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Some others have commented that there isn't supposed to be a seal in that location. The part diagrams I looked at showed one which is why I installed one. I can say that I had the seals blow out one other time after this video (because of PCV issues) and I didn't install a seal, just sealed the dust cap and it's been fine.

Glad you found the video! It's still in use, and I still love it. Sometimes the coolest thing can come from a simple project you do yourself.

371k! You must live somewhere without snow/salt on the roads. That's really interesting that an upgraded cooler seems to have made a difference. I never even thought about that being a possibility, especially since ours never saw anything outside of normal driving. Thanks for commenting, seems like a worthwhile upgrade for anyone who wants to stretch the life of their transmission.

@StevesGarage Actually it's a Pennsylvania car. The rockers are getting bad and it was rear ended 4 years ago before I bought the car with 305k and it's pretty mangled back there so I knew it's got a limited life. But now the transmission shifts like a dream. I think the original transmission cooler was too big and inefficient. The new one is much smaller and does a better job. But even when cold, it used to act up. I think the cooler was slightly clogged and caused a pressure issue. That's my guess.

@@dandiegidio7729 Wow, thats incredible that you've kept it going! Glad the cooler works, keep rocking the Escape!

This is tough without being able to see it in person. Being down the front of the oil pan, I doubt it's the water pump - if it were that you'd see a leak on the passenger side area. It could be your coolant hard pipe or any number of hoses. I'd trace all the coolant lines and see if you can find a trail of coolant from somewhere.

@@StevesGarage will keep looking around,thanks.

They're definitely not wrong, especially at your mileage if the fluid hasn't been changed before. The risk is that by draining the fluid you remove what little is keeping it working and make the transmission shift worse.

@@StevesGarage I appreciate such a quick response! A little more context: I bought it Feb 2022 with 168k miles on it and the transmission fluid looked fresh. I checked the fluid before I drove it from Phoenix to Colorado in January of 2023, a lot of highway and mountain driving, approx. 1600 miles. When I got back to Phoenix, that’s when it had turned brownish red. I’m hoping a fluid change will make it all better because a transmission is not cheap! But I value your recommendation. Thank you!

@@hugecakefan I don't have experience with that many miles on one of these cars, so I'm sorry I can provide a definitive answer. If it were me and the transmission wasn't shifting well, I would take the chance on a fluid change since it's cheaper than a transmission and could work. Even if it's just temporary. But you have to keep in mind it could also make things worse and you'll have to buy a transmission sooner than you planned. So as long as you're prepared to buy a transmission, I'd say a fluid change isn't a bad bet.

@@StevesGarage thanks again! Maybe I’ll do just the first 1/3 of it and see how she responds to the fresh fluid. I’ll give an update when I get to it.

@@hugecakefan That's what I would do. Just one drain and fill and see how it responds. You have to give it some time too. Right off the bat it may shift a little rough, but let it work itself in and it could improve. Please comment back! I'm definitely interested in the results!

The clicking is the axle binding up, so you should absolutely care about it. If it's binding it's only a matter of time until it fails. A damaged axle, or a new axle with too much play will cause vibration because it's rotating and transmitting that 'slop' to your steering wheel. Just like how bad steering or suspension components can do the same.

Cool that my video is being viewed down under! Glad it helped you out. Thanks for the kind words.

Yes, transmission fluid is checked with the car running after a bit of driving. I definitely suggest changing the fluid if you're starting to get a rough shift.

You're welcome!

If you'd like you can check out my other video that's linked in this one where I replace the pads and rotors. I cover greasing and installing the slide pins in more detail in that one. The reason I glossed over the slide pins in this video was because the caliper came with the bracket already installed. Because it was all new and together, I didn't touch them. You're totally right that they should be cleaned and greased any time you remove them.

@@StevesGarage I was about to tear into the brakes and the bottom fell out…😑 Hopefully it’ll quit raining soon and I can go work on them… I know the sliders are sticky because the brakes were getting hot enough to smell them and when I bled the brakes last night it had a good stream of fluid coming out so it’s definitely not the brake hose. Thanks for the video, I’ve never worked on those type of brakes and I just like to glance at everything before jumping head first into something… It’s better than getting a surprise that you don’t want or something… Lmao

@@jimmywilson1388 Totally understand wanting an overview before jumping in. Remember you could also have a bad caliper if your brakes are sticking! Glad the videos helped, hopefully the weather cooperated.

Awesome to read! Changing the fluid is cheap insurance, and as you've shown, it makes a difference!

@@StevesGarage That's the way I see it! Pay now or pay a lot more later!

@@seeya205 And like you said, paying for it later is always more!

Glad it helped, and that you're more comfortable! Biking is supposed to be pain free, so if you are getting any kind of aches, some adjustments of the bars or seat should do the trick!

It seems like every story of a battery drain is different. I haven't had a vanity mirror switch like that go, but I have had problems with a poorly wired radio and a door switch. I've also seen someones phone holder contacting the eject button on the radio and that was causing a drain.

I believe one is 14x20 and the other is 16x22. I even went back through the old video footage I have to try and see and while I can't really tell, if you search for power steering parts they list two different size washers.

Trying to cover the gamut was exactly where my head was at!

Quick and informative was my goal! Multimeters are great to have around. You might not need one often, but when you do it's the perfect tool.

Thank you for such a great comment! I'm glad it helped. I feel you with wondering how large shoes would fit 😆 I wore my biggest shoes to Ikea to test before I bought them. As long as you have some basic tools, install is a cinch. I definitely recommend them. Good luck with the installation!

Nothing but the best!

You're totally right. The easiest way to tell is if the alternator has a larger wiring harness type plug, and the battery terminal has a larger sensor on it, vs a standard cable attached to it. The reading will also oscillate between voltages, vs a standard charge value like in my video.

That function on a multimeter is great for this type of test!

Totally agree with being realistic. Because the money you save can quickly go out the window when you have to get a tow to a shop and have them do it. That being said, the seals really aren't that bad. Just need a steady hand and the right tool. There's actually a tool to install the cam seals if you think that would help you out.

Awesome! Glad you learned something new.

Thanks for the kind words on an old video! Glad it helped.

Thank you!

Yea, I had a new set as well. I wonder if it's a function of the heat cycles and different metals, or maybe yours was replaced once before and over-tightened? Either way I'm glad it worked out ok!

If the boot hasn't split and lost all the grease, you might be ok to rebuild. But you could also open it up and see a bunch of damage to the parts. It's very much a subjective thing and hard to give a definitive answer online. But if it's just started making a minor amount of noise, you might be able to get away with a rebuild.

@@StevesGarage hi thanks for the reply. The outer boot already splited and leaking grease in that situation I’m kind of confused should I rebuild or buy new one but the Oem one is like over 5 times more than the aftermarket one. What do you recommend me?TIA

@@mdreza2634 If it split and the grease is gone, the joint is most likely damaged. As for aftermarket vs OEM, it depends on your budget and how many times you possibly want to do the work. The quality of aftermarket axles is all over the place. You could buy one and be fine, you could buy 10 and all of them be junk. The OEM axles are always solid. I'd search and see what the general consensus on forums is for your specific car.

Sorry that happened to you, I'd definitely fight to get your money back! You don't really need any crazy tools, and it's not a bad job. Let me know how you make out!

I'm not sure the size, but I know 3/32 is a common size. I'd check out a local bike shop if you have one, they're typically very helpful.

About 76mm from my stock height to the modified height.

It comes with straps to anchor it to a wall and it's a good idea to anchor it. I didn't anchor it at the time of filming since the drywall in my garage is double layered and I wasn't sure about the final placement.

If you're on Instagram there are some part recyclers/dismantlers. There's also a lot of scammers though, so you have to be careful. eBay isn't a bad option if you set up some alerts for parts you're looking for.

Definitely a 2nd gen. First gen is the rounder one built from 01-07.

It's possible to be a CV, but I'd check your wheel bearings if it's just happening when you turn one direction.

@@StevesGarage also makes noise from the left when turning right.

@@jimbosvidbits6166 If it were me I'd double check the front end before pulling the trigger on axles specifically. There are a lot of parts that can make similar noises, better to see with your eyes than take guesses and waste money.

@@StevesGarage 2011 GMC Terrain. 2nd owner. Got from dealership when had 39,000 miles. It now has 123,000. Replaced battery 3x, all 4 tires once, replaced that intake oil solenoid.

@@jimbosvidbits6166 Sounds like it's been a pretty solid car!

Exactly why I showed the play in the joint off the car rather than on the car. There are a lot of parts that can have play in the front end when worn. Luckily they're pretty easy to verify if you get the car in the air. Rule things out one by one to make and educated decision based on using the parts cannon approach.

If it started making noise it's most likely too far gone, even after rebuilding it. A new axle is probably your best bet. The other option would be finding a good condition used axle and rebuilding that one just so you know it has new boots and fresh grease.

Warm water definitely helps more. You're right, time is totally subjective. I don't have a ton of experience with different glue, but different areas of my room had much different amounts of glue. Slow and steady is definitely the better way to go to avoid damage of the wall though.

Thank you! I'm always down to help someone work on their car. Installing accessories is even more fun since there's the customization aspect instead of just straight maintenance.

@@StevesGarage Awesome! I smell a collab this summer!

@@Ideal-Setup Lets do it!

Thanks! VW/Audi cars care fun to see what you swap off from one to another.

The polo arm is very cool, especially with the lower profile blade. I'd probably do one of each if I had two MK4s 😄

DId you connect to it's WiFi network first? You have to do that and then pair it via bluetooth. Also make sure your phone isn't connecting to the car itself.

Thanks for the comment! At the time of this video I couldn't find any concrete information, so I appreciate the follow up details. I'll pin your comment so others will see it!

Is the shifter itself broken, or the cable? Either way you can buy replacement parts for it. I believe the grip shift slides off the handle after removing the grip, so it's not too difficult of a replacement.

@StevesGarage I believe it's just the gear shifter. I looked at the cables and didn't notice any cable damage. Also tried to take the grip off, and it feels stuck.

@@someoneidontknow7938 Those grips are typically pretty tight to begin with, which you want so they won't move. But that makes getting them off tough. You can try to spray something like WD-40 in there to try and lube it up to get it off.

Certainly possible with cheap axles. Do they have a warranty? If not I'd buy some that do so if they fail you can swap them out.

Thats the goal! Thanks for watching and commenting.

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Yea it's possible since your PCV connects to your engine. If you're pressurizing the whole system you might hear some bubbles.

You got it, thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for watching and commenting!

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I don't have experience with the 424, but I believe you can. I think the 424 was a dual fuel stove, while the 425 was only white gas.

@@StevesGarage Yes it is, thank you! i cant really get white gas in my country thats why i cant fit a 425 gas tank in the 424