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  • This video is part one of an ongoing series where we will perform the mechanical repairs on a wrecked Subaru. Afterwards this car will go back to the body shop for the cosmetic work.
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  • @RainmanRaysRepairs
    @RainmanRaysRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    🚨🚨🚨 Part 2 is complete! th-cam.com/video/lRNU6fUSwxM/w-d-xo.html 🚨🚨🚨

    • @channell11
      @channell11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Average User Don't know if it's the case with Subaru, but some manufacturers spec RTV on oil/transmission pans.

    • @jrrains
      @jrrains 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does the long extension affect the torque setting on the wrench?

    • @billmellater
      @billmellater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jrrains no

    • @bradklingensmith
      @bradklingensmith ปีที่แล้ว

      @@David-eg4lv dislike works fine.

    • @bradklingensmith
      @bradklingensmith ปีที่แล้ว

      @Average User that's what Suburu calls for.

  • @bigclivedotcom
    @bigclivedotcom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    You did get me. I was like OMG!

    • @bartat404
      @bartat404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Ohh yeah! Surprised to see another of my favorite tubers here! 😄

    • @encorespod2135
      @encorespod2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pst.. I've been messing with 74 series logic chips, with LEDs on them... From the 80s.

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I saw Clive and I was like OMG!

    • @bartat404
      @bartat404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dizzy2020 truuuuuuuuth. ❤️. We love our Clive. :}

    • @dallasstepto8409
      @dallasstepto8409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clivey boy fancy seeing you on here 😂😂😂

  • @blastem
    @blastem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +399

    I always hated working on collision-damaged cars. There is always the risk of significant STORED energy in places where you would not expect it. Disassembly of such a car for repairs can be very dangerous. A frame member doesn't have to be called a spring to ACT like a spring! Much respect to the good folks still in the trenches daily doing this work. Be careful under there, Ray.

    • @williamolsenii1229
      @williamolsenii1229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I emphatically agree.

    • @Fixin-To
      @Fixin-To 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Potential energy has the potential to f you up.

    • @WillFuI
      @WillFuI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Fixin-To potentially

    • @tiles3458
      @tiles3458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im a fairly new mechanic and I hope I don't seem dumb asking this but what can happen when you say a frame member can act like like spring?

    • @Rishnai
      @Rishnai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tiles3458 Same mechanism that makes the hot/cold hail dent removal trick only work sometimes: any given bent part might only be in the shape it is due to other forces holding it there. If the force didn’t get past the plastic deformation limit and you relieve those forces by disconnecting the opposing piece, a whole tie rod or subframe component or whatever might let go and jump at you as abruptly as certain hail dents pop out with the canned air!

  • @browntown9150
    @browntown9150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    As a Subaru guy you never go with “someone that could do it cheaper” you go with some who does it right

    • @olsmokey5256
      @olsmokey5256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      VW same

    • @whatjake7898
      @whatjake7898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As an owner of ANY car....same

    • @emmanuelmoreno6385
      @emmanuelmoreno6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whatjake7898 yeah but subarus shoot through engines in the hands of kids my age

    • @yunus_aros
      @yunus_aros 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am SUBARU owner and love my car, but I am no fanboy of tuned cars.
      Way too many Subaru fellows and fellettes think they are automotive engineers judging by the after market jungle they are throwing themselves into. 🤣

    • @browntown9150
      @browntown9150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yunus_aros facts I consistently see people in groups running into trouble bc of bad tuning or supporting mods. I’m definitely not doing anymore than a catback until it’s not my only vehicle.

  • @barbarakuvet6052
    @barbarakuvet6052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    As a professional mechanic for the last 60 yrs I really enjoy guessing how you will attack any particular problem. You almost always seem to do what I would in the same situation. You are talented, level headed and professional. An asset to our profession. Who ever you work for is lucky to have you. I hope you get paid enough. It's easy to get burned out working at the level you are. Hang in there!!!!!

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍

    • @khill4053
      @khill4053 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately since your comment he has been fired and they didn't know what they had.

  • @jackson7421
    @jackson7421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    I am a heavy truck mechanic at a fleet shop, so I work on stuff all day long. You would think that watching someone work on cars is the last thing that I’d want to do, but your vlogs are really good, and interesting. Congrats Ray, you got yourself another subscriber

    • @razzle1245
      @razzle1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here. some people make me cringe lmao. at least *most* of the trucks are kept up to date lmao. these videos make me smile tho lol

    • @jakesmerth1919
      @jakesmerth1919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How magnanimous of this god to grant you his subscription and praise. If only all of us could get this center of the universe to approve of us so highly...

    • @Naeromusic
      @Naeromusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way, I'm not even a mechanic, just an enthusiast who slowly got into car repair videos, I find it very cool to watch, you don't get to see cars like mechanics do so it's very cool to me when I see what mechanics see when they are repairing

    • @razzle1245
      @razzle1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Naeromusic fair enough. nice to see how they solve problems and how they think. but also seeing some of these customers cars is funny too

    • @Naeromusic
      @Naeromusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@razzle1245 exactly and then I also know as a customer what to do and what not to do 😂

  • @anthonyhumbert8787
    @anthonyhumbert8787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    There's been many times where I diagnose a car and tell the customer what's wrong with it and they take it somewhere else to get it fixed. This is why I never do diagnosis for free. If I'm going to diagnose it and you're going to take it you are going to pay for every minute that I spent on that car diagnosing it.

    • @coterutledge7503
      @coterutledge7503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      You gotta make your money!! Nothings free!!

    • @coterutledge7503
      @coterutledge7503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@davidhoulden5791 then don’t be an idiot and learn how to diagnose it yourself lmao it’s really not that hard, just takes a little brain power

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@davidhoulden5791 We are talking a proper diagnosis, not just an "It sounds like..."

    • @ferrumignis
      @ferrumignis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@davidhoulden5791 Why did you take it for diagnosis if you already knew what the problem was?

    • @FluffyMI6
      @FluffyMI6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fair enough! Time is money, after all ;)

  • @user-dc4tx3qr5d
    @user-dc4tx3qr5d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for this channel. Humorous and educational. I was in a dealership at a parts counter buying a part in the mid 1980s. Big noise in the shop. Crash!!! A mechanic threw a wrench across the shop into a wall. “I cant even see the f- ing spark plugs!! How do they expect me to change them!!”

    • @Dryloch
      @Dryloch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is like 90% of cars now especially if they are not 4 cylinders.

  • @ocdetails
    @ocdetails ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll bet making these videos makes the job go by faster. I love how you explain every step like you are thinking out loud. That is a skill. A lot of people would just ramble, but you do a great job!

  • @sti_clone3840
    @sti_clone3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    As an ex Sti owner, I can confirm I can find someone cheaper…but I’ll be back to get it fixed with you properly 😂

    • @likeorasgod
      @likeorasgod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      as a former WRX owner I'm sure you can prob agree with me what really happen. POT HOLE? Nah this dude was flying and hit a bump or rail road track and prob came down hard bottom out his car and front suspension. LOL I miss my 2008 what was very slightly modded to be faster than most STI's, but it was time to get a big boy vehicle and driving standard was killing my back in big city traffic.

    • @dantruong2582
      @dantruong2582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea like why lie? Everyone can guess that it wasn't a pothole

  • @williammiddleton9129
    @williammiddleton9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Absolutely obsessed with this channel. As a mechanic myself we are always learning, and you sir have taught me plenty.

    • @eccentricsmithy2746
      @eccentricsmithy2746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yea, of what not to do.

    • @cobra02411
      @cobra02411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And he knows his stuff. Soooo many people just RTV or Silicone stuff and send it. Lightly snug it and wait for it to skin over then send it.

    • @waynewarner6798
      @waynewarner6798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what you learn is hopefully , ... not to do what he does !!!

    • @Kalire21
      @Kalire21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cobra02411 No he doesn't, just watch the first 30 sec. Deserves to be sacked for that

    • @shaunc07
      @shaunc07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Kalire21 Its a joke you half wit....... the pan is replaced in the video.

  • @mlt6322
    @mlt6322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's customers like this that I always kept a can of florescent paint in my supplies along with a box of zip-lock bags for excessive air fresheners. I would mark all damaged parts so when it returns I can point out they never replaced the damaged parts because they would always want me to align the car after they claimed to have replaced everything.

  • @hogansgoat15
    @hogansgoat15 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its fascinating to me that people understand and know how to do this kinda stuff! TOTALLY ENJOYABLE to watch and best thing; you don't ramble! Can't wait to watch the next part. VERY AWESOME!

  • @FluffyMI6
    @FluffyMI6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Well, Ray, i can tell youve already made the customer upset with that new oil pan. Its not yellow and therefore wont go NEARLY as fast as it used to. Maybe you could paint on some flames to help with that.

    • @prism8289
      @prism8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would prob start on fire.

  • @JeffHendricks
    @JeffHendricks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    "Everything is in the way of everything."
    Truer words have never been spoken.

    • @fatguyonalittlebike3336
      @fatguyonalittlebike3336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They been taken notes from Nissan lol

    • @jochenstacker7448
      @jochenstacker7448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reminded me of Ian Gillan at a Deep Purple concert, "can I have everything louder than everything else".

    • @1337penguinman
      @1337penguinman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that's standard practice on Subarus. Thankfully I don't have to work on them very often.

    • @ajwilson605
      @ajwilson605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The mantra of smirking engineers.........!

    • @Paintbing1
      @Paintbing1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Subarus GBOD. Probably the same engineer who designed the mazda headlamp clips.

  • @johnfkeating
    @johnfkeating 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you have watched ANY of Rays videos you know he is above reproach!!!!! i love it when he mentions the KARENS or KENS in the comments with their snarky comments. LMAO!!! I appreciate his very high level troubleshooting patterns and skills. Our brother Ray, Thanks so much for your channel!!! I can only speak for myself i love it and Thanks so much!! much love to you and your family!!

  • @samuelhelderman
    @samuelhelderman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. I think it’s fascinating how much you know and how confident and fast you work.

  • @Revener666
    @Revener666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Barely screwed on AND the split pins missing, such a great combo. :)

  • @sturnie1
    @sturnie1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Rays using that new Milwaukee impact like Frank's hot sauce!

    • @letsrock8899
      @letsrock8899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We want to use those new tools as often as possible to justify the money spent 😁

    • @edwardmyers1746
      @edwardmyers1746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I put that sh!t on everything!!

    • @matth4069
      @matth4069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Milwaukee impacts are the best. I love all 3 of mine. The largeboi with 1400ftlbs, the stubby, and the right angle

    • @sturnie1
      @sturnie1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matth4069 I used Dewalt for 20 years and have had 2 Milwaukee driver and impact tools for 5 years they have already left Dewalt in the dust! Milwaukee batteries held a charge for 1 year hardly used Dewalts discharge as soon as they are removed from the charger

    • @Sco1ful
      @Sco1ful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s almost as if he did Ford spark plugs recently. Who knows. 🤪

  • @danielleslie1842
    @danielleslie1842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watch ur show every day it's really great!Need more mechanics like u

  • @billreynolds6347
    @billreynolds6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way you narrate the repair. Quite entertaining.

  • @neillpotts6019
    @neillpotts6019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Notice how Ray mentions the wobbly bit sometime before it makes an appearance?? Then he further mentions the wobbly bit thus building up the audience's anticipation of its appearance .. and then it arrives!!! Such skill, such masterful expertise of playing out the suspense ... oh I was really beside myself when it appeared ... surely Ray will be nominated for an Oscar 😁 Long live the wobbly bit !

  • @datgamerboy123
    @datgamerboy123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    "what is that?" He questions. I answer with "broken. That's what it is." 🤣

    • @ryans413
      @ryans413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like what’s with the yellow oil pan that’s so stupid

    • @841k9
      @841k9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryans413
      Not the case for this vehicle, but I know lots of farmers who paint underside components obnoxious colors. It makes it easier to see what's damaged when you're stuck miles from anywhere on a moonless night.

  • @pnowikow
    @pnowikow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Ray it's good to see your subscriber base increasing. Love your videos keep doing what you're doing

  • @daveblevins3322
    @daveblevins3322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Rainman 👍 I'm a retired helicopter pilot, and would just like to mention how awesome mechanics are with their $$$ professional tools that probably cost oh ?? 25 or 30 thousand dollars $$$.!!!
    Have a great week 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @brutuzhni
    @brutuzhni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You really had me on that drain plug! I was so pissed when you did that and felt really fool after hearing your gonna change the oilpan :D

    • @ThatNoFbody-ch9ky
      @ThatNoFbody-ch9ky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Joby Fluorine hahah I was confused on why he did 😂

  • @janetepstein9733
    @janetepstein9733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am so glad that my Ins. told the repair shop “No bandaid type repair. REPLACE WITH NEW TOYOTA PARTS”! Ins? USAA!

    • @ganzonomy
      @ganzonomy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      USAA from what I've heard and seen is amazing.

    • @MoMonde
      @MoMonde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ganzonomy I agree USAA is a pleasure to deal with in a stressful situation! Seems like they want to go out of their way to help!

    • @ginganinjaracing
      @ginganinjaracing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ganzonomy yeeeaaah.. USAA really isn't tho.

  • @Drew-wf7vw
    @Drew-wf7vw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yet another full time tech here to say I love your channel. I respect your positive demeaner and calm/collected mindset; as well as your level of professionalism with your repairs.. Keep up the good work man!

    • @boomerv7291
      @boomerv7291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not one to attempt the things you do. I just enjoy listening & watching you. You & your pry bar make things looks so easy. Keep these videos coming. TY.

  • @michaelsmodelrailroading7665
    @michaelsmodelrailroading7665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are like your shop work -- always Top Notch! The very best! Thanks for another great video!

  • @frankhartford5194
    @frankhartford5194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I was like there's no way Ray is that type of guy, seeing all the good deeds you do. I'm operating with that same mentality at my garage I'm just opening. I already won one customer over, for telling them to trade while they can. Before the snowball effect started getting even worse then it already was

  • @tonymonastiere8510
    @tonymonastiere8510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    On your intro, you should have used "RED THREAD LOCKER"...you could have scared
    the entire world of mech-aniks with that one move!!! LOL!!!

    • @Android811
      @Android811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The green "retaining compound" is even stronger!

    • @katanamd
      @katanamd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I had to remove a clutch fan that was red locktighed on a few months ago. That was fun.

    • @grigorirasputin996
      @grigorirasputin996 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Android811 you beat me to it.

    • @kstricl
      @kstricl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Then hit it with the mig.

    • @brnmcc01
      @brnmcc01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Eric C Yeah at first I was like wow thats a lot of loctite. Then he hit it with full send on the big Rigid impact...

  • @jamesbangs6431
    @jamesbangs6431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing to watch you work on cars in Florida no rust! Here in Minnesota that's a regular part of automotive repair.

  • @jackieslack7999
    @jackieslack7999 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the Dr House of auto mechanics! Love your videos!

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Opening statement was GOLD.
    Nicely done Ray.

  • @brkemm25
    @brkemm25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    ❤️ Ray. The most honest mechanic I’ve seen since Derek from VGG.

  • @AceThaDon
    @AceThaDon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man i been watching you ever since you was doing the customer states at 1k-3k subs and i have been addicted to the videos ever since you have grown so much

  • @Kryten428
    @Kryten428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The opening joke about loc tite and the impact on the drain plug reminded me of this from about 25 years ago. My sister asked me to change the oil on her friends car. No problem, even with picking up and dropping off the car it should take under an hour. Get car up on ramps and try and remove drain plug and discover previous oil changer had damaged the threads and used some sort of epoxy to reinstall the plug. Wound up cracking the oil pan before plug came out and it's the only time in my life a welder was a required tool for an oil change.

    • @pictsidhe6471
      @pictsidhe6471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is what happens when you get mates to fix your car.

  • @EclipseJay
    @EclipseJay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Ray ! Just wanted to say your my favorite TH-camr :) Feel smarter everyday watching your videos . I live in a condo and don't have a space to work on my vehicle as often as I please so I'm living vicariously through you !

  • @TheJoebobmel
    @TheJoebobmel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely crazy how fast your channel is growing. Good Job!

  • @crash121973
    @crash121973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am what u would call a driveway mechanic. Been doing that since 20. Im 47 now and this guy has taught me so much. Love this channel. Awesome content. Intro was crazy. Well Dunn young man…👍👍👍

  • @karipihlstrom9183
    @karipihlstrom9183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ray,learning every video what i watch,59 years old now, still want To learn.

  • @rallylout
    @rallylout 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You didn’t get me with the sump bolt 😆 …. You did get me with that ball joint nut tho…😱

  • @fenix18844
    @fenix18844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best opens yet!

  • @shawnmcdonald1706
    @shawnmcdonald1706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job on gettin that crossmember out and back in, on own, also the oil Pan too, Have a Great day

  • @owenbosen867
    @owenbosen867 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a mechanic for 10years. Man you have the patience of a saint on his birthday day 👍

  • @jaytaggert9883
    @jaytaggert9883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Oh man, you really had me going there... When you applied your impact wrench, set to #3 position and cranked the crap out of that oil pan bolt, I nearly pooped my pants. LOL. Thanks for the afternoon adrenaline rush.

    • @brnmcc01
      @brnmcc01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      and a large amount of loctite... ! Almost got me too, I was thinking ok that's going to screw that 10 minute lube shop over. haha

    • @Deviated09
      @Deviated09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i didn't even see that part, but i certainly saw the threads disintegrating and a second away from the bolt free spinning in the hole. Blue loctite was bad enough haha

    • @vadserix
      @vadserix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      why you need to use that impact wrench so often ? :D then I wonder why it's so bad in car garages :/

    • @TTT-cm5ik
      @TTT-cm5ik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      0

    • @etherealrose2139
      @etherealrose2139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that was easily fake. I didn't watch the rest of the click at video. Ray is okay at best.

  • @paulmartin3340
    @paulmartin3340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lol more like they fell into a hole !
    I can't believe people risk their lives and those of others with lack luster maintenance of their vehicles!
    I mean undoing castle nuts with your hands and no split pins in them??
    Thank god we have knowledgeable mechanics that give a hoot !!
    Cheers from Sydney Australia as always.
    🇭🇲👍🦘🐨🐨🦘👍🇭🇲🇺🇸

  • @fixxerautomotive4917
    @fixxerautomotive4917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You totally got me on the intro! LOL I bought one of those Milwaukee impacts as well and use it way more than i thought i would. I especially enjoy it when dealing with removing and installing engine accessories up front. It is a real time saver on doing Ford 5.4 timing jobs! Subaru's are one of my favorite cars to work on, it seems like way more thought went into engineering them to work on than many other modern cars...

    • @michaelsmodelrailroading7665
      @michaelsmodelrailroading7665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We've noticed that your Milwaukee angle impact has lost its brand-new shine and is starting to have that well-used appearance.

  • @eh2341
    @eh2341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job of editing. Much appreciated

  • @Rhaman68
    @Rhaman68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    A pot hole? Seems to be a classic going too fast for tire energy levels and running into objects!! WRX is code for I Drive Recklessly!!

    • @rawr51919
      @rawr51919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      WRecks

    • @gunsaway1
      @gunsaway1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Looks more like a hit and run

    • @2_Bike_is_Life
      @2_Bike_is_Life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think he meant smoked pot and fell into a hole :D

    • @tejyaich7982
      @tejyaich7982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      As a wrx owner I can confirm 😂
      In all the wrx groups I'm in I see a whole lot of Ricky Bobby's

    • @charlesjackson8635
      @charlesjackson8635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I owned a WRX and upgraded all the suspension first and it handled amazing but most of the owners drive beyond there ability

  • @nexus-6598
    @nexus-6598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Your expertise and commentary is a winning combination. I really enjoy the content. Thank you for uploading!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Ray As always brother @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @toonyoshi3324
    @toonyoshi3324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I view this to learn...not jus on this particular car...but to learn alota things my pops was unable to teach me...and on another note...im not bashing any content by far...but way better than a chris fix video...i appreciate the explanation u do and the advice as a mechanic explaining it to sumone...not sumone who over hypes things...ive viewed so many chris fix videos after being pissed off at my cars...and listening to a chris fix video is like listening to the automated assistant trying to get ur wifi to work so u can get a job...lmao...great work demonstration and execution...thank u for doing wat ur doing...it teaches people ambitous to learn in to a great experience...

  • @goaltender007
    @goaltender007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “So this is either gonna work or it’s not” truer words have never been said. Keep up the great work

    • @hxd9321
      @hxd9321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Logic”

    • @Paramount531
      @Paramount531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was my most often used phrase when i did building repairs and locksmith work.

  • @toethumbmechanics
    @toethumbmechanics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job! As always. Can't wait for the second part! Btw..... i enjoy the clicks!

  • @wildman1137
    @wildman1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed and liked. Takes a lot of dedication and effort to do this kind of work, film it, narrate it, and edit it!! Especially on somebody's POS Subaru!

  • @terryturner5360
    @terryturner5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here in Australia, that would most likely be written off. Keep the great videos coming Ray, as always enjoyable to watch.

    • @hdraman111
      @hdraman111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aussie here too Terry. I would love to see Ray open a branch here. But how can he staff it. so i guess we have to settle for watching his channel.

  • @dplorbl
    @dplorbl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Tech tip (I’ve done several of these): I have three 3 inch threaded studs I screw into the block; raising the pan up on them aligns the dipstick w/o getting goo everywhere
    😉

    • @captainmorgan6035
      @captainmorgan6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tech tip dont use stupid silicon and make a real gasket from a sheet of gasket material. Hate silicone and everything about it. Brings tears to my eyes everytime i gotta clean that shiznit off

    • @SalvageMasterEssex
      @SalvageMasterEssex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@captainmorgan6035 Here in UK most modern engines don't use sump (Oil Pan) gaskets anymore. Should be using correct sealant which sets like rubber, not silicon which is crap and has a tendency to peel off 👍👍

    • @captainmorgan6035
      @captainmorgan6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SalvageMasterEssex Yeah most manufacturers use sealant not silicone sorry I may have use the wrong word. The gasket maker stuff anyway, me personally I just rather use a gasket on my own stuff. Just easier to remove and don’t have to spend hours scraping crap off. I know in the end the reason they’re using the sealant stuff instead of real gaskets now it’s because it’s cheaper just like everything in life it’s all about the money and saving it.

  • @tucsondave3140
    @tucsondave3140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ray - just saw you crested 100k by a landslide overnight!!! Congrats Man!!! click

  • @pottsplus
    @pottsplus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't know why but I can't help but watch these vlogs. Also I run the exact same Rigid impacts you do. LOVE that brand. Best money I ever spent.

  • @jameschristie4596
    @jameschristie4596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the most enjoyable videos. I am addicted.

  • @vbprogrammer2007
    @vbprogrammer2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn, that impact ratchet you bought is really sweet...I think we'll be seeing a lot of it in future videos!

  • @hristiyanbakalov2516
    @hristiyanbakalov2516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My Monday just got 10 times better ! Love watching your videos

  • @devonrosa4414
    @devonrosa4414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "this thing was like a rolling-DO DOO DO DO!" 😂Love your content man! As a new lube tech who is aspiring to become a master technician, love watching you work! Keep it up!

  • @marcusd4366
    @marcusd4366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfectly edited clip. Love the videos.

  • @shakawhenthewallsfell8570
    @shakawhenthewallsfell8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I spent 6 years working as an aircraft mechanic, with 95% of my work being on piston powered airplanes, with engines ranging from a Rotax 912, 2.0L turbo-diesel, 240 cu. in. flat four, all the way to 540 cu. in. turbo-ed six bangers. Occasional PT-6 turbine thrown in there. One thing about doing that, is if you don't do your job right you will kill people as there is no pulling over if shit really hits the fan, but on the other hand, you never (99.99%) had to worry about any jerry-rigging bullshit or iffy customer supplied parts.

    • @twiff3rino28
      @twiff3rino28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They still make PT6's 😯

    • @shakawhenthewallsfell8570
      @shakawhenthewallsfell8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess they still are, though my grease monkeying days ended 11 years ago.

  • @AnnihilatingKaos2012
    @AnnihilatingKaos2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You got us on that one Ray

  • @jmc2567
    @jmc2567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of my days doing power steering units and hydraulics,I like the way you remind us to tap the like button as sometimes( not necessarily on your videos ) i forget,so now I do it as soon as you remind us,good call. Thanks for posting,and yes you could tell the steering universal wasn,t on the shift properly by how much spline you could see exposed at the top ,it,s a wonder it didn,t twist off there,surely an accident waiting to happen,best wishes to you, from, Auckland, New Zealand. You certainly do a good job at fixing these cars.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @rickmcmahon2136
    @rickmcmahon2136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I don't see how you remember all that stuff. I'm impressed !

  • @donald1056
    @donald1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That right angle Milwaukee impact is proving extremely useful and powerful - I'm surprised that wasn't totaled but it wasn't - quite a bit of work to do on that vehicle - enjoy watching

    • @clivehorridge
      @clivehorridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like it should have been, it’s not over yet…

    • @michaelszczys8316
      @michaelszczys8316 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the running for the Ray's Quote of the Year , " basically everything is in the way of .........everything."

  • @bmd1825
    @bmd1825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve found out over time, it’s best to let the tech that identified and found the problem to correct it. The customer may find someone “ cheaper” but that’s exactly what they’ll get is “ cheaper” results/ quality..

  • @ShaneHarris19850412
    @ShaneHarris19850412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Without even trying I literally just went and bought the exact same impact gun from Rigid yesterday. I am glad I get to watch it in action as he uses it, so I know what kind of quality I bought.

  • @01bockd
    @01bockd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the sarcasm. Keep up that great job

  • @fhdogs
    @fhdogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I found this channel about a week ago. I really no longer have an interest in repairing my own (or any) vehicles, but I keep watching just waiting for the shop phone (and your reaction) to ring.

    • @NemoConsequentae
      @NemoConsequentae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hands up everyone who 'DO-DE-DO's along with Ray!

  • @xlusidx8546
    @xlusidx8546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lube Tech/"New Guy" here. found your channel randomly while scrolling through "customer states" videos and now I'm here watching you every day after work. I've learned so much from watching your videos and I just wanted to say I love the content and I'm excited to see where this journey takes me!

  • @robii387
    @robii387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making these videos for us. I only wanted to comment on the filming. In this video you went off cam to clean the pan and install the orings. Then you put sealer on the pan and did that in high speed. Thank you brother.

  • @jaakko490
    @jaakko490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked in papermill for a few years at early 2000s. Someone had a bright idea to use some kind of gasket sealant as thread locker, because that was the first thing he found. The bolts ,which he had used it, were for securing vacuum rollers to the paper machine. Those bolts were stuck so hard, that we had to brake them all. And there were a lot of them. After we got the roller out, all of the bolts had to be drilled out and rethreaded for new bolts. That was a huge and expensive job because of some jerk doing something stupid. I like your content Ray, keep up the good work you're doing.👏

  • @alittlefun
    @alittlefun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Making good use of the new right angle impact driver I see… made that comment before I even got to the part where you talked about it.

    • @Illkilla1984
      @Illkilla1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He better for as much as it cost him.

  • @xmradio11
    @xmradio11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    8:18 Everything is in the way of everything. Story of my life.

  • @MrMK211516
    @MrMK211516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are the only long videos I watch. Anyone else's I just don't. Thank you for keeping them entertaining.

  • @Catayst-123
    @Catayst-123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a
    True Professional
    I like Your Spirit.
    You should have
    Your Own Shop.
    Honest Technician
    Have Plenty of Work
    May God Bless You!

  • @mattcooper8829
    @mattcooper8829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wish I could find mechanics like this for my shop. It's a scarcity nowadays

    • @captainmorgan6035
      @captainmorgan6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really, to find someone that works is scarce, its a sad world we live in isnt it.

    • @thahitman2
      @thahitman2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where is your shop?

    • @etherealrose2139
      @etherealrose2139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol it's easy. I'd do this all day long.
      Except you pay everyone like a kid starting at McDonald's... crap they probably make more to pick their nose on burgers and wank off in the back.
      You want good workers, pony up. Of flag time plus commission sounds good unless you second guess every freaking diagnosis and let your service writers run roughshod over the mechanics.
      So yeah, Mr. Cooper, you're like the hundreds of thousands of other crap shops that don't back the mechanics and are all about the unethical "sales."

  • @stephenrogers4537
    @stephenrogers4537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good morning Ray, whenever I do a job for a client and they tell me my bid is too high I🤔 tell them fine "give it to🤷 somebody else" BROTHER 😉👍

  • @TheShatow
    @TheShatow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When Ray tested the integrity of the drain plug without the cross member on I nearly shit myself. I too like to live dangerously.....Great video as always Ray keep it up!!!

  • @gwats19577
    @gwats19577 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your right-angle ratchet.. I now own two for my home shop...

  • @Godzilla941
    @Godzilla941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think the problem with this car is a loose nut behind the wheel. It goes right along with the finger-tight suspension work. 🤪 (You share the road with these people!)

  • @DavidEdwards9801
    @DavidEdwards9801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah Ray you got this, near doubled in subs since I found you a week ago GG

    • @ngnmech
      @ngnmech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      7K new subs in the last 13 hours

    • @DavidEdwards9801
      @DavidEdwards9801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ngnmech I love the way this guy makes it look so easy to be an honest repair man =)

  • @46miles
    @46miles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need more Ray's in this world! Can you imagine what that would be like? I hope I get to move to Florida soon!

  • @garygood6804
    @garygood6804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found this channel while I was at the local big L tire shop getting an i spection, oil change, wipers. Now I watch in between lyft/uber rides.

  • @kris856
    @kris856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the opening scene is hilarious :)
    I was even going to write a nasty comment :)
    It's worth watching whole episodes - especially the ones made by you :)
    Keep up the good work

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    When the customer says they have someone that will fix it cheaper, what they really mean is that they have someone that will "work on it" cheaper. Working on it and fixing it are two different things, ha ha.

    • @captainmorgan6035
      @captainmorgan6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea that cheaper guy was the one that left all his nuts loose, cheaper is better till it isnt

    • @rickpickle
      @rickpickle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you're not lying, i used to work with people that were cheap. i swear the relationship with the people they brought into their lives cost way more than just paying a real mechanic to do the work. a lesson i've not ignored in my own life.

    • @Chris66able
      @Chris66able 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickpickle Yeah that's what it is, really we are all rich, getting it done cheaper has nothing to do with what we can afford or the fact that most mechanics are dishonest.

  • @richardguse3410
    @richardguse3410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see a Subaru, or any car that is not from the salt belt, rust belt. Greetings from Ontario Canada.

  • @patriel1
    @patriel1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it when you speed things up rather than skip the process.

  • @ericjr16blazer
    @ericjr16blazer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Boy I was kinda shocked you'd do the threadlock/impact deal!! LOL got me good!

  • @kicknsystm
    @kicknsystm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Literally 2 seconds before you said it, I was thinking "he's got to be loving that new right angle impact". I can't justify buying myself one YET lol. I'm anticipating the day, a B'day perhaps?

    • @lucasmoore5969
      @lucasmoore5969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have one I use on a daily basis almost every job, it’s one of my favorite tools that I have in my box and it’s a lifesaver. I strongly suggest picking one up

    • @gore1978
      @gore1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second Lucas on the right angle tool. I dont have the impact but have the normal milwaukee M12 version and it is the best for getting into tight spots and saves the joint pain with the wrists. Only thing that could top the machine is one with a swallow head and sockets to get into tighter spots

    • @1337penguinman
      @1337penguinman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm seriously considering an electric one. Had a pneumatic that broke just out of warranty and since I have to replace it anyway...

    • @kicknsystm
      @kicknsystm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1337penguinman Cordless tech. has come a long way. I remember when I never would have considered anything cordless except a drill. Now, if I could afford it I'd have a whole selection. I don't own anything brushless yet but that's what I'm aiming for next.

    • @badgremlin2
      @badgremlin2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy it. I just got one. Awesome.

  • @wadet73
    @wadet73 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again it's after midnight and I'm starting another Ray video where someone has torn up a car and wans to tie your hands while you repair it. Your patience for idiocy and ignorance of the job is inspiring. Stay calm my friend.

  • @wallebo
    @wallebo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the humor and the comments.

  • @garymarmillion1272
    @garymarmillion1272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I started to leave a nasty comment in the beginning of the video. But stoped and decided to give you the benefit of doubt. Cause I was sure that you wouldn’t have done that to someone

  • @FluffyMI6
    @FluffyMI6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If ever the owner of this vehicle ever sees this comment: please take more pride in your work! Tighten every nut you take off, replace parts that you over tighten and strip and for the love of god make sure the parts are seated properly! That steering wheel column not being seated properly is an absolute death wish. Its not just your safety thats in jeopardy when things go wrong on your car. Everyone on the road (and even sidewalks) is at risk when you drive a vehicle with issues like that.

    • @msnow22000
      @msnow22000 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know What’s even scarier? That’s the guy that wants you to race him on the highway on your way home from work at night.

  • @george31380
    @george31380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got me, my jaw actually dropped 😳. I did not even know who's channel i was watching until you started showing the front end damage. I would definitely not say it was click bait. Love your content, we'll keep breaking them if you keep fixing them 😆.