The greatest feeling of achievement is not when you complete a difficult task, like changing the door lock, it's when you complete it, only to find it hasn't worked, but then knowing why it hasn't worked therefore meaning you have to do the job again; this, as Confucius would say, is the "ultimate achievement".
I did the same thing when I changed the steering uj on my saab, sat back admiring my work then had the sinking feeling when I realised the new part was still sat on the floor waiting to be fitted. Second time round only took half as long.
Matt, if you are going to run a fleet of 20+ year old vehicles of uncertain provenance, then really you need a wet extraction vacuum cleaner for interior cleaning and your own peace of mind.... The first time you use one will tell you why - that's years of sweat, butts, feet and whatever filthy habits people had in the collection tank. I would not use ANY second hand car for my family without doing this. Cleaning fabric with that spray foam way helps make the surface look better but is really mostly rearranging the dirt and in most cases pushing it into the fabric rather than lifting it.... I have a cheap wet vac with a basic slot type nozzle so nothing professional. Basically manually scrub in detergent and rinse until the water runs clear - looking at the collected water is always a stomach churning moment - try thedetailgeek or similar channel. Alternatively, as you are organized with your barn, hire a professional cleaner for the weekend and blitz the lot. That's only £15 or so. But it is hard, manual work be warned... Summer is ideal as obviously it dries much faster.
I too have a soft spot for these mk1 Freelanders. I vividly remember my mates dad taking us to the motorshow in Belfast in his. It was the first one in Northern Ireland.
I've used paraffin to get duct tape glue off paint and I'm told wd40 works. The oil sort of lets you push the glue into little balls, then just clean the oil off. It's a bit like using baby oil to get plaster glue off your skin, or contact glue when you get it on trim. But some brake cleaners can melt the plastic trim.
Cheap panel wipe removes everything- £15 for 5 litres. Technically it's not a consumer product due to VOCs but the beauty of it is it leaves no residue, so perfect for windows.
Did you turn the lights off on Hippo before going home? Keep a felt tip permanent marker handy to mark the old parts U/S so they don't get refitted if replacing with working used ones, unless glaringly obvious.
Please don't forget to lubricate the door hinges to prevent squeaks and the check strap to stop that awful clicking every time the door is opened and closed.
Fab video, thank you. I am just about to embark upon the task of fixing the rear lock and window on my new (old) Freelander. Is there a way I can tell whether it is the regulator or motor that is cabbaged please?
if you want to know if the window motor is working, unplug it, put a test meter on the power feed wires and push the switch to see if 12v is going to it
@@furiousdriving Thanks for your reply. Ok, yes, that will narrow it down - I'm not normally a fan of electrics (i.e. I don't know what I'm doing). Off to the multi-meter shop for me tomorrow! If you hear bad language coming from the general direction of Northampton, you know it's not going well 😂
Just leave a can of silicon spray in the boot and use it on the window rails when needed. Not a fan of window tint, surely it puts more pressure on the motor....
You are not alone int making that mistake. When I did my work experience I had to change the immo unit in an ancient mitsubishi colt that had been in our lot for months because it just wouldnt start even though the same job had been done before (Warranty recall). Turned out the guy that did it before me had doen exactly the same thing as you. I did a simular thing with a clutch master last winter workign out in the parking lot at about -15 Turned out the rubber seal for the clutch pipe wasnt included in the new unit so I had to re do that pain of a job the next day.
I'm one of those tight wads that when it comes to cleaning products tend to stick to the stuff around the house like washing up liquid, soap, white vinegar, methylated spirit and baking or washing soda. They've been used for centuries. Just need the addition of Elbow Grease. Washing or wiping the interior with a water, vinegar and lemon juice solution will remove the wet dog smell.
Congratulations! It's good to know that I am not the only one who believes inanimate objects can be evil.🙂 The factory guys who installed those locks and window mechanisms must have had some tricks and tools, to avoid all the difficulties you encountered.
There is a real sense of achievement about doing a repair and it works and as for the air conditioning both our vehicles are air conditioned and they both work but l live in Australia and it is the coldest wettest winter l have ever known and over in the UK we are getting UK winters and you are getting our summers
Matt, you can try using ordinary baby wet wipes or sticky stuff remover to get rid of the tape residue on the window. These would be mild enough not to damage the tint but strung enough to remove glue and hippo will not smell of brake cleaner inside!
Nice to see its not just me that has their bad days, great bit of work carried out. May be worth trying a bit of tar and glue remover on that tape residue ?
I would remove the tinting and leave it off, it seems such a pretentious feature and it also means people in the cars next to you in car parks can't see through your car to spot pedestrians etc.
I absolutely -hate- window tints for the reasons you describe - were I in the market for a replacement car they would be an absolute deal-breaker for me.
Never had any problems with windows working on the Freelander we had, they used to love going up & down, of their own accord when we were nowhere to be seen 🤦 Every single one of them including the boot door, we could never leave it unattended. That was the least of its issues, didn't have it long 😡
Congratulations another success. For easy sticky residue remover may I recommend Screwfix's No Nonsense Silicon Remover. Ignore the instructions and leave it for half a day. Like sludge. Brilliant stuff. Keep up the entertaining work
I don't feel so bad now when you put the wrong lock mechanism in...I done exactly this same thing last year. Complained to the seller, got my cash back to discover I had the working part the whole time! Oops 🙊🙊 Ah well, every day is a school day! 😂😂
There is no way that spray made removing the screws from the lock easier. The difference was that you had a good grip and a decent load on the bit itself.
doubt all you want but Ive done those bolts with and without and I know which I prefer, and I know its worked wonders on rusted bolts. Its called penetrating oil for a reason
I did the exact same thing on my 75 the drivers lock died went through all the process of taking it apart and cutting myself in a million places to put the broken one back in 🤣
Great little tinkering Video Matt, loved the enthusiasm in the video fixing the door lock, even if you got it wrong the first time. Hippo is slowly becoming a favourite on the fleet.
To be fair Matt that is a bloody tidy example of a Freelander! If you ever decide to sell it I'd love to buy it from you... Just let me know and I will transfer the cash to you there and then mate..😉
Don't forget to reattach the plastic to the doors as well! As for being a brain 🧠 donor (which you are NOT!), a friend would call others living brain donors. I just say that you are having a senior moment. Great job!
For me using power tool just to wind 2-3 bolts & nuts looks... lot of waste of time & resources, and making simple job look annoyingly complicated, Other than that, good job, me like!
@@furiousdriving Well not so sure about that. The time when to adjust your power tools your already could have done the trick with ratchet etc. And those BIIIIG cannons take a lot more space than ratchet. But it's just my opinion, no hard feelings ;) We in FIN also fix our cars our self sometimes. BTW: Brit cars seem to be quite rusty, even in our standards
It’s so refreshing to watch an honest video on the trials a tribulations of fixolagy 👍👍
Thanks for not editing the mistakes out, its all part of the experience working on cars.
I think every middle aged man loves "The Count" from Sesame St. " 1 aah aah, aah, I love to count, aah, aah, aah" I sure do.
I hope this was a one time occurrence of "Hubnuttery" on this channel 😂😉
I wouldnt be too sure
"Tinkering" taken to a new level in high humidity ...... brilliant stuff!
I could feel every one of those panel metal edges - OW,OW,OW
How Hubnut, refitting the broken one.
The greatest feeling of achievement is not when you complete a difficult task, like changing the door lock, it's when you complete it, only to find it hasn't worked, but then knowing why it hasn't worked therefore meaning you have to do the job again; this, as Confucius would say, is the "ultimate achievement".
I did the same thing when I changed the steering uj on my saab, sat back admiring my work then had the sinking feeling when I realised the new part was still sat on the floor waiting to be fitted. Second time round only took half as long.
Matt, if you are going to run a fleet of 20+ year old vehicles of uncertain provenance, then really you need a wet extraction vacuum cleaner for interior cleaning and your own peace of mind.... The first time you use one will tell you why - that's years of sweat, butts, feet and whatever filthy habits people had in the collection tank. I would not use ANY second hand car for my family without doing this. Cleaning fabric with that spray foam way helps make the surface look better but is really mostly rearranging the dirt and in most cases pushing it into the fabric rather than lifting it.... I have a cheap wet vac with a basic slot type nozzle so nothing professional. Basically manually scrub in detergent and rinse until the water runs clear - looking at the collected water is always a stomach churning moment - try thedetailgeek or similar channel. Alternatively, as you are organized with your barn, hire a professional cleaner for the weekend and blitz the lot. That's only £15 or so. But it is hard, manual work be warned... Summer is ideal as obviously it dries much faster.
I too have a soft spot for these mk1 Freelanders. I vividly remember my mates dad taking us to the motorshow in Belfast in his. It was the first one in Northern Ireland.
Glad you got it sorted. The thought of working inside car doors usually makes me want to cry 😢.
I've used paraffin to get duct tape glue off paint and I'm told wd40 works. The oil sort of lets you push the glue into little balls, then just clean the oil off. It's a bit like using baby oil to get plaster glue off your skin, or contact glue when you get it on trim. But some brake cleaners can melt the plastic trim.
Cheap panel wipe removes everything- £15 for 5 litres. Technically it's not a consumer product due to VOCs but the beauty of it is it leaves no residue, so perfect for windows.
I really liked this one Matt, a mix of pain, frustration, humour and satisfaction. Keep them coming.
Did you turn the lights off on Hippo before going home? Keep a felt tip permanent marker handy to mark the old parts U/S so they don't get refitted if replacing with working used ones, unless glaringly obvious.
2:23 "Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Party time! Excellent!" 😁
Please don't forget to lubricate the door hinges to prevent squeaks and the check strap to stop that awful clicking every time the door is opened and closed.
Only with syntetic or silicone grease.
I thought only I made mistakes like that. Happy to report that Disco 2 doors are equally frustrating!
Fab video, thank you. I am just about to embark upon the task of fixing the rear lock and window on my new (old) Freelander. Is there a way I can tell whether it is the regulator or motor that is cabbaged please?
if you want to know if the window motor is working, unplug it, put a test meter on the power feed wires and push the switch to see if 12v is going to it
@@furiousdriving Thanks for your reply. Ok, yes, that will narrow it down - I'm not normally a fan of electrics (i.e. I don't know what I'm doing). Off to the multi-meter shop for me tomorrow! If you hear bad language coming from the general direction of Northampton, you know it's not going well 😂
@@drmousette Nop problem and good luck! Get some work gloves too as the inside of the door is made of knives!
I'm Sure MR Seabrook would rather be doing this than wrestling with the Conway Cruiser
Just leave a can of silicon spray in the boot and use it on the window rails when needed. Not a fan of window tint, surely it puts more pressure on the motor....
Great work. When I had my Freelander, there only seemed to be new cable for the window repair, and threading that looked like an absolute nightmare.
You are not alone int making that mistake. When I did my work experience I had to change the immo unit in an ancient mitsubishi colt that had been in our lot for months because it just wouldnt start even though the same job had been done before (Warranty recall). Turned out the guy that did it before me had doen exactly the same thing as you.
I did a simular thing with a clutch master last winter workign out in the parking lot at about -15 Turned out the rubber seal for the clutch pipe wasnt included in the new unit so I had to re do that pain of a job the next day.
How very Hubnut! 😃
Some proper Hub Nut moments, love it 😂😂😂
I'm one of those tight wads that when it comes to cleaning products tend to stick to the stuff around the house like washing up liquid, soap, white vinegar, methylated spirit and baking or washing soda. They've been used for centuries. Just need the addition of Elbow Grease. Washing or wiping the interior with a water, vinegar and lemon juice solution will remove the wet dog smell.
Congratulations! It's good to know that I am not the only one who believes inanimate objects can be evil.🙂
The factory guys who installed those locks and window mechanisms must have had some tricks and tools, to avoid all the difficulties you encountered.
Very satisfying job on many accounts! Great job Matt! Do like the early Freelanders a lot!
theres a certain something about the design of these
Know your pain. Just done 2 regulator's and a door latch on a p38. Those door frames are really sharp. Ouch arms.
There is a real sense of achievement about doing a repair and it works and as for the air conditioning both our vehicles are air conditioned and they both work but l live in Australia and it is the coldest wettest winter l have ever known and over in the UK we are getting UK winters and you are getting our summers
Matt, you can try using ordinary baby wet wipes or sticky stuff remover to get rid of the tape residue on the window. These would be mild enough not to damage the tint but strung enough to remove glue and hippo will not smell of brake cleaner inside!
worth a try
Love the Freelander!
Nice to see its not just me that has their bad days, great bit of work carried out. May be worth trying a bit of tar and glue remover on that tape residue ?
I bet many people have done that when replacing parts Matt, nice parking that FreeLander in that space.
I would remove the tinting and leave it off, it seems such a pretentious feature and it also means people in the cars next to you in car parks can't see through your car to spot pedestrians etc.
I absolutely -hate- window tints for the reasons you describe - were I in the market for a replacement car they would be an absolute deal-breaker for me.
Plus when it starts bubbling and peeling off, it just looks awful.
Next time you do a rear one, the glass securing bolt is easily reached if you have the window all the way down, no fiddling inside the door
Never had any problems with windows working on the Freelander we had, they used to love going up & down, of their own accord when we were nowhere to be seen 🤦 Every single one of them including the boot door, we could never leave it unattended. That was the least of its issues, didn't have it long 😡
If that were me, I'd have made the holes inside the door bigger with my trusty disc cutter! Bodgery is an art form you know lol 😆
It’s an automatic and you like it! Does this mean you are beginning to like your Mercedes wagon as well?
no! it has so many faults it passes for character, and the manuals break on these
I really need to do the drivers door lick on my 02 Focus. This video may have just spurred me on. Thank you.
Congratulations another success.
For easy sticky residue remover may I recommend Screwfix's No Nonsense Silicon Remover. Ignore the instructions and leave it for half a day. Like sludge. Brilliant stuff.
Keep up the entertaining work
I don't feel so bad now when you put the wrong lock mechanism in...I done exactly this same thing last year. Complained to the seller, got my cash back to discover I had the working part the whole time! Oops 🙊🙊
Ah well, every day is a school day! 😂😂
So many Dad jokes. Love it.
Hiya how your office getting up on upstairs in the Bond
its mostly storage upstairs at the moment
Where do you buy the Bulldog BDX? I can’t find it on eBay e.t.c I’ve only seen it on a marine supplies website but the shipping is £6.50 😂
I get it from their own website lubricantsuppliers.com/bulldog-bdx/
There is no way that spray made removing the screws from the lock easier. The difference was that you had a good grip and a decent load on the bit itself.
doubt all you want but Ive done those bolts with and without and I know which I prefer, and I know its worked wonders on rusted bolts. Its called penetrating oil for a reason
I did the exact same thing on my 75 the drivers lock died went through all the process of taking it apart and cutting myself in a million places to put the broken one back in 🤣
been there done that.old one out old one back in lol
What a doughnut, putting the broken part back in. I've never done that, honestly I haven't. :)
Great little tinkering Video Matt, loved the enthusiasm in the video fixing the door lock, even if you got it wrong the first time. Hippo is slowly becoming a favourite on the fleet.
It’s a Rover 🤓😢👍
i need to the drivers door one on my Chery.
Matt, Just an observation is the driver's front wheel missing a bit of air?
not been checked in a while, they are chunky of road things through
Did u use the tea shelf?
the tea floor
what's wrong with the Dyson in the scrap pile? they are very fixable
its been fixed a couple of times and has given up again
There is something those magnetic trays can’t do, stick to aluminium panels 😂😂 ohh Doorlocks, you put the old one back in 😳🤣
To be fair Matt that is a bloody tidy example of a Freelander! If you ever decide to sell it I'd love to buy it from you... Just let me know and I will transfer the cash to you there and then mate..😉
The last owner was going to off road modify it bet decided it was too clean,, and Im thinking that way too!
4:20 I'll have what Matt's having
20:07 say no to drugs.
HuNut levels of incompetance achieved √ 😁
Good unmolested Mk1 Freelander autos are hard to get hold of these days...👍🙂👍
Irksome LOL, a very meaasured response (to something we've all done, refitting the same broken bl**dy part)
Morning Matt
morning!
On closer inspection and after watching this, realised that you could of had my window regulator, so if you need one for the other one hit me up
"I think I just put the broken one back in again" - you are HubNut and I claim my five pounds 🤣
postal order on its way
Das var ser schön Danke ich möchte deutsch sprechen
Have you considered an Odor Bomb for the dog smell?
I think it all needs a good wash to be honest!
The best thing with mobile phones is to use aeroplane mode.
Don't forget to reattach the plastic to the doors as well!
As for being a brain 🧠 donor (which you are NOT!), a friend would call others living brain donors. I just say that you are having a senior moment.
Great job!
I watch your posts a lot. If I send you some WD-40 Specialist Penetrant will you please use that instead 😊
no, Ive tried it and its not as good!
For me using power tool just to wind 2-3 bolts & nuts looks... lot of waste of time & resources, and making simple job look annoyingly complicated,
Other than that, good job, me like!
it does save a lot of seconds and those add up
@@furiousdriving Well not so sure about that. The time when to adjust your power tools your already could have done the trick with ratchet etc. And those BIIIIG cannons take a lot more space than ratchet.
But it's just my opinion, no hard feelings ;)
We in FIN also fix our cars our self sometimes. BTW: Brit cars seem to be quite rusty, even in our standards
Matt, fashion police here, are those long shorts still in fashion?
If I say its in fashion, its in fashion!
Surely the fashion police would know or not?
🤦♂️
Am first great video mate
Thanks!
Please don’t forget to re apply the plastic membrane, you really do not want interior water ingress…..ok its MY pet hate
Ditch the tints completely… and half blacked out windows are the abomination of modern motoring… tacky and ugly, makes the inside gloomy and grey.
Yipee I'm 165th
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