Axle housing crack repair.

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

Hey guys, there is some scum bag with my profile picture replying to comments inviting you to Whatsapp. It's not me.

[@trevormansfield6740]

Yep, I’ve had two.?

[@deezelfairy]

Going on with nearly all similar youtube channels. Usually 'you won a prize' or contact on WhatsApp or telegram. Gotta just ignore them.

[@CrimeVid]

Warren, you are one of my KZbin heroes, but I won’t go to Zuckerberg land even for you !

[@matthewsilva285]

Yeah Warren, there doing it on every channel these days. Scumbag is an understatement. Keep on trucking brother 💪 🙏

[@NerveLindsay4187]

Goodmorning Warren - thanks for the info / whats whatsapp 🤔😆

[@wazza33racer]

My dad, pulled up in his road train in South Australia (1990's), to help a guy having problems. The broken down truck was an old K100 Kenworth, probably done 2 or 3 million km's..........and the axle housing/banjo had cracked through, all the way around........oil was going everywhere and the driver was convinced "he could keep going". My dad told him to stay put, dont drive it, and he would give him a ride to the next town. Some people just dont understand, that some things when they are broken, are really BROKEN. For that banjo to be that bad, its probably got an awful lot of metal fatigue in it.............yikes. In the Tanami desert of Australia, the only way they could stop trailer axles snapping in half, was to let all the tyres down to 30psi and drive slow,rough roads just destroy things.

[@russellgilson4072]

Your experience speaks for itself as you approach each task, you're one handy guy! Good look into the workload of a self employed mechanic.

[@larrywint7020]

Good video you amaze me with how you able work on semi’s and your next job may be a bale loader.

[@zachtaylor8309]

Good video. I’ve got a customer with a fleet of late model 389 peterbilt log trucks with the same air ride suspension. Constantly have rear end housings leak. I have never successfully fixed one leaking where the saddle meets the housing like that. Tried pre heating, tried stick,tried mig tried it all. Always cracks right beside my weld with in 10,000 miles. With that being said I am a mechanic and do not claim to be a welder. Just a mechanic with a welder.

[@rickjohnson1632]

I drove semi and six wheelers dump trucks for a very long time. I never owned my own truck but I’ve got 1000s and 1000s and 1000s of hours pushing trucks to they’re limits off road. One of The reason I was so liked by the guys that owned the trucks was I knew when the truck was right and I knew when it wasn’t. If I was owner I’d have your number on speed dial. You know you sh__ Warren. Thanks for another great video 👍

[@KEE13_65]

You had me chucklin at the end Warren, thanks man !!

[@Romuls753]

Warren you're absolutely right to pull that axle and do it properly, I can't know for sure but I'd bet my CDL that whoever did it last didn't pull the axle housing and did it overhead and so they didn't get the proper penetration

[@davidholder3207]

You would have been an invaluable asset to Paton's tank units with your amazing ability to fix any fault single handed. BTW Warren you received a glowing recommendation from the young KT3406E.

[@WhosBucci]

been an apprentice gas tech for almost a year now, wanted to do hd originally, never got the chance. Now ive a working in house interview for a truck and trailer shop tomorrow. Been studying your documentations of your work nonstop now to try to get as much knowledge before stepping into the shop. Thx pal.

[@kerryshearer8937]

Warren that was a smart move to pull out the axel then weld it great job.oh I forgot to tell you Calgary got 6 inch of snow ❄ so it is coming your way lol

[@stevesprague6916]

hey warren just wanted to tell you that trick you do with the clutches putting it on the transmission that is the best thing since sliced bread i did it the hard way for years now its a cake walk thanks for the tip big fan of your show keep up the good work

[@mikecalvin1402]

I THINK YOU DO GREAT WORK 👍

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

Thank you.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I second that

[@gasperajdnik8004]

I agree 100% amen 👍

[@ericwinkworth6701]

I agree totally

[@billkalsem8550]

I agree also

[@dieselhatz4247]

Always great to watch you work. Amazing you do it all by yourself, sad you can’t find someone who can keep up with you and wants to learn. Keep safe out there!!

[@rearspeaker6364]

they are very few, and hard to find!!

[@revert2625]

Clue! The bolt in the slack adjuster clevis! HUGE understatement! That poor truck really has had the hell beat out of it! And those banjos look way light for off-road use!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Warren, just wanted to touch base. I can understand if you're burned out with the KZbin thing. If it's the negative comments I hope you know the vast majority of your viewers wish you the very best. I miss grumpy Warren!:)

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

I'll put some more videos out soon, winter is here, days are shorter but the work load is the same if not more, I just haven't had time. I will be back my friend.

[@martinmccann4955]

Good man Warren 👍 Though you had thrown the towel in lol

[@johnturner8829]

Howdy. I'm from Alberta, Canada. I am a proud subscriber of this channel because Warren stands up for what is right and speaks out about what is wrong!! I learn from him though I'm not a trade mechanic. I would have his back in any situation!

[@johnnybuss5637]

Thank you for letting us participate in your work, you are a very good mechanic. I'm watching from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@terryrogers1025]

You do an outstanding job on what ever you take on youngster, stay the course, your customer, no doubt, will be happy with your work. Thanks for the video sir.

[@Prariedog]

Hoping all is well your way.take care Warren. Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

[@timwhiskerd2133]

An excellent mechanic and intelligent man. Thinks as he works. I dont know how he also manages all the filming and editing at the same time ! My head would overheat and blow a gasket. Keep safe all and have fun under a truck.

[@jasonmyers3847]

Corrugated roads. That's funny as hell. I bet that old girl's pretty nice looking when she's actually clean. Nice job as always, good Sir.

[@barney2633]

I love your down to earth attitude, don't ever change.

[@ronpittard2769]

Came across this video and been hooked watching all of them, love your work down to earth person, truth, honesty, love the dogs they keep your sanity. Positive thoughts to you and your family.

[@horserider1253]

I had this very same issue last year on my rear-rear end. I'm a very good welder overhead or vertical but the only way to really get to the cracks was to pull the whole rear out from under the truck. Once I pulled it out, I also pulled my head out of my ass and realized it was only a couple more hours work to put another housing from the scrap yard back under the truck. It just worried me that there was metal fatigue in the housing and I would be doing the same large job again a few months down the line. I wish the truck owner would have spent the extra money and just changed the whole housing. Also, while doing this job I too pinched my hand between the back of the impact and the floor !!!!

[@robertstock9912]

That is one of the many reasons I really enjoy watching your videos we both like good westerns and the two you talked about are really good

[@bayleerogers320]

Love you dad! Thanks for everything you do ❤

[@bobbeals1509]

Hey Warren, hope you are okay and just buried with work!! Hang in there. You can nomenclature all you want!

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Warren it's an interesting problem to solve. It will probably hold but time will tell. Thanks for sharing stay safe Warren.

[@jackking5567]

I'm currently rebuilding a bandsaw and I'm waiting for parts - it must be mind bending for you Warren with the amount of parts you need to chase, find, order and wait for. I feel the frustration!

[@raycollington4310]

Love your honest opinion and discussion with the owner. The way you handle these jobs and experience is what I love about the channel Warren. Thank you.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Great Video, Warren. It’s amazing how much you and your truck can accomplish. You probably work more than 6 or so guys in a company shop. Love the commentary, your sense of humor is spot on. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jbrinTexas]

A few years back headed home pulling my car trailer with my 55 Chevy loaded on it. I was almost to Denim Springs La and a bobtail Kenworth went flying by in the left lane, I saw a puff of of dust then his primary driveshaft came flying out. It was headed for my windshield with my family inside. I slammed on the brakes and it hit the pavement just under my front bumper bounced around under my pickup then took out my front trailer tire. The driver walked back and helped change the tire and told me he had just replaced the u-joints at a Kenworth shop before leaving Georgia. It was Sunday so he spent the night on the side of the road after we loaded him up with water and snacks. I had to buy another $150 tire when we got home but I’m grateful that shaft didn’t come thru my windshield.

[@rob4334]

Great video Warren love hearing your stories got a laugh out of the old blue one am new and catching up on all the old ones be carefully with the big jobs and don't get hurt you need help sometimes

[@charlesb4267]

I am curious if that is a spicer or rockwell diff for the reason that one of my trucks on the farm ( bought well used of course ! ) has spicer 46 heavy's and from what I understand the axle tubes are what is a thicker wall then the standard 46's. From the cracking taken place and a logging truck would be pounding on rough roads, overbuilt is better no doubt when it comes to axle housings.

[@mestizoster]

We had a Kenworth with that type of suspension. Roughest Ride if ever experienced. I couldn’t imagine operating on those logging roads. Great video again Warren.

[@scubasteve7946]

Warren you are a badass wrench buddy. Getting it done man. 👍

[@robertstetson4077]

Mr. Roger's I have been a fan of your video for about 2 years now and I am at the airport going to navy boot camp right now. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos I might not be able to see them for a about 8 weeks but there is a lot of people that love them.

[@kerrytodd3753]

Just so you know, I love watching your vids….you never fail to give me a good laugh! Can’t go wrong with that!

[@ianleonard2829]

Warren good to hear your comments there's always someone who knows better LOL keep up the good work cany believe the variations in you're working top notch from the UK

[@Bryanja81]

Don't mind the know it all people Warren. They just try to get you wound up. You do great work and I'd trust your judgment on engines any day.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

I watched the whole 45miinutes and 8 second of this video. You can be very entertaining Warren,

[@MrCrabbing]

Ha ha I remember that, Right turn Clyde.

[@jacobrude1957]

Thanks for the update on the deuche bag! I looked at your end wrench drawer and it reminded me of mine haha!

[@MrMopar413]

Tip of the day. For cutting Zip ties flush no jagged edge so nice n flush . I use Yisige - multipurpose diagonal cutting pliers with flush cutters, they are used for car push retainers to pry rivet trim clips on inside door panels on cars and trucks. I use them for a lot of other stuff . Available on Amazon for 12.99. They work great. I have several pairs in my tool box and in my electrical equipment caddy etc.

[@carlsommer4186]

Great job Warren. I sold Kenworth trucks for 20 years. The suspension on this Pete ( AG380 on a KW ) is a 38k suspension. The axles are probably rated at 40k. This is a Linehaul suspension and axles, not a Vocational/logging suspension and axles. It should be set up with a 46k suspension and axles. Perhaps the truck was set up for Linehaul application to it’s first owner. Then someone put that log bolster on it for the second owner. Oh well, it is what it is and you did a fine job of saving that axle housing for your customer. Love your videos.

[@edsargent6824]

hey Warren I don't care what some ass bags say it just amazes me what you can do all the heavy jobs you do wow you are so talented in what you do just wanted you to know there are a lot of us that love what you do

[@thomasstewart9368]

You're the best - that's quite a job for 2 guy's. Lots of work is right👍 People don't realize that's NOT the easy way to make a buck -

[@charlesb4267]

That is anything but easy what Warren struggles with day and and day out, my back hurts just watching the struggles !

[@roadsideservice2406]

Duke loves you, he would never do something like that.

[@fireantsarestrange]

Bad forging. ... Nothing will work on that. But surprised that you went to that level of work on it. Your the man Warren.

[@colinmyers8841]

Hi Warren , Greetings from sunny Queensland Australia , good vid this one , cheers mate

[@Demonlord468]

Nice work. Only suggestion as a 20 year veteran in the steel business? I would still highly suggest (If you didn't already off camera) Drilling out holes at the ends of ALL the cracks to insure they never continue to run after the welding process. I've done this type of repair on things like Aluminum Oil Pans that most people will claim impossible to fix because of those same cracks eventually running after the welding process and almost always 99% of the time never had a call back because of the welds failing from crack repairs when i drill out the leads of the cracks before preping and welding up everything. And 100% success rate on steel cracks like this job. But, I've heard of those types of cracks continuing to run beyond the welds years later on down the line from not drilling out the ends of the cracks. Just a suggestion not trying to be a keyboard warrior. I also dyekem cracks on Aluminum for this reason because the cracks can run beyond what you can see and then drill at the end but, in my experience isn't necessary on steel or cast quite as much but, is something I still do on cast that's been painted just to be 100% sure since I've seen dyekem show cracks a little further out from the visible before the prep work.

[@samblair5427]

Snow coming Warren keep the dogs warm . Ky Sam...Grind a v deep it should work fine i agree with you,, I like your air hose lots of volume,,,I also bought my impacts from MAC a great tool,,,Warren you are one of the best mechanics i know of...

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello Warren. There's a lot of stress on trucks that travel on dirt roads. We have the same problem with building site trucks.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Warren 😃 man that axle had a rough life, makes you wonder what else is on its way out,?, nice fix mate, seeing you tear the trans down should be interesting.thanks for your time and efforts bringing us great videos, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, and the doggies. Stuart Uk.

[@williegillie5712]

I’ve never seen an axle with that kind of damage on it. Makes ya wonder what caused it. Great video Warren. I’m learning a lot from you. By the way I saw a really good western not too long ago. It had Robert Duvall and Tommy lee Jones and some other good actors in it. It’s called, “Lonesome Dove.”It was quite the adventure. Probably pretty close to how things were in the old west. Hope you get a chance to see it.

[@kennethkaczypenski6224]

Yeah first thing I thought was how the hell? Second thing I thought was OK if that is cracked then what other damage did the guy do?

[@1homelessguy]

seen eaton axles crack like that before. have replaced them on my personal truck due to cracks. In my case I think it was due to u-bolts getting loose

[@meporter69]

Log trucks, eh!

[@TIMBERTIGERFORGE]

You don't know what caused it? You never met a log truck driver, or seen what we do to a truck, only because that's what it takes to get the wood to town. Tree truckin is hard on trucks and even harder on drivers

[@rgnichols567]

Really enjoy watching your vids! Now that I am retired from my 'day' job, I'm thinking about running some overheads n such. Would be fun to have rubbed shoulders with you, you are a wealth of information that is being lost on upcoming generations, IMHO.

[@TheodoreRoosevelt3]

Fixed a western star that threw a driveshaft and almost took the transmission out too. It broke all the way around the bell housing and the only things holding it in was the cooler lines and shift tower. It messed up a lot of other electrical and air lines and valves but I've never seen anything like it before or since.

[@jeffcox3072]

We need more honest people like you who will take the time to do the right thing when doing Repairs and not just what ever works.i hope this repair and all of your repairs go well. You are an inspiration to our youth follow. By the way hope the hand is alright

[@Dmenbiker]

Love your channel... Love the details you explain to make stuff clear...

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

Thanks for your time and knowledge. It can't be easy to film what you do

[@Madmaxoz]

Jammed my finger between the impact and the floor......"just about pissed my pants" HA HA HA you're a funny bloke Warren 😁

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video Warren. You make me laugh. I'm glad to hear that you're ignoring the people that bitch & complain about everything you do. This video is a great example as to why you are a great mechanic. You care and take pride in what you do! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the next installment.

[@russellclement2058]

Love ya work man ,, spent a bit of time under cane harvesters grovelin in the freekin bull dust so I know where ya comin from ,,

[@markalexander5124]

Warren, guys like me with clean hands eat because guys like you with dirty hands do what I can not do. Thank you.

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Good catch on those shims man That is weird man Careful with those hands buddy Gonna need those

[@JonDingle]

Great video young man. Interesting to watch!

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey Warren, great job welding up that diff but I think the owner would have been money ahead to replace it. Did I miss it or wasn’t the weld cracked on the inner part of the housing. Well, thanks much for giving us a Saturday night video. I really enjoyed it.

[@wazza33racer]

you are right I think....its at its "end of life" chapter.

[@4321grp]

@George , Me too, the only question is how long will it last, and there's a liability issue if it eventually fails when the truck is going down the highway.

[@blake9361]

another great video by great mechanic big shop lots of work no help what a time we are in

[@johnmaclellan2589]

Take courage and keep up the great work you carry on for your great service to your loyal clients who recognize great service. May you be able to find good help from someone as dedicated as you.

[@flyboy6876]

It is always fun to watch a mechanic that does it the right way instead of one that half a-s the job and charges you a fortune

[@grahammoore6386]

Warren you are always going to get shit heads in life. Just roll with it and the 1s that give a damn will always be here for you and your family and of course the dogs.

[@bobbeals1509]

May I suggest penetrating oil?? I am completely surprised why you don’t soak those bolts beforehand. If you did, I am in error and apologize. I have one thing from yourself and a couple of others that I watch and penetrating oil is used to make things easier. Quick question, if you were to pressurize the axle does it help to show cracks or ones that were repaired to validate the welds? Sounds like your camera magnet is first rate!

[@bryansimon4072]

Nice to watch and listen to a real field tech, instead of a keyboard jockey. Keep it up!

[@blobby273]

I just love Waren she just just speaks the truth always so Honest .

[@blobby273]

@George oh sorry did I use the wrong pronoun ? Lol

[@elroyelblander6277]

Thanks for all you do and another video man 👍🍻👊

[@northwoodsguy1538]

Take care. Hope you are well. 👍🐶🐕

[@mongomay1]

Thanks Warren for sharing the repairs. Would any of that crack detector dyes work on that kind of damage to the housing because of the seeping oils to see the extent and check after welding? Been getting a lot of scammers on other YT channels with WA # or winning something scams/phishing. I report them and turn off/hide the notification. I have read it is going to get worse as more of the economy tanks. BTW make sure you keep your old design Milwaukee impact, a new design was tried from HSA to HSB and it has been recalled taken back out of market. The original with the 3 sun planetary gears driving the impact is the workhorse unit. Do what you can with your warranty on your battery housings and impact. TTI now owns Milwaukee tools. Take care out there and glad you got some personal time to relax with some older movie programming. Been finding much more free stuff on YT with ads to watch lately.

[@heavymachinery2843]

Absolut great Video love those Videos always nice to see you weld

[@Prariedog]

What a job eh .the owner should be happy it's you working on his truck and not an arm chair quarterback lol. Great job Warren, Thanks for sharing I've always enjoyed the old spagetti westerns .most of Clints movies are timeless

[@dont9098]

LOL Don't you like our corregations Warren Another great job Mate, Cheers from Tasmania

[@twistin140]

thanks for the share Warren..... you make em.... i'll watch em!

[@vincenthalas7055]

Just checking in on you old chap. Hope all is well with you and yours.

[@andyperkins2523]

Chasing cracks gotta love it! Smashed my fingers like that before in almost the exact same way 😂 sucks. One question though. Could you have left the tires on that axle, take off the the tires on the rear axle and rolled it out the back while lifting the ass end of that truck with you're crane? Or can that crane lift that much? Just wondering thanks as always for the video!

[@phil6465]

Do you ever use dye penetrant to check for cracks?

[@johnandcarolynmills3061]

Good call Warren , Nice job. But you had me hollering ( Watch your Fingers, Watch your Fingers ) to late. I Did the same thing years ago,,,Still Stings Thinking about it. PS Try to stay Safe & Pat the Pups.

[@plowkingf15]

I had a 86 internatoinal that leaked up thru the spring perches. Guess they had a lot of them that did it.I liked the round rear axle housings better.

[@ronnieroads1253]

hey warren realy like your videos very interesting stuff you do great work , thank you!!

[@tonyjones9715]

Thanks for all the great videos

[@kevinwalker4623]

So does Duke have a give-send-go for legal fees yet? Thanks for the sharing the skill and timely dark humor!

[@ittheschnellshow9599]

I completely agree with you no one should ever go above the Sets so you don’t ever do damage because the people that do or don’t want to listen and well thinks they know better and end up costing the customer more money but in the long in they really don’t care I been down that road with a few shop so long story short there always a reason to why they say don’t go past the setting

[@jtg2737]

I'm curious to find out what something like this costs to get fixed a ballpark figure?

[@LoBeau53]

Down is the easy part Warren. Gravity is on your side and everything lines up with the floor.

[@williammccartney4833]

keep up the good fight! warren.agree on your choice of movies for viewing . so you watched old filo get his ass kicked again. Clint is a treasure!

[@geesss8675]

Dear Mr Warrens. Have you welded many axles? What welding rod did you use here ?

[@calumanderson5617]

Thank you for the video Warren 👍I did watch it earlier but as usual shit happens especially when needing more blood tests (surprised Dracula hasn't ran a bar yet the amount I've gave them!!!) Yep watched both movies of Clint my favourite is the The Black widow MC especially being pulled by the cops when wearing wiggs, hope you'll read this comment, take care Warren.👍

[@zimmerwalston9217]

Nice Bead Warren!

[@duck85123]

Hey Warren, have you tried using an Evap smoke machine for checking for oil leaks? I have seen them used for engine oil, coolant and trans leaks. Just thinkin" out loud...

[@scotthewitt6047]

Nice Welds thanks for the video

[@jacobgonzales3716]

How do you like the TEXA unit? I’m looking into grabbing one pretty soon.

[@1danwinn]

I did that too. Hurts and takes a second for your mind to register why your fingers are being mashed. Lol