It’s a Honda! Replace the head gasket and run it another 200k
@jackmyers6040
10 ай бұрын
Back in the 80's early 90's i would do a head gasket and drive it another 200 don't have much knowledge on the newer ones think the durability has slacked off some ! Reason being i drove a 86 Accord! My farther bought it as a work car with 63k gave it to me with 186k i drove it untill it had 286k gave it to brother it only need a rack pinion ! The whole time it always used a half a quart of oil every oil change never more never less !
@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259
10 ай бұрын
Many of today's engines have thin/low tension rings and already burn way too much oil. Might be worthy if it wasn't slurping oil.
@OregonDonor87888
10 ай бұрын
No.. because of the head gasket is to the point it doesn’t start the engine was ran with water in the oil. They can deck the block/head and rebuild it but without doing the bottom end that will shoot a rod out thru the girdle and side of the block..
@FiloYappins
10 ай бұрын
@@OregonDonor87888you saw the washed out bearings?
@dirtpeople3101
10 ай бұрын
@@FiloYappins I didn’t, if they were bad then I’m definitely wrong
@dundalkmacgyver800
7 ай бұрын
I think you should offer both options, and explain the pros and cons of each. Let the customer make an informed decision.
@ferdelance6801
6 ай бұрын
Very good answer
@HossHunsaker
6 ай бұрын
Totally agree 👍🏻
@anthonygorham5299
6 ай бұрын
The only correct answer. Good for you.
@louskunt9798
6 ай бұрын
Yup!
@Xilent-sd6zr
6 ай бұрын
This is the way
@davidscott5420
Ай бұрын
Need more info. 1) Have the oil changes been done and what quality of oil has been used? 2) Has the crank been sitting & running in chocolate milk shake for a while? 3) Does inside the valve cover have that burnt smell? Mileage is a consideration, but if the customer has taken care of this vehicle, you should be able to get away with a head gasket and resurface.
@russbell6418
Ай бұрын
Best answer! Also consider opening up the oil filter.
@0num4
21 күн бұрын
This is the right answer, considered with additional info and nuance!
@joshuacress5174
14 күн бұрын
YOU HAVE TO OFFER BOTH! But I'd recommend replacement, almost always.
@Cheo.M
8 ай бұрын
I'm a big believer in informed consumers. I'd talk to them about both options and give them the pros and cons of both.
@Usernamehear
8 ай бұрын
That’s all good but some people don’t understand any of this and just think you are trying to rip them off😂
@Cheo.M
8 ай бұрын
@Usernamehear yea I've had that happen to. I've just tried to explain to them the difference in cost, and let them decide which they prefer.
@71sc502
8 ай бұрын
Good man
@Chickentenddies
8 ай бұрын
@@Cheo.M If only every mechanic was like you
@kentworch
8 ай бұрын
I'd agree, but I would talk to them about potential wear and maybe running some tests to see what kinda shape the rest of the motor is in. There are a lot of factors involved in something like that and it's better to know if it's worth fixing instead of getting a new engine. If it overheated, a new head gasket isn't gonna last very long if the head got warped.
@user-hi4pn3we7b
8 ай бұрын
Dude I'm a mechanic and I'd love to work for this guy. I love his videos and his attitude. I bet he is a great boss
@darrellfannin7777
8 ай бұрын
Yup he doesn't waist time & finds great solutions to technical problems. I don't know how many times I've done a HD gasket when it should've gotten an engine no new timing belt no new wp ,head didn't go to machine shop it's ridiculous I said to bosses that it's not our problem whether or not they can afford the work it's like that's what it's going to cost they either have it or they don't. Smaller jobs im ok with a break but when you tear a head off there shouldn't be much of a discounted price
@daveyjoseph6058
8 ай бұрын
I'm not even a mechanic and I'd love to work for this guy
@jake3247
8 ай бұрын
Ya same
@schfiftyfive9680
7 ай бұрын
Other than that video he made making fun of his own employee
@andybaldman
7 ай бұрын
Be your own boss. Why make someone else rich?
@HalferLandPerformance
10 күн бұрын
Always both. But heavily suggest a full rebuild. He will make out better in the long run but sometimes the customers budget just ain't there
@neosupreme7971
20 күн бұрын
Spending the money on maintenance is WAY better than paying these ridiculous car payments.
@garrettredden2189
4 ай бұрын
I’m a rookie mobile mechanic and I’ve learned more from this guy within 3 reels than I have anywhere else online
@beefnacos6258
3 ай бұрын
He's straight forward with no bs
@christytrogdon4038
3 ай бұрын
99th like an this is by far a underrated comment.
@TheMrjetdoc35
Ай бұрын
@@beefnacos6258 yup no BS like putting a glove on a radiator.
@moody2924
Ай бұрын
Engine,,,,,l
@TheGreatDain
11 ай бұрын
You educate them on what you see, let them decide what they can afford. The rest is on them.
@bigk3381
11 ай бұрын
I like your think'n. They may be looking to trade it in sell it or get rid of it soon so kind of a lot of money would be worthless
@tombragalone7250
10 ай бұрын
Exactly, best advice!
@allanday8898
10 ай бұрын
That is the most definite answer I could not of said it better
@customjrod
10 ай бұрын
100%
@alexrojas2121
10 ай бұрын
My friend owns a shop he will tell the customers the options and let them decide
@TerrenceThomas
12 күн бұрын
If the head gasket is blown, I think the block and heads will to be resurfaced. There is a high likelihood that the car was being driven for prolong periods of time under high temperatures because head gaskets just don’t spontaneously blow, which means that the likelihood of the block being compromised is very high. I am rebuilding a Honda J35 and my head gasket DID NOT blow and I still chose to do a total 180,000 miles but the valve cover gaskets were worn so it was leaking oil for quite some time. Luckily when I stripped it down, everything looked decent. There were no ridges in the cylinders, but I’m still going to rebuild this thing from the ground up. But I guess the question would be how long does that customer plan on keeping the car.
@schemeteam2954
Ай бұрын
I have 2000 Infiniti G20 and have 210,000+ miles on it and the engine is still strong. Of course I do alot of maintenance on it myself. Fluid changes, brake changes, and others. If u don't neglect the car, it'll run forever and also don't overwork ur engine.
@dinneryeti
6 ай бұрын
An honest mechanic keeps his customers. Give both options.
@retiredbutnotdead9929
6 ай бұрын
3rd option…junk the 200+K car.
@Earthmandolin
5 ай бұрын
Sell them another car
@evdawg7757
5 ай бұрын
I do exactly this for my customers. With typed estimates of each option
@arthurwomack941
5 ай бұрын
Give both options but lean towards the ladder.... It will cover you big time.
@Earthmandolin
5 ай бұрын
Or sell them a ladder I guess
@Cowslappa
8 ай бұрын
That's a K24a1 engine, drop a new gasket in it and call it a good day. They are low horsepower, long lasting engines.
@Legend-lc9bv
8 ай бұрын
180 is good horsepower 😊
@jlo7770
8 ай бұрын
Well they can just replace the head gasket and tell them they pulled the motor and the customer won't know the difference since it'll run for another 200k miles as long as they didn't crack the block... 100% head gasket.. this is why mechanics are the worst type of doctors out there, they're the biggest scammers on planet earth
@aperson4713
8 ай бұрын
@@jlo7770bro if your engine needed only a head gasket, I would tell you. However sometimes we have to tear down an engine which isn't free, so we can figure out if it needs a head gasket or an engine. And if it needs an engine, I would show you what's damaged about it and why it needs a new engine. Not all mechanics are bad. Please stop giving all of us a bad name when some of us are good. It hurts the good mechanics.
@jlo7770
8 ай бұрын
@@aperson4713 you're right not all of you are bad but per capita... theres more shady mechanics than good ones. I'm considering taking a truck 700 miles to have a shop work on it vs risking local scum bags touching it. But let's be real here. If you're at the head gasket you got the motor tore down half way. You can see a lot of it to see if the block is cracked or not. I don't understand why in a million years this scum bag is saying should we offer them the 500$ fix or the 5000$ fix? It's a 4 cyl Asian made motor. It's at half life its like those vw tdi motors or most every other diesel. It's just disingenuous. What a decent mech, should say is... "we think it's a head gasket but we're really not sure, we'll have to pull the head and see, the block could have cracked you could have bent a rod if a ton of coolant went in the cylinder, we don't know till we start pulling stuff apart" this guy is saying the same shit and than saying "or we could just not bother looking at your motor at all and we can just replace the whole motor"
@CountryKyle007
8 ай бұрын
@@Legend-lc9bvyou must be from another country if you think that
@markmillerstowing
Ай бұрын
Engine overhaul is the best way for miles of service in my opinion.
@dukedixon3192
10 күн бұрын
I’ve got a 2UZ fe. The easiest motor I’ve ever had to work on. I just turned 201,069 miles in she runs smooth as butter.
idk what you mean lmao. engines aint the problem its the transmission. i have a dodge thats been through 6 trannys and the engines at 580k miles. my 2010 sxt is at 340k miles og trans and engine. though as you could guess theyre rusted to hell
@danfalk8758
5 ай бұрын
@@vexisjade7.3 is International
@coldlogic800
5 ай бұрын
@flameonhood most lineups include good and bad engines. As a tech that started in the industry I can say that the Chrysler conglomerate has made some terrible engines in the last two decades. Remember they don't make Cummins. . .
@dustingiberson5749
5 ай бұрын
@@flameonhoodI got a 07 ram in mint condition lots of goodys and no rust 110,000 miles, my work truck is a 2016 ram 2500 gasser with 300,000 miles no rust all original no goodys. Dodge is much better than it was in 80s n 90s
@dustingiberson5749
5 ай бұрын
Dodge neon srt4- head gasket 07 ram 1500 - mint Honda accord- $150 scrap yard rust statue
@southernstreamer1092
8 ай бұрын
Being a mechanic myself and seeing this first hand, I would say it depends on how the bottom end is. If it’s running good with no issues, no knocking or metallic in the oil, AND if there isn’t any coolant in the oil (exhaust side blown) then replace the head gasket, service the head and let it go. However, if there is coolant in the oil, I would recommend a bottom end overhaul (rods and mains at minimum) or talk about an engine replacement.
@jonathangibson69
8 ай бұрын
Yes
@liamferguson7
8 ай бұрын
Why not just check condition of the bottom end rather then just replacing everything?
@liamferguson7
8 ай бұрын
@quentinnash7194 take the oil pan off and take each main bearing cap off one by one checking the clearance. Same with the big end bearings. If they are within tolerance put the pan back on and your done. Havent had to remove the engine or gearbox which has saved time in labour.
@dumbway_hunter3276
7 ай бұрын
I agree with that!
@toddnelson6907
7 ай бұрын
isn't there a way to send a sample of the oil in for testing? when I was in the military they had us send off an oil sample to be tested. i don't know much about it, but I think it was to analyze how much very fine metal particles were in it.
@KammeO
2 ай бұрын
I've been driving a 2004 SATURN ION since 2003. ❤2.2 Chevy Cobalt Motor. Car is recently at 388500 miles. Last year the top gasket was starting to leak ... Replaced the gaskets, timing chain, hoses, thermostat. Runs good with COLD AC. 👍 I think it's a question of price.
@kaleidoscope8743
11 күн бұрын
A head gasket and valve cover gasket are two different things.
@FrankJoe324
22 күн бұрын
Talk about both and let them make a decision. Being an older Honda, they can go up too 500,000 miles. Check compression Check cylinders with head off Check valves Then they can make a more accurate decision
@douglasdailey5998
9 ай бұрын
Replace the head gaskets. I had a blown head gasket and the shop said that i needed a new motor. I replaced the head gaskets, timing chain and oil pump. Now i have 488,000 miles on that same motor. Same rings pistons same valves and it runs great. 1976 Dodge D100 5.2L or 318.
@donaldellitsgaard5194
9 ай бұрын
It's a 318 there pretty hard to kill .
@DB-ik7mq
9 ай бұрын
@donaldellitsgaard5194 yeah I agree don't use bulletproof engines as examples, 😂
@GunsarereallyAWESOME
9 ай бұрын
It’s a Honda motor in the video lol
@alfonsoaguayo9946
9 ай бұрын
Them 318 are generally more reliable than the hemi
@MicahS70T5M
9 ай бұрын
@@donaldellitsgaard5194and the engine in the video is a Honda J series, which is probably more durable than anything from the seventies
@joebarber4030
7 ай бұрын
I was in this same situation the cost for pulling my engine to replaced head gaskets and checking my heads for cracks was close to the cost of a new factory replacement engine. Labor is a killer!
@georgemose3067
7 ай бұрын
Just get one from junkyard for 600 and you ready to go.
@Ryarios
7 ай бұрын
I can’t vouch for today, but I was a Honda mechanic back in the early 80’s. The guys that did this sort of thing there, never removed the engine from the car. But they had everything they needed to get to all the bolts, brackets and such, and support the engine block. Still it saved a lot of time.
@LGSyrus
7 ай бұрын
The engine replacement too have labor cost.
@XB10001
7 ай бұрын
@@georgemose3067and you don't know what you are getting.
@shmellyhandsprod
7 ай бұрын
True now the question is did you eat the core n keep the original to rebuild it for the spare turbo build 😂😂😂❤
@peterjean5761
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to show the world with your great personality and honesty.
@bnast6849
3 ай бұрын
Blown head gasket often deems the car irreparable because of the greed of the mechanics. All they need to do most of the times is take of the head, resurface it(step they often skip but charge you anyway), put new gasket and put back the head. It takes some work hours but you shouldn't sell your kidney for that. Plus, the aftermarket gaskets can often be of a much better quality then the original ones and last much longer.
@BlainesGarage
26 күн бұрын
You need to find a real mechanic.
@BlainesGarage
26 күн бұрын
A lot of the modern dohc heads can’t be resurfaced as it can throw off cam timing.
@stilllearning1160
22 күн бұрын
I am one nof those self employed mechanics that has never short changed a job nor charged for work not done etc.
@cryharder1877
20 күн бұрын
@@stilllearning1160 keep being yourself. People like you are like diamonds in a coal mine, Godspeed brother.
@chuckgray7749
8 ай бұрын
the best policy is honesty give all the information and educate them .
@buckieharrison7176
7 ай бұрын
Do a compression test and see what the non hurt cylinders hold. If they all leak down go with a new engine but if hold good compression it might be worth taking a chance on a head gasket.
@johnreed2272
6 ай бұрын
I would listen for knocks too, depending on what kind of gauge you use (some keep the needle at the highest reading until reset for solo testing) you can get a false sense of average compression with a gauge that freezes the highest reading. Something like early piston slap or rod knock could be missed if you aren't looking for it. Lifter tick, Rod knock and (early) Piston slap are knocking sounds misable with a compression test. Of course it's important to rule out detonation, but in my experience detonation isn't all too consistent in most cases. It goes away with proper operating temperatures, but that's not something I'm as well versed in to be fair.
@alexdemuseeiii5590
8 сағат бұрын
I was faced with that situation recently. While cleaning out my dad's apartment after finding him dead, the head gasket on his van blew and I was F"d. I got it towed, did opt for gasket replacement only because it was (his), and so far, so good. It ain't over 'til it's over. For me, it was the "trust" in the mechanic and he's also local.
@robocop728
3 ай бұрын
Offer both options and explain the pros and cons. If I was trying to save money I would go with the head gasket replacement. And pray nothing else was damaged
@mikebougher3731
11 ай бұрын
You give an estimate for both is what I would do
@JakeStewart1343
11 ай бұрын
Transperancy is hard in the auto industry. His question derived based on what news would benefit the shop most. Offering both options would benefit the customer most. 🤷♂️
@BleedingWhiteKnuckles
10 ай бұрын
Same
@kelsycunningham8452
10 ай бұрын
An honest recommendation customer, she'll never last. You start replacing engines/transmissions it's a fool's game.
@kenlee7620
10 ай бұрын
@@kelsycunningham8452that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Yeah just replace it with a new car since they are so cheap nowadays. 5k or $60k…. Tough call.
@travisjernigan8529
9 ай бұрын
@@kelsycunningham8452I've driven 30K so far on a salvage engine and rebuilt transmission. I spent about$3000, which was a lot more affordable than a new truck. But my truck is 25 years old.
@Zach-td5mb
4 ай бұрын
Worked in a Honda shop for 6 years before I got my engineering degree. You have to boil the shit out of a K series to get it to blow a head gasket. The D and Bs sometimes did it on their own, but I’ve never seen one go bad on a K that wasn’t a result of the owner.
@Zach-td5mb
16 күн бұрын
@@remarkablehairdo3110 yup. You can do a D or a B head gasket in 4 hours. The few bad head gaskets on a K I did see, we ended up just putting a motor in it for cheaper than doing the head gasket unless it was a low mileage car. I don’t think these had as much clamping force on the head gasket like the higher revving versions, but my money would still be on a manufacturer defect or the owner overheated the motor to oblivion but was too embarrassed to mention it. Seen a few of those cases. Worse one was a guy who lived about an hour away. The oil light came on in his accord, so rather than check it he chose to drive an hour to the shop. Didn’t even have 1/4 of a quart in it. Dumping the oil filter looked like I was pouring out anti seize.
@user-ob6tn1xj1k
3 ай бұрын
If The cars chassis is good for another 200000 miles - Sell them the engine - Either way I KNOW that YOU will help them make the right decision - 💯 RESPECT
@Rudy97
21 күн бұрын
take the head off, if pistons and bores look good just replace the gasket.
@TheWopper78
6 күн бұрын
Head gasket!!! That motor RULES
@kylebales5329
4 ай бұрын
Honda Tech for the last 25 years. Put a head gasket on it and it will run fine with one caveat. Will have an oil consumption issue guaranteed. The cooling fans are a common failure on that vehicle and has most likely been overheated. Blown head gaskets are not common on the K24 without an overheating condition. It's motor time or junk yard time.
@justins1917
4 ай бұрын
Whats a headgasket cost to replace on this car
@kylebales5329
4 ай бұрын
@justins1917 depends where you have it done, what parts are used, and what else is found at tear down
@cameroncook975
4 ай бұрын
@justins1917 id say you're typically doing new timing components while you're there too. Maybe motor mounts, water pump. Wouldn't make sense to only do a bare minimum job. So you're looking at like 3-5k but I'd rather have all that with some arp hardware and I'd improbable have to do something with the heads while they're off..
@lukek1949
4 ай бұрын
Kyle, I think this is the correct answer. Because of Honda’s high reliability, sometimes maintenance is spotty at best. I doubt this vehicle was wondrously maintained. I think Dave will have to simply describe in detail to the customer what needs to be done. If the body is rusty, then the car is scrap.
@kylebales5329
4 ай бұрын
@lukek1949 The cost of repairing a vehicle that old generally does not make sense for someone who has to pay to have it done. Vehicles like that usually end up being mechanic specials if the bodies are okay.
@richard1835
10 ай бұрын
If the engine was well maintained and has not been damaged by overheating than the head gasket job should suffice. Of course the head will need to be inspected for cracks and warpage. It would also be a good time to clean up the valves and valve seats and check clearances. The engine may get another 200,000 miles on it. Great videos. Love this KZitem channel.
@davidrosenau3136
9 ай бұрын
So time, parts, engine machining ? Just get new or rebuilt Vtech.
@richard1835
9 ай бұрын
Do the head gaskets and hope for the best. @@davidrosenau3136
@kinslayergaming3159
9 ай бұрын
@davidrosenau3136 where I live, a new engine isn't always possible due to VIN inspections by the police stolen vehicles division. This engine has two VIN plates ( on the head and block and the transmission also has one ) and if the don't match the engine is reported as stolen. The vehicle then gets confiscated and in the worse case crushed
@kswiss3978
9 ай бұрын
Better to change the head gasket...With another motor you run up your risk factor. You never know how the next engine was maintained.
@LeeMcCotter
9 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@ferodfriend792
18 күн бұрын
200,000 miles! The options you must to offer to your customer, in my opinion, are: Get another engine or sell the car. We don’t know if later on the car is going to have pistons problems too. Forget about the head gasket.
@iansawyer3173
3 күн бұрын
Engine replacement as the primary recommendation for a guaranteed repair. If they are on a budget, offer them the option of a head gasket.
@sergioduenas1533
9 ай бұрын
I always ask how long they plan on keeping the car then go from there. Great work!
@jameznm
9 ай бұрын
Agreed bud.
@minimalisticmime5459
9 ай бұрын
Also how bad of condition is the engine sometimes they just need the new gasket and they can run for alot longer
@gaminyahredytbestvideos6241
9 ай бұрын
I would want to know about both, cost and expectation from repair. Maybe can only afford head gasket but can start saving for the engine.
@robertwest3093
9 ай бұрын
This sounds like the best way of going about it.
@deontaywallaceescalade
9 ай бұрын
After new head gasket,a compression test to see Whats going on, then new belts, a twin turbo, a 200 hp nitrous kit, a huge wing and you are good to go.
@tnwhiskey68
6 ай бұрын
Depends on the price comparison! If were talking $800 vs $4,000, go cheaper. If it's $1,500 vs $2,000, take the higher option.
@workingcountry1776
6 ай бұрын
Honda 4 cylinder w/ no turbo. Just fix whats wrong and do timing kit ez job too so labor shouldn't bee that bad. I know ez honda techs that do that in a matter of an afternoon after work.
@jamesroberts1655
6 ай бұрын
Full overhaul
@itsthedude6155
6 ай бұрын
I bought a Ecoboost boost mustang that had a blown head gasket. Warranty tried to only do the gasket but the bottom end turned out to be shot. Shop tried to tell warranty company but they opted to do just the head gaske, they ended up having to do the whole engine and had to pay the shop for both jobs!
@technomage6736
6 ай бұрын
Agreed on that point 👌
@D4nkrupt
6 ай бұрын
Head gasket on that engine should cost 100 max in parts and 100 max in labour. For a good shop that will get good discounts on parts and a good tool kit, 50 in parts and 50 in labour, any more and you are getting ripped off!!
@brianw8411
2 сағат бұрын
Antifreeze could cause washout in the cylinders. A proper rebuild is in order. Ultimately it is what the customer can afford
@registrationhater
4 ай бұрын
Depends. Does it smoke when it starts, accelerates or decelerates? Blow by? Compression test on the remaining cylinders? If it's still mechanically sound, change the head gasket. If not, sell them a motor
@Floridaman8783
10 ай бұрын
As a fellow trade biz owner, this west we do Ava how I train my techs. 1) Educate the customer on the diagnosis & what the findings were. 2) Present the options - in their case head gasket or rebuild. * answer any and all questions they may have 3) Let them decide what is best for them/their budget etc. We don’t do the hard sales shit. Educate. Present options. Let them decide. It’s their money.
@rapdaddy2642
9 ай бұрын
Well put
@philipshane768
9 ай бұрын
Start with English lessons.
@alexanderk6888
7 ай бұрын
Lay out both options, but that's a 2nd gen CRV so the engine is a k20 or k24. One of the best ever made if maintenance was fairly regular.
@erikarobinson1055
6 ай бұрын
This!
@zachduncan6421
6 ай бұрын
K24 hence the 2.4
@BLACKMONGOOSE13
6 ай бұрын
Somebody knows their stuff.
@bassclass5998
6 ай бұрын
Then tell her to slap a big ole snail on, tune it, and get out there and take some mustangs for a walk lol.
@markordorica6940
4 ай бұрын
It depends, you have to check check it.
@swat1229
2 ай бұрын
Offer both. Start with we think the ideal solution is replacing the engine with a rebuilt one given the age and major failure. Then offer the head gasket if they dont want to spend that sort of money on the vehicle or cant afford it. If they cant afford that, the parts store has nice additives.
@KantusKid
6 ай бұрын
Take off the head and assess the damage. If it overheated and warped, replace the motor. If engine was maintained and in good repair, swap the gasket.
@larrycjost9388
2 күн бұрын
The only problem with this approach is you spend money to figure out what is wrong then decide for rebuild or junkyard.
@danielsharon524
10 ай бұрын
Depends how well that engine has been maintained.
@alexjackson936
9 ай бұрын
That engine bay is pretty clean looking, I would imagine they took care of the engine as well. Looks can be deceiving though.
@rockymountainway21
9 ай бұрын
And when this headgasket leak was discovered! If they have been slowly compensating for this loss in cooling and power, who knows where the problems could arise in the future. Sure, maybe a new headgasket job could get this car another 100k. But if they want it to do 300k then maybe rebuild it.
@phuckurpheelings3979
9 ай бұрын
Depends on how long they've been running it making milkshakes.
@mr2_mike
9 ай бұрын
Depends on how rusty the body is.
@notreallyhere67
12 күн бұрын
In my experience, it depends on the make & model of the car and what caused the head gasket to blow. If it's just the age of the gasket, then a head gasket replacement might be fine. If it's customer neglect that caused the head gasket to blow, then there might be other issues waiting in the wings...
@3Hose
2 ай бұрын
Depends on the car. If it's a dodge, replace the radiator cap. Directions: Remove radiator cap, remove car from under radiator cap, place new car under radiator cap, replace radiator cap. If it's honda or toyota, super glue the gasket and test drive it for 200,000 miles
@kylestanfill5163
8 ай бұрын
Depends on the damage. Most of the time you can just replace the gasket but you never know till you tear it down
@joehutchcraft1675
8 ай бұрын
Exactly, you could have very well worn down camshaft bearings, or a really messed up piston oil retaining ring in a cylinder... you never know. Tell them everything, then decide where to go from there.
@chevyhs
10 ай бұрын
Recommend both. Lay out the pros and cons and cost and let the customer decide. It’s there money, use it when you need it!!!!
@MyCatInABox
10 ай бұрын
Lmao
@CoreyBrisson
10 ай бұрын
J G Wentworth. 877 cash now, Dammit. 🤦♂️
@chevyhs
10 ай бұрын
@@CoreyBrisson yes!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahabahahaha!!
@MWilk098
9 ай бұрын
Their* money
@chevyhs
9 ай бұрын
@@MWilk098 thanks
@JesusTorres-qr1gz
11 күн бұрын
Gentleman.your mechanical expertise is outstanding, impecable, impressive and overwhelming, at my 72 years of age, been there done , asa much as you , but now I just watch, learn and from time to time get my hands greased up, congratulations, blessings to you and your love ones, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.
@JasonHughes-ey1su
2 күн бұрын
A rebuild will cost more, but it will give you thousands of more miles from the car. It’s the most economical solution in the long run.
@263sparky3
8 ай бұрын
As a 25 year electrician and an amateur mechanic this guys shop would be awesome to work at
@michellariviere4911
10 ай бұрын
You have 3 options : 1 - replace the head gasket 2 - swap the engine 3 - have the engine rebuilt at the shop It all dépends on your budget
@cutchdoggw1776
9 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly! A twenty something with a new family may only be able to afford the bandaid but will spring for the next more expensive option OR say scrap it the body is rusted out and we will figure out. Been in that position before.
@Eduardo_Espinoza
9 ай бұрын
Test compression on a good cylinder, for answer, hopefully there's a cold reference reading.
@user-fl1jv9cv7z
9 ай бұрын
Compression test with a blown head gasket? I mean, maybe but in the thought of head gasket or new engine I'd say the information is useless. It's getting opened up anyways so go from there
@Bobbert-rk1vn
9 ай бұрын
That's what I want to hear. I appreciate that.
@artemixonline
9 ай бұрын
Full engine repair is what i propose to my customers.
@eliarthur7088
2 ай бұрын
I’m not in the automotive repair business, but as a consumer, I would not replace the engine. Unless the transmission has been replaced; it has 200k on it also. Replace the head gasket? Maybe depending on cost. I’m guessing the rough cost of an engine with labor is in the 4-7k range. Head gasket is probably around 2-3k. If it were me, I’d cut losses and use that $$ for a down payment on a newer vehicle.
@JetFire9
8 ай бұрын
Correct answer is pull the head to check for flatness and examine the piston walls. Ask about any smoking or engine noises. If they look good, do the head gasket. If it needs more than a head gasket, do the engine.
@BeagleBob-zw7wg
6 ай бұрын
A compression test and oil pressure would be helpful to determine the condition of the bottom end
@allencrow7312
6 ай бұрын
Problem with a compression test is it has a blown head gasket
@williamblanks8500
6 ай бұрын
Can’t do either properly until u fix the head gasket
@Tsunseyu
6 ай бұрын
Can a visual inspection of the cross hatching at least visually determine if it just needs the gasket or overhaul? I know it’s not precise, but you can generally get an idea of where in tear, more or less that way.
@williamblanks8500
6 ай бұрын
@@Tsunseyu most shops dont want to take the time to pull out torque wrenches and spec sheets.. Its easier and cheaper for them to swap a motor.. To me the fun is in the build.. ive done multiple head gasket jobs over the years.. if the gasket is a felt gasket, you are more than likely ok.. if its a Multi Layer steel gasket then send the head to the machince shop to get it inspected or at the least check it with a mechanics straight edge and a feeler guage.. The felt will blow out and cause compression loss.. a MLS gasket will warp heads,and cause cracks, etc.. I only use Fel-Pro head gaskets.. and always replace head bolts..
@michaelvanpelt1765
6 ай бұрын
Depends on wear on engine..burns oil or not. Good compression or not.. Do the head gasket.. Change oil Flush cooling system Drive it...
@timkopp2204
19 күн бұрын
Both. Along with a warning that the head gaskets job may not be the end of the problem.
@kchunter7389
2 ай бұрын
Trade it in and get a different vehicle. I had just bought a CRV with only 130,000 miles on it & a few thousand miles later, it had the same problem. I took it to a place called Corely's Garage in Covington, GA. They charged me $3,000 to put in another engine. They just shoved/threw that engine in and broke EVERYTHING (the radiator, the entire AC system, the water pump etc, etc). They even used the old hoses & kinked them up. They just ripped off the grill & undercarriage & zip tied them back on. The newer engine has the same problem, but worse. I can't drive more than 12 miles, without the car losing 8 ozs of fluid from a new radiator. Ricky Corley charged me $3,000 to destroy my car. I brought it back in, he refuses to even look at it, says there's no warranty & told me never to come back to his shop.
@insane671
Ай бұрын
Your story is really unfortunate, but really no reason to get rid of the vehicle in the case of this video. Given that it's a Honda I say suggest the head gasket, offer the engine option. I've got 2 Hondas with 450,000 miles between the two of them, and I wouldn't dream of replacing the engine unless it was dead, and I definitely wouldn't consider selling it because somebody else had a bad experience with a shop and not the car itself.
@gregorylyon1004
Ай бұрын
Remember something. Honda is not what it used to be. They build junk as well. 130K miles should not require a head gasket on a Honda.
@thomascooper438
10 ай бұрын
I have owned a couple of Hondas and they are pretty darn tough. I done a head gasket replacement on 2.2 vtec with just over 200,000 without doing anything with the bottom end. I put another 100,000 on it and it still ran great with no issues. I may have just been lucky, but it was always reliable.
@brarautorepairs
10 ай бұрын
The K series engines are different than the H22. Due to the VTC system on the K series, you aren't supposed to resurface the head. If the head or block is not flat, you have to replace the head or block. The open deck design also means they will crack, damage the piston skirts and cylinder walls once overheated. It is easier and cheaper to just replace it with another good used engine. There are tons of K24a around in the junk yard and the labour would actually be less for a engine replacement than a head job
@mattjingles5758
10 ай бұрын
@@brarautorepairsyup k24 engines are everywhere. Super reliable and cheap.
@joraw1
9 ай бұрын
Reliable engine
@brianbloomfield4384
9 ай бұрын
Fuck it goin D series again 🎉
@KLOKSLAG1911
9 ай бұрын
Put a toyota motor in it will last 4 ever. Honda is crap
@jasonhamilton5756
9 ай бұрын
Do a compression check. It'll tell you which cylinder has the blow, and the other 3 cylinders will tell you how well the cylinders rings have been performing overall. That is how you know what to do
@yt.personal.identification
8 ай бұрын
What? Real diagnostics?
@brianf8621
8 ай бұрын
Use a borescope in the bad cylinder and see if any additional damage occurred.
@danielkarcis1174
8 ай бұрын
Nah the glove nonsense and trying to give people an engine they don't need is the way most mechanics would go in reality.
@DMcElfresh101
8 ай бұрын
How can you get accurate results from compression test with bad head gasket!?
@jasonhamilton5756
8 ай бұрын
@@DMcElfresh101 The blown head gasket is almost always on a cylinder. This is because the gasket thins where a water jacket port is located. The compression check of the remaining cylinders tell you how well the rings are performing in the engine, overall. If the compression in the nonfailed cylinders is relatively good, you know based on the miles on the engine, that simply resealing the engine heads may be a viable option. If compression is severely lacking, then you know this engine is a good candidate for rebuild/replacement. Without proper testing you really don't know anything, and these simple tests can give you real data to make informed decisions from. There are other tests you can do like oil pressure, but on a modern engine this doesn't always tell you what you want it to, like how well the journals are seating to the bushings. Oil gets used on modern engines to control aspects of timing that can give your errors in your tests. The compression test also lets you know if valve seats may be damaged if the cylinders look fine after disassembly for the head gasket. Then, you can inspect valve seats and valve bodies and make informed choices at that time. The reason you worry about failed rings and valve train isn't because the gasket between your head and engine deck is leaking coolant, it is because the coolant has water in it that can make steam and steam can make the engine operate at pressures it was not designed for and can cause lots of components to be irreparable and requiring replacement.
@Bpattersonish
3 ай бұрын
Dave is successful because he’s honest with people plain and simple
@bannockchief
18 күн бұрын
Check for water in oil and metal in filter. If neither exists then head gasket, engine seals, and timing chain.
@johnshaw3208
9 ай бұрын
Headgaskit, I did one on a 06 sienna at 190k miles. Still going strong at 335k miles😊
@SpacedQuill
9 ай бұрын
best vans ever.
@AlphanumericCharacters
9 ай бұрын
No way! Toyotas never break. My uncle had a Siena that he drove for 400,000 miles. The hood had never been popped so they had to pry it open to do the first oil change. That was 800,000 miles ago and he thinks he can make it another 200,000 before he has to change the oil for the second time. He got worried about maybe needing brakes or tires but the mechanic found that he actually had thicker pads and deeper tread than it came with when new! Original pads and tires!
@jonslg240
9 ай бұрын
@@AlphanumericCharacters who the hell would wait 200k-400k miles to replace the oil? The long chains of hydrocarbons break down into smaller ones overtime making the oil thinner and thinner
@AlphanumericCharacters
9 ай бұрын
@@jonslg240 Toyotas regenerate the hydrocarbon chains. Basically recycling the oil through pressure followed by a rapid heating and then cooling.
@jonslg240
9 ай бұрын
@@AlphanumericCharacters no way they turn it into gasoline, that's why they get such good mpg!
@dalereeves3098
6 ай бұрын
Depends on how well the engine was maintained for those 200k miles. I have driven plenty of vehicles that had 300k+ miles on them and they ran great.
@MrBill67b
8 күн бұрын
Borescope the cylinders, pinpoint the gasket failure if possible and check the cylinder walls for damage. When they say "it started loosing power and then just quit" you know the walls got hammered.
@jeywright2786
2 ай бұрын
Both. If the head gasket will definitely solve the issue and the heads are NOT warped, run it. But if the heads are warped, it's time to replace the engine with either a used one to same money or if they have bank, purchase a new one. But I doubt they will spend that kind of bread for a create motor.
@LuisLopez-op4mq
7 ай бұрын
As long as the piston rings are still good, as a Honda technician i would recommend head gasket & timing chain Kit along with VTC Actuator (if never done so) and new gasket kit for valve cover
@sbentsen2714
7 ай бұрын
That's awesome I was just thinking the same thing 👍🏼 I have a feeling the owner of this car took good care of the engine, if that's the case I'd say do the labor to repair the engine and keep it going.
@dennis00zilch
7 ай бұрын
I'm a long time Honda dealership parts manager. I agree with what many have said. Just replace the gasket and check/ resurface the head. I'd honestly be interested in seeing the 'proof in the pudding'. Tear it down entirely and spec out everything to see if people are correct in holding firm to the Honda brand testament of quality!
@dennis00zilch
7 ай бұрын
Any Honda guy worth his salt would replace the VCG while performing the timing belt replacement service!
@xxskizzumxx
7 ай бұрын
Replace head gasket and timing chain if it's not been done
@postiemania
7 ай бұрын
@@dennis00zilchgood answer to suggest replacing the VVT actuator.
@apegues
8 ай бұрын
As a Mechanic and shop owner of 48 years it is my humble opinion that you should put both options on the table giving the customer the Pro’s and Con’s and their consequences and let the customer make the decision. Factors such as the overall condition of the engine will play into your recommendations and strategy
@jeffreycicero6685
7 ай бұрын
Best answer! A lot of factors go into that decision
@shadetreemech290
7 ай бұрын
I disagree. I think that the mechanic can make a better decision. Than the customer.
@Conservator.
7 ай бұрын
@@shadetreemech290The mechanic should give all viable options so the customer can choose one. Note: there can be 0 or more viable options. That assessment is for the mechanic to make.
@therabidsquirrelsage3388
4 ай бұрын
Chevy Volt in the background. Best daily driver ever made.
@allnoyz1414
25 күн бұрын
Like most questions, the answer is 'it depends.' How's the engine look? How's the rest of the car? Costs? etc...
@mosesavalos3551
6 ай бұрын
I have a 95 grand Cherokee with 4.0L and 352,286 miles. I was told to replace the motor because it had a cracked head and gasket. These motor can get 300,000 or more miles. I decided to get a brand new head for. I put on 52,000 more miles on it and runs really strong .
@zoidsfan77
6 ай бұрын
That will run forever. Take care of it and keep it on the road. Good vehicles those are.
@Ashroyer86
6 ай бұрын
That brand new head may kill it quicker.
@forallthatisunreal
5 ай бұрын
Buddy had one too. Just like yours. He sold it for crack tho 🤷🏼♂️
@brokeboy87
5 ай бұрын
@@forallthatisunrealI probably would have done the same. If it was just a gasket replacement I would keep the SUV.
@ZincOxideGinger
5 ай бұрын
Those beautiful straight 6's. Man I miss mine.
@user-lx3qn9qj4g
9 ай бұрын
I got my truck with a blown head gasket. Chevy 4.3. Took off the heads, found out the driver's sids casing was cracked. So, i located another good set of heads, bought new gaskets, made sure it was all straight and good, torqued that shit down, and here we are almost a thousand miles later. Still running strong.
@chris2790
8 ай бұрын
ooo, 1k!
@beasyphone
8 ай бұрын
Well, I'm biased as I've only driven S10s for the past 25 years or so; but the 4.3 is an absolute work horse. I've had one go 400k before I sbc swapped, and my current chassis (99 ZR2) was at 260 when It started getting tired and I rebuilt with a billet crank stroker kit. BUT , it would have easily limped further with no real issues. 4.3 needs a HG? REPLACE THE PART! Great engine, great trucks!
@adstem5
8 ай бұрын
if you’re lucky you’ll get another thousand 😂
@mikeschmidt4800
8 ай бұрын
@@beasyphonehow do you fit anything in an S-10?
@mitchlosier
8 ай бұрын
I am also an s10 conductor full time
@OHHyaKnow
15 күн бұрын
Replace the head gasket. I have the same generation crv headgasket was done at 180k it has over 325k on it. No issues. It’s been the second best car I’ve ever had
@degfamily2815
18 күн бұрын
Do both but I would also offer a inspection to see in the pistons to show how terrible the damage that isn’t seen
@jayski8987
5 ай бұрын
Inspect head and block flatness, mill as necessary, replace the head gasket and send. It’s a Honda K-series. It’s just broken in at 200k
@GS-kj6ur
4 ай бұрын
Agreed, make sure no warping and you should be good. No need to replace an engine on a car that old
@Meeks1102
4 ай бұрын
lmao easy it's Honda crv not a Lexus those had engine problems in the late 2000s and early 2010 years 😂😂 and it looks what this car is
@windsorcorbin1005
8 ай бұрын
As a shade tree screw it up mechanic, your the type of business that gets ton's of business for your honesty and integrity, keep it up please 😂😂🥰
@artmallory970
7 ай бұрын
*you're
@chrishill1507
7 ай бұрын
@artmallory970 just stop.
@user-us3yj9gu2d
23 күн бұрын
I WOULD OFFER THE CUSTOMER TWO ESTIMATES OF REPAIR. I THINK THAT IT WOULD BE ADVANTAGES TO SEND A TRANSMISSION FLUID SAMPLE OUT FOR EVALUATION PRIOR TO ESTIMATE DELIVERY.
@ososcribww
14 күн бұрын
Give the customer both options Give them what you believe is best ❤
@jpick660
9 ай бұрын
Dave, you are the professional. I would say once you pull the head off to do the head gasket that would be a good time to make your decision on rebuild, or simple head gasket and done!
@annyer262
9 ай бұрын
Put a boroscope down the spark plug holes and inspect the bores
@zl14l41
9 ай бұрын
@@annyer262to look for block damage? Or will coolant leak back into the cylinder from the blown gasket when the car is off and leave residue?
@annyer262
9 ай бұрын
@@zl14l41 to get an idea of the condition of the bores. You might see a bunch of wear and decide not to open the Pandora's box and install an used or recon motor instead, or plan on the full rebuild.
@robertlee4809
9 ай бұрын
@@zl14l41To look for damage to the bore. If there is evidence of damage, replace the engine...
@JetFire9
8 ай бұрын
@@annyer262Hard to really see with a camera and you need to pull the head anyway to check for flatness. Just pull the head.
@grantthomas6403
9 ай бұрын
YOUR DOING GREAT DAVE!!! Smoother delivery every video. Invest in your production and keep trust worthy people around. People are about to really start going through it. It would be great for you to teach the most common hustles at motor shops, and the hacks to fix the problems. You’re about to get a massive influx in subscribers prepare yourself you deserve it you’re vibration is that of a honest, hard-working man of integrity enjoy the ride my friend
@neroaugustus5378
9 ай бұрын
......i was onboard with your comment and agreeing with you.....and then you had to take a hard left and start talking about his vibrations....🙄 J/k....kinda. lol
@Christopher-kv2ey
9 ай бұрын
@@neroaugustus5378 I had to read it twice just to make sure I wasn't reading it wrong 😂😂
@al-aminhussain8052
Ай бұрын
Offer both options, discuss it with them and see what they wanna do at least that way they are well informed of their choice 💯💯💯💯
@jeremylunning654
17 күн бұрын
This takes a discussion about how long they intend to keep the vehicle, the value of the vehicle, the age of the vehicle, the budget they have to work with and the costs of the options.
@t3h51d3w1nd3r
7 ай бұрын
Talk to them about both options, their budget, the way they drive (the frequency, distance and speed, etc), should help make the decision.
@sbentsen2714
7 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely, I have a feeling the owner of this car has probably taken good care of it, regular oil changes etc. I have a feeling they're probably going to do the head gasket replacement. Even a newer motor may not be the best choice in the long run, you don't know how that engine was taken care of or not, Great talking point 👍🏼
@captainswanky8666
8 ай бұрын
My work van had 208000 on it and the engine was making funny noises, leaking coolant, and between 1/2 to a whole quart of oil per day. I swapped the whole engine just because I can't allow it to go down and didn't have time to pull it apart to make the repairs. Here we are 1500 miles into the new engine with no leaks and no funny noise, and lots more power. I'm happy with my choice.
@shadetreemech290
7 ай бұрын
That makes sense. I too have had good luck with used engines.
@captainswanky8666
7 ай бұрын
@@shadetreemech290 I put a brand new remanufactured engine in it. It cost me about $5000 by the time it's all said and done, but it was still worth it
@briansmith2371
7 ай бұрын
New engine
@avantgarde619
7 ай бұрын
I agree to replace. Other factors have to be considered like 1. vehicle downtime 2. lack of maintenance on previous motor possible caused further damage 3.Often used remanufactured motors offer warranties. 4th and last is I would trust Dave with whatever recommendation he gave me.
@captainswanky8666
7 ай бұрын
@@avantgarde619 I couldn't have my van down cuz I need it for work Monday thru Friday, so I took Friday off work and swapped the engine in my garage myself. By Sunday evening I had everything back together and she's been running great since. Lack of previous maintenance was definitely the reason it was making funny noises and also a deciding factor in the swap, and the new one came with a 4 year warranty, which is nice but I hope to never have to use it.
@jameselam4447
4 ай бұрын
I don’t even work on cars and I learn more about engines in less than a week from Dave. Keep up the great work
@mikereiser66
2 ай бұрын
I’ve had several Hondas. The Civics if they ever overheat once, a head gasket is coming. Never had any issue with our CR-V. The Civics had over 200k before there was any issue.
@AmbiTV
9 ай бұрын
Fun tip: next time tape 3 fingers down for a glorious reveal perfectly describing your customers emotions. I'm subscribed now
@robertmacpeek424
10 ай бұрын
I'm a GM/LS guy who's made MANY mortgage payments fixing Super Duty's. I daily drive a 21 y/o Honda 300-400 miles weekly (Can't afford Joe's 93 octane in the Silverado or Camaro on the daily). Just did a head gasket & cylinder head rebuild in Feb (valve stem seals & lapped all valves back in & very light mill on the head- Honda recommended). Car still running Strong! And I used to hate imports when I was younger lol. As long as the customer understands the preliminary work (i.e. all I mentioned above) is willing to pay obviously and the oil is clean (no metallic flakes in it or chocolate milk coming outta the oil pan lol) I'd say it's worth it....have you seen the price of new cars??
@LTXwooshie
10 ай бұрын
I like you.
@jasonchristopher2977
10 ай бұрын
Yes yes yes. For what a new car costs, including insurance prices, keep old girl going.
@fjr1300001
10 ай бұрын
If the transmission is good and if the compression is good, then replace the head gasket
@rickcarrarini5696
9 ай бұрын
Joe doesn't have much say about what you pay for fuel. Get a more accurate news source. Vote blue.
@brianmwareing6974
4 ай бұрын
I have a 2001 Subaru out back 360000 miles. I change every bit of fluid differentials radiator and oil. More than frequent head gaskets every 100000 miles. And here I am 360000 still going strong transmission. All original engine all original. Pay attention to your fluids and do the head gaskets sooner than they suggest period😊 The car also has zero rust as it was with me in texas 17 year's And are you ready for the last part?I exhaust is all original and still going strong😊 Because of a 4 inch lift kit.I also hot issues with my ball joints an axles.I'd have put in heavy duty axles.That cost 2 and a 1/2 times as much problem solved by as far as the ball joint.I have a grease gun with a syringe tip.I Fill the ball joints with greese until they're full and more solid and that problem was solved If this car is running good other than this, I would take off the engine and do the head gask.It as a shot in the dark. An engine will be expensive , so I will try head gaskets first
@AMJGameTime
5 ай бұрын
Your car needs about 3-6 grand worth of work but we thought this little rubber glove blowing up would give you a good chuckle 😂
@Focalpoint100
5 ай бұрын
lol
@charliesnodgrass6788
5 ай бұрын
3 grand to do a head gasket? 6 grand to do a motor Jesus.
@00000005547
4 ай бұрын
@@charliesnodgrass67886 grand to do a motor sounds pretty believable. 3 for a head gasket is crazy, but I wouldn't really know as I do all work myself. On that engine you can probably do head gasket mounted without issue. You do have to consider that to rebuild the engine you gotta take it out of the car, which by itself is probably a days worth to take out + day to put back, then do many hundreds of dollars of gaskets, piston rings, bearings, valves, cam work. Its easily a week worth of work, whereas a head gasket can be done by 1 knowledgeable person in less than 2 days. Maybe 1 if they start early in the morning. Personally since its not really a high-performance vehicleI would just do the head gasket and keep in mind that it is a 200kmi car, and not drive it like I'm in Fast and Furious. Those Japanese engines last forever if you do oil changes at no more than 3500mi.
@jwalster9412
4 ай бұрын
Bad news: the rubber glove shows the combustion gases are getting into the coolant..
@Kyle-pz7os
4 ай бұрын
Maybe 1800 for the head gasket, no way it’s 3k
@theodorerinehart781
9 ай бұрын
Dave you are a talented honorable mechanic and businessman, I enjoy following your videos
@mELONHEAD1899
Ай бұрын
What’s the car worth? We battled this problem with our 05 Toyota Sienna 190k miles. It was going to cost $2500 at least to repair it. We deliberated for months. Ended up sold it for scrap (basically) to the mechanic who then repaired it, had the heads re-serviced and then he sold it for a little profit. May have been the wrong decision to some people but we are happy with our 07 Sienna now with 65k mikes
@williamschmitz971
10 ай бұрын
I personally would go with rebuilding it as long as there’s a warranty included on the rebuild!
@enhancedphysique6452
9 ай бұрын
U do know these motors with 30-40k miles are no more than 600$. Honda made a ton. To have it out in is what will take you down at the knee
@kylewittorff1500
9 ай бұрын
Mom's civic went 430,000 miles. Engine still ran when we donated it to our local public radio station. I'd say gasket. 😁
@1incipitvitanova
28 күн бұрын
I've got an '86 Toyota SR5 4WD that I have blown the head gasket 3 times. (Yeah I know & I have full instrumentation & should have known when it's over heating!) Resurface the head, replace the head bolts & get in the habit of monitoring those gauges.
@schumi9xwdc
3 ай бұрын
All mechanics should have this gentleman’s integrity
@HaggisMuncher-69-420
8 ай бұрын
You don't "sell" them anything. You tell them what their options are and let them decide.
@rpk2012
8 ай бұрын
Agreed
@anthonypaiz8506
8 ай бұрын
Well said
@Cesar777.
8 ай бұрын
🤓
@icankillbugs
8 ай бұрын
And then when the customer buys it, that is called a sale. The service or item has been sold. Not sure why you're using quotation marks like that, as though "selling stuff" isn't real.
@HaggisMuncher-69-420
8 ай бұрын
@@icankillbugs Your job as a mechanic is to diagnose and present the customer OPTIONS. It's not to just throw the highest priced fix at them, but go on and show the world how your job is ripping people off. Again, mechanics are not salesmen. It's really not difficult to understand.
@randyfaught2965
5 ай бұрын
I worked for GM and was a shop owner my self I am very impressed with your KZitem videos and the quality of your work and professional manner you run your shop new engine .if customers can afford it always give the a price for both. Keep up the good work.
@craigsparton
Ай бұрын
Fifteen years ago we used to replace head gaskets all the time. On modern engines I am very wary about doing it. Low tension rings and the VVT garbage hanging off most engines are two of the main reasons. I feel if you crack most engines you better rebuild it or nothing. You might get away with it on that one but I'd worry about the rings.
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