How Bad is a $740 "AS-IS" Jeep 4x4 that I Bought at the Local Auction?
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I really thought this was the end for my Salvage Ferrari 360 Spider, but the car had a different agenda. Plus I bought a $700 Jeep Grand Cherokee wholesale (was a trade-in) at a dealer auction, and it was kinda nice, so we tried to get it to run....
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Cheap Ferrari: $69k
Cheap Jeep: $700
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4.7s and 3.7s are some of the most garbage motors ever made. Do something cool and do a 4.0 swap on it, people would love it. Or sell the seats and shoot it out of a cannon. Its garbage otherwise, and whoever you sell it to is going to have to deal with it blowing up in a year or two, and will feel completely ripped off. I used to run a shop where we rebuilt mopar 3.7s and 4.7s, and I found it to be morally irresponsible to continue doing so, so we told everyone who owned them to get toyotas and abandon the platform.
You dropped the valve seat.
@@SpaceMulva how cheap would a 5.7 Hemi be?
More affordable vehicles until the Ferrari is running please. Easier to flip. Still would like to see something out of the norm like a Volvo with the Yamaha engineered V8.
We need more Stepmom action
50k likes in the first day and I'm flying out to help get this going.
What A Guy⭐⭐🏆⭐⭐
That's awesome.
that would be awesone!!!!
you set the bar too damn high because you wont be coming
less than 50k likes in the first day and fly out and watch to help get this going.
I think most of us like the mix... cars we can afford vs cars we cant... always entertaining..thanks!
I like it that way too! Thanks
Yeah, I agree. Both.
I like the mix as well, you never know some day you might find yourself a cheap Ferrari that has no start. You may say to yourself well a prancing pony for this price is worth the try, then you remember what it takes to get it running and you may decide that you don’t want that headache. Or maybe you want that challenge.
That’s what I like… a good mix. Stopped watching Tavarish because it was all super cars and “amazing billion dollar transformations” … it got really old
$$$
Jeep: $700
Camera 1: $100
Camera 2: $50
Video on that camera: Simply priceless
1- After years of following Sam, he finally got his hands on my Jeep
2- It will drive you nuts
3- That's not a Limited
Lol
Are you the actual previous owner?
Think he meant a Jeep like his.
I had this JGC too, I enjoyed it
Sam you should plant a lemon 🍋 tree in honor of that Ferrari.
It's Revenge of the Cock.... (rooster) lol
Should plant a lemon tree in the damn thing and use it as a planter!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@1STLAR2147 it’d still fuck up
@@1STLAR2147 - The tree would probably die.
Here is your 50,000 likes 👍
Cars like the jeep are way more interesting, as I'm never going own a super car.
And if your lucky/smart you will never own a jeep,,,,(voice of experience)!!!
Jeeps after 2001 are about as reliable as a super car
In all honesty, I’d just like to see a finished car. Feels like it’s been a while 😂
I dont think he knows how. Definitely in over his head. Try out goonssquad they actual finish the projects.
@@wayneskynet8265 He never finishes anything. Why does he even have a channel?
This isn't about finishing anything, there is no money in it. Its all about making videos and getting views.
Wasn't the Corvette finished?
Why do I have a vision in my head that it's about 40 years in the future and someone is buying a barn find, green Ferrari off a crazy old chicken farmer.
He will think it is a steal... But boy will he learn
Maannnnn nooooo. No you DID NOT keep that "hello, I am underwater" vid here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@petescarport it's a meme video. Just random vid.
It overheated, the valve seat dropped out as the aluminum head expanded due to heat. Typical problem with those engines. Seen it on 5.7 hemis too
That's exactly what I'm working on with my Copart purchased Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.7L. I have zero compression in cyl 5, valve is stuck open.
Spot on dude, had to do it on my Grand Cherokee with a 5.7 after my radiator popped in the middle of nowhere Michigan. Luckily it's all fixed back to 100% n hauling the craptacular Bass Tracker now
I thought that looked like a dropped valve seat.
Sorta the same thing that happened on my old 5.7 hemi 05 WK. Except mine snapped the valve spring then the valve dropped.
A dropped valve seat is usually seen on the 5.7 Hemi, not the 4.7L V8 or the 3.7L V6.
Sam! You are an inspirational pillar of confidence! Ive watched many of your videos! Your casual demeanor takes all the terror out of car repair!! Bravo and ....proceed!!
That Ferrari might be a 🍋… but at least that paint job looks good 💪🏼
Let me know if any of those cheap projects need a paint job. 🙌🏼
want to paint my cadillac ? 😘
There was a starting fluid available in the u.k. in the nineties called "start you bastard". Honestly.
You can still get it in Australia, Nulon make it. If only they shipped to the UK.
@@GemmaLB it was made bt a company called Wynns in the u.k., the most appropriately named product on the planet for sure.
@@dannyrobinson3480 I wish they still made it. I don't need it but the can would be great to keep around!
Have a can in my shed in New Zealand
We still have a box of the stuff at work (am in the UK)
Half and half Samcrac!!! I like the way your channel is now. Half super cars that are just chillin around your ranch and everyday user cars that are a gamble.
I like all the different troubleshooting ideas you come up with. I have learned a lot. TY.
My vote is for doing cars that average folks could afford at the other end.
4.7 common issue. “Lash adjusters” get hard and pop rocker arm out. Generally end up with blown head gaskets and seats dislodged.
Sure sounds like it's down on compression.
This is the problem!
Love the channel Sam, love the mix of white collar cars vs exotic cars.. Brilliant 👍🙂👍🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲
Mix of both, pricey and cheap! What i love about you and Alex is it's very high percentage cars and less "improv" or filler
Put a 5.7 HEMI in the Jeep and have a poor man's SRT-8 Grand Cherokee.
I hope he does this
Yes!
I’ve got a 5.7 HEMI WK Jeep so as I suspected I’m a ‘poor man’!😂
Not that easy. I own a loaded 2006 GC 5.7 Hemi QuadradriveII. Even when new it wasnt even close to being as fast as the SRT. Mine runs 15.8 seconds in the 1/4 mile. An SRT Jeep of the same year runs 12.6 seconds.
@@markbennett6658 Ive got one too, so we're in the same boat. Not nearly as quick as the SRTs that I've driven.
We love both worlds. Expensive lemons and cheap hidden gems.
Werd
I like seeing expensive cars worked on as I wouldn't have the opportunity otherwise. It's amazing to see how some parts are cheap and others expensive, and not always making sense. Also, while drawn out, I get kind of addicted to the saga and always check for updates on the Ferrari. And when you figure it out and get it running, it's pretty awesome even as just a viewer. I've been there - sorting, diagnosing, repairing, etc - and can appreciate the efforts and reward.
Sam, that Ferrari is your signature car on this channel. It has been such a long story and you can’t stop now. Bring it back to life, this story needs a happy ending and not a Greek tragedy.
A step mom happy ending?
My vote is for cheap car gambles, good luck on the cheap Ferrari though
I agree , if you can get the ferrari running unload the damn thing its a headache.
Cheap cars are more fun to rebuild getting kind of bored of those unrealistic 60 $70,000 cars and most of them don't pan out anyway I'd go for the cheap much cheaper cars and rebuild them oh by the way putting an engine in a car is really easy just saying especially that type of vehicle if you got a hoist
I think he should bring to whislin and destroy it
He should just do a stand alone ecu, maybe haltech
Getting the Jeep running sounds interesting.
lmao the jeep is just gonna end up like that mustang. this vid was probably the last time we’ll ever see it
Lmao you actually think he will finish it?
I like these frustrating builds like your Ferrari!!! Helps me put up with my own frustrations in life.
Finally SAM , For a second I thought Rich kidnapped you 😂
The Ferrari series is how I discovered and got hooked on Crac!
Very cool video Sam! I like both types of videos, they both have a theme of risk, but from opposite ends of the spectrum. If the camera is still up for grabs, I'd be more than happy to take it off your hands :)
I like the gambles you take, especially when you use products I would never try. For example, you used some kind of sealer for the Range Rover with the blown head gasket. That was a really good episode with trial and error that made it fun to watch. With that said, I also like when you restore the more expensive classics. It's a tough decision and I'm glad I don't have to make it.
Sam, ProTip, never say you are "going to fire up the Ferrari." Signed, Every crispy Ferrari.
Ah the familiar sound of a youtuber cranking an engine with a no compression cylinder
Like them all!!
But the Ferrari ones are really interesting due to all the detail involved.
Also the cheap cars the way you break them down to work on is interesting. Makes me want to try and buy one to.
Do them all!!!
BOTH builds 50/50. Exotic repairs and cheap repairs. They both have their place on your awesome channel!
Head gasket can cause bubbling in the recovery tank without the oil being contaminated, depends on where the gasket let go. Been thru this before more than once.
Great to see you back Sam. I'm a UK watcher and have been for a couple of years now.
I enjoy the super cars the most however, seeing the more affordable too Is a good mix. I like seeing all the different tools and how you complete a lot of these jobs yourself.
Deffo looking forward to the Aston. I've driven a DB9 and a DBS on a experience day. Absolutely love them.
Like the gamble. You have already taught me a cheap exotic car is never in my future. Stuff like this is more up my alley and within my capability.
I like watching the expensive cars, but the inexpensive ones I feel like I am learning something I might actually be able to do myself, so please do both. And of course the pizza delivery car is still my favorite - that is the one that really got me to start following you. And the Jetta you poured rice into to dry out - stuff like that really gets my attention. I would love to see a "How to get and fix up a cheap first car for a high school student" (because they are learning to drive) type of project.
I like cool unique cars. Doesn’t have to be an expensive super car.
Ever since you introduced your stepmom. I have watched a ton of her videos. I just wanted to be helpful like that. I doubt you ever have being that it is your stepmom. But I can tell you her work is quite intense. The fact that she enjoys it so much gives me a raging smile.
But you've got to remember that well it might be your time it's definitely her money being used. I can tell you she knows about being used.
On the topic of what video we want to see... I start watching you videos and follow you, because of the love in cars. The process of troubleshooting and how you resolve each problem (issue) is something that I enjoy and make me aware for what to watch on my own car. On the types of cars... It is interesting to see some bigger projects like the i8, Ferrari, Lamborghini, but let's be real - none of those projects would be completed if you haven't flipped a few cheaper cars. So... I think a mixture of the two would be great - big projects with fancy and expensive cars alongside with small projects with cheap cars.
Personally I would be fascinated, if I see how you modify or restore a USSR classic car.
You sounded genuinely excited about the Jeep, so I'm going to go with the cheap mystery vehicle approach, because if you're enjoying it, we will enjoy the video
HOW ABOUT 50k LIKES TO FINISH YOUR DAMN FERRARI SAM 😂❤️
New nickname for Samcrac, "Sam the Ferrari killer" Enzo is watching you from heaven and using his afterlife powers to make your living world a hell... Lmfao
40 year body tech veteran here, I love side Hussle! Esp the kind where you score a popular car cheap and sell it big enough so you can buy an expensive car "cheap".
One of your best videos serie was the i8. Not because of cost but the problem and journey to fixing it . So cars with unknown issue. Gets my vote
I’m not saying anything but I’m just sayin If the guy who owned that camera owned that jeep, it’s safe to say they probably never even changed the oil.
The Ferrari is such a cautionary tale. You're saving so many people from buying a "cheap" supercar--- it's a public service at this point!
Still he has to finish. I remember 20 minutes after he posted his first video of him getting that car. It’s been like two years since then, I need closure lol
@@austinbevis4266 Yep, it's so cruel to keep us hanging!
Yeah you can buy a Ferrari for the price of a Vauxhall (Opel/Holden/Buick) Insignia but when it goes wrong you're paying Ferrari prices not GM.
Definitely a cautionary tale. Cmon Sam, we are rooting for you to emerge victorious over that 360!
@@GemmaLB my neighbor now has a "cheap" Maserati, a "cheap" Bentley, and a real nice Escalade (that is usually the only running vehicle...lol) 😆
Its always fun seeing you gambling your money! Your clips are very entertaining, Sam
i like both kinds of videos... no one wants to see a rich guy buying a supercar after supercar but even so they are exciting to watch
I feel like this Ferrari is Sams white whale. A car that is his match and simply refuses to be fixed.
sam never fixes anything
@@spencer9352 In other words, Sam doesn't Finish ❗
I thought the I8 fix was the white whale!
@@spencer9352 He did a fine job "fixing" the floor pans of that one car with Flexi Seal.
I worked at Jeep dealers in the service department several years. The 4.7 doesn’t have a particularly robust cylinder head clamping package and they are very prone to do this. Every one I’ve ever seen needed at least one head, the warpage spec is .007”, so basically any warpage means the head is junk, so yes a new engine is the answer. What you saw with borescope is likely from the cylinder filling with coolant and damaging the engine on the compression stroke. For the record I like a mix of exotic cars and low budget builds. And as always GO GATORS.
I like both types of videos, it gets boring when you just do one or the other. Keep mixing it up!
I like seeing good cheap cars fixed up and put on the road again. An occasional super car is cool too if it gets finished.
I think when the timing chain was done it wasn’t line up correctly and messed up the engine.
On cranking sound I would agree that the valves are shot
Hello from Scotland Sam love the channel you love blowing money lol.can’t wait to see the Ferrari back up and running😀🏴
@ SAMCRAC> Whereas we love to see exotic cars on occasion the excitement is lost on a vehicle that becomes a long term project. True enthusiasts of certain platform's may enjoy it but as I don't speak for all, I enjoy seeing everyday vehicles with just a tad of uniqueness brought back to life and enjoyed by the average person.
Sam I think you doing it right don't focus on just one type of build. I like to mix it up one week the expensive sports cars and the next get that cheap built in I actually really like the cheap builds maybe more than the expensive builds but sometimes it's cool to see something I can't afford
Actually I enjoy the quick cheap projects mixed with long term ones like the Ferrari. Keep doing what you do!
That Ferrari's a saga but hey, I like the expensive ones and the cheap ones.
Remanufactured engine is a no brainer vs trying to diagnose and fix this. I’d like both types of videos., exotic and roll the dice types. Great channel!
I like seeing a mix of projects. The high end stuff AND the cheaper stuff.
I vote engine replacement and give it to someone in need 👍
I could tell on the first cough the compression was bad. It's a botched timing chain job. There's been vales and pistons kissing. Some are just more bent than others. Best bet is to chuck a new engine in.
YES!!
Can't get enough content not views out of an engine swap 🤔
I like the quality you explain your deals
The Minolta in the trunk made me realize that my dad used to have one, but it broke a couple years ago and he hasn't really taken any photos ever since... Would be a nice gift ☺️
We like projects you Finish. Super car or not. Expensive or cheap. Finish the job!
Agreed
Yes finally an update! I assumed you were lost in the chaos of the TB Lightning winning again. Party on and congrats again to you guys down there. Maroon 3x. Crazy, first time since 1960’s someone has done that. I enjoy the summer man!
Go bolts!
Bubbles in coolant- head gasket! Learned that from you my dude. Also, would love that Minolta!
Haven't finished video yet, but I have owned a few Jeeps with the Mercedes 4.7L v8. They are decent engines if you take care of them. My 99 GC Limited has the 4.7L with over 2300000 miles on it. Was very well taken care of and runs perfect. But if you neglect the 4.7L at all it will die. Regular oil changes. Don't over heat it too many times. Tune ups regularly. And it will run forever. Used engine around $1500. With good engine and all cleaned up I've seen them sell for around $5k. So you definitely got a good deal. Make for a good flip or daily driver.
I've been following Samcrac for many years now, and I really feel like it's just one moneypit after the other. Still fun to watch though.
moneypits that earn a lot of YT income
Fun fact: Sam's first video on his Ferrari was May 26th, 2019
Nice Jeep like the affordable flips as well as the Ferrari so you choose Sam 👍
awesome camera finds! totally worth it!
Great vid. I love the back and forth between expensive and cheap cars. Nice variety. Great job Sam loving the content.
Glad you enjoyed it
Crack cylinder head between valves allowing combustion gases into coolant overflow tank.
The Achilles tendon for most 4.0 and 3.7 Pentastar drivelines are the transmissions. They were made to last 125k miles. When you rebuilt them there's a polymer insert that costs $ 1.75. They were used since there's 12-15 different vehicle model that share the same tranny. I replaced mine on my Liberty with a rebuilt Mitsubishi (dr50)7 years ago. now I have 300k on a 15 year old car. Also add a larger diameter hose on the tranny cooling system.
Hi from Scotland - love the video 👍🏻
Those Minolta lenses will fit a Sony DSLR, so they're worth something.
A series if I remember correctly
The non-digital lens causes strange artifacts when used on a DSLR
They're also insanely common. They're not worth more than beer money. And A mount is a dead mount, you need an adaptor to use on a current Sony camera.
I prefer you flipping “everyday cars” since I can live my fantasy of flipping cars for beer money vicariously through these videos
I agree. Also after seeing thousands of dollars poured into a non-running money pit Ferrari - the "cheap supercar" ownership fantasy is dead.
Sam.. do a mix of auction crap and supercars. Because it is a lot cheaper for me to live my dreams through your addiction! Love the channel and good look with the green money pit.
Samcrac, the Ferrari is what brought me into your channel. What a challenge and a beautiful one if you succeeded. I would not care if you saved $20 grand on that Jeep.
That can't be the actual camera footage that's hilarious
I vote for cheap car gambles
$750 4x4
$2000 4.7 engine
$750 off road tires
$500 2" lift
$500 roof rack and some other off road equipments
Total $4500 put $500 for more cool stuff
Got yourself nice off road rig
Total win win 🏆
Edit : oh don't forget new radiator and thermostat and hoses , the car obviously overheated at some point and it's most like the radiator fan went bad .
Any time i need to feel better about my years long money pit project car, i just tune into Sams 360 updates. 🤣
I'm paused @10:40 and I know for sure there's no compression in that 4.7. same thing happened to me and I ended up finding a broken piston ring inside my oilpan
Yes Sam I want the camera. Go with the refurbished engine.
Cheap gamble cars is where it's at Sam!
Sam this is how salvage yards get started you know!!
4.7s are notorious for having valve springs break. I’d check that
Those motors have a history of dropping valve seats and blocking the valve open
My car did that
I've already hit the subscribe button twice in a row.
I had a 5.9 Magnum in a Durango. If I let it sit for a few weeks the ECU used to take ages to let the engine fire. Once it was going and spluttering it used to take 10 minutes driving around the block and it would then tick over and was fine from then on.
The anti-“Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop” 😂
FIX THE JEEP YOU WILL NEED IT TO TOW THE FERRARI.
The Aston Martin in the background looks sweet ! My vote goes to both types of cars, love'em all.
At this point, Sam should just take the Aston Martin and the Ferrari and "Frankenstein" them into a super monstrosity that actually runs.
@@zzanatos2001 Hahahaha exactly !
I would much rather see you flip some cars like this to completion than always on the cars I could never afford. I also know you don’t have time to finish everything because you have many projects but it would have been nice to see this one finished. Thanks for the channel and videos