Little known fact. The Chief Engineer who designed that fuel delivery system was fired. He later took a position with another company and designed the “safety” spouts for plastic 5 gal gas cans.
I have noticed that Eric O. of South Main Auto and you at your Rainman's Auto Repair never skimp or take the easy way out. Also your Lauren and Eric's Mrs. O are both lovely wives that light up the screen whenever they are on. Your two shops are so excellent that I wish y'all were closer to me in Kansas.
FWIW it looks like maybe a crush-washer or similar fell off the close end of the fuel rail as you were pulling it out @ 31:42. It appeared to fall somewhere outside the valve area, to the video-right.
Last diesel I worked on you needed a chain block to pull and lift the injectors. Pistons were 980 mm dia. They had one they were going to send back to the makers for refurbishing. Makers rep took 1 look at it and said forget it ! The piece of rope securing it to the bulkhead broke and it went walk about.
Be very careful Ray ,I remember doing a similar job and customer came with spare key and took car without paying, this just brought this back to me, always block in cars that have large payments to be made, still haven't had my money back not even for parts😢
RAY....my neighbor kid 20 years old. bought a piece of carp ford taurus xl 2006..he had the problem of the ECU going offline, and I went over to meter all the fuses .."except 4 fuses in the engine compartment". ended up being the same circuit as the a/c clutch and the "keep alive ECU", he had to keep replacing the 10 amp fuse that protected the a/c clutch and keep alive ECU ,same wires...so instead of troublshooting the ac relay and the 10 amp fuse, he goes and buys another new /used car! No one knows how to troubleshoot these computer type cars these days. I just wanted to share this with you... i guess maybe unplugging the a/c clutch...he just buys another car. Keep 'em coming Ray.. Al and family. HAPPY NEW YEARS BROTHER!
Don't u just love the people who think all you do is snap your fingers and its done ,I always say if you ain't willing to do it yourself Don't complaine about the price all i can say is im a girl and ray has taught me so much video after video its amazing how he takes it apart and puts it all back together however i must say i would not be able to tackle something of this magnitude this is crazy detail going on my dad was a mechanic but got out of it due to the fact the cars got newer which as most people in the line of work knows that it requires more updated equipment and knowledge to know how to navigate he's passed away now but im guessing that is where my interest of this work came from and ive saved my mom a ton of money recently with the replacement of a heater core and and evap canister did both jobs myself and im feeling really good that it all came out good ,they wanted to charge 5,000 for the heater core and 1400 for the replacement of the evap.
As a diesel mechanic I would cap all fuel lines and common rails as you would know dirt is the enemy and tolerances in common rail injectors is in the micron range. Makes me glad I worked on trucks that thing is shoe horned in there 😅. Love your videos.
Ray... You're extremely correct on Diesel Logic. The first time I replaced all 8 injectors on my Duramax. I made the mistake of using the cheap-o reman Diesel Logic injectors. After countless hours of work... the truck wouldn't start. After using starting fluid, it finally started. BUT, sounded and ran like @#!%$. I finally got smart and returned the cheap ones and paid for the BOUCH injectors. It still runs good at 250K miles. Always pay for high quality injectors.
Suggestions use plastic bags & rubberbands to cover the boost tubes & turbo, use a bore scope to double-check that the copper crush washers are not left in the boars & and that the tops of the pistons are ok due to poor injector performance and cap of the fuel rails to keep the clean.
if you hammer on those torx bolts hard enough you will push or smash the threads inward and will actually loosen them. they come out like butter. same goes for power steering lines and brake lines if you can get access. just hit the nut beside the line with a punch and just go to town on it. just be careful not to distort the nut so much you cant get the wrench back on...
Just a quick note, the subscribe issue has returned. I've been watching and subscribed for over a year or so and recently, I've had to subscribe again and again. Just thought you should know.
Im doing injectors and coils on my corolla this weekend. And wifey-poo wants her laundry room redone. Im excited because i get to buy some new tools! Auto, carpentry and painting. I stay busy since i retired. 😊
Every vehicles more junk Every year only one who benefit from it is part supplier no vehicle is reliable anymore I, glad there are people like Ray that have ability an patience to work on this the junk that being made now by all
Always nice to see Lauren. It's good to see you've done your home work on the injectors. Makes a world of difference. 👍 Before you sign off, don't forget what you dropped.
Some outstanding work. I love the fact that you point out your mistakes and your work arounds when things don't go as intended. I was cringing when you were struggling with the fuel return banjo bolts. There are so many times that I have rounded out a Torx or Allen bolt head. Some one had a great at the office when they invented the external extractor. It heartens me that even you need a step ladder to reach parts under the bonnet (obviously I am a brit 😂). At only 5'6" anything passed 1' passed the grill on my Range Rover needs steps 🤣. Great content - keep them coming. Happy New Year and have a prosperous 2024.
Because I saw them in action and they worked out so well for Ray with that return line, I ordered some Irwin bolt extractors yesterday. Good to have, as we all witnessed in the last video. Thanks Ray. 👍
@@wolleysegap9740 can atest to them, have found if they can't undo a rounded fastener it's not coming out without heat. they aren't even that expensive so worth having on standby... Working on heavy equipment in lovely wet UK they have got me out of trouble a few times.
Anytime I think about buying a diesel, guys remind me of this video. You are doing a great job Ray, better you than me. I could pull it apart, no problem, putting it back and remembering which fastener goes where, that's the problem. MaMa Mia
Many of the parts can only go back on one way which helps. Besides you can go back and look at your disassembly video. I always tried to remember to take photos first and hope I get the proper angle for reassembly. Keep up the great work and videos.
I worked for ups for 28 years they used to get rebuilt engines from a company called Fred jones they only replaced the parts that were needed we had a ton of problems most times the truck would not leave the shop they finally got smart and bought new engines no more problems
I never put things down in the holes to prevent things from falling into them. I always keep a collection of rubber bands on me. that way I can reach into my pockets. Pull out a rubber band, and secure the towel on the outside of the hole. This eliminates the possibility of a towel falling into the deepths
buy cheap and pay twice or even 3 times some people will never learn always buy the best if you can i know some people can not any way thanks for the very interesting video
I am so glad that my 1997 C 3500 Silverado four-door crew cab long bed is a lot easier to work on when changing injectors on P 400 diesel engine. Yeah it’s a 65 diesel but it’s a hell of an upgrade compared to the old 65 diesels but it’s a lot easier to work on than these new ones and the injectors are a lot less expensive as well and easier to get in and out of the head but the injector pump is in the same spot right underneath the water neck in the valley but at least I have a lift pump back there on the frame rail to push Diesel up to the injector pump on my truck they came that way, but like I said area, Diesel service they have all kinds of parts for our trucks and tractors, and whatever else you’re working on check them out. Diesel Creek uses them and several other Internet RUclipsrs use them as well C&C equipment
I just looked up the price of 8 Bosch (no core exchange) 6.6 duramax 7lbs fuel injectors at $2,600. The more expensive ones from bosch were $3,800. Add to that the 10hrs of the experienced someone who KNOWS how and you have a serious expense.
We have always replaced bolts on high pressure fuel lines regardless of application when it comes to Diesel. You don't want to have to take all this apart again.
You might consider Area Diesel for your fuel injection n fuel pump (diesel) needs. Very impressive operation and really stand behind their work and products.
im not a professional mechanic but after tearing apart and putting back together mechanical contrivances of every shape and sizes for 30 yrs , i have my own system of placing things in order that they come apart so i can look at the pile of parts and now where everything goes. it just takes practice and repetition but i still run into hiccups every now and then where i have to look up a diagram the wost is feeling a fastener yeilding in a bad, bad, tight spot. thats where having many, many, MANY tools come in handy along with removers, extractors and sprays of all sorts....just in case. on angry looking fasteners, i use heat and cold before i put a tool on it. a map gas torch and crc freeze off are a part of my tool arsenal as winter is 4-6 months of the year which means lots of salt on the roads. its not as bad as the rust belt but close. nice work, ray. diesels engines are about the only thing i havent put a wrench on. im sure i could muddle my way thru one but unless someone convinces me hansomely, ill stay in my wheel house.
One way to recall is to take pics of each step of removal as you go. Most of all have a clear mind concentrate (not thinking about life issues) when disassembling components and when it comes to assembling your mind will recall (visional pics in your mind) where things belong. Also, place screws back where removed so as not to have to remember what goes where. While you have taken apart the drive side maybe go ahead and replace the main rail race fuel valve.
No no no no, don’t you dare talk about doing it twice. I’m starting to get nostalgic for a pt cruiser/ jeep repair, I knew there was going to need part 4!😐😂
To determine if the bolt is torque to yeild, look at the torqe sequence, if its just a single value, its not, if its in stages or has stages with aditional degree of rotation, its a torque to yeild.
Looks like the previous mechanic needs to review the foot pounds of torque chapter. The Rainman gets past the errors of the last guy, then again he has A Rod as a source when he ventures into a diesel engine!😏. Great video as usual, Ray keeps it interesting with his ramblings.
Ray never fails to impress me with his desire to improve not necessarily make things easier when works on the vehicles that come in and also when he puts aftermarket parts or components on for his customers. Always looks for the best fix. Great mechanic.
You should get used to using your impact driver for those hard-to-turn bolts! That was a good tip on using the turbo, EZ-out on the outside of those stuck bolts instead of using the Allen bit that was going to strip out.
Loved the interaction between yourself and wife unit, just shows us you're a regular couple who try their best for their customers. Happy New year to you and your family 🎉😊
U can throw an aftermarket lift pump on it and run a larger fuel line straight from the lift pump to the inlet on the cp3. Bypasses the under hood filter housing and what seems like a mile of metal hardlines and bits and pieces of rubber hose! It doesn't cure the tired cp3 but will help to aid in temporarily getting the most out of your current cp3 as humanly possible!
You convinced me to never ever never buy diesel. I work on cars and they’re bad enough for me. (Good job ) I was sweating when you rounded off those torx
Watching your calm demeanor when things go wrong is a testament to your skill and ethics! My garage would have had every window broken, every wall and ceiling with dents and holes, and broken floor concrete from throwing, slamming, and launching tools out of sheer frustration! Plus, the project vehicle would have been destroyed along with tools reordered to replace those broken or tossed out of sight! Excellent attitude and work ethic Ray! 😊
Ahhh, Rainman Ray RamBabble!!! Never fails to make me chuckle!!! Always amazes me when the Reee starts flying when things are taken out of context... Happy New year Ray, Lauren and Kid units!!!
When trying to hammer down on those perimeter bolt heads on the lower housing you might want to simply add another extension to the ratchet assembly and hammer from a bit higher up. (@ 17:43)This will allow you to further optimize your angle of attack as well as allow more space to swing your hammer giving it a bit more momentum. EDIT: @ 20:14 I see that you have figured this out. Glad we agree. You get a "like".
Your words not coming out right adds a lot of fun to watching your videos. That and seeing you figuring work arounds where things get difficult make every one of your videos worthwhile!
Words not coming out right is a result of Ray giving us his thoughts and intentions in real time. This adds greatly to the value of his productions. We have all seen the videos where the producer talks over pre-shot footage with a well-thought-through, even scripted monologue. Not saying that is necessarily bad, but real-time, stream of conscious narration is way betterer.
I had injectors replaced on my '04 LB7 and I bought everything needed to replace myself. I did not buy new injector clamp bolts nor did I buy new injector fuel lines. Those items were reused. What I di buy new was an installation kit which included all new gaskets, seals, O-rings and crush washers. I also supplied new oil and filter plus new Dex Cool and distilled water to mix with the Dex Cool. I also paid they mechanic $650.00 for his labor.
Ray, when you were about to take out the fuel return line, the first screw (the one closer to you) fell down but didn't get to the floor. It probably fell into the valves working space. Better check it out.
I am not a mechanic. The only thing I can do is an oil change and maybe change a hose so to the dealer I go. It is so amazing to me to watch the professionals like yourself do these complex jobs and what amazes me too is all the professional specialty tools you must own to do your job. Would I bet wrong in saying that you have to have the highest quality and at least when added together 10 grand or more. I may be on the low side. WOW!!
Ty-raps work well in keeping stuff out of your way . Sometimes we do not need to see that thing you are doing because we saw you do it on an other part of the vehicle/ motor that was easier to get to . I like how you explain how an why you do things the way you do . Also you ask us viewers for their opinions and advise , good on you . Stay safe , have fun .
The injector claw hold down bolts are certainly not likely to be one time use only. They are not torque to yield. And that's the only mechanism by which they would be one time use, the ones that you were having so much trouble with were decidedly considerably too tight for their design.
I agree. Those bolts require minimal torque to hold the injector in place. I would not replace them unless they got damaged. I think however, I would replace those pesky valve cover bolts since he had so much trouble loosening them.
@@williamjones4483if it were me, I would replace these because they were obviously over torqued. The valve cover bolts would also be changed since they started slipping when attempting to remove. That’s just my opinion.
Back in the early 2000s, I was in a Chevy shop where a tech was working on an early dirtymax. He had the injectors hooked to a fuel rail over a garbage can (how appropriate). He pressurized the rail to see how many were leaking. GM would not replace all of the injectors under warranty, just those that could be proven leakers. I looked over at the engine and saw the word Isuzu cast on the head. I said to him oh well, better than the old 5.7s. He agreed.
I’m not a mechanic but I’ve learned to work on motors People also have asked how can someone bring you a motor they tore apart and you rebuild it my response is I don’t know it just makes sense to me
The things that actually need to be torqued are: Hold down bolt 37ft/lbs Inj lines (replace them) 30ft/lbs Return line bolts (replace them) 12ft/lbs Inj wire nuts 15in/lbs (inch pounds) Do it right the first time or you’ll be doing it again
The best part of working on a diesel is watching someone else do it for you.😂
Little known fact. The Chief Engineer who designed that fuel delivery system was fired. He later took a position with another company and designed the “safety” spouts for plastic 5 gal gas cans.
😂😂😂. And nobody visits him on his birthday or Christmas.
@@shakerman55 karma will always get you.
I'm surprised he didn't put screws that almost break every time you take them loose
You must be kidding!
Now everyone hates that guy for 2 reasons!
😊instead of blue towel double up 2 zip lock bags put over pipe and streach a rubber band around lipe
I have noticed that Eric O. of South Main Auto and you at your Rainman's Auto Repair never skimp or take the easy way out. Also your Lauren and Eric's Mrs. O are both lovely wives that light up the screen whenever they are on. Your two shops are so excellent that I wish y'all were closer to me in Kansas.
"Your prettiness was distracting me" - Good save Ray!
Jeden Tag = everyday
Gestern = yesterday
Love it when u're talking german every now and then 😁
FWIW it looks like maybe a crush-washer or similar fell off the close end of the fuel rail as you were pulling it out @ 31:42. It appeared to fall somewhere outside the valve area, to the video-right.
Yesterday I paused the clip and ordered a new set of external extractor. Then I continued the clip.😆
Last diesel I worked on you needed a chain block to pull and lift the injectors. Pistons were 980 mm dia. They had one they were going to send back to the makers for refurbishing. Makers rep took 1 look at it and said forget it ! The piece of rope securing it to the bulkhead broke and it went walk about.
Since my bypass surgery I have great stamina--I can watch Rain Man work for hours!
yikes, I think you dropped one of those return line fasteners due to wife unit distraction.
Be very careful Ray ,I remember doing a similar job and customer came with spare key and took car without paying, this just brought this back to me, always block in cars that have large payments to be made, still haven't had my money back not even for parts😢
I know the 6.7 poweratroke injector hold downs are 1 time use. Awesome video brother
RAY....my neighbor kid 20 years old. bought a piece of carp ford taurus xl 2006..he had the problem of the ECU going offline, and I went over to meter all the fuses .."except 4 fuses in the engine compartment". ended up being the same circuit as the a/c clutch and the "keep alive ECU", he had to keep replacing the 10 amp fuse that protected the a/c clutch and keep alive ECU ,same wires...so instead of troublshooting the ac relay and the 10 amp fuse, he goes and buys another new /used car!
No one knows how to troubleshoot these computer type cars these days. I just wanted to share this with you... i guess maybe unplugging the a/c clutch...he just buys another car.
Keep 'em coming Ray..
Al and family.
HAPPY NEW YEARS BROTHER!
Seeing the fastener drop when you’re being distracted !!! 😂 you would of have a fun time trying to find it
It’s always a + for the consumer when the tech/Ray has a conscious & great skills
I have never worked on a diesel before. Watching this makes me wonder if I ever want to. Maybe just send those to Ray😂
42:24 You need to change your ring tone to match the old shop "DO DEE DO DEE DO".
The shop is the best place for silverados newer than 94. They are where they soon will need to be.
Don't u just love the people who think all you do is snap your fingers and its done ,I always say if you ain't willing to do it yourself Don't complaine about the price all i can say is im a girl and ray has taught me so much video after video its amazing how he takes it apart and puts it all back together however i must say i would not be able to tackle something of this magnitude this is crazy detail going on my dad was a mechanic but got out of it due to the fact the cars got newer which as most people in the line of work knows that it requires more updated equipment and knowledge to know how to navigate he's passed away now but im guessing that is where my interest of this work came from and ive saved my mom a ton of money recently with the replacement of a heater core and and evap canister did both jobs myself and im feeling really good that it all came out good ,they wanted to charge 5,000 for the heater core and 1400 for the replacement of the evap.
As a diesel mechanic I would cap all fuel lines and common rails as you would know dirt is the enemy and tolerances in common rail injectors is in the micron range. Makes me glad I worked on trucks that thing is shoe horned in there 😅. Love your videos.
153rd! Good Friday morning Ray and the wife unit! And a double whoopee to the two new employees! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Ray... You're extremely correct on Diesel Logic. The first time I replaced all 8 injectors on my Duramax. I made the mistake of using the cheap-o reman Diesel Logic injectors. After countless hours of work... the truck wouldn't start. After using starting fluid, it finally started. BUT, sounded and ran like @#!%$. I finally got smart and returned the cheap ones and paid for the BOUCH injectors. It still runs good at 250K miles. Always pay for high quality injectors.
Your truck is no longer a Silverado. Its an Escaladeo. (es-kuh-lay-doo)😀
32:48 washer falls off return rail for DS front cyl and does not hit the ground. Point this out if your accounting for all the tiny bits.
I saw what you saw.
@@Thisoldhiker so did I 😉
31:43
This is why I love video'ing some big jobs as I go. I have actually caught this kind of situation before 😂
Wow ! As a Cummins owner I’m trying as hard as possible not to troll u Duramax guys. 🤣
Rubber gloves work awesome for covering trubo boots and all those big toobs
Good idea.
I love those mini pry bars. Comes in handy!
Suggestions use plastic bags & rubberbands to cover the boost tubes & turbo, use a bore scope to double-check that the copper crush washers are not left in the boars & and that the tops of the pistons are ok due to poor injector performance and cap of the fuel rails to keep the clean.
Boars or bears?
Or bores 😮@@SimmyMetal
@@SimmyMetal Beers 😁
The he'll with spell check.
With everyone taking away our plastic bags for the use of reusable ones i like Press and Seal to save the headache of lost little parts.
if you hammer on those torx bolts hard enough you will push or smash the threads inward and will actually loosen them. they come out like butter. same goes for power steering lines and brake lines if you can get access. just hit the nut beside the line with a punch and just go to town on it. just be careful not to distort the nut so much you cant get the wrench back on...
You are using the words correctly for the situation. Its just who wishes to twist whats said, LOL. Anything can be twisted.
Just a quick note, the subscribe issue has returned. I've been watching and subscribed for over a year or so and recently, I've had to subscribe again and again. Just thought you should know.
Im doing injectors and coils on my corolla this weekend.
And wifey-poo wants her laundry room redone.
Im excited because i get to buy some new tools!
Auto, carpentry and painting. I stay busy since i retired.
😊
"Gestern" means "yesterday". "Jeden Tag" means "every day". But your pronunciation was perfect!
While you were distracted: the nearest fuel return line bolt fell between the block and the hose you had to fish a towel out of.
Every vehicles more junk Every year only one who benefit from it is part supplier no vehicle is reliable anymore I, glad there are people like Ray that have ability an patience to work on this the junk that being made now by all
ARP bolts to the rescue , and nitril gloves over the intake tubes ,push the fingers in the hole is better then rags .
warren diesel is another great re build shop for injectors.
Great work. Suggestion on the paper towels covering pipes, use a rubber band to hold them on so they can't fall in.
We had to use these at the power company. Worked very well.
Always nice to see Lauren.
It's good to see you've done your home work on the injectors. Makes a world of difference. 👍
Before you sign off, don't forget what you dropped.
After watching Ray for many months, my tool collection has increased with tools I didn't know I needed. Or didn't know existed.
One can never have enough tools
@@RainmanRaysRepairs Exactly!! 😁
how would you try to find a competent and honest mechanic in my area i distrust most.. you are showing me that good guys do exist
The phone was ringing and I didn't hear a doodly-do! I miss the doodly-dos!!
Some outstanding work. I love the fact that you point out your mistakes and your work arounds when things don't go as intended. I was cringing when you were struggling with the fuel return banjo bolts. There are so many times that I have rounded out a Torx or Allen bolt head. Some one had a great at the office when they invented the external extractor. It heartens me that even you need a step ladder to reach parts under the bonnet (obviously I am a brit 😂). At only 5'6" anything passed 1' passed the grill on my Range Rover needs steps 🤣. Great content - keep them coming. Happy New Year and have a prosperous 2024.
Because I saw them in action and they worked out so well for Ray with that return line, I ordered some Irwin bolt extractors yesterday. Good to have, as we all witnessed in the last video. Thanks Ray. 👍
@@wolleysegap9740 can atest to them, have found if they can't undo a rounded fastener it's not coming out without heat. they aren't even that expensive so worth having on standby... Working on heavy equipment in lovely wet UK they have got me out of trouble a few times.
Torquing nuts is medically painful and often requires an ER visit
Anytime I think about buying a diesel, guys remind me of this video. You are doing a great job Ray, better you than me. I could pull it apart, no problem, putting it back and remembering which fastener goes where, that's the problem. MaMa Mia
Many of the parts can only go back on one way which helps. Besides you can go back and look at your disassembly video. I always tried to remember to take photos first and hope I get the proper angle for reassembly. Keep up the great work and videos.
I worked for ups for 28 years they used to get rebuilt engines from a company called Fred jones they only replaced the parts that were needed we had a ton of problems most times the truck would not leave the shop they finally got smart and bought new engines no more problems
42:24 I really miss those doodly doodly doos 🤣
I never put things down in the holes to prevent things from falling into them. I always keep a collection of rubber bands on me. that way I can reach into my pockets. Pull out a rubber band, and secure the towel on the outside of the hole. This eliminates the possibility of a towel falling into the deepths
buy cheap and pay twice or even 3 times some people will never learn always buy the best if you can i know some people can not any way thanks for the very interesting video
I am so glad that my 1997
C 3500 Silverado four-door crew cab long bed is a lot easier to work on when changing injectors on P 400 diesel engine. Yeah it’s a 65 diesel but it’s a hell of an upgrade compared to the old 65 diesels but it’s a lot easier to work on than these new ones and the injectors are a lot less expensive as well and easier to get in and out of the head but the injector pump is in the same spot right underneath the water neck in the valley but at least I have a lift pump back there on the frame rail to push Diesel up to the injector pump on my truck they came that way, but like I said area, Diesel service they have all kinds of parts for our trucks and tractors, and whatever else you’re working on check them out. Diesel Creek uses them and several other Internet RUclipsrs use them as well C&C equipment
I just looked up the price of 8 Bosch (no core exchange) 6.6 duramax 7lbs fuel injectors at $2,600. The more expensive ones from bosch were $3,800. Add to that the 10hrs of the experienced someone who KNOWS how and you have a serious expense.
Good time to be in the repair business when new trucks are priced out of obtainability💯
We have always replaced bolts on high pressure fuel lines regardless of application when it comes to Diesel. You don't want to have to take all this apart again.
S and S they make some good parts. We get them, too!
To hammer with the non dominant hand is the weirdest thing you can do!! Happy New Year to the Ray's family!
I uselessly put a rag over the hole or hose. Then put a rubber band on it hold it in place. If this makes sense. Love your channel ray.
It should be fun putting that engine back together. Take care.
Well, he has video if he forgets!
Mine has been sitting for three years. I forgot how. Now there's a mouse nest in the turbo. It has 280,000 miles so I'm not real stressed about it.
You might consider Area Diesel for your fuel injection n fuel pump (diesel) needs. Very impressive operation and really stand behind their work and products.
im not a professional mechanic but after tearing apart and putting back together mechanical contrivances of every shape and sizes for 30 yrs , i have my own system of placing things in order that they come apart so i can look at the pile of parts and now where everything goes. it just takes practice and repetition but i still run into hiccups every now and then where i have to look up a diagram
the wost is feeling a fastener yeilding in a bad, bad, tight spot. thats where having many, many, MANY tools come in handy along with removers, extractors and sprays of all sorts....just in case. on angry looking fasteners, i use heat and cold before i put a tool on it. a map gas torch and crc freeze off are a part of my tool arsenal as winter is 4-6 months of the year which means lots of salt on the roads. its not as bad as the rust belt but close.
nice work, ray. diesels engines are about the only thing i havent put a wrench on. im sure i could muddle my way thru one but unless someone convinces me hansomely, ill stay in my wheel house.
you do more work with one hand than a lot of others can do with two hands, hats of to you sir.
What makes it fun is knowing I don't have to do this job. I can watch a pro like Ray do it and learn new techniques
One way to recall is to take pics of each step of removal as you go. Most of all have a clear mind concentrate (not thinking about life issues) when disassembling components and when it comes to assembling your mind will recall (visional pics in your mind) where things belong. Also, place screws back where removed so as not to have to remember what goes where. While you have taken apart the drive side maybe go ahead and replace the main rail race fuel valve.
32:48... DOOOOOOOOOOMED!!! Dropped one of them fasteners...
After finishing the work now Ray will count washers and also towels on the table, like they do in operation rooms after surgery.
Very concise and to the point I want to look for during an injector repair
the little fuel pump is basically the sme as a four stroke motorbike oil pump from the sounds of it thats pritty cool
No no no no, don’t you dare talk about doing it twice.
I’m starting to get nostalgic for a pt cruiser/ jeep repair, I knew there was going to need part 4!😐😂
To determine if the bolt is torque to yeild, look at the torqe sequence, if its just a single value, its not, if its in stages or has stages with aditional degree of rotation, its a torque to yeild.
Looks like the previous mechanic needs to review the foot pounds of torque chapter. The Rainman gets past the errors of the last guy, then again he has A Rod as a source when he ventures into a diesel engine!😏. Great video as usual, Ray keeps it interesting with his ramblings.
Ray never fails to impress me with his desire to improve not necessarily make things easier when works on the vehicles that come in and also when he puts aftermarket parts or components on for his customers. Always looks for the best fix. Great mechanic.
Ray, you should definitely invest in a topside creeper when you’re working on diesel trucks, makes worlds of difference
You should get used to using your impact driver for those hard-to-turn bolts!
That was a good tip on using the turbo, EZ-out on the outside of those stuck bolts instead of using the Allen bit that was going to strip out.
Very interesting. A lot of work to remove injectors. Very expensive parts.
Loved the interaction between yourself and wife unit, just shows us you're a regular couple who try their best for their customers. Happy New year to you and your family 🎉😊
"Do you want a magnet?" She's a keeper!
U can throw an aftermarket lift pump on it and run a larger fuel line straight from the lift pump to the inlet on the cp3. Bypasses the under hood filter housing and what seems like a mile of metal hardlines and bits and pieces of rubber hose! It doesn't cure the tired cp3 but will help to aid in temporarily getting the most out of your current cp3 as humanly possible!
You convinced me to never ever never buy diesel. I work on cars and they’re bad enough for me. (Good job ) I was sweating when you rounded off those torx
Watching your calm demeanor when things go wrong is a testament to your skill and ethics!
My garage would have had every window broken, every wall and ceiling with dents and holes, and broken floor concrete from throwing, slamming, and launching tools out of sheer frustration! Plus, the project vehicle would have been destroyed along with tools reordered to replace those broken or tossed out of sight!
Excellent attitude and work ethic Ray! 😊
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Ahhh, Rainman Ray RamBabble!!! Never fails to make me chuckle!!! Always amazes me when the Reee starts flying when things are taken out of context... Happy New year Ray, Lauren and Kid units!!!
there is no way i could do that job .how does one remember all the little things ? great job.... looking forward to next vid on the muscle car
When trying to hammer down on those perimeter bolt heads on the lower housing you might want to simply add another extension to the ratchet assembly and hammer from a bit higher up. (@ 17:43)This will allow you to further optimize your angle of attack as well as allow more space to swing your hammer giving it a bit more momentum.
EDIT: @ 20:14 I see that you have figured this out. Glad we agree. You get a "like".
Your words not coming out right adds a lot of fun to watching your videos. That and seeing you figuring work arounds where things get difficult make every one of your videos worthwhile!
Words not coming out right is a result of Ray giving us his thoughts and intentions in real time. This adds greatly to the value of his productions. We have all seen the videos where the producer talks over pre-shot footage with a well-thought-through, even scripted monologue. Not saying that is necessarily bad, but real-time, stream of conscious narration is way betterer.
Leave that one alone Ray
5:07 everything’s a hammer.
I had injectors replaced on my '04 LB7 and I bought everything needed to replace myself. I did not buy new injector clamp bolts nor did I buy new injector fuel lines. Those items were reused. What I di buy new was an installation kit which included all new gaskets, seals, O-rings and crush washers. I also supplied new oil and filter plus new Dex Cool and distilled water to mix with the Dex Cool. I also paid they mechanic $650.00 for his labor.
Best to you and the wife unit in 2024… and to Dave also….
Ray, when you were about to take out the fuel return line, the first screw (the one closer to you) fell down but didn't get to the floor. It probably fell into the valves working space. Better check it out.
I am not a mechanic. The only thing I can do is an oil change and maybe change a hose so to the dealer I go. It is so amazing to me to watch the professionals like yourself do these complex jobs and what amazes me too is all the professional specialty tools you must own to do your job. Would I bet wrong in saying that you have to have the highest quality and at least when added together 10 grand or more. I may be on the low side. WOW!!
Yes $10,000 is on the very low side of what a mechanic has invested in tools. That wouldn't cover even the basic needs.
thanks. I thought so. People complain about the high cost of labor and parts. I won't because I know what goes into everything. Happy New year!
while you are in there you ought to adjust the valve lash
Ty-raps work well in keeping stuff out of your way . Sometimes we do not need to see that thing you are doing because we saw you do it on an other part of the vehicle/ motor that was easier to get to . I like how you explain how an why you do things the way you do . Also you ask us viewers for their opinions and advise , good on you . Stay safe , have fun .
The injector claw hold down bolts are certainly not likely to be one time use only. They are not torque to yield. And that's the only mechanism by which they would be
one time use, the ones that you were having so much trouble with were decidedly considerably too tight for their design.
I agree. Those bolts require minimal torque to hold the injector in place. I would not replace them unless they got damaged. I think however, I would replace those pesky valve cover bolts since he had so much trouble loosening them.
Even with my limited experience.. yeah, those were stoopid tight. Yes stoopid not stupid.
@@williamjones4483if it were me, I would replace these because they were obviously over torqued. The valve cover bolts would also be changed since they started slipping when attempting to remove. That’s just my opinion.
In the end if it takes that long with that much effort, replacing things isn’t a bad idea.
Back in the early 2000s, I was in a Chevy shop where a tech was working on an early dirtymax. He had the injectors hooked to a fuel rail over a garbage can (how appropriate). He pressurized the rail to see how many were leaking. GM would not replace all of the injectors under warranty, just those that could be proven leakers. I looked over at the engine and saw the word Isuzu cast on the head. I said to him oh well, better than the old 5.7s. He agreed.
Fyi... Keep the plaskit caps from radiators and other stuff you order to cap off tubes and hoses... Much better than rags...
28:27 That Turbo socket is smart! But I se you can't us it to loosen the bolt completely, because the the bolt is stuck in the socket
I’m not a mechanic but I’ve learned to work on motors
People also have asked how can someone bring you a motor they tore apart and you rebuild it my response is I don’t know it just makes sense to me
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Was assembling a donated desk. The guy who donated it had label everything to the T! I ignored every note. Just figured it out.
It is a good idea to use new fasteners and crush washers on diesel fuel systems Ray
When I did mine I used gm remans no issues I seen other people use different brands and windup with more issus
The things that actually need to be torqued are:
Hold down bolt 37ft/lbs
Inj lines (replace them) 30ft/lbs
Return line bolts (replace them) 12ft/lbs
Inj wire nuts 15in/lbs (inch pounds)
Do it right the first time or you’ll be doing it again