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Arizonaperfect
Добавлен 7 апр 2010
Smart Fortwo (451) Loose Side View Mirror Glass (Driver's Side)
This fix is for vehicles equipped with manual adjust side view mirrors. The mirror glass is loose in the mirror housing causing blurred vision.
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Americanized Smart Fortwo (451)
Просмотров 4233 месяца назад
Shows how to make some small changes to improve the looks and performance of the vehicle.
Smart Fortwo (451) Valve Guide Replacement
Просмотров 3384 месяца назад
This video shows how to replace worn valve guides. So far every cylinder head I've disassembled had worn out exhaust valve guides (regardless of engine mileage). On all those engines, I've never seen a worn out intake valve guide. So if you're replacing a head gasket, you probably want to replace the exhaust valve guides too. So far I've found a 100% exhaust valve guide failure rate. SPECIAL NO...
Smart Fortwo (451) Cooling System Failure
Просмотров 2774 месяца назад
This video reviews the potential failure most Smart Cars (451) will experience.
Smart Fortwo (451) Positive Crankcase Valve (PCV) (Excessive Engine Smoke)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
How to diagnose the PCV system on a Smart Car.
Smart Fortwo (451) Engine Oil Change. Think you know how? Watch and Learn!
Просмотров 6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Smart Cars (451) have unique service procedures and changing engine oil is no different. Failure to use the method I cover in this video could result in contaminating your fresh oil change.
Smart Fortwo (451) DIY Dual Exhaust for Under $5 Bucks!
Просмотров 3 тыс.11 месяцев назад
This is a video to show you how to improve the exhaust sound of your Smart Fortwo Car. There is no drone or popping. Just a nice rumble.
Mazda Miata Big Brakes For Under $200 Bucks
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A the part numbers and procedure to upgrade front brakes
1991 - 1996 C4 Corvette Door Panel Repair
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
How to modify the door panel to correct the factory defective door panel.
1992 - 1994 Corvette LT1 Optispark DIY Redesign
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Convert your Non-vented Optispark distributor into a Vented Optispark for under $50 bucks!
Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L Engine Noise (some possible causes)
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3.8 Liter Chrysler/Dodge V-6 engine noise diagnosis and possible causes.
Dodge Neon 3.8L V6 Project Introduction (bottom side)
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Intro to see the bottom side of a V6 Dodge Neon.
Dodge Neon 3.8L V6 Project Introduction (top side)
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3.8L V6 Dodge Neon Project Introduction (topside)
Fix your Briggs & Stratton Powered Lawn Mower for Under $10 (Repair Procedure)
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Due to ethanol in some gasoline, the carburetor diaphragm on a Briggs & Stratton powered lawn mower can rupture or degrade. This causes the engine to run extremely rich, a loss of power, and the exhaust blows black and/or blue smoke. In my introduction video, I showed how to identify and diagnose this problem. In this video I will go through the carburetor diaphragm replacement procedure. It is...
Fix your Briggs & Stratton Powered Lawn Mower for Under $10 (Intro/Diagnosis)
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Many briggs & Stratton powered lawn mowers are thrown away because of a simple carb problem that you can fix yourself in about 10 minutes for less than $10 bucks. Only basis simple hand tools are required. This video will show you how to identify and diagnosis this carb problem. My second video will go through the steps to repair the carb.
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for this video! It really helped me solve the smoking issue with my Smart car. After watching, I checked the compression first (which is always a good starting point to rule out bigger problems) and confirmed I had good compression. Then, capping off the PCV valve hose as suggested helped stop the smoke, pointing me in the right direction for a proper fix. I hope this comment helps others who might be facing a similar issue. Thanks again for sharing this valuable information!
How do you do the valve adjustment on these engines. Mine needs it pretty bad and I noticed that the valve assembly isnt like a normal assembly for most engines? Mines just a plain W451 from 2012
There is no easy way to adjust the engine valve lash on these engines. The cam(s) have to be removed to get to the buckets located under the camshaft. So you will have to remove the timing chain to get the cam(s) out.The buckets come in different thicknesses to adjust the clearance between the cam and bucket. I'm assuming you have a noisy valve train? The real question is what caused the excessive valve lash? I would start with removing the valve cover and measuring all the valve lash clearances with a feeler gauge to find out which which one(s) are out of spec. The only way the valve lash can get out of specifications is having a worn out camshaft lobe, worn out bucket, or a both being wore out. These engines are not known for wiping out camshaft lobes.
Hi, could you please help me to understand nature of the problem related with my 2015 Smart fortwo 451? During one of my night trips on a highway I heard that the radiator fan was blowing on a maximum speed and also check engine light appeared and cold air was blowing from the heater. Outside themperatute was about 5 degreesr Celcius. I spopped the vehicle to check wih ELM OBD 2 scaner. Unfortunately I dont rememer axactly the error code number but it was related to coolant temperature sensore rate. Coolant temperature on ELM application was showing 40 degreece celcius.I has delited the error code, started engine. No more radiator fan sound. So, next day I replace the coolant temperature sensore but unfortunatelly no difference same story next day. So after investigation I found that the thermostate got stuck in open position. I ordered a new one (Febi/ Bilstain). After replacement ( only thermostate) there isn't any difference. Qustion. It coold be the thermostate housing has some deformation due to possible overheating in a passt? How is high the chance of deformation?
Great video thanks.
I never owned a Ford or any Chrysler product. But in hindsight one of the biggest mistakes I ever made in life was in the late 70s when a dude that I knew from High School owned a 1969 Dodge Charger in super nice condition. Red w/ Black interior and automatic on the floor with console and black bucket seats. His steering went out and it had a couple of other minor issues - he said he didn't want to get "Nickle and Dime'd" fixing things on the car. I at the time just never considered it as I was more into 1972 Cutlass Convertibles. So he sold it for like $3,000 measley dollars. A fender for that car today costs that. I could shoot myself for not buying that car.
I appreciate this guy trying but honestly I couldn't even get through the entire video. Optispark - what a PITA. Just avoid the Optispark all together.
This is the best fix I have seen!
What type of screws did you use/
the water pump mod is so smart, deff gonna needa do that
Hi, I found a lot of important information in your videos. I have a question regarding Smart 451 coolant system failure. How and where I can ask the question? Thanks a lot.
Ask me and I'll try to answer your question.
A real solution from a good mechanic with a lot of common sense.
No drain plug on mine, it has to be pumped out and is a pain in the butt.😊
Did you ever think it could be a "push rod or "rocker arm""? Was it that type of "knocking" noise? Our van had that timing chain noise at first and now it has a "knocking" (louder noise) which is at idle; but, the "knocking" noise comes and goes as we drove it. We quit driving the van until we can get a mechanic to look at it? Just curious if the "tap-tap-tap" noise increased to a "knocking"noise?
😂😂 priceless...... I wrote my first message at 7.00; within 20 secs you referred to my last message.. sorry!
Is it worth running the car for a few minutes to warm up the oil?
yes its better
I have a 92 Corvette. Rough idle issue. I replaced the IAC and reset it. For a while it was running great now it is acting up every now and again surges up and down. It is a strong Runner outside of having that issue at a stop light and although I did not test it I do not believe it is optispark. Do you have any suggestions what it might be. Thank you, Ray
When I first bought my C4 it ran okay, but idled like it had a performance camshaft. Took the Optispark apart and found corrosion inside the distributor cap. If you've never worked on the Optispark, there's a good chance that's where the problem is located. Yes, it's a pain in the ass to work on, but that's a good place to start.
I appreciate the reply, before I start ripping it down to the optispark. I did a diagnostic check with the on board computer. It pulled up a couple of codes two of them was the 02 census and the other throttle body sensor I checked, it was a weak signal I change that out first and then checked 02 and sure enough one of the wires on the driver side was burnt from the exhaust. I am going to reset the IAC when I get everything put together. I will let you know my findings. Hopefully it works out, if not I'll have to dig deeper to the opti. Thanks
thanks for the magnet trick buddy
I use an electric pump
How does it handle with the rear tires straight, I like it
I found no difference in how the car handles or drives down the highway. Just as stable as always!
@@Arizonaperfect Less tire wear... I just put on new rear tires on mine and when I see the camber I'm like I feel sorry for those new tires... I'm try to do this over the winter. OH yea,,, Any issues at the alignment shop? I know the machine has a predefined values
@@MrMr123 This modification does not change the alignment. Steering wheel is still straight. I wouldn't spend the money on an alignment. It's really not necessary.
Hey, Will! Are you sire you didn't change that Smart Car into a Fiat 500?!
Ha!!! I have both a 2012 Smart car and 2012 Fiat 500 Prima Edition. Both fun in there own quirky way.
Hey, Will! You start out with #3, but your end product is a Panda?
Did you use JB weld to close it up? Or actually weld it?
I used a mig welder to hold the pipe in place. Don't think JB Weld would survive the heat.
Mine was smoking like crazy but also coolant coming out the exhaust so I'm pretty sure it's the gasket
Good useful video, and thanks for posting it.
Thanks for your video
Thanks bro, your video helped me a lot.
The other option is quite easy. Based on what you said about jacking up rear of car and it makes it worse, you can jack up the front end of the car and make it better. Doesnt have to be on stands, tilt the car back on a trolley jack to get more oil out then lower again. It's worth checking the condition of the drain bolt with the built in gauze filter. Mine was degrading in the plastic like bonded area of the gauze causing bits to flake off so I replaced it. They can be fitted super tight though which is a bit annoying.
It doesn't help to jack up the front of the vehicle. The drain hole location is in the center of the oil pan and about 1/2 inch off the bottom of the oil pan. So jacking up the vehicle from the front, back, or from either side make the ability to drain the old oil completely gets worse. The only way to get all the old oil out is to use a vacuum oil extractor. FYI: The reason the oil pick up/drain hole was placed in the center of the oil pan is so there is no oil starvation during acceleration, deceleration, and cornering. The oil drain plug is part of the oil pickup system for the engine oil pump.
@@Arizonaperfect Ah right, maybe front or rear tilt can a get a bit more out then if it sloshes the oil around. I didnt tilt for my last oil change, left it as it was. I got about 3.5 litres old out/new in. My Smart book says approximately 3.7litre capacity. so I could be having the 200ml old oil left in. I would think then that this is deliberate design for the oil pick up to avoid heavy contaminent/sludge in the very bottom of the sump in an engine that has not been looked after or serviced regularly?
@@Smart451-ut6df I agree with you on the reason for the oil pick up is a 1/2 inch up from the bottom. I think they should have put a conventional drain plug and we could all skip this issue.
1992 optispark redesign
Wow I appreciate these items you mentioned. Sounds like what I am having. Sounds like the noise coming from the engine bank closest to the front grill. Will check these easy items first. It has around 190,000 miles on it. Will come back to your website to tell what it was. thanks Phil
I don't understand how there was no recall on these cars for this part.
There has to be a safety issue before the government can force GM to recall for this issue. In this situation, the vehicle gives warning so the owner can fix the car. GM could issue an extended warranty or issue a Customer Satisfaction Notification, but they're not required to. There is no question in my mind that this was a faulty design and GM should have taken care of their customer with a fix for this issue. Unfortunately GM did not do that and now the cars are too old for any type of class action lawsuit.
Almost the worst video I have ever seen.
i have looked everywhere (3 hardware stores) for a metal pipe skinny enough to fit. where did you get yours?
I used 1/4 inch soft copper tubing. It comes on a roll and it is easily straightened to go into the dipstick opening.
@@Arizonaperfect ok that is very helpful to know, thank you. I did see a roll of this at Menards and wondered if it would straighten out. i’ll be sure to buy that now.
I was able to take off the bolt with the alternator on. I lowered the engine but not completely. I'm having a hard time finding the other bolts
I wonder what opti he used for replacement.
I purchased my Optispark from O'Reilly's Auto Parts. It comes with a lifetime warranty. It's been over a year since I did the modifications and the car runs perfect. No issues from the Optispark system. GM was so close to getting it right, unfortunately they came up a little short!
Nice video,hadn’t thought about that weep hole trick. Wife’s car is 95’ Z28 T56 conv with 12K on the clock.
Great Video !What brand of Optispark did you use ?
I bought my Optispark from O'Reillys Auto Parts. The price was good and it has a lifetime warranty. So far, I've had no issues with the ignition system. The car runs great!
Great... now I have to get one of these.. LOL How long is that copper pipe and what width ? UPDATE: Got a pump by Amazon, with a copper pipe. And a filter (Blueprint) and oil.
Could u send a link? I can't find it. + is the pipe long enough?
The vacuum source i use is on the left side of the intake manifold. It uses a vacuum tee but i no longer use EGE and secondary air . Since i have the MSD cap and rotor i have the check valves and vent hose. I run an electric water pump to so i no longer use the weep hole on the water pump.
Great idea. MSD does sell a updated cap and rotor with a vent hose for the non vented distributors.
I did this mod to my 94 this week. Hope to get some long life out of it. Thanks!
Did your opti fail? I have a 94 and I think my opti is going out
@@kylestolfo4695 yes, died, wouldn't start again and gave a code for optispark. Check your codes.
The differece ist about 5 bucks🤣
1995 CHEVY AND UP USE VENTED OPTISPARK.
Great Job
You told the dimensions of the aluminum in your video but did not give how big the bracket is in size once its placed on the door. Great idea love it.
Smart C4 man 👨 👍
How about a video of that red Omni GLH in the background? I used to have a black 1985 GLH and I miss that sleeper.
That was a survivor car. 100% original car I bought new in March 0f 1985. It was a 1985 GLH turbo without air conditioning. Ended up selling it o a collector for a good price about two years ago.
Nice ! You taught me something Sir. Thanks.
Applying your methods to my '91 ... Thanx! 🤘^v^
I got the pneumatic fluid extractor I hook up to the air compressor off of Harbor Freight, all that hand 🤚 pump thing 🥴👀🤔
It doesn't work for Smart 453 unfortunately..
Nor the EV version...
@@RealButcher 453 is petroil version :)
@@gintautasull4761 of course .. It's the EV version. It's a yoke (like in egg)...