Really liking the Hair Steph suits you mam. As for EBay well I suppose it has its uses however I maintain that your going to be better off using a factor 95 percent of the time , especially in business Nothing beats the right part in the right place at the right time allways buy on service never on price.
That's a good girl.Steph. Showing exactly how to do it and explaining on camera. That's exactly how I got into cars in the first place, and I first saw just that process on TV at an early age, I'm now 66 and I very well remember that the programme was called simply Auto-Mechanics, produced by what used to be called ABC Weekend Television Network, at studios specially adapted as workshops in Didsbury, near Manchester.
Ahh the A-Series. What a wonderful little engine. So easy to maintain and fix. That's a nice car Steph. In the 70s my mum had a convertible and later a traveller so I have happy childhood memories of Morris Minors. Hope all goes well with the MOT - I'm sure she'll sail through. A well presented and informative video.
I had two faulty starter motors over a period of two months, glad it wasn't an online purchase, but have had lots of successful buys off ebay, you pay your money and take the choice.
It certainly did with me: two years ago I bought my Silver Spirit from ebay! 😊 I'm still happily married, my wife was only mad at me for the weekend when I fetched the car home 😂
I am impressed that you still mot test an exempt vehicle I worry about some of the older cars i see being driven round here,by tight fisted old gizzards
Many parts for my Jag XJ40 are from eBay. A life saver for hard-to-find parts! Especially since I'm in Canada and I won't find any part locally for this car.
EBay still has many local vendors, as opposed to on Amazon where the commercial conditions (and page rankings) have become onerous as Marketplace vendors are under pressure to hand over an increasing cut of their profit to Amazon.
There are parts guarantees on there which are useful. Conversely I purchased a wiper motor at the MMOC national rally 2022 and the man told me it was fully rebuilt. Looked bang on. Got it home, wouldn’t work. Turns out it was missing internals which I couldn’t work out until it was unscrewed. Would’ve got my cash back if I’d purchase through eBay. Sadly a lesson learned.
Both Amazon and eBay can store your vehicle details, so if you tap in something like 'oil filter' they immediately find it for the vehicle you provided details of. Simples! 😀
It has to be ebay for me; I can't get half of the items that I need from a regular motorfactors, and like you say, they're often closed when I'm not working.
Top tip from when I last changed the oil on my MG Midget - don’t position the axle stands in the same place where you’re trying to put the drain container 🙄
I MOT my classics, as I have said on here before, because I believe the second set of professional eyes once a year is the least I can do to show I am being a responsible owner. Plus, if I was involved in an accident, I am certain insurers would look upon a valid MOT as an additional sign on top of all my paperwork I keep that I am ensuring the car is roadworthy. Also, a Morris Minor is on single circuit brakes. WHO wouldn’t want a ramp check for all the lines once a year? I do a lot of miles.
Kirklees? Ee lass tha dun sound like it. I will be in Huddersfield in November for a Regimental do. I served in the Yorkshire Gunners, even though I'm a Brummie. Now I live about 18 miles from Brooklands. I saw you at Rustival, talking to tye owner of the big Transit campervan. I never got to say hello 😢
Hi Steph, I watch a lot of your videos and they are great. I always thought you were from W Yorks, and you mentioned about disposing of the oil. We are in the same area. Would you be interested in doing a video with a modern classic, a Mini Cooper R50?
@@idriveaclassic haha fair enough, mine is in amazing condition, and I also have the same era Cooper S GTT, I've got two to play with 😁. I've always wanted some good driving videos in mine, inside and out, but I'm rubbish at photography. Would you be interested in sharing any tips? For a cost or a coffee? I can never get a good POV shot. Also I've made a local Mini group and we have 20 Minis in there.....I'm not hinting for a Mini video 😁
Don't take my word for this but I am sure I have seen an adaptor for A series engines. It might be wise to check clearances first as it does stick out a bit more. 👍
A couple of things here: one, are yellow headlights road-legal in the UK and two, I've often found parts on eBay can be more expensive than at a main dealer - sometimes by over 50%.
@@malcolmlane-ley2044 I prefer the yellow light and with them being plain not deflectors, my night vision is fine. I’ve been driving on old school lights since virtually after I passed, so nearly best part of 20 years ago. I have no probs.
@@malcolmlane-ley2044 a fair point sir. However imho, modern HID bright white LEDs etc are TOO bright even on dipped beam. Also, we have a 21 plate motability Qashqai for my disabled son (wife and I ferry him around) and I find its main beam to be a little poor. My historic silver Spirit's main beam of 4 halogen lights knocks the Qashqai's into a cocked hat!! when i
Ah, classics. I'd love to buy local but my motorcycles are old. No one local has parts. Ebay for spares. And though I live in the states, Motobins in the U.K. is a reliable source for old BMW motorbike parts and even with shipping, the same or cheaper. What did we do before the internet?
I must admit, if I can buy my parts from a local factor, I would rather give my cash to a local business….. but quite a lot of parts for Sybil have come from Fleabay and other online suppliers like MGOC…..
With the cost of everything on the rise, cost is a major factor for me on consumables. EBay is coming in cheapest in pretty much everything so naturally, it’s where I’m going!
Great vid. Interestingly I couldn't purchase postage for Royal Mail on ebay today, some kind of error. But usually ebay is pretty good. Selling has got so expensive though.
Hmmm sorry but your statement on motor factors is incorrect as for ebay hmmmm yes you can get what you want however it takes 3days minimum to get them 😅
Trust me, no motor factors near me is open past 5 unless I’m driving over an hour. EBay stuff is with me in 24-48 hours and works for me working my bonkers hours doing IDAC and my daytime stuff and my eventing stuff.
Castrol 20w50 is.not adequate for A Series engine. Too low zddp, and flat tappets engines like the A series need a good 20w50 with plenty of zddp. For example Millers, Valvoline VR1 etc. Avoid the Castrol.
I ran them quite sussesfully in the 80s using recycled oil brand called "5 flag's" £2.99 per gallon! No detrimental at all as long as it was changed regularly 🤔🤔🤔
@@kevinhirst4108 You said it: in the 80's. It is in recent years when zddp (zinc and phosphorus) additives have been banned in regular oil production for environmental reasons, same as lead in petrol where you need either to modify your cylinder head or use an additive. @kevinhirst4108
Hi Steph, for once I think you went through that process a little bit to hastily. I think it would have been useful for some folks out there, if you had talked a bit more about the internals of that oilfilter housing. You would be amazed to know how common it is. That people remove the old filter and stuck to it is the diaphragm, throwing it away in the bin with the filter. Never knowing that it has been anything there. Installing the new filter without the diapragm and then they have effectivley installed a new filter that doesn't do anything!
@@idriveaclassic Haha, yes I know you did, that's what got me thinking. I'm sure you are going to do/show some more servicing in the future. Just so you can have it in mind. Happy Easter //Martin
I mean, it says sponsored in the description so it’s all there 😊. However, I’ve talked about using eBay to find stuff as far back as my metro days pre channel commencement, so I’d say I am a pretty loyal customer.
I MOT my classics, as I have said on here before, because I believe the second set of professional eyes once a year is the least I can do to show I am being a responsible owner. Plus, if I was involved in an accident, I am certain insurers would look upon a valid MOT as an additional sign on top of all my paperwork I keep that I am ensuring the car is roadworthy. Also, a Morris Minor is on single circuit brakes. WHO wouldn’t want a ramp check for all the lines once a year? I do a lot of miles.
I hope eBay pays you well!! But bying the stuff you need online is not new…. A lot of parts-stores work online nowadays. And eBay makes enough money, so I want to support the small ones too
I MOT my classics, as I have said on here before, because I believe the second set of professional eyes once a year is the least I can do to show I am being a responsible owner. Plus, if I was involved in an accident, I am certain insurers would look upon a valid MOT as an additional sign on top of all my paperwork I keep that I am ensuring the car is roadworthy. Also, a Morris Minor is on single circuit brakes. WHO wouldn’t want a ramp check for all the lines once a year? I do a lot of miles.
Just beware suspiciously low priced parts and poor quality replacements. Always read reviews first not only of the brand and part but the seller too. Beyond that, great way to save money and convenience if you don't need the part today!
I love how you always have dresses that match the cars Steph.. And today you have a matching boiler suit! ❤ x
Really liking the Hair Steph suits you mam.
As for EBay well I suppose it has its uses however I maintain that your going to be better off using a factor 95 percent of the time , especially in business
Nothing beats the right part in the right place at the right time allways buy on service never on price.
That's a good girl.Steph. Showing exactly how to do it and explaining on camera. That's exactly how I got into cars in the first place, and I first saw just that process on TV at an early age, I'm now 66 and I very well remember that the programme was called simply Auto-Mechanics, produced by what used to be called ABC Weekend Television Network, at studios specially adapted as workshops in Didsbury, near Manchester.
Greetings from the Río de La Plata, Uruguay.
Hair looks really nice down Steph 👍👍
Why thank you 😊
Ahh the A-Series. What a wonderful little engine. So easy to maintain and fix. That's a nice car Steph. In the 70s my mum had a convertible and later a traveller so I have happy childhood memories of Morris Minors. Hope all goes well with the MOT - I'm sure she'll sail through. A well presented and informative video.
I hope she does! Couldn’t get an MOT until after Easter so she’s parked til next week 😩
I had two faulty starter motors over a period of two months, glad it wasn't an online purchase, but have had lots of successful buys off ebay, you pay your money and take the choice.
You looked like you were genuinely enjoying that. Good stuff. The problem with Ebay is it can lead to untold temptation...
It certainly did with me: two years ago I bought my Silver Spirit from ebay! 😊 I'm still happily married, my wife was only mad at me for the weekend when I fetched the car home 😂
All interesting advice and spot on if you have never done that sort of thing before. Thanks Steph for the post it will be useful for many I am sure.👍👍
First thing i noticed on this video was the hair. Looks great 👍
Thanks for sharing Steph, some good tips here. ☺️👍
I only ever shop online!
I never do shops!
They are normally full of People!!
Don’t do people!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
I am impressed that you still mot test an exempt vehicle
I worry about some of the older cars i see being driven round here,by tight fisted old gizzards
On single circuit brakes I’d be a fool not to!
@@idriveaclassic don't forget your handbrake and gears as a fallback - how it used to be done in the old days (the golden days of motoring!)
Indeed, but I’m on and off motorways. It pays dividends to just keep checking this stuff.
Fully agree. You want to be safe and if there is anything wrong with the car, I know you want it top notch. 😊@@idriveaclassic
Grease and check those kingpins, moggies with a front wheel off were a regular site back in time.
Many parts for my Jag XJ40 are from eBay. A life saver for hard-to-find parts! Especially since I'm in Canada and I won't find any part locally for this car.
Ahh no way! I had no idea you wouldn’t be able to get parts over there
EBay parts for the motorbike revamp, also a great place to find modifications if you’re into spicing up your motors
Very interesting informative video Steph
Yea, Top Quality Engine oil is EVERYTHING!!! I use Shell advanced fully synthetic very expensive but totally worth it!!!! Totally worth it,
EBay still has many local vendors, as opposed to on Amazon where the commercial conditions (and page rankings) have become onerous as Marketplace vendors are under pressure to hand over an increasing cut of their profit to Amazon.
Beware of quality on many parts and buy branded, very important on spark plugs with many cheap knock offs for sale in imitation boxes
There are parts guarantees on there which are useful. Conversely I purchased a wiper motor at the MMOC national rally 2022 and the man told me it was fully rebuilt. Looked bang on. Got it home, wouldn’t work. Turns out it was missing internals which I couldn’t work out until it was unscrewed. Would’ve got my cash back if I’d purchase through eBay. Sadly a lesson learned.
I got a steering rack like that at the Bromley Classic Car Show, restored by Duplicolour @idriveaclassic
Never ever buy spark plugs or fuel hose on ebay, tons of fakes on there
@@lordleonusa check your sellers and you’ll be fine (in my experience!)
Don't go for an offer that seems too good to be true. Check details and you should be fine.
Both Amazon and eBay can store your vehicle details, so if you tap in something like 'oil filter' they immediately find it for the vehicle you provided details of. Simples! 😀
And it’s called ‘the garage’. It’s brilliant.
It has to be ebay for me; I can't get half of the items that I need from a regular motorfactors, and like you say, they're often closed when I'm not working.
Top tip from when I last changed the oil on my MG Midget - don’t position the axle stands in the same place where you’re trying to put the drain container 🙄
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GOD BLESS you Steph 👍👍👍👍🍻
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I have used eBay for the most obscure of parts for my Mercs and I usually find them easily.
Spot on, the only thing I've never found are front brake backing plates for my R129 as they are no longer made!
Steph, you're so lovely. On every level!💖
Hello .How much oil does it take?
I bought the Commer classic 20w⁵⁰ is that the same as castrol?
Most of the parts for my 1964 Triumph TR4 are from eBay
Haha most of my cars are built from various eBay buys. Just gotta hide the receipts when a month goes a little too…spendy 😂😂
@@idriveaclassic Who are you hiding those receipts from?
@danhubert-hx4ss myself mainly. If I can’t remember I’ve spent it, I haven’t, it’s parts logic 😂😂😂
@danhubert-hx4ss also I can deluding myself into thinking I haven’t spent too much on the marina 💀💀💀
@@idriveaclassicAs the High Peak Auto guy would say: I have massively overspent. :)
Ebay is certainly 24/7, I sell a lot of motorcycle parts on Ebay & find myself answering questions at midnight.
Oh god. 😂😂😂
Why do you need an MOT, is Nancy not an historic vehicle?
I MOT my classics, as I have said on here before, because I believe the second set of professional eyes once a year is the least I can do to show I am being a responsible owner. Plus, if I was involved in an accident, I am certain insurers would look upon a valid MOT as an additional sign on top of all my paperwork I keep that I am ensuring the car is roadworthy. Also, a Morris Minor is on single circuit brakes. WHO wouldn’t want a ramp check for all the lines once a year? I do a lot of miles.
Kirklees? Ee lass tha dun sound like it. I will be in Huddersfield in November for a Regimental do. I served in the Yorkshire Gunners, even though I'm a Brummie. Now I live about 18 miles from Brooklands. I saw you at Rustival, talking to tye owner of the big Transit campervan. I never got to say hello 😢
Probably prudent to wear eye protection when working under your car.
Hi Steph, I watch a lot of your videos and they are great. I always thought you were from W Yorks, and you mentioned about disposing of the oil. We are in the same area. Would you be interested in doing a video with a modern classic, a Mini Cooper R50?
Funnily enough, my best mate has just bought one! I think he’ll fall out with me if I pick somebody else haha xx
@@idriveaclassic haha fair enough, mine is in amazing condition, and I also have the same era Cooper S GTT, I've got two to play with 😁. I've always wanted some good driving videos in mine, inside and out, but I'm rubbish at photography. Would you be interested in sharing any tips? For a cost or a coffee? I can never get a good POV shot. Also I've made a local Mini group and we have 20 Minis in there.....I'm not hinting for a Mini video 😁
@markd5266 I’m still lying low after losing Lily but jog my memory in a couple of months 😊
@@idriveaclassic I will do, I'd be interested in getting some tips for filming, or camera placement.
Good demystifying video! Are they a new channel sponsor?
This is a one off for now 😊
Hey….been to “Great British Car Journey” today… fabulous place and they have an FD Victor…. My 1st car was a FD Victor…😍
Ah I’m glad you had a lovely start to Easter x
Hi Steph, let me know when you want a tune upon your Su carb equipped cars….
I will do lovely! Everything has been a bit up in the air since Lily died, hence why this MOT took me by surprise 😭
Ok, drop me a pm when you are thinking about needing it done.
Hello Steph. Did you pass the MOT with the headlight beam deflectors in place?
They’re replicas! They’re just coloured plastic on those. They’re copies of a 70s design I saw online.
I suppose you can't prefill that type of oil filter, I wonder if they can be converted to the spin-on type?
Don't take my word for this but I am sure I have seen an adaptor for A series engines. It might be wise to check clearances first as it does stick out a bit more. 👍
You can convert yet!
A couple of things here: one, are yellow headlights road-legal in the UK and two, I've often found parts on eBay can be more expensive than at a main dealer - sometimes by over 50%.
Morris have been gone for decades, no chance of me doing a comparison with main dealer 😂
Yes, why make the awful headlights even less effective? Even the French don't do this anymore.
@@malcolmlane-ley2044 I prefer the yellow light and with them being plain not deflectors, my night vision is fine. I’ve been driving on old school lights since virtually after I passed, so nearly best part of 20 years ago. I have no probs.
@@malcolmlane-ley2044 a fair point sir. However imho, modern HID bright white LEDs etc are TOO bright even on dipped beam. Also, we have a 21 plate motability Qashqai for my disabled son (wife and I ferry him around) and I find its main beam to be a little poor. My historic silver Spirit's main beam of 4 halogen lights knocks the Qashqai's into a cocked hat!! when i
Ah, classics. I'd love to buy local but my motorcycles are old. No one local has parts. Ebay for spares. And though I live in the states, Motobins in the U.K. is a reliable source for old BMW motorbike parts and even with shipping, the same or cheaper. What did we do before the internet?
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I must admit, if I can buy my parts from a local factor, I would rather give my cash to a local business….. but quite a lot of parts for Sybil have come from Fleabay and other online suppliers like MGOC…..
With the cost of everything on the rise, cost is a major factor for me on consumables. EBay is coming in cheapest in pretty much everything so naturally, it’s where I’m going!
Great vid. Interestingly I couldn't purchase postage for Royal Mail on ebay today, some kind of error. But usually ebay is pretty good. Selling has got so expensive though.
I’m a hoarder, selling is alien to me
@@idriveaclassic We all need to sell our classic spare parts somewhere! :P
Just make sure those trunnions are in good nick and grease up those suspension ball joints castrol oil is the best
You know you have a classic when your oil comes in a Castrol tin.
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Hmmm sorry but your statement on motor factors is incorrect as for ebay hmmmm yes you can get what you want however it takes 3days minimum to get them 😅
Trust me, no motor factors near me is open past 5 unless I’m driving over an hour. EBay stuff is with me in 24-48 hours and works for me working my bonkers hours doing IDAC and my daytime stuff and my eventing stuff.
Castrol 20w50 is.not adequate for A Series engine. Too low zddp, and flat tappets engines like the A series need a good 20w50 with plenty of zddp. For example Millers, Valvoline VR1 etc. Avoid the Castrol.
I ran them quite sussesfully in the 80s using recycled oil brand called "5 flag's" £2.99 per gallon! No detrimental at all as long as it was changed regularly 🤔🤔🤔
@@kevinhirst4108 You said it: in the 80's. It is in recent years when zddp (zinc and phosphorus) additives have been banned in regular oil production for environmental reasons, same as lead in petrol where you need either to modify your cylinder head or use an additive. @kevinhirst4108
Hi Steph, for once I think you went through that process a little bit to hastily. I think it would have been useful for some folks out there, if you had talked a bit more about the internals of that oilfilter housing. You would be amazed to know how common it is. That people remove the old filter and stuck to it is the diaphragm, throwing it away in the bin with the filter. Never knowing that it has been anything there. Installing the new filter without the diapragm and then they have effectivley installed a new filter that doesn't do anything!
Ahh sorry! I did show me popping it back in 😭
@@idriveaclassic Haha, yes I know you did, that's what got me thinking. I'm sure you are going to do/show some more servicing in the future. Just so you can have it in mind.
Happy Easter
//Martin
I didn't know Mahle was pronounced "may-lah"; I've always pronounced it "molly!"
Ebay sponsored commercial 😅😅😅
I mean, it says sponsored in the description so it’s all there 😊. However, I’ve talked about using eBay to find stuff as far back as my metro days pre channel commencement, so I’d say I am a pretty loyal customer.
Does say it at the start of the video 📹 🤔
@@robbief5517 it follows strict advertising guidelines and says it in the description with appropriate hashtags.
@idriveaclassic good on you I get all my bits from ebay I was not saying it sarcastically
What’s the point in putting it through MOT doesn’t need one 🤷🏻♂️
I MOT my classics, as I have said on here before, because I believe the second set of professional eyes once a year is the least I can do to show I am being a responsible owner. Plus, if I was involved in an accident, I am certain insurers would look upon a valid MOT as an additional sign on top of all my paperwork I keep that I am ensuring the car is roadworthy. Also, a Morris Minor is on single circuit brakes. WHO wouldn’t want a ramp check for all the lines once a year? I do a lot of miles.
@@idriveaclassicBetter safe than sorry, especially with insurance.
I hope eBay pays you well!! But bying the stuff you need online is not new…. A lot of parts-stores work online nowadays. And eBay makes enough money, so I want to support the small ones too
What about Temu? You can find all the fake parts for $1. 😆
You don't need an MOT, it's over 40 years old.
I MOT my classics, as I have said on here before, because I believe the second set of professional eyes once a year is the least I can do to show I am being a responsible owner. Plus, if I was involved in an accident, I am certain insurers would look upon a valid MOT as an additional sign on top of all my paperwork I keep that I am ensuring the car is roadworthy. Also, a Morris Minor is on single circuit brakes. WHO wouldn’t want a ramp check for all the lines once a year? I do a lot of miles.
Be careful buying parts online. KNOW the source. If the price looks too good, the part may be counterfeit.
Just beware suspiciously low priced parts and poor quality replacements. Always read reviews first not only of the brand and part but the seller too. Beyond that, great way to save money and convenience if you don't need the part today!
For the parts I need, I would say less than 10% are ever available OTD. Must be amazing to drive a car where you can buy everything off the shelf 😂😂😂
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