I BROKE DOWN in My Clio V6! Late Night Rescue Operation

[@Shmee150]

We saw this one coming! It's never fun to get stuck at the side of the road, but what a result this turned out to be...

[@MadhavMaru]

Pleasure to have met you Tim! Hope your deliveroo dinner wasn't too bad

[@rob612]

Tim and the lads here a massive tip when your changing a coil again get a tube of Dielectric Grease and place a bit into the tube where it meets the tip of the spark plug it will help to make the coil last longer and to stop arcing

[@kinn1647]

Sell it, buy a Williams. It has 4 1/2 seats, better on the track and a lot more reliable. And looks better. Fold down rear seats. Easy to work on.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@kinn1647 Doesn't fit Tim's use case, he doesn't need 4.5 seats, and he rarely does track time and has much better cars for that. He made the right choice, plus coils can fail on any engine from time to time.

[@renewebsdale2719]

new chanel from you guys

[@tombittikoffer412]

Love seeing y'all being humans and just having crap luck like the rest of us!

[@mikolv21]

Kind of wild seeing Tim repair a 20 year old Clio on the side of the road at night in his Zenvo jacket. True car enthusiast

[@alexsam2630]

Which part of the repair did he actually do? Remind me...the iPhone holding?

[@jojjes3494]

@@alexsam2630 well someone have to be the supervisor i guess 😅

[@freepieanchipsgarage]

He didn’t repair it. He wouldn’t know where to start. Same went for the Mini he had.

[@freepieanchipsgarage]

@@jojjes3494 supervise what? He hasn’t a clue how to work on an engine.

[@Jasta315]

Pro tip. To identify a cylinder that is misfiring without the scan tool, start the car and unplug the spark plug wires one at a time. One of them will not make it run worse, that is your bad cylinder.

[@KasperStigaard]

Weirdly enough that's not actually the best way for these Renaults, there's some kind of engine management going on that makes it difficult to decipher which coil pack is bad. What you can do instead is pull the plug of the fuel injectors, that gives you a much better idea 😊

[@wadehampton4499]

also, if each cylinder has an individual exhaust manifold, the cold one is the duff one.

[@jamesoconnor1368]

the coil pack each side is one unit on these engines, so its impossible to unplug one cylinder at a time as theres only a connector on the end of all 3

[@danielmo3555]

I really appreciate the positive attitude you and shmeeteam always show on the platform. Solving stuff step by step, smiling to all kinds of bits and pieces. Thank you for bring these to us. It's not only about super car experience, but also the normal life.

[@StreetCarma]

Classic car driver here. If your collection is expanding torwards more classic cars you should really think about a flatbed as a Shmeemobile.

[@keithhedley1392]

I'm no mechanic but why did you not replace all the coil packs when the engine was getting rebuilt.good video again 👍🏻👍🏻

[@spandel100]

🙄

[@mrkiplingman]

because there on the side of the road they just needed to get the car working again.

[@keithhedley1392]

@@mrkiplingman he's just had the engine rebuild a few weeks ago I was asking why not change all the coil packs then was the car was in bits in a garage 🤷‍♂️

[@mrkiplingman]

@@keithhedley1392 good point

[@AhmedNaas]

To allow him to have content and a video on it... agree it makes no sense at all.

[@williamrogercummings277]

Excellent real life experience with an older restored vehicle. Good job, team, and fun for us.

[@kthanxlol]

Guys, appreciate you’ve got a video out of it, but you could’ve driven home and fixed that (in the warm) the next day without any issues. If you wanted to you could’ve even unplugged the injector to save the fuel being put into that cylinder. It’s only a fettled Laguna engine!

[@charliemacklin7017]

The shmuseum needs it own team van with tools, 5 seats and tea making for situations like this when the transit goes back to Msrt

[@ZinkUnofficial]

I love how the Clio on startup sounds like you’re pulling out a sword

[@123willbishop]

Lightened flywheel

[@mikeherbert7664]

About time Tim learnt a bit more about car repairs seeing he has so many cars

[@dariodelolmogarrido4045]

Your team are so bloody competent. How lucky you are to have those nice hard working lads.

[@cm-oo1td]

He only changed a coil pack 😂

[@gruunt4064]

Tim doesn't miss a trick , everyone else thinks RAC or AA and Tim thinks ..... CONTENT !!

[@westpole]

The clio was probably still on cloud 9 after Richard's admiration of it x)

[@corey4109]

Just wondering, what was the reason for not just replacing them all while you were already restoring it?

[@trigsretromotors]

Exactly what I was thinking?! Surely it made sense whilst the car was being rebuild to replace them all?

[@brianiswrong]

Future content baby 😇

[@bowlock9901]

@@brianiswrong You know ^^ ;)

[@gen2-x364]

Think I'd replace all the coil packs and start fresh. Then keep another six coil packs handy like you have there. When I purchased a low mile sedan back in 2021 I have been bringing my car up to what I call my standards. Coolant system flush,transmission system flush,brake system flush and a new set of tires all around. I like to know where a car stands when a car is new to me. Oil and oil filter changes at 3,500 to 4k miles I know some will say that's a waste but that's my insurance policy over the years and it's worked very well for me. New sparks plugs as well and my car only has 38k miles.

[@Rx37Legacy]

It wouldn't matter. These engines are, like he said known for eating up these ignition coils regardless of age. New ones probably do help for some time tho.

[@rcart1]

Me too, it leaves me feeling a strange sense of satisfaction

[@powerisback986]

Licence number speaks for itself, V6 FTA, Failed To Arrive 🥺😎

[@robertjabonski7518]

😂

[@hellogoodbyestaysavage6283]

🤣

[@stuartcochrane4004]

Others have probably said it but to find out which coil has went ping, start the engine and remove the power to each coil one by one. The one that doesn't make the engine stutter more is your bad coil!

[@AleksandarGospic]

Was there ever explanation how Tim knows or how he met Tom and Brad and how they got the Shmuseum job? I watch every video but I don't remember, maybe I'm just senile 😁I think it was mentioned once that Tim knew Tom before. Anyway they are just perfect for the job. They can run a car place, know cars, can do some mechanical stuff, they can shot and edit videos, not shy in front of the camera, have great personalities, we like them... so it is really cool how all that aligned, it is never easy to find ideal people for the job

[@spandel100]

I would like to know too.

[@danielheathcote5625]

Great videos - we all need a Tom and Brad when we break down!

[@turbotransport1566]

Fair Play Brad and Tom for the roadside assistance 👍

[@FAC321]

the little clio is an upstart , it will not bend to anyone's will and will do as it pleases 🙂

[@TheHoveringScotsman]

Always carry a spare coil or two, you can diagnose without the OBD reader by running the engine then disconnect one coil at a time, if the engine note doesn’t change you’ve found the defective coil. BTW a cheap amazon OBD reader is just as effective and only requires a smartphone.

[@rabbibaby]

Bravo, one of the best shmee videos in a while. Really enjoyed actual car content other than driving them around and shifting them in the barn.

[@sidrens1047]

I really think Tom and Brad should lead this channel as a double act, leaving Tim to focus on main channel. Tom and Brad do such an awesome job and amusing double act. Also prevents too much fatigue from the same person. Good to look forward to a video!!! ❤️

[@TheShmuseum]

Thanks so much!

[@SWR112]

I like it it’s like Tim showing what it takes to keep all these cars running, like a peak behind the Shmee150 curtain that everything is always brilliant when reality is nothing is. Millionaires get stranded at the side of the road too…

[@TreeGod.]

For sure, but Tim is also the main reason the shmuseum is a thing so him being on the channel makes sense. It’s his garage

[@sidrens1047]

@@TreeGod. I stated ‘lead’, it doesn’t mean Tim doesn’t appear. It’s just means as a viewer you don’t get so fatigued with the same person everyday. If you watched the old Top Gear (which is the king of car content) every single day at some point it becomes too much! I love Tim’s videos and think he is an incredible guy, however I don’t look forward to a video, like for example; Mat Armstrong who has the perfect balance. It’s not a negative criticism but an opinion of my experience, as a fan since Tim’s first video in 2010.

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

@@sidrens1047 did you watch other videos? It's very common with videos without Tim...

[@f1jr724]

Thanks for all the help Brad...🙈 Tom you smashed it 🔥

[@Sonderax]

Wont lie, i saw this coming sooner rather then later. Glad u guys had the gear and "knowledge" needed to fix it

[@QBDLettuce]

Slowly but surely becoming more mechanically familiar with the inner workings of your cars is always applaudable Glad you could get it sorted and be on your way.

[@SmashGhost]

"laudable"

[@marklee7545]

Top work guys and all credit to being prepared to get stuck in and fix it yourselves 👏

[@davidsmall7676]

Well done! You all deserve more credit than you give yourselves!😊

[@michaelsummerell8618]

Really does beg the question if Scott advised you they'll need doing, why the coilpacks weren't done whilst the car was being restored?

[@odono3095]

The van has to be a keeper,, fills in all the gaps ,, an all-rounder

[@carleverett7539]

This is why I love your channels, your content is so varied, I never know what's going to be coming up...one day a Zenvo comes home, another day a 20yr old hot hatch breaks down in a random street in the dark!! Can I also suggest you guys invest in a decent EDC torch at least... I can highly recommend Olights torches for the kind of job you did in this video.

[@scalibur56]

nice to see the reality side of the ups and downs! nice quick fix

[@bamboosho0t]

Yeah, keep tools on hand at all times. I spent 9.5 years on my Ford Sierra turbo and I always keep an “Emergency tote” with tools (sockets, spanners, extensions), gloves, a few spare bolts, nuts, washers, fuses and eventually coil packs when I convert it to coil-on-pack. You obviously can’t plan for everything, but that will help! Good work, mates!!

[@RomanEmptage]

I've been meaning to change my coil pack on my WRX but putting it off for a while. IF TOM CAN I can!!! inspirational stuff LOL

[@dougieirvine3980]

👏👏 nice one Tom, can see your genuinely pleased at yourself when it starts, ☺️☺️😁😁

[@Firleman]

This is why I love your video's/channel and everything! You also show us the bad sides, when something like this happens. Well done Tom for fixing the Clio while being non technical haha

[@joaopedrocerejeira1945]

Congratulations Tom…excellent Job!

[@ScottPC]

My mates Clio 1.2 of the same generation went threw crank sensors all the time to the point he had a glovebox full of crank position sensors and the exact tools to change them 😂

[@duncanworley4802]

Well done it makes a change to see that you can breakdown the vlog shows what happens when you own a clio v6

[@trevorockwell8764]

I know you can legally park there, but it looks a busy road, please put your hazards on and have a warning triangle for safety, and a high viz jacket the dark. 😮 especially if you are working on your car; don’t want anything to happen.

[@bestcrazyboy8487]

Take a day off 🥱

[@TheShmuseum]

You only need to use hazard lights if your vehicle is temporarily obstructing traffic whilst broken down etc. We were parked well out of the way so there was no need for hazard lights.

[@trevorockwell8764]

@@TheShmuseum yes, I wasn’t questioning what you ‘need’ to do, I do understand. I just worry about safety in things like this. You commented yourself about how fast the cars were going down the road. But obviously you were there and made your own assessment and I do respect that. It probably looks wise that it was on video to in person.

[@Simon-du7yx]

We all love a satisfying pop when we pul it off

[@alexh1218]

This is a cool video guys, I love that you lads can turn a bit of a crap time into a funny and enjoyable video, alls well that ends well!

[@alonzotheferrettamer7657]

He’s a clever guy Tom, your collection is in great hands

[@SRT40]

For interest, it's the engine compartment temperature that kills the coils. The right hand 'inlet' is actually also an 'exhaust', fans fire up when engine compartment temperature exceeds a noted temperature, usually when stationary. It's not a function of replacing 'old' ones and you're good, from new the car already had this 'characteristic', not refitting with valeo items seemed to improve the situation (increase the time gap...) The 'breakdown' is a little exaggerated, you can keep driving but do risk damaging the cat. I've completed many a journey in lumpy mode, or made it to a safer position at least. Telling a V6 owner to carry a spare coil, tools and Bluetooth obd2 reader is like telling them they'll need to fill up with fuel now and again... 😅

[@richardallsop5039]

Hello Again. Well done Clio recue team 'T&T' (Tim & Tom), I really did not think for one moment the 'team' would sort the problem. Excellent down to earth 'Supercar' ownership. Regards. RichardA.

[@johnhall8724]

This is one of the best car videos i have seen in a long time

[@ronaldwilliford301]

Shmee! all new coil packs on the clio

[@MYVT47]

I used to drive everywhere with a couple spare coil packs. Trial and error to find the right one. Eventually upgraded to Trophy coils -never had a problem after.

[@rexpayne7836]

Tim and Tom the toolmen saving the day.

[@Emillionaer]

Really cool seing the support van in action!

[@StewChicken42]

YES SHMEEBEES! I'm only 5 mins 16 in and this is so exciting! Such different content! I'm sorry it probably wasn't nice to be in that situation (and I hope you were safe), seeing this real side of your life/car life is goooooooooooood 😍 Hopefully you'll always walk with things that allow you to be prepared 😀

[@TheShmuseum]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@StewChicken42]

@@TheShmuseum I DID! Thank you! 😀

[@Hesus_]

You're demented

[@Diga784]

wow I am impressed, never ever did I see you doing a fix man.

[@DJJumpdancer]

I got a check engine light today for a few seconds for the first time ever ^^ I was sitting at a roundabout and the light came on and flashed a few time and by the time I could enter the roundabout it turned off and the car ran fine. My obd scanner told me I had a misfire on cylinder 2 and 3. I hope it doesnt happen again and I have some parts on their way out ^^

[@michealbrothers4457]

Thanks Brad's tools!!!

[@drivebyfuel]

Feels like it’s time for a shmee truck and trailer needed full time on the channel!

[@grantmail4112]

I owned mine from new... and even then a coil pack went after the 1st year.. which was around 6k miles. (which was under warranty) kept it for 3yrs until the warranty ran out and had no other problems except the clutch was getting close to being needed.. but sold it luckily before that was needed as I think Renault quoted me £900 to replace it. 👍

[@Stallzyx]

Well, so this is unfortunate timing but I guess part and parcel of ownership of one of these. I was just thinking today though about crash safety of certain older cars, and worried a bit about you guys in this and then this video appears. Thankfully it's just a break down. I still remember the old classic Mini breaking down from a switch getting knocked like it was yesterday

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

The Shmuseum Great Video I'm sorry to hear that Tim's Renault Clio V6s Coilpack went out and I think him and tom did a great job replacing it

[@carlstanland5333]

You should add a head-band flashlight (torch, sorry) to your tool kit and keep a torch in the car.

[@MezherA]

« Orange is generally OK » as you said on your last video when the service light comes on...

[@camshopland2165]

The van needs a LED LENSOR headtorch,perfect for breakdowns at night and wherever the user looks,it'll be illuminated

[@markhodge7]

Well done lads. This motorhead salutes you!

[@brucecameron6910]

Boom goes the cog score!

[@TheShmuseum]

🤣🤣

[@dav8388]

Just be glad that not one where you have to remove the intake plenum to get to the coils.

[@ajrmotorsport]

Had a laugh at the video! Done this job a few times over the years. As others have said, no need for a code reader, simply unplugging the other coils will quickly identify the one at fault. Also, 3.5L Clio V6 Tim....😂

[@lloydbellis7360]

Tim and Tom did it !!!! 👍👍👍👍.

[@geewilliams2178]

love that you wear a MoonSwatch. would love one of them

[@RabihSaadguitars]

Well that reminds me wy i keep a set of coils and an OBD reader in my BMW 328 E92. They are know to fail on the Bavarian... As inconvenient as it is Shmee, that was a good entertaining content..

[@KasperStigaard]

Nice that it was one of the easy ones, gets a bit more annoying when it's on cylinder 1-3👌

[@Vangent87]

Why are you leaving tools and coil packs in your car??? Just swap them now and be done with it, no more worries. It’s not like you don’t have the replacement packs.

[@mcwinter501]

Enjoyed this one a lot, well done guys 👏

[@hristohristov8787]

That's definitely Cumberland Avenue in Park Royal. Hope everything goes well for that little beast👍

[@faroukahmed5214]

The beauty of having spare parts of your cars most vulnerable problems

[@ashleygibbons1]

Move over AA! TT (Tim & Tom) are taking over!!!

[@Random67843]

Calmest way of breaking down, man ordered food straight away

[@StreetCarma]

The Clio turns out to be a content generator.

[@hellogoodbyestaysavage6283]

🤣

[@smithymaxxdcom]

Luckily it wasn’t a phase one. 3 of the packs if I remember correctly are a pig to get to! I ended up with a £400 pound bill to replace a £30 part😢

[@LondonCityEvents]

Always carry a decent torch 🔦 👌

[@rickposthuma]

Its not just the v6. My clio 1.4 from 2003 had the same thing. Really fun thing to happen at 3 am

[@velvetjones1856]

One of the joys of driving an older car - breakdowns.

[@bg22757]

I'm guessing some of them seemed in fine condition, but yeah I kinda agree.

[@maxreimann6734]

certified Renault moment

[@RustyBonnet]

If they are prone to failure, why did SG not just replace them when they replaced the other two? Preventive maintenance chaps., Preventive maintenance lol.

[@DCIROCK23]

@Shmee150 personally I will recommend go a head change it all, including spark plugs too just incase

[@RaptorFlyer3D]

Hate to say it Tim, but those brand new Shmee150 hi-viz vests that were in the boot of your car the other video would’ve been sensible attire, along with hazard lights and minimising standing in the road. Even a warning triangle or an amber warning beacon you can place in the road to warn other road users. I get it that none of the above is “cool” to have / use, potentially highlighting to passers by you’ve broken down, but you need to keep everyone safe. Especially so as you’d mentioned the fast driving there. Keep safe 👍🏻

[@TheShmuseum]

You only need to use hazard lights if your vehicle is temporarily obstructing traffic whilst broken down etc. We were parked well out of the way so there was no need for hazard lights. If we were in the middle of the road, then yes we would’ve taken further safety precautions.

[@Andyrmcculloch]

These are my favourite Schmee videos!

[@Gateawayaccount]

This car deserve more recognition, it soo underated than Civic...

[@CONCORDE444]

Looks like the warning service light has come back to bit you on the butt, got to love cars sometimes deciding at the most inconvenient times. we however still love them.

[@TheShmuseum]

We still love them, even if they can be nightmares!

[@CONCORDE444]

@@TheShmuseum yep tell me about it. my classic mini lost a cylinder on the way back from the london to Brighton run. Limped the car home over an hour or so. got it booked in and checked to find out that i had burnt out the exhaust valve on one of the cylinders.

[@bondy284]

Best to have your hazard lights on while parked on the side of the road in the dark.

[@robloxfan4271]

agreed or a parking light

[@ciaranbrady2592]

And park the van 20 metres behind. If someone crashed into the transit they were sandwiched in between

[@TheShmuseum]

You only need to use hazard lights if your vehicle is temporarily obstructing traffic whilst broken down etc. We were parked well out of the way so there was no need for hazard lights.

[@bondy284]

@@ciaranbrady2592 👍Better to be safe ( visible ) than sorry.....especially with cars ( black Audi ) speeding past.

[@HQBProductions]

As others have said, why did they not replace all of the coil packs when working on the car to get it prepared?? As for being stuck with a roadside repair, my biggest concern would be from unpleasant people stopping to cause trouble and ask for you phone, credit cards and watch! With the local community pharmacists delivering “groceries” in those quick Audi/ 1 series, that you were not surrounded was very, very lucky. Thank goodness you were alright Team. Now…replace all the other coil packs today!!! Check..test…wear a cheap watch just in case!!😱😬😬😬

[@oomstu]

I would have made the heading to this video "Tom earns his paycheck" :P

[@Joeybrigman]

Tom to the rescue. At least you was home country and not in the USA when something like this happens. Also tom needs a raise 😆

[@SWR112]

Burger in the Clio at the side of the road just feels so right. Burger at the side of the road in a Senna or SF90 people would be asking come on your better than this. Sad to see the wee Car sitting just as long as the black BMW or Audi passing weren’t waiting to see if the Car got left alone.

[@StewChicken42]

LOOK AT OLE TOMMY BOY COMING TO THE RESCUE! The true hero of the Shmuniverse, Sir Thomas. 😍 #GetHimAMic🎤

[@wadehampton4499]

Great video and well done by all concerned, especially Tom. But, given the time of day (night) and the speed of some of the passing traffic, why on earth were the hazard lights not switched on ? You got away with it this time but next time....?

[@GhulamAli-hg5jj]

There is only 1 Shmee... 1) Hears misfire 2) Stops & orders Deliveroo 3) Calls employees to come and fix Car

[@TravisHargiss]

We need to see this car on the ring.

[@Russell_G]

Yay! Tim and Tom did a thing!!!!