1965 Vauxhall HA Viva Engine Rebuild and Assembly

Welcome back to the Salvage Rebuilds UK channel. In this video we complete the Viva HA engine rebuild and final assembly.
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, Reconditioning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig Dozer frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart Auction bargains, Non Runner and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
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[@kevinisaac9139]

Lovely job I think the black sump would best 👍

[@starman9921]

Put the black one on ,will look a lot better. You reminded me of my day doing the same many years ago when they were new sometimes I think that gets forgotten you remind us of the past when you do old cars thank.

[@user-gn4lg1bn2d]

So impressed with this engine rebuild! As a non mechanic I find Chris’s skills so impressive.

[@kevreid387]

That is a beautiful thing. Chris is a mechanical artist.

[@triodehexode]

Brings a lump to my throat as I remember my dad doing this when I was a kid Trorque sequence and valve clearances.He would let me grind valves with that wee sucker thing and paste. Thanks for this that is a lovely job. Beautiful.

[@mkdavo]

Wow, this takes me back, I rebuilt a 1256cc engine out of a viva hc, 32 years ago now when I was 18, I wish I had kept up my tinkering, Chris is a star, well done, I so enjoyed watching this video, in my opinion, black sump. 👍👍

[@garethsullivan]

He's a magician. 100% go with the black sump.

[@rossmclaren71]

Black sump for me boys ! Looks amazing

[@oblioi]

Black sump matters,Chris is always right

[@MrNomadnero]

You can tell you are perfectionists by how clean that workshop is! Another vote for a black sump.

[@WHELDON74]

Black sump, keeps it looking original.

[@esoxecosse66]

Great videos guys, black sump for me.

[@nzilantemo]

A petrol head work of art. Well done Chris. Black sump for me Rob.

[@bellend69]

Definitely go for the black sump

[@roosterneck2158]

love it ! its ready for another 55 years of use . great job chris. black sump..keep it original as possible.

[@tomlamb1693]

Lovely job, with respect, it needs to be the black sump for me to keep it original. Another great video thanks.

[@trevormegson7583]

I would trust Chris with the 'Flying Scotsman.'

[@moonraker5534]

I suppose it is is commendable that this Viva HA is being brought back to life again but I have to say for those of us who drove these cars as our daily drivers back in the 1960's they were probably pleased to trade them in. I drove my 1964 HA Viva from '67 to '70. Like all these 60's cars they suffered from severe rust problems in a short period of time and also with the HA Viva the gearbox prop. shaft bearings were prone to wear and whine in a short space of mileage time. I wouldn't want another one that I do know. I did have a Viva HB in the early 1970's and these cars were far superior in comfort and driving but yet again the dreaded tin worm took it's toll on the bodywork. Anyway Rob it's a black oil sump, not silver. I can personally vouch for that colour having spent a few hours underneath a Viva HA engine.

[@danjohnson8543]

Awesome work Chris , I love proper restoration and you are doing it properly 👍👍👍 black sump all day long, it’s how it should be👌

[@reebokman100]

Black for the sump, well done Chris

[@ADF-js9vi]

1 Vote for the black sump.

[@colinbogan7197]

yet again Chris has smashed it out of the park :-)......but put the black sump back on you know it make sense top work as all ways keep it up

[@paulhodgson4034]

Another word of art by Chris the engine it looks fantastic 👍

[@anthonyobersteller1556]

Love the black sump great work by Chris and you more please.

[@johndavey72]

🎼Black is Black , l want my H.A. back !🎶 😂😂 Great stuff ! Just hope you can keep working during this next lock down ? Pretty intensive filler work on the sill , that takes a lot of skill and patience but much less hassle that fitting a new panel . Thanks Rob and brilliant work Chris.

[@sruk]

Filler work ?

[@johndavey72]

@@sruk Yes. On the Peugeot . Saw it on the jig at about 6mins. Does that make sense ? Sorry Rob , probably threw you a curve ball .

[@deansullivan3732]

Black for sure on the sump

[@railman6868]

Speechless Rob, what a fantastic quality job Chris has done. A man of many talents and you working together have become the Dynamic Duo of the Salvage business. !!

[@thomasodwyer2539]

Put on the black sump please keep it original and hats off the ye lads best channel by a country mile

[@spencerhawkins8092]

Lovely it's looking great. I'd definitely go with the black sump though. Tidy job.

[@deanofranklin2104]

Another master piece chris .I'd go black sump .. 👌🏻

[@gordonbritton3215]

They really were great little engines would run for ever!

[@colinwhite5355]

You either get it, or you dont. Beautiful.

[@johnrobertson1407]

I would stick to the black sump. Great video and engine build.

[@nicolabennington203]

Transformed. Sump got to be black original. 😎

[@harrysmyth1618]

Black sump lads.Great job by the way👍🏼

[@garyhockaday8022]

Black sump men , great video .

[@bedclintred]

A work of art!! Black sump for me. Nice one Chris. 👍😁🚗

[@barneykennett9282]

Absolutely superb Chris, black sump...👍.

[@chriswilkes5938]

Black not silver. It really is a work of art. Congratulations you two. And Happy New Year.

[@leedobson9694]

Looks fantastic- really nice job, definitely black sump though keep it original 👍

[@RasherUK]

It's great to see an old school engine like this. If Chris wants to stay as close to factory as possible, go with the sump colour it was originally supplied with I'd say.

[@robertgibson7716]

a so simple when i loved working on cars the rule of 9 came flooding back great memories first class video guys always kept old feelers for worn Ford tappets and set them running was as quiet as a sewing machine after that

[@Corinthian44]

This would have been one of Chris's easier engine rebuilds .So basic and simple, a lovely old engine. A Formula 1 Lego model will have ten times as many parts .

[@colin4699]

Stunning rebuild Chris and sorry Rob it needs the black sump to keep it original. Great video guys keep them coming

[@nevillemorley5926]

Beautiful. Black original sump.

[@passion8059]

Looks awesome! Well Done Chris. I'd go for black sump pan.

[@JR-SCOOT]

Super video guys, got to be a black sump.

[@simoncarney9944]

Brilliant job Chris. Black sump for me.

[@stukez1]

Shows when someone is passionate about what they do, and chris makes it look easy.. good job lads, great to see !!

[@davharding5738]

A beautiful job on the motor Chris, keep the sump black as per the original. Well done.

[@guswilder6385]

Superb quality work as usual lads. Lovely job. Keep the sump black.

[@rogerford30]

I prefer the black sump great video 👍👍

[@timdurrant7314]

Black sump for originality as silver will show the dirt when driving 🤔

[@alanjones6095]

Masterpiece, black sump.

[@ivangreat133]

Lovely job. Got to be the black sump for me.

[@kevincross9206]

Definitely black sump guys 👍🏻

[@AndrewSmith-ct9bg]

Black sump for me👍🏽

[@TheWGLOVER]

Brings back memories. Black sump for me.

[@tonymiller3182]

There's very little as satisfying as carefully assembling a nice clean engine in a neat, warm workshop!

[@petebird7171]

Put the black one on guys it keeps the originality better, superb job 👍👍👍👍👍

[@clivedavies3510]

Great job looking amazing. I would go with the black dump.

[@geoffkemp4507]

Great job Chris! I'm with you on the sump...BLACK.

[@sandocheese45]

Well done Chris. Black sump for me, nice one lads 👍👍

[@rich284rp]

Go with the black sump guys, engine looks fantastic

[@studarby]

Chris you're a craftsman, has to be the black sump

[@davesouth5926]

👌👌definitely go with the black sump ⬛

[@LOTEN1977]

Stick that in an art gallery. I prefer the black meself. Cheers for the video chaps

[@gerardharland6328]

As always great video,lovely to see a clean and organised workshop🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@michelmoonen3433]

Black! Engine looks mint, well done 👍🏻

[@johnmcgregor9240]

Fantastic job Chris, takes me back to my apprenticeship working on those engines, black sump looks much better 😎

[@toafy1014]

Love how clean and tidy the workshop is aswell as the top quality work 👌🏻

[@sammytheseal2307]

A very intricately done masterpiece 👍 It's a testimony to Chris' skills and I'm sure it'll look great when done 👌 I would say black sump 👍

[@charleskearney8475]

Great job. Gotta be the black pan for me. 👍👍

[@leeaylett3621]

you must go with the black one chris is right

[@wanderingwiganer]

Great little restoration. I'd keep it original with the black sump

[@michaelkeen5010]

Fabulous job, think I would go with the black sump.

[@davidcowley1823]

Definitely Black sump, great job Chris.

[@andyhunter1433]

Superb! Definitely the black sump. It's original and once the engine's in the car you won't really be able to see it anyway! Also, well done for keeping the dynamo. Alternators are the work of the devil 8-)

[@peterstevenson3503]

Chris's principle of keep it original...so black sump it is. Chris don't let the 'camera guy' influence you😁😁😄

[@darrencowley8265]

Hi guys, go for the black one I think it looks better and yet again, what a great video take care 😊

[@justanoldman9762]

Great video great engine to show .idid my learning on the HA engine .So easy to work on "This does this and that does that Not like modern engines You need a swiss watch and a degree in IT" TO TAKE THE BATTERY OFF

[@laurencem7970]

I’m one for keeping originality, so I’d keep the sump black. Black is also a better colour for heat transfer. (Works both ways good at absorbing heat too) great video, a nice piece of Motoring History being preserved

[@paultabor2446]

A MAZING WORK AS USUAL WHAT A CRAFTSMAN

[@davidgibson4840]

Amazing work, black sump for me.

[@jamescox389]

Fantastic, So relaxing watching Chris rebuild the engine, I personally prefer back sump. Wish you guys could upload every day. I hate waiting. 😁 Thanks for videos 👌💥💥💥

[@zxyqwerty123]

So pleased to see Chris isn’t a double dipper, double clicker or bouncer with the torque wrench. Ace job as usual 👍

[@dbrien7101]

Work of art Chris and Rob I would put the black sump also

[@gibbo5089]

What a work of art, fantastic job Chris well done you have done the Viva name proud. I do like the silver sump but keeping it original on this occasion I think would be better. 5*

[@brendansmith7872]

Great work Chris you totally right to keep it original I'd prefer the black sump though 😀

[@keithdouglas4581]

Tut, tut, no oil round the rings before sliding pistons in,that means for first few times you turn it over to start it the rings are scrapping up and down a dry cylinder wall.Also the tappets (unless your fitting new ones)need to have the groove that the valve stem hammers into the tappet over time ground smooth otherwise you've got no chance of adjusting the valves properly.We used to check the valves with engine running in the 60s

[@moonraker5534]

I thought that as well and put my hands over my eyes......lol

[@doughy67]

Great video. Engine is mint, black is original so black sump

[@markplenty2631]

That engine looks better than it would of done out of the factory!! Amazing sight! Well done Chris!

[@paulriggers1558]

factory ones had runs in paint [sometimes] looked like oil leaks when new

[@gpfan4300]

Keep it original - Black sump. Fantastic job, looks great.

[@markhilder48]

Takes me back to watching my dad rebuild A series BMC engines. They ran like sewing machines after he’d finished with them.

[@stephenmiddleton4770]

I do love a newly built and painted engine, well done ,I would go with the black sump

[@corsaboy33]

Great job, looking good, as for the sump I agree it does break it up but originality is required here so put the black one on, superb transformation done though by Chris 👍🏻

[@duncanmurrant7364]

Lovely job well done, I`d go Black sump with a nice cork gasket will look right...

[@robertselkirk674]

Morning Lads; Rob, Chris is not just a very, very good mechanic; he's a craftsman. Not too many of these around nowadays, maybe you should consider taking on an apprentice or two to teach some of the younger generation how to become really professional mechanic's, as you both are. But meanwhile, Stay Safe everyone, PLEASE.

[@alanhunter2051]

the black sump. Keep it as original as possible after all he is putting a dynamo back on. Brilliant video.

[@christianheeley6188]

Once again chris has done an awesome job on the engine and definitely like the sliver sump looks great