Is my rebuilt Mini FINALLY road legal?
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I've spent a lot of time (and money!) fixing up my Mini Cooper S R53. When I first got it, it was in a terrible condition and was absolutely not safe to be on the road.
Fast-forward a few months and has it finally managed to get an MOT and be road legal??
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Hey bud I am slowly making my way through all your videos, I'm probably about half way. Love you and your brand. Don't ever lose that excitement for fixing something in your journey. I remember that feeling when I was 15-16 doing similar repairs to my car just so I could go around town or to school. Now I am constantly fixing things for my business or farm and sometimes I don't have that excitement anymore. So thanks for reminding me to be appreciative of my skill set and that I should enjoy it more.
That new MOT feeling…fantastic! Very well done for all your hard work.
Proper result Nino. Loving the "every day is a school day" mentality where you are prepared to try so much maintenance rather than just paying for it to be carried out, which gives added satisfaction of seeing the fruits of your labour. Recommend Plusgas for freeing fasteners, rather than WD40 which I consider a "does everything in an average way" product. Another product you may want to consider is Vactan as a rust converter/primer that was basically for the professional market but is now sold to the general market - it appears to be highly recommended by the boating fraternity - with me only mentioning this after seeing the trailing arm and shocker body in the spring change video, so may be worth searching out online reviews.
Thanks for the support, Keith. The WD-40 was the penetrant version they do, but will definitely look at Plusgas when my can runs out. Just taken a look at Vactan, too. Seems reasonably priced and has great reviews!
Well done Nino for all you’ve done on your little mini. I’m into doing as much as I can to my own cars, I think you’ll be an inspiration to many people. 🙂
Thanks, mate. One of my goals doing this was to encourage others to do it
On the subject of the great Bard and quotes, maybe this would be more apt? “With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers, shall Uplift us to the view”.
For corroded 13mm head bolts, half inch is 12.7mm
Half inch is pretty much all I use on older 13mm nuts and bolts! Though hex spanners and sockets are always best for tired old fasteners if available... I need a hell of a lot more of them though 😂
Well done Nino, loving the series, keep on busting the knuckles
Literally! Man, I know I've done that too many times. Slip off the spanner or ratchet and all that lovely force stops dead knuckles first into the tarmac 😂
Well done buddy. Might sound weird, 'cause I don't even know you, but I'm really proud of you mate !!
Well done mate. Really wanted you to get it back on the road. Only came across your channel last week, subscribed and looking forward to working my way through to the latest video!
All the best!
Congrats Nino!! Moving on up!!!
Really enjoyed your videos great content and humour
Well done, great patience..
I live on a main road and you would not believe how many bits of car springs I find in the gutter that go in my scrap bin - at least 7 or 8 a week
Congrats men! You did it!
Perseverance! Well done!
Hey nino your doing great bruv as one who has worked on cars most of my life I know what your going through..but the satisfaction of fixing something is great so keep it up my friend ............
Great job and series fixing up bob!! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
This is my kind of car repairs channel. Outside in the car park, open to the elements. Been there, done that even in the snow! Well done!
Cheers, Les. We have to work with what we've got!
@@NotEconomicallyViable Indeed we do Nino.
Fantastic, well earned beer for sure! I've really enjoyed following you and Yr videos. And yes, I subscribed 😁
Thanks for the support, Neil - means a lot 💪🏼
Loved this series. Fair play to you. Just bought a Cooper S, cant see me doing some of what you did but def will revert back to a lot of it. Congrats!!
Well done been watching your journey to get your mini back on the road. Great to see you finally get it through an MOT. Looking forward now to see what you do next to it ?
I have a r52 cooper s which I’m slowly improving and your videos have been insightful for some jobs I want to tackle. Thank you !
Thanks for the support, Justin! Good luck with the R52 - they're not as bad to work on as everyone likes to make out.
Love your youtube channel you really have done lots on this car
Congratulations! Hope this video gets you to 1k! 👍
Cheers Bud. Looks like it did just that 😉
Hard work always Pays Off!
Great job Nino and great video as always!
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Cheers mate!
Well done mate started watch for the R53 now gone through a bunch of your other videos keep up the brilliant work 🎉
Woohoo 🙌 congrats on getting your car through the MOT!!! What a relief for you. Watching you through the vids has definitely made me want to do more on my R53 🚘
Cheers, James. Glad it's pushed you to do more on yours - these are great little cars when you get into them
Only just found your channel couple weeks ago. Really enjoyed this Mini. Top work
Thanks, Wayne 👍🏻
Well done, I have enjoyed watching the videos on the mini.
Cheers bud
Well done, top job! Proper genuine guy, all the luck man 🍀
Thank you, Tom 🙏🏻
Just watched the whole of your mini build after buying one myself ! Thoroughly enjoyed watching and thanks for making them , fantastic job Nino well done 👍
So pleased for you Nino. What a journey!
Cheers bud. It's been great fun - for me, not my bank balance 😅
Well done Nino, I have really enjoyed watching you get the Cooper s going. Top work
Cheers, Martin 👍🏻
Well done on the Mini.Youre a good guy.🎉
Great job. :) Respect for your courage to take on this on your own :)
Thank you Nino for such an interesting series of videos , especially as I own an R52 myself sort of sorry it's now coming to the end. But well done for making it so watchable with humour thrown in. Looking forward to what's instore. By far one of my favourite u-tube channel's 👍👍👍👍
That's great to hear, Paul. I'm not going anywhere and have lots more planned for the future 👍🏻
fantastic, great to see success . now we need a driving video.
Thanks, Ian. You've been around since the beginning and been a big help. I take it for a spin in the next video - but not too far or fast just in case something falls off 😅
Congratulations Nino i am glad i subscribed from the start we saw all of your ups and downs ,we have been there ourselves. Mini coopers are a tough learning curve,but you did very well.Now comes the fun part DRIVING!
Thanks, bud. You've been a great support from the beginning 🙏🏻
Watched all your videos. Really enjoyed them. I bought a cheap r53 cooper s in November 21 and have a similar skill set to you. It has helped me so much, and given me the confidence to tackle some challenging repairs. The way you present is always fun and interesting. Enjoy the beer you deserve it. Well done Nino a great achievement. Looking forward to more. Thanks Glen( new r53 owner)
Thanks, Glen. Really appreciate that. And really heartening to hear that it's spurred you on to tackle work on yours! 👍🏻
Well done mate. You are learning well. Keep up tye good work. As you learn more you will remember to tighten up everything. A lot of it comes with experience 👍
Thanks mate. Top of my list for work in the future is to check I've done the bolts up properly haha. This is how you learn though, I suppose 😅
Well done Nino....
I've been watching all of your mini content over the last week or so and I've really enjoyed it. Its amazing how far you've come and how much confidence you now have to take on all of the repairs that you've done. I have an r53 as well and want to start doing my own work. I already have a few projects that I'm going to tackle like the supercharger service plus some upgrades. I was going to have a go at the clutch but after watching several videos including yours I decided to chicken out. I hope I can build up the confidence to be able to do half of the things that you have.
I'm looking forward to more mini content. Good luck and stay safe.
Thanks for that, Colin. I reckon you should just give all the projects a go - you might just surprise yourself with how well it goes 👍🏻
@@NotEconomicallyViable just ordered some bits to get it through the mot. I'm starting small lol. CV boot and the rocker cover gasket and bolts. You've inspired me to get my hands dirty👍🏼
Great job Nino! Your hard work and perseverance paid off! It's been fun watching this project. You really should video a rip thru the UK streets to show us what its like.
Thank you, bud. You've been a great support from the beginning. I just took the car out for a very brief rip and filmed it after reading your comment 👍🏻
Huzzah Nino. I'm nearly as chuffed as you are. What a saga it's been - look forward to more. Need to get the subscriptions up now 🙂
Cheers, Damien. Yep, it's been a journey for sure. Got the next car ready and waiting, so you won't have to wait long 👍🏻
Well in man 🥳👏
Cheers, Ricky! 🙌🏻
What's next for the channel....really enjoyed watching, good attitude and sense of humour 👍 well done 👏
Cheers, mate 👍🏻
The next project will be on the channel on Wednesday
@@NotEconomicallyViable fantastic....its hard work running a youtube channel and hard working on a car with no mechanical knowledge. You are doing well, keep up the hard work 💪
Well done..very satisfying for u..
Cheers bud 👍🏻
Incredible, Nino! Been watching every episode so far (as I’m sure you’re aware!) and I always make sure I set the time aside to view properly.
You come across very well and you relate to people who, like you, don’t have a lot of experience with cars but want to get stuck in. But you’re also not afraid to ask for help in order to get things done properly, which is quite rare these days.
Very proud! What are your plans with the mini going forward?
Thanks for such kind words, Harry. You've been a great support form the beginning 🙌🏻
Had one of these for my first car I loved it was well worth paying £1500 for the insurance. Currently own an r56 but may go back to an r53 awesome cars 🙌🏻 keep up the vids mate really enjoying them 👍🏻
Yes - go back to the R53 before the R56 has the typical timing chain issue takes out the engine (seen it and heard about it from my local Mini Club members). The R53 is so much easier to work on than the R56 - however I do appreciate the creature comforts of the newer Mini models.
Cheers, Alistair. The R53 is a proper old-school hot hatch - nice and analogue, which you just struggle to get these days with a modern car.
See they was easy fixes, I'm so happy for you getting it through it's mot and to think you started with no experience you've come a long way.
Cheers, Paul, you've been a big support throughout 💪🏼
Well done lad 👍 it's been a journey 😁😉
It has indeed. Thanks for the support, Alec 👍🏻
Well done mate. This was an epic watch. Would love to know your final figures on it😊
Fantastic result well chuffed for you, I hope i get some luck this weekend when I'm trying to find the knocking noise on my front suspension....hope the channel picks up with subscribers and may be brew dog are watching...
Thank you, Patrick. Good luck with your car this weekend - don't do anything I'd do 😅
Totally agree, springs should be changed in pairs
I’ve enjoyed this series.
I’ve enjoyed getting stuck into maintaining our cars…doing it myself takes the sting out if running two old six cylinder BMW’s. I genuinely enjoy it to.
Whey hey…. Get in there, result pal, massive well done. Can’t wait for the next project
Thank you mate. You've been a big support. Next project to be revealed on Wednesday 👍🏻
Well done with everything you’ve done!!! Just seen it for sale on eBay!!!!
Thanks David 🙌🏻
Great job Nino
Cheers, Jon 👍🏻
Inspiration mate. Bought a tired Cooper S in September with same intentions, but apart from minor jobs I've been too scared to get into any of the major work. Amazingly it also passed a recent MOT. This has given me confidence to get my hands dirty. Good on you.
Thanks, mate. These cars aren't as bad to work on as some people like to make out. I think the best thing to do is just jump in head first and see what happens haha
On a corroded 13mm bolt/nut a half inch imperial spanner or socket is usually a good alternative 🏴👍🏻
Thumbs up, well done. And saks is actually the correct pronunciation 😂.
I'm very much like you and own a R53 whats needs attention despite my limited skill level I have accomplished several repair / maintained jobs thanks impart your You & your channel & we are back road worthy again
That's so great to hear. These older cars are definitely easier to work on than some people like to make out. Just have to get suck in!
One of my rebuilds was a turbo mini and it was ,like yours, really great fun to drive. In fact of all the 50+ cars i've ever owned it was the most fun by some way.
Are we talking ERA?! That's a rare beast!
If it’s similar to the one, you’re lucky it didn’t snap one coil up. Ours had to have a new abs sensor because it took the cable out.
Really well done Nino, and really well-done Bob! Laughed out loud when you delivered another quality "Jub Jub Jub Jub" changing the indicator lights !
I'll use that changing the Oil on my 500C tomorrow morning!
What's next?
Haha let me know how that goes - just don't do it with an open bottle of oil in your hands!
Got the next project ready and waiting - will be on the channel next week 👍🏻
@@NotEconomicallyViable Will do - unbelievably, I have to find the filter first, as it’s not the “normal” .9 or 1.1, it’s the 1.4 (Asia Spec) - I might start my own channel off the back of it! Will keep you posted
Nino, if you read this, I think you are absolutely marvelous
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Yes mate! 🙌
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Nino, if you haven’t already got some, I would purchase some Rounded nut/bolt remover sockets. They can get you out of trouble when working on corroded fasteners. Irwin do a very good set that I bought a while ago. Great to see the car coming together now. Well done 👍
Cheers, Ian. I actually have that full set of Irwin bolt removers - they've gotten me out of many sticky situations in the past
Well done m8 good on you.
Cheers bud 👍🏻
Well Done dude, good work what’s next for the mini?
I have my MOT Tuesday and currently no interior, wish me luck!
You've been a big support from the beginning, so thanks for that, mate 👍🏻
Surely for an MOT you only need one seat and a seatbelt? 😅
Well done mate so happt for ya 👍👍btw if youd used yer trolley jack to compress the sock absorber it wls have lined up the holes for the bolt
Cheers bud 💪🏼
Well done to you , must be time for the next project car 🚗🤔
Thanks mate. Yep, it is indeed. Will be appearing on the channel on Wednesday 👍🏻
Really, only changed one spring! You should really swap the other side.
I only change the effected side, never been a problem for me 🎉☮️😀
Yes, really. There's no issue doing that. Why do some people get so bent out of shape about non-issues? 😂
even though yo had already done it I was shouting at the laptop - nooooo don't just wizz it off, you have to take the load off the spring first.....
OMG Well done mate! woo hoo
Cheers bud 🙏🏻
Well done on your Mot, one or two things though...not being picky,just trying to help.....
When you are working on your car, KEEP YOUR LEGS FROM UNDERNEATH...
..it frightens me everytime i see you do it.
Re the banjo bolt "finger tight" and other bits you remove, put back....
Use a dab of paint, tippex, helpers nail varnish....as markers to show that they have been "torqued up" tightened etc...i own and maintain my own aeroplane so have got a rough idea.....
Well done again.
Hopefully onto next one soon 👍🤔😃
Thanks for the advice bud. It's a bad habit that I need to give up. Trust me - you're not the first person to leave a comment about my legs! I'm gonna try harder in the future as I do like my legs haha.
Rather than jack the other side up you could have used the jack to compress the shock to get to line with bolt hole . Great work done so far , i have a cooper r56 I'm always playing with and being a mini its never ending 🤣
I actually tried that, but it started to lift the car off the axle stand and the shock didn't move an inch 😅
You’re amazing mate, I have only just found your channel today and been enjoying your videos! you have a like and sub from me!
Great to have you on board 🙌🏻
Brilliant, well done, ... Bet your so chuffed with yourself and why not ;-) ... One question though, ... Are you going to buy another Mini after you sell this one and restore the next one? Thinking you may as well now you have all the Mini specialist tools and your knowledge is getting much better now, and like they say, ''practice makes perfect'' ! ... Well done mate, have a few beers, not one, you deserve it ;-)
Thanks, Dave! Yeah I'm dead chuffed. Lots of money and skinned knuckles later haha. Not sure about another Mini - think I'm gonna try some other cars and get a good spread of experience, but who knows. If the right one comes along at the right price I may just snap it up!
Amazing, another mini saved.
Well done. What`s next ?
Cheers, Kev. New project will be on the channel on Wednesday 👍🏻
Dude more rain. How is it been raining there since the beginning of the series, no wonder everything's rusted up.
Get yourself a good set of 1/2 inch drive, impact drive six point sockets. These are the black ones that are not chromed. The chrome doesn't hold up well to the stresses of an impact driver. One day you will get yourself an impact driver to help get those rusty nuts off. Congratulations on all of your progress. As others have said, yes you should change the springs on both sides and I would have changed the shocks while I was in there BUT since the car passed the MOT they must be OK for now.
Thanks for the support, Mark. I'm definitely going to look at getting a set of six-point sockets - especially as all my projects look like they're going to be a bit old and corroded 👍🏻
I know we don't know each other but genuinely proud of you this mini looks proper smart you should be really proud too, be nice to meet you and check BOB out in person
Cheers, Bud - you've been a big support from the beginning 👍🏻
@@NotEconomicallyViable its what car guys are ment to do help each other out, I know a fair bit about them gen of minis as I have a cooper jcw not an S for about 4/5 years now pretty much done all the work on it to keep it on the road at its 183k miles still runs like new
you found the answer...single hex sockets and if necessary fill any haps with paper and hammer it on.
6 point sockets, get yourself some impact sockets.
Yaaay 🎉🎉
1/2 inch AF would be a better fit and 6 point sockets are always the way to go
Need to get myself a set of six-point sockets for sure
Good new,can you make a total how much spent on this project
I might, but to be honest I might pass out if I see the total 😂
Its probably common Knowledge but I also discovered using a six side socket is likely to grip. Always use them on anything dodgy looking. I think you will also find impact sockets are six sided. You done well mate.
People have been telling me in the comments that the only thing they'll use a 12-point socket on is a 12-point nut 🤷♂️ Might have to invest in a decent set of six-siders
@@NotEconomicallyViable Sorry I may have misunderstood. I will absolutely use 12 point on a 12 point nut / bolt. But if a six point / sided nut / bolt looks dodgy I will use a 6 point socket as apposed to a 12 as its less likely to slip off. The most common sizes come pretty cheap. I use Halfords / US pro. Be careful it can open a whole debate. I also have a 45 year old set that I got through Kays catalogue. 45 years ago. None of them have failed. We used to use a lot of imperial / AF tools. You could do a clutch on a Vauxhall Viva with a 7/16, 1/2" and 9/16. About 300 times easier than you doing the engine work on that mini.
@@billsheehy1660 . Luxury. Try Brit bikes. Hammer,chisel and adjustable..
You don't need a helper, use a piece of wood wedged against the seat mounting.
I never ever use 12 point sockets on anything other than 12 point headed bolts
Nino, Well done, I remember you were doing this to flip it & work your way up to an Aston, so what are you doing next?
Also there are a lot of channels flipping cars & they do a profit statement at the end of the video run when the cars sold.
Will you be doing one, sort of curious to see costs for this one. Might be tempted to do one myself as a funding route for my resto mod on my R56.
I need £4-5k for a forged engine I want, so thinking flipping 3 cars should do it hopefully...
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Thanks, mate. I kind of touch on the flipping cars thing in the next video. I think my focus has turned from flipping to more just saving cars from the scrapper and project cars. I still work too slowly and I go too deep to be any good at making a profit at it. I was only supposed to change the clutch on this car and ended up taking the engine out and restoring it all haha.
Still aiming for the Aston, but might just have to get there a different route 👍🏻
Fun fact: the German pronunciation of Sachs is pretty close to the English "sucks", which of course doesn't have anything to do with the quality of their products!
minute 15: I told you so! It‘s like the one and only car driving like this, it‘s not scary fast but fast enough to generate fun per mile.
Nice it passed finally! Enjoy man, maybe rethink the tips I gave you under the last video if there are some bucks over ;)
Cheers!
Yeah it's a properly analogue hot hatch - they literally don't make them like this anymore! Thanks for the support, Nicolai 💪🏼
Have you not got a haynes manual
Do you have a link for all the torque specs?
To make brake bleeding easy you can buy a pressure bleeder gunsons make one
Where angles fear to go...
Is it just me or is the playlist in reverse?
Really enjoyed your video's but why don't you give them sequential numbers to identify the next video so as the stories becomes seamless....??? (ie: Part 1, Part 2.......) 😡
Here's a link to a playlist that does what you're looking for: ruclips.net/p/PLcLLcJeGMH_IoPBJq3NI2jXoQaQHsS1Ix&si=0IWUa7sdqBQs2AG1
Might wanna wear a crash helmet when compressing springs.....Treat as unexploded ordnance...