@Impulse Camper how do you know the customer didn’t request it? At the beginning of the video Ray states that there are a couple of issues with the vehicle, not just the AC, and that he’s going to do a full inspection. It can be concluded that the decision to do a full inspection was decided following consultation with the client. Let’s be realistic here, most customers are not going to check their own brake pads or even oil/fluid levels, and some wouldn’t even get their oil changed if it weren’t for the little sticker on the window reminding them that it’s due. A good mechanic will always thoroughly inspect and honestly report their findings to the customer, and the customer can then choose to go ahead with the work, ignore it or get a second opinion.
@Impulse Camper Not true if you have a trustworthy mechanic. My mechanic provided me a list of all the things going wrong with my car, along with a quote for repairs, how to avoid the service, and what to look for when the service had to be done. Example: there is a small fluid leak and the repair was pricy, so he instructed me which level to watch and refill, and to seek service if the leak got worse. I appreciate that he wasn't trying to upsell anything, but also letting me know of a problem I have to monitor and explaining / pricing the solution. PS. I still have a small leak 7 years later.
@Impulse Camper - A full inspection does not commit the customer to anything. Just like here in England older cars must pass an annual road worthy examination and it’s illegal to drive a car without a valid ‘MOT’ but off the back of that inspection you may have many ‘advisories’ which in the inspectors opinion need looking at but you don’t have to.
@Impulse Camper but if you have ever owned a business,people will have an issue and ask why you didnt look at it while its there.Damned if you do,damned if you dont!
Hey Ray, I saw some reviews from the old place you worked where some customers were complaining that you were making RUclips videos. I really do not understand the logic - I would want a video made of my repair! First it documents exactly what was done. Second, it ensures that if a mistake were made, it could easily be resolved. Third, it raises awareness of the challenges and talent you guys have. Fourth, it gives confidence that nothing shady is going on. I don't know why ALL car jobs aren't recorded!!! It's a freaking service to do so!
His old place also attracted a certain cheapskate clientele who would have Ray do all the diags and then refuse any work. Also the total rusted deathtraps that where condemned but the customer would go and carry on driving. I'm guessing they didn't want to feature on Rays videos. ;)
NOW I could be wrong here, Ray could inform everyone single customer he ever had that he is making a RUclips video of their car. Ray could even get all of his customers to sign a disclosure, I don't know his process, just going by the comments/reviews posted there. However, I think their issue is that Ray POSSIBLY (keyword "possibly", just going by the comments) did not inform (again, could be wrong) them that he was making RUclips videos of their cars. Now there is nothing wrong with a private service video, but when you take that video public and profit off of it, yeah you can expect some customers to have a problem with it. Especially if Ray did not inform the customer that he was making a RUclips video.
Ray, I would suggest you move your lifts. Make the big lift a straight in shot, closer to the door so you have more room. Then move the smaller lift over where the big one is now. Will be easier to maneuver smaller cars into it. Just a suggestion. Also wanna say hi to the wife unit. She’s obviously your partner in your new endeavor.
I agree with this. Far be it for me to tell anyone how to run their own shop but makes sense to move the heavy lift where the small lift is and back a bit and move the small lift where the big lift is as the smaller cars are easier to maneuver. Again, sure Ray has his reasons but I was thinking the exact same thing you are Larry. Makes sense to my small brain. :)
My daughter's car is the exact same model and year as that one. Her A/C suddenly stopped blowing cold. Looked it up on the internet and come to find out there is a VERY common problem with the A/C relay blowing under the hood (on the drivers' side) Changed that relay and it has been perfect ever since. 108,000 miles ... Ha! Just finished watch the rest of the diagnosis. You went right to it. No internet look up. Just goes to show your skills. Good Show Ray!
I just hope he doesn't get demonetized by RUclips any time soon with the investments in equipment he has made recently. I am tempted to switch off AdBlock during Ray's videos and turning it back on when the next one for another channel starts just so he can get more copper portraits of Abe L.
My mother in-law lives very close to your shop, I will be telling her to not go anywhere else if she needs work on her car.. It is very hard to find an honest and thorough mechanic like you..
Pro tip, Ray. Get magnetic hooks for the oil can and keep the most common drain wrench sizes there so you don't have to run back and forth to the bench.
Ok Ray, I’m sold! We sound nothing alike, and we look nothing alike, but we sure do thunk alike! Your vast knowledge of the ever-illusive automobile is admirable, and I give you my compliments. I’ve watched hours and hours of your videos, and have loved it from the git go; they make me feel like I’m back at the shop. Ok, I’m weird, but that’s just me; and I’ve never worked in a car shop, I’m retired from bending wrenches on electric forklifts. The other thing I like about your style is your, “I’ve never done this before, so let’s take a look and see what’s going on” attitude! Yes, you remind me of me. I’ve signed-up for the monthly tip jar, and I’m sending this little extra to you, because your wife unit needs some flowers or something nice. (Ok, this won’t pay for much, so consider it a contribution to the cause.) Thank you for your time on this matter and keep up the good work my man! Peace ✌🏻
My civic had an A/C leak inside the pressure sensor on the dryer capsule. It would only leak while the A/C was running. Replaced the pressure sensor and the leak is gone now. The UV-dye was visible inside the socket of the pressure sensor when removing the plug.
@@firstlast--- Unfortunately links are not allowed in the comments, but please check my profile, I added a video with images of the leaking pressure switch on my civic 2002.
I just bought a cheapo Walmart floor mat I keep in my van hung over my tool box..toss it in if I'm getting in it. Think I paid a few bucks for a 2 pack a few years ago.
Hold the roll of Teflon tape in your right hand with the tape coming over the top and start the tape on the underside of the bolt with enough tape to allow one of your left fingers to control the loose end and bring the roll of tape over the top, connect with the loose end, and keep wrapping as needed. This allows you to keep control and tension on the roll of tape. I’m 77 and I didn’t learn the trick until about 5 years ago. It’s never too late to learn a new trick!
I am going to recommend spraying the drain pan with rustoleum never wet. It will nano coat it and nothing will stick to it. Not even oil. It will always stay clean. 😊
Ray: It’s fantastic to see you open your own shop; you’re going to be a great addition to the community! Being the curious person that I am, I was wondering if you’ve thought through the possibility of a rain event. I have a funny feeling that the dirt parking lot and you will not be friends during rain storms. Can you hose the mud off the car near where the air compressor is mounted before you drive the car into the shop? Just a thought. Peace ✌🏻
He said in another video he really isn't taking clients yet, despite his email overflowing with requests, until he gets everything squared away with his shop and system. The handful he's doing right now are probably existing customers/people he knows. I'd imagine he will be turning away work here shortly.
Here's how I remember applying teflon tape... righty tighty - lefty loosey. Great to see another car and another shop tool added to the stream. Way to go Ray!
hey buddy. I've watched quite of few of your videos, good content but never commented before. Good for you to start your own show! After watching you struggle with Teflon tape, I feel compelled to explain a couple tricks that I've learned. First, just think of it as threading a nut, bolt, or whatever...."righty tighty" Next flip that roll around 180 degrees, so that the tape stays tight to the holder as you apply it. Cool!?.. right on, keep on keeping on dude.
As a HVAC tech if I suspect an evaporator refrigerant leak I always check the condensate drain with electronic leak detector because the refrigerant is heavier than air and that is the first place it will be found
Most new automotive AC systems have a dye in them. You can peek in the evaporator drain with a UV light as well, to look for a leaking evaporator as well.
Good morning from California Ray. . just getting ready to hit the hay ! Must be early in Florida. . . missing the doodly doos and the floor mats. . glad you're back in the swing. . !
Hey Ray, as you were backing "the auto" a thought occurred to me that if you position a large rectangular mirror directly on the wall behind the lift at a 45 deg angle so that it basically projects a top-down view of the rear bumper through the back window of said car... you can see very accurately how close you are getting to the wall.
@@desotosky1372 there have been a few videos of people bringing a vehicle to that shop specifically so Ray could do work on it. The cheapskate base clientele of that shop, however, likely won't be following Ray. His business will come from people on RUclips seeking him out (and it appears he is already inundated with service requests).
Leaf debris can get down in cowl vent, decompose and plugs up drains on Lincoln MKT. Then in heavy rain the area fills with water and overflows into the passenger floorboards. You will hear it sloshing under the carpet.
They make a splash mat for oil drains. It reminds me of like a scochbrite type of pad. Work great for keeping trash out of your drain also. It goes in the funnel and stops oil from splashing.
Florists use a similar scotchbrite block type material as a base to poke flowers into. Win win, earn some points buying the wife unit some flowers, then score the block as a service tool.
I'll suggest a set of "Go Jacks" (or... even the Harbor Freight knock-offs) so you can hand push a car sideways in tight maneuvering conditions. On smooth concrete a 12 yr old can spin a car around in a garage without opening the garage door.
Have a 2009 Accord from new here in Australia just clocked 300000km, coincidentally got an a/c regas last week, first in 13 years. Has been an amazingly reliable car plan to keep it as long as possible. Big fan of the channel great to see you settling in to your new shop!
Just after 15:15, I think you're right in the first remark, this is a receiver/dryer. I spent a while scratching my head about the difference between it and an accumulator, and why some systems choose one over the other. As you say, they are in different positions, the larger, drum shaped accumulator is always on the low pressure side between the evaporator and the compressor, I have never seen one attached to the condenser. An accumulator traps liquid refrigerant and water to protect the compressor, allowing only gas to pass on to the compressor. Typically accumulators are used in systems with an orifice tube, which has its own particulate filter upstream of the orifice. Receiver/dryers are typically paired with a thermostatic expansion valve, protecting it by filtering particulates and trapping water upstream of the TXV. The receiver/dryer is full of high pressure liquid and it is designed to allow liquid refrigerant to pass. Once I understood how they worked, I never again got them confused.
Many technicians just use the same terminology that customers often use. Many technicians often call ALL refrigerant "FREON" even though FREON is a registered trademark of the Chemours Company. Not all refrigerants of this type are labelled as "Freon" since Freon is a brand name for the refrigerants R-12, R-13B1, R-22, R-410A, R-502, and R-503 manufactured by The Chemours Company. The word "FREON" has become a generic descriptor for a number of halocarbon products. By speaking in a not so politically correct manor one is speaking in a language that many people understand and accept. Now pass me the CHANNELLOCK Pliers,.... oh I mean Slip Joint Pliers that are not made by CHANNELLOCK! LOL
If he really wants to move them he should find out who installs them and see if they can do it. I don't think that kind of stuff would make a good DIY project.
They are NOT Ray's lifts. He is renting the shop, lifts included. Money down the rabbit hole even if the owner agreed. Willing to bet Ray will not be there long term once the business is established.
If right handed, align threads toward your right hand and then wrap teflon tape away from you. That's the only way I remember each time. Always Wrap Away. I really enjoy your content Ray. So glad this new shop is working out for you.
Reminds me of the bad ol days of R12, when we would just fill until the bubbles in the window on the drier disappear, and call it close enough. I came up with a little system to stop myself having brain fade with teflon tape. What I do now is hold the tape, and 'screw' the fitting into the tape, and the hand spins the fitting in the natural direction.
With the AC low on pressure it will cycle the compressor. To cycle the compressor the pressure switch would cut the relay on and off repeatedly, which would eventually cause that relay to fail. If you don't have one you really should get a Power Probe, they are one of the best electrical diagnostic tools you can get. I have a regular Power Probe, which will display voltage and ground presence and allow you to provide power and ground to a circuit and Snap Ons version of the Power Probe, which is a full on meter, with all the functions of the Power Probe. I usually just grab the Power Probe, I don't think I have ever used the meter functions of the Snap On probe. A Power Probe is a must have for checking fuses, lights, horns, radios and the like.
You need to go to Harbor Freight and buy their cheap gauge set for R134A. Most vehicles use it and it's still a viable tool since it will show pressures.
So good to hear you use metric when assessing pad wear, and other stuff, Ray - makes me feel right at home! I've even learned a quart is about a litre!
Let's call this a manual diagnosing refresher without the aid of a/c machine. And like Christmas; some assembly required. Designate a specific drawer for that tape, you will be needing it again soon. Great to have a regular stream of video content.👍😎
It’s awesome to see you working in your own shop. Now bringing cars in. And even seeing cars you worked on at previous employer. Can’t wait to bring mine in. Will need the a/c machine. Enjoy your day Ray!
I think oil is not showing up in the tube because you have the ball valve closed. Also, a big magnet on the tank will hold the oil plug where you need it. There should be a tray to hold things like the new oil filter, plug, wrench, etc.
So cool to see kids pushing themselves across the shop on the rollie chair. Hello Wife Unit. Ty for supporting this new adventure .. our family to yours St. Augustine.
For all the suggestions to swap lift positions, there will be an issue with longer vehicles blocking access to the corner lift. This may be something Ray has to deal with on his journey to the ideal shop. Lower rent means sacrifices.
No there won't. The big lift does NOT have to be in the exact same position as the small lift, it can be relocated further to the side and back from the wall in front of the vehicle.
@@johnt.848 glad you are here to finally straighten all this bs out. This is not rocket science here people!!!! Just moving a few lifts around, and hoping they don’t collapse once in use. I’m sure the property owner is a very reasonable and understanding guy.
RAY.....I would check the cabin filter behind the glove box. My CR-V at 45,000 was totally clogged and filthy and I had no air coming out of the vents. From the looks of all the leaves you tossed, I'd take a look. It might at least allow more air out of the vents.
Ray: enjoying having his own shop and taking care of customers without having so much stress that doodly doo's are necessary. Rays viewers: Man we are real proud of and happy for you getting into your own shop and doing your own thing, but also we are jonesing for a doodly Doo!
Just to let you know ray if it's a right hand thread you put the part in your right hand when you put the thread tape in your left hand that way it always goes on correctly
Ray I saw a video the other day where someone used a plastic cup around the oil filter when unscrewing, that way the cup caught the spill while you kept your fingers clean, seems really clever just thought I’d share
I just fixed the same issue on my 09 accord 2.4 . Mine ended up being the THX valve attached to the evap. And believe it or not, you dont have to remove the dash to replace it. Honda even has it marked where to cut when you remove the glove box to remove the blower assemly to slide out the evap box and THX valve.
Little tip I discovered when putting teflon tape on hold the roll of teflon in the left hand and the fitting in the right with thread’s oriented like it will be installed and twist fitting to the right and your teflon will be right every time
Be careful backing cars in and setting the lift. Most 2 post lifts have shorter arms to the front and longer arms to the rear. You can screw up the balance of the car on the lift if you're not real careful. The heavy end with the motor really needs to be supported by the short arms thus balancing the cars weight.
Ray, Hondas have a clutch face wear problem due to the clutch engaging and disengaging so often. The clutch energized then doesn’t pull the clutch in due to distance caused by wear. Buy it some time by removing the center bolt and removing the shim or grinding a little off of the tip to get it closer. If too much clutch is worn down, you can find just the clutch face on eBay without buying the whole clutch.
I personally keep those refrigerant injection hoses and use them with the walmart 134 cans that dont have included hoses. the meter still works and even though it isnt repairing the leak, i can usually get by with getting it to the shop in a few weeks after refilling the unit.
Since coming across Ray and watching his videos I have concluded if you are lifting any load it is now mandatory to state "moving on up" as you lift. Being on a fork truck most of the day its become a solid habit that's not looking like it'll break any time soon
Tefl9on tape is intended to reduce friction to make tightening easier. It's not intended as a sealant. 2 wraps is more than enough ! Too much of it will make threading the part into its home harder than it needs to be
@@gedsimpson9854 see, it’s not that difficult. Thank you Ged, you would think that with Rays vast wealth of knowledge a simple roll of Teflon tape wouldn’t bring him to his knees.
To put the cotter vs split pin debate to rest. From wikipedia: A cotter is a pin or wedge passing through a hole to fix parts tightly together. In British usage cotter pin has the same meaning,[1] but in the U.S. it means a split pin.
My favorite Temperature Sensor, the Red Remove Before Flight Warning tag! .... and the Luxury of being Self Employed, DARK THIRTY don't mean a thing, gotta get the job done...
A good honest inspection with order of priority gives the vehicle owner time to space out repairs, time to save and not be strapped for cash. A return customer, Ray's big adventure, gaining shop equipment as needed.
26:33 Ray saved the day, *hoorah* I say, ok? Ray, you are sounding a lot more relaxed than you were at you previous place of servitude. Das ist sehr gut, niche wahr. 👍 *Thank You* for the relaxed sounding videos. They are greatly appreciated. 🥳🥳🥳
I just had to have the evaporator in a 06 Jeep Liberty replaced after the mechanic just about pulled his hair out trying to find the leak. He said he got in and cranked up the blower motor and the sniffer he happened to still be holding light up instantly. The evap replacement was long job that cost me dearly!
No big deal Ray, I repair/trouble shoot AC systems with just a manifold guage. .No AC machine needed. I evacuate the system using its own compressor in vehicle. It can be done.! Dont forget to have a nice day.
when applying Teflon tape, if you hold the tape opposite or the way you hold electrical tape you can pay out the tape slower (use your thumb as a brake) and tighten it at the same time. the tape should make a figure eight or and s maneuver from the roll to the fitting. Just a tip from me to you.
Consider hanging the exit door adjacent to the office, the other way so the hinges allow the door to swing all the way back against the office and out of the way.
When you charge air conditioning without the machine turn the can upside down so you are charging with liquid not vapor. As an HVAC/R tech we don't have the fancy all in one machine (too much to move from site to site) so I'm used to using manifold gauges and all separate tools. Also you will never get the full amount out of a can because once the pressure in the can is equal to the pressure in the system it won't push in anymore, if you used all of a 1 lb can you probably about 13-14oz out of it.
@Ken Ore Not my experience. So far, my record for removal remains undefeated. But I have, a time or 3, had to deliver bad news that a past poor choice resulted in a ripped brake line.
ray i "WAS" a pipefitter for 15yrs. you are holding your ptfe tape roll up side down or backwards. with the fitting in your left hand and tape in right hand with the tape coming off of the roll away from you, it can be done with one hand. the way you are holding the roll, the tape is unspooling faster than it is being applied to your fitting.
Great to see old customers following you to your new shop.
@Impulse Camper how do you know the customer didn’t request it? At the beginning of the video Ray states that there are a couple of issues with the vehicle, not just the AC, and that he’s going to do a full inspection. It can be concluded that the decision to do a full inspection was decided following consultation with the client.
Let’s be realistic here, most customers are not going to check their own brake pads or even oil/fluid levels, and some wouldn’t even get their oil changed if it weren’t for the little sticker on the window reminding them that it’s due. A good mechanic will always thoroughly inspect and honestly report their findings to the customer, and the customer can then choose to go ahead with the work, ignore it or get a second opinion.
@Impulse Camper Not true if you have a trustworthy mechanic.
My mechanic provided me a list of all the things going wrong with my car, along with a quote for repairs, how to avoid the service, and what to look for when the service had to be done. Example: there is a small fluid leak and the repair was pricy, so he instructed me which level to watch and refill, and to seek service if the leak got worse.
I appreciate that he wasn't trying to upsell anything, but also letting me know of a problem I have to monitor and explaining / pricing the solution. PS. I still have a small leak 7 years later.
@Impulse Camper - A full inspection does not commit the customer to anything. Just like here in England older cars must pass an annual road worthy examination and it’s illegal to drive a car without a valid ‘MOT’ but off the back of that inspection you may have many ‘advisories’ which in the inspectors opinion need looking at but you don’t have to.
@Impulse Camper but if you have ever owned a business,people will have an issue and ask why you didnt look at it while its there.Damned if you do,damned if you dont!
Hey Ray, I saw some reviews from the old place you worked where some customers were complaining that you were making RUclips videos.
I really do not understand the logic - I would want a video made of my repair!
First it documents exactly what was done. Second, it ensures that if a mistake were made, it could easily be resolved. Third, it raises awareness of the challenges and talent you guys have. Fourth, it gives confidence that nothing shady is going on. I don't know why ALL car jobs aren't recorded!!! It's a freaking service to do so!
His old place also attracted a certain cheapskate clientele who would have Ray do all the diags and then refuse any work. Also the total rusted deathtraps that where condemned but the customer would go and carry on driving. I'm guessing they didn't want to feature on Rays videos. ;)
Recently had my truck & my wife’s suv serviced @ the Chevy dealer. Pleasantly surprised when my phone went off & the tech. showed the service video.
Management probably had a hand in those reviews.
👍👍😎✌️🤟
NOW I could be wrong here, Ray could inform everyone single customer he ever had that he is making a RUclips video of their car. Ray could even get all of his customers to sign a disclosure, I don't know his process, just going by the comments/reviews posted there. However, I think their issue is that Ray POSSIBLY (keyword "possibly", just going by the comments) did not inform (again, could be wrong) them that he was making RUclips videos of their cars. Now there is nothing wrong with a private service video, but when you take that video public and profit off of it, yeah you can expect some customers to have a problem with it. Especially if Ray did not inform the customer that he was making a RUclips video.
Ray how hilarious would it be if that Mustang guy rolls in for some service lol
That would be Epic and true karma.
thats the day we get a video call *i accidently totalled a customers car *
"Ladys and gentlemen. We got him!"
Next up Ray makes a citizens arrest cuffs guy in the shop. Guy cuffed to lift lol
It would be! I think he'd get his ass kicked! Lol
Ray, I would suggest you move your lifts. Make the big lift a straight in shot, closer to the door so you have more room. Then move the smaller lift over where the big one is now. Will be easier to maneuver smaller cars into it. Just a suggestion. Also wanna say hi to the wife unit. She’s obviously your partner in your new endeavor.
i said the same thing just to see your comment 2 seconds later lol
Same thought I've had every time he uses them. 🤔
same here and why the small got to be so close to the wall
I agree with this. Far be it for me to tell anyone how to run their own shop but makes sense to move the heavy lift where the small lift is and back a bit and move the small lift where the big lift is as the smaller cars are easier to maneuver. Again, sure Ray has his reasons but I was thinking the exact same thing you are Larry. Makes sense to my small brain. :)
That might be more expensive than it's worth... because they reinfoced the concrete pad for the lifts to be where they are.
My daughter's car is the exact same model and year as that one. Her A/C suddenly stopped blowing cold. Looked it up on the internet and come to find out there is a VERY common problem with the A/C relay blowing under the hood (on the drivers' side) Changed that relay and it has been perfect ever since. 108,000 miles ... Ha! Just finished watch the rest of the diagnosis. You went right to it. No internet look up. Just goes to show your skills. Good Show Ray!
Ray started todays episode at the computer so he could have. Research should always be done before hand especially when you are on your own clock.
I have a friend whos 08 went out recently all of a sudden, ill let them know about this!
Notorious on honda's. My element had a bad one also.
100% a faulty factory condenser.
Having that railroad crossing right down the street from the shop is perfect for suspension diagnosis 👌
😂😂👍
Yep, took a leaf out of Eric O's book!
You seem so much happier working in your own shop! Wishing you all kinds of success!
Working overtime.... do you get time and a half?😛 If not look for a new owner.😋
@@steventrostle1825 Yes, complain to management!
I just hope he doesn't get demonetized by RUclips any time soon with the investments in equipment he has made recently. I am tempted to switch off AdBlock during Ray's videos and turning it back on when the next one for another channel starts just so he can get more copper portraits of Abe L.
Ray, l need to send you some of the left hand thread Teflon tape I've been using. 😜
My mother in-law lives very close to your shop, I will be telling her to not go anywhere else if she needs work on her car.. It is very hard to find an honest and thorough mechanic like you..
You need a prerecorded doodly doo to set off now and again, ya know just for nostalgia’s sake. 😄
@Cayman Christopher
The shop he worked at would probably sue him for a copyright infringement for the phone sounds lol
Please no! I hated that noise.
Use that uber annoying ringtone from Jurassic Park 3 😄😄😄
Pro tip, Ray. Get magnetic hooks for the oil can and keep the most common drain wrench sizes there so you don't have to run back and forth to the bench.
Glad it wasn't just me thinking that 😁
How much do you want for that magnetic hook?
@@BV-Auto wat.
@@BV-Auto Twice half the price of a length of string 👍
A "dog bone" wrench should be standard equipment on an oil drain
Ok Ray, I’m sold!
We sound nothing alike, and we look nothing alike, but we sure do thunk alike!
Your vast knowledge of the ever-illusive automobile is admirable, and I give you my compliments.
I’ve watched hours and hours of your videos, and have loved it from the git go; they make me feel like I’m back at the shop.
Ok, I’m weird, but that’s just me; and I’ve never worked in a car shop, I’m retired from bending wrenches on electric forklifts.
The other thing I like about your style is your, “I’ve never done this before, so let’s take a look and see what’s going on” attitude! Yes, you remind me of me.
I’ve signed-up for the monthly tip jar, and I’m sending this little extra to you, because your wife unit needs some flowers or something nice. (Ok, this won’t pay for much, so consider it a contribution to the cause.)
Thank you for your time on this matter and keep up the good work my man!
Peace ✌🏻
Consider putting a sheet of plywood next to the compressor to direct the noise away from the garage door and office.
Covered with noise absorbing material.
Absolutely for the win!
Use Bose noise reduction plywood 😆
Little trick, reverse the teflon tape roll and it self tightens as you wrap😁
You beat me to it. I was noticing that and it was driving me nuts.
My civic had an A/C leak inside the pressure sensor on the dryer capsule. It would only leak while the A/C was running. Replaced the pressure sensor and the leak is gone now. The UV-dye was visible inside the socket of the pressure sensor when removing the plug.
At least it would be an appropriately named event for "Rainman Ray" 👍
How about "Rainman Ray's Rapid Repairs"? Too cheesy? 🤔
That's crazy
@@firstlast--- Unfortunately links are not allowed in the comments, but please check my profile, I added a video with images of the leaking pressure switch on my civic 2002.
@@jerrycolombo At least it was an easy fix lol
Need your own paper floor mats
I just bought a cheapo Walmart floor mat I keep in my van hung over my tool box..toss it in if I'm getting in it. Think I paid a few bucks for a 2 pack a few years ago.
@@Boga217 use some offcuts of vinyl flooring from when I re did my bathroom... Free and pretty hard wearing
@@Simon-ho6ly anything is better than him as a small business spending money on 1 time use things. Your idea slightly better being free.
Hold the roll of Teflon tape in your right hand with the tape coming over the top and start the tape on the underside of the bolt with enough tape to allow one of your left fingers to control the loose end and bring the roll of tape over the top, connect with the loose end, and keep wrapping as needed. This allows you to keep control and tension on the roll of tape. I’m 77 and I didn’t learn the trick until about 5 years ago. It’s never too late to learn a new trick!
I am going to recommend spraying the drain pan with rustoleum never wet. It will nano coat it and nothing will stick to it. Not even oil. It will always stay clean. 😊
Ray! Teflon. Holding piece in right hand. Always tape from bottom up around and away from yourself. Grandpa taught me this. Never forgotten.
Ray: It’s fantastic to see you open your own shop; you’re going to be a great addition to the community!
Being the curious person that I am, I was wondering if you’ve thought through the possibility of a rain event. I have a funny feeling that the dirt parking lot and you will not be friends during rain storms.
Can you hose the mud off the car near where the air compressor is mounted before you drive the car into the shop?
Just a thought.
Peace ✌🏻
looks more like dirty/old gravel to me, so may not get as muddy out there
@@Dr_V fresh load of no. 4 and she’ll be good to go.
I would have to say that this gentleman is by far the best mechanic that I have seen on RUclips
Nice to see you appear to have a semi steady supply of work coming in. Hope it continues.
He said in another video he really isn't taking clients yet, despite his email overflowing with requests, until he gets everything squared away with his shop and system. The handful he's doing right now are probably existing customers/people he knows. I'd imagine he will be turning away work here shortly.
Here's how I remember applying teflon tape... righty tighty - lefty loosey. Great to see another car and another shop tool added to the stream. Way to go Ray!
hey buddy. I've watched quite of few of your videos, good content but never commented before. Good for you to start your own show! After watching you struggle with Teflon tape, I feel compelled to explain a couple tricks that I've learned. First, just think of it as threading a nut, bolt, or whatever...."righty tighty" Next flip that roll around 180 degrees, so that the tape stays tight to the holder as you apply it. Cool!?.. right on, keep on keeping on dude.
Agreed 👍
As a HVAC tech if I suspect an evaporator refrigerant leak I always check the condensate drain with electronic leak detector because the refrigerant is heavier than air and that is the first place it will be found
Most new automotive AC systems have a dye in them. You can peek in the evaporator drain with a UV light as well, to look for a leaking evaporator as well.
Good morning from California Ray. . just getting ready to hit the hay ! Must be early in Florida. . . missing the doodly doos and the floor mats. . glad you're back in the swing. . !
Hey Ray, as you were backing "the auto" a thought occurred to me that if you position a large rectangular mirror directly on the wall behind the lift at a 45 deg angle so that it basically projects a top-down view of the rear bumper through the back window of said car... you can see very accurately how close you are getting to the wall.
Yes, but could make moving behind the car awkward without clattering your head on the mirror
Proud of ya dude. Glad to see you've bounced back and got your own spread. I'm willing to bed you've got alot of customers that followed you 👍👍
I've wondered about that. At the previous shop customers dealt with the service writer, not the mechanic. For sure some knew but how many?
@@desotosky1372 there have been a few videos of people bringing a vehicle to that shop specifically so Ray could do work on it. The cheapskate base clientele of that shop, however, likely won't be following Ray. His business will come from people on RUclips seeking him out (and it appears he is already inundated with service requests).
Leaf debris can get down in cowl vent, decompose and plugs up drains on Lincoln MKT. Then in heavy rain the area fills with water and overflows into the passenger floorboards. You will hear it sloshing under the carpet.
They make a splash mat for oil drains. It reminds me of like a scochbrite type of pad. Work great for keeping trash out of your drain also. It goes in the funnel and stops oil from splashing.
You can also use the filters that go in a paint booth if you have access to those
Floor polishing pads, available at Lowes
Cut to fit furnace filters could also work
Florists use a similar scotchbrite block type material as a base to poke flowers into. Win win, earn some points buying the wife unit some flowers, then score the block as a service tool.
@@raygale4198 no that is foam and it breaks down really fast and crumbles.
17:14 check the condensate water puddle under the car w UV light! 🤔
Hey Ray, great to see you daily 👍
Absolutely LOVED the star wars clips!!
Good to see you’re getting on your feet mate.
I'll suggest a set of "Go Jacks" (or... even the Harbor Freight knock-offs) so you can hand push a car sideways in tight maneuvering conditions. On smooth concrete a 12 yr old can spin a car around in a garage without opening the garage door.
Have a 2009 Accord from new here in Australia just clocked 300000km, coincidentally got an a/c regas last week, first in 13 years. Has been an amazingly reliable car plan to keep it as long as possible. Big fan of the channel great to see you settling in to your new shop!
Just after 15:15, I think you're right in the first remark, this is a receiver/dryer. I spent a while scratching my head about the difference between it and an accumulator, and why some systems choose one over the other. As you say, they are in different positions, the larger, drum shaped accumulator is always on the low pressure side between the evaporator and the compressor, I have never seen one attached to the condenser. An accumulator traps liquid refrigerant and water to protect the compressor, allowing only gas to pass on to the compressor. Typically accumulators are used in systems with an orifice tube, which has its own particulate filter upstream of the orifice. Receiver/dryers are typically paired with a thermostatic expansion valve, protecting it by filtering particulates and trapping water upstream of the TXV. The receiver/dryer is full of high pressure liquid and it is designed to allow liquid refrigerant to pass. Once I understood how they worked, I never again got them confused.
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Many technicians just use the same terminology that customers often use. Many technicians often call ALL refrigerant "FREON" even though FREON is a registered trademark of the Chemours Company. Not all refrigerants of this type are labelled as "Freon" since Freon is a brand name for the refrigerants R-12, R-13B1, R-22, R-410A, R-502, and R-503 manufactured by The Chemours Company. The word "FREON" has become a generic descriptor for a number of halocarbon products. By speaking in a not so politically correct manor one is speaking in a language that many people understand and accept. Now pass me the CHANNELLOCK Pliers,.... oh I mean Slip Joint Pliers that are not made by CHANNELLOCK! LOL
Attitude and style make a job into an adventure!
You've got the best of both!
Great stuff man!
You can use the black scrubby sponge from Tool Rental at Home Depot inside that oil drain bin
You need to take a day and move your lifts- put the big one directly in line with the door and move the smaller one to the corner.
I second this assessment.
Yeah, couldn't hurt to move them away from the back wall a foot or so also.
If he really wants to move them he should find out who installs them and see if they can do it. I don't think that kind of stuff would make a good DIY project.
They are NOT Ray's lifts. He is renting the shop, lifts included. Money down the rabbit hole even if the owner agreed. Willing to bet Ray will not be there long term once the business is established.
@@desotosky1372 So? If it makes his job easier why not?
If right handed, align threads toward your right hand and then wrap teflon tape away from you. That's the only way I remember each time. Always Wrap Away. I really enjoy your content Ray. So glad this new shop is working out for you.
So glad the new place is up and running. Keep it up. You definitely made a great move out of that place you were in.
TEFLON TAPE TIP! As you're looking down the hole of the pipe, wrap it clockwise around the threads.
Hi from UK, nice wonderful job and running
Are you at all near Liverpool?
My wife’s a scouser. 😂
Not far about 100 Mile
Reminds me of the bad ol days of R12, when we would just fill until the bubbles in the window on the drier disappear, and call it close enough.
I came up with a little system to stop myself having brain fade with teflon tape. What I do now is hold the tape, and 'screw' the fitting into the tape, and the hand spins the fitting in the natural direction.
With the AC low on pressure it will cycle the compressor. To cycle the compressor the pressure switch would cut the relay on and off repeatedly, which would eventually cause that relay to fail. If you don't have one you really should get a Power Probe, they are one of the best electrical diagnostic tools you can get. I have a regular Power Probe, which will display voltage and ground presence and allow you to provide power and ground to a circuit and Snap Ons version of the Power Probe, which is a full on meter, with all the functions of the Power Probe. I usually just grab the Power Probe, I don't think I have ever used the meter functions of the Snap On probe. A Power Probe is a must have for checking fuses, lights, horns, radios and the like.
Hang a tennis ball from a line attached to the ceiling to indicate stop point when pulling/backing in. Simple and cheap insurance.
You need to go to Harbor Freight and buy their cheap gauge set for R134A. Most vehicles use it and it's still a viable tool since it will show pressures.
Plus you can buy the cheaper r134 only cans
So good to hear you use metric when assessing pad wear, and other stuff, Ray - makes me feel right at home! I've even learned a quart is about a litre!
I did suggest backing in with the idea that it would allow you to manoeuvre larger cars/trucks into the big lift easier 😁
So did I...!!
@@bernardcromarty485 great minds 😄
I mean he was driving a forklift around the yard. The answer is right there
@@Voltikz95 Fools seldom differ?!
The lift is too close to the corner to back in.
when you do teffy tape, turn your roll around, be way easier.
Yay , A test drive !!!
Let's call this a manual diagnosing refresher without the aid of a/c machine. And like Christmas; some assembly required. Designate a specific drawer for that tape, you will be needing it again soon. Great to have a regular stream of video content.👍😎
It’s awesome to see you working in your own shop. Now bringing cars in. And even seeing cars you worked on at previous employer. Can’t wait to bring mine in. Will need the a/c machine. Enjoy your day Ray!
Can forget all the machines required until you don’t have them 😮. Good luck acquiring what you need 😊
I think oil is not showing up in the tube because you have the ball valve closed. Also, a big magnet on the tank will hold the oil plug where you need it. There should be a tray to hold things like the new oil filter, plug, wrench, etc.
Thats the ball valve for the drain tube, it has to remain shut. The level tube is fixed to the side of the tank.
shine the blacklight on the water condensate on the ground. Car Wizard had the same issue and that came back positive.
consider switching the lifts with each other, putting the heavy duty one as a drive straight in position.
Exactly, thats what they should of done in the 1st place
Get that reasonable suggestion out of here! Heh.
So cool to see kids pushing themselves across the shop on the rollie chair. Hello Wife Unit. Ty for supporting this new adventure .. our family to yours St. Augustine.
Ray - hope you've got good insurance on the tools in your workshop - looks like a place that will be burglarised
LoL, fair warning Ray, this guy is going to break into your shop!!!!!
Ray, you have made it, you are a soon to be successful small business man and I know this because you made it onto map-quest. You first honour.
For all the suggestions to swap lift positions, there will be an issue with longer vehicles blocking access to the corner lift. This may be something Ray has to deal with on his journey to the ideal shop. Lower rent means sacrifices.
No there won't. The big lift does NOT have to be in the exact same position as the small lift, it can be relocated further to the side and back from the wall in front of the vehicle.
@@johnt.848 glad you are here to finally straighten all this bs out. This is not rocket science here people!!!! Just moving a few lifts around, and hoping they don’t collapse once in use. I’m sure the property owner is a very reasonable and understanding guy.
RAY.....I would check the cabin filter behind the glove box. My CR-V at 45,000 was totally clogged and filthy and I had no air coming out of the vents. From the looks of all the leaves you tossed, I'd take a look. It might at least allow more air out of the vents.
Ray: enjoying having his own shop and taking care of customers without having so much stress that doodly doo's are necessary.
Rays viewers: Man we are real proud of and happy for you getting into your own shop and doing your own thing, but also we are jonesing for a doodly Doo!
Just to let you know ray if it's a right hand thread you put the part in your right hand when you put the thread tape in your left hand that way it always goes on correctly
I love that you use the proper nomenclature of dirt dauber instead of mud wasp.😊❤❤❤
You sound like Schultz, “I know nothing, I see nothing “😊 Probably before your time, Hogan’s Heroes
Ray I saw a video the other day where someone used a plastic cup around the oil filter when unscrewing, that way the cup caught the spill while you kept your fingers clean, seems really clever just thought I’d share
Good tip! In all these years, I just never thought of that simple and effective thing.
Ray's work ethic is paying off, and for that, he will always have customers. Good job bro.
Installing the drain hose. Hire the handicap, ‘cause we are fun to watch!
I just fixed the same issue on my 09 accord 2.4 . Mine ended up being the THX valve attached to the evap. And believe it or not, you dont have to remove the dash to replace it. Honda even has it marked where to cut when you remove the glove box to remove the blower assemly to slide out the evap box and THX valve.
Little tip I discovered when putting teflon tape on hold the roll of teflon in the left hand and the fitting in the right with thread’s oriented like it will be installed and twist fitting to the right and your teflon will be right every time
Be careful backing cars in and setting the lift. Most 2 post lifts have shorter arms to the front and longer arms to the rear. You can screw up the balance of the car on the lift if you're not real careful. The heavy end with the motor really needs to be supported by the short arms thus balancing the cars weight.
Ray, Hondas have a clutch face wear problem due to the clutch engaging and disengaging so often. The clutch energized then doesn’t pull the clutch in due to distance caused by wear. Buy it some time by removing the center bolt and removing the shim or grinding a little off of the tip to get it closer. If too much clutch is worn down, you can find just the clutch face on eBay without buying the whole clutch.
I never knew there was a right way, and wrong way, to put on Teflon tape.. I just put it on and it worked.
I personally keep those refrigerant injection hoses and use them with the walmart 134 cans that dont have included hoses. the meter still works and even though it isnt repairing the leak, i can usually get by with getting it to the shop in a few weeks after refilling the unit.
I would hope the "can shot" was for effect.... Then you can reuse the gauge with a normal can.
Since coming across Ray and watching his videos I have concluded if you are lifting any load it is now mandatory to state "moving on up" as you lift. Being on a fork truck most of the day its become a solid habit that's not looking like it'll break any time soon
Teflon tip. Fitting in left hand tape in right start with the tape on the bottom.
Tefl9on tape is intended to reduce friction to make tightening easier. It's not intended as a sealant. 2 wraps is more than enough ! Too much of it will make threading the part into its home harder than it needs to be
Teflon Tape Winding Direction - THE PAIN IS REAL! I'm right there with you Ray, applying tape, visualizing screwing the piece in and . . . wrong way!
Just think that the tape wraps in the same direction as a nut being screwed on.
@@gedsimpson9854 see, it’s not that difficult. Thank you Ged, you would think that with Rays vast wealth of knowledge a simple roll of Teflon tape wouldn’t bring him to his knees.
Teflon tape... always go clockwise! Great seeing you working for the real man!
To put the cotter vs split pin debate to rest. From wikipedia: A cotter is a pin or wedge passing through a hole to fix parts tightly together. In British usage cotter pin has the same meaning,[1] but in the U.S. it means a split pin.
He put that to rest a long time ago. He’ll call it what he wants to call it. Everyone else doesn’t care.
Glad to see you discovering the many, many uses of Knipex Cobras, Ray!
I love how u are back working and your boss is super nice . ❤
My favorite Temperature Sensor, the Red Remove Before Flight Warning tag! .... and the Luxury of being Self Employed, DARK THIRTY don't mean a thing, gotta get the job done...
A good honest inspection with order of priority gives the vehicle owner time to space out repairs, time to save and not be strapped for cash. A return customer, Ray's big adventure, gaining shop equipment as needed.
26:33 Ray saved the day, *hoorah* I say, ok?
Ray, you are sounding a lot more relaxed than you were at you previous place of servitude. Das ist sehr gut, niche wahr. 👍
*Thank You* for the relaxed sounding videos. They are greatly appreciated. 🥳🥳🥳
Flip the roll of teflon tape over and put your thumb on the point where the tape leaves the roll, then u can tension the tape easier, with one hand!
Gracias, Buenas Noche y Hasta Mañana Raymundo
If there is one thing I know, you always have some good music playing on your videos!
I just had to have the evaporator in a 06 Jeep Liberty replaced after the mechanic just about pulled his hair out trying to find the leak. He said he got in and cranked up the blower motor and the sniffer he happened to still be holding light up instantly. The evap replacement was long job that cost me dearly!
No big deal Ray, I repair/trouble shoot AC systems with just a manifold guage. .No AC machine needed. I evacuate the system using its own compressor in vehicle. It can be done.! Dont forget to have a nice day.
when applying Teflon tape, if you hold the tape opposite or the way you hold electrical tape you can pay out the tape slower (use your thumb as a brake) and tighten it at the same time. the tape should make a figure eight or and s maneuver from the roll to the fitting. Just a tip from me to you.
We see the K-Nip-X pliers all the time. Are the Angry Pliers ever going to make a reappearance?
Consider hanging the exit door adjacent to the office, the other way so the hinges allow the door to swing all the way back against the office and out of the way.
I have a '14 Accord, 212,000 miles. Changed plugs at 120,000 miles. Only non normal service was a new sun visor. It has the 6 speed manual.😎
If you tie rags around your wrists, you don't have to worry about oil running down your arms to your pits. Especially good for xmsn fluid changes.
When you charge air conditioning without the machine turn the can upside down so you are charging with liquid not vapor. As an HVAC/R tech we don't have the fancy all in one machine (too much to move from site to site) so I'm used to using manifold gauges and all separate tools. Also you will never get the full amount out of a can because once the pressure in the can is equal to the pressure in the system it won't push in anymore, if you used all of a 1 lb can you probably about 13-14oz out of it.
Some call them cotter pins. Some call them split pins. Around here, most call them nails.
Once you've pounded them in and bent them over they're in for good and maybe forever.
@Ken Ore Not my experience. So far, my record for removal remains undefeated. But I have, a time or 3, had to deliver bad news that a past poor choice resulted in a ripped brake line.
ray i "WAS" a pipefitter for 15yrs. you are holding your ptfe tape roll up side down or backwards. with the fitting in your left hand and tape in right hand with the tape coming off of the roll away from you, it can be done with one hand. the way you are holding the roll, the tape is unspooling faster than it is being applied to your fitting.
@24:40 - I would say - you're doing it wrong, turn the tape roll around and it is much easier to control how it unwinds.