Classic Mini Restoration | Fuel Lines, Manifold & T-Shirt Winner!

[@321357w]

Tom , huge cheers for the shout out to the lads with PTSD. It's the little things in life that bring some normality back when your far from home and knowing that some one cares makes a huge difference.

[@TomShorrock]

Jeff!, no problem at all it didnt take alot of effort to throw it in and I thought IF it makes Someone smile why not? cheers mate :)

[@lewishall626]

Make sure you take the plugs out and crank the engine until you can confirm you have good oil pressure when you get to the turning the key stage, amazing vid as always looking forward to the next one!

[@TomShorrock]

Lewis Hall thanks for the advice bud! I may do a live stream when it comes to it as I’m going to struggle being a rebuild virgin 😂 glad you enjoy mate and hope to keep you posted 👌🏻

[@Sniper269]

I 2nd the shout out to the military guys for what they do for all of us all over the world. Hats off to you guys and wishing you the best. I too enjoy the restoration of the classic Mini.

[@TomShorrock]

David Snipes thanks David! Glad you enjoy! And glad you support the shout out also 👌🏻👌🏻

[@thebluep0tat0]

You go Boi!!! I just started mine last weekend...but gonna warn ya...the journey just begins when you start it. Tracing down little niggles etc was a pain. Fuel delivery issues are also a pain. Keep us posted.🇬🇧🥃👍

[@TomShorrock]

thebluep0tat0 hahah! Ino is sure it’s going to be a night mare 😂😂😂

[@antonicurrie]

Keep up the good work, always a great pleasure watching your progress.

[@TomShorrock]

Thanks Antoni! don't worry I intend on doing :) thankyou matey!

[@merc313d]

I’m hoping you don’t have the same problem I had with it sitting with no oil in, when I finally got it starred I had no oil pressure, it had to come out and be stripped down and new shell bearings refitted. Got it sorted now. We must all have a meet up when we get these minis finally on the road.

[@TomShorrock]

We certainly shall! graham! yeh i hope that doesnt happen haha! the engine has be touched apart from a respray so hopefully should be good :)

[@timdesign]

Did this have anyone else running to answer the door at 12:11? Or just me?! 😂 Enjoying the channel as I get my 83 998 ready for it's first run in 12 years..👍

[@TomShorrock]

hahah! good point!

[@mcmotorsport1]

Great Video as always Tom.. thanks for using my Mini in “Mini of the week” Sent you an update film of its first run out.. All the best from Holland

[@TomShorrock]

A McWilliams no problem Andy! My pleasure! 👌🏻 all the best and I’ll look forward to it in my emails 👌🏻

[@benlynn9014]

Hi mate the car is looking great! I think you have put 2 oil seals on the selector, they are pushed into the casing. you need to remove the old one and push the new one in.

[@TomShorrock]

Ben Lynn I will double check bud I’m pretty sure I took it off yonks who but I will double check matey! And thankyou 👌🏻👌🏻

[@kingsmanwells258]

The new intro to mini of he week, is much better 👍🏻 love the videos man I hope you keep uploading them. My mini is nearly finished too so I hope to see you at shows in the summer 😁

[@TomShorrock]

Thanks Bud Glad you Enjoyed! Im hoping it will be done for summer but if not i can always trailer it to a show! hope to meet soon! :)

[@standardbytwelve5829]

There are some low lifes, using the reg number FFS. Although its a bit late, remove the reg plates during filming. Keep up the good work, enjoying the build, your hard work is paying off. This cold weather is keeping mine in the garage, and watching these vids means i aint fixing my mini. Out of curiosity what software are you using for video editing

[@TomShorrock]

hahah! yes! unfortunately some goons have cloned my car and ive had speeding fines wondering through the door so been abit of a pain! glad youy enjoy the videos mate as i put alot of effort into them!. and as for the software I use ''Final Cut Pro X''

[@jackknapp1612]

Progress is looking really good tom, cheers

[@TomShorrock]

thanks jack! appreciate it matey :)

[@jackknapp1612]

Total Car Reviews no probz buddy always looking forward to your next video, the editing you do is insane :)

[@gavinivers8941]

A top tip, I've had the roll pin drop out, and no gears in a line of traffic, so pays to lock wire it so it can't drop out. best to be prepaired....lol

[@TomShorrock]

Gavin Ivers yeh I thought about this gavin, but now a few of you have confirmed it I think I will Definitley do it! Cheers mate 👌🏻

[@markrobertson1488]

Tom first off thanks for these videos they are very helpful and informative. I do want to know though, how do you stay interested in the build. Im mini mad and have recently bought a 1995 cooper mpi, it needs panels etc. But im at a point where i want it finished but lack the motivation! As you were 😎

[@TomShorrock]

Mark Robertson hahaha! The videos are my pleasure! And the main reason I stay motivated is you guys! You lot are always asking when the next video is and wanting to see the car finished I feel I can’t let it slip a side 😂👌🏻 main reason I started the channel really 😂👌🏻

[@DiamondYogscast]

The spring on the carb. What you have to do is seat one end of the spring into the Groove on the main carb body/bit that doesn't move. You then get the rest of the assembly partly placed over it and you have to coil the spring (twist it) and then hook that into the section that moves and then screw the entire assembly down under tension . If you look at how the springs in the main throttle spindle are secured it's the same way. It's a bloody nightmare to do though took me about 20 minutes of swearing to get it in! Good luck

[@TomShorrock]

FrozenFishe Hahahah! I’m going to print this comment so when I tackle it, it makes a little more sense! I’m sure I spend my life swearing at this car sometimes 😂😂😂

[@graemebrown3064]

Getting close. Keep at it, the car looks amazing. 👍🏻

[@TomShorrock]

Graeme Brown I’m glad you think! It feels ages away for me 😂😂😂

[@graemebrown3064]

Total Car Reviews I suppose with all the video and editing everything takes a lot longer. I sent you some pics through messenger of the carb spring set up because I couldn’t attach a pic to these comments and I don’t have Instagram

[@TomShorrock]

Graeme Brown no worries Graeme I’ll look out for them thank you! And yes you’re correct the editing and filming takes ages 😂😂😂

[@SamOglesby89]

Anyone know what manifold that is? Also top Work Tom hopefully gunna get my mini back on the road this year

[@TomShorrock]

Sam it’s an eBay special mate👌🏻 the stainless manifold for mini spares is like £300 but there is a guy manufacturing them him self for half the price! Really good quality aswell! Thanks bud! And yeh that’s the aim😂👌🏻

[@MiniPerformance]

Speedo cable - didnt you fit that when the engine went in? or is it not fitted, couldn't tell? Much easier fitting it before you fit the manifolds if the latter, just think, you're filling the space where your arm wants to go.. On older minis there used to be a clip on the bulkhead to hold it in place (usually long gone by now), and where it goes into the car depends on what dash you have, and have you got the right length cable or not. A top tip is to thread some welding wire or similiar through and around that gearchange pin, then it can't go walkies one day when you're out and about.

[@TomShorrock]

Richspec yeh it’s already in Dude, just need to feed it through bulkhead, I bought the same length as the old one aswell. The dash I’m putting in is 3 clock dash which is what came with the car. I thought about putting something round the clip but I’m Definitley gonna do it now a few of you have said. Cheers for the advice mate means a lot! 😂👌🏻

[@donovanf1]

Another great vid and the car is looking good. Cheers Malcolm

[@TomShorrock]

Thanks Malcolm Im really glad you enjoyed! and thank your for your kind words on the car :)

[@kwinser]

speedo cable: depends where your speedo will be in the dash! 2/3clock? or centre binnacle... and will need to be a certain length too.

[@TomShorrock]

kwinser I ordered the same length as the only one, it’s for a 3 clock dash just can’t remember where I took it out 😂😂

[@raulsimoes3049]

Tom the speedo cable goes through a hole on the black plate that you have on your firewall...

[@TomShorrock]

the one where the wiring loom goes through mate?

[@ClassicCarCave]

Tom, I can‘t see the spring 100% but it should hook on the carb body so you may have it on the wrong way round! Cheers Dave.

[@ClassicCarCave]

Tom, Sorry great video and nice to see you getting near starting that engine, Make sure you keep the HT lead out till the oil pressure gauge shows pressure or at least the least the orange oil light goes out! Cheers Dave.

[@TomShorrock]

davejaguar66 cheers for advice dave, I’m sure I’ll be on the phone to you before I turn the key haha 😉👌🏻😂

[@MiniMattTV]

Great video again buddy! Love the cheeky ‘it’s my birthday’ line! Haha you’re getting so close to done I’m excited for you! Love the new mini of the week intro, great work 👍

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Matt TV the me bud! It looks close but it feels so far away! 😂😂 I’m glad you like the new intro as I wasn’t to sure myself😂 you certainly do have to try the birthday line 😉😂

[@Hugotrf415]

Hello to install mirrors you did new holes?

[@TomShorrock]

Yes

[@BMCWorkshop]

Tom, one word. Superb mate! Be seeing you... lol :)

[@TomShorrock]

Sean C cheers Sean! Simply lovelehhh! 👌🏻

[@BMCWorkshop]

Total Car Reviews 😃

[@stephenstokes8318]

What is nut the on the side of one the manifold pipes for ? And what sort of exhaust are you going to fit?

[@ginge625]

Stephen Stokes think it's for a lamba sensor that injection models have.

[@stephenstokes8318]

Oh yes I don't know I why didn't think of that earlier Thanks for that

[@TomShorrock]

Stephen Stokes yeh it’s for a sensor mate, the guy that makes he manifold on eBay just makes then universal to fit all minis, I’m going to fit a straight through stainless pipe out the a 3 inch tail side exit 👌🏻👌🏻

[@stephenstokes8318]

I feel bit stupid now if I had bothered to work it out before asking . I hope you sort that CV boot before get the engine going and it will be nice hear that engine fire up

[@TomShorrock]

hahaha! ino ino! the CV Boot! you wont let me live that down will you ;) haha! thanks for reminding me bud! dont worry I will sort it out :)

[@rab..]

Hiya mate , can i ask , who makes that exhaust manifold ? I'm looking for a nice t304 stainless LCB with a lambda test point so that I can run a wideband AFR gauge and your's looks just the ticket ! Cheers in advance 👌👍

[@TomShorrock]

It was off eBay, I think maniflow

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

fantastic as usual, keep up the good work bud.

[@TomShorrock]

The Gentleman's Motor Racing Team why thankyou sir! I simply wish the same to you 😉👌🏻

[@scottderuyter3812]

Sweet it’s me!! Scott deruyter

[@TomShorrock]

Scott Deruyter well done Scott, can you drop me a message on instagram or email with your postage details? 👌🏻

[@standardbytwelve5829]

Forgot to mention, minispares sell a drift to remove and fit the pin for the gear lever rod

[@TomShorrock]

I did used to have one make but couldn't find it haha!

[@thedjse]

Another awesome video pal. My brother is in the army pal so was a nice touch to give them a mention... I love how your videos get more views in 10mins than mine get in 4 weeks haha

[@TomShorrock]

thedjse cheers bud! And I’m glad you think so! It’s mad how much the channel has picked up you don’t realise until someone points it out haha! I was where you were a while back mate! Just keep smashing them out! And they soon jump up , atleast your mini is starting to look like a mini again 😉👌🏻

[@thedjse]

Total Car Reviews Yeah every little step is progress matey the time you put into yours show pal. Well done... Tell you what to say we live a mile from each other we don't see each other enough lol

[@therat5680]

Great video mate I think there is an s or z shape Metal pipe that runs from the fuel pump to the carburettor which has two rubber hoses that fit to carpet to the pipe to the pump to the pipe. But could be wrong, thanks for the videos mate nice job! 👍

[@TomShorrock]

Thanks dude! any chance you have a link to this ? im glad you enjoy the videos and its my pleasure creating them! cheers man :)

[@therat5680]

Total Car Reviews hi mate I sent you an email hope it helps! 😀

[@aleddavies770]

Do you have to use imperial sockets?

[@TomShorrock]

Yes

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Well done to Andy, as a fellow PTSD sufferer we can only take it one step at a time my dude, keep your head up and thank you for your service. as usual tom, brilliant video mate, that exhaust manifold is far too sexy man.. oh god here come the tissues :D

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Also speedo cable runs threw the firewall threw the grommet closest to the brake servos location ...least thats where mine is lol

[@TomShorrock]

Madd mini Vlogger thanks Dude! Glad you enjoyed! Also the manifold made me grab the tissues also 😉😂😂

[@pullstart3696]

The speedo cables runs through that gromit with the small hole in it on the left of engine bay

[@TomShorrock]

Pullstart thanks Dude! Is there anything to clip the cable out of the way in the engine bay?

[@pullstart3696]

Total Car Reviews um in my mini its tucked inbetween the carb/inlet manifold and rocker cover

[@pullstart3696]

Total Car Reviews you could always use things like black zip ties or something along those lines

[@TomShorrock]

Pullstart cheers bud! I’m sure if I study a few engine bay pics I’ll suss it out 👌🏻

[@pullstart3696]

Total Car Reviews Anytime Tom, keep up the amzing work. A true inspiration of mine

[@pemmanissanka3748]

I hope to meet you some day

[@TomShorrock]

Pemma Nissanka I’m sure you will I’m at mini shows 👌🏻

[@DBMiniDIY]

Mate you must spend most of your evenings editing! Another quality production and another step closer to the big switch on

[@TomShorrock]

DB Mini DIY dale it’s mental the time it takes 😂😂 your correct once’s I’ve filmed on a weekend I recon it takes me atleast 3 evenings to throw something together 😂😂 cheers mate glad you enjoyed! 👌🏻 let’s hope it fires up no issues 😂

[@DBMiniDIY]

I'm just trying to get to grips with new editing software. Head is burst but should be good when i get used to it

[@TomShorrock]

DB Mini DIY look forward to it mate! I’m still not 100% used to mine yet either 👌🏻

[@minisareus]

Try and keep the fuel line from the the exhaust as the heat will make the petrol evaporate

[@TomShorrock]

minisareus Ino 😔😔😔 I’ve got a braided line to fit on it now so hopefully that should help 👌🏻

[@abhi123441]

very Prolonging

[@TomShorrock]

Abhi Chopra I have a day job and this is the first car I’ve built so I apologise things are slow

[@maxbeardon9587]

Great Videos mate, been following for some time now, same as some of the other comments in that I have sadly lacked some enthusiasm on my project (a friend is doing the body work, and has only just recently started actually doing it, having had the car for a year already!) - could and should have been doing more my end on the engine, rear subframe etc. but didn't! Cracking on now though, some way behind you but using some of your videos as point of refernce for me... the layman! All the best Max from Kent!

[@TomShorrock]

Max Beardon hey max! Don’t worry about motivation. It’s good you only do it when you feel like it, that way your in the best mood to tackle it! I sometimes force myself and get stressed to easily and end up calling my car every swear word you can think of 😂😂 the main reason I started the videos was to motivate myself 😂😂

[@maxbeardon9587]

Total Car Reviews - cheers for the tip! Perhaps when it’s a bit more presentable I’ll send you some pics or something. Excellent editing by the way, must take forever! Not sure if you had a video to cover this, rebuilding the rear subby and suspension at the moment, what setup do you have? Any tips? Cheers Max

[@TomShorrock]

I didnt do a video on this mate as I go the guy who did the body work to do it, but take plenty of pictures before you remove bits that way you can always look back at them haha! as for the editing mate it takes up most my evenings monday to friday haha!

[@ukcarspotting9508]

Fair play mate cars looking 😍😍😍😍 ahah but on a level great to see another video I'm gonna get a video of my 30 that's just started its restoration will be expected to be finished or may June time it ain't to bad it's a solid car

[@TomShorrock]

ukcar spotting I’ll look forward to it mate! Love a good thirty! Good luck with resto I’m sure she will look lean, mean ‘n’ Prestine!

[@classicminiworkshop]

Great video as always. I've sent you a couple of my car videos for feature. Once you have tried the birthday trick a few too many times then move onto it's our anniversary :) Always worth a free bottle of wine :)

[@TomShorrock]

Keith Miller Hahahah! I’ll give that a whirl! Sounds like you’ve used it before! 😉😂 and cheers mate glad you enjoyed 👌🏻👌🏻

[@grahaminaus]

Inner pot joints don't look to be seated? see @ 7.50 drivers one looks too far out? See also comment below from ItsMrTurner Cheers!.... Graham

[@williamwallace29]

Hay man I’m 17 and I’m very close to passing my driving test and I want a mini as my first car do you think that’s a safe idea for my first clumsy years driving

[@TomShorrock]

Hello mate, My first car was a Mini, However they are no way near as reliable as new cars and mine was forever breaking down. If you know how to repair them then they can be ok. For me ive always loved classic cars but seeing my friends just simply get in their newer cars turn the key and drive away when its frosty was a little disheartening as i was sat there for a good 15 mins defrosting the car haha! To Summerise if you want a car that turns heads, stimulates conversations and in m opinion ''Cool'' Then go for it mate! they are so fun to drive :)

[@kingsmanwells258]

You should mention your go fund me page more 😁

[@TomShorrock]

haha! how come dude? I stopped saying it in videos cause I felt like I was Begging haha!

[@kingsmanwells258]

Would like to see you carry on these videos when the mini is done 😁 I'd be interested to see what your next project will be

[@TomShorrock]

Same mate I want to continue them as well, If we hit the target I will put a poll on the website for a few cars and see which gets the most votes :)

[@wannesvanhoudt6429]

Just sent you an email with wetransfer link containing a video on how to fix the spring :)

[@TomShorrock]

Wannes Van Houdt Dude! Top man! I’ll open it when I get a second 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TomShorrock]

Wannes Van Houdt also thankyou 👌🏻👌🏻

[@piperdoug428]

Sooo.... you just turned 23.... so you were born 9 months before i left the UK to live in Canada... hmmm. Hey Mark did you n the missus ever holiday up in the Stranraer area? hehehehehehe!!

[@TomShorrock]

PIPER DOUG flipping heck that’s some time ago! 😂😂

[@piperdoug428]

i was 1 month passed my 23rd Bday when i got on a one way ticket ye young whipper snapper and strangely i had your exact hair style (i kid you not!) whats old is new, except knees and backs, they're pretty well pooched, lol. great vid style by the by.

[@TomShorrock]

no way! what drew you to the one way ticket mate? Im always wondering if Ill venture abroad! ahhhh ye see im just reliving the Piper Doug style 23 years on ;)

[@piperdoug428]

just got tired of the rat race back there, farming was not fun anymore and i'd been out here for a summer helping an uncle get his new farm up n running and just fell in love with the laid back culture without the Yanks "in your face" environment, i've never regretted it apart from family and the scenery. you n yer little lady ever venture out onto the prairies you've got a bed n grub any time, same for yer folks, we might just need a translater tho, lol. cheers bud.

[@markshorrock6645]

PIPER DOUG might take you up on that offer one day and come see ya pal , me and the lad Tom 👋🏻👴👋🏻👴👋🏻🚚🚚🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

[@oliverturner4199]

Cv joint isn’t far enough in

[@TomShorrock]

ItsMrTurner _ on the wheel end?

[@grahaminaus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKGle3yhjc6kfrM @ 7.51drivers side pot joint not seated, passenger one looks out too, Oil will piss out! There's an internal circlip to pop over and seat....

[@oliverturner4199]

grahaminaus exactly

[@TomShorrock]

grahaminaus I’ll have a look Dude and see where I have gone wrong 😂👌🏻

[@DiamondYogscast]

What's with the man bun?

[@TomShorrock]

FrozenFishe clues in the name “ man” I ain’t no man without it haha😉😂