recommendation when changing any fluid with a fill and drain plug - always take the fill plug out first! not only does it allow faster draining, but if you drain your tcase and then realize that the fill plug is stuck you're in hot water. always take the fill out, if it strips, make a plan to fix it but at least the fluid is still inside so the vehicle isn't stuck partially complete and unable to drive.
Additionally, when I change any fluid, I pour several ounces of the new oil, gear oil, tranny fluid or whatever I'm changing to help flush more of the old crap out, when I see the cleaner fluid coming out, then it's time to put the plug back in. I'd rather loose 2-6 ounces of new than mix it with any of the old.
My family had a beautiful 6.6 duramax with a crew cab. We had it for 13 years and it had 500,000 km on it, it was a really cool good old diesel truck and it was pretty reliable. But just like anything things wear out, and it wasn’t the right fit for the family anymore. I greatly miss it, sometimes when I hear one idling it brings back all of the memories we had in that truck. Our new Toyota Tundra just doesn’t have the same angry sound/feel that the old duramax had. I hope someday I will buy one in good shape for just a pleasure vehicle.
@@WaldosWorld Make stake pockets in the bed so if you need a ladder or lumber rack, they can be removed. Racks are only good when you need them. I would hate to have a rack always but a removable setup would be nice when you need it.
Really enjoy your channel. As i watch you struggle with the engine hoist in the dirt, it occurred to me, could you build some heavy duty "skis" to replace to wheels? Something that is thick metal and wide, for stabilty, and maybe have radius to it so itll slide in the dirt outside.. just a thought.
@@WaldosWorld All you need is the headache rack. I've hauled a lot of lumber just by leaning it over the headache rack and letting it hang off the back; and tie it down that way. I have a 9ft bed,so the angle isn't really that steep. I've hauled 20ft lumber like that for years; you can stack it all the way across your truck like that and have a nice load; just use the bigger ratchet straps and wrap it around the stack once, so when you cinch it down, it will squeeze the stack together and keep them from sliding off. I let the boards stick about 5ft off the back, and they would hang over the cab about 5ft. You'd be surprised at how much you can haul that way-- and if you really need to take home more than that, just bring your trailer. lol. Typically lumber yards deliver anyway.
I know you are really going to appreciate a good shop with a concrete floor. Once you work in a nice shop, sheltered from the elements and on a nice clean concrete floor, you will wonder how you every managed before. Keep up the good work!
Hi Waldo,, I know you installed the 2 post lift already - but here's another tip for backyard mechanic getting started. I went to home depot, bought 6 2x6-4ft boards from the pre-cut/ salvage pile. I lag 3 of these together to create a 4-1/2 inch "ramps" and drive my pickup or SUV to create some slight elevation when working underneath. Helps create a little extra room when changing engine/ trans fluids, diff fluid. Won't ever collapse like the trashy metal ramps from the auto store or wally marts. These ramps are also good "jiffy-jacks" when changing a trailer tire - no need for a jack, just drive good tire up on the ramp, trailer lifts flat tire up off the ground. PS- I've been doing the spreadsheet thing for 10 years. Damn recovering engineers
Very wise of you to change all the fluids and filters especially on a diesel!! People often underestimate the importance of clean fresh lubrication for mechanical systems. Oil is cheap...engines and transmissions are very expensive!! Don't forget to run some quality injector cleaner through that diesel. Won't be long until you have 100K subs.
@@oldtree218 warren oil company is the manufacturer, pretty good oil company from what I hear. They have plants in Alabama, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas. Again good, didn't say best.
I have a hard time finding a ranger for less than 3500 and he got the steal of the year with this duramax, I need the truck gods to be on my side like they are with him
@@connorbunch3577 he can put a wider flatbed on there without it looking all goofy. I don’t like flatbeds on single rear wheel trucks personally but on dually you get a wider bed so it’s a win win
@@connorbunch3577 btw I just finished swapping the frame on an 08 Duramax and the frame was from a 3500 dually and everything bolted to the 2500. I don’t believe the frames are different
Haha that paper towel freaked me out! Your fab skills are impressive but personally I love these fix up/ rebuild vids at least as much as the fab ones. An off-road bumper build for Brandon would be cool to see
Just a little tip that I learned from my father; unscrew your oil fill lid prior to draining your oil and removing the filter. It releases the vacuum, and more will flow out, and quicker. 👍
Crankcases are vented. Removing the filler cap may help, but there's no possibility of their being a vacume within the pistons reciprocating even then it has pressure and vacume alternating
I would highly advise that you use the ACDelco TP3018 fuel filter. The reasoning being is that the ACDeclo TP3018 has a 2 or 3 micron rating and the Wix has a 7 or 8 micron rating. Common rail fuel systems need the fuel filtered very well. There are a few other real small reasons use the ACDeclo, but the main one is the micron rating. Love the vids! 👍
Love seeing you take care of Brandon with quality parts. I doubt the front diff ever got any love. I can’t wait to see the lift go in. That will make life so much better. Next I’d build a shelf system in the garage to make keeping track of parts easier. Some tool boxes incorporated in the skirt on Brandon would be awesome too. Plus a rear bumper hitch. Maybe a pintle hitch. All heavy duty for when you pull a regular trailer. Thanks for another awesome video Waldo.
Nice video! Funny at first you were tightening the oil pan drain bolt prior to using the impact. Otherwise, I enjoy your style and how you explain things. Keep it up!
I had a 2002 Silverado, and my bumpers rusted out just like that. The oil fill cap got tighter in the tube after a few years too. It's easy to remove the dash bezel if you drop the tilt wheel first. Keep an eye on your leaf spring shackles and brackets. It's a common failure point for GMT800 trucks. They're notorious for rusted brake and fuel lines too, so it's good that you went through the hydraulics.
Love the channel, fellow duramax owner, didn’t notice you mention anywhere so sharing knowledge, there is a rear diff drain plug that you wouldn’t have been able to see with the low clearance you were dealing with. So it’s not necessary to pull the rear diff cover for every differential service. Just an FYI for the future man. Lookin forward to the flatbed build and the rest of the trailer series
Answer to your last statement in the video, I believe you recording the building of the shop and upgrading it is definitely going to be a hit. Lots of DIY type folks out there or people who enjoy watching others build when they can’t themselves! Great video Brandon.
@11:10 When you left the paper towel in there, that reminds me of yesterday when replacing my injectors I left the caps on the high pressure line on the injectors and put the valve covers on. I ended up getting them out with a angled pick through the valve cover.
Your personality and self sarcasm are two of the reasons I subbed your channel. Plus it's just plain facinating watching you figure things out then repair them. Your Dozer rebuild series has me chomping at the bit to see a new one posted. I was relieved when you didn't kill yourself rebuilding that clutch set. The added comic comments as you worked on was very entertaining.
For future reference the rear axle has a 3/8 in square drive drain plug on the bottom of it , if you change it that way make sure to get a new plug as it has a rubber seal that leaks after 14 years , enjoy!
When you get back to messing with the brake fluid and parts down the road, take a rubber valve stem, drill a hole in a spare reservoir cap and pull the valve stem through it. When you install this cap onto the reservoir and apply a low air pressure to it it will power bleed your brakes in no time. The reservoir cap is not air tight but it’s good enough to really bleed the brakes fast with a low air pressure. You will still need two people, one on the air hose, one on the brake bleeders.
Try convert your barn to the nice shop. It will be healthier for you and your tools.Outdoor builds are always depend on weather. Greetings from Poland👍
I love build videos. And you do awesome work, You could also build a custom front brush guard and bumper for this Duramax, which could fit perfectly with the shape of the Denali front end you plan on installing. I know a lot of these brush guards are "one size fits all" but making one that follows the lines of the front grille perfectly would be great (maybe integrated winch too?)
LLY duramax is pretty solid. Look at upgrading the turbo mouthpiece and deleting the egr. Glowplug connectors are sus. Keep an eye on your transmission cooler lines where the hoses crimp, they leak, especially in cold weather. Look at upgrading the oil pump in the transfer case. Also these ole girls can blow a head gasket and stay kind of undetected. If you open the coolant jug after about 10 minutes of running and coolant blows out, get ready. Enjoying the videos, keep up the great work!
Honestly a dump trailer build would be cool. Or, building a heavy duty bumper for Brandon would be cool since it needs one and it’ll be a work truck. Keep up with the awesome work man!
I agree front and rear bumpers with a extra fold down step for easy climbing to check fluids at the engine component and for the rear for easy step up to the bed🙂.. and some nice metal fenders will be nice!!!!!! That would be a awesome project!!!... love your videos👍🏻
I'll say this. When you do the temporary pad for the lifts don't cheap out. Go ahead and spend the extra and get a decent sized pad with a good footing under the lift. Remember that lift is holding your life and the concrete is holding the lift
I do the same with the spreadsheet for my and fiances cars, she is very in tune with what the car needs and it helps having the service intervals and when they were done.
Waldo, I am not sure you’ll see this comment. But if you do, I want you to know I’ve been stuck at home with Covid for the past few days. And I’ve stumbled across your channel and instantly I was hooked. I watched every single video from start to finish. I want to personally thank you for the great job you have done putting these together. It really kept me entertained while I got rested up at home and got better. Looking forward to many more of your videos. Have a great Christmas!
Wowza that oil filter was difficult... I had one on a woodchipper that required a hammer and chisel after crushing it with a strap style removal tool... I hate using gear oil pumps, but it seems to be the only option sometimes. I have found though that mine works better when it's not tightened onto the jug/bottle. Guess the vacuum from pumping the fluid out becomes a problem. Also, nice catch on the double O-rings and paper towel mishap. Good to catch it before it becomes an issue! As always, great video. Hope to see a mid 60's Chevy truck on the channel some day!
Definitely gotta do a front bumper to match Brandon's aluminum flatbed, the OE one has seen better days. Similar in style to the flat bed but not gawdy, front 2" receiver, some flush mount pods, tow hooks, maybe some markers.
Great idea. Make the 2" receiver the same height as it is on the rear. Or even make more than 1 receiver. On my ranch hand bumper the receiver is inline with the frame. I'm sure it can take more weight and more pull this way, but it's almost always too high. My brother had one added to his grill guard. Made it the same height as the rear receiver. Much more convenient.
I always do all the fluids on my used cars, good man for doing the front diff, I have found myself in the same situation, even people with money neglect there cars !
When I used to have my old 7.3 the easiest way to change the oil filter was to puncture it and let it drain out then take it off. So much easier for me due to the massive size of the filter. I never filled it up because of how much it took to fill and no where and I mean no where did the OEM ford motorcraft filters ever mention doing so. ( if you do pre fill you increase your chances of introducing contaminates into the engine side of the filter which can be killer for the truck. I always primped the system at least three times before cranking the truck over with every oil change). But that was just me. Best of luck and have fun with your project. I know I’m going to catch flack for my oil change but you do you for your truck.
@@Wesleystewart78 no idea. Once I turned the key on but not over a couple time I then turned it on and let crank over. After a minute or so it would read good pressure. I’d let it run a bit then check the dip stick. I knew that it took 15 quarts so that’s what I put into it and it always read right on the stick.
I just watched a guy do maintenance on his truck because I'm avoiding doing the maintenance on my Toyota 3.0 v6. I might need help lol. Liked and subbed. Quality content sir. Back to work.
Great video! A few tips and things to look out for on these trucks. 1 There is a drain plug on the bottom of the rear diff, makes fluid changes alot easier and less mess. 2 Check out a pump rub kit for the transfer case. You can also run full synthetic 5w30 in the transfer case if you use 4wd alot. 3 braided brake lines make a noticable difference on these trucks with brake pedal feel. Also keep an eye out for the hard lines rusting. Fuel lines too. 4 If you have any issues with the rear end making any noises, get rid of that G80. They didn't get the nicname "govbomb" for no reason lol I went with a torsen differential and love it. No additives needed either. 5 Look at a lift pump, they help extend the life of the CP3 high pressure pump, as well as the injectors which are a bit of a pain to do on the LLY motors. 6 PCV reroute to a catch can before going back to the intake, helps keep oil out of the intercooler pipes. 7 Run a good lubricity additive, also helps keep the injectors alive. Watching the gooseneck build video now, you definitely have a new subscriber, love the fabrication, and easy explanation videos!
Love your videos. 9:04, Theres a drain bolt dead center with a magnet on it . 3/8” square drive . Makes removing the cover cleaner .Love the build on this truck.
When i did my truck I bought the full stainless steal brake line kit from ebay prebent installed very close to factory remember you get what you pay for so don’t buy the cheap version but so nice never having to worry about it again
A full bumper build. As in front replacement bumper with a grill guard, and one for the rear. The list is endless when it comes to a truck lol..however I'm glad I found your channel 👍🏽
Waldo, Your videos are high end productions, Quite frankly higher quality than a lot 1,000,000 Subscriber channels. Ideas for more content? Show us the process of painting your gooseneck and the flatbed of Billybob perhaps even powder coating? Maybe look into building an off-road rig once you finish Brandon, Really enjoy your videos and look forward to when they release!! Keep up what your doing and I think what you’ve got going as far as production quality and skills shown in your videos is the key to getting you to 1,000,00! Keep up the good work. LETS GO BRANDON!
Watch out for the transfer case. The anti rattle clip will break and cause the pump to rub a pinhole in the rear half. The leak is very small and before you know it the oil will be critically low and destroy the transfer case. The redesign just slides over the pump ear and isn't staked to the housing.
You probably could have gotten the oil plug out with the ratchet if you weren't trying to tighten it. We've all done it at some point, no worries. For the future build ideas, I'd like to see you build a pole building for your shop, a root rake and/or grapple for the loader bucket on the backhoe, and a CNC plasma table.
Quick tip on anything with a drain or fill plug. Always take the fill plug out first, so that way you know you can put more fluid in. If you drain the fluid from the housing/case first and can't put anymore fluid in....it is not a fun time.
Build series idea: A custom rollback tow truck |OR| a custom toy hauler for doing collaborations with other channels as you grow. Lots of those old Class C RVs on a Ford/Chevy van cutaway chassis that have their camper boxes all rotted out, flooded, burnt, etc. go for pretty cheap, but still have big GVWR and reasonable GCWR, not to mention the long frame rails/extensions already installed. Could tear off the camper section and add on a custom rollback in anticipation of future builds. You could also convert it to a 4x4 and do a collaboration with another channel, maybe rescuing them or their equipment off-road, maybe hauling their stuff. Could also go big with a diesel and get an old FRED Class C and do the same thing.
Waldo, you and I are men with very similar interests, tools and Technical aptitude; however, you do have more money for the projects that I wish I could do. I'm enjoying the projects vicariously through you!
Love the videos Waldo! Always looking forward to your new content. For future project have you ever looked into mini truck builds?!? They are great for daily driver and and an absolute beast of a smaller utility pickup! Iv got one and I can’t believe there are not more of these things around! If you get a moment look them up very practical and very affordable! Keep up the good work buddy!
Yes one of those there are a lot of different brands out there but mine is a Mitsubishi 4x4 there are some of them that even have hydraulic dump bed. Pretty cheap project compared to some of the other ones you have on your channel and believe me they are nothing but smiles when you drive one!
The saying on these 6.6’s is as follows. “He who uses the wix, we’ll surely call for a fix. For when the truck won’t go, they’ll be callin for a tow.” Wrenchelations 12:16. Always AC Delco on fuel filters or Cat filters with the adapters.
duramax do not have any oiling issues whatsoever. Cat fuel filters with adapter is a joke for our trucks and not recommended. Unless using liftpump with separate fuel filter/water separator.
@@GMCJay_lly who brought up oiling issues? As a GMC Master certified technician, and Allison certified tech I can assure you using aftermarket fuel filters will leave you in a bind.
As far as the build videos go, keep up the great work! One suggestion regarding them is that I’d love to see the goose neck/C3500 Bed completely finished with the paint, lighting, deck boards, etc. I think many viewers really love the satisfaction of seeing the final product, and may encourage more viewers to like/subscribe. I can also understand that the last 10% of a project takes about 50% of the total time invested, so those videos would be tedious to make, but I think it would pay dividends. Keep up the great work!
Honestly if you filmed pouring the pad, I’d watch. I’d be way to afraid to show me pouring a pad for a lift on RUclips. Every arm chair expert will tell you how you did it wrong even if they have no idea what they are talking about. I am an electrician not a concrete guy but my first guess would be to build with lots of rebar and a decent wall and footing. Although as you said it is temporary.
1:30 Pre-filling filters is arguably a bad idea vs installing dry, the reason being any contaminants that happen to get knocked or poured into the filter go right into the engine and don't get filtered out.
At the end you ask for ideas. How about building up a back end frame of a truck to be able to swap various types of beds from a dump bed to a flat bed and a rack bed and even for hauling liquids you can simply drive under and bolt down then the reverse to change the bed like the Switch and Go system where you improve on their system. I've no doubt you could. Just think how much more versatile your truck would be.
that truck would be a great advertisement for ospho and TIP sand blasting products. rotten is best description of frame. other wise, you've made a silk purse from a sows ear. love your tenacity to resolve every issue, whether you caused it or not. keep up the good work.
Hey man, excellent video, i'm a new viewer here. I've heard that it is better to not pre fill the filter because when it's filled some of the oil will not be filtered and you will have a little bit of unfiltered oil run through your engine, and i just wanted to hear your take on this. I can't prefill since mine is also mounted sideways and i understand people have success either way, but I am just curious. Thanks!
Waiting anxiously for trailer completion video. The trailer brought me to your channel. The rest made me stay. Don’t know how much land you have and I know you have the backhoe but a tractor project would be fun to watch. Buy an antique and make it new.
I worked at a shop a few years back where management and everybody who worked there said you should tighten oil filters with the oil filter wrenches. Having gone to school for automotive tech, I said "heck no I'm not doing that." Their reasoning was "well, we've never had a car come back with an oil filter that came off or leaked." Neither have I, and I tighten it by hand lol
Fab up a front bumper for Brandon and headache rack when you do the aluminum flat bed. Make your own side steps/running boards. Removable side rails for the flat bed. Build your own creeper and topside creeper. Build an enclosed trailer. A dump trailer. Forklift forks you can mount to your backhoe bucket. A front porch swing…just trying to brainstorm. Either way, I love your content.
I think this is the most under looked subject of anyone who buys a used Vehicle. I feel all fluid’s and filler’s should be the first Priority for anyone who buys used vehicle. Great subject 👍build a fire wood Processor.
With the oil filter, it really doesn't need to be prefilled, I've heard lots of points for people saying you MUST prefilled oil filters and others say you absolutely shouldn't. But for the side that says don't prefilled filters, they say that by adding the oil to the filter, you risk having contaminated and unfiltered oil reach the main bearings, but if you don't then the oil fills the filter naturally and only takes the same amount of time as if you didn't fill it.
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recommendation when changing any fluid with a fill and drain plug - always take the fill plug out first! not only does it allow faster draining, but if you drain your tcase and then realize that the fill plug is stuck you're in hot water. always take the fill out, if it strips, make a plan to fix it but at least the fluid is still inside so the vehicle isn't stuck partially complete and unable to drive.
This is sound advice.
I saw your comment right after I said the same thing! Lol 👍 My father would always scold me for not doing so!
I never thought about it this way. Thank you! Learnt a valuable lesson for sure.
Additionally, when I change any fluid, I pour several ounces of the new oil, gear oil, tranny fluid or whatever I'm changing to help flush more of the old crap out, when I see the cleaner fluid coming out, then it's time to put the plug back in. I'd rather loose 2-6 ounces of new than mix it with any of the old.
Hi. Great video. Changing 6 fluids and 5 filters. You seem to be a great mechanic. Great job.
My family had a beautiful 6.6 duramax with a crew cab. We had it for 13 years and it had 500,000 km on it, it was a really cool good old diesel truck and it was pretty reliable. But just like anything things wear out, and it wasn’t the right fit for the family anymore. I greatly miss it, sometimes when I hear one idling it brings back all of the memories we had in that truck. Our new Toyota Tundra just doesn’t have the same angry sound/feel that the old duramax had.
I hope someday I will buy one in good shape for just a pleasure vehicle.
It would be cool to see you build some custom tool boxes for the flat bed and maybe even a lumber rack for it?
It'll almost certainly have toolboxes. I'll have to put some though into a lumber rack, as that would be handy 👍
@@WaldosWorld Make stake pockets in the bed so if you need a ladder or lumber rack, they can be removed. Racks are only good when you need them. I would hate to have a rack always but a removable setup would be nice when you need it.
Really enjoy your channel. As i watch you struggle with the engine hoist in the dirt, it occurred to me, could you build some heavy duty "skis" to replace to wheels? Something that is thick metal and wide, for stabilty, and maybe have radius to it so itll slide in the dirt outside.. just a thought.
@@WaldosWorld All you need is the headache rack. I've hauled a lot of lumber just by leaning it over the headache rack and letting it hang off the back; and tie it down that way. I have a 9ft bed,so the angle isn't really that steep. I've hauled 20ft lumber like that for years; you can stack it all the way across your truck like that and have a nice load; just use the bigger ratchet straps and wrap it around the stack once, so when you cinch it down, it will squeeze the stack together and keep them from sliding off. I let the boards stick about 5ft off the back, and they would hang over the cab about 5ft. You'd be surprised at how much you can haul that way-- and if you really need to take home more than that, just bring your trailer. lol. Typically lumber yards deliver anyway.
I know you are really going to appreciate a good shop with a concrete floor. Once you work in a nice shop, sheltered from the elements and on a nice clean concrete floor, you will wonder how you every managed before. Keep up the good work!
I'm sure I will!
Hi Waldo,,
I know you installed the 2 post lift already - but here's another tip for backyard mechanic getting started.
I went to home depot, bought 6 2x6-4ft boards from the pre-cut/ salvage pile.
I lag 3 of these together to create a 4-1/2 inch "ramps" and drive my pickup or SUV to create some slight elevation when working underneath. Helps create a little extra room when changing engine/ trans fluids, diff fluid. Won't ever collapse like the trashy metal ramps from the auto store or wally marts.
These ramps are also good "jiffy-jacks" when changing a trailer tire - no need for a jack, just drive good tire up on the ramp, trailer lifts flat tire up off the ground.
PS- I've been doing the spreadsheet thing for 10 years. Damn recovering engineers
Very wise of you to change all the fluids and filters especially on a diesel!! People often underestimate the importance of clean fresh lubrication for mechanical systems. Oil is cheap...engines and transmissions are very expensive!! Don't forget to run some quality injector cleaner through that diesel. Won't be long until you have 100K subs.
Exactly! Preventative maintenance is key! 👍
@@WaldosWorld howes is by far the best for winter conditions I’ve tried all the others howes only one my truck didn’t gel up on
True. But super tech lubricant? Not great after all that work. Project farm has great vids on oil brand quality.
@@oldtree218 warren oil company is the manufacturer, pretty good oil company from what I hear. They have plants in Alabama, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas. Again good, didn't say best.
I have a hard time finding a ranger for less than 3500 and he got the steal of the year with this duramax, I need the truck gods to be on my side like they are with him
Being a fellow mechanic myself, my hat goes off to you guy in the rustbelt of America. KUDOS!
It can be pretty rough sometimes dealing with rusted components, that's for sure! 😬
@@WaldosWorld I can only imagine. I'm here in Alabama LOL!
I can see Brandon being a dually welding rig. That would definitely be helpful for your out door welding projects.
Dually swap time
If the chassis is a 3/4 ton, then does swapping a dually axle really yield any meaningful gains?
@@connorbunch3577 he can put a wider flatbed on there without it looking all goofy. I don’t like flatbeds on single rear wheel trucks personally but on dually you get a wider bed so it’s a win win
@@connorbunch3577 btw I just finished swapping the frame on an 08 Duramax and the frame was from a 3500 dually and everything bolted to the 2500. I don’t believe the frames are different
It is temping, though I'll probably just buy a long bed 3500 dually for a future build series 😬
Hot oil change is actually to prevent sediments from staying in the pan, the heat also helps drain time.
Please make sure you film the lift install process! I love “shop upgrade” videos and I feel I’m not alone in that lol
I certainly will!
Just pour your footers 2 inches higher than your future slab and you won't have to take the lift down when you pour your slab.
@@chescabler2659 what do you mean?
He's talking about a vehicle lift not a suspension lift.
@@WaldosWorld why was this truck sold at salvage auction?
Haha that paper towel freaked me out! Your fab skills are impressive but personally I love these fix up/ rebuild vids at least as much as the fab ones. An off-road bumper build for Brandon would be cool to see
Build ideas that would be practical; a welding cart, jack stands, or a vice. Great content, keep it up!
Just a little tip that I learned from my father; unscrew your oil fill lid prior to draining your oil and removing the filter. It releases the vacuum, and more will flow out, and quicker. 👍
Crankcases are vented. Removing the filler cap may help, but there's no possibility of their being a vacume within the pistons reciprocating even then it has pressure and vacume alternating
I would highly advise that you use the ACDelco TP3018 fuel filter. The reasoning being is that the ACDeclo TP3018 has a 2 or 3 micron rating and the Wix has a 7 or 8 micron rating. Common rail fuel systems need the fuel filtered very well. There are a few other real small reasons use the ACDeclo, but the main one is the micron rating. Love the vids! 👍
Always a pleasure to be involved even if only vicariously.
Love seeing you take care of Brandon with quality parts. I doubt the front diff ever got any love.
I can’t wait to see the lift go in. That will make life so much better.
Next I’d build a shelf system in the garage to make keeping track of parts easier. Some tool boxes incorporated in the skirt on Brandon would be awesome too. Plus a rear bumper hitch. Maybe a pintle hitch. All heavy duty for when you pull a regular trailer. Thanks for another awesome video Waldo.
Thanks, Pete! Yeah, the shop could definitely use some better storage/organization 😂
This is my first time watching his videos and i already love how calmly comedic he is but how educational he is
Nice video! Funny at first you were tightening the oil pan drain bolt prior to using the impact. Otherwise, I enjoy your style and how you explain things. Keep it up!
I had a 2002 Silverado, and my bumpers rusted out just like that. The oil fill cap got tighter in the tube after a few years too. It's easy to remove the dash bezel if you drop the tilt wheel first. Keep an eye on your leaf spring shackles and brackets. It's a common failure point for GMT800 trucks. They're notorious for rusted brake and fuel lines too, so it's good that you went through the hydraulics.
I would like to see you build an m101 style trailer
Love the channel, fellow duramax owner, didn’t notice you mention anywhere so sharing knowledge, there is a rear diff drain plug that you wouldn’t have been able to see with the low clearance you were dealing with. So it’s not necessary to pull the rear diff cover for every differential service. Just an FYI for the future man. Lookin forward to the flatbed build and the rest of the trailer series
Thank you!
Answer to your last statement in the video, I believe you recording the building of the shop and upgrading it is definitely going to be a hit. Lots of DIY type folks out there or people who enjoy watching others build when they can’t themselves! Great video Brandon.
Definitely a build series on your shop.
@11:10 When you left the paper towel in there, that reminds me of yesterday when replacing my injectors I left the caps on the high pressure line on the injectors and put the valve covers on. I ended up getting them out with a angled pick through the valve cover.
When you build your aluminum flat bed for the gmc I would incorporate lockable weather proof storage boxes underneath. It would give it a better look!
Your personality and self sarcasm are two of the reasons I subbed your channel.
Plus it's just plain facinating watching you figure things out then repair them.
Your Dozer rebuild series has me chomping at the bit to see a new one posted.
I was relieved when you didn't kill yourself rebuilding that clutch set.
The added comic comments as you worked on was very entertaining.
For future reference the rear axle has a 3/8 in square drive drain plug on the bottom of it , if you change it that way make sure to get a new plug as it has a rubber seal that leaks after 14 years , enjoy!
Love the proper etiquette of removing the fill plug before the drain
When you get back to messing with the brake fluid and parts down the road, take a rubber valve stem, drill a hole in a spare reservoir cap and pull the valve stem through it. When you install this cap onto the reservoir and apply a low air pressure to it it will power bleed your brakes in no time. The reservoir cap is not air tight but it’s good enough to really bleed the brakes fast with a low air pressure. You will still need two people, one on the air hose, one on the brake bleeders.
DIY with a locking valve stem fitting and running off a regulator at like 5psi
How hilarious to hear your torque wrench clicking, I used that same method 40-50 years ago, click click. I enjoy your channel, keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Try convert your barn to the nice shop. It will be healthier for you and your tools.Outdoor builds are always depend on weather. Greetings from Poland👍
Greetings! 👍
You should do a build series on the duramax! Lift pump, exhaust, injectors? Something like that maybe
I love build videos.
And you do awesome work,
You could also build a custom front brush guard and bumper for this Duramax, which could fit perfectly with the shape of the Denali front end you plan on installing. I know a lot of these brush guards are "one size fits all" but making one that follows the lines of the front grille perfectly would be great (maybe integrated winch too?)
LLY duramax is pretty solid. Look at upgrading the turbo mouthpiece and deleting the egr. Glowplug connectors are sus. Keep an eye on your transmission cooler lines where the hoses crimp, they leak, especially in cold weather. Look at upgrading the oil pump in the transfer case. Also these ole girls can blow a head gasket and stay kind of undetected. If you open the coolant jug after about 10 minutes of running and coolant blows out, get ready. Enjoying the videos, keep up the great work!
Honestly a dump trailer build would be cool. Or, building a heavy duty bumper for Brandon would be cool since it needs one and it’ll be a work truck. Keep up with the awesome work man!
I agree front and rear bumpers with a extra fold down step for easy climbing to check fluids at the engine component and for the rear for easy step up to the bed🙂.. and some nice metal fenders will be nice!!!!!! That would be a awesome project!!!... love your videos👍🏻
I'll say this. When you do the temporary pad for the lifts don't cheap out. Go ahead and spend the extra and get a decent sized pad with a good footing under the lift. Remember that lift is holding your life and the concrete is holding the lift
You explain soo precisely when you work on your truck! 👍
Trust me when I say "I'm really looking forward to seeing that lift installed!"
You're the second RUclipsr I watch this week that has complained about GoPro being bad. About the camera "losing" footage
Yeah, they're so buggy! This was my first data loss issue and it really left a sour taste in my mouth
Can’t wait to see the rest of the series on this truck.
I do the same with the spreadsheet for my and fiances cars, she is very in tune with what the car needs and it helps having the service intervals and when they were done.
Always a good idea to run some clean fluid threw before filling to flush out stuff on the bottom of the dif ect…
Also, you should install a hydraulic service crane to the truck. The kind you see on all the diesel mechanics trucks.
That would be a great build, and it would also be very practical.
Am I the only one who picked up on Waldo's "Brandon" joke? I'm cracking up! Funny stuff!
Next project, adjustable height ramps. Good video
Maintenance is key. I love your spread sheet idea. I just still use pen and paper.
Waldo, I am not sure you’ll see this comment. But if you do, I want you to know I’ve been stuck at home with Covid for the past few days. And I’ve stumbled across your channel and instantly I was hooked. I watched every single video from start to finish. I want to personally thank you for the great job you have done putting these together. It really kept me entertained while I got rested up at home and got better. Looking forward to many more of your videos. Have a great Christmas!
Thank you so much, and I hope you feel better!
Wowza that oil filter was difficult... I had one on a woodchipper that required a hammer and chisel after crushing it with a strap style removal tool...
I hate using gear oil pumps, but it seems to be the only option sometimes. I have found though that mine works better when it's not tightened onto the jug/bottle. Guess the vacuum from pumping the fluid out becomes a problem.
Also, nice catch on the double O-rings and paper towel mishap. Good to catch it before it becomes an issue!
As always, great video. Hope to see a mid 60's Chevy truck on the channel some day!
Definitely gotta do a front bumper to match Brandon's aluminum flatbed, the OE one has seen better days. Similar in style to the flat bed but not gawdy, front 2" receiver, some flush mount pods, tow hooks, maybe some markers.
This
Agreed!
Great idea. Make the 2" receiver the same height as it is on the rear. Or even make more than 1 receiver. On my ranch hand bumper the receiver is inline with the frame. I'm sure it can take more weight and more pull this way, but it's almost always too high. My brother had one added to his grill guard. Made it the same height as the rear receiver. Much more convenient.
@@peterunderwood3447 and flush mounted. I hated having the receiver stick past the front bumper on my jeep my knees are different because of that.
I always do all the fluids on my used cars, good man for doing the front diff, I have found myself in the same situation, even people with money neglect there cars !
When I used to have my old 7.3 the easiest way to change the oil filter was to puncture it and let it drain out then take it off. So much easier for me due to the massive size of the filter. I never filled it up because of how much it took to fill and no where and I mean no where did the OEM ford motorcraft filters ever mention doing so. ( if you do pre fill you increase your chances of introducing contaminates into the engine side of the filter which can be killer for the truck. I always primped the system at least three times before cranking the truck over with every oil change). But that was just me. Best of luck and have fun with your project. I know I’m going to catch flack for my oil change but you do you for your truck.
How did you go about priming the oil system I noticed on my 2k you cant do the hold it wide open to crank only trick
@@Wesleystewart78 no idea. Once I turned the key on but not over a couple time I then turned it on and let crank over. After a minute or so it would read good pressure. I’d let it run a bit then check the dip stick. I knew that it took 15 quarts so that’s what I put into it and it always read right on the stick.
I just watched a guy do maintenance on his truck because I'm avoiding doing the maintenance on my Toyota 3.0 v6. I might need help lol.
Liked and subbed. Quality content sir. Back to work.
Great video! A few tips and things to look out for on these trucks.
1 There is a drain plug on the bottom of the rear diff, makes fluid changes alot easier and less mess.
2 Check out a pump rub kit for the transfer case. You can also run full synthetic 5w30 in the transfer case if you use 4wd alot.
3 braided brake lines make a noticable difference on these trucks with brake pedal feel. Also keep an eye out for the hard lines rusting. Fuel lines too.
4 If you have any issues with the rear end making any noises, get rid of that G80. They didn't get the nicname "govbomb" for no reason lol I went with a torsen differential and love it. No additives needed either.
5 Look at a lift pump, they help extend the life of the CP3 high pressure pump, as well as the injectors which are a bit of a pain to do on the LLY motors.
6 PCV reroute to a catch can before going back to the intake, helps keep oil out of the intercooler pipes.
7 Run a good lubricity additive, also helps keep the injectors alive.
Watching the gooseneck build video now, you definitely have a new subscriber, love the fabrication, and easy explanation videos!
Thank you, I appreciate the tips! 👍
Love your videos. 9:04, Theres a drain bolt dead center with a magnet on it . 3/8” square drive . Makes removing the cover cleaner .Love the build on this truck.
When i did my truck I bought the full stainless steal brake line kit from ebay prebent installed very close to factory remember you get what you pay for so don’t buy the cheap version but so nice never having to worry about it again
Absolutely! You'd be nuts installing regular steel brake lines in my area. They'll rust so quickly you'll be doing the job again before you know it 😂
@@WaldosWorld i live in your area im a resident of Rhode Island
A full bumper build. As in front replacement bumper with a grill guard, and one for the rear. The list is endless when it comes to a truck lol..however I'm glad I found your channel 👍🏽
Waldo,
Your videos are high end productions, Quite frankly higher quality than a lot 1,000,000 Subscriber channels.
Ideas for more content? Show us the process of painting your gooseneck and the flatbed of Billybob perhaps even powder coating? Maybe look into building an off-road rig once you finish Brandon, Really enjoy your videos and look forward to when they release!! Keep up what your doing and I think what you’ve got going as far as production quality and skills shown in your videos is the key to getting you to 1,000,00! Keep up the good work.
LETS GO BRANDON!
Thank you! 🤠
For a channel under 100k I cannot believe how much you do!
We'll be at 100k in no time 😉
Watch out for the transfer case. The anti rattle clip will break and cause the pump to rub a pinhole in the rear half. The leak is very small and before you know it the oil will be critically low and destroy the transfer case. The redesign just slides over the pump ear and isn't staked to the housing.
Interesting, thanks for the tip!
Really looking forward to see the Denali front end on this truck it's going to be gorgeous!!
You probably could have gotten the oil plug out with the ratchet if you weren't trying to tighten it. We've all done it at some point, no worries.
For the future build ideas, I'd like to see you build a pole building for your shop, a root rake and/or grapple for the loader bucket on the backhoe, and a CNC plasma table.
Yeah, I guess I was just upside down 🙃
A dump trailer would be awesome content
Quick tip on anything with a drain or fill plug. Always take the fill plug out first, so that way you know you can put more fluid in. If you drain the fluid from the housing/case first and can't put anymore fluid in....it is not a fun time.
I don’t know where I am at in time with your videos but they have all been great !
You should build a front winch mount for brandon that would be a cool video.
Build series idea: A custom rollback tow truck |OR| a custom toy hauler for doing collaborations with other channels as you grow.
Lots of those old Class C RVs on a Ford/Chevy van cutaway chassis that have their camper boxes all rotted out, flooded, burnt, etc. go for pretty cheap, but still have big GVWR and reasonable GCWR, not to mention the long frame rails/extensions already installed. Could tear off the camper section and add on a custom rollback in anticipation of future builds. You could also convert it to a 4x4 and do a collaboration with another channel, maybe rescuing them or their equipment off-road, maybe hauling their stuff. Could also go big with a diesel and get an old FRED Class C and do the same thing.
Another project idea: buy an old M35A2 and do a diesel engine swap! That way I can live vicariously through you... 😂😂
Another amazing video! Everytime I see the Notifaction I always get some good food ready and sit back and enjoy the show.
I appreciate it!
Somewhere there is a hungry and homeless Squirrel shaking it's fist at the Moon screaming NOOOOOOOO
this truck is coming along nicely! cant wait to see more of the gooseneck trailer build.
Make sure you look up "pump rub" on that transfercase!
Thanks for the tip!
Waldo, you and I are men with very similar interests, tools and Technical aptitude; however, you do have more money for the projects that I wish I could do. I'm enjoying the projects vicariously through you!
Love the videos Waldo! Always looking forward to your new content.
For future project have you ever looked into mini truck builds?!? They are great for daily driver and and an absolute beast of a smaller utility pickup! Iv got one and I can’t believe there are not more of these things around! If you get a moment look them up very practical and very affordable! Keep up the good work buddy!
Do you mean the ones from Japan? I saw one of those on the road this year 👍
Yes one of those there are a lot of different brands out there but mine is a Mitsubishi 4x4 there are some of them that even have hydraulic dump bed. Pretty cheap project compared to some of the other ones you have on your channel and believe me they are nothing but smiles when you drive one!
@@WaldosWorld even a ford ranger or something would be interesting
Servicing and fab work/upgrades on the tractor.
The saying on these 6.6’s is as follows. “He who uses the wix, we’ll surely call for a fix. For when the truck won’t go, they’ll be callin for a tow.” Wrenchelations 12:16. Always AC Delco on fuel filters or Cat filters with the adapters.
duramax do not have any oiling issues whatsoever.
Cat fuel filters with adapter is a joke for our trucks and not recommended. Unless using liftpump with separate fuel filter/water separator.
@@GMCJay_lly who brought up oiling issues? As a GMC Master certified technician, and Allison certified tech I can assure you using aftermarket fuel filters will leave you in a bind.
Two mins in and we have a impact on oil drain. I like where this is going lol
Nothing like long videos
Love your content
Thank you! 🤠
As far as the build videos go, keep up the great work! One suggestion regarding them is that I’d love to see the goose neck/C3500 Bed completely finished with the paint, lighting, deck boards, etc. I think many viewers really love the satisfaction of seeing the final product, and may encourage more viewers to like/subscribe. I can also understand that the last 10% of a project takes about 50% of the total time invested, so those videos would be tedious to make, but I think it would pay dividends. Keep up the great work!
Honestly if you filmed pouring the pad, I’d watch. I’d be way to afraid to show me pouring a pad for a lift on RUclips. Every arm chair expert will tell you how you did it wrong even if they have no idea what they are talking about. I am an electrician not a concrete guy but my first guess would be to build with lots of rebar and a decent wall and footing. Although as you said it is temporary.
The rear differential has a convenient drain plug on the bottom too. Beats pulling the cover every time!
probably need to replace the glow plugs as well!
I’m looking forward to the custom shop build!!!! With a man cave of course. Great at videos, keep up the great work.
1:30 Pre-filling filters is arguably a bad idea vs installing dry, the reason being any contaminants that happen to get knocked or poured into the filter go right into the engine and don't get filtered out.
I would take that risk every day of the week over dry starting the engine every oil change. Just simply be careful.
At the end you ask for ideas.
How about building up a back end frame of a truck to be able to swap various types of beds from a dump bed to a flat bed and a rack bed and even for hauling liquids you can simply drive under and bolt down then the reverse to change the bed like the Switch and Go system where you improve on their system.
I've no doubt you could.
Just think how much more versatile your truck would be.
Build a custom “that was a deer” front bumper for billy bob or Brandon
that truck would be a great advertisement for ospho and TIP sand blasting products. rotten is best description of frame. other wise, you've made a silk purse from a sows ear. love your tenacity to resolve every issue, whether you caused it or not. keep up the good work.
Build a custom brush guard/ ranch hand style bumper
Outdoor lift build series would be awesome
Hey man, excellent video, i'm a new viewer here. I've heard that it is better to not pre fill the filter because when it's filled some of the oil will not be filtered and you will have a little bit of unfiltered oil run through your engine, and i just wanted to hear your take on this. I can't prefill since mine is also mounted sideways and i understand people have success either way, but I am just curious. Thanks!
1:45 I do that all the time. Then my boss yells righty tighty “explicit”. I really Enjoy watching your videos!
Could do with some lanolin underneath
There are no engine manufacturer that recommends filling the oil filter
Waiting anxiously for trailer completion video. The trailer brought me to your channel. The rest made me stay. Don’t know how much land you have and I know you have the backhoe but a tractor project would be fun to watch. Buy an antique and make it new.
I worked at a shop a few years back where management and everybody who worked there said you should tighten oil filters with the oil filter wrenches. Having gone to school for automotive tech, I said "heck no I'm not doing that." Their reasoning was "well, we've never had a car come back with an oil filter that came off or leaked." Neither have I, and I tighten it by hand lol
Fab up a front bumper for Brandon and headache rack when you do the aluminum flat bed. Make your own side steps/running boards. Removable side rails for the flat bed. Build your own creeper and topside creeper. Build an enclosed trailer. A dump trailer. Forklift forks you can mount to your backhoe bucket. A front porch swing…just trying to brainstorm. Either way, I love your content.
Thank you!
Love your content man! always looking forward to new videos keep up the good work
Thanks man!
I think this is the most under looked subject of anyone who buys a used Vehicle. I feel all fluid’s and filler’s should be the first Priority for anyone who buys used vehicle. Great subject 👍build a fire wood Processor.
I agree! 👍
wow your videos always look so good keep going!
Thank you!
Enjoy the video. Nothing in particular just any build in particular is fun to watch.
With the oil filter, it really doesn't need to be prefilled, I've heard lots of points for people saying you MUST prefilled oil filters and others say you absolutely shouldn't.
But for the side that says don't prefilled filters, they say that by adding the oil to the filter, you risk having contaminated and unfiltered oil reach the main bearings, but if you don't then the oil fills the filter naturally and only takes the same amount of time as if you didn't fill it.