Free tip for you folks at a Chevrolet of course. Uh, Malibu25 Got the classic P0411 code came from the other shop. of course they've already unloaded the Parts Canon Made all the profit on the job. We got the new director valve, the new air pump.

Uh, this is such a problem on these cars. DM even has a bolt and tell me what's wrong with it. but the ports inside the head plug up. It's a pretty common issue.

There's a port here. one here, one here, one here. You've got to pull these soft plugs out, clean out the passages from where the diverter valve goes on over to here, and then the 3 16 drill bit right straight through the head to clean that out. Need these soft plugs? You can get them right from Dorman They make them here.

They are. They go in nice and easy. Here's your part number on those and you get the old ones out. Just drill a hole through them, stick a screw in them little slide hammer Bob's your uncle.

you guys have a nice day.

65 thoughts on “Chevy malibu 2.5 p0411 – quick tip tuesday #mechanic #automobile #chevrolet”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave bifolchi says:

    Chev Of course….:)

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ralfie says:

    45 years ago when I was first beginning to work on engines, I thought the only thing Dorman made was freeze plugs and tubing fittings. That was all I ever saw with their name on it for years.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Meduri says:

    Dorman made something that works?!?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Barry Dargush says:

    Your great at helping us, thanks

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wolfhound says:

    will we get to see you do that in a dif video

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frank M says:

    Cool never heard of that repair. That's why Eric is the man….

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lakes Automotive Diagnostics says:

    ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ’ฏ

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RIP SRT says:

    How many miles are on that malibu? I have a 2013 with 110k miles. Well, when I bought the car for $500 it had a nice inspection window on the block so the replacement engine had 75k on it. Looked really clean on both sides of the head, not like the engine I pulled out.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sparta says:

    WTF are they teaching in automotive engineering school? absolute garbage!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William T. Musil says:

    Hiya Eric

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars seรฑor pepper says:

    Bob's yer effin uncle

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DapimpBDSD says:

    Ha, I have a cruze in the shop that looks exactly like this, except I'm replacing the oil cooler ๐Ÿ˜‚

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AC Wright says:

    Quick mechanic tip: don't buy this car. Ever.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Ryan says:

    I would like to see a full video on that

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill D. says:

    You must have been watching, 'World's Fastest Indian'

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve B says:

    OH NOOOOO! You said the "D" word…Dorman

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DaddyBeanDaddyBean says:

    Wait a minute, Bob IS my uncle. IT'S LIKE YOU *KNOW*. ๐Ÿ˜ณ

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars fredkuhn165 says:

    Parts cannon repaired my 2.2 cobalt po411

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Margaret Lapeer says:

    How do you know if the ports are clogged up?
    I have a 2013 Malibu ls

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hurtydwarf says:

    Would the metal shavings from drilling through the plug not cause any issues?

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Taylor says:

    Seeing you use Dorman parts, the customer mustโ€™ve been desperate to get their car back and couldnโ€™t wait on the good stuff (if that even exists anymore).

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jimssawsnstuff says:

    Dorman, I canโ€™t believe I heard that here?!๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny says:

    Every time Iโ€™m servicing my cars & I complete a job I always mumble, โ€œAnd Bobโ€™s your uncle.โ€

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John says:

    Pull out like frost plug

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars parochial2356 says:

    Actually my uncle was named Marvin. Does that matter? ๐Ÿ˜

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Mitchell says:

    I hear a taaapppy tap tap on the reinstall of the plugs.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael O says:

    Hey that's what all the 'Flood Cars' look like over here, except it's inside the Car too!

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars EGGINFOOLS says:

    How to handle a parts cannon shop? Hundreds or thousands later and the same problem. Court?

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Hugus says:

    O.M.G.!! You used the "D" word!! I'll bet the Doorman rep had heart failure! And Robert REALLY IS your mother's brother!

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Smith says:

    Bob was my dad. Dick is my uncle.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 19 89 says:

    Wasnโ€™t that the same engine you put in the Cadillac??

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ron says:

    Along with many other issues with these junk mobiles

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! John Kranyics says:

    At least Dorman makes good soft/core/frost plugs๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony W says:

    Roberts your mothers brother

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Todd says:

    Itโ€™s Wednesday. Just saying ๐Ÿ™‚
    Luv me sum SMA

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GlassVial says:

    Wonder if something like BG44K would help.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brad Sankey says:

    Maybe your neighboring shops should subscribe to your channel? ๐Ÿคฃ

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan Bond says:

    Very interesting paint selection for an engine. What color would say that is? Khaki?๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคฃ

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Crazy Vaclav says:

    Erik must be ill, recommending Dorman products

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Val Periandri says:

    The other shop should refund all of their money since they did not fix the original problem that the car was brought in for!

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LgreatH says:

    Why has YouTube listed 0 for the comments!

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bryce Lund says:

    Wow of course it already had the parts cannon shot at it. Looks like another misfire with the new air pump lol. Nice job actually fixing the customer concern.

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shade Tree Mech says:

    Do you need any sealant on the new plugs?

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ToughAncientSpark says:

    Kind of like the Dodge 318's of yesteryear.
    The intake ports under the carburetor would plug up with carbon particularly if driving short distances in the winter.
    Had a 1979 Dodge D250 pickup that would not idle and would die at red lights.
    Mechanic showed me the intake manifold after he took it off the engine. Only way to remove the carbon was with a torch burning it out. He'd set the torch and then go have lunch. When he came back the carbon was all burned out!
    ๐Ÿ˜‚

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Lashley says:

    Thanks for sharing!

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Corsairforu says:

    They ever change air or any filters?! Under hood is friggin dusty as the Mojave, no wonder clogged up!

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wingman says:

    Short and sweet. Thank you

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JesseC says:

    I would like to see that slide hammer action on the soft plugs! Educational purposes, of course!

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Av8tore71 says:

    Never buy Dorman lol

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cyrus Moser says:

    Thanks for sharing mr.o

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mario Saccoccio says:

    Hey,
    Bob IS my uncle! ๐Ÿ˜‚

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Widlund says:

    Bob's your uncle, great new one.๐Ÿ˜‚. Love your videos. Thank you.

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Prodriver33 says:

    I would need about $2k to do that. How much are you charging? Iโ€™m not a mechanic and would hate doing that so Iโ€™d need motivation money lol.

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rian mekanik says:

    Good jobe

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mongrel ! says:

    Bob really is my uncle! Great short too…

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Reverend Al says:

    Is that 2.5 the same 2.5 (minus turbo) that's in that Cadillac ATS?

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mikey jay says:

    She's filthy

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Reid says:

    ๐Ÿ‘

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars m ph says:

    Giving the 2.5 the old frontal lobotomy.

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

    Interesting and valuable short.๐Ÿ‘

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zippy TheChicken says:

    is no one going to address all the dirt on that engine? are they off-roading it? its a farm car… gees people take a hose to your engine once a year..

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Chicken Dinner says:

    How many miles on it?

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John pereira says:

    Dorman for the win

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Whit says:

    Is there a way to prevent this?

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R M says:

    GM =Give Money

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