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50 thoughts on “Just when you thought you’ve seen it all…”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Carran says:

    I have a 04 157,000 runs great!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Kubash says:

    Wow!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donnie Robertson says:

    Second time watching

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phil Jerome says:

    I just saw something similar. A friend had the transmission removed and repaired on his Hyundai. About a month later, he suddenly lost power steering due to a leak. Had it towed home, and wouldn't ya know it? The installer left the power steering lines hanging in the breeze and they rubbed / burned through on the exhaust manifold. One missing bolt for the hold down bracket caused an expensive repair.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TeezerDriz says:

    And the owner never noticed the alt cable cooking the erg pipe…..??? Ummm where is my engine, what does an engine look like? Maybe the driving licence test could be better designed so people learn some basic engine care info at the early part of driving experience. Good diagnosis Eric.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars stormspotter7330 says:

    Watch it Mr.O that light is worth more than the Dudge, oh I'm sorry Dodge. LOL

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Norm Freilinger says:

    Thatโ€™s why I do my own oil changes . Gives you time just to peek around a bit . Never know what youโ€™ll find . If you use a shop for oil changes , look under your hood every once in a while .

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rusty The Raver says:

    Looks like a little bit of plasma cutting going on there!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TommyMacDaddy1 says:

    The Dodge was trying to put itself out of it's own misery!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Jones says:

    I remember the days when you could fix a car with a screwdriver, nail file and a tool of tape. LOL

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Winter says:

    Mobile Dodge welder, the faster you go the better it gets! ๐Ÿคฃ

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars EARL WITHERALL says:

    OMG, this owner is some lucky. Alot of bad things could have happened. Talk about money light..lol..alot of money.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jorge fernandez says:

    Holy Sh t pickles! Batman!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Emmons says:

    Wow

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ToXZicK Gaming says:

    HOLY MOLLY LADY….. Lucky that Damn thing didn't BURN itself down to nothing!

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jorge fernandez says:

    Ah yes, the old plasma cutter in the engine compartment trick. Good find! Did they get it fixed or what?

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alexzander Nathan says:

    Wowza, that's a first!

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars George Molwitz says:

    I found and fixed many problems on my son's Solara related to a sloppy engine replacement (done by a prior owner). Glad that car is gone!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hilario Lopez says:

    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Usher says:

    There's you're problem lady…๐Ÿ‘‰

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars armando nika says:

    Wtffff not shortinggg????

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rubbishcop says:

    …and thereโ€™s your dinner…

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Couch Rider says:

    Good job this car was headed for trouble.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Smith says:

    There's your problem lady ๐Ÿ˜‚

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gilbert Garcia says:

    Where do you get the throttle body yellow plug?

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mark gentry says:

    Yep you can't unhook the battery fast enough.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kenneth James says:

    Crap man…I ain't seen that…til now!

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars edac1078 says:

    That's why I take pictures, so I get the routing correct.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Old Croney's Garage says:

    fiat should get the heck oudda dodge

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BareBackBear says:

    Is this the South Main Auto I hear about on Neutral Drop? If so this guy is a Legend.๐Ÿ‘

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BareBackBear says:

    Looks like a HOT setup๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chad Pugh says:

    INSANE

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DJSekuHusky says:

    This reminds me of the shop that did the frame-alignment on my 99 Protegรฉ ES 1.8L. It was a $600 low-speed collision car that didn't have the airbags deploy and didn't claim insurance so it was clean titled. I wanted to have the shop straighten the frame that was bent 4 inches to the left and have them weld on the new core support. They agreed on the condition that I let them rebuild the front end of the car completely. I told them I didn't want that, but they insisted and agreed to do everything for $400. I had already spent $400 in parts, and I didn't want them messing it up but I agreed. No other shop would even touch it. When I got it back, everything was in the wrong place. They even managed to run a power steering line under some bracketing and that was pinching it off, so I literally took everything apart and redid it the way Mazda intended. I also redid some damaged wiring (turns out something had chewed through the airbag sensor wire). So now if it wrecks again, boom-airbags. To their credit, they got it straight as an arrow and perfectly realigned. Take your hand off the wheel at 80+ and it's silky smooth. Their welds were also good, even better than the punch welds done at the factory from what I could see.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rod X says:

    I am fortunate, i live in south Texas and dont see very many of the green wires and rust related failures. I am a tech here. I like your vids because you actually do a diagnosis, and not a guess and the parts gun. I absolutely hate the automotive faith healers. I specialize in automotive electrical and electronic diagnostics. I do engine performance and driveability, but much prefer electrical.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ian Mackay says:

    I think Scotty was a little cockeyed tonight.He got five cars in and out,with just hand tools though. You only got one.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Muscles Mouse says:

    money light!! love that name

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Valdez says:

    WOW lol

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edgar Martinez says:

    Holly ๐Ÿšฌ smokes

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars widgy says:

    One reason it didn't light on fire is exhaust gases aren't exactly oxygen-rich.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Toolman 5862 says:

    I have a 2008 Kia Sportage with po139, there are no vacuum leaks or exhaust leaks, the upstream o2 sensor is reading normally and the downstream reads less than .2 volts most of the time, idle, acceleration, deceleration. The waveform moves between about .02v and .2 volts, is it the o2 sensor or catalyst?

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rodney Hammon says:

    Great!โ€ฆ

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Slee says:

    They inadvertently made an EDM and came so close to getting all the way through.

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lou says:

    Use your metric cresent wrench on the egr tube ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ I know u still got it

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Lol good video @southmainautorepairllc

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Duncan Mac says:

    Lucky that thing didn't burn to the ground.
    Thanks for the video.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike's World says:

    I think a pound of solder and some super 88 will fix that right up. Just say'n

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Kocolowski says:

    The moral of the story is. When your buddy says he will put your engine in if you supply the beer….thatโ€™s the first red flag! Wait until the job is done before you give him the beer…..

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Home Built Workshop says:

    Dang, Thats crazy.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stans lad says:

    I think the car was trying to commit suicide because the owner doesn't care about it & hasn't cleaned the filthy inside for years!

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Emil Schw says:

    Ah thanks for this. Our VW Sharan 1.8T 2006 is idling very high. So now I have an idea what to check for first. Very irritating.

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