John Ross, you know you're gonna miss the train going by, especially since you got your own horn salute. Gabe and Josh are always fun to watch when you guy's are on a project. Jake is great to, hope he is getting over being shafted by the ex-wife, that girl will regret doing him so wrong one day, because Jake is a good guy, and i hope that he moves on and finds a girl who is nice, and also likes car's. G-d bless y'all.
Partially inspired by your channel, I picked up a cheap F150 to fix up. I've never done anything like this except with my dad as a teenager. I just replaced the alternator and hood struts. Anything beyond my skill level I am outsourcing, but thank you for the boost in confidence that you and your channel have provided.
The most irritating alternator failures are the ones that only fail when hot. They test great when cold but as the vehicle gets hotter the output drops off to nothing.
That was exactly the same thing that happened to mine and why I'm stuck with an alternator now! There was a bad crimp on the fusable link and it failed on the way home from purchasing it.
She needs a lil more refresh she’s worthy now some touch ups on the paint good cleaning great lil car I basically never heard of before you guys bought it a year or so ago
Impressive video and Gabe you are one Hell of a Veteran. I am a DAV and I understand. BTDT just like my 2010 Chevrolet 2500HD Ext Cab 8'Bed WT that had going on a Half a Million miles that was scored a 9 out of a 10 on Inspection and it takes money to keep them that way. 6.0L 6L90 Trans with coolers up the A##. B-7 Armored daily driver. In the Summer you have to wear a Coat to drive it the A/C is so good. But I slept at Fort Hood last night. My 6.0 is modified has about 550hp and gets 18mpg on the highway and an 80-gallon tank. and Bang somebody give me a Heart. Jr Go get er dun. Love your channel. We watch with Nomad Internet. Make the Sky look Beautiful again. Truck was built in 2011 to the Specs. There are no door handles on the truck all electric that is the only way at a distance you can tell. I got smoke too, oil and drop spikes and a Zombie Hunting Stickers coming in the mail from Amazon with my Soldiers Medal License Plate.
Great Job, can you please provide more information on the 3D printed cup holder. I have the same problem with my cup holder on my redline and I would like to print a replacement. Thank you.
All new engines/rebuilds require 'dino oil' 7:10 for break-in periods. It allows friction surfaces to mate with one another, specifically: piston rings and bores. After the break-in period, synthetic oil can be used.
Yep he put it on the screen last episode, too. think the spec was first 500 miles. Does make me wonder though, my Subaru runs 0W-20 which is pretty slippery, think it actually came with dino too? Pretty sure it specifies synthetic normally.
had a customer replace his starter on an International 4700 and he couldn't get it started. batteries were super dead. 4 battery jump pack wasn't starting it. had to put it on 24V. got it in the shop. Found he hooked the dedicated alternator to starter stud positive wire bunched in with the grounds on the starter. white cables are a bad deal. always tie together your positives and grounds when replacing starter. otherwise you will mess up the wiring
I used Marvel Oil in break-in lube. Their literature claims it puts a sort of polish on the bearings you don't get without. FWIW: I've done it with all my new cars and never had an oil-related issue, assuming regular maintenance
In 60 years of owning all sorts of cars from the mundane to supercars, I have never had to replace an alternator. Back in the 1960's I did replace the dynamo on an Austin Healey 3000 with a 60 amp alternator, so that I could run 100W Cibié spot lights for rallying but the original dynamo was still working. On the RUclips motoring channels I watch, US owners seem to have to be constantly replacing alternators. Is there something about US driving conditions that leads to these failures?
In the roughly 55-65 cars that i’ve owned/flipped/etc, the only vehicles that I’ve had consistent alternator failures on are Subarus. I have no idea why, but in the 12 or so I’ve owned, about 7 of them have needed alternators.
7:11 there's a theory why most modern engines burn so much oil (especially those new DFI turbocharged motors). It's because they come with synthetic oil from the factory which lubricates so well that the rings can't seat properly and ultimately you see that 1 quart per 1000 mile oil burning. Not sure how true it is but I think a motor running conventional or break in oil is the best thing for the first few hundred miles or so.
I hope Gabe is going to help you with the move after all the help getting that Sky back together. I also hope Gabe doesn't break any bones in the process 🤣
Thought maybe Europe was to blame for the wiring, but the car was made in DE. Makes me think of opening machine control cabinets and seeing a sea of wiring that's all the same color. Especially bad when the labels are on the terminal block and not the wires.
Which turbo did you wind up going with? Bleeding the coolant circuit on LNF (or LDK as the case may be) can be a chore. There's a TSB that recommends installing a pair of check valves in the small coolant lines to aid in the process. YMMV.
Admittedly, hindsight is always 20/20, but suspecting that the old alternator was bad, and you had a new one on order, why didn't you go ahead and remove the old one and get it tested whilie waiting for the new one? That would have saved a lot of time. Also, no need to buy a whole new jug of coolant. Given that the coolant level was only slightly below the MIN mark, merely adding about a cup of distilled water would have deactivated the low coolant sensor and solved the issue.
New overflow tank cap? They are basically radiator caps and holding around 16psi until they fail and allow engine coolant boilout. Lots of ecotecs die from that $5 part. From all the break-in smoke, youre might need cataclean.
I'm pretty sure when replacing or repairing a hot wire it's a cardinal sin to use black for positive. No questions about that, whoever did this is going to Hell. For sure. Saved a couple hundred bucks too, that's a plus!
I agree if you live within 50 km of a wiring store, but my opinions on the "right" way to do things altered when I moved somewhere remote. It depends where the owner lived how forgivable that choice is.
Many. 😁🍻 The last one was hovering around 350. This one is rated at 10 more due to its construction. With the tune, new turbo and fresh components I wouldn’t be surprised with 370. Obviously a dyno is in its future following the break - in period.
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Tell Gabe to just hold on to the new alternator especially if they are that hard to find.He will need it at some point in the future
John Ross, you know you're gonna miss the train going by, especially since you got your own horn salute. Gabe and Josh are always fun to watch when you guy's are on a project. Jake is great to, hope he is getting over being shafted by the ex-wife, that girl will regret doing him so wrong one day, because Jake is a good guy, and i hope that he moves on and finds a girl who is nice, and also likes car's. G-d bless y'all.
Partially inspired by your channel, I picked up a cheap F150 to fix up. I've never done anything like this except with my dad as a teenager. I just replaced the alternator and hood struts. Anything beyond my skill level I am outsourcing, but thank you for the boost in confidence that you and your channel have provided.
Congratulations Gabe.
And it's great to have a friend in JR.
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congrats you both definitely earned your Saturn Merit Badge for this one! Hope it is all the smiles per mile you expect
I was hoping you post this tonight! Love these cars glad to see one back on the road!
I used to work for Herzog! So cool to see on your video! 🚂
Sky is looking good. Tear down the old engine, it's always good to see what broke.
Great to see it all finished up, it’s a very cool little car!😎
Engine teardowns become my new favorite here! Lots of stuff to see and to learn with that! Mr. Ross, tear down this engine!
Dig the President Reagan reference!
POV: You’re still following JR waiting for him to the John Deere crawler back together.
Might need it at the new place 😂
Facts 🤣
Can't have enough Gabe!
Always a fan of the engine tear downs . Interesting seeing what caused the failure
It's so fun to watch and learn from you guys.
The most irritating alternator failures are the ones that only fail when hot. They test great when cold but as the vehicle gets hotter the output drops off to nothing.
Sounds like thermal expansion causing a disconnect. It needs dismantling and checked.
Love to finally see the Sky back on the road. I am a proud Solstice guy!
I love manual Saturn Redline Skys. I think the Sky looks way better then the Pontiac Solstice. I'd like to own one.
That was exactly the same thing that happened to mine and why I'm stuck with an alternator now! There was a bad crimp on the fusable link and it failed on the way home from purchasing it.
She needs a lil more refresh she’s worthy now some touch ups on the paint good cleaning great lil car I basically never heard of before you guys bought it a year or so ago
Congrats, Gabe!
An alternator that passed an O'Reilly's test? Inconceivable! I didn't think the pass light worked on those machines.
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I miss when JR would hop on his board to grab parts from the O'REILLYs. I think that's when he was still working out of his house.
The road at the shop is too rough for the skateboard 😥
@@WatchJRGo What about the scooter?
@@WatchJRGo Get a paramotor then fly it to/from O'Reilly's. Tucker Gott did fast food runs to McDonalds on his.
Been a long haul Gabe. Congrats bud! 👍
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GABE'S SKY IS ON FIRE!
FIYAAAAAAAAA 🔥
Put me down as wanting a teardown video on any and all engines you replace!
Believe it or not I am living with Mr. Gabe Sanchez over in the video!
Thanks!
I love you ❤️
Impressive video and Gabe you are one Hell of a Veteran. I am a DAV and I understand. BTDT just like my 2010 Chevrolet 2500HD Ext Cab 8'Bed WT that had going on a Half a Million miles that was scored a 9 out of a 10 on Inspection and it takes money to keep them that way. 6.0L 6L90 Trans with coolers up the A##. B-7 Armored daily driver. In the Summer you have to wear a Coat to drive it the A/C is so good. But I slept at Fort Hood last night. My 6.0 is modified has about 550hp and gets 18mpg on the highway and an 80-gallon tank. and Bang somebody give me a Heart. Jr Go get er dun. Love your channel. We watch with Nomad Internet. Make the Sky look Beautiful again. Truck was built in 2011 to the Specs. There are no door handles on the truck all electric that is the only way at a distance you can tell. I got smoke too, oil and drop spikes and a Zombie Hunting Stickers coming in the mail from Amazon with my Soldiers Medal License Plate.
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Always entertaining and informative, scuse me while I kiss this Sky ! I think these are criminally underrated and beautiful little roadsters.
I do jingle bells in December on UP in LA
Great Job, can you please provide more information on the 3D printed cup holder. I have the same problem with my cup holder on my redline and I would like to print a replacement. Thank you.
JR posted a video a few years back about this fix. I believe there was a link to the company that made it.
Hows gabe going to keep an eye on you at the smaller place?
That rwd ecotec layout is soooo much better than the transverse!!
I could work on that for days without needing a single beer. 🤣
All new engines/rebuilds require 'dino oil' 7:10 for break-in periods. It allows friction surfaces to mate with one another, specifically: piston rings and bores. After the break-in period, synthetic oil can be used.
Yep he put it on the screen last episode, too. think the spec was first 500 miles. Does make me wonder though, my Subaru runs 0W-20 which is pretty slippery, think it actually came with dino too? Pretty sure it specifies synthetic normally.
Nothing like having to fight stupidity with those cables... Enjoy Gabe!!
We need more Gabe projects too!
had a customer replace his starter on an International 4700 and he couldn't get it started. batteries were super dead. 4 battery jump pack wasn't starting it. had to put it on 24V. got it in the shop.
Found he hooked the dedicated alternator to starter stud positive wire bunched in with the grounds on the starter.
white cables are a bad deal.
always tie together your positives and grounds when replacing starter.
otherwise you will mess up the wiring
Love the video. Very informative. Maybe I won't ditch my Sky Redline.
Would love to see that Saturn engine tear down!
“Let’s make sure the hood lines up” slam! 😂
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I used Marvel Oil in break-in lube. Their literature claims it puts a sort of polish on the bearings you don't get without. FWIW: I've done it with all my new cars and never had an oil-related issue, assuming regular maintenance
Gabe looking like a Boss!! In the thumbnail…
Nice to see Gabe back in his Sky after all this time.
Nice to Gabe back in the channel.
Great looking car.
I have a 07 redline auto. Is this a common problem because mine stalled why i was driving and i think its my alternator
Is the Sky the Limit?
In 60 years of owning all sorts of cars from the mundane to supercars, I have never had to replace an alternator. Back in the 1960's I did replace the dynamo on an Austin Healey 3000 with a 60 amp alternator, so that I could run 100W Cibié spot lights for rallying but the original dynamo was still working. On the RUclips motoring channels I watch, US owners seem to have to be constantly replacing alternators. Is there something about US driving conditions that leads to these failures?
In the roughly 55-65 cars that i’ve owned/flipped/etc, the only vehicles that I’ve had consistent alternator failures on are Subarus. I have no idea why, but in the 12 or so I’ve owned, about 7 of them have needed alternators.
I'm going to miss the shop, but I think that will all change once I see the new place.
I have never seen a train set up like that. That was really neat.
MOW, maintenance of way. They have some of the weirdest looking stuff. One day when the railgrinder goes by, hopefully, JR can get some video of that.
Good Evening John Ross
Gabe content is the best content
Hey the real question is will you miss the train? Love the content bro
Engine teardown! Also what did RPM end up claiming?
The coolant needs to be filled to the seam of the coolant tank in order to keep the light off the dash...
7:11 there's a theory why most modern engines burn so much oil (especially those new DFI turbocharged motors). It's because they come with synthetic oil from the factory which lubricates so well that the rings can't seat properly and ultimately you see that 1 quart per 1000 mile oil burning. Not sure how true it is but I think a motor running conventional or break in oil is the best thing for the first few hundred miles or so.
Gabe is good with the allusions to ancient pop.
John Good to see Gabe's Sky running again. Another great video. You didn't do the LS Fest this year?
Another great video from JR. Thanks
Black positive cable on my VW battery, negative is orange. Crazy
I hope Gabe is going to help you with the move after all the help getting that Sky back together. I also hope Gabe doesn't break any bones in the process 🤣
Definitely gonna help.
Whether I stay in one piece remains to be seen!😂
Love us some Gabe with those guns !!💪❤
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Gabe, if the clock keeps blinking 12:00 and your VCR is not recording shows on time.... I think I got a fix for that.
That Sky aka Chevy Corvair needs a sweet 3.8 v6 or LS conversion :)
So it was a ground issue?
Yup. Color us surprised!!👍🏼😉
You should wrap that wire in red tape.
Cool, his toy works and one less car in the warehouse, a win win for everyone. You fix everything with a BFH by the way...
Haha, hammer for the win 💪
If it doesn't work you can break something with it...
Thought maybe Europe was to blame for the wiring, but the car was made in DE. Makes me think of opening machine control cabinets and seeing a sea of wiring that's all the same color. Especially bad when the labels are on the terminal block and not the wires.
Which turbo did you wind up going with? Bleeding the coolant circuit on LNF (or LDK as the case may be) can be a chore. There's a TSB that recommends installing a pair of check valves in the small coolant lines to aid in the process. YMMV.
I went with RPM Motorsport’s K04 upgrade.
How did it operate before?
Where are you located?
So JR how is it that you failed to convince him that the only solution was to do an LS swap?
The red pipes should be the same red as the interior if you do that those aren’t so it clashes just chrome or satin black
My New Nissan has a tiny CLUTCH in the alternator.......
So, did you at least put some red shrink tubing on that wire?
Yup. Did that once I got home. 🍻😉👍🏼
You shouldve started a channel with just trains lol
🎶You can’t take the sky from me🎵
Tear the engine down!! Always fun to see the insides…
Admittedly, hindsight is always 20/20, but suspecting that the old alternator was bad, and you had a new one on order, why didn't you go ahead and remove the old one and get it tested whilie waiting for the new one? That would have saved a lot of time. Also, no need to buy a whole new jug of coolant. Given that the coolant level was only slightly below the MIN mark, merely adding about a cup of distilled water would have deactivated the low coolant sensor and solved the issue.
New overflow tank cap?
They are basically radiator caps and holding around 16psi until they fail and allow engine coolant boilout. Lots of ecotecs die from that $5 part.
From all the break-in smoke, youre might need cataclean.
I always use dino oil during break-in. You want wear for seating.
in this episode, Ace and Gary hit the road again in their Duocar
I'm pretty sure when replacing or repairing a hot wire it's a cardinal sin to use black for positive. No questions about that, whoever did this is going to Hell. For sure. Saved a couple hundred bucks too, that's a plus!
If you only have black wire, wrap it in red tape.
I agree if you live within 50 km of a wiring store, but my opinions on the "right" way to do things altered when I moved somewhere remote. It depends where the owner lived how forgivable that choice is.
I have the same laugh as you guys and now I realize why it made people laugh lol
Yes. For the Saturn engine tear down.
Does Gabe still have his Opel?
Oh yes indeed!
I had the same problem mine said it passed I replaced it problem gone
Your arch nemesis the train!!
Waza Gabe, glad to see your car back in action, what's the top speed you done with it ??
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Faster than I’ll admit to. 😜
@@Gabe-ABNCW3 I bet you did, it's a nice car.
Congratulations Gabe, no more biking. See that did not take too long. Shameless O'Reilly's plugs. Still think he needs a Lotus Elise
Randy at AAR just got a Lotus
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I would love to see Gabe's old Sky engine torn down. It is a neat little car. I been watching since JR picked up that Sky
How much HP does that engine make ?
Many. 😁🍻
The last one was hovering around 350.
This one is rated at 10 more due to its construction. With the tune, new turbo and fresh components I wouldn’t be surprised with 370.
Obviously a dyno is in its future following the break - in period.
SO of course, once JR sells the shop, the Railways plan to go on strike, which would mean a period of no train distractions :P
Gabe is a HOTTIE 🔥🔥🔥
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Many thanks. 😉
Engine teardowns are always welcomed.
The ol, 'Shave and a haircut, two bits!'
"Mulan" reference 4:40
Scrolled all the way through the comments for this! I wonder if not getting to say the last line is bugging Gabe.
@@AerinRavage 😂 not at all.
I wonder if the alternator knew it was wired backwards and refused to kick the clutch on.
Alternators don’t typically have clutches, this one doesn’t, I’m thinking it didn’t setup a field since it had no 12V+ 🍻
@@WatchJRGo Precisely. They need power to make power. This is what sets them apart from Generators.
I always thought the Sky was the best looking version of that platform.
Awesome !
LMAO I died at the mulan and fast and furious references. Doing big things JR, been watching since way back fixing and flipping hondas 👍👍