trouble. Ego is very difficult to hide.

[@Voltikz95]

Trolls: Ray doesn't care about customers cars Ray: I do these 17 other steps to ensure the customer doesn't have issues in the near future, most other mechanics thinks it's stupid but I still do it

[@mageofthestorm1]

Ray is great. Always tell what the car needs. Explain why. If the customer declines. It's on them. As a fellow tech with integrity, and experience. I deal with that all the time too. Except I love bmw's. I was a master tech for bmw for 5 years.

[@minetogiveaway]

Also Ray: shit I broke it, here hold on while I take responsibility for that and fix my mistake the proper way instead of fudging it and hoping nobody notices

[@CrazyCat229]

Yup... I used to break all sorta shit and my forman used to hate me cuz I'd own it and replace whatever broke.... Also they hated me cuz I wouldn't sell useless things the customers didn't need.

[@timewa851]

no prefill oil filter? little embarrassed. prefill, but don't record it. : ) our secret.

[@sgwood5732]

@Tim Ewa ray made a video aboutprefill, he doesn't do it because it can directly induce any debris into the motor. Always filter first.

[@InCountry6970]

Ray, great video as always and do not worry if video runs long, none of us viewers care. We like the full story no matter how long it takes.

[@46bovine]

Yes, we, obviously, don't have anything else to do! BAAWAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!

[@jimjohnson9079]

We can also control the playback speed. Lol

[@Donnie7612]

Yeah, What Barkerone said' I agree,

[@jamesahr2634]

Good,job i would have resealed the dist dummy drive they always leak oil.

[@traceyjones2010]

That would be so cool if the person's who car your fixing could watch this and knowing in confidence the job was done right I know personally that if my car had to have a job like this done it would put me at ease knowing the right person was doing the job.

[@orwellboy1958]

Rays customers probably do watch. Any work my main dealer does on my cars is filmed and sent to me, not in the same detail as Ray shows, admittedly but they do show me what has to be done.

[@smeggerssmeghead3100]

I am sure they do, Ray has probably tripled the customers.

[@Nathan-vb6ny]

I need my oil changed... drives form Colorado to Florida to get Ray to change the oil in my Car.. lol 😆

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

@@Nathan-vb6ny gonna need an oil change before you get your actual oil change from Ray lmao

[@Nathan-vb6ny]

@@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure lol, I know 🤣

[@jontlan3086]

I love your honesty. “ I screwed up, I got it wrong” I’m not interested in the perfect mechanic ! Just a great mechanic. I’ve taken stuff apart and can’t remember where a bolt goes etc until I think it through ! Great Ray, love the vids keep em comin 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😊

[@RI-ns8wz]

My dad, who was really a great mechanic, alwas said "the only man who never make mistakes is that who never does nothing" . As long that You understand that there was a mistake and You rectify It, You become a better person.

[@paulv7217]

Everybody screws up... oh well

[@PopllFixit]

As you were tightening the vacuum port fitting, I actually said out loud "it's plastic, don't over torque it...... never mind..." 😆

[@alansmart3808]

As he was tightening the fitting I'm thinking," Okay Ray, that's good, but no..." Snap!!! 😖

[@deweydodo6691]

a good hardware store should sell those plastic fittings .

[@butchs2337]

i was wondering why he did not try an easy out to get out the broken fitting they work great, Napa square ones i like, they bite in good with a tap of a hammer

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@deweydodo6691 The tool truck ought to carry them too. Then their slogan could be, "Snap off? Snap on!"

[@wakcedout]

i think we all did lol i was thinking, "get a normal wrench and....why are you using a ratchet? oh this wont end well will it." engineers tried saving pennies here when a metal or even molded portion would have been far better.

[@TheCorpsehatch]

Ray: "This is going to be the last video...I'm going to try make it as short as possible." Video is nearly 60 minutes.

[@jad43701]

Didn't even realize it was that long !

[@frankroque6647]

Keep them coming RAY, “ YOUR A SURGEON” it takes what it takes.

[@madhatter2012]

Yep... 60 minutes of pure education, entertainment and enjoyment. It doesn't get any better tan that!

[@TheBoneo]

I've been a mechanic for 37 years and I love watching your vids when I'm half dozing on the sofa in the afternoon!

[@TimSpaw1leg]

For future reference.. the "metal" brake vacuum booster fitting on the plenum from a "90s" 3.1 or 3.4 liter fit right in those 3.5 liters. It's a good replacement for those cheapo plastic fittings... everytime I work on a 3.5 liter, I'll order certain parts that's made "90s" 3.1/3.4 liter engines that fit perfectly on those engines, and also other engines..

[@bryanbeane7328]

Good to know! I’ve worked on a few of these 3.5s and have one I bought I’m going to flip.

[@chubbysumo2230]

if your curious why GM quit using metal fittings: cost. the plastic ones cost just a few pennies each, the metal ones cost about a dollar each. over millions of units, that is lots saved, for a part that really does not need to be metal, as its just a vacuum line, so as long as it seals, and doesn't get too hot, plastic it is.

[@ZGDX_Smiling_]

Is Ray the only person in that entire shop who does actually real work.

[@jessepon1712]

I have enjoyed watching your video's. Your display of automotive expertise is not the only interest in your story, you also show us your common sense in working smarter than harder with a sense of humor. What is impressive is your dedication to your customer safety.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The valves are super clean on this engine been very well taken care of for sure @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@truckersrule]

Nice to know that every shop has a dedicated rectal orifice. When my dad worked for Mack Truck that shop had more than it's share.

[@kalten001]

And that’s what I get for being a smartass. Comment deleted. DOH! 🙂

[@mattkovacs2732]

When I worked for the railroad, I was surrounded by immature rectal orifices! Love the vids and agree you should teach into retirement.

[@robrohrer1003]

Not a mechanic here but a backyard warrior trying to save money when things break. I have definitely learned how to diagnose stuff by watching your videos. You are saving me money by doing these videos. Thanks for that brother.👍

[@kalten001]

Another quality offering from you Ray. I personally enjoy the longer videos but It’s never quite as satisfying when a video ends and the car isn’t back in the car park all done and dusted and you’re walking away from it but beggars can’t be choosers. I can’t speak for everyone but I love your longer videos. When a new episode comes out and I see a run time that’s higher I’m happier. And as for the jerk that acts up to try and screw up your filming. There’s a word for that, it’s called jealousy.

[@jbfpv163]

Ray, watching you work on this engine is a blast from the past 😀 for years that was all I did. The 90s cars tought me enough tricks to get it done in half the time that book called for. Great video! 👍

[@oldschooldude8370]

The bolt game gets real quickly the more you take apart. I just label small boxes or containers for the bolts I remove to keep things organized. It makes things far easier come assembly time. Great job as always.

[@blackcat31w]

I use ziplock sandwich bags and zip tie them to the parts. When the new parts arrive assembly goes a lot quicker.

[@jasonbw3581]

Ohh no Ray, you missed the mooooost important step of reminding yourself to remind ourselves to have a great day. Awe inspiring work as always, new subscriber here. P.s. Hope it was a great Wednesday!

[@rayclark9643]

Anybody can tear down an engine, it's putting it back together again that separates the wheat from the chaft...nice job Ray!

[@pebosk]

That's exactly what I think when I watch Ray. In my young years, replacing an engine or some other type of heavy work, I'd always end up with a bucket full of bolts that I didn't know where they went. Thankfully, everything seemed to work okay, I just don't know why I always had leftovers....

[@fubisroc9673]

Isn't that the truth. I have the ability & the confidence to do a job like this, but it takes me 2-3 times longer because I know I'll forget where each bolt went, so I go through an overly-meticulous process of documentation to know exactly where each bolt goes, and what order (overall) all the parts came off / go back on in. It may be slow & tedious, but it still gives a sense of accomplishment when the job is done, there are NO spare parts, and the car fires up on the first try!

[@garyosborne8906]

Don’t know how much, if at all, your coworkers’ vocals bother people watching but I don’t find them annoying at all. It’s just more background noise that doesn’t interfere with understanding you or even hearing “clicks”. You make great videos and I love tuning in daily.

[@soopaman2]

Ray seems to be the only one doing any work.

[@dwightwilhelm7052]

I can't describe how highly impressed I am with you work sir! As for your coworker who so desperately is seeking screentime... Hand him a coloring book lol. Keep it up pal. And good for you, after watching your 2nd channel.

[@therealcarbine15]

We want to see your field trip to the salvage yard for the broken part. 🙏

[@rtp4919]

Now there's a dedicated subscriber, shamelessly I was hoping for the same. 😊 I can't help but think that it was the Teflon wrap that threw off your feel for the proper amount of torque.

[@gerhardschneider7506]

Yes, yes, please!

[@snipusmaximus]

Well this would be perfect content for the second channel, and yes i think many of us would watch.

[@K7DFA]

@@snipusmaximus : Speaking of the second channel . . . . What's the name/address for it? I'd like to watch, and perhaps even subscribe.

[@greatzot]

@@K7DFA Rainman Ray Out of the Shop

[@jbfpv163]

And almost forgot. Your correct use of grammar and integrated word play is most admirable!

[@quincystarcruiser4148]

Found myself subconsciously singing “do de do de do” when someone called at work today. Dammit Ray!!!

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

I actually did this at a customers house, and the lady did it with me. I was then confused and wondering if she watches Rays videos too lol

[@craiggoldstein2461]

Your patience is breathtaking....Hats off to you sir!

[@wilahinely]

Really surprised there wasn’t half a case of brake clean used on the bottom of the engine in this video.

[@normc62]

I was waiting for him to do just that... it would have been so satisfying!

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

Dont tempt him lol

[@weirdwillie]

Right i was waiting to see him brake clean the bottom of the car. Dammit now my anxiety is up hahahaha

[@arnaumarce3943]

Hi Ray, one tip that Car Wizard gave (which for me has been superb) is using green AC O-rings on everything, since they support oil, fuel, water, cold, hot and they last forever, so I only have green orings, maybe you love them too :)

[@gregoryrapier3021]

I have been a mechanic since I was a young 10 year old (learning to be) lad working in my dads Mobil oil service station. Over the years I have developed skills that include Auto mechanic. Steam boiler mechanic. Welder (MIG STICK TIG) welding instructor. Machinist. Sheetmetal mechanic. I have built parts one of which went on the Voyager spacecraft and made many other parts for aircraft. So my metal trade skill are on the higher end. I say this not to blow my own horn but to say with all these experiences. I would not hesitate to have you work on my car. Your attention to detail is way above most guys. Thank you so much for your videos. I do my own work and have for all my life. At this time I am recovering from some medical stuff (not serious stuff but keeping my in the house) so your videos are helping this old guy get through it. For that I thank you. I bought my wife a 2004 Mustang GT with the 4.5 (I think it's 4.5) V8. The power steering pump is putting out low pressure so the brakes and steering are hard to use if the engine is at idle. I have the new pump and that is when I ended up in the hospital for four days. I now have a catheter and will till Feb 8 (Not fun). Once that is taken care of I should be good to go. Keep up the great work and the great videos, GOD bless

[@firstlast---]

I'm not understanding your comment. Your mustang doesn't have a hydro boost system, the brakes should not be affected by the power steering pump

[@gotany1]

I had the image of the person making all the noise dancing to the Bee Gees with a screwdriver in his back like airplane the film.

[@VimyScout]

Learned so much just from watching your videos. I think it's great you even take the time to film the work you do. The content never gets boring and I confess, I have binged watched every single video right up to this second part. Thanks for sharing and being a caring mechanic with a great sense of humour too 👍👍

[@jonathanluker8232]

Tire techs are always making too much noise. I have to work with a few myself. They are a special breed.🤣

[@TeKn0_410]

I am a home mechanic and have been doing my own service on my cars for years. I’ve never had the money to go to school or found a decent enough shop to work in that would send me to school. I find your videos highly entertaining and informative. I’ve been binge watching them for a long while now.

[@josephb.2087]

I can't believe you reassembled that top half in 50 minutes you are the best.

[@candicebeebe6688]

You might want to replace the O-ring on the stub shaft ( drives the oil pump). It's easy to get at right now. Also a giant oil leak.

[@richb4517]

Yes absolutely.

[@aaronturner1072]

Is that the circular piece with the single bolt on the left side near the lower intake? If so, glad to know it has a formal name. Had a cavalier z24 with the 3.1 l...went through 2 sets of valve cover gaskets before realizing that the o ring on that needed replacing. The wonders of the gm 60 v6 engine

[@candicebeebe6688]

@@aaronturner1072 Yes it is. This is where the old 2.8 distributor used to be. O-ring seems to be a factory part. Leaks like hell.

[@northpoint1039]

I did my GF's 2003 Malibu 3100 IMG's. There is just something really satisfying about digging into the top end and replacing things. Then have it start and run Mint. That plastic connector on the plenum - Yah, I probably would have broken that too! lol...

[@Twisted_Harlock]

When Ray Retires they are going to commit him as he will prob walk around going do da doooo all the time….

[@minetogiveaway]

Watching all the other folks in the old folks home fall over and shouting "GRAVITY" at them

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@minetogiveaway :Don't you mean Ray would say, "Oops, People gravity"? Or some such? Lol

[@BigLisaFan]

You do something above and beyond and it comes and bites you on the rear end. The guys you work with can either make your day or steam your clams. We couldn't have music in the shop, One man's music is another guy's nails on a blackboard. It was also felt that while you are grooving to the music, you may not be fully concentrating on the work. Great job putting that baby back together. Surprised no one commented that the belt was put on the opposite way from when it came in.

[@markdoldon8852]

I've always told my guys (manufacturing shops) " music is okay, provided it is not so loud that I have to raise my voice to tell you something and if there is any disagreement on radio station, I get to pick, and I'll start playing my "hillbilly beethoven" collection. It's never been an issue over 40 yrs.

[@markdoldon8852]

Well, he did joke in video 1 that the belt was the problem!

[@BigLisaFan]

@@markdoldon8852 Yes he did. Surprising someone hasn't said it shortens the belt life as the cords now flex in the opposite direction.

[@timothyharrison8953]

Great video! I'm guessing all of these engines leak like this. So, GM took a lesson from Ford with their FE and MEL big blocks and split the valve train cover sealing area between the intake and head. Great lessons unlearned! No wonder it looked like the Exxon Valdez on the bottom side! I've never seen a Ford product with one of those engines, a few years, some heat cycles, and not leaking. Of course it's like every Harley owner, Rolls Royce or Pratt and Whitney aircraft engine. If it's not leaking oil, it's probably empty. I was taught on aircraft engine oil leaks, a bad leak is one you have to jump over.

[@yeahitskimmel]

Just need a guy with longer legs and your leak is fine

[@ericmc6482]

"Of course it's like every Harley...."...it's not leaking, it's marking it's territory lol.

[@barryaiello3127]

I have one of these 3.5's in my Malibu, she's a leaker all right so I just check oil every 2 weeks or so and if I'm down 1/2 a quart I add it, all in all pretty solid engine though.

[@iwal1645]

What a wonderful example of a good Automobile mechanical care repair technician, you are the hero we all need.

[@bobgordon3726]

Another great series for learning and entertaining! As some have commented when you get this deep into things it does take some time to remember where everything goes. After while they all kind of look the same. Taking the time to do the little things that will make a difference in the future is one of the things you do best, covering the exposed wires is one of them! Jealousy is a terrible thing and that one that tries to make things difficult for you is a good example. If he would try imitation that would be better for everyone's sake! As for the broken part, we all have been there and feel your pain. When you said it was a Saturn I knew if anything broke it would be rough trying to get a replacement! Thanks again for sharing your experience and hopefully things will be better next week!

[@alunwilliams5090]

You are the 1st person i know that also uses "bass ackwards". Made my day! None of my family get it.

[@charlesshepherd3560]

I'm glad you are us that you make mistakes too, it reminds me of a time I dropped a new range of the back of a truck at work and my boss told me not to worry. Mistakes happen when you're working and nothing happens if you aren't. It's nice to see that you aren't afraid to show that you are working.

[@josephgalarza4127]

I understand why you got your own shop. You are a great engineer, not just a mechanic but an artist, and your wife is cool, doing her own brakes and spark.plug replacement

[@martymahoney3711]

Don’t forget to change o ring for oil pump drive while intake is off

[@2187stanley]

Too bad he failed to replace o ring. How did he miss that? You can clearly see oil seepage from oil pump drive cover.

[@richb4517]

Alawys replace.

[@johnmerte1694]

I have learned so much from watching your repairs. Dispute bring in my 70s, I try to do my own repairs Thank You

[@randalbloomquist7812]

While watching you install the plastic hose Barb, I was thinking, stop tightening or it's going to break! That plastic hose Barb looked like it may have NPT threads. If it does, you can get a brass barb at a hardware store for a couple dollar's.

[@wrailfan]

I thought the same thing! Better longevity for a car that probably won't be on the road in 5 years.

[@K7DFA]

@Randal Bloomquist : A brass one wouldn't be as likely to "fail catastrophically". 😁

[@truthbetold9923]

Classic case of over click...

[@richardfabacher3705]

@@truthbetold9923 You beat me to it. I think I watch too many of Rays jobs. I somehow did not find the actual clicks of the torque wrenches near as satisfying as Rayclicks!

[@nelsondejesus461]

I am retired from UPS and I understand where you’re coming from no I’m not the driver I worked in the warehouse and I know how it is how they try to get on your skin I’ll get you fired or make you lose your hair but I learn in life enjoy it to the maximum you know you’re right and you know they have a problem and that’s their problem not yours so always keep your head up and keep shining I enjoy watching you very much your money back in the days when I was 15 and I was mechanics apprentice and he taught me a lot of things

[@petergarofolo9385]

Great video Ray. You always take pride in your work. 👍👍

[@thomaslyon2112]

Putting a engine together on a engine stand is fairly easy, keeping everything clean an all that stuff. BUT ,putting one together in these cramped conditions is a tuff job !!! I guess that’s why I watch your Chanel. I quit working on cars back in the mid 80s. Front wheel drive , fuel injunction , computer crap, was too much for me. So I started driving 18 wheeler coast to coast. I just retired. Almost 4 million accident free miles. Alouth the last 15years I did quit driving the east coast. Enough rambling from a old man. I hope every one has a wonderful Independence Day!!!

[@45AMT]

Yay! Another edition on this GM 3.5! Mornings with another video from Ray is a good morning even though it's snowing outside and 32 degrees here in SC.

[@shankararhuddlan270]

Thank you for showing us everything, it is nice to know that even pro's have issues and that you can be able to share your journey in honesty! its awesome! I laughed going, IV DONE THAT!!! IM NOT THE ONLY ONE! LOL You are awesome sir, never change!

[@steveschwab922]

When torquing plastic fittings, finger tight then quarter turn. If you wait for the click, your plastic part is now two parts.

[@stoopingfalcon891]

Sounds like the voice of experience there?

[@HypocriticYT]

Ray is an honest mechanic. Speaking of service people and honesty I had a small appliance repair guy come 3x to fix my front loading washer. The third time he said if it happens again it would need a new pump. After paying for three service calls I googled it and realized he knew the first time that id need a pump. I ordered one online and installed it myself. However fate got the best of him and his notice was recently in the obituaries. I don’t mind paying a good dollar for work but not to be cheated

[@oliver_klozoff]

I didn't do the intake but I just did the valve covers on my son's Impala with the 3.5 in it. When you started on this car I was hoping you would do the valve cover gaskets just so I could see how you do it versus how I did it. I didn't remove the power steering pump from the cooling crossover, you can reach all the bolts I really didn't see a reason to remove it I just left it and the picking eye in place, I just removed the six mounting bolts. I do admit putting the new gaskets in and remounting it was a little more complicated with the power steering pump in the way, but it really wasn't. I have to admit I was thinking of doing the intake gaskets as well, but seeing how the valve covers dried up the leak, and then seeing your video of how in-depth replacing just the intake gaskets is on this motor I'm glad I didn't since they weren't leaking. You should have shown your method for changing the grommets on the bolts for the valve covers because I found that to be a bit of a pain in the butt. Mostly mine were just crusty and hard and difficult to remove.

[@SubVet1984]

I’m not an auto mechanic. I am a nuclear electrical instructor. I’ve been an electrician for 40 years. Love the videos. I’ve learned a lot of techniques and information of how things work. What I would like to see is a second camera to see how you place your camera etc. I’m using techniques you’ve demonstrated to help with High Voltage nuclear maintenance. Thanks again.

[@Drtoe2ner]

Hi Ray, did this on my 3.1 and this Lisle 48300 Push Rod Remover was so handy and didn't have to mess with the torque. Thanks for all the videos!

[@matthewwatson572]

As thorough as you are with everything all the time, I'm surprised you didn't hose the undercarriage down, where all the oil had leaked, with brake cleaner :) Great job as usual, sir. If I ever need work done and in your area, I'm definitely requesting you :)

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*@**57:12* You can clearly see- Bottom alternator bolt was not tightened. The head is protruding about 1/2".

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I am really amazed at the way the wire loom has disintegrated on this car. I don't remember seeing anything quite that bad before and I've worked on some really old vehicles. I also share your distaste with that split wire loom.

[@mikegarratt5963]

I was waiting for the second video, thank you ray for the useful info, the entertainment and comical commentary you do. Keep on wrenching and ill keep on watching. My respect from 🇨🇦

[@karlkascha1261]

Ray, I don't know how you do it. Everytime that I work on my cars, I curse the car companies and their engineers. I hate fwd with transverse mounted engine. Give me a V-8 engine with rear wheel drive. You can actually work on them. Body on frame is good too. When working on anything, I take pictures and put hardware in individual Ziploc bags that are labeled appropriately. Saves time, headaches, and lost parts. You have the advantage of working on largely rust free vehicles. That helps. I'd like to see you and Ford Boss trade jobs for a week.

[@smeggerssmeghead3100]

Peter was getting some love but his new grinch buddy is being a as we say in the UK a bell-end.

[@glennwhite7906]

Every video is a learning lesson for us less proficient people. Your talents are amazing, they remind me of my race car mechanic years ago, and of course, "today is a good day to have a good day!"

[@BigBen621]

At 12:30 and other torqueing of the rear driver's side manifold bolt, the actual torque will be greater than or less than that indicated by the torque wrench, because the offset either adds to or subtracts from the torque wrench lever arm, depending on the direction of the offset relative to the handle of the torque wrench. When the offset is in line with the handle, the actual torque will be less than what the torque wrench indicates, because the offset is subtracting from the effective length of the torque wrench. When the offset is opposite to the handle, the actual torque will be greater than what the torque wrench indicates. Hope this doesn't cause a problem!

[@douglashill2469]

I agree that using a torque wrench on a crowfoot (or similar) complicates it, but I'm not sure you have the effects correct. (I'm not sure you have them wrong, either.) I'd have to draw a diagram and work it out for myself to be sure. Let's just agree that torque measurements with crowfoots are best avoided.

[@kurtc5050]

My Reee-O-Meter went off when I saw that too. I had to torque using a crows foot one time and found online there's some calculators to find the right torque setting to compensate for the offset.

[@joerivecco1794]

Rainman!!!! Thank you for the video! Your a good honest wrench! Just repaired a hack shop's mess on a 06 3.5 lifters, pushrods, upper and lower intake! Keep up the good work and helping the at home garage mechanics! Joe Riv

[@WallyST675]

Watching you tighten that plastic PCV fitting had me wincing. When it broke, I cringed hard because I've done it before.

[@dalekieffer7090]

I felt the same watching the pressure he was applying

[@mikemcguire8351]

Yelp.

[@danielclark5170]

The GM 3.5 is the same engine as the 3.1 , 3.3 engines, GM had overheating problems with those engines for years. I've heard the overheating was because of the aluminum heads on an iron engine block. And the aluminum heads cool faster than the iron block and causes head gasket leaks. Really good job on the work you did Ray.

[@ryanengle3188]

Your correct Ray. When reinstalling used push rods you want to place them back into the same rocker arms they came from. Like you said, they all wear a bit differently over time.

[@davidmiller9485]

that wasn't what he was talking about. He was going to make sure they were put back in order of removal. What he was referring to was that each pushrod be turned until it was directionally the same as removed. the idea is that one side of the "ball" will wear more/less than the other side. When I was building engines I used all new so this was never an issue.

[@Boga217]

But they won't wear out on one side because push rods rotate when engine running.

[@davidmiller9485]

@@Boga217 actually it's the lifters that rotate on the cam. Pushrods are under pressure from the rocker arm if your pushrods are rotating, you might need to lash your valves.

[@Boga217]

@@davidmiller9485 when they come up then that release of tension at top is a moment of no tension that allows the lifter to spin them...which is why they don't wear on one side unless there overlashed /over tightened. But the guy making the comment probably wouldn't understand that technical of explaining being he already has a misconception of the workings in an engine. Look at every pushrod that is in an engine working properly. It has a nice even polish...now go get a magnifying glass..it has a rotating swirl look to the wear lines as well.

[@davidmiller9485]

@@Boga217 I'm trying to keep it simple. As much as i hate to say it, it's usually better to keep things simple than try to explain them. Example, every public student has a distorted and wrong view of what an atom looks like or take electricity, everyone seems to think that electricity is magical elven things (from pixies to gnomes) that travel down a wire, That is wrong. Its about the fields moving or oscillating and even that is simplified. My point is that, in general it's best to keep it simple since it reduces the chances of misunderstanding a technical subject. So if it helps to think of electricity as pixies, go for it. It won't change your ability or lack thereof to install that new radio you just bought. :)

[@shadetree6705]

My brother-in-law replaced the leaky valve cover gasket on his Cruz but kept stripping the threads. After several attempts he asked me to take a look.for him. Everything looked okay, I asked if he was sure he wasn't over torquing the bolts, again he was positive and told me the torque adapter was set for ##. When I asked if it was inch pounds or foot pounds the look on his face was priceless and he said things that children just should not hear.

[@a-fl-man640]

be careful with the brass or steel pipe fittings, especially w/ teflon tape as it's easy to break the part they are threading into with too much torque

[@keithlibner9259]

I have only been working on cars since 1976, but a good hint for you guys. I like to keep 1 qt plastic containers around, the first layer bolts and brackets go in the first one , second layer in the second one etc. That way I am not reworking too much. I know when all the parts for the specific layer are all there.

[@fishinwithhomer]

I don’t know why, I love these valve jobs! Keep up the honest job you do!

[@ZGDX_Smiling_]

Ray co-workers have very awesome humors

[@Cknugget1]

If you ever need a fast lint free wipe for internal engine work coffee filters work great.

[@DougDingus]

They are the normie version of Chemwipes

[@thomasmcalpine287]

Know nothing about your combustion car engines , but I am amazed at your knowledge and logic you apply to the task. Well done sir for your making a unimaginable subject entertaining to a layman, Gravity.

[@terryhayward7905]

@37:20 the engine stabiliser bracket is still loose, you have the wrong bolts connecting the bracket to the block.

[@rpruneau68]

Nice job thanks for recording your progress. The trick to Wireloom is to make it work for you. You cut the wireloom to fit into the one section 39:55 when you still had an area on the other side of the sensor tee that had bare wires. A good practice while working with wire branches/tees is to rotate wireloom so the branch matches up with the slotted side and come back with electrical tape for tees and ends and misc. locations in between. Thanks again, for filming the process.

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Working with people like that ,they have no respect . Hang in there, your doing a great job.

[@robchapman6567]

He needs his own shop... working with infants is for daycare

[@glennrubel4326]

They're jealous.

[@Mech7.3]

Highlights of all your Videos is when the phone rings. I catch myself doing as well. Great videos and job well done Ray

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

Lots of good work on this engine. just bad luck that the piece of vacuum pipe broke. I would not be able to go about as fast as this, my slight OCD would force me to place all the nuts & bolts in patterns to align with where they go back, which would slow down my work considerably. Anyway, thanks for sharing and uploading, it has been a quite a journey this week.

[@jacksonhardy8432]

😆 "slight OCD"!

[@Gromitdog1]

Adding the loom is great to see but you should orient the seam at the bottom so moisture can drain easily and not collect.

[@zelfaldor]

I love your level of professionalism Ray. I am quite tempted to drive all the way down to Florida from Minnesota. Just to have you do my water pump.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

You should pay for Ray to go Minnesota this time of year. I live in Michigan and I don't want to go to Minnesota this time of year 🥶

[@gaad7938]

Ray - minor issue here: When using a crows foot (or "offset") ratchet with a torque wrench you should adjust the torque wrench setting to account for the offset of the crows foot. For example, say the finished torque required is 60 in-lb. If your crows foot is 1" from center-to-center, if you apply 60 in-lb (the "click"), the bolt actually is torqued to 65 in-lb, about 8% higher than spec. To determine the proper torque wrench setting when using a crows foot, first measure the distance c-to-c of the crows foot, then divide this measurement by 12. If the crows foot is 1" c-to-c you will get 0.0833. Add 1 to this (1.0833). Now divide your desired torque setting by this number. In your case, 60/1.0833 = 57.2 in-lb. This will give you 60 in-lb of actual torque on the bolt.

[@cranefly23]

Well, that was ‘fun’! ;-) If I had tried something like that, I would have had enough parts left over to build another car!

[@JoannaHammond]

I did! When I was about 10 my father gave me an old engine to strip and rebuild, he was a mechanic and I think he wanted me to be one as well.... :/ Anyway I had LOTS of spare parts left over, was quite funny. It was at this point that my father decided perhaps me being a mechanic was not such a good idea.

[@ilyafilru]

I did head gaskets on one of these engines in a van. That was probably one of the most difficult jobs.

[@cfzippo]

Ray, what’s your opinion of after this is all done, giving the engine a good wash/detail? With all the electronics now, some mechanics say just leave it. Like reusing cotter pins, all that oil gunk bothers me :)

[@CSXtrackworker]

I've been washing down and spraying tire foam on my engines since I first started driving in 1994 and have never had an issue with electroics. Even on my new trucks and that's taking them to the car wash and using the spray wand. My older trucks is an 08 Silverado with 300,000 miles and I've never had any electrical issues. When doing a big job like Ray did, I believe in clean cean clean in regards to cleaning down the old oil leakage and grime on the engine. When ever I work on somebodys vehicle that has leaks I fix, I make sure it is spotless. It also allows you to see if it leaks again or if a future leak happens on a different part of the motor.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

The chances of having an issue with washing everything down are low, but there is a possibility of it. Usually only when pressure washers are used, but if any connector is compromised just a little, water intrusion will show itself either right after or in a few months. If I do clean an engine down, it's usually before repair so I can see those connectors during the repair as well as locate leaks.

[@hoosiertrucker191]

There is something so gratifying about watching a torn down engine coming back together and run correctly

[@orinmangar2333]

The throttle body needs cleaning and did you put the nut for the alternator wiring back on?

[@BobBasshead]

He did mention about the alternator wire being put back on off camera, what I was wondering about the long pivot bolt at the bottom of the alternator being tightened, I have the same engine.

[@jooliaspoolia1951]

The noisy trolls don't bother me. The enjoyment for me can't be spoiled watching ray work. Having owned my own autoshop and worked in many also I just got my head down and got on with it. Gr8 work ray and most enjoyable content for mechanics and diy'ers alike.

[@JPRD2379]

Referring to background "yelling" ,some guys in reality hate themselves so bad ,they want to make everyone around them miserable too.

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

Easy now, just "normal" guys doin their thing....

[@FordBoi302]

You broke a vacuum fitting, and I'm fixing my broken vacuum with this playing in the background. Epic. I don't really need to see what you're doing because I've done that job on quite a few of those engines so I know what you're into :) Still entertaining in large amounts.

[@jaschlit]

That dude is a prick. What goes around comes around. I had to deal with a person that was obnoxious at my work, they recently got canned. Just gotta keep your head up and rise above.

[@geoffhoulahan9099]

The guy who doesn't like you making videos, is probably too embarrassed to show his lack of skills. Keep it up, I've been in the game for 15yrs and I learn something new everytime I watched one of your videos

[@gregdove453]

Out of pure curiosity, how much time did that actually take you? How much more do you think it would it have taken a novice?

[@austinkelley5614]

It really depends how much of the tools you have and how willing you are to be in these uncomfortable positions to do the job

[@capnskiddies]

That'd take a novice the whole day, doing it without instruction. Two hours would be wasted trying avoid removing stuff that has to come out. Using the video as a guide you'd save the 2 hours, so say 6 hours. Probably took him 3½ or 4.

[@randybeard6040]

I use to own a 74 Olds Cutlass Supreme-Rocket 350 engine that had over 150,00 on engine and never had a wrench on engine other than Water Pump, Points and Condenser--everything on engine was designed with great engineering including Oil Filter that hung straight down-back end of engine. It got 21 mpg on highway, much better car than anything designed today...

[@herr_barus]

58:02 You never tightened the third (front) bolt on the alternator, I think.

[@MrFrederuco]

It looks tight at 50:20. 🤔

[@jet357]

I was thinking the same thing....but it looks like it was tightened later when some vacuum hoses were installed there.

[@qrphfradio7753]

You have to remember the video is edited and not every single step makes the cut. If it did it would make for a longer video and more editing for Ray..Dont forget he releases videos every day, that work is done at home every night after a long day at the shop..

[@caddyrack]

@@qrphfradio7753 thank God someone with a bit of brain understand editing.....good call QRP HF, the rest of the peanut gallery needs to understand editing. Cheers

[@markovwms]

As I’m watching this one, I’m only 7mins in, I’m praying he blasts the grime away on the driver side of the engine. It is urking TF out of me LOL

[@usranger34]

Ray: puts tools next to open intakes Me: internal screaming

[@robertthomas5906]

Don't worry, it's ok. You can get it via magnet. If you're missing the 10 mm socket just look there.

[@truthbetold9923]

Seen that too in part one... open intake ports during continued disassembly...Ray likes living on the edge.

[@dynamic1964]

Peter for president! Lucky for Ray you`re there and keep an eye on him :) You two make my day!