Not a Ford fan in particular but really enjoy watching this being turned around. It's very relatable watching someone roll around on their drive in the rain with some basic tools.

@donRageme

5 жыл бұрын

I own a mk6 golf and enjoy these videos, doesn't matter about being a fan of a particular vehicle. Car Mod/repair video fan more like regardless of make and model.

You have done a bloody good job on repairing this vehicle well impressed no ramps pits etc what a guy. Take my hat off to you. 👍👍👍👍👍

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mark very kind of you to say so.

Awesome stuff..... Keep em coming..... You do realise with all us fans waiting for content you can’t hold on to that car for too long... track it for a bit sell it and start again to give us all the content we love 👍 Winner winner 100,000 subs here we come 👌

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you. its a long term keeper but im hoping to do another crash rebuild after this.

I enjoy channels like this. No overinflated, shouty egos. Just a bloke with a great passion fixing stuff. Good luck to you.

Nice to see it done on the outside not in a fully equipped workshop like most on here I am sure a lot of people on here can relate to that

Good to see a uk build, love goonzsquad channel but the cars they fix are never seen on my roads in Northern Ireland. Hat goes off to you doing this in your back yard getting soaked by the rain and probably froze at the same time. Reach out for someone to help fund your build I.e do a paid add. I’m following and wishing you all the best sir

Great to see a rebuild job from the UK! Keep up the good work! One tip with the gearbox fluid. Always undo the filler plug first. That way you’re not stuck with a gearbox with no fluid in when you come to fill up and can’t undo the plug. Doesn’t apply to this as you have no driveshaft just a general tip for viewers :)

stumbled across your vids by accident buddy, but I’m really enjoying them. Those subs are going up, keep up the great work and brilliant vids👍👍

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Phil.

Currently sat in my car on my break watching this. Another good video i hope you carry on with these projects!

On the subframe at the back where the bolts go threw to the box section on the chassis there is another hole which you can use to align the subframe, it's on the drivers side at the back, get a large long bolt, sorry can not remember the size, but it inserts into a hole in the box section and helps you align it, hope this helps you!....After watching you with the verniers looks like you did a good job anyway.....Take care...

Fair play doing all this on your own Steve👍 Handy that folk can point out anything youve missed as well, the more pairs of eyes the better. Looks like your making decent progress here💪

Car is looking great. Hard to believe it's the same car! Can't wait to see it when finished!

it s always bloody raining here in wales just waiting for the dam snow and the council to not grit the roads in time love the vids keep em coming a fellow welsh man from nantyglo

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

its been a terrible month. day before i bought the car it was beautiful. fiesta gets delivered and pretty much rained every day. thank you

love this fiesta St fix series.. Thank you from Hong Kong!

Good progress Steve the rain is a pain in the back side for sure, took my Gte out yesterday and the wiper linkage snapped can’t find one local so went 90’s old school and made a single wiper that does a full sweep of the screen 😂 cheers for the progress updates its always good to know I’m not the only one to have blonde moments when working on cars

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you. i make loads of mistakes dont worry.

Been watching since yesterday, doing a great job! Looking forward to seeing it all done and blasting round castle combe

Love These Videos, Been thinking of buying a car and fixing it like this since ive passed my test in october. Keep doing what your doing, 10/10 on videos 👍🏼

Enjoyed this one Steve. The ST is coming along nice and quickly. Looking forward to future content.

Just found your channel, watched all 5 of the ST videos. I’m hooked!!! Great informative channel and worth the Sub. Keep the content coming.

Steve this should be the no.1 channel to watch this Xmas have a good one pal , can’t wait for the next episode 👍

Nice one mate it’s coming along loads now I got a a3 from same place on Wednesday morning took it to a garage Wednesday night and I pick it up on Monday got all bits put back together in a day and a half sprayed today then dry for 2 days can’t wait to go get it now people’s reaction asking why I have 2 the same cars simple I paid £16000 for the 1st one and I will have about £5000 in the 2nd one and because I have peanuts in it I can experiment on the cheap one do everything I wanted to do but scary because I had so much money in 1st one

I haven't even got a fiesta st, but i love your fixes!

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

appreciate that thank you

@TIM612826

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkplugsteve i know father lewis, he's an old friend! Nice to have sum new system buddies that can fix my horse! Lol. 🤠

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

@@TIM612826 Nathan? Yeh I can build a log cabin for you too lol.

Never comment on videos, but full credit to yourself man. Subbed 👍

Steve the legend have a good Christmas buzzing for the car to be finished

Keep the updates coming, I’m hooked on watching these vids since I subscribed! Look forward to the next one 👍🏻

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you. very much

Another great update Steve. Really enjoying watching the progress on the track car Merry Christmas to you and your family mate. Have a good one

Coming along nicely Steve keep up the good work carn't wait to see the pumaspeed parts 👍

Big fan. Learnt a lot from you. Keep up the good work. Big thanks

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

For the most part I'll live and let live but I must admit, I winced watching you put that steering rack retaining bolt in with the electric drill haha

Loving this build top work mate, 2 things i would like to point out tho.... That drive shaft axle hub nut did u put a little dent to stop it loosening? Another thing some people might dig at me about.... But i didnt really see u use a torque wrench? Top work tho

@whitekoala4172

4 жыл бұрын

Tights tight and over tight is fucked

Hi Steve, I’m enjoying your story unfold, keep it up 👍 . Just a quick suggestion before you go too far , check the gear box for signs of damage, that drive shaft looks like it took quite a wack , make sure the diff still turns the opposite wheel in opposite direction to the one you rotate, just thinking out loud 😜.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

hi thanks for the help. this was one of my concerns when i seen the damage. i was expecting to see a cracked box. i have checked it but will check the diff for rotation tomorow. thank you

A tip for editing is when your trying to point out something with your finger so vveiwers know what your trying to point at put an arrow or circle their

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

good idea thanks nathaniel

Top job Steve, love the videos. That's dedication, been abit nippy lately.

@paulbrace368

5 жыл бұрын

Kris Walsh q

Really enjoying your videos so far. Good to see someone with a passion for fixing cars up opposed to taking it to someone to do it for them. I am hooked get the next video up! Also how did you get into your cars?/fixing up.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. iv always fixed my own cars since i started driving. back then it was haynes manuals and no internet to learn like today. i make lots of mistakes along the way though.

Looking forward to seeing what’s in that pumaspeed box mate. Have a good xmas, look forward to the next video 👍

Nice one really enjoying this build 👍

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Can relate to fixing cars in the drive in the rain. Love the channel. Happy xmas

You're at 10k subs now man !

it's coming along so fast mate. new subscriber here. the videos are spot on.

congratulations on 25k subs

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Haha 25k. I wish lol.

Another great video Steve! mate just a quick heads up re. gearbox oil, if you fill gear box oil until it comes out of filler hole you've over filled it, should be 20mm below filler hole, easiest way is once you've emptied it, just put in 1.7ltrs, that's the correct amount.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

great thanks for the info. i did read it was 1.7l but just assumed it worked like other cars ive done in the past. much appreciated

Great update and congrats on 6k Sparkie Sreve

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Loving the channel, keep up the good work.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Awesome progress 👌 makes me look like a lazy sod not touched my focus in weeks 😥

Great video Steve 😀

well done ,its going to be a good car . don't forget to bleed the brakes and put oil in the box .

great series looking forward to the next episode

Great vid mate..can't wait for part 6

Great job mate, love the vids. Could you show the brake bleeding process in the upcomming vids?

Great project going on, love the vids 👍, merry Christmas to you and family 🎄

Great build love the content keep it coming looking well now

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Build is going well keep up the good work Steve

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Keep your eyes open👌

Hi steve great video again ,the st is looking good .... I want to wish you and your family a happy Christmas and a happy New year can't wait to watch more videos in 2019

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Been waiting for this, love the vids Topman!

Love this build so much hard work has gone into it, what is the song thats playing between 2:00 - 3:00? sounds good.

Love watching this guy. Keep the videos going 😎😎😎😎

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you very much

When the rack comes into the column is there any set about it needs to come into the yoke of the column knuckle as I removed my sub frame well dropped it to do roll bar bushes and I believe mine may of slipped down slightly as the bolt wasn't fully tight and seem to have a knock in and around the column joints thanks

Excellent video to watch

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Evening Steve Quality work mate as always, the channel is doing well Have a great Christmas Cheers Phil

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Nice video again mr spark plug please keep them coming

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thanks naton

Spot on Steve! Loving your videos!

FFS...how do you work so damn fast? Is it to keep warm...or are you fiddling that camera speed?? Haha lol....just beautiful to watch mate. Happy Christmas and keep up the great videos in 2019. Thank you for all your efforts in 2018.

I got notification of your video and a new video from Samcrac at the same time.............guess what SPS i watched yours first.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

awesome thank you. i just seen sams too. my veiwing for later.

@KAZUYADOG

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkplugsteve It will have you laughing alot,thats all i'm saying.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

@@KAZUYADOG im almost at the end. grinch lol

I’m new to your channel. Love your vids. Specially love the st rebuild. Where did you learn your skills? Coming along great I’m hooked!

Another awesome episode!

Keep up the good work love it

Doing a good job there.

Hi Steve great vid, Regarding the gearbox fluid I’ve just done mine and Ford said not to fill so it overflows at the fill hole, recommended 1.8L

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

OK great thanks for the info.

@19marshall80

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkplugsteve LOL just seen part 9....interestingly Ford told me 1.8L and in the US it is 2L very strange

keep going ! ...doing a grand job

Track rod end was bolted in upside down. Should be bolted with the threads facing the ground.

@MrMaggotz

5 жыл бұрын

Not criticising by the way, your videos are great, just pointing it out for safety. I’m sure you probably realised when you stood back and looked at it.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul thanks for paying attention. You did have me worried for a second but they do fit the way I did them. Just to be sure I checked the earlier videos.

@MrMaggotz

5 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve ah fair enough, thought worth mentioning just in case. Thanks for the videos, really enjoying this series. Keep up the good work!

Great video!!!!! Have a question. I have an Zetec S 2010 1.6 petrol and has the same damage drivers side, want to buy subframe. Does the Zetec S 2010 1.6 petrol and ST 2010 1.6 petrol have the same subframe, wishbone and offside leg ?

nice work....Happy Christmas from Ireland

Just found your vids and subscribed , Really enjoying then

Top job bud ! Awesome content

Hello Are there pins to align the sub frame on a 2012 fiesta.

Looking good steve’o! 😊👍🏻

Love the build, you got any ideas for your next rebuild?(if there is one).

Small mistake on fitting flexi break hose, start at caliper and work back to solid line to ensure u don't twist the hose

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

No need to worry about that on this. the flexi fits into a grooved section of the holding clip and wont spin. the nipple coupler does the spinning. cheers

Just subscribed on the 5th vid great so far

@ 01:30 That inner CV joint is exactly the same design using a retention circlip as later ('73 on) Classic Minis. They were called 'Pot Joints' (now now no dodgy comments please!) and there is actually a proper tool for removing them. Even got one on KZread: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6KF2s2QgbHAe6Q.html Had to smile at your adding a 4th item. Reminded me of the Monty Python 'No one expects the Spanish Inquisition' sketch: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hq2hkq-IkqnWhKw.html (I possibly spend too much time on KZread .....) Great Vlog again mate, all nicely explained. Good to see someone with the sort of facilities most of us have (ie not a lot) and still doing a proper job. 👍

Really enjoyed video until that gay bye at the end🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😄👍

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

I need to stop that then. 🙈

Another top video. Great channel

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

Are you putting on braided brake lines soon as though it is going to be a track car? Makes such a big difference to the brake pedal feel!

I'm new here I'll keep watching happy Christmas mate

Awesome Steve, I have a MK8 ST2. She's definitely different with the triple engine. The whole car shakes when it cuts to two cylinders whilst waiting at the lights. Launch control is pointless as I think I can take off quicker manually plus you sound like an idiot at the lights with it banging off the false the rev limiter at 3500rpm. This MK7 of yours is looking to be a real beast mate. Keep up the good work bud🤘

Another good vid. Merry Christmas 🎅🎅🎅

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

7k subs!!!

Great video. What was that bit? you thought came from the rear wheel liner. Wow! That impact driver is handy.

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

I was told undertray but I can't see where exactly. Checking my other fiesta and there is no undertray on them.

Got lucky with this car I think, not much bad damage at all😬

Makes me want to buy my own crash damaged Fiesta ST and get cracking

Hey Steve! Thanks for the videos! I bought a salvage title 2014 Fiesta ST and am swapping the subframe and have a question: What kind of socket did you use to remove those torx looking, but apparently not torx, upper subframe bolts? I feel like a regular socket will work but don’t want to strip them. Thanks!

@Sparkplugsteve

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and their star sockets or sometime called e torx or similar to that I think.

@JJBend591

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they’re called ‘external torx’ apparently. I now have a set in my possession. Another question you might know: Are the front struts interchangeable? i.e. can I put a used passenger side strut on the drivers side? Thanks!

your a good spanner man

Another cracking video Steve, slightly surprised you didn''t take the opportunity to upgrade the rear engine mount though, considering this is going to be your track weapon?

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's a future mod.

Enjoying the content new subscriber💯

Great videos Steve, loving the Ford rebuild, I know time is of the essence with the build etc but why not get the subframe powder coated whilst it was waiting for fitment?

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. I did consider this and I'm not really in a rush so could have done it. But the big reason I didn't do it was because 6 yrs ago when I bought my focus track car I done a full underbody restoration on it thinking I'm keeping the car for life. 6yrs later I gutted it and sent it to the scrap yard. All that hard work for nothing. So now I thought I'm not wasting my time being super anal just to then in a few yrs sell the car on etc.

@paulwills3774

5 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve fair enough makes perfect sense to me. Great work getting the sponsorship with puma speed, any body work plans? Splitter? Read wing upgrade?

Great video, once again but that shocker bolts are in the wrong way around

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

ooops. does it matter? should i change them around. thanks

Hi Steve I have the same car and am in the middle of doing the megane rs calliper conversion which requires 300mm discs of an st170! Was wondering what discs you used to yours on the front of your st170 and how good are they for track use?

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

hi that sounds a good conversion. my discs are godspeed j hooks

@brads1084

5 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve thankyou mate and I’ve heard good reports for the money for the conversion

Do you know the torque settings for the subframe bolts? I’ve tightened mine up but getting a big clonk sound when I accelerate hard then same again when I brake?

@Sparkplugsteve

5 жыл бұрын

I don't I just crank them up really tight.

@scotty2hotty2205

5 жыл бұрын

I went 200 NM but I think I’ll just get the bar out and go all muscles on it 💪😂 cheers anyway 👍

Time for a drive