1991 Firebird 700R4 Tailshaft Bushing and Seal Replacement (Ep.3) 

Tried to get this video published on Friday but didn't quite make it. Have had a cold all week and couldn't record voiceover until Thursday, so it was a dash to get this edited and uploaded in time for the weekend. Some ups and downs in this video, but at least we are starting to dig into the car! P.S.: Any errors and/or bad jokes I blame on the fever.

I literally know nothing about cars 😂 and all the words your using make zero sense to me. But I find this so fascinating! Great editing, hard work, and 10/10 jokes

"...and with a little bit of soapy water." *CHRISFIX WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*

“I’m gonna put a new muffler on my car”... and that is how you disassemble a transmission

Two thumbs up for the funny jokes and great editing.

Sweeping it under the rug was quite amusing if I say so myself haha. I’ve done that multiple times with my transmission. I’m not sure of the official names of the parts since it has a torque tube on the driveshaft since 1949, but the rear seal is leaking between the transmission and the torque tube. So is the main seal between the engine and the transmission... and the differential... pretty much everything important is leaking except the brakes haha. Good video

Loved the rug jokes.

A lot of people would just make a single Timelapse video but doing a series where you go in depth on everything you do is dope as hell

This is the reality of working on older cars. I just got a 98 Expedition and started the "discovery" process. Take one thing out, find two more behind it. It is just the way it goes. But is like with rust, you keep digging until you find good metal and then start building it out. At some point (you might have, but I didn't check) it would be cool to see your list of "can't do without" tools, thread-lock seems to be one of them. :-) Due to a recent move I had to get rid of all my tools so starting from scratch. On this Expy just realized I need a lot of Torx (screwdriver/sockets) to survive.. :-) Keep up the good work and go light on that blue stuff. :-)

"It's there, just like the monster under your bed." w h a t

Watching these videos makes me want to clean out my garage, get to all the hidden tools, and find a project car to work on again. As crazy as it sounds I miss frustration and fun that comes with working on a project car. Love the videos.

Sometimes you have to break two things to fix one. 😂

See I'm not a big car guy but I learned so much off of this little series.

Me: watches these videos of cars Google: hey you want some car ads

I'm from Australia and I used to work on old Japanese cars. No matter how many American car videos I watch, I'll never cease to be amazed that you can just go down to the auto store and buy SO MANY replacement parts for a 30 year-old car. You're so lucky. Also this was hilarious, love your channel. Keep sweeping under that rug!

That transmission crack, talk about losing the war to win the battle

My 89 Firebird Formula 350 was an Atlanta car so it was in perfect condition when I bought it in 2008, every time I took something off, I completely restored it including paint and clear coat (spray can) on the parts I removed! Quit trying to fix that exhaust, slap some Hooker shorty headers on it and a true dual exhaust 2.5” with a crossover and remove the converter slap on a couple series 50 mufflers and it’ll sound awesome!

I lost count at how many times you said, "I'm sure it'll probably be OK."

If you were to replace the transmission down the line, might as well source a manual one along with the necessary pedals, manual swaps usually gets viewers.

This is definitely making me want to buy my own project now! I wanted to binge watch all episodes as this series is very interesting! You've got me now patiently waiting to see what else you've got :)

just found these videos this morning and i must say your an intelligent man. Keep the good work up buddy!

I found your videos a year after you posted them but, i finally convinced my sister to sell me her Pontiac firebird and it's going to need a lot of work. I searched for "how to" videos and i found this series. I have a sentimental attachment to the firebird im getting from my sister. My mother saved it from the crusher and i fell in love with it since i first saw it when i was 9. I'm 31 now and waiting ~ 20 years, I'm ok with the wait. I'll probably reference these videos in my rebuild.

Nice video! I'm the proud owner of a 3.1L '92 Firebird, and I love watching people work on them. I may have to do something about my transmission soon, it's developed a leak recently. My t-tops are still watertight though!

I love the narrative and the humor. I also like the attitude of realism about fixing vs. not fixing things. Too often people criticize because it's not perfect, but to shoot for perfection on this type of car isn't practical or a good financial idea.

“OSHA approved footwear” 😂

Love this series so far, my absolute favorite pastime is working on my cars. From Part 1 to here, my satisfaction rate is very high. The car has come so far with such small replacements and cleaning. 10/10

this is the legit backyard mechanic stuff i come to youtube for. i can literally hear myself saying the same stuff when working on my own truck 'eh...itll probably be alright...'

Great video. The entire time i was watching it I was thinking, thank goodness I live below the rust belt.

The drive shaft coming out was just, I mean, the most satisfying noise

I had a 1987 Firebird in high school my dad sold it behind my back for $500 dollars, it looked the same as this car and color, can't wait for the finish keep it up.

The flex in the frame when you let that Jack down at 0:58 in the video was crazy

I'm especially loving this particular series. My father still has his (original owner) '85 yellow trans am with 29,xxx original miles. It's the fuel injected 4AT model. Total garage queen, never gets driven. I hope to one day inherit the car and "bring it back to life" with some performance upgrades and TLC...even though its been garaged all its life, it needs some love.

I know nothing about cars and have no idea what you're talking about but these videos are AMAZING!!!

I love the progress videos. I gotta dig thu my old pics. My first car was a 91 firebird automatic. It was originally olive green. When i bouth it it was a lighter shade of green but i painted it midnight blue. It was beautiful.

That sweeping under the rug earned you a sub, I love the humor you put into your educational videos. I'm a mechanic with almost 4 years of experience but i still enjoy watching videos like this.

Lots of rebuild channels these days but Fuzzy engineering skills are so so good t this channel is my new favourite !!If the point is to learn ? This is your man !! Love it

Nice Ephesians "The Full Armor of God" joke.

Thank you for getting me through the last hour of a 12hr shift due to snow! Like always I enjoy your videos keep up the good work.

These videos are my bedtime stories. Ima be sad when this car is done.

This series gives me confidence I can continue the rebuild on my 1984 Trans Am Recaro. Thanks for the great vids!

Finally a new video

I recently picked up an 88 Formula 350 and are anxiously awaiting each video! Keep up the great work!

Awesome Video. If it were me though I think I would replace the whole exhaust.

5:13 "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being", very nice.

Firebirds always been my favorite car. Had a 81 for my first car. Only wish I would of kept it. Had a 91 later in life and would have to say 91 is still my favorite year.

Awesome! I have a 1990 so watching this series is super informative

As always, well done in both editing and audio. I've just about finished my 4th generation Firebird and have been through all of what you are about to do on this beautiful 3rd generation. Excellent choice for a project and video series. Looking forward to further episodes in the near future. Again, thanks for sharing.

I wish there are more videos like this everywhere it’s really satisfying to watch

This has quickly become one of my favourite channels and I love the content and the presentation. Really enjoying watching this series. Keep up the good work.

i love this restoration i have been watching for almost an hour now.

I was recommend this channel about a month ago.... after binge watching every single episode, I subbed. : )

Listen i know nothing about cars. But i found your videos and im listening to a whole new language and im still intrigued. But i swear you could be making everything up and ill just believe you.

This is the best instructional format on youtube. Soothing too. Thank you for taking the time to make these.

I don't even have a firebird but this content is appealing and entertaining. Solid work my friend.

Ran across yours vids at 12 midnight its almost 3am and im still tuned in lets just say you have a new subscriber great vids keep it up

Started watching today, I’m never leaving.

LOL...I LOVED that 'brushing under the rug' thingy. Visually original and funny

FINALLY, a new episode!

My car in high school was a 92 Firebird. They really only made those with the V6 because they were focusing on rolling out the new generation body styles on the 93. Still very fun to have

This channel is awesome, nice down to earth mechanic videos without the "I'm the best" stigma around it. Love it man please keep making videos!

More kickass car videos please. Love seeing people working on their cars.

You uploaded this video at the right time when I have nothing to do.

Loved the sweeping the "issues" under thw rug part. Classic

I'm new to your video and I love it ! I love how much you use ''we'', it's make us the viewer really into your video, thanks for sharing with us :)

I get such a smooth satisfaction seeing these parts replaced. Great mechanic...Only thing I would suggest is use seafoam when tuning this thing up I swear by that stuff

Nooooooooo! A cliff hanger episode!!! Bring on the exhaust and sway bar end links!!! Well done.

I know nothing about cars but i know funny and this guy is funny enough he make me watch him working on cars for 6 hours

Thanks for another great vid, I learned a lot about changing the rear seal and bushing in a 700R4! Also my heartrate literally went up when I saw you drilling next to your foot. I was very afraid for your toes. Balls of Steel LoL

Nice ur showing everything what ur doing no one dose this 👍👍

Love watching car videos. Only if I had the money and a house I would happily rebuild a car.

I can’t wait to see the final results. It’s gonna be an awesome change.

Really appreciate the reference to Ephesians 6:13 and its full meaning. Blessings to you and yours!

Sweeping that stuff under the carpet was frigging brilliant!

You do a great job with your videos.i especially like the Ephesians reference and sweeping problems under the rug.please keep up the great work.

“OSHA approved foot wear”. As an ex safety Director I can appreciate that joke.

The "click" on the torque joke was subtle and hilarious. I chuckled for some time afterwards.

Man I wish I knew automotive repair and mechanical stuff like this guy. I always thought it'd be cool to buy a "mechanics dream" from craigslist and fix it up on the cheap.

It's good to see an AvE approved fully calibrated finger torque wrench in action on other projects.

Dude your sense of humor, and the detail in your videos is awesome. Keep up the good work!

This video makes me feel a lot better about my hack job repairs on my '77 Dodge pickup. I may have also skirted an aluminum crack like that one.

I don't have one of these cars, nor do I plan on getting one but I love watching your videos, glad I found t his firebird build.

I was in the process of restoring a 91 Firebird much like the one you've got. It was an AZ car and didn't have any rust but EVERY piece of rubber, wire, and plastic turned brittle over the 25 years of hot desert sun. For a car powered by a Colecovision its a nightmare doing any wire harness work and on top of that the dirt and grime build up around leaks looked like something out of an H.P. Lovecraft novel. I even found bits of a cactus in the front sub-frame, I have no idea how that got in there. I ended up selling it halfway through working on it, I kinda feel bad for the guy who bought it because I wasn't able to debug the wire harness issue that was preventing the car from starting. I also moved to Iowa, where rust is a killer of old cars which means any kind of future project I decide to pick up is likely going to have horrific rust problems. You look like you got pretty lucky as far as rust goes, but those fuel lines definitely aren't looking too good. When you do replace them, are you going to get factory-style hardlines or go with rust resistant flexible line?

Very interesting project you got there! That Firebird is a beautiful car. Maybe it's just me, but I would've thoroughly cleaned all those parts, remove the rust and paint them before mounting back.

The safety flip flops are a trend that i see quite often, huh. Also, i wouldnt worry about the transmission. 3/4 aint bad, and like you said, you'd need a whole new case for the transmission. And personally, i did worse things (I may or may not have installed a new clutch kit only to leave out the actual friction clutch disk, and then spent two days wondering what the car wouldnt move. And i left out 2 bearing.. balls? from a halfshaft and did 200km on it only to realize they were still on my workbench. so you know. you live, you learn.)

I wouldn't worry about the one cracked bolt hole. It torqued back down and it's not under extreme pressure in use. If you rebuild the transmission get it tig welded and retapped then. Also always replace the transmission mounts on the 3rd and 4th gen birds as that torque arm suspension really puts a beating on them. I recommend polyurethane transmission mounts with the encapsulated metal cage that's available. Good job repairing the stripped out crossmember bolt. They are necessary. If you ever increase power output the actual frame rails where they bolt into become a weak point. I have had the crossmember rip out the metal with both bolts attached. Clean metal just torn from the frame! We reinforced the frame rails with plate steel on 3 sides and added frame ties before reattaching a modified crossmember to it. Just passing on some issues we found working on 3rd gen birds.

Delightful commentary and very good tips. Thank you.

Man, I love this series so far!

I have to say your videos inspire me! I am looking forward for your next video!

Ah, memories. :) A saw a few f-bodies that either lost that torque arm bushing, and one was missing the bracket too. With the bushing gone, it just has an unpleasant thump occasionally. With the bracket gone, you're wondering who smacked the floor with a hammer. In the shape that one is in, I'd leave it alone. Good luck with that exhaust. Replace or delete the cat too. That's why the exhaust was reasonably quiet with the muffler missing. The cat is plugged up.

Keep it up I own 4 Camaros 85,86, 2 87’s trying to build 2 nice ones keep it up always wanted to learn new things

Love the firebird update! Pls keep it

Boy, do I wish you were from or near my area. I have a 1979 Cp DeVille that needs your tender care.

I am NOT a car person, but here I am 3 episodes deep for some reason and not sure how I got to this point...but I’m ok with it 😂

I'm just glad you did not use a claw hammer in your automotive work. :)

literally just found you and I am mad because of it. You are amazing by collectively adding a special comedy with mechanics and i love it. Keep up the great work. All da way from Aussie

3rd part of the series and the 3rd video I've watched from this channel, you've got my subscription!

I am so in love with your video style, I have watched all your car related videos. Please keep up the great work. You're an inspiration for the channel my friends and I have called Carfoolery.

10:57 It is genuinely one of the funniest jokes ever! Thank you sir for the laughter and joy you brought to me

[Rug] [Dirt] [Dust] [Debris] [Stop wearing sandals while working on cars]

This series is really fun.