Hats off to you Ray not giving Troy a hard time. We all make mistakes and I hope Troy won't let it get to him as he seems to be a hard working lad. Brilliant RUclips channel.
The good thing is, Troy will NEVER make that mistake again. These are great learning experiences. Those who never made a mistake are those who have never done anything
Mistakes are called 'learning moments'. At least in a healthy work environment. I probably would have made some sort of joke/prank upon Troy's return but it'd depend a little on timing :)
Ray, you are to be commended sir. Most mechanics such as yourself would have been the one to leave for lunch and cool off. You are a good person and can teach Troy more than just fixing things.
Working that nasty problem for Troy is a super nice thing to do! Modeling how to take good care of others in the shop is part of what makes great people. Good work Ray. It counts.
@@DougDingus , & @bradhaines3142 I AGREE and DISAGREE with both of you. Ray had the PLAN to fix it. Troy might have been better off to follow that plan. It would have shown Troy that after cooling off, critical thinking, and planning, can and will save the day. As a good boss, Ray can teach Troy things he cannot learn by just "doing".
Shame ya didnt film the look on Troy's face when ya informed him ya got his connection error resolved-I bet it made his day!...This World needs MORE Boss's like you!! Bless ya!
Troy, you have so much to learn, but you are so fortunate to have such a brilliant teacher. Stick at it. You’re doing a good job! Your sense of humour will prove to be a great asset, I’m sure. Good luck.
You're a good man, Ray. Discovering my mistakes frustrates me to no end. I'm Sure Troy is going to be VERY careful with engine harness connectors going forward.
@@Mr.R249 You beat me to it. If my Mom found a spot I missed on a dish I washed, I had to rewash ALL the dishes, including pots, pans and silverware. I only missed a spot ONCE. ONCE.
My wife and I have been Watching you, back before you opened your shop. We've been thinking you are a nice man. You sure proved it here. Your continued success is something we want to see.
What’s funny is I once could read the odometer. That was last year it sat for almost a year at 226,000 miles you can kind of see the miles on it if you wait til night then turn on dash lights. I know it is a real pos. It definitely has made me some money though. Just got to make it for another 6 months then I’m gonna sell it.
Ray, you're a good boss. Not only did you NOT give Troy a hard time about that mistake, you used your experience and knowledge to fix it for him. Kudos to you. Now TROY, this part is for you. Don't let mistakes get you down, this is how we learn, by making mistakes and then never doing them again. You are eventually going to be as good or BETTER than Ray only because he is such a good teacher and really knows his stuff.
@@polishhotdog933 Is this the FIRST video of Ray's channel that you've watched? IMO Ray is NOT the type of personality to blow up at people when they make a mistake and I'm pretty sure Troy got down on himself pretty hard when he figured out what he'd done.
Great job Ray in not belittling Troy over his mistake but i would have waited for him to come back so he can see there is always some times more than one way to skin a cat. But i understand you have to keep the flow going to keep on budget.
Ray great job on you mentoring Troy a lot of other shops wouldn't have done what you did your a great boss.. Troy brother it was a mistake learn and move forward we All MAKE mistakes bro don't dwell on it hold your head up you have a hell of great boss to teach you its a learning experience bud!!!
@@russellstyles5381 Yup. I was super Lucky in my first manufacturing job. Was a great crew with values similar to what we see here. Everybody took care of everybody the work got done well, we all kept learning stuff. Solid, reputable, fun! I didn't realize just how good the scene was until I had worked other places. Today, it is often my call how these things go. And of course, it's always back to those good values trying to make great people build a good crew and love what we do. Over time, Ray Troy and others who join the crew are going to have a great place to work and a reputation you cannot question. I'll bet they laugh a lot along the way which is just icing on the cake! They all will be like brothers and hopefully sisters working solid making good times.
Your extensive videos and narratives sure bring to light the complexity of modern automobiles. At 75 yrs old, about the last “difficult “ repair I did was rebuild a carb on a 1972 Plymouth Duster. I’m very impressed at today’s technician’s diagnostic and wrenching expertise.
Wow! Such patience! My hat is off to you! Excellent analysis of attack angles to find the least invasive way to resolve this nasty situation.. Congrats!!
Shows the difference between having someone work for you and working with someone. Says a lot about who you are and one of the reasons we like watching.
You RAY are a great teacher! Using your many years of experience can still understand the classification of frustration. Only a few videos of you getting frustrated . Know when to hold em and know when to fold em. I'm just a 51 year old guy that works in a grocery store and yet, here I am daily looking fwd to viewing your postings nearly daily. Great videos. By the way, I have a PT Cruiser I have parked in the driveway that doesn't get driven. I know you LOVE PT Cruisers.
Troy is lucky to have a Good Guy/Boss like you to learn from. I am sure he will be a great Tech in the future. As a Customer I appreciate you helping the next generation of Auto Techs.
A few tech tips on the Monte Carlo: The stabilizer bar end link bolts are upside down. With the threads sticking out below the control arm, ground clearance is reduced. I noticed the right strut through-bolts are installed in opposite directions. They should be facing the same direction, and that shouldn't happen if the bolts were lined up with the serrations left behind in the knuckle when the bolts were installed at the factory. Third, GM recommends that the slit in the stabilizer bar bushing face the front of the car, not the rear.
I loved the way you handled this situation. Agree with the other comments and this was certainly a teaching moment by maintaining your composure and professionalism. I am sure Troy appreciated it also and it was not lost on him.
You can tak the new tumbler assembly to a locksmith with the old key and have it rekeyed to match the old key. Used to be pretty cheap. It takes them less than 5 minutes.
It takes a calm, rational person to create solutions to seemingly overwhelming problems. I come here because your methodology is transferable to many skill sets. Good Job Ray!
@@eltonyancey6426 Who ever thought that stuffing a huge V8 in a transverse configuration should have one inserted in their butt hole in the same way. UTTERLY STUPID.
There is an old proverb that says something about teach a man to fish, blah, blah, blah. The point I'm making, Troy will never forget this life lesson, and he will find subtle ways to let you know (because he seems like a good lad) but the best way that he will thank you is he will pass this lesson onto someone. Maybe someday it will be his helper, or his son, or grandson way in the future, and he will have your name to thank in that memory, and God willing there will still be a video archive of it all somewhere. Or maybe you'll just have a beer and give him a noogie so he never forgets crap like that again.
There are Mechanics.... There are good Mechanics.... There are great Mechanics..... And there are outstanding Mechanics Who are Teachers at the same time. You sir are a true Mechanic & Teacher.... Kudos to you Mr. Rainman Ray
Life is a learning lesson, many of us have been in some situation like Troy was and the lesson learned will make him a better mechanic in the future. Nice that Ray didn’t flip out and also went and made a nightmare go away. Great job to both of you!
Man what I would've given to have a mentor like you when I was his age. Most people would just be frustrated and take it out on the apprentice. Major props to you for being so understanding and pushing forward with his growth Ray. Fortunately we can learn from our mistakes and use it to become a better version of ourselves.
Been there , went for that lunch. Finished reassembly , pleased with the work , move toolbox to reveal the one component that'd been overlooked. It's a situation that has only 2 options , go to lunch or take a sledgehammer to what you'd been working on. A very impressive recovery from what looked like being a heartbreaker of a do over .
I've been a mechanic my whole life Ray. Engines were my forte, car, plane boats mowers, if it has fuel we worked it. Not motor's-- engines. I've also had many a large crew of mech's working for me and can appreciate you bailing out your helper. My one complaint with SOME mech's was the-- in a crying type voice--- saying "I CAN'T DO IT". THAT IRKED ME TO NO END. You my good man are not that Weiner. They don't realize there is two different aspects to mechanical work. The "I can't do it" and the "It can't be done". You just proved it can be done.
One last note for Troy. Don't be afraid to ASK for help. By that I mean on a big shop project with thousands of dollars at stake ask for that second set of eyes. Ask your experienced shop work-withs to give it a look see before re-install. That goes for any mech no matter the experience.
yes screw drivers or other types of bladed instrument has always been the tool of choice for many operation. vent windows and a plastic card allowed keyless entry also much quicker than those stupid keys
I had to fix the ignition switch in my Crown Vic with a screwdriver and seal puller. In a parking lot with the motor running. Props to you with Troy, great patience and understanding.
Excellent job Ray sir, on the harness relocation, and oh the music was so appropriate. You have done great in saving young Troy future. He will definitely have a lot more respect for you sir. I am touched by your kind gesture.
Ray, you just brought tears to my eyes. The world would be a much different place with more bosses like you. I only ever had two that cared about me or my state of mind at all, and I married one of them. My work history would have been much different if I had had a boss like you when I was as young as Troy. I hope Troy realizes the value of the quality of mercy in a boss. If I had been working for you at that age, that would have earned you my undying loyalty.
Troy, At 52, if I were to say I never made a mistake, I would be a liar. You are doing an amazing job. Keep your head up and remember, some lessons are harder than others to learn. The good thing is, nobody got hurt, nothing got broke and no money was spent to fix your mistake. That in itself is a win. Love you guys and love your videos.
Ray, you've said in a previous video while working on the tow truck "I don't know how you heavy duty guys do it". I, as a heavy duty mechanic don't see how you automotive guys do it. Hats off. You are proving to be a good boss.
Did Troy ever tell you your his hero? You are the wind beneath his wings!🤣🤣🤣 Your a good man Ray helping him out, letting him cool off and not bear that burden alone.👊
My dad was a very good carpenter . When learning the trade , he told me that the man that never made a mistake never did anything . He'd give some guidance , but you were to correct the mistake . I learned much from him .
Your a good man Ray. In my early days I was in Troys shoes many times, its a steep learning curve. Wish I had someone like you back then, to help me figure out what went wrong.
Ray, excellent that you stepped up and RESOLVED THIS PROBLEM. Troy is young and learning and for his supervisor to help out when he messed up is a teaching and learning moment. He will not forget next time. Ray you are the man.
Troy is blessed to have a good boss and mentor to lead him through these inevitable mistakes. It was great to find a solution short of pulling the drive train.
I started watching your videos about one year ago because of another youtuber called "WATCH WES WORK". He gave you a shout out and I have been hooked ever since. You never cease to amaze me. I wish you were closer to PA. because you would be my "go to guy" whenever I need auto repair. I grew up working in my father's garage, however, that was in the 60's. I worked on cars from the 50's- 60's-70's and 80's. They were easy. Today's cars suck. I could only fix the mechanical stuff today. But the rest,,,, no way. I am not smart enough. Plus I am old. LOL. I really enjoy watching you work. Please keep the videos coming. BTW, I miss the 6am uploads. I am a morning person so I get up at 5am and I used to love watching your videos while eating breakfast. Either way, I will keep watching as long as I am alive. Thanks.
When I owned a 2006 Chevy Impala V6 I needed my crank shaft sensor replaced and I was told they need to take off the exhaust out or tilt the engine off the mounts, Which was costly. I used a small socket wrench and my small hands to do it myself without removing parts. Having small hands is an advantage as a mechanic. Anyways thank you for what you do Ray. I've been learning from you for a few years now and I get to teach others when its my opportunity. Great job!
Hey Ray! What a decent guy (no surprise to us, yours roadies) that you did that but I can really say how much that made a huge difference. I have been the beneficiary of that kind of decency (and mercy) myself and I never forgot it. Awesome move brother!
Well done Ray, Troy must have felt really bad about causing this problem! They say you learn by your mistakes so he can chalk this one up as a good lesson! Bless you and your family for your good ethics!
Just watched your video video on Troys mistake. He's learning and seems to be trying hard and not shy on tackling the more difficult jobs which is what you want to see. Making, and learning from mistakes is how he'll grow. It's good that his mistake was spotted before any engine starting attempt was made so nothing expensive got damaged. I doubt it will be a mistake he'll make again quickly. It helps to have a mentor that can tread the line between expressing the importance and potentially expensive consequences of the error, but in a calm and educational manner that doesn't knock his confidence, so he's lucky to have someone with patience to guide him. You seem to be a good fit for each other in an enclosed tight space like a workshop. Keep up the good work both of you.
7:50 I was wondering about that. I changed the doors out on my old Suburban that has an ignition key and a door key. Now I have two door keys. The original key is still necessary for the barn doors on the rear end.
That was a very diplomatic way of saying that I'm willing to try darn near anything to avoid having to embrace the suck. Hats off that you handled this one Ray instead to telling Troy to fix his own mistakes. Class act good sir, class act indeed.
I've only had one employer that treated his employees like you do. Troy is so lucky to have an employer like you who treats the mistake on the wiring harness as a learning experience. And that mistakes happen and that if you learn from your mistakes it isn't a failure. I've made more than a few mistakes in my lifetime and Troy and yourself have a few likely to occur in the future. I'm sure that I will have more to come since I'm only 67. You guys and the wife unit all make a great team.
Troy learned three valuable lessons. One- Double check your work. Two- Engineers are the ones who calculate flag hours. Three- There is more than one way to skin a cat. You are incredible person and boss Ray!! Troy will learn MUCH from you!!
Mechanics like yourself, absolutely amaze me. I’m an old guy and did it some wrenching when I was young there was no computers in the car. Things were easy to get at. I changed out a transmission on a Ford when I was a teenager. No problem nowadays cars are nothing but a computer with four wheels attached. Mechanics nowadays have to have endless patience. They can’t be easily frustrated. And they have to keep an upbeat attitude. I enjoy watching you and the guy from South Main auto. When I was young, I wanted to go to school to be a mechanic. I ended up being a welder. And I’m so glad I did. Because I realized after watching you good mechanics that I’m just not cut out for it. Great video. Thanks, Ray.
Troy, I've only swapped 3 engines in my life and each time there was always 1 connector that didn't reach. Each time I had to remove parts to fix it. Life is 10% what happens and 90% how you react to it. Ray seams like a fantastic teacher and mentor, you will become a fantastic mechanic learning from him!
Not many a bosses out there that would show the compassion for a newish helper. Let alone even recognize that they we’re losing the mind over it! Good job catching the human side of the error and surprising Troy! Heck I’ve had bosses tell me to stay overnight if I had to but I better have it fixed right and back to the customer by morning, no help or advice just ass chewing and shrinking my confidence! I may of learned a few things from situations like that but I’m like you a compassionate person and like to see those little mistakes used as teaching moments and an opportunity to show that care and compassion! I guarantee Troy will remember every time and someday pass that on to a new technician!
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Hats off to you Ray not giving Troy a hard time. We all make mistakes and I hope Troy won't let it get to him as he seems to be a hard working lad. Brilliant RUclips channel.
The good thing is, Troy will NEVER make that mistake again. These are great learning experiences. Those who never made a mistake are those who have never done anything
Rsinmam sup with the Subaru when you going to put the engine?
If I worked with Ray, he would make me look stupid every day.
Mistakes are called 'learning moments'. At least in a healthy work environment.
I probably would have made some sort of joke/prank upon Troy's return but it'd depend a little on timing :)
Ray you should have also hired "Peetah" from the shop you worked at..would have been great entertainment!
Ray, you are to be commended sir. Most mechanics such as yourself would have been the one to leave for lunch and cool off. You are a good person and can teach Troy more than just fixing things.
Working that nasty problem for Troy is a super nice thing to do! Modeling how to take good care of others in the shop is part of what makes great people.
Good work Ray. It counts.
mightve been better to let troy finish what he started, let him learn the hard way. always sticks better that way
@@bradhaines3142 I disagree.
Taking good care of the team!!
@@DougDingus , & @bradhaines3142 I AGREE and DISAGREE with both of you. Ray had the PLAN to fix it. Troy might have been better off to follow that plan. It would have shown Troy that after cooling off, critical thinking, and planning, can and will save the day. As a good boss, Ray can teach Troy things he cannot learn by just "doing".
Good leaders lead by example not by fear or intimidation you get the star for the day ⭐️🤩🎖
Shame ya didnt film the look on Troy's face when ya informed him ya got his connection error resolved-I bet it made his day!...This World needs MORE Boss's like you!! Bless ya!
Troy, you have so much to learn, but you are so fortunate to have such a brilliant teacher. Stick at it. You’re doing a good job! Your sense of humour will prove to be a great asset, I’m sure. Good luck.
Ray you need to hang a sign on the front gate saying, “I work on crap nobody else will”.
You're a good man, Ray. Discovering my mistakes frustrates me to no end. I'm Sure Troy is going to be VERY careful with engine harness connectors going forward.
I bet troy would be even more careful if you made him fix it himself.
@@Mr.R249 You beat me to it. If my Mom found a spot I missed on a dish I washed, I had to rewash ALL the dishes, including pots, pans and silverware. I only missed a spot ONCE. ONCE.
@@Mr.R249I know I hate if I make a mistake, and instead of letting me correct it, my boss will just take over the job to finish it out.
That knock sensor connector let out the most satisfying click ever!!
What patience, you deserve a medal !
Love how you helped Troy out.
My wife and I have been Watching you, back before you opened your shop. We've been thinking you are a nice man. You sure proved it here. Your continued success is something we want to see.
Glorious Ray. Glorious. Way to help the kid out. Experience doesn't cost. It pays.
These are the best videos when Ray keeps any vehicle over 250,000 miles on the road with his repairs. Way to go Rainman.
What’s funny is I once could read the odometer. That was last year it sat for almost a year at 226,000 miles you can kind of see the miles on it if you wait til night then turn on dash lights. I know it is a real pos. It definitely has made me some money though. Just got to make it for another 6 months then I’m gonna sell it.
That knock sensor may have been the most satisfying audible click ever on the channel! 😆
Ray, you're a good boss. Not only did you NOT give Troy a hard time about that mistake, you used your experience and knowledge to fix it for him. Kudos to you. Now TROY, this part is for you. Don't let mistakes get you down, this is how we learn, by making mistakes and then never doing them again. You are eventually going to be as good or BETTER than Ray only because he is such a good teacher and really knows his stuff.
How do you know he didn’t give him a hard time?
@@polishhotdog933 Is this the FIRST video of Ray's channel that you've watched? IMO Ray is NOT the type of personality to blow up at people when they make a mistake and I'm pretty sure Troy got down on himself pretty hard when he figured out what he'd done.
That’s your opinion, I gave mine.
Yeah he'll fix 15 Cars a day😁 and these comments will become ....'Dust in the Wind'🥱🥱🥱...
Great job Ray in not belittling Troy over his mistake but i would have waited for him to come back so he can see there is always some times more than one way to skin a cat. But i understand you have to keep the flow going to keep on budget.
This is by far the most impressive video yet. It really shows how much a good attitude and perseverance counts.
Ray great job on you mentoring Troy a lot of other shops wouldn't have done what you did your a great boss.. Troy brother it was a mistake learn and move forward we All MAKE mistakes bro don't dwell on it hold your head up you have a hell of great boss to teach you its a learning experience bud!!!
This sort of thing is basically impossible to teach in a class. The apprentice system is good for this.
@@russellstyles5381 Yup. I was super Lucky in my first manufacturing job. Was a great crew with values similar to what we see here. Everybody took care of everybody the work got done well, we all kept learning stuff. Solid, reputable, fun!
I didn't realize just how good the scene was until I had worked other places.
Today, it is often my call how these things go. And of course, it's always back to those good values trying to make great people build a good crew and love what we do.
Over time, Ray Troy and others who join the crew are going to have a great place to work and a reputation you cannot question. I'll bet they laugh a lot along the way which is just icing on the cake!
They all will be like brothers and hopefully sisters working solid making good times.
Rainmain to the rescue great work Ray, I'm sure Troy will greatly appreciate the assist.🤘🤘
Your extensive videos and narratives sure bring to light the complexity of modern automobiles. At 75 yrs old, about the last “difficult “ repair I did was rebuild a carb on a 1972 Plymouth Duster. I’m very impressed at today’s technician’s diagnostic and wrenching expertise.
Wow! Such patience! My hat is off to you! Excellent analysis of attack angles to find the least invasive way to resolve this nasty situation.. Congrats!!
love your Patience Ray 🙂
A real mechanic not a parts changer. 👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪
If there's a way, you will find it Ray! Nice work!!!
Shows the difference between having someone work for you and working with someone. Says a lot about who you are and one of the reasons we like watching.
well done been that junior in the shop ....needed more bosses like you ......................head up troy we have all been there
You RAY are a great teacher! Using your many years of experience can still understand the classification of frustration. Only a few videos of you getting frustrated . Know when to hold em and know when to fold em. I'm just a 51 year old guy that works in a grocery store and yet, here I am daily looking fwd to viewing your postings nearly daily. Great videos. By the way, I have a PT Cruiser I have parked in the driveway that doesn't get driven. I know you LOVE PT Cruisers.
He is always pleasant to be around. He has the heart of a teacher.
Good on you Ray! A lot of times the apprentice gets told "figure it the hell out, and fast". You are a leader among leaders Ray!
What a good positive vibe Ray gotta love the job 🖖
Troy is lucky to have a Good Guy/Boss like you to learn from. I am sure he will be a great Tech in the future. As a Customer I appreciate you helping the next generation of Auto Techs.
A few tech tips on the Monte Carlo: The stabilizer bar end link bolts are upside down. With the threads sticking out below the control arm, ground clearance is reduced. I noticed the right strut through-bolts are installed in opposite directions. They should be facing the same direction, and that shouldn't happen if the bolts were lined up with the serrations left behind in the knuckle when the bolts were installed at the factory. Third, GM recommends that the slit in the stabilizer bar bushing face the front of the car, not the rear.
Nice job Ray. with experience comes patients and the ability too teach.
I loved the way you handled this situation. Agree with the other comments and this was certainly a teaching moment by maintaining your composure and professionalism. I am sure Troy appreciated it also and it was not lost on him.
Great work Ray getting the wheel speed sensor out and the knock sensor and crank sensor re installed @Rainman Ray's Repairs
The Alton Brown of mechanical wit and whim. Well done with grace.😊
You can tak the new tumbler assembly to a locksmith with the old key and have it rekeyed to match the old key.
Used to be pretty cheap. It takes them less than 5 minutes.
It takes a calm, rational person to create solutions to seemingly overwhelming problems. I come here because your methodology is transferable to many skill sets. Good Job Ray!
Nice recovery, Ray. No wonder Troy was giddy.
Having separate keys was old school...🤣🤣🤣
I often miss my Monte Carlo, but seeing his troubles with this one make me glad I never had to deal with that side of it.
The part I hate about front-drive autos.
@@eltonyancey6426 Who ever thought that stuffing a huge V8 in a transverse configuration should have one inserted in their butt hole in the same way. UTTERLY STUPID.
You're an absolute gentleman and master at your profession Ray.
There is an old proverb that says something about teach a man to fish, blah, blah, blah. The point I'm making, Troy will never forget this life lesson, and he will find subtle ways to let you know (because he seems like a good lad) but the best way that he will thank you is he will pass this lesson onto someone. Maybe someday it will be his helper, or his son, or grandson way in the future, and he will have your name to thank in that memory, and God willing there will still be a video archive of it all somewhere. Or maybe you'll just have a beer and give him a noogie so he never forgets crap like that again.
There are Mechanics.... There are good Mechanics.... There are great Mechanics..... And there are outstanding Mechanics Who are Teachers at the same time. You sir are a true Mechanic & Teacher.... Kudos to you Mr. Rainman Ray
You're the man Ray, and you're Troy's hero. Lol I don't think I could have Stretch Armstronged like that. Lol
Life is a learning lesson, many of us have been in some situation like Troy was and the lesson learned will make him a better mechanic in the future. Nice that Ray didn’t flip out and also went and made a nightmare go away.
Great job to both of you!
This episode is worthy of a daytime EMMY In the best "Cliff Hanger" category......Best director and best voice over categories also
A man that hasn't made a mistake hasn't made anything
Man what I would've given to have a mentor like you when I was his age. Most people would just be frustrated and take it out on the apprentice. Major props to you for being so understanding and pushing forward with his growth Ray. Fortunately we can learn from our mistakes and use it to become a better version of ourselves.
Poor Troy 😂😂
Glad he's got an incredible boss and role model to work under
Absolutely agree with ya!
Been there , went for that lunch. Finished reassembly , pleased with the work , move toolbox to reveal the one component that'd been overlooked.
It's a situation that has only 2 options , go to lunch or take a sledgehammer to what you'd been working on.
A very impressive recovery from what looked like being a heartbreaker of a do over .
I've been a mechanic my whole life Ray. Engines were my forte, car, plane boats mowers, if it has fuel we worked it. Not motor's-- engines. I've also had many a large crew of mech's working for me and can appreciate you bailing out your helper. My one complaint with SOME mech's was the-- in a crying type voice--- saying "I CAN'T DO IT". THAT IRKED ME TO NO END. You my good man are not that Weiner. They don't realize there is two different aspects to mechanical work. The "I can't do it" and the "It can't be done". You just proved it can be done.
One last note for Troy. Don't be afraid to ASK for help. By that I mean on a big shop project with thousands of dollars at stake ask for that second set of eyes. Ask your experienced shop work-withs to give it a look see before re-install. That goes for any mech no matter the experience.
You are a kind soul, Ray. Very good of you to think of Troy and make his day less troublesome by fixing the harness jumble. Good job.
yes screw drivers or other types of bladed instrument has always been the tool of choice for many operation. vent windows and a plastic card allowed keyless entry also much quicker than those stupid keys
I had to fix the ignition switch in my Crown Vic with a screwdriver and seal puller. In a parking lot with the motor running. Props to you with Troy, great patience and understanding.
That was a good learning experience for Troy. You're a good boss. 👍
Well done on the harness swap around because I bet Troy felt awful about it all
Troy is very fortunate to have a caring mentor and boss. I learn to try to be patient from you Ray, as I am an old man set in my ways.
Totally impressive. GREAT JOB Ray.
As the official bearing aficionado of this channel, you made that look easier than what it was. Nice job, Ray!
It's nice to see a boss he love to help people and knows what he's doing don't ever change mate you are doing very well😢
That's awesome. Saving the day and bringing a smile to Troy once he returns. Almost brought me to tears, but did give me a huge smile though!
Excellent job Ray sir, on the harness relocation, and oh the music was so appropriate. You have done great in saving young Troy future. He will definitely have a lot more respect for you sir. I am touched by your kind gesture.
Ray, you just brought tears to my eyes. The world would be a much different place with more bosses like you. I only ever had two that cared about me or my state of mind at all, and I married one of them. My work history would have been much different if I had had a boss like you when I was as young as Troy. I hope Troy realizes the value of the quality of mercy in a boss. If I had been working for you at that age, that would have earned you my undying loyalty.
Troy, At 52, if I were to say I never made a mistake, I would be a liar. You are doing an amazing job. Keep your head up and remember, some lessons are harder than others to learn. The good thing is, nobody got hurt, nothing got broke and no money was spent to fix your mistake. That in itself is a win. Love you guys and love your videos.
Ray, you've said in a previous video while working on the tow truck "I don't know how you heavy duty guys do it". I, as a heavy duty mechanic don't see how you automotive guys do it. Hats off. You are proving to be a good boss.
Did Troy ever tell you your his hero? You are the wind beneath his wings!🤣🤣🤣 Your a good man Ray helping him out, letting him cool off and not bear that burden alone.👊
I'd say a 1995 Ford van with 343k (allegedly) already has a lot of built in antitheft security.
My dad was a very good carpenter . When learning the trade , he told me that the man that never made a mistake never did anything . He'd give some guidance , but you were to correct the mistake . I learned much from him .
Nice job, Ray. My absolute favorite part of the video was the dramatic music that added to the suspense. Way cool!
👍It's your will... It's your way... Git err done 👍
It's a learning experience. We learn best by overcoming difficult issues. When it happens, be thankful and press on. Good Man Ray!
Your a good man Ray. In my early days I was in Troys shoes many times, its a steep learning curve. Wish I had someone like you back then, to help me figure out what went wrong.
The suspense was killing me! You're my hero!
Ray, excellent that you stepped up and RESOLVED THIS PROBLEM. Troy is young and learning and for his supervisor to help out when he messed up is a teaching and learning moment. He will not forget next time. Ray you are the man.
Troy is blessed to have a good boss and mentor to lead him through these inevitable mistakes. It was great to find a solution short of pulling the drive train.
Now THAT was a super satisfying "CLICK". Thanks for taking us along for the ride Ray. Excellent work as always.
I started watching your videos about one year ago because of another youtuber called "WATCH WES WORK". He gave you a shout out and I have been hooked ever since. You never cease to amaze me. I wish you were closer to PA. because you would be my "go to guy" whenever I need auto repair. I grew up working in my father's garage, however, that was in the 60's. I worked on cars from the 50's- 60's-70's and 80's. They were easy. Today's cars suck. I could only fix the mechanical stuff today. But the rest,,,, no way. I am not smart enough. Plus I am old. LOL. I really enjoy watching you work. Please keep the videos coming. BTW, I miss the 6am uploads. I am a morning person so I get up at 5am and I used to love watching your videos while eating breakfast. Either way, I will keep watching as long as I am alive. Thanks.
That's what makes you a master mechanic. Great job Ray.
I know I’m not the only one moving around to get a better view of what your doing. Good job Ray! Mechanic working by feel, way to go.
When I owned a 2006 Chevy Impala V6 I needed my crank shaft sensor replaced and I was told they need to take off the exhaust out or tilt the engine off the mounts, Which was costly. I used a small socket wrench and my small hands to do it myself without removing parts. Having small hands is an advantage as a mechanic. Anyways thank you for what you do Ray. I've been learning from you for a few years now and I get to teach others when its my opportunity. Great job!
Team work at it finest. It never pays to get upset. All you can do is fix it.
I wish I had a boss like you.
Hey Ray! What a decent guy (no surprise to us, yours roadies) that you did that but I can really say how much that made a huge difference. I have been the beneficiary of that kind of decency (and mercy) myself and I never forgot it. Awesome move brother!
Well done Ray, Troy must have felt really bad about causing this problem! They say you learn by your mistakes so he can chalk this one up as a good lesson! Bless you and your family for your good ethics!
A human that thinks and cares about someone enough to treat Troy the way you do (at least on video) lol, I believe is a great person. Good job Ray
Just watched your video video on Troys mistake.
He's learning and seems to be trying hard and not shy on tackling the more difficult jobs which is what you want to see.
Making, and learning from mistakes is how he'll grow.
It's good that his mistake was spotted before any engine starting attempt was made so nothing expensive got damaged.
I doubt it will be a mistake he'll make again quickly.
It helps to have a mentor that can tread the line between expressing the importance and potentially expensive consequences of the error, but in a calm and educational manner that doesn't knock his confidence, so he's lucky to have someone with patience to guide him.
You seem to be a good fit for each other in an enclosed tight space like a workshop.
Keep up the good work both of you.
7:50 I was wondering about that. I changed the doors out on my old Suburban that has an ignition key and a door key. Now I have two door keys. The original key is still necessary for the barn doors on the rear end.
Nicest clicks I've ever heard , your one of kind Ray and I'm sure Troy appreciates it .
Garage work in a shop often uses teamwork to get the job done and the next vehicle on the ramp. Troy owes you one Ray and that's a great incentive .
The dramatic music at the time of final connection, was a nice touch.
Ray you are a good person for helping Troy he will be very greatful to you.
That was a very diplomatic way of saying that I'm willing to try darn near anything to avoid having to embrace the suck. Hats off that you handled this one Ray instead to telling Troy to fix his own mistakes. Class act good sir, class act indeed.
I've only had one employer that treated his employees like you do. Troy is so lucky to have an employer like you who treats the mistake on the wiring harness as a learning experience. And that mistakes happen and that if you learn from your mistakes it isn't a failure. I've made more than a few mistakes in my lifetime and Troy and yourself have a few likely to occur in the future. I'm sure that I will have more to come since I'm only 67. You guys and the wife unit all make a great team.
Ray is very smart to hire Troy. Troy is very smart and lucky to have Ray as a boss/mentor.
Troy learned three valuable lessons. One- Double check your work. Two- Engineers are the ones who calculate flag hours. Three- There is more than one way to skin a cat. You are incredible person and boss Ray!! Troy will learn MUCH from you!!
Mechanics like yourself, absolutely amaze me. I’m an old guy and did it some wrenching when I was young there was no computers in the car. Things were easy to get at. I changed out a transmission on a Ford when I was a teenager. No problem nowadays cars are nothing but a computer with four wheels attached. Mechanics nowadays have to have endless patience. They can’t be easily frustrated. And they have to keep an upbeat attitude. I enjoy watching you and the guy from South Main auto. When I was young, I wanted to go to school to be a mechanic. I ended up being a welder. And I’m so glad I did. Because I realized after watching you good mechanics that I’m just not cut out for it. Great video. Thanks, Ray.
Way to save the Rookie's DAY!!!!!!! You rock and very well done on saving the day
Ray is wise & experienced beyond his years teaching & treating Troy like family
Troy, I've only swapped 3 engines in my life and each time there was always 1 connector that didn't reach. Each time I had to remove parts to fix it. Life is 10% what happens and 90% how you react to it. Ray seams like a fantastic teacher and mentor, you will become a fantastic mechanic learning from him!
Not many a bosses out there that would show the compassion for a newish helper. Let alone even recognize that they we’re losing the mind over it! Good job catching the human side of the error and surprising Troy! Heck I’ve had bosses tell me to stay overnight if I had to but I better have it fixed right and back to the customer by morning, no help or advice just ass chewing and shrinking my confidence! I may of learned a few things from situations like that but I’m like you a compassionate person and like to see those little mistakes used as teaching moments and an opportunity to show that care and compassion! I guarantee Troy will remember every time and someday pass that on to a new technician!