Hey Ryan I didnt know where to write this but I hope you see it. A fair few times youve plugged D3O stuff, and being a newbie I bought a spine protector last november and put it in my first jacket, didnt think much of it but it beats foam right? 4 days ago I had my first crash, 60 km/hr on a 2011 FZ6R, someone pulled out, I evaded, and had nowhere to go except into another vehicles rear. I was catapulted a few meters, I blacked out and woke up sailing through the air and landed spine and left scapula first on the ground, after that its all black until im in the ambulance. I landed directly on that D30 and all I got was a slight lung puncture, a broken rib, and a chip on my sternum. Doctors said its a miracle I bloody survived at all. I just got home today and boy it hurts to exist but I can walk, feed myself and pee. I checked out the armor and its in perfect condition with imprints of the crash. It only cost me 30 bucks and I can still walk because of it. You saved my life Ryan. Thankyou, from the bottom of my heart
Hey thanks for getting in touch! Sounds like a nasty crash and I'm relieved to read that you came out okay. The reason I push D3O so much is because it saved my own shoulder and elbow in a crash a few years ago. I feel honoured that you trusted my advice with your own back. Heal up quick, eh! ~RF9
@@freedomspatriot1585 Its really great back armor, that foam crap in the back is entirely useless, thinner D3O things arent the best but the back protectors are so thick and light, its perfect man. Ride safe and thanks for the wishes, I have healed almost entirely and have a new bike :D
Gotta admit that the jis 2 changed my life . I went from thinking I wasn’t good at mechanics because I stripped out screws to getting better and better and now I’m a full fledged machinist. It took a few years and I credit the jis and this video. Life is strange, little things can push you in different directions
I do business with a Nipponese company and have become freindly wih their engineer. I did read somewhere that Nipponese was preferable for Nipponese people but I also aked my good freind Masaaki. I love Japan, the bullet train is astonishing, food is tremendous and I like the Onsens vey much. we went to a nice one in Hakone.@@yeejay6396
Just a quick note: If you are going to make you own gaskets with sheet stock, get yourself an inexpensive set of hole punches as well. They will make fabricating your own gaskets much easier. Also, I bought a JIS screwdriver set a few months back, and could not believe how much better they are when working on my bikes.
Agree. A source of JIS screwdrivers is abandoned old Japanese bike toolkits. Surprising how many are lurking in people's garages. Lots of people kept the kits when selling their bikes. An old trick to make gaskets is to place the material on the surface to be gasketed and hold firmly, possibly use one bolt hole. Then go around with a small hammer and tap around the entire shape tapping at the edges of the piece. The casting has sharp edges and "cuts" the gasket for you.
KK Foto yup, and on my Chinese 125, though less on my Yamaha (1992). And I’ve got one of those MotionPro twiddling-sticks. Very nice bit of kit. But I agree that a hex-holding socket would be good, I organised my own from Halfords (UK auto parts store). Les in UK
5:30 the blue one looks to have a shroud around the magnet which is actually a pretty nice thing to have, you gotta remember the rest of the bike or car is usally made out of metal also so if the edges of your magnet are trying to pull to the walls it could make it harder to pull something out without dropping it, im saying this because ive had this issue.
I'm an experienced harley mechanic, and even I learn new things from your videos. That JIS screwdriver is a gamechanger. Thank you. Also I prefer Timecerts over helicoils, because you don't have to worry about the metal tab getting lost somewhere it shouldn't be.
9:15 RF / Microwave / Electronics engineer here - did not expect to see something from my world! Oldschool HP test equipment used all posi-drive, in fact I have and use an assortment of all 18-8 stainless steel posi-drive fasteners for #0-80, #2-56, #4-40, #6-32, #8-32, and #10-24 / #10-32 plus the drivers for them! Posi-drive is a hell of a good fastener, it's a shame that it has disappeared and now become a relic of history :( Never knew there was a metric equivalent of this - JIS would certainly be that. I am now obligated to empty my bank account on buying thousands and thousands of JIS metric hardware off McMaster now.
Yes, gasket sheets are a lifesaver as well as pocketsaver. As an auto mechanic, I'd use gorilla snot to glue the gasket to the removable side, then spread old style (long chain) wheel bearing grease on the other side. It allowed me to remove it safely if necessary, even 4 years down the road when a new water pump had to go on. That saved hours of scraping time. Pin wrenches? $44, not. Ebay $9.65USD with free shipping. Yes, helicoils are a lifesaving tech, too. Pickup tool? Worth its weight in platinum. I have telescoping and spring mounted, but not a formable one. Nice! T-wrench? Cool. I have a welder and many spare 1/4" extensions. Impact driver, but no JIS in my box. BUT my 1/4" hex drive Makita impactor is a wunnerful tool, too. (Care in assembly is needed, lest one becomes a helicoil addict.) Yup, I'd say it's time for an auto parts run. Danke much for the great vid, monsieur.
Some brands of oil filters including K&N arrive with a 17mm nut fixed to the top. Providing you have the space to swing a ring spanner, they're the answer. No mess, no fuss.
Use a ball pein hammer to cut out your gaskets using the face/edge of the part as your cutting tool. Gives you an exact gasket and takes a lot less time than tracing and using scissors!
@@Davidkxf the damage you do depends on how hard you hit it... You're trying to indent the paper, not smash the edge to pieces. It's not a hack used by amateurs, but it is an old trick that comes from the time of iron cases. Haven't had to use it on aluminium cases yet so it makes sense that the hammer (being a lot harder than the aluminium) could damage the edge. I guess I would use a small rubber mallet in that situation.
Pick up an assortment of bullet casings from your local gun range to use as punches for all the bolt holes in the gaskets. Super easy and cheap if not free.
As he mentioned many gasket materials are made from cellulose, ie cardboard for instance. Only thing with precut gaskets is that those usually are properly cut, faster if you are ordering parts as well and usually have all the holes that are needed, where DIY guy might forget to make those holes, or make then around there, just slapping it in place.
Look up Gasket tapping, or tap out a gasket; It's old school, but works beautifully. Quite therapeutic too :) I make all my own gaskets, ever since Grandad showed me how a million years ago.
i got some mustache scissors and a hole puncher. i make all kinds of gaskets from cereal boxes. they work great. some have been doing so for years and years. triscuit are my fav. family size cheerios for that primary cover.
My grandfather was an old school "shade tree mechanic" and he kept gasket material on hand. He had his business out in the boonies and some of the vehicles he worked on were ancient so even IF a parts store had the proper gasket it was a 30 mile trip to town. Also, speaking of magnets, one of those magnetic bowls for holding bolts and small metal things is a must.
@@jonathangriffiths2499 that is infact the exact amount of previous owners it has had! Didn't know that till I saw the title, but it runs well and I got it cheap.
@@Mike-wc7em i love my bike, it had 34hp at one point, who knows what it's like now, but it still passes anything with ease! 30 years is pretty old though! :P
Even if you weren't into motorcycles these videos are so expertly witty, with hilarious quips, anyone could enjoy them. Absolutely genius comedy bro. I've learned so much as well, you really have the gift for teaching. Thanks for putting this stuff together
I will say this on all of your videos. THANK YOU! Thank you so much for helping me get into riding and most importantly allowing me to feel comfortable doing so. There is no better biking channel. I am now I'd say intermediate and still haven't found better content. Also, you don't just break the stereotype, you destroy it to the point of nonexistent. I guarantee 💯 you have inspired MANY ppl to get into bikes that previously felt overly nervous of the machine or uncomfortable with their appearance vs the stereotype. Thank you.
An old trick my father showed me, the cardboard from cereal boxes also works well as a gasket material. Years ago I used it on my old 1987 yamaha maxim x 750 with great success. Also, using a rubber hammer or a silicone rubber with gasket material on the part make great indentations so help with cutting out of the gasket.
Ryan is so funny, and his videos are so entertaining and educational. I know I enjoy his videos because I stop whatever I’m doing to watch his newest video as soon as I know it’s released. You can tell so much effort and work goes into every aspect of the work. Well done, Ryan. I’m a huge fan of what you do.
Bullet casings make great gasket choke cutters! Simply take the correct sized empty casing, locate it where the hole is to be drilled, then firmly hammer it, punching the material through in the process. It will leave a much cleaner hole than any other process of cutting. Quick guide: .22 caliber= just under 1/4". .38 caliber= approximately approximately 1/3". .50 caliber = 1/2". (Caliber is done in thousandths of an inch).
about the phillips head screws. every screw you take out should be replaced by a Robertson, Allen or Torx screw. and to every manufacture ever: stop using phillips head screws
Nah fuck allen heads. I've rounded way to many of those out. The only one that hasn't let me down is my boy Torx! Plus they usually have an outside hex-shape to take standard metric sockets if you really mess it up
I prefer Robertson since I can utilize my impact driver while removing things without worrying about my bit snapping off (Torx) or stripping the bolt out (Philips & Allen). Sure you can break anything with too much force, however in my experience of building horse trailers and box trailers, the Robertson bit was the only one that did not fail under heavy "abuse", by impact and powered drivers.
@@giuliobuccini208 ... Peter Robertson was a Canadian inventor and tool salesman (among other things) who didn't like the slotted screw heads, since they slipped far too easy. He developed a manufacturing technique using cold forming to produce a "square" shaped screw head, that would not slip, which allowed for a strong driving force. SO essentially a Robertson bit/drive is the "proper" name for a square-socket drive... Similar to calling a Philips drive a "slotted" drive. Or a Torx drive is equal to a 6 point star drive... Most people reference the original inventor of a drive/slot style vs the description of that slot/drive. Hope this info was helpful.
I loved seeing the Suzuki TC90! That was my first bike and I bought it new in 1971, and yes I know, before almost all of you were born. Thanks for the memories!
I'd love to see a video aimed at roadside repairs. You mentioned a chain breaker in the intro: would you actually be able to repair a modern beefy chain (no quick link) in the wild?
4:44, fishing out metal shavings with a magnet becomes difficult with aluminum. An alternative would be to coat the tap with petroleum jelly to catch the cuttings, and then tap the whole a bit at a time.
Great list! my two cents: Plus 1 for Helicoils! For shop use Speed Handle (versus T handle) also adds engagement pressure and rotational leverage to remove stuck fasteners, screw buster (fastener removal). Pickup tools are great and add mechanical fingers for the non-ferrous wandering parts. Add small flexible mirror to hunt missing parts or inspect less than visible areas. Dump screw drivers for a few (long, short, ratcheting) drivers and 1/4 3/8 drive socket adapters that use "apex" (a brand name but many impact rated variations) tips - this always keeps a perfect tip without replacing the entire tool or damaging fastener with worn tool. Plus storing a million assorted fastener tips, sockets, etc far more versatile, compact to store and affordable than separate screw, nut, etc drivers.
One of the first tools I bought in the early 70's for working on my long-passed Honda, was a hammer-strike impact driver...with it (and some Permatex penetrating oil), you could rattle aluminum oxide loose, bend most-anything you wanted by over-striking, and successfully break off most backing aluminum 'ear tabs'...all of it in one smooth strike, almost simultaneously.
MP throws in the 13mm for the KTM group bikes. When I bought a Husqvarna I had to dig out the 13mm socket and wrenches from my useless tools stash. I even bought a 13mm Kowa T handle wrench. Took a month to get it from Japan.
I just learned about JIS a year ago when wrenching on my bicycles. I learned that almost every brake and shifter adjuster uses them. Buying a JIS screwdriver made adjusting them *sooo* much easier!
You can also get solid insert sleeves for fixing messed up holes. I rebuild transmissions and of course the material is steel, so theres that, but we simply drill the hole out a little bigger, thread it clean it out, use some retaining compound, thread onto the spec bolt or screw and drive it into the hole then take the screw back out and finish the assembly. Forgot to say we also countersink the hole because the insert is lipped at the top. So that needs to sit flush. Of course this can only be done to certain parts, we are an oem licensed rebuilder so certain things can or cant be done depending on certain standards. Thanks for mentioning helicoil, i had a case come through my station the other day and one of the holes had this in it. I had never seen it before, and again we are an oem rebuilder so thats not spec and it came out, and by the way they really dont like comming out. But in went a sleeve and it was fixed right up. As it happens i have a steel and aluminum personal project that i just had welded as a temp fix and if that fails before i can replace the part i will be using helicoil if i can find it.
I've had that Vessel screwdriver for 3 years or so. It's worth it's weight in gold for anyone, but it's definitely a must have for anyone who owns/wrenches on their Japanese bike.
Still got my JIS driver which was given to me in 1978 when I started working on Canon photocopiers. The fit between the screw heads and drivers is absolutely fantastic.
When we make gaskets we take the sheet, put it on the housing and gently tap the gasket to the housing creating tracer edge. Keep gently tapping and before to long you’ll have a perfect gasket without having to cut it.
Compressed cardboard works for gaskets, it's the same as what gasket paper is made from and if you need a quick solution the manilla folder works great. Good sealant for gasket paper is permatex 3b as it is anaerobic same as loctite 515 for bolts and flanges
Some thingsd you should know about them. They do not torque well, meaning the higher the torque the higher chance of failure. You can't use loctite with them. Rapid temperatures cause them to become loose or fail. They either fit an aplication, but more often than not aren't the right size and if you need them to not be at the bottom of whatever you're screwing in good luck. A slightly more expensive option and also questionable as well are timesets. A timeset is basically a cylinder insert but for your bolts.
@@Dante_S550_Turbo thank you for your critic at helicoil-crap!^^ Time-Sert Gewindereparatursystem from Würth, germany, Id say is unquestionable the option to take, when a thread needs repair!^^ different sizes avalable. And in case, easy to shorten.
@@Dante_S550_Turbo Hmm, I've had different experiences to you. I bought a KTM engine with a stripped sump thread. Helicoiled it, with Loctite, and I've done many an oil change without issue. As for torque. Aluminium is a low torque material anyway. Steel, I'm not sure I've ever had to helicoil that material yet.
You should always try tapping the original thread before resorting to an insert. And a handy trick can be switching a stuffed metric fastener to the next size up in Imperial. I don't recommend it but if your POS let's you down at the side of the road, it's an option.
Heli coils saved me when I bought this old cheap GS1000 on which 2 out of 4 plugs were rounded. Inserted Heli coils, flushed the expansion chambers of shavings that might have found their way down and then ta dah! Works like a charm
Gasket companies: *On the phone* "Yeah. Ok. Awesome. Thanks buddy!" TH-cam Notifications: Your recent video has been demonetized. *x-files theme song* and *triangles*
Helicools, anyone with an aluminum block or head should have them with their tools. Had a loose sparkplug pop out on my 85 Caravan when I was a teenager (guitarist. Easy to carry the amps and cases that way) Limped it home, and told dad what happened the next morning. Broke out his st, and taught me how to use them. Now I keep a set in the shop ix, and home set. Impact drivers, used them for decades, as someone who rode ood Hondas. The CB series hikes used Phillips bolts, so the first thing I always do when I get one is remove them on covers i may need to take off for roadside repairs, and swap in Allen bolts. Makes rerunning a Chain on the front sprocket east, after replacing damaged or lost links. Just ordered the T Wrench. Thanks Ryan!
We have in Nordic countries our version of harbor freight called Biltema. They have a great version of your big T-wrench. It is Y shaped and it has allen keys under the sockets. All the most common sizes needed for most motorcycles. And it costs under 10€
www.biltema.fi/en-fi/leisure/bikes/bike-servicing/bicycle-tools/y-tool-2000035931 I found a English link. Here you go. I really hope it could be international shipping. It's great quality if you think how little you pay for it
You will, as they said and showed, the JIS will not cam out of the phillips. You can always use a JIS driver on a Phillips, but not a phillips driver on a JIS.
The impact screw driver is a life saver when working on older bikes or dealing with rust! I couldn't even begin to say how many hours of wrench time it's saved me!
My impact driver (a heavy duty 1/2" square drive one with screwdriver bit holder) was one of the first tools I bought when I had my first bike in 1971. I still use it now and it has survived through my professional career as a car/light truck mechanic - very useful on rusted brake drum/rotor retaining screws., but now it only gets used on bikes again, since I retired.
It's pronounced "heal a coil" a reference to the helix shape. And HeliCoil is a Stanley-Emhart brand name. The real term is helical insert. (Source: buy, inspect, and sell them).
Never had the issue with philips head & jis screws. Granted im not dumb enough to keep spinning a driver in a nearly striped head, rubberband trick works to get it out then replace the bloody screw
I don't own a motorcycle, I don't even have a drivers licence but I've watched nearly every episode since I stumbled upon your channel a few months ago. You guys/gals put everyone else to shame.
In 2001 I jumped my 84 Subaru wagon and landed a bit hard on front end ripped all the header bolts out. I fix them with heli coils when I got home. 2.5 hour drive home in the stock car hurt my hearing but once I Heli coiled them they lasted for the rest of the life of the car 10 years later. That was the toughest car I ever had (even had low range) the Heli Coils were equally tough.
Used those JIS driver bits on my Motion Pro wrench to take out the carb screws on my Mighty KLR 650 and immediately replace them with the Eagle Mikes replacements.
What a fantastic 😂video! Loved it!!! I really enjoy the entertainment value as well as the educational aspect of it. I literally just learned about JIS a week ago and purchased a vessel JIS screwdriver but had no idea about the impact feature of it! Thank you! And great great job! 💪 love your videos
Seriously though, that is the best description of the difference between a JIS and phillips screwdriver I have heard. I have a few of the Motion Pro tools but the one that stands out is their chain breaker. My first bike, long before Ryan was born, was a TC125. I remember the hi-range/lo-range lever above the shifter. I sometimes wish I had that little bike back.
@@akquicksilver My comment was really aimed at anyone generally, just a bit of advice for those who dont know. I remember the first time greasing the helicoil, it was Really important the tip didnt get lost, and it came out stuck to the end, happy days almost tweaking waiting on the Snap On man.
A new Harbor Freight tool store is opening soon near our house. I am binging on TH-cam videos about what is good and bad there. Instead of a pin wrench, I use a big pair of channel lock pliers to get stuck oil filters off. A small sledge hammer tapped on the wrench handle helps with stuck nuts and bolts. If you buy the Harbor Freight dead blow hammer, try to keep it out of cold weather, spray Fluid Film on the outside plastic other than the hammer faces, and add a couple of hose clamps where the handle attaches to the head.
The great thing about that pin wrench is that any pin*head* with a lathe and other basic machine tools can make one in an afternoon, and endow it with all the features and corrections to the design one could want. Bigger, wider handle, locking, and interchangeable pins for a start.
Pin wrench - most used for getting discs off the angle grinder :P Pick up tool - can be bought in English forecourts for £3.99 with a tenners worth of fuel, handy with an LED and a magnet - I last used mine to fish out a head nut washer which dropped down the cam guide -.- And damn good idea with using it as an extra hand - I just use a magnetic based tray - chuck a cloth under the magnet and stick it to the tank, frame, anything magnetic... Tools and parts just stick to it. That torque adapter... maybe it's because it's still early and I've not had my coffee yet, but surely the distance from the mouth of the spanner would affect the level of torque being applied? And HOW is that easier to get into an area than the torque wrench?! And at 9:04 STOP DESTROYING THE HEAD OF THAT BOLT BY TRYING TO OVERTIGHTEN IT. It's seated. Let it be! Monster! :P New fan of JIS here. Just for the impact feature!
Awesome as always!!!! My number one for motorcyclin and shade tree mechanicin in general is my metwrinch socket set. Absolutely invaluable for me in all my mechan about over 20 years.
Inspired by your video I went straight on that well known international auction site to search for the JIS screwdrivers. And there they were, in sets of 4, but wait, they even do them in a t-handle configuration with a small rubber holder with a set of bits. They may not be able to cope with regular beatings with a lump hammer to free some rusty fixing, but add a well chosen set of sockets and an adaptor, they could be an ideal combination for an under the seat toolkit. Just use a nice rock instead of the lump hammer....
watched a lot of motorcycle vids before i got my first. it all felt info driven and like it was off wikipedia. feels like I'm talking to a bike bro watching your vids. informative and approachable for beginners and experienced bikers. i salute your knowledge and mentor. god bless
FortNine you act like you're a spin off but you're one of a kind my friend. definitely impacted my perspective on motorcycles and I don't even comment on yt vids
I can attest to the awesomeness that is the Heli-Coil! I managed to screw the threads up (by over tightening, did not realize my friend had set the torque wrench wrong, my fault for not double checking) to one of my rocker arms on the 3.1 liter GM V6 in the Pontiac Grand Prix I once had. I drilled out the hole a bit, removed the shavings carefully, fitted the Heli-Coil and drove the car for another 4 years without any issues. And, I was not exactly....gentle on that engine unless I was trying to get good fuel economy. What ended up killing that car was not he Heli-Coil repair in the engine, but instead the friend I sold it to managed to kill two brand new front wheel bearings, and let the car rot in her driveway for nearly 8 years straight....then she sold it for scrap....got a whole $135.00 out of it....
Hey Ryan I didnt know where to write this but I hope you see it.
A fair few times youve plugged D3O stuff, and being a newbie I bought a spine protector last november and put it in my first jacket, didnt think much of it but it beats foam right?
4 days ago I had my first crash, 60 km/hr on a 2011 FZ6R, someone pulled out, I evaded, and had nowhere to go except into another vehicles rear. I was catapulted a few meters, I blacked out and woke up sailing through the air and landed spine and left scapula first on the ground, after that its all black until im in the ambulance. I landed directly on that D30 and all I got was a slight lung puncture, a broken rib, and a chip on my sternum. Doctors said its a miracle I bloody survived at all. I just got home today and boy it hurts to exist but I can walk, feed myself and pee. I checked out the armor and its in perfect condition with imprints of the crash. It only cost me 30 bucks and I can still walk because of it. You saved my life Ryan. Thankyou, from the bottom of my heart
Hey thanks for getting in touch! Sounds like a nasty crash and I'm relieved to read that you came out okay. The reason I push D3O so much is because it saved my own shoulder and elbow in a crash a few years ago. I feel honoured that you trusted my advice with your own back. Heal up quick, eh! ~RF9
@@FortNine Don't stop pushing D3O until they make force-fields.
Stay safe.
Spike 4379 And now because you commented your story, I too will investigate this armor. Thanks! Hope your feeling better!
@@freedomspatriot1585 Its really great back armor, that foam crap in the back is entirely useless, thinner D3O things arent the best but the back protectors are so thick and light, its perfect man. Ride safe and thanks for the wishes, I have healed almost entirely and have a new bike :D
Spike 4379 thanks! Good to know your doing better!
Now I'm confused. Where can I buy a medieval rectal speculum? More importantly, why do I need one for my motorcycle?
Just sit on it and rev that bitch
It's for those times when your pucker factor was exceeded and you need it unpuckered.
Just buy an R1M, it will do the same job...
To inspect the exhaust!
Lol I lost it at that John Oliver skit!
Gotta admit that the jis 2 changed my life . I went from thinking I wasn’t good at mechanics because I stripped out screws to getting better and better and now I’m a full fledged machinist. It took a few years and I credit the jis and this video. Life is strange, little things can push you in different directions
The nipponese have taken many ideas and purified them. And originated many... An enviable society.
@@johnburns3703I like you said Nipponese in place of Japanese. Lol
I do business with a Nipponese company and have become freindly wih their engineer. I did read somewhere that Nipponese was preferable for Nipponese people but I also aked my good freind Masaaki. I love Japan, the bullet train is astonishing, food is tremendous and I like the Onsens vey much. we went to a nice one in Hakone.@@yeejay6396
@@johnburns3703 Nipponese hahaha I'm gonna use that from now on
F9 is basically a modern, Canadian Top Gear lol... what a great 10 minutes.
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@@annonymous5328 And for Motorcycles
Ryan is basically the next generation James May in presentation.
Just a quick note: If you are going to make you own gaskets with sheet stock, get yourself an inexpensive set of hole punches as well. They will make fabricating your own gaskets much easier. Also, I bought a JIS screwdriver set a few months back, and could not believe how much better they are when working on my bikes.
Agree. A source of JIS screwdrivers is abandoned old Japanese bike toolkits. Surprising how many are lurking in people's garages. Lots of people kept the kits when selling their bikes.
An old trick to make gaskets is to place the material on the surface to be gasketed and hold firmly, possibly use one bolt hole. Then go around with a small hammer and tap around the entire shape tapping at the edges of the piece. The casting has sharp edges and "cuts" the gasket for you.
J.I.S is a must have!!
I disagree. For the price of a good JIS bit-set I can replace the necessary screws on my bike twice.
I freakin love the humor you slip into all of your videos, the clickbait thing had me rollin lol
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100% agree
German bikes (and prob. many others) will be 90% 13mm and 10mm, thats probably why it comes with one
Same with my Honda. Lots of 13 and 10.
Help Triumph didnt get the memo! My Street Triple uses 3mm, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 16mm just to do an air filter and spark plug change.
Do you even own a T25 torx
KK Foto yup, and on my Chinese 125, though less on my Yamaha (1992). And I’ve got one of those MotionPro twiddling-sticks. Very nice bit of kit. But I agree that a hex-holding socket would be good, I organised my own from Halfords (UK auto parts store). Les in UK
Mine has ze torx as well. ~RF9
5:30 the blue one looks to have a shroud around the magnet which is actually a pretty nice thing to have, you gotta remember the rest of the bike or car is usally made out of metal also so if the edges of your magnet are trying to pull to the walls it could make it harder to pull something out without dropping it, im saying this because ive had this issue.
I'm an experienced harley mechanic, and even I learn new things from your videos. That JIS screwdriver is a gamechanger. Thank you. Also I prefer Timecerts over helicoils, because you don't have to worry about the metal tab getting lost somewhere it shouldn't be.
I strongly agree. Better repair by far, but expensive and hard to get vs helicoil.
@@phazerboy timeserts have been proven weaker than helicoils by torque test channel
9:15 RF / Microwave / Electronics engineer here - did not expect to see something from my world! Oldschool HP test equipment used all posi-drive, in fact I have and use an assortment of all 18-8 stainless steel posi-drive fasteners for #0-80, #2-56, #4-40, #6-32, #8-32, and #10-24 / #10-32 plus the drivers for them! Posi-drive is a hell of a good fastener, it's a shame that it has disappeared and now become a relic of history :( Never knew there was a metric equivalent of this - JIS would certainly be that. I am now obligated to empty my bank account on buying thousands and thousands of JIS metric hardware off McMaster now.
Yes, gasket sheets are a lifesaver as well as pocketsaver. As an auto mechanic, I'd use gorilla snot to glue the gasket to the removable side, then spread old style (long chain) wheel bearing grease on the other side. It allowed me to remove it safely if necessary, even 4 years down the road when a new water pump had to go on. That saved hours of scraping time.
Pin wrenches? $44, not. Ebay $9.65USD with free shipping.
Yes, helicoils are a lifesaving tech, too.
Pickup tool? Worth its weight in platinum. I have telescoping and spring mounted, but not a formable one. Nice!
T-wrench? Cool. I have a welder and many spare 1/4" extensions.
Impact driver, but no JIS in my box. BUT my 1/4" hex drive Makita impactor is a wunnerful tool, too. (Care in assembly is needed, lest one becomes a helicoil addict.)
Yup, I'd say it's time for an auto parts run. Danke much for the great vid, monsieur.
Some brands of oil filters including K&N arrive with a 17mm nut fixed to the top. Providing you have the space to swing a ring spanner, they're the answer. No mess, no fuss.
You're killin' it Ryan! Vids get better every time you put 'em out! Keep up the great work!
I can't find the link for the medieval rectal speculum.
collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co88025/rectal-speculum-roman-199-500-ce-rectal-speculum
You can't buy it, though.
Well that's probably because they don't have the Internet in the 14th century.
Google "politician".
I made one from 1 x 1/8 mild steel strip, 3 M6 bolts. You an change the bolts for different size holes.
Like all great movies, you have to watch multiple times to get all the subtleties. As always, well done young man!
Every time I watch Fortnine videos I’m amazed at the production quality. Ryan is the best advertising this company could ever dream of.
Use a ball pein hammer to cut out your gaskets using the face/edge of the part as your cutting tool. Gives you an exact gasket and takes a lot less time than tracing and using scissors!
You beat me to it, I was going to post the same thing! Works great!
And damage your precise case edge finish, it's a hack used by amateurs
@@Davidkxf the damage you do depends on how hard you hit it... You're trying to indent the paper, not smash the edge to pieces. It's not a hack used by amateurs, but it is an old trick that comes from the time of iron cases. Haven't had to use it on aluminium cases yet so it makes sense that the hammer (being a lot harder than the aluminium) could damage the edge. I guess I would use a small rubber mallet in that situation.
Brass or plastic hammer recommended !
Pick up an assortment of bullet casings from your local gun range to use as punches for all the bolt holes in the gaskets. Super easy and cheap if not free.
Ryan is the only hot girl allowed on my bike
Now don't be asking for those old shorts.
Danof idk man have you seen Papa Yammie Noob , in those baby Gap shorts man 👀
@@davidgee4402 You mean Yammie Numb Nuts, the one who crossed the double yellow and crashed head on with a Porsche and almost died.
@@kmt112991 spammy lube is indeed who he is talking about.
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Yoo that gasket material stuff could be a game changer for me.
ya why had this not come to mind yet?! Im a total diy guy, fuck precut gaskets!
As he mentioned many gasket materials are made from cellulose, ie cardboard for instance. Only thing with precut gaskets is that those usually are properly cut, faster if you are ordering parts as well and usually have all the holes that are needed, where DIY guy might forget to make those holes, or make then around there, just slapping it in place.
Look up Gasket tapping, or tap out a gasket; It's old school, but works beautifully. Quite therapeutic too :)
I make all my own gaskets, ever since Grandad showed me how a million years ago.
A little effort v/s handing over cash....? you bet
Right? Why was I unaware that this stuff exists!?
i got some mustache scissors and a hole puncher. i make all kinds of gaskets from cereal boxes. they work great. some have been doing so for years and years. triscuit are my fav. family size cheerios for that primary cover.
My grandfather was an old school "shade tree mechanic" and he kept gasket material on hand. He had his business out in the boonies and some of the vehicles he worked on were ancient so even IF a parts store had the proper gasket it was a 30 mile trip to town. Also, speaking of magnets, one of those magnetic bowls for holding bolts and small metal things is a must.
Cell phone and comfortable walking shoes are a must in every tool kit!
I just bought that screwdriver after watching this. I have an old 1989 Honda VTR 250, so I may as well before I strip every last screw.
It could well be the previous 7 owners have already takin care of that
@@jonathangriffiths2499 that is infact the exact amount of previous owners it has had! Didn't know that till I saw the title, but it runs well and I got it cheap.
"old" I'll have you know my 1989 YZ250WR absolutely rips lmao
@@Mike-wc7em i love my bike, it had 34hp at one point, who knows what it's like now, but it still passes anything with ease!
30 years is pretty old though! :P
@@Lolwutfordawin yea, I know what you mean :D
Even if you weren't into motorcycles these videos are so expertly witty, with hilarious quips, anyone could enjoy them. Absolutely genius comedy bro. I've learned so much as well, you really have the gift for teaching. Thanks for putting this stuff together
I will say this on all of your videos. THANK YOU! Thank you so much for helping me get into riding and most importantly allowing me to feel comfortable doing so. There is no better biking channel. I am now I'd say intermediate and still haven't found better content. Also, you don't just break the stereotype, you destroy it to the point of nonexistent. I guarantee 💯 you have inspired MANY ppl to get into bikes that previously felt overly nervous of the machine or uncomfortable with their appearance vs the stereotype. Thank you.
An old trick my father showed me, the cardboard from cereal boxes also works well as a gasket material. Years ago I used it on my old 1987 yamaha maxim x 750 with great success.
Also, using a rubber hammer or a silicone rubber with gasket material on the part make great indentations so help with cutting out of the gasket.
Ryan is so funny, and his videos are so entertaining and educational. I know I enjoy his videos because I stop whatever I’m doing to watch his newest video as soon as I know it’s released.
You can tell so much effort and work goes into every aspect of the work. Well done, Ryan. I’m a huge fan of what you do.
Bullet casings make great gasket choke cutters! Simply take the correct sized empty casing, locate it where the hole is to be drilled, then firmly hammer it, punching the material through in the process. It will leave a much cleaner hole than any other process of cutting.
Quick guide:
.22 caliber= just under 1/4".
.38 caliber= approximately approximately 1/3".
.50 caliber = 1/2".
(Caliber is done in thousandths of an inch).
*gasket hole cutter
about the phillips head screws. every screw you take out should be replaced by a Robertson, Allen or Torx screw. and to every manufacture ever: stop using phillips head screws
allen's look good, but if you really want a workable screw, torx reign supreme as they are completely and utterly unstrippable. Allens not so much
Nah fuck allen heads. I've rounded way to many of those out. The only one that hasn't let me down is my boy Torx! Plus they usually have an outside hex-shape to take standard metric sockets if you really mess it up
I prefer Robertson since I can utilize my impact driver while removing things without worrying about my bit snapping off (Torx) or stripping the bolt out (Philips & Allen). Sure you can break anything with too much force, however in my experience of building horse trailers and box trailers, the Robertson bit was the only one that did not fail under heavy "abuse", by impact and powered drivers.
@@JJ_ExMachina Robertson??? ....Google help me, please!
@@giuliobuccini208 ... Peter Robertson was a Canadian inventor and tool salesman (among other things) who didn't like the slotted screw heads, since they slipped far too easy. He developed a manufacturing technique using cold forming to produce a "square" shaped screw head, that would not slip, which allowed for a strong driving force. SO essentially a Robertson bit/drive is the "proper" name for a square-socket drive... Similar to calling a Philips drive a "slotted" drive. Or a Torx drive is equal to a 6 point star drive... Most people reference the original inventor of a drive/slot style vs the description of that slot/drive.
Hope this info was helpful.
I loved seeing the Suzuki TC90! That was my first bike and I bought it new in 1971, and yes I know, before almost all of you were born. Thanks for the memories!
10:23 was my favourite part
I will never skip ads on this channel. Man deserves every piece of monetisation!
I'd love to see a video aimed at roadside repairs.
You mentioned a chain breaker in the intro: would you actually be able to repair a modern beefy chain (no quick link) in the wild?
4:44, fishing out metal shavings with a magnet becomes difficult with aluminum. An alternative would be to coat the tap with petroleum jelly to catch the cuttings, and then tap the whole a bit at a time.
I paused what I was watching to watch this.
I paused watching this to read this.
Same lol
I always pause life to watch FortNine
Great list! my two cents: Plus 1 for Helicoils! For shop use Speed Handle (versus T handle) also adds engagement pressure and rotational leverage to remove stuck fasteners, screw buster (fastener removal). Pickup tools are great and add mechanical fingers for the non-ferrous wandering parts. Add small flexible mirror to hunt missing parts or inspect less than visible areas. Dump screw drivers for a few (long, short, ratcheting) drivers and 1/4 3/8 drive socket adapters that use "apex" (a brand name but many impact rated variations) tips - this always keeps a perfect tip without replacing the entire tool or damaging fastener with worn tool. Plus storing a million assorted fastener tips, sockets, etc far more versatile, compact to store and affordable than separate screw, nut, etc drivers.
Wait... Ryan did WHAT to gaskets!?! Gasket companies must HATE him!!
Cereal boxes have been working for 30+years.
I use Manila folders for tons of applications...am I a bad person
I thank you all for the inspiration.
@@wobblysauce this is so enlighting
Don't mean to boast, but I got the 69th like 😎
Ive had JIS for several years... I wish I had them over 30 years ago! They really do work.
The John Oliver "you didn't ever realize" reference is epiiiccccc!
That T handle is the most used tool I have. Love it!
One of the first tools I bought in the early 70's for working on my long-passed Honda, was a hammer-strike impact driver...with it (and some Permatex penetrating oil), you could rattle aluminum oxide loose, bend most-anything you wanted by over-striking, and successfully break off most backing aluminum 'ear tabs'...all of it in one smooth strike, almost simultaneously.
Possibly one of the slickest and most entertaining presenters on TH-cam.
Fortnine, Jim can't swim, horror stories and police activity are undoubtedly the greatest channels on TH-cam. Keep up the phenomenal videos Ryan 👍
MP throws in the 13mm for the KTM group bikes. When I bought a Husqvarna I had to dig out the 13mm socket and wrenches from my useless tools stash. I even bought a 13mm Kowa T handle wrench. Took a month to get it from Japan.
I wish I had known about JIS screwdrivers back in the 80's. Best new tool for me in years. Full marks on the rest.
I just learned about JIS a year ago when wrenching on my bicycles. I learned that almost every brake and shifter adjuster uses them. Buying a JIS screwdriver made adjusting them *sooo* much easier!
You can also get solid insert sleeves for fixing messed up holes. I rebuild transmissions and of course the material is steel, so theres that, but we simply drill the hole out a little bigger, thread it clean it out, use some retaining compound, thread onto the spec bolt or screw and drive it into the hole then take the screw back out and finish the assembly. Forgot to say we also countersink the hole because the insert is lipped at the top. So that needs to sit flush. Of course this can only be done to certain parts, we are an oem licensed rebuilder so certain things can or cant be done depending on certain standards.
Thanks for mentioning helicoil, i had a case come through my station the other day and one of the holes had this in it. I had never seen it before, and again we are an oem rebuilder so thats not spec and it came out, and by the way they really dont like comming out. But in went a sleeve and it was fixed right up.
As it happens i have a steel and aluminum personal project that i just had welded as a temp fix and if that fails before i can replace the part i will be using helicoil if i can find it.
10:23 was my favourite part
For real though loved it. :D
I've had that Vessel screwdriver for 3 years or so. It's worth it's weight in gold for anyone, but it's definitely a must have for anyone who owns/wrenches on their Japanese bike.
*_"_**_10:23_**_ was my favourite part"_*
Still got my JIS driver which was given to me in 1978 when I started working on Canon photocopiers. The fit between the screw heads and drivers is absolutely fantastic.
You see a Fortnine thumbnail,you don't think, you just click it.
duh
And let the after video ads run out while you read the comments!
When we make gaskets we take the sheet, put it on the housing and gently tap the gasket to the housing creating tracer edge. Keep gently tapping and before to long you’ll have a perfect gasket without having to cut it.
Loved the last week tonight reference, quality video as always =)
Compressed cardboard works for gaskets, it's the same as what gasket paper is made from and if you need a quick solution the manilla folder works great.
Good sealant for gasket paper is permatex 3b as it is anaerobic same as loctite 515 for bolts and flanges
lol, you totally nailed the vibe of a late night audience with this one.
Thumbs up for JIS advice, always learning something.
I just learned about helicoils. Megwetc!
Some thingsd you should know about them. They do not torque well, meaning the higher the torque the higher chance of failure. You can't use loctite with them. Rapid temperatures cause them to become loose or fail. They either fit an aplication, but more often than not aren't the right size and if you need them to not be at the bottom of whatever you're screwing in good luck. A slightly more expensive option and also questionable as well are timesets. A timeset is basically a cylinder insert but for your bolts.
@@Dante_S550_Turbo thank you for your critic at helicoil-crap!^^
Time-Sert Gewindereparatursystem from Würth, germany, Id say is unquestionable the option to take, when a thread needs repair!^^ different sizes avalable. And in case, easy to shorten.
@@Dante_S550_Turbo Hmm, I've had different experiences to you. I bought a KTM engine with a stripped sump thread. Helicoiled it, with Loctite, and I've done many an oil change without issue.
As for torque. Aluminium is a low torque material anyway. Steel, I'm not sure I've ever had to helicoil that material yet.
@@Jin-Ro Not from my experience, just what I learned in automotive school. Luckily I haven't had to resort to one of these options yet.
You should always try tapping the original thread before resorting to an insert. And a handy trick can be switching a stuffed metric fastener to the next size up in Imperial. I don't recommend it but if your POS let's you down at the side of the road, it's an option.
Heli coils saved me when I bought this old cheap GS1000 on which 2 out of 4 plugs were rounded. Inserted Heli coils, flushed the expansion chambers of shavings that might have found their way down and then ta dah! Works like a charm
Gasket companies: *On the phone* "Yeah. Ok. Awesome. Thanks buddy!"
TH-cam Notifications: Your recent video has been demonetized. *x-files theme song* and *triangles*
Helicools, anyone with an aluminum block or head should have them with their tools. Had a loose sparkplug pop out on my 85 Caravan when I was a teenager (guitarist. Easy to carry the amps and cases that way)
Limped it home, and told dad what happened the next morning. Broke out his st, and taught me how to use them. Now I keep a set in the shop ix, and home set.
Impact drivers, used them for decades, as someone who rode ood Hondas. The CB series hikes used Phillips bolts, so the first thing I always do when I get one is remove them on covers i may need to take off for roadside repairs, and swap in Allen bolts. Makes rerunning a Chain on the front sprocket east, after replacing damaged or lost links.
Just ordered the T Wrench. Thanks Ryan!
That was hilarious 😂
"10:23 was my favorite part"
Love your videos. I use my leaf blower to blow out dropped bolts and body clips.
3am in the morning :-D
We have in Nordic countries our version of harbor freight called Biltema. They have a great version of your big T-wrench. It is Y shaped and it has allen keys under the sockets. All the most common sizes needed for most motorcycles. And it costs under 10€
Wut?! Gief artikelnummer plz. Jag hittar inte :)
Link link link! ~RF9
www.biltema.fi/en-fi/leisure/bikes/bike-servicing/bicycle-tools/y-tool-2000035931
I found a English link. Here you go. I really hope it could be international shipping. It's great quality if you think how little you pay for it
@@FortNine Motion Pro do one. Combo Y Wrench. $30.00 here though.
Excellent video. I'm glad that I found this channel. You do a great job of explaining things without being boring. Thank you !
7:15
*When the Gods of Motorcycle Repair hate you for no reason*
I build custom bikes in my spare time and this wasn't boring. Very good information and articulated very well.
I have also had better luck on Philips screws with a JIS screwdriver than a Philips screwdriver.
Oh I just go straight at them with an impact driver :)
You will, as they said and showed, the JIS will not cam out of the phillips. You can always use a JIS driver on a Phillips, but not a phillips driver on a JIS.
The impact screw driver is a life saver when working on older bikes or dealing with rust! I couldn't even begin to say how many hours of wrench time it's saved me!
My impact driver (a heavy duty 1/2" square drive one with screwdriver bit holder) was one of the first tools I bought when I had my first bike in 1971. I still use it now and it has survived through my professional career as a car/light truck mechanic - very useful on rusted brake drum/rotor retaining screws., but now it only gets used on bikes again, since I retired.
It's pronounced "heal a coil" a reference to the helix shape. And HeliCoil is a Stanley-Emhart brand name. The real term is helical insert. (Source: buy, inspect, and sell them).
Who else is happy the regular weekly schedule is back? Finally something to look forward to at a stressful work week
Helicoils work great. But, you must follow install directions implicitly.
My new favorite TH-cam channel.
Great info and the commentary is hilarious.
Never had the issue with philips head & jis screws. Granted im not dumb enough to keep spinning a driver in a nearly striped head, rubberband trick works to get it out then replace the bloody screw
Every time that I watch one of your videos I am amazed and always learn something.
Good one Ryan - but oddly, the word chamfered is pronounced with a soft ”shhh” sound not a hard “kuh” sound - so it’s “shamfered” not “kamfered”.
I don't own a motorcycle, I don't even have a drivers licence but I've watched nearly every episode since I stumbled upon your channel a few months ago. You guys/gals put everyone else to shame.
I want a bike just made with Robinson screws. the pinnacle of Canadian engineering, Canada arm is a good second
ROBERTSON!
Two hunnert and seventy five thousand screws welded together still a better love story than HD
In 2001 I jumped my 84 Subaru wagon and landed a bit hard on front end ripped all the header bolts out. I fix them with heli coils when I got home. 2.5 hour drive home in the stock car hurt my hearing but once I Heli coiled them they lasted for the rest of the life of the car 10 years later. That was the toughest car I ever had (even had low range) the Heli Coils were equally tough.
Very classic youtube clickbait thumbnail, but you guys are great, i really hope you get more popular
I want that magnet that picks up aluminum shavings. Very cool.
This channel speaks to me on a deeply spiritual level.
Used those JIS driver bits on my Motion Pro wrench to take out the carb screws on my Mighty KLR 650 and immediately replace them with the Eagle Mikes replacements.
Was that the rare aluminum magnet?
No such thing. Can't stick a magnet to aluminum.
@@motoryzen lol .
@@scottygdaman put a magnet against pure aluminum , dumbass. See how well it sticks. -_- HUHUHUHUHUH.
What a fantastic 😂video! Loved it!!! I really enjoy the entertainment value as well as the educational aspect of it. I literally just learned about JIS a week ago and purchased a vessel JIS screwdriver but had no idea about the impact feature of it! Thank you! And great great job! 💪 love your videos
Wheres the engine rev intro sound?
Seriously though, that is the best description of the difference between a JIS and phillips screwdriver I have heard. I have a few of the Motion Pro tools but the one that stands out is their chain breaker.
My first bike, long before Ryan was born, was a TC125. I remember the hi-range/lo-range lever above the shifter. I sometimes wish I had that little bike back.
Shocked you didn't put an Impact screwdriver on here. LITERALLY something you can't work on your motor without.
This comment deserve a Cheah!
Impact driver isnt necesary.
I Thought He Mentioned It At 9:50 . . .
I can't think of a single fastener I need an impact for on my fz-8.
Go away BakerxDickhead, I'm surprised you're still on TH-cam with you shit videos.
Great content, hugely entertaining, concise and so so consistent over the years. Is there some kind of TH-cam award F9 can win? Outstanding
Fish out the metal (aluminum) shavings with a magnet when you're done! OK
Made me laugh.
use grease when tapping and helicoiling no swarf in motor !
@@itsChris65 Yes I know, I'm a retired millwright. I was just quoting 49 while he was drilling aluminum.
@@akquicksilver My comment was really aimed at anyone generally, just a bit of advice for those who dont know. I remember the first time greasing the helicoil, it was Really important the tip didnt get lost, and it came out stuck to the end, happy days almost tweaking waiting on the Snap On man.
Thank you Fortnine, for making videos so good I'm watching the full length ads. You da best
"I like the part where he talked about tools"
A new Harbor Freight tool store is opening soon near our house. I am binging on TH-cam videos about what is good and bad there. Instead of a pin wrench, I use a big pair of channel lock pliers to get stuck oil filters off. A small sledge hammer tapped on the wrench handle helps with stuck nuts and bolts. If you buy the Harbor Freight dead blow hammer, try to keep it out of cold weather, spray Fluid Film on the outside plastic other than the hammer faces, and add a couple of hose clamps where the handle attaches to the head.
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Greta stuff. Been wrenching on bikes for years and just picked up a few of these things after watching
The great thing about that pin wrench is that any pin*head* with a lathe and other basic machine tools can make one in an afternoon, and endow it with all the features and corrections to the design one could want. Bigger, wider handle, locking, and interchangeable pins for a start.
Pin wrench - most used for getting discs off the angle grinder :P
Pick up tool - can be bought in English forecourts for £3.99 with a tenners worth of fuel, handy with an LED and a magnet - I last used mine to fish out a head nut washer which dropped down the cam guide -.- And damn good idea with using it as an extra hand - I just use a magnetic based tray - chuck a cloth under the magnet and stick it to the tank, frame, anything magnetic... Tools and parts just stick to it.
That torque adapter... maybe it's because it's still early and I've not had my coffee yet, but surely the distance from the mouth of the spanner would affect the level of torque being applied? And HOW is that easier to get into an area than the torque wrench?!
And at 9:04 STOP DESTROYING THE HEAD OF THAT BOLT BY TRYING TO OVERTIGHTEN IT. It's seated. Let it be! Monster! :P
New fan of JIS here. Just for the impact feature!
Awesome as always!!!! My number one for motorcyclin and shade tree mechanicin in general is my metwrinch socket set. Absolutely invaluable for me in all my mechan about over 20 years.
Inspired by your video I went straight on that well known international auction site to search for the JIS screwdrivers. And there they were, in sets of 4, but wait, they even do them in a t-handle configuration with a small rubber holder with a set of bits. They may not be able to cope with regular beatings with a lump hammer to free some rusty fixing, but add a well chosen set of sockets and an adaptor, they could be an ideal combination for an under the seat toolkit. Just use a nice rock instead of the lump hammer....
watched a lot of motorcycle vids before i got my first. it all felt info driven and like it was off wikipedia. feels like I'm talking to a bike bro watching your vids. informative and approachable for beginners and experienced bikers. i salute your knowledge and mentor. god bless
FortNine you act like you're a spin off but you're one of a kind my friend. definitely impacted my perspective on motorcycles and I don't even comment on yt vids
I can attest to the awesomeness that is the Heli-Coil! I managed to screw the threads up (by over tightening, did not realize my friend had set the torque wrench wrong, my fault for not double checking) to one of my rocker arms on the 3.1 liter GM V6 in the Pontiac Grand Prix I once had. I drilled out the hole a bit, removed the shavings carefully, fitted the Heli-Coil and drove the car for another 4 years without any issues. And, I was not exactly....gentle on that engine unless I was trying to get good fuel economy. What ended up killing that car was not he Heli-Coil repair in the engine, but instead the friend I sold it to managed to kill two brand new front wheel bearings, and let the car rot in her driveway for nearly 8 years straight....then she sold it for scrap....got a whole $135.00 out of it....