Was a great video, a car technician not wasting their customers money. Thanks for that, Ray.
@melmackey8138
Жыл бұрын
Crack the filter open
@texanonline1244
Жыл бұрын
as long as you are honest with customer, flush trans and radiator etc used replaced. as long as you say might die etc, take money
@dirt_rider
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video and I have to say this: Ray you sound much happier since you started your new shop! you seem to enjoy more what you are doing, keep it up!
@rodmarr6586
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you are correct. He is a lot happier and relaxed now.
@graken22
Жыл бұрын
I did work at Ford dealership back in 1997 and I was the trans guy, I rebuilt a lot of those 4R70W's and this one from the looks of the magnet shows exactly what you said way too much clutch material. It could be rebuilt but you do not do that so yes it would be beneficial for you and the cust. to replace with a re-man trans. BTW I was very impressed with your tow truck skills, awesome job Ray!
@darrenairey5938
Жыл бұрын
Did you rebuild any 4f100's?? And why does this happen? I know the radiator somehow mixes coolant with tranny oil but why would the setup be like this and can you just bypass the rad and run just the oil cooler? I have the same truck but a 7700 heavy half and it has a 4r100 I did replace the coolant bypass hose so I guess coolant is used to cool the transmission? I will have to keep an eye out for this issue.
@jacksmith2315
Жыл бұрын
@Darren Airey the radiator is a d ual purpose like most automatic trans vehicles, the rad cools coolant and trans fluid. Rad fails internally, they mix
@fred414141
Жыл бұрын
.... honesty and integrity, two things that separate the good guys from the crooked jackasses. great job, Ray. the world needs more like you.
@nomebear
Жыл бұрын
As an old dude, I relive parts of my younger life vicariously through Ray's actions. The other parts...I can't remember.
@foquai7458
Жыл бұрын
same here
@thelastengineer2315
Жыл бұрын
😂
@mdutchy2582
Жыл бұрын
I was gonna say something about your comment but I forgot what it was.
@billchessell8213
Жыл бұрын
Yup.
@blahorgaslisk7763
Жыл бұрын
As an old dude, how did I get here and what were we talking about?
@zubordulo
Жыл бұрын
One of those times where it's better to replace than to repair
@wendwllhickey6426
3 ай бұрын
That trans has never been serviced till now , junk😮
@GrayRaceCat
Жыл бұрын
I learned something new today. I spent 10 years as a kid in Fort Lauderdale, boating and fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway, never knew there was one on the West Coast too!
@paulmartin3340
Жыл бұрын
It's great to see an honest mechanic tell it like it is ! No wasting your time or the owner's money. My mechanic here is Sydney Australia is the same. Respect to you and all the honest hard working mechanics.....wherever they are. Cheers from Sydney Australia MATE 🇭🇲👍🦘🇭🇲🇺🇸🇭🇲🦘👍🇭🇲
@philipershler420
Жыл бұрын
You scored a couple of firsts today (I think). This is the first customer vehicle on the tow truck and the first no repair in your swanky new shop. Way to go!
@davidpayne2880
Жыл бұрын
You have to have the talk with the owner. Just be honest and truthful. The owner should respect your honesty with your diagnosis.
@campy9712
Жыл бұрын
Swanky, that’s a word my mother, who was from Long Island, used. I have not herd (or read) that one in a very long time. Thanks for the memories!😊
@johncunningham4820
Жыл бұрын
@@davidpayne2880 Ray has a Video to show him................ Bet the Owner says " That's Fucked " . Exchange it .
@amilcarmiranda5432
Жыл бұрын
Need more Technician like Ray work ethics in this world.
@curioustuber2619
Жыл бұрын
Not going to waste your time or their money. Hard to find a mechanic as honest as you sir! Respect! I am subscribed to the Wife Unit also. Awesome content on both channels! Keep it going! You two make a great team!
@chimeragaming56
Жыл бұрын
lol this is becoming a thing now the wife unit lmao
@jameschristie4596
Жыл бұрын
I have fond memories of family holiday taking my son fishing at the Rod and Reel Pier at the north end of Anna Marie. That was 2 decades ago.
@marymulrooney1334
Жыл бұрын
When I see the inside of some rigs that are newer or about the same age as mine, and I see how bad they look inside, I feel so much better about my own.
@infinity3jif
Жыл бұрын
The 4R70W is a reliable unit in my opinion but I think you made the right call especially when you don't know how well this transmission was maintained before this happened.
@talenttrading
Жыл бұрын
It might be factory fluid never serviced. I would clean it up and flush it then see what happens.
@Egon1982
Жыл бұрын
@@talenttrading especially didnt look like clutch sliping while getting in to the garage ;) all that clutch material in pan could be from heavy use during its life ;)
@rayives7758
Жыл бұрын
Once you get water in the tranny you're in trouble. It kills clutches and seals like nothing else. The only thing for that box is a complete tear down
@rayives7758
Жыл бұрын
@@talenttrading It's water contamination from the coolant leak. Lack of service doesn't give that pale syrupy stuff. With the likely amount of damage the thickness of the fluid is probably all that's keeping it going. Flush it and put good fluid in and you're likely Found On the Road Dead (pun intended).
@broken1965
Жыл бұрын
Its toast
@chrisrobinson4474
Жыл бұрын
Great channel Ray. Would recommend for safety to add another wire rope clamp and a thimble to your winch. It will save you the headache if the one clamp slips and the vehicle rolls of the ramp and you have to chase it. Or worse it crashes into something/someone. The thimble will make the wire rope last longer by putting less stress on the wire at the eye. Big fan of your channel keep up the good work!
@barney2633
Жыл бұрын
I also noticed that. Good advice.
@bigragu6828
Жыл бұрын
I would change the wire rope entirely. Those crosby’s are trash. Get one with the posi hook, to avoid catching the bed. Re-plumb the valve body, (move the hydraulic lines) to where the lever functions are in correct order. Baby steps though.
@johncunningham4820
Жыл бұрын
Well Spotted . I missed that . Yes that Winch Hook is not quite Safe like that .
@genepolley2119
Жыл бұрын
One other safety notice on the winch cable. ( The term, never put a saddle on a dead horse mean anything to you.) IE, do not put the saddle of the cable clamp on the cable end side. Always saddle the long line of the cable. Love your channel. A retired life long mechanic and wrecker service owner here.
@tylerjoseph7378
Жыл бұрын
I got a 01 f150 4x4 Lariat for my 17th birthday in 2005. I drove it for 14 years, great truck but around 150k it was a money pit. So happy with my 2019 Ranger!
@davidhansen2748
Жыл бұрын
Having just built a house, my first thought upon seeing the schmoo was not "strawberry milkshake", but rather "paint". My wife chose a color for one of the rooms that is close to that color when wet (it dries a bit darker).
@edsmith6504
Жыл бұрын
Pepto Bismol.
@xuser48
Жыл бұрын
I had the paint thought as well.
@phillipsharpe6459
Жыл бұрын
I think you are right to condemn that trans , its down to the customer if its worth the money to save it , good call ray , 😁👍
@hot_wheelz
Жыл бұрын
Ray, this is precisely why you have the reputation that you have. A lesser mechanic would attempt to sell the customer on a bunch of repairs not caring that they would be actively encouraging the customer to throw money away knowing that it simply no longer makes financial sense to continue to drop more and more money into what is a sinking or in many cases sunk ship.
@Rodney5822
Жыл бұрын
I had a GF's car that did same thing. Inner mix. Those cheap dodge neons had a tube running inside the radiator that circulated transmission fluid through the coolant to keep the transmission cool. That tube broke on the inside and it pushed transmission fluid into the radiator until the cooling system got up to temp then it pushed back into the transmission system. Did a driveway transmission flush after we figured it out then drove it to a true transmission shop to get a full flush. Did catch it pretty quick and that car lived on for a few more years.
@billgraff4809
Жыл бұрын
Correct call on the transmission. The amount of clutch material in that pan says the unit was on its way to failure long before the coolant contamination. The solenoids and other electronics could become problematic due to the coolant contamination, even if you successfully flushed the transmission. A reman transmission is the best course of action.
@RaithUK
Жыл бұрын
Give the guy your honest opinion and let them decide the risk level they are happy with.
@benjurqunov
Жыл бұрын
But how will that help homosexual special rights when the border is open ? Transmissions are not free, but that'll only encourage more people like Trump !
@RaithUK
Жыл бұрын
@@benjurqunov Have you been smoking some thing ?
@stephenmanning1553
Жыл бұрын
Another great video, thank you. Your winch rope termination desperately needs some attention before it fails. The rope eye has fallen out and the bulldog clamp is the right way around but would be safer with 2 more. One to keep the (NEW) eye nicely in place and another near the dead end of the rope to make it all nice and tidy.
@hdfxrs9121
Жыл бұрын
Hey... you just drove right by my office downtown. That stretch of road has got to be easily one of the most congested in the area. Traffic never stops.
@bobbylibertini
Жыл бұрын
Raymundo! You can buy a remote throttle kit from a tow truck supply place which will allow you to control the throttle from the bed control area- cheap and easy to intall- and very handy (especially for making the winch go faster!).
@donbavol9672
Жыл бұрын
I have rebuilt 3 of these and I am about to rebuild a 4th. Send it to a trans shop, they can rebuild it with performance upgrades (there are a lot of them) that will better handle the weight and 4x4. I would DEFINITELY rebuild it, though. Well worth the money as the truck will probably last another 100,000 miles if the engine is taken care of.
@josephnavarro3620
Жыл бұрын
Since you asked for my opinion I'm giving it to you, I'm no transmission expert but I have stayed at a holiday inn express before and I think you made the right decision not trying to save it. Even if it seemed alright after flushing a refilling it a bunch of times it would only be a matter of time until it left the owner stranded.
@radioace318la
Жыл бұрын
i had a 99 with a 5.0. with 174k miles. same issue. I pulled the pan. worst looking mess than this. changed filter changed the radiator. drove the old ford 302 another 3 years. the problem never returned. Sold it to an old dude that was well-briefed on all the existing issues. none of which affected the driveability. Paid 1500 bucks for the old ride 7 years prior with a leaking water pump to get it on the road. Sold it to the old dude for 1500 bucks. Cheers from Louisiana.
@MicheIIePucca
Жыл бұрын
Dang.. that is one cool flatbed truck. If I was there, I'd be itchin' to throw a nice amber light bar on the roof of the truck (and outline the truck with a few marker lights), and putting labels on the hydraulic controls :) That truck would look cool if it was painted too :)
@OldBastardOnaHarley
Жыл бұрын
If you're talking about that F150, I want summa whatever you're smokin!
@MicheIIePucca
Жыл бұрын
@@OldBastardOnaHarley If you thought I was talkin' about the F150.. I want whatever you're smokin!
@OldBastardOnaHarley
Жыл бұрын
@@MicheIIePucca I stand corrected.
@leatherles
Жыл бұрын
@@OldBastardOnaHarley yep..behind every 88 Unit there's an 89 Unit 🤣
@myhero667
Жыл бұрын
Great video Ray I agree that the transmission is done for. I've replaced one on a 2002 F150 had same issue once we took off the pan just metal everywhere.
@MarkK01
Жыл бұрын
This brings back way to many memories. The amount of time I spent in my deck truck was way to much. I missed a lot of my kids school activities. My 22 year old son is still pissed off at me for missing a lot of his growing years. I hope when he has kids he does not have to work his ass off like I did. My 20 year old daughter understood why I worked my ass off to make sure they did not go without anything and that they did not have the horrible childhood that I had. Now I am on permanent disability from a serious work accident in 2013 and my son is even more pissed of at me because I can not work.
@reedbreneman9443
Жыл бұрын
Boy do I envy your weather.I own a small engine and welding shop (I fix mowers and other power equipment),I live in NW Missouri and we have that icky white crap on the ground and its 25 degrees.....
@John13Edge
Жыл бұрын
Ray I think you need to do some tow truck maintenance…..about a case of break clean to clean up all that old grease then inspect wire rope for broken wires …..lubricate cables,free wheel lever etc. if wire rope passes inspection add a couple of Crosby clamps ( don’t saddle a dead horse) You should also carry a couple of short 4x4 with you to keep against the back of the wheel as you winch unit up…a broken cable will just ruin your day…the second is to put in front of wheel so the towed vehicle doesn’t ruin you cab when your tilting bed back up….I personally use the blocks every time so you don’t forget when you actually need them 😉
@stephan707
Жыл бұрын
Just to add a rubber cap on the break pedal is needed to secure grip with wet shoes.
@forgetfulme1719
Жыл бұрын
another daring new venture without research or asking pros first how to do safely.
@kenthesparky178
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ray ,have you thought about painting some labels onto the lever panel to indicate their actions until you become accustomed to it?
@nancywhitaker7565
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%.
@theaviator8046
Жыл бұрын
That was also my first thought 😊
@alastairsellars2611
Жыл бұрын
I'd go CNC engraved plastic labels which are color coded. :) but yes, labels would be helpful.
@seanbancroft3955
Жыл бұрын
Or maybe a white paint pen
@MrWaltjam
Жыл бұрын
you can get new knobs cheap from the manufacturer or from aftermarket tow supply retailers like Zips (not a sponsor)
@elvinpaulino2327
Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I am not the only one who still listens to creed
@cpayne5
Жыл бұрын
I live in Virginia, but AMI is one of my most favorite places of all time. We try to make it down there a couple times per year (we were last down right before Ian). I'd recommend taking the Wife Unit to Waterfront Restaurant sometime. You both may enjoy it. Swing by Two Scoops for ice cream after your dinner, and take a stroll down the pier with a cone in hand. Love it.
@Nick-ue7iw
Жыл бұрын
When I replaced my transmission pan, there was enough metal sludge to half fill a Dixie cup. Still works. IMO I'd replace the radiator and see how long that trans holds up.
@2KCamaroZ28SS
Жыл бұрын
Two factors working against it. Work truck under heavy load, relentless Florida heat.
@guitarcheology
Жыл бұрын
This isn't a mechanic working on his own stuff. This is a professional selling his service to the public. If the owner dumps a pile of money just for the transmission to crap out in a few months, he is going to tell people he just spent a pile of money having it serviced by Ray. The tiny profit today and gambling on a likely short term solution isn't worth the possible poor customer experience.
@EmbraceTheSuck
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter what we think. It’s what the owner wants
@maroz2881
Жыл бұрын
Facts!!
@kevink8481
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, if they sign a waiver
@davidnaish6804
Жыл бұрын
Since you can't see the mileage, there's mud in the pan, and there's a Soda everywhere, you made a good choice Ray. Even if you did the flushing, and the rad, you couldn't guarantee how it would run afterwards.
@capnkwick4286
Жыл бұрын
That truck looks a lot like my 2001 F150 XLT (283,000+ miles). Due to a misdiagnosis quite a few years ago, I had the transmission replaced ($3000). (It turns out the issue was one more ignition coils going bad). Since I've been keeping up with regular fluid replacement (oil, coolant, transmission) I expect it to make it past 300K.
@markwhitman860
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on this one Ray, if the owner is familiar with your videos he will to. Good luck to him and good day to you!
@zoomwithsmokeybear2597
Жыл бұрын
I'm a former Tow truck driver , you need to always hook up the back end and send it down before you put it in park, you always want to hook the back end up you wanna cross chain it, and once you've got it since down to where it doesn't move, then put it in park , otherwise the vehicle could slowly come forward and drop the front Chains And then you would have an unsecure load on your bed
@Boga217
Жыл бұрын
Never cross chain, if one corner comes loose other will pull it towards opposite corner. Always each corner to its corner.
@kevinhill5596
Жыл бұрын
Good information to know. 🤔
@destruct61
Жыл бұрын
Nah literally all you gotta do is hook your bridal to the front put one chain in the back or midway up the frame hook it to the back of the bed and sinch it down doesn't matter if it's in park or not that car or truck will be locked the f down ain't gonna go no where been doin it like that for a little over two years never had an issue and I drive like a getaway driver lol
@notsure1872
Жыл бұрын
Just Send It
@Fordgroup00
Жыл бұрын
@zoom Oh boy smh
@adrianhilderbrand1527
Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! It was cool to see you out on AMI. That’s where I met my wife when I was on leave visiting a friend in 2006. We still go there once a year with the kids.
@popouimette8136
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the scenic route, AMI is my lunch spot when in FL And right past the flea market
@yogib37
Жыл бұрын
the Tow Truck sure sounds purrdy. Love that sound of the diesel.
@bobcarrigan1742
Жыл бұрын
I like your videos because I get to see every pain-in-the-ass problem you mechanics endure.
@perry861985
Жыл бұрын
It’s been many years since I got to go to Anna Maria Island but I love it… always been my favorite vacation spot. The closest to it here in Charleston would be Sullivan’s Island or Isle Of Palms. But AMI was my first love of being Coastal and you can’t beat the gulf coast in my opinion.
@flyboy2610
Жыл бұрын
I think you made the right call, Ray. Sometimes replacement is easier and cheaper than attempting to repair.
@gibsonj5035
Жыл бұрын
Really liked the drive over to the island. Very pretty area. Glad to see you using the pickum-up-hauler also. It seems to work very good. I agree, you made the best decision on the transmission. Great video....Keepum coming! 🙂
@terencejay8845
Жыл бұрын
As a Brit with many USA trips over the years, Anna Maria Island and the Gulf Keys are my favourite places. If I had $1Mill for a place there, it would be my ideal retirement location.
@gibsonj5035
Жыл бұрын
@@terencejay8845 Oh, I can see why!
@davidheale6435
Жыл бұрын
Watching this whilst it snows outside makes me contemplate my life decisions.
@sheldonskaggs138
Жыл бұрын
Yea, me too, got to love Colorado or any other snowy place
@bruceb4349
Жыл бұрын
Watch his videos in July, then you won't feel as bad. 😁
@robertkeener5106
Жыл бұрын
You made the correct Diagnosis on this trans.
@wilcleno1866
Жыл бұрын
Good job Ray giving the customer all the info so they can decide on what they want to do.
@bellasvistas3463
Жыл бұрын
I certainly agree. I had a 93 940 Volvo that had a transmission fill with coolant. I flushed it but the filter kept clogging with clutch material, had to replace it. Our 95 E-150 camper van had the shifter broken like the on in the truck, I epoxied it and put a shrink wrap on the shifter where the OD lockout is.
@Psichlo1
Жыл бұрын
I have to agree with ya Ray, it would be one thing if this was just a bop back and forth to work truck but it being essentially a work truck 4x4, I think you made the right call. Judging by the condition of the interior and the year, I would bet he got his usage out of it.
@declanoshaughnessy7733
5 ай бұрын
Hi Ray best wishes Declan here the f150 is a very torquey engine with a good few horse's of power in it sounds great with a great gearbox transfer cheers Declan 👍👍
@mattbrown5511
Жыл бұрын
That trans is DOA. I think you made the correct call for you, the customer and everyone else involved.
@rhkips
Жыл бұрын
Surely that's not carnage, it's trucknage, right? Right?? :D :D :D I'm with you 100%. I think if it was a normal commuter truck, maybe we could get away with a flush, but with this being a packed-full work truck that the owner needs to be reliable and work-truck-y, a good rebuilt trans is the best way to go. I love your PTO idle-up block! Gave me a good chuckle first thing in the morning! :D
@StormsparkPegasus
Жыл бұрын
There is about 10x more clutch material in the pan than there was in the Cobalt with a similar failure. Could always take it apart and replace the clutches, but that's a full rebuild at that point.
@BlondieSL
Жыл бұрын
HEY! Don't call him Shirley! LOL 😅😂🤣 Sorry, but I could not resist.
@SteveMoore71
Жыл бұрын
Its not just a Ford, but an F150. It only IDENTIFIES as a truck! It really doesnt qualify!
@kenore4003
Жыл бұрын
@@BlondieSL Never resist a reference to Airport!
@donaldsmartt8532
Жыл бұрын
@@kenore4003airplane not airport :) Classic movie
@buixote
Жыл бұрын
The "PTO Block" is "cute", but I'll be glad you when you fix the cruise control so it operates as designed. Great stuff! Careful lifting those heavy trucks! ;-)
@jgill1175
Жыл бұрын
Nahh she ain’t that heavy. Heavy is a 07 F-350 SRW Crewcab 4x4 6.0 with 38’s on the wheel lift of my 06 Chevy 3500 XCab 4x4 6.6🤣. Was an interesting repo and 140 mile tow💯
@INTHEWIND1833
Жыл бұрын
I like your roll back truck, plus the fact it has a CAT diesel, makes it even better.
@ianjay5301
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine going all the way to the top of AMI without making time for lunch at the Rod and Reel restaurant. And on the way back in on Manatee, stopping for a REAL chocolate shake at the Shake Pit (on the south side). The best food used to be at Mr. Bones, but they closed sometime during the Pandemic which was a great loss.
@Anony_Mouse_V
Жыл бұрын
Scuse the advice: Get a wooden 6ft 4 by 4 fencepost to put on the road behind the collection, just incase the winch or hooks malfunction .. Especially when there's any kind of incline/decline .. Speaking from experience , running after a runaway aint fun :P
@mps6dave
Жыл бұрын
Park brake on half way at least . A car will easily jump a bit of wood . A winch will easily outdrag a park brake
@buddyphillips9790
Жыл бұрын
Tow truck drivers need to use a safety chain incase the cable breaks. 99.99% of the time that cable is not gonna break but I've had it happened before. The winch cable snapped, the car was in neutral, it went flying off the tow truck and smacked into another car at probably 15-20 mph. What a mess
@indianaslim4971
Жыл бұрын
Remember ramp trucks?, I sure do, winched a Cadillac in an apt. complex with a slight downhill and half way up the ramp the cable breaks, had to chase the car and dove in head first and stopped it with my hand on the brake pedal, fun memory now over 40 years later but at the time not so much fun....
@therealswarvey
Жыл бұрын
Tow truckin' across the universe, boldly going forwards, still can't find reverse
@mraeromech
Жыл бұрын
I did enjoy this video. Very much. Loved driving the tow truck with you
@Good_Times_Factory
Жыл бұрын
Having the experience and honesty to make that call and not waste the customer's money is the right thing to do.
@glennwright8722
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ray. Interesting video and I agree with your diagnosis. My one BIG issue is: The frame looked weird on that truck. How much weight are they hauling? The payload range on those older 150’s maxes out around 1800-2000 lbs. Just wondering😜
@bradhaines3142
Жыл бұрын
hey it held it, thats what matters lol
@Egon1982
Жыл бұрын
Thats the main reason where that clutch material come from
@jimruthem6587
Жыл бұрын
Put some labels on the controls you'll look more confident and professional if you're not experimenting on the controls in front of your customer. Glad to see you being able to retrieve customer's vehicles without hiring it out. Don't forget to add the tow to the bill.
@bronzechicken4437
Жыл бұрын
@@Egon1982 True but the unit is still likely junk, and the efforts to patch it from Ray could result in a lost customer and lawsuit. Best to go the route he did.
@dusttoyou4550
Жыл бұрын
Had a 2000 F150 4x4 like this one. Mine was on what looked like a 3/4 ton frame and drive train and set up like factory lift. Sort of a Pre-Raptor and could handle 2300# in the back and pull a 7000# trailer. Great hard working truck. Easy to drive 500 miles. Only after about 250K miles did the 5.4 start hiccupping a little.
@phillipluce9942
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the right call on that trans. As for a replacement (if your customer wants) I believe monster makes a reman trans that’s a lot cheaper than the ford up marked version. Also pro tip if u flick the odometer it will usually power up.
@terrancel108
Жыл бұрын
My '00 F150 Monster trans costs just over $1700 (new w/ torque converter/ shift kit) shifts perfect and way better than Ford reman.
@phillipluce9942
Жыл бұрын
@@terrancel108 good to know u like the monster. Ive been doing some research on it my 03 has over 161k and is starting to show its age.
@driftmaster1
Жыл бұрын
replace the trans lots of aftermarket units with beefier internals available for far less than a ford reman with similar warranty periods
@billchessell8213
Жыл бұрын
Trash it.
@scottmatthews5765
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you Ray. You made the right call and stand behind you.
@dond.200
Жыл бұрын
Wife and I went to Waterfront restaurant on AMI for an awesome lunch but it took us over an hour to get off the island due to closed roads due to work crews putting in drainage pipes. The traffic coming in was OK but they closed the main road leaving. Lots of cars and trucks being detoured all through residential areas.
@redbo1519
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ray….quick correction about the Robinson Preserve….you are right/wrong-ish. I do believe the land you pointed out might have belonged to the Robinson’s at one time BUT Robinson Preserve is still very much still there. One of the sidewalk outlets from it is a little East of that hotel/marina area. And yes, still not allowed to have anything gas powered anywhere in it. They do allow fishing now and kayaking and they have recently (last couple or so years) added another huge area to that park with more kayak storage and launch and more trails. Edit: as for the transmission. Two courses of thought. The proper/correct course of action is trans, hoses,rad replacement. Hands down the right thing to do but extremely expensive. That being said…option 2 is solely based on the customer and his budget and risk taking…flush the snot out of it and replace the rad, trans filter, and all hoses. Assuming that trans has never been opened to even change the filter (most likely) and has well over 100k miles of towing/hauling heavy…that much material is to be expected. The fact that it drove itself into the shop twice means that the clutches and valve body passages might still be good. Still a 50/50 shot of working, at best. He might get another 1 mile or he might get another 25k miles (doubtful due to age/mileage) to allow him to save up for a rebuild or salvage trans.
@Columbus1152
Жыл бұрын
'Pave paradise and put in a parking lot'
@setfreeatlast7777
Жыл бұрын
I'm with you, no go. It might live for a while but it will definitely be back. Good call. Love your videos.
@silicon212
Жыл бұрын
You're making the right call. That trans needs a rebuild ... coolant on the clutch plates is enough to kill it regardless of how much clutch material is in the pan.
@majordisappointment8692
Жыл бұрын
Good call it didn't look like a saver totally destroyed Transmission. Thanks Ray
@jimmyvaught
Жыл бұрын
4r70w trans are pretty solid, I’d personally attempt to save it. Certainly worth a shot if the customer understands that it might not fix it
@thewausaudude
Жыл бұрын
They’re tough, but this one would probably need to be rebuilt. Based on all the clutch material in the pan I’d expect it to burn out in short order.
@peterantonic6923
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ray, check out Precission Transmission from Amarillo Texas, that man has an enormous amount of knowledge about transmissions of all kinds. He never flushes them out when they are contaminated with coolant, it eats the clutches up and clogs everything inside. It has to get overhauled. The loads the owner carries a new transmission is a must.
@jefferp
Жыл бұрын
I watched the Precision transmission videos for a while. Then family drama kicked in it seemed.
@scotts4125
Жыл бұрын
@@jefferp Trent started his own channel. Not many videos yet but hope there are more to come. I really enjoyed them but like everyone, had no idea what went on behind the scenes. Truth be told after a while I stopped watching as every video was the same. He just did teardowns. He never did rebuilds on camera if you think about it. The man knows transmissions though like nobody else.
@GaryH-pw9cm
Жыл бұрын
I think they are now out of business. Not sure what happened. But there are other transmission shops on YT.
@jefferp
Жыл бұрын
@@GaryH-pw9cm if that’s the case, that would be a shame. It seemed to be a very busy shop.
@jasonyoung4890
7 ай бұрын
If there wasnt any shifting issues before and you can continue changing the fluid a few times it may still run. My trans in my sons 2002 marquis had that much material in pan. Now there wasnt any coolant but it had 160k on trans and never changed. Did 2 filter and fluid changes. Been 2 years and 23k miles now and it has been running great
@TheJohnbjunior
Жыл бұрын
You made the right call.
@tomf4547
Жыл бұрын
Really nice to see some of tropical Florida, wonder if you appreciate what you have there Rainman? Guess that when you're on your back wrenching in 80 % humidity it's no fun though. Been converting my Vito van for camping and it's zero fun in rain and zero degrees 😳
@eltonyancey6426
Жыл бұрын
Humidity is the worst part down south.
@tomf4547
Жыл бұрын
@@eltonyancey6426 I had a place in Kissimmee years ago. Went out for a run one evening, soon turned around when I ran past a sign saying 'beware the gators' 😂
@bradhaines3142
Жыл бұрын
i grew up in central Florida, it SUCKED. 100ish and 85% humidity for like 6 months solid. so disgusting to do anything outside in
@bradhaines3142
Жыл бұрын
@@tomf4547 they're not going to bother you. small dogs though, saw them get yoinked away from old ladies all the time. fun fact, gators prefer food thats already dead. they dont like the effort of having to kill something and letting it sit in the mud a couple days before they eat it.
@tomf4547
Жыл бұрын
@@bradhaines3142 haha that's well interesting Brad. If I lived there I'd pick a good spot and wait for old ladies and silly dogs 🤣🥩
@alveus8205
Жыл бұрын
I love Rays excitement every time he fires up Big Red
@waynegoin5534
Жыл бұрын
my name for it is Big Bertha
@chris76-01
Жыл бұрын
He should get a fancy light bar for it and a bunch of other blinking lights all around.
@crazygeorgelincoln
Жыл бұрын
Pour the clutch back in! I'm watching from the UK my feet feel like they are fresh out the refrigerator, my coolant is getting into the combustion chamber, hoping for a warmer day to give the "head gasket sealer" fluid I put in the rad half a chance of working, only really need it to get me back and forth fixing it's replacement and continuing to earn money meanwhile, would be nice if it works but there has been an ongoing cascade of failures. 2002 Suzuki swift 190k . You too have a great day, thanks for showing the sun and sky, I forget what it looks like.
@swoopulater
Жыл бұрын
a transmission guy told me once that water in the trans is always really bad, generally requires a rebuild. good call
@goodtimevids6754
Жыл бұрын
As somebody that does cleaning for a living I appreciate the fact that you dumped out your drink before putting it in your trash can nothing worse than grabbing a trash can and having it full of water pop or something else and having it go everywhere people do that all the time and it pisses me off
@BurkaLifter
Жыл бұрын
I just saw some man-bun asshat do that the other day, just watching him, you could tell he has ZERO idea what comes next for that 3/4 full chai latte with soy milk after he balanace walked it to the trash can at the fuel island from adjacent to the dirt at the tire compressor station.
@hippychipsguitars601
Жыл бұрын
That thing is toast---good on you for not wasting the Customer's money! New unit required!
@ZGDX_Smiling_
Жыл бұрын
@Rainman Ray's Repairs YOLO THE TRANSMISSION in another video.
@GeorgeSemel
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a good call, Ray. Overall that truck looks pretty worn out or just neglected. I don't know what trucks cost these days if the rest of the vehicles sound maybe it's worth putting a transmission in it. I don't know, whatever it's going to cost a good chunk of change.
@stevenstone4330
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1995 GMC they told me the same thing about my transmission in 2000. I told them to flash it and replace radiator they did here is 2023 and it still runs. I'd take a shot at it if he says too 🤷.
@foltzenlogel
Жыл бұрын
A new pickup will cost between $45k-$70k depending on trim level. Right now it's always cheaper to fix.
@mr.tall-man1573
Жыл бұрын
@@foltzenlogel Yep, what's the cost of a new transmission? Less than a new truck....
@bradhaines3142
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.tall-man1573 but you get more than a transmission with a truck, and you can still buy used and get something good. new truck prices are just nuts
@bruceb4349
Жыл бұрын
@@bradhaines3142 Used trucks haven't gone down much either yet, ~ $ 20k in my area for a 2009 ish.
@kenanderson9331
Жыл бұрын
So they paved paradise and put up a parking lot you say?
@Amen.22
Жыл бұрын
I remember that song
@edbaker1016
Жыл бұрын
Typical florida, the developers own the legislature.
@nanookofthenorth6186
Жыл бұрын
Dunno if it’s been mentioned before but it might behoove you to have that winch cable replaced & that hook reolaced or at least magnafluxed. There’s no telling how overstressed it’s been before you got it. Be a really bad thing if one of ‘em let go in the middle of dragging a customer’s rig up onto the deck. Cheap insurance….
@DconBlueZ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
@hmidi
Жыл бұрын
In 5 minutes 83 likes.. 480 vieuws .. guess you make good video's Ray. I love them 👍🏼
@therealswarvey
Жыл бұрын
8 minutes, 927 views, 124 likes
@svthorasailing4868
Жыл бұрын
13 mins 1670 and 222 likeables
@robertburrows6612
Жыл бұрын
Ray makes good honest videos
@andrewdarden8210
Жыл бұрын
Driving that hauler like a pro there Ray!!! Good job!!! Yes, replace the tranny...
@johnsolomon4907
Жыл бұрын
It maybe you could have saved it but knowing the type of work customer does help you make the right decision. Good show.
@RJ-vb7gh
Жыл бұрын
I've pulled a lot of clutch material out of heavy duty Ford transmissions and they still worked. You'll notice a little bump on the shifts as the trans takes up the gaps. So as long a the trans is shifting now, it's likely to work after you replace the fluid. But for how long it will work, there's no way to predict. If driven carefully and not used to haul heavy loads, the trans might outlast the rest of the truck. But if the owner is planning to put another 300K on the truck, you might as well replace the trans now.
@drevildruid
Жыл бұрын
I just finished watching the Jaguar oil pan video and was thinking "I wonder if Ray will have a new video out soon?" and the Tubes notified me of this video. My day is complete and it's only 4:04 am.
@mazwa2007
Жыл бұрын
as always, put it back in the customers court. $1000 for radiator and flush and sent it (I have no idea what it costs, that's just a number) or $3500 for a gearbox, radiator and flush the lines. customers gets the choice. as long as they sign on the line that there is no promise that if they go for the flush only that it will work.
@OShackHennessy
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but part of being a professional is giving the customer your prognosis based on your expert knowledge. I trust my mechanic and rely on his opinion when making my decisions. The only caveat is that not everyone is trustworthy.
@samholdsworth420
Жыл бұрын
It's trashed once the coolant gets in
@terryq9966
Жыл бұрын
$3500 might be ok for a junk yard tranny with rad and flush. If using a rebuild then up another grand or so. I had an explorer tranny rebuilt on same vintage 10 years ago and that was a bit over 2G's back then just by itself. 💸
@bradhaines3142
Жыл бұрын
radiator and fluids your probly not far off, 3500 would be just the tranny itself. easy 5k total for a half assed fix on that.
@thirzapeevey2395
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think it is time for another trans in that one. I am fully with you on the decision making process.
@jackieross3831
Жыл бұрын
I'm only a shade tree mechanic what I would say yes you made the right decision on this one
@maxwell431
Жыл бұрын
I've seen them like this plenty of times. There was no metal in that pan at all. Just worn clutch material. New fluid, filter and a bottle or 2 of lucas transmission fix and they were good as new again. No need to replace a whole transmission, when you can just offer the customer a band aid and let them choose, big guy.
@iowaphotos9107
Жыл бұрын
great video as always Ray. I think a new/rebuilt transmission would have exceeded the trucks value. Good call! No popping Ze Budget haha.
@jerebigler7520
Жыл бұрын
Between Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa there's gotta be a shop that rebuilds transmissions. Made the right call not flushing and filling, in MHO. Thanks for sharing.
@psinclairjr
Жыл бұрын
Don't know if it was intentional but With Arms Wide Open by Creed with the recently pronounced trans was just perfect
@dog3y3
Жыл бұрын
Good lord, Ray! I'm getting flash-backs to Firefly, watching Mel complain about his ship falling apart, crash and some dying as they attempt to land. Your truck is going to shake itself apart!
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