Hot air no leak! 2012 Chevy Equinox 3.0 A/C Blows Warm!

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  • @paulwolfe3709
    @paulwolfe3709 2 года назад +325

    I've been "spinning wrenches" for over 50 years now. From day one, I said automotive engineers should spend a minimum of 5 years in the field working on vehicles, and then and ONLY then be allowed to design something! sure would make a feller's life easier wouldn't it? Great job Ray! My hat is off to you!

    • @MrSamPhoenix
      @MrSamPhoenix 2 года назад +5

      Well said

    • @tomdixon1213
      @tomdixon1213 2 года назад +12

      Minimum? I think up to 5 years max would be more fair. Anything after that would crush one’s career and spirit.

    • @jasonjakubowski8507
      @jasonjakubowski8507 2 года назад +3

      Could not of said that any better.

    • @marcuschauvin7039
      @marcuschauvin7039 2 года назад +3

      All engineers should be grease monkeys first before designing stuff

    • @buckhorncortez
      @buckhorncortez 2 года назад +9

      Uh...huh...and then the "manufacturing team" comes in and tells you whatever you're currently planning has to be changed because it slows down manufacturing. It's not as easy as designing a 100,000 seat football stadium with every seat on the 50-yard line in the front row...

  • @mylilfatcat2337
    @mylilfatcat2337 2 года назад +53

    Im not an automotive mechanic, i work in the industry but im no mechanic for then. I am however, in the Canadian Armed Forces as a mechanic and youre videos are not only interesting to watch, but ive learned so much that helps me more with my job than anything else on the internet! Thanks for your informative videos!

    • @hawhaw9297
      @hawhaw9297 2 года назад +2

      From One Canadian To Another, Thank Sir For Your Service.

    • @dznuttzonyachin7499
      @dznuttzonyachin7499 2 года назад

      @@hawhaw9297 from an American to a Canadian
      thanks for thanking him 👍
      sometimes the person giving thanks dont get recognition either.
      So today I thank you 👍

    • @cynicalrabbit915
      @cynicalrabbit915 2 года назад

      Former USAF Aircraft Ground Support
      That is even worse than anything I've seen here. I've been half in half out upside-down with a half twist.

  • @georgelennon3618
    @georgelennon3618 2 года назад +48

    I’m in management. Have been for 40 years. I can barely change my own oil, but regardless, this video - and Ray in general, is a prime display of ‘problem solving.’ Mechanic, administrator, retailer - it doesn’t matter. This is a prime tutorial on how to work the problem, keeping composure and professionalism, until the objective is met. A management trainer could use this video in any seminar. Major kudos, Ray.

    • @danielhoward8354
      @danielhoward8354 2 года назад

      Even with all the shaft and rod jokes. And Ray thinking if you pull on it slowly it wont explode.? Oh yeah there was something in their about his nuts too. All that would be ok for a management training video? Asking for a friend

    • @georgelennon3618
      @georgelennon3618 2 года назад +7

      @@danielhoward8354 Are you intentionally obtuse or simply trolling? You know exactly what I’m referring to in the vid. Bored?

    • @stevewhiting556
      @stevewhiting556 2 года назад +6

      If people would drop their sensitivity about everything and learn how to take a joke without running to HR every 5 minutes…yes.
      In my 25 years of working, as long as you learn your audience before making a joke about lubing a shaft, most people laugh and are not offended. It’s the folks that want to make everyone’s life less enjoyable that are the problem.

    • @zoltanliszkai2162
      @zoltanliszkai2162 2 года назад

      @@stevewhiting556 that ain't ever gonna happen, been a mechanic over 50 years and the kids nowadays are absolute asses

  • @jonathanlevoir4998
    @jonathanlevoir4998 2 года назад +64

    Hey another tank full of respect from Eric O today in his latest video he did your “do DU do” when the phone rung !

    • @BrockTemple87
      @BrockTemple87 2 года назад +1

      I just watched his video an he almost acts just like Ray even down to the intro an getting the customers vehicle

    • @thehemiolds455
      @thehemiolds455 2 года назад +2

      👍

    • @johnmehaffey9953
      @johnmehaffey9953 2 года назад +3

      Eric’s clicks are more authentic, well in my humble opinion that is, have a nice day everyone, 11:20 here in sunny Ireland we see the sun a bit earlier than our American cousins but don’t forget to wear sunscreen 😇

    • @kerzwhile
      @kerzwhile 2 года назад +1

      Was just about to say the same!! 😉

    • @robertbuteau557
      @robertbuteau557 2 года назад +1

      @@johnmehaffey9953 Sunny, beautiful Ireland? I'm Jealous...

  • @rwinstanley8668
    @rwinstanley8668 2 года назад +7

    My father’s favorite expression in moments like this, “ If I ever find the SOB that designed this…”, and he WAS an engineer!

  • @SubVet1984
    @SubVet1984 2 года назад +6

    Love the videos. I was working on my wife’s car (courage taken from your videos) when I was really frustrated in trying to get something to work. Stopped for a minute and asked WWRD (what would Ray do). Came up with an ingenious fix and was very happy. Better yet my wife was happy which is way good. Thank Ray! Dodedodedo.

    • @lindadianakohler7880
      @lindadianakohler7880 2 года назад

      Our family used WWJD - what would Joe do? My husband taught us a lot in 41 years before he became a classical piano playing mechanic in heaven.

    • @larrythompson8731
      @larrythompson8731 2 года назад

      @@lindadianakohler7880 I’m hi

  • @donhunter5.56
    @donhunter5.56 2 года назад +3

    Your coworker called off because of this job not because he was sick. Good job picking up the slack Ray. Once again great content. Keep it up.

  • @campion05
    @campion05 2 года назад +4

    I dont think Ray has ever grunted when tightening fasteners. I have always held my breath and clicked with a healthy hugh! He is though younger than I. Thanks Ray for the memories.

    • @nicko6710
      @nicko6710 2 года назад

      There was a micro gunt

  • @CuddleTrouble
    @CuddleTrouble 2 года назад +3

    When I was younger I would try everything possible to keep from pulling "extra" stuff off the car to replace parts. After years of doing that I realized I was just wasting time trying to do all that, especially when I would have to remove them anyways. Now I'm pretty quick to remove anything in my way and it makes the job much easier.

  • @bjvivs
    @bjvivs 2 года назад

    I love that moment when it switches to slow mo because you know SOME SHITS ABOUT TO GO DOWN!

  • @c.h.r.i.s2253
    @c.h.r.i.s2253 2 года назад +3

    Best part of the video 13:33 “ I think I made it worse “
    That is the most common phrase used when I work on cars

  • @joshyandt8443
    @joshyandt8443 2 года назад

    Ad was placed a few seconds after you did your ad check. When it picked up again it was timed perfectly for when you said "we're back again".

  • @johnnytacokleinschmidt515
    @johnnytacokleinschmidt515 2 года назад +10

    All of my years wrenching on cars and light trucks with a little medium duty thrown in I'm still quite indecisive. I find the decision to bulk disassemble versus sneak something through in a possibly unique or innovative manner is still a huge stumbling block for me. I'll also whittle away with the tool on hand versus hunt for the better possible combination. This causes me immense anxiety and stress. I deal every day. Some days are just glorious. I am the king and the master. Other days I want to work at Walmart...
    Auto mechanics, automotive repair technician is still a great trade. It's difficult and uncomfortable at times. It can be frustrating. Getting paid well and working in a great shop means you must be highly productive. So keep your hands on the wrenches and keep them moving. Watch your unapplied time and keep the service advisor well advised at all times. Educate yourself always and study on your own time. Always challenge yourself. Keep a positive attitude and remain friendly with all co-workers, managers and owners. You will have a successful career.
    Or go to work at Walmart....
    God Bless all of the mechanics that keep it moving into the future.

    • @crischambers8444
      @crischambers8444 2 года назад

      Like a professional did that like again see mean like I can see I can see you try to say I’m blind it’s not true I do like that nail color yeah right And I’m gonna album I need to stop by the bank and pay our mortgage what is making yourself for theo.
      l

    • @crischambers8444
      @crischambers8444 2 года назад

      The phone translated a conversation I was having and mixed it all up

    • @johnnytacokleinschmidt515
      @johnnytacokleinschmidt515 2 года назад

      @@crischambers8444 Nice! I hope it all worked out ok 😃

  • @charlesburroughs1817
    @charlesburroughs1817 2 года назад

    I'm from Alabama and I live in Minnesota now. (don't ask). So it's enjoyable to hear you say y'all. You never hear it up here. I was in the Electronic service trade up until I retired and I really admire your work ethics. I was like you. Always going the extra mile for the customer. That's what it's all about. Keeps people coming back. Keep up the good work man!

  • @kpfalconi
    @kpfalconi 2 года назад +32

    Lumens, Lux and Foot-candles are all acceptable much like MM, Inches, etc. Just different units of measurement.

    • @AnthonyDeRobertis
      @AnthonyDeRobertis 2 года назад +1

      Foot-candles (US) and lux (SI) measure the same thing, illuminance, i.e., how brightly you've lit up the connector you're trying to unplug. Lumens and candela are different.
      Example, a flashlight with hi/lo and focus settings. Setting hi or low changes the lumens. Focusing in a smaller beam increases the candela (or candlepower, an older very similar unit). Walking closer to whatever you're shining the flashlight on increases the lux.
      (Increasing lumens increases candela and lux too, of course. Increasing candela with the same lumens increases lux too.)
      At least if I've remembered my physics right. 🙄

    • @lwilton
      @lwilton 2 года назад

      @@AnthonyDeRobertis And now they have nits too. I'm surprised they didn't come up with bedbugs.

    • @TheEgg185
      @TheEgg185 2 года назад +1

      @@AnthonyDeRobertis Lux was the name of the statue a smashed on Thanksgiving. I had no idea it had religious significance. I was told I shouldn't touch things that don't belong to me.
      I said "Oh really? Do I own this building? *Points to Walmart.*
      No.
      Me: Then I can't open the door do go inside because it doesn't belong to me.

    • @AnthonyDeRobertis
      @AnthonyDeRobertis 2 года назад

      @@lwilton I'm imagining Ray repositioning a flashlight and yelling "add more bedbugs!", thank you for a good laugh. 😁

  • @thebumlifeferlife1278
    @thebumlifeferlife1278 2 года назад

    You actually didn't skip anything that wasn't necessary. All the stuff you did skip a first-year student could figure out you covered the good stuff. Excellent job bro

  • @Chevymacjr
    @Chevymacjr 2 года назад +7

    No ad Ray, sorry. Excellent video as usual, I work as an Aerospace mechanic and wouls still rather work on flying machines Instead of vehicles, you make it seem much more simple than these jobs really are. Kudos to you sir, keep up the great work!

  • @klee732
    @klee732 2 года назад

    @16:21. “Adsorb” not absorb moisture. Sponges, paper towels absorb. Silicon packets cannot absorb moisture. Another great vid Ray. Appreciate your hard work bringing good content.

  • @lexalford358
    @lexalford358 2 года назад +22

    When I was working I kept thinking that the engineers never had to repair their design if they had it would be designed different

  • @stevenlatham4397
    @stevenlatham4397 2 года назад

    I don’t know about anyone else, but it legitimately went to a commercial when you brought up a commercial break.

  • @salfrey317
    @salfrey317 2 года назад +6

    The aftermarket does anodize them because up here in the north corrosion gets to them. The factory ones tend to split on the bottom and leak.

  • @josephbrown9665
    @josephbrown9665 2 года назад

    My daughter just had the same problem with her suv same as this and I did the diagnosis for it . When I looked at your video I was glad that I own a shop and I have 4 technicians working for me. It’s like they didn’t get the memo that my daughter got married last month. They all offered to do it when I said who’s truck it is. Thanks for saving my knuckles for me. Love your videos.

  • @John-zi4ii
    @John-zi4ii 2 года назад +6

    That has to be the cleanest 2012 vehicle I ever seen inside and out ,especially the engine compartment ! , hats off to the owner !

    • @bobwhammer4237
      @bobwhammer4237 2 года назад +3

      Could never understand how folks cars look like shit after a few years

    • @TheOnlySgtRock
      @TheOnlySgtRock 2 года назад

      Probably a by-product of "no salt on roads" Florida.

  • @OldUglyOpossum
    @OldUglyOpossum 2 года назад +1

    the correct word is lumens,, candle power is just a Lamens term for a single lumen.. love the videos first thing in the morning.. thank you

  • @bigtruck57h25
    @bigtruck57h25 2 года назад +17

    Good morning Ray and to all on RUclips. Amazing the steps you have to go through just to replace a compressor ie. Dropping the subframe but I guess it is what it is. Everyone have a great day. Greetings from Lake City 😎🌴🇺🇸

    • @gerrycarmichael1391
      @gerrycarmichael1391 2 года назад +4

      Modern automotive engineering philosophy: Screw it I don't have to fix it.

    • @stevereaves6757
      @stevereaves6757 2 года назад +4

      This is The reason to stay away from newer cars, unless you can afford a new one when the warranty expires. They're just too hard to work on. If you have to go to a dealer for service after warranty expiration you'll spend a grand every time you walk in the door. And that doesn't include the other stuff they're going to try to push on you that you don't need.

    • @stevereaves6757
      @stevereaves6757 2 года назад +3

      @@gerrycarmichael1391 Not to mention engineered obsolescence.

  • @BobbyNewhartFace
    @BobbyNewhartFace 2 года назад

    All I do on my nice new shiny phone is watch rainman ray. I've always worked on cars, but I want to do it as a job. I've done a lot of side work for friends and co workers. Thanks for enlightening me on what I wanna get out of my adulthood. I was in HS too in 2002 as I heard from another video you mentioned. So I'm gonna start late in the field.

  • @johnrewijk8371
    @johnrewijk8371 2 года назад +8

    When mounting the "bumper" you must have found the bumper installation tool. Like Scott from Vehcor likes to call it. Like watching you getting it done Ray. Greetz from Holland!

  • @bouncybecca
    @bouncybecca 2 года назад

    Haha, I got a commercial and right after it was done, Ray came and welcomed me back from the commercial break. 😂

  • @nosetdirection
    @nosetdirection 2 года назад +8

    You made me step up my game and I bought a new scanner from the Matco man yesterday.
    Just watched the Ford boss me video about you. You are one straight up good guy. After I retired from the Army, I went from job to job for a little while till I found the right fit as an auto tech. I grew up in central Florida so your cool beans saying made me laugh because I have said that before.

  • @danielbutler578
    @danielbutler578 2 года назад +2

    I had that problem with a 2014 Nissan Sentra. 2 years old and the dealer was telling that the compressor had failed and was quoting $1600 to replace it. It seemed a little strange to me because it would sometimes nearly freeze me out of the car. I did research on it and found that the compressor had a variable output compressor and the original control valve had a history of failures. I found an aftermarket replacement for the control valve for about $50 and with help from a friend with the equipment to recover and recharge the system I was able to fix it for much less than a compressor would cost. 4 years later it was still working great when the car was totaled by a Great Pyrenees dog.

    • @halfanhour2128
      @halfanhour2128 2 года назад +1

      Why replace a $50 control valve $25 on amazon when you can replace $500 compressor and $200 condenser and fight for hours just to get it out.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 2 года назад +6

    Nice job Ray! Always good to see a professional doing great work!!

  • @pattr007
    @pattr007 2 года назад

    Afternoon Ray. You should Calibrate your thermometers. If you do not know how it is simple. Fill a glass glass full of ice then water, let set for a few minutes add the thermometer the water will be at exactly 32 degrees. Hold the nut under the head and turn the upper portion of the head with fingers to 32. This way all your thermometers will be the same.

  • @willsrestorations
    @willsrestorations 2 года назад +5

    Was wondering why the compressor was installed without priming procedure first.
    Yes after you put in the compressor you should always change the dryer and or expansion valve. This is a step that a lot of shops and or do it yourself is fail to perform, leading to a failed compressor

    • @adamwilkie1622
      @adamwilkie1622 2 года назад

      27:15 he said there was a new TXV and condenser/dryer being installed. As an HVAC tech myself, I agree with you. But, I'm sure most customers do not want to pay for the new parts.

    • @willsrestorations
      @willsrestorations 2 года назад +1

      @@adamwilkie1622 yes but you still have to prime the condenser regardless of what you're doing

  • @dthatcher7
    @dthatcher7 2 года назад +1

    Lumens is total light output, candlepower is light output at the brightest point. I think you are right on lumens. You want more illumination of an area, not so much more concentrated light on a point.

  • @LukeRT
    @LukeRT 2 года назад +38

    Still blows my mind how little to completely none of rust is on the cars for their age

    • @patrickfullan9509
      @patrickfullan9509 2 года назад +11

      Florida is not known for rusty vehicles.

    • @jimmyb1451
      @jimmyb1451 2 года назад

      Dude, in Australia, if the Dept of Transport see so much as a spec of surface rust coming through the paint, they'll deny you rego.
      Fortunately they don't give much more than a cursory look over the vehicles.

    • @ignorthepain
      @ignorthepain 2 года назад +2

      Well you incase said motor in plastic and bobs your uncle.

    • @ignorthepain
      @ignorthepain 2 года назад +1

      @@patrickfullan9509 no salt on roads

    • @thewausaudude
      @thewausaudude 2 года назад +2

      My ‘91 Marquis came from Florida and is probably one of the cleanest examples of that car here in Wisconsin. My ‘03 daily driver on the other hand barely has a trunk floor left in it with both sides rotted away and the frame is visible through the front quarter panel.

  • @kav1187
    @kav1187 2 года назад +2

    The commercial break happened when the shot faded. When you said "welcome back" it was perfectly placed just after the ad 👍

    • @CRCinAU
      @CRCinAU 2 года назад +4

      RUclips has ads? I guess ublock origin works too well hahahah

    • @SproutyPottedPlant
      @SproutyPottedPlant 2 года назад +1

      Same for us premium users, gotta get rid of the ads on ipad somehow !

  • @Bimmerguy88
    @Bimmerguy88 2 года назад +8

    Also, not gonna lie, I'm jealous of the Torque you have on that Reverse-Clickage!

    • @hawhaw9297
      @hawhaw9297 2 года назад +2

      AAaa Clickage!! Another NEWWww One.. haha or is it?

  • @williamhightower4940
    @williamhightower4940 2 года назад +1

    While watching this all I can think is wow that engine is clean.

  • @steveschaff8848
    @steveschaff8848 2 года назад +5

    Much respect and ai did what you thought. Didn't see the txv rr but great to see the special sauce of lowering the subframe, thank you

  • @Ed31003
    @Ed31003 2 года назад +3

    we built this Equinox from the compressor out

  • @ChrisLincolnHomes
    @ChrisLincolnHomes 2 года назад +7

    Wow look how clean that is. Certainly not a northern car. Looking forward to this video as I have the same vehicle.

    • @dalejoy193
      @dalejoy193 2 года назад

      Sand blasted, nice and shinny!

  • @osito021
    @osito021 2 года назад +1

    I have the exact same vehicle and I thought that changing the alternator was a pain in the butt, you sir just proved me wrong. Well done 👍

  • @bobimbordino3024
    @bobimbordino3024 2 года назад +4

    Hold my rod & now relax the shaft….giggity! Lol.
    Great video Ray.

  • @chapinsolitario1980
    @chapinsolitario1980 2 года назад +1

    Good day everyone

  • @name_less7687
    @name_less7687 2 года назад +6

    I "tappy tapped" the thumbs up before I started watching the video.. always do. Love your videos man. I love working on cars and doing it right. Respect. You do the same.. sadly many cut corners or more often.. tackle situations that they can't handle. Yet won't tell the customer. I cut corners on my own rides but I've learned to be a machanic because I like helping others, doing what I love, and getting paid for it.. the 2nd two are only icing. Jokes on them a little in a way.. I'd do it for free if I could afford too. Lol and lord knows I have before.

  • @beauatkinson4959
    @beauatkinson4959 2 года назад

    Actually got an ad on your commercial break. Gotta love the algorithm.

  • @rayfackelman4543
    @rayfackelman4543 2 года назад +3

    Keep up the great work, i have been a mechanic for over 20 years and its good to see other guys doing good work. keep it up your awesome and we share the same first name..lol

  • @garybomkamp8623
    @garybomkamp8623 2 года назад

    I think you were correct. . . . "...lumens vs. candlepower: Candlepower is a measure of the brightest part of the beam of a flashlight whereas lumens is a measure of the total amount of light put out by a flashlight."

  • @nonyabusiness2703
    @nonyabusiness2703 2 года назад +25

    im sure this designed was amazing on paper. shame it doesnt work in real life

    • @gcraig0001
      @gcraig0001 2 года назад +4

      Now you know why the assembly plant installs all that stuff on the engine before the engine is stuffed into the chassis/body. When vehicles went to transverse engines, the best engineers in the world couldn't make everything accessible in the field. When all else fails, drop the subframe.

  • @markclark5770
    @markclark5770 2 года назад

    Ray has inspired A new generation of Auto technician. My son always sees me watching the videos he was hooked and subscribed immediately. I do more of the heavy diesel repairs he isn’t remotely interested in the craft. He said Ray makes it look easy and he isn’t covered in grease that he wants to do that. I watch Ray and think man I would fill the cuss jar doing what he is doing.

  • @weazleman36
    @weazleman36 2 года назад +40

    I laughed to hard when you said chop the casted part off the side of the block. I was just thinking dang if most guys were doing this without video evidence that thing would be gone. You are held to a very high standard by your RUclips audience. You do a great job. I was thinking disconnected motor mount and jack motor up a bit.

    • @mikeymike3240
      @mikeymike3240 2 года назад +2

      Same

    • @inoahmann7542
      @inoahmann7542 2 года назад +1

      I'm not ashamed to admit, I would've definitely cut that little piece off. Save the customer some money, fix a bad design, and maintain my sanity.

    • @cup_and_cone
      @cup_and_cone 2 года назад

      @@inoahmann7542 It's not "a bad design". This engine is used on other platforms so it has different mounts to fit all platforms. If manufacturers had to cast a new block for every single vehicle iteration, prices would skyrocket and people would complain.

    • @inoahmann7542
      @inoahmann7542 2 года назад

      @@cup_and_cone I'm not saying the added mounting point is a bad design, just that they didn't leave clearance to change the ac compressor. If they added another inch of clearance on the sub frame it wouldn't be an issue. Cutting off that mounting point won't affect the vehicle, and it makes future repairs easier.

    • @graken22
      @graken22 2 года назад

      Jack up the motor...with tri pod

  • @Gangstercub
    @Gangstercub 2 года назад

    Ray.. i have to say you are fearless. Nothing intimidates you. 100% confidence in your skill.

  • @Cheezsoup
    @Cheezsoup 2 года назад +13

    Candel power is a VERY old measurment it is now known as Candela.
    Candle power and lumens are measured in slightly different ways but they can be thought of as analogous (think acres and hectares[ both measurments in area but one describes the area a team of Ox can deal with in a day whilst the other is a true measure of area in M^2]) .

    • @572Btriode
      @572Btriode 2 года назад

      Light would be candela in SI units being lumen per steradian for a point source, or lux being lumens per square metre.
      We'll see if Ray chooses to operate in the worldwide SI units next time, he does use metric tools almost exclusively though in an imperial country. . . . . . . . . 🙂

    • @unclegreybeard3969
      @unclegreybeard3969 2 года назад +4

      @@572Btriode Yeah well it's not good practise to use imperial tools on manufacturer-fitted metric fasteners

    • @KollectingKaos
      @KollectingKaos 2 года назад +1

      or to make it easier for everyone (or more complicated as they seem almost the same) Candela measures intensity and Lumens measures brightness

    • @572Btriode
      @572Btriode 2 года назад

      @@KollectingKaos Yep, no surprise, although candela does use the sensitivity of the human eye. The written official definition of the candela is about as user-friendly as a cornered rat though.
      To quote:
      The candela is defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the luminous efficacy of monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 Hz, Kcd, to be 683 when expressed in the unit lm W−1, which is equal to cd sr W−1 or cd sr kg-1 m-2 s3, where the kilogram, metre and second are defined in terms of h, c and ∆ν.

    • @572Btriode
      @572Btriode 2 года назад

      @@unclegreybeard3969 Indeed not, I was interested though that everything now for perhaps 20 years is a metric standard in an imperial country. I can understand it for Japanese and European imports but it seems all the domestic products are to a metric standard too.

  • @oldsmobileguy81
    @oldsmobileguy81 2 года назад +3

    Everything in the engine bay on those Equinox and Traverse vehicles looks like to total PITA to work on. Glad I'm still running an Envoy around.

    • @JPRD2379
      @JPRD2379 2 года назад

      I can see why I'd want to take off sick too( nothing against tech who is sick)thank you for. heads up on this particular repair,I'd invent new curse words after this episode LOL

  • @aoksys31
    @aoksys31 2 года назад +15

    Wow, Ray, thanks for the commercial break! I'm now on my way to having a cleaner rear end! I'll post a before and after video later of my differential.

    • @donkoltz1
      @donkoltz1 2 года назад

      ☝I'm ready!

    • @thedevilwuster
      @thedevilwuster 2 года назад

      New toilet paper?

    • @donkoltz1
      @donkoltz1 2 года назад +1

      @@thedevilwuster Nope. The Inspection Finger 👉

  • @roxanneabbott8424
    @roxanneabbott8424 2 года назад

    I used to have a sign at my desk that said We are not crazy, we just work here, lol!!! Have a nice day Ray!

  • @mohygen2882
    @mohygen2882 2 года назад +3

    Good day to you good sir and again, most excellent video. I fully agree with the comment from one gentleman that it should be mandatory for engineers to spend at a minimum of 1 year out in the field getting hands on experience before they are allowed to design anything. A healthy dose of common sense would be extremely helpful too.
    With only 48,000 miles on the odometer, the cornpressor sure didn’t last long…..

    • @indianaslim4971
      @indianaslim4971 2 года назад

      Would not change a thing if they worked on cars as engineers are employed by the manufacturer, not the repair industry.

  • @darrelladams4188
    @darrelladams4188 2 года назад

    Got an ad after you threw to commercial break. Ad was over about the time you welcomed us back .

  • @SteveB88
    @SteveB88 2 года назад +8

    42k and the AC compressor is gone already. Damn

    • @golferpro1241
      @golferpro1241 2 года назад +1

      Lexus RX330 19 years old original compressor blows really cold.

  • @SixString2469
    @SixString2469 2 года назад

    My commercial hit just a bit after you said it... it started right after you tightened the manifold (NOT to 200 ftlbs, lol!)

  • @Treeves30
    @Treeves30 2 года назад +19

    I find it funny and pretty cool that Eric O at SMA started mimmicking the phone sounds in his own shop just like Ray. LOL. I think it would be fun to see Eric O and Ray switch shops for a week and document their perspectives...... :-)

    • @bonedaddy4670
      @bonedaddy4670 2 года назад +3

      Eric O wouldn’t leave Florida because things would be so easy and Ray would be stuck on the first wheel bearing!

    • @bigtruck57h25
      @bigtruck57h25 2 года назад +1

      Yeah my thoughts exactly you'd Play hell getting Eric O out of Florida...

    • @johnnytacokleinschmidt515
      @johnnytacokleinschmidt515 2 года назад

      In my own shop I had to turn the ringer off a couple hours in the morning and afternoon. Too much interruption. Take time to make a proper return phone call with all needed information.

    • @Leonarco333
      @Leonarco333 2 года назад

      Eric O would have to make a video with no air hammering, sawzalls, or torches and Ray would go broke buying tools not needed in sunny Florida.

  • @JohnnieBravo1
    @JohnnieBravo1 2 года назад

    Ad blockers are awesome on RUclips. Definitely reduces the irritation/nuisance factor.

  • @joshhobbs1442
    @joshhobbs1442 2 года назад +5

    You could try a gear wrench belt tool. I have had mine for 15 years. It works well.

  • @geordieboy5679
    @geordieboy5679 2 года назад +2

    Hey ray. Lumens (denoted by lm) are a measure of the total amount of visible light (to the human eye) from a lamp or light source
    And The candela is the base unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units;

  • @frugalprepper
    @frugalprepper 2 года назад +3

    Those come out without dropping the frame. You have to wiggle them over and bring them down pulley side first. I have done a bunch of them. Those equinox compressors love to fail for some reason. I actually use a lot of UAC compressors too, they are great and I haven't had a single one come back with a failure yet. I have replace a lot of condensers on them too, they alway star leaking down the sides where the dessicant canister is, so its probably a good idea to just replace it or it will be back eventually.

    • @module79l28
      @module79l28 2 года назад

      I think Ray didn't play enough with shape sorter toys when he was a kid. I've seen him struggling to remove parts before, in situations where I figured out the easiest way to get them out just from watching along with the video. 🙂

  • @chancealbertson3372
    @chancealbertson3372 2 года назад

    An ad appeared just before you said, "Welcome back from commercial break."

  • @DJKoby91
    @DJKoby91 2 года назад +4

    Hey ray long time viewer and first time commenter. Greetings from Australia. I have YT premium so sorry no ads but all the best with what you get from YT premium crew. Love your work keep it up my friend. Hi Pete love your convos that you and Ray have love the banter between yous, it's good energy to have that in the work place keep up the work pete. Btw I have recommended your vids to a few pepes arround here.

  • @LuckierTripod
    @LuckierTripod 2 года назад

    i got the ad right when u said oh i forgot to tell you guys welcome back from commercial break

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Ray for another awesome video. That AC unit that comes complete is the way to go. 😀👍

  • @peterpierce9233
    @peterpierce9233 2 года назад

    Yea. Going to be FUN watching you do a video on replacing a Evap and heater core

  • @roaddog7542
    @roaddog7542 2 года назад +7

    Ten year old vehicle that looks showroom definitely doesn't have an "up north" plate on it.

  • @a_zombie_killaonpsn1572
    @a_zombie_killaonpsn1572 2 года назад

    It totaly placed an ad right before you said welcome back from commercial break

  • @alanm.4298
    @alanm.4298 2 года назад +25

    Nice to work on a relatively clean car, eh? Even if it did spluge on you a couple times.
    I was a little surprised at an AC compressor failing after only 42,000 miles, though. GM Must be outsourcing those from Lego or Mattel.

    • @slscamg
      @slscamg 2 года назад +11

      It’s a 10 year old GM. I’m surprised that is all that is broken.

    • @CumminsTech24
      @CumminsTech24 2 года назад +2

      From 2013-2018 I worked at a GMC dealership. GM’s have a lot of AC issues especially with the condensers cracking at the joint weld on the top right. 2010’s is where AC issues and PCM/ECM issues occurred a lot.

    • @steveb6103
      @steveb6103 2 года назад +2

      @@CumminsTech24 Crap wiring. Spend slot of time chasing broken wires. As Eric O says. " Green crusties ".

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 2 года назад +2

      @@slscamg All of the rest will break next week.

    • @txp-tuff4358
      @txp-tuff4358 2 года назад +1

      Honda compressors aren't much better. Went through 2 in 96K miles in my Acura. Then one went out in my wife's Pilot at 3 years and 2 months with 27K miles. That only cost $3,200.00 USD. Honda did a one-time Good Faith warranty and only ended up at $200.

  • @jos6415
    @jos6415 2 года назад

    You are right about the Gm bumper. I have to removed the bumper on my Lucerne to change the front bulbs!

  • @V8Power5300
    @V8Power5300 2 года назад +5

    I feel like it would be a very good idea to flush the lines, evap, txv and accumulator when you have a compressor failure like this

    • @mrwp819300
      @mrwp819300 2 года назад +4

      He said he omitted some steps to keep the video shorter. I'm sure he did that part.

    • @FlyEaglesFly19111
      @FlyEaglesFly19111 2 года назад +2

      @Briggs & Stratton Power. You would have to remove the TXV to flush the evap coil and lines. Being the system was flat it would restrict flow and thus possibly trap flush. If it were the old orifice style than it wouldn't be as much an issue. HVACR 30yrs from cars to commercial refrigeration.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 2 года назад +4

      The electrical variable solenoid goes bad on those gm compressors. Prob should have seen if there was any codes for that. No contamination if that was the case

    • @V8Power5300
      @V8Power5300 2 года назад

      @@FlyEaglesFly19111 I think the txv is on the firewall fairly accessible to remove and flush the individual parts of the system

    • @V8Power5300
      @V8Power5300 2 года назад

      @@mph5896 if that's the case I can definitely see why it wouldn't be necessary to flush the system

  • @samueljames9342
    @samueljames9342 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see you put those plugs back in. Good job

  • @jontrimble6874
    @jontrimble6874 2 года назад +3

    Did you beat the book hours for replacing the a/c compressor?

    • @johnrydersr.9430
      @johnrydersr.9430 2 года назад

      What was the customer bill for all the gyrations and faldeeerahl? Absurd.

  • @MrCarl312
    @MrCarl312 2 года назад

    8:00 Lumens is a measure of brightness. Candle Power and Lumens are kind of interchangeable. Both are a measure of the light output of the light. Now when you talk about where the light is shining, that is a matter of where you attach the flashlight.

  • @etowahjazz
    @etowahjazz 2 года назад +4

    Candlepower and lumens measure different light qualities, and 1 candlepower equals 12.57 lumens. When measuring lumens, you can also think of it as the light illuminated in a 1-square-foot area one foot away from a single candle.

    • @stevereaves6757
      @stevereaves6757 2 года назад

      Thanks for shedding some light on this issue.

    • @whuzzzup
      @whuzzzup 2 года назад

      Nicely copy-pasted. This is the third time I read **exactly** the same comment.

  • @michaeltaylor7436
    @michaeltaylor7436 2 года назад

    Ray, black emits more radiant energy than silver. Better cooling of the refrigerant. Silver paint was once used to insulate steam pipes, not well, but with some benefit.

  • @ProfessorDisaray
    @ProfessorDisaray 2 года назад +3

    I remember back in the day working on Fords, Pontiacs, Mercury's with so much room. But now you need smaller hands and you have to be a contortionist to get parts out. I've noted Ray that you don't work on Hybrid electric or Electric cars. A lot of shops won't even touch these vehicles do to the High Voltage. Does your shop avoid these vehicles?

  • @andrewmolloy5095
    @andrewmolloy5095 2 года назад +1

    Hey, I came across your channel the other night, really enjoying watching your videos you seem from what I've watched so far like an honest decent man! Thank you for being a good mechanic and using your knowledge for good and not evil.

  • @jeremiahprestegard7334
    @jeremiahprestegard7334 2 года назад

    I got the ad at 26:10. About a minute after you said commercial break and 5 seconds before you said welcome back.

  • @davidm.965
    @davidm.965 2 года назад

    I got an ad just as you finished talking about 26 ft.lbs, and came back just in time for you to say "welcome back..."

  • @gregoryrapier3021
    @gregoryrapier3021 2 года назад

    Don't you just love it when you have to take the the left door on the last car to remove a part on this car. Just one of the many reasons I changed from being a auto mechanic to a metal fabricator 30 plus years ago. Having built many race cars I know you can build cars to be much easier to work on.

  • @vetrivel1994
    @vetrivel1994 2 года назад +1

    The ad appeared after 7sec when you said commercial break thus the A.I sorta works I guess

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    I bought all the angry Plier sizes available as well As a bunch of other Tools from laser and otc and Oem tools off your angry pliers link Ray I hope the commission helps Brother @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @jamesdk5417
    @jamesdk5417 2 года назад

    I have a RUclips membership that a friend gave me for a year so a birthday gift. I don’t see ads. Sorry I can’t let you know if it worked.

  • @jasoncampbell5518
    @jasoncampbell5518 2 года назад

    Welcome to the world of built in dealer only maintenance. Thanks auto manufacturers we so appreciate you designing your engines and automobiles so we have to pay exuberant prices for repairs and parts. Sure makes me want to run out and buy a new 2022 made during the pandemic. I'm sure after setting for months in storage partially finished waiting on parts it will be ok right ? Best automobiles ever made. I'm sure there won't be any major recalls for the wheels falling off or anything.

  • @GarryFishermusic
    @GarryFishermusic 2 года назад +2

    Good morning this morning mr RainmanRay

  • @one567
    @one567 2 года назад +2

    Can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching this. I've touched some motors and I have to say you make this fun to watch.
    Learn me, master.!!!

  • @WickedProxy
    @WickedProxy 2 года назад

    Ad showed up a few seconds after your subtitles about testing and right before your "Welcome back" in the video.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    New condenser looks good IN that anodized Black I agree @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @jaykellett2327
    @jaykellett2327 2 года назад

    Whenever my dad heard a loud noise he would yell out...."If he gets up again....knock him down again!" I think it was a Navy expression....LOL

  • @dennislaur2515
    @dennislaur2515 2 года назад

    This video was a walk down memory lane for me. I work at the plant that the sub frame was made as well as other part.

  • @christianburger7351
    @christianburger7351 2 года назад

    You can dry those packets out by baking the silica. I’m sure they soak up a lot of humidity in the south.

  • @megason2
    @megason2 2 года назад

    I've gotten lucky and used after market control vavles in the compressors and brought them back to life

  • @45AMT
    @45AMT 2 года назад

    I was here all the way to the end! I did like this video! End of transmission!

  • @jaykellett2327
    @jaykellett2327 2 года назад

    I love looking up from underneath the engine without getting a stiff neck! THANKS Ray!

  • @galaxianentity
    @galaxianentity 2 года назад

    That is the cleanest AC compressor i've ever seen on an old car !