Can’t believe how long it’s been since I first subscribed…….. it’s amazing what you and Lauren have accomplished. Great to see hard honest work pay off. Cheers
My uncle showed me a neat trick he bought 2 really long bolts with the same threads as the transmission bolts so he could just slide the transmission back to change the seal.
My father made those at his shop in a huge copper mine in AZ. The head were removed, tapered and a nice slot to insert a flat head screwdriver to remove them once a few transmission bolts were loosely installed
When the vehicles are manufactured, the chassis is dipped in an electrocoat bath. This bath looks alot like water and the operator can adjust the current in the bath and this makes it so they can adjust exactly how much primer will be applied and since it is electrified, the primer will be distributed exactly even over the entire chassis which is nice. The problem comes when this electrocoat goes into the over directly after the electrocoat process and is supposed to be partially cured so the topcoat sticks to the primer. In this case, what happed was that the ecoat was overcured and thus there was a intercoat adhesion issue because the ecoat was overcured and not allowing the topcoat paint to stick to the primer. This has been an issue for many years. It started back in the 70's when ecoat was introduced. There you have it. It's not the water based paint at all! Also, for those that aren't aware, all paint used in the manufacturing process is a thermoset paint whereas it has to go thru an oven to cure. So it is not an air dry paint.
Also the uv rays will degradate the ecoat to topcoat adhesion and cause the topcoat to peel off. Most plants also sprayed too thin of a coat of white paint to allow the uv rays to come in.
The term is Thermoset. The high temp cure cause the polymer molecules to form bonds between molecules and creates a network of bonds. Produces a stronger coating.
It was an era of trying to learn how to apply low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) primer and paint. My ‘92 Buick LeSabre suffered the same problem even though I kept it washed and waxed.
Hello from Roanoke VA. I try and watch everyday. I owned the biggest transmissin shop in town. And closed in 2010. After 25 years because of health problems. I agree with 99% of what you do , there is one thing that drives me nuts is taking out cotter keys with needle nose plyers. A set of wire cutters is so much easier. Good luck to you and then wife unit. I will be joining soon. Russ
Evans Waterless Coolant is a Jay Leno staple who uses in almost all of his cars. It is a permanent coolant for the life of the vehicle. Of course at prices from $33 to $75 a gallon, it had better be. The boiling point of the Evans is 375F opposed to 212F for water. Since the boiling temperature of the Evans is so high, your cooling system will not pressurize which is also (supposedly) another advantage of using the product. Cool!
I tried this on my turbocharged '85 Scirocco, and it didn't work. It needs higher flow than typical water pumps/radiators can give. Hoses and water pumps last forever with this stuff....IF you can make it work.
@@Flies2FLL I have looked into using the Evans coolant. Some people have had no problem with it and other people have had problems with it. Seems it don't like some gaskets and will leak. So, I just went with water and Hy- per Cool. Works just fine for a lot less money.
@@Flies2FLL Interesting. I know that one of the more important things is when converting from water to Evans. It is somewhat complicated and tedious. If there was an issue with the cooling system, it will translate into flaws when converting.
@@TheSolidSnakeOil If you can get it to the boiling point (375f) it will explode in your face. I don't think you will be able to get the coolant temperature to that high of boiling point unless you disregard the temperature from the water (coolant) gauge and let the needle peg. There may be some pressure, but it should be much less than a water-based coolant. Regardless, you should not add water to the cooling system.
@@deplorablelibertarianno shame in it. I respect people that can take a step away and admit they’re in over their head. It takes a bigger person to do that, and it always leaves the door open to learn how to do hard things the easier way… which is to say correctly.
I went through 3 of these between 92 and 22...they were solid with almost no issues but you dump them at about 120K before the expensive stuff starts going. When I asked the Fleet manager as I ordered my last one on 2015 if the Paint issue had been fixed, he said ''I wouldn't bet on it!'' My 05 ''Shed'' all the white paint off in sheets! The 15 was looking good at 7 years so who knows. I just blasted the Bals spots with white Plasti-Dip and lived with it. The Express is still a great platform for a work truck.
EVANS Waterless coolant is suppose to be safer for the engine. Which I quote from the website “Evans Waterless Coolant provides distinct advantages over traditional water-based coolant. The absence of water avoids the formation of vapor, high pressure and boil-over, and prevents corrosion and electrolysis. Evans’ high boiling point and lower freeze point allow a wider and safer operating temperature range. The benefits derived from Evans can be achieved in most vehicle applications and engine types, although Evans’ performance may vary depending on cooling system configurations.” Sounds interesting overall, I’d have to ask my Professor if he’d heard of it as he is ASE Certified and a Ford Master Tech. Hope this answers your question about it. Also, thank you for the videos you provide, they help me learn more about cars than what I have learned already. I’m 20 and about to head into the industry in the next year or two.
One thing is you can't add antifreeze or water to the Evans coolant. That is why the Evans stickers are there to let you know. It can cause cooling problems if you do.
@@GaryH-pw9cm From what I have read, adding water eliminates the benefits of the Evans. You can add water in a pinch but they say that it shouldn't exceed 3% of the cooling capacity. But, you lose the benefits and now introduce a liquid that will lower its boiling point and introduce the possibility of pressurizing the system more than just have Evans alone.
I used to have a Chevy van with the dog house - Changing the air filter required removing the 16 screws and taking out the ill-fitting cover. I had an oil change place tell me they had an upcharge to remove it, I said "how much?", $2.00. I couldn't say YES fast enough! LOL
I would have marked the flex plate and crank shaft with white fingernail polish so you don't have to guess where the bolts line up since you can't see the hole locations in the crankshaft because of the transmission in the way.
Did a 4L60E Transmission removal and rebuild last Week for a good old 90s silverado that was a fun Job Them Jezlus clips Drive you insane 33:02 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
3500 Expresses also have 8-lug wheels and usually the 6.0L. We also have the peeling paint issue. These vehicles normally have the orange "OAT" coolant. It's really important to change the coolant at the specified interval or the entire cooling system will turn into Swiss cheese. Same with brake fluid. A "royal flush" might be a good idea here. Maintain your fluids guys or it *will* end in tears!
Vans have pros and cons for working on them. Those top two bellhousing bolt were easier in the van accessing them from the dog house instead of reaching from behind the trans, nice video thanks ray
The Evans waterless antifreeze stuff, it's marketed out here in the desert for it's lack of water, which provides some benefit as it's better for heat transfer. The stuff doesn't work if water is introduced, or if the system was not sufficiently puked of water before beginning. You can find an overview of it on power nation's videos if you want to search those
Rear main oil seals have always been a challenge. To my knowledge, when GM went to the 360 degree one in the 2.8 V-6 in the S-10 techs first experienced the challenge of them - do I pull the engine or trans; can I "sneak" it out without doing either? Great video showing how to get this particular van one. I was hoping there'd be enough room to get to it without pulling the trans completely. Looking forward to the follow-up videos on this. Thanks for the great cameo of Lauren/WifeUnit. She's as beautiful as ever. Ray, you're a lucky guy (hope you don't mind me saying). 😊
I had a Toyota Rav 4 with a similar paint issue, and Toyota to my surprise wound up repainting the entire car at their cost, when it was 10 years and 7 months old, Cost of paint job was 3700 dollars roughly, but original guarantee was only 3 years or 36K miles so really surprised but very welcome.
Jay Leno's garage uses Evans coolant in their vehicles. The water free quality prevents corrosion in the engines cooling system. He recommends it highly.
Many states require annual (or biennial) safety inspection, Hawaii is no different. The inspection decal is placed on the bumper, but you can buy a bracket to keep the decal off the paint. Members of the military stationed in Hawaii have the option of NOT getting Hawaii license plates, however you still need to register the vehicle and place a massive decal (5"x6" maybe) on your bumper to indicate it's been registered. Pro tip: Rental vehicle break ins are very common in Hawaii...new residents are advised to quickly "personalize" their vehicle with decals to prevent it from looking like a rental (Jeeps for example).
I like using Evans in my old BMWs. It has a VERY HIGH boiling point, so it doesn't pressurize the system, resulting in less frequent BMW plastic explosions. With no water in the system, there's no electrolysis, so very little opportunity for corrosion in the cooling system.
@RainmanRaysRepairs Jay Leno uses that coolant in everything he owns. It prevents cooling system corrosion and hose degradation. The cooling system has to be fully flushed and dry, and all hoses replaced before filling with the waterless coolant.
Dang Ray, you reminded me why I didn't become a mechanic, what a pain in the butt. In the old days I would say, not worth fixing, today vehicles are so expensive, it's worth fixing.
Evans has been around for a long time. Jay Leno uses it in most of his antique cars because Evans has no oxygen in it so no rust and a lot lower incidence of corrosion.
I use evans on my 99 F350. what impressed me, we blew a rad hose. lost over 1/2 of the evans and still made it home pulling 2.5t of coal and did not overheat. I've exchanged it out when I had some engine work done, but my coolant looked like that... guessing it's due to age.
"Jay Lenos Garage" did a thing on that coolant in the past. No water, no oxidation. You have to get the system empty and dry first, but it doesn't allow oxidation, because no H2O.
Amazon has the Lisle Jiffy-tite tool for about 18 bucks. To release the trans line clips. Looks a lot easier than prying them out, and you don't lose the clips.
Evans waterless fluid is a coolant that is designed to be used in gasoline-powered vehicles, light duty diesels, LP, and CNG vehicles. It has a boiling point of 375°F and is designed to prevent boilover and after-boil. Evans waterless fluid is also designed to eliminate corrosion, liner, and water pump cavitation erosion.
Dude you’re absolutely awesome!! I’m a subscriber and love your videos! You’re a nice guy who always has his customers best interests at heart…you’re honest and funny…not to mention your knowledge in auto repairs is second to none!! I wish you were my mechanic…you’d have a customer for life!! Seriously! Keep up the fantastic work! Wishing you every success with your fantastic business and your awesome channel!! 😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚗🚙
Talking about how many tork converter bolts, I've always been kinda surprised at how few they have used, I believe the original 3.8 and metric 200 trans that came in my 87 Buick they only had 3.
Ray, This was a prime engine for changing to a (high mileage oil) for its next oil change, it will help re-swell the seals and reduce or stop oil leaks. Thats all these minor leaks are is likely from being old and seals shrink with age. I have a 2001 GMC Sierra with a 5.3L V8 and years ago I went to high mileage oil at 100,000 miles and the engine still does not leak any oil, I do oil changes with the high mileage oil every 5,000 miles.
Cruise control is great - it is a most effective means for keeping the foot off the accelerator pedal. I use it as much as possible to maintain the legal driving speed wherever I am driving.
Hey Ray when you work around hot parts like the engine manifolds and so forth have you thought about wearing some mechanics gloves or something like that? I think they sell them at Walmart or Harbor Freight for 3-5 bucks.
I can’t help you ray I never seen the coolant look like that I’ve seen the manufacture and the lime crystal yellow standard coolant but never seen coolant like that in that condition I’d be mildly concerned I’ve gotten these vans but the passenger ones used for shuttles or customer transport to the airport but these were solid and can confirm the paint on the white ones aren’t the greatest
The trick to removing those springy clips (including C and E clips) is to put a dab of blu-tak (or possibly also chewed gum) on the side opposite the opening in the clip, once you’ve rotated the clip around to get to the opening in it. Now you can spread the clip ends open without losing it on the shop floor. 😅
The problem with some waterless coolants is the flamepoint I had to diagnose a classis car that was on fire in the engine bay. Turns out that a radiator hose got lose and coolant that leaked out was sprayd by the coolfan over the exaust manifold and started to burn.
as a gm mechanic back in the 70s im very familiar with the jesus clips, pop them off and they go flying, then you say j- - - s c - - - - st where did that go
The waterless coolant,as I know it causes the engine to run hotter than normal. Being water less its supposed to prevent any corrosion internally. But because it runs hotter I have seen it cause gasket and seal failures. Plus I believe its quite expensive too !
By the way Evans is wonderful stuff, do not add water. Evans allows you to have a coolant that works wonderfully, but does not pressurize the system, which causes most of the issues with cooling systems
Dipstick is what I call the engineers that designed the newer Vans, especially the Astro van. They make it nearly impossible to remove the doghouse without bending it out of shape or removing a seat. It's even worse in the Astro when it has the third seat option in between the two front seats. It's almost next impossible to get it out and when you do it puts you through hell to get it back in.
LS engine crankshaft has thru holes for flex plate bolts so these bolts require sealant. OEM procedure specifies liquid thread locker for this (and locking the bolts).
You have a Jesus clip. On our helicopter in the Navy, we had a Jesus nut. It was a HUGE nut that secured the rotor head to the vert shaft. It had an incredibly high torque value. If that nut failed, you would be meeting Jesus.
I worked on a car with that type of cruise control it worked for years and then quit working and I had to add a relay in it for it to start working again
Can’t believe how long it’s been since I first subscribed…….. it’s amazing what you and Lauren have accomplished. Great to see hard honest work pay off. Cheers
My uncle showed me a neat trick he bought 2 really long bolts with the same threads as the transmission bolts so he could just slide the transmission back to change the seal.
It also helps to keep the converter on the transmission during removal and installation.
My father made those at his shop in a huge copper mine in AZ. The head were removed, tapered and a nice slot to insert a flat head screwdriver to remove them once a few transmission bolts were loosely installed
first of five videos about this vehicle. Glad for you that the customer agreed to spend the 8 or so hours of labor on it.
Amazed how u don’t get frustrated doing these jobs!! Great stuff Ray!
The Shop looks great!
When the vehicles are manufactured, the chassis is dipped in an electrocoat bath. This bath looks alot like water and the operator can adjust the current in the bath and this makes it so they can adjust exactly how much primer will be applied and since it is electrified, the primer will be distributed exactly even over the entire chassis which is nice. The problem comes when this electrocoat goes into the over directly after the electrocoat process and is supposed to be partially cured so the topcoat sticks to the primer. In this case, what happed was that the ecoat was overcured and thus there was a intercoat adhesion issue because the ecoat was overcured and not allowing the topcoat paint to stick to the primer. This has been an issue for many years. It started back in the 70's when ecoat was introduced. There you have it. It's not the water based paint at all! Also, for those that aren't aware, all paint used in the manufacturing process is a thermoset paint whereas it has to go thru an oven to cure. So it is not an air dry paint.
indeed. waterbase automotive paint is the standard now. solvent based topcoats are going the way of the dodo.
Also the uv rays will degradate the ecoat to topcoat adhesion and cause the topcoat to peel off. Most plants also sprayed too thin of a coat of white paint to allow the uv rays to come in.
Needs a decent etch primer before the top coat.
The term is Thermoset. The high temp cure cause the polymer molecules to form bonds between molecules and creates a network of bonds. Produces a stronger coating.
Wow came here to say basically the same thing. cool.
Love the under-chassis cam! Also love the HDR video. Looks like I’m right there with you under the hood.
It’s great to finally see an Express van being worked on in your shop.
I use Evans on my ‘48 Cadillac. Presumptive benefit that being waterless, it mitigates any rusting of radiator & possibly other engine components.
It was an era of trying to learn how to apply low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) primer and paint. My ‘92 Buick LeSabre suffered the same problem even though I kept it washed and waxed.
Hello from Roanoke VA. I try and watch everyday. I owned the biggest transmissin shop in town. And closed in 2010. After 25 years because of health problems. I agree with 99% of what you do , there is one thing that drives me nuts is taking out cotter keys with needle nose plyers. A set of wire cutters is so much easier. Good luck to you and then wife unit. I will be joining soon. Russ
Evans Waterless Coolant is a Jay Leno staple who uses in almost all of his cars. It is a permanent coolant for the life of the vehicle. Of course at prices from $33 to $75 a gallon, it had better be. The boiling point of the Evans is 375F opposed to 212F for water. Since the boiling temperature of the Evans is so high, your cooling system will not pressurize which is also (supposedly) another advantage of using the product. Cool!
I tried this on my turbocharged '85 Scirocco, and it didn't work. It needs higher flow than typical water pumps/radiators can give.
Hoses and water pumps last forever with this stuff....IF you can make it work.
So you can pull into a gas station and not have it explode in your face. I've seen that happen more times irl than I've thought possible.
@@Flies2FLL I have looked into using the Evans coolant. Some people have had no problem with it and other people have had problems with it. Seems it don't like some gaskets and will leak. So, I just went with water and Hy- per Cool. Works just fine for a lot less money.
@@Flies2FLL Interesting. I know that one of the more important things is when converting from water to Evans. It is somewhat complicated and tedious. If there was an issue with the cooling system, it will translate into flaws when converting.
@@TheSolidSnakeOil If you can get it to the boiling point (375f) it will explode in your face. I don't think you will be able to get the coolant temperature to that high of boiling point unless you disregard the temperature from the water (coolant) gauge and let the needle peg. There may be some pressure, but it should be much less than a water-based coolant. Regardless, you should not add water to the cooling system.
Great video as always Raymond 51:57 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
I love Ray. He just sees the problem and conquers it. If I had to remove a steering column to do a DIY repair I would quit and go get a beer.
I've done that before....then I had a tow truck take it to my mechanic. I was embarrassed.
@@deplorablelibertarian Yes. The call of shame, knowing what is being said at the shop. Been there. Wasted about $900 on bearings and hubs.
@@deplorablelibertarianno shame in it. I respect people that can take a step away and admit they’re in over their head.
It takes a bigger person to do that, and it always leaves the door open to learn how to do hard things the easier way… which is to say correctly.
I went through 3 of these between 92 and 22...they were solid with almost no issues but you dump them at about 120K before the expensive stuff starts going. When I asked the Fleet manager as I ordered my last one on 2015 if the Paint issue had been fixed, he said ''I wouldn't bet on it!'' My 05 ''Shed'' all the white paint off in sheets! The 15 was looking good at 7 years so who knows. I just blasted the Bals spots with white Plasti-Dip and lived with it. The Express is still a great platform for a work truck.
Nice beginning. Great work!
Morning Ray. Those floors are so sharp now.
EVANS Waterless coolant is suppose to be safer for the engine. Which I quote from the website “Evans Waterless Coolant provides distinct advantages over traditional water-based coolant. The absence of water avoids the formation of vapor, high pressure and boil-over, and prevents corrosion and electrolysis. Evans’ high boiling point and lower freeze point allow a wider and safer operating temperature range. The benefits derived from Evans can be achieved in most vehicle applications and engine types, although Evans’ performance may vary depending on cooling system configurations.” Sounds interesting overall, I’d have to ask my Professor if he’d heard of it as he is ASE Certified and a Ford Master Tech. Hope this answers your question about it.
Also, thank you for the videos you provide, they help me learn more about cars than what I have learned already. I’m 20 and about to head into the industry in the next year or two.
This has been around for a long time. The cost is a problem except for Jay Leno of course. 😊
One thing is you can't add antifreeze or water to the Evans coolant. That is why the Evans stickers are there to let you know. It can cause cooling problems if you do.
Evans coolant is very popular in UK for classic cars with border line cooling efficiency.
@@GaryH-pw9cm From what I have read, adding water eliminates the benefits of the Evans. You can add water in a pinch but they say that it shouldn't exceed 3% of the cooling capacity. But, you lose the benefits and now introduce a liquid that will lower its boiling point and introduce the possibility of pressurizing the system more than just have Evans alone.
I used to have a Chevy van with the dog house - Changing the air filter required removing the 16 screws and taking out the ill-fitting cover. I had an oil change place tell me they had an upcharge to remove it, I said "how much?", $2.00. I couldn't say YES fast enough! LOL
2 wife unit cameos in one video. Thanks for your insights, Ray.
I would have marked the flex plate and crank shaft with white fingernail polish so you don't have to guess where the bolts line up since you can't see the hole locations in the crankshaft because of the transmission in the way.
Yep. He’s going to say a few choice words doing that.😂
Anybody who says that the cost of this work is too high, well, let them try to do it all.....U really know what U r doin' great efforts!
Did a 4L60E Transmission removal and rebuild last Week for a good old 90s silverado that was a fun Job Them Jezlus clips Drive you insane 33:02 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
3500 Expresses also have 8-lug wheels and usually the 6.0L. We also have the peeling paint issue.
These vehicles normally have the orange "OAT" coolant. It's really important to change the coolant at the specified interval or the entire cooling system will turn into Swiss cheese. Same with brake fluid.
A "royal flush" might be a good idea here. Maintain your fluids guys or it *will* end in tears!
The moisture in unchanged brake fluid will turn the brake lines into a Swiss cheese of rust.
Vans have pros and cons for working on them. Those top two bellhousing bolt were easier in the van accessing them from the dog house instead of reaching from behind the trans, nice video thanks ray
41:35 Ray made the blood sacrifice! That's how you know the repair/fix will go well & work properly!
Hey Ray, interesting project. I'm looking forward to the next installment. Cheers!
RainMan watching you work on un-rusted cars and old nice stuff ,brings a smile to the face. I'm moving to Florida, here comes another transplant 😂
Nice shop man. You came a long way from that other shop, Florida man😅
The Evans waterless antifreeze stuff, it's marketed out here in the desert for it's lack of water, which provides some benefit as it's better for heat transfer.
The stuff doesn't work if water is introduced, or if the system was not sufficiently puked of water before beginning.
You can find an overview of it on power nation's videos if you want to search those
Well done Ray
I used Evans in my Western Star after my rebuild. It boils at approx 300 degrees. Very good stuff if you can afford it. 60 $ a gallon.
Awesome as allways thank you for sharing with us.
Rear main oil seals have always been a challenge. To my knowledge, when GM went to the 360 degree one in the 2.8 V-6 in the S-10 techs first experienced the challenge of them - do I pull the engine or trans; can I "sneak" it out without doing either? Great video showing how to get this particular van one. I was hoping there'd be enough room to get to it without pulling the trans completely. Looking forward to the follow-up videos on this.
Thanks for the great cameo of Lauren/WifeUnit. She's as beautiful as ever. Ray, you're a lucky guy (hope you don't mind me saying). 😊
They are called 1 piece seals, the old units were 2 piece
That dipstick looked like it went all the way to the rear end. Looks like a literal whip lol
I thought so too.
Typical van dipstick is why, trucks are shorter
Typical van dipstick, the Truck Dipsticks are shorter
Love the floor covering!
I had a Toyota Rav 4 with a similar paint issue, and Toyota to my surprise wound up repainting the entire car at their cost, when it was 10 years and 7 months old, Cost of paint job was 3700 dollars roughly, but original guarantee was only 3 years or 36K miles so really surprised but very welcome.
Having seen you replace rear engine covers before I hope you have good results to not fold the seal over getting it on the crank,great work as usual
Hay Ray….I thought this video is 10 minutes it’s ending soon….thanks 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
The work shop looks great now
Jay Leno's garage uses Evans coolant in their vehicles. The water free quality prevents corrosion in the engines cooling system. He recommends it highly.
Many states require annual (or biennial) safety inspection, Hawaii is no different. The inspection decal is placed on the bumper, but you can buy a bracket to keep the decal off the paint. Members of the military stationed in Hawaii have the option of NOT getting Hawaii license plates, however you still need to register the vehicle and place a massive decal (5"x6" maybe) on your bumper to indicate it's been registered.
Pro tip: Rental vehicle break ins are very common in Hawaii...new residents are advised to quickly "personalize" their vehicle with decals to prevent it from looking like a rental (Jeeps for example).
Great video curious about changing the front oil seal in transmission behind torque converter
I like using Evans in my old BMWs. It has a VERY HIGH boiling point, so it doesn't pressurize the system, resulting in less frequent BMW plastic explosions. With no water in the system, there's no electrolysis, so very little opportunity for corrosion in the cooling system.
@RainmanRaysRepairs
Jay Leno uses that coolant in everything he owns. It prevents cooling system corrosion and hose degradation. The cooling system has to be fully flushed and dry, and all hoses replaced before filling with the waterless coolant.
Lived on Oahu for 5 years, 73-77. No inspections then. Probably should have. There were a good number of junkers on the road.
Dang Ray, you reminded me why I didn't become a mechanic, what a pain in the butt. In the old days I would say, not worth fixing, today vehicles are so expensive, it's worth fixing.
Nicely done Ray !
Reminds me of my 25 years of driving and servicing Chevrolet vans.
Evans has been around for a long time. Jay Leno uses it in most of his antique cars because Evans has no oxygen in it so no rust and a lot lower incidence of corrosion.
also it won't boil !
This video reminded me of why I'm so glad I'm not wrenchiin' anymore... What a royal P.I.T.A. just to replace an oil seal.
Hey Dave you loving the new tool box
The older generation G-series vans have a doghouse all the way to the flat floor, making access to the upper bell housing bolts a breeze.
I use evans on my 99 F350. what impressed me, we blew a rad hose. lost over 1/2 of the evans and still made it home pulling 2.5t of coal and did not overheat. I've exchanged it out when I had some engine work done, but my coolant looked like that... guessing it's due to age.
A 90 degree pick is the easiest way to remove those e clips I have found. It also tends to catch the clip
"Jay Lenos Garage" did a thing on that coolant in the past.
No water, no oxidation.
You have to get the system empty and dry first, but it doesn't allow oxidation, because no H2O.
Wow this is a intense repair. Looking forward to seeing the rest :D
Hope you’re getting book time on all that pita van job brother!!
Pretty good camera work and I love the view of the drive shaft
I drove a brand new WHITE 2004 Astro van for 8 years prior to retiring in 2012. Not one place did it ever peel or fade.
Tropicana trains are loud but they do make a pretty strong juice.
I like the Tropicana trains in the background. Some of the best auto repair shops are down by the railroad tracks. 😊
That's a very long drive from Hawaii to Florida!
Amazon has the Lisle Jiffy-tite tool for about 18 bucks. To release the trans line clips. Looks a lot easier than prying them out, and you don't lose the clips.
"we're going to check the rear end for some leakages". Ray do you know how funny you are? 👍
Yall need to get your minds out of the gutter Rofl xD
@@TitanreaperYT Not as bad as "We're gonna wipe the tranny fluid and stick it back in the hole."
I check at least twice a day. Nothing worse than going around with an unsolicited grimy shaft.
I use Evans in my supercharged Goldwing. It works well.
Welcoming back!
Great video ray! Thanks
Evans waterless fluid is a coolant that is designed to be used in gasoline-powered vehicles, light duty diesels, LP, and CNG vehicles. It has a boiling point of 375°F and is designed to prevent boilover and after-boil. Evans waterless fluid is also designed to eliminate corrosion, liner, and water pump cavitation erosion.
That floor looks so much nicer. Brightens it up
Dude you’re absolutely awesome!! I’m a subscriber and love your videos! You’re a nice guy who always has his customers best interests at heart…you’re honest and funny…not to mention your knowledge in auto repairs is second to none!! I wish you were my mechanic…you’d have a customer for life!! Seriously! Keep up the fantastic work! Wishing you every success with your fantastic business and your awesome channel!! 😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚗🚙
Talking about how many tork converter bolts, I've always been kinda surprised at how few they have used, I believe the original 3.8 and metric 200 trans that came in my 87 Buick they only had 3.
Evans waterless coolant work very well without the buildup of pressure However that looked contaminated
Love ya Ray.A cheap magnetic torpedo level on your tranny jack helps to level it and stores on the jack for ready use.
Man, that’s a lot of work just getting to the leaking crank seal. Nice work.
I feel this should be a X rated episode 😱. “Ray’s Rear end is Leaking”. 😁.
Ray, This was a prime engine for changing to a (high mileage oil) for its next oil change, it will help re-swell the seals and reduce or stop oil leaks. Thats all these minor leaks are is likely from being old and seals shrink with age. I have a 2001 GMC Sierra with a 5.3L V8 and years ago I went to high mileage oil at 100,000 miles and the engine still does not leak any oil, I do oil changes with the high mileage oil every 5,000 miles.
Cruise control is great - it is a most effective means for keeping the foot off the accelerator pedal. I use it as much as possible to maintain the legal driving speed wherever I am driving.
Hey Ray when you work around hot parts like the engine manifolds and so forth have you thought about wearing some mechanics gloves or something like that? I think they sell them at Walmart or Harbor Freight for 3-5 bucks.
Fantastic video Ray!!!!!
I can’t help you ray I never seen the coolant look like that I’ve seen the manufacture and the lime crystal yellow standard coolant but never seen coolant like that in that condition I’d be mildly concerned I’ve gotten these vans but the passenger ones used for shuttles or customer transport to the airport but these were solid and can confirm the paint on the white ones aren’t the greatest
In the uk we have a yearly test of all vehicles called MOT if you faill your test vehicle is removed from the road untill its rectified
The trick to removing those springy clips (including C and E clips) is to put a dab of blu-tak (or possibly also chewed gum) on the side opposite the opening in the clip, once you’ve rotated the clip around to get to the opening in it. Now you can spread the clip ends open without losing it on the shop floor. 😅
I Believe it has been close to a year with your own shop,Tell us how you feel having your own business, keep up keeping up .
The problem with some waterless coolants is the flamepoint I had to diagnose a classis car that was on fire in the engine bay. Turns out that a radiator hose got lose and coolant that leaked out was sprayd by the coolfan over the exaust manifold and started to burn.
as a gm mechanic back in the 70s im very familiar with the jesus clips, pop them off and they go flying, then you say j- - - s c - - - - st where did that go
Ray, your newly painted floors look great! Do you know the prep work that was done and what primer and paint was used?
Your Lord and Saviour is a metal clip, because he is everything !
his name was not jesus , his real namev was Yeshua , thank me for the truth as truth is bigger than any invisible god
@@XENONEOMORPH1979 I love when people get on their high-horse about their particular brand of mythology.
The metal clip is everything, Jesus not so much.😊
@@adriancust I like your answer mate two thumbs up 👍👍🤣
The real reason why it's called a Jesus clip, is because you were always asking Jesus where that clip went flying too!!
Put a magnet by the e clips when removing them
Ray shop looking good 👍nice and shhhinnnny!!!
The waterless coolant,as I know it causes the engine to run hotter than normal. Being water less its supposed to prevent any corrosion internally. But because it runs hotter I have seen it cause gasket and seal failures. Plus I believe its quite expensive too !
Brand on Cruise control is ROSTRA or ROSTA, They have wiring diagram online available. Good luck
You can bolt a wrench on the front cover To prevent torque converter from falling out.
By the way Evans is wonderful stuff, do not add water. Evans allows you to have a coolant that works wonderfully, but does not pressurize the system, which causes most of the issues with cooling systems
Good morning Ray and Dave have a great day.
Dipstick is what I call the engineers that designed the newer Vans, especially the Astro van. They make it nearly impossible to remove the doghouse without bending it out of shape or removing a seat. It's even worse in the Astro when it has the third seat option in between the two front seats. It's almost next impossible to get it out and when you do it puts you through hell to get it back in.
LS engine crankshaft has thru holes for flex plate bolts so these bolts require sealant. OEM procedure specifies liquid thread locker for this (and locking the bolts).
Let us see if he omits that step and has to redo the job.😂
If i was shopping for groceries ...I would have opted for two bottles of Lucas Stop Leak.😊
You have a Jesus clip. On our helicopter in the Navy, we had a Jesus nut. It was a HUGE nut that secured the rotor head to the vert shaft. It had an incredibly high torque value.
If that nut failed, you would be meeting Jesus.
I worked on a car with that type of cruise control it worked for years and then quit working and I had to add a relay in it for it to start working again
Evans waterless coolant, Jay Leno uses it in his cars, helps prevent corrosion and such.