Beginner vs Pro - Pulling an Engine
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James has decided it’s time for the engine to come out of his AE86 - But HE wants to do all the work. Zach will be giving James guidance to make sure things go relatively smoothly. How hard can it be?
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Ex-convict removes an engine while Jesus laughs at him and takes his money
While the cashier at the corner store stands in the background
My dads life story
As a teen watches and records the whole thing without helping or calling 911
Does anyone know why James was on that high ass bail one time
Jesus look more like a Spanish dude
*Literally yeets a engine before slappin a turbo into the miata*
for reals
@Awesomike05 insane swap TBH
XD trueee
Imagine if he puts the 4AG in the MX5 lol
Mazda 2.3t swap a miata
Swapped my first engine at 17 and had quite a few bolts left over. Was so happy when I got hit and the car was totalled and I didn’t have to have nightmares about that anymore
10 trillion iq move
@@carobsessed35 Bro has all the IQ possible
Loved this episode. Made me feel like “if James can do it I can”
Be careful you dont want that to go like an ae86 vs miata "If an 86 can do it, then i can too"
That's a roast
Its just having the right tools tbh
P
@@abarrazarios For real if you have the proper tools and a good service manual/AllData (or these days KZhead lol) you can really accomplish any repair or maintenance item on your vehicle. I mean I went to school and got an applied sciences degree in automotive technology and then when I went out and started working in the field that shit didn’t really ever get out to use lol, you have to learn hands on and actually do it anyway to people just gotta grab a wrench and go.
Hiring Zack is one of the best decisions Donut has ever made.
Was just thinking this. First few shows, he wasn’t quite there yet. He’s definitely become one of my faves.
heard this a few times, can’t agree more
He like, actually knows what he's doing
@@joekirklin same bro he wasn't running off on me yet because he seemed like he didn't fit the other guys' energy and vibe, but thats just cuz he was not used to being on a show yet... as soon as he got comfortable, he shot like a rocket and I don't even remember when I started liking him lol its just as if I never found him boring at all.
If they hired me, zack and i would be pussshhhhiinnngggg out projects
We all like to think we are the pro, but in reality, we are beginners
I feel personally attacked by this true and accurate statement.
Depends on what you're working on.
@@duomaxwell5807 a "pro" doesnt say sh*t like this.lmfao they just get it done!
@@260657df A "pro" knows what they know. An amateur thinks they know everything. I can pull both engines off Cessna citation in a day, or a Subaru engine in 45 mins. give me something I'm not familiar with and I'll want someone who knows the job. That's how "pros" work.
I have never been so offended by something I agree with 100%
after seeing this, it makes me feel good that a beginner (like myself) can still learn. I changed my oil, flushed and filled coolant system and changed my motor mounts. TBH, I was always scared of even touching the battery, but I had to take it out to get to one of the mounts, and just that was freeing for me. I can finally say I DID IT!
I was in the same boat, probably around the time this comment was made. Hell yes! Proud of you
I am forklift certified
I lied
+ n - very scary
@@gameseeker6307 😭
This video is a year old and I know maybe no one will see this, but so far this has to be one of my favorite videos on this channel. Everything about it is so relaxing and calming to me for some odd reason, despite the fact that this task is so difficult for most people. This made me genuinely happy :)
You're not alone! I just recently found the money pit series and have been watching the hell out of it. Super educational and hilarious at the same time! It was really nice to see a skilled mechanic helping out a relatively non-skilled mechanic, for lots of us it gave us the perspective of ourselves trying to do something this daunting.
I saw it and appreciated your comment.
I saw it, too, and I feel the same way!
Zach and James have such great chemistry on screen. It’s always such a treat when they host an episode together.
everyone at donut has that chemistry which is what makes it so great
@@dean8367 stfu
@@dean8367 shut up
@@ryanlessner4080 very true. But there’s something extra special about that duo.
Since summer, Wednesday has been my favorite day of the week.... because it’s MONEY PIT WEDNESDAY
Are you from a land down under ?
So true
was going to say wintergatan, but yeah...
Low key for real.
Agreed
Super approachable guide to an engine removal. They used jacks and stands just like most would at home. They do all this with equipment we can get and afford. That is the best part about this channel. You guys are awesome!
This went exactly how I expected. Reminds me of the good ol days of spilling every possible fluid on the garage floor. And by good ol days I mean a few weeks ago lol
James demonstrated that he definitely knows how to take dabs
I was just thinking... Homie looked experienced when he was taking a rip of that coolant hose
Hes a Vdub guy, was this even a question???
exactly what i was finna say💀
I will answer any dab questions anyone has for the low low price of a dab.
@@PrayItForwardAGAPE don't have any dabs but I always wondered, could I use a jet lighter to heat a banger? Ik it's best to have a torch but would it work?
This has inspired me to pull the engine out of my moms 2019 CRV to replace it with a twin turbo 2jz. Thanks donut
@@dean8367 my dad does nitrous every day so I can get some from him
How??? 2jz is for a rear rear drive lay out
@@tokyotopp turn the engine around...
No, 2 jz no go, but there's an early 2000's fwd LS 5.3 L out there. Getting groceries would never be the same
@@labeebadamjee4218 modern problems requires modern solutions
What’s scary for me is I’m very new to all of this and I’m alone I don’t have any car friends or anyone that has worked on cars but I’m committed to seeing it through and y’all give me a bit more confidence thanks guys
I need people like u around me I wanna do a engine swap too
Same here we should all link up one day😂💪🏾
How did your car journey go since then?
Yes I also want to know how the journey has been
Love James being like it’ll be out by lunch time but me and a bunch of my buddies spent a few weeks trying to pull an engine outta a van
Let's go finally the eightsix on money pit. Excited to see this more on the show
86 likes I dont wanna change it
Ahh who liked it then
Where is donut's veloster N add lmao
Yes please
Year lets put ITBs, forged internals, new cams, throttle bodies and all that and make about 137whp lmao
A man's first instinct upon seeing a pipe is to scream into it
"DO IT NOW" "NOW'S THE TIME"
*distant tribal horn noises*
We must
Fair enough 😆
Or smoke from it lmao
Jobe is living every wrecher's dream. Watching a good friend doing their own wrenching. Also love watching all of Jame's first. Like coolant in his mouth.
The most satisfying thing I wanna watch about this car is cleaning the empty engine bay
It seems that James has finally reached his dreams of owning an AE86
Yeah he's had it for a Few months
Old news lol
Yeah he got it's long ago, nothing new haha
HACHI ROKU ***************!!!!!!!
Internet explorer?
This should just be a regular show. Pumfrey actually being a mechanic and everyone watching and laughing at him.
Pumfrey’s projects?? I think we got a winner here 🍩
they have a similar thing on car throttle at the minute with Ethan, no where near as intense as this tho
@@devlinrawlings3322 I'm living for those episodes. It's like watching Hert actually building his GS
@@jakeschauerman9861. That would be a sick name for a new skit for James🤣
@@jakeschauerman9861 THE PPs!!1!
"Show me a guy who can take an entire hood off himself" I've done it once on my 88 chrvy c1500. Held it with one hand while removing the 4 bolts with the other, and then struggled with it but gently got it down to the groundwithout scratching, felt like a champ
James followed Zack's order of operation,. Didn't think we'd notice when Zack told him, "be ready for spills, it's gonna happen, have rags and brake cleaner handy, but also draining the transmission first would have prevented this.(8:24)" Even though he just told everyone to pull driveshaft and then drain all fluids.(3:29) Remember kids always drain fluids before pulling driveshaft. Jkjk your videos are awesome!!! Good job James! If you can do it anyone can lol. Hiring Zack was one of their best decision Donut has ever made!
Me: finally they’re going to turbo the miata! Next week on money pit: are stickers on a miata worth it?
Love the energy between James, Zach, and Nolan.
Dream team
Don’t forget Eddie boi the cameraman needs love
The true successors to the top gear trio.
Theyre the coolest dudes in all of donut and youtube car channels. We need more of this
Hey man I’ve been watching you guys for about 6 months now. And I gotta say I love this video, James putting in the work and getting it done without much help shows part of your growth and I think it’s awesome. I actually learned about initial D from you guys recently watched what I could on KZhead. Freaking loved it and I love the significance of what you did here man. Great job dude!
I did it the for first time this summer. The trickiest part for me was just making sure i was doing it right (confidence) didnt want to drop the original 350 on the front bumper. Took so much longer than it would a second time. Forums are key. The classic olds forum was absolutely essential. Probably as handy as the chiltons manual for basic stuff in my experience.
I just watched a friendship and a man's confidence grow.
It’s more than just a KZhead channel... it’s a *family*
James: The starter went. Zach: IS THAT WHY WE'RE SWAPPING IT?!?! 🤣🤣💀
I can't say enough about how I much fun your jobs seem to be. I love cars and feel like I made mistakes in my life chasing money vs just doing the things I loved and earning money doing them. Working with guys like these on cars all day would seem like a vacation to me.
Great video, a great confidence booster for first time mechanics, and always fun chemistry between these two. I would love to see an High-Low season with them and the EG Civic that the channel picked up recently... Just something to think about.
Zack: next episode is the turbo install Also Zack: pulling an engine!
Turbo's coming, turbo's always coming...
@FBI Guy I had to wait for 5 months for my carbon fiber hood for my mk4 Jetta
He like one of those honda bois "turbo build coming in a month" wink wink
it’s coming soon. he finally got the turbo kit so that’s the next video👀
@Jake Leaman No he doesn't
“How hard can it be?” Crying in 300zx
Laughs in 3000gt 😂
@@jamesphelps3409 90's Japanese over complicating cars in a nutshell in these 2 cars
Weeps bitterly In 2002 ford e350
Oh but I still love those ladies always numero Uno to me!
ever seen how newer cars come apart? like the veyron? you literally have to split the cars entire chassis in half to get to the engine oil drain plug
I swapped a motor into my mustang at the age of 17 and did it in one weekend. I gotta say if you have a passion for it and have a good idea of how to use your hands you can do it for sure!👍🏾
My favorite video yet. Y'all should do more hands on engine/parts installation stuff.
Never seen this till now but James really looks like a budget Post Malone
That makes me wonder if the crew in donut makes that joke cause he mentions post Malone in almost every up to speed
no. post malone is a budget james
Post Malone looks like a budget Post Malone
@Antonio HernandeZ wasn't an insult :D
na, post malone looks like a budget james
Man, this pandemic has made all the donut members look like their own separate channels so whenever I see them in a video together it has started to feel like some sort of weird crossover video even though it’s technically “normal”
yeah, you got zach with his chrisfix style videos, james with his top__ lists, nolan with his explained videos, jerry and his more obscure explanation videos, then the others
Less fillers
@LoverBoyJonny Nah the one that killed two of my family members within a 3 month span.
My tip for electrical connectors is that I have an assortment of different colored zip-ties. I put a tie on the lead to the connector, and one of the same color around the receptacle or sensor. Just not on hot stuff like o2 sensors. I just leave them on. That way, they are pre-marked if I have to disconnect them in the future. Works great, and saves confusion and time.
I love this so much. This cast is so freaking good. I love everyone on Donut right now.
James looks way more friendly with something on his head
Lol like deadpool
He already reminds me of a teddy bear
James: i have about $9 worth of questions Zach:I CAN EAT TONIGHT
cause no matter how much mechanics get paid, its never enough based on how expensive the hobby that comes along with it is..
@@iSlantyEyeZ G, i feel that
Ry@F Ù Ć Ķ • М È ! ! ! • I WĄNT ŞĘX • OPÉN MY CANÁL ! morning put
@@theegloriouschewsten3410 bctry
WOOOW OUT WOUT 10:34
You guys make it look so easy, and it gives me so much confidence. Thanks.
"We got two days scheduled for this" "We're gonna be done by noon" This gives me Roadkill vibes!
I see you are a man of culture as well
Good old roadkill!
I miss when that show was free on KZhead, good times 😌
@@Itsfarko yeah, I'm subs on motor trend on-demand.. But to be honest.. It's not as good as it was since the covid
@@Itsfarko Stop whining, quality has gone up since it's pay to watch. Also, it's not that bad of a price, if you ask me.
everyone's a pro until you find a bag of left over bolts and nuts
I don’t think you worked on a car properly if you used all the bolts. Gotta have a couple left over even if you’ve done it before
Less weight=race car
Having extra nuts and bolts just means you are smarter that the engineers that designed it in the first place. Obviously they were not needed. 😀
If it runs, it runs 😎
My first motorcycle I took apart completely I had a couple of bushings left over, and no matter where I looked I couldn't find where they went, runs good still
Good job Boyz! I've done this using a chain block tied to a roof beam, having to move the car back to get the motor and trans oot. Great to have mates to lend a hand!
I honestly like this kinda format alot better than the typical, way more chill, more of a real feel not overproduced and all. might be my favorite episode now lol
Most People with a coolant pipe: Makes musical noise's with it James with a coolant pipe: Proceeds to take a nasty bong ripe from it lol
We all knew he was a stoner 😂
lmao it looked more like a dab but i could see james doing dabs
@@Jogojump it was definitely a dab. He had a pick and swirled it and everything 😂
lol fat dabs on the e-nail
Na he was using a wick 😂 that’s a straight bong rip
"Be done by lunch..." Uh huh, famous last words. EDIT: Just finished - well I'll be you guys got it finished in one day at least! Awesome job!
Just wait for when I finally pull the motor from my cobra to slap it in my GT, imma take a video and time myself with minimal experience on the cobra setup, but my dad who's been hot rodding for 40 years helping, and I'm gonna time myself and aim for 4 hours
@@Prestiged_peck I mean I could pull the motor on my Civic in 60 seconds if I wanted to, just strap a chain to it, attach the other end to a tree, and reverse as fast as possible. :P
@@TomReinke89 I mean without damaging anything silly (aside from breaking a few connector clips and push pins, it is 20 years old after all)
This is by far my favorite episode donut has ever done! I want a part 2 soopppp bad
it makes me happy to see yall in a shop hope you guys are ddoing well
Me: Where is the oil leaking from? 4AGE: Yes
4afe screams in gear driven cam
kzhead.info/sun/mtGbZ8qOqpeimmw/bejne.html
when you push the engine to 12000rpm
@@mohdmuqri6101 wait... you're telling me you guys have been stopping at 12000?
I bet it leaks less than the sbc... unless you use RTV by the 55 gallon drum to seal the chevy
People: when is Zach gonna turbo the miata? Zach: What about the 30 cars parked outside the office?
I like the new book
Hey there obama
Zach: next week
I was an oil change guy at work a while back with no experience. They made me learn on a 19 gmc terrain after only ever going brakes as my biggest job. As of right now I’m doing a piston job and rebuilt my first transmission 😀
Zack “best hair at Donut” Jobe
This video has given me a dangerous amount of confidence
😂
Love seeing James work on his car! More of this!!
My best advice... get in a good friendship/relationship with someone who either manages/owns/works at a mechanic shop. my best friend works as a mechanic at the same shop my dad manages. everytime I ever needed to pull my tranny or motor I take it to them to put on the lift. makes life so damn easy
God, I love the way Zach says "More Powah Babeh". He sounds like your uncool uncle trying to be your cool uncle.
James: MO POWAH BABEH!!!!!! Zach: more power baby
🤣
2:41 !!!!!!!!!!
Pumphrey: *knows a lot about cars Also Pumphrey: *knows nothing about working on cars Ne: He’s just like me 😳
Supra fanboys really
I too am like jame’s
I’m finally transitioning from this stance to the git’er done variant. I’m not gonna lie, it’s hella work but there’s almost nothing I’ve experienced that proves to be more self gratifying than fixing my go-mobile opposed to looking for the help.
@@ksandbergen all i want is some garage space 😤
@@eliwilliamson3404 lol I’m doing all my work outside the house while I gotta drag that 85lbs 3.5ton Jack, 2 6ton and 3.5ton stands along with all other tools out the storage room. The hard part for me isn’t starting. It’s getting all the items I need out.
@James Pumphrey, I can take an entire hood off by myself, do it often enough on my cars. Where do I send my resume? I might need help on my truck, but my miata, speed 3, and lexus sc400 are all do-able solo. Evo and DSM where do-able solo as well. 240sx and rx7 I can't remember ever taking the hood off.
This is awesome. I've always wanted to do an engine pull. Great work James!
Once there was a kid that asked how a turbo works. A guy named Bart answered his question. Then he answered more questions. Then some other guys answered even more questions. Then that kid got addicted to donut media.
story of my life
That's Dope Lmao I Think I Found Donut Media Because Of The 2Jz Episode Lmao
I found it while learning about exhaust systems
I found the channel in the early days of Up To Speed, it's grown a lot since then
3:20 "The order you do this stuff in doesn't really matter" *removes engine, then disconnects wires and hoses, then unbolts mounts*
Rips it out with truck
lmao
@@melvin9614 Ahhh all at once.. My prefered method, definitely the fastest too
As a young car enthusiast I thoroughly enjoy this channel and I'm glad that such good people run the show and you guys go the absolute mile to prevent misinformation to your viewers. And you are honest with your content. I love it keep it up guys
I wish I had friends like you two when pulling all the power plants I have pulled over the years.. heart warming
TONIGHT James washes his hands Zach sits in a chair And Nolan looks at the camera
Me and the boys
just like old topgear words XD
Imagine Zach, James and nolan as top gear america hosts
Tonight on Donut Gear
kzhead.info/sun/mtGbZ8qOqpeimmw/bejne.html
*me* "this was the best episode of money pit ever!" *jobe* "we're turboing the miatas next week!" *me "nevermind"
😂😂😂
This was the video I needed to watch. I got me a VW mk2 diesel and need to do some fluid changes. I have always been in the back "learning" as people have done things to cars. This video gives me the confidence to watch some videos, read the service manual (what a resource) and make my Jetta happy. Then comes straight waste oil set up. Much exite. Doughnut rocks
That’s a great platform to learn on man. Enjoy the journey.
some legitimately good stuff in this vid. i like the part (~ 12:00 ) about marking connectors with tape. simple, yet effective.
moneypit ist hands down my most favorite show.
Zach: "let the car down, nice n slow" James: *cranks dat soulja boy"
pulled motor and replaced pistons in my 1.4t cruze... removing hoods solo is easy. All in the back muscles and minor adjustments.
I took of my Hyundai Tiburon hood by myself when I replaced engine. And a jeep grand wagoneer hood that thing was heavy.
This is my favorite episode from Donut Media by far. Just a group of friends working on an AE86 together, learning and having fun at the same time. Love the interactions between Zach and James too. Keep it up!!
“Show me a guy who can take an entire hood off by himself” ma boi Gingium: hold my ford 8.8
I looked up Gingium, picked a random space on a random vid of his and he was removing a hood from a Volvo solo.
@@Mechadondada link?
@@user-kg9cv4rr8j kzhead.info/sun/e5iqe66LqXN_hZs/bejne.html about 4:10
4:51... My friend did when we were fixing my 97 Mitsubishi L200 Pick up Truck... I did the reverse when we were done... use 2 long pieces of wood pop it open, jam some clothes on the edges, then unbolt them, hold the hood when removing the pieces of wood, then lift...
This new segment is awesome. Thank you
*Super Pro Technique: drain the oil, then run it at max RPM and let the engine remove itself.*
Innovation that excites
@@dean8367 *not if you do it correctly...* Watch this: kzhead.info/sun/jNyGiM-NgKWVnnA/bejne.html
"I'm not gonna charge my guy $10 to have me help him pop a hose off a radiator" "HHHUGGHEEYYYEAHHH"
Imma be honest, I replayed that an unhealthy amount of times
10:14 replay button
As much as I love James, I love seeing him get in there and get his knux greasy. This has become my favorite channel to watch
For jobs that have a lot of different length bolts I’ll grab a piece of cardboard, draw a rough diagram and poke holes in it where the bolts are. It’s a little excessive but if it’s a backyard job and you have to leave the project for a week or so, you can come back and know exactly where you left off
“Show me a guy who can take an entire hood off by himself” Gingium.
He does a lot by himself
Hahahah I did my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 lifted 4x4 I should make a video and drop it here.
Eugene Hertz doesn't even need to use his hands.... just saying
Lol i just saw him pull his volvo hood off the other day
Just about to comment that
james looks like an ex convict with his short hair
Zach looks like he's about to be a convict lol
@@TheCarpenterUnion Truth. That mustache tho...
Great production quality very entertaining. Had to rewind to watch a couple parts over. Loved the Snake Kinnnggg!!! Lol awesome video! Thank you
I could TOTALLY see Zack J as like a professor of Garage Engineering and Auotomotive Ettiquette (aka Shop Teacher) The instructional ability and know how he has would easily qualify him as a Crew Chief a Drag Racing Team! \m/
"Show me a guy who can take a hood off on their own" Hert did it with no hands!
This made my day🤣
I did this once and it was a terrible idea. It didn’t help that it’s on a crown Vic and the hood is about the same size as an acre of land.
@@carsongeye1462 Rob Dahm also did it with no hands today!
I did it with my 74 ford maverick 👀 solo,but yes always ask for help.
12:42 Gotcha!!!!
I actually did this exact thing years ago with a friend of mine. I was a professional mechanic, my friend was a car enthusiast with some experience working on cars, but not much. We replaced the engine in his FWD car in his driveway. I “made” him do most of the work, offering guidance and a helping hand when needed. Honestly, the best way to help someone learn something as hands-on as car repairs is to just have them do it and offer advice when they get stuck or start to do something wrong/dangerous.
Another killer video. Funny but legit inspiring. Going to take on my own engine swap soon. Thanks guys!
12:28 james dabbin out of a radiator hose is priceless😂😂
facts and he got the tool too
One of the many reasons I love himb
Factsssss priceless 💯💯
Didn’t know I could love him anymore 🥰
was just about to comment that lol
When I get a miata I might put a vr6 in it.
I was thinking about doing the same thing!
@@heroichitsuji ero sennin got good taste
i need to see a miata 2 stroke detroit at least once in my life
@@Thorkell6969 there is a diesel miata on youtube. It's been a while since I seen it, not sure what the motor is
I’ve always do everything by myself do not have anyone around to help me. You learn how to do things and make it easier and faster.
I took my hood of alone. (Mx5) its so light. Just leave a loose nut on both sides. Heck i put on the hardtop myself too. Ok i forgot the rear window heater connector once! ;)
$10 to turn a wrench $1 to ask a question Sounds like the service department at a car dealership
Aww, since Zach finally got a turbo kit, does this mean we're not gonna get a "nitrogen VS regular air inflated tires, Do they make a difference" video
Nitrogen-inflated tires don't lose pressure as quickly as air-inflated ones, and vapor won't add up inside because there's no oxygen unlike air.
Jobe does a great job explaining the process and stressing that the most difficult part of an engine swap is getting the confidence to do an engine swap. Very wise 👏👏👏 I need a Jobe.
thank you for all the help on me doing my car you guys videos are such a help
We just aren't going to talk about how James shaved his head
Me to me: I wonder how long ago James shaved his head and I just didn’t notice. If I say something now I’ll look like an eeeeediot... 😆
I like ya cut g
He looks like Alan from Hangover part 2
It’s not bad honestly