Hey mr O it don’t matter what you’re doing or how much we can see we just appreciate the fact that you take the time to let us all come and hang out in the shop with you, so thanks and keep up the great work
Can't beat EricTheCarGuy when he drilled into the coolant passage on that minivan. I still can't believe he actually released that video. He's a bigger man than I!
What exactly do you mean and what video are you talking about? I mean, everyone does a mistake at some point. Thats how we learn. I, frankly, think it shows how big someone is if he still shows such mistakes so others can learn from it.
A little story about my dad. He was a Mechanic at a Ford dealership before WWII and had a descent set of tools for that time period. My first set of tools after high school were S -K Wayne’s and a Cornwell 1/4 inch socket set with both deep wells and shallow sockets and a universal swivel. One day he came over to my house and asked to borrow my socket set to work on the dash of his 60 Cadillac. Well it made me feel pretty good that he was borrowing my tools instead of me always borrowing his. He went on to be and engineer on the railroad and I became an auto mechanic and having my own repair shop for a while, then I went into industrial maintenance for 35 years.
The best part about SMA videos is you see things go wrong. And you see the attitude it takes to be a professional Auto Mechanic. The way Eric keeps his cool. And just rolls with all the little bullshit that goes wrong with even the most simple jobs. With other RUclipsrs everything just magically snaps in place, bolts don’t strip, and you get the wrong impression about working on cars.
Man!!!! This is the auto repair comment of the year! For the past 18 or so months I’ve been doing repairs on my 300 and now my Tahoe I noticed no one hardly ever gives you the real. And that’s one of my biggest pet peeves.
Btw, Eric I know how you feel about your tools. My Dad bought his first set of tools in 1948 after the war. They were Craftsman and I am still using them today. Of course that's when tool were made out of real metal.
Cool vid... reminds me of when I was a kid... 1981-1982 during Jr college I worked for an old guy who taught me a lot. I miss the old guy to this day.... One job we did a lot of was replacing broken bolts on Ford F-100 / F - 250s with the 360/390 FE engines..... The home mechanic would try to fix the exhaust leak themselves, break bolts , then bring them to us. What we did was pull the intake and both heads.... these were late 1960s - early 1970s..... Ford trucks.... This was just after leaded gas.... which really messed up valves. So , we would pull the valves out of the heads, kiss the seats and put a clean up turn on the valves themselves.... occasionally if there was not enough meat, we would replace a valve or two. We would flat file the broken studs, centerpunch , drill and tap them out...replace all the bolts ... sometimes replace manifolds if they were too rotten or nasty, but most of the time we would have them surfaced flat , and then go back together, I got after a couple where I was doing all the work myself...the old timer charged $12.00 / hour for my time and gave me $9.00 / hour.... This was when Washington state min wage was $3.35 / hour..... I believe... I believe I did a very nice job , we never had any comebacks on any of my work. I did clutches, brakes in the shop as well... When I went off in the fall of 1983 to University, the old timer said he would really miss me, but gave me a couple hundred bucks for college money. That was 40 years ago now... Like I said.. I really miss those days.... So simple...so easy
NAPA FOR THE LOVE OF HOLY GOD SPONSOR THIS MAN. Eric O is as super hero. Welds without a mask and scoffs at the effects high energy light against his super human brain cameras (eyes). In all seriousness kudos for him showing his real world less than perfect experiences with us. Shows everyone that even elite skilled mechanics can have issues.
LOL, I was eating my lunch in the kitchen and watching part two. Eric says, hey, can you see that back stud, I yell out, yea, I can see!! I was so engrossed in the content. My wife in the next room came into the kitchen and said, who are you talking to. I replied, Eric O. Who? Eric O. And held up my phone, proudly proclaiming, RUclips friend. Wife shakes her head and walks away. Now that story is an indicator of a tuber that delivers engaging content. If your talking to your phone/computer when watching a RUclips video, ya got some excellent content going. 👌
That is my "GO TO" method of removing broken bolts and studs. That Miller MIG machine is absolutely great, and I have 5 Millers, but for removing studs that have broken off flush or below flush, I use my Miller Dynasty 280 DX TIG Machine. You strike the arc on the end of the stud at about 10 Amps and soak some heat in for a while, then increase with the foot pedal to about 40 - 60 amps, add some rod and reduce the amps while adding rod to form a "Nugget Extension". Find a nut that will fit over the nugget and weld it on. Let the heat dissipate a bit so that it is not red hot and try to move it with a wrench or socket. When the stud moves, add a bit of torch heat to the head or block and carefully keep it going like you did. Great Job. I once removed 7 broken exhaust studs from a Chrysler Slant 6 in 40 minuets for a friend, and he paid me with a bottle of Scotch. He asked me what Brand, and I asked for Chivis....when he commented on the $70.00 Bottle (Canada eh), I said....$10.00 per Stud....Not bad. The engine was not much good with the broken ones.
"Eric's Manifold Destiny"! Goes for the difficult "Left/Right Torch/Wrench Crossover" and nails it!! Enjoyed your dad stories surprised but appreciated that you had such a tight connection to your "Napper" Pro Tools!
I really enjoyed the video! Thanks for inviting us into the shop! I can totally relate to favorite / special tools. My first tools were metric socket and end wrench sets that my dad gave me to work on my Kawasaki motorcycle in the early 1980's. My dad was working at the local Buick / Pontiac dealer at the time he purchased them and later went on to become a Mac Tool dealer himself. I still have the socket and end wrench sets and they are in fantastic condition. I only use these tools for very light jobs where there is no chance of stressing them - they are basically retired. RIP dad.
I was a mechanic for 15 years before I got tired of the busted knuckles, intractable grease stains on my hands and PITA customers and changed careers. I really enjoy your videos, it reminds me of the stuff I loved to do (diagnostics) and the stuff I hated (exhaust manifolds!) They also make me thankful that they don't use salt on the roads here in Washington State. The rust! OMG! I have never seen a car no matter how old that looked as bad as some of the newer stuff you have shown.
Hey Eric, just wanted to give you some props. I fix cars as a side hustle and have learned so much from you. Keep on keeping on man, you do a great job.
I love the stuff involving the torch/heat. Because I never know how much is too much. Its definitely a science and I'm sure experience is a huge factor as well. Cheers
Just want to say you are an awesome mechanic. Your videos have really helped me out and very grateful you continue to make these videos. We appreciate you!
Cataracts will come if you dont stop besides the sand in my eyes feeling. I run a BIG Lincoln mig 450 with dual torches at work once in awhile aluminum bronze inlay You need minimum 14 shade
Love your videos and casual commentary. Also like the way you call out hacks that have no pride in their work. I managed dealership parts, service and body shop operations for 23 years and had to finally walk away because of “flat raters” lack of pride and work ethic. Spent another 20 years in fixed operations consulting trying to change that mindset. I still like the mechanical side of the business and I’m currently restoring a 1959 Jag roadster, frame off in my retirement.
Great video as always. I just did this on an 04 yukon denali. 2 broken bolts and 1 stripped bolt head on driver side. Got everything done, fired it up and took it for a hot test drive and the cat was plugged. The gift that keeps on giving...
Wish I lived close to you! I,m getting too big and way too old to twist into tight spots anymore but I too have used your methods to fix many many broken bolts on our farming operation over the last 50 to 60 years!(I'm almost 60 anyways) Keep up the nice videos! Oh...... Mrs. O is a super companion too!Take good care of her!
You always amaze me with the skill and Luck that you have with broken bolts. As an Industrial mechanic I always end up working on broken bolts after the "Helpers" on the production floor have had a shot at cross drilling the bolt making it impossible to get out easily. AAAARRGGGG!!!! Great video and your patience is inspiring. Thanks so much Eric !
Very good video. I’ve struggled with broken bolts over the years. My first car, a 1966 Chevrolet Malabo. I decided to install dual exhaust to the 283 cid. Being a Michigan car I was dealing with all the salt and corrosion you would expect and broke some of the bolts. Took way to long and never was able to remove the broken bolts. Finally years later I had better skills and patience, was able to remove and properly complete the job without any leaks. That little 283 ran very nice for its remaining years and I drove it for 15 years afterwards.
Great videos and great information too. Thanks for sharing. I used to work in a garage when I was a teenager and still remember the good old days, the smell of oil and Petrol. From Aberdeen, Scotland 👍🏼🏴
I’ve picked up quite a few SK socket and wrench sets over time from antique stores. Very nice stuff. I’ve broken all sorts of modern craftsman/big box store brand drivers, ratchets, etc.
This is the best! Thank you. Good to see it warts and all. I followed suit and did three weld bolt extractions. I'm ecstatic. Bloody long process but learned a ton. I appreciate your efforts to record this process.
Vanesta! Love hearing your stories! You are such a great family man, above all else. You really should be proud of your family. Also, you are a fairly decent car/truck/tractor/etc fixer :) Thoroughly enjoy you bringing us into your world now and then, thank you!!!
I wish a had a mechanic like you in Maine!!! Alot of the garages around here are scammers, I took my truck to 3 different garages and they all said different things that I needed for state inspection, You seem like you are an honest mechanic and know your stuff!!!! Definitely subscribed!!!!
There you go, 19:42, Eric has repaired the bolt, and saves the customer the price of a new bolt. I am delighted by the drive-shaft at 30:00. What a thing of beauty, with those rust flakes.
If you need to drill a hole in a recessed stud or broken bolt dead centre, try a good quality self centering hinge drill set, you can swap out the drill for cobalt or HSS. Good job Mr O 👍
@@John_Ridley to be honest it don't matter on how old is the vehicle... Let's say that this repair was done @ a dealership... A manufacture always benefits if repairs are easier the customer would most likely end up buying from the same manufacture due to easier repair's... Just like quality in a TV... U are more likely to buy the same one if that TV lasted 10 years or more... So there are benefits in Quality...
My man you look fine , with or without your cap your a excellent mechanic I know , takes one to know one .... Myself diesel and auto , old school , definitely not on your level .. Paytreon supporter of your channel Thanks Eric you always make it seem easy..
Im having the exhaust manifold done on my chevy .I told the master tech to watch you first so he don't make a mistake .Hes only been doing it for about twenty years. I also need the tank dropped to replace sensor and fuel pump .Got to love NH rust and grime.
"I was staring at the nut and Bam, next thing I knew I was blind" I freaking love this channel, Mr. O and when Mrs. O makes an appearance even if it's just her talking in the background. Thanks
You are a true professional. That is a nightmare job. I just replaced my manifold bolts that have been in my 1969 AMC AMX for over 20 years. Believe it or not not one broke off. You have to take your time on each and every boat and not get frustrated. You are something new brass everything that you charge keep up the great work
So cool seeing a AMX reference... I had a '69 Javelin with the AMX hood on it.... It was my high school car in the mid 80's... Tranny blew in 1989 and I dumped it... Wish I still had that thing....
@@steveo6631 that is very cool. I was lucky I had a I had a 68 Camaro 427 rat in high school. Believe it or not I showed it when I went to college because he got terrible gas mileage. It had to go and I was ready every second ever since. Keep up the great work. Semper Fi
None of the local shops or dealer would touch this for me. I took off my tie, and pulled the MIG machine out of storage (GMAW process equipment for all the certified weld commenters) and wham bam, bolt is out. Between this and the coil ground relocation, you've saved me hours of trial and error. The local pros only want to shoot the parts cannon at 2019 Toyota misfires. Your videos are better than most of the troubleshooting courses I've attended.
Idk if u still read comments from old vids, but a lot of times a magnet will fuck w the weld / Arc of the welder. And a fender washer works good too, more surface to weld to. Keep being you Eric 👍
Job well done Eric O, my method is to let a good mechanic do it. Your amazing in what you do to accomplish the task, great video as always even though it was in two parts
Funny I watched this video the day it came out and just the other day I went to change the plugs on my 07 Silverado with the 5.3 and noticed I had the same broken bolts one on each side. Except my mechanic talked me into replacing the stock manifolds with shorty headers and ARP bolts. Said it would be worth at least another 100hp and 8 mpg. Oaky maybe not, but I may look into racing strips for that extra go. Thanks for making videos.
I never have luck welding the nut on, I am also a terrible welder. I just build out a booger, then grab the booger with vice grips or a stripped bolt extractor onto the booger. Works great, especially on the Chebbys where the bolts break off ahead of time and are not stuck to begin with.
I cut the heads off a couple of the old bolts, run them in a couple turns and use them as a guide for alignment on reassembly. it holds the gasket in place and allows you to slip the manifold into position and start the new bolts then remove the old ones with your fingers. great video as always!
I have used red hi temp silicone for over 40 years on both header bolts and installing exhaust studs. Never had one come loose and always able to get them out. Works great. And if a oxy acetylene torch can't burn no exhaust will either.
In my experience when welding nuts to remove studs. clean up the weld each time you stop with a carbide burr then nut and when you hit the nut full bore on the nut until its filled to the top with weld and wrench it once it changes from red/orange to metal colored.
Now I feel like I'm ready to weld a washer to the head of my vintage small block Chevy! No, I won't actually get the bolt out but you have to start with small victories. Great watching a pro at work.
Eric not to be critical but no hat no welding goggles your living on the wild side. Sometimes you have to just break the rules to get the job done. I know from experience. Thanks for sharing and stay safe and well Artie. 🇺🇸😊
Agree I used to do manifolds day in and day out on ford gm’s and dodges and I can honestly say for this type of work you’re better to pay someone like me or Eric to do this job. They can go from no big deal to in deep water in about 2 seconds. It’s all about feel, skill & experience.
Eric is like how my dad used to be with DIY stuff... he'd always be, like, "why are you still struggling with that? -it's real easy!!" as well. No, it wasn't, dad, it wasn't. He found out the hard way when his body stopped doing what used to be an automatism for him. That really frustrated him.
This is how I fix my Chevy--------I take it to my mechanic and say "Here, fix this"....Works every time......... But he don't have as good a personality as you, Eric.
Nicely done, thanks for putting up with us looking over your shoulder! Oh, and just to warn you, im gonna call your shop one day when I’m bored just to hear what the message actually says 😂 love it
9/16" socket - America! You're over on the Canadian side! Love it! If you only knew the pain we have up here in what is measured by what... Love the videos, Eric! I'm working on a list of "Eric-isms - need more lead in your pencil, Come on little feller, and the classic "here's your problem, lady!". Thanks for letting us tag along!
I can understand a mechanic having tough old skin on the fingers - hence no worries about the smoke pouring off them when touching something a bit too toastie. But you must be the first one I have seen with extra tough eyeballs! I only have to catch one flash from my welder with my eyes and i have a black spot in my vision for the rest of the day, but you were happily welding away whilst staring straight at the torch! Or at least that is what it looked like. No way could I do that - wish i could, because sometimes you just have to squeeze your head into spaces were there is no room to wear a helmet.
Bah, that ain't sheet - I've had many such days. That all of them have been in a hospital, laying there with fiftytwelvteen broken bones and heavily sedated, has absolutely nothing to do with the outcome.
Yeah, good luck with that. Worst day is when I dropped a mug full of coffee/cream all over my bedroom table/carpet. Took a month to get rid of the coffee/cream nasty smell.
Ughhh I've lived with the infamous LS tick for YEARS now and it's finally getting louder. I think it's time to pay the piper and tackle the project. I have missing or broken bolts on both front and back bolts on both sides and the nuts onto the exhaust are completely rusted so it will make for a good time. Thanks for the videos, I'm hoping the welding trick will work for me.
I live in NC and I work on my car's ,most of the time but I'm glad we don't have the rust problem like you do , both of my trucks are 98 and 2003 and don't look nothing like most of the cars I see on your channel underneath
I live east of Cleveland right by the lake and this place is salt city. Massive rot like you guy's. Most of the time when heating bolts especially in aluminum when hot I'll put oil or penatrating fluid on thread's. The heat pulls it in helps with binding. Good job Eric!
Getting those broken ones out was impressive. I use a pin punch to line up manifold/gasket/bolt holes to get the first two started. If I use the two bolt method I'll wind up dropping one that doesn't fall through which is followed by me emitting a barrage of bad words.
Eric, when you say "Remember . . . If I can do it . . . " you're wrong. If I got in there with a torch, the truck and the shop would be engulfed in flames.
On install make yourself a couple of alignment dowels to put in the bolt holes a couple of turns and install the gasket and manifold over them and then start your install bolts and remove the temp dowels. I like to watch your videos especially the wirings ones. Great Job.
Great video, Eric, as always! I enjoy all your commentary that goes with them, and especially the anecdote of your pops... brings back great memories. Thanks!
Its fun watching you do this type of work. I do not miss when I use to do it, everything in NH turns to rust and crust. So many cars in the salvage yards with great engines and no frame left.
Had to weld washers and nuts to 8 studs on a 2000 5.4 2V. Ford seriously bottomed out many of the studs. After a few failures, I welded fender washers to the studs, then a 7/16 nut to the washer. I first welded directly to any stud that was flush or below, then the washer and nut. EzzyPezzy after several hours of frustration. If ever again, I'll torch the head like you do.
Hey mr O it don’t matter what you’re doing or how much we can see we just appreciate the fact that you take the time to let us all come and hang out in the shop with you, so thanks and keep up the great work
She loves it because it gets Mr O out of her hair at how when he edits the videos at home.
Can't beat EricTheCarGuy when he drilled into the coolant passage on that minivan. I still can't believe he actually released that video. He's a bigger man than I!
Link?
Hi Wes, waiting for another one of your videos soon !
What exactly do you mean and what video are you talking about? I mean, everyone does a mistake at some point. Thats how we learn. I, frankly, think it shows how big someone is if he still shows such mistakes so others can learn from it.
I was wondering when Eric O would do the same thing... I kept thinking, "That drill bit sure is going in a long way . . . "
@@blockbertus EricTheCarGuy is a channel on youtube that drilled out a Coolant Passage on a mini van he has done it on a few videos
A little story about my dad. He was a Mechanic at a Ford dealership before WWII and had a descent set of tools for that time period. My first set of tools after high school were S -K Wayne’s and a Cornwell 1/4 inch socket set with both deep wells and shallow sockets and a universal swivel. One day he came over to my house and asked to borrow my socket set to work on the dash of his 60 Cadillac. Well it made me feel pretty good that he was borrowing my tools instead of me always borrowing his. He went on to be and engineer on the railroad and I became an auto mechanic and having my own repair shop for a while, then I went into industrial maintenance for 35 years.
Dont ever get tired of making these videos Eric there are so many of us who enjoy watching someone who knows what their doing.
Well said Randy!
Even if you couldn’t fix anything I would still watch this channel for the entertainment. This is the best channel on RUclips hands down.
The best part about SMA videos is you see things go wrong. And you see the attitude it takes to be a professional Auto Mechanic. The way Eric keeps his cool. And just rolls with all the little bullshit that goes wrong with even the most simple jobs. With other RUclipsrs everything just magically snaps in place, bolts don’t strip, and you get the wrong impression about working on cars.
Man!!!! This is the auto repair comment of the year! For the past 18 or so months I’ve been doing repairs on my 300 and now my Tahoe I noticed no one hardly ever gives you the real. And that’s one of my biggest pet peeves.
Always enjoy a Mrs. O appearance, especially when she comes out to bust chops!
I second that!
Nothing like waking up to a SMA video to go with my coffee! Thank you Eric!
Btw, Eric I know how you feel about your tools. My Dad bought his first set of tools in 1948 after the war. They were Craftsman and I am still using them today. Of course that's when tool were made out of real metal.
Cool vid... reminds me of when I was a kid... 1981-1982 during Jr college I worked for an old guy who taught me a lot. I miss the old guy to this day.... One job we did a lot of was replacing broken bolts on Ford F-100 / F - 250s with the 360/390 FE engines..... The home mechanic would try to fix the exhaust leak themselves, break bolts , then bring them to us. What we did was pull the intake and both heads.... these were late 1960s - early 1970s..... Ford trucks.... This was just after leaded gas.... which really messed up valves. So , we would pull the valves out of the heads, kiss the seats and put a clean up turn on the valves themselves.... occasionally if there was not enough meat, we would replace a valve or two. We would flat file the broken studs, centerpunch , drill and tap them out...replace all the bolts ... sometimes replace manifolds if they were too rotten or nasty, but most of the time we would have them surfaced flat , and then go back together, I got after a couple where I was doing all the work myself...the old timer charged $12.00 / hour for my time and gave me $9.00 / hour.... This was when Washington state min wage was $3.35 / hour..... I believe... I believe I did a very nice job , we never had any comebacks on any of my work. I did clutches, brakes in the shop as well... When I went off in the fall of 1983 to University, the old timer said he would really miss me, but gave me a couple hundred bucks for college money. That was 40 years ago now... Like I said.. I really miss those days.... So simple...so easy
My Dad died just over a year ago, your stories about your dad made me smile ear to ear. Lots of similarities.
NAPA FOR THE LOVE OF HOLY GOD SPONSOR THIS MAN. Eric O is as super hero. Welds without a mask and scoffs at the effects high energy light against his super human brain cameras (eyes). In all seriousness kudos for him showing his real world less than perfect experiences with us. Shows everyone that even elite skilled mechanics can have issues.
LOL, I was eating my lunch in the kitchen and watching part two. Eric says, hey, can you see that back stud, I yell out, yea, I can see!! I was so engrossed in the content. My wife in the next room came into the kitchen and said, who are you talking to. I replied, Eric O. Who? Eric O. And held up my phone, proudly proclaiming, RUclips friend. Wife shakes her head and walks away. Now that story is an indicator of a tuber that delivers engaging content. If your talking to your phone/computer when watching a RUclips video, ya got some excellent content going. 👌
That is my "GO TO" method of removing broken bolts and studs. That Miller MIG machine is absolutely great, and I have 5 Millers, but for removing studs that have broken off flush or below flush, I use my Miller Dynasty 280 DX TIG Machine. You strike the arc on the end of the stud at about 10 Amps and soak some heat in for a while, then increase with the foot pedal to about 40 - 60 amps, add some rod and reduce the amps while adding rod to form a "Nugget Extension". Find a nut that will fit over the nugget and weld it on. Let the heat dissipate a bit so that it is not red hot and try to move it with a wrench or socket. When the stud moves, add a bit of torch heat to the head or block and carefully keep it going like you did. Great Job. I once removed 7 broken exhaust studs from a Chrysler Slant 6 in 40 minuets for a friend, and he paid me with a bottle of Scotch. He asked me what Brand, and I asked for Chivis....when he commented on the $70.00 Bottle (Canada eh), I said....$10.00 per Stud....Not bad. The engine was not much good with the broken ones.
"Eric's Manifold Destiny"! Goes for the difficult "Left/Right Torch/Wrench Crossover" and nails it!!
Enjoyed your dad stories surprised but appreciated that you had such a tight connection to your "Napper" Pro Tools!
I really enjoyed the video! Thanks for inviting us into the shop! I can totally relate to favorite / special tools. My first tools were metric socket and end wrench sets that my dad gave me to work on my Kawasaki motorcycle in the early 1980's. My dad was working at the local Buick / Pontiac dealer at the time he purchased them and later went on to become a Mac Tool dealer himself. I still have the socket and end wrench sets and they are in fantastic condition. I only use these tools for very light jobs where there is no chance of stressing them - they are basically retired. RIP dad.
I was a mechanic for 15 years before I got tired of the busted knuckles, intractable grease stains on my hands and PITA customers and changed careers. I really enjoy your videos, it reminds me of the stuff I loved to do (diagnostics) and the stuff I hated (exhaust manifolds!) They also make me thankful that they don't use salt on the roads here in Washington State. The rust! OMG! I have never seen a car no matter how old that looked as bad as some of the newer stuff you have shown.
Hey Eric, just wanted to give you some props. I fix cars as a side hustle and have learned so much from you. Keep on keeping on man, you do a great job.
I never thought of using a bendable pickup magnet to hold while welding. I always learn something with your videos. Thanks.
You are way above me with a welder, and a torch for that matter. Good job Eric
Wow these two videos really opened my eyes to the need for almost constant heat. Great videos as always Eric. Thanks for all you do! Jim.
I love the stuff involving the torch/heat. Because I never know how much is too much. Its definitely a science and I'm sure experience is a huge factor as well. Cheers
Very instructive, especially for a weekend warrior like me. I need to do these jobs on a school day so my expletives don't ruin sensitive young ears.
Just want to say you are an awesome mechanic. Your videos have really helped me out and very grateful you continue to make these videos. We appreciate you!
This is the video that finally blew my socks off. Great example of positive perseverance Mr O.
Mrs O: get him some auto darkening welding glasses. We want him to live forever.
arc flash will cook your retina for good
Cataracts will come if you dont stop besides the sand in my eyes feeling. I run a BIG Lincoln mig 450 with dual torches at work once in awhile aluminum bronze inlay You need minimum 14 shade
He’s secretly beta testing the new Astro auto darkening contact lenses! I’d love to put gold #9 or #10 filters in a pair of eyeglass frames.
Love your videos and casual commentary. Also like the way you call out hacks that have no pride in their work. I managed dealership parts, service and body shop operations for 23 years and had to finally walk away because of “flat raters” lack of pride and work ethic. Spent another 20 years in fixed operations consulting trying to change that mindset. I still like the mechanical side of the business and I’m currently restoring a 1959 Jag roadster, frame off in my retirement.
Great video as always. I just did this on an 04 yukon denali. 2 broken bolts and 1 stripped bolt head on driver side. Got everything done, fired it up and took it for a hot test drive and the cat was plugged. The gift that keeps on giving...
Yet another good video tutorial on Eric O's way of getting the job done. Great story about your Dad. May he Rest In Peace.
Yes please! I was getting so desperate I almost started doing some work.
Wish I lived close to you! I,m getting too big and way too old to twist into tight spots anymore but I too have used your methods to fix many many broken bolts on our farming operation over the last 50 to 60 years!(I'm almost 60 anyways)
Keep up the nice videos! Oh...... Mrs. O is a super companion too!Take good care of her!
You always amaze me with the skill and Luck that you have with broken bolts. As an Industrial mechanic
I always end up working on broken bolts after the "Helpers" on the production floor have had a shot at
cross drilling the bolt making it impossible to get out easily. AAAARRGGGG!!!! Great video and your patience
is inspiring. Thanks so much Eric !
Very good video. I’ve struggled with broken bolts over the years. My first car, a 1966 Chevrolet Malabo. I decided to install dual exhaust to the 283 cid. Being a Michigan car I was dealing with all the salt and corrosion you would expect and broke some of the bolts. Took way to long and never was able to remove the broken bolts. Finally years later I had better skills and patience, was able to remove and properly complete the job without any leaks. That little 283 ran very nice for its remaining years and I drove it for 15 years afterwards.
These little insights into Eric's younger life are gold. Could totally make a new TV series out of that.
Great videos and great information too. Thanks for sharing. I used to work in a garage when I was a teenager and still remember the good old days, the smell of oil and Petrol.
From Aberdeen, Scotland 👍🏼🏴
My first ever set of tools were S&K. Still have most of them today. Thank you Eric for Parts 1 and 2.
I’ve picked up quite a few SK socket and wrench sets over time from antique stores. Very nice stuff. I’ve broken all sorts of modern craftsman/big box store brand drivers, ratchets, etc.
This is the best! Thank you. Good to see it warts and all. I followed suit and did three weld bolt extractions. I'm ecstatic. Bloody long process but learned a ton. I appreciate your efforts to record this process.
Vanesta! Love hearing your stories! You are such a great family man, above all else. You really should be proud of your family.
Also, you are a fairly decent car/truck/tractor/etc fixer :) Thoroughly enjoy you bringing us into your world now and then, thank you!!!
I wish a had a mechanic like you in Maine!!! Alot of the garages around here are scammers, I took my truck to 3 different garages and they all said different things that I needed for state inspection, You seem like you are an honest mechanic and know your stuff!!!! Definitely subscribed!!!!
I did a job like that on my impala. But I drilled the broken studs out. I was a real headache. Great job
There you go, 19:42, Eric has repaired the bolt, and saves the customer the price of a new bolt. I am delighted by the drive-shaft at 30:00. What a thing of beauty, with those rust flakes.
Thanks for part two. You certainly make some of these repairs look easier than I know they are.
If you need to drill a hole in a recessed stud or broken bolt dead centre, try a good quality self centering hinge drill set, you can swap out the drill for cobalt or HSS.
Good job Mr O 👍
You'd think that after 100 years of broken exhaust bolts, they'd have figured out a better way to mount a manifold.
What's the manufacturer's incentive to help a repair go smoother on a 10 year old car?
@@John_Ridley to be honest it don't matter on how old is the vehicle... Let's say that this repair was done @ a dealership... A manufacture always benefits if repairs are easier the customer would most likely end up buying from the same manufacture due to easier repair's... Just like quality in a TV... U are more likely to buy the same one if that TV lasted 10 years or more... So there are benefits in Quality...
we’ve been making flat roofs for a hundred years too and we still cant stop them from leaking.
It is all about the dineros!
It’s because no one uses the proper technique
Great video, nice to know that all is not lost when you break a bolt in an engine block! I do enjoy your little side stories too!
My man you look fine , with or without your cap your a excellent mechanic
I know , takes one to know one ....
Myself diesel and auto , old school , definitely not on your level ..
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Thanks Eric you always make it seem easy..
Im having the exhaust manifold done on my chevy .I told the master tech to watch you first so he don't make a mistake .Hes only been doing it for about twenty years. I also need the tank dropped to replace sensor and fuel pump .Got to love NH rust and grime.
Mr "O" is a patient man, and Mrs "O" loves it...
Always appreciate a pro who is willing to share his process. Thank You
"I was staring at the nut and Bam, next thing I knew I was blind" I freaking love this channel, Mr. O and when Mrs. O makes an appearance even if it's just her talking in the background. Thanks
You are a true professional. That is a nightmare job. I just replaced my manifold bolts that have been in my 1969 AMC AMX for over 20 years. Believe it or not not one broke off. You have to take your time on each and every boat and not get frustrated. You are something new brass everything that you charge keep up the great work
So cool seeing a AMX reference... I had a '69 Javelin with the AMX hood on it.... It was my high school car in the mid 80's... Tranny blew in 1989 and I dumped it... Wish I still had that thing....
@@steveo6631 that is very cool. I was lucky I had a I had a 68 Camaro 427 rat in high school. Believe it or not I showed it when I went to college because he got terrible gas mileage. It had to go and I was ready every second ever since. Keep up the great work. Semper Fi
We never call the torch an axe, we always referred to the torch as the "Fire Wrench". Very good video.
My son calls it the "blue tip wrench". 😀
None of the local shops or dealer would touch this for me. I took off my tie, and pulled the MIG machine out of storage (GMAW process equipment for all the certified weld commenters) and wham bam, bolt is out. Between this and the coil ground relocation, you've saved me hours of trial and error. The local pros only want to shoot the parts cannon at 2019 Toyota misfires.
Your videos are better than most of the troubleshooting courses I've attended.
Mrs. O - "I was staring at the nut then bam" had me lmao for real, am I the only one that got that?
Watching some of these older vids because I recently had to do this. Took 14 tries (nuts) for the super novice, but I got it!
Impressive work. You make it look so easy. Can't beat knowledge.
Idk if u still read comments from old vids, but a lot of times a magnet will fuck w the weld / Arc of the welder. And a fender washer works good too, more surface to weld to. Keep being you Eric 👍
Job well done Eric O, my method is to let a good mechanic do it. Your amazing in what you do to accomplish the task, great video as always even though it was in two parts
Funny I watched this video the day it came out and just the other day I went to change the plugs on my 07 Silverado with the 5.3 and noticed I had the same broken bolts one on each side. Except my mechanic talked me into replacing the stock manifolds with shorty headers and ARP bolts. Said it would be worth at least another 100hp and 8 mpg. Oaky maybe not, but I may look into racing strips for that extra go.
Thanks for making videos.
I never have luck welding the nut on, I am also a terrible welder. I just build out a booger, then grab the booger with vice grips or a stripped bolt extractor onto the booger. Works great, especially on the Chebbys where the bolts break off ahead of time and are not stuck to begin with.
I cut the heads off a couple of the old bolts, run them in a couple turns and use them as a guide for alignment on reassembly. it holds the gasket in place and allows you to slip the manifold into position and start the new bolts then remove the old ones with your fingers. great video as always!
"I'm pretty sure he couldn't hear me and just ASSUMED I was gonna mouth off as I was walking away." And he was right. 😁
I have used red hi temp silicone for over 40 years on both header bolts and installing exhaust studs. Never had one come loose and always able to get them out. Works great. And if a oxy acetylene torch can't burn no exhaust will either.
In my experience when welding nuts to remove studs. clean up the weld each time you stop with a carbide burr then nut and when you hit the nut full bore on the nut until its filled to the top with weld and wrench it once it changes from red/orange to metal colored.
Now I feel like I'm ready to weld a washer to the head of my vintage small block Chevy! No, I won't actually get the bolt out but you have to start with small victories. Great watching a pro at work.
Great info and method. Please do watch your eyes. Thanks, Eric!
Eric not to be critical but no hat no welding goggles your living on the wild side. Sometimes you have to just break the rules to get the job done. I know from experience. Thanks for sharing and stay safe and well Artie. 🇺🇸😊
"If I can do it, you can do it " does not apply here, I'd definitely pay shop labor rates for this.
And, give him a tip!
Agree I used to do manifolds day in and day out on ford gm’s and dodges and I can honestly say for this type of work you’re better to pay someone like me or Eric to do this job. They can go from no big deal to in deep water in about 2 seconds. It’s all about feel, skill & experience.
Eric is like how my dad used to be with DIY stuff... he'd always be, like, "why are you still struggling with that? -it's real easy!!" as well. No, it wasn't, dad, it wasn't.
He found out the hard way when his body stopped doing what used to be an automatism for him. That really frustrated him.
Thats me. I know my limitations.
Especially try doing it on jack stands. I agree some jobs aren't worth doing
This is how I fix my Chevy--------I take it to my mechanic and say "Here, fix this"....Works every time......... But he don't have as good a personality as you, Eric.
Nicely done, thanks for putting up with us looking over your shoulder! Oh, and just to warn you, im gonna call your shop one day when I’m bored just to hear what the message actually says 😂 love it
9/16" socket - America! You're over on the Canadian side! Love it! If you only knew the pain we have up here in what is measured by what... Love the videos, Eric! I'm working on a list of "Eric-isms - need more lead in your pencil, Come on little feller, and the classic "here's your problem, lady!". Thanks for letting us tag along!
Some of the best videos on RUclips! Ya made it look easy.
Thanks for all your help. You explain everything in layman's terms, giving people the confidence needed to get the job done. Thanks again.
I can understand a mechanic having tough old skin on the fingers - hence no worries about the smoke pouring off them when touching something a bit too toastie. But you must be the first one I have seen with extra tough eyeballs! I only have to catch one flash from my welder with my eyes and i have a black spot in my vision for the rest of the day, but you were happily welding away whilst staring straight at the torch! Or at least that is what it looked like. No way could I do that - wish i could, because sometimes you just have to squeeze your head into spaces were there is no room to wear a helmet.
The light wasn't actually in his eyes - you could see that he was obscured by the head of the welding gun - fortunately.
The best sound you can hear from that one Eric, would be the Dollars rolling in the till drawer , great job
One of my chief goals in life is to go all day without dropping something.
That's expert level.. good luck sir
Only accomplished by taking the day off and not even working on anything.
Bah, that ain't sheet - I've had many such days.
That all of them have been in a hospital, laying there with fiftytwelvteen broken bones and heavily sedated, has absolutely nothing to do with the outcome.
Yeah, good luck with that. Worst day is when I dropped a mug full of coffee/cream all over my bedroom table/carpet. Took a month to get rid of the coffee/cream nasty smell.
Let me know how that works out. 🤣🤣
Ughhh I've lived with the infamous LS tick for YEARS now and it's finally getting louder. I think it's time to pay the piper and tackle the project. I have missing or broken bolts on both front and back bolts on both sides and the nuts onto the exhaust are completely rusted so it will make for a good time. Thanks for the videos, I'm hoping the welding trick will work for me.
Who needs a new language app when we have Mr.O teaching us German!
I live in NC and I work on my car's ,most of the time but I'm glad we don't have the rust problem like you do , both of my trucks are 98 and 2003 and don't look nothing like most of the cars I see on your channel underneath
Holy crap biscuits, you're almost at 600k subs. Wow. Thanks Dr. O!
And no comments about the rusty components this video... That's a big step for SMA!!!
Outstanding job! another lesson learned for me. More heat!!!
I freaking love these videos.
I live east of Cleveland right by the lake and this place is salt city. Massive rot like you guy's. Most of the time when heating bolts especially in aluminum when hot I'll put oil or penatrating fluid on thread's. The heat pulls it in helps with binding. Good job Eric!
That whole job is difficult...nice work Eric!
Thanks for showing us some great tips for handling a potentially tough one, especially that busted driver side bolt!
'And now, Part II of "This Is Exhausting." 🙂
Getting those broken ones out was impressive. I use a pin punch to line up manifold/gasket/bolt holes to get the first two started. If I use the two bolt method I'll wind up dropping one that doesn't fall through which is followed by me emitting a barrage of bad words.
Eric, when you say "Remember . . . If I can do it . . . " you're wrong. If I got in there with a torch, the truck and the shop would be engulfed in flames.
On install make yourself a couple of alignment dowels to put in the bolt holes a couple of turns and install the gasket and manifold over them and then start your install bolts and remove the temp dowels. I like to watch your videos especially the wirings ones. Great Job.
12:20 Always go straight nut. Seriously, in my experience the washer does nothing but take away "meat" for the nut to grab onto.
Plus if you weld it on crooked it can help the binding of that bolt making it worse.
There are different lock washers. Most of them do not do much. The best one on the market is Nord washer (the one that consists of two parts).
Thanks! Just started this job today, was just about to pull the motor, didnt know how easy the acsess is with the innerfender removed. :D
From someone who has one good eye how do you keep stuff out of yours with no glasses?
Nice save on removing that last bolt!
Great video, Eric, as always! I enjoy all your commentary that goes with them, and especially the anecdote of your pops... brings back great memories. Thanks!
No "smoke wrench" for you! You get the Gas Axe!
Super glue the washer in place, weld. Then super glue nut in place then weld! Great vid again! Awesome.
Does the rusty scale flake off the driveshaft evenly enough to stay balanced? 🤔
You can buy an indexing center punch if you want a perfect in the middle hole It fits in your bolt hole perfectly.
Before removing the manifold I use a male brake line fitting it helps guide the drill bit
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Its fun watching you do this type of work. I do not miss when I use to do it, everything in NH turns to rust and crust. So many cars in the salvage yards with great engines and no frame left.
Why no eye protection? When welding?
I wasn’t criticizing,I was curious why it is not needed.
@@craiglundgren3461 He closed his eyes when he struck the arc.
@@dennissmith8199 sure didn't look like it
Had to weld washers and nuts to 8 studs on a 2000 5.4 2V. Ford seriously bottomed out many of the studs. After a few failures, I welded fender washers to the studs, then a 7/16 nut to the washer. I first welded directly to any stud that was flush or below, then the washer and nut.
EzzyPezzy after several hours of frustration.
If ever again, I'll torch the head like you do.