I Caught This Auto Repair Shop Scamming My Customer (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

[@scottykilmer]

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[@d.w.l1220]

Your the man scotty

[@masternobody1896]

Scotty just changed the game

[@tavspop]

@Claus Bohm not a head gasket.

[@JK-rv9tp]

Important tip for preventing sealant in tubes from going bad over extended periods even when capped tight: Put the cap on but don't start threading it - keep it loose just holding it over the tip. Squeeze out sealant so it flows out from under the cap as you hold it. Push the cap on and start threading it to tighten. This purges the sealant that was exposed to air at the nozzle tip and prevents the cure process from getting started internally (catalyzed by humidity with most sealants) and makes the re-closed tube last almost as long as an unopened one.

[@InGratitudeIam]

Why are you telling us to check out your new channel? THERE IS NO CONTENT!!!

[@hujajiblamble3337]

I'm a 40 yr old woman who works in corporate financing. I've learned how to do all my repairs on my beater Jeep by watching Scotty K KZbin videos. I use all the tips and techniques and applied it to my car. It's pretty much all the same once you can wrap your head around it. I've have my Jeep for 7 yrs and it's a 92 I've never taken my car to a mechanic. I love the internet 💜

[@scv909]

Awesome, knowledge is power!

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

You must've missed every part in Scotty's video where he says Chrysler product are pile of junk

[@vindieu]

power to you.

[@lordsnivyofnottingham2948]

​@@donniebunkerboi9975 Not early '90s Jeeps. '90s Jeeps were just as bulletproof as previous decades, and still had a lot of AMC DNA.

[@georgerodriguez8209]

@@donniebunkerboi9975 92 tho.

[@Graimthu1]

Scotty, I was planning to take my car to mechanic to replace valve cover gasket, BUT, after watching your video, I did it myself. THANKS!

[@murrayent1able]

There you go save your self some money and you also got the chance to check the pcv valve too👍🏿👍🏿🕺🏿💃🏿awesome 😀

[@boodro2122]

Good! Always work on your own vehicles whenever possible. Then you'll know what was done and to what standards. You'll do a better job than the majority of people trying to rush your car in and back out.

[@divulgewithchip1099]

@@boodro2122 true

[@user-lc7zt8sk6i]

Mechanic wants over $500 to replace mu valve cover gasket on an 04 R32

[@chadedwards7689]

Less of a “scam “ and more of an “incompetent mechanic “. Just sayin.

[@Johnkoth]

Young mechanics is what Marvis hires. Some are very good. I'm had 40 year old mechanics mess up too. Nobody is perfect and some of being a mechanic is based on opinion of what may need replaced. But yes older mechanics are usually better and can save you money by replacing what needed to be.

[@halnywiatr]

Honest incompetence.

[@Edward-pu1wt]

If it was incompetence or it was deliberate, does it matter? You end up with the same result: you paid it didn't get fixed.

[@samteller7998]

Chad Edwards you must be new here

[@xpman85]

Who knows? Could be lack of care, knowledge or simply just pressure to get the job done quick... either way they should had road tested to see if it was still leaking

[@xNaiiko]

“These gloves are real handy” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that unintentional pun was great

[@nodaddyit_hurts6960]

A pun for the stupid people

[@Templar-jj3ig]

@@nodaddyit_hurts6960 or people who aren't miserable and see life with a little light. His humor is why people like him. You're perspective seems it needs a little light.

[@2009mechanic]

Hey scottie , my car was leaking oil but it stopped now so it must be okay now ( no oil left). LOL I love your channel BTW

[@AndyZULUL]

😐😐😐

[@AndyZULUL]

@@Templar-jj3ig or it just ain't funny. not that deep

[@KyprosEc]

Honest, competent mechanics are hard to find. Anybody who is lucky enough to have Scotty service their car should thank their lucky stars.

[@JumexPalmas]

Houston jales

[@omega84]

Is he in Houston??

[@MerkinMuffly]

Why the hell would anyone who has Scotty as a mechanic go to another auto repair shop?

[@8307c4]

He's probably super busy all the time.

[@jackfenn7524]

He probably has a backlog a mile long!

[@BudEnzo]

@@8307c4 Ill wait for Scotty

[@shadwell749]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ortiztaxi1055]

Sometimes you just want a second opinion even you yourself are a mechanic as Myself. Whenever I go to a shop anywhere within the 5 boroughs or tri-state I ask questions and you be surprised of who knows what. Alot of mechanics only major in one job on a car: for example I just fixed my cat the other day and my muffler guy said there is another issue with my vehicle that I know has nothing to do with what he was saying: I already diagnosed it prior.

[@JasonTylerRicci]

I've dealt with MANY "mechanics" over the years. Nothing but unsatisfactory experiences. I then took to KZbin. A little common sense, positive attitude and helpful videos like the ones Scotty provides, and I've been doing ALL my own mechanical work

[@ticktock2383]

I hope the lady went back to the shop to show this video and ask for a total refund . . .

[@mortenmorfar]

She should have gone back to the shop and talked to them, before using another mechanic.

[@michaelhiltz7846]

Yeah she should have gone back for her money or to get the job done right at least. Although I am not sure this is someone getting scammed. But more of a victim of carelessness

[@billy123174]

She had lost faith in the first garage

[@OomGielie]

Scotty also made a critical error, see 5:20 gets sealant all over the inside of the cover, if that goes into oil ports/passages and pickup the motor is toast...

[@Asto508]

@@OomGielie He let the glue harden for an hour...in case you missed that part.

[@frankthewrench340]

Scottys wife, noticing him climbing into his trunk: "Honey, what are you doing??" Scotty: "B - Bonus questions and answers......"

[@twincitydezray]

Bet you thought you'd get way more likes, which was your goal

[@Wild-Storm]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CraigNAnderson]

Scotty has 3 of every tool imaginable!! Except a torque wrench, never uses one.

[@matchoo4050]

I love how everything that has to come off the engine is "stupid" 🤣

[@MrKillerpumpkin]

I saw him remove a lot of things that he didn't call stupid. I agree with the things he thinks are stupid; the beauty covers that serve no mechanical purpose.

[@1jackvalley580]

Yep, Gotta love Scotty 😁

[@cujoedaman]

@@MrKillerpumpkin I've always said they were designed for a sleek look to sell to people that would never open the hood their entire life. Makes sense, right? :D

[@robertstoneking7916]

Those covers keep people who have no business under there out. Back in the Navy I helped a guy who got his spark plugs wires swapped around.

[@bobbofly]

beauty covers, in addition to be pointless, shroud in heat needlessly. They're stupid.

[@Darealmalik23]

He really hates those engine covers😂

[@Mach141]

so do I. I remove all of mine and store them

[@IvanNava]

Good weight reduction too lol

[@robertbeirne9813]

Malik Fickling and the “stupid coil packs, stupid hoses, and those stupid bolts”

[@231mac]

Same here. There nothing but a quilt for your engine to hold the heat in.

[@ArgosySpecOps]

As do I

[@fdert]

That old school intro! I thought I went back in time

[@marwts]

B K frl 😂😂

[@edwardk6764]

Doesn't it look like he hits the curb with the mustang back tire?

[@GridIndustries]

I checked the dates on the videos twice. Lok

[@discerningmind]

I like this Mustang intro a lot better than the explosion and all the drama sounds. The people here like my favorite intro with the black 'vette and bitchin' rock music.

[@heribertogomez5191]

I want to see the car brake in :(

[@AndresMelenaJr]

Scotty is the one dad that teaches you about mechanics rather than having you just stand there with a flash light and get yelled at. Please don't stop making videos!!!

[@MrAnonymous264]

Just as bad as the last mechanic. Globs RTV everywhere that can break off and fall in and clog oil passages at pick up and a dirty rag causing oil contamination. Stop working on cars

[@zane4964]

Facts

[@LawnPotato]

yeah I noticed that and was waiting for him to clean them off

[@nicktunesnemesisperformanceINC]

Just A Tune what happen to you are you not tuning anymore??? Paid for your services and Can’t get a response from you on msg on any help...🤷‍♂️

[@ethixhiggins5059]

@@nicktunesnemesisperformanceINC lots people been doing that lately it seems hope u get ur moneys worth.

[@nicktunesnemesisperformanceINC]

Ethix Higgins Dont know why... It’s there reputation I mean when you pay for services and then they just ignore you like wtf

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

Scammer mechanic: We need to replace the engine Scotty: Hold my OBD2 reader

[@TheMajinSlayer]

" $5000 obd2 reader"

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

SSJMajinSlayer right, not a $30 ob2 reader from Harbor Freight 😂

[@Len1977gt]

lol

[@luisgonzalez8423]

No scammer mechanics sell easy jobs with high profit margin. Not a engine overhaul which actually requires skill and takes days in most cases

[@babajan1686]

It's called $5000 fancy scan tool.

[@SKX996]

I love Scotty's complete and utter disdain for engine 'beauty covers'

[@loc4725]

*"These gloves are real handy"* That's what I was thinking.

[@davidscott5903]

That's what I was going to say!

[@bjarkenielsen8515]

Hand gloves usually are ;-)

[@alejandrobarahona2723]

LMAO

[@brookeking8559]

LoC, exactly.

[@ArcoZakus]

LoC, Mai Mariarti, Won't fit on feet. (Unless monkey)

[@dltablet794]

It’s not a scam, just inexperienced new mechanics not being taught the small things they should learn and practice with every job

[@DeeDee-lz8zx]

It's still ripping you off

[@pokey4200]

You know I bet that wire you called out around 6:30 is how he botched the gasket the first time... Great job Scott, lots of respect for an honest mechanic like yourself.

[@johnsullivan5101]

Well done Scotty - one of your best. Simple, direct and informative.

[@ALMUDDY]

My man Scotty said “Now we got the ratchet out... FINISH HIM OFF 🔫”

[@juulmike2834]

Light2Earth on jah

[@brighter22]

Not a scam just shoddy work.

[@billdougan4022]

If she would have taken it back, they would have scammed her out of an engine swap, due to low oil level, due to the leaking gasket, due to shoddy work. 💸

[@teamawesome2171]

Interesting...

[@bigg4454]

@ Ya gotta remember those guys workin' at them types of places (fast lube, etc.) get rushed a lot by their employers to do stuff "pronto" also. That may have been the case here, I dunno. Just sayin'.

[@adcolt54]

@michael lee It was probably a PeP Boys shop and they could have topped off the oil but may have leaked out before Scotty got to it.

[@leonslaw5722]

@@adcolt54 If it was a Pep Boys they probably drained the oil, slapped the gasket on and called it a day

[@lukebryde594]

Scotty I needed this video two days before you posted it. My gasket was already pinched beyond usage.

[@savagewildanimal4life]

Thanks, Scottie. I'm actually doing this tomorrow for a customer so this was a nice refresher.

[@skynethell]

I like how hands on and detailed this video is.

[@Cujucuyo]

6:08 I sure hope that line of dangling dried glue won't cause an issue.

[@Treaxvour]

If you look in the next scene, he cleaned it off once it had dried.

[@AzalofForossa]

@@Treaxvour He didn't. It's clearly visible when he's waving it around that it's still on.

[@naula7]

Oh boy, I noticed that too! Hopefully he cleaned up all of the excess before putting it back together. Engine won't be worth two cents, if he didn't.

[@elnino1240]

6:10 to 6:14 isn't any more!

[@cf5899]

@@elnino1240 if you pause at those times you stated the line of glue is still there this guy is burned out already from working on cars so many years

[@nathanscheidler6393]

"This car was really taken care of!" Oil isn't even on the dipstick

[@michaeldre2447]

Nathan Scheidler also notice the minor sludge build up

[@hotwheels_1993]

Those engine had a recall for piston rings back in 2014

[@rsownerwhahah]

lol if it leaks ur gonna lose oil bud ;) that has nothing to do with taking care of a car. some cars eat oil for breakfast 😂

[@keene226]

@Not The Technician he said it's taken care of when you look at its age

[@nathanscheidler6393]

@@rsownerwhahah If you KNOW your engine leaks oil and still LET it get low enough to not be on the dipstick, you are not taking care of your car

[@BillSmith-ut5li]

I like to use a heavy grease to hold the gasket in place. That way when ever you have to replace it it'll come out clean but still sticks in there to be installed

[@joshoowanats]

Interesting 🤔

[@shawnajones7040]

It's so good to listen to someone I believe and can actually hear without losing attention and getting lost . It's a nightmare having multiple volunteers work on a car to end up feeling ungrateful or burnt.

[@NoahStakes]

Thanks for working on my neighbor's car Scotty! She just watched the video and has piece of mind now knowing the job was done right this time.

[@caitlynsnow8612]

It's a good car! Just like ur Mercury he recorded about the other day.

[@NoahStakes]

@@caitlynsnow8612 :)

[@francisjohn7590]

Engineers: What can we do to trigger Scotty hmmm "Plastic engine cover" Genius!!

[@jordanlazarus7345]

plastic engine covers are literally the worst thing in the automotive industry though

[@francisjohn7590]

Then the devil whispered in the enginer's ear "why not make cylinder head valve cover plastic" 🤣🤣

[@marcogodoy12]

This happened to me once, I took my car in for repairs and the mechanic phoned me saying I needed a new valve cover gasket, so I approved, then 5 months later, I had to take the car in again for something different and he calls me again saying I needed a new gasket...I told him he had changed it 5 mos ago!...he immediately changed his posture and said that was OK then. I wish there was harsher penalties for auto repair shops, we've all been scammed sometime and will continue to be.

[@Rhaspun]

Give reviews. Make sure it's honest as I've heard of people who have been sued by business owners when they get a bad review. A local dealership near me was fined nearly $100k for fraudulent repairs.

[@jackdaniels9166]

I have a private mechanic that has been working on cars probably ever since cars existed.. hes a great guy and I wish more ppl knew about him shop bc hes just so honest, never overprices, never scams, and even shows me what exactly is wrong, how to avoid it, and how to maintain it as and what part he's thinking might last the longest when it comes to buying new parts

[@ethixhiggins5059]

@@jackdaniels9166 where at im trying to find something like that i used to know a guy that i would help work on my own car in his shop too was just like that and it was very nice but he was an old guy and eventually closed up

[@jackdaniels9166]

@@ethixhiggins5059 over in Palm Harbor, FL.. a place called Bill's Automotive, they have 2 shops, but both are as honest as the owner himself (who still works on the cars)

[@TheAngelChristine]

i think this happened to me. also Toyota tried to charge me 4800 for mine.

[@professorbaxter5171]

“Timing chains last basically forever” *laughs in mini cooper n14*

[@brandonbrown3600]

Or ford 4.6 or any other motor with chains lol

[@georgecurtis6463]

Or mercedes.

[@entieda8409]

Or Saab 9-5. Btw a friend has A 2.0tsi Volkswagen, that is 200 000 miles and the chain has been replaced 3 times.

[@polarparadise9335]

Brandon Brown any older motors with timing chains do last forever the reason no motors go is usually because of the variable valve timing and other newer features

[@georgecurtis6463]

@@polarparadise9335 no, they didnt. They had all sorts of things break. But mostly chains would either break or get sloppy enough to skip over gears and change cam timing enough for valves to hit pistons and destroy all sorts of stuff. Its gotten better since the use of synthetic oil but still they need to be checked. To say they last forever is just idiotic.

[@andreashjort8944]

i actually become sleepy by listening to scotty, might be the fact he calms my worries of expensive repairs

[@IamMuRdA313]

Good Work scotty! i did the same job with my papa on his 1955 ford pick up!

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

Anyone else's OCD triggered when he didn't remove the excess "glue" as he calls it, going across the cover? Lol

[@Invalidextension]

Lol, I totally OCDeed, I was like Nooo.. get the excess out of the way, what a sloppy careless job. But I still love you Scotty !

[@corky9127]

You really have to look at these videos carefully, and then you realize Scotty hacks these jobs together. Don't use glue on your valve cover gasket. Use a tiny bit of silicone sealer on the corners. You DO NOT need glue. The rubber/silicone gasket does all the sealing. I cringed my way through.

[@Knightrem]

Yep, used RTB as the Haynes manual suggests on the last two valve covers i did on my Corolla, both leaked within months, the third time I installed it bare and this solved the problem. I now only use my Haynes book for wiring diagrams

[@marzee0ne633]

He actually did remove it, if you look closer before he put the cover back on its not there any longer

[@NickGonsalves]

Mu OCD triggered due to the leaves in there :-)

[@dashingdave2665]

That's one of the best how too's for replacing the valve cover! Knowledge is money in my pocket!

[@williammcgill1562]

great video....Scotty how do I get hold of you in Houston. My son who is a Doctor in Houston needs a great car man. I hope you respond to these..thanks, W.Scott McGill

[@s1n1stersixsgaming8]

@Dashing Dave aside from the 3m weather strip goo, if your valve cover has uneven sections that go over cam caps or half moon inserts, remember to use a spot of grey rtv in the corners, vulnerable areas prone to leaking

[@s1n1stersixsgaming8]

@Mark Codiroli what do you think Permatex Ultra Grey is, Hi temp, high torque rtv silicone gasket maker... as long as the surface is free of oil residue and giving a proper tack and cure time, it doesn't leak

[@garymclean1679]

Good going Scotty. This is why you have MILLIONS following you.

[@jasonflores8099]

I finally got an opportunity to replace my valve cover gasket and by watching this video I was able to get it done today and verify no leaks. Thank you Scotty for all that you have done and your future videos.

[@cliffordgill9052]

So...I dropped off my red Mustang with Scotty the other day....

[@ketufo]

Clifford Gill how do you even get in contact with him

[@cliffordgill9052]

@tx. by None of your business psycho!🤣 I can tell you that after he used it for a smoky burnout in the beginning of his videos, I'll never take it back!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexquinones3997]

Tag the video of him burning out in your car

[@cliffordgill9052]

@Alex Quinones did you not see the mustang at the start of this vid!?🤣 It's red and everything! 😆you so stupid!!... Jk. It's not even my mustang man, it was just a joke.

[@miguelramos8531]

Clifford Gill I should smack you!! Where you located I’ll deadass go to you just to snuff you 😂

[@davidszakacs6888]

Gasket cement is great. My first time replacing a water pump in the 60s, a mechanic told me to use sewing thread to hold the paper gasket on for easier assembly. It worked! No leaks!

[@homerdiy1784]

The glue string that Scotty left makes me feel sad for the customer. I would be angry as crazy if that glue went into my valve control springs

[@brasstard7.627]

Ya I thought he must be blind or just doesnt really care

[@RageMonkee]

Prob just didn't see it, I didn't notice at first either but defintely a problem

[@walterf5502]

Actually, he did remove the string. Look closely he wipes the area just before; you freeze frame and you don`t see it anymore.

[@T9RX3]

Terrific video Scotty!👍 Thank you.

[@DadTalk]

This video would have been a life saver if I had seen it sooner! Just got rid of a toyota because I didn't want to be bothered fixing the oil leak. You made it look so simple! Absolutely loved this. Your energy and personality is amazing!

[@guitarino1]

With a few tools, and a video from Scotty, we can perform many car repairs. Thx Scotty

[@hotrodray6802]

🔔 What was the "scam"? All I see is a mistake in workmanship that apparently the car owner did not notify or allow the previous shop to correct.

[@alberttropeano3909]

That was just to catch the attention of the viewers. He does that a lot.

[@tasmaniandevil7610]

I've put cork gaskets on gluing in place never made that mistake . as the meckanic obviously could have cared less

[@fletcherhyslop]

tas maniandevil That’s still not a scam, just a mistake or lack of caring.

[@judeaberdeen6848]

@@fletcherhyslop when you pay for a mechanic to do a job and fix the problem and they instead waste your time and money doing nothing to fix it yes it's a scam.

[@1337penguinman]

@@tasmaniandevil7610 Valve cover, especially on a 4 cylinder Toyota, is an easy as hell job. Probably gave it to the junior guy in the shop and he just didn't have enough experience to know what he was doing. Also probably rushing him since that's how the big chain shops operate.

[@davec.3198]

You gotta love an easy access 4 cylinder to work on. No intake manifolds to remove. No PVC hoses. No air filters. This is a wet dream to work on.

[@naula7]

Dave C. - That was the only thing I was thinking the entire video. I have a 6 cyl, that takes 6 hours to complete the job. I hate it!

[@jackscott1036]

until you have to replace a turbo.

[@payne773]

True. My Honda 3.5L 6-cylinder took FOREVER to finish, like 8 hours. Granted it was my first time, and I changed out spark plugs.

[@jasonwaldner8244]

Scotty, your a TRUE LEGEND... " Scotty can actually fix any vehicle by starring it down". He just feels the need to make these videos to help us all.... This guy is like Chuck Norris to me. Thank you scotty

[@ashrafsiddiquee3190]

Scotty, my brother,,, thank you soo much for this video. I needed this video to watch. I'll replace my camey,s gasket myself soon. Thank you as always

[@LastChanceAutoRepairs]

Can't get scammed with Scotty 101

[@seand2022]

You should never use weather stripping, it will cause the gasket to dry out early and might make for a poor fit on the next gasket if they don't take time to clean all the material you put in there. Just use a thin layer of grease or preferable Petroleum jelly which is the recommend procedure by Mercedes-Benz. The jelly will make the gasket stick to the inside of the valve cover and will not compromise the seal. Plus it has the added benefit of keeping the gasket soft from heat cycling. And if any is left on a future replacement, it will just slide off.

[@Russell-rc6qq]

So just to be clear here it is okay to use petroleum jelly like Vaseline here and there in moderation around where the gasket fits into the cover? I have applied some to a pliable, rubber-like gasket in a Corolla. Does it matter that the two areas where I applied RTV gasket maker has come into contact with the jelly? I have set and bolted the valve cover back together. I am waiting for the RTV to dry and I see some of the jelly emanating from this area where the RTV is at, too.

[@davidcampbell1899]

Use your phone and take a picture! That is what I do when I am doing the parking brake (drums) on my truck, saves me all sort of frustration and time!

[@bradyv7362]

Thanks for your channel Scotty I'm a novice at working on cars but watching you helps me so much!

[@ppg19782]

I love it....that's why there are not honest mechanics anymore.. You are very blessed. Scott live forever please. Much blessings

[@iFrostiy]

The dealership "power" in Oregon did this to me. Blew me away I checked it right away and it was still the same leak, don't buy from power.

[@mikelipsey8837]

It's a beautiful thing watching someone who cares about his work!

[@amazing7633]

Scotty, your dad's advice is exactly the same as A.P Ershov, a Siberian computer scientist, said about finding bugs in your computer program. "Finding errors in the program is like finding mushrooms in the forest. Having found one, look for others in the same place." Very practical and very Siberian. Mushrooms indeed!

[@ARAPNGENY]

I like it when you complain about removing that stupid cover!!! Love your work.

[@michaelbaker2011]

This by far passes up my old auto mechanics teacher in high school I would love to be taught by this man all auto mechanics related stuff

[@MrCates-nx7tp]

Respect Scotty my hats off to ya for being so honest. Plus u teach me the things I forgot so it's like a refresher everytime I watch your vids.

[@entropy9988]

This makes me wish Scotty was near me so that I could bring my car to him for a nice detailed inspection of the car, cause I know he’ll be dead honest to me if something is broke

[@betzabesuazo9784]

right!!

[@tommak6516]

How the hell do you wear out an oil fill cap/gasket. You people would believe anything.

[@melancholypuppy3595]

@@tommak6516 the same way you can have fuel leaks with a worn Fuel cap gaskets

[@nebula0024]

Not entirely sure why this showed up on my feed, but I loved every minute of it. Went very well with my morning coffee. Thanks!

[@B0LSHY]

Dave shut up “Dave”

[@frankd8204]

Hey Scotty, for the viewers' benefit, using a magnetic tray comes in super handy for holding all the removed bolts. This way, you know exactly where they are and you don't inadvertently lose one. I attach the tray in a location near the part I'm working on.

[@seanjohnthesneakerdon5068]

Can you PLEASE do a video on how to change the vcg for a 04 tahoe.. I love your videos you have the best advice on fixing cars. Your videos give me more confidence in doing home repairs then any others I watch.

[@simplytired2109]

"Tighten from center out" you say this twice, as you Tighten the valve cover from the perimeter(out) to the center....good job. Weatherstripe adhesive instead of RTV, also you put it everywhere you don't need it, and forget to put the dabs where they need to go, where the 3 pieces come together (front cover, head, and valve cover.) And no, the burnt oil residue in the engine does not mean clean and well maintained, being 2 quarts low, we both know that those engines have oil consumption issues.

[@demonxslayer5]

If it was a chevy with the same issues he'd be ripping on it.

[@zekethefishgeek8690]

You are ABSOLUTELY 100% correct. I worked in a toyota dealership service department for a few years and they all were really good honest people working as mechanics there. Toyota of Cleveland, Tennessee

[@zekethefishgeek8690]

I didn't see a torque wrench one time...

[@alan-di5ww]

this is the problem with chain auto shops. They barely give any training, they get paid by job, and this young kid prob couldn’t get any help

[@one7decimal2eight]

Oh boo hoo. Poor kid. Wah wah wah.

[@poiiihy]

bruh

[@JTA1961]

@@one7decimal2eight don't blow a gasket 😀

[@jjjsmith2497]

One 7 Decimal 2 Eight So you have NEVER had any help?

[@alan-di5ww]

@@jjjsmith2497 What I've heard from these chain shops is that there is lots of competition between techs. They don't want to see one another rise up to the ranks. Most techs just learn on their own

[@jamessprague5653]

If the engineer intended for it to be glued in then it would have come that way originally. 3m gasket adhesive gets brittle and then causes leaks. A quality gasket is all that’s needed unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise!

[@DirtySouthFlorida3]

How u know..

[@justarandomguy3969]

agreed the enginners always know best (or almost always) follow the manuell in your car/manufacturer specification and follow the instructions of parts you order

[@justincouey5912]

Aftermarket parts says otherwise

[@jamessprague5653]

@@justincouey5912 I disagree! Show me where felpro recommends adhesive where it wasn't used from the factory!

[@emperorpalpatine1228]

The Engineers don't care. They don't have to work on these damn things!

[@richardburchett]

Thanks, Scotty. Those guys were "not so pro." If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.

[@jhfjhfkf]

Awesome video, great instructions, still delivering quality since I first came across your channel a few years ago, how time flies, i hope you and the family are doing well.

[@Internet_Wanderer1]

Seriously exactly what happened to my car!!!! Scotty FTW

[@MoeTheDriverSRT]

I just changed that gasket on my 2008 Scion xB. Easy job! Same engine.

[@TheNinjaMonkey43]

They didnt really scam her, they just made a mistake, possible that it was a newbie who didnt totally know what they were doing

[@samteller7998]

Mike G Silva you must be new here

[@donjulio7330]

You pay for a nice job, not a “mistake”

[@user-jy2sj4ed4i]

Paying a professional to do something incorrectly is a scam.

[@zora_tech]

I also agree and not taking back and letting them know that something is wrong won't allow the worker know they made a mistake also they probably don't glue it cause it probably takes to long for it to dry especially if they have to meet a quota and also it's not really necessary to glue it and can probably be done right but it's a better option if you want to avoid problems

[@Pricysalamander]

@@donjulio7330 She may not have payed for a "nice job" she may have gone to the absolute cheapest place she could

[@LoneWolf-kz5bo]

Just popped in to see what this is about and this is actually helpful. I own a 2010 RAV4 with well above 100k miles.

[@danieltheangrydemocrat7018]

Scotty last year I replaced the valve cover gasket on my friends Toyota Corolla using a factory Toyota Gasket. After cleaning the valve cover of gunk and debris i then pressed the new OEM gasket into the channel. The gasket fit very snug into the channel so i could not find any reason to use an adhesive, just some liquid gasket maker at the metal "seams" on either side of the timing chain as is recommended. Maybe it's just those cheap gaskets that need adhesive to stay put - I don't know. In any event i love your presentations - I have learned a great deal from you. Thanks!

[@cliffordgill9052]

As an automotive painter I am well familiar with this 3M adhesive, and this trick has served me well over the years! On my own vehicles...😂

[@wmdayman]

When I seen the beginning of this video i figured Scotty had turned into a wild man :)

[@DGOfTheCentury]

Not a fan of adhesives used on valve cover gaskets tht dont need it. Usually i use a light amount of oil to lubricate the gasket, so it does not roll upon installation, which is what happened on this initial installation.

[@jp2851]

Thank you Scotty, I have been watching your videos for years and saving a lot of money. You are the best Mechanic KZbinr...👍

[@Misadventures_Of_A_Yank]

Clearly you are the master mechanic that wrote the ASE tests. You're so damn certified you don't need no stupid rubber gloves, you need a while rubber jacket, with straps! Thank you for being the legend that you are and the super hero we need.

[@a.jennings4664]

"When your car starts to smell"...it might be time to get a new girlfriend.

[@jeffreymcdonald8267]

Ewwww

[@jeffrielley920]

This makes me want to go pull my valve cover even though I don't need to .

[@kevinfc2385]

You could've used some Vaseline or bearing grease to hold the gasket in place...you wouldn't have had to wait for it to dry and more importantly, you wouldn't risk the possibility of dried globules of silicon clogging up the oil strainer!

[@MrOtrdriver1999]

Did not know it was that easy to replace a gasket, I have a leak for 7 years on the back side of my Toyota solara. Thanks for the great info Scotty

[@Taikyo.]

Thank you scotty, your videos saved me huge on spendings, especially in these annoying times.

[@matt_b...]

"These gloves are real handy" ... I see what you did there

[@alejandroochoa3541]

"Its in immaculate shape, theres no sludge, no gunk" literally tinted with burnt oil residue and valve cover alone has enough gunk to coat the entire surface. Did not even scrape off the OBVIOUS sludge form the valve cover... that can break loose and clog oil pickup tube/or and oil pump.

[@spudth]

about half its life. Your experience to make this comment? My 7.3 ford diesel looked similar with 280k miles.

[@jackfenn7524]

OKAY! Ally-han-dro! Please tell us about YOUR KZbin channel, and all the views YOU have!

[@geraldryan8562]

Thank god for a decent and honest mechanic, 😁 love the info,. Thankfully, I also have found my own honest and decent mechanic in Spain for my SLK. Getting ripped off no more 🙈

[@medogabr9952]

Ur slk sucks

[@southerncharity7928]

Money pit

[@jordanl5628]

It's a shame the owner of the car never gave the shop a chance to fix an honest mistake.

[@hectoralvarez3286]

Thanks for the video Scotty this really helped

[@Asian_Juan]

I love Scotty, I wish more people are like him with the energy and integrity that he has. God bless the man

[@jimmotormedic]

That's clean? I've pulled covers of engines with 300k on them that were cleaner than that. According to the milage I would say it's a short trip driver

[@gavinnewman4721]

Yeah honestly my e90 is cleaner than that thing

[@JA-rn5qv]

Most likely due to the fact that this "obviously well cared for" vehicle was so low on oil that nothing even registered on the dip stick.

[@JJFLD]

Throwback to when Toyota engines had metal valve covers. 😭😭😭

[@Shumayal]

why did they adopt plastic?

[@JJFLD]

Ahmad Shumayal my guess for why the adopted plastic valve covers is most likely because of cost cutting. Toyota says that on their new Dynamic Force engines that the polymer they use is this new resin? I’ll come back in seven years to tell you if the valve cover starts cracking on my 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. 😂

[@JamesKelly89]

10:33 That feeling when you're both a Volkswagen fan and a Scotty fan. :(

[@christopherlloyd8741]

........old school for ever.....thank you, Scotty for SOUND ADVICE. I'm not against new tech. but so much of it is actually counter-productive and mega expensive when it goes wrong (and it will do some fine day). Thank you, sir....

[@kiliankean9960]

Scotty, thanks so much for going into the details. I'll be many of us are apprehensive about taking a valve cover off for fear of doing something wrong...like dropping a bolt down into the cam.

[@puprilla]

I was born to be a mechanic but ended up a roofer im always fixing everyone's cars doing timing belts and water pumps 😆

[@michaelb4308]

Meet too, I luv tinkering with and maintaining cars.

[@spartacussmith7070]

It's weird. I hate the mechanic part. Everyone relies on you but you get so busy you can't help them, you basically get sucked in and cant think about anything besides cars.

[@cliffordgill9052]

Hey man!.. I'll paint your car, you fix my roof... sound good!?

[@puprilla]

@@cliffordgill9052 in todays economy ill fix ur roof for some food and hand sanitizer 😆

[@cliffordgill9052]

@WaNNa MaKe LiBs cRy Fresh out... but I'v got some paint thinners you can use! 😂

[@mbelite1]

I see hacks. But they don’t know that they are hacks! 😂😭 nothing says “professional” like a Tupperware container full of tools 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jackfenn7524]

"Shade tree mechanic!"

[@johns8817]

Nothing wrong with that. Scotty knows what he he needs to do the job quickly and efficiently.

[@deathmetalmachine]

Scotty's got a good point with the glue because I've done that with gaskets before it and it works well

[@ricarlorichards9200]

Man you are the best! I always find something helpful on your channel