My 3rd 2005 diesel truck in 3 weeks has a big oil leak from the valve cover gaskets. It does not go well... Send us a postcard: Watch Wes Work P.O. Box 106 Fulton, IL 61252 Send us an email: mail@watchweswork.com
Am I the only one who thinks Wes is the Bob Ross of mechanics? Instead of painting happy trees, he calmly tackles the most frustrating tasks with nothing more dramatic than a contemplative sigh and a wry joke. He’s like the anti-angry mechanic. Never a sharp word or a thrown wrench. Poor broken vehicles come and happy safe vehicles leave. Along the way we all get to see an expert do what experts do. It’s always a pleasure to Watch Wes Work!!
@@mark98070 Right. The SUV taking off into the stack of oil cases and nearly rearranging his biology, was most certainly NOT met with a Gomer Pyle: "Well, Go-o-olley".
Wes, you're a genius. Not only the dropped wrench counting, not only the music, but the ominous cracking sound of turning the tap on your explanation paper, well, that was real cinematic mastery, displayed in this fine video production. This, combined with heavy use of sarcasm sauce, makes this one of the best repair/diag channels out there. In my opinion, of course. Thank you. I appreciate it very much that you put yourself through these hardships, for an honest living and for our entertainment.
If I could add to Mr.APC's wisdom; when faced with the mechanical versions of what cop's used to refer known dipsticks as "frequent fliers", would it be fair and reasonable for there to be an addendum on those bids stating that because of known defects involved in repairs to that make and model, the bid will not cover issues X and Y should they become a part of the repair quote?? BTW, those were nice, very pleasing legs displayed on the porch clip, and your missus has nothing to be ashamed of, either!!!
Where I live there is only one single mechanic who will actually work on a 6.0 or 6.4. He charges $300 an hour and only works 2-3 days a week. Currently there are between 50-70 trucks sitting outside his shop waiting in line. He is in his late 50s and maybe has 10 years left before he closes up shop.
A friend of mine ran into that with the sparkplug replacement on the infamous Ford 5.4 - the quote from a shop surely allowed for the problems on those, and we warned him not to attempt it himself. He opted to not replace the sparkplugs. Truck went to the junkyard yesterday.
That was gold. i just had a super frustrating day working on a roof in the rain and arguing with suppliers about their lousy products. sooo good have a laugh and see someone else dealing with the madness. thanks wes
Wes, your comedic timing, sarcasm and sharp whit is a gift to our industry. I had a good laugh with each of the dropped wrenches. Nice work on this one.
Everyone has started a project that somewhere around halfway in they started contemplating what bad choices in life brought them to this dark place. Power on.
I have started to factor those things into my time estimates. Before I start, I go through a mental check of all the ways I could end up fucked, and how long it'll take me to fix the surprise. 😂
I had the same question as a Chevrolet mechanic. They told us in GM school,"We don't build them for being easy to work on. we build them for ease of assembly.
@@tomtheplummer7322 actually I was told Ford rushed Navistar to release the 6.0 before it was ready and made their own modifications. I had IHC Navistar 4300 and 4700 medium trucks with 444 and never had issues like in Ford pickup trucks did . The 7.3 PSD was excellent though. But the transmission s melted in my f450 dump truck I went through 3. Then the dual mass POS clutch went twice in other truck. I switched to GM gas 6.0 LS fleet trucks vans years ago. Now they suck to high tech .
Wes, if nothing else, this is the best example of how to install a helicoil in a crappy spot. Thanks for taking the time to document that instead of glossing over it 👍
I actually like the 6.0 content. Not sure if it's because i enjoy watching others struggle as I have on the 6.0 or bias because i own one 😂(05 excursion). They are pretty robust but can be annoying to work on. The coolant filter mods are due to the egr cooler issues / scare but regular maintenance / non ford coolant seems to help a lot. I bought into it with the BPD oil cooler relocation kit. 6.0s are still pretty common in VA / NC from what ive seen. Hopefully more will come your way 😁
My NC based 6.0 still running pretty well with about 400k miles.. not the best design but can be reliable with a few changes (egr delete, stud kit, etc) and regular maintenance..
Motorcraft Gold coolant was terrible about the additive package beginning to drop out and solidify in the system which in turn clogged the oil cooler. Like everything else on a 6.0, one thing goes south and left unchecked and it can get uglier, and fast.
This has to be the best and most comprehensive explanation on how to install a heli coil. Treat Injuries, Celebrate, Evaluate life choices. Words to live by!
This is one of your best videos. The illustrations were spot on. I had a good laugh at the don't drop wrench tally. I've used 2 o-rings a. One over finger one over wrench and a short piece of monafilement line tied together to help with the wrench dropping. Saved me a hundred trips to pickup wrench. Thank you for the videos Wes, I enjoy them all.. I'm 72 and retired, but still remember the struggle.
Wes, I know it's a lot of work making these videos, but please never stop. You're easily my favorite mechanic/car youtube channel. I'd offer to edit your videos, but I don't have the skills or the tools for that
I think that’s what I appreciate most about your work ethic, Wes, knowing that when you take on a job you’re going to do everything humanly possible to make it right. Thanks for a great, entertaining video!
I’m so glad to discover that I’m not the only person who struggles with these types of repairs. Thank you Wes, your videos are awesome 🫶 And the world really appreciates you ❤
Masterful editing turning the torture into a ditty was very funny, but man I felt your pain on this one, ouch. You bring a lot of joy to others Wes, if it is any consolation, try to remember that, thanks as alway.
You're tougher than I am... After almost 3 decades of turning wrenches, I'm now semi-retired and absolutely positively will not work on diesels anymore. Been offered good cash by friends but nope I did my time. A salute you Wes 😎
I did contract engineering for White Motors back in the 70’s. Inner fender liners on AutoCars (can you say Matt at Diesel Creek?) and Freightliner trucks were made from hand mock-ups on the truck, and then sent out to have the full size patterns made from them for production. This was pre CAD, and I believe the assembly notes said something like "locate fastener holes at assembly." That was a fun place to work, because you would draw some sort of a plan, then spend the afternoon in the shop trying to make something that resembled the drawing. Once you had a workable model, then you went back and made a finished drawing for the production part.
I loved the admonition "don't drop the small wrench" followed by the hash marks, where every hash mark means climbing down from the work perch to retrieve the dang thing and climbing back to drop it yet again. Hilarious 'cause we have all been there. Great video and I look forward to your next one.
Some of the very finest content on RU-vid, I have learned so much from Wes. A true master of his craft which is very rare these days. If I were a customer of Wes I would drive care free! Keep up the great work and long may it continue.
I sold my 20 year old diesel F350 a few years back and I have no regrets. Wallet is thicker than ever and maintenance on my current vehicle is so much quicker and easier. Thanks for the video sir.
I agree with other posters that you've outdone yourself with the instructional vignette. Personally, I think it's up there with your all time great 'how to' on fixing a scratch on your dishwasher! I'm sure I speak for many in saying you never need to apologise for taking some time off. Hope you did something fun 👍🏻.
Wes, you take a day whenever you want, your CORE watcher will ALWAYS wait for your content, because it's always good. Have you turned into a "storm chaser'? Lol
@@WatchWesWork Haha...I guess that was a bit of a "backhanded" compliment. But really, it showcased all of your strengths, not the least of which is the ability to communicate. Oh yeah....and you're a decent mechanic too.
Wes....you are an internet treasure. I own a 2004 F250 with a six liter.....and I can still watch this with a sense of humor. I live in Texas and my truck is without rust and has 170,000 miles on it. Needless to say....it has had all the major repairs done on it....I still like to drive it....and I always drive with my fingers crossed.
Wes, Your humour is priceless 🤣😂😅 listeneing to my laughing out loud every few minutes, my wife asked me, since when car repair videos were this funny. Well, I said to her: "since I watch Wes work - that's when". Keep em coming - nut just for the humour of course, but also for their instructional value! I always sit straight when you are putting pen to paper. That's never lost on this old car and airplane buff... Greets from far away Switzerland!
Wes, just to give you some relief, I should bring by my 70s squarebody chevy with a straight six. To give yourself a “challenge” with the valve cover gasket, you can either blindfold yourself, or only use one hand for the job. I once changed the alternator in the dark with no light, entirely by feel. These V8 diesels make me want to “run away, run away!”. Thanks for the video.
I live in the UK, we consider 3L to be big so I’d say 6L are vanishingly rare 😂. I don’t think I’ve come across a wheel arch liner that actually fits back in easily (or when it does, half the lip is sticking out elsewhere!). I really enjoyed the cinematic part at the end, thanks for yet another great video Wes
@@jeffreygoss8109 thats fucking stupid, nobody needs that. Out 2L crafters are big workvans that haul a lot of stuff. Vans are easier than pickups anyways
Wes! You got yourself a stomach surfer!! How'sit suit you? We attach a couple sheets of 3/4" plywood to our forklift and climb up on that to work from above the engine. I also found I was kneeling more on the platform, so I switched to the Duluth pants with knee pad inserts.
Watched a recent Diesel Creek video and Matt referred to contacting you on a diesel he was working on, says alot for your knowledge and abilities, pretty impressive. You, Matt and Merlyn king of the dodge cummins out in Arizona are my favorites, always look forward to you videos.
Or have a larger head, so the you need to use different socket when taking bolts out. Does not guarantee right installation. Using aM7 or M8 bolt could be an solution, but hard to say if there is enough space for those in the cylinderhead..
I feel your pain, Wes! I well (and, I suppose, fondly) remember at about age 15 on a creeper under a rusty school bus with the transmission on my chest and struggling to get it to slide into place! Things were much more simple then, but many similarities remain! Enjoy and appreciate your youth and strength and remember "Life is a sight draft dated yesterday"!
The descent into madness music while doing the heli coil was a nice touch. These diesel videos are really making me satisfied with my life choice to change careers lol.
Wes, thanks for sharing your pain. I think all Ford engineers should have to watch these videos, and maybe spend a week in your shop. Keep up the good work!
It makes me so happy that I already have a Cummins in my 2005 F350 instead of the original six uh oh. It is SO easy to work on, relatively speaking and looks like it came from the factory that way (after I corrected all of the janky wiring and hose routing done by the installer).
I've said if before, you always teach as much as entertain and this video was no exception. My advice for the stripped out bolts on this engine would be to put a large neon sign out front: 6.0 Powerstrokes-No Trespassing.
