Here's Everything That's NOT Broken On My Crazy Russian Military Van!

[@TFLtruck]

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[@Stridsvagn-PanzerKommandant]

For the motherland comerad!!! ☭☭☭

[@belowme4927]

ROTATE YOUR FUEL SWITCH 90 DEGREES SO YOU KNOW LEFT AND RIGHT

[@MrAap123456]

If you type "Буханка на бездорожье" in the search bar, you will see what it is capable of!

[@Real_Russian_Life]

Rolling back the odometer of the selling car is typical practice in Russia, because you will be able to sell it more expensive with less mileage. As customer wants newer car and vehicle seems newer with less figures on odometer. Here in Russia we believe that every seller does it. And we have even saying: there are two fools on a market, one is selling while another one is buying...)

[@Wulf573]

Can you try to keep russian plates

[@ricomon64]

When I worked in fuel injector development at Bosch, we sold EV1 fuel injectors to UAZ, so those parts that appear to be Bosch, are most likely genuine Bosch parts.

[@MDHenry4]

Bosch started the game of spark plugs, didn't they?

[@ricomon64]

@@MDHenry4 I know Bosch invented the magneto ignition, so yes, that may well be the case.

[@AmurBiker]

That's right, the bosch parts are installed original.

[@Psycorde]

Why not Borsch tho

[@juliogonzo2718]

@@Psycorde lol

[@DenisLM]

Please feature Charlie the mechanic more often! His reactions are pure gold!

[@treborheminway3814]

This guy is funny!

[@alanj7306]

Charlie was great on here 👍

[@Petr1331]

Morning goat urine, that’s what it needs😂

[@AutumnWind92]

No "electronic silly stuff" .That mechanic know what he is talking about! I like him.

[@vadimsmirnov9067]

Если масло из Буханки капает- это означает что оно там есть! Народная мудрость!!! Покажите как вы её устранили?😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@ВасилийВасильев-э9н]

Yes, and check oil level everywhere without leaks.

[@mardamek]

бьет - значит любит?

[@jamesmason7124]

Lol

[@fonhollohan2908]

This little bread van is an absolute treasure. No wonder you wanted one of these. What I love so much about it, is that its mostly all mechanical, the only computer is the fuel injectors which is the perfect shtf vehicle. Which is more reliable than the older carburetor vehicles. The Russians nailed it on this creation. Well it looks like that thing is about $15,ooo in Canadian currency, I think its an great investment, its in incredible shape and its basically is a great overland vehicle and a cool one at that.

[@lastnamefirstname520]

You have to order parts from the motherland. They will come in grey wooden crates wrapped in grease paper (standard). Im pretty sure you can ger everything for it down to the last bolt. (They still make these to this day)

[@rfjohns1]

Are they also packed in cosmoline?

[@carpinteroyabe]

This are sold in Mexico

[@firstandlastname2390]

On a website in Russia?

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

UAZ factory have their own official webstore. You just need to switch language to English on their site and you can order whatever you want.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

@@rfjohns1 God I hope so! 🤣

[@Caxapin]

Andre, That diagnostic plug is in fact OBD2. Pinout: pin 2 is +12V, pin 10 is L-line, pin 11 is K-line, pin 12 is Ground. Great to see one of these on this side of the pond. :)

[@jakubstrumillo]

i owned few UAZ 469 and 31215 in my life cant wait to see more of your adventures with that 452. Its older oryginal model still with old Timen type axles, slow gearing and classic 4 speed gearbox with 2 non synchro first two gears or it got some upgrades in case of drivetrain? Andrew this switch on dash only change sensor in fuel gauge. Changing tanks is lever under seat ;)

[@AnontheGOAT]

This is why commenting in youtube is amazing sometimes. Andrey, I hope you see this!

[@jakubstrumillo]

@@AnontheGOAT i still owned one UAZ and even compare other UAZ with my Discovery last time. Love both cars. When i was born, friend of my mother move her to the hospital, and later me to home in his UAZ. So 469b was first car i ever encounter in my life.

[@mar7739]

I also own old type 469, with non-synchronized gearbox, old type arm shock absorbers and floor mounted pedals.

[@LSD97123]

I love the rugged tough basicness of these vehicles. It would be great of they updated the steering wheel to a modern one, move the essential light switches to the steering column at least

[@metalbird89]

I would expect, that the gearbox is fully sinhronized bc it has a newer engine swap.

[@davidmyers5702]

Mannnn.... I want one I hate how everything is over done today...I love how simple it is

[@Drskopf]

Is like he said, meant to be fixed in the middle of the jungle or Siberia, there are a lot of them in Nicaragua., Russian were smart with this type of vehicles, can you imagine driving this UAZ and it breaks in the middle of the taiga or tundra and the next town is about 700 miles from you??🤔🤔

[@13699111]

I'd like to have one for the same reason when I was younger I had a Ford E 300 basic Van stick shift points carburetor etc my high school sweetheart and I converted it into a camper van travelled America , Canada , I'd still own it but rust killed the frame after half million miles . Thank you for posting this video

[@Darkhorse393]

He had me at " its all mechanical, turn the lever and it works" makes me miss my 79 Bronco

[@bobs12andahalf2]

Hahaha, it only works after you fix it

[@collectivevids5188]

I like this van. Make more videos of it; upgrades, off roading, driving impression, ect.

[@mardamek]

Yeah, can't wait to see this thing going on their tests. Not the towing ones, I meant, but the ones up the mountain (Gold mine hill or whatever they use nowadays). As much as I want to see it, I'd rather he took the time to fix all the bugs out of this, so that the car doesn't end up embarrassing itself on those drives and it is 100% to get the job done.

[@enricio]

You guys should do more with charley. He's nice. And has four Trabants. 😁

[@Drskopf]

Just in case ANDRE missed it, another commentator said he has owned several of Bushankas in his life, and explained that the lever on the dash is too change sensor on the gauge and to change the gas feed from one tank to the other, you have to use a lever under the seat .

[@arslanseitaly8364]

I used to ride on this with my uncle many times. This van is unstopable. It is an insane 4x4 and you can find a lot of videos where funs do minor modifications to it and take part in some serious off road competitions. Unfortunately engine is not so powerfull, but considering the age this one is in very good condition, cause they rust pritty quickly. My advise - protect it from rust

[@WW-wf8tu]

Andre my friend, you got a better deal on that vehicle than most deals going on in the USA right now. 1 leak that might cost you a couple grand to fix or DIY that would cost you a couple hundred. The music was very appropriate for this video. lol Very very happy for you Andre! And thanks for sharing. :)

[@blardymunggas6884]

That Russian van looks awesome. So much potential to make it look stealthy and fierce looking

[@modarkthemauler]

That leak may be fixed by making the gasket yourself or finding a correctly sized simmerling. Don't know for sure until he takes it apart.

[@iarpak]

Every day I appreciate simple mechanical vehicles more and more. Love this van.

[@13699111]

I agree simple easy to repair

[@anthonyc1883]

15:51 Andrey: "I bought another fire extinguisher for it." Charley the mechanic: "Probably a good idea."

[@r2daw158]

12:00 This is ECM. 12:16 Actually THIS is OBD connector. From this view: bottom pin +12V, Top: Left - GND, Center - K-Line, Right - L-line.

[@alexandermilman6575]

Hi Andre. The toggle switch on the dash is to switch from left (up position) fuel sensor to right (down position). To switch between the tanks there should be a "valve"

[@mattottie6410]

Its unique, so priceless, and from the motherland, you got a good deal.

[@billj4859]

Talk to Roman about doing a series about building and taking it on the Trans American Trail.

[@free-stylewrestler120]

Красава братан, теперь ты в теме...уважаю!!

[@andregasset792]

Hope it helps :) Transfer of the electronic control unit (controller) Mikas 7.2 of the ZMZ-409 engine to the self-diagnosis mode. Open the cover of the diagnostic connector (1), which in the Oise Hunter is installed in the engine compartment on the left on the bracket, on the driver's side, and with a piece of wire securely connect its terminals "10" and "12" (2), ensuring good and continuous contact. Reading engine error codes using the Mikas 7.2 ECU self-diagnosis system of the ZMZ-409 engine in the field. Each malfunction is assigned a separate digital code, and it is identified by the number of flashes of the warning lamp. The number of short flashes of the lamp for 0.5 seconds corresponds to the same figure: one flash - number 1, two flashes - number 2, three flashes - number 3, etc. At the end of the display of the first digit, there is a pause of 1.5 seconds, and then in the same way, with the help of short flashes, the second is displayed. After displaying the second digit, you need to pay attention to the pause after it - if again 1.5 seconds, then the error code is three-digit and followed by the third digit, and if the pause is 4 seconds, then this is the end of the code. Each malfunction code is repeated three times. Immediately after transferring the controller (ECU) to the self-diagnosis mode, the control lamp should flash code 12 three times, this means the start of the self-diagnosis mode. If there is no code 12 at the beginning, then this indicates that the on-board self-diagnosis system is not working properly or you did not turn it on. The following codes, after 12, will already indicate malfunctions. After displaying all the fault codes in the memory of the ECU, code 12 is displayed three times again and the display of the codes is repeated anew. If the engine ECU cannot independently determine the malfunction or they simply do not exist, then only code 12 is displayed on the test lamp. Example of error code output: Code 243 - short circuit to ground of circuit 3 of the ignition system: 12, 12, 12, 243, 243, 243, 12, 12, 12 ... and so on in a circle. 12 - one flash of 0.5 sec., Pause of 1.5 sec., Two flashes of 0.5 sec. Each, pause of 4 sec. And the cycle repeats two more times in the same way. 243 - two flashes of 0.5 seconds each, a pause of 1.5 seconds, four flashes of 0.5 seconds each, a pause of 1.5 seconds, three flashes of 0.5 seconds each, a pause of 4 seconds and the cycle repeats two more times. The code of malfunctions of the fuel injection system of the ZMZ-409 engine, their decoding, causes of occurrence and some additional information can be found at the links sources (auto.kombat.com.ua/chtenie-kodov-oshibok-dvigatelya-s-pomoshhyu-sistemyi-samodiagnostiki-ebu-zmz-409-v-polevyih-usloviyah/)

[@69Dartman]

My first car was a 42 Ford GPW Jeep, and my second was a 41 1/2 ton military power wagon closed cab pickup with a winch. I know a bit about simple very tough 4x4 vehicles and especially military American stuff. Some of the early Russian stuff was sorta copies of American lend lease military Jeeps and trucks. Then they changed them up and upgraded them to fit their conditions and what they needed. It looks like they never stopped making them very simple and strong, plus easy to service. Subbed, I'll have to follow this 🙂

[@greyjay9202]

Charley is a keeper. Lots of experience, thoughtful and intelligent, and with a good sense of humor.

[@1970351C2V]

Andre, you have to watch a movie called "The Widow". It's a Russian film from 2020 (original title: "Vdova". I watched it dubbed in English) and it not only has a Buhanka featured prominently in the film, but there is a character named Andre. I thought it was a pretty good movie to boot.

[@GeorgeSemel]

Over the years I guess in the last 40 or so, I have become a real fan of Russian Film. Is this one streaming online or have you got a DVD? I think there is going to be a demand for Buhankas here in Ameican, I would make a great Fishing/ camper vehicle.

[@1970351C2V]

@@GeorgeSemel No affiliation, but I watched it on Amazon. Agree there are some great films coming from Eastern Europe.

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

I just watched the trailer, and it seems intense.

[@andreypopovich6908]

Amazon Prime surprisingly has a decent selection of Russian films. And KZbin is good for old Soviet ones

[@TurboPonies]

17:33 That is a standard euro icon for front/rear fog lights. See if there are any remnants of installation or braketry for them. The block switches to the left are typical for the no-frills 2-step cabin vent fan - one for on/off, and the other - high/low speed (you also have flip vent windows). The toggle switch to the right is an odd ball, you'd have to trace the wiring.

[@CrimeVid]

At last,a van that you can get under without jacking it up ! I like this little van, no computers apart from injection.

[@albericetzel]

Here in Germany, some Military vehicle enthusiasts put BMW engines and transmissions in the UAZ vehicles. Our family really wants to see your UAZ for an off-road test.

[@altergreenhorn]

UAZ in germany is quite expensive.

[@MegaSockenschuss]

@@altergreenhorn Same goes for the cool old 210x Ladas.

[@the_retag]

@@altergreenhorn 15k+ new and ready for german customers i think

[@raitshots]

Bmw e39 M57D3 turbo Diesel 3.0 engine us Buhank UAZ 💪😎👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥drive good 😂

[@markmark2080]

I'm loving this, fell in love with these little vans the first time I saw one this year on a Russian KZbin channel, now here's a series on one started less than 20 miles away from where I live...and the locally famous, soon to be world famous Charlie's 5 star Toyota Garage...

[@madrew2003]

I love simple mechanical 4wd systems. That was great on my old Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited. Manual hubs, manual 2 speed transfer case. So much better than Quadra Trac.

[@freddemo]

For this engine goes ECU "Mikas" such as "Микас 7.2" you need an adapter "12PIN to OBD2" for diagnosis.

[@metalbird89]

Я не пойму это 409 или 406? Может там и обд разъём выведен

[@freddemo]

@@metalbird89 Учитывая возраст, там может быть полный зоопарк

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

That is great news. We have one as well, a new one (3 Years old). That has a Mercedes engine in it (that is how they are sold in Germany), so not sure if yours has been converted to an old German engine as well. Might explain the Bosch plugs. Secondly you don't mention it in the video, so this is either a tip or you know it. But the heater is a small lever to the front right of your driver seat. Just switch on the fans and pull up the heater lever and you'll feel the heat coming through. Looking forward to seeing you camping or doing some trips in the Buhanka.

[@JayTdub13]

Love this guy. Nothing like a grough mechanic. Smart dude! Love to see more of him if possible.

[@yoyartube]

Andre! Wandering is often something like loose ball joints or a loose track bar bolt or wallowed out hole. Check these things because you might be able to get it to drive straight down the road. I have experience with my jeep and have turned it from wanderering to driving dead straight.

[@rodrigoroaduterte9415]

I guess in this particular case that will be: 1. High profile tires not even supposed to reach 60 mph speeds; 2. “Military grade” suspension which design never expected driving on highways; 3. Poor ancient steering mechanism which is in itself an antonym to the word “precision”. This vehicle’s environment looks like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bV61cqR5Yqt_os0.

[@dolguldur4706]

Videos with russian music is always lit up the good mood 😬

[@ArseniyTestin]

These Soviet designed cars were Conceptually not made for private ownership. They were meant to be constantly serviced by X-Ministry garages, swiftly replacing/repairing worn out parts, on a near daily basis. Same as Volgas, reserved for taxi parks and politicians. Everything from the Soviet era has theoretically infinite lifespan with constant servicing and repairs, though.

[@williamoverton7265]

You have a pure heart Andre.

[@dmitrymikheev7899]

i remember watching our driver messing with engine after it went out due to bad fuel somewhere between Yamburg and Novy Urengoi (google these locations, it's where natural gas is growing :) Quite a refreshing experience, as it was -30 Celsius outside and we had not much time before freezing. Luckily, he managed to build a makeshift fuel line from a jerry can and perform carb cleaning to start the engine again before battery died. We were all glad that the engine was inside.

[@dehydratedwater9734]

Well done brother! I'm glad you got a good one . Looking forward to seeing the future videos of you playing with your new toy😁

[@19mati67]

Ex Romanian(Hungarian myself), we had Trabants there quite a few, Skodas, Moskwich(old and newer), Volgas, Tatra trucks, but also Romanian ARO(old and newer). Great to see some familiar vehicles around here.

[@Fif84c10]

I’m so proud of Andre, he went from reading brake temperature with a laser temperature gauge during the Ike gauntlets, to speaking better English and doing his own videos. Bravo Andre, hard work pays off!

[@Drskopf]

Where is he (Andre) from?? I notice his accent but couldn't figure out fin where 🤔🤔

[@Fif84c10]

@@Drskopf he is Russian

[@Drskopf]

@@Fif84c10 don't think so bc if he is Russian and don't know much about these vehicles, he couldn't even read the instrument on the dashboard 🤦

[@Fif84c10]

@@Drskopf umm, ok?

[@ivankozhunkov9629]

Good condition of the body and frame for 1992 model. Buhanka's metal body hasn't got so great anti-corrosion protection. One of the reasons why the body of this vehicle is in a good condition because this vehicle was used in the south of Russia, in a location without harsh winter conditions. I saw a temporary (transitional) licence plate "01 Region" - it's the Adygea region, one of the southernmost areas in Russia. I'm your Russian subscriber that since childhood interested about the U.S and it's unreal cool to see Buhanka in the United States.

[@mnmvuk]

This is an amazing find Andre. You done did good! LOL Can't wait to see what you do to it and see it off road.

[@themanfromdystopia807]

I love it! It looks like my old Austin J4 van, only with 4x4 , massive ground clearance and a more up to date engine, and I could play my Red Army Choir CDs while I'm driving it! ♪ kalinka, kalinka of mine, ♪ Berry-raspberry in the garden, raspberry of mine. ♪ kalinka, kalinka of mine, ♪ Berry-raspberry in the garden, raspberry of mine...

[@priitmolder6475]

im 34 and I had a pleasure of driving one a bit when it came to the shop of my previous job. Noise is horrible, clutch is brutal and no damn power at all. Not to mention the powerless steering. 2018 production it was...and the memory will forever stay with me. Also, a few pictures of stainless roof rack, custom stainless bull bar and a stainless rear ladder. Say what you will...but decadent western polished chrome style kinda suites this vehicle...

[@TheSevenUpMan]

II'm astonished that John not only knows of the Trabant, but actually has four of them. Here in the eastern part of Germany, there are still a huge number of enthusiasts for the little Stinker.

[@leyland9999]

You bought yourself a great vehicle. Just take care for it and it will bring you everywhere. Make sure you clean the underside and give it a good anti rust treatment. I’m in the process of ordering a brand new one, takes about one year to get it from Russia to Germany where I hopefully will reside by then. Greetings from Hekelingen, The Netherlands. Willem.

[@stepan.poluianov]

I'm so surprised that you got an UAZ! The best friend of a Ural motorcycle, amazing!

[@deborahchesser7375]

You have to love the rugged simplicity, I’d love to have one of these little workhorses.

[@61Slughi]

I actually looked into getting one of these years ago, but thought it would be too much of a hassle. Ended up importing a Vanagon Syncro out of Germany which is now my daily driver. I also picked up a Fiat Campagnola 4x4 3 years ago out of Italy which still needs sorting. Once you get the European 4x4 obsession, you start looking for the most oddball/obscure stuff in Europe like a Delta Yeti 850 or my favorite, a Volvo "Sugga".

[@GATORADDAM]

I love the Russian music thrown in! Very cool. I'm sure it'll offroad ok. But getting it to a trail might be a pain at 45 mph! Lol.

[@alan6832]

One way to reduce wandering on the highway is by eliminating all toe-in. Even set a little toe-out for your margin of error just to be sure there is no toe-in. Radial tires also wander less but may not be worth replacing until the ones you have wear out.

[@daviddavis5149]

Having access to a garage familiar with Eastern Bloc automotive technology (e.g., Trabant) is awesome. Owner is an interesting guy on his own. Congratulations on minimal issues and an upgraded engine, to say nothing of the optional vodka pump.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

I am often reminded of the saying. Why do Trabants have rear window defrosters? To keep your hands warm while pushing it. (translated from German) :)

[@Voyagersk9]

One of the coolest Offroad trucks I’ve seen!! It’s great to see you keeping it alive!! Can’t wait to see some adventures in this!

[@aarus8121]

Just welcome to russia,people just drive it here to get kids to school, to reach a store and emergency vehicles are like this(at villages)cops steel use them all over russia

[@tayne5009]

We need more real world Buhanka reviews. This needs to be driven to Texas for comparison with the new one.

[@davidmcelvain1131]

Should only take a week to get there.

[@wade7959]

I agree about comparing the two. Maybe just putting it on a trailer might be better. 😜

[@Drskopf]

You read my mind, these were not meant to be driving in highways, just in muddy or dusty roads,

[@alanj7306]

It’s definitely a unique rig. Personally, it would kill me to spend almost triple the cost of the vehicle just to get it to me. Glad to see that it is actually in really good shape and doesn’t have any major issues. One small leak should be easy enough to diagnose and repair. Good luck finding parts though lol 😆. Again, awesome vehicle and a great find.

[@johncostello2948]

I love old crappers like this. Wouldn't think twice about off roading it having it as a budget thrash-wagon. Wouldn't buy a 70k Jeep or 100k Land cruiser for offroading...would worry about denting.

[@DarrylWilletttoy4rn85]

Please keep it stock. Tune up, fix the transmission leak, and fix the fuel gauge. A little clean up and you're done.

[@DarrylWilletttoy4rn85]

@TEXOCMOTP Keeping it as original as possible is key, I think. It's the only one of its kind that is drivable in the whole US. Any fixes should be done the way it would be done in Russia. That keeps the character. Of course, that's only my opinion. I have no problem with you or anyone else having a different opinion.

[@Zauerrr]

In older Russian engines, this white port can be used for self-diagnosis of the engine. There are two pins that can be connected with a piece of wire. And when the ignition is turned on, the check enzhen lamp will start blinking. The number of these blinks will indicate the error number. A description of the problem can be found at this number on the Internet.

[@kitvickrose]

I love that Buhanka. I wish I could lay my hands on one too. Good luck with it, and make many more videos of it, especially off road, showing the new trucks how to run properly.

[@kingharryannis]

Back in 1986. I was working in West Germany. A german college had one that had a camper conversion with pop top like the vw westfalia. Would love one of those vans. Russians build solid well designed things

[@tom_hoots]

Always extra points for "dog in the video." Great fun, Andre!

[@КонстантинТолоконников-е3м]

Awesome review! Thank you! as modern Russians we also cant understand how is it even possible to make a car with such a quality for so many years. I suppose the assembly line is still Soviet and all the details have so much play, so workers just throw parts into it. Soviet ones were better, some of them are still alive, but new come out already rusty from the factory! You need to preserve at least the lower part of body if you want it to have a long life :) This thing rattles a lot, but if you are a good mechanic it can go FAR!

[@billjamison2877]

Andre, that is a great fun vehicle! I'm sure you'll have a blast playing with it. Good for you!

[@samjohnson9894]

Charlie seemed thoroughly annoyed by your purchase decision. But he humored us like a champ.

[@EpicToadRage]

I saw a video where there was another one in California, so not the only one in the country. And, I've been working on importing one for myself as well.

[@n4zou]

I found a KMZ Dnepr MT-11 sidecar motorcycle that was imported from Ukraine in 1992 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ukraine needed funding for it's new government and asked the USA permission to sell them here in the USA, which was approved. The quality of these Motorcycles directly from the factory was extremely bad. The person that purchased the one a have never got it running property and no one would work on it here so it sat in his barn for 27 years. I purchased it and took it completely apart, ordered part's from Kiev Ukraine, and fixed or made part's I could in my shop. It took 2 months for the part's to arrive. While waiting I reworked the head's as all the valves leaked despite being new and I had a lot of other things to fix as well. I found out that my Dnepr problems were common and you would simply take the bike apart and reassemble after buying it new. I spent the winter of 2018/2019 getting it running and driving. It's actually a good motorcycle if you understand what it is. Dnepr motorcycles were originally made for the military while Ural Motorcycles were for civilian use. Dnepr motorcycles are built heavy with a top speed of 45 mph, which is common on all military vehicles. They are designed to haul 3 Solder's, their full kit, weapons, and ammo, and tow a 1/4 ton trailer or towed medium weight weapons such as an anti-aircraft machine gun. Most people think it's a Ural motorcycle unless they own a Ural and do they immediately know it's not a civilian Ural motorcycle, and that's when I get asked how I ended up with one here in the USA.

[@AgaiBagai]

About russian version of carfax: As i saw in first video, 200 000 km was registered on technical inspection. Believe me, Nobody looking on your mileage on technical inspection. 200 000 km it`s a bullshit. 114 000 km it`s correct mileage.

[@johndawalker]

We had a UAZ 469-b (31512) with same 2 tanks (yes, under driver seat it's the lever to change tanks) and 4x4 capabilities... UAZ it's made for unpaved roads only, not speed, like a tractor.... Well, maybe speed while climbing something.... Lol... UAZ love going slow and 4x4.... Thanks for the video, hope to see you driving the Buhanka again and again and again....

[@fretless05]

The thing made it to the garage, so it CAN'T be a total dud! :-D I love the old blue FJ-40 that was behind you in your little cutaway saying why you were at that garage. In the past, I had a '76 FJ-40 and a '69 FJ-55... I miss those trucks.

[@heresnofreename]

Hello! My congratulations to you, because you got really good sample. Regarding it's condition - it is really fine. The only thing, that you should pay attention - is Aftermarket Chinese led bar on roof and separate wiring with that small fuse, connected right to the battery clamp. Better to check it's reliability with electrician. And if you would like to improve your buhanka ( or sanitarka - second name of your particular model) driving abilities - is to order from Russia kit of custom shocks and differential locks (all part are ridiculously cheap and available in any pit of our country). And normally this car runs up to 70- 75mph on highway or good gravel road with no issues. Also highly recommend to install snorkel on it. In general, you got cult car. It's still in military and ambulance service. My dad was serving as military driver on similar ambulance 'sanitarka' van back in 80s, and it's the most popular transport in most northern regions or most distanced from civilization villages by far. Cos it's main advantage - that engine is in cabin. And you can make repairs inside even in -50, and usually it's possible to fix almost any malfunction in the field with few tools (always carry kit with you). In the end of all, this car is really nationally loved vehicle. You could type in search engine something like "buhanka arts". I really enjoyed your series about it, and wish you a good luck with this car! I also had a lot of emotion when we recently got an f150 raptor:) such a different car and history behind.

[@Marklin15]

It appears to be an older model van with an engine and exhaust from a 2005+ model. Russian market models didn’t start using fuel injection and catalyst in exhaust until 2005.

[@gantulgaganhuyag717]

It’s post 2000 model year with fuel injectors and “checkengine” and there is OBD. Transmission is korean since 2000

[@toobalicious]

I really look forward to you and Mr. Truck taking this up and down the Ike Gauntlet pulling a 7,000 Lb. trailer!

[@remraf72]

Fantastic comment ! Wouldn't that be fantastic, except change from a 7K load to something it can really handle - like a hot dog cart, haha, a small hot dog cart at that !

[@toobalicious]

@@remraf72 Revised! Make it a wooden Borscht & Tvorog Wagon, weighing about 700 lbs (including Vodka).

[@bobs12andahalf2]

It's not a towing vehicle :)

[@remraf72]

@@bobs12andahalf2 It was a joke. The context of the conversation in the comment section was about taking his cool van up the "Ike Gauntlet" torture test. It was all in the spirit of good fun and humor. People, relax ! Peace out man. Lol

[@bobs12andahalf2]

@@remraf72 you lost me there, I was replying to the original comment here, not to your reply

[@TheScoundrel70]

Honestly, I really love these Ba-bus-kas! Hopefully, you can get all the little issues sorted out and learn all it's quirks and strengths. I suspect there are many of both.

[@BBossman1]

Easily the most interesting vehicle on TFL. Since its not a museum piece and drips with "charm", it begs for a custom build with a modern US drivetrain and electrical system upgrade.

[@redlinearroyo847]

I think a Russian 4x4 would be ideal for the rural foothills of California. 4wd for the brief snow flurries and for going on muddy trails. It's not very powerful but I wouldn't drive to fast up here anyway. I can't think of many places where I'd go faster than 45 mph.

[@JohnDoe-ox5ni]

Make sure you have the manual wheel hubs disengaged as well as the 4x4 before you go on the highway as you will eventually wreck the transfer case. And if you don't disengaged the front hubs it will be horrible to drive on the highway as well as giving terrible gas milage .and get some slightly taller side walled road based tyres will increase the speed and mpg significantly. You could keep the grippy tyres on the roof rack for when things get really knarly as I doubt they are probably not designed for anything above 45 mph sustained cruising. But don't mix up tyre sizes aspect ratios around as the van as it will probably knacker the transfer case if you engaged the 4x4.Looks like it will make a great fun day van and off road camper .I'd fit a snorkel .well you never know ?certainly looks more comfortable to drive than a old school Landrover .very cool .don't know if you can get stop leak fluid oil for transmissions .like you can for engines .iv used Granville the stop leak formala in engines with a worn crank seals ( the oil leak will cause clutch slip) .with great success over the years as it rejuvenates the neoprene or rubber seals . it has dried out through sitting or age .also I swear by lucas transmission oils .iv packed out a leaky back axle with red heat resistant grease or JD corn grease before now and seemed to stop the leak and never got hot .maybe iv been lucky?certainly not original .but some of this snake oil works well enough to keep a old worthless junker going for years when otherwise the car would not be economicly viable to get it repaired at a garage .

[@kclamer]

Cant wait to see how this thing offroads!

[@jimmy1395]

UAZ started offering fuel injected engines somewhere in the late 90s, but also UAZ continued to offer carburetted engines till the mid 2000s.

[@NineCylinderDiesel]

The styling of those is fantastic

[@ryanhessler8966]

Andre, I've seen other comment on wanting to see you in a matching Adidas track suit and this is the vehicle you should drive while wearing it! Awesome purchase for sure

[@freezor80]

That thing is so unique in America and Soviet/Russian/Easter European vehicles are so unknown over here that it absolutely fascinates me. I love the ultra rare more than the ultra cool any day. I saw a Honda Beat at a cars and coffee once and it was the most interesting car there since I had never seen one in person.

[@daviddowling9830]

Charley’s level of excitement is off the charts,calm down dude.😆

[@kaulquappensocken]

This video is more insightful than the one before dealing with the loaf-of-bread, great.

[@jaywho476]

Forget the ridiculous Ruskie van, Charlie is the real deal. Smart and smooth.:-)

[@ДинисХасаншин-ю8щ]

Андрюха красава.. так держать. поздравляю с покупкой отличной буханочки))

[@dodgydruid]

You need now an equally tough no nonsense Vostok Amphibia to go with the van, I own a Reliant Robin MK2 and this UAZ is the ONLY vehicle I would consider letting my Reliant go for as I love these rickety ol' Soviet beasts lol

[@МаксимСтрачилов]

Какая конфетка, однако. Такое состояние машины считается отличным! Вы бы видели рабочую буханку моего тестя, в которой тормозить надо как в мультфильме про Флинтстоунов))))

[@innasysueva6844]

😂 Автомобиль только для мужчин, как мне кажется... Вряд ли я на нем справлюсь... КПП ... Механическая одним словом. Состояние на видео - это что-то... И, я уверена, это не прелел ...

[@PavelLGUA]

You can use GAZ to ODB adaper, ore just fit OBD -II connector to this van. They use ISO 9141 (k line wire). So it is really easy to fit OBD-II connector

[@dalejones4322]

Really cool unique vehicle Andre. I look forward to all the future videos with it.

[@severusalexander8567]

I'm not gonna lie that thing look awesome

[@chuckhaugan4970]

My Grandma spoke of how much she loved her ZAZ 968, how it would go anywhere: rain, snow, mud, it didn't matter.... But her Lada, she drove once she was stationed in Kiev, was a total pos. One thing the Soviets did right was once something worked, they didn't mess with it for a decade or two..... But all cars, unless they were Volga's or ZIL's were made for the average guy to repair, in the middle of nowhere, with a few wrenches and select couple of spare parts. I wish all manufacturers would get back to that. Life was so much easier when I owned a Dodge with a 225, slant 6, and I could walk into any auto parts store, get my part, slap it on in the parking lot and drive off.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

In Soviet Russia, Van Life's You! Awesome rig Andre!

[@JohnSmith-rw8uh]

not that lame joke again

[@akim2007p]

Great, I learnt about Bukhanka and Keeps, now I feel great. You guys should start learning some Russian and visit UAZ related websites in Russian. Most of the issues of UAZ already discussed and you will find really creative and cheap solutions for any technical issues. I am sure you can even order original parts if you need and part will cost you less than the cost of delivery 🤣

[@johngrodski4158]

That's it Andre, now I want one! Very cool

[@Lostparadise1776]

I've always loved the look of those. Didn't realize there weren't any in US. You must be near my old hometown Boulder, now in Broomfield. Hope I get to see it on the road soon.

[@gungadinn]

It's said imitation is the best form of flattery. The Soviets copied Harley Davidson, as Harley's don't leak oil, they mark their place on Earth. Depending on the width of the truck, you might do some research to find a 4X4 truck of the same width and eventually swap the axles over to get better gearing as well as disc brakes. Also a steering stabilizer shock would help with the lane wandering. Still a unique vehicle to be seen in the USA. Almost like some of the Japanese mini trucks. The best part is that it presently drives, so a roadside assistance policy should be in your future, as the cost of the policy is less than the first tow. As for the door locks, remove all of the lock cylinders and take them to a local locksmith and have them all re-keyed to a single key. Chances are they use a standard key pin used in American locks. It's not that expensive to re-key, plus you can have additional keys made at the same time.