1965 Vauxhall HA Viva Engine Rebuild and Assembly
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- Welcome back to the Salvage Rebuilds UK channel. In this video we complete the Viva HA engine rebuild and final assembly.
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, Reconditioning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig Dozer frame machine.
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Black sump matters,Chris is always right
Brings a lump to my throat as I remember my dad doing this when I was a kid Trorque sequence and valve clearances.He would let me grind valves with that wee sucker thing and paste. Thanks for this that is a lovely job. Beautiful.
Black sump for originality as silver will show the dirt when driving 🤔
I suppose it is is commendable that this Viva HA is being brought back to life again but I have to say for those of us who drove these cars as our daily drivers back in the 1960's they were probably pleased to trade them in. I drove my 1964 HA Viva from '67 to '70.
Like all these 60's cars they suffered from severe rust problems in a short period of time and also with the HA Viva the gearbox prop. shaft bearings were prone to wear and whine in a short space of mileage time.
I wouldn't want another one that I do know. I did have a Viva HB in the early 1970's and these cars were far superior in comfort and driving but yet again the dreaded tin worm took it's toll on the bodywork.
Anyway Rob it's a black oil sump, not silver. I can personally vouch for that colour having spent a few hours underneath a Viva HA engine.
He's a magician. 100% go with the black sump.
Black sump, keeps it looking original.
Put the black one on ,will look a lot better. You reminded me of my day doing the same many years ago when they were new sometimes I think that gets forgotten you remind us of the past when you do old cars thank.
It's great to see an old school engine like this. If Chris wants to stay as close to factory as possible, go with the sump colour it was originally supplied with I'd say.
Lovely job I think the black sump would best 👍
Transformed. Sump got to be black original. 😎
I would trust Chris with the 'Flying Scotsman.'
Original sump all day long so Black
Wow, this takes me back, I rebuilt a 1256cc engine out of a viva hc, 32 years ago now when I was 18, I wish I had kept up my tinkering, Chris is a star, well done, I so enjoyed watching this video, in my opinion, black sump. 👍👍
Black sump for me boys ! Looks amazing
Great videos guys, black sump for me.
Black sump looks better.. Agree with the original dynamo for originality, but did you know you can get an alternator (Dynamator) that looks just like a dynamo without the grief..??
you must go with the black one chris is right
Awesome work Chris , I love proper restoration and you are doing it properly 👍👍👍 black sump all day long, it’s how it should be👌
1 Vote for the black sump.
A petrol head work of art. Well done Chris. Black sump for me Rob.
I see a silver sump and want it painted black.. with apologies to the Rolling Stones
Oil on the rings before pistons inserted? Orientation of the piston ring gaps is important, you got me cringing boys. Nice video though.
@@brianhume4743 I hope all the younger generation watching don’t take this kind of poor workmanship as the standard needed to succeed, these guys need to do a follow up to explain or give reason why lubricants weren’t used and I accept it might just have been for filming purposes. Sounds like you are on the same page as me, the yanks call it “old school” stay safe.
Agree with oil on pistons and rings but Vauxhall mainly specified torque settings for clean dry threads, and gradually working up to each of the head bolt final torque in stages not in one go.
Definitely Black sump, great job Chris.
Definitely go for the black sump
Lovely it's looking great. I'd definitely go with the black sump though. Tidy job.
Very nice job but got to be black sump
Lovely job, with respect, it needs to be the black sump for me to keep it original. Another great video thanks.
I would stick to the black sump. Great video and engine build.
Another master piece chris .I'd go black sump .. 👌🏻
Shows when someone is passionate about what they do, and chris makes it look easy.. good job lads, great to see !!
Looks awesome! Well Done Chris. I'd go for black sump pan.
love it ! its ready for another 55 years of use . great job chris. black sump..keep it original as possible.
yet again Chris has smashed it out of the park :-)......but put the black sump back on you know it make sense top work as all ways keep it up
Superb! Definitely the black sump. It's original and once the engine's in the car you won't really be able to see it anyway!
Also, well done for keeping the dynamo. Alternators are the work of the devil 8-)
I’m one for keeping originality, so I’d keep the sump black. Black is also a better colour for heat transfer. (Works both ways good at absorbing heat too) great video, a nice piece of Motoring History being preserved
This would have been one of Chris's easier engine rebuilds .So basic and simple, a lovely old engine. A Formula 1 Lego model will have ten times as many parts .
Chris you're a craftsman, has to be the black sump
A beautiful job on the motor Chris, keep the sump black as per the original. Well done.
I remember years ago I got a HA van, late 60s. Anyways being young I wanted more power out of this engine. Now being a van it had a Low Compression engine but by replacing the head gasket you could make it a High Compression engine, the head gasket was 'thinner' on the HC engine. So I duly replaced with a HC gasket and Walla not a bit of difference!
I learnt to drive in a Bedford ha van ex post office, nice memories
Tut, tut, no oil round the rings before sliding pistons in,that means for first few times you turn it over to start it the rings are scrapping up and down a dry cylinder wall.Also the tappets (unless your fitting new ones)need to have the groove that the valve stem hammers into the tappet over time ground smooth otherwise you've got no chance of adjusting the valves properly.We used to check the valves with engine running in the 60s
I thought that as well and put my hands over my eyes......lol
Great job Chris! I'm with you on the sump...BLACK.
A work of art!! Black sump for me. Nice one Chris. 👍😁🚗
👌👌definitely go with the black sump ⬛
Great job looking amazing. I would go with the black dump.
Absolutely superb Chris, black sump...👍.
Black sump mate think silver looks out of place tbh great work tho boys
Stick with the black, it was good enough for Rolls-Royce Merlin engines in Spitfires 👌🏻👍🏻
You can tell you are perfectionists by how clean that workshop is! Another vote for a black sump.
Hi Rob and Chris, love your vids guys.
Just a ‘heads up’ that Mat Armstrong’s channel has a Mercedes c63 that has some serious frame damage (check out his latest video) might be worth a chat with him for both content for the channel and a business investment.
Keep up the great work guys, look forward to your future videos.
Stay safe.
I mentioned rob and Chris @salvagerebuildsuk to matt on his channel the other day 👍🏻 would be a great collab to see rob and Chris pull the c63 straight. But I know Chris and rob are happy doing there own thing at the mo so not sure they’d “get involved” with something like this which is fair enough.
Black not silver. It really is a work of art. Congratulations you two. And Happy New Year.
The sump would look better in black.
Stunning rebuild Chris and sorry Rob it needs the black sump to keep it original. Great video guys keep them coming
Fantastic job Chris, takes me back to my apprenticeship working on those engines, black sump looks much better 😎
Superb quality work as usual lads. Lovely job. Keep the sump black.
a so simple when i loved working on cars the rule of 9 came flooding back great memories first class video guys always kept old feelers for worn Ford tappets and set them running was as quiet as a sewing machine after that
Chris's principle of keep it original...so black sump it is. Chris don't let the 'camera guy' influence you😁😁😄
So pleased to see Chris isn’t a double dipper, double clicker or bouncer with the torque wrench. Ace job as usual 👍
Great video great engine to show .idid my learning on the HA engine .So easy to work on "This does this and that does that Not like modern engines You need a swiss watch and a degree in IT" TO TAKE THE BATTERY OFF
Get the original sump on....
Fantastic work of art guys looks awesome can't wait to. See it back in the car & running I would deffo say it needs a black sump... & happy new year to you both
Great work Chris you totally right to keep it original I'd prefer the black sump though 😀
Great little restoration. I'd keep it original with the black sump
Black for sure on the sump
Love the black sump great work by Chris and you more please.
Black sump will look better
A very intricately done masterpiece 👍
It's a testimony to Chris' skills and I'm sure it'll look great when done 👌
I would say black sump 👍
Black.
Stunning job. It looks better with the silver but...... As it is so original I personally would go with black. That said it’s Chris’s car do what he thinks is right. I’d love to take my immaculate Mk1 MR2 to this level but that is something else. Top job and great video. Thanks both👍
Beautiful. Black original sump.
I prefer the black sump great video 👍👍
Keep it original - Black sump. Fantastic job, looks great.
What a work of art, fantastic job Chris well done you have done the Viva name proud. I do like the silver sump but keeping it original on this occasion I think would be better. 5*
Black sump cover would be best to keep it classic especially at 56 years old
On the stand it looks great with the silver sump, but in the car I would put the black one on. Personal preference but concours people can be a bit picky.
Fantastic, So relaxing watching Chris rebuild the engine, I personally prefer back sump. Wish you guys could upload every day. I hate waiting. 😁 Thanks for videos 👌💥💥💥
Black sump lads.Great job by the way👍🏼
put the black one on so it is all original
Go with the black sump guys, engine looks fantastic
🎼Black is Black , l want my H.A. back !🎶 😂😂 Great stuff ! Just hope you can keep working during this next lock down ? Pretty intensive filler work on the sill , that takes a lot of skill and patience but much less hassle that fitting a new panel . Thanks Rob and brilliant work Chris.
Filler work ?
@@sruk Yes. On the Peugeot . Saw it on the jig at about 6mins. Does that make sense ? Sorry Rob , probably threw you a curve ball .
Lovely build... weird intake and carb setup !
Black sump for me...
Respect where it's due. But yes black sump
Put the black one on guys it keeps the originality better, superb job 👍👍👍👍👍
The black sump looks better imo
Stick that in an art gallery. I prefer the black meself. Cheers for the video chaps
silver sump matches the front parts of the engine otherwise paint it all black
Brilliant job Chris. Black sump for me.
I like the silver sump but as Chris has put a dynamo on it I think it would be more original with the black sump tbh
Tony do you live in long eaton
Great video. Engine is mint, black is original so black sump
I bet a mechanic from Halfords wouldn't have a clue what you're doing.
😂😂😂😂😂
Great job, looking good, as for the sump I agree it does break it up but originality is required here so put the black one on, superb transformation done though by Chris 👍🏻
Did Chris used to be a surgeon? He's laid it all out like an operating table😄
Fabulous job, think I would go with the black sump.
Black! Engine looks mint, well done 👍🏻
Looks great I really like that you are working on an old Vauxhall. I think you should put on black sump. Keep the videos coming
Go for Black
Black for the sump, well done Chris
Black sump for me👍🏽
Black sump please, Why have modern day engines got so complicated???
Black sump every time, silver sump looks cheap.
Used to work with vauxhall 70s/80s.gave about 42 hp at rear wheels on tester! Very common prob was inlet manifold used to be badly formed and ended produced up with big hole inside
Causing poor starting! Oil pump to distributer slot used to shear! And used to wipe out main bearings (only 3) due to crank whip!
Very simple little engine that cost pennies to fix!