Buick LeSabre: Catalytic Converter Remove & Replace (Universal Fit)
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- We made the call after properly diagnosing this LeSabre, ( • Buick LeSabre: Custome... ) now it is time to get the car fixed and out the door. The OEM C.A.R.B. Convertor was way more than this car was worth so we installed an aftermarket C.A.R.B. cat to keep the EPA and the customer happy. Let's see how it turns out. -Enjoy!
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If I could bring my vehicles to you, I wouldnt fix them myself. I think thats the best complement I can give.
That's a great compliment, but then you miss out on the fun of working on your car.
@@matthewriggenbach8000 This job didn't look too fun to me...
@@sirreginaldthe4th lol!
Your welding skills are far exceeded by your diagnostic skills and class A communication skill. Your videos are fulfilling and well executed, only complaint, more Mrs O.😁
I worked out of a shop that was not licensed for five years. What kept us going was we charged the customer what the part cost us and we never charged over $40 an hour to repair. We were never out of work and we never had any complaints against us, and we fixed any screw-ups on our dime. The man who ran the place had to retire due to health reasons and we all went our separate ways, but to this day I still help my friends and neighbors by telling them what is wrong and how to fix it themselves. Kudos to you sir!
@grozbeek mose the shop always made money, everyone was always payed on time and we always got bonuses every year. We always had cars waiting and we always made sure that they were satisfied. Plus you would not believe how just the word of mouth kept us busy. As far as making money it was never about getting rich, it was about helping people who couldn't pay a dealer to fix their vehicles.
I understand,,but it hard to pay 15 thousand for a scan tool at 40$ hour
As a certified master welder, I see nothing wrong with your welds, actually they're quite good! You didn't do anything different from what we all do from time to time, ie. striking off a little extra run-out on the edge of our work....yeah we're supposed to cut the wire with our nippers, which are usually just out of reach. Proud of you, brother!
I wish all mechanics loved their customers the way you do! I get the feeling you want the best outcome for all your customers
Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm 👍
These are my thoughts !!!
I love your "doing things right for the customer" via cost considerations and ingenuity; it really speaks to your high integrity. Cheers!
well said.
Eric appears to be a good ol boy, fixing things for people while not dragging them over the hot coals. He's got my vote
Welding gloves, your hands will thank you when your 60 years old , and not all scared up from the burn marks on your skin.
Agreed!
@@robinrousseau1087 +
You know you're in excellent hands when the mechanic puts never seize on the catalytic converter studs and uses a removal clamp on the rear for ease of accessibility later. I hate aftermarket parts but in this case it was the most viable option considering the high cost of OEM. I couldn't get this kinda of service from anyone in my area. No way no how. If I could buy equity stock in SMA, I'd spend every last dime I could liquidate to get in on the ground floor. Eric O's business is takin off fast! Great video.
trying to make it easier on himself next round when the cheapo "crapalytic turdverter" fails in a year or so :))
Not actually. Eric's always been busy and he's not any more or less busy than he ever was. Living in a rural area, well to me where Eric lives isn't a rural area it's actually the Outback, he will never truly profit due to either his obvious skill or honesty. His labor rate is $70 an hour which is unheard of here in Phoenix and about half of what any dealership here would charge. Eric in Phoenix would be fast on his way to becoming a millionaire as people would happily pay for his competence and honesty. In Avoca, not so much. Think about it. In damn near every video some car that somebody screwed up (either the owner or a lousy shop) comes to Eric to bale them out. WHY? If I had a guy like Eric around and something happened to my car I wouldn't even consider taking it to somebody else yet his own neighbors seem to do it all the time. Christ had it right: "NO MAN IS A PROFIT IN HIS OWN LAND."
SATAMAN Schmidt well said
SATAMAN Schmidt what are u talking about? Do you watch his live streams? Do you listen to him speak to the people? He is often telling the tale of how he is getting busier and busier. Sometimes(before Josh and Hannah came back) he would be booked out almost a month. How do I know? Because I want to bring my car to him to work on since incompetence seems to reign king everywhere. Also, with his popularity growing on TH-cam, sponsors are now starting to take an active look at him as a viable creator. Remember the $10,000+ turn down from Exxon-Mobil so he wouldn't be perceived as a sellout like ETCG? I do because I pay attention and care. Astro, to name another, is constantly bring out new more innovative updates to their products because of Eric O. Companies don't do that if he is just "average" or mediocre. The writing in on the wall in front of you if you just STOP and take time to see it. Phoenix or NYC, isn't going to make him anymore viable. His appeal is in being the HONEST hometown mechanic that does stellar work at a fair price. Give it a couple more years and then we'll really see how this channel is flying high. And I'll be one of the few that got in at the bottom level(3 plus years ago) and laughing all the way to the bank!
You might say that I have inside information. Three years ago Eric invited me up to Avoca and I stayed at his home for a week. The reason for the invite was to discuss his purchasing methods because at that time Advance Auto was charging him more for parts than people coming in off the street were paying. I convinced him to start buying his parts from Rock Auto and Amazon and to get an Amazon Prime membership. The reason that I made this recommendation, and the only way this could work, was that Eric was booked out two to three weeks in advance back then. He had more than enough of time to look a car over, determine what parts it needed and then order the parts from either Rock or Amazon an half the cost of what Advance Auto was charging him. I set him up with Microsoft Office and we even set up a comparison spreadsheet showing what the part would cost from Advance vs. Rock or Amazon. This finally got Advance to give him decent pricing as they were losing $5K a month to Rock and Amazon from SMA one of their bigger customers in the metropolis known as Avoca, NY. This is how he got all of the Rock Auto magnetic stickers you see on his cabinet.
With respect to Astro I set that up. I'm friends with the owner of Astro Pneumatic, Steve Fisher, and his product manager Chris Pettit. I told them about this guy in New York who had what I considered to be a vastly superior TH-cam automotive channel named Eric and that Chris should contact him to use as a tester for any of their new tools since, as I distinctly remember telling Chris: "this guy could break an anvil." I personally either gave, or sold to him at my cost, all of the TOPTUL tools Eric uses in case you've ever wondered where they came from.
My comment was exclusively about $$$$$. If Eric would live in a major city, or for that matter if he was willing to fly, he could triple his income. I've been trying to get him out to SEMA for four years where I guarantee you multiple companies would be willing to shell out serious cash to have Eric in their booths. There is no doubt that being in Avoca is holding Eric back in this regard. Avoca is a charming little town, but, it's not where the action is. Don't believe me? Ask Keith DeFazio, the man who knows more about diagnosing cars than any other breathing human being that I know of.
I am a welder, you done good. Nice of you to go the extra distance to save the customer money. Not many others would
Congratulations, you earned the trust of a new customer doing the job right and fully diagnosing what was truly wrong with it. Always a good feeling when you do the right thing and they reward you with more business.
Nice to see an honest mechanic-you sir are a gem.
I totally agree.
You sir are correct
he's a rare breed, that's for certain.
Wasn't a boring video at all. Just learning how not to install a computer is worth it for someone.. Helps to avoid such carnage.
Wow, you sir are what millions of us want in a mechanic. Compelling TH-cam content indeed. It's very easy to be entertaining when you've got a pretty shiny shop, unending supplies of high end components and a never ending stream of exotica, but you made me into another another subscription. Honesty, integrity and competence . I could watch you all day.
It takes a good and conscientious mechanic to do what you have done, those people are lucky to have a professional in their neighborhood
The JOY of a helper like Hannah ! Anticipates your next 2 moves, and has everything ready, off camera.
You ask, "I need a 14mm silver socket with a short extension, a pair of Kiwi pliers, and a new roll of wire in the welder."
Next thing you know they are in your hands, no questions asked !!!!!!!
Sure does not work that way around here.
@Dansyoutube Give me a call, I'll double your profit margin.
Hannah is also a well trained nurse. She has a capacity beyond that of any normal woman.
"Your car needs an ECU." Must be the first phrase you learn at Hack University / Parts Cannon Community College... Nice work, Eric! Love this channel!
I just bought a 93 ranger and the listing said "needs computer". Told my wife, my son, my buddies it's never a problem with the computer. Got to the seller's place, popped the hood and sure enough. Need a computer. It was missing.
@@mrtrizzae I had an 87 Ranger that really did need a computer. Turned out, the windshield had a minor leak, and where did it leak onto? The computer and had it all corroded. I put sooooo much money into that Ranger. (I bought it used). I traded it in on my Hyundai Elantra wagon in 1999, and am still driving that. In fact, I just replaced the ENTIRE exhaust on it, including the cat and O2 sensors. 200,000+ miles, and still runs like a bear. Now, to get it away from the SALTY NORTH.
Parts cannon community college might be my favorite line ever
-i know right.. once i heard that motor bog down.. i knew what it was.
@@mrtrizzae -i ve had my 94 for 8/9 yrs ( just like new) interior nice,a/c blows kold..auto. yeah they'll run forever if YOU TAKE CARE IF UM !
I'm retired now but I spent over 40 years in tires and exhausts so I enjoyed this very much. Thanks..
Love your thorough attitude in all aspects of car repair. These days your kind are very scarce. It’s still a wonder that people still trust mechanics to work on their cars. It’s people like you that uplifts a regained confidence in the automotive industry. Thank u for sharing a complete repair on this customers car.
Good lord Eric, when you held the Autel in front of the camera while driving down the road I thought we were going to wreck. I really needed you to move it so I could see where I was going.
I thought I was the only one who thought "Geez, Eric, I know it's safety third, but this can't be good. Oh, wait...I get it now." I was a little sleepy, maybe.
LOL Glad I'm not the only one. That was a pucker moment.
Giving back seat drivers panic attacks since 1979
besides the skillful repairs, the pride you take in doing a good job and the excellent film making, I like the stories behind the jobs as well. this is one of my favorite channels.
I know this was over a year ago but as for the recip saw blades, I had found some by Starrett called fire and rescue. They work great on exhausts and angle iron .
A real honest mechanic! Don’t tell people they need something they don’t and are really good at diagnosing from the simplest things not just assuming something major is wrong. Still are good honest hard working people out there. Keep up the great content!
A rare honest mechanic, great to see you work dude!
Im really impressed how you fix other shops incorrect diagnostics. Im a DIYer and I love watching your videos for entertainment and useful information. My wife hates it that I watch your videos. She always says “again?!” 😬
Keep up the good work. I want to see you feed Sheba that honey waffle bread from Europe. Hilarious.
Plc0
I really like the detail you go into with your videos. The Buick LeSabre video would usually take about 10 minutes . Salutes the cousin Vinny
Love those old Buicks with the 3.8ltr. Just great cars. The ride is like driving while sitting in your easy chair in my mind.
There's just something about hearing a welder sizzle...it's almost as satisfying as hearing plastic connectors click together, you know? :>) Thanks Eric for another good one.
100% agree!
hearing a good weld is like listening to bacon cook......both are great
Getting those plastic connectors apart after 200,000 miles without breaking anything, not so much.
Well that job was exhausting....
Oh the pun... the PUN! :)
I know, he must have been fuming.
Pipe down will ya!
Oh Good Grief! ;-)
Absolutely fantastic mechanic one that knows how to properly diagnose a vehicle without just throwing Parts on and charging a customer for items they do not need unlike other shops I am impressed well done Bravo we need more people like you
Good welding! I was surprised at how good the weld looked and I'm not kiding a bit! Great job!!!
if I had a mechanic where I live who takes as much pride in his work as you do id be a life long customer.
OMG, your the first automotive channel I've seen that actually uses a cutting torch correctly!
It is a natural extension of my arm haha
try a foundry torch, much better control
SMA GIVES OUT FREE HUGS!!!! WooHoo! Eric you are going to have a line at your door tomorrow!!!
That engine was like o thank God I can breathe again
Not Boring Sir! For me, what makes a Great Video is information and thoroughness.. You covered both! Also, Welding Looked Solid to me. Great Job!
just wanted to see you floored it one time to test the cat : }
"Don't even think about it woman, you'll look like the tin man!"
Laughed my ass off!!
You never hear a mechanic say im gona save the customer money anymore. Mr o is thee best
Can't believe I sat through both videos. It was like a miniseries. But you're just so damn informative. LOL, good job as usual. Thanks for the info you put out there.
this has become my favorite channel I learn more on this than anything out there thank you Eric for all you time
Your welding is pretty good, it's almost like you have some practice at it. Either that or Hannah was a master welder this whole time and finally took pity on you...
Good welding,thoughtful in replacing the fused used to replace blown one, adding anti-seize to studs and saving customer money by using a less expensive converter. Good work repairing the alignment blocks which were installed incorrectly. I enjoyed the professional way you located and corrected the various issues with this car. Well done video and thank you for not using fowl language in your video.................
Cutting that flange with a torch...freehand, no less...
I'm impressed. Damn...you are a doctor.
Still catching up on some of the older videos . Great job and the only thing I would like to have heard was the engine revving in neutral after the converter change since the bogging was part of the reason for your diagnosis. Hearing the difference might have made it more clear why your experience told you what it was. Too bad someone with less knowledge caused the purchase of unneeded parts, but sometimes you have to learn the hard way of whom you can trust.
Thanks for your work and especially taking the time to make these videos!
Time flies. I was working at a GM dealer back in the day and I remember when we got our first all new 2000 lesabre. I thought it was ok, but I really liked the 99 and down lesabre better
Amazing attention to detail.
Thank you for the video. Always wanted to see how an aftermarket/ non bolt on cat was installed.
Never the less YOU get the job done your work is better than mine any day YOU MAKE GOOD CENTS... YOU HAVE INTEGRITY....
You glue metal with metal better than I could Eric, nice job!
Next episode - SMA's Dashcam Near Misses and Crashes! ;-) Great job Eric, hope you got yourself a new customer!
You know, many yrs. ago my Dad was a mechanic in his own "service station". I grew up in that station & learned a lot about cars. I've owned 2 stations and had mechanics work for me. None of them, except maybe my Dad, had the dedication to they're craft that I see in your LeSabre videos. I'm very impressed. This day and time, a shop might have sold the customer another computer as well as the cat. You seem like a good person. Shame tou don't practice your craft in Florida !!
Jim
Good job sir!! In a world with few professionals left, it’s good to see one with integrity & principles
With all the exhaust systems I've had and seen replaced, I've never seen someone cut off the ends of the U bolt! Nice touch!
Geoff Davies - Ha! Yes. I'm just shade-tree, so I figure some speed bumps or raised driveways should grind 'em off eventually...unless they're really long, then vice-grips and a wig-wag'll take care of them.
I don't know if you have ever walked under a car on a lift but the first time you run your mellon into one of those u-bolt hanging down, I bet you will cut them all off after that!
Your one of a kind honest person hard to find these days
you always give it to us straight and that is what it takes to be a great mechanic, no dog and pony show good job mister
I watched this car go from not even being able to turn on the lights to sounding like crap to running good. Im not even a car guy I just learn to fix what's broken but I couldn't stop watching this.
Glad to see the buick back on the road good old car, 3.8 probably still has lots of life left in it! Awesome job by the way.
watching you pull out those pin holders from the ECU was agonizing, hahah i like your videos very helpful
Where were you when I needed you! Seriously Eric, you are still the MAN! Try and teach these young men how important INTEGRITY is, especially in the CAR business! I wish all the LOT LIZARDS had at least half of what you have!
Anything that prevents having to remap the computer on that car (or any vehicle for that matter) is not boring. It's actually very informative and extremely cost effective, possibly the most expensive part on that car.
I'm an owner operator truck driver but I also have a small shop where I restore old vehicles and work on my drag car. I also repair other people's work beaters so that they can provide for their families. These 2 videos, especially the first one reminded me why I don't work on anything with OBD2. I'm NOT an electrical engineer and don't want to be! OBD1 is simple enough that I can handle it. Luckily there are people like you that are honest and know what they're doing. It's getting hard to find you guys tho...unfortunately.
As an O/O myself, when do you find time to restore cars, let alone work on other peoples stuff?
You're the best I've seen. You have passion for your work, and compassion for your customers. Keep up the good work.
I really like it when you show us a car until it's done and running again! I want to see it run :)
So I liked this one! (I like all of them though... That you don't take yourself too seriously is very charming. I like all the mistakes and the honesty. Very refreshing!)
I so learn from and enjoy watching your diagnostics and repair process. I previously watched part 1. You are brilliant! And you truly possess professional integrity.
I do love to see this in real time, thanks so much for making these videos
Very happy I found you.
Thanks for taking us along and for the demonstration of your"busting at the seams" skills!! You make it look easy. Yes, you ARE a welder!! LOL! From a guy whose never laid down a bead...
Not boring at all. Good watching how you tackle problems. Thanks.
Never say anything you post is boring, the fact that you show your work and are honest about it makes it fun to watch. Stay safe.
This video was so good that I watched it again two months later. As I said before, amazing. It is amazing that you basically diagnosed the "real" problem as soon as you replaced the fuzes in the first video.
By the way, you look like a pretty good welder to me, and I bet others have said the same thing. Good job.
I was totally "exhausted" after watching your video. Great job, sir!
It's not the friggin' space shuttle!!! Those welds are PERFECT for the job. I enjoy the video, Learn something new with every one I watch!!
You must have a customer who is not happy ! Great work !
Just by cutting off the clamp studs shows that SMA has a professional who cares!
A real true mechanic. Excellent job well done. 😊
Eric, your good at sarcasm that's what makes your TH-cam channel fun and informative. Catch ya on the next video.
Great video as usual, methodical explanation & repair. I’ve begun to watch more of your repair video’s rather than re-runs on tv. Keep up the great work, love your channel
Actually Eric, I love watching your high speed welding. I'm sure the management at my work would love me to work like that! LOL!
Great job Eric! Always professional and always looking out for the customers pocketbook. You are a rare breed my friend. Thanks for the videos! Especially the Chrysler minivans! Wife has one and you have helped me greatly! Thank you!
You're a good mechanic Eric with fine moral standards. God Bless you and your family.
ive worked on cars for over ten years. learning so much and youre so entertaining to listen to
Wish I had a mechanic like you down here in Florida! You have a great amount of skill, and value cheaper alternatives when they make sense.
It's all about helping customers out. awesome vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for all you do. When I get back to NY I want to pass by and shake your hand. Will keep you n your family in my prayer. Orlando at Houston TX area, originally from NY. I will buy your shirts n stuff to support SMA. Be safe.
If every mechanic did as thorough and honest a job as you they would be the most respected profession in the world. You are a credit to your trade and your customers are lucky. Keep it up man.
Man I think your one of the good guys working on customers cars. I really appreciate what you do and how you explain things. By the way, there’s nothing wrong with your welding.
You kick ass man! I wish I had a great mechanic like you I could see. Love your work.
These are my thoughts. !!!!
Mesmerizing. I grew up in a body shop that my dad had. He was talented, you are too. He taught me much. I'll watch more, especially when I miss him. Thx for the video. Good job. 😊
Great video. I love the fact that I got to see the whole diagnostics and troubleshooting from when the car first came to the shop, to the point where the issue has been resolved. Using the scan tool to diagnose the plugged catalytic converter is a great way of troubleshooting. I'm glad I watched this video, I learned quite a bit! Thanks!
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Richard Gill Silencer Smooth.... & SMA. .. lol I'm a fan of the Rifle Café! ☕
Cuba Rodriguez jajaja
I'm cheap: Kirkland K-cup, toast and SMA.
SMA yeah, can't say the same about Folgers! LOL
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Hello Erick the best part of your channel is you are funny and down to earth God bless you 🙏👍
as usual, you did a great job and very clean and complete- I am truly impressed and I have been turning wrenches for over 40 years
True customer care and proper diagnostics......a lost art. Btw..love plan B. Great job Eric O!! If I lived near you......you would have a new customer. And watching your videos is NEVER boring! We always learn something. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
I work as a service writer (mechanic’s secretary) at a Honda dealer. We’ve seen more that a few cars come in with aftermarket cats as the Honda units are outrageously priced. They are always botched and hacked together with poor tack welds, wrong sized adapters poorly squeezed together with dodgy clamps. It gives me renewed hope for humanity to see the time you took to properly diagnose the problem step by step. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked to customers who had their car to a shop that after throwing a random assortment of parts at it concluded “bad computer” . In my limited experience, that is almost never the problem. I will admit that part of the problem lies with customers who have no understanding of what it takes to properly diagnose a problem and can’t fathom why they should pay for your time to do so. The car should just work and the attitude is often it is more your fault than theirs that it doesn’t.
The care you invested in installing the cat. Was impressive Great job. Welds looked good to me. I think Mustie 1 would approve.
This man is an artist. Mustie is a hack.
You seem like a very HONEST knowledgeable mechanic great video i have just subbed
Thanks for showing us the "process". Even these old SMA's are great viewing.
None of your videos are boring. A great teacher.
3-4 OUT THE DOOR.
Nice repair Eric. Your exhaust pipe welds are pretty good.
I was really impressed with your work here. Great job!
OMG ! Do viewers really post comments such as "You welded that incorrectly"?!? You are a marvelous, superior, experienced, master mechanic. Your father, your brother, and you all make your living fixing automobiles. Of course you are not a master welder. It should be obvious that all you are doing is making a high-temperature, permanent air-pressure seal. The *worst* that will happen if your weld fails, is that the car will start to make a loud noise. Now a tragedy.
Nice fix, keeping the owner in mind as well as yourself. Keeps 'em coming back!
Missed making comment on the first installment of this saga, so here goes: Appreciated the mental process of your diagnosis, instead of throwing it on a parade of electronic devices you resorted to recognizing the general areas of concern and looking for the possible "why" of the problem, eventually finding the blown fuse and next, the short causing it, followed by fixing that client screw up and then rechecking the sensors and confirming a suspected problem needing attention, later. Again, resisting the opportunity to beat up on the customer, who was probably skinned by his first choice of mechanic! Customer service is too easily provided to ignore! Keeps 'em coming back and is the cheapest advertising in town!
"Don't even think about it, woman. You'll look like the Tin Man." I cried from the laughter.
This man is simply amazing at what he does and enjoy everything
It's nice to see that your honesty and expertise convinced the customer to have you complete the actual cause of the car's issue(s).
Same as last comment...I'm a home mechanic 20 yrs...would bring my cars to u in a second. Your diagnosis procedure makes cert prof jealous. Suscribed...u deserve.