Removing a Mini Cooper S Engine in less than 1 Hour? Mechanic Says No Problem!

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  • @HooviesGarage
    @HooviesGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

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    • @jaredritchie6046
      @jaredritchie6046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok

    • @ShoelessJP
      @ShoelessJP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Manscaped are a cool sponsor, nice to see they're supporting one of my favorite TH-camrs. Big fan of what they offer.

    • @friendsRfor773
      @friendsRfor773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      More like cringescaped

    • @philiprowney
      @philiprowney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can do the same thing on an OG Mini in 5 mins!

    • @AsitShouldBe
      @AsitShouldBe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is possible with an oxygen Torch

  • @CarWizard
    @CarWizard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2511

    Oh good. So you are only charging the customer 1 hour for removal right? The book time is 8-9 hours for removal.
    J/K. Car Ninja’s speed and high level of knowledge is worth the full 8 hour charge. You dont get expert level knowledge at shade tree prices. Nor do you hire a high powered attorney, at public defender prices.

    • @adamposey6985
      @adamposey6985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Agreed

    • @Lintary
      @Lintary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      You pay for the knowledge and experience or the time and if I had to choose I rather pay for the knowledge and experience of an expert.

    • @sk1nzsk1nz34
      @sk1nzsk1nz34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Weeezard!

    • @raymondrumsey1097
      @raymondrumsey1097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Just shows how much dealerships pad the book time to increase profit

    • @brandonbe5351
      @brandonbe5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Such an under appreciated and practiced school of thought by John q public. I agree 100%

  • @GeorgeSemel
    @GeorgeSemel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1135

    Car Ninja is very very skilled in his trade. You guys are watching decades of hard work to get to that level.

    • @porcelainthunder2213
      @porcelainthunder2213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Being hes a bmw mechanic, im sure hes had looooooots of practice on these things. They constantly need serious repairs.

    • @tientrinh943
      @tientrinh943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Except when he put in the week fluid

    • @joannaatkins822
      @joannaatkins822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      The fact that Ninja is charging Hoovie the actual time and not book time is *extremely* generous. Imagine spending a decade plus honing your skills to get paid by the hour, effectively taking a paycut

    • @joannaatkins822
      @joannaatkins822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @anotherYOUtubER you sure spend a lot of time thinking about other people's sexuality

    • @Slevin-Kelevra
      @Slevin-Kelevra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truf!!

  • @tommybaker4330
    @tommybaker4330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Step#1 to removing Mini engine in 1 hour: Lock Hoovie in the men's room. Success assured.

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On a newer, minty clean car and no Hoovie, I bet he could have done it in 1 hr.

  • @erenolewis7043
    @erenolewis7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Me after spending an hour and 24 minutes removing an engine: "well, I got the bumper off and it's jacked up but I did manage to have 3 beers and a cigar so that pretty good."

    • @619guy202
      @619guy202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Smoke meth you’ll get more stuff done

    • @nickpappas4133
      @nickpappas4133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I worked as a tech for Audi/VW dealership for 47 years, we should have been allowed to drink 🍺 on the job. Sure did after work.

    • @erenolewis7043
      @erenolewis7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@619guy202 word. Really dial in your focus.

    • @erenolewis7043
      @erenolewis7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nickpappas4133 definitely helps get you in the zone. Some people are just better after a few. Some people have too many and forget to tighten axle bolts like my friend's drunk mechanic. Ruins it for everyone.

    • @Sebastian_Dinwiddie
      @Sebastian_Dinwiddie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me after spending an hour and 24 minutes removing an engine: “well, I got the bumper off and it’s all jac.....crap! Wrong bumper!!

  • @thebrokenbolt3990
    @thebrokenbolt3990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    1H 24M isn't bad at all. But you also have to include he was talking to Tyler at some points and was dealing with a mini in poor shape. Mechanics like this are few and far between.

    • @Error-bp6wy
      @Error-bp6wy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebrokenbolt3990 forget to change profile there bud?

    • @thebrokenbolt3990
      @thebrokenbolt3990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Error-bp6wy The teenage kids who pretend they are 'ladies' kept commenting on things so I decided to have a rant at them

    • @newsgetsold
      @newsgetsold 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talking to Tyler at a LOT of points?

    • @thebrokenbolt3990
      @thebrokenbolt3990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Error-bp6wy RITA's here 🤣

  • @mph5896
    @mph5896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    “You are just going to observe, you aren’t going to interrupt”. Words well said ninja.

    • @SerbanCMusca-ut8ny
      @SerbanCMusca-ut8ny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Hoovie agreed, then of course interrupted the Ninja many times. Typical of him, one could not expect otherwise.

    • @kerrylewis2581
      @kerrylewis2581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      There should be a sign on the wall with that exact phrase.

    • @billnye4016
      @billnye4016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What an amazing mechanic ! Most mechanics don't work on Mini and BMW..... Always sending you to the dealership ! This would have cost 12k pluss Bmw Buffalo ! Ninja is an absolute great friend/mechanic! So impressive !

    • @MattCSLnut
      @MattCSLnut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @ m ph ... a polite way of telling Hoovie to keep well away ;-)

    • @Frank-mx2hh
      @Frank-mx2hh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny That should at least be worth 25 minutes of hoovies-shenanigans, in my book the Ninja rocks, or better said, "kicks-rubber" did you see that ninja back kick! 5:33, off the charts!

  • @scottreynolds7792
    @scottreynolds7792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I’ve going the Ninja an extra 25 minutes due to Tyler talking to him non-stop. 😂🤣

  • @cwstevens71
    @cwstevens71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The Car Ninja back kicks the tire proving he really is a Ninja.

  • @nickmotsarsky4382
    @nickmotsarsky4382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +697

    It still costs so much because the Ninja trained his whole life to be able to pull an engine in an hour. You pay for his skill.

    • @SamBao
      @SamBao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@KS-xo3oh it's still an benefit to the customer because they can get their car back faster 🙂

    • @paulcarmi8130
      @paulcarmi8130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think it was a joke.

    • @markstevens1729
      @markstevens1729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mechanics proving “book time” is a cruel joke. How long would a one-armed, tool-less piano player take to do the job. Yeah, we’ll pay that amount of time. When anyone with a shred of experience can shred the “book time” just how stupid do you think customers are?
      I do my own until the tools get too expensive.

    • @Torchedini
      @Torchedini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@KS-xo3oh You only pay booktime when booktime is reasonable. As with any repair. Some rusty crapshoot car you don't want to think about booktime because the book says every bolt is clean and comes out in 2 seconds. Pricing is weird though.
      I usually go by as long as both parties think they got a good deal its fine. But there are people for which any amount of money is too much.

    • @nickmotsarsky4382
      @nickmotsarsky4382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@markstevens1729 So if I train my whole life to be able to do a highly skilled job in 10 minutes rather than 1 hour like everyone else, I should charge for 10 minutes, 6 times less than the norm? Do you realize how stupid you sound?

  • @rudeboystu69
    @rudeboystu69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    There should be a "Hoovie Handicap" of at least 30 minutes for any of these timed challenges with either the Wizard or the Ninja if Tyler "helps" in any way.

    • @tomchillen3039
      @tomchillen3039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @I WANT ŞĘX !!! SEE MY VÌDEÓ !!! stfu

    • @ForeverNeverwhere1
      @ForeverNeverwhere1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      60$ an hour labour, 80$ if you watch, 100$ an hour if you help.

    • @drifter503
      @drifter503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

  • @thomas7529
    @thomas7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Ninja's quiet confidence is on a whole nother level. He's come a long way from his first appearance on your channel. Seems like he opened up more and is more willing to put up with shenanigan

  • @nathanr2153
    @nathanr2153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Hoovie: The WHOLE nose has to come off
    Audi owners: That's called our service position :(

    • @houseofno
      @houseofno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      No the "service position" is the customer bending forward and grasping their knees. Pray the techs use Vasoline.

    • @familyfun9474
      @familyfun9474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@houseofno do you mean Valvoline.

    • @Werewolfmage
      @Werewolfmage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@houseofno every audi i work on i give the customer a small tub of Vaseline

    • @AnOrbitalCat
      @AnOrbitalCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Currently swapping the engine in my 2000 A6 Quattro, can confirm

    • @Werewolfmage
      @Werewolfmage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AnOrbitalCat Good luck! :)

  • @Alboto
    @Alboto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    And the most awkward ball shaver advertisement goes to hoovie!

    • @houseofno
      @houseofno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not by a long shot. Rich Rebuilds easily defends his title on that one.

    • @romkobo
      @romkobo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@houseofno It was hilarious. I laughed so hard

    • @bryduhbikeguy
      @bryduhbikeguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So they include magnifying glasses now?

    • @dunhill1
      @dunhill1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bryduhbikeguy that's for those of us with mini doodads. :-)

  • @octothorpian_nightmare
    @octothorpian_nightmare 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Once I learned about "maintenance mode" on the MINI, fixing stuff got a lot easier. You can actually thread bolts into the frame rails so the whole front bumper and radiator move forward about 6". Now you can reach the stuff on the front of the engine that is almost definitely leaking. It's a fairly modular design overall.

    • @JDWDMC
      @JDWDMC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well Josh, looks like you got a super enthusiastic reply there. Amazing what threading bolts will get you.

  • @mountainmischief3828
    @mountainmischief3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After doing the timing chain on my 07 Mini, I can confirm that this is absolutely insane. Shop time for the job was something like 13 hours.

  • @georgelawrence2795
    @georgelawrence2795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love that back kick to the drivers front tire Johnny’s Truly a Ninja

  • @CodyBosch
    @CodyBosch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I’m still amazed that they crammed the engine in that little front end. You must have absolutely no room to work.

    • @deadprivacy
      @deadprivacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      and they cook emsleves in no time, everything on em fails due to heat build up...
      i often get engines out of minis, takes about a minute.
      swing in the grab, rip off the bumper, swing the grab back in, lift the car by the grabbed engine, wiggle it and the car just falls away...

    • @marvinstewart2619
      @marvinstewart2619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @Edgar Miller no Mini's have always been front engine

    • @BradTLee
      @BradTLee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to Germany

    • @bobmcl2406
      @bobmcl2406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Edgar Miller what!?! I suggest some research is in order. The original Mini pretty much invented the transverse FWD drivetrain that is nearly a universal standard for passenger cars these days. Designed by Alec Issigonis.

    • @Powermetaldaddy1974
      @Powermetaldaddy1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Had this same exact car. Worst car I had ever owned. 2007 Cooper S had a turbo 4 cylinder Peugeot 206 motor that had constant trouble with the timing chain set, excessive oil consumption to the tune of a quart per fill up, and poorly designed gaskets for oil and antifreeze cooling that were baked at less than 75k miles requiring replacement. I also wound up replacing the turbo at around 72K, plus the gaskets for oil and antifreeze cooling. Wound up replacing belts too.
      Required full removal of the front end of the car much like this here. Took a month total due to no garage and constant rain. Dealer wanted 6800, I did the work myself for 800.

  • @terencehawkes3933
    @terencehawkes3933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The car ninja really is a ninja if he can get an engine out in 1 1/2 hours! . Extremely impressive.

    • @davidjones332
      @davidjones332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is what passes for progress in 2021. With the original 1961 Mini Cooper your granny could have changed the engine in an hour, and put it back.

    • @terencehawkes3933
      @terencehawkes3933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidjones332 I have actually removed an original mini engine. It was really easy but it still took me 3 hours, and this is far far more complicated.

    • @seankearney6915
      @seankearney6915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terencehawkes3933 If you have a ramp, air tools, hoist and have done it before half an hour to take out and a bit longer to go in because of getting the bolts started. Regularly put engines from a 1300GT Austin/Wolesley etc into the Mini.

    • @gabrielcollazo6835
      @gabrielcollazo6835 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidjones332 lmfao 🤡🤡 a 4yr old can take apart a phone from the 60s in under 5min. Do my a favor and take apart your cell phone and put it back together in 5min

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I see a Ninja vs Wizard duel.......who can empty Hoovie’s wallet fastest.......:)

    • @muzallisam5068
      @muzallisam5068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wizard hands down. He is already on his second yacht.

    • @Bmwguy2011
      @Bmwguy2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wizard for sure.

  • @gtoger
    @gtoger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    We here in Dallas do not like the severe winter storms we had last week, either.

    • @gigamut11b86
      @gigamut11b86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GTOger....good to know you made it thru...hope everything is going well for you...have a good'n & be safe. :)

    • @jordanbrige8848
      @jordanbrige8848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      -47°C with windchill here Imao

    • @Czechbound
      @Czechbound 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for pointing out the obvious

    • @andyossie
      @andyossie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You guys were hit by weather weaponry along with turning power off when it didn't need to be turned off. How was it where you guys are?

    • @Rattus-Norvegicus
      @Rattus-Norvegicus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andyossie tinfoil hat alert.

  • @marshall0792
    @marshall0792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It never fails. When you get an “easy” job that your fully comfortable with and confident you can knock it out “real quick”
    That’s when everything fights you.

    • @nlemonj
      @nlemonj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally everything.

  • @ElliottAlvis
    @ElliottAlvis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Car Ninja makes every difficult job look easy. My Maserati clutch was no simple job, and I suspect this wasn't either. But he approaches each job with an optimism that is truly incredible, and he never gives up. Even when people are wandering around his shop with cameras all around him.

    • @aussie2uGA
      @aussie2uGA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You had to mention Maserati... My engine put valves into pistons twice due to snapped timing and then a sudden seize of water pump. Not a fond memory.

  • @connorjacobs6
    @connorjacobs6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Mechanics everywhere: "Please don't hover over us and be annoying while we work."
    Hoovie: "What if we film it and set a 1 hour time limit?"

  • @stumac869
    @stumac869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The beauty of those minis is once the front is removed they are very accessible and it's also a very cool looking car with classy interior.

    • @AriaPosting
      @AriaPosting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "once the front is removed" at 100k miles I might add.

  • @many-points
    @many-points 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Haha, "In the Hall of the Mountain King" is appropriate music for Mini Cooper engine removal, INTENSE.

    • @619guy202
      @619guy202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Had me on the edge of my seat

    • @many-points
      @many-points 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@619guy202 Me too

  • @aspalovin
    @aspalovin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Ninja comin atchya with the high kick on the left wheel!. I love how Hoovie called him the Wizard and sank back into the engine bay

  • @erikgonzalez2278
    @erikgonzalez2278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how Ninja is a master at his end of his craft and how humble and light hearted he is about it. Even for $6k Ninja makes you feel comfortable to spend that much lol

  • @batmatty93
    @batmatty93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Toyotas at 100k miles: you should probably change the oil, totally your call though.
    BMWs at 100k miles: you should probably just change the whole car.

    • @I-Teee
      @I-Teee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This comment is dead on, balls (shaved obviously, thanks to Manscaped) accurate.

    • @OnlyKelp
      @OnlyKelp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@I-Teee what 💀

  • @2004RADMAN
    @2004RADMAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He got to get paid for his skills. It's like any job. You get what you pay for.

    • @RedtailFox1
      @RedtailFox1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and it may work out cheaper this way in the long run with other parts needing replacing on the engine. None of the fiddling away in spaces that you can barely reach and cannot see into.

  • @malmck9976
    @malmck9976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hoovies ’thank you for watching’ is the most genuine on TH-cam. Love it.

  • @PetrolHeadBrasil
    @PetrolHeadBrasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must say: you're LUCKY to have 2 greate mechanics! It's always a pleasure to watch Wiiiiiiiiizard and Ninja working!

  • @Chudhole
    @Chudhole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The car ninja is really amazing. He’s an artist.

  • @JurgenDX
    @JurgenDX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    13:25 Love seeing that Albanian flag up there, Ninja seems like such a cool dude.

  • @theplayernkc
    @theplayernkc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hoovie: Blah Blah Blah?
    Ninja: Yes

  • @capedwonder2833
    @capedwonder2833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hoovie is lucky to have found not one but two great mechanics. Wish I could find just one that was as knowledgeable and honest as the ninja and wizard.

  • @kirbyr558
    @kirbyr558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Practice makes perfect, and BMW has given him the opportunity to get a lot of practice.

  • @cliftonmanley3882
    @cliftonmanley3882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    He's charging 6 grand 'cause he knows no one else will do it, at all, much less for more...🤣🤣🤣

  • @garageworker
    @garageworker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    2:10 That ninja look.. 😂

  • @willsco76
    @willsco76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Music - Edvard Grieg In the hall of the mountain king

  • @vatavianhatter
    @vatavianhatter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eagerly awaiting an update on this one. I love my mini and was stoked to see you picked one up. Once its done, you're gonna have a blast in it!

  • @internetalex562
    @internetalex562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The ninja reminds me of Guido from the movie cars lol

    • @300DBenz
      @300DBenz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pee-t stop!

  • @420davlin
    @420davlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    24 min is what it takes when the owner is Hovering! You should call this Hoovies Hovering episode...

  • @raymondrizzuto7997
    @raymondrizzuto7997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I have an '06 mini with 104k on it also, and plan on doing the 100k service as well this summer, so I'll be watching the rest of the video with interest. I don't think my engine has the oil leaks that Hoovies does, but the supercharger oil needs changing, and the whole "might as well" list.

  • @thefalloutshelter7799
    @thefalloutshelter7799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a joy watching the Ninja work.......no BS just getting the job done. His channel has become my favorite automotive "fix it" channel. His competence and confidence is top notch

  • @bfairfax8772
    @bfairfax8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel your pain with the lack of progress and so does the Mustang sitting in my shop waiting for parts .

  • @davidgalinat4257
    @davidgalinat4257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    The more parts that get replaced, the more desirable that MINI becomes.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Still JP (junky poop)

    • @ourtime-downhere6931
      @ourtime-downhere6931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My 02 Cooper S was extremely reliable. The 07 Cooper S that replaced it was not. Sounds like the more common story is that they are not reliable at all.

    • @Wheelsanstuff
      @Wheelsanstuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mph5896 once you get the failure items replaced they are quite reliable. There just happens to be a lot of failure items. My 05 s was great once I replaced what needed to be.

    • @CR7659
      @CR7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe if you jack up the vin tag and roll another car under there it would even sell for a profit

  • @MrBillsfishin
    @MrBillsfishin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a fairly amazing job getting that all apart in less than 1 1/2 hours. Wow. You deal with two amazing mechanics Hoovie.

  • @PeterN911
    @PeterN911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of working on my 1968 Mini, nearly 30 yrs ago. Once you have taken them out a few times they are quite easy. Nice work Ninja!

  • @AdamG1983
    @AdamG1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is like a reverse Lego speedbuild

  • @Molitoth
    @Molitoth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I typically skip the advertisement portions of the videos, but knowing Hoovies personality, I had to watch him talk about ball products.

    • @dunhill1
      @dunhill1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe i should order one of those manscaped kits.

  • @ervn2466
    @ervn2466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sometimes I question if this is hoovie or beaker from the muppets when he gets that wide eyed look

    • @CR7659
      @CR7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to watch I think the Christmas theme Car Trek, there was a scene in that that had me wondering the same thing

  • @MrBodi1
    @MrBodi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that car. used to have one with 35k miles. Supercharged 1.6 engine, was super nice to drive

  • @andrewwilson3327
    @andrewwilson3327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If that was my garage, I’d have Hoovie sat in the waiting room with a cup of coffee and nowhere near me. “I call you when it’s ready”.

  • @kamilianos
    @kamilianos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:32 that Ninja kick technique !

  • @928Porscheman
    @928Porscheman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for saving this MC40 MINI from the scrapyard. You should take a picture with the new 2020 Paddy Hopkirk special edition MINI, they look very similar. Same color, same rally numbers etc.

  • @cunever
    @cunever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The soft spoken Ninja, a man of few words, is such a nice contrast to the presenter with that obsessive compulsion to say something unnecessary just to constantly interrupt the otherwise lovely music (and yes, I truly hate to admit, but the video editing with the Ninja scrambling, Hoovie babbling, Peer Gynting, was just plain lovely, well done, and fun to watch and listen).

  • @JamesPhieffer
    @JamesPhieffer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hoovie Mini engine removal costs:
    Remove engine - 1 hr
    Putting up with Hoovie while doing that - 6 hrs
    😉🤣

  • @AdamG1983
    @AdamG1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    "Dumbest Car Channel"
    Buys Mini Cooper for $2K
    Repairs for $6K
    Seems legit

    • @longjohn77
      @longjohn77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      In hoovie's defence he has added at least $1500 of value to the mini after all those repairs😀

    • @Lexor888
      @Lexor888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      You forgot the 4-6 YT videos he squeezes out of this car - even if it's only worth $1 when done he'll make a good profit.

    • @b.roa2366
      @b.roa2366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Lexor888 yup. The yt videos itself will return his investment

    • @porcelainthunder2213
      @porcelainthunder2213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Could have just stopped at "buys mini cooper".

    • @Zerinsakech
      @Zerinsakech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No one buys a mini because we're smart. We buy them because they're fun! Also more cents than sense. Thank you hoovie for saving this one. Definitely going to go up especially since last year mini came out with an updated version of this car and honestly the R53 is more MINI.

  • @gudfarfar
    @gudfarfar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see a pro in action. An hour 24 minutes is not bad at all, given they charge you six hour for the operation. Reminds me of my time working to make small roads in an estate project. They gave us a month on a 50m stretch and we needed 3 days until tarmac ready. Had to wait for those guys, but still my boss was impressed. I got transferred to the airport maintenance crew, to get things going faster. We had to work very fast, then drive off while planes landed and took off again, then back to work again.

  • @CLCIII
    @CLCIII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly a mechanical artist at work! Well Done. Consider me impressed!

  • @klinatoc
    @klinatoc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “Ninja”-ninja
    “it’s ninja’s we’ll check in” hoovie
    “Price just went up” -ninja 😂

  • @jasonw3303
    @jasonw3303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s a beast. And that’s how money is made.

  • @ClintE55
    @ClintE55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I personally love the r53 mini been wanting one fore a while they aren't the fastest but they sure are fun and easy to work on ive had an engine out in about 2 hours. Like the fiat 500s did a swap on one of those in a day. Love how they just slide out the front

  • @rdflo6739
    @rdflo6739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the ninjas attitude. Polite, calm, knowledgeable, humorous, and never dumps on people. I can imagine that that combined with his incredible knowledge makes for a very well run garage with loyal customers.
    Thanks!!

  • @godzilla12325
    @godzilla12325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Car ninja seens like the nicest guy ever. I want to be his friend 😂

    • @patricktiller8881
      @patricktiller8881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is, I contacted him on some work and he walked me through it over the phone, truly an awesome nice guy.

    • @godzilla12325
      @godzilla12325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patricktiller8881 guys like this are salt of the earth bro. He seems so polite. I bet he even says pardon me when he farts 😂

    • @Flatlandcoug
      @Flatlandcoug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I took my car to his shop for some maintenance and we talked for about 10 minutes. He's a good guy. He told me that I was free to check out his Car Trek Ferrari if I wanted (it was sitting out back).

    • @waynerota7666
      @waynerota7666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Flatlandcoug where is the ninja's shop located???

    • @Flatlandcoug
      @Flatlandcoug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@waynerota7666 Wichita, Kansas. East side of town. Called German Motor Works

  • @ricwinton5488
    @ricwinton5488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mechanics charge book time because : he spent 10 years+ learning his trade - you owe him for the years NOT the minutes.

    • @davidchi8914
      @davidchi8914 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      By that logic, teachers should be paid at mechanic rates.

    • @ShockwavesFTW
      @ShockwavesFTW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidchi8914 Yeah, they should. Mechanics make or break a car. Teachers make or break an entire generation.
      But that's a story for another day, I'm here to watch hoopties get saved.

    • @MrManBuzz
      @MrManBuzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidchi8914 Well considering the massive importance of teachers in society, they should be paid very well, but they're not, and you get poor teachers as a result.
      A good teacher can leave a lasting impression on a person for their entire life.

    • @ramblinman787
      @ramblinman787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidchi8914 A less skilled mechanic will take longer. There is a very solid evidence that the mechanic completed the task. How will you know that the teacher completed the task more quickly than others? Did the student make a difference, not the teacher? Time is the measure - this is logic

    • @davidchi8914
      @davidchi8914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ramblinman787 If only we had some method to evaluate the quality of a teachers's work... like some sort of testing method...

  • @davidberry6046
    @davidberry6046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an old time mechanic myself, I can only admire from afar his skill and knowledge. Of course, when it comes to Mini Coopers, he probably gets lots of practice! Go get 'em Ninja! (PS: I liked the Mini Coopers when they were made by BMC)

  • @ammar350z
    @ammar350z 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got stuff ordered from your sponsor and WOW the savings that I got for what I ordered, thanks Tyler. Keep up the awesome you that you are and be safe.

  • @javiervazquezz
    @javiervazquezz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    5:33 so that’s why they call him the car ninja

    • @TheRealAlpha2
      @TheRealAlpha2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Official BMW approved method!

  • @nikocolivas5482
    @nikocolivas5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    9:11 smart car said adios.

  • @gregorycasey6629
    @gregorycasey6629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been waiting for computer up grades and it’s been a long time since I ordered them and they are finally here today. So happy. Thanks for the show Hoovie and Car Ninja

  • @Zerinsakech
    @Zerinsakech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the pulley mod! It's gonna help with lower end power. For some reason upgrading to a slightly thicker gauge wires also helps this car, the way motor works wires actually make a difference.
    Also should check the rear and crank seal, those leak a ton, easy to spot as I'm sure he'll find them. If he was swaps out the crank pulley with an upgraded one that would be worth adding to the bill.

  • @timothythornton2556
    @timothythornton2556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    This is why you pay a “professional”.

    • @ShockwavesFTW
      @ShockwavesFTW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Quotes around a word usually indicate sarcasm or mocking emphasis. Is the Car Ninja not a professional to you or am I misinterpreting?

    • @iwantsexseemyvideo3336
      @iwantsexseemyvideo3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ბიბლიის

    • @ritawant1033
      @ritawant1033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      უჰ რა თქმა

    • @reallyhappenings5597
      @reallyhappenings5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ShockwavesFTW Some contemporary semiliterates never learned that and use quotation marks merely to indicate emphasis: under-educated, over-opinionated.

    • @joseacuna3239
      @joseacuna3239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obviously there’s always the “I can do it for cheaper” option, which is never the way to go

  • @Romulus1001
    @Romulus1001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "AND REMEMBER!!!" - Scotty Kilmer 12:52

  • @bfisch81
    @bfisch81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is an absolute pleasure to watch Johnny work. He is a total pro.

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got really good at these a few years ago. Was replacing a clutch every couple weeks in minis over a summer. I’m not a big mini fan but they aren’t terrible to work on.

  • @Mrflash222006
    @Mrflash222006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You're paying for the years of knowledge something lacking at many main stealers these days

  • @raybeaudry463
    @raybeaudry463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been waiting for this 👾

  • @deanwilliams2353
    @deanwilliams2353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great choice of music: Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg.

  • @digitalrailroader
    @digitalrailroader 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    13:32 the winter storm affected me getting my replacement catalysts for my Aveo on time as well; FedEx had a MASSIVE backlog in my local area to where my parts were delayed until yesterday afternoon and i had to do a late night 3 hour wrenching session last night after i got home from work to get them installed so I could finally drive my car after being out of commission for two weeks.

  • @ChairmanMeow1
    @ChairmanMeow1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The level of skill this guy has is incredible.

    • @Olhado256
      @Olhado256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, but the Ninja is pretty cool as well

  • @kirbus69
    @kirbus69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Ninja: "You're not interrupting, just watching, right?"
    Hoovie: "Yeah I just wanna watch."
    5 seconds into the challenge
    Hoovie: "So what's the first order of business?"

  • @yamaman6882
    @yamaman6882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:24 to remove a complete engine is impressive. The Car Ninja is a master mechanic and definitely worth the money.

  • @tylerwebster660
    @tylerwebster660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I definitely enjoy watching the ninja he’s very upbeat! Always seems to be smiling with a good attitude!

  • @henrymatthews9365
    @henrymatthews9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The timer should've stopped everytime Hoovie stopped by asking dumb questions lol

  • @thethinbluelineZ06
    @thethinbluelineZ06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He called Ninja “Wizard” hahahah

  • @TheBBodyBuilder
    @TheBBodyBuilder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy watching the Ninja at work...the condition of his shop and tools speak volumes. Looking forward to seeing the little Mini brought back to shape...will be interesting to see how it performs after the performance mods.

  • @BriteFrog
    @BriteFrog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "You're just going to observe not help, right?" lol...I almost spit up my coffee on that one

  • @blarkdexture8899
    @blarkdexture8899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Last time I was this fast Mini where still cool

  • @PhyuckYew
    @PhyuckYew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I work on German cars also. I don't know how car ninja is able to still keep a smile.

    • @J.R.in_WV
      @J.R.in_WV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But you drive a Dodge Ramcharger for a personal ride, smart man....bad haircut.

    • @PhyuckYew
      @PhyuckYew 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.R.in_WV I drive any car i get my hands on.

    • @Rattus-Norvegicus
      @Rattus-Norvegicus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.R.in_WV Lol

    • @Rattus-Norvegicus
      @Rattus-Norvegicus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhyuckYew How's the arm?

  • @tony66au
    @tony66au 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny is a Joy to watch, serious attention to detail and methodology shows a guy who enjoys his work and a level of professionalism that is rare in Automotive Workshops, The choice of muzak on the time lapse was amusing too and very fitting.
    As Johnny is impeccably groomed already perhaps Wheezard may benefit from the Lawnmower 3.0 and accoutrements from Manscaped?
    Answer a few of lifes mysteries such as Does Mr Wizard have a Chin and Do the Curtains and carpets match? Actually Exnay on the latter.
    Still my favourite TH-camr Hoovie, still delivering Yucks and chuckles while feeding my insane lust for POS Volvos and Mercedes justification too lol

  • @allicesmashes
    @allicesmashes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm with you on the front bumper! I'd take that time as well lol. I can't believe how quick that came out!

  • @RagdollRacingInc
    @RagdollRacingInc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What mess you getting yourself in to now mate

  • @KnightRider46
    @KnightRider46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Actually most of the engineering was done by Rover initially
    BMW just updated it 😇

    • @MrDuncl
      @MrDuncl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Mini was the only bit of Rover BMW really wanted, especially since most of the other Rover cars were based on Hondas.

  • @tatdexter2334
    @tatdexter2334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My God! He IS a Ninja!! I just finished a clutch change on my R56 where I measured progress in days rather than hours + minutes.

  • @mchuo7834
    @mchuo7834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember spending 4 or 5 hours on doing radiator and brakes on my 05 cooper base. Ninja just pulled an engine in an hour and half. He knows what he is doing

  • @stevebiron
    @stevebiron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    everytime Hoovie talks to Ninja he should add 5 minutes

  • @puerabusus9396
    @puerabusus9396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Haven't finished the video and I can already tell it's going to be for some tiny valve seal or something buried way below the engine.

    • @olliewebbuk
      @olliewebbuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well it is a Chrysler engine.

    • @jakecletus2824
      @jakecletus2824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olliewebbuk no that's Mercedes this is a bmw product

    • @olliewebbuk
      @olliewebbuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakecletus2824 MINIs didn’t have BMW engines until the F56 chassis onward. This MINI has Brazilian-made Chrysler engine, the next generation had Peugeot engines. The Cooper S engine now is the B48 that you’d find in a new 320i.
      So no, you’re very wrong, look it up. This first Generation of new MINI wasn't really developed by BMW, but by Rover on behalf of BMW.

    • @jakecletus2824
      @jakecletus2824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olliewebbuk well I learned something new,

  • @CoolVIguy
    @CoolVIguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your best video so far Ty...great edits and very creative.