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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2018
  • This can happen if the timing chain on your N14 skips time and bends valves which is a common issue.
    I cover diagnosis of bent valves in this video: • How To Find Out if You...
    Here's a link to (Part 2): • Mini Cooper N14 Bent V...
    This video walks you through the process of replacing bent valves in an N14 engine. It covers cylinder head removal, cam shaft removal, timing chain removal, and also valve removal.
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Комментарии • 595

  • @danclark6481
    @danclark6481 2 года назад +10

    I CAN NOT EXPRESS MY APPRECIATION ENOUGH. I tackled this myself for the first time attempting such a task and nailed it. It runs so good. I watched your videos sooo many times during this process of overhaul. Thank you bless you!

  • @Anthonyg909
    @Anthonyg909 5 лет назад +19

    Just finished working on my sister's Mini after the dealer quoted her something like $2-3k to replace the oil filter housing gaskets, turbo feed and return lines, and a waterpump... she nearly had a heart attack (she is on a teacher's income).. did her the favor and took care of it.. I regretted it 10 minutes into the job.

    • @deana8202
      @deana8202 4 года назад +2

      Wish I had a brother like you. :)

  • @hillelsalzman21
    @hillelsalzman21 5 лет назад +8

    Having been a full time mechanic for the past 30 years, i am so impressed with Eric. Your videos rock man. Keep up the great work! Much appreciated.

  • @capnskiddies
    @capnskiddies 5 лет назад +46

    I'm 10 minutes in and I'm exhausted watching this. Such a ballache of work.

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 5 лет назад +1

      I hadda look up ballache. A new word for me!

    • @robs1852
      @robs1852 5 лет назад +1

      I agree, it's exhausting just to watch. I used to not care either way about minis but now I know they really do suck. And yes most modern cars are a PITA to work on but this is ridiculous

    • @JordanHerrera
      @JordanHerrera 4 года назад +1

      @@silasmarner7586 why you have to look that up and cant just figure out its meaning is beyond me

    • @banditBoy943777
      @banditBoy943777 3 года назад

      I have a mini paceman and I just love it. Anyone who says they don't either doesn't have one or wishes they did but has to drive a minivan instead

  • @morsecodereviews1553
    @morsecodereviews1553 5 лет назад +18

    Came here to learn how to replace the valves on my 02 Impala and now my refrigerator works great! Thanks!

  • @YoDooDSup
    @YoDooDSup 5 лет назад +15

    No lie Eric is probably the most genuine youtuber. I feel like I know him personally. Idk maybe it's his persona lol.

    •  5 лет назад

      That AAA Dood he is like that dumb friend in the group you have to keep around for entertainment.

    • @JohnDoe-zg6fq
      @JohnDoe-zg6fq 5 лет назад

      @ Well that's a bit shitty.

  • @donep3
    @donep3 5 лет назад +37

    This is ridiculous.... with such a compact engine bay. The amount of prep works needed to remove the head.
    Good job Eric, as always. Superior on your go pro shooting skills.

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 5 лет назад +3

      20 hrs to replace clutch lolololol. Peugeot/BMW monstrosity

    • @donep3
      @donep3 5 лет назад

      @@TheGuruStud I can do a clutch job in my hondas/toyota in 6 hours by myself. Much, much less prep work before I get to the bell housing. Long ago I was told mini, BMW, audi are a pain to work on, now this confirm that.

    • @julievella7211
      @julievella7211 2 года назад

      Hello

    • @julievella7211
      @julievella7211 2 года назад

      Still there after 3 years?

    • @jamesrath7509
      @jamesrath7509 Год назад

      Yeah, always liked these little cars and wanted one, but they scare me off, good to see this and appreciate simplicity

  • @thedogbarber
    @thedogbarber 5 лет назад +60

    Step one: Dissassemble entire car. Lol

    • @nov3019892008
      @nov3019892008 5 лет назад +5

      Step one: Avoid buying a mini in the first place

    • @mikus4242
      @mikus4242 5 лет назад

      lol!

    • @RockinTheDub
      @RockinTheDub 4 года назад

      Buying my mini was the biggest mistake I ever made.
      A fun car at the compromise of my 401k lol

  • @Longtrailside
    @Longtrailside 5 лет назад +4

    All i'm going to say is,,, Thank you Eric for taking the time to do this job, and editing. We (The viewers) appreciate it.

  • @matowixunplugged7927
    @matowixunplugged7927 5 лет назад +294

    You taught me to never buy one of these minis

    • @ggraf9327
      @ggraf9327 5 лет назад +24

      Goes the same with more modern BMW's ...

    • @MatrixDiscovery
      @MatrixDiscovery 5 лет назад +17

      It looks to be for most to all German cars, you'll have to take the front end off to do any medium to hard work. No wonder the bills are so high for any repairs.

    • @stevethedonful
      @stevethedonful 5 лет назад +15

      They don’t look that bad to work on to be honest...

    • @Alodri
      @Alodri 5 лет назад +9

      "Don't ever own a German car out of warranty" - I think that's how the saying goes.

    • @toddmccarter45
      @toddmccarter45 5 лет назад +4

      @@MatrixDiscovery I guess, but it takes like 30 min once you are good at it, however it makes it a lot easier to do a lot of things, ot just looks awful because people are used to cars you would need to cut the front end off.

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 5 лет назад +4

    The good thing you're videotaping us so you can go back to the videos and figure out where some of that stuff goes I have no idea how you REMEMBER where/how it all goes back when the time comes

    • @snoopdogie187
      @snoopdogie187 5 лет назад

      When you are the one moving everything around, you kind of remember what you did to get to where you are, where you placed everything, etc. Eric also uses the trick of keeping the bolts of the parts with the parts. He may also lay things out in the order he removed them. There are plenty of tricks you can use when you start getting very far into something.

    • @av8tore71
      @av8tore71 5 лет назад +1

      @@snoopdogie187 I'm an airplane mechanic by trade so I was being rhetorical lol

  • @ddk80
    @ddk80 5 лет назад +22

    This series confirms that one of my best decisions to date was to sell my Clubman 2 years ago.

    • @doublebulbing
      @doublebulbing 5 лет назад

      did you buy a boxster ?

    • @ddk80
      @ddk80 5 лет назад +1

      marble head I went full suburban lifestyle and bought a CR-V.

    • @doublebulbing
      @doublebulbing 5 лет назад

      Oh cool we have been looking at that and also the Rav4 the the CR-V seems like the better choice all the way around

    • @ddk80
      @ddk80 5 лет назад

      marble head If you are buying the CR-V new, stay clear of the 1.5L turbo. That engine has an oil dilution issue. Google CR-V oil dilution issue, and you will find a lot of info, especially on the CR-V forums.

    • @doublebulbing
      @doublebulbing 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the info I will have to look into it can anyone not build anything good anymore bring back the mid 80s to 90s cars

  • @blind898
    @blind898 5 лет назад +2

    This is definitely a very expressive mistake, but also a blessing in ways. You have added more content for your channel and will make a return over time for it.

  • @mrsabidji
    @mrsabidji 5 лет назад +3

    Liking the head-mounted/torso-mounted camera setup. It's like I'm doing the job myself, except I'm not getting my hands dirty and I'm not breaking anything this time! This is awesome!

  • @MrLarryQ
    @MrLarryQ 5 лет назад +8

    Thanks for the detailed disassembly work. Double thanks for showing us in the proess why we should never buy a Mini.

  • @31docdoc
    @31docdoc 5 лет назад +13

    Thank you Eric and very good job
    I'm from France and i have exactly the same engine in my Peugeot
    This motor was designed in common between BMW and Peugeot and it was clearly not a good job, this problem of timing chain design is well known in Europe, lots of problems and some others on this engine
    So thank you helping poor European people to know better about this

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  5 лет назад +2

      I'm happy to help. Thank you very much for the comment.

    • @gplusgplus2286
      @gplusgplus2286 5 лет назад

      These engines are designed to fail. Notorious in Europe.

    • @SuperCrystalCastle
      @SuperCrystalCastle 5 лет назад

      Another Great Video Eric. Appreciate the camera work.

    • @ze179
      @ze179 5 лет назад +1

      I'm also from Europe and had a Peugeot 207 with that engine. When the first problems with the timing chain occured I've extended the warranty and after 20k miles mine was due to change. Fixed it and SOLD IT right after the repair and went with a Honda again. Never regretted it. No wonder, you don't see any Peugeot 207 on the road anymore. What a nightmare to work on these...

  • @Ariaemm
    @Ariaemm 3 года назад +1

    I am about to take this exact project on. Same issue with the same valves on the same cylinder. Compression and leak down tests narrowed it down. I’m so glad you made this video! Thank you!

  • @kellytaylor3134
    @kellytaylor3134 5 лет назад +14

    Love how well he owned his mistake true mechanic

  • @Paulpenuk
    @Paulpenuk 5 лет назад +5

    They use this engine in alot of the PSA vehicles here in the UK in various forms.
    Looks like yours is direct injection and without the variable valve lift - that's a whole world of fun in itself (replaced a cylinder head on one this week) !

  • @Tool0GT92
    @Tool0GT92 5 лет назад +61

    You could throw ten dollars in change in the engine bay and nothing would hit the ground.

    • @snoopdogie187
      @snoopdogie187 5 лет назад +10

      Thats nothing new. I was working on a Lincoln Mark VII, I still can't find one bolt and one socket after looking everywhere. I know where they fell... I just don't see them, feel them, magnet doesn't get anything, etc.
      There is no place for anything to fall. There is always something in the way. Which also means you don't have access to anything else that you need to reach.

  • @andrewreynolds2647
    @andrewreynolds2647 5 лет назад +2

    WOW !!!!. you have so much patience your skill level is through the roof. thoroughly enjoyed this video. Respect.

  • @GmanBuilds
    @GmanBuilds 5 лет назад +6

    The amount of effort that go into your videos is impressive, just seeing all the cameras you have and the amount of footage you have to edit is incredible, thanks for the videos

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  5 лет назад +3

      Thank you very much for that comment. Very few people realize the effort that goes into my videos. Yea, 3 camera shoot that started with a 3 hour rough cut for this one. Next weeks rough cut was 5 hours. That's just the length of the rough cut. I'd wager I have 50 hours of editing into todays video and next weeks sequel.

    • @STORMinsights
      @STORMinsights 5 лет назад

      I do a lot of corporate interviews and have to be on camera while monitoring 2-4 cameras, sound, etc, then editing it all down. It takes me 3+ hours to set up now with green screens and lights, and I often record 45minutes to 2 hours to get a 5-10 minute video. I have a LOT of respect for the work you put into your videos, in addition to the actual work on the cars.
      I don't remember which car project first brought me to your channel, but I was happy to discover your Mini series. My 2009 ClubmanS (131,000 miles) has been sitting in the driveway for over a year while I worked on our 76 MG Midget (the daily driver, easiest car ever to work on), 2009 Pilot (now at 207,000 miles, tight engine compartment but relatively straightforward to fix), and son's girlfriend's CRV (110,000 miles - lots of room to maneuver compared to the Mini). The Mini failed the emissions test at the end of 2017 for "intermittent" ignition failures - it was running fine that morning when I brought it in. I drove it to the Mini dealer that day for parts for another project, and it started running really rough and finally died, requiring a tow. I'm finally getting around to replacing the valve stem seals and cleaning the intake, which brought me back to your channel to see the process for pulling the camshafts to change the seals. Life with a Mini is definitely a love/hate relationship. Thanks for sharing your experiences, and especially for showing that even the best can mess up a torque spec once in awhile and have to deal with the consequences.

  • @yaris5150
    @yaris5150 5 лет назад +2

    Hey Eric - following your video, I was able to get my head off in my driveway. I had a timing chain tensioner snap and cause the chain to skip, so I wanted to check my valves and pistons. Thanks for the video, this is the perfect guide.

  • @raygv1
    @raygv1 5 лет назад +12

    I had a mini. Can you imagine the embarrassment of owning this car after a buddy who swore he could fix whatever had gone wrong on it for cheap...ususlly 2 hours in and barely got the front end off I get that glare that says "this is more than the 100 bucks i told you earlier" and I'm like..."yeah..."

  • @MEmrCLEVER
    @MEmrCLEVER 8 месяцев назад

    @ericthecarguy watching you slowly wrestling with removing the front assembly then realizing the wires needing to be unplugged and then slowly wrestling it safely away from the compressor hose and then finangaling the exhaust heat shield. Makes feel like a normal backyard mechanic. Watching a real professional mechanic helps a backyard mechanic like myself to just keep chipping away at the mechanic thing.

  • @prhstudent94
    @prhstudent94 5 лет назад +5

    I am a MINI tech watching this video. One thing I noticed was how easy it was for you to take the bolts off the adjustment units on the end of the cam. The bolt closest to the fire wall has 180° angle torque on that and should have been a mother to get loose. Had a guy come to my dealer last week telling me he was watching your video to replace his timing chain but had to come get bolts because he was breaking bolts off the specs you gave in your video. So I have to spend time finding specs for this guy. May wanna double check your source for specs.

  • @joeclarke9782
    @joeclarke9782 5 лет назад

    Mini = Gift that keeps on giving. Great audio of parts snapping krackling and popping. And have headcam zeroed in. Thanks

  • @alexnicolaou3579
    @alexnicolaou3579 Год назад

    thank you for doing god's work mr. Eric. your mini series has saved MANY people LOTS of money. newer. 2005ish+ cars are quite... 'intimidating' to work on for young chaps that grew up fixing 80s and 90s stuff, you have shown everything step by step and how it's easiest to do things, also an excellent reference to check when we get those harness branches and bolts that we're not exactly sure where and how they go

  • @goldgrows7706
    @goldgrows7706 5 лет назад +1

    i’m impressed at the amount of work put into the video and car.

  • @restlessjack0042
    @restlessjack0042 5 лет назад +82

    That’s a hell of a lot of job for not torquing one stupid bolt correctly...this video is actually a manifest of how overly complicated cars have become...

    • @kellytaylor3134
      @kellytaylor3134 5 лет назад +2

      The newer the more complicated all about money there will come a point it will all involve specialist tools to work on vehicles that only the dealer has shits wouldn't thank you for a modern vehicle

    • @97I30T
      @97I30T 5 лет назад +6

      Kelly Taylor Tesla is making that a reality. Tesla HATES customers who service their own Teslas.

    • @consaka1
      @consaka1 5 лет назад

      I'll give an Amen to that.

    • @mikldude9376
      @mikldude9376 5 лет назад +7

      @@kellytaylor3134 this is another reason i hate front wheel drive cars .
      Remember the good old days when the engine was north/south , the transmission was under the floor the diff was way up the back and everything was 5 times easier to work on and about one 7th the labor cost for any major repair.
      So much for a small economical to run car.

    • @RobertHancock1
      @RobertHancock1 5 лет назад +3

      Think the real lesson is not to buy something with a Peugeot engine in it..

  • @dolssondko
    @dolssondko 5 лет назад +1

    Another amazing video Eric. The editing involved to get it down to this length, but still retain the necessary level of detail (and quality) must be immense!

  • @no-worries-its-okay
    @no-worries-its-okay 5 лет назад +1

    I finally got time to watch this video. Very well done Eric. I really enjoyed watching you remove all of the different Fasteners that had to come out. Really gives you a sense of was involved in all of this.

  • @animal16365
    @animal16365 5 лет назад +1

    I'm glad there are guys like you out there Eric. Us get lost doing this type of work^^

  • @markmalinowski5951
    @markmalinowski5951 5 лет назад +7

    your impact gun sounds like a laser from Star Wars

  • @bencrosbie
    @bencrosbie 5 лет назад +1

    serious amount of work for bent valves. very educational

  • @HansensUniverseT-A
    @HansensUniverseT-A 5 лет назад

    Well, Eric, you did the right choice getting the Mini, keeps them repair videos coming!

  • @Avrelivs_Gold
    @Avrelivs_Gold 5 лет назад

    people complaining about how responsible this job is
    most fwd cars are similar for many years now
    a very useful video for any valve replacement job

  • @brandonlee1547
    @brandonlee1547 5 лет назад

    Everyone saying sell it, or it’s trash, is right. It is trash and he should probably sell it. My wife’s has caused us thousands in repairs. It’s probably the most problematic car I’ve ever seen or owned, but there’s something special about it and we both love it dearly.
    I don’t think we’ll ever sell it, or set it on fire but the thought does cross my mind often. I’m here because it’s got fried valve seals and wanted to see what I’m in for.
    I have confidence handling it now. Thanks Eric!

  • @SerpentXTech
    @SerpentXTech 5 лет назад +1

    That's right Erik, "it's the tips that's are most important" sorry you had to take advantage of tour statement. Thanks for content, I'm about to post on the forum for the first time. I been following but never engaged so if you have time feel free to chime in on my post.

  • @gemmaology781
    @gemmaology781 Год назад

    This is also the most helpful video out there for anyone trying tk replace a head gasket

  • @skitzvitz
    @skitzvitz 5 лет назад +25

    Excellent video. But you have thoroughly erased even the slightest chance of me picking up a (BMW) mini ever. I see em cheap all the time and I can see why.

  • @Patrick94GSR
    @Patrick94GSR 5 лет назад +1

    The most depressing part about a big repair job is having to remove part after part after part after part, and hoping you remember where everything goes back together. But then once you get to the point of installing new parts and putting things back together, it becomes super satisfying. That's how I see it, anyway.

  • @viburnumwillow4669
    @viburnumwillow4669 5 лет назад +50

    Just throw the whole thing out.

    • @matowixunplugged7927
      @matowixunplugged7927 5 лет назад

      The Dank Lord he sold it for about $5,500

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  5 лет назад +5

      It's not sold yet.

    • @viburnumwillow4669
      @viburnumwillow4669 5 лет назад

      @@ericthecarguy Ooooooh damn, you called him out. Like the vids btw.

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR 5 лет назад

      My wife's 96 Corolla clunker blew the head gasket at around 285K miles. I spent about a week and 500 bucks in parts and machine shop labor fixing it up, and after getting it all back together the car would still want to die at random times. What a POS. I finally threw in the towel and we made our first car dealer/used car/financed purchase. I had to haggle the dealer just to give us 500 bucks for the trade-in.

    • @viburnumwillow4669
      @viburnumwillow4669 5 лет назад

      @@Patrick94GSR I've got a 2001 Prius with about 235,xxx miles on it right now. Really I've had no problems.

  • @Bigtime_mcalpine
    @Bigtime_mcalpine Год назад

    Hey there, Eric. I just finished putting a head back onto my Volvo from having bent valves due to user error also. In my case, I opted to re-use the mechanical tensioner which should have been fine except that a little notched metal piece fell out of it and I put it back in upside down…that allowed tensioner to well…untension when engine cranked. All exhaust valves destroyed…Nice to hear that I’m not the only one to ever have a user error result it a serious chunk of unwanted extra work!

  • @nb1
    @nb1 5 лет назад +1

    Nice work, just done the same mistake on my own car with not fully tightening the crank bolt. Bent all 8 exhaust valves. Even though i have done loads of n14 chains on customers minis.

  • @chrispotter3324
    @chrispotter3324 5 лет назад

    “To access the cylinder head, I start by removing the ‘Here be Dragons’ warning placard; Followed by both taillights, the left rear wheel and all 457 individual bolts and Enigma brand electrical connectors that hold the air filter in place.”
    You’re a possessor of infinite patience and wholly good character, man. I’d wager the engineers at NASA that rebuilt the Shuttle between missions would watch this Mini Series and end up convinced you’re a sorcerer.

  • @sinohoeung8282
    @sinohoeung8282 5 лет назад +1

    You’re still awesome! A lot of respect! Admitting your mistakes

  • @paulollerhead
    @paulollerhead Год назад

    I appreciate high quality editing. Nice one

  • @Ruvalc
    @Ruvalc 5 лет назад

    Very informative as always cant wait to get my 944 on the road again

  • @longhuynh5249
    @longhuynh5249 2 года назад

    Your work and video are amazing Eric, thank-you so much for sharing.

  • @rigrentals5297
    @rigrentals5297 5 лет назад +2

    I loved every minute of this video.

  • @bkembley
    @bkembley 5 лет назад

    Finally! A meaty video. Last few weeks have been pretty slim. Thanks for your stuff Eric!! I feel like I'm doing it with you...hanging out with my brother/dad in the garage with a cold drink and some music!

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  5 лет назад

      Sorry about the shorter videos. I needed the extra time to get settled into the new house.

  • @aycarambas
    @aycarambas 4 года назад +2

    Man this is overwhelming to watch. I absolutely admire your dedication. I have an 88 crx that is a breeze to work on. My wife has a 2010 R56 and we've been through a handful of problems. Repairs are expensive! Beautiful car but nonetheless a piece of crap lol

  • @circuitdotlt
    @circuitdotlt 5 лет назад +5

    I have a car like that: never ending story.

  • @marthagober2212
    @marthagober2212 5 лет назад

    Glad you are back

  • @f1f278
    @f1f278 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you sir for a perfectly edited vid and the detailed engine work is awesome!! Wish you had the N18 like mine but this is close enough. 😁 God Bless you sir! 🍻

  • @Lxdeez
    @Lxdeez 5 лет назад

    Good morning Eric. It's 2:40 am in California right now. Love your vids man. Take care.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  5 лет назад

      Good morning! I miss CA. Hope I make it back there next month.

  • @trublue2319
    @trublue2319 4 года назад

    I like that you are strong enuff to admit your mistake

  • @juanulloa9988
    @juanulloa9988 4 года назад

    Eric you are the man. I appreciate your video so much. You thought me not to be afraid to take things a part. I did it! If works like a champ. I have one sugestión. Be careful when you clean the engine with carburador cleaner, it may ruin some seals, specially around the turbo lines. God bless you man.

  • @lexmaximaguy8788
    @lexmaximaguy8788 5 лет назад +3

    replaces timing chain....bends a valve...ooopppsssiiieeessss...more videos for us.

  • @monkeyfinger7949
    @monkeyfinger7949 3 года назад

    My mind is blown imagining trying to remember where all the parts go back on. A million brackets, bolts and wires to keep track of. I just don't know how Eric does it. I'm buying an older mini clubman this weekend and convinced myself that I can do the work on it. Not so sure after watching this video, man!

  • @knowledgeseekerr
    @knowledgeseekerr 5 лет назад

    Amazing job Eric :) Looking forward to part 2 :)

  • @rudes4124
    @rudes4124 5 лет назад

    Excellent Eric! Good process and tips.

  • @jamesbambury
    @jamesbambury 5 лет назад

    Loving the mini series!!! I am seeing parts of this car that I never want to see on my wife’s!!!

  • @johanndelange5676
    @johanndelange5676 Год назад

    Now I have to copy your process... Wish me luck. I'm now mechanic but I will try it. Thanks Eric

  • @beyondrepair8949
    @beyondrepair8949 5 лет назад +8

    If my ( or anyone's mechanic ) made this made this mistake, I doubt they would own up to it and I would have to pay out again.

    • @ModMINI
      @ModMINI 5 лет назад

      Yeah wow, that's a big mistake. Although these cars aren't really that hard to work on compared to just about any other front wheel drive. Only difference is bumper has to come off and crash tube slide forward for front end service mode. Another 30 minutes tops.

  • @cartoncs
    @cartoncs 5 лет назад

    Hello fella
    Love watching your vids.
    Im totally a fan of the Mini and have gain alot of knowledge from your post.
    Love it fella! Your fab, keep it up.
    Chris

  • @compactc9
    @compactc9 5 лет назад

    I completely get what you mean, taking something further apart can make working easier. Gives you more room and a better view if nothing else.

  • @wilbert-oppegard
    @wilbert-oppegard 5 лет назад

    best episode in a long time!

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 5 лет назад +1

    Disassembly is fun! Favorite line,,, " I don't know what that was that cracked! " , LOL, moments you dread. JOB, you have the patience of JOB. Maybe you should change your moniker to JOBtheCarGuy? lol

  • @blower1
    @blower1 5 лет назад +1

    Those hose clamp pliers are essential on any German car!, i got myself a pair many years ago and yep....man what a difference!

  • @farerse
    @farerse 5 лет назад +7

    YES! I mean no.. sorry about the bent valves.. but we get a new repair video

  • @debsigt8958
    @debsigt8958 5 лет назад +36

    Dam the more he fix the more i see this car is a pain on the ass to fix and the more screws he remove the more my walet hurts for maintaning a mini just burn it eric burn it and never look back hahaha

    • @doublebulbing
      @doublebulbing 5 лет назад +1

      I once knew someone that I did not think was too smart but I gave him the benefit of the doubt but now I know my assumptions were right cause he worshiped his minis and bragged ever so much how good they were then again he always took it to the dealer to be repaired so I should never have given him the benefit of the doubt to begin with

    • @Beemergirl89
      @Beemergirl89 3 года назад

      BMW = Break My Wallet

  • @Chriswales
    @Chriswales 5 лет назад

    Holly crap, so this explains why you don't see many old ones of these on the road.

  • @ModMINI
    @ModMINI 5 лет назад +2

    Great video. No need to tear apart the front like that. Just remove bumper cover, the black metal upper crash support that you avoided removing at first, loosen the lower 16mm bolts and the 13mm bolts at front of crash tubes, tap whole thing forward about 3 inches. Plenty of room to get to everything. Check out my channel for more MINI repair videos.

    • @capcon2010
      @capcon2010 5 лет назад +1

      Modmini repair videos are absolutely the best for learning how to properly take apart and put back together a mini cooper. Nothing against etcg, but modmini sets the bar really high for 1st person “mechanics view” repair videos. Keep up the good work modmini!

  • @jdretiree2433
    @jdretiree2433 5 лет назад +10

    Mini's are so crappy even a dealer can't fix em. I drive cars for a local (non Mini) dealership who sold a used Mini to a customer. Turns out the gas gauge didn't work correctly on the Mini so the local dealer had me drive the Mini to a Mini dealer in Des Moines to fix the gas gauge. A week later I went to get the car and the Mini dealer said they couldn't fix it. I've never seen what Mini owners like so much about them, but I bet when the owner has a problem and needs it fixed, they will wish they never owned a Mini.

    • @snoopdogie187
      @snoopdogie187 5 лет назад +1

      They are fun little cars with a unique look. There is a lot to love, at least until something goes wrong.

  • @JasonSimonSmith
    @JasonSimonSmith 4 года назад

    Golly Eric.. thank you for sharing this content.
    Priceless..

  • @mohammedshafiq4053
    @mohammedshafiq4053 4 года назад

    Eric the car guy mate make some more new video's please i love watching your video's you are best one mate thankyouuuuuu

  • @henriknilsson220
    @henriknilsson220 5 лет назад

    Fantastic video Eric!

  • @joshuaolsen8844
    @joshuaolsen8844 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the video Eric!

  • @ChazzCoombes
    @ChazzCoombes 5 лет назад

    brilliant video eric

  • @MrWowihatemylife
    @MrWowihatemylife 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the vid eric, and for a stock car not to bad to work on and decent power

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 5 лет назад +1

    Great video @Ericthecarguy

  • @wallybrown3875
    @wallybrown3875 5 лет назад

    Mind blowing ! My hats off to you.

  • @suj1945
    @suj1945 5 лет назад

    Makes it look so fackin easy. Eric's a beast.

  • @Legendnum23
    @Legendnum23 5 лет назад

    Mannn I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking this was a lot of work. Wouldn’t have patience to do all that. I’m glad bmw didn’t make things complicated back in the 90s early 2000s my E39 is relatively easy to work on.

  • @thomasphilyaw8593
    @thomasphilyaw8593 5 лет назад

    That looks like a spaghetti nightmare Eric. Can't wait to see you wrestle that mess back in

  • @epicpandareviews
    @epicpandareviews 5 лет назад

    This makes pulling the heads on my old Ranger seem enjoyable.

  • @BloodScatter
    @BloodScatter 5 лет назад +1

    Loving the nice long videos. :)

  • @jasonbrown1237
    @jasonbrown1237 5 лет назад +1

    Good Morning Eric.

  • @johnsmith-qz4bv
    @johnsmith-qz4bv 5 лет назад

    great work eric...

  • @gray09r56
    @gray09r56 3 года назад

    I’ve removed the down pipe a separate four occasions for different work including replacing it on my 09 R56, talk about a pita but I don’t think it’s ever been worth pulling the front end off as you’ve shown here. But I appreciate these videos. Where were you when I first got my 09 Mini. Guess I should have started a RUclips back then instead of only just recently (it’s not on my Mini though [Tech & DIYs]).

  • @orpheusuk8762
    @orpheusuk8762 5 лет назад +2

    Mini owner telephones Mini dealership:
    Owner: Hi, can i book my Mini in to have exhaust valves replaced?
    Dealer: Sure, 2018 is available.
    Owner: OK, when in 2018?
    Dealer: All of it. First, may i take your name and address to run a credit check?

  • @user-io3hw7hx7q
    @user-io3hw7hx7q 5 лет назад +1

    Outstanding job thanks

  • @skwerlee
    @skwerlee 5 лет назад +1

    Eric i'd love to see you do a "mini series" on your dads old truck. My hope is that you keep the truck relatively stock (except for a nice sounding dual exhaust sytem), just fix everything, and put the correct transmission back in it.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  5 лет назад +2

      You're in luck, except the part about keeping it stock....

    • @skwerlee
      @skwerlee 5 лет назад +1

      EricTheCarGuy hey i'll take it!!! Looking forward to it sir

  • @jamesdahmer5027
    @jamesdahmer5027 5 лет назад

    Nice new video styles Eric! :)

  • @andrewthompsonuk1
    @andrewthompsonuk1 5 лет назад +1

    The original is still the best on RUclips.

  • @hoodmukbangs9993
    @hoodmukbangs9993 5 лет назад

    My 09 mini base timing chain guides broke and jumped time.Unfortunately for me I like my mini that much dont wanna get rid of it so forced to fix.Hopefully my valves didnt bend upon jumping time that would be the icing on the cake.Thank you for this video!Save me 1300 at a repair shop

  • @mentals555
    @mentals555 5 лет назад +5

    Well removing, rebuilding, and reinstalling my MR2's engine seems to be a lot easier than this.

  • @comeinhandynow
    @comeinhandynow Год назад

    Good video, edited just right.