Plymouth Prowler: Fuel Pump Replacement
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3 жыл бұрынIn this video I bring you through the process of replacing a fuel pump in a Plymouth Prowler. Not a real common car in our area but hey ya never know, this video may help someone someday. -Enjoy!
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@jamesevensen7565 3 жыл бұрын
Anybody else look forward to SMA's videos like Saturday mourning cartoons or is just me?
@Hawk1966 3 жыл бұрын
Always raises my spirits when there's a new SMA video. Although when they're a multiparter it's like when some of my favorite TV shows (NCIS etc.) ended the season with a cliffhanger. "NO! I can't wait! I need closure!"
@Todd66 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@dennisd1408 3 жыл бұрын
All Hail the Great and Powerful Mr and Mrs O ! ! ! !
@therandomchannel2022 3 жыл бұрын
Me lol
@InsideOfMyOwnMind 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hawk1966 Like Ren & Stimpy. "What'll we do till then?"
@richardsalaverria9363 3 жыл бұрын
"Half PT Cruiser, half Dodge Intrepid" made me laugh, so accurate. I'm surprised I've never thought of that before.
@kens97sto171 3 жыл бұрын
Not exactly correct. The powertrain is for the Dodge intrepid although I believe it's a bit tweaked. The chassis on the other hand is absolutely unique and was custom designed, it doesn't share anything with any other Chrysler product. Check out "car wizards" KZfaq channel, he had one in the shop up on a lift so you can see underneath of it. Pretty interesting and unique design. Always thought it was unfortunate they threw a V6 in it rather than do something more cool. Although apparently you can throw a supercharger on one and make it pretty damn fast
@saaaron5213 3 жыл бұрын
The hood makes me think of a PT
@mauricevandoeselaar 3 жыл бұрын
@@kens97sto171 thank god its unique. I have seen one in 1998 in the usa and i thought you guys were crazy. Then the pt cruiser convertible came along. And that even were sold to the netherlands.
@kens97sto171 3 жыл бұрын
@@mauricevandoeselaar They definitely hampered it by a not so fantastic powertrain. The chassis is actually pretty nice.. they spent a bunch of money developing it. Then killed it. Pretty normal dumb stuff. The Car Wizard KZfaq channel has a nice video about the prowler.
@AKJeeper 3 жыл бұрын
@@kens97sto171 The chassis was definitely one of their strong points. Unfortunately they had to rob the Chrysler parts bin for most of the drivetrain, and a lot of the interior bits. Not sure if this was a beancounter decision or not. I'd like to think the Chrysler engineers on that project would have come up with something better...
@richardvastine7486 3 жыл бұрын
Was in SMA withdrawal mode! Now my shakes are slaked for a few days. Thanks Mr. O and the guest appearance of Mrs. O was icing on the cake.
@kazilziya830 3 жыл бұрын
You add a whole new meaning to a mechanic taking pride in doing a job right and no short cuts to quality work. I see why you're always busy , and it helps to have Mrs O. around to assist you. Peace
@Todd66 3 жыл бұрын
I was seriously thinking that hat was going to break. I was squinting and holding my breath. Like anyone who enjoys and appreciates Eric’s diagnostic skills and ability to fix what needs fixing, I really like that Eric always confirms the fix before giving the vehicle back to the customer. Anyone who has Eric work on their vehicle is in REALLY good hands. Another great video!
@NurseRobert 2 жыл бұрын
Esp when Mrs. O helps!!
@faustogonzalez8397 Жыл бұрын
1:25 x😅z😊ds
@michaelbailey1152 3 жыл бұрын
The damn knowledge you got Eric is incredible! You give it freely, and all you ask in return is a like, seems fair to me! We need to blow this channel to a 1,000,000 subscribers!
@jdrs4214 3 жыл бұрын
Napa should’ve sponsored your shop by now Sir. You always get your parts from them, and fix your customers’ vehicles with them. I think it’s fair that they return the favor after so many years of wonderful videos, repairs, and fixes, and sponsor you.
@65bugnut 3 жыл бұрын
Once again Mrs O, saves the day. If she isn't careful she'll be the SMA employee of the month again.
@leedress2187 3 жыл бұрын
You and Mrs O working together reminded me of mighty car mods. "Hold that and I'll jiggle this" , "I think you need a longer tool"...... good stuff.
@geraldcornwell489 3 жыл бұрын
SMA, smoking the dealer mechanics left and right. Love it.
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
Their flowchart went right to replacing the vehicle! Probably no one working there we born when it was new!
@russellrigby8900 3 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain 😞.
@TonyRule 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being so incompetent, or patently lazy, that you tell the customer extended crank is "just how it is". The mind boggles.
@holdemNE1 3 жыл бұрын
@@TonyRule or the other famous line "you just have to live with it"
@SIGINT007 3 жыл бұрын
Most dealers are lazy scammers...this one is no exception
@pelle8632 2 жыл бұрын
The jobs nobody wants this man takes them on and figures it out. SMA wins again
@highrzr 3 жыл бұрын
"Need a longer tool" Mrs O...just awesome!
@nohemoglibin8677 3 жыл бұрын
"Just like all of the other Prowlers you work on..." LMAO
@peted2770 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. O: "Did I bump ya?" Me: "No, I'm good." When your viewer answers back, you know you are making a quality video.
@kellyherald1390 3 жыл бұрын
At one point the bill of his hat was in the way and I found myself moving my head to see around him to see what he was doing.
@61rampy65 3 жыл бұрын
@@kellyherald1390 I want to move the flashlight. "I can't see from this angle!!"
@garydority9754 3 жыл бұрын
When the top hat finally let go and the loud "pop" was heard, Eric clenched so tight, even the gnats were jealous!!!
@irvulture8662 2 жыл бұрын
Your O-Ring application is probably what really fixed the original problem!
@chrisfreemesser5707 3 жыл бұрын
Eric, the banter between you and Mrs. O *never* gets old. :)
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
She's getting better! More comfortable around the camera!
@jpack61108 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a fan of the show for so long I don’t even wait until the end to like the videos.. I know they are going to be educational and valuable so I like it and then start watching.. this way I don’t forget to like it!
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
Give credit where credit is due by clicking *"LIKE"* before watching!
@ronringel9132 3 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Pack, I do the same thing... LOL
@brianmason8400 3 жыл бұрын
I generally hut "like" in the first second or 2 of watching....
@titaniumdiveknife 3 жыл бұрын
Respect.
@xX_Kryptis_Xx 3 жыл бұрын
First thing I do when a sma video starts is thumbs up! Cuz I know it's going to be good..
@D989501L 3 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Mr O, how the hell do you do it, not only say the word "Aluminium" correctly, but get Mrs O to help just after having her nails manicured, and have a couple of good innuendos chucked in to boot, great Video's, only started watching about 4 weeks ago and have nearly caught up with the back catalogue. Had a good one the other day, old 1998 scissor lift not working, no wiring diagram as they don't exist, and had 12v at source and function button, but no functions, nearly gave up, found a crusty butt connector would show voltage but not pass the currant to actuate a solenoide, cut out rewired, Bob's your Uncle, Fanny's your Aunt, Bish, Bash, Bosh. All working. Only took 4 hours to start at the beginning of wiring loom and go through all 80 feet of it as most of it was in a sealed box section, no plug in diagnostic toys, just the eyeballs and Noggin, You seem to be a genuine nice guy looking at the help you've given to people over the years, nice to know you Mr O. Regards Richard 🇬🇧,
@handymandev03 3 жыл бұрын
I've been watching Eric for a number of years now, such a great mechanic.
@fsfs555 3 жыл бұрын
The Prowler made it to production primarily for two reasons: 1. a fun bit of fan service for customers; but mostly 2. a creative exercise for Chrysler's workforce in learning the nuances of automotive construction heavily utilizing aluminium. Aside from some trim pieces most of the things that weren't custom aluminium were pulled from the Chrysler parts bin so most mechanical bits are the same as those in other period vehicles; it's not too hard to keep the basic drivetrain running if you figure out how to cross-reference parts from other models.
@chefrarestones1960 3 жыл бұрын
Well...I just spit sprite all over my IPad.....”welcome to the broken nipple, my. Names Martha” 😂🤣
@markh.6687 3 жыл бұрын
"She had a voice like cheap cigarettes, and a body with more miles than a school bus...."
@austinfry5310 3 жыл бұрын
Beaaaaaaaaans what the fuck
@dfazzino 3 жыл бұрын
Eric is by far the best Automotive mechanic and youtube video creator
@curtisroberts9137 3 жыл бұрын
The conversation brought me back to the night of homecoming dance 1993. Lots of confusion, swearing, and a squeaky couch spring.
@throttlebottle5906 3 жыл бұрын
and I bet it that was just trying to get comfy and watch a vhs tape while eating popcorn (LOL)
@curtisroberts9137 3 жыл бұрын
@@throttlebottle5906 yep!🤣
@richardthomas1743 3 жыл бұрын
And a huge thank you to the lovely Mrs O for her assistance . She never even broke a beautiful Red fingernail pulling those clips apart !
@gregc2467 3 жыл бұрын
Those were Eric's fingernails. ;).Rumour has it,he's a Ru Paul fan.
@kenmoore800 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for the yelling to start ( I BROKE A NAIL )
@markchidester6239 3 жыл бұрын
She must use fuel and oil resistant nail polish
@robnunya572 2 жыл бұрын
@@markchidester6239 it's effectively lacquer paint. Pretty well everything proof.
@arcadeuk 3 жыл бұрын
"and everybody else that does not sponsor us" You have 561k subscribers, I watch people on youtube with a quarter of your subscribers that have at least 1 parts store / tool company sponsoring them, usually multiple. And they will get their lifts for free from Bendpak 🤣 I don't know why you don't have companies begging you for sponsorship. I would consider this one of the top automotive channels on the entire interwebs for repairs.
@darrylhaynes9208 3 жыл бұрын
But he has an air hammer in his honor
@bergtechautomotive8886 3 жыл бұрын
Sponsorship gets...difficult. I'm actually glad he doesn't have the influence of sponsors. Keeps things honest.
@wurlyone4685 3 жыл бұрын
Eric has said before he doesn't really want them sponsoring him cause it means he can give honest opinions. Although... He doesn't turn down free brake clean!
@anthonymason701 3 жыл бұрын
Best automotive repair channel for damn sure! Better than Mr.CelicasAreTheBest. ChrisFix is good if you want the DIY on the kinds of vehicles he owns
@MrHarleynut 2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonymason701 Mr celica is annoying. Another great video Eric.
@neiljuedes1661 10 ай бұрын
I love SMA’s explanation of things and how he is so down to earth about injuries and working in the it looked good on paper tight places.
@guylarawayjr571 3 жыл бұрын
How many times have I dealt with these same problems over the past 60 years. You have the right attitude. You'll go the distance.
@marathonfreak67 3 жыл бұрын
When a tech is willing to work on your 22 year old car, pay him for every hour he puts in! Great work, Eric.
@tysshed5807 3 жыл бұрын
Most techs out of a dealer should be willing to work on your 22yo cars. Maybe not in the rust belt but if your out of the rust belt cars last a long time and those cars can pay a techs rent.
@svtirefire 3 жыл бұрын
I think paying for every hour is pretty much the norm?
@marathonfreak67 3 жыл бұрын
@@svtirefire Not for flat rate shops/techs.
@tysshed5807 3 жыл бұрын
@@marathonfreak67 work should always be done at book time. However there should be add ins that are well explained from the get go. So if bolts break from corrosion and or age that cost per bolt or straight time
@marathonfreak67 3 жыл бұрын
@@tysshed5807 So if the tech uses a 400 ft lb impact wrench on a stuck 10mm and breaks it off, I pay for it? No thanks. That's on him so he can learn how to do it correctly. If I'm paying north of $100/hour, I'm paying for knowledge, skills, and experience. And probably the free coffee up front
@andykeen6219 3 жыл бұрын
Work in a garage all day for a living - comes home and watches car repairs on KZfaq 😆
@robertklein9190 3 жыл бұрын
A glutton for punishment, you need a serious career change.
@131R30 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the way you share your thought processes as you "figure it out", and your frustration when things don't go well, but then show us how you "git 'er done" anyway. Makes me feel better when encountering similar situations.
@stephenbell9257 3 жыл бұрын
The grass must have started growing in Avoca again. The lawn mowing guy is back providing his customary sound track to Eric O's videos!
@davedickinson822 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I did a sealing nut like that I hammered a couple of nails through some scrap wood to suit the diameter, cut the tips off and then used some fencing wire to tension the nails onto the nut. I used to fix main battle tanks in the British army so it’s all improvise, adapt and overcome.
@jimspackman8527 3 жыл бұрын
It's not "a bodge" it's "an improvised field repair".
@hectorheck1353 3 жыл бұрын
I'm haven't honed my improvising skills much. I know some guys that are very good at that. I envy and admire that skill hugely.
@panzerabwerkanone 3 жыл бұрын
Leyland multi-fuel engines?
@gentlemanzackp6591 2 жыл бұрын
T-72M1at museum
@brobbelrood6470 3 жыл бұрын
Mr and Mrs O make squeaky sounds on KZfaq :) i love it 👍
@hunterdarcy5442 10 ай бұрын
As much as i believe he is the best mechanic on youtube. Inuendos with his wife really shows how to keep a woman happy. Take notes folks
@brianhackettZ06 2 жыл бұрын
What a trooper there Mrs O steppin in with those lovely mails. Didn't even ask for a glove . That's true love right there baby !
@hawkertyphoon4537 3 жыл бұрын
Mrs O is GOLD. Gold, i tell you, GOLD.
@gregorythomas333 3 жыл бұрын
"Maybe you should do the wiggling and pulling" Mrs. O "You need a long tool" Also Mrs. O "We need to find a way to keep it up" Mr. O
@iFixJunk 3 жыл бұрын
There was a scene in "Look Who's Talking"..........
@billbrowning3021 3 жыл бұрын
The queen of the double entendres
@darrylhaynes9208 3 жыл бұрын
He did say it had an extended crank.
@patrickbedroske9392 3 жыл бұрын
Totally had a "Mighty Car Mods" moment there!
@markh.6687 3 жыл бұрын
When I thumbed up, the count was on.......wait for it.....69. My work here is done.
@stevenski4 3 жыл бұрын
On SMA not only do you get the good, the bad and the ugly, you also get the unusual.
@hahaha12345678993 3 жыл бұрын
i love it when car companies put access panels to get access to the pumps, that seemed like a job i can see myself doing, much better than dropping the tank
@dchawk81 2 жыл бұрын
My old (1997) car all you do is flip up the seat and there's the fuel tank and pump staring you in the face. Even has latches for doing so instead of being bolted in. It was a rather anticlimactic job. Lol. My old pickup doesn't even have a pump in the tank(s). It's a mechanical one bolted to the side of the motor and runs off the camshaft.
@dgrenier4908 3 жыл бұрын
Dealer more or less said “just deal with it”, this is why SMA has so many customers. More than likely the dealer just didn’t want to deal with finding the parts.
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
Or were clueless!?
@throttlebottle5906 3 жыл бұрын
is it still a surprise that dealers want you to buy a new vehicle? on top of that, set you up with a loan! they make their money by being loan sharks, if everyone saved and bought in cash or bank checks directly...
@charlescurran1289 2 жыл бұрын
I think Chrysler dealers don’t want to work on anything built under Damlier. Just try to get a Chrysler Crossfire fixed these days.
@fuckduncan3754 2 жыл бұрын
@@throttlebottle5906 the vast majority of dealers make the majority of their money in service and parts. There really isn't a ton of money in selling new cars except for large trucks and SUV's.
@throttlebottle5906 2 жыл бұрын
@@fuckduncan3754 their is when they hawk loans! if everyone paid cash upfront, they'd be screwed royally. in fact they'll BEG you to take a loan vs. paying in full ;)
@rygrego8687 3 жыл бұрын
The most entertaining and informative auto repair channel I've come across and he seems like a really funny and nice guy. Thank you Eric O.
@alanbradford3130 3 жыл бұрын
Mrs. O deserves credit for helping you out despite having a new manicure. I wouldn't even bother asking my wife with something like that.
@MrRayman2009 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for the chips to fly from Mrs. O's finger nails. What a brave women, not to mention good sport.
@blystovski 3 жыл бұрын
"Ehh - for a few minutes at least" Didn't come here expecting any of this, but am laughing away at every second. "It looks like a bad idea!" Most entertaining video in a while, thank you!
@billupstateny9151 3 жыл бұрын
All his videos are interesting, blasphemy not tolerated on this channel.
@mikebeson3866 3 жыл бұрын
I would have given $1.50 to see Mr. O squeeze into the drivers seat and test drive "THE PROWLER"
@Thecrazyvaclav 3 жыл бұрын
If you want something like that, check out Tyrell's classic garage and the Toyota 2000gt video, watching Iain get in that was hilarious
@mikebeson3866 3 жыл бұрын
@@Thecrazyvaclav Will Do, THANKS
@carlwhoha769 3 жыл бұрын
Squeezing in is not the problem, it's getting out...
@jimmiecox2496 3 жыл бұрын
After 22 years the internet saves the day. Great video. 👍
@AJ-wj9ij 3 жыл бұрын
That wedding ring is paid off brother Ms O you are amazing
@Treeves30 3 жыл бұрын
I caught myself saying, "Mother lovin' son of a hoo hoo" multiple times the other day.....I now know where I picked that up from....and my son asked what that means. LOL Thanks Eric!
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
Mrs O *"Do you need a hand?"* *She's a keeper!* Grabbing stinky gasoline soaked parts!
@09corvettezr1 3 жыл бұрын
She didn’t even need to be asked to stick her bare hands on that stinky old fuel pump.
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
@@09corvettezr1 yeppers, she loves and supports her man!
@TonyRule 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure she's quite competent at handling much more unsavoury equipment than that.
@markh.6687 3 жыл бұрын
@@TonyRule :AHEM!: There's no time for that now, we got a pump to replace!
@throttlebottle5906 3 жыл бұрын
@@TonyRule seems to me that raising kids makes you null to anything lol
@terencehawkes3933 3 жыл бұрын
Seeing you manipulate all that fragile plastic makes me shiver with trepidation. Good repair!
@elizabethcherry920 3 жыл бұрын
If I didn't trust you, I would not be watching your videos. You are one of the few I trust, great videos.
@OldSchool-do3fm 3 жыл бұрын
A young mechanic once me asked this question, “Why do you have so many diagnostic concoctions?” My answer: Because all the high priced tool manufacturers haven’t discovered them yet. This particular video deserves a trademark on the tool, before someone steals it. Awesome video by the way.
@rayplaag5665 3 жыл бұрын
Your Miss O is a gem..but you already know that... enjoy your videos. Smart man..for sure
@PurityVendetta 3 жыл бұрын
Halfway through I realized I was grinding my teeth listening to the creaking of ancient plastic. I have to say, if I still had beautiful nails like your wife, nothing would get me near a grotty old Chrysler fuel pump. Sadly my beautiful nails are no more because I earn my living building Norton motorcycle engines 🥺
@howardland5625 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Eric O. IS A GRADUATE OF PROWLER SCHOOL OF OLD TECHNOLOGY.
@TheGalacticSenateofGas 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love a good ole SMA video after a long day of work, nothing better!!
@codycall6513 3 жыл бұрын
Unless you do the same stuff all day long... Then you're here for the inuendos.
@jeffryblackmon4846 3 жыл бұрын
As you were working with that plastic, I was getting nervous that something would break. GREAT JOB, ERIC.
@brewski118sempire 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate Eric being honest about not knowing every single thing about every single car. I struggle with this and often feels so inadequate about not knowing absolutely everything in my profession.
@ibodevelopment3187 3 жыл бұрын
Dr. O operation was a success, brought back to life another car 🚗
@Rein_Ciarfella 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, it’s past my bedtime! Ok, I’ll stay up to watch Eric O. any day! 👍🔧🧰🚙
@SidewalkMechanics 3 жыл бұрын
9pm is past your bedtime? lol
@miraak542 3 жыл бұрын
@@SidewalkMechanics 9PM for you isn't 9PM for everyone in the world. That's the magic of _time zones!_
@CraneofBoulogne 3 жыл бұрын
Neat car even if you aren't a Mopar fan, the basic design was a good one. They created this thing from their better V6 of the day installed into the front end, a setup with the transaxle and front suspension from a front drive sedan mounted in the rear somewhat like many supercars have been done. It ended up with decent weight distribution and was reliable and could be worked on by any competent mechanic in your town USA. The 3.5L V6 was a decent motor, though by today standards it is obviously anemic at best. That guys mistake was letting gas get very old in the fuel tank which tends to cause problems today, due to govt mandated ethanol blends, which are anything but stable and durable, they are intended for short term use only.
@christopherwise7067 3 жыл бұрын
when that plastic lock ring opened on the first try, i said out loud, "ooh, like a dream"
@bombay6760 3 жыл бұрын
I work at Chrysler dealer and dealt with this same issue last week. The instructions that came with the kit were garbage. I disassembled the housing, where the pump is located, to find out how to remove the upper hat portion. The tube with the spring has to be pushed down to release it and then the hat portion is rotated back. It is hard to visualize but keeps you from having to remove the hat portion the way you did. My problem was that the new fuel level sensor was a piece of crap. The lever was loose and would not stay in contact with the sensor. I had to use the level sensor from the original pump housing. This is always how much fun we have working on old crap. I love your creativity.
@rjb6327 3 жыл бұрын
At least they were smart enough to have panel access to the pump.
@sergeantspeed5941 3 жыл бұрын
I wish GM had that commonsense in the 90s and 2000s with their line of cars and trucks
@rjb6327 3 жыл бұрын
@@sergeantspeed5941 I have a 2001 Mazda Trubute with panel access. Saves a bunch of work and money.
@mikeznel6048 3 жыл бұрын
If they don't come with one, you just cut one into whatever it is. Problen solved.
@mikeznel6048 3 жыл бұрын
@@sergeantspeed5941 Its not a common sense issue. Its actually using common sense on their end. They don't want the cars easy to work on for 2 reasons. One, so you bring it back to a dealer. And two, they don't want people who's tool arsenal is a hot glue gun, slip joint pliers and a tiny little hammer "fixing" their vehicles. Especially with something as potentially dangerous as fuel delivery. You get someone who doesn't know their left from their right pulling a fuel system apart with no common sense or fear, it could result in a life changing injury or possibly death. Fuel leaks and fires in vehicles are no laughing matter. Common sense is not that common and stamping your brand on a product and selling it 25-30 years ago and still is today a HUGE liability. Its not just about making you bring it back to fix it, they have to cover their rearends from every possible scenario because the people that ruined it for everybody... They change the tune in their car, over power it and not only wreck the drive train and related components but they get themselves into more power than they can handle and wreck causing injury and damage, then turn around and sue the brands company. Its a shame really. The ones with zero accountability, common sense or responsibility mess themselves and their stuff up and ruin it for the rest of us...
@DIYDaveOK 3 жыл бұрын
I finish mowing the grass, and my reward is an Eric O video. Can it get any better? Maybe with ice cream🍦😁. Thanks as always, Eric!
@jima3129 Жыл бұрын
A screw is a combination of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. Lolol great job, as usual, Eric.
@robhunter2435 Жыл бұрын
I have old cars, the youngest is a 2002 Ford Ranger , the middle child is a 98 Ford Contour SVT and the oldest child is a 1986 Mustang gt. I can barely get parts to keep the last two running. Thank god for Rock Auto. So I can appreciate your frustration with trying to get parts for vehicles that the dealer has discontinued. It is a uphill battle to say the least. Great video
@antoner1386 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you reference uncle bumblefudge. I appreciate both of ya equal. Tighten til ya hear a click, then back a 1/4 turn. 👍
@williegillie5712 3 жыл бұрын
Or tighten till it strips and back it off a quarter turn
@defresurrection 3 жыл бұрын
That nearly needed an R rating. 😆
@crusinscamp 3 жыл бұрын
I respect your wife for getting in there and helping you with that stinky electrical connector, her hands must have stunk for hours afterwards. I'll give Chrysler kudos for having an access hatch over the pump, at least you don't have to drop the tank. My wife's Kia fuel pump gave problems twice. Had the fuel pump replaced once and took a look at the old pump, seemed to be a bad electrical connection on the pump inside the tank. Second time it was the electrical connection outside the tank. Fortunately it has an access hatch and I was able to replace the connector myself. It's been running fine since.
@autotech1467 3 жыл бұрын
The entertainment value of this video is off the chart!
@FixIt1975 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one that struggles with those stupid rings. 5 minutes to get the lines and whatnot off and an hour to get the stupid ring back on
@rangerrick8220 3 жыл бұрын
As I watched you start this job the first thing ringing through my mind loudly was `BEWARE - BRITTLE PLASTICS EVERYWHERE!'. Good luck finding those parts if you snap em. So nice having an access panel...bet dropping that tank would have been a son-of-a-bunny....
@grapeknutz 3 жыл бұрын
Props to Mrs. O for diving in to help !
@jimgetz2898 3 жыл бұрын
Sir . You are an auto Wizard, with a lovely assistant. Once again, you accomplished what the car manufacturer folks did not want to fix. Good job.👍🏻
@pauldionne1665 3 жыл бұрын
" Wizard " or " Sherlock ( Mechanic of Auto) " When your dealer can't repair what they sold you . Send it to the one person ALL THE DEALERS use S.M.A. Your right choice. 1st class.
@SmallGrayBox 3 жыл бұрын
'Ya don't wanna break the nipple' As Musti1 would say 'There's a joke in there somewhere' 😂
@DrBrown88 3 жыл бұрын
Oh Mr O, you are funny! How Mrs O puts up with you. That there is true love! Thanks for another great video, it was great! One day I have to stop out to visit. Have a great day Mr O!
@rael5469 Жыл бұрын
I think your instinct on changing the O-rings were right on. You proved it with the fuel pressure test at the end. If the old O-rings were reused and caused low pressure, you'd be right back at the original problem.
@547Rick 3 жыл бұрын
I could tell you were getting frustrated but what you do not realize is that I was getting frustrated myself. It seems that KZfaq was having a major problem and it took me an hour to watch a 35-minute video. It is all good though and the video was great thanks to Mrs. O! She sure is a keeper!
@buannajim8091 3 жыл бұрын
I think the term you're looking for with that fuel pressure gauge hook up is 'contraption'. "Nice call, Mr. O.!"
@300DBenz 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, thats one of the easiest fuel pump jobs I’ve seen on a domestic built car.
@steveharvey1876 3 жыл бұрын
Eric is on the way to the Prowler Hall Of Fame! Cheers!
@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын
Taking the pump apart is Super Intense I'm cringing waiting for all the old brittle plastic to explode in thousands of peices nice Work Eric O getting it apart in one peice 🤯😳@17:50 @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
@blakeperez6820 3 жыл бұрын
“Is this car fast? Let’s be honest it has the 3.5 in it,”. But but but...... It’s the BIG 3.5
@psdaengr911 3 жыл бұрын
My 76 Toyota wasn't quick but it was fast enough for me to get a speeding ticket for +90mph. I don't recall how BIG its engine was but 93bhp moved that 2300# (car plus 2 people) fast enough.
@wst8340 3 жыл бұрын
The 3.5 v6 Is Big,Had one in my 300 M
@twistershift 3 жыл бұрын
5.9s 0-60 is decent, but the useless added-on tach is good for at least half a second more =)
@MrWolfSnack 3 жыл бұрын
Engine size does not matter - it's the overall weight of the car, the way the engine placement is balanced, and how the torque is delivered. The original 2000 Ariel Atom only had a 1.8L engine from a Rover, but it goes like hell because only weighs 1,300lb.
@panzerabwerkanone 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrWolfSnack In short: power to weight ratio and energy transfer. The reason most stock motorcycles beat the fast street cars
@quonslecn7755 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just quite surprise they 'stopped' making parts for this and basically are telling owners that they are on their own. Real classy.
@mikethedonkey 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not surprised. They only sold like 5 of them.. 🙄
@TheJuanSolid 3 жыл бұрын
They think there is no incentive for them to do so. Even Ford is in the same boat only offering 'service grade' junk with their fomoco brand on it. They have no faith their vehicles will last 15+ years.
@doctorjohn-burgtekie 3 жыл бұрын
Mrs. O jumped right in to get the job done, also she could be a hand model for car repair.
@MIdaffy502 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a 22 year old fuel soaked plastic parts to make you consider going home early for dinner, and a three Martini after dinner drink. Well done Eric 👍
@jamesbruno5896 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet job & best wife ever! Thanks for sharing Mr O!
@DAKOTANSHELBY 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. O, I was at corporate in Auburn Hills. MI in the early 2000s working in Corporate Quality of Small Car Platform. Had a Prowler for the weekend to "evaluate". Was fun driving it getting much attention. Thanks for your videos. I watch them all. FYI, the Prowler was not my program. The PT Cruiser and Chrysler Sebring/ Dodge Stratus was.
@dans_Learning_Curve 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I'm going to check out your channel..
@robertnicholson771 3 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Prowler, or a Chryslet, but I had to see this one to completion. Well done!
@markplenty2631 3 жыл бұрын
The contrast of the old plastic to the new, shocking! Well done Mrs O for giving a bit of help, nice job on that Eric!
@davecalasso7330 3 жыл бұрын
What a master! Awesome mechanic! Peace Brother.
@richardcook9738 3 жыл бұрын
Eric O. You NEVER disappoint! Keep it up you are a classy man.
@canalboating 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the bed squeaks like this had me in stitches thanks Mr and Mrs O
@salami99 2 жыл бұрын
truly a job for a mechanic, at my gas station I have seen people gas leak out of the tank from a gas tank job multiple times!
@paulk437 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. O how about givng us an update on your former employees what are they up to now. With their permission of course.
@allenbeaulieu7077 3 жыл бұрын
Fine job Eric, as always. The Prowler lives on! Big Al.
@mustardstain504d6 3 жыл бұрын
Binge watching. I'm a pilot by trade but I find him informative and entertaining. No wonder Scotty Kilmer doesn't like him.
@markh.6687 3 жыл бұрын
You ever been in the cockpit of an airplane before? :) I never heard Scotty didn't like SMA; Eric has a Scotty sticker near his whiteboard.
@mustardstain504d6 3 жыл бұрын
@@markh.6687 Marky: Intellect isn't your forte' clearly. We call it a flightdeck on airliners. I've been flying for the largest airline in the world for almost 22 years. As for the discord with Scotty; Eric discusses being blocked after confronting Scotty Kilmer on his channel. I can't speak to Eric or Scotty having a genuine dislike of one another. I don't think Eric thinks he's a "Rocket Surgeon" either. However he has a sticker to that effect. There's no shortage of contradictions in the stickers posted around the shop if you're observant. You've never seen a competitor send someone an advertisement or sticker to illicit a response? I do restorations as a hobby. Eric is one of the best electrical system troubleshooters I've seen. So between the snarky repertoire there are many great tips. Like the one I'm going to bestow on you. Be careful who you attempt to insult. It can quickly bite you in your posterior.
@markh.6687 3 жыл бұрын
@@mustardstain504d6 Your rude comments are unwarranted. You have neither sense nor sensibility, Captain Unobvious. They were called 'cockpits' long before (and after) they were re-named 'flight decks'. Go taxi your ego to the hanger.
@mustardstain504d6 3 жыл бұрын
@@markh.6687 Marky: Your rude and simple demeanor were evident with your no so subtle personal attack. Cockpit is rarely used on large aircraft. A simple answer is yes. I've spent many hours in a fighter cockpit while serving with VF84. I neither require nor need any lessons on aviation or it's history. 15,958 flight hours attest to this fact. Keep your snippy commentary to yourself and it won't get you bit. Pay attention and learn and you won't wallow in ignorant bliss. P.S. I am a Captain. However, never oblivious.
@markh.6687 3 жыл бұрын
@@mustardstain504d6 You whining about personal attacks after you did one for no reason proves my point.
@rone8123 3 жыл бұрын
Whew...had to remind myself to breathe a couple of times!!! Nothing like a little Mr and Mrs O POV action!!!
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