My Wife’s SUV gets a Cam and Tune! BAD IDEA?

[@tylermartelle7041]

I'd like to take a moment and say a prayer for that 4L60E, may she live a long and prosperous life trying to keep up with Marge's right foot! 😂💯

[@sleeperdude2690]

Yes thank you

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

​@@oscarwilde5473but, what if you're an amputee, no right foot? That obviously leaves a manual trans out of the question.

[@Hbzprojects]

​@oscarwilde5473 Marge might be a double footer, some people drive with both feet

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

@@Hbzprojects I drive automatics with two feet for two reasons. First, it's nice to have a foot hovering over the brake pedal, quickens response times a lot. Second, I grew up driving manual trannys so it feels awkward if I don't use my left foot to drive an automatic.

[@tylermartelle7041]

@@oscarwilde5473 I'm not perfect brother, I'll fix it for ya 😘

[@Robert.Tower.]

Happiness is finding a bonus sleeperdude video ❤❤❤

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@waynekyle4431]

@@sleeperdude2690 Definitely!

[@georgeestey]

So very true

[@RobertDickens2002]

Its like Christmas

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Carcrafter7165]

6:24 Josh I’m full on board with you say no more upgrade the injectors headers dual exhaust COME ON’ The perfect family SLEEPER I’m having a hard time controlling myself with comments lol 😆 I love this channel even more. It’s me Eddie P.

[@sleeperdude2690]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@markmoore236]

Josh has the patience of a saint,when that water pump bolt broke most other mechanics would have thrown their tools across the driveway

[@sleeperdude2690]

I try not to get to bent out of shape

[@davidguntren4487]

I am guilty of auto rage!❤ Patience is a great asset

[@jameslivingston7159]

I would've thrown it at the water pump.

[@RobertDickens2002]

That's the exact reason I couldn't do youtube videos of me working on vehicles I get too emotionally invested.

[@1980bwc]

Ikr. I bet I've have chunked 14 complete sets of wrenches, into the tree rows over the last 25 years. 😂

[@208original]

The wealth of knowledge in Josh’s head is priceless. Time & experience you can’t just skip ahead or replace. Thanks for all your dedication to the channel.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you that means a lot

[@RobertDickens2002]

But I do think I would have replaced the vc gasket.

[@williamhelms9942]

You're the envy of all the men and boys watching who want to be like you, as well as the super hero to your loving wife and kids who depend on you. Good Job! 🎉

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JNygaard]

Lots of Sleeperdude content this week. Appreciate you and the family.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Our pleasure!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@deenation110]

Josh is such a great mechanic and teaching to his kids teaching them everything he knows so hands-on and is very impressive to watch and awesome to watch the kids Always be involved in doing something to help and learn

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@larryswearingen8129]

Thanks for sharing your struggles and family with us again. You two are truly amazing parents with amazing kids. You have truly been blessed

[@Kevin-Murphy-007]

Excellent. A Sleeper Dude video on a Wednesday?! Excellent. Thank You Josh and Tosh and Family. Thank You. You made a tough week get so much better. God Bless You All and your Family and Friends and Animals. Love from Hebb's Cross Nova Scotia Canada.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lynchmob72]

I like how you fixed the exhaust leak by unbolting the exhaust. Brilliant!

[@sleeperdude2690]

👍👍👍

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cewfa85]

I appreciate your videos so much. I’m good now, but you, your videos, and your family has helped me get through some major depressions in the past.

[@rawlinswanger1219]

Josh, you're a mechanical genius. I'm about twice your age and learned a lot from you.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Wow thank you

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@christheoutlaw5748]

I had the same problem with my wife’s Denali and if you get coolant on the belt you need to replace it it will not stop winning

[@ryanverinder]

I love this generation of Yukons. Thank you Josh and Tosh! Whip that thing 😂

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@stevelangston2359]

Calm down Marge,this is exactly what the dealer does to solve the tic tic issue. Josh is well educated on what to do! Love it guys!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@oscartheg6674]

My brother was a mechanic for 37 years and he would definitely agree with you, hard Charlie that's what he called it. Difficult first easy last.

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Sweet! Got off work early and got home to a surprise midweek sleeper dude episode!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Awesome hope you enjoy

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@christheoutlaw5748]

Hey brother you have to take the top rad hose off and fill it up through the hose until it comes out of rad then put hose back on fast if you don’t it will put a air pocket in the block

[@dennysauls2117]

Glad to see you getting tosh s suv going. Love the channels. Keep up the good work 👍. God bless you all.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@dennysauls2117]

Ur welcome

[@joshuamarshall6753]

My coworker is having this same problem in his gmc Sierra 1500 im going to share this video to him this should help him out

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thanks

[@jonnysuperglide]

Josh I just wanted to tell you my good friend his wife had the same truck tosh got he was getting engine lights cylinder 5 was over heating it’s a bad design from gm he had it looked at by his inspection guy he said them trucks had a over heating problem on cylinder 5 so they put a spoon type thing they sale it bolts to the end cap on the connecting rod so every time that spoon picks up oil it throws it up in the cylinder like on a Briggs n Stratton motor it worked for a little but he traded the truck in because the new motor was going to be over 5 grand I don’t even think it had a 100,000 miles on it maybe that spoon add on part you may of seen them before I just wanted to tell you before I forget good to see you all I need to watch this episode tonight after work god bless you guys this made my day this video thank you :)

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@rudypernas7962]

is so nice to see a video of all of you in mid of the week and much better will get to see another one on the weekend and yes we should prey before Marge's drives that suv good job josh god blees u

[@sleeperdude2690]

😊😊😊😊

[@trentdawg2832]

Ive had the steam vents plugged on my supercharged 5.3 swapped c10 for about 5 yrs now with zero issues…..just make sure you jack up the front passenger tire when your filling the cooling system so that it is properly burped of all and any air pockets

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thanks good tip

[@theadmiralchallenger6265]

Gm even plugged some of the front ones from the factory, seen them in all sorts of combinations

[@chadmccolm6544]

I did a flush on a 2000 gmc Jimmy. Ended up having to put the front end up on ramps to get the air pocket out. It worked good. Great video. 😊

[@justinmckimmey826]

Surprised with a Wednesday video and to make it even better, it’s just over an hour long! Love the content Josh and family.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@larryvance5107]

I feel you about your Thermostat bolt, replaced all hoses etc on my Mark 7 . I said why not replace the Thermostat and housing. Bolt would not move , so I said no new Thermostat and housing! When you Bolt broke I said that could have been me ! You did great work getting it done, most people would have sent to the junkyard.

[@williamhelms9942]

Another letter said you're saving money on labor by doing the work yourself, I blew the head gaskets out of my '01 Grand Marquis, and a friend of my brother's gave me a $3000 quote. Good Job!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Yes super expensive

[@RobertDickens2002]

4.6 a lot more complicated

[@grahamlane1313]

Hi josh while you where putting the heads on it looked like the wrapping on the wiring harness looked like it been pulled off as u could see the all single wires bet marge is pleased to have her car back now

[@sleeperdude2690]

👍 yes she is

[@maggiespeaks8555]

sweet surprise! sleeperdude on Wednesday! and… i got to be thumbs up number 20…

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you really appreciate it

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CPthetooladdict]

Pulling the inner fender skirt helps a ton to change those motor mounts. Just a heads up for next time saves you about 30 minutes. I also would have replaced them with oem mounts I've seen those power torque ones fail quite frequently.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thank you

[@StevenArmstrong-n3o]

If you don't get the squeaking stopped, it's the bearing in the water pump. Where you heated that water pump up, It burnt that water pump bearing

[@sleeperdude2690]

Maybe so

[@brianclapp3259]

I was just getting ready to comment the same thing. Been there, done that

[@kotogray8335]

I have an '07 Trailblazer with that same engine and it cooks. Back at about 75,000 miles, one of those valve springs broke and dropped a valve. Fortunately it didn't hurt the engine. My mechanic buddy rebuilt the top end with aftermarket springs and lifters, turned off the cylinders on demand option and she has been better than stock since. It's now at 175,000 miles and not an issue.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Awesome

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

Good thing Wawa got her license, Marge is going to loose hers!!

[@sleeperdude2690]

You ain’t kidding

[@DankoStojanovic]

Best comment!

[@clevelandmaker386]

​@@sleeperdude2690that was a sign for you put an LS Corvette engine and twin turbos and 50 shot nitrous.......... ITS A SIGN FROM GOD..... THOU MUST GAS IT AND THUS GOETH..... and who am I doubt the word of God

[@clasicradiolover]

Dang! I thought Wa only got her permit.

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

ROFLMAO 😂

[@garysoykin2783]

I was so happy I turned on KZbin tonight and I saw that there was a sleeper dude on awesome I thought I was going to have to wait till Saturday what a great night this is thanks you guys for sticking one in there every now and then love y'all

[@frances4309]

Great! You've got the wagon and now the Yukon up and running. Wawa's car is done except for some cosmetics. Great job, Sleeperdude Crew! Don't throw away those parts, that's Ralphie art supplies! I hope you guys are okay through these storms. This last one even made it over the App mtns. Thanks for the extra video! Stay safe!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Yeah we gotta hunker down after while

[@mickeymoua3468]

I love that you include the family in everything you do and love. I hope to be a great father just like you.

[@1980bwc]

We're seeing a new, matured Josh here. Had heads completely off, and did no porting whatsoever. 😂

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍

[@seanL-1-808]

Awesome job. I had that same type of squeal on my '05 Avalanche. Turned out the front crackshaft pully had a wobble and replaced that then the squeal went away

[@TheRobertReimer]

Ah, more fun times with the Sleeperdude family!!!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Hope you enjoy

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thompsonjsaf]

Nice to see Squeezy getting all up in it on the parts washer. Always impressed by the way you guys just go with the flow and adapt to all the issues.

[@bigyin1690]

Wait a min here hour long Saturday mini armd vide in week now this hour long on the second channel ur really spoiling us u lot are now time to watch this and i shall return with a review great video love the soujd of moms suv love these hour + vids thanks sleeperdude family

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you!!!

[@gerbentvandeveen]

Bedankt

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you 😊

[@timhardison4084]

Sleeperdude in the middle.of the week. Well I'll be dipped, oh wrong person! Its impeccable!!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@stevoschannel4127]

An all Tennessee tuber meet? Derek and Josh?

[@abialo2010]

i had the afm lifter fail on my tahoe. got it all ripped part and the lift wasnt even collapsed. its been sitting in my backyard in pieces since 2022. from what i heard those plastic lifter trays can get worn. maybe ill try replacing that. great video like always. thanks for all the entertainment

[@gymshoe8862]

You have the benefits of a cooperative crew of helpers--everybody contributes, it must be nice to have helpers, they are starting to acquire some useful skills!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@dannycohen8870]

I'm praying nothing horrible happens to my mom's car it's a 2019 chevy traverse with the 3.6l LFY W v6 with the 9T65 nine speed automatic but it does only have almost 33,000 miles on it because my family most of the time uses our other car which is a 2019 chevy bolt which had the battery replaced under the recall. When do drive our traverse we call a truck and we don't beat on it and it gets out of it's own way for having 310hp and awd when merging onto the highway. I'm in new jersey so most of our highway limits are 55 to 65. Love you guys content!

[@mentalfire3434]

woohooo i was waiting for the weekend but this is fantastic to yay, much love to you all keep up the great work

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@timmcdonald3467]

Glad to see you got the Yukon running. I’m envious, wish mine sounded and ran that strong. Always enjoy watching you get a vehicle back in service.

[@2AZSUN]

"Just fix it so I can drive it." Seriously Marge, have you not watched this channel before?? 🤣🤣🤣 Strong work getting Marge up and running again!! Who doesn't love a good squeal in their engine? It'll be fine.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Exactly

[@Shade_tree_garage01]

I personally prefer the older small block for many reasons, but the leaking always came from over torquing the Cork gaskets, when rubber gaskets started with torque stops, it stopped the old “oil leaks” in the common spots.

[@sleeperdude2690]

They are cool

[@waltmarks9720]

Great job guys. You are going to have to dock Rocky's pay Granny was working and he was hiding somewhere 😅😊❤

[@sleeperdude2690]

Exactly

[@heathstrickland5418]

Rocky off with his ladies! 😂

[@DreamRoadRonny]

Couldn’t tell if you did or not, but when bleeding the coolant system turn your heater on full blast 👌🏾👌🏾 I enjoyed this video a lot.

[@rodneycoleman4942]

wow..I just happened to be searching you-tube, then I saw this surprise. Sleeperdude wednesday. Great!!!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Awesome thanks! Make sure your subscribed and have the bell on

[@rodneycoleman4942]

@@sleeperdude2690 I have been subscribed for a few years now. I was on my computer at work when I saw the upload...

[@kurtstoutner2935]

You maybe able ti go in ti advanced tune and put a lope idle to it

[@johnwayne3904]

So THAT'S WHAT'S been up with the Marge Barge!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Yep

[@jimstelfox6120]

Watching Ralphy struggle with that hose clamp reminded me there is a tool and a safe way to get them off, I have that tool and I’ll wing it over to you if I can find a way.

[@jarkkovanska6681]

Great time again watch great video 👍

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thanks again!

[@haroldparsons8615]

I just bought the kit for my 08 it's got everything with the plate for around 425 going to install next week

[@faronWilliams]

Thank you so much now today is great

[@sleeperdude2690]

You're welcome 😊

[@scottreeder7023]

I have a 2001 Chevy Z71 4x4 that has 245,000 miles on the original 5.3 vortex and still idles as smooth as the day I drove it off the dealers lot.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Awesome

[@Carcrafter7165]

Ralph is tearing into this job with authority 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@sleeperdude2690]

Yes he’s a good helper

[@5packplus2]

Josh, I'm glad you got to work on the kid hauler 9000 and show us how to deal with one of the issues of this LS engine. A lot of us are driving these newer GM products, racking up the miles, and are wondering what can happen. Marge's eyes popped open wide when she cranked it. Priceless reaction! Love the goat sticker on the back window. Must be a Rocky special!! Thanks for this worthwhile episode!

[@glanglois92]

Ralphie: It's leaking oil Josh: That's factory 🤣🤣🤣

[@billwalker5883]

Who remembers when you could sit or stand in the engine bays while working on motors. Seeing Mr Josh standing there brought back memories

[@sleeperdude2690]

The good old days

[@bnorris4368]

Snuck this one in on us.. Impeccable. LOL

[@sleeperdude2690]

Hope you like it

[@mikeg9140]

I kept wondering where the Yukon had gone. I'll be facing the same job on my G8 some day. Nice to know it can be done without messing with the oil pump. Thanks for showing me the way!

[@kurtstoutner2935]

Just what led foot needs mire power lol

[@sleeperdude2690]

Exactly

[@kurtstoutner2935]

@@sleeperdude2690 that vvt system is a joke my 2011 charger has that

[@davidhardegree5291]

Last summer I had to do the same win my Hemi 5.7. Went with stage 2 comp cam. While I was in there I replaced the springs, did a valve job, DOD delete just like you. Then, added the Hellcat oil pump for better oil pressure. I had a buddy do the tuning for me. She runs strong.

[@popsmetal2631]

let's go

[@sleeperdude2690]

Yes

[@jimrobin98]

I have two bent pushrods that tried to come out and almost were u-shaped! It has 130,000 miles on it now and runs just as good as it did when I bought it! I would say that the delete kit is more trouble than its worth!

[@AwakeLazarus]

I have the night off! Pizza is in the oven, box of woppers, and some spruce beer soda... bring it, one of nicest family on the KZbins.

[@ShaneLewis-n2o]

Learn lot thanks I had issue with belt it was belt change it out again and no noise

[@RicoCantrell]

I'm getting ready to do this to a GMC as well. I'll be paying attention for sure.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Good luck

[@user-ry3cn6qi5gSpeedi]

SPEEDI UK .... I used to use Hylamar blue gasket sealant on anything that had a gasket joint seal I remember reading it was designed for aero engines ...there is a hylamar Red that hardens .... still loving your channel and the crazy mixture of content you all contribute into it

[@rgbigdog]

Josh I had the same squeak on my 92 F150 I chased down every thing still had the squeak. I finally put on a new serpentine belt and no more squeak. Change the belt, when coolant gets on a serpentine belt it can cause it to squeak.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thanks

[@johne.hilbert2046]

Spark plug cleaner. Had the same one for decades now. Hold the plug, shake the unit, as you pressurize it, works twice as good.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thanks

[@leewalker3514]

I hate you had to deal with that. General Motors has had a very serious problem with that for years and hadn’t done anything about it and the Duramax diesel are so bad about breaking the crankshafts I have never in my life. Glad you got it fixed though brother.

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Morning Josh. Very Well Done to You Achieving this Incredible Detailed Mechanical Engineering of this Beautiful SUV of Marges. I really liked your Step by Step Narration of the Process of Changing the Camshaft and replacing the Lifter. This is what a really Love about this Amasing Channel, Everybody who involved and Watching and Listening to what you are Showing and Teaching anyone who might need to know, what to do. I really did like the moment when Marge started the Engine, we heard that Incredible Roar from Exhaust System. She sounds really Awesome, to see Marge with a Big Smile on her Face was a Picture to see. So Lovely to see Ralphie, Wa Wa and Squeezy all getting Involved with this Excellents hands on Project that has taken this length of time. It was well worth the Hard Work, Effort, Strength, Determination, Grit and to Just carry on to Complete this Incredible and also Life Changing Stepping Stone that You Congquered, just like , if it was a Battle that the SLEEPER DUDE FAMILY!!!!! wanted to Fight and Win and become Successful in AMERICA!!!! of today 2024. I am Very Proud of all of You Gorgeous people. Total Big, Big Respect to all of You. JONATHAN/ ENGLAND..

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you so much

[@jonathanbowles2577]

@@sleeperdude2690 No problem Josh. You are always Welcome my Friend/s. I always look forward to seeing Your next Professional, Excellent, Thoughtful very Well edited Movie of your next Project or Life family Event to you want to Share with Your Audience Josh. Big Respect and Your Beautiful Family. Jonathan/ England/ Peterborough.

[@GlenSeymour]

Saw a hack where they used a bolt and a zip tie to keep the hose clamps open! Looked cool!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Oh ok thanks

[@Dougy084]

hey Josh, did some work on an LS motor here in Australia and it started squeaking too, changed the belt and idlers, and still kept squeaking, changed the water pump and still kept squeaking, so i tried a trick and old mechanic told me... get a bar of soap and hold it against the belt on both the inside and outside while the engine is running.... and sure enough it stopped squeaking, results do seem to vary though, sometimes it stops squeaking completely, sometimes it only stops it squeaking for a short while and then you can do the soap trick again. anyways could be worth a shot. keep up the great work and content mate, love it!

[@larryd.214]

Thanks family! Always great to see a new Sleeperdude video! Sure made this Wednesday a better one!!

[@sleeperdude2690]

Thank you

[@NottsUK]

When you said "go granny go" it reminded me of the song "Little Old Lady From Pasadena" by Jan and Dean.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Good somg

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great job Josh, working on your personal stuff because it is broke is never much fun. But with the new performance mods it will be more fun to drive, so well worth the effort. Great video!

[@robertpimpo4698]

I took mine to those fine tuner guys they straightened it out they help set you up how you want it didn't charge much

[@Luisgarcia-uz5uk]

Hi Josh, I did a delete in a customer of mine and I tell you that engine will last forever!! It’s gonna be a gas hog but man the difference is amazing… that’ll be the best thing you’ve ever done on a modern engine..

[@prevost8686]

I did a DOD delete for a customer and their fuel economy dropped 1/2 of a mpg. That’s all. It greatly depends on the right foot of the driver. DOD is zero benefit to a heavy foot driver.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Awesome thank you

[@davidmcadams5542]

I have found in the past that the final drill bit if you use a Left handed bit a lot of times it will actually grab the bolt and back it out

[@chuckthompson4138]

Thanks for the surprise video. Prayers for you all.

[@dallasjoe]

I have found out over the years that when you restore the top end of a motor with miles on it then the bottom end will go boom .I would have got another motor but that is me good luck .💥

[@brandonlisenby6752]

Back in the early 90’s I had dual exhaust put on my truck and my dad was so mad at me and I’ll never forget the conversation he had with me. He looked at me and said you know loud exhaust will blow up your engine and at that time I didn’t understand what he meant after the second engine I finally figured it out it wasn’t the exhaust it was my foot and my wanting to hear the exhaust lol.

[@waynewilliams839]

At work today saw a bad situation and said 'That's unfortunate ' laughter and thought of you!! Thanks 😊

[@MrJvenn1]

i enjoy that you include the whole family. always worth watching

[@billdursa4976]

I needed to use Hylomar on an s-10 4-cyl. engine. After the head was machined flat the factory manual required the use of a .020 thick shim gasket with the factory head gasket. The Hylomar sealed great.

[@sleeperdude2690]

Awesome thanks

[@adriabolen7898]

You just made my week Josh with a 2nd mid week surprise video. First a pew pew review video (awesome) and now this one just over an hour!! It’s just what the doctor ordered lol. Favorite part when Ralphie says it’s leaking oil and you say.. that’s factory. I’m continuously impressed by Ralphie’s knowledge and attention to detail. Can’t wait for the next video. ❤

[@sleeperdude2690]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremybonanno4583]

I had the same problem turned out to be the distributer assembly.

[@GregoryBamber]

I used a spark plug cleaner when I was 16, I'm almost 67 now. They do work well.

[@dave1135]

1:03:35. You had coolant on the belt. Next time you have one squealing, hit it with brake clean while it's running, it will wash it off

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thanks

[@jangles1839]

Josh mentioning the wind whipping almost the exact same time I get a weather statement saying that we have a tornado watch in effect til 4am. Nice work guys! 💙🙏🏻

[@jerryyoung807]

Sleeperdude episode in the middle of the week. Pleasant surprise. Love watching you & your beautiful family.

[@rajcam80]

I believe the RPO code is LC9 for the aluminum 5.3L. check the silver sticker in the glove box. I have a 2011 Suburban,it has the LC9 5.3L with 799 heads as well. Sounds much better now!

[@rvmonkey1669]

Those vacuum coolant bleeders work pretty good. I’ve also heard of guys using aspirin to hold open thermostat long enough to bleed it

[@sleeperdude2690]

Ok thanks