Shop Wants $12,915 for Repairs! Can It Be Fixed for $1500?

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  @ProjectFarm · 2 years ago · pinned

  I get a lot of questions regarding the tools or products that I use. Here&apos;s a list, but more details are available in the video description. <br>Foxwell Battery Tester: <a href="https://amzn.to/4dxxkZo">https://amzn.to/4dxxkZo </a><br>Powerbuilt Ball and U Joint Service Set, 23 Piece Tool Kit, <br>Brake Fluid Tester: <a href="https://amzn.to/3WgLZlf">https://amzn.to/3WgLZlf</a> <br>Coolant Test Strips: <a href="https://amzn.to/3UyomTW">https://amzn.to/3UyomTW</a> <br>Dielectric Grease: <a href="https://amzn.to/49VL790">https://amzn.to/49VL790</a> <br>Impact Universal Joint: <a href="https://amzn.to/4famVDL">https://amzn.to/4famVDL </a><br>Vacuum Pump for Fluid Extractor: <a href="https://amzn.to/4baBvbw">https://amzn.to/4baBvbw</a> <br>¼ Inch Clear Tubing for Fluid Extractor: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Qm65Xv">https://amzn.to/3Qm65Xv</a> <br>Step Bit for Building Extractor: <a href="https://amzn.to/3UBuawf">https://amzn.to/3UBuawf</a>

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• CJ

  @CJ-fh5xq · 2 years ago

  Honestly working on a car and saving money is one of the best feelings ever.

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• CU

  @cutehumor · 2 years ago

  Project Farm is about to get 20,000 emails of people asking if he can repair their cars. &nbsp;🤣

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• BL

  @blh3741 · 2 years ago

  &quot;Imagine all the tools you can buy with the money you save...&quot; &nbsp; My wife was sitting next to me when you said this. &nbsp;She looked at me and I looked at her with a big grin. &nbsp;No need for spoken words! &nbsp; Thanks for the video.

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• LU

  @lucid3067 · 1 year ago

  My dealership and nearby mechanics wanted to charge me over 5k for front end work on my 08 lincoln mkz. Replacing the ball joints, control arms, tie rods, axle, etc. The replacement parts including tools &amp; tool rentals cost me about $1k. Took me about 3 weeks to complete with the help of Youtube. &nbsp;1 reason it took so long being that I messed up one of the axles and had to wait for a new one to be shipped to me. After returning any unused tool and rentals, the total cost was about $650, and the knowledge of knowing I&apos;m capable of doing it again if need be. Car still runs great over a year later

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• JO

  @joshuacrai · 2 years ago

  Wait up, there’s a crack in the engine block so you got a 3d printer and made a fitting, grabbed a bolt just that right size, cut it down, used an angle grinder to make notches for the o rings, jb weld and it worked?! That’s a genius hillbilly repair if I’ve ever seen one. Incredible!

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• TH

  @The3chordwonder · 2 years ago

  I&apos;ve found the easiest way to remove a convertor is to park it outside. &nbsp;Helpful &quot;mechanics&quot; roam around performing this service for free all the time! &nbsp;To avoid impacting your ability to get to work the next day, many repairs are performed at night. &nbsp;As a bonus, you get a performance exhaust with zero backpressure!

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• GR

  @gravydog51 · 2 years ago

  Retired 40-year Honda tech here. A couple of tips on the ball joint replacement: when you steer, the rubber boots on the ball joint and the tie rod end move against the knuckle so I always liked to clean the surface and put a film of grease for the boot to slide on plus it might add a little water barrier. Also, rubber bushings that twist with suspension movement like the ones at the back of the lower control arms should have those bolts tightened while the car is at normal ride height with the wheels on the ground so that they are at their neutral position when the wheel isn&apos;t moving up or down from bumps, etc.

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• JA

  @jag1963 · 1 year ago

  &quot;I&apos;m no mechanic&quot; You&apos;re way more than that. That engine block repair is genius.

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• VI

  @VIP-ry6vv · 2 years ago

  Anyone can turn a wrench. The difference between a bad mechanic and good mechanic is in the diagnostic. Thank you for showing how a problem should be verified before firing the parts cannon.

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• BB

  @bbaaspencer1 · 2 years ago (edited)

  7 years ago the Chrysler dealership told my daughter she needed $2,000 worth of repairs on her low mileage 2013 Chrysler 200 that was already out of warranty, while she was there getting an “oil change special.” That’s how they get you in the door! She never asked them to do any inspection and estimates and they took an additional hour doing it. I am an actual certified mechanic and went down the list and absolutely nothing was leaking, nor was anything worn out. She drove that car 100,000 more miles and all of those items on that bogus list were still good when she sold the car. Trying to take advantage of a 20 year old girl!

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• JA

  @jasonpatterson8091 · 2 years ago

  My problem is trusting the dealer at all. &nbsp;I just had a recall done on my F150 by a Ford mobile mechanic, software update only. &nbsp;He did a &quot;check&quot; on the truck and told me my back brakes were shot and that my front brakes should be replaced as well. &nbsp;I just had all four done less than a month ago and a quick visual inspection told me they were perfectly fine. &nbsp;If you find a competent and honest mechanic, support them!

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