Can I just say that your wife’s questions and commentary is amazing! She definitely brings up great points and asks things many of us might not know 🥰 thank you guys for this masterclass of a video !
I just had all the lifters replaced on a 2021 Cadillac Escalade with only 23000 miles on it. One of the lifter failed, but Cadillac dealer replaced all of them. Watching your video was a great explanation as to what they had to do. Thank you!!
What a shame!!! Nice vehicles but I wont come near one because the reliability is so terrible. Plus you have carbon build up issues. Transmission issues. Electrical issues. Weak fatal roofs in a rollover. Much much better off with a Lincoln Navigator, Toyota sequoia or Lexus LX.
replaced all of them with stock DOD parts so it fails later down the line....I heard instances where they went into all the work of pulling a head/s just to replace the bad lifter.....total craziness since the motor is already apart to not do all....but thats the dealer
😢😮oh noooooooooh... 😢😢 I was thinking to replace my 2006 Lexus LX470 with 254,742k miles.. and a Passion Red 2017 was my choice.. but I abandon my project. I will buy a 2021 Silver with brown interior instead. I love my peace of mind.😅😅😅
Just came across your page. I appreciate your honesty and genuine concern for the customers. That's rare to see these days. Looking forward to seeing your other vids.
@@AlexTheCarDoctor no no that was your comment about the last shop “why would they go so deep without replacing them”….I 100% agree!!!! Thankyou for being amazing at your job!!
Most of those lifters were absolutely not recently replaced. If the previous mechanic even took it apart, he definitely put an old head gasket on too. He deserves to be sued and put out of business. I feel so bad for the guy that got ripped off. Thanks for this video btw - I learned a few tidbits from it! Take care
You’re an AWESOME “MECHANIC”…. I wish you had a Reality Show on Motors, because you’re so INFORMATIVE and Easy to Understand and You talk Directly too your Viewers…..💯💪🏾🔥💪🏾💯
Just started watching your channel I love it. I own a 2018 ESV, had engine problems 2 times since purchase and thank goodness it was under warranty. Cadillac did the job twice why.??? In 2023 and 2024. Never said what caused the issue all 16 lifters and trays were replaced according to them. Why ??? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
GM sells the block for $4200 with 12m12k warranty over the parts counter. If installed at GM dealer then you get 3y 100k warranty but it’s $8900 installed. Just had mine done. These J code l86 only have 100k total engine life.
@AlexTheCarDoctor Yes its Wan I went there from 05 to 07 we had a teach named Ruben, Sobel, And African teacher that had us cut up a Chrysler to pull the engine out
Thanks for taking the time to do this videos and help educate the community. GM should have a recall for these engines, I been a GM customer for 2002 buy 3 brand new Silverados, my 2013 and my 2015 Silverado with 37,000 miles are both broken on my drive way, I would never buy a GM vehicle in my live, and I will be talking to all my family, friends and any body who wants to buy a GM vehicle to don’t buy it. This engines has so many problems that it’s ridiculous and GM it’s not doing anything about it, and to make things worse they still putting those same engines in new vehicles.
Not just engines......DOD issues 2010 to the later models, bad torque converters ruining transmissions, bad engine mounts, rear main seals......these are the killer problems....
I've owned so many LS trucks and performance cars and you are better off camming/dod delete as soon as you can. Have a 2014 SS with a failed lifter but fortunately for me it bent just the connecting pushrod. Got it cammed to so i don't have to worry.
5w30 is perfectly fine for those. 20 weight only exist because of the stupid EPA CAFE requirements. It’s the same motor in the C7 Corvette and Camaros that call for 30 weight. The only differences are the intake manifold and exhaust and of course the tuning. Love your content.
I have an 09 Escalade with over 200k miles. Truck still runs great. I wanted to get the next generation but after seeing all these issues, I'll just stick with my truck.
Hi Alex, at 20:16 you mentioned the valley pan, I just learened this called the "valley lifter oil manifold." I am starting this job on a 2015 Escalade ESV with 73K on the meter. I have just taken the valve cover off and found a broken spring #5 on the left bank. The spark plug end is a deformed. The lifter rod is not bent and the underside of the rocker does not show any dimpling, so hoping for the best, but won't know until I get the cylinder head off. The owner said the car started to hestitate while driving around 15 mph, so he pulled over and turned off the engine and then tried to restart, but it wouldn't turn over. I am hoping for the best case scenario! Thank you! Jon (Erie, PA).
Nice video!I can tell u love ur Trade!That matters alot!Also some advice,keep learning as much as u can in every aspect pertaining to automotive, never think u know it all!!
Hi Alex, just wanted to know how much does a lifter replacement job like this usually cost. I’m in the market looking at a 2015 platinum but am worried about the lifters. Any pointers?
Hello, thanks for the great video. I’m currently in the process of performing this job on my 2015 Escalade. I need to remove the engine so that I can replace the oil pump. My question is, what needs to be done to separate the engine from the transmission, do you lift the motor directly up and at the same time lift the transmission or do you remove the transmission first then the engine.
My brother I just wanna say thank you so much for your channel. You and your wife do an outstanding job, I would love to have you as my mechanic. Where is your shop located? I hope you’re in the LA area.
Sludge is normally an issue in the oil passages I didn’t see any in the oil passages internally in the engine. I’m just going to clean up the parts in the parts washer
Hi Alex ! Sir I have the same exact engine but I have a really important question!!! The truck was driving I came to a stop but truck just stalled out. The truck wanted to turn but all of a sudden stoped turning can a bad lifter, push rod make the truck not want to turn ? I can’t afford an engine but I’m willing to do the dirty work. People like me need to learn so we don’t get ripped off anymore .
I had the cylinder 4 with lifter,pushrod,camshaft on my 16’ cadillac ewcalade esv in the cadillac service center and I paid $9k over because these escalades from 15’ all the way I think to the newer ones has a problem with the AFM system
Great video.got a question for u I just got done doing a 17 caddy.all brand new lifters the cam looked good with a borascope.got it running an ran great for maybe a half hr now it's clattering just like a lifter is stuck again.any idea have u ever had problems with them getting stuck like that again.they all oem parts from caddy even. Appreciate any info you can give me on it.
Thank you from Calgary. I dropped in for a view of a big engine. I have a rattle in my 6.2l Denali 1500 GMC 2009 240,000 km/ 150,000 miles with code P0300 engine misfire that I am researching.
If I do repair and trader it in. Which year escalade would you purchase? I don't really like the navigator. I have a G63, but its not roomy. Its the truck my wife drives to go to Costo.
Hey man ive had all my lifters and cam replaced including the trays and with in 11k its been in the shop twice for same cylinder 6 misfire. The mechanic changed the lifter on that cylinder and now its back at the shop. Any ideas on why it keeps happening after replacing these parts
If you like the truck, fix it. It’s expensive and there isn’t a guarantee that if fix it that it won’t happen again down the road. I heard that if you upgrade the lifters to a brand called Johnson lifters, you won’t have the problem anymore. But those are super expensive and when I give my customers the option, they choose to go with the “Melling” brand that I use. It’s just a pain in the butt really 😞
DOPE VIDEO question 4 u.. when changing cams for DOD DELETE is a stage 2 cam and regular lifters needed or I can replace with stock cam and regular lifters?? and also u said get the plugs to fill the wholes when doing the delete is there a certain name of those plugs
Hi Alex, Carlos here from South Florida. Ran into your vids and man they are awesome! I have 2016 Escalade ESV, 86k. It started making that knocking noise about 3 weeks ago. Very similar to the noise on your 2015 diagnostic vid. Limited use since. I’m no Mecanic but can do simple work. Took it to a Mecanic and is recommending to change all lifters and rods. Is taking out the entire engine required to replace a lifter?
You know what’s crazy!… I took my escalade to my Mecanic here in Miami. He tells me… ‘let me show you a video of what it is…” on the way to his office, I ask him…. “ Is it some cool dude with dreads?… if it is, I saw that vid 4 times!!!”
First time work on this car. Due to 4th cylinder knocking we replaced the lifters, lifter valve, oil pump and the push rods and cleaned oil pipe. After starting engine again lifter 4 was knocking. We then replaced the lifter oil manifold and lifters but the same problem... What do you think could be the problem? ready to just replace entire engine...😢
I’m actually looking at a 2016 Escalade with 74k miles. What would you recommend me looking at as best as I can before purchasing? Or do you recommend staying away from them all together?
I have a 2019 in the shop with 70,000 miles that is skipping on cylinder number eight it may be in injector issue.Way too soon to be having issues in my opinion
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Aren’t the Ecoboost engines having a lot of issues with Cam Phaser Rattle? Which eventually causes misfires from timing issues? I also heard the water pumps go out fairly fast and it’s an expensive job also.
Hey, just got you on JT’s live stream and subscribed, was wondering about the scarring in the lifter cylinder on the block will that not cause low oil pressure?
Typically yes, it will cause that and other issues as well. But in this particular case be sent the block off to a machine shop and it worked out great for him. Oil pressure readings were great!
Hey man I have a 15 ESV that I purchased three years ago with 4,000 mile. Mint condition We just got back from Fla and we’re at 10,000 miles I’ve always noticed the transmission is jerky Do I need to get rid of this thing before it’s gets worse? I’ve read all the issues on 15 - 2020 years
Hi Alex.Question! I have 2018 Escalade ESV. Just today, rod bearing went bad. Mechanic recommending an engine replacement without opening the engine and said that by hearing the engine knocking noise. Do i really need an engine replacement or replacing the bearing would solve the issue? Need your opinion. Thanks
Hey there sorry to hear you’re having issues. I don’t believe what other mechanics say I will have to hear it for myself, is it possible you can Instagram me a video of it running. Throwing connecting rod bearings at it won’t solve the problem if the crank is scored up most times it is and you will have to send the crankshaft off to a machine shop to get it reworked and hope the mechanic can install everything back right, at that point I think it’s easier to put a engine in it that’s more guaranteed
Saludos Alex. Quería preguntarle. Algo Mi esposas tiene una 2015 Escalade la. Llevo al taller por un sonido raro en el escape y después de unos días los mecánicos dijeron que el motor ya no servía. Y para cambiar el. Motor. Mucho dinero. Y queremos buscar otra opción
I have a 16 escalade when driving from 1st to 2nd gear it has like a jump or push feeling to it. & viceversa. On the cluster it shows when it goes from v4 to v8 mode or v8 to v4. Do you think the afm might be the problem?
Hey there, is the check engine light on. From my understanding the truck does this every time and when this happens it’s going from 4 to 7 cylinder and vice versa
Bro please don’t be mad but I seen your thumbnail and your voice does not match the picture lol. Awesome content though, I’m dealing with 2015 escalade myself and this video was a big help
Question Alex.. I have a 2022 gmc sierra that was bought during the "chip shortage". i dont have the active fuel management system and my v8 does not shut off cylinders! even though i dont have the system, do i still have those type of lifters with the springs on them?
i just bought a 2018 escalade ESV. should i get the DFM disabler? i had a 2011 escalade engine went bad at 117k miles, cost me $8000.00 to replace the motor, started with a lifter issue that caused the bearing to damage the block
Disabled and it won’t fix the issue the proper way is to change the cam and go in with regular lifters then disable it so the computer won’t throw a check engine light,disabling it is just a Band-Aid on a gunshot wound
@@Brian.8272 that will be considered performance and I don’t get into that for customers but it would be the same price as seen on this video because it’s the same process, The price is between 4 to 5k parts and labor
Boy I’ve been here a little over 30 years and tired of it and actually looking to buy a house but now is no way with the market crashing and high interest but you most definitely you would make so much money up here, we need Mecanics like you here for sure
Hey Alex, love the video. I am doing this repair at home myself. However, I left the engine in the car and I was able to take all the parts apart and get the phaser out. However, after installing the new cam and camp plate, I am stuck and I am not able to get the new phaser in. I broke one last night and I just picked up a brand new phaser for $225 and I don’t want to break another one. You said there was a GM tech that knew how to install this without dropping the oil pan or removing the oil pump. How do you do that?
Hey there I recently tried that trick and it worked great for me, but it is risky and not recommended. unfortunately, it’s one of those things better shown than told.I recommend lifting the engine and dropping the pan
Thank you for the reply. I was able to finally get it on by loosening the oil pump bolts, took 5 hours but got it all lined up with cylinder 1 TDC. Thank you!
Hey Alex I have 2018 Escalade with 159,000 miles i have a pulley noise in the engine. I live in Florida If i can get the vehicle to your shop would you be able to look at it.
Ok cool. I need to find a car hauler to take it to your shop. If I leave my number, can you please call me? I would like to talk to you before I make the trip. I'm looking to get it there as soon as possible.
Might be helpful to screw the bolts back into where they came from so you dont lose any. That way you dont need to go searching since they are where theyre supposed to be....and you dont get them mixed up....
I do have questions because I'm about to purchase a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with 98,000 miles on it. So from 2015-2020 this problem can occur? Is that with certain mileage or people running it rough or not taking care of it or can you explain some more this way I can make my decision if I'm going to buy it or not I want one so bad between 2015 and 2020 I didn't like the old body style and I don't like the brand new body style I like the 15 to 2020 and that's it please help me New Jersey calling
I’ve seen people take awesome care of they’re Cadillacs and still have the lifters go bad. I’ve seen them happen from 90-100k miles. It’s just a bad design.
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Can I just say that your wife’s questions and commentary is amazing! She definitely brings up great points and asks things many of us might not know 🥰 thank you guys for this masterclass of a video !
My wife says thanks for your kind comment. 🤗
I’m not a mechanic but I love watching you fix engines. I like your explanations and your honesty.
Thank you for your support and watching
I would totally be down for a longer Alex the Car Doctor vid. Thankyou and your wife for sharing your time with us.
I just had all the lifters replaced on a 2021 Cadillac Escalade with only 23000 miles on it. One of the lifter failed, but Cadillac dealer replaced all of them. Watching your video was a great explanation as to what they had to do. Thank you!!
Is this a engineering issue or can it be prevented?
What a shame!!! Nice vehicles but I wont come near one because the reliability is so terrible. Plus you have carbon build up issues. Transmission issues. Electrical issues. Weak fatal roofs in a rollover. Much much better off with a Lincoln Navigator, Toyota sequoia or Lexus LX.
replaced all of them with stock DOD parts so it fails later down the line....I heard instances where they went into all the work of pulling a head/s just to replace the bad lifter.....total craziness since the motor is already apart to not do all....but thats the dealer
😢😮oh noooooooooh... 😢😢 I was thinking to replace my 2006 Lexus LX470 with 254,742k miles.. and a Passion Red 2017 was my choice.. but I abandon my project. I will buy a 2021 Silver with brown interior instead. I love my peace of mind.😅😅😅
Just came across your page. I appreciate your honesty and genuine concern for the customers. That's rare to see these days. Looking forward to seeing your other vids.
How hard would it be to swap a 6.0 or 5.3 non dod engine into these Escalades the 6.2’s are junk
“Why would you go this deep without replacing them?…… It’s just silly”
Man love the content.
Hey there buddy what are you referring to . Thanks
@@AlexTheCarDoctor no no that was your comment about the last shop “why would they go so deep without replacing them”….I 100% agree!!!! Thankyou for being amazing at your job!!
18:25
Oh OK
I just be doing my very best buddy thank you
This is the best engine brake down video I’ve seen in a min. Great Job by you and the wife.
Thanks brother that means a lot
@@AlexTheCarDoctor I subscribed too LOL 👍🏾
@@Woke84 thanks for the support
Most of those lifters were absolutely not recently replaced. If the previous mechanic even took it apart, he definitely put an old head gasket on too. He deserves to be sued and put out of business. I feel so bad for the guy that got ripped off. Thanks for this video btw - I learned a few tidbits from it! Take care
You’re an AWESOME “MECHANIC”…. I wish you had a Reality Show on Motors, because you’re so INFORMATIVE and Easy to Understand and You talk Directly too your Viewers…..💯💪🏾🔥💪🏾💯
Thanks man! I love what I do so it’s fun for me to talk about lol. Maybe I’ll have a show some day.
Love seeing straight honest content
Thanks for watching man
Thanks for being an honest mechanic with integrity! Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub! And Welcome 🙏🏽
That previous shop bunch of crap. Right shop makes all the difference in the world. Thank you for looking out for the customer.
Just started watching your channel I love it. I own a 2018 ESV, had engine problems 2 times since purchase and thank goodness it was under warranty. Cadillac did the job twice why.??? In 2023 and 2024. Never said what caused the issue all 16 lifters and trays were replaced according to them. Why ??? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
GM sells the block for $4200 with 12m12k warranty over the parts counter. If installed at GM dealer then you get 3y 100k warranty but it’s $8900 installed. Just had mine done. These J code l86 only have 100k total engine life.
Good information thanks
Your knowledge is unmatched. You have a new subscriber here
Thanks for the support buddy
@@AlexTheCarDoctor my pleasure
Order for bolts is always a must for ensuring the head tension is released in the correct manner for gasket integrity and metal clamping
Man you guys are a damn team I love it ! She knows what you can do and she handles the business side. Y’all got me subscribed 💪
I appreciate that! That woman is my rock!
Great info bro, just did a diagnostic on a 16 escalade also after injector and spark test that was ok , did a compression test on cly. 4 only 30 lb
I see you're doing your thing great work, you were always a prodigy at Atl tech salute
Did you go there? Or did you teach there?
@AlexTheCarDoctor Yes its Wan I went there from 05 to 07 we had a teach named Ruben, Sobel, And African teacher that had us cut up a Chrysler to pull the engine out
You used to talk about your Suburu boxer engine all the time lol
Many shops would not even touch this repair!! You dive right in!!
I’m not afraid of nothing with an engine. Thanks for watching buddy
Man, I cannot get enough of this guy’s voice. He sounds like Dennis from observe & report with Seth Rogen I swear to God.😅😅😅
Thanks for taking the time to do this videos and help educate the community. GM should have a recall for these engines, I been a GM customer for 2002 buy 3 brand new Silverados, my 2013 and my 2015 Silverado with 37,000 miles are both broken on my drive way, I would never buy a GM vehicle in my live, and I will be talking to all my family, friends and any body who wants to buy a GM vehicle to don’t buy it. This engines has so many problems that it’s ridiculous and GM it’s not doing anything about it, and to make things worse they still putting those same engines in new vehicles.
Not just engines......DOD issues 2010 to the later models, bad torque converters ruining transmissions, bad engine mounts, rear main seals......these are the killer problems....
I've owned so many LS trucks and performance cars and you are better off camming/dod delete as soon as you can. Have a 2014 SS with a failed lifter but fortunately for me it bent just the connecting pushrod. Got it cammed to so i don't have to worry.
5w30 is perfectly fine for those. 20 weight only exist because of the stupid EPA CAFE requirements. It’s the same motor in the C7 Corvette and Camaros that call for 30 weight. The only differences are the intake manifold and exhaust and of course the tuning.
Love your content.
Thanks for your input about the oil I appreciate that! And thanks for watching 😎
I have to agree! Wife’s questions are on point 🎯
She tries to ask question that the viewers would be thinking. She is awesome 😆
its nice to see you guys happy doing what you enjoy and what pays the bills 😂💸💵💵
I LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN THE SYSTEM . TOMS BOAT SHOP .
I have an 09 Escalade with over 200k miles. Truck still runs great. I wanted to get the next generation but after seeing all these issues, I'll just stick with my truck.
I love your channel please keep up the great work 🙏🏾💪🏾
I appreciate that and we will!
Just got done following your timing chain video for the 2.7
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel
Hi Alex, at 20:16 you mentioned the valley pan, I just learened this called the "valley lifter oil manifold." I am starting this job on a 2015 Escalade ESV with 73K on the meter. I have just taken the valve cover off and found a broken spring #5 on the left bank. The spark plug end is a deformed. The lifter rod is not bent and the underside of the rocker does not show any dimpling, so hoping for the best, but won't know until I get the cylinder head off. The owner said the car started to hestitate while driving around 15 mph, so he pulled over and turned off the engine and then tried to restart, but it wouldn't turn over. I am hoping for the best case scenario! Thank you! Jon (Erie, PA).
Nice video!I can tell u love ur Trade!That matters alot!Also some advice,keep learning as much as u can in every aspect pertaining to automotive, never think u know it all!!
Going back and watching some older videos. You've improved your presentation! Not saying this is bad!
Continuing to get better over time!
enjoyed the show very much.
Hi Alex, just wanted to know how much does a lifter replacement job like this usually cost. I’m in the market looking at a 2015 platinum but am worried about the lifters. Any pointers?
Hello, thanks for the great video. I’m currently in the process of performing this job on my 2015 Escalade. I need to remove the engine so that I can replace the oil pump. My question is, what needs to be done to separate the engine from the transmission, do you lift the motor directly up and at the same time lift the transmission or do you remove the transmission first then the engine.
I really enjoyed this video.
My brother I just wanna say thank you so much for your channel. You and your wife do an outstanding job, I would love to have you as my mechanic. Where is your shop located? I hope you’re in the LA area.
Thanks brother. I’m in Atlanta sorry
@@AlexTheCarDoctor oh man that’s to bad you’re not in the LA area. However keep up the great work and great videos.
Great video, very informative.
I had a good ? How were ur gonna handle the sludge by doing sum type of chemical flush on the engine or just da parts thats affected?
Sludge is normally an issue in the oil passages I didn’t see any in the oil passages internally in the engine. I’m just going to clean up the parts in the parts washer
@@AlexTheCarDoctor oh ok cs that sludge i seen in the past take down lots of engines😂
Great video, looking to buy one of these soon. Would regular oil changes keep this from happening?
What is the estimate cost for the work your doing and where are you located??
Hi Alex ! Sir I have the same exact engine but I have a really important question!!! The truck was driving I came to a stop but truck just stalled out.
The truck wanted to turn but all of a sudden stoped turning can a bad lifter, push rod make the truck not want to turn ? I can’t afford an engine but I’m willing to do the dirty work. People like me need to learn so we don’t get ripped off anymore .
Hey there, yes if you drove the truck for a while like that it would eventually cut off and not start back up. You can do it buddy I believe in you
lifter bore but close enough lol. I have to do a similar engine, I am looking to see if I can put in a cam and lifters in the vehicle.
I had the cylinder 4 with lifter,pushrod,camshaft on my 16’ cadillac ewcalade esv in the cadillac service center and I paid $9k over because these escalades from 15’ all the way I think to the newer ones has a problem with the AFM system
I learn a lot on your video bro I wish I have ur knowledge
Thanks for watching buddy, keep watching my videos and you will be there in no time. People say I’m a good teacher
Great video car doctor 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks buddy
I have a a 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT truck! It doesn't have the DOD motor! Thank God
Great video Alex...
Thanks so much for the feedback! 😎
Great video.got a question for u I just got done doing a 17 caddy.all brand new lifters the cam looked good with a borascope.got it running an ran great for maybe a half hr now it's clattering just like a lifter is stuck again.any idea have u ever had problems with them getting stuck like that again.they all oem parts from caddy even. Appreciate any info you can give me on it.
Thank you from Calgary. I dropped in for a view of a big engine. I have a rattle in my 6.2l Denali 1500 GMC 2009 240,000 km/ 150,000 miles with code P0300 engine misfire that I am researching.
My pleasure
If you change batteries you have to reset the ecu
@@rayolight9744 not with this truck
If I do repair and trader it in. Which year escalade would you purchase? I don't really like the navigator. I have a G63, but its not roomy. Its the truck my wife drives to go to Costo.
Good job you did a good work how much does it cost doing all that work?
Hey there the cost for this was 4k to 5k. Thanks for watching buddy
@@AlexTheCarDoctor honestly that’s NOT bad for all that work!
@@dblaster163 I’m not out here robbing people blind,I’m literally trying to help and make a honest living at the same time
Where is your shop located?
Great video you guys Q: I bought a 2014 Chevy Tahoe with 110876 miles on it and it is 5.3 Liter does this engine have this problem.
Unfortunately, yes
@@AlexTheCarDoctor thanks.
Hey man ive had all my lifters and cam replaced including the trays and with in 11k its been in the shop twice for same cylinder 6 misfire. The mechanic changed the lifter on that cylinder and now its back at the shop. Any ideas on why it keeps happening after replacing these parts
Thank you because I have a 2016 platinum esv with 105.000. I had it since 40k kept up with services. I’m going through this now! What should I do?
If you like the truck, fix it. It’s expensive and there isn’t a guarantee that if fix it that it won’t happen again down the road. I heard that if you upgrade the lifters to a brand called Johnson lifters, you won’t have the problem anymore. But those are super expensive and when I give my customers the option, they choose to go with the “Melling” brand that I use. It’s just a pain in the butt really 😞
I live in eastern Pennsylvania and I also have a 2016 Escalade, what’s a great shop that you recommend?
Is that a VVT engine? Is it displacement on demand? Are they more prone to this failure? I have an 09 6.2 but it does not have those features.
Kool, bro. Good job
DOPE VIDEO question 4 u.. when changing cams for DOD DELETE is a stage 2 cam and regular lifters needed or I can replace with stock cam and regular lifters?? and also u said get the plugs to fill the wholes when doing the delete is there a certain name of those plugs
Great video! Question Is it possible to install a 2023 Cadillac Escalade engine & trans into a 2016 model?
they are the same engine I’m not sure about the transmission
Hi Alex, Carlos here from South Florida. Ran into your vids and man they are awesome! I have 2016 Escalade ESV, 86k. It started making that knocking noise about 3 weeks ago. Very similar to the noise on your 2015 diagnostic vid. Limited use since. I’m no Mecanic but can do simple work. Took it to a Mecanic and is recommending to change all lifters and rods. Is taking out the entire engine required to replace a lifter?
You know what’s crazy!… I took my escalade to my Mecanic here in Miami. He tells me… ‘let me show you a video of what it is…” on the way to his office, I ask him…. “ Is it some cool dude with dreads?… if it is, I saw that vid 4 times!!!”
Where is your shop located at?
First time work on this car. Due to 4th cylinder knocking we replaced the lifters, lifter valve, oil pump and the push rods and cleaned oil pipe. After starting engine again lifter 4 was knocking. We then replaced the lifter oil manifold and lifters but the same problem... What do you think could be the problem? ready to just replace entire engine...😢
should i install the bypass devicr after all new lifters were installed??
Your awwwwwsome!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍💪💪
Excellent video!💯✅👍
Thank you 👍
@@AlexTheCarDoctor yes indeed! Your the best!💯
I’m actually looking at a 2016 Escalade with 74k miles. What would you recommend me looking at as best as I can before purchasing? Or do you recommend staying away from them all together?
I will stay away, it may cause heartbreak in the future look into the Lincoln navigator with the eco-boost if you’re looking for a big luxury vehicle
I have a 2019 in the shop with 70,000 miles that is skipping on cylinder number eight it may be in injector issue.Way too soon to be having issues in my opinion
@@AlexTheCarDoctor I'd like to hear more about that 2019... as I have one - Thanks for your great content/information!
@@bellerive78660 I will keep you posted
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Aren’t the Ecoboost engines having a lot of issues with Cam Phaser Rattle? Which eventually causes misfires from timing issues? I also heard the water pumps go out fairly fast and it’s an expensive job also.
Hey, just got you on JT’s live stream and subscribed, was wondering about the scarring in the lifter cylinder on the block will that not cause low oil pressure?
Typically yes, it will cause that and other issues as well. But in this particular case be sent the block off to a machine shop and it worked out great for him. Oil pressure readings were great!
@@AlexTheCarDoctor awesome
Do you have a video of actually getting the engine out?
No I don’t, sorry.
Hey man I have a 15 ESV that I purchased three years ago with 4,000 mile. Mint condition
We just got back from Fla and we’re at 10,000 miles
I’ve always noticed the transmission is jerky
Do I need to get rid of this thing before it’s gets worse?
I’ve read all the issues on 15 - 2020 years
Hi Alex.Question! I have 2018 Escalade ESV. Just today, rod bearing went bad. Mechanic recommending an engine replacement without opening the engine and said that by hearing the engine knocking noise. Do i really need an engine replacement or replacing the bearing would solve the issue? Need your opinion. Thanks
Hey there sorry to hear you’re having issues. I don’t believe what other mechanics say I will have to hear it for myself, is it possible you can Instagram me a video of it running. Throwing connecting rod bearings at it won’t solve the problem if the crank is scored up most times it is and you will have to send the crankshaft off to a machine shop to get it reworked and hope the mechanic can install everything back right, at that point I think it’s easier to put a engine in it that’s more guaranteed
@@AlexTheCarDoctor i just replied on Instagram sir. Thank you for the quick reply 🙏
@@Yavyuuu my pleasure
Saludos Alex. Quería preguntarle. Algo Mi esposas tiene una 2015 Escalade la. Llevo al taller por un sonido raro en el escape y después de unos días los mecánicos dijeron que el motor ya no servía. Y para cambiar el. Motor. Mucho dinero. Y queremos buscar otra opción
Mi espanol es no bueno. But you can swap to a 5.3 engine that’s in the Yukons. They are way cheaper
I have a 16 escalade when driving from 1st to 2nd gear it has like a jump or push feeling to it. & viceversa. On the cluster it shows when it goes from v4 to v8 mode or v8 to v4. Do you think the afm might be the problem?
Hey there, is the check engine light on. From my understanding the truck does this every time and when this happens it’s going from 4 to 7 cylinder and vice versa
@@AlexTheCarDoctor no check engine light, took it to the dealership but they always try to avoid the problem itself lol
@@carlosv6162 that’s crazy man I would love to take a look at this problem, where are you from
@@AlexTheCarDoctor I live in Chicago lol, I wish you were close by. I would’ve definitely taken it to you.
@@carlosv6162 I need to open a shop down there
I'm bringing my cadillac cts to youuu!
Great video !!!
Thx. Bro
I’m about to replace a 2011 escalade engine did you every do a video on that procedure. Love watching your work..
What would a rebuild like this cost?
GM should recall all these and fix them for free
Bro please don’t be mad but I seen your thumbnail and your voice does not match the picture lol. Awesome content though, I’m dealing with 2015 escalade myself and this video was a big help
😂🤣😂🤣 I get that all time. Somebody said I sound like Katt Williams lol
Man Lex has that Pimp voice, don’t tell Mrs Car Doc I said it tho!!! But he sounds like Goldie from the Mack Lmmfao that’s why I call him Lex!!! lol
@@adaywitjay1 lol
What is the real difference between the LS and the LT motors Doc???
The Main difference is The LS is port injected and the LT is direct injected
@@AlexTheCarDoctor is that the reason why they sound so different??? Thank you for replying BTW
@@paulsalmon4771 yes the high pressure fuel system is louder and change dynamic of the motor in terms of power and performance
Knowledge is power thank you. I love the LS but those LT's sound so with right exhaust
@@paulsalmon4771 I’m a die hard LS fan. I like simplicity you probably can make way more power with an LT but for reliability I love my LS
I just did my 2015 Yukon xl running fine
I wish you could do mine 2013 6.2 where are u located
Hey there buddy I’m located in Atlanta my shop address is 1850 Joy Lake Rd. 30260
so so, should I buy a Cadillac or any Any product with that engine in it?
I have a 2015 Dodge Durango an I had the same problem twice 😢
Question Alex.. I have a 2022 gmc sierra that was bought during the "chip shortage". i dont have the active fuel management system and my v8 does not shut off cylinders! even though i dont have the system, do i still have those type of lifters with the springs on them?
I do believe it’s just regular lifters in your vehicle
i just bought a 2018 escalade ESV. should i get the DFM disabler? i had a 2011 escalade engine went bad at 117k miles, cost me $8000.00 to replace the motor, started with a lifter issue that caused the bearing to damage the block
Disabled and it won’t fix the issue the proper way is to change the cam and go in with regular lifters then disable it so the computer won’t throw a check engine light,disabling it is just a Band-Aid on a gunshot wound
@@AlexTheCarDoctor what would it cost to do that
@@Brian.8272 that will be considered performance and I don’t get into that for customers but it would be the same price as seen on this video because it’s the same process, The price is between 4 to 5k parts and labor
Hello where are you located my truck is giving the same problem?
Hello sorry to hear that. I’m located at 1850 Joy Lake road 30260 that’s Atlanta Georgia
Oh my goodness I’m all the way in New Jersey I wish you were closer or I knew a Mecanic as good and trusting as you!
@@yesmincabrera4772 I wish I could move to Jersey, but this southern boy is afraid of all that snow y’all get lol ❄️☃️
Boy I’ve been here a little over 30 years and tired of it and actually looking to buy a house but now is no way with the market crashing and high interest but you most definitely you would make so much money up here, we need Mecanics like you here for sure
@@yesmincabrera4772 when I expand one day I will make sure to put a shop up that way
Where is your mechanic shop? Brother ? I have same problem with my car
I’m in morrow, ga. Minutes from Atlanta
Hey Alex, love the video. I am doing this repair at home myself. However, I left the engine in the car and I was able to take all the parts apart and get the phaser out. However, after installing the new cam and camp plate, I am stuck and I am not able to get the new phaser in. I broke one last night and I just picked up a brand new phaser for $225 and I don’t want to break another one. You said there was a GM tech that knew how to install this without dropping the oil pan or removing the oil pump. How do you do that?
Hey there I recently tried that trick and it worked great for me, but it is risky and not recommended. unfortunately, it’s one of those things better shown than told.I recommend lifting the engine and dropping the pan
Thank you for the reply. I was able to finally get it on by loosening the oil pump bolts, took 5 hours but got it all lined up with cylinder 1 TDC. Thank you!
Well you asked... it is called the lifter galley, sometimes lifter, push rod galley.
2017,cadillac Escalade plattem. 34000 had #5 lift. Need engine over hull 18000 in damage
Hey Alex
I have 2018 Escalade with 159,000 miles i have a pulley noise in the engine. I live in Florida If i can get the vehicle to your shop would you be able to look at it.
Sure thing! Just reach out to the shop when you’re ready 👨🏽🔧
Ok cool. I need to find a car hauler to take it to your shop. If I leave my number, can you please call me? I would like to talk to you before I make the trip. I'm looking to get it there as soon as possible.
HEY BUDDY WHERE ARE WHICH STATE ARE YOU LOCATED ?
Atlanta Georgia
Are you related to cycle cruza? Serious question.
Might be helpful to screw the bolts back into where they came from so you dont lose any. That way you dont need to go searching since they are where theyre supposed to be....and you dont get them mixed up....
good video
Thanks buddy
Where are. you located?
Hey there my shop address is 1850 Joy Lake road 30260
The VLOM is that central piece between the heads
I appreciate the info!
I do have questions because I'm about to purchase a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with 98,000 miles on it. So from 2015-2020 this problem can occur? Is that with certain mileage or people running it rough or not taking care of it or can you explain some more this way I can make my decision if I'm going to buy it or not I want one so bad between 2015 and 2020 I didn't like the old body style and I don't like the brand new body style I like the 15 to 2020 and that's it please help me New Jersey calling
I’ve seen people take awesome care of they’re Cadillacs and still have the lifters go bad. I’ve seen them happen from 90-100k miles. It’s just a bad design.