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Absolutely amazing video, really appreciate not cutting the struggles out. I spent the afternoon removing mine today while I await new springs in the post and realised this isn't going to be an easy job as it was hard enough removing a shortened broken one. Wish me luck when the springs arrive as I'll have this video in mind 😂
Evening Mark I'll offer no mechanical advice as you know what your doing (albeit it WORRYINGLY UNSAFELY here) and advice has been given in other comments here. But I've just watched it TWICE for the FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT ...... ABSOLUTE QUALITY WATCHING A NORMALLY LEVEL HEADED MALE GOING THROUGH A MINI BRAIN EXPLOSION 😂😂😂😂😂😂 As I've said to you previously leaving the original audio IN is worth its weight in gold. Knowing how frustrating spannering is I was literally laughing out loud, at one point my Wife asked me what i was watching. #freddyfocus all the way! Keep em coming Mark. Alan L200
@@CoatsandGaiters Now. Now Don't be too harsh on #freddyfocus That vehicle is DEFINITELY going to surprise you when you present him for his MOT I'm saying 2 or 3 MINOR advisories if that #boldprediction #freddyfocus Absolutely Mark. Original sound clips do enhance the video as we're getting the full experience. That doesn't mean I'm being detrimental to your voice over parts. They're usually so information packed to highlight certain points so they should be kept to. There's my bit of seriousness for this evening. As you've probably gleaned from my comments by now Mark, I don't usually do serious! Have a great week Mark. Stay lucky. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Alan L200
Hi!, would there be enough leverage to insert spring if you were able to remove bolts connected to brake system and roll bar? My nuts that connect the control arm towards the centre of the car look scary. But it looks like the control arm pivots once tire side stuff is disconnected. BTW thanks for the bit where you highlighted the parts in red. Makes me think I know what I am talking about now!!!
The rust on these cars is unreal isn't it. Everything just corrodes to bits. I never had any luck undoing any of them and the fear is the metal is soft and can easily twist.
I think that you really needed a (very expensive) internal spring compressor. Faced with this situation, I think I would have compressed the spring as usual, but then fashioned a device with some 16mm threaded bar, to hold the compression on from the inside, whilst installing.
I will have to take a look at those then, I didn't know they made internal compressors. Really I should have just ordered some new bolts for £32 and not been a tight ass lol
Last time it happened to me the car had been by the sea good old sea air got one here for back springs can I put your name down for it as you are a expert now.
I know what you mean got a focus 2207 flat battery after two days it was driving me mad it turned out be the radio draining the battery put a new s/hand one in happy days again so watch out for that.
There are 2 types of in situ spring compressors to make this sort of job easier. First is the telescopic type that you used to use on the old Mercs Second is basically a portable version of a "safe" spring compressor. Nielsen CT1792 is the part number. Cheaper versions are available, ive just said that one for easier reference
Much appreciated again Sammy. Will take a look. Most tools I buy are from eBay secondhand. I enjoy buying them, showing them working on here and often selling them back on if I’m unlikely to use it much.
Just had a look Sammy and it looks like the one I used to have ruclips.net/video/-xWpm65E-Lc/видео.html I sold it as I found it awkward to use. I don't think that would have got in such a tight space either as the one I had was very bulky.
@@CoatsandGaiters Ah I see. Yes that one does look a bit bulky, I've borrowed one before (I normally use my freestanding one or come up with _something_ when needed!) And it wasn't as bulky as that. It might have helped to compress it in the middle similar to what you did with the straps. Then it should have cleared the trailing arm but then it might have got stuck when trying to release it. Hey ho, it's done now! :)
@@CoatsandGaiters When I do these Ford springs I just undo that lower hub bolt, whatever it takes to do it, and replace the bolt(s) and arm if needed. But fair play to you for getting it done! I'd definitely not be as brave as you though by using those straps. I've had a spring let go on me before and it was enough of a wake up call!
@@sammytheseal2307 Like you say I should have just ordered some new bolts and accepted the old ones were past it. I'm so reluctant to spend money on this Ford until it has an MOT certificate. My fear is I might be buying a lot of parts for a car that is too far gone.
Briljant video Mark. Don't get me wrong, I feel your pain but the raw uncut audio made me laugh out loud. "Even my Allegro was better than this" 😂 I do think you should try to get a MOT and sell it on to hopefully get your money back. This car will never be fun to work on, ever.
So pleased you enjoyed it. I thought I can do this uncut version and do a more educational one from it for a more concise video for people actually needing to do the job.
@@CoatsandGaiters no you got the wrong end of the stick the pepper pot name came from the fact the wheeltrims looked like pepper pots nothing to do with rusting
I knew someone would say that haha there's always one lol It was the spring and/or my shoes on the rubber matting. I did hear it while editing and knew that I hadn't at the time otherwise I would have removed the sound lol.
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If you click "SHOW MORE" in the description above your be able to see Links to the Tools 🔧🔨🔧 I use. Also Clickable Chapters📋 📙 throughout the video and other Links 🎬 that may be of interest. I've had a few viewers request where they can buy the tools they see in some of my videos but it's not very clear that the "SHOW MORE" tab has a lot of information in that may be of interest. Admittedly the amazon links are associated with me and I would earn a small commission which helps towards keeping the channel funded.
Absolutely amazing video, really appreciate not cutting the struggles out. I spent the afternoon removing mine today while I await new springs in the post and realised this isn't going to be an easy job as it was hard enough removing a shortened broken one. Wish me luck when the springs arrive as I'll have this video in mind 😂
Thank you for that. Just go very careful if your doing it this way though as it's not the safest really.
Evening Mark
I'll offer no mechanical advice as you know what your doing (albeit it WORRYINGLY UNSAFELY here) and advice has been given in other comments here.
But I've just watched it TWICE for the FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT ...... ABSOLUTE QUALITY WATCHING A NORMALLY LEVEL HEADED MALE GOING THROUGH A MINI BRAIN EXPLOSION 😂😂😂😂😂😂
As I've said to you previously leaving the original audio IN is worth its weight in gold.
Knowing how frustrating spannering is I was literally laughing out loud, at one point my Wife asked me what i was watching.
#freddyfocus all the way!
Keep em coming Mark.
Alan L200
Glad you enjoyed Alan. I was thinking about what you said. So thought what the hell. I do hate this Ford though.
@@CoatsandGaiters Now. Now
Don't be too harsh on #freddyfocus
That vehicle is DEFINITELY going to surprise you when you present him for his MOT
I'm saying 2 or 3 MINOR advisories if that
#boldprediction #freddyfocus
Absolutely Mark. Original sound clips do enhance the video as we're getting the full experience.
That doesn't mean I'm being detrimental to your voice over parts. They're usually so information packed to highlight certain points so they should be kept to.
There's my bit of seriousness for this evening.
As you've probably gleaned from my comments by now Mark, I don't usually do serious!
Have a great week Mark.
Stay lucky. Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Alan L200
@@GrandadPunchy I will hold you to that on the MOT Alan. I'm really reluctant to spend the £50 on the MOT fee for fear of loosing £50.
you said its not fun but watching you was great fun
Haha that's good then as I thought I had an entertainment factor of zero lol
Hi!, would there be enough leverage to insert spring if you were able to remove bolts connected to brake system and roll bar? My nuts that connect the control arm towards the centre of the car look scary. But it looks like the control arm pivots once tire side stuff is disconnected. BTW thanks for the bit where you highlighted the parts in red. Makes me think I know what I am talking about now!!!
The rust on these cars is unreal isn't it. Everything just corrodes to bits. I never had any luck undoing any of them and the fear is the metal is soft and can easily twist.
(Never ever having a Ford again)😂 how many times I have said those words when working on mine 😅
Haha !! I've already gone back on it as I'm hell bent on keeping this damn car now if I get it through an MOT.
well done
Thank you Mark.
I think that you really needed a (very expensive) internal spring compressor. Faced with this situation, I think I would have compressed the spring as usual, but then fashioned a device with some 16mm threaded bar, to hold the compression on from the inside, whilst installing.
I will have to take a look at those then, I didn't know they made internal compressors. Really I should have just ordered some new bolts for £32 and not been a tight ass lol
Well done Mark
Wouldn’t it have been a little easier if you carefully applied some heat.
Thank you and your right. I should have driven it to a remote location and got the matches out.
Last time it happened to me the car had been by the sea good old sea air got one here for back springs can I put your name down for it as you are a expert now.
Thank you. If only I was an expert lol, When your hand is forced you just have to have a go and try to succeed.
I know what you mean got a focus 2207 flat battery after two days it was driving me mad it turned out be the radio draining the battery put a new s/hand one in happy days again so watch out for that.
@@jeffmee763 thank you for the heads up. So far so good. Road noise is a bit higher than my Laguna but far better suited to B roads
There are 2 types of in situ spring compressors to make this sort of job easier.
First is the telescopic type that you used to use on the old Mercs
Second is basically a portable version of a "safe" spring compressor. Nielsen CT1792 is the part number. Cheaper versions are available, ive just said that one for easier reference
Much appreciated again Sammy. Will take a look. Most tools I buy are from eBay secondhand. I enjoy buying them, showing them working on here and often selling them back on if I’m unlikely to use it much.
Just had a look Sammy and it looks like the one I used to have ruclips.net/video/-xWpm65E-Lc/видео.html I sold it as I found it awkward to use. I don't think that would have got in such a tight space either as the one I had was very bulky.
@@CoatsandGaiters Ah I see. Yes that one does look a bit bulky, I've borrowed one before (I normally use my freestanding one or come up with _something_ when needed!) And it wasn't as bulky as that.
It might have helped to compress it in the middle similar to what you did with the straps. Then it should have cleared the trailing arm but then it might have got stuck when trying to release it.
Hey ho, it's done now! :)
@@CoatsandGaiters When I do these Ford springs I just undo that lower hub bolt, whatever it takes to do it, and replace the bolt(s) and arm if needed.
But fair play to you for getting it done! I'd definitely not be as brave as you though by using those straps. I've had a spring let go on me before and it was enough of a wake up call!
@@sammytheseal2307 Like you say I should have just ordered some new bolts and accepted the old ones were past it. I'm so reluctant to spend money on this Ford until it has an MOT certificate. My fear is I might be buying a lot of parts for a car that is too far gone.
Briljant video Mark.
Don't get me wrong, I feel your pain but the raw uncut audio made me laugh out loud. "Even my Allegro was better than this" 😂
I do think you should try to get a MOT and sell it on to hopefully get your money back. This car will never be fun to work on, ever.
So pleased you enjoyed it. I thought I can do this uncut version and do a more educational one from it for a more concise video for people actually needing to do the job.
My Datsun 100a built in 1975 is less rusty than that
I can well believe it and they used to called Datsuns 'pepperpots' for rusting so much.
@@CoatsandGaiters no you got the wrong end of the stick the pepper pot name came from the fact the wheeltrims looked like pepper pots nothing to do with rusting
@@MrTwisted1977 oh !!! I was 14 when I heard the term and just assumed.
Did u fart at 7.03
I knew someone would say that haha there's always one lol It was the spring and/or my shoes on the rubber matting. I did hear it while editing and knew that I hadn't at the time otherwise I would have removed the sound lol.