This is a true technician. Not just parts house swappers. These guys remind me of the ole German tech who taught me. He taught me brands manufacturers none of that matters, you understand components, their function, and relation to each other you can use them to your benefit. He showed me how yo run a 3.0l honda v6 on GM hei modules. Great teacher and his lessons changed my view on cars. Its got me out of many jams as i can modofy things to what i need in a pinch. For example i rebuilt the ole hei ignition module and used it on my 79 kawasaki because a new ignitor box was 400$.
That last little interview with the customer was really awesome. I've seen many of your videos but that was next level. You didn't pressure him to replace something big and it came from his mouth. You worked with what you had. We need more of that in this new replace parts SO CALLED "repair" world.
@@gonesilent2814 because 8k isnt going to buy you a new diesel truck and he hasnt even gotten his money's worth out of the truck he did buy which only has 40,000 miles on it.
Dave, your shop is a living testament to you sir. Been in the business myself for years and those techs that work for you should feel honored every day they walk into your shop. Everyone seems to be true professionals. Thank you for bringing honor to the automotive field and elevating the game. Well done sir!!
I turned wrenches for 10 years after getting my associates in auto repair. I left the business about 15 years ago cause of the way the industry is; shady people, cut throat, just churn and burn customer be damned. I couldn't stand it, even after 10 years and as many shops (from dealers to independents to franchise chains) I had to choose my conscience over something I truly enjoyed doing. You sir, are an absolute gem! If I had found someone like you, I guarentee I would still be turning wrenches for a living. Man, it's so refreshing to see someone do things the right way and actually care about their product, their employees, and their customers. I wish you another 34 years and more! Godspeed 🙏
I made a good living for 30 years-25 as a shop owner- and did a lot of related work for corporations and the government. Your job is what you make of it.
My question to you is this. If you love doing it, then why don't you or why didn't you open your own shop? I know it's not a cheap investment, but the world needs honest mechanics and they're just rare these days. I wish we had a shop like this nearby. But they're all scamming people that are ignorant to mechanical work. I've tried finding a good shop because I've had a couple back surgeries and some jobs I can't do without having to make or rig things to help me get at it. Makes a 4 hour job two days. But it is what it is and I will not be taken advantage of so I end up struggling and dealing with the pain so I don't pay 11 grand for a engine when it's the flexplate that's the problem.
@maddawgnoll I live in a large US city on the west coast, where cost of living is high, and shop space is hard to come by and expensive. Didnt have a giant barn or something nearby I could convert into a shop either. So the start up costs would have been astronomical, and it just wasn't in the cards for me at that time. And now I make 6 figures doing something I also enjoy, still fixing things, I just fix people's houses instead of their cars.
@@MrAdam-ry2rh I hear you there. I lived in the bay area (SJ/Los Gatos) before moving to the armpit of CA (redding area). It doesn't matter where you live in CA, everything is overpriced and over governed. I no longer live in the communist regime known as CA, but it isn't much cheaper here in Montana either. Glad you found something you like to do. That's important. Working in a job that doesn't being any satisfaction at the end of the day is an absolute miserable way to have to live. Because of a back injury and a couple surgeries I've been able to open my own business in leathercraft which is something I truly enjoy. Just wish it wasn't so dependent of tourism up here.
Honestly, I love how clean your shop rooms are. I greatly appreciate taking those extra steps to keep an organized and clean shop. It’s a reflection of your work.
You take the time to show young mechanics how to achieve at the same time you take care of your customers. With the patience you have and care you take. You need the title of Professor. This is one college I'd pay to get in.
There’s a group of guys that would love the extra help for these, owners have been mostly left in the dark unable to find help. Nissan has been mostly useless for this, Cummins won’t help due to rights issue with the motor. Thank you so very much for the helpful insight! If I need major repair, will ship the truck from MI to you…
Judging by the damaged area, and the specific oil filter I used. I believe this could possibly be the engine out of my Titan that was totaled in February this year. The truck had about 105k miles on it. It was very meticulously maintained. Synthetic blend oil and filter change every 5k. And Fuel filters every 10k religiously. Coolant flush @ 50k. I also ran hot shot secret in every tank. I put the truck on a diet @ 50k with a light 60hp tow tune. I towed with it almost every weekday. it never skipped a beat. I miss that truck, but I’m really glad it’s going to save someone else’s.
This might be my new favorite video on the channel so far. It showed a resolution at the end, showed the struggles that a shop owner/mechanic deals with, and showed how to navigate those struggles with patience, perseverance, and grace. Good job all around on this one, from Dave to the mechanics to the video editors. This is what I’m here to watch, so keep it up.
I like what Dave did with the transmission. He did the work with help so if there was an issue and the transmission had to be replaced it was his call. Great job!!
I used to work for case ih building sprayers and floater trucks and occasionally we built cotton pickers too. Everything was on a tact time to roll the line ahead on schedule. They would literally send people down to the assembly lines to video tape us and then review the footage and count our steps and movements and “ lost time “. It was maddening but you learned how to be efficient, put all the parts and tools you’re gonna need for a particular assembly on your rolling bench and bring it with you, set your hardware out where you’re gonna need it when you’re actually assembling. You can really cut out a lot of wasted time. And always clean up messes as you make them 👍
This sickens me how our industry that started off as humble and being able to repair and maintain your own vehicle, has turned into such an ugly cash grab by all these big corporations. It's changed so much for the worst throughout the years and only seems to be getting worse! Great video on the topic Dave keep it up!
The respect Dave had toward the young mechanic while training him was awesome. That's how it should be done. Dave's one those top tier role models. You can't easily replicate that.
I know a lot of people have their opinions on the GM 6 liter gas, but I love the facts it's simple, it was relatively cheap compared to the diesel I also owned, and parts are sitting on the shelves. It would make me sick to buy a truck at that type of cost and not be able to buy parts a couple years later.
I still love my 2019 Nissan Titan XD diesel. We have two Nissan dealerships in IDAHO with awesome, well trained diesel techs. We love diesels in Idaho.
His was 2018 You got one more year thinking it’s awesome. It’s a horrid terrible engine In a terrible chassis From one of the worst manufacturers. Yea diesels are awesome Your titan is a liability.
A sim test machine i never knew a testing machine like that existed It's a really nice setup I'm used to either engine dyno's or hub Dynos most things its either being worked on in my driveway or my garage. Learn something new every day I've learned more watching these videos then I did before but im a weekend mechanic and racer still want to learn
It's so satisfying watching you and your guys do such an amazing job. Both technically and in how you treat your customers and employees. See everyone, you can do the right thing, and still earn a good living. You and your shop are a real class act!
Appreciate that. I've worked hard on my relationship skills to become a better boss. It's taken me a long time but it sure is important to me. Working on it continually because I need to improve
Great video on these designs and the lack of parts. I appreciate these videos on what these manufacturers are doing, or not doing. Brings a lot of shock awareness, which is good.
Really like what you did both for checking out the used engine and getting that trans sealed up. Attention to the details of what makes it work correctly for the long haul makes a big difference. Replacing those gaskets and seals and testing the engine before installing is the “piece de resistance!” Having the tools like the sim tester makes it possible. I don’t know of any shop that can afford that for the run of the mill production operation. But it’s great to know where one is available should you need it.
This is great! Mentor your young workers! Don’t be a jerk cause nobody likes working for a jerk or with a jerk. They need direction and sometimes a lot of direction! Have patience! Dave is such a good guy!
i know next to nothing about trucks let alone diesel engines but hot damn i love hearing this man speak truck. I learn something new every time I find time to watch. This is quality content. well done.
I own a 2017 Nissan Titan with a Cummins diesel. Watching this video scared the u know what out of me. I have 91000 miles on her with no problems so far. I do all required maintenance per the owner's manual. I don't know what else I can do. I hope I got the Wednesday build at the factory and not the Friday one!! Great video. I'm looking into additives now for fuel system. Very professional video sir!
they run fine stock people delete the emissions equipment and rev it too high. it doesnt like to rev like a gas v8. the turbo will do the accelerating through air and fuel. find a nissan dealership or diesel mechanic you trust. diesels are just higher cost of operation. the transmisson is a strong aisin
Taking the time to power wash and clean the frame and transmission before installing a the new engine is the attention to detail you look for 👌 good job!
Dave, I’m up in Canada and I’ve been watching many of your videos and I must say that I’m truly impressed by your work ethic but also how you take the time to train the newer guys in YOUR WAY. It’s a pleasure to see the way in which you do business, keeping the customer in mind while taking the time and trouble to do things the correct way. Good on ya’ !
The huge issue is not only the shop, but customers are not willing to pay extra to fix their cars correctly. A lot of them want the bare min. A lot complain for a lower cost but will not replace little things we write up as techs. Oh replace this bec it will be an issue, they see the price and they freak out. Its a 2 way street, customers just want to change oil forever and put off not only mileage maintenance that companies recommend on mileage, but also preventative maintenance they will refuse. Then they will cry when they need a motor.
Thanks for showing us how to do things the right way sir, as a newbie in this business i appreciate the way you show your ethics on every job, not only has helped me but also my friends who im teaching as im also learning everyday
My grandad was a mobile CAT mechanic for years and years before he decided he wanted to hold his couch down to the floor instead. Every single CAT/Komatsu man I ran into at work, wether or not I knew them, told me stories and tall tales about my grandfather because he was so well known for being a “get er done” kinda guy. It sounds cheesy but when I watch Dave operate it brings me back to the feeling of being a little kid sitting atop a C15 watching grandad work nobody else takes the time and due diligence this man does. When my LML goes down I’ll haul it to Utah.
I have yet to hear of another shop in my area that would be willing to road test let alone do an 80 mile one! I just had a clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and bearings done in my '97 Camaro SS and after putting 120 miles on it the bolts on the transmission mount are coming loose and the transmission feels like it's hitting inside the tunnel when I go over bumps. So far the shop that did the work is standing by it but, I can't help wondering why he didn't want to drive it outside of the parking lot. Hopefully it doesn't turn into another horror story. Fantastic work as always Dave and Team!
I love how this guy mentors young men. It would have been so great if I had enough mechanical ability even to make a paper airplane that isn't screwed up to go to work for a shop and just to learn. Just start doing it when you're 18 or 19 and then by the time you're 30 you have expertise you are valuable.
I am really impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail that y’all put into your work. Excellent communication with your customers. More shops need to take notes.
I'd definitely keep a couple of those bushings and seals in stock if i were you Dave . If there's one bad apple in the bushel you'll usualy find more down the road.
Outstanding job I really liked the way you showed your mechanic how to figure out and also how to do the job the best way. Out standing job on the bushing and seal on that transmission job. The diesel engine was a aussme job too.
Nice job, Dave and your shop! That 5.0L Cummins has been a challenge since day one, but overall, it’s not a bad engine. Never meant to as robust as the B6.7, it does a good job in the 1/2 ton Titan. Too bad the truck didn’t pan out for Nissan. Thanks for doing a great job for the owner of this truck. There needs to be more shops like yours!
Great video Dave! So thorough and concerned for your customers. You deserve a break; watch the movie "Remember The Titans" tonight!! Excellent movie!!!!!
I just hit 60k on my 2018 Titan and just ordered the oil catch can. I have changed the oil religiously and only use a synthetic blend oil and just changed to amsoil from here on out..!
watching this makes me miss my mentors in the auto industry i was once just like the young man here . now 24 years in the diesel auto tech industry im the teacher. keep up the great work gentlemen. Dave i would love to work for you and learn more.
I work in insurance and the biggest nightmares I have ever had have been trying to find parts for Nisaan models - some only 4 or 5 years old. In my opinion they are notorious for changing model styles and not supporting the older generations. For that reason, I will not own a Nissan
My mechanic was telling me the ones we have in Australia, England and africa, they had one timing chain as the original block design had but increased compression, turbo and all this other crap and the chain would break. So someone made a dual chain aftermarket one where you just add an extra chain to run 2 chains and it was strong enough. VERY NEXT MODEL they changed the POSITIONING of everything and stuck with the one chain so now that aftermarket fix WOULDN'T FIT. Ever since renault bought up 45% of them in the early 2000s, EVERYTHING has gone to crap with them. Same model was commonly getting chassis cracks as well
I've always had the best luck with used engines by purchasing a complete wreck privately so you know the history of the vehicle. It has always cost about half of purchasing just an engine out of the junkyard. Then I sell off everything else and sometimes the engine ends up free. That way I also get to run it before I purchase it even if it takes some doing due to the wreckage. Another awesome vid Dave.
This is the kind of owner I would love to work for. Seems like he has taught his staff to work like him which means there is a solution somewhere to the problem. That's how I work and I think it frustrates many people. I am kind of tired of the dealership life but have been at it for 10 years now.
Love your guys' shop and seeing how hard you work. It's funny seeing how exhaustive the search was for parts. I was always the "finder of weird shit" at my shop. If something random needed to be sourced, I'd find it, even if it was going through decades old forums. We had a F100 where someone swapped in a 32V 4.6. They wanted power steering but we needed a different oil pan to fit the new rack and crossmember. New pans from Moroso and Canton were out of stock for half a year. I found a 20-year-old post and found us a pan and pickup to work. Don't know why they didn't ask me at first.
It's a long shot but I'll speak. I wish my dad was EXACTLY like Dave. I was 13 when I was taken from my bed on a Saturday and was FORCED and IMMERSE in cars. I'm now 37 with the knowledge Dave has. And have proven it. I wish the things that happened in my life didn't happened but I'm rebuilding my self and Dave your my inspiration to start over.
12:30 thats why im always more than happy to share any and all info i know about my car with anyone/everyone, cause thats what keeps the repair industry alive
I was thinking of buying a used Titan Cummins but after doing research and now seeing your helpful channel good thing I didn’t👎🏽…keep up the awesome videos!!👍🏽…Aloha🤙🏽
Dave you are a gentleman and scholar. I really enjoy watching the show but more how you and your shop operate. I keep learning new little things/tricks that i never new before and sure didn't learn in automotive school.
I like the idea of sharing places that we can contact to find parts that can't be found by stealerships. I heards there are places that if you give them the measurements they can make seals and bearings. Let the people know where to find these godsends! But great job overall!
Dave excellent Diag, implementation, followup, research. + going the extra mile. You & your crew did an amazing job. Over here on the east coast I don't know of any that performs at your caliber of experience and excellence. God Bless, TMP from N.J.
Love your work Dave, you are the type of person I strive to be every day. Concern, cause, correction. This is something that runs across my mind regularly and I thank you for all of your knowledge you share. On a different note I remember when these things first came out, I took one look under the hood and knew this was a nightmare waiting to happen. My hat is off to you sir
Gives me a great laugh, I remember what it was like being an apprentice mechanic, work smarter not harder.......now retired and enjoying the videos....
I just had a junk yard trans I put in, It was bad. Jerked it out and the "junk yard" jerked me around on warranty. The counter guy said I wasn't buying a new one so I should expect to waste my time with what they sell me. Yeah, out 12 hours, $100 in fluid and programming fees.
@@mph5896 ouch... you know these days there is probably a full time business for someone to do used engine inspections. Like a used car inspection, but just for engines. Need a way of verifying compression, leak down or other damage before paying all that labor time etc
This is a true technician. Not just parts house swappers. These guys remind me of the ole German tech who taught me. He taught me brands manufacturers none of that matters, you understand components, their function, and relation to each other you can use them to your benefit. He showed me how yo run a 3.0l honda v6 on GM hei modules. Great teacher and his lessons changed my view on cars. Its got me out of many jams as i can modofy things to what i need in a pinch. For example i rebuilt the ole hei ignition module and used it on my 79 kawasaki because a new ignitor box was 400$.
That’s why I love my diesels.
No ignition system needed.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
That's exactly what they don't change parts, they change the whole engine
Cool
Do you deal with German cars ? I’d be willing to be your pupil if you’re willing to teach
You just showed everyone the difference between a real mechanic and a parts changer. 👍
That last little interview with the customer was really awesome. I've seen many of your videos but that was next level. You didn't pressure him to replace something big and it came from his mouth. You worked with what you had. We need more of that in this new replace parts SO CALLED "repair" world.
Appreciate the good word 👍
I kind of wanted to know WHY the owner bought the truck and dumped another $8k in it.
loved that part as well, so nice to see that side
@@gonesilent2814 because 8k isnt going to buy you a new diesel truck and he hasnt even gotten his money's worth out of the truck he did buy which only has 40,000 miles on it.
Dave, your shop is a living testament to you sir. Been in the business myself for years and those techs that work for you should feel honored every day they walk into your shop. Everyone seems to be true professionals. Thank you for bringing honor to the automotive field and elevating the game. Well done sir!!
Your comment is so appreciated. That is my goal.👨🔧
I worked my first line mechanic job for Volvo with a guy like Dave, Frank was a mentor, friend and a wealth of knowledge, Thanks Frank.
shout out to frank the tank
I turned wrenches for 10 years after getting my associates in auto repair. I left the business about 15 years ago cause of the way the industry is; shady people, cut throat, just churn and burn customer be damned.
I couldn't stand it, even after 10 years and as many shops (from dealers to independents to franchise chains) I had to choose my conscience over something I truly enjoyed doing.
You sir, are an absolute gem! If I had found someone like you, I guarentee I would still be turning wrenches for a living.
Man, it's so refreshing to see someone do things the right way and actually care about their product, their employees, and their customers.
I wish you another 34 years and more! Godspeed 🙏
Amen to that.
I made a good living for 30 years-25 as a shop owner- and did a lot of related work for corporations and the government. Your job is what you make of it.
My question to you is this.
If you love doing it, then why don't you or why didn't you open your own shop? I know it's not a cheap investment, but the world needs honest mechanics and they're just rare these days. I wish we had a shop like this nearby. But they're all scamming people that are ignorant to mechanical work. I've tried finding a good shop because I've had a couple back surgeries and some jobs I can't do without having to make or rig things to help me get at it. Makes a 4 hour job two days. But it is what it is and I will not be taken advantage of so I end up struggling and dealing with the pain so I don't pay 11 grand for a engine when it's the flexplate that's the problem.
@maddawgnoll I live in a large US city on the west coast, where cost of living is high, and shop space is hard to come by and expensive. Didnt have a giant barn or something nearby I could convert into a shop either.
So the start up costs would have been astronomical, and it just wasn't in the cards for me at that time.
And now I make 6 figures doing something I also enjoy, still fixing things, I just fix people's houses instead of their cars.
@@MrAdam-ry2rh I hear you there. I lived in the bay area (SJ/Los Gatos) before moving to the armpit of CA (redding area). It doesn't matter where you live in CA, everything is overpriced and over governed. I no longer live in the communist regime known as CA, but it isn't much cheaper here in Montana either. Glad you found something you like to do. That's important. Working in a job that doesn't being any satisfaction at the end of the day is an absolute miserable way to have to live. Because of a back injury and a couple surgeries I've been able to open my own business in leathercraft which is something I truly enjoy. Just wish it wasn't so dependent of tourism up here.
It's really nice to see a car mechanic that still cares about putting out QUALITY work
Honestly, I love how clean your shop rooms are. I greatly appreciate taking those extra steps to keep an organized and clean shop. It’s a reflection of your work.
Thank you - we find that our employees can do their best work in a clean environment 👍
You take the time to show young mechanics how to achieve at the same time you take care of your customers. With the patience you have and care you take. You need the title of Professor. This is one college I'd pay to get in.
He's way smarter than most of the professors I know.
That tech is really lucky to live near a really good company that allows him to follow his dreams.
How did we go from mechanics to techs?
@@alanmeyers3957 Computers run everything, so a modern mechanic is a tech.
@@alanmeyers3957when cars went from being machines, and became technology.
There’s a group of guys that would love the extra help for these, owners have been mostly left in the dark unable to find help. Nissan has been mostly useless for this, Cummins won’t help due to rights issue with the motor. Thank you so very much for the helpful insight! If I need major repair, will ship the truck from MI to you…
Judging by the damaged area, and the specific oil filter I used. I believe this could possibly be the engine out of my Titan that was totaled in February this year. The truck had about 105k miles on it. It was very meticulously maintained. Synthetic blend oil and filter change every 5k. And Fuel filters every 10k religiously. Coolant flush @ 50k. I also ran hot shot secret in every tank. I put the truck on a diet @ 50k with a light 60hp tow tune. I towed with it almost every weekday. it never skipped a beat. I miss that truck, but I’m really glad it’s going to save someone else’s.
I have one with 33k miles just fully deleted it and meticulously maintain it as well. They’re amazing trucks when done right
That would be wild if it was yours!
Next time do all changes to 5000 me 10000 is too long
@@petercan1020 all my fuel filters still looked clean @ 10k.
@@borntobuild2249 yeah maybe your fuel filters do but your oil sure doesn't
This might be my new favorite video on the channel so far. It showed a resolution at the end, showed the struggles that a shop owner/mechanic deals with, and showed how to navigate those struggles with patience, perseverance, and grace. Good job all around on this one, from Dave to the mechanics to the video editors. This is what I’m here to watch, so keep it up.
I like what Dave did with the transmission. He did the work with help so if there was an issue and the transmission had to be replaced it was his call. Great job!!
Literally every video you put out restores my faith in humanity a little more.
I wish there were more honest people & shops as yours Dave.
Thought about buying one of these diesel Titans, so glad I didn't! Outstanding as usual! Thanks Dave and crew!
Our pleasure!
Dave and his tech's are unbelievable!!!! I wish ALL shops were as good!!!!
Never power wash an engine without saftey glasses. I know from experience. Great shop Dave!
"Bolter" says " engage safety squints!"
Wish I had Dave as a mentor. Not even as a technician but as a life mentor.
I would say when the old engine hammered the mains out of it the crank beat the front bushing out of the trans. Good catch!
I used to work for case ih building sprayers and floater trucks and occasionally we built cotton pickers too. Everything was on a tact time to roll the line ahead on schedule. They would literally send people down to the assembly lines to video tape us and then review the footage and count our steps and movements and “ lost time “. It was maddening but you learned how to be efficient, put all the parts and tools you’re gonna need for a particular assembly on your rolling bench and bring it with you, set your hardware out where you’re gonna need it when you’re actually assembling. You can really cut out a lot of wasted time. And always clean up messes as you make them 👍
Frederick Winslow Taylor and his Scientific Management. Measured workers down to the second.
This sickens me how our industry that started off as humble and being able to repair and maintain your own vehicle, has turned into such an ugly cash grab by all these big corporations. It's changed so much for the worst throughout the years and only seems to be getting worse! Great video on the topic Dave keep it up!
Social media really works, sometimes. Nice work Dave and crew.
Guys like Dave are like refined silver. Rare of the rarest especially nowadays !!!!!
The respect Dave had toward the young mechanic while training him was awesome.
That's how it should be done.
Dave's one those top tier role models. You can't easily replicate that.
So glad I watch videos to learn about newer cars. It tells me how to avoid them when I want to buy them used.
Loving your channel and the way you do customer service, i can tell you really care about helping your customers...🎉🎉
I know a lot of people have their opinions on the GM 6 liter gas, but I love the facts it's simple, it was relatively cheap compared to the diesel I also owned, and parts are sitting on the shelves.
It would make me sick to buy a truck at that type of cost and not be able to buy parts a couple years later.
Nice work Dave. I know you sleep well at night with the knowledge that you always go the extra mile for your customers. 👍🏻👏
Very well trained and educated technician more power to your team
Dave and his crew are thr definition of honest and hard working.
These guys wont be beaten and just don’t give up, what dedication to the art of motor repair, even when everything seems to be stacked against them.
I still love my 2019 Nissan Titan XD diesel. We have two Nissan dealerships in IDAHO with awesome, well trained diesel techs. We love diesels in Idaho.
His was 2018
You got one more year thinking it’s awesome.
It’s a horrid terrible engine
In a terrible chassis
From one of the worst manufacturers.
Yea diesels are awesome
Your titan is a liability.
I would have to agree. I would sell it.
Frontier's are fine though, had one never missed a beat. Had the 4 though.
A sim test machine i never knew a testing machine like that existed It's a really nice setup I'm used to either engine dyno's or hub Dynos most things its either being worked on in my driveway or my garage. Learn something new every day I've learned more watching these videos then I did before but im a weekend mechanic and racer still want to learn
It's so satisfying watching you and your guys do such an amazing job. Both technically and in how you treat your customers and employees. See everyone, you can do the right thing, and still earn a good living. You and your shop are a real class act!
Really loved this one, also love the way you treat everyone around you, you're an example!
Appreciate that. I've worked hard on my relationship skills to become a better boss. It's taken me a long time but it sure is important to me. Working on it continually because I need to improve
Great video on these designs and the lack of parts. I appreciate these videos on what these manufacturers are doing, or not doing. Brings a lot of shock awareness, which is good.
Really like what you did both for checking out the used engine and getting that trans sealed up. Attention to the details of what makes it work correctly for the long haul makes a big difference. Replacing those gaskets and seals and testing the engine before installing is the “piece de resistance!” Having the tools like the sim tester makes it possible. I don’t know of any shop that can afford that for the run of the mill production operation. But it’s great to know where one is available should you need it.
Awesome job Dave, Keep showing how a real shop should operate.
This is great! Mentor your young workers! Don’t be a jerk cause nobody likes working for a jerk or with a jerk. They need direction and sometimes a lot of direction! Have patience! Dave is such a good guy!
Incredible professional! Every state needs a Dave!
Cool to see the body lifted of the chassis and how accessible everything is
i know next to nothing about trucks let alone diesel engines but hot damn i love hearing this man speak truck. I learn something new every time I find time to watch. This is quality content. well done.
Dave's Auto Center is a World Class Shop! A company that truly takes pride in there work as well as there Costomer Service!👍
Dave, your knowledge in various sections amazes me every single time. I appreciate every video you make. I’m always learning something. Thank you.
I own a 2017 Nissan Titan with a Cummins diesel. Watching this video scared the u know what out of me. I have 91000 miles on her with no problems so far. I do all required maintenance per the owner's manual. I don't know what else I can do. I hope I got the Wednesday build at the factory and not the Friday one!! Great video. I'm looking into additives now for fuel system. Very professional video sir!
they run fine stock people delete the emissions equipment and rev it too high. it doesnt like to rev like a gas v8. the turbo will do the accelerating through air and fuel. find a nissan dealership or diesel mechanic you trust. diesels are just higher cost of operation. the transmisson is a strong aisin
Taking the time to power wash and clean the frame and transmission before installing a the new engine is the attention to detail you look for 👌 good job!
Dave, I’m up in Canada and I’ve been watching many of your videos and I must say that I’m truly impressed by your work ethic but also how you take the time to train the newer guys in YOUR WAY. It’s a pleasure to see the way in which you do business, keeping the customer in mind while taking the time and trouble to do things the correct way. Good on ya’ !
Dave is a great communicator .
He stays on top of all the new guys like a real leader.
More bosses should run mechanic shops like y’all and there wouldn’t be so many disgruntled workers.
If I can help the industry improve, I will be a happy man 👍
Enjoy learning more things from you, thank you 👍🏼✝️
It would be nice if the average customer is willing to pay for this level of service. They always know someone cheaper, faster and smarter
The huge issue is not only the shop, but customers are not willing to pay extra to fix their cars correctly. A lot of them want the bare min. A lot complain for a lower cost but will not replace little things we write up as techs. Oh replace this bec it will be an issue, they see the price and they freak out. Its a 2 way street, customers just want to change oil forever and put off not only mileage maintenance that companies recommend on mileage, but also preventative maintenance they will refuse. Then they will cry when they need a motor.
@@z400racerr910 Not everyone can afford the big ticket items! Have you seen prices lately?
Man, what a headache that thing was! Bet you’re glad to have that job over with!
Thanks for showing us how to do things the right way sir, as a newbie in this business i appreciate the way you show your ethics on every job, not only has helped me but also my friends who im teaching as im also learning everyday
My grandad was a mobile CAT mechanic for years and years before he decided he wanted to hold his couch down to the floor instead. Every single CAT/Komatsu man I ran into at work, wether or not I knew them, told me stories and tall tales about my grandfather because he was so well known for being a “get er done” kinda guy. It sounds cheesy but when I watch Dave operate it brings me back to the feeling of being a little kid sitting atop a C15 watching grandad work nobody else takes the time and due diligence this man does. When my LML goes down I’ll haul it to Utah.
I have yet to hear of another shop in my area that would be willing to road test let alone do an 80 mile one! I just had a clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and bearings done in my '97 Camaro SS and after putting 120 miles on it the bolts on the transmission mount are coming loose and the transmission feels like it's hitting inside the tunnel when I go over bumps. So far the shop that did the work is standing by it but, I can't help wondering why he didn't want to drive it outside of the parking lot. Hopefully it doesn't turn into another horror story. Fantastic work as always Dave and Team!
Thanks from Australia
I am just an automotive enthusiast. You guys are great. I enjoy watching. Best wishes.
I love how this guy mentors young men. It would have been so great if I had enough mechanical ability even to make a paper airplane that isn't screwed up to go to work for a shop and just to learn. Just start doing it when you're 18 or 19 and then by the time you're 30 you have expertise you are valuable.
thanks for actually making a follow up video, we appreciate you
This shop and the way it is run should be the bench mark for the Automotive industry. The best of the best bar none. YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE ARE THE BEST!
Love Dave and crew, Has really raised the bar on how i shop for mechanics.
Excellent video! I love the sincerity and the thoroughness of the content. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.
Glad you like them!
I am really impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail that y’all put into your work. Excellent communication with your customers. More shops need to take notes.
I'd definitely keep a couple of those bushings and seals in stock if i were you Dave . If there's one bad apple in the bushel you'll usualy find more down the road.
Dave you have an art with mechanics as well as customer service. Keep up the good work !
Thanks 👍
Outstanding job I really liked the way you showed your mechanic how to figure out and also how to do the job the best way. Out standing job on the bushing and seal on that transmission job. The diesel engine was a aussme job too.
I love your format. Some channels take too long and show a lot of unnecessary details. Yours is just right!
Nice job, Dave and your shop! That 5.0L Cummins has been a challenge since day one, but overall, it’s not a bad engine. Never meant to as robust as the B6.7, it does a good job in the 1/2 ton Titan. Too bad the truck didn’t pan out for Nissan. Thanks for doing a great job for the owner of this truck. There needs to be more shops like yours!
As a 5.0 Cummins owner I believe most of its issues stems from the emissions garbage and poor maintenance
Great video Dave! So thorough and concerned for your customers. You deserve a break; watch the movie "Remember The Titans" tonight!! Excellent movie!!!!!
Thanks! Will do!
I just hit 60k on my 2018 Titan and just ordered the oil catch can. I have changed the oil religiously and only use a synthetic blend oil and just changed to amsoil from here on out..!
watching this makes me miss my mentors in the auto industry i was once just like the young man here . now 24 years in the diesel auto tech industry im the teacher. keep up the great work gentlemen. Dave i would love to work for you and learn more.
I work in insurance and the biggest nightmares I have ever had have been trying to find parts for Nisaan models - some only 4 or 5 years old. In my opinion they are notorious for changing model styles and not supporting the older generations. For that reason, I will not own a Nissan
My mechanic was telling me the ones we have in Australia, England and africa, they had one timing chain as the original block design had but increased compression, turbo and all this other crap and the chain would break. So someone made a dual chain aftermarket one where you just add an extra chain to run 2 chains and it was strong enough. VERY NEXT MODEL they changed the POSITIONING of everything and stuck with the one chain so now that aftermarket fix WOULDN'T FIT. Ever since renault bought up 45% of them in the early 2000s, EVERYTHING has gone to crap with them. Same model was commonly getting chassis cracks as well
Dave is a leader. We need more leaders in business.
I've always had the best luck with used engines by purchasing a complete wreck privately so you know the history of the vehicle. It has always cost about half of purchasing just an engine out of the junkyard. Then I sell off everything else and sometimes the engine ends up free. That way I also get to run it before I purchase it even if it takes some doing due to the wreckage. Another awesome vid Dave.
This is the kind of owner I would love to work for. Seems like he has taught his staff to work like him which means there is a solution somewhere to the problem. That's how I work and I think it frustrates many people. I am kind of tired of the dealership life but have been at it for 10 years now.
These are the videos I like. Just wish it was more video of the work that was done
Love your guys' shop and seeing how hard you work. It's funny seeing how exhaustive the search was for parts. I was always the "finder of weird shit" at my shop. If something random needed to be sourced, I'd find it, even if it was going through decades old forums. We had a F100 where someone swapped in a 32V 4.6. They wanted power steering but we needed a different oil pan to fit the new rack and crossmember. New pans from Moroso and Canton were out of stock for half a year. I found a 20-year-old post and found us a pan and pickup to work. Don't know why they didn't ask me at first.
This shop has integrity and honesty…. Well done 👍
It's a long shot but I'll speak. I wish my dad was EXACTLY like Dave. I was 13 when I was taken from my bed on a Saturday and was FORCED and IMMERSE in cars. I'm now 37 with the knowledge Dave has. And have proven it. I wish the things that happened in my life didn't happened but I'm rebuilding my self and Dave your my inspiration to start over.
That was an excellent job and a valuable lesson in how do a job professionally and properly, thank you Dave and staff
12:30 thats why im always more than happy to share any and all info i know about my car with anyone/everyone, cause thats what keeps the repair industry alive
9:10 Wow 🤩 what a great work y’all guys do very professionally done 👋😃👋Saludos!!!
Great job on Truck Engine & Tran.love your HONESTY we need more like You&Your sons.
I was thinking of buying a used Titan Cummins but after doing research and now seeing your helpful channel good thing I didn’t👎🏽…keep up the awesome videos!!👍🏽…Aloha🤙🏽
Dave the Real mechanic you always keep it 100.....
Learn so damn much watching dave and his crew. Excellent and professional work.
Dave you are a gentleman and scholar. I really enjoy watching the show but more how you and your shop operate. I keep learning new little things/tricks that i never new before and sure didn't learn in automotive school.
Wow, thank you
I know next to nothing about auto repair, but I find this stuff intriguing.
Dave I am 73 years old and I HIGHLY RESPECT HOW YOU TEACH AND OPERATE.... BE WELL
Love daves work ethics..
Be a father figure to be proud of...if i had one that is 😅😊😊😊
I like the idea of sharing places that we can contact to find parts that can't be found by stealerships. I heards there are places that if you give them the measurements they can make seals and bearings. Let the people know where to find these godsends! But great job overall!
I like this channel. He’s guys are good mechanics and you learn watching them.
Dave excellent Diag, implementation, followup, research. + going the extra mile. You & your crew did an amazing job. Over here on the east coast I don't know of any that performs at your caliber of experience and excellence. God Bless, TMP from N.J.
Much appreciated!
Dave,
You are the best.
A one in a million
Love your work Dave, you are the type of person I strive to be every day. Concern, cause, correction. This is something that runs across my mind regularly and I thank you for all of your knowledge you share. On a different note I remember when these things first came out, I took one look under the hood and knew this was a nightmare waiting to happen. My hat is off to you sir
Gives me a great laugh, I remember what it was like being an apprentice mechanic, work smarter not harder.......now retired and enjoying the videos....
Awesome to see this followed up and finished!!
Love your work. When my 6.7 needs rebuild, I am shipping it to you from AK.
Right on
As my local junkyard likes to say, if the vehicle drove to the scene of the accident just fine, the engine will be 100% good, 85% of the time 😂
I just had a junk yard trans I put in, It was bad. Jerked it out and the "junk yard" jerked me around on warranty. The counter guy said I wasn't buying a new one so I should expect to waste my time with what they sell me. Yeah, out 12 hours, $100 in fluid and programming fees.
@@mph5896 ouch... you know these days there is probably a full time business for someone to do used engine inspections. Like a used car inspection, but just for engines. Need a way of verifying compression, leak down or other damage before paying all that labor time etc
Nice to see someone learning in a shop
That’s not getting abusive treatment that I
Have witnessed in other shops