Thank you for the helpful tips and attention to detail.
@MechaniclifeJDM20 сағат бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@prc76292 күн бұрын
2012 Sequoia Platinum. I had to remove the radiator hose closest to the power steering pump to get enough clearance. This project has been zero fun but saved some $. 4 hrs in I have the new alternator installed. Tomorrow evening will install Steering pump next then button everything up.
@MechaniclifeJDM2 күн бұрын
Great tips for others who might be searching for information on the newer models, and if its a challenge it will only amplify the level of accomplishment you will feel when the job is completed. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Consider liking and subscribing.
@DrivenMind3 күн бұрын
Im finding its rarely the regulator, but the tracks that let the window get out of alignment which breaks the regulator when used.
@MechaniclifeJDM3 күн бұрын
Highly possible But also dirt build up within the tracks causing higher friction
@davewatt284 күн бұрын
Thanks for explaining in such detail. I learned heaps of important things. Full credit to you
@MechaniclifeJDM4 күн бұрын
So nice of you, thanks very much.
@ToniML2007 күн бұрын
Hi, I have watched this video over and over many times. I've also read this video's comments and your replies to them, in one of them you said if a Diesel injector is ticking it should be replaced. I have a Golf VII 1.6 TDI (diesel) with original Delphi injectors. At least one of them is ticking (I'll send you a video later). They have never been cleaned. Car has 165k KM (about 100k miles), was mostly driven in busy town conditions by the previous owner. No idea what quality fuel they used (the in-tank fuel pump is also very loud - same sound as here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrSAncSYycfdimg.html ). Is it worth trying to clean the injectors or shall I just replace them? I have seen other cars with the same engine as this. After many miles they had the same ticking noise (and fuel pump noise), but new ones don't come with this noise.
@MechaniclifeJDM7 күн бұрын
There are many styles of diesel fuel injectors, some naturally generate small ticking noises. It’s the louder noises you have to worry about, or if one is making a different noise than all the rest of them, then that would be a good indication that the injector is either dirty, worn out and failing or has a fuel supply issue or even mechanical damage. Another thing to consider is that injectors don’t always just hard fail, sometimes they just do not meter the fuel correctly, too much or too little over long period of time, causing wear to the engine because of fuel washing the cylinder walls, fuel diluting the oil, or running lean, causing it to run hotter and work harder. Then there are also exhaust system damages which can occur. You can do an oil change, run it normally for a bit and then have an oil analysis done, but I would watch a video on how to properly collect example so that you do not contaminate it and end up with false readings. This as well as checking your fuel consumption will help you determine if you have an over/under fueling condition. Don’t just throw parts at it, there are people out there who can bench test these injectors as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@ToniML2007 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM Thank you for the in-depth reply! The noise I am talking about is fairly loud, louder than the normal engine noise (normal: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNeDq9eUus7GqJs.html vs mine: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nch4eb2LspuvfHU.html ). I listened using a screwdriver each injector, one of them (probably 3rd from left to right) was ticking louder, but I am not a mechanic and I am unsure if my testing was correctly conducted. As for the injectors not metering the fuel correctly, would that not appear on an OBD test while driving the car? I have done that with two mechanics and both confirmed my injectors measure good. I know my EGR valve is stuck open, it never closes all the way. Could that cause this noise at idle? I know it causes a ticking of sorts at certain loads. Analyzing an oil sample is not an option in Romania, no such service is available, except overseas and it's pricey. Unless necessary, I wouldn't resort to this. As for my fuel consumption, it's high only when the engine reaches that load that causes ticking because of the EGR valve being open. Otherwise, consumption is normal I would say. I am definitely trying to avoid replacing the injectors - they are expensive - , but I doubt my mechanic has professional tools to clean them. Depending on how thorough the cleaning process must be, I could ask them to do it. What do you advise?
@MechaniclifeJDM7 күн бұрын
Definitely take care of that stuck open EGR valve first then monitor weekly to see if your injectors sounds are changing at all. I feel safe to assume that you have changed your fuel filters
@ToniML2007 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM Alright, that's what I'll do, thank you! Of course, the fuel filter was changed back in April 2023 when the car was bought and in April 2024 again. This noise was already on the car when we bought it, but yeah, we weren't careful enough to notice it in time.
@Bonneville-b3m7 күн бұрын
Hope you get your money back due to recall. Junk!
@MechaniclifeJDM7 күн бұрын
I wish, they never made it a recall and now I have done sooo many more its crazy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Bonneville-b3m7 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM BMW water pump recalls all over the news today so check
@josephcarranza55339 күн бұрын
Hey bro, how do I know if it’s the window regulator or Window clip that’s broken
@josephcarranza55339 күн бұрын
Before removing and buying the parts, of course
@MechaniclifeJDM8 күн бұрын
You will have to pull the panel and visually inspect. However, at the rate these parts are failing, I strongly suggest that you buy and replace both, if you can swing the cash. Go in there once with quality parts and do a careful job and it will all be good to go for a good long time. Thanks for watching and commenting, follow up with us here once you repair it.
@josephcarranza55338 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM thanks boss
@MechaniclifeJDM8 күн бұрын
You’re very welcome but there is no boss here, just a humble servant of God. Thanks for being a supporter.
@josephcarranza55337 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM amen
@rayjumma847510 күн бұрын
Great video. I heard the hpfp needs to go in a certain way, more like timing the pump with the engine. Do you know if that's true?
@MechaniclifeJDM10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting, no timing of the pomp is necessary on this vehicle. That idea most likely comes from medium to heavy duty trucks with diesel injection pumps, a lot of those must be timed.
@jonathondeeds342312 күн бұрын
Great you explained nothing about how to fill oil into the trans
@MechaniclifeJDM11 күн бұрын
Maybe watch it again, friend, but only this time do not fast-forward through because….. Starting at 11:08. All the way to 24:30 I give you every detail you need. I fix failing cars, I can’t help you with your particular level of attention to detail, good luck.
@yamilguarascio809414 күн бұрын
Is it possible to move the valvetronic actuator manually without the diagnostic tool ? Or does it have to be exact to a certain degree. Will my readings be way off if I don’t have a diagnostic tool to set it up? Thank you
@MechaniclifeJDM14 күн бұрын
There is a hole on the back of the motor for an allen to fit into so that you may move it manually, you must set it at close to the max lift position as you can get
@yamilguarascio809413 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM thanks alot. Great video by the way!
@MauriceSamra-uc6fj16 күн бұрын
Do you have a part number for the oil seal at the insertion point? And the pn for the bearing at that oil seal? Thank you.
@MechaniclifeJDM15 күн бұрын
No but it is easy to obtain Call BMW with the last seven characters of your VIN or go on the real OEM website with it, trust that it is incredibly easy to find those part numbers, but why is it that you have an interest in the bearing?
@MauriceSamra-uc6fj15 күн бұрын
@jdmtechllc6589 The oil seal is what I've tried to find but I thought you mentioned inspecting the bearing so I thought it may be something that needs replacing at some point. Was going to log the PN.
@MechaniclifeJDM15 күн бұрын
@@MauriceSamra-uc6fj Good idea, but I only mentioned inspection because you are right there, not really because I noticed any failure trends.
@MauriceSamra-uc6fj15 күн бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM Got it! 👍
@MauriceSamra-uc6fj16 күн бұрын
Best video; well done; tooling, tips, and torque settings saved me a bunch of time.
@MechaniclifeJDM15 күн бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching, please like and consider subscribing, thanks again.
@EternalFOE21 күн бұрын
i cant really do this on a warm engine my car wint start would that be fine
@cantstopme110123 күн бұрын
I have a 2014 Fiat 500L 1.4L turbo 4 door. I am having trouble finding the regulator-motor assembly that fits my car for the front driver's side window.. On E-bay they say they are all for the Fiat 500 cars. Can you help me?
@whiptedoable23 күн бұрын
Just wish you would have showed us exactly what you did from start to finish like removing the door panel for first timers
@whiptedoable19 күн бұрын
This is the second time I've had to do it in the last year so I have to go out and buy the tools to remove the panel I bought the Phillips screwdriver Allen wrenches and now I need to know the size socket to remove those nuts holding in the window regulator
@dmounticure23 күн бұрын
Great video which was very helpful and informative! Thank you so much my man.
@WayToManyAssassins24 күн бұрын
Can collapsed mounts cause vibration at higher speeds or just at idle/stopped at lights? I have had my driveshaft serviced so only last thing is engine or tranny mounts.
@TheLastFireKnight25 күн бұрын
Great video. Showing it actually being done would be a big help
@RukiyePal25 күн бұрын
You already open door that's not work this way you should show beginning
@gettingpast439128 күн бұрын
wow I can't thank you enough for this video. This is so incredibly helpful thank you!
@user-pb5ql8ng6e28 күн бұрын
The one question I have. How and did you use to clean the components? Thanks, mark
@64arguzАй бұрын
I just REPLACED the throttle body unit for a new one, I have low idle rpm and the vehicle shakes really bad , I used another method for “idle relearn” and no improvement ☹️ I’ll try yours 😔 Update: the new throttle body I installed in my Tacoma comes with instructions how to setup the idle, one of the choices is what you explain , unfortunately I tried something else 🤦♂️👍💪
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
It’s all a part of the fun! Thanks for watching and commenting friend. Welcome to the channel, we are happy to have you. Consider following up here to let us know how it works out for you. Thanks again.
@randypozdnikoff4099Ай бұрын
New Sub, thanks
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
Welcome!
@justmyopinion8395Ай бұрын
Are you sure? Because my check engine light comes on and goes away after 20 seconds but when I plug in my scanner it says cat and O2 sensors not ready. It’s a 2002 civic.
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
You are working with an older generation than what is shown in the video, newer the year the crazier on board emissions systems got. They made our own cars to tell on themselves 😂
@justmyopinion8395Ай бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDMOh 👌thanks. I drove a few more miles and the rest of the monitors set. 50 miles of driving total after having the battery disconnected.
@marcellhall8691Ай бұрын
No way brother it fixed mine for now 🙏
@GregoryFamily123Ай бұрын
Nice video! Just realized I screwed up the plug threads on my Simpson pressure washer that has this Honda gx270 The pressure washer is like $1300 these days so I’m hoping to pull the head off and replace it with clean threads. Do you think this is worth it? What are the probabilities that some shavings got down in there and messed up the engine?
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and for commenting buddy, I am glad you liked the video. You can pull the head and take it along with the spark plug down to a reputable local machine shop for a Helocoil, or some sort of thread insert repair like a time-cert. Don’t forget to get a new head gasket, muffler gasket, carb gaskets and spark plug; Get genuine Honda parts for the gaskets but in aftermarket I have had good results with the E3 spark plug. I would change the oil and vacuum the cylinder when the head is off and run the piston up and down by hand cranking slowly, should be fine. Don’t forget to torque the head down evenly and to specification, do not over torque it and adjust the valves properly upon reinstalling everything.
@AGa-yd6idАй бұрын
I need help, the lights won’t come on and all the fuses and relays are good….
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
Disconnect your negative battery terminal and search online for the BCM repair for your specific model
@twotone9908Ай бұрын
What is list of tools I need
@twotone9908Ай бұрын
Where can I get the door panel removal tool
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
Napa, O’reilly’s or Amazon
@viclaz2Ай бұрын
Honda shoul idle at what rpm?
@MarkWerner-GillumАй бұрын
Good stuff bro. I appreciate the bit about the shields. I left mine off for looks but I saved them so I'll put them back on. I should have known there was a purpose.z the timing advantage ce is good info too. All good stuff thanks
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment brother and I hope your build goes well.
@MLeung-vl7weАй бұрын
An annoying squeak from the ball joint on the lower control arm where the fork attaches on my 2014 F15 X5. I have a new part for over 2 yrs, but never installed it. As a temporary hack, I inject some motor oil with a syringe into the boot. Once the oil reached the metal-to-metal contact, the squeak was gone. No tear in the boot, so no rust. Probably just some original grease rubbed away from the metal parts. Removing that big bolt from the fork and ball joint from the knuckle is intimidating. Thanks for the torque specs and reminding me to torque at ride height when I decide to replace.
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
No doubt brother Good hack with the oil injection, as grease often dries out and or separates, especially in very hot climates. Hang a grease gun vertically on a wall near a bench in a hot garage and you’ll see this principle in action. Then when it fails to distribute while the suspension is moving with very little travel and very repetitively on the same spot, then we have the squeaking. Nice hack, but maybe clean the area and apply a little bit of some high-quality silicone like hondabond to keep it in extra long-term. another good hack with ball joints is to spray them with AT-205, it is a polymer seal rejuvenator, meant for engine oil, but I’ve used it on my boat, bellows, bushings and ball joint boots for years, it really helps out with the rubber under the vehicle lasting much longer especially in a dry climate like here in Southern California
@MLeung-vl7weАй бұрын
I'd first injected a silicon spray, but it was too thin and wore off quickly. The ball joint is poorly designed IMO. Its actually upside down. The ball part and joint part is on the top, so grease will eventually melt downwards, thus leaving exposed metal-to-metal. Ideally, injecting something like Super Lube Silicone Lube would be best. I know that WD40 and any petroleum-based produce will dry out rubber parts. I usually soak all rubber boots, suspending air bags, and bushings with a silicon spray using a straw whenever I'm done with working under the car. I'll give At-205 a try.
@Atlas-fearlessАй бұрын
Very helpful and it Worked . Thank you so much 🙏
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching and commenting friend!
@ThePlayerlaneАй бұрын
I did these a while back was the best thing I did
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
Same here, very noticeable improvement in the drive quality, thanks for watching and commenting friend!
@1nner.w0rldАй бұрын
Posting this for my note-to-self bc I'm just a girl🎀 Tools Needed: Allen Wrench, Socket Wrench, Philips Head Screw Driver, Trim Tools, Silicone Lubricant Spray (for window tracks) @2:10 - Door Panel Screws @2:34 (5mm allen head screws) @2:48 (5mm allen head screws) @3:24 @5:02 - Locate Door Panel Clips @5:09 @6:05 - Door Handle Cable @9:40 @7:20 - Take Razor Knife & Unstick Foam Covering @8:23 - Window Glass Clip Attacher @11:55 @1:45 - Tape Window @10:01 - Electrical Connecter @10:54 - Regulator Nuts (off) @11:18 - Regulator Disassembly @15:09 - Regulator Assembly @16:03 - Regulator Nuts (on) @16:57 - Re-Align Window @18:05
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
You are NOT just a girl, you’re smart, nice work, thanks for watching, be careful for moving parts in the door panel when energized, let us all know how the repair goes for you.
@1nner.w0rldАй бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDMthank you so much, that’s very uplifting ! I was following along very well up until i was just abt to install the new regulator… 🤦♀️ i accidentally bought the new one w/o a motor & as i tried to affix the old motor onto the new assembly, the wires sprung loose & it all unraveled 😂 i will be buying a different one w/ a motor already on it lol
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
@@1nner.w0rld😂 lesson learned on that one, it happens, even to the professionals, at least you weren’t injured, hopefully you have it back together already and working good by the time you see this. Follow up here either way. What state are you out of?
@1nner.w0rldАй бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM I completely failed… the entire window glass shattered 😔 just kidding lol the replacement was a success ! it was surprisingly easy, so thanks again 🙏🏼 I was also wondering can WD-40 be used as a silicone lubricant spray like shown in the video ? & I’m out of tampa, FL !
@1nner.w0rldАй бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM ok got’cha, good thing i asked 😮💨 & what a coincidence, small world lol
@MechaniclifeJDMАй бұрын
I made a mistake on the passenger side strut assembly, had to correct it after, can you find it?
@MightyenaPocketMonster2 ай бұрын
I work on a ship and when I go out for a month or two I always disconnect the battery on my 07 4.7L Tundra and my 07 Honda Pilot. I have done it 100 times at least and never did this. Never did anything except charge the battery, connect and drive. Never any issue. Am I somehow damaging my autos?
@chadrathbone2 ай бұрын
Why does it happen?
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Debris building up in the trigger is the theory
@chadrathbone2 ай бұрын
@@MechaniclifeJDM thanks I’ll use my compressor to air it out.
@Glenn-jz4we2 ай бұрын
Very informative! Didn’t have rewind to understand what you were talking about.👏
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@153RAMIREZ2 ай бұрын
we race dirt sprints would love to see more we run the honda 270 9 hp
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Did you see part 2?
@juangalue21202 ай бұрын
And now I'm even more afraid about the work's quality the mechanic is doing right now in my car... 😢. Great vid❤
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@juangalue21202 ай бұрын
Hello. I hope you can help please. Unfortunately I cracked the a/t oil pan and caused a oil leakage. I found the new oil pan, do you recommend tho change ALL the oil in the system to a new one or just add the ew one to the one that it's already in the system? I have a genesis coupe 2011 3.8 v6 automatic. Please help me, I don't know what yo do
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Sorry that happened to you friend, hopefully it wasn’t driven too long being low on fluid. Watch this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jr1dZ9N0md_SYJs.htmlsi=rRikVqUaAz9luxHj Then ask any questions you may have It will better explain the fluid filling process although it is on an 8 speed
@shidukirider2 ай бұрын
First time watching your videos, excellent tips man! Love the tool brand satire, glad to see a fellow mechanic that isn’t a tool snob. I have all brands and sometimes it just doesn’t make sense to spend too much money on something you don’t use all the time.
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@lilnutsack41222 ай бұрын
Holy sh*t this was the most informative video I’ve ever seen I’ve watched it twice already and I plan to watch it a few more times as I build my gx270 great video
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope yours rips like ours, let us know how it goes.
@trulegend73922 ай бұрын
Those e12 below the ground bolt were the ones that stripped I was replacing a water pump and those threads stripped, would this be the same procedure?
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
The threads in the block stripped?
@troydubb2 ай бұрын
Wow this was driving me insane, thank you so much for the knowledge!
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Biokemist-o3k2 ай бұрын
New subscriber here!! I just heard you say you made a decent amount of money with this setup. How did you advertise and also how do you charge. I just bought one of these cabinets off Facebook and I have been upgrading it. I believe I am going t try and find another one and turn it into a vapor blast cabinet. I am in Pennsylvania by the way. What type of work do you do with your cabinet. Are you a mechanic? thank you my friend for such an awesome video!!
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, subscribing and taking the time to comment John, we appreciate you. I rebuild some very specific parts for tour buses, and I use this blast cabinet to clean those parts but a good niche is motorcycle rebuilders or buying motorcycle parts secondhand from a salvage, and restoring them with your blaster set up. I am in fact, a mechanic, and again you’re welcome for the video. Thank you for watching and taking the time.
@TheMuzikTrail2 ай бұрын
The radar & lidar confirms the cops opinion. Dude not actually depending on the device if he trained the ticket will stick if he got a lidar gun ur probably fxcked
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
No, got off easy…🫡
@user-vj8yo4pi8h2 ай бұрын
This video could not be any better explained. It killed my fears from fixing mine. Let hope I can do it now. Thank you so much for your time. God bless.
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Ask any questions you need to ask if you happen to get stuck, thanks for watching and commenting
@whiptedoable23 күн бұрын
Yeah without breaking the plastic clip
@Brocambro12 ай бұрын
A question, bro. I know u posted this video a while back. I just hope you are still around. How did you remove the black metalic shield? Before or after dropping the sway bar?
@MechaniclifeJDM2 ай бұрын
Still here, happy to help Please explain your question a little more in detail, so I can try to remember which shield exactly you are asking about here brother. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. Like and subscribe.