Our First Skoolie Oil Change | Nightmare Mechanic Experience
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2021
- We've really been put through the ringer with our skoolie mechanical issues 😅
On our "last" day in Texas, our final stop on the way to New Mexico was at a diesel mechanic for a quick fuel pump replacement. We thought this would be simple, but unfortunately we hit a few bumps in the road.
First, we had a short which resulted in a blown starter fuse and a loss of power on the way to a mechanic. We were thankfully able to fix this ourselves after getting a little dirty under the bus and were back on our way! But that was just the beginning of our struggles...
What should have been a 2 hour fix turned into a 3 NIGHT stay in the service bay at a diesel mechanic shop. After returning with our new fuel pump (and a few new problems with our bus), we're attempting our first oil change on our bus.
Finally, we take the bus for a test drive to see if we're in the clear to continue traveling west. Knock on wood, it looks like we are okay to keep going! Our bus has better days ahead!
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When someone charges 1000 bucks to change a fuel pump then it’s your duty to let the world know to steer clear of these incompetent crooks
You dam right! I hate crooked mechanic shops.
Write a Google review of your experience. Any company that wants to survive will take that seriously.
As a content creator you really need to tell us who the bad people are. That's part of why we watch.
Hey Jimmy, I am a heavy duty mechanic and been working on busses for awhile. I am hoping to make a bunch of videos on bus repairs in the near future.
All the repairs, unfortunately is just part of owning a commercial vehicle especially of that age. It’s best to verify if the mechanic your taking it to knows the 444 engine well or not. A lot of mechanics out there, now all know what they are doing especially on some older engines. 444 engine is suppose to be a very good engine.
As far as the oil change, always good to put a hole in the bottom of the oil filter or it will make a big mess. Tighten the new one by hand until you just feel the rubber touch then tighten 3/4 turn or it will usually leak. Better filter wrench would work better for pulling filter off.
Hopefully the bus doesn’t give you too much more grief.
is it the 444. Shit I just posted I thought it was the 7.3l. crap
@@kasstmaster944 Thanks, just need to get motivated to start. Be sure to drop a follow on my channel, should be starting on mine soon as the rain is (hopefully) almost done here so I can start making some videos.
OMG, yes, please make how-to bus mechanic video tutorials. I've already gone through two shoddy mechanics trying to get my bus built, and I would rather get educated enough to do it myself and do it right. How to change my own oil, fluids, and basic engine repair would be awesome.
The old saying of "if you want something done right, do it your self" still holds true. 4+days for a fuel pump is a complete joke much less dropping parts into the engine.
that book "zen and the art of mororcycle maintenance" said a lot about this.
when you are the one driving something you fix things properly.
someone who cares with a basic tool kit is the best thing a vehicle can have
i agree, DIY is the way to go and it'll still cost less even if you buy all the tools you need to get it done yourself and even if you factor your time
To the mechanics you went to, what goes around comes around. So hope and pray no more major mechanical problems happen. Love your positive attitude. Safe travels for you both.
The sign of a good relationship is if when one partner is having negative emotions, the other one counters that with positive emotions. No matter what happens with the bus, you always have each other and your great relationship. Good luck, hoping the best for you.
Thanks so much ❤️🙂 This whole situation was pretty rough but it honestly made it so much better having each other to talk it through.
@@JimmyandNatalie , a leaking fuel pump is fine ........
Hi congratulations on changing your own oil, i am an owner of a diesel repair shop, so i will give you some tips for later, don’t take your own parts to a shop, it muddies the warranty up. Let them supply the part it will save you in the long run. Alway get a quote before you start the work. Get a better oil filter wrench , the type you have is fine for removal, but may damage the new filter go on if you can not get it tight enough buy hand, get a 2 inch wide band clamp with a ratchet and extension for you filter, if you crease your ned filter and it cracks while under way you may not know it until it is to later. The knock maybe you injectors, do not try and do that job yourself, you are more the likely correct about the whistle, check all the hoses coming from the turbo.
You don’t need to apologize for anything. You are real, and that’s what your followers appreciate. Thanks for posting good times and bad.
I think you only made one mistake with the fuel pump replacement - you didn't take the shop cat to supervise the two mechanics. 😂 I'm impressed with you both for you ability to stay calm and positive in moments of adversity.
Haha if only! I think the cat could have done a better job than what they had done too 😂
book shop hours on that part replacement is all you should have been charged .period. they charged you for their mistakes.
Nice video! At the end of the day, Jimmy will become a mechanic and you will be able to do most of the repairs from now on. You will save lots of money!
I hope so! He’s definitely on that path 😅
Guys I've made a comment regarding you bus issues. I've been a school bus driver for too many years to count. My suggestion is to find a school bus transportation and check see if one of the mechanics could help out. They work on all type of buses, Blue Birds, Internationals, Ford, GMC, Chevy and so on. They might even beable to give you tips.
I just watched your video. I’m sorry you folks had that experience with the lift pump. I can’t imagine the frustration you must be getting over. Here is the good news. You picked one of the most reliable, tried and true bus engines ever made. They are as reliable as the sun. Nice to see young people learning how perform Diesel engine service. Best wishes from Gorham, Maine!
It’s always hard to have car troubles, especially if you live in it! You guys are always pretty positive even when things go wrong. I love how supportive you are of each other!
I had a diesel truck lose power. It was something in the fuel filter. It took two shops before it was fixed. The second shop was the company shop. I was doing 45 from south of Bakersfield to the northside of Fresno at night. Not a fun ride. Keep smiling. Natalie, you're beautiful and your smile is awesome.
You should say who they are to prevent others from falling victim to those so called mechanics. Glad you both are still smiling 😊👍
The best way to remove a fuel pump on a 7.3 is to remove the lines and hold down bolts - turn the engine over by hand till the lobe comes up on high center and pushes the pump up and out of the block. This way if the tappet falls out of the pump it won't fall into the engine. When reinstalling put heavy grease on the stem of the tappet and put it back inside the fuel pump, this keeps the plunger from falling out on reassembly. A good mechanic should have known this. Also one last point, don't forget to grease all the fittings on your bus every time you change your oil. King pins tie rods and alike parts get expensive in a hurry. Fuel and air filters need love too! Good luck with your bus you should know that it's a good chassis and power train that has been very reliable through the years
The biggest tell-tale that a new person might see for diagnosing is ONE-sound, TWO-color of smoke change. Diesels only have 2 parts to work. Air & fuel. If you have a boost leak (air), you have unburnt fuel making EXTRA black smoke on acceleration & lousy economy and low power. If you have a fuel leak, you have stumbling engine & knocking, maybe hard to start or stay running or smell fuel or see a leak. My guess is a boost leak. ALSO, you may be hearing a working fuel pump with higher fuel pressures too. Boost leaks are easier to recognize because USUALLY it is obvious. When mine has "popped a leak" is sound like a low frequency boom. (large hose popped off. That was fixed and a few years later the horn before the turbo was taken off and back on and it was BARELY loose! But that's all it needed for a 20% loss of power and poor economy. Start at the turbo...go backwards to where your air filter gets air in and look for ANYTHING loose...not disconnected! If they didn't mess with the intercooler, that will make it easy.
You guys have one of my favorite Skoolie channels. You show the good and the bad, which is real life. Plus the partnership between you two is touching. Sorry for the troubles but keep doing the amazing stuff you are and good luck out there.
You two are great together. Very positive look on life. Hope all goes well this week.
You handle that very well no one wakes up and wants to take there vehicle to a mechanic you are at there mercy. I have been a diesel mechanic since 1981. Just do your research and follow your gut. Thank you for sharing even the rough side of bus life.
It’s always great to watch videos with people having problems it helps me to record it in the back of my brain for my experience if I ever have problems thank you both good luck
I appreciate you guys showing all the real parts of bus life even when it's not pretty or fun. Interesting video. The editing is awesome.
Get a magnetic oil drain plug. I'm not trying to scare you two but a loose metal part in the engine can, not necessarily will but can cause catastrophic engine failure. Plenty of information on the internet to back up that statement. That said there is no guarantee that a part was lost so hopefully nothing to worry about. It is unfortunate that the two of you got treated poorly by that business but thankfully you are done with them. Don't let them or even the issues you are going through dampen your spirits, there are plenty of good people and awesome experiences ahead.
You kids are gonna be just fine....getting to know the mechanical end of your bus is going to be an integral part of your experience so instead of resisting it embrace it as an educational opportunity....being a diesel mechanic in my early life whenever I had to work on anything I took it to the wash rack for a goog steam cleaning...it makes working on these beasts much more enjoyable so I highly recommend getting two cans of aerosol engine gunk, go to a pressure car wash and spray your engine down with the gunk...especially the lower portion where the fuel has been leaking....let it set for the amount of time recommended....then pressure wash the living daylights out of her especially the underneath. Much better to work on and much easier to spot any leaks....BEST wishes to you both and remember to EXHALE...LOL
Oven cleaner from the dollar store works great too and is dirt cheap
You guys are awesome! You did your research which so many people don't do. You are a class act in how you dealt with the mechanic shop. Fingers crossed that you don't have any more problems!!!!
The two of you are so addicting.
You two are by far the most pleasant people I've had the pleasure of following on your journey
Love the positive attitudes!! Keep your chin up and keep on saying your prayers. Things will all work out and be back on the road soon.
Nico 🌹😘😍
It was the shop cat that pulled you through! :-)
You do not need to worry about making us down, you have such a great outlook and kept positive through what I should think was a very stressful time. Wishing you both well for your continued adventures. Looking forward to the next video.
This is why a retired worn out mechanic continues to repair his vehicles, his kids vehicles and his grandkids vehicles. Hate this happened to you guys. Hope these problems are behind you. Do what you can yourself and save alot of money. Love your videos!
I would contact the local Better Business Bureau and fill a complaint. Those mechanics took advantage of you. They should have dropped the oil pan and removed the part they dropped at no charge. That being said I am enjoying your adventures!
Amen. Ethical mechanics fix their mistakes for free.
agreed , froma 25 year owner op, 3 million miles WORTH of BREATHING DIESEL FUMES
The BBB is a joke and a paid membership organization. They have no power or authority. Now your state consumer Protection dept...that's different they can file anything on the business frome fines to charges and file a case on your behalfgettingyou a refund etc...they can make things happen.
If those clowns can’t change out a mechanical lift pump on a 444, you definitely don’t want them dropping the oil pan on one, its extremely hard to reseal a oil pan on a 444, there is almost an art to it.
The BBB is a complete joke IMHO... I've had 3 interactions with them.
Inspiration! You made me want to figure things out to work on it myself. Love that you too lean on each other. You have an awesome journey ahead, thanks for sharing. Safe travels!
Finding a competant and honest mechanic is like finding gold . They are few and far between . GOOD LUCK TO YOU IN YOUR FUTURE TRAVELS .
I have no idea how yall showed up on my feed but really enjoyed it. Couple of observations/tips from somebody who has worked on and driven diesels for years. Yes the oil will be jet black Eben shortly after change. Yes warm engine before changing the oil. We have run Rotella for years and have had great luck. As Far as the mechanic. There are just times stuff happens that are unavoidable. With that said I have watched farmers change out motors and transmission in a day and leaving the hose from the intercooler off was pretty sloppy. Most mechanics are good honest people but the bad ones are generally really bad. Hope y'alls channel blows up and becomes a great revenue stream for y'all. Very well done.
My first car taught me everything I know about cars and my first bus taught me more than just mechanical repairs. It taught me how to fix it yourself on the side of the road, what to carry as spares, jerry rigging stuff to get to the next town etc. failure is not an option.
Chances are that your engine sounded like that before but now every little noise makes you doubt yourself. Check the air hoses from the turbo to the inter cooler and intake manifold that the clamps are tight. That could be the whooshing sound when the engine is under load. Especially if these were taken off to do the pump. Keep going guys. You’ve done the inside so you are capable. The mechanical side is just knowledge. Google it. Learn. try it. buy tools . Gain confidence in your ability. Thumbs up.
Hey folks, I was a diesel mechanic for about 10 years, I started on the 444 diesels both the IDI and powerstrokes. If you are ever near NC or maybe if we ever cross paths in the future (Im hoping to start a bus build soon) I would be happy to help you with anything you need. Im going to stalk your page for an email and if i find one ill be sending you my contact info if you ever need help.
Finnegus, it's people like you that help keep life beautiful. Cheers!
You two are amazing! I wish you safe travels and good mechanics here on out. God Bless!
You two kids are learning the hard way about commercial vehicles so welcome to reality and hard times here and there.
Commercial vehicles are end less money pits and just because its a diesel doesn't mean it will run forever or never break down.Used vehicles especially are money pits.
I have owned big tractor trailers and once you buy them you will always be working on them whether its maintaining them regularly or fixing small issues or buying tires.
Thank you for setting up all future business for them. We all love to be got.
If you guys keep having doubts and youcand get out to Phoenix, AAA Bus is an awsome place for repairs. Tony and Joe will take are of you for sure. I have had work there and trust them. Also Knapp Time and other RUclipsrs go there. Good luck and hope to meet you down the road one day.
We’ve been hearing a lot of good things about those guys! We’ll most likely head straight there when we get to Arizona. Thanks for the recommendation!
These kind of issues is what scares me about the old skoolies or any older vehicle that you spend so much time on making livable. Hope this is the end of your issues and you can enjoy some real time exploring. Best of luck to ya.
Ok think at a new model and a electric issue cost you thousands for a new piece, then you have fun to order this item. The old ones only needs a good know about it and not an electric exam to repair it.
Agreed… we had fears that stuff like this would happen when we bought our older bus… But we have to just tell ourselves it could be a lot worse 😅
@@Masterryman I had a car that had ‘electrical ghosts’ and it became a money sinkhole. Older vehicles can be scary but fewer electronics can make repairs more of a sure fire process. So I agree with ya!
New cars make a little error big and a older ones thinks, ok it's not ideal but I'm still working.
When your bus goes into a limp mode your bus has real trouble, a newer one only thinking it has a trouble and drive like a turtle (sure kind of protection)
And also buy a new piece for a newer car and it can't work because the car doesn't know that's working new part, good luck to find a shop to coding the new stuff in
Older just need a good going through. At a minimum have it checked by a pro familiar with em. Change all the fluids diy, save $2k or more. Virtually all of can be done diy, there's tons of info on how.
Sending good wishes from across the pond you two are just so right together one up one down it’s the counter balance that works sure it’ll go smoothly soon xxxx
Found this channel last night. This is actually super cool
Real-life isn't always happy, I certainly don't expect your videos to be! You guys are hanging in there and doing great!!
Thanks for understanding! We really appreciate the support 😊❤
I've mechanic'd for 45 years my entire adult life for a living, never wanted for work, turn many away. My advice to you is you either buy the tools and learn to do it yourself or you pay someone else and sometimes you're paying someone else $120.00 per hour to learn. I think you're doing well. PS Buy yourself a quality band style filter wrench, change your oil often. Keep your eyes on your belts and hoses. Sounds like you have a loose intake hose somewhere, take a 3 or 4 ft length of garden hose, stick one end up to your ear and move the other end around on your engine to find the leak.
Agreed, you can find good quality toolsets on clearance on the time. Probably a free manual online for that engine as well as RUclips videos on repairs.
Sorry you had a bad experience with that mechanic Wouldn't happen in NC or Tennesee. Texas is another story and I live in Texas....But once you get back on the road it will become a memory And your spirits will rise again. Good luck
This is completely out of the realm of my experience so I have nothing useful to say other than I am glad that you guys made it through this past week. Hopefully things will be okay now and you can continue your travels with better confidence in the state of the bus. You two make a good team! Also, thank heaven for Walmart and affordable supplies.
Find an old speaker and remove the magnet from the back of the speaker housing. Find a nice flat spot on the bottom of the oil pan. Stick the magnet on the bottom of the oil pan and then seal it there with a hot glue gun to keep it from sliding off and keep the water and dirt out.
Learning new things comes with the pain of learning, keep going.
Good wishes to you both and be thankful you have each other because you make a fabulous couple. Sending hugs to both of you.
I like the fact that you worked together to get the oil changed .you're confert zone was challenged and you met it head on and again together you did it. that is most important stay strong you need each other to. Make a team.
This is the reason that I learned to do my own repairs. My labor is free and I pick the parts that I use. I make sure it is done right.
I hope and pray🙏🏾things will get better for you two💯 Be safe out there, and continue to take care of one another👍🏽
I don’t know a thing about mechanics so I’m just here liking all the experts and their advice
I love the real honest video. Life isn’t all sunshine and roses.
Oh boy! I really do hope this is the end of issues with the bus for you two. 🤞🤞🤞
Thankfully you put aside some funds for emergencies like this. Hope to see you on the road again next episode.
Drove bus for 25 years. Yours sounds great.
You guys are so cute! And brave and gutsy, and everything good! Life will throw you lemons occasionally, but you seem to deal well with new lemonade recipes! Love your channel!
Always happy to see you guys persevering! The struggle is part of the fun, right?! LOL
You guys have done quit well keeping a positive attitude during this trying time with the bus. As I saw on one of the comments taking to a dealer that knows that engine would be a good idea. When I buy a used vehicle I go straight to the auto part store and buy a manual so if something goes wrong I can fix it. I've been a backyard mechanic for years. I've been able to resolve issues and save a LOT of money doing it myself. I have a 1994 Chevy Silverado and do my own work on it. Now I have a blower motor that went out and have to replace it. It's accessible it's just so cold here and I'm 65+ so that is a issue now. Ok, well take care and as always, "Enjoy The Adventure."
Loved your video, also love your calmness and great attitude. Excellent presentation. Goog luck in the future
Glad you got her started, looks 🥶 chilly, little snowman was cutexxx
It's so aggravating to have stuff worked on.I ran trucks for years and always tried to fix everything that I could myself. The more you do, the more you will learn. Good Luck. 🇺🇸
I really hope that your engine troubles will soon be no more than a bad memory! Since I can only afford old used cars, I've had my fair share of car troubles and horrible mechanics, so I can totally understand what you're going through. There's only one solution and that is to find a good and honest mechanic who knows what he's doing. This is what I did and it made a whole lot of difference. Love your channel, guys, keep up the good work and don't lose faith. You'll be alright.
I like how you try to remain upbeat through the challenges.
I've worked on school buses, fire trucks and heavy equipment for over 30 years, the noise you hear that sounds like an air leak may be a boost hose from the turbo to the air cooler (looks like a radiator in front of the coolant radiator) then it goes to the engine from the air cooler to the engine. If you loose boost pressure from the turbo you will loose a lot of power. Sometimes the gasket can crack and blow out and create an air leak at the intake manifold.
Very seldom does the air cooler develop a crack but it does happen.
I also noticed that you mentioned that the bus goes 60 mph or less. School buses are by law only allowed to go 55 mph unless they get a special D.O.T. inspection. (I'm in the state of Texas) may be different in other States.
Your differential may be geared for rural driving and not highway driving.
If it was geared for highway driving you may be able to have the computer reprogrammed for higher miles per hour at the dealership.
Remember the oil is the life of the engine, change it regularly, probably 3000 to 5000 miles. Always use good name brand oil. Preferably Rotella diesel oil. Never use regular car oil. Diesel oil has special additives.
Always make sure when you change the oil filter to check and see that the old oil filter gasket is not still stuck on the engine block.
Fuel filters need to be changed and kept in stock in case you get bad fuel.
Sorry for the long rant, but there is so much more and not enough time to tell you everything.
Happy trails, enjoy life, choose to be happy, walk away for the negative and the haters. You guys are doing great and learning alot. Make frequent stops and take in the life around you.
Your outlook on everything is so amazing so sorry that you had such a bad experience. Please at least leave a review for that shop so others can have some background on their work 😌. You guys are amazing together the way you work through things is fantastic 🤞about the 🚌. Take care and have fun 🤩
Oh we sure will! Thanks for the support 💚 It's much appreciated 😊
My sweet little ones. I'm so sorry you had to go through bad mechanics. But you are stronger than you think. You should be Proud of changing the oil.I'm Praying you don't have anymore problems. Love you both God Bless
I'm so sorry y'all are having so many issues. You are handling it way better than I would. This southern mama would be finding an attorney and my bus would be fixed by a competent mechanic. With that being said, it's good you both have such a positive outlook. I know people struggle with the ages of buses, but the older ones are a lot easier to fix when done properly. I can't see them charging you that much for their mistake. Take care. Hopefully you're back on the road. Be safe. Blessings
You two are so awesome I love watching you're amazing trips and Adventures I hope your bus is fixed so you can carry on your amazing journeys
Sorry for all the problems friends. Sending you all the love 💕
Happy Trails.....enjoy your videos very much
Your good people, you deserve better than that. Sorry you had to go through it better days are ahead for you.
Keep ure heads up !! congrats on ure 10k hope things are getting better for both of you..
Thanks so much! 😄💚
If you're ever near dale county Alabama, stop at Dale County Diesel. Guy is very knowledgeable and treats his customers the way they should be. Known the guy a long time and he is very honest and has integrity.
I love your guy's attitude and the way you approach even difficult times positively overall - even though I know from experience that mechanical breakdowns like the ones you have can be difficult to swallow. Given how handy you guys are, one piece of advice I would have is for you to overcome your apprehension to fixing engine and drivetrain related issues yourselves. You have a bus that has a bonnet which means you can get to all vital pieces pretty easily. The engine you have is very common as you have noted yourselves, and given the right level of confidence you can fix most of these things yourself. We have a skoolie with a CAT 3126 engine, and that's another one where all but the most severe issues can be corrected without a diesel mechanic while saving a ton of time and $$$. That's the beauty of these old engines. You guys are definitely handy and mechanically inclined - after all you built the entre bus to your liking - just gain the confidence to fix these drivetrain issues, like fuel pump, starter, etc. yourselves - you will definitely be able to do it and you'll be better off overall. Good luck!
Stay positive. At least it’s not February in Buffalo New York and you’re having those problems. And hello from London Ontario Canada safe journeys
Hi y'all, I come across so many travelers vlogs and they're most often a year to 3, 4 years old. Guys, you two seem so great, so sorry to see this was 13 days ago. Hope things have picked up, the travel motto has changed. All my best
I do hope this is the end of your engine problems and all you will need from now is the regular maintenance. All the best from Scotland 🏴❤️
I would be grateful you got to stay in there shop appreciate what you have
" Life is 2 Short Bus" Forget your problems, Live life and don't sweat the small stuff. I do however agree that the shop mechanics were a little shady based on your description of the "lost but magically found" plunger. I also follow a channel where they just put a brand new engine in a Prevost, and are still having engine problems. Hoping someone watching has a solution or idea to help you guys, but know you have a huge support team here on your channel. Safe Travels and Happy Trails!
Thanks so much! 😊 We've gotten a ton of really helpful tips so far and even recommendations of places we can take it to around us. Everyone is just so helpful and supportive... We REALLY appreciate it 😊💚
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I'd say to tug on all the turbo hoses including the intercooler hoses to make sure one hasn't popped off. They can look good sometimes but are not actually in place. A hose off can drastically reduce your engine power.
Triple 4 was kinda gutless wonder even when new. Was a good engine but slow
@@juliogonzo2718 Mine has never been gutless. Keeps up with my ex-wife's 350z until 110mph. Mine is a bone stock F350 with a empty weight of 9500lbs.
@@derekstehl powerstroke was ok but in an international they couldn't pull a sick whoore off a piss pot. I drove one that had a ton of power but it was painted black so I'm thinking it was a rebuild that they turned up. It was on a little lowpro 4700 so maybe the smaller wheels gave it a different ratio or something. All the other ones with 11r22.5 were a lot slower than the trucks with a dt466e
@@juliogonzo2718 I would be curious to see what the gear ratio is on the bus. I have 33 12.5x16, 3.73's and I am running a built 4r100. That could be the difference.
@@derekstehl I can't remember what ratio the rental 5 tons were when I worked there, I want to say they were 4.10s but not sure. Most of the t444e trucks had 7 speed manuals while the 466 trucks had 6 speeds. The one I drove that had power had an Allison but usually that made them even more gutless. I actually got sideways in the rain with it (I was like 21 so, yeah not surprised) one of my coworkers was driving two drivers from a lease customer back to their yard and saw me drift it. I guess they exclaimed "look at that idiot" lol
Stay safe! you two are the nicest couple
Get an endoscope to see inside the pan. It's a tool that you will find uses for if you have it and you'll save hours of labor in the future on many projects. It's like having flexible, remote eyes to see behind walls, inside pipes, around corners, etc.
An engine stethoscope is also a good tool with many mechanical troubleshooting applications. Very inexpensive.
Best wishes.
Or a cheaper version a flexible magnet grabber. But the endoscope is nice for further diagnoses...
I think we should probably add that to our toolbox… Now I wish we would have done that before the oil change so we could go through the plug, but it would still be worth it
@@JimmyandNatalie harbor freight has those devices inexpensive for your minimal use. A regular mechanic would not use them everyday as they aren’t made for that type of use
@@JimmyandNatalie You could possibly rent one from a tool library.
I bought an endoscope that connected to my laptop for $29 on Amazon
I love you guys. I am definitely not a mechanic in any sense of the word, but I have heard a lot of school buses that the engines sounded like what yours does. The only thing I could think of might be to check with a Diesel engine school (for training Diesel mechanics) and see if they might look at it as a problem solving activity for their students. It would be supervised by a Master Mechanic and hopefully, they would resolve any issue for you...just a thought. Y'all are amazing to me. You bounce ideas off each other and work together to creatively solve problems you are facing....that, and relying on God...are the makings for a great long-term marriage. Prayers and love to you both, Jane in SC
Jimmy is definitely zen-like in these situations, but you, Natalie are also very calm. I get frustrated with this kind of stuff so fast - I'd have been screaming and kicking tings - tough I probably wouldn't film it! Glad all things seem to be OK now. Looking forward to your ongoing adventures.
Good luck you guys, hope everything works out for you.
well done guys you done the oil change awesome and wish you all the best for your travels take care
As someone who has been a owner - operator in trucking and have spent my share of time in repair shops , I think you got off fairly good . Most shops I deal with are $140.00 an hour or more , so 3 full days and 2 guys working at times would be well past $3300. not counting parts and supplies. I get the feeling that maybe this was not a full time diesel repair shop, or worse yet a truck stop garage, i can tell you stories about those guys. Anyway good luck and just consider this an education , that is how I allways looked at it.
RUclips and a good tool set is your best friend
You can take a three foot broom stick, cup your hand on one end with your ear, place other end on different parts on the running engine to hear knocks. Stick three foot piece on drip line hose in your ear and listen for air leaks or vacuum sounds.👍🎄
You guys are great
Living and learning
Old machines are like this, everything is stuck, rusted, and is a pain to get moving, unscrewing, unbolting. I also managed once to remove an old oil filter in 2 days, after breaking multiple screwdrivers and tools. It was pretty much rotten onto its base, who knows when was it replaced the last time 😅 Nice job, and remember, let your frustration and anger out, it really helps, of course not on the one you are working with, but on the thing itself, it gives you more power to accomplish the thing you are after
Im praying for you two, much love ♥️♥️♥️
Keep up the good work. Safe Travels.
Good luck to you both. happy trails.
You guys sure have a good outlook on the bus, I'll be praying for you 'LOL
Awesome job on oil change. The fuel pump wow and they did it with a straight face 😑🛠🍁🛠🇨🇦
The two of you are super cute! Natalie gets right in and faces her fears! Best of luck.
man you really hit the jackpot with those mechanics...lol always do it yourself if you can, take your time, keep it clean and organized. youll be surprised of what you can do, if you can find a haynes manual you can do it all. best of luck
You can buy an oil pan plug that has a magnet in the plug, that might hold the missing part. Next time you change the oil take the plug to a parts house and see if they have a magnetic one.
you need a stronger magnetic than oil plug magnetic because seize from the part they the hold.
Just stick a good magnet to the oil pan.
I would 100% drop the pan and take the part out. Driving around with a foreign object in the oil pan is just stupid. It's just a question of time before it wrecks something in there!
also i love your videos, your one of my inspirations for wanting to get into bus life :)