Fixing a Blown Head Gasket ~ The Right Way

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Coolant and engine oil mixed? Might just be a bad headgasket. In this video we replace the head gasket on a 1999 S10. This process also involved cleaning and flushing engine oil, and engine coolant. We also check the head and block for warpage. We also run into some surprises that require more time and more money. And I have a special treat for the owner of the truck Thanks to @advanceautoparts #advancefleet
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@DigBipper188 3 жыл бұрын

If only all mechanics could be as honest and transparent as this.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of it, isn't even the mechanics fault lets say. Communication between them and the advisor (how MOST shops are set up) is very poor. They might say one thing, the advisor says another, you get confused think they're scamming you ect. Some are dirtbags, but its easy to weed those ones out and just not go there again or take it elsewhere.

@socksonfeet8125 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of us are, you just gotta find us, good luck lol

@kevinsmoon3257 3 жыл бұрын

@@baileyhatfield4273 yes this is very true i always like explaining stuff to customers myself

@Seal00754 3 жыл бұрын

Some are, mobile mechanics do the job in front of you. But sometimes is better to pull things apart in the workshop due to the cold or weather. Most decent garages will allow you to talk to the Technician for better customer relations.

@n9wox 3 жыл бұрын

And humble.

@brianmessemer2973 Жыл бұрын

The owner's reaction when he found out the bill was covered: "oh no, no, no, let me pay you for your time." Says worlds about the integrity and character of the owner - and how much respect the owner has for this mechanic. Really really nice moment. And the mechanic clearly values this customer as well. What a feel-good video, besides being extremely educational. I'm extremely infatuated and obsessed with The Car Care Nut for the past month now - go and see his wonderful channel everyone - but this channel is very similar in terms of high integrity and high professionalism. You two are making the world a better place. Liked and subbed.

@ceeyah3855 Жыл бұрын

I'm still confused.. how/ why did the bill become zero dollars?

@brianmessemer2973 Жыл бұрын

@@ceeyah3855 The sponsor of the video picked up the tab.

@PonderingOne 3 ай бұрын

Completely agree. These two channels are my favorites.

@bhumphries1360 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, you are the mechanic we wish that we all had in our community!

@dvillatoro012 4 ай бұрын

I agree with you 💯% lol

@shelajohnson4336 Күн бұрын

I said the same thing. Needing a gasket too. An oil leak. Smoking under hood and exhaust bad. I need him ASAP. I love his honesty and loyalty . My kind of guy! ❤

@musicmade7225 2 жыл бұрын

Charles, My name is Lindo, all the way from South Africa, I just want to say thank you very much. A month and half ago my head gasket on a golf 4 1.6 blew and it was going to cost me over 12000 South African Rands to fix it and I just didn't have the money. This very video and couple of others on your channel helped me take this job myself. It took me 5 days. Took the head to a machine shop as you advised. The whole process including the tools and all gaskets and new bolts cost me around R3000,I saved over 70 percent .Thank you thank you, thank you. You're a legend🤘🏽

@cathoare8935 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations and well done i hope you feel great within yourself by being able to do it yourself as well as your wallet being happier

@mvuyisimbabane583 2 ай бұрын

Yhooo imali engaka. these guys are killing us

@ernsthilfe6899 3 жыл бұрын

Damn it was so nice seeing you talking to the owner!

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

It’s one of the things I miss about the dealer

@bobwas4066 3 жыл бұрын

My Father, who was an automotive mechanic, showed me the trick of using a cut off bolt with a slot cut in it for an alignment pin about 45 years ago. Thank You for the memories

@howder1951 2 жыл бұрын

In an industrial setting, almost every time we did a gearbox it was a different configuration, so we ended up having a whole range of bolts for the same reason.

@matthewbigliardi4476 3 жыл бұрын

Being a mechanic for 35 years, these videos are great. They have helped me more times than I can count.

@gigigiseleworld 2 жыл бұрын

Hello... Should piston rings and valves & seals be replaced during the #headgasket replacement..? I had my mechanic replace my thermostat,flush the radiator and the cap due to gauge issues. I keep having this smoke come out of my tail pipe.. I researched that if it isn't a blown head gasket..? Then it's the PCV valve ,Piston rings,Bad valves + seals or Fuel injectors. ? Have you ever noticed that before in a 1999 Toyota Camry V6 engine before .? They said my oil was really low ... The vehicle has over 200k miles...

@matthewbigliardi4476 2 жыл бұрын

@@gigigiseleworld piston rings are not part of a head gasket replacement. Normally the valves and valve seals are serviced while the head is off. That would be an additional charge and be referred to as valve grinding/lapping. Is the smoke blue or white? Blue would indicate oil being burned. White smoke would be coolant.

@gigigiseleworld 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbigliardi4476 Yesterday my mechanic 🧰 replaced my thermostat and the rubber valve.. Bleed the old fluid which is red for Toyota Camry V6 1999. I also noticed smoke today as well. My research stated that valves or pistons. My mechanics also said that they inspected the head gasket .. claimed no faulty. Last year they replaced my valve cover gasket.. spark plugs.

@gigigiseleworld 2 жыл бұрын

Also there was no milky residue in the oil .. I was very low on oil . Could it be the fuel injectors or oil pump? My car has over 200k miles.. I am the 3rd owner.. I want to restore her..

@matthewbigliardi4476 2 жыл бұрын

He serviced your cooling system. How is the coolant level? You need to check that. On the oil, if it's low then there could be many reasons why. On fuel injectors- if there was a problem, your car would run badly or have starting issues. Check those off if your not having those problems. The pistons- that would go back to the rings on the pistons. If they are bad you will blow blue smoke and need to add oil often. In that case it would be wise to replace the engine with a used, low milage engine or a remanufactured engine. Do you know what a turbo charger is? I wonder if your engine has one. Being a 99, I would think not but possible. A bad turbo blows smoke terribly when they fail. I wish I could be of more help.

@JoeBob79569 2 жыл бұрын

I've never had the pleasure of doing a head gasket myself, but it was definitely good for my sanity to see you pouring oil over the rockers and stuff at 28:31. This was just something that my brain felt "must be done".

@AMGTOM 3 жыл бұрын

Not only Humble, but proffessional and very performant !

@wannawatchu66 3 жыл бұрын

You mean proficient?

@TheWalterHWhite 3 жыл бұрын

Charles dropping pearl's without even realizing it. Being transparent with the customer, keeping the old parts, taking them to the shop, and then showing them WHY it needed the repair. Some shops just ignore this basic trust building step.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

I wish that shops took more time with customers. Its so often overlooked. It would really begin to shift the opinion of the auto industry

@cavalierliberty6838 3 жыл бұрын

There is another modern convenience that can help. Videos or pictures of the progress and problem parts/where they go.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I think most of the problems iwth let's say transperancy is just that the techs/mechanics nowadays are not built or trained to speak with customers. People in general don't want to see a 1:Dirty 2:Not normally good with lets call it customer service 3:Not great at describing it to customers as what is wrong and why and showing them. 3:Language. It's good for customers who just want to get it fixed no problems, but not good for customers who may be tight on money or don't have trust in mechanics. Having mechanics speak to customers would basiclaly get rid of SOME advisor jobs.

@cistokrvnibosanac1266 3 жыл бұрын

tbh im 16 and once i was fixing some mini quad and main jet was specific and was broken so ithrew it in trash and ordered a new carb cuz it was 13 dollars for same carb with same jet so what the hell.But i learned that i need to keep old stuff and ask them what they want to do with them even if they are shit cuz they think im in criminal things.

@PavelBuravtsov 2 ай бұрын

@@baileyhatfield4273 agreed. Advisors should be gone. They are just agents between customers and those who actually do work. Useless job if you ask me.

@eds6569 2 жыл бұрын

Head gasket failure is always a nightmare (pretty sure I've literally had nightmares about it). I'm not a mechanic but I was happy to see you do everything exactly how I've done this repair a few times in the past which tells me I did it all right. Every time I performed this work I did it by the book down to every last detail since there's no room for error with it being such a costly time consuming labor intensive process that you definitely don't wanna risk having to do all over again. I was also surprised your overall cost wasn't as high as I expected, your estimate is really fair for that type of repair. Keep up the good work brother.

@dfls5069 Жыл бұрын

On an 8 cylinder vehicle this would obviously be double the $$$ $1700.00 x 2 = $3400 .00 Tech had 8 hours of labor on this 4 cylinder vehicle.

@wades623 Жыл бұрын

I really hate doing them on stuff with over head cams, just doing timing stuff just sucks for me

@ix-Xafra 2 жыл бұрын

I changed my 1st head gasket in 1974 when I was 13yo on a Holden 138ci grey motor. I pulled the valves before sending the head to get shaved and lapped the valves before installing new valve seals. It had solid lifters and the valve clearances were 8" inlet / 12" exhaust. Nice to watch an old school wrench at work ;)

@Daryll_Flaro 3 жыл бұрын

I've done a couple jobs for free myself. I remember one time a few years back I had a costumer who needed a water pump replaced on a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7L. While doing this job, I had inspected the timing chains and guides as this was another common issue second to the water pump failing. Now if you aren't familiar with Chrysler's 2.7L engine they had in the Intrepid, they decided to run the water pump off the timing chain. It's not a simple task. Now I knew the costumer personally and knew they didn't have the funds to pay a shop to have the work done, nor were they able to afford another vehicle. I picked up a water pump, replaced it, did a thorough inspection of the timing chains, guides and the tensioner, and reassembled the engine with new gaskets. From there I changed the oil and flushed the coolant and billed them for the receipts. Didn't make a penny

@briangreen8887 3 жыл бұрын

That is wrong I'm not a mechanic but at least you need to get ahead too? Your time is precious too and hopefully something good came back to you good karma ? Even if you charged half what a mechanic shop charges for the labour ? Cheers god bless you

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

@@briangreen8887 I've done jobs for my family, all for free ofc, because well, i live in the house, i eat their food the power ect on and on. If they need something done, i'm gonna do it if i can. i've done a few jobs for other people, and they've paid me fairly ok. Double what i was getting hourly for a quick 4 tire brake job is nice compared to you know...hourly jobs which can be iffy. Had been treated not that great at the shop i was at, horrible pay, did far more than my own work, cleaned everything AND was not given promised training. Anyways, side jobs are nice to get some cash, and if you're more shade tree let's say, just doing it in your backyard, but doing the same good work, i don't see why you can't charge 1/2 price at least of normal shops.

@siliquaesid703 3 жыл бұрын

If I'm learning on a job (like it's the first time ever I've done that) I only EVER charge costs to make no profit. I figure my profit is the new work I've learned how to do and if I'm working for a friend, I have a policy of zero profit. I don't make money from friends.

@robertjebediahfreeman 3 жыл бұрын

Nahh bro can’t do it for free All that sounds very troublesome

@TheMechanicj 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertjebediahfreeman they flexing I do around 20-30 jobs a week for family friend and friend of friends I do all that for free I be broke and divorced

@TheGingerOneNI 3 жыл бұрын

I found this very interesting especially how many times it took to flush the coolant system. It's little details like that which explains to the layperson why labor is the bulk of the cost.

@aholesahole 3 жыл бұрын

Properly flushing a coolant system always takes more time than you think it will. My old B5 Passat nearly drove me nuts with a clogged heater core.

@alinutzalin6346 3 жыл бұрын

@@aholesahole If you don't have the proper tools, place and time for it so you can be as organized as possible then I can tell anyone that big jobs should be left for a garage. Just now recently I've cleaned the throttle body and intake manifold. Now, because it was getting late and didn't have sun to give me light anymore, I rushed to get it done. What happened? Well, I ripped the damn air intake hose and also a cable to my xenon conversion that goes onto the battery terminal.. Lovely. At least the car runs much better, which I'm really impressed.

@aholesahole 3 жыл бұрын

@@alinutzalin6346 Ah, that sucks! Happy you got it back up and running, though.

@MrLarsgren 2 жыл бұрын

2 good ways to keep organized. 1. place bolts in a piece of cardboard where things is labeled or show the order. 2. use clear plastic cups to store bolts and gizmos. can write directly on cup what its for or use masking tape to write on. they stack nicely and you can have it all organized in a cardbox.. i used that for 10 years making custom semis.

@joeyoungs8426 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of narrating but no fluff, no ums and nothing you don’t need to hear. Very thorough and well done all around. Kudos.

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@Trenislife 3 жыл бұрын

You're a fantastic mechanic and reasonable too. You're helping restore the reputation of mechanics and I appreciate that. Too many cowboys out there over charging and not doing the job right. It's refreshing to see an honest hard-working mechanic at work.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

Too many shops get into jobs they can't fix, don't have the tools for, knowledge for, skills for. BUT they don't want you to know that so they charge you a ton to make it seem pro and do a iffy job at best. Some independants do really well, just find a shop that does the basics realy good and see how they do on medium size jobs ect...all a trust game really.

@WCGwkf 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately most mechanics are not at his level of competency or honesty but he is helping people do their own work which is even better. Bad mechanics need to be driven out of the market so reputations can be returned.

@sevenpointfive3865 2 жыл бұрын

Cute budgie, I got one as well 🤘

@laalaa99stl 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome of you to hook him up like that, Charles! And awesome of Advance Auto Parts to pick up the tab! My hope for humanity is restored.

@apatterson8128 3 жыл бұрын

I got the chills at the end. The customer is no dope, one of those guys who knew what had to be done and was prepared. Wow that was awesome. I subscribed.

@johncoldwell340 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice when you have costumers that don't assume you are trying to f#*k them over🤣

@dumbotater2158 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps the best example of a perfectly filmed and thoroughly thought-out repair sequence I have ever seen.

@PhilArttz 3 жыл бұрын

Man what a professional and in depth video. Must've been alot of work. Thank you!

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@50sKid 3 жыл бұрын

I typically find that if I'm pulling a head, it's going to the machine shop. I actually like taking stuff there because it comes back all super cleaned and shiny.

@jefferyepstein9210 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same. It’s cheap insurance

@Paul-oh4fe 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed... if a head gasket blew, it got really hot. Always a good idea to get it machined before throwing a new gasket in there. It's good insurance to not have to do it again if the head is warped.

@aaronloggan2197 3 жыл бұрын

To me if it got hot, it goes to get flattened. If not, then I at least check it for flatness

@jameshaulenbeek5931 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes getting a head machined is a mistake. The head and block may have warped the same (mirroring each other), and if you machine one and not the other, they're less likely to mate up. Always clean them up, brillo pads work well. They shouldn't always get machined though. Always take careful measurements.

@jefferyepstein9210 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 On an aluminum block this can be true. A straight edge is your friend.

@buttsexandbananapeels 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, lots of good tips. One thing I’d recommend: when you see good water when flushing coolant, put HVAC controls on full heat to make sure there’s no goop in the heater core.

@extorter 2 жыл бұрын

oh yea nice one

@383uts 2 жыл бұрын

A very simple demonstartion and explanation. I wish all mechanics can be simple and honest and humble like him. That funnel used to flush the cooling system makes life so much easier, especially when all the sludge floats to the top while it's running.

@AeonzAgaze 3 жыл бұрын

Having to repair a headgasket hearing that alone would put someone into despair. Having the suprise of it being totally paid for no cost must feel like flying.

@802Garage 3 жыл бұрын

Amen haha.

@robertjebediahfreeman 3 жыл бұрын

I had to pay $900 for a clockspring

@802Garage 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertjebediahfreeman OUCH for what?

@robertjebediahfreeman 3 жыл бұрын

@@802Garage A clockspring its a device that allows you to fully turn the steering wheel (within its rotations) without ruining the cables and electrical components inside the steering wheel Ex horn,Airbag etc

@robertjebediahfreeman 3 жыл бұрын

@@802Garage It sucks but I had to do it because the horn in my truck wasn’t working. Idk why but Its a very expensive fix

@kennethburton9165 3 жыл бұрын

One of the things I like to do when replacing a head gasket is to replace the valve seals. It's an easy job with the head off and by the time the head gasket goes bad the valve seals are usually ready for replacement.

@Patrick94GSR 3 жыл бұрын

Yep I did the same when I did my Integra GSR head gasket. Head cleaned, gasket surface milled, replaced valve seals and also recut the valve seats. I brought the valve seals and also stripped the head down myself, so the shop only charged me about $120 for everything. All in all with other parts I spent about $500 on that project.

@MrDavidsdale1 2 ай бұрын

"Humble Mechanic" suits your name. Thank you for sharing.

@matthewseed3386 9 ай бұрын

When you didn't charge the guy because the parts company paid for the video, you earned a subscriber. It's good to see a competent honest mechanic. Thanks for the video I'm going to be watching a lot more of them

@802Garage 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Always love to see an actual in depth yet simple to understand repair video. Some are so vague to the point of being almost pointless. It's just great to watch a detail oriented mechanic at work. Lovely what you were able to do for the owner as well!

@theblackmambaplague 3 жыл бұрын

Duuuuuuuuuude!!!! Didn’t expect the ending! You’re exactly what the world needs man, a decent human being with gratitude in your heart! Thank you man, salt of the earth man.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@asaspeirs1309 2 жыл бұрын

If only all mechanics took this much time and detail. What a great guy he is. Great work

@denisemewbourne6976 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap! I was wondering if I could fix it myself but clearly this is a job best left to professionals. However it's fantastic that I now know what to make sure they are doing. Thank you!

@chezarose 3 ай бұрын

Exactly my thoughts as well

@nipponjim7815 2 жыл бұрын

One of best instructionals I've ever seen. Stuck to the important information and didn't sway off and start making comparisons to things an amateur has never heard of let alone seen. I watched every second beginning to end without losing focus. Excellent stuff, I will be definitely be subscribing and tuning in again.

@nesnas 2 жыл бұрын

What a truly amazing video! Such clear description and videography! I enjoyed every second and learned a great deal. We need more great people like him.

@TomLax 3 жыл бұрын

You and Advance Auto are such KIND PEOPLE. Thank you.

@michaellee8815 Жыл бұрын

Boy I wish I had this video like 10 years ago. Blew a head gasket in my 93 Camry, thought “I can do this”, got it all stripped down and realized I was out of my depth, lol. That was the end of the Camry. That’s ok I got it from my nana for a dollar haha

@Daniel-xc3ws 3 жыл бұрын

Your such of a sound guy Charles! Proper good guy

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like to help where I Can

@PadmaDorjee 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this because you have made it seem simple enough for a DIYer to give it a shot. Thank you so much for giving this information. Next time, PLEASE start it so we can all see and hear the results of your hard work.

@greghorning5424 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this whole video and WOW!! Ive done all work on my vehicles an still learned a few things!! The end of tge video was the best!!! You sir are an AMAZING person!! Seeing customers reaction was awesome!! The partnership with them for paying the bill is the best!!

@4daysanko 2 жыл бұрын

You're by far the best mechanic I've came across on you tube, I feel like I can pretty much do this job by myself. Thanks a lot, looking forward to watching any new videos you upload

@thebackwoodsmechanic5029 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular how to basics for anyone. Great video dude. Always explaining things to the owner in detail is what brings customers back. Customers being able to trust their mechanic is essential to repeat service . Great video

@jeffjankiewicz5100 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I like older cars...less crap to remove to get to the head. Your oil is not supposed to look like chocolate milk. Holy crap, passages should not be clogged...lol. Excellent explanation. Didn`t expect Advance Auto to foot the bill for your customer. Subbed

@nodieusa 3 жыл бұрын

My 94 F150 4.9L with 245k miles had this issue. I'm still learning about all this so it was really cool to see the work my mechanic did to get my truck back up and running. Thank you for sharing!

@Jamestfarrell 2 ай бұрын

Nice tip about the shop vac. I've seen KZfaq mechanics use compressed air to blow god-only-knows what kind of debris and metal shavings all over the place within a few minutes of opening the hood. I drop the shop vac hose right down over the spark plug recess BEFORE pulling the plug out, especially if an old clunker has been sitting for a long time.

@travisortwein6974 Жыл бұрын

Incredible work man. I have an 90s Aerostar that I have been dreading taking to get head gasket fixed but this video made me feel a little bit better and more confident about what exactly goes into it

@parkercustoms462 2 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY how it should be done. I've worked for a lot of shops and have only seen 1 that did things like this. Great job and great informative video man....

@mario-bensaens9019 2 жыл бұрын

I will take my car anytime to this gentleman, efficiency and integrity on doing his best!

@terenceduffy7106 Жыл бұрын

Bro... You are literally my favorite person, I'm not a mechanic but have a bit of mechanical skill and try to fix issues for people and family that don't have the budget to make a good clean repair. You make a difference man.... thanks.

@WatchingSwan 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! You are a rare example of a genuinely good human being, Charles. We desperately need more people like you in the world. Thank you for all that you do for your local and online communities. Much respect and Happy New Year to you and your family! Stay safe and healthy!

@gplusgplus2286 3 жыл бұрын

Christmas came early for this guy, awesome joB!

@merehamaotearoa2383 2 жыл бұрын

MASSIVE I enjoyed being educated about how to repair a blown casket - I have that problem and educating myself helps me to recognize the process involved and what extra unseen problems e.g. cracked cylinder wall, warpage of the casket, crack in the block, the condition of the casket, the time frame involved, possible cleaning necessary, replacement of bolts, etc was just amazing to watch it full being played out - I can truly appreciate the mechanics involved. So thanks once again. So Be It!!!

@richie7914 Жыл бұрын

Good narrating and story telling. Well done and the customer was so happy that the bill was taken care of... awesome

@monkeyCmonkeyDoo 3 жыл бұрын

I like this video format, reminds me of South Main Auto videos.

@jrbpit1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Great job!! I did the heads on my son’s 2002 S-10 with the 4.3. Those little s-10’s run forever. The 2.2 four cylinder in the one you did is a bulletproof little motor. When I did my son’s I had the heads planed and a valve job. Money well spent.

@DanielGomez-io5bx 7 ай бұрын

Amazing work and attention to detail (the coolant and oil system cleaning was impressive) . Great auto technicians/mechanics are very much appreciated by all car owners.

@ufowatch Жыл бұрын

wish we had just one decent mechanic and good guy like you here in our town. 2nd largest city in iowa and not one good man that would even help like you did ever for anyone. i even heard one charged his mother! sad. so it warms my heart to see thanks for sharing and being a upstanding person.

@Midnight_Rider96 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I worked in a machine shop for 2 years and saw a lot of different ways things fail. 75% of it was down to abuse (race conditions) or lack of maintenance. Most cylinder heads getting rebuilt had moderate to extreme sludge. Blowing out water jackets on 70+ year old blocks, even after shot blasting, was never fun.

@andrew_koala2974 2 жыл бұрын

K Most cylinder heads being rebuilt had moderate to extreme sludge. NOT Most cylinder heads getting rebuilt had moderate to extreme sludge. __ Your knowledge of the English language is poor and at an elementary level. Undertake an intensive reading [rogram to educate yourself - increase your vocabulary - which is currently very limited - and become fluent. Good luck - Replies ignored - I am too busy - Read some books instead - All of you responders

@CarlosGlatzos976 Жыл бұрын

@@andrew_koala2974 me german speaking them english proper eat this

@managersamuel Жыл бұрын

@@andrew_koala2974 Did that make you feel like a big man? Get a life troll

@ericcollins8794 Ай бұрын

@@andrew_koala2974but not to busy to write this make it make sense

@tonye4176 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a very talented mechanic Beautiful work! 👌🏻

@dariorodriguez756 3 ай бұрын

We need more mechanics like you Charles!!!

@tareiknetro315 11 ай бұрын

That last gift of giving away the service. Made me subscribe.

@alexbourg4165 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this video is amazingly well thought out, compiled, and edited, an incredible amount of content with practically no dead space. All of the lighting and camera angles were spot on as well, I'm very impressed thanks for all the great information. I Subscribed after watching just this video.

@corryarbuckle1314 4 ай бұрын

I agree. The real pros like our humble mechanic know to use tripods and plenty of lighting. For an 8+ hours job this is a short video at 37 minutes, but every minute is spot on informative. I have a '99 S10 2.2L.

@attunedofficial 3 жыл бұрын

That exhaust manifold likes to crack and leak after a head job. Just a good idea to double check after about 300-500 miles. Nice job on the head.

@user-qz6ix7od3b 2 жыл бұрын

REALLY APPRECIATE your transparency with labor cost! not many do this, and at least i know what to expect

@anthonygaunt8974 Ай бұрын

Lovely to see honest mechanics and who take there time and enjoy there work well done😊

@quallzone6219 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very informative video! Thank you for adding several real-world tips and reasons for doing them. For example, the suggestion for temporarily leaving the thermostat out during the initial rebuild made perfect sense. Please consider adding "Chevy S10" in the title, similar to how many of your other videos are named. That makes it much easier to search for in the future.

@Mj-uo7bc 3 жыл бұрын

I wish every mechanic could be like you. Imagine letting this guy make your car. 10/10. Happy new year

@stanleytolle416 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes machine shops don't machine the CH but use a belt resurfacer that takes a minimum amount of material off. Kind of looks like a large belt sander. This is good for heads that are not heavily warped. This resurfacing is also good for a head that is in spec in that a good surface is made for the new head gasket to seal against. An advantage of belt resurfacing is that it usually cost less than machining a head.

@DisneyMagicwithForti 8 ай бұрын

You are really Humble and honest. Subscribing to support your work. The Owner of the truck got more than he was expecting, so nice of you to pass on the sponsorship of the video to the cost of his repair.

@HectorM777 3 жыл бұрын

I love cleaning engine parts, so satisfying!

@AntenainaLand 3 жыл бұрын

it really is! and if you use ultrasonic cleaner, it would be even more satisfying.

@TigMasterTyler 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely earned a subscribe from me. Thank you so much, the labor on your end is even more so increased simply for setting up GOOD QUALITY camera angles and the trimming of all the clips, and arranging them, then doing the voice over. Amazing work.

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Durddymic_LIVE Жыл бұрын

oh really you he earned it huh, watch out yall he dads back on the dating scene. he subscription game is back

@NuclearFireworks 3 жыл бұрын

I had to do this on a '94 on my stone driveway in February. Took me ~22 hours over 2 weekends. A lovely experience.

@PavelBuravtsov 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much and glad for the guy who received super qualified service.

@latin270 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing guy! 👏

@doalex2085 3 жыл бұрын

I’m speechless 😶 that was so cool 😎!!!

@kking2653 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Not many mechanics are this thorough and clean while doing jobs like this i can really appreciate it.

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@zzzzzzzzzzz649 2 жыл бұрын

My husband is a great and very smart self taught mechanic but says he still learns tricks from the humble mechanic keep the videos coming and thanks for uploading

@shadowboy813 3 жыл бұрын

Another way of figuring out the correct routing of the serpentine belt: Pulleys with ribs go inside the belt, pulleys with a flat surface are on the outside of the belt.

@punktalley 2 жыл бұрын

Yep goves to groves and slick to slick

@Jwil3743 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing. The updated felpro gasket with the smaller weep holes I believe is a modified design. I believe the original head gasket cutouts matched the shape of the cylinder block holes exactly, but the port shape on the cylinder head didn't match either the block or the gasket. In other words the gasket cutouts were far bigger than they needed to be, resulting in reduced strength in narrow areas between cylinders, oil galley, and coolant jacket, and were likely why the original gasket failed. I don't know that that crud is the old head gasket as much as it might be gunk resulting from the mixing of coolant, oil, rust, and the use of dexcool (known to gunk up) which I'm certain that ran in its early years. in the first up close clip you showed, after the head was removed where you were removing a chunk with a screwdriver, there was a break in the silver graphite gasket material perimeter residue between the coolant jacket and the oil galley; Areas like that are suspect to be a leakage path since it appears the gasket wasn't an intimate contact the way that it should have been as there would have been a continuous graphite ring. I guess the updated design addresses that weakness issue by making the cutouts for the coolant jackets much smaller, or as large as necessary to increase the amount of gasket material to strengthen those narrow areas? Great job on the teardown by the way, fast and efficient, or so it appears on KZfaq. Your video style is also easy to watch for both entertainment and information. You're very concise and the production quality is awesome 😎 Thanks again!

@qubadmalik1 3 жыл бұрын

May God Bless you for helping that guy. Respect to You Sir!!!

@MegaHollywood1971 3 жыл бұрын

Man...that was quite the job. You say "it's not that complicated". Superb Mechanic!

@pnrcomps 3 жыл бұрын

that guy was like naa naa naa...lol Way to go Charles, happy new year and Merry Christmas to the owner! :)

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish we could have gotten a better ending to the video. Thanks Covid!

@weemanling 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh I'm glad KZfaq recommend this video

@TwentytenS4B8 2 жыл бұрын

That was pretty awesome of you to take care of the bill for that man. Faith in humanity restored.

@horacecomegna335 3 ай бұрын

This guy is a class act! Even put new hinge pins and bushings in his doors for free!

@Nikola-wk8si 3 жыл бұрын

Me: Expectig r32 turbo video HumbleMechanic: Today i will show you how to replace head gasket. 😂😂😂😂😂 Keep the good work 👍👍👊👊

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah working on the R32 engine now

@ghostwrench2292 3 жыл бұрын

Totally threw me off too! I thought a head gasket on one of the VW's. I was floored when he said Chevy S10.

@aroundomaha 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ending. I did a head gasket change on my 72 Monte Carlo in an apartment parking lot. I’d prefer your shop! I’ll definitely use the discount code! Thanks for a great video.

@shaddowsdieout 3 жыл бұрын

I did my intake manifolds in my apartment complex parking lot as well. But i was quoted 2k just for the upper and told they werent sure they could see the lower leaking until the upper came off. The lower was clearly leaking without taking the upper off. It was so time consuming. I have a plastic fold out table I keep the parts organized on but I wish I had my own garage.

@anonym7xyz 6 ай бұрын

Incredible knowledge and work. Mechanics deserve respect if they give this level of excellent service fairly.

@andrewramirez6332 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. Your a really kind and honest person for not charging him and telling him the job was already paid for.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Remember there is no need to chase Advance Discount codes. You can use "Humble" any time you like and save $$$! Also stack up those speed perks to you can get up to $20 off, rather than $5 at a time.

@LukeEdward 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am LITERALLY, clicking off this video to order a part right now, using your code, from Advance Auto. Curbside pickup is very nice, too.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

@@LukeEdward NICE!! I have sat in the parking lot and bought online before just to use the code! LOL

@paves7493 3 жыл бұрын

But Charles if you have an engine with wet liners you can't rotate the engine without the head or you will destroy the selling in the bottom and you must teardown the whole engine But nice video and greetings from germany and a happy new year

@Peter_Riis_DK 3 жыл бұрын

@@paves7493 What are "wet liners" and "the selling"?

@danielmedrano9083 3 жыл бұрын

I shop there all the time. Thanks

@XGamesJ6 3 жыл бұрын

I JUST rebuilt one of these engines completely for an S10 I just got lol

@georgesanchez9971 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. I particularly use the cardboard box. Sometimes I use a 2x8x18 with predrilled holes to organize my bolts.

@justinfewster9807 2 жыл бұрын

From an 4-5 year independent technician….Watching you take a fan clutch off a Chevy 4 banger is priceless. It shows your European side very much 🤣. I love your videos man. I learn so much. I hope to meet you one day 🤙🏼

@imwmanish 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir ❤️ you happy New Year ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@outerfroggy1 3 жыл бұрын

"Wierd that we're dealing with pushrods" I just ordered a brand new GMC HD with a direct injected 400hp pushrod V8 lol

@ehbenson2948 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, pushrods are still alive?

@jaybone9 3 жыл бұрын

Alive amd pushing

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha nice!!! I just didn’t expect it, and especially not a 4cyl

@outerfroggy1 3 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I'm a heavy equipment tech, still lots of pushrod industrial diesels out there

@K0nst4nt1n96 3 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic better than all that lengthend chains you usually deal with. 😅

@stephengreen3566 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that truck was worth that much money. Cheaper than a new truck payment and an excellent educational video. Thanks.

@drmikeosgood 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is what I call a well-made teardown video as camera shots were steady and clear! I just wish the heck you lived near me as I have a Toyota 1.8L L4 engine that is miss firing on cylinder 1 and plan to do a teardown in the warmth of the spring. You seem to know your trade and do the type of work I like to do. Great job!!

@TopiasSalakka 3 жыл бұрын

Pushrods... At least it seems to have MPFI though, so it's somewhat efficient.

@justinpass8154 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I've done at least 50 of those engines in my 13 years of being a mechanic. Where the gasket failed is common with those as well as that crack, being that area gets the hottest when the gasket fails. A couple things I wanted to point out is if it's in stock I use Partsology website to purchase all my gaskets, water pumps and timing components. I also just use a wrench and 3lb drilling hammer to loosen the fan. Great job and any idea where I can get a good quality N62 timing tool kit from for a decent price?

@halleffect1 3 жыл бұрын

seeing how much detail and trouble Charles go through to do the job right reminds me of an old mech i saw working in an apartment parking lot in the ghetto a long while back. some sort of FWD GM car, same pushrod 4cyl design. the guy didn't remove the intake or exhaust manifold, just pulled the valve cover and head bolts, took a big pry bar and jacked up the head, fished the old head gasket out and slipped a new one in. probably the biggest hack repair I've ever seen.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Lol