1965 Vauxhall HA Viva Engine Rebuild and Assembly

[@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.

[@subrogation747]

Excellent work. That engine will be better than the day it left the factory. It will run forever. Well done!

[@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.

[@BrianTaylor-d1m]

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

[@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.

[@MrNomadnero]

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

[@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.

[@oblioi]

Black sump matters,Chris is always right

[@roosterneck2158]

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

[@kevinisaac9139]

Lovely job I think the black sump would best 👍

[@WHELDON74]

Black sump, keeps it looking original.

[@nzilantemo]

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

[@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.

[@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👌

[@rossmclaren71]

Black sump for me boys ! Looks amazing

[@tomlamb1693]

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

[@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. !!

[@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

[@tonymiller3182]

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

[@TheWGLOVER]

Brings back memories. Black sump for me.

[@kevreid387]

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

[@trevormegson7583]

I would trust Chris with the 'Flying Scotsman.'

[@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 👍

[@barneykennett9282]

Absolutely superb Chris, black sump...👍.

[@woodrimcars2324]

Absolutely Beautiful. Back in the 70's we used to rebuild engines all the time. Sadly for many customers no longer cost effective. Love your workmanship guys.

[@stukez1]

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

[@anthonyobersteller1556]

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

[@bedclintred]

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

[@petebird7171]

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

[@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

[@thomasodwyer2539]

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

[@davharding5738]

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

[@stuartlee8041]

Never thought I'd be drooling over an old Viva....but I love it

[@esoxecosse66]

Great videos guys, black sump for me.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

You might come across as wheelers and dealers but you've shown your true colours here, boys! You know your stuff as much as any mechanical wizards!!! YOU BOYS IZ DA REAL DEAL!! Thank you!!!

[@spencerhawkins8092]

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

[@davidcowley1823]

Definitely Black sump, great job Chris.

[@davep4589]

Said it on many occasions Chris is a genius his attention to detail is paramount, so on that I would say black sump let's keep it original , top glass work Chris 👋👋👋👋

[@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 👌💥💥💥

[@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*

[@zxyqwerty123]

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

[@alanhunter2051]

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

[@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

[@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 .

[@rubbersteve123]

I remember rebuilding my morris minor engine many times. But it never looked that builtiful as yours Chris. Lovely to watch. Also fitting the ring gear, the fly wheel in the freezer and ring in the oven, getting vebles from mum! Dad and I were always in the dog house with our car bits everywhere, great memories mate!

[@rubbersteve123]

1 vote black sump all day long.

[@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-)

[@johnmcgregor9240]

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

[@bellend69]

Definitely go for the black sump

[@deanofranklin2104]

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

[@paulhodgson4034]

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

[@nevillemorley5926]

Beautiful. Black original sump.

[@dongraham1559]

I never thought in 2021 I would be watching a rebuild of a Vauxhall Viva low compression engine, when other channels are rebuilding things like a McLaren 720! But, you know what? I enjoy this build even more, because in years gone by I was messing around with things like Vauxhall Viva's, and as I was working at GPO telephones, driving Bedford HA vans. Excellent work from Chris as always, and as he is keeping it original with the dynamo, the sump should be original too. Sorry Rob, IMHO Chris was right. Looking forward to the next episode, it is going to be a showpiece when finished!! Well done guys!!

[@geoffkemp4507]

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

[@roofdownfun]

Cut my teeth doing what Chris is doing there, fresh out of school in 1986 and working at an engine re-conditioner in Hull, loved the job and still enjoy it today, well done Chris looking forward to the first turn of the key. Oh black sump I think. 👍

[@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

[@alanpriest8996]

A pleasure to watch once again. Black sump for me, Like to see more videos of classic.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for the video, it takes me back 50 years, thats how long this engine has been in my family ( NZ ), the engine was bored out twice after the 1057cc unit, once to 1159cc & again to 1256cc over the years 1963-1984. I said this before to many folk both my parents were involved in the Vauxhall product ( & Bedford ), Dad being the buyer in the family from the 60's to 80's and mother working for a Vauxhall dealer from 74-81 in NZ. I suppose thats where I caught the bug, those Haynes manuals were so valuable, the standard assembly practice in NZ was a four finned fan for tropical climate, a few English assembled ones did make it to NZ. Currently I do have a 1977 Vauxhall Magnum 1256 which I have owned for 37 years ( not driven since 97 ) & a 1970 HB Viva Deluxe 90 saved 7 years ago. I must put them on KZbin one day, as I feel I am running out of time to do them justice & restore them. Sorry for going on so long about my family history & links to the Vauxhall connection. Keep the videos coming. PS - I have four other everyday vehicles! 😎👌👍

[@nigeltoon1848]

Nice attention to detail. AC fan belt and AC Delco plugs by the look of it. Oh, and the black sump gets my vote.

[@michelmoonen3433]

Black! Engine looks mint, well done 👍🏻

[@raymondhayes7673]

Even the firewood is stacked impeccably beside the fire!, silver sump has my vote.😍

[@johnrobertson1407]

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

[@stephenmiddleton4770]

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

[@clivedavies3510]

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

[@phillipclaridge3112]

It looks really amazing. Takes me back to the days when I used to rebuild the engines in my Morris Minor and Austin Cambridge. Those were the times when engines were very straightforward and easy to work on. Modern cars are all very well but they do have their drawbacks. Well done Chris. By the way put the black sump on!

[@alanjones6095]

Masterpiece, black sump.

[@davidcloke5057]

Not only is chris a superb mechanic and body work guy he's an artist whose attention to detail is second to none.

[@gpfan4300]

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

[@wanderingwiganer]

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

[@davesouth5926]

👌👌definitely go with the black sump ⬛

[@colin4699]

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

[@charleskearney8475]

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

[@robertreanney9012]

Great video yet again, took me back helping my Dad to put a new short motor in his HA Van, think I was 15, Iam now 68, all my working life as a Maint Engineer, ended up in Vauxhall Motors E Port plant Body Shop looking after Robots.

[@passion8059]

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

[@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 .

[@brendansmith7872]

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

[@jstirling8069]

Brilliant, nice to see old school mechanic's.

[@timdurrant7314]

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

[@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 👍🏻

[@markhilder48]

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

[@Smokeysbandit]

As you say Rob spot on. I would personally go for the black sump. Chris you are a perfectionist my friend

[@darrenallen898]

That loooks superb well done chris fantastic job guys love classic cars and i like the black sump cover fantastic guys 👍👍👍🚗🚗🚗

[@guswilder6385]

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

[@ADF-js9vi]

1 Vote for the black sump.

[@chriswilkes5938]

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

[@andrrwprice7281]

Looking better than Vauxall were ever likely to achieve!! Well done Chris.

[@johngoodall7097]

It looks like my old Triumph Herald engine which was a simple engine too 1961 and it won’t be covered in sensors and easy to work on. Chris has done a superb job and it will be great to see it in the Viva and running, see you on the next video lads👍👍👍😀

[@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.

[@chriseverett1142]

Well done Chris your dad would be very proud of you.

[@deansullivan3732]

Black for sure on the sump

[@rich284rp]

Go with the black sump guys, engine looks fantastic

[@nicolabennington203]

Transformed. Sump got to be black original. 😎

[@tonyfullalove2480]

Cris you are a legend . I would love to have that engine in my sitting room and just admire it a work of art .You guys are the best

[@jetbudgieii]

Stick with the black, it was good enough for Rolls-Royce Merlin engines in Spitfires 👌🏻👍🏻

[@chaddamp2894]

thanks for bringing back nice memories of my pre teen age years

[@AndrewSmith-ct9bg]

Black sump for me👍🏽

[@qdawg4033]

Takes me back to when I was an apprentice over 40 years ago now, good job and looking forward to seeing the whole car completed 👍

[@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

[@roosterneck2158]

not just a work of art..a work of heart..excellent job

[@studarby]

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