Jaguar XK150 Restoration EP10

[@jononeil500]

What a great series of videos! Very educational and entertaining as well. Thank you, Richard, for sharing with us your world.

[@richardcreaser308]

I am enjoying watching you work so much. I have a tip that was passed on to me by an old hand. I was having a lot of trouble in getting the air out of a motorcycle braking system. He made sure that the master cylinder reservoir was topped up & pulled the brake lever on, fastening it back to the handlebar with a zip tie. He told me to leave it like that overnight. The next morning I removed the zip tie. All the air had gone & the brake lever felt really good.

[@jianoconnor8414]

Awesome to see over your shoulder Richard Michael . Terrific work, and saving a great machine !!!

[@matto9734]

This will come out better than new. What a joy seeing you proceeding to accomplish that beauty.

[@jagvette1]

Hey Richard great to speak to you the other day, I know I am sick I keep watching your video's :), You always ask for tips and I am not sure If I have shared this with you before, BUT when putting the bleed nipple in on the calipers its a good Idea to put PTFE tape on the thread, making sure not to block the holes, then when you're bleeding the brakes it's impossible to suck air in around the nipple.

[@johndavey72]

We're all enjoying the privilege of sharing your passion and knowledge and you're in seventh heaven ! What's not to like ! Just watching you at work is a masterclass Richard . It's obvious this is second nature to you Richard , wonderful ! And yes , l was slightly disappointed when the 4 pots went on but as we all know the customer is always right ! Loved the "e"types ! For some reason l convinced myself that yours was a '62 ! .....old , blind and deaf ! Thanks Richard .

[@mickannieobrien2803]

Fantastic restoration Richard, love your work. cheers from Down under.

[@Quinndiver]

Richard - amazing. I've restored a 68 XKE and am 95% done on my 1980 MGB... maximum respect for your attention to detail. I'm in Toronto, its a bit too far or i'd by popping by for a cup of yorkshire tea with you and your Dad. Hurry up with the next episode....

[@richardwhatton1249]

She is looking fantastic, well done and kind regards, Richard.

[@scottgriggs2596]

Fantastic! I would love to drive the tired, original car back to back with the thoroughly-restored car you’re building. On the other hand, I think I might want to park it in my living room and admire it as artwork.

[@lehacata]

I have just "wasted" the whole day watching your series and I don't feel ashamed! 🙈Great work! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@gazzafloss]

Lovely work Richard.

[@regsparkes6507]

Most enjoyable to watch at around 4:00 am,, when insomnia has me wide awake. No, these videos do not make me sleepy, but instead, give me the basis for very pleasant dreams when sleep does come.. These videos of Richard's are so very very interesting. Thank you again Richard.

[@adamcampbell-jones7621]

Attention to detail is astounding !

[@peterfeltham5612]

Richard,brilliant as usual,I'm an addict to your series.

[@estpst]

Like the attention to detail, and craftsmanship

[@petemorgan1019]

Allways a pleasure. Looking forward to more.

[@U_ever]

its a real pleasure to get to watch an artisan like yourself work at his craft. Splendid work sir!

[@STANLIZ4]

Love your appreciation of the engineering/thought processes of men, no longer with us, who wouldnt have lived exotic lives but created something so respected over 70 yrs later. (Coventry Auto Components just down the road from me too!) Xks, the Bugattis of the 50s!

[@michaelscott4766]

Beautiful work as always.

[@simoncarney9944]

I don’t know how I missed the notification but I was super excited to see it today! Great work Richard, I love your attention to detail and your craftsmanship. It’s going to stop on a sixpence now! Looking forward to the unveiling of the cylinder head.

[@barrieonions3078]

Thank you for the great detail and build. Regards Barrie

[@Nigel999]

I’m super enjoying this already 😀 and I cannot believe how fast the last 28 minutes flew by !

[@brianparkinson1594]

Super job, looking good!

[@stephenholland5930]

Fantastic work, Richard. She's coming along great.

[@justinmueller9579]

Brilliant, in fact hollee!

[@cramiro71]

I absolutely agree brakes are a work of art. Your job too. Always nice to see

[@1ocean515]

Remarkable engineering for the day. Well done. 👍👍

[@simeonwootton8708]

'Bloody brilliant'. Love it!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was absolutely fascinating to watch! what skill you all have! Wonderful just wonderful!

[@nigelbreese1284]

Great work Richard, one tip with the replacement brake light switch. They can fail pretty quickly, I think it’s sng that do a premium quality one which is supposed to be much better regards Nigel

[@ormmeford2204]

This is so great!

[@TRHOG]

My dad had a 66 E-Type convertible with a V-12 in it. I’d kill for one of those!!!!!!

[@smacdougall100]

Super workmanship & video (as usual 😊) Richard, thx very much!

[@jfrorn]

Love it, as always...

[@shanehnorman]

Lovely work, as usual. Surprised the timing cover doesn't seem to have a gasket, though.

[@The_Automobilist]

Hi Richard, thanks for sharing the E-Type and the Carmel/Montery stuff. I am always amazed at your level of knowledge on all those one offs from Italy. My XK150 - you know the BAT-one - was actually bought in Monterey - which brings me to the question how is this 150-Project going? Can't wait to see you test driving! You'll get some spider webs soon! Chris

[@calbob750]

To me the XK 150 is the XK to own.

[@Mike.Howard]

26:26 - For a moment I thought your Dad had been on the Boddies again!

[@michaelkelly8955]

Great job.

[@gordierock4106]

Very informative thank you! Cheers

[@johnwillis9534]

From the UK, respect.

[@graham6229]

Hey Richard, you are on the job all the way mate. No gasket on the chain cover ? And what brilliant engineering on those rear brakes. Love your greasing brush BTW.

[@davidwollangk178]

So Mr. Owen, when are you going to finish this thing. I can't wait to see it charging down the road!

[@stevefreeman1211]

Hi Richard, Great episode again, really enjoying your coverage of the rebuild. Can I pass comment on the back axle piping. The brass ' T 'piece fitted I think is the wrong type, it should be the one "without" the built in flange ie the one with the hole going through the T. This then makes the connections lie flat and makes the pipe from the right hand road wheel follow the contour of the diff housing. This eliminates the pipes crossing. The flex then feeds into the front of the 'T' which will aligne it better with the chassis connection. Cheers Steve.

[@jamesbott2708]

Hope you didn't forget the small oil filter thimble that lives in the oil supply to the timing chain tensioner as its not mentioned in the video.

[@jacobstein7179]

Great solution 'till you need brake pads, maybe buy some extras and mill them? Shame the kit doesn't fit to begin with. Great video as always though!

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this Richard Michael Owen: Hold my beer

[@johnnymartin6847]

Not worried about pre-soaking the main bearing cork gasket in oil first?? Project is looking good Richard.

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Superb work as usual. On my 'junk' 150, that I have owned since 1976, I have done similar to this but not on your level,. I found the 'Automec' cunifer brake pipe kit had no faults. I have overhauled the compete original 1957 brake system with new seals and added a reservac tank. I have retained the round pads and FYI the system works remarkably well considering its age. I did add the later hydraulic reservoirs with level switches connected to interior warning light,just in case, for safety sake. I have done similar to the engine but of a Mk10, that I shoe horned. I do remember a conical strainer behind the hydraulic chain tensioner. I am assuming the original 150 does not have this?

[@allanconnor1013]

When I win the lottery I'm going to visit Richard with my cheque book and I'm not taking my wife.

[@Quinndiver]

Take my wife... please

[@graham6229]

Ill join you.

[@regsparkes6507]

As much as I like these Jaguars, if I won the lottery I'd ask Richard and his Dad, to build me an Austin Healey , my dream car, since I was a teenager,..more than a couple of years ago!

[@allanconnor1013]

@@regsparkes6507 No argument, one of each and many more. A 4.5 litre Bentley?

[@regsparkes6507]

@@allanconnor1013 Absolutely!

[@adrianryan1975]

Mintex brake pads are great Expensive but good

[@robertsalanon2909]

The perfect works !!

[@JHDC1959]

I think you have the small red prisms on top of the fenders above the side lights the wrong way round. The flat perpendicular surface should be facing the rear to indicate to the driver the lights are on.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

That engine has a sexy looking bottom end!

[@allanrichards6448]

Interesting to see the copper fuel line. Was the original Jag line copper? I ask because a good few years ago I though I would upgrade the fuel line on my 65 Mustang to a fit and forget copper line. It was fine until a really hot UK summers day and then the car would just not run as the fuel was vaporising in the line. I changed it back to a heavy grade rubber type line and it was fine. I also agree that upgrading to good disc brakes is the way to go having driven a car with drum brakes in modern traffic.

[@tompadberg336]

Your videos are excellent and I really enjoy them for the details you give. Can you please advise your source for the gold plated Dunlop brake calipers. Are they new or rebuilt-resleeved and replated? They look great and keep the original look which I am seeking to do on my e type. I appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

[@williamretallick7430]

Your good!!!!!!!

[@Drumskankidge]

Very nice

[@parrotraiser6541]

Will it be an authentic Jaguar restoration if it doesn't leak something, typically oil? Would it be wohwhile making a jig to bend those lines around the brake calipers? It would depend on how many jobs come in with the same layout, I suppose.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

The owner is going to have problems fitting replacement pads on the front brakes as they'll always have to have them milled down to fit?

[@philipberry6477]

Project looking first class. Your series 1 E coupe is perfection, but the XK-150 coupe has a certain presence. No-one could argue the sensibility of subtle but important front brake upgrade as the 150 is quite a heavy car and modern drivers don’t understand the importance of sufficient following distance. Guess I was luckier fitting the bronze brake pipe kit I got from Guy Broad as it went together very well. Did you not think fitting stainless steel sleeves to the brake callipers and master cylinders was worth it? There is also a bigger bore clutch master cylinder available which makes a big difference in operating the rather recalcitrant Moss gearbox.

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Yes I'm on round pad and it's not bad at all when in tip top condition. Yes think ahead.

[@johna1160]

22:30 So, Canadians actually do drink Canada Dry! Haven't had any in a long time. Remember my mother giving it to me as a mild curative for an upset stomach.

[@davidj4662]

Like everything in Canada, it's owned by Americans.

[@ClassicCarCave]

Richard, Great video, Can i ask again do you know what the hole in the rear of the floor pan behind the drivers seat is for ? Cheers Dave

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Dave good to hear from you. It really did help me install the hand brake bracket. There are two plugged off holes near that location too.

[@philipberry6477]

Access for original jack positioning.

[@markxl]

I think there is no harm in upgrading braking systems - in fact quite the reverse.

[@philtucker1224]

I can feel the car’s faint pulse begin to strengthen as the Prince kisses the sleeping beauty ....

[@johnforest8364]

the core plugs should be left as flat as possible to prevent them popping out ,as happenedto me ,work the from the outside in to the cente r by hitting with a dolly

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Ha,I once had a rear one at the back of the block on a 420 pop on me. Sudden loss of water and head gasket gone!

[@192bobf]

You need to make captions available on your videos from the start pleas!

[@MandG80439]

Will the owner need to machine the front brake pads each time he/she replaces them?

[@deviljelly3]

Lovely, thank you....

[@jeffreyprice773]

Didn't see a you fit the front cover gaskets.

[@brianmelville1096]

Michael It may be that you are using a special type of Cadmium plate but i attach a note regarding possible effects of cadmium so please take care :- Why is Cadmium Plating Banned? Cadmium is a highly toxic cumulative poison and an IARC Group 2A material (probable human carcinogen). Because it leaches easily, it is a frequent environmental contaminant from aircraft and engine washdown - XK150 rebuild is great, kind regards Brian UK

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Brian thanks for the note. Our cadmium is done with strict measures in place so the effluent is not leached into the local environment.

[@brianmelville1096]

Richard i was more concerned about you handling it with bare hands plus any dust inhalation (ie when cutting, drilling or heating of it should be avoided) best wear gloves, BTW I have an exact same model XK 150 3.8 SE FHC in Old English White in mint condition and can't wait to see how you fit the windscreen chrome trim as i have two new side trims to fit which daunts me, love to watch your skills and your friends - thanks for your reply best regards Brian @@RichardMichaelOwen

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

@@brianmelville1096 Yes. So dealing with Cadmium is a concern when grinding, blasting and heating up, I agree. I will do the windscreen in an upcoming video. Cheers!

[@brianmelville1096]

thanks Richard look forward to episode 11@@RichardMichaelOwen

[@rcpmac]

Hmmm... surprised there isn't a gasket for the timing chain cover.

[@philipgrant4127]

I did wonder that myself, maybe they don’t have one? The other thing I noticed was the brake pipe unions seemed tight into the brake pistons ?I would expect them to be finger tight for the first four or five threads.

[@philipgrant4127]

Oh I cut myself off, absolutely love these videos and a XK 150 is in my opinion the most beautiful car in the world, keep up the good work Richard.

[@dcallan812]

Not a bad daily drive. The bodywork and paint on this car are way over the standards of when it was delivered new, but tarting up and polishing the hardware underneath is in my mind 1 step not worth doing. 2x👍

[@johnwilliams-sc1vf]

why are you using the dunlop brakes they were not very good in the sixties ?

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Later XK's had square pads known as Quick Change. On the original round ones you had to disassemble the caliper to change. I have mentioned that even on original round pads they're not bad and I did always pass the UK rolling road brake MOT test. Used it today quite happily. Even up to late sixties many sports cars still had drums

[@johnwilliams-sc1vf]

@@adamskikijowski9139 I know but I drove E types in the sixties and when they were driven hard at high speeds they needed a lot of stopping and could not compare with stopping a Lotus Elan for instance

[@radboo4384]

Eek calipers. 😶

[@sosco22]

I can’t believe how poorly fitted those kits are.