Nissan Sentra: Battery & Brake Light On?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Should I make the switch to overalls... that is the real question...👨🏽‍🌾

[@JeffreyStrader]

From a man wearing overall's as he types.."Why haven't you already?.....LOL!

[@RagnarokCo]

Not until you switch your main KZbin channel to Outdoors with Eric O.

[@mitchhulsey1857]

Puddin fab shop thinks so,lol!

[@marcokahny709]

If you do ware the blue jumpsuits that the Germans do They make you look like you know what your doing 😂

[@dougjones9493]

No commando LOL🙈 staw hat and tooth pic

[@georgedurkee5859]

As a tank mechanic, I wore bib overalls every day and they are great as you do not have to keep pulling them up all day and they are much cooler as they are not restrictive no belt plenty of pockets and at your age, you should not worry what other people think also if you get an engineer cap they will think that you drive a train.

[@recoverysoldierdiyauto2035]

I was a 19k in the army. Tanker! We’re you military?

[@sat_sonic]

🤣

[@steve197232]

Lmao, they will think you drive a train 🚂

[@georgedurkee5859]

@@recoverysoldierdiyauto2035 Yea operated the M-88 --M578 and drove Sherdains as a civilian mechanic for the JRTC at Ft Chafee and Ft Polk. I served in the Army in Vietnam and Germany

[@billmalec]

This may be my favorite SMA video yet. Nothing too technical. Relatively 'easy' job. But seeing you struggle like we all do and then the banter with Mrs. O is just awesome. I guarantee someone sends you a Pakistani 'man dress'.

[@notmeatall70s]

Nightgown

[@patricklarkin9666]

How about a toga?

[@nedrapollari894]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@billmalec]

@@patricklarkin9666 Toga!

[@TC-dw6wg]

A man dress!

[@afaqhaider6248]

A Pakistani here, Glad to hear that the skills of our mechanics amazes you. Our national dress is called Shalwar Kameez. It doesn’t have a belt, but it has a drawstring. I would like to see you try one on

[@abadbronc]

It makes me feel better about myself watching you empty the toolbox to get to one dang bolt. I think sometimes I spend more time looking for the right combination of tools and swearing at auto engineers than I do getting the actual job done.

[@cpennington5856]

This Craig 100% agrees with you Craig! Have given that one-way lecture on bad engineering many times.

[@pauldowding8185]

Yup, it's always the parts that "never" break that are the hardest to get off.

[@sc5015]

People like to claim bad design, I believe it is reliability. It took him longer because he hasn't done them often.

[@johnhufnagel]

There's always that one something that takes 90% of your time to do 1% of the job. it never fails.

[@mattfubar4268]

💯💯💯

[@grannyflatgarage7599]

Service data: 1 Remove bolts from front and top of alternator 2 remove catalytic converter 3 remove exhaust manifold 4 discharge ac refrigerant 5 Remove ac compressor 6 remove radiator 7 Remove ac condenser 8 remove front bumper 9 remove bolt from rear of alternator Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure :P

[@bobhudson6659]

You forgot to take off the high compression hubcaps and the twin overhead foxtails. Listen to the song called "Newcastle song" by Bob Hudson (not me) that was around in the 1960s. You'll understand then. What I mentioned are extra removal items. Retired mechanic in Land Down Under.

[@brandonsnider7907]

Is that a joke or is that the real procedure?

[@johntilson2535]

@@brandonsnider7907 🙄😬

[@charlescaldwell1413]

wow, charging by that the way he did it might be a pain but less than prescribed. not bad pay for the pain.

[@tsalesto]

I recall using a 1/4" Ratchet Extension Drive Chain Bar (or whatever that is called) on situations like this.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I love it when Mrs O comes in a picks up on the show!

[@ascar1nthasky03]

My boyfriend and I watch your videos religiously, and this is the first comment I’ve felt I had to write. Your videos are absolutely amazing. Me and him work out in the garage together and have our own snap on tool boxes. But! The comment about the Pakistani truck workers. That is hilarious! Thought we were the only ones who watched those! They are incredible! Keep bringing the great content, we all love it! Also, classic rock is KING! 👑

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Geez, Eric. I have a 97 Sentra I gave my son when he turned 16, 14 years ago. And it was an old car then! He drove it through high school and college. We can't kill that car, and trust me, we have tried! Woman ran a red light took out the right side (we fixed that). He backed it into a friend of mine's brand new Corolla, wrinkled up a rear quarter. He hit a deer in it one night, folded up the hood, smashed the radiator support back into the exhaust manifold! We fixed ALL of that, here in my garage, then painted it ourselves. I bought it back from him when he decided he'd look better in something more spiffy (first a 350Z, then a C5, then an NB Miata). Everything on it works like it was new. We may end up having to shoot it.

[@ianloyd6384]

Jeez.. maybe have to send her to the crusher to get her to quit. 😂 wish everybody had the same luck with cars

[@luisamoa2500]

@@ianloyd6384 that ain't luck that's a '97 Japanese car when they were built to last

[@williammason7092]

The older vehicles run a lot longer than the newer ones

[@westanner7885]

Most days we come here to learn. But today we were here for moral support and a shoulder to lean on while that one little bolt made you question your life choices. You did it! Gold star ⭐️

[@larrycroft470]

Ha!!! Mr and Mrs O.!!! Yall are both exemplary Americans for MANY reasons. Your children are extremely intelligent respectful and happy - that is so obvious. Mrs O home schooling them is going to pay HUGE dividends for them as they grow into adults. And to top it off y'all run arguably one of the highest quality & most successful car/Lt truck repair shop in the USA. Simply amazing. Maximum respect to you and the Mrs.

[@GTCGreg]

I second that!

[@Mtltrm]

I second that

[@vadim7590]

Yeah I don't know, the only upside of homeschooling in America is not getting shot.

[@stevewhite3424]

@@vadim7590 Don't worry, we're all wrong occasionally.

[@GTCGreg]

@@vadim7590 That may be a concern, but I doubt most homeschool families do it for that reason.

[@gregneedoba3927]

I tell you, it’s nice to watch someone else take on an easy looking job that makes them curse and hate their life for at least a few minutes. Because we have all been there, and will be there again. And misery loves company! Cheers to you Eric 🍻

[@boinger1988]

you can always judge how tough of a job it is by how torn up your gloves are. Great video Eric!

[@josephgoetz3199]

GLOVES ARE FOR WIMPS

[@Otagner]

That depends on the quality of the gloves your shop gets, some of our newest ones shred while changing an air filter lol

[@Otagner]

@@josephgoetz3199 or for people who want to take care of their bodies and avoid soaking up cancer-causing chemicals for no reason

[@flagmichael]

@@josephgoetz3199 Wimps or smart people. Doing even an oil change without nitrile gloves is not very smart. For really wicked locations I have cut-resistant gloves.

[@terrycostakis6284]

I've only very recently subscribed to your channel thanks to a shout out from Rainman Ray. The two of you have to be in the 99th percentile of mechanics everywhere. Your diagnostic skills are unbelievable and both of you have a great way of telling each story that in addition to being highly instructive also has the right amount of self deprecating humor added. No way to the overalls. Your bluejeans and Ray's shorts make you guys seem more like us.

[@trone32]

Agree 100% Both channels for me

[@pvillehick67]

As a former truck engine technician-I also am grateful for the clean concrete work bays and available tools the Pakistani channel folks do not have.

[@bobhudson6659]

But they do have flow-through footwear!!

[@paulpierson2137]

Thanks Mrs O for saving your man from a certain meltdown. Your soothing voice calmed him right down after a trying time.

[@MosinMan76254]

Eric, I remember the old trick of trying to stick a coin on the back of the alternator shaft. If it stays it's charging, if not, junk! As Edith and Archie Bunker said, those were the days...

[@flagmichael]

Never heard of that one - interesting! My big beef is with the charge warning light on so many 1980s vehicles: the lamp was in series with the excitation 12V. If the alternator wasn't charging the terminal was basically at ground and the light came on. In operation the terminal had battery voltage on it so the light went out. BUT... if a brush wore out the light would not come on.

[@paulcaliendo9402]

I feel your pain!! with the alternator that is, but as far as the coveralls it is what ever makes you happy and comfortable. Keep on with the killer content you keep puttin out there for our enjoyment !!!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Those Nissan alternators can be a PITA. Sometimes I find it easier to just remove the exhaust manifold. Good stuff!

[@bobrenner7213]

"Update to Service Data: To change the alternator, first remove the engine from the automobile..."

[@deepsquat600]

Wow no kidding is there much risk in regards to the bolts to getting those off or do you always use a torch and get them red hot first cuz I was thinking that in the back of my head but I'm not a professional a mechanic just a guy who loves to play around with cars

[@kevinbarry71]

@@bobrenner7213 you think that is funny, but on some Audis, and a few Volkswagens, that is indeed the procedure

[@shadetreemech290]

@@deepsquat600 Yeah, Ditto. I was thinking the same thing and also am not a pro.

[@Gerle71]

My trusty 1999 Altima's alternator is on top. That's back when Nissans weren't bad.

[@alastairmartin3049]

This is the best thing I’ve seen I ages. Most of your videos are, we fixed some shit today. In real life. This 1 bolt took 2 hours to get out

[@dallasdorrington7449]

Hey Eric O, you had me laughing my head off watching you change out this alternator in this 2001 Nissan Sentra/Pulsar as I own the RH drive version of this same car. Same engine as well. I am on my 3rd alternator and it' 's a very common fault for them to fail at this amount of miles. My N16 series has 432,000km or 268,000 miles on the odometer on the same engine 3rd gearbox. I fitted a new 100amp alternator to have it fail 600 miles later. I was pissed because that rear bolt is a pain to get to. I found that a wire inside the unit on the voltage regulator had a dry solder joint and caused the new unit to fail. "J" hooking and soldering the wires fixed it and 1 hour later I was back on the road. Love your videos as you make me laugh with some of the jobs you do.

[@jenniferneumann716]

There's nothing better than listening to you and Mississippi talking I love how you guys interact that is so so over the top especially talking about dresses and overalls or cover all sorts love your show big guy love your show you you two are awesome

[@lvsqcsl]

That car was made before Renault bought Nissan. I don't feel so bad seeing you fight to get that one bolt out, Eric. Great video!

[@rjb6327]

Nissan really makes it easy for you. A 10 min job can now be charged for an hour labor. Always good to see Mrs. O. Such a soothing voice to calm you down. She makes it all better.

[@Cgp-on1cp]

I'm surprised I got this work done watching you struggle with it as a regular car mechanic. It's nice having sisters with smaller hands to help you do certain things I think that's how I got through it

[@brianshellnutt9986]

Just wanted to let you know that I had to do a helicoil today on my 2017 Nissan frontier. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have had the confidence to do it myself . I watched the vid where you did one on a neon and I went and bought every tool you used except the snap on bore scope. I used one that works on my Android phone. I took my time and got it done . Everything worked out great. Thanks for all the small details you include in your vids and keep up the good work.

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Congrats on the successful repair

[@johnpetersen8116]

Such a clear and concise explanation of how to test a charging system . Thanks Mr. O! And never was there a better discussion on the virtues, pros and con's , considerations and choices out there for one's wardrobe options! Brilliant!

[@dlsimmonsjr1]

Thank you for being able to talk and work. Listening to you and Mrs. (Ms.) O talking was AWESOME! You 2 are a great couple keep her laughing good job Eric

[@chuckgrenci6404]

I always have a smile or two when I watch SMA but today's video was like a full stand up routine; nicely done!

[@ashleyrosevear4319]

That was so entertaining and informative. And Mrs O added a bit of flavour to your commentary. You guys rock. Get the overalls, they are very comfortable and look professional. I love your vids, Cheers, Ash...

[@Boilerking76123]

I had to change my daughters Camry idler , belt tensioner . Got the no reversey wrench pinned to the wheel well. Didn't figure you had to unbolt and jack up the engine to get that bolt out. Best part was her alternator went 6 months later and the brand new belt tensioner was frozen. Good thing I already practiced changing it.

[@boblynch7348]

I am in awe of your patience level, Eric. I would have resorted to a sledge hammer or cutting torch long before your installation success.

[@therealratfink]

In my shop that second bolt is what we call getting "Nissaned". They always find a way to manufacture the vehicle to make an easy job hard.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Unfortunately, I don't think it's exclusive to Nissan, I think my Mazda Protege 5 is as guilt on that one. Had to replace the alternator in I think 2017, or '18 and getting to all the bolts was not that easily reached if I recall.

[@cheesecurd100s]

Some fords are the worst where they could have just put the bolt in from the other side but nooooo

[@ThatOddGarage]

@@johnhpalmer6098 My 98 Saturn Wagon is on the back of the motor. Gotta remove the wheel, and inner fender liner, to release the tensioner, grab one bolt from up top (blind), the other from down below. Can't unplug until it's dismounted. PITA when it comes down to trying to finagle that POS out. Glad I don't (hopefully) have to do that job again anytime soon. On my 18 Mirage, it's right up front, super easy to get to. 15-30 minute job all said and done.

[@crazyedo9979]

What you think is absolutely logical the japanese do it the exact opposite way..😁

[@davidburton8813]

Eric, stumbled upon your videos several years ago. I have learned a lot from you. You are a good teacher.

[@tracydiller9378]

You are right i have watched the Pakistani videos we could take a lesson from them.These guys make repairs that not to many people would even try.Great video as always and you should wear overalls great choice.

[@douglasjreynolds]

You and Mrs O have the best conversations.

[@Jon7277]

I've been doing roadside mechanic work for 3 months now. Been wearing overalls since I started to save my clothes from getting dirty has worked out great and it honestly doesn't look that bad as long as you get a dark color.

[@BoomerProud]

Been a subscriber to the Pakistani truck channel for about 2-3 years. Absolutely amazing what they do with primitive tools,not sure about the crankshaft repairs..Most of the stuff they do looks sketchy but really neat to watch.

[@gjcombs]

Mr O - your repair struggles make me feel better about my own! Love your vids.

[@andrewszaflarski5379]

Wow! Auto repair and a sermon at the same time! Great is thy faithfulness!

[@paulcochran1721]

Overalls can make it easier to get discounts on the Snap On truck.... Great video, Used to wear coveralls in the Air Force - yes, very comfy. And you keep your street clothes clean! I always wore my T shirt though, no jeans unless it was cold.. I'll expect to see you in front of your shop hammering in cylinder liners on a truck engine next week, wearing nothing but a muumuu and sandals!

[@johneaston2293]

I also watch the Pakistani channel and the old school skill level they achieve with very little modern tools i have worked in the middle east and Africa as a supervisor on oll and gas projects and working with Indians. Srilankans ,Philippians etc and must say i found them very skillful tradsman who could turn there hand to any task a bit like yourself keep up the good work , Greetings from Scotland to you and yours

[@johnaclark1]

Ah, back when Nissan made great cars. I still own a 98 Nissan 200SX. It's on teenage driver #4 now for a daily driver to school and back. Been an absolutely FANTASTIC car. Never breaks.

[@TheCarguy1993]

Ah the 2 door b14 sentra. Had one myself, back when they made rock solid reliable econoboxes and not rolling dumpster fire cvt equipped junk piles

[@johnaclark1]

@@TheCarguy1993 Yep. And I'm not sure why I love the car so much but I do. It's gotten basic maintenance...starter, alternator, belts, thermostat, (and the occasional clutch replacement due to teaching kids to drive it and one of them burned it up in stop and go traffic on a hill one day) etc. but has been trouble free for 165K miles with teenagers driving it. Fortunately, I can change the clutch in it in about 4 hours. Not many cars stand up to that kind of abuse! Thanks to that car, all my daughters have learned to drive manual transmissions. They all hated learning it but once they did they brag to all their friends and all their friends want them to teach them.

[@TheCarguy1993]

@@johnaclark1 thats killer, 1.6? I remember doing a clutch in about that time as well

[@johnaclark1]

@@TheCarguy1993 Yeah, it's the SE model. Always wished it was the SE-R, as the 1. 6 doesn't get out of its own way, but the 33mpg of the 1.6 looks pretty good these days! Perfect for my teenage girls.

[@TheCarguy1993]

@@johnaclark1 the 1.6 is lethargic as hell but unkillable, here in ny though it was mechanically totaled cause the egr valve went,threw the money light,part unavailable and couldn't inspect it

[@tjones261]

We've all had a simple job thwarted by the one stupid bolt they didn't make enough room to access. You handled it like a champ, of course. The only thing wrong about this video is when Mrs O referred to yourselves as "over the hill"... I don't think there's a single person who has watches any of your videos agreeing with THAT statement. Keep on Truckin'

[@flagmichael]

Being "over the hill" is just past the midpoint of life, halfway through our run. I will be 70 in a couple of months and have decided there are car jobs I will not do any more (like replacing clutches or nightmares like that alternator). I have no regrets.

[@Marvin_The_Martian]

Great video as always Eric. Should crack out the bore scope for hard to record areas for that visceral wrenching action in close up 😉

[@mikedayitt]

2 things eric 1) welcome to MY WORLD 2) watching you working on this for so long I forgot what you were working on

[@paulkoontz6095]

Try the overalls, you can even go commando in them🤭, all comfort till you lay under vehicle. Have a good one.

[@patricklarkin9666]

Dude, I've watched the Pakistani truck channel! Those guys are amazing. They do a lot with very little.

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

If there were any justice in this life, the designers who made that alternator so difficult to service would be condemned to replace it over and over again. Nice work

[@flagmichael]

Doing it over and over again, doing three per week working 16 hours a day.

[@scotttierney4759]

It's great when you and the Boss lady have a conversation when your working

[@juliusliles5828]

What a relief, thought I was the only one that had complicated conversations with my vehicles. 😅

[@docmarten8382]

Spot on with your comments Eric about the Pakistani mechanics…. Resourceful and highly skilled men. You and Mrs O…. I was laughing out loud at the chit chat you two have… KZbinr Gold.

[@jeff-N4ZHM]

I've wore overalls for many years and love them. So comfy.Use the different pockets to hold tools when I'm working on a project. Love your videos. You have taught me many things about life and fixing junk.

[@GeneralRELee]

usually just get s size or 2 larger then the pants you wear, and in the winter perhaps a size larger for pants underneath

[@deanmckee1385]

I have watched the Pakistan truck channel. Those guys do so much with so little they can build anything with practically nothing, good job Mr O 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kman-mi7su]

Failed alternator, a job I've done many times. The first one I replaced was on a 73 Plymouth Duster many many moons ago. Cars from that era had a lot more room to work in.

[@patrickinottawa27]

73' Duster could sleep six in the trunk..... Yes, lot's of room for tinkering..... I miss mine...

[@markhull68]

Love those gloves!! What I admire most is your ability to work in them, that would drive me nuts.

[@montestu5502]

He might want to upgrade to a thicker one!

[@icecubez130]

Had a 98' Maxima with 150k miles when my alternator died. Was driving and noticed the battery and brake lights on. Did a google search and saw a common issue is failed alternator. I was like, crap! I tried to make it back home but car died a mile later. It was 11PM and car was in an industrial part of town. Tried figuring out what to do for an hour or so, and a private ambulance saw me. I told them what happened and those guys jumped my car all the way home. Had to jump it twice but I gunned it and just barely made it back on the second charged. gave them what money I had cause they saved me a tow charge. I kept the car in the garage for a month or two before deciding to tackle the alternator job (watched a couple of youtube videos on how to do it). was a PITA but got it done, and even did hood struts and radiator replacement.

[@icecubez130]

@Les Reeves yeah this was many years ago. Now i carry a portable battery pack, first aid kit, road side kit, and a fire extinguisher!

[@laithe9199]

I changed the alternator on my '97 Maxima once. Once.

[@jsj297]

Your commitment to that glove is amazing. 👑 🐐 level

[@zx8401ztv]

Hammer time, that was his only hit, shame really :-( I have also watched the pakistan truck repairs, very dodgy but what they do is amazing. Re winding alternators and starters, they make it look easy. Skillful people.

[@mdspisak]

I am not a farmer but I recently got my wife to buy me a pair of overalls and I love them. I wear them whenever I am working on anything outside. I love the pockets and they are without a doubt the most comfortable "pants" i wear. Great video as always !!!

[@vehcor]

It must be their summer car. No way a 2001 Nissan would survive 21 years of salt. lol

[@stevegriffith8925]

Hahaaaaaa

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Might come from auction or owner transplanted from south etc

[@hynestimothy411]

Get that valve cover for that Kia yet, oil looked pretty cooked, give it another 5000 miles

[@bearing_aficionado]

Oh man, Scott never fails with his humor on his channel and Eric O's. Can't wait to see your video tomorrow, sir!🍻👍

[@NeoMaxDucky]

I have a 2002 NIssan Sentra Se-R 113k miles since 2012 bought in NYC. Still running like a champion.

[@dhc4011]

I dont comment very often But I have to say I am 50 I live in the south (Texas) I do have a belly and I have been a mechanic for thirty two years now and in overalls for the last fifteen years now. OVERALL PRO's I dont have a problem with "plumber's butt anymore, no zipper or belt to scratch paint on a vehicle lots of pockets to put tools in .OVERALL CON"s shoulder straps restrict arm movements when stretched out over an engine and they make you feel Hotter then good old jeans and t-shirt With a pocket of course . I love your videos Thank you for all the tips and tricks and the laughs!

[@jacksprat8444]

Lol you two are a blast!! The banter is as awesome as a correctly replaced working alternator! It's the "Mechanic and Mrs. O Show" folks!! I now am wondering about whether I should try on some overalls! The long flowing dress is definitely not on the agenda for this dude though lol!!

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I agree that the way Eric talks to Mrs. O is a good demonstration of how to visit with one’s wife. I vote for blue striped overalls they’re the best.

[@tomsemer7441]

I knnw this is off topic of this video, but you will enjoy. Wife's Equinox developed loud noise in HVAC fan on high speed. Ordered new motor and squirrel cage. After removing old blower, found about two dozen acorn caps in the squirrel cage. Now need to check Cabin filter to see if they ate through it. Really enjoy your videos for knowledge and humor. Keep up the good work.

[@trevorsenetza5692]

You have to do the overalls. I worn them for 35 years on the railroad. I like the striped engineer cause they’re light weight, easy maneuverability and just a pair of shorts underneath super comfy. Get the zipper front easier for the bathroom break.

[@no-worries-its-okay]

I love the banter between you and Mrs o! Definitely need to hear more of that!

[@ngneer999]

I've seen a few of the Pakistani truck channel videos. They did a complete rebuild on a truck diesel engine using a few sockets welded to "T" handles. I like their division of labor. It seems everyone has a specialty.

[@TeemarkConvair]

one of the better vids,, always GREAT when E.O and V. O. chat during the repairs,, its why i stay here..

[@justinballard7242]

The bad part is if that alternator is like most electronics from the parts store you'll be replacing it probably 3-4 more times in the next 5 years. At least that's my experience. On my own vehicles I wouldn't dare put on anything but a factory alternator/starter etc

[@flagmichael]

Rebuilt alternators and starters are the pits. New Chinesium ones are only a little better. I agree completely: if the part will strand you or worse (like a broken ball joint) or is hard to get to, just get new OEM. Too many regrets from my penny-pinching youth.

[@nonotthatoneguy]

There are basically 2 types of overalls. There's the normal denim type that everyone is familiar with. Then, there's the "Sunday go to meetin' " or "dress" overalls. They usually have grayish and dark pinstripes. Denim has thicker material to last a long time in the fields. The pinstripe is a little thinner but still sturdy enough to last a while in the fields.

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

I love how you keep on working with just a piece of glove hanging on by a string🤣👍

[@ron827]

They are true craftsmen in dresses wearing sandals and no OSHA in Pakistan. :-) It is always a delight to hear from the good natured Mrs. O.

[@JamesDvorak]

14:44 Man I laughed pretty hard when you threatened your wrench!! "Don't you pop off that thing or I will cut you with the torch!" hahahaha

[@AnthonyLovato]

I enjoyed the conversation. "I'm not a miniskirt kind of guy." 😄 keep up the great work. 🤙

[@DKC383]

I feel the pain with this job

[@BrianCraig2007]

ripped gloves, a little blood, 1/2 the toolbox on the cart, grease up to the elbows ... gotta love nissan. At least Mrs O comes and gives a little encouragement!

[@BryanI00]

I firmly believe that when a new car is designed, the engineers who designed it should have to completely disassemble and re-assemble the first prototype. It won't take long before they are designing cars that are easy to work on, again.

[@flagmichael]

In the 1980s Volvo 240series DIYers swore the cars were made by suspending the heater blower by a string and assembling the car around it.

[@letiscafeschoolhouse1114]

Love watching someone other than me do this job. Do not miss the last bolt on that setup. Must resist the temptation to not install the back bolt. Must resist, argl.... Throws bolt across the shop and spend the next hour searching for it only to realize if I had just I bolted the a/c compressor and moved it just alittle i could have been done by now.

[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

Laughing my butt off cause I've had the same vocalizations when I was replacing the plugs & wires on my '05 Silvy. Son in Law was there for guidance but Boy Hooie those back plugs and wires really hurt. And the blanky blank parts guy who insisted that there was no such thing as a plug wire puller didn't make my mood any better! And I vote for overalls!! Bonus points if you go for the shorty ones.

[@michaelearl6991]

Been wearing bibs for 30 plus years mainly because they're comfortable slightly oversized let's the breezes blow through in the summertime love the channel thank you

[@williamwhite9767]

My wife's 2013 Infiniti had a battery light and brake light on when she came home one day. I checked the voltage and verified the alternator wasn't charging. Since it was computer controlled and the alternator was in the worst place I've seen, I called the dealer and made an appt for the next day. The next morning, I hooked up the smart charger at 30 amps and tried to find out why the brake light was on. During the charging and checking I started and ran the engine. Then I shut off the engine, disconnected the charger and left to take it to the dealer. And, the battery light and brake lights were OFF. It had started charging again. This was about 6 months ago and it's been charging fine since then. The car only had about 40k miles on it. I assume running the engine with the charger connected jogged the computer into doing its' job. The computer had a brain fart!!

[@qei431.]

Awesome man hopefully you didn't ove ride any safety features I doubt it though sometimes alternators can over charge the battery

[@basshunter428]

I thought I was the only one watching that Pakistani truck repair channel! Those guys are out of this world! Welding teeth on massive differential gears, wiping parts down with rags and gasoline, and all in flip flops and sandals! Some of the work they do with the crudest equipment is absolutely amazing! Pouring molten steel in flip flops! 🔥😳 Never a dull moment! 😆😆😆

[@Howrider65]

Bring back the 70s cars when it took 20min to replace one.

[@FishFind3000]

Those cars you could stand in the engine bay.

[@markwadkins7758]

Definitely need to switch! they are awesome! I taught collision repair and automotive electronics at a local college and then had to go on disability after a very serious stroke in 2013. I've worn them every day since then! You no longer have to worry about getting bound up in the straddle. Say goodbye to "Crack attack"! Lots of pockets for you to misplace the customer's keys in! my favorite brand is Round House. Definitely use there sizing chart unless you actually go try them on! Also, it doesn't hurt to order bigger than you need. It just allows more "breathing room". A good trick to embarrass the family is to cut off a pair and wear them out in public! Maybe take Mrs. O shopping for supplies at that Walmart where she killed the sign with the van!

[@kenwaller676]

Change the alternator: step one: remove engine.

[@clintprice2123]

Nice video Eric, your and Mrs O’s banter is a good time. We need you to get some overalls or one of Mrs O’s dresses so that Ray has to do it too as you’re his mentor and he plays along. At my friends wedding after the night was almost done the bride and groom swapped clothes, what a great picture that was, I still have it 30 years later.

[@RobertKohut]

I remember when an alternator was one of the easiest things to change on a car or truck...🙂

[@orion3267]

And a starter. I found out last year that my starter is under my intake manifold. It's a 2008 Nissan Titan.

[@normangallant9879]

That was a tight area to work.Keep up the good work

[@lloydweems6237]

You and Mrs. O are solid gold.

[@kevinbarry71]

Love the video; I think what you mean to say; is, 2001 Nissan in upstate New York. Such a car could last downstate. Winters are less severe and salt is much less prevalent

[@daviddelle774]

I wear the overalls sometimes. Good when working outside. They are comfortable and great while weed-whacking, chain sawing, crawling around under the car or truck in the driveway. I have some of the Carhart insulated overalls for use out in the cold snowy conditions too.

[@williammeszko3299]

Eric, You didn't have the camera on the voltmeter on your carbon pile when you turned up the current. If the voltage is close to the battery voltage while you are under load, you have done a "voltage drop test". Really enjoyed the video - thanks.

[@mattcr883]

My dad wore overalls as far back as I can remember. He always had 1 new, dark blue pair to wear to church. We weren’t on a farm, but he was a diesel worker. T shirts are okay. Grandpa and uncle did too, but they were on the farm.

[@JBlake-moon-shdo]

Absolutely love seeing someone else in my hell hole. You and misses O. Are great. Thanks for the entertainment Eric.

[@dozerman53111]

As a man who wore Liberty and Carhartt bib overall for over 32 years at work and home, their great !!! Once you try the you won't go back to pants. Very comfortable. Stay well

[@daverichards190]

Eric and Mrs O, thank you so much for this video, it was most entertaining. and yes, overalls are comfortable

[@0111025]

I watch those guys they are impressive with how they get things done

[@glenmeyer5079]

Ok, the old overhauls sipping a beer watching the Pakistani truck channel.. Don't get better than that... Great vid.

[@mbazzy123]

Its a good day when I see a new video from SMA

[@fomoco300k]

Overalls are great!! You gotta try em, Eric! A little warm on the summer days because of the extra layers up top, but plenty of room for comfort. Definitely easier to move around in than most jeans... ei squatting, bending, etc.