I decided to my own VW T6 service in March and used one of those 12v oil pumps from Lidl. The small tube going into the oil filler pipe came out at one point and I had oil going everywhere. Few sweary words voiced that point . Managed to clean it up eventually. You're saving a packet doing it yourself though...and you know everything is getting done the way it should be. Loved seeing Archie grabbing the box. Welcome back to Scotland when you come.
We love the new mic! So much better..improves massive your sound quality when there is wind and other disgusting noises in the background! Well you know, there is a saying in germany "Just who do nothing, does nothing wrong" ..and to cheer you up - that would has happen to us as well, we bet 😃 (btw. we never done a oilchange by ourself) Good to see you both ❤ stay smart, kind, funny and sexy as you are boys! 😄Lots of hugs
@@PackTheVanAndGo I am well thanks. We’ve met a few times over the years and fondly remember Archie in the bar at Willowfields being his cheeky self lol. Just started recording a bit for UA-cam - harder than it looks. Stay well.
I have use a oil vacuum extractor which you put down the dip stick hole, I have had it for 13 years and it's the best thing I have ever brought for doing your own oil changes.
@@PackTheVanAndGo Not really. I just stick in the dip stick hole first then do other things like changing the air filter etc or I just walk away make a cup of tea and when I return it's all done, No laying on the floor, no mess, no removing the drain plug.
🤷♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ we definitely have those times when you think fuck it 🤣 clear up start again another day ! Can’t wait for the winter adventures to see all the improvements you have made 🙌🏻
I am just planning some new adventures i haven't done before in Scotland! So hoping they will be enjoyable to watch! And hope all the improvements work in the dead of winter!
@@campervanchris4171 Not yet mate, I keep my eye on the videos of the mini and the 12v set up, I have my good old Netgear M1 and EE, but next year might go starlink 😉
I did mine five days ago and over tightened the oil filter then noticed it leaking so stuck a sawn in half plastic container underneath took it off fast as possible oil running right down inside my sleeve , and replaced it with another one , got in the thing day after only to find I had lost more oil than expected topped it up with more , then after a few hours noticed the sump plug seems to be leaking yeah I didn’t replace a gasket, had enough so now it can stay leaking for a week or two
I saw the crack on the container from the camera angle on the floor and there's nothing worse than watching it and not been able to tell you its about to start seeping through haha. Looking forward to the vid after the next. I'll be in Scotland the first week in December, in the car not the van, but if your up there and near then we'll have to meet up. Missing Archie haha. I'll give you a shout closer to the time. Take care buddy
Yeah, can’t believe I never saw the hole at any time, until it all came out! These things happen hey mate. Yeah give me a shout near Xmas and I’ll see where you’re at mate
Did the same thing a few months ago with my van , a nice new pink plastic bin , didn’t see the wee hole in each corner ! Funny , I used the same words as you , never mind , shit happens
It's good to see that you had the water pump changed because as they age, they won't stand up to the colder starting temperatures pumping very cold water around. Well oil be dammed Rob, what a mess with that container but you got it sorted. Still worth doing it yourself with the price of garage labour now.
The vans had some good work done to it the past few months, and now with a full service, water pump, timing belt and new alternator.. the van is ready for another long winter in Scotland! Totally worth doing yourself than pay those prices for sure! Hope you're well mate?
Oh dear that’s a daft thing,the whole in the oil collector thing 🤔.I’d just like to take this opportunity to recommend another ex-serviceman’s vanlife youtube channel SASvANCH vanlife another very pleasant chap.reminds me he’s a bit like yourself.well done on everything your doing.👍
Yeah I made a right mess of the oil change, didn't even notice the hole staring right at me... thankfully a trip to the campsite to relax made all the difference! Hope you're well mate?
Oh man, that is sooo painful to watch. FFS buddy 😩 Can’t remember the last time I heard you blaspheme 😂 Years ago, I used too small a container and something similar happened. Not fun😬 Every days a school day Rob👍. BTW, I no longer feel guilty about having the local garage change our vans oil/filters recently. Had forgotten how much of a PIA doing that is. Well done for preserving 💪👏👌
Hi mate, yeah I don't swear this much normally on camera for sure! But definitely every day is a school day for sure, will learn this lesson and never do it again 😂 Hope you're well mate?
@@PackTheVanAndGo all good buddy, thanks. Van’s looking mint and nice to see you building your confidence and learning new skills 👏👏 We’re off to the group meet up tomorrow, and it’s going to be dry weather👍👌😀 Archie’s looking well and happy as a pongo, under a bivvy with that cardboard box 😂😂👍
I made a right mess of this DIY service on my campervan! Let me know what you think?
Great vlog looking forward to the next vlog
Thank you, all will be revealed next week!
Well done mate, it's never easy lol. Stay happy mate.
Every day is a school day as they say! And you also mate 👍
I’ve just bought the osmo action 4. It’s ace. I’m also looking at the mic 👍
Great choice mate, the battery handle by DJI and mic 2 are def worth the investment
I decided to my own VW T6 service in March and used one of those 12v oil pumps from Lidl. The small tube going into the oil filler pipe came out at one point and I had oil going everywhere. Few sweary words voiced that point . Managed to clean it up eventually. You're saving a packet doing it yourself though...and you know everything is getting done the way it should be. Loved seeing Archie grabbing the box. Welcome back to Scotland when you come.
Yeah absolute nightmare hey, I got oil everywhere also… but all good in the end! Definitely saving a fortune doing your own service on your vans…
We love the new mic! So much better..improves massive your sound quality when there is wind and other disgusting noises in the background! Well you know, there is a saying in germany "Just who do nothing, does nothing wrong" ..and to cheer you up - that would has happen to us as well, we bet 😃 (btw. we never done a oilchange by ourself)
Good to see you both ❤ stay smart, kind, funny and sexy as you are boys! 😄Lots of hugs
We miss you guys! We are a day closer to see each other all again soon ❤️🐾🐾
Messy stuff oil.
On the insulation, I've had problems with the water pumps freezing, but not condensation. Ymmv.
Keep well.
Really? Your water pump froze inside your garage?
@@PackTheVanAndGo yep, also the grey water pump in the living area.
I expected a right cock up but you spilled a bit of oil 😂😂😂
Yep a right disaster mate
@@PackTheVanAndGo Cardboard is the key matey I always lay it out ready 👍
@@Mfull-l4r totally mate 👍
Always like your vids fella. Enjoy your channel and lurrve Archie.
Thank you my friend.. hope you’re well and Archie sends his regards 🐾🐾
@@PackTheVanAndGo I am well thanks. We’ve met a few times over the years and fondly remember Archie in the bar at Willowfields being his cheeky self lol. Just started recording a bit for UA-cam - harder than it looks.
Stay well.
@@micro_adVANtures yeah it’s definitely harder than it looks hey. But enjoy the journey mate
I have use a oil vacuum extractor which you put down the dip stick hole, I have had it for 13 years and it's the best thing I have ever brought for doing your own oil changes.
That must take some time doing it that way?
@@PackTheVanAndGo Not really. I just stick in the dip stick hole first then do other things like changing the air filter etc or I just walk away make a cup of tea and when I return it's all done, No laying on the floor, no mess, no removing the drain plug.
@@SlimTortoise sounds pretty easy and simple 👍
🫣 Blimey, more shocking news 😱. I can't wait. Nice one Rob.👋
@@geoffcampbell7846 think you’ll be shocked mate! Coming next week! 👍
Great video mate… vans looking good 👍
Thank you my friend 🙏
🤷♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ we definitely have those times when you think fuck it 🤣 clear up start again another day !
Can’t wait for the winter adventures to see all the improvements you have made 🙌🏻
I am just planning some new adventures i haven't done before in Scotland! So hoping they will be enjoyable to watch! And hope all the improvements work in the dead of winter!
@@PackTheVanAndGo 🤣 there will always be more to add !
Did you get starlink yet
@@campervanchris4171 Not yet mate, I keep my eye on the videos of the mini and the 12v set up, I have my good old Netgear M1 and EE, but next year might go starlink 😉
@@PackTheVanAndGo yes EE does perform well !
Yes the mini is the way to go I think 🤔 gadget John I think is up to speed
@@campervanchris4171 When the time is right, I'll ditch the EE sim and cancel it and go full starlink mini
I did mine five days ago and over tightened the oil filter then noticed it leaking so stuck a sawn in half plastic container underneath took it off fast as possible oil running right down inside my sleeve , and replaced it with another one , got in the thing day after only to find I had lost more oil than expected topped it up with more , then after a few hours noticed the sump plug seems to be leaking yeah I didn’t replace a gasket, had enough so now it can stay leaking for a week or two
Yeah it can be a pain over tightening the oil filter, and to have the oil running down your sleeve.. nightmare mate, feel your pain also!
Thought you really messed up! Ordered Moon boxes last night over the bed in my van.
Almost messed up… ahh great news about the moon boxes mate
I saw the crack on the container from the camera angle on the floor and there's nothing worse than watching it and not been able to tell you its about to start seeping through haha.
Looking forward to the vid after the next. I'll be in Scotland the first week in December, in the car not the van, but if your up there and near then we'll have to meet up. Missing Archie haha.
I'll give you a shout closer to the time. Take care buddy
Yeah, can’t believe I never saw the hole at any time, until it all came out! These things happen hey mate. Yeah give me a shout near Xmas and I’ll see where you’re at mate
@@PackTheVanAndGo Will do mate
Lol, been there and done the same oil trick, you won't make that mistake next time I bet.
Yep, definitely won’t be making that mistake again! That pan is now in the bin 🤷🏼♂️
Always found your sound quality ok Rob
Great news, hopefully I’ll sound even better now 😂😂
ha ha ha, we all do it!
Totally mate 🤷🏼♂️😂
Did the same thing a few months ago with my van , a nice new pink plastic bin , didn’t see the wee hole in each corner ! Funny , I used the same words as you , never mind , shit happens
Great minds swear the same! 😂😂😂
It's good to see that you had the water pump changed because as they age, they won't stand up to the colder starting temperatures pumping very cold water around. Well oil be dammed Rob, what a mess with that container but you got it sorted. Still worth doing it yourself with the price of garage labour now.
The vans had some good work done to it the past few months, and now with a full service, water pump, timing belt and new alternator.. the van is ready for another long winter in Scotland! Totally worth doing yourself than pay those prices for sure! Hope you're well mate?
Oh dear that’s a daft thing,the whole in the oil collector thing 🤔.I’d just like to take this opportunity to recommend another ex-serviceman’s vanlife youtube channel SASvANCH vanlife another very pleasant chap.reminds me he’s a bit like yourself.well done on everything your doing.👍
Yeah I made a right mess of the oil change, didn't even notice the hole staring right at me... thankfully a trip to the campsite to relax made all the difference! Hope you're well mate?
Oh man, that is sooo painful to watch. FFS buddy 😩 Can’t remember the last time I heard you blaspheme 😂 Years ago, I used too small a container and something similar happened. Not fun😬 Every days a school day Rob👍. BTW, I no longer feel guilty about having the local garage change our vans oil/filters recently. Had forgotten how much of a PIA doing that is. Well done for preserving 💪👏👌
Hi mate, yeah I don't swear this much normally on camera for sure! But definitely every day is a school day for sure, will learn this lesson and never do it again 😂 Hope you're well mate?
@@PackTheVanAndGo all good buddy, thanks. Van’s looking mint and nice to see you building your confidence and learning new skills 👏👏 We’re off to the group meet up tomorrow, and it’s going to be dry weather👍👌😀 Archie’s looking well and happy as a pongo, under a bivvy with that cardboard box 😂😂👍