Jeep Compass - starter Remove and Replace

In this video I swap out a starter on a jeep Compass that just so happen to die in my bay 😖! That's never the phone call you want to make to the customer. -Enjoy!
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[@aleblanc3547]

For a story teller you’re a pretty good mechanic. 😂

[@gulliver3644]

One of the most entertaining and hilarious SMA videos ever. Of course it was presented with utmost respect to Mrs O. And damn well should have been! Child birth experience reminds me of a place and time long ago when a young Vietnamese woman was giving birth in a muddy ditch. 5 very young combat G.I.’s learned very quickly the value of innocent life and the happiness we gave to that lovely young little mom. We were kids just like her. I’m 74 now, I pray that little girl and her mom are happy and healthy,

[@DIYDaveOK]

"When I saw the Saint Bernard come in through the cat door..." That may be the most frighteningly vivid and apt description of childbirth I've ever heard. And it took an SMA video to do it. 😁😁😁😁

[@iblistarhun]

Eric, I’ve got ADHD pretty badly. Watching your videos helps me 1) realize that I’m not alone in the constant, rambling, meandering internal dialogue and 2) see what I must look like to other people. Great as always!

[@farmcentralohio]

Don't worry about what other people think, we are all a little crazy or weird in our own way if a person were to look real close :)

[@themalewhale59]

The SMA starter motor monologue is pure quality entertainment. Like having a beer with a friend while they do a job they really don't want to do. Classic. Loved it.

[@shaneharrison4775]

Couldnt have said it any better.

[@Lowkey_ID]

Right? Reminds me of my uncle, when in town we always go to his shop and hang around him just for the entertainment value of his conversation while he's doing a set of brakes or rebuilding a transmission.

[@dustinhale2429]

Didn’t learn much about replacing the starter but the commentary was worth its weight in gold.

[@ladycognac1974]

Yeah. Onto the next starter video. My anxiety is high right now

[@andrewmather4617]

You see, this is why i've been subscribed for years now, not only do you learn a lot from your video's, you get a bloody good laugh at the same time! Never change please.

[@dalesanders7028]

3yrs ago and just as valid. After removing the throttle body I found that grabbing wires to the starter, pushing it backwards away from the flywheel and then tilting it up and out, worked easily. The old starter looked so rough it was ready to retire. The parts desk took the old one. The new starter was just under $100. Thanks again. I'm getting ready to change the rear drum brakes on this 2008 Heap Compass. And underneath the engine there is a bar where the engine mount sits. I have this new part. Watching your videos 10X or more and I feel like I'm ready to crawl under this thing, but I'm getting too fat. It's like a walrus moving up and down a beach. Happy birthday to your 3yo. Can you grab me a part the next time you're at the yard?

[@parochial2356]

Eric's color commentary is worth listening to for 42 minutes... :)

[@TheAutobodyking]

Yes it is

[@shaneharrison4775]

Yeah I know I love hearing him just going for it it comical and funny too

[@wyattoneable]

My friend, you crack me up. I know people hang around for your one liners and stories. The birth experience story was awesome. Poor Vanessa. I respect her more now. I completely forgot what I came here for now.

[@SouthMainAuto]

you came here to watch how to change a starter duh haha

[@Cheepchipsable]

Eric O in the birthing room with his Jeep cap, torch and Big Nasty, "Well *there's* your problem lady!"

[@chrishartley1210]

And "this leg is in the way, let's tie it up here so I don't have to work one handed".

[@parochial2356]

I shudder to mentally visualize that scene.

[@alannorman6402]

Cheepchipsable funny! 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelowen1750]

You forgot the Brake Clean sound...

[@brandonsimunac]

"Just remember, viewers: If I can deliver it, YOU can deliver it. Thanks for watching!"

[@macgyver2417]

Best narrative Ive heard in quite a while.

[@DIYDaveOK]

Alright: Childbirth, Sean Connery, and a broken Jeep: This one is destined for the SMA Hall of Fame. 😁

[@Asomesauc]

story about the suspended license as well

[@talenttrading]

I don't know nothin bout birthin no babies Miss Scarlet

[@nathanrspain]

I thought the same exact thing when my first child was born!!!! I was like oh that's a tiny head, then all of a sudden, BAM, whole big head pops out!!!!

[@markh.6687]

And yodeling through the air ducting!

[@julsonlewis8630]

St Bernard through the cat door 😳😆😢😂

[@michaelblacktree]

I clicked to see why a starter replacement video is 40+ minutes... stayed for the commentary. 👍

[@SimplyDiagnostics]

The BEST monologue I've ever listened to. You're awesome mate 🤣🤣🤣

[@SouthMainAuto]

You're awesome Steve!

[@mattwillson8280]

Everyone i've ever met from the finger lakes area has the same sense of humour as Eric O.........just excellent people . I used to deliver in North Rose four days a week , beautiful place .

[@MrRShoaf]

"Clean as a whistle" comes from the days of steam trains. The locomotive got filthy from all of the smoke, oil and road grime. The exception was the whistle as with each blow the whistle would be steam cleaned.

[@daslynnter9841]

idk if this maybe popularized the phrase, but wiki says its been used since the 1700s, and derives from how clear and pure a sound whistling is. beginning as clear as a whistle, transferring into clean as a whistle.

[@cliffordgrupke4805]

@broomsterm google says comes from beheadings with a sword. A good swing, resulting in a clean cut, caused the sword to create a "whistling" sound as it cut through the air.

[@jeffshearer5125]

If it's on my phone it has to be true .

[@daslynnter9841]

@@jeffshearer5125 i mean, ive also always heard its a derivation of clear as a whistle, just wanted to provide some support

[@phlydude]

@Coral Shipman railROAD

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Worked on an old large ford sedan several years ago that overheated, had eleven out of a possible eleven coolant leaks and leaky valve covers. Got it all fixed, ran the engine to test for leaks and overheating in their driveway. They heard it running, came out all happy. Went to road test and........the battery quit. They weren't happy at that, but it was obvious the battery was old. One new battery and they were happy again. Mr. O. you did a great job, even cleaned the Neg cable end and post.

[@Tommy_Mac]

"Like a Saint Bernard coming through the cat door" OMFG priceless...ROFL!

[@ChessIsJustAGame]

I had to stop the video, I was laughing so hard. 😂

[@richardclark7948]

That was fricking hilarious!!!

[@91cblove]

Bro I’m dying

[@n3misis334]

I actually had tears from laughing so hard

[@nickidewet7711]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@williamgagnonroadboxservice]

Hi Sarah I mean Eric Like you I’m super busy at the shop Everybody is stuck home so they think they can drop them off and come back 2 weeks later. LOL I’m out 2 weeks on repairs. So life is good. Be safe my friend and give the family lots of hugs and kisses 😘

[@davidsawyer1599]

The screwdriver is happily riding along in one of the cars you fixed!

[@JD-iu3vi]

I didn't get the amber alert on my phone.

[@blowfishofdoom]

Things that have been left in my cars, Screwdriver (left inside door when dealer fixed electric window took a ride from SF to SD should have charged for a dealer transfer), a hook or pick, an OBD II scanner.

[@arcadeuk]

I got a free mechanics screwdriver once. It was a fancy Facom one

[@NBSV1]

I found a snap on ratchet stuck in a fender once. I’ve also found a few screwdrivers and small tools. Usually I try to return them if it’s a truck from a place that does most of their own work. I figure it’s good in the hopes the stuff I loose returns. The best is a light I lost for over a month. It was found when the truck came back for a service. Was still stuck to the bottom. Charged it up and works fine.

[@jacobdellinger4931]

:(

[@JESUSMARTINEZ-yw2dr]

Thanks 🙏 from a Mexican god blessyou man

[@nfb615]

This is the funniest mechanic video I've ever seen. This is why I will always be a subscriber.

[@RyanBlace]

Was laughing so hard I almost couldn't see through the tears!

[@gsims8208]

I pulled you up for the first time, as a woman that doesn't work on cars I am curious to see what it takes to replace a starter. I do own a Jeep Compass, and believe that I need to replace my starter. Doing my research now, on cost of part, and labor. Love your story telling, although I get the impression you could have been a good doctor, due to your desire to know how things work, and fix them. So many parts to remember. WOW.

[@JamesSterling]

Now this is why I watch whatever Eric O does. It's the stories like the childbirth epic that keeps me around.

[@Condorinflight]

This was one of my favorite videos of South main Auto 😊🏁🇺🇸

[@kastooMcFry]

"Wouldn't it be funny if I got two of these stuck in here??" and then it happened. That was fun. Thanks, Eric.

[@RM-dr8sj]

Changed my started alone (first time) all thanks to this video! I just had a hard time focusing on how to take the starter off and then back on or the story 😂

[@adamhill1419]

Hey Eric, greetings from Arizona! This morning I used what I've learned from your videos to diagnose and fix an exposed wire that was shorting and repeatedly blowing a fuel injector circuit fuse on my '05 Deville. Just thought you might like to know you helped someone today. Much appreciated!

[@rau1367nt]

Eric, you have an awesome gift of gab! Really enjoy listening to you when you are working by yourself. You did not strike me as an unlawful character when I met you. Ross

[@mikeprice4566]

Eric, having watched all of your videos, the Jeep Compass is the funniest of all! You were really on a roll! Keep up the great work and videos!

[@KC-vp7wn]

I so wish we had a mechanic like you in our state. Honest and about the best I've ever seen!

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

Great video Eric. I ordered a set of Mac hard handle screw drivers for ya. 8 piece set. I should be getting them from my Mac guy on Wednesday. Then I will send them out or drive down on Saturday to deliver them.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh come on man you don't have to do that!

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

@@SouthMainAuto It's no problem. my appreciation for all the videos and tips you put out for us to know

[@Papi4l2]

What a great guy. And his names feeney? Do u get the feeney call often? Lol

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

@@Papi4l2 lol 😂

[@jtthill5475]

Best part of any SMAR video is when Eric pretends to talk to the camera and is really having a conversation with himself. Makes me feel right at home listening. Nice job being able to reach AND see the bolts. Usually one or the other. Thanks for sharing.

[@themoondoggie1]

Hopefully the customer watches the video and sees the problem and the good honest work you do. I can only dream of South Main Auto moving into my area.

[@chuckmays3857]

You deserve an Academy Award for this one! Education and Entertainment rolled into one video.

[@caprice572009]

Did you remember to reattach the evap line to the intake after you put it all back together?

[@kevinmiller4486]

I was thinking that as well

[@blueboy387]

Or the ziptie

[@travis1555]

thought the same thing and why was the idle so high after startup

[@riveneva1519]

I was wondering that as well... thought I saw it off to the side when he was hooking up the battery.

[@earlpoon6]

It will come back in again and Eric will say..."There's your problem lady!"

[@Bigcrappie1208]

I enjoy the closing time conversations to yourself, it’s definitely time to go home when you start answering yourself!

[@boboften9952]

Answering Yourself is Fine . Getting the wrong answers , answering yourself ..... well .

[@brianmeek5236]

Had an old guy tell me ,open the hood if you can't see the ground you don't want to work on it

[@cliffordgrupke4805]

Bob Lutz, during the "cab forward days" at Chrysler, used to say that the engine compartment wasn't packed tight enough if it took less than a week for a bucket of water to drain through.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i remember back in the late 70's and early 80's, we had a truck and you could climb into the engine compartment and sit in there

[@skip7243]

@@JasonHalversonjaydog I have a 66 Mustang 6 cyl & can change the oil & filter without getting under it!

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

@@skip7243 and compare that to these fancy new cars, friend of a friend had an expensive foreign sports car and he had to actually pull the engine out just to change the oil!

[@uzaiyaro]

That's why I love my Holden Calais. 2004, Buick 3800, rear wheel drive, limited slip diff, simple as can be. You can also see the ground on three sides, and climb into the engine bay with barely anything removed. It's such a dream to work on.

[@scottjohnson5449]

your stories were well worth the video so much ... that i didnt really watch the r&r of the starter!!!! YOU SIR ARE A TRUE MAD MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL !!!!! and yes ive had days like this my self!!!! been mechanic for 48yrs. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EHKOS]

Jeep is like the kid who's supposed to clean his room and just shoves everything under the bed.

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya haha

[@8avexp]

My '88 Cherokee's starter crapped out right in my garage once. Had a junkyard NAPA starter, put it in and it works fine. It's easy to reach on the 4-liter straight six.

[@85square]

Why is that so true

[@sparkie5571]

Lost Marbles Adv those didn’t just have problems ‘under the bed’

[@crowttubebot3075]

@@8avexp Yeah, but unfortunately, that has nothing in common with today's Mercedes and Fiat designed Jeeps. Chrysler makes nothing but junk now, and it is not even their fault.

[@gilmansgarage6341]

Glad I am not the only one , 1st time customer and things go wrong. Hurts more when you have a honest heart and pride in your work.Great job.

[@jessegonzalez3011]

Eric ! i cant tell you how much i enjoy the videos but love the commentary!!!!! '' the saint Bernard threw the cat door"

[@grantw49gw]

Best sma video ever

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

Eric you’re great mechanic and an even better storyteller- real good videos, (lighting, sound, camera position) Thank you!!!

[@boatdr.t5737]

I could listen to you tell stories all day !! Most entertaining starter ever !!

[@johndery9614]

Thank you so much for this video Eric, this happened to my daughter’s Jeep Compass. Happy to say she is back on the road!

[@MeMakeSparks]

I've been watching SMA for over four years now. I missed this one. One of the funniest I've ever seen! I'm glad that Y-Tube is throwing these older videos in my feed!! Priceless!! 😆😆😆 I hope Mrs. O doesn't watch your videos! 😳🤪🤪

[@ShercoBill]

Just a simple burnout... at 2am...driving my fathers car....no license....lol

[@kapekodbob]

My dad fed all the local cops at the town diner so I never got hauled in just got my ass chewed but good.

[@65bugnut]

I got my South Main Auto Repair coffee cup, and now I can enjoy a cup of coffee while I watch a video about car repair and life lessons by Mr O.

[@davemcgaffney9401]

Eric.. You are actually lucky that you documented the actual tear down and repair on video and you showed the brittle copper braid falling apart... No magic tricks... The starter was ready to fail and it just happened on your watch... No foul or deception...All He has to do is watch the video... Dave

[@JG-xn1kv]

Thanks for the stories about your popo experience. Buuut...I cannot imagine Mrs. O ever doing anything like you mentioned. She seems to much of an Angel 😇.

[@davidboulanger6136]

Hey mister oh, really like your videos. I also like the fact that you just don't shotgun parts as part of your Diagnostics. I've been a service advisor at a high-end dealership for pretty close to 30 years and I've seen a lot of silly stuff go on in the shop. Keep doing what you doing man!

[@gregpain7991]

Thoughtful, insightful, intelligent, funny , and unassuming conversation while you were fixing the clients car. Just saying , was a nice relaxing 45 min of my time spent after a long days work. Thank you...

[@chewy6269]

The quality of the video is like I’m there! Good job Eric .O.

[@nerd8192]

Hey EricO, I always look forward to your videos because of your lil bit of crazy chit-chat and the fact you are an honest man, which is a rare thing in the auto repair industry! Learned a lot, thanks.

[@jameswatters2012]

Another "educational" video. Loved to hear about your wilder youth. 😂 When I was 18, I had a Ford Cortina MkV, with a 2.0 engine with a 5 speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive. I was with my friends one Saturday night and we were doing burnouts on the promenade in Kirkcaldy, a major town near to where I live. I had my then girlfriend, Claire, in the car and I did this super long, crazy burnout. When the smoke cleared, a Fife Police BMW 5 series was right behind me with his blue strobes flashing. My pals had seen it but I roared off before they had a chance to tell me. The passenger got out of the police car and approached my window. He looked in the car and saw his daughter, my girlfriend, in the passenger seat. He motioned for her to get out and go to their car. I got a very stern talking to about road safety and basically got off with a warning but a condition of it was that I broke up with Claire. The end of a beautiful relationship. 😂

[@SamMurphyHSV]

This monologue was absolutely fantastic. You and Mrs. O are awesome people!

[@allene564]

Stopped by to watch a Jeep Compass video, wound up learning about the birds and the bees. LOL priceless.

[@purpledoge4466]

first time i ever did this,Took me 40 Minutes,I follow your steps and it was a piece of cake.I use my flexible's 1/2,and 3/8 rachet.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

I have a 2010 Dodge with the 2.0L version of that engine, and my power steering lines rotted out a few months ago. I guess I'll be doing a starter in the not-too-distant future too, but now I have an excellent video showing me how to take care of it. Also enjoyed the family stories as well. Thanks for posting this vid Sarah! :D

[@Montego6500]

Probably one of the best narratives ever in a sma video. Awesome Eric keep it up. Sma rules.

[@ccameron9398]

That has to be the most random, but also the most entertaining starter replacement I have ever seen. ...."St Bernard coming through the cat door". LOL

[@ScottK1018]

Thank you for the thorough process and good conversation. Your video was the most helpful. By the way it was Adam Sandler who was in the movie Click. God bless you.

[@pddpup7767]

never forget the stupid things you did, especially when your kids start doing them . Great advice Eric

[@josepherhardt164]

That's not advice--that's nightmare fuel.

[@pddpup7767]

@@josepherhardt164 LOL

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Your dad will always be with you, plowing up rocks across the deer plot while you run along pitching the rocks into the front loader.

[@int53185]

Customer: "It Never did that before."

[@dafirnz]

With how most people treat their cars, I've definitely felt like I was being put on the spot with some of the heaps I've done oil changes on. So, how far am I supposed to go with a "free" inspection?

[@Don_ECHOguy]

@Jo Blow Mechanics have to eat too ya know! And on the bill at bottom "Shop Supplies" 1- pair new green rubber gloves $12.00! lol just kiddn around here.. haha!

[@Yophillips3272]

I only scammed a shop once by accident, I got something fixed and I went back the next day to fix something else. And they forgot what they worked on but remembered me and fixed it free of charge and the owner chewed out the mechanic for not checking his work. That's on the list of the worst things I have ever done.

[@trevlouie]

Common Chrysler Fiat Product.. money light and corrosion but mainly just being a cheap product they make..

[@stevealbers685]

Wish you were around me for service. Attention to detail and pride in your work is outstanding. Some mechanics would leave the dirt in the throttle body and let it get sucked into the motor.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Wow... "watching a St Bernard coming through the cat door" There you have it folks, the birthing process through the eyes of EricO. Lol. Giving birth to my daughter wasn't quite so bad. Awesome story telling this video, Eric! 😂😂😂

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha thanks Cuba! Let me know if you need any child birthing tips haha

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@SouthMainAuto oh no! 1 and done here! No más! 🙅🙅😂😂

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@SouthMainAuto I'm sure that they know....YOU'VE BECOME AMERICAS TRUSTED MECHANIC! I KNOW ID BRING MY CAR TO YOU

[@timothybarney7257]

Can't remember who it was to give it proper credit (think it was a female comic years ago) describing the process as squeezing a watermelon through a hole the size of a lemon.

[@georgealdredge2806]

@@timothybarney7257 Pretty sure that was Joan Rivers that said that.

[@Paul1958R]

I think Eric has a tattoo that says 'Scotland Forever'. That SC impression was perfect. Eric, Great video and fix - thank you! SMA#1 God bless Paul (in MA)

[@davewm9589]

watching this reminds me of why I like cars from the 60's and early 70's. SO much easier to work on from that era, esp hate on FWD

[@raybin6873]

I hate FWD cars with a PASSION 👺👺👺👺👺

[@JonBoy470]

Get you a 90’s Camry with the four banger. Starter is sitting right on top. You could do the entire job on that car in less time than it takes you to watch this video.

[@sandyokamoto791]

Knowing I need to spend a lot to get my starter replaced sucks. Watching this very enjoyable video, just out of curiosity, definitely has improved my mood.

[@Secretsquirrel151]

Enjoy your videos, watch them everyday. You’re a funny guy🤪🤪

[@kimazbell460]

I've watched a lot of your videos and really appreciate how great a guy you are. This has got to be the most hilarious one I've ever seen.

[@bigbear5510]

Welcome to SMA comedy hour with Eric O.! 🤣🤣 I bet ya that Mrs. O's ears were burning! Hey, ding dong, did ya hook up that evap hose? I didn't see ya do it on the video. Just kitten ya! 😁 Spoke at ya later, come on. 😎

[@tomoakhill8825]

Love this video. I really enjoy the nuts and wrench videos. Much more so than the diagnostic ones. It is a delight to watch you work.

[@pjapely]

This dude is a national treasure.

[@Halengar]

Mrs. O is an Angel!!! Eric you are one lucky man!!

[@FaustoTheBoozehound]

36:11 What if your kid smells like reefer but says he was installing a Honda CV axle? 😁😁

[@miguelare3]

Ahhh the good ol' Honda CV axle...

[@TreyCook21]

And this is how you know we've been subscribed for a while!

[@josepherhardt164]

OMG, I remember that episode. I've been on the net too long.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

I've got no idea what language he's speaking, but I really like this channel.

[@pocketdimes1048]

I don’t even watch for the car repairs anymore. I’m just here for the Eric O story telling hour.

[@jimbos1567]

Sitting here getting over the covid and feeling like crap. Wife and I watched this video and laughed our asses off all the way through it. thank you for makin my day. Honest, talented, and funny mechanics are hard to find.

[@canalboating]

Eric O at his absolute best, made me cry with laughter, thank you

[@douglashoughton2179]

Other than the wild discussions, it showed me exactly what I was looking for in getting that starter out/in, all the other videos said to remove the wires for the starter before removing the starter and I couldn't get my tools back there.

[@southhillfarm2795]

Best comedy show on KZbin and he fixes cars too.

[@rfbedell347]

We had four kids and I was there to watch it all. I enjoyed that story. Loved the St Bernard analogy. LOL

[@richardcranium5839]

hey johnny cash was sue so sarah aint so bad. you shouldda never told us that lol

[@geosutube]

Informative video. Like the way you managed to work your way through the mare’s nest of devices and connectors, extract the guilty party and move on with the repair. I have had one or another mechanic or two call me up with “By the way, this is broken and it was not on the list of what you wanted fixed. So do I fix it or what?” And if I had the dough, “Just fix it and spare me the shock by telling me the estimate now.” It has always worked out for the best. That’s with independents. Dealers are another story for another time. Thanks for and educative video. Best wishes for your grandchildren, too.

[@amigaboy]

"Like a Saint Bernard coming through the cat door" best metaphor EVER!!!!!

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

It is. It's a Jeff Foxworthy classic. This first time I heard it I almost split my stomach open laughing so hard.

[@psav1520]

Aside from making great videos, you sometimes get on a roll with the comedy. You are the greatest show on earth.

[@jamesdetenbeck6910]

16:21....Ricky Bobby moment....”im gonna use this knife to get the other knife out”.... 🤣

[@markh.6687]

But Mr. O wasn't choking on his own spit!

[@imhungry1778]

The commentary in this vid was priceless. Spit my popcorn out twice! I need to archive this episode

[@theprojectcollector7260]

A reporter asked Robby Williams how he felt when he saw his first kid born. He answered “ it’s like seeing your favourite pub burn down” like that one.

[@amisanthropicman]

I can't tell you how much joy it brings me to know I'm not alone. Every time that I get my air ratchet stuck backed against something I feel like the biggest ding dong. And it always happens when I'm working late, tired, and doing that "one last thing real quick"

[@bobkyllo578]

I remember when I was a young mechanic, customer called to tell me the battery in her 2000 Buick LeSabre was dead. She wanted me to come get it and replace the battery. No problem I'll have it done by lunch time. I hopped on my golf cart with the jump pack and down the road I went. Popped the hood plugged my jumper pack on the battery. Climbed in the car hit the key. One maybe 2 revolutions and KABOOOOOOMMMM. I could see smoke and plastic falling down. I thought holy crap I blew up the battery. I climbed out and I found the top of the motor blew off. Talk about tough to go back to tell your pops that we now have to call the customer and tell her she'll no longer need that batter because her motor exploded.

[@tdevinetampa]

Mrs. O is really going to enjoy seeing this posted online.

[@svtirefire]

I can imagine Eric standing there with nitrile gloves, a roll of shop towels and a can of Brakleen, confidently telling his wife that he's ready to deliver the baby.

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

It's stuck Mrs O, time for Big Nasty

[@MoeBabaloosh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@svtirefire]

@@robertwhite9898 ?

[@mondragon9282]

A few years ago I had to change the starter on my wife's 2010 Journey with the same engine. My friend (also a seasoned mechanic like yourself) told me I had to remove the intake manifold to get to it. Did it just the way you did, and had no issue removing the old and installing the new one. Great video!

[@Torsee]

Sorry Sir, We had to take the engine out to get my wrenches out... 😂 Here’s your bill..

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

Or here’s the bill for my wrench😂

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

That’s what happened to his Matco screwdriver

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@YOUZTUBE2000 ... Mac.

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

J W ok sir we’ll have to double the bill!😂

[@davidbrown1037]

You made my day with this one. Starters are NEVER in a good place, but do they have to re-invent bad places to put them. My son has a BMW..... yes I know you are not a fan..... and I told him, BUT he bought it anyway. The starter went bad, and I confirmed it with proper testing as detailed by South main Auto, BUT it lives under the Intake Manifold on a 6 Cylinder in-line engine. A whole lot of stuff to remove to even see it, and then it is held in with 2, Special, Aluminum, One-Time Use, Torque to Yield Bolts. WHY.... I mean really..... WHY! Anyway..... your dialogue while changing this starter was priceless. I figured that you must be in the shop after hours, no phone, no visitors, just get her done. I spent many hours in my engine shop after dinner, by myself, Overhauling Piston & Turboprop Aircraft Engines. The peace and quiet, with a lack of visitors with the distraction that they ultimately cause..... Priceless! I could get more done in 3-4 Hours than in 8-10 hours during the day. A warm summer night, with the shop door open on the airport, with the sun setting and taxi lights on, and the occasional Sea Lion barking in the Float Plane base 2 miles away..... WOW, the best working conditions ever. Next best place.... South Main Auto, .... but I don't have that shop anymore..... so.... You are #1!