The Mobile Mechanic

The Mobile Mechanic

Welcome to The Mobile Mechanic.

Hopefully here to help you understand and fix your vehicle. On this channel, you'll find step-by-step repair guides, tips for diagnosing issues, and practical advice to keep your car running smoothly. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just starting out, my videos are designed to make auto repair accessible and straightforward.

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  • @richwilliams9895
    @richwilliams9895Күн бұрын

    Thats the 1.3 fiat diesel engine.

  • @rizalkentkarnadi9494
    @rizalkentkarnadi9494Күн бұрын

    Hi, thanks for great video....could please post the link you bought that CHRA turbo core ? Many thanks

  • @theoemanuelsson7465
    @theoemanuelsson74652 күн бұрын

    wallet savior bro, I'm changing the head gasket on my passat and found half a quart of oil in the charge pipes, must be the turbo leaking so this is gonna save my ass.

  • @sylvainonthetrack9228
    @sylvainonthetrack92283 күн бұрын

    why did it smoke a little?

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19923 күн бұрын

    Just burning off the oil etc from the rebuild. Not uncommon clears after a couple minute

  • @alexe610
    @alexe6103 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much for your videos. Would you please tell us where the power steering reservoir is located.

  • @ciaranjones3786
    @ciaranjones37863 күн бұрын

    Wish I had this in depth knowledge. Nice work 👏🏽🤘🏽

  • @lewisgrahamsmall
    @lewisgrahamsmall4 күн бұрын

    Bit of a random question, but do the glow plugs actually sit in the cylinder? For instance, if you suspected you had water in the cylinders could you remove the glow plugs and manually crank the engine to force it out?

  • @kevinmartin9432
    @kevinmartin94324 күн бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19923 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @jamescox389
    @jamescox3894 күн бұрын

    Hi Mate. What area do you cover. Hopefully Bh1 😅

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19924 күн бұрын

    @@jamescox389 haha unfortunately that’s miles away 😂

  • @imTechBro
    @imTechBro5 күн бұрын

    Great job! Felt like it might’ve been easier taking the engine out doing this? Or maybe not..

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19923 күн бұрын

    Haha possibly but my options are limited 😂

  • @daniyalbagkari
    @daniyalbagkari5 күн бұрын

    same for mk5? golf ?

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19925 күн бұрын

    @@daniyalbagkari depending on engine mate, if you get your engine number and order to that you’ll be good

  • @giresunliii8985
    @giresunliii89857 күн бұрын

    Do you have your own mechanic workplace or do you work for another employer?

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19923 күн бұрын

    I do this in my own garage or side of the road if doesn’t fit in the garage

  • @danielfl.9347
    @danielfl.93479 күн бұрын

    Nice and cheap way to fix a TSI turbo. Great job!

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @danielfl.9347
    @danielfl.93479 күн бұрын

    30:20 Erm, no. These engines you need to measure the TDC with a scope in the cylinders to time them correctly, otherwise it aint gonna last long 😂 But sure for other engines its the way to go!

  • @danielfl.9347
    @danielfl.93479 күн бұрын

    But good thing getting it running again. I am guessing the costumer was on a budget, so still better than not having a car

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback Daniel, after doing 100’s of these and checking with a DTI gauge after, I found every single one bang on so I tend not to use it unless I’m unsure which would be rare. Everyone’s got there own way of doing things though 🤙🏼

  • @danielfl.9347
    @danielfl.93479 күн бұрын

    @@themobilemechanic1992 If you can get the EA111 bang on you are a wizard! Great job getting it running again. Hopefully the costumer will take great care of her!

  • @faroukkhan6777
    @faroukkhan677711 күн бұрын

    Excellent Mac,,,nos what he's doing,,, brilliant 👌😊

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @faroukkhan6777
    @faroukkhan677711 күн бұрын

    Nice job 👍

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @faroukkhan6777
    @faroukkhan677711 күн бұрын

    Excellent job nice repair 👍

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @Bus2000
    @Bus200012 күн бұрын

    Great video. I own this car to now I now how to test and replace the glowplugs. I still own my older 1.4 bipper with 340k. Never had issues with glowplugs. Must say the 1.4 starts much quicker even without glowing. The 9 years younger 1.3 does not start or bad without glowing.

  • @adamspeed5269
    @adamspeed526912 күн бұрын

    How long did that take you if you don’t mind me asking and what would that cost for a garage to do it, thinking of having a go myself

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Like to hear it, this is why I do the videos 👊🏼. 3 hours tops, but if inexperienced I’d give yourself the day 😂. Only thing I would say make sure you got a thin walled 36mm socket for the drive shaft nuts. Good luck to you

  • @adamspeed5269
    @adamspeed52696 күн бұрын

    @@themobilemechanic1992 cheers brother

  • @jontesaterhall6018
    @jontesaterhall601815 күн бұрын

    Great video! I was just wondering what Nm the cam cradle should be torqued down with? (Can see any comment about it) Would really appreciate an answer🙏

  • @Milosz9
    @Milosz928 күн бұрын

    Brave with that. I'd never lap valves myself no point better of dropp head off for full job in machine shop.

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic199226 күн бұрын

    @@Milosz9 I’ve never had an issue with doing it myself but if the seats was damaged I’d of done that.

  • @Cellgm2000
    @Cellgm2000Ай бұрын

    i have the check glow plug error, the way i found out which one is was without the fancy multi-meter, was just take the plug connections off & put a new glow plug on each one , and see if error clears . - i actually did them 1 by 1 - started left to right, and the 1st one cleared the error. telling me the 1st one was a dud - ( but did resistor test after just to double check )

  • @Joethisyear
    @JoethisyearАй бұрын

    Fair play on getting that running, what is it a 2 litre turbo

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic1992Ай бұрын

    Thanks Joe, this is the 1.4 TSI

  • @kevinmartin9432
    @kevinmartin9432Ай бұрын

    You take on the jobs I would run a mile from😎

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic1992Ай бұрын

    @@kevinmartin9432 😂😂😂 probably should of from this one too 😂

  • @nicknick-vr3df
    @nicknick-vr3dfАй бұрын

    Where are u based ? Or how do i get in touch with you? Email maybe in case you don’t want to share your mobile number! Thanks!

  • @KJMarchelak
    @KJMarchelakАй бұрын

    what a honest mech - and totally customer orientated Top marks for patience and not giving up.

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic1992Ай бұрын

    Thankyou, appreciate it

  • @RobertSmith-fv3ux
    @RobertSmith-fv3uxАй бұрын

    Is that from a parts dealer like euros or eBay Great video thanks

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic1992Ай бұрын

    Yes mate local motor factors, they do have them on eBay also cheaper again

  • @stevefilby2838
    @stevefilby28382 ай бұрын

    Great video, very professional, are you local to Essex??

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic1992Ай бұрын

    I’m not sorry, I’m south wales

  • @Rubberdinghyrapids
    @Rubberdinghyrapids2 ай бұрын

    hi pal, your channel got recommended to me by you tube, great video by the way. Coincidentally I rebuild engines everyday, Im from the UK as well, couple of things I do different to you, but still has the same result, a running engine, lol. For once i'm pleased you tube sent me a channel that i'd enjoy watching. I've rebuilt so many of these, for various reasons, head gasket failures, wet belt failures, and when the belt fails, they DO spin the cam lobes on the camshafts, so be careful with that if you haven't come across it yet. Also done a few block failures, due to cylinder wear, because of lack of lubrication on the under side of the piston. They suggest using a torque multi=plier for torquing the crankshaft bolt up..... its called a dewalt 1/2 inch gun for me. never had an issue, and probably rebuilt 80-90 of these engines within last 2-3 years. . just subbed, cheers.

  • @DerekObrien-tk7we
    @DerekObrien-tk7we2 ай бұрын

    Quite impressive work to be carrying out on the side of the road ,is that the 2.2 very clattery engine but good I have one with 330 k miles on it, quite noisy in comparison to my peugot 2.0 blue and other fiat 2.3 ducato

  • @milandjukic3589
    @milandjukic35892 ай бұрын

    Fantastic job ❤

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @grmpyoldjock8251
    @grmpyoldjock82512 ай бұрын

    Hi mate Quick question oiling the the bolts will that affect the torque settings as there will be slight difference due to resistance in the bottom of the threads ? Cheers

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Just creates less friction and prevents the bolt skipping when torquing it down.

  • @grmpyoldjock8251
    @grmpyoldjock82512 ай бұрын

    @@themobilemechanic1992 cheers 👌

  • @bencosturbz7755
    @bencosturbz7755Ай бұрын

    it very much affects the torque of the bolt

  • @grmpyoldjock8251
    @grmpyoldjock8251Ай бұрын

    @@bencosturbz7755 kinda thought it would as It might cause pressure/resistance with oil and help work the bolt back out ?

  • @bigdude8470
    @bigdude84702 ай бұрын

    Just love watching these vids …. But don’t have a clue about engines but…. At 13.16 in the video, is that some sort of welding it’s had in the past??

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Thankyou 😁, think it’s a bit of sealant left from the timing chain cover

  • @toafy1014
    @toafy10142 ай бұрын

    Not a bad price for new head and fitting kit that eh. Could always keep that head and get it welded as a spare incase you happen to buy a broken van in the future if they don’t want it as an exchange. Nice job.

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Yeh unfortunately it was a surcharge on it. But yes similar price to just the head set etc from fords

  • @oldgit1091
    @oldgit10912 ай бұрын

    Weld it

  • @scotspie501douglas7
    @scotspie501douglas72 ай бұрын

    great video what a mess of pipework on that transit

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Tell me about it

  • @scotspie501douglas7
    @scotspie501douglas72 ай бұрын

    where did you get the new cylinder head

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    TAS in Leeds mate

  • @scotspie501douglas7
    @scotspie501douglas72 ай бұрын

    @@themobilemechanic1992 googled tas lead cant find it

  • @craigrice1960
    @craigrice19602 ай бұрын

    Excellent job well done looking at the engine in bits gave me a headache 😂

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    You and me Both 😂

  • @Awscommercials-kw4li
    @Awscommercials-kw4li2 ай бұрын

    😳 done many a clutch and wish they were all as light as the bippers 🤣,work on mainly hgv and plant good vid hope you make more, i would give it a bash if known how to.

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Haha yes defo one of the lightest ones out there. Just get your phone and start recording it mate. You’ll enjoy it

  • @kc-sh7bx
    @kc-sh7bx2 ай бұрын

    Nice job just wondering if you did another compression check once the new head was installed.

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Hello, no wasn’t any need to as the engine was running smoothly

  • @carlbrannigan7889
    @carlbrannigan78892 ай бұрын

    Hello mate great video. I have to do this to my nemo, no3 glowplug came up on my lexia. When you warmed up the engine, did you reconnect the wiring to the glowplugs while the engine was running . Thanks

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Hello, yes mate you are better off reconnecting them. Easy enough with a pair of long nose pliers

  • @donbenham3687
    @donbenham36872 ай бұрын

    First class video. 👍👍 So clear and well explained. Good to know it can be done without removing the turbo or exhaust. I have the same dash warning on my Nemo with the same engine and I’m wondering whether to do it myself. I can now do the check on the relay to rule that out first. What kind of price would I expect from a garage for all 4 plugs?

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Thanks @donbenham3687. You’ll probably be looking around £100 for a garage to do it. Let me know how you get on

  • @Cellgm2000
    @Cellgm2000Ай бұрын

    @@themobilemechanic1992 where you located ? ( my 1st one - on the left looking at engine, is 90% the way out , but wont come out the reaming 10%! very annoying , been lubing it up like crazy for last week hoping! )

  • @craigrice1960
    @craigrice19602 ай бұрын

    Make sure clean the shaft 😂

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    🫣😂

  • @Altair885
    @Altair8852 ай бұрын

    Quick tip - Try to tighten the glow plug slightly first. This usually breaks the bond that forms between the steel threads of the glow plug and the aluminum threads in the head. Tightening first works better as the twist exerted on the plug deforms it slightly and actually makes it contract ever so slightly, whereas undoing it may not. You are also less likely to get a situation where parts of the thread inside the head being to break off as they become welded to the plug. Another tip is to take your time! It doesn't mater if it takes you half an hour of gently working the plug back and forth to get it out, it's still faster and cheaper than removing the head! Just remember not to put too much pull on it at any point.

  • @373julien
    @373julien2 ай бұрын

    Bonjour, comment avez vous fait pour dévisser le pré catalyseur a l'arrière du moteur car il n'y a pas beaucoup de place ? Merci

  • @ciaranjones3786
    @ciaranjones37862 ай бұрын

    The little test at the end against the battery was great, good to see how you can ensure that was the broken part 👍🏽

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate 😂

  • @DerekObrien-tk7we
    @DerekObrien-tk7we2 ай бұрын

    So how long are you a mechanic quite a.drame.to cope with on the side of the road ?

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    To long now Derek 😂

  • @bathhouse4309
    @bathhouse43092 ай бұрын

    Hi, do you still take on work. Think your in the Chepstow area. Many thanks.

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Yes mate still take on work, what do you have?

  • @bathhouse4309
    @bathhouse43092 ай бұрын

    06 Renault master 1.9dci. Think it's the same as vivaro, need a clutch I think. Do you have a number I can have. Many thanks Dan

  • @powerdbyastra
    @powerdbyastra2 ай бұрын

    this is what happened to mine glow plug cylinder two had snapped and caused bad damage resulting in engine out new piston and rings full rebuild now

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19922 ай бұрын

    Oh really? Snapped trying to get it out or?

  • @powerdbyastra
    @powerdbyastra2 ай бұрын

    No mate they all came out pretty easy it must of snapped before I bought the van because the state of the piston was shocking

  • @keithholmes1630
    @keithholmes16302 ай бұрын

    Hi, love the video well explained, we have the same problem on our crafter 🤞its able to be rescued ? I don't suppose you work anywhere near the Worcestershire area ?

  • @themobilemechanic1992
    @themobilemechanic19929 күн бұрын

    Of course it’s rescue-able. Unfortunately I don’t. But good luck to you