Hello Wes; Sadly in todays economy we have two choices, pay the price or do without. Even though the book says 6 hours you were lucky not to find frozen or broken bolts, bad connectors, well you get the drift. I always enjoy your videos, there's just not enough of them.
The AC in my old car deleted itself. It had a leak and bad compressor clutch coil. The climate here allows going around without AC, there's about month per year where you start wishing for it to work. While somewhat inconvenient, it did good for fuel economy. Around 15-20% less fuel consumption, it amounts to something. The repairs were quoted around 300EUR several years ago, probably don't wanna know today's prices.
I pretty much order most of my car parts online. Takes a few days, in which I can usually wait. OEM condenser for that Explorer is $210 shipped. I am over buying junk parts that don't work or fit out of the box.
At the start I have was hoping you’d say “You know what pisses me off? When the customer says they’ve worked on it before and that they know what the problem is.”
When very drunk once I thought about creating a comedy character whose catchphrase was "Doesn't it really piss you off when.." everyone else didn't find it as funny as me.
@@sportsguy1992 That's easy, with the AWD, you have to flatbed your Edge, it really can't be towed (and a reputable tow company s supposed to decline to wheel tow or they are on the hook for drivetrain damage).
And just like that the weekend got better! Glad to see you found a way to inject some magic smoke back into your internet connection and/or encouraged the donkey back onto the treadmill. Fantastic work and humour as always 👍🏻.
Just be careful not to exceed your magnet's ability to hold shit on it. You'd pile the bolts/nuts whathave you on top, you'd think it's ok and then you shake something and when you're done and you wanna put shit back together you realize you lost one and start cursing whilst looking like an old lady who lost her glasses. TLDR, get a really powerful magnet one, cheapo specials are shit.
I'll be honest I rarely use the a/c. Just the windows down is good enough for me. Probably being a construction worker being in the heat all day makes me used to it.
i work in a steel mill and haven't had a/c in my car for almost 4 years..i call my a/c 2-70...2 windows down going 70 mph down the highway..but i grew up with no a/c in the cars or even in the house..we had box fans in the windows at the house
Took my vehicle in for rear brakes. I was expecting $600-$700. Mechanic called and said $4200. They "found" a whole list of crap to fix. I said nope! Rear brakes! Dude was so pushy and rude I ended up going and getting it. Replaced rotors and pads myself for about $250. I wish I lived closer, you would get all my business. 👍👍
The Ford Exploder: Designed by engineers to be mostly disposable, much like the Dodge Neon. Well done Wes! Your dry sargasmic (sarcastic) commentary is always a good chuckle as well!
@@mphilleo i had a neon and ran the wheels off of it and never done anything other than oil changes...i heard people pissin and moanin about em but mine kept right on rollin..i sold it with 178k on the odometer and it was still runnin like a scalded cat..and they are also the fastest car in the world for power to weight ratio..or were for their time
@@janeames1513 Maybe the power to weight ratio was why thousands of them wound up in the scrapyard a year after their release, looking like they should still be on the road.
Delt with compound heat exchangers in the past. They expand at different rates and are prone to cracking. Note how this one failed on the end near the oil cooler. In the winter the oil cooler part would have been hot and expanded while the condenser portion would have been cold and contracted.
Old customer new customer , no money no workie. Reminds of a sign I seen long time ago in a shop. In GOD we trust. All others pay cash ! Seems like a good way to do business
Your no nonsense approach to how the job is done and then your wrap up at the end is so refreshing. I hope you and your family is doing well. Thank you for the great content.
I miss Eric. That didn't end well. Hope when things settle out he can bounce back. My gut though says he won't bother with the RUclips anymore. I still have him subscribed. I don't expect anything from him for at least a year. More if the country goes into a depression.
Wes, I really enjoy your channel and admire your skill and tenacity. You keep the complicated understandable as well as entertaining. Keep up the good work
Glad your back wes thanks for the videos as a person who works on cars alot it damages the soul when people just want to fix one thing when you know all of them are the problem.
I was raised to go without for silly comforts. I never got the types where they've got three bald tires, torn boots on ball joints, and a whining rear end, but the ac HAS to be fixed...
I am 70 yrs old and I can remember when A/C wasn't even offered on most cars except Cadillac, Lincoln, a very few other luxury cars, but, WE survived!! Our prices in everything are being manipulated by forces, and, people we know naught of.
Thanks for letting me know what to expect when I need major repairs on my 2014 Explorer. An understanding of the process helps me understand when I think I am getting screwed.
Wow that is a lot of disassembly! At one time the only thing that was there was the radiator and now there is three different components. Thank you and may you have a good week.
Been in the HVAC/R business for 47+ Yrs. You are correct on the Refrigerant Prices. The thing I have learned since 1994, during the Montreal Protocol, when the Fed Gov't (EPA) want to control the refrigerant used, they tax the crap out of it, until it is not cost effective. If you think the A/C is a rough ride now, hang onto your hat. It is only going to get worse.
Back in the early 80s, I was a mechanic for an IH dealership. Keeping the AC operational on tractors with cabs and combines was a pain. I even pioneered a repair on combines,that eventually became standard practice.
@@JohnSmith-tv5ep I had a wasp get blowed in once, but never a bee. Needless to say, my steed was dancing around the road pretty good till I brought it to a halt and handled the situation.
Prices are crazy, I have a 2020 Ram 2500 with the 6.7L cummins, 2 days ago I got a recall (one of 3), that recall was something to do with the fuel pump losing pressure, in the weeks before, I knew something wasn't right , was going to call the dealership before but the recall came, So I bring it up they tell me the book says it's supposed to take 4 hours, it took 8 hours, the service manager says in addition to replacing the fuel pump, all the fuel lines have to be replaced , all the way back to the fuel tank, 2 days later I picked it up and signed the RO, and that job cost 1100.00, I'm glad I didn't have to pay for that, but now it has lots of power and runs great
I always enjoy your videos - entertaining and educational. Living here in central Alabama, I am one of those folks who will have the AC repaired no matter what!!
Another great video. In this economy everyone knows prices are way up but thanks to your input the true numbers of just exactly how high they have become are less hidden. Keep up the great video’s.
Great to see your back!!! In Texas, AC is almost a must in a vehicle. So true, prices have gone crazy.. Appreciate all your videos and have truly learned some great diagnostic processes from your work. Thank you..
Wes, You have a keen knack to find and order those specialy made components from the far reaching corners of the world and put them in the most popular mechanics dream vehicles. It’s nothing less than a gift given to you by the powers above! Oh and by the way, Nice work! Thanks for sharing.
I'm 62 and that looks like a young man's job. I'll drink my coffee and chit chat with mama Wes at the kitchen table while you work. 😀 Oh, I don't fix my AC systems when they go out, I just roll down the windows.
I think we are on a mission to find the straw that breaks the camels back. Prices are going to continue to rise and parts availability is going to continue to dwindle because of the supply chain issues that continue to deteriorate. What worries me is that people like Wes who do this kind of work are going to get crushed when the music stops. Small business is the backbone of the American economy and when that deteriorates, the future doesn't look so bright. I am hoping Wes, for you and your family, that this can somehow get turned around. I don't know how or by who, I'm just hoping. Thanks for the great video!
Honest, hard working, and knowledgeable mechanics will be the ones that survive in the market we find ourselves in. Those that have adopted the "honest pay for an honest day's work" philosophy are getting harder and harder to find. 'Word of mouth' is a very powerful tool for an honest shop today and I think you will have more than enough work to keep you busy.
Welcome back! People bring the challenging jobs to you for a reason... A) to drive you crazy B) to actually get things fixed. Which one is true? C: All of the above.
Wes, been watching you for about 2 years. Your knowledge and the way you break down diagnosing problems is perfect and extremely helpful. Thanks for all your time and efforts. As for prices, Freon in general has almost quadrupled in price. ChArging the customer is sometimes hard to swallow but this unfortunately is the new “norm” . Keep Up the great work. Dave from Chicago
Welcome back Wes. I hope you’re not finding any new problems from your lightening strike. Those can be a bear to get all sorted out sometimes. Thanks for the vid.
Tip of the day - do not drop a short 1/4" extension onto the fan of a P38 Range Rover when warming up the engine just after changing the whole radiator pack.......
Wes I do feel your pain. Supply and prices are insane. I retired a couple of years ago but owned my own salt water Marine Service business and I only wish people could understand that service people don’t own a garage full of expensive cars and villas in Europe. It was crazy when I retired but can’t imagine what it’s like now. Service people really do work hard to get you going ASAP. They really aren’t just sitting on your job. Also if we all charged for every hour , like we should, doing the work chasing parts and taking care of misc repairs not part of the job that in good conscious can’t overlook but you will not end up paying for in the end because it’s just something you take care of and help out the customer. If people really knew what they were getting for the buck they wouldn’t complain to the person who isn’t getting rich off your repair. And when you drive away from your mechanic in your vehicle with 150,000 miles on it and the next day have a new sound don’t call the guy who worked on it and demand he or she take care of it because they touched it last. Ok I’ll stop. I am just rambling! Wes your an awesome mechanic and business owner and people should appreciate what they have in your area. Ok off my soap box now. Great video! 👍👍👍👍😃😳
Yep, having all those "Specialty Tools" makes the task go quicker ... wish I could send you THE "Specialty Tool" you need most ... another set of hands Wes !!! And don't be too hard on Detroit ... they all break and much more expensive to replace the AC Delco Compressor in a MB 450SL than a Chevy PU ... I've had to do both (and there wasn't any plastic involved on the MB). Great job as usual !
Always love your videos Wes, I agree with you on the price of anything now, its becoming ridiculous, somewhere along the line someone is making a fortune, and its certainly not people like yourself, I thought things were bad enough here in the UK, but it seems like its a world side problem, when are ever going to get back to normality. Thanks once again for posting another great video.
I thought only I was being cheap reusing antifreeze. The biggest thing for me is disposing of the old stuff, No good way of disposal for me. I just empty antifreeze into a clean bucket, I also have a 36x36" plastic drip pan I put under the bucket (From Tractor supply for animal cages) to catch anything that misses the bucket. Run it through the paint strainer and reuse. The antifreeze with oil in it, let it sit in a bucket until the oil skims to the top. Pump all the antifreeze out on the bottom of the bucket and only have about a quart or two of waste to dispose of. I have around 10 gallons of this waste I need to bring to the town hazardous disposal day once a year🙄
I know a dealer tech, asked him one day. How do you guys catch coolant, he laughed. Said they open the drain plugs etc and let it hit the floor then squeegee to the floor drains...Wait so you literally dump it all down the sewer drains...YEP. He said supposedly they have some quantity they're supposed to stay under...but if NOBODY knows how much....how does anyone???? AH ok Now I know what to do with coolant haha
@@mrmotofy Reading your post 1 year later. Coolant, If I was on a city sewer, no problem. Municipalities actually say you can do it. Septic with well, I really don't want to dump chemicals into the septic like antifreeze with concerns of something getting into the water table.
That was great. Strainer - I use one of the hats the corporate parts store gives me. The nylon mesh works good as a strainer and the hat fits the funnel pretty good.
when I seen the coolant being drained in to the drain pain on the floor my first thought was. He is brave man I would step right in it or drop my bolts in it. Good work! Parts are getting crazy I have been shopping around alot and make sure I have been using discounts. Shipping prices have been almost half the price of the parts lately. I wonder if that has anything to do with rising fuel costs. 🤔
Trucking is costing over a dollar a mile for many. So yes, of course it is. Our government did a pretty good job hurting the industry previously, and any costs must be passed on to the consumer, or they will go out of business. Same with any mandates and requirements that increase overhead. (Think ULSD, more expensive emissions controls and reduced reliability, operation limitations, etc.)
That bumper went on...like it was made for it...which isn't how it would have gone for me. There's skill and experience for you. Good work Wes, thanks for sharing!
I'm almost out of 134 and after hearing your comment I figured I better get some. Just looked it up on O'Reilly's site. $499 for a 30lb can. Holy moly.
Yes , Wes parts are going though the roof and it don't matter what mode of transportation it is. Thanks for sharing and hope you and family had a great memorial weekend 🖐
Who needs A/C anyway? The snow's just gone and it'll be back before you can dismantle an Explorer... Cheer up, Wes. Keep thinking if all the things you can buy with those billable hours...
Hello Wes; Sadly in todays economy we have two choices, pay the price or do without. Even though the book says 6 hours you were lucky not to find frozen or broken bolts, bad connectors, well you get the drift. I always enjoy your videos, there's just not enough of them.
My work car (Mazda 3) has what I believe is a bad pressure switch. I simply live without it.
The AC in my old car deleted itself. It had a leak and bad compressor clutch coil. The climate here allows going around without AC, there's about month per year where you start wishing for it to work. While somewhat inconvenient, it did good for fuel economy. Around 15-20% less fuel consumption, it amounts to something.
The repairs were quoted around 300EUR several years ago, probably don't wanna know today's prices.
First current model vehicle I worked on out of collision repair school... made me immediately reconsider getting into that industry.
Looking rough Wes. Gotta be tough getting parts and with prices going through the roof. I wish you and your family the best in these difficult times.
Actually the price is not the real issue. Getting the parts or anything else is the hard part.
I lost it at "It's not the best....but it is the cheapest"
It seems that auto repair is a lot like fishing, you have to hold your mouth right before the magic will happen. Cheers
I pretty much order most of my car parts online. Takes a few days, in which I can usually wait. OEM condenser for that Explorer is $210 shipped. I am over buying junk parts that don't work or fit out of the box.
@@charleshenshaw9099 Thats a saying I got from my greatgrandfather...
At the start I have was hoping you’d say “You know what pisses me off? When the customer says they’ve worked on it before and that they know what the problem is.”
True!
That's why we watch your show too Mortske, for a nice balance of saninity.
When very drunk once I thought about creating a comedy character whose catchphrase was "Doesn't it really piss you off when.." everyone else didn't find it as funny as me.
@@philtowle4683 "You know what grinds my gears?"
If they already "know"... I let them be right and do as requested with disclaimers...
The hardest part is finding space to put all the removed pieces without losing them. Love your channel.
So true!
@@WatchWesWork same with the 2017 Ford edge suv awd and the battery cable connects differently but you gotta do what you have to do
@@WatchWesWork question is where would there be any tow hooks on my 2017 Ford edge sel awd model
@@sportsguy1992 That's easy, with the AWD, you have to flatbed your Edge, it really can't be towed (and a reputable tow company s supposed to decline to wheel tow or they are on the hook for drivetrain damage).
And just like that the weekend got better! Glad to see you found a way to inject some magic smoke back into your internet connection and/or encouraged the donkey back onto the treadmill. Fantastic work and humour as always 👍🏻.
He's limping along.
Welcome back, Wes. You are my favorite RUclips mechanic. Always remember, no news is good news.
I didn’t know I could use the magnetic bolt bowl upside down! Learn with Wes 101! Thanks
I thought the same thing...adding to my bag of tricks.
It works. The world is UPside down.
The trim fasteners are the problem. They easily end up scattered into unknowable hiding places.
Just be careful not to exceed your magnet's ability to hold shit on it. You'd pile the bolts/nuts whathave you on top, you'd think it's ok and then you shake something and when you're done and you wanna put shit back together you realize you lost one and start cursing whilst looking like an old lady who lost her glasses. TLDR, get a really powerful magnet one, cheapo specials are shit.
It wasn't upside down, he flipped the car on the roof, much easier working on the undercarriage 😉
@@jockodog2009 RIGHT, works on metal, not so good on plastic.
I'll be honest I rarely use the a/c. Just the windows down is good enough for me. Probably being a construction worker being in the heat all day makes me used to it.
i work in a steel mill and haven't had a/c in my car for almost 4 years..i call my a/c 2-70...2 windows down going 70 mph down the highway..but i grew up with no a/c in the cars or even in the house..we had box fans in the windows at the house
Not only are parts more expensive but the new ones can be unreliable. Hard to keep the old rigs on the road. Great video. Have a good one.
Like Eric O from South Main Auto says "just because its new doesnt mean its good'
It had never occurred to me, in over half a century of working on cars, that you could use a magnetic parts tray upside-down! Thanks Wes!
Glad somewhat life back normal with line by site internet please keep going the direction take a deep breath you're doing amazing thank you
Took my vehicle in for rear brakes. I was expecting $600-$700. Mechanic called and said $4200. They "found" a whole list of crap to fix. I said nope! Rear brakes! Dude was so pushy and rude I ended up going and getting it. Replaced rotors and pads myself for about $250. I wish I lived closer, you would get all my business. 👍👍
$4200 for just brake repair? Is that even possible🤔🤔
@@mph5896 Not for the brakes, but for all the other things they "found" (heavy emphasis on the quote marks).
The Ford Exploder: Designed by engineers to be mostly disposable, much like the Dodge Neon. Well done Wes! Your dry sargasmic (sarcastic) commentary is always a good chuckle as well!
I think the Neon was basic enough to have a chance of making it to 100,000 miles, as long as you don't count valve jobs. 🤣
@@mphilleo i had a neon and ran the wheels off of it and never done anything other than oil changes...i heard people pissin and moanin about em but mine kept right on rollin..i sold it with 178k on the odometer and it was still runnin like a scalded cat..and they are also the fastest car in the world for power to weight ratio..or were for their time
@@mphilleo Within a year of their release north of the boarder, the bone yards were full of them! LMAO
@@janeames1513 Maybe the power to weight ratio was why thousands of them wound up in the scrapyard a year after their release, looking like they should still be on the road.
To misquote an old saying- "The quality is forgotten, but the price is always remembered".
Never had AC growing up, and usually forget it's there now. however , you no what they say. "if you can't stand the heat, don't ask me for a ride"!
Delt with compound heat exchangers in the past. They expand at different rates and are prone to cracking. Note how this one failed on the end near the oil cooler. In the winter the oil cooler part would have been hot and expanded while the condenser portion would have been cold and contracted.
I like how he looks at the car and back at the camera repeatedly
That job was way bigger than shown. Thank you for abbreviating it.
Hey Wes! I use an old milk filter funnel with the disk filters to strain coolant. Set it on a pail and pour it all in. Holds like four gallons
Thats one advantage of living here in the north of Sweden, we can cope without A/C those few days in the summer that is actually warm... :-D
We can too, but people are babies.
Great work Wes, yes, prices have risen, but salaries haven't.
Thanks for sharing
Right now I am kind of thankful I bought my truck while living in Ak and I have learned how to live in MO without A/C.
Old customer new customer , no money no workie. Reminds of a sign I seen long time ago in a shop. In GOD we trust. All others pay cash ! Seems like a good way to do business
Its always a good time when a Exploder rolls in the shop.
Thanks Wes!! I watch all of you videos and learn from them all! God Bless sir!!!
mad respect from Canada. Never thought of using the magnetic dish upside down under the car !! ( forehead palm slap )
Your no nonsense approach to how the job is done and then your wrap up at the end is so refreshing. I hope you and your family is doing well. Thank you for the great content.
So nice to have you back in cyberspace. I always enjoy the videos. Thanks.
Thanks for the content Mr. Wes, the engineers make it hard to repair vehicles
Glad to see you are back!!!! Thanks Wes, now can watch you work again.
Always enjoy watching these. It’s good for customers to understand the labour and costs involved. Educational content.
We know who one of the best u tube wrenches is brother. You are him, just keep doing what you do with this line of junk made today. Thank you Wes..
"Vintage Eric the Car Guy glasses" had me dying laughing. Great video as always
I miss Eric. That didn't end well. Hope when things settle out he can bounce back. My gut though says he won't bother with the RUclips anymore. I still have him subscribed. I don't expect anything from him for at least a year. More if the country goes into a depression.
Very clear and understandable. That must have been family that needed this done with no $. Yes the whole world has gone nuts on everything
it's always a pleasure watching you work and talk about the Real world problems lifes getting tougher by the day. Keep wrenching.
You got to appreciate two cup holders on top of the engine!
good to see you back up and running vid wise .
Wes, I really enjoy your channel and admire your skill and tenacity. You keep the complicated understandable as well as entertaining. Keep up the good work
Prices like these are why I drive a Toyota from 2005.
Glad your back wes thanks for the videos as a person who works on cars alot it damages the soul when people just want to fix one thing when you know all of them are the problem.
I was raised to go without for silly comforts. I never got the types where they've got three bald tires, torn boots on ball joints, and a whining rear end, but the ac HAS to be fixed...
I know what you mean.
Used to be that one simply cranked the vent windows open. Remember those?
I am 70 yrs old and I can remember when A/C wasn't even offered on most cars except Cadillac, Lincoln, a very few other luxury cars, but, WE survived!! Our prices in everything are being manipulated by forces, and, people we know naught of.
I think it’s so awesome you working on just about everything you’re so talented nothing can get by you you fix everything I love your channel man
Great video Wes! Always look forward to seeing them weekly. Sorry to hear about the lightning strike issue. Glad things seem back to normal.
“Industrial powerhouse of Cambodia”. 😂😂
Thanks for letting me know what to expect when I need major repairs on my 2014 Explorer. An understanding of the process helps me understand when I think I am getting screwed.
Wow that is a lot of disassembly! At one time the only thing that was there was the radiator and now there is three different components. Thank you and may you have a good week.
I can't think of anything more relaxing then,
(Watching Wes Work)👍👍
Glad you enjoy it!
Hi Wes good to have you back. Hope family is ok. Many thanks for the videos and info. From Nr Liverpool UK.
Been in the HVAC/R business for 47+ Yrs. You are correct on the Refrigerant Prices. The thing I have learned since 1994, during the Montreal Protocol, when the Fed Gov't (EPA) want to control the refrigerant used, they tax the crap out of it, until it is not cost effective. If you think the A/C is a rough ride now, hang onto your hat. It is only going to get worse.
Glad to see you back up and online!
Back in the early 80s, I was a mechanic for an IH dealership. Keeping the AC operational on tractors with cabs and combines was a pain. I even pioneered a repair on combines,that eventually became standard practice.
What was the repair you pioneered
My air conditioner in my pickup never goes bad and has worked like a champ, since 1980............it's called butterfly windows.
Only downside is when a bee gets sucked in and ricochet into yer lap doin 60 ! Lol (been there!)
@@JohnSmith-tv5ep I had a wasp get blowed in once, but never a bee. Needless to say, my steed was dancing around the road pretty good till I brought it to a halt and handled the situation.
Just pray it is not a Yellowjacket…
Been there. A Yellowjacket got in my old car a 75 Plymouth. That car stopped on a dime..
😂😂
100 percent my favorite automotive diag channel, learned a lot from you bud !
I have been watching your videos for a while now. You know way more about working on car and trucks then me . Thanks for the videos
You always do great jobs i love watching your videos.Thanks
Prices are crazy, I have a 2020 Ram 2500 with the 6.7L cummins, 2 days ago I got a recall (one of 3), that recall was something to do with the fuel pump losing pressure, in the weeks before, I knew something wasn't right , was going to call the dealership before but the recall came, So I bring it up they tell me the book says it's supposed to take 4 hours, it took 8 hours, the service manager says in addition to replacing the fuel pump, all the fuel lines have to be replaced , all the way back to the fuel tank, 2 days later I picked it up and signed the RO, and that job cost 1100.00, I'm glad I didn't have to pay for that, but now it has lots of power and runs great
Thanks for another excellent, interesting video...it's guys like you that make the country function
I always enjoy your videos - entertaining and educational. Living here in central Alabama, I am one of those folks who will have the AC repaired no matter what!!
Another great video. In this economy everyone knows prices are way up but thanks to your input the true numbers of just exactly how high they have become are less hidden. Keep up the great video’s.
Thanks for the videos Wes! I do enjoy watching you work...
Have to confess every time I watch your videos I get tool envy!! Thanks for sharing keep safe
Great to see your back!!! In Texas, AC is almost a must in a vehicle. So true, prices have gone crazy.. Appreciate all your videos and have truly learned some great diagnostic processes from your work. Thank you..
Wes, You have a keen knack to find and order those specialy made components from the far reaching corners of the world and put them in the most popular mechanics dream vehicles. It’s nothing less than a gift given to you by the powers above!
Oh and by the way, Nice work! Thanks for sharing.
I'm 62 and that looks like a young man's job. I'll drink my coffee and chit chat with mama Wes at the kitchen table while you work. 😀 Oh, I don't fix my AC systems when they go out, I just roll down the windows.
Another great job diagnosis and repair
I think we are on a mission to find the straw that breaks the camels back. Prices are going to continue to rise and parts availability is going to continue to dwindle because of the supply chain issues that continue to deteriorate. What worries me is that people like Wes who do this kind of work are going to get crushed when the music stops. Small business is the backbone of the American economy and when that deteriorates, the future doesn't look so bright. I am hoping Wes, for you and your family, that this can somehow get turned around. I don't know how or by who, I'm just hoping.
Thanks for the great video!
This was almost enough to make me wish I still drove the 51 Chevy my Dad had when I was growing up. Sold it for $30.00 still running after 17 years.
30?
Honest, hard working, and knowledgeable mechanics will be the ones that survive in the market we find ourselves in. Those that have adopted the "honest pay for an honest day's work" philosophy are getting harder and harder to find. 'Word of mouth' is a very powerful tool for an honest shop today and I think you will have more than enough work to keep you busy.
"I don't see any more pieces. So, I guess that means we're done". Awesome.
Glad to have you back Dr. Wes!
Welcome back! People bring the challenging jobs to you for a reason...
A) to drive you crazy
B) to actually get things fixed.
Which one is true?
C: All of the above.
Glad your back, Wes.
Wes, been watching you for about 2 years. Your knowledge and the way you break down diagnosing problems is perfect and extremely helpful. Thanks for all your time and efforts. As for prices, Freon in general has almost quadrupled in price. ChArging the customer is sometimes hard to swallow but this unfortunately is the new “norm” . Keep
Up the great work. Dave from Chicago
Glad to see your back hope everything goes well getting your internet back up and running
Nice job Wes. Ur right things have gone to hell on prices and will never go back down
GREED
Welcome back Wes. I hope you’re not finding any new problems from your lightening strike. Those can be a bear to get all sorted out sometimes. Thanks for the vid.
So far so good.
I still enjoy watching u r videos keep them coming
Great to have ya back on the inter webs!
Tip of the day - do not drop a short 1/4" extension onto the fan of a P38 Range Rover when warming up the engine just after changing the whole radiator pack.......
Video??? :)
Wes I do feel your pain. Supply and prices are insane. I retired a couple of years ago but owned my own salt water Marine Service business and I only wish people could understand that service people don’t own a garage full of expensive cars and villas in Europe. It was crazy when I retired but can’t imagine what it’s like now. Service people really do work hard to get you going ASAP. They really aren’t just sitting on your job. Also if we all charged for every hour , like we should, doing the work chasing parts and taking care of misc repairs not part of the job that in good conscious can’t overlook but you will not end up paying for in the end because it’s just something you take care of and help out the customer. If people really knew what they were getting for the buck they wouldn’t complain to the person who isn’t getting rich off your repair. And when you drive away from your mechanic in your vehicle with 150,000 miles on it and the next day have a new sound don’t call the guy who worked on it and demand he or she take care of it because they touched it last. Ok I’ll stop. I am just rambling! Wes your an awesome mechanic and business owner and people should appreciate what they have in your area. Ok off my soap box now. Great video! 👍👍👍👍😃😳
The industrial powerhouse of Cambodia is my favorite industrial powerhouse.
Good to see you are up and running again. Keep up the good work.
Yep, having all those "Specialty Tools" makes the task go quicker ... wish I could send you THE "Specialty Tool" you need most ... another set of hands Wes !!! And don't be too hard on Detroit ... they all break and much more expensive to replace the AC Delco Compressor in a MB 450SL than a Chevy PU ... I've had to do both (and there wasn't any plastic involved on the MB). Great job as usual !
Good to see you, made my day. thanks for the video
Nice feature, cup holders on the engine cover. Good seeing how often you'd have to be under there
I'll keep fixing my old 99 S10 Blazer. Thanks for the videos Wes. ✌🏻
Always love your videos Wes, I agree with you on the price of anything now, its becoming ridiculous, somewhere along the line someone is making a fortune, and its certainly not people like yourself, I thought things were bad enough here in the UK, but it seems like its a world side problem, when are ever going to get back to normality. Thanks once again for posting another great video.
I thought only I was being cheap reusing antifreeze. The biggest thing for me is disposing of the old stuff, No good way of disposal for me.
I just empty antifreeze into a clean bucket, I also have a 36x36" plastic drip pan I put under the bucket (From Tractor supply for animal cages) to catch anything that misses the bucket. Run it through the paint strainer and reuse. The antifreeze with oil in it, let it sit in a bucket until the oil skims to the top. Pump all the antifreeze out on the bottom of the bucket and only have about a quart or two of waste to dispose of. I have around 10 gallons of this waste I need to bring to the town hazardous disposal day once a year🙄
I know a dealer tech, asked him one day. How do you guys catch coolant, he laughed. Said they open the drain plugs etc and let it hit the floor then squeegee to the floor drains...Wait so you literally dump it all down the sewer drains...YEP. He said supposedly they have some quantity they're supposed to stay under...but if NOBODY knows how much....how does anyone???? AH ok Now I know what to do with coolant haha
@@mrmotofy Reading your post 1 year later. Coolant, If I was on a city sewer, no problem. Municipalities actually say you can do it. Septic with well, I really don't want to dump chemicals into the septic like antifreeze with concerns of something getting into the water table.
That was great. Strainer - I use one of the hats the corporate parts store gives me. The nylon mesh works good as a strainer and the hat fits the funnel pretty good.
I got out of the Auto A/C repair about 1995 . Glad I did!
Give me the old cars with no electronics, so easy to fix👍😎
when I seen the coolant being drained in to the drain pain on the floor my first thought was. He is brave man I would step right in it or drop my bolts in it. Good work! Parts are getting crazy I have been shopping around alot and make sure I have been using discounts. Shipping prices have been almost half the price of the parts lately. I wonder if that has anything to do with rising fuel costs. 🤔
Trucking is costing over a dollar a mile for many. So yes, of course it is. Our government did a pretty good job hurting the industry previously, and any costs must be passed on to the consumer, or they will go out of business. Same with any mandates and requirements that increase overhead. (Think ULSD, more expensive emissions controls and reduced reliability, operation limitations, etc.)
That bumper went on...like it was made for it...which isn't how it would have gone for me. There's skill and experience for you. Good work Wes, thanks for sharing!
Nice to see you back after the internet outage.
Nice work.
I'm almost out of 134 and after hearing your comment I figured I better get some. Just looked it up on O'Reilly's site. $499 for a 30lb can. Holy moly.
Autozone had it last week for $345.00. That's in Tennessee.
Yes , Wes parts are going though the roof and it don't matter what mode of transportation it is. Thanks for sharing and hope you and family had a great memorial weekend 🖐
Who needs A/C anyway? The snow's just gone and it'll be back before you can dismantle an Explorer... Cheer up, Wes. Keep thinking if all the things you can buy with those billable hours...