Jeep Cherokee: Really Extended Crank

[@c-dub8639]

"Marie, I don't wanna hear it, go talk to the customer" Classic!

[@ericcorse]

Good info didn't realize the submersible hose existed,

[@chuckgrenci6404]

Yeah, I knew about regular fuel line (pre fuel injection) and fuel injection rated line but submersible was a new one on me. Great info. as always.

[@23thebull]

Me either. .learn something new everyday especially from Eric 😂😂😂😂

[@throttlebottle5906]

one word "ethanol" it hates the factory connector hoses used in older vehicles and happily chews up most materials, which is why the manufactures use steel and nylon tubing, which most have went to stainless steel now. with the tank low on fuel, they'd likely hear a waterfall sound spraying sound inside it when the pump is priming each key turn ;) it's hard to find any good hose that lasts, even non-submerged outside the tank! best bet is eliminate all the rubber you can replacing with other fuel tubing products. if it sounds like I learned the hard way, it's because I did. there other detergents and products in the fuel which can eat the hoses also.

[@TeemarkConvair]

nor did i

[@robertevans6481]

I am with the hundreds of other people on this...know there is a difference between fuel line and high pressure fuel injection line but this is news to me as well...

[@Okanagan48]

I'm sure the starter motor thanks you as well.

[@samvalentine3206]

After all those years of that extended cranking, now the brushes in the starter motor have been worn to little stubs - the starter probably is not long for this world. At least it's easy to get to on those straight sixes. Great video, Dr. O. Good diag - excellent fix advice and execution. Loved the little back and forth between you and Marie - and the shake of the head at the end when you sent her to the PO was priceless!

[@berlinbadger6725]

Sam Val easier then the Alternator I replaced on one last weekend! It took me longer to get it past the fan then it did to take the thing off the bracket.

[@0778drz110]

The real MVP

[@SmittySmithsonite]

That starter motor was built at a time when auto manufacturers gave a crap about quality, and customer satisfaction. I just changed the OE original starter in my '86 Grand Marquis with the 5.0 / 302 V8 back in 2016. 30 years, 230k miles! Try that with any modern vehicle. Lots of extended cranking with that vehicle, too, at random times, usually due to vacuum leaks from blown out vacuum lines, or my failure to reconnect all of them underneath the plenum ... and a broken MAP nipple another time.

[@dateatorjr9671]

So does the fuel pump

[@brianburns7211]

I can’t believe that someone would come so far to have a car fixed. This shows the impact which this channel has. It’s really remarkable!

[@zacharyzoomy]

As a Jeep Technician from Vancouver, BC, who also owns a 93 Cherokee, I appreciate your thorough diagnosis, and the straight forward repair. Amazing how this was missed for the 2 years the customer had this issue. Thanks for sharing!

[@Cheepchipsable]

Wonder of the problem was simply using the wrong kind of hose. Plus the car did run, so it was more of an inconvenience than a "problem"

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@inventoroftoast Lots of "possible" problems there, but no evidence of any there. Customer never said it lacked power etc. It seems to me lioke the owner tried to fix it himself and maybe didn't want to pay a shop.

[@youandiryan]

Those fuckin 4.0 motors are usually reliable. I'll take that 4.0 motor over any other motor any day of the week. Also a Toyota motor I'll take. Those Jeep 4.0 are tanks. as long as you do your routine maintenance they will last forever. My jeep has 300,000kms on its 4.0. and it has never once had any major issues. I am also from British Columbia

[@ronaldchurch6356]

Didn't know the diff between fuel lines, thanks for this one.

[@JVerschueren]

I knew about the different hose types, I'm just surprised there's evidently car mechanics who don't (I'm an electronics engineer). And I'm not even talking about the guy who replaced the fuel pump, because who would check for the wrong type of hose in there? -just goes to show not to take things for granted, I guess.

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@JVerschueren probably "new" hose supplied with the bargain parts lot fuel pump, been there done that! don't buy bargain pumps and don't even trust the dealer rubber parts. in the past on a Jeep, I got actual "mopar" transmission pan which came with gasket from a dealer in sealed box, guess what didn't last 6 months before cracking everywhere and dumping fluid out? (yes used chrysler atf 4+) second time I put it back with only chrysler sealant which held fine.. the 2004 factory pan rusted through and was leaking, the new pan was rusting in the exact same places by year 2... (Ohio salt belt)

[@jo300hn]

It's usually between axles

[@Micko350]

@@jo300hn 🤭

[@klwthe3rd]

I've been saying it for years. People are willing to drive that far when you know Eric O will find the problems that others miss. He puts so many other shops to shame. He has more diagnostic skill than shops 10 times bigger in size. He has my utmost respect since day 1.

[@davidbrown1037]

As a Canadian living on Vancouver Island in B.C., I am glad that you got to work on a B.C. Vehicle. I still drive my 94 Diesel Suburban, and it is very good condition. I always wanted to drive out there so you could work on a B.C. Car....... so glad that someone else did...... saved me a lot of "Loonies & Two-nies". Canadian money doesn't go as far in the US. We still have a lot of older cars here because on the lack of rust. Even at that, I was surprised at how easily the ring came out of the tank. I wondered at the lack of pressure and how it dropped when the pump shut off..... I never thought of a deteriorated hose like that or why it would..... Very good lesson. Check the trunk for horseshoes...... something kept it going!

[@SoCal209]

That diagnosis was a thing of beauty.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

South Main Auto so good Far-West Canadians are coming down for service. That says a lot for your rep Eric! Cheers!

[@richardstanyer5199]

Mr O im from Vancouver bc we speak the third language in bc OUT west ENGLISH out east its French cnd

[@daveogarf]

SO GOOD to see Ms. Marie all happy, cheerful and helpful again, after her run-in (over) and resulting Raccoon Road Rash to her car! You're lucky to have such a personable assistant as Marie! You are so adept at logical thinking that your diagnoses look like magic.

[@dcatullo]

daveogarf she talks waaay to much

[@watcherofwatchers]

@@dcatullo No, she doesn't. Good grief.

[@Vet-7174]

@@dcatullo no she does not !

[@kellyherald1390]

You have proven yet again why you are a Master Mechanic. You just raised the height of the pedestal people have placed you on. Seriously though, we all learned something new today - submersible fuel line.

[@2405jacko]

This guy has a lot of courage to drive this thing all the way from BC. It just proves how much youtubers love you , bruh!!

[@drake6143]

I live in BC and I've actually driven to NY before many years ago. It's a fun drive if you take your time, eh.

[@2405jacko]

It's a beautiful drive, don't take me wrong. I meant that he drove all that way in this vehicle. The guy's got big cojones.

[@Steven-tx9dg]

canuckguy worried ;

[@2405jacko]

@canuckguy worried I hear you. Expensive repair, but just to meet Eric I'm sure it was worth it. This proves that people like Eric are very rare in this greedy, dishonest world.

[@Cheepchipsable]

It had been like that for two years or more. Not unreliable, just hard to start.

[@tiredagain6722]

It took miss hannah years to talk back, miss Marie took a couple months!

[@chiluco2000]

That made me laugh because it's true lol!

[@tylerh629]

Its way better this way, its like a diag with sitcom vibe :)

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

is Marie and Hannah his apprentices, daughters or employees or what

[@tanis143]

@@mikesmith-wk7vy Work study type program. They get to learn how businesses work plus get to learn how to work on/take care of their cars.

[@frodestillingen]

@@tanis143 They also learn how to handle a brake-clean addicted great mechanic :P

[@rancelynch6514]

When someone does something and makes it look easy, it's because they are GOOD at it! Eric O. You Rock"

[@themalewhale59]

It's only easy if you do the diag properly. Love it when it's a quick find and fix. Top video as per usual Eric despite no brake cleaner tone. :-(

[@flagmichael]

That silent brake cleaner is obviously no good as starter fluid. Need to use the full fanfare type.

[@tomsmith29]

there was brake clean in there he maced the shit out of it

[@tomsmith29]

oops you mean the tone ! my bad

[@mechanicmike1236]

Great tip on the hose! Didn’t know there was submersible hose available, was thinking when he changed the pump it would have been a complete assembly. Learned something new today!👍

[@Tedybear315]

Thankfully some of the older stuff you can swap out parts and not the entire assembly......This 'new stuff' with "lifetime" everything is only good for the life of the car/truck. Which of course comes to an end when the "lifetime" part fails and the owner can't afford a grand for an assembly or won't repair it.... Then it's crusher time..

[@KilgoreUSA]

The banter between a father and daughter is so refreshing. Most millennials have no idea how to talk with parents or adults without rolling the eyes and texting at the same time. Mr. O your family is fantastic.

[@davidnull5590]

The wonderful Miss. Marie is an "intern" at Eric's shop. If I remember correctly she's the daughter of a neighbor/acquaintance/friend. I too enjoy their conversations.

[@m1greg125]

"NOW IT'S DROP FORGED." Ha most of my parts along with my tools are DROP FORGED. Darn Gravity. :)

[@pocketdimes1048]

M1 Greg all my 10mm wrenches and sockets are drop forged. 😂

[@stephensiler3854]

I think every wrench and socket I own is drop forged. Also magnetized from having to fish them out of crevices...

[@YukiNeko-Neko]

I drop tools and stuff so often I have 4 or 5 extendable magnet reachers and a few bendable reach grabbers laying around the garage.

[@tyree9055]

The worst ones are the ones that bounce off of something and disappear into the engine bay somewhere. It might only be minutes, but feels like hours finding those ornery devils! ☝😅

[@angrydingus5256]

Dropping something is fine. It's when you don't hear it hit the floor you have to start to worry.

[@glennrecker5593]

Wish I lived closer, you’d be my main mechanic. Love you’re channel.

[@jeremypilot1015]

Hey Eric, the laundromat called, they want their magazines back! 🤣🤣

[@brianbrundage3116]

Jeremy Pilot yeah what am I going to read now

[@jeremypilot1015]

@@brianbrundage3116 well rumor has it if you stop at South Main Auto there's a three year old copy of car and driver you can check out in the lobby.

[@TeemarkConvair]

LOL

[@goatamongsheep4296]

kitty litter absorbs most liquids.

[@tanis143]

@@goatamongsheep4296 Not sure where you were going with this.

[@chiluco2000]

I live in Vancouver BC and I once fantasized driving my car to SMA to get it fixed. I guess it's not as crazy as I thought!

[@craigiefconcert6493]

Just drive to Sabre auto in Calgary 😉

[@terrorfarce]

Between the "there's your problem, lady!!" and the "enhance" I couldn't stop laughing for about 10 minutes. Eric, you really should put a disclaimer at the start of your videos warning us that we'll probably spit coffee/soda all over our monitors due to the hilarious lines you give us. I'm a weekend mechanic and most of what you cover isn't something I am equipped to handle, but the comedy will always have me coming back for more and I can't thank you enough for what you do!

[@marct3928]

...and "drop forged"! :)

[@danielbierwirth2190]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4XLi3t5jaqlpdE Enhance, Enhance, Enhance, Enhance,

[@klwthe3rd]

And "sausage and a pancake!" The Austin Power references are my personal favorite 😁

[@BlondeWick]

You really give a Guy hope that buying a nice relatively rust free used vehicle can be maintained and kept in like new condition as long as you care for and maintain/repair it promptly and properly! Thanks man

[@merc68k]

Tapping the lock ring back into place, Eric says "c'mon sweet victory"… subtitles say "c'mon sweet injury"! Sounds about right if that were me trying to do that lol! Another great video, interesting problem!

[@svendholme3627]

Thank you Eric, You just saved me from dropping the fuel tank on my 95 Grand Cherokee. I learned two things, one is the tip about submersible fuel hose and getting a glimpse of your fuel real test relay. I have a crank/no start problem and since I am 80 years old and live in Florida heat did not want to drop the fuel tank. I ran a jumper directly from the battery to the 87 pin of the fuel relay socket and Bingo 39psi. Did not even have to get under the car. Now the grim task of R&R the crankshaft sensor. I always learn from you.

[@danjoneshistory]

Man, your diagnostic skills are on-point. I love watching these videos!

[@fightingfalconfan]

I could tell he was getting a little irritated with Marie's back talk. As a mechanic myself and have jobs lined up; all I want to do is get through them as efficiently as possible and save the shop talk for some down time. Great diag as usual Eric! So far my hardest thing I am learning is electrical diag.

[@WouterB76]

Watching your videos is not only educational but also uplifting because of the ambiance you create, thanks Eric!

[@donaldswink6259]

Hello Eric O, I just wanted to let you know that I bought you a present and it’s in shipment as we speak so I’m not sure when your going to get it, it’s coming from Houston Texas and was shipped out yesterday, 7-15-19 it’s suppose to come USPS. I got this for you because of your kindness you show to people by doing things for them and not charging anyone a single penny, and the fact you make me laugh. Keep those videos coming because I enjoy them very much. Have a great day Eric O,

[@SouthMainAuto]

Don't get me wrong now, I do run a business and charge for what I do. I do thank you for the gift thought!

[@donaldswink6259]

I’ve seen you do things their for free. You straightened that ladies door so she could get her car to the body shop. I seen you fix that guys car that was having problems with his keys. I seen you help that young lady that hit a raccoon with her car. I seen you help that other young lady put brakes on her car and I also see you give a car away amongst other nice things you do.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Two years, two years!, the clues were all there, it's a wonder it ran as good as it did and lasted as long as it did, great video

[@randyeastman4500]

took awhile for the hose to degenerate .

[@gungadinn]

It's a good thing that the Jeep wasn't called upon to pull a greasy string from a pigs butt or it would have been in trouble. With fuel pressure that low, the Jeep had to have been low on power.

[@bigragu6828]

Having ALL the fuel pressure now, that things gonna be a hot rod.

[@rharris5811]

I'm suprised it didn't run lean from lack of fuel pressure and volume

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@randyeastman4500 Yeah, but it had that symptom since the guy owned the car and with another engine. Wondering if they simply swapped the hose onto the new pump. Eric said other clamp wasn't tight either.

[@bojensen1761]

Every time I watch one of Eric O's videos I learn something. Best Channel on KZbin.

[@MrBillrookard]

I had very similar issues with a 95 Grand Cherokee. It had a fuel pump regulator failure and it's built into the fuel pump. Long story short, I took the in-tank pump out, bypassed it, and made the whole thing into an external pump/external regulator system. Never had another issue.

[@NoWr2Run]

THAT'S THE WAY TO DO IT.

[@wildbill23c]

Great idea...having it external is much easier for future access for sure.

[@5.43v]

Did you hook the original wiring to the external pump

[@michaelhansen3598]

Glad Marie is there to give you a hard time right back!

[@ronbaynes2755]

You have made the starter very happy too. Nice work !

[@NoWr2Run]

THE BATTERY TOO.

[@scm37390]

After watching you for only a few months, it is very evident you know exactly what you are doing. You obviously have years of experience and own your own successful auto repair facility. My only question is why you continuously give these arm-chair mechanics, that obviously 2nd guess everything everyone does, so much consideration by constantly explaining to them why you check things that may not seem obvious.. You are doing your PAYING customers an immensely valuable service by simply being thorough. Keep up that ethic!! Thank you for being you!!!!!

[@daytontechnician]

SMA video first thing in the morning. BEST MONDAY EVER! My day is complete!

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Good Job, didn't know about the submersible hose. No Fuel Press, No Start! Miss Marie's funny. Now you know what your kids will be like when they're older!

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

"crank it" /*looks at cam in a nonchalant manner* / You Smug Buster. Am not a mechanic, but sometimes i wish i could spend a few weeks at your shop, soaking up the knowledge, and lend a hand. Thanks for the smiles!

[@edgarespinosa3948]

Great mechanic brother,and your job is superclean congrats keep it up

[@robertabbott8402]

Eric, You're a freaking Genius! awesome fast diag and fix. A treat to watch a master at work!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

WOW. I never new there was a submersible fuel pump hose. Great fix. The Jeep thanks you and I thank you as a Jeep owner.👍👍👍

[@pi1797]

Awesome video. The older 4.0 motor’s were darn near indestructible. I know a couple of friends with several hundred thousand miles on them. Person took good care of the Cherokee why no rust. Marie giving Eric questions about the CC. “Go to the post office “ 😂😂

[@jeffreygorey5540]

About 20 years ago I owned an 87 Cherokee 4.0. I loved it. One day in the dead of winter I was leaving work and it was below zero outside so I went out to start it and let it warm up a bit before driving home. I started the jeep and went back inside the building while she was warming up. 15 minutes later I go outside and I can hear the jeep screaming. I run over to it and the engine is running like the pedal is mashed to the floor. There is a giant black hole in the snowbank behind the tailpipe. When I shut it off the temp gauge was pinned at max overheating. Turns out the accelerator cable had popped off. This 15 year old(at that time) engine with over 200k miles on it had been pinned at full throttle for upwards of 15 minutes in subzero temps. I hooked the cable back up, let her cool down for a bit and drove it for another 5 years with no problems at all.

[@samvalentine3206]

@@jeffreygorey5540 - wow, that's an indicator on the engine's indestructiveness! Like when a diesel decides to run away and rev itself to oblivion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH21l5yiZpl4iqs

[@Garth2011]

The straight 6 design itself is efficient just from the engineering and design point of view. Something to do with the firing order sequence and the crank. They are known for high torque, longevity and great fuel mileage. It's sad the auto makers don't continue to use them but they are a tad too long apparently for the ending design they want up front.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Remember, it's a west coast vehicle, they don't rust much out here. I drive an 03 Mazda Protege 5 and if it were from NY, it'd be in the boneyard due to rust, but since it's a west coast vehicle from the get go, very little rust, solid as the day it rolled off the lot not too far from my house. :-)

[@Bobbywolf64]

I can attest to that as well. My old jeep had a 4.0L, but I added an electric radiator fan. I had the fan on a switch. I can't tell you the amount of times I forgot to turn the fan on, and the engine was well into the red, starting to buck and cough. Let it cool, and it ran like a top again. They were miserable when it came to gas milage, but super reliable and resistant to negligence.

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Thanks for teaching us all about that hose. Did not know that little deal. Bet its causing hundreds of people issues.

[@purenupe1]

The feeling of being correct, and or solving the puzzle makes it all worth while!

[@dpratt776]

Young, people... been around for a nano second and know everything. Another great video.

[@DIYAutoHomeschool]

Top notch, high quality video as usual sir. As usual, you're a true professional and a credit to the profession.

[@KY.0009]

I'm about to convert the dual fuel pump setup in my 87 BMW to a single pump system, and I'm eternally grateful that I learned about submersible fuel line BEFORE beginning that project. Thanks again Eric O for being awesome!

[@heathersanborn4914]

One of best vehicles ever made , pre OBD2 jeeps , awesome find fix and free tip on the fuel line difference 😘

[@CraigClarkson]

A feel-good troubleshooting and successful repair.

[@michaelzernie7092]

I live in northern Intario Canada. Love watching your videos man. Learned how to fix my 2003 and 2013 grand caravan watching you. Saved myself hundreds of dollars. You freaking rock man. And it helps that Mrs O is really cute lol. Peace bro. Keep hammering.

[@Josh-sw6ol]

I love that feeling of joy and happiness that comes through the video when you figure things out like this

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Excellently quick, accurate diagnosis and fix.

[@saulbriones742]

Love the bond between father and daughter.. i've been trying to get my daughter to learn few things while in the shop but she's just not interested... great job.. keep it up

[@MTTech]

Not his daughter, but you still make a point with kids nowadays..

[@guillermocarrillo3959]

LOL- Marie sure talks a lot more than Hanna did.

[@tompeterson3210]

Too much😄

[@dewyatt]

I think she's getting on Eric's nerves a bit. :D

[@danmiller6890]

Wayyyyy too much.

[@craigyanta8482]

Haha sparkley eyes.. big smile...built in confidence....great kid !

[@johnadams3870]

Now that Jeep will run for another 2 or 3 hundred thousand miles, like mine did. I had to go to the submersible fuel hose store one time too. Marie is a genius for figuring that out for you Dr. Eric The Car Guy! Thanks for your good work Sir!

[@M.A.T.T.A.L.I.A.N.O]

Damn...all the way from BC CAnada....that’s a long haul. At least he wasnt calling on the phone looking for free advice every day

[@DeadKoby]

That's a problem I've not seen... How conclusions are reached is the most interesting part of the channel. Good stuff.

[@mikefrayman5224]

Good thing he has a good starter

[@terryhites1]

Great diagnosis! The difference between a mechanic and a parts changer....

[@spaceinvadertoo]

New SMA video, Monday morning and a cup of coffee. Perfect week already. 11,000 views in 3 hours, dedicated subscribers.

[@63256325N]

I'm truly amazed that didn't leave him on the side of the road a long time ago. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@tylerh629]

Man I wanted to be the first guy from British Columbia to visit SMA :( TBH I'm surprised the jeep made it there, that's about 4000 km... p.s. I am studying to become an automotive technician. I want to be a good one like you and not a parts cannon guy. Maybe then people here wont have to drive across the continent for a decent mechanic.

[@brianburns7211]

Tyler h Good luck in school.

[@JamesPalylyk]

Seconded, watching from Vancouver!

[@DanielPace92]

Good to see an old XJ in the shop. I have a 1990, 1991, and 2000 XJ and love the things. Did the fuel pump on both the '90 and '91 when I got them since they were bad, but I just used full drop in replacements. I didn't feel like replacing just the pumps, especially since both Jeeps had been sitting in fields for 10 or more years with old fuel. Plus the 1990 and 1991 are my trail rigs/play toys and would rather have confidence on the trails with them having new units.

[@craigiefconcert6493]

I’ve been thinking of getting an old jeep as a trail rig. Any best year or model?

[@MWestern-m4g]

Having Maria is a good substitute for Mrs O!! Can't get a break!

[@brianhind6149]

My grandfather always told me that when you know nothing, it is easy to learn something. Ergo, I have a REAL easy time learning things. Today I learned there is "sumersible fuel hose......I would call immersible fuel hose, but what do I know ? I would have thought that fuel hose would be the same inside & out. I learned a great truth today....THANK YOU Eric "O".

[@mdotguy]

Immersed can mean partially under the surface. Submerged is fully under the surface.

[@andrewmather4617]

How can a cool video like this have 10 dislikes?

[@johna2327]

perhaps 10 people used the same incorrect fuel lines on theirs and is now embarrassed? Or maybe they are 10 of those kind of people. You know..................Morons! Who knows. Some just like to be nasty. I liked this video. It is not every day you see a car with a gas waterfall built in to it's gas tank. Kind of makes me have to use the bathroom thinking of it.

[@danielbierwirth2190]

True Confession...... I only recently learned that you can undo a "like/unlike" selection. If I hit "unlike" by mistake when trying to "like" a video, I would just hit like afterwards to try to equal out my accidental unlike... I would guess many persons are in the same boat I was in up until last year when I discovered this neat trick of simply clicking the wrong button a 2nd time to undo your mistake.

[@AaronBelknap]

What a great diagnosis and keeping that old Cherokee alive. I did not know about the submersible hose. Thank you for showing the un-sponsored footage of this mysterious piece of the fuel system. As David below said, the starter motor thanks you!

[@olspanner]

No wonder he was cranky - imagine putting up with that for 3 years!!!

[@unclebob5686]

What, the starting issue or the smart mouth chick?

[@jameskane319]

"Cranky".....I see what you did, there

[@bashafacin]

rofl

[@jasonHadley420]

@@unclebob5686 over the head lmao

[@mtnman6278]

Another good job! I had an 89 w/ 4.0 and the Jeep service manager told me they should fire by 4 seconds of cranking. Also they are very sensitive on electrical connections resistance. Around my years they had crank sensor problems so they took a sensor apart and found out the contacts had green build up on them. If you have one with a crank sensor acting up unplug it and crank it for 2mins to cycle it so it cleans it. Then reconnect it and try to start it. It worked for me like he said. Told me on Jeeps the harness connectors need to be totaly clean making good contact or it will cause a crank sensor problem. Submersible fuel line is a new one on me! I have seen soggy fuel lines before but not inside the tank. 👍👍

[@Rickimusic]

👍🏼 Marie is so happy. Being around you seems to lighten folks souls. Well done as usual. 🛴

[@atticstattic]

_Zen and the Art of Auto Maintenance_

[@Arnold7221]

Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down. I know their not as great as all the rest of us, have work on being more perfect. Great video thanks EricO you give us a great shot in the arm for more confidence.

[@johntuttle5396]

All the way from British Columbia? Talking about the mountain coming to Mohammed! Good ears, nice fix!

[@thumpper88]

Another fan from British Columbia here 👋

[@Lawson80]

I'd say he probably ended up saving money traveling all the way to South Main Auto Repair. I don't know how many crappy mechanics I've been to, to solve a rough idle issue with my T30 X-trail .... would have nearly been cheaper for me to ship my car from Australia to Eric in Maine to get the actually sorted for once. It just goes to show you how lazy, unskilled and apoptotic the vast majority of "mechanics" are these day. What Eric classes as an "An easy diag" none of the previous tradesman located and fix ... they should all be ashamed of themselves, and have their trade tickets taken off them.

[@skyhappy]

@@Lawson80 what was the cause of the idle issue

[@mcclure440]

@@Lawson80 Amen, same problem in states with a lot of mechanics. I swore I wouldn't do any more car repairs myself cause I'm an old man now, just went through a lot of shoddy fixes but the motivation is back to do my own work because its hard to hold them accountable, lots of B.S. when you call them out. Finding someone like Eric is hard.

[@Andrew_VA7AXS]

I too am from British Columbia

[@zachbidlack7336]

I wash that you were my mechanic! You go all the way through the steps to diagnose. I can't do most of what you do but it sure helps to let my mechanics know what to look for!

[@stf2400]

Great video

[@nbrowser]

Thanks for gettin a fellow British Columbian all fixed up Eric, and yeah...that's the kind of vehicle condition we deal with all the time here in the Vancouver area...heck I just had to do the front brake hoses on my own daily driver...503,000Km on it and YES the fittings moved very easily without needing a drop of WD40!

[@atticstattic]

Definitely need more Marie....

[@jessegonzalez7454]

Who wants to smell like gas?

[@atticstattic]

@@jessegonzalez7454 O de Petroleum Distillates....

[@werecow68]

Another South Main success story. Can't imagine how thrilled your customer was to finally get his Jeep fixed. Those 4.0L will outlast the cockroaches.

[@A3203503]

32 PSI is the idle pressure if anyone was curious, and what's with the no noise brake clean appearance?

[@2405jacko]

Yeah. what the heck Eric?

[@antonioar21]

Yep, i listen to these while in my office sometimes not looking, I had to rewind to see the brakleen section after hearing that he used it.

[@kirkfranks1]

Canadian brake cleaner supplied by customer? Too polite to make the noise.

[@rjskoko]

The brake parts cleaner was just a stunt double for starter fluid (which should make it's own "engine roaring" sound).

[@Papi4l2]

It played in my head lol

[@ryanmacewen511]

Wow! Mind Blown. Didn't know of this hose. I converted my car from in-tank to inline pump, and dangled a filter in the tank for a pickup. Pretty sure my fuel line was of the standard hi-pressure variety, and NOT submersible. Thanks as always!

[@berlinbadger6725]

Ahh SMA, come for the commentary, stay for the automotive expertise!! Another great video, thanks for all you do Eric!

[@rickr7333]

I also didn't realize there was a different fuel line for inside the tank. Thanks for the heads up!

[@danielrush2747]

I like that you spoke the word of God. I watch you alot ok.

[@envisionelectronics]

daniel rush well he’s a Christian, so that makes sense.

[@flagmichael]

He's a better man than I am - I tend to speak godless things when wrestling with cars.

[@Brian-lw4su]

If I could drive my car to South Main Auto when I have problems I would but New Zealand just seems too fair. Learn so much from Eric! Keep up the great work. Coz Theres ya problem lady!!

[@bostedtap8399]

Scary dangerous, it's only highly volatile fuel!. Great diagnosis and "Correct repair". Buy yourself an ice-cream. Thanks for sharing and best regards from the UK.

[@Bobbywolf64]

How was that leak dangerous? All the leaking fuel was leaking back into the tank. The worst that would have happened to our canadian buddy is that the jeep would quit running at all when the hose finally fell off fully.

[@bostedtap8399]

@@Bobbywolf64 Oh dear!, Oh dear!.

[@chiluco2000]

@@Bobbywolf64 I think he meant when he pulled off the hose from the fuel pump and it was draining on the car frame or the steady fuel drops falling on the engine (but Mr. O saw that on time and placed a rag)

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@natemcgee Oh the irony.

[@joeclarke9782]

Great diagnostics. Such nice peeps in New York. Mr and Mrs O and Miss Marie. What a team.

[@rstevewarmorycom]

I'm guessing: Either fuel pump or Intermittent ignition key switch contact when in the start crank position.

[@rstevewarmorycom]

Well, I learned there was submersible gas lines.

[@trudyburns86]

the best mechanic i have ever seen, thanks Lewis

[@Agent22817]

wait a fuel pump removal which doesn't have a full tank of gas? Better play the lotto there Mr. O.

[@jaredstrehlein5605]

good point.

[@rickr7333]

Too late, he used his luck on this...

[@danr5105]

Customer has a no start condition,all they know how to do is put in fuel. It is so true that many no starts come in with a full tank.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Well car has been in this condition for years, so car was still reliable, just didn't start right away.

[@precisionautodiagnosticsre8109]

Thats great information to know Mr O. Ill never make the mistake of using regular fuel line in the tank on a pump. You are the Man Mr O... I always learn something new when i watch one of your videos...

[@hopson77]

No brake cleaner sound effect?! :)

[@cruisepix]

That sound effect must be copyright protected and against YT rules of engagement!

[@regmason2329]

Your channel has more insight and information than ANY other!

[@fascistpedant758]

Some brake cleaners are nonflammable except for the propellant used. Others aren't volatile enough and go right through as droplets (especially in cold weather). I often find piles of old rags spinning around in those big tin boxes at the laundry mat, Marie could've used that as packing material. The guy did well in driving across the country rather than leave it with AvE. Merci pour un autre vjo interessant.

[@fauxhawksexipapi]

That's why you have to use starting fluid, the right product for the right job.

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Great troubleshooting on this one.

[@nigelstringfellow5187]

Another Monday another great SMA video,thanks Eric !

[@1996turbocamaro]

Eric, another car repair completed - good job - I didn't know about the submersible fuel line either - learned something new - Thanks :)

[@harriettedaisy2233]

I thought I was crazy for wanting to get my pickup to you. I'm only in NJ.

[@gooburrum]

Great to see a long term issue successfully rectified. Gives you a lot of satisfaction. Congratulations. Great video.

[@1013redoak]

Mariie has a little sass to her! I love that!

[@RobertSmith-nm5vj]

Michael Wilder .......she is very young but a little less sass as she matures would be very helpful!...and no does mean “no”.... and yes does mean maybe!.....women in conversation often say “yes” to mean they heard what was said; or that they understand your point of view - not that they agree with a course of action!.....

[@Cheepchipsable]

Probably great to watch if it's not your money and time being wasted. Can get really aggravating to have an employee who wants to keep talking when there is work to be done.

[@AlbertaPatriot1985]

Hannah trained her well 😂

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Nice one Eric, and all the way from the "wet" coast. :-) And it's an old skool Jeep from nearly 30 years ago too. I did not know about the submersible fuel hose line thing either. However, I've been shade tree mechanicing at a buddy's house while they gallivant across Europe on summer vacation with their 15 YO son as I take the weekend to replace the timing belt in my 03 Mazda Protege 5 for its third belt, though my very first time ever doing one of these, let alone on a Mazda. Probably one of the most difficult parts was getting the side motor mount off, and it took buying a deep socket and a breaker bar to get that, but what ended up being the bigger issue, putting the new belt on and keeping TDC. That is, until I reread the instructions and it said to start at the crank and move up to the cams. I did this by removing the idler wheel, tensioner pulled back by an allen key to be held by the alternator pulley while I thread and then reinstall the idler and then release the tensioner back. works great. After multiple tries from the top down the TDC kept shifting, that is until I reversed the order, I think I have it, and it's all mostly put back together but hopefully after work to get to where I can crank it to see if it runs. :-) The culprit? a broken tensionor spring that got caught up in the exhaust cam sprocket and likely compromised the old belt that was likely nearing the end to begin with. The Mazda has 187K+ miles on it and the belt was likely replaced before I bought it in 2012 with 110K+ miles. Anywhoo, not done anything this involved on a car in a very, long, time. Ooof!