Rebuilding a clear title Acura RDX fresh from the dealer lot

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

Awesome job, I particularly like the way you make sure every little screw in clip is properly attached. Is the closest attention to details that truly makes a high-quality. God bless

[@kurtkightly2422]

Totaled before it was titled!! Glad to see the Baby Sea turtles in the shop are safe... I feel BETTER! Have a good Labor Day weekend Man!!

[@vehcor]

Have a great weekend, I’ll be working on more rebuilds.

[@compu85]

The packing for the radar unit is designed to be re-used. If you flip the flaps around the plastic goes slack. You can take whatever is inside out without stretching the plastic. Then you can put something else back, flip the flaps, and it's held securely.

[@jeromenoble5496]

I use too work for Mazda in quality department. I proposed the same thing with having 1.25 gallon washer fluid reservoir. I had to take the engineer responsible for the washer fluid tank for a test drive. I took his along the north shore of lake superior in February and had him behind me and I hit every pile of slush for twenty miles. And when he ran out of washer fluid I did not stop for 20 more miles. He got the point.

[@vehcor]

Makes sense. Low level light comes on with .25 left. That gives you a little extra and allows you to dump in a complete gallon when you fill it, no leftovers.

[@steelwheels327]

Scott you make it all look so easy. It shows your skill level is amazing . I can't seem to touch a plastic car part without cracking something

[@Chaplain_GM]

Another Reason I Respect your Rebuilds Scott You Make Sure the Vehicle is Safer than when it came off the Assembly line!

[@otherunicorn]

I've used oil off the dipstick to do quite a few repairs over the years!

[@vehcor]

Sometimes you just don’t want to walk away from the car! 😂

[@kickit59]

Scott that RDX sure looks like a keeper! Outstanding job!

[@vehcor]

Nah, I don’t need something that new, even if I like it. I’ll keep it until it sells.

[@kwinterburn]

Remember to put the tube in the washer bottle , I have bought 2 Kia's with "suspected head gaskets " for almost nothing one was the washer bottle lid was piped up the wrong way so the vent was attached to the little internal pipe so I pushed the water out of the bottle and couldn't draw it back into the radiator , the other had the pipe dropped off do couldn't get the water out of the bottle when cold ,

[@rbailey225]

I love it when you find a part on the exchange way cheaper than everyone else. It's not that they don't know what everyone else is charging, it's just that they are ACTUALLY interested in selling the part. A lot of these places are really proud of their parts judging by the prices they ask. I have a favorite that is always WAY cheaper than the competition.

[@vehcor]

I have local favorites that have good prices but on parts that ship easily, I search nationwide. You can save a lot that way.

[@jdfmfb03]

Wont let the Turtles play with the bag😂 Your videos are very educational in that Patience is another requirement Thanks for bringing us along.

[@vehcor]

If we let the turtles play with the bag, pretty soon they will ban plastic bags for parts. 😂

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Being im an HVACR guy for 30yrs my OCD would of pulled the compressor and made sure it had oil. Great job Scott! Stay safe and be well. Have a good holiday weekend

[@vehcor]

You add the oil when serving, so much easier than the old fashioned way.

[@MarkB-vp9ki]

Your mechanical skills are truly second to none. Your attention to detail really sets you apart from others.

[@jimwiskus8862]

Thanks for taking us along on this journey. Everything you touch is gold. Have a great weekend and be safe. See you in the next installment.

[@vehcor]

Thanks for the support!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Great job.... When you mentioned "changing calibers" for the bolts...... I know you're going to like this story..... I see a guy at a loud noises facility..... He has no nug oil (backwards)...... He goes to his truck, and repeatedly pulls the dipstick out over & over, until he feels he has "enough" motor oil on the device to allow it to function properly...... All this is to say, it's not always laziness.... Sometimes not having other options, is the Mother of Invention......

[@vehcor]

Gotta think outside the box sometimes, despite what all my teachers used to tell me.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

@@vehcor It's not stupid if it works..... Great job on your videos. I enjoy your work.

[@BrucePierson]

I just changed the radiator in our Hyundai Getz. The bottom hose on the radiator already had a worm drive hose clamp and I changed the top clamp on the bottom hose to a worm drive type. The top hose still had two spring clamps, the one on the radiator was accessible and I didn't take the one off the engine. I often replace them with regular hose clamps when I'm working on our cars, particularly the ones that aren't easily accessible.

[@vehcor]

I do prefer worm drive but I try to put everything back as I found it, especially on an 800 mile car.

[@denniscarreno5882]

The man who always will inspire me …..thanks SCOTT!

[@vehcor]

No problem!

[@robj2704]

I like opening the new part package. It's like Christmas morning.

[@vehcor]

Better, I only get coal on Christmas. 😂

[@burtbacarach5034]

OOOOH!"Majestic Black"!None of the "Peasant Black" for Acura of course.And what do they make the intercooler gasket out of?Flexible gold?Dang.Gonna be a nice ride for somebody.

[@vehcor]

Peasant black is for Hondas. 😂 I thought the gasket price was a typo… it wasn’t.

[@garthbutton699]

Wow a lotta new parts,hope you can score a quick sale,though I do not have any doubts,stay safe🤗😎🤗😎

[@vehcor]

I hope so too. I don’t need anything this new to drive.

[@peterdebad1]

Thanks Scott. Two of my favorite things everyfriday. Auto repair with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Have a great holiday weekend. Peace!

[@vehcor]

Have a great weekend as well!

[@Elger77]

Most of us seldom, if ever, look under the hood. Since checking the oil isn’t any longer required, the case of the disappearing dipstick. Watching your reconstruction reminds us of how complex cars really are! I often marvel and wonder how did they figure that out and the miracle of all that complexity lasting for over a 100K miles (unless we decide to crash it or it is a GM). 19:34 Startup auto manufacturers face an incredible challenge, including setting up an assembly line and training workers.

[@deanh7190]

I always learn something here (besides perfecting my own sarcasm with free pro tips)...the dipstick oil source trick...nice! Enjoy the holiday!

[@vehcor]

Beats walking to the oil can. 😂

[@dwk5234]

Your knowledge and skill putting this vehicle-and all of the others-back together is amazing! Truly craftsmanship at its finest…thanks, Scott.

[@mandymoo7406]

great sunday viewing as always,thank you

[@joet4806]

Great job Scott. Outstanding job.

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@BrucePierson]

A brand new car that you can sell as a demonstrator. (someone demonstrated how to wreck it).

[@vehcor]

Crash tested!

[@pinball541]

​@@vehcor- This vehicle reminds me of Kix cereal. Crash tested, Vehcor Approved!

[@Paulster2]

Is that center front support made out of playdonium? Flexing like a piece of paper in a gale wind storm.

[@vehcor]

I think it is a painted wet noodle. 😂

[@chrisj8822]

I can't believe you didn't dirty up that new fan to match the other one :)

[@vehcor]

I’m too lazy for that! 😂

[@patjohnson3100]

First class work and very inspirational.

[@josealfredocuevas]

My friend that's great 2022 Acura RDX with 826 miles brand-new wow excellent!!! 👍🏼

[@Supersonicff-dw6bs]

Crap, I was so looking for a pinned haters comment! Awesome and professional job as usual.

[@vehcor]

No haters this week. They are resting up for the return of the Mustang. 😂

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Really great work! This would have taken me much longer. One reason, LOTS of pictures, another reason, LOTS of green masking tape ID-ING where the nuts, bolts, and other hardware belong. Even taping the hardware to the brackets.....etc, for reinstall. Looking forward to the next video.

[@paulmason8357]

Looks good nice job enjoy your content in the videos👍

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@kzmpianist]

i bought RDX advance, restored and joy it, but don't know why the hack i'm watching these intereseting videos on this channell ) Definatelly Acura is pretty solid vehicle

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Scott!

[@vehcor]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@charleserickson8050]

Nice work, Scott. Would you ever consider showing us the paintwork side of the business?

[@vehcor]

I have in the past when I am there. I don’t have to do that part anymore and I don’t need to babysit the guys that do.

[@paultaylor9652]

Excellent video. You always make it look so easy.

[@larrymoore2792]

Just for laughs, next time you can see where a nut needs to go but it's hard to reach. Slide the nut onto the stud by inserting a stiff wire into the nut and placing the end wire against the stud and then turning it with a long thin flat blade screwdriver.

[@kraignadjkovic5494]

The good thing about putting away that leftover washer fluid is you’ll find where you put the last leftover jug.

[@vehcor]

And you can pour it into the other bottle and have half a bottle.

[@donbraden8533]

Your making a quick job of that vehicle 👍👍😎

[@randymackintosh6559]

Awesome video..thanks! Love when you "gotta go caveman" and get a 1/16 of a turn on every turn of the wrench...been there...done that.

[@mikebuehler6248]

Another outstanding Vehcor build!

[@SuperSchott]

The cap being off the radiator was giving me anxiety while he was bolting the hood release mechanism in place. I was just waiting for a bolt to fall into it instead of Narnia.

[@vehcor]

Me too when I watched the video. 😂

[@lstone.09]

Awesome video Scott, Mr Smiley most still be stuck to that gaudy thing called a mustang. 🚗🚗🚗

[@vehcor]

He is actually! 😂

[@hudsonvalleyrailandriverandair]

I purchased more oem parts than ever before, 1)cost as much as aftermarket 2)oem are engineered to oem spec where aftermarket is sketchy shyt. 3) peace of mind when sending the repair to the customer 😊

[@Private011]

Word is, you still haven't found those heat shield bolts. I'm fairly certain that airbags are VIN specific. You getting an air bag light? Yet?

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

If that was a Ford the four screws for the air box would’ve probably only been available with the entire air cleaner assembly and it would most likely have been discontinued hahaha. Great job on this Acura.

[@BillMrWild]

A great video, much enjoyed, love the wise crack Playdohnium, many thanks.

[@g1a1r1y1]

What ever happened to the 2015 to 1965 mustang convertible conversion? Did the supervisor and pizza lady fire you from that project? We want to see more of that.

[@muskokamike127]

15:20 I bet they sell washer fluid in japan in 4L containers.

[@vehcor]

That would leave you with more leftover. .2 of a liter to be exact.

[@muskokamike127]

@@vehcor my mistake, I'm in Canada, we have a real gallon here, 4.54 L in our gallon.

[@vehcor]

That’s not a real gallon! A real gallon is 4 quarts of freedom. 😂 Which is actually 3.8 liters. I didn’t know you guys had your own gallons up there. I guess you have to measure the maple syrup in something.

[@80club45]

I really enjoy your videos bro keep up the good work u should put a repo truck together that would be awesome

[@vehcor]

I have done repos in the past. I avoid them, too many problems. People don’t take care of a car they are not paying for.

[@80club45]

@@vehcor I meant buy a wheel lift and slap it on a 2500 or buy an used-crashed tow truck and bring back to life

[@mr_DIY]

There is special pliers with ratchet for this spring clamps that holds them open. Costs couple of bucks and fingers is happy 😂

[@ShainAndrews]

Wonder out of the two of you which has been doing this longer...

[@mr_DIY]

@@ShainAndrews

[@305sergio]

So... 1) we know you’re Mr. Moneybags and all, but did you really have to throw away that perfectly good fan motor at the beginning? Some of us could’ve used that as an actual fan! 😅 2) I was dropped as a baby, so me no think good... but how’d you tighten the O2 sensor @5:40? Looked like you used a socket, but wouldn’t the loom/wires get in the way? It looked like it was bent downwards, which me no understando. & 3) what “mexican supplements” you using these days? 💪🏼 Keep up the kick ass vids! 🙌🏼

[@thedraac1818]

Your #1... In first video, fan looks pretty beat up. In this video, you can still see damage to the back of motor. Better to change now and not have it fail later even if it did turn. Your #2... They make special sockets with the side cut out for applications like that (ie O2 sensors).

[@bearing_aficionado]

Happy Friday, Scott! Enjoy the holiday weekend!🍻

[@vehcor]

I’ll be enjoying it by working on more rebuilds. Have a great weekend!

[@bearing_aficionado]

@@vehcor awesome more videos!!!🍻

[@homersanchez9425]

You ever install the radar unit in backwards?

[@vehcor]

No, it only goes in one way unless you force it.

[@miker351w]

How long can you run the engine for a test start without the cooling system? Is there a danger that some auction buyer would run it hot and overheat it?

[@sjupicudacuda898]

wow thought you took the labor day weekend off!

[@vehcor]

Nope, an extra day for rebuilds!

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Looking better already

[@vehcor]

I love bolt on jobs! They are much faster to turn around.

[@Cartier_specialist]

I wonder how often this sort of thing happens,?

[@vehcor]

More often than people realize. Most don’t get totaled or reported.

[@renekoenes]

Have you thought about that maybe in Japan they dont use gallons but perhaps litres like the rest of the world

[@gerry-p9x]

Sheesh must be 4k in electronics alone,,,worth. The rebuild?

[@kimkramer5773]

Thank You!

[@vehcor]

👍🏻

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

I just found a 2017 Explorer in a storage locker with nearly 0- miles on it..... in pieces...

[@vehcor]

I’m going to guess… stolen.

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

@vehcor that's the really odd part.... never reported stolen.... vehicle only shows that it was shipped to the dealer and never registered. Plastic was still on the carpet, floormats were still in the plastic bags, etc. The thing was never even prepped. Really really odd. I found the vin in the dumbest place, too. Everything else was removed.

[@vehcor]

There is one in the Chicago area with a similar story. The transporter picked it up from the Ford lot and it never made it to the dealer. I’m sure these are not the only ones.

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

@vehcor i am in the Chicago area. Cops didn't care since it was never reported stolen. Oh well, I tried. Now I have literally an entire brand new 2017 Explorer minus the shell/unibody.

[@prazgzs-etagnroht5005]

Hey Scott...question. Do you use insurance estimation hardware to find all the parts all the way down to the bolts? Just asking for a friend 😂

[@beozzie690]

What happen to mr spotty? Did he run away with the last build.

[@timkaldahl]

Since he's been hanging out right next to the work pieces lately I'm guessing that he faked an injury and is living the high life on workman's comp.

[@chrisplace3024]

Love the show. Did you finish the foxbody?

[@toddturcotte4742]

Love watching your videos! Did we give up on the music (in the previous videos)?

[@vehcor]

There is music at the end.

[@jasonearp8720]

just curious, how often do you have to track down AC line leaks later?

[@andrewbetschman3175]

@vehcor happy labor day!

[@vehcor]

Same to you! An extra day for rebuilds!

[@OHSCrifle]

Gotta recognize the Mazda air box cover design - with tabs and clips rather than long fine threaded screws. And the video is Almost to a million views so we can hear how much you paid!

[@carguy4658]

🤔I wish they put such attention to detail at the factory.

[@vehcor]

Eh, I’m building one at a time, they are building thousands.

[@billbowers268]

Hey there Scott how be you ?

[@vehcor]

Good! Thanks

[@dhache1195]

Always a pleasure to look (and learn) at (from) your video's. I shall be honest with you .... ( 🤔🤔🤔) don't be so perfect ..... you make the others look bad ................. 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉 Wish you, Pizza Girl and shop supervisor a nice Labor week end✌✌✌✌. Be well

[@johns8771]

So even when you work on cars, you always have to have your "ducts" in a row?

[@tube8533]

GOOD JOB!

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@stoneshrink]

Necessity is the mother of invention, chaos is its father. I'm not surprised that you can install radiator fluid without a funnel - and you said that ASE certification did nothing for you.

[@pabllosee]

No hose inside overflow bottle?

[@ShainAndrews]

Pay attention...

[@jonss1948]

Therapuetic watching your magic.

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@sevendaystoheavensevendays4077]

👍🏼 Looking good!

[@marinastuable]

I was starting to get paranoid by them 2 missing heat shield bolts.... phew they were there all along

[@Cjnchef]

Black and Honda pink MrSpotty is asking for. Part of his next contract 😂

[@stanleysourelis5104]

The "Pizza Girl" wants that RDX

[@vehcor]

She does like it, she liked the last one too. She better start delivering some pizzas! 😂

[@Snowmannorth]

Did you have a “sarcasm booth” at the circus? Why leave? 😂

[@jamesterrill1938]

Great video..

[@vehcor]

Thank you!

[@davide.s.9880]

I just watch the FordTechMakuloco. He just posted a repair on a 2018 loaded F150 were a little water got into the tail light connection . It shorted out a sensor plus. With a total of $5600. to replace the taillight That is a good reason to ( not buy a Ford ) not buy loaded vehicles. Just buy a base model with air conditioning. You don't need anything else.

[@muskokamike127]

2:40 tighten your petcock, that's a whole lot easier than tightening your wildcock.....those things are VISCIOUS!!! 🤦‍♂

[@vehcor]

I can’t tell you how many radiators I installed that leaked from a lose petcock. I just made it practice to double check them before install to save the mess on the floor.

[@muskokamike127]

@@vehcor oh the things I could say about a loose pet cock........lol

[@richardthomas1743]

Hey Scott!

[@vehcor]

Hello!

[@David-ik8wj]

i wonder how it got wrecked. my guess driver was trying to get their cell phone linked and not watching the road.

[@sarkar6494]

I am really interested in buying this - how?

[@tnguy9696]

bet its already sold

[@vehcor]

Not yet. It has not been listed yet and I have refused deposits.

[@clintonepps3666]

It is never fun laying on your back under the dashboard ( even with a milk crates for your bum and legs to rest on) whether its replacig antenna wire adding sound system wires or ajusting the steering columm

[@JohnSmith-eq5el]

I think the Supervisor was hoping it was a pizza too...

[@vehcor]

I think you might be right!

[@anthonycadiou8367]

What a deal !!!!!

[@PgGarcia-mr8is]

Videos de granam 2000 plis

[@anytractorman]

Nice .

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@chuck10088]

You forgot the other requirement for being a mechanic, sticking your arm into tight unknown spaces, threading a nut held by two fingers, onto a bolt. 😆

[@martinbalmforth2665]

Hobda must get their fenders from GM’s hinge factory

[@vehcor]

And Fox body Mustang rail factories. 😂

[@drewt1081]

Maybe it's a Canadian gallon, eh?

[@cadman10000]

we all know that the sea turtles much prefer 6 pack rings over plastic bags.

[@vehcor]

Yes, of course! 😂