Turning my crash-damaged Range Rover into a daily driver

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  • @JayEmmOnCars
    @JayEmmOnCars 10 месяцев назад +146

    This is my favourite recent find on RUclips

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +22

      As someone who has watched hours of your channel, I really appreciate your comment mate 🤝

    • @morgansteele3158
      @morgansteele3158 10 месяцев назад +1

      Ditto

    • @pavelprunner5367
      @pavelprunner5367 8 месяцев назад

      Love both of your channels guys. 👍 Thanks for your great content.@@NotEconomicallyViable

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 10 месяцев назад +219

    You have one of the best personalities on RUclips Nino, great video, I hope the good lady is keeping well.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +10

      I really appreciate that mate 👍🏻 Naomi is keeping very well too 🙌🏻

  • @andy14landy
    @andy14landy 10 месяцев назад +128

    You can put the suspension in off road height and put axel stands underneath. Then lower the suspension and once it sits on the stands it raises up to extended mode. If you press and hold the suspension up button and the brake pedal for a few seconds, it goes into super extended mode. Plenty of room to get underneath then.

    • @catozzy123
      @catozzy123 10 месяцев назад +9

      Looks the nuts! You’ve done a great job. You must share , once finished, the complete cost. Bravo!

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +12

      Good to know for the future 👍🏻

  • @Cherishedcars
    @Cherishedcars 10 месяцев назад +66

    So sorry to hear about your Grandad. He must have been very proud of everything you’re doing. Great work, keep it up! Looking forward to seeing more to come!

  • @JerryMotorsport
    @JerryMotorsport 9 месяцев назад +7

    6:30, it's actually a really ingenious way of rustproofing this area of the vehicle by covering it in used oil. Servicing probably use a suction hose to remove the oil which is likely why the drain plug was so hard to get off. Recently dicovered the channel and love your delivery style really enjoying it thanks!

  • @Vaino_Hotti
    @Vaino_Hotti 10 месяцев назад +41

    I really like these videos with a bunch of little jobs & fixes. It's more detailed and interesting, way better than seeing just another timelapsed video of someone pulling an engine or bolting on a bunch of expensive new stuff.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +5

      That's good to know for the future - I'll try to do more like it 👍🏻

  • @PPhase
    @PPhase 10 месяцев назад +48

    It's really good to see someone who is obviously very competent working on cars making the odd little mistake and keeping them in and not being text book perfect like many channels because that's the real world especially for incompetent have a go mechanics like me!

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr 10 месяцев назад +1

    It's amazing how good the car is looking

  • @Horsleyclassics
    @Horsleyclassics 10 месяцев назад +7

    you can disconnect the bonnet rams and lift it up to vertical for servicing there is a clip each side on each hinge that holds it in place.

    • @josephsager9425
      @josephsager9425 8 месяцев назад

      Mercedes calls it the "service position"

  • @07ORO
    @07ORO 10 месяцев назад +3

    Honestly one of the only car youtubers I'll cast to the big screen and watch a whole vid of in my free time. Keep it up - hope to see you on minimum 200k subs end of the year

  • @simono.d9469
    @simono.d9469 10 месяцев назад +10

    That’s a mega turnaround, even with the ding at the top and the scuffs she’s looking fantastic.
    I do love your videos because you cover everything in your journey, even the silly little oversights which most people can relate to.

  • @sheldonv8
    @sheldonv8 8 месяцев назад +1

    New subscriber here. . There's something pleasing about watching some struggle with annoying basic stuff that should be easy, i.e. rear wiper and you're so so right about how the little details make a huge difference. .Congrats on getting the plates on level .😊😊 . Keep up the great entertainment.

  • @Smithy6029
    @Smithy6029 10 месяцев назад +7

    The way you present your videos along with your personality! You deserve to be a successful full timer as I guarantee I’ll be watching every release “keep it going, Your extremely admirable and contagious!” (In a good way!)

  • @dunglass1
    @dunglass1 10 месяцев назад +33

    Love how you test the strength of the ramps by standing on one 😂

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +2

      I'm quite heavy 😅😂

    • @catilre
      @catilre 10 месяцев назад +1

      I might "retrofit" some cross bracing on those ramps, just to hopefully prevent twisty squishy unaliving.

  • @SentinelIXK
    @SentinelIXK 10 месяцев назад +21

    Sorry for you loss, Nino. From the picture, it looks like your grandad had the same brightness in his eyes you have.
    I really enjoy your channel, thanks and all the best.

  • @Bigmirrorman
    @Bigmirrorman 10 месяцев назад +6

    Gone from a wreck to a tidy daily! Looks great! Keep up the good work

  • @j.b.w.
    @j.b.w. 10 месяцев назад +8

    I love these videos, you're not alone when it comes to some of those "what am I doing" moments. Or those moments when you take on a difficult job and what you thought would be the easy part ends up taking 2 hours. Keep going though, these sorts of videos help us all get a bit of encouragement when we work on our old cars!

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад

      I'm glad I'm not the only one that suffers those kind of moments 😁

  • @christycullen2355
    @christycullen2355 9 месяцев назад +1

    The fact you do these restorations in your garden makes these even more impressive.

  • @dave1966red
    @dave1966red 10 месяцев назад +16

    Love your videos Nino. You're a top geezer who provides an "everyday" insight to what you do. I really hope you achieve your dream of going full time with YT.
    I've followed similar guys on a couple of RC channels. One in particular made the shift from part time to full time during 2023.
    It can be done and I wish you well. The good news is you're a natural presenter, filled with bags of enthusiasm for your subject and exude honesty & personality from every pore.

  • @wiredWhiz27
    @wiredWhiz27 8 месяцев назад +1

    loved watching this a lot only thing left is to do a drive on the vehicle or maybe a vlog to see how it performs in real time would be a great video which i would be looking forward to.

  • @TheChappers
    @TheChappers 10 месяцев назад +3

    Well done mate. Great video and sorry for your loss. Keep on keeping on, in his memory. 👍

  • @georgesafc6589
    @georgesafc6589 8 месяцев назад +1

    Just came across this channel, and i have to say i am absolutly loving it. You are doing such a great job with this and its so enjoyable to watch. Really makes me want to start buying crash damaged cars and doing this myself.. I will be a keen subscriber from now on so keep it coming. 😊

  • @jamesmacdonald3090
    @jamesmacdonald3090 10 месяцев назад +5

    Good to watch. I tend to save up once a month and get my L322 done at local handwash and clay bar once a year, they are big old motors but very satisfying once done. Enjoy, I love mine!

  • @JaathuG-xn9pd
    @JaathuG-xn9pd 10 месяцев назад +6

    Love the channel, your videos are so relatable for me and thousands of other driveway mechanics who just enjoy working on their own cars. Also I love how your videos are genuine and aren't cut and polished to make it look like everything is easy and avoids the whole "here's what I made earlier" effect most automotive RUclipsrs are going these days. keep the videos coming!

  • @stevenpearson2698
    @stevenpearson2698 10 месяцев назад +3

    Superb stuff Nico. I love the personality you bring to each video. Your positive humorous commentary and can do approach make me grin from ear to ear. I think you’re going to love driving that beauty. You deserve it. Keep it up!

  • @JohnHoganN8
    @JohnHoganN8 10 месяцев назад +1

    My Dad had a set of those ramps in the 70s. He used to ask me to see him up to the top of them and I hated it!

  • @Doshinkyo
    @Doshinkyo 10 месяцев назад +10

    3:32 Bro is a comedy genius! The timing and everything 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Life_Of_AL
    @Life_Of_AL 8 месяцев назад

    I love how real your channel is Nino. Mistakes we all make, the dropped 10mm into the engine bay never to be seen again and the numerous grazed and cut fingers, the taking 3hrs to do something a garage does in 3 minutes etc etc
    Must of us who like to tinker with our cars don’t do it cos we fancy ourselves as mechanics, but because there’s some of us who are just wired up that way, we like to find a problem and fix it.
    Keep up the good work

  • @Philljag
    @Philljag 10 месяцев назад +19

    It’s like watching a chuckle brother work on a car 😂😂

  • @sausage2293
    @sausage2293 10 месяцев назад

    This channel is a hidden gem! I've always been really interested in the mechanical aspect of cars but never had the bravery to service my own car. You have inspired me! 👍

  • @vchukwuma
    @vchukwuma 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thank for the upload and sorry to hear of the passing of your grandad.

  • @WelshAudaxer
    @WelshAudaxer 9 месяцев назад +1

    New to your channel and love it! Your personality shines through and with your honest commentary (highs, lows & mistakes aka learning opportunities 😅) makes it a must watch channel ! Hope you can make your dream come true and go full time (you may have already!)

  • @philcross1057
    @philcross1057 10 месяцев назад +9

    Sam’s Motor and Machine did a vid on a full service for an L322 and he used a vacuum pump designed to drain almost all the oil out. It’s worth checking out and safer than getting your noodle squashed!

  • @ste1872
    @ste1872 Месяц назад

    Wow what a difference in this build it looks amazing even the spray job you done it looked like it was new great job Nino 💯👍🏻

  • @jonathanbroughton5983
    @jonathanbroughton5983 10 месяцев назад +5

    You just made Matt from highpeak very happy with the new plates

  • @michaeldebrou8767
    @michaeldebrou8767 10 месяцев назад

    You, my son, have done a cracking job with that car (and you learnt so much about fixing cars). respect!

  • @spacewalrus2048
    @spacewalrus2048 10 месяцев назад +3

    The long format videos are brilliant, i think you could easily make a full time job out of this. Properly enjoying this.

  • @stevie-lee_256
    @stevie-lee_256 9 месяцев назад

    This seems genuine enough, unlike other car channels on RUclips where everything seems surreal.

  • @cristyliviu
    @cristyliviu 10 месяцев назад +3

    Nice job! Couldn't stop loughing when you got to that paint marker, that didn't wanted to come off! 😂

  • @garymiller9191
    @garymiller9191 10 месяцев назад +2

    Keep up the great work. We can actually see the evolution of a non-carguy into a backyard mechanic like myself

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 10 месяцев назад +4

    Looks a million dollars. I’ve been diy’ing on cars since 1988, 2 weeks ago I had to replace the alternator in my modern vag product, a pain but not to bad - the wheel arch liner was a sod, and with one screw missing I gave up as got dark the frost returned and neither a magnet on a stick or torch revealed the screw. No problem though, a quick test drive and re-park to find my new winter tyre deflating rapidly and the screw was found - yay. We all make mistakes, and some of us continue to do so. It’s just the magic of life 😤. Sorry about your grandad but good innings.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +1

      Ahhhh noooo - that's sod's law. Thanks for the condolences. He had a very good innings 🤝

  • @iamburnhard
    @iamburnhard 10 месяцев назад +1

    You are great a this. Videos are funny, informative, interesting and entertaining. You're a natural behind the camera and you've inspired me to get more hands on with my car. Keep it up fella. I hope you get your wish and you can do this full time.

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 10 месяцев назад +4

    The paint looks amazing, you wouldn't think it's possible from a can, well done.👍

  • @SteveBlues87
    @SteveBlues87 9 месяцев назад

    Just started watching today. Loving the format so far. I much prefer the longer videos than having to wait every week for a 15 minute update video like a lot of others. Looking forward to watching more of your content

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 10 месяцев назад +4

    It's amazing how good the car is looking, you'd never know how much was damaged before, a great job. Only thing is that dent you can't unsee lol.

  • @waynebaldycanning
    @waynebaldycanning 10 месяцев назад +1

    been following you from the start and your videos just get better and better. Love this Range Rover series and can't wait for the next one!!!

  • @markvardy5479
    @markvardy5479 10 месяцев назад +3

    Please don't pour the diesel out the old filter in to the new one as you can contaminate the clean side and this can damage the fuel system components, keep the posts comming good content 👍

  • @Zenyettamondatta
    @Zenyettamondatta 10 месяцев назад +2

    Recently found your channel and I have to say I love the honest, lets have a go attitude you have its so refreshing that your not just throwing money at your projects but you consider the process, please keep it up and I can see a time where your income off RUclips allows you to be full time, keep up the fantastic work your doing as I like many love the content.

  • @ordimamedia
    @ordimamedia 10 месяцев назад +3

    I do enjoy watching your videos,I like your personality just like someone here said.

  • @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601
    @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 10 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this seeing it all come together and your hard work and determination. It’s inspiring as I love working on our cars and it’s nice to know others do too.
    Well done on getting she 100%. What a cool dally driver

  • @DangerSte
    @DangerSte 10 месяцев назад +16

    For easier oil changes you can get an oil extractor, and use that going in via the dipstick tube. Can can hand pump or electronic ones.
    Sorry about your grandad too

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад +3

      I'll take a look into that. Thanks for the condolences mate

    • @supercrazysane
      @supercrazysane 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@NotEconomicallyViabledid my first ever oil change on my Discovery 4 using a mitivac extractor off Amazon.
      Took me 20mins including changing the filter, not a single drop anywhere.
      Enjoyed your RR rebuild, anything JLR will get quite a following IMHO. Nicely done 👍

  • @gregpheysey6933
    @gregpheysey6933 10 месяцев назад +1

    Well done Nino very enjoyable it’s nice to see a normal person with a positive attitude good work

  • @ВикторШишков
    @ВикторШишков 10 месяцев назад

    This just became my favorite youtube series. The candid reactions and genuine problems you face, especially the rooftop dent (I saw it last time and was wondering when you would address it) is just a joy to watch. Real life problems real life solutions, not scripted shows ready with anything.

  • @hgvlee3134
    @hgvlee3134 8 месяцев назад

    Absolutely love your channel, entertainment, and information all in one. Keep doing what you do

  • @MaxSparky
    @MaxSparky 7 месяцев назад

    nice little series on the range rover would love to see a final video touching up the rest of the body work and also giving us a final total of how much you spent on the projects, great videos keep it up!

  • @jaydee4086
    @jaydee4086 10 месяцев назад

    Sorry for your loss my friend,I'm not long subscribed but love your content.look forward to more of your content soon

  • @herbie53opf
    @herbie53opf 10 месяцев назад +1

    Such a great channel!
    Looking forward to seeing your next car adventures.
    I'm currently in the middle of getting an XJ40, Samurai and Wolseley back on the road and love to see some other blokes struggling with this horrible hobby aswell!
    Cheers

  • @KerriHulkes-cx9gd
    @KerriHulkes-cx9gd 9 месяцев назад

    Whaw! I delivered this car to you in one hell of a state. Great to see this car looking so good, well done! Loving the videos 👍🏼

  • @nigelbond4056
    @nigelbond4056 10 месяцев назад

    I’m really enjoying this series. Your ‘have a good attitude’, humour and honesty when things don’t go to plan is refreshing. Plus the Range Rover’s starting to look great. Would love to have a running total of costs 👍

  • @mrkssld
    @mrkssld 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video, it’s like watching me do car maintenance lots of potential know how but never goes that smoothly 😬

  • @danieleaton1399
    @danieleaton1399 10 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely love the update it's come along way , well done

  • @zeightguy
    @zeightguy 10 месяцев назад

    Great channel , After 60yrs of Diy street 2nd hand car maintenance I have decided that oil drain plugs are'nt used anymore especially with the advent of plastic sumps. I recommend using a 12v electric oil suction pump to remove old oil either thro filler point or dip stick hole, it's much cleaner ,less spills on the ground or up your arm! Keep up the good work.

  • @Man7rah
    @Man7rah 8 месяцев назад

    some of the best content, love seeing you learn and learning with you

  • @steverees1936
    @steverees1936 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your doing brilliantly with what looked like mission impossible, when you first got that car. Well done mate. 👌

  • @cdf1784
    @cdf1784 10 месяцев назад

    In terms of you doing this full time I’d say I came for the Range Rover as a fellow 2009 4.2 SC owner but stayed on for your personality and approach on fixing the car it is enjoyable and find a laugh here and there good job.

  • @TheGT73
    @TheGT73 10 месяцев назад +2

    Tremendous video and and very enjoyable. With condolences for your Grandad, I’m sure he’s proud of your talents and skills.

  • @glennmcmahon4028
    @glennmcmahon4028 10 месяцев назад

    Nino, great perseverance on your part by sticking to it and not giving up on the issues you found with RR. You made a great buy especially that diesel engine engine option because as you know the list price on that RR is $$$$$. I"m surprised a pro re-builder didn't snatch it up. Keep up the good work you have shown that with a little work and time the RR could be fixed! Your wife will be happy to drive that down the road like royalty lol!

  • @ShaksAutos
    @ShaksAutos 10 месяцев назад +1

    You absolutely deserve all the support and love for your dedication on these videos. Keep up the good work 👏

  • @friedrich133
    @friedrich133 9 месяцев назад

    Love it! I could imagine myself spending the same money and making the exact same mistakes trying to repair that car :D
    Keep up the great work!

  • @benny4977
    @benny4977 9 месяцев назад

    Does anyone else struggle with the easiest of tasks? 😂 Absolute gold. Love this lad

  • @grippingyarnsuk
    @grippingyarnsuk 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great to see how much your channel has grown .

  • @DDLovett
    @DDLovett 10 месяцев назад +2

    Oh Nino. That was incredible.
    I've been waiting for a part 2 .
    You have a great motor there now.
    Well done.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate

    • @DDLovett
      @DDLovett 10 месяцев назад

      @@NotEconomicallyViable How about a video of your wifes first drive of the Range Rover.
      I better she will love it but I'd also like to see your face if she hates it.

  • @thomasassim-ita1787
    @thomasassim-ita1787 10 месяцев назад

    Mini, I know the feature is gonna be great. Little beginnings is always the way to start, you'll get there soon. I love your sheer determination and courage. Keep it up ❤

  • @highdefp-rm7zg
    @highdefp-rm7zg 10 месяцев назад

    Great content : especially like your honesty in cock ups and humour. Keep it up !

  • @steverogers7473
    @steverogers7473 10 месяцев назад

    MORE! love your style, humour and the highs and lows! Keep the videos coming please ♥️

  • @johnolaoluwa
    @johnolaoluwa 9 месяцев назад

    Your NEVER SAY NEVER spirit is making me to subscribe to support. Well done!

  • @iNostos
    @iNostos 10 месяцев назад

    Your victories are our victories! Press on, brother!!! ✊
    And deepest condolences ❤

  • @paulmcdonough1190
    @paulmcdonough1190 10 месяцев назад

    I really admire how hard you work on your projects and you are very honest in your skills. Keep up the great work and I will be a watcher for sure.

  • @johnevans9897
    @johnevans9897 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your doing good mate... A heart like a lion taking on some of the stuff you do... Keep it up buddy....

  • @19KEV73
    @19KEV73 10 месяцев назад +2

    Sorry to hear about Grandad Stanley & what a loss that must be, keep using them service ramps in his honour - great channel fella, can only go from strength to strength, keep posting them & we will watch them 👍👍

  • @vanderdetails.detailing.
    @vanderdetails.detailing. 10 месяцев назад +1

    great video love your personalitie and humor. Keep it up loving it.

  • @boydsterling3193
    @boydsterling3193 10 месяцев назад

    I need to start using dnb to wash my car - as a big fan of the L322 in general I’m loving this series, this is becoming a fave channel of mine!

  • @keithvers569
    @keithvers569 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love the channel, I have run a tdv8 similar aged car for over 2 years now and so far has been very reliable. Good luck with going full time.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад

      That's good to know 👍🏻

    • @keithvers569
      @keithvers569 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@NotEconomicallyViable just get the gearbox oil changed at a specialist, the gearboxes need a fluid change periodically and it’s not a diy job

  • @JemenJ
    @JemenJ 6 месяцев назад

    Really enjoying these videos! Keep at it! You are fun to watch! Greetings from Finland :)

  • @Sicario-Sunny
    @Sicario-Sunny 4 месяца назад

    Glad I found this RUclips channel!

  • @mattburford2035
    @mattburford2035 10 месяцев назад

    Really enjoyed the progress you’ve made on this from when it arrived. You should be proud of what you’ve achieved! Looking forward to the next update 👍👍

  • @Parknest
    @Parknest 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nino, I've done some messy engine oil changes myself (I even caught a good one in one of my videos). On my Volvo XC90 the ground clearance is such that I don't even need to jack it up to drop the engine oil or the transission fluid. Cycling the ignition key a few times is usually sufficient to bleed the air out of the fuel system. You have improved this Rangie no end and that is quite a result. A good PDR guy will probably be able to sort that dent out. Now you've cleaned the outside you'll need to do the interior. Some leather cleaner and conditioner will have those seats looking like new. RIP Stanley. He had a good innings and was just a day short of his 90th birthday.

    • @NotEconomicallyViable
      @NotEconomicallyViable  10 месяцев назад

      Oil changes are the bane of my existence - they never go well haha. Thanks for the condolences 🤝

  • @DonMcCulloughCyber
    @DonMcCulloughCyber 13 часов назад

    You are doing fantastic work! I love your video's

  • @rapido2963
    @rapido2963 10 месяцев назад

    When I use my car ramps I place a piece of ribbed rubber matting under each ramp. This works well to hold them in place. Subscribed!

  • @e46dutch
    @e46dutch 10 месяцев назад

    You're my new favourite channel, been binge watching all of your episodes! Get yourself a caramel wheel for tape and badge residue, takes it off in seconds 👌🏻

  • @ianfoster1
    @ianfoster1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good to see you back… hope you get to do it full time very soon 💪

  • @KostasStergio
    @KostasStergio 10 месяцев назад

    For cleaning glass you can use kitchen wire or a new and flat razor blade with plenty of soapy water and it does miracles. I used it to clean overspray from the windscreen when the paint escaped from the masking paper. Nice videos cannot wait for the next one already.!!!

  • @bossrich
    @bossrich 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great progress mate! Love your videos, keep it coming🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Gerry2many
    @Gerry2many 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing job mate well done ive been watching a few of your videos lately especially (Sheila) audi a4 2.5tdi as its what i also run as my daily keep up the great work! Your grandad will be looking down very proud of you. One of my new fav channels to watch!

  • @christophernugent620
    @christophernugent620 10 месяцев назад +1

    happy days bro cant wait till your next vid ,your so awsome with your repairs ,🍻🍻

  • @waynelittle5583
    @waynelittle5583 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing video as always really looking forward to more videos from you just a wonderful down to earth man getting rare on RUclips now sadly and very sorry for the loss of your grandad

  • @antoniopalmero4063
    @antoniopalmero4063 10 месяцев назад

    I paid £2.5k for my 2007 vogue so it makes me feel better seeing yours arrive 😂 , the inlet manifold on the drivers side normally cracks and causes the car to go into limp mode under load . Just spray with soapy water whilst engine running to check for hairline cracking . It can be fixed easily using Q BOND .

  • @knottym00se
    @knottym00se 10 месяцев назад

    I like these vids, very relatable to my amateur DIY experience, would love to see more!

  • @philipmulville8218
    @philipmulville8218 10 месяцев назад

    Nino, this is a great channel. Continued success to you. The Range Rover is majestic.

  • @Daz_Stap
    @Daz_Stap 10 месяцев назад

    Another great video! I live how you narrate what you do, as I can relate exactly, especially the reaching for the ratchet!