In this video I have a look at a customers 2004 Chevrolet 1500 that has a complaint of “running hot and no power.” Doesn’t take long to discover it is completely out of coolant. A $0.99 part sure can cause a lot of troubles down the road.
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Another satisfied customer for sure.
for a few cents more this manufacturer coukd have used a decent clamp. what they say the cost!!!…
Nice GULF hat!
A common problem he seems to run into is massive corrosion due to road salt. That adds up to major costs for a car owner. Don't they have sand or some other material they can use?
Whoa, Eric O.! No OE clam replacement? What's up with that? Looks like you weren't up for the challenge…
Same thing, but on my gas filler tube at the tank on a Ford Expedition. A bad clamp.
Good work mate
Tell them not to exceed radiator cap pressures 16psi you can damage components.
Check that outlet for cracks too.
It's our duty to keep unsafe vehicles off the road.
Photo document it
Inform the customer then disable it and push it out.
If you want to fix the leak that's up to you.
Just hope the frame doesn't break when he's passing your family on the road. 30 year mechanic, ASE college trained
I have the Astro pressure tester that hooks to shop air. Saves all that pumping. 😉