Oil Leak Turned AVALANCHE! 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 5.3 4X4 Pt2
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Ray, here's a good helpful tip so that you have better control over your flexible ratchet extension: Take
a piece of heatshrink tubing that is just a little bit larger than the flex extension if not two pieces of
the same length that you need to cut it. Place the first piece and slide it over the joint and the whole
length of the total joint and shrink it down ever so slightly but not to the point of totally seizing it up.
Take the second length of heat shrink tubing slide it over top of the first one and once again, shrink
it down, ever so slightly. This way the flex joint is still somewhat flexible and not all floppy all over
the place. This way, you won't be struggling with the wasted flex joint trying to keep it on the bolt
head!! OR, you probably could get some clear silicone tubing to do the same thing or even better!!
With the silicone tubing, you just won't be heating it up. OR maybe even vinyl tubing for that matter!!
Both vinyl and silicone tubing may be found in places like Lowes or Home Depot if they have the
right sizes. Check online first before making a wasted trip.
Not trying to be a keyboard commando but just trying to provide some feedback. I feel like your videos lately are too lengthy and way too many parts. The last video was fighting the exhaust and this video was pulling the trans. In the old shop I felt like the videos were to the point and the job was completed by the end of the video, rarely a multi-part unless it was something like that Jag sunroof. Just a little difficult to stay engaged lately. Still great content and I appreciate the effort that goes into it.
@@dyizhere And yet, some of us like the longer videos. To each his own.
@@wernerpd777 I'm good with a longer videos too, I'm just having a hard time with 5-8 videos for one job. Absolutely, to each their own though. Not complaining, just an observation of the new format for me specifically.
I'm having doodaloo withdraws lol 😂 I do miss that aspect of the fine ray videos, need make a recording have it go off like every 1 1/2 minutes
Great stuff Ray. You da man,
Hi Ray you’re A magician don’t know how you do taking trans out but it’s was beautiful video and as always you and you’re families be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
555 comments hmm interesting Energies here in the comment section. To everyone that gives Ray a positive comment thank you and to those who share their mechanical experiences to help Ray fix wat ever he is working on a lil easier thats a triple thank you. It also helps us who read the comments as well.
You are definitely persistent! You always find a solution - amazing!
Try Loctite 8040 freeze/release, works brilliantly. Expensive stuff but easy use. If you wanted and have access to one a plumbers pipe freezing kit will do the same.
I've said it bofore and I say it again, somewhere in a parallel universe Rainman Ray is a brain surgeon. How you can get the socket on an extension waaaay up there on a nut you can't see, with a camera, lights and running monologue, is beyond the ordinary man's ken. Kudos once again, love you channel and your work. Hop you'll consider moving to Michigan sometime soon. I'll be your first cusomer.
As much as he loved the rusted nuts and bolts on this one, I don't see any where north being in his future.
Buddy. Not a single person wants to move to Michigan lol
This is the parallel universe and Ray daily works with surgical precision on impossible cases breathing life into the. Hence the rayism it lives!! Dr. Frankensteins got nuthin on Ray. He evokes gravity just by calling it’s name. I still want a poster with Rayisms printed on it!
@@Gizmetti --Leave Michigan--Most Likely, Northern Indiana was enough for this Sothern Boy...
Imagine Ray being a brain surgeon, and him having to say "Gravity"...
I lost a freezeplug on the back of a sb Chevy. Pull the motortrans out , separate, remove clutch, remove flywheel, remove freezeplug! Re assemble! All for a. 75 cent part! Fun,fun!
I love your videos my friend. Keep up the good work. As soon as I have spare money, I will order some of your merchandise.
What a load of work!
I worked in a transmission shop you need a 1/2 drive extra long extension with a 3/4 drive end for sockets.
Just a suggestion Ray ....place a retaining device on the converter such as a strap or bolt strip on the converter before wiggling/ tilting the transmission around as they can pop off at anytime especially when placing your hands near them ....gravity you know 😉!
I bolt a wrench to the Bell housing for that purpose.
I did the same job on my Escalade ESV several years ago. The truck was on jackstands but I was lucky to have the exhaust come right off. It took me almost 3 days by myself but it stopped the massive oil leak. I used massive amounts of anti-seize on the exhaust bolts, etc..
I’m the backyard mechanic guy that does starters radiators water pumps alternators brakes etc. on my own vehicles and in the old days before all the computer controlled systems I’m talking points lol I did more in-depth work but not much. But this is why I wouldn’t even touch something like this lol that’s when you need a man like Ray. I don’t have the patience to try to deal with all that but Ray gets it done, he’s amazing.
Great video and kid units = future camera person. Time to get them a toy camera to practise with.
I never had the skill nor the slim hands to get the top bolt without first removing the crossmember and lowering the transmission a little. You are the man.
Would have taken 5 mins to pull the transfer case at this point and been a whole lot easier to get top bolts and get trans out.
@@CodycoWeb i was thinking the same thing..
@@CodycoWeb should have talked to pros or research himself first
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@@MitchGaar butcher or surgeon, eye of beholder. never seen him accept pros advice gained from past pain.
But why doesn't he defend Floridas' homosexual special rights ?
But just ignore it. All that happens is late for dinner. Cold spam jelly anyone ?
Ha. At 8:50 you can see Sumpting Wong. He is a Chinese gremlin. Used to get into our aircraft. Yellow, slanty eyes, hard hat with a light, holding an open ended wrench. You are lucky to get a pic of him.
Nice job Ray.
You do very well without a helper.
Ray ,,,,Good Job ,,,,,,it's gooooood
Coffee and Ray = a great start to my day
You are impressive and I watch you every day. There’s nothing you can’t do it’s amazing just to watch how much patience you have, and so precise… I will always watch. It’s very educational and your wife unit is very impressive herself. She’s coming right along doing a good job.
Removing exhaust nuts. Heat to red hot then spray with water, use a 6 sided socket & non-ratchet bar, strike with hammer if possible. As seen on 'Watch Wes Work' , he is the best at working on rusted old vehicles.
You really do take on some difficult work. Clever, hardworking and brave. If there was an Oscar in your trade I'd nominate you.
Watching your videos reminds me why I don't work on vehicles anymore after 40 years in a shop 😅
or no heavy line after 40 years age.
Yep, I've just gone back to part time work at 67 to help my last boss out and after a couple years off it's bloody hard work
Never going back I only do my family vehicles.
Part three of the Avalanche is on the horizon. Ray you have it made with the lift & transmission jack, our son didn’t have those when he replaced the automatic transmission in his 2002 F350 CC dually 4x4, he did have a friend who had a transmission jack that was like a floor jack. Keep’m coming
Watching Ray on my (Late) lunch break. Life is good. Yep I've done this job before. $1000 worth of labor for a $25 seal kit.
You said MONEY shot to the face... 😝
I nearly spit out my coffee & no that's not a money shot reference. You have quite the sense of humor, amongst your awesome mechanical skills. You rock Ray!
Lmfao money shot....
@@MitchGaar ok, you’ve definitely got a burr under your saddle today. So BEFORE we get to part 3 what is the CORRECT diagnosis?
Whatever happened to the good old days where you could change a rear main seal on a SBC without removing the transmission, in about 5 minutes. Technology rocks!
This was designed with the service departments bottom line in mind.
I mean dealerships have to make money, so why not buckets of money.
Back in the day when gas cost .27 cents a gallon you could have this fixed for 50 bucks max. The part cost .75 cents.
I did one on a72 c10 from the ground and I am a paraplegic!I think I still have that little"tool" somewhere
You are right, lot of work for an oil leak OMG!!!! Have a great day Ray!
What a PITA trans to pull...they could have at least made some kind of notch or joggle in the crossmember to accomodate the removal as 1 unit.
What a PITA of a job .You need a medical full face shield for the oil spatter.Back in my day I could pull/replace two auto trannys but they were on Aus GM vehicles that were simple 4 speeds I f I owned that thing I would put some gasket repair solution in it & flip it.
i have a question why not just replace the oil pan gasket at the same time since you will need to reseal it anyways??
this would also guarantee that all the seals are fixed
Also, replace the transmission. It’s a GM truck.
I realize I'm not there to see it live, but that rear main seal looked very dry to me....... I'm thinking the oil filter adaptor is most likely the cause, the oil gets blown back toward the transmission.
yup unecessary work
So close to 500k!
It's still hard to believe that THAT MUCH work is required to fix an oil leak... Just crazy
@Tim Rock-It Saunders That's Government Motors for you.
GM quality..none like it..
I'll bet that cost a pretty penny to fix..lol..
at least Ray is getting paid for it..
@@rodneybrand8521that’s why a lot of people use it as a self changing oil feature until it gets to the point it’s flooding out.
@@TimRockIt time for the seals failing is time for new truck, stimulates economy, capitalism at work here.
Wait until you strike one with the old rope style rear main seal. Then you'll know what a lot of work for a small leak is all about 😆
If you pull the transfer case off first it saves you so much work in the long run. Takes 15 mins but saves a lot more in time and frustrations.
Then you can get those top bell bolts easily too 😂
15:20 :-)
This is LD's husband Bob. Ray, you are astounding! I had a lot of respect for my mechanic before I began watching you, You have caused my respect to go to an entire new level. What you and my mechanic are able to do is amazing. Thank you!
@@MitchGaar wow, Ray really made your cornflakes soggy !!
Work at a chevy dealer as an apprentice, always cool to see you work on things I see daily. Never seen someone pull the trans on one of these without removing the transfer case😂 Adding that to the notepad for sure lmaoo
I always just grab end of transmission and wiggle it side to side and up and down...pops right loose every time quick and easy no prying needed.
Your lucky if that’s all you have to do. Those bell housings are famous for sticking to the block
I need to do the same job on my Silverado 1500. I kept putting it off, but now the transmission went out so it needs pulled anyway, I guess my procrastination saved me from doing it twice 😅
See 2 replies above. I just suggested that ray replace the trans while he has it out.
Excellent job Ray. How you remember where everything goes when you put it back together with all the different nuts and bolts is beyond me. Amazing. I am impressed. And remember when in doubt, more pry bar.
Don't forget, he's got the recording !!!! LOL
Pretty impressive how much you do single handed. Yes the jacks what ever help loads, but even so.
As I recall, SB Chevys have had a rear seal leak problem for decades.
I admire Rainman’s persistence no job is too big or complex . . I wish I had his attributes!
@Mitch Gaar I agree, but you have to be confident that Ray knows his limitations.
Recently, I had a bugger of a time trying to find a shop that would replace my valve seals on my old GMC pick up . The engine is basic and not complex ..it's a tricky job but most shops just don't have the experience or skill set to do it ..thank god I found a shop in San Jose that had a break in their work and didn't want to gouge my wallet like so many other places will do
thank youi
Love seeing your shop becoming busy!
Had the enjoyment of doing this in my driveway, vehicle on ramps on blocks of wood. No longer work on vehicles, but I sure could use a lift for when I repair my own.
man that exhaust yesterday was a pain to remove compared to the transmission, ya made that look easy.
I need to do the same thing to my 05 Dakota here soon. It's got a good little leak in it. I'll have to get someone good like you Ray to get the job done right. I used to do all the work myself years ago but now my health problems are not going to let me any longer. Anyway great video and keep up the good work
To tie the shop up and lift for the day is a hellva job. Then check it in the Am for all fluids good. Hope the customer appreciates the job done.
Your use of Milwaukee, ratchets and drivers has inspired me to purchase my own set of M 18’s and associated impact rated pits and sockets. I could never justify the cost of a snap on product, even with the warranty.
Some food for thought Ray, when I pull a tranny and the converter is left in, I put a strap or some such across the converter just to make sure it doesn’t try to jump out onto the floor and run away! Just some “makes me feel good insurance”. Darn things can be sneaky 😏
It’s a GM truck…it’ll probably have the trans out at least 2 more times in the next 100k.
I admire your enthusiasm for dismantling, its another story getting it back together again 😮
Its usually easier, because you already know what doesn't work, the right order, and the nuts and bolts are no longer seized.
Not another story part 3, and 4, and 5. As long as it does not end up like the Jeep.
@@clbcl5 wife unit will need to help tilt the angle while he raise the tranny, 4 days making a grand labor, not worth it.
If the new cover is not on hand, seems like a good time to replace the exhaust pipe studs while the trans is out.
too tired, tomorrow.
@@MitchGaar will be true great mechanic if he acknowledges, videos own mistakes and learns from them, so diy will not follow same path.
@@MitchGaartrue, I hope people learn from watching him not doing thinks hack way
This video is the best "Can of Stop Leak" commercial I've ever seen...this much work time/money for an old vehicle?
Respect. Much. And can we all appreciate those power tools? Can you imagine the effort doing all of this say 20 years ago, all by hand?
Actually, we had air tools in the early 60s when I worked on VWs. It did mean you had to drag an air hose around though. One of my favorite tools was the 3/8" butterfly air wrench.
Forget about crappy engineering and super difficult access, it's the little things like dipsticks hanging up and falling back into the hole 3x in a row that drive you slowly insane. My anxiety level hit like 6.8 watching that.
And I'm on vacation this week.🤣
Ray removing the trans and transfer case at one time is a job in itself. As much as I enjoy your videos and your great mechanical skills I have to disagree with this one. Looks like the oil pan gasket and oil cooler line gasket might be the cause of the leak. The oil pressure sensor on the back of the block behind the valley pan might be some of the culprit also. ✌🏻
I'm so glad that I talked my son to go from working on cars to working on rigs and trailers.
You won’t say that when you can’t find anyone decent to work on your car 😂
i just pulled the transmission on my samurai this weekend. 4 bolts hold that thing to the engine and then bench press it out!
Ever have that day where you wiggle patiently for 5 minutes until you realize the hidden bolt it still tight?
Watching you get the top bolt out reminded me of a job i did on my c class Mercedes, the started motor needed changing, i did this in my drive as i did not have the luxury of a car lift, so i did this on a cardboard box. I rembered it as i had to use about 5 extension bars to the length of about 4ft over the top of the gearbox etc, not a job i enjoyed and it took about 3 hours, but the price i was quoted on top of the cost of the refurbed starter it was well worth the struggle and bad back for a few days.
u must have high pain tolerance to back pain.
@@forgetfulme1719 no, I have a lot of pain medication lol
The intro is so catchy. It was stuck in my head all day yesterday.
Watching you do this work on modern cars reminds me why I don’t do hardly any work on my newer cars.
I'm disappointed that we didn't get another money shot lol, that was the only reason we were watching after the last one you did. Not really Ray, good work as always, there's always one job that just fights you at every step.....this one is yours. Keep working mate, it's all downhill from here. All the best from Australia 🇦🇺
I don’t know what your charging your customer but what ever it is you certainly deserve it 👍👍
I always use a double ended box end wrench to hold the converter in!
Fun fact: If you look close there is a small step on the flywheel pilot diameter of the crankshaft. The purpose of the step is to help minimize engine unbalance by keeping the flywheel-asm (manual style more important auto) centered on the crankshaft axis. The fit is actually called a "transition fit" due to part tolerances. The flywheel to crank interface can be 0.001" loose to 0.003" interference depending on the interface diameters on the actual flywheel-asm and crankshaft.
Re-assembly looks like it will be as fun as dis-assembly.
It's a good idea to put a strap to stop torque converter poping out
It’s a good thing that your formal training is in all things GM. That knowledge serves you well in situations such as this.
@@MitchGaar u really got a hard on for ray lmao. not saying he doesnt sometimes make things more difficult for himself but idk why ur so worked up
@@MitchGaar what's your channel, would love to watch a guy who knows everything do some repairs. Tool,
Ray you definitely earn your money on this repair. Unbelievable!! 👍👍
Patient man
Thank you for the bonus episode for the day!
I feel your pain, I went through that with the power steering pump on a Town and Country. I am convinced they held it up with one hand and started building the rest of the van around it.
Wow ! WELL DONE , Ray !
Good job! Plate with seal and gasket already installed seems like the way to go, if you can get it.
Another awesome video of a rear seal replacement.
Nice interesting episode.
Second episode as a new sub for me.
He could, with some additional training be a darn good aircraft mechanic.
I should know as that was my job for almost 5 years as a Coast Guard Aviation Machinist Mate 3d class.
Good work habits.
Pays close attention to what he's doing.
The oil in the face thing can happen no matter what engine repair you do.
I had it happen on both a Jug change on a Pratt and Whitney R1820 radial seaplane engine and on a Sikorski HH52A Seaguard amphibious helo GE t58 turboshaft engine.
The radial because the oil feed line hadn't been purged per manual by the person who began the engine removal the day before.
Being low man on that days crew first engine swap and being skinny then I had the pleasure of snaking some wanna cuss like a 20 year CPO bolts.
Last bolt came out kaplow, a face full of lovely black oil with a not to pleasent small.
I loved being a Flight Mechanic on the 'Ol Goat.
The smell of AvGas and oil burnin' on first burst of smoke as the engine caughed over.
Loved it my first year and a half before I cross trained on the Sikorski HH52a Seaguard.
Yuppers, I would have trusted this young man In my duty section.
Naw!, he should be a Navy Engineman, let him tear apart a Fairbanks Morse diesel !
@@MitchGaar I agree. I’m not an air mechanic, but my son is. According to him, you don’t deviate from the book, even if you think you can do it easier or faster, you follow the book.
@@curtisophillipsjr3203.
Aircraft mechanics make 3 times the hourly rate plus benifits than any other engine mechanic.
Besides, Coast Guard mechanics help the Coast Guard keep the squids from getting lost :•)
Did you know over 95% of landing craft in WW II on all theater fronts were manned by Coast Guard personnel.
The flag that was raised on Mt. Suribachi by those Marine heros came from a Coast Guard manned ship.
I can't wait to see the stud repair in the exhaust manifold.
I think that most people call the flex plate a flywheel because of that a lot of people think of the old Ford Flex plate that was basically just thin tin that would break if you lost the pins that were between the transmission and the flex plate. I know that Ford used them on the older Mustangs that had the inline 6 engines but do not know what other cars they used them on.
Better do a oil pan gasket too! ....
Hello Ray. I think this job has reached Rocket Surgery status. 🚀
thoroughly enjoyed this video thankyou Ray,and what a bonus a part 3 to follow,,,,,👍👌
Ray you are a great camera man and a contortionist all so we can see. Thank you for your effort so we can see. You are a contotionist as the camera is placed where we can see and you should be so you can see to work. You are a great mechanic.
Ray is one of the best mechanics I have ever seen.
Good morning to you Raymond👋🏻 from Chicago, can't wait for part 2 hit it😳 BROTHER!👍
One piece main seals last a long time, but when they leak, are a pain to change. Old style two piece seal, especially rope style tended to leak more but only required the oil pan to come off and the main bearing cap to access. The trans stayed.
That's if you can get the sneaky pete tool to work. Chrysler engines normally require the crank to drop a bit, to be able to feed the top half in.
GM knows that, that was why design changed, make u consider buying new, keep factory workers employed.
Yes then in about 20K the 2 piece seal slowly starts to leak again.
@@rodzimmerman1979 Add Lucas, and seal external resin, call it a day.
Removing the top bell housing nuts was interesting using swivels and extensions. I’ll be fascinated to see how the nuts get back on later.
Totally enjoying this video Ray!!
Ray is at his own level of excellence as an auto repairman. He does learn from his mistakes. If this one video doesn't prove
it nothing will. This is a tough job regardless.
RAY, Those glasses were worth every cent, they saved your precious eyes from damage.
I find myself saying "unclick" now when working on my truck! Great video as usual
I do have to ask why you chose not to pull the transfer case separately from the transmission?
Ray knows from his former GM experience. 👍
Wobbly bit saves my day.
It’s always a good day when ray posts a new vid!!!
So it's a good day every day then?
👍 Good work as always.
This job reminds me of one I did many years ago on a Triumph TR7 where I was straddling the trans from underneath and working it back and forth until it was freed. Here I am embracing it wondering how I'm going to get it and myself away from under the car. I finally figured it out and was so proud of my accomplishment, I brought it inside the house to show my astounded girlfriend what I had done! 🤣
Did she let you keep it?! 😂
the more I watch your videos the more I'm glad I work on big stuff and not automobiles. What a pain.
I remember seeing Chevy had trouble with oil pickup tube o-rings which starve the engine for oil. Would this truck be subject to that problem and would it maybe be a good idea do some preventive service as long as it's in the shop?