@CannaLynn 710 - I was thinking that too! Part-1 already has part-2?! Cool!! 😎 p.s. "710" is on perpetual back-order; they say, can sub with an OIL version...? 😉👍
To bad I live 10 hour’s away, you would be my new mechanic. I had someone like you for my daughter when she lived in Fairfax Va. you guy’s are worth you weight in gold. 🥇
I'm a long-time amateur mechanic. I've tackled most of the jobs you do on my cars and motorcycles over the years. It takes me 2 or 3 times as long as you and I make a lot more mistakes, but I eventually get it done. I admire your efficiency. After watching you, I finally invested in some power ratchets after using hard tools almost exclusively. That should speed things up. Keep up the good work.
I like how nice you are to the younger mechanics and how yu patiently explain things to them without calling them names. That's rare to find. The shop should keep you just for that plus the great warranty work
I remember when I got my first job in a shop in the early 80's (JCPenny/Firestone). Was watching a mechanic during my break tearing apart a front end when he looked at me and said "Why the F are you here NooB? You don't know shit". I said "That's why I'm watching and trying to learn you F'ing a'hole" (I was fresh out of the Marines). Walked off to watch another mechanic that was a bit more amenable. Was one of the experiences that made me decide I liked to do the work as a hobby but not as a career. Went into computers instead. Worked out. OH and he was the shop a'hole. Everyone hated him.
Well, that's cuz of you damn mlinials! lol Just kidding of course. Hats off to the younger generation of mechanics and tinkerers. By the time you guys are 60, you will have seen ALL KINDS of tech-advancements. I got nothing but respect for the younger generation. I knew 15 years ago that youtube was going to be the trade-school of tomorrow. It's my go-to place for ANYTHING I have a problem with. ANYTHING. Doesn't matter if it's a car, a tv remote-control, or an LED mask for acne (which was supposed to work for only one month, but thanks to youtube, has been in use for YEARS now. You guys have the whole of mankind's knowledge available to you. Am I jealous? Yeah, maybe a little, lol! But then again, why? I get to benefit from all this cool shit too! Point is, you're here, watching, learning, bettering yourself, and society as a whole in the process. You're gaining this knowledge for free thanks to whoever posted the video. So thanks for being part of a GREAT generation! Pay no mind to those 'damn milleneeyall' whiners out there. They don't know what they're talking about. You guys are a fuckin AWESOME!
I laughed real hard when you dropped your 10mm. As a master tech with 25 years in shop experience I can tell you that 10mm sockets are the #1 most lost, broken and misplaced socket. Also while I was working for Autozone I shared this information with them and my suggestion to have a replacement pack of 10mm sockets was actually followed through on. You can thank me for the multi-pack of 10mm sockets.
I learned how to diagnose issue with brakes due to ur last video..I learned more in ur one video than I have my whole life white it comes to what to look for when servicing brakes and calipers. Ur an awesome teacher
Ray, those amongst us that are “hardcore Rainmam Rays fans” know nothing else but to stay to the end and watch the entire video. That’s what what makes our day just a little easier to swallow for all of the fecal matter that we will inevitably have to deal with. Watching you make human mistakes is what keeps us in the right mindset because after all, we ALL make them. Have a good day.
Amen! If we were perfect, we wouldn't be here. We all learn from our mistakes except for those who always place blame on others for their mistakes known as the 'entitled'. Sad. God Bless you and yours Todd.
You are the most patient mechanic I have ever seen. I grew up in the business since my father worked for Cummins Diesel for over 40 years. I'm not a mechanic by trade but do fix almost everything on my cars myself. Your problem solving skills and meticulous, endless drive are a pure joy to watch. Oh, and more than that, very educational and informational. You rock Rainman Ray. Keep up the great work for mechanics everywhere!
Good work, Ray! I've been a Mechanic for over 35 years now, an I always maintain that I would rather make a customer than a sale. And like you, sometimes that means doing free work. I could only imagine what the stealership wanted to charge those folks for a whole bunch of unnecessary work! Have a great day! o7
Dealerships dont do surgical diagnosis or repairs.. They carpet bomb the problem.. Why not its sure to fix the problem and its bigger bucks. Their mission is to rake the customer or manufacturer warranty. Most garages work that way.$$$
I worked in a decent dealership in the 90s. I never hung parts that weren't needed. In the early 2000s working out of my drive way with no over head I was cutting all the dealerships by half their cost and 25% of everyone else. No mark up on parts. I was making a killing and oh yeah some thought they were tough wrenches found it very painful to confront me. They had no idea I fought for 15 years and had insane speed with my legs to destroy them. The dealership I worked at in the 1990s witness what I could do..just messing around But a happy customer is a returning one. I would use by drb3 to check things for free and often got tipped very well..for people wanting to do it themselves and I would even helped them
@@TheJcrandazzo how long does what goes around comes around take? I been helpin ppl for years n can never catch a break or get help when i need it. I call bullshit lol. Yet i still help ppl all the time wo expecting anything out of it. Of course when i do side work on ppls cars i get paid for it, but thats to be expected and i charge them at least 50% less than everyone else. So much so lota ppl keep tellin me i should charge more. Im not doin it to make a killin. Im doin it because i enjoy it, it keeps me busy, and i like saving ppl from gettin raped by shops
@@jacksmith2315 You may not see it for years to come, but you can bet that it will come and in ways you would never imagine. It could come in health, love , or some other perspectivel. Patience is golden.There is good karma and bad karma.. Which one do you want ???
We have found that when it comes to calipers we get them out as far as we dare and spray them with silicone spray under the dust covers, then press them in again. After doing that twice they either work or we change the gaskets in the calipers OR swap the calipers, depending on customers hurry and/or economy. Of course thanks for a brilliant video, AGAIN! Hi from Sweden!
The fact that you didn't edit any of the stuff out I subscribed you're very honest man and I thank you we need more mechanics like you I also am a mechanic and I do the best for my customers good job it don't get better than what you've done
Very impressive and excellent patience. Like the way you not only explain what you need to do but show doing it too, regardless of any mistakes you make you don't fudge the video and show us that there is a human at the end of those tools.... Thankyou :)
Hi Ray - Great videos - as always! I enjoy watching when you lovingly pat parts after you’ve reinstalled them, like they’re a family pet. To me it demonstrates just how much you love the work you do. Thanks!
Absolutely love your videos. I'm learning so much watching you work. Also don't worry so much about the length, I love long form repair videos and hate it when people cut out their mistakes.
I owned my own shop back in the 70s and 80s and ran it with the same honesty as you have. Always did our best to do top notch work and always took care of our customers. I personally remanufactured VW and Porsche engines as a specialty, but the others in my shop did all the line work you do. I'm long retired now but still work in my own shop on my stuff here on my farm. To be honest, working on cars is getting hard at my age, so if you were in Colorado, I would bring my cars to you. Two things would have been nice back when I had my shop. One is the lift. They were really expensive back then ($10000 plus in 70s money) and the other is the cordless tools. I have both now, but we could have done jobs way faster with those tools.
Ray, you are a great teacher. Really like as you are doing a task, you are explaining what you are doing. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder and getting a intake on what a mechanic faces day to day and the proper approach to repairing that problem. Thanks...Ray.
Having owned a 2001 Camry V 6, I really appreciated your work, it took me 2 days to change the cover gaskets and not much longer for them to leak again, there was a bracket bolted somewhere down the back of the manifold that was obviously put there before the body was dropped down over all the clips and stuff. The spark plugs were still original at the 180,000 Klm service, 23 years of working on diesel School Busses and Highway Coaches had not prepared me for the tight places encountered in the more modern vehicles. Ted from Queensland Australia.
Tell Peetah to read up on the Geneva Convention he doesn't really have grasp on what it actually is. DiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDooooooooooooooDiiiiiiiiiiiiiDooooooo Nice job Rainman. I like the way you stand up for your customers and honor warranty issues. Or just doing the right thing.
Speaking of the Geneva Convention, only countries that signed the Geneva Accords are subject to them. This does NOT give them license to commit war crimes or atrocities.
@@TimothyWelty been in combat and sadly there’s a saying, “Everything is fair in love and war” Been to Ukraine several times as well. This Russia Ukrainian connection goes back many, many years. America has no business sticking its nose in these matters. We have enough of our own issues to deal with.
Hello from the other side of the globe. I'm from Malaysia ( beside Singapore if nobody knows) :P I've been watching your videos for the past 11 months already. I'm a software engineer, but a self proclaimed car diagnostician/ grease monkey. Watching your videos has given me much education about cars in America and most of your car's engine/motor's displacements is massive! Nevertheless, I've learned a lot on watching your videos. . . .well, taking notes down every now and then. Keep up the excellent work, good sir! Sending you kindness and evermore patience in the next 700k videos to come!
Watched both videos. I'm impressed. I have no relationships with my local shops because I'm a former wrench monkey, and I won't pay for things I can do on my own. Hell, I've had problems with people cleaning corrosion off of rims before they install tires! I just wish my kids could have someone like you to trust. Great job!
Hey Ray new subscriber here. Love ur videos because they are coming from an honest down to earth mechanic. I really enjoy all the knowledge of 20yrs experience. Would love to hear more about personal experiences with certain products and parts to keep vehicles lasting longer, like when u explain to Pete to help pass ur knowledge along. Case in point when u explained how to clean stained oil off inside of the engine. Keep up the good vids. 💪
I will say I didn't mind that conversation. I enjoyed the points made. Maybe not everyone agrees that's okay. I enjoy hearing your opinions along with other people's only real way to come up with your own ideas and viewpoints. Whether or not we may agree on something it's nice to hear another point of view or thought process.
The rules only apply to the government who signs it. The average Ray can do what you want. That is a civil war about a state who left the country. We shouldn't have any military involvement in it. What if Texas wanted to leave the USA and China showed up with troops and jets to protect them?
@@williamgilroy5217 Not if it is burning with the ammunition blowing the turret off. The engine won't run driving through a pit of burning gasoline. It stalls. The guys inside start to suffocate. Out they come. 60ton roadblock.
@@michaelvangundy226 your grasp of the situation is frustratingly lacking i hope that in the 5 months since you have educated yourself on issues such as this before speaking
I’m a back yard shop and I appreciate the in-depth level you took to keep a customer. I know time is money for a shop with over heads and staff blah blah, but I would of loved to have seen you wipe off the plastic valve cover, would of taken 30s haha. Good vid enjoy.
I wish I had a good mechanic like you. You do everything you can honestly and saving the customer money. Excellent customer service. I want to work for you.
Years ago I took my corolla in for its 30,000 mile service. The first thing the service manager said without seeing the car was 'it's time for an alignment". I said thanks but I've changed my mind, never been back, 250,000 miles later I've never had an alignment and never had an issue.
Ray, your videos are awesome and they’ve helped me confidently work on my truck, which has been super helpful in these times when everything is harder to afford. Also, now I can’t stop saying doodoodooo when a phone rings. Thanks
that rear valve cover will likely leak again .. i had the same problem years ago and found out you should replace the valve cover bolt washers they are a gromet that is metal but they are made to put pressure on the valve cover and when they get weak the lack pressure on the valve cover causes it to leak these bolts have a collar on them so you can not just tighten them more to apply more pressure .. just something to think about
You are really informative and entertaining, This customer will be blown away when they pick up the car, I'd say they will continue coming to your shop Noing how in-depth you went to Repairing the issues at hand.BRAVO.
Honestly , showing that you forgot something shows a lot of character. Seriously remembering everything when you work on everything and many times doing multiple cars over multiple days is amazing!
Hey Ray the physics law that applies when you drop something be it a bolt or socket is called “centers law” everything will wind up under the center of whatever you are working on!
If only that were true. I'm still missing a 8mm socket somewhere in my front frame. Pretty much every vehicle, tractor, dozer, etc instantly turns me into Michael Jordan. I can't miss. If there's a tiny slot or hidden ledge of frame or transmission or dust, whatever nut or socket or little tiny screwdriver that i drop, is all net.
Part 2...I found it! Had to see the results 👍😎 You are a great mechanic! Very informative and honest! 12 minutes in, I gotta go outside for a bit! 😂 Paused ⏸️ you! Hold that though!!!
Rainman honestly feels like I’m shadowing you I’m a tech 1 year in a independent shop and I’ve picked up a lot from watching your videos keep it up these vids mean a lot
I love the Petaa discussions. When he referred to seafoam as sea salt I was cracking up. Sorry Pete it was funny and I know what you ment, I would invite you to laugh or pick on me for that as well.
Comment on these two videos. I think if I were doing mechanic work today, I would video the job. Too many customers question whether or not the work was done, and rightly so. One Ford owner claimed he had had the spark plugs changed every 40,000 miles. Ray never really said, but it looked like the original factory plugs had never been changed.
Every interaction I have ever had with Toyota dealerships has involved overselling and overstatement of the situation. Something to do with the service upselling bonus they are party to.
Wow, very impressive Warranty work. You actually did the right thing for the customer though it likely cost you 6 hours shop time plus a few parts. Ya probably could bill em the new slider bolts and they would still be happy campers. Very Well done and Very Professionally addressed with the proper ethics employed. I JUST LOVE THAT ABOUT YOU. Rare indeed in today's Mechanic Rip-Off stories that abound. I honor you sir. Like and subscribed and yes I watched BOTH episodes
I have seen videos of engine work that have left me clueless, you have changed my insecurity on working on cars. You make a great teacher I was able to comprehend how to do the work and why, thanks for the class.
I don't usually make comments about "political" topics. But this one (that "invaded" one of my channels) grabbed my attention! Young buck over here has a fraction of the Geneva Conventions (plural) facts on hand. Ray you are completely within established international law by using a pitfall to disable a tank or other military vehicle. This would not case inhumane harm to an individual. Pitfalls meant for people are considered inhumane under Geneva Conventions because of the high potential for a prolonged/inhumane death (as if there is such thing as a humane death during war)! Maltov cocktails used on people (civilian, law enforcement, military, wounded, or red cross member) is considered a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. The one thing I completely and totally agree with in that whole conversation. I anyone threatened my country, my home, or my loved ones! I would not hesitate breaking any law to keep them safe and free! On a side note. I love your content and watch it every day. Almost caught up with all past content as well.
My felling is the dealer is despite on trying to make money and ripping off people trying get them to put a lot of parts on there car that they don't needed so that's bad on the Dealer. I have put a lot of brakes on and your 100% right all the brakes needed is cleaning lubricant on the slides an new slide pins. On the oil lick that's cool you are just going to warranty the valve cover gasket and clean off all oil off the engine and round it that way if something else is liking you will be able to see it like if the rake or the power steering is or not liking. This Customer shade be very happy you have all the problems fixed and saved them a lot of money by not just throwing a lots of parts on the car they did not need 👍 you did a great job
We need honest mechanics like you. Dealerships will up-charge for commission, then lose that customer and hope to find more suckers. You understand that retention is more valuable than one $3,000 job. Nicely done.
You do good work Ray... I haven't mechanic-icked a lot in a few years, but I want every one of your tools... LOL I would be cool some time to see a distant view of your tool cart and how you keep your tools to hand when under the hood...
@@Emily-ou6lq ukrainian nazis? zelenskyy is jewish... putin on the otherhand is jailing journalists and jailing peaceful protestors while consolidating his powers amd imfluence... (mussolini and hitler tactics)
New subscriber from the UK. You are usually well spoken and able to demonstrate reasonable use of the English language, demonishing the 'Do... dee...do...dee...do's.... It is not a grain of salt Sir, rather a pinch of salt is grammatically correct!!!. You have the patience of a Saint. And first class work etiquette. Thank you for your exquisite sense of humour and diligence. Stay blessed.
I’ve done many of those 1/2 moons on Toyota engines. They used to be rubber type 1/2 moons but later converted to aluminum. A light dap of silicon does the trick. I didn’t see the left bank 1/2 moons resealed. Did I miss that part? Otherwise, excellent job on the valve cover gaskets
Just did the timing belt, water pump and valve cover gaskets on a 3.0 vvti yoter, you make it look so easy, hardest part was remembering where all the vacuum lines went. Another quality video sir!
So having re-done several of these Toyota valve cover gaskets myself, i found that you either need to replace the bolts/crush washer on them or add washers to the existing crush washers as apparently they are a 1 time use. Without replacing them/adding washers I haven't had success in getting the new seals to last more than a few months without leaking again. Curious to see if anyone else has had this issue.
@@league04 I noticed when Ray was removing the valve cover bolts with that little 1/4" ratchet, and they seemed to be quite loose. I'm sure a 1/4" ratchet has like no foot pounds of torque, and I didn't see any noticeable "reverse click". So I think you're on to something here for sure.
I like the lock washer idea, it does the same thing like a constant tension radiator hose clamp. Rubber will get hard and shrink over time, and greatly reduce the clamping force on the valve cover gasket.
I've had good luck with oe Toyota gaskets and re-torqueing them after about 3k. Don't have any opinion on adding washers to take up space other than you shouldn't have to. My Taco has almost 200k and no leaks from original valve cover gaskets.
My first new car was a 1964 Chevy inline 6. Valve cover gasket took about 10 minutes were slow, less than 5 if you were lucky. Why can't they build cars that way now?
They can but they won't. Part is government involvement and part is that you drove that Chevy too long economically instead of buying a new car. We can't have people screwing up our potential corporate profits like that now can we? Give 'em something they can't keep economically and we'll sell more cars.
I work for Toyota and you start by cleaning all oil leaks first then do your work then spray with tracing powder to insure that leak is coming from your job. as far as brakes I'm in Texas cars from up north we always recommend calipers rotors and lines due to severe rust. You have to remember when you work for a certain brand your customer expects the best . No disrespect for Rainman.he does good work.
Ray I am here for politics! Lol, I enjoy hearing the views of the average American. Also I enjoy the up and coming Peter asking questions and learning as he does. A hungry technician is rare now days.
My dealership FUCKED up big time! I only had my car for a year turned out I needed a whole new lower control arms. The bushing were wore out they tighten everything down I was extremely pissed.
Ray, when I have a sealing surface on a head to clean off, as like what you were doing on the forward cylinder head, I use a razer blade and my small shop vacuum so that I'm sure none of those little pieces of silicone rubber have fallen down into the cylinder head. You don't have to wonder if the oil pickup in the pan is drawing them in. It gives me peace of mind also ----- no second guessing myself. Also I wipe the cylinder head sealing surface and the valve cover sealing surface down with acetone and clean white lint free cloth until I'm no longer picking up any residue. It works extremely well too.
So glad you show all, including mishaps. We all have them, few show them or edit them out. You do not and as such, you are great. Plus I am sure you show the customer what has happened and what should need or could be done. I have a local garage here in England like this. To speed things up to replace brake pipes, he did the easier on Vauxhall Vectra and I did the easier side. Shortened the time a lot, as I had a 1800 mile drive once fixed
You're the only RUclipsr I've found that doesn't leave us waiting on pt. 2's. I just really appreciate that about you 🙂
@CannaLynn 710 - I was thinking that too! Part-1 already has part-2?! Cool!! 😎
p.s. "710" is on perpetual back-order; they say, can sub with an OIL version...? 😉👍
I agree…
@@markaoslo5653 lol at your ps.
@CannaLyn 710 - He would rather make a customer than a sale ;)
@@redactedlogic😎👍
To bad I live 10 hour’s away, you would be my new mechanic. I had someone like you for my daughter when she lived in Fairfax Va. you guy’s are worth you weight in gold. 🥇
I'm a long-time amateur mechanic. I've tackled most of the jobs you do on my cars and motorcycles over the years. It takes me 2 or 3 times as long as you and I make a lot more mistakes, but I eventually get it done. I admire your efficiency. After watching you, I finally invested in some power ratchets after using hard tools almost exclusively. That should speed things up. Keep up the good work.
Yes it will, the problem with power tools, they are addictive.
Im a retired lineman diyer. Trying to save money . I make mucho mistakes, but 1 success to 10 fails worth it
Ray should charge us for teaching us as he goes! LOL
Why did you almost always only use hand tools?
@@coreyfairbanks7374 yes they are. I just bought a Rigid stubby impact. Not that I need it but I have the batteries and HD was selling them for $80.
I like how nice you are to the younger mechanics and how yu patiently explain things to them without calling them names. That's rare to find. The shop should keep you just for that plus the great warranty work
Peetah!
I remember when I got my first job in a shop in the early 80's (JCPenny/Firestone). Was watching a mechanic during my break tearing apart a front end when he looked at me and said "Why the F are you here NooB? You don't know shit". I said "That's why I'm watching and trying to learn you F'ing a'hole" (I was fresh out of the Marines). Walked off to watch another mechanic that was a bit more amenable. Was one of the experiences that made me decide I liked to do the work as a hobby but not as a career. Went into computers instead. Worked out. OH and he was the shop a'hole. Everyone hated him.
Well, that's cuz of you damn mlinials! lol
Just kidding of course. Hats off to the younger generation of mechanics and tinkerers. By the time you guys are 60, you will have seen ALL KINDS of tech-advancements. I got nothing but respect for the younger generation. I knew 15 years ago that youtube was going to be the trade-school of tomorrow. It's my go-to place for ANYTHING I have a problem with. ANYTHING. Doesn't matter if it's a car, a tv remote-control, or an LED mask for acne (which was supposed to work for only one month, but thanks to youtube, has been in use for YEARS now.
You guys have the whole of mankind's knowledge available to you. Am I jealous? Yeah, maybe a little, lol! But then again, why? I get to benefit from all this cool shit too!
Point is, you're here, watching, learning, bettering yourself, and society as a whole in the process. You're gaining this knowledge for free thanks to whoever posted the video.
So thanks for being part of a GREAT generation! Pay no mind to those 'damn milleneeyall' whiners out there. They don't know what they're talking about. You guys are a fuckin AWESOME!
@@beaukneaus Thank you!!
You’re awesome!!
I laughed real hard when you dropped your 10mm. As a master tech with 25 years in shop experience I can tell you that 10mm sockets are the #1 most lost, broken and misplaced socket. Also while I was working for Autozone I shared this information with them and my suggestion to have a replacement pack of 10mm sockets was actually followed through on. You can thank me for the multi-pack of 10mm sockets.
I appreciate you understand the "news" doesn't always give you the facts. I'm not surprised you figured this out just like you diagnose car problems.
Good on Petie for asking question. And great to hear you take the time to explain
I learned how to diagnose issue with brakes due to ur last video..I learned more in ur one video than I have my whole life white it comes to what to look for when servicing brakes and calipers. Ur an awesome teacher
Ray, those amongst us that are “hardcore Rainmam Rays fans” know nothing else but to stay to the end and watch the entire video. That’s what what makes our day just a little easier to swallow for all of the fecal matter that we will inevitably have to deal with. Watching you make human mistakes is what keeps us in the right mindset because after all, we ALL make them. Have a good day.
Amen! If we were perfect, we wouldn't be here. We all learn from our mistakes except for those who always place blame on others for their mistakes known as the 'entitled'. Sad. God Bless you and yours Todd.
Couldn't say it better my damn self
@@millerscorner2 One of his sayings is perfect and I use it myself.
"We're all here because we're not all there."
yes,,but,,but,,,that guy needs educating from being brainwashed.. ray knows this..
@@millerscorner2 my father's words: "the only man who never makes mistakes is that who never does nothing"
You are the most patient mechanic I have ever seen. I grew up in the business since my father worked for Cummins Diesel for over 40 years. I'm not a mechanic by trade but do fix almost everything on my cars myself. Your problem solving skills and meticulous, endless drive are a pure joy to watch. Oh, and more than that, very educational and informational. You rock Rainman Ray. Keep up the great work for mechanics everywhere!
Dedicated employee, dedicated Technician with great skills.
Enjoyed
watched it all the way to the end, the entire repair is so relaxing and alluring
Good work, Ray! I've been a Mechanic for over 35 years now, an I always maintain that I would rather make a customer than a sale. And like you, sometimes that means doing free work. I could only imagine what the stealership wanted to charge those folks for a whole bunch of unnecessary work!
Have a great day! o7
Dealerships dont do surgical diagnosis or repairs.. They carpet bomb the problem.. Why not its sure to fix the problem and its bigger bucks. Their mission is to rake the customer or manufacturer warranty. Most garages work that way.$$$
I worked in a decent dealership in the 90s. I never hung parts that weren't needed.
In the early 2000s working out of my drive way with no over head I was cutting all the dealerships by half their cost and 25% of everyone else.
No mark up on parts.
I was making a killing and oh yeah some thought they were tough wrenches found it very painful to confront me.
They had no idea I fought for 15 years and had insane speed with my legs to destroy them.
The dealership I worked at in the 1990s witness what I could do..just messing around
But a happy customer is a returning one.
I would use by drb3 to check things for free and often got tipped very well..for people wanting to do it themselves and I would even helped them
@@Docthewrench Good deeds will always come back to you.There is a lot of truth to what goes around comes around..
@@TheJcrandazzo how long does what goes around comes around take? I been helpin ppl for years n can never catch a break or get help when i need it. I call bullshit lol. Yet i still help ppl all the time wo expecting anything out of it. Of course when i do side work on ppls cars i get paid for it, but thats to be expected and i charge them at least 50% less than everyone else. So much so lota ppl keep tellin me i should charge more. Im not doin it to make a killin. Im doin it because i enjoy it, it keeps me busy, and i like saving ppl from gettin raped by shops
@@jacksmith2315 You may not see it for years to come, but you can bet that it will come and in ways you would never imagine. It could come in health, love , or some other perspectivel. Patience is golden.There is good karma and bad karma.. Which one do you want ???
We have found that when it comes to calipers we get them out as far as we dare and spray them with silicone spray under the dust covers, then press them in again. After doing that twice they either work or we change the gaskets in the calipers OR swap the calipers, depending on customers hurry and/or economy. Of course thanks for a brilliant video, AGAIN! Hi from Sweden!
The fact that you didn't edit any of the stuff out I subscribed you're very honest man and I thank you we need more mechanics like you I also am a mechanic and I do the best for my customers good job it don't get better than what you've done
Very impressive and excellent patience. Like the way you not only explain what you need to do but show doing it too, regardless of any mistakes you make you don't fudge the video and show us that there is a human at the end of those tools.... Thankyou :)
Hi Ray - Great videos - as always! I enjoy watching when you lovingly pat parts after you’ve reinstalled them, like they’re a family pet. To me it demonstrates just how much you love the work you do. Thanks!
Nothing is better after a long day of turning wrenches than having a cold beer and hear Ray do the dool la doo in super fast motion! Great series Ray!
You are the rare class act in car repair. Hats off to you for being so responsive and responsible.
Absolutely love your videos. I'm learning so much watching you work. Also don't worry so much about the length, I love long form repair videos and hate it when people cut out their mistakes.
It is nice to find an honest mechanic
I enjoy watching these extended part videos.
Keep it up Ray 👍👍
I owned my own shop back in the 70s and 80s and ran it with the same honesty as you have. Always did our best to do top notch work and always took care of our customers. I personally remanufactured VW and Porsche engines as a specialty, but the others in my shop did all the line work you do. I'm long retired now but still work in my own shop on my stuff here on my farm. To be honest, working on cars is getting hard at my age, so if you were in Colorado, I would bring my cars to you.
Two things would have been nice back when I had my shop. One is the lift. They were really expensive back then ($10000 plus in 70s money) and the other is the cordless tools. I have both now, but we could have done jobs way faster with those tools.
Ray, you are a great teacher. Really like as you are doing a task, you are explaining what you are doing. Thanks
for letting us look over your shoulder and getting a intake on what a mechanic faces day to day and the proper
approach to repairing that problem. Thanks...Ray.
Having owned a 2001 Camry V 6, I really appreciated your work, it took me 2 days to change the cover gaskets and not much longer for them to leak again, there was a bracket bolted somewhere down the back of the manifold that was obviously put there before the body was dropped down over all the clips and stuff. The spark plugs were still original at the 180,000 Klm service, 23 years of working on diesel School Busses and Highway Coaches had not prepared me for the tight places encountered in the more modern vehicles. Ted from Queensland Australia.
Tell Peetah to read up on the Geneva Convention he doesn't really have grasp on what it actually is. DiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDooooooooooooooDiiiiiiiiiiiiiDooooooo Nice job Rainman. I like the way you stand up for your customers and honor warranty issues. Or just doing the right thing.
Agreed. Hague convention not Geneva...
"Snafu Mitigation has been performed". A gem. I'm gonna borrow that one!
Good video, as was part 1. Also despite your misgivings, I quite enjoyed the take on the Ukrainian situation and civilians in a war zone.
The civilized rules of war do not apply to Eastern Europe. Too much old hatred.
Speaking of the Geneva Convention, only countries that signed the Geneva Accords are subject to them. This does NOT give them license to commit war crimes or atrocities.
As the great Malcom Reynolds once said “when someone tries to kill you, you try to kill them right back”
@@TimothyWelty been in combat and sadly there’s a saying, “Everything is fair in love and war” Been to Ukraine several times as well. This Russia Ukrainian connection goes back many, many years. America has no business sticking its nose in these matters. We have enough of our own issues to deal with.
@Jam Ram I feel you there. Military Vet here, middle east mid to late 90s.
Am I the only one that loves when the Shop Phone rings, and he does the "Do do do doo""? just curious..
Hello from the other side of the globe. I'm from Malaysia ( beside Singapore if nobody knows) :P I've been watching your videos for the past 11 months already. I'm a software engineer, but a self proclaimed car diagnostician/ grease monkey. Watching your videos has given me much education about cars in America and most of your car's engine/motor's displacements is massive! Nevertheless, I've learned a lot on watching your videos. . . .well, taking notes down every now and then. Keep up the excellent work, good sir! Sending you kindness and evermore patience in the next 700k videos to come!
Kermass bang👍
Thank you for everything! Excellent integrity! I am a fan! We need more people like you!
Watched both videos. I'm impressed. I have no relationships with my local shops because I'm a former wrench monkey, and I won't pay for things I can do on my own. Hell, I've had problems with people cleaning corrosion off of rims before they install tires! I just wish my kids could have someone like you to trust. Great job!
You're an excellent mechanic. I've seen your work through your videos and I've met many people in this field. You deserve congratulations.
Hey Ray new subscriber here. Love ur videos because they are coming from an honest down to earth mechanic. I really enjoy all the knowledge of 20yrs experience. Would love to hear more about personal experiences with certain products and parts to keep vehicles lasting longer, like when u explain to Pete to help pass ur knowledge along. Case in point when u explained how to clean stained oil off inside of the engine. Keep up the good vids. 💪
I will say I didn't mind that conversation. I enjoyed the points made. Maybe not everyone agrees that's okay. I enjoy hearing your opinions along with other people's only real way to come up with your own ideas and viewpoints. Whether or not we may agree on something it's nice to hear another point of view or thought process.
The pit trap is actually kinda genius😂. Could end up blocking up a whole lot of tanks.
Until the Russian aircraft blow-up the backhoe that's taking 2 hours to build the useless trap. A stinger missile will do the job in 30 seconds!
The rules only apply to the government who signs it. The average Ray can do what you want.
That is a civil war about a state who left the country. We shouldn't have any military involvement in it.
What if Texas wanted to leave the USA and China showed up with troops and jets to protect them?
The pit trap works only if you value the first tank. Wedge the first one in the pit, then all the others can drive over it.
@@williamgilroy5217
Not if it is burning with the ammunition blowing the turret off. The engine won't run driving through a pit of burning gasoline. It stalls. The guys inside start to suffocate. Out they come. 60ton roadblock.
@@michaelvangundy226 your grasp of the situation is frustratingly lacking i hope that in the 5 months since you have educated yourself on issues such as this before speaking
Good to see an honest and competent mechanic.
I’m a back yard shop and I appreciate the in-depth level you took to keep a customer.
I know time is money for a shop with over heads and staff blah blah, but I would of loved to have seen you wipe off the plastic valve cover, would of taken 30s haha.
Good vid enjoy.
Ray your channel is growing really fast, you got a good schedule and method going, keep it at it man :)
You attitude make this channel very enjoyable… I love learning from you …
Bolt Tray: Just a suggestion - when we changed-out old cookie sheets or cake pans they were repurposed as bolt trays.
Baking tray with a speaker magnet on the back works surprisingly well
I wish I had a good mechanic like you. You do everything you can honestly and saving the customer money. Excellent customer service. I want to work for you.
"Sing it, Petey!" Wish there were more mechanics like you around, Ray.
Years ago I took my corolla in for its 30,000 mile service. The first thing the service manager said without seeing the car was 'it's time for an alignment". I said thanks but I've changed my mind, never been back, 250,000 miles later I've never had an alignment and never had an issue.
Ray, your videos are awesome and they’ve helped me confidently work on my truck, which has been super helpful in these times when everything is harder to afford. Also, now I can’t stop saying doodoodooo when a phone rings. Thanks
😂😂 I find my self saying, "Gravity" whenever something falls. And when something is not working , "why" in the same tone as ray 😂😂 it's addictive
@@kiekokat3678 also guilty of those exact things
i loved the war talk. mostly facts and what ifs, and i love "what if's" that are based on some logic and/or facts
that rear valve cover will likely leak again .. i had the same problem years ago and found out you should replace the valve cover bolt washers they are a gromet that is metal but they are made to put pressure on the valve cover and when they get weak the lack pressure on the valve cover causes it to leak these bolts have a collar on them so you can not just tighten them more to apply more pressure .. just something to think about
You are really informative and entertaining, This customer will be blown away when they pick up the car, I'd say they will continue coming to your shop Noing how in-depth you went to Repairing the issues at hand.BRAVO.
A Good man and technician 👍
Honestly , showing that you forgot something shows a lot of character. Seriously remembering everything when you work on everything and many times doing multiple cars over multiple days is amazing!
Hey Ray the physics law that applies when you drop something be it a bolt or socket is called “centers law” everything will wind up under the center of whatever you are working on!
If only that were true. I'm still missing a 8mm socket somewhere in my front frame. Pretty much every vehicle, tractor, dozer, etc instantly turns me into Michael Jordan. I can't miss. If there's a tiny slot or hidden ledge of frame or transmission or dust, whatever nut or socket or little tiny screwdriver that i drop, is all net.
Part 2...I found it! Had to see the results 👍😎
You are a great mechanic! Very informative and honest!
12 minutes in, I gotta go outside for a bit! 😂
Paused ⏸️ you! Hold that though!!!
Rainman honestly feels like I’m shadowing you I’m a tech 1 year in a independent shop and I’ve picked up a lot from watching your videos keep it up these vids mean a lot
Same here
my redo watching because i enjoyed it that much!
I love the Petaa discussions. When he referred to seafoam as sea salt I was cracking up. Sorry Pete it was funny and I know what you ment, I would invite you to laugh or pick on me for that as well.
Comment on these two videos. I think if I were doing mechanic work today, I would video the job.
Too many customers question whether or not the work was done, and rightly so. One Ford owner claimed he had had the spark plugs changed every 40,000 miles. Ray never really said, but it looked like the original factory plugs had never been changed.
Every interaction I have ever had with Toyota dealerships has involved overselling and overstatement of the situation. Something to do with the service upselling bonus they are party to.
On top of this, a lot of service techs at dealerships are 100% commission. No base pay.
Dealerships are the LAST place I trust.
We appreciate you entertaining us all the way to the end, Good Job Buddy 💯
Wow, very impressive Warranty work. You actually did the right thing for the customer though it likely cost you 6 hours shop time plus a few parts. Ya probably could bill em the new slider bolts and they would still be happy campers. Very Well done and Very Professionally addressed with the proper ethics employed. I JUST LOVE THAT ABOUT YOU. Rare indeed in today's Mechanic Rip-Off stories that abound. I honor you sir. Like and subscribed and yes I watched BOTH episodes
I have seen videos of engine work that have left me clueless, you have changed my insecurity on working on cars. You make a great teacher I was able to comprehend how to do the work and why, thanks for the class.
This was a very interesting video. I appreciate your attention to detail even to the point of redoing some sealant to make a mote complete job.
Great video. You also have unmatched patience. You're a excellent mechanic. Thoroughly enjoyed both videos. Cheers!
I don't usually make comments about "political" topics. But this one (that "invaded" one of my channels) grabbed my attention! Young buck over here has a fraction of the Geneva Conventions (plural) facts on hand. Ray you are completely within established international law by using a pitfall to disable a tank or other military vehicle. This would not case inhumane harm to an individual. Pitfalls meant for people are considered inhumane under Geneva Conventions because of the high potential for a prolonged/inhumane death (as if there is such thing as a humane death during war)! Maltov cocktails used on people (civilian, law enforcement, military, wounded, or red cross member) is considered a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. The one thing I completely and totally agree with in that whole conversation. I anyone threatened my country, my home, or my loved ones! I would not hesitate breaking any law to keep them safe and free!
On a side note. I love your content and watch it every day. Almost caught up with all past content as well.
*Molotov cocktails
I wish I had a mechanic like this guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My felling is the dealer is despite on trying to make money and ripping off people trying get them to put a lot of parts on there car that they don't needed so that's bad on the Dealer. I have put a lot of brakes on and your 100% right all the brakes needed is cleaning lubricant on the slides an new slide pins. On the oil lick that's cool you are just going to warranty the valve cover gasket and clean off all oil off the engine and round it that way if something else is liking you will be able to see it like if the rake or the power steering is or not liking. This Customer shade be very happy you have all the problems fixed and saved them a lot of money by not just throwing a lots of parts on the car they did not need 👍 you did a great job
We need honest mechanics like you. Dealerships will up-charge for commission, then lose that customer and hope to find more suckers. You understand that retention is more valuable than one $3,000 job. Nicely done.
You do good work Ray...
I haven't mechanic-icked a lot in a few years, but I want every one of your tools... LOL
I would be cool some time to see a distant view of your tool cart and how you keep your tools to hand when under the hood...
Thank you for keeping your channel apolitical.
i agree with you ray... if your home was being attacked you do everything possible to defend it 🇺🇦🙏🍻
@@Emily-ou6lq ukrainian nazis? zelenskyy is jewish... putin on the otherhand is jailing journalists and jailing peaceful protestors while consolidating his powers amd imfluence... (mussolini and hitler tactics)
YT doensn't want you to see my answers 🤣
@@Emily-ou6lq apparently because i havent gotten any from u... 🤔
@@4TwentyFour20 I did answer but they got deleted/ shadow banned, so yea, you or anybody else (except me) don't get to see them....
@@Emily-ou6lq youtube censors are asshats
Your thoughts on the ' news' is spot on.
Ray you're the best 👍❤️
New subscriber from the UK. You are usually well spoken and able to demonstrate reasonable use of the English language, demonishing the 'Do... dee...do...dee...do's.... It is not a grain of salt Sir, rather a pinch of salt is grammatically correct!!!. You have the patience of a Saint. And first class work etiquette. Thank you for your exquisite sense of humour and diligence. Stay blessed.
Taking something with a grain of salt is completely correct language. Pinch of salt is actually the less common form of the saying according to MW.
I’ve done many of those 1/2 moons on Toyota engines. They used to be rubber type 1/2 moons but later converted to aluminum. A light dap of silicon does the trick. I didn’t see the left bank 1/2 moons resealed. Did I miss that part? Otherwise, excellent job on the valve cover gaskets
Just did the timing belt, water pump and valve cover gaskets on a 3.0 vvti yoter, you make it look so easy, hardest part was remembering where all the vacuum lines went. Another quality video sir!
So having re-done several of these Toyota valve cover gaskets myself, i found that you either need to replace the bolts/crush washer on them or add washers to the existing crush washers as apparently they are a 1 time use. Without replacing them/adding washers I haven't had success in getting the new seals to last more than a few months without leaking again. Curious to see if anyone else has had this issue.
I agree, I've seen a TSB on this somewhere. I always chalked it up to bolt stretch, and just started replacing the bolts as SOP.
@@league04 I noticed when Ray was removing the valve cover bolts with that little 1/4" ratchet, and they seemed to be quite loose. I'm sure a 1/4" ratchet has like no foot pounds of torque, and I didn't see any noticeable "reverse click". So I think you're on to something here for sure.
I like the lock washer idea, it does the same thing like a constant tension radiator hose clamp. Rubber will get hard and shrink over time, and greatly reduce the clamping force on the valve cover gasket.
wow i needed to hear all this and was just here randomly man this channel and people in the comments rock, pat yourselves on the back, thanks all.
I've had good luck with oe Toyota gaskets and re-torqueing them after about 3k. Don't have any opinion on adding washers to take up space other than you shouldn't have to. My Taco has almost 200k and no leaks from original valve cover gaskets.
Great attitude Ray old fashioned true customer service .I hope you teach all the young blokes training mate. 5 star mechanic for you
My first new car was a 1964 Chevy inline 6. Valve cover gasket took about 10 minutes were slow, less than 5 if you were lucky. Why can't they build cars that way now?
They can but they won't. Part is government involvement and part is that you drove that Chevy too long economically instead of buying a new car. We can't have people screwing up our potential corporate profits like that now can we? Give 'em something they can't keep economically and we'll sell more cars.
I work for Toyota and you start by cleaning all oil leaks first then do your work then spray with tracing powder to insure that leak is coming from your job. as far as brakes I'm in Texas cars from up north we always recommend calipers rotors and lines due to severe rust. You have to remember when you work for a certain brand your customer expects the best . No disrespect for Rainman.he does good work.
Just a question Ray. With all those leaves, are they growing in the shop, or does that indicate that most folks in Florida park under the same tree? 🙂
The oak trees drop tons of leaves all winter in Florida, they are just stopping now. I blow out under the hood every other day.
Well, the Iguanas were falling like leaves last week, so.....
@@dsloop3907 Well the pythons need to eat too ya know. All the 'natural' state of that State...
@@P_RO_ Everyone knows pythons aren't indigenous to Florida. Don't knock Iguanas, they taste like Gator.
@@brucegrunewald8423 Guess you missed the humor: Iggies aren't native either. And gator tastes like chicken for real!
So things can be forgotten, you show them, You are really great dude. Full respect
Bring Peter over more often. He asks some innocent questions.
I want to compliment you for making part II so easy to find. Love your work so far!
RAY YOU ARE BEING TOO KIND, THE NEWS IS FULL OF $HIT.
Respect for taking the front cover off first. After 15 years I always go after the biggest pain first. Luckily those covers aren’t the worst to do!!
Ray I am here for politics! Lol, I enjoy hearing the views of the average American. Also I enjoy the up and coming Peter asking questions and learning as he does. A hungry technician is rare now days.
I just want to say hi from Denmark. As a former mechanic i enjoy your videos a lot
A dealer being unethical and adding unnecessary items? Say it ain't so! Thus I never take my cars to anyone and do all the work myself
They don't call them Stealerships for no reason.
@@XeonProductions TRUTH
His shop screwed up and he’s shifting the blame 🤣
My dealership FUCKED up big time! I only had my car for a year turned out I needed a whole new lower control arms. The bushing were wore out they tighten everything down I was extremely pissed.
@@misbeautifulable why was work not covered by mfg's warranty ?
so good you said that dude. there is two sides to every story
love your vids dude keep it up. your work coworkers are funny
Ray, when I have a sealing surface on a head to clean off, as like what you were doing on the forward cylinder head, I use a razer blade and my small shop vacuum so that I'm sure none of those little pieces of silicone rubber have fallen down into the cylinder head. You don't have to wonder if the oil pickup in the pan is drawing them in. It gives me peace of mind also ----- no second guessing myself. Also I wipe the cylinder head sealing surface and the valve cover sealing surface down with acetone and clean white lint free cloth until I'm no longer picking up any residue. It works extremely well too.
I'm not a mechanic, I have little mechanical knowledge, also little interest in mechanical things, yet your videos are very enjoyable!
Love how he takes responsibility for the oil issue
Man what awesome content! Kids these days have no idea how awesome youtube is just this type of content!
i love it when you do the phone makes my day thank you
The conversation here is top notch.
Thanks for a good video, a lot now seem to talk more than they show, but you nailed it. well done.
Morning Ray. Appreciate you lubing up the oil gaskets now. I am most pleased.
Awesome repair, this coming from a truck driver, who is not a mechanic but enjoy the job!
So glad you show all, including mishaps. We all have them, few show them or edit them out. You do not and as such, you are great. Plus I am sure you show the customer what has happened and what should need or could be done. I have a local garage here in England like this. To speed things up to replace brake pipes, he did the easier on Vauxhall Vectra and I did the easier side. Shortened the time a lot, as I had a 1800 mile drive once fixed
Always something to learn from your videos. We own 3 Camrys and a Morris 1100 . You are so professional.
Thanks for making my day better and to anyone reading this dont forget to have a great day.