Under The Hood show May 4, 2026

Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice

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Company

Berkeley One Classics

They’re a sponsor that offers car insurance for classic/collector cars. The show is basically saying “this is who to check out” for that insurance.

Term

replica OEM wheels

These are replacement wheels made to look like the wheels your car originally came with from the factory. They’re not the exact factory part, but they’re meant to fit and look similar.

Brand

Road Ready Wheels

Road Ready Wheels sells wheel replacements that look like the factory wheels your car came with. They’re usually cheaper than buying the exact original parts.

Company

car dash part

They’re advertising a place to buy used car parts. The point is that they have lots of parts in stock and can ship them quickly.

Term

recalls

A recall is a fix the car company offers because they found a problem with certain cars. If your car is included, you can usually get the repair done for free.

Term

VIN number

Your VIN is like your car’s fingerprint. By entering it, you can find out if your specific car has any recalls or fixes that apply to it.

Company

safercar.gov

Safercar.gov is a government website where you can check if your car has safety recalls. You enter your car’s VIN to see what applies to your exact vehicle.

Term

airbag recall

An airbag recall means there’s a safety issue with how the airbags work. If your car is affected, you’ll want to get it fixed so the airbags can do their job in a crash.

Term

transmission recall

A transmission recall means there’s a problem with the car’s shifting/gear system. If it can’t shift properly, the car may not drive correctly and could strand you.

Brand

GMC

GMC is the car brand here. The point is that the customer should go to a GMC dealer/service shop to get the recall fixed for free.

Term

no crank

“No crank” means the engine doesn’t even start turning over when you try to start the car. That usually points to the battery or the electrical parts that tell the starter to work.

Term

cranks, runs and stalls

This means the engine turns over, starts, and then immediately dies. Often it’s because the car isn’t getting fuel reliably after the initial start.

Term

starter fluid

Starter fluid is a spray you can use to help an engine catch fire and start. If the car only runs with it, that’s a clue the normal fuel system isn’t working right.

Term

pump drive module

This module is like the controller for the fuel pump. If it’s bad, the pump may not get the right power or control signals, so the car can start briefly and then die.

Term

dormant unit

They’re talking about swapping in a replacement module that wasn’t active before. After installing a module, it may need to be set up so the car can use it correctly.

Company

dealership

A dealership is the official service shop for that car brand. They have special diagnostic tools and procedures that can help pinpoint which electronic parts are really causing the problem.

Term

fuel pump

The fuel pump is what sends gas from the gas tank to the engine. If it’s not working right, the engine might start and then shut off, or it may not start at all.

Term

scanner

A scanner is a tool that plugs into the car to read error messages from the computer. It helps the mechanic figure out what’s wrong without guessing.

Term

codes

“Codes” are like the car’s error messages. If the computer isn’t seeing a problem, you might get no codes even though the car still has a drivability issue.

Term

crank, no start

“Crank, no start” means the starter spins the engine, but the engine won’t actually run. Often it’s because the engine isn’t getting the right fuel or spark.

Term

fuel pressure gauge

A fuel pressure gauge is a tool that checks how strongly the fuel system is pushing gas to the engine. If the pressure is wrong, the car may not start or may die right away.

Term

annoyed light

This “annoyed light” is a special test light used to see if the car is telling the fuel injectors to spray. If it blinks while cranking and then stops, the computer is likely turning the system off.

Term

scan data

Scan data is the real-time readout from the car’s computer. It can show what the computer is doing—like whether it’s allowing fuel and spark—or if it’s shutting things down.

Term

injectors

Injectors are the parts that spray fuel into the engine. The computer turns them on and off in quick pulses—so watching injector activity helps diagnose why the engine won’t keep running.

Concept

security thing

This is the car’s anti-theft system. If it doesn’t recognize the key or authorization, it can stop the engine from continuing to run by cutting off fuel or injector command.

Term

fuel injector

Fuel injectors are small valves that spray gasoline into the engine. If the computer turns one off, that part of the engine may not get fuel, so the car can run poorly or not start.

Term

security issue

Cars have an anti-theft system that can stop the engine from running if something doesn’t look right. Here, the idea is that the car’s security system is preventing fuel from being delivered.

Term

Bi-directional controls are special scan-tool commands that can actively test parts of the car. Instead of only reading error messages, the tool can try turning a pump or other component on to see if it works.

Term

Injector pulse

Injector pulse is the signal that tells the fuel injector when to spray fuel. If there’s no injector pulse, the engine computer may be stopping fuel delivery, so checking it helps find the real cause.

Term

fuel pressure at that rail

The fuel rail is like a small pressurized pipe that feeds fuel to the injectors. Measuring pressure there tells you if the fuel system is working properly.

Car

Cadillac Xts

They’re talking about their 2014 Cadillac XTS. The car is making a bumping noise in the front, and they also had problems with the power seat and power mirror.

Part

power steering rack

The power steering rack helps your steering move smoothly and with less effort. If it’s worn out, it can make noises when you drive or turn.

Term

power assist automatic parking function

This is a feature that helps the car steer itself into a parking space, using sensors and power steering help. If something in the car’s electronics is acting up, this feature can be affected too.

Term

reflash

Reflashing is like updating the computer software in the car. It can fix steering problems if the issue is caused by a software or calibration glitch.

Brand

GM part

A “GM part” is the official replacement part made to GM’s specifications. It can be more reliable for fit and function than some aftermarket options.

Term

reprogram

Reprogramming means changing what the car’s steering computer is told to do. If the problem is caused by settings or software, this can fix it without new parts.

Term

electric power steering units

Electric power steering uses a motor to help you steer. If it’s not set up right, it can cause strange vibrations or noises, and updating the settings can help.

Term

certified used part

A certified used part is a used component that’s been checked and approved to be in good shape. It can cost less than new, but with more confidence than an unknown used part.

Term

remanufactured racks

A remanufactured steering rack is an older rack that gets rebuilt and tested so it works like it should. It usually costs less than a brand-new one.

Company

Dorman Products

Dorman Products makes replacement parts for cars, including remanufactured steering components. They’re often cheaper than buying brand-new, while still being rebuilt to work properly.

Term

aftermarket version

An aftermarket part is made by a company other than the car’s original manufacturer. It can be cheaper, but it’s important to check who rebuilt it and what warranty you get.

Term

bulletin

A bulletin is like the manufacturer’s “playbook” for a specific problem. It tells the shop what to look for and what fix usually works, so you’re less likely to pay for guesswork.

Term

program it

Programming here means the shop uses tools to update the car’s computer with the manufacturer’s recommended fix. It’s usually done when there’s a known issue and a specific update to try.

Company

GM

GM is the car company behind many vehicles. Here, they’re saying the fix might be done with an update to the car’s computer instead of replacing hardware.

Term

independent shop

An independent shop is a non-dealer repair place. They can often still get the same official repair information and software updates, so you may pay less than at the dealership.

Term

software to program your car

This is the computer program the shop uses to talk to your car and install the update. Without the right software, they can’t reliably apply the manufacturer’s fix.

Term

rack replacement

Rack replacement means replacing a key steering part (the steering rack). It’s a bigger, more expensive repair than a software update, so the caller is hoping the update works first.

Car

2006 Ford F-150

This is a Ford pickup truck from 2006. The caller says it has a manual gearbox, and the problem seems to happen when they release the clutch.

Term

V6

V6 means the engine has six cylinders. It’s a common engine type that usually runs smoothly and fits well in many vehicles.

Term

five-speed manual transmission

This is a stick shift with five forward gears. You use the clutch pedal to change gears and control how the engine power reaches the wheels.

Term

reverse

Reverse is the gear you use to back up. If the problem happens in reverse too, it suggests the clutch isn’t working smoothly.

Term

clutch engaging

Clutch engagement is when the clutch connects the engine to the transmission so the car can move in gear. If it engages too quickly (like “after only about an inch”), it can cause jerking, stalling, or a “popping” feel when you release the pedal.

Term

popping the clutch

“Popping the clutch” is when the clutch grabs suddenly instead of smoothly. That can make the truck jerk and may lead to stalling.

Term

clutch was very sensitive

“Sensitive clutch” means it starts working almost immediately when you lift your foot. If it’s too sensitive, the truck can stall because it’s grabbing too soon.

Term

fuel control module

This module helps control how fuel gets to the engine. If it fails, the engine may not get the fuel it needs, so the vehicle may crank but won’t start.

Term

fuel delivery

Fuel delivery just means the engine is actually getting fuel. If something in the fuel system fails, the engine can crank but won’t start because it isn’t receiving fuel.

Term

clutch master and slave cylinder

The clutch uses fluid pressure to move parts. The master cylinder makes the pressure and the slave cylinder uses it to push the clutch. If one starts to fail, the clutch may not fully release.

Term

throw out bearing

When you press the clutch pedal, a bearing helps push the clutch to disengage. If it doesn’t move far enough, the car may not behave correctly when you try to start or shift.

Part

clutch cover

This is the part that squeezes the clutch disc so the engine and transmission connect. If it doesn’t release correctly, the car can feel wrong when you shift, and the clutch assembly usually needs replacement.

Part

internal slave cylinder

This is a small hydraulic part that helps the clutch release when you press the pedal. If it’s inside the transmission area, it can be harder to reach, so repairs can cost more.

Term

bore scope

A bore scope is basically a tiny camera that can peek inside hard-to-reach areas. It helps the mechanic see what’s going on before taking everything apart.

Term

hydraulics

Here, “hydraulics” means the fluid system that moves the clutch parts. If there’s a leak or damage, the clutch won’t work right, so they may need to fix more than just the clutch itself.

Term

straight stick

“Straight stick” means the truck has a manual transmission. Manual cars use a clutch pedal and clutch parts, so when something fails, the repair usually involves the clutch system.

Term

EcoBoost

EcoBoost is Ford’s name for many of its turbocharged engines. The speaker is saying the older engine setup is different from the newer EcoBoost versions, which can change what you see in the real world.

Car

Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is another pickup truck model. They’re using it as an example of where they’ve seen the same kind of manual setup, which is rare in newer trucks.

Term

clutch sticky

If the clutch feels “sticky,” it doesn’t separate cleanly when you press the pedal. That can make the car shift poorly or not fully disengage.

Term

disengaged

Disengaged means the clutch is fully separating the engine from the gearbox. If it doesn’t disengage, shifting gets difficult and the car may feel jerky.

Term

two-wheel drive

Two-wheel drive means only one axle (front or rear) is powered. That can make repairs easier because there’s less drivetrain stuff in the way.

Term

tranny

“Tranny” is just a casual way to say “transmission,” the gearbox that sends power to the wheels. Removing it is often needed for clutch or drivetrain repairs.

Term

transfer case

A transfer case is a part that sends power to both the front and rear axles on 4WD trucks. If you don’t have one (like on 2WD), repairs are usually simpler.

Term

348

“348” is shorthand for a specific V8 engine size used by Chevrolet. When you replace an engine, you need to make sure the replacement matches the right engine type.

Term

409

“409” is shorthand for a large V8 engine size used by Chevrolet. It matters because different engines can have different internal specs that affect fit and operation.

Term

C60 Chevy trucks

“C60” refers to a specific Chevrolet truck line. Engines from that kind of truck can be set up differently than car engines, which can affect the swap.

Term

truck engines

Truck engines are built and tuned a bit differently than car engines. When swapping one into a different vehicle, the differences can affect how it runs and what parts you need.

Term

compression

Compression is how tightly the engine squeezes the fuel/air mixture before it ignites. More compression can make more power, but it can also make the engine harder to run safely without the right setup.

Term

horsepower

Horsepower is a number that describes how strong an engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can accelerate harder, assuming the rest of the drivetrain is set up to use it.

Term

crankshafts

The crankshaft is the main rotating shaft inside the engine. It’s what turns the piston motion into the spinning motion that powers the car.

Term

camshafts

The camshaft controls when the engine’s valves open and close. That timing affects how the engine makes power—either more at low RPMs or more at higher RPMs.

Term

heads

The heads are the top parts of the engine where the valves are. Changing the heads can change how well the engine breathes and where it makes power.

Term

RPMs

RPM tells you how fast the engine is spinning. Engines can be tuned to make more power at lower RPMs or higher RPMs.

Term

torque curve

The torque curve is a chart of how strong the engine feels at different engine speeds. A “different torque curve” means the engine pulls harder in a different RPM range.

Term

Duramax

Duramax is a type of diesel engine used in some GM trucks. The hosts are saying these engines are often tuned to run at lower speeds to last longer.

Term

motor mounts

Motor mounts hold the engine in place inside the car or truck. If you put a different engine in, you may need different mounts so it fits correctly and doesn’t shake.

Term

drive pulleys

Drive pulleys are the spinning wheels on the front of the engine that run belts for accessories. If you change engines, you may need the right pulleys so everything spins correctly.

Term

remanufacturer

A remanufacturer is a shop that takes a used engine and rebuilds it with new or refurbished parts. They can make it run well again, but the process usually isn’t cheap.

Company

car-part.com

car-part.com is a website where you can buy used car parts. You enter your car info and it helps match parts that should fit.

Term

aftermarket OEM replica wheels

Aftermarket wheels are made by companies other than the automaker. “OEM replica” means they’re designed to resemble the original factory wheels and usually mount the same way.

Term

TPMS sensors

TPMS sensors are small devices in the wheels that track tire pressure. If you swap wheels, you usually need to move these sensors over so your dashboard doesn’t keep warning you.

Term

steel wheels

Steel wheels are made from steel, and they’re usually heavier than aluminum wheels. They’re often chosen because they’re durable and can be cheaper.

Term

aluminum alloy

Aluminum alloy wheels are wheels made from aluminum mixed with other metals. They’re often lighter than steel wheels, which can be a benefit for how the car feels.

Term

Aftermarket wheels

Aftermarket wheels are replacement wheels made by other brands, not the car’s original manufacturer. They can save money, but you have to make sure they fit your specific car.

Term

storage months

“Storage months” are times when you keep the car parked and not driving it (like winter). Some insurance plans don’t cover stored cars unless you set it up correctly.

Term

agreed value policy

An agreed value policy means you and the insurer agree on a price for the car ahead of time. If something happens, you don’t have to argue about the value after the fact.

Term

homeowners policy

A homeowners policy is insurance for your house. The host is saying it often doesn’t cover your car when it’s stored for the winter.

Company

motor medics

“Motor medics” is the name of the show’s help line/segment where you can call for automotive assistance.

Company

First Brands

They’re talking about a company called First Brands. It got tied up in financial trouble, and that affected who makes and supplies some car parts.

Brand

Fram

Fram is a well-known car-parts brand. Here, they mention it in the context of oil filters and who supplies them.

Brand

Carlson

Carlson is a car-parts brand. In this conversation, it’s brought up because it’s part of the same company group as other brands that supply parts to repair shops.

Brand

AC Delco

AC Delco is a car-parts brand. The hosts are saying some oil filters for AC Delco come from the same manufacturing group, so supply issues can change what part number you get.

Term

oil filters

An oil filter cleans the engine oil while the engine runs. The hosts are talking about how, when supply is disrupted, shops may have to use a different filter number until the right one is back.

Term

alternative number

Sometimes a shop can’t get the exact part number they ordered. So they use an approved substitute part number for now, then switch back later when the correct one is available.

Concept

bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is when a company can’t pay what it owes and has to go through a legal process. The episode uses it to show that familiar brands can disappear, making supplies harder to get.

Concept

all too big to fail

“Too big to fail” means some big companies are considered so important that the government may step in to keep them from going under. The hosts mention it in the context of the 2008 crisis and auto bailouts.

Concept

Government bailouts

A government bailout is when the government provides money to keep a struggling company from collapsing. The hosts bring it up to remind listeners that big auto companies have faced major crises before.

Concept

product supplies during COVID

The episode references COVID-era supply disruptions, when manufacturing and logistics slowed and certain materials or components became scarce. That kind of shortage can directly affect repair costs because shops may wait longer for parts or pay more when inventory is limited.

Concept

parts were made overseas

If parts are made overseas, they have to be shipped in from another country. When global shipping or factories get disrupted, it can delay repairs and raise costs.

Brand

Penn's oil

Pennzoil is an engine-oil brand. They’re bringing it up as an example of a product people trust that could become unavailable if the company runs into trouble.

Company

Quaker state

Quaker State is a brand that makes engine oil. The hosts mention it to show that even familiar oil brands can vanish, which can make it harder to get the products shops rely on.

Brand

mobile one

Mobil 1 is a brand of engine oil. The point is that if a familiar oil brand disappears or gets harder to source, repair shops can struggle to keep parts and fluids in stock.

Concept

laid off

Being laid off means people lose their jobs because the company is struggling or cutting costs. The hosts use it as a clue that a business may be in trouble and supplies could get affected.

Term

HVAC

HVAC is the car’s system for heating and cooling the cabin. It includes the air conditioner and the parts that control where the air comes out.

Car

Lucid Air

The Lucid Air is an electric car that’s built like a luxury sedan. The podcast mentions a situation where the air conditioning didn’t seem to cool well from the vents. That’s about the car’s climate control system not working as expected.

Term

vacuum ball

A vacuum ball is like a small vacuum “tank” that helps the car’s vacuum-powered controls work reliably. If the hose to it is loose or broken, the air controls may not function.

Term

firewall

The firewall is the wall of metal that separates the engine area from the inside of the car. Hoses and wires often go through it, so problems there can cause system failures.

Term

electrical tape

Electrical tape can be used as a quick fix to hold something together temporarily. But it’s not a real long-term repair for vacuum hoses, which can crack again.

Term

vacuum line

A vacuum line is a small rubber hose that uses suction from the engine. It helps run certain car systems, so if it’s cracked or loose, the system may not work right.

Company

advanced auto parts

Advanced Auto Parts is a store where you can buy replacement parts for cars. The host is suggesting it because they usually have vacuum hose and the small connectors you need.

Term

one way check valve

A one-way check valve is like a one-direction flap for air/vacuum. It helps make sure suction goes the right way and doesn’t reverse.

Term

vacuum diagram

A vacuum diagram is a picture that shows where each vacuum hose connects. It helps you put the hoses back in the right places.

Concept

electronic actuators

Electronic actuators are parts that move or switch things using electricity instead of engine vacuum. The host is saying newer cars rely less on vacuum hoses for control.

Concept

bulk stuff

They’re suggesting you buy the basic materials in bulk instead of a ready-made kit. That way, you may be able to do the repair with the same parts for less money.

Term

intake

Here, “intake” means the part of the engine that brings air in. Some repair parts connect there, and it can be hard to reach depending on where the access points are.

Term

grommet

A grommet is a small rubber/plastic piece that lines a hole so something can pass through safely. It helps prevent rubbing or damage, and it can be hard to reach when you’re working under the hood.

Term

Mr. Gadget tool

They’re talking about a special tool that helps you reach into tight spaces and grab something you can’t reach with your hand. It’s basically a long grabber you can use to pull parts out or position them.

Car

2014 equinox

They’re talking about a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox that’s using a lot of engine oil. The point is to figure out what repairs might cost and what options you have when the engine starts failing.

Term

rings are going bad

Piston rings are small parts inside the engine that help keep oil where it belongs. If they wear out, the engine can start burning oil instead of keeping it out of the cylinders.

Term

catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system that helps clean up engine fumes. If the engine burns oil, that oil can clog or damage it over time.

Concept

blue books

“Blue book” is a pricing guide people use to estimate what a car is worth. The host is saying those guides can be wrong for a car with real problems or in your local area.

Term

engine light

The engine light is the dashboard warning that tells you the car’s computer found a problem. If it’s on, it usually means the car needs attention and can affect how much it’s worth.

Term

trade in value

Trade-in value is what a dealership will pay you for your current car. The host is saying dealers may offer less if your car has known issues, because they don’t want to take on that risk.

Term

used engine

A used engine is a replacement engine taken from another car. It’s often cheaper than buying a brand-new engine, and it can be part of a repair plan.

Term

year warranty

A warranty is coverage that pays for certain repairs if something goes wrong. The host is pointing out that the replacement package includes a one-year guarantee.

Term

remanufactured engine

A remanufactured engine is a used engine that’s been rebuilt and repaired. It can cost less than a new engine, but you still want to make sure it’s the right fix for your exact problem.

Term

PVC system

The PCV system helps keep pressure from building up inside the engine. If it clogs, pressure can force oil out and the engine may start burning oil.

Term

orifice

An orifice is a small hole or restriction. If that small passage gets clogged, the engine can’t vent pressure correctly.

Term

positive crankcase ventilation system

The PCV system is like a pressure relief path for the engine’s crankcase. If it gets blocked, pressure builds up and can push oil into the combustion process, leading to oil burning and leaks.

Term

negative pressure

Negative pressure means the engine is pulling fumes out of the crankcase. If that stops working, pressure can build and push oil where it shouldn’t go.

Term

positive pressure

Positive pressure means the engine’s crankcase is pressurized. When that happens, oil can get forced past seals and into the combustion area.

Term

back pressure

Back pressure is resistance to airflow or gas movement. If it’s too high, it can mean something is clogged, and that can help decide whether the problem is fixable without replacing the engine.

Term

fuel injection

Fuel injection is a modern way of adding fuel to the engine using controlled nozzles. It often helps the car start easier and run smoother, especially when it’s cold.

Term

low end hesitation

Low end hesitation is when the car doesn’t respond smoothly right when you press the gas at low speeds. It can feel like a stumble or lag before it pulls.

Term

carburetor

A carburetor is an older device that mixes fuel and air for the engine. When it’s cold, it can be harder to get the right mix, which can cause hesitation.

Term

air gap

An air gap (often in intake manifold designs) is a space intended to reduce heat transfer from the engine to the carburetor. Less heat can improve performance in warm conditions, but too little heat can cause poor cold running and low-end hesitation.

Car

Dodge Charger

A Dodge Charger is a classic Dodge muscle car. In this part, they’re trying to figure out which Charger they’re picturing based on the color and a few visual cues.

Car

Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger is a classic muscle car. They’re talking about a 1973 Challenger and trying to remember what color and details it had.

Car

Dodge Dart

The Dodge Dart is a Dodge compact car. The hosts are basically reminiscing about a Dart someone owned and whether those cars were liked or reliable.

Brand

Dodge brothers commercials

They’re talking about old Dodge ads that used the “Dodge Brothers” characters. It’s a marketing reference to how Dodge built brand recognition.

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I saw a bunch of recalls over the week but after the third or fourth one I was like...

I think if you own a car just assume there's a recall on it.

Yeah. Yeah.

No, that's kind of a bold statement.

But do remember if you're tuning into the show for the first time

they're most of the manufacturers now or like you used to be safercar.gov

look up your VIN number and see if there's something out there that maybe they haven't

got a hold of you on or it's pending.

So many come through our shop says VIN recall when I open up a ticket

and it's usually something small like glove box latch or another airbag

recall or something like that but occasionally it's something good that they didn't know about

that was big like when I open it up and it says transmission recall for

not shifting could leave you stranded I'm like oh hey you're here for a trans

you need to run over there to GMC and let them take care of this for free.

Oh they like that they like the free word that's for sure.

I was looking at the chat just now happy birthday Jason.

You know what today is as we record live it is our our assistant manager Benji Steffes's

birthday today and he's got a milestone today when you have a birthday when it's a zero at the end.

Yeah that's what 40 huh?

Not that one.

No yeah 60.

I just saw him he's got to be 60.

No don't tell him that he looks like he's 40.

I'm kidding I'm kidding.

He looks like he's 40 and he's not 60 so we know what it is.

I think I got it.

Let's go to South Carolina and talk to Greg.

Greg you're on the end of the hood show what can we do for you?

You know today I feel like I've got a birthday with two zeros behind it.

That is definitely the next step.

Good one I like it.

So okay I'm helping my son with a 2013 fusion.

It started out with a no crank.

We went through the box, checked the relays, went through everything, took the box part,

checked for loose ends, put it all back together.

We got a crank but it stalls.

It cranks, runs and stalls.

It will run on starter fluid as long as it can have it.

But I replaced, he replaced the module that it's got a pump drive module behind the back seat.

Put a dormant unit in.

He also put a, and it's got a couple hundred thousand miles so it probably doesn't.

It's 130,000.

So he put a new fuel pump in it.

Same thing, same symptoms.

It cranks, runs, shuts off.

So he finally took it to a dealership, the forward dealer.

They said all the modules bad so they replaced that dormant unit.

Same thing.

Now they want to put a fuel pump in it for $1,200.

I said no, no, absolutely not.

I'm moping for ideas.

Is there a possibility, and I bought a quality fuel pump.

Is it possible that that fuel pump is messed up too?

Very unlikely.

I want to know too, so Ford checked it.

They said that module, that fuel pump module was bad so they put another one on there.

Did they charge you for putting the new one on and the part and everything?

Oh, $500.

Oh, it's like, well, can I have my old one back?

Because obviously it was good and you guys don't know what you're doing.

Yeah, yep.

Oh, yeah, I see that.

When we do that, I just say, I'm stuck with it.

And they absolutely swear that it's not a security issue,

which after the drive module, I don't know if that's what they're doing.

Well, so this is pretty simple to check.

If the car is all together and you just faxed it to me and here it's sitting in front of me,

I'm going to plug my scanner into it.

And I'm going to look and say, oh, okay, no codes.

It's crank, no start, fires up and dies.

Well, if it fires up and dies, and but it keeps dying,

I must have some fuel getting up there.

Well, let's put a fuel pressure gauge on it.

I'm going to put a fuel pressure gauge on the engine.

Here we go, got a fuel pressure gauge.

And I'm going to take my scanner and I'm going to push the on button for the fuel pump,

turn up fuel pump on manually.

Does the pump come on?

Oh, it does come on.

Oh, I've got 60 pounds of fuel pressure.

Well, I don't have a fuel pump problem, let's eliminate that.

And I know the module is not bad because the module is what's telling that fuel pump to turn on.

But if I hit that on button and nothing happens, now I've got to dig a little further.

Now go back and manually check the pump.

Am I getting power there?

Am I not getting power?

My guess is that the car is starting, it's applying power back there,

and then it's shutting it off, but the engine's already shut off.

Something's cutting that engine.

I would look at the scan data, I would put a what we call a annoyed light,

which just is a test light for injectors on the injectors.

And I would, I would crank it.

And if it cranks, and while it's running for that short period,

that injector light is blinking, but then it stops blinking,

that tells me the computer is shutting it off.

That's a security thing.

So if you can have annoyed light on there and you're watching it flash,

and you're spraying carb cleaner or something in there to keep it running,

and you notice for the first few seconds when you start at that light blinks,

but as it still stays running, the light is shut off,

that computer has shut that fuel injector off intentionally,

and it's more than likely because of a security issue that's shutting it down.

But you can diagnose it.

Well, you know, I thought, I thought that a Ford dealer could scan it,

and that's what I told my son.

I said they'll be able to manually turn that pump on,

but I definitely don't know how to do it.

They can't.

It's disappointing that he's a Ford, a normal Ford dealership,

which is most of them would know exactly what to do.

They would know what to scan.

They wouldn't know bi-directional controls to turn on and off pumps.

They should be able to look at security, all that.

But any shop is only as good as its worst tech or the one that's working on your car.

So there might be a guy right next to him that knows exactly what they're doing,

but you know, there's a lot of pride in shops.

Sometimes they don't walk over and help each other in a dealership like that.

So thankfully we've got good guys at our shop.

We don't have any issues like that.

All right, so I did not check.

I can make it run on starter fluid, but I have not checked for the injectors.

You got a good idea to check to see if it's okay.

Injector pulse.

See if those things blink when you first crank it, but then as you're spraying,

they stop blinking.

That means it's shutting off injector pulse, but it's running.

Because then we know that's working.

Also, you could have a fuel pressure gauge connected to it.

And while you're spraying up there, as long as the engine's turning,

that thing should have fuel pressure at that rail.

But there's nothing getting into the engine, of course, but you've got fuel pressure.

Greg, thanks very much for the call.

Good luck.

866-594-4150.

Let's go to New York and talk to Gene.

You're on the end of the hood show.

Gene, what can we do for you?

Hey, how you doing, guys?

I have a 2014 Cadillac XTS with 103,000 miles on it.

And my front end is making a bumping noise.

And I took it into my guy.

This great guy says to me that it may need a power steering rack.

The sound went away.

My seat stopped working and my mirror stopped working.

He refreshed some stuff, whatever he did.

And then the sound went away.

So I was thinking it was some sort of electrical problem,

because it has a power assist automatic parking function that I never use.

And two things.

One, I was wondering, can you reflash that whole rack

and just get it to, you know, to, would reflashing it help?

Or, and two, if I do have to replace it, the GM part is like 29,

the retail is like 2900 bucks.

Do getting ones rebuilt online work as good?

Do you think, I mean, given the cost so old, would it be wise to go buy one

that's rebuilt versus a brand new one out of the box?

Well, you've got several options.

So yes, you can reprogram those electric power steering units.

And sometimes that takes care of noises or weird vibrations or shakes,

things like that.

We see that often.

And then two, as far as replacing it, you could go with a genuine GM part,

a certified used part from car dash part.

That's an option too, to save yourself some money.

The third option is our partner over at Dorman Products sells a lot of

remanufactured racks.

We've talked before about the F-150s and their remanufactured units that Dorman sells.

So there's another option for you.

So that would be the aftermarket version that's rebuilt and all like new.

And a lot of stuff is all new components as well.

But the, so you've got, you've got several options available to fix this.

The first one being possibly just the programming.

Right.

And that could, that could take care of it.

Typically when you have that, you're going to have a bulletin for your issue.

So if GM looks at it and says, well, we could program it to fix this.

Well, how do we know that?

Well, because there's a bulletin right here that says if you have this kind of clunking sound,

reflash it with this update and see if that takes care of the issue.

Which GM would love to reflash anything compared to replacing things.

Right.

It's a, it's a quick, easy thing that they do with knowledge and software instead of

hard labor.

But it doesn't always fix it.

That would be better.

I'd be better off going to a dealer rather than.

No, you can go to a, you can go to an independent shop.

And the independent shop has access to the same bulletins.

And the good thing about that is these independent shops are going to be buying

the software to program your car.

You buy it once and it's good for two years.

So if you need, if you, if they program it first and it doesn't work,

they don't have to charge you a week later when they put a whole rack in it.

They already have the software so they can reflash it as part of that rack replacement

without having to buy it again.

And that, that saves them a little cash and hopefully saves you a little cash too.

Gene, thanks very much for the call.

Good luck.

Eight, six, six, five, nine, four, four, one, five, oh,

that's the number to reach us here at the end of the hood show.

Let's talk to Larry here on the end of the hood show.

Larry, what can we do for you?

Say, I've got an issue with my 2006 Ford F-150 and it has about 223,000 miles on it.

And it's been a wonderful truck.

It has the V6 and a five-speed manual transmission.

Wow, that is a classic.

And the, yeah, it also has, I think it was the last model made with

cruise control for that model.

So, where you didn't have to get it as an option, whatever.

So, the good truck, but I drove it on Tuesday and it worked just fine.

And I parked it in my driveway.

Went out the next morning on Wednesday and turned the ignition, started the engine,

put it in reverse.

And instead of the clutch engaging normally, it engaged after only about an inch

that I had let it out.

And of course, it was like popping the clutch when I was letting it out like normal.

Engine killed.

And I restarted it now being aware that the clutch was very sensitive.

I was wondering what was wrong with it and backed it out onto the street, put it in first

and clutch engaged again at about an inch.

And, well, it was doing that every time.

And it died and then it wouldn't start.

So, I'm wondering is there some problem with the clutch?

Is it, and it will crank over just fine and it acts like it's trying to start

you know, but then won't.

You've got more than one problem going on.

You started off with a clutch problem and now you've got a starting problem,

which should be completely unrelated to that clutch issue.

Unless, you know, like cause it, unless now are you trying to start it with it in gear

with the clutch down or is it in neutral?

No, the clutch down and in neutral.

Okay.

Because if it was in gear and that clutch was failing and maybe it was dragging,

so it was just turning real slow, I could see that, but you'd feel it pulling.

But if it's in neutral and you push that clutch down and it cranks,

yeah, you got a separate, you got a separate issue.

And that 06-F150, they did have problems with the fuel control module mounted on the frame.

They would rust through on the backside.

Dorman makes that replacement.

We put a lot of those on the vans on the trucks, not a car problem,

but in the vans and the trucks, they rust through on the backside.

So they make a new one with a little, little rubber standoffs to hold it off of the frame,

just a little bit and air and water flows through the back and dries off.

Those fail suddenly and leave you like that.

That could be an issue if you find out you have no fuel delivery.

As far as the clutch goes though, you've got one of two things going on.

Either the clutch master and slave cylinder are failing and they're not getting enough hydraulics

to operate the throw out bearing all the way and release it.

Or the clutch itself, something broke in it and the fingers are wearing in it.

So that clutch cover is not disengaging all the way and that needs to be replaced.

Either way, it's got to come out in order to do this with the internal slave cylinder on that.

Part of the throw out bearing.

So what you're going to need to do is they'll need to take it, they can inspect it.

They can take the inspection cover off.

They can look in there with a bore scope, but they'll, it's got to come apart to fix it either way.

So if they pull it apart, they'll inspect your clutch, see if it needs a new clutch.

And then at that time, if they see that there's no leakage from the master cylinder and slave

cylinder and they see damage to the clutch, they may just replace the clutch.

But if there are damage to the hydraulics, they'll want to do that as well.

I'm assuming this truck is a two-wheel drive pickup?

Yeah, because most of the time when you have a V6 straight stick, it's a base model truck, which

is, when was the last time Russ that you jumped in an O4 or newer F-150 that had a straight stick?

I don't know that I've ever seen one.

I've seen that engine in transmission, that old style is before the EcoBoost.

I've seen that in a Ranger, but as far as in, in this modern truck, I would see it all the time

in the 90, the late 90, before they changed to this O4 body style.

Yeah, it was mainly work trucks.

And it had to be one of the last years they put a straight stick in.

Do you happen to know that since you have one?

Yeah, that's what the guy that I bought it from said.

It was the last year that they had a straight stick was not something you had to special order.

Yeah, because that is something that you just don't see very often.

And you could have a horrible scenario too, where maybe the engine itself is just with

enough wear, the cranks walking back and forth and the remain seal went out.

And that damage got into the clutch because that can really tear up a clutch sometimes

or make a clutch sticky and not work right.

But typically with that, you'll still be able to get it disengaged.

I like Russ's comments better.

Yeah, me too.

I think though that the good thing being a two-wheel drive, your labor hours aren't so bad

taking the back of that, taking that tranny out.

You're not fighting with a transfer case.

It's a lot easier operation on a two-wheel drive vehicle to get that to get that out part.

Larry, thanks very much for the call.

Good luck with that.

Just about that.

That's getting to be just about enough of a classic.

We could have guessed the color, but it's white because it's a work chart.

Maybe not.

I should have guessed the color, but it's definitely not a Berkeley one classic.

No, let's talk to Dean.

You're on the end of the hood show.

Dean, what can we do for you?

I have two 67 Chevy pickups that both need engine replacements.

And I have a 348 and a 409.

They're both truck engines out of C60 Chevy trucks.

And I think the compression is different on a truck engine and some other things

from an automobile engine.

Can these truck engines be modified and rebuilt to bring the compression up

and to give them more horsepower?

Well, I happen to have a father that's a resident expert on 348s and 409s.

For some reason, growing an affinity to them and they've kind of grown inside of his man cave.

And so him and I talk about this quite a bit because not quite a bit, but he's always out

poking around looking for a car that might fit one of his motors or whatever it might happen to be.

And or he'll end up with an old car and he'll, oh, that's a truck engine in there.

And different crankshafts.

A lot of times, like you said, the different heads on them, different camshafts to run at

different RPMs. Cause with a truck engine, you want to, they typically, you know, they still

to this day, like with a Duramax truck engine versus a Duramax pickup engine, they run them at

lower RPMs, different little different torque curve, not as much horsepower because the goal

was to make them last longer and not have as much explosive force inside the engine.

And so can they be remodified to fit? Yes. But you know, when you're looking at that 348, 409,

you're also looking at a different setup than if it was a small block that was in the truck before,

as far as motor mounts and mounting the engine and different things like that drive pulleys.

So, you know, there's definitely differences, but I'm guessing you know that already.

But an engine remanufacturer, rebuilder, excuse me, he can, he can make that truck engine into a

good performing engine, but it takes a little money.

Okay. All right. Well, I maybe share some of the same feelings that your father-in-law does,

just these 348s and 409s are just something the bottom that are just different. And I like

the looks of them when you open the hood. I'm going to, I'm going to have the, the,

our producer Doug get your phone number and I'm going to give it to my dad because you guys can

just talk to my father. So you guys can just talk about 348s and 409s because it'll be a great

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Just sitting here trying to think of living LaVita Locos.

She said that. I was trying to like, what's the song? That's the song. Is that it?

Yeah. That's the one. I was hoping that was, I wouldn't say that. Then you guys would say no,

that's Shakira. No, I was thinking that. I think I read that book. I think it was a Hardy Boys

Mystery, the legend of Ricky Mountain. I think that was, that's what I was thinking.

No, it's getting too close to other things that I'm thinking about.

Yeah. Now my mind's off. What, what were we doing? Are we, we're back, right?

We're doing a radio show. Yeah, that's what we're here for.

We had, in our world, we had a recent bankruptcy embezzlement case thing with First Brands,

which is a big company that has Fram, Carlson quality brake hardware.

The brands are, they are, they are names you recognize. They are First Brands, the top of

mine, many of them. Yeah. Auto Light. I mean, there's a, there's quite a few of them in there

that were owned by First Brands and they were a good company. They didn't have a product problem.

They had a owner, new owner problem and the two brothers. Yeah, they're, I think they're looking

for one and they have the other, but it, it turned into a, a quite the thing. But what it's

turned into for us is they're, they manufacture some of the oil filters for some of the country

companies and it's like some of the AC Delco filters they manufacture through with the Fram

and the people and their filter companies, you know. So like yesterday when they're bringing

me my part stock, they said, well, we can't get this number. We're going to have to get you an

alternative number quickly. We'll get you something different for now to fill in, but we're going to

give you a, an alternative number until they can get back to production somewhere else. And

not all of the brands were purchased with the bankruptcy when it popped up. So some of them

will just go away forever. And I don't know which ones those will be, but has that all processed

through? It's going through right now. They're, they're, they're working on the, you know, the

charges with the owners. But the, the, the stuff though is, is going away. Well,

at the very least we're not getting that product. There's a major disruption. Yeah. And

it just goes to show that nothing is sacred. We don't, we thought this was a number of years ago,

but remember when we thought we might lose one, at least one, or maybe two of the big auto

manufacturers during that, was that 08 when the big bankrupt, you know, they're having all the

problems is somewhere back around maybe that area a decade ago. And all too big to fail. Government

bailouts, you probably remember those of the car companies. I just realized 08 was two decades ago.

Yeah, it seems like yesterday, but it was not. Anyways, we, you, you just see these things and

product supplies during COVID, we had the product supplies and we're like, are we going to get that?

We saw people lose their businesses in the automotive world that like some people we had

talked to that were possibly going to be partners that we had used for a long time and all of a

sudden they were gone and they just could not get it because a lot of parts were made overseas or

they couldn't get steel or whatever. And you just never know when a big company that you rely on

for a long time may just go away. That is in the automotive business. There's

people love Quaker state, people love Penn's oil, people love, you know, mobile one, whatever it might

be. Imagine one of those that you've been behind since you were a kid, you know, Quaker state,

do whatever it was that that's a grandpa use. Exactly. Well, they're gone now. They're not

there. If it's a company like that, somebody's going to all they're going to hear is that they're

going to hear that part and go, Oh, I heard the context. You need the whole conversation. Listen

to the whole podcast, will you? So like and subscribe. Yeah. So any one of those things

could go quickly. So it doesn't surprise us in the stain. The thing I noticed, the thing that

stood out for me with the first brand's thing was hundreds of people that were being laid off.

They said, Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Maybe we're not, you can keep working for now.

We're going to extend your layoff date a month. I was like, I'd be looking down.

How inspiring of a job would that be? Yes. How hard are you going to work the next month? How

that would be a rough, although maybe not, maybe, I mean, I guess I came to work today

because they allowed me to, they're going to pay me for today. You know what I mean? So I guess.

Got what I can when I'm looking at something else. I always feel like I'm on borrowed time.

It's not like it's a football team where you're in in the fourth quarter and they're saying,

you've got to prove yourself if you want to be on the team next year,

end of the season with two games left. We're down by 40 points. But if you go out there

and bust your butt, you might make the team next year. This one's, you're not going to be on the

team. There is going to be no team potentially. Go put it on the line. Let's talk to Milton

Pennsylvania. Milton, you're on the end of the hood show. What can we do for you?

Well, I have a 2004 Astro van and on the HVAC lines a month or so ago, it was a warm one day

and I wasn't getting much cool air out of the vents. I didn't know if it was the

air conditioning or if it was the vents or the vacuum lines. Ended up being the vacuum line,

the one down to the vacuum ball, that 20 inch line was off plus it was badly deteriorated

and four inch line up off of the check into the firewall. That was getting bad. So I replaced it.

That made it work. But the line that crosses from the check

over to the intake, that eighth inch line, the dealership tells me that there's nothing available.

Two other parts tell me there's nothing available. Plus I was on line looking and they're saying

nothing's available. And before I started to look at those rubber lines, I happened to pick that line

up and hear the line, the little plastic line almost snapped off. I taped it with electrical tape.

It's working fine. I guess let well enough alone, but my thing is someday if I keep the van, I'm

planning on keeping it. It'll crack or I'll be doing something and it'll crack and break off.

What can I replace that with? This is easy. Which is a good thing. Okay. Yeah. Yeah.

Walk into the nearest advanced auto parts and tell them you need some dormant eighth inch

vacuum line like in a roll. So dormant sells eighth inch vacuum line to make repairs on this.

Different colors, different lengths. And it comes in a little bag, usually in their helpline,

if I remember right. We've got some at our shop right now. And you get let's say a six foot piece

of it. It's eighth inch. But then you can also buy the end fittings from Dorman as well at advance.

The little elbows, teas, whatever you need. So then you look at that. I say, oh, I need this

plastic line with an elbow into that vacuum ball here. So I'm going to buy that little elbow

in my little packet. I'm going to get the bulk line. I'm just going to pull my old one off one

at a time so I don't mix them up. And it'll be so crucial for me run run the line where I need to go.

Plug these things together. You're good to go. All you need is the vacuum line, the vacuum system

intact. So you need from the back of that intake needs to go to a little one way check valve, which

advanced cells. And then from there, you need to go to a tee or whatever you have. And advanced

cells, those as well, you've got, you can go in, they're going to have everything you need

under Dorman to get you what you need to fix is van and fixing vacuum lines. It's a

very easy thing to do. Probably will not take any tools to do it other than a pair of scissors to

cut the line. And I'm, I'm confident it's something that most people can do very easily as long as

you do it one at a time. Now, if you come to one that's broken, and you've got more than one broken,

it can be kind of confusing to see where they go. But usually there's a vacuum diagram on the firewall

bar on the core support above the radiator. Most of the vehicles were in that era had a

vacuum diagram under the hood provided from the manufacturer. $10. But that's, but that's also

why you saw as they changed the way the engines were running the, they got rid of most of those

vacuum systems. They're still vacuum, obviously involved, but they got rid of most of the HVAC

systems controlled by vacuum and switched it all over to electronic actuators controlling everything.

The dealership is right. When they say the parts are no longer available, those things have probably

been discontinued since that thing was three years old. There's just, they don't go bad very often,

not when they're that new. And why keep that stuff around? It's bulky and takes up a lot of room

when it's all assembled. But the auto parts start to give you the same thing. Nope, we don't sell

that anymore. But it's made up of this. You can get the, you can get the bulk stuff and make your,

make your own. I just looked and it's, it's $10 for a three foot roll. And it also has all the

connectors as people also, customers also purchased right below it is the other options. So it's right

there. There you go. I have another problem. I can't reach down on that intake. Now I'm,

I'm about six foot tall, about 230 pounds, a little, a little on the heavy side, but I can't

reach in taking the console off on the inside and reaching down to it from the interior or

reaching up over the front of the engine. I can't reach that word connected there.

Are you married? Can you have another kid and then in like four or five years?

Well, I got some grandchildren, pretty tall and then almost six foot. There you go. 150 pounds.

Yeah. Somebody, somebody will reach it. I can reach it and I'm old and fat too. So, you know.

Okay. He's being hard on himself. I'm real good about wedging my arm in and cutting it up about

50 places to get what I need. Yeah. I think I'd have to squeeze mine down, shrink it.

Well, if you can get to the two, if you can get to the two endpoints,

you can get creative about how you pull it back in there. Tape it and pull through.

Potentially. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Pulling through is nothing. I just can't reach that,

that grommet down on the inside that's on the intake. I just, all right. Well, thank you.

You bet. Good luck with that. Yeah. You might have to buy a little Mr. Gadget tool maybe with a,

with a squeezer grabber on the end of it. I mean, there's different ways you can do it,

but it's, it can be, it can be reached. Do you find that the older you get,

the more cuts you get that you didn't notice? Like you go, wow, I really cut my hand up today

and I never noticed. No, but I noticed that they stay cut up for a lot longer. Used to be a day or

two. You know, it's, you know, two weeks is still, what's going on? You're an older Wolverine.

866-594-4150. Let's talk to Archer here on the end of the hood show in Wisconsin. Archer,

what's going on? What can we do for you? Hey there. So I've got a 2014 equinox

with about 140,000 miles on it and it's burning a lot of oil, not noticeably, but

like you don't see smoke or anything, but my mechanic, who I trust very much,

he said the rings are going bad and because it's burning through oil, the catalytic

is going bad and it's about $11,000 six on a card that blue books at $5,000

and we'll trade in is only about $2,500 and that's probably without the engine light on.

What are my options? Well, first, throw that book away and forget trade in value

because they're going to do the cheapest they can. That $5,000 trade in, if it was running well,

they're not going to trade that in because they're going to look for that right away. They're going

to look for signs of oil burning because they don't want it. It's a known problem. But a 14

is still pretty new. How many miles are on the total? About 140,000. That's not awful. I'll bet

if you went to buy 140,000 mile equinox in really nice condition with no problem with the engine

and everything, you're probably going to spend about 10 for it. I was going to say 7,500, but

they're coming down a little bit. It depends on where you go. If yours is really super clean,

more if it's not less. You've got to base your repairs around that because if you like the vehicle

and you know everything else is good, transmission, tires, brakes, you buy a used one, you're going

to have to do some of that sometimes or you might even put an engine in as soon as you get it.

But I tell all our customers that are looking for an engine or a transmission,

don't look at the book that hasn't been real accurate for a long time based on what we see

them selling for where you are. Look what they're selling for. So let's say you see them selling

for 7,500, you need to get your price down. I priced one out yesterday with a used engine

and a catalytic converter for 6,000 bucks. So that's something with a year warranty that has

one year parts and labor with unlimited mileage. That's a good running

75,000 mile engine, not burning oil guaranteed to not do that for a year. The intake manifold's

been replaced because that's what plugs up and starts getting back pressure in there and causing

this problem and that could be your whole problem. That's where I was going to say that might be all

of it and go from there. You've got to find ways to lower your price. There are a lot of cars that

remanufactured engine makes the most sense and there's a lot of them that it does not make the

most sense. You've got to go each vehicle specifically, but you have to look and see

what is it selling for now, not what's in the book. It's like when you look out the window,

you hear the news and you hear people saying all sorts of things, but you look and see what you

see yourself. Trust your own judgment, not what's written down or what's on the news.

Once you just expand a little bit about that intake manifold and the PVC system and stuff.

So that positive crankcase ventilation system on that flows through the intake manifold. There's

an orifice in the manifold that you can't see without removing it. It'll clog up with oil,

sludge and carbon over the years just naturally. When it does, it will prevent the engine from

having a negative pressure on the crankcase and it will turn into positive pressure and it will

push oil up through the rings and it'll burn oil. You've got a positive and it'll blow out seal.

So that needs to be checked first. That can either be drilled out with a bit or they could

pull it off and look at it, but they need to check the back pressure on the engine by taking off the

cap and then we find out. If we got to put an engine in anyways, the first thing I'm going to do

is I've got back pressure when I pull the cap off. I'm going to pull the intake and look at it.

If it's all plugged up, I'm going to clean all those holes out or put a new dormant one on there,

put it back on and run it so I can test and see, did that fix it or does it still need an engine?

But at least I know, but either way, it's going to need the manifold cleaned or a different one

when you put it together. Archer, thanks very much for the call. Good luck. 866-594-4150.

That's the number to reach us here at the end of the hood show. Let's go to Mississippi and

talk to Andrew. You're on the end of the hood show. Andrew, what can we do for you?

Yes, sir. I had a motor, I got a crate motor that it built and the intake manifold,

I think it's called air gap intake manifold. You can actually reach under the carburetor

on the intake manifold. Do you know what I'm talking about? Oh, yeah.

Okay. Would that be a good type intake manifold for straightable use? No.

Oh, I didn't think so. In Mississippi, in the warm weather, April, yeah,

do warm weather weather. I mean, that could be December, but if in the warmer months,

when the outside temperature is over 80, you're probably fine. Yeah. When it's cooler,

it's going to, it could have some low end hesitation unless you've done a fuel injection

like a throttle body fuel injection conversion. That would work. The air gap in there is to get

the heat away from the carburetor. Right. If you don't have at least some heat,

you're going to have an issue. On cold running, I mean, these aren't everyday drivers. These are

Berkeley One classics. If you let it warm up properly, you'll still be fine, but I can remember

cars with air gap tunnel rams on them and things and they, yeah, that run them in Texas and they

would have hesitation when they were cold for a while. I had one that you'd drive probably

15 miles before it'd finally start running really good. If it was a cooler morning,

if it was in the 60s, when you get up, you're driving, you're like, it's got a low end

hesitation there, but it'll come out of it. But no, I would say if you're looking for an everyday

streetable thing, you know, an Edelbrock dual plane intake or something on there, it would be

a better choice. Does this engine have a home? Is it in a car already? Oh, he's gone. We lost him.

All right. He's probably, the heat probably got a cell phone, so he's probably not. I would have

loved to have a further discussion about what that engine is in or going into. Producer Doug can

help us out with that. Maybe. That'd be a, I'm guessing he's, it's got to be a,

should we play this game? What is it? No. What kind of car is the motor going in?

You two can. Oh, you don't like that car. Well, I, I think, I bet it's going in a

66 charger, the small body charger. I'm thinking it's going in a odd 73 challenger.

Maybe. I'm going dark.

It could. You could, you could fit anything and anything if you want to try hard enough.

Big body 77 charger. Could be a dart. That's what I'm going with because I can picture it

in its green and the door flings open when Timmy turns left and I'm hanging on trying to,

forgot to tell me that the door doesn't latch. My challenger is champagne colored. Okay.

If, if that's what it is, my 73 challenger, Russ, what, what is, uh, what is your, uh,

what was yours again? It was gray, but what kind of silver charger, 66 charger, gray,

that blue, it's blue gray. We don't, well, let's see. We may never get an answer. Yeah, I don't

think we're going to be a game we played with ourselves. We were stalling waiting for it to

come back. Doug's talking to somebody. So I don't know if we're supposed to keep pedaling.

Or if we just say it's over. I think that, I think there's a sell cut because

there's a call that keeps coming back and dropping. So he'd like to tell us too.

No, I bet that's hard part. Oh my gosh. I just remembered one of our old employees had a dodge

dart. I wonder if he still got it. Al Carson still got that dart. I have no idea. I just

talked to Al recently and I don't, we didn't talk about his dart. Yeah, I just remembered. I,

I bet he didn't do anything with it unless he sold it, but it's a, well, I saw that one time

was like, you get dart. The dart did, did, but that what it did twice. It was a, it was a car

that kind of was, no, I did it once. No, but even that, but the second one, no, no, no, no, listen

to what I'm saying. It wasn't popular. No, it wasn't a loved, beloved car. Oh, you mean it fit

the price point for the person who wanted it, but now it broke later, but now I see them being

done as like even just the older one, you know, I mean the, the modern one, the, the latest dart

version that is no longer with us, but is five to 10 years old. I've seen a few of those. Exciting

either. I know, but I've seen those now become like every dart they threw was like a double six

on the board. Just a miss. It was famous in the commercial with the Dodge brothers.

Did you know about that? No. Do you remember the Dodge brothers commercials in the seatable? Yes.

The, so the, the fat bully kid on the bike was always going after the Dodge brothers,

and then they got older and they were in cars. But in the beginning, they were like doing the

bike race and the Dodge brothers are like, we'll go in and build something better. So they went

inside and they built the motorized bicycle. That was the motor pet. That was the motor pet.

Yeah. That's right. We have a motor pet in the showroom at rush. Yeah. So that's,

that's where the connection is. No, it's all come, it's all coming. I had filed that away

as something I would never use again, but I should remember that because somebody asked me

yesterday, why is that there and what is it? I was like, well, I should remember if we have a

nationally syndicated radio show and podcasts, just to remember certain things and not give up

on them quite so easy. Right, right. That is going to do it for this hour of the Under the Hood

show. Thanks for listening. With Russ Evans, this is Shannon Nortz from thanking you for tuning into

the Nortz from Under the Hood show. Have a great day and remember PTLA. The opinions heard on this

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The hosts move through a practical mix of repair diagnosis and cost-saving advice, from a Ford Fusion that cranks and dies to Cadillac steering rack programming and F-150 clutch and starting issues. They also dig into parts-supply headaches tied to the First Brands bankruptcy, then help with obsolete vacuum-line repairs and oil-burning Equinox decisions. A recurring theme is using real-world pricing, bulletins, and smarter parts choices to avoid unnecessary expense.

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Expert car repair advice! Call our show live 866-594-4150 and get help on the live show. Looking to save money on car repairs? Tune in to our latest episode of Under The Hood for practical automotive advice that can help you avoid costly repairs.
1. Why will my Fusion crank but not start? 2. How do I fix a steering rack knock on my Cadillac XTS? 3. How do I know if my Ford Truck clutch is bad? 4. What vehicle will a 409 Chevy engine fit? 5. How do I replace broken vacuum lines on an Astro van? 6. Equinox engine oil burning fix or not? 7. Should I use an air gap intake manifold on the street on my 383 Chrysler?

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