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Ted's Garage
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Welcome to Ted’s Garage!
Here you’ll find videos about my cars, motorcycles, RVs, and everything else that burns fuel. I’ve had a life long love affair with cars, and do (almost) all my own wrenching on them, having started off as a Jaguar mechanic and now just wrenching for fun, building a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster (Shelby Cobra replica) and fixing everything else that’s broken in my garage - which is everything.
Stick around and hope you enjoy!
Here you’ll find videos about my cars, motorcycles, RVs, and everything else that burns fuel. I’ve had a life long love affair with cars, and do (almost) all my own wrenching on them, having started off as a Jaguar mechanic and now just wrenching for fun, building a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster (Shelby Cobra replica) and fixing everything else that’s broken in my garage - which is everything.
Stick around and hope you enjoy!
Replacing Pitted Exhaust Rockers on the Detroit Diesel Series 60 in my Prevost
Video on a Series 60 Overhead: th-cam.com/video/_HlskQu8k6Q/w-d-xo.html
This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL
Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7
While doing the overhead on my Series 60 I found pitted exhaust rollers.
This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL
Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7
While doing the overhead on my Series 60 I found pitted exhaust rollers.
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Doing the Overhead on the Series 60 in my Prevost (and an uh-oh moment)
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Tools used in this video: Feeler Gauges: amzn.to/4cRbxuC Series 60 Injector Height Tool: amzn.to/4cLS8eG Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base: amzn.to/3SkbFe6 This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com It was time to do the overhead on my Se...
Damper Replacement/VibratechTVD Damper Install on the Detroit Series 60 in a Prevost XL2
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Tools used in this video: 3/4" Drive 650 ft-lb Torque Wrench: amzn.to/48GAfw3 DeWalt 1/2" Impact Gun (high torque!): amzn.to/3Hh4ZaA 3/4" Drive Extensions: amzn.to/3RMlh1O DeWalt Impact Driver: amzn.to/4d1UpSy Rustoleum Paint: amzn.to/4f0VcoT This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Link to video on cutting open the old damper fr...
Cutting open a Caterpillar Diesel Harmonic Damper and What are Torsional Vibrations? (and why care?)
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This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Klutch Band Saw: amzn.to/4bgPkp8 Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com The harmonic damper on my Caterpillar 3126B had gone bad, and I'd replaced it. In this video I talk about the symptoms, torsional vibrations (the reasons why you ...
More Engine Data for Your Diesel RV: Bluefire for Motorhomes Review
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This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com Get Bluefire here: www.bluefire-llc.com/store
Should You Put Super Singles on Your Prevost or Other Bus/RV?
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Link to TST Tire Pressure Monitor: amzn.to/3wbm044 Link to Super Single Conversion Video on my Previous RV: th-cam.com/video/3m9v9vTmYT0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_zOgtljg9l1zWFS- This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com I put super singles on my l...
Flat Towing your Jeep: LOD Black Ops Bumper Install on a Jeep Gladiator (with links to accessories)
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Blue Ox 10,000 lb tow bar: amzn.to/3UA9vaH Blue Ox KarGard Protective Shield: amzn.to/3xYRf32 Orange D-ring Shackles: amzn.to/3WiEeLE Wireless Trailer/Towing Lights: amzn.to/3Wi7q5G Brake Buddy: amzn.to/4aHko13 This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Audio Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageoff...
Detroit Series 60 Oil Change: What Oil to Use? Which Filters to Use? Should You Do Oil Analysis?
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Mobil Delvac Extreme 15W-40 (what I used): amzn.to/3JmBdlJ Shell Rotella 15W-40 (another good option): amzn.to/3U4EHOR Fleetguard LF9620 (what I used): amzn.to/3UjLCoK Fleetguard LF3620 (another good option, what was on the bus before): amzn.to/4dfG06z Link to video on how to jack up a bus: th-cam.com/video/ORaxJS4_7Og/w-d-xo.html Link to video on changing the fluid in an Allison Transmission: ...
Sleep Sounds - Detroit Series 60 Engine Audio - Indianapolis to Kansas City
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Recorded with a Tuscan DR-05X: amzn.to/4cV2TM7 Mount used to mount the recorder in the engine bay: amzn.to/4aKKC2F 23:40 - Start driving 39:00 - Getting on the highway Check out my other sleep sound/ASMR videos: Detroit Diesel Series 60 at idle: th-cam.com/video/wZYLu0xZ94I/w-d-xo.html Detroit Diesel Series 60 at high idle: th-cam.com/video/Xv1LQNalIG4/w-d-xo.html Want to support the channel? P...
How to Change the Fluid and Filter on an Allison B500 (also 3000/4000) Transmission in my Prevost
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Castrol Transynd Gallon: amzn.to/3PLLvQh Castrol Transynd 5-Gallon Bucket: amzn.to/3vAmkZX Tools used in this video: DeWalt 1/2" Impact Gun (high torque!): amzn.to/3Hh4ZaA Brass Punch Set: amzn.to/4aehSPN Link to video on how to jack up a bus: th-cam.com/video/ORaxJS4_7Og/w-d-xo.html Link to video on flushing power steering fluid: th-cam.com/video/oNiORKE_0eM/w-d-xo.html This Video Shot with a ...
Changing all the Shocks on my Prevost XLII
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Tools used in this video: DeWalt 1/2" Impact Gun (high torque!): amzn.to/3Hh4ZaA 33mm 3/4" drive socket: amzn.to/3tnLEkr 3/4" Drive Extensions: amzn.to/3RMlh1O 3/4" Drive Swivel Impact Adapter: amzn.to/3TAljKy PB Blaster: amzn.to/3VzaEkS Kroil (better than PB Blaster): amzn.to/3xavHQq Link to video on how to change sway bar bushings: th-cam.com/video/vuuf36tGCPw/w-d-xo.html Link to video on how...
How to Change the Sway Bar Bushings on a Prevost (and why you should!)
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Links to tools used in this video: 3/4" Drive 650 ft-lb Torque Wrench: amzn.to/48GAfw3 DeWalt 1/2" Impact Gun (high torque!): amzn.to/3Hh4ZaA 33mm 3/4" drive socket: amzn.to/3tnLEkr 3/4" Drive Extensions: amzn.to/3RMlh1O 3/4" Drive Swivel Impact Adapter: amzn.to/3TAljKy Link to How to Jack Up your Bus: th-cam.com/video/ORaxJS4_7Og/w-d-xo.html This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxs...
How to Flush the Power Steering Fluid on a Prevost XLII (applies to most RVs/busses)
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Valvoline MaxLife Transmission Fluid: amzn.to/3vcehCr Lucas Power Steering Fluid Plus Conditioners: amzn.to/3vcqmYf This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com I wasn't sure how old the power steering fluid was on my Prevost, so I decided to flush the system and change the power steering fil...
What Differential Fluid Should You Use in your Prevost? (or any Meritor axle) and How to Change It
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Mobil 1 Delvac 75W-90 (the oil I used): amzn.to/3UWQrFd Hand Pump: amzn.to/48xoC9y How to Safely Jack Up Your Bus: th-cam.com/video/ORaxJS4_7Og/w-d-xo.html This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com Changing differential oil is easy, but sometimes choosing which oil can be harder - or at le...
All the Air Tanks on a Prevost XLII - Where They are and What They Do
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Link to Video on Safely Jacking Up a Prevost (or any RV): th-cam.com/video/ORaxJS4_7Og/w-d-xo.html This Video Shot with a GoPro Hero 11: amzn.to/3GTNxsL Want to support the channel? PayPal contributions can be sent to: tedsgarageofficial@gmail.com In this video I show where all the air tanks are on my 2001 Prevost XLII-45, as well as explain what each one is for. A Prevost has a fairly complica...
GRmoto Double Barrel Exhaust Install and Review on my BMW R1250GSA
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GRmoto Double Barrel Exhaust Install and Review on my BMW R1250GSA
How to Change the Wabco Air Dryer and Accessory Air Filter on a Prevost XL2 (and why to change them)
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How to Change the Wabco Air Dryer and Accessory Air Filter on a Prevost XL2 (and why to change them)
Airtabs Review: Will They Help my Prevost? (Plus installation and comparison to my Holiday Rambler)
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Airtabs Review: Will They Help my Prevost? (Plus installation and comparison to my Holiday Rambler)
Sleep Sounds - 10 Hours of a Detroit Diesel Series 60 at Idle in my Prevost XLII
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Sleep Sounds - 10 Hours of a Detroit Diesel Series 60 at Idle in my Prevost XLII
Sleep Sounds - High Idle 10 Hours of a Detroit Diesel Series 60 at High Idle in my Prevost XLII
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Sleep Sounds - High Idle 10 Hours of a Detroit Diesel Series 60 at High Idle in my Prevost XLII
AeroExhaust 5050XL Muffler Install on my Prevost XLII-45 (will it be louder?)
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AeroExhaust 5050XL Muffler Install on my Prevost XLII-45 (will it be louder?)
Fixing the Stuck and Broken U-Joint on my Prevost Driveshaft
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Fixing the Stuck and Broken U-Joint on my Prevost Driveshaft
How to Change All the Air Springs on a 2001 Prevost XL2
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How to Change All the Air Springs on a 2001 Prevost XL2
How to Jack Up a Prevost or any bus / RV (with links to tools)
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How to Jack Up a Prevost or any bus / RV (with links to tools)
The Cobra is a car! Kit Car Registration in Kansas, 400 Mile Update, Headlight Wiring, and more
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The Cobra is a car! Kit Car Registration in Kansas, 400 Mile Update, Headlight Wiring, and more
Auxito Y19 LED Headlight Upgrade and Review on a 4th Gen Ram 3500
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Auxito Y19 LED Headlight Upgrade and Review on a 4th Gen Ram 3500
I bought a Prevost XL2-45! Why and walkaround
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I bought a Prevost XL2-45! Why and walkaround
BMW R1250GSA GRmoto Exhaust 1 Year Review
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BMW R1250GSA GRmoto Exhaust 1 Year Review
Hotwired Heated Motorcycle Gear Review
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Hotwired Heated Motorcycle Gear Review
My highly upgraded and modified 2000 Holiday Rambler is FOR SALE!
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My highly upgraded and modified 2000 Holiday Rambler is FOR SALE!
are the cylinders numbered one through six from the harmonic balancer?
are the cylinders numbered one through six from the harmonic balancer?
Great video. Been watching a tonne of these and this is exactly the setup I am looking for. Bunk (double setup is okay), tv position, a washer dryer in the position of the other bunk, full shower, and queen bed. Anyone see something like this, please comment. Question is, would you move up in year or anything else unpractical you would want to change? Hoping you're well.
I had a GR Moto carbon look twin outlet on my 1250GS and it melted the indicator and burned a hole clean through the pannier.
makes a lot of sense... I have the same engine set up & I feel that the intake and pipping after the intercooler is poorly designed. With 2 tubes at 2" , they take a long rout with some hard elbow bends...Then mine has to make a 180 degree turn in the intake manifold. I like what you did & will be doing something similar... I also plan to "ram" air from the sides into the trans and engine bay, and belly pan under the trans and engine . I already have some dents on the oil pan, (used rv) , I would think the air would be cleaner and cooler, and maybe less "pull" on the fan, (more cfm)... a cooler air charge and radiator can only help.. a fan clutch or maybe a electric fan clutch might be usable after
I converted that RV to electric fans, which was an enormous improvement. Check out my other videos for details on that.
What about the furnace? Can you wire the furnace into the controller?
The RecPro controllers are for their units only. The factory furnace controller stays in place.
What do you do for heat with the propane furnace removed? And how does the air ride work, I drive truck and I can over extend my bags for height to chain up and dump them for hooking a trailer. Can you adjust your height at all? I’m looking at a 2001 endeavour to replace the admiral. Never had a diesel bus just Kenworth’s…. Hopefully I can pick the ride height so I can get places. Thanks!
My rooptop ACs on that RV were heat pumps, which work down to around 25F. Below that, with improved insulation, a couple of space heaters on the generator or plugged in worked just fine.
Ahhh makes sense, I’m in northern Alberta in Canada so heat pumps don’t work well here because it gets too cold. Hurt was wondering but I think I need to leave the propane heat in up here like we always have.
@@nicholaswilliams5587 I would probably do the same if I lived up there as well. I just hated my propane furnace, and for us it really wasn't a big deal to be without.
Good review! I just bought the hotwired pants, and now I'm thinking about buying the jacket liner and gloves because of your review. I thought the heated pants went under my riding gear at first, but like you say in your video, they run big. Normally, I wear an xl, maybe an LG, but with the pant liner, I fit in medium. Thanks for the video!
awesome video, thank you! You mentioned DD designed new ceramic rockers to replace the metal ones. Do you know if they started manufacturing engines with ceramic rockers, and if so, what year did they start? Thanks Ted
Great idea. Doing something similar for mine this fall. Thanks also for the links to the devices used! That little temp controller is awesome.
Glad you found it useful! That was a great upgrade.
Finally getting around to messing with this and about to place my order. My unit is a 2004 Vacationeer and it has 13,500 front and 11,500 rear. I am going soft start with both and do not want to have to customize anything to make them work. Would the 13,500 work in place of the 11,500 unit from factory? Rec Pro has 9,500, 13,500 & 15,000 options.
The 13,500 unit should work in place of the 11,500 unit, and will offer a bit of extra cooling. Just make sure that your breaker matches the requirements, and then also check to make sure the dimensions match. On the RV I put them on in this video, the stock ones were 13,500 and I upgraded to 15,000 - which helped. I plan on putting these on my Prevost as well. Also, if you don't mind please use the link the description - it helps the channel when you do.
Great idea of doing this. I broke a valve on my 99 Newell Coach last year. Coasted me $40,000 for a newly rebuilt S60
as always Ted, good information well presented
Do you think you used more fluid than you expected. Due to being on the upstream side of the CAC?
Good question. You can set the flow rate to whatever you want. To achieve the same IAT it would probably require some more flow since the intercooler isn't "pre-cooling" the air. However this was intentional in my setup.
Great Video! I have a QD 6000W, which is on the drivers side rear in my Allegro. But, I am assuming steps are similar. Mine overheated a bit and is now that is making a rattling noise when hot (purrs when cold). So, I think that I have to do what you did (pull and do the valves, etc.).
Hi Ted, Thanks for a great video and all the great tips along the way!
Thanks for watching, Tom!
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
What is the mileage on your Detroit? Great video.
It was low, only about 105k at the time this was found. But it’s also 23 years old.
too late, but a trick would have been to cut the head off one of the old bolts and use it as an alignment pin, old fart mechanics talking LOL
Good point Tim, that would’ve made it easier. I’ve done that trick elsewhere but it didn’t cross my mind here.
You missed your opportunity to put a strip on it like the trim wheel on the big iron
As always good info, and well presented, are you all ready for 6Y9, i will share a link with you about my Mx costs this summer on the Journey
We are! We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Great work. I have a DDEC 3 on my 1995 Liberty Conversion thats due for this. Way above my diesel pay grade though!
thank you!
Always a great lesson Ted thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Maybe you should consider "fixing" the rear closet engine cover to allow for easy access to the engine from the top. On my Newmar I adjusted/modified the engine cover in the closet area so I can remove it in about 5 minutes. This was a real improvement in allowing me to do maintenance from the top, i.e. fan gear box oil changes and engine crankcase filter.
I had that thought as well, and it may be something I do eventually. Now that I've gotten the hang of how to get the valve cover off pretty easily, though, I probably will leave it as-is.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Glad to see you don't double click on your torque wrench. Many do and will argue to the death that double clicking doesn't create an over torque.
Good video. How many miles on your bus?
About 109k miles now.
Nice video man I love the sound can you please do more exactly like this one but in the next one used to Jake brakes because I love the sound of a Jake brake. Stay safe man have a safe trip. I hope all is well with you.
Ted i hope you got all the asbuilt dwgs for this rig . Enjoy 🇺🇸
Curious to know what fuel filters you use. Another great video.
I use Fleetguard FS-19624 for the fuel filter. My bus is set up with the single see-through cartridge filter, not dual canister filters.
Welcome back my man Ted! Been a while, but I'm glad you're back! Very informative video - I never knew that stuff about replacing the damper on a Series 60! Now, I don't know if you saw, but I posted a comment on the video of opening the damper from your Cat 3126 - definitely check it if you haven't already!
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Nice vid. Really like the information you give. Do you have anything for cleaning and replacing the fuel injectors of the series 60?
I’ve used both Power Service Diesel Kleen and Hot Shots injector cleaner. I haven’t had to remove the injectors (and hopefully won’t), but I’ve got two upcoming videos that will cover an overhead adjustment and changing the rockers, which gets you roughly 80% there.
The Detroit diesel 60 series is a shaker. They are notorious for for vibration issues. Is the one thing about my Prevost that I wish I could change to a C12 or C15
Hi Ted, Thank you. Great video! Nice job, You made that look easy. You certainly answered a question I've been having. Like you, I've also noticed a very slight vibration at idle (very minor) and have wondered if changing the damper would have any effect on that. After watching your video I feel comfortable leaving it as is at least for now. Also the engine has very low mileage. Thank you once again, hope you and your family are having a great summer!❤❤❤
I've been considering the bluefire for a while now, but want to know what kind of information I can expect to get. My rv is a 1998 with 5.9L Cummins 24 valve. Is there a way to find out what the ECU will display without first buying the unit?
Thanks Ted. BTW is there a way I can get in contact with you?, I´m from mexico and I´ve a few questions for you about my endeavor 1999 36WGS.
Well done Ted. I have a 2005 Gulfstream TOY HAULER with an Onan quiet diesel 5500. Recently we dealt with hurricane Beryl. I figured the 70 gal diesel tank would last. To my dismay, after running the genny for a couple days, sometimes just for the microwave and AC, I lost Onan electricity. Odd is that I can get "shore power" fine when I plug the unit into a dual fuel portable genny. I checked the 2- 30amp breakers on the QD and reset them, I also reset all the A/C breakers in the home panel. So far I suspect the wiring block on the upper corner of the QD or the transfer switch. Most of Houston lost grid power....now 6 days. I may do as you did, and drop the unit from the coach and give it a once over. Your vid will be most useful. Only thing I would do different is use BLACK tie wraps instead of white. As a retired telco tech, we used plenty of black tie wraps which last much longer because of the black carbon content in the plastic. Second choice are the thin STAINLESS (with ball clamp) tie wraps. They are almost indestructible to heat, UV , chemical and corrosion. Visit me in Houston if you trip to the Gulf Coast.....good fishing and BBQ. Later Ted ;-)
Congratulations beautiful bus
Look under the bottom pan of the gen and see if your motor mount bolts have dropped down indicating the motor mounts under the motor have sagged or disintegrated. My bolts are about 5/8 lower than the pan so I think the noise is motor/alt mounts more than anything. I pulled mine out and did the same service but its still much louder than they where when new. Mine is a 2003 Kountry star. Thanks for the video, it reminded me how hard it is to inspect those mounts and why I didn't take a look at them.
Wow we upgraded our 2003 Holiday Rambler Endeavor . Thanks to your video. What a difference . Especially at night. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍
Glad it's helped you out!
It would be interesting to see a video when you do maintenance on the Houghton unit. Does the whole cover come off or do you unsnap the upper from the lower plastic cover? Also, it looks like the fins only on one end are exposed that would need to be cleaned.
Very good videos. Thanks for educating us. 1997 Marathon XLV (Coach 429)
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the Prevost videos. I have a new XLII about the same vintage as yours and they are super super helpful to understanding what is going on.
I'm glad you've found my Prevost videos helpful! I've got more coming. Let me know if there is anything in particular that you'd like to see. And thank you for your Super Thanks! It's very appreciated!
Looking forward to a video on the air leveling system
That's on the list! Right now I have a planned video on the operation of the slides and "level low" system, but that won't go as much into the specific mechanics of it (at least not yet).
Hey bud just bought an XJR and thinking about doing the trans fluid just to be safe. Wondering if you could tell us the final amount of fluid you ended up using.
Honestly can't remember, buying a few gallons should be safe. But keep in mind that draining the pan doesn't get all the fluid out, so after you do the fluid and filter change it's not a bad idea to then do another pan drain and refill after a bit to get more of the old fluid out.
Awesome vid. Thanks Ted.
Do you know of a way to clean the fuel injectors and other engine common issues?