This man is the most professional Mechanic i have seen in KZitem, cares about details, accurate, cares about poor people .. a good example fora human being .
@derekthomasgriffin
4 жыл бұрын
Sh Mane check out oldskool funk.
@adamswartz7670
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more
@ericdandridge622
Жыл бұрын
Very discreet and informative. Concise info.
@timothyryan6992
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this for all of those interested. I watched both of your videos in their entirety as I tackle my first HG job. Watched at 1.5X speed and took notes when it came time to installation of HG to try to give a "step by step". Here they are: •Spray wd-40 on block and heads to prevent rust •Use compressed air to clean galleries and bolt holes •Use a thread chaser to clean bolt holes •Spray out bolt holes again with compressed air •Degrease block and head-use use acetone (on blue towels) generously-clean gloves and no lint left behind •Clean out pistons with oiled up towel, making sure to degrease after if not done already •Don’t drop, bend or deform head gasket and make sure hands are perfectly clean •Make sure you place the gasket with the right side up-the fire rings touching are the ultimate indicator •Be very particular about torqueing! Check torque calibration by setting close to the highest torque setting to be used, measuring from the center of where socket will go socket to the center of the handle (look for groove?), taking that value divided by 12 (ex 45=1.3*X) and solve for X. X is the weight that you need to place at that point on the handle to get torque wrench to “click”. Do this on tire lug…tie the weight (X) onto handle. Use pinky to lightly press if necessary. •Place gasket locator ring? •Clean cylinder head gasket with acetone and surfaces again •Use straws in corner bolt holes to align head to block •Brush on grease where bolt head meets surface. Place spacer washers (if applicable) and apply more grease. •Add a little oil to headbolt threads, avoid runniness, use finger to smooth out •Flush bolts to surface, no torqueing •Follow manufacturing torque sequence/specs. •Use as short extension as possible and have smooth continuous, fluid motion when torqueing. Doublecheck torque in sequence before advancing to higher torque. •Mark bolt heads in case calibration is lost when doing an angle torque. Get angle gauge from Lisle?
@movingupautodiagnostics8645
8 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best head gasket replacement video I've seen, lots of info and very detail oriented. Thanks Matt. Have fun in Pittsburgh.
@bloodsuckingclown
9 жыл бұрын
I was actually looking for something else, but came across these two videos. Ended up watching them to the end, just because you made it interesting and informative - and I learned a lot. You are very good at explaining things :)
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
bloodsuckingclown Thanks man! Serendipity leads to the best discoveries!
@s.adanulloa3902
4 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention the one liners and the histerical sarcasm!
@cdmoyle
8 жыл бұрын
I have watched all your videos, from 12 ways of how to test a blown gasket (part 1 & 2), I then watched your Replace a cylinder head gasket yourself (part 1 & 2) and I think you are brilliant, informative, smart and practical. I agree with everything you have shown and done. I am a qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel mechanic, 20 years ago (in Australia) I have learned a lot from you. Well done, Excellent instructions...
@jimmyg197
4 жыл бұрын
I've learned more from you at an easier pace and better visual demonstrations than I learned at a school that I had to pay for so thank you for caring and helping people to understand stuff...
@patricianotyad5791
4 ай бұрын
PLEASE READ THIS! Can I just say that it is refreshing to hear your logical way of thinking during this project. The bolt monolog, to use or not to use... is a perfect example! Try not to let the haters and trolls get to you. I needed to find your channel this morning, for the very reason you said you were making this video! I have a car that needs work I can't afford to have someone else do, and if I don't do it myself... I won't ever get to go to work again. I say all this to simply say: Thank you for making this video, I appreciate the wisdom your sharing!
@SchrodingersBox
4 ай бұрын
I read it!
@mike333h
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have been an aircraft mechanic for 17 years and I learned something about torque wrenches today. One thing a lot of people don't know is if you start using extensions and adapters there is a formula to get proper torque.
@andybilakshow260
Жыл бұрын
It's all basic physics which most people don't have a clue.
@TheSilverSurfisher
6 жыл бұрын
Dude! You aint anything short of a straight up mechanically lyrical enhanced analytically inclined, brilliant, all-around- genius and Master Jedi Knight! LOL! And remember....with Great Knowledge sharing comes Ungrateful Hating... But I believe I share this notion with the masses as I say to you, Thanks for sharing your plethora of detailed knowledge with us all and Thanks for all you do!
@SchrodingersBox
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@deajei
7 жыл бұрын
You speak my language. Not simply how but why. I'm not a mechanic so I can't comment on the technical specifics, but you do a solid job of explaining everything in layman's terms. Thanks!
@labradormcgraw
4 жыл бұрын
This guy just gets better. A whole hour of first class tuition from a master of science. Absolutely no BS - just clear, concise instruction. Faultless.
@michaelrose8913
2 жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant, boy. I've been torquing cylinder heads (on orphan one-off vintage classics) for 35 years (plus 20 years overtime) and lemme tell you....Shrodinger pulls one out of his Box here....his methods and info are absolutely-stunningly-brilliant and totally authoritative. I was fortunate to be trained by a genius Defense Force mechanic starting 1953
@stratfink
8 жыл бұрын
I had a career that put me in front of people all over the country, plain talking the whys and hows in a different technical field. You are a gifted teacher. I love seeing a gift shared. thanks for showing me the right next step for my hot head honda
@billsmeets1122
7 жыл бұрын
These 2 parts of this videoset are sooooo much more than what the titel makes you think! well done man, i'm learning a lot from you. definitly subscribed!
@thr3adh3ad
7 жыл бұрын
I love how in depth you've gone with these vids. I'm an ole country boy thats always managed to get the job done one way or another,but I've always appreciated people that do the shit right the first time
@tomtgm
9 жыл бұрын
I am a carpenter, and a mechanic of general buildings. I understand automotive mechanics, but I am not one. I have to repair my wifes Saturn. It is burning coolant out the tail pipe. I am so glad I found this video, this has been and is a blessing to me as I start this project that I am dreading. Just wanted to say THANK YOU.
@speakingtonganwiththetutuu8421
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for a great video!! I’m not a mechanic, English is my second language but your video encourage me to learn more
@misaeldeleon7927
8 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much for the tips, advice, specific procedure and jokes!! Great work man! THANKS!
@CinematicTouchProductions
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, my Ol'man now 75 was an old school mechanic and really tried to get me to learn as a kid from like 9 years old and I had not an ounce of interest until now and I'm 50 just suddenly I want to learn, so I can save but I have a genuine interest in learning everything I can. Some videos on KZitem make me sleepy, others keep me locked in, Your videos are top notch, we'll explain and I thank you for what you do, I am neither a 98%er nor 2%er as you like to call others, I just what to learn as much I possible and learn the proper way of doing a job for myself or possibly help someone else in my life
@gun4hire_albertsteury
4 жыл бұрын
You are by far the best, most knowledgeable, professional, and entertaining mechanic on the web. After seeing your video, which was just by accident and the day before I was going to slap my 2.2 liter back together, I followed your instruction and found that my head was warped. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting these 2 videos. It took me 5 days to tear down my 2.2 liter to the block, because I am not a mechanic, did not have the right tools, and did not have air tools at that. So thank you for not putting me through that again. I can't wait to see more of your mastery and common sense, its addictive!
@SchrodingersBox
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha thanks man, and I am really glad you measured the warp before just slapping a gasket in!!!
@runedarkwarrior
8 жыл бұрын
If u too poor for a mechanic thumbs up
@larrypitts4727
5 жыл бұрын
Marvo Miller :
@rustysteel8714
9 жыл бұрын
Schrodinger ROCKS! Absolutely the best video on repairing a blown gasket. Your meticulous explanations and reasoning are spot-on. I recognized a true machinist, the tell was when you talked of the "feel" of the head bolt tightening. KUDOS! Are you a teacher by chance? Side story: BFF and I (gearheads both) determined my 02/f-150/5.4l/83k had a leak into the cooling system (no dis intended ford fans). Considered Barrs/Blue Devil stuff, but we couldn't do that to the mechanic who will end up fixing it. After cruising KZitem and seeing the difficulty involved (double overhead cams, no less), I came to a conclusion....trade it in! Chances of finding a mechanic who would pay the same attention to detail as you? Near impossible in this day and age. One misstep and it's a big fail. Thanks for the education.
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, no I am not a teacher by trade or anything but as part of my job I often have to teach molecular biology concepts to laypeople- thus my knack for making analogies and explanations most people can comprehend easily. But mainly it is something others on the channel have mentioned... pride in one's work. I take great pride in my thorough, meticulous, and detailed attention to every job I do, knowing the person will be getting a correct diagnosis and often better than professional repair. Thanks for noticing!
@rustysteel8714
9 жыл бұрын
Schrodingers Box I'm jealous, your neighbors are lucky people, even with the occasional 2AM burnout! LOL Thanks again for the great videos.
@rgmeyers66
Жыл бұрын
8 years ago - I'm late to the party again. Enjoyed immensely, especially the section on calibrating torque wrench. I had always wondered and was considering sending mine out. Many thanks and well done.
@DaylightRobberyCA
6 жыл бұрын
Great videos, Mr. Box. Detail-oriented, good presentation, a touch of humor. Very helpful for a novice wrench.
@wither8
8 жыл бұрын
You only charged $400 for that whole job? Damn you're the nicest auto pro ever. Great videos as usual, love to hear the rationale, whether it's on AvE's channel re: industrial engineering, Applied Science's channel re: electrical engineering, that ol' timer Tubalcain machinist's channel, or yours re: automotive engineering. 4 of the best!Keep at it! edit - not a Haynes manual jockey but a nerd none the less - LB is a unit of mass not weight ;)
@SchrodingersBox
8 жыл бұрын
+wither8 I consider it a hobby not a revenue source. KZitem is my revenue source from this hobby
@taimank
5 жыл бұрын
I thought so, long time until my physics professor told me lb used to be the unit for weight and not mass.
@therollie420
8 жыл бұрын
its like Sheldon got obsessed with motors.. love it
@DavidHanniganJr
8 жыл бұрын
Your logic is the reason you have a additional subscriber.
@sungn4512
7 жыл бұрын
Matt, Thanks for sharing your great insights on the blown gasket walk through. I can see you appreciate good problem solving-DIYers over DIY-robots. Keep it up!
@oliveirainvestments2884
7 жыл бұрын
terrific tutorial...great knowledge!!! Jesus bless you!
@Satsui_No_Hado
7 жыл бұрын
fantastic job. thank you . fascinating.
@matth.4932
5 жыл бұрын
I totally know what you mean about that angle torque thing. All of your videos are wonderful and thank you so much for the all that helpful information. A true teacher.
@JyaiZEN
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!! Thank you for all the technical tips because I'm one who cannot afford to bring my baby to a shop and I'm done as much research as I possibly can before doing this job! It's extremely appreciated that you took the time to go over how critical the accuracy of each small part of this job truly is!! I'm subbed in for your great content!!
@shawnclingerman9175
8 жыл бұрын
So in the end, what was the underlying problem that caused the overheat that caused the warpage and gasket failure?
@johnnyjohn8073
4 жыл бұрын
I know I'm commenting on something posted 3 years ago but this is mainly for any new readers. This great home mechanic (who is better than many so-called professional mechanics) did mention that a few of the center cylinder head bolts were loose when he was taking them apart on the original cylinder head. I'm assuming that some one may have previously replaced the head gasket and didn't use brand new bolts and since they do tend to stretch, maybe that gave a false torque reading which eventually came loose and caused the head to warp while the rest of the bolts did stay properly torqued in it's respective part of the cylinder head. Maybe those loose center bolts were at the end its service life and gave in only after a few months of intense engine heat while it was driven. This could have lead to the warping of the cylinder head once the bolts gave in or from not being properly torqued. Which ever one of these 2 problems I described, may have lead to the warpage of the cylinder head. Another explanation was that some one simply replaced the head gasket without resurfacing the cylinder head. Maybe the previous mechanic didn't thoroughly clean the threads or the head bolts and got a false torque reading. Perhaps the surface of the engine block deck wasn't properly degreased with acetone, thinner, etc. Or perhaps the cylinder head itself wasn't properly degreased. The possible problems can be many but all will cause a head gasket to fail and possibly warp a cylinder head.
@Jacksonkellyfreak
8 жыл бұрын
Matt, I love your channel, love your vids, and have learned a lot from you, but please PLEASE don't ever twerk again.
@SchrodingersBox
8 жыл бұрын
Total deal!!!
@stancnet
8 жыл бұрын
+Jacksonkellyfreak lolerskates
@name9287
5 жыл бұрын
Come on!! That twerking was 👍👍👍
@chrisjimenez603
4 жыл бұрын
That's straight up Cray Cray.
@mitchellbennett4606
6 жыл бұрын
Found your channel today in perfect time. My 86 Toyota pickup "blew a head gasket" a few days ago and because of your videos (and enough shade tree mechanic experience with my brother growing up) I decided to tackle the job myself. I got started and removed the intake and exhaust, set top dead center, pulled the valve cover off and gave myself a pat on the back as it has gotten dark. Tomorrow I will pull the head, check for warping and find a machine shop. I really can not thank you enough for your wonderfully detailed videos.
@jimmiemitchell9980
8 жыл бұрын
You're amazing ...this has helped a lot with my 87 mr2…keep up the good work!!!
@DodoCnR
8 жыл бұрын
What's the point of the angle tool if you already torqued the bolts to spec? Thanks
@schrodingersboxquantummeka2008
8 жыл бұрын
+DodoCnR new cars use TA instead of just torque. this is explained in multiple comments below.
@bono894
7 жыл бұрын
Wow that job looks like a pain in the ass. I need to let all that marinate a few days before I decide on if I want to attempt all of that
@SchrodingersBox
7 жыл бұрын
Its just spinning bolts. ANY car repair is just spinning bolts. There is no skill in spinning bolts. The skill is in diagnostics.
@bono894
7 жыл бұрын
Schrodingers Box what if when you took the head off a little bit of particals leaves and dirt might have fell in the holes on the block? Do you have to take that apart and clean all that out?
@SchrodingersBox
7 жыл бұрын
George Batton YES! If those are oil holes you will likely destroy your engine upon rebuild. Good common sense practices of cleanliness and decontamination should be obvious in this procedure.
@bono894
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry. Never did it before. It's actually a diesel mower. Took it apart stupidly before watching this video. There isn't a way to possibly siphon or vacuum it out without taking it apart?
@brandoncordoba
7 жыл бұрын
you can use a pneumatic brake bleeder to suck em out.
@dessertfox3263
6 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the clear explanations and the attention paid to the important details that assure good results
@lazmedina
6 жыл бұрын
Never plan on replacing a head gasket myself, yet I saw your videos end to end because they were so informative and interesting. You offer such great detailed explanations and rationales for doing what you do. Thanks for the vids!
@ob1Katoby1
10 жыл бұрын
Lose the straws. Cut the heads off 2 head bolts and cut a slot in the ends for easy removal. But a really good video as usual.
@vernonknapp7165
6 жыл бұрын
John Lloyd I actually have to use your technique to position my head correctly. I have a Jaguar 3.6 that is canted and I will need to use 4 of my old head bolts to guide my head perpendicular to my block.
@SpryDrums
4 жыл бұрын
John Lloyd per his style he wouldn’t use bolts, they could contaminate his threads, otherwise I’d say that would be another great solution, ill put it on my list
@muing5931
7 жыл бұрын
you should make a how to twerking video next
@SchrodingersBox
7 жыл бұрын
Miley Cyrus beat me too it.
@chronicle2052
7 жыл бұрын
Schrodingers Box do you live in cali
@SchrodingersBox
7 жыл бұрын
chronicle No I live in Denver. Either way Im surrounded by liberals but at least out here cost of living is only 40% higher than national average vs 150% higher
@averyalexander2303
7 жыл бұрын
Schrodingers Box So is being surrounded by liberals a good or bad thing and why?
@SchrodingersBox
7 жыл бұрын
Avery Alexander It would be a good thing. it lets me know what the irrational and illogical people who "follow their emotions" are up to.
@alexgreen121
9 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt, keep up the good work. I like the fact you actually explain all your procedures in detail, good work.
@johncollins165
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best DIY auto repair videos I have ever seen. Just excellent. Many thanks!
@AttackGirl
8 жыл бұрын
Your obviously not paid enough
@SchrodingersBox
8 жыл бұрын
+Margaret P. Clarke Seeing as how I do a lot of this for charity, I am more than compensated by making a difference for people.
@pharflo
4 жыл бұрын
It is very generous of you to provide us with your working knowledge and tips. I tried to read the Haynes manual, but got confused by their "jumping around" references to different sections. Your explanation is very clear and straightforward. Thank you!!!
@TheCodeJockey
8 жыл бұрын
I learned so much thanks to your explanation of why things are done the way you do them. Super valuable info. Thank you!
@HiRiSC300
5 жыл бұрын
Mahalo for this! I learned a lot and feel much more confident in tackling my own project. Blessings!
@randallring4193
8 жыл бұрын
Realizing there are tricks and tips for each engine and limited video time, there is one caution that perhaps could have been mentioned. If the replacement head surface is machined, the amount should be noted, because the locating dowel pins on the engine block may then bottom out inside the corresponding holes in the head, not allowing the head to fully seat on the head and gasket. This is the best and most detailed presentation and video for this R&R I’ve ever seen. Thank you!
@paulmax72
9 жыл бұрын
I'm going to watch again but this time I'm taking notes. I plan on using all his knowledge to the best of my ability. Thank you Schrodingers your a excellent teacher.
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
That's how I learned this stuff. Many notes. I still refer to them all the time in fact.
@ryanv7195
5 жыл бұрын
Awsome video, I'm getting ready to change lifters on a hemi for the first time and this video was very informative and will be very helpful on my project. Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video and showing how accurate you can be to do this right.
@damonedwards6724
8 жыл бұрын
Just like to thank you for all the information in laymans terms.....you make very interesting and easy to preform an engine head gasket change.....I work on Chinook helicopters as a contractor of the US Army and we torque major components such as transmissions, turbine engines, drive shafting and rotor heads and blades.....so to torque component is very major to us and I appreciated how you stress the importance in preparing the items you need to torque proper so you dont have to redo it......again thanks for making the videos......smiles
@wtkforward1
4 жыл бұрын
Thanxxxx Matt.... I'm in exactly the position and circumstances you described and made this diy video for. You have provided a go-to legacy for the diy guy's and girls for years to come. Thanks a thousand.
@myndexinc
9 жыл бұрын
Dude, I am so glad I found your you tube channel. You're a great teacher and mechanic, and I really appreciate how you present the material. After sifting through a sea of crap on the internet, your videos are a very refreshing oasis of education.
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, I am glad you found it too. There's plenty of videos to keep you busy here lol!
@kdecoste1
6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Keep up the great work. I used to be a diesel mechanic but my career changed 25 years ago. I still keep my motorized stuff in top shape and enjoy diagnosing problems. Your channel certainly helps.
@SchrodingersBox
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!!
@scottklees5640
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, this is a video I would rather not have needed to watch...but I'm 700 miles into my new head gasket and everything is still running quite well. Thanks for all the great tips!
@SchrodingersBox
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah you are home free. You'll notice most problem within the first 10 miles lol and definitely by 200 miles. Nice work!!! At this point the repair is certainly confirmed!!
@mphalo1804
9 жыл бұрын
Cheers for all your vids finally found someone i can trust to mentor me, your the best ive seen so far not only at explaining it all so clearly but you also do the job perfectly. keep up the good work.
@johnadams3152
7 жыл бұрын
Excellant video. I have done several head gasket jobs over the 40+ years of fixing cars but I always learn some little trick that makes the job do easier. I liked all the details that you went through on that head gasket job Very well done.
@luxorbill269
7 жыл бұрын
Best hour I ever spent watching KZitem videos. If you have a shop, I'm sending all my cars to you. Most conscientious mechanic ever. Great instructor. Thanks so much. Bill
@SchrodingersBox
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I am actually a DIY- I mostly just do this stuff for charity for the elderly, disabled and such.
@mapetpungmail
4 жыл бұрын
Instant subscribe! Awesome knowledge, awesome detailed explanations, awesome tip for torque wrench calibration check! And as a non native english speaker I very much appreciate that you are so well spoken, and talking with superbly clear voice.
@SchrodingersBox
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Yes I do hear from many people that my articulation helps them understand better when they aren't primarily English-Speaking. I always keep that in mind in my videos.
@johnanthonycantergiani9815
9 жыл бұрын
Matt, thanks for these videos. I always learn a lot and I benefit from you explaining things in a clear way, which I appreciate.
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
John Anthony Cantergiani Thanks for letting me know! This is the format that works best for the target audience I am after, so it will continue!
@Zion-jw3gm
6 жыл бұрын
I'm not even an engine guy and understood this. So so interesting the way you teach this. I like that you explain the reason WHY you take certain actions. You're the best. Also you explain TECHNIQUE very valuable detail like the grease on threads.
@RaulAdams
5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thank you so much for taking YOUR time in doing this. I will be doing this Job on my 99 Mustang GT next weekend and learned so much from you.
@kenmetalman
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, found it very informative. I've got to change the head gasket on a 4 litre Ford Falcon, never done one before but after watching your video I'm pretty confident. Thanks again.
@kurtsteinbeck3344
6 жыл бұрын
The best and easiest to understand.You are an excellent professor- instructor.
@LosBabyBoomers
8 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the thoughtfulness and detail of everything you do. Thsnks
@ortonomics
9 жыл бұрын
You're an excellent instructor, thank you for simplifying what I thought would be a much more difficult job. I've subscribed!
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing. Only about 2% of people in this hobby will appreciate what I do. Most people just want to see tools and bolts and parts like a saturday morning car show on TNN. But people like you who want to actually learn the theory of operation and how to do diagnostics will ultimately be the one people come to when they can't fix something the 5th time and they run out of ideas.
@jaridz
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video mate. I have a 250 crossflow in my '78 Ford Cortina with a leaking head gasket, cast iron head. I will be replacing the cast iron head with a worked alloy head for now until I get the cast iron head worked. As it's the first time I have had to replace a head gasket and head, I found your video very informative. Along with the Gregory's manual I have and your videos, I have a fair idea of what I need to do so I only have to do it once.
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
jaridz You should have no problem doing the job right with the techniques shown and the specs from the manual. I agree- you only want to do this once!!
@rico20091000
9 жыл бұрын
Thank You, finally there is someone that takes the time to explain in depth and takes the time to double check and triple check to do it right. I am 62 and have done this back in the 70's when to me mechanics were much simpler. You are there to help the person that cannot afford to pay someone to fix their vehicle. Thank You, I will be forced to fix my 2003 Chevy Silverado, 5300L 5.3L 323 CID Vin No. T Engine. Yes I believe I have the problematic Castech Heads whichwere cast or used on these engines from Canada, where my truck came from. I have a loud ticking, clacking noise coming from around the no 2 cylinder which truly sounds like lifter noise. However the noise does radiate down to the lower end also. I do have a coolant leak (somewhere) and have had for quite some time, about a quart every two weeks, but cannot seem to locate it, I did oil and filter changes regularly, way before the scheduled change. When the engine first started making noise I drained the oil so I could add seafoam while the engine was running and the noise quit, after about 24 miles I changed the oil, filter and got black gunk out the oil plug, . The noise quit for about3 months, however I changed the oil again during this 3 month period and the noise came back, no gunk in the oil, no milky color, and the noise will not go away even after 5 oil filter changes. However, I must say when first starting up the engine there is no noise until it warms up after 15 min. I do not have any gauges, that you have, but seeing how you did this in this video was very informative and even entertaining at times. I really enjoy the in depth and meticulous effort to diagnosing and pinpointing the problem. This really helps on not spending money on parts you do not need and to prevent a reoccurrence if you do it right. I 'am Retired and on a fixed income, so every penny means something, and with your videos on dissecting the problem, and why the problem started to begin with, and how to fix this without coming back surely gives me the boost I need to attempt this myself with the mental tools to do so. One positive is that I do have the time, Thanks So Much for your videos! Very grateful.
@wardharrison
7 жыл бұрын
semi-experience mechanic/do it yourselfer = thank you for such detailed and concise vids. you are a huge help!
@reinhardtrippmacher8776
5 жыл бұрын
Just wanna say thank you for all the information you are giving here. i am just going through a inline 6 toyota engine and screwed the first cylinder head gasket as i didnt change bolts and didnt mill the head. lesson learned!
@amylee7017
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, I'm going to help my boyfriend replace his burnt valve and cylinder head gasket, we bought 8 new cylinder head bolts, for $60, Australian dollars, thanks for such a good video.
@davewood1772
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. So informative, unlike so many of the uploaded video's here, by someone that knows what they are talking about and doing. Your everyday real life experience shows. Keep up the good work.
@heavymechanic2
5 жыл бұрын
I studied a little about bolt stretch for my intake job and learned that: during heat cycles under clamping pressure, the elastic rebound on the bolts lose their clamping ability, this is the reason to always replace head bolts or other fasteners recommended by service instructions. In my case, FelPro gaskets recommends new intake bolts to reduce gasket failure (Its a GM problem). Great information on this series and I hope you trashed the bad radiator.
@gordopeace
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! the do it right the first time approach and logic is a critical element in problem solving. you explain and justify the the additional expenses and work. this is an important dynamic in thinking that society could definately apply to much more than just automotive repair. thanks you
@natnaeltmariam4872
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice intuitive video. I agree with what the previous comment said about this guy. Very professional and a good example to us all. Well done sir.
@njstorozuk
8 жыл бұрын
You are a very articulate person and I appreciate every detail you explained. I believe that they were worth the time spent explaining! I may have to do this repair, depending on my situation, so I'm trying to get a "head" start. Thank you.
@SchrodingersBox
8 жыл бұрын
+njstorozuk Lol took me a second to get the pun! Nice!
@nicholascantrell896
8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos! I knew nothing about this issue and now I feel a lot more confident. Thanks
@KIFulgore
5 жыл бұрын
You have such an amazing mind for this. It all makes sense, but few would pay attention to all these details!
@SchrodingersBox
5 жыл бұрын
Correct you are. Most people want to just see a 3 minute video ands call themselves educated.
@siachen6680
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was very informative. I am too late for that one squeeky bolt you talked about. I did make sure the bolt holes were clean but I didnt use a thread chaser though. I had my doubts and concerns about the squeeky bolt, but you confirmed it. It started to squeeky around 35lbf while my final torque spec was 47lbf. I am yet to finish my head job and get the the engine fired up pretty soon....fingers crossec
@AJFresh69
9 жыл бұрын
New subscriber! The clear detailed explanation and info that I didn't see anywhere else is AWESOME
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
AJFresh That's all I do on this channel. Glad you found it!
@jeffreywilsonrubikscubeonb2428
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt…I'm commenting at about 4:18 into the vid and I love how you are stressing the importance of knowing if a bolt passes through a coolant passage or not. I know many DIY who have had to repeat a head job, water pump job, etc because of not knowing that sealer is required in these situations. Also, regardless of what school of thought one takes on the issue of reusing head bolts, I would like to add from a professional standpoint that I will forever and always USE NEW HEAD BOLTS!!! lol. I was working in a small family owned shop one time, doing a head gasket job on an asian model vehicle that is FAMOUS for its head gasket issues. I knew that I needed new bolts, but the local dealership for this car swore up and down that they never sell bolts for this model and that their techs always reuse the bolts..they convinced my boss at the time that I would be fine if I re-used the bolts. Against everything I know and believe, I allowed these idiots to overrule my better judgement and I put everything back together with the original bolts. During torquing, one bolt made a horrendous squeal noise and I could feel that it had failed somehow. I informed my boss, but he would not take my word on it, and made me complete the job. Once I was done, during my road test I lost oil pressure after about 10 minutes…and guess what? I was losing about one oz of oil per minute right next to that exact bolt hole…Obviously I had to do the job again and this time the threads had to be repaired, new bolts etc etc..Thank God I was at a straight time shop at the time, so I didn't lose any money. Had I been flat rate at the time I probably would have quit on the spot while dancing out the door singing "I told you so…" I knew this was going to happen, but the powers that be would not heed my warnings so in order to teach them all a damn lesson I went with it. The customer did not pay any more money, and was given a courtesy car so they were ok, and the only one that lost was my boss who paid me twice to do a job. The dealership even swallowed their pride and gave us a new gasket and NEW BOLTS free of charge. Every bit of advice that you have given so far in these 2 vids has been spot on, and your viewers will be the better for it, and for following your advice.
@HighestRank
9 жыл бұрын
I'll put Locktite on a bolt's threads and clean and fill the unthreaded shafts with any type of sealer in the world but I will never put any self-vulcanizing product on threads unless it specifically states that it's hypoxic, anaerobic, gasoline-proof, non-hardening, and non-hydraulic, which only one that I know of is.
@SGAOuTLaWz
4 жыл бұрын
Best headgasket video on KZitem. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
@joyfun4221
4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! I learned so much i had to take notes! really well presented and easy to understand. you saved me!
@INNO222
9 жыл бұрын
Great clip. I love your torque wrench calibrator ( I wish I thought of that). As a ex-Snap-on dealer, I think Lisle is one of the best values out there in the tool industry.
@Roadweaver
8 жыл бұрын
Nice to see checking torque wrench not many people do.... I use a common digital luggage scale gives easy calibration in my view.Not my idea cant remember who to credit with the idea.Please keep these going the detail is refreshing
@FFcossag
9 жыл бұрын
What an excellent video. You do a good job instilling confidence in newcomers, by being specific but practical.
@SchrodingersBox
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome comment FFcossag!
@TexasPLNR
10 жыл бұрын
I've done 6 cylinder heads as DIY projects and had a problem w/ my first job when I apparently missed head warpage. I agree w/ most of your tips and had one to add. When landing the cylinder head on the block w/ head gasket in position, I use two landing pads of wood on opposite ends of block to initially postion the cylinder head. I then lift head on one end and remove wood pads sequentially and land on dowels. My original concern and reason for using the pads was supporting they cylinder head weight while leaning into the engine bay. It would be easy to "bounce" the head on the gasket while searching for the dowels and permanently damage the gasket. This will still be a problem w/ the guide straws you suggested. Great video! Regards
@astrologando1858
5 ай бұрын
Man, I wish every mechanic (or person for that matter) would be as professional and thorough as you are. I'm learning a lot from your videos and subscribed to your paid channel, as a fellow scientist I like to understand why things happen and as much as I love to draw and turn bolts I'd like to do it with a purpose. Thanks for investing your time doing what you're doing, I wish you all the best!
@SchrodingersBox
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great comment!!
@nadmeldev
8 жыл бұрын
Love your calibration! and all the rest of information. Thank you.
@Mchenrygames
6 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos because I like to learn and I like your scientifical approach to solving problems
@SchrodingersBox
6 жыл бұрын
Perfect target audience! That's exactly who I make these videos for.
@packrcch
6 жыл бұрын
two great videos. i could do this. ten years ago, i made the same mistakes that you mentioned in part 1. i overheated my engine and developed a "coolant in oil problem". i just replaced the head gasket and [as you predicted] the problem was still there. i didn't consider that the head might be warped. i just wasn't as mechanically experienced back then. my "baby" has been sitting in storage [indoors] for ten years because i have been thinking that i needed another motor when it may only be a warped cylinder head. wow... it's possible that there is block damage as you said, but it's worth it to have the cylinder head checked. i guess the upside is that my car [85' celica gts] is now a classic in great shape because i didn't drive it for 10 years. thank you Matt.
@themessenger5868
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff...thanks for sharing your knowledge, very informative and well presented.
@CodeGeassIAMROCK
9 жыл бұрын
Working on my Toyota Starlet KP61 project on my own has been kind of hard...and with a budget even more.....thanks for showing how this is done!!
@AA-hj3dt
8 жыл бұрын
You're the man thanks for the knowledge you put on here on you tube, I watched first part of the video and second part. I must say, you have shined a light on every aspects of changing head gasket. Very clear and detailed. Especially markings on unmarked head gaskets,etc. Thank you for giving me the knowledge to know the difference from harry the home owner mechanic and shade tree mechanic Thank you!!!!! "Today I watched your video and thought, tomorrow I'm going to fix the world" .lol Great JOB.
@SchrodingersBox
8 жыл бұрын
A A Lol go get em. I have done dozens of head gaskets this way and without question- diagnosis of the original cause and surface measurement and preparation are the two most (equally) important factors in making sure you don't do it again. Actually about 80% of the time I have done a head gasket, it was already replaced by someone else just months before. Follow these guidelines and you won't go wrong.
@grahamadams8275
Жыл бұрын
Excellant teacher, very good photography. Thank you.
@ESPPsycho
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos, they are awesome. My motorcycle service manual calls for measurement of length on the crankcase bolts (block splits in half), conn rod bolts, and clearly specifies to replace if out of defined range. It has no mention of replacing cylinder head bolts. The manual is very thorough, and not sparing when it comes to calling out replacement parts. So my conclusion is since there was no warp, I am safe to reuse cylinder head bolts.
@GRowe1978
9 жыл бұрын
Flylikechris I have rebuilt a good number of motorcycle engines and I have reused the bolts on most of them. I always check the length to be sure none are stretched. If any are stretched, then certainly replace them. In a motorcycle, usually, the torque settings are lower than in cars. I suppose you could replace them all, especially if the motorcycle is your primary transportation and you want to be sure you've done all you can to make it reliable. On most of my two stroke bikes, when I take the heads off, I reuse the bolts and head gaskets. That is, if they're copper gaskets. I just anneal them and give them a light coating of copper-coat gasket sealer. I have NEVER had one leak after doing this. I only replace them if they look bent, dented or otherwise damaged. Or if I buy a gasket kit that comes with a new one, of course.
@spelunkerd
10 жыл бұрын
You make a good point about treating all bolts the same if you have to use sealer on one. The other thing I've often wondered about is whether a torque wrench calibration varies with temperature. I'll have to try your calibration trick, ha ha. It seems likely that cold temp would lead to higher torque needed to click because of cold induced metal stiffness. But, ultimately it's all about evenness and consistency. I loved your idea of marking bolts to be sure that each got the same angle turn. It's easy to lose track when you are trying to do a star pattern on multiple bolts. The part number was Lisle 28100 torque angle meter.
@kaameekaameekaameekaamee5697
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt you are a good teacher. Your illustrations and directions are quite different from what we practice here in Nigeria. Thanks.
@SchrodingersBox
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks- I have quite a few viewers from Nigeria and they tell me the same. Send me a PM with your email address and I'll qualify you for free access to my pay channel!!
@luis040872
9 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed a lot of your videos I think they are very entertaining interesting and educational better than any Haynes book you brake it down to the molecular level very informative keep up the good work and thank you for time and effort on them I hope you make many more thanks again
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