CAN WE FIX IT? 3.6L Pentastar Core Engine Teardown To Save The Family Van W/

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Ай бұрын

Checkout Ray's channel at ‪@RainmanRaysRepairs‬
Meet the Tosi Family: ‪@TosiFamilyHope‬
For part inquiries visit www.Importapart.com or email us at Sales@Importapart.com
Previous videos on this Van:
1. • Towed In! Died on High...
2. • BIG PROBLEM! Perfect S...
This one is a bit different! Most of you are used to finding horrendously failed engines being torn down on this channel just to salvage parts and find out what happened. In this case, this engine is being saved!
This 3.6L Pentastar V6 is from a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country with only 121k. It was replaced due to failing a leak down test for pitted valve seats, it otherwise ran just fine. I received this engine back as a core for a good engine I sold and thought it would be wasteful to dismantle for parts.
Flash forward nearly 2 years and after talking with my good friend Ray @Rainmanraysrepairs about a Van that was towed into his shop with a blown up engine, the plan started. The van, owned by the Tosi Family is one of two of their modes of transportation. As a family of 7, they are now stuck driving their Nissan NV van which isn't the best on gas. Ray and I hatched this plan to use this core engine, if viable, repair it, ship it down to Florida so Ray could install it and the family could have their van back. We are using our resources, the things we do every day, to help out this family.
Why am I doing this? My name is Eric and I own and run a full service auto salvage business and part of our model includes dismantling blown up or bad engines and selling the parts that are still good. We do not rebuild engines, merely supply parts to those who do. This is a special case where I can use parts from a previous teardown and an engine without major issues to build one good engine. Not something I do often!
I really hope you enjoyed this video and if you'd like to see the progress on this engine please subscribe to this channel and Rainmanrays channel as the entire process will be shared across both channels.
As always I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism. Catch you on the next one!
-Eric

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@RainmanRaysRepairs Ай бұрын

The closer this project gets to completion the more excited I’m getting! I can’t wait to get the van back into the hands of the Tosi family!

@clbcl5 Ай бұрын

Is the monetary contributions made going to the cost and expenses in the project or to the family?

@RainmanRaysRepairs Ай бұрын

@@clbcl5 We committed to covering costs before we told anyone about the project. So when folks started donating we decided to give the family the cash

@granolatimes7185 Ай бұрын

@RainmanRaysRepairs you guys are awesome.

@yeahitskimmel Ай бұрын

Never expected I'd get an IDC tear down vid when you were filling that van with the garden hose but here we are. Automotive YT is all I watch now and it somehow started with your channel years ago and it's pretty rare and satisfying to find out that folks you thought were great actually are

@00taohio85 Ай бұрын

Agree i watch both along with south main and pine hollow. Learned enough to be dangerous on my cars.

@TosiFamilyHope Ай бұрын

We are absolutely floored by you and Ray's kindness and generosity in doing this for our family. I cannot thank you enough.

@rexmasters1541 Ай бұрын

There are lots of good people in this Country!!!!!

@dposcuro Ай бұрын

I hope everything goes well for you!

@healedinthegarden5729 Ай бұрын

May the Lord of Hosts be with you and your family. May His Love be your guiding light.

@greenthing99100 Ай бұрын

I am also so glad that Eric and Ray are doing this. They, and you, the Tosi family, @TosiFamilyHelp will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love from Rick

@geoffbuck6890 Ай бұрын

@@healedinthegarden5729 No need to resort to superstitious mumbo-jumbo when recognising a human act of kindness…

@terryrobertson8382 Ай бұрын

Thanks! I made the same gesture to Ray and he has said all donations received will go to the Family. You are free to do whatever you think best. Buy parts to build the engine or donate. The only thing I ask is that I want that Water Pump as a souvenir. You and Ray are very kind and caring people,and that is something we all need.

@skyler951 Ай бұрын

Very generous of you Terry , God Bless

@terryrobertson8382 Ай бұрын

@@skyler951 Thank You, as Eric said, if it seems right it is right.

@robertcochran7103 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Terry!

@Tylers24 17 сағат бұрын

Did he send it to you? I see he didn’t even like your comment.

@stevenmaynard8577 Ай бұрын

This is exactly what the car community needs. Instead of ridiculous videos of idiots doing donuts in an intersection crashing into each other!.. It's a total breath of fresh air to watch two guys teaming up to help a family in need.

@noquestions9529 Ай бұрын

Doing a donut in your neighborhood in 15 minutes

@stevenmaynard8577 Ай бұрын

That would be a quick way to get your tires shot out

@nukesrus2663 Ай бұрын

I would pay to see this

@sc88212 Ай бұрын

I am pleased we have both! 1) Sensational entertainment. Like a cold beer on a Friday, if you will. Gratuitous lunacy that requires no emotional contribution. A break. 2) A genuine act of kindness. A great story, offering a spirit to inspire one's future actions.

@shakerman55 Ай бұрын

Nothing like a skinny jean wearing future inmate hanging out of a car window while the car is spinning wildly around.😂

@bullnukeoldman3794 Ай бұрын

I'm a crusty old man, skeptical by nature, passive aggressive in action, nasty attitude old Navy nuke. What you two guys are doing brought a tear to my eye this afternoon and that ain't easy. Bless you two.

@alanclarke2524 Ай бұрын

I'm similar and had the same reaction. These are good people.

@dwaynewatson2261 14 күн бұрын

Wassup salty Sailor!

@Strykenine Ай бұрын

The crossover that will make my weekend. Thanks Eric and Ray! edit: Doing God's work boys.

@91CavGT5 Ай бұрын

Indeed!! I’m subscribed to both Ray’s channel and here too. Great collaboration for a great purpose!!!

@H.E.outdoors Ай бұрын

Yep

@HrRoyni Ай бұрын

Hooray for good people

@brown5252 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@rogermason5833 Ай бұрын

@@brown5252 Agree, actions speak so much louder than words...

@daviddhulst1513 Ай бұрын

When you give the van back to the family, you and Ray should make a video of the presentation. That would be a treat.

@bobl185 Ай бұрын

Rays wife has plans already about filming the give back,,she announced it on her channel.

@ivertranes2516 Ай бұрын

Now THIS is what KZfaq collaboration should be about. Good on you and Ray!

@miketrimberger7686 Ай бұрын

From those who watch, I can say THANK YOU!

@donvoll2580 Ай бұрын

Yes very good thing they are doing Thanks to everyone involved

@earlking4299 Ай бұрын

I think it’s so cool that there’s people like you and Ray left in the world. God bless you all.

@Absaalookemensch Ай бұрын

As a registered nurse with a wife going through cancer treatment, chemotherapy is the roughest thing you'll ever endure in your life. Well done and thank you for taking care of this family.

@Papieck37 Ай бұрын

Angels do exist... They live among us.... And they do awesome, incredible things for unsuspecting people. May abundance of blessings come to you.

@morelanmn Ай бұрын

The actions of two men with class. You men rule.

@91CavGT5 Ай бұрын

PLEASE, replace the oil cooler in the valley. They are prone to failing and causing problems. Edit: spooky! No sooner did I hit the enter button did you state that Ray was going to replace the oil cooler!! Thanks guys!!!

@george8873 Ай бұрын

Ray always replaces them with aluminum aftermarket coolers that negates the leaking problem inherent with the plastic OEM coolers. He has several videos replacing them on his channel, lol.

@ivertranes2516 Ай бұрын

You know with Ray involved that that will definitely be done!

@joshmanis9860 Ай бұрын

@@george8873sadly my dad couldn’t order an aluminium one for ours

@markwilliams6378 Ай бұрын

That engineer who thought it was a good idea needs to be fired

@prestonmiller6528 Ай бұрын

@@george8873this repair does not last. The aluminum kit has seals that fail continuously

@genedunn9283 Ай бұрын

Thanks to both you and Ray for making such a kind gesture. It’s wonderful that you are both donating your time, money, and parts to help a family that surely sounds like that need it!

@ronsimpson143 Ай бұрын

It is awesome that the two of you decided to help this family. I have been in the position where it felt like the whole world was lined up to kick me in the crotch. A helping hand is a godsend.

@kengray5793 Ай бұрын

I have watched both of these channels for a while now and this project just proves to me that these guys are stand up men. God bless you both for doing this for this family.

@FixItStupid Ай бұрын

Yes Both Ch I Sub Long Time ... Know The Good People & SO GOOD THEY ARE ! God Bless Them & Gear Head Family Here

@Stona999 Ай бұрын

I applaud you for helping this family in need. Well done!

@maxcactus7 Ай бұрын

Absolute standing ovation for Eric and Ray for their selflessness and generosity with this project!! God bless you both abundantly for taking care of a family in need!!

@jeffhill9891 Ай бұрын

My faith in humanity is restored. Well done fellas.

@kevincurry4735 Ай бұрын

Good afternoon Eric. What a great gift you and Ray will be giving to this family.

@gjforeman Ай бұрын

There's too much selfishness these days, online and in the "Real World" these days, so when my two favorite KZfaq people go to this length to do something positive to help those in need, it is truly heart warming. Thanks guys.

@dougrobinson8602 Ай бұрын

For ten years or so before covid hit, I worked on cars for my church where we did repairs and donated cars to single moms and families in need. I only say that because I know how good it feels to help people get reliable transportation. I learned a lot about working on cars in the process. If you have an opportunity to volunteer help, I think you'll be glad you did.

@4LowRocks Ай бұрын

I kind of knew this kind of generosity was in you Eric. You and Ray are good people, and you're showing others how it should be done. Great work! I look forward to seeing the build and completion process.

@markpinther9296 Ай бұрын

This story will help restore faith in humanity. I am pleasantly surprised by the collaboration work with the Florida dude. What I am not surprised at is the level of generosity and humility you show your viewers. It’s a rarity these days. Thank you!

@Taillighttim26 Ай бұрын

It shows that there are good people in the auto repair trade and it is a really nice thing to do

@cctsteam Ай бұрын

Hats off to Eric and Ray for this project, the kind gesture, and their generosity to help out the Tosi family!

@helenault7452 Ай бұрын

There are two TDC points; the one for the top of the combustion stroke (both valves closed), and the one for the top of the exhaust stroke (both valves slightly open). Back when we had distributors, it was easy to know which one you were on.

@GrayWolfe-34 Ай бұрын

Hey Eric what you and Ray are doing to helping The Tosi Family out to get their Town and Country Van back to them and 100% working condition. I just cannot believe the money and time you guys are putting into this families fan to help them out like you guys are? I don't know if a lot of people realize how much this is going to cost both you guys? When it comes to time and money. Well time is money! I wish more people would do stuff like this is just unbelievable! It's very few people if any, that would do something. WOW Thanks Guys!

@johnkauffman6347 Ай бұрын

If more people would do what you and ray are doing we would all be in a better place.

@thomass2055 Ай бұрын

Thank You Ray and Eric for helping you definitely need people to set a example for the rest of the world.

@Paul1958R Ай бұрын

Eric and Ray, Thank you for your kindness. I know what its like to live with someone who has cancer. I lost my wife of 35 years to it in 2019. My son was 16 at the time. 5 years on he is doing better than I am. Paul (in MA)

@jtonneson Ай бұрын

I very much appreciate you for doing a pro bono tear down and fix. Hopefully this family can have a vehicle that will let them focus on things that are more important. Like dealing with cancer, and being present for each other.

@TheVespap200e Ай бұрын

Eric and Ray need to get the Humanitarian of the year award. FeelsGoodMan!

@bradgreen987 Ай бұрын

Very few people have the generosity that you two have displayed. Kind gestures like this are sadly so rare today. I wish that family the best😊

@FrogOff420 Ай бұрын

The automotive industry needs more people like you and Ray. Thats why I work for the shop I work for. My boss has done all he can to help people in need as well. Unfortunately he can’t do as much as something like this, but I can vouch for him being a very generous person. Keep up the kindness and hopefully it will spread throughout.

@JemTheWire Ай бұрын

This is the best use of KZfaq that I have ever come across. Heart warming from two of my favourite KZfaqrs. Thank you for going some way to restore my faith in humanity. It is such a shame that such an obviously well maintained engine can suffer failure from a piece of plastic that cost just pennies.

@raystevens1458 Ай бұрын

Eric, what you and Ray are doing is out of this world ! In all my years in the automotive industry, I have never seen this degree of generosity, you both are heroes to this needful family, thank you. ( I hope you show the assembly and Rays shows it running, and maybe the return to the owners by both of you, now that would be awesome.

@bertiethomas960 Ай бұрын

Hi Eric, i am blown away by this generosity. Ray and yourself are going above and beyond to help this family. I have been emotionaly touched by this whole story and its great to see that there's still some people who are willing to help people in need. As i commented on Ray's channel, if i could give you 1000 thumbs up i would and i would like to thank you for this great act of kindness so THANK YOU....

@FortWorthMobileMechanic Ай бұрын

I love that you and Ray are donating your time and materials into this engine for the family who really needs a reliable van. Great job both of you, love your channel

@gordonfurness6253 Ай бұрын

You and Ray are amazing humans. You two are doing a huge service to the Tosi family. What a great gesture. I had respect for before, but I have even more now.

@bradkraus5217 Ай бұрын

Dudes, Grand Slam!! How cool is it for both of you to use your considerable talents to help a family in need. More of this America, we really need it.

@cravenmoorehead7099 Ай бұрын

This is UNBELIEVABLY cool of both of you!!!!! People need each other right now. Good on you both!!!!

@4Truth4All Ай бұрын

There's a special place in heaven for you and Ray. Thanks for taking care of the family with this project!

@stevenfoster2992 Ай бұрын

You and Ray are good people and deserve all the praise we can send your way. What a blessing to this family to have come across Ray and then you to help them out at this time in their lives.

@denniss5512 Ай бұрын

This is the collab your fans have been hungry for! Two of the best doing what they do best, helping keep family cars on the road!

@Boasandpythons Ай бұрын

3 minutes into this video, and I already love it! Thank you all for taking care of a family in need!

@farmergeo5374 Ай бұрын

Bless your greasy hearts, there ARE angels in the garage.❤

@marathoner43 Ай бұрын

It's good to see a couple of guys who have done well giving back to a family that really needs it. My best to the Tosi family and thank you Eric and RainmanRay.

@TCW-hw6iw Ай бұрын

You and Ray are 'paying it forward' in the best way.

@texplace Ай бұрын

There are many reasons why your channel intrigues me and keeps me watching, but today’s episode was the most amazing one yet. So many people in this world truly know what “Pay it Forward” means, but today you have renewed my faith that all people are here only for themselves. God bless you and your business sir.

@minigpracing3068 Ай бұрын

Good job both of you, we need more of this kind of helping each other in ths difficult world.

@kenmohler4081 Ай бұрын

If you have the two Erics and Ray and Mrs. O, the wife unit, and the wonderful spouse who doesn’t want auto parts in the bed, well, what else could you need. Thanks to each of you. You make my life better.

@retro440 Ай бұрын

Kudos, Eric to you and Rainman Ray. What a generous humanitarian gesture. Mega thumbs up!!!!

@justdeaf-ry6bn Ай бұрын

This really touched my heart. Family of 5 is not cheap and you and Ray's kindness at heart to take the time and resources to get a family van back on the road that they need so desperately. You and Ray have earn my respects for doing the honorable thing for the family.

@tomlemesurier8697 Ай бұрын

Twenty years of watching great things online and this is way up there not only for your delivery on all the videos but for your giving it back when you could. If all people took a lesson from this, it is why you did it. Much success to you and your business from us here in the great North of Canada's West Coast. The world needs many more of you but thanks for starting it off. I waited for the forklift to take out the guides but totally understood this time 🙂

@mikiwessel262 Ай бұрын

Thank you both for being good people.

@tammyfetzner5792 Ай бұрын

What a great heartwarming story. Thanks to both of you for being such decent human beings!

@CedroCron Ай бұрын

We have 15 PentaStars in the family ranging from 2012-2020. All have been flawless and 50% of them are high milers now. A lot of what happens with these is really poor maintenance and upkeep. Unfortunately these folks had a failure and didn't realize and it smoked the engine. Proper upkeep on these engines and they last. It's great what you and Ray are doing for this family.

@chrismorrison9140 Ай бұрын

Yep. My 2011 at 160k still had perfect rocker arms, due to regular oil changes of Mobil 1.

@cameltoast Ай бұрын

You ever have a rough idle with these? Are these rough to begin with? Ive gone through, plugs, coils, checks for vacuum leaks, nee motor mounts, I cant pin down this vibration.

@trailranger6602 Ай бұрын

I've got 59940 miles on my 2018 JK and I am meticulous in my maintenance. My JK is at the dealer now with #2 misfire and 70 psi on #2. The engine in this video is one of the cleanest I've seen him tear down. It's not always about the maintenance. P302 is a rather common issue.

@larrycisneros929 Ай бұрын

Eric, you and Rey are the best for doing this…. Seriously, outstanding gentlemen. Will you (please) make a fallow up video on reassembly? I know it’s not what you usually do. It would be different, fun. Talk about the machine shop results, the work they did. Also talk about the parts that were replaced when it is reassembled. None of us “followers” would expect you to go in great detail…. Maybe a brief explanation on what went on, standing next to the finished unit would be great. Both of you! You rock! Tosi’s need a van.

@blk77sunshn Ай бұрын

You're doing an honorable thing helping out a family that's in a hard place. Glad to see you put your resources to use helping them out !!!

@williambranum1392 Ай бұрын

I have been watching your channel for about three years now. I have learned more about engines from this channel than I have in my 55 years on this earth. I have to say that this is the best video you have done by far. Great job Eric and God bless you.

@jimmyjack1896 Ай бұрын

With all the crappy things going on in the world right now, it's refreshing to see people doing good things for others in need. Good on you both for being awesome people in this world.

@Spyderpp Ай бұрын

This is awesome gesture for a family in need. I have watched this twice and am in awe of Eric's and Ray generosity! Definitely a fan!

@THATENGINERD Ай бұрын

Y’all’s generosity is absolutely amazing. I already loved this channel but it’s moved up a notch. I’ll give Rays channel a subscribe to.

@johnholst8579 Ай бұрын

I get a little choked up, you and Ray are so generous with this rescue project.

@TeezerDriz Ай бұрын

Thank you Eric. You and Ray,Lauren are fabulous people. ❤❤❤❤❤

@calebread248 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for helping this poor family God will bless you and your family

@rainmant5724 Ай бұрын

That's a very noble gesture to help a family in need. Good for you!

@roycewoods9219 Ай бұрын

I’m proud of you Eric. I knew you were one of the good guys and this proves it. Way to go!!!

@jimandnena4 Ай бұрын

There is no better feeling than being able to help others. And everyone needs help at some point. Kudos to both of you for stepping up.

@CrazyPetez Ай бұрын

You Eric, and Ray are true heros. It’s a wonderful thing you are both doing. Good for you both.

@rdxandtnt Ай бұрын

You two gentlemen are what this world should be

@sfritts Ай бұрын

Class act by you and Ray. The world needs more people like you two. Great video.

@hippotek1 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU for being a genuinely super nice human being 🙂

@sirpercival4731 Ай бұрын

YOU GUYS ARE AMERICAN HERO'S !

@thecatofnineswords Ай бұрын

Woo hoo, excellent crossover! As much as I love your teardowns, this act of true kindness and grace adds to my list of reasons why I like both Eric and Ray. --- It's also a nice change to see a clean engine! I'm really happy to see it being rebuilt.

@WACKO1123 Ай бұрын

Impressive task. Thank you all for caring.

@thomasbailey8306 Ай бұрын

It's Great to see there's Good Young People in this Country ..Great Job both of You Guys...

@robertshelton3796 Ай бұрын

literally moved to tears by your kindness

@user-mt5ex9xc9y Ай бұрын

So much respect to you and Ray. It’s such a wonderful thing that you 2 are doing. I’m sure the giving the van back will bring a tear to most viewers eyes.

@timmoon8318 Ай бұрын

Ray and Eric, watch both channels. Enjoy Ray putting them back together and Eric taking them apart. Thank you and God Bless you both for this.

@tsimpson007 Ай бұрын

This is a great thing you two are doing.this is what blessed people do. God bless both of you.

@captainkirk4514 Ай бұрын

This is so cool!!! I did a similar deed for our daughter. In 2017 our granddaughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which damaged her optic nerves and is now blind. It has been a long road, since she was 5 months old at the time of her diagnoses, but has been doing well. Our daughter qualified for the Make A Wish foundation, and since she loves camping, but is very difficult to tent camp with a special needs child, they wished for camper. They found them one. A travel trailer, but they didn't have a vehicle capable of towing it. My wife and I decided to find them something to tow, so after looking around, we picked up a 2001 Chevy Suburban. It needed some work, but decided, since we picked it up for $1600. Redid the brakes, replaced the coolant hoses, both valve cover gaskets, and fixed the A/C then just gave it to them. Total amount was $2100 with the parts, and purchase of the vehicle, doing the work myself. Our daughter and her husband were excited, and love the Suburban.

@cs2-llc Ай бұрын

I watch both of you guys' channels and can't thank you enough for being shining examples of the humanity we need. Especially in these times.

@bobferranti5222 Ай бұрын

Eric, God bless you and Ray for helping this family in need. People like the two of you are rare, we need more people like you. I hope to see this van back on the road in the near future.

@garytull7730 Ай бұрын

First time I've heard of RainmanRaysRepairs. As a long-time viewer of Eric's channel it's obvious you're a good guy, you're going to gain a bunch of new subscribers like myself. Good job by both of you 👍👍

@dons8365 Ай бұрын

Just finished installing the oil filter adapter on one of these in a Dodge Avenger. It luckily was caught before it puked all the oil out of the motor. Shame on Chrysler!!!

@jerrydavidnichols6735 Ай бұрын

It's awesome that 2 great utube channels came together to help a family in need! We can't wait to see the updates on the progress of this van

@marlenpadberg Ай бұрын

Stand-up guys, Ray and Eric! A family dealing with cancer needs all the help it can get, and you guys are helping in the way that you're able to. Good on you guys both!

@mikefoehr235 Ай бұрын

Talk about generosity. Hearing that the mom/wife is battling cancer is sad. I saw how rough chemo was on my cousin. You cant beleive the generosity from people that we experienced when our son Robert died 13 days ago att 33 from drug OD.

@I_Do_Cars Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear 😥

@eljackster Ай бұрын

My two favorite mechanics working together, doesn't get any better. The both of you are very decent guys. That's why we all like and appreciate you.

@nickd.4512 Ай бұрын

Just the reason for this video is proof its more than worth watching. We need more people like you and ray

@operationoverloard Ай бұрын

I wish there were more people in this world who had your ethics.

@leebornaman5508 Ай бұрын

It's great of you all to do this.. Amazing how YT, can unite so many that likley will never meet, or even recognize if passing on the street...Guess, and happy, there is hope for us as a species.

@wxdave5448 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Eric for doing this. You can’t help everyone, but you are helping someone…and sounds like a good family to help. Make me feel good just watching.

@kennyburaker9013 Ай бұрын

Many thanks to Eric & Ray for the kindness of helping others in need.

@jeffreypinder9398 Ай бұрын

#5 cylinder? Well done to you both for doing that for a deserving family. GOD will remember you both for this journey. You two are professionals, couldn't have happened for two better people. Looking forward to the updates.