Car Stories with Jim Builds part 2
27:00
TVR Vixen body removal
1:23
2 жыл бұрын
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@channex8179
@channex8179 3 күн бұрын
That noise reminded me of my 93' Sport Quattro S2 I had in 2006/7, Stupidly I swapped it for a MK1 MR2. Especially knowing what their worth now.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 күн бұрын
Having worked on both I would pick the Audi for mechanicals and the aw11 for driving fun…
@channex8179
@channex8179 2 күн бұрын
@@Resto.Nation The Audi was just such a nice car, and quick! the thing spat flames out of the back 😂. The MR2 was fun but it was nowhere near as quick.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 күн бұрын
@@channex8179 the Audi was also very comfy! I can see why this one was used to go to France so many times!
@user-xh4rn7cf6z
@user-xh4rn7cf6z 4 күн бұрын
Great work. All looking good. I'm very curious as to which parts you used for the clutch conversion to hydraulic. Which slave and master cylinders were used, and if it was an easy job and what problems you had, if any. I'm thinking of converting mine from cable. Keep up the good work.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 күн бұрын
The master and slave were off the shelf moss items. A custom bracket was made from the bell housing with adjustability to change biting point. Will see what it’s like to drive when the car is on the road hopefully shortly… I’ve got a few pics if you want to drop me an email.
@user-xh4rn7cf6z
@user-xh4rn7cf6z 2 күн бұрын
@Resto.Nation defo interested in seeing pics. Part numbers as well if possible 😬. I've been looking for your email address, cant find it. May be a bit of old git syndrome, lol. I try to keep up but fail miserably on the odd occasion.
@woodrims
@woodrims 13 күн бұрын
What muffler are you using?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 13 күн бұрын
One off the shelf from AH spares from memory.
@TheMingilator
@TheMingilator 17 күн бұрын
is it a philips or is it a JIS?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 17 күн бұрын
I would say JIS. I need to invest in a set of them…
@TheMingilator
@TheMingilator 18 күн бұрын
the inner inner sill is made from some seriosuly thick steel its the outer sill and jacking point reinforcements that are a bit....thin
@JamesBradbury-el3uh
@JamesBradbury-el3uh Ай бұрын
Save yourself 80 quid and just put your hand over the tailpipe with the engine running..and check for leaking....😂
@richlee5578
@richlee5578 Ай бұрын
You don’t know what you’re doing,remove my comment like you did the last one,well one less subscriber
@davespoon5082
@davespoon5082 Ай бұрын
"Toyota Power!" love it.
@jimbuilds
@jimbuilds Ай бұрын
That's a great save! The fact it could crack the sump too just adds to the fun 😁 Im glad it's worked and keeps the mini on the road.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation Ай бұрын
Cheers Jim! Part of me wanted a split gearbox casing too for better viewing but an mot and a summer on the road is better for me 😂.
@jimbuilds
@jimbuilds Ай бұрын
@Resto.Nation it would have made good footage but you'd have to shout POWER!!!! as you split it😆
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation Ай бұрын
@@jimbuilds next time 😂
@StheTyro
@StheTyro Ай бұрын
Does the problem can course the car to overheat?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation Ай бұрын
No, won’t cause overheating
@williammartin6528
@williammartin6528 Ай бұрын
Bmw did a sump repair plug for their f650gs motorbike engine (Rotax) .Same engine in Aprilia Pegaso. Wondered why i stripped sump plug then realised translated torque setting in manual said 60 when it should have been 30.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation Ай бұрын
Haha fair! This didn’t even get near tight before it stripped. Apparently it’s more common than I thought…
@paulriggers1558
@paulriggers1558 Ай бұрын
18yrs at rover main dealer, hurt my hand so many times "explaining" to the apprentices why they should of used my shortened 15/16 spanner to tighten the plug... then hurt my wrist helicoiling at least one a week [the big drill used to stick + spin your arms around] best thing ever invented, 100% success with that helicoil kit...
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation Ай бұрын
Haha apprentices will never listen… This will be be fixed properly with a helicoil when the engine and box come out next 👍🏻
@joemireles6075
@joemireles6075 Ай бұрын
a Ford 302
@tomhollandroberts1737
@tomhollandroberts1737 Ай бұрын
Great video. I noticed that you had a "Colortune" kit. Why didn't you use it to set the correct jet levels?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation Ай бұрын
I’ve not found the colortune to be as good. Each to their own
@urqua495
@urqua495 Ай бұрын
Hi ! I have one right glass lens headlight for the RHD . Cibie. Very good condition.
@FIREFORCE-cc8hk
@FIREFORCE-cc8hk 2 ай бұрын
Time is never free. It's the valuable resource you will have and it passes by unstoppable. Your time is a limited gift and its running out.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
It’s also the one thing you can’t buy…
@starlouise397
@starlouise397 2 ай бұрын
Question.. is it defo service light n not transmission fault or electrics...
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Defo service
@adriantyler6911
@adriantyler6911 2 ай бұрын
289 or 4.6 Rover
@ek8710
@ek8710 2 ай бұрын
What spray sealant did you use? Looks like the OEM stuff, I've been using gravitex but it doesn't have that sort of finish. Also lol that spider section :D
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Good question, it was a long time ago! From memory it would have been done using a shultz type gun and an under body sealer of some sort.
@ek8710
@ek8710 2 ай бұрын
Looks ace! Where did you get the coloured silicone vacuum lines with that little blanking thing on the throttle body?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, all the vacuum hose is standard 3 or 4mm hose cut to length. You can get silicone caps the same size.
@phildavey256
@phildavey256 2 ай бұрын
Great, excellent bit of information. I'm sure now we can get the 1275 mini singing a lot sweeter.
@jem4054
@jem4054 2 ай бұрын
Just had my twin HS6 refurbed by someone and I'm putting them back on now. This is so helpful and beautifully explained. Here's hoping I can replicate that! lol
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Good luck 😎
@jem4054
@jem4054 2 ай бұрын
@@Resto.Nation Thanks. One question. I'm connecting mine all up tonight with luck. The choke thing. Do you connect the cable so that the choke lever on the carb is fully open when the choke knob is pulled out fully? or is that a 'how long is a piece of choke cable' question lol
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
You’ve got it. From memory, it opens in 2 stages, the full pull of the choke lever would fully lower the jet(s)
@kamranhussain7236
@kamranhussain7236 2 ай бұрын
You deserve more views/subscribers 👊🏽
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Appreciated, thanks 👍🏻
@brianmac8260
@brianmac8260 2 ай бұрын
Faffing with my P6 TC at the moment, my adjustments screws are ****ed, where did you get those lovely knurled ones with the springs?? I ordered a kit from SU but they sent me the wrong ones.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Contact Burlen direct. They can match the tag on your carbs to the exact model you have and send you what you need.
@brianmac8260
@brianmac8260 2 ай бұрын
@@Resto.Nation Cheers, I'll try that.
@brianmac8260
@brianmac8260 2 ай бұрын
@@Resto.Nation They sent the wrong ones again. Got the vanilla screws with nuts. 😠
@jimmurphy4703
@jimmurphy4703 2 ай бұрын
Ohh the adjustable wrench 🤦‍♂️
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Incredible isn’t it! Literally fits everything 😍
@zapa420
@zapa420 3 ай бұрын
When I crank it should it stay at 12 volts consistently or just real quick and then go back down cause that’s what mines doing
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 2 ай бұрын
Where are you measuring that voltage from?
@vitoscaletta1457
@vitoscaletta1457 3 ай бұрын
I just saw one im in Zimbabwe, i hesitating to buy the project cause i might not find the parts .
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
Use AUTODOC in Germany. They shipped to the uk no problem and parts were really cheap!
@nicolemena78
@nicolemena78 3 ай бұрын
can you helpme?? i have a jagura mk2 1967 .34 with 2 carbs su hd6 ..there are leak bottom of the plenum thru the zirks (front)...the levers and nedless are good.....
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
By zirks do you mean jets? If so maybe the needle and or jet is worn out and not sealing.
@strawz007
@strawz007 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated
@SMck-kl2qx
@SMck-kl2qx 3 ай бұрын
Hi, enjoyed watching the videos. Working on a '86 Coupe Quattro - what paint are you using on the suspension bits?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! From memory the silver would have been high temp sprayable engine enamel or high temp silver engine enamel in a tin applied with a brush. Depends what I’ve got available at the time.
@KSHOT-tj3mo
@KSHOT-tj3mo 3 ай бұрын
Hi would you know what could have happened so yesterday we changed the pump car started run for a minute and now it seems again that the rail gets no fuel and there is no pressure only when I put the diagnostic cable the fb b+ only then there is a little bit of fuel pushed and the car starts for a millisecond 😢
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
If the pump runs on the diagnostic then it sounds good. Maybe it hit open relay. Have you seen my other video on fault finding the fuel pump and wiring? It’s an earlier video in this playlist
@zapa420
@zapa420 3 ай бұрын
I hope I didn’t break my pump cause when I connected the wires to the pump and battery smoke and a spark came out from the negative side
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
The new one?!
@ek8710
@ek8710 3 ай бұрын
What current/wire gauge did you use? Have my mig on the lowest with 0.8 and it's still blasting through that thin floor :(
@ScvttH
@ScvttH 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this explanation- not same car i'm looking at one for but definitely answered questions that I had
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@Goran310
@Goran310 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@urqua495
@urqua495 3 ай бұрын
Five cylinder engine ❤
@paulhaslam3064
@paulhaslam3064 3 ай бұрын
Can the throttle bodies stop the car from turning over?? Please any help
@paulhaslam3064
@paulhaslam3064 3 ай бұрын
I know I sound daft but I'm confused with corsa d 1.4, I turn the key on and just get a click and spanner light flashing on dash
@user-ps2ep2oq5u
@user-ps2ep2oq5u 3 ай бұрын
Thanks that was helpful! I have a weird problem with Corsa lights...headlights are on in off position and off in the on position...bulbs are fine. Is there a reset hack for lights? Thanks a mill
@20vtechnik
@20vtechnik 4 ай бұрын
Very nice job. Looks great!
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-cu7le4hw5s
@user-cu7le4hw5s 4 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and watched all the coupe vids, while i was allegedly working on my '85, 2L JS engined 5 pot. I've had mine for 8 years and only ever seen one other on the road. Have you still got it?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 4 ай бұрын
Hiya! Glad you enjoyed them. I sold mine to a friend shortly after it was finished. He’s sorted a few running issues and continues to enjoy it on the road today!
@iwannabentley
@iwannabentley 4 ай бұрын
Just building one now. The ass end on mind is rotten like that aswell. Blocked drain plugs and been stood for years
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 4 ай бұрын
Epic! Where are you in the world?
@ImTheWeapMaster
@ImTheWeapMaster 4 ай бұрын
Great video, another question; your metal fuel pressure and return line look relatively new. Where did you get them or are they custom made?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I restored the engine bay to get it to look better. I did a full video on it and it’s in a mk1 mr2 playlist on here. Let me know if you struggle to find it.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I restored the engine bay to get it to look better. I did a full video on it and it’s in a mk1 mr2 playlist on here. Let me know if you struggle to find it.
@ajdhill
@ajdhill 4 ай бұрын
I have a 1984 GTE, which I've had from new. At the last MOT I was told to have the headlight reflectors rechromed at the earliest opportunity. I tried one spray can of another brand, which wasn't very good so I removed it with thinners. Strangely some of the original good reflective surface also came off. This got me thinking that they were painted, rather than chrome plated originally.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 4 ай бұрын
I think they were silvered from factory not chromed. The go chrome by stardust colours that I used was perfect! And the heat resistant paint for the bulb reflectors held up well too. Well recommended, but not cheap paint.
@tegridyplaysgames
@tegridyplaysgames 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Getting a corsa c for £150 and its got this exact problem , glad its a nice and easy fix ! Keep up the good work !
@sadagant5226
@sadagant5226 5 ай бұрын
howdy just bought a mr2, that havnt ran for 20 years...and thought abt changing the coolent and every fulid before trying to start her up?what would u recommed i do?
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 5 ай бұрын
Not a bad shout. That way you can get some oil pressure before you fire it up. The fuel tank and pump have a good chance of being a problem too if it’s been stood that long so worth looking into that too. You don’t want to turn the key and drag rubbish into fuel filters, injectors and rail etc. Any problems just shout on here and check the other videos on the other problems that I had with mine…
@urqua495
@urqua495 5 ай бұрын
Кстати,эта "раздражающая" кабельная стяжка заводская ))
@user-ri9ym1dw1k
@user-ri9ym1dw1k 5 ай бұрын
All looks very smart and well thought out upgrades. One of the biggest problems with real world use of these cars is ventilation. There’s no exit for cabin fumes, and the Kamm tail seems to hold fumes behind the car which get sucked into the cabin through the tiniest gaps around the tail lights. Unless you use a plastic rear screen with vent holes cut, it’s a problem. All this comes from experience using one as a road and sprint car. It would be great if you could find a solution retaining a glass screen. Venting under the car into the diff area ? Maybe I’m fussy, but on a long run it can leave you with a sick headache.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback! What about a roof vent like on the Austin Healey race cars? Or an in cabin fan linked to a 12v supply to circulate and push out unwanted fumes?
@user-ri9ym1dw1k
@user-ri9ym1dw1k 5 ай бұрын
The roof vent could look good but you won’t want to mess about with your freshly painted body. I have toyed with the idea of the in cabin extractor fan exiting under the floor. Not yet decided where to cut the hole. May not need a fan if exiting into a low pressure area. Lots of issues to ponder.
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 5 ай бұрын
@@user-ri9ym1dw1k I will keep you updated on the way it unfolds…
@marciolimacosta1
@marciolimacosta1 5 ай бұрын
Ecoboost or SBF
@jimbuilds
@jimbuilds 5 ай бұрын
Very cool little car! Firstly sack the old push rod motor off (even though it holds oil better than mine!) A few suggestions: 1.6 mx5 with a turbo - its shorter in height than a 1.8 but not much bigger in length/width to the 1600 thats in it but 30 more brake as it is and theyre peanuts to buy. 4age as you have one and very cool - apparenlty based on the cosworth BDA which used the 1600 block thats in it. Throw an rx8 box on it and off you go. Rotary - you can use a megasquirt to run them. Sack the gauges etc off and run modern smiths so nobody would notice till you fire it up S2000 would be cool but thats a tall engine too. Jaguar 3l v6, cheap and understressed as theyre never revved. Rocketeer do kits to use that engine in mx5s V8 cos v8!
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 5 ай бұрын
Hands down, the world’s most in depth KZbin reply… from a fellow KZbinr! I think I would’ve torn between wankel and 4age… but v8 is a hard thing to turn down! But it has already been done in this car… 50 years ago, so far from original 😂. P.s the thought of using smiths gauges appeals a lot #sleeper
@jimbuilds
@jimbuilds 5 ай бұрын
@Resto.Nation 😄 I'm like rain man when it comes to this stuff! You've got some good ideas for it already.
@jonhill1251
@jonhill1251 5 ай бұрын
Go rotary engine
@Resto.Nation
@Resto.Nation 5 ай бұрын
With pleasure!