Towed in Dead! Lexus Rx350

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@StrongDreamsWaitHere Жыл бұрын

I like how Ray is almost ready to rip out the plastic clips until he realizes it’s a repeat customer and they’re his clips.

@StrangerInAStrange 3 ай бұрын

You may not do it often, but I'm sure new viewers will appreciate seeing "Ray's Legendary Battery Service"! I know it got me into using the NOCO cleaner/protectant on my batteries. They hold up very well.

@eddievenman5427 Жыл бұрын

Must be the only mechanic who can make a mundane starter motor change into a fun video ...keep it up Ray...your a legend 👍👍

@wolfguardian8312 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy that you think changing a starter is fun....Try it sometime, especially when it's winter when they're most likely 'ta fail....That'll change 'yer view....

@davidmata4786 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you make everything look easy and hard all at the same time. Always appreciate the content from an entertainment and learning perspective.. Great Channel.

@williambooker2536 Жыл бұрын

😅😅

@DeadEyeDave Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you could install a winch at the back wall of your shop to haul these vehicles in?

@davidmata4786 Жыл бұрын

That's actually brilliant..!! Well played//

@paulloeffel7283 Жыл бұрын

He has a tow truck with a wheel lift he could back it in

@chrishengeveld6117 Жыл бұрын

Only problem with that, Ray will over engineer it, add a few fulcrums and pulleys, hits the lever and launches the "Lex i" through the wall into the next county....lol. (cool idea tho. Lol)

@pitchforkpeasant6219 Жыл бұрын

Mount it to the slab. Studs and even the bottom plate might not be fastened well. Even today with all the hurricane codes. Done plenty of construction in Florida in his area both what’s considered coastal and non coastal

@robertgolding Жыл бұрын

Ray already has a winch, on the back of his flatbed. I wondered why he didn't just use the flatbed to move it into the shop.

@paulhenryxray Жыл бұрын

One vote for "Lexii." We've had a bunch in my family throughout the years and learned that from the dealer.

@heckelphon Жыл бұрын

Ah but is it a second or fourth declension Latin noun? Is it like Dominus (2nd) or Exercitus (4th)? Is the ablative plural Lexis or Lexibus? A group of Lexus owners probably wouldn't like to think that they drove by with or from Lexibus, and the nominative plural would still be Lexus like the singular. The Romans must have got very confused. Just as well they didn't have auto-chariots.

@greenhouse3505 Жыл бұрын

@@heckelphon This may be the reason why they say Latin is a dead language. It plainly confused the crap out of everyone. lol

@heckelphon Жыл бұрын

@@greenhouse3505 Agreed! You had to spend more time asking how you were using a word than just doing it!

@joshhannigan4322 Жыл бұрын

I just refer to them as rebadged Toyotas

@Spurdospaerde692 Жыл бұрын

"People called 'Romanes' they go the house"?

@kenwiggins2699 Жыл бұрын

To settle the motor vs engine debate...Motors run on electricity and engines run on combustion.

@CheerfulTent-ww4hr 3 ай бұрын

Takes a motor to start an engine!

@garyhead8104 Жыл бұрын

"I'm in the wrong hole! That's the problem!" Classic, Ray! Love it, Bro! Stay classy, Ray and keep up the good work.

@charlies418 Жыл бұрын

I was trying to think what you could coat those bare copper wires with to help protect them better and I thought of Plasti Dip which is a rubberised paint.

@agf1958 3 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing.

@paulhenryxray Жыл бұрын

I work in IT; "needs to get access to what he needs to access" is a normal, completely acceptable statement.

@RainmanRaysRepairs Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting how IT and techs have a similar vernacular

@jjnonken Жыл бұрын

"I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in"

@1jackvalley580 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Legend, Thanks for being an HONEST mechanic. This World 🌎 needs so many more like you. Keep us smiling 😁🚙🛻🪛

@shadowofchaos8932 Жыл бұрын

Somewhere in America, a person is putting glue on an EVAC hose wondering, why would you NOT use glue. Lol, you stay safe!

@fsaenz34 Жыл бұрын

You're a brave man for driving that into the shop with the hood open, I've seen too many hoods drop due to worn prop shocks and crack the windshield with parts placed in the wiper area.

@ScottBessel Жыл бұрын

Brave, or a person that has yet to learn that expensive lesson...

@ianbuilds7712 Жыл бұрын

Cracked windshield from parts placed in the wiper cowl is an entirely different situation than hood shocks slowly letting the hood down as you inch it in the garage.. giggety... Furthermore, wtf you putting up there god dam driveshafts?? "I accidentally sent a control arm through your windehh... Myyy baahhd.." people just get off on "teaching"/"warning" (aka: man-splaining) others about all the potential dangers of every single move made, or is hypothetically possible to make.. thank you Mr miyagi.. I will definitely think twice next time before I toss a pair of rotors up on the wiper cowl before moving a vehicle a meter (~3') with the hood up😂

@MonkeyJedi99 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1988 Bronco that had the hood latch fail at 40MPH, wrapping the hood over the windshield with a BOOM! that bent the hinges and required a windshield replacement. Quite a shock, given that I was in moderate traffic at the time.

@kennethgrimes5494 11 ай бұрын

Been there done that on a 17 Silverado just the others day , learned a valuable lesson that day.

@Mech7.3 Жыл бұрын

I find it funny that you talk to yourself sometimes like I do. Like it’s going to make a difference in your work. Keep it up Ray🇺🇸✌️

@GReaper Жыл бұрын

Except in his case, there is at least a camera listening... lol.

@dean9498 Жыл бұрын

I call talking to myself,"thinking out loud".

@rideshareafterdark5827 Жыл бұрын

WIthout Ray's babbling, it would just be another repair video.

@hrep14 Жыл бұрын

People generally do start to talk to themselves when working on cars, especially when things go wrong the swear words come flying out. 😂😂😂

@charliedc38 Жыл бұрын

Same 😁

@pyro323 Жыл бұрын

I talk to myself too but only when I need expert advice!

@larrymixer144 Жыл бұрын

Being old school gearhead I remember when part of changing starters involved loosening or removal of headers and heat shields from underneath. I was ecstatic the first time I had a car that I could reach the oil filter from the front and above the engine .

@trajonduclos7931 Жыл бұрын

Ray, the battery schmoo didn't go bad. The colorant is only a tracer, to help you find your target, and has no other effect. The active ingredients are mostly colorless.

@proudcanadian5713 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this one, having done a few parking lot starters and alternators, it's always fun but when you get it done and hear that VROOM it is SOOO satisfying.

@jaystax8370 Жыл бұрын

Positive cable on first and off last! Ooops... Also Vaseline works perfect for terminal protection.

@thetravi1348 Жыл бұрын

Now don’t get me wrong, snap on is amazing, that being said I only have a few snap on tools. I’m not a mechanic but i do more than the average guy, (right now I have an npi 4.6 block I’m getting ready to mate with ported PI heads, forged internals, ect) The tools I use are Gearwrench, Olsa, Tekton, Wiha, makita, Capri, ect. (Not gonna lie I have some HF stuff too) engine stand, breaker bars, a set of icon sockets, and of course the golden ratchet. I seriously think I have an addiction to shiny useful things, I order a tool or set every week. I think I’m up to 37 ratchets, 23 complete sets of sockets, 42 different pliers, 6 torque wrenches, and about 200-300 box end wrenches. Plus a lot more. But only 2 sets of screwdrivers as well. Anyways I love watching car repair videos when the guy with $40,000 worth of snap on uses the same tools I use as my main tools. Today it was your Gearwrench socket set. I have the same one except I pitched the blown molded case and threw them in my box on organizers. Actually just got another set of deep and shallow metric sockets yesterday. My point is that I would have spent $31,472.69 if I got all snap on (Or 2 dozen eggs) and I’m your average guy with bills and a family. And I’m not a pro mechanic like I said. But I am contractor so my work tools are waaaaaay over $30k. So I 100% get why you would use brands like snap on.

@burnnotice5086 Жыл бұрын

10:58 😂 Rumor has it there's a starter motor down there somewhere

@Rekuzan Жыл бұрын

*talks about nuts on the J hook, neglects to mention the nut workin' on it!* 🤣🤣🤣

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Toyota Glues The evap lines together to make it easier for assembly for the employees doing assembly on the intake and evap system @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@johnporter5828 3 ай бұрын

Ray, one day when you wake up and can no longer face old, rusty cars, think about becoming a master mechanic teacher. Your diagnostic skills are supurb, and we can use 10K more mechanics like you !

@SgtGoogleDad 11 ай бұрын

One comment worthy of note. A lot of the newer imports have a gear reducted permant magnet starter motor... so when you bang on it you can very easily shatter the magnets inside. So even if you had thought about repairing the starter you now are up the proverbial Creek with out a paddle. Re-man starter 100-300 dollars new over a thousand... brushes about $30 which are now no longer an option. So unless you are in an emergency situation DON'T BANG ON THE STARTER.

@bicwoolard494 Жыл бұрын

Best one hand mechanic ever.

@poppydogz Жыл бұрын

My ocd kicked in when you didn't grease the starter terminals and the big copper ground but I'm sure it will out live the car.. Great video, love the ramblings Ray.. Cheers..

@am7964 Жыл бұрын

Black car + Black interior + Florida sun = rolling sauna. 😊

@user-of5ip2xf8n Жыл бұрын

We had 45F with cold wind today. Was very cold. So your hot Sun is big envy of mine.

@edman1015 Жыл бұрын

You need a 4 wheeler to pull the vehicles in from the parking lot - I think you have one at home - buy another one and charge it off to the company for your work needs.

@paulloeffel7283 Жыл бұрын

He has a tow truck

@chrishengeveld6117 Жыл бұрын

Tow 4 wheeler when the flatbed takes too much time. Could waste an hour just loading and unloading the "Lexi' ". Lol

@jimamizzi1 Жыл бұрын

@@chrishengeveld6117 I think he has a 4 wheeler

@devinangola3458 Жыл бұрын

That J pin was more frustrating then the whole job…the bungee option was entering my mind!😂

@sammorgan2390 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your videos thanks

@jim8588 Жыл бұрын

The jeep taunts us at the start of every video!

@terryjacobs2536 Жыл бұрын

Fun video thanks Ray, for once engine designer got the starter motor position in an accessible place meaning no jacking car up and crawling underneath!

@seand7349 Жыл бұрын

Toyota's been good about that on the newer V6s. I just had to do the starter on my 2008 ES 350 (same engine that's in this RX), it took less than an hour start to finish. Only had to remove the battery, air box, and intake tubes. Though I did cheat - I removed all the underhood plastics when I got the car. Funny thing is I even have the same Costco Interstate battery..

@karlschauff7989 Жыл бұрын

@@seand7349 I wish the same could be said for Toyota's V8's. The location on my Tundra was enraging, particularly when I had to replace it a 2nd time after just a few years.

@seand7349 Жыл бұрын

@@karlschauff7989 Ughhhhh. Under the intake, right?

@karlschauff7989 Жыл бұрын

@@seand7349 I wish! It's under the exhaust manifold. Cooler lines and a frame also in the way...

@ThunderbirdRocket Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial ! Thanks !!

@paulmoffat9306 Жыл бұрын

The starter in my old 92 Aerostar failed in a Home Depot parking lot, so I called my buddy who drove me to an auto parts store, got a starter, and crawled under and replaced it. Easy Peasy. No cramming it under the hood in those days.

@freewill1114 Жыл бұрын

I changed out the starter of my Ford van in my driveway, just crawled under with a wrench, and had it done in 5 minutes.

@kenore4003 Жыл бұрын

Anymore a starter that doesn't have to be accessed through the back bumper is considered " Easy Peasy".

@donwyoming1936 Жыл бұрын

That battery terminal cleaner works wonders. The protective grease works well too. Worth the money to keep around.

@scottslattery5590 8 ай бұрын

Great job ray!!! Always fun to watch!!! Thanks ray!

@lunchboxjoeb Жыл бұрын

this video went about as smoothly as anything ive ever done lol back and forth with and for everything

@Akadectra Жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear you speaking German.....greetings from Bavaria/Germany 😊

@jamesvanzijl4348 Жыл бұрын

Great video , Ray !!

@bradnoyes7955 Жыл бұрын

23:25 for under hood lighting, I just bought a $20 LED shop light from Menards. Yea, I have to plug it in, but it never runs out of battery and I never have to wait for it to charge.

@richardhemingway6084 Жыл бұрын

That was a very satisfying video. Straight forward, with the usual awkward bits. I like it.

@46fd04 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ray

@michaelpressman7203 Жыл бұрын

Glad you didn't have to roll around on the gravel to change the starter motor. Why do they leave exposed copper certain conductors?They corroded.Have a great day

@koalameat9523 Жыл бұрын

Quote of the day "snapon is expensive" , Ray the snap on guy looked at you and thought hmmm there is my holiday home in the keys secure

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

Impressive corrosion on the M post and wire, leading into the motor itself. The pull in coil and load side of the solenoid switch are both upstream. The way the starter is positioned, moisture is wicked down the wire into the motor. Does anybody know why they don't insulate that wire from moisture penetration? I've seen that before, nothing to do but replace the unit.

@furryp2402 Жыл бұрын

Black Lexus RX350 with black interior. I'm in love. Nice diagnostic analysis.

@stevo4649 Жыл бұрын

thankyou for another enjoyable upload Ray,,,have yourself a great week,👍👌

@i_fudg3d_my_pants Жыл бұрын

God Day to you Ray! Great Video!

@dalejones3862 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting all day for this Ray but am happy now

@jimsherman2477 Жыл бұрын

I’m spoiled living in a dry climate. Just don’t see those issues. Ray does the best job with camera placement.

@robertpirisky8678 Жыл бұрын

That, was a darn good video Ray

@BWGPEI Жыл бұрын

Super powers wane as one ages brother. Get used to it, but do enjoy what you have while you have it. I do appreciate you, just as much as I hate starter motors. They have been one of my banes over the years, along with Bosch alternators.

@isitworthitletssee222 Жыл бұрын

Good and honest 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Bears58 Жыл бұрын

Love the sound effects Ray

@bulldogshouse9970 8 ай бұрын

I don't know Ray sometimes I feel that you are accident prone because again you dropped me on my face😂😂😂

@d.o.5238 Жыл бұрын

Always disconnect the negative battery terminal first and connect it back last. That way, you're never gonna short the positive terminal when unbolting its clamp.

@William_Hada Жыл бұрын

97°F down there already? It's sunny and a nice cool 54°F up here in Connecticut. Beautiful day. :)

@BiologistRyan Жыл бұрын

Give the Astro 150sl a look Ray. I’m in love with the smaller handheld lights. Imagine that hood light they have is pretty good

@louism8217 Жыл бұрын

Looks super similar to the Camry I just did a few weeks ago. Was actually the easiest starter I've ever changed, amd bonus for not laying on my back under the car(have done one in the snow on an old Pontiac).

@ronaldcooper7609 Жыл бұрын

Our 03 Camry starter job was nearly identical. I hope this starter is better than the five auto parts store ones did in the Camry.

@scannerlanier471 Жыл бұрын

Easiest starter ever is the 3.0 ford vulcan engine IMO. A blind 2 year old could do it.

@NikolaiPozdniakov Жыл бұрын

I asked the sales guy NY Auto Show. He said you have to say "Multiple Lexus vehicles". That is the only right way.

@dougmacrae9535 Жыл бұрын

why don't you have covers for the fenders??

@ruoffj 8 ай бұрын

Love always hearing Creed in your videos.

@hestheMaster Жыл бұрын

I love how Ray makes a mundane job look so entertaining!

@buckdashe2571 8 ай бұрын

Did this job in my driveway on my 2010 RX in about thirty minutes. Two things I’m thankful for: 1- starter failed in my driveway 2- I don’t live in the rust belt (everything was like new despite there being 150K miles.) Edit: no glue or anything on hoses, btw

@TheOnespeedbiker Жыл бұрын

The exposed ground wire(s) is a known fail point with these starters especially in the salt belt which is why Rich (Ford Boss Me) always coats them with liquid electrical tape to give them extra life.

@mayhemsmaster5050 Жыл бұрын

Wait, what ,huh?!?!? First you have nonsensical ramblings, then a. Rubber thing caught on the nuts, and the country de grax something caught in the wrong hole? Seriously, thank you for another awesome, educational video. I truly enjoy all of your videos and have for quite awhile, and will continue to enjoy my morning coffee. You are truly a breath of fresh air... and very much enjoy your rambling... nonsensical and all.🙏💜

@SHDW-nf2ki Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray Love your videos Thank you for the calm attitude, it's nice to check in and just see some good honest stuff when you've had a long day

@matt_1984_ Жыл бұрын

Good video Ray.

@alicetaylor1001 Жыл бұрын

The long-awaited anticipated battery cleaning Thank you so much You made my day

@boblemon2103 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t had a good battery cleaning video in a while and we got a bonus starter replacement…

@SeanBZA Жыл бұрын

Yup, got a box of those clips, and they have come in use for replacing many broken ones.

@bradkline4023 Жыл бұрын

Ray, you are such a hoot, listening to your commentary.

@wilcleno1866 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful job well done Ray. Tell Luren we got her card today and thanks. (Bill, Sue and Katy)

@garynewell6947 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video as always Ray good day to you Ray hope your good love your content but the most important thing is to have your self a great day Ray

@lampi5115 Жыл бұрын

Another entertaining video!

@northernmichfish1438 Жыл бұрын

"The rubbers in the way of me grabbing the nuts"...think it's on wrong...personal problems. Love the vids.

@francodeiuliis1562 Жыл бұрын

Nice work 👍 Cheers from Nova Scotia

@chrisbailey5055 Жыл бұрын

9:15 the smoke from the previous day seemed to be the nail in the nail of the coffin.

@chrischallacombe3477 Жыл бұрын

YAY!! You ALWAYS get a LIKE from me with Brake Clean sound effects!! Cheers brother!

@_ketosucks1355 Жыл бұрын

Lexus having a large amount of beauty covers

@lawrencenoverojr3096 Жыл бұрын

Word Ray, use your words😊

@patrickchavez3848 Жыл бұрын

Ok you got me. I thought it was gonna be a sad mondaine Monday with no rain man video and POW just when all seemed lost we get a new video!! Now it'll be a good day.😊

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Would greasing that bare copper ground cable on the new starter help prevent the corrosion? Maybe a schmear of dielectric?

@patd4346 Жыл бұрын

Do what Eric O would do, Fluid Film it.

@matthewholzinger1042 Жыл бұрын

I don't worry about inside connections. But anything outside I put a dab of Vaseline. Dielectric or Fluid Film types should work as well. I also Vaseline the battery terminals and hold down. Also some bolts. Vaseline is cheap and clings well. Any bulb I remove gets a little bit too.

@JDH3666 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. A little dab will do ya

@proforguns Жыл бұрын

I like the product link Thank You!

@chosipian Жыл бұрын

love your videos

@chuckreardon935 Жыл бұрын

Having a Bad Day Just watch Ray. Thanks .

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Good video and repair As always Was entertaining @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@Spectrum_Auto_Spa 9 ай бұрын

FYI. Magic eraser and a little Dawn dish soap does wonders for snap on soft handles.

@ckm-mkc Жыл бұрын

I recently bought a Craftsman underhood light which was less than $100 and uses regular Craftsman 20v batteries. Works great, way brighter than other underhood lights I've used, and it folds in 2 so you can stand it up....

@jesussantiago7260 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on Lexi for plural addressable/acknowledging of said Lexi is such a way. I'd imagine that's how you'd say it. I've addressed the same way to the brand before I watched you on the tube so it's ironic you have, not "got" said things the way I do on the channel as a tech and human/father/DIY unit myself alike and it is strikingly resembling my nostalgic chord. Love watching Ray. I feel I watch my own hands working sometimes watching you. 🤙🔧✨️👌

@dalescribner3070 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a couple of those mag etic based lights like you use. Now I am picking them up off the floor all the time. But they are handy and give me exercise😅.

@MrRuck-ho6th Жыл бұрын

"The rubber's in the way I can't get a good grip on the nuts. This gooooes, oh I'm in the wrong hole that's the problem." Hahahahahahah!🤣🤣🤣🤣Yeah I know, I'm a forty-year-old child!

@marymulrooney1334 Жыл бұрын

Ya, had to replace my battery the other day. I hate losing all my set radio stations.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Fun Facts Toyota never uses 13mm bolts or nuts on any vehicle because the number is unlucky 12mm or 14mm are more common used in place of a 13mm @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@itsadogslife...8825 Жыл бұрын

Having been an auto sparky for over thirty years, I test run the starter ( or alternator etc) before cursing and swearing over a dud new part. Saves time and frustration. Just how we do it in Kiwi land.

@tarundoerga Жыл бұрын

That third clip at the end 😂

@AKChryslertech Жыл бұрын

Lol you became a mobile mechanic for a little while! Welcome to the club!

@phoenixrider9341 7 ай бұрын

so, i work at Toyota, the glue that you see we use to hold the lines in when new as well as try and allow some form of lubrication when installing them, its a way to allow us to build the cars faster, but the glue is just there really, we dont know why we have to put it on there but we do, the clips alone will hold the lines just fine but its how the vehicle was designed before production so we have to use it