Vauxhall Suspension Clunk And Tinkering Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2019
- I find the clunking on Jimmy's Vauxhall van. I tried a deep ring spanner but there's not enough room so I made my own tool. Remember, I didn't need to show this but we can all forget something.I also have a tinker about in the Log Cabin. The clear sheet I use for the sandblasting screen www.lloydpaton.co.uk/shot_bla...
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Improvise, adapt and overcome. Nice one Martin.
That’s a proper mechanic. Don’t have the tool .... ?? No probs, I’ll just make one. Great job Martin ⭐️
Cheers Tom
Love your videos Martin, I know you say you need to overcome problems and that’s exactly what you do. No matter how tricky the situation gets you amaze me how you sort it keep up all your hard work mate.
Great work Martin... can’t wait to see more
Necessity is the mother of invention great on the spot inventing that tool well-done 🔧👍👍
Great video Martin. Good idea to tighten the strut nut up, not easy access.Look forward to seeing the refurbished webb mower.
Cheers, Jeff.
You can always tell a good mechanic because he always has the right tool he needs, no matter what. I say that, because if you need something you always make it. Seems to work out every time. Looks like that powder coating oven is working out pretty good, comes in handy for other stuff too.
Top job mate. As my grandad always said " if you don't have the tool.. make one " a true engineer
Love the way you get round things to get the job done, great ingenuity👏👏👏😉
Cheers bud.
I had success accessing the nut and using an Allen key with a spark plug socket, mine had the flats for a spanner externally.
I think my Kennedy set had the correct socket- worth checking!
As I finished your video, you mention it, lol
hi I put thread inserts into the top and I can screw the top of using wingnuts.it makes it easier to take the glass out to change.fantastic video yet again thanks.
Offset ring spanners is whats needed :)
They don't go in. I have one.
It doesn't look like there's enough room to get a swan necked spanner in there. A 19mm plug socket would be better as all my spark plug sockets have a hex so you can put a spanner on them.
@@TheFakeRussian that's right bud, No room for a swan necked spanner on these.
@@retrorestore Christ almighty RUclips is getting worse!! 2 Days later this reply pops up as a notification!
Love these little videos keep it up mate
Awesome stuff Martin, Subscribed!
Thanks bud
some good tips there thanks Martin
A bonus to see you working on the lawnmower...I’m jealous because I know it’s going to come out better than my effort 😊
Martin, Clever fix on the front strut nut, I have the same cabinet albeit modified but the glass protection was a pain to fit
but the front being upright now you can put your head & hands inside, Cheers Dave
Yes, I'll look into a mod on it Dave.
Great vid mate. Thank you.👍👍👍👍👍
Swan neck ring spanner is the proper way, when I worked at the vauxhall stealers everything was done windy guns even the spark plugs I assume now it will be battery powered now... Rushing trying to make up time and trying to make bonus
Didn't like customer driven jobs so went back to in house fleet maintaince
Every specialist tool I make or bend or modify I engrave its purpose so I don't forget
Saw some weird Kent Moore specialist tools when I was with Bedford GM Vauxhall
Keep up the great work thanks for the awesome content
Good way to overcome the problem. You can buy a complete socket set that has the ratchet, and all the extensions with holes down the centre just for jobs like that, they are also handy for running nuts down long studs as well. The sockets also have larger holes down the centre also.
Box spanner sure have one layed around somewhere. But we all have a draw full of homemade special tools. My favourite one is a slide hammer welded to a det of mole grips
Martin, I have the exact same blaster cabinet. And I used to change those clear plastic sheets that way until I changed the setup. I used threaded screws from the inside and brass knurled nuts on the outside so I can simply remove the black plastic frame. That allows me to remove the glass so easy and wash it and install a new clear plastic sheet. The threaded screws are tightened in place with nuts while long enough to allow the plastic frame to be removed, via the knurled brass nuts. Makes life so much easier... Just an idea. Thumbs Up
Thanks for that Gary.
Fantastic video Martin and a fantastic way to overcome a problem!!! Why you’ve got the thumbs down Is beyond me I think it’s a great idea thanks mate keep up the great work Sharron too I hope you’re all well
Cheers Martin great video
Great vid as always buddy 👍👍👍👍👍😁
Good thinking Martin.
Another good video martin
Nice one Martin, I believe there is a special tool for this, however great improvisation in this Vauxhall job, well done Sir (y)
Yes there is but I didn't have it to hand
Hi Martin
I have been an avid follower of yours for many years..and this is my first comment. We as viewers are very lucky to have you teach us..inspire us and motivate us to do things ourselves or at least try to. Please dont get this the wrong way and i am honestly saying this from the heart..because i have experienced this in my own family. My sister passed away at 51.. obesity is a real killer. Both you and Sharon are lovable and the best hearted people i have seen on youtube. I really am serious when i say..you both have to look after yourselves. Weight issues are responsible for so many deaths directly or indirectly. You both owe it to your family and grand kids to try and set an example for them. We all love food and i bet you both have had weight issues most of your lives. Its in these years mid 50's when things start to creep up on you. You know deep in your hearts that you need to lose weight and get fitter. We all dont want anything to happen to you both especially your family. Jimmy is the only one who doesnt seem to have a weight issue. Many of us who watch you i am sure are thinking the same but dare not say anything..not me..those that truly care should say something because your subscribers are subscribers because we adore you guys.
Thanks for your comment Dom. It is something I am very aware of. I have been fit my whole life bud and actually qualified as a Teacher of fitness training many years ago. Up until the age of 41 I ran and did weights since the age of 16. I am fully aware of diet and fitness and will be sorting this out but life gets in the way and we are not getting any younger either. I know all about diet and the crap food we are fooled into thinking is healthy but life has ups and downs and we all sometimes go to excess and some people don't know what's happening but I do. Finding a life balance is the key and I'm still finding mine.
@@retrorestore Dear Martin..you are the best! Having gone through 2 deaths in 5 years .. it hits home hard. Seeing you pottering around tackling all sorts of work with so much intelligence and enthusiasm is infectious. I just speak from the heart .. like u do...i never wanted to offend you or your lovely wife at all..i sincerely want the best for you both. You mean alot to many people that follow you. The knowledge you possess is astounding. I dont think there is anything you cant fix...given the right tools..you are better than many qualified tradies. No one is as methodical or as fussy as you. This is a true mark of a professional in any scope of work. I truly salute you and your lovely family. Knowing you..whatever health kick or diet scheme you decide to go with..whenever... it will be part of another playlist of yours. You are an inspiration to all of us!!!
Nice. You can also get vortex sockets that go straight through like ring spanners and the ratchet is on the outer part of the socket. Pricey though!
Thats a nice tool ya got there martin ;)
Never seen anyone use a socket and a allen key together like that before. It was pretty neat.
Great vid bud
Nice video Martin
Dampers Martin! 😊
Always love your videos Martin thank you from South Africa
I would love to stay in the United Ku
I would love to stay in the United Kingdom I am from South Africa
Maybe one day.
Hi Good Sir, It's Mervyn here, the Austin 1100 Man flu restoration pictures! I need to pick your brains. I have to do a cylinder head gasket job and then set the timing. Some videos set the tappets at .03 for both intake and exhaust but old school say Intake at 10 and exhaust 12. I know the mini and 1100 are similar but I guess the guy that said .03 for all, was the A+ engine. Not sure and the setting is important. Hope you can help. Thanks......Hope you are over the flu by now! Best wishes..... Mervyn
You'd have to Google that Merv, I would have to do the same. Yes, I remember that vid as well. Hope you are fine bud.
Offset or drop ring spanner (stahwille do extra deep offset ones) or a windy gun will buzz that up
Nice work-around on the strut mount Martin, I bet Vauxhall do make a workshop tool for that and I bet it's about £100 too! Lol.
Yes John, you can buy the sockets but I didn't have one so I made it
I bought a box spanner for my old astra h as a Swan neck didn't fit. Only thing I found a pain is if it's really right your buggered holding it and trying to crack it
You've made your own now but others may be interested, eBay sell go through sockets the 19mm is £4.34
Best wishes
Pete.
Nice work again Martin. Perhaps a crows foot spanner for a ratchet would have got it.
Boot you missed using a blanket lol.
Cheers
Pete.
Nothing wrong with a " field repair"
Well done sir!
I’ve been tatting with cars far to long ,I invested in inpact gun for things like that top nut
Now that’s using the old head for something other than a hat rack!
What you also could have done as well Mart, is cleaned the clack out of the offside strut screw and put a load of grease on top and with the drivers side one at least put a rubber bung or tape on the top as you don't have the cap.......just a thought mate!
We'll get a new strut Baz, its unsafe.
Top Man!!
Martin like the tool you've made if you have alook on eBay you can buy shocker sockets similar to the one you have made but if you can make one why buy one love the videos mate keep them coming buddy
Cheers Kyle, yes, I have a set now
Use a wring spanner..Great work 👍
Cranked spanner is what I normally used but if you don't have one good way round it. Guess you where harassed the day you did the strut as you forgot about nut. It's ok that you forgot it happens.
Another great video Martin any chance of a link to the high temp filler.cheers in advance.
I'll try and find the website.
retrorestore thank you much appreciated 👍
@@DIYCampervansAndVariety Here you go www.lloydpaton.co.uk/shot_blastblast_cabinet_filmrolls_and_sheets_C159.html
I fill the top of the strut with grease, stops the corrosion.
Good idea Alan.
hi martin i love watching your videos i just wondered if i could have some advise please my fan belt tentioner has worn on my 2003 peugeot expert van any idear how to change it and is it easy many thanks
Not worked on one of those, sorry
@@retrorestore ok thank for replying looking forward to watching more of your videos
Swan neck ring spanner !!
It wouldn't go in. I tried one
Have you tried wrapping it in a blanket? ;)
Also I have somewhere deep drop ring spanners for that sort of job.
I have one too but it was no good
@@retrorestore Blanket no good then? :)
Fair enough, I have some Elora ones somewhere. Not cheap though not outrageous.
Hello, I saw in your live chat that someone had used VACTAN rust converter which you recommended to them, is this correct? I have read up about it and it certainly looks good.
Yes, I use it and its great stuff.
@@retrorestore thank you so much, I have some on order for my car
Also Poundland do a double sided tape like that in a 3 pack.
Impact gun would do the job Martin
Does everyone in your family drive a Vauxhall? I can see 4-5 in your driveway.
Did it stop the knocking in the end
Yes bud.
Fellow Wrench Pullers:
Don't fix what ain't broke
But take care of your sh!t 🖖
Nothing wrong with home made tools I’ve made a few over the years
Can u do I video how too replace locking fuel cap motor mines broke and I got spare one but don't no how too remove the the covers thanks👍
Mohammed Pervez I’m sure you get to it from inside the boot,
@@Litesnip2022 I mean is how too take the plastic covers off I can see the wire and motor but can't get access too to it without taking the covers thanks
My Vauxhall Agila keeps rattling while driving do you have any advice or tips
hard to say, sorry.
I'll try to be Pacific the speak sound come from one side of the car
Those dust caps on top of the suspension strut are there soley to trap dirt and water in there to aid rapid detoriation of the top of the suspension mounting. Get rid of them, they serve no purpose
It seems that way.
Vortex socket set if anyone likes to have the correct tools lol
DIY tools give more satisfaction xD GJ Martin ;p
Why buy special tools when you can make your own, good job Martin.
What model are ur mission speakers in the log cabin martin.. im addicted to stereo equipment 😁
I think they are Technics
@@retrorestore ok.. have u ever been into or had a play with hifi seperates..
@@stuhollyhead4294 Yes bud, Had many units in the 80's and still have a couple of Technics sets now.
@@retrorestore be nice if u could show them in one of ur videos so i can be nosey 👍
@@stuhollyhead4294 haha I'm like you stu absolutely love old vintage HiFi, always on the lookout for a quality separate, it's funny I noticed those speakers aswel 😀😀
How much was the sand blaster
You can get one for about £150.00
That plastic see thru bit reminds me of a fad thing back in the 80's think it was called "Rips" visor and when your motorbike helmet visor got too mucky you just ripped off the top one revealing the one underneath all nice and clean. I had a big argument with a traffic old bill couple years ago on me Vespa and he was moaning about not wearing leathers and not having visibility clothing on... my crash helmet being a nice reflective dayglo orange obv he musta missed and it got a leetle heated cos having a giant orange ball is just so ignorable and he then tried to do me on missing e numbers on the visor, right jobsworth :( As for leathers, if I wanted to dress like Freddie Mercury, I would be riding one of them crotch rockets and told the old bill that too lolol
It's important to have the tongue in exactly the right orientation, when applying filler! :-)
Haha, too true
First
I wouldn´t let Jimmy (or anyone else I care for) drive with that rusted out right top bearing!
Suspension components should be replaced in pairs
Why don't u put 3 or 4 on at one time then tare them off when u need to
because the tape is very sticky.
@@retrorestore use magnets
Great vid... I’m gunna buy retrorestore vest so I can look like you!👌
you need a slap with a wet fish forgetting to tighten the nut up! there is a suspension top strut tool you can buy.. www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=suspension+top+strut+tools&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=suspension+top+strut+tool&_sacat=0
I didn't need to show that but I did so no slapping needed, We all forget things so its possible for others to do.
Lmao you could just use a spanner
No you can't
@@retrorestore yes you can google deep ring spanner mate done it thousands of times that's what your meant to use no special tools needed just a simple deep ring spanner
@@davidrand1984 I have a 19 mm deep ring and it wouldn't go in bud
@@retrorestore very strange unless your spanner is different to most as said I've done it thousands of times