No Oil Pressure! It’s back! Chevrolet Silverado 5.3

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[@lllllRBlllll]

Most people just remove the sensor from the engine but Ray removes the engine from the sensor.

[@1STSUN5THCHILD]

Can you explain cause ill gladly do it lol you mean remove the sensor and cover the hole with what

[@evilkidd174]

Did one of these on an 2007 Avalanche. As I am a sadist I didn't remove the intake and parked the vehicle in the sun. I also had my wife beat me with a leather belt while screaming obscenities in Arabic. Good times, good times.

[@springsenior2006]

Bro, socket, swivel and 6-12” extension is all it takes. Don’t think I’ve ever seen someone actually pull the intake for the pressure sensor 🤣

[@rolomaticz5009]

I said the same on another 5.3 OPS and I agree with Ray that it wouldn't make a very good video if the camera was blind to the work at hand.

[@everybodylovesscout]

I did it the other day. Lost a bunch of skin off my knuckles but did get it.

[@matthewnelson1420]

That's what I did also but it was a royal pain which Ray did say.. also that it wasn't worth that effort. I had issues with the socket fitting but eventually worked.

[@jactolliver]

😂 He definitely just wanted to overcharge. I never in life. Seen it either. I changed it removing intake.

[@MickeyWu7r5]

Lol?​@@jactolliver

[@drdebose]

Ray, this is Chris from NJ, you have NO IDEA how much you LITERALLY JUST made my day !!!, I am inspired by your dedication and attention to detail with everything you do. Thank you very much for the shout out, my girlfriend Aimee and yourself surprised the **** out of me. Don't forget to have YOURSELF an AWESOME day !!!

[@neonsigns6721]

ray don't let the trolls get you down. we enjoy your videos. 300k of us subscribed to you because we like your content. you don't need to justify yourself to anyone.

[@ronleachsr]

I agree

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Absolutely agree. If I don't like something I just pass on by. The need to berate people in this day and age baffles me.

[@Michael-rg7mx]

Yeah! When did you become such a woke pushy? Did someone put estrogen in your coffee? Did your company get bought by Disney? Man up!

[@MIGBMWLOVER]

I agree but sometimes I grinch at the titles of the videos and the methods used like the coolant spills but that just me...

[@badassbiker1974]

Well said!

[@ethnedragon8287]

When Ray busts out the brake clean, I feel a sense of calm, knowing that all is good and right in the world for the day. 😉

[@andrewszaflarski5379]

Bringing order to the universe......ahhhh....

[@ethnedragon8287]

@@andrewszaflarski5379 exactly!

[@wulfsden865]

@@andrewszaflarski5379 One SHINY! at a time!

[@williambasinger5859]

Ray uses brake cleaner because the company he works for provides it to the shop for free. There are better less caustic ways to clean

[@blacksheep25251]

A person commented about the Brake Cleaner on a different Ray video and Eric O of South Main Auto responded. It was.. like my heart got cleaned up too.

[@namvet68]

Been saying for years that if car designers had to work on their cars &see how much B/S people have to go through for a simple job ,cars would be much easier to work on. Like your videos Ray. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@killer2600]

We had those cars but people wanted smaller, lighter, nimble, fuel efficient, and eco-friendly cars so what we have now is what we asked for - dare I say, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it"

[@mykline1]

I've been saying that since the 60s

[@randybeard6040]

Amen!!!

[@davidporter7051]

Are you attempting to be funny? Designers and engineers do not decide how a vehicle is manufactured. It's done by accountants.

[@paulhoskins7852]

The engineers should haver to disassemble and entire vehicle that they've designed, and put it all back together. That would theoretically change everything. I wonder what this cost?

[@lolmarcos9912]

I've done this twice on our 2005 Yukon. Used the proper socket, swivel joint, and a long extension. Got it done in about 45 minutes.

[@20tea]

Same, but I have a 2 inch body lift and provided more wiggle room. Was a quick yet awkward swap.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Oh yeah as Eric O. from SMA says, "oh yeah, CHEVY THUNDER"!

[@chrisbarclay2156]

Your restraint regards not commenting on the condition of the rolling dumpsters you have to work on is admirable. I would not be able to resist.

[@EricVonHunter]

But they aren't rolling dumpsters. These are people's vehicles who are paying good money to have one of the best mechanic.and troubleshooters I have ever seen give his best at fixing their vehicle.

[@Chris-yy7qc]

Look at this thing...

[@bobmellon]

Lol , a. Love this comment because I appreciate his restraint as well, b. You should come to my shop 20 miles outside of Philadelphia, this might be the nicest vehicle I see in two weeks

[@freak3dot]

But, if you do want to hear comments on rolling dumpsters, there is a channel for that. Customer States What. 🤣

[@joecifelli1253]

Lol Chris. Ray has us to comment on the rats nests he has to work on. I honestly don't know how people can live like that. Disgusting.

[@uliseshernandez4940]

Nice. Usually when I had to replace the oil pressure sensor on 07 to 13 I would use the socket, swivel and extension to remove and install the sensor.

[@773BangLS]

When you gotta milk the customer you gotta do what you gotta do

[@MichaelSmith-dr9sf]

Yeah, I figured out how to do these without removing intake years ago. Common problem. Also when you remove the sensor, supposed to remove the filter screen under the sensor and clean, replace or discard. I noticed when he finally started engine COLD pressure was way below 40psi. Wonder how low it went after full operating temp ? Video showed up on my feed today cause I just replaced one of these yesterday on a 2011.

[@vinces8209]

@@MichaelSmith-dr9sf yup u got that right, first time I had to do one I looked at it and was like well I'll see if I can manage without taking the other crap off it was managed easily, it's a bit of a pain but not horrid, and getting the screen out was easy with a pic, I could never work for some of these garages/dealerships.

[@williamabaker12]

Yeah, I was surprised to see how much he took apart for this job. I'm just a shade tree mechanic and did the job without removing any of this in less than an hour. This seemed really unnecessary. He's a good tech and I've watched him for a while now, but I'd like to hear his reasoning for all the extra. A socket, swivel and a little frustration worked ok for me.

[@robertsparhawk5721]

Pretty sure he removed the intake so he could do a thorough inspection of the wiring harness. The intakes on these are pretty easy to r&r.

[@CG63_CarbFree]

I have become hooked. As a woman, getting repairs done on my car is always expensive and we tend to get taken “for a ride” on repairs. Since I have been watching your videos, I understand how repairs can get super expensive but also know that I am more effectively armed to discuss the repairs needed with my repair shop. I also know more about what I think may be the problem now instead of just guessing and forgetting till something rears its expensive monster head. Thank you Ray!

[@edwardelliott5756]

Good for you. With knowledge you are armed and your B.S. detector will work much better. By the way many men are also taken for a ride too but embarrassed to admit it.

[@christopherbrubaker2070]

The next step is to do the job yourself. This is not an insult to you. It’s just the next logical step to take. This is what I learned as a teenager, but I had the help of a stepfather mechanic. I was blessed, and I was also eager to save my money to feed, cloth, and support my wife and kids, by the money I saved. We are all capable of being our own mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, painters, repairers. Just sayin. I call those services convenience fees.

[@ronporreca9574]

Ray you do more work in an hour with one hand than I do in a week with two! We need merch with “I love my job so much I do it twice!”

[@robertg9334]

I do it everyday, would sound better

[@chimeragaming56]

oh I want one.

[@derekhobbs1102]

I look forward to my daily dose of Rays wisdom.

[@ithinkdoyou]

Ray is my bed time video and sometimes if I'm very lucky my wake up video.

[@bakedbimmer3019]

Ray is so awesome, the fact he takes the time and explains what's going on and what he is doing makes him better than some car shows out there. 100/10 Ray keep up the great work.

[@harrywoods1719]

@@ithinkdoyou legit same lol

[@drfernandogarcia7988]

Love your videos they're always detailed showing every step from teardown to instalment. Hope there is many more to come.

[@Jrny32]

Thanks for the videos Ray. Bringing us along makes the journey way more fun. That and we can also celebrate the small victories like bolts not falling all the way behind the firewall

[@danielhylton4675]

It never ceases to amaze me how well you remember where all those wires n stuff go on reinstall......lol

[@randomschmo5778]

ditto...i'd be having nightmares about that stuff. :)

[@GavinKacavenda]

Breakfast and Rey fixing something! Perfect 👍🏻

[@LOT9T]

I agree 💯

[@weezy2628]

I stg

[@gregadams558]

I’m going to assume he inquired about an oil change too instead of bitching like some.

[@frankheintzjr595]

Yes your absolutely right

[@sand0077]

It's amazing how you can churn out these videos day after day, very educational and entertaining at the same time. Thank you Ray and keep them coming!

[@wayneisbell256]

It's the little o,ring at the pickup tube.. I know..I know..

[@billboy7390]

I have 2013 Silerato (as Ray would say) and my wife climbed into the engine bay, unplugged the wire (hardest part) used a 3/8 ratchet with a special socket, removed the sensor, and checked/replaced the screen installed a new part, plugged wire back in (the second hardest part). 30 min. job. My wife is not a mechanic in no way, just small slender hands.

[@angelaperagine9041]

That’s awesome!

[@ddblairco]

thank you Ray, those added wires running over engine gave me fits entire video!

[@StrangerInAStrange]

I was surprised that they did not end up zip-tied up.

[@atffan]

Ray - my missus watched this - her only comment was "Oh God, there's two of you!" Great videos man, keep up the good work and ignore the rest.

[@christopherbrubaker2070]

Hahaha, there’s a lot more than three of us. We are in the millions world wide.

[@javierrodriguez-vo8yr]

Ray you're great! I like how patient you are with involved repairs.

[@billybobthornton4186]

Love your videos ray. I feel a lot better knowing there is at least one mechanic who knows what he is doing and gives his best everytime. I don’t trust mechanics but I’d bring my vehicle to you any time

[@johnlloyd2390]

It never ceases to amaze me now much stuff has to be removed in order to change a simple sensor.

[@TheGuruStud]

Nothing is surprising with GM trash

[@johnlloyd2390]

@@TheGuruStud It's not just GM stuff. Everything is that way, starting with those under-hood trim pieces, then things get worse.

[@TheGuruStud]

@@johnlloyd2390 yes, domestic and euro trash. I can tear apart my Nissans with a socket set and basic wrenches. They're easy to work on and parts are cheap. Even the rear cam sensors come off without removing anything (tight fit to be sure due to engine sitting far back for 50/50 weight, but not awful). But, I don't need to replace anything except a sensor. Amazing what made in Japan does for reliability.

[@Puckgrinder85]

The intake doesn't need to be removed, its not really all that hard and takes maybe 25 minutes at the most.

[@christopherbrubaker2070]

It never ceases to amaze me why we need censors to begin with. We really aren’t saving any money at all!! It would be cheaper to rebuild a classic, and install airbags. Lol

[@Tablesaw818]

In high school auto shop I was taught to check the oil every time I gas up. Still practice this to this day 30 years later.

[@PizzaDave802]

Same😁

[@scott_meyer]

Takes less time to check than it does for the tank to fill.

[@jayss10]

DITTO. Learned that growing up on the farm. Not uncommon for a tractor to develop a turbo oil seal leak and start ingesting its own engine oil.

[@edwardglowacki4495]

That was always standard practice. Put the pump on auto and while it’s filling check your oil . The problem is most folks today don’t know how and probably don’t even know how to change a flat .

[@randybeard6040]

When I was a boy 50 years ago, all Full Service Gas Stations did this Free of Charge...

[@alexbrown1995]

Ray, it'd take me a week to get that apart, there would be at least 23 parts left over and the engine would never run again. Your mechanic skills are bloody awesome, mate. Love your work, from a chilly Australian

[@hankl8823]

I love your work ethic and you seem to enjoy your job. I'm impressed by the detail you show us and you do it with only one arm. Kudos to you.

[@qdrive978]

Been watching you for a while now. I do learn and enjoy all you do. Thank you for being a quality vehicle technician. As you are more than "just a mechanic".

[@mickjohnstone1724]

Ray, re carbon wrap, you need one of those mission impossible hoists so you can float about the engine bay!!! Great vid as always.

[@dimmn82]

or a topside creeper

[@wwjoshdew]

so not an engine hoist... but a RAY hoist!!

[@jesseb3307]

As an enthusiast my self, I love your content! You would be my main Mech! It sounds like the shop loves you. Keep smashing out the awesome content that you do.

[@bigjinx8945]

Can't be the only one who looks forward to your content on a daily basis, keep up the great work and know you have over 300k of us that love you

[@ralphie1096]

Great video! Tons of work for one little sensor. If I recall Eric from South Main once changed out this sensor without the full teardown using a mirror and laying on the engine. There were many of his famous "Mother Lovers" said. I would also have to do the teardown with stronger language than "Mother Lover".

[@williamabaker12]

I did the same thing without all the extra teardown. It's a little frustrating but if you're determined and stay at it, it'll come out. Took less than an hour, mostly fiddling with getting the old one unplugged.

[@copsrobertsokl5127]

Good morning Ray enjoy the videos not for just the knowledge, but also the humor. Take dismornings video when you said HOUSEKEEPING don't know why but it really made me laugh, and I needed that today. 😂😂 In closing I want to remind you to have yourself a great day!!

[@lenoxnbce8072]

Ive done quite a few of these. As Ive become the LS tech at our shop. I normally skip pulling the intake and use a stubby ratchet with an extension to replace these. It can be a bit tricky at times but completly do-able. Ive even checked oil pressure with a manual gauge that way. Keep up the good work tho, and keep sharing the knowledge of this dying trade

[@night_speed]

Absolutely. A long pick to remove the connector and a stubby ratchet with a 27mm deep socket. Takes 5 minutes. If that doesn't fix it then you have to replace the o-ring for the oil pickup tube.

[@edwardalamo2507]

Pickup trucks are hard to work on a over hang step ladder is needed

[@night_speed]

@@edwardalamo2507 and a big foam pad to lay on

[@vincentgomez4435]

@@night_speed you know your shit did both on my z71 o ring went bad at 215k miles

[@ryancoakley2796]

@@night_speed or the cam bearings or the oil pump!!!-!!--!typical ls

[@halweilbrenner9926]

That gauge sweep test amazed the hell out if me. Never seen that before. Fantastic!

[@kennethduke6859]

Ray, you're the best! If gas wasn't so high right now, I'd be bringing my car down to you, just for a oil change, and to say HI!

[@weldingjunkie]

All that stuff is in alldata , Mitchell , motor etc if you check those

[@Supersquishygiblets]

Same, and I live in California

[@nephicus339]

Ray would be my go-to mechanic if it wouldn't take 24 hours just to get to Florida from Ontario, Canada. xD Fortunately, my local mechanic is almost Ray level.

[@denverkenyon3203]

@@weldingjunkie you gotta pay for those

[@MrBlue-ib7oi]

@@weldingjunkie what are you talking about? so he can't bring his car over for an oil change and to say hi?

[@up-n-runnin377]

If you choose to do this job without removing the intake, a little trick is to unbolt the transmission mount at the back of the transmission and jack up the rear of the transmission. It significantly opens up the area where the oil pressure sender is located.

[@jtjones4727]

Nice. I will commit that to memory. I see a crapload of Vortec truck motors here in Central 'Bama.

[@danwaldron2053]

I change them in 10 mins without pulling anything apart top side creeper looking down on it done 200 of them over the yrs

[@jormasoderberg2803]

@@danwaldron2053 This right here

[@adamr1162]

I had a rough day, but ended it with this and remembered! Also, thanks for doing the final look over. I had a shop leave every cap loose and every dip stick dangling once. Attention to detail matters. Cheers!

[@jimmousseau2765]

Another great video Ray. I worked in a garage way back and the mechanics used to use kitchen sponges to stuff into the intake ports after taking the intake plenums off. Worked great. They lasted about a year before needing replacement. Saved lots of time.

[@InCountry6970]

Nice video, as always. I especially liked how the Snapon scan tool could test the gauges, real cool Oh Yeah, your "House Keeping" line was perfect !!!

[@paulmessier3371]

Very good tip always check your work after you do it that tells me that you are a professional mechanic I once had my fuel tank removed by a mechanic and he forgot to put the clamp on the filler hose good thing I smelled fuel I reattach that myself as always thank you Ray are doing such a professional job have a nice day

[@seniorrider9337]

Ray, you do great work. Have yourself a fine day. Seeing you work on the newer vehicles and how involved they are to do simple jobs reinforces my decision to keep my old 76 Dodge PU. It is like night and day to work on my truck and these vehicles you work on. I usually sit on the inner fender to be able to reach everything. On that truck, one could not even see most of the inner fender for all of the "stuff" crammed under the hood. I could never work on one of these newer vehicles. My hat is off to guys like you!! I remember changing the oil pressure sensor on my Dodge, 15 minutes start to finish.

[@spacedinvader]

I just love how you make us listen for things! Open valve, closed valve. Do you even realize how important that is?!? Thanks!! 👍😁

[@philanthroman2276]

I did one of these on a 2011 6.2 Silverado the hard way. Luckily I'm a pretty small guy and have small hands. I was able to get back there relatively easy but it was still rough. Cool to see something I've done before. Great videos by the way. Have a great day!

[@atschirner]

Hey Ray, I'm a 63 year old fat man. I changed my OPS with a top sider creeper and a swivel socket. Thanks for showing me all of the work I avoided. Great videos and keep them coming.

[@williamwilliams4559]

yep it can be done if you have small hands

[@tomstiel7576]

@@williamwilliams4559 what a pain in the ass

[@beastmode-us6uh]

same in a 07 5.3

[@mrhzk35404]

I have big hands and still managed to do it without taking the intake off. As a matter of fact, this is the second vid ray has done on the 5.3 ops. That's how I found him the first time. Ha ha

[@ChrisStephensiom]

I've recently started watching your videos while I work with headphones and the dramatic hits give my heart a little skip. Keep up the great work

[@darrenvail8726]

You give great days to so many people. You have the greatest day!

[@longrider8265]

Ray, I really appreciate that you do your videos in HDR, I watch on an compatible display and they really pop. Not sure if it’s extra effort but thank you, makes the experience even better. Keep up the good work.

[@garthwilliamjones2777]

Just knew the brake cleaner would make an appearance.

[@Vinnie-Tee]

Great video! Being a mechanic by trade, my father taught me the other "easier" (use that loosely lol) way im sure has been mentioned somewhere in the comments with swivels and extensions and etc. Good info for those who've never done it tho keep it up!

[@araonvaldez1283]

Hey Ray great job n videos I as a mechanic I use the steps that go over the tire they work great makes it easy for those hard to reach areas keep up the good work

[@donaldt7764]

I wish everyone had the dedication you have working on vehicles.

[@miketorres2358]

Bad sending units are such a common place issue on Chevy Silverados. Mainly the 5.3. it's so common that I knew exactly what your problem was by the title of your video. I love watching your videos because I like guessing what the actual problem was before you diagnose it. It's just a game I play. But thank you. Your videos make my mornings bro.

[@alexbrown1995]

Yeah, me too. I'm usually wrong, of course.....

[@seansouth1556]

I’ve done that oil pressure sending unit multiple times I just swap the sensor with the intake on not that fun but usually done in 15 minutes

[@sfcjones2590]

Same here

[@HoLeeFuk317]

It is easier on the older ones, the afm models are more difficult and the screen under the sensor should be removed and inspected too

[@TheFrenchPug]

Same here

[@worstnightmare9772]

He just wants to cost the old boy more money to take off all the unnecessary gaskets because that's what Chevy says to do because Chevys and never-ending money pit I think he made the wrong call by taking everything off just for some stupid KZbin video

[@barrylowery3097]

With your mechanical knowledge and proper tools you make everything look so easy.

[@bcc7394]

I own same exact truck, so much for me changing this part out! I very much enjoy your approach to repairs!

[@jasonwang9176]

At first I was all "hose clamp reee" but then it got better.

[@kellyleathers8806]

Hey ray is it possible at the end of your videos you can tell us what the book hours are ….not necessarily what the job costs but what the book says how many hours it should take to complete the repair … i know there’s a difference between how fast some mechanics work but i thought it would be a good close to your videos to say in the end …( AND THE BOOK HOURS ARE) example 3.5 hours to complete that repair folks according to the book…thanks ray i do enjoy your videos …Kelly from Chicago..

[@CreatureOTNight]

The Wizzard behind the curtain doesnt want mear mortals knowing the book time as thats what makes the shop money.

[@bbustin1747]

it may say 3.5 book. But I’m confident he doesn’t need 3.5. That’s how mechanics make money. Efficiency and experience.

[@TheFrenchPug]

He typically ignores these type of questions. So just heads up.

[@weldingjunkie]

All that stuff is in alldata , Mitchell , motor etc if you check those

[@Delorean_Guy]

@@bbustin1747 if the job takes you an hour, charge an hour. enough of the b.s of charging what a book says for hours

[@chesteradkins2744]

Mr. Ray; having watched your videos for quite some time, I am impressed by your vocabulary and job skills. Seeing what it takes to do repairs on vehicles of today, it makes me appreciate my 1969 Chevy CST 10, 350 V8. Plenty of room to work on, it does not have a lot of things I don't need. It starts every time and when I press the brake pedal it stops. Great videos!

[@dromendoza]

been in the automotive repair field as an advisor, a tech, and a manager. The way you take things apart and put them together is very precise, quick, and logically makes lots of sense. i like how you unplugged and the end of the hoses and not at the manifold. Just got a new subscriber.

[@brianridge542]

Thank you for making this video. I have been needing to make this repair on my 2004 Escalade. I have the part, but lack the confidence. I have watched other videos where the intake was not removed and it was done by feel. After watching you remove the intake, I am willing to attempt this. Thank you for the detailed video.

[@stevewhiting556]

Good luck. If you’re not a savant like Ray to remember where everything goes, labels are your friend. I use masking tape and numbers. Start with #1 on what you remove first, label where it came from and then label a baggie and put the fasteners in the baggie. Then you can reverse the order to put it back together. I removed, rebuilt and reinstalled an engine in a Corvette that way. I used a couple rolls of tape, but it helped me remember which hose/wire came off first and last.

[@alanaho4915]

How do remember where everything goes back together?!? You do awesome videos!

[@edwardalamo2507]

Its all repetition memory, one time jobs are difficult

[@frankdemarco7380]

Hey Ray I watch you every day to start the day off you inspire people to not give up to alway look at the bright side and get the job done, don’t let the haters hate or get you down we all appreciate what you have been doing. Just the other day ran into a problem on a job and said to myself what would Ray do “lol” burn it so I used heat gun, fire and my job don’t go together well. Was a mech back in the 80’s but that’s another story, I bought craftsman’s because of the warranty I still have most of them. Thanks Frank D

[@LSDdreams808]

this dude is a fantastic mechanic he makes it look very easy.

[@danschilz3693]

Learned a few things...thanks! Couple suggestions. Leave the plate off of the back of the intake and it will open up the sensor view so it's easy to change the sensor without pulling intake next time. May have missed it but you should always re-torque valley pan volts. GM had assembly problems and some bolts were never tightened. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@82_KID]

"Guess who's back.. Back again" lol Good morning to you Rainman lol

[@Oldsckool]

It would appear from watching your videos that you have excellent mechanical acumen. The fact that you vacuumed out the intake area is more then what most mechanics would do. Keep the videos coming.

[@brianshaheen1138]

God I love watching your videos. I know noting at all about car mechanics, but your enthusiasm, knowledge and professionalism is great to watch. Great stuff.

[@Losi5t20]

Always ,great videos and the way you go above and beyond for repairs. Yes I replaced that some senor, without removing the intake, as a home DIY. It took me hours of laying across the motor, and 2 sensors, since I drop one because I could not see SH%T truly pain the in Ass. Keep up the great work. Everyday morning it's my routine coffee , smoke and you out on my deck or man office, lol . Later have a good one

[@TheGuruStud]

Intake comes right off, though. Why do ppl not remove easy intakes? It's baffling.

[@stevewhiting556]

I did an EGR valve on an older ford 5.0 explorer. I’d have saved a lot of time if I’d just removed the intake. I almost got to the point where I was going to, but I found some curvy wrenches.

[@pauldigiorgio6373]

These videos are always great and you can get a good laugh at the description of what's going on I really like the vids with the silverados as I have 1 with the 5.3l I do a lot of my own work and if I hit a snag there is always a utube video but rays are the best thank you and have a great day

[@martinask731]

Ray, it always looks easy when you solve problems, keep it up 👍👍

[@llewellynwilliams1956]

always like watching you work

[@dougholt2157]

This mechanic has a great attitude and a good sense of humor and makes the job seem easy I wish I had a mechanic like this great videos👍

[@lisas292]

Good morning Ray. I watch your videos everyday. It is fascinating watching you work on cars and even though I don’t do maintenance on my car I have learned a lot. It may sound stupid but I put two wood outdoor chairs together yesterday. I used knowledge from your videos on why it’s important to start all bolts first so things line up and how to tighten bolts. As you can tell I’m a girl and haven’t done a lot of maintenance work. Thank you and have a great day!

[@kevinwilliams4899]

OK Ray having waited a few days and seen the trolls. All I can say is keep on doing what you're doing. As someone who is from the UK in my early 60s. When I wanted a twin choke Weber (barrel across the pond) for my RWD Ford Escort when I was 22, you went to a breakers and found the requisite size and also liberated a few operating linkages at the same time to modify and make fit as required, so you were only doing what was required to keep an older vehicle on the road. At the moment I have Four bikes one from 1957 two from 1959 and one from 1970 to keep them on the road requires a certain amount of sympathetic bodging. As they say Mis Illegitimi Non Carborundum! Dont Let the Bas**rds Grind you Down.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

👍👍

[@alexbrown1995]

Kevin, I had to modify a Cortina carb to fit my 1961 Peugeot 403, coz the Solex was completely knackered. Ran like a dream after that.....

[@brendanmulhall9095]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now, and I have to say your commentary matches my inner monologue when I’m cooking. Keep it up!

[@benlawrence8513]

I mostly work on big trucks but when I have to work on pick-ups my boss bought me a top side creeper and I love it. It is a life saver for me. If I ever leave I am definitely buying one. I love the videos. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

I'd be inclined to drill a hole through the cowl, replace the offending sender, then find a couple plugs to fill those handy access holes. Ask anyone whose dealt with the two rearmost cylinder head bolts for an Opel GT and you'll know exactly what I mean ;-)

[@mred8002]

Didn’t they have to bore holes in the fender well to get to the spark plugs on early Corvettes? I remember hearing about it, with blessings that it was Fiberglas they were boring through and not steel. 😊

[@markraday8071]

Good morning Ray, thanks for showing how things are properly done 👍. Sometimes it's best to remove parts to get a clear view of the repair that way I'm sure there's not a problem with wiring or something else. I'm old school and Chevy has been putting that oil pressure sensor on the rear of the engine for years. Any armchair mechanic that puts in their two cents in can just make themselves feel better. You do excellent work thank you for sharing your knowledge 💯👍✌️🇺🇸

[@ronrice2249]

I'm glad to see them bring back the 327. I liked the video. I'm always willing to learn more about cars and engines.

[@Carp4125]

You have such total knowledge and expertise as well as assuredness that it's mind boggling. Also, incredible diagnostic abilities. CLICK!!!

[@krystalmothlover]

Bro, I was thinking the exact same thing. Boy how I appreciate these dangly wires draped everywhere. 🤣🤣🤣.

[@MuscleCarMafia1981]

I guess that would be a easier way. I’ve replaced a lot of those sensors and screens without removing the intake manifold

[@pipercessna3827]

14:01 And it entertains us too Ray. *Thank You* for the videos. They are greatly appreciated. 👍

[@errodri]

Very educational and interactive, first time but not last watching your videos.

[@robertboyd1513]

I am always amazed you can remember where and what is plugged back into its correct location. There is no way I could do that. Great job Ray!

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

When you work with something like this you develop different tactics to help remember things like that. Or you just have very good memory... But really most have a method they follow to make sure they don't forget to put anything back where it belongs. A simple thing is making sure every bolt, screw, nut or fastener of any kind is kept in one place. If there's anything left after assembly something's off. You can refine this but the important thing is if it came off it either is replaced or goes back in. That leaves connectors, tubing and clamps. Those you need to learn to handle in some way. It's not necessarily a question of fantastic memory. Having a good working strategy and keeping to it until it's habitual goes a long way. And again, having screws left over once you are done is usually not a good thing.

[@captlou348]

I'm totally shocked and amazed what you have to go thru to get the oil prrssure sensor out vs the old days of unplugging 1 wire and switch out the sensor without taking off the top of the motor. I ran 2 oil lines. In the old engines there was a plug in front that I removed and ran a steel line to a pressure gauge. I don't know if that's even doable anymore.

[@thehoneybadger8089]

This makes me love my 1984 Chevy Scottsdale PU even more.

[@CPQC]

You’re going to have millions of subs this time next year. Calling it now…you deserve it bro! Always sucks to hear creators having to deal with trolls and idiots. Hoping you can ignore all that noise and focus on the good. 🤟

[@longjohnson4641]

I work at a GM dealership in BC Canada & I have had many oil pressure issues on those engines before. A few things to look out for sometimes is the relief valve in the oil pan & we've also had incorrect oil filters installed which cause oil pressure which starts good & drops away. 9 times out of 10 its the sensor. We leave the intake on & make uptime yo!

[@joefries7046]

hey man i am in bc to, dad just got a 5.3 truck with 180k on it and its givin him a code and low oil pressure. Prob the sensor eh?

[@longjohnson4641]

@@joefries7046 most likely the sensor if its a voltage or reference trouble code. If the oil pressure drops off then it's probably the wrong filter.

[@williamabaker12]

​@@joefries7046 if it's the sensor, it generally doesn't register any pressure at all. If it's reading low but registering at all, it's likely something else.

[@joefries7046]

@@williamabaker12 Update. Changed the oil and filter and bam back up to half at idle

[@bw1841]

The k&n oil filter allows good oil pressure

[@herbiehusker1889]

Wow, sounds like the owner of his truck actually cares about his vehicle. Most people just drive it if it doesn't have oil pressure, the check engine light is on or if it is smoking like crazy.

[@ferrumignis]

Better than most for sure.

[@HoLeeFuk317]

Ray said he was 2000 miles over his oil change though

[@chrisburch3808]

2000 miles over on the oil change and had to have AAA come out and put oil in lol

[@johnwilliams1091]

Glad you caught the clamp, I was watching for it.

[@ua82u]

Watcher from Ireland, brilliant informative videos, even though we don't have most of makes and models you work on, you give a great insight into the every day work of a mechanic , and show wart's and all, when things don't go as planned. Keep it up. And as we say in Ireland , " Feck the begrudgers"

[@TrueCanad1an]

Ray I would not let those "KZbin Certified Mechanic " get you down. I'm willing to bet that if we stuck them on a camera and have them fix issues they would not do the job 100% to spec either. I don't think you should have to explain yourself in regards to you diagnosing methods (3:49). If they haven't realized that these video's are edited that's on them. Keep on rocking the repairs buddy.

[@daverson1508]

I did my oil sensor with the intake on. Never again after watching Ray removing the intake. Made it look easy. Thanks for the great video! PS: I let the air out of the tires in the front for a better reach.

[@michaelbuckley3808]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, as well as the rest of your videos. Thank you for making them! I have learned a lot from them.

[@rbmooney]

Rainman's knowledge of most engines is fantastic. He can take it apart and put it back together without the slightest hesitatiion.

[@markblundell9461]

I like the way you are having to explain your actions, so the numpties are less inclined to winge about incorrect procedure. I’m sure it still won’t stop all of them, though. Wrench on Ray!

[@dougc78]

Another great video thanks for sharing. I had this same issue on a 2008 Tahoe with the 5.3L V8. Because I don’t have your skill I had no choice but to replace the oil pressure sending unit without removing the intake. It was kind of a pain but it is doable.

[@johnluzny7443]

Love the director’s commentary nice add keep up the good work

[@MrLangobard]

One morning walked up to my BMW and turned the engine on. Got Low oil pressure light instantly. Long story short- it was the oil pump, not the 5 other things that usually causes this for the bmw.

[@TheFrenchPug]

That sucks dude. I have a BMW with 148k miles. I pray every time I start it.

[@MrLangobard]

@@TheFrenchPug I still do that up till this day. Ill pray for you as well.