I'm betting the shop foreman couldn't find any of the older techs that wanted to work on the old 8v92 turbo over. Not much room in a pusher RV engine bay. Hard on clothes and body. Can make far more money working on trucks. Probably stuck a young kid on it fresh out of diesel school. Never seen a 2 smoke before and even worse in an RV. Scott will have all the RV Jimmy 2 stroke work he can handle until the body gives out even more. Body killing and requires expensive tools. Old RV owners are not at the top of the financial food chain
I dont have an rv yet but im an intermodal trucker. So most my chassis have 10x20 tube tires. I had to show a young tire tech at a major brand truckstop how to change the tires. I was empty so all i could do was get them to take all 4 tires off and chain the axle. For my 3 hr drive back to Cincinnati. Im impressed with Scotts educational videos they're fun to watch.
Ok ✅ will love 💗 but if I have any problems then I’ll go to get them and get a hold for them I will be in a bolens and a couple more hours I don’t want them on the phone 📲 and the phone 📲 are not a bad guy but I’m ok 🙂 and the other one ☝️ is ok ✅ ok ✅ love 💗 I turbocharged a kid
You are a Great Mechanic, I specialize in Diesel Engine repairs as well but had to give it up due to back issues. You remind me of myself when I use to work and it is a Absolute Pleasure watching you Methodically solve all the issues with those buses.
Imagine being the new owner of this Wonderlodge and not able to find a decent mechanic and finding this guy who actually does the work and also gets the work on video. Good looking out for others and doing a stellar job. God Bless you Sir.
I am the owner and I drove across 3 states to see Scott. There were 5 diesel mechanics that looked at it before I got here. I was at the end of my rope.
@@hightechhumdinger1737 Lack of knowledge, ignorence, making fast profits, taking advantage of people, is this what keeps the world going? Or is it maybe these engines are so obsolete the mechanics simply don’t know how to fix them? I’d say it is absolutely necessary any owner of such vehicles should be able to fix them themselves or at least have enough knowledge to tell a shop exactly what’s wrong in case an issue emerges. Or live close enough to Scott!
@riflessss Sure, thing is these vehicles are too big for the average person to take apart. I mean, you’ll need facilitees like a dedicated workshop. Then, if you have the privilege of your own facility for storing and mainanence, how to handle big parts and buy all the, often special, tools and so forth. I see this all the time, people buy a used bus and convert them into RV’s or whatever. The average owner doesn’t have a clue what it takes to keep them on the road. The example given in this video shows enough what can go wrong, specially when these vehicle’s get older most without any doubt do not get the proper care they need, too expensive, too big, no knowledge. Now don’t get me wrong, this is a great bus and I wish I had the opportunity to own one. Over here in Europe that would be nearly impossible.
As an Aircraft Technician(Pan American and currently, American Airline), and a subscriber for a long time, thank you for your professionalism; I am proud and honored to have come across your channel a while back. You make good Aircraft and Car Mechanics/technicians proud. I am looking to buy property in the Newport area and I just binge on your intro song; I love it. I grew up in Jamaica listening to Pattie Page, Tennessee Ernie Ford's and many other Country Western music(my Dad's favorite(R.I.P. Pops).
There isn’t any reason why an authorized Detroit dealership couldn’t figure out what the “low power” issues were with this Wanderlodge. You found a lot wrong just from common sense and a step by step process and made this customer very happy!! You & Tyler are an excellent father/son team and always get it done !! Glad to here this man will get a 75% refund from the dealership. Wanderlodges are becoming a specialty of yours. Keep up the awesome work ethic Mr. Bus Grease Monkey !!!🐵🔧🧰🇺🇸
It used to mean something when a shop was "certified or authorized." Now, it appears that if you send in an application with a check that clears, any dump can become an authorized service center. Sad
We used to call fast oil change employees of "Goofy Lub" people. Flipping burgers one day, certified technicians the next. Never let them touch your vehicle, or don't complain, ever!
I'm waiting for you to hang up a sign that says 'Detroit Diesel & Wanderlodge approved service'. Scott, you truly have mad skills as well as integrity. Great job👍
You are spot on with the K&N filters - have replaced multiple Powerstroke engines due to dusting. They ruine the turbo, if the owner does not replace engine oil within spec (less than 5000 miles) it often ends up with a dead cylinder, trashed HPOP due to dust in oil. The K&N filter get clogged and sucked down into the airfilter box and let in-filtered air pass by and take out the engine. Even injectors ( 30 pluss internal parts) will eventually have internal scoring due to contaminated oil ( I build injectors myself so I see the result of the highly spoken of K&N race filter - just like what’s shown here. Personally I prefer using a large diposabel paper filter of good quality - type round/oval - S&B or similar. I’ running 238cc/80% nozzles and GTP-38R turbo pushing 40 psi (waste gate wired shut) for more than 10 years - with regular maintainance - without any problems att all. So guys - most of you know, please do not waste money on a race-filter designed to be on the race track rather than dusty everyday conditions.
i am such a mech, and i stopped working, got behind the wheel of a HGV, and im loving it. gues why.. no respect,,, NN folks, im driving a perfect car,, and its MINE.........
Scott a couple of things have been a constant with you in every one of your videos I have watched over the past 3ish years, and that is your integrity, ethics, and the pride you take in the work you do. No matter how many diagnostic tools a guy has in his tool box those traits are still priceless, and always will be. You remind me of my late father in that regard, he was a heavy duty mechanic and knew his way around the Detroits and the other big diesels. I can't give you a higher compliment. He's been gone a long time, but hearing you explain what happened at the other shop and your obvious distaste for the way your customer was treated...well...it reminded me of him. You could be teaching an ethics/integrity class to up and coming techs if you ever had a mind to. The world could certainly use more mechanics like you. It is good to see your son on that path.
That was unbelievable. The bus owner is lucky he got that good of a refund. Lucky he went to see you and your son. Just think how many other people got the same diagnostic treatment. There was no reason for that. Now he is good to go and a happy man. You guys have jobs for life. Keep up the great work.
I’m afraid too many shops are out to rip people off that they think are well to do. Scott is an honest Dr. of Detroit Engines ! I believe he will do you right and that’s what you want. Have a Blessed Day
I'm glad that the dealership gave him back most of his money, and that you were able to get him back where he needs to be. I like the Wanderlodges, they appear to be well built, lots of cool stuff inside these including an icemaker, how cool is that.
the problems of a previous shop reminds me of problems i had with truck stops of America when i had a truck and was unfortunate to be disabled at their unmercy.they had a tendecy to replace everything before going to the real problem. i would not recommend them to anyone for any reason you obviosly have a reputation of quality work and honesty Thanx to you
Great work, really amazing to hear the motor get better and better as you guys keep finding more issues. When most shops would have never kept digging for the issues and would have settle for it just running better then when it came in but not you guys !!!
You are like the Lourdes of the bus world. After all the others have failed to cure, you make the Pilgrimage to BGM. There you are cured, your youthful vigor is restored, and you throw away your crutches. You give praise and leave an offering.
Excellent work Scott, great diagnostic work. This is going to change his ability to drive that bus properly and stay out of trouble! All the best from Canada
Great work Scott! I am so surprised that nobody from new picked up the rubber under the accelerator pedal and wonder if this is why that someone installed the K&N filter to try and generate more power/boost without finding the real issue?
Not too bad an outcome from the previous shop considering how it could have gone. That bus sounds great. Track down all the little things and now you have a runner. Nicely done.
Great to see your thoroughness. Checking and double checking. One step at a time. These issues had built up over the years and had never been dealt with. Now they have!
These BGM videos are really getting good. The demonstration of the details of the diagnostic work is very informative. I'm surprised you don't have new customers lined up at the gate. Great work.
Most stealerships and shops only go by what their scanner said and just R&R parts. It's hard to find a good ol' school mechanic like you and the carwizard who actually diagnose problems and figure out if a part is actually bad or if it is something simple like a bad connection.
lot's of people out there who know a whole lot of nothing about nothing willing to take your money..they sure know how to do that very well!..love your videos and there content!
Bravo! Well done. Agree that this was one of the most enjoyable episodes to watch. Great intro Scott followed by a mystery that moved to deductions, discovery and a happy ending. Great story telling!! Common sense still rules..."hmmm lets look at the carpet." Brilliant!
This guy reminds me of my brother Leslie incredible mechanic as a matter of fact the term mechanic is an insult technician if you couldn't get your car fixed by everyone else you brought it to him and he fixed your car quick fast and in a hurry and this guy reminds me a lot of him!
I would like you to post the names of the shops that are ripping people off! When good service is received, we rave about it, people have the right to know and avoid what is unacceptable!🤷♂️ I love your channel by the way!💪👊
One thing people should realize about turbo motors, is they arent as sensitive to air filter restriction as a N/A engine is. On a N/A engine your relying on atmospheric pressure to fill the cylinders. If you lose 1 psi through the air filter at WOT, which would be a really clogged filter, you would feel the difference upon replacement. On a turbo, the turbo is actively pulling air through the filter to feed the engine. So if you lose 1 psi though the filter, again approaching EOL; The turbo is going to work slightly harder to get the boost needed, so it might end up in a slightly less efficient spot on its compressor map, but the effect on the engine will be unnoticeable. It'd be like if you were at 2000ft and drove up to 4000ft you'd lose about a lb. To get 25psi out, the pressure ratio might be 1.9 instead of 1.75 for example.
Piece of carpet under the throttle pedal reminds me of a junk day throw out day lawn mower l brought home where the throttle Bowden Cable outer was 1/2” too long, mower had never run at full blast since whoever threw it out first bought it. Good find Tyler.
This is such a great channel and this was one of the most satisfying episodes ever. Maximum respect to you guys; you really are the best and watching you problem solve is very inspirational. Regards from the UK and keep up the great work! 👍
Judging by that last run Id say that was the first time that Jimmy has really run up against the governor the way it really should with the turbo operating properly!........damn floor mat!
Dealers are so crooked it's disgusting. Does this location do any sort of safety inspections? They're not qualified. I wish you had named the unqualified people who "worked" on this vehicle. I want to avoid people like this.
Great troubleshooting. Nice find with that gas peddle. Too bad the commericial outfit didn't see fit to do their job correctly, but in the end I think the customer achieved a much more successful outcome bringing his wunderlodge to you. Cheers
Careful, I think I did the tuneup on that coach in 99, at Prevost motor coaches in Lewisville TX. I used a yellow grease pen to mark the rockers. I would think time and heat dried the grease out of the greased chalk leaving the chalk behind. I stayed with provost till they closed shop in 2001... however, the one we worked on, while painted this color and scheme, would haul ass.. so probably not the same coach. The shorter coaches have a screw under the throttle to limit them to 80% throttle. I always removed the screw for my customers, with a warning to watch Pyro and water Temps on hard pulls. It was a fun time.
Scott, this was an- other great video. The only thing the younger mechanics seem to know, is the 4 cycle 60 series. They're are baffled and probably don't know that much about the engines. If you look at it setting the 'rack' this is the real original 'common rail' set up. Finding all of these flaws that can really mess things up,like the wrong anti-freeze, oil & the K&N air filter.I remember way back when SHELL was promoting their Rotella T for use in the Detroit 2 strokes Talking with my old trucking partner / mechanic he had mentioned this. I remember he and his brother using CHEVRON DELO straight weight oil.
Years ago, I had a Ford Probe. Good little car. Put a K&N air filter on it for the performance gain. About 3,000 miles later I had to take the intake hose off the filter box to do something - what it was - I forget. There was a fine gray powder on everything inside of the intake downstream of the filter. The K&N went in the trash. I'll never use another one.
I like the clunkyness of the valves and injectors. seems like it is easier to move around in that engine. It is nice and big! I had started to study as an injector technician rebuilding injectors when I graduated high school. I had no idea what a diesel engine was or how it worked. it looked pretty promising in 1979. probably should have continued with it.
24:52 and I'm wondering if the owner knows that the Bus weighs a lot. And it can not stop as short as he thinks it can. I'll bet your clinched up pretty tight Scott!! I am and I'm in the basement! Great job on the engine. And thanks to Tyler also.
With regards to the cooling system, put laundry liquid soap in the water. A full bottle and run it for a week or more. It will NOT hurt any rubber, water pump etc..Washing machines are full of pumps etc. It will clean out the oil and sludge in the radiator and cooling system. A good flush and fill with anti freeze/rust inhibitor. An old radiator repair guy put me on to it.I've.Done it heaps of times..
What?!! A factory authorized service center with Idiots they call mechanics? When did that start? I'm still trying to understand how you work for vogue cover shots to a diesel mechanic everyone from all over the country comes to see and help them with the Bus? Always love to watch! nothing like your channel and a hot cup of coffee.
Being a retired service manager , I respect and appreciate your work ethics ... Good job guys .
Well...
At least they refunded 75% of his money...
But it is concerning that a Detroit Diesel shop was this incompetent...
Great video...
Thanks...
Just think about other vehicles being serviced by that shop are on the highway.
I'm betting the shop foreman couldn't find any of the older techs that wanted to work on the old 8v92 turbo over. Not much room in a pusher RV engine bay. Hard on clothes and body. Can make far more money working on trucks.
Probably stuck a young kid on it fresh out of diesel school. Never seen a 2 smoke before and even worse in an RV.
Scott will have all the RV Jimmy 2 stroke work he can handle until the body gives out even more. Body killing and requires expensive tools. Old RV owners are not at the top of the financial food chain
I notice that a bunch of people out there will not "apply the forehead" to problems. It's very disappointing.
Really scary...o would never go that shop
I dont have an rv yet but im an intermodal trucker. So most my chassis have 10x20 tube tires.
I had to show a young tire tech at a major brand truckstop how to change the tires. I was empty so all i could do was get them to take all 4 tires off and chain the axle. For my 3 hr drive back to Cincinnati. Im impressed with Scotts educational videos they're fun to watch.
As an aircraft mechanic it is great watching someone take so much pride in their ability to trouble shoot major issues.
Hello fello A&P
And find that the solutions can sometimes be entirely simple, like the mat under the throttle
Ok ✅ will love 💗 but if I have any problems then I’ll go to get them and get a hold for them I will be in a bolens and a couple more hours I don’t want them on the phone 📲 and the phone 📲 are not a bad guy but I’m ok 🙂 and the other one ☝️ is ok ✅ ok ✅ love 💗 I turbocharged a kid
You are a Great Mechanic, I specialize in Diesel Engine repairs as well but had to give it up due to back issues. You remind me of myself when I use to work and it is a Absolute Pleasure watching you Methodically solve all the issues with those buses.
Imagine being the new owner of this Wonderlodge and not able to find a decent mechanic and finding this guy who actually does the work and also gets the work on video. Good looking out for others and doing a stellar job. God Bless you Sir.
That's why he's successful. He's honest, knowledgeable, and hard working.
I am the owner and I drove across 3 states to see Scott. There were 5 diesel mechanics that looked at it before I got here. I was at the end of my rope.
@@hightechhumdinger1737 Lack of knowledge, ignorence, making fast profits, taking advantage of people, is this what keeps the world going? Or is it maybe these engines are so obsolete the mechanics simply don’t know how to fix them? I’d say it is absolutely necessary any owner of such vehicles should be able to fix them themselves or at least have enough knowledge to tell a shop exactly what’s wrong in case an issue emerges. Or live close enough to Scott!
@riflessss Sure, thing is these vehicles are too big for the average person to take apart. I mean, you’ll need facilitees like a dedicated workshop. Then, if you have the privilege of your own facility for storing and mainanence, how to handle big parts and buy all the, often special, tools and so forth. I see this all the time, people buy a used bus and convert them into RV’s or whatever. The average owner doesn’t have a clue what it takes to keep them on the road. The example given in this video shows enough what can go wrong, specially when these vehicle’s get older most without any doubt do not get the proper care they need, too expensive, too big, no knowledge. Now don’t get me wrong, this is a great bus and I wish I had the opportunity to own one. Over here in Europe that would be nearly impossible.
I have an '82 MCI and it is a nightmare to find someone to service it.
Great job Scott thanks for fixing my dads rv
As an Aircraft Technician(Pan American and currently, American Airline), and a subscriber for a long time, thank you for your professionalism; I am proud and honored to have come across your channel a while back. You make good Aircraft and Car Mechanics/technicians proud. I am looking to buy property in the Newport area and I just binge on your intro song; I love it. I grew up in Jamaica listening to Pattie Page, Tennessee Ernie Ford's and many other Country Western music(my Dad's favorite(R.I.P. Pops).
I have decided what makes you and Tyler way better than most is you care. You do it right and you know what you are doing. Just love you guys!
There isn’t any reason why an authorized Detroit dealership couldn’t figure out what the “low power” issues were with this Wanderlodge. You found a lot wrong just from common sense and a step by step process and made this customer very happy!! You & Tyler are an excellent father/son team and always get it done !! Glad to here this man will get a 75% refund from the dealership. Wanderlodges are becoming a specialty of yours. Keep up the awesome work ethic Mr. Bus Grease Monkey !!!🐵🔧🧰🇺🇸
It used to mean something when a shop was "certified or authorized." Now, it appears that if you send in an application with a check that clears, any dump can become an authorized service center. Sad
We used to call fast oil change employees of "Goofy Lub" people. Flipping burgers one day, certified technicians the next. Never let them touch your vehicle, or don't complain, ever!
Colchão PD
I'm waiting for you to hang up a sign that says 'Detroit Diesel & Wanderlodge approved service'. Scott, you truly have mad skills as well as integrity. Great job👍
You are spot on with the K&N filters - have replaced multiple Powerstroke engines due to dusting. They ruine the turbo, if the owner does not replace engine oil within spec (less than 5000 miles) it often ends up with a dead cylinder, trashed HPOP due to dust in oil.
The K&N filter get clogged and sucked down into the airfilter box and let in-filtered air pass by and take out the engine. Even injectors ( 30 pluss internal parts) will eventually have internal scoring due to contaminated oil ( I build injectors myself so I see the result of the highly spoken of K&N race filter - just like what’s shown here.
Personally I prefer using a large diposabel paper filter of good quality - type round/oval - S&B or similar. I’ running 238cc/80% nozzles and GTP-38R turbo pushing 40 psi (waste gate wired shut) for more than 10 years - with regular maintainance - without any problems att all. So guys - most of you know, please do not waste money on a race-filter designed to be on the race track rather than dusty everyday conditions.
You're becoming quite the DDEC 1/2 expert. I'm paying close attention, since my wanderlodge is a DDEC 2.
Man. Finding a mechanic like you is a stroke of luck.
A “ two stroke “ of luck
@@dickjohnson1158 Damnit. I was downstairs exercising when I thought of the same phrase, and came back up to edit my comment... you beat me to it.
@@TKevinBlanc "Two stroke of luck" ! Now there might be a property name hidden in there somewhere.
You can say that again !
i am such a mech, and i stopped working, got behind the wheel of a HGV, and im loving it.
gues why..
no respect,,,
NN folks, im driving a perfect car,, and its MINE.........
Now there's a satisfied customer. He has a bus that performs like he never imagined.
Your commitment to solving your customer’s problems is such a pleasure to watch. How refreshing.
The srark difference between a parts - exchanger and an actual diagnose and repair MECHANIC! Thank you for the demonstration!!!
Scott a couple of things have been a constant with you in every one of your videos I have watched over the past 3ish years, and that is your integrity, ethics, and the pride you take in the work you do. No matter how many diagnostic tools a guy has in his tool box those traits are still priceless, and always will be.
You remind me of my late father in that regard, he was a heavy duty mechanic and knew his way around the Detroits and the other big diesels.
I can't give you a higher compliment.
He's been gone a long time, but hearing you explain what happened at the other shop and your obvious distaste for the way your customer was treated...well...it reminded me of him.
You could be teaching an ethics/integrity class to up and coming techs if you ever had a mind to. The world could certainly use more mechanics like you. It is good to see your son on that path.
Wow, that sounds 100% better than when it first arrived - Good job!
Good mechanics in every field are worth their weight in gold. Scott you are a master mechanic.
That was unbelievable. The bus owner is lucky he got that good of a refund. Lucky he went to see you and your son. Just think how many other people got the same diagnostic treatment. There was no reason for that. Now he is good to go and a happy man. You guys have jobs for life. Keep up the great work.
It was probably a VERY GOOD THING that the throttle was limited to 75% by the rubber floor. It may well have saved the motor.
I’m afraid too many shops are out to rip people off that they think are well to do. Scott is an honest Dr. of Detroit Engines ! I believe he will do you right and that’s what you want. Have a Blessed Day
You never have to search for a Snap-on truck, they will find YOU!
Mystic Men
That K&N.Filter was like having a port- able sand blaster attached, letting too many dirt particles in.
Old school mechanic ,fantastic work , here in Toronto i am lucky to find best old school mechanic by name Romeo ,that man can fix anything !
What a dream to find out the gas pedal wasn't going far enough.
"This thing is low on power, but dang if it doesn't get great mileage!"
At least he knows it’s never been thrashed
I'm glad that the dealership gave him back most of his money, and that you were able to get him back where he needs to be. I like the Wanderlodges, they appear to be well built, lots of cool stuff inside these including an icemaker, how cool is that.
well the man of real knowledge and experience strikes again cant imagine how that garage is in business claiming there`s nothing wrong with it
You gotta know that everyone that works on Scotts Test route in town has to be wondering where all the old buses came from.
Probably think they're constantly entering and exiting a time warp...
@@TKevinBlanc The Twilight Zone!!! 😱 😂
Given the small town, I'm pretty sure they know.
@@HandyManDM Shoot, three quarters of them have probably parked, pissed, or done donuts on his property.
the problems of a previous shop reminds me of problems i had with truck stops of America when i had a truck and was unfortunate to be disabled at their unmercy.they had a tendecy to replace everything before going to the real problem. i would not recommend them to anyone for any reason you obviosly have a reputation of quality work and honesty Thanx to you
Nothing like watching a knowledgeable professional work !
Glad Scotty found the problem with the monsanto rug under the warp speed thrust lever. Bones: for Christ sake - I need a drink!
Great work, really amazing to hear the motor get better and better as you guys keep finding more issues. When most shops would have never kept digging for the issues and would have settle for it just running better then when it came in but not you guys !!!
Thoughtful diagnostics are a rare and real pleasure to watch. The fact the owner also understands this is a blessing. Yes! Go America and Americans!
You are like the Lourdes of the bus world. After all the others have failed to cure, you make the Pilgrimage to BGM. There you are cured, your youthful vigor is restored, and you throw away your crutches. You give praise and leave an offering.
Very satisfying to watch you fix these old buses, great job and great ethics... do it right and solve the issues. Thank you
Excellent work Scott, great diagnostic work. This is going to change his ability to drive that bus properly and stay out of trouble! All the best from Canada
Great work Scott! I am so surprised that nobody from new picked up the rubber under the accelerator pedal and wonder if this is why that someone installed the K&N filter to try and generate more power/boost without finding the real issue?
Great troubleshoot work. Way to go. That earlier repair shop should have provided a 100% refund. Scott and his son killed it!
That was an interesting one , didn’t expect the carpet to be a problem ! Great work
lol even in regular vehicles this seem to be a problem.
Not too bad an outcome from the previous shop considering how it could have gone. That bus sounds great. Track down all the little things and now you have a runner. Nicely done.
Right here is the difference between experts and a bloke who knows what he’s doing! Well done Scott! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
tyler is a great asset to your program-i tend to learn a lot from both of yall
This is just so great Scott. Kudoʻs for this great work.
Nice to hear this guys reaction for the work done.
Great to see your thoroughness. Checking and double checking. One step at a time. These issues had built up over the years and had never been dealt with. Now they have!
Live parameters is always my “go to” trying to diagnose faults like these on edc Diesel engines, good job on fixing the guys bus 👍👍
K&N air filters also kill Mass Air Flow sensors as well.
you get the dedicated mechanic award for working in very tight places and methodical troubleshooting. looks like you need a roof to work under though.
I would have loved to hear that conversation where they offered a 75% refund. They even put the wrong oil in. What a lousy experience.
You are very good at what you do man anybody got one Of these two stroke Detroit this man is the best
This guy needs to be running a large shop where he can pass on his knowledge to other diesel mechanics.
These BGM videos are really getting good. The demonstration of the details of the diagnostic work is very informative. I'm surprised you don't have new customers lined up at the gate. Great work.
I live in the Caribbean where Detroits are very rare. and Scott's channel makes me want a Detroit
Most stealerships and shops only go by what their scanner said and just R&R parts. It's hard to find a good ol' school mechanic like you and the carwizard who actually diagnose problems and figure out if a part is actually bad or if it is something simple like a bad connection.
All really great finds on the DDEC Scott! I miss troubleshooting some of those. 👍🤓
29:08 What a excellent catch!!!! That's just Super. You've got to say it "HEY LANCE"! Look at this!!
Unreal when Scott goes through the valves and they start up and idle great!
You two guys are awesome mechanics! Thanks for the videos!!
Hey with a little time and patience..
You guys nail it..
Impressive..
lot's of people out there who know a whole lot of nothing about nothing willing to take your money..they sure know how to do that very well!..love your videos and there content!
Bravo! Well done. Agree that this was one of the most enjoyable episodes to watch. Great intro Scott followed by a mystery that moved to deductions, discovery and a happy ending. Great story telling!! Common sense still rules..."hmmm lets look at the carpet." Brilliant!
really shows the difference between when technicians work on something or mechanics work on it.
MAC and Snap-On must LOVE you. Glad for all you do on our buses!
Harbor freight loves me more. I spend way more money at harbor freight and Amazon than all tool trucks combined
This guy reminds me of my brother Leslie incredible mechanic as a matter of fact the term mechanic is an insult technician if you couldn't get your car fixed by everyone else you brought it to him and he fixed your car quick fast and in a hurry and this guy reminds me a lot of him!
I am hoping to be one of the first customers in the new shop. Cant wait!
No wonder the motors so clean never been worked harder than 75%
I would like you to post the names of the shops that are ripping people off! When good service is received, we rave about it, people have the right to know and avoid what is unacceptable!🤷♂️ I love your channel by the way!💪👊
One thing people should realize about turbo motors, is they arent as sensitive to air filter restriction as a N/A engine is. On a N/A engine your relying on atmospheric pressure to fill the cylinders. If you lose 1 psi through the air filter at WOT, which would be a really clogged filter, you would feel the difference upon replacement. On a turbo, the turbo is actively pulling air through the filter to feed the engine. So if you lose 1 psi though the filter, again approaching EOL; The turbo is going to work slightly harder to get the boost needed, so it might end up in a slightly less efficient spot on its compressor map, but the effect on the engine will be unnoticeable. It'd be like if you were at 2000ft and drove up to 4000ft you'd lose about a lb. To get 25psi out, the pressure ratio might be 1.9 instead of 1.75 for example.
Piece of carpet under the throttle pedal reminds me of a junk day throw out day lawn mower l brought home where the throttle Bowden Cable outer was 1/2” too long, mower had never run at full blast since whoever threw it out first bought it. Good find Tyler.
I could hear the difference once u fixed the gas pedal. Amazing to find such a simple problem
This is such a great channel and this was one of the most satisfying episodes ever.
Maximum respect to you guys; you really are the best and watching you problem solve is very inspirational.
Regards from the UK and keep up the great work! 👍
I loved hearing the son ask, "Dad, you ready for the hill now?" So cool! Great job guy's!
Judging by that last run Id say that was the first time that Jimmy has really run up against the governor the way it really should with the turbo operating properly!........damn floor mat!
Amazing that no one paid attention to the flap of rubber under the accelerator. Sign of a good mechanic.
It amazes me how many stories I've heard recently about dealers and some repair shops outright rip customers off, its infuriating!!
WOW!!!! Freakin carpet throttle lock lol!!!!!!!! Great job Scott and crew!!!!!
Dealers are so crooked it's disgusting. Does this location do any sort of safety inspections? They're not qualified.
I wish you had named the unqualified people who "worked" on this vehicle. I want to avoid people like this.
wow its so refreshing to see someone who knows what they are doing ! love the channel !!!
It cannot be easy to be a bus Grease Monkey. This is got to be the hardest-working guy I've ever seen definitely not a Volkswagen mechanic
Great job troubleshooting, that driver was fortunate to connect with you.
I am still surprised the Blue Bird Bus Co. made RVs back then before the 2000's, they were really cool and I wished I could have one
Great troubleshooting. Nice find with that gas peddle. Too bad the commericial outfit didn't see fit to do their job correctly, but in the end I think the customer achieved a much more successful outcome bringing his wunderlodge to you. Cheers
Very satisfying to have achieved such an improvement through application of proper diagnosis and thought. Well done.
You are a man who found his calling or it certainly seems so. If you were a heart surgeon you would be one of the best
Snap-on van = Tool porn on wheels, or very empty wallet
Both really...
👍👍👍 What a little piece of rubber can do. Nothing beats fixing things "the old school style" with a knife.
Careful, I think I did the tuneup on that coach in 99, at Prevost motor coaches in Lewisville TX. I used a yellow grease pen to mark the rockers. I would think time and heat dried the grease out of the greased chalk leaving the chalk behind. I stayed with provost till they closed shop in 2001... however, the one we worked on, while painted this color and scheme, would haul ass.. so probably not the same coach. The shorter coaches have a screw under the throttle to limit them to 80% throttle. I always removed the screw for my customers, with a warning to watch Pyro and water Temps on hard pulls. It was a fun time.
Scott, this was an- other great video. The only thing the younger mechanics seem to know, is the 4 cycle 60 series. They're are baffled and probably don't know that much about the engines. If you look at it setting the 'rack' this is the real original 'common rail' set up. Finding all of these flaws that can really mess things up,like the wrong anti-freeze, oil & the K&N air filter.I remember way back when SHELL was promoting their Rotella T for use in the Detroit 2 strokes Talking with my old trucking partner / mechanic he had mentioned this. I remember he and his brother using CHEVRON DELO straight weight oil.
I'm so happy for that owner:) well done BGM team!!
Scott, you are the man. Great video!
Cannot wait to see Lance's new McRig come in check Indiana diesel if you haven't
That was quite a transformation. 👍
Years ago, I had a Ford Probe. Good little car. Put a K&N air filter on it for the performance gain. About 3,000 miles later I had to take the intake hose off the filter box to do something - what it was - I forget. There was a fine gray powder on everything inside of the intake downstream of the filter. The K&N went in the trash. I'll never use another one.
I like the clunkyness of the valves and injectors. seems like it is easier to move around in that engine. It is nice and big! I had started to study as an injector technician rebuilding injectors when I graduated high school. I had no idea what a diesel engine was or how it worked. it looked pretty promising in 1979. probably should have continued with it.
Gotta be tickled pink
Glad you guys nail it Everytime.
He's got himself brand new horsepower.
24:52 and I'm wondering if the owner knows that the Bus weighs a lot. And it can not stop as short as he thinks it can. I'll bet your clinched up pretty tight Scott!! I am and I'm in the basement! Great job on the engine. And thanks to Tyler also.
With regards to the cooling system, put laundry liquid soap in the water. A full bottle and run it for a week or more. It will NOT hurt any rubber, water pump etc..Washing machines are full of pumps etc. It will clean out the oil and sludge in the radiator and cooling system. A good flush and fill with anti freeze/rust inhibitor. An old radiator repair guy put me on to it.I've.Done it heaps of times..
Great investigative work guys I hope to let you look at my coach someday I'm sold.
Wow you literally saved that bus! Great work!
What?!! A factory authorized service center with Idiots they call mechanics? When did that start? I'm still trying to understand how you work for vogue cover shots to a diesel mechanic everyone from all over the country comes to see and help them with the Bus? Always love to watch! nothing like your channel and a hot cup of coffee.