2010 Kia Forte SX 2.4 Engine Replacement Options

so lets say your 2010 Kia Forte SX with the 2.4 engine fails and your looking for a replacement engine. i purchased a engine from a 2010 Kia Optima with a 2.4. if you check on orielys website and look at compatibility you will see that there are several options for you to pull from. so there are differences but nothing major. both of these videos are my current progress i will update this when i am done

Cheapest Mercedes Benz 230 Kompresser

We found the cheapest Mercedes Benz that Facebook marketplace had to offer n we purchased it check out the video 

Introducing Tow Auction Finds Series 1995 Ford Ranger

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I recently started a new YouTube series on my channel call Tow Auction Finds I go to tow auctions n purchase vehicles to use as gamblers or I keep them or sell them. I will also be discussing pro's and con's of going to tow auctions. I will also be explaining terms n questions to ask when looking at potential vehicles and what to stay away from.

Turbo Swapped 1991 Mazda 626

This is a 1991 Mazda 626 DX that has been turbo swapped. Previous owner had installed ksport coilovers. He used the drivetrain out of a Mazda MX-6 turbo and the wiring harness and ECU.

Project Honda Civic Ute aka EF'D Ute

Recently acquired Honda Civic EF it wasn't worth saving so we decided to turn it into a truck and here is our video

Gambler 500 Mr Mom Build

This is my Gambler 500 build I purchased a 1993 Plymouth Voyager 3.3 V6 AWD from my neighbor, the van had been sitting for about 2yrs. When we got it to my house I had it running in under 10mins, the fuel pump relay had failed so I swapped the fuel pump relay with the cooling fan and took it for a drive, the transmission was stuck in limp mode. I replaced the solenoid pack on the transmission n I was ready to start my build. Why would someone take a perfectly well preserved family vehicle off-road I was asked I said "I've always wanted a mini van with AT tires and loud exhaust, cool led headlights and rear mounted Jerry cans. I started my build with a plan from day one. Below are my videos through out the build.

2019 Sasquatch Run

This was an all around great weekend. Al of trash picked up, spent time with old and new friends. Becoming part of the gambler 500 group has become one of the best experiences in my life, I always drove interesting vehicles off-road my whole life. Everyone who is apart of the gambler 500 is my brother and sister we are all family and we help each other out no one is left behind. Below are my videos I took on this adventure.

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Rebuild

hey guys and gals i recently started working on my GTP, i purchased the car back in January 2018, the previous owner had the transmission rebuilt just before i purchased the car. unbeknown to me the intake gaskets started to leak on the way home. i didnt notice the leak until it was too late, coolant had mixed with the oil we all know what that means ill just say milk shake anyone..lol so i proceeded to replace the intake gaskets and supercharger gasket. i changed the oil 3 times it was clean at that point n i thought i would have no issues after that. well i was wrong one night in june i ended up spinning a connecting rod bearing.  so it sat for months until i acquired the replacement engine. i ended up purchasing a donor gtp off of offer up. here is why i call it a saga watch the videos to see what i have been threw trying to get this car back on the road.

1999 Hyundai Elantra Gambler 500 Update

well here we go its almost done we have a few small things to finish up. here is our progress.

2in lift completed
Straight Pipe Exhaust
Gauges installed

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Hyundai Elantra 2in lift
Lifted Elantra

Dodge Neon 2.0 SOHC P0340 Fix

i recently worked on a 2005 Dodge Neon 2.0 Sohc. the car had come from an tow auction that my friend devin had purchased it was a non running car at that time no key. so after getting a key made for the car it started right up without a problem. we had noticed that someone had installed a new clutch. they had also replaced the starter, they also had installed a new timing belt.  the car would run for about 2 minutes then the check engine light would come on. the only code was P0340 Camshaft intermittent signal. i replaced the Camshaft sensor and it didnt fix the problem. i proceed to check wiring from the ecu to all of the engine sensors there was a problem i also replaced the cam magnet n that did not fix the problem i tired all the fixes that are present thru the forums for neon's n pt cruisers and stratus's. i decided to check mechanical timing. i rented a Harmonic balancer puller, pulled the harmonic balancer off. removed the engine mount plate aka front plate. removed the 2 bolts at the bottom of the timing belt cover. removing the timing belt cover i noticed something was wrong, i have worked on a lot of these 2.0 sohc engines. i hand cranked the engine to TDC on the crank shaft n thats when i noticed the camshaft sprocket was 2 teeth advanced. loosened the timing belt tension-er.  after retiming the engine, i put the harmonic balancer back on and started the engine. after about 2 minutes i decided to check for codes with my scanner. the P0340 code was finally gone no more random bogging or stalling past 2300 Rpm. so if you have recently performed a timing belt replacement and this code comes up almost instantly recheck your timing marks to confirm nothing moved.

Gambler 500 Build 1998 Hyundai Elantra

this is our Gambler 500 build its a 1998 Hyundai Elantra, it was purchased from a tow auction back in October of 2017. it was in an accident back in December 2017. my friend showed me a video of the gambler 500 rally. we both thought what the hell run the car in the gambler it still runs n drives just fine, we started working on it a few days ago. my friend had purchased a new radiator from eBay, i supplied the cooling fans from my other project. we did have to do an oil change due to the fact of the hood was left off of the car for 3 months so rain water had dripped down the dipstick tube slowly filling the crank case full of water or someone decided to dump water in the crank case we haven't fully figured it out. the car doesn't have a blow head gasket so we know something happened. we do have a set of 4x6 led headlights to use in place of the destroyed head light assembly's. we also have a heavy duty front bumper from a ford ranger that we will be mounting to the front bumper brackets also. i will post more videos on our progress on the Hyundai aka shit car .

The 2002 Kia Sedona Saga

long story short i was at a tow auction and purchased this van. the tow company had keys, i started off with repairing alot of the mini van, this van was barely running. whom ever had it before had over half of the sensors disconnected. the front hubs were shot. the wiper linkage was busted, the passenger side mirror was missing the glass. i know i know its a tow auction you get what u get but this one just makes me think how in the hell is this thing actually running and who in the hell would have drove it like this and then i remember i live in WA..lol

Chevrolet S10 Head Light Upgrade

i recently purchased a set of head lights with removable bulb which happens to be a 9003 bulb. they are clear euro style they were around $30.00 for the pair. the overall light output is basically a night and day difference.

Chevrolet S10 Led Light Bar

1988 Chevrolet S10


i used a 42 in led light bar it puts out a good amount of light. in the videos below you will see the difference

Chevrolet Tahoe Led Dash Light conversion

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe led dash light conversion. in the following video i will show u how they look.


Pretty much straight forward process i used 194/168 led blubs

1989 Ford Mustang Core Support Removal

i took a few videos of the removal process of a core support on my 1989 ford mustang convertible. its overly not to hard to remove the core support. you have to remove the front bumper n the reinforcement, remove the fenders, you will remove the radiator and anything else that is attached to the core support. you will have to use a spot weld removal drill bit also. just make sure to fully drill out each spot weld as you go that is attaching the core support to the front end. there are hidden ones also.

1990 Ford Mustang Convertible LX Core Support Repaired

a friend of mine had recently been in a minor front end collision with his mustang. he purchased a new used core support from a local wreaking yard for under 100.00, in these videos will show from start to finish.

Chevrolet Tahoe Brake Light Switch Failure

here is a video showing why the brake light switch has failed n also i have included the part store brand replacement part number. mine started to work intermittently say 50% of the time. when i pulled the switch part this is what i found

Chevrolet Tahoe Instrument Cluster Failure

if you are an owner of a 2000 - 2006 Tahoe,Suburban,1500,2500,GMC Denali,Cadillac escalade then you may or may not have encountered the stepper motor failure with these cluster, signs that the cluster is failing is flutter in the gauges or lack or gauges working and intermittent gauge function. as the gauges electric motor fails it can no longer keep the needle in place.

Chevrolet Tahoe Sending unit failure

this problem just started recently with the fuel sending unit in the gas tank, i noticed the fuel level would random drop to E, i have a bluetooth scan tool, i pulled a pending code for the sending unit low voltage. the tahoe still runs fine but i know ill have to change the fuel pump n sending unit shortly.

Chevrolet  has had a problem with sending units for years with there trucks and suburbans also.