Love seeing Old Fashioned Repairs, being done. As opposed to just replacing parts. The Art of Diagnosis lives in New Hampshire!!! Thanks for posting, Robin.
Another guy is also great to watch on automotive actual repairs, no parts swapping, is Watch Wes Work. This guy is awesome. This week, he fixed a stumbling Hyunday engine 2 other shops could'nt. Fantastic diagnosis procedure !
I'm just proud of you for leaving the last clip in and showing us. I'm sorry you couldn't hear me telling you about the hitch being left in place. Dont change we always have mishaps we didn't plan. LoL Good job getting the actuator working again. Just shows you don't always have to trow parts at it. As always I enjoy watching you wrench on different projects. Keep up the great work!
He is the absolute best. I don't care how long his video's can get, watch them to the end. he's not only smart but entertaining as well. never tire from watching him. He is so down to earth.
Great old school diagnosis and fix ! I believe however, _this_ is why Mustie1 was seen in the prior video, spending time on the yellow pedal car. That was a possible backup if the Tundra repair didn't work out !
Most people don't get why people like myself and you work on our own things. Right here is the best example of why you work on your own stuff.. no better feeling to be able to fix something and it did not cost you a single dollar to do to work. There's no place that if you would have taking it too that would have tear that motor down clean everything and put it back together again. Any place that charges you for working on things are just going to throw a new part at it. Excellent job I'm glad to see everything worked out.
I love how you show all the screws screwing in and out, all the nuts and bolts being removed. Its so informative and demonstrates wonderful editorial choices. Keep your head down, dont look at the people around you, thats the best way to live life!
As a novice I find that to be the most valuable parts of the videos, because I can see someone as experienced as Darren struggle and show the solution. I would have probably given up or done something stupid to get it open (like Dremel a slit into the head of the screw).
Thanks Mustie1, its nice to see someone repair something instead of just replacing it. It not only saves money but waste. The land fills and e-waste sites are full. The town dump where I live is almost full and they are going to have to start sending waste out by rail car. It is going to cost a fortune to get rid of trash now. Builders can't even build houses in my area because the dump refuses to take construction debris.
@@kevin9c1 I live on the gulf coast and I will just say that sometimes our tropical storms are worst than hurricanes. It all depends on how fast the storm is moving. A slow moving tropical storm can cause more damage that a fast moving hurricane.
Usually TH-camrs record days in advance of publishing it. Mustie1 typically uploads his content the day after he's done recording. Gotta edit stuff too.
My family had the same thing that happened at the end clip happen when we were moving in. We had a big long moving truck and my dads trailer on the end and we didn't realize that it would hit so my dad gunned it to get up our steep driveway and it took some nice neighbors with a bunch of floor jacks to get it free. It's a great way to meet your neighbors. Also your videos have taught me how to work on equipment and motors, so far I've fixed at least 10 small engines. So Thank You for spending time to make these videos they are great.
That's your problem lady ! Eric O from South Main Auto would be proud of you for repairing the problem and not just loading a parts Cannon and firing that at the truck.
Musti, every Sunday after church my husband and I sit down with our lunch and watch whatever you are fixing. I’ve learned a lot and like how you interact with us even though we don’t respond! I love the reality of your projects good and disappointing. I watch on the big screen so can’t comment just like so you get a thumbs up no matter what you’re doing. I wish you lived closer I would so much have you as a fix it friend! If you ever get to our area I would like to pick your brain for help with our projects.
This is why I love your videos no big intro, no Patreon no trying to sell your subscribers on some product. Keep up the great content.Although if you did sell shirts I would buy one just saying.
Good for you to be able to fix this. I did basic maintainance and some repair work because early on, I didn't have money to bring my car to a shop. I didnt have a 4x4 either.. Mustie, you have the knowledge, skills, tools, faith in yourself AND the patience to go and get in there and sort it all out!! GREAT JOB! Thanks for showing us how you fixed it! You probably helped others now too!!! Way to go! !
Thank you so much mustie1 I have the same truck having this issue I will definitely look into it. I really appreciate you videos I'm sure it help alot of us troubleshooting our cars.
Most likely either the front axle disconnect, or the transfer case motor, both will cause the same blinking lights and no engagement issue...front differential is active all the time, the front axle disconnect only disconnects the passenger side axle from the drive train, 100% pointless design, may as well have the HD Dodge axles with no disconnect they're live all the time, and your fuel economy isn't really going to be noticeably different LOL. Only Toyota over-engineers and over-complicates simple things....ok well just about every other automaker does this same cheap electronic actuator crap.
I love watching you tackle any kind of project. Whether you know how it works/functions before hand or not. Your ability to not get frustrated and work through figuring it out is amazing. Love your videos! Keep up the good work and videos
Many of today's 4x4's are setup pretty much the same way, some just don't have the front axle disconnect, and even that isn't anything new, Jeep tried that in the 80's on the Cherokee, turned out to be a pile of crap and there wasn't any savings to fuel economy, just a lot of pissed off people when the 4WD didn't work...that setup was vacuum operated, the vacuum lines would deteriorate and well the system wouldn't lock the front axle in. They got away from that pretty quick and went to a live axle, no disconnects, it was spinning all the time regardless if you were in 4WD or not, far less problems that way and made for a seemless shift on the fly 4WD engagement too.
Another excellent video. Probably the most important thing you demonstrated was at the end showing pushing both wheels in the same direction to confirm that the four wheel drive was locked in. Great work as usual.
My Tundra did that 3 years ago. I couldn't mess with it and I replaced the part. You saved yourself $248. If my frame gets any worse, I'll hire you for the repairs.🙂 Nice work on the troubleshooting and repair, as usual. 👍
I was thinking when you were pulling with the Kubota that your next video will be installing a new Kubota clutch. Very funny ending. Your lift in the workshop is brilliant for jobs like this. Great fix and great video. Thanks for sharing
It's good that you knew about the "solenoid" affect when reassembling the motor, Darren. You've obviously been down that road before in some other motor. Glad you could get it fixed.
The brush install was giving me much anxiety. Almost FF through that part. I could feel it in my chest LOL. And its a good thing you do have toys to choose from lol.
When I look at this great video, our buddy Mustie dismantled, cleaned the rust of the worm gear and reassembled. I believe the rust was not the issue (small amount of a metal cog that engages with plastic). If I had to bet, I think the issue was carbon build up on the armature of the motor being stationary for so long. This happens and when current applied the brushes could not effectively conduct it to the rotor. Moving the armature a touch and cleaning the rotor (or stator - never can get them the right way around) was probably the fix. Would have been worth applying 12v to those brushes with the motor in place just to see if it moved. My 2c as an armchair diagnostician. Love the great work Mustie, learn sooo much from you.
I found myself shouting words of encouragement and at times cursing as you were trying to push the motor brush back inside its housing. Getting the car stuck at the end was hilarious. Been there myself!
Glad to see that you got the actuator figured out. I had a white 2005 4X4 Tundra similar to yours and it was one of the best trucks I ever owned. That machine was like a mountain goat and would climb anything! Now have a 2008 CM 4X4 that I bought new. I work from home so it only has 24,000 miles on the clock and hopefully I'll get a lot of years out of it.
The lift made this repair so much easier. I wouldn't want to remove the front diff actuator lying on the ground. I'm impressed that the frame repairs still look new. I've seen the video when you repaired the frame.
I did the same thing this last winter climbing a hill around a downed tree . It is amazing how much weight a hitch can hold. As always - great video - thanks for putting the work into them!
I am so grateful for this video thank you Mustie1! Just finally got around to doing this on my 04 DC Tundra and sure enough after following all these steps, I plugged it back in and the actuator is moving and I have no more blinking on the dash. There's I guess two actuators that go off because I always heard one - but now I can clearly hear the ring gear on this actuator spinning around. Just a note, I am still glad I took mine out and apart because I noticed the o-ring failed on mine, although I didn't have nearly the corrosion on my worm gear as you did. I think because the previous owner let his valve covers go bad for so long, there was oil on everything below and it seemed to have seeped into the electrical socket. I took it off and apart because I wanted to see if the oil penetrated the o-ring as well. Epic. Thanks again.
Manual locking hubs, and manual shift transfer case, never had any issues with any of my vehicles 4WD systems, but manual is the best and easiest to diagnose LOL, and usually the cheapest to fix too. I had a hub on my Bronco 2 making noise a few years ago so I quit driving it and ordered new locking hubs...problem solved within minutes. Easier to fix problems before they become bigger problems and more expensive ones at that LOL.
@@wildbill23c While I agree manual is by far the better option for all those reasons, I have to admit, the older I get the more I like not having to get out and lock the hubs when it's -10° F, the wind is howling, and we got two feet of snow on the ground and counting, just so I can make it up my driveway.
@@paulgiardino6274 Why does that concern you as to what I drive. Nothing wrong with manual stuff at all, far less shit to break...but I love the people who show up at my shop in their $80k+ SUV's Trucks, Cars, whining because that shit don't work, and then whine more when they get the repair bill to fix all that stuff. I've never had to replace any manual crank windows or manual locks...but power window switches, motors, regulators, all the time. Same for power door locks, although not nearly as often, but too often to be anything that I'd want or need in a car.
Good on you for fixing the malfunctioning part. Toyota dealer would have said it was $300 for the part and $500 for labour. I am like you. Fix the defective part if you can before throwing new parts at it. Just wish I had a lift like you. Funny at the end there. I was yelling at you that you would get hung up on the hitch but you just kept on pushing it. Well live and learn. You always get yourself out of these jams.
All Right All Right All Right its Sunday! I have a tasty cup of coffee, a nice cigar, its my 53rd birthday and I got a new Mustie Video best present ever! Good Morning/afternoon/evening to those it applies too!
Another Great Job. I had faith in you. Woops, I got stuck. When you had it in 4x4 mode, your drivers side wheel was not spinning. Nice to have other toys to Help you out. 😀
Kind of funny, in Feb 2019 I was laying in the hospital watching your video after losing a kidney, it was car-related, not sure which one. So today I am laying in the same hospital after having had a heart attack Tuesday, and have to have a quadruple bypass tomorrow. So hopefully I'll be around to watch next week's video, lol another great video that helped pass the boredom of being in a hospital. I have to make it so I can see how the Econoline turns out! LOL seriously I love that thing.
To keep it moving free and lubed they have always told me use it a few times a year. It also could have been a grease failure after water contamination.
awesome video man. Lol, that thumbnail. ;) I guess ya rotated the image like 30°. Haha. My four-wheel drive actuator stopped working in my 2004 Tundra after I sank it in the river. I disconnected it and rotated it so the ADD (automatic differential disconnect) stays always locked. That way when I put it in four wheel, no electronic BS too worry about. 2004 was the last year for manual transfer case in the Tundra. Along with manual transmission.
"No parts required!" Ivan would be very proud of you! Eric "O" would have tested the circuit for powers & ground, then replaced the part. Nice video, keeping old vehicles on the road!
@@RockyMountainHiThere When you run a business with 3 employees, you don't have the luxury of time, as time is money. Plus, call backs are expensive. I can "Ivanize"" my repairs, but I'm retired. Eric is a professional. He quickly finds the problem, makes quality repairs, with good parts, then moves on to the next job. I wish his shop was closer to me!
@@kirkkeller i think he means he doesnt like working on cars. not necessarily that he cant work on them. its still Taryl Fixes All, but only if he wants to.
I feel like I predicted this whole video . First I called the solenoid problem.. then I said I'll bet water got in there.. And finally I said he's not going to be happy until this truck gets stuck!! Good video ☺️
Watching the brush go back in was long a game of “Operation.” And who besides Musty1 did not foresee the stuck truck? You knew he would push it! Great video. Thanks.
I love watching mustys videos, when I take on a project like this I end up breaking parts, fixing them, losing screws and having to find new ones installing it backwards, removing other parts to get it turned around, finally getting it back in at 1am only to find it was a blown fuse.
You inspire me.... Inspire me to watch more fix-it videos vs going outside in 100 degrees to work on my $18.00 2002 Camry with a hard to find oil leak.
Yay a mustie video and about a Toyota to top it off. Awesome videos mate never stop you inspire me to keep fixing my stuff an keep me going through this covid lockdown im in
It's crazy you let the government Lock down the people it doesn't matter vaccines don't stop this virus lockdown won't stop it.its nothing but control by fear not scenics.
@@justbe4481 No. just no. Yes lockdowns suck but if everyone follows the rules of the lockdown it limits the spread of covid meaning less people get sick and stopping the virus, The vaccine can stop the symptoms of the virus and stop people dying from the virus
@@xxefamxx3518 Getting The virus will give you long term immunity it's by far better than the vaccine with out any side effects This is true medical scenics that's been censored... and that's suspicious about how these governments pushing this unproovend vaccine.
Oi, the grinder making flying metal bits beside the laptop... my poor IT brain melted down. Also, that trick of using wire to hold back the motor contacts, you used that years ago too but I had forgot. That would have saved me some hassle recently. Great diagnosis video!
First time I've watched one of your videos in months...I'm not a fan of tractors, mowers or slowblowers...but I really dig your car/truck repair videos!
Most people would have bought a new one or got one from a donor out of the salvage yard, but not Mustie1. My dad was like Mustie1. He worked on VWs and was a pretty good mechanic. He took things apart that most replaced and would usually attempt to repair them before replacement. For one thing, back in the seventies, a lot of parts were not available over the counter, another was he didn't like to spend money. He did fix many parts, but some were beyond repair.
A another great Mustie repair, fixing the broken part versus replacing the part is real talent. I always use rear end oil and grease together ,stays coated longer and better than just grease. Another great video.
And this is why I love the new processor 205 and locking hubs. Shifter lever forward low range backwards high range middle no range no electric no vacuum just good old mechanical physical therapy
I love watching a mechanic, and not a parts replacer. I like how for most problems, as long as the parts not completely pooched, you clean it, lube it and put it back together. (the motorcycle mechanic I learned my wrenching skills from was the same way. she'd only buy wear parts if she could)
All it needed was a little bit of love. It's always a good day when you don't have to throw money at a new part. good save Daren. Good save. Saw that coming Hahahahaha. Its always the hitch that hangs use up! At least I gotta good laugh darren..
That "look" on yer face Mustie when ya seen the front differentials were locked in? (like the cat that swallowed the canary?) Absolutely PRICELESS! There are many many folks out there that don't realize just how delicate the surgery is, and how much concentrative focus is required when operating on commutator brushes. And even FEWER that can perform that surgery successfully! I know I was holding my breath when ya were trying to get that brush into its proper place and configuration. SOMETIMES, however, there are "certain little magicals" involved, like making sure yer holding yer tongue in the right position, that ARE "camera shy!" KUDO'S to you Man!
Great educational video. I like at the end you showed the 4x4 test on the rock pile. I think the little tractor may have done the job if you had shortened up the chain and used the 3-point to raise the rear as you pulled. Or use the loader to lift it and back up. I am a farm guy so I am getting stuck occasionally and I have to get out by myself.
The last part showing you digging yourself stuck on that hitch was hilarious. Nice repair, another "broken" part saved!
I was trying to tell Mustic the hitch was dragging but he did not hear me.
Should have put in the Benny Hill theme at the end.
@@jackleach8423 I been trying to tell him stuff like that for years. He never listens...
@@jackleach8423 I think it saved his bumper.
I kept telling him too! 😂
Thank you Mustie for being man enough to not edit the end out...we laughed with you not at you!👍
Glad you enjoyed it
@@mustie1 Thanks for "Keepin' it Real."
Some of us laughed AT Mustie and WITH Mustie though ...... :)
@@mustie1 It's the hardest I've laughed in a long time.
... knowing full well that it's exactly the kind of thing I would do myself.
Bigger tires, custom bumper (for better departure angles), and maybe a slight lift.
Love seeing Old Fashioned Repairs, being done. As opposed to just replacing parts. The Art of Diagnosis lives in New Hampshire!!! Thanks for posting, Robin.
The dealer likely would have simply replaced and charged $500! Ok, ok, 1500?
@@stashyboy1 or more!!! 😂
@Cindy SparkleFarts
Yep, we've all been there, right!? Common at dealerships. Madening.
Another guy is also great to watch on automotive actual repairs, no parts swapping, is Watch Wes Work.
This guy is awesome. This week, he fixed a stumbling Hyunday engine 2 other shops could'nt.
Fantastic diagnosis procedure !
@@stashyboy1 $500.? I was thinking more like $1500.
You don't need four-wheel drive. Just carry a little Kubota tractor around with you.
or remove hitch. either one .
LOL!
Next week we get to watch Mustie fix the broken welds on his hitch receiver.
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It was a bit taking one step forward and three steps back.
Brilliant
@@heatonhigh à@a££
Hey gotta make “problems” for future content when you can!
I'm just proud of you for leaving the last clip in and showing us. I'm sorry you couldn't hear me telling you about the hitch being left in place. Dont change we always have mishaps we didn't plan. LoL
Good job getting the actuator working again. Just shows you don't always have to trow parts at it. As always I enjoy watching you wrench on different projects. Keep up the great work!
He didn't hear me yelling to lift the back blade on the DT175, either. Pulling up might have helped dig that stinger out of the ground.
He is the absolute best. I don't care how long his video's can get, watch them to the end. he's not only smart but entertaining as well. never tire from watching him. He is so down to earth.
@@ralphedds1 Agreed. Love his content. I should have put a smiley face at the end of my comment, as it was all intended to be fun.
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Great old school diagnosis and fix ! I believe however, _this_ is why Mustie1 was seen in the prior video, spending time on the yellow pedal car. That was a possible backup if the Tundra repair didn't work out !
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Most people don't get why people like myself and you work on our own things. Right here is the best example of why you work on your own stuff.. no better feeling to be able to fix something and it did not cost you a single dollar to do to work. There's no place that if you would have taking it too that would have tear that motor down clean everything and put it back together again. Any place that charges you for working on things are just going to throw a new part at it. Excellent job I'm glad to see everything worked out.
I love how you show all the screws screwing in and out, all the nuts and bolts being removed. Its so informative and demonstrates wonderful editorial choices. Keep your head down, dont look at the people around you, thats the best way to live life!
Either those screws were really loose or mustie has insane strength not stripping those without a hammer impact driver
As a novice I find that to be the most valuable parts of the videos, because I can see someone as experienced as Darren struggle and show the solution. I would have probably given up or done something stupid to get it open (like Dremel a slit into the head of the screw).
That Wildfirelift is paying its way, I wonder how many consumer impressions they’ve already received through Mustie?
Thanks Mustie1, its nice to see someone repair something instead of just replacing it. It not only saves money but waste. The land fills and e-waste sites are full. The town dump where I live is almost full and they are going to have to start sending waste out by rail car. It is going to cost a fortune to get rid of trash now. Builders can't even build houses in my area because the dump refuses to take construction debris.
Mustie is just frickin’ amazing… I would’ve lost the brush springs when I opened it and ended up putting the whole thing in the dumpster!
Great job, Mustie! I was/am an electric motor rewind/repair guy for 27 years and my hands were trying to reach thru the screen to help you!
Hurricane Henri ain’t stopping Mustie from putting a video out this morning. Tx for this
Well it's been downgraded to a Tropical Storm as of this morning so that's something.
@@kevin9c1 I live on the gulf coast and I will just say that sometimes our tropical storms are worst than hurricanes.
It all depends on how fast the storm is moving. A slow moving tropical storm can cause more damage that a fast moving hurricane.
Usually TH-camrs record days in advance of publishing it. Mustie1 typically uploads his content the day after he's done recording. Gotta edit stuff too.
My family had the same thing that happened at the end clip happen when we were moving in. We had a big long moving truck and my dads trailer on the end and we didn't realize that it would hit so my dad gunned it to get up our steep driveway and it took some nice neighbors with a bunch of floor jacks to get it free. It's a great way to meet your neighbors. Also your videos have taught me how to work on equipment and motors, so far I've fixed at least 10 small engines. So Thank You for spending time to make these videos they are great.
That's your problem lady ! Eric O from South Main Auto would be proud of you for repairing the problem and not just loading a parts Cannon and firing that at the truck.
Yea that is up there in mileage throwing new parts at it I think wold be silly great vehicle I have had two recent vehicle is a 2115 tundra double cab
Musti, every Sunday after church my husband and I sit down with our lunch and watch whatever you are fixing. I’ve learned a lot and like how you interact with us even though we don’t respond! I love the reality of your projects good and disappointing. I watch on the big screen so can’t comment just like so you get a thumbs up no matter what you’re doing. I wish you lived closer I would so much have you as a fix it friend! If you ever get to our area I would like to pick your brain for help with our projects.
This is why I love your videos no big intro, no Patreon no trying to sell your subscribers on some product. Keep up the great content.Although if you did sell shirts I would buy one just saying.
How about an autographed mustie hammer
Good for you to be able to fix this.
I did basic maintainance and some repair work because early on, I didn't have money to bring my car to a shop.
I didnt have a 4x4 either..
Mustie, you have the knowledge, skills, tools, faith in yourself AND the patience to go and get in there and sort it all out!!
GREAT JOB!
Thanks for showing us how you fixed it!
You probably helped others now too!!!
Way to go! !
Thank you so much mustie1 I have the same truck having this issue I will definitely look into it. I really appreciate you videos I'm sure it help alot of us troubleshooting our cars.
Glad to help
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Most likely either the front axle disconnect, or the transfer case motor, both will cause the same blinking lights and no engagement issue...front differential is active all the time, the front axle disconnect only disconnects the passenger side axle from the drive train, 100% pointless design, may as well have the HD Dodge axles with no disconnect they're live all the time, and your fuel economy isn't really going to be noticeably different LOL. Only Toyota over-engineers and over-complicates simple things....ok well just about every other automaker does this same cheap electronic actuator crap.
I love watching you tackle any kind of project. Whether you know how it works/functions before hand or not. Your ability to not get frustrated and work through figuring it out is amazing. Love your videos! Keep up the good work and videos
I don't even own a Toyota and I still enjoyed watching this walk through. Thanks for sharing. Always look forward to Sunday 🌄.
Many of today's 4x4's are setup pretty much the same way, some just don't have the front axle disconnect, and even that isn't anything new, Jeep tried that in the 80's on the Cherokee, turned out to be a pile of crap and there wasn't any savings to fuel economy, just a lot of pissed off people when the 4WD didn't work...that setup was vacuum operated, the vacuum lines would deteriorate and well the system wouldn't lock the front axle in. They got away from that pretty quick and went to a live axle, no disconnects, it was spinning all the time regardless if you were in 4WD or not, far less problems that way and made for a seemless shift on the fly 4WD engagement too.
Another excellent video. Probably the most important thing you demonstrated was at the end showing pushing both wheels in the same direction to confirm that the four wheel drive was locked in. Great work as usual.
My Tundra did that 3 years ago. I couldn't mess with it and I replaced the part. You saved yourself $248.
If my frame gets any worse, I'll hire you for the repairs.🙂
Nice work on the troubleshooting and repair, as usual. 👍
I would round that up to $250, and further consider it " a quarter thousand dollars". Yes, I'm that cheap.
I was thinking when you were pulling with the Kubota that your next video will be installing a new Kubota clutch. Very funny ending.
Your lift in the workshop is brilliant for jobs like this. Great fix and great video. Thanks for sharing
It's good that you knew about the "solenoid" affect when reassembling the motor, Darren. You've obviously been down that road before in some other motor. Glad you could get it fixed.
What do you mean? Like when the magnets sucked the cover down?
@@brycelund4112 yes. It's important to know this as it will pull up the armature, and dislodge the brushes.
@@Farm_fab ok that’s what I thought.
You are the most environmentally friendly mechanic. you rarely buy new parts. You get things done without any waste.
The brush install was giving me much anxiety. Almost FF through that part. I could feel it in my chest LOL. And its a good thing you do have toys to choose from lol.
Me too! Hate having a spring shoot across a room and killing the idea of fixing it!
When I look at this great video, our buddy Mustie dismantled, cleaned the rust of the worm gear and reassembled. I believe the rust was not the issue (small amount of a metal cog that engages with plastic). If I had to bet, I think the issue was carbon build up on the armature of the motor being stationary for so long. This happens and when current applied the brushes could not effectively conduct it to the rotor. Moving the armature a touch and cleaning the rotor (or stator - never can get them the right way around) was probably the fix. Would have been worth applying 12v to those brushes with the motor in place just to see if it moved. My 2c as an armchair diagnostician. Love the great work Mustie, learn sooo much from you.
I love watching things being repaired instead of thrown away. Great video!
I found myself shouting words of encouragement and at times cursing as you were trying to push the motor brush back inside its housing. Getting the car stuck at the end was hilarious. Been there myself!
I love how how you fix the parts not just slapping in new ones long forgotten skill!
Glad to see that you got the actuator figured out. I had a white 2005 4X4 Tundra similar to yours and it was one of the best trucks I ever owned. That machine was like a mountain goat and would climb anything!
Now have a 2008 CM 4X4 that I bought new. I work from home so it only has 24,000 miles on the clock and hopefully I'll get a lot of years out of it.
That lift sure has come in handy, more than paid for itself by now I would imagine.
That lift is key. Most average Joes have to wiggle on their backs or crawl on their bellies. Too old for that.
a true craftsman, repairs not replaces. he must be concerned about the enviroment and not filling trash bins. love the variety of videos
I’m so glad you left that last clip in there. That was something I’d do! It’s good to know I’m not the only one who gets myself in a situation.
Eric O. level of diagnostics and repair !!! Good job !!!
The lift made this repair so much easier. I wouldn't want to remove the front diff actuator lying on the ground. I'm impressed that the frame repairs still look new. I've seen the video when you repaired the frame.
I did the same thing this last winter climbing a hill around a downed tree . It is amazing how much weight a hitch can hold. As always - great video - thanks for putting the work into them!
I would have purchased a entirely new assembly. Good on your for your persistence
I wonder if a new assemblies would have some plastic parts integrated in them.
I am so grateful for this video thank you Mustie1!
Just finally got around to doing this on my 04 DC Tundra and sure enough after following all these steps, I plugged it back in and the actuator is moving and I have no more blinking on the dash. There's I guess two actuators that go off because I always heard one - but now I can clearly hear the ring gear on this actuator spinning around.
Just a note, I am still glad I took mine out and apart because I noticed the o-ring failed on mine, although I didn't have nearly the corrosion on my worm gear as you did. I think because the previous owner let his valve covers go bad for so long, there was oil on everything below and it seemed to have seeped into the electrical socket. I took it off and apart because I wanted to see if the oil penetrated the o-ring as well.
Epic. Thanks again.
You can't beat a manual Hi-Low lever rather than a button.
Manual locking hubs, and manual shift transfer case, never had any issues with any of my vehicles 4WD systems, but manual is the best and easiest to diagnose LOL, and usually the cheapest to fix too. I had a hub on my Bronco 2 making noise a few years ago so I quit driving it and ordered new locking hubs...problem solved within minutes. Easier to fix problems before they become bigger problems and more expensive ones at that LOL.
You can when it's -30 outside :D
@@wildbill23c While I agree manual is by far the better option for all those reasons, I have to admit, the older I get the more I like not having to get out and lock the hubs when it's -10° F, the wind is howling, and we got two feet of snow on the ground and counting, just so I can make it up my driveway.
@@wildbill23c Are you a manual brakes and steering guy too? What about those pesky power windows and locks? A/C? Who needs that, just more to break.
@@paulgiardino6274 Why does that concern you as to what I drive. Nothing wrong with manual stuff at all, far less shit to break...but I love the people who show up at my shop in their $80k+ SUV's Trucks, Cars, whining because that shit don't work, and then whine more when they get the repair bill to fix all that stuff. I've never had to replace any manual crank windows or manual locks...but power window switches, motors, regulators, all the time. Same for power door locks, although not nearly as often, but too often to be anything that I'd want or need in a car.
This video should be a must watch for all aspiring auto mechanics. This is how it’s done. Excellent job Mustie!
Great job on the tundra I enjoyed the video I do not miss a video keep them coming and thank you for your time.
More to come!
Good on you for fixing the malfunctioning part. Toyota dealer would have said it was $300 for the part and $500 for labour. I am like you. Fix the defective part if you can before throwing new parts at it. Just wish I had a lift like you. Funny at the end there. I was yelling at you that you would get hung up on the hitch but you just kept on pushing it. Well live and learn. You always get yourself out of these jams.
U know we are going in deep when Mustie switches glasses!
You have the patience of Job,I love that you repair instead of throwing new parts at it ……well done!
All Right All Right All Right its Sunday! I have a tasty cup of coffee, a nice cigar, its my 53rd birthday and I got a new Mustie Video best present ever! Good Morning/afternoon/evening to those it applies too!
Happy birthday mate
@@xxefamxx3518 Ty appreciate it!
Happy Birthday dude! (Louisville KY)
Congrats man. Enjoy that cigar
@@scottm9966 thank You sir..
Another Great Job. I had faith in you. Woops, I got stuck. When you had it in 4x4 mode, your drivers side wheel was not spinning. Nice to have other toys to Help you out. 😀
Kind of funny, in Feb 2019 I was laying in the hospital watching your video after losing a kidney, it was car-related, not sure which one. So today I am laying in the same hospital after having had a heart attack Tuesday, and have to have a quadruple bypass tomorrow. So hopefully I'll be around to watch next week's video, lol another great video that helped pass the boredom of being in a hospital. I have to make it so I can see how the Econoline turns out! LOL seriously I love that thing.
Good luck with the bypass. Mustie is so relaxing, should be good for you
thats one hell of away to loose weight sir, all joking aside l hope it all works out tomorrow,
Best wishes Brand X . Hope you are back on your feet soon. I agree that economise needs finishing and getting back on the road.
Best of luck and good health Mr X👍
I greatly enjoy beginning my Sunday mornings with your videos and a coffee. Super start to a super Sunday.
To keep it moving free and lubed they have always told me use it a few times a year. It also could have been a grease failure after water contamination.
Yep, that's part of why the manual tells you to engage the 4WD every few months keeps things moving like they're supposed to.
awesome video man. Lol, that thumbnail. ;) I guess ya rotated the image like 30°. Haha. My four-wheel drive actuator stopped working in my 2004 Tundra after I sank it in the river. I disconnected it and rotated it so the ADD (automatic differential disconnect) stays always locked. That way when I put it in four wheel, no electronic BS too worry about. 2004 was the last year for manual transfer case in the Tundra. Along with manual transmission.
"No parts required!"
Ivan would be very proud of you!
Eric "O" would have tested the circuit for powers & ground, then replaced the part.
Nice video, keeping old vehicles on the road!
In my head when Mustie found the corroded worm I was saying ‘there’s your problem lady’ too much SMA channel !
Don't forget Scotty Kilmer would have told you that you were stupid for buying the truck in the first place🤣
Eric also runs a business and does not have time to take apart everything that fails.
@@jameshodgson1609 Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
@@RockyMountainHiThere When you run a business with 3 employees, you don't have the luxury of time, as time is money. Plus, call backs are expensive.
I can "Ivanize"" my repairs, but I'm retired.
Eric is a professional. He quickly finds the problem, makes quality repairs, with good parts, then moves on to the next job. I wish his shop was closer to me!
A pretty simple repair, but the troubleshooting was the hard part. Expertly done as always. And a little comedy skit to get a smile. Brilliant!
I give ya a lot of credit for tackling those automotive problems. I HATE workin' on cars I just take it to a mechanic. LOL
Shouldn't your name then be "Taryl Fixes Most"... :)
@@kirkkeller i think he means he doesnt like working on cars. not necessarily that he cant work on them. its still Taryl Fixes All, but only if he wants to.
@@mercuryrising9174 its like nobody can take a joke. Lighten up, he's not going to sleep with you.
@@mercuryrising9174 I have no idea what you're even trying to say.
@@superduty4556 it's cool go back to sleep before they miss you...
I feel like I predicted this whole video . First I called the solenoid problem.. then I said I'll bet water got in there.. And finally I said he's not going to be happy until this truck gets stuck!! Good video ☺️
I love it when a plan comes together and then Darren gets stuck while playing. I like it!
You are an excelent teacher. I have no real interest in wrencing on motors but you make the work interesting and interactive.
Watching the brush go back in was long a game of “Operation.” And who besides Musty1 did not foresee the stuck truck? You knew he would push it! Great video. Thanks.
We were all shouting "Watch out for the tow hitch digging in", but you never heard us!!
Another great fix.
I love watching mustys videos, when I take on a project like this I end up breaking parts, fixing them, losing screws and having to find new ones installing it backwards, removing other parts to get it turned around, finally getting it back in at 1am only to find it was a blown fuse.
So nice to know I'm not the only one!
Best video I’ve found about this problem just bought a tundra with the same problem hopefully I can fix it for free like you 👍👍👍
The hands and patience of a surgeon when installing the brushes. Love watching your videos on a Sunday morning.
Mustie1, you have more fun than any two men ought to have -- and I'm glad you do. It's so much fun to watch!!!
I kept yelling stop Mustie your catching your hitch! You didn’t hear me though. 😂
My wife came into the room asking, what is all the yelling about. I said it's Mustie1's hitch, it's Mustie1's hitch!
Lots of car repair channels. I enjoy watching you wrenching and figuring out the oddball stuff.
Those brushes are always so much fun ! Trying to hold them ! 👍👍👍
You are fearless. Not every mechanic takes parts apart to fix them. The dealer would have replaced the part and four others
Aww yeah! Hangover, coffee, and Mustie. Perfect Sunday morning.
Good job on the fix. I love it when the fix is Free, simple and somewhat easy to do.
My fingers were actually twitching when you we’re trying to get that brush in! Lol 😂
I saw the hitch, and I went “NO!” When you took a speed to get up that hill.
I guess you didn’t hear me lol!
Loved the vid; great fix! 👍🏻👍🏻
There you go again with your little "Elf" hammer! you'd be lost with out that tool!. great job! thanks for sharing.
You got that right!
You inspire me.... Inspire me to watch more fix-it videos vs going outside in 100 degrees to work on my $18.00 2002 Camry with a hard to find oil leak.
Such a clever bloke. I’d love to know a bit of background about mustie’s past and how he learnt the skills for this sort of stuff.
I'm beginning to believe there's not much you can't fix, great job! Nice job turning that truck into a tail dragger!!
Yay a mustie video and about a Toyota to top it off. Awesome videos mate never stop you inspire me to keep fixing my stuff an keep me going through this covid lockdown im in
You here in Sydney as well I’m stuck until September 30
@@xxefamxx3518 on the central coast mate hopefully get out of lock end of this month but who knows what gladys will come up with
It's crazy you let the government Lock down the people it doesn't matter vaccines don't stop this virus lockdown won't stop it.its nothing but control by fear not scenics.
@@justbe4481 No. just no. Yes lockdowns suck but if everyone follows the rules of the lockdown it limits the spread of covid meaning less people get sick and stopping the virus, The vaccine can stop the symptoms of the virus and stop people dying from the virus
@@xxefamxx3518
Getting The virus will give you long term immunity it's by far better than the vaccine with out any side effects
This is true medical scenics that's been censored... and that's suspicious about how these governments pushing this unproovend vaccine.
Oi, the grinder making flying metal bits beside the laptop... my poor IT brain melted down. Also, that trick of using wire to hold back the motor contacts, you used that years ago too but I had forgot. That would have saved me some hassle recently. Great diagnosis video!
haha ! the end reminded me of highschool days stuff but without " other toys " to bail ya out :)
Im so thankful for all the money you save in repairs! It's more money you can put into toys for us to watch you make awesome again!
So true!
Honestly, I wasn’t nodding off at 11:23, too much coffee this am. Thx for straightening my glasses though.
Success. So many people would be paying over 700 dollars for that fix. And you my sir, did it for free. I love that feeling as well.
So much patience. My toys would have been out of my pram within minutes.
My toys would have been out of my pram and sailing clear across the supermarket well before I had even attempted the repair.
First time I've watched one of your videos in months...I'm not a fan of tractors, mowers or slowblowers...but I really dig your car/truck repair videos!
Interesting to see how those things work. Good job mate.
Great vid Mustie, this is exactly why I am an avid fan, Finding and fixing what is really a quite simple problem! thanks, my man!
Headed to the fires in Oregon. This is a great send off. See ya in 3 weeks gents. Devils Knob Complex here we come!
Good luck mate
Be safe...
Very proud of you. Kick ass and take names💪
Be safe folks! I smell smoke…Wet stuff on red stuff.
Be safe
Thanks for sharing Mustie1. Look forward to your next adventure.
Most people would have bought a new one or got one from a donor out of the salvage yard, but not Mustie1. My dad was like Mustie1. He worked on VWs and was a pretty good mechanic. He took things apart that most replaced and would usually attempt to repair them before replacement. For one thing, back in the seventies, a lot of parts were not available over the counter, another was he didn't like to spend money. He did fix many parts, but some were beyond repair.
A another great Mustie repair, fixing the broken part versus replacing the part is real talent. I always use rear end oil and grease together ,stays coated longer and better than just grease. Another great video.
😂😂😂😂. Darren you’re like a big kid getting stuck at the end 🤣🤣
I thought we were headed for a new one when you pulled that worm gear out and everything fell apart. Great job getting put back together!!
And this is why I love the new processor 205 and locking hubs. Shifter lever forward low range backwards high range middle no range no electric no vacuum just good old mechanical physical therapy
I love watching a mechanic, and not a parts replacer. I like how for most problems, as long as the parts not completely pooched, you clean it, lube it and put it back together. (the motorcycle mechanic I learned my wrenching skills from was the same way. she'd only buy wear parts if she could)
All it needed was a little bit of love. It's always a good day when you don't have to throw money at a new part. good save Daren. Good save. Saw that coming Hahahahaha. Its always the hitch that hangs use up! At least I gotta good laugh darren..
10 seconds in I think I see one of those old-school cassette adapter heads with the wire feed. Respect! I haven't seen one of those in use for years.
Repair Manual: "No user serviceable parts."
Mustie: "Hold my beer!"
That "look" on yer face Mustie when ya seen the front differentials were locked in? (like the cat that swallowed the canary?) Absolutely PRICELESS! There are many many folks out there that don't realize just how delicate the surgery is, and how much concentrative focus is required when operating on commutator brushes. And even FEWER that can perform that surgery successfully! I know I was holding my breath when ya were trying to get that brush into its proper place and configuration. SOMETIMES, however, there are "certain little magicals" involved, like making sure yer holding yer tongue in the right position, that ARE "camera shy!" KUDO'S to you Man!
Thanks for videos mustie bottoming the hitch an tractor had me laughing
Great educational video.
I like at the end you showed the 4x4 test on the rock pile. I think the little tractor may have done the job if you had shortened up the chain and used the 3-point to raise the rear as you pulled. Or use the loader to lift it and back up. I am a farm guy so I am getting stuck occasionally and I have to get out by myself.