I've done a lot of mechanical work in my life. I'm 64 years old now. And I couldn't imagine doing a job you just did. It would have probably take me a week, if I could do it, and then I would be in pain for a month. Bravo young man!!! Cheers to WWW!
Im 61 just changed the oil cooler lines on my gmc 5.3 liter. On my back, with the motor mounts in. My lord, it took a week for the cuts on my arms and body pain to heal. Its not like when we were 17 and could swap a mustang engine and tranny out in only one day out in the street😊
I'm 64 and still pull wrench for a living. I also refuse to work on anything that new. There is quite a demand for someone to work on things with no computers...and a little more access. Nothing is ever easy and I still curse the engineers from 50 years ago.
What is not to love about Wes?? The engineers drawings and explanations, calm and cool demeanor, addictive personality and never a bad thing to say. If Wes is having a bad day - you'll never know it. Shocking there's not a million subs already! Much love and respect from Lee County Florida!
Wes, I will never get tired of watching you work! I feel your pain on this stuff, fellow MN wrencher here (just on my own machines). Thank you for your continued posts. I know it's a lot of work, but it doesn't go unnoticed!
Great idea. I couldn't do what they do but it is real interesting see how things come apart and go back together again. That would have been a fantastic school trip too. 👍👍
Idk, it might have been just as easy\hard to pull a few bolts, a couple connections and just lift cab. So much easier to do anything on these diesel engine trucks. The battle would be the cab-to-frame bolts though, especially a 20 yr\old rusty one. 6 of one, half doxer of the other! 🤷🏻♂️ Tough call either way! 🤔👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩🗜️🚜🏗️🛢️👨🏻🏭😄
Quite a few now of my favorite channels have run into a tight spot and Area Diesel Service has been the answer (more than once for you on this channel, I think, Wes). While I really enjoy the collaborations, I enjoy more seeing so many good examples of those who still care about doing a job well, and at a fair price. When I worked in the restaurant business back in college, I recall a stat that, on average, people who have a bad experience with a business will tell 10 people, but if they have a good experience, they'll only tell 1. The lesson...it takes 10 times the work for a business to build a good reputation as it does to ruin one. And boy oh boy do you and ADS put in the work. Thanks, Wes.
Appreciate the kind words. It really is part of our culture here. We do the best we can do in whatever we're doing, we're honest, and we try to take good care of people. It's hard to compete with all of today's ecommerce and import stuff, but it's reassuring that we are fighting the good fight when we read comments like this.
The variable geometry turbos in 6.7 Cummins have similar problems. They can use the vane function as an exhaust brake, but the turbo can get stuck in the full brake position and the truck never makes any power. Luckily, it's a fully electronic actuator that you can remove to manually actuate the mechanism to try and free it up, they even have a port to add cleaner as a service procedure. Unluckily, the actuator is attached with 5mm allen screws, and is conveniently exposed to the elements through the passenger wheel well. Fun times!
The 15L had a problem for a while where at shut down, the turbo would go to full closed. Engine would cool and turbo would seize closed. Engine wouldn't even start. Had to loosen the turbo to manifold hardware to give some place for the exhaust to go. Engine could then start and run to at least get it in the shop.
International DT466E same problem. The ring that the variable vanes run in gets carbon and rust buildup killing the power. Variable vane technology is one of the worst things to put on an engine.
Does anyone know what real-world benefit is delivered by these variable-vane turbos? A fraction of a dollar less in fuel used (when the turbo is new and working properly)? A few polar bears saved ? Except when the turbos don't work properly the fuel consumption probably increases and the the cost to the owners to fix the issue greatly exceeds anything they may have saved from reduced fuel consumption over the life of the truck.
Those folks at Area have got to be the best people to deal with on injection, turbo, and diesel fuel pump service going. I remember when you went there and did a video. I was at a big farm equipment auction yesterday up in New York State and saw three of their ball caps on three different families that told me they had their work done there. Bill
Appreciate the kind words. It really is part of our culture here. We do the best we can do in whatever we're doing, we're honest, and we try to take good care of people. It's hard to compete with all of today's ecommerce and import stuff, but it's reassuring that we are fighting the good fight when we read comments like this.
Your videos are simply the best. No matter if you’re squirrel hunting, making a knife, remodeling or working on a vehicle, they are enjoyable and informative. Thank you for taking us along.
My dad totaled my 05 LLY at 259k about two months ago. It warms my heart to watch your struggle on these from the comfort of my computer while I'm stationed over in Korea. I know it's gonna be a pain when I go to transplant the drivetrain into a new unwrecked body. At least mine spent its life in NC before I brought it to Ohio. Thanks Wes!
That VG Turbo sketch reminds me of the drawings some of us did as kids to magically explain our invented gizmos. Except in this case, you were explaining an actual engineered gizmo.
One video when you pointed the camera at a sad Max on a windy day and said " there's Max doing his best audition for an ASPCA commercial " I immediately burst out laughing and subscribed - you deal with adversity with humor - a very rare commodity -- thanks Wes
Man, Area Diesel has really bailed a lot of people out of tough situations! If only all companies had their level of customer service and knowledge! Thanks Wes for compacting down a 12+ hour job to less than 30 minutes, we really enjoy the highlights! 🤣 This job "looked" easier than the fuel injector fiasco from a while back, which do you think was more of a PITA???
My buddy has a 2001 that just got injectors. He asked me if I wanted to do that job and I declined. We know a guy like Wes that is an excellent mechanic that has worked on plenty of these trucks. The Duramax is a great motor, but they definitely shoehorned this motor in there. I'm no professional mechanic and some jobs are just better left to the pros with better equipped shops and more knowledge. Another great video though Wes. I appreciate you taking the time to film this stuff, as the info is valuable.
Wes you are the person that recommended Area Diesel on a video long ago that I watched. I am also a happy customer of them Purchased a reman pump for my 24 valve cummins. Thanks ! And another great video !
It's really good when you can find a business that actually delivers on what they promise. I've watched some of their video and they come across as good guys and extremely competent professionals, just like you Wes. 👍 Thank you for the video. ❤❤
Hi Wes, everytime I watch you fix any vehicle. You make me glad I retired. I had my share of things. Keep having a hard times. Thank you for sharing. Always look forward to your next video.
@@WatchWesWork Please watch out for your back Wes. I winced when you lifted the turbo in over the engine. Ask me why I winced (and I wasn't a grease monkey).
Excellent video, Wes, but holy cow! That is a tough job removing that turbo. There are a lot of unbolting and moving parts around. You got a great deal on that turbo, and it's a great call getting a new one.👍👍👍👍
Wes, I've always appreciated how you try to put yourself in the shoes of your customer and come up with a fix that not only works but isn't just firing the parts cannon at something. You try to find aftermarket or used alternatives for parts, when applicable. That's a rare trait these days. Your area of Illinois is lucky to have someone like you around.
Man, the things you go through to bring us these videos....I KNOW trying to work and video adds a tremendous amount of time to the project. Thanks Wes.
I don't know how you do it, but I'm glad you do. You really troubleshoot what the correct problem is. And you fix it. You are one of the few mechanics that really sink your teeth into the problem. Thank you for sharing.😊
You’re not only a great mech/tech ,you’re a great videographer and editor too. I got just enough information to show how very difficult that turbo R/R is. As always I’m looking forward to seeing your next video 👍👍👍
Area diesel service is an amazing company with old fashioned core values and principles. When you work on jobs like this how do you arrive at pricing that protect your best interests? You should never lose on your labor Wes. . . If you do it over and over and over again it will crush your spirit over the longrun. . . Impossible to repair the only spirit once it's been repeatedly crushed.
At over 200k on it, an intermittent issue of this magnitude I would just drive it, this thing is a few years from the scrap yard. Nice work as always Wes
Time to go back to designs where access for repair is allowed for. Wishful thinking when engineers do their stuff today. It makes working on vintage cars an absolute joy. Best wishes from the UK, thank you for posting.
I was thinking it might be easier to pull the cab, yes what you endured makes my back go into spasms, Yes I have had 2 back surgeries prev. The dividends earned by being a heavy equipment mech. A removable trans tunnel would help, you know with straps. Hats off to you, WES YOU ARE THE MAN.
Wes is truly an American treasure. Seriously, the guy can diagnose, figure it out, fix it, and explain what he's doing, too. That's gotta piss off some manufacturer engineers greatly. And that's okay with me.
😂 I called it! Two minutes in and I was going to comment that on the 6.0L Fords the variable veins would get clogged up with carbon and seize up. To hell with variable vein turbos! Good work my friend as usual!!
On small engines the carbon buildup is usually from driving the engine too lightly and many times it can be "repaired" by taking it on highway or a long hill and make it work at high rpm and high load to burn the buidup. I wonder if this is same case, I doubt these big diesels are used close to maximum power often.
@@petrnemecek4379 My first repair if it was an old guy was to tell him to let his grandson take it out for the weekend. If that didn't work, at least on 6.0s a turbo is a half hour removal job if you know what you're doing
Depends if you want power or reliability, what BMW can wring out of a 3L turbo diesel with 2/3 turbos is fairly impressive. Mind you something with twice the displacement and half as much boost/turbos will last twice as long.
I feel so guilty now. I was whining about all the trouble I had this afternoon replacing the *Shift Lock Control Switch* and the four rusted-in-place *Toe Cam Sub-assemblies* on a 1999 Toyota 4Runner. Looking back now, it was EZPZ. Hats off to you, sir.
Those motors weren't designed for pickup trucks. They were designed for cabover box trucks. Easy access to everything. Great job getting it running the way it should!
I have one of these trucks a 2006 model. Allthough I love the truck it is really disappointing to see how difficult they are to work on. You are definitely a patient man Wes. I am always impressed with your work. Keep up the great videos.
@@josephking6515 nope look it up is very labor intensive I can tell you that never removed so many parts in my life from a engine to do head gaskets and I have done many gas engines
I get great pleasure from your videos. In a difficult world your positive, intelligent, very interesting and perfect way showing diagnostics and problem solving is wonderful. I also enjoy your humor. Thank you.
Glad to see you replaced the oil supply line as well. It's common to have them get cooked up and plugged. Some suppliers require it's replacement for warranty purposes. Glad you were doing this one and not me!
Simply amazing! Wes! Being in my '70s and mechanical I refused to work on anything made after about 1975. Thanks for reinforcing my decision. Where's the kid!
I dont know if you have it over your side of the pond but Mr Muscle oven cleaner works wonders on sticky turbo vanes, its a common problem on our turbo diesels over here. A tip is to take the down pipes off, feed a straw up into the turbo until it touches the variable vanes, then spray it with Mr Muscle, leave for a while and it will dissolve the carbon, I've used this method on many sticky turbos and actuators.
Way to go Wes. I helped my neibor change his turbo out when the oil ran out of it like a can getting put in an engine. I took us a full weekend and three nights to fix it. New turbo from Oreillies was over eight hundred dollars. it did not come with the gaskets. But a year later it still runs like new with over 300,000 miles. The local dealer wanted over $4000 to do the job. Good stuff keep it up.
Funny enough, I just got my diesel SUV back today after a turbo failure. New engine at only 65k miles, it was only $50k (!) according to the shop foreman - luckily under warranty.
Great Job! I did one back in 2010 and just about took a trip to Detroit to hunt down the design engineer (and I mean Hunt down). But I calmed down and finished the Job(took me 3, 9-hour days)! As usual great video!
This video is case in point why we don't touch our trucks lol. We build buildings and our mechanic keeps our trucks running to get us to the jobsite. I would lose my mind, break multiple parts and I'm sure at some point hammers would be involved.
I don't own a diesel and never have. But I know Area Deisel Service because every RU-vid channel that I watch that has a diesel sooner or later ends up using them for something. Almost makes me want to buy one knowing they are there.
The first two videos of yours that I ever watched you were working on Silverado’s. My immediate thought was why why why are engineers allowed to design things they would never have to service. When this video popped up I got stressed on your behalf. What a horrendous job. And as usual you persistently worked to a favorable conclusion. Even though this was a pricey repair, it beats the crazy cost of new trucks today.
