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Jaguar X350 XJ Project! REAL Cheap Luxury?
The Jaguar X350 XJ blends old and new, with aluminium architecture and air suspension mated to retro styling and traditional British luxury. They're temptingly cheap right now, but should you buy one? Our colleagues at Classics World have owned an XJ8 to drive, maintain, repair and restore for seven years, so who better to ask?
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Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like to show you how we’ve gone about various aspects of car maintenance and repairs, but we can't promise that anything we show you will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and unless you know what you're doing, do not attempt any potentially dangerous work on cars just because you've seen us make it look so easy. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are in any doubt.
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Budget Peugeot 205 Project Car! 200,000 Mile Cheap Classic!
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They say the days of the cheap car are over, but can you buy a classic for under £750? Joe from Classics World managed it, spending just £400 on a high mileage diesel Peugeot 205! But with rust and endless cosmetic issues, did he overpay...? Check out our sister channel, Classics World: ua-cam.com/users/classicsworlduk Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subsc...
Ford Focus Mk3 Lower Engine Mount Replacement DIY
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The lower engine and gearbox support mount on a Mk3 Ford Focus is a common failure point, leading to noise, vibration and harshness. Here's how to replace it on the driveway! Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like to s...
Cheap Bentley Turbo R Project! What Could POSSIBLY Go Wrong?
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We've all seen those ads for temptingly cheap Bentleys, but should you buy one? Our colleagues at Classics World pulled the trigger on a 1990 Turbo R (sight-unseen during the lockdown of 2020, we might add!) to find out if you can own, fix and use a cheap Bentley yourself... Check out our sister channel, Classics World: ua-cam.com/users/classicsworlduk Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subsc...
Ford Focus Mk3 Shock Absorber Replacement Front & Rear DIY
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New shock absorbers (or dampers) can transform the ride and handling of a car - here's how to replace them DIY on a Mk3 Ford Focus! Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like to show you how we’ve gone about various aspect...
Cheap Project Car! Budget Toyota Avensis DIY Repairs
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The Toyota Avensis defines automotive anonymity, so Jeff from Classics World was underwhelmed when he got a 1997 2.0 CDX as a project car. Coudl he fix and improve it on a budget? Would he learn to like it? Check out our sister channel, Classics World: ua-cam.com/users/classicsworlduk Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back iss...
Ford Focus Mk3 Drivers Side (Right Hand) Engine Mount Replacement DIY
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The driver's side (or right hand/offside) engine mount on a Mk3 Ford Focus can fail, causing noise, vibration and harshness when driving. Here's how to replace it on the driveway! Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like...
Topdon BT600 Battery Tester Review @TopdonOfficial
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Topdon BT600 Battery Tester: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B5X5KSHG Thanks to Topdon! Instagram: topdonofficial Facebook: TopdonOfficial Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like to show you how we’ve ...
Topdon TopScan OBD2 Scanner Review @TopdonOfficial
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Topdon TopScan OBD2 Scanner: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C99BL9LR Thanks to Topdon! Instagram: topdonofficial Facebook: TopdonOfficial Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like to show you how we’ve ...
Topdon TC003 Thermal Camera Review @TopdonOfficial
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Topdon TC003 Thermal Camera: www.topdondiagnostics.co.uk/product-page/tc003-tablet-based-thermal-camera Thanks to Topdon! Instagram: topdonofficial Facebook: TopdonOfficial Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around C...
Should You Buy A Rover 600?
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The Rover 600 is a cheap entry to retro car ownership these days, but is the Honda Accord-based Rover worth owning? Joe from Classics World tells all about owning, fixing and driving a 623 GSi! Check out our sister channel, Classics World: ua-cam.com/users/classicsworlduk Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and addit...
Ford Focus Mk3 Rear Control Arm & Wishbone Replacement DIY
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Rear control arms (and their bushings) wear out over time, causing clonking noises and compromised handling. Rear wishbone bushes and arms are similarly affected, so Midge shows you how to replace both on a Mk3 Ford Focus! Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also some...
Should You Buy A Honda Del Sol VTEC?
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Tasked with buying a Japanese roadster for £2000, Jeff from Classics World spent *ahem* £2300 on a rare Honda Del Sol VTi! Is this rare, VTEC powered sports car worth owning today? Jeff talks through owning, fixing and reliability! Check out our sister channel, Classics World: ua-cam.com/users/classicsworlduk Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CM...
Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Disc & Pad Replacement DIY
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Replacing brake discs and pads are a vital part of car maintenance - here's how to service the stoppers on a Mk3 Ford Focus! Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More features, back issues and additional info at www.carmechanicsmag.co.uk/ Also something to note around Car Mechanics: We like to show you how we’ve gone about various aspects of ca...
FREE Classic Ford Sierra! What Do We Do With It?
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A free car is ALWAYS a good thing, so when Classic Ford Magazine reader, Noel, offered his Sierra Sapphire to our colleagues at Classics World, they were straight off to Swansea to collect it! Question is, what to do with it? Check out our sister channel, Classics World: ua-cam.com/users/classicsworlduk Order YOUR copy of Car Mechanics and subscribe here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CME More...
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Spark Plug Change DIY
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Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Spark Plug Change DIY
Buying The CHEAPEST Aston Martin In The UK! What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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Buying The CHEAPEST Aston Martin In The UK! What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Ford Focus Mk3 Cabin Filter Replacement DIY
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Ford Focus Mk3 Cabin Filter Replacement DIY
Classic Car Flipping Challenge! Trading Up To Profit?
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Classic Car Flipping Challenge! Trading Up To Profit?
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Oil Change & Air Filter Service DIY
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Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Oil Change & Air Filter Service DIY
Rover 75 Project Car - Cheap, Broken, Flooded!
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Rover 75 Project Car - Cheap, Broken, Flooded!
Our New Project Car! 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DiG-T Acenta Premium
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Our New Project Car! 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DiG-T Acenta Premium
Should You Buy A Ford Puma?
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Should You Buy A Ford Puma?
Servicing a Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 [Air Filter + Spark Plugs + Oil & Filter + Cabin Filter]
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Servicing a Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 [Air Filter Spark Plugs Oil & Filter Cabin Filter]

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  • @BlakeCDS
    @BlakeCDS День тому

    I just remove the ball joint and pop the driveshaft out and the strut leg pulls out nicely

  • @Darkdubz89
    @Darkdubz89 9 днів тому

    Do you not use grease on the plugs?

  • @sm-hh4wq
    @sm-hh4wq 13 днів тому

    These Rovers Are Notoriously Known For Head Gasket problem/issues In The 90s Early 2000s In The UK

  • @darrenmichaels9636
    @darrenmichaels9636 20 днів тому

    The comment on the correct oil type is important. The previous owner of my car probably ignored this and didn't get it serviced regularly. Cost me £3k to get a new engine!

  • @Mickytdi
    @Mickytdi 27 днів тому

    I’m suspicious about the results of this tester and the claim if it’s 75% replace. My car is only 8 months old and it claims the state of health is 71%. Starts very quickly on these cold mornings.

    • @phillipstrain9259
      @phillipstrain9259 7 днів тому

      Yeah I personally wouldn’t trust a 170$ tool without running it against midtronics or the autel bt608

  • @cornishcactus
    @cornishcactus Місяць тому

    Nice guide. How long does this take? This feels like something I could tackle without huge garage fees. My mk3 estates driving like a bag of wonk at the mo, tracking spot on, garage can't find any issues and there's no knocking ( other than a weird heat shield type noise that isn't the shield or regular ) They did the rear dampers as I felt the rear was wallowing in fast loaded bends and that solved some of it like the supported rear was putting more weight on the front tyres, tyres were also rotated at the time ( mid life Goodyear efficient grip 2 ) but that initial "solved" feel has gone away again. Steering is too light and feels like no grip at the front, over bumps and drains it feels like there's a little sideways shimmy from the rear.

  • @Blurredman
    @Blurredman Місяць тому

    So what happened to this car?

  • @GrahamEdwards-o5t
    @GrahamEdwards-o5t Місяць тому

    Saved a lot of money watches this video garage prices so high and always make simple car maintenance look hard

  • @RiverDarling
    @RiverDarling 2 місяці тому

    Does this make a sound when it needs replacing?

    • @mjaro5358
      @mjaro5358 Місяць тому

      you can feel a "jump" when you put your foot on the gas and if its more worn out it most likely will make a sound when starting a car or letting of the throttle for example

    • @RiverDarling
      @RiverDarling Місяць тому

      @mjaro5358 Thank you!

  • @JOnathanLopez-g2v
    @JOnathanLopez-g2v 2 місяці тому

    I just bought me a 1997 vtec del sol which they only made around 170ish model of that kind, the best part is that it's super clean and only has 163k miles im the second owner first owner kept it in the garage for the past 10 years, I love my del sol

    • @93coup
      @93coup 2 місяці тому

      nice bro i just got mine as well take care of her ❤️

  • @wams467
    @wams467 3 місяці тому

    It’s the same mount for Focus 2004 1.6 tdci 109hp with 5 speed manual transmision?

  • @1312acabb
    @1312acabb 3 місяці тому

    Are bad mount making noise while driving?

  • @marcvanbuijten2999
    @marcvanbuijten2999 3 місяці тому

    What was the reason that you decided to replace the mount ? Did the worn mount make extra noise ?

  • @ClintonWright-m5r
    @ClintonWright-m5r 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant straight forward video .Thank you

  • @2209beata
    @2209beata 3 місяці тому

    After three years of waiting for the engine to be rebuilt i was finally able to drive it last week, just over 200kms driven and i love it ❤ Good future investment

  • @darrencollins1578
    @darrencollins1578 4 місяці тому

    Nice, but they don't have any cup holders

  • @goodknight5861
    @goodknight5861 4 місяці тому

    Interesting..

  • @HHHSOHS
    @HHHSOHS 4 місяці тому

    How do we change the fuel filter on one of these can't find a replacement online

  • @vincepadmos
    @vincepadmos 4 місяці тому

    Great video!!🎉

  • @jayceoldacre9702
    @jayceoldacre9702 4 місяці тому

    Never done it before but after watching this im gonna try lol

  • @jimtosh1505
    @jimtosh1505 4 місяці тому

    I bought a 94 Honda del Sol my son had one and I enjoyed it so much can I ran out but one we decided to kick it in the pants a little so we installed an Acura GSR with all the goodies from skunk 2 and the transmission received a new posi differential with disc brakes all around now I'm 74 and I still get a kick out of it!

  • @lastoneleft844
    @lastoneleft844 5 місяців тому

    Nice i will be following this video went my oil and service kit arrive in the coming days 👍

  • @ricardostewart9392
    @ricardostewart9392 5 місяців тому

    Such a shit place to put it. Ford sucks

    • @Harryd06
      @Harryd06 Місяць тому

      ITS ONLY A CABIN FILTER BUDDY

  • @brucemay5409
    @brucemay5409 5 місяців тому

    I like the 600 especially the better trimmed ones! A pair of front fog lights would complete it nicely..😊

  • @nicochef8
    @nicochef8 5 місяців тому

    Great guide, do you know how many NM for a 2021 Ford Puma?? Thanks

  • @Erictheking07
    @Erictheking07 5 місяців тому

    Those 18mm nuts are solid to get off..

  • @grzegorz36count22
    @grzegorz36count22 5 місяців тому

    I have 618 grom 1997. Very good car. I drove it 3 times in Croatia💪

  • @brianwebb191
    @brianwebb191 6 місяців тому

    Cheap Bentley lol , You are spot on with that remark they are made from the Cheapest Crap availible, you think Chinese shit is rubbish ? buy a R/R or Bentley you wll soon change your mind. makes Chinky look Very Good. How do i Know I was an Idiot that bought one ffs, They Do NOT have design shop at R/R FACT a FIAT 500 would be much better buy lol.

  • @worldhello1234
    @worldhello1234 6 місяців тому

    @0:05 There is no cheap Bentley, mate. They are cheap because they need repairs and parts are crazy expensive as they are for an ultra luxury car.

    • @TR4zest
      @TR4zest 19 днів тому

      There are no cheap Bentley, but then this is a cheap Bentley?

  • @kyivwithgeofftanya5546
    @kyivwithgeofftanya5546 6 місяців тому

    Bought 2003 3.0 sport x350 with great history. Picked up in London then Belfast, Dublin, Cherbourg, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia and finally Kyiv Ukraine at about 4k km. it never missed a beat. Now, in Kyiv, 4 new Michelin tyres, engine, g/box, rear axel service & oil/filters, cabin filter and engine oil leak resolved with wheel alignment and air suspension checked over. Then headliner removed, stripped, recovered, replaced. All this work cost less than what I was quoted in UK to recover the headliner 😂 result plus the x350 sport silver with cranberry leather is a real head turner in Kyiv as they are very rare

  • @davids7273
    @davids7273 6 місяців тому

    thanks, useful video with practical tips

  • @dimitriacas20
    @dimitriacas20 6 місяців тому

    Thx for this m8 Just changed mine

  • @mikekeenam3014
    @mikekeenam3014 7 місяців тому

    My same mount is leaking oil. Ive noticed i get clunking when changing gears will this fix this

  • @chitpaul
    @chitpaul 7 місяців тому

    We had a black 620gsi same wheels, very comfortable car.

  • @ClotEastwood
    @ClotEastwood 7 місяців тому

    Great Vid. Thank you

  • @markdodds1913
    @markdodds1913 8 місяців тому

    Can you confirm torque settings please

  • @stephencoyle7853
    @stephencoyle7853 8 місяців тому

    Get the 620 turbo

  • @DinoDelight
    @DinoDelight 8 місяців тому

    Great vid, will try later. Im getting a vibrate/humming sound from that area when the AC is on speed 3or 4 so hoping when it was service last week this was put in incorrectly. (Cant hear anything from tge engine bay)

  • @Smakheed
    @Smakheed 8 місяців тому

    No need to remove the wipers or scuttle panel, just remove the T30 screw and 10mm bolt at each end and lift the scuttle to access the 3 x 13mm bolts either side.

  • @tc3205
    @tc3205 8 місяців тому

    Ive got same mount leaking on my cmax ecoboost, looks exactly the same, no of bolts and location etc torque should be the same?

  • @tskend8502
    @tskend8502 8 місяців тому

    I put 300k on my 97.

  • @hopkin2006
    @hopkin2006 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful car. Too bad Rovers are quite rare here in Singapore even in the 90s and early 2000s, before the company closed down. I think all of them in Singapore have been scrapped by now.

  • @cardososm2035
    @cardososm2035 9 місяців тому

    i have a 2006 2.2 d4d with 750k km. stock engine

  • @johnrockley9472
    @johnrockley9472 9 місяців тому

    I always used to just push the piston back, watching out for overflow from reservoir of course, until a work colleague had done the job on his wife's car, and ended up with no brakes! He had had the bad luck of 'flipping' the seal in the master cylinder, apparently you also run the risk of wrecking the ABS modulator too. No such thing as a easy job! Great video.

  • @benh6826
    @benh6826 10 місяців тому

    I've got this car, and it has an oil leak. At 7:08 in this video, there is a grey cable in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. That has detached from the engine, and I'm not quite sure what it's for and how to reattach it. Can you offer me any advice please

  • @raider32
    @raider32 10 місяців тому

    Great video, I've ordered a disc and pad set for my Focus ST and I'm looking forward to fitting them.

    • @CarMechanicsTV
      @CarMechanicsTV 10 місяців тому

      Enjoy!

    • @godfrey1996
      @godfrey1996 10 місяців тому

      Just changed my ST brakes using this video, perfect thank you!

  • @SuperPatrick777
    @SuperPatrick777 11 місяців тому

    Get lost with your tork measurements , simply not necessarily .

    • @FCMidge
      @FCMidge 10 місяців тому

      You’re right, most will just zip them up… but was asked to do it proper 😂

    • @BlakeCDS
      @BlakeCDS 2 дні тому

      They are necessary, especially so on stretch bolts which should be replaced on major components like control arms. Also, learn to spell. Tork!

  • @misterxxxxxxxx3392
    @misterxxxxxxxx3392 11 місяців тому

    great video

  • @sniffergoal
    @sniffergoal 11 місяців тому

    I had a new 205 Junior in 1986 (D reg) - the 954cc petrol version. It was hideously basic, 4-speed and it was dog slow (only about 45bhp I think) but it was economical and 100% reliable in the 3yrs and 55k miles I had it for and a bit more interesting than its Fiesta, Nova or Metro rivals. I did get a rear-wiper for it which came with a new stalk

  • @gebe8978
    @gebe8978 11 місяців тому

    03:23, "With the sun shining" (I love the concept of shining sun by British standards...) Now back to the video.