Now I Did It! I Snapped Off A Speed Sensor In The Rear Axle!

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Жыл бұрын

Come along as I show you the process of removing a snapped off speed sensor in the rear of a GMC Sierra. I pull out a few classic moves to get the job done 😏
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@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Cal-Van Tools 49600 : amzn.to/3WX2elm

@MrAnderson5157 Жыл бұрын

I use WD40 to keep All my tools from rusting as well as loosening rusted bolts etc. Nothing works better.

@agger838 Жыл бұрын

its like you knew we were gonna ask

@jeffcooper5789 Жыл бұрын

That MeMa was a smart woman.

@derrikarenal3308 Жыл бұрын

..and, just like that, it's "Temporarily out of stock."

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

@@derrikarenal3308 $32 on sale for me was too good to be true

@canalboating Жыл бұрын

The classic double twister "that's one of your best moves " Mrs O on top form 🤣

@oliver_klozoff Жыл бұрын

I absolutely died when Mrs O expressed how she knew all about the double twister. Love the sense of humor and chemistry between you and your wonderful wife. Keep up the awesome content Eric O

@WhalerGA Жыл бұрын

Whoever invented the needle scaler was a friggin' genius. Major help in the rust belt, I imagine.

@toeknee6588 Жыл бұрын

Rule of thumb on these jobs, the bolt comes out,the sensor breaks, the bolt snaps the sensor is free as a bird.

@dannytreadway4561 Жыл бұрын

Had a pipe break off inside an elbow underground for an outside faucet once. Spent half a day trying to use every kind of oversize extractor and spent all kinds of money. I finally tapped it with a chisel only one time and used a expanded needle nose and screwed it right out. This came from watching you on broken off parts. I truly learn from you . Thanks

@amythompson6494 Жыл бұрын

Excellent,short and to the point. Very helpful🎉

@scaryfear21 Жыл бұрын

Could please point us to that video?

@throttlebottle5906 Жыл бұрын

torch 😁

@105HD Жыл бұрын

It’s especially enjoyable to watch one of your videos on this Veterans Day. A shout out and thank you to all our veterans, past and present. Keep‘em coming Eric O.

@deconteesawyer5758 Жыл бұрын

Veterans Day ? We still have that ? Surprised the woke have not cancel cultured and renamed it already.

@timothyoneill3154 Жыл бұрын

Now i feel all self-conscious. I'm a ding dong watching KZfaq videos.

@joecnc3341 Жыл бұрын

The one thing that they don't teach in automotive schools - how to battle the rusted fastener (and win). Every job is just one broken fastener away from being a 3-day ordeal. Great idea on using the valve stem cap!

@davidarnette327 Жыл бұрын

"That's one me-maw taught me back in the day even before tires had tubes" ..... Now that was an amazing woman!

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

That valve stem cap plug trick is slick, I keep a tin of foam earplugs just for such occasions

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

oh that's a great idea!

@keffective6650 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Now, I was telling you to hit it with the cheek poker before you drilled the broken stub out, bt your idea worked well, also. I like the ear plug suggestion, too. I reuse the little plastic plugs that come shipped with parts, calipers, pumps, etc.

@fins59 Жыл бұрын

That is a great tip.

@KenShields Жыл бұрын

This video has it all! Secret moves, dual tips, bolt snuggling... man, it's an early Christmas present!

@tiredmaestro3122 Жыл бұрын

And lets not forget the "classic wiggler" and "double twister".😄

@ouch1011 Жыл бұрын

After nearly 20 years of working on cars (professionally) in an area without rust, I really respect your level of patience working on these rusty piles. I’m sure some of it is just doing what you have to do in the area you live, but I couldn’t do it without losing my mind. It’s hard enough to earn a decent living in a legitimate way in this industry without having to deal with rust.

@billr6983 Жыл бұрын

Prepared to watch a good 'ol country mechanic. "...and using the venturi effect..." Wait, is this The Science Channel?!

@davescruton2829 Жыл бұрын

After moving out of upstate PRNY I have seen much less rust and my sympathy for the poor schmucks that deal with it has gone up.

@blakehawkins4617 Жыл бұрын

When Mrs. O said that’s one of your best moves I lost it 😂

@dogguy2012 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video with the sound off and I could still hear your voice, jokes, and quips ! That's what I get for watching the video while pretending to be talking to a friend of mine on the phone from California!

@davidfoulk3078 Жыл бұрын

Mr O, I was born and raised in Elmira NY and I’ve never seen so much under carriage rust as I’ve seen in your videos!

@rhkneeland 2 ай бұрын

Rust Check is what I’ve used for 40 years. I don’t have rust issues.

@bradsnyder8802 Жыл бұрын

Brother in law is a retired mechanic, upstate NY. I loved to hear his stories of young pups coming up from the south to work in the garage. They never lasted, quickly got sick of working on rusted fasteners. Maybe two months tops. Respect the work you do!

@kd7cwg Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’m down in Louisiana 😂. Not many rust buckets like that, unless they spend time on the beaches, or used for salt water fishing

@disorderlymovement Жыл бұрын

Funny, I had this same thought while watching video and before reading comments. I'm an amateur mechanic - meaning I just like turning a wrench on my own vehicles and those of a few friends who trust me. Yet, the joy I have from being under these vehicles, in Texas, where there is no rust, would dissipate very quickly being in the rust belt. No way could I enjoy the rust factor. My friends and myself would be seeing Eric a LOT if we lived in that area! Much appreciation and respect to people like Eric who tolerate the rust and who are still professional in their work while charging a fair price.

@funnypranker34 Жыл бұрын

Rusty cars up here is just an excuse to buy the most powerful power tools money can buy and a oxy acetylene torch with the big tanks and a mig welder. I’m from the Chicago area and the rust is not as bad as the rust in NY but it’s still bad enough to curse and struggle

@frankmuschetto3385 Жыл бұрын

"Out pressure while wiggling," "classic wiggler", and "old double twister" - wow, free tip Friday. Also, thanks for the video on how to remove sensor from rusted Chevvvy.

@revkev5098 Жыл бұрын

Haven't finished watching the video yet, but just wanted to drop in and say that the pink character in the thumb nail cracks me up. 🤣

@RayJay Жыл бұрын

You taught me how to use Fluid Film so my cars here in northern Ohio are not rusted to hell. Thanks for that!

@garymcmullin2292 Жыл бұрын

it takes a special kind of guy to mechanic in the rust belt. I am forever critical of automotive engineers and management that have created the mess of moving parts called cars, they could have done better in terms of maintenance and repair.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Nice little Slider Hammer Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

@jimkramer Жыл бұрын

"oh, you're familiar???" - CLASSIC!!!! Lauging my azz off.

@peterwong9458 Жыл бұрын

Oh the “ole double twister” double entendre

@keithfork8663 Жыл бұрын

"Double twister,one of your best moves" good one Mrs. O.

@captainsouth4460 Жыл бұрын

I live about 40 miles from this shop. I have a 2007 SUV I bought brand new. After heavy salt events I go to the car wash and spray the hell out of the bottom of it. Wash it at least once a week all year. Has a bit of rust but nothing like that beast. My mechanic loves me lol.

@iaov Жыл бұрын

WD 40 is more than just for water displacement. I’m an engineer (albeit electrical) and I use it as a penetrant, light oil, tapping oil and fish attractant. It also kills weeds and will take mosquitoes right out of the air if you lead them correctly! Well done again Eric! Thanks

@jblyon2 Жыл бұрын

It'll also take out a hornets nest. Bald faced hornet was building a nest on one of the garage doors. Had no bee spray, but figured some WD 40 coupled with a quick sprint away was worth a shot. She fell right out and was dead on the ground in seconds.

@rockeerockey6941 Жыл бұрын

@@jblyon2 It's deadly too! Danger Will Robinson

@1McMurdoSilver Жыл бұрын

My neighbor sprays WD40 on his steaks before he puts them on the grill. Gives the steaks some good grill marks.

@walterk1221 Жыл бұрын

@@jblyon2 brake clean is an excellent wasp/hornet killer as well.

@jamespfitz Жыл бұрын

Shines up a used car GOOD for a couple days

@rharris7635 Жыл бұрын

A lovely assistant makes all jobs easier.

@fredwalker839 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t show the “classic” Matco , left hand drill bit attempt !lots of spray, couple “love taps” out she comes ! Hurry up , but “slow down” theory, comes out ! To each’s own ! Good vid, Eric !Salt & Plastic do “not like each other !👍👍👍

@garymallard4699 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. O knows all his Best Techniques!! 🙊

@nelsonglass6 Жыл бұрын

Your explanation of direction is spot on… I think other people have too much much time on their hands

@MTLeopold Жыл бұрын

Well the right thing to use is what works the best. Best thing to use is what works right now.

@AjMoore-fg4wb Жыл бұрын

As a former California Ford Certified Technician, I would've lost my #$%T 10 seconds in to that sensor not coming out! Props to you my guy for handling it like a champ 🏆

@jeffreygoss8109 Жыл бұрын

Me too, well not all the certificates, but I would have told the lady “your car is totaled” 😂

@02jeepwj Жыл бұрын

You'd probably die if rust flakes started landing on you like crazy then

@fishin11 Жыл бұрын

That’s funny. Right or left of a circle. I remember a time I’m working in a kitchen a friend and he asks me to grab the end of the table so we can move it, I ask him which end, it’s a round table.😂🤣🤪

@livnowpayl8r Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you closing in on 750 K. Thanks for the many years of learning & entertainment!

@utahyork3338 Жыл бұрын

Thought I was watching a car repair video when "Mr Science" taught me the Venturi effect. Never too old to learn something new. Awesome!

@shadetreemech290 Жыл бұрын

In my own drive way (under my shade tree) I would have drilled and put in a machine screw or sheet metal screw and used a claw hammer to rip it out as I don't have a slide hammer (either large or small). But, it's nice to know that there is such a thing as a small slide hammer. I hallways learn something here.

@nickjones7477 Жыл бұрын

Also my go to when in a similar situation. Keep meaning to buy a slide hammer but always get the job one without and then just say put it on the list ....

@leonascherer1617 Жыл бұрын

I live in Arizona and feel so sorry for you. Not only because the cars and trucks turn to crap in the salt after a few years, I left Mass after a lifetime of snow and cold. Move south young man while you're young.

@RichardHeadGaming Жыл бұрын

@8:19 here we hear the elusive Mrs. O. inflating Mr. O's ego so she can get or do anything she likes .......... classic lol.

@kennethhendrie2091 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I don’t live in the salt belt every time I watch what you have to go through it makes me glad I’m in California I feel all your pain

@pedroequis9396 Жыл бұрын

Best shop class EVER !

@NikMitchell Жыл бұрын

gotta love having "the PERFECT tool" when it comes to common failure points. Loved the cap removal move using the venturi effect, too! Thanks Mr O

@truthsmiles Жыл бұрын

As a member of the peanut gallery I must point out that you routed the new sensor line outside of the brake line instead of inside (between the brake line and the axle) like the original :)

@lightningsmokerXx Жыл бұрын

3:00 - Eric really is a hero working with all that rust all day , it can't be easy, and to have patience with the thought of trying to be careful to not snap something else and cost a customer more money because something near breaks (even though it's not the mechanics fault--as everything is crispy around the area you are working on ) . Imagine a world where everyone sprayed their car.

@justindaley6384 Жыл бұрын

I live in the Michigan rust belt. I have watched south main from the very beginning because of the different techniques used in rusty situations. The difference in Michigan is we don’t have state inspections so the things I see with rust is crazy

@anthonyiron4635 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen the Rainman use a scaler so you taught me something (he couldn't). 🙂BTW, I live in Ontario so your videos are very helpful. Keep them coming.

@Todd66 Жыл бұрын

I’ve learned so much from this channel over the years. E has a great sense of humor. 12:20

@caseygunn9627 Жыл бұрын

I was a tech for 11 years, I can't anymore, so your videos help me alot. Just want to say thanks for your efforts bud.

@RealWorldGarage Жыл бұрын

When Mrs O walks up, “ya need me” we become second fiddle. That’s what a good marriage looks like fellas. 👊🏻 props to you Mr O!!

@markcavandish1295 Жыл бұрын

Truth

@scotthill1278 Жыл бұрын

A double twister, wallered out, an WD40, this video has everything.

@jacksigler2302 Жыл бұрын

I am blown away by the valve stem cap tricks. Great job as always Mr O.

@Skarberian Жыл бұрын

Two Tricks in One Day... sounds like the name of a rock band...

@allenspivey6967 Жыл бұрын

This engineer says your tricks are impressive. Thanks again for teaching us!

@dporrasxtremeLS3 Жыл бұрын

Eric O, you my friend are so entertaining! To be able to learn and be entertained at the same time is double good! Thanks Eric!

@Stambo59 Жыл бұрын

I am a tech in New Zealand and I am often amazed out how rusty a relatively modern vehicle gets over there. A 2009 vehicle in NZ will likely still be almost mint condition.

@axispowerdiesel Жыл бұрын

Only the finest bankruptcy era GM

@gregambrose2566 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that I sprayed all my vehicles, 8 of them, with wool wax this spring and fall.

@terencehawkes3933 5 күн бұрын

I can' believe you got that speed sensor and its bolt out! They can be the very devil! .

@MrAvlandrew Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I changed my first wheel speed sensor on a 2003 Pilot, had to use a drill and a torch, but I emerged victorious!

@fascistpedant758 Жыл бұрын

It probably broke because you used water dispersant rather than wheel speed sensor penetrating fluid.

@repro7780 Жыл бұрын

Thats what WD stands for, right? Water Dispersant? Now I got it !

@kenchilton Жыл бұрын

Make sure you use the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Penetrating Fluid. If you use the wrong one the truck will only work in reverse.

@jtjones4727 Жыл бұрын

Water Displacement, 40th formulation. Since it went on sale to the public in 1958, even way back then, all the documentation called it "WD40 Multi Use Product". Although it was originally designed for water displacement, they quickly realized it had great potential as a multi use product.

@C.V._McCullar Жыл бұрын

Definitely, what happened. Should have used a rust penetrant, there was no water in there.

@justinwatch Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have used WD-40. I wouldn't have used WD-40. That stuff is crap. What you should have done was used WD-40. I would have used WD-40. WD-40 is the best. That stuff that you used is crap.

@trotva Жыл бұрын

Mrs.O giving away your secrets! Double Twist Eric ! Hahahaha

@porkchop4604 Жыл бұрын

Eric you were working on that sensor like a dentist pulling a tooth.

@funk6785 Жыл бұрын

retired tech 45tys. PB Blaster is your friend. Love your chanel

@twwtb Жыл бұрын

Water Displacement formula #40. Developed in the aerospace industry to drumroll please.....displace water! It also makes a fine light lubricant a decent cutting oil for tapping aluminum and a fair spray cleaner. I imagine it would work as a coolant for cutting and drilling as long as it doesn't catch on fire. You can use it for just about light duty lubrication. It will either work, or you'll try something else.

@buffuniballer Жыл бұрын

@8:20 Mrs O heard double twister and they had to cut away for a break. Keeping it hot in the shop!

@TurboJThomas Жыл бұрын

As a southern shadetree mechanic used to watching Rainman Ray - I am shocked at the level of rust you have to deal with and how hard it makes the easiest jobs.

@TurboJThomas Жыл бұрын

And hearing you talk about an 09 as near end of its life is wild to me when I’m driving an 02 Toyota with another decade or 2 of life left

@thomashanke6750 Жыл бұрын

Angle of the dangle, haven’t heard that since my submarine days!! 😂

@cavemanindustries5102 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently watching the double wiggler, but I wonder if, during your twist and pry technique, if you did a horizontal pry instead of a vertical pry, utilizing a twisting motion with the screw driver angled below the leaf... I wonder if that would have allowed the sensor to slide along the screw driver, thereby facilitating improved action of the twisting pliers and reducing movement of the prying screwdriver against the axle housing. Thank you for being part of what makes automotive KZfaq so educational.

@av8tore71 Жыл бұрын

I am A&P IA (airplane mechanic for side work) and I have learned stuff watching Mr. O A&P school is a 2 year and 2000 hour Aviation Maintenance Technology school to boot so yes you definitely can learn just by watching Mr. O's videos

@billrimmer5596 Жыл бұрын

80 % of the fun on this channel is listening to what Eric says about the commenters. WD40 is the most important tool in my shop. That and my gasoline pressure bottle. It cleans throttle bodies, oil spills, threads on bolts. It is also handy for quick enrichment, starting your barbecue or fireplace and dispatching spiders

@dopeman420 Жыл бұрын

Wd40 is a joke. Step it up with pb blaster

@knobrush Жыл бұрын

I like WD-40 also but I use CRC Brakleen for anything with more than two legs.

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

@@dopeman420 PB blaster smells like death

@oldcynic6964 Жыл бұрын

I make my own penetrating oil from light machine oil (aka sewing machine oil) and acetone, in about 50-50 proportions. The acetone "carries" the oil in. I have it in an old-style oil can. Cheap as, and works for me.

@chrisharris3371 Жыл бұрын

That looked like normal rust but then again, I’m in the rust belt. I just got done blasting all the rust off my Chevy. It’s the perfect weight loss program for Chevys. Mines a 91 and still going strong thanks to fluid film

@Ottonic6 Жыл бұрын

2009, old and rusted out? Wow, I live in Oregon and though we get our fair share of rain, living in the Portland area there's not much snow or ice, so very little salt.. I have a 2000 Accord that has no rust what so ever (maybe some tiny surface rust) I have never had to worry about removing anything on my car. It does help that before I got the car in 2014 it had spent its earlier days in Arizona. If you are a successful mechanic in the rust belt, you are among the elite of the industry. Eric, you amaze me on how successful you are at any job that comes your way.

@stevengullison5123 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, I wish all you guys was that smart, and honest. Steve from N.B

@richt417 Жыл бұрын

This is like watching a horror movie and anticipating the jump scare.

@tomcrotty1498 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Eric. Nice to see someone who prides himself in putting fasteners back where they belong. A lot of guys come under the category of being “ that guy” who doesn’t bother. Well done sir.

@dudleydeplorable5307 Жыл бұрын

Was just pondering whilst watching this video. Seems we haven't seen "BIG NASTY" in quite some time. Free "BIG NASTY", free "BIG NASTY", free "BIG NASTY"...! 🤣 Add where's the brake clean...? 🤣

@imhooks Жыл бұрын

Venturi effect and of course the double twister. Ive been telling my wife that watching Eric O KZfaq videos is actually beneficial. Wait till I show her my double twister 😅

@MrAmorti Жыл бұрын

A-a-ron reporting. You called it!

@Echo024 Жыл бұрын

I snapped a speed sensor in an ‘08 Sentra while doing a wheel bearing the other day. Many colorful words were used.

@afthours1 Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATS I THINK YOU SHOULD COME TO BUFFLO AND TEACH WHAT DO YOU 🤔

@Hey_Its_That_Guy Жыл бұрын

GMC's are made at the Fort Wayne assembly plant in Roanoke, Indiana.

@jimclifford1241 Жыл бұрын

It's always a good day when there is a new SMA video. Thanks Eric.

@dwaynemadsen964 Жыл бұрын

15:53 We have the same "Nut drivers" where I work! Stay safe and thank you for sharing.

@jtee9548 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know there was such an animal as a small slide hammer. It's an odd moniker, kind'a sounds like a small sledgehammer.😁

@danmolumby4186 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another awesome video Eric. I’m sorry people give you a lot of crap, they obviously don’t know any better. Have a wonderful upcoming Thanksgiving.

@ronallen6578 Жыл бұрын

You are the type of guy that seems to know his stuff, gets it done and has a good disposition. Too bad you're in NY. Enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming. Thanks for sharing Eric.

@waynep343 Жыл бұрын

About 3 weeks ago on reddit. A guy was changing his front hubs on a mid teens chevy truck. The hub and bearing assemblies arrived damaged with the wheel speed sensors broken off. The second replacement was damaged so he bought an off the shelf sensor. Would not read. The cow sounding brand customer service said that the cow brand hub and bearing assemblies would not work with conventional design replacement parts. No speed sensors are available from the cow soundiing company. Only complete units .he finally got one that was not damaged and repaired the truck and cleared the abs and traction control codes. Thought i would mention it.

@farmcentralohio Жыл бұрын

Memaw was one smart lady :)

@neil7692 Жыл бұрын

Amen to WD-40! I have at least 10 different cans of the "BEST EVER MADE" penetrating oils sitting on the shelf and I keep going back to WD-40. It is a character flaw, but I own a few British cars. They were not made from great materials, fine thread nuts and bolts were some of the worst. WD-40 has worked faster and better where all the others have failed...for half the price. Everyone needs to remember it is not a lubricant. Eric, Great videos. Keep them coming!

@stevenmotchan2048 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing that slidehammer thing in my Dads garage but I never new what the heck it was.

@mountainmyst9026 Жыл бұрын

In that environment after a vehicle is 3 yrs old, for winter prep all the exterior rust prone components should be completely disassembled, cleaned, properly lubed and reinstalled. 😁

@claytonfite3197 Жыл бұрын

I would ask a Question? . But the video was free and simple enough for a GM production lol

@raybates3119 Жыл бұрын

Had a guy tell me today about going to buy a 2018 GMC 2500 AT4 with less than 30,000 miles on it at a GMC dealership in Northern Alabama. He said when he looked underneath it was already rusted and starting to rot. Turned out it came from Michigan. Still under factory warranty and already going with corrosion. I don't know how you guys do it but my hat's off to you for working in those conditions.