High Mileage Family Car Skoda Superb Gets New Life

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  • Опубліковано 28 лют 2024
  • High Mileage Skoda Superb from 2014 with 240,000 miles gets big overhaul, every control arm and bushing on the suspension will be replaced. The front and the rear subframe will be sand blasted and powder coated, brake calipers as well. Transmission fluid change and much more...
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  • @banzaiman1
    @banzaiman1 4 місяці тому +114

    Theres something very satisfying about working on your own car and trying to keep it on the road for as long as possible

    • @Juntasification
      @Juntasification 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes. Until you give it to your sister who destroys the engine when she starts it in -32C after sitting for a week without preheating and all the oil blows out of the engine. Then you think of all the work you put in it over the years and say. "No more" :)

    • @aden3113
      @aden3113 3 місяці тому +3

      @@Juntasification The mistake you did was doing all that hard work fixing the car and then giving it to somebody else, even family sometimes, nobody really appreciates the hard work put into the car other than you.
      Also I've started my car in very cold temperatures without preheating and no problems, what do you mean by oil blows out of the engine?

    • @Juntasification
      @Juntasification 3 місяці тому

      @@aden3113Yes, you are right about that. Dont know were you live, but -30C is piss freezing temperatures. Crankcase ventilation must have been frozen. Blew all the oil out of the oil filterhousing and the engine seized. Still have the car. Just wondering if I should fixit or scrap with so many other projects going on.

  • @BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele
    @BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele 3 місяці тому +17

    Do this complete overhaul, plus an engine rebuild, drive your car for half million kilometers, and THAT'S the way for being environmentally responsible, not being FORCED to dump your car after few years, to buy some new electric scam!

  • @Volfmech
    @Volfmech 3 місяці тому +15

    Outstanding work. Also want to say thank you for such a clear and easy to watch video. No annoying jump cuts, no thumping music where it's not needed, clear and straight to the point. This is going to be a huge help for when I have to do the same for my Dads Octavia as it's rear sub frame is just rusting out.

  • @izzudinanuar7867
    @izzudinanuar7867 3 місяці тому +15

    I like your video because the camera is static, similar to m539 restoration. No annoying music and pure enjoyment. Keep it up!

  • @TheWorldPC
    @TheWorldPC 4 місяці тому +23

    You did an amazing job. That car will last forever now.

  • @TheBlaert
    @TheBlaert 3 місяці тому +3

    Great stuff. I bought a 2001 Passat TDi 130 about 8 years ago for £160. Fitted a cheap but branded control arm kit, a head gasket, tidied up the subframe and axle and it's just passed 500k miles last year.
    The found a black 2005 Passat TDi 130 Highline for £250. Had only 130k miles but was very tatty but thankfully no dents. New set of brake calipers, discs and pads, engine mounts, 2 new wings and a few other minor jobs. Total cost £650 including purchase price. Spent a week detailing it and it's an extremely nice car now.
    There are some bargains to be had out there if you can do your own work

  • @glennkamers
    @glennkamers 3 місяці тому +15

    Enjoyed watching this. Just the right amount of normal and sped up footage. Very satisfying.

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you

    • @robinrai4973
      @robinrai4973 3 місяці тому

      I agree, perfect editing

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 місяці тому

      @@martinandmechanic Yo this clip do not do justice for your man / hour work.. I'm still not sure how long such preventive servicing would cost overall or how long my nearby shop would keep the car to do something like this (at least few days if not a full week, perhaps a month).. but since you did it nicely for yourself not just saving yourself a lot of money escaping just with the alignment also looking super great that car will have at least 10 years ahead.. great job man !

  • @DKBrumbasserne
    @DKBrumbasserne 3 місяці тому +9

    my guy takes better care of this car than most with their project/showcar xD great job!!

  • @speakinghands
    @speakinghands 3 місяці тому +8

    That's a tremendous amount of excellent work and it's very satisfying to watch.

  • @izobara
    @izobara 3 місяці тому +4

    Watched from start to end. This is a good repair manual for any VAG car based at PQ platform! Much appreciated for it! My Golf 5 is waiting for similar work.

  • @Romif_SK
    @Romif_SK 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey! Nice video really. Just a small advice. Never put any grease on ATE dry guide pins. They are meant to be dry. The force of rubber actually pulls brake pads sligtly from calliper when the brake is not used. With the grease on the guide pin this doesn't work and brake pads will always touch brake rotor which eventually results in overheating of rotors and vibrations during braking. 90% of mechanics make this mistake. Also use only genuine ATE rubber part of guide pins. The correct compound of rubber and grooves inside are essential to proper function.

  • @billconiston8091
    @billconiston8091 3 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic video, thank you for sharing. With the deluge of videos on youtube just buying and flipping for as little money (and care) as possible it is so refreshing to see someone take so much time and care properly refurbishing and maintaining their car. I'm guessing you work in the trade given how much skill you obviously have? A delight to watch, thanks!

  • @jordis9446
    @jordis9446 3 місяці тому +3

    Madness.. but RESPECT 100% I have Mazda 626 SS (1990) waiting the restoration...

  • @shooterblaze1
    @shooterblaze1 3 місяці тому

    Glad to have you on our islands! Handy man to have about the place! Made that look effortless

  • @howtoeverything1994
    @howtoeverything1994 3 місяці тому +1

    Immediately when I started looking at the video i wanted to check how many subs you had, was super impressed to see that you just started. The quality of the video and speech is astounding, keep up the good work.

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, I’m always glad to read comments like that

  • @LastChanceFossil
    @LastChanceFossil 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for all your time/effort. I bet the first drive was amazing with noticeable improvements. Great skillmanship.

  • @davidnorris6262
    @davidnorris6262 4 місяці тому +2

    Fantastic job you have done Martin well done

  • @a8f235
    @a8f235 3 місяці тому +3

    I got a 2016 Skoda Octavia Scout with 190.000km/118.000miles on the clocks. My plan is to own it as long as possible(especially because there's no loan on it), and thankfully I live in an area where they do not salt the roads which is a big relief for me personally because I hate rust lol. Lots of snow, but no salt.
    Just had it in for an MOT and it cleared with no remarks, and just had regular service so all is well. The only thing I'd like to do is change all door/window seals because they squeak so much, especially during winter. Also the interior is making too much noise almost like someone placed styrofoam in between the dash just to be an utter devil 😏
    Then you got things like moisture entering the rear view camera, blinkers in the mirrors as well as headlights.
    Still a good car, but nothing lasts forever so just got to try to stay on top of things.

  • @TherapyGel
    @TherapyGel 3 місяці тому

    Those must be the most agreeable wheel hubs I've ever seen. Good work!

  • @jaydalal438
    @jaydalal438 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed each minute of the whole film

  • @flyjayUK
    @flyjayUK 3 місяці тому +2

    I could watch these kind of videos all day, cracking work mate. Can't believe how clean it was underneath to begin with after so many miles.

  • @RATADATUAVELHA
    @RATADATUAVELHA 4 місяці тому +1

    a new car for sure. great work!

  • @andreidobre7127
    @andreidobre7127 4 місяці тому +1

    FINALLY!you re back

  • @geoded
    @geoded 3 місяці тому

    Lots of work but the satisfying feeling of knowing it's done cannot be beaten.

  • @petershanle9675
    @petershanle9675 3 місяці тому +1

    I just found channel by chance. What an amazing job you have done the presentation was amazing.

  • @mototarka
    @mototarka 3 місяці тому +6

    Satisfying process, but painful to watch everything being assembled without a gram of grease or anti-seize, the next mechanic to work on this car will be swearing in Polish a lot....

  • @ChrisNLger
    @ChrisNLger 3 місяці тому

    Amazing job. And best quality parts! Nice!

  • @sipe12
    @sipe12 3 місяці тому +2

    Excellent video and attention to details. Car is now like new.

  • @gertpetersson3570
    @gertpetersson3570 3 місяці тому

    An impressive job. Congratulations!

  • @chrisbaskett808
    @chrisbaskett808 3 місяці тому

    You have a lot of knowledge to be able to do all of that work by yourself. Impressive

  • @EgyptOverseerbb
    @EgyptOverseerbb 3 місяці тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Amazing work and skill. Inspirational and informative!

  • @sphamandlamazibuko3074
    @sphamandlamazibuko3074 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this fascinating content. Yes, it is so gratifying to work on your car with all the power to install good quality parts and the skill..

  • @ARMYOFPOPE
    @ARMYOFPOPE 3 місяці тому

    Really satisfying to watch.

  • @razvanyke
    @razvanyke 3 місяці тому

    Very nice video, Martin ! Also the calm tone of voice is cool. New sub here :D

  • @IBANEZfil
    @IBANEZfil 3 місяці тому

    I love this video, amazing effort Martin! I wish I had a place to wrench myself. Maybe one day.
    By the way, I have one tip. At 25:05, you can spray linseed oil inside all of the holes. The oil will stay stick to the inside for a long time and prevent from eventual rust forming.

  • @Lundawski
    @Lundawski 2 місяці тому +1

    Fire content as always 🔥 Keep it up brother 👍

  • @jaskatin
    @jaskatin 3 місяці тому +1

    I didnt know 240K miles is considered high mileage for cars. My car is at 300k and not missing a beat right now, and its a smaller older Skoda. That being said good on you for keeping this car going!

    • @mareksinister
      @mareksinister 3 місяці тому

      My 2001 E39 530i is at 635 000 km and it drives and looks brand new. 240k miles are truly rookie numbers 😂

  • @MrSkoda105s
    @MrSkoda105s 3 місяці тому +1

    Holy shit, what an amazing job you’ve done. Superb!

  • @robinrai4973
    @robinrai4973 3 місяці тому

    Awesome! I plan to do something similar with my Mazda, but just replacing all the arms and bushings

  • @hb6846
    @hb6846 3 місяці тому

    Great video, really nice relaxing watch

  • @blackcab66
    @blackcab66 3 місяці тому

    Hats off mate! Great job.

  • @hsinfor
    @hsinfor 2 місяці тому

    I own the same car and have also done some of that work. Here in Portugal we don't have the rust problem, mine's body it's 100% new.
    Mine it's a silver gray 2010, Skoda Superb Elegance Estate with the 6 speed manual transmission and the CBBB engine (2.0TDI - 125Kw) and 270.000Kms on the clock

  • @milan6909
    @milan6909 3 місяці тому

    You are as young as me and smart. May you be successful as always. :)

  • @robertwasden2691
    @robertwasden2691 3 місяці тому

    Compliments on a job well done.

  • @Sniper-cw5bs
    @Sniper-cw5bs 3 місяці тому

    great work ! just a new car !

  • @JoeyLovesTrains
    @JoeyLovesTrains 3 місяці тому

    Did the same thing to my Pontiac G6, replaced almost everything for the sake of keeping it on the road. I didn’t go as far as you did with wheel bearings, and every bushing, I didn’t get to the front subframe bushings (rear subframe didn’t have bushings). I did it by hand though, I don’t have any air tools

  • @bazasulli4975
    @bazasulli4975 3 місяці тому +1

    Superbs are just superb cars. Whether or not it did need all that work done to it or not, it's a good investment to a car that is reliable.

  • @flippingcars101
    @flippingcars101 3 місяці тому +1

    New sub love the content ❤

  • @sprzedamkoc7130
    @sprzedamkoc7130 3 місяці тому

    This Superb is an amazing car. Let it live long :)

  • @Booyamakashi
    @Booyamakashi 3 місяці тому

    Very nice job. I dont know about the rust prevention, but mechanically this should be a very comfortable ride for sure :) Im surprised how easy it was to take out engine mount :)

  • @hanafiait4428
    @hanafiait4428 3 місяці тому +1

    Pour votre sécurité, il était judicieux de placer les roues au-dessous de la voiture.
    Very Good Job

  • @Masso1973
    @Masso1973 3 місяці тому

    Professional job, nicely done. You don’t fix a car up like this to sell, but to drive. 😉

  • @user-tl9cr5go1z
    @user-tl9cr5go1z 3 місяці тому

    Хорошая работа! Удовольстие смотреть и учиться правильно обслуживать свой автомобиль!
    Мне бы такого соседа как ты 😅

  • @madalinbadeastoian
    @madalinbadeastoian 3 місяці тому

    great video, the only thing you can add are the torque specs for different types of bolts. keep up the good content!

  • @kerimbeser6624
    @kerimbeser6624 3 місяці тому

    Great job sir 👏

  • @mohamedrazgallah7154
    @mohamedrazgallah7154 3 місяці тому

    You just won a new subscriber

  • @sovetskiy_bomzh
    @sovetskiy_bomzh 3 місяці тому

    Отличная работа сэр 👍

  • @ranjitsian5481
    @ranjitsian5481 3 місяці тому

    Good work 👍

  • @letnimedved
    @letnimedved 3 місяці тому +1

    Great job mate, I have to do the same on my wife Octavia 2006, its 100 times more rusty then yours!

  • @maciejwiszniewski3215
    @maciejwiszniewski3215 3 місяці тому

    Wow😮 very good and profesional work. I'm impressed,Greetings from Poland 😊

  • @tianriseng1453
    @tianriseng1453 3 місяці тому

    good job!!

  • @severus8113
    @severus8113 3 місяці тому +1

    Нравится, приеду с работы и буду досматривать.

  • @jqjq1796
    @jqjq1796 2 місяці тому

    Great job 👏 well done, you 👏

  • @sqwidink1
    @sqwidink1 3 місяці тому

    Put the jack stands on pieces of plywood 20mm or thicker to aid stability! Especially on pebbles as to not sink down or become unstable.

  • @neilg3364
    @neilg3364 3 місяці тому

    Great work, let down by reusing stretch bolts

  • @M.Oz-zy2qo
    @M.Oz-zy2qo 3 місяці тому

    Good job👍

  • @LEXYTUNE
    @LEXYTUNE 3 місяці тому

    Like 👍 from superb club Russia, good job

  • @user-im7qo6ev5x
    @user-im7qo6ev5x 3 місяці тому

    Ух, мечта перфекциониста.

  • @wiktorbandura
    @wiktorbandura 3 місяці тому

    Really cool video! I have and old a6 c5 and I dream about whole suspension rebuild to get my audi new life.

  • @tyroneclarke4067
    @tyroneclarke4067 3 місяці тому +3

    Inspiring video, would have been great if you included the total spend and how long it took to complete.

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому +7

      Thank you, the total spent of the new parts that are in the video is around £1600 and to the second part of your question, the whole job was done almost two years ago 😅, just the video editing was done recently. Don’t remember exactly, maybe two days to strip everything, few days underbody paintwork, another few days till everything dried up and another few days to put it back together. I was working on it in my free time after work, so it could be done much faster. Finally video editing maybe 15 hours of work 😮‍💨

  • @MauriceNL1
    @MauriceNL1 3 місяці тому

    Very good job! Did you also flush new brake fluid through the clutch?

  • @itswais77
    @itswais77 3 місяці тому

    The only thing not changed was the pads and discs lol but they looked fairly new and driveshafts

  • @markusfpv1349
    @markusfpv1349 3 місяці тому

    I can say that Hammerite Kurust also works against the rust, just remove any rust flakes, brush Kurust on it and put coat of paint on surface

  • @lotus956
    @lotus956 3 місяці тому +1

    I still have older simpler cars with less electronics. I routinely fix them and keep them on the road. I’m not paying a mechanic to rip me off.

  • @tonyolsson111
    @tonyolsson111 3 місяці тому

    Nice work!
    With a little grease on the bolts you can skip the angle grinder the next time…

  • @smplyizzy
    @smplyizzy 3 місяці тому

    Really nice job. However, I would advise you to get a few pieces of plywood and place them under your floor jacks when using them in gravel. That really looks dangerous.
    Also you might consider applying a product like Fluid Film to the under body to prevent future rust.

  • @EMILIEN790
    @EMILIEN790 3 місяці тому

    Good job. But safety first 😊

  • @s87583
    @s87583 3 місяці тому +1

    I repaired my Skoda with the same color until the prices for parts became too high.

  • @da-mazing8500
    @da-mazing8500 3 місяці тому +2

    Probably very basic but good tip with refitting the bolts...... I end up with a big pot of them and no idea!!

  • @JohnMcMahon.
    @JohnMcMahon. 3 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed this. I know what it feels like to have an old car with squeaks, clonks and rattles, so, this was satisfying to watch. Hope the car is still running fine for you.. By the way, how many miles are on the car?

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I don’t how many miles it’s got now, since I sold the car a while ago

  • @AleksanderJBL
    @AleksanderJBL 3 місяці тому

    Loved the video ! Could you tell what brand and model is the bushing tool ? Really sweet set.

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you. I ordered that bushing tool from Amazon few years ago, It doesn’t have any branding. I think it’s made in China, but it still serves me well.

  • @mareksinister
    @mareksinister 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video. Shame I hate Škodas so much.

  • @0605aziz
    @0605aziz 3 місяці тому

    Good and perfect pro job am wondering how much cost you ?

  • @redpill2634
    @redpill2634 3 місяці тому

    wow, how many hours it took? How do you like parkside tools?

  • @martinthefrank
    @martinthefrank 3 місяці тому +1

    As a treat you could have installed a pdc system in the back since everything was taken off already...

  • @Alexander_the_camper_restorer
    @Alexander_the_camper_restorer 3 місяці тому

    Nice work😊 where is this car located ? I live in sweden and here they use road salt in the winter. So the car rost wery fast. But this car still looks new underneath😊

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому +1

      United Kingdom, similar here, when it’s outside temperature under 5°C they’re gritting the salt on the road as well. At least in Midlands

  • @peterream9437
    @peterream9437 3 місяці тому

    Great work Martin. Just one question. Why do you tighten the bolts upto the correct torque , then tighten up further . Always taught your just dragging metal.

  • @simonp1
    @simonp1 4 місяці тому

    Very entertaining. What was the timescale from start to finish ?

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  4 місяці тому +4

      Thank you, the whole job was done almost two years ago 😅, just the video editing was done recently. Don’t remember exactly, maybe two days to strip everything, few days underbody paintwork, another few days till everything dried up and another few days to put it back together. I was working on it in my free time after work, so it could be done much faster. Finally video editing maybe 15 hours of work 😮‍💨

  • @Ali_sye03
    @Ali_sye03 3 місяці тому

    Are u from germany or somewhere near there i know
    the car does have uk plates however the parts logos made me think u are if so
    what are prices or engine oils and filters from there compared to uk

  • @user-uh6yd6sj7h
    @user-uh6yd6sj7h 3 місяці тому

    СУПЕР!!!!!!!МОЛОДЕЦ!!

  • @marcuskrugel6620
    @marcuskrugel6620 3 місяці тому

    Great work!! May I ask, how much you did spend on parts?

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, I spent around £1600 for the parts that were changed in this video

  • @UmarFarooq-sw1yg
    @UmarFarooq-sw1yg 3 місяці тому

    Love from Pakistan

  • @ST1VO
    @ST1VO 3 місяці тому

    I'll buy it...! :)

  • @KB-cu1kj
    @KB-cu1kj 3 місяці тому

    Great job. Engine still good ?

  • @Jokesxxl
    @Jokesxxl 4 місяці тому

    Great job Pjotr👍🏻 is this you’re car when go to Poland visit family?

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you, but I don’t have family in Poland 😂 and the car is already sold

  • @Korben-Baby
    @Korben-Baby 3 місяці тому

    Это жутко залипательно. Автор красавчик!

  • @Timingchain
    @Timingchain 3 місяці тому

    Большая работа. Интересно сколько дней ушло

  • @iosilver9920
    @iosilver9920 3 місяці тому

    I need to do much of this work on my 2005 XC70.
    What are your and anyone else's thoughts on modern Lemforder?

  • @t5jerry
    @t5jerry 3 місяці тому

    Great video, 2 questions though, how much in total did the parts cost you, and have you still got the parts you took off the car as I'd be interested in BUYING them. Thanks

    • @martinandmechanic
      @martinandmechanic  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, the total spent of the new parts that are in the video is around £1600 and old parts have been already scrapped

    • @t5jerry
      @t5jerry 3 місяці тому

      @@martinandmechanic that's a shame Martin, most of the parts you removed looked to be in good condition, better than some of mine on my car, I'd have paid £100 for those parts , but if they're scrapped, they're scrapped, what's your next video going to be on...🤔

  • @georgeconstantin4982
    @georgeconstantin4982 3 місяці тому

    what kind of impact gun is the electric one?