Honda Ridgeline - Cylinder Head Installation

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7 жыл бұрын

The head is back from the machine shop and everything checked out OK so this will be the last part of replacing the front cylinder head on this Honda Ridgeline. In this video we will install the cam and rocker arms, torque the head down and here this baby puuurrrrr once again!
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@jeremymenchaca 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone besides me just spend hours watching Eric's videos??

@jimclifford1241 3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@Ltmedic25 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, wife thinks I’m a weirdo

@thomasbritt6173 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.. could watch these videos all day

@crownline5555 2 жыл бұрын

@amgurr 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Lol

@majicul 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t agree the dealer is “off the hook”. The owner claimed they wanted to sell her a used engine! Thanks to you and a referral which was based on your good reputation, the Honda owner received competent and honest service. The dealer should be ashamed at the least, and they owe some sort of compensation, if only an apology and I think a full refund of the last repair bill Honda received payment. I’ve seen this too many times over many years, and every time I’m amazed how incompetency is so common. I think I’m being kind. Good job ERIC. You restore not only broken machines to working order, honestly and faithfully, you restore trust that there are good people, that work diligently. Well done!

@jaybailey8044 5 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see an honest person working on peoples cars and not beating them up.

@order9066 5 жыл бұрын

In any backyard gathering with men, he wins the "car guy" discussions. Thumbs up.

@patriot8087 5 жыл бұрын

The planet needs more mechanic's like you. Good job!. Scary as hell that the lady could have bought a new engine.

@richardsmith5673 Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@arciefan 7 жыл бұрын

Remember when I was younger doing the DIYer stuff we use to do (I'm 60 now), you know the oil changes, plugs, points, starters, alternators, belts, etc and how now, I can only do the oil change or air filters, the simple stuff. Point is, even though you have a lift, quality power tools, analyzers , and stuff that may make it look easy , I am well aware that it is not easy. Sure you get a few piece of cake jobs, but more often than not, that time bent over them hoods or trying to contort your body so you can get at a particular part or whatever is not unnoticed. Nor is it not thought of the price you may invest in your tools/equipment/etc , which I'm quite sure a particular major tool would take a good while to recoop that cost of it. You have the best auto/truck repair channel on here in my opinion , so thanks again !

@365gamestreamslive5 5 жыл бұрын

In lame terms being a mechanic takes a hell of a toll on your body and even more so on your mind

@Thebowzer221 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. Keep in mind every freaking day you are walking on cement floors. Winter time, very cold concrete floors. That alone takes it's toll on feet, knees, back. It's brutal.

@peterphilipse8792 4 жыл бұрын

Try being a mobile mechanic in the winter 😩

@Highstranger951 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Philipse why do we do it?

@Cheepchipsable 4 жыл бұрын

Well points have vanished, plugs last a lot longer, and really most of the items you mention are easy enough to do, just under covers and the belts have different tighteners. Of course, depending on the engine configuration different parts can be harder to do. My car needs the timing belt to be removed to do the water pump, some cars it's much simpler. Also MUCH more information on how to do things.

@spaceinvadertoo 5 жыл бұрын

Humanity needs a few more Eric O's.

@549BR 5 жыл бұрын

I now have a lot more respect for a good mechanic. Best wishes for a prosperous business.

@co1bateman 7 жыл бұрын

Wife says, " Haven't you done a lot of head gasket, timing belts? , why you watching this?, I did not have a good answer for her,lol

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 жыл бұрын

Get a big empty box. Go in "her side" of closet. Remove all but one pair of shoes, one purse, etc.

@mannys9130 6 жыл бұрын

Because someone else may do something different that makes a lot of sense that you have never done or thought of doing. I like watching other techs do the same job because I've improved my own technique learning from them. :)

@ericbrule4465 6 жыл бұрын

mannys9130 and they learn from you, its a cycle.

@mmichaeldonavon 5 жыл бұрын

It was the intrigue, right? Like Eric said: "I have to find out what is causing this," and I paraphrase.

@RayGarrettJr 5 жыл бұрын

Ask if she's ever watched a video of some other gal putting on makeup

@GeraldThomasphotojunkie 7 жыл бұрын

When the doorbell is a dinging, the cash register's a ringing!!

@andytaylor1588 5 жыл бұрын

When the doorbell rings another car is gonna get it's wings.

@jpol3808 5 жыл бұрын

Either the cash register is ringing or the kids are chasing each other around again, with the dogs in tow. Lol I wish I could have done what Eric is doing and I wouldn't change a thing, kids or dogs. I just hope Mrs O sticks with it because she seems a little overwhelmed at times. I do totally understand she is handling a full time job, taking care of a home, while raising and coordinating a families daily activities. The work load she has (not Mrs O abilities) is the weak link in this whole thing. That's a lot of work for anyone. The same goes for Eric. In the old days everyone used to work in the family business. But life was a lot simpler then and a lot less complicated also, so it was possible back then. Now days I think a little help with those mundane chores, that don't involve any family or parent child time is necessary, to do a good job. I don't believe in nannys flat out. So hire her a home helper once or twice a week, to do all that stuff that takes away from any together time. Such as house cleaning and clothes washing. Picking up dinner out or shopping for the weekly necessities. Paint the garage or clean out the gutters. Even shoveling snow and mowing the grass if you don't involve the children. Have them do the things that family members don't do with each other. Also do not involve them in any family outings or activities, or even something like cooking dinner or making the beds if your a mom that likes to involve the kids in that chore. You'll be surprised how much pressure this will relieve, even if you set the amount of help to a minimum. Imagine how nicer it would be when the unexpected things arise if you don't have to worry about fitting in those extra chores or items. And you don't have to hire professionals for a lot of the outside things. Hire teens and college students for the mowing or garage painting. The things they can do will be cheaper than a professional. Keep up the hard work, both of you and thanks again for the videos Eric. Jpol

@buffuniballer 4 жыл бұрын

Or it's the Snap On truck checking to see if you need a hit.

@remoteviewer57 4 жыл бұрын

The Sound Of Money, Success & Customer Respect!

@bloodybones63 4 жыл бұрын

@@jpol3808 Does your husband do that for you?

@garywaisner7393 3 жыл бұрын

Hard to find many mechanics today who diagnosis with or without modern technology. Great job.

@runthomas Жыл бұрын

ha ha ha ...he said it was an easy job..... wow i watched all the videos and this guy got into EVERYTHING , ..ANYTHING that goes down to the cylinder head gasket is a real hard bit of work and needs an expert....wow good stuff.

@kanukster 5 жыл бұрын

You're a good man, your customers are very lucky to have you as their mechanic.

@yesterdayfortoday592 4 жыл бұрын

I think so too

@DkpProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@yesterdayfortoday592 I think so too

@songj0056 4 жыл бұрын

I wish i had a local mechanic like him

@williamhipwell8059 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!👍👍👍

@GB1Channel 7 жыл бұрын

Don't stress about the door chime. A lot of us realize that you're running a business. 😎

@edwatts9890 3 жыл бұрын

I am a mechanical engineer (among other things), and I have owned and operated an auto/truck/heavy equipment repair facility for over twenty years. When people ask, "What do you do for a living?", I reply, "I operate a non-profit auto repair shop." They invariably say, "I've never heard of such a thing." I reply, "Well, that wasn't the original business plan, but..." I'm thankful that my wife has a "real" job!

@packratswhatif.3990 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I bet ya that was his wife opening and closing the door ..... its Lunch Time !

@alexh.4254 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite mechanic to binge watch on the internet

@arie1293 2 жыл бұрын

That dinger brings back memories walking into a RadioShack.

@testosteroneinc.3800 7 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the next SMA video, is like waiting for Netflix to release a new season of my favorite shows. 😎

@nocarebear8301 7 жыл бұрын

I watched all of Walking Dead season 6 since the last SMA video. I'm still angry.

@caryk2779 7 жыл бұрын

No kidding. SMA is freaking addictive!

@dgco58 7 жыл бұрын

@hawaiianf1504 7 жыл бұрын

SMA is not addictive !!! SMA basic required viewing and the most of the rest is simply filler food to maintain liquid bowel movements. SMA, simply said, provides Proven Male Regularity.

@shaughnduffy1390 7 жыл бұрын

SMA on Netflix would rule!

@mattkoser 5 жыл бұрын

You're a great, honest mechanic!

@maxwell6504 2 жыл бұрын

he knows!

@ashleyzoeyfox7406 5 жыл бұрын

There is something relaxing about listening to a mechanic talk dirty to an engine...

@xanderlander8989 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job getting her back on the raod. Yeah, nah, valves don't bend by themselves. I got a theory though. That dealer tech put the belt on wrong, turned it over by hand, bent the valve, realized he was off the mark somewhere, put it on right, and pretended like nothing happened.

@therealamericanhacker5869 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is what I thought and maybe he even bumped the starter a little. I think ever who the mechanic is he most likely wasn't a very good one. I ran my own shop for a couple years I was never certified or anything and I kept getting people coming to me telling me they always used the shop down the road because he was a certified mechanic. But I was always having to fix his screw ups. And one day I went to visit him and on the front of the building lived a big sign we are all certified mechanics. I asked him what was he certified to do and it was breaks. Lol.

@leeandadaelliott 5 жыл бұрын

@@therealamericanhacker5869 brakes not breaks

@therealamericanhacker5869 5 жыл бұрын

@@leeandadaelliott spell check got me on that. I live In a area people call the breaks, of elkhorn city ky. also known as the breaks Virginia aka the breaks park

@Cheepchipsable 5 жыл бұрын

@Bill Barnews I doubt turning by hand would bend a valve. Maybe a long wrench and in a hurry?

@bobbyd9583 5 жыл бұрын

turning by hand easily bend a valve if you put any pressure on it. there is a lot of mechanical leverage. And part of the timing belt install process on most hondas has you moving the engine over a few times to ensure proper timing belt alignment and tension. I have had a few rookie techs bend some valves that I had to pay for.

@billgebhart420 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, I enjoyed watching all of the videos pertaining to this Honda Ridgeline. Thank you for taking the time to explain and video what you do, and answer questions we don't even know what we should ask. You prove that there are STILL good, honest people in the world.

@CSG1027 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I was STRESSING when you were torquing those head bolts haha

@jamesvoicedfamily9868 4 жыл бұрын

Volvo is the same. "torque to 103 ft lbs, then turn 180 degrees, then torque to 400".

@ericstevenson3738 4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesvoicedfamily9868 BS. 400 ft lbs on a head bolt???

@jamesvoicedfamily9868 4 жыл бұрын

@@ericstevenson3738 it's just an exaggeration. Volvo will have you sweating with how much torque they specify.

@michaelszczys8316 4 жыл бұрын

That’s how a lot of them are these days. You torque them to a certain amount and then mark the bolt heads or use a degree marker or something and turn them say another 1/4 turn for the final amount I’m listening for my torque wrench to ‘ click ‘ when you are turning those

@donnlowe9129 4 жыл бұрын

Probably the best dammed mechanic I've ever seen.

@Loulito 4 жыл бұрын

Damn SON! That forearm PUMP!!! LOL, who said mechanics cant get jacked while torquing down nuts & bolts!? PFFT! That's what I'm talking about ERIC!!!!!!

@Silent-Lucidity 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work! That lady must be really happy not having to buy an engine. :)

@robbiebatdorf8333 5 жыл бұрын

I love how we still repair stuff, great job Eric!

@danielclark5170 Жыл бұрын

Good job Eric, you made the car owner happy.

@1986yamahafazer69 4 жыл бұрын

The door bell didn’t bug me at all. Lol! It’s actually funny listening to you complaining about it. Nice job on the engine. Thanks bud!

@corkyc6015 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice work, Eric. You saved that customer's bacon - that has got to feel good. Lately, I have been hearing more stories of dealership "mis-management" of customers vehicles & funds. Family members paying outrageous sums of money for vehicles brought in for minor repairs. I am beginning to think this is a systemic problem in the industry. Customers really need some advocates when faced with outrageous repair quotes, and I think channels like this help educate folks. We appreciate your awkward body positions around the camera & the additional time spent to get jobs out the door - a sincere THANKS!

@sydneyharbourscenery1206 5 жыл бұрын

That's why they call em stealerships.

@michaelpavan6379 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy going back to watch these older videos. One of the things I appreciate most that these videos show is the integrity contained within them. Great job as always Eric.

@MeMakeSparks Жыл бұрын

And now 6 years old. I've been getting his videos in my feed that are now 6-7 years old now. Wild thing is that on a good number of them, I've already hit the like button. 😆😆 I'm just so old I've forgotten 😖

@iaam117 Жыл бұрын

You run your shop like I ran my construction company. With organized mayhem and pride. To take care of my customers. It's unfortunately not the way the real world is anymore. If I happen to be in New York, I would love to come by and shake your hand. And thank you for your awesome character.

@MrBarryWarren 4 жыл бұрын

I work a HMA Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. I see these things put together from raw panels to driving out the building. They pay me to do something I love to do. Even though we are in hard times I still have a job at Honda even tho it looks like a ghost town.

@Yawwee 5 жыл бұрын

That was a lot of work - i sure hope the customer is appreciative of all you did !!! All them gaskets and joints and no leaks means a job well done !!!! You are quite talented Eric - your parents are certainly very proud of you. !!!! Mrs. O saw a great catch when she was fishing for a trophy husband !!!! Looking forward to the next video !!!!

@marty0715yt 6 жыл бұрын

I was sweating along with you on that final tightening sequence!!! I hate the "OH that didn't feel right!" Great Job

@marka5069 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know why anybody would critique you. I really enjoyed this video. You are one gifted person. Thanks

@garywood9525 5 жыл бұрын

Back in the early 1970's my Auto shop teacher told us that we were similar to Doctors and need to spot the symtoms of the problem before tearing things apart and running up a big bill . I.E. Gas issue for the motor....start at the fuel line to clear it, then fuel pump test , then fuel filter check , next is the carb . Bad battery....test alternator , test voltage regulator , test connections, voltage flow through battery ...then carbon pile battery for load limits.

@schizy 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you weren't 1.4K miles away. Your expertise is impressive!

@fredbach6039 5 жыл бұрын

A trick I use on belts and o-ings that have stretched, especially after having been exposed to solvents, is to heat them with a hair dryer. Lay them down on a clean flat paper towel with something heavy and round inside, maybe 1/4 inch tall and a little less in diameter than the o-ring (such as a jam jar lid) and heat them up with hot air in a circular motion. The lid keeps them from blowing away. They always shrink in diameter.

@toysareforboys1 7 жыл бұрын

I almost had a heart attack when you said "let us warm it up, check the oil, see how it sounds" and when you started it, YIKES! I thought those sounds at 42:10 were coming from the engine!!!!!

@roadkill5333 7 жыл бұрын

toysareforboys hehehe yep, I thought it sounded like an impact gun, when he first started it! I guess after it warmed up, that strange impact gun sound went away!! Lol

@justinp8946 7 жыл бұрын

Lol

@roadkill5333 7 жыл бұрын

nope! it was the guy changing tires in the back, running an impact gun. I was trying to be funny!

@malachy1847 6 жыл бұрын

You are correct not to let it run for long without coolant, as the likes of the mechanical seal in the coolant recirculation pump would become toast same relies on coolant fluid film across those seal faces thus it could heat up, crack or score and then leak later...Great Upload...

@ecleveland1 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've heard that sound before and it wasn't good. I put a set of spark plugs in my mother's SUV and when I started the truck up after the job it sounded like someone was beating it with a sledge hammer. It was just a coincidence but it broke a wrist pin and piston, nothing I did caused it. Best me and another mechanic could figure was an injector was staying open and leaking fuel in the cylinder and that little bit of extra fuel caused a hydraulic lock and bent the wrist pin.

@ennisgunns 2 жыл бұрын

See how he had to catch his breath when Mrs. O walked in. Love this guy.

@jeffr7593 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK & use a garage/shop that has the same technique that you use - HONESTY!!! You have plenty of chance to make a fast buck out of your customers but instead, you go out of your way to save them money, do the right thing, find the cheaper alternative fix & the right way to get them coming back to you time & time again - 'cos they trust you. Main dealers are the same over here, sadly, so a trusted independent mechanic will win every time. WELL DONE, YOU!

@bradymorgan7426 5 жыл бұрын

That guy at the machine shop did a really good job on that head lol!

@Patrick94GSR 4 жыл бұрын

Older machinists are the best! I had an older gentlemen very well known amongst car guys in the area refresh the heads on both my Integra and my wife’s old Corolla when I did those head gaskets. Came out super nice. Also had another older guy just recently machine the stepped flywheel for my Miata and he did it perfectly!

@robc8468 5 жыл бұрын

Probably your customer took the Ridgeline into the dealer for running rough most likely the service manager recommended the 100,000 service be done early without bothering to have the real root cause diagnostic work done.

@Boreasrex11 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking. Of course the problem started after the service because the customer is never wrong.

@jagsfanrick 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are spot on Rob C.

@Cheepchipsable 4 жыл бұрын

First video said it was in for regular service, and for whatever reason the 100k service was done at 80k

@bertgrau9246 4 жыл бұрын

When she took it back, they should have run some seafoam through the intake and maybe it would have helped

@carwashadamcooper1538 4 жыл бұрын

@Geno yes. It's a guarantee. Valves do not bend because of carbon build up. The tech that did the timing belt screwed up. Even one tooth off on the timing belt can do it and I believe those cam gears have more than one mark. That's why you ALWAYS roll the engine over by hand ( with the spark plugs out) after assembly but before the first start. That said, you can bend a valve by hand too, that's why you do it with the plugs out. It should turn over without any resistance at all for at least two full crankshaft rotations.

@mikevonkleist6767 5 жыл бұрын

A "real reality show". I've been at this for 38 years now and I can say "this is real". This is what we do. The why and the how. These videos remind me of why I'm still doing this.

@scottspooner6070 5 жыл бұрын

The only thing missing is seeing a very happy customer! What a great guy!!!!

@mmichaeldonavon 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, I can't believe you said that this wasn't that hard of a job! Talk about a, IMHO, major disassembly! I would NEVER had remembered where everything went! Never in a million years. I would have had a "group of notes" to help me on the reassembly. Yes, that head torque, in three stages was something. Lots of PULL there. :) I think you did a great job working, T/shooting, and fixing that lady's car. She'll probably "axe" you out on a date! har, har, Mrs. "O" will have something to say 'about dat - I'm sure. II didn't miss a minute on this problem - loved it. Was really great when, at the end, you cranked it and - VIOLA! She "be running," and running well. Thanks, again.

@williamwhite9767 5 жыл бұрын

The extra carbon buildup may have come from the loose valve guides. Probably would have been a good idea to pull the other head and have those guides checked/replaced.

@williamtoney2599 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@Ochtane101 4 ай бұрын

Hey Eric. If a little buzzer bothers people, they shouldn’t be watching! This is incredible to watch. How particular you are? You do the job, the way it’s supposed to be done. That’s why I watch your work? Us people watching, would be lucky to have your shop, in our neighborhood. God bless ya brotha👍

@kulotski1306 Жыл бұрын

You are the man. Need more mechanic like you period keep diong what your doing and I'll keep watching your videos

@monroeboone4667 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric. I stayed up till you got that all back together.,I just had to know.YOU are the man. Sorrry about your air wrench. I blew Taps for it though. That old timer at the head shop is younger than me. Lol. Thanks a lot for all you do for us.May the Great Spirit bless you.Choctawman

@squareyes1981 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this series. I'm going to go back and watch the Subaru series again. Thanks for taking the time to shoot and share this.

@garymartin1147 5 жыл бұрын

IMHO, the dealership mechanic turned this engine over with it incorrectly timed resulting in two bent valves, corrected his mistake to cover his a** then sent the car to the customer. I've seen cylinders running with low compression plenty of times resulting in oil consumption on that cylinder because, without proper compression, the rings don't seal as they should. It's mighty noble of you to not publically blame this on the mechanic, but that just shows you're a man of character. If I ever stop doing my own work, I'll be coming several hundred miles to see you.

@buckhorncortez 5 жыл бұрын

And your proof of your speculative IMHO...is? Nothing..you just want to make the dealer the bad guy because it makes you feel better.

@garymartin1147 5 жыл бұрын

Valves don't bend by themselves and my IMHO was arrived at by working on cars since the mid 70's and have seen dealerships lie to cover their a** many times. When those valves were installed at the factory they were not bent and the dealer was the only one that had worked on this car, so really that's the only explanation that makes sense.

@andrecapella370 4 жыл бұрын

I had a garage & had more than 1 car that had timing chain problems caused by bad work. Good man.

@mikepratali5582 7 жыл бұрын

Here comes 50K!!! Congrats Mr. O and family.

@Highstranger951 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Pratali 369k now!

@titanicsauce2152 7 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric, I watched all three parts. Thanks for taking us along.

@davidnash8586 5 жыл бұрын

I am nothing to do with mechanics and I haven't got a clue about engines but I LOVED this set of videos !

@d3athsquad843 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Eric O. I honestly have to say that your series of videos is comparable to watching an "edge of your seat" tv show. For example, this three parter, was filled with nail-biting suspense and action. But, it also highlighted on complexity and the "conflict between man and machine". Yet, there was no need for un-necessary violence or profanity. It was wholesome and honest along with being highly infomative and educational. You displayed emotion. Yet, on que, you still delivered them provebial comedic chops without hestation. You oozed such poise and integrity and I watched intently from beginning to end and I quite certainly feel satisfied with my viewing experience. Me: standing proudly, slow clap starting with me.. You deserve an Emmy Mr. O. The "O" must be for Outstanding!! 2 thumbs up Sir! 5 stars, A++ Hahaha!

@scottfirman 7 жыл бұрын

90 percent of fixing a car is having the proper tool to do the job,and remembering where the hell it is when you need it!

@MrGrogee 4 жыл бұрын

In my case 90% of mechanics is fishing out the bolt you dropped or finding the tool you were using 5 minutes ago

@michaelszczys8316 4 жыл бұрын

Almost every car I work on or every different job on a car I have to make at least 1 new tool. I have whole tool boxes of crazy hand made tools

@anonymousinc6330 4 жыл бұрын

I'd say 80% of it is having the common sense to properly diagnose the problem, the other 10% is having the right tool for the job, and the other 10% is doing it right the first time. If brains were gasoline, dealership parts changers couldn't run a piss-ant's go-kart two laps around a dadgum Cheerio.

@michaelszczys8316 4 жыл бұрын

I was a super troubleshooting guy for year s then they got all computerized . I was lost as the next guy. Thanks to KZfaq I'm back again figuring them out

@anti0918 7 жыл бұрын

Got my Tuesday Night Primetime viewing ready to go right here!

@jonnievonangel1 4 жыл бұрын

I was holding my breath while you were torking the head bolts , saying please don’t snap please don’t snap. Lol good job

@13deangelus 2 жыл бұрын

Honda tech here, every time I have to replace those piston rings (service bulletin for fouled plugs 1-3 and sometimes 4) I just about crap my pants torquing those head bolts. I also see that 17 mil bolt stripped a lot from previous repairs. It’s not hard to avoid that however, just start the two 14 mils and then the 17 mil by hand then run ‘em home. Anyway I’ve never seen the machining process so what you did show was pretty cool thanks for taking us along!

@brentowen9480 5 жыл бұрын

Feeler gauges, getting the feel...use a micrometer with a clutch on it and "tighten" it on the the feeler and slide it back and forth. Should have about that resistance on the valve. I've noticed on motorcycle valves or automotive valves too I'm sure that if the feeler isn't inserted very parallel the "feel" isn't right, so straight in is important as well. Great vid thanks. I like watching this more than netflix. Consider yourself entertaining.

@therealchayd 5 жыл бұрын

Brent Owen top tip, I've always wondered how to calibrate my fingers correctly lol

@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a good tip. So is checking with the next feeler size up. Also, he has a cool tool that both adjusts and locks down the gap. I have an old 911 and doing the #6 intake valve takes me forever. You can’t see it, you need a seriously bent feeler gauge, and there’s little room for tools in that back (okay front) right corner.

@rodrv6 7 жыл бұрын

Eric, I've watched nearly all of your videos (maybe I need to get a life? :) ) and I'm very impressed by the way you do your job. You would be one of the few people I'd feel comfortable with turning wrenches on one of my vehicles. I'm a retired 33 year aircraft technician, and you would have made a good aircraft tech!

@robjennings6795 5 жыл бұрын

He would never see his pretty wife.

@Spgonahan 5 жыл бұрын

Airplanes are fascinating, but doing cars for individuals would be a much better gig than doing airplanes for a big carrier.

@charlesg1150 5 жыл бұрын

Working for a manufacturer is the ticket...

@ecleveland1 5 жыл бұрын

@@charlesg1150 Yeah that's good money and if you can move overseas for them you can really rake in the cash.

@charlesg1150 5 жыл бұрын

Definately. Some of my teammates worked in Saudi Arabia for a year a raked in the cash, easily earning six figures well before the year was over. And tax free on top of that.

@dixoncider7256 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than a cleaned up head from the machine shop.

@jesusa9 Жыл бұрын

Bro this video save me my life because am on a middle of this repair .Thanks bro

@SteveRobReviews 7 жыл бұрын

I laughed at how many times the door chime went off . Nice work 👍👍🍺🍺

@ericcorse 7 жыл бұрын

I like the chime, reminds me of when gas stations were actually service stations

@Hilts30 7 жыл бұрын

+Eric Corse my dog thinks there's someone at our door every time the chime goes off.

@ColinFisher 7 жыл бұрын

That brings me back to my pump jockey days. Who could forget that double ding from the bell activated by the air hose out by the pumps?

@SteveRobReviews 7 жыл бұрын

colifis it's amazing how a sound can trigger past memories. Every time I hear a baby cry , haha well you know how that one goes. 😂😂

@ColinFisher 7 жыл бұрын

STEVE ROB I hear you. I like your videos, by the way. They trigger my beer thirst for some reason. :)

@GhettoWagon 7 жыл бұрын

Mechanic problems wander away with the part and wonder where the heck you put it! I have done did that too many times

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Story of my life!

@danr1920 5 жыл бұрын

What's really bad is when you have the part in your hand and go look for it!!!!

@RUCKERMAN 5 жыл бұрын

I've done that on a Dodge I was working on. I had the car on a lift to do a brake job and forgot I had put the outer wheel bearing of the front left rotor on top of the fender during tear down. I had a devil of a time to figure out where that wheel bearing had gotten to when it came time to put it back together, I can tell you. I felt like a real knucklehead when I lowered the car, but at least I found it!

@eddavis2142 10 ай бұрын

Oh I love your videos!! Im a DYI'r whom Started learning how to fix my own cars several years ago thanks to KZfaq channels like yours. Thanks for the Knowledge and Entertainment, you and your shop are a Joy to watch! 👍✌🙏🇺🇸

@Zeptyche 3 жыл бұрын

Who wants to play the South Main Auto drinking game? Every time the chime rings take a shot.

@ycmdill 7 жыл бұрын

What's really fun is when you misread the torque speck and you get that wonderful snap when the bolt head breaks off.

@testosteroneinc.3800 7 жыл бұрын

😲

@halleffect1 7 жыл бұрын

or pull threads out of the block

@scottfirman 7 жыл бұрын

I always double check. learned that by watching my buddy snap one on his Artic Cat. I warned him too! He drove it that way,no leaks but stupid on him. I learn by watching so these videos help!

@pssst3 7 жыл бұрын

or lube what should not be and don't loctite should be should. I like independent mechanics, but too many of them don't have enough experience with the kind of cars they accept or so not have paid access to the factory service manuals. It is like working from Haynes manuals. Yes, you can tear it part and put it back together, but not necessarily into the same condition as the manufacturer intended.

@Homeskillet-mk6bj 6 жыл бұрын

Or the specs given in the book are wrong because of a misprint.

@charlesmiller5078 7 жыл бұрын

I was so waiting for the beep on the torque wrench, sweating right along with you. Nice job After all these years, I can never get used to seeing a engine mounted in a car sideways. Guess because Ive never owned one.

@yambo59 7 жыл бұрын

I never warmed up to it either - even the old Eldorados and Toronados from the 60's and 70's were mounted front to rear, though like three inches or so to one side to allow for the transmission. Im 57 and cant let go of my idea of what a car should be. I want ENGINES not motors. But my day was a few generations apart from whats on the market now.

@paulcopeland9035 7 жыл бұрын

..You have engines! A conventional (go away Tesla) automobile has an engine. An engine "converts" energy ( gas, diesel, etc) to produce motion, a motor "requires" energy (electricity, steam, etc) to produce motion. I know, I know, the English language interchanges these definitions quite a bit, the most famous being steam engine. It is actually a steam motor, but nobody says that! Oh well, there you have it. It is what it is.

@aussiebloke609 7 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be a steam "engine", since it's converting the energy in the coal to make it run? The steam is just an interim step between combustion and motion, a way to get that energy from the fire and to the pistons.

@miriamvivo4279 5 жыл бұрын

Snap on torque wrench?

@THEGAMINGHELP101 5 жыл бұрын

@@miriamvivo4279 Yup, I think they are like 2k.

@AmericanDrinker 3 жыл бұрын

You work fast! And don't cut corners. Good job!

@rustylab5969 2 жыл бұрын

If it's any consolation, I think I've spent more time with you than my wife in the last 6 months working on her 13 Pilot that had a burnt exhaust valve 1st, (thus the all new counterfeit OEM timing belt components I used....) soooooo..... now I'm back into it again when the timing belt busted and smashed valves. After doing this whole operation twice now in the last 6 months, I can tell you the worst part of the whole head removal process in my opinion is the flippin' exhaust manifold studs. Still not sure how 2 times through I haven't stripped or broke one off....though I DID put 4 of them in tight before I realized I forgot the gasket so I got to do it one whole other time. Anyway I'm loopy from the brake cleaner just wanted to say thanks for great videos. Cheers!

@icurt06 7 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! I learn, I laugh at your comments and I always look forward to your new Videos : )

@Pnormandin13 7 жыл бұрын

An appearance by Mrs O! now I can thumbs up the video. :)

@cojones8518 7 жыл бұрын

And Ms Hannah. A twofer. :)

@unclemarksdiyauto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see it is all back together! The lady is going to be thrilled! You saved her the cost of an engine!

@majorpayne5289 Жыл бұрын

The head bolt torquing always has me sweatin a bit. Good stuff.

@63256325N 5 жыл бұрын

A job well done. Thanks for the video.

@baxrok2. 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Totally enjoyed watching this series. I love using my torque wrench but I have to agree with you that there are times when it just doesn't feel good. Cold sweats and second guessing time for sure! lol Thanks!

@fakiirification 5 жыл бұрын

yup. been there a few times. run to the computer to triple check that i got the right model year etc for that torque spec. lol

@Fireship1 4 жыл бұрын

Baxrok2 every 8 hour job is one stripped or broken bolt away from a three day ordeal! Torque carefully!

@Patrick94GSR 4 жыл бұрын

Fireship1 yeah I broke a bolt on my Miata alternator and again on its transmission input shaft cover that caused many days delays. In both cases I read the wrong torque spec.

@jif8802 5 жыл бұрын

Nice and thorough job. Saved her lots of money and headache.

@kevinwoodcock7578 4 жыл бұрын

You know your on your favorite youtube channel when you find yourself watching a series for the third time... You rock Dr. O

@chadlers 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for passing on your knowledge.

@chrismckee5404 6 жыл бұрын

The bell is fine, customers are a good thing!

@kremnin 4 жыл бұрын

I was doing head gaskets when I was 14 years old on Ford cortina's Triumph Heralds, BL Minis, ect. Cars were a lot different back then. Now days, I hardly see a blown head gasket, and when I do the car aint worth fixing. Nice one mate. You did good.

@luke3757 4 жыл бұрын

Here we have a true honest professional. You are one heck of a mechanic.

@raymondjludka7001 7 жыл бұрын

Hey there Eric O... Just wanted to tell you" ... You have the best damn videos buddy! Thank you very much I look forward to seeing the videos ... Very, very interesting Eric...

@kamleshwararjun5819 6 жыл бұрын

You the best...just did a 2011 honda pilot...this video helped a lot..cheers bro..

@docstalker8318 4 жыл бұрын

You had me at the start of the first video when you couldn't wait to start looking for the problem. Couldn't stop watching till the end of the third video. Better than a good book you just can't put down, plus a cute pup and the door bell. . .PERFECT!

@bloodybones63 4 жыл бұрын

I bought that same dinging door bell from Harbor Freight years ago. I returned it in about a week. It drove me crazy, going off by itself at all times. A bird, a cat, a towel, a leaf, even the hot SUN! Even NOTHING! At 2 am! I get PTSD now, when I hear it on here. Doesn't help that my landline sounds like the shop phone, either. But, I brave it all because the vids are so good.

@brightsummer4442 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video series. I watched all on this vehicle. Great as always!! Thank you Eric O.

@jackburner8107 7 жыл бұрын

another good honest repair.....i bet it was mrs o opening and closing the door just to piss u off

@Fret01 7 жыл бұрын

LOL

@RagnarokCo 5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking this, well not to piss people off but getting shit done.

@bruceg1845 5 жыл бұрын

You torquing those head bolts is like watching a concert violinist solo, kudos

@helpinyou446 3 жыл бұрын

Great mechanic and great over all person it takes a very patient and special man to do all the meticulous stop that goes into your every day jobs

@JJ-iw7nh 7 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video from SMA. Thank you for taking the time and producing very informative videos. By the way I love the door bell. Maybe you should get one that plays different tunes.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

People would go crazy haha

@chiefeaglebear2320 7 жыл бұрын

hi eric i may be wrong but i guess the recommended practice on subaru head bolts anyway is you should reuse a used tork to yeild bolt but when reusing you go straight to max tork yeild on first pass might be different with hondas i have never actually done a subaru head

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

chiefeaglebear see that is the thing, they do not have a ft lb spec. They are TTY so only angle torquing

@sonnywilson9524 5 жыл бұрын

Can I switch a 03 head and put on a 02 (3.5) honda engine . This is james

@motocomiot Жыл бұрын

@@chiefeaglebear2320 Max angular torque on "used" bolts is always LESS than for new bolts - the damn bolts stretch is all so the used ones are "prestretched" - All the Japanese engines have been saying this for 40 + years. Surprised even Mr O got this wrong.

@mentaldan666 7 жыл бұрын

Woo. Finally another video 😁

@michaelm9649 4 жыл бұрын

I wear a sweat rag around my head every time I have to tork head bolts. It's nerve racking. Excellent video! I need a mechanic when I retire in a few month. 40 years working on cars trucks and I can hardly walk. It wears u down. lolololol. Be careful be safe and great job. Thanks for the video.

@Thebowzer221 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching a mechanic who really is a mechanic. A job very well done. Thank you

@banshee107 7 жыл бұрын

i love this channel!

@jimmcmillen4695 7 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric thanks for sharing. It aboat time to see a shooting video please. Have to check them deer guns?

@charliefox7206 Жыл бұрын

I glad you made this comment. Yes I do. 2016 - 2022, crap that's life a hole life time to an hamster. Anyhow, interesting to watch. A belated, nice work, Eric.