Is It Possible For A Mustang Power Steering To Ever Not Leak? | Workshop Diaries | Edd China

This 1966 Mustang seems determined to cover our workshop floor with power steering fluid! Having already sorted the leaky power steering ram, I now turn my attention to the control valve which has even more leaks.
The upside of having to fix so many issues with this part is that it will surely cure the Ford of its workshop floor ruining habit for good? Will this be the last part of the power assisted steering that needs attention though? Let's hope so...
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[@adammcallister2260]

This is everything I wanted wheeler dealers to be. Working honestly, in detail with explanations. None of this nonsense where the car makes a profit even though you can see there’s a tonne of undocumented work. Really liking this channel, Edd. It’s great to see you on screen again. The blend of mechanical knowledge and production quality is brilliant. Here’s a top tip and a cheeky nudge at new Wheeler Dealers: when you’re putting wheels on a Renault 5, make sure they’re on straight before you rattle gun the nuts on and spin a wobbly wheel!

[@ghhg213]

I noticed that too. Must be OK for F1. But he never mentioned it.

[@adammcallister2260]

@@ghhg213 adds a bit of jeopardy when Hamilton is bombing it round at race speed and we don’t know when the wheel is going to come off. Will he make it, or will his wheel obliterate a track official?

[@ghhg213]

BRING BACK ED

[@EHOinExile]

Careful, I mentioned on Twitter that the new Wheeler Dealers is trying to be like Workshop Diaries, less buying and selling and more of the oily bits we like. Mike Brewer had a bit of a hissy with that!

[@adammcallister2260]

@@ghhg213 why? We get more Edd on here with less Brewer! Win-win I say

[@45libs]

Paul should have his own youtube channel where he just sits, reads practical classics and eats biscuits.

[@cjmillsnun]

With Edd bringing him coffee from time to time.

[@skylined5534]

Like a sort of alt universe version of Nik and Richard.

[@Finne72]

BOD style-----

[@charlieboyok]

Enjoyable episode it was fun, However what was not fun was both of you talking over each other & it got abit confusing so would it be possible to fix that in the future , just so the hearing impaired community can understand you guys better, as we are not all having 110% hearing.( deaf) many thanks for subtitles😀😀😀

[@peterkelly250]

Enjoyed your rebuild of the power steering. Great episode. Nice Mustang. 👍

[@andyrbush]

I found a top tip purely by chance. I married a beautiful Thai girl, and as a bonus she has very small hands. She can easily reach into those really difficult tight areas around the car that I struggle with.

[@trev8591]

Really enjoying having Paul play a more active part in the show. He's an encyclopaedia of car knowledge!

[@franciscook5819]

Paul works so much harder than you - all that magazine reading. No doubt he is paid ten times more than you😊 Very minor top tip:- when removing lengths of tubing, wiring or whatever, consider attaching a strong piece of string to the remote end of the part. As you withdraw the part it will pull the string through so you can ensure the replacement follows exactly the same path - you might even be able to use the string to help pull it through.

[@ruinunes8251]

That is a clever tip. Thanks. 👍🍺

[@stephencarter1442]

So happy the band is back together. So to speak. Keep it up Gents.

[@skylined5534]

"Fix the cigarette lighter".

[@noonehere1793]

It’s so refreshing to watch MECHANIC/ENGINEER at work rather than the typical unit replacement so prevalent in most shows like this. THANK YOU!

[@danandcaseylaflan7287]

Top tip: Keep watchin workshop diaries wth edd china!

[@realnutteruk1]

I've never seen a linear power steering valve before.... I love the way its function was slowly exposed as you dissembled it... actually easier to understand than the rotational ones that came later....

[@jeffreypaul9428]

"How many ways can my Mustang power steering leak?" Oh Edd, that's a number science does not have a name for :)

[@jimmy-buffett]

Rotate an "8" 90 degrees in either direction...

[@richardhasler6718]

From my days owning british motorbikes and a landrover, a leak indicates that fluids are present. Watch your friends' reaction as you park an old landrover on their new driveway.

[@blockbertus]

The answer is simply "yes".

[@skylined5534]

@@richardhasler6718 I used to park a Defender and a series one Freelander on my drive. I never had Greenpeace camped out on my lawn. Now if it had been an American car...

[@Archerjr1]

∞

[@farkroy]

i think we can all agree that Paul is the unsung hero of the episode. Jolly good show Paul

[@varan1637]

Hello Ed, with your orange disposable gloves you have become a role model in our workshops. Many car workshops in Germany use your orange disposable gloves :-)

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Brilliant as normal Edd, really great to see Paul back in the garage with you. Working very hard 😃

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

So good to have Paul around so that Edd doesn't have to do all the work!

[@yoannguerendel6785]

Hello Ed, I'm French and I am passionate about this video... You are the best. Thank you. Merci yoann

[@grayfool]

Thank goodness Paul is back. You would have totally stuck without him on this job!

[@michaelduncan2759]

Edd great video,and very nice to see and hear from Paul. Another very knowledgeable and interesting individual.

[@genesimons8368]

It is refreshing to have someone as likable as Edd take the time to show how old hydraulics can be rebuilt.... 👍

[@leeallmak5373]

So happy to see you and Paul back together again Edd. What green gloves no orange. This is much more technically interesting than wheeler dealers was.

[@chrisloukes424]

Such patience and dexterity from such a big man! I'd have lost it after ten minutes!!!

[@mildlyinterestd1968]

That Mustang looks better every time I see it, beautiful.

[@Sabercats12]

It's great seeing Paul working alongside you EDD. Your vlogs are such a joy to watch as you're providing explanations of the repairs. Keep up the good work!

[@LewisWells-1]

Great having Paul back in the shop!!

[@TheT160]

Hi Ed,It is so good to have you back on our Tv again its been to long and even better you have your own show. I was watching the latest show on my iMac and noticed the picture was soft I had naturally thought my computer would show it in the highest resolution when I checked the KZbin settings it was in default 720P! I have moved it to 4K and the quality is amazing. Worth mentioning as other people may have the same problem. Can we please have some sporty Fords especially Cosworths and Cortina's It would also be fantastic to convert a old Ford to electric as that is what many of us will be doing. Top man . Thanks. Martin.

[@Smudgie]

You could at least get Paul a cup and ball to play with. Your chats together with Paul are brilliant!

[@daveelrod7229]

I really enjoy Paul being on the show. Brilliant!

[@cosmo9882]

Sorted another cool video. I always wind the the nut/bolt backwards until it drops back in and I never get a crossed thread.

[@michaelblacktree]

Watching Edd work is like automotive Zen. 👍

[@pawlogajos393]

Hello i love your show. He renovates my cars himself . I'm from Poland, now I'm finishing assembling Honda Crx 1990. I also have a Datsun 280 zx 1979, the car hasn't been used since 1995. I've already started it, but I still have a lot of work to do, greetings from Poznań

[@chriscooks9850]

I love you Edd but IM SO HAPPY PAUL IS BACK!!!! What a legend he is!

[@Penultimate_P]

Spoiler! The message @18:14 reads: "Far be it for us to pass judgement but while it is clearly important to keep abreast of the cut and thrust of cutting rust out of old classics, it is surely more than a little ironic that Paul is practically doing nothing while perusing one of Edd's old classic issues of PRACTICAL Classics magazine! Speaking of which; old Edd has written some classic words on Workshop Diaries for the December edition of Practical Classics and Paul is bound to love catching up on everything that has been going on in the workshop while he has been busy reading an old magazine!"

[@buffuniballer]

Thanks, i couldn't quite stop it with my tablet to read it as it flashed on the screen.

[@andyskinner7163]

Great to see Paul on with you again edd,would be great to have more of the team again.👏

[@jomama01]

Workshop Diaries make a great start to the weekend! Production values have reached a sweet spot - great close ups of detailed sequences and background music at a minimum (which makes the other WD nearly unwatchable for me). Keep up the great work!

[@Splagnate]

Yeah! Go Paul! I used to say that every time he showed up on Wheeler Dealers!😁

[@danbanham728]

Nice, I enjoyed that, very educational. A really neatly edited video too. I kept on wondering what the funny thing was stuck to the underneath of the oil pan, all became clear at the end!

[@rockforehead3022]

Nice to see Paul again!

[@stevegame3000]

Sterling work from Paul. Hope he wasn’t too exhausted 😀

[@edsyphan3425]

Edward you've brought back some ancient history for me. As a young lad I was in the employ of the US Army at Ft. Knox,KY. I had a 64 Comet, which shares the same crude set up as the Mouse-stang. Not only did mine leak, the previous owner had it part and got the reassembly wrong. I left a large stain out behind the barracks, but after two or three assembly's, she was fit for duty.

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

The Comet and the Mustang were both based off the Falcon. Also the 67 Mercury Cougar was based off the 67 Mustang's upsized platform.

[@victorswenson5026]

You are actually repairing things rather that remove and replace....impressed!!

[@pdinardo9472]

My old mustang was a 69. With the 302, v8 and had 4 barrel on it. It was a nice car. But the power steering control valve. Was infamous for leaking fluid. I had to replace seals 3 times over. In the years I had the car.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Paul's a little gem, isnt he?!

[@freetolook3727]

@32:25 Ah, the days before planned obsolescence when you could actually grease all the front end parts I had a 1990 D250 Dodge pickup with 210,000 miles on it. I had the front end religiously greased every 3,000 miles and never had to replace any front end parts or have a front end alignment done because of uneven tire wear. I had one set of tires last 72,000 miles. I miss that truck.

[@paidoluca]

Absolutely brilliant having Paul back! You two make a great team together

[@adamknopp6631]

So strange to hear Paul talking.

[@jayt9882]

Top Tip for stopping fluids running down your arms whilst under the car... wear some of those stretchy sweat bands on your wrists! :)

[@skylined5534]

Ha! Brilliant idea!

[@gmans7859]

Great Work. Bless you Guys for keeping the OLD Classic motoring along. TOP TIP: after catching a glimpse of Paul putting in the fluid, the old Fords take Ford 'Type F' Auto trans fluid in the power steering system. Something about the properties in the Type F fluid help keep things proper.

[@freetolook3727]

@30:58 When I rebuilt engines, I used petroleum jelly on all the moving parts while assembling. Petroleum jelly has a thick enough viscosity to hold to metal parts, protects on startup and dissolves into the oil after running, plus it's inexpensive!

[@skylined5534]

I just use lithium grease with no ill effects but vaseline is way cheaper so thanks for a great Idea!

[@tomjoad1363]

@@skylined5534 Why did reading you comments make me feel i need to make an appointment with my MD for my prostate exam? XD

[@skylined5534]

@@tomjoad1363 Well like I said, make sure your proctologist has some lithium grease to hand (or finger!)

[@tomjoad1363]

@@skylined5534 Wouldn't copper grease be better ? I'd like the nati-seize better... ^^

[@daveprice1608]

This is my weekly treat and without fail.you deliver Edd and now Paul. Please keep.doing what you do.

[@mirror_6336]

Answers to viewers' questions in a duet with Paul. This is it!

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

I noticed some simple ways to disassemble and to reasembale parts by using tools that hold an item in place that otherwise would be a pain to hold in place. Also to remove a hose from a connection by using an socket extension rod is something I've never thought of. Simple but does the job so easialy and spares scraped knuckles. As alaways I love seeing someone doing what they can to make a car component work again. Keep these videos coming Edd and company..

[@scottbishop2061]

Hi Edd, so glad you're doing well. We love you in Alabama .USA. keep it up. Very good show

[@N8dizzle4rizzle]

Top tip: To avoid cross threading bolts/nuts or screws: start by reversing the bolt or nuts until you feel it “seat” and then tighten. It basically finds its own threads for you.

[@chrunchyhobo]

This is something you learn VERY QUICKLY when working on rare old aluminium PC cases.

[@CaribouKH]

"How many ways can my Mustang power steering leak?" My guess would be a few more than the number bends in those two 20cm hard-lines. ..someone certainly had a BIT some fun designing that :D

[@downtherabbithole1353]

I remember the Bullit Mustang you repaired in Wheeler Dealer, dark Green, looked fantastic☺️

[@acelectricalsecurity]

Didn't that have a steering leak, think they replaced the rack

[@bobsharman9623]

Love the addition of Paul to the show and he gets to say a few lines to say.

[@kevinsnell1622]

I look forward to this show every week!

[@fargogemini694]

It’s great to see Paul again He was so undersold on WD

[@RedLP5000S]

Holy moly, that was a puzzle of a job. Hopefully the 'Stang will be nice and dry from now on. ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@danielstrachan8988]

I love seeing the older cars being kept up because they certainly don’t build them like they used too😁😁👍👍

[@ecan533]

A great watch when waiting to fly back home from Amsterdam. Thank you Edd

[@jeanhawken4482]

Always a treat when another vid goes up

[@davecurphey4879]

Brilliant that after all these years that we finally really hear from Paul ,fantastic

[@chemistry636]

Excellent video yet again.

[@christhjian9923]

You two make a great team, love how Paul is explaining things. Really great

[@CABBOY57]

Such a entertainer and good mech I like the way he goes the extra mile to describe how he strips down and rebuild the item good show Keep calm and carry on

[@sinusgolf]

the content gets better every episode,the music,editing,edd's relax way off showing stuff and good sound,it's just great

[@shanew634]

Great episode including Paul and your previous builds.👏

[@needmoretimeplease291]

As always, brilliant job Ed and great to see Paul working hard on the channel too!! Keep the interesting and varied content coming, this is the kind of stuff LOTS of your viewers have always wanted and enjoyed. Many thanks!

[@silverian]

Great repair job! Paul reading magazine from time to time made me smile :-)

[@robertreavley7145]

Thanks Edd for another great show! Looking forward to the next one ☝️

[@miketherefurbisher8000]

Absolutely sorted Edd!! Great to see you and Paul on set again, long may it continue.

[@bazzathegreat3517]

My favorite episode is consistently the one I have just watched. Keep up the good work.

[@mattevans7884]

Quality show, Sir. I spend every Friday waiting for the new ones now.....

[@littlebear5219]

Very nice to see you both show on KZbin . I think it’s the best car repair show

[@jeff1176]

This episode right here, I believe is the reason he left wheeler dealers. The inner gubbins of a power steering system are quite interesting to see it being rebuilt. It's a fiddly job but still something an owner can do at home. I never knew it was even possible. Thanks Edd.

[@alsdouble]

Another great episode. Fabulous close up camera work. Paul, with more inside Wheeler Dealers stuff. Excellent program.

[@regsparkes6507]

Thank you Gentlemen for another very interesting and informative ( top tips ) edition. The two of you, Paul / Edd, make for a most relaxing video to watch, again Thanks.

[@pstanyer1]

Ed China legend good to see you back doing stuff.

[@karstenramcke6637]

The Most Detailed Tutorial seen ever thank you so much😀

[@robertrosson1990]

I honestly enjoy watching your channel.Reminds me of a time when something leaked or was broken.Id getting shop manuals to learn how to rebuild certain power pumps such as power steering and other major car and 4by4 jeeps.Because that was the way at least I learned how to work on my cars and trucks year's ago.Seems we live in a throw away world now a day's.Growing up getting a shop manuals was the way we learned how to fix our vehicles.Thats what I love about the 60s and rely 70s vehicles no computer's were needed unlike today.

[@freetolook3727]

Unfortunately, manufacturers make parts nowadays that aren't repairable. When I had my RV business, I rebuilt 12v power converters. There were parts available and even a manual that you could get from the manufacturer on how to troubleshoot it. Then in the 1990's, 12v power converters were all electronic with circuit boards. You had to be an electrical design engineer in order to fix them and on top of that, they encased the circuitry in resin that is impossible to remove. Supposedly in the name of protecting the converters from moisture...right! Anyway, it was just another step towards being a parts replacer rather than being a mechanic.

[@robertrosson1990]

@@freetolook3727 I completely agree.As a youngster we were even able to walk thru a junkyard looking for a part or anything basically but those day's are pretty much gone.Like you said now a day's it's more about parts replacer's more than able to fix it yourself.Thankfully I can still work on my Harley if needed.But it's just about impossible to work on cars trucks and even motorcycles without some sort of having to have a computer plugged into look at some code.Guess those days of getting our hands dirty from fixing things ourselves is almost gone these days.

[@dannyc4871]

Great to see Paul back again. Really enjoyed you both answering viewers’ questions as it was really interesting listening to you both share your knowledge. This channel is fantastic. Keep up the good work.

[@BuntUndStereo]

This show has a nice balance between professional production value, educational builds and the casualness of blokes hanging in the shop. While it's not as spur-of-the-moment and 'live-action' as some of the other channels, it still feels more relaxed and relatable than a full blown TV program. Should have more subscribers!

[@cenewman007]

So happy to see you two, and working on my very first car, a 289 66 Mustang! I'm now the proud owner of a 69 Mach 1 with a 408 stroke. Can't wait to see more!

[@tomsacadden]

So glad you've got wee Paul with you, love the wee guy,,

[@drake89316]

Just found this channel, love watching an English chap working on a Ford p.s. system! I might have done that cup seal a little different . I remember doing a lot of Ford power steering repairs. Top notch job sir

[@AAAAlberto]

Ottimo lavoro, come sempre, Edd ! Sei chiarissimo ! Complimenti !

[@davidbailey533]

Just great to see them together again and at least this time Paul speaks a lot more .keep it up lads

[@jongibbons9028]

Great episode and lovely to see Paul back, hope he makes a few a more appearances

[@MrGeoffHilton]

Great show, always sad when it ends with those immortal words! Love the banter.

[@OrdosAlpha]

I seriously can't believe you gave Paul such a challenging job to do, Edd. Poor guy must be absolutely shagged out after all that hard work he did.

[@nickcockerill239]

Really enjoyed this vid. I like classics being worked upon. Nick

[@Naiovski]

Thanks to your videos - evermade - Mr. China, today I've fixed a solenoid in hydroblock of my 2002 Focus USA, and brought my gearbox back to life with all 4 gears (=

[@1977Timp]

The talking with Paul is absolutely brilliant.. i hope it's going to be a permanent addition to the show.

[@lesbrook]

Yay, Paul's favourite Wheeler Dealer car is also mine, the lovely Lincoln Continental, which from memory was sold for what seemed to me a ridiculously low £15k or thereabouts.

[@bluesteel6612]

Excellent to watch , informative and relaxing … Great stuff 😁

[@alfonsocastillo956]

Saludos de Chile al sr Edd y a su equipo se que no responden pero igual mis respetos a un gran mecánico 👍

[@johnudason9362]

Finally, a voice to the man. In WD we would only see Paul help in the background

[@peterfryer9615]

brilliant video as usual nice to see paul, looking forward to the next one

[@mattinieminen9826]

It is nice to see you in your own element, really repairing cars. Your channell can help petrolheads in their problems. So mutch better than WDs showbisnes, thanks for that👍.

[@strokenumber3]

Your loft-lounge area is looking great now, luxurious! You know where to find Paul when he has "a few things to do".......