Business Business Services How to Develop a Winning Presentation PrePresentation How to Develop a Winning Presentation PrePresentation During this first phase of winning more work contractors must commit to a flawless prepresentation regimen Brad Humphrey January 11 2016 A construction contractor must commit to a flawless prepresentation regimen of studying schematics drawings specifications personalities needs expectations tendencies etc during phase one of preparing a winning presentation Its just too tempting not to make a few inferences from a recent sports spectacular to assist contractors trying to make that winning sales presentation No not the Olympicsthe Super Bowl This oneday billiondollar juggernaut is a perfect example of how teamwork preparation and execution can all come together What better presentation than the NFL Super Bowl where two teams competing for one prize and each committed to the same amount of pregame prepwork to present to the world what their team is all about Certainly the amount of preparation that both teams completed was over the top Yet one team presented a truer reflection of what their preparation had readied their players and coaches to accomplishand they prevailed The preparation of a disciplined champion in sports provides an apt comparison for contractors competing to win work In football you will often hear of coaches preaching that their team must prepare for three phases of the game offense defense and special teams Similarly there are three phases to winning more work that championship construction companies execute During the first phase the contractor must commit to a flawless prepresentation regimen of studying schematics drawings specifications personalities needs expectations tendencies etc In the second phase the prework effort must specifically address exactly what the customer needs culminating in a winning presentation through a clear and realistic estimate a seamless and believable presentation or both In the third and final phase and in order to punctuate their preparation and presentation the winning contractor performs a postpresentation followup to reinforce their commitment to their proposal their brand and their companys confidence in performing the work Lets take each of the three phases separately and examine what you can do to turn each phase into a stronger contributor to winning work Phase I building the presentation game plan The turnaround time involved with bidding a job much less planning for a presentation is often very brief The urgency projected by the customer for our best shot today can move contractors to use templatebased costs resulting in a fastassembled bid that overlooks critical details details that might have made the difference in winning the project Estimating software has become a staple for many growing contractorsas it should be However the creativity of the game plan that a contractor must develop perhaps in a written estimate only or in conjunction with a live sales presentation is still a humaninspired contribution Lets explore some of the more human aspects of preparing a winning presentation 1 Look first to general scope of project This first aspect is for the contractor and estimators to gain an overall picture of the project Often how the project is laid out where important boundaries are noted where the site is located what sort of visibility the project affords etc are all visuals important to the contractor really interested in nailing their presentation Getting a visual of the overall scope of the project provides greater clarity of what is at stake what is at risk and what the final successful project will look like Too often the contractor who is just wanting to turn the bid around quickly will immediately begin doing takeoffs calculating the numbers throwing a few extra profit points on top and sending the bid on its way Another brief but important aspect of this first consideration is the possibility that the contractor might choose not to prepare a bid andor presentation Gaining a general scope of work especially for those most intimate with preparing a bid and presentation can add clarity and confidence if the project is to be pursued Too many examples exist of contractors who prepared their bids and presentations for work that realistically they should have never attempted to win 2 Understand the owner and the owners needs without disregarding wants This aspect recognizes the drawings or jobsite limitations and allowances for the project but it also recognizes that customers might need something that isnt always spelled out on a drawing or captured in the RFQ Understanding the owner requires having some relationship with the owner Questions that might enter into the relationship building might include questions such as What do you really want to see on this project How would you like to see the work completed by a contractor Are there any unique traits or characteristics about this project that you would like to see in place Is there anything currently on the site that you would like to see maintained or removed Do you have some overall look that you want to establish or maintain In many cases contractors really can help themselves out by doing a little homework on the owner their reputation their current site or other sites owned and their area of industry For example making the winning presentation to a health care owner might differ slightly from making a presentation to an industrial owner and still differ to a residential owner The learning point here is to know something of value about the owner who will be receiving the presentation Tailoring to the owners personal as well as professional tastes can often separate the winning contractor from the competition Such tailoring especially when preparing for a presentation should also pay attention to the owners personality personal and professional interests and the owners company record performance and projected future 3 Stringent review of the projects known facts Facts represents every detail on a drawing number on a specification sheet or requirement provided by the owner Dont be surprised if gathering all of the facts is harder than you think Im still amazed how many projects are completed without the contractor ever having a complete and accurate set of drawings While this is quite common in the general contractors world its not that uncommon in the specialty subtrade field either Here is where the devil in the details pays off a quick skim as opposed to a detailed analysis for such facts can result in a contractor losing a job or worse winning the job but still losing in the end when they perform the project at a financial loss Cost codes accuracy of square footage linear takeoffs crew productivity rates material needs and costs etc are all facts contractors regularly draw on to pull together the perfect bid leading to the winning presentation 4 Developing the winning game plan While the third aspect of preparation might represent the Xs Os of the facts this fourth aspect requires the human element The estimating software will provide fast calculations for our final numbers however this fourth aspect demands the creative and intuitive side of the contractors brain trust of advisors In short this is where the final game plan is prepared for presentation While watching the Super Bowl it was not uncommon for the network cameras moving their perspective from the field action to showing offensive and defensive coaches pouring over their game plan making comparisons to what they had prepared for and what they might need to adjust to strengthen their players execution In similar fashion contractors need to create a bit of a game plan for every project they bid While an actual and formal presentation might not be required successful contractors still prepare to verbally walk their customers through their bid ensuring greater understanding and taking advantage of every opportunity to promote their companys Unique Selling Proposition USP If a contractor is to make a live presentation here is what the game plan must include for the contractor to maximize preparation and to demonstrate the contractors real advantages and command of the customers needs in the project Known facts about the site constructability issues and requirements Knowledge of what the owners company or industry is experiencing Big picture of finished project descriptions Constructability sequences that prioritize the organization of the jobsite and how the job will be completed Detailed yet brief response to known customer needs and wants Definition of how the contractor proves quality workmanship Discussion of start and end times list of what the owner will be expected to prepare Identification of the project leader and brief description of hisher experience 5 Conducting the dress rehearsal As crazy as this might sound every successful contractor I know who is serious about landing work conducts a dress rehearsal It is in the dress rehearsal that the bugs of inconsistency are worked out This is the opportunity to hear how the presenters actually sound when they try to voice important building terms and phrases Often what we think might sound right sounds much different when we are actually saying the words out loud While we cant match the actual live experience of the real presentation we can improve our efforts by making rehearsing part of our prepresentation efforts And when youre conducting your dress rehearsal dont be afraid to capture it on video for review I have found that reviewing video of practice presentation can greatly improve your preparation efforts Taping football practices has been common practice in the NFL college and even high school for years Taping your rehearsal gives you the advantage of reviewing the effort seeing for yourself the good the bad and the ugly 6 Final touches and edits Conducting the dress rehearsal affords you the chance to see the positives as well as areas for improvement before making the real presentation to the customer After assessing your rehearsal be honest about the adjustments or edits you can make to strengthen the presentation In some cases the adjustments might be small things such as simply adding a timeline to your discussion of the building phases edits can be as easy as deleting your discussion of the composition of the concrete that will be used Larger adjustments might include determining the actual order of who is presenting maybe even realizing that another employee be considered or added due to his or her familiarity with the construction process Or perhaps the dress rehearsal will reveal you need to switch out a presenter Not everyone is comfortable standing up and presenting to a customer and while we all can improve our presentation skills not everyone will be ready or experienced enough to make a positive impression for your presentation efforts Remember the goal of any sales presentation is to win the work One final touch to consider involves recognizing where the actual presentation will take place Assuming most presentations will take place at the customers location it is important to know if you will be in a boardroom or a smaller office area Will the presentation require a Power Point and screen Will you be using handouts How many people will be in your audience Getting answers to these questions and others can better prepare your presenters so they are more confident and relaxed Again most contractors and their teams are not professional speakers Therefore making changes on the day of the presentation can throw some people off making them more nervous or uncomfortable Its important that those presenting are confident relaxed and positive Making the winning presentation requires much preparation While not every presentation will result in victory it is critical that a contractor prepare to win every project Even the development of the bid that is emailed or handdelivered requires a great preparation effort My experience has taught me that even though a bid might have been written initially at some point the contractor will be asked to explain their formal proposal Thus a presentation is often required albeit a spontaneous one Preparing the winning presentation isnt only for the larger contractor Even the smaller contractor who makes a living completing residential driveways will experience greater results by applying the prepresentation efforts Ive outlined And as a matter of good risk management any size job can result in breakdowns failures and dissatisfied customers The better prepared a contractor is to address the process terms conditions needs etc of proposed work the better chance that contractor will have in winning work winning profitable work and winning work that yields the lowest level of problems Be sure to win this first of three phases of work Without it your chances of winning profitable work are greatly reduced Win this first phase and the second phase becomes easier and more effective at scoring the right plays to win the project Well look at the second phase of making the winning presentation in another article Share Business Services Load More Content

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Equipment Compaction Equipment Selecting the Right Plate Compactor for the Job Selecting the Right Plate Compactor for the Job Considerations questions and features to look for in a plate compactor for paving and pavement maintenance jobs Kimberly Hegeman June 19 2009 The handle of a plate compactor plays a key roll It can be mounted in the center or back of the unit It can be a swinging handle allowing for easier maneuverability And it could also be an antivibration hadle for increased operator comfort Equipment is a key element in paving and pavement maintenance One key piece of equipment for almost all jobs is a plate compactor Plate compactors can be used to compact sub base and asphalt on driveways parking lots and repair jobs They are also useful in confined areas where a larger roller may not be able reach When it comes to selecting the right plate compactor contractors have a few options to consider There are three main categories of plate compactors a singleplate compactor a reversible plate compactor and a high performanceheavyduty plate compactor Which one a contractor chooses depends on the size and type of job he or she is doing says Torsten Erbel Multiquips director of product management Singleplate compactors go in a forward direction only and are probably the most popular choice for smaller asphalt jobs Reversible plates can go in both forward and reverse and some also operate in a hover mode Erbel says Reversible and high performanceheavyduty plate compactors are often used for sub base or deeper depth compaction he adds Plates on plate compactors are usually measured in width and sizes can range from 15 to 25 in says Wacker Neusons National Product Specialist Jim Lewis But width isnt the only measurement contractors should look for when purchasing a plate compactor Most of the small plate compactors generate around 3000 to 4000 lbs of centrifugal force Erbel says Centrifugal force should not be interpreted as how hard a plate hits For many years the industry has used this term as comparative value and contractors have silently adopted it without truly understanding that the value of generated centrifugal force alone has no influence to performance Erbel adds Other values such as amplitude and weight will contribute to the overall plate performance Contractors should carefully review all the printed specifications when purchasing a plate compactor The eccentric frequency of the plate is another factor to consider says Ed Varel engineering project manager for Stone Construction Equipment Lower eccentric frequencies or vibrations per minute vpm are good for cohesive soils compaction For asphalt and granular materials contractors will want to look for a higher vpm Varel says Contractors should also look at the plate itself Is the plate made of cast ductile iron or steel A cast ductile iron base plate may be stiffer allowing for more efficient compaction of the material Lewis says The shape of the base plate also affects compaction A curved plate can make turning easier and prevent the plate from gouging the asphalt Erbel says How can you tell if the plate is curved Erbel says to look underneath from the center of the plate to the edging Although it is hard to notice the plate will be slightly bent up he says The geometry of the plate is important for working in tight places Varel adds Aside from the plate itself contractors should make sure the plate compactor comes with a water tank The water helps create a barrier between the hot asphalt and the cold compaction plate preventing the plate from sticking to the asphalt Erbel says A new feature plate compactors might have is an antivibration handle The antivibration handle cuts down on vibration transfer from the plate to the operator creating more comfort for the operator In addition to antivibration Lewis suggests looking for a plate compactor with a centralmounted handle A centralmounted handle makes it easier to maneuver on the asphalt and is less apt to do any cutting or tearing of the material Lewis says A swinging handle can also make maneuverability easier for an operator Sometimes the handle is mounted in the back sometimes its mounted in the center of the plate Depending on the mount location it gives you a different swing range and also different heights as you swing the plate handle forward Erbel says When the handle is mounted in the center then the operating height of the handle seems to be more level in either direction and more comfortable for the operator Although plate compactors are often selfexplanatory pieces of equipment contractors need to make sure they understand how to operate the compactors and how to maintain them to keep plates in good working condition As with most equipment Lewis says it is important to follow the operators manual for maintenance The majority of maintenance is for the engine and contractors should follow the engine manufacturers recommended intervals quantities and types for oil fuel and air filters Varel says And make sure to clean off the base plate and in between the plates daily to remove any asphalt that may be stuck on Lewis also says to make sure the water tank is free of debris Daily checks of hardware especially bolt tightness will help prevent any unnecessary downtime on the job Varel adds that contractors should check belt tension and condition and engine rpms weekly Erbel also suggests inquiring into the type of service a manufacture offers with the plate compactor Is there a warranty How long is the plate compactor covered Are there any exclusions in the warranty What type of service support do they offer and who handles that service What is the parts availability like The key for the contractor when selecting a dealer is its critical to understand what kind of support the dealer can give him or her Erbel says When selecting and purchasing a plate compactor it is important to look at more than just price Make sure you find a plate the suits the types of jobs 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how to test if PCM needs to be replaced Thread Tools Search this Thread 1 05122011 1227 AM bluescrew Elder User Thread Starter Join Date Nov 2006 Location Mission BC Posts 799 how to test if PCM needs to be replaced hey guys this is where im at now i had wts light work this morning stop working for a bit now its not coming on again all fuses are OK Reply 2 05122011 0141 AM bluescrew Elder User Thread Starter Join Date Nov 2006 Location Mission BC Posts 799 Batteries are almost charged up will put everything back in the morning Reply 3 05122011 0838 AM dcf4x4 Elder User Join Date Apr 2005 Location WestCentral New York Posts 876 My driveway test through experience If your fuel pump doesnt run no wts light no tach on the 992002 trucks and no glowplug its a good bet its your PCM Ford wants 750 plus 80 for tuning Junkyards dont have any because its a high demand piece Good luck Reply 4 05122011 0856 AM Deluxe06 4000 rounds a min Join Date Apr 2010 Location Albemarle NC Posts 2223 If it is your PCM here is a very good resource for a PCM replacement Auto Computer Exchange Auto Computer Superstore Cheaper than dealers and mechanics Reply 5 05122011 1008 AM superduty4x4 Post Fiend Join Date Jul 2003 Location Newport WA Posts 12076 Carpartcom is a great source for PCMs List of PCM Codes Any PCM from 9901 will work for you try to find an NVK4 if you can Reply 6 05122011 1037 AM DB Guy Junior User Join Date May 2011 Posts 64 Quote Originally Posted by superduty4x4 Carpartcom is a great source for PCMs List of PCM Codes Any PCM from 9901 will work for you try to find an NVK4 if you can PMT stradigys have better shifting IMHO Reply 7 05122011 1058 AM bluescrew Elder User Thread Starter Join Date Nov 2006 Location Mission BC Posts 799 would a fried PCM make is so that i can not use a code reader Reply 8 05122011 1110 AM superduty4x4 Post Fiend Join Date Jul 2003 Location Newport WA Posts 12076 Quote Originally Posted by DB Guy PMT stradigys have better shifting IMHO Your favorite tuner disagrees Reply 9 05122011 1111 AM bluescrew Elder User Thread Starter Join Date Nov 2006 Location Mission BC Posts 799 oh man no one in the friggen city has one Reply 10 05122011 1223 PM DB Guy Junior User Join Date May 2011 Posts 64 Quote Originally Posted by superduty4x4 Your favorite tuner disagrees Well David likes MNM And Swamps was PMT I cant tell you who my fav is Trouble maker Try some of the wrecking yards for a PCM Should be able to get something there anything from 9952001 auto will work dont let them tell you it has to be the same year or code or else I still dont think its your PCM but who knows Reply 11 05122011 1249 PM superduty4x4 Post Fiend Join Date Jul 2003 Location Newport WA Posts 12076 Quote Originally Posted by DB Guy Trouble maker Hi Pot my name is Kettle How are you bluescrew hopefully you get this sorted soon I can only imagine how frustrating this must be Check all the fuses over religiously quintuple check all the wiring connections and take it from there Im guessing whatever the problem is will make you slap your forehead and think how the EFF did I not think of that but who knows Reply 12 05132011 1205 AM White 99 Junior User Join Date Mar 2010 Location Northern CA Posts 76 Quote Originally Posted by Deluxe06 If it is your PCM here is a very good resource for a PCM replacement Auto Computer Exchange Auto Computer Superstore Cheaper than dealers and mechanics I almost lost 600 to those guys Check google for complaints and check BBB Auto Computer Exchange Inc Business Review in Davie FL South East Florida BBB I am not sure but I suspect they also use other names Reply 13 05132011 1213 AM dcf4x4 Elder User Join Date Apr 2005 Location WestCentral New York Posts 876 A fried PCM will disable the scanner port The scanner talks to the PCM The PCM isnt taking visitors anymore cause its dead My PCM had some sort of hiccup inside it The only warning was two weeks previous the fuel pump burned out and after replacement the truck spent those two weeks hiccuping That was followed by three days of false hope and easy driving then KAPUT coasting to the side of the road in sadness and broken trust Not trusting my truck is a horrible feeling Reply Reply Prev 1 1 Forum Jump Contact Us About Us Archive Advertising Cookie Policy Privacy Statement Terms of Service 2018 MH Sub I LLC dba Internet Brands We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazoncom and affiliated sites

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F250 automatic shifter stuck in park Thread Tools Search this Thread 1 03242012 1248 PM kdi500 New User Thread Starter Join Date Sep 2008 Posts 12 F250 automatic shifter stuck in park The shifter in my 2005 F250 60 diesel truck suddenly went limp and will not shift out of park When I pull back the arm there is no resistance and I can not pull the arm down I am searching for schematics of the shifter online If anyone out there can help me with finding the diagrams or tell me about what you know I would appreciate it I need to know what part went out on me and if its easy enough to replace Have a great day all 2 03242012 1253 PM Tylus MMNC SS Join Date Mar 2004 Location Groton Posts 11247 check your brake solenoid with the key in the on positions motor on or off push the brake pedal can you hear a click in the dash by the instrument cluster if no click the solenoid isnt working and that is what is blocking the shifter from going out of Park 3 03242012 0104 PM kdi500 New User Thread Starter Join Date Sep 2008 Posts 12 no I do not hear a click Ive never even noticed it before but it sounds like it makes sense will that cause the arm to be so loose I also have to jiggle the arm to get the key out 4 03242012 0111 PM Tylus MMNC SS Join Date Mar 2004 Location Groton Posts 11247 the key cylinder is notorious for wearing out over the years only real fix is to replace it if the arm needs adjustment that might affect the key as well Hopefully some guys will chime in soon with a drawing for you for now ontop of the brake pedal there is a switch Check to see if there are any loose wires Maybe you kicked one by accident btw are your brakelights working The solenoid for the shifter could be outor the brake switch could be bad 5 03242012 0120 PM kdi500 New User Thread Starter Join Date Sep 2008 Posts 12 brake lights work all wires appear to be on place the key thing just happened along with the arm going limp I have to get the arm in the right position to turn the key switch back so I can remove the key 6 03242012 0145 PM PAMark Posting Guru Join Date Sep 2011 Location Mt Holly Springs PA Posts 1076 kdi500 if it comes back limp like i think your describing it has a spring broke in the mechanism If it were my truck i would start dissasembling the colum untill i found the problem this is not a good idea for everyone thow the brake interlock solenoid can also be tested if you can isolate the wires for it im sorry i dont have the excact answer you are looking for but i would start with the brake interlock Good luck Reply Prev 1 1 Forum Jump Contact Us About Us Archive Advertising Cookie Policy Privacy Statement Terms of Service 2018 MH Sub I LLC dba Internet Brands We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazoncom and affiliated sites

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AC moves from panel to defrost and back under acceleration Thread Tools Search this Thread 1 09072009 0822 AM MDB2210 New User Thread Starter Join Date Sep 2009 Posts 1 AC moves from panel to defrost and back under acceleration My AC comes out the panel vents ice cold at idle or cruising speed but then suddenly starts come out of only the defroster vents up at the windshield every time I accelerate When I let off of the gas a little the air flow returns to normal out of the panel vents and my wife stops griping It seems to be dependent on engine RPM Cant see or hear anything unusual under the hood but I did have the heater core replaced a while back during the winter and I may not have noticed the problem till this summer 3 09072009 1101 AM madsonp Moderator Join Date Dec 2005 Location Billings Montana Posts 2122 Yep vacuum leak Check these common failure locations Theres a small vacuum tube that goes around the back side of your battery these have been known to develop a leak Also a small tube that goes through the firewall by the battery Also check all the vacuum connections at the PCV valve 4 09072009 0857 PM 99ExpyProblems Posting Guru Join Date Jun 2006 Posts 1591 Default position no vaccum is defrost thats why it is blowing out of that If you have checked everything and dont find the leak I have seen posts on here regarding the ac head unit itself where others have replaced the orings and solved the problem You might want to search for that 5 09082009 1147 AM Rush985 New User Join Date Sep 2009 Posts 2 I just had this problem and fixed it this morning There is a black valve about 2x3 with 3 vacuum hoses connected to it One of these hoses had become disconnected As soon as I connected it back the problem with my AC went away The valve and hoses are located directly on the left side of the plastic engine cover Hope this helps 6 09082009 0644 PM madsonp Moderator Join Date Dec 2005 Location Billings Montana Posts 2122 Glad you got it fixed thanks for letting us know the outcome 7 11052009 0620 PM Truxx1956 Posting Guru Join Date Jul 2007 Location I live in Leitchfield KY Posts 2344 Same problem with my 95 F150 Hey guys I got a 95 doin the same thing As long as its idling it does fine While its sittin runnin I checked the vac the blue hose goin to the vac diaphram that runs the vents I got 20 of vacuum at idle and even as I reved the engine up to 3000 RPMs I know for a fact that this is the correct vac diaphram cause I disconnected the hose and manually worked the door and made the air come out of the vents Are these diaphrams bad about gettin weak over time and not holding enough I also have an 05 Taurus doin the exact same thing I checked it the same way and it also has 20 of vacuum at the hose during the vent selection Thanks for ANY help guys 11 06082016 1215 AM HGrant New User Join Date Jun 2016 Posts 1 2004 E150 AC switching to defrost with drop in vacuum Issue resolved I had the same issue on my 2004 E150 the blower would switch to defrost with vacuum drop acceleration It would only come back through the vents once I let off the gas Eventually it wouldnt come back at all until I came to a stop sign My issue was caused by a defective and worn out Ac vacuum check valve I assume it was letting air leak in while under a vacuum drop I fixed it with the following steps 1 Purchase a AC vacuum check valve at Napa pn 207449 its a 3 way valve 2 Purchase 6 of vacuum hose or a new canister to serve as a vacuum reservoir 3 Pull the front dash bezel off so that the AC control panel can be removed The light switch needs to come off its tricky 4 Cut the black hose leading into the AC switch Leave enough room to attach a new vacuum hose If you want to check first pop the access panel on the dash off and disconnect the vacuum hose connector You can put a vacuum gauge on the black line this is your incoming vacuum line Compare vacuum readings between vacuum off manifold and vacuum at the AC switch I had a large discrepancy between the 2 readings 5 Reroute the vacuum line off the manifold through the firewall and into the area under the dash 6 Connect the vacuum line to the black nipple of the 3 way check valve 7 Connect the 6 of vacuum hose or canister to one of the 2 nipples plug the other end of the 6 hose to create a canister 8 Connector the other nipple to the black AC switch You can search a vacuum diagram online for pics of how the valve connects to the lines 9 Test the setup under hard acceleration If your check valve was bad this should be the fix 10 Stuff the new vacuum canister or 6 of hose up under the dash 11 Reassemble AC controls radio and bezel Another method is to replace the defective AC vacuum check valve This can be done by cutting a 4 x 6 hole in the fender well on the passenger side of the van It will allow you access to get to the old check valve I opted not to follow this method but l have read it works too Reply Prev 1 1 Forum Jump Contact Us About Us Archive Advertising Cookie Policy 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Home Forums Active Topics Todays Posts Gallery Garage Insurance Advertise Google 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Ford Escape Forum 2013 Ford Escape Tech Section Engine and Technical Discussion Engine stalling or cutting out while driving 24 Likes Page 2 of 11 1 2 3 4 LinkBack Thread Tools post 11 of 103 Old 09102014 1252 AM cowboy48 Member Join Date Sep 2014 Location Canada Posts 32 I agree with your interpretation of CAMVAP I dont want to go in that direction I have tried to deal with Ford Customer Service on two occasions and they keep directing me back to the dealer I can not deal with the dealership anymore and will be looking at other options I wanted to share my experience because i have read about a lot of the same problems and i think that Ford knows that early builds have problems but dont or wont do anything unless their forced to because it may effect sales of one of their most popular cowboy48 is offline Quote post 12 of 103 Old 09102014 0104 AM centex Senior Member Join Date Dec 2013 Location Central TX Posts 4461 Quote Originally Posted by cowboy48 View Post I have tried to deal with Ford Customer Service on two occasions and they keep directing me back to the dealer I can not deal with the dealership anymore and will be looking at other options If you havent tried Id still encourage you to contact the forum Ford Rep Yes theyll probably direct you back to the dealer but from reading other posts where theyve gotten involved it seems their involvement often helps somehow inciting better customer service at the local level Maybe due to HQ level involvement maybe due to them advising of your airing on a public forum maybe it wont help at all but at this point it really sounds like you need corporate to provide some impetus to the folks you must interface with at the localregional level Paraphrasing you maybe view it as another step toward forcing Ford to action Anyway good luck bjeans likes this 14 Escape SE 20 FWD 25 Sep 13 build 201A SE Convenience Package Power Liftgate Leather Comfort Package Oxford White on Med Light Stone Leather SYNC 2 w8 MFT screen I love my hardworking 05 F150 XLT 54 V8 trailertowing truck too Help us help you what is your year engine drivetrain trim and SYNC version To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts centex is offline Quote post 13 of 103 Old 09102014 0156 AM itsmejs Senior Member Join Date Oct 2013 Location Illinois Posts 179 Quote Originally Posted by cowboy48 View Post I agree with your interpretation of CAMVAP I dont want to go in that direction I have tried to deal with Ford Customer Service on two occasions and they keep directing me back to the dealer I can not deal with the dealership anymore and will be looking at other options I wanted to share my experience because i have read about a lot of the same problems and i think that Ford knows that early builds have problems but dont or wont do anything unless their forced to because it may effect sales of one of their most popular I can totally relate All Ford Service has done for me to date is tell me to take it to the dealer Im choosing the problems I want to battle with Ford over right now I also have the hesitation problem that the dealer cant duplicate which is lower on my list while I try to get another problem resolved Good luck and please let me know if you figure out what the secret is to having Ford address the problems on their customers vehicles 2014 Ford Escape Titanium 20 AWD Build 8272013 Pros To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts Front Seat Comfort Fun to Drive Cons To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts Horrible Reliability itsmejs is offline Quote post 14 of 103 Old 09112014 1215 PM SB782752 Junior Member Join Date Sep 2014 Posts 1 I have a new 2014 Escape with 9000 miles on it While driving down the freeway at 70MPH the engine stalled and I struggled to get the car off the road before being hit from behind Dropped the car off at Gullo Ford in Conroe TX on Monday They are saying they cant duplicate the problem and that there is no fix for it until it stalls out again They couldnt do anything to repair it because I did not bring them a picture of which lights were on when the car stalled I am scared that it will happen SB782752 is offline Quote post 15 of 103 Old 09112014 1057 PM bjeans Senior Member Join Date May 2013 Posts 4883 Quote Originally Posted by SB782752 View Post I have a new 2014 Escape with 9000 miles on it While driving down the freeway at 70MPH the engine stalled and I struggled to get the car off the road before being hit from behind Dropped the car off at Gullo Ford in Conroe TX on Monday They are saying they cant duplicate the problem and that there is no fix for it until it stalls out again They couldnt do anything to repair it because I did not bring them a picture of which lights were on when the car stalled I am scared that it will happen With a response like that from an adviser Id head right to the service manager No excuse when your safety is at stake While Ford doesnt own this forum Ford representatives are assigned to it Tricia is the US customer service rep and if you send a PM private message to her at FordService no space with your name phone number VIN mileage dealer info and complete description of the problem she can step in to assist you Shell also see this post Let us know how this turns out SB bjeans is offline Quote post 16 of 103 Old 09152014 1229 PM Dianna Dollhoff Junior Member Join Date Sep 2014 Posts 1 I have had this issue for about 2 months now I tried for 2 weeks to get an appointment at the dealership but they were swamped When I finally as able to get it in they kept for 4 days and were unable to recreate the issue I was told over and over without codes there was nothing they could do I called back after every subsequent stall issue to describe everything that happened and was told Be careful when I said that it stallsstops in traffic and I dont feel safe Despite being a very nice gentleman hes been of no help and the car isnt safe Dianna Dollhoff is offline Quote post 17 of 103 Old 12222014 1008 AM jplorenzen Junior Member Join Date Dec 2014 Posts 3 Just called Ford Motor Company and was told even though my 2013 Escape SE is doing all the things in the Recall they have not included mine in the Recall I call the Flag on this one jplorenzen is offline Quote post 18 of 103 Old 12222014 0119 PM dfw1417 Member Join Date May 2013 Posts 88 Repeated same problems to dealer numerous times over 3 LEMON LAW BUYBACK You appear to qualify for a LEMON LAW BUYBACK I would contact someone immediately about it Quote Originally Posted by cowboy48 View Post Now on to Ford Customer Service I had been in contact with Ford CSR after the first meeting with the GM in June 2014 I was told that we had to deal with the dealer to resolve these issues I asked if I could go to a different dealer CSR stated that we should stay with the selling dealer Thats when we agreed with the GM to put on the flight recorder On Sept 414 I reached out again to my CSR and left a messageI have not heard back since If I go to CAMVAP Ill get fleeced I know that this has been really long winded but I needed to get this off my chest The lease of this vehicle has been a big mistake Any ideas would be greatly appreciated Thanks for your time dfw1417 is offline Quote post 19 of 103 Old 12232014 1144 AM FordService Senior Member Join Date Dec 2013 Posts 1327 Quote Originally Posted by jplorenzen View Post Just called Ford Motor Company and was told even though my 2013 Escape SE is doing all the things in the Recall they have not included mine in the Recall I call the Flag on this one Welcome to the forum jplorenzen Im the Ford Customer Service Representative on this forum and my name is Tricia Ill be happy to look into your engine concern Whats the current mileage on your Escape Tricia FORD SERVICE p 800392FORD t To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts f To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater You currently have 0 posts FordService is offline Quote post 20 of 103 Old 12262014 0942 AM LeeAlan0 Junior Member Join Date Jul 2014 Location Pa Posts 19 Sorry to hear your having issues with your Escape Like you I had problems with mine too Its a 2014 Long story shortlook up my previous post if you wish the dealers service rep wasnt willing to help out Our Escape didnt fall under any recall either Our problem was with the wiring harness 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If you shop at Amazoncom for anything use this link to support FordFlexnet DIY transmission fluid change 41 posts 1 2 Spokane Flex Posts 30 Joined Wed Jun 23 2010 917 pm DIY transmission fluid change by Spokane Flex Tue Oct 19 2010 310 am My flex is about to hit 35000 miles and from all Ive read Im thinking its due for a tranny fluid change I do the oil changes and was wanting to do this at the same time Is this a DIY job or does it need to go to the dealer Any detailed instructions and pictures would be awesome 2009 SEL Ford Flex Light Ice Blue White roof with rails AWD DVD 3 rows of Weather Tech floor mats with OEM cargo mat Tow and Convenience Package Light Leather Interior Remote Start tnt460 Posts 14 Joined Tue Oct 05 2010 238 pm Location south carolina Re DIY transmission fluid change by tnt460 Tue Oct 19 2010 503 pm YES you can diy there is a drain plug and dipstickfilltube uses mercon v Waldo Posts 3853 Joined Wed Sep 03 2008 1058 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by Waldo Tue Oct 19 2010 641 pm MERCON V is only to be used in 2009 Flexes In 2010 Ford switched over to MERCON LV The two are not compatible once the clutches are soaked in one of the fluids putting the other one in will cause problems Also be sure to follow very carefully the procedure for checking the fluid level The operating temperature is very important when reading the dipstick Personally I wouldnt do it at all The odds of screwing something up seem much higher than the odds of it actually helping Spokane Flex Posts 30 Joined Wed Jun 23 2010 917 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by Spokane Flex Mon Nov 01 2010 1251 am I was about to change the tranny fluid today but wanted to make sure I unscrew the right plug Is it the little hexagon screw that is at the lowest point on the tranny Its pretty easy to see without having to jack the car up There seem to be a couple of other options but this seems the most logical Ill try and post a picture of it Just dont want to do anything stupid 2009 SEL Ford Flex Light Ice Blue White roof with rails AWD DVD 3 rows of Weather Tech floor mats with OEM cargo mat Tow and Convenience Package Light Leather Interior Remote Start Spokane Flex Posts 30 Joined Wed Jun 23 2010 917 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by Spokane Flex Thu Nov 04 2010 612 am Here is a picture of the bottom side of the transmission Its a bit fuzzy I was on my back with my arm under the car just shooting till I got the right pic My best guess is the plug is the screw in the bottom slightly to the right part of the picture There is another plug higher up almost straight above it but I dont think that is it as not all of the fluid would drain out Right Wrong 2009 SEL Ford Flex Light Ice Blue White roof with rails AWD DVD 3 rows of Weather Tech floor mats with OEM cargo mat Tow and Convenience Package Light Leather Interior Remote Start grndsm Posts 88 Joined Thu Dec 16 2010 637 pm Location Mass Re DIY transmission fluid change by grndsm Sat Feb 19 2011 326 am Spokane did you confirm which drain it was Leon R 13 Flex Limited EB 09 Flex Limited FWD traded in at 154k 96 Eagle Talon Spyder AWD Turbo 93 Eagle Summit AWDTurbo Spokane Flex Posts 30 Joined Wed Jun 23 2010 917 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by Spokane Flex Sat Feb 19 2011 758 am Never did Ive searched around online but not much luck I figure its probably the lowest plug but Im not doing anything till Im sure Any ideas 2009 SEL Ford Flex Light Ice Blue White roof with rails AWD DVD 3 rows of Weather Tech floor mats with OEM cargo mat Tow and Convenience Package Light Leather Interior Remote Start SamnErin Posts 877 Joined Thu Jan 20 2011 730 pm Location Kailua HI Re DIY transmission fluid change by SamnErin Sat Feb 19 2011 947 am Spokane Flex wrote Never did Ive searched around online but not much luck I figure its probably the lowest plug but Im not doing anything till Im sure Any ideas Does this help httpwwwfordpartscom onclickwindowopenthishrefreturn false labels the part in that diagram 7A010 notice theres two on bottom and one on top as Auto Trans Oil Drain Plug I hope this points you in the rigth direction BTW the one on top Id think would be for filling the tranny with the new fluid Sam Erin Micah 2009 Platinum TriCoat with Black roof Flex Limited AWD 2007 Vista Blue Mustang GT Kenne Bell supercharged 500 RWHP SOLD 2006 Buell XB12R Firebolt Mister Mitch Posts 2188 Joined Sat Nov 28 2009 608 pm Location Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia Canada Vehicle 2017 Limited AWD Re DIY transmission fluid change by Mister Mitch Sat Feb 19 2011 411 pm Waldo wrote Personally I wouldnt do it at all The odds of screwing something up seem much higher than the odds of it actually helping I hear ya I am too old to DIY tranny lube change Also if you void the warranty because of a DIY who are you going to bch at Mitch 2017 AWD Ford Flex Limited Code Name Ghost Shadow Black Vista Roof charcoal black leather interior 7 seater for The Mrs The Dog and me DINKs Dual Income No Kids I wave to all other Flex owners as I drive around in mine Member 1227 Dealer of Choice Plaza Ford Sydney NS winner Presidents Award mmsstar Moderator Posts 14193 Joined Tue May 18 2010 346 pm Location Mike in Cleveland Ohio Area Vehicle 2011 Flex SE FWD Re DIY transmission fluid change by mmsstar Sat Feb 19 2011 448 pm Mister Mitch wrote Waldo wrote Personally I wouldnt do it at all The odds of screwing something up seem much higher than the odds of it actually helping I hear ya I am too old to DIY tranny lube change Also if you void the warranty because of a DIY who are you going to bch at Mitch the people behind the couch Member 1833 Like Kiwee my mods now contain too many characters to list here See my build log for details viewtopicphpt16508 Webmaster Site Admin Posts 2870 Joined Thu Jul 05 2007 837 pm Vehicle 2002 F150 Re DIY transmission fluid change by Webmaster Sat Feb 19 2011 513 pm If the vehicle is still under warranty its probably better to just have the dealer do the change That way if anything goes wrong you wont be to blame Ford Flex Forum FordFlexnet is on Twitter Facebook t FordFlexnet f facebookcomFordFlexnet grndsm Posts 88 Joined Thu Dec 16 2010 637 pm Location Mass Re DIY transmission fluid change by grndsm Sat Feb 19 2011 548 pm Well our Flex just hit 61k so it is out of warranty But even if it was I probably would have done it myself anyway The thing is I didnt set out to change my tranny fluid I was changing oil for my first time on Flex and accidentally put around 13 quart of motor oil into the transmission Total moron move I know But I was rushing it just started to rain and this was first time I have added oil to our Flex Anyway here is what I did to remedy this I did not want to start the Flex for fear that engine oil will be spread throughout the tranny and I will need a complete flush Next I looked up how much fluid Flex takes 10 quarts Not sure how much damage 3 quart will do to a total of 10 quarts of proper oil but I wasnt going to take a chance I then drained everything from the most bottom drain plug 50 quarts came out Then with the drain still open I poured a quart of new Mercon V fluid through the tranny Naturally one quart came out Everything seems to be fine today Lessons learned DO NOT POUR ENGINE OIL INTO TRANSMISSION Flexs tranny oil filler is unusually large and resides almost over the engine I can see a lot of people who think they know what they are doing it confusing it Bottom drain will only remove half the fluid So if you are truly looking to change your fluid this is NOT a good method Mercon V is 388 from Walmart one of the cheapest places to get oil so changing all 10 quarts will cost you almost 40 in just the oil So consider that when deciding between DIY and having someone else do it Leon R 13 Flex Limited EB 09 Flex Limited FWD traded in at 154k 96 Eagle Talon Spyder AWD Turbo 93 Eagle Summit AWDTurbo bkimsey Posts 858 Joined Thu Aug 05 2010 617 pm Location Metairie LA Re DIY transmission fluid change by bkimsey Sat Feb 19 2011 751 pm I would not attempt to change the transmission oil Even when I did my own engine oil changes Let a mechanic change it As Mich said Who are you going to complain to Bill Tuxedo Black Limited NonEB Black Interior Vista Roof Power Fold Rear Seats Thinking is the hardest work there is which is probably the reason why so few engage in it Henry Ford Spokane Flex Posts 30 Joined Wed Jun 23 2010 917 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by Spokane Flex Mon Feb 21 2011 613 pm Appreciate the diagram that does help Yeah Im still debating doing the change myself Im pretty religious about changing fluids but I know doing it wrong can really mess it up I also realize that opinions range across the spectrum and can get kinda passionate Just trying to figure out whats best for me in our situation I really appreciate all the input 2009 SEL Ford Flex Light Ice Blue White roof with rails AWD DVD 3 rows of Weather Tech floor mats with OEM cargo mat Tow and Convenience Package Light Leather Interior Remote Start grndsm Posts 88 Joined Thu Dec 16 2010 637 pm Location Mass Re DIY transmission fluid change by grndsm Mon Feb 21 2011 851 pm According to Ford and not dealer when are you supposed to change your tranny fluid The owners manual sends you to a maintenance guide which is completely worthless I cant believe they grouped all of their trucks and SUVs together Many new cars have lifetime automatic transmission fluid So it isnt unheard of NEVER changing your tranny fluid Leon R 13 Flex Limited EB 09 Flex Limited FWD traded in at 154k 96 Eagle Talon Spyder AWD Turbo 93 Eagle Summit AWDTurbo mmsstar Moderator Posts 14193 Joined Tue May 18 2010 346 pm Location Mike in Cleveland Ohio Area Vehicle 2011 Flex SE FWD Re DIY transmission fluid change by mmsstar Mon Feb 21 2011 936 pm What I saw says change trans fluid filter at 150K miles Member 1833 Like Kiwee my mods now contain too many characters to list here See my build log for details viewtopicphpt16508 Spokane Flex Posts 30 Joined Wed Jun 23 2010 917 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by Spokane Flex Thu Feb 24 2011 1232 am Ive decided not to do it myself and get it done by a pro when the time comes Thanks for the help 2009 SEL Ford Flex Light Ice Blue White roof with rails AWD DVD 3 rows of Weather Tech floor mats with OEM cargo mat Tow and Convenience Package Light Leather Interior Remote Start Mister Mitch Posts 2188 Joined Sat Nov 28 2009 608 pm Location Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia Canada Vehicle 2017 Limited AWD Re DIY transmission fluid change by Mister Mitch Thu Feb 24 2011 222 pm Spokane Flex wrote Ive decided not to do it myself and get it done by a pro when the time comes Thanks for the help I hope that I didnt step on any toes DIYs can do a very good job But as I said if it goes south on you who is going to support the warranty work I am always impressed with anyone that is willing to tinker with their car EB Bob is a big tinkerer I am rather given the impression he takes the doors off his Flex to clean the door sills LOL I am coming up on my mileage to get the tranny fluids changed I know that this next visit is going to be a bit Mitch 2017 AWD Ford Flex Limited Code Name Ghost Shadow Black Vista Roof charcoal black leather interior 7 seater for The Mrs The Dog and me DINKs Dual Income No Kids I wave to all other Flex owners as I drive around in mine Member 1227 Dealer of Choice Plaza Ford Sydney NS winner Presidents Award grndsm Posts 88 Joined Thu Dec 16 2010 637 pm Location Mass Re DIY transmission fluid change by grndsm Fri Feb 25 2011 956 pm I am coming up on my mileage to get the tranny fluids changed I know that this next visit is going to be a bit Mitch you have 150k on your Flex Leon R 13 Flex Limited EB 09 Flex Limited FWD traded in at 154k 96 Eagle Talon Spyder AWD Turbo 93 Eagle Summit AWDTurbo Mister Mitch Posts 2188 Joined Sat Nov 28 2009 608 pm Location Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia Canada Vehicle 2017 Limited AWD Re DIY transmission fluid change by Mister Mitch Sat Feb 26 2011 229 pm grndsm wrote I am coming up on my mileage to get the tranny fluids changed I know that this next visit is going to be a bit Mitch you have 150k on your Flex Nope about 50K But the car is about 2 12 years old now Isnt this about time to change those tranny fluids Mitch 2017 AWD Ford Flex Limited Code Name Ghost Shadow Black Vista Roof charcoal black leather interior 7 seater for The Mrs The Dog and me DINKs Dual Income No Kids I wave to all other Flex owners as I drive around in mine Member 1227 Dealer of Choice Plaza Ford Sydney NS winner Presidents Award onesiks2 Posts 178 Joined Sat Dec 25 2010 400 am Re DIY transmission fluid change by onesiks2 Sat Feb 26 2011 314 pm I really dont think its that hardif u are handy enough to change your engine oil u can change your tranny oilif u are not to sure about how much to put back into it simply measure what came out of itthe flex does not have a trans filter so it is much more easy for the avg joe joe in mn Posts 1896 Joined Sun Nov 29 2009 344 pm Re DIY transmission fluid change by joe in mn Sat Feb 26 2011 524 pm Many times with todays high tech cars the DYI stuff the average joe could do with Mechanics and Maintenance ends up being DFR Dealer Fix and Repair 2009 sel awd dark ink blue monotone charcoal leather 4040 2nd row buckets wconsole power heat pkg sync remote start block heater weathertech digitalfit mats grndsm Posts 88 Joined Thu Dec 16 2010 637 pm Location Mass Re DIY transmission fluid change by grndsm Sat Feb 26 2011 548 pm Onesiks it isnt about being hard it is about being effective As I mentioned earlier draining alone results in removing only half of your fluid You need a machine which connects to the transmission line and removes ALL the fluid Most mechanics and dealers have these machines and charge a premium to use them Otherwise you are removing half and diluting expensive new fluid with the old fluid 5050 That cant be all that effective IF you want to change fluid But when do you actually NEED to change it If Ford tells us that it is OK to go 150k before fluid change that should equate to 10 years of typical driving So 25 years is way too premature to change it Should you still do it There are so many ways to waste money 200 so I suppose that would just be one of them But there is another way to look at it If you care about the environment you are crating more waste all 10 quarts of it not a huge factor for me Anytime you do anything to the car there is a change to screw things up Put too much or too little fluid OR use a wrong fluid Do you think Jiffy Lube will care if they ran out of 09 fluid and they have plenty of 10 fluid I tend to avoid unnecessary maintenance which usually works well in preserving the thickness of my wallet Leon R 13 Flex Limited EB 09 Flex Limited FWD traded in at 154k 96 Eagle Talon Spyder AWD Turbo 93 Eagle Summit AWDTurbo onesiks2 Posts 178 Joined Sat Dec 25 2010 400 am Re DIY transmission fluid change by onesiks2 Sat Feb 26 2011 600 pm I dont know of any machine that can hook up to the tranny as a draining type deali know of pumps that basically go down your fill up tube and sucks out the fluidwhich is the same as draining from the bottomyou will never be able to get the other 5qts out as it is not in the transmission case because its in the tq converter and in the vains etc etc the only way i can think of is to run the transmission pumping out the old fluid on one end while filling with new fluid on the other Last edited by onesiks2 on Sat Feb 26 2011 610 pm edited 1 time in total onesiks2 Posts 178 Joined Sat Dec 25 2010 400 am Re DIY transmission fluid change by onesiks2 Sat Feb 26 2011 602 pm Btw i was a head mechanic for 6 years now iam in autobody business Things might be done differently now so i could be wrong 41 posts 1 2 Return to Technical HowTo Articles

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Lanier Technical College announces new VP of academic affairs Donna Brinson Lanier Technical College has announced Donna Brinson will serve as the schools new vice president for academic affairs In a news release the school said Brinson has worked at the school since beginning as an adjunct instructor at the schools Oakwood campus in July 1994 leading to a fulltime career starting in October 1997 as a mathematics instructor on the Forsyth campus Mrs Brinson has spent the last 24 years at Lanier Technical College said Ray Perren president of Lanier Tech She has served as an academic leader for the last 17 years Her work has allowed her to build relationships with faculty and staff at all of our campuses Over the years Donna has demonstrated strong effective leadership and a commitment to the mission of our college as well as a commitment to the success of our students Brinson has served as academic administrator since 2002 and has served as the colleges dean of business public safety and professional services She has served under four presidents of the school I strongly believe in the colleges mission of Workforce Development she said I look forward to the opportunities that this new role will provide to ensure that the college continues to offer quality education handson training and relevant career opportunities for our students

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Stories The long read Guardiolas 16point blueprint for dominance his methods management and tactics With Guardiola settling in the Man City hotseat FFTs awardwinning Andy Murray investigates precisely what fans can expect from the notorious perfectionist by Andrew Murray httpstwittercomAndy_MurrayFFT Published 16 August 2016 We are part of The Trust Project What is it Hes widely regarded as the most innovative coach in Europe and after one of footballs longest courtships Pep Guardiola will finally lead Manchester City this season So what can the Premier League expect How does the Catalan work Read on to examine Peps blueprint He demands total control Guardiolas rows with Bayern doctor HansWilhelm MullerWohlfahrt ended in the latters resignation after 38 years at the club Never question Pep Guardiolas authority This is a man who needs to feel loved from the boardroom to the training pitch if he is to bring his revolution to your football club Though he struggled with the workload of being Barcelonas de facto spokesman under fiery president Joan Laporta Guardiolas support for the man who gave him his big coaching break with the B team was ceaseless When Sandro Rosell a sharp political operator whom Guardiola mistrusted replaced Laporta in early 2010 the alienation that followed played a significant part in Pep leaving Barça at the end of 201112 for his New York sabbatical The 6000km Guardiola put between the pair was a blessed relief At Bayern the rows between Guardiola and longterm doctor HansWilhelm MullerWohlfahrt ended in the latters resignation after 38 years with the club at the continued implication that he was responsible for Die Roten s frequent injuries Before his imprisonment for tax evasion exBayern president Uli Hoeness had lunch with Guardiola nearly every day the pair swapping stories over plates of rostbratwurst sausages Though Guardiola and KarlHeinz Rummenigge a confirmed Pep devotee who marvels at his coachs talent frequently share a coffee the pairs relationship cooled after the chief executive suggested during July 2015s tour to China that the club would survive without their leader RELATED VIDEOS Coming up next Trent AlexanderArnold Andy Robertson thinks he can dance Liverpool Teammates Your video continues after the ad Your video will start in xx seconds video playing Get To Know Gabriel Jesus In 16 Questions Id like 101217 Video Smart Player invented by Digiteka Pep demanded sightscreens at Bayerns training ground That said Guardiola is aware enough not to remodel an entire squad Rumours abounded that he wanted to ship out Gerard Pique and Dani Alves among others in his final Barcelona season In the end he fell on his own sword Support him give him what he wants or Pep walks away Hes tactically flexible PEP AT BAYERN 9 Pep Guardiola formations from the last year demonstrating Bayern Munichs tactical flexibility and he expects the same from his players Why Because Guardiola has understood the most complex tactical instructions since his teens Now youre going to play as a false winger the former head of La Masia Oriol Tort told the 13yearold with his team trailing 10 at halftime to minnows Carmel not the easiest idea for a skinny central midfielder to process However Guardiola drifted into the vacant space between the centre circle and his winger We won 31 and I touched the ball more in 15 minutes than in an entire half he wrote in his outofprint 2001 autobiography La Meva Gent El Meu Futbol My People My Football Just by moving two paces I could radically change the games rhythm Tort knows more about football than those who invented it If a 13yearold can do it Guardiola requires his players to be tactically flexible Communication is key Intimate with his players he cried with youngster PierreEmile Hojbjerg when the midfielder lost his father to stomach cancer Put simply Guardiola loves talking about football Its a process that begins the first time he meets his players continues throughout every training session He interjects all the time to correct and explain exactly what he wants from us recalled Dani Alves of Peps early days at Barcelona and even extends to individual chats every day Praise is effusive when merited Guardiola typically spends two hours per day discussing oneonone the positional minutiae of what he demands from his players Entirely selftaught as a player Jerome Boateng has been the biggest beneficiary at Bayern Munich adding brains to his prodigious centreback brawn while Philipp Lahm still spends 15 minutes after every training session talking in minute detail about midfield play his hands a blur of explanatory signals For more instinctive players such as Franck Ribery less is more Pep doesnt just give you orders said Gerard Pique He also explains why Guardiola builds a strong bond with his players He knows his players intimately He cried with youngster PierreEmile Hojbjerg when the midfielder lost his father to stomach cancer in April 2014 He wants a maximum of 20 players in a firstteam squad because he hates telling anyone that they have failed to make the 18man matchday squad He varies what he says too not through any kind of psychological plan but merely to express exactly what he is feeling inside Guys youre all greats he told his Barcelona players before 2010s titledecider against Villarreal which came two days after Champions League semifinal defeat to Jose Mourinhos Inter Milan I just want to tell you one thing If we go out there and lose and the league escapes us dont worry They won 40 He builds around a conductor Johan Cruyff used to tell me that if I was fouled it was my own fault because Id held onto the ball too long Pep Guardiola At Barcelona it was Sergio Busquets occasionally Xavi or Andres Iniesta For Bayern Thiago Alcantara Xabi Alonso and Philipp Lahm have performed the role In every game Guardiola picks his avatar the player whose job is to keep the play moving as he did In his 2001 autobiography he wrote His former Barça boss Johan Cruyff used to tell me that if I was fouled it was my own fault because Id held onto the ball too long I had to let it go much before Yet Guardiola also demands what he calls players with a pause Capable of holding onto the ball for half a second longer than your average midfield clogger they lull the opposition into a positional error He did it better than most himself I tried to trick the opposition into thinking Id pass it wide again he says in 2014s Pep Confidential Marti Perarnaus account of Guardiolas first season at Bayern and then boom Id split them with an inside pass to a striker Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video It was this understanding that prompted his somewhat surprising decision to play Lahm in central midfield instead of his customary fullback position He is superintelligent Guardiola said of his elegant Bayern captain He understands the game brilliantly knows when to come inside or stay wide The guy is fking exceptional In short Lahm became his organising midfielder the fulcrum around which the whole team moves Only the most intelligent players can pull off this difficult role which demands one player that does everything that both holding midfielders do the ball retention positioning and intercepting in the 4231 setup that Guardiola seldom uses because its not attacking enough When he really wanted total domination of the ball he would choose his former Barcelona protégé Thiago as conductor the player he demanded oder nichts or no one when he took over from Jupp Heynckes in 2013 The basis is there maintaining possession and playing the ball out from the back Thiago explains to FourFourTwo comparing Guardiolas two teams Of course every team is different but any Pep team is always going to be based on ball retention Its his mentality 32 mins GUARDIOLA FEATURE 6 things you genuinely might not know about Pep Guardiola Talk of Guardiolas intensity is nothing new He dedicates nearly every waking hour to planning his training sessions coming up with tactical schemes and studying potential signings and upcoming opponents Only by completely immersing himself in how his team will play how his players will interact on the pitch does he feel able to perform at his best His personal assistant Manel Estiarte calls it The Law of 32 Minutes Its the period of time Guardiola can disconnect from football before thoughts return to the beautiful game Sometimes he has to be told to go out for a meal or go home to play with his children Maria Marius and Valentina Then after half an hour he will either shut himself back in his office or his mind will drift Estiarte expounds his law in Pep Confidential saying He starts staring at the ceiling and although hes nodding as if hes listening hes probably thinking about the opposition leftback Defensive structure is paramount Peps freeflowing philosophy may be what draws in the casual observer but he dedicates more training sessions to defensive organisation than anything else It shows before the 201516 winter break Bayern had conceded only 49 goals in 85 Bundesliga games since he arrived keeping 50 clean sheets Attack is based on innate talent defence is about the work you put into it Defensive strategy is absolutely essential if I want to attack a lot Pep Guardiola Attack is more based on innate talent he once said Defence is about the work you put into it Defensive strategy is absolutely essential if I want to attack a lot Bought by Bayern from Athletic Bilbao Javi Martinez virtually had to learn how to walk again ditching the manmarking system he knew in the Basque Country for Guardiolas more fluid zonal system For six months the Sabener Strasse training ground echoed with shouts always in Spanish of Javi go forwards No not now Javi Javi look at Dante Yet the sessions worked Martinez was transformed from prosaic midfield anchor into one of the best defenders in Europe Pep transformed Javi Martinez as a player Guardiola has shown me 200 videos and taught me concepts when to move out with the ball when to mark where to position myself Hes incredible Javi Martinez Weve done so much tactical work says Martinez He has shown me 200 videos and taught me concepts when to move out with the ball when to mark where to position myself He has an idea and knows how to teach it every session Hes incredible What Guardiola wants above all else is a defence that moves as one a selfcontained organism that suffocates opposition attacks by pressing high If the centreback presses the midfield conductor drops in behind to cover similarly the winger covers his fullback On average Peps Bayern would defend seven metres further up the pitch than they did under Heynckes Its a proactive sort of defending that can be achieved only by religious practice that begins against no opposition to first learn the necessary movements But Guardiolas defensive strategy doesnt end when his team have the ball Moving gradually up the pitch to give the conductor full orchestral scope Guardiola wants his team to complete 15 passes the theory being that his players retain their shape while destabilising their opponents It is a defensive tactic as much as it is a transition to attack via gradual strangulation because done effectively it prevents the chasing opposition from counterattacking What he cant abide however is when these 15 passes dont go anywhere which is why he hates tikitaka READ ON Peps hate for tikitaka and his nutrition obsession 1 2 3 4 Topics Pep Guardiola Manchester City Barcelona Premier League FourFourTwo Longform

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