Absolutely nothing at all wrong with welding the manifold. Ignore the whining peanut gallery. Welded manifolds many times in the vehicle with zero issues and great results. Keep doing what you do Ray as your skills and thought process is top of the class.
Yeah and whoever it was that said you can't weld cast iron just doesn't know how to weld I will cast iron all the time and none of it has ever come apart you just have to know what you're doing and do it correctly
Hard to tell what kind of alloys are being used anymore. I think that the use of purely cast iron is a thing of the past and at least trying a welder is worth a shot. If you get a good melt and bonding on the edges then you've saved your customer at least several hundred dollars.
@@shadowopsairman1583 wife has a 2014 passat tdi, love everything about it but working on it. Daughter has a 2010 Accord, son has a 1996 zj, I have a 2000 f250 7.3 with 478k on it and a 1962 MGA. I would almost rather change the engines on the 2 older ones than a water pump on any of the news ones....
Yup... I do sometimes long for "the good ol' days". My first car was a '65 Chevelle with a 283 with points and condenser in the distributor with one coil and a vacuum advance for the timing, a Muncie trans, etc. and it was all just so simple; not to mention plenty of room to sit in the engine compartment to work on it... 😎
I looked at the new pickups last year. I then got on the internet and found a 1984 F150 4×4 with a good body. But a frozen motor. I rebuilt the motor and had the transmission checked out. I have less than $4500 into it now. New brakes, tires (all 5), and gas tanks.
That was what he said and the bolt or screw sticking out on the inside causing restriction. Different metals expand differently with the heat was the claim. Only thing is, the wire coming out of the welder is different metal...@@DeepakKumar-lv4te
Ray, I have the best explanation about the welding issue - "Haters are gonna hate." Do what you have to do to take care of the customer and the rest will take care of itself.
I also agree that welding the hole on the exhaust manifold was the best choice for that situation. Saved that customer a lot $$. I 100% support that decision.
Welding that hole in the exhaust was the best method too many arm chair mechanics out there, you do what you as a mechanic with years of experience feel have to be done.
I have to admit, I would have tapped the hole. Metal shavings getting into the turbo never occurred to me. Even though at my age I'll never tear into another engine, I've learned something that may be useful in some other application. It's another reason I watch this channel.
It occurred to me that a steel plug/bolt inserted into the hole and welded instead of just welding the hole shut would present a new set of bonding problems between the steel plug/bolt and the cast iron. Choosing the right welding wire to weld the hole shut would be more advisable IMHO.
What a great idea David.....I am 70 and not an auto mechanic in any way, but I find Ray to be super skilled and enjoyable to listen to....and I have learned much!
I know why your vids are running overtime Ray, you spend most of the time explaining to those naysayers why you do things the way you do mate, we all know your a great mechanic and you shouldn't have to explain yourself. Keep up the great work buddy. Aussie Graham.
My last interaction with a clerk at an Autoparts store was a young person who was trying to convince me he knew everything as he replaced the defective battery they sold me the previous year but, the more he talked, made it obvious he knew very little. You couldn't direct his thoughts on the right path because he would defend his silliness to the end. Management didn't mind as long as he showed up to work. I went home and ended up doing what he should have done when he worked on the car.
Ray, I was in the business for about 50 years and still wrench on classic cars. Don't let the armchair "experts" get under your skin. It shows by the outcome of your jobs that you know what you are doing. Do you do everything like I would do, no, but so what there are different answers to every challenge and you prove you are right much more than not and when you do make a mistake you own it and are willing to listen to other ways to do things. Keep up the good work. i wish you were closer to me so I could bring my vehicles to you. I still have a shop but do not do much on my newer vehicles and would value your expertise.
Totally agree, if I lived in the area or could afford to drive down there all the time I'd use you exclusively for any mechanic work your honest you treat people with dignity and respect and you take pride in your work not anything we can say for a lot of mechanics unfortunately
Just got my CDL at 66. I assumed it was easy to drive those monsters. After hitting every cone between Gallup and Albuquerque the first time I backed up sobered my sorry ass up quick. We all know what to ASSUME means..., 😂 Blessings.
My thoughts exactly. Classic cars were designed where the average guy could work on them. Today's cars are a real challenge, many special tools and such. It's almost an art, and Ray is good at it. I wish I was closer to him too.
Everyone needs to realize that your view is much better than our view, even with HD cameras. Nothing wrong with welding it closed. Keep up the great content.
Ray, no matter what you do, someone will always think they know better. But the bottom line is you have the knowledge and experience and you prove it everyday.
It was nice that you explained your hole welding logic. 🙂 That lower hose clamp should've had a 90° worm gear on it so you could easily reach it. C'mon engineers, you can do it !🏆
You know everyone has there own way of doing things. Do what you think what is better. It's your channel, if they don't like how you do things, they don't have to watch.
Over 69k views on your manifold welding video. Don't sweat the negative comments on your welding Ray! Only a small percentage of the viewers. I agree your reasons for why you did it the way you did are sound. Keep up the good work!
GM instruction. To remove and replace lower radiator hose start by removing cab from chassis and remove engine, installation is reverse of removal. lol. That looks like a PITA to do. Great job as usual Ray!!
People don't understand old school mechanics. Welding that hole was a great way to safely fix the problem and save the customer some money. People that don't care about customers would want to replace the manifold and charge for drilling out the studs if they broke. You care about your customers and getting the problem fixed. Keep doing you Ray, 🖕🏻 the trolls.
If that truck was mine, I would of told you heck yeah, weld it! It was the best option to fix that for the money! Ray please don't let the haters get to you. And please have yourself a great day!
i don't think it's haters, i think they're under the impression that the owner would keep it if it weren't fixed at all, or there was a different target. if the fix fails, it was gonna be replaced anyway, but for someone that _can't_ spend the cash to replace something like that, the discussion of 'proper' methods is important, not directed specifically at ray.
Ray I hope you read this. Ignore the keyboard warriors. They don't have your experience doing what you do. Anytime you put something on the internet, it is a damned if you do/don't. You provide entertainment and information. Keep up the great work brother. I wish you and your family the absolute best!!
Half a million people are living their lives vicariously through you now. Out of half a million people, there are bound to be a few who have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. The weld was fine.
Hi Ray, As far as welding that hole up I believe you made the best choice possible. It was quick and clean. As far as comments it’s a catch 22. No matter what way you did it the arm chair mechanics would disagree. For one those manifolds are hard and brittle, tapping could have been very hard and risky. Keep up the great content and just know that there’s no pleasing everyone!
welcome to the world of the Armchair mechanic I was a Professional welder and a shade tree mechanic while I do know a lot about welding what I know is you did what you thought was right. You warrantee and you stand behind your decisions and that is integrity and culpability which is what is lacking in todays society. I like watching you because you show your struggles and screw ups and your remedies. yes I arm chair that you need to do this or that only to hear you say it a few minutes later and we laugh a lot. keep doing what you are doing I have learned some things and love your shop banter keep up the good work..😬
Ray asses and opinions have one thing in common. Everyone has one. Your the ASE certified mechanic you know what's best. Thank you so much for your amazing content.
Don't worry about the comments, most of them only dream of actually repairing a car or truck.. Don't go there it only affects you emotions in a negative way. Be happy and have a good day! Keep up the good work and videos. Dave
What you are missing on the manifold leak is that you should have dismounted the manifold, weld the hole mostly closed, tap the hole, thread in a bolt, weld the bolt in place, then remount the manifold. All while spinning a dead cat counterclockwise over your left shoulder of course! 😁
All the “experts” are those who criticize you, the real EXPERTS applaud you! See the difference? Don’t let them get under your skin, you’re doing just fine Ray!
Ray! My 5 yr old niece has really taken an interest in viewing your content. Her high points of the videos are the appearance of brake clean with a sound effect and the explanation of gravity! Thank you for not letting adult language intrude into the majority of your videos.
@@RainmanRaysRepairs Much appreciated! Some times some of your more common lingo is repeated, such as 'initiating starting' sequence or if we spot some thing lose on a car 'not enough clickage'. FYI she refers to you as the car puzzle guy.
You sparked a memory hearing the classic rock and "helping" my dad work on big trucks. Thanks Ray. Oh, as for the REE. Opinions are like a$$holes, everybodys got one.
You are right on the efficiencies of Diesel engines, it is related to the high Compression Ratios used... or conversely the Expansion Ratio from ignition to exhaust. These high ratios, of over 20:1 mean that the exhaust gasses are cooled much more than in a petrol motor. The thermal efficiency relates to the highest absolute temperature to lowest absolute temperature of the working gas ( air. )
I agree with you on welding the hole there are to many factors against you if you tapped and put a bolt in the hole as far as damage to the turbo and engine. Don't let the arm chair mechanics mess with your professional decision. I've been a Master Mechanic for 45 years you did it correctly Ray.
I may not be a professional welder by any means but I’ve done enough to have proven Ray correct here. I’ve had my arms resting on the grounded table, yet I was unharmed. The electricity will not go through my jacket across my entire body and out through the soles of my boots, it’s going to go immediately to the grounding clamp. It’s pretty simple stuff, dunno why people don’t understand it
Another Great video ray.... It seems from your voice that the haters are bugging you! (Don't loose any sleep over it) Keep up the good work! Sydney (Australia) loves ya
Pay little mind to the RE comments. You have WAY MORE experience with what works and what doesn't in the automotive repair industry. I always learn something new with each and every one of your videos. Keep up the great work !!😎
Also, one thing I've learned from Casey LeDelle is the more one reacts with the cognoscenti in the comment section, the better their #'s are according to YT metrics. So, in essence, that's what Ray is doing by addressing the blow back on the welding of the manifold.
I've heard those same comments on current flow with welding and even jumper cables. But if done correctly, as you described I believe you are good. Maybe careless people over the years have had issues, but Ray you are well educated in this field, I think that is what draws myself and others to your channel. Do what YOU do best and MAYBE take comments with a grain of salt. Again, another comment from another viewer...
This is the way to spend my birthday; watching Ray get soaked in engine coolant! I just knew that was gonna let go when he yanked the hose free from the coolant-pumping unit! Yeah! 😅
Bam. First. Just got done replacing a block heater cable on a Volvo XC60. I'll be watching the rest over lunch and this evening. Loving the long videos. Don't sweat with the editing, just show us the journey
Nothing wrong with welding the hole up the way you did. A-holes will pick apart anything you do in public. Personally before I seen your vid I would have found a short bolt that fitted in inside the hole and welded that to the manifold. Clearly you have plenty of experience and always double check your own work so good on you for all the great work and content you put out. Ignore the A-holes
I had no problem with you welding the hole shut. No blow back; just a simple question - which you answered well. Different metals could have introduced and temperature differential stress crack risk.
To all of you calling others that suggested tapping the hole with a plug, calling them arm chair mechanics. How do you know? Just because they suggested a different way? I have been running my shop for 40 years and I have installed many Banks temp probes in the exhaust manifold by drilling and tapping without removing the manifold. Never lost a turbo! Also everyone that said the plug could crack the manifold, why would Someone like Banks suggest drilling and tapping a hole in the manifold? But since he was not ever going to install a temp probe in that truck, I agree with welding it! I like watching this young man because this old man does learn a couple things! Keep up the great work Ray, and always be open to suggestions! You will be very successful!
Here your answer Ray shade tree mechanic (them) vs Professional( you). You were right on the metal expansion of two metal cooling rate over time it a gurantee it will leak again. You did it right the first time, good job. On those hoses this what they do during the assembly of motor at GM factories they drip the end of the hose in a soapy solution (Dawn and water) and those little sucker will slide on with problem, try it.
It fine...you should gave just stuck a carrot in it... Yes, cast can be welded. I weed a 4 " crack in a 1941 Chevy engine block using an AC welder. It was just the outer water jacket. I heated the area thoroughly, evenly first. Welded quick so as not to crystallize the cast. Engine was out, laying on its side. Worked fine, last long time. :) We used " Super cast" welding rod.
I think you're right, if you had put a bolt in there people would be asking why you didn't just weld it. People are fickle and are flip floppers! Keep doing your thing because it's served you well!! I'm behind you 100% with any and all decisions you make.
Ray, KUDOS to you ! I've been told for years (many) that you can't weld cast with a mig, gotta use tig. I was misinformed, and you validated that. BTW, I think you put about 5 1/2 gallons of coolant in the system ! 🙂
Good job ray!!! Thanks!!! When ppl scream theyre only screaming cuz they think they hafta have an opinion. Only opinion matters is yours n your customers!
'Ya know Ray, there are a lot of people out there that just enjoy tearing down another's work, just for the sake of doing it. They are probably "arm-chair" non-mechanics who "think" they know more than just about anybody. Run your show, you're doing great, I appreciate you sharing your skill and knowledge of your craft. I've been watching you for some time now and have watched you grow a successful business of your own. Thank you for your efforts. Folks probably don't even know that you also script, edit, and format your content aside from working a business.
My father taught me that you can't arc weld cast iron without pre-heating the cast iron a lot. But they didn't have MIG welders back then either. So, hey! It worked! As you said, probably now an old wive's tale. A bit like, "Don't turn fluro lights off if going out of a room for a short time. It takes an enormous amount of electricity to restart them." Or, "Mirrors attract lightning. Put a blanket over them in a thunderstorm."
You shouldn't turn fluorescent lamps and off too often as it shortens their life it's far from an old wives tale. Every time you turn on a rapid start or instant start ballasted fluorescent lamp (the two most common types) a bit of a cathode material is blown off that's why well worn and bad floro tubes have black bands on the ends that's cathode material being deposited on the tube once that material is gone the lamp is dead. If you want to turn them and off often such as in a bathroom you want to use a fixture with a programmed start ballast. These are gentler on the tubes and will allow them to last for years even if they are turned on and off often.
@@RenegadesGarage I did not know that. My father was a Fitter by trade. I was an electrician. Probably neither of us had that background. I grew up in the 50's.
Stop trying to explain your methods that have worked for decades because keyboard warriors don't know better Ray. You obviously have superior knowledge and can rest easy you know what you are on about. LOVE your work Ray.
Dang, what a great job you did! Ray, you always do the right thing for your customers. People that write ugly things probably have never turned screwdriver in their life! Thanks for the entertainment & teaching!
Great explanation about the module issue. You are correct, but plz don't be offended. I am just conveying my experience. I use to install spreader beds onto 18 wheelers. we welded only behind the cab and back, but still burnt the ecu out.
Hey Ray, I have absolutely no problem with you welding that hole. You’re the professional & I have the opinion that YOU know best what to do. Enough said. You’re doing a Great Job.
I agree with you.... No matter what you did with the manifold, you would have been damned.... I am glad you explained it, as I was wondering why you didn't put a bolt in and then welded it.
Ray this is how gm get people to buy hoses(since the hose don’t wear out anymore but the o rings do ).If a mechanic can’t order a new certified o ring he has to order a replacement hose. I know you wanted to save the customer money. If you put an after market o ring on and it fails. That wouldn’t be good. Have a good day Ray
Ray, there’s not a thing wrong with what you did welding that hole shut. There are always several ways to approach a repair. I believe you achieved a great result. It should buy the owner a good bit more time before that manifold needs replacing. Well done! This is why I’m recommending your shop to my friends in the area.
for the manifold you had 3 options of how to fix it 1. replace the manifold 2. tap the hole and insert a plug 3. weld it shut 1/2 would require you to remove the manifold from the engine to do the work, with the risk of breaking off the bolts causing lost of work 3 would either save time or not not to mention if the weld fails then you will have no choice but to remove the manifold if it fails
Damn everyone is now an automotive specialist when it comes to someone else's works.... There is more than one way to get a job done efficiently, and with quality. Please keep up the great videos ray!
Ray, I have said this on previous videos but it bears repeating. THANK YOU for taking the time to produce this content. I learn at least one new thing from every video. I am sure it slows you down to handle filming/editing/posting/etc. but it is much appreciated. My kids (7 and 5) also love seeing what "Mr. Ray" is fixing next!
The gears of reason are always spinning the right way for me and most of us subscribers here Ray. Salute to you from us old timers with many years on the floor and from the weekend crew that depends on your knowledge.
Oh Ray, what a nightmare. I would have bought out the hose cutters and a Stanley knife. As to the manifold repair, I think you were right. I can't tell from this distance, but based on the year and the appearance, the material looks like cast iron/cast steel. That being so, drilling/tapping it would be very high risk. These materials are very hard and not ductile. This means drilling it with a Carbide bit at 135 deg angle. HSS will do it, but will likely chatter. In addition the chance of breaking a tap is high. Nope, you were right. The naysayers are not necessarily wrong, but your method is safer.
Based on 60+ years of electronics repair, electricity will follow the path of least resistance. In this case, the shortest distance between the ground clamp & the welding gun. ( Like your paralleling the larger battery cable with the smaller one for more current flow to the battery). Since the manifold is already at ground potential, and your ground clamp was inches away, IMHO, no damage should occur. That being said, if you were welding on a starter casing or an alternator casing, I then would be concerned about the possibility of damage to the electrical system or a control module due to the possibility of a voltage spike somehow inductively feeding back through the system into a module, especially if your ground clamp was attached to the engine block or the frame of the vehicle.
Have been working the electronics side for 45y and saw nil issue with the exhaust welding, But did hold my breath a little when you were playing with bolting the +12v leads to the alternator.... It's all good though... I just wish we were in the same neighborhood so I could get you to service my vehicles.
Good job. You are so patient. I would have just taken the plastic bit off the new hose and put it on the end of the old hose so it fit on the radiator! Bugger going through all that crap! It makes me very glad I have an old lpg 2003 Barra engine. It is 10,000 short of a million k's. it has had a leaking head, valve and rocker cover gaskets for four years, at least and 2 inches of oil in each plug well, and leaking intake. I haven't serviced it for over 5 years ( the plugs are stuck in there and most bolts are stripped or ceased) it still has all original parts but it still has plenty of grunt and never breaks down. It's a shame Aussies don't make cars anymore. Good job and thanks for explaining everything. I like watching your show, been watching for about 4 years now. It helps me work on my other petrol Barra.
Should get electro boom to answer the question on the path of electricity through a vehicle when welding on it, I agree with your logic but who doesn’t love a colab 👍🏻
Absolutely nothing at all wrong with welding the manifold. Ignore the whining peanut gallery. Welded manifolds many times in the vehicle with zero issues and great results. Keep doing what you do Ray as your skills and thought process is top of the class.
Yeah and whoever it was that said you can't weld cast iron just doesn't know how to weld I will cast iron all the time and none of it has ever come apart you just have to know what you're doing and do it correctly
I welded cast iron at a machine shop. Of course, knowing how is the key. With the mileage on the truck, certainly worth a try.
If a cracked head can be welded I don’t see why a manifold can’t.
Hard to tell what kind of alloys are being used anymore. I think that the use of purely cast iron is a thing of the past and at least trying a welder is worth a shot. If you get a good melt and bonding on the edges then you've saved your customer at least several hundred dollars.
I personally would have welded a bolt simply to prevent any chance of slag or anything falling into the hole.
The more I watch you work on these newer cars the more I like my older ones!
I have a 2007 classic with a gas and its easier to work on
@@shadowopsairman1583 wife has a 2014 passat tdi, love everything about it but working on it.
Daughter has a 2010 Accord, son has a 1996 zj, I have a 2000 f250 7.3 with 478k on it and a 1962 MGA.
I would almost rather change the engines on the 2 older ones than a water pump on any of the news ones....
Amen brother. 😂
Yup... I do sometimes long for "the good ol' days". My first car was a '65 Chevelle with a 283 with points and condenser in the distributor with one coil and a vacuum advance for the timing, a Muncie trans, etc. and it was all just so simple; not to mention plenty of room to sit in the engine compartment to work on it... 😎
I looked at the new pickups last year. I then got on the internet and found a 1984 F150 4×4 with a good body. But a frozen motor. I rebuilt the motor and had the transmission checked out. I have less than $4500 into it now. New brakes, tires (all 5), and gas tanks.
As a former professional welder I give my approval of the manifold weld plug. It's fine
Yep I agree, I would have stuck a screw in there and welded it, but Ray did give good reasons why that was not a good idea.
Is there an issue with putting a bolt in there and welding that ? E.g. Different metals issues?
That was what he said and the bolt or screw sticking out on the inside causing restriction. Different metals expand differently with the heat was the claim. Only thing is, the wire coming out of the welder is different metal...@@DeepakKumar-lv4te
Ray, I have the best explanation about the welding issue - "Haters are gonna hate." Do what you have to do to take care of the customer and the rest will take care of itself.
I also agree that welding the hole on the exhaust manifold was the best choice for that situation. Saved that customer a lot $$.
I 100% support that decision.
Welding that hole in the exhaust was the best method too many arm chair mechanics out there, you do what you as a mechanic with years of experience feel have to be done.
Tapping it and threading would have put metal in the exhaust manifold for the turbo to eat. I saw it recommended many times. I agree.
That's the difference between a mechanic and fitter !!
I have to admit, I would have tapped the hole. Metal shavings getting into the turbo never occurred to me. Even though at my age I'll never tear into another engine, I've learned something that may be useful in some other application. It's another reason I watch this channel.
It occurred to me that a steel plug/bolt inserted into the hole and welded instead of just welding the hole shut would present a new set of bonding problems between the steel plug/bolt and the cast iron. Choosing the right welding wire to weld the hole shut would be more advisable IMHO.
That was my thoughts originally, but Ray gave good reasons why that was not a good idea.@@GeneralSulla
I recommended your channel to a fresh new clerk at the auto parts store who confessed he didn't know much about auto maintenance and repair.
What a great idea David.....I am 70 and not an auto mechanic in any way, but I find Ray to be super skilled and enjoyable to listen to....and I have learned much!
The requirement is just to know how to use a computer anymore
I know why your vids are running overtime Ray, you spend most of the time explaining to those naysayers why you do things the way you do mate, we all know your a great mechanic and you shouldn't have to explain yourself. Keep up the great work buddy. Aussie Graham.
I agree with Aussie Graham. I wouldn’t worry about the comments.
My last interaction with a clerk at an Autoparts store was a young person who was trying to convince me he knew everything as he replaced the defective battery they sold me the previous year but, the more he talked, made it obvious he knew very little. You couldn't direct his thoughts on the right path because he would defend his silliness to the end. Management didn't mind as long as he showed up to work. I went home and ended up doing what he should have done when he worked on the car.
Ray, I was in the business for about 50 years and still wrench on classic cars. Don't let the armchair "experts" get under your skin. It shows by the outcome of your jobs that you know what you are doing. Do you do everything like I would do, no, but so what there are different answers to every challenge and you prove you are right much more than not and when you do make a mistake you own it and are willing to listen to other ways to do things. Keep up the good work. i wish you were closer to me so I could bring my vehicles to you. I still have a shop but do not do much on my newer vehicles and would value your expertise.
Totally agree, if I lived in the area or could afford to drive down there all the time I'd use you exclusively for any mechanic work your honest you treat people with dignity and respect and you take pride in your work not anything we can say for a lot of mechanics unfortunately
Just got my CDL at 66. I assumed it was easy to drive those monsters. After hitting every cone between Gallup and Albuquerque the first time I backed up sobered my sorry ass up quick. We all know what to ASSUME means..., 😂 Blessings.
My thoughts exactly. Classic cars were designed where the average guy could work on them. Today's cars are a real challenge, many special tools and such. It's almost an art, and Ray is good at it. I wish I was closer to him too.
Everyone needs to realize that your view is much better than our view, even with HD cameras. Nothing wrong with welding it closed. Keep up the great content.
Ray, no matter what you do, someone will always think they know better. But the bottom line is you have the knowledge and experience and you prove it everyday.
It was nice that you explained your hole welding logic. 🙂 That lower hose clamp should've had a 90° worm gear on it so you could easily reach it. C'mon engineers, you can do it !🏆
You know everyone has there own way of doing things. Do what you think what is better. It's your channel, if they don't like how you do things, they don't have to watch.
Welded holes in exhaust manifolds for the last 40 yrs. Never had a problem since.
Over 69k views on your manifold welding video. Don't sweat the negative comments on your welding Ray! Only a small percentage of the viewers. I agree your reasons for why you did it the way you did are sound. Keep up the good work!
GM instruction. To remove and replace lower radiator hose start by removing cab from chassis and remove engine, installation is reverse of removal. lol. That looks like a PITA to do. Great job as usual Ray!!
They give just a tick over 2 hours under warranty, so, ya...
People don't understand old school mechanics. Welding that hole was a great way to safely fix the problem and save the customer some money. People that don't care about customers would want to replace the manifold and charge for drilling out the studs if they broke. You care about your customers and getting the problem fixed. Keep doing you Ray, 🖕🏻 the trolls.
If that truck was mine, I would of told you heck yeah, weld it! It was the best option to fix that for the money! Ray please don't let the haters get to you. And please have yourself a great day!
i don't think it's haters, i think they're under the impression that the owner would keep it if it weren't fixed at all, or there was a different target. if the fix fails, it was gonna be replaced anyway, but for someone that _can't_ spend the cash to replace something like that, the discussion of 'proper' methods is important, not directed specifically at ray.
Ray I hope you read this. Ignore the keyboard warriors. They don't have your experience doing what you do. Anytime you put something on the internet, it is a damned if you do/don't. You provide entertainment and information. Keep up the great work brother. I wish you and your family the absolute best!!
Half a million people are living their lives vicariously through you now. Out of half a million people, there are bound to be a few who have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. The weld was fine.
referring you welding the hole ,your the expert ,you keep doing you.Someone always seems to think they know more .
Hi Ray, As far as welding that hole up I believe you made the best choice possible. It was quick and clean. As far as comments it’s a catch 22. No matter what way you did it the arm chair mechanics would disagree. For one those manifolds are hard and brittle, tapping could have been very hard and risky. Keep up the great content and just know that there’s no pleasing everyone!
Great stuff Ray, you do your thing your way, that’s why we watch.
Wow Ray, My favorite saying in situations like this "I can fix it with some gas and a flare."
People who can't do criticise those who can
Just keep doing your job your way, Ray.
Let the haters do it their way
welcome to the world of the Armchair mechanic I was a Professional welder and a shade tree mechanic while I do know a lot about welding what I know is you did what you thought was right. You warrantee and you stand behind your decisions and that is integrity and culpability which is what is lacking in todays society. I like watching you because you show your struggles and screw ups and your remedies. yes I arm chair that you need to do this or that only to hear you say it a few minutes later and we laugh a lot. keep doing what you are doing I have learned some things and love your shop banter keep up the good work..😬
Ray asses and opinions have one thing in common. Everyone has one. Your the ASE certified mechanic you know what's best. Thank you so much for your amazing content.
Don't worry about the comments, most of them only dream of actually repairing a car or truck.. Don't go there it only affects you emotions in a negative way. Be happy and have a good day! Keep up the good work and videos.
Dave
What you are missing on the manifold leak is that you should have dismounted the manifold, weld the hole mostly closed, tap the hole, thread in a bolt, weld the bolt in place, then remount the manifold. All while spinning a dead cat counterclockwise over your left shoulder of course! 😁
All the “experts” are those who criticize you, the real EXPERTS applaud you! See the difference? Don’t let them get under your skin, you’re doing just fine Ray!
Ray! My 5 yr old niece has really taken an interest in viewing your content. Her high points of the videos are the appearance of brake clean with a sound effect and the explanation of gravity! Thank you for not letting adult language intrude into the majority of your videos.
I’m at about 99.7% on the language. No need to broadcast vulgarity, the world is full of it
@@RainmanRaysRepairs Much appreciated! Some times some of your more common lingo is repeated, such as 'initiating starting' sequence or if we spot some thing lose on a car 'not enough clickage'. FYI she refers to you as the car puzzle guy.
@@WoodrowMcCallshe'll either be a mech or a game designer!
Ray, you are right, by clamping your ground where you did current will flow from the weld to the ground.
it didnt cook off the battery acid, thats a plus 👍but yeah it takes the shortest path usually, might want to check the battery charge afterwards
As far as the welding the manifold there is no problem with doing the way you did it. You will always get couch mechanics spouting off. Great Video
I wonder what that new hose assembly costs?
If you made a mistake welding the hole the weld will come loose, if it stays in place you done good. I vote for you done good.
All that matters that you saved the customer loads of money that's the way to work
You sparked a memory hearing the classic rock and "helping" my dad work on big trucks. Thanks Ray. Oh, as for the REE. Opinions are like a$$holes, everybodys got one.
Happy Groundhog Day Ray. A fitting video just like the movie frustratingly work with a great ending.😎
You did the right thing by welding it shut. Like you said, a bolt would expand and contract at a different rate than the manifold. You did it right.
You are right on the efficiencies of Diesel engines, it is related to the high Compression Ratios used... or conversely the Expansion Ratio from ignition to exhaust. These high ratios, of over 20:1 mean that the exhaust gasses are cooled much more than in a petrol motor. The thermal efficiency relates to the highest absolute temperature to lowest absolute temperature of the working gas ( air. )
I agree with you on welding the hole there are to many factors against you if you tapped and put a bolt in the hole as far as damage to the turbo and engine. Don't let the arm chair mechanics mess with your professional decision. I've been a Master Mechanic for 45 years you did it correctly Ray.
Do it your way Ray. Its your responsibility and who cares what others say. Your job your client your call. Great videos absolutely love them.
this is one the hardest pluming i ever seen so far u amazed me bud
I may not be a professional welder by any means but I’ve done enough to have proven Ray correct here. I’ve had my arms resting on the grounded table, yet I was unharmed. The electricity will not go through my jacket across my entire body and out through the soles of my boots, it’s going to go immediately to the grounding clamp. It’s pretty simple stuff, dunno why people don’t understand it
Another Great video ray....
It seems from your voice that the haters are bugging you! (Don't loose any sleep over it)
Keep up the good work!
Sydney (Australia) loves ya
As does Narvik, Norway
My dad used to tell me that diesels get stronger the hotter they get. Thats why the semi trucks and duallies are such powerhouses.
Pay little mind to the RE comments. You have WAY MORE experience with what works and what doesn't in the automotive repair industry. I always learn something new with each and every one of your videos. Keep up the great work !!😎
Also, one thing I've learned from Casey LeDelle is the more one reacts with the cognoscenti in the comment section, the better their #'s are according to YT metrics. So, in essence, that's what Ray is doing by addressing the blow back on the welding of the manifold.
I've heard those same comments on current flow with welding and even jumper cables. But if done correctly, as you described I believe you are good. Maybe careless people over the years have had issues, but Ray you are well educated in this field, I think that is what draws myself and others to your channel. Do what YOU do best and MAYBE take comments with a grain of salt. Again, another comment from another viewer...
Good morning Ray 🌄 another gorgeous day let's get into this video.😂👍👍
Good job on welding that manifold, as Eric O always says, 3 comment generators, 1) welding 2) concrete pouring and 3) soldering. 🤣🤣
This is the way to spend my birthday; watching Ray get soaked in engine coolant! I just knew that was gonna let go when he yanked the hose free from the coolant-pumping unit! Yeah! 😅
Bam. First. Just got done replacing a block heater cable on a Volvo XC60. I'll be watching the rest over lunch and this evening. Loving the long videos. Don't sweat with the editing, just show us the journey
Why didn't you upload a video on you working on the volvo?!?😮
@@kenholt8297 because it isn't allowed at the dealership I work at
I like the longer videos as well.
@@not-a-raccoon , oh
That hose was a monster to get in and out. Never seen one so difficult.
Nothing wrong with welding the hole up the way you did. A-holes will pick apart anything you do in public.
Personally before I seen your vid I would have found a short bolt that fitted in inside the hole and welded that to the manifold.
Clearly you have plenty of experience and always double check your own work so good on you for all the great work and content you put out. Ignore the A-holes
Owner of that old gal needs to get her some new headlights. She has earned them.
I agree weld the hole and ignore the idiots!! Also electricity takes the shortest path.
Parience is a virtue my good friend.👍
I was exhausted after watching this video and had to take a nap. The stress, the tension, frustration, been there,done that.
I had no problem with you welding the hole shut. No blow back; just a simple question - which you answered well. Different metals could have introduced and temperature differential stress crack risk.
To all of you calling others that suggested tapping the hole with a plug, calling them arm chair mechanics. How do you know? Just because they suggested a different way? I have been running my shop for 40 years and I have installed many Banks temp probes in the exhaust manifold by drilling and tapping without removing the manifold. Never lost a turbo! Also everyone that said the plug could crack the manifold, why would Someone like Banks suggest drilling and tapping a hole in the manifold? But since he was not ever going to install a temp probe in that truck, I agree with welding it! I like watching this young man because this old man does learn a couple things! Keep up the great work Ray, and always be open to suggestions! You will be very successful!
Welding that hole was fine. No more leak.
Here your answer Ray shade tree mechanic (them) vs Professional( you). You were right on the metal expansion of two metal cooling rate over time it a gurantee it will leak again. You did it right the first time, good job. On those hoses this what they do during the assembly of motor at GM factories they drip the end of the hose in a soapy solution (Dawn and water) and those little sucker will slide on with problem, try it.
I worked at a diesel and automotive machine shop, and we welded cast-iron often
So your learned patience good deal. A wise man is always learning, you are a wise man.
I applaud your efforts. Nice job.
I remember a bushing that REALLY tried your patience
You are the mechanic you do what you think is best for the job the customer and you carry on doing your best don't worry about the sofa mechanic .
don't worry about the nah sayers. do what you do cause you know what to do right.
It fine...you should gave just stuck a carrot in it...
Yes, cast can be welded. I weed a 4 " crack in a 1941 Chevy engine block using an AC welder. It was just the outer water jacket. I heated the area thoroughly, evenly first. Welded quick so as not to crystallize the cast. Engine was out, laying on its side. Worked fine, last long time. :) We used " Super cast" welding rod.
I think you're right, if you had put a bolt in there people would be asking why you didn't just weld it. People are fickle and are flip floppers! Keep doing your thing because it's served you well!! I'm behind you 100% with any and all decisions you make.
It's people who want to think they know better because their fragile ego's can't just admit you're kicking butt with your business.
Ray, KUDOS to you ! I've been told for years (many) that you can't weld cast with a mig, gotta use tig. I was misinformed, and you validated that. BTW, I think you put about 5 1/2 gallons of coolant in the system ! 🙂
Good job ray!!! Thanks!!! When ppl scream theyre only screaming cuz they think they hafta have an opinion. Only opinion matters is yours n your customers!
'Ya know Ray, there are a lot of people out there that just enjoy tearing down another's work, just for the sake of doing it. They are probably "arm-chair" non-mechanics who "think" they know more than just about anybody.
Run your show, you're doing great, I appreciate you sharing your skill and knowledge of your craft. I've been watching you for some time now and have watched you grow a successful business of your own. Thank you for your efforts. Folks probably don't even know that you also script, edit, and format your content aside from working a business.
My father taught me that you can't arc weld cast iron without pre-heating the cast iron a lot. But they didn't have MIG welders back then either. So, hey! It worked! As you said, probably now an old wive's tale. A bit like, "Don't turn fluro lights off if going out of a room for a short time. It takes an enormous amount of electricity to restart them." Or, "Mirrors attract lightning. Put a blanket over them in a thunderstorm."
You shouldn't turn fluorescent lamps and off too often as it shortens their life it's far from an old wives tale. Every time you turn on a rapid start or instant start ballasted fluorescent lamp (the two most common types) a bit of a cathode material is blown off that's why well worn and bad floro tubes have black bands on the ends that's cathode material being deposited on the tube once that material is gone the lamp is dead.
If you want to turn them and off often such as in a bathroom you want to use a fixture with a programmed start ballast. These are gentler on the tubes and will allow them to last for years even if they are turned on and off often.
@@Bushougoma once in a while you actually learn something new thank you sir Bushougoma
Oh so that's the reason for mirrored colored balls on cement pedestals you sometimes see in a yard.... and why they're called "lightning balls"
You do realize MIG welding has been around since the 1920"s, right. My dad had a welding business in the 70's and he had MIG, TIG and stick welders.
@@RenegadesGarage I did not know that. My father was a Fitter by trade. I was an electrician. Probably neither of us had that background. I grew up in the 50's.
Stop trying to explain your methods that have worked for decades because keyboard warriors don't know better Ray. You obviously have superior knowledge and can rest easy you know what you are on about. LOVE your work Ray.
Dang, what a great job you did!
Ray, you always do the right thing for your customers.
People that write ugly things probably have never turned screwdriver in their life!
Thanks for the entertainment & teaching!
Great explanation about the module issue. You are correct, but plz don't be offended. I am just conveying my experience. I use to install spreader beds onto 18 wheelers. we welded only behind the cab and back, but still burnt the ecu out.
Hey Ray, I have absolutely no problem with you welding that hole. You’re the professional & I have the opinion that YOU know best what to do. Enough said. You’re doing a Great Job.
I agree with you.... No matter what you did with the manifold, you would have been damned.... I am glad you explained it, as I was wondering why you didn't put a bolt in and then welded it.
Everyone has their own opinion. There is more than one way to do something.
Ray this is how gm get people to buy hoses(since the hose don’t wear out anymore but the o rings do ).If a mechanic can’t order a new certified o ring he has to order a replacement hose. I know you wanted to save the customer money. If you put an after market o ring on and it fails. That wouldn’t be good. Have a good day Ray
Right? It's unnecessary in a sane world.
I enjoy when Ray pontificates. I feel like this is a live modern version of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
Ray, there’s not a thing wrong with what you did welding that hole shut.
There are always several ways to approach a repair. I believe you achieved a great result. It should buy the owner a good bit more time before that manifold needs replacing.
Well done! This is why I’m recommending your shop to my friends in the area.
Wow! I can't believe how difficult it is to change a lower rad hose. Crazy!
Very clever mechanical work. Best photography yet, thanks.
Ray. The perfect example of life lived an eighth of a turn at a time. Patience, young Padawan!
for the manifold you had 3 options of how to fix it
1. replace the manifold
2. tap the hole and insert a plug
3. weld it shut
1/2 would require you to remove the manifold from the engine to do the work, with the risk of breaking off the bolts causing lost of work
3 would either save time or not
not to mention if the weld fails then you will have no choice but to remove the manifold if it fails
And I thought aircraft engine pluming was a pain in the ares. Now you have to wire tie the hard to reach fasteners. Great video.
Damn everyone is now an automotive specialist when it comes to someone else's works.... There is more than one way to get a job done efficiently, and with quality. Please keep up the great videos ray!
Ray, I have said this on previous videos but it bears repeating. THANK YOU for taking the time to produce this content. I learn at least one new thing from every video. I am sure it slows you down to handle filming/editing/posting/etc. but it is much appreciated. My kids (7 and 5) also love seeing what "Mr. Ray" is fixing next!
The gears of reason are always spinning the right way for me and most of us subscribers here Ray. Salute to you from us old timers with many years on the floor and from the weekend crew that depends on your knowledge.
Oh Ray, what a nightmare. I would have bought out the hose cutters and a Stanley knife. As to the manifold repair, I think you were right. I can't tell from this distance, but based on the year and the appearance, the material looks like cast iron/cast steel. That being so, drilling/tapping it would be very high risk. These materials are very hard and not ductile. This means drilling it with a Carbide bit at 135 deg angle. HSS will do it, but will likely chatter. In addition the chance of breaking a tap is high. Nope, you were right. The naysayers are not necessarily wrong, but your method is safer.
I was a welder . Your right on that information. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
You are an excellent troubleshooter. I really enjoy your diagnoses and reasoning.
As a Duramax owner I love these videos.
Changing out hoses is an ordeal with this thing.....
As a welder and a duramax owner i approve of welding manafolds and other things as needed.
Based on 60+ years of electronics repair, electricity will follow the path of least resistance. In this case, the shortest distance between the ground clamp & the welding gun. ( Like your paralleling the larger battery cable with the smaller one for more current flow to the battery). Since the manifold is already at ground potential, and your ground clamp was inches away, IMHO, no damage should occur. That being said, if you were welding on a starter casing or an alternator casing, I then would be concerned about the possibility of damage to the electrical system or a control module due to the possibility of a voltage spike somehow inductively feeding back through the system into a module, especially if your ground clamp was attached to the engine block or the frame of the vehicle.
Have been working the electronics side for 45y and saw nil issue with the exhaust welding, But did hold my breath a little when you were playing with bolting the +12v leads to the alternator.... It's all good though... I just wish we were in the same neighborhood so I could get you to service my vehicles.
Ray you saved your customer a lot of money just welding it it was cheap fix and not much time
Ray's catch phrase" It's (insert color) so you know it's good.". One of his idiosyncrasies that make him fun to watch.
Good job. You are so patient. I would have just taken the plastic bit off the new hose and put it on the end of the old hose so it fit on the radiator! Bugger going through all that crap!
It makes me very glad I have an old lpg 2003 Barra engine. It is 10,000 short of a million k's. it has had a leaking head, valve and rocker cover gaskets for four years, at least and 2 inches of oil in each plug well, and leaking intake. I haven't serviced it for over 5 years ( the plugs are stuck in there and most bolts are stripped or ceased) it still has all original parts but it still has plenty of grunt and never breaks down. It's a shame Aussies don't make cars anymore.
Good job and thanks for explaining everything. I like watching your show, been watching for about 4 years now. It helps me work on my other petrol Barra.
Should get electro boom to answer the question on the path of electricity through a vehicle when welding on it, I agree with your logic but who doesn’t love a colab 👍🏻