Great video. Any idea where I can get a new spring?
@stevek3270Ай бұрын
@@jimmcginley89 leadersrpmshop.com, Amazon and eBay all have them.
@jimmcginley89Ай бұрын
@@stevek3270 thank you kind sir!
@jamestlynn2 ай бұрын
Dude, you are a lifesaver. I recently drained my inground, 25,000 gallon pool to clean it. Then I saw these fear-mongering videos from pool KZfaqrs and about pools popping up from HSP and have been scrambling to find the right tool since the plug is tightly closed and I can’t get it with a normal wrench or channel lock. So I’ve been Running back and forth Lowe’s Home Depot Leslie’s Harbor Freight nothing. Then I saw your video and went back to Lowe’s. Got the piece you used, opened the plug in 2 seconds, and just as suspected there was ZERO hydrostatic pressure under my pool but at least I can sleep now. We did have heavy rains here in East Texas so I didn’t want tot take any chances because I cannot afford to replace my pool.
@stevek32702 ай бұрын
I am glad I could help.
@bigmo40562 ай бұрын
What if the driver side is hot and the passenger side is cold?
@hangingatthegulf.38892 ай бұрын
Then you are probably low on refrigerant. If you have a gauge, check it out. If you are not too low, turning on the rear a/c will help. A $10 can from walmart should have you back to cool.
@andrewhoney54763 ай бұрын
How do you take the white piece off that covers the actuator?
@rexxx7775 ай бұрын
I had the same problem where one of the springs snapped. However it snapped only a few coils in and I managed to bend the larger left over bit and created a working spring that's just a bit narrower but works fine with plenty of spring. I've saved $50 on a new spring.
@stevek32705 ай бұрын
Since this video, I had to do the job again. They dont last long.
@rexxx7775 ай бұрын
@stevek3270 well that sucks. And they're not cheap. A ripoff for a little spring.
@timberecek94777 ай бұрын
They sell the tool just for that, it’s great, it has a wider edge so you can apply more force if need be and not damage the piece👍
@stevek32707 ай бұрын
That sounds good. I didnt want to buy more tools, and was on the very last row. It works fantastic, and absolutely no force was needed. Any damage that might have been done, (none was) would have been covered by the baseboard.
@timberecek94777 ай бұрын
@@stevek3270 very nice 👍 keep it coming
@jordancard575810 ай бұрын
Do you know the size of the bolts I’d need?
@stevek327010 ай бұрын
I am sorry, I do not.
@m.shawnwallace1056 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for posting the video! I just did this on my GTX and having that torx size in advance really helped out.
@hangingatthegulf.3889 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad I could help.
@kelbymorgan Жыл бұрын
Great detailed video! I’m about to help my cousin replace the mode selector servo on his 2010 RX350. Does it look like the mode selector servo can be replaced without pulling the dash? It looks like the mode selector is right above the temp servo shown in your video.
@hangingatthegulf.3889 Жыл бұрын
If the dash is like mine, you will not have to remove the dash. I would have been able to get it out of mine with the way I did this. With that being said, I do not know if the Lexus is set up like this. I would assume so, but cant be sure.
@kelbymorgan Жыл бұрын
@@hangingatthegulf.3889 it looks very similar- if not the same.
@kelbymorgan Жыл бұрын
Update: the Lexus RX350 is exactly the same, however, there is a cover that goes over the servos to hold them in place. Wish I could attach a pic. I got the screws out of the cover, but I’m afraid to break the cover if I pull too hard.
@kelbymorgan Жыл бұрын
Update: I was able to swap the mode servo out on the Lexus. However, the new one isn’t working either. Air is still stuck on the face vents. I just replaced the AC amplifier and that didn’t fix it. Any suggestions on further troubleshooting? ALLDATA says to check that wiring harness to the servos. However, it’s difficult to check that harness because the plastic connectors that go to the servos have IC chips in them.
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
@@kelbymorgan Are you sure the servo isnt moving at all? If you can, connect it to the harness, but dont install it, then see if the servo actually moves. It could be fine, and be jammed up at the gears. Most of the problems I am seeing with these are the gears coming apart and jamming up.
@speedan9426 Жыл бұрын
@Steve K where did you get your part from?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
Rockauto
@rudysmachado5747 Жыл бұрын
Great vid!👍🏻My prob is on driver side. Considering all the trouble involved, I may skip and giv to my mech. Will hope it’s just a gear thang and go frm there. 😅
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
Before the mechanic, what is it doing? is it working sometimes or never?
@rudysmachado5747 Жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 it’s super cool on pass side, but not as cool on drivers. * we don’t hav individual temp Ctrl knobs for this 2011 highlander. Gona cursorily move things around down, under the dash and c if it helps🫰🏻
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
@@rudysmachado5747 If yours has the rear a/c option, turn on the rear a/c.
@jerryjackson3093 Жыл бұрын
P R O M O S M 🌸
@Liloo-nh8ry Жыл бұрын
If a leave a little water enough to cover the drain… do I still need to remove the drain plug? Am I still at risk of pool popping out?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
I dont know enough about this to give you solid advise. I would hate to put your pool at risk with a good guess. You should probably ask a pool company/builder in your area. Sorry.
@Liloo-nh8ry Жыл бұрын
Are you doing this so the pool doesn’t pop out?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
Yes. I live at sea level, and didnt want to take any chances.
@9az56t82 Жыл бұрын
Hello, your video was very informative. I live in Florida too. I'm about to start that project myself, I already removed the tiles and the grout. But I have an issue with water keep coming up through the drain. I think I might have a solution, first I can't seem to close off the drain enough there is always water coming. My idea is I'm putting a reducer in the drain from a 2" threaded side to a 2" slip joint so I can glue a 2 foot pipe. This should stop the small leak around the drain ( I can't get all the sand out from the treads so it leaks) it should stop the leak at the drain, and with the top uncapped the water should come up the pipe, that should relive the water pressure trapped below the pool. I can use a type of bilge pump that can suck the water coming from the pipe so it won't overflow!!! I'd like to know what people think about this??? If you can keep the bowl of the pool dry, then you won't have a difference of discoloration. About the hydraulic cement drying fast is in Florida the water is warm, so if the don't so much to do. But gallons of water in the REFRIGERATOR, that willslow down the drying time, I've done it before.
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
I like the fridge idea, but as far as the water from the drain, Its not that its trapped under the pool, its that I live at sea level, 30ft from the ocean. You might have an easier time if you are not right near the sea. The only way to slow it down was a plug. I was also concerned with the pool popping up due to the pressure under it.
@davidbowsher879 Жыл бұрын
That piece you broke. I used a pick to pry the top tab up and the bottom tab down while pulling on the piece gently. Then used a pick to pry the clip on the side over its peg and it just slipped off. Takes about 15 seconds.
@caddieman4ever Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir, my wife has a 2013 Nissan Juke with 114,000 miles on it, I had replaced the Mass Air Flow sensor last year dued to a P0101 code, and I noticed the the oil consumption is more that ever before with no leaks, so when research the issue, the PCV valve was apart of a possible problem, and I know for sure that it the original factory one. But after changing the MAF sensor last year with a OEM Nissan part, the code came back on recently. Looking at one of your comments, the person said by changing the PCV valve it clear his P0101 code, so I hope that the case for my wife's car. 👍🏽👍🏽
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
I hope so too. Please let me know if it works.
@caddieman4ever Жыл бұрын
Will do.
@starrwars2655 Жыл бұрын
You can use a little hook tool to pull lower tab down. I'm a girl and it worked for me.
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a good idea.
@starrwars2655 Жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 that was the easy task, now I've got to figure how to reassemble and put it back!
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
@@starrwars2655 It went back together much easier then taking it apart. Try it before you button it up, but make sure there is adequate pressure on the gear so it doesnt get pushed away from the arms again.
@gerardhakobyan2740 Жыл бұрын
I was curious to know how the product is holding up so far. I'm considering using this product but there is not much info on the internet to do a research. Thanks!
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
I have to say I am happy with it. I can see the old white plaster on the corner edge of the shelf, but I think that is more my fault then the products. It is only one the one spot, and it looks like I didnt put enough on. Other then that, It looks like it did when I put it on.
@GoGrandpa Жыл бұрын
Your awesome
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@steveholloway8576 Жыл бұрын
Camera person sounds so sweet , let her talk 2
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
I tried to get her to be in front of the camera, she has no interest. The only reason she was willing to hold the camera was because it was her car I was fixing.
@steveholloway8576 Жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 well she is willing to get involved, so that's a plus or minus depending 😉.....
@JPtruthvalueseek Жыл бұрын
my heater doesn't work but cooling works fine. Would that be a bad blend door actuator?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
Its possible, but it could also be the heater core, your thermostat, and some other things. Is yours also the dual climate that passenger and driver can pick their own temp? If so, check both sides.
@BassMan77 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Soo much!!! Fixed my P0101 issue on my 2013 Nissan Juke.
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
That is awesome, I am glad I could help.
@gosgraproperties8687 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@SalYourPalChencho Жыл бұрын
Do you have the part numbers for the motor replacements?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
The one I ordered was GPD 1712382 from Rockauto. I did return it though since I didnt need it.
@tommy1234565142 Жыл бұрын
Having the same problem with mine. Gear is not aligned. I was thinking about cutting mine. Did you not cut yours?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
What part are you talking about? The funnel was the only thing that was in the way, and I broke it, everything else just was taken apart, then put back together correctly, no cutting.
@bkbeck1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve having same issue with my 2013 highlander. Having trouble pulling whole assembly out though love to see how you re installed it
@seanb2491 Жыл бұрын
This has to be my issue as well was it hard to align them all up any tips
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
It was a little hard, you need patience. You have to look at the path of the nipples before connecting them. Make sure it makes sense. And after you have them lined up, try the a/c, heat, defroster and make sure it works before putting it all back together.
@jeremyvreeland8916 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff sir! I have run into this as a mechanic many times. The usual cause is that the foam seal around the damper door gets wet and then freezes shut. Then the owner changes the temp control and the actuator twists the cam off the pins and or strips the gearset within the actuator.
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
That is a good theory, but this particular car is a garage kept car in central Florida. I think it just happened to jump a few teeth. Thank you for the insight.
@arjuntamang1981 Жыл бұрын
Ok Ok Ok Ok just call you 😊❤😊😊
@rubengonzalez7417 Жыл бұрын
how long did this take you ..start to finish ?
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
About 10 days. One day to drain, then power wash, then acid wash, then tsp wash. That was about two days worth. Then a day to find all the hollow spots, and chip them out, and remove all the tile. Then a day to repair the hollow spots, and repair the bull nose. Another day to replace the tile, then a day to do one coat of sidercrete, a day (if I remember right) to let it set up, then another day to do final coat.
@georgeburns84472 жыл бұрын
This guy's an idiot. Going around with an f'n screwdriver. WTF. Total amateur. And by the way, Cementall is not hydraulic cement like he says around 6:51.
@frankmendola62662 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve I agree great video! Have a question about work time of the product. Did you have help doing this and once a batch is mixed how long was it workable? How much water was added to make it thinner? Thanks
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
Now that it has been a year and a half since I did it, I am not as sure about the amount of water I used, but I believe it was at least a quart, but could have been as much as a gallon. I just dont remember. I did have help. My son was rolling it while I was blading it. As we got closer to the end of the pale, I would take over the rolling, while he would start a new batch. Before we started using water, the batches were way too thick, and would start drying too fast. That made it very difficult to keep up. Once we started adding water, it made all the difference in the world. It was easier to go on, looked better, didnt dry too fast. I could have done it by myself with the water added.
@frankmendola62662 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve much appreciated!
@suprola79612 жыл бұрын
They must be reaching that age where this is becoming a problem. Thanks for the video, I just repaired mine tonight.
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
Was your motor bad?
@suprola79612 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 motor was good, it was the gearing mechanism. I moved things around and it started working again.
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
@@suprola7961 Thats great, exactly what mine was.
@martinserrano60914 ай бұрын
So changing this will work for both side?
@suprola79614 ай бұрын
@@martinserrano6091yes
@tomgan34242 жыл бұрын
Steve, great video. what do you need to retie? thin set mortar? or some kind of tile grout for pool? thanks.
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
I used Home depot flex bond for the thinset, it lists Bathroom,Countertop,Exterior wall,Floor,Interior wall,Kitchen Backsplash,Shower,Swimming pool,Tub surround as suitable locations. For grout I used polyblend plus that lists the following as suitable locations, Can be used on floors, walls, countertops, tub surrounds, showers and in submerged conditions (swimming pools, spas, water features and fountains). Also from Home depot.
@missilpeludo88132 жыл бұрын
Good idea!!!
@stevek3270 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@liliamonroy90282 жыл бұрын
can u help me ? my juke has oil on the tube of intake , changing this valve can be the solution ?
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
It is possible, but not the only possibility. When you're dealing with a turbocharged or supercharged engine, a small amount of oil in the air intake is usually considered normal. But an excessive accumulation of oil indicates a problem, such as faulty turbocharger/supercharger seals or an obstructed turbocharger return line.
@moniqueschaubert34152 жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to order this for my pool. Are you still happy with it??? An what did you use for the hollow spots on bottom of pool???
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
So far I am happy with it. I think the blue looks great, my wife thinks it might be too bright. I used sider-cretes repair stuff for the bottom hollow spots, but when I ran out, I went to home depot and got the cement-all hydraulic cement that does the same thing. store.sider-crete.com/product-p/0929-50lb.htm
@modernwize2 жыл бұрын
is it possible to blend the repair so its not visible?
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
For somebody a little more talented than me, yes. Its a little like matching drywall finish, it take practice.
@lmoore36732 жыл бұрын
Sooooo what happens when you use the T30 and the bolts spin, but don’t come out? I’ve never removed the step before and just had my 1st issue with the step not retracting. Any help is appreciated. This is happening on both sides with all 6 bolts.
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
If you go the other way, will they tighten?
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
I didnt have that problem, but if you can get a flat head screwdriver behind the screw head while spinning with the t30, then use leverage to push it out with the screwdriver while spinning. It might not be easy, but it is doable.
@lmoore36732 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 I tried going the other way and it doesn’t appear like they tighten either. Just continues to spin no matter what way I go. I tried the flat head screwdriver method but it’s difficult to get leverage without causing damage to the plastic. I removed the bolt w no problem it’s the bolts connecting to the ski that I can’t get out.
@lmoore36732 жыл бұрын
Based off another board I saw, it looks like we are possibly in the same area, NPR, FL.
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
@@lmoore3673 Yes.
@Grayson722 жыл бұрын
Which color is that? Ocean Cove?
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
Yes, Ocean Cove. It almost looks electric.
@allen69952 жыл бұрын
👍🏼 thanks for the video and part number. I have the same problem.
@jeremyclark61142 жыл бұрын
Any update on how the pool is doing since you’ve posted this? Thinking about going this route myself. Thanks
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
It still looks great. I would recommend this. LIke I said previously, I would use white instead of blue so it is more uniform in color. Also, I would have thinned out the first coat with water so it wasnt so thick, but over all it is good.
@jeremyclark61142 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve Great to hear
@dha0072 жыл бұрын
Just saw your video. Great job. Wondering why you used cider crete plaster? Did you consider epoxy paint? How is the plaster holding up? Thanks Dan
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
I wanted a more permanent fix. I read a bunch online and the paint had a relatively short life. I was more concerned with the paint removal after it wore out then what it looked and felt like while in use. So far so good with the cider crete. It still looks fantastic other then the discoloration in the "bowl" I dont know why but the bottom of the pool in the deep end is not the same color as the rest. It didnt happen until about a month after filling with water. It doesnt bother me too much though.
@dha0072 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 thank you.
@dha0072 жыл бұрын
2 other questions. Did you acid wash before or after you removed the delaminated areas of plaster? How long do you wait before removing the red stucco tape on tiles? Thanks a lot
@stevek32702 жыл бұрын
@@dha007 I removed the delaminated areas first, then acid washed. I removed the red tape the day after final coat of plaster.
@dha0072 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve. Thanks for the info. I'm using sider repair to repair delaminated areas but i ran out of the stuff.. wondering if you know of a similar product i can use from homedepot?
How much did the project cost you? Do you have a general breakdown?
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
Lets see if I can remember this now. Acid wash, about $20, Box of TSP, $10, 3 bags of hydraulic cement at $50 each, $150. One gallon of concrete primer, I think about $20. A few 5 gallon buckets about $15 total. I purchased 12 kits of sider crete that came to $1716. I got three rollers for about $15, and the squeegee to spread the plaster at $30. That gives an approx total of $1976.
@AquaSystemPools3 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 Thanks
@claykorth72443 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. How old was this pool when you did this?
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
Built in 1997.
@claykorth72443 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270Awesome thanks. I'm buying a house right now with a pool from 1976. Needs work. Do you think the sider crete would work on something this old? The pool guy told me they would plaster over it for 5-6k.
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
@@claykorth7244 Yes, because you have to remove all bad plaster anyway, so the age doesnt really matter. That was the same price quote I was getting.
@300rear273 жыл бұрын
hello Steve! I’m in Florida and I’m very handy guy. Did you ever have any fears of the pool popping out of the ground. I saw you in the video taking out the plug in the main drain. How long did the project take thanks Steve.
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
I was worried, that is why I removed the plug. I left the plug out as much as I could, but every once in a while I would put it in, and pump out what was in the bottom so I could go on to the next step. I do believe that by leaving the plug out as much as i did, caused a little discoloration in the very bottom of the pool. It seams the water level is exactly where a line is. I think from the time I started draining the pool, till I started filling it back up was around two weeks.
@300rear273 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 thanks Steve I appreciate you getting back to me take care regards Sal.
@RoopsPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
I hope it helped in some way.
@roopsramdon3 жыл бұрын
@@stevek3270 It helped. Where did you buy the springs? local dealer said $40 for each spring.
@francisbagnato41603 жыл бұрын
Did you use a bond coat before applying the plaster?
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
No, I dont even remember that being an option when I did mine. I see that they now have it on the sider crete store as a rough Kote kit.
@sgtovey3 жыл бұрын
Very cool and informative!. Saving this video for future reference when I build enough courage to do this myself. Thank you!
@stevek32703 жыл бұрын
No, problem. If you have any specific questions, please dont hesitate to ask.