Catastrophic DAMAGE! Just Replaced Timing Belt! Toyota 3.3 V6

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[@copmy]

I used to be a mechanic instructor, hat off to your video. I can't even do it with the camera in one hand talking about doing a commentary all at once. You rock, Ray..! Thank you.

[@A-Negative]

Ray, Im a TV executive. I work with A list talent and writers creating content. Yet in the morning I drink coffee watching you play with your wobbly bits. I have no idea what you’re doing half the time but I enjoy watching you do it. F the haters.

[@DeeGee-mv6eq]

He is not telling the truth..

[@carolb3327]

Hi Ray. I'm a 62 yr. old lady. I do my best to take care of my older used vehicles, but some things, I just can't do. And it drives my crazy. No one ever taught me how to change a belt or replace plugs or wires, etc. I can change oil, filters, door handles and little stuff like that. But nothing really complex like this. I so admire what good mechanics can do. I love puzzles so trying to diagnose mechanical problems like this really fascinates me. Even though I don't understand all of it, I'm trying to learn. If there was a mechanic, who allowed me to learn some of this stuff, and I could pay for it with cleaning the shop or stuff like that, I would do it in a heartbeat. Mechanics and people who know how to put things together or repair stuff rule the world. I totally respect what you do and wish I could do it too. Thanks!

[@stevejette2329]

carol - Perhaps a local Adult Ed class. At 76, I am a good backyard mechanic. I work in an auto parts store. Never wanted to be a real mechanic because of ... PEOPLE. Ray makes an EXCELLENT video with explanations, humor, etc. Also Chris Fix does lots of basic classes. AND good camera, sound, editing, light, scripting, etc.

[@David-fj5lz]

With experience you learn to realise what causes what but you have to

[@bigsparky8888]

YOU LADY FRIEND, ARE AWSOME...KUDOS TO YOU DEAR...❤

[@florianpop409]

Y take my breath away ! Happy to know you are somewhere there ! love y ! all the best !

[@manofweed1]

Don’t worry. Some of the best mechanics around can’t change plugs 😂.

[@seldonic]

dude you’re a rock star, ignore the trolls. i’m a diy guy and i admire you guys who really know what you’re doing every day. the haters probably can’t even change their own oil. you’re making awesome content keep it up sir.

[@clawpicker]

Viewer from the other side of the planet here. Don't ever pay attention to the stupid angry haters. You do this for a living and and you show your work in real time. You're not editing out your mistakes that would be easy in the clear light og hindsight. I'm a *mechanic*, but would be of little value to your shop as I'm too slow. I really like your videos and have never given a negative comment to a KZbin movie, just moved on to a better one! Keep yours coming!

[@TacomaRodeo4]

Don't let the disrespect of a few outshine the respect of the many. I view these videos because it's the only place where first thing n the morning, someone tells me to, "Don't forget to have yourself, a great day . . ." So right back at you, Ray . . .

[@stevereaves6757]

I really enjoy Ray's videos. I am not a hater and I'm not nasty to folks on here. I love watching auto repair stuff and try to do as much as I can with my vehicles. Technology and a stroke have put a stop to some of my efforts. When I was a child I was always underfoot when my dad was working on our family car. My favorite job was greasing wheel bearings. My mother just loved that of course. My dad was always patient with me. OK, and don't get mad because I offer this very respectfully. I know it would be somewhat difficult (not impossible) but I would like to see Ray answer a very good question that a viewer poses every now and then. No hate here. Just an observation.

[@D45VR]

@@stevereaves6757 I like the 'question of the day' idea!

[@volvo09]

@@stevereaves6757 I loved learning stuff from my dad as a kid. When something broke and he was fixing it I was right there.

[@granadadr]

i am a wiewer from Sweden :)

[@bettibonni]

I'm probably one of the few women subscribers here. I like watching your videos, you have a way of talking that's easy to follow, humorous at times, and educational. I'm 70 years old, grew up with 2 mechanic brothers, so I'm comfortable around cars and car parts. Keep doing what you're doing. There's a reason you have the number of subscribers you do.

[@richardchaplinskycd9046]

I'm a woman too and grew up with brothers who worked on cars.. Can change a tire or oil change and llovve watching ray work on cars. Terrific guy. Don't let those people out there try to tear you down.. It's easy to tear someone down on the internet, won't have the b**lsd to say it in person..

[@sterling6860]

The man who never made a mistake,,has never done anything,,,keep up the good work,,from a truck tech in the UK.

[@TheMaurob1979]

99.9% of us.. Me included are watching your videos for learn from a professional mechanic. Or technician.. Glad you share your knowledge with us trought this platform.. Thanks again.. And forget about haters

[@DavidMaximilianCathmoirNicoll]

If I lived in Florida, I'd be seeking you out as my mechanic. We need more people like you in the trade. Keep on 'click'ing!

[@frankzicari784]

Don't let ignorant people bother you. I enjoy your videos, you are a very good mechanic.

[@borntolate1]

Ray take no prisoners ..you are doing a fantistic job .I am 76 and still learning form these good vidios of yours ...so for just one that complains 99% of us are very happy with your work .

[@johnspecht7449]

When you edit out your feelings, we lose part of who you are. Ray, don’t do that. Your personality is what makes your channel so much fun to watch.

[@neilb4209]

I totally agree with you on this John. I love this channel because of Ray's personality and his perfect grammar.

[@ApeSimo]

I knew absolute jack about cars watched ray walk us through everything he did next thing u know got my first car a problematic one saab 9-3 2003 and a husky tool set i was able to diagnose a missfire rich air fuel and now shes inspected for all year

[@johncameron6415]

@@neilb4209 Is this sarcasm? I am not sure.

[@rottsrool]

Yea but sometimes enough’s enough !

[@davidamato768]

I put myself through college working as a technician for a Lincoln Mercury dealership. After finishing school I worked as a service advisor for Honda dealership until being promoted to Service Manager. Worked 17 years as a Service Manager. Managing one Honda service department that employed over 40 technicians, open 24 hrs, 7 days a week. Have been watching your channel for a while now and you are one of the best line technicians I have ever seen. The fact that you are pretty darn entertaining is just a bonus. Thank you for the videos.

[@cyclingdiabetic9573]

Agreed.

[@jum5238]

It helps to have a phone system that is easily mimicable. :-) Each video is helped along by the "dooDEEdoo"

[@CiscoWes]

@@jum5238 I still laugh every time he does the “do DEE doo!”

[@Pizzpott]

I am absolutely not a mechanic, I can confidently say I am not even mechanically minded, I just love watching these videos. I mean I did used to change my own brakes and do a service on my cars a long time ago, but these days I am content to hand my car to a mechanic. I think your videos are bloody brilliant and you are a genius. The fact that you can 'recognise' and engine AND what work you did on it blew my mind to be honest....I hank you for your very entertaining and professional work and for sharing it with us.

[@UncleTerry1001]

Interesting to see that process. You are a gem of a mechanic.

[@achillies40]

Hi from Australia Ray. Someone once told me something that has helped me greatly. "You need to remember that other people's opinions are none of your business." It's 100% true. You are the KING of your story. You give the rest of us a lot of education about car repairs, aaaaaaaand about Gravity. There will always be haters, especially when you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

[@izzyboss6875]

Their opinions are like arseholes, everyone’s got one.

[@sgtstryker1018]

Just remember opinions are like assholes everyone has one and they all stink but my stinks a lot less than everyone else’s does🤣🫡

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

They don't like to see others succeed.

[@jaykellett2327]

@@izzyboss6875 AND they all stink!

[@jasonhill1520]

@@izzyboss6875 and they all stink

[@stevenekdahl7124]

I had a shop for 40 years and I've seen a camshaft break like that only a few times, twice on Volkswagens and a few Toyota s all on the ones I dealt with were oil related problems were the cam froze up in the head and it snapped in half. People change your oil and use a quality oil. Good video thanks for taking the time to educate people and other mechanics, your a good man.

[@TonyLing]

11:25 Dude, you are one of few people that I would actually trust to work on any of my engines. You are thorough, conscientious, and you know your stuff.

[@markgelinas8114]

Ditto!👍👍👍

[@stevejones9044]

Totally agree. There are a lot of woke pussies out there who would piss in their pants if they actually stood toe to toe with a real human in person not on social media while saying those things.

[@timlee4204]

@@markgelinas8114 That's why Ray is paid to follow up on someone else's work, to find out why the catastrophe happened and perhaps prevent it happening again.

[@john_nip_nop]

I like how you dig into an issue - curious inquiry is a great teacher. Even if you might lose some billable time on another job, you don't just slam the hood on the junked-out problem. You dig for the truth and share it when possible. This is why your customer asked you to look for the possible cause. They know you are thorough and honest, and it is worthwhile to pay a little more for diagnostic knowlege. Not every odd situation has an answer, but it is fun to look.

[@jm351]

Your haters are not worth getting heated about. They’re arm chair mechanics. You’re the real deal. I watch a handful of quality mechanics on yt and you’re one of them. Keep up the great job.

[@garypullinger1604]

I agree with u 100% there are so many people that hide behind there computers running people down trying to make themselves feel better. Keep up the great info with your content mate .

[@brucemcgee2281]

Keyboard Warriors. Ray, keep doing what you do.

[@rockeerockey6941]

Keyboard warriors are such a joke

[@GodMode823]

Ignore those losers & haters!! Keep up the great videos and honest work.

[@donaldhalls2189]

If they aren't happy with what they see they could change Chanel or fast forward, 😅🤣

[@Anactualrealperson]

They asked for it when they uploaded the video.

[@crazyirishmanartist]

Hey Ray, one of very important lessons that I’ve learned about life as I turn 70 is to just ignore the morons who criticize you. Don’t give them a second of your time as they aren’t worth it. Move on to someone who respects what you do and all of the effort that you put into the making of your wonderfully informative videos. If you find that you must respond in some way, the middle finger salute emoji would be appropriate in my opinion. I want to thank you Ray for sharing your knowledge with me and all of your other 300k+ appreciative viewers.

[@32valkyrie32]

Amen 2 that.

[@ebaystars]

yep same here 1951 vintage - I laugh at moronic remarks - they are all failed traffic wardens

[@KeithvanDijk]

I'm only 68 and I totally agree with you.

[@GeneralSulla]

I'm 66 and I approve this message.

[@darrenh6015]

Ignore the hateers, you clearly know what you are doing and obviously competent in what you do. Keep up the great work

[@jimgandee2570]

It’s pretty clear and obvious that anyone making negative comments have never twisted their own wrenches! Pedal to the metal Ray Ray! All of the folks who really matter enjoy learning from you. Soldier on brother!

[@catchit9794]

Hi Ray, I am an ex mechanic from the UK. (last worked professionally on cars in the late eighties). Absolutely love watching your videos . you are funny, entertaining, and above all Honest and professional. A breath of fresh air. Brings back some happy memories of working with guys like you back in the day. any of the new starters lucky enough to have you train them will have the best chance they could wish for. just disregard the haters Ray, Your happy customers are all the proof you need that you are fantastic.

[@sitdox]

Which part of UK you’re from if close by more than welcome to pop round for a cuppa and a chat in my little place

[@springy-2112]

I totally agree with every sentiment. Maybe as I'm also an ex mechanic from the uk. Who last worked professionally on cars in the late 80's ( Austin Rover then Toyota) .. I do get to work on all my friends family colleagues and neighbours cars though being an ex mechanic they all assume I can fix modern stuff ! I normally have to look it all up on You tube . I love watching Ray and I have learned a lot . Peace and love fellow ex mech' and thank you Ray. Haters =Delete button .✌💚

[@jlinkhart]

Don’t let the haters bother you. You’re an expert mechanic and brave enough to record and publish your work for the world to see… for free.. thanks for all that you do!

[@prism8289]

After watching 15 minutes, I’m counting all the parts I would forget where they go.

[@williamneedham7747]

As someone who's been a multi vehicle tech(HGV,LGV,car,van etc) for 38 years now over the pond 🇬🇧😁 I found you on here after the collaboration with Eric from I do cars, I've watched several videos and found them informative and entertaining 👍 We all have our different ways and methods to get things done and what works for you might rub some one up the wrong way but hey that's their problem haters will hate 😔 keep doing what you're doing mate as far as I concerned I can't see anything wrong 👍 keep up the good work cheers Matt N

[@ronleachsr]

I personally would ignore and if possible just delete those that don't apply. I enjoy watching and learning and I'm 75. Keep up the good work and flush the crap down the toilet.

[@superchiefusn5601]

Shaft theory, over torque breaks are usually cone shaped on a shaft, fatigue breaks are usually clean. The bearing was badly worn on the belt end allowing the belt to pull down on the cam shaft. The cam shaft carried a greater and greater load and fatigue failed with the bending moment. Notice the break was right at the next bearing taking the bending moment on the shaft. Clean break at the point of repetitive stress. Each revolution stresses the metal until it finds a weak point.

[@fhuber7507]

Which leaves us at: What trashed that bearing? We may never know.

[@steveb6103]

It will only do it so many times.

[@jamesanderson2176]

Well said, Superchief. Something was going on with the second bearing (just behind the first lobe), though. A lot of the damage to the first bearing was done after the break, but the rest of the shaft stopped rotating, so the second bearing was already bad. Maybe it was allowing the excursion?

[@fhuber7507]

@@jamesanderson2176 Second bearing might be bits from the broken shaft, fracturing off just before it snapped. Or any of a few dozen other things. Another: we may never know for sure.

[@SchofieldBrothersRacing]

@@fhuber7507 Sure we do, running it with a broken cam with it trying to push down the valve was not kind to that bearing.

[@richardmarshall1883]

There are reasons we watch your videos ray! Even the haters! I love not only the fact you find the damage but find the cause also. No need to fix the damage if you don’t fix the reason for the damage. Keep your head high knowing you have the drive to continue putting content out for us to watch. Can’t wait to see what the day brings tomorrow!

[@Maplecook]

I'm just a home tinkerer who does his own work, but I find videos like this to be EXTREMELY interesting. There's a thrill in opening stuff up, and not knowing what you're gonna find. It's like fishing, and bringing up god knows what. lol

[@brerobsym]

Jeez Marie! Forgot how stressed and tired you sounded back in the 'doodly doo' days! Just watched this (Feb '24) and even on a bad day in the new shop, you don't sound anywhere near this exhausted. I am so glad for you going out on your own and building an amazing community! Good job.

[@Thebowzer221]

Rainman, forget the nay sayers. The majority of your viewers, like me, love what you do. I'm 72 years old and no longer work on my own vehicles. But I enjoy the hell out of watching you do what you do. And we also learn a few things about newer cars that wasn't under the hood back when we were. So keep M coming Ray, you got thousands out here like me that need our Rainman fix every day.

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

I'm 70, & every year there's less and less that I do. Ray is a great mechanic. This in one of my favorite channels!

[@hurbye]

I’ve learned that “Misery truly loves company” and trust me there’s a lot of miserable people out there! Keep doing what you doing the majority of us love your channel.

[@eltonyancey6426]

Amen to that

[@NemoConsequentae]

And because it loves company, misery tries to inflict itself on everyone around it... Don't give in! Combat it with humor and a sunny outlook! :D

[@davidhyde5536]

Well said hurbye! Ray keep up the good work.

[@johnmiller8883]

Well I for one just love your videos. I’m getting older, so I don’t work on cars as much as I used to but I so enjoy watching you figure out what is wrong and fixing it. Keep up the good work I can’t imagine why anybody would have any problem with your videos.

[@dickybird9613]

i am a mechanic and an engine builder what you have done in this video is exactly what i would of done, well done and respect for your worrkmanship . i have been working on all different types ofengines for 45 years and i know that you do know what you are doing .like your videos. i am from the UK

[@bowdidly7583]

He's wishy washy on his diagnosis. First he stated that it wasn't anything a previous mechanic did . Then he says after that that it was the cause of the reinstallation of the timing gear which only happens during a timing belt job. So yes, I disagree with his diagnosis. The previous mechanic owes this customer big time. The evidence is there. They also can't use the excuse of the vehicle having a ton of milage and the aging of the parts, bolts and vehicle excetra. That is irrelevant because they put their hands and tools inside that engine and they charged for it. They ruined their engine. And knowingly too. They did a rush job on this vehicle to get paid quickly because it was a big job and a big pay day. They screwed this person out of their vehicle. That timing belt was in not so good shape. Lots of shrap metal inside timing area. Belt fraid, bent gear, timing belt half way off the gear. It's the previous mechanics fault no doubt about it. Period. If I were the customer I'd demand a full refund and for them to pay fully for the repairs on my vehicle. If none of that takes place then it's court time. Plain and simple. We the consumer pay through the nose to these mechanics to do a job and this is what we get a lot of times. This is for you to come back only for them to get you to pay again. Like your a sucker. And for them to deny any wrong doing. This is so you feel volnorable to get your car back into their shop for a big pay day again. We're sick and tired of people like this and these shops not taking responsibility for their actions. Now? I just go do it myself cuz I'm the only one I can truly trust. A lot cheaper too. If the shops can't do the work properly we should do like every other place does. Lower their pay significantly until they can show true workmanship and loyalty to their customers and not their wallets. Basically I call this theft by diception. Because a customer doesn't know, you have here a preditory mechanic who didn't care about the customer or the shop he worked at there for loosing the trust and integrity of the mechanics industry just like we lost trust in the car dealers sales department industry. All I can say is, buyer be ware. Another thing I want to bring up is that Chilton labor manual that most shops uses some use a different labor program to rip us all off. If a job takes 3 hours to do and they charge you more than the three hours it should be considered theft. And something should be done about it. Mechanics can do a three hour job in one hour. Therefore you should only pay for one hours work. Your car may be ready but the mechanic keeps the work order and doesn't punch the time on the ticket when he's done. He holds the ticket until the three hours is up then he punches the ticket sometimes running the ticket over the three hours. After which then he turns it into the service writer. That's theft right there. They'll charge you for it too. A ten minute job will cost us one hour. Now, I get that some mechanics went through vigorous schooling and training and seminars. Those are your upscale car dealers mechanics the very best of them. And some of them are in training so that's why you have a master technician on site to over see what the others are doing wrong when there is a complaint. But, the same goes there too. They hold your work order to charge you the full if not more time than it took them to do the job. Some mechanics and technicians make 6 figures a year pulling this crap and we pay for this. I understand about experience and knowledge but honesty and integrity must always be first. The money's will come if they have those two traits first. But theft and greed come first now a days.

[@mule666]

Jezus you got some spare time not

[@freddyg9026]

How can you blame this on the prior mechanic? What evidence is there that this was a result of their work? You are every mechanics worst nightmare as people like you put the blame on the mechanic right away for something they have no control over. As for paying 3 hours for a job that took one hour, that;s called flat rate. Do you have any idea why that mechanic gets paid 3 hours when it took him 1 hour to do it? It's called experience and skill that allows him to get it done in less amount of time. That same job may take someone else 4 hours to do...would you want to pay that person 4 hours for a 3 hour job?

[@ben_9134]

I got the confidence to replace the oil and filter in my car by myself for the first time because of you and your videos. It probably sounds dumb, but it means a lot to me and I hope it means something to you too. Keep on trucking dude.

[@stevewhite3424]

Every journey begins with a first step. Good job Grasshopper!

[@erikdikkers7931]

Fist time for everything.👍🏻

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

It doesn't sound dumb at all; you rock! You should be proud of stepping up and doing for your self with out being afraid getting your hands dirty. BTW, don't get down on yourself when (not if) you make mistakes; the money you pay to fix your mistakes and the time it takes to redo it right is just real world tuition.

[@WBOS72]

Not dumb at all, that is great to hear you researched and tried it. Keep watching, and keep trying.

[@serge.l.1897]

Basic maintenance is easy to do and you save a bundle by doing so. If in trouble a lot on KZbin already exist to help almost in all cases. Well done.

[@GasGas1252010]

That passive aggressive torque wrenching on the already broken cam - love it 😂😂

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I just couldn’t resist

[@douglasrogers1601]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs I had a question about that too... i got a chuckle.

[@W_R50]

Here here, that’s one of the greatest you tube scenes I’ve seen. Well played Ray well played

[@robertsimmons9402]

That's the difference between a good mechanic and a great one. Even a good mechanic may possibly forget to torque something. A great mechanic will torque even when it's obviously not needed.

[@alainmeyer9399]

LOL@@robertsimmons9402

[@zhammmy]

People, no need to tell Mr. Ray how to deal with those who cannot even contribute anything technical and only leave negative comments, just tell Mr. Ray the technical info if you know something he does not, to hopefully help Mr. Ray solve the puzzle. Cut to the point. My take on this one is: The camshaft broke first, then the timing belt started to deform. Yes, since the belt is still under tension, the one bank still works, became a 1.65 liter, 3-cylinder engine, haha. Why the camshaft broke, no one has to know anymore no point dwelling in the past, just change the camshaft, install new cam seal, put new timing belt in(I did it to my Dad's 2006 Sienna van), and voila!

[@jeremycarr6915]

I'm from the UK so we don't see the sort of engines you get- vast majority of engines over here are 2l or less almost all with turbos. I really enjoy your commentary and honesty which is most refreshing. And yes, many people hide behind their keyboards but most people want for you to be as they are. Keep up the good work.

[@RevansMinion]

I'm a shade tree mechanic, mainly work on my own stuff. I really appreciate you talking through your troubleshooting as I've learned quite a bit from it.

[@thinkcasting3182]

We all know now how insecure he is about other peoples opinions. He needs his widdle safe space. Booo hoooo.

[@dogshltsniffer9933]

Shade tree? Pussy. Ima gravel driveway with a full sized ram on wobbly jackstands as I attempt to use a 3/4” drive for everything INCLUDING the lug nuts…. Nut up king! You got this my homey 😎

[@GabCab1030]

Keep doing what you're doing. Even venting. Just ignore the idiots and let them continue to mooch the free knowledge you choose to give us. I personally appreciate the videos and enjoy watching and listening to your journey!

[@radekc5325]

Whenever I see a hater online, I always assume it's a 12 year old kid. I found it harder to be upset by 12 year olds (even if some are biologically older than that, that changes nothing).

[@vehiclenanny]

Agreed! I'm stealing your "mooch the free knowledge " line.

[@johncallaghan4616]

Well said Babriel, and replying supporters - hate the keyboard warriors

[@cedhome7945]

You are so right you can say the most innocent thing and someone will object. Keep going ray !

[@matteogomez3678]

all jackwagons aside we luv you Raymond keep on keepn on

[@markcondrey2297]

Ray you are good at what you do… don’t listen to the haters. There are a lot of people who admire your skill and like your personality. Remember us and not them. Peace brother.

[@spd1275]

Ray, I’m not a mechanic and never will be. But I watch your videos. I appreciate your honesty and integrity. My dad was a Chevy dealer 30+ years and only kept folks like you. He hired a lot of people, and I saw more than one get literally run out of his shop for being “less than honest”. He would have kept you. That says a lot. Keep it up and please don’t let the jerks get to you.

[@JT-4real]

As a diesel mechanic myself, whenever I have a vehicle come to me with a problem, the first question I ask is - Who worked on it last and what work did they do. Failures like this are a rarity. In saying that, with the cam drive being removed no so long ago, I would be inclined to say that maybe the bolt was overtorqued whilst holding the cam, the mid point between the bolt and the hex on the cam is where it broke. Or it got fatigued when cracking off the bolt for the cam drive when holding the hex on the cam. As the motor operates clockwise, trying to hold the cam and tighten the bolt puts load on the cam in the opposite direction of normal rotation possibly causing a fatigue crack to appear. With a large part of the cam not supported towards the front, it got a twist and the weakest link broke. My best educated guess. Love your content Ray, chin up bro. You are in the top 5% of mechanics out there, don't let fools ruin your day. Peace out from down under 👌🇦🇺

[@NoWr2Run]

Great Comment.

[@oneeyedjack4727]

I've never liked torquing the bolt by using the hex on the cam. I've always used a cam sprocket spanner (Mac Tool) to hold while torquing. On most engines I've done I have no reason to remove the valve covers since getting this tool.

[@TheVegaseditor]

I've also noticed another thing that I'm not too sure if anyone else noticed, pay close attention to the right cam drive lip, the cam drive is installed the wrong way, that lip should also be preventing from the belt to be sliding off, that lip is on the inside, it's supposed to be on the outside. as for the left cam drive, the lip is on the outside of the cam drive and the belt isn't half way off.

[@JT-4real]

@@TheVegaseditor I believe that is done intentionally to keep the belt running straight, one drive stops it from slipping into the head and one stops the belt from slipping away from the head. As the belt is moving quite fast when the engine is running it self corrects pretty quick and runs true. The reason it slipped off the r/h cam drive was because the camshaft snapped and was all floppity in the head.

[@TheVegaseditor]

@@JT-4real That does make alot of sense aswell, I didn't think about that one.

[@corbinrobbins8763]

You are a great mechanic, don't worry about all the people that think they are!

[@michaelblackwell7753]

I love Rainman Ray’s videos. Enough said.

[@richardmckee7993]

You the man and an extremely talented mechanic thank you for taking time out to teach us this amazing career of automotive technical know how!!!

[@mikeunt7021]

Remember, while you are busy working while simultaneously editing and uploading videos daily, those haters aren't doing anything or going anywhere in life. You on the other hand, are the opposite. We all appreciate the many hours you put into your channel and video uploads, Especially while you are working at your career and not holding anything back or trying to be something or somebody other than yourself. The content you share with the world here enriches and betters society, and is such a fresh breath compared to everything else going on in the world. Thank you for doing so much voluntarily, that makes the internet and KZbin a much better place than it would be without you, and some of the other KZbinrs currently active also.

[@LRTrack]

The main thing I'd like to say is that you have been consistently an honest, humorous, hard working, genuinely NICE guy as well as damn good diagnostitian. There has NEVER been a reason for personal attacks against you. Sorry they got personal. We love you! ❤️

[@danielharo1412]

If you hadn’t put this video together, I would never have imagined how that part broke. Great job brother 👍🏼

[@paulmiles483]

The recommended procedure is not always the best route to take when doing something. I have no problem with your approach. Sometimes, going out of your way gives knowledge on possible future situations. Good video

[@eaglerider1826]

Seeing the broken camshaft reminded me of a quick story . In the early 80's I worked at a local parts store and I had a customer call up asking for some advise . He was changing the camshaft and lifters on his Chevrolet P/U with a 350 . He wanted to pull the camshaft out of the front but it would hit his radiator . I explained that he would have to remove his radiator and possibly part of his grill to get enough clearance . He then told me I was wrong and asked if there was someone else he could talk to . I had a mechanic standing in front of me from one of our best shops and asked him if he could talk to my customer . I saw the mechanic with a sarcastic look on his face and heard him tell the customer to take a ball peen hammer and after pulling the camshaft out halfway just break it in half and pull the rest of it out . The customer then asked him how to install the new camshaft . He said the same way , just break it in half and after installing half of it buy some cam glue and glue it back together . Before he hung up he did tell the customer that before he broke the new camshaft to go to the parts store and make sure they had the correct Chevrolet camshaft glue . Several hours later I had a customer come in asking for some Chevrolet camshaft glue . True story .

[@timd1833]

Great story Eagle Rider!!!

[@BigLisaFan]

Doesn't surprise me. Some people don't want to listen to good advice because they know better than the experts.

[@joebloggs2635]

He should try the store where they sell the blinker fluid.

[@eaglerider1826]

@@timd1833 Thanks , I have so many more . Another quick one . One day a guy walks in and tells us that he has a flat tire in the parking lot and asks us if he can use one of our display floor jacks to change it . I said sorry but they were new and couldn't be used unless purchased . The guy working with me named Dewayne said that he had one on the back of his truck that he could use . Dwayne got it for him and we then got busy with customers . About an hour later Dewayne decided to go outside and help the guy with the flat . He came back in and said the guy was gone and so was his jack . Several weeks went by and this guy walks into the store and tells me that he had bought a floor jack from us and it was defective and he wanted to get his money back . Dewayne was working that day and heard what he had told me . Dewayne was furious , he looked at the guy and said " Don't you remember me you SOB " . I'm the one who let you burrow my jack . Get the hell out of here . The guy looked at Dewayne said ok and walked out . we never saw him again .

[@eaglerider1826]

@@joebloggs2635 They do keep it behind the counter so you do have to ask for it .

[@nothankkyou3176]

I've been a maint tech for about 8months and I'm halfway through an automotive technician degree. I've invested everything I have to get into this industry(albeit I don't have much) you have helped me as much if not more than half of the 4k dollar degree I'm working towards.(remember only halfway done :) I know it's unlikely you'll see this but if you do. Love what you do man and keep on turning out good work. Much love from Texas

[@raymondreiff8170]

Smart people learn from the best, As a daily Diesel tech I personally love watching other techs like this including South Main Auto ERIC and a few others All Great Technician's some of the best Content available 😎👍.

[@OACSOME]

watch wes work is great too

[@moshesheckel7369]

I wish you luck bro

[@darrinlake4084]

Anyone willing to let others learn from their work is doing a great thing. Keep it up!!! I personally enjoy your videos and use them to help teach some new people on the ways of doing some jobs

[@Mark-zz9rt]

I must say I like watching your content you’re a great mechanic with a really calm demeanor. Haters gonna hate keep what you’re doing.

[@EristiCat]

Ray, you and many of us who follow you, are what sometimes seems like a dying breed of men and women who are good at fixing things… all sorts of things.. solving problems instead of creating them… synthesizers of solutions. It’s literally art but you can’t hang it on the wall so it largely goes unappreciated. Keep at it. The quality people love you.

[@toddfraisure1747]

That was a very nice thing to write to Ray. I don't understand what purpose the commentators had in mind since what he does doesn't effect those apparent assholes in the slightest.

[@nategmaycock9398]

For fear of breaking cams is why I purchased the cam gear holder tool

[@nategmaycock9398]

I often say a good mechanic is so unappreciated .

[@sally6457]

@@nategmaycock9398 in my experience a good mechanic is overworked and underpaid, In contrast shit mechanics do minimal work and overcharge.

[@sally6457]

@@toddfraisure1747 it affects rip of mechanics by showing what's really involved in honest car repair.

[@anthonyhayden320]

Don’t let people like that get too you or give them the gratification of knowing they upset you. You have so many subscribers like myself that appreciate your work and your content, you truly rock :-)

[@Malc2169]

This.

[@anthonyhayden320]

@@Malc2169 this.

[@dongriffith3677]

Ray. I want to thank you for these videos. I am amazed at what I learn from watching them.

[@user-bo9vo3hd4z]

I am a machinist by trade. I have seen several engines break cams . These cams run in the cam bore without any bearing inserts. Oiling problems will lock cam rotation and break camshafts..... they are cast steel which is very weak. On race engines we use billet steel cams and crankshafts. A warped head can cause cam problems because it puts strain on the cam journals. We would machine cam caps to reduce bore diameter then align bore cam holes back to size. When you torque down a warped head you distort the bore holes where your cam shaft rides. It will bind the camshaft from rotating freely ....causing bore wear..... breakage.... or complete lock up of cam in bearing caps. Aluminum heads with overhead cams are prone to cam bore hole misalignment. Aluminum heads warped over .020 should be bolted to a solid steel block plate and placed in a oven to help releive the excess warpage. This keeps you from having to mill excess amounts from your cylinder head and distorting your cam bore alignment. Some engines are more prone to cam bore misalignment than others. I have been a machinst for over 40 years and have metalogry experience. I have manufactured F-15, F16 fighter jets parts for the govermnent.

[@patricspointofview7188]

We appreciate what you do, Ray. There's a lot more of us folks that enjoy your content than the other type of folks. Thanks for what you do.

[@henryostman5740]

Watching your videos has taught me that the folks who design these things aren't as smart as they think they are and they'd be a lot smarter if they spent a year in the shop fixing their screwups. Please keep reminding them.

[@albertlanger2339]

Ray, Never worry about trolls. My late Cop father drummed into me the "Daily Documentation" You do through your videos.

[@bigdog7813]

Ray, ignore the trolls and keep doing what you're doing. Seems there will always be haters that feed on their need for self-attention. I have seen broken camshafts before, most attributed to manufacturing defects with the original castings. Also seen prematurely 'rounded' lobes. Was hoping that you might have been able to use your borescope to take a look at the top of the pistons for evidence of valve-piston collisions and maybe get a glimpse at the valve seat. This might help determine the health of the lower end of the engine, e.g. rebuild the top-end or pull the engine for a complete rebuild/replacement. Looking forward to see what the customer decides to do. Keep smiling, as there are more 'good' folks out there than there are trolls. Don't fall prey to the haters and lose focus on what matters. Take care,

[@PJBonoVox]

I would say don't ignore them. Call them out. Post their shitty comments as inserts in the videos so we can see them for who they are.

[@kill-nine]

@@PJBonoVox the problem with that is you're just giving them what they want, attention. Their mommas never hugged them or something. So they take it out in a forum where they know they won't have any reasonable repercussions to their jackassery. Ignoring and removing them from your life when you can is best.

[@silicon212]

I had a 1972 Impala that I got when I was a teenager, the previous owner changed the oil on it twice in the 70k miles he put on it. Yes, twice. The cam had 3 lobes that were worn so perfectly round, they looked like bearing journals. Those rocker arms did not move at all when the engine was running. Chevrolet L65 350 engine.

[@randomschmo5778]

Or just ban them from the site summarily. Send the Tourettes Trolls on their way elsewhere.

[@silicon212]

@@randomschmo5778 The problem is, they're like roaches. You zap one, 4 come running in to take its place. Too much time spent swatting flies I'm quite afraid.

[@billbellell9462]

It is just the people who never outgrew puberty. Do not give up on humanity, we have bad but we have more good. Fair winds and following seas for you my firend.

[@chrisschultz8598]

Who'd want to hate on you? You're one of the guys who keeps us moving.

[@enriquechavez3905]

People can be cruel. Like I mentioned once, wish there were more Auto Techs like you who cared about the honesty and work they do. Thanks for the work you do.👍🏼

[@johndickerson9328]

You're a credit to our trade. I wish I had more co-workers like you. Working with stupid, negative people is one reason why I no longer work in a shop. I like your style, and appreciate what you do Ray. Keep up the good work and keep those videos coming 👍

[@Ankeneering]

Thanks! Very educational, and the camera work is actually fantastic considering what you are trying to document.

[@chloewinkworthlizardqueen]

was goin t bed,ended up watchin this...excellent.

[@cummings37128]

Ray, my Dad ran a garage/service station for all of my life until he passed. None of the vehicles that we worked on were anything like the vehicles of today, points, condensors, plugs were the normal tasks. I really enjoy watching a mechanic work who knows his stuff- that's you. Don't pay any attention to the detractors- they only show their lack of experience and knowledge. Your videos actually help hundreds of mechanics to learn from your experiences. Keep 'em coming.

[@petesmitt]

I was a mechanic back in the 70's.. everything analogue; I still drive a non-computer vehicle.

[@beowoulf355]

I too was taught to work on cars by my father when there were no computers and tons of electronics. I would be lost with today's cars. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching these videos

[@hyperbaricaxom1763]

Points, plugs, condenser, rotor, cap. I said that, what seemed like a million times, at the auto parts counter. Those were the days. Now nearly extinct like the air cleaner wingnut. I began turning wrenches in the 1960's and your words have great value in the memories.

[@kurtmogensen4815]

@@petesmitt the engine bay of these newer cars is NOT a happy place i will stick to my 1960 volvos and 1980 diesel mercedes

[@cummings37128]

@@hyperbaricaxom1763 Yes- the auto parts store was just a few doors up the street from Dad's garage. It was located in a small town, Mt Pleasant, Tennessee. We had ten big dump trucks that we serviced- every day for gasoline, repaired their tires, changed their oil every thousand miles, and as you said, p,p,c,r,c. He opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 7:00 p.m. He also had the Greyhound Bus station at his garage too. My weekends were spent there from my 12th birthday until I got drafted. At the time, it was just work but that's where I got my work ethic. I enjoy watching Ray because he has great "trouble-shooting skills" and he's a real "wrench-turner". Thanks for your reply- you've brought back good memories.

[@dustinwarriner7432]

For the people that love your content including myself we love you and thank you for what you do as a mechanic and a human being. Keep on keeping on. Cant wait for all the upcoming content and dont forget to have a great day...

[@atmm89]

you have to be a special breed to be a mechanic, not my cap of tea/coffee, I salute you

[@Robrosa-vw8tk]

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy watching you in your craft. I'm learning something new every day. Makes me appreciate talented and honest mechanics more and more. Thanks

[@MD-sl3he]

I've been a vehicle tech for over 30 years and love watching your vids. You obviously have the skills and experience like all of us who have been doing this a long time. Unfortunately there are some people who take pride in being disgusting to others. Keep up the vids.

[@Dominiksautowelt]

My theory would be: The guy who made the timing belt job didn't used a camshaft sprocket holding tool while tightening the sprocket. Instead, he held the camshaft itself with an open end wrench (on the same spot you used to rotate the camshaft) while tightening the bolt. This introduced stress cracks, which then, combined with the load from the tensioned timing belt eventually lead to the shearing of the camshaft in this particular area. Greetings from germany! :)

[@FEETLE]

right on the money.. ... i was one of the turds that perform the exact action on a Camry with the same engine to which lead to same result on bank 1. having the tool or holding the sprocket is the only way

[@OldTooly]

@@FEETLE Yes, and the slight bend in the cracked area was also responsible for the galled pair of bearings which put crazy stress on the cam as it was seizing up.

[@FEETLE]

@@OldTooly another accurate diagnosis 👍🏼

[@randomrazr]

that would resutl int he engine absically self destructing?

[@FEETLE]

@@randomrazr apparently the chaos wasn't immediate.... lead to a testament of good engineering 👏🏽

[@Ruby-px4ug]

don’t listen to the haters :(, we been watching you with loyalty through the years especially since before you had your own shop, those haters are just losers and that’s the bottom line , love your channel so much

[@jeorgeramirezgonzolezsanti3178]

It's awesome to watch someone who knows what they're doing, work

[@deuce669]

"Haters will Hate." You are an experienced mechanic and experienced mechanics go with their gut instinct, great job brother.

[@dufus7396]

Im 67 used to do EVERYTHING on my 50/70s cars then computers and injection happened.that scared me away ..but watching your vids gave me the confidence to dive back in. Just completed replacing a thermostat housing 2006 Audi A 4 . Vids such as yours are fantastic aids. SO THANK YOU.

[@fisqual]

I'd run away from working on an Audi too. I hope it's the 4 banger! (Even then it'd have a timing belt AND timing chain lol)

[@jeffmartin1968]

Ray, you are a craftsman with a great attitude. Ignore the idiots and know you are providing a tremendous service to many of us. You are the best

[@davidsmith385]

I wish you were close to the Raleigh area, i used to have a mechanic like you years ago, he was a former race car driver and was very laid back and nice about telling you whats wrong.

[@tomjames7955]

Ray, after reading all of these comments it's hard to believe anyone would say anything negative. You are doing a great job and an internet sensation. The only negative thing I could say about your videos is that with your experience you make everything look so easy If I tried a tenth of the jobs shown I would surely F something up.

[@jimwhalen6769]

Lol so true! I would have a dozen half done cars all over the place!

[@haroldwilkes598]

As an individual who installed a thermostat backwards once, I criticize no one.

[@joeconnolly4353]

@@haroldwilkes598 lol... I wouldn't know I had... I assumed they only went in one way

[@haroldwilkes598]

@@joeconnolly4353 Newer ones, you may be right but older ones went either way. Stupid mistake though on my part, I'd done it many times before, I just got in a hurry. PS looked newer ones up, most could still be installed backwards. I also installed oil rings on pistons upside down. Once!

[@projectpimpmyneon8234]

@@haroldwilkes598 i snapped a headbolt in the block once XD

[@iota328]

13:35 'You're not in this situation...' I could not agree more Ray- You keep doing the work you do! Love the vids and the amount I've learned just from watching these is insane.

[@jlb3675]

Ray, I am no mechanic but thoroughly enjoy watching you diagnose the problems. Don't let these goofballs get under your skin. I have found they are really just jealous because they lack the skills to do the job.

[@kirbyf7007]

Ray, you have way more patience than I do, I think you hit the nail right on the head, cruel.. but nevermind those foolish people 🤷‍♂️ keep up the good work man, I'm amazed and I learn a different technique in every video! Being in the same profession, it's done nothing but make me better at what I do, and I appreciate you and your time in these vids! Nothing but thanks and respect here 😊

[@williammartin6528]

Love you torquing up the broken cam bracket even though it was junk. Keep doing what you're doing, even the venting. Keeps you sane 👍

[@cheeseburgerbeefcake]

So much this!

[@FlyingRob22]

Haha I appreciate Ray's sarcasm so much!

[@johnofypres]

Ray. I was a mechanic in England for 30 years but your skills and dedication are excellent. Whatever they're paying you isn't enough. Thank you for your work.

[@waynejones3999]

When I was about 12 (59 now) my brother owned an old Ford (maybe an Elite) that sounded like it was running on a couple of cylinders (V8). I remember they pulled the valve cover and only valves that were moving were on the first cylinder so the camshaft had broken at the 2nd can bearing. With what I know about mechanics now, it amazes me it even ran on just the front 2 cylinders.

[@ddaynum1]

Every time I watch your videos, I wish you were working a shop near me. You would be the ONLY mech I would let touch my cars. Being a mechanic is a sorely lost art. I do all the work myself because I have nothing but issues or pay insane prices every time I take my car in. Thanks for all you do! You are an honest man doing great work!

[@pursang6792]

I'm retired from the military and one of the first things upon reporting to a new duty station was to find a good mechanic. One who took pride in their work and didn't cut corners or rip you off. It was often difficult and like you, I would have loved to find a Ray at each stop.

[@ddaynum1]

@@pursang6792 Thank you for your service!

[@stephenrobinson9449]

Hey Ray. Problem solving requires flexibility and insight. Blind adherence to to random protocols shows a lack of understanding. Keep doing what your doing. You’re awesome as usual.

[@kiloyardstare]

LOL @ torquing the broken camshaft! The humor is what keeps people coming back.

[@coloradojesuslover]

Forget those haters bro. Love watching your stuff! 😎🤙

[@TheOtherTrunk]

Had something very similar happen, also on a high mileage engine. Looked like the cam bearing lost oil pressure, probably a clogged port, welded itself together and snapped the cam in two. It was a 4 cyl engine and it still ran fine on 3 cyls. Actually when I pulled the cap off, the cam came with it. The car had 300k+ miles so I just replaced the engine and drove it another 300k miles. As far as the "haters". The best thing to do is ignore them. Treat em like your 2 year old when they pout and throw a tantrum when they can't have their way. When you react to them it just gives them purpose and embolds them to continue.

[@sgtstryker1018]

Keep doing the videos please and vent it’s what we mechanics do. I was a mechanic for a ford dealership for yrs until I retired and I love these videos and it keeps me up to date and you have shown this old dawg some new tricks and tips so screw those others that got there tips from a Haynes book at AutoZone and never did an honest days work and still live in mama’s basement

[@frankbaber5849]

Ray,don't let people get you down,you do great work,have a twisted since of humor ,and we enjoy watching and learning what's involved in some of these jobs.

[@Glenns_Concho_Ranch]

Good work my man. Mysteries abound all around in the mechanical hum of another world.

[@iamthefatstig]

A cold shiver ran down my spine at the mention of "The Kilmer". I'll stick to you, SMA, Watch Wes Work, and Mustie1 for my wrenching fix. Leave Scotty for the tin hat brigade.

[@minu1764]

The biggest reason I refuse to watch Kilmer is because he doesn't talk, he shouts. I watched just 2 of his videos and couldn't get anything from it because of the shouting .

[@mph5896]

There is no useful information from Scotty I have ever gotten. Its all dumbed down so much, there is nothing there. "You use the big fancy scan tool to diagnose the car" 😅 Check out 'Jimmy, Make it work' channel. Very interesting content similar to Rays.

[@stevevarholy2011]

After decades of TV and working in his commercial shop, Scotty likely is very hard of hearing. Hence, the shouting. All of us guys lose hearing as we get older. Some of us lose a lot more from working jobs that have louder noises. John Davis of Motorweek shouts after decades of headphones...

[@kerryking608]

Guess I'll have to adjust my hat. I like Scotty and I like Ray too.

[@briananderson8733]

Excellent diagnostic video. Amazing break on the cam shaft.... Looks like the breaks that some knives/swords get on Forged in Fire. As for the haters; JUST IGNORE THEM. You (Ray) are the man. You WORK for a living doing this mechanic stuff to cars/trucks. YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF !!! Thanks again for the videos. I always learn something about the inside of a vehicle.

[@edt689]

What i have learned in life there's always 1 person that might like you. They may or not show it. The best thing is to do is shut those people out and eventually they'll move on to next person .you have majority subribers that are glad you put out videos, and that's what overrides those naysayers

[@cboud]

I'm not mechanical at all and I watch you do what you do all the time and I see the logic and the difficult times but what you do is still majic in my opinion. I'm amazed at your ability to deduce and diagnose the these problems. I can see expierience is a big part of the trick.Thank you for putting all of your work out there. I don't know many people that would have the balls to video tape themselves doing their job every day. Also thanks for being an honest mechanic. I fear those are becoming harder to find.

[@kpfalconi]

“Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.” - Mike Tyson said it best.

[@donakahorse]

truth, I believe in this and try to stick to it, I try to never post anything I wouldn't say to someone's face, I also never say anything behind someone's back I haven't said to them in person already. This society has forgotten consequences.

[@kpfalconi]

@@donakahorse I agree. In general there is a lack of accountability and consequences.

[@SovereignTroll]

Tyson was a felony. That says it all.

[@kpfalconi]

@@SovereignTroll Says the "sovereign citizen" that does not believe in a countries law?

[@SovereignTroll]

@@kpfalconi There are only 10 laws. You are a good wife of obedience and kneeling.