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On the surface this is just a radiator replacement video. Granted, the Vigor is a bit more challenging that other radiators I’ve done, mostly because of the rust. But this time I wanted to try something different and bring you the same video 2 ways. This is the first ‘Short version/Long version’ video that I’ve posted. If this format works out, I may do more of these in the future. Let me know your thoughts.
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I like the longer version, mainly because of the more detail for the do-it-yourselfer. Even if you were putting a radiator in other manufacture’s vehicles you could use this video for reference.
You have a gift for showing people how to repair their car….
[quote=”JTF” post=110739]I like the longer version, mainly because of the more detail for the do-it-yourselfer. Even if you were putting a radiator in other manufacture’s vehicles you could use this video for reference.
You have a gift for showing people how to repair their car….[/quote]
Thanks for your input. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.
I personally like the longer version, and here’s why…
1. I don’t watch your videos to learn how to fix cars, I watch them because I like hearing the little tips, tricks, and insights that you sprinkle throughout.
2. Short videos often cause DIYers to bite off way more than they can chew. Your videos have always given the viewer a very clear and realistic view of what they’re getting into. Rust and all.
I’ve been watching automotive related stuff since I was boy, and I do not kid when I say you have the best stuff I’ve seen. All while working on rusty cars that I don’t care about. What makes it so good? Because it’s REAL. Unlike that crap I grew up watching. You know what I’m talking about… the Hot Rod type shows that’d have two chuckle-heads installing a $10K crate motor in 3 minutes through the magic of editing. And 2.5 of those minutes were spent plugging a product.
With that said, I can understand your desire to produce some short form content. Considering that much of the internet has the attention span of a flea with ADHD.
Hey Eric, great video!
My question is regarding your recommendation to use air tools on rusted fasteners. When I started working on cars I was working with a friend of mines dad. He told me that he tries to avoid air tools on rusty nuts/bolts because of the risk of rounding them off/snapping them. When doing my friends exhaust (91 miata) I brought my impact to the fasteners before the cat and snapped them right off. Thankfully we didn’t have to reuse them.
I’d love to hear from you on this. Great video, as always!-Mike
I like the long also, it’s more step by step and for a weekend warrior that’s best!! However, if doing shorter means more video’s than by all means cut them down!
[quote=”Miata Mike” post=111066]Hey Eric, great video!
My question is regarding your recommendation to use air tools on rusted fasteners. When I started working on cars I was working with a friend of mines dad. He told me that he tries to avoid air tools on rusty nuts/bolts because of the risk of rounding them off/snapping them. When doing my friends exhaust (91 miata) I brought my impact to the fasteners before the cat and snapped them right off. Thankfully we didn’t have to reuse them.
I’d love to hear from you on this. Great video, as always!-Mike[/quote]
In my experience applying a twisting force to a rusty fastener makes it more likely to break off. The constant torque actually twists the head right off the fastener. You can just as easily round off fasteners with hand tools, that depends more on the socket you use. Quality name brand 6 pt sockets are much better than their cheap counterparts. Don’t use 12pt, you’re sure to round something off. Sometimes going to a different size and hammering it on will do the trick. Yes, you can also break the heads off when using an impact, but it’s much less likely in my experience as the ‘hammering’ action of the impact breaks the fastener loose in such a way that it is less likely to break. As for exhaust fasteners, I wouldn’t even attempt them without heat.
[quote=”1999b20″ post=111128]I like the long also, it’s more step by step and for a weekend warrior that’s best!! However, if doing shorter means more video’s than by all means cut them down![/quote]
I’ve actually considered making short versions of some of the existing long videos for just that reason. I’d still be posting the regular NEW repair videos on Fridays, but I would add in some short versions of older videos. I was thinking of doing that based on the response to this experiment. So far however, it seems that there’s more interest in the longer videos because they contain more detail.
Thanks for your input.
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