No Easy-Peasy Engine Swaps! How could something so common go sooooo wrong for the CAR WIZARD?!?

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@risby1930
@risby1930 2 жыл бұрын
I was in the parts business, until recently and you are absolutely right about the quality of parts. Even purchasing old reliable brands is no longer a guarantee of quality. New old stock is the safest way to go.
@thecommodoredecker
@thecommodoredecker 2 жыл бұрын
They dont want ppl working on their own stuff anymore, what better way to discourage ppl, and make money at the same time! I guarantee you thats whats happening
@davidjernigan8161
@davidjernigan8161 2 жыл бұрын
Chinese, Pakistani, Indian, etc. parts are the issue
@michaelchitwood5566
@michaelchitwood5566 2 жыл бұрын
I have two older Volvos. Recently I had water pump installed. The new Mexican made water pump leaked; it had to be replaced. I am on my 4th water pump. Hopeful the problem is finally solved.
@risby1930
@risby1930 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecommodoredecker that is partly true, but the majority of my parts business was sales to dealers and independent garages. There is no guarantee purchasing a GM, Ford, Mopar branded part is superior to a lot of house brands. Unfortunately, you can't always tell of the quality, by the box it comes in.
@jcollins1305
@jcollins1305 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! 😂
@matthall4265
@matthall4265 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought I was a really good mechanic till I started watching the Wizard. His down to earth approach with the air of total honesty has made me infinitely better overall.
@echobeefpv8530
@echobeefpv8530 2 жыл бұрын
This is what I consider the internet / KZbin is best used for. I'm an electrician, I've learned tons about my trade by watching videos !
@minorityofone1510
@minorityofone1510 2 жыл бұрын
I also recommend RRC restoration if you like total professionalism and skill
@jasonbrannen7598
@jasonbrannen7598 2 жыл бұрын
With swaps, the devil is always in the details. People get the engine and trans set in place and think they are 90% done....but they're really 10% done. Getting decent exhaust routing, keeping the A/C, and making sure the damn thing won't overheat can wind up being huge problems to solve.
@tjroelsma
@tjroelsma 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, you'll almost always run into trouble. - If you need just 3 inches for something to fit, you'll have only 2.75 inches. - Or that "guaranteed to fit" swap kit you bought for a lot of money is just an eighth of an inch out of spec so the holes just don't line up. And on top of that your good old friend Murphy just keeps popping up: you should have 12 bolts but somehow you only have 11........
@mrgmc6314
@mrgmc6314 2 жыл бұрын
That's why when I do my first swap it's going to be a fox body mustang I will buy the nicest one I can with the worst motor , next I buy suspension and a rear end , next I buy a complete 5.3 wrecked chevy truck then I use the motor trans and computer from the chevy and alot of the wire harness also , then a set of motor mounts and a trans mount and drive shaft and last but not least a shifter , actually fairly simple if you have some common sense ,
@kwijaeboner
@kwijaeboner 2 жыл бұрын
Oh you bought the kit for the 79-85. The mid-late 83s had a special mounting boss and need their own kit. We have the kit but it requires modifying the starter and notching the frame
@Maxzillian
@Maxzillian 2 жыл бұрын
Too damn true.
@lumispawn
@lumispawn 2 жыл бұрын
Luckily for me the engine swap I am doing soon is as simple ass possible. Going from a 5.3 to a 6.2 in an '11 silverado. Which was an optional engine. Just need the engine wiring harness that came with the 6.2 and then have a dealer reprogram the computer.
@boogitybear2283
@boogitybear2283 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I would love to hire the Car Clinic Staff to repair my rides, I can’t because of his extreme overload of clients and that’s a great thing! I’m happy that he’s done so well at his business and KZbin channel.
@truckerdaveandred6731
@truckerdaveandred6731 2 жыл бұрын
I used to work on the Hummers when I was in the military and the three things that would always go out like clockwork were the fuel injector pump, the transfer case and the front seal on the transmission. We were busting a lot of rear end gear set because I'm a firm believer parts were not meant to handle tires that big. We were forever replacing Driveline components on these. And it seemed like they were always the same components
@12namleht
@12namleht 2 жыл бұрын
I swapped a 5.7 from a 1988 C 1500 into a 1993 S-10... Started on Friday night, drove it to work Monday morning through heavy Atlanta traffic.....no issues...and have been driving it for years now...downtown 5 days a week..
@RetroWasteLand81
@RetroWasteLand81 2 жыл бұрын
You can’t stay in business long if you are just breaking even on every job but generally customers just don’t have a clue. Wizard you need to throw a party when you get the nova and jeep out of there.
@heavenhelpus479
@heavenhelpus479 2 жыл бұрын
Having swapped a few myself, I would have to agree with your numbers, especially on the budget!
@ShouldKnowBetter
@ShouldKnowBetter 2 жыл бұрын
Wizard, you have had a tough time, I can tell. Business can be very difficult some times. Good job you have a strong character, and Mrs Wizard as well. I appreciate your films.
@27zacmaklea35
@27zacmaklea35 2 жыл бұрын
Legend has it: The Car Wizard beat the sun in a staring contest.
@everythinggrowsyaheard
@everythinggrowsyaheard 2 жыл бұрын
I believe it
@bigggmustang73
@bigggmustang73 2 жыл бұрын
Haha
@jamiespinks3657
@jamiespinks3657 2 жыл бұрын
He's now practicing to see if he can beat Chuck Norris in a staring comp
@mattbrown5511
@mattbrown5511 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good one. I'll make sure not to steal it.
@mikewaite3746
@mikewaite3746 2 жыл бұрын
Car Jizzard
@retro440
@retro440 2 жыл бұрын
Uncle Tony says the same thing about crap modern parts. Personally, year ago, I went through new wheel bearings to replace four on my 2010 Town and Country. Great vids, Car Wizard!!
@mcesarey
@mcesarey 2 жыл бұрын
That Hummer brings back nightmares for me...around 2004 the DOD started requiring them to be armored and air-conditioned, but riding in these fabric door Humvees in 120 degree heat wearing full battle rattle with the windows zipped down (felt like a hair dryer blowing all over you) was borderline torture.
@michaelblack8983
@michaelblack8983 2 жыл бұрын
I'm about a year into an L33 swap on an 04 Discovery. Getting close to done. I completely agree that it's not for the faint of heart.
@deadtreebark
@deadtreebark 2 жыл бұрын
Hardest part about fixing something, is not breaking something else
@reginaldbowls7180
@reginaldbowls7180 2 жыл бұрын
I own an e60 bmw and can confirm this 😂
@wolf.9440
@wolf.9440 2 жыл бұрын
@@reginaldbowls7180 as a bmw and an audi owner too I can also confirm this
@wolf.9440
@wolf.9440 2 жыл бұрын
As an audi and bmw owner I can 100% conform this
@SE45CX
@SE45CX 2 жыл бұрын
That applies so strongly for interior parts. It's so annoying to learn in hindsight how an interior piece had to be disassembled.
@TLC7
@TLC7 2 жыл бұрын
Owned a 2004 a4 here. Replacing something as simple as that thermostat came with every hose connected to the damn thing.
@mattbrown5511
@mattbrown5511 2 жыл бұрын
Still loving that Nova. I had 3 Novas in high school. Good to see some of the long-term visitors going home soon.
@MM_in_Havasu
@MM_in_Havasu 2 жыл бұрын
We need to quit buying chinesium replacement parts and start making our parts here rather than overseas. This is/has been an ongoing problem that is getting worse. Great video, Wizard!
@thebigguy8306
@thebigguy8306 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wizard and Mrs. Worst is when someone drops a car off mid-way through a swap - a rat's nest - putting together a jigsaw puzzle. New engine - but how far down the chain do you want to go, wiring, gas lines, brake lines, radiator
@christopherkraft1327
@christopherkraft1327 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard, it sucks that the world we live in now that we can't get quality parts, be it for cars or appliances or whatever!!! I'm glad that there are still respectable people like you around!!! 👍👍🙂
@DeLaLosPedros
@DeLaLosPedros 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah solid statement again from wizard 🤟💪🔥❤️ I'm truly happy for you not overcharging customer cos it shows that love you have for people 👍 and also i understand you and Mrs wizard have have Bread and butter so nothing is free with repairs. And yes it's sad .. really sad we are in a point where these iconic old cars will soon be out of reach for normal working man and street will be filled with electricity only. That is why I drive my 89year Chevy with love and not a daily driver so my kids will have seen and felt this time in life. Thank mr and Mrs wizard
@jreeder6168
@jreeder6168 2 жыл бұрын
By Christmas. LOL When I was a kid we used to do engine swaps outside. Studebakers, Falcons, Dodge pick ups were favorites. A shop like Wizard's would have been heaven. I had a master mechanic who worked out of an old wooden garage handed down to him by his father. He did amazing work, engine/transmission rebuilds and engine replacements along with regular repairs. Wizard needs to put out a "help wanted; experienced mechanic" sign. lol
@ducky1496
@ducky1496 2 жыл бұрын
I used to call some of those jobs “So nice you do them twice” when I was on the line. Keep up the good attitude Wizard!!!
@AlexHardtAnimation
@AlexHardtAnimation 2 жыл бұрын
0:52 Old Timers generally are right on the money. I think you're part of that club too! Cheers.
@mikesuperglide
@mikesuperglide 2 жыл бұрын
"stack tolerances", I'm adding that to my vocabulary. Thanks!
@rposton919
@rposton919 2 жыл бұрын
It takes what it takes. Colleges have been known to have classes on GM's TBI. If you understand it , it can work great. I've seen it on 345 V8s in older International Scouts. Worked great on mountain trails where carburetors were starved for fuel.
@TXCherokee
@TXCherokee 2 жыл бұрын
I actually have a 80’s GM TBI injection set. TBI and harness with PCI
@CoastalAutoReactionCAR
@CoastalAutoReactionCAR 2 жыл бұрын
Friendly tip for anybody working on the AMC V8 engines be sure do use high-quality oil pump housing and gears and that everything is aligned and shimmed correctly assembly lube and pre-priming the oil system is extremely important on these engines hopefully the Oil tube modification was done when this engine was rebuilt as well. Cheers
@tornadotj2059
@tornadotj2059 2 жыл бұрын
I've replaced a lot of this stuff many times due to jumping time. Those things are a PITA due to the design of that cover.
@CoastalAutoReactionCAR
@CoastalAutoReactionCAR 2 жыл бұрын
@@tornadotj2059 You are 100% right on that!
@lesklower7281
@lesklower7281 2 жыл бұрын
I do like that you take to update various cars you and your team are working on
@altergreenhorn
@altergreenhorn 2 жыл бұрын
Not just engine swaps took longer here in the EU I have the same problem with renovating old houses.
@lirr408
@lirr408 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the 66 Chevelle in the background of your videos.
@p3sg-pennsylvaniapowerllc359
@p3sg-pennsylvaniapowerllc359 2 жыл бұрын
Replaced my ‘08 F150 4.6L with a LKQ remanufactured engine. Better than an overhaul. Good warranty. LKQ does the engine upgrades. Total cost $6500 P&L best decision. I had P Boys do the exchange. Took 2 weeks start to finish. They did a great job. Currently 35K miles and no issues. Runs great.
@gerardtrigo380
@gerardtrigo380 2 жыл бұрын
I have seen easy engine swaps and nightmare swaps. Of course most of them were in the sixties and seventies. Easiest swaps were different displacement engines of the same era. Example small block Chevy V8 to another chevy small block V8. Most difficult were swaps of engines from one make into a car by another make. Sometimes there would be kits to “simplify” common swaps. But there were always difficult modifications needed. Example: replacing the crappy 4.2 liter sixes in Toyota land cruisers with a GM V8 . This last also required a transmission and transfer case swap because the original units could not take the additional torque. Along with that there was the reshaping of the body snd welding additional frame supports. And one often forgotten or ignored job was installing better brakes to stop the heavier and faster vehicle. Similar problems were involved with the rarer, but still performed GM or Ford V8 into a Jeep CJ.
@creditelectric
@creditelectric 2 жыл бұрын
4:55 filling the house with fumes sounds interesting, got a match where is the pilot light for the heating? Never been a fan of garages under or being a part of the house.
@mykofreder1682
@mykofreder1682 2 жыл бұрын
Once the OEM spare part inventory is used up you get replicas and if quality part makers are not interested in some low price, low volume used parts that will be the only choice. Higher end cars with very expensive parts get the interest of the quality part makers. As far as the pre-90s cars go for the most part, you have to be willing to do it all yourself unless you are Jay Leno and have shovels of money, you probably start easy and newer though the electronics, sensors, and plumbing beyond obd2 cars is harder.
@dodgeplow
@dodgeplow 2 жыл бұрын
Body and interior controls are the only major failing points. Short of something exotic, engine parts can almost always be found (heck, I've got an acquaintance with a Ferrari who had custom engine parts made - valves and rockers iirc). You can make the rest work with some creativity. Admittedly it won't be original/stock anymore, but it'll let you enjoy the vehicle. My old Dodge truck has Ford and Chevy parts mixed in with a few uniquely made ones. The truck works great and plows my local road a mile in each direction for all my neighbors.
@drivewaymarvels311
@drivewaymarvels311 2 жыл бұрын
I've daily driven a Ford 5.0 swapped Volvo wagon for past four years without any issue. I'm very grateful someone took the time to do it right and make it run reliably.
@drivewaymarvels311
@drivewaymarvels311 2 жыл бұрын
@@jkeelsnc Bought it already done. Was told its was Converse kit. Not sure if Jim Converse actually did it but it's pretty well sorted.
@tuttdog1234
@tuttdog1234 2 жыл бұрын
That aftermarket keyed ignition is the problem with the smart box causing the glow plug issue. Very common problem
@tyttyrant1525
@tyttyrant1525 2 жыл бұрын
I've done like 10 Swaps and I have learned you need a whole Donor Car to pull parts from . If I had a bad motor I would go find the exact same model of a POS that had the same motor and trans combo But was good . Even if your intention is to Rebuild your motor or Trans You can drive the POS till you resolve your Car OR you can do the swap and send your motor out to be rebuilt .With a whole Donor Car you have that part the parts store doesn't carry .
@Bdub1952
@Bdub1952 2 жыл бұрын
Taking advantage of access to an Air Force base auto shop in '77 I swapped a 250CID straight six from a 74 Maverick into my '62 Falcon 2 door that originally had a 170. There was no internet back in those days, so you just muddled forward until everything worked. The swap was a success after some harmonic balancer issues and the little Falcon ripped with that 250. Swapped the 170 into the Maverick and sold it, running. Sadly I sold the little Falcon to a Captain who had been bugging me relentlessly to sell it to him when I exited the military. That's one car I really wish I had back.
@QALibrary
@QALibrary 2 жыл бұрын
with it being in the shop for two years... I am surprised it not paying rent
@matejaputic
@matejaputic 2 жыл бұрын
Love the new direction this show is taking!
@RockymountainRobert
@RockymountainRobert 2 жыл бұрын
Of course, it's all about the money
@Vincent-ke5zn
@Vincent-ke5zn 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck getting those cars finished, I can't imagine the headaches with those projects that seem to take forever. Be safe
@BubblesTheCat1
@BubblesTheCat1 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that the magician left. That's going to put a lot of work on your shoulders Wizard. Hopefully you can find someone soon. I would have loved to work there, but I'm from Cape Town. ☺👍
@thebeez9487
@thebeez9487 2 жыл бұрын
We do things twice the first time! My workplace motto.
@ronrandall7118
@ronrandall7118 2 жыл бұрын
Junior Mint helped make the Car Wizard show. I believe he was there from the start. I hope he took a mechanics job repairing only Tyler Hoovie's vehicles and is in Hoovie's videos.
@gavinplunkett977
@gavinplunkett977 2 жыл бұрын
I hope jnr Mint left on good terms.
@dodgeplow
@dodgeplow 2 жыл бұрын
@@gavinplunkett977 I suspect he wouldn't be mentioned at all if he left on bad terms.
@vdub4201
@vdub4201 2 жыл бұрын
i must of got really lucky when i ls swapped my 89 chevy c2500.. i bought a 03 suburban a tree fell on the roof, ordered a wiring harness, engine mounts and headers and dident have any issues aside from installing the new engine mounts having to take the lower control arms off to do it.. but i came in 800 under budget doing everything myself, including making my own exhaust from the 03 suburban exhaust, only took me 3 months, the suburban had 212 k miles on it and dident leak a drop.. sure enough after putting 50 miles on it the rear main seal went.. so the engine came out again.. took me 3 days to do that.. that 800 is going into all new a.c components tho
@vonwesty3544
@vonwesty3544 2 жыл бұрын
We're approaching an era where mechanics shops are going to have 3D scanners, 3D metal printers sheet metal formers, and CNC machines to make their own parts. Yes it will drive restoration prices through the roof, but the replacement part manufacturers have zero interest in fixing their quality issues.
@oldskool1979
@oldskool1979 2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for parts is a daily nightmare for shops and the bottom line because customers dont understand the current situation with parts supplies...
@oldskool1979
@oldskool1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@jkeelsnc The car manufactures dont want thier older vehicles on the road... they want you to buy the new crap every 6 years... what a joke.
@captainkirk4514
@captainkirk4514 2 жыл бұрын
Part of the problem with parts manufacturers is they put profits ahead of quality. Here's an example, we have a local foundry that produces camshafts for a variety of auto companies, I have some friends that work at that foundry. They make camshafts for the big three, as well as some foreign companies, but not for Honda or Toyota, the reason is that Honda and Toyota's tolerance specs are much closer than many other auto manufacturers, which adds to the cost of production, so they don't produce camshafts for those two companies. The fact of the matter is that parts manufacturers would rather put out a lower quality product to increase their profits instead of producing high quality parts. So you can understand why Hondas and Toyotas practically run forever. They use higher quality parts to produce a better vehicle.
@throttlebottle5906
@throttlebottle5906 2 жыл бұрын
@@jkeelsnc the government doesn't want you/me/us to have and restore older vehicles, nor modify them from stock. go figure.
@jamespetkwitz8737
@jamespetkwitz8737 2 жыл бұрын
@@oldskool1979 there is also a big population of car buyers that want a new car every 2 years... otherwise leasing would not be such a popular option.
@bilboswaggens2975
@bilboswaggens2975 2 жыл бұрын
Engine swapping is one of those things that people think to do haphazardly but actually takes an incredible amount of planning. The better and longer you plan, the easier and faster the swap. And unless you've done that specific swap (motor to body/electrical) you will never be able to plan for everything.
@basilwatson1
@basilwatson1 2 жыл бұрын
exactly ! twas I was going to say ! prior planning prevents ... But even then there is always something I always double what I originally think ( even after planning ) and as for charging for time ... yes well !
@RalphWigum510
@RalphWigum510 2 жыл бұрын
Jr. Mint good luck. Always a fan of all of your staff.
@joshualeone4383
@joshualeone4383 2 жыл бұрын
Yep.. pretty much summed up AMC V8 issues in the modern world... crap parts. I own a Grand Wagoneer with a tired AMC V8, and I'm prepping for an LS swap jus because of the aftermarket support and knowledge. And yes, it's taking 3 times longer and costing 5X's as much. Old timers know their stuff.
@rogerpritchard
@rogerpritchard 2 жыл бұрын
One of the nicest, intelligent mechanical engineers in the business. No doubt a great father too.
@camarilloanthony
@camarilloanthony 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a “buy this not that” Lexus video 🙏🏽 one love from Houston Texas
@badbeav5061
@badbeav5061 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve done hundreds or engine swaps one all kinds of rigs and every single one was a pain in the ass.
@ddcraun
@ddcraun 2 жыл бұрын
I had to giggle at your alignment comment regarding sales volume. I am REQUIRED to book 5 a day at the shop I manage. LOL
@deanstanley2125
@deanstanley2125 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on the west coast and on my way home from fishing i pass a restoration shop so I always stop for a few and admire the cars. Theres been a 1920s era Bugatti that's been there ten plus years. I would love to see the bill for that one.
@HypocriticYT
@HypocriticYT 2 жыл бұрын
That light at the end of the tunnel will dim before that 61 Lincoln leaves your shop! Just a prediction
@phartsdust
@phartsdust 2 жыл бұрын
When i ran a salvage and fixed cars to sell i would go for an original factory part. That shiny rebuilt transmission in the wreck would be sold easily but not for me. That rebuilt starter, alternator or what ever was never the one i'd choose . We called Autozone alternators the "Prince of Darkness".
@senanfoutchedjev2401
@senanfoutchedjev2401 2 жыл бұрын
Great update Car Wizard. Thanks.
@Aslowman
@Aslowman 2 жыл бұрын
Having those geared hubs break on you in the box is just a great time.
@erikgonzalez2278
@erikgonzalez2278 2 жыл бұрын
what 2 years!!!!!! Time flies
@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful car. One of Jeeps best.
@Anthony-vq1wn
@Anthony-vq1wn 2 жыл бұрын
I love that 4-door hardtop Malibu 😎👍
@keithbird8910
@keithbird8910 2 жыл бұрын
Car restoration is a labour of love. It has to be; you will never get your money back unless it's a super rare car that collectors want.
@deadtreebark
@deadtreebark 2 жыл бұрын
Buying new or used cars are ripoffs too, might as well maintain a vehicle
@craigkaschan4822
@craigkaschan4822 2 жыл бұрын
Love the XJR Richard Hammond just bought one that he owned years ago.
@dodgeguyz
@dodgeguyz 2 жыл бұрын
All those cars are to a shop is filler. Something to keep the techs busy between other jobs. So you offer a reduced rate to help the shop and the customer. And yes an alignment rack is not worth it if you don’t do ALOT of alignments!
@TheGilbertsonfamily
@TheGilbertsonfamily 2 жыл бұрын
I just finished a resto on an 80's Jeep. I was only 10k overbudget. So I did pretty good.
@jameswhite1319
@jameswhite1319 2 жыл бұрын
Love your new show thanks for sharing
@jeremyTallen1
@jeremyTallen1 2 жыл бұрын
The only shop that is worth taking your vehicle to get an Alignment is 3 weeks out here in Illinois also.
@awesomeness7117
@awesomeness7117 2 жыл бұрын
As a mechanic I have see faulty parts on a dailyout of the box it's broken, it's to the point where I'm nervous to put some of these part brands on cars because they might break right away
@jerrycann6374
@jerrycann6374 2 жыл бұрын
When does an EFI system use a charcoal canister for fumes? Even a non return unit need a charcoal canister cause no fuel is stored in the throttle body or fuel rails.
@TheRealMrCods
@TheRealMrCods 2 жыл бұрын
Did I miss a video somewhere? Why did Junior Mint leave and when? Was it amicable?
@davidedgar3509
@davidedgar3509 2 жыл бұрын
I had not heard that Jr Mint had left. Is he opening his own shop?
@gwick358
@gwick358 2 жыл бұрын
Brother, I've always found engine swaps to be problematic. Even common swaps. Even stock to stock. I've had to take apart a new engine to change the crank reluctor wheel because the ECM wouldn't read the one that came with the engine. I think you've covered that kind of thing before. Point is it's never plug and play.
@waiting4aliens
@waiting4aliens 2 жыл бұрын
My parts solution is to put my wishes and needs in at my Pick and Pull account, and they notify me by text or email when a car comes in. You can't do that on every car and make money as a shop, but Eric O of SMA does so on rare occasions. Could the wizard comment on the plug and play harnesses available for swaps? Sorry JM left you in a lurch. A project that all the previous work has to be rechecked is a hateful job. One losing money for sure. A tech that uses the rack all day, 40 hours a week makes you money. And you can afford to pay him well. Part time use, skills get rusty. You can't pay him enough to keep him. I am so old I remember when engine swaps were easy. In and out in less that an hour and a half with air cooled beetles, 2 stroke saabs. With hand tools, no air.
@ericdwills14
@ericdwills14 2 жыл бұрын
Now that the Cassiopeia has left the dock, can you update the intro and bring back the Wizard driving the steering wheel in fast forward/double time? That is my favorite. Cheers!
@sombra6153
@sombra6153 2 жыл бұрын
Wizard - have you seen any quality control problems with aftermarket performance parts, ie, cams, lifters, etc from companies like Edelbrock, Comp Cams, Holly…. like you brought to our attention with the Jeep and Nova?
@BiggHoss
@BiggHoss 2 жыл бұрын
I'd saybtye only engine swap you could do that is easy and relatively cheap is a LS in a 3rd gen camaro. All the infrastructure is there, good quality parts available, because it's so common
@brucerosner3547
@brucerosner3547 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it Mr. Wizard's intention but his site is the best advertisement for electric vehicles imaginable. Watching this very expert mechanic describe his experiences has persuaded me to never buy another ICE auto again.
@derrickanderson4003
@derrickanderson4003 2 жыл бұрын
Dude,, You Rock. Thank You
@tornadotj2059
@tornadotj2059 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know how old those tires are on the Humvee. I was thinking they haven't made those old-style Goodyear MT's for around 20 years, later version was the MT/R. By the way, one or more of those tires is mounted backwards, they are directionals and I can see that the passenger-rear tire is not mounted in the right direction. I bet the missing passenger-front is backwards too.
@JanPatrick
@JanPatrick 2 жыл бұрын
That Lincoln is so sweet!
@TXCherokee
@TXCherokee 2 жыл бұрын
Bye Bye Junior Mint😂
@carlt6932
@carlt6932 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you saving the four door Malibu. Back in my younger days people would junk out nice four door cars.
@gregambrose2566
@gregambrose2566 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you have a big shop to keep those project
@ricado3589
@ricado3589 2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to make jokes about Junior walking very slowly through the background. Now I know he was seriously unmotivated.
@g2theb584
@g2theb584 2 жыл бұрын
Love that Lincoln!
@jerkygutts8386
@jerkygutts8386 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t even try to break that engine in with a conversion EFI system in that Jeep.
@johndiaz7240
@johndiaz7240 2 жыл бұрын
This video showcases your shop’s ability, congratulations.
@reviewaccount469
@reviewaccount469 2 жыл бұрын
You must have not seen the video where he said he won't be doing any more of these because of the headaches.
@boogitybear2283
@boogitybear2283 2 жыл бұрын
@@reviewaccount469 All of them are headaches! Working on Vehicles is such an Ass Pain! ALL OF THEM!😂
@matthewholzinger1042
@matthewholzinger1042 2 жыл бұрын
We had an '80 Jeep that had problems starting after being stopped even a short time. We found whoever replaced the gas filter before we bought it put it in wrong. The bleeder to the tank was feeding the carb and the mainline was feed the bulk of the gas back to the tank. 🤬🤣
@shawnl5634
@shawnl5634 2 жыл бұрын
Hello ,I think it be cool it u make a video on get cars Winter ready,like we can all share ideas,I'm in Ohio flash heAter core,makes heat feel like it's on high being on low less work for blower motor
@davemckee4907
@davemckee4907 2 жыл бұрын
All I got to say is I am so glad to be retired and out of the auto repair business after over 50 years.Same problem with parts on the late models new parts are faulty or just not available and on top of it these new cars are so complicated and much harder to work on.Even on my own cars,I put a NEW starter on my wifes Jeep and the first 4 yes 4 failed in a very short time.
@davemckee4907
@davemckee4907 2 жыл бұрын
@@jkeelsnc I worked in dealers and some of the problem is the companies suppling the manufactures would just all of a sudden go out of business.So then they would have to try and find another source.
@oldskool1979
@oldskool1979 2 жыл бұрын
World needs more car wizards..
@oldskool1979
@oldskool1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@jkeelsnc Time is money... no one works for free... spending hours hunting for rare parts costs his time he can make on fixing another car....Dave is reasonable... and you will know it will be done right !!!!
@neilbrew8985
@neilbrew8985 2 жыл бұрын
It is great to see the old Jeep getting restored. The low zinc oils kill these old motors
@MikhailScottKy
@MikhailScottKy 2 жыл бұрын
WOW looks like Mrs. Wizards Ferrari will be done soon!!!! 😁
@chris8949
@chris8949 2 жыл бұрын
Good Job, nice ride..!
@ChiEKKUsama
@ChiEKKUsama 2 жыл бұрын
Also can attest to the poor quality of parts available right now. I ordered a new headlight switch for my old Pontiac and the plastic housing on it cracked while installing it. These are expensive parts too, even though they're made so cheaply.
@alexanderflorio2697
@alexanderflorio2697 2 жыл бұрын
3d printing shops might be able to help out with things like timing chain covers
@john-vy1ml
@john-vy1ml 2 жыл бұрын
epidemic of garbage new parts throughout the car industry. constantly replacing new starters and alternators. even new batteries are terrible and don't last long.
@global1federalexpress80
@global1federalexpress80 2 жыл бұрын
Nice rims on the wagon.
@31dknight
@31dknight 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video from the wizard. Thanks
@notsofast5495
@notsofast5495 2 жыл бұрын
Who would’ve thought that in 2022 we would hear an engine builder say we had to go back to the 1980’s to get good quality engine parts.
@toddbowne8168
@toddbowne8168 2 жыл бұрын
GM Stock cams were very bad as far as wearing out in the 80s Soft.✌
@Justkevin377
@Justkevin377 2 жыл бұрын
Send these old Wagoneers to Wagoneer World in Richarson Texas
@heymikeylikesit1
@heymikeylikesit1 2 жыл бұрын
Give me old and simple, fast and fun any day. New school tech is a PITA.
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