Nissan Altima: Rear Subframe Replacement

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South Main Auto LLC

South Main Auto LLC

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In this video I bring you along as I swap out the rear sub frame in this 2015 Nissan Altima. It was originally brought in with rotted and snapped rear lower control arms. Due to the overall condition of this vehicle it is a away better (not to mention cheaper) plan to swap out the whole rear sub frame with a southern unit. Bobby's down in Alabama www.bobbysauto... got us a really nice sub frame with everything we needed to give this junker a new lease on life.
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@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын
As stated in the first video I did contact our local Nissan dealer and they stated to me they *only cover the control arms with the recall* , no rotted anything else, no stuck fasteners, bushings etc. Their estimate with the "free repair" was still more than my total bill. I think the customer made the right choice going with the entire used rear suspension in my opinion. Let me know what you think down below. As always, thanks for watching! -Eric O.
@KendrasEdge757
@KendrasEdge757 Жыл бұрын
Wow smh not surprising, unfortunately, but it’s great for the customer that he’s close by your shop!! Gettin excellent work, along with all the free sarcasm anyone could ask for, all for cheaper than the dealerships “partial-warranty repair” smh
@johnpereira822
@johnpereira822 Жыл бұрын
Having you do the repair is always the right decision
@Leon-qc7fe
@Leon-qc7fe Жыл бұрын
You made it a win-win for everyone. That is what happens when you have integrity, professionalism and common sense. You are always on the right side,(everyone wins), of every repair you do.
@michaelblacktree
@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын
I think you made the right call.
@PBE86
@PBE86 Жыл бұрын
The car isn't 15 years old & it has rust as it is 20 yrs old. The owner parked the car near a river? lol
@DasArab
@DasArab Жыл бұрын
Looks like your customer has got a great deal on that repair between the new shocks and brakes, and great service from Bobbies too.
@DietBajaBlast
@DietBajaBlast Жыл бұрын
I'm about 30 minutes from Bobby's, now I feel like taking a little field trip. Greetings from Hoover, AL.
@stuart1030
@stuart1030 Жыл бұрын
Great, great video. I just love it when you produce sagas like this. Pure gold. The customer was given all the pro's and con's on information regarding the repair. Then after, what must have been careful consideration made exactly the right choice. Good of you Eric to be so considerate as to go the extra mile just for customer satisfaction.
@MichaelBMoore-fu5kc
@MichaelBMoore-fu5kc Жыл бұрын
I bought a used motor for my 2007 Buick Rainier from Bobby's last year and installed it because of the confidence you helped give me. Ol girl still runs like a champ!
@markgillespie2165
@markgillespie2165 Жыл бұрын
I wish car manufacturers would review videos like this to see what really happens to their vehicles to improve their longevity. Eric is still the king for realistic car repair videos. No staging or fake "problems" here folks. :)
@dlewis9760
@dlewis9760 Жыл бұрын
They don't care. They should, but they don't. A simple count of car registrations by make and model and year can show what percentage of anything is still on the road or not.
@billmudd9915
@billmudd9915 Жыл бұрын
They do and they laugh!
@darbbively3406
@darbbively3406 Жыл бұрын
If the manufacturer reviewed this video, I think their takeaway would be to change their subframe mounting from studs to bolts. Think how much sooner this owner would be able to go get another Nissan!
@michaelblacktree
@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын
The mfgr doesn't really care about longevity, as long as most of them make it past the warranty period. Their main goal is to maximize profit.
@DaveBigDawg
@DaveBigDawg Жыл бұрын
They know If they built them to withstand the salt belt, we would never be able to afford them Preventive maintenance will have the vehicle lasting a long time Think fluid film as he has shown in other videos
@richardr2238
@richardr2238 Жыл бұрын
WOW I can"t believe the beautiful condition of that junkyard sub frame , it looks close to new, and also came with the shocks. You should be very proud Eric for doing this affordable, QUALITY replacement for the customer !
@TylersNeighborhoodGarage
@TylersNeighborhoodGarage Жыл бұрын
It all looks like that down here in the south.
@koloy999
@koloy999 Жыл бұрын
here on the west coast junkyards and salvage yards are awesome im sure in the south its probably a similar story. lots of crashed or wrecked cars with good no rust parts.
@OtisFlint
@OtisFlint Жыл бұрын
North vs South. Half of my 2001 Toyota is from southern trucks.
@robertsmith3774
@robertsmith3774 Жыл бұрын
Some cars are totaled that have not many miles on it. So that is what you get.
@Acemobilesuit
@Acemobilesuit Жыл бұрын
Only in New York
@privateer0561
@privateer0561 Жыл бұрын
Who does this kind of work anymore? Who the hell would think of locating an "auto recycler" to source, ship, and then effect a repair that is effective, economical, and timely? Most would just wash their hands or offer the easiest, least effective, and most expensive fix. Once again, Eric O displays his supreme talents as a mechanic/shop owner as well as an amazing resource to the local community (and of course to us, the internet community) An exemplar of the work of great parents and value systems. And talent.
@1marcelfilms
@1marcelfilms 5 ай бұрын
oh no have to spend 15 minutes on the computer and order a part....
@chrishengeveld6117
@chrishengeveld6117 Жыл бұрын
Being in NY State, that new rear sub coming from a southern state with no rust. Hell, you gave that vehicle another 5-7 yrs of life before the Main Frame rusts out. Lol. Thanks Eric O. , great Vid! 😎👍
@mennoregts208
@mennoregts208 Жыл бұрын
You did it again, and I love it. You went the extra mile with sourcing good salvage parts and got the customer a sweet deal. I agree with the difference in labour time being slim to nothing when opting for new control arms only. I found it kinda funny you called Bobby's a real mom an pop shop while SMA is in fact among best mom and pop repair shops in the world. Keep up the good wok Mr and Mrs O.
@shawnbelford3433
@shawnbelford3433 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job from the gold standard! Always love the funny banter. Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained at the same time. Say hi to the family!!!
@steverandall5814
@steverandall5814 Жыл бұрын
Another car saved from the crusher! Your score of that like-new rear sub-frame in AL was like hitting the jack pot in Las Vegas. Kudos to Bobby's Auto Salvage too. It's a pleasure to see there are still some people in the Auto salvage business who are honest and give a damn about what they're doing.
@fredflintstone8048
@fredflintstone8048 Жыл бұрын
Damage by shipping companies is quite common. Especially with heavy items. I keep a lot of old thin plywood and small timber around and when I ship anything heavy I custom build a small box to protect it before putting it in a slightly larger cardboard box. Yes, it's a little more work / time, but the items always show up in as good of condition that I sent them in.
@forresttaylor2757
@forresttaylor2757 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. That’s a good practice. I got a muffler yesterday that looked like someone had played kickball with it. The wooden box would have definitely protected it.
@ronaldjohnson1474
@ronaldjohnson1474 Жыл бұрын
Don't normally watch hour-long videos, but this one kept me fascinated. R&R's of this size can be frustrating. You handled it with ease.
@greyjay9202
@greyjay9202 Жыл бұрын
My only regret about South Main Auto is that I don't live close enough to have Eric do all my car work. Master mechanic and all around nice guy. Mrs. O runs the office, and she is a peach.
@99andrianmonk
@99andrianmonk Жыл бұрын
Another great job, Eric. Once again proving that your skills are only eclipsed by your professionalism and commitment to your customer. Also, cudos to you for the shout out to Bobby's. Good service and taking care of the customer is a lost art. Sounds like they operate similar to SMA.
@oldjesus8978
@oldjesus8978 Жыл бұрын
Nice video ! The clouds of rust flying off that frame were unbelievable !!
@mattbrown5511
@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын
Go live in a northern state that salts the roads every winter. You'll get used to it, never. I'm from Indiana (now in Mississippi) and do not miss the rust at all.
@davidl2438
@davidl2438 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos. If I lived in New York, I would gladly pay for some type of rustproofing that would seal the undercarriage of the car to help prevent rusting from the salt that is used on the roads in winter. With the high cost of cars, rustproofing is an important priority. One probably needs to have the undercarriage inspected annually and do whatever is necessary to make your car last longer. Thanks for being upfront with your customers and recommend repairs that are trustworthy.
@thecastros9104
@thecastros9104 Жыл бұрын
Most shops don't bother with putting all the little brackets that hold hoses and wires. Like always Eric O. pays attention to putting everything back as the OEM installed it. Great job.
@ouch1011
@ouch1011 Жыл бұрын
No, most mechanics are pretty good, honest and care about their quality of work. People just have one bad experience and then call all mechanics bad.
@zorrosoxter4703
@zorrosoxter4703 Жыл бұрын
And all torqued to factory spec
@Toto-is8ci
@Toto-is8ci Жыл бұрын
But only because it is a youtube video. Eric says so himself in several other videos. He often just does a lot of non critical fasteners by feel. He mentioned it in a replacement of a water pump video I just watched, cant remember exactly the title.@@zorrosoxter4703
@shawn7913
@shawn7913 11 ай бұрын
2 major reasons I love your videos. 1. You are really good at diagnostic work, you videos are really educational for fellow mechanics. 2. They make me really appreciate living in the south.
@jonloosli321
@jonloosli321 Жыл бұрын
I just spent an hour in Dublin airport waiting for our delayed flight watching Eric wrestling with the subframe - all washed down with my last pint of Irish Guinness!
@JohnDoesGarage
@JohnDoesGarage Жыл бұрын
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I don’t miss working on rusty scrap. Most South Carolina cars look brand new underneath and everything comes apart without having to destroy anything.
@middlewert77
@middlewert77 Жыл бұрын
Love that you plugged the salvage yard. Awesome job by you!!!
@ronaldbrosius7488
@ronaldbrosius7488 Жыл бұрын
Awsome job, you need to tell the customer about this video. You did more then you really needed with replacing the parking brake cables, backing plates, shocks. Excellent job.
@skyhawk21
@skyhawk21 Жыл бұрын
Wish we had honest shops and mechanics like you, keep up the good work!!!
@I-watch-at-2x
@I-watch-at-2x Жыл бұрын
Woof, now that's a job! Thank you for bringing us along Mr O. Excellent video as usual!
@ryanbradley4718
@ryanbradley4718 Жыл бұрын
I know you often wonder why people watch these repairs, I was on the edge of my seat like watching a billion dollar action movie. Awesome work.
@seanspring8991
@seanspring8991 Жыл бұрын
Good call all the way around on replacing this. The car still has life left, with the cost of new cars with the high interest rates, I'd be paying you to fix it also. I would HIGHLY suggest a fluid film to the customer too. Thanks for these videos, always entertaining!
@efil4kizum
@efil4kizum Жыл бұрын
how about suggest a WoolWax WW? its better stuff but collects more dirt
@007camera
@007camera Жыл бұрын
People in your neighborhood are Soooo lucky to have you in their community, Eric! You are the best, thanks for sharing! 🌺🌺
@danielklopp7007
@danielklopp7007 Жыл бұрын
Every time I hear Eric say, "We'll come back and torque those to factory spec" on non-critical items (e.g. @53:24 frame cross members) it makes me smile. Anyone who's been wrenching on cars as long as Eric has a calibrated wrist (i.e. no need for a torque wrench).
@dannycole9401
@dannycole9401 Жыл бұрын
30 years. I torque head gaskets, inner enginge parts, axle nuts, and clutch pressure plates. But that's about it.
@killerwowmaster
@killerwowmaster Жыл бұрын
@@dannycole9401 Wheels?
@dannycole9401
@dannycole9401 Жыл бұрын
@@killerwowmaster aluminum aftermarket
@danielklopp7007
@danielklopp7007 Жыл бұрын
@@dannycole9401 I've been wrenching on motorcycles for 52 years. The only bolts/nuts I use a torque wrench for are cylinder head bolts. In 52 years, I've never stripped a thread or had a bolt/nut backout. On the other hand, I've watched "experienced/certified" mechanics torque a bolt to spec, then give it another 1/4 turn "for good measure", only to see them strip the threads (all the while thinking to myself, "you're and idiot").
@bobgaudet9941
@bobgaudet9941 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric you are a great mechanic and an amazing person
@terencehawkes3933
@terencehawkes3933 Жыл бұрын
That customer is so lucky to have you available to do the work.
@Joe_HamRadioGuy
@Joe_HamRadioGuy Жыл бұрын
This world needs more mechanics like you, Awesome job 👍👍
@frankish5314
@frankish5314 Жыл бұрын
As somebody who does all his own wrenching I am so glad I live in a "No salt" state! Nice job as always Eric. Bobby's sounds like a bunch of stand up guys!
@LesReeves
@LesReeves Жыл бұрын
Bobbys reminds me of a now closed wreckers near me they were so good that after a few visits & they got to know you they woild tell you what row the vehicles that you needed parts off give you the old vehicle with all the tools in & you just told them what you got & just pay them.(It shut because he turned 80 & wanted to build some special projects.)
@bteamshorts
@bteamshorts Жыл бұрын
I would definitely opt for a Fluid Film job in addition to the new subframe!
@markwalsh8411
@markwalsh8411 Жыл бұрын
Like Norm used to say “there’s no more important safety rule than these safety glasses”.
@mph5896
@mph5896 Жыл бұрын
I love the vacation part. Go on vacation and close for a week. More businesses should do that.
@michaelstoliker971
@michaelstoliker971 Жыл бұрын
Great job and kudos for giving your review on the salvage yard. I've met a lot of junkyard dogs that were nicer than the counter guys. When you find a good one, give them props!
@buckeyejim2989
@buckeyejim2989 Жыл бұрын
🗿👍 Yep
@JoeyLovesTrains
@JoeyLovesTrains Жыл бұрын
I replaced my rear subframe in my Pontiac G6 about a year ago with one from South Caroline. Was beautiful and no rust, immediately sprayed that baby down with fluid film. The old one had a crack and a shop didn’t want to touch the car until it was fixed. Glad he caught it, wasn’t a huge crack, but everything in the rear looked pretty bad. He was probably hoping he could get a good amount of money out of me. Although I’m not sure since he later found out he wasn’t able to do the work properly since the subframe had been discontinued by GM
@davidkasperek3907
@davidkasperek3907 Жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure to watch a talented man work.👍👍👍
@enchantgy
@enchantgy Жыл бұрын
I had noticed before that when you're using the impact on a rusty bolt, you take the socket off after you get the bolt loose, before zipping it out all the way. Initially, I thought you were checking something, but now I realize that you're doing that to release the dirt and rust so the bolt (or nut) doesn't get stuck in your socket! Smart guy!
@Railtech_63.
@Railtech_63. Жыл бұрын
Doing what it take to do another great repair job, Mr O is what ever customer is searching for in a auto repair shop. South Main Auto puts service into customer service. We all learn so much more then auto repairs! Thank you so much Mr O and Mrs O.
@AzrockOmegaMan
@AzrockOmegaMan Жыл бұрын
I did the front subframe on my Grand Am couple years ago. Changed out the steering rack along with that junk. It has the bolts up through, and not studs. Mine worked out. The threads are beefy enough to put up with some corrosion, I still fluid filmed them after though. Great job Mr. O! Hope your vacay left you well rested.
@ysrpilot
@ysrpilot Жыл бұрын
Every one of these videos makes me glad to not be in the rust belt! Great video!
@DK-455
@DK-455 Жыл бұрын
You're incredible how you attack these rot buckets. I couldn't do it. I would respectfully decline to work on these lumps. Too many opportunities for the rust to get the better of me and win. You're a hell of a mechanic !!
@nickwarner8158
@nickwarner8158 Жыл бұрын
Where he lives thats all thats out there. Its just par for the course and you get to be surgical with a torch. It makes you money though. I've made thousands just replacing rotten out brake lines alone in WI.
@DK-455
@DK-455 Жыл бұрын
I hear you and agree
@tonymaiettasr.7340
@tonymaiettasr.7340 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Saved the customer a bunch. You’re correct that the rest of the car will deteriorate before that subframe. I really enjoy your methodology. Thanks for the video.
@steelwheels327
@steelwheels327 Жыл бұрын
Another great job Eric . You're the best mechanic i've ever seen !! The used part looked almost new !!
@johnpereira822
@johnpereira822 Жыл бұрын
Holy smoke over an hour it’s like Christmas in July thanks Mr O
@zoidberg444
@zoidberg444 Жыл бұрын
I have done this exact repair on a J10 Nissan Quashqai. It is a bit of a mission but compared to fighting with some of those bolts... Great repair Eric. That was a first class condition subframe as well.
@Mr-Mag00
@Mr-Mag00 Жыл бұрын
The salvage yard +100 that's a brand new part heh, great job as always South Main Auto 👍for sure the right choice.
@joshuamerrill2422
@joshuamerrill2422 Жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful to not have to deal with rust here. Watching the rust fall out as you were taking it apart it’s no wonder that it snapped in half like it did. Truly amazing work Mr. O you have incredible patience with rusted out vehicles
@pvillehick67
@pvillehick67 Жыл бұрын
Working on N.Y. road maintenance equipment has to be a nightmare.
@eddymahon1503
@eddymahon1503 Жыл бұрын
Sweet. I was hoping to see this after watching the initial episode. Didn’t think you’d find a rear end this quick though. Awesome😁
@truthsmiles
@truthsmiles Жыл бұрын
The first video was from June 21st so I’m guessing he held it until the job was done :)
@frankl.5153
@frankl.5153 Жыл бұрын
Gotta say, Eric O..... That customer made out real good on the junk yard replacement. Awesome!
@bobberndt9744
@bobberndt9744 Жыл бұрын
I think you should consider getting a (few?) full face shields - like the dentists use - for use when working under these rust buckets. A few bucks for a lot of comfort.
@RJon2006
@RJon2006 Жыл бұрын
You don’t make a bad video, Eric. Thanks for all you do! Your customers don’t know how good they have it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@lucidbarrier
@lucidbarrier Жыл бұрын
Shout out to Bobby's Auto parts for shipping that rear assembly in one piece to Eric O. I called so many places trying to find a parts yard to ship a rear windshield for a 97 Thunderbird. There were no aftermarket windshields available and I was having a hard time finding a used one. My dad finally got lucky and found a glass place locally that went to the salvage yard and cut one out of a vehicle and came out and installed it. Same thing with engines, I went online looking for an engine for my Avalon and ended up buying one locally at a salvage yard who installed it with a new timing kit, belts, valve cover gaskets and new exhaust gaskets and transferred my alternator and starter over. Sometimes you just get lucky and find a good yard. People who answer the phones at shops are jerks too. I called all these places about putting a used engine in my car and they couldn't be bothered with giving me an actual quote.
@springfield4522
@springfield4522 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting about installing springs afterwards. I was wondering the same thing. Gee a 'not dumb' question from me.. This is a great 'customer save'.
@GregTrickey
@GregTrickey Жыл бұрын
I know I've talked about it before, but I can't believe how much it costs in the "PRNY" to own a vehicle. I'm in Texas. For instance, I personally (thanks to KZbin) replaced the timing chains in my 2010 Traverse, in 2018, for about $2000 in parts and special tools. I think the dealer was asking $3600. I decided to trade it in at that point. They gave me a very acceptable trade-in value for my Traverse to buy the 2019 Colorado. The Traverse had 120k miles, and was deemed a pretty good value. There are plenty of challenges in doing that particular repair, but rust isn't one of them. I'm pretty sure a 2010 Traverse in 2018 would be worth zero dollars outside of the south. Maybe some scrap value? In any case, I can't imagine dealing with the rust. I'd give up. I have a video on my channel about the tools I used. I'm not monetized or anything, just FYI.
@FliesLikeABrick
@FliesLikeABrick Жыл бұрын
This is a nice repair to get more than a couple more years out of this vehicle -- great solution
@tammyandgarynewton1999
@tammyandgarynewton1999 Жыл бұрын
So my husband’s a master tech for Nissan and he was watching your video and he does these all the time. He actually just did one on my friends car - he said they are fun 🤩
@Hey_Its_That_Guy
@Hey_Its_That_Guy Жыл бұрын
You did the owner a solid, Eric. You should sleep well knowing you helped them out. Well done!
@jcadult101
@jcadult101 Жыл бұрын
The amount of rust just blows my mind. I lived in the midwest through the 70s and cars completely falling apart from rust and to still see it occurring in post 2000 era is just mindboggling. Threats of 117* this weekend are welcome compared with dealing with any of that stuck bolts nonsense.
@NikMitchell
@NikMitchell Жыл бұрын
lol, I always enjoy Eric trying to do the outro with a previous handful of words he just got through saying. 😆 Cracks me up every time! Great video!
@shaneharrison4775
@shaneharrison4775 Жыл бұрын
Job well done Mr O assembly replacement have always been cheaper and less costly.
@agostinodibella9939
@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these videos more than computer diagnostics. Getting this car a couple more years on the road.
@price9195
@price9195 Жыл бұрын
thank you for these videos; been watching for 6 years. Had 18 inch 1/2 ratchet on my diff plug yesterday and it wouldn't budge then I hit it with the WD it popped right off
@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын
😂👍🏼 perfect
@Garth2011
@Garth2011 Жыл бұрын
Nice job...probably a rare procedure in most shops as SMA chose to use the better shocks and especially went the extra kilometer and used real "flange nuts" on the exhaust flange. Not a bad R&I process as everything that came into the shop from the salvage yard was "clean" which really made things smooth. I would not have purchased Nissan control arms or other parts in this repair due to the condition of the existing cross member etc. Good call from SMA and the customer. Just pray the wheel bearings are good for a long period. And of course just as important as the repair itself, NO collateral damage from the mechanic being sloppy or careless ! Job well done.
@waylananders3514
@waylananders3514 Жыл бұрын
I love how the salvage part looks like it has less rust on it than some new parts we get
@willsrestorations
@willsrestorations Жыл бұрын
You know you're watching a master mechanic when everything looks fairly easy.
@bryanjacobs5897
@bryanjacobs5897 Жыл бұрын
This is giving me flashbacks of when we had to do rear suspension member recalls on previous generation altimas. Man they could be a pain in the ass sometimes
@gsudarshan7251
@gsudarshan7251 Жыл бұрын
Considering the recent climate about the cost of buying a new car with the interest rates, it makes sense to resurrect such ventilator cases with the cadavers of crashed cars to extend the longevity. Repairs of these kind are the best examples of reuse and recycle. Good going Dr O.(yes, I'm a subscriber from the days you called yourself Dr O :) )
@IBenZik
@IBenZik Жыл бұрын
As customer states what would say, look at all that flavor under there. I had to laugh, "good enough for the girls we run with". I'm almost 71 and I haven't heard that in 40 years. Well done.
@bobjokela4561
@bobjokela4561 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal repair and video, Eric! Those components look solo good. Definitely not a rust belt donor car!
@freetolook3727
@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын
Having dealt with my fair share, youou are 100% right on the money about salvage yards. Good that you found one that actually treats it like a legitimate business. Btw, most of the local area salvage yards that I bought parts from back in the 1970's are now gone for one reason or another. I think most of them couldn't be sold because no one wants them and when the owner died or retired that was it for the business. Back then if you had some land and were lazy, people would give their wrecks to the junk yard and the owners were mostly drunks who made some money off selling parts just to pay bills. Now there's restrictions on junk yards. Also, if you don't treat it like a business, rotating stock and scraping older wrecks for metal, you don't make money.
@glentrod9642
@glentrod9642 Жыл бұрын
This subframe had everything needed and was in great condition. Lucky to get used parts like this. Great job!
@bigdog4574
@bigdog4574 Жыл бұрын
The service you do to the diy community and the general public by making these educational videos are difficult to overstate! Thanks Eric !
@GarnConstructionInc
@GarnConstructionInc Жыл бұрын
Nice work as usual Eric. The shippers break even bolted down in a crate items so the backing plates didn’t stand a chance.
@johnglasgow83
@johnglasgow83 Жыл бұрын
I love the rust pouring out when you use the air hammer. Hence your famous expression. "Welcome to New York BABY!"
@jameslarsen3184
@jameslarsen3184 Жыл бұрын
You seriously make it look easy peasy! 👍
@chiluco2000
@chiluco2000 Жыл бұрын
That cascade of fine rust falling down was impressive 😲 21:32
@davidc4988
@davidc4988 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Eric, customer got a top repair and some, gave them a few more years from the car. Like how you gave credit to Bobbys bet they get some business from this, win win for all. All the best, Dave.
@jpack61108
@jpack61108 Жыл бұрын
Love that you took the time to grab the useless plastic. Probably does nothing. But you have it and thats where it goes. Its the little things.
@breauken910
@breauken910 Жыл бұрын
I think its really nice that you take the time to go back and torque everything down to factory specs 😂
@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын
of course....
@breauken910
@breauken910 Жыл бұрын
​@@SouthMainAuto wait.. I'm not 100% sure, so let me ask, do you actually go back and torque everything to factory specs?
@jaredoaks6317
@jaredoaks6317 Жыл бұрын
Bobby’s is 15 minutes away from me. Good people and very knowledgeable
@robiecarmichael9958
@robiecarmichael9958 Жыл бұрын
Worked as an insurance adjuster and appraiser for years in the Fayetteville NC area. The guys at this yard Devore Cooke Used Auto Parts Co, where absolutely the best to work with . Helpful knowledgeable and just good guys to deal with. Can’t tell you how many times we would send or receive photos to clarify we were talking about the correct part. Eric as always a great video, but more importantly you came up with the best parts option for the customer.
@MrElvis53
@MrElvis53 Жыл бұрын
Dude O. You are such a Talented & Capable Mechanic. And I believe you are as honest as a Mechanic can be. I enjoy all of your videos & I watch every one of them. You have taught me a lot !!!! And Misses O is Fantastic as well. What a "Beautiful Couple" you are. I look forward to your Next Video Always !!!!!!!!!!!!
@lucymc0191
@lucymc0191 Жыл бұрын
great job eric glad too see there are genuine scrap yards like bobby's.. to help .....they deserve your appreciation ..respect to them ...
@JeffWinter1
@JeffWinter1 Жыл бұрын
Relaxing during vacation is great. It's all the stress before and after that people could do without.
@johnpetersen8116
@johnpetersen8116 Жыл бұрын
I just did the same thing with a 328xi. It was much easier to do it that way! Love the vids, keep em coming!, Jp
@titaniumman_22
@titaniumman_22 Жыл бұрын
Stop the air hammer, the car is the size of a Chevy Volt now with all the rust falling off!
@johnmack5784
@johnmack5784 Жыл бұрын
Eric your work ethic is very impressive, just keep doing what you’re doing & maybe mechanics around the world will get the credit that’s overdue
@scrambler69-xk3kv
@scrambler69-xk3kv Жыл бұрын
Compressor got a real workout on this job.
@m.pav.8397
@m.pav.8397 Жыл бұрын
Wow great job! I wish we had you in our area
@iansanderson
@iansanderson Жыл бұрын
I called a salvage yard in PA once and they answered the phone with “Yeah?” Shining examples of friendly service.
@MajorMokoto
@MajorMokoto Жыл бұрын
Wow there were surprisingly few casualties in this. First glance I was like oh this is gonna need a lot of the torch. Nice job.
@JeffreyStrader
@JeffreyStrader Жыл бұрын
I can tell you the Keyless Ignition issue, could possibly be due to LED lights in the cab (if there are some being used). The LED's emit a frequency that interferes with the Key-less Start Module. Chrysler is having the same issue.........I should know, I alerted them to it ( they hate customers who know more than them - LOL )
@MarioCrayola71
@MarioCrayola71 Жыл бұрын
Mr O you are one of THE BEST KZbin MECHANIC on KZbin. I think I could speak for all that are looking for a good mechanic that we all wish there were alot more mechanics like you
@home-powersystems7782
@home-powersystems7782 Жыл бұрын
Your skill with all the tools you use is awesome. Some assholes always say they know how to do the stuff you show but we all know thery are full of it. You are one special tech.
@jamesripley9095
@jamesripley9095 Жыл бұрын
Mr.O you always make it look easy good job keep them customers happy.
@udrtydog1
@udrtydog1 Жыл бұрын
"If I can do it, you can do it." NOPE, not me. lolololmfao! Love the vids, thanks for taking us along for the ride! 😎
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