nope it is easier to put bolts in from the inside to the outside as you build the chassis that way the impact wrench is on the outside on the nut
but then the gas tank goes in as the next step so sure it would be easy if the gas tank wasn't in the way

zip that nut off , but have to cut the bolt or remove the gas tank because there is not room

OR: Remove the bed on a PU Truck to get at the fuel pump, or make the Zerks, (grease fittings) Physically IMPOSSIBLE to get at! That's why Machinist's and Mechanics DETEST engineers!

The bold above is false
Dealerships make more on repairs (body and mechanical work) than selling a car. Also selling tires, oil changes and various other "service" work.
I have known a few general managers and all told me the same thing.
For example, there is a book that gives repair times for certain things. Let's say for a plug change for a V6 F150 it states 4hrs. Now let's say the average Ford mechanic can do the job in 2.25 hrs. Guess how much labor you pay for? 4 hrs
That is why when I do need to pay someone to fix my stuff it is either an independent OR warranty work







Auto engineer per chance?

And I know too many folks with new cars with problems to fall for "newer is better" so I will keep driving my 99 Tacoma

4 hours labor mechanic does it in 2.5 hours so is 1.5 hours ahead in pay for the day. This is a good incentive for them, however the rushing to get a job done and onto the next not so good for the guy who’s car is being worked on.

They ain't running them, they're just sitting, rusting, waiting for parts they can't get!

At the same time, if a rusted bolt snaps, and the repair turns into a 3 day ordeal, the customer is still only paying for 4 hours of labor.

I bet it was a man,lol

Bet that happens often

Girl was too busy hiding the starter...

Lol. I bet you're right.

When the Plymouth Prowler was assembled the aluminum frame was first on the cart. The next part was the brake lines. I remember that because when I was a kid they would rust out and it was hard to replace some of them.

Garryowen

On my 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport the headlights come on when the key is turned to auxiliary and stay on until the engine starts. How stupid is that? Extra load on the battery with every start for no good reason. Intentional additional stress on the battery. I am trying to get in the habit of turning the lights on and then off before starting to defeat that design feature.

The idea is for a person to not be able to work on his own car. They want you to pay $200/hr labor to a dealership

When I was a kid. We had to change out the points and condenser, clean and gap the plugs and adjust the timing four times a year. With fuel injection and electronic ignition, I can't remember the last time I did it.

So maintenance has been greatly reduced. However, a Dodge Journey requires removing a lot of parts just to change the battery out.

Garryowen

I found two f150's from the mid 90's. No rust and under 100,000 miles. I'm not a Ford guy but I might just have to buy one.

2000 Tundra hid their starter under the intake.

He said the auto company makes money selling, not fixing. That's different from the dealer, which you referenced.

let that sink in , they are NOT in the business of repairing cars at the manufacture even if the tech at the dealership is

thus everything is from the mindset of make it last longer than the warrantee and who cares if it can be fixed , the auto company doesn't make money fixing cars it makes it selling you a new one.


The bold above is false
Dealerships make more on repairs (body and mechanical work) than selling a car. Also selling tires, oil changes and various other "service" work.
I have known a few general managers and all told me the same thing.
For example, there is a book that gives repair times for certain things. Let's say for a plug change for a V6 F150 it states 4hrs. Now let's say the average Ford mechanic can do the job in 2.25 hrs. Guess how much labor you pay for? 4 hrs
That is why when I do need to pay someone to fix my stuff it is either an independent OR warranty work

The AUTO COMPANY doesn't make money fixing cars. The dealership does, but other than their need for someone to sell the cars they make, the auto companies could care less about the dealership and how they make their money. Once the car is sold and any warranty they might give (not some third party extended warranty) is up, they could care less about the car. Unless it is absolute pile of crap compared to its competition, which will hurt future sales, they really don't care. And it has to be a pretty big pile of crap to get most people to switch brand loyalty, so even piles of crap sell, just at a little lower volume.