GM 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 - Exhaust Manifold W/ Broken Bolts - Passenger Side

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In this video I bring you through the process I use to replace exhaust manifolds on a Chevy 2500HD with the big 6.0. This is a pretty common job in our shop and is pretty much the same process for all GMC, Chevrolet trucks with V-8 LS engines. Broken bolts can be recessed or protruding and both are relatively easy to get out if you have the proper tools. come along as I get started on the passenger side fist. -Enjoy!
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@russellhltn1396 3 года назад

"Every Twenty Minute Job Is One Broken Bolt Away From Becoming A Three Day Ordeal"

@shadowdog500 3 года назад

My standard line on a simple job is “it’s going to take somewhere between 20 minutes to all day depending on how things go!”

@mrdanomac7937 3 года назад

That's the story of my life... lol. Like when I snapped the transmission filter off last week trying to remove it...

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 года назад

Man that is so true no matter what you're working on! Yet in on a carpentry repair job next thing you know you got bug damage or ride or something going on and then you got to start dismantling half a wall. If you're doing a bit room addition and the carpenter gets carried away he puts up crown molding outside before the siding is put up and everything else and you have to go behind them and gently pull this expensive crown molding down because the carpenter was a dumbass. Go to run electric and you're trying to pass a wire through a wall and the next thing you know the damn wire is going halfway across the room for some reason! And you're an addict you can't even kneel in let alone crawl on your hands and knees. You got hurricane anchors poking you in the ribs and arms everywhere while you're trying to get this wire to run down where it's supposed to go. Take your pick brother it will freaking drive you nuts. You go out to do something simple and 5 hours later it's still ain't done because something is just deciding to piss you off!

@billd.6847 3 года назад

I just multiply by 3 1/2, and that's usually how long it takes. 5 min job will take 20 min and a 1 hr job will take 3.5 hrs.

@pilottou 3 года назад

I always think of Scotty on Star Trek, in respect to some jobs, "Mr. Scott. Have you always multiplied your repair estimates by a factor of four?" To which Scotty replies, "Certainly, Sir. How else can I keep my reputation as a miracle worker?"

@tylerh8230 3 года назад

My truck finally became SMA RU-vid famous. Looks like the driver’s side might involve some of the classic reach around. Hope u were delicate, she’s a lady!

@martinzeddy 3 года назад

Apparently you need, or are going to need, a knock sensor.

@chrisgeorge1362 3 года назад

You are so lucky to have a mechanic like Eric O!

@abel3619 3 года назад

You have the best mechanic in this country. Good shit sir

@ryanrohauer5940 3 года назад

@@abel3619 i may be biased but the best mechanics are going to be in the rust belt. they have the most skill and technique out of any techs i have ever seen. the southern guys we call parts changers. the oxy torches down south collect dust. most southern guys couldent make it a week in the rust belt as a flat rate tech. but like i said i may be biased i only live about 40 mins from eric O

@techmarine83 3 года назад

@@ryanrohauer5940 You don't know shit about nothin. What a broad brush horseshit statement. You met ALL of the mechanics in the south eh?

@KarateSensei71 3 года назад

I must have watched 50 Eric O. bolt extraction, it never gets old. I will watch another 50 and still look forward to another.

@tellyfaulkner3466 3 года назад

I've just come from watching Abom79 doing a bolt extraction on an old manifold.

@frankrichter4480 3 года назад

@@tellyfaulkner3466 ii

@robertdavis6708 3 года назад

Eric O. has taught me more about the rusted bolt extraction than anyone. He's a hell of a mind.

@newtekie1 3 года назад

"Well I'll be dipped." "We're gonna pretend we didn't see it." Someone's been watching too much Vice Grip Garage.

@danssmokintreasures 3 года назад

Ton of us.

@agmc4me 3 года назад

Eric's drilling skill is no joke. Shows quality tools and experience

@flagmichael 3 года назад

The part that bamboozles me is getting the drill straight. I can't tell if it is straight in the tilt toward or away from my vision.

@johnstokes2246 3 года назад

With my luck the down pipe bolts would be the only ones that did not break off. Great video as always.

@emporium597 3 года назад

Because I’m an old guy I really enjoy the nuts and bolts vids. It reminds of a time when you didn’t need a Masters degree to work on cars

@Shockedbywater 3 года назад

This video really demonstrated how much heat makes a difference when dealing with that lock tight and how fast the aluminum would dissipate the heat you put in it.

@Graham_Wideman 3 года назад

Yeah, lessons like that are invaluable! Thanks Eric!

@wonniewarrior 3 года назад

Is he expanding the aluminium around the bolt head or is he shrinking the broken bolt itself ?

@flagmichael 3 года назад

@@wonniewarrior The thermal expansion of aluminum is right at twice that of iron - that is why the problem of warped cylinder heads appeared with aluminum heads on iron blocks - but I don't think there is a lot of room for the aluminum to expand around bolts. I'm not placing any bets either way but I bet the heat breaks some of the adhesion.

@brucebauer8133 3 года назад

@@wonniewarrior It's non-intuitive, but he's actually expanding the gap between the bolt and engine (and melting the loctite)

@jeffreygoss8109 3 года назад

What he didn’t show is how flammable the surroundings are as I did when I burned up all sorts of $hit waiving the torch around.

@BlindBatG34 3 года назад

That snapping sound gave me flash backs to broken extractors. I literally had chills going down my spine.

@erikandersen2477 3 года назад

"... other side is exactly the same - just different" 😄

@shadetreemech290 3 года назад

Yeah, they rotate in the opposite direction.

@pawwalton2157 3 года назад

"Brake lines in the way - we can just chop them off" Haha!

@61rampy65 3 года назад

I laughed way too much when he said that!

@joemascioni3101 3 года назад

I watched you do a Ford V10 way back in 2016, manifolds and studs. After hearing you say "if I can do it, you can do it". I tried it on my own V10. Thanks Eric! I did it because you did it.

@mph5896 3 года назад

I pulled a trans, replaced sway bar bushings, and upper control arms on an 8 year old Tahoe from Colorado. Every bolt came off WITHOUT using the torch including all exhaust bolt fasteners. Amazing!

@miguelare3 3 года назад

They don't throw salt in Colorado just gravel

@mph5896 3 года назад

@@miguelare3 Its nice! 2014 Tahoe looks like new underneath. Came from the Rocky Mountain area. You guys don't know how lucky you have it wrenching

@miguelare3 3 года назад

@@mph5896 I know they have it lucky I used to live in Colorado now I'm in Illinois when I was in Colorado I bought a 97 civic and man working on that car was a breeze every bolt nut and fasteners came of I miss that

@lexteakmialoki5544 3 года назад

I would love to know how many people said "Not a Sponsor" right after you said "Napper" !!

@johnmiech3544 3 года назад

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US!!!!!!!! If not, then they are not a SMA fan.

@HarrisFS 3 года назад

21,342

@BigDaddy_MRI 3 года назад

ALL OF US, THAT’S FOR SURE!!

@shawn_530 3 года назад

I say it when I go to the Napper 🤣

@mrlister2000 3 года назад

I had Napa suspension struts fitted to my LDV Maxus! (not a sponsor!)

@patrickbaitman8336 3 года назад

Tried some of that Sil Glide on my belt, now I can fit into my old pants. Great idea Napa! Not a sponsor.

@operator0 3 года назад

This strikes me as a something I would hear Savage Geese say.

@MrRlwillis1977 3 года назад

😆

@patrickbaitman8336 3 года назад

@@operator0 Savage Geese was using it as hair gel and KY jelly. Not a sponsor.

@tdhodroid 3 года назад

First time I've heard about the washer before welding the nut on. I'll have to try it. Thanks!

@cgmoog 3 года назад

I think we will see that in part 2

@tomsawyer4776 3 года назад

Andrew Camarata uses the trick on his channel some times. That is where I first saw it.

@paulmoir4452 3 года назад

Pumps more heat into the stud? I remember I could never get much heat or penetration into the stud before the nut started filling up.

@ericcorse 3 года назад

The best of Eric O Thor, blue wrench and a broken bolt.

@michaelburgan6786 3 года назад

Love me some SMA early in the morning

@gtmonyfckbtchs 3 года назад

Ah the smell of grease and gasoline and exhaust first thing a.m.

@tuccimane Год назад

I've watched Mr. O for many years and rewatching his old videos males me happy to see he hasn't changed. When I was in high school in '06 my auto teacher told all of us, any dumbass can replace a part, a real mechanic can tell you why the part went bad. I learned a lot about diagnostics and it's helped me every since.

@daddyphatsax304 3 года назад

WUSS-BAG MODE ENGAGED!!!! lol...these are my favorite. Always goes a lot smoother when the valve cover gaskets have been pissing all over the engine bay for the last couple 100k miles.

@hayzersolar 3 года назад

love the install tool for the spark plugs. i never seen such a tool that would make my life easier.

@terryharvey4811 3 года назад

Piece of fuel line hose works too. You can cut it to any length as needed.

@themoondoggie1 3 года назад

New parts installed right always leaves me feeling fresh as a new set of tires.

@marathonfreak67 3 года назад

You made it look so effortless. I'd be several drill bits, 2 ez outs, and a swear jar full of money already. But then... We still have part 2 coming. Nice work, Eric.

@johnkrupalla4973 3 года назад

What type of drill bits are you using ? cobalt ??? 🤔

@marathonfreak67 3 года назад

@@johnkrupalla4973 The non-bendy ones. If there's a hard way to do something, I'll find it.

@flagmichael 3 года назад

I freely confess I would have considered just this side a monumental challenge, and I doubt it would all be done in one day.

@jae9843 3 года назад

I've used a lot of bolt and nut extractors and LH drill bits, and to say that my rate of success is 20% would be generous. I think there's definitely an art to using them effectively

@marathonfreak67 3 года назад

@@jae9843 So you're saying Captain Caveman may be the wrong artist for that work... There's my problem!

@Qusin111 3 года назад

Most satisfyingly exhaust bolts removal ever! Love breaking the bolts knowing that they didn't get the best of me and going in the recycle pile. :)

@chrisbarker2573 3 года назад

"You're smoking hot today" ...Eric, Mrs O always looks smoking hot, so today is nothing unusual.

@QBRX 3 года назад

Best part, he added "FYI"

@Cheepchipsable 3 года назад

His way of saying her hair was an fire.

@richardthomas1743 3 года назад

Goooooooooooooood morning and thumbs UP to Eric !

@bigbearvenom6145 3 года назад

Yeah I told my wife to wear dresses a number of times because she was hot in them also, and she would say no all the time in my marriage, and she wouldn't so I decided to divorce her because of it !

@bigbearvenom6145 3 года назад

I would never put that sil glide on belts that would cause problems charging, AC cooling erratic, power steering issues.

@adamtrombino106 3 года назад

Yes, waiting on Part 2.. My neighbor's Tahoe 5.3 has that side broke, and I'm hesitant to try it... Tips from Mr. O for added confidence!

@mph5896 3 года назад

The aftermarket clamp gizmo is also an option. They work quite well. BUT overall, Chebbys aren't as bad to do as other makes.

@gtemnykh 3 года назад

@@mph5896 I threw the Kral manifold clamp (the original USA made one) on the drivers side rear of my 06 Suburban, bit of a fiddly install up against the firewall and it took a bit of driving/retightening for things to settle in and seal but it works well. I can only hear a minor tick on cold/warm starts then it seals. Still planning on doing the full job with a new GM manifold, gaskets and bolts but it’s not a bad fix.

@scientist100 3 года назад

@@mph5896 talk about Infinity QX56. A lot of shops would not want to work on those.

@blautens 3 года назад

Its not bad.

@rustyshackelford7651 3 года назад

It's not bad eh? How so when it's broken off flush? There's barely 2" of room between that rear bolt and the firewall. Not even sure there's enough room to get the gun of a Mig welder in there. The only vid I've seen of someone extracting that driver's rear bolt it wasn't broken off flush and the guy grabbed the stub with vice grips. Very interested to see how Eric O goes about it. Hate to say it but I hope it's busted flush for him just for informational purposes.

@billrimmer5596 3 года назад

The Dodge one was one of my faves. It elevated Eric O. into the stratosphere. I would like to c the washer trick. I am glad u acknowledge that most of the time that fancy torque wrench is for torque freaks

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

Stay tuned for part 2. I break out the welder!

@cquay3 3 года назад

Two part SMAs are like the old double albums. More stuff, more notes , more pics, more "pain in the whoo whoo".👍👍

@brianhaas7269 3 года назад

One other tip this video reminded me of - add a piece of tubing to extend the hvac drain elbow you see in the video. Otherwise the hvac condensate drips / runs down the frame rail and pools into the sway bar mount where it rusts things solid. Driver side rusts too, but not nearly as bad.

@SIGINT007 3 года назад

Love the steelies...the world needs more of those.

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

#truth

@glinester 3 года назад

My old friend "Three fingered" McGee said you can put it on without stopping the motor, but he has a direct line to the EMR.

@jimb4957 3 года назад

"The other side is exactly the same, just different..." 😂 Oh, Mr. O...LOL.

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

What!? It's true!

@awaara24 3 года назад

@@SouthMainAuto hey Mr. Dr. O - any of your Tundra videos coming up soon?

@TKakesSupreme 2 года назад

I love how you shit talk the bolts after they loosen from the heat. That just made my whole day.

@terryl2442 Год назад

Thanks Eric, I'm a 41 year retired mechanic just love your RU-vid videos I'm working on a 2011 tahoe replacing exhaust gasket , and bolts just watching sees to give more confidence on tackling the job at 61 years old you feel like not taking on a big Jobs thanks for awesome videos bud!

@mrbigvanlife7130 3 года назад

Well an I’ll be dipped - Respect to the SMA and the VGG - be a heck of a combo 😉

@izzydizzy1115 3 года назад

There's a 78.4% chance of that happening! LOL

@JohnnyTalia 3 года назад

Not only that, there was even a "...we'll pretend we didn't see that..." (13:48).

@Jbeales2 3 года назад

@@JohnnyTalia I caught both of those and giggled out loud! Much respect VGG!!

@JohnSmith-ue5jv 3 года назад

I’d pay a buck o five to watch that team up. Maybe buck o seven! Maybe! I don’t know!!

@anderleof 3 года назад

vgg is a poser.

@Ztalin 3 года назад

Yes! A longer video from SMA. Im in a horisontal position for 4 months because of surgery. Soon i've watched all the videos in your channel. So thank you all the way from Sweden!

@Graham_Wideman 3 года назад

Best wishes for your recovery!

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 года назад

Hope your recovery is complete and you get back to normal!

@Ztalin 3 года назад

@@Graham_Wideman thank you!

@Ztalin 3 года назад

@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer thank you!

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 года назад

@@Ztalin more than welcome. If you're interested in long videos that are informative and entertaining I strongly recommend Drachinifel.

@TheFritz423 3 года назад

That was the best demonstration how heat helps remove a broken bolt I've ever seen.

@ew4206 3 года назад

Glad to hear that 'pisser' made it across the Atlantic Ocean. One of my fav examples of modern industrial English.

@braxtonnelson7422 3 года назад

It is always such a pleasure to watch someone who is really good at what they do... Eric is on top of his game! And in all my years of shade-tree mechanicking, working in the auto parts industry, and in car dealerships, this is the first time I've seen anyone use a torque wrench on spark plugs. And now we know how it is supposed to be done... Thanks, Eric! You are a treasure!

@TheNachris720 3 года назад

RBRT is surely becoming the way to removing broken bolts/fasteners! I've owned my set from MAC for a year or so now, LOVE IT ! Not one time has it not extracted out what i needed. About 7 times of use so far. Never has failed me yet.

@tomoakhill8825 3 года назад

Oh man. I was watching this at one in the Morning. I did not realize I fell asleep during this video, and started "Driver's Side" thinking it was the end of this. Nope. Eric keeps talking about how that video is a repeat of this video. I do not know how I could fall asleep and not know that I had. Thanks Eric, I really was having trouble falling asleep last night. This video was a great help. (EDIT: Now that I am awake and have watched the video to the end--- I love the advice Eric gives. I think he knows that the engine is turned off before applying the grease to the fan belt. And do NOT cut the brake lines. LOL. I got a good chuckle out of these comments from Eric.

@chrissmithz314 3 года назад

I just learned me somethin about the blue bolts, thought I'd share. "The proprietary coating helps protect bolts from corrosion despite the high temperatures and harsh conditions at the manifold. The coating also makes removal easier if future repairs or improvements are required, and reduces the need to use anti-seize products."

@rnreajr9184 3 года назад

That was perfect, and I mean *PERFECT* to see the difference the heat made on that last bolt. Fantastic video, Dr. O!

@howardiko7156 3 года назад

I was amazed at a drill/grinder that looked like dentist drill. Looked handy for driver side. Another outstanding video.

@jamesevensen7565 3 года назад

I trust ya, and I do believe that every bolt and nut that I have watched you put in was correctly torqued to spec in every video ever.

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

#itsalltrue

@edman1015 3 года назад

Drilling out the broken stud brought back a lot of memories for me. I worked on aircraft for 31 years and when doing the inspection on the wings we had to take off the leading edges and all the screws are sealed in and a lot of them would strip out on the head at removal and we had to drill and use extractors. All the screws were stainless steel also, hard to drill. Depending on the aircraft we had to take out 1-3 thousand screws.

@johnmccallum8512 3 года назад

It brought back expensive memories to me as well broke a drill in the hole and had to get it spark erroded out, like I said Expensive. Oh and I did this trick twice.

@mattcat231 3 года назад

You wouldn't be speaking about the Beechcraft Bonanza would you?

@edman1015 3 года назад

@@mattcat231 Big Jets - Airliners

@zr1sparky1 3 года назад

Especially enjoyed your cheerful way today, Eric! God bless bud

@rickjohnson1632 3 года назад

When in doubt “ torch it “ . Mr. Torch to the rescue 👍

@I-watch-at-2x 3 года назад

Mr O would have been the best auto shop teacher. I've learned more from him than I ever did in highschool or my Dad..

@mph5896 3 года назад

Ha, auto shop. Pretty much have to be a great story teller and make sure the kids don't burn the building down, or a car doesn't drive through the wall and you are doing good.

@jucklowe 3 года назад

Swear to God,,,, the patience of a saint. This is a job that would make St Francis kick babies,,,, but he just deals with it,,, solve one problem,,, move on to the next. Love it.

@gregorythomas333 3 года назад

All the little hints are fricken awesome...really good information for us shade-trees :)

@shadetreemech290 3 года назад

You can say that again!

@gregorythomas333 3 года назад

@@shadetreemech290 All the little hints are fricken awesome...really good information for us shade-trees :) . . Sorry...just had to :D

@billrector328 3 года назад

Oh Eric, you make removing broken bolts look so easy. Any time I've ever tried it it turns into an hour or more and a lot of colorful language. lol Love your videos by the way. Just found your channel about a month ago and now I'm totally hooked.

@dillydave13 2 года назад

“Always go for the easy hole”. Words I live by.

@simmybear31 3 года назад

As a Brit really enjoy your channel in this country we have an annual MOT test for vehicles over 3 years old covering basic safety and emissions, generally we don't see vehicles on the road quite as 'ready to fall apart' as some you see. Takes me back to working on my first car in 1979 it was already 15 years old and even had a starting handle which coz it only had a very poor dynamo got me out of lots of starting troubles - you only needed enough battery power for sparks. Keep up the great videos.

@totalyep 3 года назад

“Got the torch set on woosebag mode”. Spilled my coffee.

@SalandFindles 3 года назад

Huh. I always thought it was wussbag.

@totalyep 3 года назад

SalandFindles I stand corrected!

@VBshredder 3 года назад

Your video inspired my to go finally swap out a part i'd been procrastinating on for months, meanwhile found the source of a long annoying small vibration while i was down there (found that nut i dropped last year on top of the block). Then came back to enjoy rest of your video with the satisfaction of a job done. 👍

@spadds 3 года назад

This is a great video - seeing a craftsman at work. Ceased, broken, rusty bolts are no match here!!!! You make it look so easy!

@bonedaddy4670 3 года назад

Thanks for the video and I hope you’re taking the well deserved day off!

@gearheadautomotivel.l.c.5476 3 года назад

Sil Glyde is good stuff. Works great for o-rings and other rubberized seals. As far as belts, I find a dab of that or dielectric grease works wonders if a belt gets coolant on it and starts squeaking a bit. Once the leak is fixed, it helps quiet things up and save an otherwise good belt. Nice work on that Jimmy!

@fast68chevy 2 года назад

hmm so I have never heard of SIL GLYDE......... our Napa, Auto Zone, and O'Reilly Auto parts store locally here dont have any of that... whatever it is? we always use KROIL or PB Blaster, we really dont have nay other different than these around here,,,,, hmmm,.,

@fast68chevy 2 года назад

well all this is is silicone spray right?? what else could this be??

@gearheadautomotivel.l.c.5476 2 года назад

@@fast68chevy It isn't a penetrating oil. It's a silicone grease designed for brake caliper slide pins, rubber seals, etc. It's high temp and water proof. Napa carries it...Or at least they do here. That's where I get mine.

@mph5896 3 года назад

On those Chebbys, Its a great time to take a close look at those engine mounts. Its really easy to replace the with the exhaust manifolds off.

@scientist100 3 года назад

He said he does these all the time. Owners call in this case. A lot of people dont want to spend more after this big job. A lot of shops would charge a lot for a job like this.

@mph5896 3 года назад

@@scientist100 Absolutely an expensive job if paid for at a shop. All GM manifolds, gaskets, plugs, wires. Thats prob a $1500-2k job in a shop. I am used to wrenching on my own stuff. $300-500 in parts and work until its done.

@leapyear9460 3 года назад

Looking forward to part 2. Thx for making interesting videos you are the shop teacher we need!!

@CrazyPetez 3 года назад

It’s always enjoyable watching you do work like this.

@wdhewson 3 года назад

A fine lesson of the judicious use of heat.

@Black3ternity 3 года назад

Wohoo! Perfect start into the week. SMA Video, Coffee. What more could I possible need?

@steveo6631 3 года назад

Wish I had seen this before I did mine... Ended up getting 2 new heads - sprung a couple leaks with the drill (LOL)... Worked out because I changed lifters, bump stick, knock sensors - the whole nine yards.... Those fel-pro bolts are great... 11/2 years later and they still come out no problem.... Drivers side is definitely more of a pain...

@glenjones6980 3 года назад

Valuable information my foot, it's priceless and nothing less.

@pilottou 3 года назад

With a name like Gibbs, you shouldn’t even have to spray it on the fastener. Just let the can stare it down until it submits. 😂

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

DeNiozzo!

@pilottou 3 года назад

@@SouthMainAuto “Head Slap in a can!” You should patent it!

@RexenPrime 3 года назад

Haha, NCIS reference and a plain old manifold R&R video! Awesome!

@gobblerb6943 3 года назад

Memorial Day SMA video! It doesn’t get any better than this

@magiccarvettrides 3 года назад

"Use your vice grips"... "I'll be dipped". Seems a guy has a few friends in common! You need to join us at the race events!

@BigDaddy_MRI 3 года назад

Wow!! An early morning SMA video. Watching with my SMA coffee cup full of Joe and a bit of sugar. Not too much sugar, trust me. Bet your last dollar I said, “Not a sponsor…” when you mentioned Napper. I imagine every single one of us did!! 😂😂 Great video!! Looking forward to part two. Oh yeah!! Thanks Mr. O. You da man!!

@Sandbag1300 3 года назад

@ 4:15, "oh yeah...you can't always go captain caveman..." Made my morning!

@Justacogg 3 года назад

I’ve seen way too many videos that originate in Arizona, Southern California, Nevada where everyone is spoiled. You can take a vehicle apart or 3/8’s ratchet set and not break anything! It is so refreshing to see vehicles in the condition that I normally see them in. That’s broken studs and anything that wasn’t protected from the factory is now swollen with rot almost beyond recognition. That’s the real world. And to see how it’s professionally handled is a nice dose of reality! It’s videos like this that separate the men from the boys, or the girls from the women as the case may be.

@Simomotard33 3 года назад

Good old nuts and bolts video are always great!

@rustyshackelford7651 3 года назад

Definitely looking forward to part two! That drivers rear bolt is so tight you can barely fit the MIG welder gun in there. About 2" between it and the firewall. Looking forward to seeing Eric tackle that one, let's all hope it's broken flush or it would be just too easy.

@Blue89bird2 3 года назад

😂 at the I’ll be dipped. Someone watches VGG

@arcadeuk 3 года назад

SMA throws in a lot of references to other youtubers over the years. It's funny he watches all the same channels we do

@izzydizzy1115 3 года назад

"That's fine, we'll just pretend we didn't hear that!" LOL

@dlewis9760 3 года назад

@@arcadeuk ViJayohs AvE

@within_cells 3 года назад

@@dlewis9760 he sends tools to AvE for a postmortem every once in awhile

@msegelquist 3 года назад

Great minds think alike 😅

@stevenlane729 3 года назад

These videos are great, I could watch them all day. Thanks for your commentary and handy tips.

@garyg4139 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video. Hope you are feeling better and all is well in the SMA world.

@chrisgabbert658 3 года назад

👍 a wise man knows when to stop and call it a day

@marthacass4575 3 года назад

Great video. It always sounds like you say: "Self Made Auto" instead of South Main Auto

@robertsanford1180 Год назад

Hey Eric, You do an Excellent Job on this video explaining the process etc. Looking forward to part 2.

@ranytravis4953 3 года назад

Excellent job with amazing patience ! Great work !!

@richardvastine7486 3 года назад

Sunny morning, grandkids are sleeping, house is quiet (for the moment), good coffee and a new SMA video. Perfection!

@kendallhockeriv 3 года назад

You have provided me many hours of educational entertainment. It is refreshing that you are man enough to admit it when you make a mistake. I am concerned for your safety, I have noticed that most of your struck tools (punches) have mushroomed ends. Mushroomed ends tend to cast off pieces at extremely high speeds. Grinding a slight bevel on the struck end prevents the spalling of the metal. Thank you, and stay safe. GO NAVY!

@shawn_530 3 года назад

A free afternoon and a new (and long!) SMA video. This is the best day ever.

@truckcrazy7117 2 года назад

He made that job look easy, thats how much of a good mechanic he his, got the right mentality too! 👍

@stevedavis7137 3 года назад

Love your videos! I am always struck by how very RUSTY everything is on the vehicles up there. That front diff drive shaft looks like it's been buried for twenty years. 😳

@nv1493 3 года назад

This was like therapy dealing with my fear of when I'll need to do this on our 2011 Silverado....

@markcole8158 3 года назад

Not as bad as you think. Ive done it. Replaced exhau as t manifold bolts. One on the driver's side can be a pain in the behind. Had one broke in the back on the passenger side too. Got it out. Sprayed some panther pee on it and it turned right out easy peezy. But they can be unforgiving.

@jdrs4214 3 года назад

Hot Dang Dr. O!!!!! I would’ve burned myself holding an oxyacetylene torch and a ratchet, at the same time, trying to loosen whatever was left of the busted exhaust manifold screw. Respect!!!!

@davidzelkowski9948 3 года назад

I dread dealing with broken bolts. Nice to see how confident you are in your process and equipment. Just jump in and do it.

@flagmichael 3 года назад

They aren't so bad on the workbench. Wait a minute... were you talking about _those_ places in an engine compartment?

@mmengyan 3 года назад

Great camera angles today, "Ghost Rider"

@chipper442 3 года назад

The smoke wrench is one of the most overlooked tools. Whenever I’m disassembling something like this, I don’t even hesitate to break it out. Saves a lot of time and aggravation ahead of time. I’d also suggest some left handed drill bits. I have a bolt removal set, with corresponding easy-outs for each bit, but sometimes just using the drill bit, it bites into the broken end and backs them out. I usually heat them prior to drilling.

@shadetreemech290 3 года назад

That's good to know.

@josecondemarin9586 3 года назад

Awesome video, can't wait for part 2. Thanks Eric 😊

@chrisforker7487 3 года назад

Another great video, you always make things look so easy!

@markpowell4701 3 года назад

It gives me something to look forward to when you have a two or three parts. Just my two cents.

@Racingboom 3 года назад

“I didn’t think this thing was so hot!” *after hitting it with a torch for like 5 minutes* Lmao

@LadyAnuB 3 года назад

He just needs an Ove Glove - Not a sponsor!

@topochich0 3 года назад

Made me so happy to see a professional do the same stupid shit I do on a regular basis.

@davidrobins4025 3 года назад

Some really nice tools for doing the job. You always make it look simple and easy - even the broken bolt. Yup. Thanks for taking us along with this repair. Great video and sound.