Labor rate: $75 an hour $100 an hour if he watches $150 an hour if he helps $200 an hour if he tried to repair it and failed. All labor rates double if owner is a lawyer.
I heard A&P tell something similar to that Toba customer asking about an "owner assisted" annual inspection. Told him like $100/hr labor or $200 if the owner assisted. His logic was that having the helper he'd have to watch him like a hawk and be slowed down by his questions and general ignorance of aircraft maintenance.
LOL thats the case with Firestone at least. It was a few times i was told well give us a few hours, and the last time i was told it would literally take like 3.5 hours and they kept asking me to leave it, told em no i have no other ride so Ill wait on it. Shockingly the car was done in 45 mins.
A "technician" (because you are way past being called a mechanic), who looks up torque values and uses a torque wrench to tighten down bolts to spec. You sir have earned all my respect.
@@wildbill23c in most of his videos ive watched. Hes used a torque wrench to spec alot. Some things you dont have to. But important parts like a water pump its key to torque to spec.
+motoYam82 For my Lotus Twincam engine in my Europa, the engine needs to be removed in order to change the water pump. Some owners cheat by cutting the firewall behind the seat and removing and installing a new water pump through the hole they cut.
Ivan, try a VW Passat, same thing, I'm not a VW guy but a local garage wanted 12 hrs to take the nose of the car off, the bumper, the saddle for the radiator and a hour to change the pump put the timing chain back together. I did it myself and charge half the labor !
+Noman Jones (tiredofthed) Haha nah it's ok my customers are always in the shop, along with the dog and the children, we are pretty laid back here. I got nothing to hide. Not and expert, not perfect either...
Not where I live (Oz) Stealerships charge $Au150-190 /hour....($120 -150 US). I do most of my obligatory BM Troubleyou bullshit myself at those rates, with the help of YT vids of course.
Great video, as usual. When I was a kid in the 60's my Dad and I were always fixin stuff, and he hated " that plastic crap" and now it's everywhere we look and especially where we don't , or can't.
Was wondering why there was no jokes or fun yikes Customer watching like a Hawk and he is a lawyer oh man 😅 😳 😬 It happened to us all had a customer watch me like a Hawk on a fuel sending unit and driver door lock actuator on a 05 Chrysler 300C 5.7l hemi few days ago it defenitly feel Okward like your going to mess up because there watching pressure and stakes are higher @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
I ABSOLUTELY love your videos. I grew up without a father and had to learn everything on my own workin on cars with a chiltons manual. I wish I would have had a dad like you! Keep up the good work Eric!!
+SATAMAN Schmidt Nah the Liberty never retailed for that much. It was more like a $25,000 car. Plus, it's a Chrysler product. The bean counters cut costs wherever they can.
+SATAMAN Schmidt I think you said something really significant. In a much bigger picture that is the direction the whole world is heading. Make all the profit you can today and screw tomorrow.
+SATAMAN Schmidt Your 100% correct. Not only that, it is a Jeep, go anywhere, it just may not come back! It is no coincidence that in remote places around the work everyone drives Land Cruisers, their parts aren't cheap but boy are they well made.
Not that the metal housing part is a casting .... LOL .... the only posible explanations is that is made on purpose ... I wouldnt buy any product from them. Same as Samsung placing caps CLOSE to the heatsinks to dry them quickly. You CANT tell that this was a mistake. Not for a manufacturer of this level.
People don’t realize how priceless your videos are !!! I sell cars for a living, now I just learned that if liberty’s overheat I know what to look at first!!! Since people love them and we sell lots of them... thank you.
Hi Eric,Great video and if I might say very quick and accurate diagnostic very professional job.You work good under pressure I mean with the customer watching.Wow what a review from you customer:-) You didn't have to give him a discount for the vid did you .Lol Hope all is Ok keep busy..
It's unbelievable nowadays the engine parts that companies make out of plastic. Plastic for God's sake! I watched a video from donnyboy73 the small engine doctor. He pulled apart a brand-name snow blower that had a stripped plastic gear in the engine! That puts a whole new spin on the saying "they sure don't make them like they used to".
Yep, my 8 year old Craftsman YT4000 lawn tractor died a young death thanks to Briggs & Stratton trying to save a couple pennies by using plastic inside the engine. Briggs and Stratton used to be one of the best now I think they're one of the worst.
@Bobby Brady Anything installed in aircraft, plastic or otherwise has to undergo a rigid certification process and have the FAA's seal of approval before it can (legally) be used. However when it comes to vehicles and other consumer products, manufacturers can use the absolute cheapest garbage plastic and get away with it. Therein lies the difference!
@Bobby Brady Having the components of the water pump splined together rather than just a simple press-fit, would have certainly prevented the problem happening in the first place. Modern plastics do indeed have great potentential and can be amazingly strong in addition to lasting forever. However, the bean-counters are still going to opt for the cheapest of them that's just adequate enough to last a little while.
Generally I don't like distraction while working on anything, especially cars. There was an old mechanic that could not physically do his own car repair so I did the repairs for him. He would sit on a stool in my shop and watch without saying much, but when I was having a problem he would casually suggest I might try doing this or that. I learned a lot from that old mechanic and enjoyed his company besides.
Good morning Eric, I have to give credit to Jeep for designing easy access to components including alternator, compressor and water pump. Since this vehicle is rear drive, other major components repair also easily accessible. As a kid growing up in the 60-70s, many of us were able to fix our own cars because they were rear wheel drive. Granted, pre-emissions, also added more maintenance, including spark plus every 15k, point , condenser , fuel filter, etc. Thank you for taking the time to produce your videos.
Hhahaha, you should do a reality show. Good job in finding the bad impeller. The customer was very smart not to overheat that engine. they blow head gaskets and drop valve seats when to hot.
Haaa! I thought that you looked a bit nervous, and a little more, ahhhh well, a lot more professional, than usual!! Who knew! Being monitored by a lawyer!!! Musta been rough!! I wondered why you used the WHOLE CAN OF BRAKE CLEAN!!! Had to justify the $6.00 shop supplies charges!! wink wink. You should post a sign describing the shop labor rate! $65/hour. If you watch, $75/hour. If you help, $85/hour. If you worked on it first, $125/hour!! If I have to explain ANYTHING TO YOU, while I work, THERE'S THE DOOR!!! --->>
Thanks Eric. You diagnosed my problem and showed me how to fix it. Of course, it's January so I have the pleasure of working on it in the driveway in the cold.
New to your channel but love the work and information you give, always wondered how customers react when you fix their rides and in some cases complex mechanical or electrical issues that your able to resolve. By the looks of it your not a fan of customers being all over you while your working but cool to see satisfied clients and hope to see more of them. Keep up the good work and continue to give your profession a good name.
Make sure you charge him the full book hours and don't forget about the shop fees, disposal fees, and standing over your shoulder fee. He would do the same to you if you needed his services. No joke those fuckers are evil. When my grandma passed the estate lawyer tried to bill us for responding to an email. He wanted $250 for a half hour of time even though his response to the email was literally a couple sentences. Keep in mind he's already being paid thousands to handle the estate. My mom went ape shit on him and refused to pay and in the end he ended up apologizing and admitting that he shouldn't have tried to charges us for that. They are all bloodsuckers.
+Nutz4Gunz45 Haha nah it's ok my customers are always in the shop, along with the dog and the children, we are pretty laid back here. I got nothing to hide. Not and expert, not perfect either... He is actually a personal friend to, actually a genuinely good guy.
Every time you hit the water pump pulling it made a ding sound and it was the exact sound the bell made at the service station I worked at in the late 60s. There was a hose in the driveway that would make the bell ring when a customer drove up. Thanks for posting these videos.
r aeronca - yes, I thought so at first. The Jiffy Lube near where I live has one of those hose-activated bells. It wasn’t until I saw him fiddling around with it at the same time the “bell” was ringing, that it was the water pump housing doing the ringing (or maybe the pulley?) 🤗
+TookErrrJerbs Whenever I get a new car, I'll have to add that to the list of plastic parts to avoid - plastic intake manifold, plastic impeller, anything else?
+TookErrrJerbs I don't think plastic intake manifolds or valve covers are as bad as a water pump impeller. Seriously when the pump fails like that most people would be up for a new engine, or a full rebuild, luckily for this Jeep it had an attentive driver at the wheel. How much money would Jeep even save on using plastic impeller, $1, $2?
You do a awesome job man. Thank you for taking your time out to show us step by step. You dont have to take this time and you have said time, and time again that you get behind for these things. Time is money. Here is a 12-pack of coke for the troubles atleast. I have been blessed to get my job back at a better pay than before, so this is my way of saying thank you.
and not even a very good old jeep. should have gotten a 4 liter cherokee xj. love my 99 cherokee. the liberty is one of the single worst redesigns ever, jeep should have kept the xj.
Ahhh! I loved it when the BFH came out! one way to fix it! Oh sure wouldn't do a live video with me there getting the Duramax fixed. That would have been REALLY awkward! haha!
I HATE it when the customer watches. makes me so nervous i turn into a bumbling fool. Then that makes me even more nervous because i'm looking like an idiot. Just go sit in the waiting area and watch some tv sheesh
+punker6506 Haha nah it's ok my customers are always in the shop, along with the dog and the children, we are pretty laid back here. I got nothing to hide. Not and expert, not perfect either...
Long ago I did that with the technician during a repair on my TV set. I was very curious to see inside and the guy work. Keep asking things all over the place. Then, you realize that is a bit annoying, because the guy need to work and you are distracting him. I mean, people just want to see how the car is fixed or made them curious ...
I've learned several things by watching my mechanic, things that I never returned to his shop to pay him for because I knew how to do them. like breaking the screws loose that hold the brake rotors on and pressing out and in a ball joint.
My issue is I am the tech that fixes my own vehicles, but there is an annual "safety" inspection in the state where I currently live... The dumb part is they are done by private shops not state run facilities that exclusively do that... Shops that have an incentive to sell you something, so yes I watch them like a hawk because finding an honest one is near impossible.
"Did anyone see where the long bolts go into". You caught me off guard on that one and cracked me up. Nice work. That customer was lucky to find you. Great ending!
How did you check for blown head gasket ? Why are manufacturers so enamored in placing polymer parts in vital areas of an engine ? Plastic by its nature is going to stretch and weaken after time and the strength is not fantastic.Coupling metal and plastic is another area of concern especially over an extended temperature range.Fast diagnosis and fast repair.
Gotta build failure points in there somewhere in areas that require several hours of labor just to get to the part that is broke. If the engineers had to actually work on the nightmares that them and the designers and accountant's blessed off on they'd really change the way things are built. I believe the designers, engineers, and accountants should be required to have hands on shop time on their nightmare's before they are put into production.
That was a lucky customer. If I lived anywhere near SMA I would bring all my vehicles in for service and ask to watch. You seem like a great guy and an even better mechanic.
I had all the same symptoms in my vauxhall corsa, Turned out to be a large air lock in the system which i managed to bleed out! videos on my channel if you're interested :)
Worst plastic water pump story I ever had: 3.5L Intrepid. Car overheated when idling, No issues when driving at speed. I even drove the car 2 hours on the freeway home. Had a brand new water pump, I went through everything on diagnosing the thing. Finally pulled the heads and found the plastic water pump impeller parts (the old one) plugging up the coolant flow entering the drivers side head. Flushed the block out for like an hour with the heads off and was good to go.
Great video. I remember thinking that is was a pretty good video, and then the ending was the kicker!!!! A lawyer sitting there watching you fix his car. How great is that. As soon as the guy started talking I could actually tell he wasn't a real person. It would be fun to have him watch while you do one of those no start-no-crank-no-codes-no-gas-full-aftermarket-total-rust-fiascos. Add a lawyer to that mix, Eric, and you wouldn't need that magnetic induction heater, rather you could heat bolts using spontaneous human combustion.
+Memphis Applegate Hahaha I can send a lawyer down you way to hang out in the shop if you like? He I liked that tool box you made FYI. I wish the stain didn't get all blotchy on ya though. I kinda liked it when it was all stained my self. I can always use more storage here. One thing we always need for sure.
I understand why you hold back your thoughts on so many pieces of junk creations that roll into your shop . This is one them . Add the "Chrysler" Compass to that list too . Good show . Your very smart and good work ethics . Cute kid and lovely wife you make a great team I laugh when you two banter a bit . You should let your customers hold the light I think and feel there breath behind your neck Lol I think the next hat you wear out after Jeep and GM should be Ram ! 😂😎
+Joe DeSalvo MY 97 NEON IS KRAP- THE ENGINE SUCKS- THEY LEAK JUST SPENT 350 ON A CAT CONVERTER AND 100 ON BALL JOINTS ON FRONT WHEELS CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP SUCKS SHIT-- JUST LIKE FORD SUCKS
Failed waterpump? That was way too easy. What's happening up there? Has the weather been too good? Has rust finally gone to sleep? That sledgehammer is going to collect cob webs.
Another wonderful example of making a car to a price point and weight limit. Plastic impeller in a very hot environment is foolish. But then again how would the Dealerships (stealerships) stay busy. Great fix Eric, I'm sure this will help many people who will undoubtedly have the same issues with their Jeep. Will save people a lot of time.. Take Care..
I'm 32, in I'm still driving my jeep liberty, that I got my learners permit in when I was 15. Still has the stock engine in trans. No major issues yet. 231750 miles
@@gokblok - Everything except the "Jeep" badge. Fiat owns Chrysler. The Liberty was designed and built after Fiat bought Chrysler from Mercedes. The Jeep Liberty is a pile of schitt.
@@robertgantry2118 I agree that the liberty is awful--but it's not a fiat. That merger didn't happen until 2014. That 3.7 is a baby version of the 4.7 in the Rams, designed when they were still DaimlerChrysler.
Hope you have the Liar (oops Lawyer) sign a waiver for being in the shop. If it was my shop I would have told him that it is against company policy for customers to be in the shop.
@Bobby Brady unfortunately you're right. Most novices (in any profession) are nervous being watched, but most veterans I've run across have nothing to hide and are proud of their work. The added dimension to letting the customer watch is that they now understand why the job took longer etc.
As I read the video's title I had flashbacks of the heater core replacement I did in the winter of 2014 in an unheated garage. Reading "Jeep Liberty" gives me goosebumps now. :) Polaris did plastic impellers, too, in the RZR 800 from 2008-2014 if I remember correctly.
How do you like those little milwaukee m12 ratchets? I've been looking at them for a while, would be good for driveway and quick jobs without having to drag the air lines out.
+CCWSig I gotta tell ya it is a good little tool to break loose bolts and then spin them out. Not a lot of break away power is all but works as intended too.
Another thumbs up video! Regarding brake cleaners, I have found that the Wearever is more than twice as effective as CRC. Learned this from a brake job last weekend. Was cleaning brand new Mopar OEM rear rotors with CRC and went through a whole can and did not fully clean off one side of one new rotor. Pulled a can of Wearever and one quarter of a can cleaned that first rotor AND the second new rotor. CRC brake cleaner never again.
I like the use of air and battery powered tools. Nice torque wrench. Your the Man Eric! I just acquired on 04 Liberty, checking out some videos, as always, nice job!
Eric, I have a question. Have you ever worked on a 4.2 inline 6 engine with almost all of the head bolts broken? I bought a Trailblaze that way. I looked it up, this is a common problem. I found out GM make a kit to remove them, left-handed drill. Self centering punch and thread chaser. Just wondered if you have done one before and know any tricks? I love your videos. Informs this old man a lot. Been a mechanic since 1969!!
I really like the way Eric uses torque limited tools for delicate parts - and his use of a torque wrench is one of the things which set him apart from the gorillas who just pneumatic impact everything apart and back together. Can't say I was impressed by the impeller. Goodness, my Chrysler mini-van's water pump is beefier, and it's not exactly the most solid pump I've ever seen. I think Jeep is off my 4W list for our next one.
A lawyer that bowhunts? He can't be all bad... And, forget the car, I want to see his bow! :) Just kidding. Well, actually I WOULD like to see the bow. haha Great video - funny ending!
+Gerald Hinson Welllll ya seeeee he fibbed a little bit there, it is a CROSSbow ... he knew if he said that I would pick on him for not using a traditional bow lol
eric did you edit out the....... "hey whats that thingy?" "whats that for?" "wow" "is this normal?" "you know what ya doinn?" "that looks dirty" "you done yet?" etc. etc....
damn I have not seen a pump that easy to change since the 60's cars. but then you would never have to change it for a plastic impeller! but broken 1/4 bolts would be the problem! LOL.
Lawyer Charge him up the wazoo.?Have you seen the cost of there fee lately.$250-300 an hour consultation fee.Just for starters.I hope his timing chain, well never mind. I like the M12. Great tool.Ken
Nice job Eric. He was lucky not to blow the head gasket. Nice access to the pump. I once did a water pump on a Merc Vito (transverse engine) 6 hours!! I am only a shady tree guy. Thanks for sharing, I always learn something. Hitting it back on with a hammer would get you home if you were somewhere remote, so valuable lesson.
I have the 2002 model ..... I thought I would have to bleed the air out lil by lil, I guess I am saved by the bell ....I am a small engine guy and OLD school repair on older cars .....I usually hang out with Powerstroke Jude on his you tube panel on Thursday nights , great mechanics in the panel , most of them own businesses .....Thanks for the video...
This is absolutely the best auto repair channel on youtube. Eric, you are great at diagnosing everything that comes thru the door. It's great to watch a skilled honest mechanic. I found your channel a week ago and have watched at least 20 videos already. I did get in trouble with the wife though....."Why are you watching a video on fixing a rav4? We don't even own a rav4!!! You need to be watching a video on how to fix my squeaking brake!" lol
That was awesome! Your customer seems very pleased and happy. Also that made for a great outro! Don’t sweat it when someone is watching you. Sh** happens from time to time but that’s the auto mechanic life lol. I’ve done mobile auto repairs and have had many customers watch me working on there cars but most of the time it wasn’t because they didn’t trust me, it was because they have never seen the work actually being preformed on there car and wanted to learn a little bit as well. I enjoy teaching people how to work on there cars but I can only show them so much because well...I don’t wanna be put out of business lol😂
Hey there, I have seen very few mechanics as good and honest as you, sincerely congrats!! Fascinated by your torque wrench, never seen anything like it, with audible and colored light indications. May I ask for the brand/make and model please? And your personal recommendations? Thanks, Jake Belgium
CLEARLY the customer tought he had rights haha Dudee let the guy do HIS JOB!!!! Eric you should Sue HIM for stress ignorance in your space...act !!! spying stocking..harrassing...oh well gotta take a PI'll now 🚘💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊STAY OUT !!!!! GARAGE MANIAC WORKING !!! get it not Mechanic...hehehe
Labor rate:
$75 an hour
$100 an hour if he watches
$150 an hour if he helps
$200 an hour if he tried to repair it and failed.
All labor rates double if owner is a lawyer.
I heard A&P tell something similar to that Toba customer asking about an "owner assisted" annual inspection. Told him like $100/hr labor or $200 if the owner assisted. His logic was that having the helper he'd have to watch him like a hawk and be slowed down by his questions and general ignorance of aircraft maintenance.
AZFlyer check out mike busch, savvy aviation
The secret is out: for faster service, customers should sit in the bay during the repair.
i'd go to lunch when they do that "it's 9am"....... yes it is
Kevin Byrne lol
LOL thats the case with Firestone at least. It was a few times i was told well give us a few hours, and the last time i was told it would literally take like 3.5 hours and they kept asking me to leave it, told em no i have no other ride so Ill wait on it. Shockingly the car was done in 45 mins.
He looked like poop eater to me.
lol hate it as a tech.
A "technician" (because you are way past being called a mechanic), who looks up torque values and uses a torque wrench to tighten down bolts to spec. You sir have earned all my respect.
@@wildbill23c : yup. ...and use the fancy torque wrench that lights up and beeps. I wonder if it has an option to change that "beep" to "click".
Couldn't tell you, my torque wrench clicks...my other one you have to read the bar scale.
@@wildbill23c in most of his videos ive watched. Hes used a torque wrench to spec alot. Some things you dont have to. But important parts like a water pump its key to torque to spec.
@@hightttech I have yet to see one that is digital that also clicks.
@@vegancyclist8853 : it was a joke. The "click" or "beep" would be user adjustable. Anyway, i have great respect for Eric's practices. Cheers.
That was the quickest water-pump replacement I've ever seen! Such a pleasure to watch you work.
AUDI A4-5 hours labor!
"Anyone pay attention to where the long bolts came out of?" - Eric O is all of us
Your customer was in excellent hands. Wish I had a mechanic like you in my area.
+Sandbag1300 Thank you sir
Eric,you make it look so easy.... thank you for the time you spend teaching the rest of us...
Oh man I wish all water pumps were THAT easy to replace!! Book time on my Suzuki XL-7 is 14.5 hours. That's NOT a typo :)
+motoYam82 For my Lotus Twincam engine in my Europa, the engine needs to be removed in order to change the water pump. Some owners cheat by cutting the firewall behind the seat and removing and installing a new water pump through the hole they cut.
+motoYam82 Wow, I'd judt pull it hard into a guard rail lol
Sounds like you have to disasemble half the engine just to get to it
Ivan, try a VW Passat, same thing, I'm not a VW guy but a local garage wanted 12 hrs to take the nose of the car off, the bumper, the saddle for the radiator and a hour to change the pump put the timing chain back together. I did it myself and charge half the labor !
Billy R
2.8 V6?
Haha, I love the dramatic music when you pull out the break clean xD haha, priceless
$65.00 Per Hour, $125.00 if the customer watches, $200.00 per hour if customer helps, that's the way I charge.
+Noman Jones (tiredofthed) Haha nah it's ok my customers are always in the shop, along with the dog and the children, we are pretty laid back here. I got nothing to hide. Not and expert, not perfect either...
Wish I had a shop like yours in my area,your shop is about a 7 hour drive from Southern NH,might be worth it:)
Not where I live (Oz) Stealerships charge $Au150-190 /hour....($120 -150 US). I do most of my obligatory BM Troubleyou bullshit myself at those rates, with the help of YT vids of course.
Noman Jones
Your an idiot.
Richard Fernandez You're an idiot for not knowing the difference between your and you're.
Great video, as usual. When I was a kid in the 60's my Dad and I were always fixin stuff, and he hated " that plastic crap" and now it's everywhere we look and especially where we don't , or can't.
Plastic oil pans on a lot of autos these days...single use because the gasket is made into the pan 🤦
Was wondering why there was no jokes or fun yikes Customer watching like a Hawk and he is a lawyer oh man 😅 😳 😬 It happened to us all had a customer watch me like a Hawk on a fuel sending unit and driver door lock actuator on a 05 Chrysler 300C 5.7l hemi few days ago it defenitly feel Okward like your going to mess up because there watching pressure and stakes are higher @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Every time you hear a ding.....take a shot!!!!
Would be funny to see Eric like that, all over that jeep.
"ding"
FIGHT'S ON!
I ABSOLUTELY love your videos. I grew up without a father and had to learn everything on my own workin on cars with a chiltons manual. I wish I would have had a dad like you! Keep up the good work Eric!!
A $45,000 car and they couldn't find a spare $0.25 to use a die cast impeller to prevent a potentially catastrophic engine failure. Nice.
+SATAMAN Schmidt Nah the Liberty never retailed for that much. It was more like a $25,000 car. Plus, it's a Chrysler product. The bean counters cut costs wherever they can.
+SATAMAN Schmidt I think you said something really significant. In a much bigger picture that is the direction the whole world is heading. Make all the profit you can today and screw tomorrow.
+SATAMAN Schmidt Your 100% correct. Not only that, it is a Jeep, go anywhere, it just may not come back!
It is no coincidence that in remote places around the work everyone drives Land Cruisers, their parts aren't cheap but boy are they well made.
Edward Koepke Mine still has the original water pump. 03' Liberty, 158,000.
Not that the metal housing part is a casting .... LOL .... the only posible explanations is that is made on purpose ... I wouldnt buy any product from them. Same as Samsung placing caps CLOSE to the heatsinks to dry them quickly. You CANT tell that this was a mistake. Not for a manufacturer of this level.
People don’t realize how priceless your videos are !!! I sell cars for a living, now I just learned that if liberty’s overheat I know what to look at first!!! Since people love them and we sell lots of them... thank you.
Hi Eric,Great video and if I might say very quick and accurate diagnostic very professional job.You work good under pressure I mean with the customer watching.Wow what a review from you customer:-) You didn't have to give him a discount for the vid did you .Lol Hope all is Ok keep busy..
+jimthecarguy Discount? Are you speaking a foreign language Jim haha... I don't understand
It's unbelievable nowadays the engine parts that companies make out of plastic. Plastic for God's sake!
I watched a video from donnyboy73 the small engine doctor. He pulled apart a brand-name snow blower that had a stripped plastic gear in the engine! That puts a whole new spin on the saying "they sure don't make them like they used to".
Yep, my 8 year old Craftsman YT4000 lawn tractor died a young death thanks to Briggs & Stratton trying to save a couple pennies by using plastic inside the engine. Briggs and Stratton used to be one of the best now I think they're one of the worst.
@Bobby Brady Anything installed in aircraft, plastic or otherwise has to undergo a rigid certification process and have the FAA's seal of approval before it can (legally) be used. However when it comes to vehicles and other consumer products, manufacturers can use the absolute cheapest garbage plastic and get away with it. Therein lies the difference!
@Bobby Brady Having the components of the water pump splined together rather than just a simple press-fit, would have certainly prevented the problem happening in the first place. Modern plastics do indeed have great potentential and can be amazingly strong in addition to lasting forever. However, the bean-counters are still going to opt for the cheapest of them that's just adequate enough to last a little while.
I does seem ironic your first fix with your new Chevy hat is a Jeep...
Generally I don't like distraction while working on anything, especially cars. There was an old mechanic that could not physically do his own car repair so I did the repairs for him. He would sit on a stool in my shop and watch without saying much, but when I was having a problem he would casually suggest I might try doing this or that. I learned a lot from that old mechanic and enjoyed his company besides.
Good morning Eric, I have to give credit to Jeep for designing easy access to components including alternator, compressor and water pump. Since this vehicle is rear drive, other major components repair also easily accessible. As a kid growing up in the 60-70s, many of us were able to fix our own cars because they were rear wheel drive. Granted, pre-emissions, also added more maintenance, including spark plus every 15k, point , condenser , fuel filter, etc. Thank you for taking the time to produce your videos.
Hhahaha, you should do a reality show. Good job in finding the bad impeller. The customer was very smart not to overheat that engine. they blow head gaskets and drop valve seats when to hot.
And also can crack the head (s)
Haaa! I thought that you looked a bit nervous, and a little more, ahhhh well, a lot more professional, than usual!! Who knew! Being monitored by a lawyer!!! Musta been rough!! I wondered why you used the WHOLE CAN OF BRAKE CLEAN!!! Had to justify the $6.00 shop supplies charges!! wink wink. You should post a sign describing the shop labor rate! $65/hour. If you watch, $75/hour. If you help, $85/hour. If you worked on it first, $125/hour!! If I have to explain ANYTHING TO YOU, while I work, THERE'S THE DOOR!!! --->>
Eric should definetly charge more per hour when a customer is watching him....
Thanks Eric. You diagnosed my problem and showed me how to fix it. Of course, it's January so I have the pleasure of working on it in the driveway in the cold.
New to your channel but love the work and information you give, always wondered how customers react when you fix their rides and in some cases complex mechanical or electrical issues that your able to resolve. By the looks of it your not a fan of customers being all over you while your working but cool to see satisfied clients and hope to see more of them. Keep up the good work and continue to give your profession a good name.
Make sure you charge him the full book hours and don't forget about the shop fees, disposal fees, and standing over your shoulder fee. He would do the same to you if you needed his services. No joke those fuckers are evil. When my grandma passed the estate lawyer tried to bill us for responding to an email. He wanted $250 for a half hour of time even though his response to the email was literally a couple sentences. Keep in mind he's already being paid thousands to handle the estate. My mom went ape shit on him and refused to pay and in the end he ended up apologizing and admitting that he shouldn't have tried to charges us for that. They are all bloodsuckers.
+Nutz4Gunz45 Haha nah it's ok my customers are always in the shop, along with the dog and the children, we are pretty laid back here. I got nothing to hide. Not and expert, not perfect either... He is actually a personal friend to, actually a genuinely good guy.
Every time you hit the water pump pulling it made a ding sound and it was the exact sound the bell made at the service station I worked at in the late 60s. There was a hose in the driveway that would make the bell ring when a customer drove up. Thanks for posting these videos.
r aeronca - yes, I thought so at first. The Jiffy Lube near where I live has one of those hose-activated bells. It wasn’t until I saw him fiddling around with it at the same time the “bell” was ringing, that it was the water pump housing doing the ringing (or maybe the pulley?) 🤗
LOL I was about to make the exact same comment. Lots of stations had those when I was a kid. Haven't heard that sound at a station now in decades.
I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport just sitting in my backyard growing grassy weeds around it.I feel so helpless!
Plastic water pump impeller, what a joke.
+TookErrrJerbs Whenever I get a new car, I'll have to add that to the list of plastic parts to avoid - plastic intake manifold, plastic impeller, anything else?
+brian0918 good idea
+brian0918 Plastic valve covers
+TookErrrJerbs I don't think plastic intake manifolds or valve covers are as bad as a water pump impeller. Seriously when the pump fails like that most people would be up for a new engine, or a full rebuild, luckily for this Jeep it had an attentive driver at the wheel. How much money would Jeep even save on using plastic impeller, $1, $2?
+TookErrrJerbs I think plastic pistons are the worst.
Is there a hood strut in the whole world that ain't broke?
Good to rep the brands that keep you in business, right? ;-)
How would we ever survive without battery and pneumatic tools! Another great video!
Hats off to Frank for sending Eric an awesome hat 👍👍👍 oh yeah - Eric well done !!!!
+Steve Rob Hah yes in deed... hey some Canadian gave me some sweet stickers too....
That's fantastic, you must be a special guy and I bet the boss lady was thrilled to get one too :)
Oh wait ... she gets one too!? I kept them both... the may or may not be in the back ground of a video coming out...
That sounds like a bit pregnant LOL
Bowtie till I die!!
I already replace radiator and the fan and the coolant sensor and the thermostat and my Jeep Liberty 2005 keeps heating up
You do a awesome job man. Thank you for taking your time out to show us step by step. You dont have to take this time and you have said time, and time again that you get behind for these things. Time is money. Here is a 12-pack of coke for the troubles atleast. I have been blessed to get my job back at a better pay than before, so this is my way of saying thank you.
+insainwhiteboy1 Appreciate that man thanks a lot!!
+South Main Auto Repair More donations in the future. I know you arnt asking for them, but I want to give more than what I have given. Hard work pays.
One tack weld from insert to shaft away from NPR! AAAhh...
Luckily he's a bad lawyer if he can only afford an old Jeep lol!! haha, Great video :D.
Maybe just an honest one.
Terry Waters No such thing.
and not even a very good old jeep. should have gotten a 4 liter cherokee xj. love my 99 cherokee.
the liberty is one of the single worst redesigns ever, jeep should have kept the xj.
You are supposed to check water pump relay FIRST of all, aren't you?
it feels that you somehow know the customer
I'm thinking that he is Mrs. O's brother.
A plastic impeller on a cars cooling system are words that should not be together. Car makers whou do these cheap builds should not be in business
Ahhh! I loved it when the BFH came out! one way to fix it! Oh sure wouldn't do a live video with me there getting the Duramax fixed. That would have been REALLY awkward! haha!
+The Disgruntled Mechanic Haha next time the chevy leaves ya walking call me haha
Should have charged him triple. Can't be too good of a lawyer. Drives a cheap liberty
I HATE it when the customer watches. makes me so nervous i turn into a bumbling fool. Then that makes me even more nervous because i'm looking like an idiot. Just go sit in the waiting area and watch some tv sheesh
+punker6506 Haha nah it's ok my customers are always in the shop, along with the dog and the children, we are pretty laid back here. I got nothing to hide. Not and expert, not perfect either...
Long ago I did that with the technician during a repair on my TV set. I was very curious to see inside and the guy work. Keep asking things all over the place. Then, you realize that is a bit annoying, because the guy need to work and you are distracting him. I mean, people just want to see how the car is fixed or made them curious ...
I've learned several things by watching my mechanic, things that I never returned to his shop to pay him for because I knew how to do them. like breaking the screws loose that hold the brake rotors on and pressing out and in a ball joint.
My issue is I am the tech that fixes my own vehicles, but there is an annual "safety" inspection in the state where I currently live... The dumb part is they are done by private shops not state run facilities that exclusively do that... Shops that have an incentive to sell you something, so yes I watch them like a hawk because finding an honest one is near impossible.
You hang a sign that says "Employees only beyond this point."
Chrysler junk, use one less bolt and make the impeller out of metal.
Lawyer.. Make sure he signed a release form before you put up the video! You can't be to careful these days...
+Claude “Reviews4U” Rains Lol I think I am ok haha
I had a grand cherokee come in over for heating. Customer stated he changed thermostat in it.He had it in back wards. Easier to do than you think.
"Did anyone see where the long bolts go into". You caught me off guard on that one and cracked me up. Nice work. That customer was lucky to find you. Great ending!
+wyattoneable Small town, he is a local
+South Main Auto Repair I thought you said the Jeep was from San Antonio Texas??
lol no my hat was from there
this is what happens when I watch your video with only half of my brain :-)
+wyattoneable Same... I cracked up laughing sitting in m living room. My wife looked over at me to see what I was laughing at..
You didnt use enough brake cleaner Eric... There was still some left in the can
How did you check for blown head gasket ? Why are manufacturers so enamored in placing polymer parts in vital areas of an engine ? Plastic by its nature is going to stretch and weaken after time and the strength is not fantastic.Coupling metal and plastic is another area of concern especially over an extended temperature range.Fast diagnosis and fast repair.
+Tom OConnor The public demands cheap/disposable products.
+Tom OConnor This is how I test th-cam.com/video/U0DdVQoBu4U/w-d-xo.html
Very easy test to do and very accurate.
Gotta build failure points in there somewhere in areas that require several hours of labor just to get to the part that is broke. If the engineers had to actually work on the nightmares that them and the designers and accountant's blessed off on they'd really change the way things are built. I believe the designers, engineers, and accountants should be required to have hands on shop time on their nightmare's before they are put into production.
Plastic doesn't corrode like some metal impellers. We don't know in this case if the plastic failed or the method of securing from spinning it failed.
That was a lucky customer. If I lived anywhere near SMA I would bring all my vehicles in for service and ask to watch. You seem like a great guy and an even better mechanic.
I had all the same symptoms in my vauxhall corsa, Turned out to be a large air lock in the system which i managed to bleed out! videos on my channel if you're interested :)
Worst plastic water pump story I ever had:
3.5L Intrepid. Car overheated when idling, No issues when driving at speed. I even drove the car 2 hours on the freeway home. Had a brand new water pump, I went through everything on diagnosing the thing. Finally pulled the heads and found the plastic water pump impeller parts (the old one) plugging up the coolant flow entering the drivers side head. Flushed the block out for like an hour with the heads off and was good to go.
+m ph Wow that is nuts!
How many cans of break parts cleaner do you use in a month? I'm sure you have already discovered the buy in bulk solution when it comes to price!
+TheCorvetteBen Oh gosh.... a case or two ;)
Great video. I remember thinking that is was a pretty good video, and then the ending was the kicker!!!! A lawyer sitting there watching you fix his car. How great is that. As soon as the guy started talking I could actually tell he wasn't a real person.
It would be fun to have him watch while you do one of those no start-no-crank-no-codes-no-gas-full-aftermarket-total-rust-fiascos. Add a lawyer to that mix, Eric, and you wouldn't need that magnetic induction heater, rather you could heat bolts using spontaneous human combustion.
+Memphis Applegate Hahaha I can send a lawyer down you way to hang out in the shop if you like? He I liked that tool box you made FYI. I wish the stain didn't get all blotchy on ya though. I kinda liked it when it was all stained my self. I can always use more storage here. One thing we always need for sure.
FIAT design engineers strike again. I have an 04 Libby and it's been good.....so far.
Mercedes , Fiat ya ,same
'There's your problem right there!!!'
I understand why you hold back your thoughts on so many pieces of junk creations that roll into your shop . This is one them .
Add the "Chrysler" Compass to that list too . Good show . Your very smart and good work ethics . Cute kid and lovely wife you make a great team I laugh when you two banter a bit . You should let your customers hold the light I think and feel there breath behind your neck Lol I think the next hat you wear out after Jeep and GM should be Ram ! 😂😎
Magnetic tray on a plastic cover ! LOL !!
+theoldwizard998 Ahhh that is why it didn't work...
What torque wrench brand is that that beeps?
Any Chrysler engine that ends in 7 is garbage (aside from the Hemi)
+Joe DeSalvo That's a good one !
+Joe DeSalvo MY 97 NEON IS KRAP- THE ENGINE SUCKS- THEY LEAK JUST SPENT 350 ON A CAT CONVERTER AND 100 ON BALL JOINTS ON FRONT WHEELS
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP SUCKS SHIT-- JUST LIKE FORD SUCKS
+Joe DeSalvo THE NEW FORD TRUCKS SUCK TOO ALUMINNUM- KRAP FRAME SHIT
I've never seen anyone rapid-fire empty a can of Brake Cleaner like that before. 5 stars! :)
Failed waterpump? That was way too easy. What's happening up there? Has the weather been too good? Has rust finally gone to sleep? That sledgehammer is going to collect cob webs.
+Garth Goldberg Don't you worry sir wait until you see the exhaust manifold video on the ford V-10... oh wait did I just let the cat out of the bag!?
Rusty exhaust manifold? 10 cylinders? That sounds good.
Rusty is not even the word for it sir... rotted is more like it, it involves a minor burn and a small swear word too... ohhh the drama
+South Main Auto Repair uh oh can't wait!
Another wonderful example of making a car to a price point and weight limit. Plastic impeller in a very hot environment is foolish. But then again how would the Dealerships (stealerships) stay busy. Great fix Eric, I'm sure this will help many people who will undoubtedly have the same issues with their Jeep. Will save people a lot of time.. Take Care..
+ItsAlwaysRusty I hope it does help out someone :)
I'm 32, in I'm still driving my jeep liberty, that I got my learners permit in when I was 15. Still has the stock engine in trans. No major issues yet. 231750 miles
I don't think you think the word 'in' means what it really means.
@-TheManInDboX - A 167k lifespan composed of (what I'm guessing is) primarily highway miles in such a short period of time is... good?
3.7 and 42rle is a good powertrain
ryan watts not even near as good compared to the 4.0 i6 Jeep had.
Great to see someone else struggling with figuring out how that belt goes back on. Thanks for sharing!
Jeep LIberty: An over-glorified and cheaply built Fiat with "Jeep" stamped on it's forehead.
What part of the liberty is fiat?
@@gokblok - Everything except the "Jeep" badge. Fiat owns Chrysler. The Liberty was designed and built after Fiat bought Chrysler from Mercedes. The Jeep Liberty is a pile of schitt.
@@robertgantry2118 I agree that the liberty is awful--but it's not a fiat. That merger didn't happen until 2014. That 3.7 is a baby version of the 4.7 in the Rams, designed when they were still DaimlerChrysler.
The Renegade is for sure a Fiat lump of shit. As well as the Cherokee.
@@gokblok - OK, you win that part. But the thing is a piece of garbage none the less.
search bought a jeep on youtube, i cant seem to link it but some guy done a rap on how he bought one and had nothing but drama
+dom why Post it if you find it
Hope you have the Liar (oops Lawyer) sign a waiver for being in the shop. If it was my shop I would have told him that it is against company policy for customers to be in the shop.
+Upallnight I don't think Eric is intimidated by any customer. LOL
+raykrv6a Your right, customers are out on the stools and in the chairs all the time.
@Bobby Brady unfortunately you're right. Most novices (in any profession) are nervous being watched, but most veterans I've run across have nothing to hide and are proud of their work. The added dimension to letting the customer watch is that they now understand why the job took longer etc.
As I read the video's title I had flashbacks of the heater core replacement I did in the winter of 2014 in an unheated garage. Reading "Jeep Liberty" gives me goosebumps now. :) Polaris did plastic impellers, too, in the RZR 800 from 2008-2014 if I remember correctly.
This job wouldn't be complete without spraying the alternator in brake clean
+SilentServiceCode Haha I try!
How do you like those little milwaukee m12 ratchets? I've been looking at them for a while, would be good for driveway and quick jobs without having to drag the air lines out.
+CCWSig I gotta tell ya it is a good little tool to break loose bolts and then spin them out. Not a lot of break away power is all but works as intended too.
Eric Ooooo.... that was an adkward ending, you handled it like a CHAMP. Great video brother...
Supposed to be torqued 40 foot pounds
Nice job! I always hated these Jeeps.
Ha ha ha. Try replacing the coolant fan relay on that thing. Not easy at all. It's in A STUPID PLACE???
gotta love the waiters! lol!! good job as always Eric!
Another thumbs up video! Regarding brake cleaners, I have found that the Wearever is more than twice as effective as CRC. Learned this from a brake job last weekend. Was cleaning brand new Mopar OEM rear rotors with CRC and went through a whole can and did not fully clean off one side of one new rotor. Pulled a can of Wearever and one quarter of a can cleaned that first rotor AND the second new rotor. CRC brake cleaner never again.
+Sandbag1300 Oh man you should have asked, CRC is total weaksause!
Yeah, lose the Chev hat Eric...
+Audioquest56 Especially since he wouldn't wear that awesome Ford hat from the first (I think) "Day in the Shop" video...lolz.
I like the use of air and battery powered tools. Nice torque wrench. Your the Man Eric! I just acquired on 04 Liberty, checking out some videos, as always, nice job!
Eric, I have a question. Have you ever worked on a 4.2 inline 6 engine with almost all of the head bolts broken? I bought a Trailblaze that way. I looked it up, this is a common problem. I found out GM make a kit to remove them, left-handed drill. Self centering punch and thread chaser. Just wondered if you have done one before and know any tricks? I love your videos. Informs this old man a lot. Been a mechanic since 1969!!
Master mechanic great job to map out the problem sometimes with your mind and skills
I really like the way Eric uses torque limited tools for delicate parts - and his use of a torque wrench is one of the things which set him apart from the gorillas who just pneumatic impact everything apart and back together.
Can't say I was impressed by the impeller. Goodness, my Chrysler mini-van's water pump is beefier, and it's not exactly the most solid pump I've ever seen. I think Jeep is off my 4W list for our next one.
A lawyer that bowhunts? He can't be all bad... And, forget the car, I want to see his bow! :) Just kidding. Well, actually I WOULD like to see the bow. haha Great video - funny ending!
+Gerald Hinson Welllll ya seeeee he fibbed a little bit there, it is a CROSSbow ... he knew if he said that I would pick on him for not using a traditional bow lol
+South Main Auto Repair Well, at least he hunts... But, yeah, lame. lol
Classic SMA! Repairing my own 2007 Jeep Liberty is what brought me to find your channel. 😎👍
eric did you edit out the....... "hey whats that thingy?" "whats that for?" "wow" "is this normal?" "you know what ya doinn?" "that looks dirty" "you done yet?" etc. etc....
+NCPDFSB Haha nahh it's all good but I know what ya mean!
What about a blob of weld and then she's fixed, cheers
The customer does know that if he reveals any of your secrets you'll have to take him out in the woods and leave him.
+Jeffrey dontyouwish I threatened him before he left haha
Tell him it's 25% more if he wants to watch.
damn I have not seen a pump that easy to change since the 60's cars. but then you would never have to change it for a plastic impeller! but broken 1/4 bolts would be the problem! LOL.
Lawyer Charge him up the wazoo.?Have you seen the cost of there fee lately.$250-300 an hour consultation fee.Just for starters.I hope his timing chain, well never mind. I like the M12. Great tool.Ken
My favorite part of having a customer watch their repair, is when they tell me how I should do the job.
Nice job Eric. He was lucky not to blow the head gasket. Nice access to the pump. I once did a water pump on a Merc Vito (transverse engine) 6 hours!! I am only a shady tree guy. Thanks for sharing, I always learn something. Hitting it back on with a hammer would get you home if you were somewhere remote, so valuable lesson.
the M12 Ratchet are awesome, it is one of my go to tool ! although, weak sauce compare to a air ratchet,i used it everyday !
I have the 2002 model ..... I thought I would have to bleed the air out lil by lil, I guess I am saved by the bell ....I am a small engine guy and OLD school repair on older cars .....I usually hang out with Powerstroke Jude on his you tube panel on Thursday nights , great mechanics in the panel , most of them own businesses .....Thanks for the video...
At 7:10 when you mention that you knew what it needed, I thought you were going to break out the Brake Cleaner. LMAO
+Upallnight Nope... the BFH!
Which brand was that for cordless socket wrench?
Milwaukee. Looks like an M12 3/8 drive.
This is absolutely the best auto repair channel on youtube. Eric, you are great at diagnosing everything that comes thru the door. It's great to watch a skilled honest mechanic. I found your channel a week ago and have watched at least 20 videos already.
I did get in trouble with the wife though....."Why are you watching a video on fixing a rav4? We don't even own a rav4!!! You need to be watching a video on how to fix my squeaking brake!" lol
That was awesome! Your customer seems very pleased and happy. Also that made for a great outro! Don’t sweat it when someone is watching you. Sh** happens from time to time but that’s the auto mechanic life lol. I’ve done mobile auto repairs and have had many customers watch me working on there cars but most of the time it wasn’t because they didn’t trust me, it was because they have never seen the work actually being preformed on there car and wanted to learn a little bit as well. I enjoy teaching people how to work on there cars but I can only show them so much because well...I don’t wanna be put out of business lol😂
Hey there, I have seen very few mechanics as good and honest as you, sincerely congrats!!
Fascinated by your torque wrench, never seen anything like it, with audible and colored light indications. May I ask for the brand/make and model please? And your personal recommendations?
Thanks,
Jake
Belgium
CLEARLY the customer tought he had rights haha Dudee let the guy do HIS JOB!!!! Eric you should Sue HIM for stress ignorance in your space...act !!! spying stocking..harrassing...oh well gotta take a PI'll now 🚘💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊STAY OUT !!!!! GARAGE MANIAC WORKING !!! get it not Mechanic...hehehe