Taking on another mess!

[@dougwilson9636]

When I was a kid, I used to read books about a character named "Encyclopedia Brown" who was called that because of his amazing level of knowledge. You sir are the Encyclopedia Brown of the machinery repair world whether it be John Deere tractors, semi trucks, field equipment or pickup trucks. The amount of knowledge you have stored away and ease with which you successfully take on some of these challenging jobs that most mere mortals would run from is nothing short of amazing. I'm not sure what you charge for a labor rate but I bet you are worth more. My dad was an Ford automotive mechanic for his entire life and he had a sticker on his tool box, front and center that said "the buck stops here". He was kind of the same mindset as you and would not sign off on a repair until it was done right. Thanks again for all the great content and keep those videos coming.

[@harddriveusame7248]

I rarely figured them out, but it was "always" Buggs (It's been awhile) fault if I remember right!

[@ElvicFarms]

This was the best comment ever, Warren is a smart man, and to hear him talk of some of the older mechanics he knew? Wow. The amount of knowledge these guys pertain is astounding

[@harddriveusame7248]

@@ElvicFarms I was referring to the book mysteries that you had to look at the back for the answer. I do like the fact that Warren actually fings the root of the problem instead of just throwing new parts on.

[@marshallsayre58]

Agreed

[@bat__bat]

Yea encyclopedia brown was a hoot. I remember that episode where he pretended to drink whiskey to pass some gang initiation so he could infiltrate them. He put cotton balls in his mouth to soak the shot. Man I always wondered if that could be done 🤔 damn stuff from childhood that sits with you. I remember unusually high amounts of Carmen San Diego at that same time 🌎💃

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Most sane people would not touch this, but I did say sane. You're a good guy for even trying to piece this mess together.

[@died4us590]

I hope the owner takes the bill to the jack asses who tore this up. IF he has to take them to court, this video will be handy. You are right about Warren, a good guy for sure, most people would walk away from this mess.

[@fastst1]

I've bought projects that were a dozen cardboard boxes and milk crates full of parts, really just a much more fun version of the classic jigsaw puzzle!

[@zukowski2023]

Yeah, nothing worse than having to fix someone else's mess. Great job Warren,nice to know when push comes to shove, you always lead the way to getting it done.. Stay Safe & Thanks for the video!

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

Thanks, take care John.

[@zukowski2023]

@@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353 Millar time is right around the corner...lol Cheers!

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

@@zukowski2023 I hear that.

[@outlaw7x77]

Wow, I can't believe you got that all back together. Incredible! The shop that took all that apart needs to face the gauntlet! Line 'em up and flog 'em.

[@mikehopkins7384]

3 days is impressive as hell with that mess

[@bat__bat]

Nothing like Duramax idling music to the ears 🛻🎶. What a great machine, chassis no rust. Great truck I bet u made someone very happy

[@bobo5884]

You piecing this back together might be the most impressive thing I have seen you do since I started watching. Nice job

[@r-s5997]

would not surprise me if they swapped the ecm because they needed a good one to fix another truck.

[@kennethdejardin795]

Hello Warren just got to say you are unbelievable you have more god given talent than anybody I’ve ever seen definitely one of a kind

[@williamriedel1686]

Courageous, smart humble and honest. Yer a rare gem.

[@philipmajor2729]

Warren your a brave man, picking up where someone else fell short. You have been here before and all you had was trouble. I hope this works out for you. The knowledge you posses is astounding.

[@billdornan4379]

Unbelievable! I’d have run away…fast! Kindest regards,British Columbia 🇨🇦

[@DaddyForeverYess]

I had a ground danglin around my KW the other day. The front housing had been apart recently. Low and behold it was a radiator ground. These repair oversights have become job security for me. Hehehe

[@fredflintstone8048]

I'm very impressed! What a puzzle. So odd that they had parts in a parts tray from one kind of an engine, and a different engine in the truck. Maybe someone just layed that magnetic parts tray in the truck with parts from another truck. Could be that someone ends up scratching their heads looking for those parts. This of course is a business that is and always has been full of crooks. An honest mechanic is absolutely worth his weight in gold.

[@scottb8175]

Years ago there was a guy who owned a 70 Mustang fastback that wanted some restoration and body work done by a friend of mine that specialized in Mustangs and Chargers. My buddy gave him a reasonable price quote for parts and labor, but the owner decided to take it to his "friend" (not really his friend, but they were all from Pakistan like he was, so I guess he preferred that) that just opened a body shop a few blocks away. They proceeded to demand a $2500 down payment for the work they "would do" (never happened) and proceeded to take the car completely apart and sell off most of the valuable parts - like the entire interior, powertrain, etc. Then it sat outside while they did nothing on the car (most of their customers had similar experiences). Then they went out of business about a year and a half later. They all just seemed to disappear as soon as the building owner evicted them, leaving behind a mess of people they owed money and work to. My buddy used to say whenever he would go past their shop those guys were always just sitting on their asses all day drinking Pepsi and eating pizza. All the Mustang owner got back was the basic unibody shell, a few sheet metal parts, and some of the suspension. He then had to go back to my friend, and it cost him a lot more money the second time.

[@canuckyank82]

Just got my xterra back from a local shop. Every time they work on it I have to go find replacement bolts and clips and parts that have gone missing. This time I had to order the windshield washer fill tube because they broke the tab on it and I can't stand stuff loose and wiggling around. On my wife's car I had to order a new battery hold down . The thieving so and so's! Thank God for the auto parts stores. Great work, Warren. Thanks for the video!

[@bcbloc02]

You are the man! That thing is a disaster getting that sorted out the first time and not having it return will be a miracle.

[@t.a.m.ttheallmightytexan3638]

Fuck it I don't need sleep let's boost Warren's video with a view a like and a comment

[@clintonharris-ot2oq]

Your videos are never boring

[@charlenepartlow7880]

You are such an interresting guy Warren ! Funny too 🙂

[@dieselhatz4247]

I agree with you Warren, that was becoming a parts truck, and the shop was holding it as they didn’t want the owner to find out. Not sure how much would of gone missing and how they’d back track with the repairs as I bet the removed parts weren’t catalogued. The shop would deny it and say they couldn’t prove who took them, the techs, other customers or random people (not sure if this truck was stored inside, I doubt it, shop space is repair space). Thank you for the upload, and taking us along once again, it is appreciated, and hope your making a few beans off of Utube for your time and effort. Stay safe out there and so do your family!!

[@Bryanja81]

If the truck was complete when it arrived and in their custody, it's 100% their responsibility. They should have to pay for every single bolt that was stripped off that truck.

[@brucerushing3212]

You are amazing ! I'm an owner operator, I wish I lived by you ! Lol

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Warren you must be a magician. That truck was sure looking a the scrap yard at one time. 🤔😃

[@bobferranti5222]

Warren, you're awesome, I'm a retired master tech and I too have had my share of night mare jobs like this one. It's frustrating but once it is finished , there's always a sense of pride in doing the job right and having it last. Keep up the great work buddy!

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Warren you really are a great mechanic awesome work 👍❤️❤️❤️ it. Take care of yourself and family and 🐕🐶🐶, Be blessed.

[@sparky11772]

Wow Warren you are a great guy for even taking that on! You are a true mechanic!

[@hddm3]

What a mess. But you’ll have it running smooth in no time

[@queenstownkid]

you amaze me warren

[@trevormansfield6740]

I thought I had strong self motivation until I started watching your channel years ago Warren. I don’t think you realise the inspiration that you give mechanics like me Warren. You were brave taking that fucking thing on. Hats off to you 👍

[@davekelley8520]

You are truly amazing there's not to many people willing to tackle a mess like that good job

[@terryrogers1025]

To me there is nothing more irritating then following thru on some thing another person has taken apart and scattered all the components all over creation. All I will say about that other shop is they’re going to be good for your business, if you you don’t go nuts first. How you remember all the things you do amazes me young man and your customer is one lucky cuss having you work on that truck. Thanks for the ride along sir.

[@dondiego2262]

I never could make money with jobs like that , and I don't miss doing them

[@MrCrabbing]

Nice job nearly done, nice sense of achievement when a job like that goes back together all working correctly

[@rodneymacfarlane1707]

A MAN WITH A WEALTH OF TALENT . YOU ARE SO GIFTED CHEERS , KEEP ON KEEPING ON , KEEP SAFE

[@280813jb]

Warren, you are the Mr Fix it for your area. Everyone knows that if someone has messed up something, take it to Warren he will figure it out and fix it.

[@reedmartin6614]

Another PUZZLE to fit together! Thanks for your time and effort to bring us along!

[@robertprelewitz4511]

Putting a puzzle together is one thing, trying to find the missing pieces is another. Unbelievable!!

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

You should have gone to the shop that took all the parts and confronted them about it and got them to replace the missing items. If it was me I would name and shame them. Well done getting it all back together Warren, that would have stumped a lot of people trying to get it back together.

[@2nickles647]

It's not worth the time and effort and d headache. Plus you don't have actual proof. Just because the shop received this mess this way doesn't mean they lost all the parts. I've done jobs like this. Told the customer I don't buy parts partlet due they will not pay for parts. I've been stiffed a few times. So I let them know out front. No matter what they say. I just say. You buy parts that's missing or needed. Period.

[@Tadhakes67]

Your the best!!! Enjoy watching you always

[@tomwatkins4730]

Good work, Warren. Trying to restore someone else's botched work is worse than challenging. I do the same in the antique furniture business. Now, if someone else tried to 'fix' something, I usually won't accept the job. This failing economy, engineered by the Einsteins in DC (District of Circuses?), has changed survival strategies in the survival game, as you have pointed out.

[@kneedeepinit]

Hard times may be coming for most of us but the farmers should be fine. With the cost of new, they will be fixing what they got. You are going to be ok

[@carlsommer4186]

Wow Warren. I can’t believe a dealer did this to a customers’ vehicle! The customer should sue this outfit for sure. I guess you just can’t fix stupid! Great job taking care of your customer.

[@nomad7412]

Awesome ! Your skills are obvious , even to none mechanics. I have so much respect for what you do my friend.

[@dpf1119]

Impressive as hell. Warren has taught me that where there’s a will, there’s a way.

[@douglasruddick9656]

Warren ,you talk about re-man I was working for a guy servicing a liebherr and they had used 6 cylinder Cummins,with my curiosity I got out a 1/2 ratchet and tried turning it by hand ,I got to 180 and it went donk , uh ok so I went the other way I got a little more turn and it went donk I told the guy in the workshop and he just laughed and he tried ,he looked at me and just walked away shaking his head I just carried on laughing 😂😂😂

[@robertoobregon3750]

Good deal getting this truck going for the owner. Too bad the guy that worked on it and took it apart could not figure out that it was just the exhaust gaskets.

[@rammy630]

Don`t you just love sorting out other peoples messes LOL Nice job as usual !

[@philbailey496]

Wow man. Your skills are beyond incredible. That poor guy has gone through all that cost just for leaky manifold gaskets. I am no mechanic, But even i would of had an idea what the ticking may of been and yet that things been pulled to pieces. I have come across those people in the past. There's plenty out there for sure.

[@petepeeff5807]

Their are two types of people...... Those who make messes and those that clean up the messes. Good Luck

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

AMAZING..HOPE HE PAYS THE BILL

[@northwoodsguy1538]

You like punishment don't you. LOL Impressed with your skill.

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey Warren you’re a saint! The dirty bastards deserve a good beating! I know shops that have a sign saying if you worked on it the labor rate is doubled. Thanks much for the Friday entertainment. I always enjoy your videos much.

[@dcw1540]

Wow Warren you know what your doing.impressive😊

[@henryhurricane]

Cracking job Warren, you have the patience of a saint, working out what goes where, what is missing etc.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Fantastic job Warren as always

[@davidwalk9045]

That was amazing, seeing you put that back together. That was more impressive than the motor swaps in the big truck.

[@joemonroe3811]

You are freaking amazing I swear you're the best mechanic I've ever seen have another great day my friend you deserve it

[@bruceslattengren8587]

Simply amazing your awesome put together somebody else’s mess way to go keep on keeping on

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I was thinking the same thing with the exhaust leak. Looks like they reused the old gaskets. As I disassemble stuff I put it in the cab or in the bed so it always stays with the vehicle. They weren't planning to fix that truck. Awesome job Warren!!!

[@sreid3733]

Stand back genius at work. Great job good to see it runnin.🛠

[@kenmccormick3052]

that shop left that truck in a state beyond a mess.

[@jse3704]

Amazing reconstruction!!

[@chrislabauve8779]

i know the feeling fixing other peoples mess, i do small engine work , i have a customer give me a rider , he drove it to a shop 2 get the deck repaired , he went 2 pick it up n could not start it . he was told he needed a new crankshaft .i found the fuel shutoff solenoid was disconected lol

[@mrbill8542]

You the man, Warren !!!!

[@heavymachinery2843]

Great job warren

[@geraldguyette470]

You made another happy ending to a sad story Warren , your the man !

[@andrewrobinson2869]

Well Warren I am very impressed at what you did to get this girl running. Fantastic job. I hope the owner gets money back from the other mob. Who are obviously not mechanics. Great Work.

[@unclebuzz6913]

I really really dislike fixing other people's shit... It always takes me twice as much time to figure out just what is fucked up.. Then once I get that figured out, then something so stupid is always shuts me down. So I look for all the stupid shit first, then proceed to the next, obvious things, to me.. You are a man with a hell of a lot of patience. I think your knowledge is vast and your common sense is unsurpassed... God bless you and your loved ones Godspeed

[@danasixty5402]

Sounds Sweet Warren , good work 😊

[@nilesthoma4880]

Impressive.... lol always a challenge to put together a bucket of bolts that someone else tore apart.

[@mikus4242]

You are fearless! Great job!

[@inmate666]

It's projects like this one that reminds me of why I just stay retired. Way less headaches and stress being able to just watch you you fix um.

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

Dam warren your a brave soul taking on that mess! What a disaster they left that poor truck in! This is exactly what happens when you hire kids and don't train them properly and want to pay your " mechanics" 14 bucks an hour 🤦

[@JonDingle]

You are a rare man taking that on Warren. Most mechanics l know would turn it that motor away. Great work young man!

[@andyloebrown8250]

I reserve the word "awesome" for God. Warren, you are amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@kylechapman4522]

good guy ...helping people and taking on a challenge...thanks for the video ..

[@Videowatcher2.0]

You are good at what you do!!!!

[@robgervais2998]

Warren, there was still another loose ground wire slightly above where you had put the grounding bolt into the block on the right side front of the engine, although you may have noticed off camera later and re-attached it. thanks for the video

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Warren 😃 what a cluster that other shop caused, your a hero for putting it all back together and getting it running, you just can't believe what they did to the owner. Some people have no morals at all, but I guess that goes for alot of money grabbing a, holes. Thanks for the video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, and the doggies. Stuart Uk.

[@themalewhale59]

That was a real victory to fix that. I hope the owner sues the ass off that other shop.

[@carl_h]

you brought that one back from the grave

[@mikeoakes7721]

You do amazing work. I hate having to figure out someone else’s mess..

[@TheDieselStop]

Warren this is a good reason why I don’t like the duramax it has 40% more moving parts under the hood than a Cummins.

[@pc5569]

What a mess Warren. You continue to do remarkable work.

[@jrjenner]

Warren. You are truly amazing

[@Rangerdnger]

Man what a mess. Not many people would touch that. You are not scared of hard work my friend

[@kenarrigo]

Great job

[@scottbaker1018]

Thanks brother. You are a inspiration to this mess of today’s society to encourage this generation to do somethig other than computers and video games. It’s not gravy and good times. It’s the pride of fixing things and we don’t need any freaking trophies

[@karljacobson1575]

I bet it’s hard as hell to mechanic after someone else !!! I bet you will get it!! Sure enjoy your channel...

[@karnesmotorsports]

Getting ready to rip into another Duramax myself. Doing injectors on my LB7 go figure. I did the heads on my LLY a couple years ago. Mahle grade C gaskets and ARP studs on the LLY.

[@raycollington4310]

Amazing that the owner can find someone brave or clever enough to take this cluster of a job on. While this video is hilarious entertainment for the channel, the people responsible for the debacle do not come out of this well. Local vehicle owners will be having second thoughts about who they entrust their vehicle to. Thank you Warren.

[@37903eral]

That was a nightmare, we have a shop like the in N E Oklahoma. I don't know how they stay in business. Good job Warren your knowledge is out of this world.

[@charlesnoble7256]

Warren been watching for a couple years now and wondering when your gonna show how you have service truck set up with tools and parts. I respect the hell out of you i look forward to seeing your videos everyday your a down to earth guy

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello Warren. It a good job you have the pashance for these jobs. You have done well putting that Engine back together Warren.

[@johnandcarolynmills3061]

Warren, You are the Man. Pat the Pups

[@alannichols8977]

Great job as usual Warren 👍👍

[@dennisbailey4296]

Did you plane the exhaust manifolds? I agree that the manifolds were leaking for sure!! It's going to be fun to find all the missing bolts!!

[@mikerichardson7658]

Warren,I ran into a problem like that in Viet Nam on a UH-1C.The day shift tore it down and could not figure how to get the oil cooler back in it.They were trying to put a H model cooler into a C model and trust me brother they want fit and don't even look alike....You da man...Love watching a pro at work

[@Prariedog]

Simply amazing Warren I bet your new customer is very happy to get his truck back . Safe travels

[@maxxtech8532]

Wow awesome job Warren!

[@rickytart1028]

Wow what a cleanup...Much enjoyed shipmate.