Cummins engine rebuild failure. Opening a can of worms
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Customer rebuilds his engine and has no oil pressure. Let’s tear it down and find out how we can help - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Dave, you should follow through on these videos, even if it’s just a minute or two summary at the end of here’s what ultimately happened and here’s a clip of the vehicle running and driving at the end. Lots of these videos end of cliff hangers!
Yea , totally agree. 👍
Yeah, it's like watching an action movie but going home 15mins before the end.
I agree also.
I concur
@robertmiller341 surely more of Dave is a win for everyone
"I don't want to spend any more of his money until he knows that this is what it's going to really cost" This is one of the golden customer service skills spot on
Yes 100% would make a great channel even more so!
He’s not angry man he’s a man that doesn’t like shabby work. I completely understand this man. Good job.
I had 25 years with vw! I know where he is coming from!
He's Been Doing it long enough to understand that doing a half ass job just makes everyone unhappy & miserable.
Life's too short ! Do it Right the first time. Allways the Right way to go !!! You always end up spending more doing it the second time than if u had just done it right the First time. 😉
Yep. He wants to do it right the first time. This person didn't do it right the first time and now he gotta fix it. The knowledge he has and his son is amazing.
Vee dunes VW I prefer older diesel @@bentetzner4263
Yeah I know the exact tone in his voice. I was a boat tech for 3 years before becoming a wireman and our master tech used to sound like this all the time. If one of us made a mistake he wouldn't get mad at us he'd just get that disappointed tone.
My father, who was an aerospace engineer for NASA for over 4 decades, had a saying, "You only get one chance to do it right the first time." A motto ingrained into my soul since my earliest days, rest in peace Pops!
Was your dad ever on the moon?..
@@Shane-zx4psif he went to the moon, he'd be an astronaught, not an engineer.
@@alanjordan9772. I’m kidding with you dude, I’d be proud also👍
@@Shane-zx4psI'm not a dude, I'm a space station.
@@alanjordan9772 I know you are.🤔
Dave's "Disappointed dad look" sends me straight back to the days of my youth and my lousy report cards.
😂
Me X12 lol
I felt that😂
Einstein had lousy report cards too
You Sir are no Einstein...@@pzm958
All this kid can do is learn from his mistakes. Hopefully it does not deter him from any further mechanical ventures. Working on your own stuff is a very valuable skill, especially nowadays.
Yes, but you have to know your limitations or you're going to go broke practicing.
@@Mayamax3 That is why you practice more difficult procedures on beater project car when you have money to drop and not do it with your main vehicle.
Couldn't agree more
It could be fun to watch them build his motor so he can learn the process in doing it right... invaluable teaching moment in life...
@@Mayamax3You expand your limitations by diving in and tackling new projects, sometimes that results in a failure.
It is however a pretty bad idea to practice and have your failures on valuable vehicles/engines. Play around with beaters for sure, not the daily.
I worked for Cummins Illinois Engine Sales/Chicago for several years starting in the '70's and they were a superb engine rebuild shop for Cummins (obviously). We rebuilt EVERYTHING Cummins, ground our own cranks, completely machined blocks, rebuild heads and all engine subassemblies and every engine received a full, several hour dyno test before it left. When Cummins Engine Company started their ReCon program it was based a lot on what was done at our facility. Cummins Illinois is no more, bought out by Cummins Engine in early '90s' and is a mere shadow of what it used to be. So, I'm very familiar with what you guys do Dave, keep up the good work!
That's a great story. I work on Cummins everyday on the semis.
@@StrongerThanBigfoot Yep, we had about 12-15 bays for trucks too.
I'm no diesel guy..but that must what old timers were talking about .when they mentioned Cummins Engine. Was very stout / tough Engines..Kool story also I love hearing. About historical times
When I did an automotive industrial course at tech 30 years ago which was an introductory course at tech in New South Wales in Australia ,it was a prerequisite course to becoming a diesel fitter or mechanic & you could become a mechanic who services light vehicles as well,one of my teachers was going through with us how backyarders who are like that tend to get dirt in engines when they rebuild them & while they might go alright for a while they end up failing or wearing out prematurely.
He was emphasising how important it is for everything to be clean including the bolts because if the threads are dirty on the bolts & inside of the engine block, etc you will not be able to set the proper preload on the bolt & they may come loose.
For bolts which are bathed in oil such as the connecting rod cap bolts he suggested doing what the manufacturers tell you to do which was to coat the threads in oil prior to refitting the bolts to get the proper preload of the oil bathed bolts.
Even when I repaired power tools it was the same deal, everything had to be clean !
@@RussellBooth1977 I had a mechanic do a head gasket job; a few weeks later, the oil light came on driving at freeway speed and the engine became very noisy; I had the vehicle towed to a different mechanic who determined the engine needed a rebuild; he found grit in the oil pump pressure relief valve, which caused the valve to jam, causing complete loss of oil pressure.
You are perhaps the most ethical repair shops I have ever watched! You are a testament to your integrity and honesty! Kudos!
Very true my friend. Even here in Australia mechanic have lost their morals.
So much more intriguing than a crime investigation or murder mystery, these episodes are so captivating. Great job! I hope this works out well for the owner (and the next owner).
Engine crime drama is what this engine would have turned into.
Quite a great compliment, thank you very much 👍
Would be interesting to know what happened to the F250 diesel with the bad fuel system and the angry owner.
So….love this vid too…I also strikes me that there is no stupid reality show crap in this channel….no fake personality conflicts…no contrived drama….no fake “breakout” stars…..just real mechanics doing real work for a great boss….I’d be a shame if this channel ever went that way….
My LS3 dropped a seat at about 200k miles. It just barely tapped the top of a piston and it happened while I started it up so I immediately shutdown and it didn't do any more damage. Pulled the engine, disassembled it, took it to a shop to be machined and measure the journals, cylinders, etc. Ordered all the appropriate parts for it and had it all sitting in my living room. I'd already had the same shop rebuild the good head and order me a new head to replace the one that dropped the seat. Sitting on over $10k parts and labor and decided "I can take an engine out, put it back in, disassemble it, and while I can put one together, I don't know the decades of knowledge to do it RIGHT." So I went to the builder with everything and said "you've already done the machine work, I ordered everything from GM and sized on the measurements you took. I understand if you don't want to warranty it but bro, one mistake and I'm out DOUBLE the money and there aren't any LS3 engines available anywhere now." They built it for me and it's been perfect ever since. GLAD I made the choice because I knew that I've learned a ton in my life but as I work in IT and meet other IT guys all the time who don't REALLY know what they're doing, I recognized I didn't REALLY know how to put an engine together. You can't replace 30 years of work, muscle memory, the micron-level touch in our fingers. It can only be hard won through doing the work and doing it well. I went as far as I could go and I wasn't afraid to say so.
A great well written synopsis. With things mechanical, even 30 years experience will only get you so far because every good mechanic can still have unknown 'never seen this before' surprises that can challenge any level of expertise. Lol
On the other hand I've had "professionals" screw up even basic stuff like massively overfilling a transmission I had a shop rebuild. Just because someone does it a hundred times doesn't mean they will do the job right if they do sloppy work. Trusting the wrong people, which is part of what went wrong here, is very expensive in automobiles.
@@0utc4st1985 There are no guarantees. Even in a high end shop most of the fluid changes and simpler odd jobs will be done by low paid entry level mechanics. If they have an ability there and are consistent in doing good work then they move up fast.
Personally I ALWAYS check the work on even proactive maintenance. Dip stick oil level, crush washer and tightened oil plug, are there belt buckle scratches on the fender? Most reputable shops don't like repairs to come back so internal job checking is more likely to take place.
I agree with your point though.
@@randmayfield5695 Putting twice the fluid as it's supposed to have, putting an obviously wrong length of TV cable, not paying attention to the spark plug cables when reinstalling it so the fan chops up one of them......yeah, I don't buy your premise. A fish rots from the head down mate. Most shops in my experience just want your money and try to shove it out the door as fast as possible with zero QA.
I just left a comment with a similar experience, although yours is probably better articulated, I’ll paste it here.
I’m a full time mechanic…I had my own motor go on me in my Cummins, 12V, friend had a 24V motor he was selling, the price was right, bought it, swapped the mechanical fuel pump over (which is a bit of a job, gotta pull the cam and swap the front cover, as well as retime the pump), resealed the 24v, and rolled in bearings…but you better believe before I bought that engine, I did a compression test and stuck a bore cam down every hole I could think of, and when it went back together everything got torqued to spec…and I didn’t touch that oil pump…cause oil pumps are scary. Engines now in my truck running fairly happy, few little issues, but it gets me around and it’s good for laughs(…especially cause I put a rowdy cam in and a big turbo on.) That being said, that 12V is sitting in the garage, and it’s gonna get sent out to the machinist and rebuilt for some serious power. Even though I think I could rebuild it from the crank up, and would probably enjoy doing it, and probably know those engines better than anything else…I’m still gonna pay the machine shop to do the reassembly for me. I don’t wanna have those questions in my head ‘did I torque this, did I do this right’ etc. Even when I can hop on identifix and get every single torque spec and sequence, I would rather pay the professional engine builder to do it.
Absolutely needs a part 2! I. Still waiting to see what is gonna happen with that cracked crank M156 (6.2 AMG Mercedes V8)!
Prob one of the coolest customers. Very understanding. I love having customers like that, they understand that your being honest and straight forward.
When I dealt with the shop that did work for me, I didn't haggle over price, just paid what they asked and went with what they said I should do. I got the feeling from them that I was very much in the minority. It's a shame.
Hard to find now a days no trust in any industry really
@dv6195 true but when you find the honest tech or tradesman YOU PAY THEM. Im ex ASE tech commercial carpenter. No i dont need ur cheap $$ to do mechanic work. I only do it 4 those who cant afford it/cars value=shop costs too much. But im honest and ill do it RIGHT. So i may be cheaper than shop but u want a toming belt? Maybe pay me 1000$. Cause its still 2,000$ less than a shop
@@User0000000000000004this is correct way. Once u find the honest ppl PAY THEM overpay them. It will help them remember you. I treat everything with 110% effort and to any rules about it no matter how trivial and thats the person u want. Do it RIGHT the 1st time
Just listen to the curtesy and politeness in that call coming from Dave.. " thank you for taking my call" and " I appreciate your business".... man, not only engine builders can learn a lot from Dave, but everybody, simple politeness and kindness, such a pleasure listening to Daves interaction with his costumes..
Came across this site by accident, happy I did. As a former A&P Aircraft Mechanic in the 70's and 80's I really enjoy watching honest good mechanics at the top of their game.
I am really impressed with Dave and his way of doing business. His customer skills are spot on. There's no BS going on here, just the hard facts. Kudos to Dave's Auto Center.
The knowledge on this man is insane, he called the guy and went through every option down to the cleaning of the engine. And pointed it out that’s crazy
Unfortunately, Dave is a dying breed of man.
That’s normal to do if you’re a good shop 😊
@@adansegura8909few and far between
This is why you pay a professional tradesman to build it .experience is priceless. Dave's the best 😊 amazing tradesmen 😊.
Thanks 👍
As far as the comments to the service writer...I dont mind when someone is firm and direct with me when I miss something, it helps so much to know where you sand with your boss. Constructive correction with respect...beautiful. Man I wanna for for this guy.
Every shop needs to watch these videos and see how its truly done
Dave,
As a mechanic and engine machinist/ builder since 1988, I applaud your sincerity, integrity, and no compromise values of your shop. When you turn out quality, you can look everyone in the eyes and smile.
Kyle Johns
I respect this young kid for trying. He just needed some one to show and teach him. Most people wouldn’t even attempt that repair.
Appreciate him taking the time to help the guy work on his own rig. Sometimes you just have to take it to a specialist to do what you can't.
I really like the analogy between the surgeon and the engine assembler.
At least it's only stuff; doctors and dentists routinely destroy the health of their patients.
@@petesmitt Theres good and bad ones out there everywhere! You have to be picky and know who you are working with for sure!
A sergeon and a mechanic are pretty much the same thing except the surgeon fixes everything while the motor is running.
@@dadigitechman 💯Fact!
Top notch shop owner and don’t forget top notch technicians. Masters of their craft. Honesty and skill. Two things almost impossible to find in the same building these days.
Everyone should strive to be as meticulous and honest as Dave, it makes sense he has one of the most reputable engine shops in the country. I hope to build something this awesome before I kick the bucket
I been taking notes from every video to make myself a better mechanic. I love the way this guy questions and explains the why and how behind everything. I also have seen many engines installed and never once did any mechanic do a cleaning first when it got back from the machine shop. This channel will be the reason why every mechanic will up their game.
Daves got that reality tv vibe without the reality tv script.
Discovery just picked him up though he's the real deal!
I don't know much about engines, but I love to watch those videos.
ALL of the time I have spent watching Dave's videos has been time well worth it. Enjoyable as well as educational. Key is that Dave is a very moral person/ business-owner as well as a most knowledgeable in this business. A pleasure to watch and learn.
Thanks Dave!
I love how you detail the problem, the cause, and the solution. People should pray they have a mechanic that is that thorough. That's why we watch this channel!
It’s good that you’re doing videos like this, because it shows people how involved and technical the job really is. It’s not just pushing buttons to fix cars, and the customer rarely sees how much physical effort and technical knowledge is required for this kind of work.
I cannot get enough of Dave's content. I wish I had known about him when I started my career. I would have packed up and moved out and begged for a job. Learn it from the best from day 1.
💯 percent. I got my start at a local dealership and the guy I apprenticed under was a bi-polar egomaniac and I found out he did some shady stuff to customer’s cars to drum up more work. I was only making $8/hr (this was in ‘05). I learned a lot, but ultimately I packed up and took a different career path. I enjoy working on cars. Had I had a mentor like Dave, with integrity, patience, wealth of knowledge, and actually investing in his employees,… this industry is hurting for great Techs. Every shop I deal with lately comments on that.
Dave with the medical lecture lol
Doctors and Mechanics are in the same profession. They fix and maintain a machine. The human body is an incredibly complex machine. Vehicles are getting more and more complex. I want the Model T days back when things were simple.
@@normtheteacher5485 did you just compare turning wrenches to an actual surgeon?
Yes I did. Mechanics is getting very complex with all the electronics and anti pollution sensors and computers. Mechanical expertise is approaching the level of a Medical Degree.@@OutdoorCanadians
@@OutdoorCanadians you again? I thought you unsubscribed😂😂😂😂lol. Just poking fun...
Had a gall bladder removed…. Doctor left a 10mm socket in me.
It’s for sale
Its really wholesome to hear the way you talk about your sons. I wish my dad was as proud.
Stop being a lazy failure then and be might be
Good ol fashion honesty, common sense, and ability all at the same mechanic shop. Great job!!!
Another ‘can of worms’ taken care of by your dedication and honesty, Dave. The biggest takeaway I got was communication, communication, communication! Enough said. Great watching you guys. Cheers!
These instructionals make me think and use my automotive knowledge in a way that works for how I learn. I love using my limited knowledge to learn new things automotive and that's why I enjoy Dave's channel so much. The more you learn about a topic the more you realize how little you know.
Dudes a good leader, the guy who comes in an asks the critical questions.
Dave, I was a mechanic for many, many years. NIASE Master and dealer wrench, now retired. The hardest part was not fixing the cars, I found the hardest part giving disappointing news to customers, especially when I could tell they didn't have the money. It was never fun to tell them the bad news. I always thought it better for myself to explain to the customer of the issues rather than a Service Writer being the delivery of the news. I appreciate how carefully and thoughtfully you deal with this issue. Much respect!
I was the same and always undercharged
I've worked in the automotive industry off and on for over 10 years, and I have to tip my hat to Dave and his team for their grit, integrity, and just all-around passion for the industry. I enjoy the breakdown videos alot. The back and forth with customers can be a bit nuts sometimes, super solid the way dave deals with it. Alot can be learned here.
Love the recorded calls as a service advisor it's pretty epic to see how you guys handle these discoveries. I think our job as advisors can be so much easier if we spend the extra time up front during intake fact finding and finding the relevant information through the noise. 👨🏽🔧👨🏽🔧
We agree!
Dave, you have the best darn videos on YT. PERIOD!!!!!
This is unreal how you show every step of the troubleshooting process. By far one of the best auto care channels on TH-cam.
Dave I love how you arched back to the "That's what we are here on earth doing learning from our mistakes". God bless you Dave, in a time where mechanic shops are pulling fast ones on folks, you are here bring the Truth to the mechanic world.
Rebuilding an enging is very tedious. I have been working on my personal cars since i started driving. In my 40 and took a stab at in after my work van hydrolocked in my driveway. I did not know what was wrong with it until i had the rod on a table all i knew was it ws knocking like hell one day after i started it. It almost went flawless. I had a rod cap het loose and spun a bearing 2 miles from home about 3 month after the build. Was able to just replace it with no other damage. I found this channel during the rebuild and keep watching since. I got to say i want to take apart my trailblazer engine now, and my wifes town and country after i buy her a newer car. Its a fun process and very rewarding when you can clear all the problems and lights all at once and your engine sounds smoother than you ever remembered.
The problem with most shops is the lack of communication but the way you handle these situations in and of itself is enough for me that God forbid anything happens to my engine, I’ll box her up and send her to you guys all the way from NC
Sir you are a surgeon- for engines. Extremely impressive watching how you guys conduct business!
Great work!!
I rebuilt the C4 and 302 in my 72 F100 2 years ago. I had never done a full rebuild before. I bought books on it, watched TH-cam videos, and was extremely meticulous with the job. It's been 2 years and it's still running strong. Going to pull the top end apart and inspect the camshaft, lobes, etc this summer to determine if I have any premature wear before adding a supercharger; it has about 12k miles on it so far so I suspect it is entirely broke in, to include the timing chain slacking some(I advanced it 4 degrees just to compensate for timing chain wear over time). Anyway, I wish everyone luck who rebuilds one themselves. It is a labor of love and a very enjoyable process, but you must take your time and do it correctly the first time. Do not be afraid to pull it apart many times if necessary.
Thanks for the share 👍
This needs to be a TV show
I wish there were more small to medium size business owners like this. The piece of mind it gives you as a customer is worth every cent
I worked for a flooring company called Unlimited coatings, Dave was nice enough to let us do his entire shop and the showroom which polished. Dave is an amazing mechanic and a super nice gentleman. I appreciate the experience we had at that job.
Please Dave... share ALL your Cummins knowledge.. I love it!
This is my favorite yt channel. I wish I could work with Dave. I'm sure the learning would be constant. My first job out of high school was rebuilding cylinder heads out of machine shop.
I have a 5.9 cummins that i work on myself. Im not a mechanic and I don't wanna do the job, but I don't have the money to take it to a shop. Thank god for you tube, definitely understand why guys try and do the work themselves.
You can immediately tell you guys have tons of experience and don't do a half-ass job. Great videos guys!
Sounds like he appreciates you guys and the work you guys have done so far with all the information you had provided to him!!! It’s unfortunate event but just a learning experience for him! But his truck is in good hands and you guys will do him right
I love Dave, he reminds me of a true old school New Englander. I'm from Massachusetts and my family has had a shop going in Sudbury since 1952, my dad started it and now after two generations his grandson is running it. I was just out there in Idaho visiting my grandkids in Sun Valley where my son lives. I drove by Dave's place on I15 on our way to visit friends in SLC, but couldn't stop in and visit because of our tight schedule. Next time I'm out there I just wanna shake your hand. Your a good example of what a fair, honest businessman is. My Dads motto at our shop was "test work, not guess work" and "do it right". Lastly , I've learned a lot about diesels and procedure by watching your videos.
Looking forward for the Part 2!!
Cooking videos used to be the only TV i enjoyed watching.
Not anymore…..
Dave you make the best videos on the planet.
Your leadership is exceptional.
My favorite part of this particular video was when you told the customer that you appreciated his business before you hung up on the phone call……
Thanks for watching
Definitely need a part 2 for this video for sure!
I'm not a mechanic so I can't believe I watched the whole thing!! An excellent video. " You da man Dave ".
Wow. What a shame. So many guys with the best of intentions end up like this because they simply do not know what they do not know. I used to be in the tractor business and learned how t rebuild gas & diesel engines. Never had a return due to this kind of issue. That was long ago when I was just a young buck. These days I watch Dave's expertise here and will likely end up having his crew rebuild my current engine when the time comes. God Bless all of you good folks.
The look on your face when you were talking about cleaning out the oil galleys was priceless!
Dave looks just like a surgeon or medical doctor so his analogies and comparison to car mechanics is perfect 🤣
Thanks for that😂. And I do find that comparing it to the medical world helps to make sense of it to the customer.👍
All surgeons are mechanics.
Dave sounds like my surgeon, very thorough.
Old mechanic here,I always learn things all the time,this video no exception.
@Bubba-wx7lp In a sense they are but not literally. Totally different professions. One works on the human body the other vehicles.
One of the greatest quotes that my grandfather ever told me was, “There’s never time to do it right, but, there is ALWAYS time to do it twice.
Hi Dave many thanks for your fascinating videos of what you do in your shop. It is clear that you and your family have a real passion for what you do. It is also fantastic to see how you implement your Christian principles within your business with both the customer and your employees. You really do care about what you do. It was lovely to see you giving back to the next generation of young mechanics as they toured your shop and listened to your advice. May God richly bless you in days to come as you continue to serve him in your daily life. Watching in Northern Ireland.
Way back in college (early 90's) my grandfather and I "rebuild" my 2.2 engine in my Dodge Aries K. Blown piston. Got it running, messed up the vacuum tubes, and it burnt a quart of oil every 2 weeks. Lesson learned.
Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if everyone ran a shop like dave..
Uk 🇬🇧 england comment I love watching this channel. When it moves to discovery, I will definitely be getting the membership to continue watching. Keep up the good work guys it's really entertaining 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
We all make mistakes. When I was 18 I replaced a blown head gasket with out checking if the head needed resurfacing/skimming to save money. Needless to say it went again very quickly. Lesson learned for life.
Beautiful Sailfish you have there. Immediately reminded me of my father who was an advid sport fisherman. Thank you🏆
Mr. Dave, I love your content. I am active duty Navy and I am learning so much from your videos. I am not a mechanic, but I do own an 08 Ford F-350 with almost 170, 000 miles. Hopefully, I can one day come to Utah from Elizabeth City, NC so you can repair and upgrade my 6.4 Power Stroke. God Bless!
Honey wake up. A new Dave’s video just dropped!
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I feel bad for the customer but you know what is great? The fact that we have this technology nowadays where you can email the man shots from your video camera and borescope pictures. It's another great tool to ensure the customer (and technicians too) that everyone involved is being totally honest and honorable. Love this channel. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Mechanics shouldn't have to do that. Do you expect video evidence from your doctor when he tells you that you have cancer, of course not
@@COBRO98 Of course they shouldn't have to, and they don't have to. I'm just saying that it's a nice piece of technology to have that you're able to use if you want. As far as my cancer diagnosis goes: I guess I wouldn't demand video evidence but I would probably review some CAT scans and MRIs with him or her or whatever tests they run. I would certainly be looking at pictures and videos if my surgeon told me that I absolutely needed a new knee or a new hip..... of course I would want to see that. And I bet the doctor wouldn't have an issue showing me. But I wouldn't HAVE to see it necessarily. That's all I'm saying.
I love winding down at the end of the day by watching these videos. It doesn't make logical sense, but it's just how I'm wired. Keep up the great work. You make me want to be the mechanic I wanted to be out of high school again.
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Only one way to learn and he seems like a nice young guy. I hope it doesn’t deter him from trying this again. Now he knows who to go to and get a better start.
Never be afraid to fail because you’ll never succeed if you never take chances.
he is ever so fortunate to have you on the job!!
This is the best engine channel on you tube
I don’t always agree with mechanics and their ways of doing things, but you are always spot on!
Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that!
This guy is a god damn pro. It’s a good feeling to know shops like this exist, real pros, real technicians, not mechanics. BIG difference. These guys are TECHS.
So much in this is understanding what is done exactly by a machine shop or mechanic. Understanding what you need to do yourself. It is not easy beeing a customer either. It is all about communication and you as a customer asking the questions and getting the documentation on what is done. But you don’t know what you don’t know. I learned this the hard way too and have gotten better at really understanding what work has been done. Hope it works out for the guy. He probably just got in over his head.
Being a former RAM Dodge tech and cummins guy. All aftermarket thermostats are garbage I only put cummins thermostats in
But who are the OEM for the thermostats that Cummins use ?I know of only 3 makers of thermostats; AC Delco, Western Thompson & Calsonic.
I love how honest n straightforward Dave is 👍🏽💯
this guys is a great teacher man sometimes you wanna think you know it all but this is someone u listen to no matter what you age is hes full of knowlege and and has a good way of teaching......its nice to know how to fix things but first you need to know how things work to due process im not even a mechanic and i find this so intresting'
David, your doing the right thing. You should tell us how much labor on each job is and how much each technician gets paid. Doing the job.
Please post an update to this one, thanks. Keep up the great content. 👍
Very interesting in the steps of cleaning a machined block. I always wanted to rebuild engines. The right teacher is important.
Excellent video!!! This engine was actually saved from much worse damage.. It is a good thing the client asked for A Simulated test, before running this vehicle... Good job guys!!!
Thank you very much!
When I studied an introductory automotive industrial course at tech 30 years ago in New South Wales in Australia which was a prerequisite to becoming a diesel fitter or a diesel mechanic or you could become an automotive technician who services & repairs light vehicles one of my teachers was talking about how a lot of backyard engine builders worked in dirt meaning that once the engine is rebuilt,it might go alright for s while but it will likely wear out or fail prematurely.
He was talking about how the bolts & the threads in the engine block & cylinder head, etc should be cleaned & free of dirt, maybe blow the threads out & also clean them with a thread tap or a die nut because dirt will cause the bolts to come loose or the specified torque figure cannot be achieved when torquing up the bolts if they're dirty.
Also that generally a manufacturer will instruct you to coat bolt threads such as bearing cap bolts with oil prior to installing & torquing up the bolts since they're oil bathed.
I know that I have rebuilt a few engines or I have done some major work on them & none of them have failed even when I have had half of the engine stripped down & outside in the backyard.
It's the same as when I repaired power tools as an apprentice, everything had to be cleaned in a parts washer,all the old grease had to be removed from a gearbox of a grinder or a jackhammer because if any metal shavings or bits if needle roller bearing was left in the gearbox & piston assembly some of that grease would work itself down into the piston assembly & tear up the new piston seals
Great job Dave.
Love watching you guys work through a problem. The analogy of being a surgeon was great, I don't know the first thing about a motor and I sure to hell done want to try and rebuild one. If get an expert to do it.
Luv the attention to process and detail on this channel with respect to rebuilding engines
Dave wants to always do it the correct way. I admire that personal standard!
Dave handled this very well.
What doesn't make sense is the 'youtube reality' aspect of this shop. Watching these videos make me think that Dave is the ULTIMATE mechanic- honest, knowledgable, fair and technically skilled. Reading the reviews of the actual shop on google is extremely disappointing. Hard to tell what the truth is.
I almost dodnt click on this, but becuase i was bored i clicked on it. You have a valid point.
Line boring is important.. but i assure you if it wasnt wrong from the factory, is not reason for oil pressure.
And every time he finds a disaster, disasters walk to him to say he is king kong Jesus . Its all show.
I imagine his shop is no different than any other. He may be awesome but guys that work for him are morons yet he takes he blow because it's his shop. Then again there's always people that don't get the answers they want and thus the shop or mechanics are "morons"
Perfect learning experience for the owner.And perfect teaching experience for Dave.
I love that he is not one of those crusty old impatient types. He is understanding and patient. He takes the time to educate the customer without making them feel stupid. Dave and his crew are as real as it gets.
Friday:
Pay day 😊
Life is good.
Thank you God 🙏.
I think the customer needs to be on the operating room and be part of the heart transplant team .
He deserve it . He sounds like he love his truck 🛻 ❤
I own an '04 Dodge Ram 2500 similar to this one - HO motor with the NV5600 transmission. It was just shy of 350K miles, and the motor was just done. Tons of blowby, exhaust gas and oil was dumping out of the blowby tube, rough idle, loss of power, rolling coal like a locomotive. I found a reputable diesel engine rebuilder - the only one of his kind within a several hundred mile radius of me, and decided to go for the full overhaul rather than buying a new truck. It was an out of frame complete overhaul. New pistons, bored .20 over I believe (rods & crank were still good as new), new valves, all new fuel system including new common rail, pump, and injectors, a new aftermarket exhaust manifold, plus a Valair dual disc clutch (didn't charge me any labor for the clutch), and probably a bunch of other things I can't remember. All for $16K and some change. So far so good. If I lived in Utah I'd have brought mine to Dave for sure!
You guys are amazing! Honest and compassionate because this guy got took and thats never a good thing!
I respect your a honest man. And very respectful to your costumer. Awesome video