I'm a mechanic and I know exactly what you mean, sometimes after I've done a job such as brakes and I know I've tightened all the bolts i'll still go out with a spanner and check them...just in case.. I think people in general don't realise the responsibility that mechanics have to make sure that peoples cars are safe after they've worked on them, when i stop and think about it the thought of making a mistake and someone having an accident after i've worked on their car makes me shudder, great video, Thanks
Yup, been on the tools for 40 years and still have that sinking feeling from time to time. Well worth checking for peace of mind and shows that you care about your work. Steve.
As an aircraft Techie, I've had that before. We write up what we've done on a job card at the end of each task, so hopefully I don't get that dreaded feeling when you get home. 🙂
"Ever since you did my timing chain my tripod has broken" 😂 Great job Steve, even if you had to strip it back down again! Always better to be safe than sorry though!
Been a mechanic for 42 years been there a few times. great when you go to bed thinking about jobs...Normal people dont under stand a mechanic world HA HA would not change it for the world.. keep up the great work..
I used to work for a Volvo-Penta agent.. So I'd removed a gearbox from a sailing boat in Chichester Marina. This entaied removing the water cooled exhaust ( for access) and the water inlet pipe from the sea-cock...Took the box to the van, fitted a new cone and shoe (selector) took the box back, refitted and test run it. Job done, home for Beer o'clock. So that night I'm in the shower and I do not remember refitting the jubilee clips to the inlet water or turning off the water.... so an hour later at 01:00 in the morning I've got my wife to drive me back the 25 miles to the marina to find not only had I done up the 2x jubilees on the intake, I'd also replaced the fire protection over the pipe, lock-wired it on and tyrapped the electrical bonding cable to it.. Dohhh.!
It's nuts mate, how can you not remember doing all that? But it happens and quite often too. The amount of times I've had to go back and recheck something only to find out it's ok. Sump plugs is the common one. I know I've done it because the spanner is back in my box and not on the oil drainer, I still have to reckeck though.
As a technician in the marine field for 50 years that oh shot wake up thought cuts to the quick. You do become a robot at times and even though it is second nature the little doubts/ second thoughts appear now and again. Long hours and repetitive Jobs can be a bugger. As I got closer to retirement I became very wary of what I was doing to make sure it was right. Hat of to you Steve mate. Love your videos.
I think as I'm getting older it's getting worse and every time I recheck, I've done it but cannot for the life of me remember. Having your time monitored doesn't help either.
@@pistonbroke Totally agree there Steve. My job started when the ship docked and was usually the last one off before it sailed. In the old days we had days and only component repairs. At the end we were lucky if we had 8 hours, for a container ship, and no help from anyone. I loved my job but software killed it for me. Sometimes a software update for a radar could mean having to update all the other bits that talked to it. Manufacturers would pull software updates out of nowhere when you thought you were done. Even the younger guys struggle. Your anxiety level can rise as you get older too. Like you I have many lost hours of sleep before and after a job. Hang in there. Take care Bill
Greetings sir, I feel in touch. It happens to me haha, every night I go to bed and remember all process done at day and as you said done like a robot and thats why dont remember torque a bolt!! Then cant sleep in peace .
How many miles had this engine done? By look of Cam area, it looks to have had reasonable maintanance, yet the chain has stretched like a rubber band... Quality that poor or???
My brother in law who had a Land Rover Discovery at the time took it for a service on travelling up the road he there was a rattle and the steering loose when he got out and check the wheels both front wheels the nuts were lose. My old vw polo went in for a service at the dealership after I got home I check under the bonnet and oil filler cap was off and left in the front Scuttle the was oil everywhere I got two free service out of it my current car is now serviced at my local independent mechanics he treats mine and my wife’s car if they were his own
I've seen stuff like that where cars have been to other garages. Gives all technicians a bad name when some don't care about their work. I absolutely have to double check everything for my own peace of mind.
In your experience if the chain on one of these has stretched to the point it won't start, will the valves or pistons be damaged? Also what's purpose of that white plastic sleeve in end of camshaft?
I've seen one where the valves were bent. The white sleeve directs the oil into the vvt sprocket, without it the timing will be all over the place and the engine will run rough and lack power.
Yes I have seen it once before. Rain water doesn't usually get into that area so I can only assume the engine has been pressure washed or the car has been through deep water.
looks like good Mitsubishi sealant to me lol and for the same very reason I could never be airplane technician would be for ever worrying everything is torqued correct I think sleep would be impossible some quality materials these mg timing sprockets how that even ran
The sealant is called Dirko from euro car parts. Same stuff as Mitsi but a tenth of the price. Na I couldn't do planes either, they don't understand the concept of coasting to the side of the road.
@@pistonbroke bk in 2013 I was asked bye workshop controll get that kia sedona in wip engine out fix crank and put it back in a said mate am going to Vegas in couple of days I don't think it can be turned around and it wasn't I had the engine back in and master tech had to finish I was off to be wed to my lovely wife and of to Vegas on honeymoon 3 weeks later and bk to kia 7yr warranty he'll lol and I'm getting the feeling the master tech no to happy a said what's ya crabbit about he said see you you never put the hose clamp under the inlet manifold to the end of the pipe so we built the rest up and it leaked I said at least you spotted it I wouldn't have managed from Vegas lol I would have been terrible upset with myself if I wasn't but like you and every other decent mechanic I would have went and corrected my error never assume anything in this trade know for sure or learn the hard way 😉
@@pistonbroke s just a quick question I did the timing chain everything was perfect the timing everything was good the car drove 100 miles and started to hear the timing chain rattle again but it's getting abit louder the more it's driven would this be the cause of a faulty tensioner
Sounds like the evaporator might be leaking. Don't use the air con and get it checked out asap, you don't want to be breathing refrigerant in, nasty stuff!
I'm a mechanic and I know exactly what you mean, sometimes after I've done a job such as brakes and I know I've tightened all the bolts i'll still go out with a spanner and check them...just in case..
I think people in general don't realise the responsibility that mechanics have to make sure that peoples cars are safe after they've worked on them, when i stop and think about it the thought of making a mistake and someone having an accident after i've worked on their car makes me shudder, great video, Thanks
Absolutely appreciate your honesty and Frankness in every episode.
Well done for covering such a wide variety of topics.
Thanks 👍
Yup, been on the tools for 40 years and still have that sinking feeling from time to time. Well worth checking for peace of mind and shows that you care about your work. Steve.
Mate, I wouldn't be able to sleep if I didn't recheck.
As an aircraft Techie, I've had that before. We write up what we've done on a job card at the end of each task, so hopefully I don't get that dreaded feeling when you get home. 🙂
Honest man Steve need more mechanics like ypurself great job I will be coming to you for my job on the car
Great Video guys. I have just bought a 2024 MG3, so now I have an idea what the top end looks like. Thank you. Brisbane Australia
Retired mechanic couldn't tell you how many times I had them thoughts well done for voicing it on your channel lol 🤔😁👍
"Ever since you did my timing chain my tripod has broken" 😂 Great job Steve, even if you had to strip it back down again! Always better to be safe than sorry though!
I wont sleep if I don't recheck something. It really plays on my mind.
Mechanics have a stressful job and are rarely appreciated.Love your vids.
I give my mechanic a tip and even bottles of wine, mind you he is so worth it.
Been a mechanic for 42 years been there a few times. great when you go to bed thinking about jobs...Normal people dont under stand a mechanic world HA HA would not change it for the world.. keep up the great work..
The mind never switches off.
Top guy on wot you do well done mate proper mechanic
I used to work for a Volvo-Penta agent.. So I'd removed a gearbox from a sailing boat in Chichester Marina. This entaied removing the water cooled exhaust ( for access) and the water inlet pipe from the sea-cock...Took the box to the van, fitted a new cone and shoe (selector) took the box back, refitted and test run it. Job done, home for Beer o'clock.
So that night I'm in the shower and I do not remember refitting the jubilee clips to the inlet water or turning off the water.... so an hour later at 01:00 in the morning I've got my wife to drive me back the 25 miles to the marina to find not only had I done up the 2x jubilees on the intake, I'd also replaced the fire protection over the pipe, lock-wired it on and tyrapped the electrical bonding cable to it..
Dohhh.!
It's nuts mate, how can you not remember doing all that? But it happens and quite often too. The amount of times I've had to go back and recheck something only to find out it's ok. Sump plugs is the common one. I know I've done it because the spanner is back in my box and not on the oil drainer, I still have to reckeck though.
As a technician in the marine field for 50 years that oh shot wake up thought cuts to the quick. You do become a robot at times and even though it is second nature the little doubts/ second thoughts appear now and again. Long hours and repetitive Jobs can be a bugger. As I got closer to retirement I became very wary of what I was doing to make sure it was right. Hat of to you Steve mate. Love your videos.
I think as I'm getting older it's getting worse and every time I recheck, I've done it but cannot for the life of me remember. Having your time monitored doesn't help either.
@@pistonbroke Totally agree there Steve. My job started when the ship docked and was usually the last one off before it sailed. In the old days we had days and only component repairs. At the end we were lucky if we had 8 hours, for a container ship, and no help from anyone. I loved my job but software killed it for me. Sometimes a software update for a radar could mean having to update all the other bits that talked to it. Manufacturers would pull software updates out of nowhere when you thought you were done. Even the younger guys struggle. Your anxiety level can rise as you get older too. Like you I have many lost hours of sleep before and after a job. Hang in there. Take care Bill
Well that is not good when that happens and oh yes it's happened to me a few times 😂😂😂 you are great to whatch cheers Paul
Greetings sir, I feel in touch. It happens to me haha, every night I go to bed and remember all process done at day and as you said done like a robot and thats why dont remember torque a bolt!! Then cant sleep in peace .
great vid very helpful, thank you, how much does it cost approx to have a timing chain replaced with the new kit
How many miles had this engine done? By look of Cam area, it looks to have had reasonable maintanance, yet the chain has stretched like a rubber band... Quality that poor or???
47,000. Early models suffered badly with chains stretching and jumping. 2016 models onwards the problem was sorted and they don't go wrong.
My brother in law who had a Land Rover Discovery at the time took it for a service on travelling up the road he there was a rattle and the steering loose when he got out and check the wheels both front wheels the nuts were lose. My old vw polo went in for a service at the dealership after I got home I check under the bonnet and oil filler cap was off and left in the front Scuttle the was oil everywhere I got two free service out of it my current car is now serviced at my local independent mechanics he treats mine and my wife’s car if they were his own
I've seen stuff like that where cars have been to other garages. Gives all technicians a bad name when some don't care about their work. I absolutely have to double check everything for my own peace of mind.
Good job sir ❤👍
Strange question but does the old inlet cam phaser pulley have a plastic insert originally?
Yes. If you leave it out it will run like shit.
In your experience if the chain on one of these has stretched to the point it won't start, will the valves or pistons be damaged?
Also what's purpose of that white plastic sleeve in end of camshaft?
I've seen one where the valves were bent. The white sleeve directs the oil into the vvt sprocket, without it the timing will be all over the place and the engine will run rough and lack power.
I went to one of these today miss firing, spark plug wells full of what I believe rain water is this something you have come across?
Yes I have seen it once before. Rain water doesn't usually get into that area so I can only assume the engine has been pressure washed or the car has been through deep water.
Thanks for your reply. I can relate 100% what you said at the end of this vid so glad I’m not the only one that does this drives me nuts.
looks like good Mitsubishi sealant to me lol and for the same very reason I could never be airplane technician would be for ever worrying everything is torqued correct I think sleep would be impossible some quality materials these mg timing sprockets how that even ran
The sealant is called Dirko from euro car parts. Same stuff as Mitsi but a tenth of the price. Na I couldn't do planes either, they don't understand the concept of coasting to the side of the road.
@@pistonbroke bk in 2013 I was asked bye workshop controll get that kia sedona in wip engine out fix crank and put it back in a said mate am going to Vegas in couple of days I don't think it can be turned around and it wasn't I had the engine back in and master tech had to finish I was off to be wed to my lovely wife and of to Vegas on honeymoon 3 weeks later and bk to kia 7yr warranty he'll lol and I'm getting the feeling the master tech no to happy a said what's ya crabbit about he said see you you never put the hose clamp under the inlet manifold to the end of the pipe so we built the rest up and it leaked I said at least you spotted it I wouldn't have managed from Vegas lol I would have been terrible upset with myself if I wasn't but like you and every other decent mechanic I would have went and corrected my error never assume anything in this trade know for sure or learn the hard way 😉
Would you recommend the MG brand? I'm thinking of the petrol suv model
Thanks
Yes I would, they're not bad cars.
question... is there more than 1 locking location on the flywheel for the crank position
Yes that's why you have to put the metal rods in the spark plug holes to make sure the crank is in the right place.
@@pistonbroke thanks i appreciate it first time working on a mg3
@@pistonbroke s just a quick question I did the timing chain everything was perfect the timing everything was good the car drove 100 miles and started to hear the timing chain rattle again but it's getting abit louder the more it's driven would this be the cause of a faulty tensioner
@@Neoxide I don't know. I've never had one go faulty.
No problem thanks anyway
ive got a mg3 it has a sweet but celery like smell when i turn on the aircon and doesnt run very cold, have u got any idea what this might be thanks
Sounds like the evaporator might be leaking. Don't use the air con and get it checked out asap, you don't want to be breathing refrigerant in, nasty stuff!
@pistonbroke you look like you do alot of the mg3 how can i contact you
Palye de chaine
Chinese Sheite!
Everything is made in China including the device you typed your stupid comment with.