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[@stevenpurcell4292]

Come on, Ray, designate a Wife Unit parking spot where she can park everyday without having to go move her car like she's a bother. Dedicated Wife Unit parking spot, Ray.

[@noworriesmate5903]

With a sign stating wife unit parking only.

[@MR-si1eq]

@@noworriesmate5903 sign says: ABSOLUTELY WIFE UNIT PARKING ONLY all unauthorized cars will be shamed on KZbin.

[@kenm6948]

Exactly!

[@simonworthington5162]

Agreed move that truck that is in front of your new unit as Wife Unit and kids would be under cover if lashing rain. See how good we are helping her out .

[@MalibuWaGOON]

For real man give her the only paved spot in the lot! 😁

[@mlieser1230]

We need to come up with a "Wife Unit Parking Only - All Others Will Be Towed" sign for her designated parking space right next to the office. The Jaguar will definitely keep the tow truck exercised once a month. As a former SAAB mechanic we had a motto: SAABs make jobs!

[@charlesguinn4316]

Let's send her a sign and tell her to pick her own parking spot! Lol

[@susanfender307]

Respect to you working on those- great engines, but whoever designed the electric access points should have been taken out and horsewhipped. I joked that 50% of Saab was Saab aerospace, the other half was Ikea.

[@jrneff9773]

@@charlesguinn4316 i give 5.00 if you know how to make hert a sign and where i can send the money

[@ricbarker4829]

The sign should read "Wife's unit"

[@shadowofchaos8932]

My doctors office in Three Rivers has a sign, 'Unattended children will be given caffeine and puppies'

[@gordandcolleenkerr7760]

Love that idea of the wife unit parking only , because she is so cute come on Ray ❤

[@katywalker8322]

Keep the old oil pan and repair it. You can probably get a slightly oversize oil drain plug, and tap the pan to take it (not uncommon on alloy sumps)

[@kenholt8297]

😯🥴🤣🤣

[@tlak]

Should have did that from the start instead of the car sitting 3 weeks.

[@yeahitskimmel]

There's a thing called a toggle plug for just such an occasion, they can seal a totally smooth bore

[@aaronsyverson7948]

The right repair is the replacing the pan. The metal sleeve that is welded into steel pans is not very thick and will split when installing oversized plugs. I’ve seen my fair share of them.

[@katywalker8322]

@@tlak , possibly, but I can understand wanting a fix that can be done in one short job. If the fix fails (as mentioned by Aaron) then the car would be stranded. But now the old pan is free it can be fixed easily without a risk.

[@stevestevens9046]

You're a lucky man Ray... take care of the wife unit 🙂

[@MattJMillsNZ]

Looking at the inside of that oil pan, I think it could have been repaired by welding in a new piece of metal with a tapped hole. It looked to be separate from the pan itself. maybe you could get the old pan repaired and either keep it or sell it

[@adotintheshark4848]

considering those are hard to find

[@dotar9586]

Similar thought. Knock out the spot-welded "nut" and tack-weld a new "real" nut in.

[@Badge1122]

Install an over size plug. I would have driven it till it needed an oil change. No jags for me.

[@viper100290]

@@Badge1122 or install a fumoto valve and epoxy around it and oil changes can continue

[@BigWheel.]

@@viper100290 fancy

[@proudcanadian5713]

Laughing hard. Ya did it again, didn't ya? Got us to watch an oil change. LOL Well done Ray.

[@timewa851]

actually he didn't even change any oil. I watched.

[@ericwinton2431]

Finally after months we get our first "Doodly-Do." Wife unit parks where you need to be because she is always thinking about you!!! She is very kind. It in the vows "Rich or poor sickness or health Parking space availability...."

[@twwtb]

I had this happen on a 4Runner transmission pan drain plug. I drilled out the stripped threads, ground the inside surface flat, smooth and level and welded a nut on the inside. Now my drain plug is a bolt with a copper crush washer. It took some time but it is far and away better than the original and it has never leaked. You may also be able to simply tap it for the next size up if you can figure out a sealing arrangement. Whether or not you can switch to a crush washer would depend on if you have a nice flat surface around the drain hole.

[@bobthrasher8226]

...but you don't have a magnet to collect shavings.

[@twwtb]

@@bobthrasher8226 That one has 4 flat magnets in the bottom of the pan, none on the stock plug. Other vehicles may be different.

[@victorsong8416]

@@bobthrasher8226 Oil drain plugs have a magnet extremely rarely. They are not necessary. See, there is an oil filter doing a good job... Transmissions have magnets on the bottom of the pan or possibly on the fill or drain plug - albeit I haven't seen one on either plug but I'm not excluding its existence.

[@77zrod46]

That right there is what I call an easy access oil pan.

[@johnathaneylar4924]

Can I just say, I love hearing Tom MacDonald music in the background in most of your videos Ray!

[@hestheMaster]

Somebody make and gift a sign for the Wife Unit in big letters : WIfe Unit Only. The boss deserves her own parking spot! Funny how Ray complained to her to park in an empty parking spot but she actually did because it was empty when she first parked there!

[@rirwin]

I have it designed, just need an address to send it to

[@hestheMaster]

@@rirwin If you googie earth Bradenton , FL you can see a red pin where his shop is on 26th Ave E. The internet makes it so easy peasy. He also has a PO Box which you can find on his YT channel under "ABOUT" on his main page just click the arrow to see more of the line. Is an actual address of a UPS store in Sarasota ,FL. Send it there so Wife Unit gets it first and Ray doesn't hide it from her.

[@rirwin]

@@hestheMaster I know, I've emailed Ray asking which he prefers it being sent to.

[@blackjacktrial]

Shush you with your logic. He's just being a typical teasing life partner.

[@hestheMaster]

@@rirwin Saw the sign on the Wife Unit channel today. Excellent job man!

[@patpulis9922]

I'm not a mechanic, AT ALL, but for some reason I love watching Ray work. I do get a lot of great information, and those I wish I could do that moments. But, the best thing I have ever learned from Ray was in this video, holy shit! funnels are smaller on the bottom than the top. Man of the people, making us smarter everyday. Love ya man!

[@mitchelloates9406]

That's why I switched over to Fumoto oil drain valves on all my vehicles about 15 years ago. Don't have to worry about the threads on the drain plug and pan eventually stripping out.

[@werberderber6209]

Yep I did something similiar on my cummins, I went with the "Quick Changer Oil Drain Plug - 14mm - 1.5", it doesnt hang down, the 6.7 cummins has the oil drain plug on the bottom.

[@mattdn8824]

Of course it is okay to put new clean oil back into the engine. You kept it clean and saved your customer money. Good job.

[@bigj231]

And the walking across the shop twice for the right drain plug wrench is exactly why I have a set of cheap wrenches hanging on the wall across from the toolbox.

[@joemuncie9187]

Nice video Ray. If those pans are getting scarce I would at least try to fix the stripped one

[@Impeeza]

That Wife Unit cameos are great, congrats guys for the new adventure, regards.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I was in Rural King yesterday having a battery tested for warranty. Wouldn't you know it, they have Brake Cleaner for $2.99!

[@jameskennedy673]

Ray I hope that the Jag owner will come to you for future oil changes plus anything else that needs to be done. Ray Wife Unit needs her own Reserved for Wife Unit parking spot by the building, not across the parking lot 🙂🙂. She’s special, a woman with multiple talents. Keep’m coming have yourself a great day today

[@bloodybud17]

I cut a few inches off the bottom of my funnels so they run a little faster and fit a little tighter. Keeps me from the spillage on my phalanges.

[@allansutton557]

Solution! Create a designated parking space with a sign “Reserved for Wife Unit”. That way she has a space she knows is out of the way and you know not to block her as well.

[@LEXXIUS]

Ray could move the red truck from the front of his shop somewhere else for his wife to park in the dry if it rains.

[@eddieMurphy11111]

nice job you are really getting things together now thanks for the video

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

"It fills the funnel faster, than the funnel fills the engine". Fun words to say over quickly.

[@random-person1]

More like "string like British engineering." My granddad worked for Jaguar (in Coventry) from the first week after he left school until he retired at 65. And he really did get a gold watch for 40 years service.

[@kampar82]

Rainman Ray's Couples Counselling: Say positive things to your spouse. Goes both ways.

[@nomebear]

After inheriting a 14,000 mile XJ V8, I did the math are quickly accessed that I couldn't afford it. It had been in storage for awhile, and solid as the Jag seemed, the was a short list of services that would be needed in the near or immediate future that could severely damage my bank account. I've owned some very nice automobiles, and this one is right up near top of the list.

[@byron7165]

Guaranteed whenever possible Ray has his hands on his wobbly bits.

[@yhird]

As a long time SAAB owner, I can't wait to see the SAAB episode. Cheers.

[@jfnotk255]

Yes, me too. Let's hope that it is not a 9-3 II with a problem at/in the CIM.

[@orzad69]

"Incoming Saab story". One of the best double entendre lines ever!

[@jessiestandridge245]

Thanks Ray, looks good!

[@kerrylewis2581]

You two are moving on up. As long as we live, it's Ray and wife unit baby. There ain't nothin wrong with that.

[@jimmychristensen498]

Yeah. I wish I lived in Florida, just so that I could go and get an oil change at Ray's Auto Clinic. But the humidity would probably kill me...

[@patrickgoodwin3085]

Always fun to watch you two! Made my day better.

[@xtraCreamcheese]

First time I've seen that design as well, I too was questioning it and was quiet happy when Ray made comments about it as well, hahaha.

[@jcadult101]

That oil drain dolly needs a shelf to set things on and hangers for wrenches so when you do an oil change, it is all right there. I have a separate tool box, one of those simple jobs, with just oil changing tools, wrenches and washers in it.

[@JamesP33R]

There have been several reveals out on the interwebs where some stores place 'On Sale' tags on the rack and underneath the tag the Original Price was lower than the Sale price. :D Yea, they just didn't charge you as much. A certain grocery chain likes to put the 'Your price' tags on most of their products, so they don't mark up the price quite as high as they would like and you get the feeling that you are saving....

[@terencejay8845]

In the UK we have one large supermarket chain that shows two prices; One is your price but the other is the reduced price for 'Club Card Members', which is a way to get as many customers as possible to register for their valuable Database, which shows them exactly who spent what, where and when, how much they spent and how they paid for it. Even then you need to be careful of 'Twin Pack' offers which turn out to be more than buying two singles.

[@joshuakunze8319]

New business opportunities; welding new/replacement bungs into the oil pans :D

[@stevewhiting556]

So…what do you do for a living? I tap bungs so the lube doesn’t leak…

[@jamesvanzijl4348]

Great going Ray

[@regsmith556]

Rrrrrr, click click CLICK ! “Train your trigger finger”. That’s classic 😅😅

[@kevinmcdaniel743]

Ray love your videos, they have really helped me with some of my projects and I have now created a wish list for tools. What do you suggest for a 90 degree impact wrench ? Thanks

[@jonathansherwood5841]

Right on! I do this with coolant as well, especially if I am doing hoses or a leaking water pump and I find out the coolant was changed out six months ago on a previous visit. Trying to save the customers money wherever possible! 🐺🔧

[@michaelszczys8316]

My son had a cheap beater car and the cooling anti freeze was like oatmeal sludge. It was winter and it was too hard to just fill with water and drive it so he drained about half and put some new in and drove it. Every day taking out about half and putting it aside to settle out the junk before putting it back in. After a couple weeks it got pretty clean.

[@tdhyig5045]

Great job.

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

I changed oil on a 96 ford taurus and the helicoil came out with the aluminum threads.they needed the car for a doctor's appointment the next day. So ended up at Autozone found this Eco Plug,Self tap 12mm- 16mm tapered thread screwed right in has a activated sealant on the threads.nice and tight no leaks. Has a magnetic drain plug wich you have to purchase to remove it very good magnet. What a life saver. All For $21.00.

[@kfshman]

Ray, get a time sert set and fix oil drain plugs. In the future you don't have to order new pans. And you can charge for it and save money for customers. You can fix any stripped bolt. I do it all the time and it's a permanent fix

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

Wonder how much that used pan was? Might be good to recondition it for the next Jaguar that comes in with a bad pan. Of course it may probably take up space in the shop for an eternity. But then again, it's Florida, there may be many more driving around there.

[@ronaldcourcy9999]

I second the timesert repair method. They are the best available. Minimal removal of material as the inner and outer threads are "timed" the peaks are matched. The original thread diameter is retained. The repair sleavs lock in place and they do not back out. I started using timesert inserts more than 40 years ago starting with air cooled VW spark plug threads, than later with striped block head studs. Timesert are OEM for thread repair for most USA car companies.

[@MPulicci78]

Ray,I just watched a VINWiki car stories episode today… turns out there’s good money in doing pre purchase inspections.. you sign up with this guy and cover your area.. drive out to car lots and inspect cars… could be a great sideline business for you and your go pro.. give you more content for your channel… good luck.. getting fired and pushed out of the nest is the best thing business wise that ever happened to you

[@donaldhalls2189]

And you and the Wife Unit have yourselves a great day also, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@mtn.homeforge351]

That was wayyyyyy to easy. Back to PT,s for you LOL Have a great day!

[@TheDon8771]

Wife unit needs her own parking spot. Stat. Lol.

[@timdaniels2100]

Excellent idea. Signage: "Wife Unit Parking Only"

[@TheDon8771]

@@timdaniels2100 👍🏻

[@legionofanon]

I thought she already had one, right in the driveway

[@pjseiber2774]

👍🚘👍

[@bruceb4349]

👍✊🤟🤞🙏🙋🙆🤦🤦🤸👫💏 🚙🌅🏖️🎯🎰🛂

[@kenanderson9331]

Times must be getting tough, let's watch and see.

[@tdub6661]

We've got a similar phrase to your gravity. Whenever someone drops something I say FUMBLE! To the point when my niece drops something she says "I know Uncle Dub, it's a fumble" lol

[@bdtaylor1979]

I’ve done that before where I’ve recycled the oil that was recently changed. I’ve done it on the engine oil, transmission oil and rear differential oil.

[@steveperry9304]

Woohoo! Good Friday morning, y’all! 🍻

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

Hey Steve

[@kimkeam2094]

As Smart Fortwo cars do not have a drain plug on the sump, I purchased a kit from EBay which you drill a hole (hole saw provided) and fit a drain plug assembly. This kit would be perfect to keep one in stock in case you get a similar issue. Just drill out the stripped drain hole, fit and forget! Really enjoying your site and learning a lot!

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

So who do you drain your oil on the stock pan?

[@colchronic]

Yeah because getting little metal shards of drilled out oil sump in your engine is definitely preferable

[@loudelvis610]

The reason they didn't put a drain plug is.....when vehicle gets to the first oil change the insurance will total it because the oil change costs twice as much as it's worth.....😂🤣

[@byron7165]

@@colchronic you take the pan off, drill the hole, clean it up well, affix the the kit, and put the pan back on. It takes a genius to see what's obvious.

[@kimkeam2094]

Smart cars use a vacuum pump to remove the oil through the dipstick pipe on standard models. That’s why the sump plug is an available option.

[@gregyoungman]

That’s Alice In Chains in the background I love them. That album was great

[@joeloyd56]

I Appreciate the video.

[@frank9649]

That's funny.....believe it or not I have 6 different type of funnels, plus a form-a-funnel(love them things) which I found to be one of the best investments I have made tool wise in recent years. White marker on the oil pan stating max torque of oil pan drain bolt would be a great idea...just saying! Be well !

[@AdrianHeptinstall]

You almost got us with another on the fly oil change video, but technically the oil wasn't changed 😄, great videos sir 😎👍

[@nik0la263]

Reduce unnecessary waste I approve 👍

[@stevo4649]

thank you Ray a very enjoyable upload,,have a good weekend,,🙏👍 as others have said I definately wouldnt throw that oil pan away,the skills you have thats an easy repair👌

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Finally the customer will be happy. Good job Ray.

[@clbcl5]

IF HE IS STILL ALIVE.

[@jaykellett2327]

Retired snow birds from up North don't use their cars much. They ride their bikes to the beach. My wife unit put a serious scratch on my 2yo Pilot (up North in January) and the autobody shop said it would be a 3 week repair. I said "Good, I'll be in Florida for 2 Months.).

[@clbcl5]

@@jaykellett2327 Isn't...Retired snow birds... a redundancy?

[@markgelinas8114]

I love that brake keen sound. So epic.👍👍👍

[@everydayrenaissanceman2246]

Yay finally a win! nice easy job

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Back in the 70s/80's, I had an Austin Mini Cooper S. When I would order a part, the wait time was quoted as "three weeks to a month or longer" for anything that was not in stock. In fact I ended up working there pumping gas and driving ordered cars to the dealership. I was schooled in how to inspect the car before driving away, check all fluids before departure, yes, the guys at the factory would occasionally not put oil in the engine, coolant in the rad, brake fluid in the master cylinder and sometime no oil in the differential (listen for noise). So this sabotage was the unionized workers method of getting back at the company, to ruin the company's reputation which was and turned out to be an incredibly stupid thing to do as the company no longer exists and all those dedicated union members ended up without a job for several years.

[@earl3092]

I wonder did you test the new used drain plug to see if it was strip ? What happened to project jeep ?

[@rayives7758]

Go back about a dozen videos. Ray did a one hour Project Jeep is Finished.

[@dangleebols]

Hey Ray, did I miss the update on the Mustang driver that nearly took you out on the road?

[@pvccannon1966]

Im past mid 50s, my dad who was a kid during WWII told me that his dad, my grand father, would drain the oil from his car. Filter it threw my grandmoms used stockings. And put it back into his car during the war. Since u couldnt get new oil at that time. The linen leg hose was so fine that any debrie in the oil was filtered out of his pre war car oil. So he could use it again.

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Ray, nicely done with the Jaguar 🐆. Take care of yourself and family ❤️❤️ it.

[@daniel_wilkinson]

Hey Ray, just a thought... I know you love your job so much you do it twice, as do I. That drain plug seemed to be holding back the engine oil pretty well. Would it have made sense to wait until the next oil change interval to swap the pan? I don't know what the whole situation is so there could be other factors, but it seems like the customer could have had the use of their car while they waited for an oil pan.

[@mackyocum5218]

Anyone who owns a jag has another car to use while the jag is being repaired, that’s the first rule of jaguar ownership. If you really like to live dangerously that other car is another jag. 😁

[@werberderber6209]

I was thinking the same thing, that plug wasn't going any where.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

I was thinking he could have filled the hole,drilled, tapped it and installed a new drain plug faster than the 5 weeks it took for the new/used one to get there, it would have been more money in his pocket too!

[@Deekay1958]

@@mackyocum5218 I used to think a member of the Norton Owners Club had the most reliable Norton 850 mk2 ever. He rode it everywhere. I later found out he had 3 exactly the same in various states of Repair. 1 for riding, 1 nearly ready and 1 newly broken.

[@mackyocum5218]

@@Deekay1958 ROFLMAO ! That’s brilliant.

[@Maxwell-xk9sn]

Ray and Mrs. Wife Unit add more sunshine to those of us viewing from northern California. Go Niners ! !

[@brummiesteve590]

Hi Ray. On my XJ40 I drilled and retap drain hole plenty of material. Better than 5wk wait. I.d have put mastic on until then.

[@hellomyfriends9740]

Good day to you sir!

[@MikeClowder]

My dad used to always tell me when I'd see something on sale that I wasn't saving anything, you're still paying for it. You just aren't spending as much money for it. Always stuck with me, but caught me a little off guard to hear it echoed.

[@alexgallacher5720]

My wife saved 30% on a dress, 25% on shoes, 20% on a blouse, and 15% on accessories. She saved so much money I'm almost broke!

[@mikem.9197]

@@alexgallacher5720 Precisely.

[@blackjacktrial]

Agreed, unless you were going to buy it at the higher price anyway.

[@dbutcher84]

Nice saving the oil, however, I think I would have let the pan ride until the next oil change. But then I guess we wouldn't have gotten the repair video for quite a while.👍

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao at the multiple camera hits at the end 🤣 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@Lensman864]

"The funnel is small at the bottom." That'll be a funnel then. 😉

[@jeffclark2725]

All the new stuff there,and only a couple of odd funnels there, great video

[@_tim]

Ray I'm curious, how do people deal with leaving their cars for so long?

[@pauljohnstone4723]

It happened to me 2 yrs ago. 5 weeks waiting for a repairer to fix a fault. I need my car for work, so i could not work and got no pay for the 5 weeks. (My usual shop was closed over the Christmas holiday, so I took it to the only place that was open. Took it back after the 5 weeks and my usual shop fixed it in less than 1 hour. Faulty ignition coil. $200 to fix and lost $6,000 in pay.)

[@rosomak8244]

They own more then one car.

[@jyrihaapala7680]

If customer own more than one car, why they are driving pt cruiser?

[@sapperlex]

@@jyrihaapala7680 its the opposite of driving the oversized pick-up trucks.

[@phil6465]

@@jyrihaapala7680 It’s a Jaguar!😀

[@robertpimpo4698]

You guys are awesome

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Nice to see you get an easy job for a change!

[@stevewhiting556]

I was equally surprised to see that half the undercarriage didn’t need to be removed to get the pan out, especially on something like a Jag. Or that damn Nissan he just did…

[@markwarner8336]

Could have fixed the old pan with a quality thread repair kit

[@brandonwilliams1671]

Maybe, but I believe the pan is aluminum, would need to send it to a machine shop, this is probably cheaper than a re thread.

[@buffalomerkis7603]

It’s fancy to do the gasket that way round :)

[@ErwinWernerTeichmann]

Supercoll music! Congrats Ray.

[@Hey_Its_Thor]

Sweet you got my lasered plaque's. Glad you like them. There was also a magnet in there for you too.

[@jamesziegler4383]

What a dramatic brake cleaner moment...😁

[@XxTWMLxX]

You must be new here. Around here that's what we call a typical Friday. Shiny shiny.

[@buchanansleeve7427]

instead of waiting weeks on that pan why not tap new threads and replace with a bigger oil pan drain bolt

[@markwarner8336]

Yes or thread insert, they are several good designs out now

[@rosomak8244]

@@markwarner8336 A thread insert is not a god idea because this has to seal.

[@buchanansleeve7427]

@@rosomak8244 that's why you use a seat cutter and then it seals correctly

[@robtongue]

I feel you on the "save" thing. If you buy something that is worth $2, and they sell it to you for $2,, but typically have it marked up to $4, and it's "on sale" today, NO, you did not "save" 2 bucks, you merely just didn't lose $2 by overpaying. You didn't save squat.

[@KentuckyRanger]

I've never seen, a more conscientious mechanic! It would've been so easy, to just charge them for the new oil, after all, they own a Jaguar, LOL! But instead, you saved them quite a bit of money, as well as did a little to help the environment, by now disposing of perfectly good oil. The dead dinosaurs thank you...😉😉

[@sithyarael6807]

Love the Jerry Miculek quick thing. Many don't know who he is and you using a few seconds of a clip oh him was great. For those that don't know he is the baddest shooter alive today and basically shot faster than full auto out running bump stocks and full auto AR's even M16's cause he is just that good. I am waiting for the ATF to ban him from firearms cause he is just that good.

[@hiddentruth1982]

a lot of that grocery store stuff is saving them money. They want to be able to track who buys what when so they know bobby comes in on tuesday and gets 1 candy bar each week. They don't need to have 10 candy bars each week but can order 1 on monday to have it tuesday . Saves them tons of money and they over charge the people who don't take part. so your " savings " is actually the normal price.

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

I agree with the comments Ray. Designated Wife Parking Spot. I uppermacased the letters 🙂 also I haven’t been watching your videos since you left your last place and this is my first video back. Wow brother Ray I’m proud of you.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Oh wow…why did you leave? Glad you’re back… it’s been a wild ride so far. But we’re doing it!!

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

@@RainmanRaysRepairsdidn’t mean to. I totally forgot about my favorite mechanic tuber. Life also got in the way. I’m so glad you have your own place brother. Must have been wild!

[@egyphon]

I enjoyed this video.

[@glenj.taylor2938]

I wonder how many components have been stripped out by the use of hand tools and proper torque? I'm sure there's some but what's the ratio of Hand Tools to Power Tools? My point being, and I could be off base here, butb what's wrong with using hand tools and proper torque where it's supposed to be used? I know it takes some extra time but there's an awful lot of of legitimate engineering that goes into every single fastener and component and how they work together. Also, I have been a victim of said enginerds myself so I'm also not a huge fan of the insane, nerly diabolical BS they pull.

[@timjohnun4297]

Time is money. If you can halve the labour time (And you can, with power tools) you can theoretically halve the labour cost. On non critical fasteners the torque isn't critical and any experienced mechanic can tell if they are tight enough or not, even if they use the power tool to nip the fasteners and then do the final torque by hand. I have worked as a mechanic for 30 plus years and could count on one hand how many fasteners I have stripped from over tightening. Put it this way: if you work for an employer who pays by the hour, you will always be under the pump to get the job done as fast as possible. And with no comeback.

[@glenj.taylor2938]

@@timjohnun4297 I follow that. I'm 44 and have been turning wrenches since I was single digits. I'm not a certified mechanic but have spent enough time around vehicles to consider myself a novice. With that said, as in the case of this video on particular and operations like it, are the oil pan bolts and drain plug torque sensitive at all?

[@peterbenson3776]

Seems like that pan could have a new bung welded in since its scarce

[@crazygeorgelincoln]

Weld a new plug receptacle in. I used my Suzuki Geo metro as a tow truck despite it's blowing head gasket. I rescued a dihatsu cupra (minature Volkswagen beetle) from the middle Lane of a 3 lane one way gyratory system. Complete stranger, I noticed their light were very dim then they just stopped. Cute little car, I had the tow roap that had not been used in ten years, do why not, I felt like doing g a good deed with the limited miles I have left in the motor.

[@ivorbj7741]

New word for me - "Abnormular" - love it! I learn something new with every one of your vids, Ray - super job. You take care now - Best

[@mred8002]

The ‘Everyday Astronaut “ started using ‘norminal’ after a tongue-slip combining ‘normal’ and ‘nominal’. Even sells caps with it on them

[@firstlast7152]

She's like that cat that would lay on elderly patients that died within the next day or two. Use her special power. Notice where she parks so you know which vehicle you'll be working on next.

[@desotosky1372]

Now that's just a creepy. thought.

[@patpulis9922]

@@desotosky1372 I know what your referring to. I think the story is bullshit, but that's just me.

[@steveschroeder1882]

Third

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

Sixth

[@Ed-ys1pz]

@@FollowingtheCliffNotes 355th

[@derhagerehecht]

Hey Ray, when using the little impact I’ve always wondered if it has a torque limiter. When I’m doing oil pans the workshop manuals always state about 10 NM of torque on an M6 bolt. Good job as always 👍🏻

[@chrischallacombe3477]

Excellent Jaguar Break clean take!!!! Cheers!!!

[@gcraig0001]

That's why I always install a Fumoto drain valve on the first oil change of all my vehicles, going back about thirty years. No chance of damaging oil pan drain threads if you don't remove and reinstall a drain plug on every change. It's also nice not having a big gush of oil making a mess as it does when you pull a regular drain plug.

[@desotosky1372]

I have Fumoto valves installed on my 3 vehicles and agree they make oil changes easier and less messy. My concern is that they drain so slowly I wonder if the bottom of the oil pan is getting a good flush.