@@grim86 I bet you $50..I'm serious. I'll venmo you. Call a reputable shop and ask them how much they'd charge for this exact repair. It will be a minimum of 5k.
@@Carlitosway211 He has lower prices so he can attract more customers, $600 for an engine swap is pretty good. Lets say it takes him 5 hours that's $120 an hr even if it took 7 hours he's still making $85 an hr Don't know what kind of peanuts your eating but they must be fkn huge cause bro is swimming in money
@@terrywood2593 I can’t speak to how long it should take to swap an Enclave engine in a proper shop, but I can speak to this…..How many times must work stop to go get another part that is discovered to be broken or missing? You might have to wait days, like with the fuel injectors in this case. Working in a driveway, in Oklahoma, in the summertime, if the thunderstorms don’t slow you down, the heat will. Mr. Parker has taken on an important job (mobile mechanic) and doesn’t seem to shy away from large projects. In the few videos I’ve seen it appears he is knowledgeable and gives great value for money. Clearly his customers are happy. He’s got my respect. Working too cheap? I think he’ll find that sweet spot that keeps him busy enough and is worth his time. If the market can’t provide that I’m sure he’ll have no trouble finding work elsewhere.
Broke a timing chain in a coyote last year. Ford wanted $14,000 for a swap. Got a junkyard engine for $3,000 and did the swap myself. My time is worth way more than 600, and I believe yours is too sir.
@@jayskrills7375work in dealership shop. 19 year old gets hired as tech. 19 year old drive Mom's manual Impreza. 19 year old blows up Mom's engine. 19 year old puts junkyard engine in Impreza after a couple weeks. The next day its leaking a quart of oil an hour when it drives. He got fired like 2 weeks after that cuz he was cooked and would forget the most basic shit like making sure a drain plug is actually in...
And he offered a "payment option" for 600. Dude is F-ing himself in the A destroying his body for peanuts. That barely even leaves wiggle room for shop supplies, seals, gaskets, detergents, travel, vehicle wear n tear costs, etc. Hopefully, the ad revenue from YT and donations compensates his losses. Praying for this man 🙏
Here in Canada, I'm told you're looking at at least $3,000 plus labor for an engine swap and that's with a used engine which most mechanics don't reccomend since you never know the history on it, it could die the next day on you for all you know.
Welcome to customer service 😅 as a cashier I don’t really mind it…but the line of people behind you trying to check out kinda do 😂😂 some people need someone to talk to I guess.
@seabeeeff I caught that too. I personally would have told her to answer my question and tell her the insurance issue has nothing to do with my question.
You need to upload the part 2 to a lot of your videos my guy. I'm guessing youtube isn't your main platform, but seriously your videos will blow up once the algo catches them.
Scrap the longer videos I think he needs to work on his customer service area, he knows what he's doing whi h is very good! But when he tries to explain stuff or talk he cuts off a lot and make him sound indecisive
@@josemolina3858It’s the way he’s editing the videos. He’s saying something then skips to another part and forgets he has to complete the sentence he was on. The editing back home on the computer is time consuming and a lot of guys don’t want to spend more of their short free time cropping the videos. Where I’m bothered is the lack of part 2. Gonna see if it’s there
Oklahoma prices are a real thing. Prices are the same or lower than the national average for most things. Labor is particularly cheaper. Sometimes it's even worth it to drive across the country to get things done or detour a road trip through that state for the same reason. Whether it's auto mechanic work or health care, it's almost always a savings
Loads of these modern engines here in Europe (UK) have weak rockers that break when pistons hit to save doing worse damage. Usually they need valves, rockers, chain kit & they’re good. Some end up rotating cam lobes, some break the assembly that holds the rockers (that’s what happened to my Ford Mondeo). Once a car hits a certain age though it’s just not worth it.
I'm a mechanic and I'm currently working on this exact problem on the same engine. It jumped time due to chain stretch and bent every intake valve in the head.
Engine R&R book time is 13.3 hours man which includes transferring usable parts. That's bare minimum $1100 for labor and I charge half as much as shops in my area.
I need to scream this as loud as i can. Some of you might not believe this but us technicians care so much about the cars we work on. A majority of us take immense pride and always think of the customer. That being said the customer service side of dealerships i.e. the service writers are 9/10 just people who have a desk job and they have zero emotion or investment in the actual work being done. They do not care about you because this is just a job for them.
Fucking nailed it on the head! I do this not just because I love working on cars but I like to know I'm helping someone who doesn't share the same skill set. Hell when I'm not at work wrenching, I'm at home wrenching. If I'm not wrenching at home you, bet your ass I'm watching videos like this or looking at cars on facebook. I would say 99% of technicians and mechanics got into this field for a similar reason. This isn't a low investment, high return career when you start. This is a career that once you're in it for 3 to 5 years you're most likely going to be a lifer.
Lots of talk about mechanic work being easy. It is if you do it as a hobby, do jobs you want and no rush. Try doing it professionally every day and you will see it differently. I know, I was like that too, hobby mechanic for many years then decided to do it for a living. Its just not the same.
In some cases these motors don't crunch parts.Depending on the mileage, take the valve cover off, see if you can set the timing back and restart the vehicle. If you can, a broken chain guide probably caused it. Get new guides both chains and a new tensioner from GM. Locktite the guide bolts, GM didn't. Thats usually why this happens. A used engine could do this again.
@@rcwrecker78 If it were so easy there wouldn't be so many bad stories. And it's definitely not easy on the body. Working for peanuts does not equate to being honest.
being dishonest and extorting people for thousands = bad mechanic being honest and charging what you think the job is worth = bad mechanic, devaluing machanic work you just can't win, can you? why not let a man do his job and charge what he damn well pleases for it without having to accept complaints from people who arent involved?
@@ARockyRock Your first example makes no sense. Being dishonest in any capacity, in any field, makes one a bad (insert position). He's not just hurting himself with those prices.
Massive variables in these jobs, if you golf is an older 4 cylinder 8v it's one of the simplest t belt jobs out there. Newer model with a V6 requires engine removal.
@@GTIFabricit’s a 1.6 16v, not sure if it is harder but it’s probably a bit more complicated than the 2.0 8 valve since it for some reason has 2 timing belts, on short one for the exhaust valves i think, and one long one for the intake and waterpump etc. No need to take out the engine though, you just do everything from behind one of the wheels after having removed one engine mount and supported the motor
It seems you're a little confused about how pricing works in the automotive repair industry. Allow me shed some light on that subject for you; Labor cost is based on time ⏰️. The time each job should take is estimated by the manufacturer. That information is sold/leased to repair shops so your shop knows what is fair to charge. E.g., An engine swap may call for 7.2 hours, while a timing belt service for the same vehicle might call for 5.0 hours. That time is then multiplied by the shops Labor Rate. Let's say your local shop's labor rate is $90/hr. If the timing belt is a 5 hour job x $90/hr, then the labor cost is 450.00.
I don't live in the US, but knowing the market of used engines I would almost always repair my own engine rather than swapping, since unless my own engine is completely seized and scorched a swap engine can have hidden defects and need repairs that take more time and money than the original problem - so unless the bottom end is completely wrecked, have a hole in the block, I'd go for a repair :)
@@do-it-dave I agree and Matt is a great representation of that. You can get paid what you’re worth without overcharging the customer. Mechanics glorify themselves sometimes.
@@rcwrecker78 nah he's worth double that, he just doesn't know it yet. It's a pretty easy formula, book time × hourly rate. This engine pays a minimum of 11.3 hrs for R&I according to Chilton labor. At my rate that is 1,356 just in base labor. Wouldn't touch it for less than that because I know my worth and what it actually takes to do this job correctly. He will eventually learn he is undercutting himself.
@@do-it-dave I can’t speak for him but I’m pretty sure he knows his fees are lower than most yet he still stays his course. That’s commendable. Question. Chilton, are those standards for shops or individuals? For a shop I guess that’s in the realm of right. But, they have overhead and have to pay their tech(s). Still, I don’t feel that it takes from the fact that anyone with confidence and the correct procedure for the task can’t do mechanical work. TH-cam is very informative as is the web.
@@rcwrecker78 it's industry standard whether you're a one person shop or 15 tech shop. It's what the manufacturer says it takes. Now if an individual wants to give away their valuable time at less than half rate that's up to them. But if they want to run a successful growing business that won't fly.
We need more affordable mechanics like him! Because one of the comments by modernlifestyle is absolutely right. A shop can easily charge 5k easily for an engine swap. Yes paying that price is crazy but it is the sad reality for some people in certain parts of the states or anywhere in the world actually.
I do through 3rd party finance companies. When I first started, I did it on good faith out of my pocket. Well, after getting taken advantage of too many times I put a stop to that. Now I get paid and they fuck their credit if they don't pay.
I might have just had the head rebuilt. Anytime you put a used motor in a vehicle it's a good idea to change the timing chain anyway. I guess it really depends on if the pistons were damaged, how many miles were on the motor, and how much money I had.
i managed to catch mine before it exploded. unfortunately though, even you catch it in time it still means it needs new pistons due to the blow-by issue which means... full rebuild. junk transmission, junk engine. these things are turds with wheels
For 600 bucks this guy must have angel wings. Using the youtube money to be able to outcompete others must be the final goal. Thats actually crazy smart. Actually i just saw your subscriber count. I dont know how you put food on the table with prices so generous. Doing Gods work.
Honestly if all customers were like that. ... fukin hell life would be golden. Lol Understand what's the issue, not worried about what needs to be done and cleared the work. No issue paying for the job. Honestly that goes a long way in my shop. I treat everyone the best I can but I'll always go out of my way for a good customer.
$600 for an engine swap?! Damn, I do the same as you, and would have paid you that to pull the 4L out of my Ford Ranger! Had to use a 4 foot extension and ratchet wrench with a pipe just to disconnect the transmission. A real pain in the ass!
Love your videos man! You give great advice, are really kind to customers and you seriously don’t overcharge them. I agree with the others! Part two and you could make money from these vids!
my dad had a 2009 traverse. WORST chevrolet he ever owned (constantly in the shop for CEL issues O2 sensors the works) one day his girlfriend at the time was getting in it after shopping and it just sounded like this.whirled over like it had zero compression. timing chain is a $3500 job for that vehicle. he had the work done, and the SAME DAY he got it back, the CEL came BACK ON for the oil pressure warning he had when he got the car and got told to keep driving it and that it was a computer issue. low and behold, he was driving it one day after all that and got on it to pass someone and BOOM! spun a rod bearing. the battery apparently died after because ALL the electronics in the vehicle shut off. we got pulled over, had someone we knew come connect a battery charger to it, and got it started. all we could hear was it knocking away. 219,000 miles and it was done for. it drove another 5 or 6 miles to the house where the guy who jumped the car lived (family friend we were going to help that day anyways) got it on a trailer within the week and got it back to the house where it sat for about a year before he decided to try it again. still knocked but still had all the oil pressure and it 100% was a spun rod bearing as it had been a little low on oil when he got on the throttle.
Good luck to you and I hope you go far with your trade. Its hard to find honest mechanics. Even harder to find ones that are willing to work in your driveway.
Stop. Please. When you do this every day of your life you can do this job in four hours. That's over $100/ hour. He's doing fine. He wouldn't be in his position if he wasn't doing OK.
@@Wolfcone You're not doing an engine on one of those in 4 hours. I've owned a shop for almost 20 years. Been in the field almost 30. Have had dozens of techs over the years. And we've done plenty of engines in these piles of junk. No one is a knocking out that engine job in 4 hours. Especially without a lift. And you have no idea what his finances even look like.
I am not trying to rip people off because you are a angle and helping people, you are the best example of a human...... But you can't charge $600 to swap a engine, That is insane! unless you are planning on doing it CRAZY cheep for people just so you can get views and make the money off of social media as a result? Then fine, ok charge $600, But if not? you heard her, she was ready for $1000.
I believe matthew can charge his customers WAY lower prices for labor because he gets paid off of youtube and documents it, it really is a win win situation for both parties and us eager to learn more about mechanical issues keep up the videos!
I'm currently working on this exact engine in an Equinox and it has the same problem. It jumped time due to chain stretch and bent every intake valve in the head.
When he said "Eco-Tech", he didn't have to go any farther. The timing chains ALWAYS break. Mine cost me $3500. DO NOT SWAP ENGINES because you'll have the same problem, and you don't know the condition of the engine, you're swapping...
@@alexandergunaka666my buddy had the same engine in an Equinox that ran to 147k with nothing but oil changes and two $50 sensor replacements its whole life until it t boned and totaled. The problem with the engine is if you go according to the oil life indicator your internal components are going to get trashed. This eco tech is practically hard on engine oil .Key is to change the oil @ 30-50% oil life and drain and fill the transmission fluid every 30k and the vehicle should last for a while.
@@mcompton2010 Proper maintenance doesn’t fix poor engineering and build quality. Just cause you’re an exception doesn’t make you the standard. My mother drove her altima up to 220k before the cvt went out, doesn’t mean nissan cvt’s are reliable.
Where's pt. II ??? Also, how can you afford to stay in business at those rates?! You ARE incorporated and insured, I hope... Anyway, you've convinced me that I'd NEVER want to be a mobile mechanic. I hate the idea of being on someone else's turf, having them watch, doing the phone call to the relative, AND having to work outside while trying not to make a mess on their property...
He's a mobile mechanic, what do you expect? Most people call him because they're broke. They'll just bypass him and go to a pro shop if he starts charging pro rates.
@@michael931damn meanwhile I get diagnoses for free here in Cali, it’s about knowing your mechanic and building a relationship, plus my mechanic knows that if I’m calling up it’s bc it’s a job that I can’t handle aka internal and electrical byllshit
@@nodak81nah. You don't know what you're talking about. He deserves "pro" rates because he is a "pro". We charge more for mobile than if they bring it to our shop.
Why so people can lose more money? If he's ok with helping people and still making good money for himself why does that bother you? Maybe he can take in more big jobs at a lower rate
@@Carlitosway211 I’ve watched multiple videos I think he genuinely cares of his customers and doesn’t up charge or say it also needs this and that trying to hustle i get it we all are trying to make a living but yk
The tensioner on the back of the head is notorious for getting stuck due to poor maintenance. A few gentle taps on the tensioner bolt with a 3lb generally solves it before this happens. You can hear it every cold startup. Sounds horrendous.
When he said $600 to swap out an engine, first words out of my mouth were “Come to my house!” Close to 12 years ago, I paid $800 for a yard engine, but over $1200 to get it swapped out. Two years ago, I got a used trans for $900, and it cost me almost $1300 for that install. This guy is either full of love for his fellow man, cheating himself, or lowballing the community to take customers from the competition. Or maybe he just likes working for nothing.
Those Ecotec GMC and Chevy are notorious for timing chain disaster. Number one reason: lack of regular oil changes. Also, the way those engines are built is a contributing factor. There is a higher probability for a Honda and Toyota engine to outlast a GMC, Chevy engine because of their design. Im a mechanic nyself and have seen this. But, regardless with these interference engines, changing the oil even before the time interval is preventing a disaster. Some dealerships "recommend" after 5k and even 10k with fully synthetic, don't ever do that....dont wait until you hear that pop sound.
You're a good man and an honest mechanic. Thanks my friend. This is good to see. I subbed and I hope a ton of people sub here and use him for your mechanic needs in his area
A professional mechanic wouldn't voice shock and dismay to a customer. You keep it internal. The more shock you relay to the customer, the more likely you are to have them say "I'll buy another car" and turn a repair down, or lose confidence in your repair. It almost cries you are hard selling the lead up to buying a "new" engine. Don't taint the business. You are clearly doing a great job at a decent rate. Keep the good work up, but please, don't be that guy that oooooooooh's at a broken lifter.
Just had to Swap our '05 Scion Xb's Engine with an '06 Scion Engine for $450 with 137k miles, plus $1100 for approx. 15-17 hours of labor charged by the Mechanic... So 1400 sounds like a pretty generous deal, considering the horror stories friends have told me about their Mazda and Subaru Cars. Also heard Mazda parts/labor run expensive, too.
working for gm I see this everyday of my life. the motors are notorious for timing chains and even if you fix that it will still burn oil. horrible engines don't buy one. I only work for them I don't sell them or make them so don't judge me lol
I know nothing about cars n mechanic stuff, but ngl I almost feel bad reading these comments about how he’s undercharging :/ But I’m sure he gets so much more consistent work and great clientele over big shops so I hope it pays off for sure
Yeah a used motor then do the timing chain and guides on that motor while the motor is out to hopefully prevent the same thing from happening again. So still going to need more parts other than just a motor to get that job done... 😂
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1400 for a total engine swap??? this guy is the most generous guy I know. Any shop would charge 5-10k.
5-10k? youre crazy lol
@@grim86 I bet you $50..I'm serious. I'll venmo you. Call a reputable shop and ask them how much they'd charge for this exact repair. It will be a minimum of 5k.
@@grim86He's right, and you're out of touch.
That's the going rate, ESPECIALLY for anything made after about 2008.
Shit is expensive
@@supramanx1997Get ya some rednecks that actually like turning wrenches and some beer. You’d be amazed what two of them can do in a day.
a shop wanted 15k to swap my trans in my e46
Only $600 to swap the whole engine? If it was a dealer they’d charge you your first newborn
He's working for peanuts.
$600 is just the labor. Where is he gonna do the swap?
@@shakey2634 Like I said, he's working for peanuts.
@@Carlitosway211 He has lower prices so he can attract more customers, $600 for an engine swap is pretty good. Lets say it takes him 5 hours that's $120 an hr
even if it took 7 hours he's still making $85 an hr
Don't know what kind of peanuts your eating but they must be fkn huge cause bro is swimming in money
@@terrywood2593 I can’t speak to how long it should take to swap an Enclave engine in a proper shop, but I can speak to this…..How many times must work stop to go get another part that is discovered to be broken or missing? You might have to wait days, like with the fuel injectors in this case. Working in a driveway, in Oklahoma, in the summertime, if the thunderstorms don’t slow you down, the heat will. Mr. Parker has taken on an important job (mobile mechanic) and doesn’t seem to shy away from large projects. In the few videos I’ve seen it appears he is knowledgeable and gives great value for money. Clearly his customers are happy. He’s got my respect. Working too cheap? I think he’ll find that sweet spot that keeps him busy enough and is worth his time. If the market can’t provide that I’m sure he’ll have no trouble finding work elsewhere.
If dad heard that noise and still replaced the starter, I think you're giving him a lil too much mechanic cred lol. Props for the effort tho.
I think he was being hopeful.
He knows how to turn nuts a bolts, doesn’t know shit about cars tho lmao
It's that let's hope this fixes it or fffuuuu
Her Dad loves his girl and had to do SOMETHIN 😂 but swallowed his pride and called in a pro. And the daughter is sweet. This is def a feel good video
"Its the alternator always the dam alternator"
Thank you for being an honest mechanic. You guys are few and far between
Broke a timing chain in a coyote last year. Ford wanted $14,000 for a swap. Got a junkyard engine for $3,000 and did the swap myself. My time is worth way more than 600, and I believe yours is too sir.
I've herd nothing but bad news about junkyard engines good to hear one good story
@@jayskrills7375work in dealership shop. 19 year old gets hired as tech. 19 year old drive Mom's manual Impreza. 19 year old blows up Mom's engine. 19 year old puts junkyard engine in Impreza after a couple weeks. The next day its leaking a quart of oil an hour when it drives.
He got fired like 2 weeks after that cuz he was cooked and would forget the most basic shit like making sure a drain plug is actually in...
you got a junkyard coyote for 3k? Maybe I need to go junkyard hopping. Got a roller miata needing an engine.
@@QmarcesQthat would be a crazy build, on the same level as a ls swap
You broke the main chain or the secondary chain? How did this happen?
She was like oh honey I don’t need payments I pay in full. You go girl lol
dumbest comment so far
@@water3366 wtf? How so? Yours is the dumbest comment so far now my guy. Always that one who gotta be negative for no reason huh? 🤡🤡🤡
@@water3366 sick focus dude, my grandmas daily goes faster then that
@@asaprulers226 virgin reply
@@asaprulers226 lmao you scared him
Never good when Matt says "Here's the deal..."
Someone else says that too. Someone higher up
Yeah if he ever does merch, he should have that as one of the phrases on the clothing. 😅
600 for engine swap is crackhead price 😂
Right, even 25 years ago it cost $1000 for a swap on a carburetor engine with no electronics.
@@user-xk4vt9ye8j and I got the motor and transmission for 2600$ lmfao
And he offered a "payment option" for 600. Dude is F-ing himself in the A destroying his body for peanuts. That barely even leaves wiggle room for shop supplies, seals, gaskets, detergents, travel, vehicle wear n tear costs, etc. Hopefully, the ad revenue from YT and donations compensates his losses. Praying for this man 🙏
@@YuckFou0x0FFFFsometimes being kind is worth it, only he can decide that
Here in Canada, I'm told you're looking at at least $3,000 plus labor for an engine swap and that's with a used engine which most mechanics don't reccomend since you never know the history on it, it could die the next day on you for all you know.
He asked if it happened while she was driving and she told a whole story about the insurance
Welcome to customer service 😅 as a cashier I don’t really mind it…but the line of people behind you trying to check out kinda do 😂😂 some people need someone to talk to I guess.
That’s why you stay away from black women. They’re drama queens
short answer was yes
Engine’s broke, but that motor mouth still works.
@seabeeeff I caught that too. I personally would have told her to answer my question and tell her the insurance issue has nothing to do with my question.
You need to upload the part 2 to a lot of your videos my guy. I'm guessing youtube isn't your main platform, but seriously your videos will blow up once the algo catches them.
For real
Nahh they will blow up for sureeee just a waiting game at this point
Definitely, a honest mechanic 👍
@oxygen454 Yea he's legit. You don't see many legit mobile techs.
For your satisfaction or his?
$600 to replace a motor is 1990's prices. I wouldve charged at least a $1,000.
You wouldn't have charged anything because she'd tell you to take a hike.
@@nodak81 Thats fine with me, I wouldn't wanna work on that POS anyway. On to the next one...👍🏾
@@nodak81 She also said herself, that she was thought it was a $1,000
@@nodak81perfect, wouldn't want to waste my time anyways. Plenty of other work that pays what I deserve.
@@do-it-dave 100% These fools think they're doing us a favor just because they bring their vehicle to us.
I bet he wanted to punch the air when she said I was I thinking 1000 dollars 😅
Yeah, cuz she said it like she thinks the motor is included.
Mate you need to put more longer videos of the fix on here,you will grow massively coz your a good genuine mechy
Scrap the longer videos I think he needs to work on his customer service area, he knows what he's doing whi h is very good! But when he tries to explain stuff or talk he cuts off a lot and make him sound indecisive
@@josemolina3858It’s the way he’s editing the videos. He’s saying something then skips to another part and forgets he has to complete the sentence he was on. The editing back home on the computer is time consuming and a lot of guys don’t want to spend more of their short free time cropping the videos. Where I’m bothered is the lack of part 2. Gonna see if it’s there
Oklahoma prices are a real thing. Prices are the same or lower than the national average for most things. Labor is particularly cheaper. Sometimes it's even worth it to drive across the country to get things done or detour a road trip through that state for the same reason. Whether it's auto mechanic work or health care, it's almost always a savings
Loads of these modern engines here in Europe (UK) have weak rockers that break when pistons hit to save doing worse damage. Usually they need valves, rockers, chain kit & they’re good.
Some end up rotating cam lobes, some break the assembly that holds the rockers (that’s what happened to my Ford Mondeo). Once a car hits a certain age though it’s just not worth it.
I'm a mechanic and I'm currently working on this exact problem on the same engine. It jumped time due to chain stretch and bent every intake valve in the head.
I wish this guy was in the uk , he would be overrun with work , no bullshit , and doesn’t rip you off
Engine R&R book time is 13.3 hours man which includes transferring usable parts. That's bare minimum $1100 for labor and I charge half as much as shops in my area.
I need to scream this as loud as i can. Some of you might not believe this but us technicians care so much about the cars we work on. A majority of us take immense pride and always think of the customer. That being said the customer service side of dealerships i.e. the service writers are 9/10 just people who have a desk job and they have zero emotion or investment in the actual work being done. They do not care about you because this is just a job for them.
Fucking nailed it on the head! I do this not just because I love working on cars but I like to know I'm helping someone who doesn't share the same skill set. Hell when I'm not at work wrenching, I'm at home wrenching. If I'm not wrenching at home you, bet your ass I'm watching videos like this or looking at cars on facebook. I would say 99% of technicians and mechanics got into this field for a similar reason. This isn't a low investment, high return career when you start. This is a career that once you're in it for 3 to 5 years you're most likely going to be a lifer.
You have a great way with people Matt keep it up
Matt, you are a class act man. People like you are rare. I am glad to see there are people like you still out there.
$600 for an engine swap? That's crazy I wish I could get that price here in Seattle!!!
Well. Mechanics there have to charge more because there tools are getting stolen every night 😂
@@Scummy_shovel haha you are 100% right about that, the thieving is crazy here!
They wanted to charge $12,000 for my ford flex motor. I’m in Seattle metro too. Prices are crazy here
@@joshmarsh1712 god-damned $12,000!!! That's ridiculous!!! Did you call other shops for a quote?
Nope. Sent the car to a junk yard. 😢
Try again with another car!
Lots of talk about mechanic work being easy. It is if you do it as a hobby, do jobs you want and no rush. Try doing it professionally every day and you will see it differently. I know, I was like that too, hobby mechanic for many years then decided to do it for a living. Its just not the same.
Except when its not a hobby you know what the fuck you're doing most of the time since you do it 8 hours a day, so its so much quicker to do.
@@Sup3rman1c So you should expect to pay professional rates then, not shadetree.
In some cases these motors don't crunch parts.Depending on the mileage, take the valve cover off, see if you can set the timing back and restart the vehicle. If you can, a broken chain guide probably caused it. Get new guides both chains and a new tensioner from GM. Locktite the guide bolts, GM didn't. Thats usually why this happens. A used engine could do this again.
Love customers that ignore terrible noises until everything is destroyed
You made the right choice, tech for over 20 yrs,not worth going thru change out
Only $600 for your labor?
I think $1000 is still a very fair price for both you and the customer.
100%.. He's working for peanuts while simultaneously devaluing the industry.
He’s not devaluating the industry. Mechanic work isn’t hard it’s just intimidating to people. We need more guys like this to keep the industry honest.
@@rcwrecker78 If it were so easy there wouldn't be so many bad stories. And it's definitely not easy on the body. Working for peanuts does not equate to being honest.
being dishonest and extorting people for thousands = bad mechanic
being honest and charging what you think the job is worth = bad mechanic, devaluing machanic work
you just can't win, can you? why not let a man do his job and charge what he damn well pleases for it without having to accept complaints from people who arent involved?
@@ARockyRock Your first example makes no sense. Being dishonest in any capacity, in any field, makes one a bad (insert position).
He's not just hurting himself with those prices.
600 to swap it? You’re amazing, i was charged something 450 for a timing belt job on my golf, excluding parts.
Massive variables in these jobs, if you golf is an older 4 cylinder 8v it's one of the simplest t belt jobs out there. Newer model with a V6 requires engine removal.
@@GTIFabricit’s a 1.6 16v, not sure if it is harder but it’s probably a bit more complicated than the 2.0 8 valve since it for some reason has 2 timing belts, on short one for the exhaust valves i think, and one long one for the intake and waterpump etc. No need to take out the engine though, you just do everything from behind one of the wheels after having removed one engine mount and supported the motor
It seems you're a little confused about how pricing works in the automotive repair industry. Allow me shed some light on that subject for you;
Labor cost is based on time ⏰️. The time each job should take is estimated by the manufacturer. That information is sold/leased to repair shops so your shop knows what is fair to charge. E.g., An engine swap may call for 7.2 hours, while a timing belt service for the same vehicle might call for 5.0 hours. That time is then multiplied by the shops Labor Rate. Let's say your local shop's labor rate is $90/hr. If the timing belt is a 5 hour job x $90/hr, then the labor cost is 450.00.
@@YuckFou0x0FFFF I know that, no need to explain. It’s still quite cheap. Changing an engine is alot of labor.
600 bucks for a swap. Damn. My man must work for fun
You need to up your prices man. You’re too nice, $600 is definitely a lowball deal
I don't live in the US, but knowing the market of used engines I would almost always repair my own engine rather than swapping, since unless my own engine is completely seized and scorched a swap engine can have hidden defects and need repairs that take more time and money than the original problem - so unless the bottom end is completely wrecked, have a hole in the block, I'd go for a repair :)
Am I the only one, who sees that this is a, how important a daddy is in a girls life ! 😊
This is heart breaking. I hate hearing a car the needs a new engine.
2018 Chevy Suburban needed another transmission just short of 5k, slivardo transmission 5k.
Nice to see that there are honest people out there. Your honesty and straight forwardness is commendable.
You can be honest and still get paid what it's worth. That's why we have book time. He'll eventually learn not to give away his labor.
@@do-it-dave I agree and Matt is a great representation of that. You can get paid what you’re worth without overcharging the customer. Mechanics glorify themselves sometimes.
@@rcwrecker78 nah he's worth double that, he just doesn't know it yet. It's a pretty easy formula, book time × hourly rate.
This engine pays a minimum of 11.3 hrs for R&I according to Chilton labor.
At my rate that is 1,356 just in base labor. Wouldn't touch it for less than that because I know my worth and what it actually takes to do this job correctly. He will eventually learn he is undercutting himself.
@@do-it-dave I can’t speak for him but I’m pretty sure he knows his fees are lower than most yet he still stays his course. That’s commendable. Question. Chilton, are those standards for shops or individuals? For a shop I guess that’s in the realm of right. But, they have overhead and have to pay their tech(s). Still, I don’t feel that it takes from the fact that anyone with confidence and the correct procedure for the task can’t do mechanical work. TH-cam is very informative as is the web.
@@rcwrecker78 it's industry standard whether you're a one person shop or 15 tech shop. It's what the manufacturer says it takes. Now if an individual wants to give away their valuable time at less than half rate that's up to them. But if they want to run a successful growing business that won't fly.
Good job taking care of a good family....we need a mechanic like you in our area!!!
Interacting with customers is a real skill .
Lot more interesting than interacting with the idiot coworkers
We need more affordable mechanics like him! Because one of the comments by modernlifestyle is absolutely right. A shop can easily charge 5k easily for an engine swap. Yes paying that price is crazy but it is the sad reality for some people in certain parts of the states or anywhere in the world actually.
Interference engines requires a Timing Chain replacement schedule, most owners neglected that part of car servicing.
Not all of them. Most are rated for the life of the engine.
You just got a new subscriber! And that lady was a cutey and looked very honest! You did her justice!!! Glad to see good people helping good people!!!
You openly offer payments? Hell no lol
I do through 3rd party finance companies. When I first started, I did it on good faith out of my pocket. Well, after getting taken advantage of too many times I put a stop to that. Now I get paid and they fuck their credit if they don't pay.
We do payments. One easy payment of the full price 😂
Yeah I avoid the larger jobs. I tend to do better having just a few small ones each day. Too much headache.
I might have just had the head rebuilt. Anytime you put a used motor in a vehicle it's a good idea to change the timing chain anyway. I guess it really depends on if the pistons were damaged, how many miles were on the motor, and how much money I had.
Timing chain is always an engine swap. It's awesome how you explained why.😊
i managed to catch mine before it exploded. unfortunately though, even you catch it in time it still means it needs new pistons due to the blow-by issue which means... full rebuild. junk transmission, junk engine. these things are turds with wheels
For 600 bucks this guy must have angel wings. Using the youtube money to be able to outcompete others must be the final goal. Thats actually crazy smart. Actually i just saw your subscriber count. I dont know how you put food on the table with prices so generous. Doing Gods work.
i think he quoted her for just labor.....
Or a bad drug habit. 600 in labor. That's how much my side girl charges me daily
@@alanmendezca cope
Honestly if all customers were like that. ... fukin hell life would be golden. Lol
Understand what's the issue, not worried about what needs to be done and cleared the work. No issue paying for the job.
Honestly that goes a long way in my shop.
I treat everyone the best I can but I'll always go out of my way for a good customer.
$600 for an engine swap?! Damn, I do the same as you, and would have paid you that to pull the 4L out of my Ford Ranger! Had to use a 4 foot extension and ratchet wrench with a pipe just to disconnect the transmission. A real pain in the ass!
Those Chevy motors go for a few thousand bucks used , Well at least where I’m from
the first problem is its an ecotech.
Newer ones are better
@@RigginTheRod010 I doubt it, the only Chevy 4 banger that has been somewhat decent is the cobalt ss motor
Love your videos man! You give great advice, are really kind to customers and you seriously don’t overcharge them. I agree with the others! Part two and you could make money from these vids!
While you are the most wholesome guy I've ever met not trying to rip anybody off
$600. Drugs aren't cheap and always needed.
Sad for the family but you are taking good care of them. They'll be back on the road safe and good feels all around. 😁😁
my dad had a 2009 traverse. WORST chevrolet he ever owned (constantly in the shop for CEL issues O2 sensors the works) one day his girlfriend at the time was getting in it after shopping and it just sounded like this.whirled over like it had zero compression. timing chain is a $3500 job for that vehicle. he had the work done, and the SAME DAY he got it back, the CEL came BACK ON for the oil pressure warning he had when he got the car and got told to keep driving it and that it was a computer issue. low and behold, he was driving it one day after all that and got on it to pass someone and BOOM! spun a rod bearing. the battery apparently died after because ALL the electronics in the vehicle shut off. we got pulled over, had someone we knew come connect a battery charger to it, and got it started. all we could hear was it knocking away. 219,000 miles and it was done for. it drove another 5 or 6 miles to the house where the guy who jumped the car lived (family friend we were going to help that day anyways) got it on a trailer within the week and got it back to the house where it sat for about a year before he decided to try it again. still knocked but still had all the oil pressure and it 100% was a spun rod bearing as it had been a little low on oil when he got on the throttle.
Finally a honest mechanic 😊
Good luck to you and I hope you go far with your trade. Its hard to find honest mechanics. Even harder to find ones that are willing to work in your driveway.
Bro, no way you’re doing that for $600. You need to pay yourself what you’re worth
Exactly. All these people praising him wishing they could exploit him too.
Stop. Please. When you do this every day of your life you can do this job in four hours. That's over $100/ hour. He's doing fine. He wouldn't be in his position if he wasn't doing OK.
@@Wolfcone You're not doing an engine on one of those in 4 hours. I've owned a shop for almost 20 years. Been in the field almost 30. Have had dozens of techs over the years. And we've done plenty of engines in these piles of junk. No one is a knocking out that engine job in 4 hours. Especially without a lift. And you have no idea what his finances even look like.
@@Wolfcone lol no you cannot, at least not correctly. You have zero clue.
@@do-it-dave For real. Zero clue.
I am not trying to rip people off because you are a angle and helping people, you are the best example of a human...... But you can't charge $600 to swap a engine, That is insane! unless you are planning on doing it CRAZY cheep for people just so you can get views and make the money off of social media as a result? Then fine, ok charge $600, But if not? you heard her, she was ready for $1000.
I believe matthew can charge his customers WAY lower prices for labor because he gets paid off of youtube and documents it, it really is a win win situation for both parties and us eager to learn more about mechanical issues keep up the videos!
$600 to swap the motor is crazy cheap!
Damn here in l.a is minimum 1000 and they end up telling you some bs that they need to do and charge you a couple hundred more lol
Bro know your worth, $600, trying to be cheaper would come back at you.
Straight up. And he gives a warranty apparently. Not sustainable long term.
I'm currently working on this exact engine in an Equinox and it has the same problem. It jumped time due to chain stretch and bent every intake valve in the head.
Fucking hate equinox’s ever replace a water pump on one of those god gives me ptsd
modern american cars aren't too great, sadly.
When he said "Eco-Tech", he didn't have to go any farther. The timing chains ALWAYS break. Mine cost me $3500. DO NOT SWAP ENGINES because you'll have the same problem, and you don't know the condition of the engine, you're swapping...
Yes. The eco tech could be brand new and it will fry a sensor and or leak oil within a week. Those engines hate themselves.
@@alexandergunaka666my buddy had the same engine in an Equinox that ran to 147k with nothing but oil changes and two $50 sensor replacements its whole life until it t boned and totaled. The problem with the engine is if you go according to the oil life indicator your internal components are going to get trashed. This eco tech is practically hard on engine oil .Key is to change the oil @ 30-50% oil life and drain and fill the transmission fluid every 30k and the vehicle should last for a while.
I have an 11 malibu 2.4 with 280,000 miles, still has original chains. It's all about maintenance.
@@mcompton2010 Proper maintenance doesn’t fix poor engineering and build quality. Just cause you’re an exception doesn’t make you the standard. My mother drove her altima up to 220k before the cvt went out, doesn’t mean nissan cvt’s are reliable.
I flinched when i heard you try to start it😭
Great dad helping his daughter with advice on get that taken care of!!
Wow, super generous guy. Happy you are being a good human being.
U charged way too low.
what a nice lady offering to pay for an engine they don't have yet 😢
You got her dads approval 😂 thats a done deal
I was thinking $2500 being crazy generous honestly.. this guy doesn’t value his time 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
A little *lost* for words...Pay attention in school kids🤣👍
Where's pt. II ???
Also, how can you afford to stay in business at those rates?! You ARE incorporated and insured, I hope...
Anyway, you've convinced me that I'd NEVER want to be a mobile mechanic. I hate the idea of being on someone else's turf, having them watch, doing the phone call to the relative, AND having to work outside while trying not to make a mess on their property...
It could be that things are much cheaper in Tulsa. In Seattle you would be lucky to get the diagnosis for $600.
He's a mobile mechanic, what do you expect? Most people call him because they're broke. They'll just bypass him and go to a pro shop if he starts charging pro rates.
@@michael931damn meanwhile I get diagnoses for free here in Cali, it’s about knowing your mechanic and building a relationship, plus my mechanic knows that if I’m calling up it’s bc it’s a job that I can’t handle aka internal and electrical byllshit
@@nodak81nah. You don't know what you're talking about. He deserves "pro" rates because he is a "pro". We charge more for mobile than if they bring it to our shop.
Your a g bud, never change you just be you.
600????? God damn bro you’re a honest and good mechanic. That’s cheap tho bro maybe raise your prices id say
Why so people can lose more money? If he's ok with helping people and still making good money for himself why does that bother you? Maybe he can take in more big jobs at a lower rate
Being cheap asf does not equate to being honest.
@@Carlitosway211 I never stated that being cheap equates to being honest 😂 take it how you want it
@@miguelaguirre5720 If that wasn't your implication, I apologize. I just see it all the time where people do exactly that.
@@Carlitosway211 I’ve watched multiple videos I think he genuinely cares of his customers and doesn’t up charge or say it also needs this and that trying to hustle i get it we all are trying to make a living but yk
meanwhile the dealership wants me to pay $1000 to replace one brake caliper
The tensioner on the back of the head is notorious for getting stuck due to poor maintenance. A few gentle taps on the tensioner bolt with a 3lb generally solves it before this happens. You can hear it every cold startup. Sounds horrendous.
Daddy wants no part of repairing that car-lol!!
I like how the daughter has to translate everything he says to her pops.
Gotta love competent and prepared customers.
Honesty just listening to her talk… as a mechanic… I’d run away from that repair. Sounds like future trouble
Wow 600 in labor that’s incredibly cheap
In eastern Europe it's 300€
Watch you on Facebook and looked you up on TH-cam, I learn alot from you!!
When he said $600 to swap out an engine, first words out of my mouth were “Come to my house!”
Close to 12 years ago, I paid $800 for a yard engine, but over $1200 to get it swapped out. Two years ago, I got a used trans for $900, and it cost me almost $1300 for that install. This guy is either full of love for his fellow man, cheating himself, or lowballing the community to take customers from the competition. Or maybe he just likes working for nothing.
Those Ecotec GMC and Chevy are notorious for timing chain disaster. Number one reason: lack of regular oil changes. Also, the way those engines are built is a contributing factor. There is a higher probability for a Honda and Toyota engine to outlast a GMC, Chevy engine because of their design. Im a mechanic nyself and have seen this. But, regardless with these interference engines, changing the oil even before the time interval is preventing a disaster. Some dealerships "recommend" after 5k and even 10k with fully synthetic, don't ever do that....dont wait until you hear that pop sound.
You're a good man and an honest mechanic. Thanks my friend. This is good to see. I subbed and I hope a ton of people sub here and use him for your mechanic needs in his area
Gotta love an honest mechanic ❤
By honest you mean cheap... By love you mean exploit.
A professional mechanic wouldn't voice shock and dismay to a customer. You keep it internal. The more shock you relay to the customer, the more likely you are to have them say "I'll buy another car" and turn a repair down, or lose confidence in your repair. It almost cries you are hard selling the lead up to buying a "new" engine.
Don't taint the business. You are clearly doing a great job at a decent rate. Keep the good work up, but please, don't be that guy that oooooooooh's at a broken lifter.
I’d just tell her to replace the engine. Forget messing around with the head. My flat rate for swapping a motor is 1k labor minimum in California.
That's considered quite cheap enough based on the condition of the car's engine.After all it seems the family can afford it.
Haha
@1:10 smart woman 😂❤
Just had to Swap our '05 Scion Xb's Engine with an '06 Scion Engine for $450 with 137k miles, plus $1100 for approx. 15-17 hours of labor charged by the Mechanic...
So 1400 sounds like a pretty generous deal, considering the horror stories friends have told me about their Mazda and Subaru Cars. Also heard Mazda parts/labor run expensive, too.
working for gm I see this everyday of my life. the motors are notorious for timing chains and even if you fix that it will still burn oil. horrible engines don't buy one. I only work for them I don't sell them or make them so don't judge me lol
I know nothing about cars n mechanic stuff, but ngl I almost feel bad reading these comments about how he’s undercharging :/
But I’m sure he gets so much more consistent work and great clientele over big shops so I hope it pays off for sure
Slingblade: “It ain’t got no gas!”
Yeah a used motor then do the timing chain and guides on that motor while the motor is out to hopefully prevent the same thing from happening again. So still going to need more parts other than just a motor to get that job done... 😂
Lol she thought you were asking for the tea.
Such a good dude, respect!
waaaayyyy to cheap on your time for a engine swap. im doing a 6l80 swap right now for a guy at work for 800. includes the fluid and programming .
600 bucks to swap a motor good lord this guy is santa claus.
I got into a fender bender and now my engine is seized. Gonna claim it to insurance
Your videos are really entertaining and addicting to watch. I think it’s the problem solving 😊
Decent second hand motor this guys ya propper neighbourhood mechanic 😅❤
c'mon people you gotta respect the hustle