Restoring a TIRED Mini Cooper S 1275cc Engine - Will it Run? | Redline Rebuild Time-lapse
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- We may not be Michael Caine zipping through Turin, but we got plenty of thrills rebuilding this classic Austin Mini Cooper S. This little 1275cc engine from 1965 gave us our fair share of headaches as we worked through our restoration, but for Davin, that's just par for the course when you're constantly working on cars you aren't completely familiar with. And, at the end of the day, it's all worth it when you hear turn over and run at the end of a rebuild.
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I have trouble holding my fluids sometimes too
😂😂😂
Happens to the best of us.
I have trouble holding my fluids in
So I'm not the only one ! 🤣🤣🤣
Up you go
Favorite part of the Redline Rebuild is it isn't about LS swaps and big turbos; just bringing these nice examples back their former glory!
I totally agree!
Facts.
Definitely. Don’t get me wrong I love LS motors but I love original stuff even more
Definitely 😁
This is for mature audiences.
I'm sad knowing that this technology is going to become lost as everyone switches over to electric cars. For 3-5 generations, this has been something us like minded individuals have been into.
don’t drink the kool aid
at this point i'm kinda glad to be born in a third world country, electric cars would be commonplace in something like 1 or 2 generation after me bcs the infrastructure is not that developed yet so we still have a few decades to enjoy petrol cars
@@user-ef3om4jb6s You're talking about USA, right?
Electrikity cars are for the rich,,, even the hybrids are not for the poor. And while they go ok range is an issue. And tow??? Naah does not happen. So too take the boat to the river or sea, the caravan on holidays, tow your special interst vehicle or racecar they are totally useless. Maybe a 100k to a battery. That takes hours to charge!
Ditto for tens of thousands of trucks small to large
Then all the smog from the electricity grid, fugly windmills and fugly rooves with all the disposal dramas as they wear out.
Plus classic car owners are still going to drive them. Any Govt trying to ban petrol sales at a reasonable price will end up in huge trouble. As has happened in Eastern Europe very recently.
As a car dealer I simply will refuse these expensive very high maintenance toys. Tesla seems to have the suckers however with used cars that are not really good. And I am far from unusual. Dont need the inevitable warranty claims.
Guess what electric powered vehicles Still take petroleum to power in the end it won't be happening anytime soon. Like the guy said don't drink the Kool aid man
The videography in this video is insane! Big shoutout o the editing team!! Davin always gets everything running and that's also a huge satisfaction. I can't wait to see a new project.
Engine started on Sat Jan 15 1:33am and this is posted on Tues Jan 18th... Nice job guys!
Gotta do what you gotta do!
Camera man is a pure genius as usual.
I am constantly amazed at Davin's ability to keep all the parts in all the assemblies straight. Well done.
Awesome timelapse rebuild video as always!
It's nice to see classic engines get a new lease of life. Keep up the awesome work.^^
I'd forgotten that we used to call them "sewing machine" engines. Now I remember why. Excellent filming and thanks for reviving the memories of making a cantankerous little engine work in a dimly lit little shed in the middle of nowhere. Fun times!
I always tune in for the great projects and I am constantly amazed at the high quality production, your media team is really fantastic! Love everything about your shows, great quality and great tech, perfect!
Thank you for using British racing green! I grew up in the shadow of the Cowley plant where most of the 1275 engines were made. So glad to see them still going strong all over the world.
Nice build and you guys always do some incredible work!! A job well done!! :)
Great job guys and the fact he was not ashamed to admit that there was a couple of set backs is honest and humble. It's hard to find mechanics you can trust now a days...
In real time Davin is awesome, but in time lapse he goes to super awesome.
This has become one of my favorite channels. Outstanding production and Davin is such a likable guy. And fantastic mechanic ofcorse. Would love if you guys did more vintage motorcycles like the Harley Davidson Ironhead you did. That was just fantastic!
The riming issues you had is what i'm thinkin is happenin with my small block chev. Great rebuild!
I remember being just 18 [80s] And building my 1st Mini with an 1275GT Engine. Those WERE THE DAYS.
Did they ever figure out what was the point/cause behind those grooves that were dug into the block where it mates to the head?
Not really. Machine shop guys think somebody gouged it with a pry bar or something when they were removing the heads.
My dad set me on the fender of our 1959 Sunbeam Rapier to watch while he adjusted the valves. I watched and learned by the age of 7 how to do that work, forever instilling in me the desire to work on all things mechanical.
I helped my Dad rebuild the manual transmission on his 1956 Ford Custom. I was about 8. My first task, cleaning the case in & out, then gears. I already had a photographic memory, him, not so much. But together, we made it !
Sweet memory of my Hero !
We want Cammisa!
I hope there will be a test drive Davin.
Nice resuscitation on an original mini.
Cheers 🇨🇦
Snowy test drive coming soon!
Парни, вы делаете огромную и сложную работу. У вас крутой канал и классные видео. Могли бы вы отремонтировать старую Audi ? Очень интересно было бы посмотреть.
Love the attention to detail on this engine fully original looks amazing would love to see you do the hole car body with nice arches on it and ghosted checker roof great video 👌
This is a awesome rebuild and a great looking job thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you all keep up the great work
I could sit around all day and watch these time-lapses. Excellent work as usual!
Geetings Fromm The UK - Well Done !!! John Cooper would be very proud of you - Thought you would give her a run !!!!! on the road
These videos are the best edited, most entertaining and most relaxing videos I watch on RUclips…and I’m not even that into engines! Keep up the good work, can’t wait to watch the others!
In the uk , have seen this done loads of times including my friends re-preparing a brand new mini for a concours event .
Your engine is the best looking I’ve ever seen .
That’s a lot of moving parts!
Minis are neat little cars. 😍
I'm seeing a distinctive design/engineering language. Because it's old? Because it's English? The touch of Sir Alec?
I love the channel and I love the effort that's done. Obviously, the time involved is legitimate and the work is authentic; what bothers me any more with "reality" TV is knowing that none of it's real and I always question whether of these "barn finds" are actually found in a barn, or just bought and placed there..... Especially the actual "barn find" shows.... TV magic in my opinion.
Having worked on many BMC engines, I know the feeling of terror when first starting. So far, I have had good luck with them. Now I just need to start one more that has been hibernating in my garage for far too long. Great video as always.
Mil gracias por lo que compartis, es maravilloso lo que haces , me da pena no saber inglés y poder decir en tu idioma lo grandioso que es lo que haces , se nota que sabes muchísimo de automóviles y de motores , me encanta ver en camara rápida como los desarman para restaurarlos a nuevo y lo vuelven a armar !!! Hermoso video !!!
now that was totally awesome video about mini cooper s car but can you do the full rebuild mini cooper s on your youtube channel just asking my friend
Really enjoy these engine builds. Interesting to see how they are designed. Love how compact this motor is with the gearbox under the sump.
Великолепно!!! Обожаю ваши ремонты;) Мотивирует пойти позаниматься со своими машинами))) Удачи и благополучия вашей команде!✌
It’s just my appreciation or this engine it’s so similar to Datsun’s J series??
Very nice engine resto! Great job, Davin, for what was a very unfamiliar rebuild process for you, and props to your crew as well; really fantastic work on this time lapse!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Davin, your builds are as detailed as possible, but that camera work and editing is top notch! So enjoyable to watch!
как всегда вы Лучшие!!! you are the best !
"All hail the algorithm" SuperFastMike
as a mk1 morris mini owner f*** my money. amazing work
Superb!
Beautiful vid as usual. When I was 21, I did my first major rebuild. It was a CB750. Did everything perfectly but it wouldn't start. Points cam was 180 degrees out.
What's your Labor Charge at that Speed ?.
Car mr bean
As an ADO-16 owner since 1983 (which is insured by Hagerty😉), I approve of this video! Fantastic production, and this level of machine shop work is slowly fading away!
Really enjoyed this engine rebuild. Thank you guys for all you do. From Jason. Australia 🇦🇺
I love the project and I really like the time lapse sequences. So fun to watch. I imagine you had to have all Witworth wrenches and fasteners?
El Pulpero.👍🇪🇸👌. Tengo pocos RUclipsr a los que sigo y me parece que ers un mago co los que haces. Desde España 🇪🇸 un saludo.👌. Los vídeos magníficos editados.👍.
This was a great thread to watch. I’ve “been there, done that” several times for mini engine and gearbox rebuilds, and you didn’t make too many of the first timer mistakes :)
Where did you take the music for the videos? Txs.
Absolutely superb video and restoration, well done sir! :)
The videography and editing / production quality is worth the watch alone on these videos. I love engine rebuild videos but even if you didn't yours are fun to watch. Also, kudos to the camera person(s) for always catching a new shot. Like, I've never seen a reverse through the cam shaft area like at 5:15 .
Great vid................... 👍👍👍
Unusual to find a master mechanic and a master production guy in the same place. Great work!
Not bad engineering for 1959 when the Mini first came out as an 850cc runabout. A genuine 1965 1275 Cooper S is worth meg money these days. Especially after a very well done engine and gearbox rebuild like this.
A certain 'Hagerty' suggest these:
#1 Concourse $74,000
#2 Excellent $52,800 (as this one is)
#3 Good $32,900
#4 Fair $21,800
Boy can I relate. Just finished my B series engine last summer and went through the same process, including some leaks. ;)
I kind of "Feel Robbed", by not seeing the oversized bearings get installed and the finish-build, on the Block. @9:53... Yeah, totally your Fault. But, once you figure that you're 180 out... It's a Greaser! You made the 2:00am Deadline! 😀😀
Can't get enough of this channel. Between this series and Cammisa, I'm not sure there's better automotive programming out there.
Congratulations for the channel! It is amazing, as well as the work of all of you. I'm really excited to see new projects like this.
Update of the 440 please.
That was Awesome 👍👍👍
I followed this project start to finish. Great work boys! Can’t wait to see the next rebuild.
I know it’s the channels way but I’d love to watch this in normal speed. I know it would be very long lol just would find it interesting to watch normally
Oooga boooga
How does this dude take apart and put together an entire engine without instructions but I cant assemble a desk without doubling checking every instruction??
Those pesky plugs, . . I hate 'em . . . . usually I just toss 'em. Problem solved. ;)
These end to end time laps are just amazing and the best!
Thank you soooo much for sharing
I love the attention to detail in this rebuild. Trimming the thermostat gasket was a nice touch
This is art! And so many amazing camera angles and dolly movements for the timelapse, too.
Brilliant work. You guys are inspiring lots of people including me!
It was so satisfying to see what must have been 80+ hours of work condensed into what felt like a few minutes.
Love your content ❤
As a old Import (BMC, Peugeot, Citroen, Rover, Land Rover, Jaguar, Datsun, Toyota, Isusu, Fiat, Mercedes Benz, Sunbeam, Porsche & Pontiac in the end ) auto technician I salute you. I still have the tool to balance those SU's. My favorite was the Tri power Austin Healy 3000. I am just catching up on your rebuilds. I stopped being a professional Auto Tech in the late 80's and switched to Computers. Still into the hardware though. 😉 I forgot the Vanden Plaz.
My all video’s on mechanic line but your videos is interesting and amazing work
If this isn’t art, then i truly don’t know what is! Such a great video!!
...filmed and directed by Jan Švankmajer?
amazing job, as always.
BRAVI!
👏👏👏
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Awesome video, but I would like to see one rebuilt not sped up. One day hopefully soon I will have a mini. Out of all cars my dream car is the classic minis, if I ever win the lottery I would buy some then the next car would be the Dodge Viper Rt10. Thanku for the video,
Beautiful work amazing effort 👍🏼👍🏼 you must work at my Honda GL1100 83, engine 😬
What is the inner coating on the timing cover?
I love the classic minis. I'd love to have one. They high though. A non running 2002 you can get for free, or maybe 700 bucks. A non running 99 will cost you 8 grand, smh.
Those aren’t just Ken burns effects. The crew is repositioning the camera throughout each sequence. That’s some insane videography!!
Amazing Work, High Quality Craftsmanship combined with Skillful Precision and application of knowledge and experience. Our Love for cars when endure long into the future, keep turning wrenches and clocking miles.
Desde el Uruguay me recuerda cuando yo tenía mis 21 años de edad y hacía lo mismo gratos recuerdos y tuve 2 modelo 850 y 1275 con un solo carburador una joya de la mecánica de aquella época hoy ya estoy jubilado
Awsome editing! Great engine build!
Have you ever done a Ford 300 I-6 rebuild?
....I know it's not the "sexiest" power plant out there, but it has an almost cultish following and is (obviously) my favorite engine.
Would be a quick and easy job and make a few old guys happy 👍
Just took my 1275 out for a refresh/rebuild because of a failed oil pump. I'm stoked to learn about these engines
Such a fabulous video.
Such a fabulous music.
Thank you so much for this pure moment of pleasure.
Big salut from France 🇫🇷
ViNZ.
Nice job guys
Had the same problem with my 3.0 SOHC v6 - Piston 1 T.D.C and distributor at position 1. WA-LA! Started beautifully.
Very cool and I can't help but notice that "Sun Scope" in the background, made allot of money with one of those. LOL
The first car I ever drove was a car that my father purchased for $600 it was a 1966 Austin Mini-Moke and he bought it in 1967. Much like this Cooper it had a transverse mounted engine with the radiator facing the driver side but the engine looks identical to mine except mine only had one carburetor.
I used to run from our bus stop across the golf course home so that I could ask my father permission to drive down the quarter mile driveway to pick up my two brothers.
I was 10 years old. My father gave me that car when I was 25. It was my second car but I loved it.
I watched you rebuild this engine with great interest I don't know what cc it is mine was 850 cc
I was waiting to see what kind of oil you put in the carburetor's reservoir.
Thank you for the excellent video coverage of your excellent work.
It's a lot more relaxing watching you do a rebuild than me doing it :)
This particular example appeared to be in remarkably good condition before the build, and as such looks very much like it had been restored before. No rust on the body, wheels, and running gear for British Leyland? No way. This car would have holes everywhere. You could see the road through the footwell of my mate's Mini in the 70's....
Had a bud had a cooper s 1275 had twin 2 barrel 40mm sidedraft Webers on it. He ran it on Avgas, sounded like a tubine when he wound it up! BRG with 10 inch 12 slot chromies on it. Pretty litlle car.
I used to get the dizzy drive upside down 50% of the time too ... (the slot is only fractionally off centre and hard to spot...)
Woow súper cool
outstanding video. beautiful project with awesome visuals. superlative jazz-calypso blues rhythm music and no jibber jabber. what's the name of the band? or song ?