Blown Head Gasket: Show & Tell Style

Рет қаралды 137,764

Жыл бұрын

Come along as I "show" you another way to "look" for a blown head gasket. This time I am using and endoscope. To be specific I used this one - DEPSTECH Dual Lens Inspection Camera - amzn.to/3RQ8nwo They are worth every penny in my opinion.
-Enjoy!
If an SMA Video has helped you out please consider giving using "Patreon" to help support us. The videos take real time to create and pull us away from real work that pays our bills. CLICK HERE: / southmainauto
CHECK OUT OUR "SMA SWAG" STORE! Go on Teespring and get your very own SMA merch!
teespring.com/stores/the-sma-...
If you don't like Patreon feel free to use the "PayPal Me" link: www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto
The South Main Auto Amazon Store:
www.amazon.com/shop/southmain...
AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=af...
Thank you for all the continuing support!
--Eric & Vanessa O.
Feel like sending some swag to SMA because you love the videos but don't know where to send it?
Just ship it here:
South Main Auto Repair
47 S. Main St
PO Box 471
Avoca, NY 14809
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. South Main Auto Repair assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. South Main Auto Repair recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained.

Пікірлер: 684

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

*Here is the scope I used* : DEPSTECH Dual Lens Inspection Camera - amzn.to/3RQ8nwo

@davidgoldberg Жыл бұрын

I need a 5mm head so I can also use it on my AR's.

@jeffburns5152 Жыл бұрын

Love mine. Thanks for telling us about this before. Must have.

@50sKid Жыл бұрын

That is an exceptional quality camera compared the autel one I have and have attempted to use in the past. You can actually understand what you're lookin at lol.

@MikeBrown-ii3pt Жыл бұрын

That's a pretty slick camera. I've been considering buying an inspection camera for quite a while and decided to pull the trigger on this one after checking out the link.

@terryharvey8627 Жыл бұрын

Do you like this better than the split screen one ?

@dougkubash8673 Жыл бұрын

That is cool to be able to look inside a cylinder with such clarity! The 90 degree camera is awesome!

@05milmachine90 Жыл бұрын

I picked up one of these depstech cameras. Awesome tool. I have already found 35 cents and a peanut M&M in my recliner.

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Did you eat the m&m?

@lakesautomotivediagnostics6509 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@ccole9080 Жыл бұрын

recliner M & M 's...... taste just like chicken

@rogerneumann8105 Жыл бұрын

The only valid answer is yes. While denying it the whole time

@unclejoe6811 Жыл бұрын

Nice, the M&M's have a hard candy protective coating... you're good to go.

@jessefajardo6623 Жыл бұрын

South Maine Auto Repair, I am an industrial maintenance mechanic, not an auto mechanic, atleast that's what I get. paid for. I've always worked on my own cars since I was a teenager. Acquired an owners manual and started resolving my problems. Fast forward nearly 4 decades and KZfaq is my new owners manual. You kind sir in my opinion are the best of every one who does what you do on KZfaq. I follow a few guys who are exceedingly useful for the DIYers like myself but I always look for you first. Thank you sir.

@JTIZZO Жыл бұрын

Wait!!!! Isn't this the day those 2 annoying youtubers came by and interrupted your work? AND your lunch? Darn them!!! Thanks again for the hospitality. We both really love your channel. The info is great. The repairs are great. The tips and tricks are great. BUT THE BEST PART IS THE UNDERLYING SUB-PLOT OF THE INCREDIBLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND MRS O. Thank you for being you, both if you.

@FortunateJuice Жыл бұрын

I truly love how every displacement is referred to as "the big". Even with this one. "The Big 1.8" lol

@shtsurfer Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Eric has done this to us since the beginning... 😆

@robpinter5431 6 күн бұрын

Kind of cool, absolutely amazing, love that 90 degree camera. Diagnostic process is the most important thing a mechanic can do, cars can't talk like humans....

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Well that most certainly is proof positive that there is a coolant leak! Very nice demonstration Eric!

@andrewdillon7837 Жыл бұрын

Now i can hear giordie laforge going ,, "Coolant leak,we have a coolant leak" ,,

@andrewmather4617 Жыл бұрын

Only a 6 minute video, but certainly one of the coolest videos.

@thatdave86 Жыл бұрын

Mr O showing us another drip 😂😂😂 The number one auto repair Drip channel,we can count on Mr O .

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris Жыл бұрын

Tools are so important in this profession, knowing how to use them and your words are also important. Great job!

@CodycoWeb Жыл бұрын

Wow the borescope is awesome, sure has changed from the first one I bought years ago. Watched your unboxing video and wanted to say psoriatic arthritis sucks. I’m 60 and have fought it since I was in my teens. I am almost wheelchair bound now. A lot of my issues were also caused by the 30 years of doing what you do everyday. Watching your videos brings back lots of memories. I did driveability work most of my time working as a tech. I like the way you are involved with networking with other techs and sharing knowledge between each other. I was a very early member of iATN and learned a lot working with other techs and developed a lot of new ways to diagnose problems. I eventually got to the point where I couldn’t do the day to day stuff and went to work for ac delco hotline. Helping others fix issues over the phone was a challenge and was fun. Started teaching and now just piddle some while retired and soaking up sun in Myrtle Beach SC. I truly enjoy watching you and have great respect for your critical thinking skills and the way you approach the diagnostic process. Getting together with other techs and picking each other’s brains is great. Back in the day I went to a few iATN conventions and other get together like Jim Linder and others. The networking with others sure made me a better tech for sure. Keep up the good work.

@leninmi7579 Жыл бұрын

That drip was the money shot of the year👍

@BlazenWinchester 11 ай бұрын

awesome skills and very professional troubleshooting. Treating your customers right shows your integrity and business sense. Great job!

@SorryGuys-eighty-8 Жыл бұрын

I have an old Snap On inspection camera that uses an angled mirror that you put on the end to view sideways. Just ordered this from Amazon from your link, Eric. Thanks for the great demo, my guy !

@BobWiersema Жыл бұрын

That Snap-on camera was probably way more expensive and state of the art at the time. Hope you're still not making payments on it to the Snap-on tool truck guy. 😅

@seanpop2886 Жыл бұрын

Ahmed from a Car Care Nut Channel made a comparison with this camera and the Snap-On in one of his videos. He said this camera is better. This camera does come with a magnet, a hook and a mirror, at least mine did a year ago.

@Idallun Жыл бұрын

I actually bought one of the cheapy ones that brand makes. It came in real handy finding where my water pump was leaking without ripping the whole engine bay apart. Neat little tools!

@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

Seeing is believing! A picture or video is worth 1000 words.

@dtandfam8100 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😆 like the editing cut in! Nice touch!

@vmtcmt Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Word of caution: make absolutely certain engine is cool before sticking the probe in. If you can't keep your hand on the head or block for more than a couple of seconds, it's still too hot. If your picture starts getting dark, cloudy, or distorted, it's too late.

@daveg7878 Жыл бұрын

Here you are not just proving the diagnosis but showing what you mean. A perfect learning moment. Anyone can imagine a leak into the cylinder but really seeing it is another level. Great use of the tech. Another helpful video. Thank you SMA.

@moter3d Жыл бұрын

Good find. One trick I learned years ago, pull plugs, put a spill free funnel on radiator or surge tank. Use a leak down tester hose connected to shop air and install in each cylinder. After air is turned on, rotate crank until the cylinder is at TDC and both valves are closed. Watch for bubbles in funnel at radiator/surge tank. Sometimes have to hold the piston up for a minute or so to show a leak.

@Auto209 Жыл бұрын

Awesome adding that to my tools

@moter3d Жыл бұрын

@@Auto209 if the gasket is blown out bad into the combustion chamber, be aware it will push a lot of water out of funnel quickly. 😉. As you know Hondas are bad about head gaskets if even slightly over heated. I’ve found many this way

@chrishartley1210 Жыл бұрын

If it's a tiny leak as in this case, cylinder pressure can actually seal the leak like a one way valve. That's why there's only a small amount of coolant loss. Good way to find/prove a bigger coolant loss though.

@damonbrenwald7658 Жыл бұрын

No no no, Scotty Kilmer says toyotas Never, i repete, NEVER have problems😂😂😂😂😂

@YeOldeGeezer Жыл бұрын

He’s a total nutcase…. Don’t listen to him. If you want someone to listen to about Toyotas listen to the car care nut channel

@pl5624 Жыл бұрын

Never trust a company that changes their name to toyota from toyoda because they didnt think it sounded or looked Japanese enough...

@raymondbardeen6450 Жыл бұрын

IMHO, all makes and models of vehicles have problems, I take my ( business loyalty) to garages, dealers or mechanics that treat me honestly and respectfully. Brand loyalty means nothing if the consumer is cheated either by the dealer, seller or garage mechanic of the vehicle being fixed or serviced.

@anthonybass8395 Жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer didn't say Toyotas never have a problem he said Toyota's have far fewer problems than other manufacturers.

@aaroncjeter2011 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@klwthe3rd Жыл бұрын

My local mechanic who is also a Napa service center hates me ever since i joined this channel. Because when i bring my car in for certain services, i'm always on top of my diagnostic game making suggestions from Eric O to him on how to do his job so i get a definative answer. DO i have a blown headgasket? I'm not sure. Did you do a borascope of the cylinder? ahhhh...Nooo. Come on man!!!

@robpeabo509 Жыл бұрын

That was cool Eric! Watching the coolant leak into the combustion chamber is a definitive confirmation of the diagnosis.

@agenericaccount3935 Жыл бұрын

Decent image quality there. And being able to record to media is a big bonus. Love it.

@rharris7635 Жыл бұрын

This is the only kind of "drip" you can enjoy watching!

@walterbrooks3539 Жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool. I wonder if you could use this to inspect whether valves in a direct injection engine would need walnut blasting? Easier that taking the intake off and viewing the back of the valves. You'd have to turn the engine until the intake valves open, but would be a quick check. The cheapo borescope I have just has a 45deg mirror attachment to see the sides.

@kwmiked Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming in today Fella 👍

@zigner Жыл бұрын

One of your best, most informative, and useful videos!

@goooch888 Жыл бұрын

I told my friends about this KZfaq channel and they said I don't have to pay them this month to be my friend. Thanks Eric for putting out a cool KZfaq channel.

@ShainAndrews Жыл бұрын

You still have to pay us though...

@bobbyratto892 Жыл бұрын

Just had the exact same symptoms with my 2002 Tacoma 2.4. didn't even need the boroscope. just pulled the spark plugs after in cooled off and sat and there was a shinny lake on cylinder #3. rock auto $63 head gasket set with head bolts and 5 hours. she runs amazing now. thanks for your videos. Has taught me a much more fundamental approve to repairing cars. Dont just tear stuff all apart anymore.

@klystron1 Жыл бұрын

Hey we got to see the play button award, congrats!

@yhird Жыл бұрын

That is amazing tech Eric. Thank you very much for the demonstration. Cheers.

@sweetpeaz61 Жыл бұрын

That side camera is awesome!

@CJ-wq5ve Жыл бұрын

Your edit to clarify it was a blown head gasket made me laugh out loud. Thanks!!

@elcheapo5302 Жыл бұрын

I bought that borescope the last time it was featured in an SMA video...works great, especially considering the price!

@andrewtetley3883 Жыл бұрын

Well that boroscope is great with 90 degree camera to it as well as straight down! Love that feature it certainly makes diagnosis easier to both do and see!! Thanks for sharing Eric appreciate it 😊😊

@watsisbuttndo829 Жыл бұрын

The carbon on the inlet valve, needs a dose of sea foam and an extended "italian tuneup" !!.

@mikechiodetti4482 Жыл бұрын

THAT was great! Caught the perpetrator in action!

@darkwingduck3320 Жыл бұрын

The Wisdom is strong in this guy🤣😎

@buntnik Жыл бұрын

Very concise instruction how to use an inexpensive bore scope to find blown headgasket.

@bertblue9683 Жыл бұрын

The number 2 hole is often preferred by many

@billybobaggins8820 Жыл бұрын

I chuckled

@jimurrata6785 Жыл бұрын

Be sure there's moisture before you try and dip your borescope in.

@jp2246 Жыл бұрын

Very very cool! And darn it, got nothin to argue with you about...

@conner768 Жыл бұрын

that’s awesome to actually be able to see the head gasket actively leaking coolant into the cylinder

@EngineerLewis Жыл бұрын

Excellent use of the Depstech camera - I bought one a while back so thanks for illustrating a use of it.👍

@jonminer9891 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. O. The borescope is definitely a valuable tool to have. The internals of the engine, exhaust system, and fuel tank might all be worthwhile targets for such a device. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

@ronwatson4902 Жыл бұрын

One more time,love this guy,love this channel!

@peterhodgkins6985 Жыл бұрын

That's a slick little borescope! And it's VERY affordable! The Olympus borescopes I used in the oil & gas field for inspecting industrial gas turbines and compressors were 20-30K ... I have one that is about the same money, but this one seems to have a much clearer view. Time to pass the old one down and pick one of these puppies up!

@ellesmerewildwood4858 Жыл бұрын

WOW, that guy doing the editing, geez, tough boss !!

@2-old-Forthischet Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me that I have an "up scope procedure" in a couple of months.

@UtahDarkHorse Жыл бұрын

I now have 3 of the Depstech boroscopes. I keep upgrading as they come out with something better. My latest one is the dual camera that I became aware of from watching your earlier video. They are awesome and I've used them to solve several issues. Thanks for another great video and thanks for sharing 😊

@stanleyroberts2461 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! What a for sure diagnois to show the customer.

@arthurfricchione8119 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Eric. Very informative and helpful Artie 👍

@jasonjgr8580 Жыл бұрын

That was cool seeing the leak.

@robmitchell3633 Жыл бұрын

That unit is better than any I have used in aviation

@ozzykrahn806 Жыл бұрын

"what is this ding dong talking about" got me cracking up

@goodtimejohnny8972 Жыл бұрын

Awesome camera operator! I think I saw him at a hockey game tracking the puck ...just a remarkable camera man!

@vpimike2646 Жыл бұрын

Neat-o torpedo, Eric O! Great demo! 👋👍

@usethenoodle Жыл бұрын

A cool shot Eric of the coolant running down the cylinder wall.

@pfcparis Жыл бұрын

That's kind of cool that you can see the head gasket.

@gregorypace2641 Жыл бұрын

Very nice post, I can'r believe the quality of the picture for a $135 scpoe

@someoneelse2106 Жыл бұрын

That was freaking cool. Didn't know those borescope cameras with the side camera existed. Buying one of those.

@anthonygrant317 Жыл бұрын

Camera, ACTION, print. Cool!!

@77zrod46 Жыл бұрын

Thats a wild looking piston. Almost as if it has rivets in it!!!

@npettett Жыл бұрын

Wow, that was awesome! Thank you!

@AJourneyOfYourSoul Жыл бұрын

How awesome is that. Thanks for showing us.

@CoolAirVw Жыл бұрын

Just bought the boroscope through your link. thanks for finding us this good deal.

@robertgreer5229 Жыл бұрын

That is Cool! Technology is awesome! Thanks for taking us along! 👍🏻😎

@reinovator Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@bruceslattengren8587 Жыл бұрын

That was pretty cool you are so good explaining things that drip right on clue thanks

@MrTonyPiscatelle Жыл бұрын

Holy Schenectady ! that's pretty dang neat

@gregsly1247 Жыл бұрын

I love this scope. Gave my old snap-on scope to a friend 😁

@davidsalerno3630 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the borescope. It's a whole lot better than the crappy one I bought a few years ago.

@patkirlin9614 Жыл бұрын

Excellent demo and very useful. Thanks!

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and useful video Eric, thank you.

@jhaedtler Жыл бұрын

As always, A great video! Thanks Boss!

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu Жыл бұрын

That was very cool to watch. Thanks for the lesson, it is appreciated greatly.

@jeffjankiewicz5100 Жыл бұрын

Great tip Eric. Thanks.

@teddysmith457 Жыл бұрын

That was pretty cool thanks for sharing that. Them new borescopes are pretty amazing

@IamDerick Жыл бұрын

These are great for looking behind walls as well to see where pipes and wires are.

@USGunnery Жыл бұрын

Marvelous

@rickcoleman8903 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing because sharing is caring.

@williamwhite9767 Жыл бұрын

Great Tip!

@next0845 Жыл бұрын

Excellent footage 😎

@thomasrbishop8736 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video.

@jsnyper4357 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video. Great look inside the cylinder.

@DeadEric78 Жыл бұрын

I saw your last one with the Pico and it gave me the idea to use a cylinder leak down tester and a coolant funnel. Took a bit but she started to bubble. Don't know how bad it is we haven't got the job sold yet. She did call and say she was probably gonna say yes because cars are expensive these days. Thanks for helping me be a better tech.

@simms4lyfe Жыл бұрын

Great video man

@dirkg7062 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ganeshnarayan5505 Жыл бұрын

You are a Great Tech Mr o thats why i always watch your videos.

@MrHuntertaylor Жыл бұрын

What a great demonstration I've now put one in my cart.

@jamesterrill1938 Жыл бұрын

Great video - Thanks

@ivobiancucci4528 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content 👍

@mr.wallbangr9896 Жыл бұрын

i really enjoy your videos ... thank you

@seanwies6637 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks!

@HouseCallAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks to seeing you use this borescope before, I bought one a few months ago, to visually confirm a bent valve. Fantastic detail, great resolution!

@tomivy1052 Жыл бұрын

technology can be sooooo cool great video love to see the teardown!!!

@Torsee Жыл бұрын

Indeed, very cool!

@markl6769 Жыл бұрын

I got the teslong borescope for 50.00 about a year ago, connect via. bluetooth or tether to laptop. I kinda like the one you linked to better. I remember guys spending hundreds if not thousands on these tools not so many years ago. We can all afford one now. Totally worth having since there not made of unobtanium any more. Thanks Eric O.