Fixing the WORST car I've ever owned
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In this video I’m back to fixing my MK6 VW Golf that I bought from a scammer.
This time around I have a broken clutch and flywheel, a ruined bonnet and wing, a blocked DPF and more.
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Haha Basildon or Southend hospital for the babies birth? All the best 👍
Mk4 too!
Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
Come to Jesus Christ today
Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
CZcams's most relatable diy mechanic returns to our screens, and leaves us wondering if his wife might be the most patient person to have ever lived. Good luck with the projects, and the baby, Nino!
She’s pregnant, he’s lucky to still be alive 🙀🙀🙀
She’s the real hero here
Poor Naomi she REALLY must love Nino 😂😂😂
Haha you guys kill me. Thanks for the good wishes 🤝
Well done Nino, I love your videos. I so feel your pain and frustration when just about everything goes against you!
What I love about this is that I identify so much with the:
* upside down
* knee on the tiny stone
* arms turning to noodles
* mental exhaustion
* physical exhaustion
* breaking stuff I'm trying to fix
* frustration
* distracted
* taking 3x times as long as I thought
I feel for you mate.
Bang up Job.
🤝
You forget having to go back to the parts shop yet again for something else you didnt think that you would need😀.
I can relate to all of the above as well plus all Nino's noises! Great job Nino, that was some serious work you acheived.
@@davidlang3625He is definitely v good at noises.
This is so accurate😂😂
So true 3 hr job takes 6 lol keep forgetting tools out shed even though I've had a week to prepare them 🤣🤣🤣 best one was putting wheel on then realising I hadn't put calliper pins back in!!!
Just a suggestion, when you have seized bolts, once they start to move, go backward forward in small amounts to help clean and free the threads, don’t just keep undoing.
If you still have dpf problems take the car and get it Terracleaned. Costs a few quid but had an amazing effect on my XF. Even the wife noticed
@@chrisaris8756if you have dpf problems cut the stupid thing out and turn it off in the ecu, since the whole thing is pointless anyway! Your engine and wallet will thank you😅
@@AI-Records24haha we do this over here all the time and egr delete
@@bikerlad3138 where’s that mate usa? Good on you. I do it to every diesel slow fast old new doesn’t matter i say get it out the way and have a much better flow = more reliable! It’s funny when people say “but oh the environment” they just don’t know what a regen actually means😂can’t believe gov forced them to even come up with it in the first place most pointless things ever the engines themselves are very clean now I’ve had a lot of fast diesels and even stage 2 with straight pipe none of them have ever rolled coal. Little bit on wide open but driving normal you’d never even know they were diesel if you didn’t know about cars. We are all being ripped off by our own governments and no one is doing anything!
My favorite way to learn is from the mistakes of others, not from the pros who make it look easy.
Step 1 - remove the entire car from around the clutch.
Glad to see you didn't get far with the DPF cleaner. You really should back flow them with the cleaner or it can push the crap even further into the filter.
I think my wife and your wife share their patience with us. Mine goes "as long as you are happy" whenever I ask about getting a car.
You’re lucky !
Sounds like a keeper
What a woman
CZcams's favourite Jason Statham returns with some more auto panel body punches.👍
😂
More specifically Jason Statham in Crank
Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
Come to Jesus Christ today
Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
There are places to change and refit a gearbox but a gravel drive doesn’t seem to me like one of them.i admire your enthusiasm and lunacy. Best of luck with the projects and channel.
you can do it on a ski slope if you're determined enough. I changed all my brakes in a train station parking lot lol
I've done it in my yard too, with no transition jack, it's harder but possible.
I'm so happy to see others struggle with car maintenance like I do 😅😅
You are not alone 🥳
You should get you some 12x12 wood blocks to throw under car. That car come off them stands and new bady might not have a Daddy. Get some old rims welded together.. throw them under car. Just some back up working on your own.
Good advice
Nino, I feel your pain with the clutch change. I've done a couple of clutch replacements myself but it feels great once that gearbox is back on. Lining the gearbox up with the engine is like docking with the ISS. All the hard work was worth it in the end.
Haha 100% mate
I like to repair and maintain my vehicles in my free time, otherwise I'm an international truck driver. I'm always annoyed about the space in the garage and that I don't have a big crane, but when I see you working outside in the open sky, I have no words but CONGRATULATIONS. Big greetings from Serbia and Keep it up
Appreciate that 🤝
zdravo! Serbia is a beautiful country. I visited twice last year.
@@miff227 Thank you
Those panels could have been Repaired 😮
The moment he celebrates and all the stress leaves the body en the pure rush of joy enters your body when everything works and you are not sure why it all worked but it did and you feel so good and proud of your achievement, a moment of pure exctacy and fulfilment just for yourself was so great to see on camera for another person. Great job madlad keep on going!!!
It really is amazing to see how far your abilities have come on since the beginning of this channel. Whilst taking the gearbox out on axle stands is daunting even for an experienced professional, you are just getting on with it and making it look easy. Honestly, you have inspired me to do so much more on my own car because of your persistency and whenever I think about giving up, I think 'What would Nino do?' and find the hammer!
Honestly a pleasure to watch and always makes my day to see another video come out.
Sames, although its bikes for me. I should really get on with swapping that starter out on my triumph that i've been putting off.
Really appreciate that 🤝
Your patience and perseverance in the face of adversity is remarkable, in English, well done you’re a star.
I love your work, my nervous twich came back after this video:
Tiguan TDi 4 motion. Had to do the clutch cos I got scammed, slave cylinder also failed on the way home.
Had to drop subframe / make an engine bridge, disasseemble 4Motion / remove gearbox / and retutn 3 incorrect clutch kits..... All done on a sloping rough driveway.
I feel your pain ..... And Victory!! Huzzah!!
Yeah.. that transfer box just adds another thing to get in the way
Well done you , I've done similar
Pull the other one
I'm a qualified mechanic and would say you did very well indeed. I do this stuff at home too and can identify with your pain, especially the rain! and of course the pleasure in the end. What I would say for those doing it at home you spend a lot of money on tools for the job. Over the years more than the secondhand car. awesome
Great video, and a smart trick I learned from a friend and
mechanic. When you are working on the brakes hydrolics,
depress the brakepedal and lock it in place before you start.
That way you block the master cylinder whitch will let no fluid
thru the brakelines. There"ll be next to no spilled brakefluid
on the ground. Works great:)
Greta tip!
Great job there mate.. very hard to do all of this alone. Cant agree more nothing beats working on cars
Thanks, Eduardo. It really is the best thing
Cars an Bikes, yes... this allways calms me down (ok somtimes i get loud ;) )
Until you’re underneath them laying in a puddle wondering what the hell you’re doing with your life
@@jens-s12+1 on bike tinkering, for me. I like that there’s nothing you can’t tackle on a bike, if you’re brave enough! And you’ve a good chance of doing it inside, whereas having a big enough garage to get the whole car under cover is less easily done.
Who else remembers changing a clutch while parked outside a row of terraced houses?
...
Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
Come to Jesus Christ today
Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
No better relief as a shade tree mechanic when you are done, it works and you havent created any other issues that need to be fixed. Love the video. Cheers.
You’re a legend. Your videos are very inspirational and comforting knowing I’m not alone struggling with old cars on the drive. Many thanks.
Your videos real are the best around, the feel good factor when watching your hard work pay off is just immense, I had a similar win recently, daring to get my campervan working since watching your videos, and I only went n bloody did it, so thank you for the inspiration man! Cheers!
That's so cool to hear 👍🏻
The shots of you walking to and from the shed are HILARIOUS! You definitely have to keep those up in future episode!
Congrats on the repairs though. Some tough jobs you've done there. You should be really proud you did them solo.
Appreciate that 🤝
I just found your channel a few days ago and I’ve already binge watched every video! Instantly became one of my favorite channels. I really hope you get to go full time soon so the videos are more frequent because I absolutely love them! Keep up the awesome work man.
🤝
This was motivating and relatable to watch. Ive spent plenty of time in the rain fixing cars, but its so satisfying when they get a new lease of life. My A4s just hit 270k and certainly viable to keep going.
I bought a high km Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI (BSL) It's practically a Golf and Touran. The thing with these high mileage cars is you will need to replace many parts. I've replaced too many parts to list, lol
I was just about to type, " I'm sure he's got an engine lift. Use that to get the gearbox back in. " Then at 21.41, there's the engine lift!
😃
This is so real! I feel all the frustrations. So many other repair videos make it look so easy and don’t ever take into account the physical exhaustion involved.
Exactly this. Did my first brake job yesterday and I am still sore lol
I used to get the wife involved in the early days . I used to put a beam across the bonnet landings and get my wife to take up the slack on
the rope after lifting the gearbox by hand a few inches at a time. Once I had the gear box located, it was my wifes job, to take up the slake on the rope again and then put the first top bolt or bolts in place whilst I held it it place. I worked for myself doing cars for a living for many decades.
I am retired now and we are still married.
Best of luck to you feller, that did not look easy on that dirt, I have done it on the road, but that has got to be much harder.
In my opinion VW's and most European cars have been crap for the last 20 years.
You need a garage or workshop
Agreed
My favorite car show, how he tackles these repairs is so admirable. That and he is able to laugh at himself is great to watch.
Your effort and Persistence in Making Things Right Again were Heroic! Good on you for not giving up! I admire the VW line and am grateful to you for saving this one from the Boneyard. Your lovely Wife also deserves a gold medal for her patience!
Hey, just a tip: put some silver anti seize on the disc retaining screw threads and only tighten them finger tight. They do not need to be tighter. They are only there for keeping the disc on during disassembly and reassembly. you will never have a problem with them again in any car as long as you live as long as you follow that procedure
I feel the pain, i removed my A4 avant gearbox in the winter 3 years ago, I still got evidence of cuts and bruises. Had to get rid of it due to ULEZ and got myself 05 Honda Civic for £1,300, no wrenching needed peace of mind. When you got a load of bangers, best to have one Toyoya or Honda as a backup reliable.
A Toyota or Honda as a backup is a great idea. Great work on the A4 gearbox
😂 100 percent correct - beautiful toyota auris that never let's me down - surrounded by pug van and nissans that need work all time 😂😂😂😂
I can literally feel the frustration myself, watching you working on the car - The feeling that the dead stuff is really not dead but mocking you and doing anything possible to obstruct you reaching your goal :D
Absolutely LOVE these repairs, you have a great attitude and work ethic .....gives the rest of us driveway mechanics HOPE. ! Well done ( done similar down here in OZ )
23:00 😂😂😂 We have ALL been there…SOOOO relatable. Well done. Love it. 👍🏻
Great video. Thanks.
🤝
Been waiting ages for your next video
More to come!
Nice to see another non-mechanic rolling around in the gravel outside, scrambling to beat the sunset, with the rain as his arch nemesis and nearly crying from exhaustion of the struggle. I can relate to this so much. Subscribed.
Your enthusiasm is astounding, 46 years on and still on the tools ,im not enthusiastic as you as i do it for a living.
The fact that this came from a scammer has little to do with the fact that it’s junk. It’s a VAG product and worse that it’s of this era.
I don't there was a scammer. Just his wife with a hoodie on
Yet millions of people keep driving them past 200-300,000 miles with good care. My 07 gti has 260k miles
Had a toyota camry and a celica, both ate oil and were usually reliable for the most part. A bit slower though. Current 07 camry eats 1 quart a week, my gti is about 1 quart a month. 500+ miles a month
@@adhizzle9985What motor in that camry? Surely it’s leaking not burning that much. Would be smoking a fair bit if so.
@@adhizzle9985I’ve had tonnes of Toyotas and a fair few VAG products as well: Polo Gti 1.8t, A3 1.8t wagon, S3 2.0t, and both mk4 & mk5 R32’s.
All of the VAG stuff was solid, far more so than people give them credit for. But they are certainly more fragile than the Toyotas (performance models incl).
I had 10x more CEL’s with the VAG cars, DSG issues on the Mk5 at 110k. Same same with oil leaks and usage across the lot. My S3 leaked and burned like a sieve though… But so did my Prado (given the Prado had twice the kms 200k vs 400k).
All in all the Mk4 was the best VAG car I owned, didn’t have an issue with that at all and drove it all over the North Island of New Zealand. That was the only one I would consider was on par with Toyota’s build quality and reliability.
@@adhizzle9985 diesel vag cars were horrendous.
The first time my 2.0 TDI wagon had catastrophic engine failure, i wanted to be the hero and fixed it all!
25k later it did it again and I took a $10,000 loss.
Worst car I ever owned.
So you don’t know what you’re doing then? It cost you 15000$? Woof
@@goclunker no no, it lasted 25k miles.
@@DeanofMachines Do you happen to know what caused it?
@@EndstyleGG Oiling issues, first time was lack of maintenance by previous owner, second motor had the upper oil cooler o-ring fail. Pumped out all the oil during a road trip.
Holy cow, Dean is here! :D
Great effort!!! Love the fact you will literally put your hand to anything 👌🏻.Throughly enjoyed this video.💯
The satisfaction that comes from these types of jobs is something many will never understand!
From the relatability, to the struggles and successes it’s what keeps us all here, thanks for another well put together video Nino!!
Also when I say relatable, not all of us have a sister on speed dial for parts 😝
Appreciate that mate 🤝
That was a challenge but you did an admirable job ... all in the open air and singlehanded. Inspiring. Well done.
You clever man 👏 I've been a DIY repair man for all my cars for years but you have gone another level. Inspiring 🙌
Well done mate, I reemeber changing the gear box on my Golf 6 Plus some years ago. Forgot to firmly reconnect the reverse gear sensor and wondered why traffic was being impolite while I was "clearly" reversing. Bench pressing the new gearbox into place for 30 minutes lying on the ground was the most fun.
Fantastic.
I can relate to this so much, the tools that aren't quite correct but you make them work, sat on a damp driveway, the swearing, everything takes twice as long as expected, getting distracted with fixing other stuff while in there.
Unlike most these videos where someone is working on a ramp, in a workshop, everything very clean, tons of help etc.
Absolutely brilliant love your channel it’s like watching me 20 years ago it’s so good when the job turns out right keep up the good work 🎉
Absolutely well done and especially the conditions you worked in. 'Never again' are the exact same words I said myself when I once replaced the clutch on my old 2.2 diesel honda civic. The weight of the bell housing was extremely heavy and such a relief when you get that first bolt back in.
I can feel your frustration. Been there in my years of home mechanics. Great work!!
I have laughed my way through this episode. I did the clutch on my son's car last year, there were two of us, the gearbox fell off the trolley jack about 5 times trying to get it past the subframe. Well done doing it on your own.
Well done - what an effort. I had a similar situation where our main car wasnt breaking, whereas the project cars were not driveable. A few things that might be useful - When filling in the liquid, you could hang the fluid tank above the hole and let gravity do its job. In order to loosen bolts used break fluid is helpful. In addition you can get a nut breaker (literal translation) and for the round screws there are special drills with for round screws.
Great work! , couple of tips to make your work easier as I also discovered, some small changes go far: use foam mats while under car, makes for more comfortable work, use gloves for better grip and protection, get an electric ratchet to speed up the work.
First video that I watched of yours. The joy of when you fix your own car, nothing compares! Earned a sub! hopefully many more vids like so ! keep it up!
I replaced the clutch on my ford fiesta with my dad, we only had a few axle stands and a trolley jack... A few pieces of wood to take the weight of the gearbox and little patience led to me lay on the floor pressing the gearbox back into place with my dad guiding from above.. I completely can relate to that sigh of relief when you first feel the splines connect and you get a good push. It's such a good feeling, but like you said, one to never feel again 😂 Nice work mate, loving the videos
I truly love your attitude to fixing cars. Keep up the good work and the entertainment..
I feel your pain with the clutch replacement. I’ve just done one in my garage, flat on my back and inventing new swear words. You are right though, you get an immense amount of satisfaction once the job is done. Excellent video.
A very honest and real life account of a diy mechanic brilliant love your channel it will be big
You need to post more soon! honestly I watched many guys fix up newer cars than this even super cars but nothing compares to fixing everyday affordable gems like you do. You make us all believe that every thing has a second third forth tenth chance. This is perfect for the guy who doesn't believe he's good enough to change something on his car. So inspirational. Keep it up buddy. Your so positive. Ps. If your thinking of a new project or your cars just broke get stuck in you'll smash it take his positivity and succeed. We all believe in you. ❤
A really entertaining and watchable channel, Nino! 👍🏻 this episode in particular, as I have a 61 plate MK6 1.6 BlueMotion with 93K on the clock. If I knew when I bought it what I know now, I’m not sure I’d have bought it 😉
Keep up the good work, the channel deserves to grow - and good luck to you ‘n’ the missus with the new arrival…. 👍🏻
Brought back memories of changing the totally failed U-Joints on a 1974 Datsun Pick-Up in my driveway in February when it was about +2C outside at night. At least it wasn't raining. Good Job!
Great work big man! Like u we all love a bit of driveway mechanics. Good info on ur videos it helps others
That was brilliant, the video flew by and was really entertaining. Big respect to anyone who fixes cars by rolling around in the dirt.
Good luck for the baby coming.
Thanks 👍
This chanel deserves way more subscribers for the entertainment itself yet alone education!
Appreciate that 🤝
Wow man. You have got some BALLS! I only found you yesterday and watched the Range Rover fiasco, then watched the golf (scamming bast*@d) and you nailed it. No expensive tools but balls of sterling. I'm hooked and will kerp tuning in and liking 👍. Congratulations on the newborn BTW. Live long and prosper.
As someone who works on my own car this channel is so relatable. The first thing to check when dealing with stuck brakes is to make sure the slide pins are not frozen. As for the DPF if its blocked with sooth use on car dpf cleaner it's foamy comes in a can with tube that you stick in oxygen sensor hole or pressure sensor if blocked with ash then you have to remove it off the car and reverse flush it.
Awesome work as always 😎 like you say, cant beat the feeling when you get big work done yourself.... that clutch on your own was mega work though 💪
Well done mate. I feel your pain. I’m currently clearing out my garage to make way for another NEV as you phrase it. Clearly a perverse pleasure when all your work comes together. Anyway probably time to look after the Mrs & the baby now…👍👍
Love it Nino. All classic car repair problems encountered. I also get the perverse satisfaction of going through purgatory to finish fixing an old car! 👊💪👌
'Peverse' is a great way of describing it haha
Great Content as usual and nicely presented in a charming & friendly manner, All props to ya buddy 👏👏👏
You are just one mad lad! Even I'm not insane enough to do clutch swap with such equipment. Other tasks were the things you do when you maintain your own car.
THAT Sir, was epic! First vid I've watched of yours, liked and subbed. Congratulations BTW ...... on having such an understanding partner!!
Congrats on the job ! I felt that pain when I almost cried fixing front triangles on a seat Toledo from 2002....
As a complete DIY'er who often has no idea what I'm doing and to the smallest budget possible, I find your videos so inspirational. Keep making these and may all your future bolts be unseized!
As soon as you realise nobody really knows what they're doing along with the fact you can get the official workshop instructions for almost any vehicle everything gets clearer lol
Nino you are becoming a CZcams Legend in your own lifetime. Another cracking video my friend. Your "post graft" 'collapses' are so funny. In fact all your "shots to camera" and "viewer interaction" is becoming Your Hallmark. It's certainly what makes your content so wonderfully entertaining. Add to that the commentary along each little chapter on each car's journey and the recipe for success is developing into something very special. You're now up there amongst the very best CZcamsrs of your generation. Add the empathy your "ever patient, never complaining & lovely" wife adds and you're understandably becoming a real SuperStar ⭐️. Just keep doing what you do and good luck both with the safe arrival of the little one 😊
Wow, thanks so much 🤝
Great effort mate, love to see the show! 💪 The true reality of car fixing !
Another great vid. You work exactly the same as you. No garage, just a decent driveway.
Well done mate. Great content.
Awesome work, greatest feeling in the world when you accomplish something,
Much love from Canada!
good luck to you both with the baby, may it all go in the best way possible!
the golf, on the other hand, oh my oh my...
Congratulations on the baby! Being a dad is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Thanks for all the fun content, you’re doing great. And please tell the Mrs thanks for letting us borrow you for the occasional video. Good luck you three. All the best.
Haha appreciate that mate 🤝
Brilliant video! It reminds me of ME 45 years ago. Workshop manual in hand and up to
my nuts in bits, bolts and pieces. Lovely to watch you, my friend. Thank you!
I've just subscribed BTW.
Your doing fine, you are determined, take your time and your learning all the time, I was just like you but in the 1980s the cars was easier, today if you get stuck you have the internet and forums to find out. Best luck with the newborn coming and what a nice family you are. ❤ Colin from Croydon Surrey
The worst experience I've had with a vehicle in my life was a 9N Polo, so many mechanical issues in such a short space of time, it's amazing that there are still any older VWs on the road at all, the computers seem to be programmed to die after 10 years. The engine in mine was also the problematic BMD engine which eats valve guides for fun, those failed requiring a head rebuild. I gave up on saving it after the engine started to eat itself a few months after that. You are a much more patient man than I am.
older vags are probably the most common older cars you see on the road cause most of them refuse to die 🤣
Thank you! Good til see you again. Nice video on a not so nice car….your videos are actually of the few I watch and enjoy from beginning to end!
Appreciate the support once again mate 🤝
You're a hero, Nino. All that work without having any sort of garage, so it's all out in open weather. You had no training, but you deliver proper results despite all of that. And on top of that, you're an honest, genuine guy that I'd love to have a chat and a beer with at least twice a week. Best wishes to you and Naomi for your first born. May it all go smoothly for you. 😊
Thanks mate 🤝
I wish I had the confidence to take on some of these impossible tasks you seem to keep breezing through! All awhile making the lot of us laugh! Well done impressive job!
Well done. I thought you’d throw the towel in whilst struggling with the gearbox, but you persisted and it paid off. Really enjoyed celebrating the achievements of each task with you, nice one 👍
I was driven largely by necessity lol
I feel your pain with the gearbox removal.. I swore I’d never do another on a golf. Guess what.. current project is a dq200 Mechatronic unit. Love the videos, so relatable!
good work man , i can relate to the pain and acknowledge the reward of fixing a car in arduis circumstances is sooo good. best of luck for mum and new bubs -cheers from Tasmania AU
Appreciate that mate 🤝
Loved this mate. Got to do the Clutch on my 1.6tdi soon! Haven’t been looking forward to it!
Good luck!
I felt your pain, followed by your immense satisfaction, whilst you basked in the fruits of your labour! Great job!
Thank you!
I feel your pain and frustrations, having my share of them with two Alfas, a Mercedes and a classic Mini, previously. This is one of the reasons I love the simplicity of my 1993 Suzuki Swift which I still use as a daily driver (and another car) and which I hope can last me forever!
I feel your pain mate, well done on the final result and fair play to you for sticking at it. Great video.
Thanks 👍
Oh man... I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia RS TDI which shares a lot of components and the layout is the same. It has well surpassed 300k km and the DPF was tired. Have just spent a whole weekend under the car taking the DPF out, emptying it, and refitting alongside all subframe bushes and rods. All I got left is a good remap (DPF off, EGR off and a Stage 1) to bring it to +200hp and make it quick and reliable. Being under the car sometimes you feel like in the 4th circle of hell, but once it's all done and the engine starts right up... Nothing beats that feeling! Great video
I made a comment on your last live stream but by far your channel makes me laugh/wince in equal measures simply because we all are there with you in your daily struggles. What makes laugh every time ? when you get to the point that you know you have to do the thing you hate the most and I just LOL as you gear yourself up for the dreaded....washing the car :) keep up the great work Nino and all the best to your long suffering missus.
Haha appreciate that mate 🤝
Nothing but admiration for you. I have the knowledge but it's many years since I have struggled under a car. Alas I pay now and I'm not always pleased with the work.
It's a shame about volkswagens, used to be so reliable. I bought a Polo from a big retailer, nothing but trouble. It randomly cut out all the time, there was a sensor telling the ecu that it was -86⁰. Every new sensor did the same. My dual mass flywheel stopped working, it wouldn't go up the slightest hill. 3 years old, kept costing arms and legs 😮
Wow, I admire your patience and determination, I feel your pain , I have been there before. Well done and the absolute best of luck with the car. Also I wish your all the best for your child and your understanding wife. God bless.
Well done, hope everything gos well with your planned arrival, I expect has already arrived by now.