Solving KNOWN Flaws! Cheap Fix Saves Engine

[@OGYettie]

It's awesome you guys teamed up to help this family, need more like you and Eric.

[@level1804]

The care you and your “crew” are putting into this vehicle is beyond what these people need Ray. It’s heartwarming to see the depth of work and detail this worthy project is getting.

[@realcdcruze3558]

Mr Ray I used to work at a refinery as a pipe fitter. White pipe dope is fine for use on petroleum products but not Teflon tape as it corrodes it. You can also use the leaded dope but most folks don’t use it anymore because it’s highly toxic.

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

Ray & Dave's Excellent Stellantis Adventure.

[@nightrunnerxm393]

Of the two, I suspect only Ray could sufficiently pull off Keanu's "Whooaa..."

[@louhenning365]

Please don't suck brakeclean into a shop vacuum. The motor can make it go boom.

[@brucehobbs1734]

One of the “best” fires I ever went to.

[@proudcanadian5713]

This is one hell of a nice thing you and Eric are doing for this family. Kudos to you guys and all the extra work you're putting into this to give such a wonderful gift.

[@onryboy2264]

Ray, Dorman has a program that if you send them a problem part and request from them a updated part they will see if they can make the part and the fesxabilty into making it out of a better material.

[@scottcampbell4678]

The work you and Eric put in is amazing. There are not many mechanics who would do that. Kudos to both of you and your teams.

[@figlore]

I think the project as a whole is super awesome of you gus to help out a needy family. Kudo to everyone involved. I would have loved to see the canister and all of the nastiness that is said carbon after you completed the cleaning.

[@harryblackburn9556]

I did this on a 2013 200 about 4 months ago but went a bit further and replaced the water crossover with an aluminum one as well as the thermostat housing and water pump, no more plastics.

[@methanial73]

I've also used the Dorman transmission pan with the replaceable filter and people were saying the same thing about those gaskets. I didn't experience that problem though. No gasket goo needed.

[@russellstyles5381]

I'll bet they make a real oil pan for the F150.

[@Paramount531]

I appreciate what you and Eric are doing for this family! I know they do too.

[@aaronbritt2025]

That de-carbon machine should have come with some yellow attachments that go on the end of the hose to make it fit snugly in the oval intakes.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

Would love to watch the ignition switch repair or change. That walnut cleaning is amazing. The valves look brand new. Thank you for doing all this work free of charge for that family.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Of course Dave is there. Dave is just a quiet and competent person. And that's better than okay.

[@campy9712]

Very nice that you are doing this for these people.

[@sportsfan9614]

Good morning Ray and Wife Unit. Thank you Ray for your informative videos. My family and I were in Bradenton a few years ago. My son was there for training and to play baseball with the Under Armour teams. They were housed and playing at the Pittsburgh Pirates facilities. That was a huge highlight for him. What would have been a huge highlight for me would have been meeting you and the family. That would have been awesome.

[@russelbaird3342]

As you were blasting the valves , I was wondering about the piston tops . Maybe not needed , maybe does . Thank you guys - both shops - for helping this family out . Karma says what goes around , comes around . Both shops have good Karma .

[@rileycustomguitars2581]

Ray, you could make another small hole in the hose for the walnut blaster and use your borescope to get a nice shot of cleaning the valves for a future video, and then put a plug in the hole when you don't want to use the scope.

[@rickiesteward883]

Using that walnut shell blaster kinda looks like those little things that came out of Jon Koffee in the Green Mile. Same effect, gets rid of the bad stuff.

[@DOC3ID]

Good morning and Aloha from Hawaii!! WALNUT BLAST!! OUTSTANDING!!

[@ken2tou]

🤙🏼

[@realfoggy]

So that would be a walnut Ray gun! Cool stuff man.

[@frankheintzjr595]

Lmao yeah that's 🤣 right

[@wacowildcat]

Ok props for the nice play on words. 👍🏼

[@RepairMan00]

Sorry to point this out but some of the plug caps have shifted meaning air pressure in the chamber was changed so that means walnuts in the chamber. I noticed because one cap was blasted off,that is why I think this has happened. Technically shouldn’t be too much of a problem but depends on the quantity. Hey if I’m wrong great news for you guys, still enjoying the content.as mentioned by others really appreciate your moral stance on this engine - really good to help those in real difficulty.

[@jays106]

wow what a difference with the walnut shell blaster! night and day difference from before and after!

[@RogerFleury-rh9wr]

66th! Have a fantastic Tuesday morning Ray,Lauren,Dave,and Justin. Watched your video on getting the finishing touches on the van and this motor. Watching the process on how it was done has been fun to see. Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@bobby9195]

I do thank you for showing where the oil cooler is. I'll know now to check there for leaks now, instead of just assuming the rear seal is leaking 😊😅❤🎉

[@Boodieman72]

Laser cleaning works great for removing the deposits from the valves.

[@g1jee]

Very nice! BTWay... Brake Clean is combustible, vacuum motors have brush type motors. I was waiting for the "boom" while you were doing that. ;-)

[@scottcampbell4678]

There is a non-flammable brake clean.

[@CharlesStaigerwald]

Don’t forget to change the Pcv valve just changed one on my moms 2018 dodge caravan at 37000 miles and seal was worn .also changed mine on the 2019 Ram 1500 that you changed my oil on at 57000 miles and it was worn . Wasn’t consuming oil yet but think it was on its way because of oil in the hose

[@TremaineLea]

44:02 Helpful phantom Dave! Highly preferred to the midnight Gremlin edition 🤣

[@petenikolic5244]

they would have done better making an adaptor plate to take pipes and put a decent cooler in the front of the vehicle

[@darbydreher9537]

A well choreographed dance of vacuum, forced air and walnut shell blasting hoses. 👍😎

[@JustinTurnerman]

Never seen a vacuum like that super cool.

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

Tip. Use spray wax on your media stir and spray some more wax. Stir it around till media is dry. Works better. Use a pick before you blast to get the heavy stuff off.

[@mikewhitley1183]

Good morning Ray, the Walnut Blaster you have is an excellent tool and it accomplishes a lot of work without disassembly, godspeed my friend!

[@vandalsr1959]

It is great how you and Eric did this

[@johnaclark1]

I recommend replacing both of those sensors whenever you are in there. They are prone to leaking, as well, especially the oil pressure sensor. I know...where do you stop? They do leak, though.

[@Greg-pt7ur]

Since the idea of the walnut shell treatment is to clean up the areas, woould it be agood idea to use a bore scope to assure all the carbon was removed?

[@larryberry2436]

Not only did you get a reman-engine, you got enough wood and screws to build a small shed!

[@papatomsthoughts]

Isn't that the truth. 😅😅😅😅

[@williamjones4483]

It's not reman or rebuilt. Eric calls it a "refreshed" engine because he replaced only certain parts.

[@bradhaines3142]

its just a resealed used engine. not reman at all. ray is doing a lot to it for a reason

[@RickJohnson]

@@bradhaines3142 with newly-machined heads and valves.

[@Seawizz203]

Rays always on duty. Good job Ray. I really enjoy watching your vids!

[@mrpantherpower2000]

you and Eric are amazing.. God bless you guys

[@SignFairies]

Hey Hey... hats off to both you and Eric @I_do_cars for putting this together for a family in need. Just awesome stuff. Well done Men!

[@bigdaddymay1896]

Can you show the replacement of the ignition switch. Because I have to do the same thing on my Town and Country

[@delantel6689]

Great job by you and Eric

[@victorjudice7344]

When they rebuilt the cylinder heads, why didn't they clean the ports and relap the valves? Just a thought.

[@wacowildcat]

Plot twist… Needy family hits lotto the same day van is ready. Ray donates van to cowboy in Waco so he can finally get some friends and have room to take them to various bbq joints around the state. Yall have a great day!

[@jackkrauser7940]

Ray considering the location of those sensors, why wouldn’t you put new sensors in there?

[@richcrum7683]

I have replaced 4 coolers on different Jeeps with 3.6. I found that all failed because of lower gaskets. Since Mopar has changed/ revise gaskets for the coolers they must have come to the same conclusion. But good to know Dormans hold up.

[@glennjukes5581]

Ray-I just noticed-you don't put any lube-like grease around those little o-rings when installing?? Would help hold in place when turning taht part upside down>

[@ignerramos3952]

Hey Ray, I watch all of your and Eric's videos and correct me if I'm wrong but I thought you said Eric sent those heads to a machine shop, wouldn't they have decrusted those valves??

[@danwilliams5867]

Had a friend who's wife had one of those break on her during pandemic and a new one was more than 6 months out. I was like lets see, two coolant holes and two oil. Threaded both with pipe die and screwed in pipe to AN fitting and just had coolant go back, oil line I ran out to Air to Air cooler with remote oil filter and fitting for oil pres and temp. Then back into block. 4 years later working great, no leaks and oil seems to last longer

[@Bassing2023]

I loved the Cheech and Chong reference. One of my favorite skits.😊

[@PatrickJMele]

I respect your dedication and overall enthusiasm at the work ethic that you've continusiouly show! Many thanks to the hard work that goes into all that you do......I just hope apprentice mechanics follow your lead again many thanks Raymond.

[@erikg.2666]

If the heads were done at the time of rebuild, why are you having to walnut shell clean the valves?

[@papatomsthoughts]

This is so cool what you and Eric are doing.😊😊😊😊

[@samramirez2160]

I guaranty there was a "Clutch your peals" moment when you put thread sealant (Loctite) on the cooler hardware. Great job as always.

[@matthewmcmaster2731]

It's nice to see Dorman can make a quality part (when they want to).

[@MrKillerno1]

I found it, finally. Now watching the second part. You should make more notice of this channel on your primary channel.

[@tomhendricksen1805]

Thank you for this video. On my next oil change I will take the time to use sparay cleaner, which is not nearly as effective as what I just watched, to try to clean out some of the carbon on my valves. The aluminum oil filter adaptor was changed just because after one of your video's, and it was not the first time it was changed. I hope it will be good for a long time now. Keep up the good work.

[@russellstyles5381]

Classic "while you're there" repair. Removing the 17 layers of stuff to get to the ports is a large part of the cost.

[@johnwardale6010]

Way cool! Never seen walnut-valve cleaning. TYVM

[@bearing_aficionado]

Damn two drops in one day!

[@clbcl5]

Well the short one was to answer somebody bugging him about the van. and this one is older but same subject.

[@brettemerich3237]

This has been a long time since the van came into the shop for maintenance

[@rafaeldalmau664]

I put that (Click on Everything). You should put that Click on Everything on a Sticker or T-Shirt😂

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back! To the Secondary

[@patrik4180]

Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Nordics.

[@77plane]

Ray, do you recommend replacing these parts as a preventative measure? I have a 2016 Town and Country with just 70,000 miles. Thanks

[@philipmackin1025]

Assuming the 2016 van has little to no rust, everything works, etc., and as the vans avg is 8750 miles per year. Plus you are keeping the van until death. I would just keep a log on oil consumption and leaks between the engine and transmission. Any jump in oil usage or leaks, pull the engine and upgrade everything. See KZbin "I Do Cars" when Eric upgraded the required parts.

[@markseaman4750]

It’s cool to see KZbinr’s doing business together. Did you count the number of screws in the crate?😂

[@Ipad-g2f]

Love the videos, I always learn a lot. I'm a bit concerned about using brake cleaner with the walnut vacuum, could lead to an explosive mixture with ignition source.

[@57dent]

How do you know the brake clean he is using is flammable? If it is a chlorinated solvent there's a good chance it's actually a fire retardant

[@Ipad-g2f]

@@57dent good point

[@sophiedolman2230]

Jesus Ray, STAND STILL. I'm really dizzy with you walking around, and around !! 😂😂

[@markw365]

my 2021 wrangler had the oil cooler housing fail at 40k miles. Baxter performance engineering makes a spin on filter adapter for the 3.6 which will hold oil in the top end. to prevent the other issue with this engine and that's the cam failure.

[@JonathanDeaux]

Doesn't seem to logical to put an oil "cooler" in the center of a engine surrounded by hot engine parts.

[@steveschaff8848]

Great video! While hope isnt a plan the upgrades should ensure reliability, nicely done

[@Gizmetti]

That Walnut blaster cannister needs Googley Eyes

[@Macabri_2k10]

i would probably have punched another hole into the walnut blaster hose and feed the endoscope cam through to get better aim, it also has light :D

[@williammccloud9767]

I was just thinking about when this was going to be on your channel.

[@GhostlyMonk]

I was wondering where this engine was.

[@josephvantreeck2989]

thanks Ray

[@homieshenna]

Before walnut blasting don't you have to be sure the valves on the blasted ports are closed?

[@philipmackin1025]

Unless the engine has a timing failure, you will never have all the intake or exhaust valves closed at the same time. Ray has explained this in the vid.

[@BrianStokes-wb9te]

I'm not aware of all the details of the walnut blasting process but shouldn't the the engine have been turned over as to close the valves prior to blasting?

[@legogummybear5]

You don't need oil..... you need Amsoil! :-)

[@papaw5405]

I always use bacon grease on my O rings. It doesn't work any better but it sure smells good!

[@CajunShrek]

Offer to add a manual gauges for temp etc as added insurance over stupid dummy lights

[@megason2]

i thought he had the heads send to machice shop surprised they didnt clean the vavles

[@toddanderson9070]

Wen you guys are going to install the new engine

[@garyalford9394]

Don't understand ! thought those heads were sent to a machine shop and rebuilt !

[@darnoldie]

Thinking the same here. Back in the day our machine shop performed a lot of valve jobs. We're talking the 1960s and 1970s. Cleaning a head was considered routine work along with grinding valves. It was chemical solvent bath in the block tank. Carbon would disappear along with any other dirt and paint. We did this prior to fluxing the heads and blocks for cracks or damage. Apparently that is not how it is done today.

[@garyalford9394]

@@darnoldie I would not be happy about all that carbon left in there at all.!

[@CaptainSpadaro]

They were; I watched the assembly vid. I believe machine shops charge extra for carbon cleaning now.

[@helenault7452]

Ray, only two of the holes in the oil cooler are for oil, the other two are for coolant. I think you just were experiencing a caffeine insufficiency when you missed that early in the video.

[@das.automobile]

Do the walnuts get contaminated when using the vacuum to blow out the brake clean?

[@kenbouchet7874]

On I Do Cars Video he had sent the heads out and had them redone. Something does look like they were done?

[@dannybowen3550]

What about the three way pipe on the back The motor. Or plastic one

[@johndickerson9328]

I would have replaced both sensors at the same time as the cooler. 😊

[@msgtb]

change the stright nozzel with a curved one. Or you could make a curved one to get the hard to reach areas. Dave

[@jameswise8870]

Clean & shiny, just the way I like my valves😂. I think it would be great if more automotive technicians were as detailed as you.

[@dginia]

When replacing the oil cooler body insitu, does the engine coolant need to be drained?

[@timvanlandingham1927]

Dave at Dave’s Auto uses walnut shell cleaning as well.

[@MasterX767]

Hey Ray! Do you, "Wake Up" batteries or just replace them? Which costs less?

[@JK-yk9rs]

Will be doing this soon myself.

[@jbell987]

Hmmm…. I was at a restaurant last night that had walnuts listed on the menu in several of the dishes. I wonder if the popularity of walnut shell blasting had resulted in an increase in walnut production and reduced the price of the walnut edible parts too.

[@danielfarmer4311]

Can you confirm Dorman over mopar oil cooler replacement. I’m tempted to replace mine before it becomes an issue. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@demonorb8634]

Extra shenanigans with Ray! 👍👍👍