This HARBOR FREIGHT Tool Made The Jag F-Type Engine Removal EASY

[@zkdadof4]

The volume of work accomplished on this channel is underappreciated.

[@keithbroh5730]

Honestly John I can’t believe you aren’t at a million subscribers already. I’ve noticed your views have stayed pretty much consistent and I just wanna say I think it’s all the algorithm to blame. Your videos are so top notch it’s not even funny, you have this odd thing about your videos where they almost feel, produced even though sometimes it’s obvious there is next to no editing besides cutting. I hope anyone who really enjoys your videos always likes and comments because it really is the only way to get the algorithms to work for you

[@Z32andCG6]

It's not enough drama and hype to trigger the metrics. This just good ol wrenching content and that's unfortunately not as rewarded.

[@normiels3]

@@sys-administrator nobody asked dude. Gtfo

[@harrysmith5353]

I wouldnt say top notch . 4 out of 10 videos are above average and informative the rest are fillers .

[@lostforgottencars824]

I think his style only meshes with some. A lot of people like to see projects through to perfection, which happens only occasionally on this channel. Regardless, I’m one of the people it does mesh with. Great content.

[@SixWheelsDown]

he isn't helping enough hot single moms to attract the simps for better youtube metrics

[@incridible3113]

Just like the old days when Jr was working on cars by his own. It was when Jr was filming and talking while fixing cars by himself. Never disappoint! Keep on going Jr! 🔥🔥🔥

[@phenomanII]

I just wanted to say thank you for teaching me a lot of tricks and giving me the confidence to tackle larger stuff. As a kid I took apart a bunch of small appliances and I've been building computers for years, but I didn't have much confidence when it came to large, heavy machines. I just completely disassembled an old gas furnace that we were removing from our basement. It was 180kg according to the info plate. Most of the weight was the cast iron core, very similar to an old radiator. It takes 4 men to lift the bloody thing. I ended up successfully separating it into 5 chunks that weighed less than the wheel of a car.

[@paulwatts3328]

for the life of me I can't figure out why you are not at 2 million subs with content like you provide each and every video.All I can say is it will come keep doing what you do JR.

[@FamilysimonUSA]

John - I was alarmed at the earlier video where you were talking about pulling the engine out from the top. I've been to the factory, seen the cars assembled and know JLR uses an advanced 3D CAD program to package things really tight. On the assembly line, the bodies come down from the top to meet the engine, transmission and front suspension going up. This video was fantastic, well shot, well-documented engine pull. Good luck with the tear down and looking forward to more videos in this series.

[@berniefranks4876]

What a great accomplishment. I was holding my breath throughout the whole process. Great Job. I can't wait to follow the rest of the rebuild.

[@mitchellgildea6944]

The Jag F-Type is one of my favorite series on KZbin right now John

[@johnellis1952]

Now that you have the table and know its limitations, consider modifying its size to improve the balance with the engine sitting on it. You could probably add a few anchor points for ratchet straps to tie the engine to the table for stability. Those are the benefits that Johnny has with his table that improve its rigidity/stability....at a significant additional $ cost (wasn't his table about $3500.?). If you wanted it to go higher, you might weld on some sleeves for the forklift blades to raise and lower the whole table. You are creative enough to make that table whatever you want it to be. Good job.

[@RealRickCox]

I used to have one of these lifts and modified it for a much larger surface area. I used it for lifting espresso machines, but it could just as easily be modified for lifting car engines. Great idea!

[@alexandermckay8594]

Johnny's table is like $6600. That HF table is a screaming deal.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

I concur!

[@outlaw7x77]

I'm in awe of the engineering...but the mechanical nuts and bolts are a nightmare. Hats off to you JR.

[@nostric4237]

John, you are always positive and have a good attitude no matter how big of a struggle you get yourself into. Thank you for the motivation you give me and your viewers. I admire your positive attitude and that you never give up. Greeting from Norway

[@maraudingmerc9381]

Glad to see the engine finally got pulled! I'm sure it's a real pain, but on so many cars it's the only way to service them properly. Good luck with the heads! Hopefully it's just a gasket.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

JR You are wicked smart!! Very smart work-around to get a hyd. lift table tray from Harbor Freight at 1/8 the cost!!! These late model cars don't have engines anymore that can be maintained and repaired in the engine bay. There was no maintainability/repair process's included in this cars design!!!

[@keithgale2596]

Brilliant work - brilliantly presented! Well done JR - a really impressive video, take care and stay safe

[@nickh5450]

Dropping subframe and engine much better idea than through the top . Learning everyday .

[@johntamlyn6383]

You deserve an Oscar! This has more drama and tension than most disaster movies.

[@eileenfalcon7635]

Necessity is the mother of invention. Way to repurpose that table lift. Plus a lot cheaper than the original mechanical table

[@FFE-js2zp]

Amazingly easy to work on for an all aluminum car that will never rust. What a gem.

[@uroplatusgecko2773]

Improvise, adapt, overcome! For reassembly, it might be helpful to get some lengths of allthread to act as locating pins for the subframe. Just a thought.

[@joequixotic3039]

As others have said, it looks like you could have swapped the handle brackets but kept the handle and release cable in the same orientation. I would also build a raised platform under the table to increase the footprint for stability and tall enough to slide a motor stand under to make a table to stand move easy. On top you could add a plate or plywood board to widen the table top and extend the back to catch the transmission further back and/or strap the transmission to to reduce the forward rolling of the engine/subframe. Both of those things would give you some height, just make sure it isn't too much to do the engine stand transfer.

[@robertmeyer7664]

You are amazing wiz kid hard to find . Most kids don't know anything these days. I was sorry to hear you sold your other unit. I would have hired a full time mechanic and go 50/50 you would have been ahead of the game. Land its always the key Anyway wear safety glasses your eyes are important.

[@KeithZim]

Things have gotten better not worse. The same percentage of kids are involved in auto repair as always. I am employed in education and have witnessed 100s of teenage girls and boys bringing their cars in the shop to fix, rebuild, and modify. Many old folks I speak to reference the lack of kids looking to mow lawns for money these days. Well, parents wised up and realized risking a toe for 5 bucks is ludicrous. That is why companies handle lawn care now. My kids were not allowed to have jobs while in high school. Most people in my generation raised their gen Xers to focus on secondary education.

[@virgilhathaway8033]

I swapped the 3.6 in my 2008 equinox a week ago with that same harbor freight table,worked great.

[@lear60man]

I dont know if other manufactures do this, but Jaguar paints one time use bolts red IE subframe bolts.

[@pops55650]

Congrats on the new toy. Maybe not the size of what other shops have, but you got what you need and for how many times you will use it.

[@bmc5108]

One big job to remove the engine. Nice one. I would not want to put the engine back. You have real talent.

[@scottdeller]

Impressive John! Audi R8 in your garage to an engine out on a harbor freight table. Completed the job on your own benpak lift in the biggest shop on youtube! Well done!

[@xnadave]

When I pulled the engine out of my G35 coupe, I did it on jack stands and supported the engine with a floor jack. As I was lowering the engine, my dad (a former mechanic with decades of experience), says, "Uh, Dave - are you sure you want to do it like that?" ... as the whole engine / transmission assembly rocked back and forth on the jack - and somehow didn't fall. If I ever have to do one of those again, I think I'll pull the front bumper and slide it out that way. (But, the Jaguar probably has a lot more in the way of a front removal than a 16 year old G35.) I also had a cherry picker hydraulic cylinder fail when putting engine #3 in my Solstice. Fortunately, it just slowly sank the remaining 3" onto the cradle. (I should probably get a lift before I drop a drivetrain on my head or feet or child.)

[@USARAY1947]

Those cockeyed wood blocks at 16:48 were scary as hell. The camera guy was on the ball to spot them.

[@TheMadmaxx1970]

You could disconnect the cable at the handle where the wire ends and turns into a lead inside the plastic handle, push it through the eyelet then reconnect to the handle without cutting I believe?

[@wkrick]

Now that you've reversed the handle mounting brackets, couldn't you remove the cotter/pivot pins and reverse the handle? That way the cable and release lever would be on the right-hand side again even though it folds the opposite way now?

[@firesurfer]

Uline makes a 59" lift 1760 lb capacity table. $1065. H-8152

[@MrGazzaj]

Can we see the car crusher crush and cube metal from start to finish please?

[@tuffteddy1446]

Having lifts in the shop was the real game changer. Great work!

[@yodasbff3395]

Nice work 👍. Put a couple of straps on that motor so it doesn't roll off of the table.

[@ScottHolderCrossPoint]

I agree with Keith. I started watching you a couple of years ago, and your videos are always top quality. Other content creators try to figure out how to change to "improve" what they offer, but you can't improve on perfection. I always enjoy watching and learning from you. I just wish I could do the things you do. Keep up the good work, and keep the videos coming.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Looking forward to rebuilding the engine, watching it being taken apart, fixed, and reassembled.

[@batsonelectronics]

wow, 7 grand for that other table, $350 seems like a steal then. And it worked.

[@micksed4875]

Should put a big long cable with a pistol grip on it so you can get some room to “gitouttathere!”, and lower it from being able to see the top as well. Awesome content!

[@ryanspeck2248]

This is actually really awesome. I totally needed this a few days ago when I put a thousand pound power unit in my Volvo

[@CowboyDave07]

Did the same thing with a motorcycle/atv jack. Works like a champ!

[@WildDigger]

Great video as always. Can't wait to see the top end rebuild.

[@hitardo]

This video was just... A great solution to a big issue many of us have! Cheers to you, JR!

[@brianf8621]

Great advertising for the harbor freight lifting table.

[@rickbdatsun]

I used the same Harbor Freight lift cart to install a wall oven! I also used it to jack up the front of my zero-turn when my mower jack crapped out! 😂

[@titanicfilmsbymark]

Good job JR. That's a lot of work.

[@beeski_on_30sfinally77]

Thanks for the video finally somebody use the lift table for a engine trans and sum frame combination

[@jasonbucher5622]

Wish I had 1/5 your courage to take on challenges like you!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Amazing work !!!! So... You would need to remove the engine to get to the exhaust ????? Absolutely crazy

[@starkyslp16]

Probably getting close-ish to max weight capacity of that lift, but seemed to work well! Still less sketchy than those boxes you used on I think the white Corvette. Maybe ratchet ratchet strap it to the lift before lowering so it does roll forward. I think Ninja does that

[@balsidhu2813]

I would be supporting the rear of the vehicle while it’s on the lift.

[@kurtbilinski1723]

Yeah that crossed my mind as well, was it going to rock backwards off the lift...

[@ernieleithes6545]

i like to see the rear of the car strapped to the lift arms when removing engines .

[@rickbdatsun]

You need to buy a small scissor lift on the cheap, remove the railing, and have the controls mounted on a cabled remote. Modify the platform as necessary to remove/install whatever you're working on.

[@dominator8u281]

you can put the lights on the icon creeper too

[@GeFeldz]

700 grams is 1.543236 pounds, so you're right on the money in the conversion.

[@audidriver53]

I just used one of those yesterday to do a ford explorer engine. It works wonders

[@georgeadams6254]

Good work. I wish you luck getting it back up in there.

[@richc9503]

That was a job. Reminds me of when I was young and I'd do that kind of stuff just to show myself that I could!

[@bozodog428]

JR always gets the job done.

[@patrickd1004]

Great channel and awesome videos, but I’m not sure why you would say the cat bolts were impossible to get at I have a 2015 V6s and changed out the down pipes laying on my back with the car on jack stands, a couple wobble sockets and extensions it was super easy, and I don’t have nearly your talent!

[@snowyowl7042]

Congrats on the new toys. Lift table vs car on lift then forklift with pallet

[@faustp23]

That was a breeze in a manor of speaking, great job...can't wait for the tairdown!!!!

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Awesome work man! Workin smarter not harder!

[@patrickgrace6325]

Is jag off balance with engine out? Do you need to brace it? Great series

[@daddynichol52]

HF. For the mechanics who have the desire, but not the bucks. Nice goin JR!

[@69Dartman]

If you know what to look for you can get some decent tools from Harbor Freight. I got a 12" sliding dual bevel miter saw for like 129 bucks years ago and the reviews weren't horrible. Haven't used it yet but I have plans for upgrading the trim work and like that on my house someday.

[@charlessmarr7107]

@17.00 that center cribbing scared the crap out of me. When putting the engine and transmission back in secure the car to the lift???

[@rpavlik1]

I'm pretty surprised you didn't have one of those carts yet, I've heard great things for a long time but haven't got around to buying one yet. I did recently pick up that set of jack stands, though, and wow are they nice: they really make my expensive old Craftsman ones look weak. Think I'll get a pair of 3 ton since I can almost not quite get the 6 under my vehicles. Not getting under a car under non-double-locking jack stands again.

[@tonyneises5195]

Great job, way to improvise a engine stand from the lift table...awesome!!!!

[@baitse7676]

If you want a higher quality lift table, Vestil makes a nice one. It's the one AGA based their table from, but only 1/4 the cost.

[@ericbraun4233]

Absolutely loving this project! Can't wait to see what needs to be fixed with the engine out, and then putting the car back together, and back on the road, keep it up!

[@Wheelhouseprojects]

Dude, awesome HF hack on the lift cart. Also how about a HF tool haul video - I can’t be the only one that loves a HF tool run. Also how’s the new ICON handheld wand light?

[@Tkosinski2]

Honestly don’t bother with those exhaust studs. Just take the heat shields off and remove the manifold with it. Don’t risk breaking them. The exhaust bolts look like a special tool but we use alens to remove them all the time. It’s what they told us to use in training

[@MrMattDat]

Nicely done JR! Great video again!!

[@Laz2022]

I'm surprised you didn't have to top off the hydraulic fluid. 3 out of 4 carts we've used at work needed it.

[@deancurry8841]

epic undertaking, nice work, a little sketchy. This is my #1 of my top 10 wJRg's

[@jamesthefordman]

Hey JR happy to make it in the 1st few comments love your videos man ! Hopefully some day you make it to Washington for something. I work at one of the most iconic abandoned properties in the United States the old abaonden Kaiser aluminum mead work in Spokane

[@kerrylewis2581]

The lift table is definitely the answer if you only use it a few times a year. Looking forward to the next video

[@arturos571]

looks like a well balanced powertrain. might not try that with an e46 powertrain or everything might end up on the floor. youre a risk taker. those guys get hurt or hurt cars. both bad. climbing up on the car on the lift and things like that are too risky. overloading a harbor freight tool ,of which i use many, never a good idea. theres a reason the table ninja uses is 6k. please dont take me the wrong way, not trying to be a fly on your arse, but i never want to see a fellow mechanic get hurt. looks like a great project car. i wish you all the best. be blessed brother.

[@dkbaker336]

Harbor freight for the win!!

[@BENJUACO]

Put some support on the back of the car

[@stevejones9788]

Why didn't you raise the car up using the lift as it moves more slowly than the table

[@WatchJRGo]

Oh the table can move ultra slow, the speed control is excellent 💯

[@jamesemcclure]

Thanks for proving there is always an easier way. Good Job!

[@PhilBourgeois]

Should of got this for pos Ridgeline transmission!(2017pos)

[@Havoc800]

I swear, you sounded like a Family Guy cutaway gag with the engine cart lol

[@davidedgar3509]

I see you finally realized that coming out the bottom is the way to go. And I don't see any flicker with the lights.

[@springrusty]

What is that little wand light you were using to check for snagging wires? Looks super useful and meant to ask sooner

[@Ed-ui2qe]

$30 at harbor freight. They're great. Magnet on the bottom, rechargeable and very bright. Going to pick up a few more myself!

[@springrusty]

@@Ed-ui2qe thanks! Guess I'll be out there this weekend again.

[@thedrumssayyes]

You should do a modern version of Vice Grip Garage. You go find a broken post 2000 car and see if you can get it running enough to drive home.

[@themekfrommars]

That is a huge assembly to pull out in one go! Great job! You should have added some canned applause 😀😀👏👏

[@bmwloco]

Gotta love Harbor Freight. Good stuff, and at a reasonable price.

[@418lightning8]

my question for the jag techs that are watching how much is this like the f pace and do these issues also happen the the f pace

[@sccarguy8242]

How many hours do you think you have into the drop ??

[@curiousumscientia3648]

harbor freight for the win

[@lukesheehan9708]

That transmission shift cable is just to but the car in neutral. It should have a nut on to hold it on though

[@gertraba4484]

Should support rear of car to copensate for lack of front end weight

[@plantedinpr886]

Excellent, that job looks like a back killer. Good Job JR!!!

[@flippinchicago8815]

Forklift with a plastic pallet does the job.

[@hawkinsjd11]

that thing is gigantic.

[@craigvk2paw17]

We use them at my work here in Australia

[@stevebull9822]

I was wondering why u wanted to pull the engine out of the top lol is that they way the factory put in in ??

[@0650asanders]

The amount of tensioners on that serpentine belt tells me all I need to know about working on a Jag

[@Ed-ui2qe]

LOL. I thought the same thing when I saw that. WTF???

[@dragonstorm8171]

Any updates on the car crusher?? I was hoping to see some footage of that bad boy in action lol