Used Car Guy Auction Special! Rich Running '05 Equinox 3.4 - Part II

[@donkay594]

I am a senior woman and have been watching your youtube for a couple of days. All I know how to do is fill my car up gas and drive it. I have an older GMC Acadia, which has had issues from the day of purchase. I really love watching. Keep your working knowledge and reading the signs of issue. The best part of these videos is seeing you fix the problem and the end results.

[@samcooke2742]

Taking your Snappy ratchet to the junkyard is a pro move. Tells the world "I'm scrounging for parts, but my tools are not at the pawnshop."

[@Alboalt]

I was nervously watching to see if he'd knock the entire set onto the ground

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

"Not at the pawn shop...Yet."

[@jeremyah78]

What’s wrong with gettin tool at the pawn shop?! Lol

[@Clynikal]

There’s nuttin’ wrong with getting ya tool at the porn shop

[@teaches2010]

@@jeremyah78 absolutely nothing!

[@GTIwarrior]

Junkyard Wars, greatest tv show ever

[@DougieLawson]

Here in the UK we had Scrapheap Challenge (introduced by Kryten (Robert Llewelyn) from Red Dwarf). That was spun off from Junkyard Wars in the US by RDF productions. It was a fantastic show with some of the teams becoming equally as famous as the presenters.

[@brianpiper3188]

​@@DougieLawson I loved Scrapheap Challenge a lot more than Junkyard Wars! I also enjoyed Top Gear UK and The Grand Tour!

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Best JW moment: they had to build a hovercraft, and found a complete jet engine fairing to house their fan. They were having a hell of a time cutting it - thick aluminum - and it was taking forever, they told their expert they might need to change directions. He said "Go get me that stick welder." They said "no no, you don't understand, we're trying to CUT it, not weld it together!" Expert Guy just stared at them in silence, then said very quietly, "just get me the (expletive) welder." Turned it up to Ludicrous and burned off the desired piece of fairing in about a minute.

[@theobillings8930]

I miss Junkyard Wars too, one could replace a bunch of the newer stuff with that and it would be 1000% better.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Yes, JUNK Yard wars. My husband and I loved it !!!

[@johnnyhag675]

Always love field trips to Wilbert's. Thanks for sharing, Eric.

[@acmaras]

Eric, you should set yourself up a "hit-and-run" bag. I'm in field service and it's a typical thing to have a full set of tools and a hit-and-run bag for quick repairs and projects. Fill it with the types of tools you used on this trip to Wilbert's. Add tools as you see the need. This way you just grab your bag and go. No planning, no thinking, easy peasy! The hit-and-run bag is never used for anything else so it's always ready. Add a roll of towels and hand cleaner and it makes you self-sufficient away from your toolbox.

[@Ghauster]

Not only that, but having a set like he does. If there's something missing. You know before you leave.

[@jameslovitt994]

Don't bet on it. You could load the entire shop in the trunk of your car, there will be something you'll need you won't have.

[@robertsmith2956]

@@jameslovitt994 I just run down the street to harbour freight when that happens.

[@acmaras]

​@@robertsmith2956exactly what I'm talking about! The hit-and-run bag is never complete. Anyone who does the type of service I do understands that. However, that bag hits over 90% of what is needed on the fly. Any time you find you don't have a tool you buy it and leave it in the bag. After 43 years in the field my hit-and-run is still small enough to carry and keeps me out of most jams.

[@OcRefrig]

Yea, i Do think that's a Good idea. The " Wilberts Go Bag " also it could double as a " Family Road trip bag " or He Could Just Buy a " Utility Bed Service Truck " and Set it Up to the Hills. it Would Make for a Cool Channel build too ! it Make for some Cool Videos too ! The SMA MACHINE !!! 1974 Chevy C20 4 x 4 Utility Service Truck. with a Small block 350 & a Turbo 350 or turbo 400 tranny on 36" Tires. A Cheap Bullet proof set up ! Paint Green Alligators 🐊 on the Doors ! Call Him Wilbert !

[@briandeschene8424]

My problem with going to the local You-Pull-It: 1) Forgetting to bring a tool you need, 2) Forgetting one that you brought when you leave!

[@thepetehill]

Yes!!!

[@zeph_os]

The amount of times I've almost left a screwdriver in an engine bay is unspeakable

[@robertnicholson771]

I am pretty anal about putting a tool back in my bucket at the junkyard. I've found a lot of tools from guys who didn't.

[@snoopy5736]

I've found some great tools at the junkyard 😂

[@riceburner4747]

The notorious 10mm socket.🙄😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I never seem to FIND tools someone ELSE left.😢

[@elcheapo5302]

The OG Junkyard wars, with Cathy Rogers and the British lads. Television perfection.

[@Vincent_Sullivan]

Wasn't the original OG British version called "Scrapheap Challenge"? As you say, television perfection with Cathy Rogers and Robert Llewellyn presenting. Junkyard Wars was the US version of the show hosted by presenters I found quite obnoxious - so they will remain nameless.

[@dougjones9493]

The good thing about getting junk yard parts is that it gives you experience doing the job😂

[@rheidtech]

Yup. Lol... woops that broke...I wont do that again. Lol. ✔

[@robertsmith2956]

best way to find out how your trim is attacked. Got my 3rd brake light for $8 on Fathers Day special. Had windshields for $25, but alas my truck is on blocks and I don't have the scraper / cutting tools. But next year......

[@Troy_Built]

Practice before it's critical you don't mess up.

[@burks1993]

I don't even make it a minute into these videos before hitting the like anymore because everything he does is gold. Great channel.

[@TremaineLea]

Same. His and @RainmanRaysRepairs are always an automagic win!

[@I-watch-at-2x]

Nothing better than watching you perousing the junkyard while enjoying my coffee, morning everyone. Thank you for the update Mr O!

[@ratbert86]

Mad props for not being a junkyard scumbag, destroying everything in your way to get what you are after. Yes, sometimes it's necessary but Junkyard Karma is a thing and you have plenty of the good kind.

[@blake8297]

Man, I miss Junk Yard Wars. That was one of the many shows I enjoyed whilst growing up.

[@mrbill8542]

YEAH!!! road trip to Wilberts !!!!

[@GTIwarrior]

That fuel line disconnect tool was genius. Way to use your noodle!

[@donparrish5634]

“The Classic Reach Around”.

[@donakahorse]

Wilberts is so much cleaner than what we have here in my area. But then most of our surviving salvage yards have been there forever. Once again, you're the man Eric, thanks for another video

[@mentals555]

Ours is just mud

[@johnlane5874]

You knew this was a serious job when Eric took more than the Wear Toolcheck (for the on the move mechanic) to Wilbert's u-pull to scrounge parts 😁 . I can remember here in the UK when I was younger you could go to the scrap yard (as we call them) climb over, under and between stacks of car to get your parts. These days it just isn't allowed, you check in at "reception" tell them what your after, they them want your vehicles VIN number to see if they've got the part on the shelf ? If it's a starter motor or alternator they do exchange even on second hand so you've got to give them a core unit or it costs more 😕 . Great seeing a mini series on repairing this Chevy Thunder ⛈️.

[@tuberNunya]

It is always sad when the socialists start taking care of you without your permission, isn't it? The frustrated beta males are never satisfied with living and let live. They assume that since they are so unable to care for themselves that everyone has the same disability. There are people we should never vote for lest we find ourselves with a Mao or a Stalin on or hands.

[@greg.goergens6315]

I'm a firm believer in OEM parts. I used to be so anal about it that I would buy OEM front brake pads because they were the best option for long life and no brake dust! That's what originally sold me on OEM parts! Great video as always!

[@tjlingram]

Kinda hard to do when OEMs make the parts unatainium

[@user-wj9wq7mk4h]

​@@tjlingramor when they are just reboxed parts from various manufacturers

[@stevewhite3424]

​@user-wj9wq7mk4h Well, for the most part, they are re Boxed parts from other manufacturers because GM doesn't make injectors. or brake pads or rotors, or brake calipers. They outsource many, many parts. The key thing is I think is buy American to the maximum extent possible.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Figure out who manufacturers the parts for OEM. Buy that.

[@JamesAgans]

Today it's almost impossible to tell the difference between OEM and counterfeit

[@tedpope517]

I love scrap yard field trips !!! Reminds me of my high school days on a limited budget. 😂

[@mikeam3871]

I remember my kid bashing up his jeep Cherokee drivers side fender and door. We went to this auto wrecker who told us we could go out and find what we needed. I’m walking out with him and just mentioned, “you know they might have what you need, but you’re going to have to do some paint and body work to get it to match”. We get to the jeep and it’s the same color as his and pristine. Felt like Christmas morning.

[@alwhitesell4023]

Yes I loved junkyard wars, definitely a show that needs to come back. You can catch it on the KZbin.

[@PK15306]

Junkyard Wars was the best. I actually messaged Discovery when they cancelled the show to ask them why...no response. Great outro Mr. O.

[@TremaineLea]

Ok, that hose clamp hack for a fuel disconnect is pure gold!

[@craigmccolm285]

Thanks Eric O, you are a blessing to your customers. I hope they appreciate you!

[@braaapattack2937]

I have that same crescent tool kit, bought it back in 07 when I was in high school, best tool kit I ever bought. Still use it to this day

[@danbrown3043]

Definitely need junk yard wars back!! even the British one too I'd take

[@n3lee]

I used to always be out at a pick-a-part junkyard for a few years in the early 00's and late 90's -- miss those days for sure, glad they're still around with all the insurance and lawyers in this world... either way, also miss Junkyard Wars...

[@xenolard]

Got to love the neutral drop the battery ratchet technique

[@thagerdorn2009]

It's crazy to me that you have so many cases and issues with aftermarket and junk injectors...ive bought and fixed and sold over 200 cars, not including cars I've just worked on over the last 15 years...and never once have i ran across bad or aftermarket injectors. You can sniff the green crusties but you can also sniff those jungle website injectors. And because of your wonderful videos i continue to learn everytime. So thank you Eric

[@SierraHomeAlternatives]

Totally with you on Junkyard Wars.

[@user-zl1bh2gk1b]

Amazing how clean and organized Wilberts is. Pretty cool how they have the vehicles propped up on old rims

[@SouthMainAuto]

I agree!

[@thagerdorn2009]

We have a junkyard here in Columbus Ohio called U-Part-It...it's all on concrete and the cars are all on these insanely nice and sturdy and safe tube bar assembly things that look like giant brush guards but you don't have to worry about the cars coming down and you can actually get under the cars and it's always kept very well organized and clean. And they have the cheapest prices in town. Better than pick n pull

[@1320pass]

​@@thagerdorn2009 yep Columbus auto shredding on the opposite side. I used to haul scrap (in the biz we call it Frag) out of there. There's a big hammer mill they feed the parted out cars into. Pulverizes them to bits. One of the foundries I hauled to was Amstead Rail down the road. They manufacture train wheels. Good folks to work with on both ends.

[@1320pass]

Around here we have mud, weeds, snakes and ticks. Every now and then you'll have a big black-snake squirt out at you. It's still fun to go out to the junkyard!

[@leftyo9589]

huge difference from junkyards of 30 years ago or more where they were just stacked on top of each other, no order, and only the old guy knew where stuff was.

[@drummindude2789]

Well this video made me become a member. I have watched just about every video on this channel. As a mechanic I have learned so much for you. Thank you!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Welcome aboard!

[@thepetehill]

Your enjoyment of going to the pick a part really comes through in this video!

[@mbazzy123]

I have a distant cousin that owns a very large salvage yard in Maine, while is was in high school he used to let me look through the yard for parts for my Ford Ranger pickup that was awesome so much to "retro fit" to my truck, He was very good to me and never would let me pay him, I have never forgot that !

[@faxmen09]

Say it regularly with Eric O and SMA, customer very lucky to have you.

[@TimfromAlabama]

Just had this type of issue on my 05 Silverado 5.3L. Mechanic changing my injectors, bought from the local pats stores, they're all chinesium junk and the injectors all leaked into the cylinders like the internal parts just wouldn't close or something.. Not gonna mention the part store names, but it was 3 sets that all did the same thing, plus a set from a rebuild company and all were the same leakers. Had to improvise with the OEMs and finally got it nailed down after 3 weeks. Felt sorry for my mechanic for the trouble I caused, but he's a good one, and it wasn't his fault, it was the makers, and we all good. Even new, they're not always any good from parts stores so OEM from now on. Cheers.

[@50lbbrain]

Junkyard Wars was the best!

[@joblo8808]

While I'm no longer able to wrench on my cars due to excessive geezerdom, thank you for bringing back some fond memories of The Great Junkyard Treasure Hunt.

[@kirbyyasha]

Always agree on if the price is too good to be true, it is. I remember doing the OptiSpark on my Buick Roadmaster. The auto part stores? Around $100ish. OEM? $300+. After a bunch of troubleshooting, put an OEM in, and well, it runs like a dream.

[@markasprey797]

Love the Wlibert"s T-shirt.

[@jeffreygortz6146]

Thanks for another trip to " wilberts" love going with you eric to the " salvage" yard !!!!!!❤❤❤

[@StopDropandLOL]

The GM special tool for some of those GDI injectors is literally a mini slide hammer, it's hilarious.

[@tdotw77]

Man those rim\tire 'jack stands' are on another level. I can't tell how securely the vehicles are on top off them, but I imagine they try to keep it pretty secure so no one gets crushed pulling an A-arm off or something else underneath. The junk yards by me are either sitting on the ground without tires ims(they pull them off right away), they're sitting on racks, or just piled on each other randomly. Its nice they keep them up off the ground there. Go Wilberts! 👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩⛓️🗜️🏗️🚜⚠️🚧🦺

[@arthurmccarron4379]

After market. Ends. Up. Costing. More. Thanks ❤❤❤

[@jayjudd6518]

Congratulations he got to preach to the masses. I am a believer now.

[@stevenhenry5561]

I agree. Totally enjoyed the Junkyard Wars. Trips to Wilbert’s close to the OG but leaves me wanting more! 😂

[@smarthome2660]

The last time I was at a U-Pull-It was 1999. I had to drag an Olds 350 Rocket out of a 1978 Olds 98 across gravel on an engine hoist 100 feet. A few times our local U-Pull-It had a sale, all you can carry for $25.00. They let me pile my stuff on a Cadillac hood and drag it with V-belts. We were allowed 1 trip in & 1 trip out for $25.00. 1987

[@normmuelleman2570]

I loved Junkyard Wars!!!

[@seanwies6637]

14,231,692 votes for Junkyard Wars!!! Great vid as always.

[@SPIN1963_]

High pressure fuel rail ... FIRE FIRE FIRE! You are one lucky guy with how easy that came out.

[@blueskiesmobileauto4253]

Junkyard wars! Haha man I loved that show. Wilbert’s and Pick a part need to face off

[@floorpizza8074]

"Put that on there before the o-ring gets too fat. If you know, you know." Man, I felt that. I felt that hard.

[@crlaw75]

Yes! A Wilbert's run right at the start of the video.

[@Blue89bird2]

Junkyard wars. Haven’t thought about that show in forever. Loved the hell out of it

[@31terikennedy]

The best about DIY junkyards are the OEM electrical connectors and fasteners.

[@JDorval319]

I agree bring back Junk Yard Wars, I loved that show

[@johnstewart7022]

Yay for Junk Yard Wars! Eric, I love watching and learning from your work. Carry on, brother

[@glassvial]

I always love watching Eric O. go to Wilbert's U-Pull of Bath, great diag and fix!

[@TheBeer4me]

My favorite place is a junkyard thanks for sharing your stories.

[@tuberNunya]

That is the nicest junkyard I ever saw.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

I was always glad that two of my first cousins owned junkyards.

[@raleighpacheco6243]

the early seasons of junkyard wars was the best!

[@burntkorn]

Awesome video as usual! I used to love going to the junk yard for parts when I was a young whipper snapper! The yards around me now want way to much for used parts now. The good ole upull-it’s are drying up around here.

[@larrysmith8406]

worked in the salvage biz for many years. when i was racing spent a lot of time pulling parts for race cars to so i understand how sometimes you have to adapt and over come when you don't have the right tool. good job at figuring a way to get it apart with what you have.

[@lackeydehackey405]

Love it when Mr. O gives non oema parts the Stink Eye

[@greggismyname]

I live in Vegas but I'm starting to learn Wilbert's like I lived in NY. Fortunately Las Vegas has some wrecking yards with parts (pick/pull yourself)!

[@secretsquirrel9722]

Makes me wonder what the original issue was that shot both the MAF and injectors part cannon. Your videos also make me laugh when i think about an old cop show we used to have. It was in a tiny country town but went for a dozen seasons. Every episode was some top level crime, and it used to make me laugh that it was the most crime ridden, murderous place on the planet per capita! Your channel is the car version! I think it's mainly due to the decay rate of vehicles where you are. But man, you are constantly diagnosing different systems, in depth. Where I live things only die from shear old age. What makes diag tricky for us are components that start failing once a month but take forever to actually die = really hard to replicate issues until they become more frequent. Thanks for the content Eric!

[@carltonlane8931]

Eric so true,I go to the breakers for genuine parts,rather than copy parts,but I use common sense,good video lesson.

[@ChevyTreyBoy]

I grew up on that show a little. I enjoyed it and wish the same for junkyard wars. It wouldnt be the same though 😂.

[@david-3258]

YES SIR !!!!!!! I’m with you on the junkyard wars I loved that show

[@HokusaiXL]

Only thing I've ever trusted amazon for is buick rendezvous window regulator plastic clips that the cables clamp into.

[@kennethhoovler9050]

I wish we had a yard like Wilberts near us. The nearest self service yards are 2 hours away. You are lucky to have access, and your customers are happy that you are willing to go the extra mile to source used parts.

[@Vincent_Sullivan]

Well, to be technically accurate is it 2.3 miles (one way) from SMA to Wilbert's!

[@billscott2472]

Good job Eric. I like how you go the extra mile for your customers. Enjoy watching your videos. We never stop learning. Their's always something new to learn.

[@shellez101]

Here in good ol Australia You Pull it is a thing of the past ! Between OHS and Greenies , they all closed up . The Lucky country 😂

[@troy9616]

Truly enjoy the videos. I consider myself a pretty good garage mechanic, but I have to say you are at another level, my friend. I just competed a total rebuild of the front end of my 2014 F250. Love the Wilbert’s shirt.

[@sylviegiroux8424]

I find the way they put the cars on rims like that super sketchy, but it must work because everybody does it , even at Kenny-U-Pull up here in Canada. Or is Kenny-U-Pull an American company. Keep pulling Eric.

[@L8terdays]

Lesson taught. Lesson learned. Memah was one smart lady. Taught you well.

[@FeralPreacher]

Any trip to Wilberts makes for a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@KO-pk7df]

OH Teah! Junk Yard Wars the original was great, it often reminded me of all my first cars ( whatever I could put together from friends' farms & junk yards )

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

These field trips to Wilbert's are mouth watering experiences for me, used to chaotic scrap yards, with no information or organization. I really liked the civil way you disassembled parts, thinking of the next guy who might need the intact parts you didn't require. To bad you didn't know about the crappy MAF sensor before going to Wilbert's. Anyway, a happy ending for the Equinox!

[@chucksmalfus9623]

Absolutely would love it if they brought back junkyard wars!!! 😊

[@carbonstar9091]

Back when TV was still worth watching occasionally.

[@Todd66]

Such a fun show!

[@johnlarkin549]

She smells fresh we’ve all prayed for that at certain times, but I got good at holding my breath!🤣🤣🤣

[@rickburt7055]

Now that's funny, I don't care what anyone else thinks 😂😂😂

[@jamiepatterson1214]

Webers is one of the best salvage yards I've ever seen. They know what they have and its location. That's much better than the owner saying they might have, but not where its located. You should make yourself a salvage yard toolbox ready to go.

[@newsweathertraffic18]

I have totally given up on the U-pulls around Toronto after one wanted $200 for the passenger mirror of a Chevy Uplander - not heated or even powered - $200!!! Another one that has small machines wanted $300 for 3 spindles off a 30 year old kubota deck and $125 for the starter off a trashed snowblower. In fact I can tell you those same injectors and a fuel rail here would be $160 plus government tip at the local Kenny's - which is way cheaper than I expected.

[@JoshuaFlinn-r5s]

When you need a last minute “pick”, I always cut some wire and then bend the tip and let the stiff wire become my pick. You can leave the insulation on or trim back a little bit and use some of the copper strands. Whatever it takes to hook onto little o-rings and things. Do it all the time because I’m always losing my little pick sets or leaving them at another job site.

[@scudderville]

Even the pre-picked parts from Wilbert's up north of SMA is a good deal when you can't go picking. Nice folk who've helped out more than once for an old Subaru and an even older Corolla. Although we miss the used parts yard that was a 5-minute walk across the road. They'd sell ya passable tires for 5-10 bucks, 15 mounted. Nice vid. Thanks for sharing it.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

There was a time I'd have said it's crazy to get these kinds of parts at the junkyard. But with the quality of todays new parts, it feel genius.

[@simplygregsterev]

People overlook just how good used OEM parts can be even for trivial things. Our breaker yard will warranty for a year as well. Next day delivery

[@stashoski2675]

👍👍👍👍👍thanks for the trip to Wilbert’s bring back memories of many trip I made

[@shinyredcobra]

Junkyard wars was an excellent show, wouldn't you know it some of the episodes are now on KZbin! Watching them was a blast from the past!

[@davidhollfelder9940]

I keep an on-the-road toolkit in a separate case, but, as always, you never have enough tools. Repair from a page out of PHAD.

[@atikovi1]

Should have autographed the intake for the next guy.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Thank you for explaining how you change for your vacations to your play yard!! 😁

[@gthomer1231]

wish i had a well organized yard like that in my area

[@SuperBeetle1600]

Junkyard wars!!!! My favorite!

[@AKChryslertech]

Oh brother yes! The junkyard wars needs to make a comeback!

[@williamsanders6092]

Eric, you're a great mechanic, but you have to set up a universal box that you can put in the things you might need, like a pick and whatever else it is that you seem to always be missing when you go to the auto recycle yard.. Think about what you might need when you go to take it off or put it together. My gosh, you're good at that. You should be able to make up a nice little box to take to the recycle yard. And always have it ready. You don't have to worry about it. It's just there, ready to go. You go often enough. It'd be worth your while.

[@williegillie5712]

A guy doesn’t realize how much we rely on the boneyard for parts that are hard to find or obsolete. Can you even imagine not having one around? Not me. Half my relatives still drive cars ya can’t get parts anywhere else . Wilbert’s to the rescue

[@sparkyobrian6417]

the problem in some ( probably most) big cities is alot of small shops pay guys to sit at the pick n pull and text when a new model/brand they service comes in. then the other guys go in and strip it within 15 min of it being placed in the yard all the coils, relays and window regulators, sensors are gone.

[@kenj.8897]

Wilbert's should have a golden Chariot waiting for Eric when he shows up. 👍⚡👍

[@jojojojojojojo7013]

I used to go to Victory Auto Wreckers Bensenville IL. But they closed last year. Great work.

[@ryanp0342]

Reusing parts from the junkyard is good recycling as well.