BECOMING A MECHANIC! First Time DIY Van Service - No Experience Van Build
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I’m 57 and stills trying to work it all out.I think most of us go through life day by day.
Hi, I am 61, have had a driving license since 1977 for Motor Cycles, Cars & Light Commercial Vehicles. Back prior to the 80s drivers(usually men......sorry ladies) had to have some mechanical skill as pay was not high so we had to do it one's self so let me say, I am delighted to see you (unlike many your age) learning useful skills, well done young man!
If I can be so bold as to pick up on your concerns about life & the future, during my short but colourful life, I have always kept in mind that we are only here for the ride. There will be good times, bad times & boring times & all I would say is, fill your life with things that you want to try no matter what it is & you will not get to the end of your life saying 'Oh I wish I'd have tried that'
The world is a wonderful place, full of interesting people & don't feel under pressure to have anyone else in your life unless you want that.
Travel will make you a more rounded person, be well young man, I salute you!
Honestly mate, nobody, literally nobody knows what they’re really doing. We never know what’s round the corner so I’d just say take each day as it comes and as a blessing. Keep being yourself and respecting others. Things will come to you, whenever it’s right. Love the videos and all the best mate 👍🏼
Hi Will, started following your journey just before you bought your van. I have been suffering with my mental health on and off for years. I’m 20 years older than you and like you I worry about where I’m going to be in 10 years. I was a designer for 17 years, took redundancy and after that decided to change my life. Spent 8 years in food manufacturing and once again I’m at at cross roads again. However, your videos have helped me, yes I would love a van and do what you do, I can afford it, it’ll never happen but what you do every week is give me escapism. Your a great guy, your van is great, you are great, stay strong and travel showing us wannabes, your adventures so we can keep our dreams alive through you. Take it easy brother.
Why don't you do it if you can?
Love your videos and honesty I'm 54 and still have thoughts like yours so don't ever think your any different from anyone else whatever you film next I'm sure will be great keep up the good work I love it
Judging by the look of that oil, this was well needed. Good on you Will! Just a tip for hard to crack bolts like oil drain plug, get yourself a extention bar for the socket, or even use a longer socket that the one youve got. The bar gives it more torque and allows you to crack it with much less effort. I've learnt all the car stuuf the same way as you and trust me it get easier!!
Also possible to add a ring spanner to the end of the ratchet to extend the length
Hey Will, ya forgot the Fuel Filter.
That should be changed when you do a service as well.
Not on every service. Every 25k or so.
Yes 45k km (27k miles)in the book.
He said he was doing a full service.
Looking at the rest of the engine bay I suggest it's well overdue.
@@multipreach2674 or when you have no idea when it was last done
For the sake of £10 and a half an hour it may as well just be done with the service anyway.
Fuel filter is important especially on a diesel, normally on every second service, often the same as the air filter
I panicked for weeks and watched so videos before I did my first service. Now it's so easy. Thanks for the memories
Bro I don't know you personally but I can tell you a real one, and believe good people get blessed have patience!!!!
5:15 I'd far rather watch a video with some mistakes in it - everybody learns that way.
I'm sick and tired of van conversion videos with the mistakes all edited out so that when you try to copy them, it doesn't work. So thank you for being complete and honest.
58 and no clue, work kids, mortgages, . Go with the flow and enjoy yourself. Lots of mini adventures 👍
Well done for learning and also being willing to learn, the more you know the better. At 74 I am still learning things and still not too proud to ask!. My wife and I laid a 120 foot block paving drive in our 60’s after looking up the best sites on CZcams and asking questions including some silly ones because I had doubts, it all worked out well and is still flat and level - so go for it!
As others have said, an extension of some sort on your socket wrench is a must to keep in the van at all times. I have a 1 meter length of thick steel tubing that always goes with me. If you get a puncture and have to do a wheel change it is hugely useful for getting off the nuts on your wheel. Garages usually put your wheels on using a compressed air gun which can mean they are on so tightly you need to be built like Arnold Shwarzenegger to get them off for a wheel change. A long steel tube gives you so much torque they come off easily. I had occasion to help someone with a flat tyre who was stuck on the side of a busy road trying to change his wheel but defeated by the wheel nuts.
Hi Will, I'm impressed that your willing to give it ago and saved yourself some money at the same time, I understand what you mean about life throwing you a curve ball every now and then, I have Just lost my Husband in December before xmas, we were together for 37 years, he was only 56, we did our van conversion in 2020, I had sell to our Citroen Relay, I feel like I'm living in a nightmare and would not wish it on my worst enemy, be kind to yourself Will, there is nothing wrong with being down, or admitting that you have problems, good on you for saying so, I'm loving the vids, keep them coming, they are helping me get through, stay safe x 💖👍
Well done on the first service mate, another think you could do is check or change the cabin filter that filters the air you recieve in the cabin, it's usually accessed in the back of the glovebox but I don't know with a van? It's normal to be on a bit of a low when you've just been on a fun adventure where you put all of lifes problems on hold an go and enjoy life and forget your troubles for a while, like people say below, not everyone knows where they are going in life and all your friends may be settled and in high jobs before you and seem like they've achieved life, but truth is, they probably have more stress and worry than you without those things, don't stress on it, as long as you have your health and a roof over your head, you're in a better place than some unfortunate people delt poor hands in the game of life, you're doing alright, you've got a brilliant platform to air your achievements, adventures, lessons and worries... keep doing what you're doing... ps that oil looked black as anything, must've really needed that change badly lol
I’m halfway around the world in Canada and feeling the same way Bruv so just remember your not alone things will get better and could always be worse remember that!
I was wondering what the disaster was going to be in this one, but I was wrong - you got through it with no mishaps! When you get rusty screws, like those in the air filter box, it helps if you rub a bit of oil or grease on them to slow down the rusting. You can then get them out easily next time. If you find wood screws are difficult to do up, rub a bit of candle wax on them. If a small wood screw no longer screws up tight, put some superglue in the hole, (not too much, you only want it round the wall of the hole) and let it dry before putting the screw back in.
Well done on the service will. The fluid next to coolant is brake fluid. Biggest tip I can give you, is when filling any of your fluids is to turn bottle on its side, you will get no "glugging". Something to do with air.
We all feel and understand where your coming from. The meaning of life I hope is to be happy, make others happy and leave the world better than when you entered it. But, the daily grind can distract you from what’s important. The pressures of expectation. Only thing you can do is to set milestones to aim for, a sense of purpose, discover and understand why you want to do what you do. Having this false goals can be fulfilling, but is junk food for the soul. Live a little and be experimental.
Love watching what you get up to, and you inspire me to do more with the time I have .
The yellow cap in the engine bay is brake fluid. It being full is good 👍🏻 top man learning all the time
Being full is good, but being old - it's not.
@@multyspeed I know brake fluid is hygroscopic but it can often last the life of the car without needing to be changed.
@@JazzFunkNobby1964 This is not true. After 2 years the brake fluid is loosing the capabilities. Rust can appear in metal brake pipes. Its good to change it every 2 years or 50k km. There is no reason not to do it. Its cheap and easy job.
@@multyspeed As a mechanic, I have NEVER replaced the brake fluid on any vehicle. Nobody has ever asked me to.
Tell me how or when is the brake fluid going to be exposed to the atmosphere?
It's totally unecessary but as always there will be people that do things simply because they are instructed to do so.
@@multyspeed The rust you see on brake pipes is on the outer surface obviously. The rust is not on the inside.
The pipe is more likely to need replacing before the fluid.
Good stuff! Well done. Two small tips for the oil change.....
1) Put a little fresh oil into your new filter to prime it.
2) When pouring fluids from those big bottles, rest the bottle with its widest side horizontally rather than it's norrowest side. OR if you know you're using the whole bottle pierce a hole in the top for the air to escape. It will glug much less erratically and give a smoother pour - less chance of wanking it all over the engine.
Fuel Filter! Everyone seems to forget the fuel filter!. Anyway... If you're going to continue self servicing, get your self to somewhere like Costco and buy you oil in bulk, 25litres drums etc. Works out way cheaper than per 5litre cans. And a tip from an old timer I was given.... Diesels love air... So, what I did with a diesel I used to own, chuck the paper filter and fit a performance panel filter - NOT one of those boy racer induction kits! Paper filters can be quite restrictive in giving a diesel what it wants. The performance filters can be washable too, so no need to keep buying that filter at every service. 👍
Praying that you will gain some clarity about your future. Thank you for being willing to share your struggles.
nice one will. top tip...when pouring liquids from containers turn the full container on its side it regulates the air flow and stops the glugging splashing effect. nice job
I came to write this lol.
@@GuyRutter Me too!
Hi Will,
All I can say is keep your chin up I know you how you feel now but don’t think to far ahead, you have done a service, now think what you want to do for summer? Tour Europe? Spain etc. or would you like to go further, Singapore? What ever you choose the channel members will be here for you. Shout out about anything to us, we will standby you.
I can't believe you took that lovely van abroad with low oil Will , Major SIN!! #LoveurEngine
Good video dude don’t doubt yourself. Life is full of ups and downs, you have to have lows to appreciate the highs. 🙏
Im in my late 50's. Servicing cars is something I have done since before getting my license at 17. Like you said, the younger generation are too easy to send the simplest of jobs to someone else to do. Watching you try this for the first time, you have now earned my respect and deserve another subscriber
I am 49 and I am the same I do everything I can to my vehicle which is getting less and less as time goes on lol
Stay strong brother we are all here for you and take your time on your videos i will sure be watching any updates all the best brother
Will couple of tips the oil filter when you remove it just clean the mating surface up to ensure proper seal!
Also when filling oil pour with bottle flat/sideways it stops it glugging as much 😊 keep it up and take each day as it comes ❤️
Well done, Will! It is easy after you have had the courage to do it the first time. Next spring you do the service in no time. 👍 If you check your Ducato owner’s manual, you can find a list of items that go to the different service programs at certain intervals. With the mileage you have, you should check that the timing belt has been changed. It that breaks you will experience ”Camper Vibe in Spain” type of problems. It also makes sense to change the water pump at the same time.
Well done mate not bad for your first ever service couple points for next time
remove oil filler cap before draining and then put back on (don’t drop anything inside) it releases some of the pressure in engine so doesn’t shoot out as fast at bottom end
Once topped up and started van always check oil level again as it will drop slightly once filter is refilled etc
yellow cap is brake fluid
Going on condition of your old oil a fuel filter would be advisable just so you know it’s been done
When filling the oil in future turn the bottle flat or you could even put hole in the top near handle so it doesn’t glug so fast
Other than that good job
Right Will, two tips, ALWAYS flush the oil before refilling it. Two, use a lever extender to greater torque you can find them anywhere, and it gives you far greater leverage with tight nuts. An extra foot and with the same force (your strength) it would have come off in no time - actually less effort is needed.
Thanks will for your honesty.keep yourself busy your doing great. 👏🏻
You are getting along just fine.
Ontario Canada is cheering you on! 🤣
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Will. It's good to think about the future and have a plan. Just remember: one day at the time. Cheers
I used to do a basic service on my old Corsa back in the day. The sump plug dropping into the oil bucket was always the fun part. Keep up the great videos dude.
Make sure you do your fuel filter every other service as well and if you've got a DPF filter get that deleted along with the EGR valve
Life is a roller coaster ups and downs its just how you deal with it that counts if you have a dream chase it and see where it takes you it doesn't always end the way you want but that is life so just live as long as you are enjoying whet you are doing now make the most of it while you are young have no regrets and look back and say I should have done this or that thanks for sharing
hello Will, good job on your first service. two tips for you, if you run the engine for 10/15 mins to get the oil warm, just warm not hot, it comes out easyer. After fitting the sump plug/oil filter wipe around the plug/filter. makes it easyer to see if theres a leak
Will life is full of uncertainties Mate embrace it and follow your heart, I have had massive ups and downs take every day as it comes Best regards Andrew :)
Screenwash - check you've got one that can cope in, eg, Austria. I test them in my home freezer. Many only manage -1 or less - take the strong stuff out for the summer using a suction hose.
Hi Will, the container with the yellow top is brake fluid, when you fix things we learn. The future scares us all Will, keep going on with your van, it’s your future. Don’t give up on Mary, life is short. All the best Will. 🚐🤟🏼✌️❤️
Love watching your adventures & appreciate your honesty . Take care of yourself 🙂
If it's a petrol engine, check the spark plugs to make sure the gaps are correct for the vehicle and they aren't full of carbon or burnt white. Check the plug wires, if there's obvious deformities, cuts, separation of sheathing etc then replace them. Check the brake fluid make sure its filled to the full line and is clear-ish. If its brown or worse yet black then drain and replace it.
Change the engine oil and filter. Change the fuel filter every 30000 to 45000 miles, especially if you drive on dirt a lot.
Check the transmission fluid, especially if the transmission is whining, grinding or slipping gears. If the fluid isn't clear or pink & especially if its brown, then drain and replace. If the transmission is slipping / grinding that's bad and will probably cost a lot of money.
Check the brake pads and rotors / drums as well as the tyres. If you are going to spend any appreciable amount of time somewhere cold or dusty then check all of the suspension bushings and joints, steering joints, sway bars, and U-joints. if they have grease fittings then lube them using a grease gun. You can find these fittings listed in your vehicle’s owner’s manual under the list of scheduled maintenance items. Check the battery with an ammeter.
If its a diesel the only difference is you don't have spark plugs, you have glow plugs. If the glow plugs are blackened or deformed in any way then replace them, if the car is slow to start then replace them. Everything else is the same.
If I had to give any advice for stuff to keep in the van for any minor emergency repairs it would be zip ties, bailing wire, a small assortment of nuts bolts and screws, a small tool kit ( 10mm is probably the most common size ) some duct tape, contact cement, plumbers putty ( great for plugging small water leaks ) and some electrical wire and wire nuts. That bit of kit will solve 80% of the small issues that will arise while you are traveling.
P.S. Its all sealed because its poison and Children exist.
Brilliant stuff, Will - you're such an inspiration, mate. Like you, I've been feeling "unsettled" lately - I think it's got a lot to do with what's gone on in the world over the past few years and what is happening right now. Some days I just feel anxious and lost, trying to decide what I should do in my later years (I'm 57). Do I stay where I am, go to New Zealand to be near my sister, go and live on a farmstead in the wilds of Scotland?? Who knows! One thing I do know though - I love your vids and hope you'll continue to make them. But you must do what's best for you. Take care. Al.
You need a torque wrench to get the sump plug at the correct torque. Also its good practice to get an oil filter wrench to tighten up the filter a 1/4 turn from hand tight. You also need to prime the oil filter when putting it on, you should try & fill it as much as possible with new oil before it spills out when screwed on. The reason for that is it stops the oil pump encountering a gap in oil circulation on the first start after the oil change. I usually chase out the old oil with a dash of new oil & let it drain out, there is plenty available from 7 litres you can easily use 0.4 L for that purpose.
Not sure about rubbing one filter on another, in fact thats total nonsence 😮 every good mechanic will tell you just to smear a drop of new oil on the rubber ring. The oil filter housing area should have been carefully cleaned up as well before putting the new filter on, even kitchen towel will do for that 😊
Thanks for the reminder, I've been tellng hubby that we need to do the oil and filter on our car, but you reminded me we need to do the air filter too. Will be a good teaching moment for the kids too
Well done Will, I really appreciate your honesty, that is life right Mate!? I may suggest creating a log book of all of the service. This helps to remind you of ongoing service intervals. Keep up the great videos and get going, you'll feel so great once you get the van building going aging! Cheers!
You're an honest lad, keeping it real!! Excellent content creator..
That oil didn't come from Eurocarparts. It came from Motex. And don't do up the sump.plug until you've changed the oil filter!
The small reservoir next to coolant is your brake fluid mate
Well done Will studying Zen and the art of van maintenance, you did a great job. like everyone that has built a van it's a huge learning curve and taking the time to give things, a go is a brilliant attitude.. look how far you have come in the last few years.
Nice job Will. Every day is a school day.
Good job with the service, keep your chin up, looking forward to next week’s video 👍🏻👍🏻
I understand what you are going through Will, I have been there mate. We all get ups and downs - Hopefully you'll get back on the road soon, the best way is to get out and about
Informative video Will. Don’t let being uncertain get you down. As long as you’re being contemplative about it, you’ll eventually settle on a course of action that’s right for you at the right time 👍💙❤️
Do you use the dip stick? Do weekly checks.on fluids. Make yourself a task list. Until it becomes the norm
Should change your cabin filter too, it might not have been changed in a long time and that keeps the air clean that you breathe in 👍🏼
Every day's a school day, Will, for all of us, and very well done, videos are great, keep well, Will.
Nice one will. Great to see you learning some new stuff. Don’t worry too much about the future, it will all fall into place 👌🏻
Think positive and glad u learning to do oil etcs proud of you and keep having fun as much as you can . I'm thinking of doing van life in future and I'm nearly 40 soon I always wanted to travels to different nationals parks etc scared to travel but I always wanted to do that my time will come soon thumbs up for u and I'm thinking of doing CZcams eventually In my future . Good job will
Well done!
It is good idea to run the engine a bit just before draining the oil, the warm oil drains better but more importantly running the engine stirs up the stuff that settles in the engine so that it can also be drained.
You should also replace the fuel filter!
The container you were not sure about holds the brake fluid.
You should also check the power steering hydraulic fluid level.
Makes no difference hot or cold.
Good video again Will, you are keeping it real in your video's. Thing's don't always go the way you want. To me today's video was an easy job, but when I left school I went into the motor trade. When you were doing the woodwork I would of been stuffed doing that. Keep going, you are doing a good job.
Go steady Will. Remember your friends there...
Thanks for sharing your concerns about your future. It's really refreshing to hear. I'd be interested in seeing a vid where you discuss this more. What career options you're considering, what your concerns are, how you're thinking about changing things up. I love your realistic take on things rather than the fantasy youtube version of stuff.
I enjoyed that Will thanks .. gives me the confidence to have a go myself. These basic beginner information videos are fabulous.. as is your channel in general. Keep up the good work 😎
good on you for giving it a go! Im not set up at home to be able to do that kind of stuff and have always left vehicle(car/motorbike) servicing to the mechanics. I do however, always topup my own oil, coolant and window washer reservoirs. My first motorbike which was pretty basic, I also did the points and oil changes and air filter...was easier to access back then. I also ask my mechanic to check the brakes when I put my car in for its servicing....better to be able to stop is always good! cheers to ya! A note...IF YOU choose to attempt to do the brake fluids...make sure to BLEED ALL THE AIR properly from the brake lines to ALL the calipers..front and back...air in the system prevents brakes doing what they are suppose to! ...
Any content you put out is good content Will! It might be something basic but having followed you since the little ford galaxy days it’s like following a mate (even tho i don’t actually know you) and seeing how far you’ve come makes me so happy. If you need time off then take time off to have some time to yourself, we’ll still be here when you do return.
Have fun and just relax, don’t be so harsh on yourself and don’t worry about what you’re putting out (easier said than done I know!). But we’re here for you and I’ve loved your videos especially the Austrian tour. Enjoy some time off if you need it. Stay safe!
You should see about getting an oil filter strap. It helps you loosen it and tighten it without totally ruining your hands.
Hey Will, loved the video, the honesty :-) I’m 52 and would have loved to do what your doing. We’ve still got kids at home so a while before we can escape. Life does have a habit of showing you the way, enjoy the freedom you have and get some great adventures under your belt. There is plenty of time to be a grown up later.
Well done for sorting the maintenance. Make sure you check oil level after you run it, and keep an eye on it .... you'll get to know after a while how much oil it uses and how often you need to top it. Also, if you turn the oil container to the side it comes out less eratic.... clean oil on filter to seal is better 👍 amazing effort and achievement though.
Hey will I’m 40 and spent my childhood stripping things down and repairing them. At 17 I stripped down my motorbike engine and rebuilt. I didn’t have a clue what I was doing but I learned a lot by doing it. Totally agree with you get stuck in to learn.
That was terrific and very encouraging!
Hi Will I have always used the Haynes Manuals for my vehicles. Life is like a bag of cherries sometimes you find a bad one, just throw it away and get on with the next one.
Cool video 😊 well done on the service. Great skills to learn. Keep your chin up all will work out!
Putting oil on the new seal isn't because you want a better seal but because it makes it easier to unscrew the filter when you remove it later. A dry seal will stick like glue & make removing it an ordeal.
Thanks for being so honest Will 👍👍
Love your vids! I never mind seeing just a regular camp, or these style vids. Give us a shout when you ship that thing to Canada for an adventure! Love the van cooking videos as well
Well done Will. Always good to learn new skills 👌
Well Done doing good and learning all the time...
I'm a delivery driver for an auto parts chain, and I only know the basics about car service and maintenance... still impressed with your strong desire to learn, where as I have the strong desire to pay someone else to do the work, and I get the parts super cheap...
Good job doing the service showing what you done was interesting
Nice one will. Tip. Big sump plug (or any other) big wrench /socket. On that even a big breaker bar (a long socket handle) will make it much easier to shift. Nice one mate. Well done.
Great video Will, for future reference when using a ratchet or whatever u called the tool to remove the oil plug lol it’s all about leverage when u come across an overnighted bolt, if u can slide a small pipe on the end of the ratchet to extend the handle it will be much easier to loosen. I’ve got 25 years in the construction business and over here in the US we call it using an old man lol keep up the great videos and the honesty
Keep going buddy love the honesty of your videos. I'm 54 still don't feel like an adult just have fun enjoy yourself and don't worry too much !
Love your vids will keep up the good work you’ve inspired me to get my own van and do a conversion, hope your ok
Hay Will don’t worry about what you want to do in the future it will look after itself. So many people including myself (at 50) still don’t know what they want to do with there life. It’s more important to know what you don’t want to do with it. Top video my freind. See you soon in the next one.
Diesels need a fuel filter changing as well if you dont know when it was last changed, Ive been doing mine every other oil change, and the 'I have no idea what that is' with the yellow cap is for brake fluid.
Well done Will👏👏👏 these are the most important things to do because you should have been checking your oil while you were out of the country as you could has sized the engine
Great good Will
Always use clean oil on oil filters. old oil could have crap in and won’t seal
Always check oil after filling up
Yellow cap is for break fluid full is good
Always do fuel filter
@will's Whereabouts - don't forget that in cabin air filter !!!
You did everything correctly. Next time use new oil on the new oil filter rubber gasket. Just put your finger in one of the bottles to get some new oil out then put it on the new one. You should have disk brakes on all wheels. Disk brakes are really easy to replace. If you need info on how to do that I can send it to you via your Instagram page. By doing it yourself you saved a bunch of money.
Well done will we love you videos mate take care
Aww Will, I'm sure I'm with the majority in saying we love ya, keep doing what you do and we'll keep tagging along 😊👍💖.
You’re a top human Will, inspiring philosophy mate 👍🏻
Also worth changing the glow plugs.
Reservoir to the right of the coolant is brake fluid!
Don't forget the fuel filter Will also with the yellow cap thats your brake fluid if it is clear and full to max its good but if it is a slight brown it needs changing should be changed every 2 years. Keep going Will love your vids 👍
Good job Will. A few helpful tips. To get stubborn bolts off there are several things you can do to make it easier. Use a breaker bar or a piece of pipe that will fit over your ratchet. For oil plugs I just snap them with a hit with a heavy hammer. Check your owners manual for the amount of oil it takes to refill with a new filter. I put that number on the cap with whiteout paint for future reference. Also put the date on the filter for future reference also....oh and don’t buy a fiat, having to use a funnel to fill up your windshield washer fluid is B.S