Sloppy Repair: High Pressure Hydraulic Leak! 2013 Mini Transit

[@wadet73]

A full shop, full racks, plus more floor space coming 👍🏼 2023 is your year Ray!

[@jamessowards3822]

Now if only parts would arrive so the work can be done and the lifts cleared for other paying projects.

[@lawrencenoverojr3096]

I hope my load noises didn’t mess up the recording to much on the F150 gear change.

[@DeltaGammaKilo]

@@jamessowards3822 At least the tools I sent him to help with those ultra tight squeezes got there :D

[@iamasmurf1122]

Are you sure ? Automotive world and making money from it’s been in decline for decades you either do the job to cheap and don’t make money .. or you put prices up and don’t get customers and lose money anyway ! Automotive businesses are not a asset they are a liability

[@waynej747]

@@iamasmurf1122 there are many of us out there who are still prepared to pay for quality. Too many times in life I have learnt that going cheap isn’t always the best option.

[@hl8256]

At times I ask myself, "Why don't I just work on my truck myself" then I watch these videos and I remember why , "oh yeah it would never run again"

[@TheFrenchPug]

Hahahaha. It is amazing how much he knows. And the process he goes about tackling the issues. He doesn't sweat it at all.

[@jamessowards3822]

I do work on my own stuff and sometimes you just have to stick with it until it is done no matter how difficult it is.

[@bradhaines3142]

i mean he only had to pull the airbox, the battery, the battery tray, AND the ECM to be able to change a hose out

[@saltycreole2673]

I felt the same way once. But, I became a Master Barber because of my experience and knowledge. Yes, I made mistakes (Very few) but I watched and listened to people who knew more than me. Same with car repair. Raymond's experience and knowledge was gained by learning from others and making mistakes. (Very few I'll bet) Give it a try! It's only money..., lol!

[@saltycreole2673]

@@jamessowards3822 Amen!

[@eugenemoor1570]

We don't always need to see all your work when your hands, lighting or something is blocking our view because your commentary fills it all in for us viewers. Great job in all you do. We all need more like you.

[@clbcl5]

This was posted at the right time. First snow of the year in Chicago and came in for a break from clearing the drive. A good way to make a 15 minute break take 54 minutes.

[@VC-zk1kv]

Just started watching your videos a week ago Ray. My TV put up random videos of your repairs. I just saw the one where you were fired, about an hour ago. I have just subscribed to your channel. I respect and admire people like you who hold the same honest and hard working values as I do. I'm not a Mechanic, but I know many..... Half cool, half sorta' cool.... I'm like an umpire,.... "call 'em as I see 'em.." You my friend, deserve all the blessings life has to offer!!! God bless you, and may your life bring you joy and contentment. 🙏 You deserve it. 🙂

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Welcome to the party 🎉 enjoy 😊

[@alexanderkupke920]

@@MitchGaar Oh, I guess most would manage in some way or the other the taking apart part. But as soon as it comes to spill containment and getting it together working again, that may get very interesting ;) Some might after a while just leave everything disconnected and throw all the parts in there, close the hood and pretend everything is fine.

[@K.Kelly87]

@@alexanderkupke920 See the vid about the Pathfinder timing belt? Yeah.. I would have rolled it out of the building and blown it up. 😤😖

[@alexanderkupke920]

@@K.Kelly87 sounds like that might be emotionally relaxing in that situation ;)

[@dragonflytoo]

I'm not sure why I'm so enthralled with your videos 🤣. I'm 63, retired military mechanic, pay everyone to do everything now 🤣🤣, haven't even got a clue what's under the hood any more, but I learn something new every video. Thanks 👍❤️.

[@meeder78]

You have done enough in your time so it's good to leave it to the younger generation.

[@randybeard6040]

Same for me and I am 75...

[@shehzadatif1]

Rays videos are the best source for learning as he describes every single step of doing any fix and his camera angles are always in the right place to show us whats happening. Hats off to you for hard work and teaching us all.

[@tomdixon1213]

I respect your quick recovery from that differential replacement. Great resilience in the Rainman!

[@nissan300ztt]

I dont think his Videos are in Order. But yeah some differential jobs are a nightmare.

[@johnlarkin549]

If it were yesterday he’d still be complaining about it he was wasted after the diff job🥲

[@tacobell7541]

@@johnlarkin549 doodlee doo doo doo doodoo

[@sw7366]

There is a difference between have to and want to, and as I get older, the line keeps moving!

[@johnlarkin549]

@@sw7366 I can relate to that!! What’s resilience these days? 😂😂

[@549BR]

I was initially worried about a lack of customers, which is usually the case with a start up business, but it looks like you are doing exceptionally well, which I'm happy to see. You're on your way to a prosperous operation. 😎

[@jrneff9773]

its the new times customers just want to see their car on the show took me 3yrs then people begging for me to fix auto and tractors and not even

[@lzxray6781]

His old customers followed him.

[@bigsteve8408]

A good mechanic/ technician, can always find work. And once you build a reputation as both good, and fair, work seeks you out.

[@alabamared2568]

I bet half the members here don't realize where your name is from Mr junior samples BR549 i caught that right away great profile name!!!

[@classact9557]

KZbin has got to be the best advertisement tool ever for start-up businesses. It shows potential customers the kind of work you do, so they know what they’re paying for.

[@Firestarter635]

Much respect for your work ethics and level of mechanical aptitude.

[@charlesbaker4376]

Enjoy the longer videos, and appreciate the effort you put into the production and editing of such !

[@johndernberger1961]

I am always amazed at how much stuff you have to remove to complete a repair. You are one patient man.

[@louey2x]

I feel like I go over uncle Ray's everyday so he can teach me how to fix cars with all the camera work making sure we can see then explaining everything. Many congratulations on everything you do and your continued success. I know, I missed a day. Life happens.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

The good thing about making KZbin videos of you work is your customers can see just how hard many of these repairs are. Most of us would be struggling for hours before we got all the parts out of the way.

[@dalejones3862]

Wow ray u are busy and work waiting to come in that a sign of someone that's is good at his job

[@The1trueReview]

I love watching your videos I laugh when your daughter asks what you're doing May the gravitational forces be with you Have a great day

[@REDBIRD-95]

Great to see you so busy, Ray👍 Keep doing what you're doing🤘🤘

[@markchumar9274]

Hello I love watching your videos of repairs since I have been fighting a rare cancer now since I was 32 and iam 58 now it helps keep my mind straight Iam in a bad situation and married to a narcissistic wife who cares less about me .Plus having no family at all no one. These videos help to take my mind off some of the pain and hurt I go through everyday and night .

[@sueharrison8193]

Stay strong, Mark. You have friends here

[@aangulo2590]

Stay focused on your heart temple, Mark. Sending positive energy your way, we'll see each other on the flip side.

[@markchumar9274]

@@sueharrison8193 Thank you since ism so alone in this world its horrible and having a wife who thinks shes perfect and everything she ddf oes do wrong is my fault .I .wish I had someone as a freind to help me through this

[@Echristoffe]

I love how you are able to find where thing goes and route even if the person who worked on this car before you got it wrong… You really have such a dedication to repair the car the right way.

[@gregmcintosh2377]

You deserve every success in your business Ray

[@kayfabeisdead7569]

I admire your ability to not use the foul language to tell that 5.5mm bolt exactly what you thought of it. You’re a better man than me

[@carlevans7966]

It's refreshing to see a young man with your work ethic.

[@SimpleLife1971]

I do believe your business is growing nicely with repeat customers! Congratulations!

[@danielwirth8388]

Great video. Thanks for spending little bit more time in doing all these jobs you share. I know filming all these videos slow you down and editing takes time away from family. Just want you to know I'm thankfull for your willingness to share your talents with us.

[@chadcoffman1870]

We like the down and dirty stuff because that is how we have to do it. We like to see others do it the hard way! Great job as always!

[@joemartin6439]

You are a marvellous mechanic and video master . Just so complicated noises such calmness

[@gregoryrapier3021]

Don't you just love it when the customer sees this part and when they get the bill can't understand why it costs so much. The go thing about your videos they can see how involved it is and all that has to be removed and then reinstalled in order to replace just one small part. Great job brother really enjoy watching your videos.

[@kevinhenson6969]

Looks like business is booming, that's a good thing ,

[@dsockt]

Ever watch these videos, and with the camera placement, you want to reach through the screen and hold that slippery bolt or screw or bracket, just to help? That's the sign of someone who knows how to appease an audience, and the commentary to boot! Love this channel, Ray!

[@sjb59]

Me: ‘There’s not enough room to send a trained hamster in there, let alone a human arm, hand and power tools’ Ray: ‘Hold my beer’

[@gridlore]

Word of advice, never let trained hamsters work on your car, not matter how many certifications they show you.

[@61rampy65]

@@gridlore Do you know this from experience?

[@kmagnussen1052]

Trained squirrel is more reliable.

[@scottmarshall3963]

@@kmagnussen1052 it's very hard to ferret out good assistants! So many try to weasel out.

[@michaellawrence6677]

You are all sentenced to a punnatentry…😂

[@miltonodom8576]

The battery brush... the terminal cleaner works great and will last way longer then the cable wire cleaner. I keep plumbing coupling wire brushes. Hard to beat. I still love watching your videos.

[@FelicidadReinstein]

I've seen this film many times. It's really wonderful.

[@mrgunn2726]

YAY!!! The break clean spray gong-a-dong is back! Thanks Ray!

[@howardpringle9346]

After reviewing the video at the 6:07 mark, I noticed that the battery cable was initially in the wrong place causing you to misremember the routing. However you properly deduced to correct installation path of the positive cable all on your own. Good job Ray.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Personally I think of few things with misrouted before Ray even got under the hood and that's why the line rub through

[@billmilosz]

These 'regular' repairs are more profitable and satisfying - satisfying both for you and for us viewers- than the endless gear-fitting of those custom differentials. Man, what a job that was.

[@mobilemechanic7700]

Had to go back and look at the previous routing of the positive cable. Was definitely incorrect before, good job catching that one Ray.

[@mikebiron7339]

I did the same thing. Beauty of video footage. Ray is on point. Makes me feel more normal for doing the same kind of things. I'm not alone when I find things not put back correctly and my ADD makes me fix it. LOL

[@heckelphon]

Yeah it looked so obviously correct when Ray had got it done finally, and so wrong the way he initially had found it. Kinda made sense to have both battery clamps oriented the same way to line up.

[@curtishill6490]

We had a minivan like that for a battery truck at a towing company! We called it , the moon machine!!! It went thru 3 transmissions carrying all that weight! The motor was holding up though! Thanks Ray for the video!!!

[@thecuss6817]

Yeah, those quick-connect fittings are just sooooooooo helpful !!!

[@commutinginatlanta9163]

Every time he says “Let’s just take this whole assembly out, it’ll be easier.” I think to myself, this is how I ruin everything

[@joechandler8398]

In the early 70s I worked for a Sun Oil company garage in Tulsa. It was the shop my dad had retired from. I once was working on a 1960s era Chevy 6 cylinder. Nothing special, I was to replace a leaky valve cover gasket, replace spark plugs, points and condenser. Someone walked by the front of the truck, saw me and informed me the shop foreman was looking for me. He said he’d tell the boss where I was. Where was I? I was avoiding leaning over the fender to do the work. I was inside the engine bay standing on the floor with everything I needed to work on within easy reach. My needed tools and parts on a tray balanced between the radiator and the right fender. Those days of having under hood space have been gone for years. The boss laughed at me and said I was the only one in the shop skinny enough to do that. Yes, those days are gone too.

[@yellowticket9673]

As a dirt driveway reluctant do as little as I know how "mechanic", I appreciate shop porn where you have all the tools you need. I love watching you put something on the lift and get sh!t done. I wish I could become a mechanic at a real shop and have you as one of my mentors.

[@williamparry9314]

You work hard. I wish you and your family a prosperous 2023.

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good morning from Chicago☃️ Raymond's and wife unit,😉 hope you all are having a great day today in Florida 😁well here in Illinois we're😡 freezing our butts off🤣🤣 BROTHER! ♥️👋🏻👍

[@MAtildaMortuaryserver]

Bummer, here in Florida the trees are blooming and budding and it will be 80+ (degrees not years old) for the next week.

[@Teslaman86]

We’re doing the same thing here in Wisconsin @stephen rogers

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

A little tip about Spotify; it has shuffle and repeat settings so you can listen to the whole playlist in a random order then once it’s played through it chooses another random order and starts playing from there. That’s a quick and easy way to extend background music

[@gerardtrigo380]

Ran into s a similar problem on a Mercedes in the 60's. There was no way to reroute the hoses to keep them from rubbing. I ended up taking a larger diameter piece of hose, splitting it and putting it around the two hoses at the rubbing point. Mercedes came out with a fix, consisting of two split pieces of hose to mount over the hoses where they rubbed. An official repair that duplicated what I thought of on my own.

[@z50com]

I don't know about anybody else but I'm missing that old phone ringing! Video's just aren't the same without it

[@petebrown6952]

Speak for yourself matey, personally, I don't miss the bloody thing! Used to wind my wife up as well and that's a no-no in any country! UK Pete.

[@tomtke7351]

and the calls to PEE-TAH?

[@DaveBigDawg]

Doodaly do doodaly do

[@Pwills]

Personally I don’t miss it at all as I watch the videos for Ray not a telephone

[@SudheendraKaranam]

I miss it too.

[@williambailey9552]

Hey Ray. You have such patience. I would be cussin’ the whole time. I’ve wondered how you have the balls to post all your amazing content with the prospect of a mitch gaar complaining about an old heat destroyed electrical connector breaking. You and wife unit are amazing. Both of you keep it up.

[@Bodajr65]

I agree Ray you're the best.

[@kenore4003]

Besides Ray has no idea how to make a soldered joint in wires. He never reflops the dingwanner before zinwabben it. So it is never going to warf.

[@joemuncie9187]

Cussin is my stress relief

[@scottvolage1752]

So many good one liners and no one to share them with. While reaching back into her neither regions I can't find the hole, maybe just the tip. 5.5 going down all the way down on the other side. It's a tight squeeze but I have to get it in. Its why the 8 year old in me loves your channel.

[@jeffbilyard7848]

I’m so glad to see you’re so busy with your new business. Stay safe and sound. Thank you for the great videos.

[@ronsloan7662]

Hey Ray, a bit more challenging without the lift but as usual you prevailed. I felt your frustration over that battery cable routing. Then I laughed when you tried to remove the brake clean cap one handed because i knew what was going to happen. All this when you're working late and trying to get home. As always Ray, a great video. Cheers!

[@WBOS72]

Awesome job Ray. The shop extension looks amazing. Be nice once you have a door, and it set up.

[@Objectified]

Shop is really shaping up, Ray. Congrats.

[@johnfoster6194]

I used to enjoy working on my vehicles back in the 60's and 70's, when you could see what you were doing and had room under the hood to do it. Not anymore! New found respect for todays mechanics.

[@vogel2280]

"That would be bad...m'kay" Did I spot a South Park reference? I would applaude that! ...m'kay.

[@christheother9088]

Once upon a time I tried to hack up a compression fitting patch on a ps line. It lasted about 3 seconds. Drove a couple months without assist. Quite a workout! Finally threw a line on.

[@chrishengeveld6117]

I used to watch sunday morning Cartoons when i was younger, now i Watch Ray.. "Roobie Roooo"! 👍😎

[@peteratkinson6779]

Really pleased your business clearly has taken off Ray. Good Man and keep up the good work! Best Wishes from the East Midlands, UK.

[@Lanie1203]

I enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@imfloridano5448]

In my military career as a Bradley Mechanic we had the dirt for our lift. We had pits in the maintenance bay but when you are in the field so much the repairs happen were the vehicle breaks done and the includes changing packs out (engine transmission assemblies)

[@kenfochtman8698]

“You guys can’t see anything. I’m sorry” A lot of times you can’t see or you are twisted yourself to death. No apologies need Ray. I’m no mechanic but I enjoy your content. I get frustrated changing my own oil because of a lack of space and whatever. You do this everyday. Kudos to you and the Wife Unit!

[@CamaroSSMan69]

Hey Ray, nice video but you forgot to clean out the air intake nastiness that you noticed when you took the air filter box off. I can’t believe how hard they made it to change that line.

[@watchingdanny]

Awesome video as always. I do miss your doodaleedoos. You need a ringer in the work shop area. 😬

[@jeffdriver3000]

Now in the new space you can put a new rollup door and a 4 post rack so that someday you can add an alignment machine

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Shop expansion coming along very nice @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@davidsnow9504]

Nice and shiny!!

[@kennethking2301]

Videos like this remind me why I am not a mechanic. :)

[@timothyfechter5977]

Shop is coming along nicely

[@sniperlif3]

Going from a 90s chevy truck when I was a teen in which I did an engine in cam swap to what cars are now, I have made respect for mechanics. The simplest things are amplified with the addition of electronics/sensors/etc. I was scared to even do minor maintenance on my newer cars, you videos helped me grow to do more. It is all about patience and common sense (the only thing I still have no idea about is differential and transmission work)

[@dga5396]

That 5.5mm bolt reminded me of why I changed my mind at age 17 yo. on becoming a mechanic. Now 75 still enjoy doing what i can, Good job

[@kurtb3606]

Ray, you sound so much more enthusiatic since you opened your shop!!! I am thrilled to watch you through your journey.

[@mywilsonman11]

you make the time go by quickly while im on the treadmill watching your show. thanks

[@lightcapmath2777]

Nice..respect the completion of this R/R PS hose...DVD:)

[@kingranch8516]

As I watch Ray with these job I’m reminded of what Clint Eastwood would say “ man’s got to know his limitations “ that’s why I wouldn’t do this myself. Nice job Ray

[@mikekramer4886]

My FJ is just sitting on the lift. Please make a video on the repair.

[@TheCorpsehatch]

Nu View did a great job ripping out the tile.

[@williampope3531]

Better plug those floor drains. If they don't drain into a grease trap rated to catch oils and greases from industrial processes, somebody will be liable for some hefty environmental quality fines. Better yet, get demolition and construction permits from the city, or county, if not within the city limits. Flying blind without instruments is asking for trouble. Maybe not today, but eventually...

[@FLYBOY-eh5th]

Solid repair. No runs, no drips no errors.

[@MrMustangMan]

that's the "blue oval", Rainman.!!!! 👍🏼🤣

[@alabamared2568]

Ray I appreciate what you do for the customer there are very few now that do the right thing the best way possible for your customer...btw you forgot to spray that throttle body out for them just an observation sir!!

[@NurseRobert]

Its great to see you so busy!!

[@cass71291]

😂Yo!! I’M cracking up!!! Last part of the video trying to bang the cap off the brake clean!! And the whole, cap and nozzle come off, and then he throws the bottle into the garbage out of frustration!!!!! 😂 😆😂

[@SamCanada1]

14:09 I think that's because most of us don't have a lift and when you're working on a car the same way most of us do, it's more relatable. I don't know. (vgg) 👍

[@NoName-yr1jv]

Good job Ray 👍

[@pyro323]

I used to work at a ski resort in Swain NY, and they used Snow Groomers, which used ATF as hydraulic fluid. Every so often they had a hydraulic hose failure and it looked like a crime scene. Well eventually they realized the hose failure was due to a hose rubbing on the frame due to vibrations. They wrapped the hose up with carpet scraps and zip ties to hold it in place and, boom, no more ruptured hoses!

[@Michael-tq5il]

Got a full shop. Good for you, Ray. 👍👍

[@joebrumfield2952]

Ever thought about using laser pointer pencil to help us to see points of interest (i.e. half hidden bolts, etc) in maze of wires and hoses. Enjoy the vids❤

[@SudheendraKaranam]

Then we will have at least 3 laser pointer gravity when he is not using them 😊

[@randybumbaloughjr700]

Coming in with the strong hand for the WIN. Nicely done. Really like the variety you have been recording. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Ray keep up the great work 👍 nicely done 👍✅. Take care of yourself and family ❤️❤️❤️.

[@hellriegalhida8251]

“Sorry blue thing we don’t need you anymore, it has unalived itself.” Best ramble I’ve ever heard

[@andrewdarden8210]

Ray, you are a brave man working on front wheel drive vehicles. All them tight spaces scare me to no end. Give me a GM 5.3L engine compartment anytime.

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Nice work Ray..

[@alanknoll5540]

Another awesome power steering hose/line replacement

[@zombienation68]

Love your vids Ray, so much info gained from them, thankyou :)

[@jamesm875]

Loved the snidely little dig about people calling to say you can't set up a Differential properly. Just a bunch of jealous moronic Turd's who hate to see the success you are having and how well you are followed. Ignore the haters. Had a few words to say back to some of them lol. Keep doing you that is why we sub and return.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

😉

[@freeform33]

They are probably “engineers “ who work on a production line doing the same job over and over Ray has multiple skills and adapts to the job in hand.his channel is for entertainment it’s not an instructional video go Ray 👍🇬🇧

[@kenore4003]

Setting different and other gearboxes is an exercise in patience and sometimes futility. Put it together, check it, take it apart, wash rinse repeat. The whole process is dull and repetitive and would require a 6 part series. I reassembled a three cylinder Suzuki once that had been completely disassembled. Including the trans. I didn't have to shim anything but there was 147 different ways to put the gear train back together and only 1 that was right.

[@stevo4649]

thank you Ray an excellent upload,,👍👍

[@shauneco]

In the UK they're called Transit Connect.

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

Hello from Great Pacific Northwest. I wasn’t first today but I’m not last. Happy Sunday to you Ray, Wife Unit and mystery little x-file girl.

[@georgesalyer9074]

To help get air out turn to stop and bounce steering off the stops about 5 times both ways, it's a pressure spike which helps push the air out, or can vacuum out using a external reservoir

[@johnaclark1]

Ray, sometimes you forget to say "click" when you tighten a bolt. It's critical that all fasteners are torqued properly! Don't worry, though, I find myself saying "click" for you. That way you always have proper torque on all those bolts! It's the least I can do.

[@stevewhite3424]

He can always satisfy the torque trolls by doing what Eric O does at the end of his video when he says "and of course everything was torqued to factory specs" 😀

[@hansjansen7047]

I think it's great that the OEM's have gone to securing fluid lines with pop in fittings held by actual bolts, instead of threaded in fittings. It really reduces the chances of crossed threads and twisted up tubing.

[@WinzloCom]

14:24 - That’s Ray, always playing with his nuts and bolts.😂