Part 1: Burning Oil Leak (Dripping on Exhaust) Subaru Forester 2.5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zma1Z2SEdtysa5Y
@ap-ir8yk6 ай бұрын
Hi. using needle nose plier to twist tube works great
@peterjay19686 ай бұрын
@@ap-ir8yk The size of the timing cover is a major part of the problem as the expansion and contraction of an aluminum cover that big will cause the sealant to separate over time. YMMV
@ken2tou6 ай бұрын
Hey Ray, how many hours did this job end up taking? You said book time was 7.5. What was your time? If you don’t mind sharing.
@michaelpressman72036 ай бұрын
@@peterjay1968& O-rings
@montanaharkinАй бұрын
Ray, what was the total time on the reseal?
@johnfriend8626 ай бұрын
An old retired mechanic, now in his 70's, taught me a trick for O-rings and seals. If you want them to stick so a surface like around that oil passage and are afraid they'll fall out on install, use either a bit of grease or a bit of Vaseline on the seal. Since those products are oil based they'll break down in the oil with no ill effects, and they'll allow the seal or O-ring to stick like they're glued in place until you get it put together.
@aBigMeanie6 ай бұрын
vasoline or "seal swell", good old advise.
@chrissavage59666 ай бұрын
I don't do this sort of stuff for a living, so bear that in mind...but when doing something of this sort where accuracy is important, I always use some guide pins to help align things before they 'land'. Takes all the drama out of it. Just some all-thread of the right pitch, or spare bolts with the heads cut off. Long enough so you can easily remove them once the part is in place and the proper fixing bolts can be fitted. It's a method I always use when splitting/mating an engine & gearbox too. Again, saves a load of drama and hassle as well as reducing the risk of damaging things.
@justpray3656 ай бұрын
I just did an oil pan gasket, and I used that method. Works great. I also put Vaseline on any o-rings.
@meganluke4446 ай бұрын
The engine has alignment dowels for that cover.
@shakerman556 ай бұрын
@@meganluke444 Longer studs give you a surface to hang it on and allows you to make sure it’s aligned before you get too close and touch anything. It works well. Felpro puts plastic studs with some of their oil pan gasket kits.
@CrimeVid6 ай бұрын
Oil !
@michaelschweizer47726 ай бұрын
Agree, have a selection of bolts with heads removed to use for both auto and pinsetter cover alignment issues.
@wacowildcat6 ай бұрын
This weekend im replacing wifes oil pressure sensor, valve cover gasket, cleaning maf sensor and throttle body. Between our two cars Ray has helped me save over 6000 dollars in labor costs at the garage. Hes a great teacher. Awkward phrasing. She has a 2010 Rav 4. 4 cylinder. 112k miles.
@sharthun20096 ай бұрын
I second this.
@johnriley87136 ай бұрын
Yes, and here's a guy that also describes what he's doing (and why he's doing it), so you can actually LEARN.
@wayneessar74896 ай бұрын
Is your Wife General Motors or Ford?
@wallace39536 ай бұрын
Truth is, (Ray, do not read this), but this guy knows everything, and knows how to do everything. And, like the Real Americans of yesterday, he is never afraid to just show other people how to do real work.
@clbcl56 ай бұрын
@@wayneessar7489Or an import?
@scottklaske77536 ай бұрын
Just a trick I learned years ago. Cut the heads off of a couple bolts the same size and thread them in the top holes . Set the front cover on the bolts and slide the cover to its home.
@guyconnell22506 ай бұрын
The amount of time you guys have to take to preempt and counteract the keyboard warriors is phenomenal. It seems some people only watch KZbin to "critique" what they see in negative fashion.
@uniquelydamaged6 ай бұрын
Ray, I'm not a mechanic. Hell, I'm not even much of a DIYer outside of oil changes and basic maintenance, but I love watching your videos. I've learned a ton and you've given me confidence enough to move beyond routine maintenance. I'll be replacing the oil cooler lines on my 20 year old Tahoe soon, and if I can muster up the courage to drop the front differential, I'll be replacing the oil pan gasket and pickup tube o-ring while I'm at it. Cheers, sir. Thanks for the content!
@sammorgan23906 ай бұрын
It's great that you can show us so much of the work so closely as you do it, thanks
@stephenvale26246 ай бұрын
With aluminum you might consider digging at things like those O-rings with toothpicks, and plastic hooks instead of steel O-ring picks. Also using plastic ice scrapers to scrape old sealant instead of metal tools. I just use one of those free (from Lowes or Home Depot) wood paint stirring sticks.
@george88736 ай бұрын
You talking about the pressure washer trigger failing reminded me of my hunter safety course I had to take before I could get my first hunting license when I was a teenager 35 years ago. The instructor drilled into our heads that a gun safety is a mechanical device that can sometimes fail. He was a great safety instructor that was very serious about gun safety. As everyone needs to be.
@aaronbritt20256 ай бұрын
@3:40... These re-leak because after you seal these, you MUST let the RTV cure overnight before refilling. Most shops won't do that because they want the car off the lift to get the next paying customer in. This is why I always seal these at the end of the day, so they can sit overnight. When you fill these, oil pools there. That's why all that oil dumped out when you loosened the cover. If the RTV is wet, oil will push a path through as it sit there and the RTV soaks in oil. @19:10... Know what help with phalange fatigue AND saves money? caulking gun with the big tubes of RTV Grey.
@chrissmithz3146 ай бұрын
depends on what rtv you use though. Permatex makes fast curing (1 minute, 90 minute) grey and black rtv's. though i agree with what you're saying regardless, longer the better.
@aaronbritt20256 ай бұрын
@@chrissmithz314 The fast cure stuff is great for DIY use, but it's too expensive for most shops. It's almost three times the price of Grey.
@brianpagemodeltrains6 ай бұрын
After watching your videos for several years, now I have a thing about getting hose clamps matched to the witness marks as well. Apparently, this type of OCD is contagious - Thanks a lot Ray...
@randyedelen57706 ай бұрын
a lot of the times it will leak if you don't.
@sulljason6 ай бұрын
@@randyedelen5770 Was gonna say but you beat me to it.
@CamoKing20126 ай бұрын
Unfortunately in this world we got too many angry trolls that all they do is sit there and try to make other people's lives miserable Ray you have more Integrity in your pinky finger the most mechanics do in their entire body appreciate what you do keep up the good work don't let the trolls get to you they will never be happy no matter what you do those people just live to be miserable and live to nitpick
@Calango7416 ай бұрын
You told us a lot with only 6 words: "I hate it when she leaves." That says so much about you and Wifey and how good your relationship is. Hell... just the fact that you can work together speaks volumes! You're a blessed man, Ra-Ray...
@Calango7416 ай бұрын
@@clbcl5 what the hell are you talking about? Why are you referring to a previous video and saying something that has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with what I said?
@Calango7416 ай бұрын
@@clbcl5 What is wrong with you? There's absolutely nothing inappropriate about the term "wifey". That's even how I have my wife's number saved on my cell phone. If Lauren and Ray don't have a problem with her being called "Wife Unit", why would they have a problem with the term "wifey"? SMH...
@rjb63276 ай бұрын
Ra-Ray? Really? 🤔🤨
@jean-francoisaubry6 ай бұрын
@@Calango741 The troll is gone
@Calango7416 ай бұрын
@@rjb6327 Yeah, it's short for Rainman Ray. What's the problem?
@pokefan50226 ай бұрын
It is amazing how people think you should remove the engine or replace the head gasket. It is so easy to judge when the work doesn’t come out of your pocket.
@donaldpender49386 ай бұрын
I do enjoy watching you work but for the life of me can’t explain why I watch you do a car I don’t own. Keep doing them I like watching.
@jake_6 ай бұрын
People forget that these videos involve real work done at a real repair shop, not a hobby. Which means there are real customers, paying their hard earned money to fix their car, not to offer us entertainment. We can't expect them to pay extra so that we can see this or that.
@RainmanRaysRepairs6 ай бұрын
Well said 🫡
@rajbeekie71246 ай бұрын
Mechanics are different. My mechanic told me it is fine to wash your engine with a regular garden hose, never use a pressure washer. Water may seep into covered electrical circuits and cause problems later on due to corrosion, etc. .
@raehenson97386 ай бұрын
You pulled another sneaky in there, you failed to show us putting the oil pan plug back in . I was in panic mode for a few minutes. Anywho another job well done .
@renaldbrideau6 ай бұрын
same here😅
@Masterplan156 ай бұрын
Glad I wasn't the only one😂
@johnkendrick73046 ай бұрын
No matter what else happens that Subaru is getting the best oil change it's ever had
@shakerman556 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@mtebaldi16 ай бұрын
Use what you want Ray, it's your business, and you're the BOSS and OWNER.
@imfloridano54486 ай бұрын
After teaching us students how to repair a multitude of different types of vehicles you must be mentally and physically exhausted. Tell Lauren the "Wife Unit" that I really appreciate that she is there to support a husband and father👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. Ray keep doing wat y'all are doin to help us DIY'ers who may not be able to afford having our vehicles repaired. You really to simplify vehicle repairs 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾
@AstroBoyAU6 ай бұрын
That is WHY I'll go to a decent mechanic to get my car repaired. Ray knows what he's doing and makes it look simple to us lay people. The amount of tools he has on hand to do a plethora of different tasks, must have cost in itself a small fortune.
@eddieMurphy111116 ай бұрын
You do what you want its your garage and you are the Mechanic there are to many keyboard warriors thanks for the video
@rjb63276 ай бұрын
Why couldn't the previous shop find this? Trying not to go into a higher tax bracket? Going the extra mile with the hose down. I'm impressed. Nice job Ray.
@waynesitarz4246 ай бұрын
There are torque specs for those cover bolts, pulley bolts and crankbolt.
@robertwitkowski16506 ай бұрын
Its nice to see the front of the motor facing the front of the car.
@fubartotale33896 ай бұрын
Thats why Subarus AWD system is the best, all drive shafts are the same length. It sounds like a small thing, but it makes a huge practical difference.
@thadcox5298Ай бұрын
Wow other videos made this job look a lot harder. Pulling the engine and everything. Had me wanting to sell my Impreza. Now I'm motivated to do this at home. Thanks for the videos.
@deangaryjames6 ай бұрын
Don't know why but i was holding my breath when you was refitting the timing cover, please carry out this operation faster in future as i nearly lost consciousness, thanks Ray. . . Signing off
@jamesskelton21286 ай бұрын
I was a general contractor for 35yrs and I always had people come and said that’s not the way we did it up north but out of respect I would let it just go even though I wanted to tell them to go back up north..
@fubartotale33896 ай бұрын
We're very happy to go (and stay) here up north, thank you very much.
@ronwade22066 ай бұрын
Well I DID this work and I am perfectly happy to watch you struggle with these nightmares and not me. Happy Sunday off and tomorrow too, it's a holiday.😊
@bigdaddymak14396 ай бұрын
Use a dab of grease on your orings to keep them from falling out. While i understand why someone would say pull the engine and do an engine reseal. I find it amusing that they assume the customer has unlimited funds to do such things. Great videos have a great day!
@KeithJenkinsvideos6 ай бұрын
If front of the car is on jack stands pretty high then the oil won't drip down it'll drip back in the engine then after you clean it it'll stay clean
@dond.2006 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the Subaru timing cover leak repair video. You are very patient and careful. On another note…The Faux Cobra is getting really dusty in your shop. I think you should cover the car with the car cover it had on when it was towed in.
@CrimeVid6 ай бұрын
I agree with the guy that said that a couple of long lead in dowels would be helpful !
@rickhansen17536 ай бұрын
Ray, watching you use brake clean to make things nice and shiny is very satisfying. I'm glad you have good ventilation in your shop.
@nmsidewinder6 ай бұрын
2006 2wd with 2.7l engine. Its had a small oil leak on the timing cover that started just after warranty ran out. Took it in for an estimate on what it cost to fix it. The dealer told me it would cost $2500 and they would need 3 days to fix it. Needless to say I didn't have them do it. That was years ago so I imagine it costs a .ot more. The thing about doing the job is the timing chain cover connects/seals at the bottom to the oil pan. And it seals at the top to tthe valve cover. You can't do the job correctly unless you reseal the oil pan to remove the oil pN you have to pull the engine out of the truck because a frame cross that run under the oil pan. You had an easy job on the car you worked on. 😊😊😊
@rusinjeff59596 ай бұрын
Good job Ray you got us again, after you lowered the car the oil pan Bolt was not back in and you never showed yourself putting it back in then you filled it up with oil which could’ve ran right back out into the oil pan bucket and then blown up the engine but nope you put it in while we were not looking
@johnt.8486 ай бұрын
Brake cleaning the Timing Cover just confirms Degreaser is much better suited for that purpose.
@ena66316 ай бұрын
Spot on Ray, oil and seals hate each others guts. LEAK city, if they meet. Great job, as always. Total GENIUS.
@robertpimpo46986 ай бұрын
You got the right stuff on that right ray my go to sealer nothing else comes close I can't beleive they don't sell a gasket for it it's all glue now and you wonder why engines all leak at 50,000. Miles
@davidlittle90106 ай бұрын
Kind of funny that Mrs. Rainman never arrives, she just leaves. 😀
@MrRunner6 ай бұрын
The cause of this is endemic to women. It is called FDA. Female Disappearing Act. When you are out with your wife somewhere, if you take your eyes off her for one second, look back....`poof' she's gone. She will then appear from another direction and give you Royal rooty toot for wandering off. It is truly terrifying. I try to stay at home much of the time.
@JohnnyFrickinRico5 ай бұрын
Great video Ray. I personally hate working on Subarus especially the older Legacy models with the Turbo. Total PITA!
@johnrustic6 ай бұрын
It's the little things when you said 86.2 percent I just thought that was awesome. I love the ethics, attitude, work, etc. I was trying to tell my 8 year old how awesome it is watching these videos, she agrees.
@robertbaird20056 ай бұрын
Just did this one, couple of items, possibly not necessary but I, just to be sure, put rtv around the bolt holes on the outside edge of the cover as well. I also tighten all the bolts just past finger tight then to 5 ftlbs. the next day. To give the rtv a chance to set up a bit to help ensure some stays in the joint.
@robertmcbee46716 ай бұрын
I was watching this video and you mentioned "blowing out" the block to clean it from debris. I was thinking why not use Brake Kleen to degrease and clean the block. Then I got to thinking now you have contaminated the oil in the block with the Brake Kleen. I was thinking why not use alcohol, isopropyl or methanol as a cleaning agent. The alcohol will remove the oil and grease, as it breaks that stuff down, and then leave you with clean areas in which to place your gaskets. Using the alcohol would have saved you and oil change. Only meant as a helpful suggestion and food for thought!
@garygross35906 ай бұрын
Also nice not having service manager yelling at you. why is this job taking so long 🎉
@AstroBoyAU6 ай бұрын
I think that's the reason why Ray struck out on his own and doing so well, One thing I've noticed with Ray and that is his attention to detail in his work. You can see he prides himself in doing it right the first time. Makes me think of how many mistakes he must have made while being an apprentice. I'm sure though that he does his research before tackling some jobs.
@fubartotale33896 ай бұрын
A note to all you Subaru "experts" out there, the engine with the head gasket issues was the EJ series, which was discontinued almost a decade ago. the replacement engines (FA and FB) do not have head gasket issues.
@garyalford93946 ай бұрын
Yet !!!
@philipmackin10256 ай бұрын
Watch Part 1. Owner had already replaced the head gaskets.
@BillMalcolm-tn3kq6 ай бұрын
The basement warriors gotta keep on trying, I guess. 12 years of no head gasket failures on FB engines, but hey, let's guffaw about an ancient issue limited to EJ 2.5 SOHC. Okay -- haw haw.
@BillMalcolm-tn3kq6 ай бұрын
Yup, 2010 or thereabouts was when the switch was made to low tension piston rings byjust about all manufacturers. Toyota had a hell of an oil drinking problem, all now forgotten by the armchair experts, because, Toyota.
@JD-ce4so6 ай бұрын
The FA and FB do have head gasket leaks and where sealant is used. The FA and FB have updated head gasket designs.
@SeanBZA6 ай бұрын
Subaru engine assembly plant has robotic arms that apply the sealant, so that every one has the same amount of sealant, so they do not leak during warranty period.
@sulljason6 ай бұрын
Ray obviously needs cyberpunk arms for RTV application. Never get tired holding em above you shoulders too! Think of the possibilities! Then holographic repair manuals in cyber eyes. Idk maybe Ray WOULD go for it just for the novelty and scifi.
@fubartotale33896 ай бұрын
As does every manufacturer.
@obiesunstreak24096 ай бұрын
FB engine, had the cover off, customer should have had you do a timing chain/water pump because you are right there. They are going to regret not doing it.
@BillMalcolm-tn3kq6 ай бұрын
FB engine. The first FA was direct injection/port injection fitted to Scion FR-S and BRZ, arrived in mid 2012. Yup, the FB arrived before the FA.
@beefeekeefee6 ай бұрын
FA had a timing belt. FB has timing chain and water pump is external and driven by serpentine belt so no need to pull the cover to change.
@amdstrollo30746 ай бұрын
FA uses a chain as well, both F are very similar to eachother, you are thinking of the EJ @@beefeekeefee
@obiesunstreak24096 ай бұрын
FB, edit because I typed FA.
@remogaggi826 ай бұрын
Maybe he never offered it
@petebach72216 ай бұрын
R & R engine is the way to go on Subaru boxer motors. It’ll save you time, make the repair better, and save your back. Been there, done that.
@bradfordmoore58036 ай бұрын
Hopefully no one miss understands what I'm about to say, but I find it relaxing and easy to fall asleep listening to Ray work on his cars. When it's time to go to bed.
@polishhotdog9336 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that....
@bradfordmoore58036 ай бұрын
@@polishhotdog933 why it's like listening to a podcast.
@polishhotdog9336 ай бұрын
@@bradfordmoore5803 a podcast of endless babble.
@VishalPatel-ge3nv6 ай бұрын
I understand exactly what you are saying.
@andrewhoultАй бұрын
Not checking the PCV valve is why a lot of these leak afterwards despite changing gaskets/goo etc. Even a lot of dealerships don't do it. Of course, the more often the oil changes the less likely the pcv gets blocked.
@desoneill54896 ай бұрын
I don't pressure wash my engine. I spray my engine with kerosine with my air compressor and use only the garden hose to clean it off after the kero treatment. I find that most of the water simply beeds off quickly and leave it out in the sun to dry off. I don't expect my mechanics or even myself to work on a dirty, greasy, oily engine. The added advantage is that you can identify any oil leaks and attend to them as soon as they occur. The problem with pressure washers is that they force moisture into sealed bearings like those on the idler wheels and even the alternator etc.
@hansjansen70476 ай бұрын
I've often wondered why mechanics don't take pictures of the serpentine routing before they take the belt off. The first time I had a belt failure , the belt was still hanging on the stationary pulleys,s so no clue to how it was routed. A mechanic that was handy ( not just knowledgeable , but actually present as well ) had no clue either but knew there was another unit with the same engine and we copied that. I drew a picture of the routing in the owner's manual on the page that dealt with related repairs for the next time the belt failed, and in the next 700,000 klms, that happened twice.
@michaelstoliker9716 ай бұрын
The Right Stuff is the good stuff. The only time it ever failed on me was sealing an Austin Healy 3000 rear engine plate, and it only failed because the rear cover plate was shaped like a Pringle. It wasn't obvious to the naked eye.
@ravennightwatch18466 ай бұрын
I have used those tips before (the tornado tips) and I have to say that the one you have is significantly smaller than the one I used. They are still dangerous like you said. But I can say that you are right and you have a effective area that you have to stay in. I used one that was 4500 psi and 5100 rpm (professional grade) and used it on diesel island concrete pads at a truck stop.
@DonFarmer-hq5sw6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Subaru content ❤
@mtebaldi16 ай бұрын
Best coolant funnel if you use the correct fittings for it to work correctly. I also like the vacuum tool to fill the radiator and block.
@johncooper46376 ай бұрын
I know you work on a lot of different vehicles but I found that getting the right size bolts, cutting the heads off and hand screwing them in as guide pins makes things a lot easier. I did that with my Dodge aftermarket transmission cover. That cover reinstall would have been easier if you had bolts you could hang it on while putting it in place.
@earlking42996 ай бұрын
Ray is good to his customers never up charge the for something that they don’t need
@peted52176 ай бұрын
Subaru is good service vehicle for shop profitability. Generally high quality worthy of expensive repairs needed from aging.
@acdii6 ай бұрын
Subahoo engines haven't changed much since the 90's, used to do a lot of Subahoo engine repairs, mainly leaking valve covers and timing chains. Also got really good at swapping turbos on them.
@AuronFFX6 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving your customers the white glove treatment. I can tell you, I don't know many mechanics who wash up your car after working on it. If I lived in Florida I would definitely take my car to you for any maintenance or repairs. Up here in Ontario we actually still have coin operated car washes. I find they do a better job than the "touchless" washes here especially in the winter it pays to have the precision to clean your undercarriage of salt. you can even wash your mats and even your pet. They usually have a pet wash in the same building.
@johnthreefifteen6 ай бұрын
I used a tip like that to clean my driveway, the found the proper tool.
@merlecoggins77126 ай бұрын
I always put a little grease in the o-ring grooves. It helps hold the o-rings in place and lets things slide into place easier upon reassembly.
@boostcreep47496 ай бұрын
Job looks like a pita!! much respect Rainman!
@dbeckley436 ай бұрын
Ray I think you did a superior job, most shops would not have cleaned that diamond cover off like you did your attention to detail makes me wish I could send my car to you but I live in Ohio thanks for the content
@DocZoidberg5496 ай бұрын
I use a lot more brake clean since watching Ray. I would imagine the manufacturers love that. 😅
@1crustyoldmsgtretired8706 ай бұрын
I use brake clean on wasps and hornets around the house... Drops them like a rock!
@garyalford93946 ай бұрын
Brake kleen is getting pretty expensive !!!
@DocZoidberg5496 ай бұрын
@@garyalford9394 Cheapest place to buy it is Walmart.
@shakerman556 ай бұрын
Ray has made the price of brake clean go up!😂
@KillSwitchGarage6 ай бұрын
@@1crustyoldmsgtretired870 make sure you light em up!
@theodavies87546 ай бұрын
Laser cleaning looks promising, I'd be very unhappy if I asked someone not to wash but they did anyway. If it's not been agreed in advance and you decide to pressure wash it's on you. I don't use a pressure washer but there's no time crunch.
@davidrush82836 ай бұрын
It is better for the machine to keep the trigger pulled when starting and makes it easy to pull the 2nd or 3rd time. Thank you for your time
@gerrycarmichael13916 ай бұрын
On scoobies it is generally easier to pull the engine if you have to do anything. That said most scooby owners (I've rebuilt over a dozen) would have refreshed the heads and the waterpump while you were in there. With that kind of milage you're gonna be back in there soon for the head gaskets. But at a minimum it would have been easier to pull the cooling package first.
@mikedeboer76356 ай бұрын
I have used that line many a time when telling my students what tools they should buy. tools are and should be treated as an investment. they should make you money before you have to replace or upgrade them.
@MrDopey326 ай бұрын
This one went way better than the last one, that's for sure. Granted this one is a newer model, but newer is not always better. 😊 Great show, Ray!
@skismosis6 ай бұрын
when my mechanic went into my 2005 Honda Accord v6 engine with 209, 000 miles he said the belt was still in fine condition and the only reason we replaced it all was due to the water pump leaking, sooo, i trust the honda timing system a lot more that all that chain.
@ph00z006 ай бұрын
Thumbs up for the brake clean pressure washer
@CheerfulTent-ww4hr6 ай бұрын
Can you get a 55 gal barrel?
@ph00z006 ай бұрын
@@CheerfulTent-ww4hr :) it's the pressure that is half the magic. If the canister is rated appropriately, maybe.
@terrymax53406 ай бұрын
People need to stop complaining. You'r work exceeded others.
@dcbacon16 ай бұрын
Ray does not ruin stuff!
@gordonleahy13646 ай бұрын
Rays car wash and automotive repair shop
@BillMalcolm-tn3kq6 ай бұрын
Looked like a damn fine job to me, Ray. Well done. The gormless Subie techs who couldn't fix my evap issues on my Legacy GT, I dumped for an indie guy -- his schtick was turboing Subie engines to the limit. But he at least knew his way around Subies -- made things look like a cakewalk. Dealers are the service people to avoid in general, I think.
@Taillighttim266 ай бұрын
That's a really great brake clean power washer never knew that they had any other type of delivery options besides a spray can that worked really good
@richarddouchkov94536 ай бұрын
It may be wasteful to some, but when I do an oil change on my vehicles, I always tip about 1/2L of new oil in the engine with the drain plug removed just to flush the residual bad oilio that seems to remain in the sump.
@johndickerson93284 ай бұрын
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Apply a little bit of White Lithium Grease to the "O"- Rings, and they will stay in. And No, they will NOT swell up either.
@lawrencesall2156 ай бұрын
Most car washes also have a lead team that will use high pressure guns to clean off bugs, like you they keep at a distance away.
@ghettsumm79496 ай бұрын
I personally would put cardboard in front of the radiator to protect it, but I'm clumsy anyway 😂. Good job Rainman.
@christopheranton37596 ай бұрын
I've read these engines require 'bleeding' of all the air in the cooling system because of the location of the thermostat. Air gets trapped above the thermostat in the housing and the thermostat will stay closed causing the engine to overheat. Replacement thermostats come with a tiny one-way bleeder valve off to the side to help with this problem.
@davidcraven2776 ай бұрын
You need to clean the surface's with denatured alcohol and a lint free cloth brake clean leaves a residue and won't seal over time the best silicone for this repair is Wacker gray (vacker)
@bblod48966 ай бұрын
What I don't like about the sealant method is the short time available before the stuff starts to set (work time). Gaskets don't have that issue. Thanks for the video. p.s. I do like those hose clamp pliers.
@TXCherokee6 ай бұрын
Love the Banks box on top of engine
@rusty11876 ай бұрын
I love Subaru's!!! You can take the whole car apart with only 4 sizes of wrenches.
@Bo-Dog6 ай бұрын
It's naturally aspirated so the head gasket will probably last 300kmiles +. Turbo Subuaru engines heads are known to blow oftenly.
@sellC19646 ай бұрын
I replaced both head gaskets on an outback with the engine in the car. SImply loosened engine mount bolts and twisted engine.
@chrischallacombe34776 ай бұрын
YAY!!! Brake Clean effects!! Always gets a thumbs up from me Ray! Cheers!!
@josephbradshaw53536 ай бұрын
Use Vaseline or transmission assembly lube to hold in the o rings on assembly makes things much easier.
@pollisoong6 ай бұрын
13:10 the air with bottle did very good clean on valvecover :)
@19piney556 ай бұрын
Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to clean that cover in the parts washer with a brush?
@michaelabbott5116 ай бұрын
Ray good to see you have your priorities straight 😅 large cup of coffee, sitting on battery, Yep I love sitting here first thing in the morning with my coffee and watch your videos first thing ,before I start my day😅 GOOD MORNING TO Wife Unit and Dave too😅
@justpray3656 ай бұрын
Put a dab of Vaseline on the o-rings. Keeps them in place and lubricates at the same time.
@CheerfulTent-ww4hr6 ай бұрын
K/Y
@ronaldbrosius74886 ай бұрын
Put grease on oring, and install, not alot. The grease will help hold oring in place
@johandelange10386 ай бұрын
Hi Ray. I am in South Africa and dealers and service centers refuse to presure wash (or even hose down) engines. Tjey claim it may damage electronics like the vehicle computer. I would imagine that these units are properly sealed an should not be affected. What is your take on this. I love your channel and wish we had someone like you close by.
@johnlongmore57506 ай бұрын
I feel like I have witnessed a miracle with that many bolts going back into a scoob-aly block without one of them cheesing out