Part 1 HERE! Oil in the Radiator! Top End Internal Tear Down! GM 3800 3100 3400 3.8 #mechanic https://youtu.be/A_MSlMsaZgU
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This is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird with the GM 3.8l 3800 Series II Engine. This vehicle came in with an large oil leak on the engine and an oily substance in the radiator. The antifreeze was mixing with engine oil. The problem is common with this series of engine. The lower intake manifold gaskets deteriorate and case coolant to leak into the engine oil, oil is also allowed to contaminate the cooling system resulting in the fouled coolant and soft radiator hoses. This is multi part repair and is somewhat difficult in this particular car due the firewall and wiper cowl location. We will remove the intake plenum and lower manifold valve covers, and the engine accessories such as alternator, belt, and the tensioner. In this case the belt tensioner also has a heater core bypass built into it so there is engine coolant in the belt tensioner as well. Part one will be the teardown, part two will be engine assembly and the final part will miscellaneous assembly, fluids, cleaning and final inspection. This video is part two of this series. As mentioned in the video this vehicle was featured before due to catastrophic A/C system failure. See links below for all past A/C videos.
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Part 1! About to EXPLODE! Pistons Coming Apart Pontiac Firebird! https://youtu.be/-sR2_tNhY6M
Part 2! Compressor Damage took out the whole System | Pontiac Firebird Camaro S-10 Buick https://youtu.be/4N1UsUrjQAI
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Check out our channel here:
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Take care of your engine's oiling system with premium synthetic Amsoil Engine Oil!
Do you perform your own maintenance? Get premium synthetic Amsoil gear lube and oils HERE!
https://www.amsoil.com/?zo=30606222
This is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird with the GM 3.8l 3800 Series II Engine. This vehicle came in with an large oil leak on the engine and an oily substance in the radiator. The antifreeze was mixing with engine oil. The problem is common with this series of engine. The lower intake manifold gaskets deteriorate and case coolant to leak into the engine oil, oil is also allowed to contaminate the cooling system resulting in the fouled coolant and soft radiator hoses. This is multi part repair and is somewhat difficult in this particular car due the firewall and wiper cowl location. We will remove the intake plenum and lower manifold valve covers, and the engine accessories such as alternator, belt, and the tensioner. In this case the belt tensioner also has a heater core bypass built into it so there is engine coolant in the belt tensioner as well. Part one will be the teardown, part two will be engine assembly and the final part will miscellaneous assembly, fluids, cleaning and final inspection. This video is part two of this series. As mentioned in the video this vehicle was featured before due to catastrophic A/C system failure. See links below for all past A/C videos.
Check out our Website/Merch HERE: https://www.RainmanRaysRepairs.com Look for links to our other channels, appointment and contact info, and our new merch lineup with custom T's fitted hats and MORE!
Wife Unit unveils our custom tumblers and mugs https://youtu.be/5Q2DWBes258 also found at https://www.RainmanRaysRepairs.com
Videos on the A/C System Replacement HERE!
Part 1! About to EXPLODE! Pistons Coming Apart Pontiac Firebird! https://youtu.be/-sR2_tNhY6M
Part 2! Compressor Damage took out the whole System | Pontiac Firebird Camaro S-10 Buick https://youtu.be/4N1UsUrjQAI
Support the Channel with a Like and Subscribe!
Become a Channel Member or visit Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RainmanRaysRepairs
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Located in Florida? Need work done? Visit www.RainmanRaysRepairs.com
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Mountain 5-Piece Metric Double Box Universal Spline Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set; 8 mm - 18mm, 90 Tooth Design, Long, Flexible, Reversible; MTNRM6 https://amzn.to/3OJTRp2
Astro Tools 78450 HD Harmonic Crank Pulley Puller - GM LS, Ford Coyote, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep, Black https://amzn.to/3STBrX9
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#mechanic #repair #autorepair #restoration #wifeunit #brakecleanmafia
”Intro Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio”
Thanks to Jesse for making the intro and graphic for us to enjoy!!!
ABOUT OUR CHANNEL
Our channel is about general automotive repair and maintenance . We cover a large variety of automotive services and repairs in a privately owned independent shop.
Check out our channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/ @RainmanRaysRepairs
and the Off Duty Channel here: RainmanRay Off Duty https://www.youtube.com/c/RainmanRayOutoftheShop'>https://www.youtube.com/c/RainmanRayOutoftheShop
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I am 3 days behind. Need to do a Rays show binge…. need a cold beer or an old fashion drink.
Ray u r correct.. u can't make everyone happy- just be sure to make the Wife happy.. 😅 because she knows where u work 😂
Yes, for me, under 45 minutes (closer to 40) is good. 😉
Hi Ray-I’ve been meaning to ask you about your experience with brake clean. Have you ever had an issue with brake cleaner reacting with different plastics under the hood?
I was using brake cleaner to clean out old grease from a bearing slide set, and some got on a 20v battery and the charger for it nearby and it immediately reacted and started melting the plastic on both where it splashed and the smell of melting plastic was awful.
Just curious if you’ve ever had that happen. Love your videos! Fan from the beginning.
I love the new Burt Bacharach music in the background.
Are the new manifold gaskets any more improved or heavy duty to the original ones? It seems like typical failure point and easy street creed for a company to improve on them (looking at you Felpro).
Are you playing this music in your shop? It is killing me. Stop the madness.
Heh the new background music is makin me sleepy 🙂
Feels like someone is playing Minecraft in the back.
Love your content Ray!!!
As Boss Ros is to master painter
You
Ray is master technician!!!
Love the updated formatt!!! Be blessed!!
Great video
Great video Ray. So many snowflakes crying about the music so don't stop using it.
I know I’m late to the party, but that Darth Vader “good” after cleaning made me think that he should use a lightsaber sound when he takes the break clean can out. I know he used to use a sound for it already. Just a thought though
Please please go back to your old way of editing your videos.
As everybody else said, please quit with the music ray. put the shop radio back on.
Nevermind I eat my own words u did lube the valley I hadn't watched that much of it yet
I would do the same exact thing as you but just spray that engine valley lifters and pushrods with some of the engine oil after its all super dry with the brake cleaner then wipe the gasket surface off one more time so that when it starts first time she's lubed right up. Might not matter though idk just a thought
I wonder if the music is there to ease up on content warnings when the mic picks up the radio playing copyrighted music.
i can see that you have a working parts washer machine (finally)
hoo hoo🎉 😂
Rays been working on his camera skills today, getting good at that!
The meditation music is also a change from the normal, hope no unhappy customers are causing you additional stress my man.
I do love the brake clean shout ANOTHER. Then the throw across the workshop floor.
Interesting choice of background music……way too soothing🤣 thought I was watching my dentist work on his car😜😁
Like the 2x speed up of bolt tightening, etc. Plus, the Alvin and the Chimpmunk imitations are fun too.
What is the rubber strip for that is on the front and rear intake gasket? it looks like its just hanging out in the breeze.
You should have gone 100% Bob Ross on this one. The calm piano in the background, the soft whispers, you should have called it a Happy little gasket. Then described how it doesn’t like being alone so you add a happy dot of sealant.
Did someone make a claim on your videos because of the popular music playing on the radio?
That leaking gasket made a mess. Are you sure that the bottom end of that engine still has bearings?
I'm waiting for the little Mr Rodger train to come out.
Have been watching and liking your channel for looong time. Keep being unsubscribed almost every other posting of a new video???? Just want you to know this is happening.
What's with the funeral music 😢😢?
Definitely ditch the piano music. It makes for a displeasurable experience for me as i dont particularly like missing anything due to naptime. The commentary and symphony of the tools are quite enough.
what's going on with that music? is there a bet going on? some quality trolling? a dentist office? Bob Ross tribute?
Ray must have had a copyright infringement notice to subject us to this horrid elevator music
What's with the music sounds like lift ( elevator) music 😂
where is part 3?
did you remember to take the paper towels out of the intake runners on the head? i got an engine once for free because the guy forgot his rags in the intake runners and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't run. after I fixed it I sold it back to him for the price of the parts.
😆What's up with the elevator music? REEEEEEEE! 🤣 Are you trolling us, Ray?
I figured it out. You remind me of Bill Harder.
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Geez what a lash up of seals , no wonder they like to leak.
I’m sorry Ray but the back ground music is horrendous. If i wanted to fall asleep i would pick this. But i don’t i want to watch the video. Good job.😂
love the content and the new music keep up the good work
This music and the vibe I got today is the "Bob Ross" of Automotive is Rainman Ray…
You must have the patience of a saint, the memory of an elephant and the poise of a ballerina to work on that engine! What a job. Well done.
in-depth detail….thanks Ray