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This is EricTheCarGuy's "other" channel where I cover things that are not necessarily repair related and talk more about the business of auto repair and what it is to become and work as an automotive technician. I guess you could call this the EricTheCarGuy vlog. New videos posted every Monday.
1951 Chevy Gets New Parts
I had the best day working with my dad, brother, and grandson on this 1951 Chevy. We installed a new exhaust, fuel tank, fuel line, brake light switch, and replaced the battery cables. FYI the battery cables came from my dads 1990 Chevy truck that I rebuilt.
I got the exhaust, fuel tank, and brake light switch from eBay.
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Unpacking new Parts for 1951 Chevy: ua-cam.com/users/shorts3yD1sgWNk9g
1951 Chevy Fuel Tank Removed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsFGgl-CHfPaM
1951 Chevy New Fuel Tank Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsETkvpu_E-8s
1951 chevy New Exhaust Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsOK5CmJCqpkM
1951 Chevy First Start Up After New Parts Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortss_QDMYX7Yq0
Grandson Starts 1951 Chevy After New Parts Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsGERoO3rcrA0
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The Story of my Dads 1951 Chevy: ua-cam.com/video/AV1M28HPzwg/v-deo.html
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I got the exhaust, fuel tank, and brake light switch from eBay.
Thank you for watching!
#ETCG1Video
Subscribe to my other channel EricTheCarGuy: ua-cam.com/users/EricTheCarGuy
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My Patreon Account: www.patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: www.ericthecarguy.com
EricTheCarGuy FAQ Page: www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/
Hershey Swap Meet: hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/
Shorts
Unpacking new Parts for 1951 Chevy: ua-cam.com/users/shorts3yD1sgWNk9g
1951 Chevy Fuel Tank Removed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsFGgl-CHfPaM
1951 Chevy New Fuel Tank Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsETkvpu_E-8s
1951 chevy New Exhaust Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsOK5CmJCqpkM
1951 Chevy First Start Up After New Parts Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortss_QDMYX7Yq0
Grandson Starts 1951 Chevy After New Parts Installed: ua-cam.com/users/shortsGERoO3rcrA0
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The Story of my Dads 1951 Chevy: ua-cam.com/video/AV1M28HPzwg/v-deo.html
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ETCGHackHawk Playlist: ua-cam.com/video/11nl6FCkr-s/v-deo.html
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They usually steal catalytic converter in groups of 4 because 4 guns against 1 is a military thing
Just happened to me last week. Came home from a week long vacay and found my Outlander in the airport parking garage missing its cat 😢Pay $26 per day to park there but police said they can’t guarantee any safety. Was only about 100 feet from the terminal doors, where anyone could have seen them, and they still took it.
I went to the master muffler in Utah and had my exhaust changed and they stole my Cal converter and I was really pissed off because it wasn’t nurse. It was mine and my sucks ass. I should’ve called the cops, but my husband was like no big deal. I’m like fuck that but anyway don’t go to master muffler do it somewhere else I don’t know.❤
I know this video was made some time ago but SO GLAD I found it before I dropped a bunch of money on new Moog suspension parts for my 99 Chevy Tahoe. Thank you Sir!
The confidence begins once you get in there and just start, try and get a little on your hands and arms. It’s ain’t bad. It’s actually pretty simple.
It’s true
Absolutely. I take breaks because I’m monitor my motivation and focus. The only way im finishing is if I have those.
Yeah, I agree with you, Eric. I did not go to school, but I’ve always been very astute and researched a lot. I got my eight ASE certifications and they are all right, it was the diligent studying that helped me when I worked as a technician.
I can agree, in recently took a specialist ASE and the practice test I kept either just barely passing or I wouldn’t even be close and I just took my test on Monday and actually was allot easier and I got a good score
Thnkx for the info. How about the DOT XF 94 before the month and year of manufaction. What does it mean?
The technology exists to eliminate catalytic converters but don’t get your hopes up on it ever getting past the government
Thanks again Eric. I recently bought my daughter a buick encore with the 1.4l engine. Had a tick and was sure it wasn’t lifters when I bought it, so of course I youtubed it. Sure enough I found a guy showing how the cam chain guide gets loose. So I pulled the valve cover and found the same problem. Found quite sludgy and was looking for a flushing agent on here when I run one your vid. Totally makes sense to me what you described. And with what I’ve read about these engines since I bought this thing 😳 I don’t want to tempt fate. Thanks again. And take care.
You don't have to necessarily use a scanner for those electronical calipers either they have a manual procedure you can do if you don't have a scanner.
what video do they use night vison (green)
Thank you,for your kind advise,probably I'm too old,but i want to learn car engine trouble.
When you say “modern” what year you talking about 2015 and up?
The problem is they are made in China,there is no quality control apparently!
Once again: the voice of reason. Dealer Volvo and Audi: I do the same. I just hit the LIKE button at the start of your videos.
The subscription model only makes sense of you don't have to deal with any repair costs. If you don't own it then you're not responsible for it. Like a Lime electric scooter for example.
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I’m good with either. As long as I maintain my oil, I’m happy with a chain. Otherwise, timing belts are a fun job to do.
Synthetic oil is best AMSOIL. What about putting marvel mystery in your oil the day before an oil change?
you did a great deed and thats all you can do. things dont always go smooth.
Changed my VCM, I have backup screens, thankfully I'm prepared for this. Heck, today I sanded down the clutch plate on the AC motor and reinstalled it after cleaning the contacts too. These concerns are valid, but some of us learn from wise people like yourself so we can avoid the mines. Thank you for your knowledge.
What if you’re vvt screens are already plugged?
It sounds like it depends on the engine. It'd be nice if there was a list of engines it would be fine on, and specific reasons why it'd be bad for others.
I'd say that different chain-driven engines have different susceptibility to issues, with many Toyota engines being absolutely rock solid, and many German engines being a nightmare. Personally I'd say that one of the better chain driven engines is superior to belt, while one of the worse chain driven engines would be inferior to belt. And then there's Ford with their "wet belt" bullshit.
BS.
You can flush it if you drop the oil pan and clean off the pick up tube. Like 10 times in a row....
Man I want that fuel cell
I'm trying to do a 6 spd swap on my 2000 RL Do you know how much of the legend components are drop in 1 for 1 for the swap
service contracts do no cover repairs that exceed the actual cash value of the vehicle.
I hope you guys do more stuff with this it would be awesome!
So.....why haven't engineers developed new tech to scrub exhaust gases?
Im confused about the summer and winter windshield wipers mode. Can someone please explain ? What does each mode do please ? Thanks. Anybody knowledgeable please reply soon
Bro, you are a negative nelly. Car dollys are GREAT!! They have done EXACTLY what ive needed them to do MANY TIMES. I've even backed a vehicle into a garage bay with one!! Soon, i will be using a tow dolly to pull my car 3,000 miles in a cross country move. Yes I'll be sure to put new tires and valve stems on it. What I'm trying to figure out is is it good or bad for a rear wheel drive to be backed onto one during transport? Seems good as in no wear and tear on my pumpkin and drive shaft. Anyone else wanna weigh in? And yes i know the drive shaft can be removed but still, the pumpkin will be rotating.
I refilled my 05 yukon after 52 ounces leaked out. It holds 64 ounces total. I ran out of auto trak fluid after 26 ounces and made a mix of 50/50 merc3 atf to 10w30 motor oil for the rest. So far so good.
Your the best - keep up the good work. I enjoy listening and watching your vids Eric. Fuck EV's nobody is buying them and its too late. Also the charging cables are being stolen for the copper from watching Scotty Kilmer. Finally I hope you find your shop.
Cheapest place to get Honda DW-1?
62 and grew up in a family garage. Worked on cars, trucks, heavy equipment, industrial machinery all my life. I hate cars, I mean I really hate to even have people talk to me about them or anything. They are some of the stupidest machines ever designed. I mean they change them just for reasons of fashion. And they all pretty much do the same thing. Transport people and small items. Model A Ford, 68 Chevy Nova 250 Six, or some brand new POS, they all take me to Walmart for groceries just the same.
The primary problem is the fact that it is illegal to sell used catalytic converters for re-use. Fact is...there are only two ways a catalytic converter fails. 1. the converter is physically damaged (ex: bottoming out the car). 2. The ceramic substrait melts because there is a fuel delivery problem (ex: a fuel injector dumping too much fuel and therefore the fuel is burned in the catalytic converter). Other than these 2 scenarios, a catalytic converter should last FOREVER. Which is why those precious metals are used. They cannot be destroyed. If you can buy a used ball joint....you should be able to buy a used catalytic converter. Think about it...if the government asks a company to build something that should last forever....what might that company want in return? They might want it to be illegal to sell used ones because building something that lasts forever means they will have no sales for replacements. The solution is to do as I did...and that is contact your federal representative and inform them of this injustice and ask for the law to be changed.
Thank
thank you
Thank god I used mevotech
I saw made in China on my Moog box. Might not get any more Moog products now. Sick of everything coming from China.
Is that a Forrd Fairmont I see? I had two myself back in the day...decent cheap ride...bore that had two falcons..life was good
I don’t know about cars , but I was wondering
What if you put a super strong magnet on it?
I'm guessing it's crossovers we're talking about here. I grew up in minivans that my parents drove and SUVs that my grandparents drove. Even growing up, I very much loved those SUVs, ( Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade, Expedition, etc...) Where I live, we have some rough snow storms and rough-ish terrain, and my grandfather was always a sucker for getting his cars dirty. Always loved taking dirt roads and trails in the boonies. These are things minivans just can't do. I'm alright with truck-based SUVs, but I HATE crossovers
5:17 The 07 and 08 Type S Model with the 6 Speed has the feel of the Golden Age great car