Customer States: FJ Cruiser Sunk off Road! Damaged 4x4

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Customer States: NO Electronic Four Wheel Drive | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser • Customer States: NO El...
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@GraceMcClain Жыл бұрын

I'm more of a computers kinda guy now, but I'll be damned if watching your videos doesn't make me long for those teenage weekends when my spare time was filled with axle stands, engine blocks, and the sound of power tools. Much love from this old English man to you and yours. Hope you're also having a great day.

@groosbro1 Жыл бұрын

It's not too late...

@leosmith848 Жыл бұрын

@@groosbro1 It is when you have so much nerve damage you can barely lift a beer mug.

@groosbro1 Жыл бұрын

@@leosmith848 😢

@CeasarBergonia Жыл бұрын

I hear you. IT job pays my bills to include maintenance and repair on my cars. However when I was younger and poorer I use to do my own repairs and maintenance. However, during the pandemic that force full time telework, the extra 4 hours a day I got back from commutes gave me time to start doing my own repairs maintenance again. Fluid exchange, radiator replacement, spark plug replacement, brake pads and rotors, etc. Slowly going back to the office so some of the more extensive repairs will need to go to the shop. KZfaqrs like Rainman, The Car Care Nut, Chris Fix, and others are great motivators.

@Richard-pe4cx Жыл бұрын

@@CeasarBergonia during lock down /furlough i found the enthusiasm to finish of my BSA A10 paint every fence panel and shed cant wait to retire asap

@milwaukeeroadjim9253 Жыл бұрын

Good that you got the wife unit involved. Even greater that you saved the customer from an alignment. That would make me a return customer

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. That disconnected vent tube was all the clue you needed. You were thorough and confirmed it before you went tearing it apart. You the man!

@gtr100r Жыл бұрын

Rainman Ray gives the chutzpah for us old gizzards of 65 yrs young. At least I pretend to be 30 watching his videos. Never a dull moment. Love ur content Ray. Keep up the great work. Keep them coming. “Nice and shiny”

@ragnarironspear1791 Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Northern Ireland folks 👍🏻

@mikahunt Жыл бұрын

hello person from Northern Ireland…says the person from Northern North America…lol

@patricklarkin9666 Жыл бұрын

Good day to you sir from the u.s.

@g.d2450 Жыл бұрын

you pronounced our wee country wrong brother... it's Norn Iron

@ozziecrosby2092 Жыл бұрын

@@g.d2450 😂

@RjctdEK Жыл бұрын

Good morning lads from u.s

@kimbowersock3196 Жыл бұрын

It is Great that you and your wife work great together

@NeoMK Жыл бұрын

The power of those Milwaukee battery powered impacts is just absurd. In a good way. It's insane the amount of progress we have made in battery powered tools in a decade. Love it!

@Bootchair Жыл бұрын

And that’s a seasoned tool too. I personally run DeWalt for all my tools at home, but I have a few Milwaukee tools for work.

@Clearanceman2 Жыл бұрын

The angled one isn't. I have the same one and it's supposed to be 250 ft. pounds and the torque test channel says more like 150

@NeoMK Жыл бұрын

@@Clearanceman2 Cry me a river. Even 150 is unexpected.

@paulabes4220 Жыл бұрын

I have run Makita tools back to when everything had cords now they don't that has been my progress in the shop in last decade lol.

@jesses6697 Жыл бұрын

Milwaukee is garbage

@keneagle7684 Жыл бұрын

The one thing that I have noticed since you have your own shop, is that you do not seem to have a lot of people come in and say, "no, don't fix it". Most seem to want you to fix their car's problems due to the trust that they have in your work, effort and ethics.

@coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын

I would trust ray in a heartbeat to work on my van

@krampp24 Жыл бұрын

One other thing i noticed is his tool cart isnt as cleaned off all the time lol 😂

@ghostie6664 Жыл бұрын

Ray and the wife unit. I enjoy how you show how to diagnose a problem using the basic techniques. Also love how the wife unit is there helping you out in the office plus workshop when needed. So, glad you've got your own workshop now and got the family behind you. All the very best

@vincentgotter4669 Жыл бұрын

As a grandpa I enjoy watching the family interaction and especially loved the little units. Watching them want to help just warms my heart.

@steveingalls6798 Жыл бұрын

Did you refill the diff lube.😱

@hl8256 Жыл бұрын

A+ on communication with wife unit. That was a really interesting video.

@bobbg9041 Жыл бұрын

Its always a great day, watching Raymond Solve a problem in the morning. He figur out whats is problem. Make car go.

@danhei Жыл бұрын

I get ultra frustrated when my wind shield wiper won’t come off easily. Can’t image the brain aneurism I would have doing what you do EVERY day. Good on ya. Cheers from 🇨🇦

@thatdudeca Жыл бұрын

This is a prime example of why a stick and a bit of linkage is the best 4wheel drive actuator.

@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi Жыл бұрын

ok so by that logic do you also not have power assisted brakes, power steering or electric headlights, as one could argue the same logic. candles in the headlights were by far less hassle than canbus wired electric HId lights.

@TEDodd Жыл бұрын

@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi brakes still work if vacuum boost stops. Steering still functions if hydraulic assist stops. There's a big gap between candles and CAN bus controlled headlights. A simple switch to apply power works great and did for decades, you could even have a relay too to keep the switch current lower.

@wilcleno1866 Жыл бұрын

🥰For you and the wife unit.

@robertbooth7396 8 ай бұрын

11:00 The you were describing how you were going to get access to that actuator, I thought you were dreaming, but, wow! how beautifully it all swung around to reveal the actualor. Well worth watching this KZfaq.

@badassbiker1974 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Ray, what a great couple you guys are.

@hrogers9325 Жыл бұрын

Your customers must be pleased that they can see what you've done exactly. Lots of other garages would be worried about what we see.

@damienvillano4044 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, a honest mechanic isn't afraid of videos or questions. Because they can back up their work with proof of the job.

@scrumpmeister Жыл бұрын

Hat tip to you Ray for making sure you got the door for your wife. Great team!

@alanreynolds2287 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job of diagnosing with minimal teardown! You are amazing! Most dealership service agents would simply replace the drive train!

@daveduncan9005 Жыл бұрын

There is a very good life lesson in every Ray Unit and Lauren Unit video. Before any action is taken... step back, determine a course of action, start with the easiest solution to the problem, analyse, correct course of action if needed, analyse again THEN begin the solution. Ray has a very logical approach and uses his 'talk it out' skills to the max. Brain time is high but actual repair time is low. He, and Lauren, have a very refreshing approach to business and auto repair. Let's wish they are profitable and successful. Thanks Ray and Lauren.

@michaelpressman7203 Жыл бұрын

In the beginning with any project if you come up with a good plan of action and have tools and material available and instead of just throwing a parts cannon at it have a great day

@dans_Learning_Curve Жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful willing assistant! "HAVE A GREAT DAY"!

@larrygolden167 Жыл бұрын

You should send this to Fabtech so they can possibly reengineer their lift kit to make it easier to access that actuator.

@GaryH-pw9cm Жыл бұрын

I was going to Reeee about the gear oil but it was not needed. To extend the vent hose is a good idea. I like to cut off about a half inch off the hose for a tight fit on the connector as the hose will usually fall off otherwise. Good idea to blow through the hose to make sure that it is open on the other end. Sometimes they are not.

@61rampy65 Жыл бұрын

For whatever it is worth, Robby Layton was expounding on the virtues of those Knipex (angry) pliers in his video today. Good call on the actuator, proven by taking it apart and seeing pure rust.

@betty24ish Жыл бұрын

I like it that you also take the damage equipment apart to see its failure. Also, let’s the viewer know what was the cause of the problem and how to fix it to prevent future failure. And yes, we think it was the vent tube due to the lift. It was an extender resulting in damage of electrical equipment always happens with brake lines, and such so very true, a point, that’s always overlooked when installing a lift or doing any type of modification gotta think about the small stuff. You’re doing a great job. Wish you the very best on your entrepreneurship. Take care.

@edzimdahl1158 Жыл бұрын

I've always taken stuff apart to figure out how it's supposed to work, and to figure out why it failed,, and when still had the shop, to ease explanations to inquisitive customers when informing them of why certain things were done and how

@kowaltoboggan Жыл бұрын

You and Lauren make a great team, Ray! Thanks for the steady flow of automotive inspiration!

@colbiecolbie6979 Жыл бұрын

Im 61 , retired , not a mechanic,but like motorized vehicles of all sorts. You give me confidence I didnt think possible. Just did a waterpump on my rusty old 07 v6 escape . Thanks. Great stuff.

@vincentgotter4669 Жыл бұрын

He inspires me as well thank you Ray

@Bootchair Жыл бұрын

You’re ready for the big show now. Head gaskets 😅 When I was 16 I did a water pump/timing belt on my civic. Learned real quick I don’t like FWD cars lol. Next was a head gasket on a Supra. Wasn’t nearly as bad as I made it out to be.

@skysurferuk Жыл бұрын

That background train might be your new "do de do"?

@Slugg-O Жыл бұрын

I knew this was coming. 17:18 Whether you have 2 screws to remove or 200, the last one always wants to put up a fight.

@mred8002 Жыл бұрын

Some kind of corollary to Murphys law, I think.

@tylerbarnett8062 Жыл бұрын

The ending with you and Wife Unit was so cute! She can now complete your sentences 😂

@bearpuf Жыл бұрын

Kept thinking towards the end if you'd remember to refill the oil. And you did! Really fine video Ray. Thanks. I would have liked to see how you extended the vent tube.

@gregoriykim3682 Жыл бұрын

yeah had the same unresting thought towards the end of the video

@jimholahan8250 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I was getting ready to add the comment when the text appeared on the screen. Don’t do that to us Ray😂

@george8873 Жыл бұрын

Now that is a beefy aftermarket undercarriage/lift kit. Should get Lauren to help with all your video closings. Was great.

@clintprice2123 Жыл бұрын

Nice job and great that you could sneak it out without pulling other parts off.

@larryl43 Жыл бұрын

running a business and having family support is so critical. positive attitudes go along way.

@carlcollingwood2063 Жыл бұрын

It's always nice to see you and your wife unit together working on car's. A nice family, with a nice business doing nice things together on KZfaq. Nice.

@rawsomeone1 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the Philippines now, but I still enjoy your logical approach in repairs. I think you would make a great computer programmer! 🙂

@NurseRobert Жыл бұрын

mmm did you remember to refill the diff? Yet another great video!

@jimb8601 Жыл бұрын

Really cool to see how that system works. Thanks for taking the extra time to show the fork and collar and disassembly of the failed actuator.

@patrickfleming4267 Жыл бұрын

Good morning everyone hope y'all have a good day and rest of your week

@landonashby2029 Жыл бұрын

The Wife Unit looks good in an FJ. This repair could get very expensive! 😎

@Yellowspider1776 Жыл бұрын

I just got my son one of these FJ’s 07 200,000 miles runs like a top ! So i found this really interesting, thanks Ray ✌️

@glennporteous8755 Жыл бұрын

Any time we get to see the wife unit in the video makes it an awesome video. Great work as usual ray.

@electronicengineer Жыл бұрын

You two are officially my favorites on KZfaq. Thank you Ray and Lauren for these great videos!

@thecuss6817 Жыл бұрын

Funny with 4WD: from 1988 to 1994 we had a 1994 Jeep Cherokee with 4WD and 5-speed transmission, and I was NEVER able to figure out if one had to be stopped to engage or disengage the 4WD. We hardly ever had need to use the 4WD, but I did pull over and stop to engage or disengage that. Owner's manual, calls to Jeep dealer never made such stuff clear, and that was before Google....

@randywilliams9531 Жыл бұрын

I have to admit that you're one of the funniest mechanics I know on KZfaq.

@thesoniczone Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. If he can't get it out, nobody can. Also, really interesting about the mechatronic. German cars also use these kind of systems for the clutches and gears to make a manual box automatic. They also fail.

@Sir_Uncle_Ned Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how something so small can cause so many problems

@CraigClarkson Жыл бұрын

So satisfying to see so clearly what caused the failure. Thanks for doing the autopsy when you can and there isn't a core provision on the replaced part.

@tommacek6134 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing Ray. Great job. From a 70 year old retired steel worker from Michigan now living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PEACE

@ssnerd583 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2015 Tacoma and hope it stays all good as long as I'm alive.....im 60yo and it should. Wish it was an MT....this is the first AT vehicle I have owned since 1983.....

@rsdaarud Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ray. We need more Mrs. Rainman!

@i_fudg3d_my_pants Жыл бұрын

Great inginuity Ray! As a "Jeep Guy" saftey wire added to the vent hose at the fittings and dialectric lub on the under carriage connectors is simple protection against water intrusion.

@UnloadedRex Жыл бұрын

I’m working on one of these on my Tacoma right now, the hose is supposed to be that short. My actuator motor is actually getting rebuilt before I put everything back together. I ordered a kit with new grease, orings, and crush washers online.

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

When you borrow the Wife unit you must return the wife unit to where you found her, just don't leave her standing around the shop somewhere. She's not a 10mm socket.

@kenore4003 Жыл бұрын

If she were a 10mm she would have disappeared to that place in an alternate reality where they all go. She is here so not a 10mm.

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

@@kenore4003 So we agree, she's not a 10mm socket, like I said.

@kenore4003 Жыл бұрын

@@clbcl5 Absolutely!

@wifeunit Жыл бұрын

😂

@simonilett998 Жыл бұрын

Reeeeee..... I'm glad you remembered the 'And Add Oil' note at the end😎🤣🤣🤣

@James-xt2ep Жыл бұрын

Excellent job. Thorough, competent, experienced, and complete. How 'bout a t-shirt saying, "I use wobbly bits" or something like that. Wish you weren't 1,500 miles away. Don't know what you charge, but probably not enough.

@chrisgosling6083 Жыл бұрын

its all ways useful to have a "handy helper" love the content thanks guys

@hanschristoffersen7247 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray and wife unit i wish you A great Day 😃 from Denmark

@EthosAtheos Жыл бұрын

If you have an FJ and I do, check your breather tubes. My rear locker servo is dead because of water ingress. Its almost a Jeep thing.

@sundance2005 Жыл бұрын

Great repair, I love your attention to detail, rare among mech. Most just want to make the flat-rate time, make the bucks and move on to the next job. Also, a bonus to see the titan rachet I sent you put to use 7:17.

@ab2230 Жыл бұрын

17:38 "...from dusk to dawn..." bang bang ding dang wowooww

@mq9167 Жыл бұрын

My day isint complete if i don't see you doing these awesome repairs. 😎

@garywinkel1831 4 ай бұрын

PSA of the day: Those vent tubes are usually the death of the Toyota ADD and transfer case actuator. That one was probably loose because of the lift (as Ray suggested) but they have a habit of splitting (the hose) over time, on the end that attaches to the plastic nipple. It's a good idea to check these regularly and snip the end when they start to split. I have some small stainless tubing that I use to super glue in as a splice, when you start to run out of rubber tubing. Any moisture in that actuator absolutely kills it. Another great video, Ray.

@renaudpont8180 Жыл бұрын

A realle awesome repair, especially without taking the arnor plate off, well assisted by wife unit. I will have a beer on that one.

@DHS956 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking apart the actuator so we can see the problem and how it broke nice job.

@StephenVieau Жыл бұрын

heh reminds me of my 66 IHC manual, says to change the pumpkin oil every time you ford deep water, due to the vent tubes. good job!

@brad6665 Жыл бұрын

Wife unit needs a big hand (and raise/ praise) by coming through to help you. Just don't forget the differential fluids for the front and great job figuring how to access the actuator without removing more pieces parts, even though the lift kit did pose a problem for removal.

@nancywhitaker7565 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ray. Found two major issues and fixed them. Wife unit assist was nice to see. Stay safe.

@nanookofthenorth6186 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff called CorrosionX. It’s a corrosion inhibitor and a mild lube. I’ll put access panel screws and cargo bay floor screws in a paint cup and give ‘em a quick shot before I reinstall things. Nothing worse than drilling out 30 or 40 screws to pull a panel for a 15 minute fix. Those lift kit diff bracket bolts could have used some going back together. It’ll make future you lots happier because corrosion never takes a day off…

@JohnSmith-fm3jm Жыл бұрын

You are so lucky. So many people here willing to say you are doing it wrong. Even if you are not.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Good Repair nice looking Fj cruiser as well @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@codyhilton1750 Жыл бұрын

You help us understand why labor at times is so expensive.

@richardwarnock2789 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray the Angle of The Dangle!!! Working in Your Favor!!!; )

@carlmaruyama6863 Жыл бұрын

I admire the way you can look at the whole situation and can see what can be removed/manipulated/rearranged to get the job done. You can be a master chess player.

@brianpagemodeltrains Жыл бұрын

Gotta love it when you put some time into a repair, and get a solid good result!

@TheWinterfan Жыл бұрын

This was a fascinating repair job. Thanks for sharing!

@mitch1632 Жыл бұрын

Prolly been viewing tooooo many of ur wonderful videos, BUT here's an idea! 4' X 8' board titled......."WALL of CONFIRMED KILLS". That corroded actuator looks to be an ideal candidate.

@goforitd Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge.

@shawnnelson6146 Жыл бұрын

Last fall my Suzuki KAI truck refused to shift into 4x4 and my front axel's modulator looked exactly like the one you opened. In my case parts for my gray market truck were too far away to get my 4x4 going in a decent time frame (NWArctic Alaska) I managed to free the motor and clean the contacts and have 4x4 for this winter. The module will be replaced this summer.

@randyfitz8310 Жыл бұрын

29:30 Bugatti made their own fasteners 90 years ago: square-headed bolts for holding and octagonal nuts for tightening. It’s a concept of assembly.

@gryfandjane Жыл бұрын

Another good one, Ray. I learn a lot from your vids. I’ve done all the wrenching on my ‘78 MG for about 28 years, and occasionally I hit a show-stopper that could have easily been overcome with simply the right socket extensions, wobbly sockets, you name it. The proper tools make such a difference, so thanks for showing us the right way to do things. Plus, it gives me an excuse to buy new tools. 😊

@timr6290 Жыл бұрын

Very good troubleshooting skills Ray!!! The whole time you were putting it back together I was saying vent hose-vent hose-vent hose! Good video!!

@roberthackenberg2874 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you being kind to your wife. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@loudelvis610 Жыл бұрын

I did lifts for a while and too many of the lift kits didn't include a vent tube extension. I kept tubing and the plastic splices to extend them just for the reason you found..nice!

@ep5796 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray something that you should look into is at either an auction or at some online craigslist for whatever. What I'm suggesting is you buy one of those floor scrubbers that are used in restaurants or whatnot to clean the floors with and then you could put you know whatever kind of concrete clean or whatever down on your concrete and buff it scrub the whole floor up really good get the oil and all the crap off of there and then you'd have a nice you know work area and then just use that you know whenever you want I'm maybe a weekly thing or monthly or whatever and then you'd always have a clean floor. Plus the wife unit could use it at home yay she'll love me for that. Peace

@thecuss6817 Жыл бұрын

Great dedication and persistence !!! Remember the eye protection when working underneath especially !!! Nice to show us the failure of the faulty actuator part. Let's just say that I could've handled the water leakage part - but no way on the 4WD repair !

@malcolmking7926 Жыл бұрын

Ray, The inside of your head is such a happy place ! - and you share it all with us folk. With much appreciation and admiration from Kent, a south east county of the UK

@CatsMeowington Жыл бұрын

Excellent diagnosis, installation of the bad component-and I had a tartar sauce gravity today! Great video!

@davidyork751 Жыл бұрын

Sweet, nice job, you would think they would put the Differential vent tube in on the top and away from the most Vulnerable place, Like the electronic Actuator. I could see it has a snorkel, so you know they are going in deep water or mud.🙂

@duncanhobin8145 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed these 2 vids. Thanks

@hansvanleersum8309 Жыл бұрын

Ray,great repair,and with a Nice assistent! Very Nice couple! Love your video’s Hvl.

@davidfarias4822 Жыл бұрын

This was the fastest repair I've seen you do since I've been watching your video's.

@stevo4649 Жыл бұрын

thank you Ray,a very productive part 2,,have your selves a great day,,👍👍

@mobility63 Жыл бұрын

Nice! I love it when a plan comes together! 🔧

@jlinkhart Жыл бұрын

I had a lemon law case with Toyota because of that rubber vent line on my 2010 Tacoma. It cost them over $5k because they couldn’t figure out the line had a slice in it and kept letting water into the actuator motor.

@michaelweatherhead9470 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Ray and Wife Unit ☺️👍❤️❤️ it, great job on the FJ. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed and have a great day yourself.