Blown out Intake! 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo! 3.8

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PT 1: Oil in Radiator! 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo 3.8 Manifold Leak!
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@RainmanRaysRepairs Жыл бұрын

PT 1: Oil in Radiator! 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo 3.8 Manifold Leak! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJNgn7qgzNHdmJ8.html

@dantesinfernopurgatory7826 Жыл бұрын

15:48 - The threat of the prybar convinced the EGR tube to go in.

@wernerpd777 Жыл бұрын

Bacon grease, but of course!

@cw3339 Жыл бұрын

What a waste of bacon grease. Silly Ray, bacon grease is for eating 😋

@splitsecondmagician Жыл бұрын

THREE.

@twc20031985 Жыл бұрын

That other style aluminum elbow you were referring to goes on the bottom of the belt tensioner. I always remove the belt tensioner and change both to aluminum, then it is good to go for a long time.

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

Replacing a manifold gasket is a lot more fun when I am watching someone else do it 🙂

@joevk6274 Жыл бұрын

3800s aren't too bad. The 3100/3400s, on the other hand...

@michaelpressman7203 Жыл бұрын

Everything's a lot more fun when somebody else does I like getting my hands dirty have a great day

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

@Michael Pressman I liked to get out in the shop 3 or 4 days a week and get dirty working on assorted motors too, but there is something interesting about watching someone else do it. You never know what tricks you might learn.

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

@@joevk6274 every manufacturer had one of those at one point or another. Parts that only go on easily with the motor next to the car. 🙄

@weirdwillie Жыл бұрын

Damn right

@n2uid01 Жыл бұрын

That 3.8 will last a long time with proper care! It was one of GMs best engines.

@patrickchavez3848 Жыл бұрын

Woo Hoo!! I didn't think we were gonna get a rain man video today! This is a cool surprise!

@RainmanRaysRepairs Жыл бұрын

I’m out of town right now. Sry for being late😉

@omorin34 Жыл бұрын

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Dude don't be sorry. The number of videos you do and the quality is amazing.

@kenj.8897 Жыл бұрын

Must be frustrating working on junk all the time

@TXDeathInvestigator Жыл бұрын

No worries, Ray! This was an unexpected surprise!

@carlcollingwood2063 Жыл бұрын

I've said it once, I'll say it again... FANTASTIC video, AWESOME content, OUTSTANDING production. Keep up the FANTASTICALLY AWESOME content Ray. We will always return for more.

@RainmanRaysRepairs Жыл бұрын

Thx Carl!

@toenails. Жыл бұрын

If that intake issue did not exist GM may have built the perfect engine.

@josephbucknavage6739 Жыл бұрын

So much for bulletproof.

@toenails. Жыл бұрын

@@josephbucknavage6739 They are awesome engines. Cheap to fix when they seldom break.

@oliver_klozoff Жыл бұрын

Valve cover leaks too though. I'd have replaced them if I were ray.

@MusicConnoisseurian Жыл бұрын

They could have easily fixed the few minor issues and surpassed the reliability of Toyota's 3.0/3.5 V6 and put it in SUVs and cars etc..., but alas GM is clearly run by idiots.

@user-cq5vb3yf1y 11 ай бұрын

replaced with a steel gasket is the fix to the perfect engine Ive had many over the yrs Gm f#@ked up by dropping this engine

@KevinCoop1 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry Ray! I told Wife Unit on her channel she needed a private parking sign so she could reserve her a spot. I did not know she would put it right in front of the garage door! 😊😈

@proudcanadian5713 Жыл бұрын

The fun part of this video is that it's easy to see you've done this more than a few times, I'm betting. Like they say, practice makes perfect. Nicely done.

@dnixon8767 Жыл бұрын

I like the "Bacon Grease" tease on the tube of dielectric grease. Thanks for another great video.

@bigcountrytx2256 Жыл бұрын

Finally!!! Was excited for part two!!😁 keep up the great work Ray, I’ve learned a lot form your videos

@bigcountrytx2256 Жыл бұрын

Also, I’m not a mechanic, just learned how engines and stuff work by the way you explain things, great job

@nychold Жыл бұрын

They may not specify multiple passes for final torque, but they do say 11 ft-lbs and, as you tighten one, the others aren't at 11 ft-lbs anymore. I always make it a habit to do a final torque test on everything. Better to be slow and safe than fast and risky.

@loudelvis610 Жыл бұрын

You can't fool us with a late morning release Ray ....we will find ....watch.....like the video and then smash that subscribe

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

I used to do a TON of those LIM gaskets, coolant elbows, valve cover gaskets, upper plenums on the 3800 series 2 engines. I haven't seen one of those cars in my area (rust belt) in years.

@oliver_klozoff Жыл бұрын

I'm still doing the LIM and valve covers on them here in Idaho. Last one I did had 330,000 miles on it.

@petepeabody8905 Жыл бұрын

I've done this job several times. I always replace both 90 degree elbows so the lower manifold goes on much easier. So the other plastic elbow is now gone. One brittle elbow is always a great indicator that the other is not too far behind. I do like the way you didn't skimp on the sealing silicone on the corners that are notorious for leaks. Job well done. Ray have you ever seen that metal egr metal tube causing the upper intake plenum to warp from heat and fail? Some felpro sets have a replacement metal tube for the lower plenum that is a smaller diameter??? Thanks for your expertise with fun

@DaniaBeech 2 ай бұрын

Extremely well made! Love to listen to you and watch you in action!

@dantesinfernopurgatory7826 Жыл бұрын

Another job well done by Ray's Auto Clinic and Car Wash.

@Froggyfresh04 3 ай бұрын

This is the most common problem with these engines, and there really hasnt been a deatailed video like thise showing the process. As a member of the MC community thank you

@jamesdietz29 Жыл бұрын

The door is NOT ajar... it's a door! 😛

@johnnoblet7705 Жыл бұрын

In my years as a mechanic, I have gone the extra mile to guarantee success, just like you do. Your work is exemplary. " Your the man ".

@petebrown6952 Жыл бұрын

In the UK we don't get to regularly work on American vehicles but surely the time to replace all three rear spark plugs and ht wires was when the whole induction system had been removed? As always good entertainment, I desperately want to assist Ray at certain times, my fingers itch to hold a bolt/nut/etc.

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

Remember guys......Spring back, Fall foward. Doodly Doodly Do.

@patrickdiehl6813 Жыл бұрын

Silly Ray, you can't use Bacon Grease on spark plug wires🤣 Like the WARNING Tool gravity is near sign 👍Hope your having yourself a great day!

@quicksilver462 Жыл бұрын

The intake manifold bolts need sealer on the threads to prevent oil from traveling up the threads and showing up on the intake manifold under the bolts, since the bolt holes are open to the crankcase, except for the bolts on the very end, sorta like a gen 1 SBC. It does not show up right away, usually several thousand miles later.

@joeberg9823 Жыл бұрын

Yup, lower intake bolts need sealant on the 3800's...

@masongood2477 Жыл бұрын

Just did the same job on a lesabre last week. Did the job because coolant traveled up the threads on one of those bolts.

@CodycoWeb Жыл бұрын

Yep very common on these. Sad that this hack didn’t do it and will most likely have leakage in the near future. Bottom elbow should have been changed also. Just a time bomb 💣 waiting on failure.

@jeffkahl9491 Жыл бұрын

Wow the over the arm torque technic! Wife unit could learn that one. Another fine job Ray!

@DaniaBeech 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding video. You are a NATURAL and so much fun to watch! Thanks for your time!

@johnnoblet7705 Жыл бұрын

Great work Ray. Keep it up.

@haroldterry6327 Жыл бұрын

Did I see Bacon Grease wrote on the tube while you was replacing the rear spark plugs I was watching this without my glasses on because I was having a migraine 😂

@sammorgan2390 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the training. I enjoy watching you work.

@tdhyig5045 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Easy to understand .Thank you

@stevo4649 Жыл бұрын

thankyou Ray,an enjoyable part 2,,have a great family break,,,👍👍

@kellyc2425 Жыл бұрын

A Monte Carlo should have a V-8.

@finneganparker3839 9 ай бұрын

fun fact, All W body cars had this 3800 V6 as well as the Buick century having a 3.1 V6.

@kevincurry4735 Жыл бұрын

Good day to you Ray and Happy Saturday. Looking forward to this video.

@matthewsykes4814 Жыл бұрын

This is why your the best. Every step explained with the how's and why's with the do's and don'ts and it looks like you have customers lining up around the block... a testament to your talent and integrity.

@AL-RCjunkie Жыл бұрын

Great use of that Bacon grease-i hadn't thought of using it that way. Can't wait to replace the plugs in my Prius and give it a try 👍

@TeemarkConvair Жыл бұрын

and it smells SO much better

@douglasburnside Жыл бұрын

And that way he can save the silicon grease for cooking!

@nashvillecop1 Жыл бұрын

Always used a small amount of dielectric grease in plug boots to prevent sticking to the plugs and anti-seize on the plug threads (especially aluminum heads) to prevent difficult removal.

@nickspiros1519 Жыл бұрын

Looks like you're baking a cake with all that silicone lmao 🤣🤣🤣

@betomendez4304 Жыл бұрын

Great work and video as usual ray thx

@pedroequis9396 Жыл бұрын

Another Ray's excellent adventure !

@Tropikaybay Жыл бұрын

You’re so careful and precise, as if the whole world was watching you and critiquing your work. Nice Job.

@kevinlopota3626 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos ! After watching you talk about the need to be extremely careful when installing spark plugs that are pre gapped I went and got the magnetic spark plug socket kit from matco along with the 3/8 magnetic socket set …..cause hey “ Gravity “

@jonathanmoody8919 Жыл бұрын

Ray when I see you do a job like this, im just totally in awe of your skills and knowledge of so many different make of engines, keep up the great work im a fan for life

@dwightyost1606 Жыл бұрын

I have never had a comeback for using extra sealant

@PistonHead43 Жыл бұрын

Hey ray. The other coolant elbow isnt for another version of the 3.8, theres another one at the back under the alternator. Judging by the condition of the front one i would replace it if the car is still at your shop. Love the videos. Keep up the great work.

@williamprice3929 Жыл бұрын

Should have done the rear bank of plugs when you had the manifolds off.

@geraldharkness8830 Жыл бұрын

good job well done ray!

@hestheMaster Жыл бұрын

Ray you are the MAN. Thanks for showing the repair on this particular engine. One repair no one ever wants to do!

@dalejones3862 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting all day Ray great work

@chrischreech5869 Жыл бұрын

Ray I really enjoy your videos so much last Friday a wind storm knocked out my power for about 5 days my was the only one to go out three tress and a pole was knocked down and a vehicle got crushed I have a jump box with USB port that how I could keep watching your videos so keep up the great work you do 😊

@i_fudg3d_my_pants Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC video, AWESOME content, OUTSTANDING production. Keep up the FANTASTICALLY AWESOME content Ray

@carlosboyrie Жыл бұрын

Ray you are the man I really enjoy your video I start doing mobile mechanic you teaching the right way to get job done it have help me thank you

@jameskennedy673 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏for part two of Monte Carlo. See you on part three for the radiator flush, it’ll be another great video

@deniro2695 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. 🙏🙏🙏

@mr.lynnrosaasen8218 9 ай бұрын

I've watched several car Maintance videos, but only once. Rain an Ray is the go to video, because on the monologue , humorous , honest, plus a very good machenic!

@Pdblee Жыл бұрын

A+ for remembering where all the blots and connectors go and fittings and everything all in its correct place A+ well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@Navajo-man Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray just finished watching 2 part intake manifolds excellent job and as always you and you’re families be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Chevymacjr Жыл бұрын

2000 and *voice over* three. Love it, Ray I'm so happy to see you business has completely taken off and I wish you and wife unit continued success. Please keep up the awesome content.

@henryduke722 Жыл бұрын

You seemed to be a whole lot more happier running your own business your a great mechanic good video like always

@MrTonyPiscatelle Жыл бұрын

I like how you describe how to install the lower intake gaskets and how to just use a bit of RTV at the corners. And then shazzam, you glob that shit all over !!!! I almost peed myself

@RainmanRaysRepairs Жыл бұрын

Ohhh no, I’ve seen folks use the whole tube in one sitting 😂

@MrTonyPiscatelle Жыл бұрын

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Yep The machines I worked on for 37 years had a similar issue on the gearboxes, just a bit in the corners. Techs be like nuh uh squirt da whole tube on there mang. If a little is good a bunch is better....lol

@rickallen9382 Жыл бұрын

Good job Ray I can tell you have done this a time or two.

@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to work on such a clean engine!

@tmackinator Жыл бұрын

Nice job Ray.

@craigquann Жыл бұрын

I'm the same way. Maintainance is on time or early. I usually use AC Delco or NGK spark plugs.

@robhalter Жыл бұрын

Great video the only thing i do different is put the rear spark plugs in with the plenum off makes life so much easier ,

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Nicely done Ray!!

@peteratkinson6779 Жыл бұрын

Really pleased your business has clearly taken off, Ray. Best Wishes from the East Midlands, UK

@elmerfrejoles98 Жыл бұрын

That's was a great service Ray. Replace manifold gasket, change spark plugs and oil change. You forgot to show the filter installation man. I'm sure you put the new one in. Since you always remember to do your job right the first time around.

@richardclark3805 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you say what his problem cracks me up

@cw3339 Жыл бұрын

Houston we have a problem! It's a Chevy... 🤣

@dwightyost1606 Жыл бұрын

I guess you can get a fixed and repaired daily or a final Italian attempt at transportation

@cw3339 Жыл бұрын

@@dwightyost1606 Chrysler 2002 Town and Country 2 hundred thousand plus miles and just the usual rubber wear-out replacements.

@joeloyd56 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the video

@miked0602 Жыл бұрын

Love the 2000 (3) voiceover correction Ray!!!!

@jackkreighbaum783 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a mechanic, but "back in the day", Champion Spark Plugs were top sellers (1960-70s).

@freespeech469 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you perform magic Ray. You’ve Come along way and soon, 500k. Congratulations. 👏👏

@mcarlkv53 2 ай бұрын

had to have mine replaced on my 3.4 montecarlo at 103,000 miles....great car that monte carlo

@MrDopey32 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉great job Ray🎉🎉 That went back together nice and swimmingly 😂😂

@Fastball115 Жыл бұрын

Great video... just bought a t-shirt from your shop! Wobbly bits lol

@eddymahon1503 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@felixgaribay4472 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video good job thank u.

@TheJmich2001 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder.NJ

@Geezbnme Жыл бұрын

i did my 1999 regal GS and I did what you did silicone on the china rails and water passages. you don't want to do ii twice especially with the super charger.

@williamsquires3070 Жыл бұрын

I like nice and shiny and I like good clickages. Thus video has both. 😊

@andrewg6238 Жыл бұрын

Nice, Ray! I have to say, watching this series makes me feel I would be comfortable doing a job like that. Always hear how bad something is, fear of the unknown, would never buy one of those engines, yada, yada. Not so anymore! Thanks for what you do, but I have to ask...you talk about lubri-can't. I NEVER hear about lubri-can...please fill us in! 🤣😉

@TheCorpsehatch Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, Ray. Nice mid afternoon video.

@matthewsykes4814 Жыл бұрын

Torque wrenches always make me nervous.... I was using one to tighten a bolt and snapped the bolt.... caused about 5 hours extra work to remove and rebuild so now I triple check everything at work.... Great work as always Ray, I bet there are techs out here watching and taking notes

@BigLisaFan Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a real sinking feeling to feel the bolt approaching torque and then you feel the resistance start to go away as you turn it.

@texasguy- Жыл бұрын

Often times when torque wrenches are set at their lower or upper limits you will not hear a click. You will only feel the give in the ratchet head; you learn that lesson once for about 3 hours…

@CodycoWeb Жыл бұрын

Most spring type torque wrenches are out of calibration. Most techs don’t zero the setting after each use and the springs compressed over time weaken them and they are out of calibration.

@timstout307 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see a man enjoy his job

@TroyStevensStelzerPaintingInc Жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. Incidentally, the egr tube both disassembled and reassembled without incident as soon as they heard the threat of pry bar. Sometimes it's enough to just let them know what's gonna happen if they don't behave, as was the case here. Thanks for another hit!

@rustyrobinson8027 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@tony-ps4qw Жыл бұрын

Well Done! Nice Car!

@bulldogshouse9970 Жыл бұрын

And as usual I did enjoy the content thank you very much

@derrickanderson4932 Жыл бұрын

Great Video.

@stephenbullock1443 Жыл бұрын

Super great job ray

@puppygadget3189 Жыл бұрын

NGK’s for the Win. Great job.

@wackey3455 Жыл бұрын

very good video ray thank you

@Dan-Athema Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual and also great choice of music as always too 😄 Linkin Park forever

@hot_wheelz Жыл бұрын

I hope that Ray, the Wife Unit and the kid units have a great weekend away!

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

He only said HE was going away. We shall see.

@wifeunit Жыл бұрын

Just Ray

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

@@wifeunit Quiet weekend for you. Did he go for the sticker suggestion?

@hot_wheelz Жыл бұрын

@@wifeunit well then I hope that you and the kids are having a nice weekend in while he's out of town.

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

@@hot_wheelz I wonder if she'll drive his truck if he left it home.

@Pantherman1979 Жыл бұрын

As a shade-tree mechanic, I'm the same way with spark plugs. AutoLite/Ford in the Ford and Mercury and NGK/Denso in the Hondas the family owns.

@michaelpressman7203 Жыл бұрын

Excellent repair as usual the old spark plug gaps looked a little wide I like the bacon grease! have a great day

@drwho135 Жыл бұрын

Now I know another use for Bacon Grease. Thanks Ray.

@LDeezy662 Жыл бұрын

Ray is the definition of more is always better. I’m so conflicted because it frustrates the hell out of my neat freak tendencies but at the same time it’s one reason his videos are entertaining 😂 but I know when he pulls out the brake clean or rtv to just close my eyes for 5 min and just listen

@cecilkorik Жыл бұрын

The bigger the gob, the better the job!

@theverizondroid Жыл бұрын

I did this job on my grand prix and didn't get the coolant out blew up my engine. I have a new to me engine now same problem now I know where I failed Thank you Ray for posting this.