The Midnight Mechanic
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How to service a Ford Transit van
มุมมอง 4.3K2 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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.
มุมมอง 38K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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!
มุมมอง 7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 4.7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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)
มุมมอง 4.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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)
มุมมอง 4.3K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 12K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 215K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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!
มุมมอง 34K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 2423 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 32K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 20K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 17K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 2213 ปีที่แล้ว
Nissan Almera Broken Spring - MOT Failure
How to replace a broken spring on a Ford Fiesta
มุมมอง 4.1K3 ปีที่แล้ว
How to replace a broken spring on a Ford Fiesta
Car headlights not working? Mazda 3
มุมมอง 12K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Car headlights not working? Mazda 3

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  • @mightyatom1404
    @mightyatom1404 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice one. Gonna give it a go 😁👍🇬🇧

  • @andisadler2897
    @andisadler2897 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @claudetteclair2333
    @claudetteclair2333 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @drewdent3957
    @drewdent3957 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the ball joint it's a 41mm

  • @birminghampikeandcarpangle5312
    @birminghampikeandcarpangle5312 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @keithmoon9990
    @keithmoon9990 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much 👍

  • @johncrabtree1833
    @johncrabtree1833 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-uq2mx2qx1v
    @user-uq2mx2qx1v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!!

  • @carlstephens-k5z
    @carlstephens-k5z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always in pairs problem solved

  • @petermcgregor3274
    @petermcgregor3274 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shug176
    @shug176 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid helped me with my 3008 thanks

  • @bkingtz1
    @bkingtz1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @oscarscomputersandgames4712
    @oscarscomputersandgames4712 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you from Norway. Great info

  • @francisadu-boaheng2089
    @francisadu-boaheng2089 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks very much you are a star 👊🏾

  • @shadowxxwizard7379
    @shadowxxwizard7379 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @taytanwallis8221
    @taytanwallis8221 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @audreyrose280
    @audreyrose280 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @taytanwallis8221
      @taytanwallis8221 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @dazhuddy
      @dazhuddy 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well,did it work?

    • @dazhuddy
      @dazhuddy 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @rasher6290
      @rasher6290 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@dazhuddy glad to help😎👍

  • @SuperBlackguard
    @SuperBlackguard 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @TheAdamsky
    @TheAdamsky 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @symple-pedia8211
    @symple-pedia8211 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

  • @mcstudios291
    @mcstudios291 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the ice cream van's adress?

  • @kwikmechanic6844
    @kwikmechanic6844 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866
    @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866
    @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many times you check the gear... goodness

  • @martinnash007
    @martinnash007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good information.

  • @martinnash007
    @martinnash007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jwdautomotive0183
    @jwdautomotive0183 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Jesse_Dawg
    @Jesse_Dawg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @stevent.6165
    @stevent.6165 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video is crap

  • @stephenkelly5642
    @stephenkelly5642 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you get the proper tool from

  • @paulwinnetou4560
    @paulwinnetou4560 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    gut jop prother ! fery gut

  • @seanwallace1972
    @seanwallace1972 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bit of a dumb question but is there a right and wrong fitting of the rear coil spring as in upside down

  • @sadiquechoudhury6923
    @sadiquechoudhury6923 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who else laughed when the second screw went flying 😂.....great video.

  • @johnclowes1568
    @johnclowes1568 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video i put balljoint into arm then thread into hub much easier than trying to pry arm down onto thread of balljoint

  • @Rctrx4m
    @Rctrx4m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi.. is this pretty much the same process for transit connect mk6.

  • @giulianosalatino8688
    @giulianosalatino8688 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How can I release the automatic parking brake in a car with an automatic transmission?

    • @larrycook3986
      @larrycook3986 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just step on the brake and push down on the emergency brake button

  • @dejanlesnjakovic9926
    @dejanlesnjakovic9926 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kako napraviš podešavanje poslje promjene pločica bez računala nemožeš. Ovo nije dobro.Mora se napraviti podešavanje klipa na kočionom cilindru poslje zamjene pločica bez računala to nemožeš napraviti.....