We All Have Bad Days...
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2017
- That's right! WE ALL HAVE BAD DAYS!! Even Eric O! Probably more often then you know! Wrong parts, crappy parts, upset customers, jobs that go south and just time consuming making mistakes. Whatever the cause is it just makes the day plain old suck!! So come along with Eric O as he uses the camera as his therapy to "vent" to you haha!
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*New York man charged after throwing reman’d car starter through Advance Autos window. More to come at 9*
Lmao
Worked for that old lady at America's Tire...
ROFLMAO
I get my parts from oreillys and napa and never get a reman always get new parts
I've used the "unauthorised after-hours returns window" on a couple of occasions...
Napa: Not a sponsor
Advance Auto: DEFINITELY not a sponsor
14:24 "I feel better now that we have talked." That is what we are here for Eric.
Eric...A top-flight mechanic who takes care of his customers. Worth his weight in gold.
Eric says he's not ASE certified BUT hands down! More thorough than MOST of the guys I've met that have cert's!! A true Mechanic! Not just a money hungry parts changer! I would go to South Main Auto from here in Michigan if it was something I couldn't handle....and it would be WORTH the plane ticket AND tow bill!!!!
Let's just put in perspective the "your weight in gold" saying.... So at the gold price right now, at about $1300 an ounce, and my guess to Eric's weight of 178 pounds, with 16 ounces in a pound, we get $3.7 million bucks. Yep, this seems about right!
This was to the comment that appears above yours. Haha! I don't know how my reply to his comment got posted the one below it, I very clearly hit his reply button. Fricken Google!!!!
Last of his kind
Double the price, I mean...Mrs O picked him.
If Eric O isn't the nicest guy and the most honest mechanic in the USA I don't know who is,man I adore this channel! btw the doggies are gorgeous.
Why don't ya kiss him..on the lips.
@@stillltippin5758 You first.
Amen bro I like it too and I see is honesty I could tell he is a mechanic that takes pride in what he does and it's not trying to make a quick Buck off somebody he needs to be here in Des Moines Iowa we got too many wannabes that don't know their shit but got big tool boxes
Mrs. O is a great woman. Rare to come by. Don’t lose her
@Bulitt Nose bro, how are you picking women like that? Or are they becoming bitchy and bossy after you commit?
@Bulitt Nose Your attitude towards women might be the reason your marriages arnt working out.
@deskguy839 I'm sure you're in jail or prison by now and won't ever read this but your comment made zero sense
They used to rebuild them locally in Detroit back in the day. Always worked. Ah the good old days!
I used to live in Detroit is that the place that was up on Grand River near I believe six mile
@@bradhowse7636 they moved farther up Grand River into Redford, if it's the same company.
They were the only place I'd go for starters and alternators when the guy rebuilt them all new parts on the inside never had a problem with one of their alternators or starters
Eric, I have now become addicted to your content. Your attitude and humility are something I watch every day. Whether you know it or not, your stories are therapy to many of us.
After reviewing this one, I rate it as one of the best rant videos on the web...with a strong message about aftermarket"quality"!!
Lifetime warranty means you spend your lifetime replacing faulty parts...
I wish I could give this 3 thumbs up!
Haha thanks. I actually can't take credit for this though- I saw this phrase in a comment section one time and I thought it was great. 😂
actually originates from the movie Tommy Boy
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Isn't this the truth. I'd rather get a good part with a 90 day warranty or whatever. Whenever I see lifetime warranty I run the other way.
@@robertbell525 Midas uses that line... must be BS pads/shoes if $100 per axle and u get 5 sets of brakes with free labor.
Love watching your videos. I was a Chrysler automotive technician for over 30 yrs. I still work on my neighbors vehicles and I don't charge labor. Only do it this occasionally. You remind me of the good times and bad times. I will tell you you're a joy to watch and you're one honest dude!
you are blessed to have such a sympathetic and smart wife :)
Eric: "You guys have time for a story?"
Me: "I have 7 more hours at this desk...This is why I 'm here"
where can I get your job?
@@austinkelley5614 He doesn't really have a job. 🤷
@7:55, 'You guys, got time for a story, I thought so.'
@@jimh.412 What makes you say that?
@@austinkelley5614 I have a job like that and you aren't getting it because I'm going to fill it until the end of my days.
After my third kid was born I stopped using Dorman brand family planning supplies. :D
That was hilarious !
I just saved a bunch of money on child support by not having sex.
@@IamtheFerryMan i saved way more from not having a girlfriend 😂
@@kevinschroth.4568 well, I saved even more by being a total loser! Beath that!
I was about to make a Dorman comment lol.. The only stuff they ever produced that was good and they would sell tons they discontinued.. Plastics lol
I'm glad you show the frustration of being a mechanic! This is why myself as a 52 year old wrench watch all your videos. Good job!
"And that, your Honour, was when I unloaded my shotgun into the starter"......
LOL
I'm in Tulsa and I'm pretty sure the cops wouldn't even respond to a call about a guy shooting car parts in his yard.
HAHAHAHAHAHA...I SAW A VIDEO ONCE...A MAN SHOWED CELL PHONE REPAIR...HE PICKED IT UP AND CRUSHED IT HARD N DEEP...IT IS HILARIOUS!!!!!
Mrs O is very supportive. You are a lucky man, Eric O.
Mrs O: “Can they re-manufacture a starter motor after you’ve shot it five times?”
Wing Wang starter motor Co: “Yes”
😊
Funny
🤣
Yes, I agree Mrs.O is a blessing to you, sir!
I’ve found one of my main problems owning a shop has been parts. InCorrect parts, parts not in stock, crappy parts, late parts. Expensive parts.
I as well hate advance auto reman’d parts as well as crappy Dorman parts. I use denso as much as I can. I know this video is old but I like that they have WorldPac now so I can get as many oem parts as possible now.
This is why I watch your channel - honest opinions that matter. Thanks!
Sometimes used parts (aka, junkyard) are better than "reman".
aka recycled salvage parts
@Joey North ive gone to the junk yard and found a brand new radiator for a 96 c1500 and it jad a new condenser so i was like let me look at the compressor and boom brand new you never know what you might find in the junk yard
@@davidescamilla2594 Junk yard is always the best. Once found a set of tires only a month old for the back of my Stang. Only cost me 15 a piece.
My wife's file pump went out . Got a Napa one 80.00 bucks. Lasted 2 months went threw two more .the parts store this is your last one I didn't put it in went to wrecking yard got the OEM one for 12.00;$ never had a problem. Junk parts.
The body's all bashed in... you know the power train was working when that happened.
You got time for a story right you brought a laugh to my somewhat dull day thank you so much!!
Love the honesty... i go through it as well... junk parts everywhere.
my labor rate suddenly doubles when I call the reimbursement number.
Makes sense!
Damn Straight! That's just PERFECT! Lol 😎
Doesn't matter, there is a rate book where all the labor hours are listed, so the time is locked in. Then there is the going labor rate at the dealerships in the area around you, it's listed in the books too. You can only get up to what the going hourly rate is and no more, at the allotted labor hours listed. In this case, they only pay half the hourly rate.
We use a local business rebuild our stuff.
I feel your pain my man. I have been through sooooo much of the trials of doing things twice or more , come backs, etc because of defective parts trying to save the customer money with non OEM parts. The pain of getting a phone call from a customer's car you just worked on with the same problem just kills the day huh lol. I was debating on buying a used engine yesterday for a customer's car for real cheap w/no warranty but I canceled and decided to go for the more expensive one with a warranty because I just imagined the car coming back to haunt me if I go with the lower price engine. Sometimes cutting corners because of price will cost us more in the long run. I learned many lessons the hard way, My point: The school of hard knocks sometimes will cost you a heavy tuition. Keep your head up brother and keep SMASHIN through the pain.
oldskool funk hey man i love your videos keep up the good work 💯💯
oldskool funk Handle it!
My grandpa told me "it's the cheapest man who spends the most and the laziest man who works the hardest." And he was right.
Old school are Eric O please do a collab! real mechaniks!!
Hey Eric, have you ever thought of opening another business next door rebuilding starters, alternators, and similar . Hire a good tech to do it right. Just a thought
I usually go to O'Reilly's and I rarely have trouble with parts there, they are very helpful. I say that because I'm a RUclips mechanic so guys like you Eric O help me out alot because y'all are honest and show the important details nobody else adds in their vids
Eric is having the Chinesium blues, trying to do the best he can with one crap sandwich after another. The man needs a hug and a smile today 🤗
Early 80's I worked for an auto parts store - we went through 3 different rebuild companies trying to find one that the rebuilt parts held up for more than 30 days. We finally found a local place that actually did quality rebuilds, but they only stayed in business for about 3 years then folded due to out of country import rebuilt crap that they couldn't compete on prices with.
Wish we had mechanics like you where i live. Everyone here seems to want to just take advantage of you and squeeze every last penny out of you. Keep up the good work.
After your rant I had to subscribe and of course like the video. As a former mechanic of over 20 years you are the real deal!
Those two pups dont care wether reman or new.
Love it.
Thankfully we have a local guy who rebuilds starters and alternators generators and does a good job.😁👍
Lucky enough to live 3 miles from a generator shop. 90 bucks gets my original starter or alternator overhauled . With USA parts and 3 year warranty win win
Loved the rant video - made my day and a smile! So hope that helps you feel a bit better!
G'day Eric, you make me feel so much better when I learn that you have the same frustrations and reactions when you're cheesed off. It's taken a while for my wife to learn that when I'm like that there's no making me feel better. She has learnt to turn around and walk away. I just have to work through it in my own time.
A great wife, an adorable daughter, two cool dogs, and a career doing what you love.....even bad days are good for you, my man! (I'm sure you know that!)
When you have to deal with the 800 number customer no service representatives that were once mechanics , you may want to reinforce the fact that if they were good mechanics they wouldn't be customer service representatives .
Lol.
800 warning label.
Here in Vancouver BC We have a small rebuilder who custom rebuilds all my alternators and starters does quality work
You’re ranting and raving was actually entertaining thank you
Love you're Husky's...I lost my girl of 15 years back in Dec, Miss her every day.
Hey Eric, you should consider getting a cheap loaner car for your customers. I recently got one and its been fantastic. No more getting update phone calls every 30 min reminding me that they need the car by 3 and to make sure its ready and "just checking in". Customers are much happier and relaxed and so am I. Peoples attitude completely changes. It used to be that if the work on the car took longer than expected I had to make the dreaded call and have them tell me "I need the car now", "How am I supposed to get to work?", "I can't afford these repairs if I can't get to work", "I have to pick up so and so." Now its "No worries, take as much time as you need, what ever it costs it costs. Just let me know when its ready."
Nutz4Gunz45
Yeah the Acura Honda place o go to gives out free loaners. Super convenient and people won't mind if it takes a little longer. All the cars are all old old with 100k plus but they are clean and that's all that's needed.
That's a great idea, Nutz.
Only problem with that is, here in the Northeast, it would cost you a FORTUNE to do that. In MA for example, the state charges sales tax on the initial sale, then excise tax yearly based on the vehicle's value. $75 for a title, then $60 for 2 year registration. Then there's the insurance - that's the real killer. You could get a $200 beater, fix it enough to make it usable, and pay $1,600 a year just to keep it on the road. You'd definitely have to weight the cost/benefit ratio there.
Eric would probably need 2 or 3 of them with the volume of business he does.
that is good idea...you can write it off at tax time also.
I don't think everyone would want to drive Honda ridgelines....
That's about the only good thing of going to the stealerships is that they give you a loaner. It makes it really convenient.
Eric was a so fortunate to have Mrs O to commiserate with, she is a good listener and a has kind heart .♥️
OMG you nailed it on the AC compressor...went through 4 and had to redo the entire system after the last one shot it's guts out into the lines. Bought a brand new one and no more problems
Mrs. O was so patient listening to you rant. Can't blame you a bit Eric. Thanks for sharing. I feel better too.
Yes, she was.
Reman parts from advance auto are junk, I agree 100%
Advance Auto is one notch above Auto Zone
@@1877DISH313dotCOM Not as bad as Consumer Auto Parts. CAPS=CRAP
Oh Eric, I see this video is a few years old, but I can see and feel your pain from back then, and I know it has not stopped there :(
Just keep on going as good as you do, and don't feel bad about situations you can't control.
You are a great mechanic. I've said it before and I'll say it again..... I wish we had more mechanics like you here in AU.
19:50 "Well, a day can't last forever" on of the most wise and comforting words I have ever heard.
I had a remanufactured wife, there was so much wrong with it I just left it on the kerb.
richardb154 lol
richardb154 give this man a medal!!
richardb154 yeah, my ex is all used up, need a new one already
Was she from china?
best wives are from China!!! lol
I feel your pain bro , 27 years in the field , 20 on cars and the 7 on Hd trucks ,in a government facility , we only use oem parts ,The shop is 3 acres inside and two outside so if we have to wait we pull em out back this is a 52 bay shop , I love the videos and have shared them with fellow mates in the shop and they dig it as do I , I hope you keep it up you are a great tech with awesome diag skills and i think people are learning from you and thats awesome may get some swag thanks for being Kool keep it up bro,
Jim
may get some swag - what does that mean
In Aus a swag is a camping bed/tent made out of canvas
Just curious
been watching your channel for a month now and this was the best yet!
Just subscribed a few days ago! I swear you and Mrs O are my wife and I! BTW. I live 15 mins from Avoca PA!
Eric, been watching your videos for a while and love them. This is one of the best. Laughing out loud at the general frustration, apathy, disdain and laughing at yourself. Brilliant. You are the man my friend!!!
Yep - 'Against my better judgment, I worked on a Volkswagen' - that'll eat your lunch for sure...
Eric you need to make more of these videos. Whenever I start hating my job and I think, maybe I should quit being a network engineer and work on cars for a living, I watch this. When I am done watching, I am like nope I am good fixing computers and networks and just doing car repair on the side for fun.
Package in the mail heading your way just FYI....
😃😃😃 Sweet! Whatever it is I will love it and cherish it forever!
I am pretty sure you are going to like it :) I hope :/ If not just give it away....
Chicken!!! Lol 😎
@@frugalprepper What was in the package?
Very informative info defiantly appreciate that and you sharing your experience .your honesty is impeccable wish we had more people like you .i finally found a channel and a info guy I enjoy watching and learning keep up the awesome work and honesty
Nice to have an understanding wife Eric. You are so lucky to have a wife/partner/ office manager/ friend all rolled up.into one person!
Hilarious - "Can you remanufacture a starter full of bullet holes? Sure, Advance will. Just throw a couple brushes in it and she's good to go."
colifis Best comment on the thread! Definitely cracked me up when she said it.
I once saw a race car with the outer shell of the starter and DC dynamo drilled full of lightening holes.
LMAO!
And paint the slugs that are exposed...
Napa, oem, or o'reillys...that's it. Starters, alternators, ac compressors/condensers all new....I won't deal with reman anything...I'm glad we could be here for you...you take the time to let us in your world...people who don't want to hear you complain NEVER made his/her living in a shop...I feel your pain, really...
I was a wrench for 50 years and could finally retire I really feel for you. I been down that road more times than I can remember. Hang in there one day it will be your turn to retire.
I come back to this video from time to time when I need a rant video... Honestly, putting 5 rounds into something like that starter WOULD be sooooo satisfying, not only for Mr. O, but his attentive viewing audience!
Eric the reason you buy Dorman is you are a good man. You always try to save your customers money. Even when it doesnt benefit you. I really wish i lived near you because you would definitely be my mechanic. Im pretty close one state away. 3 hours. Lol. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to teach us what you do.
I'm a diesel tech work for a large fleet. We have the same issues I've had to install 4 turbos on the same truck because there reman junk. We started rebuilding our own starters to avoid the crap we were getting.
Joe Koep That's where I am at. I don't like doing things twice. Just rebuild it myself, test it, be done with it already.
Love your channel man. I've learned a lot. I have 3 huskies myself. Sorry about that crappy day with the starter. I don't see you shooting it so it must have worked. Shout to you from GA.
"Aerosol Overhaul" is what I've always called it.
Eric you are the best!!! Please stay with us ,appreciate your time and excellent informative videos.thanks TW Canada's west coast
I love that this is what you look like when you're pissed off, must be a saint. Santo EricO!
This is my YT pissed off look... it gets worse trust me...
"Are you guys looking straight up my nose" made me LoL 😆
Lol I am now
I love it!! “You want to get pissed off put 5 racks in a impala and call me in the morning!! LMAO I almost feel out of my chair!! Thanks Eric I needed that, I have put one rack in a trailblazer before and that was enough for me I would have lost my mind if I had to put 5 in wow you the man!!
I am lucky that there is a really good rebuild shop and I have watched him rebuild starters and he replaces every single part that can be replaced is replaced on everyone that he rebuilds ..
My shop put 6 remaned starters in my 01 dodge diesel in 2 years. Finally, I had him buy me an OEM starter at my cost and paid him to install it. He didn't want me to pay for it but I insisted. #7 junk starter was not going into my truck! Not his fault but I had had it, and he did not need to eat it!!!
Thats a 700 dollar denso starter there i gave a customer a choice of a OEM starter and Denso reman and a whatever napa special. They went with the special itll be back
Way to look out for you mechanic. I’m sure ur payment was gladly appreciated👍👍
You're a rarity. Most people would not have paid.
I love real people. Especially when they're being honest as to how the s#!t system now works.
There is a shop in my hometown (been in business for 40 years) all they do is rebuild your factory starters, alternators and other electrical motors. He has always stood behind his work.
"I feel better, now that we've talked."
Hee hee.
May i quote Fraser?
"I listening."
i feel your pain man. We try our best to save our customers money due to the high price of oem parts. but ive learned that the cheap aftermarket parts. especially DORMAN. Just make it worse, and some customers just think we are trying to half fast our work. Now i just buy my parts from a parts store thats called XL auto parts in houston. and they sell a bunch of OEM and a reasonable price. my philosophy has been i rather want my customer to be a little mad that they payed more the repair. and not deal with it again. compared to being happy for the cheap price but once it messes up they come back pissed due to the part messing up. trust me a HATE the bad days. but ill tell you one thing, what always makes me feel better are some of the comments i read on youtube.
I know this is an old video. I’ve recently come across your channel and love it. Your an awesome tech. I had a Jeep Liberty towed in 3 days in a row for no start. Reman starter. I started it 10 times before customer picked it up. Each time. Customer drove it away. Next morning, no go. When it came in on the hook on 3rd day I flipped out at my front desk, told them to get me a “new” starter. We can’t have customer being towed in day after day because of garbage parts. We had to eat the cost, obviously, but customer didn’t have to return again for a no start issue after that.
I been fixing cars for over 15 years I feel your pain. I’m glad I’m not the only one that has to go through these problems
I learned this lesson thirty years ago.
Medical doctors ALWAYS charge you everytime you see them for the same problem they can not fix.
Are we in the wrong trade???
kiyoshi senaga
Once when my dad had to have a heart stint for the second time, I asked the doctor if there was a warranty. He almost fell over from utter shock. Well maybe 80% shock and 20% fear given my disposition that day. Lol
@@davidbeachel Stent is not fixing the problem. The problem is heart disease which is caused by eating animal products and other junk food. Doctors don't treat the real causes of lifestyle diseases, they only prescribe drugs to alleviate the symptoms.
Patient has high cholesterol - Doctor gives cholesterol-lowering drugs (instead of advising him that food is causing high cholesterol)
Patient has type 2 diabetes - Doctor gives him drugs (instead of advising him that food is causing T2D)
Patient has high blood pressure - Doctor gives the patient blood pressure medication (instead of advising patient that high blood pressure is caused by diet and lifestyle)
@@Snooker-cn3dm Eating animal products. Okay. Everyone has different dietary requirements. Based on blood type. What works for you may not work for another person.
Plainly put....yes...we are. Took me 23 yes to answer that.Hope I saved ya some time
Rebuilt autozone starters would fail out of the box most times. I would warn customers but they would still buy them.
I bought a power steering pump from auto zoo and literally 6 months later it died. I went back and asked them why would I buy the same junk a second time? All they said was uhhhhhhhh
I feel ya man! Perseverance man, perseverance, good videos.
A reason the starter may have failed to work properly the first time and then worked properly every consecutive time, is that the Bendix gear probably stayed engaged with the flywheel the entire time, even when you weren't trying to start it. The Bendix gear was probably not properly lubricated, sticking, and takes more force to engage. When you start the car, the flywheel that is starting to spin quicker is generally enough to force the bendix gear back into its rest position.
The quick fix would be to spray some high quality lubricant on the bendix shaft and be done with it. Or even do that before installing them.
It's not a Bendix gear, or a Bendix drive... Bendix starter drives haven't been used since probably the early 1940's!
@@greatnortherntroll6841 thank you! It makes me loco when I hear "Bendix drive" misused to describe any/all starter drives.
You have the experience, by far. Just take the tests. If I can pass the tests, then you can too!
This is actually good advice, because remanufactured stuff is cheaper, but you get what you pay for. Main components, such as starters, alternators and A/C compressors, are better to buy new. Eric O. is doing us a great service. Thanks, Eric O.
I feel your pain, I put 3 cardone rack and pinions in my civic (they all leaked), and two alternators in my tundra. 1st was a carquest, then I said screw it, order a DENSO! For my tundra, it's nothing but facotry parts.
Carquest is owned by Advance Auto,
Denso new or Denso rebuilt? Because Denso don't bother replacing the bearings on their rebuilds (unless the bearings are bad).
@@s99614 The Denso alternator was new. Advanced actually did me a solid and worked with the garage that put the carquest in and covered the cost of the new Denso.
There's a good old third alternative:
OEM from the wrecking yard.
I'll trust a used alternator or starter from eBay over a remanufactured one any day.
had to keep buying re-manufactured starters for my 76 duster, went thru 4 in about 2 years. Thank goodness the 225 is easy peasy to change.
I definitely miss my huskie been 7 years best dog I've ever had smart as hell and always on guard
every time I see your video uploads I know it will be among the very best diagnostic and repair vids that can be seen. Your profession is highly underappreciated, the constant high stress from all the attributes you have mentioned that come with this line of work. Your wife sees the toll it takes on you, even today, 6 years later your are still engaged in the fight. And recently a video showed your wife tenderly suggesting you let somebody else in the shop take some of the load off. Pay heed dear man, it would be a great injustice for the stress to take you down.
😂🤣😆 Eric, you're the man. Keep up the good work. Love the videos!
Nice to see you have those days too. I'm a service tech in the fitness industry and parts is by far my biggest headache. OEM parts are often wrong. Like the seat adjustment pin that is too short from manufacturer. Sorry for your trouble. Keep up the great work, love your videos, I have learned a lot. Steve aka Treadmill Man
Well at least I know it is not just cars :)
The reality of being a mechanic! Good video it’s one of the reasons I only do it for family now.
I know you say Dorman is a multi million dollar company and what do they care, but you have a voice from all of us mechanics out there and there's power to that. I went thru 5 brake rotors from advanced and had to keep replacing them after every 5-6 months because it would start to vibrate. I was able to use the machine to cut the rotors when they started vibrating and it lasted longer for now 🤞
Any "good" customer should know that you yourself don't make the part, you simply install them. Keep your head up Eric. You do great work and I'm sure your customers appreciate all that you do.
Oh they understand but you know how it is...
Nice in theory but that's not the way humans think. They're going to blame the guy they took it to and not the company that sold or produced the shoddy part. They took the car to South Main Auto not Advance Auto Parts so they're going to blame South Main Auto.
How many years have you owned and operated an auto repair business?
You should see some of the stuff us dealer techs see. Brand new cars fresh off the the delivery truck with rod knocks, check engine lights and a 75k sticker price lol
SuperMegaCliff That's crazy, what auto brand?!
Ford
My mother bought a 1998 Ford contour brand new and it only made it about 20 miles and the engine quit. Then ford didn't want to give her another car. They wanted to swap another engine into it instead. She complained enough to get another one though eventually.
I've had great luck with NAPA. Agree that I would never by remanufactured anything from any one though. And I will never buy anything mechanical eg rotates or is integral to operation from Advance, Autozone, o'Reilly's etc. Before I knew better I used to get parts from Trak Auto, talk about horrible. Multiple radiators, alternators starters heater cores, brand new hoses blowing. Last year I bought a transmission mount from Oreillys because I could not get it at NAPA. Lasted one year and the rubber let go. OEM went 13 years. Fortunately I learned the trick of stuffing heater hose in there to solve that problem. But still.
@SuperMegaCliff I seriously doubt that. How does a new truck go from testing in assembly to dealership with a rod knock?
I'm with you Eric fixing something multiple times is for the birds... I went through 2 aftermarket fuel pumps once before getting an OEM
part about a hundred bucks more but worth it because it's been working well the last 4+ years and no
more problems.
I like these videos some days and today is a day for this video. All week has been bad so im glad I found this one its good to see im not alone sometimes
You need to make a clay pigeon thrower that throws car parts up in the air so you can blast them in mid air. Chris
Haha or some C4!
C4 is fun, but filling out the paperwork would only upset you more.
ARMY Combat Engineer
Pumpkin chunker
Got my Alternator for my Chrysler Van from the local Auto Recycler.Tested , 75 bucks.
That was 2 years ago and still going strong.
We have a great rebuild shop near me that a I always have my started and alternators rebuilt at. I sure hope they stay in business. They do great work.
Dont know if your still using aftermarket starters but I usually test mine out before I put them in the car. To make sure their engaging right. Saved me time a few times. Good luck ...great videos!