My Neighbor's Car Died, Let's Fix iT!
My neighbor Jackie needed her 2004 Chevy Malibu head gaskets replaced, so I offered to repair her car for free in exchange for making a YouTube video. She was overjoyed to hear her car start again!
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Tools & Parts:
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Video Timestamps:
00:00 Intro!
00:42 Removing the Rear Heat Shield.
00:52 Removing the Exhaust Manifold.
01:02 Removing the Rear Head.
01:20 Cleaning the debris off the heads.
01:43 Old Head Gasket Removal.
01:53 Cleaning the Block for the New Head Gaskets.
02:19 Installing New Head Gaskets.
02:38 Torque the Head Bolts to Spec w/ Diagram.
02:53 Installing the Rear Exhaust Manifold Gasket.
03:12 Installing the Front Head Bolts to Spec w/ Diagram.
03:32 Air Intake Gaskets.
04:07 Push Rod Sequence Diagram for 2004 Chevy Malibu v6 3.5L.
04:17 Installing the Air Intake w/ Fuel Injectors.
04:41 Front Exhaust Manifold with Heat Shield.
04:51 Front & Rear Valve Covers.
05:10 Installing Thermostat.
05:26 Installing Gaskets for Air Intake Manifold.
05:38 Installing Wire Harness for Fuel Injectors.
06:01 Spark Plug Wiring Diagram for 2004 Chevy Malibu v6 3.5L.
06:11 Installing the Fuel Line.
06:21 Fuel Leak Test.
06:58 Installing Air Intake Manifold & Manifold Absolute Sensor.
07:12 Installing Spark Plug Ignition Coil Unit.
07:28 Re-connect Fuel Line.
07:38 Re-connect Oxygen Sensors.
07:48 Installing the Mounting Bracket for Alternator.
07:58 Installing Belt Tensioner & Pulley.
08:08 Serpentine Belt Diagram for 2004 Chevy Malibu v6 3.5L.
08:21 Install Throttle Body.
08:31 Add Blue Devil Radiator Flush with Distilled Water.
08:47 Adding Seafoam to Engine Oil.
09:04 Coolant Fan Relay Location, Found Bad Connector.
09:31 Adding Freon to the AC Line caused the Coolant Fans to turn on!
09:42 Test Driving Jackie's Car!
10:42 Rick & Jackie's Outro Life is Good!
#DIY #LetsFixiT
Camera / Tool Gear:
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