Recovery Turns Into Destroying My Truck

[@wam7484]

You can tell Rory's a pro because he chose to destroy his truck on the way out -- after the recovery.

[@rossmagwood1381]

@@PadmeAmidalaN you can drive it with bent rods just not for long

[@chuckh.2227]

Thank you for showing everyone what a hydro-locked engine sounds like so we wouldn't have to do it ourselves

[@DARANGULAFILM]

Most viewers would agree that for all the successful recoveries you have undertaken, you have earned licence for that one unguarded moment of levity.

[@hitekredneck109]

Seriously eh? Considering the amount of extreme offloading these guys do on the regular, I agree with you 💯!! We dont do anything near as extreme and it's never a matter of if but always a matter of when. You are right......this one was long earned🤙🤙

[@dynoreed7235]

Well said.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

......then this happens after 2 'completely necessary' front digs...😮

[@Paul_Lane]

The fact you were able to keep a positive attitude when you were probably not too happy is a testament to the kind of guy you are and the guys of your team are. I hope that someone in the motor industry hooks you guys up. A lot of KZbinrs would expect something for free or would have asked for it. You on the other hand said you weren’t expecting anyone to give you anything. That is again a testament to your character. Thanks for sharing your experiences the good and bad ones.

[@moparman1962]

People like Rory...if they are smart or good judges of character or have common sense...because he's Rory.

[@richardthomas1743]

You guys do better trail side repairs than some shops can do on a life in their Garage!

[@lewisgarland4025]

Wonder if those big ass spacers had anything to do with the failure?

[@mrwinston_thepug]

probably faster too 😂

[@jeffclark2725]

Well said@@mrwinston_thepug

[@Krawlergarage]

Agreed.

[@davestevens4263]

Don’t be fooled it’s all photo shop , editing, slide of hand & some magic … ha ha hey there the best & I just said it !

[@tolnmeissner4704]

Thanks for proof that you're just a kid just like me and I'm 59 God bless you Rock

[@aaronplacke]

i know i'm not the only one that flinched when seans hammer flew up near the camera

[@888johnmac]

nope , i leaned back as well

[@johnbradfield8167]

Wonder if Shawn can make a nose splint,glad he didn't have to. Anyway,I moved back from my phone and sneezed.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Well, if the hammer had taken out Mike's front teeth, it would make it easier for him to suck his busted thumb. lol.

[@mwb3984]

Well, this is my favorite one. You keep moving the bar up time and time again. Fantastic scenery. Trail repairs. And drama. A perfect example of why this is a great, real-world channel. You guys are the best

[@moparman1962]

Trail Mater is the cat's meow as far as off-road vehicle rescue, trail riding/driving and towing topic focus goes.

[@charlesr9110]

I'd love to see "Rory's guide to jeep upgrades based on what we've fixed in the field"

[@brianrydzeski6108]

Me too. I want to buy an LJ.

[@bradywilliams2666]

@@prototribal4659 This is my theory. lol

[@scottstone4948]

No one uses just Chevy. Usually a 14 bolt and 60 from an F250

[@scottstone4948]

By no one, i mean it is not common.

[@cherylrichards3868]

Hope you new engine comes soon❤❤❤

[@DoctorHayduke]

That's some real trust between friends, with that grinder so close.

[@rallyman_4]

And stuff gets hot when getting angle ground! My singed fingers know it .. stuff also doesn't cool down as fast as expected!!

[@douglaskinder9385]

You could tell it was bothering rory way more than he was letting on

[@Bobbywolf64]

Yea that is a painful one. Poor timing too with all the events planned. Rory's got this though, it'll be healthy again very quickly.

[@benjurqunov]

But why does it bother Rory to deny special homosexual rights ? He's no mexican !

[@doers8154]

Your comment makes no sense lmfao

[@monette44]

"knock knock knockin' heaven's door..." Sorry Rory.... Thanks for the scenery Mike! Love the new kicks Shaun! 😉

[@davidweidner1675]

Well, Shawn knows how to harvest and replace an engine in less than a day.

[@asplenic16180]

engage safety squints 8:25!! *thumbs-up!!* 😆 Another AWESOME example of the ability of the TM crew!! TY'all aren't just capable of mind-boggling extractions, but also solid trail repairs!!

[@ZombieKillerRex]

Thanks Mike, a million great shots! Mechanical, scenery, and trails, you're like, everything everywhere all at once!

[@shanes_bs2659]

And Shawn too!

[@johnbradfield8167]

All y'all.

[@ZombieKillerRex]

@@johnbradfield8167 yea

[@ZombieKillerRex]

Shawn is priceless

[@jasonmaxfield4205]

Trail Mater will live again, and good call shutting her down when you did😊

[@rodpasichnyk9140]

Mike gets the best shots on KZbin!

[@josemartinezfumado3240]

These shots from the underneath part of the truck while climbing are awesome....there you see how It has to be done, gently and steady....

[@_zzpza]

It's painful when you know you've just made a stupid mistake. I can't imagine how painful it is to make a mistake like that and then share it with 198,000 people. Well done for owning your mistakes. You live and learn. Hope you get it all sorted quickly enough. Might be worth adding some baffles or inner fender wells if you have the time to reduce the chance of it happening again.

[@vk2aafhamradio]

This is why Aussies use snorkels!

[@ab2230]

Will be watching for the folk-gineered solution

[@briansouthworth737]

The under carriage camera shots really shows the mechanical workings . .Good Job Mike

[@randonsheley3469]

I could see the heartbreak on your face Rory. I felt it too man...

[@Starman1016Adventures]

Sitting here working watching you guys enjoy the outdoors 💪🤘🤘

[@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zm]

📢TRAIL MATER💚❣️ 200k here we come!!!

[@harveystephens6115]

Bring it on!!!!!!!

[@josephpuou96]

Oh bummers sorry about your pride and joy 🥲 hopefully someone sponsor you a motor 👍Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽😎🌴

[@jcar1417]

Rory I am glad to see you keep up on vehicle maintenance especially washing it so often.

[@brockryan3405]

It takes commitment to wash the INSIDE of the motor too!

[@rallyman_4]

@@brockryan3405 been there !! Went on an event and found I hadn't replaced all the rubber plugs in the firewall!

[@ericcalahan]

My heart broke a little, especially at the end with the “Thanks…for…watching.” 😢 can’t wait to see what you put back in tho!

[@Hat6000]

I'll bet Rory was one of those kids that loved to splash through the rain puddles with his new rubbers. The Moab car wash is a bonus to that trail, but it might be nice to have a snorkle if you are going to do it regularly with such enthusiasm. Loved those spires, a little sculpting and you could have a colossal statue of a human figure! Another enjoyable Trail mater adventure, but sorry for the poor old motor. I know the TM crew will soon have it better than ever.

[@brianrydzeski6108]

I think the only snorkel needed is for Trail Mater's Passengers. Or maybe a SCUBA setup.

[@Kalimerakis]

Snorkle? All it needs is a fender to close off the engine bay.

[@inqufox1750]

If anyone deserves a new motor and have it gifted to them its Rory seriously super wholesome and the amount of stuff he can teach you and the enjoyment he brings is just S tier stuff i hope you get a good motor for the wrecker and may it be blessed with tens of thousands of recoveries if not millions of recoveries!

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

What you have to remember is that while Splashy Splashy is always fun with a slight risk of some water splashing near the air intake, the combination of an open air filter on top of a carburetor is basically a shop vac sucking in whatever air or liquid is around.

[@thomasfletcher760]

Same thing with fuel injection 🤦 ( yes , I doodered it )

[@dposcuro]

I think the biggest culprit here, well....besides the funcessive speed, is the lack of any splash protection on the inside of the engine bay. Yeah, splash guards get in the way, but....they do prevent shit like this from happening. Especially when running an open element filter.

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Nah... it was time for a new VROOM VROOM....!!!!

[@Mike_Gray68]

Rory, you are awesome. Even though you just destroyed the engine, you are still able to sit there and crack jokes and laugh. If it was me I would be finding a hole to hide in and start crying.

[@UncleJerrys]

someone get this man a big block! If you think about it.. the cooler the motor.. the cooler the videos 😁

[@SweatyWelder68]

UNCLE RORY DONT BE SO DOWN ON YERSLF!!!WINNERS NEVER QUIT AND QUITTERS NEVER WIN!U ARE A WINNER SO GET A NEW BETTER MOTOR AND GET THAT DAMN THING BACK ONNA TRAIL! WHERE IT BELONGS SAVIN POOR SOULS!!!! LOVE YA'LL!!!

[@matthewhatton3637]

It's like watching a little mobile pit crew in action 🤙

[@belindakt]

OHH -NOO.... we all eventually get to pay the band if we're gonna dance. Trust me when I say I am feeling your pain. However, I'll be here, waiting for the next chapter with a better than ever mater! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@williamglaser6577]

Thanks for takin us along on this adventure, spectatular scenery. Bummer about your engine, thanks again for no crappy music.

[@bradley-eblesisor]

Amen to all that, especially the no crappy background music. Who ever says otherwise is dang butt munch! 😮

[@rocklanderoffroad]

While this was unfortunate and I knew what was coming, I had a childish grin watching the entire video and have been here myself!!!

[@Krunkle78]

Just got home from getting all my top teeth ripped out 😞😞 took some pain meds now laying here watching you amazing people's while I feel like someone punched me in the face 20 times.. another great vid! Tell Mike to stop breaking things 😂😂😂😂

[@davebanks7435]

Shawns bunch of little trailmaters........I nearly fell off my chair laughing so hard! Magic clip guys- all the best with the repairs and have TM back up at at it asap :)

[@rallyman_4]

Exactly!! This is why I went through all the comments (to here)..🤣 you beat me to typing that though!😃. Mike, Shawn and Rory and the 3 trucks = new nursery story? .. Scrambler, Old Blue and Trail Mater, but splashing around like kids having fun. Hope they get the trail back on the mend as fast as Mike's thumb. I have broken bones before but took months to heal and in 2 cases it will never be the same again!

[@vernowen2083]

Did that to my vehicle in Washington state one day. The puddle was deeper than I thought. Drove home without an air filter. Killed the battery trying to restart it and we ended up pushing it to the top of the slope and dropping the clutch halfway down the hill to get it started again. Have not repeated that mistake in the last 48 years.

[@bwray5054]

I respect a person who shows, owns, and laughs at their own silly/foolish (you choose) and fun mishaps.

[@deandennis2838]

Dang, that was one absolutely terrible rod knock. That’s the price for having fun. Been there, done that! It’s all worth it. I’m praying that you find a newer better engine than before. The video of you swapping it out will be awesome as are all your videos!! Take care y’all. Dean

[@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zm]

Rory I know you're replacing the 350!!! Might even be on its way!

[@judih.8754]

​@@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zmthat's a Big block!

[@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zm]

@@judih.8754 you're right I stand corrected I meant 454

[@wadenulton9243]

Kinda funny watching you guys count puddles. You count them like I count dry spots! Keep up the good work Rory!

[@ivanolsen8596]

Did you notice the only bridge went over a DRY creek? Hilarious!

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

It's interesting that we get the warning "Don't Do What We Do" while Rory is grinding without Safety Gargles. But... because of the great quality cameras, we can read the "Warning Wear Safety Goggles" stamped into the side of the Ball Joint Press.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Yeah, that was hilarious. Also Rory wasn't wearing any protective gloves but, even worse, Shawn wasn't wearing any gloves with his hands less than two inches from the blade. These guys are bad a$$.

[@carlward]

I honestly couldn't believe the puddle driving. Poor old Trail Mater 😢 But kudos to you for showing us. A lot of guys would have left that footage in the trash file 😅

[@09dave1952]

Rory! I thought you were the adult in the room! I was wrong, you're like the rest of us. I'm 70 and my 18 year old brain gets me in trouble too. I'm afraid I might have been splashing through there too, it looked like a lot of fun.

[@bluetyphoon2100]

Respect for putting your failures on the internet too. I cursed you up and down when you had the warning when you almost flooded it the first time! Made for a great video and lesson. Maybe expensive too.

[@micah6855]

Decisions were made, let’s not quibble over good or bad😂

[@1944chevytruck]

AMAZING TOW TRUCK! ....GOOD JOB EVERYONE!

[@savagenomore]

I have the same exact reaction every time I tear up my truck and it's always when I'm being a kid and loving what I'm doing even though I know there could be catastrophic consequences....

[@renaissancemang1]

Rory: who woulda thought that one needs a snorkel in the desert? Sorry about the big block, and thank you for allowing this arm chair adventurer to share in your exploits. You, Sean, and Mike are having fun out in the desert and making a living doing it. Kudos to you, and here's hoping you get that big block, Trail Mater, on the road soon!

[@johnlindemeier7419]

Mike has the best and most hilarious commentary! You guys are the only KZbinrs that make me truly laugh out loud.

[@jacobmckay3754]

I’m usually a “silent” viewer for the most part and I did not see I in the comments already, so here goes… I’ve never seen the windshield of trailmater so clean! 😂 You guys are are most enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work guys.

[@JaniceParrish-uz5ts]

Your videos are like watching an action adventure movie. You even throw in the comedy parts and the scenery is spectacular. I am sorry about your motor, but you were having so much fun! You guys do an amazing job and it is a pleasure to watch what you do. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Jon-zt4px]

My heart sank when i heard that rod knock. I bet the rebuild video will be awesome. Good luck guys an keep up the good work

[@yurgon]

my heart sank when I saw oil was coming out of the side .... I heard that same noise when my buddy's blazer II threw a connecting rod through the side of the block ... instant junk. He was still able to drive that V6 home though. Wow was it nasty sounding. I have to assume this happened because of the hydro lock occurring from the puddle. I also assume that motor was no spring chicken and likely towards the end of it's life cycle bearings and metals stresses.

[@joshuarobinson7522]

Sorry that happened, you guys rock! And GM if you are reading this show some love!

[@moparman1962]

Damn Rory can drive on trails, rocks, obstacles and mud! Sean killed it in the Jeep too! Leaf springs don't make cheap or incapable machines. 👍

[@Boosted750]

I think it would be cool if you did a longer weekend episode like MORR for just shop shenanigans, rig rebuilding, and new rig builds. Now is a great time to start! I enjoy watching you guys work in the shop and build those cool rigs, then we can watch the weekday episodes to watch them go to work!

[@hitekredneck109]

I second that!!! I'm just waiting for the concrete guys to pour the pad for my new garage and watching these guys makes me more impatient lol!! At the same time,they keep me motivated!

[@trailrunnah8886]

I third that! I enjoy the shop videos, I always tune in Sunday night to watch Matt's.

[@jeffpreskitt741]

4th fo sho!!

[@Westerntraveler]

That's a professional!! Breaks truck and still drives it on to the trailer

[@raymondcollins9637]

Sorry about your motor but you still have the best videos. Good job on the recovery.

[@maxironpaw]

Two words for you, Rory: Silent auction for a bent rod.

[@motivatedpeon]

I'm giving it a like, not because I like the harm done to trailmater, but I'm excited to see what new engine goes in.

[@KingCovfefe]

Ouch! I'm sure that was extra painful since you even had a warning shot with the first engine shutoff. Just goes to show how even the best are still human! Awesome recovery, and looking forward to seeing trail mater better than ever.

[@TheBnbonthebeach]

I would never laugh at you in a mean way I would laugh with you. Keep up the great work.

[@kenmurray4232]

For the amount of work that engine has done, nobody can blame it for giving up. A little water fun is still fun. Looking forward to see what goes back in the old girl. Thanks for sharing

[@aalevie]

I love this video. I like seeing the fails with the wins. I have absolutely water-locked an engine before. It’s a bad day.

[@lonnymossey525]

Rest in peace, my trusted old friend...I could see it in your face. I know that it will be revied, and I'm looking Forward to seeing what you come up with 🙏👍👍👍👍

[@Daniel-S1]

I can tell you what my manager told me (when I confessed to making a foolish mistake) - it just proves you are human like the rest of us + thanks from England.

[@hepdog17]

The out of cab and below frame camera shots are top notch!

[@tome584]

How can you not be happy where you’re at you got water and you got such beautiful country and good vehicles some makings for happiness keep on going

[@mtnbikehead]

Oopsie, you owned it. Stuff happens when having fun. Glad you have it running again

[@galenbywater2936]

Rory, you seem to be genuine in your jovial response to destroying your motor in that hydro lock. Things like that happen to the best of us. You really seem to be a nice fellow, salt of the earth type. Keep on making goid videos and enjoying life.

[@markjacobsen605]

Any time one of my tools dies, I get sad. This made me sad. And I am genuinely sorry for your loss. Brighter days ahead for the "pride and joy" of your life.

[@MultiVogon]

Rory's feeble little final 'thanks for watching' was just the

[@thomasbailey7505]

What a shame, those old engines hardly ever do that. I ran over a hundred miles with barely a quart of oil one time and didnt throw any rods. Damn, I bet Rory was cussing off camera, I know I would be. LOL

[@peterrathbone5202]

Ah, man... At least your office is much better than my literally an office... Not even a direct view out of a window. Keep up the good work & great videos. Love em!

[@beninthetrails]

It happens... a broken part is always a chance to upgrade. Been watching most of the videos for the last year or so. Truck is a beast but the driver mod is why I started watching. Exceptional driving skills.

[@albertorozco5981]

I wouldnt want to be caught there when flash floods hit. Imagine trying to cross all those water ways 😲

[@shanew.8784]

I am always amazed at the number of people in the backcountry in moab that are so unprepared to fix their own vehicle, rory fixes and rescues vehicles but honestly probably saves more than one life every year, go prepared people, impact, ball joint press, spare parts all standard, time for a snorkel 😅

[@jeffclark3932]

Good afternoon mater crew!

[@andyc280081973]

Kudos to you for not using a click bait title!

[@roberthood9525]

They make a waterproof foam cover for air filters like yours. I used one on my lifted truck because I was always in creeks and real watery mud holes. It definitely saved my engine.

[@revvyhevvy]

Snorkel, etc

[@deandennis2838]

I just watched this again a year later. I was just as good this time as the first. Keep up the great videos. You always make me laugh. 😃

[@Steve-od6hi]

Beautiful scenery. Great repair on site, loved it ALL!

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Rory,!! I blame Mike and Shawn for letting the little boy play our beloved Mater dead. This is first for me to see Mater dead. Rory you became a little boy again and that is life. Enjoy and have a good one. Cheers Cape town 🇿🇦👌💥😳🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@traviswilliams3311]

🤘 did the same to the stock 5.3 in my K5. Half tuned up on the trails and Limp Bizkit came on, one puddle and I broke stuff lol. Now the K5 is sporting a 6.0 with a small cam. Little bit of fun can cost alot.

[@brandonmaloney7131]

Just a Dine Welder From St George Steel watching everyday. You, Matt And Paul are the best. Keep it up.

[@andrewparker5438]

God's speed in getting mater back in order. Dang water being what it is is very uncompressible! Praying for a worthy Power Plant with all the grunt and torque you would ever need. Humility makes as human and this is endearing to all of us who have endured trail shenanigans.

[@Retiredgunfighter]

IDK this is my favorite episode to date! I'm retired so Ive watched them all. Keep up the awesome work out there stay safe and enjoy life and keep sharing it with us all out here!

[@BobbieJeanM]

Monsoon season is sooo much fun…till it’s not. 🤦🏼‍♀️😝😢 Loved watching this one and hope you can find the engine you want quickly! Maybe Paul has something that would work in his stash of junked vehicles? 🤷🏼‍♀️💕

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

I don't know much about engines, but I believe that's a nod rocking for sure.

[@heatonjd]

Ah yes, if it isn't the consequences of our own actions! Haha, at least it was in good fun after a job and didn't put you guys in too much of a pickle. Great video as always, fellas. I hope finding an engine for it isn't too difficult.

[@MargaretHess-mq3oe]

Another great recovery ! You guys don’t need fake props, nature provides the very best. Trail Mater takes a beating and keeps on ticking.

[@leestrickland]

Awesome repair on the Gladiator. Sucks about the water ingestion but at least yanking the big block is pretty easy overall 👍

[@south921]

The reason I watch your channel is the can do attitude you three have, and the fun you have doing it. Don't change! Rory this will soon be a distant memory, thanks for sharing the good and the bad moments with us.

[@ericmiller8432]

"This is why you don't splash through puddles people." and then... Sorry about the bad luck but it makes for a great video. I really needed the laugh today. Thanks!

[@johnme7049]

You deserve to have your fun where and when you can get it. You all work hard and risk so much to help others when they are in trouble so yeah, play when you can. Personally, I love how you just own up that this is what happened and now you have to fix it. That IS after all, the day to day story of your lives. You are still the best out there and will only get better. We love you guys. Give Lilli a hug and best of luck with the upgrade.

[@Christian76S]

Properly hydro-locked, well done Rory 🤣

[@Lewythefly]

"What you doin over there? Smokin by the gas can?" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@frankietuned]

I would've liked to have seen what was at the top of the climb. What a treat that would be to wheel with the crew after getting rescued.

[@MrPhatkatz]

I am being thankful that you fixed all of this squeaks on that truck.... 👍👍👍