Terrible Intake Nightmare! 2005 Ford Expedition 5.4 3 valve

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Pt 1: Short Circuit! Fuse box FIRE! 2005 Ford Expedition 5.4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvQaGRmea90ndE

[@Dom-HSK]

Oh, was just watching some of your stuff, neat.

[@chuckgulledge2304]

You had some comment scammers on one of your videos last week.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

@@chuckgulledge2304 the telegram people? We’re on to them. Plz report to TY of you see them. They keep making new accts and I keep banning them.

[@chuckgulledge2304]

Yes that's who it was. I almost fell for it. Just making you aware of it in the event that you didn't know. Enjoy your videos

[@mitchelloates9406]

Since we're talking about Ford 5.4 L engines - got a '98 F-150 Lariat with the 5.4 L - beastie was out of commission for over 2 years, until we found someone that was able to fix the oddball electrical issues it was having - since it's been restored to running condition, it's now having some fuel system issues - as in, you have to cycle the ignition on and off 2 or 3 times before cranking it, apparently to prime the fuel system so it will start. Once running, it has what feels like a bad stumble if you rev it up while parked between 1000 to 1500 RPM. Not throwing any codes. I've got a fuel pressure gauge, vacuum pump, a new fuel filter, and the almighty Haynes manual to start troubleshooting it - just wondering if you've ran into this issue before, and other than a clogged fuel filter, what the most likely issue might be? AFAIK, still the original fuel tank and pump, pressure regulator, etc.

[@cw3339]

Ray don't ever change. You are one class act!

[@earlblackman7001]

I like the dramatic sound on the spray can .

[@tobykenobe]

It's was brake clean and he stole the sound effect from Eric O at South Main Auto Channel

[@chuckgulledge2304]

That was a slick design by Ford for that alternator mount. I'm impressed

[@LA_Commander]

The alternators and water pumps are actually very easy to change on these modular V8s from Ford.

[@edwardmyers1746]

@@LA_Commander I second this. Alternators and Water Pumps are such a breeze on the Modular's. Love them. Able to do an alternator in like 5 minutes no lie.

[@TheFrenchPug]

What about the slick install for that Dorman part 😫

[@LA_Commander]

@@TheFrenchPug LOL!!

[@Ooof7235]

Chuck, pointing out the rainbow from the Ford rain.

[@hotpuppy1]

The more of these videos I watch, the more I don't want anything built after 1980. Hate these $1000 bills by the time you pay for the $10 parts which only come as $500 assemblies, pay labor to take half the car apart to get to it and all the electronic crap that goes bad. I DO like the o-ring type gaskets that seal better. No more leaking cork nightmares. Kudos to the techs that keep up with all of it. My training is 40 years old and I didn't keep up with the technology as I didn't need to for the car assembly line and buying the equipment wasn't worth it for the little it would get used on my own junk.

[@johnholzhey8149]

Same as me. I just shy away from the new stuff now. Everything is going to proprietary computerization and if you don't have the training you're screwed. Then if you want it, it costs an arm and a leg, besides the specialized tools.

[@gaiustacitus4242]

I'm with you. I hate designs like starters which have internal solenoids. When the $20 solenoid fails the repair involves purchasing a $430 starter, and then you discover the laborious disassembly and installation procedure requires specialty air-frame and propulsion (A&P) tools that only the dealership has (unless you're an A&P mechanic).

[@patrickfritchley9210]

Don’t buy a bmw ever. I don’t care if they want $2000 for it

[@johnholzhey8149]

@@patrickfritchley9210 Audi and VW are the same.

[@ocdetails]

I can't imagine how much time it takes to edit these videos. I also feel like I should be getting some sort of college credit for watching them based on how much you are teaching. So educational and entertaining at the same time! I hope you are making six figures a year at least in KZbin revenues. Also, I don't know when you started adding music to the videos, but that is a great add. Really great work all the way around, man!

[@rayshutsa6690]

Ray don't ever change your personality it is perfect the way it is.

[@jeremyr6576]

I love the tape and blue shop towel bandage. I thought i was the only one that did that. lol. Just stop the bleeding and soldier on.

[@rmr5740]

A Dorman electrical part 10 hours in, now that's gutsy.

[@brnmcc01]

Not just Dorman, but rebranded and the 3 words of quality on it too! (Made in China) 😂😂🤣There's no way I'd trust a part made of Chineseium that far buried beneath all those layers of the onion... but these days any part is better than none. Chineseium or Unobtainium, what a choice. I can see why Eric O's been going to Wilburt's...

[@2flocks]

@@brnmcc01 everything is made in china cmon lol

[@mailmanjoe]

@@brnmcc01 Fish head made

[@brnmcc01]

@@2flocks Ain't that the truth. But starting to see things like black iron pipe fittings Made in Vietnam, and Thailand now. Maybe China getting too expensive for bean counters here. Some t-shirts in Wal-Mart say made in Bangladesh. Cheapest sweat shop they can find!

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@brnmcc01 If the part was labeled "Made in Taiwan" I would trust it, but when it comes from mainland China it's almost always junk.

[@vogel2280]

"Can't find the hole...just poking around until I find a hole" Did this video just became a xxx-rated video?

[@gregdavis2344]

Ray, I love your first aid kit. I have the exact kit. With duc tape, black electrical, toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towel and blue shop towels. Nothing but the best.

[@billsherman6129]

I wonder if we should send Ray some medical-grade black electrical tape?

[@lynnehuff9659]

I noticed that blue shop towel, but wondered.

[@josephprimavera2545]

And crazy glue 🥼

[@TheFrenchPug]

My mom has a 2003 Expedition and Omg I pray I don't have to replace that Dorman part someday!!! Hats off to you Mr. Ray 🎩

[@johncompere6060]

Thank you for posting these videos. I enjoy watching your repair work. As a 57 year old pastor, who many years ago (I was a teenager) was learning auto mechanics in a local repair shop, I find it refreshing to watch and learn. Thanks again.

[@richardrenfroe676]

Sooo nice to have the right tool for the job and not have to fight a bolt to go in a tight place

[@junkforlessutube]

One tip when working with locking clips is to tie on fishing line. If you drop the clip, you just pull it out of the valley. Once installed you just snip the line.

[@dennyj8650]

Amazed at your ability to insert bolts into blind spots far away using interesting array of tools/adapters. Then all those connectors. You deserve a raise.

[@tstuart7333]

Just CANT beat Rays running commentary.

[@nicholailuke6165]

I just started out as a technician and I'm able to learn so much from you, Scotty and others

[@lylehuber1466]

My only minor critic would have been to plug in that new module and reconnect the battery, as you did when you singled out that component and blew that last fuse. That would have verified that you received a "good" component before all of that reassembly business. Maybe you did that off camera. Overall, I love the content, your thoroughness, your thoughtfulness, and your ongoing narratives. Keep up the good work!

[@wolfpreist]

Ray, that Pause when you dropped the air box bolt was priceless.

[@tomdixon1213]

The Rainman gets warned of impending rain. A great addition to one of your best videos Ray. I love it when you hunt down shorts. I loved that you finally used some magnets on one of your jobs. Thanks.

[@philipershler420]

I can just imagine the design engineers sitting around a table all with evil grins on their faces. Just thinking about the poor bastard that has to work on this engine. They couldn’t care any less, it ain’t gonna be their problem.

[@johnr423]

biggest piece of shit they ever designed

[@glennt3207]

As the person that is without my car..I really wish I had the same service in my area...Took my car home after leaving it for service and stuff was wrong. They routed the belt incorrectly... I fixed it at my home...garage treated me like I was lying to them. Go Ray!

[@lukeyarasheski5510]

You need to keep licenses to make sure you're getting tools you loan out back. I had a drastically reduced lost tool rate when I implemented that rule

[@themeez1000]

Heyyy, I have that snap-on super shallow socket set. Thing is a life saver.

[@firedchiefpaul]

I’ve been watching you for quite a while and tonight I just realized how calming it is to watch your hands at work.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That was one heck of a job. It was going so smooth until you dropped the bolt and I was so rooting for you to find it. That is not an easy engine to work on. All the credit to you.

[@michiganporter]

Now it realistic! Ray has bandaids on so its kinda like real life! Nice work young grasshoppa

[@ryans413]

Man your close too 400,000K subscribers you are going to hit 1,000,000M i guarantee it

[@jimmorton2585]

I come from a mechanic family back in the day I remember cleaning all the parts was my job now y'all got all these fancy tools

[@davidm.965]

Thank you Ray, for the content and honesty. It's an inspiration to see someone attack these types of challenges head on, keeping their cool and collectiveness.

[@jonathanpierpont389]

Love the videos and love the skill and care you put into repairing vehicles.

[@wonjat5]

Good diagnosis Ray, you traced it down really well.

[@Linkster-uu1ej]

Excellent Job as always Ray. I'm mostly shade tree but learn so much from your channel, THANKS!

[@tommarbach6483]

Ray, I’m glad you didn’t change professions after leaving the oil fill hose in the Volvo. These videos are both enlightening and entertaining. Please keep them coming. I (old guy, DIYer) would need a “reconnect checklist” for this job. 😂

[@mike.47]

I have no real connection with the auto industry (aside from 10yrs of Ford parts delivery) but I really enjoy your channel. Greetings from the U.K.

[@davidblair430]

Amazing work Ray.

[@jimplatts6172]

Hi Ray. Just taken our car for its annual m.o.t test and was watching a guy working on a VW it went out with the same amount of sh*t it came in with. Its as if he could he would have transferred the crap off the old part on to the new. The mechanic looked like he'd done 10 hours down a coal mine. Good job Ray keep on it.

[@robbobsjobs8456]

Man to work on the job, know how to do the job, film it with editing, not an easy task. You're doing awesome man.

[@robbobsjobs8456]

And make it entertaining.

[@asdf072xxp]

I can't believe you didn't run the multimeter on that new part! I'd want to make double sure before putting that thing back together.

[@5e60]

Right. I came here to comment the same thing... assembling everything and then test was a huge gamble.

[@gr7485]

How do you know it wasn’t? Not everything is recorded and not everything that is recorded makes it to the final cut.

[@DrynGaming]

I said now, why aren't you listening? Your videos always make my day better. Keep up the good work

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Love watching these repairs. One thing I would like to know for these is, Book time vs. actual time.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I am imagining the book time for diagnosing strange electrical faults is just the stock photo of the old guy in the red sweater, shrugging.

[@noimagination99]

Me too, at least I always wonder what the time (hrs) and total repair cost was.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

@@MonkeyJedi99 Book v. actual would apply to replacing the manifold flippy motor. They would have to bill actual time for the diagnostic. Whatever it was it had to be a pricey job.

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@AJGreen-cn8kk Electrical faults are beyond the ability of most mechanics to diagnose. It is common to pay for several hours of diagnostics and have a vehicle returned to you that is malfunctioning the same as when you dropped it off. Ray is very thorough and actually solves the problem, so it is worth taking electrical faults to his shop and asking that only he work on it.

[@georgesalyer9074]

I feel ya on the vacuum hose at the back of intake got paid .3 on the recall for that hose

[@fenceman53]

Gotta love those high dollar first aid 🩹 kits shops have. “We bought you more electrical tape and blue shop paper towels”

[@61rampy65]

Wait..what? You mean there are other kinds of bandages???

[@frosthoe]

I was working on my 1982 Chevy Caprice the other day. but it was just too darn far to reach all the spark plugs. So i unbolted the fan shroud and stood inside the engine compartment, ROOMY !!! So much more enjoyable then trying to change the plugs in a Mini cooper, Rofl. Ray I feel bad for you youngsters, you never got to experience closet sized engine compartments with climb around clearance, footpaths and hydration/rest areas .. Ok,,, I made the footpath part up >>>

[@twa2471]

You got more patience than I've got Ray! that's why I stopped doing mechanical work on vehicles in the late 80s and switch to working on only boats and1 classic cars. I hate all that computer crap and sensors, it's really not all that necessary. Hell my 83 C10 Chevy gets comparable mileage and equal performance without it, compared to a late model vehicle , so why bother having it? Plus you can still see the engine, be able to get to things easy and still have room to sit inside the engine compartment on the inner wheel well, what's not to love about that?

[@marksmallman4572]

Its all to reduce pollution, nothing else.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

It’s call EPA and federal regulations the green weenies passed on the auto manufacturers

[@rubinthomas8586]

My daughter and I are both mechanics and fans of your channel. You, Ford Boss Me, and South Main 👍

[@bertblue9683]

Don't forget pine hollow diagnostics

[@TXCherokee]

Always amazing how you achieve perfection in your job, really enjoy watching. Thank You Ray

[@TXCherokee]

Did you receive the 3M rubber eraser wheel with drill shank? Perfect for removing double stick tape

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@TXCherokee The best thing for removing double-sided tape is 1-1-1 Trichlorethylene. However, this chemical is no longer used in industry due to it causing liver damage and destroying a small part of the brain that stabilizes muscle movement, thereby resulting in very noticeable tremors.

[@TXCherokee]

@@gaiustacitus4242 yes and how will trichloroethylene affect the clear coat paint on car? Also that is not readily available at local hardware store. Side note when I was 19 worked for DuPont and added chemicals to 1,000 gallon tank of trichloroethylene. Made me dizzy from fumes. Also trichloroethylene is what Liquid Paper thinner is

[@Aepek]

4:27 I like using the most powerful Ego cordless blower they make for this process right here (yes, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Makita, etc make blowers too); as really throws out those CFMs, like all cordless battery blowers. Pretty cool to be able to press a button and have 150-200 MPH of windage blowing around w/in 2-3 secs. Also, always fun when on break or downtime and breaking out the office wheeled chairs and having blower races to see who’s fastest; or spinning in circles to see who can stay on seat longest w/o falling off, or throwing up😂😂 Oh, the things can do w/ a blower when “kinda board”; or just curious and like “playing”😁

[@rodneywise6413]

Ray, you’ve really picked up your videography work! Having little section of music while working was cool!

[@scottlamberson1046]

You are an unchallenged diagnosticeer.. that's kinda like a auto pirate!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@eddyhathaway1713]

By far, the best set of videos made!!!!

[@kaafromoz]

Thanks ray enjoyed seeing you ending this repair. I was waiting too see if marine rescue was required with that big storm dumping on you. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗⚓⚓

[@edchenal821]

Good Job Ray. These vehicles are a bear to work on. Your patience and camera work are appreciated.

[@walterwhite2270]

@Rainman Ray's Repairs- Dude we need to talk...i woke up at 3 AM Arizona time (plus i could not sleep) looking for my daily fix of Rainman and you were not there...I then did cat naps for the next 3 hours and yet you were still not there....we need to talk about your punctuality and making sure you are consistent in you posts..... 🤣 For all you serious people out there..I am just pulling Ray's leg.....His right one.... Seriously I love your channel and watch it daily...I cannot do repair work lately due to health issues so I am living vicariously thru you.....Keep up the good work sir.....

[@kevincurry4735]

Ray have yourself a great day 😀

[@darylmorgan9887]

Great video Ray. Keep up the excellent content. Cheers from Adelaide. South Australia

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I do have to say best alternator design I have seen working on vehicles that is for sure

[@garyh7949]

Thanks for showing the rain. I forgot what it looks like. Haven't seen any here at my place in Texas since June 27th.

[@noeygarza64]

Thanks!

[@bjkjoseph]

No way in hell would my mechanic fix that, he would tell me to go buy Another car, great job great video

[@stanSnider]

Good morning Ray

[@ROHDESONTHEROAD]

Ray, you truly are a ray of sunshine. Thou art AWESOME

[@ericcardinal4788]

At least you guys were nice/kind enough to let you know that a storm was a brewing. Another job well done,minus the attempted vehicular arson(sorry had to rib ya a little). Keep up the great work

[@michaelbolton2741]

Hmm...I'd have recommended lift struts for that hood, if they were having to be clamped. A grandson used a Vise-Grip plier on his Explorer, then a stout tree branch after he lost the plier, until I finally said, "Enough" and bought the struts for him. Got tired of worrying if the damnfool hood would crash down on my head. Taped a shop towel on a Phlangey...been there. And worse: Back in my bodyshop days a dual-action (DA) sander careened under power straight into my left elbow while I was mechanically stripping a toolbox on a telephone-company truck. I washed the wound and wrapped it in the cleanest (amazingly) shop towel I could find and masking tape, and went back to work. Kept the wound clean and regularly dressed, and I have that scar to this day as a reminder. Excellent job. 😉👍🏼

[@JeffTiberend]

If I lived in Florida, Ray is the one I would go to.

[@SWATT101]

As I watch there's a storm brewing here...rainy day watching Rainman lol

[@competenttech3751]

Pro tip the knocks and the imrc actuator gi above the imrc adjustment control lever

[@okatexoffroad1813]

Rainman you one smooth dude. And a accurate SOB with that magnet

[@tominskeep6435]

Moved from g’ville 20 years ago to the STUPID left coast (never changed my values tho) kinda miss those summer rains. 88 to 95 and the streets steam! Great follow up vid Ray. Love ur content

[@richardmurray9204]

Yep, sometimes you just have to keep poking around until you find the hole.😅

[@mred8002]

I would have to make detailed notes and videos during disassembly, and label every wire, hose, and socket and screw. And then I’d still screw it up. Kudos, Ray!

[@lynnehuff9659]

I'm not a mechanic. The knowledge that it takes for these complicated jobs boggles my mind. When he is tearing these cars apart, I'm with you. How does he keep track of all of those parts and little fasteners? Ray, are you a mechanical genius?

[@mred8002]

@@lynnehuff9659 My former BIL certainly was. We bought an antique JD B model, with the engine in bushel baskets. Not only did he know which part went where, but honed the cylinders by hand and eye. Never burned a drop of oil, and is still running fifty years later. He could look at any obscure part and tell you what it was from, how it was used, and what could be changed to make it better. I envy that intuition, as I am a ‘plodder’ and cant make those jumps. Worked great as we used old, old farming tools that he restored, as couldn’t afford new.

[@lynnehuff9659]

@@mred8002 Wow!! Is all I can say about that kind of talent. Those JDs must have been made to last, too.

[@mred8002]

@@lynnehuff9659 Great story: we found it about thirty miles north of our farm, and had no low-boy or trailer. BIL somehow used a come along to get it in the back of his half-ton ancient Chevy pickup with the nose wheel on top of the cab. The thing weighs a couple tons of steel and iron: we didn’t get far dragging ass on the truck, front tires only occasionally touching the ground. Had to find a trailer after all.

[@lynnehuff9659]

@@mred8002 You've got me laughing.

[@REDBIRD-95]

Excellent taste in background music👍 Nothing says kickass more than a rockin' electric guitar🤘🤘🤘🤘, it just makes the work go way easier! Have a great Sunday, Ray!

[@robertqman5751]

Do you know who that music was? Was going to ask Ray but maybe you know??

[@gaiustacitus4242]

Thank Ray's coworkers. He tries to avoid including copyrighted music in his videos.

[@standhd]

Primus….Les rocks a mean bass.

[@robertqman5751]

@@standhd Thanks .. :)

[@standhd]

@@robertqman5751 I recently checking out their music. I first heard them back in 94: one song called My Name Is Mud. The lead singer, Les Claypool, is a bassist and he and the rest of his crew are extremely talented. They still perform to this day.

[@henrybucki7813]

one of your better videos . your humor was better than ever .

[@trekOCLVone]

Look - Rainman Ray made it rain. Tedious job Ray.

[@edwintyler4110]

You are one of the best repair guys on You Tube. Always watch your videos....u the man

[@garynewell6947]

Epic Ray love your work and don't forget to have your self a great day

[@charliefox7206]

also the hand dexterity is incredible.

[@williamyoung5353]

Hey buddy I got one of them carbon fiber scraper from Oriellys and that works awsome also got a new ac delco battery operated ratchet with six inch extension on it work awsome

[@problemchild1976]

Amazing diagnostics mate - well done you are a legend

[@davidthomits544]

Ray is a great technician top notch work

[@RMJTOOLS]

One tip on the intake manifold debris cleaning, Snap on makes a nice air powered vacuum that if you hold it close to the area will suck up all the dirt and stuff. I liked them when I was doing sheet metal repairs on airplanes for cleaning the swarf from drilling aluminum.

[@lynnehuff9659]

Love that term "swarf". My parents my have run into that when they were working on airplanes at Lockheed.

[@thebikejournal0303]

That Camero is one sweet looking ride.

[@drover338]

I loved those 3m brushes.

[@jefflilyea4669]

I had a 84 cj7 that had a bad ground and fried the computer. Ran a power wire to the module, replaced the fuel injection with a carb(off a falcon) and it ran great.( Even in the dead of winter in Syracuse)

[@TXCherokee]

Love the hard rock back ground music Ray

[@cameo25000]

Love your channel. I’ve been watching you and South Main in order to steal a move or find a tool to make things easier or faster. Thanks to you, I now have my own pair of angry pliers (love them). Just wondering which Snap On electric ratchets you use? I think I am going to go broke watching the both of you, but, things are going quicker and easier. Thanks for any help.

[@skodovkar]

Thanks to Ray I have bought long wrenches (aviation wrenches) and it was a great investment.

[@douglasmoore8033]

@@skodovkar the long and the curved are on my list👍

[@frankbiz]

Thanks to Ray I now use much more brake cleaner that I used to. Lol

[@johnnysamples]

Your magnetic extender needs a trigger on the grip to de-magnetize the end for an easier release.

[@chad..8189]

I have a few 5.4 sitting in my driveway, drive them everyday, two 3v and one 4v, great engines!

[@standhd]

How do you drive them without vehicles?

[@johnt.848]

That looked like a typical summer storm where I'm from in Australia, we seem to have similar weather to Florida.

[@kevinhitchcock7062]

I miss the Southwest Florida rain storms.

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

Ole Geezer Gearhead here again !! WHAT a hell of a place to put an item subjected to dampness(water), engine heat, and who know what else. And I used to always blame GM for doing that same kind of stuff !! OK, I chnaged my opinion, to Forge also!! I still gotta hand it to you for figuring that out.

[@standhd]

Is Forge a new car company?

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

@@standhd ha,ha,ha. I meant Ford !!

[@standhd]

@@bruceraykiewicz6274 OHHHHHHHHHHH OOOOOOOOOKAAAAAAAAAY.

[@tomfontaine2183]

The bandage brings many, many memories.

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

Electrical tape and paper towels is the only accessible cut repair. I always love the deep ones that don’t start bleeding right away but you know it’s gonna bleed bad.

[@paulmuff9883]

A big job and you make it look so easy, your the man 👍👍👍

[@LEOelLEON27]

Ford 5.4? You are a hero

[@madman671000]

Ray, I just got two new cases of the "cleaner" freakn ran out. I hate being out of cleaner.

[@daverson1508]

Wow! Great find and video. Wish you were on the West coast. Oregon.

[@jameskennedy673]

👏👏👏👏for another great F O R D rescue. Also raining at Rainman Rays now that classic

[@plowkingf15]

I like the duct tape designer band aid. You ought to market and sell them.

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!