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49 thoughts on “Customer states: overheat! found sludge filled oil pan! cooling system clogged! final repair phase!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brent Nave says:

    I haven’t seen what you did yet, but I might put a few quarts of diesel fuel or cleaner in there to sit for a few hours then drain it. Might just dissolve some sludge.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sam Jackson says:

    Àdd a comment…

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ROD MEDL says:

    Id recommend Rislone to remove the sludge. I use it every other oil change to keep sludge from building. But for him id say every oil change for at least 3 to 4 changes

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Millhollon says:

    Will we no that you are human now.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Millhollon says:

    Eine job worth doing is worth doing right .I have heard that from my dad every time I wood work on my truck growing up.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Kennedy says:

    Nobody sells a used car because it's the greatest vehicle on the road – they'd still be driving it.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars FriPilot says:

    Great job, as always, Ray! I look forward to every new video you post. Thanks for all you do.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars FriPilot says:

    Pay me now, or pay me later. Pull the damned pan!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Hummel says:

    Ok Ray, I'll take it from here….., no that wasn't dexcool coolant of which the manufacturer recommends. However, it is oat fluid (organic acid technology)
    It's an universal fluid extended life. Mixes with all color coolants.good to go. Me personally, I would have used the O'Reilly brand. Just saying😁

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Don's Junkmail says:

    How can you expect to get an accurate AC reading with black tape bandage on your finger?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Don's Junkmail says:

    Cut your index finger… no use showing us the middle finger…you did it.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Don's Junkmail says:

    "That poor green screwdriver".

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Bowman says:

    Nothing better than a mechanics bandaid 😁

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bob Bates says:

    You got to remove the oil pan and clean it out

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Johansson says:

    A dino shake

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JimAirborne25 says:

    I thought the question of “Will Ray remove the oil pan?” said in serial announcer voice, “Stay tuned!” was rhetorical. Because if the job is going to be done right to ensure proper fixage, it would be dropped and cleaned thoroughly with many cans of brake clean or through the solvent tank. “Sludge in the pan you say? ABSOLUTELY clean it up and do the job right!” Not, “Eh, you know… I’ll take my chances.”

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Pearce says:

    What happened to radiator flush. Given all the skum that came from the oil pan, some engine oil flush was in order.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Schneider says:

    Sometimes the 🛠️ god's require a Blood Sacrifice on some jobs 😉

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! L W says:

    People don't cha get their oil very often, do they?

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars grassroot011 says:

    Good work and lessons well learned by most who've watched, thanks.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott slattery says:

    tip to vehicle owners. keep fluids changed at least every 2 yrs youll avoid this many problems and your vehicle will give you many years of pleasure.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott slattery says:

    ray has the patience of a saint! nobody could do this much work n not get thoroughly disgusted by how ppl dont maintain their vehicles. its like a dr trying to fix a near death person. its gratifying to try but if its too far gone youre chasing a dream.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Berwind says:

    What a PITA job. So many things to go wrong or screw up or break. Great video.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lawrence Schreyer says:

    it fell behind oil fill and fire wall 🤔 > thumbs up on a good job

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars randy beard says:

    I'm still thinking about all that Clean Oil mixing with that Crud in Bottom of Oil Pan, it makes no Sense to me for the guy to have you fix 2/3rd of Problem and not finish the whole Repair–some people just cannot See the Whole Picture…

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars randy beard says:

    Back in the Old Days would would sometimes Flush the Crankcase with Kerosene but it cost as much as gas these days…

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars randy beard says:

    It amazes me how you can remember where to put all these bolts, parts— 30-40- years ago, vehicles were rather simple even tho they still had all the comforts that most needed. I most assuredly would not have a desire to be a Modern Day Mechanic…

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Perreault says:

    This is the work of a SKILLED Mechanic. Great video series.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Love Of Christ says:

    To do the job right you have to takeoff that whole pan you cannot let it go like that there’s no way it will come back.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dar4431 says:

    But why did the coolant sludge up and almost solidify? Just age of it? I have heard that mixing different colors of coolants can do that too.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars haz haribo says:

    Needs engine flush. People don't realise the engine oil needs changing regularly. It lubricates all important parts of the engine.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Monk says:

    Think wingnut is in t'stat housing.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Tutty says:

    That was one epic journey to see this one run. Gravely disappointed that the pan was not dropped. Were that my car it certainly would have been. Then again, my old beastie is older than this and is nearing 400,000 miles. At the next major service the oil pump is being replaced, too. Better safe than sorry

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph Erhardt says:

    Er, isn't this an electronic ignition car? If so, why does it still have a mechanical distributor? (I'm not a mechanic, obviously, so don't be too harsh on me. 🙂 )
    Note: The last car I worked on, I could pop the hood and still see pavement.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregg Fridline says:

    That guy just bought this, after what you did to it, its not so bad. good thing he brought it in. wasn't long before that thing was going to blow up

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars lures says:

    add 5 quarts Kerosene run for a couple minutes then drain sludge be gone

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Brown says:

    Should have used your borescope camera.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Speakman says:

    Them engines are pretty tough. But you still have to change the oil. the thermostat regularly. Only seen one radiator full of rust. This one's not that bad. People have a beer instead of fixing their vehicles.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars eric kestner says:

    You did not use Duct Tape? Bad , bad, bad.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JACK SHRADER says:

    So much for preventative maintenance.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thomas lyon says:

    Yes pull the pan. Clean oil pickup an screen,

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Robertson says:

    Worth watching. Good advice get it looked at first.

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bryan Kirk says:

    I am soooooo glad I got out of cars, then bikes and then jet engine fuel control. Happy man.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jose Martinez says:

    Uuuhhh not good..abort…abort

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Marc Till says:

    You should have filled it with water several times ran it and drained it until it was clearer then put the antifreeze in

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Marc Till says:

    you did not clean the holding tank it was nasty

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Gray says:

    I just read a few comments about the difficulty of removing that oil pan – wasn't aware of that

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Gray says:

    I watched all 3 videos of this repair, and was glad that I keep up with maintenance and likely won't run into this problem. Given what had already been invested in the vehicle, I am surprised the owner didn't agree to dropping and cleaning the oil pan – ran out of money I suspect.
    Great videos Ray – these and all the previous I have watched.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rainman Ray's Repairs says:

    Please do not rip my head off for not removing the oil pan! I tried and the guy said no. He’s going to be back and I’m going to do some oil flush procedures to try and clean out the sludge. He knows the risks!

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