GM 3.6 engine removal!

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  • @Libertas_Primus
    @Libertas_Primus 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    one of the best vids ive ever seen on YT. no wasted time. clear and concise. Excellent video!!!

  • @harrison4ever125
    @harrison4ever125 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hey I'm not trying to say you don't know this already, but I learned a neat trick years ago when dealing with rusty old bolts, nuts, and screws. If you will tighten it first and then loosen, it breaks the rust free a little better and you can almost always remove the fastener without breaking it. I've worked on countless rusty old CAT generators. All of the hardware on those rusts like a coral reef project. Got tired of breaking half of the bolts and screws on them when disassembling them for remanufacturing. Once I learned that tighten first trick, 99% of my problems went away.

    • @MrSamPhoenix
      @MrSamPhoenix ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good to know!

    • @tugmeboat
      @tugmeboat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Tech in the north for years, this absolutely works, especially with impact guns. You only need to bump it to tighten, then try loosening. If it starts slowing down when taking it out, run it back in some then back out again. Helps to add penetrating oil before tightening to get some in the threads. Other things to try after are to heat the area if accessible. Heat the bolt if it isn't easy to heat the area, then quench it with water to shock it. Beyond all that, it's probably going to break anyways, so embrace the suck and deal with the broken bolt rather than anything else.

    • @williamvaughn2938
      @williamvaughn2938 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At my shop, I have a saying.. "If it'sgonna break it will. "
      I rather it just break and I spend 1 hour figuring a solution then spending 2 hours trying to save it, it breaks anyway, then I still need to spend an hour figuring the solution.

    • @TerroristSniper
      @TerroristSniper 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just picked up an amazing tool called a inductive heater that heats just the nut and they came right off!

    • @chicagorc3967
      @chicagorc3967 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is an awesome tip, I've been doing this for years.

  • @ztomm
    @ztomm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent description, fast and to the point. Didn't hear a word about the dog or what the wife is making for dinner. Thank you! Nice to see a real experienced mechanic here.

  • @freedomswitch
    @freedomswitch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Doing my first swap on a gm 3.6L this video is a life saver.

  • @EVILVIKTOR
    @EVILVIKTOR ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Motorcycle mechanic here. This might help, don't know how well it translates to cars. Whenever I have to do engine removal/water pump work, etc. I snake a hose down the coolant reservoir and connect a vacuum pump. Then undo the top hose on the radiator and repeat. I work my way down like that. It helps a lot. Don't know how feasible it would be on cars, but I hope it helps.

  • @Builtby_dgraft
    @Builtby_dgraft ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That exhaust bolt removal trick is cool, but it also works if you use an air hammer and you dont have to cut anything!

    • @djscottymaxx
      @djscottymaxx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, I'll go get a $600 air compressor and a $200 air hammer kit, got it😭

  • @WJHandyDad
    @WJHandyDad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow! Thank you for making this. Now I need to find the install version. I have the engine and transmission out but I did not remove them

  • @timeandmaterialsdanforth5511
    @timeandmaterialsdanforth5511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am watching all vids on the traverse... The guy they fired before i was hired told them he could swap it and failed. Now its time to get it done and its all me.. lol

  • @modisumocustoms9374
    @modisumocustoms9374 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh that’s all? 😂😂😂 My biggest problem is going to be the seventeen connectors I forget to reinstall.

  • @damon7845
    @damon7845 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You make this look easy wish i could take my traverse to you. I dont want to get rid of it.

  • @genesimpson2231
    @genesimpson2231 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was informing and instructive and you're funny. Thanks Dude

  • @curtisgore1611
    @curtisgore1611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the most condensed great info ever! Thanks man. I'm trying to do my wife's acadia with broken timing chain. How much do you charge for motor change? How much is motor where you ? It there any tricks to make them last

  • @ztomm
    @ztomm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Rob, I have a no crank situation with 14.1 volts on a 6 month old battery. We get the starter to crank the engine by bypassing the starter relay. Lots of clicking down by the injector fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks!

  • @thomasclark250
    @thomasclark250 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did my timing chains with the engine in the car. It’s a pain, but doable

  • @kirkwonner2660
    @kirkwonner2660 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of casters did you use for your power train table? I’m due to build one myself too

  • @ztomm
    @ztomm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Rob, I don't know if you have any experience with this, but I'm on my second 3.6 GM SUV swap. Putting a 2012 GMC Denali 3.6 in a 2012 Traverse LS Plain Jane. The only difference I've found is the Denali has Variable Ratio Steering and the Traverse LS does not. The Denali engine harness has one 2 wire cable going down to the rack steering box. If I run the Denali harness with that one VR steering connector disconnected, will the Traverse ECU throw codes, etc...? The Traverse LS harness has a couple broken connectors from ham fisted mechanics that did the first engine replacement, and the Denali harness is perfect. Also, if I put the variable ratio rack on the Traverse subframe and hooked up the VRS cable, would the Traverse LS ECU recognize it or throw codes, etc...? Thanks! Tomm in Nevada.

  • @1279yoyo
    @1279yoyo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My wife loves her 13 Acadia 134k miles not one leak or problem so far the transmission is feeling a little laggy/ hard shifts. I will def be using this video for reference🤣

  • @blaquenoise
    @blaquenoise ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a '09 G8 that I change the oil 2 to 3 times a year just to avoid that. I also have a '10 SRX but that thing I change the oil, but if the timing chains go oh well.

  • @davidbassey1009
    @davidbassey1009 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome bro! Just what I need to go finish this engine swap

  • @daraldengen756
    @daraldengen756 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video doing one now that helped a lot

  • @jefftaliaferro3759
    @jefftaliaferro3759 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome work bro!

  • @jeremyarnold1979
    @jeremyarnold1979 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice! Thank you for sharing.

  • @galaxysamsung5977
    @galaxysamsung5977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob the mechanic how do i turn off both traction control lights on my car i have a 2012 dodge charger sxt

  • @BatManWayneCorp
    @BatManWayneCorp ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch this all day 😂

    • @bobsum1745
      @bobsum1745 ปีที่แล้ว

      The same. I can watch it all day, but not do it.

  • @andrewbehe9991
    @andrewbehe9991 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last sequesnce is inverted. You almost had me there.

  • @thebridescinema-ottawawedd1630
    @thebridescinema-ottawawedd1630 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nd so every 45 minutes!! You guys are awesome. Good video

  • @harrison4ever125
    @harrison4ever125 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg dude. I know I am a quitter because I can't even bring myself to finish this video! I'll die before I do this job. But thank you for making this in-depth video to show us yourself in real time actually using your snap-on screw driver!😂 How much do you make for labor to remove and reinstall this engine? Like no other work included, just removal and reinstallation. $1k?

    • @Robthemechanic
      @Robthemechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, roughly. Depends who it's for

    • @GrandmasterDinnerRoll
      @GrandmasterDinnerRoll 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Seen some people take these out from the top and some from the bottom. Former usually takes a few hours, so I've heard those guys get paid flat rates to make up for the long removal time. The latter, however, will depend upon shop's labor rate. These guys did it in 45 and it usually takes 1-1.5 hours to do, so removal and installation would be several hundred, at least. Where I live, shop labor is usually like $150-$180, so call it three hours and you're probably already in the $500-$600 range... just for removal and reinstallation 😅

    • @harrison4ever125
      @harrison4ever125 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @GrandmasterDinnerRoll yeah man these newer cars have lost me. I wanted to be a professional mechanic 20 years ago. I dabbled but got out when I realized how easy it was to lose your money and how hard it is to make HONEST money. Seeing where it has all gone to today, I am genuinely surprised guys still come out of high school and decide this is what they want to do for a living.

  • @sleepychallenger
    @sleepychallenger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh cool, so like 4 or 5 steps?

  • @jakeledman9097
    @jakeledman9097 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s good you have your own buisness and it’s working good for you. My experience was definitely not like that.

  • @BlackNGoldRules
    @BlackNGoldRules 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this the Night Buddy guy?

  • @marcusanderson2
    @marcusanderson2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you pull that engine out through the top?

  • @myldstyle4344
    @myldstyle4344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great edit.

  • @dwanyesmall8545
    @dwanyesmall8545 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much would you charge to install one for me buddy??

  • @cichlidtube1777
    @cichlidtube1777 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dam this guy is good.

  • @makevet6531
    @makevet6531 ปีที่แล้ว

    How the hell do you remember how to re-assemble all this back together?

  • @elgroso806
    @elgroso806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello everyone.
    I'm working on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala lt, 3.6 l.
    I found engine oil in the coolant system.
    The engine oil system is clean, just engine oil.
    Any other idea besides the head gasket ?

    • @curtisgore1611
      @curtisgore1611 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Intake manifold

  • @jaymurray92
    @jaymurray92 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you separate the engine and transmission its giving me hell?

    • @MilesWhite-v6z
      @MilesWhite-v6z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had to unbolt the torque converter and pull it out halfway to make it fit

  • @FallenOfficer
    @FallenOfficer ปีที่แล้ว

    God damn you make this look easy. I fear I need to do exactly this to make my car not decide to blow up on me when i’m driving it. I recon this will take me a day to do. 😂

  • @keithhawk7743
    @keithhawk7743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Folks don't believe these videos as actual reality because an engine nor it's related hardware/ components never jump into your hands as in supertech's video here. I like these videos and enjoy most of the content but we both know if ya done ten already , yes it's a bit easier knowing all the little bolts locations etc etc. But even with prior knowledge no engine or really any sizeable job goes that smoothly. In a busy shop it's never this sweet. Loosen three bolts ,unplug a connector and the service manager hollars hey Keith I need you to do an Inspection. So after car don't you go back on car and maybe 20mins hey Keith could you fix that flat out back for regular customer? This goes on all day long. Everytime it happens tool might get misplaced, couple pieces of hardware, or where was I? It just makes it pain in ass. Wish things were that nice bro.

  • @Simpleman1078
    @Simpleman1078 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got me at spray your nuts and let them soak

  • @jeremyarnold1979
    @jeremyarnold1979 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    45mins out 5 hrs back in and a shop charges 16 hours labor to this swap

  • @mikesullivan1
    @mikesullivan1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do mine?

  • @AdamB12
    @AdamB12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most techs will be able to remove a GM 3.6 blindfolded. What a disaster of an engine.

  • @BurchellAtTheWharf
    @BurchellAtTheWharf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, something tells me , youve done this more then onece ehhh😅

  • @johnson36herbalife
    @johnson36herbalife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic.u are so fast

  • @tooldiebum
    @tooldiebum 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haha omg the pain looks real 45 min

  • @Thunderroad8517
    @Thunderroad8517 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    45 minutes later!!! What ????? No way you got that out in 45 min.!! Lol

    • @williamvaughn2938
      @williamvaughn2938 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why not? Once you have a methology... and actually focus on working... it's possible

  • @ztomm
    @ztomm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's an Acadia Denali

  • @elgroso806
    @elgroso806 ปีที่แล้ว

    45 minutes later the engine is out ?
    🤔

  • @vmtcmt
    @vmtcmt ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive

  • @HowardHunt-r2t
    @HowardHunt-r2t ปีที่แล้ว

    If you heat your nuts with a tourch ,they would not bust.. My Tip. I do it all the time.

  • @keeganbridges3950
    @keeganbridges3950 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am armed with a cherry picker and a driveway... Not going to happen for me...

  • @gajapi
    @gajapi ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate my 3.6 in my 2016 Colorado. First engine I’ve had that magically eats oil. Every 3000 miles, quart low 😒. Never doing GM again now.

  • @elray2446
    @elray2446 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks simple 😂😂😂

  • @MrSamPhoenix
    @MrSamPhoenix ปีที่แล้ว

    WTF GM?!?

  • @brianmiller2458
    @brianmiller2458 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nope!

  • @lannybrasher2452
    @lannybrasher2452 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bullshit! Ain't buying one of them.

  • @lauraerickson5492
    @lauraerickson5492 ปีที่แล้ว

    URE CUTE