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I Took My NEW 03 SVT Cobra Engine Apart and Found MORE INTERNAL DAMAGE. Can I Fix It??
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Күн бұрынI'm BACK BABY. Been a hectic couple of weeks trying to finish filming and get out multiple videos....and accomplishing neither. But here we are. Should be lots of upcoming content in the next 7 days. In this video i found a serious issue with my new cobra motor that required me to take it apart and sent out for some machine work. Not what I wanted to be doing but we are well on our way to hopefully having a sorted cobra! Plus, some adjustable coilovers from Maxpeeding rods!
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@ahmedalatiyyah4139 3 ай бұрын
Who’s excited for a new SVT video 😍😍😍
@jarodnisley5627 3 ай бұрын
Excited, but feel bad for Chris lol
@ahmedalatiyyah4139 3 ай бұрын
@@jarodnisley5627 more problems more videos
@mustangmike3830 3 ай бұрын
If there's any problem, Chris can figure it out!
@TjDetwilder 3 ай бұрын
🙋🏽♂️but I feel bad for my boy! Smh
@douchedidit9222 3 ай бұрын
No not really
@zx6rdood 3 ай бұрын
The longest clutch replacement job ever!!! 🤣🤣 Serious note, Chris you've re-ignited my passion for my '95 Cobra. This July marks the 20-year anniversary since I bought it. I've had it since my Jr year of high school and I'm finally installing a Vortech blower on it next month 🙌. Keep up the good work!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@curtisking2962 3 ай бұрын
Now I remember why I always had Chevrolet's. Lol Great determination, and video.
@matthewhenry2512 2 ай бұрын
If I was you and had money that shit wouldn’t go back together without cams and a crank pulley
@lorenstevens8693 3 ай бұрын
Mr. Sullivan is a Champion......Had I suffered these disappointments, set-backs and problems...I'd be in a fetal position, on the floor, gulping Thorazine from the bottle....ufduh!
@kwuqb11 3 ай бұрын
@lorenstevens8693 That’s because you are a soft-ass!
@ctvette1318 3 ай бұрын
Hotdog down a hallway! I’ve certainly used that before but it wasn’t a reference to an engine part LOL!!!
@302hobronco 3 ай бұрын
Lol or "lose as a wizards sleeve" haha
@302hobronco 3 ай бұрын
Or "lose as a wizards sleeve" haha
@ctvette1318 3 ай бұрын
@@302hobronco hahahahahhaha!!
@alanhall9477 3 ай бұрын
Babe, wake up! A new cobra video dropped!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
BABE GET UP
@WildcatWarrior15 3 ай бұрын
Brother, I feel your pain. Being able to replace a 302W head gasket in my boat in under an hour is never a skill I set out to learn, but here we are.
@zdc590 3 ай бұрын
Jeez. That thing is an absolute pain in the ass to work on. Love the LS/LT engines for how easy they make everything.
@TheWolfMatt 3 ай бұрын
We feel your pain bro. Anyone who's turned a wrench on a performance car at any point has had to go through something similar. Sometimes it just is what it is and ya have to bite the bullet. Still though, we all love the content, your videography skills, explanations on how all this goes together, etc. Keep at it and maybe take the Cobra out to the track when she's finally finished and take your pain out on a set of tires and slamming gears.
@PANTYEATR1 3 ай бұрын
This old man i used, to live next to, showed me a trick to keep the valves up in the heads. With the piston down, put some rope in the spark plug hole. THEN put the piston to TDC. The rope was like a clothes line rope. I used this technique on my Windsor engine. SHOUT OUT to Mark at Bullet Cams 💪 For the headers, i would have used Stage 8 locking bolts. Easy to get in and won't back out. I feel your pain, i recently smoked a few piston rings from ring flutter on my Ford Racing, aluminum 427 Windsor engine due to a poor flowing PCV system. Now i have to re-build. I've said it before and I'll say it again..."Hot rodding will kill us all one day. Either physically from the car or from disappointments." Good job bro💪🏆
@connormatthew4733 3 ай бұрын
So glad the block didn’t ventilate itself! Your signature needs to be on the engine build plate though Chris.
@mikechrest6997 3 ай бұрын
Mustang guys love to spend time in the shop ....
@majorpayne164 3 ай бұрын
It just needed a clutch, right? All kidding aside, you have immeasurable patience. All the hours you’ve spent to make this car right again is crazy. She’ll be awesome when she’s done. Maybe by Christmas, haha.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Sounds about right lol
@FrankJames-vk1fy 3 ай бұрын
This is what can happen whey buy from people you don't know. Sorry you have to struggle, but we enjoy watching you get through the tough times and rejoice in your triumph. Going out of town?!?!?!?!? What about us!!!!!!...LoL Enjoy your trip...
@willsam6243 3 ай бұрын
I can only wish I had your skill set and patience. These modular motors do have a lot going on. Keep up the great work and videos really enjoy watching and learning from you.
@whipple03cobra48 3 ай бұрын
Glad I could help out with the cams Chris !! Hope it all works out !
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
🤙🤙
@MrDcaps 3 ай бұрын
My marauder blows white smoke on start up… clears out after idle for 1 min. Clean while running. I’m guessing vale stem seals 🦭, engine has 120 miles on it. So, should do timing chais and guides… thank you for the videos Chris, you are making the impossible seem possible.
@downdabeach 3 ай бұрын
Sad to see the struggle but stoked to see your videos!
@01Snorky 3 ай бұрын
This thing is strangely reminding me of my turbo 2v. 2 steps forward 1 step back.. every single step of the way. So i feel your pain.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Gotta fight through it lol
@rockytopvfl8350 3 ай бұрын
Man!!! What does this guy do for a living!!??????! His garage full of all those badass cars !!!
@shaun6562 3 ай бұрын
Your determination is inspiring brother, keep doing you!
@matthewburkholder1076 3 ай бұрын
Damn that was some seriously nice shocks and springs! Chris, you've hit the big time on here!
@Donovan.Creamer 3 ай бұрын
Next time, take a leak down tester and fill the cylinder with air and it will keep the valves shut. You can also use a small soft rope down in the cylinder and bring the piston to the top on each cylinder that you’re working on.
@beaugator 3 ай бұрын
Here's a little trick to use to keep the valve up. Very similar to the solder method of checking P to V or squish. Put a piece of thick solder wire in the spark plug hole and position between the valve your working and the piston top and rotate the crank to TDC. the wire is soft enough to squish (you can then measure that thickness to check P to V clearance which is normally done at 8* BTDC).
@oiygfdxssfgg 2 ай бұрын
Wow!! That car had a lot of work done to it, good thing you could do it yourself.
@JIMFED63 3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not all cars you buy are easy fixes, there’s always going to be that one car that gives you fits with all sorts of problems. Only good thing it didn’t cost you much in parts but all the labor you put into was a nightmare with lots of stress and frustration but you are determined and capable of fixing these problems and you deserve a lot of credit for sticking with it and eventually getting it all back together and running again !
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words!
@JIMFED63 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisSullivan69 I’ve flipped a few cars over the years and I’ve had my share of problems but in the end everything worked out. Just moved to Florida from Massachusetts had to give up my 7 car garage but I’m determined to get another project !
@jeffb2456 3 ай бұрын
I admire your tenacity in overcoming the obstacles continually uncovered. Great skill set too. Very enjoyable video.
@keylargo5871 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for dropping another video!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@user-pe4kv8si3e 3 ай бұрын
Good luck!!! The car is a dream!!!
@colem1015 3 ай бұрын
Always a good day when new content from Chris drops! Thank you sir! Keep up the 🔥🔥 content!
@landonphillips7013 3 ай бұрын
Good find. Keep your eyes on the prize man. One bolt at a time. Kris Starnes Racing if you need head work. Them and Modular Head Shop is all I would use.
@keenanwingo2250 3 ай бұрын
Love the SVT stuff. And long form, I need them old caster cambers lol
@SM-eu5xl 3 ай бұрын
Damn Chris! The amount of work you’re putting in is exhausting just watching it! Great job man!
@AJYZF1R2010 3 ай бұрын
I’m sorry brother you had to go through all that man but great content for us can’t wait to see her rippin
@Chad_H 3 ай бұрын
The frustration here was palpable. I feel for you bro - been there.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
We all have lol
@rickhayes 3 ай бұрын
Chris......you had ONE JOB!!! (clutch replacement) LOL!! I COMPLETELY felt your pain when you zoomed in on that toasted valve guide!! Hang in there brother.....we're all pullin for ya!!
@bigshots27 3 ай бұрын
Excited about the more cobra content but unfortunate discovery for the cobra content, keep your head up Chris, just another assurance with the car to be 100 percent, better to get it done now instead of having a hurt engine in the future
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@danielbrooker2254 3 ай бұрын
Good recovery Chris. Surely frustrating, but - very lucky that engine didn't destroy itself. A lot to be thankful for. I'm up for a "While we're in there" shirt 😀
@adamblue7441 3 ай бұрын
Great job on the motor hope everything will plan out and be a good motor.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
I hope so too!
@danielashe5265 3 ай бұрын
Not sure what you do for a living Chris but im pretty sure there's about 1000 shops across America that wish they had a tech with half your skill ,knowledge and attention to detail turning a wrench for them . Keep it up with the awsome content . That is quite a fleet youve got there , some beautiful rides to be proud of .
@patrickmcmillen2223 3 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm exhausted just watching you; I don't know where you find the time to do everything you do!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Never get enough done though it seems
@selectyourtools 3 ай бұрын
You have great content man! Keep up the grind and your channel will end up being huge! One of my favorites to watch. Thanks for all the effort you put in to your videos!!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it man. Thanks for watching
@mikes7405 3 ай бұрын
Ford lol Starting to remember why you went to LS! Gonna be a sweet ride when done, love them Cobras
@477racing 3 ай бұрын
bought a 2007 gmc sierra that had some replacement maxspeeding rod struts up front. I didn't like how they felt... super soft and bouncy. put on some bilstein shocks. night and day. you get what you pay for...
@MrCecilbag 3 ай бұрын
I saw Chris had a video up on instagram. I got home as soon as I could to watch it. This is my favorite channel by far, hope for the best bud. Here we go!
@Patzimaro21 3 ай бұрын
Definitely understand when a Mustang is fighting you bro..! Keep going! You’ll get it 💯
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
This mustang is about to catch these hands
@chalkdog3095 3 ай бұрын
Your videos with that mustang make a LS guy look even more like a genius for avoiding all the trouble that motor has put you through. With the size of it, the complexity, and the cost an ls probably could have been built 3 times with the time you have in that mustang.
@midnight347 3 ай бұрын
This isn't typical of what these engines do. They're usually very reliable. Everybody always talks about how "complex" they are they aren't complex it's just different than what you're used to as a pushrod guy. These are just as reliable as ls engines if not more so when they're built correctly.
@midnight347 3 ай бұрын
If that ls was built wrong it wouldn't be healthy either there's no magic in an ls quite frankly I'm tired of them being shoved down everyone's throats.
@dino-335 3 ай бұрын
This sucks Chris, but I gotta say this is one of the reasons I love your channel. This is real life building cars. Hope your luck changes with this build! Finished product will be worth it!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@toddgoulart6961 3 ай бұрын
I love the frustration it’s so real and the mocking
@idpegg99 3 ай бұрын
Chris - if it’s any consolation, I think this is one of the best videos you’ve posted: technical, detailed, and captures you making a critical discovery. Stinks this sets you back but it’s amazing content. Ford should be sponsoring you at this point.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@idpegg99 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisSullivan69 100% dude - these vids make my Sunday mornings
@rarer2605 3 ай бұрын
Brother..... whew.... knocking out the work, keep moving forward. Getting that Termi dialed in, hopefully be able to sit back and enjoy banging through the gears. Keep up the good work!!! I miss my 03 Termi at times but I've been enjoying my 350R the past few years, wish I could have had both. Looking forward to more videos Chris 👊🏽
@Korruptionen 3 ай бұрын
Good job not getting defeated and doing the work to make this car right. You rule, brother!
@smokefitty 3 ай бұрын
@ 27:05 the silent look at the motor … I know that feeling.
@dylanmorgan1440 3 ай бұрын
That sucks mate but looks like you've got more content for us.
@jrjames9106 3 ай бұрын
Nows the time to do heads and cams and make it worth the time
@Supercruze 3 ай бұрын
Chris - All things happen for a reason. If you had not had to get back in there you would have never found the cracked valve. Admire your perseverance and positive attitude. Keep the faith.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
You are right!
@christianstucki6148 3 ай бұрын
Man I'm always impressed how he does that shit in the garage and the knowledge. Also the dollars spend without getting angry 😅
@yunggod5935 3 ай бұрын
Honestly I can’t wait for the c8 content coming
@icurt06 3 ай бұрын
Chris, I appreciate your honesty and attention to detail.
@kennyhayes8488 3 ай бұрын
Whats up my brother .i watch all your videos you are my favorite of all i love your cars hell i love your life your home your shop i love the way you and your wife get alone .i would give anything to be in your shoes .i live in a little town in whiteville north Carolina next to Myrtle Beach.im 64 now im still into cars i have a bad ass 2014 ss sandan ls3 .keep up the amazing videos stay safe and god bless you i feel you a good man
@KINGRG1 3 ай бұрын
I probably wouldn’t use a mini impact to install the exhaust manifold studs.. right behind that thin area are the coolant jackets that you can easily punch right through.. You want to finger tighten and bottom out the studs, the loosen them 1/4 turn out so that they’re not making contact with the block when you go to install the manifold and nut for final torquing.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
I'm surgical with that thing I barely bottomed them out. Good tip tho!
@KINGRG1 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisSullivan69Glad you did man. I wouldn’t want you to have one more problem with that damned motor haha
@user-ki5jd7bw1o 3 ай бұрын
In awe of your knowledge and ability. Always look forward to your videos. Never stop.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that my man
@ralphcole1604 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Very talented with your hands and enjoy watching and learning
@kwaggs19 3 ай бұрын
Damn shame. My ‘03 has kicked my butt since the day I got it! It’s a love/hate relationship but man, these cars when they run right are such a charm. Keep at it! This content is so relatable I’ve actually laughed in frustration.
@bradleygregory8280 3 ай бұрын
Funny this video came out a few days after I did a valve job on an old Briggs and Stratton engine. Those stupid split keepers are a huge PITA! Glad I didn’t have to do 32 of them 😳. Can’t wait for more content! Keep up the good work. Love the videos 👍
@leightonjohnson3080 3 ай бұрын
I bought maxspeeding coil for my 1990 ef civic and it made my car look good forsure but they dont ride the best. Id spend some more money and just buy a better brand of coilovers but they did the job
@markhoffman8387 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was an “easy fix”. Great job finding the cracks! Looking forward to seeing this thing run on the dyno!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@user-pq6gt5mr1p 3 ай бұрын
I can not believe that only one valve got bent. My Lincoln jumped time when I tried to start it after a 2 hour drive back from ATL. Bent all four exhaust or intake valves on the driver side and cracked all four guides, split 3-4 followers in half- and that was just trying to start the car.
@lowhpgt500 3 ай бұрын
Man that’s a huge bummer! You handled it wayyyyy better than I would have, good on you 😂 Your content is phenomenal, keep it up man. I can’t get enough!
@adamcameron9029 3 ай бұрын
Haven’t heard a Red Green reference in a long time 😂 🍁
@jasonbrown1237 3 ай бұрын
Funny story but ford refers to the right side as the left side. Idk why but when installing cams it helps
@FanOfLiberty1776 3 ай бұрын
I've been jonesing for some new content from you, Chris,, my favorite wrenching channel!!!! Looks like a good week ahead.
@robloose3360 3 ай бұрын
I feel your pain Chris I’m doing a cobra now and man it’s a money pit your seals were fine I bet you have more than one cracked seat
@tonychirillo1095 3 ай бұрын
The '03 SVT Cobra is a "Problem Child". Now we know where you have been.... Great Content - Thank You !
@bonecrrusherSS 3 ай бұрын
Man I feel your frustration. Got my LS9 back from the dyno. Popped a headgasket on the way home. Just replaced it and got it back on the road.
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Keep your head up 🤙
@bonecrrusherSS 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisSullivan69 Yeah found the head gasket while I was upgrading to 2" headers - and noticed the exhaust port was perfectly steam cleaned. Got a new gasket in - and will be throwing E85 back on the car! Time for more boost!
@midnight347 3 ай бұрын
Wow so ls engines aren't indestructible and issue free the way the fanboys in these comments make it seem? Imagine that lol. Sorry to hear about your trouble. Nobody likes having issues like that.
@user-uz3nn4nk9o 3 ай бұрын
Chris….the hot dog down a hallway cracked me up. I have heard that used in a slightly different context though, lol. Keep up the videos. I have no idea how you maintain your calm…didn’t know you were a Monk…aside for the hotdog joke!!😂😂😂
@Rynodoesitall 3 ай бұрын
Excellent work as usual
@Nolepower 3 ай бұрын
Man as much hell you go through with that Mustang, I would be chewing tobacco, dipping snuff and smoking cigars by now!!!!
@tsar-bomba2413 3 ай бұрын
When it comes to this motor and it's messed up quirks, I feel your pain. I'm sure you'll muscle through and she'll be ok in the end. Set backs suck big time
@tsar-bomba2413 3 ай бұрын
By the way. Love to see you work your magic
@juniorlebron3083 3 ай бұрын
Very impressive. Your work is amazing and always inspiring. You are supremely talented.
@user-dl1pe4kr6q 3 ай бұрын
I’m not a tech guy but I’m a mustang enthusiast and you make me want to learn how to work on my car..
@mikebennett5284 3 ай бұрын
Just needs a new clutch lol great videos and test of your patience!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jconnway 3 ай бұрын
I’d buy a “while you’re in there” shirt!!! Let’s get a logo and set up the shop bro
@stepsimpson2815 3 ай бұрын
I’m shopping all three of my new edge stang’s to ya bro! Haha great job!
@timleuliette899 3 ай бұрын
Could have been worse.. for sure. But on the bright side, great shirt "Doin Donuts". Love it!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@nova_boi2450 3 ай бұрын
Dude these videos literally make my week I swear. Keep em coming!!
@xtop23 3 ай бұрын
Jesus Chris…..what an ordeal. That sucks man. Glad you didn’t have a catastrophic failure though. I felt that “mental time out” comment. Been there. Sometimes you just gotta walk away and take a lap lol.
@EJ1984. 3 ай бұрын
“She is loose as sleeve as wizard….” I lol’d. “Very nice!” Love the content brother. I recently bought a problematic 03 termi as well! Been following everything
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Hope your luck is better than mine!
@GuyGray-tt8wy 3 ай бұрын
The old valve stem seal looks a little bit taller too
@basicdetail4512 3 ай бұрын
You product great stuff brother !! One of the best channel on youtube
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@rangelminaya 3 ай бұрын
It will all be worth it at the end.
@davidbourne287 3 ай бұрын
like sleeve of wizard 10/10 movie quote
@Biggabbana97 3 ай бұрын
Definitely have more patience than me lmaooo but what you do for your career ? Day in the life vlog ???
@TheTruthBeToId 3 ай бұрын
One of the ways to not drop a valve is to put rope thru the spark plug hole and let the cylinder compress the rope and there you go. Valves stay in place and when done just back cylinder off and pull rope out and on to the next one.
@adamscustomshop 3 ай бұрын
Awesome job man, so glad you were able to find that before there was any more damage. Impressive man. Keep up the great videos, love them! Thank you sir.
@ChadFilesIsSwagg 3 ай бұрын
Wahoo new cobra video! Also I want you to know that your lightning has made me want one of my own and i blame you for my future financial choices. Best of luck with the cobra!
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Do it! Lol
@wmcewa01 3 ай бұрын
I have anxiety just watching this. Total nightmare fuel…. You’re the man for fighting through it Chris.
@tommymach1301 3 ай бұрын
Wooow chris this is just unbelievable you been drug through the mud man
@brian2359 3 ай бұрын
For Chris’s next video, he will be playing installing the engine blindfolded!! Chris, was that Crest toothpaste you used to clean the valves?
@colt_layman 3 ай бұрын
I felt the frustration so much there. When something goes very wrong then one small thing throws you over the edge
@ChrisSullivan69 3 ай бұрын
Almost took a Sawzall to that header
@colt_layman 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisSullivan69 right, I lose my s*** then I’m like “almost lost my cool there”
@KhaiMahase 3 ай бұрын
Good work man. Today I realized I shouldn't pull the hideaway headlight assembly on our 69 camaro lol. I was changing some stuff, checking the vaccume lines and I accidentally pulled the hideaway headlight cover and broke the whole thing lol. Off to jegs performance I go for replacement outer and inner headlight doors
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