Bargain 2014 £1000 Non Runner Ex fleet van will it run???

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  • @sruk
    @sruk  4 роки тому +142

    I know someone will notice I forgot the price of the starter. It was £30 👍

    • @stu9070
      @stu9070 4 роки тому +10

      You can’t get any thin past the UA-cam mechanics 🤦‍♂️😂👍

    • @LittleCarol
      @LittleCarol 4 роки тому +2

      I don't know the price of a starter at all! Still love your channel. from Miss Blonde Lady Driver. x

    • @justinmills7786
      @justinmills7786 4 роки тому +4

      I was just about to comment on the starter price... you got there first! Another great video Rob. Happy Christmas to you and Chris (and families), and thanks so much for keeping us entertained and interested!

    • @brianhutchinson5299
      @brianhutchinson5299 4 роки тому +2

      Very kind words and a Happy Christmas to you too and all your family

    • @patrickjm3487
      @patrickjm3487 4 роки тому

      It’s a very clean and tidy with out the stickers

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion 4 роки тому +21

    Just ordered some of those plastic razor blades for my missus for Christmas. So she won't keep cutting herself when she shaves her chest. Bless her ;)

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 3 роки тому +1

      My missus has hair on her chest too, but I said to her, "I'll shave my beard off,when you shave your legs and pits".😉

  • @mikefranky
    @mikefranky 4 роки тому +4

    Just finished my 12 hour shift down steelworks
    Home for takeaway and can of beer and watching your video on the tv.....perfect evening 👍
    Cracking job on the van fellas 👍

  • @Boycottdigby
    @Boycottdigby 4 роки тому +1

    Two things I noticed that are no surprise whatsoever; maths on the back of an envelope and the house is spotlessly clean & tidy. Another great video, keep it up in 2021, Rob.

  • @JimNichols
    @JimNichols 3 роки тому +8

    You are a car dealer with a moral compass, now that is a refreshing trait to exhibit, sir! Live long and prosper and thank you for the videos as I understand that they take a fair amount of time and effort to compose and edit. As they say here in Thailand Chok Dee Pi Mi or good luck in the new year!

  • @JdUkGAming
    @JdUkGAming 4 роки тому +36

    THIS CONTENT IS LIKE THE PERUVIAN FINEST

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 4 роки тому +1

      Can’t get enough of it mate lol

    • @JdUkGAming
      @JdUkGAming 4 роки тому +3

      @@Alexander_l322 BANGING!

    • @MegaDexter1978
      @MegaDexter1978 4 роки тому

      😂

    • @chris6969
      @chris6969 4 роки тому +1

      I don't nose what you're referencing here.

    • @chris6969
      @chris6969 4 роки тому +3

      @@Alexander_l322 Me either. I don't know the first thing about cars but I watch every video. I think it's cos I'm from Essex and they talk like me. Now I'm waffling too.

  • @jase6709
    @jase6709 4 роки тому +16

    Why are injectors so expensive when they are the most common fault?
    ...I probably just answered my own question there.

  • @andrewforeman5716
    @andrewforeman5716 4 роки тому +2

    Rob taking the reflective strips off makes the van look so much better, your making thing look easier the more you do well done

  • @developdelux9637
    @developdelux9637 4 роки тому +3

    Merry Christmas guys and thank you for a great year of content. Enjoy your holidays 👍

  • @ainteasybeingwheezy
    @ainteasybeingwheezy 4 роки тому +1

    All the best Rob and Chris thanks for keeping me entertained throughout the year in which I have spent shielding

  • @robertmorin1454
    @robertmorin1454 4 роки тому +3

    Darn those injectors are pricey ! Crazy to think it’s an ongoing problem and ford has not come up with a version to replace those at a better price! Cheers gents ! 👍🇨🇦

  • @keepitreal3453
    @keepitreal3453 3 роки тому +2

    One thing I like about Rob. He always reads your messages and give a like . And most times will get back . Keep up good work mate . Love ya channel and your keeping us all watching . Shows alot mate

    • @keepitreal3453
      @keepitreal3453 3 роки тому

      @John Jones dow think he likes me lol 😆

    • @keepitreal3453
      @keepitreal3453 3 роки тому

      @John Jones who can't handle the truth. Me

    • @keepitreal3453
      @keepitreal3453 3 роки тому

      @John Jones lmao 🤣 sorry m8 so that's both our bubbles burst 😆

  • @MrNwapp
    @MrNwapp 4 роки тому +5

    All the best for Christmas and 2021 to you and yours, Rob, and to Chris and his family. And many, many thanks for keeping us all so thoroughly entertained (and educated) throughout a truly dire year. Nice chair, BTW!👍

  • @mickphillips6735
    @mickphillips6735 4 роки тому +1

    What a great team ,you both know what needs to be done and which one of you is doing it ,love watching nice one Rob and Chris

  • @docludiTWISTEDSOUL
    @docludiTWISTEDSOUL 3 роки тому +3

    I have just watched four of your videos in a row. I've enjoyed them very much. I'm going to stop now or my whole day will be gone.

  • @benevans3733
    @benevans3733 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant first time as well I bet you both had big smiles on your faces and it sound really nice as well

  • @vernonball6120
    @vernonball6120 4 роки тому +4

    It’s probably worth sending one of the old set of injectors out for a refurb as you are more than likely going to get another van and it will be much cheaper than a new set

  • @colinnewlands743
    @colinnewlands743 4 роки тому +2

    I really like you integrity when it comes to not shafting anyone guys.

  • @davideady7de
    @davideady7de 4 роки тому +3

    Another great video fellas as always 👍

  • @gibbo5089
    @gibbo5089 3 роки тому +1

    All the best Rob & Chris to you and your families, thanks for keeping us entertained.

  • @manzdoingbits766
    @manzdoingbits766 4 роки тому +5

    Shouldn't use thinners on 2k solid paint as starts eating into paint panel wipes the way forward works just as good 👍 or use 50-50 mix of water and methylated spirits

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому +1

      Iv being doing it donkeys years never ever had a problem 👍

  • @chrislee6377
    @chrislee6377 4 роки тому +1

    another great honest video rob this world is way short of genuine people like you guys i know its a successful buisness but you are not out to rip people off which is a refreshing change in this climate at the moment so once again keep up the great videos

  • @Unknown65151
    @Unknown65151 4 роки тому +3

    Looks cleaner without the reflective strip 👌, Happy Xmas to you both, Thanks for the content all year round, Been brilliant 🤩

  • @royboy002
    @royboy002 4 роки тому +1

    Rob & chris, when I first came accross your channel i thought it was a bit crappy to be fair.
    However, having followed you for some time now, i have to retract my thoughts on the work you do.
    The most outstanding thing with your channel & business for me is how GENUINELY honest you have come through & i really do respect you for that!
    You two guys may not be front runners for being millionaires in an instant, but I believe that because of your honesty & transparency, you will have easy & quick sales!
    Keep up the good work both of you & I am a subscriber now.
    And to use you're terminology Rob, (that's enough waffle from me).
    Good channel.

  • @kageyme8109
    @kageyme8109 4 роки тому +3

    Tar remover is the best for those stickers , Autogylm tar and glue remover the best for it

    • @garyhall4449
      @garyhall4449 4 роки тому +1

      100% I found this out near the end of taking the graphics from my old work van. It works very well 👍🏼

    • @kageyme8109
      @kageyme8109 4 роки тому +2

      @@garyhall4449 Surprisingly it will clean just about anything from oil stains on your clothes to rubber marks etc or cleaning plastic . Not much you can't try it for

  • @readysetsleep
    @readysetsleep 3 роки тому +2

    It's nice to you actually take the effort to clean and fix these salvage vans. Most people would just part them out.

  • @davemellor4697
    @davemellor4697 4 роки тому +3

    Basically Rob,any Combo or Fiat you get offered thats a non runner you know more or less its the injectors,Good ending to a project.....

  • @paulgriffiths6344
    @paulgriffiths6344 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your videos in this oddest of years guys, they have kept us going 10/10.

  • @milocars4437
    @milocars4437 4 роки тому +3

    Hi Rob I can’t see anyone needing highway maintenance now Kent is a car park/lorry park 🤐
    Great to see you still working guys Happy Christmas and thanks for the videos.

  • @TonyM444
    @TonyM444 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see all the reflectors taken off. Was made up when it started with the new injections 🤩

  • @barrydoherty636
    @barrydoherty636 4 роки тому +4

    Can I ask, why you did not get the old injectors re- furbished?

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому +2

      To expensive 👍

  • @kevinwallis1600
    @kevinwallis1600 4 роки тому +1

    Rob and Chris are now the Kim and Aggie of the van cleaning world - love it

  • @mickgissing2971
    @mickgissing2971 4 роки тому +3

    Hi. Great content. Have you tried WD40 it's a killer on glue

  • @davep4589
    @davep4589 4 роки тому +2

    You guys have made this year go by alot easier, thank you for the time and effort you both put into these videos, both of you and your families have a very happy Xmas and hopefully a very prosperous new year. Thank you

  • @stephenadams9767
    @stephenadams9767 3 роки тому +4

    why dont you get service exchange injectors ?

  • @alextripp1230
    @alextripp1230 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Rob and Chris, guys, thanks for your hard work to bring us quality content this year, it's really appreciated. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you both. Looking forward to what you bring us next year guy's. Cheers, Alex.

  • @malcolmhutchison62
    @malcolmhutchison62 3 роки тому +3

    Did they not need coding to the ecu? The fiat version I did with the same engine did 🥴

  • @paulrixon1644
    @paulrixon1644 4 роки тому +2

    Another triumph! Well done both of you!

  • @davidwilliams5863
    @davidwilliams5863 4 роки тому +7

    Dogs choking on £900 for 4 injectors 😂😂

  • @craycane
    @craycane 4 роки тому

    Many thanks Rob and Chris. I know practically nothing about cars but for some reason I've really enjoyed watching your videos this year. Pete

  • @BloodArtistify
    @BloodArtistify 3 роки тому +3

    I saw a bloke who took if all the decals on a police cruiser took a lot of work this seems like nothing compared to that

    • @ashrarrahman1786
      @ashrarrahman1786 3 роки тому

      If it’s the same on I watched I think it was because he used a hair dryer and not a heat gun

  • @grahammiddleton8447
    @grahammiddleton8447 4 роки тому

    Hi Rob and Chris, I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to tackle this stuff myself. I am a minister of a church with no exceptional skills for working at cars. Having said that I am restoring an 83 Alfa gtv6, I drive an 88 Land Rover 90 everyday, and I spent a few hours today taking my wifes 2015 Yeti 4x4 apart which she used the front of last week to trim a local farmers hedge. Thank you so much! Keep up the good work.

  • @Lottatherotta
    @Lottatherotta 4 роки тому +3

    Is that a squirrel on your tree? 😄

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому +1

      It is 👍

  • @johnbeattie1225
    @johnbeattie1225 3 роки тому +1

    Like the way you ask a reasonable price when you sell and don't get into a price war. Honest selling of a great little van .Keep rescuing these cars for another life .Well done.

  • @marcusgs12345
    @marcusgs12345 4 роки тому +3

    Are the injectors not servicable by an injector specialist at all Rob?...
    It's amazing how much better they look without those stickers :)
    Clean back doors make all the difference 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому

      It’s to expensive 👍

    • @marcusgs12345
      @marcusgs12345 4 роки тому

      @@sruk more expensive than buying new? :O

  • @-abacchus
    @-abacchus 4 роки тому +1

    That van looks so much nicer without those stripes. Reminds me of one of my Mums cars we bought from an auction - it was an ex-fire chief car. No matter what was used to remove the sticky residue, whenever the car got a bit dirty, the areas that had the chevrons showed up really dirty.
    If UA-cam was around then, we may have used your method to get rid of it altogether!
    Thanks for a great year of interesting videos, I hope you both _(and your families)_ have a fantastic Christmas! Cheers.

  • @Jimontherun
    @Jimontherun 4 роки тому +9

    6 year old vans shouldn't need this sort of repair,it just shows how shlt they are.

    • @coursingking1475
      @coursingking1475 3 роки тому

      It’s probably done 200k so some things are bound to be broken

  • @Andy-qo6rq
    @Andy-qo6rq 4 роки тому +1

    Can I just say I hope you both have a very good Christmas and a very prosperous new year. I’m stuck in doors with the family we all have come down with the COVID bug and stuck indoors to the 28th we all have got very mild symptoms just no energy but at least I have your back catalogue to catch up on. I’ve only missed a few episodes when I found you. You have been a life saver stops me going mad. Take care keep up the good work you both are a credit to your trade and UA-cam.

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому

      All the best bud hope you all get better soon 👍

  • @alancampbell1008
    @alancampbell1008 4 роки тому +3

    Worthwhile investment then! If they're such a common fault they're taking the p*as with the price of those injectors cos they must sell enough of them.

  • @generalt1090
    @generalt1090 4 роки тому

    Enjoy your break! You are always true to your word! Thanks as always for the videos!!

  • @jasonwaterhouse50
    @jasonwaterhouse50 4 роки тому +3

    Nevermind the van how's the dog lol

  • @pwd63
    @pwd63 4 роки тому +1

    Have a great Christmas guys and thank you for keeping me entertained through the year 🎄

  • @andrrwprice7281
    @andrrwprice7281 4 роки тому +3

    Someone should mount an investigation re the price of those injectors, especially as they seem to have a reputation of being a faulty, short lived, product.
    Designed obsolesence - probably. Highly profitable - certainly!

  • @johnmontague4245
    @johnmontague4245 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Rob, & Chris, this has been a completely dreadful year for everyone. Your videos have provided a real high point for those of us petrolheads who love to watch and learn.
    Another great video from yourselves.
    I eagerly await updates on the Mini, and the other projects.
    Guys thanks for all your efforts in producing these videos I wish you and your families a great Xmas and new year. Keep safe and well....see you in the next one !

  • @kennystobbs8276
    @kennystobbs8276 4 роки тому +2

    First 👍

    • @iainf
      @iainf 4 роки тому

      It’s a fab game to play to see who can comment first. It’s what 2020 has reduced us too.😔

  • @astonman4
    @astonman4 4 роки тому

    I know it was time-lapsed, but the two of you lads washing that van in such co-ordination, was like a choreographed arrangement. Loved it guys. Thanks as always. Happy Crimbo.

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 роки тому +1

      Lol it was only me

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob 4 роки тому +1

    Vantastic conentn as always.
    Have a great break you guys.
    Cheers, Bob

  • @Jimmiburn
    @Jimmiburn 4 роки тому +2

    Looks so much better now that stripes gone 👌

  • @GrrMeister
    @GrrMeister 4 роки тому +1

    *Dead chuff for you, so pleased the Injectors did the trick. Well done.*

  • @markmoore6264
    @markmoore6264 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video Rob , all the best to you and Chris and thanks for the videos through the year .

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 4 роки тому +1

    Blimey Rob & Chris, that van looks immaculate on camera! The rear doors still look brand new thanks to the vinyl covering protecting them from new and much smarter now with all vinyl and stripes removed. Any working person will be happy to be using it I’m sure. Nice job as always boys, have a good one! 🎅🏼👍

  • @Bongybill
    @Bongybill 4 роки тому

    Both vans ended up looking great and trouble free for new owners. Great content as always. You two are the Ant & Dec of the salvage game 😃

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Rob, another great video,the van starts and goes.the injectors were a bit pricey but well worth it,looks better with the reflective stripes off,nice work.

  • @MattMcKimmie
    @MattMcKimmie 4 роки тому

    I'm in Aberdeen and I love getting home and watching the channel while I have my food and chill.All the best lads

  • @theteacaddy2766
    @theteacaddy2766 4 роки тому

    Well done in getting it finished and ready to go out of the door. Always enjoy the crunching the numbers bit at the end of the projects when completed.

  • @zaspex
    @zaspex 4 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas Rob and Chris. Your channel is always entertaining and educational. Keep getting involved

  • @trevorjarvis3021
    @trevorjarvis3021 4 роки тому

    Another cracking video Rob, absolutely fantastic result - the van looks great and a very good buy. You are very fair. Old Chris fitting the replacement starter and you didn’t even know! He is a true star! 🌟

  • @noelcxl2037
    @noelcxl2037 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent channel with two honest decent lads, you thoroughly deserve the success you’re having on UA-cam and it’s only going to get better in 2021. Well done 👏👏👏

  • @dozerblade
    @dozerblade 3 роки тому

    I used to get injectors recalibrated and serviced, at an injection specialists, it was always cost effective.

  • @gethinjones1348
    @gethinjones1348 4 роки тому +1

    Van looks a lot cleaner without the stickers on lads, congratulations on another great little successful project 👍

  • @markweston427
    @markweston427 4 роки тому +1

    You’ve made it success in 2020” so the sky is the limit for 2021🤘🏻🤞👍🏻

  • @bluesky4733
    @bluesky4733 4 роки тому

    Thanks guys for all the content this year it’s been a tonic . All the best lads

  • @colinstevenson9419
    @colinstevenson9419 4 роки тому

    Merry Christmas to you both, stay safe. Thank you for keeping everyone entertained through a tough year.

  • @Wiltshire-observer
    @Wiltshire-observer 4 роки тому

    Many thanks Rob and Chris for keeping us entertained in 2020 ! We certainly needed it !. Let’s look forward to a better 2021, I know that you will continue to produce some great stuff letting us enjoy your successes and repairs, it keeps everyone’s spirits up, have a great Christmas..

  • @markscrivener9312
    @markscrivener9312 4 роки тому +2

    Merry Christmas guys, thank you for the excellent video content and helping to brighten what has been a difficult year for everyone. Wish you both a happy new year and looking for to new content in the near future. Have a great great Christmas.

  • @brianthetrain9283
    @brianthetrain9283 4 роки тому +1

    Those stripes and chevrons are highway chapter 8 livery, which have to be applied to any vehicle working on highway maintenance contracts. Fitted hundreds
    For major highway companies. Very expensive material too.

  • @keitht2045
    @keitht2045 4 роки тому +1

    Same to you guys all the best for 2021!

  • @mentalneil
    @mentalneil 4 роки тому +1

    All the best too you both for the festive season

  • @patrickcorrigan6141
    @patrickcorrigan6141 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this years content.. Keeping me sane!! Good luck next year gents!

  • @AdmV0rl0n
    @AdmV0rl0n 4 роки тому +1

    You were pretty fair on the price of your vehicles. Working the vehicles is hard work, but appreciate what you guys do.

  • @jamesgay3207
    @jamesgay3207 4 роки тому

    Long day at work - half an hour til dinner. Open a Stella and watch this - perfect. Merry Christmas both

  • @laurencem7970
    @laurencem7970 4 роки тому

    The 3m prismatic honeycomb reflective stuff was the worst to get off. Big sprinters and the like used to go in the paint shop oven to soften up the glue first. Glad I don’t do that anymore! Chapter 8 highway markings.........would make a lovely read over a Christmas ...............Thanks to you both for keeping thousands of us sane during times of lockdown with your epic and varied channel content. Have a safe Christmas guys.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 3 роки тому

    Looking back this is almost a year old and vans are still the hot streak for you boys - amazing and lucky that you have found several sources to supply multiple units to keep you going in the pandemic

  • @galloping5273
    @galloping5273 4 роки тому

    What a year for your channel...a bit of light in a very dark 2020. Fully deserved lads.

  • @jasonree
    @jasonree 4 роки тому

    Such compelling watching! And nice chair. Have a great holiday, stay safe and looking forward to my weekly fix in the new year!! Thanks for enjoyable content throughout these strange times!

  • @chriswildgoose807
    @chriswildgoose807 4 роки тому

    Rob/Chris-This year and various lockdowns has been crap for all but one shining light is stumbling on your channel. I’m no mechanic but have really enjoyed the great content and your followers growth says I’m not the only one…………All the best to you and your families keep safe and look forward to a better 2021👍

  • @Piner5074
    @Piner5074 4 роки тому

    All the time before you mentioned it, I was admiring the chair... thanks for the better look at it. It’s lovely.
    Best wishes again for you and yours, and to a truly prosperous new year.

  • @lucythemoggy1970
    @lucythemoggy1970 4 роки тому

    rob having that stripe gone made a massive difference to the van. now a small business can use that van get it signwritten etc and will be a lovely little van for them

  • @wookiewookster1214
    @wookiewookster1214 4 роки тому

    Thanks Rob and Chris for giving us something to look forward to in these tough times! Merry Christmas lads!

  • @kieranking8657
    @kieranking8657 4 роки тому +1

    excellent video your good workmanship and honesty will reward you in the end, well done guys👍

  • @adzhx
    @adzhx 4 роки тому +1

    Merry Xmas Rob and Chris, thanks for all the content this year.
    Hope they sent Chris one of the chairs too as you both deserve them.

  • @cosworthization
    @cosworthization 2 роки тому +1

    Good lad fixing that van. Looks great

  • @kevinokane4141
    @kevinokane4141 4 роки тому +1

    Another excellent vlog, keep them coming all the best to You and Chris!

  • @Liam.......
    @Liam....... 3 роки тому +1

    Little tip I learnt working in the motor trade, use a wallpaper steamer to desticker. Takes all the glue off with the sticker

  • @peterchildress7719
    @peterchildress7719 4 роки тому +1

    nice job on this one,showing that not all motor traders are out to con you.Merry Christmas to you and Chris,and familys.If your happy with price then that is all that matters.keep them coming .

  • @NeObliviscaris3663
    @NeObliviscaris3663 4 роки тому +1

    Watched you boys from the start, seeing you mix it with benz and noble is such a joy. Wish you and the family all the very best for Xmas and New year Stay positive and keep doing what you do.

  • @bobbaxter952
    @bobbaxter952 3 роки тому

    Love videos like this,real life,people taking a punt,glad it worked out!!

  • @wirdy1
    @wirdy1 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, that's a £400 gift chair! I'm jealous. Enjoy!

  • @alfnsue
    @alfnsue 4 роки тому +2

    Class again lads, couldn't believe how easy those stickers came off, a good tip for the future for removing the glue..... Acetone, or nail polish remover, All the best Rob and Chris for Christmas and the new year 😎😎

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely Jubbly Rob, let's hope next year leads to more successful projects.