Challenging Charger: Part I

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In this video I have a look at a 2008 Dodge Charger that was towed in with a stability, ABS, traction control problem. The customer complaint is that you can't get the car to go over 40mph. Doesn't take long to see what is happening. However our little friend rust is going to make this a tough job. -Enjoy!
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@TorqueTestChannel 3 года назад

32:35 ooooo, I didn't know they made impacts in lipstick red. I'm... I mean my wife will be very happy to hear this. We'll test how much you lose from that air swivel as well.

@TechGorilla1987 3 года назад

The "Pew Pew" factor is mighty high with that gun.

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

Soon that gun will be in your hands. I am waiting on another new one to come in from an un-named company and then I am going to get a hold of you to test this. Plus I told Jay it's to shiny for my shop haha. I will be getting in touch soon. I know it won't beat my OG I sent in! Oh and BTW, I use the harbor freight swivels if you want to test the exact ones. They're like $4.99 😂

@2nickles647 3 года назад

@@SouthMainAuto I'm a good tester..😄

@dannyhubert5722 3 года назад

@@SouthMainAuto i think you take take your vacation this summer and come down to Rhode Island i would love to meet you and the family

@interdiction2 3 года назад

I wonder if they do matching underwear? Asking for a friend.

@blackbelt4139 3 года назад

I teach high school economics and everytime I mention a product, I now say "not a sponsor"....the kids love it.

@956Sparkys 3 года назад

Stealing lines 😛

@dans_Learning_Curve 3 года назад

Way to keep it real for the kids!

@CheezyDee 3 года назад

My favorite part of economics class was ripping the $100 bill in half. I don't even remember what he was trying to teach, but everybody else didn't want to do it so I just grab it and rip it in half.

@jennifurzoe1302 3 года назад

@@956Sparkys plagiarism

@blackbelt4139 3 года назад

@@jennifurzoe1302 Imitation is the highest form of flattery :), I also credit Eric.

@donmears4090 3 года назад

I find your attitude of providing quality service without taking the customer for their last penny very refreshing!

@dragonblade8460 3 года назад

100% the reason I love this channel and subscribed and if he wasnt in New York I'd be taking my truck to him for things I dont wanna do myself

@dannylinc6247 2 года назад

I bet a high percentage of working technicians would do the same in the same circumstances. They don't control the prices but they can help keep it he cost down. If they knew the numbers and their wife was the bookkeeper, and they made videos, it would come out similar. The meanies are reacting to their last, worst memory when they didn't allow enough hours or think additional parts would be so many. Sometimes your boss flip flops on you before and after while promises were made or unrealistic expectation was at work. Then, the mechanics a weenie for not pulling rabbits out of a hat, or that's the attitude he received. Naturally, he stores that experience and promises himself , next time? No promises to the customer and there the parts list even contains absolute worst case. It's smart to estimate high and hope for some luck. The lady may shed tears, but hang up after authorizing, but then call her brother who can perform miracles in half the time having not seen the vehicle. Or her dad's been telling her to expect to be taken advantage of for being female. The opposite is true and females often agree when shown the problem. They don't think they would like getting a chance to use the socket set they got last Christmas, they just want your best effort and to save their baby, really. Making the video is the ultimate back up for customers seeing what you had to do and why. It makes sense to try and get it to go elsewhere, but you know you have the tools and ability. It's nice to be appreciated for your talent and tenacity once in a while. Remember to go home at quitting time. Let it take the time it takes.

@ratfink9205 3 года назад

Axle nut: "But I don't wanna come off!" Eric O: "I wasn't asking"

@baileyhatfield4273 3 года назад

hit it with the oil and a topped off compressor lol

@sumduma55 3 года назад

I had an axel nut on a caravan back in the mid 2000s we ended up having to get the one inch impact out for. It even struggled for a minute or so.

@SeersantLoom 3 года назад

@@sumduma55 One thing I've learned (myself, here and many other places) is that nothing beats the liquid wrench. Heat makes wonders. As Eric O has stated at some time - it can't be stuck if its liquid :=) Don't have one yet but have been dreaming about 1" impact gun. It should scare those puny 32 nuts off just by showing the thing.

@sumduma55 3 года назад

@@SeersantLoom yeah. We tried everything, pb blaster, liquid wrench, wd40, kroil... twisted the nipple off a 1/2 inch breaker bar by using a long pipe and jumping on it. The 1 inch impact was for the road service calls for semi tires. I wish I has one if my own too. I don't work there anymore but still friendly though.

@WouterB76 3 года назад

I often say to a bolt or nut; it wasn't a question, it 's a order.

@thomasmaloney2865 3 года назад

"DEATH, DARKNESS... and JESUS!" That got me lol

@romeo_alpha0176 3 года назад

🤣🤣

@wolfman231 3 года назад

"Gettin' mixed signals here." Too funny.

@MikeMcCasland27 3 года назад

"That was easy. Could have done this in the driveway with hand tools." - Hilarious. :)

@CheezyDee 3 года назад

Maybe my driveway waiting a half hour after every 5 ugga duggas for my little Crapsman compressor to fill back up...

@baileyhatfield4273 3 года назад

I seen this comment while i was roaming the comments at the start...then i wondered why it was an almost 40 min video...and part 1 lol. Would of been a BIT rough in the driveway. This would make most men cry in the driveway with poor tools. That ''Nitro juice'' is very good.

@rickn8or 3 года назад

Sure, you coulda done it in a driveway with hand tools... in about three years ;^)

@hoodlumrocknroll1 3 года назад

I assisted an uncle pull a Ford transmission out of a late 1970’s to mid 1980’s Econoline 15-20 passenger van. Motor was diesel V8, on a concrete parking pad outside. Air gun hose entrance shot from the trigger handle with air line attached. I caught the flying hose smack in my right palm. Carried the stripped of torque converter and fluid drained transmission by hand 500 feet into his garage.

@bergtechautomotive8886 3 года назад

Eric: "Cars are stupid". Dodge: "Hold my beer".

@hahaha12345678993 3 года назад

that lady is lucky her car was brought to you, almost like winning the lottery

@ozzierabbit587 3 года назад

For her it's probably either that car or a used bicycle.

@tcpnetworks 3 года назад

Probably more valuable :)

@rickski3769 3 года назад

winning the lottery not.....shit, her world just came crashing down...

@rickski3769 3 года назад

okay, just checked axle price $300 ish....so maybe worth fixing, but many other issues.....costs.....

@giggiddy 3 года назад

@@ozzierabbit587 thats exactly what I thought. Clearly more people than not put zero effort into rust protection/minimization on their cars. Looks like they dont even hit the underneath with a hose every now and then. Then they complain when a mechanic has to charge extra because the vehicle is literally one solid piece of rust.

@handgreasegarage786 3 года назад

Eric O always tackles the rustiest jobs with no PB Blaster required he’s a man of confidence & courage

@donlove3741 3 года назад

He hit it with panther piss.

@billsimpson604 3 года назад

Eric is a national comedy treasure. The lady will get her money's worth in entertainment if she watches the video. She will learn why anyone but Eric, would have landed her car in heaven.

@johnnewmyer3858 3 года назад

TRUTH!

@podamis314 3 года назад

heaven may be only a few miles from SMA

@ImLivin6 3 года назад

Amen!

@playdg 3 года назад

I don't think any of you understand what heaven is. This car isn't going there.

@GTCGreg 3 года назад

I think Eric looks at these rust buckets as a personal challenge. "No body's gonna tell me I can't fix it." And he always does fix it.

@steved7610 3 года назад

Your daughter diagnosed it pretty quick at 20:55. "There' a lot of rust".

@aaroncurley2377 3 года назад

You’re a good guy, Eric for trying to help this lady out as best you can despite the huge amount of rust and problems. God bless!

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 года назад

You're a solid dude man.

@RexenPrime 3 года назад

I was just watching a bunch of your videos today, particularly on your sonics. What a coincidence that we both show up here for the mr O. show.

@abijah_ 3 года назад

@@RexenPrime same for me was just catching up with the I3 Vids :D

@edwardmyers1746 3 года назад

Howdy seeing you here!

@makeshiftlake3519 3 года назад

Ayyy Randy I didn’t know you watch SMA !! Lol

@seanhatch4425 3 года назад

Yes he is.

@Roocketboy 3 года назад

Its not alway about money its whats in your heart. Helping someone out that has a crappy ride and can,t afford a new car. Way to go Eric O

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 3 года назад

Just unplug the ABS sensors and ship that rust bucket :P

@stonesauer5781 3 года назад

😆

@FixIt1975 3 года назад

My thoughts exactly. Lights will never go off but she'll go down the road.

@douglasjreynolds 3 года назад

That is what I was thinking...

@anthonydefreitas6006 3 года назад

No parts required

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

I gave the "Russian Repair Option" but she wanted all the lights out on here baby 😂

@kazilziya830 3 года назад

You sir are a rare breed. Haven't seen a mechanic like you in over 40yrs. Being honest and fair are the best advertising you can have and it's free.

@johnzirbes5460 3 года назад

Eric 48yrs heavy truck trailer mechanic in chicago.We never see rust like this.God bless you for helping this woman.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 года назад

No road salt in Chicago? Hmm...don't you get atleast snow? This rust is bad for sure, not much worse on the nuts, but the rest of the car wasnt the worst. I thought these cars had covers for the nuts to keep moisture out...clearly im mistaken.

@monsterq6 3 года назад

Fellow Illinoisan here! Keep rocking and rolling

@rudyjuarez2834 3 года назад

Have no idea what your talking about. From Chicago too and, especially on Asian cars, the rust buildup can get very bad in the chassis and almost always guaranteed to break a few bolt heads when you put impact wrenches on them. They break and constantly stuck with extracting bolts. Maybe not an issue with heavy duty lines but light passengers cars its a lifestyle

@davidritchie9344 3 года назад

I’m guessing you’re comparing trucks and trailers to cars? They’ll rust differently for sure.

@slingbart705 3 года назад

Friendly Back Yard Mechanic Chicagoan here too and every one of my 10 + yr old cars are always rusted to death underneath, fuel lines, brake lines, sub frames, gas tank, you name it, it is brown/orange. Need to start undercoating with the oil protective coatings.

@OcOnNoR8806 3 года назад

Forget the naysayers! This lady was obviously in a bind and probably couldn't afford a new car, especially during this Covid economy. You went above and beyond, because you're genuine. Any mechanic that saw this customer and car as an opportunity.. good luck to them.

@mikeromanage3696 3 года назад

"Robert's your mother's brother" Pure Gold, Jerry. Pure Gold.

@brianburns7211 3 года назад

At my job there were two cousins who hated each other. One of them would not refer to him cousin as his cousin. The guy called his cousin his father’s brother’s kid.

@livinglifeontheedgechaos.1957 3 года назад

Nice hat tip to the other.... :)

@michaelblacktree 3 года назад

I actually have an uncle named Bob.

@andrewrixon2347 3 года назад

And Fanny’s your Aunt !

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 года назад

You are a good man Mr O helping a last in distress. Kudos to you.

@georgetissot5933 2 года назад

Eric, when you were hitting the nut, I thought that whole area of the car would just crumble into a large pile of rust and small bits of chunks of rusted metal. You have a lot of heart working with people, it's rare in todays world.

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 года назад

You're a good man Eric. Good men don't take advantage of people. Those that would advocate doing that well you be the judge.

@hitman0119 3 года назад

Also this is why he's got more work than he knows what to do with... Good problem to have

@josh8344 3 года назад

Just this. I however think you should bank another hour of diag into your work on cars like that, so you can get a minion to power wash the underside with 160+ degree water first. 😅

@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx 3 года назад

Definitely 👍

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 года назад

@@josh8344 Might break something based on the corrosion under these vehicles.

@m.b8257 3 года назад

I agree

@jamespearce7954 Год назад

What's important Eric is that you care. You try to help those you can. That means a lot to the customer.

@RadDadBMX 3 года назад

Best guy on RU-vid

@danielhowiesr.2593 3 года назад

Nice guy, but Mustie 1 gets my vote!

@dylanaustic6362 3 года назад

True that

@kenc.9067 3 года назад

Key takeaway: "it won't be any worse than when it came in" True dat

@tonycking0121 3 года назад

God has already blessed you with a beautiful wife and family. Your good deeds are not going unwatched, keep up the great work Eric, anyone watching knows you're taking a hit on this rust bucket. You're a good man.

@grantbellinger7403 3 года назад

Well said mate yep iwatching

@chiluco2000 3 года назад

"...and the lady crying told me it's my baby" pauses video, gets some snacks from the kitchen... epic video coming up

@timmymalone5444 3 года назад

You got a good heart. And a great mechanic.

@65cbtengr 3 года назад

A godly man helps people and will be rewarded

@jimbattles9642 3 года назад

this is why people come to you, they trust you to do the right thing and charge a fair price.

@SugeRealest 3 года назад

Why does everyone expect mechanics to charge a fair price, is a Lois Vuitton bag that cost 5000 a fair price, is Nike Jordan's at 300 a fair price. Does the dentist or plastic surgeon charge a fair price. Sick and tired of wanting mechanics to work for free

@mikez2501 3 года назад

@@SugeRealest fair and free are two different things tool. Comparing a service to a product 🤡.

@CFCARREPAIRS 3 года назад

I agree 👍

@SugeRealest 3 года назад

@@CFCARREPAIRS yh bro I'm sick and tired of ppl always slandering mechanics, when my electrician friend charges 6000 to rewire a house no one complains.

@jdtractorman7445 3 года назад

@@SugeRealest So true. With some people they actually act like it's the mechanics fault the car broke in the first place, LOL.

@jameskim62 3 года назад

Removing the rusty nut is fascinating and relaxes me ..... Like watching the flames in the fireplace !!!!!!! I watch the video whole without fast-forwarding it.

@DangerousSportsForSeniors 3 года назад

If you passed on that job I would be missing out on quality entertainment. And a two part series. Thanks for your efforts.

@HotAxleBox 3 года назад

The AvE of the automotive world is Eric, thanks for the time you take out of your life to entertain us. You're a dude

@foghornleghorn8536 3 года назад

The world could use a lot more people like you Eric. Thanks for the video.

@chrismechanic2000 3 года назад

watching you struggling with rusty old crap, i dont miss it at all.

@Zizumia 3 года назад

"Sometimes you need to know when to walk away.." Me: *Sees its part I* "She's not going to let you walk away"

@snoopdogie187 3 года назад

I saw part 3 before starting to watch this because I had no time, and I already knew it was a case that it should have been walked away from.

@TheNortheastAl 3 года назад

Every town in the state needs an Eric O. Consistently saving the northeast's crustiest from the crusher on a daily basis. I think auto manufacturers pay municipalities to use more salt than necessary in the winter. Eric, you are a font of knowledge and integrity.

@watlinsd 3 года назад

That’s not a good sign when you can remove an axle nut with a wire brush

@michaelmartinez5217 3 года назад

Hahaha. That's a good one.

@meabob 3 года назад

Lord some of the Caliber, Compass, and Patriot ones are even worse.

@wallyg.2409 3 года назад

Or a flat tip screwdriver. Lol...

@Churros1209 3 года назад

Now this is a mechanic I would trust with any of my cars . Good for him

@fmbfla 3 года назад

You are a man worth his "salt". I too have done many a "favor" for people in my community. God bless you. And I mean it!

@Paturnus1 3 года назад

You sir, are the antithesis of the mechanic that will unnecessarily screw the uninformed public. As the son of a now deceased lifetime mechanic, I now understand why my Dad had a few customers follow him from dealership to dealership, as well as a couple of other mechanics that he hadn't worked with in years show up at his funeral. The phrases "few and far between" and "he does the right thing" come to mind. Thank you.

@thermalreboot 3 года назад

The people who tell you to screw your customers don't realize Avoca's a small town and you have to live with these people.

@walterbordett2023 3 года назад

What goes around, comes around.

@ProblemChild-xk7ix 3 года назад

You also have to live with yourself.

@philjungels7617 3 года назад

The luckiest people, are the mechanics who get to work for/under Eric's tutelage! Hopefully they will keep this alive!

@henryg683 3 года назад

Eric I can’t believe how old your daughter has gotten it seems like yesterday she was in the office coloring with Mrs O standing by WOW have fun with the charger putting it back together!!!!!

@Rein_Ciarfella 3 года назад

Noticed as well! Thought it was a new girl working in the shop, she’s getting so big. She’s gonna be super useful if she ever decides to come work with you - she already knows where the pry bars are!

@wonniewarrior 3 года назад

@@Rein_Ciarfella First you start her off easy with the floor sweeping and window washing, then she graduates to the Tool identification class and the tyre changing class, and before you know it she will be as great as Ms Marie fixing up damage from a raccoon? hit was it.

@TorquePowerVideo 3 года назад

You mechanics in the north are a special breed. There's no way I'd work on cars that have rust issues like that. Down here in the south we'd just throw it away and start over haha. You guys deserve gold medals for the work you do on rusty cars.

@erich5670 3 года назад

My favorite is when a customer "Self diagnoses" and instructs a facility to replace a part rather than perform a diagnosis. Then they get upset when the part they had the facility replace wasn't the cause if their issue and feel it is now somehow the responsibility of the repair facility to fix it for free.

@csb772 3 года назад

If you tell them to replace a part and not fix a problem it's on the customer. My engine wont run so fix it is totally different than here is a fuel pump install it.

@erich5670 3 года назад

@@csb772 exactly, its incredible how many people don't understand this.

@tysshed5807 3 года назад

People think that diagnosis fees are the mechanics tool to generate income. They fail to realize that they are paying for the technicians knowledge

@sheldonskaggs138 3 года назад

If I ever take my vehicle in, tell them what I experienced and what I think with clear delineation. I'll ask them to call with what wrong and how much to fix. Then they'll say something about the brakes or something else

@greenbeen_079 3 года назад

I just use them to verify my findings like on a module battery drain

@Fox_306 3 года назад

South Main Auto...where miracles happen everyday.

@richardcrouse9074 3 года назад

This guy has an incredible amount of patience. The more I watch, the more I love my 1992 Volvo 240

@the_hate_inside1085 3 года назад

Those cars are tanks.

@MiamiZombie2012 3 года назад

I agree, my 88 740 is rock solid.

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 3 года назад

The more I watched, the more I hated salt. Glad I moved out of that.

@kenc.9067 3 года назад

I used to have a 1992 240 also ... one of the best cars ever built, IMO

@marcshaner3658 2 года назад

I’m 60, born and raised in Los Angeles, been in Las Vegas 26 years now. I have a 2010 Silverado that looks new underneath compared to the cars I see in your shop. I am amazed at how the weather and salt in your area just destroys vehicles. I never witnessed this crap before, it’s actually unbelievable to me. It makes me feel a lot better now when I know that I need to wrench on my truck.

@fredwebb3603 3 года назад

Honesty and compassion for others, is why you are the KING 🤴. YOU ARE THE BEST! Thanks for sharing!

@b61mack56 3 года назад

Absolutely agree!!!!

@kastooMcFry 3 года назад

Was that wreck an underwater barn find, retrieved by Jacques Cousteau or something?? Good job, Eric.

@ABQSentinel 3 года назад

The abuse that vehicles take out there on the east coast is unreal! They're rusted out before the people even pay them off!

@Michigan_Tactical 3 года назад

Rust is factory standard out here in the rust belt.

@ABQSentinel 3 года назад

@@Michigan_Tactical It's just such a strange thing to see. I'm from New Mexico, and out here, car frames pretty much last forever (well, except for the way people drive).

@dougbrandow3280 3 года назад

Absolutely, thats why I lease now. 3 years max and you have to beat the rotors of the hubs. Insane!

@wonniewarrior 3 года назад

As an Australian, it amazes how these are allowed on the road still. Granted we dont salt our roads but mandatory chains in snow or a fine. In my state is a roadworthy inspection between each transfer to a new owner, other states has it every year. So there are some real bodgies out there. Also police or state road authority can order a on the spot inspection. My 2002 ford falcon i got in 2012 hasn't had a roadworthy since then when I bought it.

@GreenAppelPie 3 года назад

What’s pathetic is that it’s easy to make iron/steel very rust resistant but it raises material cost 2-3%, but it also noticeably improves machining.

@johndoyle4723 3 года назад

Very hard to let a customer down, but I would have walked away. So kudos for tackling the job, you're the good guy.

@spelunkerd 3 года назад

In vehicles only a few years older, an abs light would be easily fixed by a small piece of tape on the dash. There's something wrong when manufacturers design vehicles to hit the crusher a few years before they need to. For many in our society, this is the difference between riding the bus and having a vehicle....

@waynemichel 3 года назад

Did that with a 96 Taurus a few years ago. My current ride is a 98 Ford Fairlane. Only minimal surface rust. Of course, I live in Queensland, Australia

@RonnieTarr-y5w 10 месяцев назад

Real mechanics hate to be defeated, love a good challenge.keep up the great work.

@jaredoaks6317 3 года назад

And this is why I smile every time I get under my 26 year old Jeep and can still read the barcode on the floor pan.

@jamesgreen4522 3 года назад

Another reason I love living in the south.

@robertmay4103 3 года назад

I gave up trying to make money in my garage after 13 years. Felt sorry for everybody. Thought everyone was as poor as me. I never charged what I should have. Went to work for someone else and collected a steady paycheck for the last 20 years. I was not cut out for retail. It is true no good dead goes unpunished. I have lived it many times.

@giggiddy 3 года назад

I've been scammed by the allegedly poor sob story. And although I realize that a few truly are. I've also learned that many people are extremely narcasistic and cheap. They get off on beating a tech down to nothing, then go home and brag about it.. Its their lifestyle and I've grown to despise and avoid them.

@wirenutt57 3 года назад

This is exactly why I would not have been able to make a living running my own shop. So many people tell me you should go in business for yourself. I'm an electrician and a mechanic, I'm not a businessman. I can fix anything, but I can't work with the public. I tried my hand as a service manager at a motorcycle dealer after I had completed my main career, and I'm not cut out for it. I need a buffer between me and the customer, either because I can't deal with stupid or obnoxious people, or I feel sorry for people like this lady and would have to take it in the shorts. No good deed goes unpunished indeed. Eric O. may in fact have this come back to bite him in the ass, but I still think he's doing the right thing.

@oldguywisdom2904 3 года назад

I like a guy that doesn't quit when the going gets tough. That makes you the guy that can fix what others won't or can't. I do love the custom hammer fit socket method 🙂

@john7017 3 года назад

"Could have done it in a driveway with hand tools" just fell off my chair laughing so hard! Nice work!

@nDiggity 3 года назад

Eric made a thriller here! Got all hyped once them axels moved

@dgecse 3 года назад

I love how you have to derate the axle nuts with time... started as a 32, now it's a 29! Awesome video - to say she is fortunate it ended up in your shop is an understatement! Fine work!

@dennisgundlach87 3 года назад

you did what you were suppose to do, helped someone out that maybe really can't afford it, you did the best you could, and I thank you for it, that car is a RUST BUCKET

@chestervaldes7551 3 года назад

Most mechanics spend most of their life trying to avoiding tense situations. Eric spends his life getting into tense situations! Part of the South Main Auto Code.

@apprenticefelix7740 3 года назад

I will work and live off that South main auto code

@dlewis9760 3 года назад

Repo Man? Original movie.

@upallnight888 3 года назад

I used the same proctoscope/borescope to fix my neighbor's furnace. The furnace wouldn't light and she had several repairmen come to take a look at it. One said that she needed a new pressure switch and the other said that she needed a new furnace. She went with the pressure switch guy, but after replacing the switch the furnace still wouldn't fire. He told her she needed to replace the furnace. Thought I'll take a shot at it since she was looking at a bill of $3,000 to $4,000 for a new furnace. I removed the PVC exhaust pipe for the inductor motor housing and shove my camera into the housing. Turn the inducer motor and lo and behold, the impeller at the other end wasn't turning. A new impeller was $80.00 bucks. Not having to replace the entire furnace priceless.

@edwardryan2200 3 года назад

you old softy you.....god bless you for helping a customer who obviously needs a little compassion

@raybates3119 3 года назад

Some times when you do the right thing, the wrench gods smile on you!

@michaelklupsch6820 3 года назад

You are good man Eric. You give me hope in humanity. Well done Sir!

@wallyg.2409 3 года назад

I'm surprised no one in Avoca has voted him Hometown Hero.

@diazokc Год назад

You are the man . Honest and with integrity is the way to be . Thank you for making these videos.

@scottmcewan9647 3 года назад

Well done Eric.... There`s not many left like you.. Salt of the Earth... You made me smile and its not even my car..

@steved7610 3 года назад

You're right but please don't call him that. He winces every time he hears the word "Salt".

@kasualskeptik2584 3 года назад

It's impressive that you tackled this and show us how the "Pros" do it.... Thanks...

@crisprtalk6963 3 года назад

That windshield is a Petri dish!

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 3 года назад

I noticed that too. Was quite disgusting.

@604116 3 года назад

I'll bet anything it's someone who vapes. I've seen cars like this. Inside gets covered with a sticky film of dried glycerin or whatever that stuff is.

@Tinker001 3 года назад

@@604116 Still better than smoke residue...

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 3 года назад

@rogue we use a ton of salt per mile in NY State. And that's for an inch of snow

@williamyocum4774 3 года назад

13 yrs old, and only 76k with that much rust!!? I bow down to you for being able to bring back life from the what we would say "rust in peace" Eric you are the master that most mechanics don't endure the hardships you see, must snatch pebble from hand before venturing into rust belt grasshopper. Lol.

@josecondemarin9586 3 года назад

Eric, I love the video, the world need man like you. Honest and caring. Thanks

@rwamchubb7977 3 года назад

Your a true blue mechanic it seems like you don't screw over the customer. I live in Western Pennsylvania and I have a gem of a mechanic. Thank you.

@jeffreybrookes9731 3 года назад

Yes there are people who need their cars fixed and don't have a lot of money. You are doing the right thing by doing your best to help a person, and provide your customer with the best possible solution for the job. Good Man!!👍👍

@mikechiodetti4482 3 года назад

Turbo boost juice, 15 PSI over max input, some heat and of course "Bob's your Uncle!" Fantastic tech tips! Ready for part 2!

@THEDUDE0410 3 года назад

It's always good to be honest. You seem like a very honest person

@mania002 3 года назад

Eric, I grew up in East Aurora and back in the early 80's I dropped off my 69' Buick Skylark for some repairs at a local shop in town. The next morning they called me and said they could not work on it because when they put it on the lift they discovered the frame was cracked due to rust. I had a junk yard pick it up at the shop and take it to their boneyard. I haven't lived there in quite some time but watching you work on cars from this area makes me a little nostalgic. Not for the rust but for the location. WNY is a beautiful part of New York.

@wallyg.2409 3 года назад

Because of Eric's kind heart, the Lord and a big air impact was on his side.

@ferrumignis 3 года назад

I suspect the oxyacetylene played a bigger part than your preferred deity 😁

@bertgrau9246 3 года назад

Wally, I agree, the other guy must not realize GOD made all chemicals and how they react so yes GOD did have a hand in the fix .

@lorenzodelacruz1887 3 года назад

Hey Wally don't you think if we could get Eric to stutter he would sound like max head room?

@wallyg.2409 3 года назад

@@ferrumignis Actually, I was talking about the bolt through the bushing Eric was concerned about. But thanks for being a smartass.

@ferrumignis 3 года назад

@@wallyg.2409 You are very welcome, always happy to help.

@davidjeromedawson 3 года назад

So so glad I live in the south!

@MrTrip3ace 3 года назад

Appreciate a hardworking guy like you eric. Glad you can help this lady out and keep another car going a little bit longer.

@thepaperboy9009 2 года назад

Watching this 2x. Enjoy watching you overcome the struggle.

@prototype_0xD1 3 года назад

"Broke When Delivered" Lol. You made me choke on my dinner!

@notajp 3 года назад

Just bought a new Ford starter solenoid for my old backhoe a couple of weeks ago at the local FLAPS. The guy brought it out and I saw it said BWD on the box. That was the first thought I had. Had my fingers crossed when I turned the key that first time.........

@kunu98 3 года назад

Having their sensors in my truck got me weary. Used them for a bit but caved in and got oem. If old ones lasted 24 years, then good chance the new sensors will outlive the truck

@johnweiss1902 Год назад

It just goes to show that you’re a man of integrity

@adambatko4773 3 года назад

A man that has his customers best interests in mind. Great video as always

@keithgale2596 3 года назад

Well done Eric - you are a very honourable person. I'm very much an amateur mechanic, but once took four hours helping a neighbour open his bonnet (hood) - the famous Ford Focus key latch! He offered me some money or a gift voucher, but of course I refused. Hopefully one day someone will help me when I need it. As to working on the driveway - I've just replace a broken spring on a MacPherson strut on the driveway and that was hard - there no way I could do your work with my crappy tools. It does help me with the techniques you use - and the 'smaller socket' and hot torch has taught me a few things - so thanks for that. I thought I'd seen rusty cars in the UK - but this Charger looks like it has swam half way across the Atlantic and back! Oh, by the way - I like the 'Bobs your Uncle' reference. It seems like the East Coast does use quite a few of our terms.

@byronwatkins2565 3 года назад

You're a good man, Eric. I am rather glad that there is an honest mechanic out there.

@donbox8073 3 года назад

You're a fair guy and you will be rewarded for being that kind of person.

@wirenutt57 3 года назад

I hope you're right, but the saying, "No good deed goes unpunished" exists for a reason.

@notajp 3 года назад

I’ve done the old “let the compressor pump up” trick many times. Sometimes it works...... I’ve have to remember the “fill ‘er with oil” trick......

@suttoncoldfield9318 3 года назад

Can you enlighten me why adding some oil makes a difference (I don't own a compressor), thanks

@timothycooney986 10 месяцев назад

Your compassion will not go unrewarded.

@generichards6497 3 года назад

Hey that's why you are successful!! You're HONEST!!!!!! Way to go !! Love watching you're videos.

@tweker69 3 года назад

This is why Eric O is the best mechanic on RU-vid

@daelanhammer 3 года назад

Doesn't always "pay" being nice but it is rewarding. Have watched quite a few of these videos and really respect you doing a job knowing what you know. Wish there were more like you.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 года назад

It mostly pays in possibly gaining a customers trust and maybe buisness in the future. For sure some good word of mouth, not like SMA doesn't already have a WHOLE TON of that plus all of this online reputation. Nice getting somebodys fixed up when most other shops would of just told them to scrap it or throw it away, or the worst option just reccomend so many things (which it does need) which would be out of the budget.

@762531971 3 года назад

You are a man after my heart. Always willing to help. Don’t think I could have done that in my driveway with hand tools. Lol.

@pudmina 3 года назад

The application of many, many "Uga Duga's" did the trick :)

@GroundhogzGarage 3 года назад

That’s the beauty of video. We get a little knowledge and Eric can always point to the video to show the customer what was wrong with the car. More shops are doing that now. Sending video of the diagnosis of the problem.

@JewFroBoi 3 года назад

The whole liability spiel you thought you may be dragging on was actually quite informative... I've always wondered what could happen when you do what you can within a customer's budget and it still leaves with potential smaller issues. It pains me to say that I also know very well what it's like working on cars in the rust belt!