@@badasssamurai4954 It's his profession, lol. That's like saying it's almost scary how much a rocket scientist knows about rockets. But I get it, just giving you a hard time.
Have you ever had a Toyota 4.7 2uz in your shop? Was just curious your opinion on the motor. I'm interested in a used 2002 Tundra 4.7 with 140k miles it runs smooth.
Beautiful job meticulously rebuilding that engine. It sounds incredible. I have a question on the core, did Dave say it was so damaged that it couldn’t be rebuilt? If so does the customer pay another charge as a result?
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville A quote I like to share with you. “In America, the professor talks to the mechanic. They are in the same category.” - Noam Chomsky
And the dishonest Shops, you to pay for all their mistakes and related parts that didnt need replacing but were part of analyzing by process of elimination instead of analyzing with experience and test equipment. The cheaper estimates are usually going to cost more than the higher cost estimates.
Yes I agree!! I would love to see a complete engine build! You can see the complete concentration on your Son’s face as he is building them! Very enjoyable!
It's so nice to hear a vehicle repair facility that really cares about customer service. Honesty goes a long way with me, and that's where I'll go to have my vehicle serviced. Even if it costs more. That's called "piece of mind".
Not to be that guy but it’s PEACE of mind. Piece of mind is yelling at someone. But you are correct, once you find someone you trust, stick with them and treat them well. Even if they give you bad news.
Hooked after the first video. Knowledge , humility, not afraid to tell people what needs to be done the right way. Your empathy is backed by morals and standards , a lot of which people lack in all industries.
This is quickly becoming my favorite mechanical TH-cam channel. Very well filmed / edited together and Dave’s shop looks like a place I’d happily bring any of my vehicles
Always nice to tell your customers "This steering pump replacement is a 4hr job that you will on;y need to pay 1.5 on because we are there." Always nice when the customer hears that big money difference and will usually be more tempted to take advantage of it. Good Sales Advisor Training Note
Dave, you are a man with basic common sense and extremely smart; but of course, at times you have no choice in dealing with customers decisions. but obviously financial issues become a problem in some cases.
I've NEVER seen a shop drop labor like that they just stack it, then when you call em on the BS they will say...well you're doing a lot of business with us so we'll just drop it.
I've run into cheap people that even though I'm not going to charge them anymore labor they don't want to replace this or that for another 50-60 dollars in parts.
@@mrmotofy You need to find better shops. When I did Dmax stuff, I always recommended doing it while we were near it, because we did charge less time. I was even flat rate, and we charged less. I didn't always agree, but mostly it helped the customer get a better truck.
Ya but is the tech compensated? Does he get paid for 4 hours cause that’s how they make good money. Getting the jobs done quicker than it calls for so they can get another ticket in. They have to constantly pay out of pocket to work there, buying and paying off tools and equipment so I would hope they don’t lose out.
One of the main things I deal with is customers not telling the whole truth...but as we disassemble you can always see what the previous shop has done or no maintenance whatever. Be honest as a customer and shop and always try to find the best solution for everyone. Thanks for the awesome video Dave and Team!
being in the business i really enjoy the customer phone calls. i feel like i learn something every time.i see you cut a part out. id like to hear that part where you give them the bad news and how you displayed that to the customer and such! (when possible of course)
Many many shops will just fake things, say it needs to be replaced. Customers are so gun shy. Dave we love you and think you do the good works. It's hard to find the pepper in the fly poop. You can only suggest to do what you would do on your own gear. It's so tough to encourage them to do the same. I'm DIY just about anything and it's refreshing to hear the simple answers to the problems. Do what you can when it's all apart and don't cry later if you didn't do it and it fails. I encourage just about all the preventative as you won't cry as much if it fails.
Love seeing Dave go over the work with the new guy. Shows how thorough and knowledgeable he is. Love the content! Wish I could pull a motor in less than 7 hours!
I love the way you explain to the customers the truth about bad their vehicles are when you guys pull out a motor! It's always better to be transparent and let the customers know the situation and they will maje de decision about how much they love their vehicle! God bless you Dave and your great guys up there working with you too 🙏🏾 I love to wath your videos guys and learn more about trucks, motors and transmissions. Oscar here from Jalapa Guatemala 🤙🏾
Dave really knows his shit. The mechanics working under him are very lucky you get a tutorial in every conversation. Most Boss's I have worked for could not do my job much less know all the watch outs on things I'm working on.
There's just something sexy about watching an engine being built properly... Both of my Grandfathers were mechanics, so I got to see how it should be done. Dave and his crew know how to do it right, and they do it beautifully.
I hate when a customer brings a car and says I don't know what's wrong with it to later find out after troubleshooting that the vehicle has been to another shop and they know exactly what's wrong with it
More than Half the time the customer is wrong. Deliberately misleading you because they have a feeling that it’s a certain thing. One example people constantly say ‘can you check my fuse for…’ And what they really mean is- find out why it isn’t working And if the tech starts just checking fuses- what the customer said- That ties the mechanics hands behind his back and potentially makes it so your problem will not be resolved
Sometimes people think "if I tell them 'xyz' they might try to 'get me' for something and it'll be expensive but I don't have any money so I'll play dumb"
I just had a snowmobile repaired. It cost twice as much as the original estimate ( That was a Loose estimate so no harm ) I wanted it done right. It’s older machine 2004 . I bought it used from a friend , looks showroom condition and very low miles. So I have more in the machine than I should but I plan to keep it forever. Point is things came up and it was the time to do it , most importantly I he wanted to do it right and I wanted it done right. I am simply grateful for a very high quality shop.
Love that convo with the customer those conversations will not only lead to more understanding and trust but he will remember you for life calling him and actually wanting to know the full story because a lot of shops don’t care they just remove the junk and replace it not try to prevent of find the cause excellent work as always
Our 2010 Jeep needed AC work. After pulling the dash, they found a bat in the evaporator, but they recommended changing the heater core while it was open and to change the blend door gasket. I appreciated the foresight and honesty.
Dave love your honesty and the way you stand behind your product and work. Please do more video’s like this it helps us discern if we’re being taken by a bad mechanic, I had one try and do me wrong once and I walked out about a month later I found where he sabotage my blinker’s by bending the blades over on the blinker relay unit replugged it in and moved the blinker unit over and tried to hide it but I finally found out what he did. He wanted $400 dollars to repair the blinkers and told me the steering column had to be broken down to repair blinkers I walked out on him and two months later he was out of business plus he keep telling me how honest he was over and over I had a creepy feeling about him. Thanks for your video’s.
Dave, you’re the only one on my account that has the bell lit up! Editing, customer service, skill, and crew are top notch! 👍🏻 I’m glad yall started doing videos!
Ur also 1000% right about telling ur mechanic everything. After my cp3 conversion the truck was destroyed trans temps went through the roof it built boost going down hill without vgt brake on ate fuel like it was going out of business no torque at all towing but not towing had tons of power etc. long story short shop that did conversion cut corners didn’t tune it right changed sensor output voltages to manipulate and hide engine codes so dash didn’t light up like a Christmas tree etc… went back to original shop 6 times over 2 months never fixed it. Went to another shop after a screaming match with owner of first shop. Second shop couldn’t figure it out. Third shop found the issue of changing sensor output voltages with efi live to cover up engine codes and had it all fixed in 15 minutes with a simple and proper 2014 lml duramax deleted tune and trans tune
Hey Dave, I have been to a couple of different shops before and my shop now will send me a video and show me what's wrong, what they recommend and the service manager will give me a call. It's send via text and let's me see what's wrong. I actually really like it. Makes me feel apart of the process. Anyways, great video! You have my trust!
Man this Dave character is the real deal. You can just tell by the way he carriers himself that he ain't no bullshiter and has been around the block a few times. You can just tell when a guy knows his stuff. And you can tell he surrounds himself with the best employees that you can get. Alot of shop owners can learn thing er two from this dude.
I feel like Gulf Coast Auto And Truck in League City, TX is a shop like yours. No, I don’t work there. But I’ve had second opinions from them and they always do me good, so I only go there now. Sometimes the honesty from them is brutal, but they are straight up and honest. I won’t take my rig anywhere else. Good shops are out there, just like Dave’s. Fine a good one and stick with them.
I just spent the last year rebuilding my parents first company truck. It’s a 2001 Ford 7.3 and I absolutely love the truck. I’ve never pulled apart an engine in my life and am always looking to push myself and try new things so I went and tore the engine down to the bare block, resealed and replaced everything I could to build it back up to continue to be the reliable work horse it always has been. Seeing work done like this on that motor makes me sad. I may have never done significant engine work in my life but I made sure to look up every torque spec, TH-cam video, service data I could possibly find on how to properly do the work I needed to do. I missed things here and there and exposed some problems I didn’t see at first but over time I fixed all of those issues and any problem I created I took money from my own pocket to fix it. I want to take pride in my work that I do and to do it right the first time and if I don’t, make sure I make it right in any way I can. Everyone will make mistakes, I’m only 25 and I have definitely made mistakes but I’ve learned so much from those mistakes so in the future I can do the best I possibly can. When I finish my current company projects I plan to do my biggest project yet, an actual cab off engine and body swap with some beat up trucks to make one really good work truck for myself to use. I have big plans and videos like these from you guys gives me the confidence to really push myself and just see what I can do, keep learning and keep helping anyone I can. Actions always speak louder than words and I sure have thought about just giving it all up and going back to some 9-5 but I’ve stuck it through and kept at it. Cheers Dave and crew!
7.3 is a fantastic motor. After 2000 they switched to powdered metal rods its really the only issue with after 2000. If you aren't over 400 horses, you shouldn't have a problem with them. Just a little stuff I'm learning while working on mine. Also if you start pressurizing coolant on a 7.3 check the oil cooler before thinking head gasket
As a Duramax owner, who just completed the difficult job of fixing or, the Y-Bridge not being seated is a common issue. Under boost the double o-ring seals don’t hold up, especially with mileage and blow by they get oil soaked and don’t seal tight and spit out the intake under boost.
That is a Suck job doing it in your driveway . I helped my buddy do his kids truck. All cause he wanted a aftermarket fancy painted Y bridge 🤦♂️ We were ready to burn the truck at certain points lol
I did it a while back to and didn't think it was too horrible after learned a couple things. I made a long list of details, tools, techniques, and pics of hoses with part numbers. Made a list or HOW TO sort of on DuramaxForums. Did the same with the Water Pump
I like how Dave calms down before giving bad news to a customer. I get how a professional mechanic gets frustrated with bad work, but showing frustration to a customer doesn't help.
Great channel! Keep showing the next generation how to run a successful shop.hard work, honesty,use the best equipment,hire the best people.enjoy the business that you provide! Thanks dave auto
Love ur videos, I have an lbz, the best duramax before all the smog junk was added, still stock with 365000 on it, just had the head gaskets replaced, man that was a cost, but worth every penny. The shop recommended studding the heads instead of bolts, and I approved, while in there they recommended a few other items as well , I also approved those. A shop in Fontana ca. the only shop that is allowed to work on my truck. Just like ur shop I trust what they say. My truck is a 3500 HD dually with the Allison trans. Great truck. They rebuild injectors in-house, that is the biggest part of their business. Great place. Trusting ur mechanics is everything
Nice I happen to have the same truck. Got a hold of it a couple years ago. Has a sunroof which you do not see very often, was special order from the original order I got it from. Engine has basically same mileage ,360k. My turbo was junk somehow , had them pull it out they are redoing everything a little bigger turbo cat back deletion keyway the crank and redoing all the lines , was leaking trans and power steering. Putting the cumputer screen in so I can see it real time . Making just under 700hp !! They literally sent pic of the completed engine yesterday!! Just waiting for it to be dropped in.. shoudl have a great engine for years to come! Just need to get my hands on new bed and I’m golden!
I could watch these videos all day every day . When someone asks me what my dream job would be it would no doubt be working at daves shop with the boys !
As an older diesel pick up owner, I wished we had more shops like you like your shop around. I live here in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and there are no shops like yours here in New Mexico here in Albuquerque unfortunately I have one small shop that I take my truck to work on it, but they aren’t happy about working on Chevrolet six fives every time I go in there they tell me I need to move up to the newer model Chevrolet ones that use the DEF and have all the small equipment on it and I’m not going to change my 1997 Chevrolet C 3500 with the P 400 that I put in it to change out the original engine when it came from the factory, my truck had no smog equipment at all from factory back in the day. Nothing at all the P400 that I put in it. to replace the old 6.5 diesel because the P4 hundred is brand new versus the other ones that were just factory remand so I went the other way instead of getting the factory man and the other one was actually cheaper than factory, but anyway, the shops here don’t like working on them for some reason, don’t know why but they just don’t but I wish you guys were here in Albuquerque like watching you guys work on TH-cam keep up the good work. Tell Dave to have fun down in Mexico fishing. I love fishing out in San Diego California. It’s fun down there as well. Good luck.
I’m in ABQ too. I use Jeff’s Gasoline Alley, and they’ve never let me down - for literally decades. Don’t know if they’ll take your truck, but if they do you can count on them.
So let me get this straight, you have you swapped the factory 6.5 (which is arguably one of the worst diesels to ever go in a gm), now to a p400 which is not common nor is parts availably and your mad shops won’t work on this bastard child
@@rockriveroutdoors810 Don’t know who you are really don’t give a damn but anyway the P400 in our world was highly sought after until they discontinued it people still want it is still a 6.5 diesel the guts are the same a little bit more modified but basically the same if you look it up, but at least I don’t have to rely on DEF or EGR or anything else that screws up these new engines you’re right about one thing I’ll never be able to make more than 400 hp out of this engine reliably I really don’t care. My truck is easy to work on for the most part injectors are fairly inexpensive. $45 a pop and they’re easy to get to try that with your new diesel trucks. You won’t find injectors that inexpensive anywhere for new trucks, I’ll keep my old one. At least I know it to run that all this garbage that they’re putting on these new ones 70+ years old I just find it harder to work on it. That’s why I need to find a reliable shop OK.
@@jerrydlaughrin2880 you literally can’t even give 6.5s away in the Midwest, even when running “correctly” which is rare, they are gutless pigs that can’t get out of there own way. A big block gas truck from the same era will run circles around a 6.5 and out last it with a tenth the maintenance and issues. And a gas truck regardless of year compared to what ever diesel you want to compare it to will still be largely more reliable and thousands and thousands cheaper to maintain. Diesel light duty 1 tons and less trucks such as yours should’ve never even been a thing.
Dave, you are absolutely an asset to our profession. Cool, calm, and NO foul language. I have been trying to repair cars for the last 35 years. And since watching your videos, i learned a lot. Huge Thanks for these videos. I am from Pompano Beach, Florida.
Think y’all get a lot of recognition because of your visibility on here. Makes us common folk feel good about what we can see coming out of your shop/team
Love your videos. Please don't fall into the trap of trying to generate contrived tension by putting your repairs under time constraints and fake deadlines. Can't wait for more!
Unfortunately he is supposed to be doing something with the Discovery Channel and they have turned Every show into some form of competition . But hopefully, this does not happen when this is finally on.
Great perspective videos of the machines that keep this country running. Seeing an honest and very skilled group diagnose and fix very complicated issues is a breath of fresh air. Its really how all shops should strive to be. Gives us all an idea of what goes into making a great shop and business. Thanks for the insight. As a future diesel owner I have learned more in a couple months of these videos then I ever learned about gas engines. Keep them coming.
Dave. I for one sure do appreciate the thoroughness your guys do on each and every engine you guys attack. Professiinalism at its best sir. Hats off to you and your crew.
There are more honest shops out there than dishonest ones. Unfortunately the bad ones ruin it for everyone. It’s refreshing to see people like you who care about the quality of the work. Thanks Dave
Awesome episode. You should do more on the phone content. This whole episode was informative & exciting,showed the different sides of the business (mechanic/service writer), just a great all-around episode 👍
This customer is fortunate to have taken his truck to your facility. Even if he spends 15k. that truck new is 100k and has all the bad headache systems that cost so much to maintain.
@@DavesAutoCenterCentervilleYou said that non-stock air intake means no warranty, right? C'mon, you're going to let him continue to run Chinese Amazon parts on your new motor?
This man is so knowledgeable and descriptive i listen to these at work like podcasts and then come back and watch them on the weekends. I eat this shit up!
Mine was supposed to have a broken timing chain on an engine with sacrificial rockers. Good news - bearings and bores were good. Bad news - soot clogged inlet manifold wrong clutch fitted falling apart. Turbo bearings shot All rockers worn some falling apart. It got the works.
Sitting here watching the longer video of an engine rebuild and a mystery plot sneaks in. Gotta love it. All the little things that Dave drops along the way like the aftermarket air intake fiasco are breadcrumbs to the solution. Well done.
There are so many techs out there that will go the extra mile for the customer. It's a real shame that mechanics have the reputation they do. I have personally delivered a car at 9 pm on Christmas eve. And I'd do it again. College kid trying to get home. Felt for him. But we're not all bad and not out to scam you every time
Because of this distrust in mechanics I learned to fix everything myself. I've seen so many deceived people... But I would never fix cars for someone else. It's just too hard and not paid enough...
I used to work in a garage in the UK. The owner was in his 70s. Amazing man extremely knowledgeable. When he rebuilt engines he never used assembly lube or any oil. He used to say "put it together dry, halves the break in time" we never had a failure or any problems at all with this method. Anyway Dave's attitude reminds me alot of my old boss. Love this content, thank you.
If I wasn’t my own diesel mechanic this is the only guy I would trust in the entire country. Great videos brotha keep making them I would love to watch rebuilds and engine failures and swaps.
The customer gets all this work done and they don’t want to replace a motor mount? It appears that you still have the air intake system Dave wanted thrown out.
Pleased to see a great job done, Worked with the design engineers for the duramax engine 24 years ago, doing extreme winter testing Extreme cold -30c at oil pan. Was a great time...cheers and keep at it..
I'm no mechanic, but I own a few diesels. Just came across your channel, and I love it. If I'm told I need to spend thousands to repair an engine, I rather put the truck on a trailer and tow it 1,000 miles to Dave and the team. If they say so, I'll trust it, happily pay it and have them do it.
I appreciate @5:15 when Dave says you can get a discount on labor from the mechanic/shop. But every place I have been to in and around my area just stick it to you. I an a few of my friends have been wanting to do TH-cam videos on mechanics screwing us over over the last 30 years. We have stories from driving a few miles down the road and an old starter falling out of a new tranny that should have had a new starter installed on it, too. To you need a whole new engine and took it to someone else and they said it just was a knock sensor that needed replacing. I truly enjoy your content, honesty, and work ethic Dave and all of your employees for that matter. I wish I was closer to you, but Illinois side od St. Louis is a bit of a haul.
Dave is a good man been a decent mechanic for 45 years I definitely could work in his shop he is very professional treats his help like professionals which we deserve to be treated like professionals because we all deserve to be patted on the back instead of punched in the gut like most employers do and then they don't pay us Dave is a good man have a nice day
It’s a lot of work but Thanks for taking the time to video this Dave, love this content. These are the processes we been waiting for, Excellent content!
Subscribed after Dave gave a shoutout to his new tech. This dudes heart is where it's at just great video after great video and I've only recently found his channel. Awesome 👌
That thing sounds pretty sweet boys. Dave your son poured the coal to a new motor while you were fishing. Guess that must be break in procedure. Im one of the few GM fans still around so good to see one saved from a total hacker.
Im a cummins tech even though Im out of that, Im also a retired USCG mech and have been turning wrenches for about 30 years. I learn something every time I watch one of the vids. GOOD STUFF.
I grew up with Dave’s boys and his family nothing but amazing people. They know motors❤️❤️
Hey Casey! Thanks for watching our channel. I know you're a Motörhead too.👏👏♥️
It's almost scary how much Dave knows about engine's
@@badasssamurai4954 It's his profession, lol. That's like saying it's almost scary how much a rocket scientist knows about rockets. But I get it, just giving you a hard time.
Have you ever had a Toyota 4.7 2uz in your shop? Was just curious your opinion on the motor. I'm interested in a used 2002 Tundra 4.7 with 140k miles it runs smooth.
Beautiful job meticulously rebuilding that engine. It sounds incredible. I have a question on the core, did Dave say it was so damaged that it couldn’t be rebuilt? If so does the customer pay another charge as a result?
Sadly, lots of shops out there are not competent nor honest. You’re the exception. Nice work, Dave.
Thanks 👍
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville
A quote I like to share with you.
“In America, the professor talks to the mechanic. They are in the same category.” - Noam Chomsky
And the dishonest Shops, you to pay for all their mistakes and related parts that didnt need replacing but were part of analyzing by process of elimination instead of analyzing with experience and test equipment. The cheaper estimates are usually going to cost more than the higher cost estimates.
Most shops can't afford to be this generous or having a TV show backing them up.
@@jbizzle1966
“Most shops can’t afford” to be competent and/ or honest? You either have it or you don’t. This has nothing to do with generosity.
Dave please please please keep doing videos like this. Make them longer.
We hear ya! Thanks for the feedback and for watching
Yes I agree very entertaining. I'm not an ASE certified mechanic. But i love the automotive industry.
Yes I agree!! I would love to see a complete engine build! You can see the complete concentration on your Son’s face as he is building them! Very enjoyable!
You're so right ! I could watch it the whole day ❤Vivian Hyde 😊
Dave, Been Diagnosing and repairing vehicles for 47 years. Couldnt agree more.
It's so nice to hear a vehicle repair facility that really cares about customer service. Honesty goes a long way with me, and that's where I'll go to have my vehicle serviced. Even if it costs more. That's called "piece of mind".
Not to be that guy but it’s PEACE of mind. Piece of mind is yelling at someone.
But you are correct, once you find someone you trust, stick with them and treat them well. Even if they give you bad news.
If you look after your customers and treat them fair thats the healthiest thing you can do for your business, as good service sells...
"Even if it costs more."
in the long run it usually costs less so yeah, i agree 100% with you!
Hooked after the first video. Knowledge , humility, not afraid to tell people what needs to be done the right way. Your empathy is backed by morals and standards , a lot of which people lack in all industries.
I feel passionate and humbleness from dave and down to earth
They must charge a kings ransom for service this good
This is quickly becoming my favorite mechanical TH-cam channel. Very well filmed / edited together and Dave’s shop looks like a place I’d happily bring any of my vehicles
Always nice to tell your customers "This steering pump replacement is a 4hr job that you will on;y need to pay 1.5 on because we are there."
Always nice when the customer hears that big money difference and will usually be more tempted to take advantage of it.
Good Sales Advisor Training Note
Dave, you are a man with basic common sense and extremely smart; but of course, at times you have no choice in dealing with customers decisions. but obviously financial issues become a problem in some cases.
I've NEVER seen a shop drop labor like that they just stack it, then when you call em on the BS they will say...well you're doing a lot of business with us so we'll just drop it.
I've run into cheap people that even though I'm not going to charge them anymore labor they don't want to replace this or that for another 50-60 dollars in parts.
@@mrmotofy You need to find better shops. When I did Dmax stuff, I always recommended doing it while we were near it, because we did charge less time. I was even flat rate, and we charged less. I didn't always agree, but mostly it helped the customer get a better truck.
Ya but is the tech compensated? Does he get paid for 4 hours cause that’s how they make good money. Getting the jobs done quicker than it calls for so they can get another ticket in. They have to constantly pay out of pocket to work there, buying and paying off tools and equipment so I would hope they don’t lose out.
One of the main things I deal with is customers not telling the whole truth...but as we disassemble you can always see what the previous shop has done or no maintenance whatever. Be honest as a customer and shop and always try to find the best solution for everyone. Thanks for the awesome video Dave and Team!
Well spoken👍
being in the business i really enjoy the customer phone calls. i feel like i learn something every time.i see you cut a part out. id like to hear that part where you give them the bad news and how you displayed that to the customer and such! (when possible of course)
Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching our channel
My small soul delights, in your channel, such a refreshing course, this gentleman and his staff truly love thier jobs!!
Thank you for that compliment. We do love what we do (most days 😂)
Many many shops will just fake things, say it needs to be replaced. Customers are so gun shy. Dave we love you and think you do the good works. It's hard to find the pepper in the fly poop. You can only suggest to do what you would do on your own gear. It's so tough to encourage them to do the same. I'm DIY just about anything and it's refreshing to hear the simple answers to the problems. Do what you can when it's all apart and don't cry later if you didn't do it and it fails. I encourage just about all the preventative as you won't cry as much if it fails.
Love seeing Dave go over the work with the new guy. Shows how thorough and knowledgeable he is. Love the content! Wish I could pull a motor in less than 7 hours!
I love the way you explain to the customers the truth about bad their vehicles are when you guys pull out a motor! It's always better to be transparent and let the customers know the situation and they will maje de decision about how much they love their vehicle!
God bless you Dave and your great guys up there working with you too 🙏🏾
I love to wath your videos guys and learn more about trucks, motors and transmissions.
Oscar here from Jalapa Guatemala 🤙🏾
Dave really knows his shit. The mechanics working under him are very lucky you get a tutorial in every conversation. Most Boss's I have worked for could not do my job much less know all the watch outs on things I'm working on.
There's just something sexy about watching an engine being built properly... Both of my Grandfathers were mechanics, so I got to see how it should be done. Dave and his crew know how to do it right, and they do it beautifully.
Lying to a mechanic is wild. We will find out.
As a non mechanic lying just seems like it would cost you more money. I try and tell ‘em everything I know of have done or messed up…
I hate when a customer brings a car and says I don't know what's wrong with it to later find out after troubleshooting that the vehicle has been to another shop and they know exactly what's wrong with it
More than Half the time the customer is wrong.
Deliberately misleading you because they have a feeling that it’s a certain thing.
One example people constantly say ‘can you check my fuse for…’
And what they really mean is- find out why it isn’t working
And if the tech starts just checking fuses- what the customer said-
That ties the mechanics hands behind his back and potentially makes it so your problem will not be resolved
@@chadjelliston5652a lot of people think the opposite. Lots of lying and withholding vital information.
Like swearing you don't smoke. Lol
Sometimes people think "if I tell them 'xyz' they might try to 'get me' for something and it'll be expensive but I don't have any money so I'll play dumb"
I just had a snowmobile repaired. It cost twice as much as the original estimate ( That was a Loose estimate so no harm ) I wanted it done right. It’s older machine 2004 . I bought it used from a friend , looks showroom condition and very low miles. So I have more in the machine than I should but I plan to keep it forever. Point is things came up and it was the time to do it , most importantly I he wanted to do it right and I wanted it done right. I am simply grateful for a very high quality shop.
I really appreciate the interactions with the customers, within these videos. Whether they are good or bad.
Love an honest shop with integrity.
It's easier when customers are paying you really good money to do stuff
Love that convo with the customer those conversations will not only lead to more understanding and trust but he will remember you for life calling him and actually wanting to know the full story because a lot of shops don’t care they just remove the junk and replace it not try to prevent of find the cause excellent work as always
Our 2010 Jeep needed AC work. After pulling the dash, they found a bat in the evaporator, but they recommended changing the heater core while it was open and to change the blend door gasket. I appreciated the foresight and honesty.
A bat in the evaporator! Get rid of that. That will give you a bat reputation 😂
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville😂😂
Soooooo that was a GOOD SHOP that did a BAT JOB!!! Another excellent video!!!
They really went to bat for you
Very funny, Dave
these tear down and diagnostic videos are freaking awesome. absolutely love them
Glad you like them!
Dave love your honesty and the way you stand behind your product and work. Please do more video’s like this it helps us discern if we’re being taken by a bad mechanic, I had one try and do me wrong once and I walked out about a month later I found where he sabotage my blinker’s by bending the blades over on the blinker relay unit replugged it in and moved the blinker unit over and tried to hide it but I finally found out what he did. He wanted $400 dollars to repair the blinkers and told me the steering column had to be broken down to repair blinkers I walked out on him and two months later he was out of business plus he keep telling me how honest he was over and over I had a creepy feeling about him. Thanks for your video’s.
You cannot deny Dave's passion.
Dave, you’re the only one on my account that has the bell lit up! Editing, customer service, skill, and crew are top notch! 👍🏻 I’m glad yall started doing videos!
Right on!
Communication and honesty with your mechanic is a absolutely crucial..
Ur also 1000% right about telling ur mechanic everything. After my cp3 conversion the truck was destroyed trans temps went through the roof it built boost going down hill without vgt brake on ate fuel like it was going out of business no torque at all towing but not towing had tons of power etc. long story short shop that did conversion cut corners didn’t tune it right changed sensor output voltages to manipulate and hide engine codes so dash didn’t light up like a Christmas tree etc… went back to original shop 6 times over 2 months never fixed it. Went to another shop after a screaming match with owner of first shop. Second shop couldn’t figure it out. Third shop found the issue of changing sensor output voltages with efi live to cover up engine codes and had it all fixed in 15 minutes with a simple and proper 2014 lml duramax deleted tune and trans tune
Hey Dave, I have been to a couple of different shops before and my shop now will send me a video and show me what's wrong, what they recommend and the service manager will give me a call. It's send via text and let's me see what's wrong. I actually really like it. Makes me feel apart of the process. Anyways, great video! You have my trust!
Man this Dave character is the real deal. You can just tell by the way he carriers himself that he ain't no bullshiter and has been around the block a few times. You can just tell when a guy knows his stuff. And you can tell he surrounds himself with the best employees that you can get. Alot of shop owners can learn thing er two from this dude.
Appreciate that! Glad to have you on our channel 👍
this video format was so good, love when you called the customer
Great content. Love how honest you are and how you communicate to customers. This is how all shops should be, but sadly most arent
I feel like Gulf Coast Auto And Truck in League City, TX is a shop like yours. No, I don’t work there. But I’ve had second opinions from them and they always do me good, so I only go there now. Sometimes the honesty from them is brutal, but they are straight up and honest. I won’t take my rig anywhere else. Good shops are out there, just like Dave’s. Fine a good one and stick with them.
Amen on the aftermarket air filters. Every single one I work on with that style of filter has a layer of dust in the intake tube.
I just spent the last year rebuilding my parents first company truck. It’s a 2001 Ford 7.3 and I absolutely love the truck. I’ve never pulled apart an engine in my life and am always looking to push myself and try new things so I went and tore the engine down to the bare block, resealed and replaced everything I could to build it back up to continue to be the reliable work horse it always has been.
Seeing work done like this on that motor makes me sad. I may have never done significant engine work in my life but I made sure to look up every torque spec, TH-cam video, service data I could possibly find on how to properly do the work I needed to do. I missed things here and there and exposed some problems I didn’t see at first but over time I fixed all of those issues and any problem I created I took money from my own pocket to fix it.
I want to take pride in my work that I do and to do it right the first time and if I don’t, make sure I make it right in any way I can. Everyone will make mistakes, I’m only 25 and I have definitely made mistakes but I’ve learned so much from those mistakes so in the future I can do the best I possibly can.
When I finish my current company projects I plan to do my biggest project yet, an actual cab off engine and body swap with some beat up trucks to make one really good work truck for myself to use. I have big plans and videos like these from you guys gives me the confidence to really push myself and just see what I can do, keep learning and keep helping anyone I can.
Actions always speak louder than words and I sure have thought about just giving it all up and going back to some 9-5 but I’ve stuck it through and kept at it.
Cheers Dave and crew!
We are cheering you on from Utah!👏👏
7.3 is a fantastic motor. After 2000 they switched to powdered metal rods its really the only issue with after 2000. If you aren't over 400 horses, you shouldn't have a problem with them. Just a little stuff I'm learning while working on mine. Also if you start pressurizing coolant on a 7.3 check the oil cooler before thinking head gasket
Sure, but running a business you can't take that kind of time and care, you'll starve
If I worked - had a boss like Dave.. What a damn blessing that would've been. Amazing guy, amazing crew.
My new favorite channel. Can’t get enough!
Dave, my name is David and I like your management style. Talking to each worker in the morning.
As a Duramax owner, who just completed the difficult job of fixing or, the Y-Bridge not being seated is a common issue. Under boost the double o-ring seals don’t hold up, especially with mileage and blow by they get oil soaked and don’t seal tight and spit out the intake under boost.
That is a Suck job doing it in your driveway . I helped my buddy do his kids truck. All cause he wanted a aftermarket fancy painted Y bridge 🤦♂️ We were ready to burn the truck at certain points lol
I did it a while back to and didn't think it was too horrible after learned a couple things. I made a long list of details, tools, techniques, and pics of hoses with part numbers. Made a list or HOW TO sort of on DuramaxForums. Did the same with the Water Pump
I like how Dave calms down before giving bad news to a customer. I get how a professional mechanic gets frustrated with bad work, but showing frustration to a customer doesn't help.
dave did the old switch-a-roo at the end! haha.. great video! your fishing trip is much deserved after that awesome call with your customer!!
Ha ha yes. Miles filled in for me 🐟🐠. A little fishing trip called to me. Thanks for watching
Great channel! Keep showing the next generation how to run a successful shop.hard work, honesty,use the best equipment,hire the best people.enjoy the business that you provide! Thanks dave auto
Love ur videos, I have an lbz, the best duramax before all the smog junk was added, still stock with 365000 on it, just had the head gaskets replaced, man that was a cost, but worth every penny. The shop recommended studding the heads instead of bolts, and I approved, while in there they recommended a few other items as well , I also approved those. A shop in Fontana ca. the only shop that is allowed to work on my truck. Just like ur shop I trust what they say. My truck is a 3500 HD dually with the Allison trans. Great truck. They rebuild injectors in-house, that is the biggest part of their business. Great place. Trusting ur mechanics is everything
Nice I happen to have the same truck. Got a hold of it a couple years ago. Has a sunroof which you do not see very often, was special order from the original order I got it from. Engine has basically same mileage ,360k. My turbo was junk somehow , had them pull it out they are redoing everything a little bigger turbo cat back deletion keyway the crank and redoing all the lines , was leaking trans and power steering. Putting the cumputer screen in so I can see it real time . Making just under 700hp !! They literally sent pic of the completed engine yesterday!! Just waiting for it to be dropped in.. shoudl have a great engine for years to come! Just need to get my hands on new bed and I’m golden!
I wish every mechanic was this transparent. Amazing shop and crew, Dave. Keep putting out these awesome videos. They are very motivating.
I could watch these videos all day every day . When someone asks me what my dream job would be it would no doubt be working at daves shop with the boys !
As an older diesel pick up owner, I wished we had more shops like you like your shop around. I live here in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and there are no shops like yours here in New Mexico here in Albuquerque unfortunately I have one small shop that I take my truck to work on it, but they aren’t happy about working on Chevrolet six fives every time I go in there they tell me I need to move up to the newer model Chevrolet ones that use the DEF and have all the small equipment on it and I’m not going to change my 1997 Chevrolet C 3500 with the P 400 that I put in it to change out the original engine when it came from the factory, my truck had no smog equipment at all from factory back in the day. Nothing at all the P400 that I put in it. to replace the old 6.5 diesel because the P4 hundred is brand new versus the other ones that were just factory remand so I went the other way instead of getting the factory man and the other one was actually cheaper than factory, but anyway, the shops here don’t like working on them for some reason, don’t know why but they just don’t but I wish you guys were here in Albuquerque like watching you guys work on TH-cam keep up the good work. Tell Dave to have fun down in Mexico fishing. I love fishing out in San Diego California. It’s fun down there as well. Good luck.
I’m in ABQ too. I use Jeff’s Gasoline Alley, and they’ve never let me down - for literally decades. Don’t know if they’ll take your truck, but if they do you can count on them.
Can always trailer your truck for service haha make a mini vacation of it
So let me get this straight, you have you swapped the factory 6.5 (which is arguably one of the worst diesels to ever go in a gm), now to a p400 which is not common nor is parts availably and your mad shops won’t work on this bastard child
@@rockriveroutdoors810 Don’t know who you are really don’t give a damn but anyway the P400 in our world was highly sought after until they discontinued it people still want it is still a 6.5 diesel the guts are the same a little bit more modified but basically the same if you look it up, but at least I don’t have to rely on DEF or EGR or anything else that screws up these new engines you’re right about one thing I’ll never be able to make more than 400 hp out of this engine reliably I really don’t care. My truck is easy to work on for the most part injectors are fairly inexpensive. $45 a pop and they’re easy to get to try that with your new diesel trucks. You won’t find injectors that inexpensive anywhere for new trucks, I’ll keep my old one. At least I know it to run that all this garbage that they’re putting on these new ones 70+ years old I just find it harder to work on it. That’s why I need to find a reliable shop OK.
@@jerrydlaughrin2880 you literally can’t even give 6.5s away in the Midwest, even when running “correctly” which is rare, they are gutless pigs that can’t get out of there own way. A big block gas truck from the same era will run circles around a 6.5 and out last it with a tenth the maintenance and issues. And a gas truck regardless of year compared to what ever diesel you want to compare it to will still be largely more reliable and thousands and thousands cheaper to maintain. Diesel light duty 1 tons and less trucks such as yours should’ve never even been a thing.
Wish we had a shop like yours in Reno. Love your straight Forward honesty !!!
I've got an 06 2500hd lbz. Gotta love the gmt800 platform especially the dmax.
GMT800s are the best
Dave, you are absolutely an asset to our profession. Cool, calm, and NO foul language. I have been trying to repair cars for the last 35 years. And since watching your videos, i learned a lot. Huge Thanks for these videos. I am from Pompano Beach, Florida.
If I ever need a motor rebuilt I am driving it to your shop to have your guys do the work.
Quite a team you got there Dave, the key to success is great people.
Don't lie to GOD, attorney, doctor, therapist, nor your mechanic!
Amen!
Attorney's always lie 🤡 mechanic all the one's you mentioned 😂😂
God, what an asshole…
I've told them that so many times why did GOD MAKE MECHANICs to fix Satan's world ll😂😂😂😂
Shouldn't lie ..not because of man ...because of lake of fire..be not deceived...seek the savoir Jesus christ
Think y’all get a lot of recognition because of your visibility on here. Makes us common folk feel good about what we can see coming out of your shop/team
Love your videos. Please don't fall into the trap of trying to generate contrived tension by putting your repairs under time constraints and fake deadlines. Can't wait for more!
Unfortunately he is supposed to be doing something with the Discovery Channel and they have turned Every show into some form of competition . But hopefully, this does not happen when this is finally on.
Great perspective videos of the machines that keep this country running. Seeing an honest and very skilled group diagnose and fix very complicated issues is a breath of fresh air. Its really how all shops should strive to be. Gives us all an idea of what goes into making a great shop and business. Thanks for the insight. As a future diesel owner I have learned more in a couple months of these videos then I ever learned about gas engines. Keep them coming.
The ram air intake callout 😂
A shame they put the crap back on, Dave said they'd put factory parts back on
I felt that in my soul 😂
@@Prowbar Dave was on vacation when they did final assembly 😂
@@JackTruitt yeah, that must be it haha
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Dave. I for one sure do appreciate the thoroughness
your guys do on each and every engine you guys attack. Professiinalism at its best sir. Hats off to you and your crew.
There are more honest shops out there than dishonest ones. Unfortunately the bad ones ruin it for everyone. It’s refreshing to see people like you who care about the quality of the work. Thanks Dave
Awesome episode. You should do more on the phone content. This whole episode was informative & exciting,showed the different sides of the business (mechanic/service writer), just a great all-around episode 👍
Thanks! Will do!
This customer is fortunate to have taken his truck to your facility. Even if he spends 15k. that truck new is 100k and has all the bad headache systems that cost so much to maintain.
This video is one of the best so far. Very cool content to see an entire job done from start to finish in one video
Dave's keenness is going to catch that Aftermarket Air Intake is back installed when he gets back from fishing!
You caught that! The customer declined new Intake👍
@@DavesAutoCenterCentervilleYou said that non-stock air intake means no warranty, right? C'mon, you're going to let him continue to run Chinese Amazon parts on your new motor?
Dave, you have got to be the most humble and genuine person i can think of good day sir
Your passion for this shows! The attention to detail and communication to the customer is how it’s done.
It's good to know that there are honest, reputable mechanics out there like Dave! Thank you!
Always an Outstanding video and presentation.
Wow, thank you!
This man is so knowledgeable and descriptive i listen to these at work like podcasts and then come back and watch them on the weekends. I eat this shit up!
Mine was supposed to have a broken timing chain on an engine with sacrificial rockers. Good news - bearings and bores were good.
Bad news - soot clogged inlet manifold wrong clutch fitted falling apart. Turbo bearings shot
All rockers worn some falling apart.
It got the works.
Sitting here watching the longer video of an engine rebuild and a mystery plot sneaks in. Gotta love it. All the little things that Dave drops along the way like the aftermarket air intake fiasco are breadcrumbs to the solution. Well done.
Glad you enjoyed it
Plot Twist: the guy who worked on the engine was the guy who designed the 6.0 power stroke 🤮🤮🤮
My dad’s got a f450 6.0 and it’s nothing but problems he got new injectors then a new motor and now it’s blowing white smoke
@@canaandanielson8863bad mechanic…. Never had issues with 6.0s hundreds of thousands on multiple trucks and worked on plenty
...and the K&N filter went back in, I see.
I love how you edify your technicians. That’s true leadership
music volume 👇
Love how you show the mechanical work and customer interaction people don't get to see both usually
There are so many techs out there that will go the extra mile for the customer. It's a real shame that mechanics have the reputation they do. I have personally delivered a car at 9 pm on Christmas eve. And I'd do it again. College kid trying to get home. Felt for him. But we're not all bad and not out to scam you every time
Because of this distrust in mechanics I learned to fix everything myself. I've seen so many deceived people... But I would never fix cars for someone else. It's just too hard and not paid enough...
I used to work in a garage in the UK. The owner was in his 70s. Amazing man extremely knowledgeable. When he rebuilt engines he never used assembly lube or any oil. He used to say "put it together dry, halves the break in time" we never had a failure or any problems at all with this method. Anyway Dave's attitude reminds me alot of my old boss. Love this content, thank you.
"Whovever you are, youre out there dude don't do stuff like this."😂
If I wasn’t my own diesel mechanic this is the only guy I would trust in the entire country. Great videos brotha keep making them I would love to watch rebuilds and engine failures and swaps.
"The Guy who had the truck before me paid a guy to rebuild the engine" "Did he get paid in Meth?"
Some fantastic content - really appreciate you guys taking the time to document it!
Our pleasure!
The customer gets all this work done and they don’t want to replace a motor mount? It appears that you still have the air intake system Dave wanted thrown out.
That is why I stick with my mechanic. He is very communicative and recommends when things need it and when things do not. A very honest shop owner.
Tip of injector that was just changed
seriously my new favorite channel on TH-cam!
The thing i like most (besides the amazing content), is how clean your work is, nothing better than working on a clean engine.
Pleased to see a great job done, Worked with the design engineers for the duramax engine 24 years ago, doing extreme winter testing
Extreme cold -30c at oil pan. Was a great time...cheers and keep at it..
Thank you very much!
My new favorite channel on TH-cam!
Me too
I'm no mechanic, but I own a few diesels. Just came across your channel, and I love it. If I'm told I need to spend thousands to repair an engine, I rather put the truck on a trailer and tow it 1,000 miles to Dave and the team. If they say so, I'll trust it, happily pay it and have them do it.
I appreciate @5:15 when Dave says you can get a discount on labor from the mechanic/shop. But every place I have been to in and around my area just stick it to you. I an a few of my friends have been wanting to do TH-cam videos on mechanics screwing us over over the last 30 years. We have stories from driving a few miles down the road and an old starter falling out of a new tranny that should have had a new starter installed on it, too. To you need a whole new engine and took it to someone else and they said it just was a knock sensor that needed replacing. I truly enjoy your content, honesty, and work ethic Dave and all of your employees for that matter. I wish I was closer to you, but Illinois side od St. Louis is a bit of a haul.
I feel like if I was to bring my car to this shop it would leave running like new. They just give off that 100% confidence vibe.
Dave, I’m in the construction business but I love the way you run your business!
Dave is a good man been a decent mechanic for 45 years I definitely could work in his shop he is very professional treats his help like professionals which we deserve to be treated like professionals because we all deserve to be patted on the back instead of punched in the gut like most employers do and then they don't pay us Dave is a good man have a nice day
It’s a lot of work but Thanks for taking the time to video this Dave, love this content. These are the processes we been waiting for, Excellent content!
Love these diagnostic, repair and complete videos.
Glad you like them!
Subscribed after Dave gave a shoutout to his new tech. This dudes heart is where it's at just great video after great video and I've only recently found his channel. Awesome 👌
Beauty Duramax. Favourite year, cab configuration and year. So nice
I see you used all ARP fasteners. That's a plus!
That thing sounds pretty sweet boys. Dave your son poured the coal to a new motor while you were fishing. Guess that must be break in procedure. Im one of the few GM fans still around so good to see one saved from a total hacker.
Nice to see such care taken. A pleasure to watch.
Im a cummins tech even though Im out of that, Im also a retired USCG mech and have been turning wrenches for about 30 years. I learn something every time I watch one of the vids. GOOD STUFF.