Your title shoud be "Keen the Master Mechanic and Restorer" I was in shcck and awe and aim to do simular to my 320d E92 M Sport, what a fantastic Job honestly! 💯
Hi and thanks for the nice comments. I will upload a new 3hr long video before the end of this week. It covers all the work on the BMW F10 with the N57 diesel engine. I have been editing for several days so I hope people will appreciate and enjoy it. A lot of work went into it.💪🏻🤝🏻
@@andrewburford4961 I have loads of content on the renault trafic vivaro platform. I did a full engine rebuild which I have documented in great detail and just need to edit the footage.🤝🏻
My vivaro b keeps passing it's MOT but I'm convinced my shocks are shot on all four corners. It's on 200k+ miles and original shocks. Definitely gonna tackle this over the next few days and see if there's an improvement, and if so, do my front ones next.
@@Nutberg20 to be honest you should put a plank of soft wood if placing under the axle to spread the weight. Try places close to the suspension bolts joints as it will be more ridgid. Try one side at the time. Hope this helps
Another great video! What paint did you use on the rear axel? I’m planning a similar restoration on my van and would like to paint it to protect from rust.
I used Rust converter on the bare metal 1st then POR15 grey paint. Por15 is not cheap but 1 tin of 100ml will do the job. Thanks for watching and for your comment🤝
@@themetalbracketcompany No worries at all. See this link, they have these kits and this should allow to do that job with this kit. POR15 is the best product your money can buy as far as I am aware www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312573611218?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=epBtBJwIRGq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RwAnBlHgT8-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
It is best to drop both sides but you might get away with just one side and put a bit of pressure on it to twist it a bit. If you can afford replace both. Best of luck
Hi! nice video! (helpfull) Do you know if there is a softer shocks or springs..? i mean.. i have "combi" version.. (3 seats front,3 back.. and no windows on rear sides..) and i think maybe, "passenger" version have the suspension,softer than mine... thanks in advance! Regards!
Hi Mine is a commercial van and I put Febi heavy duty springs at the back. I noticed the original were much thinner and broke due to this. In your case search the web and local shops and compare the original with the new ones you get if you want softer suspension go for thinner springs. Not sure about scocks. Mine were shot so I just got what was available in my locar parts shop
Yes, they are actually stronger. The only reason the manufacturers don't use them as they are more expensive. You find more stainless steel on the high end vehicles
Another easy little job! Makes so much difference when you’ve got the right tools!
@@Nutberg20 Thanks buddy🤝🏻
Your title shoud be "Keen the Master Mechanic and Restorer" I was in shcck and awe and aim to do simular to my 320d E92 M Sport, what a fantastic Job honestly! 💯
Hi and thanks for the nice comments. I will upload a new 3hr long video before the end of this week. It covers all the work on the BMW F10 with the N57 diesel engine. I have been editing for several days so I hope people will appreciate and enjoy it. A lot of work went into it.💪🏻🤝🏻
@@TheKeenMechanic Great will look forward to seeing uour skills in action! Amazing!
Good job especially the restoration what a big difference
Thanks buddy, I have currently removed the engine and gearbox and will be rebuilding them so I hope you enjoy the future videos
A well documented & good video. Thanks
@@andrewburford4961 I have loads of content on the renault trafic vivaro platform. I did a full engine rebuild which I have documented in great detail and just need to edit the footage.🤝🏻
My vivaro b keeps passing it's MOT but I'm convinced my shocks are shot on all four corners. It's on 200k+ miles and original shocks. Definitely gonna tackle this over the next few days and see if there's an improvement, and if so, do my front ones next.
Same as mine. Never failed mot but they were all shot. You will feel the difference after🤝
Still Excellent , Thanks again👍
Thanks buddy
Quick question about lifting the rear of my Vivaro. Where is best to place the trolley so I can get an axle stand under the jack point? Thanks
@@Nutberg20 to be honest you should put a plank of soft wood if placing under the axle to spread the weight. Try places close to the suspension bolts joints as it will be more ridgid. Try one side at the time. Hope this helps
Another great video! What paint did you use on the rear axel? I’m planning a similar restoration on my van and would like to paint it to protect from rust.
I used Rust converter on the bare metal 1st then POR15 grey paint. Por15 is not cheap but 1 tin of 100ml will do the job. Thanks for watching and for your comment🤝
@@TheKeenMechanic Thanks, I’ll look into getting that. I appreciate you replying to me as well. Keep up the good work 👍
@@themetalbracketcompany No worries at all. See this link, they have these kits and this should allow to do that job with this kit. POR15 is the best product your money can buy as far as I am aware
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312573611218?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=epBtBJwIRGq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RwAnBlHgT8-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@TheKeenMechanic That’s great, thanks very much for your help 👍
How did you get your van up on to those axle stands?
Hi, if you look under the van I have a mid rise scissor lift 😉
@@TheKeenMechanic I noticed that as I watched the rest of the video 😄
@@bespokedfurniture Thanks for your message anyway. Hope you like the content and find it helpful🤝
Perfect 😍👍🏼🤩
Thank you buddy
NEED DO ONE ON MINE , DO YOU NEED DROP BOTH shock absorbers ? THZ
It is best to drop both sides but you might get away with just one side and put a bit of pressure on it to twist it a bit. If you can afford replace both. Best of luck
@@TheKeenMechanic thank you for the reply mate cheers think i will get both why i'm under. makes sense yes
@@lock411 No worries mate. Glad to be able to help you with what I can🔩🔧🤝
Hi! nice video! (helpfull)
Do you know if there is a softer shocks or springs..? i mean.. i have "combi" version.. (3 seats front,3 back.. and no windows on rear sides..) and i think maybe, "passenger" version have the suspension,softer than mine...
thanks in advance!
Regards!
Hi
Mine is a commercial van and I put Febi heavy duty springs at the back. I noticed the original were much thinner and broke due to this. In your case search the web and local shops and compare the original with the new ones you get if you want softer suspension go for thinner springs. Not sure about scocks. Mine were shot so I just got what was available in my locar parts shop
@@TheKeenMechanic hi! ok thanks a lot for your answer!!
@@ZeroGMVideos No problem. Happy to help
Where did you get the bolts for The rear shocks? Asking for a friend😂
@@FixyRascal The main dealer should have them if you can't find from a local breaker or ebay. These things happen🤣
My top bolts are seized solid and won't loosen, what do you suggest?
I suggest gas torch until the nut is red hot and after that use a large breaker bar and it will come off
@@TheKeenMechanic ty for the video and the reply, finally got them off and new ones on
@@KarlGreenwood-v6z Nice one. Glad to hear you got sorted
Place the springs the other way up, this allows mud and grim from the road to pass thru the spring.. vauxhall
Thanks for sharing. 🤝🏻
Are stainless bolts strong enough?
Yes, they are actually stronger. The only reason the manufacturers don't use them as they are more expensive. You find more stainless steel on the high end vehicles
Where can you get stainless steel bolts from?
Ebay. Or just google the size you need. Most are M6/M8 bolts