The Midnight Mechanic
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Відео

How to service a Ford Transit van
Переглядів 4,5 тис.3 роки тому
Here we have a routine engine service for one of my regulars. As you can see, its an ice cream van but the process is exactly the same for all 2.4 mk7 transit engines.
Common Opel/Vauxhall oil leak - how to replace oil pressure switch
Переглядів 7 тис.3 роки тому
This is a very common cause of an oil leak on alot of the Opel/Vauxhall range. Here i show you how to the replace the oil pressure switch.
BMW X1 rear brake pad replacement - without special tools or computer.
Переглядів 39 тис.3 роки тому
On many BMW cars, changing the rear brakes requires using a diagnostic computer to wind the piston back. Here i show you how it can be done without any special tools or equipment.
Ford Transit Wheel Bearing Replacement - Gone Wrong!
Переглядів 7 тис.3 роки тому
I try to make my videos as true to life as possible, this is a prime example of how a simple job can quickly grow arms and legs! How to replace a mk7 transit wheel bearing.
Renault Scenic Rear Brake Replacement (including wheel bearing) - MOT Repairs
Переглядів 4,9 тис.3 роки тому
The Scenic failed its MOT of a few things, this video is a how to replace rear brake pads and discs on the Renault.
Renault Scenic Steering Arm Replacement and DIY wheel alignment (tie rod/track rod/track rod end)
Переглядів 4,8 тис.3 роки тому
How to replace steering arms (tie rods, track rods) and track rod ends on a Renault Scenic. Also, how you DIY wheel alignment (tracking)
Flipping Vans for profit - 2008 Renault Trafic (vivaro, primastar)
Переглядів 4,4 тис.3 роки тому
I bought this van through a contact of mine. it had been off the road all through lockdown. I agreed to buy it without seeing it or knowing any details... i didnt even know if it would start! Think i got lucky on this one!
Vauxhall/Opel Insignia - MOT Repairs - How to replace rear coil springs
Переглядів 13 тис.3 роки тому
This is a common mot failure on alot of cars. Here is how to replace the rear coil springs in a Vauxhall/Opel Insignia. Hope this is helpful!
Ford Focus bonnet wont open - How to open in an emergency
Переглядів 222 тис.3 роки тому
This is a fairly common issues on most fords where the key is required to open the bonnet. To conduct any repair you fist have to gain access. This video will show you how to open the bonnet on a mk2 Ford Focus.
How you change Peugeot 3008 rear brakes - Gone wrong!
Переглядів 35 тис.3 роки тому
Sometimes simple jobs dont go to plan. More often than not, car repairs never go as smoothly as they are described in workshop manuals or "how to" videos. I always try to video not only the job in hand but also the unexpected difficulties that may arise. This is a prime example of unexpected problems!
Ford Transit Campervan Project #vanlife
Переглядів 2443 роки тому
I bought this van over a year ago with the intention of using it through the summer of 2020... lockdown happened and the van got shelved. Lots of work to do to get it ready for summer 2021!
How to replace Ford Fiesta rear axle bushes - with and without the tool
Переглядів 33 тис.3 роки тому
Ford Fiesta rear bushes are a common wear point. Often picked up on a MOT test failure but can be heard as a clunking or sometimes a squeaking noise from the rear of the car. In this video i use the proper tool however i have added photos of a simple tool i made which does exactly the same job,
Peugeot 3008 - MOT Repairs - How to Replace Wishbone, Ball Joint and Brake Pads
Переглядів 21 тис.3 роки тому
In this one i detail how to replace a wishbone (lower control arm), a bottom ball joint and front brake pads on a Peugeot. Enjoy!
Ford Focus Drive Belt and Tensioner Replacement - alternator belt, fan belt
Переглядів 17 тис.3 роки тому
The tensioner on my mk2 focus failed on me without warning. Here is how to change the belt and tensioner on a mk2 focus. Enjoy!
Nissan Almera Broken Spring - MOT Failure
Переглядів 2233 роки тому
Nissan Almera Broken Spring - MOT Failure
How to replace a broken spring on a Ford Fiesta
Переглядів 4,1 тис.3 роки тому
How to replace a broken spring on a Ford Fiesta
Car headlights not working? Mazda 3
Переглядів 12 тис.3 роки тому
Car headlights not working? Mazda 3

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @PhillemonRamorola
    @PhillemonRamorola 6 днів тому

    Thank you so much it’s interesting I did it with your Visio👏

  • @PhillemonRamorola
    @PhillemonRamorola 6 днів тому

    How can I repost BMW X1 rear wheel brake fluid kids pleas

  • @bronzyplatypus6716
    @bronzyplatypus6716 15 днів тому

    Works for face-lift model too

  • @martynclifford9843
    @martynclifford9843 17 днів тому

    👍👍 a well documented vid. it looks simple. ha but not. years of excpiriance helps. yes ur a1.

  • @chucky2316
    @chucky2316 21 день тому

    Common issue in scotand. I had a scottish mazda apart from the car rotting the brake pipes were shot. Sadly it went to the great scrap yard in the sky with only 80k miles on it 😢

  • @KamilJan95s
    @KamilJan95s 25 днів тому

    To anyone doing this themselves, here’s a few tips that will make it easier for you. When you remove the 18mm nut, keep the 18mm socket on the bolt end and start wiggling the bolt out. You’ll get to a certain point where the bolt won’t have any play and that’s when you should slowly start jacking the spring up while continuing wiggling it out. If it loses wiggle room, lower it and start again and I guarantee you’ll get it off pretty easily. In the lowered suspension models the coils that are more clamped together sit at the bottom. When putting the new spring on, start jacking up under the spring until the first hole aligns nicely so you can insert the bolt, after you get the bolt in a few cm, go to the nut side and start jacking the spring up more until the hole aligns because this will definitely be too low. Once you get it aligned to the best of your ability, a couple hits of the hammer will get the bolt all the way through. You can trust me because I’ve had to take that bolt off 5 times as I had issues with the cheap springs I bought.

  • @nowyouareoneofus9684
    @nowyouareoneofus9684 26 днів тому

    Old video but can I ask please what to look for with a visual inspection?

  • @cryptomacdre4132
    @cryptomacdre4132 29 днів тому

    Very nice! I gotta do this job this week on my car. Great help this video

  • @mightyatom1404
    @mightyatom1404 Місяць тому

    Nice one. Gonna give it a go 😁👍🇬🇧

  • @andisadler2897
    @andisadler2897 Місяць тому

    Zaf Gsi with same problem. I will look for damp. These cars leak over time. Valve cover gasket always goes. You sort one leak and then another pops up. The joys of owning a ZED.

  • @actiondann1
    @actiondann1 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video really helped when I had to do the same job on my 3008

  • @claudetteclair2333
    @claudetteclair2333 2 місяці тому

    Hi what about 2016 5008 peugeot japan car back brake pads?

  • @drewdent3957
    @drewdent3957 2 місяці тому

    For the ball joint it's a 41mm

  • @birminghampikeandcarpangle5312
    @birminghampikeandcarpangle5312 2 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @keithmoon9990
    @keithmoon9990 2 місяці тому

    Instructions that come with the lamp (bulbs grow) tell you not to touch the glass, all the crap on your fingers will knacker it.

  • @jwright4222
    @jwright4222 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much 👍

  • @johncrabtree1833
    @johncrabtree1833 2 місяці тому

    When you flared the new pipe, after using the nipple which fits into the end of the pipe you then need to remove the nipple and tighten up the flaring tool -- just like you did with the first pipe -- and this will give you a double flare. Hope that helps.

  • @Anonymices343
    @Anonymices343 3 місяці тому

    Just a heads up..I've changed mine but it was actually my lock that was sticking..try to undo the 2 10mm bolts on the lock from underneath the car rather than destroy the lock cable as I did. Chances are it's the actual lock😮

  • @FMFGUF
    @FMFGUF 3 місяці тому

    Useful informative video - thanks. I have to attempt the same sort of job on the notorious rear brake pipe corrosion of a 2003 BMW M3 Convertible.

  • @jamesf9647
    @jamesf9647 3 місяці тому

    It's exactly as you say, at '16:54', it is corrosion build up behind the Abs sensor. It misaligned the sensor and when you put a new disc/hub on, it is then too close to thAbs pickup rings and just mashes it to bits. Try to remove the Abs sensor before fitting the new disc. Then clean the backplate of the corrosion behind it. Be very gentle putting new disc on if you have refitted the abs sensor. Or just Fit the disc then the abs sensor (It can be done?) 👍

  • @chrisdful
    @chrisdful 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video well done ,it just shows how the right tool is the way to go 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @user-uq2mx2qx1v
    @user-uq2mx2qx1v 3 місяці тому

    The reason why the 1st bolt, centre arm, is pointing down is, if the nut comes undone, the bolt won't fall out. Safety first. 😉

  • @michaellucas3802
    @michaellucas3802 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!!

  • @carlstephens-k5z
    @carlstephens-k5z 4 місяці тому

    Ex ellent video but i got yo the last bit, but when i turn the last bit of plastic it just turns and does not open the bonnett, any ideas

  • @HarleymSanchez
    @HarleymSanchez 4 місяці тому

    Always in pairs problem solved

  • @petermcgregor3274
    @petermcgregor3274 4 місяці тому

    Should have put a bit of heat on these bolts and you would have been ok

  • @shug176
    @shug176 5 місяців тому

    Great vid helped me with my 3008 thanks

  • @bkingtz1
    @bkingtz1 5 місяців тому

    COPPER grease DOES NOT go on the brake assembly where there is aluminium or any aluminium parts, and that caliper is aluminium. Because galvanic reaction will ocure where copper will greatly speed up aluminum oxidation.

  • @Jan-S-Simonsen
    @Jan-S-Simonsen 5 місяців тому

    This must be what's causing my oil leak, and intermittent oil light at idle. THANK YOU!

  • @oscarscomputersandgames4712
    @oscarscomputersandgames4712 5 місяців тому

    Nice one I done similar didn’t fully remove grill and put a flat bar against plastic bit and smashed off with hammer the knocked the bits out, and put a long Phillips screwdriver through the grill above ford badge to unlock

  • @olahandlykken9745
    @olahandlykken9745 5 місяців тому

    Thank you from Norway. Great info

  • @francisadu-boaheng2089
    @francisadu-boaheng2089 6 місяців тому

    Thanks very much you are a star 👊🏾

  • @shadowxxwizard7379
    @shadowxxwizard7379 6 місяців тому

    its an awful design, i have the exact same problem, a tiny coolant leak and a dumb American designed bonnet

  • @taytanwallis8221
    @taytanwallis8221 6 місяців тому

    4:50 was play on mine, some forward and back movement so pushed inwards with some force and it managed to pop it open the first pop the next I had to push towards the right on the metal clip, viola, now the white plastic piece is still in however it seems worn so not sure if the new one will have it… it’ll arrive tomorrow… thanks for the guidance to save a single mum some money!

    • @taytanwallis8221
      @taytanwallis8221 6 місяців тому

      Oh and cost £3.50 for the little plastic piece you broke. Many thanks.

  • @audreyrose280
    @audreyrose280 6 місяців тому

    Okay, I have a Mazda 3 2016 hatchback, and this happened to me, but when I turn on my high beams, the low beams come on. But if i try only turning on the low beams, they dont come on. Any ideas? Do you think it's the fuse box?

  • @LG-kl3co
    @LG-kl3co 6 місяців тому

    In practice it's easier to drop both brackets that mount to the under floor as its difficult to get the bolt through the axle bush and bracket on reassembly...why struggle trying to line things up when you don't need to ?

  • @rasher6290
    @rasher6290 7 місяців тому

    Push down on bonnet,turn key,lift,then turn opposite way,,works a charm

    • @taytanwallis8221
      @taytanwallis8221 6 місяців тому

      Tried this, did the first pop eventually but didn’t get in

    • @dazhuddy
      @dazhuddy 2 місяці тому

      Just found out mine won’t open so found this video. Was just about to order a new locking mechanism after trying everything but I’ll give this a go first 🤞🏼

    • @rasher6290
      @rasher6290 2 місяці тому

      Well,did it work?

    • @dazhuddy
      @dazhuddy 2 місяці тому

      @@rasher6290 yes mate,was going to replace but it works fine this way-cheers👍🏼

    • @rasher6290
      @rasher6290 2 місяці тому

      @@dazhuddy glad to help😎👍

  • @SuperBlackguard
    @SuperBlackguard 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant Video Comprehensive man, well explained and well shot. It doesn't seem so daunting after watching this.

  • @TheAdamsky
    @TheAdamsky 7 місяців тому

    I was looking for tightening torques brake discs with bearings for Peugeot 3008 and ATE recommend 300 Nm - not to much?

  • @MoHonda90
    @MoHonda90 7 місяців тому

    Great video Just a quick question here, Would it cause any problem if you installed a pair of standard springs instead? or the car will just be 2-3 cm higher from ground? My car is Insignia 2016 1.6 CDTI just bought it few weeks ago and it's around 2 fingers from rear tires to arch and 3 fingers in front ones, it's a red colored springs not sure if that's a standard one, looks lowered to me, am I right? rear o/s is broken so I'm replacing both and replacing shocks as well.

    • @KamilJan95s
      @KamilJan95s Місяць тому

      Most basic cars have black springs so it’s likely it’s been lowered. Fitting standard springs wouldn’t change much as far as safety would go but car could feel more bouncy if you fitted a softer spring. However you should have the same type of spring on the same axle. Different springs on each side would = different ride heights and different absorption rates so car would most likely feel less stable and predictable

  • @mcenterprise291
    @mcenterprise291 7 місяців тому

    What's the ice cream van's adress?

  • @kwikmechanic6844
    @kwikmechanic6844 7 місяців тому

    Great video, well explained and demonstrated. Thank you very much pal!

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866
    @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 7 місяців тому

    You talk to much instead of showing how you do it.

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866
    @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 7 місяців тому

    How many times you check the gear... goodness

  • @martinnash007
    @martinnash007 7 місяців тому

    Interesting! Can't you use the bush pusher in reverse to push the old bush out, maybe with a socket or washer on the pushing end?

  • @martinnash007
    @martinnash007 7 місяців тому

    Good information.

  • @martinnash007
    @martinnash007 7 місяців тому

    Same mechanics as Peugeot Partner. Good information and tips. Thank you.

  • @jwdautomotive0183
    @jwdautomotive0183 8 місяців тому

    Does a faulty ball joint cause the car to switch on ESP error ?

  • @Jesse_Dawg
    @Jesse_Dawg 8 місяців тому

    You saved me! This got my Ford Focus 2007/2008 open

  • @stevent.6165
    @stevent.6165 8 місяців тому

    Your video is crap