BMW must make a fortune selling valve covers and oil filter housing seals.

@jeffnic3116

3 ай бұрын

I replaced my cracked valve cover at dealers expense, no issues since.

@joshuaa1921

3 ай бұрын

@@jeffnic3116you’ll be doing that for as long as you have that car. Good luck

If I had you for my mechanic, I'd definitely own a BMW. (and your sound engineer is 10/10).

@jjmarz1001

3 ай бұрын

I thumbs up, but only for the sound engineer.

They were on a wine and cheese break and forgot the refrigerant. "Haw haw haw" (French laugh).

I want a new car, but my 22 year old Toyota refuses to have any major issues. I'm too stubborn to get rid of it. I suppose I'll drive it until I die. Living vicariously through KZread videos.

@foxlake6750

3 ай бұрын

My Highland is 14 years old and my friends Camry is 18 yrs old…..not issues.

@kkampy4052

3 ай бұрын

My daughter drives an 87 camry. I was in the dealership a couple of years ago getting shift lever bushings for it (they actually still had them) and the parts guy said they were going to recall all of them just so people would have to buy a new car.

@brucelee5465

3 ай бұрын

How cheap American are

@henktulp4400

3 ай бұрын

A Toyota is exactly that what German manufacturers only promise….

@yslee1401

3 ай бұрын

German makes are called endless money pits for a good reason

I see you now have over 100,000 subscribers! Congrats on that! 🔧🔧🔧🏅🏆🎖

The Grenadier is very cool =) The BMW straight six makes it even better!

@yslee1401

3 ай бұрын

The name sounds as if the engine will self grenade

@knoxyish

3 ай бұрын

its a land rover defender jazzed up the originals all had the v8 rover engine an no mod cons!!

Love watching the Ninja work. So much knowledge and confidence, and calmness.

My new (at the time) 2007 Honda Element had the same problem - the factory forgot to charge the A/C, I had to take it to the dealer and they charged it under warranty.

Johnny should be an official advisor to German engineers at this point. He can lead them in the right direction with their designs!!!

@yslee1401

3 ай бұрын

Why? He’s a millionaire mechanic thanks to VW/Audi, BMW & Benz

while i'm not necessarily defending the company, it doesn't look like those trucks are something that's mass produced at the rate of say an F150. if they're indeed more bespoke and hand built, I could see how one could accidentally make it out the door without a refrigerant charge. however, it's still not a good look. at least they're going to cover the fix for the customer.

@Boga217

3 ай бұрын

I'm almost wondering if maybe it isn't a shipping requirement? Like a hazardous material? Just pondering but I do work on cars for a living I usually just don't do ac repairs. The exception is a compressor/dryer swap and they go to a shop to vacuum charge it but only for a select few customer's. I just am far cheaper being I'm mostly disabled so just charge 20-30 and hour to help with bills a couple times a month but definitely not an ac guy.

1:51 ... that little screw drives with magnetic end I have one in yellow,... I'm sure its the exact same design that I got in about 1980... It's one of the only tools I still have from my fitter days. Being I've had it since 1980... it reminds me of my youth... and it's always nice to have old tools that are still useful.

These videos are a good reminder as to why I own Japanese vehicles.

Never seen a plastic valve cover require changing on a Toyota/Lexus or any other Japanese makes for that matter

@kkampy4052

3 ай бұрын

My 2004 CRV has the original VCG.

@admranger

3 ай бұрын

Probably due to the recycling laws in Germany. However, you're in the penalty box for having to drive a Toyota. The ones I've driven (including a 2022 SR5 4-runner) were horrible driving experiences. To each their own.

Our now out of production Volkswagen Golf SportWagen was delivered new with a pin hole in the evaporator, the dealer told us they ship them empty! Took four visits to get the dealership to identify the actual problem and replace the evaporator under warranty.

7:04 - That must run from the former SMART car plant in Hambach where Mercedes has built all the smart ciity soupes before they had sold their shares or the whole company to a chinese group.

@BSGSV

3 ай бұрын

Yes, it is. Hoovie mentioned it in his video.

The Ineos carries the mantle of the old land rover defender. I once say a defender delivered in a shipping container to Cambodia with no front seats

I think there needs to be a collaboration with Sreten and M539Restorations. That would be incredible.

Grenadier, oops, thanks for your US$80,000.

The Ninja is my favorite mechanic. 👍

@sheerluckholmes5468

3 ай бұрын

Who is your favorite pastry chef?

@gjm456

2 ай бұрын

Yes but we don't see enough of him.

My Passat has the same intentional design flaw. You need to change the whole valve cover if the PCV fails and it costs a small fortune. That can only be intentional from factory to rip you off. Other manufacturers have the PCV separate from the valve cover and the part costs 25 dollars and you can change it yourself in 5 minutes.

@jhonditch4269

3 ай бұрын

sub par uus have the same

@100PercentJake

3 ай бұрын

Most cars have the PCV built into the valve cover these days. LS v8s included.

@100xasd

3 ай бұрын

Yup, including some BMW/Mini engines as well. Sometimes you can still buy off brand PCV valves for these while they are not sold separately by dealers.

@pfsantos007

3 ай бұрын

Intentionally, yes, but most likely to save costs when building. Bean counters rule the Engineers. edit: I remember some PCV Valves for 80's to 90's models (domestic and import) costing $4.99.

@d47000

3 ай бұрын

​@@pfsantos007Not just the old cars! I once got a PCV valve for $5 for my 2012 Subaru Outback too. Took all of 5 minutes to change it. Sold it with 200k - all original seals and gaskets - and it didn't leak half as much as any of my babied BMWs, lol. They could make em right if they wanted to, but these German cars are built to be leased.

I would have thought it most likely a leaky Schrader valve. but the way to usually tell is if it has lubricant in it. If so it was filled.

Those BMWs have more plastic than my lego!!!

@wolfgangpreier9160

3 ай бұрын

That is not possible. BMW‘s are made by Lego.

@Nyx_88888

3 ай бұрын

what do you expect it all to be metal? it lasts for 100K plus miles before needing to be replaced

@TreatsOnTheStreets

3 ай бұрын

Have your ever looked under the hood of a modern Toyota? They're the same. All modern cars are made like this.

@Tempsho

3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure Lego plastic is better quality too.

@wolfgangpreier9160

3 ай бұрын

@@Tempsho Lego must have better plastics. Kindergarten children are very picky. And not so easily satisfied with junk like their fathers.

Eins, zwei, Polizei Drei, vier, Grenadier... I didn't know these wer sold in the US until now 😄

Thanks for the update at the end!

If it was build in France they didn't forget it, they where just on strike at that moment in time.

The Ineos Grenadier is what the Jeep Wagoneer should've been.

@PeteCourtier

3 ай бұрын

The guy who owns Ineos wanted to buy the Defender tooling from Jaguar Landrover but was denied. He had to design a Defenderesque👍😀😂

Remember the old Renault Dauphin ads about the horns? "City Horn... Country Horn". 😄

Sister got an 80s Firebird brand new and delivered with out a dipstick

Wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened across all of the manuf!

The booty bots are here too🙆🏾‍♂️ Lol, i can't imagine how a vehicle can make it through a modern production line without getting refrigerant! I'd be curious to know how it went down!

@Fivemonthslater1

3 ай бұрын

I don't believe that they are built on a modern production line.

@jhonditch4269

3 ай бұрын

or leaking sharader valves

@einfelder8262

3 ай бұрын

@@Fivemonthslater1 Do some research before making ridiculous comments. The production line is ultra modern.

@Fivemonthslater1

3 ай бұрын

@@einfelder8262 do you even know what this vehicle is? Hand-built, custom, by order, one at a time. Not a production line vehicle. Ultra modern production line means nothing here.

@einfelder8262

3 ай бұрын

@@Fivemonthslater1 You're so full of misinformation. The car is built in a modern ex Mercedes factory in France where Smart cars were built. It's a production line. They do NOT build one at a time from start to finish with a team of 6 workers in a shed out the back.

The ac compressor will likely have a shorter life as it was run without ever having Freon which means no oil/lubricant as well.

I admire your endurance for working on German Cars of this era….. I gave up long ago for the sake of my wellbeing!!

Congratulations on your 100,000 plus subscribers Jonny. You know how whacky those French are,,,? You figure they would test everything before it the factory? I like the new production sound on the video's....

No A/C charge and vehicle built in France? Guess Francois took a wine break and forgot to fill the system. Ce la vie!

Jonny quick question, your thoughts on using aftermarket oil catch cans instead of using the OEM PCV system in BMW's, VW's and such? Good to do? Or Pass and stay OEM. Thanks for your time👍

Wait, I was looking forward to b roll of you doing paperwork 😂

When you work on BMW’s you realize that some people often forget.

Thank you for the video

tnx for the video

That interior looks great

gotta cut costs next wheel package will be necessary

They Removed Freon for shipping..

@admranger

3 ай бұрын

It must be part of the ///M performance pack. 1.2 less pounds than their regular Grenadier.

I like these video's when they are in the 10 -15 minute range! 😀

The chillest channel

How do you safely clean an engine like that one ? Thanks 🙏

It's funny how all repairs as this video bmw repair is basically easy 😱🤣 easy for me is just to find some spot where to start working on that and then fear kicks in and that's why Ninja's are born ❤️❤️‍🔥🤟

Great job ninja

Ok, maybe forgetting to charge the AC is forgivable. But it sure makes a person wonder what else Ineos might have “forgotten” to do. Are there no quality inspectors? Did the dealership do any PDI before delivering the car? It’s not like these are inexpensive vehicles. That said, it looks cool…cross between the old Land Rover Defender and a Merc G-Class.

Still be more reliable then a Jaguar / Landrover

@ronaldderooij1774

3 ай бұрын

Everything is more reliable than a Jaguar/ Land Rover.

@petrosaguilar8916

Ай бұрын

​@@ronaldderooij1774not a new V6 turbo Toyota truck

You pulled the spark plug tubes but I didn't see any when you put the new valve cover on.

Ineos, following in the footsteps of grand daddy Landrover. Just leave a few bolts loose or off and forget about the air con

Unbelievable, you have to buy a complete valve cover just to get a PCV valve.

That has to take “R1234Fawk that’s expensive” refrigerant

I LOVE a captive bolt.

BMW- Big Money Wasted- Brought My Wallet

how did they not catch missing freon when the car left the factory? they dont check basic functions are working? i wonder what else they dont check

@12yearssober

3 ай бұрын

Maybe it was winter?

@nothingtoseaheardammit

3 ай бұрын

It might be something that the dealer has to do on receipt from the port. Since the whole company is brand new that part might have been missed.

@houseofno

3 ай бұрын

"Should I tighten the nut on the steering wheel?" "No, where's the fun in that?"

You should have road tested it for some more video. Interesting truck and I'm not a truck person. So on the Mahle refrigeration machine, is it limited to just one type of free in it or can you interchange the freon type on it without purging?

@6speedcreed204

3 ай бұрын

They are a dedicated r1234yf or r134a machine so most shops have one r134a machine and one r1234yf machine. The size of the fittings on a r134a system and r1234yf are different as well so they won't fit on vice-versa.

@BurntOrangeHorn78

3 ай бұрын

@@6speedcreed204 Thank you for the information! I am not current on refrigerants so I was wondering how many vehicles actually use the R1234YF refrigerant.

No, not Range Rover. It imitates the Land Rover 110. The 110 indicated 110 inch wheel base. Surprised the Grenadier is available in the US. was it petrol of diesel?

@admranger

3 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure all US bound Grenadiers are petrol.

@jeffnic3116

3 ай бұрын

@@admranger I would guess you are right, on the other hand, that diesel engine is found in BMW's the US & Canada.

Can you describe this whistle sound? Because I may have a similar issue with my 2014 550i. I've replaced a few broken PCV hoses and it went away for a while, but now it's come back.

Can you change just the PVC valve? Does BMW sell just that part? My head spun seeing all the work you did on that. On my lowly Subaru, it cost me $12 for the PVC valve and took me 15 minutes to change it, including watching a youtube video to see how to do it.

What exactly was wrong with the old style $5 PCV valves that took a minute to change?

"Comming" up? *Coming :)

@realcarninja

3 ай бұрын

Leave it to somebody to bring up the typo, jeez.

@bobcoats2708

3 ай бұрын

Well notman, you weren’t a jerk about it. His response could have been more like “Oops, we missed that one 😂”. But no…

To incorporate the valve cover with a simple but non serviceable PCV valve is criminal

The Mahle 1234yf machines are verrrrry slow. I have found some tricks to speed it up. But nothing like an old Robin 134a could do

So I guess my old beaten up (2001) Skoda (that my late father left me) here in the UK 🇬🇧 is out of the question. I am deeply disappointed😢

Wait for the new Land Cruiser.

Do the you think the AC compressor is now partially damaged as many people tried starting it with no lubrication inside. Life span will be low.

@12yearssober

3 ай бұрын

It shouldn't have turned on being that low

@MichaelBEarl

3 ай бұрын

Modern compressors are typically prevented from running by a pressure switch.

@pfsantos007

3 ай бұрын

Like the guys above said, no. No gas, pressure switch below activation pressure, so the clutch on the compressor won't engage. Actually very smart (and old) design. Also, if the compressor seizes (and the clutch isn't stuck engaged), it won't kill the belt and stop everything else it runs (on a serpentine belt system).

What's the story on tbe Jag XK8?

Did their engineers formally work for Ford? Chrysler? Chevy? Oh heck, the list could go on and on nowadays. No Freon….yikes.

@jasoncrandall73

3 ай бұрын

If that's the worst thing they forgot to do I would prefer that over anything else. 🤷

@pfsantos007

3 ай бұрын

Formerly.

@TreatsOnTheStreets

3 ай бұрын

This vehicle is made in the same factory as the g wagon Mercedes.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k

3 ай бұрын

​@@TreatsOnTheStreetsIt's that bad? 😂

@mikek5298

3 ай бұрын

Let'a not overlook the fact that the vehicle in the video is NOT a "Ford, Chrysler, Chevy". Apparently the OP, in his blind devotion to foreign cars, cannot see the forest through the trees. What a fool😂

If it was a vehicle that had been imported, I'd understand. Sometimes they're picky about fluids and gases. But this one in particular, seems like there was no QC. edit: As an aviation geek, love the overhead panel! And yes, those switches remind me of modern GA aircraft.

@jimmyaber5920

3 ай бұрын

Much of QC as it got way better was tontake decisions out of workers hands and either go automated or robotic. The a/c charge is a machine connected by a worker and it does its auto cycle like Johnny's machine (in 4 minutes though) and it reports a problem or completion. The machine failed and reported completion.

@ronaldderooij1774

3 ай бұрын

@@jimmyaber5920 QC in the Japanese way is to get the car out of the factory and drive it for three minutes to see if all the systems work and it drives straight, steers and brakes well, has no rattles over corrigations, before it is stored for shipping. That is QC.

Definitely built in a Friday 🤣

What’s the torque spec on that N52 valve cover? Ennt eeenk? Or ennnt ennnt ennnnnnk?

@admranger

3 ай бұрын

Just torque to 0.001" before the bolt snaps.

R2D2 says the freon is empty 😊

LOL = No Freon from the factory....WHAT A DEAL....Thanks JOHNNY and Congrats on over 100.000 Subs Old F-4 Shoe🇺🇸

Hopefully all cars are delivered without Freon.

I had the same 6hit happen to me. I buy 2020 honda civic new new with 14miles on it 14 milea not 14k miles. The ac was empty from factory they forgot to fill to charge it. My friend 2022 dodge charger same thing bow days al manufacturers are bs

Of course it was shipped without Freon,they don’t use that anymore 🙄

Cherman Aüto Werks!

PCV fail on sub par oos can and will destroy engine.

I bet that cars run on ACEA oils, see how clean it is in that head

Sounds like a Hoovie problem. LoL

Makes you wonder what else they missed

So that Ineos Genadier PDI was pretty thorough. Does not provide a lot of confidence in that vehicle.

Ofcourse it has no "Freon" it's illegal to use R12 refrigerant..... R134a or 1234yf is what you use now....

Just to let you know, The correct term is refrigerant. All Freon production is now banned in the United States as of January 1, 2020. And it's also illegal to import the product into the country.

No Freon? … $80k gets you a mall crawler for all the posers out there..

Good to see they are forgetting things just like JLR do lol

Mismatched coils. Probably old spark plugs. Complaint inbound about how it runs poorly yet the owner won't pay the freight for simple items. With BMW you have to pay to play. There's no cheaping out on these things.

People are human. They do forget. Doesn't this Grenadine company have any form of quality control?

I thought Freon had been illegal since the middle ages, i think it should have R-1234yf!

@realcarninja

3 ай бұрын

People still use the word, though.

@martingardener90

3 ай бұрын

@@realcarninja Must be a US thing?

@Dave-in-MD

3 ай бұрын

He said R-1234yf and he showed the machine several times and it had R-12234yf on the side.

That wasn't the same one that Hoovie drove in his recent video is it?

@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs

3 ай бұрын

think so....has to be

@Dave-in-MD

3 ай бұрын

Jonny said that this one was identical to the one Hoovie showed us but it not that one.

@LilYeshua

3 ай бұрын

@@Dave-in-MD ok. I didn't have my earbuds in.

French you say? Some things never change...

n52 is bmws last non turbo straight 6 engine, its a great engine

@MB-rr1fb

3 ай бұрын

Except for the leaks, Valve cover, Oil filter housing and the dreaded sub frame off oil pan gasket...........and they ALL will leak

@jasonmacfarlane7885

3 ай бұрын

@@MB-rr1fbthey all are lol. Everywhere I stop.

@rustler08

3 ай бұрын

Except it sucks and newer BMW engines are actually better.

british engineering lol

Oops…

Prob bad valve

Nice car but many issues. Man up and buy a Toyota. Lol😂. Good videos

Why don’t you ever include money shots? After all that, can you at least include a start up??

@realcarninja

3 ай бұрын

We do quite often.

Plastic fore the price of gold.

Made by Frenchies lol