Damaged Connectors, Who is Liable!?

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Damaged Connectors, Who is Liable!? | Toyota 3.3 v6 AWD

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@volusia407 Жыл бұрын

Yes, we saw that electrical spark from your torque wrench hitting the battery terminal! 😆 😅😅

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

Nah.....he's getting into special effects just to see if we are watching.

@michaelschweizer4772 Жыл бұрын

Recharging cycle.

@Dis-Emboweled Жыл бұрын

D'oh!

@utidjian Жыл бұрын

It was funny when he did it. Absolutely no comment from Ray. I mean everytime something drops it is " gravity." He missed the opportunity to say "Torque energy!" which would make pedants heads explode. :D

@BrassHammer Жыл бұрын

Battery assisted electronic spark plug torque, so you know its good!

@carllundgren6461 Жыл бұрын

Ray, it is so nice to see you so happy in your own shop.

@electronicengineer Жыл бұрын

I concur and I think we can agree that Ray has earned it for himself. I don't even know the man personally, but I still feel proud of him.

@brianpiper3188 Жыл бұрын

It is a much better repair to zip tie the connector than splice wires. The problem with splicing wire is simple: 1 If it's a sensor wire, you need to do an exceptional job, because the associated module is looking for specific voltages. 2 If it's a power wire, most people don't understand that one piece of heatshrink may not offer enough insulating resistance. 3 If your new connector isn't at the same length as the old, the wire might be too short and the connector won't reach, or the wire will be too long and look like a mess of s***. 4 Most splices need to happen in very tight places, it's a pain in the a**. 5 If you want a competent, OEM looking repair, you need to replace the split loom for that section of wire. Long story short, the zip tie works great and solves a problem caused by EVERY manufacturer.

@OnTheToolsWithSal Жыл бұрын

The easiest way would be to order the connector bodies and de-pinning the broken connector, and installing the new connector body. Problem is I don’t know how easy it is to find those instock locally.

@speedcaptured Жыл бұрын

@@OnTheToolsWithSal not sure about locally but Jeff Bezos has them from several suppliers.

@speedcaptured Жыл бұрын

Why on earth would anyone splice wires when the easiest fix is to buy the pigtails and just swap the connectors one wire at a time?

@MonkeyJedi99 Жыл бұрын

@@OnTheToolsWithSal Well, if you're looking for EASY, just replace the vehicle with a new one.

@jnhudspeath Жыл бұрын

Amazon had them about 11 or 12 bucks

@Chairman750 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray. In my honest opinion, I always clean the valve covers when I have them off. The one time I didn't do it, the customer came back and stated that the oil leak was not fixed because there was oil residue still on the valve cover. So from then on, I took an extra few minutes and cleaned them in the parts washer. Just a thought. Makes them look nice and shiny.

@marktiitto7616 Жыл бұрын

You take that S apart Always wash your parts Don't do dirty motor work

@JourneyMN Жыл бұрын

You know I was thinking Ray usually does clean them off front and back, but he did mention he was in a time crunch.

@nomad4x Жыл бұрын

Agree, Always clean that stuff up! It can help you spot a new leak. Besides, in my opinion it's professional, I want the customer, and or the next mechanic to see this guy does quality work and pays attention to detail. I think it's worth the extra time.

@josephking6515 Жыл бұрын

Jesus some customers are far king stupid id 10 ts. Just like I would really, *really* like Ray as my car guy, I think Ray might like me as a customer because I wouldn't pull any💩like that on such a consummate professional. Ken, you sound like _a Ray_ so I hope you make a crap load of money in your profession due to the care you take of your _charges_ for your customers. 👍

@jmqwert Жыл бұрын

@@geemee3364 no one can see valve cover, due to plastic mounted engine cover. And he did end up spraying engine bay down afterwards.. But agreed, my ocd demands a 3min clean and general tools cleaned an on their apropiate spot every work ending day. But its Rays garage and standards. As long judgement, and work done is up to standards, then its jus5 a matter of opinion..

@eddymahon1503 Жыл бұрын

Another example why your channel is so great. You don’t edit out the mishaps.

@FortunateJuice Жыл бұрын

The hose down at the end is a nice touch. Your customers will definitely appreciate the attention to that detail.

@richardwarnock2789 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This for those that Independence Machanimainiac's that really Make a Living and love it

@dragonflytoo Жыл бұрын

The world needs more people like you, Ray.

@tywebb355 Жыл бұрын

That zip tie trick seems to work well with those broken coil connector plugs. I don't think anyone would bust you for not replacing them. It probably would be a good idea to save those old rear coils in case any of the old front ones fail .....

@joetaylor486 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Perhaps Toyota would be better to seek that solution as a factory fitment?

@ArtCooler1 Жыл бұрын

@@joetaylor486 I'm thinking Toyota could put the clip (point of failure) on the coil side vs. the plug side, so when the coils get replaced, the clip is new along with the new coils. Avoids putting Ray and other fine mechanics into moral dilemna mode... :)

@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Жыл бұрын

Since first seeing Ray use the tie strap trick he learned, I have used it, but found a way to just slip it in without having to actually lock the strap.

@rjb6327 Жыл бұрын

Problem with zip ties is they tend to get brittle from the heat of the engine and also with time. a good pot hole and they break.

@landonashby2029 Жыл бұрын

Optional up sale to offer to the customer at the beginning of the job. "This is likely to happen...which option. Would you like to be used. This option cost $1 this one costs $30 and this option costs $300

@kenklingenberg4680 Жыл бұрын

I'm all for the "zip tie fix" go for it. Love the site.

@madhatter2012 Жыл бұрын

We don't mind watching you change oil Ray. We enjoy watching everything you do, especially when you work your magic in diags and service. You're the best, Bro!

@electronicengineer Жыл бұрын

I must totally agree with this Mad Hatter guy. We enjoy watching everything you do Ray!

@defresurrection Жыл бұрын

Who are "we"?

@defresurrection Жыл бұрын

@@electronicengineer "we" or I?

@madhatter2012 Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection Look at how many subscribers Ray has. That should answer your question.

@electronicengineer Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection I would say that "we" are the majority of viewers of Ray's channel here on KZfaq. I hope that my law of averages has not offended you.

@gubbe8432 6 ай бұрын

I've been working on engines for over 40 years and I love seeing goofs, gotchas and small things like losing part of your glove under the bolt head. I still learn things from you for sure, keep up the great work.

@Werewolfmage Жыл бұрын

i wonder how many were triggered by the tabs breaking lol.. its a fact of life with old plastic. love your videos ray. Im a mechanic from the Northeast working on rusty rotted cars lol so that highlander isnt terribible at all. i see eric o level cars in NH

@Firebirdy25 Жыл бұрын

not gonna lie, i would really really like to get my Car to Ray´s garage to get my repairs, not only would i get an Expert working on my Car but i would also have it really well documentated on Video to watch it afterwards. Great Job Ray

@ckmoore101 Жыл бұрын

Truly an untapped market. I bet most of us would gladly pay %20 more to be absolutely certain the job is done right, with proof. Hell, 30%. And with more mechanics doing it, I bet improvements in the video methods also, like maybe permanent camera mount points around bay, etc.

@brad6665 Жыл бұрын

@@ckmoore101 have you caught South Main Auto with Eric O., he said that he does not want the responsibility of out of towners making the hours long trip to get work done and then have something else fail on trip back. I can see his reasoning and don't blame him one bit. there is enough locals to keep them busy

@jsh6952 Жыл бұрын

It's worth it if you live on the Peninsula Gulf Coast or will be there on an extended trip to say the Freedom Factory, fishing charters, or the dreaded Disney swamp.

@rayshutsa6690 Жыл бұрын

You have done another fantastic job the mankind needs more people like you two.

@nathansteinert2010 Жыл бұрын

I love the use of the honda bond sealant on a toyota. I work at a honda dealership and its so easy to work with. I use it on all of my personal vehicles and have never had an issue with them leaking prematurely

@regsmith556 Жыл бұрын

Honda bond is great but have discovered “right stuff” sealant and it seems to be excellent stuff also

@jojothepopoman Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the engine cover is the main reason those clips break. That extra heat being retained for a little bling when you poppining ze hood.

@rustynail7866 Жыл бұрын

Owned one of those. Found it at a dealer on the internet. Flew to Sarasota to buy it. Great vehicle. It’s actually one of a few, over the years, that I miss.

@mserica6487 Жыл бұрын

I think you should put some kind of disclaimer in the shop about the situation with brittle connectors and what your policy is. Let customers know that you will happy to replace these connectors on older cars but that there will be an additional charge. Maybe state that this is applicable to vehicles over a certain age.

@golferpro1241 Жыл бұрын

Yes, tell ‘em up front to expect it.

@nelsonlatorre5945 Жыл бұрын

Talk to the car care nut Toyota expert ray he is the man for Toyota mechanics help each other brother

@bigtruck57h25 Жыл бұрын

Was anticipating the brake cleaner to the valve cover, oh well maybe next time...🇺🇸😎🌴

@markwheeler202 Жыл бұрын

I slip a length of 1/4" fuel line over the tip of the spark plug and slide the plug into the hole and get it started. Easy peasy - no worries about dropping the plug into the hole.

@bdybybb Жыл бұрын

Toyota is great about making connectors available and it takes very little time to unpin the wires (never solder them). I try to always go this way especially when it is in a visible /easily accessed location. Whenever I run into zip tied connectors my first thought is always negative about who was in there last.

@dpark189 Жыл бұрын

The ziptie method seems to be pretty widespread and there doesn't seem to be a downside to it as long as you don't use super cheap ones that will melt and they don't seem to be difficult to remove for future service. I would say the rule of "no harm no foul" applies

@graken22 Жыл бұрын

Correct NO harbor freight 💩!

@ltdees2362 Жыл бұрын

...yeah 😛 forgetting the coil connections...I was working on my laptop replacing the cooling fan, complete tear down to get to it...only after "reconstruction" did I realize I had neglected to reattach the connector to the replaced fan...another hour & half, along with many unrepeatable words, later did I learn a very hard and unpleasant lesson...kinda like the feeling you get after "reconstruction" and parts are left over ...😎

@NY411Info Жыл бұрын

Replacing the rear coils was a good call. All the coils on this vehicle was stressed with the size gap on the plugs, so failure can be highly likely. As for the 3 old ones since they all work the customer has spares.

@shannon-852 Жыл бұрын

The cable tie fix works and is practical in application . I have a similar Toyota with a 5VZ-FE, uses the same connectors as the 3.3L 3MZ-FE in this video, same problem with the tabs breaking from heat fatigue. My engine now has over 350k kms on it and spends plenty of time off road, 4wd and washboard roads with no missfires or coil issues. If the zip tie repair holds up to that it wont fail on a daily driver!

@ron1584 Жыл бұрын

That was a very good video. You are showing everyone that even though mechanics have to have a good memory of where all the parts and bolts go, sometimes we miss some steps we went threw on reassembly. At least the engine was happy you were working onit, because we saw a little fireworks display. It's not only connectors that get brittle with age other parts and hoses do to. If they can be repaired with out replacing, it will save the customer money. But it is what it is and things get brttle and break.

@mykofreder1682 Жыл бұрын

As I disassembled, I would write things down in a numbered list and follow it from the bottom, beyond 3 or 4 things when my mind is busy, I cannot reliably recall. Going to photos or manuals is usually when you feel something is wrong or have spare parts laying around, it is usually too late for the proper sequence or totally forgotten.

@CJRoberts8812 Жыл бұрын

Two comments Ray, (1) It really impressed the HELL out of me that you didn't even flinch when you hit the battery terminal and made sparks with the torque wrench. (2) I was hoping to see how you repaired that broken vacuum line connector. I've had that happen to me and had to replace the entire unit, not knowing how to fix it.

@jcadult101 Жыл бұрын

Ditto on #2. I broke one on that emissions package that goes on top of the rail and it was over $100 to replace.

@suegray4959 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Ray. We love your show. Also watch your wife unit too. God bless you and your family.

@russelbaird5499 Жыл бұрын

Ok , your opinion - way back in service mechanical school we had a Chief Petty Officer as an instructor who felt that if you checked your torque on fasteners more than once , you were double torquing the nut/bolt . I always felt the the torque wrench could not add but only click/ snap at the setting so only the original torque setting was applied once .

@garywinkel1831 5 ай бұрын

We had a 2006 Toyota Sienna with that same engine. I did plugs a couple of times and timing belt and water pump twice as well. The front bank of those connectors broke on me too. In my opinion, YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE for those and I think your fix was appropriate. I used zip ties as well but did it a little different. I think your way is better. I realize this video is a year old, but if you're ever feeling nostalgic and are browsing the comments....

@michaeldelora5177 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that jumps when old sparky helps with the repair.

@scottmarshall3963 Жыл бұрын

My take on the coil connector tabs breaking is that you take all due care, but plastic becomes brittle over time, especially when exposed to heat and petrochemical vapours and liquids. So, have a disclaimer about old, brittle and/or distressed plastic parts can break and people need to accept that there is that modicum of risk. The fact that you take steps to restore the *functionality* (if not the actual construction) of said plastic pieces helps cover your arse in these situations too. I suspect that the reason for the front-side coil connectors being more brittle than their back-side brethren is actually due to the engine cover trapping heat, oil and petrol fumes thus exposing the plastic to a more intense environment.

@midnitespider Жыл бұрын

This episode was "electric", Really gave me a charge for today! Thanks Ray!

@AP9311 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray, that intake screen just before the first throttle body is called spark arrestor. Prevents backfire and flame out. Common in Lamm mowers etc.

@jamesnarkevicius9213 Жыл бұрын

Nice tapping of the positive battery terminal... sparks are excellent ✨️ 👌 👏

@marktiitto7616 Жыл бұрын

I do this for a living 45 years wish Ya all the best

@dog3y3 Жыл бұрын

You said something about the "Fuel Bar" right after your injector wire mistake. I thought you said "FUBAR". And I was in total agreement.

@greghowse3767 Жыл бұрын

I like the sparks on number 1 when hit the live terminal

@robertpimpo4698 Жыл бұрын

Like the way you fixed that broken vacuum line

@OGYettie Жыл бұрын

Ray I love that you don't hide your mistake and you own them. Honest man.

@stevenpeck5949 Жыл бұрын

As long as you use high quality zip ties that don't melt, it's not an issue. I might suggest you use a colored tie to help the next guy that has to remove them. The black ties, once covered with dirt and grim will be invisible.

@andrewsaldivar2112 Жыл бұрын

This was my Dad's favorite channel. Thank you.

@robertbchase Жыл бұрын

A few years ago I brought my MV Agusta F4 to the shop for some service. The mechanic broke the connector off of a couple fuel injectors. If you know much about MV Agusta's the engine was designed by Ferrari and parts aren't cheap. New fuel injectors were around $400 each. My mechanic offered to replace the injectors on his dime but I would not let him. It was a 2002 model motorcycle and the plastic was just old and brittle. I had him do all 4 injectors as the non broken ones were likely going to break off in someone's hand in the future. There's a huge trade off that most owners don't understand when getting their vehicles serviced. Older vehicles are a liability to people who repair them due to situations just like this. A lot of shops refuse to work on vehicles that are older than X age because of this. As a consumer you have the choice. Throw away your vehicle because nobody will work on it it due to the liability or be reasonable with people who are often on the receiving end of stuff breaking in their hands. Regardless of who pays they still feel bad about it. The mechanic/consumer relationship is based on trust. You are trusting these people with your life. If you don't trust them about brittle plastic you have much bigger problems than the cost of replacement parts. If the mechanic does not trust you they are going to either refuse to work on your car or build a protective margin into your repair order to offset your greedy and unreasonable behavior. TLDR Don't sweat the small stuff and give the folks that do a really dirty and hard job a break.

@notreal5299 5 ай бұрын

thanks for the pleasant demeanor while filming. it really makes a more enjoyable experience. sub +1

@sfcjones2590 Жыл бұрын

I miss the doooodeeeedooooo

@ronkentwellstein6352 Жыл бұрын

Love the spark you got when doing the sparkplug torque

@jeffreydove821 Жыл бұрын

The zip ties make more sense than cutting and splicing wires. Splices are always more vulnerable to water intrusion and corrosion.

@artillerest43rdva7 Жыл бұрын

with all the parts supply issues, there is no reason to replace something that has not failed. as long as the fix does it’s job you are all set. you should not have to pay for the engineers bad design, using an inferior polymer for the locking mechanism.great video, take care and be safe out there!

@chadcoffman1870 Жыл бұрын

Finding a tech that treats others cars like they would there own if not better is rare if I lived in your area I wouldn’t take my autos anywhere else keep killing my friend glad to see your shop is growing!!!

@satguy Жыл бұрын

That wasn't coffee that was dessert.

@FortunateJuice Жыл бұрын

Hear, hear.

@wxdave5448 Жыл бұрын

Coffee flavored dessert.

@davidfarrish3768 Жыл бұрын

From the looks of the inside of engine I’d say the owner has been using Quaker State oil. Best idea is to use any oil that will keep your engine clean and most do. In our shops we stoped using Quaker in the 70s because of this problem. Great video Ray 👍

@johndesaavedra1040 Жыл бұрын

For a few keyboard mechanics, my 2006 Highlander has been without coil connector clips for 10 years without them ever coming loose. If OCD has a grip on you, new connectors can be installed by removing each terminal one by one and reinserting it in the new connector housing. It won't accomplish anything, but you will feel so much better after spending a hundred bucks and 8 hours labor, In five years you can do it all again!

@deathgl0w Жыл бұрын

Really like the naration over the high speed video.

@carlosnavarro921 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the Eric O reach around for starting zee engine

@richardsmith2721 Жыл бұрын

Ray is always willing to risk it for the biscuit.

@newsnowriversidesgtrock Жыл бұрын

I just love that "Gravity!"

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

A good little SUV and a better mechanic. Also, one Hell of a man.

@twwtb Жыл бұрын

Here is an easy to remember engineering definition. Engine: the fuel is consumed within the unit. Example, internal combustion engine. Why it's called "internal combustion". Motor: The fuel is consumed elsewhere. Example, electric motor. Fuel is consumed elsewhere to generate the electricity. Rule number 3. We don't get picky about how people use these terms.

@willarddunn8552 Жыл бұрын

When using a wobble socket and it flops around loosely slip an o ring slightly smaller than the joint or a rubber band at joint to keep from flopping from side to side. You will still have flex of the joint. It will be a little bit tighter

@christophersebastiani499 Жыл бұрын

But nothing beats a good old fashioned tear down clean rebuild.

@briananderson8733 Жыл бұрын

Last person touching it owns it..... But that doesn't mean you have to completely redo it. It means that you make it work. Zip tie forward ! I used to believe that motor referred to electric motors only.... But recently I checked online and found the following definition; Motor is a machine that converts energy into motion. So that would appear to include electric motors and internal combustion engines.

@tavolo22 Жыл бұрын

22:13 Whoa! Some sparks.

@dimmn82 Жыл бұрын

boy do i know that feeling of your wrench touching the battery as you're tightening something lol

@pyro323 Жыл бұрын

NY plates? No way! I live in NY, and I'm pretty sure we're the only state with 3 different license plates. 🤔

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you installed the spark plug tune seals upside down in the valve covers Rounded side Goes tords the top of the valve covers not facing the head @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@ahmadghosheh3104 Жыл бұрын

BG EPR is awesome. Pour in, drive for 20 minutes on the highway, drain and put fresh oil. Really helps engines that has some oil use or even cleaning a good engine every 20K miles

@garyalford9394 Жыл бұрын

Old plastic crap not your fault, your plastic tie repair is spot on!

@eaglerider1826 Жыл бұрын

For many years I've uses a 1/2 quart of Kerosine or transmission fluid as a motor flush . Let it run for 5-10 minutes then change the oil and filter .

@forgottenchild7935 Жыл бұрын

Replacement connectors do exist for the 3.3L. I did the front bank on my daughters 04 RX330 AWD. I'll look for the receipt to get the company's name.

@vincentgotter4669 Жыл бұрын

Ray would never troll us for comments.

@paulfairbrass4424 Жыл бұрын

Ray's word off the day, clinging

@jamespenninger8900 Жыл бұрын

Great video! When I worked in a shop, BG and Zep were some of the best products you could use. Both at that time were not available to the consumer. The connectors were just a casualty of the job! Awesome job, thanks!

@dthatcher7 Жыл бұрын

EPR you are supposed to get the engine to temp and then run for 10 minutes for port inject and 20 for direct injection.

@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын

Those FI and coil housing connectors are readily available through Toyota at $10.00 each. No soldering whatsoever. Simple repinning. Our shop charged 1.0 labor to replace all 6 coil pack connectors.

@bnighter Жыл бұрын

$60 parts plus $150 labor plus tax $15 for $225 or $1 zip tie. I know what I would choose.

@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын

@@bnighter That’s your choice as a vehicle owner. We cannot afford the liability/responsibility as a import shop. We’ve had vehicles show up with misfires reported from connectors coming off. Customer will taken it to another shop and the endless parts cannon from unethical garages/technicians wanting to replace coils. We do it correctly the first time and we’re done. Our labor rate is $95.00

@desotosky1372 Жыл бұрын

Had the frame replaced on a 3 y/o Silverado due to being rear ended. Hate to think how many broken connectors I have now. I do see more electrical tape in the engine compartment.

@wallace3953 Жыл бұрын

Dear Ray. The "Broken Connector Issue" is TOTALLY THE FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER. There should be a specific law, regarding connectors' quality and lasting durability. We need another Ralph Nader to stop the manufacturers from building LOW Quality items that involve vehicle performance. Clearly, Ignition matters, for safe operation. The connectors are low quality. Not your fault. You have RESTORED the tab to new-like performance. YOU DID GREAT WORK. WISH you could make a close up video, showing how the zip-ties are correctly used. It looks like magic to my view......hope you can make a video some day......Thanks in advance.

@IsaacPel Жыл бұрын

I did the same job last year and it was a pain to get to the rear valve cover off. I came across the same thing with the coil connectors breaking. Good thinking with the zip ties, very clean look.

@billhennie Жыл бұрын

Great job as usual but @30:09 I was saying "Ray you didn't clean off the valve cover before you placed the beauty cover"!!!!

@vivian_music Жыл бұрын

22:14 we even got some welding action!

@ron1584 Жыл бұрын

Some Dodge dealers up here are using BG products to clean carbon out of the Cummins engines after they service the edr valve. They don't remove the egr cooler to clean it anymore, I guess it is to much work. I undo the cab mounts on the passenger side and jack up the cab to access the rear egr cooler nuts and clean it myself along with the other components.

@hestheMaster Жыл бұрын

Worked on an engine video but it really ended up being an oil change video!😉 Still like 'em both or whatever else you work on Ray!

@Treasacello Жыл бұрын

In a perfect world, those connectors wouldn't become brittle, but they do, and we all know they do, so since it's likely someone will have to disconnect them again sometime in the future, a quick fix solution which reduces irritation to whoever may be involved, is completely justified, as long as it provides the same function as the original solution.

@mongoz1993 Жыл бұрын

One thing I don’t miss bout Fl is the pollen!!! If your sensitive to it your sick quick

@twwtb Жыл бұрын

I have the same engine in an '06 Solara. It has the same heat related problems. My coil connector latches snapped off. I just secured them with wire. Also, many of the small tubes under and not under the decorative cover became hard, brittle and cracked. If it's a liability issue, you should write it into your service agreement and verbally state that you will not be responsible for plastic and rubber parts that have become brittle from age and heat. If you are so inclined, state that you will do some reasonable repair to secure them but not replace them. It is best if the customer is informed of these things. Right? you didn't cause them to become brittle.

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

The torque wrench runs on 12v now and can go to 500 ft lbs.

@derekpalmer7598 Жыл бұрын

you missed out on using the brake clean on the rocker cover after you had put fresh oil in .

@mennoregts208 Жыл бұрын

It's a known fact plastics deteriorate over time and become fragile. When a car reaches a certain age this counts as normal wear and tear. Meaning you can expect plastics to break when undergoing maintenance procedures. It's very much the same as a broken stud on an exhaust manifold. When a stud breaks while repairing an manifold leak the customer will have to pay for the extra time needed to do the repair. Maybe the only thing you can do is include this in your general terms and conditions.

@shaggyrat2643 Жыл бұрын

Video marker 28:42 I do believe the vehicle is destined for a short in the future Down in the cig plug looks like debris I had a penny fall into mine and it shorted the plug and fuse and everything that was on that fuse electrical line This was a very quick notice but can see something in the electrical plug at video marker

@wilycoyote5360 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can buy & splice-in the replacement connectors with the 4 pigtails each, OR if the metal connections are serviceable, you can just swap over only the plastic part of the connectors. It's a bit fiddly, but so is soldering 24 wires. The zip-tie trick is probably OK, but for my daughter's car, I changed the plastic parts. BTW, I love your work.

@InCountry6970 Жыл бұрын

Nice part two video. And only lower meniscus fluids (like oil) stick to the sides of the container they are in, upper meniscus fluids, like water beads up and has much greater surface tension and does not stick to the side of containers

@REDBIRD-95 Жыл бұрын

Sparks @ 22:15 😲😲😲😲 Have a great weekend Ray🤘

@SportFury1966 Жыл бұрын

The front white faces of the connectors are clipped on over a tab on the connector body. You pry that tab up (also being brittle, mine just broke there too, so maybe just break the white piece off with a pair of grips). Once removed, that exposes holes below the connector sockets that allow you to insert a pin, which unlocks each metal terminal from the main body. You can then (carefully) pull each wire out the back of the connector body. It's probably possible to make a tool with four properly spaced stout pins to unlock and pull the four terminals all at once. But only if you had a repeated need for such a tool. The only slight trick is keeping the four wires in the correct order when reinserting them back through the seals on the new connector body, so only do one connector at a time. They lay fairly flat, so I run a few loops of tape over them to keep them in order; just remember which side is Up. I think the new ones have the faces already installed as there is no need to remove them when reinserting the uncut, un-soldered, original factory wire terminals. Repeat as necessary. Admittedly, the back three on a V6 will still be a fiddly job.

@williampope3531 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had a conscientious local wrench bender here in the east Phoenix Metro area. He would have done almost $10k work on my 2004 Ford Ranger in the last 3 years. New timing chains (4.0L), rack & pinion, upper & lower control arms, rear axle bearings, all new brakes (incl. hoses, drums, calipers & rotors), u-joints, alternator, radiator, a/c compressor (2x), heater blower motor and more. But, hey! Absolutely no rust (AZ desert car since new), never in an accident, never abused, new leather front seat upholstery, new Alpine stereo and speakers, new floor mats and 200k miles. Where can I take it and $10k and have something better that is paid for? Regular maintenance pays for itself over the long haul.

@colchronic Жыл бұрын

22:14 smoooooooth ray

@andrewrae6755 Жыл бұрын

Nearly 1/2 a Million subs, well deserved.

@kevinmeraz1566 Жыл бұрын

22:13 actually clicks to finish them off .... SPARK 😂

@craigquann Жыл бұрын

Well since you told us many times and probably the customer as well. We all knew the tabs would break. The pigtail itself is still serviceable, zip ties/silicone are good enough for me. I use zipties all the time.