Another Hemi, Another Cam - Pico Power
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Date: 2025-07-08
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Comments and reviews: 20
waiting4aliens
A really tight video that allowed a home gamer to understand how the transducer gathered data and produced a wave form. I watched your video several times to burn it in. AES offers some videos that allowed me to have a idea how the scopes are set up, dialed in, and what they offer. I found them to be of value.
It's a crying shame that more people in more areas can't offer accurate diagnoses, because that parts cannon bill was a bit, and got someone nowhere.
Thank you for the video.
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A really tight video that allowed a home gamer to understand how the transducer gathered data and produced a wave form. I watched your video several times to burn it in. AES offers some videos that allowed me to have a idea how the scopes are set up, dialed in, and what they offer. I found them to be of value.
It's a crying shame that more people in more areas can't offer accurate diagnoses, because that parts cannon bill was a bit, and got someone nowhere.
Thank you for the video.
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1011010100011
Always find it funny that Hemi is still a salivation bell for Mopar fanboys in the 21st century. Engines from more advanced companies (especially Euro and Japaese makes) have had hemispherical (or better) chambers since the 1960s and since the '80s it got hard to find an engine that doesn't except for the pushrod throwbacks. That's the power of marketing malarkey
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Always find it funny that Hemi is still a salivation bell for Mopar fanboys in the 21st century. Engines from more advanced companies (especially Euro and Japaese makes) have had hemispherical (or better) chambers since the 1960s and since the '80s it got hard to find an engine that doesn't except for the pushrod throwbacks. That's the power of marketing malarkey
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82lube
my 2011 Challenger has 168, 000, thru random misfire code, then a day or 2 later cyl #5 misfire, she still hasn't had the TIC in her but after a littler testing & Diagnosis I now have a Cam & Lifter kit on the way. I have done cam kits on 7 or 8 over the years & replaced engines in another 15 or more Hemi cars & trucks. It is never IF but WHEN will they fail.
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my 2011 Challenger has 168, 000, thru random misfire code, then a day or 2 later cyl #5 misfire, she still hasn't had the TIC in her but after a littler testing & Diagnosis I now have a Cam & Lifter kit on the way. I have done cam kits on 7 or 8 over the years & replaced engines in another 15 or more Hemi cars & trucks. It is never IF but WHEN will they fail.
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leoashrae4199
Hope you can find a cam for this customer. I can't find an OEM Intake cam for a 2016 3. 6 Dodge Journey at either of my two local dealers. I found one advertised as OEM on-line from a distributer I've never heard of at a price that sucks. Is Stellantis getting out of the parts business and letting the aftermarkets like NewYall carry the load
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Hope you can find a cam for this customer. I can't find an OEM Intake cam for a 2016 3. 6 Dodge Journey at either of my two local dealers. I found one advertised as OEM on-line from a distributer I've never heard of at a price that sucks. Is Stellantis getting out of the parts business and letting the aftermarkets like NewYall carry the load
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somaday2595
Not a mechanic here, just want to understand - If this were a GM Ecotech engine, (variable camshaft, could the misfire have been caused by a loose time chain, or an ECM that has not been trained (Or all cylinders would have been misfiring, not just one)
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Not a mechanic here, just want to understand - If this were a GM Ecotech engine, (variable camshaft, could the misfire have been caused by a loose time chain, or an ECM that has not been trained (Or all cylinders would have been misfiring, not just one)
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Drev222
Explained very well! Pretty cool to be able to see the data on the screen, and have you explain exactly what that data means. Also a bonus that you don't need to tear into the engine to get eyes on the cam, to diagnose the problem. Keep up the good work!
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Explained very well! Pretty cool to be able to see the data on the screen, and have you explain exactly what that data means. Also a bonus that you don't need to tear into the engine to get eyes on the cam, to diagnose the problem. Keep up the good work!
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autorepair
How could you confirm the fault with analog equipment and without pulling the cam Is it possible I bought an oscilloscope because of you. I've used it more than 10 times in the last couple years. Now this makes me want to buy a pressure transducer.
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How could you confirm the fault with analog equipment and without pulling the cam Is it possible I bought an oscilloscope because of you. I've used it more than 10 times in the last couple years. Now this makes me want to buy a pressure transducer.
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COBRO98
It's honestly incredible how poorly designed just about every platform is now, it's mind boggling. I recently found out that Chrysler is switching to plastic A/C lines.
The EPA/UN is trying to force the common man out of owning transportation.
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It's honestly incredible how poorly designed just about every platform is now, it's mind boggling. I recently found out that Chrysler is switching to plastic A/C lines.
The EPA/UN is trying to force the common man out of owning transportation.
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autorepair
Aftermarket cam and lifters factory will do it again warranty had to replace mine 30, 000 its doing it again so i do it myself this time with frp cam and preferably with pressure fed roller should stop issue
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Aftermarket cam and lifters factory will do it again warranty had to replace mine 30, 000 its doing it again so i do it myself this time with frp cam and preferably with pressure fed roller should stop issue
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alexluz7023
good stuff thx. one tip! on pico software top right corner by the logo there is a 9 circled in red, if you press on that circle you will update your pico software, keep up the good work
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good stuff thx. one tip! on pico software top right corner by the logo there is a 9 circled in red, if you press on that circle you will update your pico software, keep up the good work
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scowell
You can't idle these things. the idle oiling is terrible. Ones that do this have been idled for hours and hours. things like bucket trucks, or ones owned by an eye dee eye oh tee.
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You can't idle these things. the idle oiling is terrible. Ones that do this have been idled for hours and hours. things like bucket trucks, or ones owned by an eye dee eye oh tee.
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zwildcatt
35 years of being a ASE master tech this is really fascinating technology and great diagnostics. Never seen a compression test at 193 psi though. now consider a new tool
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35 years of being a ASE master tech this is really fascinating technology and great diagnostics. Never seen a compression test at 193 psi though. now consider a new tool
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Garth2011
Dodge, Ford and now GM are producing complete junk these days. Its sad. $60, 000 and up and thats what we get. Best to LEASE THAT CRAP if you have to have a newer ride.
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Dodge, Ford and now GM are producing complete junk these days. Its sad. $60, 000 and up and thats what we get. Best to LEASE THAT CRAP if you have to have a newer ride.
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floorpizza8074
Taking it to you first would have saved that guy all of that parts cannon money. Could've used it toward the cam replacement. Man, this world needs more Mr. O's.
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Taking it to you first would have saved that guy all of that parts cannon money. Could've used it toward the cam replacement. Man, this world needs more Mr. O's.
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TheOnlySgtRock
I stopped your video short half-way thru and asked myself what would cause this. Then played the end. I was right. Way to use your tools for a correct diagnose.
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I stopped your video short half-way thru and asked myself what would cause this. Then played the end. I was right. Way to use your tools for a correct diagnose.
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Mtltrm
The professionalism that Eric shows is amazing, using the tools that make an accurate diagnosis leaving no doubt. Love the content Eric keep up the great work.
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The professionalism that Eric shows is amazing, using the tools that make an accurate diagnosis leaving no doubt. Love the content Eric keep up the great work.
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L82zz
Bad lifter as well
I think only bad cam would be more consistent,
But what do i know just another arm chair expert,
Any way needs a new engine
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Bad lifter as well
I think only bad cam would be more consistent,
But what do i know just another arm chair expert,
Any way needs a new engine
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ChrisTheBmxGuy
I find the police with the 5. 7 and work trucks with the 6. 4 have the most failures from extended idle time. I do like this way to diag, well done
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I find the police with the 5. 7 and work trucks with the 6. 4 have the most failures from extended idle time. I do like this way to diag, well done
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dant8213
I was wondering where you were goin with this, and thinking he said it wasnt the cam. it doesnt have cam noise but it also doesnt have a cam lobe
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I was wondering where you were goin with this, and thinking he said it wasnt the cam. it doesnt have cam noise but it also doesnt have a cam lobe
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stanthurman9008
Hello Eric of South Main Auto, How’s you and Mrs O, doing these days From East Texas, late at nite and your postie thingie popped up
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Hello Eric of South Main Auto, How’s you and Mrs O, doing these days From East Texas, late at nite and your postie thingie popped up
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