So I just bought my first Mini, it's a 2008 with a blown motor. I paid a whopping 500 bucks for it. I picked the car up on Tuesday and tonight it sits the same as this one. I had never even sat in a Mini before this, and I owe it all to your videos Eric. I kid you not, I have watched this video every night over and over. When it's garage time I go out and go as far as I can remember until I forget what you did next, then I come back in and watch it again and go back out the next night. I think by the end I'll be able to do this one armed and blindfolded!
Eric, videos like this are where you shine the most. I love watching these instructional videos where you give us so much personality and helpful hints. Thank you brother, these help a lot!
I watched the first 25 seconds and thought to myself "Eric is going to use a can opener to get the engine out". I love these short clips from the mini series. JD
You all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can give me
There is an added benifit to filming a job, you can skim back through the raw footage later if you're not sure about something, your own video haynes manual. That came apart without tears, smashing job eric :-D. Woven seatbelts are very strong, i have mates that use them too.
The Seatbelt idea sounds and looks great! I bet its allso softer on the plastic parts then chaning would be. Thanks for the tip and the video! Cheers Timppa.
Another good video! While that engine bay seems very packed and complicated, it's not really that bad a job. I've discovered that it's usually easiest to remove an engine the opposite way that the factory installed it, which is what you've done here for the most part! Like you, I have a lift, which makes this kind of work much easier :)
It sure is a lot easier when you don’t have the front end, I do swap engines under recall sc147 for Kia and I have to take the hood off or sometimes I take the subframe out with the steering rack and get the engine from the bottom, my best time has been 2:45 minuets when taking out the 4 banger, the V6 and AWD not so much fun maybe 4:30 hours.
Looks like an knuckle busting bundle of joy. I was thinking at one time getting one of these but I think I’ll pass now. Please keep the vids on this beast coming.
Thank you very much for posting this video. I came here to see what a cheap 2K CL Mini needs in the way of grief, and watching you has caused me to pass. Gotta have a lift for that repair. I will stay bored with my 240 Volvo. Stay well.
Hi Eric! Have you ever done a video of removing a drivetrain with a fantry crane lifting the front of the car off the front subframe? Some folks prefer it, but it's all a matter of personal taste and using what you have. Great video man!
I have removed engines via the subframe in the past using a lift and a dolley. However, this engine/transmission doesn't use that style of support as you can see in the video.
I think I need some electric hand tools. You don't realize doing it, but wrenching everything out by hand makes a few hour job take a full day... or two. Even twisting as fast as you can, in an easily accessible place, a single bolt can take 5x longer. It adds up.
Did you watch the video or just comment? Also, please realize I was a flat rate mechanic fo years. I know how valuable time is. That said, thank you for your input.
Just noticed the 1 million subscribers, congratulations Eric, I know you worked hard for it and you most certainly deserve it! P.s. If it's your birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
One of the first jobs I had as an apprentice was a clutch on one of these, 7 years in and I wonder why this car didn’t put me off going into another trade. Good job I don’t think I made it look as easy haha
Seatbelts are CRAZY strong. They have to be. The testing on these things is amazing. The shock strength is beyond anything you would experience (and survive). Seen the testing before, and anybody that doubts their capability...yea. Would I pick up 2 ton with it? No...but that's what lifting straps are for.
Yeah, a seatbelt can easily lift the weight of an average car. It's not going to have any problems with an engine. Crash forces are absolutely immense.
Happy Memorial Day ERIC! hope its a safe one with you and yours. Asa non-mechanic/technician I enjoy watching you preform your skills and abilities. I'm poking fun t this series "format". If this was a true "MINI-SERIES", we would have a few seconds of VIDEO (not a thumbnail link) for the lost posting at the beginning and a "scenes from our next episode" at the end! Just having fun. . .KEEP ON. KEEPING ON!
I often organize parts on the ground in the same form as the part. If i am taking out a bumper/front end i lay out the bolts i the form of the bumper, so i know where each bolt was.
I may have missed it. Is there a sub frame that needs to be dropped before removing the motor? Fantastic videos by the way. I'm about to rebuild an R56/N18 motor that the previous owner over heated.
I agree - It happened to me. Hired a mechanic to rebuild a piece of heavy equipment. No problems he said. He knew where the bolts went. Well he quit before the job was completed. I have five gallon buckets full of bolts and such. The machine is pretty much scrap now.
You do have to be careful when using any kind of strap to pull or move engines. The one down side to straps/seat belts is they can get cut and tear/break. Seat belts are pretty tough but they can still get cut. I was recently loading a engine into a van when the strap I was using was cut by the sharp corner of a cylinder head. Which let the engine drop to ground and crush the sump on the oil pan. Luckily I was just lifting it when it happened so it was only about a foot and half off the ground. I prefer using chains but I was in a rush and didn't have a chain handy. Good tip on the fasteners/hardware. I like using small tool/tackle boxes or in a pinch even some zip lock bags to organize and store the hardware.
hey eric, you dont need to pull the metal retainers out of those electrical connectors like on the gearbox at 11:47. you can push them in and they will come off. working on euro cars every day here in the netherlands ;). great video!
for bolts and fasteners i would also reccomend bagging the bolts and parts from the different suff in there and making notes with marker on the bag.... it can become a tad more tedious but the end reward is that no bolts are "left over" in the assembly
Awesome! Many thanks for this video. I'm about to remove the engine from our son's Mini (in Lancashire, England). This is a great help. I'm most of the way through the front-end removal, thanks to your FIRST video. I take it the exhaust was already disconnected on yours?.........I didn't spot that part on the videos.
Ah the lovely THP engine ( Peugeot/ BMW engine as we know it over in England ) Timing chain kit , oil feed pipes ( the updated type that doesn't leak from the top 'swivel ' part on the banjo ) Also worth checking the inlet VVT pulley solenoid that's hidden behind the inlet to throttle body pipe, had a few bite me in the arse as they're known for breaking up and creating a misfire situation without fault codes. Inlet side of head also worth walnut blasting as they gum up bad
Eric! Assuming those plastic electrical plugs w/the metal clips are the same as the BMW plugs, you just need to squeeze them in. No need to remove the metal clip part. I learned the hard way....
You're correct - they are the same - you just squeeze/push the metal clip and then pull the connector to disconnect. To connect, you just push down the connector so you hear the click (it is the metal clip that goes over two small plastic tabs - one on each side). BMW used these for at least 40 years now (see them all the time on my E30 323i -85 for example).
I've replaced high pressure fuel pump son these cars twice now and I just used a ballpoint pen to depress the indent in the fuel line coupling. Never had issues with it leaking in my experience but better safe than sorry.
Eric, one topic I don't recall you tackling is the "while you are in there" mentality... particularly as it related to project cars. I find myself falling into this trap all the time with my projects... go in for one thing and find more - which you have spoken to the spend on the Fairmont. What I mean is more like, how do I feel good about not replacing everything when I have it loose/off. The logic of replacement always makes sense, so I find myself going all in all the time... as a professional, it might be easier to justify the limts (although you have spoken to the responsibility of a mechanic). I know we aren't watching live, but it relates to this project pretty well - just a thought and curiosity on my part.
Japanese cars = even metric sockets & torx, German cars = odd metric sockets, torx bits & manufacturer specific tools, American cars = LETS SPIN THAT ROULETTE WHEEL BABY!!!
That has camera isn't that bad of a idee, it beats moving the camera on a tripod around.I was considering doing that myself but was afraid it had too much movement. but it isn't that bad.
I was one of them. It's not so bad in this one, but in the one last week it was borderline motion-sickness inducing for me, and I'm normally pretty resistant to that. Are there cameras that have super aggressive image stabilization like the more recent iPhones have? Maybe you could use one of those so it doesn't appear quite so shaky.
I don't think it is the stabilizing. I think it is the fast head movement and sway. But you have great dynamic footage and that is awesome. I think this is a steep learning curve but if you master it you have great footage.
Da-n dude ,you gonna remember where all that stuff goes? Last engine I worked on was a "63" dodge slant six in the "70s", and thought that was hard. You should be working for NASA on a space project. Very entertaining great vids, your vids should be used in a trade school. Thanks for sharing.
Eric, long time watcher. Let me know when this Mini goes to market. I just recently got into an accident with my 2000 Jeep Cherokee and have always loved these mini’s.
Thank you for all the tips in replacing the timing chain and others. Could you please advise how can I determine the engine model? And getting the right replacement. Many thanks Mehdi
OK I am nearly 2 years late Eric but maybe I can help people. @ 11:53 you took out the wire clip to free the electric plug. Don't need to do that just push the clip IN and pull the plug off. Yep I learned the hard way after losing a wire clip ... Lovely clear presentation though mate well done. Oh and forgive me but those electrical connectors aren't German ...lol
I was thinking of picking up one of these as a bit of a project car to learn on. i found one locally that has intermittent power steering problems. Would changing out a PS pump be a reasonable job for a home DIY'er with standard tools?
Eric, I have the same vehicle (2010), and am going to need to pull the engine. I'm assuming the videos edited, so how much "labor time" actually went into doing the engine removal? You made this look EASY 😂 ... Great video!!!
It seem one of the most used and useful tools you use is the red pliers with the bent jaws, so what is the proper name and brand of those pliers and where can I get them. Many Thanks Stu.
Eric PLEASE HELP. At the 7:42 mark of your video you quickly disconnected a plug and it was so quick that I have no idea were it goes or what is it. I did the head gasket and valve job on this car for my daughter, HATE this car, and now I am not getting no spark. This is the only plug that I can't fin a connector for. PLEASE HELP
I was gonna ask @eric the car guy I have the same exact car besides the color how hard if I just wanted to remove and replace turbo would the removal process be so big or just front end removal needed
Hey Eric, is it possible to remove the engine by itself and not pull the transmission with it? I'm working on an R55 with an N18 (the process of disassembly of the front clip has been very similar to the N14 you depict in your videos, thankfully!). I have to replace the engine would prefer not to have to pull the axles if I don't have to. Thanks!!!
I found out that I have a 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop base model that was assembled in England. I was told that the UK engine version is different from the American engine version. Is this true? I've asked a few Euro engine spots about this and they seem just as confused. Please let me know, thank you.
*Eric do you think it's a common practice that a mechanic told me I have electronic power steering on my car when in fact I know it's hydrolic ps. Just so he didn't have to bother checking the ps fluid how lazy is that shit ? No wonder so many mechanics get a bad name.and its a big franchise cof safety centre where I take my car. Please don't ignore this question Eric.*
Eric, how long do you think it would take to remove the engine for someone doing this for the first time. I want to replace my 2007 (non turbo). Mini garage told me they would charge $6k to do it !!!! I already replace my 94 suzuki sidekick engine, but its very different !!!
Hey Eric! Did you do the engine rebuild yourself? Did you by chance replace the oil pump and/or the vacuum pump as a preventative maintenance? Do you recommend to do that if keeping the car as an everyday driver? Thanks!
i have a blown turbo and my cars been sitting for a year still paying on the damn thing looking for turbo replacements is a stigan vs borg werner a huge difference?
I called a parts place to get rotors and pads for my 2008 rav 4 . they asked me if it had 3rd row seating. my car is not equipped with the seat but does that really make any difference or is that just a selling point because of the potential extra weight they give you a bigger pad and rotor? Cause they are sold out of the ones with no third row seat and I want the parts if they will work
Sorry to disagree ErIc with the other comments I think this one isn't particularly well shot, it is helpful but I think it could have been much better for such a big job. If it was meant to be a detailed removal process I think it misses the mark imho. However you do a great job overall with your content, I also understand you have a business to run.
Ok so when replacing the engine do keep the same tranny? Bc my boss is telling me to see how to separate them, the engine's bad but it has a good transmission so how do we reconcile? Thank you
So I just bought my first Mini, it's a 2008 with a blown motor. I paid a whopping 500 bucks for it. I picked the car up on Tuesday and tonight it sits the same as this one. I had never even sat in a Mini before this, and I owe it all to your videos Eric. I kid you not, I have watched this video every night over and over. When it's garage time I go out and go as far as I can remember until I forget what you did next, then I come back in and watch it again and go back out the next night. I think by the end I'll be able to do this one armed and blindfolded!
Eric, videos like this are where you shine the most. I love watching these instructional videos where you give us so much personality and helpful hints. Thank you brother, these help a lot!
I watched the first 25 seconds and thought to myself "Eric is going to use a can opener to get the engine out". I love these short clips from the mini series.
JD
Seatbelts are the best! I've cut out so many seatbelts for engine hauls and I've never had one let me down!
@Dean Sage no one cares
You all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Ian Jaiden Instablaster ;)
There is an added benifit to filming a job, you can skim back through the raw footage later if you're not sure about something, your own video haynes manual.
That came apart without tears, smashing job eric :-D.
Woven seatbelts are very strong, i have mates that use them too.
Honestly, I didn't think this car was all that difficult to work on. It looks so much worse that it is. As always, thank you for your comment.
Taking your time.
Wobbly sauce, is there any need to rush?
SO freakin' helpful, Eric! I'm doing this exact work on my 2008 Cooper S right now, and you've saved me SO many headaches!!!
The Seatbelt idea sounds and looks great! I bet its allso softer on the plastic parts then chaning would be. Thanks for the tip and the video! Cheers Timppa.
This series has been an absolute life saver! 10/10
Another good video! While that engine bay seems very packed and complicated, it's not really that bad a job. I've discovered that it's usually easiest to remove an engine the opposite way that the factory installed it, which is what you've done here for the most part! Like you, I have a lift, which makes this kind of work much easier :)
You're a mad genius, Eric!
I do not own a Mini and probably never will. But, I really enjoy your videos - nice to see your patience.
Thank you!
Whoever buys this car is basically going to get a new car. Hopefully they will appreciate all the work you put into it.
Man, I wish my cordless impact guns worked that good. Yours were freakin beasts! Broke those bolts loose like butter.
It sure is a lot easier when you don’t have the front end, I do swap engines under recall sc147 for Kia and I have to take the hood off or sometimes I take the subframe out with the steering rack and get the engine from the bottom, my best time has been 2:45 minuets when taking out the 4 banger, the V6 and AWD not so much fun maybe 4:30 hours.
I'm very glad you are still doing these videos. I'm learning so much from you. Thanks!
The most satisfying part of your videos are the sounds
Been looking forward to this series
bodgit and leggit garage I know you have.🤣🤣
Looks like an knuckle busting bundle of joy. I was thinking at one time getting one of these but I think I’ll pass now. Please keep the vids on this beast coming.
Can’t wait to see the rest of this series especially the installation of the engine! Great series Eric, keep it up!
Jeez where was I when battery powered wrenches worked so well? I feel so old school using air power. Great video yet again!
The Milwaukee stuff is awesome.
Thank you very much for posting this video. I came here to see what a cheap 2K CL Mini needs in the way of grief, and watching you has caused me to pass. Gotta have a lift for that repair. I will stay bored with my 240 Volvo. Stay well.
Hi Eric! Have you ever done a video of removing a drivetrain with a fantry crane lifting the front of the car off the front subframe? Some folks prefer it, but it's all a matter of personal taste and using what you have. Great video man!
I have removed engines via the subframe in the past using a lift and a dolley. However, this engine/transmission doesn't use that style of support as you can see in the video.
I think I need some electric hand tools.
You don't realize doing it, but wrenching everything out by hand makes a few hour job take a full day... or two. Even twisting as fast as you can, in an easily accessible place, a single bolt can take 5x longer. It adds up.
Did you watch the video or just comment? Also, please realize I was a flat rate mechanic fo years. I know how valuable time is. That said, thank you for your input.
@@ericthecarguy Pretty sure Oblithian was talking about his need for power tools...
Watching these videos gets my excited to work on my cars
Loving this series! Nice to see a german car in there even if it is a Mini. Feels like you're really coming back strong, glad your back!
Just noticed the 1 million subscribers, congratulations Eric, I know you worked hard for it and you most certainly deserve it!
P.s. If it's your birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thank you!
Looked like a tightly packed bowl of spaghetti. Dang well done navigating through there - seemingly seamless.
I enjoy watching you do this Mini Series despite the fact I don’t own a Mini.
One of the first jobs I had as an apprentice was a clutch on one of these, 7 years in and I wonder why this car didn’t put me off going into another trade. Good job I don’t think I made it look as easy haha
Seatbelts are CRAZY strong. They have to be. The testing on these things is amazing. The shock strength is beyond anything you would experience (and survive). Seen the testing before, and anybody that doubts their capability...yea. Would I pick up 2 ton with it? No...but that's what lifting straps are for.
Yeah, a seatbelt can easily lift the weight of an average car. It's not going to have any problems with an engine. Crash forces are absolutely immense.
Just used as seat belt to install a 5.2l into my dakota. held up perfectly fine. Best part, It doesn't scratch the pain on the engine or engine bay.
Happy Memorial Day ERIC! hope its a safe one with you and yours. Asa non-mechanic/technician I enjoy watching you preform your skills and abilities. I'm poking fun t this series "format". If this was a true "MINI-SERIES", we would have a few seconds of VIDEO (not a thumbnail link) for the lost posting at the beginning and a "scenes from our next episode" at the end! Just having fun. . .KEEP ON. KEEPING ON!
If I had more time to edit, I would have done just that.
I often organize parts on the ground in the same form as the part. If i am taking out a bumper/front end i lay out the bolts i the form of the bumper, so i know where each bolt was.
I may have missed it. Is there a sub frame that needs to be dropped before removing the motor? Fantastic videos by the way. I'm about to rebuild an R56/N18 motor that the previous owner over heated.
Another Great Video Eric. Tomorrow is my Birthday!
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I agree - It happened to me.
Hired a mechanic to rebuild a piece of heavy equipment.
No problems he said. He knew where the bolts went.
Well he quit before the job was completed.
I have five gallon buckets full of bolts and such.
The machine is pretty much scrap now.
You do have to be careful when using any kind of strap to pull or move engines. The one down side to straps/seat belts is they can get cut and tear/break. Seat belts are pretty tough but they can still get cut. I was recently loading a engine into a van when the strap I was using was cut by the sharp corner of a cylinder head. Which let the engine drop to ground and crush the sump on the oil pan. Luckily I was just lifting it when it happened so it was only about a foot and half off the ground. I prefer using chains but I was in a rush and didn't have a chain handy.
Good tip on the fasteners/hardware. I like using small tool/tackle boxes or in a pinch even some zip lock bags to organize and store the hardware.
Thank you for this series eric. Thank you for showing me that i shoud NEVEr get a mini
hey eric, you dont need to pull the metal retainers out of those electrical connectors like on the gearbox at 11:47. you can push them in and they will come off. working on euro cars every day here in the netherlands ;). great video!
When it is difficult to access the connector, like it was in this case, I find it easier to remove the clip than try and depress the tabs.
for bolts and fasteners i would also reccomend bagging the bolts and parts from the different suff in there and making notes with marker on the bag.... it can become a tad more tedious but the end reward is that no bolts are "left over" in the assembly
Excellent idea.
Awesome! Many thanks for this video. I'm about to remove the engine from our son's Mini (in Lancashire, England). This is a great help. I'm most of the way through the front-end removal, thanks to your FIRST video. I take it the exhaust was already disconnected on yours?.........I didn't spot that part on the videos.
it is a joy to see you work thanks for the videos
Wow Eric whoever gets this car is going to be extremely happy great video brother😎👊👍👍💜
Amazing..👍👍👍
just save in some boxes the bolts😅
how removal take hours /days??
Ah the lovely THP engine ( Peugeot/ BMW engine as we know it over in England )
Timing chain kit , oil feed pipes ( the updated type that doesn't leak from the top 'swivel ' part on the banjo )
Also worth checking the inlet VVT pulley solenoid that's hidden behind the inlet to throttle body pipe, had a few bite me in the arse as they're known for breaking up and creating a misfire situation without fault codes.
Inlet side of head also worth walnut blasting as they gum up bad
Eric! Assuming those plastic electrical plugs w/the metal clips are the same as the BMW plugs, you just need to squeeze them in. No need to remove the metal clip part. I learned the hard way....
You're correct - they are the same - you just squeeze/push the metal clip and then pull the connector to disconnect. To connect, you just push down the connector so you hear the click (it is the metal clip that goes over two small plastic tabs - one on each side).
BMW used these for at least 40 years now (see them all the time on my E30 323i -85 for example).
I've replaced high pressure fuel pump son these cars twice now and I just used a ballpoint pen to depress the indent in the fuel line coupling. Never had issues with it leaking in my experience but better safe than sorry.
Eric is awesome! Thank you for being you.
Eric, one topic I don't recall you tackling is the "while you are in there" mentality... particularly as it related to project cars. I find myself falling into this trap all the time with my projects... go in for one thing and find more - which you have spoken to the spend on the Fairmont. What I mean is more like, how do I feel good about not replacing everything when I have it loose/off. The logic of replacement always makes sense, so I find myself going all in all the time... as a professional, it might be easier to justify the limts (although you have spoken to the responsibility of a mechanic).
I know we aren't watching live, but it relates to this project pretty well - just a thought and curiosity on my part.
Give it time, the series isn't over yet.
Japanese cars = even metric sockets & torx, German cars = odd metric sockets, torx bits & manufacturer specific tools, American cars = LETS SPIN THAT ROULETTE WHEEL BABY!!!
That has camera isn't that bad of a idee, it beats moving the camera on a tripod around.I was considering doing that myself but was afraid it had too much movement. but it isn't that bad.
You have to be careful of the movement. I've had a lot of comments that people don't like it just for that reason.
I was one of them. It's not so bad in this one, but in the one last week it was borderline motion-sickness inducing for me, and I'm normally pretty resistant to that.
Are there cameras that have super aggressive image stabilization like the more recent iPhones have? Maybe you could use one of those so it doesn't appear quite so shaky.
I don't think it is the stabilizing. I think it is the fast head movement and sway. But you have great dynamic footage and that is awesome. I think this is a steep learning curve but if you master it you have great footage.
That is a nice camera, but I doubt it solves the rapid motions of head turning and swaying.
Da-n dude ,you gonna remember where all that stuff goes? Last engine I worked on was a "63" dodge slant six in the "70s", and thought that was hard. You should be working for NASA on a space project. Very entertaining great vids, your vids should be used in a trade school. Thanks for sharing.
Eric, long time watcher. Let me know when this Mini goes to market. I just recently got into an accident with my 2000 Jeep Cherokee and have always loved these mini’s.
Great video Dr.ETCG YOU ARE THE MAN.Keep those videos coming.PEACE
Thank you for all the tips in replacing the timing chain and others.
Could you please advise how can I determine the engine model? And getting the right replacement.
Many thanks Mehdi
ETCG - Eric The Car Genius🌟
You answered my question from the previous video at the end of this video.
It might be mini in size but it's a big job!
Great video eric as always
I'm loving the Mini series Eric. You should have your own TV show. When are you going to start on your dads truck?
Hi Eric, what camera are you using if you dont mind me asking, Cheers.
OK I am nearly 2 years late Eric but maybe I can help people. @ 11:53 you took out the wire clip to free the electric plug. Don't need to do that just push the clip IN and pull the plug off. Yep I learned the hard way after losing a wire clip ...
Lovely clear presentation though mate well done.
Oh and forgive me but those electrical connectors aren't German ...lol
Looks like the alternator is a bit of a hassle to get to if you were to replace it on that Mini Cooper.
Today I pulled the engine exactly like you did ( your video helped me a lot) but I disconnected the fuel line on the bottom of the car
@13:44 "So it doesn't come crashing down" That is ETCG foreshadowing at its best
Right?
Narrator: Little did he know, it would come crashing down
This car looks better than my Hyundai accent Verna produced by Tagaz in 2007. P.s. thanks for videos
I was thinking of picking up one of these as a bit of a project car to learn on. i found one locally that has intermittent power steering problems. Would changing out a PS pump be a reasonable job for a home DIY'er with standard tools?
Eric, I have the same vehicle (2010), and am going to need to pull the engine. I'm assuming the videos edited, so how much "labor time" actually went into doing the engine removal? You made this look EASY 😂 ... Great video!!!
Will this be same concept as to removing 2009 mini clubman? Thanks
taking pics on you phone/camera on dismantle is useful if the job is gonna be around for a while
Great tip.
general question..where is Camera Man Brian? Sorry if that has already been addressed elsewhere. Great series
Nice work Eric! Any chance u can omment on fixing a blown out cylinder heag freeze plug !? From 2013 N18 guy. Thanks!
Can you please do an update on that oddesey that has 1 year oil.
Damn, I just found out I suffer motion sickness while watching your video Eric, thanks 😅😅😅
Great video. Quick question for you. What reducers do you use in your torque wrenches and breaker bars? Mine keep snapping in my 1/2 inch.
Wow that motor is crammed in there !
It seem one of the most used and useful tools you use is the red pliers with the bent jaws, so what is the proper name and brand of those pliers and where can I get them. Many Thanks Stu.
Links in the description.
Eric PLEASE HELP. At the 7:42 mark of your video you quickly disconnected a plug and it was so quick that I have no idea were it goes or what is it. I did the head gasket and valve job on this car for my daughter, HATE this car, and now I am not getting no spark. This is the only plug that I can't fin a connector for. PLEASE HELP
Thanks I've learned a lot from your videos
If you can show how to change the injectors that would be great! They have a teflon seal apparently that needs a special bmw tool.
With your Immense knowledge of Honda motors. Replace it with a Honda K motor. Then it doesn’t need to be taken out again. Thanks for the great videos.
What do you have to remove the engine for?
I'm replacing the timing chain, the clutch, and also decarbonizing the intake valves.
I was gonna ask @eric the car guy I have the same exact car besides the color how hard if I just wanted to remove and replace turbo would the removal process be so big or just front end removal needed
Hello Eric, do you know how to remove the steering rack? Is it necessary to remove the subframe before??
great series the next series could be a suzuki Vitara or a Toyota?
Hey Eric, is it possible to remove the engine by itself and not pull the transmission with it? I'm working on an R55 with an N18 (the process of disassembly of the front clip has been very similar to the N14 you depict in your videos, thankfully!). I have to replace the engine would prefer not to have to pull the axles if I don't have to. Thanks!!!
Including the front end removal, how long did the removal take?
I found out that I have a 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop base model that was assembled in England. I was told that the UK engine version is different from the American engine version. Is this true? I've asked a few Euro engine spots about this and they seem just as confused. Please let me know, thank you.
*Eric do you think it's a common practice that a mechanic told me I have electronic power steering on my car when in fact I know it's hydrolic ps. Just so he didn't have to bother checking the ps fluid how lazy is that shit ? No wonder so many mechanics get a bad name.and its a big franchise cof safety centre where I take my car. Please don't ignore this question Eric.*
Eric, how long do you think it would take to remove the engine for someone doing this for the first time. I want to replace my 2007 (non turbo). Mini garage told me they would charge $6k to do it !!!!
I already replace my 94 suzuki sidekick engine, but its very different !!!
Are you going to clean the carbon from the valves?
Hey Eric! Did you do the engine rebuild yourself? Did you by chance replace the oil pump and/or the vacuum pump as a preventative maintenance? Do you recommend to do that if keeping the car as an everyday driver? Thanks!
i have a blown turbo and my cars been sitting for a year still paying on the damn thing looking for turbo replacements is a stigan vs borg werner a huge difference?
I think its the 6.4L Ford Powerstroke also has fuel lines like that, single use.
man, thats a lot of work
Pgcmoore how the hell could you remember how everything goes back together
I called a parts place to get rotors and pads for my 2008 rav 4 . they asked me if it had 3rd row seating. my car is not equipped with the seat but does that really make any difference or is that just a selling point because of the potential extra weight they give you a bigger pad and rotor? Cause they are sold out of the ones with no third row seat and I want the parts if they will work
Bolt “I hate it here! Can I be put onto the Fairmont?” LOL!
Sorry to disagree ErIc with the other comments I think this one isn't particularly well shot, it is helpful but I think it could have been much better for such a big job. If it was meant to be a detailed removal process I think it misses the mark imho. However you do a great job overall with your content, I also understand you have a business to run.
My 2013 F-150 has a y connector that's part of the upper radiator hose that's not serviceable at all. It blows chunks.
Ok so when replacing the engine do keep the same tranny? Bc my boss is telling me to see how to separate them, the engine's bad but it has a good transmission so how do we reconcile? Thank you