Wicked 1968 Charger Blows Up - What Went Wrong?
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A new customer brought this classic 440 Charger to Nick for a new gasket and a tune-up.. but it turned out to be so much worse than that. Plus, Mike's Coronet gets a test drive, without brakes! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Nicks a real old school car guy, no brakes no problem, cause he understands how to stop a vehicle, especially w that gearing, and first gear, lesser men would fail
A lot of people think that you can just throw parts together and roll but that's not how it works. Nick reminds me of my dad,my dad taught me a lot about mechanics and my uncle did as well. There's a lot that goes into building an engine. Nick will get it purring again.
Just great to see old skool mechanics keeping real old skool cars alive. They are still the best cars with real characteristics. Thumbs up guys,
My dad had a 69 GTX with the 440 super commando. I can remember helping him working on it,I was 7 at the time and it amazes me the amount of time he took to explain what he wanted me to do. I miss that car so much,riding in the car with my dad and wrenching on it with him. Good times man good times.
It’s always hard, expensive and time consuming to screw them together but it only take seconds for them to come apart.
Nick knows what to do
John Johnson Yup, usually requires 2nd, extra fuel injector to be activated along with Nitrous
Not A Mechanic ,But Nitrous & Fuel Injection,Doesn't Sound Like a Good Combo.Street Drag Slicks on Back ,So Probably Drag Strip Car.
Hats off to George, well done sir. You wear a lot of hats, your audio is outstanding because you narrate when the shop is noisy and you mic the crew well, the video editing is interesting, you do a great job as Keeper of the Story and somehow enough light. You have been in the dyno room with some big sounds and a lot going on. You have endured adverse conditions and yet make every episode special and colossal. Thank you Nick for making it all happen with George so we can enjoy with you!
It’s heart warming to see how many people love you.
It's truly a passion with you love these old cars I do too they don't make them like that anymore keep up the good work brother and your standards as well like that you run a clean tight shop with mechanics that want to do right you can tell they love you man LOL!!
The only engine I truly hate from Chrysler 3.7 L I hate it they had to build it and hurry I realize I realize that man they made a mistake and they put that engine so many cars I hate that engine LOL I turn wrenches to
I love this guy. He takes all the screw up cars and makes them right. I wish I could hang with this guy and just learn and remember when I worked on Mopars when I was younger.....
Thinking outside of the box. Words to live by and what truly makes a hot-rodder.
A big thank you to George from myself and all of Nick's fans for all the work you do to bring us these great videos and of course to Nick and the team for allowing us into your workshop to see what new and exciting builds you are working on..... 👍🏻😃
While modifying a '62 chevy 4X4 brake system for power assist dual master cylinder recently, I discovered that a lot of replacement brake master cylinders, these days don't come with internal residual pressure valves, some aren't even machined for them, which means adding inline residual pressure valves, 2 lb. for disks, 10 lb. for drums.
Nick, I am a 60 year old disabled veteran and your videos put a smile on my face. Thank you for taking the time to be a part of so many people s life. Especially mine!! Have a wonderful day. Sorry, I really like Mopar, but I really love Corvettes!!!!
David Terceira. Thank you very much for being one of those who risked all to make a difference; and more importantly, for coming back. Nothing wrong with liking Corvettes. My favorite is the 68 Stingray with 427 RAT. I remember when they first came out. The first one I ever saw was blue...so, it's gotta be blue, with a Rat.
God bless you Sir and thank you for your service dedication and loyalty to America.
The very first muscle car I ever rode in was a 68 coronet RT. 440 automatic. That was it. My life was forever changed. It was 1990 and I was15. Up until that point I was basically a troubled kid with no real direction in life. Thanks to that car and the owner,who became a mentor to me, I found a direction to take. Not sure if perpetually broke due to a car addiction is the best direction, but at least Im not in jail or a drunk/druggie, which is the direction I was starting to take. In all seriousness, mopars will forever be my passion, and the 68 RT coronet will always hold a special place in my heart. Cheers Nick
I always wondered who the MASTERMIND was behind the scene doing SUCH AN AWESOME JOB IN VIDEO /SOUND and EDITING. THANKS GEORGE........... YOU ARE SO TALENTED. The video segment where you're in the test car filming with a giant selfie stick was EPIC!!!!!!!!! Your voice-over is GREAT. Thanks George for making Nick's Garage so enjoyable!!!
Thank you Ken.
You gotta love Nick. Jumps in the Dodge R/T, doesn't have brakes, no fuel, can't see out the windshield, takes it for a test ride anyway! Another great video Nick!
"Man, maybe we should have cleaned the windshield eh?"......nahhhhh, let'er rip brother! lol....
His insurance agent doesn't need to see this video.
I think his agent gave a thumbs up before I did!
Don't need brakes with compression lol
Nick lives with danger.
Nick runs an Emergency Room for cars. The patient usually shows up in extremis, without an intact engine, brakes, etc. The good news is that Nick can save the patient. Just pay his bill.
Thank you George for all your professional work. Without you there would be no Nicks garage as we know it.
Yes sir Nick. You get all that mail, flags etc. because WE LOVE YOU NICK. You are the Deal Deal. " Old school home of new muscle " Owned and run by an old school dude with knowledge, skill and good humor wrenching NEW school muscle to be just as awesome muscle. Thanx Nick. Oh and P.S. - Great work George.
Van. Thank you Van.
Nick, Keep up the good job, I am in Virginia in the US and in about 1980 I was working in a Oldsmobile dealership servicing used cars and I had a Ford Granada with about 65 thousand miles and I had it on the lift and started it and put it in gear and when I pushed the brake pedal the back tires did not even slow down and after I searched the problem the brake line tee on top of the rear end was never drilled all the way through from the factory, 65 ths. miles they drove with no rear brakes and of coarse brand new rear shoes no dust on them, I have never forgot that one, keep up the good work,
Dave
That's almost never heard of with so many miles without rear brakes
Husband and wife are awesome bringing nick that picture, big thumbs up.?
These video's really show us the inside story of muscle car ownership, the joys and pitfalls. Let's thank Nick for his patience in helping lesser mortals in keeping these beasts alive.
Detonation and lean conditions possible piston flaw (hot spot effective like a glow plug) on that second cylinder back but the front one is Common lean over-heat/pressure/NOS failure usually caused by expansion of the rings farther than the gap can allow. Maybe the ring gap on that one wasn't to spec (especially for NOS). But one thing sticks out more than any other thing noticed and that is he had installed a SPACER under the throttle body that is because he had a nitrous plate in there and removed it (the real culprit here) Nick saw it and he knows he just don't want to call the customer out on camera. It never pays to shame the customer. Customer needs to get better tuning done prior to use of nitrous and let the builder know in the beginning he plans to spray it so the rings can be gapped properly for the intended use.
That's one for customer states...😂
I love this peaceful music on this video.
HI NICK, WAS WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL AND USE TO RACE AND REBUILD ENGINES BACK IN MY YOUNGER DAYS....I WAS BORN IN LAVAL IN THE SIXTIES I BEEN LIVING IN FLORIDA SINCE 1969 YOU BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES FOR ME THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE ON DECADES OF EXPERIANCE
First time I've seen this. I'm an instant fan. This man is the real deal. And down-to-earth, honest as the day is long, and appreciative of the approval he receives. I'm all in👍😊❤
I love the whine of the transmissions and differentials in old cars. Its like they are talking to you. New cars don't do that unless they are broken.
Nick you should do an episode on how George got the job of filming your garage and how you started your CZcams channel. I'm curious to know.
A Romeo. George, did you read this comment? LOL
Man I so bad wanna hang out with Nick. He has a lot of knowledge a guy could tap into. And I just love his personality. Great guy from what I can see. Great show Nick
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Always cringe to see the damage that can happen to those engines when it goes very wrong, but know they are in good hands now. Loved the ride in the Coronet..especially after seeing that motor on the Dyno, but got to get some brakes on that car, lol. Huge Shoutout to George for all the hard work capturing it for us, and please film it all! Can't be too much for us devotees of the channel, like seeing the back lights and window going into the Kowalski project.
Nick, we appreciate you more than you know. Regardless of brand, muscle cars are a labor of love. Glad there are a few of us old fossils around to show these kids how to get it done . LOL. Take care buddy.
that's a seriously good idea @Nick's Garage to wear shirts that other people send you. You're respecting another person's / family's business and helping other's in the process. Your name is known and respected. Cheers
I stumbled across this channel by accident looking up how to install a 6" lift kit on my 1994 chevy k1500, lift kit is collecting dust because I'm to busy enjoying watching you Nick and Crew, my first vehicle was a 1970 Dodge step side utility truck with a Slant 6, been love sick since, I've enjoyed learning from you, just wish I could come sweep your floors for some free advice. Will work for free. Thanks Nick.
You're a great old school mechanic that's stayed up with technology, atta boy 👍👍👍👍
Nick, You and your crew are outstanding. Your appeal comes from the respect of your skills and your old school demeanor. JUST FIX IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT! Thanks for being there!
i feel your pain Nick. i am a Gunsmith and build custom Rifles and Pistols and also do general repairs. you can not believe the things i have seen customers do to firearms in the last 24 years trying to be their own Gunsmith and save a buck or trying to be a hobby Gunsmith.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! If it's broke, take it to Nick! I love watching your channel, please keep it coming. Thanks Nick for the Monday fun! Also, the couple from Vermont are very nice people. A part of your extended family! 👍
Alex G 🤓
these people are heroes to history. preserving our greatest achievements in the automotive world.these old cars made new, are beautiful..
True automotive engineers. One can truly learn from Nick's Garage University.
We love you too Nick and company!!! Thanks for sharing and keeping our old beauties alive. ▪☆☆☆▪
Hey Nick; you are a blessing in a world of division and chaos!! Thank you!!!
Such a great experience to visit Nick’s Garage. They’re all so welcoming!
It was great having you come by. Thanks for making the (long) trip. 🚘🇨🇦
Seems it's" Nick's World Famous Garage" now!! Well deserved!!!
Wacky awesome camera work during that Coronet drive. Is that a camera on a telescoping stick? Fantastic, no matter what. :D
Thanks. Yes, it’s some new gear we picked up to try and turn up the boost on the videos a little. 👍🎥
@@NicksGarage You captured some videogame angles on that drive. Amazing! :D
Be sure and check the gear grease in trans on the cornet before he drives it to texas and the rear end.
I always wondered if it's more important to be able to stop or go...Nick just answered that.
Nick, George, and Vasily,.......hell of a team!
I’d say too lean and spark plugs firing too hot? But we all know we have Nick’s Garage detectives on job to figure it out!
Awesome video, thanks, Nick!
The camera work when Nick was driving the R/T, HOW in Heavens name did George do that?! First it's outside and high above, then down and still on the right side, then inside, front seat, back seat then outside the left side, AWESOME Work George!
Small hand held drone by the guy in the back seat takes it from one window and puts it out the other
Back in the day when 1970s trim/body parts were still available from the dealer I would often receive parts that would not fit. I was told that production line rejects are sold as body shop parts. Since the parts were special order the dealer would not accept returns.
Yep. Lean map on EFI. Roast pistons, fill crankcase with fuel, light and boom.
Nick. Such a respectful guy. Love this Guy!
The reason he doesn't get any quick fixes is because he's so good so when something big goes wrong there's only one place to stop..... Nick's garage
@@PabloDiablo682 it was not built at nicks , only brought in after it broke
@@PabloDiablo682 he didn't build the motor and he didn't put the EFI on the motor please pay attention to the video
After you run out of room for the flags in your shop. How about creating a fixture for the flags that you can flip thru, like old times when you went to a store and flipped thru posters for your walls.
First time commenting here, but i have been watching for a long time now. Great job as usual and ive gotta hand it to George the cameraman/editor/narrator for the outstanding quality in all departments. We have upcoming David Attenborough here.
Ryder. When I run out of space, I will use your idea. Thanks.
Nice,I'm currently doing a caterpillar c15 has 2valves broken off and jammed into piston, Customer installed his own injector,left valve bridge off reinstalling actuators,tic tic tic bang!
I have to say, Nick you know what your doing and it shows, but I love Basili, he is like me learning some 30 years ago.Learning from the best in the business!!
Fantastic channel, Love to watch when i get time.
Stays on track with the jobs and that makes it even more interesting.
I always like this show with Vitalie measuring the bore within tape measure. Always cracks me up. He was comedic. I probably spelled his name wrong.
I had a Pontiac Bonneville 428 years ago. Raced a 396 impala down the highway. Temperature light came on but it was too late. One piston went into full meltdown. It caught on fire too.
Kurt, 428 years ago ? damn, you are really old.
@@normhodgkinson6965 That very funny. 🤣
How ironic My car has broken down but I have a tonic Nick s Garage fixes cars They're superstars. 440 blown out Whats it about Nick and Vasily are about to find out and when it comes to quarter mile runs They've got the clout. The damage amazed me That's just plum crazy! Pay the money don't take fright Only Nick and the crew can build it right Hope the customer feels alright and the money ain't too tight! Done properly things take time cutting corners it's gonna break off the line Once Nick does a job It'll work just fine!
Roberto Carlos nice Jingle 😀😊 It has a Ring to it
@@chrischiampo7647 Hey Chris it's what I do When I see good content I'll rhyme for you It's the least I can do for Nick and the crew =)
Love your channel my friend, it's a true honor to watch you at work. Any Mopar person ot friend I know Love's your channel, we can talk about episodes for hours wow, So glad someone shared this channel with me. I'm bringing my 1971 Chrysler 300 to you to rebuild and tub it, at least move the rear in 3" inches or so each side, will call ahead and discuss, thank you for the great content 💯👍👍👍
Nick, You are a great mechanic!!! You do a great job on the cars!! Hard to find a guy like you today!!! Keep up the good work.Mark
Just thinking, theorizing about that one piston with the hole in it. Given the position of the hole, it appears to have been burned by the spark plug electrode. A high capacity igition system , combined with a damaged spark plug (lacking a proper gap to fire across) would make the arc directly contact the piston at TDC. The massive voltage to the piston dome successively burned the piston face, eventually melting a hole through it. Afterwhich, the pressurized air/fuel mixture was forced into the crankcase, and eventually detonated (ie, the massive backfire). The resultant internal pressure blew up under the piston rings and broke the landing on the other piston. My guess - there's other broken piston grooves on the other bank of cylinders, plus internal damage to the block.
Would too lean a fuel mix, lead to the plugs failing? and exacerbating issues? (In your opinion, a possibility? )
hole in piston was in hot spot area of piston.
spot softened and pressure blew a hole. aloominium ain't very strong and has quite low softening temperatures - just like the steel in the Twin Towers on 9/11.
Nick, you make me remember my day in Auto Parts, making things work when no parts exist. I loved that job!
Back when the auto parts houses had a machine shop and countermen that could actually find that hard part or come up with an option and they did it without any computer at all. Autozone counterman a few weeks ago told me there were no brake hoses on my 2000 Silverado. Told me it was hard lined all the way. I walked out.
ran lean, melted a hole in the second piston, overheated 1st one, pinched the top ring, filled crankcase with fuel, then b00m.
My suspicion is someone was tinkering with nitrous oxide... and they conveniently didn't mention it to you.
how can vasila not know what a melted leaned out piston looks like? LOL!
That would be my guess too.
I agree 100% someone forgot to tell the whole story.. LEAN and Nitro
He cant tell because he isnt a real mechanic. He is a tv mechanic....
Why would he tell. He has nothing to gain if he does. He's just going to fix the motor and move on as to what the customer requests.
Hahaha! Vasily's $5 precision tape measure is the best!! 🤣
badcactus72 lol, “close enough...”
Oklahoma loves Nick's
Thanks, Oklahoma. We love you.
I love that Duster ! 😆😆😆😆Challenger too !!😀😀😀.Mr Nick . I love your show you know motors well
Nick isn't the Oily Man. He's the Magic Man!
Thanks once again Nick as always. Vasili will be a very wise man if he buys a Mopar in there very near future.
That looks like a nitrous hole in that piston. The ragtop GTO is slick, love your channel Nick!
Me suspects nitrous! And somebody has not told the whole story!.
customer never tells the whole story
68 Charger from the factory was a very nice car, great paint finish very nice interior.
Who is worried about mileage when you get in these vehicles? LOL I love the six pack intake, with the 2300 series Holley carburetors. Screw mileage it's about hearing that Roar hahaha . Ditch the EFI, toss on a 6 pack intake .
What are you trying to do, beat a Hellcat?
I am looking forward to seeing this blown up 440 investigated and rebuilt.
@Malcolm Reynolds But it is numbers matching.
Yall ste talking about 2 different cars the cornet does not have efi or headers it has manifolds and it is numbers matching the red car that is purple is the molded race car
@Stimpy&Ren . You said it, Panagiamou.
“But the thing is, let’s get it running.” Nice.
A lot of custom re-engineering in this shop. Nick is a true craftsman.
keep up the good work you guys are amazing . isnt it amazing the crap u run into from other people trying to fix it themselves . love the kowalski car
Intake spacers are because they are running a 383 intake on a wider 440 block. Looks like detonation damage caused by the EFI leaning out.
Spacers are 2 additional gaskets to fail and go lean. Not good. Needs RB manifold for RB block. Agree with you.
Hahaha, great to see some love for South Australia as a proud South Aussie ;)
i can tell you exactly what happened. the guy had the throttle body flooding fuel into the engine, and it filled the crankcase full of gas, and it exploded. as far as the pistons, i have no idea. hydro-lock maybe.
Hillarious to se vasily laughing while nick checks the real bore.
Nick, I'm loving that red Coronet. Keep us updated on the progress!
Thanks George Great Videography The Floating Above And Around The Red Coronet Was Really Impressive Like Hovering Above It 😀😊😎👍🏼
Come on all you Aussies, get an Aussie R/T Charger to Nicks shop. That's an R/T Charger by Chrysler, not Dodge. DO IT!. Nick and Vasile will LOVE to see one of these Beautiful cars in their shop.. 300 HP 6 Cylinder with triple Webers, plus the glorious design and interior..
Also, Vasiles tape measure joke was very funny!.
Been playing with Muscle Car
Era Viechles For Years....
Nick Is a Man of the Cloth....
And then some...
God Bless Ya Buddy...
I enjoyed the video. But the new camera view out side the car was wounderful. Great shots... Cant wait for the next video
another great show Nick, your right hand man (mechanic) is fun to watch too :-)
Never a dull minute at Nick's.
50 thousand dollar rebuild ,GREAT WORK NICK
Ha ha ...another bolt in the head...that was a good one, love the channel and your camera guy is getting creative ..way to go guys. Nick needs.his own prime time ...car show
383 manifold on a 440 …...using spacers - vacuum leak....ran lean …..boom
Out of curiosity, why would they do this? Are those original int manf hard to find or just don't flow as well.
That was the first thing i noticed too. B manifold on RB block!! Not proper at all.
Indy cylinder heads some require spacers
LOVE THE B BODIES, THEY ARE A BLAST TO DRIVE....
What a AWESOME DODGE
Nick your the man. Thanks for your videos i love watching from way down here in Texas.
Last year I got a 71 Dart 360 come in with a back fire so bad it blew gaskets out and even bent the oil pan. Carburetor car high performance 360 . New engine build my had someother shop. They kept trying to start it until the final big boom. After that it comes to my shop. I found the new fuel pump was dumping fuel into the engine oil and oil pan.
I pulled the engine to rebuild it, what a mess I found, half the rods were put on the piston wrong, tapper on rods turned wrong for the crankshaft. You just never know what someone else has done.
Mopar or NO CAR!! Love the show nick. I have TWO SRT8,s a Charger and a Magnum. Mopar till we die!!
You're a good little consumer, aren't you.
I did a simple head gasket job on a 72 caddy....got it all back together except for one carb screw....just could not find that screw, so I replaced it with one from junk parts....when I started it it smoked like a bad diesel.....later found that carb screw embedded in a piston.....it happens
Nick is Top Shelf,, Great fella.
I love you Nick with all your problems solving you're the greatest Nick keep up the great work and God bless hope to see you at the dream cruise this year with the Kowalski looks like you're getting close to getting it done God bless you and your family your friend Benny from Detroit
Benny. I will be on vacation in August, and will miss the cruise. I am looking forward to coming to Detroit to meet you with the Kowalski project in September. I hope you do not mind that I cannot make the cruise. I will keep in touch with you Benny.
Nick you are truly a class act.your channel was one of the first that I subscribed to your skills are second to none and I love watching.
Tuning is such a fine art. A Set of headers I had for 302 HO Ford had bungs welded into each of the runners for EGT probes. I mean if your searching for refinement whilst making power you need to understand so many parameters. AndI think understanding knock conditions is little tricky with older V8's.
That is why you are the best nick