Towed In! Grinding and Banging! Broke in Half! Chrysler Town & Country Pacifica 3.6

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024
  • BONUS VIDEO: Axle Autopsy! Towed in, Drove Out! Chrysler 3.6 • Axle Autopsy! Towed in...
    This Chrysler Town and Country came into the shop on a tow truck. The customer states vehicle makes loud clicking grinding and banging noise, and the transmission does not go into gear. When they try to drive then engine starts and runs but only revs when they try to drive. There are warning lights on the dash as well. Using the scan tool, we looked into the fitted systems for trouble codes and found little direction as the DTC's were unrelated to the transmission or engine. We did find a tire pressure warning light on due to TPMS sensors not communicating. Using the lift, we raised and supported the visual for visual inspection. Placing the vehicle in drive with the engine running while raised on the lift, we found the problem! The van has some driveline damage including a torn CV Axle boot. The other axle didn't look as good! We found a CV joint was broken in half. The bearings in the cv axle were destroyed and the axle was no longer connected to it's shaft. The customer was contacted and quoted to replace both CV axle shafts.
    The repair began by removing the wheels and tires, followed by the outer tie rod ends. The tie rod was easily disassembled with a hammer. The steering strut was then unbolted from the strut to avoid disassembly of the lower ball joint. This allowed removal of the CV Shaft without removing the steering knuckle. After the steering was disconnected, both CV axles were removed and we waited for parts to be delivered. The new Axles were compared to the original units to be sure the fitment was correct and were then installed into the transmission and the steering was reconnected.
    Driving with HIGH BEAMS ON! 2:30
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    Found the Problem: 8:35
    Disassembly of the Struts and CV Axles: 14:00
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  • @RainmanRaysRepairs
    @RainmanRaysRepairs  10 месяцев назад +123

    2nd Channel BONUS VIDEO: Axle Autopsy! Towed in, Drove Out! Chrysler 3.6 ruclips.net/video/AkdYazF2EWY/видео.html

    • @andyvitz
      @andyvitz 10 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah New Hampshire is around 40° right now that's where I'm at crazy

    • @andyvitz
      @andyvitz 10 месяцев назад +2

      Totally agree with you they have been getting longer I don't know kind of weird

    • @andyvitz
      @andyvitz 10 месяцев назад +1

      But you are correct about that I've never seen the crankshaft just break like that that's a new one

    • @andyvitz
      @andyvitz 10 месяцев назад

      I think it's just cuz you're a lot of them you do in fast forward like at the very end when you're doing the other wheel

    • @DeliveryDemon
      @DeliveryDemon 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah hello here from Maryland. It's gonna be getting up into the 70s today so yup

  • @OGYettie
    @OGYettie 10 месяцев назад +135

    Thank you, I hate idiots running highbeams on and tailgating.

    • @tmd63
      @tmd63 10 месяцев назад +7

      I turn my internal mirror to reflect their lights back at them. They either back off or turn their lights back to normal.

    • @smkordis
      @smkordis 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@tmd63that doesn’t help when they are coming towards you

    • @charlessmarr7107
      @charlessmarr7107 10 месяцев назад +5

      Also the eternal turn signal!!

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@tmd63 I used to have a hand-held spotlight that I would blast into my mirror to aim at the drivers who tailgated. I was a jerk, but I was also never rear-ended.
      -
      But the worst are the lifted trucks with those eyeball-burning blue headlights and constant high-beams.
      I am sure that most people who lift their trucks do not then have their headlights re-aimed properly either.

    • @dawsondetrana5496
      @dawsondetrana5496 10 месяцев назад +8

      Stop driving in the passing lane and you won't get tailgated

  • @milesbuckley4679
    @milesbuckley4679 8 месяцев назад +3

    Same in the UK. High beams on a lot of vehicles. Thank you for highlighting the problem.

  • @fartzinacan
    @fartzinacan 10 месяцев назад +155

    I do believe that most viewers appreciate the longer videos and the work involved in editing them.

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 10 месяцев назад +2

      You don't speak for everyone, stop trying to.

    • @fartzinacan
      @fartzinacan 10 месяцев назад

      @johnt.848 I said that I believe most viewers appreciate them. I didn't claim to speak for everyone. And I certainly don't claim to speak for someone who doesn't understand that distinction.

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@fartzinacan You inferred most, when I can counter that claim by stating I believe most viewers prefer the shorter 30 minute videos, without evidence. Do I have to dumb it down for you?

    • @teflarkevlon1948
      @teflarkevlon1948 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@fartzinacan people just need to find something to argue about. dont mind the trolls.

    • @fartzinacan
      @fartzinacan 10 месяцев назад

      @teflarkevlon1948 oh, that little guy? I'm not worried by that little guy.

  • @stevekeyes9402
    @stevekeyes9402 10 месяцев назад +33

    "Personally I blame the parents." Priceless banter Ray!

  • @dustinclary736
    @dustinclary736 10 месяцев назад +483

    If they don't know what the high beam indicator is they need their license revoked.

    • @jtjones4727
      @jtjones4727 10 месяцев назад

      For sure. These kids nowadays are soooooo stupid, nothing surprises me anymore.

    • @BridgeToGantry
      @BridgeToGantry 10 месяцев назад +31

      Not only that, they should remain indoors and not allowed out.

    • @stevenleslie9711
      @stevenleslie9711 10 месяцев назад +15

      In Germany, it would likely happen.

    • @pennybeacham6461
      @pennybeacham6461 10 месяцев назад +11

      Its done on purpose to bait the cops into stopping them so they can video them,hope that helps.👍

    • @riaanlouw1874
      @riaanlouw1874 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@stevenleslie9711 Yes, My Mercedes has auto dimming, but for that to work, it means the high beams are always on. (but not activated). Driving, I can see that the high beams activate automatically, if the car's cameras or sensors does not pick up any oncoming headlights. Don't know what would happen if those sensors fail, though.

  • @r4ptorbunny593
    @r4ptorbunny593 10 месяцев назад +10

    RE: hi-beam indicator: I've always wondered if people made that mistake, but then I always think "people CAN'T be that stupid"....then I remember I work in IT and they, in fact, totally CAN be.
    I HATE driving my car and usually opt for the SUV lately at night because of the number of idiots with high-beam/insanely bright lights. It's also always fun when I meet a jacked up truck with insane lights...and then I flash my hi-beams, and then they respond by MELTING MY CORNEAS with their actual high-beams. Maybe I'm just getting old and cranky, but headlights are getting insane/insanely dangerous.

    • @KarenSmith-ef9kk
      @KarenSmith-ef9kk 3 месяца назад +2

      on European cars the blue light on dash has always meant high beam, you only need to look at orientation of lines from the D to see they point straight as opposed to down at a 45 degree angle, having a little bit of knowledge about warning lights and where to fill fluids in a car should be part of the USA driving test as it is in most EU countries & btw most of us drive manual gear shift cars...not auto's

    • @calyodelphi124
      @calyodelphi124 3 месяца назад +2

      You're not getting old and cranky. LOW BEAM headlights of these latter years (late 10's into the 20s) are as bright as HIGH BEAMS used to be in the 90s. I'm a millennial in their 30s now and I definitely notice the difference. I have to drive with blue-filtering glasses whenever I drive at night because the ultrabright low beams of all these high-sitting crossover XUV things on the road are right at the same height as my FK7 Civic's wing mirrors so I get my corneas blasted out by LOW BEAMS when I drive at night.

  • @starsailor49
    @starsailor49 10 месяцев назад +14

    Pit Bull dogs are not banned in England but the XL Bully is. There have been a number of fatal attacks, so it makes sense.

    • @finnlolig3089
      @finnlolig3089 5 месяцев назад +1

      IT really makes sense, I have sean so many people WHO can't even control the golden retriever...

  • @janingemandelid69
    @janingemandelid69 10 месяцев назад +54

    Hi Ray, 30, 45, 1hour, part 1 - 2 - 3, this is NO problems. I, and surely many others, enjoy these long videos. We get to see the whole process and how you solve problems along the way. I dislike videos of other people saying "now we're going to take this part out", and then cut the video and the part is out! Okay? HOW? So keep up the long videos 👍 Love from Norway 🇧🇻

  • @patricklarkin9666
    @patricklarkin9666 10 месяцев назад +66

    I always enjoy watching Ray's videos. Short, long, two or more on the same repair always entertaining and educational. Love wife unit's videos as well. Keep up the good work

  • @Unpeturbed
    @Unpeturbed 3 месяца назад +2

    I actually enjoy the longer videos. More relaxed, more explanation, and for a non car guy with a son in law who is a mechanic it allows me to almost grasp some of his “customer states” stories.

  • @alivingfaith
    @alivingfaith 10 месяцев назад +60

    I appreciated the blue light tutorial. You could offer an advanced course on "turning on headlights". It is amazing how many cars I drive up on at night with no tail lights on because they are using just their daytime running lights for night driving. (And they are driving 60 mph in the left hand lane, but that would be a graduate level course.)

    • @davidturk6170
      @davidturk6170 10 месяцев назад +3

      👏👍

    • @camelid
      @camelid 10 месяцев назад +4

      I learned to drive in Florida and went to college in Nebraska and I used to call NE the “drive slow on the left state”. Advantage of learning in FL was you learn to watch out for different driving styles because tourists come from locations with different driving practices and habits, which can often make you need to stay on your toes. Snowbirds with Quebec tags tended to be the worst overall in my experience - it was almost like they were sent south to enjoy the winter weather and save Canadian lives.

    • @ciceroskip1
      @ciceroskip1 10 месяцев назад +1

      I was driving in heavy fog at night last month and came upon two separate vehicles with the daytime lights on and NO TAIL LIGHTS. Visibility was about 20 feet. Fun times!!!

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 10 месяцев назад

      what's next, "pressing the ignition button to start your car?"

    • @dotar9586
      @dotar9586 10 месяцев назад +2

      Turn signals. When to use them and how to turn them off.

  • @johnfriend862
    @johnfriend862 10 месяцев назад +9

    Ray, I've been a police officer for 38 years, and the number of people I've stopped for driving with their high beams on is staggering. This seems to have started just in the last year or two. These people legitimately do not even comprehend what high beams are, I try to explain it and they get this deer in the headlights look. They just don't understand what high beams are.

    • @flower2289
      @flower2289 10 месяцев назад +1

      That is frightening John but I am not really surprised. Since there are so many people out there who don't take the time to learn what seems like basic things, it makes me wonder where they are putting all their mental effort.

    • @fumanpoo4725
      @fumanpoo4725 7 месяцев назад

      Sheeple

    • @stevedibiase728
      @stevedibiase728 5 месяцев назад +1

      Also they must think people flashing thier own lites at them gong opposite way are saying hello Ray should also mention to pickup truck drivers that put on big tires or lift kit please adjust your lites down no wonder so much road rage today.

    • @AuralioCabal-nl8gi
      @AuralioCabal-nl8gi 5 месяцев назад

      How many have you stopped @ nite that have the DRL but no Tail lights as DRL DOES NOT Illuminate the rear lights,,espesially Super dangerous in highways when the offending car is dark colored , like black cars. This applies mostly to Japanese and Korean cars, it is the the dash lighting mostly of those cars, happens mostly @ dusk into nite, Dash is lighted , the Driver is oblivious that rears are not lighted..

    • @thiefrules
      @thiefrules 5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s because dashes have turned digital and apparently, no dealer tells the customer what all the lit up icons on the MPH gauges means. So they just pull the stalk back or whatever and accidentally turn it on, but they don’t realize the green icon turned to blue or adds a few extra letters next to it and they just drive like that. Never was an issue with analogy gauges for whatever reason 🤷

  • @burnamm7127
    @burnamm7127 10 месяцев назад +22

    Ray you’re correct we have banned American pitbulls in England but only after some tragic attacks involving children and adults.
    The public mainly Agree with the bans and understand it’s often the owners to blame. Especially when the dog’s being used as an extension of the owners aggression.

    • @stevelance6252
      @stevelance6252 10 месяцев назад +4

      Also, the thing was whipped up into a panic by some newspapers, as is custom since time immemorial.

    • @JinjuNuffin
      @JinjuNuffin 10 месяцев назад

      It's the kind of people who typically get American pitbulls that are the problem.

  • @RickJohnson
    @RickJohnson 10 месяцев назад +11

    OMG, thank you for the high beam PSA. One of my adult daughters, who went to a private driving school, didn't know how to toggle them. For a good while, she thought her lowbeam headlights had burned out because turning the knob twice resulted in highbeams coming on. 🤦🏻 I saw on another channel the lamenting of the loss of public education driver's ed courses that us Gen Xers and before had to take. The amount of bright lights here in AZ is a testament to that loss of education. Of course, I did turn it into a teaching moment.

    • @wallychambe1587
      @wallychambe1587 10 месяцев назад +3

      They are letting the parents certify them in Texas!OMG!😱 I was going to teach my son but after him running over two curbs and turning the corner at 30 mph I said " I will pay for you to go to drivers ed school"😱😱

    • @smasher162
      @smasher162 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@wallychambe1587 30 on a turn o.o

  • @randygreene5977
    @randygreene5977 10 месяцев назад +41

    I went back and looked at your videos from some years ago and back then you did not go into the diagnoses and the repair in as much detail.
    The fact that you are going into more detail has saved me a lot of time and money working on my own cars and trucks. Thanks for the great channel.

  • @samishiikihaku
    @samishiikihaku 10 месяцев назад +9

    I LIKE THE LONG VIDEOS RAY!
    Who else likes long videos???

  • @steveyoung6101
    @steveyoung6101 10 месяцев назад +27

    Keep the longer format. I sit behind a computer all day but use to be a heavy diesel mechanic so living vicariously through you atm.

  • @jmrandom194
    @jmrandom194 6 месяцев назад +3

    Amazing watching repair jobs on vehicles that don't deal with the harsh north-east salt/winters. 13 year old vehicle looks like a 6 year old one up here.....jealous.

    • @1jackvalley580
      @1jackvalley580 5 месяцев назад

      I am also jealous of the vehicles that are not affected by ROAD SALT. When I view underneath a Non- Rusty vehicle It's a "Beautiful Thing"❤ People who don't live In the "Rust Belt" have no clue how fortunate they are, and how much money 🤑 we waste on Auto Repairs because of salt rotting our Vehicles, but salted roads 🥶 save our lives

  • @oldman9642
    @oldman9642 10 месяцев назад +18

    For a new shop, you have an amazing clientele list. Busiest shop I’ve ever seen in the first couple years of operation. Congratulations.

  • @roadking99jokerst60
    @roadking99jokerst60 8 месяцев назад +1

    Crazy temp changes in Omaha too. 79 high one day, 33 in morn next. Also, many folks don't turn om the lights since the dash is on with ignition, they don't reallize it.

  • @Snuffululupicus
    @Snuffululupicus 10 месяцев назад +23

    As a newly minted C-Tech I love the length of the videos I watch them like Educational Entertainment. You've helped me multiple times on a single video before so please don't cut out anything I could learn to help me better help the people in my area.

  • @mikeh6876
    @mikeh6876 10 месяцев назад +2

    Longer time is because you are explaining more about each step of your repairs. Your productions are really helping some of the guys and gals out there who need the tutoring.

  • @hanslarocca5490
    @hanslarocca5490 10 месяцев назад +50

    Ray, we want the longer videos, these videos are what i personally look forward to every morning, keep up the great content. 👍

    • @WilliamHollinger2019
      @WilliamHollinger2019 10 месяцев назад +1

      He will upload long and short videos.

    • @jojomorgan8556
      @jojomorgan8556 10 месяцев назад +3

      Ray, the reason I still watch this channel is because, regardless of the length of the video, you give enough attention to the details that are important for someone who may be about to attempt the same diagnostic and repair process....
      On This Channel proper tech practices aren't only followed , they are taught as well.

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 10 месяцев назад

      You mean YOU and others with no life want long videos to fill in their boring and pointless days.

    • @jojomorgan8556
      @jojomorgan8556 10 месяцев назад

      @@johnt.848 OPINIONATED MUCH?
      Opinions are like Anuses , everyone has one and they all stink.
      FYI Watching long videos doesn't take any sort of life from you....
      but alwaya being in a hurry does....
      I usually "watch" the channel while working under a vehicle and short videos mean I have to actually go to the next video more often.. alao, I DON'T LISTEN TO MUSIC.
      I HAVE REPLACED IT WITH MOSTLY EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE VIDEOS being a TECH myself that includes The Great Ones like RAY to help me remember to always l follow the tech's best practices and to K.I.S.S. every problem before pulling out the big guns.

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 10 месяцев назад

      @@jojomorgan8556 yours might stink, so speak for yourself. Also yelling in your reply doesn't make you right. If you have time to watch videos while under a car "working" then you aren't giving that task the 100% it deserves, try harder. Long videos detract from other things we could and should be doing, as you have just proven.

  • @cwwhit001
    @cwwhit001 10 месяцев назад +2

    3:49 THANK YOU for public service announcement I really appreciate that.

  • @johngross1952
    @johngross1952 10 месяцев назад +10

    I've been retired for 15 years..I like to start my days now with the latest video (I discovered Ray a little over a year ago). I like them all, especially the longer ones.
    I've got the hat, 2 t-shirts and a coffee mug. Love it!!

  • @glenniz1
    @glenniz1 10 месяцев назад +2

    I've noticed that since you have become a business owner, your videos have increased in time quite a bit. I for one, truly appreciate the videos you have been creating as of late, due to the fact that you have been very in depth with your description of what it is you are doing and why. I find your videos very entertaining, as well as extremely instructional and ask that you please continue down this path of "Instructional Repair Videos". As always Ray, we will support you no matter what you decide to do. After all Bro, we are just like a good shop dog.....Loyal As Hell!!!!

  • @drewv1785
    @drewv1785 10 месяцев назад +20

    Thanks for taking time to show us everything and explain what you're doing and why. As for the long videos, sometimes time takes time. In fact time takes time all the time!

    • @chrishouse5753
      @chrishouse5753 10 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, until we find a way around it, time is a constant and positive-linear dimension.

    • @charlesbirr6782
      @charlesbirr6782 10 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @blitzroehre1807
    @blitzroehre1807 10 месяцев назад +2

    ..fast going there, Ray. The Caravans are among the easiest cars to change the driveshafts.. I always but a good dab of grease on the inner and outer splines to aid the shaft sliding in and also to hinder corrosion making possible future dissasembly a hard task, especially where roads are salted in winter..

  • @danmaynard1383
    @danmaynard1383 10 месяцев назад +7

    South Dakota here, two weeks ago we were -24 degrees with a wind chill factor of -45 degrees. About 4 days ago the weather jumped up to the 40s, which is about equivalent to 70 degrees there, very comfortable and nice. Next week we’re looking at 54 degrees which is summer conditions. Although we still have snow on the ground, because during the week of freezing temperatures all the snow turned to ice.

  • @smplloyd
    @smplloyd 10 месяцев назад

    Just drove across the mid-west, temps dropped to -6 to -12. Horrible weather, multiple cars, trucks, semi’s jackknifed, rolled over, lots of ice and snow. I’m glad we made it home safely.

  • @WraithCustomsFirearms
    @WraithCustomsFirearms 10 месяцев назад +15

    Don't listen to the naysayers Ray. We love the longer vigias with more detailed repairs, commentary and comedy, especially with the skits and guest appearances (wif unit, Dave etc) lol. Even though I know how to do most of the stuff you do, I still watch looking for tips, tricks and different methods to improve and learn about new things (like the 3.6L oil cooler job)..... Because one never stops learning!
    Keep being Awesome!

  • @jcheney2473
    @jcheney2473 10 месяцев назад

    i kind of like the longer videos, they aren't boring and i just find them entertaining and informative.

  • @Argellus
    @Argellus 10 месяцев назад +6

    Dude, you are spot on with the High Beam renegades; they're right up there with the Left Lane hogs, the no-signal lane changers (you'd think Audis, Mercedes, and BMWs would at least come with turn indicators as standard equipment, but by my calculations that doesn't seem to be the case), and here in the Great White North (from the same family no doubt); the SnowBank driving no-clean-snow-off-car projectile launcher drivers!

  • @bigdaddymak1439
    @bigdaddymak1439 10 месяцев назад +2

    I always take the strut bolts out. Just mark the front edge of the strut on the spindle and put it back in the same place if their is adjustability. I used to work at the Subaru factory in Lafayette Indiana and we put a glob of grease on that c clip on the inboard joint and it will slide in with ease. Great video have a great day as always

  • @R0GUEC0BRA
    @R0GUEC0BRA 10 месяцев назад +9

    I love the longer videos!

    • @not-a-raccoon
      @not-a-raccoon 10 месяцев назад

      Me too. I love the super long ones. They're really relaxing to watch

  • @garthjunor3027
    @garthjunor3027 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for amending use of circumnavigation. Further correction are available. Re headlight woes, check out height of even low beam when being faced or tailed by monstrous truck.

  • @stephenwhitemore1519
    @stephenwhitemore1519 10 месяцев назад +6

    Ray , your videos are very informative and interesting, thank you for sharing them with us. As far as I'm concerned you make them as long
    as you like. Those with a short attention span are in the minority, I feel shore. Stay well stay safe. Greetings to the wife unit.

  • @billbmsn
    @billbmsn 10 месяцев назад

    Ray, don't worry about the length of your videos. Since you started using the 4K HDR camera, I can't get enough of your videos on my 77" HDR TV. What a treat seeing everything so super sharp and super bright in full living color. It really improves the presentation dramatically. Very few people put out anything close to the quality of your videos, both in content and the beauty of the 4K HDR. Actually none of the channels I subscribe to offer this level of video quality. Everything is so easy to see. I used to watch your videos on my 1080P computer monitor. Not anymore. Great work as always in this episode. The customers will be thrilled to learn the tranny is fine and the repair was less serious.

  • @scannerlanier471
    @scannerlanier471 10 месяцев назад +6

    My son is a physician. As part of his residency, they were actually encouraged to watch "House" and try to follow and speculate over the storyline. I've got to say as a mechanic wannabe, I have learned a lot from just watching your videos and trying to speculate how things come apart. Your videos have become longer, possibly because you do so much in real time rather than high speed camera work. I think one of the masters of mechanics is Faye Hadley, her videos are much shorter as she does high speed edits over mundane stuff like zapping bolts out. She doesn't have the color comments or as much instruction as you so that's the trade off. Eric O is similar in time as so much is real time. Keep up the videos and I'll learn automotive from the 3 of you.

    • @Lycaerix
      @Lycaerix 10 месяцев назад

      One of the very first episodes of House has them performing an emergency 'tracheotomy' by cutting through the larynx (read: vocal chords). In real life, you can guess what that would mean. Suffice it to say: Don't believe everything you see. Failure to think critically is a big reason why people do.

  • @Darkassassin09
    @Darkassassin09 10 месяцев назад +1

    I've been quite happy with the longer format videos. It's one of the reasons I watch your content; you actually include all the details explaining what you're doing and why.
    Keep up the great work m8!

  • @clbcl5
    @clbcl5 10 месяцев назад +4

    Phenomena, do do do do. 2 days of rain and pea soup fog, mid 30's H/L's Wauconda.

  • @mikegarner6719
    @mikegarner6719 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for the Highbeam service announcement, I HATE WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE THEIR DAMN HIGHBEAMS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @SeeSaw72
    @SeeSaw72 10 месяцев назад

    Had to change the front bearing and the shaft refused to come off. Made a hydraulic puller with a 10,000 psi pump, removed all the studs and used 5 threaded rods to attach said puller and it finally came off with a lot of @#$@@& words. Love Canadian roads. Keep up making these fantastic videos.

  • @brianwebb6310
    @brianwebb6310 10 месяцев назад

    Please keep these longer videos I love all the information you give and we get to see what's involved rather than just highlights.

  • @andygreen685
    @andygreen685 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love that you are awake, Ray. watching you in N Z.

  • @brycestewart3181
    @brycestewart3181 3 месяца назад

    Wyoming 8/8/2024 today high 66 degrees. Monday was 99 degrees. Summer in Wyoming Ar night it always gets cooler 40's to 60's at night. Thx for all your awesome work Sir!

  • @RedSizzler
    @RedSizzler 10 месяцев назад

    Buffalo, New York here, we got dumped on with over 70” of snow and had single digit temps with wind chills well below zero and wind gusts up to 70mph causing extreme whiteouts at times. It was like this for a week straight for us and being right off Lake Erie which was not frozen the storms just kept dumping snow on us. Now this week it has been raining and combined with temps close 40, now we’ve had really bad flooding and road closures all over from creek and rivers over flowing.

  • @scripter13
    @scripter13 10 месяцев назад

    Honestly I am a big fan of the longer-form content! There are plenty of creators that slam out a 15 minute video that took them 30 minutes to edit - With your content, I can tell that you put the time, focus and energy into not just creating a video, but building a detailed guide that can assist others in similar tasks - While I may not use your content in that way, I still enjoy having a video that I can watch while working without having to sit and stare at that screen

  • @titchbailey
    @titchbailey 10 месяцев назад

    My husband and I enjoy the longer videos normally as soon as he comes in from work we sit down and watch your fabulous content so keep up the good work

  • @johnandersen6364
    @johnandersen6364 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yup up here in the great white north, some people don't know what that little blue light means either. They even like putting on the fog lights on a clear night. As far as the weather goes we too are experiencing some mild weather " for us that is", only two layers of clothing required lately! Even the dog has been coming out for walks with me with this current weather.

  • @BlueT521
    @BlueT521 10 месяцев назад

    I’m not complaining I love you long videos. I learn a lot and makes my job a little easier when I have to do my own.

  • @davidhansen2748
    @davidhansen2748 10 месяцев назад

    Since you asked...
    A week ago, we got a crapton of snow (more than a foot of the heavy wet stuff -- great snowman weather) that I still haven't completely dug out of (just the driveway and the sidewalk to the front door), followed by a week of temperatures in the single digits above and below zero (F) and 20 mph winds. For the past three days, we've been (barely) above freezing during the day, causing a great deal of melting. Today we're in the mid 30s with rain. Next week they say we'll be in the 40s. Downright balmy for this time of year...

  • @teddy2333
    @teddy2333 9 месяцев назад +1

    I turn the blue light on because it looks pretty.

  • @mdotguy
    @mdotguy 10 месяцев назад +1

    It really is alarming how little so many people seem to know about even the BASICS of their vehicles.

    • @mule666
      @mule666 10 месяцев назад

      You are only a good driver if you also can locate and fix problems on you're car

  • @maytagmark2171
    @maytagmark2171 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey you brought back the Brake Clean Sound effects!! Nice.

  • @FLYBOY123456789
    @FLYBOY123456789 10 месяцев назад

    is it me...or has this guy done this a thousand times before...whoa...incredible...

  • @charlesslack8090
    @charlesslack8090 10 месяцев назад +1

    @ 3:50
    Thank you for tha PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! 😊😊😊
    Your probably the only RUclipsr that would take the time to produce and air a PSA.
    I bet that most of your viewers understand the Blue light indicator. Unfortunately the people who really need to be educated about the meaning of the Blue light indicator have no clue your channel exists, and are too busy being rude to other's.
    Have a great day Ray! 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @BWGPEI
    @BWGPEI 10 месяцев назад

    Unusually nice this afternoon in SW Ontario, with sunshine and 41 F. Had rain overnight and sidewalks are mostly clear, which made for a nice walk.

  • @kylelarpenter4724
    @kylelarpenter4724 9 месяцев назад

    No worries on the longer format. Makes listening at work easier.

  • @michaelcurtis2164
    @michaelcurtis2164 10 месяцев назад

    I used to run an auto parts store. People came in all of the time needing headlight bulbs. When I would ask ask high or low beam, they had no clue. You would be amazed at the blank looks they would give me.

  • @innesm
    @innesm 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good day Ray. I would like to see the longer videos. One hour or two hours , your videos are always very informative and interesting. I love your comments as well “ I blame the parents “ priceless. I’m sure nowadays, you can’t explain what you are doing, and why you are doing it. I for one would definitely love to see more clickages, with your torque wrench. I always look forward to watching your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks

  • @Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic
    @Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic 10 месяцев назад

    I am grateful that knowledgeable people like you work on cars. At this point in my life, I find that cars are just too rusty and greasy to enjoy working on them. As a young man I did so because I could not afford to pay someone to do it for me. Since I do not have a car lift, crawling under the vehicle was particularly annoying.
    Thank you for detailing this process, it was interesting to watch. Your video reminds me why qualified mechanics are the only people I let work on my cars and trucks now.

  • @johnhancock8552
    @johnhancock8552 10 месяцев назад

    I, only speaking for me love the longer videos. I watch because I enjoy your personality and your manurisms but I also enjoy your teaching. I mean if you where going to see someone you really liked being around would you rather be around them for 15mins or 60? Thanks for doing the extra work to make the videos for us and sharing your knowledge.

  • @rickjames9477
    @rickjames9477 9 месяцев назад

    I think you’re right about the people driving around with their brights on and not knowing it. I also believe part of the problem a lot of people are buying LED bulbs with the highest Luman output imaginable and some don’t have the right light output or even a cut off line. They just shoot light all over the place especially depending on the housing. I have definitely noticed a lot more blinders out there.

  • @glennmacrae8107
    @glennmacrae8107 10 месяцев назад

    A few days spraying orange groves with water to save the crop is better than 5 1/2 months of being beat down with frozen crap. Dripping down the neck. On every service. THINK SPRING. ! Good work Ray. Mass. Loves the channel.

  • @jamesmyers9285
    @jamesmyers9285 9 месяцев назад

    I initially thought this video was referring to the 3.6L V6 engine breaking in two. We have several Caravans at work that have many miles on them, however well maintained, with these engines and never a problem with the vehicles.

  • @george8873
    @george8873 10 месяцев назад +1

    Knew immediately what the problem was when you put the van into gear Ray. Had a little Buick Skylark do it to me when I was in my 20s. Was driving along, made a horrid noise from the front end, then wouldn't go any longer and made that same exact noise when pressing the accelerator. Broken CV shaft. Wasn't my car, so didn't know there were issues with it like that. Found out the hard way, lol.

  • @wombat696969
    @wombat696969 9 месяцев назад

    20:11 I’m an Aussie and live in the state of New South Wales (NSW).
    Pitbulls are a restricted breed.
    In NSW, there are five breeds of restricted dogs that can no longer be sold or given away - American pit bull or pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentino (Argentinean fighting dogs), Fila Brasiliero (Brazilian fighting dogs) and Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario dogs.
    Australia has restricted certain breeds and declared some dogs dangerous because they have been deemed aggressive and/or been specifically bred for fighting. An import ban on breeds, including the Dogo Argentino and pit bull, aims to protect the public and other animals.

  • @jeffbecker9809
    @jeffbecker9809 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you Ray for the PSA about high and low beams.

  • @handsonwithblg4949
    @handsonwithblg4949 10 месяцев назад

    Watching you over the last few years has given me the confidence to work on these newer cars some . I am old an school Navy mechanic when computers were still in the hands of their creators . LOL Going to attempt a thermostat change and radiator flush on our 2004 Chevy Venture soon here . Wish me luck !! Best to you and you family Sir and Thank You .

  • @surferdude4487
    @surferdude4487 10 месяцев назад +1

    Up here in Lethbridge Alberta it warmed up to 7 C today. that's about 46 F in freedom units. Melt water is running everywhere.

  • @videotimesss1
    @videotimesss1 2 месяца назад

    115 degrees F. In Bullhead City, 9-3-24 Thank You, Ray, we really enjoy your videos!

  • @April8989
    @April8989 10 месяцев назад

    Southern Minnesota. 2 weeks ago, -10°F. Today +36°F. No snow left.

  • @patricknesbitt4003
    @patricknesbitt4003 10 месяцев назад

    I found that by taking a sharp scribe and drawing the outline of the strut clamp on the steering knuckle is helpful in making sure the strut is reinstalled in the exact same position as it was before. Also noticed fretting corrosion on the left side axle splines. Looks like the nut had been slightly loose for some time.

  • @jays106
    @jays106 9 месяцев назад

    don't worry about the length of the video's most if not all enjoy them more! i think having your own shop might be part of the difference

  • @joemuncie9187
    @joemuncie9187 10 месяцев назад

    Years ago my friend bought an Eldorado VERY cheap because the owner thought that the transmission was shot, it wouldn't move. My friend had a repair shop that also rebuilt transmissions, so he was going to fix it himself. Just like this video, all it needed was an axle.
    And yes, if you are driving with your high beams on and don't know it, there is something very wrong with you.

  • @colinharridge5665
    @colinharridge5665 10 месяцев назад

    As long as your videos remain entertaining we will keep tuning in

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 10 месяцев назад

    It has come up above 30 drg forecast 50s and 40s lower overnight above frezing.
    Its soggy wet and rained all day yesterday.
    The snow pack is melting but even today we have a few piles ( snow is that white cold stuff on mountain tops made of water its ice at the molecular level each rain drop burst into a tiny star shape and no 2 look alike) .

  • @jeffreyzajicek1295
    @jeffreyzajicek1295 10 месяцев назад

    Rainman Ray's Driving School now in session. Thank you many need to see that (we all need to share this with someone we know).

  • @crazybob76
    @crazybob76 10 месяцев назад +1

    super long is good. Deeper dives into repairs.

  • @Norwedsh
    @Norwedsh 10 месяцев назад

    I gave Ray a thumbs up just for the high beam tutorial. So many folks don't seem to know how that works.

  • @MisterAwesomesauce1
    @MisterAwesomesauce1 10 месяцев назад

    as a returning viewer I feel like this video has a lot more conversation and a lot more educational insight into what you're doing. Can't recall a single one of your videos before not having fast forwards or major skips. I wouldn't have it any other way. I think i got more out of watching this than your previous videos. My suggestion is to keep it up and don't worry about making them shorter.

  • @lonesomelenny7606
    @lonesomelenny7606 7 месяцев назад

    Wow, that's some brutal front end work. Bravo!

  • @wolfeman2120
    @wolfeman2120 10 месяцев назад

    Hey Ray, Video time is just fine. don't worry too much about making longer videos. 1 hour is fine. if ppl want to skip stuff they have the power to do that. I personally enjoy the videos regardless of length.

  • @erik149
    @erik149 10 месяцев назад

    Who doesn't love the sound love the sound of an air powered impact wrench in the morning :).

  • @tractorman7733
    @tractorman7733 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for pointing out the high beams! I drive as little as possible at night because people either keep their highs on or have some ridiculously bright low beams that completely blind me... I almost ran off the road the other day because of it.. I was going though a turn when I was blinded. fortunately it was a road I know quite well.

  • @geoffreymak000
    @geoffreymak000 10 месяцев назад +2

    “They are not gonna not fix it right?”
    Famous last words 😂

  • @Dysturbed-00
    @Dysturbed-00 10 месяцев назад

    Weather is all normal here in Colorado. -8 last week 50 this week. Snowed all morning this morning and was 60 by afternoon. Situation Normal.

  • @jongonegone1262
    @jongonegone1262 9 месяцев назад

    your in teaching mode, these are training videos, better than before. good work.

  • @jackcarroll8709
    @jackcarroll8709 10 месяцев назад

    76 degrees in Richmond, VA - polar vortex just a memory. This is a terrific channel. Long-time viewer. Best to you and the family.

  • @joequiroz1806
    @joequiroz1806 10 месяцев назад

    Hey Ray, it snowed last night and cold this morning, but it is sunny and warmer, about 36 here in Wyoming right now.

  • @zacariasbc8484
    @zacariasbc8484 10 месяцев назад

    Buenos días Wife Unit.
    Good morning Wife Unit.😀

  • @johnburke2523
    @johnburke2523 10 месяцев назад

    Ray thank you so very much for addressing the Hi beam issue. Up here in Massachusetts, I see it multiple times every night driving to work. Keep up the great content.

  • @MrMjn5000
    @MrMjn5000 5 месяцев назад

    always interesting to watch you figure out something that you haven't ever done... great job as always...

  • @bobbytuttleton5134
    @bobbytuttleton5134 10 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love your longer videos that’s just more education we get keep up the great content you’re killing it

  • @Rekuzan
    @Rekuzan 10 месяцев назад

    40 Degrees here in Denver, but for the Mile High City in January, that's SUPER warm!
    When the polar Vortex hit, on the last day, it was actually colder in Denver than it was in Antarctica!!!

  • @alanknoll5540
    @alanknoll5540 3 месяца назад

    Another awesome diagnosis and replacement of c v shafts

  • @MattC-i5p
    @MattC-i5p 9 месяцев назад

    Up here in minnesnowta yesterday (feb 6) was 50 and partially sunny, not a flake of snow on the ground.
    I was working outside in a Tshirt.

  • @dalewarren8882
    @dalewarren8882 10 месяцев назад

    I've had an axle go on one of these before (here in the UK they're called a Voyager) so evidently not that uncommon. Incidentally, it broke with no warning, no rumbling noises or grinding, just went BANG! while driving out of a little residential street at about 10mph!