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Merv's Service Secrets
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I'm dusty but clever, and I love sharing DIY secrets and nerdy insights. Yep, with help from Helen, Margie and a hipster film student named Demille, I share my experiences with the world. And while doing that, I always throw in a mix of humor and fun.
But listen up! When you're doing REAL DIY, things don't always go smooth. So don't take anything I do as a recommendation to try it yourself. For Pete's sake, before attempting similar procedures, conduct extensive research and decide for yourself what the best, safest methods are.
This channel is all about collaboration and communication, so be sure to leave comments, criticisms, and your ideas on the best way to do things.
Join our community and join the conversation! Visit my website, visit my store, and be sure to join us for some MervServe adventures today.
But listen up! When you're doing REAL DIY, things don't always go smooth. So don't take anything I do as a recommendation to try it yourself. For Pete's sake, before attempting similar procedures, conduct extensive research and decide for yourself what the best, safest methods are.
This channel is all about collaboration and communication, so be sure to leave comments, criticisms, and your ideas on the best way to do things.
Join our community and join the conversation! Visit my website, visit my store, and be sure to join us for some MervServe adventures today.
Gear Shifter Cover Fix | Ford Mustang Perfect Repair & Tips for All Cars
Broken gear shifter cover? Watch how I fix an automatic gear shifter trim blind cover on a 2005-2009 Ford Mustang and make it look like new. This goes beyond the plain generic replacement cover and keeps the orange shift indicator intact. Many cars have this problem, so I also offer other ways to understand what gear you are in, depending on the make and model of your car.
HELPFUL TOOLS:
TORX SOCKET SET: amzn.to/3QNJ5jt
MUSTANG SHIFTER TRIM BLIND COVER: amzn.to/3MSI5d0
OTHER USEFUL VIDEOS:
S197 Ford Mustang Shifter Cover Removal: czcams.com/video/UiVSSSoLOlI/video.htmlsi=mH9TVoBUPgdTcOls
Broken Auto Shifter Trim Blind Covers are common on many older cars. This video demonstrates repair for replacing a Gear Shifter Trim Blind Cover On a on a 2004 - 2009 Ford Mustang s197 Gen 5 model and presents tips that may provide insights into how automatic gear shifter trim blind covers work and ways to fix them.
If your gear shift indicator is hard to read, this video also provides tips for many makes and models on how to know what gear your car is actually in, even if the indicator is broken.
Topics and vehicles related to this video include:
Lexus broken shifter slide plate
Gear lever cover replacement
Toyota
Honda
Chevy
Ford
Kia
Hyundai
... as well as overviews that relate to DIY car repair, used cars and older models in need of gear shifter covers, trim blind covers, shifter slide plates and more.
@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC inspired me to take on this job because he did a great video on how to remove the broken gear shifter cover. Martin is the man!
DISCLAIMER:
MervServe videos show you how we do things. I'm not telling you to do these things. I cannot guarantee this information will be used correctly by the viewer, nor am I suggesting it should be. Before attempting similar procedures, conduct extensive research and decide for yourself what the best, safest methods are. Merv's Service Secrets accepts no liability for any personal injury or property damage incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Merv's Service Secrets recommends safe practices and proper protection when working on projects requiring the use of tools and dangerous substances. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user. This video and all Merv's Service Secrets videos are for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult a professional or team of professionals for proper advice prior to attempting any do-it-yourself project, including repairs, recipes and installs that have been posted by Merv's Service Secrets and others. The fictitious names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents used in these productions are products of the producer’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we may receive a small commission, but that doesn't affect the price you pay. This helps support the channel and allows Demille to continue to make more videos like this, but more importantly it allows me to buy more cheap cigars & PBR. Thank you for the support!
HELPFUL TOOLS:
TORX SOCKET SET: amzn.to/3QNJ5jt
MUSTANG SHIFTER TRIM BLIND COVER: amzn.to/3MSI5d0
OTHER USEFUL VIDEOS:
S197 Ford Mustang Shifter Cover Removal: czcams.com/video/UiVSSSoLOlI/video.htmlsi=mH9TVoBUPgdTcOls
Broken Auto Shifter Trim Blind Covers are common on many older cars. This video demonstrates repair for replacing a Gear Shifter Trim Blind Cover On a on a 2004 - 2009 Ford Mustang s197 Gen 5 model and presents tips that may provide insights into how automatic gear shifter trim blind covers work and ways to fix them.
If your gear shift indicator is hard to read, this video also provides tips for many makes and models on how to know what gear your car is actually in, even if the indicator is broken.
Topics and vehicles related to this video include:
Lexus broken shifter slide plate
Gear lever cover replacement
Toyota
Honda
Chevy
Ford
Kia
Hyundai
... as well as overviews that relate to DIY car repair, used cars and older models in need of gear shifter covers, trim blind covers, shifter slide plates and more.
@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC inspired me to take on this job because he did a great video on how to remove the broken gear shifter cover. Martin is the man!
DISCLAIMER:
MervServe videos show you how we do things. I'm not telling you to do these things. I cannot guarantee this information will be used correctly by the viewer, nor am I suggesting it should be. Before attempting similar procedures, conduct extensive research and decide for yourself what the best, safest methods are. Merv's Service Secrets accepts no liability for any personal injury or property damage incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Merv's Service Secrets recommends safe practices and proper protection when working on projects requiring the use of tools and dangerous substances. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user. This video and all Merv's Service Secrets videos are for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult a professional or team of professionals for proper advice prior to attempting any do-it-yourself project, including repairs, recipes and installs that have been posted by Merv's Service Secrets and others. The fictitious names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents used in these productions are products of the producer’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we may receive a small commission, but that doesn't affect the price you pay. This helps support the channel and allows Demille to continue to make more videos like this, but more importantly it allows me to buy more cheap cigars & PBR. Thank you for the support!
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Your voice is killin me 😂😂😂 keep up the good work
pipes are fused. this just weakens everything.
First time seeing your videos and wow what a quality of video with clear explanations.
Welcome aboard!
Very well produced, edited and informative for that particular job. However if you are that far into it, you really should clean or replace the EGR valve. Yes is adds some time and frustration, but it should be done as well. The EGR cooler probably should be done as well, but that is a much more involved job.
Thanks for watching! Actually, I have a whole series of videos, including the EGR cooler. Check 'em out!
have you ever considered doing the on flight safety video for American Airlines?
Oh man you have a Jazz voice too, you should play music too, thanks for the video you made for us. Greetings from Italy
Saluti!
I don't even have a power washer all I have is a sponge and a bucket but I've watched the first few minutes of this video over 15 times 😂😂😂
Worth watching even if you don't need to fix something!
You are a gawd amongst men
Those assholes are right, nobody wants to hear a human voice anyway. Great video!! Solves my problem
Perv merv you are something else. You make my evening.
Love your videos but confused with this one. The point? Or just a contest to see how long it takes to burst?
Just a fun experiment. There are videos that show how a heatgun makes an egg explode. My approach was to show how long the egg could last if properly vented.
Mine came out better than I thought. I bought from another seller. They did a terrible job cutting the square out and I had cut a hair off both sides. My old one I first glue the cracked places even though I know I will glue the new one on. It came out very good. I used some lithium grease too on the working parts of the shifter. Even a little on the place where the handle goes on. I had a hardtime taking the handle off so I use the forked prt of a hammer to pull it off again. So now my shifter shifts smooth after lubing the metal parts of the shifting mechanism. So you verified what figured, glue the thing to the old one. I covered the whole old one with glue to reinforce it because if one part breaks the other part will probably break too. Thanks
The ending with the dancer was so cool ! Good job!
Great videos thank you for making these
Glad you like them!
😮 man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect. Well done. Entertaining!
Thanks!
Thank YOU! Much appreciated!
Excellent. From the intricate details and comparisons to the soothing deep voice. Almost fell asleep but was quickly re-engaged by the witty banter. Thanks for such a nice and precise video. 5 stars isn't enough. You need a Roku channel and a Netflix special my friend. Keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks again! I'm definitely going to keep plugging away at this. Can't let "the man" keep me down!
How about removing the jhook from the old hose and cutting the nee hose and insert the j hook ? Not sure it'll work but what the hell
Bless ya, brother
Ive seen another video where a guy replaced back thread piece and Nuts with a Hex Bolt, easier to take off
Interesting idea!
Have to admit, I watched a ton of videos on this repair, most were informative, but this was also entertaining!!! What A job!! Thx!!
Wow, thanks!
Sir, this is all wrong. My half 3rd cousin says all you need is a 2x4 and some acid. SMH
Hey, I think that feller might my fourth 2nd cousin! Is his name Rufus by any chance?
😂😂😂 make sure to throw out that tooth brush and bottle washer so no one will use it. Funny video!
Ha! Too funny!
What is the replacement hose size? Just ordered the fitting from ebay for 9.99, amazon jacked it to $18. Thank you! Much appreciated! What a terrible design #Greenworks, then to discontinue the hose, what a disposable business model.
The one I bought was called " 3200 PSI 25FT x 1/4 Inch Pressure Washer Hose - M22 14MM Replacement Hose "
This might be the best DIY channel I ever watched; subscribing now! And I am sharing with many!
Yay! Thank you!
Thank you, thank you thank you for this video! My family and I were leaving town and I had to do a last-minute emergency replacement of our garbage disposal, which decided to leak all over the place. While I was down there, I jarred one of the hoses for our RO system and it started to drip from one of the collets you describe in your video. Went to Home Depot and bought the tee fitting you described (more like nine dollars these days instead of the four dollars it was when you made this video). Cannibalized the fitting and had the drip fixed in five minutes. You saved me! Thanks.
I love success stories like that. Thanks for watching!
I am from Texas, what a lot of BS!!!!
Well done!
They all are cool
Great video Merv!!😅
I'm a little late... but your voice reminds me of the narrating voice on the old Duke's of Hazard show. And this video was/is perfectly done!
I can neither confirm nor deny any connection to that celebrity.
This is a great video. This car takes some work and it will eat your nerves. Part of the design of this car are not so smart especially the Winshield which is very easy to break and that cooler bracket on the bottom is just bad painful design not even necessary. I learned and done the head gasket alone and it was great for 23k miles now is running super rough misfiring cylinder 1,2. I’ve taken all off the manifold the cooler soaking overnight and the valve I gave a good cleaning,will see if this will solve my problem. The manifold was very dirty but after cleaning it only not a difference at all. After I took the egr valve off it was full of carbon on both ends. The design of the egr system is terrible as you have to keep doing it over and over.
Oil level should be half way up dipstick to minimise filling the intake.
Super entraining to watch
Glad you enjoyed
Finally have enough space to actually work on the car in the garage! Watched a lot of repair videos for Prius and Tundra - this my favorite. Thanks
Thanks COOP ...
Watching you made me wanna cuss. I came here to get this job done and not cuss. lol
2:32-2:55 "It's real obvious where the fan motor is." "Pause it. It's NOT obvious where the fan motor is. Put up a picture. Yeah, right there. It's obvious where the fan motor is."😂
Lay on your back on the passengers side and look up under the glove box. You'll see it. But it's not easy on your back. A total pain.
You made that manifold your bitch.
This guy is annoying takes forever to get to the point
When he started the second cut, i was out!!! Not close to what i needed!!
The best maintanance video i have ever seen!!! Thank you a lot guy!!!
Mechanic work can be so tedious. But I never thought when Sam Elliot narrates it, it can be so soothing
You sir, are incredible. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Keep up the good work.
Much appreciated!
I'd laugh about it if I was crying ... about it
Tip, put some petroleum jelly in the super glue cap, it will never stick and the nozzle will never clog. 👍
Great point!
You have a very soothing voice, I fell asleep 😀, don't worry I watched it again. I use Mr muscle oderless oven clean , works great and doesn't eat aluminium.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the detailed breakdown! Many other guides just say "buy hooks, place hooks, place records", but your measurements and displays are extremely helpful.
You are so welcome!