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The Clay Way
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If you're looking for the best mechanic in Michigan that'll help you fix your car for cheap, you've got em! I like to think I give the best auto repair advice around (Maybe not?) I work on ton's of vehicle makes and models from the Chevy equinox, Ford Escape, Saturn Vue, to Chevy Silverado, Ford F150, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Mercedes 3.0 CRD Sprinter Van's. Whether you're trying to fix spongy brakes, or your Silverado stabilitrak light is on. Whatever you need One of my finest works was coming up with a way to tow any car without a truck or trailer using a tow bar and custom brackets for your bumper. I first towed a Jeep Commander about 90 miles to test if a tow bar works. Then on my way to Texas I started having my PT Cruiser over heating. So we used the tow bar to bring that back 260 miles. And it worked great! If you're looking for the best tips for a DIY at home mechanic take a look at my tips and tricks playlist! Reach out to find out about our rusted trailing arm bracket repair
AC compressor easiest nut & bolt Chevy Tahoe Chevy Silverado, replacement how to GMTK2XX 2014-2021
So I was doing this AC compressor in a 2015 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3 I’m certain that even the larger displacement engines use the same AC compressor and I definitely am certain that you could probably use this procedure from 2010 to 2021 or something like that
I hope you enjoy the video. This video is a video that goes into all the other things while I was producing this video I also produced a video on changing the AC condenser, pretty damn easy without taking the radiator out
Along with changing the expansion valve and I do an excellent video on how to diagnose air conditioners prior to disassembly so you don’t waste a bunch of money using Freon that’s unnecessary….
Hope you enjoy God bless. Have a great day.
I hope you enjoy the video. This video is a video that goes into all the other things while I was producing this video I also produced a video on changing the AC condenser, pretty damn easy without taking the radiator out
Along with changing the expansion valve and I do an excellent video on how to diagnose air conditioners prior to disassembly so you don’t waste a bunch of money using Freon that’s unnecessary….
Hope you enjoy God bless. Have a great day.
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I’m so dumb. I did not know this about electrical connectors.
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So in this video, I learned something before I made it obviously that I did not know I did not know that you could go to the dealership and purchase individual electrical connectors. I know it seems kind of dumb, but I spent the last couple of decades just going out to the junkyard and cutting them off when I needed them I figured it was cheaper. I didn’t have to repin them, etc. etc.. honestly...
Sprinter Van NV3 Simplest way, Quick, brake bleed procedure
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This is my OM 642 Mercedes sprinter van when I bought it the brake lines have been replaced and I needed to bleed the brake lines out but traditional bleeding would not work for me so I had to undo the fuse on the ABS so what you do is your turn the key on remove the fuse so that Ecm knows and it closes the circuit  turn the key off and just do a normal procedure like he would any other vehicl...
Exciting New movement & improvements !! Do stem cell patches work? Colin Rogers week 2 part 4
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Well, there was good and bad this week I realized that I’m gonna have to take more of a role dealing with the insurance company because they’re not doing what they’re supposed to do. It’s not that they are not doing anything. It’s just that they’re not really doing the things that definitely need to be done as well as the things that they should be doing. Colin Took some yogurt and it looked li...
Easiest way A/C Stretch Slip Belt Removal and Install W/NO Special Tool Chevy Silverado Chevy Tahoe
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How to install a slip belt onto a Chevy Silverado GMC Denali Chevy Suburban Chevy Tahoe LTZ Cadillac Escalade GMC Sierra As far as I know any any truck or SUV made by General Motors this procedure will cover I was surprised that I didn’t need any tools so if you’re dumb like me, this video will help you too. Really cool if you don’t mind, I try to be very helpful . And I know some stuff about a...
Polaris RZR Possible Way To Repair a Broken Tie Rod On The Trail.
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So this is my new side-by-side called Lizzo because it’s a big fat hoe… well she’s broken and all that stuff and I thought what a good opportunity to help some guys out on the side of the trail that maybe hadn’t thought of some of the stuff that I thought of in this video showing them how to reconnect to tie rod so you don’t have to sit there and kick the tire as it gets pulled behind your othe...
Colin Rogers Day 365 After insane crime / Do stem cell patches work , pt3 / feelings/emotions
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On Saturday, June 15, 2024 we had the anniversary after the crime that left my son in a coma. We’ve recently started doing stem cell patch research to see if they actually help. In upcoming episodes. If they do help I will tell you which ones we used.  It’s now a year after the tragedy and I still really don’t know what to think most of the time or how to react so I just try to be as positive ...
“Lizzo” what did I get myself into My New SXS SIDE-BY-SIDE… Polaris 900… Bent Frame.
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Well, I was gonna save this video to upload it this coming Thursday. I spent eight hours today working on a video changing a starter in a Lexus…… all wheel drive, which does not exist on CZcams…. To have it deleted…. I think I’m sick to my stomach. And I wanted to make a quick teaser video about the 2018 Polaris side-by-side 900 that I just picked up that was rolled over more times than Lizzo …...
Broken Sprinter key Amazing repairing The ignition.. intelligently & overcoming  complications
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So in this video, I am working on a 2002 Sprinter Van broken ignition key 2003 Sprinter Van broken ignition key 2004 Sprinter Van broken ignition key 2005 Sprinter Van broken ignition key  Tn1 all I essentially did was go to the junkyard buy a completely new steering column that had a good working key in it and switched out the lock mechanism so I was able to use the original key fob and start...
Somethings different 🤔 Do stem cell patches work? Pt 2  graduation Insurance and heartaches.
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Well, I needed to make a video just to give you folks an update. I am excited that he’s making more noises but the longer this goes on and the more life happens around us and outside of ours. The harder it gets the more you start realizing that if things happen to you, they happen to him . I’m glad we don’t don’t live in a country where there’s free universal healthcare because I would assume t...
Colin Rogers Day 334 Stem Cell Patch’s…. Do they work? or not? Pt 1 Day 1 of Cells
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So this is our son Colin Rogers he was the victim of a serious crime last June 15, 2023 he was standing up for two of his friends when a violent crime happened where two other teenagers drug him with their car 855 feet which is about 2 1/2 football fields before releasing him and leaving him on the side of the road to die only by the grace of God is he still with us. He was a brilliant young ma...
(1) 2012 S4 ,(1) 2013 S5 🤔  Drift car LS swap ? What do you think?
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Ok so I got a little Junk Drunk a couple of weeks ago first I bought a 2012 Audi S4 that was exquisite I mean, not a scratch on it, but the motor was bad…. I paid $2500 for the car. So then I started searching for a parts car …. Well, I found a 2013 Audi S5 the guy said the transmission was bad in it so I drove six hours away to pick that up for $1000 and the engine started right up so that was...
Stuck wheel removal & Rusted Broken, Swollen Lug-nut & Stuck Impossible Chevy Equinox Gmc Terrain
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In this video, we are going to show you not only how to get a wheel off that is stuck once you removed the Lugnuts. We’re also gonna show you how to get stripped Rusted swollen Chevy Equinox GMC terrain, Chevy traverse ,Saturn outlook ,GMC Acadia.  how to get broken, stripped busted rusted Lugnuts off. I hope the video helpful God bless you and your family
The bottom of the fender, rusted and dented the fender why?
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The bottom of the fender, rusted and dented the fender why?
Your Man math is not adding up ….. The way I see things….
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Your Man math is not adding up ….. The way I see things….
Dodge Ram wheel bearing removal and replacement tips and tricks on rusted wheel bearings
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Dodge Ram wheel bearing removal and replacement tips and tricks on rusted wheel bearings
Dodge ram cut in fuel pump replacement easy Peezy
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Dodge ram cut in fuel pump replacement easy Peezy
Ford Escape driver, side floor, rotted out repair… nobody said this was fixable!! But I did..
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Ford Escape driver, side floor, rotted out repair… nobody said this was fixable!! But I did..
Chevy GMC Silverado Denali Sierra caliper rebuild easy how to
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Chevy GMC Silverado Denali Sierra caliper rebuild easy how to
Simple Easy GMC Terrain V6 Spark Plug Replacement In Minutes Not Hours !!
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Simple Easy GMC Terrain V6 Spark Plug Replacement In Minutes Not Hours !!
How to replace a Honda Civic front wheel bearing cartridge
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How to replace a Honda Civic front wheel bearing cartridge
Easy !! Saturn Vue/Gen 2 & Chevy Captiva door handle removal and replacement
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Easy !! Saturn Vue/Gen 2 & Chevy Captiva door handle removal and replacement
Can we Bring it Back? 2020 - 2025 Chevrolet 2500 transmission filter, and fluid change.
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Can we Bring it Back? 2020 - 2025 Chevrolet 2500 transmission filter, and fluid change.
Very cool ReEngineering incompetence Saturn Vue edition ultimate motor mount.
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Very cool ReEngineering incompetence Saturn Vue edition ultimate motor mount.
Pontiac, Grand Prix, fuel line leak, repair, simple and easy
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Pontiac, Grand Prix, fuel line leak, repair, simple and easy
Honda will not turn over or Start easy fix!!
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Honda will not turn over or Start easy fix!!
Rusted Rotted Chevy Equinox engine frame cradle mount repair  the impossible is now possible!!
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Rusted Rotted Chevy Equinox engine frame cradle mount repair  the impossible is now possible!!
Fixing a dent in a door with nobody work
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Fixing a dent in a door with nobody work
3.6 LFX how to find a coolant leak and change the water pump. Saturn Vue Gen 2 Chevy impala Malibu
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3.6 LFX how to find a coolant leak and change the water pump. Saturn Vue Gen 2 Chevy impala Malibu
How to fix a broken exhaust, very cheap and easy
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How to fix a broken exhaust, very cheap and easy
Hey Clay, can you do another video step by step on how to replace the fuel rail sensor for a Chevy Equinox LT?
V6 or four-cylinder?
@@sharpcarco 4 cylinder AWD
Hello, live in allendale have 01 astro van with 275,000 that I love and need quality repair guy because I want to drive it forever.
That is awesome. I’d love to see you drive it forever.. There’s a lot of great mechanics over there. In Allendale , it’s a really nice town.
I who’s my stuff was broken, it would give me a reason to visit you.
Thank you! You saved me a lot of grief and wasted time/money today. Was getting prepped to replace a passenger-side splash shield, which requires removing the tire first. Got the lug nuts off and then struggled with the tire for a few minutes until I realized it wasn't going anywhere. Searched CZcams (God, I love YT!) for a solution and bam! There you were!
thank you so much! me and my son almost gave up until we watched your video. Saved our day
I tried the first method tightening it and using extension and it came out. After much grief using the punch method and just putting it on the lug nut stud and pulling it which didn’t work..👍
Thanks, Clay. helpful Video! 🙂 Remember, eh, God loves you Clay! You love Him, too, OK? Eh! 🙂
I love that message. Thank you for sharing and I appreciate the kind words. However, I remember that video specifically I messed up putting the belt on so make sure you look up the routing. It will work the way I did it, but it actually does not work correctly.
Hi Clay! I did the bracket install this weekend. Everything went exactly as you said it would. Funny enough that body clunk I had in my rear passenger side was 100% that rusted out box! While we had it on the lift, we did suspension and hubs on all 4 corners. So hopefully your fix will get me a few more years on the car, would have sucked to scrap it with only 143k miles. If the other side fails I'll definitely be back for another bracket!
Oh, it will probably outlast the vehicle 😂😂😂😂 I’ve had several other people tell me that that ordered them and paid someone else to do it so the people who installed them at shops and stuff generally say that…. I appreciate the kind words and I’m sure it will be helpful for people making decisions in the future so that is extremely awesome. If you ever need anything, let me know. I’ll be happy to make them for you.
A, Ay? Cool Canadian accent! Great video
What glue did you use?
I think I put the different kinds of blues. You could use in the shop so just click on that and that will show you.
I have chrysler 300 5.7. Is there a way to take the cylinder head bolts out with out snapping the bolts
Ya boy bout Dat money
I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado New Body Style, 5.3 Liter, How hard is it to put the block back on once I inspect for any corrosion ? My truck will not crank / start and when I try I see the check engine lite on, Battery OK, Grounds OK, Mega Fuse OK, All Fuses OK, Relays OK, Tapped starter and still no crank. Any idea of the problem ? Thank you.
Not hard at all.. It’s really simple.
Would leaving like 3-4 extra inches and expanding it be a good idea? I'm about to tackle this
This way is very costly for customers to refill ac system and coolant. Only remove frame and use transmission removal bar 2 and half hours
Well, this video is from about five years ago and it was the first time I ever actually did it. I could’ve used more tools and more equipment. Don’t know if I had them don’t know if I really thought about it. I think I was doing an actual engine change where I put in a 2006 2.2 and put the cylinder head from this one onto that one as far as I know it’s still driving to this day. Thanks for reminding me I’ll get this guy plus PS I don’t run a repair facility. But there’s no excuse for not having any sense …. That’s just the way I am I guess.
Nothing stupid about what you have encountered! On the road to fucking around... we usually find out. Great attitude and amazing content. Keep it real!
Thanks, Mark I guess because it made so much sense after I found out was really my issue and the point is that I’m not always right and I don’t know everything… I think people just assume I should know it all At least that’s what some of them say in the comments anyways . I’m wrong all the time .
@@sharpcarco Hey Brother from another Mother... there is quite a lot of keyboard Warrior's out there. Fuck everyone that are going to stop you from your goals. Have a great day.
Not my question
What if u can't get under the hood
Thank you! I was 👌🏻 to 🤯
Just wanted to say THANK YOU! We were stuck on the side of the road trying to get our son on the ferry and your video (and my kick 😂😂) saved the day!! Thank you once again ❤️
Thanks
Bypass the conectors 🤯
Can’t do that. The connector goes into a sensor.
Big Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. Nice work! I'm commenting in the event my own situation might help others. Problem was the passenger front door of the CRV would "sometimes" not open the door. The driver would have to open the door from the outside. After removing the panel I sat in the passenger seat and tried just pulling the rod that attaches to the interior handle. Worked every time! I then re-attached the little cup with the interior door handle and was back to the old situation. Grrrr I completely removed the latch with the gangly rods and finally managed to wrestle it out. I thoroughly cleaned it all off using carburetor cleaner. Dried it out and ran a dremel tool with a wire brush to smooth things out on corroded metal. Then doused it all with white lithium grease. Put it back together and STILL, the issue was there. I finally noticed that when the rod worked every time, it was actually traveling further than it did when connected. What i finally did was to NOT insert the rod through the small hole of the handle. Instead, i pulled it farther so it just hooked over the edge of the door handle. The little plastic clip snaps over the rod and keeps it in place. It was a bit of a challenge to get the clip over the rod but it works every time now!
You would not believe the extremely useful tips I got from this video. Or maybe you can😂. Thanks
Wow, what a terrific compliment. Thank you so much. Welcome to the channel. Happy to have you.
@@sharpcarco Same to you, thanks!!
5:50 if i had kids i feel like i would use that line 😂
You’re not stupid for not knowing. Very informative video,thank you.
My 1958 Volvo has very thin front bumper, unlike modern cars/trucks which has thick 5 mph bumpers! Please advise.
Rats, mice and squrals lol ask me how I know...
Well, that’s not what happened to me…. But how do you know?
@@sharpcarco because it's happened to me multiple times lol. But I tend to let things sit and I live in the south. Don't know if that makes a difference? And I had a short under the seat on my 1967 Harley. Nut it was done by a previous mechanic? But it was a bugger to find.
@@donscottvansandt4139 well it sounds like we would get along just fine because we both sound kind or of junk drunk ….. I mean I don’t really look at any of my stuff is actual junk but most people do…
@@sharpcarco lol yup!
We'll cross that imaginary 'hole' when we get to it...
Awesome video!!! Thank you!!
How amazing that I found this video while on my way to GR from Massachusetts on my 2008 f150. May God help my truck to get me there and I'm happy I found a local mechanic
Well, unfortunately. The video might help you, but I won’t be able to help you. I just run a CZcams channel. Although there are a lot of great service shops in Grand Rapids
Hmmm what about a 20 year old dueley?😉
i have a 2004 saturn vue awd 3.5l i believe its the same transmission for 2004 to 2007, what transmission do you have? I have to buy another transmission.
MAN THANK YOU!!!!! IT WORKS!!!!! Before I watched this, I was hitting it with a hammer 🤦♂️ thank you thank you thank you I’ve never had this happen before I was lost
I smell maple syrup all of a sudden...🤔
Oh, I remember what that references about….. 😂😂😂😂
😂 great video
You can run a hot wire to the battery with a inline fuse holder and get a good ground and the seat will work perfectly....
You’re a life saver! I thought you were trolling honestly lol but I know nothing about cars, so I listened and it worked like a charm! Thank you! God bless brother!
Thanks this worked worth s subscription any day
Happy to have you Noel thank you very much
Good video, I'm towing a 98 gmc with a 2006 chevy silverado both are 4x4 to Kentucky from Arkansas in about 2 weeks what advice could you give me
Remove the rear driveshaft and the front driveshaft And if you want some Economy in your tow rig Buy a hydrogen generator hook it up and fill it for You Tube
Ill try that! No one has made this suggestion!
Easiest way to do it is take the two small screw loose on the front of the starter (old one)a large section will come off and you can easily access the bolt I learned this when a mobile mechanic came to do mine he said he would be done in 20mins and about a hour later he gave up and left (no charge) I'm a general contractor and I've never gave up I couldn't believe it so I grabbed a big sawzall blade and was going to cut it in half 😂but saw the two small screws and it came right apart
This is not an insult at all actually it’s a compliment Ignorance is bliss sometimes we’re a little bit too smart for own good
Wow
Thank you for this detailed video! I did this on a 2011 2500 Sprinter and took a shortcut. To work around some customization, I removed only the four front bolts. I had to drill two out and managed to unscrew one. I couldn't access the other three without damaging a custom cabinet. With that, I was able to flex the board enough to complete the job. That saved the custom work and saved me some effort also. So it isn't absolutely necessary to remove them all, in case that helps anyone.
Funny story. I just purchased a 2006 Ford Escort. This morning I went out to go to the store, but when I tried to start the car, it would not crank over. I panicked. Tried to jump it with my other car and had no luck. Then I came in and watched your video. About a minute into your video, you mentioned the key! Well, I remember the owner saying they just replaced the battery in one of the two keys they gave me. I tried the other key and it started right up!!! It looks like I have to program the key. Thanks for posting. I was about ready to call a tow truck.......
Thank you my friend