Nice to see the Patented Alfa Romeo Rust Inhibitor Dispersion Unit is functioning well. Nice thick protective layer evenly applied across the block, engine bay, and trans.

@bill90405

Жыл бұрын

Too bad they couldn’t divert same to the sills!

@lptomtom

Жыл бұрын

The legendary PARRIDU

@woodwardjr

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha took me a second to figure that out. Love it.

@therealgaragegirls

Жыл бұрын

LOL

@jayyoung5423

Жыл бұрын

That Russian steel is fantastic...or was it Chinese....gave up on these rust buckets many years ago, never again even if you paid me.

The fact that the speedo drive unit is serviceable just shows how mechanics back in this era of cars thought differently. Instead of disposable "just replace the assembly" thinking, which was my reflex, we have a level of craftsmanship and frugal thinking. Amazing work, keep the videos coming!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Yeah back when things were built to be repaired. The speedometer in my 1999 GTV has stopped working and it's down to some electrical fault in a sensor and it's no longer manufactured.

@lexus_offroad_adventures

Жыл бұрын

@@JethroBronner 😣

@duckylucky6505

Жыл бұрын

They often did the best they could for the era but unfortunately they made up for it with poor metallurgy and questionable quality control in other places.

@lexus_offroad_adventures

Жыл бұрын

@@duckylucky6505 oh yeah modern production QC and consistency is definitely far superior but it’s all usually assembly-based, which means the consumer cost is less for the craftsmanship/specialty labor and more for the parts and spelled out repair procedure. Probably a better way of doing it overall but less interesting to watch on KZread

@ralphmillais5237

Жыл бұрын

@@duckylucky6505 If you think the quality of components was bad back then, wait until you see the Chinatown junk being peddled as repop parts!

Best content on KZread

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@clausmadsen6754

Жыл бұрын

100%

You have one of the best automotive channels Jethro. Always just the right amount of detail, great video and narration.

@jamesocker5235

Жыл бұрын

1/2 the planet dont know what an alpha is

@jamesocker5235

Жыл бұрын

Such a pretty motor

Your exquisite videos are a real pleasure to watch. Informative, beautifully shot, and oh-so soothing... Looking forward to the next one already!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Matteo! I hope to have the next one up this coming week.

Great to see Porco getting some more love. It is hard to not delve too deeply down the rabbit hole. Great work again.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I’m so far down the rabbit hole now hahaha

I don’t understand why you have only this number of subscribers. It is an amazing channel, good old fashioned wrenching, eye for detail, love for your brand, good camerawork and a very pleasant voice. Keep it up!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will try keep the uploads more consistent and see how things go

@matthewellis7284

Жыл бұрын

Most are in for instant gratification "I bought a Ferrari for 10k will it run" type stuff. Unfortunate..

I think what I find so enthralling is how these videos capture the idyllic parts of car repair in contrast to the brutal over-metricization of modern shop work.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm going for! Thank you!

@alkalinetaupehat

Жыл бұрын

@@JethroBronner thank YOU for putting in the work to make these exist! I've been hunting down some really annoying issues on a car that cropped up AFTER I've listed it for sale and your channel reminds me to enjoy the parts of the repair process that I can.

The no music, great aesthetic and clear explanation of all your action make your videos a real pleasure to watch :) Keep up like this, I'll be happy to see the next episode !

As an orthopedic surgeon and Alfa nut, your skill and technique is impressive!

Watching someone else suffer through Alfa ownership has never been so relaxing. All jokes aside, yours is some of my favorite content on this platform - the narration, editing and content are on point.

Your dedication to saving old parts and restorations are like a breath of fresh air thank you for these videos and what you do its a shame that you don't upload more but I guess that's fine when the quality is optimal.

This is one of the best channels in the hole of KZread ! Great mechanic and a very down to earth person This car makes my blood boil , grew up in one of those , keep up the excellent work !

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@neilcowan535

Жыл бұрын

The Black Hole of KZread? :D

@fordfess

Жыл бұрын

hole of you tube, i love that. freudian typo

I find working on my old cars so relaxing. Nice to make old and worn stuff operable again…

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's quite therapeutic if the car isn't fighting you too hard haha

It’s really nice to watch you treat the car, engine and all parts with care and love. Looking forward to watching the next🍀🍀🍀

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a beautifully resolved alloy drivetrain. Alfa clearly inspired Japanese engineering to come.

I'm never disappointed when viewing your vids.. simple, precise details about what you are doing. Bravo!

Just rewatching this 2 months later to remember where Jethro left off. Although by the time a new video drops I'll probably forget everything again...

I feel that you've overlooked an important detail about how bad the flywheel is looking like it desperately needs machining otherwise you go through all that work just to have the clutch chattering on you.

@alexbrown1995

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw the hot spots and thought 'hmmmm'

Love how the engine becomes the main character and evokes sympathy from the viewer. "Wall E" Engine. Satisfying to watch the oil dissolve. You're a mechanical magician!

Nice that your socks match the engine bay, a very bold fashion statement indeed. 😂

Jethro, I’ve watched since a few hundred subs to where you are now. Your content is relaxing a long day at work. Please don’t lose this passion so many folks love your content. - Mal

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I'll keep the videos coming!

So cool to see an old Alfa getting some love.

Many years ago, a friend of mine welded a dial indicator base to a former spark plug. So it made it super easy to find TDC with that.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

That is a good idea, but it makes it a little tough to know when you're in the middle of the dwell at TDC. I'll show my method in the next video.

@flyingarts6765

Жыл бұрын

Close enough for a daily driver that doesn't merit a blueprint.

a mechanic with the mind of a film maker means some beautiful videos

New bushes , pistons and rings , big and smallend bearings , valvetrain with seals and bushes , and if necesary two new camshafts and she is fine for another 60 to 100K miles of high rpm fkying ! I know , had my 2 liter done back in 89 . Treat her well , fluids on top and...........every first 10 miles NO exess above 3000 rpm ! Once warm you can trash her all day with no problem , day in day out . Wonderfull engine , absolutely wonderfull piece of machinery !!!!!!!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000cc block that I'll fully rebuild for this car later this year. I don't really want to invest the time or money into this 1750cc block.

Always a pleasure to watch one of your videos. I know from the number of views you get that you aren't making any money from YT so your efforts are doubly appreciated.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Duuuuuuude!!! Talk about a cliff hanger, I'm spitting feathers can't wait till the next episode. Would love to visit your workshop, buy you lunch and talk about your projects. Great content and really really good editing.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Sure! Let me know if you're ever in my neighbourhood

I consider Jethro's videos to be extremely well filmed and produced - most likely more effort in filming/producing the video than performing the actual restoration work. The only other KZread producer that I consider to be on a similar level is Soup Classic Motoring, however it’s a shame that Soup does not feature Alfa Romeos. However Soup's current project is a Lotus so I'm now hooked. Look forward to future videos that feature the wonderfully patinaed Giulia 1300.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I love that channel. I've really enjoyed following his Lotus project, although it doesn't get much screen time at the moment.

Jethro, it's so relaxing watching you work. First class content Sir!.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Looking a lot nicer at the end of the episode and a lot of work to be proud of. The dreaded "While I am at it" bug is better than the feeling of "I should have just fixed it when the engine was out" problems.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly, although I am trying hard not to get too carried away, that was how my Sprint GT ended up a bare shell haha.

Ah finally! Been waiting for the next episode! Best channel on KZread ❤️

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

That's not true but it is very kind of you to say haha.

I really enjoyed this. I loved my Alfas and miss them. Working on the engine out of the car is a delight and a delight to watch. Thanks for your excellent narration and camera work!

I always look forward to your videos, they’re simply just the best.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that!

Easily the sexiest mechanic on KZread.

one of the best on youtube for car repairs only sreten from m539 and you are these good for the home mechanic DIY

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I really like M539 too, he's great.

I should resist watching these within hours of release to not fall victim to not knowing where the story goes next. 😁

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha the story goes to: Surprise! There are more broken parts you didn't know about!

If the timing chain causes the valve timing to be so much off, I would replace it. They last longer than a belt, but not eternally. Maybe 100.000 miles?

@alexbrown1995

Жыл бұрын

I'd certainly change it while I was in there. Peace of mind.....

So glad to see Porco getting the love. Very well edited and excellent “storytelling” as usual. Can’t wait until next installment!

@BubbaSnipe

Жыл бұрын

It being a Alfa Romeo, it can easily turn from Porco to 'Puerco' I owned a GTV once in my young days and with one such in the garage i was never bored on the repair side. Apart from that it was still one of my most memorable cars.

Tactile, informative, intelligent just the right amount of info and superb camera work, this is how it's done.🌞

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Im more invested in seeing your daily be brought to running condition than anything on NETFLIX Right now

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!

Back in the day I recall reading that the classic alfa 5 speed box used 3x synchros for 1/2, 3/4 and 5/... gears. The idea was that you could swap the 5/... synchro with the 1/2 synchro and the usual weak synchro performance on 2nd gear would be solved for free.

Sir, you provide exquisite content on this channel. No dumb remarks, no loud obnoxious music, just pure content at a professional level. Rare thing these days. Keep it up for our viewing pleasure. Thank you.

There’s nothing wrong with all the caked and baked oil covering the engine. It just means the seal has moved from the inside of the engine to the outside 😅

Dude this is one of the coziest videos I've watched. beautifully shot too

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Cozy is what I'm going for.

Love watching your videos - so calm and everything done in a controlled manner without haste and none of the shouty-shouty and preaching of many other content providers. Awesome that you restore the cars of my youth in the country of my youth. I miss both my father's Giulia Super, TP 4192, with 1750 motor and a few other mods, that I had access to in my late teens and early twenties - that was an awesome car and was purchased from Dawie de Villiers just days before he opened Glenwood Motors in Pretoria, plus the powder blue Alfetta 1.8 saloon, GWY 985 T which I purchased from him later. The latter was a rust box though, built by AR in the Brits factory, while the Giulia Super wasn't (built by Datsun in Rosslyn). Will be looking out for your valve-train reset video - that's a job I did with my dad a few times! Thank you for filming your hobby.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have 3 cars built in the Rosslyn plant. They're much better than the Brits cars haha.

this was so cozy man, and with the rain. Thank you for posting

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Cozy is what I aim for! Thanks!

I do like the way you do your presentation. Oldfashioned engine , kind of relaxing to watch. Allen Millyard does it like you do. Thanks and Greetz.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

We all go off "into the weeds". Right now I just finished installing the Heater box after replacing the core and valve in my '74 Spider. Your video inspired me to totally refresh the heater box. I installed a dash cover to cover the cracks since it was off but I can't install the dash until after I put the upper and lower sump back on. I was chasing an upper sump oil leak. I hope I shouldn't have pulled the engine to chase leaks. Thanks for the video. Recently I found out why there are so many right and drive Alfas in South Africa --- having a factory in South Africa helps a lot.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! They were popular cars here and affordable because they were assembled here.

I'm not an Alfa guy..,the fact you from SA and your knowledge you make want to own one..... Greetings from Northwest

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers from Natal!

This is the only channel that demands I turn everything else off and watch. The care in the script, delivery and cinematography is clear as crystal. It screams produced for the love of it, not for the money. It’s a credit to you, Jethro.

Fountain Pen, Hand micrometer, Pepsi bezel dive watch, Alpha Romeo. You have good taste mate.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

Can’t wait to hear this engine run again.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

You and me too.

I've been waiting this whole time to watch all that grease coming of the engine!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I hope it was worth it!

@ugumol

Жыл бұрын

@@JethroBronner Definitely!

Mr Bronner you have the attention to detail and the calmness of a God and your concise narration is akin to that of Sir David Attenborough. Thanks once again for an enlightening and educational gemstone. Also the 105 series engine's are just about the most workable, high performance engine's known to humanity. Hallelujah, old school Alfa Romeo.

I was actually looking on the internet today on how to remove the rev counter assembly. I have a problem with it on my '76 Alfetta. Now I know. Thank you

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Ah that should be the same on the Alfetta as the Giulia.

I like the honda C50 in the background ;)

What a nice designed engine!

I know next to nothing about old alfas but you still make me really interested and better understanding of the inner workings of cars.

Incredibly satisfying to watch, even the rain (no matter how loud) makes it soothing. Looking forward to the next one.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad to know it wasn't too irritating.

Loved hearing the rain on the roof. Awesome content as always. Thanks Jethro

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

That's good, I was worried that it would be too distracting.

What a beautiful engine, how lucky are you to work/own a truly great piece of automotive engineering

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Thank you, thank you, *thank* you for not having music during the wrenching portions. It helps immensely with the immersion

Only 16 minutes nearly 17, but I thought I was entertained for almost an hour! Truly amazing quality to detail.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Scraping the old oil off the engine with a palette knife! I've done that before with my Mercedes diesels, it's quite satisfying.

You have more self control than me… can’t resist fixing it right when it’s out. I pulled the trans in my ‘83 Mercedes 300D to replace 1 piston and ended up fully rebuilding it

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Well I have lots of other cars that I do that with, and my customer cars tend to go that way. This car in particular needed to be back on the road sooner than later.

14:32 nice watch 😄

I love the fact that everything is designed to be dismantled. New cars, nope, just replace.

Brush and paint rusted areas in cheap black paint is one of your best idea in this video, it makes this engine look brand new ✌️

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

It took like 15 minutes and the result was really nice.

This will be helpful information for my future rebuild. You seem to be the only person out there that understands the importance of these techniques for the future of automotive history. A lost art. When EVs come in everyone who love these car will cherish your vids forever. For that I thank you. 🙏🏽

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I used think alfas were all ugly but after watching ur stuff I was definitely looking at them from a wrong angle. 🤣 I now have fallen in love with this project n the other ones as well

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you do have to look at them from a certain angle haha

Just a thought, to save yourself time later. Use brass nuts on the exhaust studs , much easier to remove later. Stay well stay safe.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s a good idea, although finding brass M8x1 nuts in SA is pretty difficult. I know I can change the studs to M8x1.25 but the risk of breaking one is quite high, and then you have quite the ordeal with getting that broken stud out the head.

You're like M539 productions, just for Alfa Romeo, much love my guy, can't wait to see more

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! M539 is a great channel, I love his work.

Your work and the actual engine itself is art at its highest level. It is a privilege to follow You.

now this is what I was waiting for, nice

Thank you so much for documenting this in such a soothing and adult manner! With nice microphones and easy talking and no music as soon as you are finished talking. One of my favourite channels of this type, just because it is so hands down and high quality at the same time.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you!

Great content!... love your videos😃 keep em coming!. Greetings from Hungary, ex Benoni boy.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do! Hungary! That must be nice! I've heard great things.

The joys of old car ownership. You can tell cars that are owned by mechanics, they always have a laundry list of items to repair...lol. (I'm guilty as well) It's cool that you have a nice stash of spares to use as replacements when you need them, Jethro. Porco is going to run better than ever once you get finished!

The red sled will once again live!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

The pig will fly again!

Great work on a lovely old car. Thanks for sharing

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Excellent very interesting and informative your machinable knowledge is amazing.

I just happen to have another one of these..., and a better set of that..., you know, just lying around... lol. We can't get enough Jethro - pure Zen.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

When you've been driving old Alfas for a decade you pickup a fair amount of spare parts.

Nice work!

Babe wake up, Jethro posted a new video

The Alfa was really needing a lot of work and there is more to do but man will you have something special when it is done

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

It's never "done" haha

Thanks for the video Jethro, I am currently working on a Berlina 1974. Looking forward to the next video, as the valve clearances is one of the jobs I am not looking forward to.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll try make it as simple as possible, but it is a very fiddly job.

Truly excellent content. Nice to see the various watches, and the big bonus, the fountain pen and the lovely blue ink. Class.

@kuyper

Жыл бұрын

Spotted that too; clearly Jethro is not left handed :) Much as I'd love to have a fountain pen, I had enough ink on the outside of my left hand as a kid to last me a lifetime :)

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Yeah I use a Montblanc 145. It goes everywhere with me.

Beautiful cars, nice attention to detail, great camera work with relaxed calm narration. You are doing everything right for a channel like this, keep up the great work. You videos are always a pleasure to watch.

Giulia oh Giulia thou art still in my top three of best cars I ever owned. A 4 door saloon with a 1300 cc alloy twin cam engine and a 5 speed gearbox. Capable of doing 160 km/h .

Thank you sir. Excellent.

And down the rabbit hole we go!

One thing with these engines which you have to watch closely are the rubber parts between the carburetors and the engine. When these gets older they start to crack and when they leak they will kill your engine (one or more cylinders running too lean).

Great work! And yes, it is better to adress these issues now then leave them be and wishing you did later on.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha this is me in the "later on" wishing I had fixed these in the past.

Good stuff Jethro! My experience with that the front oil seal is that it still leaks oil after the seal replacement, and a speedy sleeve installed. it will only leak when the oil level is above the "N" on "MIN"...once it drops to that level, no more oil leak.

@alexbrown1995

Жыл бұрын

That would be infuriating, a leak after a speedy sleeve and a new seal. I suppose you could always run 90 weight oil.....

First time watcher, I like the way you work, clearly very competent, subscribed.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I like your style enough that you just got a new subscriber. Can't wait to see the next episodes.

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Beautiful, thank you! This gave me motivation to do some work on my moped!

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Haha great! Get at it!

The nice freshly painted exhaust manifolds really look sharp!

Great work and footage and nice to see Porco getting some much needed fettling as such an amazing engine for the era - looking forward to hearing the car roar back to life 🤓🙏👏🎯

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I hope the next video won't take weeks to get out.

Jethro... thanks for stopping by. I see that your looking at the daily. I'm surprise that your able to find parts that I didn't know were available... wow. My problem has always been the valve adjustment... you need a lot of parts to fix that... small parts great vid....

@JethroBronner

Жыл бұрын

I decided to do that as a dedicated video. I'm sure lots of other people would like to know how to set valve clearance, and TDC and cam timing.