I always feel proud of myself when I think, “Ray missed reconnecting part such n such,” then 2 seconds later he says, “I need to connect such n such.” The reason I’m so proud is when I first started watching Ray, I knew next to nothing about engines. Thank you Ray for teaching me.
Yeah I was like uh Ray that gasket isn’t seated prop- than he says I had to cut filming and reinstall as the gasket kept gettin caught up, but now you can see it’s seated properly. Learned to wait until the video is over before commenting on Ray’s videos lol
I know what you mean, Ray is an excellent teacher. Because of what he has already taught us, we now see what needs to be done next. But when we first started watching him we had no idea. Great Job Ray 👍👍
Huge kudos for remaining patient every time your kiddos talk to you during challenging work. The easy path is to snap at them, hoping they'll leave you alone. But your patience despite the challenges in-hand is a great example to all us dads.
100% we forget to not put our anger onto the kiddos but they will surely appreciate the love and affection when they get older. We have 6 kids and 8 grandchildren so I know how important it is the not be stuck in your feeling and forgetting the kids have feelings to. Lucky for me the wife is calm and has helped me to be the same way. Bravo for your perfect observation. Nice.
Ray, when I first went to sea, an older Engineer, never found out how old he actually was, but he had been at sea before WW2 started, well he took me under his wing. Some of his first words were : Rod, treat every job you do as if you were doing it for your own self and treat every person as a beloved family member. Those words and the words of the Pastor at my Mothers funeral (I was 12) “Now you have a memory to live up to “ I think I have heeded those words. Ray, in many ways you remind me of that mentor !! Thank you!
Book time for the timing belt replacement is 3.5 hrs with an additional 0.2 hrs for water pump replacement. I didn't look it up but replacing the seals - front main, and cam seals (which was not done here) is another hour. So 4.7 hrs is how long this job should have taken (realistically more like 4 for someone who has done it before). The oil pump replacement was silly and he would have known it was unnecessary if he had spent two minutes reading the service manual. All that and he sends the customer away with an over tightened timing belt that may fail prematurely. This guy needs to take a step back and read the service manual before attempting jobs like this.
I think the recommendation is for a feeler gauge of 60 thousands placed between the tensioner and timing belt. also mark the the timing marks as they can be off from the factory.
You wouldn't believe how far down I had to scroll to finally find your post. I've taken a Mechatronics class where we worked with a belt driven bearing kit and I was surprised by how much slack there was on the belt when properly tensioned. I do think you're being overly critical, but I also don't think you're wrong.
I changed a timing chain on a 351 W never worked on a engine before, I was in the army and stationed at Ft Campbell on post there was a auto repair shop were you rented a space to work on your car and they supplied all the tools and there were qualified mechanics that supported you with just knowledge they weren’t there to turn any wrenches. It took me just a couple hrs to get it torn down to get the old chain out then it was closing time and I worked on it a few hours for two days till I got it put back together. Running like a top. That was a good car it was a 1969 mercury Montego. I bought it for $500.
always install the tensioner first and back it off and tighten fastener. when all is lined up release the tension on the tensioner fastener letting it apply tension to the belt. . I saw another comment I am repeating that you should always rotate the crank by hand a few revolutions to make sure the dot is in the right place when you come around again to top dead center. it becomes a habit with flat rate techs to cut corners in the rush to beat the book time. don't be one of those guys
Ditto here. An old wise mechanic thought me to do that ( turn it over at least twice then re-check the timing marks). Belts, timing chains, or gear drives, always double check. Saved my butt a couple times!👍👍
So much good stuff in this video. Still, I could feel the struggle throughout the whole thing. Imagine running into a job like this and having to slowly and methodically work through problem after problem, all while filming for others to watch? Wow. Very nice work Ray!
I hope your customer leaves you a nice tip for your due diligence. You just saved him a bunch of $$$ by avoiding soon to be failures. You did a commendable job young man! That is what makes you the best!
@George ok on this one youre right, a nissan with 300k miles would definitely be totaled by the cost of this repair, but in general, why the hell do you think people take their cars to mechanics anyway? because they expect things to be done for free?
Ray seriously underestimated this job. I hope he can explain the extras that were needed on this job due to nature of the location and condition of the additional repairs.
Free Tip 2 : make pins out of spare longer bolts by cutting the heads off and slotting the end with a saw. Thread them into a couple holes with a screwdriver/ fingers so the pan doesn't slide around while installing the first few bolts.
Am I the only one screaming "Clean those parts" before putting them back on? I know it takes time and effort, and leaving the exterior dirt/oil may be beneficial for corrosion protection. But I always clean everything possible, inside and out when I work on my cars. I like to keep my cars clean enough to eat off of. As Ray would say: "Shiny"!
Not as painful to watch as the previous one; SOP is light grease on the crank nose for the sprocket & pulley so you don't go through the trying ordeal again(or for the next mechanic) . Can't believe there wasn't a timing belt tension tool usually needed plus a lock nut for the tensioner pulley. Finally, had you kept the outer fan belt that drives the water pump loose, the fan pulley would rotate easily so no "bumping" of the engine (The tightening bolt a lock bolt are easily accessible). Recommend you get some Permatex #2 for gaskets and a small parts washer (cheap at HF) to keep clients happy.
You should always rotate the engine at least once after installation and tension of the belt to recheck the timing marks still line up before putting covers back on. Just to be safe.
Ray, the battle between you and the Nissan finally came to a finish with you as the winner. I saw every episode and I really respect your patience with this calamity. You proved that never backing down wins in the end. I'll never buy a Nissan 3.3 but I did enjoy the fight to win superiority.
I have a 3.5 pathy, afaik it has a chain rather than a belt, the whole area it is in is an oil gally. I'm sure it's even worse to work on, but that suv has taken me anywhere I asked it, with very few complaints.
Ahoy Ray, regarding tricky to hold onto gaskets: You can use a few zip-ties to hold the gasket, then thread in a few bolts (not tightly) and then you cut and remove the zip-ties and now the bolts will hold the gasket for regular operations. Just a wee trick I've done by ChrisFix.
Persistence! AND Skill! AND patience AND Tenacity.! All with dashes of humor. You have my total admiration. Thank you for taking us along on this automotive surgery.
Ray, the brake clean!!!?? I don’t ask for a lot in life. You deprived me of seeing all that oil/coolant being washed away from the front of the motor. I know this was a PITA for you, but I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing.
Yes, that darn oil pan reminds me of my Camaro that has NO ROOM to remove it without raising up the darn motor....like just NUTS...so, I could feel his annoyance at fighting with it! I know I do. And oil pan gaskets don't always last either. Sigh.
I really enjoyed this. I have been fixing my quad over the last three days, and today it took forever just to reattach the plastic body panels. Every screw fought valiantly not to go into its hole, some managed to lose the spring clip threaded part, until I could find it. But if you don't finish the job you don't have a vehicle so you just keep plodding on. So it was nice to watch someone else beating the vehicle back into life.
I know you are probably working in a nice warm garage, but, have you tried using a hair dryer to help move the parts a bit? Warming the plastic etc will help them be more flexible and less likely to crack or break. It's a trick I learned from a pro installer. It may help you next time:)
I sometimes use some homemade studs, I’ve got several sizes made up, for securing the location of sumps and the like. It takes a few minutes longer but doesn’t half get rid of the frustration Ray. You’re a very good mechanic.
Yeah, all you got to do is use a small screw driver (gently) and pop out that seal on the oil pump and press/drive in a new one. Also doing the cam seals would be ideal too and usually part of this service. And don't forget the fan shroud is 2 piece and make it a ton easier to mount the fan then drop the radiator in with main shroud on it after the fan, bolt it down, and then pop the little lower half shroud in. But, you have definitely learned a lot on this one. I'm surprised you haven't worked on this engine before. It's in older Frontiers, Xterras, Pathfinders, 84-89 Z's, and the equivalent infinity models. The dohc is also in a few models. Twice the cams, twice the fun!
Brings back memories of an 87 Maxima we owned. I think I did the timing belt twice during the course of our ownership. NOT very mechanic-friendly. I feel your pain, Ray. Way to stick with it. Thanks for bringing us along.
I am always amazed about how your phalanges perform. Your manual dexterity is unbelievable. What an outstanding job. You need to post a sign that says “Old Nisans need not apply”. 😅
Nice job staying with this one I think we have all had one of these that just go off the rails. Nice work taking care of your customer and completing the job with quality results.
I did one of these a couple years ago but it was a 4WD which is even worse. Getting that pan on and off...oohf...Not an easy job. That whine when revving it is the timing belt tensioner a little too tight. It's important to follow the service data for tensioning those manual tensioners.
One of Ray's best vids. The reality of a job going all wonky, the time, frustration, still trying to be careful on fussy stuff and yet feeling the irritation the entire thing is causing you. I imagine almost anyone that does any kind of job (office, janitor, financial lawyer, CNC operator, waitress, etc..) can identify & feel it as Ray was willing to film it for us. I know sometimes I critique (anti-seize & no torque wrenches) but this project hit home on what jobs can sometimes feel like (but we don't film & post them). Terrific video.
Total respect for your patience, and resilience when problem after problem rears its ugly head. What looked like an easy 4 or 5 hour belt job turned into a 12 hour plus job, I hope the customer appreciated all the work that went into it. At least they can see how much aggravation it gave you, and hopefully, they appreciate it in dollar bills to you. Also, your handling of the kids being around, most of us would show far less patience with ours at that age and a swift "Go away" would escape my lips before I realised I had said it. You have fa far faar more patience than I will ever have. Thanks for 3 excellent training videos, on how to handle "roadblocks" as you call them. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Hey Ray, that vehicle looked like it was well maintained and I'm pleased to see that you changed all of those parts while you were in there. Pretty complicated engine that one. Great to see you persevere through it with your usual calm patience. Cheers!
If more mechanics took the care that this man does, there would be far fewer problems with people with their cars, and more trust out there! Thanks for showing just what it takes to have real integrity, and honesty, and that it pays to go the extra mile for people! That's why you will succeed in hard times when others hit the dust. YOU are the reason. Great job man!!
@@AM-vl5ms I don't know what you are referring to? But, for myself, I have never installed a belt of any kind inside out! I have had to replace the steering pump a couple of times along with the water pump. Using rebuilt ones for cars tends not to last as long as one would like. Have a great day.
Compared the crank sprocket sliding on at 10:16 to how difficult it was to remove in the earlier video - Ray, you earned that win big time! Great job, thanks for the vids.
Nice work man, I understand your frustration, some vehicles are a total pain in the A.. words to work on, glad you got through it with your usual grace and style. The end result is definitely worth it 😎
nice job but what a nightmare just for timing belt. I think you forgot to tighten the clamp hose band near the air flow sensor, its was untighten first and then you decided to remove the whole unit with airflow filter and tubing, but during the reinstallations it was still loose
He still needs to "hone" his craft though. I'm not really sure how gets away with not torqueing things properly. I guess who cares, keeping with today's society lol. The timing belt wasn't properly tensioned either...
Mr ray you are my favorite not just mechanic but actual RUclips entertainment provider. You are funny and provide real life and proper automotive practices in business and technical principals. Enjoy naw, love you content and channel. I have been there on those jobs and is always fun when you get pulled down the rabbit hole which leads to much unanticipated work but you get to and choose to do it the proper way. Although tedious these jobs are most rewarding when done mentally. you marched through with gentlemanly scholarship and positive attitude.
Wow! Ray, that was a true lesson in perseverance and determination if I ever saw one. Never give up. Anything man can make Ray can fix. Great job Master Rainman! You rock! 🫡
I feel your pain. I have an Xterra 3.3L I tore the motor apart to do what your doing plus pulling heads for a few bad valves. I've never been a huge Nissan fan but i bought it cheap and was happy when it was all back together. She's awesome in the snow as well.
I normally turn the engine over manually several times and make sure all the marks come back in to alignment and make sure there is no binding where valves touch pistons and be like "How ya doing" Better to know now than when you turn the key the first time.
From setup, to 2nd line up, they would rotate through a variable number of times, before re-aligning again. They will ALWAYS realign… it just may take a large number of rotations.
Wow, I was almost questioning my existence replacing the single serpentine belt on a Fusion 2.5l None of this job looked like anything I would want to attempt.
Dang it!!! 3 part video and not 1 brake clean scene! Although there were plenty of opportunities! Great job and sometimes we run into these that eat our lunch and dinner!
Noticed the last belt installed said “MADE IN CHINA”. The unemployment rate in China must be zero. Turns my stomach to see that written on nearly everything. Importing everything from China, including COVID. What’s wrong with us?
Ray, I know this job frustrated you, but I appreciate you uploading it including the mistakes. It shows that even the professionals have bad days, and it speaks volumes about your character that you didn’t edit it out. It was a very entertaining series!
Something funny Nissan (at least) likes to do to their engines is that the same engine (VG33E) has slight physical differences based on which model they place it in. For example, this same engine in the 2000-'04 Xterra has the power steering pump on the passenger side of the engine; the oil filter screws on below the crankshaft pulley (jutting downwards towards the radiator) so definitely a different engine block from the Pathfinder in this video; the alternator is down low on the driver side, etc. Also there's major differences in their VQ35DE (especially between the transversely and longitudinally mounted ones). Like WTH! BTW: For those thinking the oil pan business was a super difficult job, remember there're some with the front differential (4WD variant). Honourable Mention: Installation/removal of spark plug on cylinder 6.😩
Nice Star Trek reference. I knew you were a fan. I’m only 5’9” so working on the trucks are alway fun reaching over the engine bay.. We see the reason your so successful in this video and others due to your ability to remain calm and keep working till the job is done. Bravo sir.
Watching this job made me very tense. I can't imaging how Ray felt during all the struggles. I guess you have to have a lot of patience to be a mechanic!
#3: Ray, a good mechanic (of which you are one) always is able to, innovate, adapt & overcome; you are innovative, adaptive and able to overcome and if that doesn't work, just use a bigger hammer!
Ray, you need to start using the Scotty method of estimating. However long you think the job will take, multiply that by four. This way you can keep your reputation as a miracle worker. 😉 Seriously though, you do have the patience of Job. I hope your customer saw these videos and can appreciate what it takes to get their vehicle repaired.
I just love all your videos. I really learn so much just by watching all the different cars, trucks etc that you work on. I only have an 85 Camaro I rebuilt and have driven for over 25 years and still do, but, I sure love seeing all the different ways motors work. They sure could use a lot fewer 'stuff and plugs' on them, as I think simpler is better, but that's just me I guess! Anyway, thanks for always being cheerful, informative, and being an honest human. That 'wrench gravity or nut gravity always cracks me up!LOL I also love your ending. Have yourself a great day too buddy!!:) Please say HI also to you lovely Wife Unit!LOL She's a great person! Lucky you! So glad you are enjoying your own shop! Pays to be your own boss. Good on you:) Cheers from Canada.
I would have cranked that engine over by hand so many times when the covers were off to make sure nothing was binding, timing belts got me paranoid like that.....
I feel your pain in this Nissan Ray. When you got to the front seal I knew exactly what you were in for. The one sure thing about mechanic work, there's that one day everything you touch turns to poowy. Thank you for keeping your cool and being a great HONEST mechanic. Shows the real honesty in a man. Honesty and integrity are priceless. That's one of the main reasons I follow your content.
As a fellow mechanic for 24 years I bid no offense. However, I thoroughly enjoyed you getting your ass handed to you by the fine engineering of the Nissan/Datsun Corp. Keep the videos coming. We'll done!
I have a yellow paint marker I use for that kind of situation. I picked it up at a job I worked where I would use it to label heavy equipment for things like oil filter numbers and capacities.
Very long videos, the way I like it!. If you do a repair and it is easy for anyone to do it, I don't think I'll be enticed to watch it. But a difficult repair, full of surprises, that's what I want to watch. You, as a Master Tech, found all kinds of big and small problems and you found a way to solve every small detail until full fruition and another vehicle repaired. Thank you for sharing.
I was thought that timing belt tensioner spring should do all the tensioning by itself, to be right, and then just to tight tensioner in that position.
Given all the various brands, makes, models, engines, engineering styles, differences, etc, im amazed with all the different parts and differences anything gets done right. For anyone to get most right is impressive. There is enough despair in the world. Everyone has their specific ways and pickys too. I torque everything i can find a torque spec for. We all live and learn. Unfortunately the hard way sometimes. That causes enough despair. We need more positive support in the world. We all have our differences. Similarities are what unite us😁. Not Differences.
Idk I was watching this and Im positive he is off a tooth on both cams leading to loss of efficiency look at the white dot and the white line Im doing my Qx4 right now and it's possible to get the dot on the cams and the line on the belt to line up with the dot on the cam back plate. Start installing the belt on the bottom crank first then the driver cam then the passenger cam the tensioner will eat up remaining slack and pull marks to the correct spot run the motor turn the engine by hand then turn it on with only the timing belt installed nothing else give it slight revs if it's whines? it's to tight. If it slaps it's to loose. Adjusts accordingly and when quiet at revs and no whines proceed with the rest of the install the idle will be high due to TPS being disconnected but will relearn with a drive or 3 around the block and cycles of the engine on and off will restore rpm to correct idle speed 850-900 rpm at fully warmed up idle
You know your watching a genuine and honest video when mistakes are not edited out off camera but instead are included to help us all know exactly what the pitfalls are and how to deal with them. Great video Ray !
I think ONE mistake was edited off camera. It appeared to me the belt tensioner wasn't co-operating as he was trying to tighten it at first. After a bit, he was tighteninging it in a different direction...and it worked! Scrolling back the video a bit it was apparent he'd re-oriented it off camera. Definitely applaud him for getting it right as a less astute/lazy mechanic might not have with disastrous results down the road. Still, someone watching this with an idea of doing the job on their own high mileage Pathfinder might not catch it like he did so a good place for another "full disclosure" moment!
And Ray filming it all while battling thru is quite elucidating as to the degree of experience and professionalism needed to complete even the most frustrating errand! Thanks for sharing, Ray. Makes my upcoming 4.7 Tundra TB Kit job seem a breeze!!!
I am in awe of your talent to labor through each issue that suddenly is raised as you progress through this repair with verbal quips that make the problems more palatible. Your ability to adapt and adjust with a new approach for each obsticle is simply inspirational. Thanks for a terrific video that really captures this pain in the ass job.
I hope you noticed that blaring belt whine after you started the engine. It sounded very much like a timing belt too tight. Although you did mention that a spring tensioner is used, on some models there is still some adjustment to make for proper spring tension and tensioner travel. You didn't mention if it applies here. I would hate to see this vehicle come back on a hook from a failed timing belt due to over tightening. Every timing belt job I did in my career involved manually rotating the crank several times to recheck for proper belt timing and tension after the new belt is in place. It saved our shop many a comeback. Like they say, better safe than sorry. Otherwise I like what you're doing.
Hello Ray , i normaly turn the pully round by hand , 2 full revolutions before im happy with timing belts, a word to others when changing timing belt, (depends what engine] change water pump as well as tensioner, i knew that job on the pathfinder was gonna be a big job, fiddly,time consuming,but hey you did it,congrats.
I agree I always hand turn the engine twice to make sure the timing is correct and everything lines up before refitting everything but still I enjoyed the video
A mechanic for over forty years, I’ve learned to use loctite or never seize on just about everything where so the next time it needs work, (and it will), the fastener will still be there, or will be easily removed as needed.
@@steveperry5225 good stuff, theres a food grade anti seize you can use , non toxic and good in all temperatures, im not a qualified mech , but just learnt overtime, my brother in laws not a brick layer but does a job like a pro...havent done any work on cars lately as i have a nearly new one...
Great Job Ray, you did it, I knew you would, you got everything back together, no leaks, and it sounds good. I know this job had you stress at times, you stayed with it, and got the job done. Proud of you buddy !!
When you originally disassembled the air horn, you loosened the clamp right behind the MAF sensor but then decided to just loosen the clamp at the manifold and take it all off in one piece. The problem is that you never retightened that clamp right behind the MAF sensor. You can see it spinning loose at 51:04.
Ray, if you read this, am I wrong for thinking the Timing Belt Tensioner Spring is supposed to be the one adding Tension to the belt, or is it there to make removal easier, or is it just some random piece???
He did it completely wrong. The tensioner spring aplies the preload, you rotate the engine toward the tensioner and tighten the nut to lock the tensioner down.
Amazing tip with the paper clip thingy to hold the belt to the sprockets. I am constantly amazed at your vast vehicle/engine knowledge. Keep up the good work, Ray!
If it were my truck, I would've wanted all that stuff fixed too. I had a 2000 Chevrolet Express that had a mystery oil leak. It wasn't burning oil because the plugs looked good, but I just couldn'd figure out where the oil was going, no spots on the driveway. My mechanic discovered a leak in the oil cooler lines that only leaked when the engine was running. It was SO nice to not have an oil leak anymore. Got some good miles out of that van without loosing oil.
I'm like,,,,NOoooooo! It's folded and NOT sealed right Ray! Then, I'm like....he sees it and is messing with me. He has been known to do that to see if we are paying attention.
Great job Ray!!! 🤪 I can’t help to think that somewhere the engineers that designed this thing are sitting back laughing their asses off. They’re probably thinking, how can we stick more crap into this on our next vehicle so there’s absolutely NO room to work without pulling the engine.
Engineers of anything that might require service should have to do a service to understand the complexities of repairs. That way they'd DESIGN things to be serviced easily.
I don't member who said it but it's so true, some mechanic had an affair with the engineer of those Toyotas so he or she took up all the room as possible!!
This job was like a home renovation. Every time you peel back a layer you expose more problems. Good to know you're there to fix the issues instead of ignoring them and leaving for the next guy.
Permatex makes this spray can stuff called "Hi-Tack" that's really good at keeping gaskets in place while you assemble things. Did we coat the crankshaft seal with Vaseline prior to assembling?
@@nononsenseBennetthe dry fit and refit without oil. he was overwhelmed with suppressed frustrations, forgot basic seal install caution. Wonder if customer turned down $10 extra cam seal replacement?
@@forgetfulme1719 This video series should be MANDATORY viewing by customers who are having this type of service done so they understand all the time and materials/parts required. Many people think mechanics are just ripping them off with 'upsales' to earn the shop more money. WRONG! A good mechanic will replace parts they know will fail so the job doesn't have to be redone, saving the customer money in the long run.
Glad you saw that. I was concerned! Would have been horrible to realize after it was all together again. I think this whole job would have been easier if you had removed the passenger seat and the headliner first🤪
you are just an amazing individual! I do not know if I could have ever done, what you did to fix that truck. great job congratulations on finishing it with your sanity.
maybe start getting into the habit of looking at the service data before starting a job like this. you pay so much money for it (access to ALL Data) you may as well use it! expensive lesson if you had to eat all the extra labour and parts on this job
At the risk of trying to teach grandma to suck eggs....when faced with an oil pan like this, why not use some temporary alignment studs to help out? One or two each side, just some lengths of all-thread or suitable bolts with the heads cut off, and just in case, cut a slot across one end so you can remove them with a screwdriver if need be. I always use that technique when removing or refitting a gearbox as it just makes life so much easier. Before you've done very many, you'll have a set of studs to cover pretty much everything you'll come across. Time invested almost none, same for the cost. Time and aggravation saved....priceless. The lack of love for this job was obvious - no brake-clean bath for some of those naaasty looking covers :(
You know when there are 17,000 of us waiting on your videos in the first two hours that you are doing something right. Frustrating job but excellent job Ray.
I always feel proud of myself when I think, “Ray missed reconnecting part such n such,” then 2 seconds later he says, “I need to connect such n such.” The reason I’m so proud is when I first started watching Ray, I knew next to nothing about engines. Thank you Ray for teaching me.
Yeah I was like uh Ray that gasket isn’t seated prop- than he says I had to cut filming and reinstall as the gasket kept gettin caught up, but now you can see it’s seated properly. Learned to wait until the video is over before commenting on Ray’s videos lol
It's pretty bad when you become an 'arm chair' mechanic.....😂
I know what you mean, Ray is an excellent teacher. Because of what he has already taught us, we now see what needs to be done next. But when we first started watching him we had no idea. Great Job Ray 👍👍
@James Lee Also known as "mouth wrenches "
Educational fee’s in the post lol
Huge kudos for remaining patient every time your kiddos talk to you during challenging work. The easy path is to snap at them, hoping they'll leave you alone. But your patience despite the challenges in-hand is a great example to all us dads.
100% we forget to not put our anger onto the kiddos but they will surely appreciate the love and affection when they get older. We have 6 kids and 8 grandchildren so I know how important it is the not be stuck in your feeling and forgetting the kids have feelings to. Lucky for me the wife is calm and has helped me to be the same way. Bravo for your perfect observation. Nice.
Ray, when I first went to sea, an older Engineer, never found out how old he actually was, but he had been at sea before WW2 started, well he took me under his wing. Some of his first words were : Rod, treat every job you do as if you were doing it for your own self and treat every person as a beloved family member. Those words and the words of the Pastor at my Mothers funeral (I was 12) “Now you have a memory to live up to “
I think I have heeded those words.
Ray, in many ways you remind me of that mentor !!
Thank you!
Man, I hope the owner of this vehicle really appreciates the job you did. Kudos Ray!
Was the steering pump belt inside out?
Sad thing is, being a Nissan the chances of a quick death after this repair may be likely.
@@BD-fw2gm looked like it
@@ReachOutToWilliam Noooo don't say that! I just ordered a new one.
Me too!
The only thing I would have like to seen is you clean the old oil/grease off the lower and upper cam belt covers! It wouldn't have taken long.
Book time for the timing belt replacement is 3.5 hrs with an additional 0.2 hrs for water pump replacement. I didn't look it up but replacing the seals - front main, and cam seals (which was not done here) is another hour. So 4.7 hrs is how long this job should have taken (realistically more like 4 for someone who has done it before). The oil pump replacement was silly and he would have known it was unnecessary if he had spent two minutes reading the service manual. All that and he sends the customer away with an over tightened timing belt that may fail prematurely. This guy needs to take a step back and read the service manual before attempting jobs like this.
I think the recommendation is for a feeler gauge of 60 thousands placed between the tensioner and timing belt. also mark the the timing marks as they can be
off from the factory.
i heard the moan also at startup, over tightened timing belt usually causes tensioner failure. He will be getting another wrinkled receipt..
You wouldn't believe how far down I had to scroll to finally find your post. I've taken a Mechatronics class where we worked with a belt driven bearing kit and I was surprised by how much slack there was on the belt when properly tensioned. I do think you're being overly critical, but I also don't think you're wrong.
Also if look at the passenger side cam was off a tooth also this guys goes to far on some jobs
Folks, if you don't like his work, why are you here?
I changed a timing chain on a 351 W never worked on a engine before, I was in the army and stationed at Ft Campbell on post there was a auto repair shop were you rented a space to work on your car and they supplied all the tools and there were qualified mechanics that supported you with just knowledge they weren’t there to turn any wrenches. It took me just a couple hrs to get it torn down to get the old chain out then it was closing time and I worked on it a few hours for two days till I got it put back together. Running like a top. That was a good car it was a 1969 mercury Montego. I bought it for $500.
Just did this a few months ago on a 2000 pathfinder I found for $350. Definitely a PITA.
always install the tensioner first and back it off and tighten fastener. when all is lined up release the tension on the tensioner fastener letting it apply tension to the belt. . I saw another comment I am repeating that you should always rotate the crank by hand a few revolutions to make sure the dot is in the right place when you come around again to top dead center. it becomes a habit with flat rate techs to cut corners in the rush to beat the book time. don't be one of those guys
Couldn't have put it better myself.
Ditto here. An old wise mechanic thought me to do that ( turn it over at least twice then re-check the timing marks). Belts, timing chains, or gear drives, always double check. Saved my butt a couple times!👍👍
So much good stuff in this video. Still, I could feel the struggle throughout the whole thing. Imagine running into a job like this and having to slowly and methodically work through problem after problem, all while filming for others to watch? Wow. Very nice work Ray!
I hope the owner watches the video.
sounds like my experiences with them as a shade tree mechanic, aging Nissans with CVT its always 'oh wait there's another part to fix..'.
I hope your customer leaves you a nice tip for your due diligence. You just saved him a bunch of $$$ by avoiding soon to be failures. You did a commendable job young man! That is what makes you the best!
@George let me guess. You know a guy who can “do it cheaper.”
@George ok on this one youre right, a nissan with 300k miles would definitely be totaled by the cost of this repair, but in general, why the hell do you think people take their cars to mechanics anyway? because they expect things to be done for free?
Ray seriously underestimated this job. I hope he can explain the extras that were needed on this job due to nature of the location and condition of the additional repairs.
@@jamram9924 I assume he checked with the customer before doing all this unforseen work
@@goawaygoawaynow I assume he didn’t because he mentioned a 13 hour job versus a four hour job. That’s a lot of labor for a one man shop to absorb.
Free Tip 2 : make pins out of spare longer bolts by cutting the heads off and slotting the end with a saw. Thread them into a couple holes with a screwdriver/ fingers so the pan doesn't slide around while installing the first few bolts.
Am I the only one screaming "Clean those parts" before putting them back on? I know it takes time and effort, and leaving the exterior dirt/oil may be beneficial for corrosion protection. But I always clean everything possible, inside and out when I work on my cars. I like to keep my cars clean enough to eat off of. As Ray would say: "Shiny"!
Not as painful to watch as the previous one; SOP is light grease on the crank nose for the sprocket & pulley so you don't go through the trying ordeal again(or for the next mechanic) . Can't believe there wasn't a timing belt tension tool usually needed plus a lock nut for the tensioner pulley. Finally, had you kept the outer fan belt that drives the water pump loose, the fan pulley would rotate easily so no "bumping" of the engine (The tightening bolt a lock bolt are easily accessible).
Recommend you get some Permatex #2 for gaskets and a small parts washer (cheap at HF) to keep clients happy.
You should always rotate the engine at least once after installation and tension of the belt to recheck the timing marks still line up before putting covers back on. Just to be safe.
Ray, the battle between you and the Nissan finally came to a finish with you as the winner. I saw every episode and I really respect your patience with this calamity. You proved that never backing down wins in the end. I'll never buy a Nissan 3.3 but I did enjoy the fight to win superiority.
I have a 3.5 pathy, afaik it has a chain rather than a belt, the whole area it is in is an oil gally. I'm sure it's even worse to work on, but that suv has taken me anywhere I asked it, with very few complaints.
Ahoy Ray, regarding tricky to hold onto gaskets: You can use a few zip-ties to hold the gasket, then thread in a few bolts (not tightly) and then you cut and remove the zip-ties and now the bolts will hold the gasket for regular operations. Just a wee trick I've done by ChrisFix.
Way to hang in there and go the extra mile for the customer 👊 If they keep up on routine maintenance they should get another almost 300k.
Persistence! AND Skill! AND patience AND Tenacity.! All with dashes of humor. You have my total admiration. Thank you for taking us along on this automotive surgery.
Ray, the brake clean!!!?? I don’t ask for a lot in life. You deprived me of seeing all that oil/coolant being washed away from the front of the motor.
I know this was a PITA for you, but I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing.
I was on the edge of my seat while you were maneuvering the oil pan into it's home,I was feeling your pain ray.good job as usual..
Yes, that darn oil pan reminds me of my Camaro that has NO ROOM to remove it without raising up the darn motor....like just NUTS...so, I could feel his annoyance at fighting with it! I know I do. And oil pan gaskets don't always last either. Sigh.
I really enjoyed this. I have been fixing my quad over the last three days, and today it took forever just to reattach the plastic body panels. Every screw fought valiantly not to go into its hole, some managed to lose the spring clip threaded part, until I could find it. But if you don't finish the job you don't have a vehicle so you just keep plodding on. So it was nice to watch someone else beating the vehicle back into life.
I know you are probably working in a nice warm garage, but, have you tried using a hair dryer to help move the parts a bit? Warming the plastic etc will help them be more flexible and less likely to crack or break. It's a trick I learned from a pro installer. It may help you next time:)
I sometimes use some homemade studs, I’ve got several sizes made up, for securing the location of sumps and the like. It takes a few minutes longer but doesn’t half get rid of the frustration Ray. You’re a very good mechanic.
So do I. It pays off to check before reassembly!?,
Was the steering pump belt inside out?
@@BD-fw2gm I doubt that, it’s a poly- V style.
@@mikepickett3277 does that mean the ribs face outward? or that it can go either way?
@AM the old belt had the ribs on the inside, but it's hard to see which way it's tappered in the video.
That's a great tip on the binder clip for holding the timing belt. Thanks!!
Yeah, all you got to do is use a small screw driver (gently) and pop out that seal on the oil pump and press/drive in a new one. Also doing the cam seals would be ideal too and usually part of this service.
And don't forget the fan shroud is 2 piece and make it a ton easier to mount the fan then drop the radiator in with main shroud on it after the fan, bolt it down, and then pop the little lower half shroud in.
But, you have definitely learned a lot on this one. I'm surprised you haven't worked on this engine before. It's in older Frontiers, Xterras, Pathfinders, 84-89 Z's, and the equivalent infinity models. The dohc is also in a few models. Twice the cams, twice the fun!
Brings back memories of an 87 Maxima we owned. I think I did the timing belt twice during the course of our ownership. NOT very mechanic-friendly. I feel your pain, Ray. Way to stick with it. Thanks for bringing us along.
I am always amazed about how your phalanges perform. Your manual dexterity is unbelievable. What an outstanding job. You need to post a sign that says “Old Nisans need not apply”. 😅
You sure could have used some help from, "Ohhhhh Peetuhhhhh" when replacing that pan.
Nice job staying with this one I think we have all had one of these that just go off the rails. Nice work taking care of your customer and completing the job with quality results.
I did one of these a couple years ago but it was a 4WD which is even worse. Getting that pan on and off...oohf...Not an easy job. That whine when revving it is the timing belt tensioner a little too tight. It's important to follow the service data for tensioning those manual tensioners.
One of Ray's best vids. The reality of a job going all wonky, the time, frustration, still trying to be careful on fussy stuff and yet feeling the irritation the entire thing is causing you. I imagine almost anyone that does any kind of job (office, janitor, financial lawyer, CNC operator, waitress, etc..) can identify & feel it as Ray was willing to film it for us.
I know sometimes I critique (anti-seize & no torque wrenches) but this project hit home on what jobs can sometimes feel like (but we don't film & post them). Terrific video.
Total respect for your patience, and resilience when problem after problem rears its ugly head. What looked like an easy 4 or 5 hour belt job turned into a 12 hour plus job, I hope the customer appreciated all the work that went into it. At least they can see how much aggravation it gave you, and hopefully, they appreciate it in dollar bills to you. Also, your handling of the kids being around, most of us would show far less patience with ours at that age and a swift "Go away" would escape my lips before I realised I had said it. You have fa far faar more patience than I will ever have. Thanks for 3 excellent training videos, on how to handle "roadblocks" as you call them. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Hey Ray, that vehicle looked like it was well maintained and I'm pleased to see that you changed all of those parts while you were in there. Pretty complicated engine that one. Great to see you persevere through it with your usual calm patience. Cheers!
If more mechanics took the care that this man does, there would be far fewer problems with people with their cars, and more trust out there! Thanks for showing just what it takes to have real integrity, and honesty, and that it pays to go the extra mile for people! That's why you will succeed in hard times when others hit the dust. YOU are the reason. Great job man!!
@@vickikgibson9470 was the steering pump belt inside out?
@@AM-vl5ms notched on top
@@AM-vl5ms I don't know what you are referring to? But, for myself, I have never installed a belt of any kind inside out! I have had to replace the steering pump a couple of times along with the water pump. Using rebuilt ones for cars tends not to last as long as one would like. Have a great day.
We must not have watched the same video....
After watching this, I bet those PT Cruisers are lookin' a bit more "user friendly" than before
Oh man, experience shows. Well done. Amazing that you can keep us glued even with routine stuff.
Compared the crank sprocket sliding on at 10:16 to how difficult it was to remove in the earlier video - Ray, you earned that win big time! Great job, thanks for the vids.
Was the steering pump belt inside out?
Nice work man, I understand your frustration, some vehicles are a total pain in the A.. words to work on, glad you got through it with your usual grace and style. The end result is definitely worth it 😎
I have invented whole new dictionaries full of new, bad, language....
@@ssnerd583…you too? LoL 😂 🤣😆
Was the steering pump belt inside out?
nice job but what a nightmare just for timing belt. I think you forgot to tighten the clamp hose band near the air flow sensor, its was untighten first and then you decided to remove the whole unit with airflow filter and tubing, but during the reinstallations it was still loose
You are such a fantastic mechanic and it’s not just a job or business or provider but a “ CRAFT” and you are very good at it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
He still needs to "hone" his craft though. I'm not really sure how gets away with not torqueing things properly. I guess who cares, keeping with today's society lol. The timing belt wasn't properly tensioned either...
Was the steering pump belt inside out?
@@BD-fw2gm looked like it!
@@steveg8337 think he torque's them off camera
@@wisfull11 well if he does he has to loosen them back up again after reefing on them with an impact...
Mr ray you are my favorite not just mechanic but actual RUclips entertainment provider. You are funny and provide real life and proper automotive practices in business and technical principals. Enjoy naw, love you content and channel. I have been there on those jobs and is always fun when you get pulled down the rabbit hole which leads to much unanticipated work but you get to and choose to do it the proper way. Although tedious these jobs are most rewarding when done mentally. you marched through with gentlemanly scholarship and positive attitude.
Wow! Ray, that was a true lesson in perseverance and determination if I ever saw one. Never give up. Anything man can make Ray can fix. Great job Master Rainman! You rock! 🫡
I feel your pain. I have an Xterra 3.3L I tore the motor apart to do what your doing plus pulling heads for a few bad valves. I've never been a huge Nissan fan but i bought it cheap and was happy when it was all back together. She's awesome in the snow as well.
I normally turn the engine over manually several times and make sure all the marks come back in to alignment and make sure there is no binding where valves touch pistons and be like "How ya doing" Better to know now than when you turn the key the first time.
Agreed, for sure. No need to have bent valves now. The last thing I think you want to do now is a valve job.
With a 2 to 1 ratio how on earth would they line up again ?
From setup, to 2nd line up, they would rotate through a variable number of times, before re-aligning again. They will ALWAYS realign… it just may take a large number of rotations.
It's a non interference engine.
@@tomasnagy4518 rotate it twice🥴
Wow, I was almost questioning my existence replacing the single serpentine belt on a Fusion 2.5l
None of this job looked like anything I would want to attempt.
Ray, you've upset me.... You never cleaned the covers before you re-installed them :( lol Keep up the excellent work though man.
Dang it!!! 3 part video and not 1 brake clean scene! Although there were plenty of opportunities! Great job and sometimes we run into these that eat our lunch and dinner!
This is one of the most involved jobs I've seen you do. Very good to see the patience, focus, and professionalism.
Was the steering pump belt inside out?
@@BD-fw2gm looked like it
@B.D. The belt is correct. The “V” is in the pulley
I realize this is a year ago but was so much fun to watch! all 12 videos LOL! I think it was 3
Noticed the last belt installed said “MADE IN CHINA”. The unemployment rate in China must be zero. Turns my stomach to see that written on nearly everything. Importing everything from China, including COVID. What’s wrong with us?
Ray, I know this job frustrated you, but I appreciate you uploading it including the mistakes. It shows that even the professionals have bad days, and it speaks volumes about your character that you didn’t edit it out. It was a very entertaining series!
Something funny Nissan (at least) likes to do to their engines is that the same engine (VG33E) has slight physical differences based on which model they place it in. For example, this same engine in the 2000-'04 Xterra has the power steering pump on the passenger side of the engine; the oil filter screws on below the crankshaft pulley (jutting downwards towards the radiator) so definitely a different engine block from the Pathfinder in this video; the alternator is down low on the driver side, etc. Also there's major differences in their VQ35DE (especially between the transversely and longitudinally mounted ones). Like WTH!
BTW: For those thinking the oil pan business was a super difficult job, remember there're some with the front differential (4WD variant).
Honourable Mention: Installation/removal of spark plug on cylinder 6.😩
Nice Star Trek reference. I knew you were a fan. I’m only 5’9” so working on the trucks are alway fun reaching over the engine bay.. We see the reason your so successful in this video and others due to your ability to remain calm and keep working till the job is done. Bravo sir.
Watching this job made me very tense. I can't imaging how Ray felt during all the struggles. I guess you have to have a lot of patience to be a mechanic!
Nissan.....the Ford of the import world! Stupid brackets, brackets for brackets, a ton of extra stuff for nothing. Glad you persevered!
#3: Ray, a good mechanic (of which you are one) always is able to, innovate, adapt & overcome; you are innovative, adaptive and able to overcome and if that doesn't work, just use a bigger hammer!
Ray, you need to start using the Scotty method of estimating. However long you think the job will take, multiply that by four. This way you can keep your reputation as a miracle worker. 😉
Seriously though, you do have the patience of Job.
I hope your customer saw these videos and can appreciate what it takes to get their vehicle repaired.
Great job Ray !! Your knowledge and patience are probably the biggest tools in your tool box !
Ray, you are the maestro for a complicated automobile orchestra! Bravo!
I just love all your videos. I really learn so much just by watching all the different cars, trucks etc that you work on. I only have an 85 Camaro I rebuilt and have driven for over 25 years and still do, but, I sure love seeing all the different ways motors work. They sure could use a lot fewer 'stuff and plugs' on them, as I think simpler is better, but that's just me I guess! Anyway, thanks for always being cheerful, informative, and being an honest human. That 'wrench gravity or nut gravity always cracks me up!LOL I also love your ending. Have yourself a great day too buddy!!:) Please say HI also to you lovely Wife Unit!LOL She's a great person! Lucky you! So glad you are enjoying your own shop! Pays to be your own boss. Good on you:) Cheers from Canada.
Lmao no sealant on the oil pump gasket.... oh ohhh
"It goes wherever it fits, that's where it goes"
That's exactly what the o2 sensor guy said 😄
I would have cranked that engine over by hand so many times when the covers were off to make sure nothing was binding, timing belts got me paranoid like that.....
I feel your pain in this Nissan Ray. When you got to the front seal I knew exactly what you were in for. The one sure thing about mechanic work, there's that one day everything you touch turns to poowy. Thank you for keeping your cool and being a great HONEST mechanic. Shows the real honesty in a man. Honesty and integrity are priceless. That's one of the main reasons I follow your content.
It’s amazing how patient you are sir. 👍
As a fellow mechanic for 24 years I bid no offense.
However, I thoroughly enjoyed you getting your ass handed to you by the fine engineering of the Nissan/Datsun Corp.
Keep the videos coming. We'll done!
If you're ever looking for more "contrast" when marking black parts, silver sharpies work good.
I have a yellow paint marker I use for that kind of situation. I picked it up at a job I worked where I would use it to label heavy equipment for things like oil filter numbers and capacities.
Love silver sharpies. China markers are great for marking some tires depending on compound strangely enough.
I know that the belt pulley had marks for timing bur I always find good practice is to rotate the crank by hand to make sure its 100%
This would not be a fun job without a hoist and all the tools, accessories that you have at your disposal. Wow, what a job!!!
Ray has patience...I have to ask what was quote and hrs ?
Very long videos, the way I like it!. If you do a repair and it is easy for anyone to do it, I don't think I'll be enticed to watch it. But a difficult repair, full of surprises, that's what I want to watch. You, as a Master Tech, found all kinds of big and small problems and you found a way to solve every small detail until full fruition and another vehicle repaired. Thank you for sharing.
I was thought that timing belt tensioner spring should do all the tensioning by itself, to be right, and then just to tight tensioner in that position.
You are correct. This guy did it wrong and the belt is way over tensioned.
Sorry that I had to look for this comment Ray.. I've done a fair few tensioners and none of them like you did here.
Given all the various brands, makes, models, engines, engineering styles, differences, etc, im amazed with all the different parts and differences anything gets done right. For anyone to get most right is impressive. There is enough despair in the world. Everyone has their specific ways and pickys too. I torque everything i can find a torque spec for. We all live and learn. Unfortunately the hard way sometimes. That causes enough despair. We need more positive support in the world. We all have our differences. Similarities are what unite us😁. Not Differences.
Idk I was watching this and Im positive he is off a tooth on both cams leading to loss of efficiency look at the white dot and the white line Im doing my Qx4 right now and it's possible to get the dot on the cams and the line on the belt to line up with the dot on the cam back plate. Start installing the belt on the bottom crank first then the driver cam then the passenger cam the tensioner will eat up remaining slack and pull marks to the correct spot run the motor turn the engine by hand then turn it on with only the timing belt installed nothing else give it slight revs if it's whines? it's to tight. If it slaps it's to loose. Adjusts accordingly and when quiet at revs and no whines proceed with the rest of the install the idle will be high due to TPS being disconnected but will relearn with a drive or 3 around the block and cycles of the engine on and off will restore rpm to correct idle speed 850-900 rpm at fully warmed up idle
Ray, even when things snowball you still go the extra mile to do things right. Your a man of upstanding integrity.
You know your watching a genuine and honest video when mistakes are not edited out off camera but instead are included to help us all know exactly what the pitfalls are and how to deal with them. Great video Ray !
I think ONE mistake was edited off camera. It appeared to me the belt tensioner wasn't co-operating as he was trying to tighten it at first. After a bit, he was tighteninging it in a different direction...and it worked! Scrolling back the video a bit it was apparent he'd re-oriented it off camera. Definitely applaud him for getting it right as a less astute/lazy mechanic might not have with disastrous results down the road. Still, someone watching this with an idea of doing the job on their own high mileage Pathfinder might not catch it like he did so a good place for another "full disclosure" moment!
And Ray filming it all while battling thru is quite elucidating as to the degree of experience and professionalism needed to complete even the most frustrating errand!
Thanks for sharing, Ray.
Makes my upcoming 4.7 Tundra TB Kit job seem a breeze!!!
The brain fry was evident by the omission of brake cleaner to the belt covers......Reeeeee. Best channel on the net, thanks Ray.
I am in awe of your talent to labor through each issue that suddenly is raised as you progress through this repair with verbal quips that make the problems more palatible. Your ability to adapt and adjust with a new approach for each obsticle is simply inspirational. Thanks for a terrific video that really captures this pain in the ass job.
I hope you noticed that blaring belt whine after you started the engine. It sounded very much like a timing belt too tight. Although you did mention that a spring tensioner is used, on some models there is still some adjustment to make for proper spring tension and tensioner travel. You didn't mention if it applies here. I would hate to see this vehicle come back on a hook from a failed timing belt due to over tightening. Every timing belt job I did in my career involved manually rotating the crank several times to recheck for proper belt timing and tension after the new belt is in place. It saved our shop many a comeback. Like they say, better safe than sorry. Otherwise I like what you're doing.
Hello Ray , i normaly turn the pully round by hand , 2 full revolutions before im happy with timing belts, a word to others when changing timing belt,
(depends what engine] change water pump as well as tensioner, i knew that job on the pathfinder was gonna be a big job, fiddly,time consuming,but hey you did it,congrats.
I agree I always hand turn the engine twice to make sure the timing is correct and everything lines up before refitting everything but still I enjoyed the video
A mechanic for over forty years, I’ve learned to use loctite or never seize on just about everything where so the next time it needs work, (and it will), the fastener will still be there, or will be easily removed as needed.
@@steveperry5225 good stuff, theres a food grade anti seize you can use , non toxic and good in all temperatures, im not a qualified mech , but just learnt overtime, my brother in laws not a brick layer but does a job like a pro...havent done any work on cars lately as i have a nearly new one...
Great Job Ray, you did it, I knew you would, you got everything back together, no leaks, and it sounds good. I know this job had you stress at times, you stayed with it, and got the job done. Proud of you buddy !!
When you originally disassembled the air horn, you loosened the clamp right behind the MAF sensor but then decided to just loosen the clamp at the manifold and take it all off in one piece. The problem is that you never retightened that clamp right behind the MAF sensor. You can see it spinning loose at 51:04.
Someone didn’t watch the end of the video
One of many possible comebacks for old Ray on this one.
And you can see him tightening it at 55:47.
55 minutes plus. He got it.
Thanks Ray for fixing that seal over the crank at the start of the video I was starting to stress.
Ray, if you read this, am I wrong for thinking the Timing Belt Tensioner Spring is supposed to be the one adding Tension to the belt, or is it there to make removal easier, or is it just some random piece???
He did it completely wrong. The tensioner spring aplies the preload, you rotate the engine toward the tensioner and tighten the nut to lock the tensioner down.
Amazing tip with the paper clip thingy to hold the belt to the sprockets. I am constantly amazed at your vast vehicle/engine knowledge. Keep up the good work, Ray!
Ray you are a master craftsman, even when you are fatigued and your brain is fried . Well done on a master class of perfection and perseverance
If it were my truck, I would've wanted all that stuff fixed too. I had a 2000 Chevrolet Express that had a mystery oil leak. It wasn't burning oil because the plugs looked good, but I just couldn'd figure out where the oil was going, no spots on the driveway. My mechanic discovered a leak in the oil cooler lines that only leaked when the engine was running. It was SO nice to not have an oil leak anymore. Got some good miles out of that van without loosing oil.
Glad you're staying busy, Raymundo. Seems like going solo was one of the best things you could have done with your career.
I really like how you turn the crank to put tension on the right hand pulley! Great tip!
I am SO glad you re-seated that oil pump seal after seeing it get caught up @1:41 😅
That had me nervous also. I was so hoping Ray would see that
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Imagine the amount of REEE in comments :P
I'm like,,,,NOoooooo! It's folded and NOT sealed right Ray!
Then, I'm like....he sees it and is messing with me. He has been known to do that to see if we are paying attention.
@@jaykellett2327 It will piss out oil soon enough!
Good one....for sure! Thank you for letting us in.
Great job Ray!!! 🤪
I can’t help to think that somewhere the engineers that designed this thing are sitting back laughing their asses off. They’re probably thinking, how can we stick more crap into this on our next vehicle so there’s absolutely NO room to work without pulling the engine.
Those darned engineers in their PT Cruiser Country Club in the sky!
Engineers of anything that might require service should have to do a service to understand the complexities of repairs. That way they'd DESIGN things to be serviced easily.
I don't member who said it but it's so true, some mechanic had an affair with the engineer of those Toyotas so he or she took up all the room as possible!!
Patience, perseverance, professionalism - 3 pillars of strength you demonstrate to us in every video Ray.
This job was like a home renovation. Every time you peel back a layer you expose more problems. Good to know you're there to fix the issues instead of ignoring them and leaving for the next guy.
I was trained to roll the motor at least 360 degrees and re-check timing marks when doing belt or chain?
Permatex makes this spray can stuff called "Hi-Tack" that's really good at keeping gaskets in place while you assemble things.
Did we coat the crankshaft seal with Vaseline prior to assembling?
did not lune as u said, seal probably nicked by the crankshaft key already, never read repair manual resulting improper repair and pain on oneself.
I was wondering about the seal also.
@@nononsenseBennetthe dry fit and refit without oil. he was overwhelmed with suppressed frustrations, forgot basic seal install caution. Wonder if customer turned down $10 extra cam seal replacement?
@@forgetfulme1719 This video series should be MANDATORY viewing by customers who are having this type of service done so they understand all the time and materials/parts required. Many people think mechanics are just ripping them off with 'upsales' to earn the shop more money. WRONG! A good mechanic will replace parts they know will fail so the job doesn't have to be redone, saving the customer money in the long run.
@@nononsenseBennett all ro do and not to do list. Research repair manual first.
I remember getting to this point and saying never again! I drove the truck 3 more years and sold it.
Surprised you didn't make those timing cover components nice and shiny before the install.
No parts washer.
I'm pretty sure the customer was standing outside waiting for Ray to finish. He probably would have cleaned them otherwise.
When I install a new paper gasket I put a bit of greace on both sides. This helps the gasket stay in place and also helps with sealing it.
Glad you saw that. I was concerned! Would have been horrible to realize after it was all together again.
I think this whole job would have been easier if you had removed the passenger seat and the headliner first🤪
I would have started with the back number plate and moved forward from there.
@@alanclarke2524 🤣🤣🤣
you are just an amazing individual! I do not know if I could have ever done, what
you did to fix that truck. great job congratulations on finishing it with your sanity.
maybe start getting into the habit of looking at the service data before starting a job like this. you pay so much money for it (access to ALL Data) you may as well use it!
expensive lesson if you had to eat all the extra labour and parts on this job
At the risk of trying to teach grandma to suck eggs....when faced with an oil pan like this, why not use some temporary alignment studs to help out? One or two each side, just some lengths of all-thread or suitable bolts with the heads cut off, and just in case, cut a slot across one end so you can remove them with a screwdriver if need be. I always use that technique when removing or refitting a gearbox as it just makes life so much easier. Before you've done very many, you'll have a set of studs to cover pretty much everything you'll come across. Time invested almost none, same for the cost. Time and aggravation saved....priceless.
The lack of love for this job was obvious - no brake-clean bath for some of those naaasty looking covers :(
You know when there are 17,000 of us waiting on your videos in the first two hours that you are doing something right. Frustrating job but excellent job Ray.