I love the call out to James May. As per usual;, done with class. Edd, you are the man!

@MagicAyrtonforever

2 жыл бұрын

James who?

@velviaman3206

2 жыл бұрын

Some may know him, many will not.

@jimtomatola

2 жыл бұрын

So this is a prelude to Mr May making a guest appearance bringing with him a car made to resemble a lemon? artichoke? what-have-you ? and a "shootout" competition occurs and wackiness ensues? Am I close? :)

@buffuniballer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimtomatola There was a video of James May commenting on KZreadr's cars. I believe he commented on Hoovies Garage and Edd's Outspan Orange. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aZNll9akk8W_d5c.html

I don't know how and to whom, but Edd Chyna for me the BEST MECHANICS TEACHER ... With love and respect from Russia !!! Just thanks!

A James May/Edd China collaboration is a fantastic idea!

Ed I thought you had gone. Glad to see you back. Enjoy your work and common sense approach. I now have something new to add to my evening TV play list.

Edd China and James May are my two favorite car guys. I would dearly love to see them do a show together on KZread or otherwise.

Totally agree with Edd about the Orange, its fantastic, a true classic bit of fun that never dates

In the states, those coils are commonly called helicoils. They work very well replacing striped/damaged threads in cast iron or steel or softer metals with lower torque requirements. Those tubes are called thread bushings or inserts. They come in different wall thicknesses and work better in softer metals where a higher torque is required. They spread the required torque through a steel bushing over a larger area of a softer metal. But that thread bushing does need to have a very tight fit to prevent it from being pulled or pushed out by stress forces.

May was only roasting the Orange because he wants to have a drive in it, another excellent show. 👍👍👍

I remember when I was about 12 I saw one of those special Vixen RV's in person as someone had driven it to our church in Pennsylvania or Massachusetts. The owner said It had a Porsche engine in it. This is a very cool episode, so glad to see Ed in his element. Thanks.

Edd DEFINITELY be great if you can get Paul back helping out, you guys will make a great team 👍👍👍👍👍

zip tie on the braided line is amazing! thank you!!

@Juntasification

2 жыл бұрын

Why waste a zip tie, when you can use a piece of tape....

@jamesmcfadden9757

2 жыл бұрын

@@Juntasification the zip tie (maybe $0.02) hold a lot tighter than just tape, especially on small diameter stuff! I’ve used just tape on braided fuel line before with good success. But the zip ties a nice truck to keep in the back pocket.

The best explainer in any workshop👍👍

so glad this series shows everything that goes wrong and the fixes for it and dosent just pretend everything is going correctly all the time like some do

I never would've thought to cut through the zip tie. Another great tip. Thanks Edd

That glove trick on the brake fluid cap is exactly the reason why I watch things like this. That's such a useful and simple tip.

Can I say that I love your channel. I live my garage life through you Edd. Thank you so much.

mi native language is Spanish, but when i finish a repair of my volkswagen beetle I always say to quoting Edd China that is Fantastic.

It is so satisfying to see things breaking and not working for Edd. This is how things always go for ordinary blokes like us. I was always envious and suspicious while watching WD when He or Ant would rebuild an entire car and not one bolt would seize, break, cracks, etc. This is so good to watch !

Regular ask Edd is cool. Most youtubers never reply to comments or questions. Tells you what their mindset is towards the people who are partly responsible for their income.

I know it’s been said before but it bears repeating that the quality of workmanship with the engineering is matched by the quality of the camerawork and general programme-making. Thanks to you and the crew for another superb programme.

24:22 three phase supply Edd - “Hi, welcome to the workshop on wheels”

Time-Serts by a company called Wurth are brilliant and they have two outer diameters available for each thread size. One to repair a thread and one with a larger outer diameter to repair a thread and rattled out area. They are extremely strong and once fitted bolts can be removed and replaced without concern. Friend used it on racing two cylinder heads as the threads pull due to constant rebuilds. Once used you will be addicted to them. It’s a permanent professional fix. Obviously fit it properly. Not cheap but do a fantastic job. .i have used them a few times and worked brilliantly. All comes as a kit.

Dear Ed l like that you can repair everything thing and that you can do this with a low budget, because of your big knowing 👍

Great vid, Edd. Somebody in editing has a good sense of humor (at 33:50)!! Keep up the great work.

I'm just going to go ahead and say yes it will fix the suspension. If anyone else asked me I'd be dubious but this is Edd asking and I have faith in Edd.

I love the joke of the nice clean cut here : 14:18. Great show as always. Thanks Edd and Thanks the production as well.

@HAL-1984

2 жыл бұрын

not sure I get that but i did like 33:50😀

@felipedutratineesilva3995

2 жыл бұрын

@@HAL-1984 look at his cut (hairs) before and after

@HAL-1984

2 жыл бұрын

@@felipedutratineesilva3995 Aaha well spotted sir!

That mini is becoming quite the work of art! 🥰

James May! The Orange is ace, quirky and funny...how on earth can it not be? Another great episode, keep them coming.

Good to see you both never gave up on the Mini well done.

I saw the James May piece. A bit like "Top Gear", he went for the cheap laughs. Left a comment telling him I thought he was totally unfair. Don't suppose he read it, but I tried. Keep up the good(and fun) work.

I’m sure James May would change his attitude after having a ride in the orange, and Edd and James have a lot in common being so intensive when it comes to details.

@bahboy2000

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see James and Edd...they are so similar on details agreed.

@williammiller8317

2 жыл бұрын

@@bahboy2000 Me too! 👍

@sblagg527

2 жыл бұрын

Unless Edd changes the Orange chassis to a Volvo, James will always hate it. :D

@bahboy2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@sblagg527 I love volvos so I'm good with that hahaha

@williammiller8317

2 жыл бұрын

@@sblagg527 🤣🤣🤣

I never thought of using braided brake lines before this on my car. I may need to rethink my brake rebuilt on my 70 Monte Carlo now. Thank you for showing this.

Whenever ive had enough of working on the car now, and I think of all the jobs ive got left to do, I now say to myself "That is a job for another day" Its now become part of my life

that heat shrink label trick is fantastic

Rokki's Range Rover question is like Trigger's broom philosophy.

@philtowle4683

2 жыл бұрын

Triggers broom was on a q plate

Edds Kenneth Williams impressions are getting better! ;) Also, I assume it’s not just me, but when we first met Neil, he looked quite nervous but now he seems to be much more at ease. Hope after all this is all done that perhaps he can do an occasional special video via this channel about his mini and the rallies he and it have participated in :)

@sanityormadness

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like that might be partly because, before, he was being asked to effectively "co-present" bits with Edd. In this episode, he's around, but largely in the background while Edd's doing all the actual presenting. And since Neil only has to do occasional small bits, he's under less pressure and can relax more.

Just saying… I really like Ed’s energy. Something about the way the man conducts him self makes you want to watch him and learn from him. With all the trouble and strife that’s going on in the world why would it be so important to be able to tune in to a show like this? Because there is something fundamentally real and profound about watching a master craftsman do his work. It’s somehow mentally healing. The Japanese sword makers would get it. That’s all I’m going so say. Except this…keep doing it. You are operating on a level we have yet to understand. Now I’m going to stop drinking…

JamesMay and EddChina in a video together may be a good way to imagine youtube heaven.

Edd, I recommend using a nickel based anti-seize on stainless parts when assembling. It will prevent galling and unlike ptfe grease, is not a lubricant and is less prone to vibratory loosening of the fastener. I was in charge of maintenance on a vibrating assembly line made of stainless steel, and changing from grease to the nickel anti-seize saved me a lot of time since I didn't have to tighten bolts weekly anymore!

@rkan2

2 жыл бұрын

Top tip

@neilpocock5142

2 жыл бұрын

I remember the first time I used an impact gun on m16 lorry chassis nuts and bolts without using anti galling compound. Fun times grinding off nuts and bolts!

@eddchina

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great top tip thank you. I might share that further.

@stefanogiordano1941

2 жыл бұрын

@@eddchina hello, I follow you from Italy, I am an amateur, but thanks to you, simple and clear ways I have learned a lot. good luck and keep it up.

I was poised to type "TimeSert!"...and then you pulled the box out. Excellent!

Love it. I am a Manual Machinist by trade, the good old British Bridgeport Mill is ideal for that Thread recovery Job. Unfortunately the Manual Machinist skills are dying in this Country, much like Engineering in general. I moved onto C.N.C and then onto C.M.M and measuring tier 1 and 2 Motorsport parts, that was fun until the Works moved too far away. From there I moved on and learnt how to recover or repair components by using a Spiralweld. These days I make Horseboxes out of Welded Plastics with an Aluminium Frame, but I love being diverse!

@tony5006

2 жыл бұрын

That is because kids these days are being taught by a lost generation of people who don't want to get their hands dirty. I had a Grammar school education and then went into Agricultural Engineering before moving into the motor trade. MOT tester for 45 years. Now retired.

@bowez9

2 жыл бұрын

Well I left the Tool and Die trade (we were a manual shop save our wire EDM) for maintenance, due solely for pay. I clearly now see the difference between manual and CNC operators (trying to stress to people the only difference is speed), and then seeing the difference between a shop that makes and services dies versus one that only services.

@mixalis6168

2 жыл бұрын

skills with hands are dying world wide !

@PWN_Nation

2 жыл бұрын

And here I am trying to find a reasonable Bridgeport to do exactly this...it isn't dead yet!

@cambridgemart2075

2 жыл бұрын

It's sad to see metalworking classrooms in schools being done away with; I've bought some absolute bargain machines as a result of these closures, but I'd rather see them being used by students.

Great response to James Mays “roasting” of the outspan mini… Maybe a show tinkering together could be arranged?

I spray all bolts/nuts with a cheap spray called double t. I do not dry strip anything now, spray the night before and again at the start. When finished if you have bolts likely to need extra care I use a red nail varnish from the cheapo store if I can get some "touch in paint yellow" for caution. I paint the tops of the stud/bolt for next time. Also to keep an eye on things a painted line when tightened gives you an instant check without worry over these new clever engineers.

How awesome would it be if you could actually get James May into the Workshop for a cup of tea and friendly debate.

@Ivorbiggin

2 жыл бұрын

YES !! Bring it on

@clockwork9827

2 жыл бұрын

a debate that would go on for days. that's ok

@IanRB26

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and ask May to make some 70s sandwiches with Lurpak spreadable butter invented in 1903 I mean 1901. Plenty of it, flood the cowling.

Lovin the comedy horn when the pipe comes thru the bulkhead..😂😂

James and Edd chatting while driving the orange? Yes please!

Yes I would like to see these 2 grey haired chaps trying to get in the orange, that would be great!

Эд, ты красавчик. Так доходчиво и понятно объяснять можешь только ты. Спасибо большое за шоу и за науку.

Top tip Ed. I’m a marine engineer and I’ve never heard of these. I’ll certainly be looking them up as people have a habit of always stripping the turbocharger drain plug threads (cast aluminium housing) and then after that snapping the helicoil used to repair them….. It’s an absolute nightmare.

Nice! Clean work! Thanks Mr Edd China. Enjoying your vids immensely.

Cannot get enough of watching Ed’s videos

Friday lunches are much improved now, thanks to you Edd!

Would love to see you solve problems on normal cars like SMA, love this channel just like the old days!

OMG !! What a good pulse you have working with the grinder, I loved the program, greetings from Jaén.

A very informative, professional and entertaining production. Very funky music too. Great stuff.

Just wanted to say that i love the mini series, i know some voice against it but i'm both enjoying it and learning a lot!

Thanks for the cool tips on cutting the stainless tubing.

really great episode Ed. hope you get together with James May, that'll be a real treat, potentially a geekfest - do it do it do it!

James May and Ed China in an Orange whizzing along the country side.... YES PLEASE A THOUSAND TIMES YES PLEASE

Hi Edd, I don't understand why a through bolt and its nut would have been an easier way to solve the problem of damaged threads. Your solution was great, very nice and efficient. Greetings.

@skylined5534

2 жыл бұрын

I guess the arms would need to be drilled and an area machined on for the nut. Doable though I'd have thought but I wonder if access is an issue or clearance? I also wonder if the correct torque figure could be arrived at without the nut and bolt undoing over time?

I LOVED the little jazzy background tracks in this

@capncoolio

2 жыл бұрын

A E S T H E T I C

In the 1970s these inserts were called Heli coil inserts; (when I was 17) my dad & I shared a Honda CB175 motorbike (fantastic little thing) & he was out on it one day when one of the spark plugs popped-out, complete with the threads supposed to hold it in place. Dad (being a chartered mechanical engineer) was a bit miffed that we didn't have the tooling to fix the problem & he found a local engineering company which fixed it using said Heli coil inserts. Love watching Ed fixing stuff - takes me back to my dad & I sorting mechanical problems on various vehicles; the worst one was mum's car brakes intermittently failing (foot to the floor & nowt happening!) but not when dad or I tried to make it happen ☹ (a new brake servo diaphragm eventually cured the problem, though why the tiny split didn't cause the problem every time was something of a mystery!). Dad was an avid DIYer & doing stuff with him gave me the experience & confidence to tackle my own DIY & engineering stuff (probably surpassing his endeavours). Still learning & applying at 62. Keep up the good work Ed!😊

@albertogomes6262

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven, you can still get helicoils, and Edd actually showed an helicoil whilst explaining the reason why he favoured using time serts for this type of repair.

@stevenharrison9257

2 жыл бұрын

@@albertogomes6262 Ah, must've missed Ed showing the helicoil (never saw the 'naked' helicoil fitted to the Honda; only ever saw the new threads!). Thank you Alberto.

Thank you, Edd for using a proper heat gun to shrink the heat shrink. It irks me when I see people using a lighter.

Is that James May being a grumpy lemon,

Good man Edd, looks like your getting back on your feet with the series. Back to what I enjoy the most is seeing you doing interesting jobs and giving valuable tips.

That electric RV sounds really interesting 👍

You are one of my favorite presenters/hosts. You are well spoken, have a lot of charisma, have a knack for explaining things so your viewers can easily understand (without being made to feel dumb) even if the information is quite technical. When you left WD I had hoped that you would get your own network program or possibly one on a streaming service. I'm so glad that you have your own youtube channel. Cheers~

Much Better production then Wheeler Dealers :) Great Job!

I guess you're glad this machine shops out there that can do this kind of work otherwise he'd be buying new parts all over again interesting. 👍👍😀🇨🇦

Isn’t this engineering fabulous? Loved every minute!

How cool would it be to get May, Hammond and Clarkson on the show at the workshop lol. They could make an episode for Grand Tour, Hammond could take that mini for a spin...maybe not, he might crash it 🤣, great show as always Edd. 👍

I just witnessed a masterclass, in suspension & braking, & I loved every moment of it

@Zzus321

2 жыл бұрын

The new generation of Mechanic's don't have a clue. Edd is Awesome

@JasonWW2000

2 жыл бұрын

Except he forgot to mention the brake rotors need centering rings and that DOT5 is not compatible with DOT4. You have to completely flush all the old out to convert. Or just stick to DOT4.

@albertogomes6262

2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonWW2000 He used DOT 5.1

@skylined5534

2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonWW2000 Dot 5.1 is and that's what they're using. You don't always need centering rings depending on the wheel centres as well.

@JasonWW2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@albertogomes6262 Ah, never heard of that. Looks like it's pretty new.

Love the ship of Theseus style question about the Range Rover

As for the gentleman with the vibration problem. I had a similar problem with my truck. New tires everything was fine for a while. A vibration started. I went to several mechanics each of them said they found the problem and charge me to fix it none of which worked it was probably four years and $2000 to not get the problem fixed. Finally took it back to the original tire shop to have the balance checked once again. They found it though the balance was perfect the tread was put onto the tire misaligned which caused a massive vibration. Apparently at some point when I had my oil changed they also rotated my tires. When these tires were on the back of the truck no real problem but when they rotated them to the front of the truck massive vibration.I replaced the tires problem solved.

@alexbrown1995

2 жыл бұрын

Did the owner state that the vibration occurred only when the car was moving? I assume he tried revving it up in neutral to eliminate an engine misfire?

We used to use 20mm inserts for 8mm bolts when modifying VW jugs to hold much bigger pistons with much more compression. 20mm coarse thread into aluminum with 8mm inside threads.

Thanks Ed, so casual but spot on details, proper interesting 👍

Tri-lobe bolts are the WORST. That glove under the brake reservoir cap is a neat trick!

@philtowle4683

2 жыл бұрын

Once tried it with a bread bag years ago and it took all the print off.

From the Philippines... Carry on Edd.... Appreciate your show immensely..

The labels with the clear heat shrink was a nice little tip I hadn't thought of. Wouldn't work on single wires I'm running in a vehicle, but would work nicely on a bundle. I even have some clear heatshrink that came in a mixed package that I've thought "why would I use this?"

@katywalker8322

2 жыл бұрын

You can buy a label printing machine that prints onto heat shrink. Hence print,slide on and heat to label individual wires

@andrewausterfield6710

2 жыл бұрын

@@katywalker8322 oooh, that's cool

Hi Edd. Great show and I really enjoyed the application of engineering. The camera work and production would give any television show a run for its money so well done and many thanks for the cable tie top tip.

I watched the James May orange roast - and I'm with Edd. It doesn't have to be funny to be fun, and the orange is both fun and - due to the liberties taken with the wheelbase - interesting. Still, it's good to see two gentle giants of the motoring world (one more giant than the other) go head to head sometimes.

I love watching these episodes so much! You're the best Ed! Also let's ignore the haters on the land rover saying just buy another one for parts to repair johns. I'll look forward to the master class of rust repair :)

@charlieboyok

2 жыл бұрын

Range Rover needs stripping back to bare bones & dipped cutting out the rust , replace with new metal , spray paint & kept going for another 25 Years😀

@andrewedwards6548

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlieboyok exactly

Thanks Edd for this 🧙‍♂👍we need more rally/off road content in my opinion.

Once fixed an old Honda ATC using this method but with an EZ lok thread insert. Thank goodness I could fix the spark plug threads and keep the original head.

No tips Ed, I think your job looks good. Always another way, no worries. Reminds me of working high end mountain bike disc brakes. 🥂

For clarity, the VIN points system requires the related part to be original to gain the points, and you need a total of 8 points to retain the VIN and registration, so you can replace some items, but not everything. HOWEVER, you are allowed a brand new replacement chassis of the original specification and can claim those 5 points and are allowed service replacement parts of other assemblies without losing their points too, like springs, dampers, steering rods, gear box shafts and gears, etc. Basically, you can repair an existing assembly and retain its points, but the only outright swap allowed with all associated points retained is the chassis, as long as it is the same spec, previously unused and has supporting evidence of purchase (like an order form, receipt, etc).

Is this the James from Top Tour and Grand Gear? 😃 James and Edd together in the orange seems a mighty idea!

Jippii and wow, nice job Edd. More such videos, I do look at them all. Greetings from Finland.

A small tip that may have helped with this we used to replace the bolt if it was a "trilobe" for this exact reason it concentrates the stress on the tips of the lobes maybe 15 percent of the circumference and you usually strip it out, if you replace with a standard bolt then the whole circumference is used and it doesn't strip, When the part costs thousands you very quickly learn this,

@yeahitskimmel

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, I'd imagine the manual torque spec on that bolt intends using a normal bolt vs the robots torque the first time it's set

@UncleKennysPlace

2 жыл бұрын

You still have less than optimal grip, as more than 15% of the threads strip. Sometimes all of them. Some sort of insert is better than a sketchy fix.

@CPDutch

2 жыл бұрын

Oh God, kill me now…….

@vumba1331

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I would have done.

@stevejones9788

2 жыл бұрын

Those times timeserts are a good engineering fix for a problem caused by the original designers having no regard for the poor mechanics repairing the suspension.

Hi Ed, here is one tip for stoping brake fluid to drip from brake lines when you work on them, just slightly depres brake pedal with something. That will stop entering fluid into master cylinder, and thats it.

@skylined5534

2 жыл бұрын

Clever! I'm stealing that! Cheers Alem!

As your playing brakes again, another top tip... When removing brake pipes you will find the rubber nipple covers are the same size as the flared ends of the pipe. This gives you a handy blanking cap when changing calipers or wheel cylinders. Not so handy if you snap the pipe! Then you need some chainsaw fuel pipe with a screw in that you can slip over the broken pipe. All helps to keep the floor clean and fluid out of your eyes!

Thank you Edd again for an interesting episode.

I once got my car through its mot by filling a rather nasty suspension hole with tiling adhesive and smothering it in underseal to disguise the bodge! Perfect Bodge!

Edd , You are the best .

Blowing some compressed air though the opposite side of the cut should do a better job cleaning out the shards that might be logged in the ptfe hose. It's better than the tapping on the vice.

@claudedjawoye6345

2 жыл бұрын

Yavol...

@blairleipst4508

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the very same

@chriholt

2 жыл бұрын

Or even the "vise"!

@pnavesey

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriholt British show so Plunger 595 can use our spelling of "vice"

@nowtelsematters

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriholt we don't use Simplified English in the UK, that's only in America.

Well done Edd! Thank you for this awesome video. 👍😁

Where is my tea? Can't be more English than that. Excellent!

31:03 says: Yes, it really is that James May off Top Tour and Grand Gear fame! He is indeed a very nice chap with technical tendencies and stupid hair like Edd but, even though Edd might be happy for James to roast his nuts any time, never his orange! We would like to see them both squeezed into the orange though... how about you?

@liviubita4238

2 жыл бұрын

Sunt complet de acord, ar fi ceva epic sa-i vedem pe cei doi cometand despre manevrabilitatea "portocalei mecanice", James rumegand la greu ce-l deranjeaza la hardughie, iar Edd fiind rabdator si explicativ in detaliu D'a cappo a'l fine.

@clockwork9827

2 жыл бұрын

i think the threaded screw *is* what May was referring to, in his Hula-Hoops challenge. yes, there must be a meeting

Captain Sloooooooow is definitely wrong ....if I saw you driving the orange down the road, it would make me smile.

The Vixen RV was a TD model which was designed to fit in a typical American garage. The SE had an ugly (in my opinion) extended roof which made it too tall to fit in the typical American garage. Also, there is no room under the floor as it goes within inches of the bottom of the RV. It’s an interesting design and aerodynamic. It gets 28 to 30 miles per gallon but has overheating problems because they couldn’t use the Izusu engine they originally wanted and had to use the BMW engine which is less reliable.