Mondeo Mk3 ST220 Mirrors, Vectra Roof Tinkering Vlog

[@tonywilliamson2435]

We're such a throw away society, good for you keeping the car and mending it!

[@billywhizz98]

I totally agree with you regarding the Vectra you know the history and condition even doing the head gasket will still be cheaper than buying a replacement car

[@petetheresellerandscrapper849]

Sharon don't blame you wanting to keep the Vectra I love mine aswell nice and comfortable to drive always reliable nothing fancy and won't rot out like a Mondeo lol

[@retrorestore]

Haha Peter

[@chrisross-smith4358]

Well done Martin and Sharon for keeping the Vectra. It was and still is a great car, if my memory serves me correctly it won car of the year. I ca understand why Sharon loves it. I have friends who love theirs. Looking forward to the head gasket removal vid. My favourites are when your repairing/replacing parts in cars. Excellent...

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisarrowsmith7683]

hi martin its people like your self keeping older cars on the road is the reason we have classics keep it up its grate to see

[@retrorestore]

Its a hobby too Chris, I enjoy doing it.

[@sdone7672]

Good vlog Martin !! One owner car, can't blame Sharon for wanting to keep it, plus a head gasket change on the Vectra will make good content. 👍😀

[@adriangavan]

love watching yours and garys vids good work matey

[@retrorestore]

Glad you like them!

[@williams8891]

I have a opel vectra c 1.6 had a head gasket problem, and paid a mechanic to fix it, it's working fine now. So please keep the vectra c and keep it going.

[@neilashman7794]

It's good to mend stuff and keep it going. I have just put my 2002 Volvo V70 D5 back on the road. It needed a new clutch and flywheel, engine mounts, timing belt and water pump. Second hand parts included a turbo (£42 from eBay, works fine!) Intercooler, wheel bearing and alternator. The rear suspension needed a complete rebuild and new springs plus shocks. Financially I would have to say it's a waste of time but it passed the mot and drives really well. At 200k+ miles it should last another 100k now. Better the devil you know!

[@roryg8704]

Haha she is naughty Sharon isn't she haha! Lovely video Martin and looking forward to more Vectra videos and bathroom videos as well

[@david1976aful]

Thing to remember, Martin, some people can’t help but say stupid things. Why would you scrap a perfectly good car that just needs a bit of work doing to it, that you will be doing yourself and will only cost you the cost of the parts? Some people just don’t understand that it also provides you with content for your channel. Keep up the great work, glad to see you’re all safe and well.

[@retrorestore]

You got it Dave. Common sense really.

[@paulp96275]

Love the one you know stands you in great stead in many things 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@paulstir]

Great banter between you both even after all those years very impressive Martin 👌😁👍

[@retrorestore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adammcallister2260]

Tip for the head lining, get a drill brush and use that to get the remainder of the head liner foam off. I did my whole head lining in about 5 minutes on a ‘97 Calibra

[@karlwood2268]

Very interesting videos as always Martin. Before going to the hassle of doing the head gasket on your Vectra, try putting some K Seal in the cooling system. I’ve used it on my own Vectra C 1.8 and also on an Astra H 1.4 that was losing a litre of coolant a week when I bought it. I added some K seal to the cooling system and within a few days all coolant loss had stopped completely. Used it on a few other cars over the years, all successfully.

[@garyclifton2797]

Nice fix I had a old volvo,740,2,3 had it 12 years all I spent on it was tyres but my maters always saying get rid it's old but it past every mot first time till oil pump went then I let it go ,

[@bastianfromkwhbsn8498]

Looking forward to watch the upcoming Vectra videos 👍

[@retrorestore]

Coming soon!

[@Cavalier_Steve]

I like that your repairing the Vectra one of the last proper GM cars I will look forward to the head gasket change, should be straight forward enough.

[@thecaptain5990]

Recently found your channels, absolutely brilliant content and humour. Keep up the tinkering

[@retrorestore]

Thank you very much!

[@aaronhajzyk]

Well done Martin that’s a loverly car you have

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Aaron

[@normsmowers4758]

Good fix Martin keep em coming mate 👍

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@cliveharmsworth2894]

Thank you Martin, I wanted to see if the glue dried clear.

[@davidbray6515]

A car is worth what its worth to you martin as long as sharron likes it and you know the history

[@andy_v4443]

good stuff martin, looking forward to the head gasket job

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@robstahl2531]

Hi Martin,another 'episode',with added humour...good stuff !....I occasionally have a similar 'sticky left hand mirror' with my Jag (its kept usually under/next to a bush,allowing all sorts of crap to enter it ).......on mine.,if you push the whole mirror forwards,it exposes a little 'hole'....so then I spray some WD40 in...work it in a little... and it cures the problem for a good period of time (prob. a year or so)......not sure if this would work on a Mondeo...but maybe worth a try...take care....

[@retrorestore]

Good tip Rob, I think its a common thing on most remote mirrors during the big freeze lol

[@alandykes2519]

Great video Martin gary is wearing all tools out first lol so his stays brand new in the box 👍👍👍👍

[@retrorestore]

You got that right

[@ashleyscobbie3171]

Laughed so hard when you said crapit man's cars here 🤣

[@haydenuk02]

Great work and can’t wait to see what’s in store next . Thanks for sharing the content with us stay safe and take care

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@haydenuk02]

@@retrorestore No problem 👍

[@TheDaftApple]

I agree with you with the veccy, then 1.8 engines are great, well worth saving.

[@steveball1909]

Lucky you found that screw you dropped, often the car tyre is the first to find it and hisses to let you know. 😜

[@bendude6748]

That’s how I found my wheel arch liner screw 😂

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Poor Gary, but that nick name is hilarious ! 😂

[@kieranbaker4213]

Can't believe people were telling Sharon to get a new car, I'd still consider that modern, driving a 2001 myself! Guess that's the throw-away society we live in these days. As you said, if you like a car, you pay out to get it what ever it needs.

[@s23bho38]

Happy Days! 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@christophermason1574]

Martin when you do the roof lining use high temperature glue, I done mine in my zafira about 4 years ago, first time I used standard spray adhesive and within about 2 hot days it was sagging again, redone it with high temperature spray adhesive and it's still looks new now, if you need any advice let me know, I'm just like you, a DIYer not a professional.

[@retrorestore]

I've already got it. The stuff I used in the previous vid is high temperature roof lining adhesive

[@paulbond1666]

When doing the head check with a straight edge that the block is flat do the same with the head we have had plenty of vauxhalls with warped heads and blocks common as do do also check around exhaust valves and seats as these also crack and cause water into exhaust

[@paulbond1666]

Ford rs 2016 was common for warped blocks and cracking around water liners

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Martin I am looking forward for you doing Sharon,s car cylinder head gasket I am from South Africa

[@bakerloobadboy]

The perils of parenthood. My son does the same so if ever I can't find my tools I just look in my auxilary tool kit (loosely referred to as my sons company van)

[@Suzukits]

Love the channel Martin, great content ,one of my favourite channels ,,,all the best buddy Don’t do what I did to my Mrs roof lining on a discovery years ago !! I got the staple gun out on it ,job done lol

[@retrorestore]

Haha, nice one lol

[@dodgydruid]

From experience with Rover SD1 and 800/Montego headlinings, if you can get the shell out makes the difference and I can't remember the name of the glue I used but you put it on and used an iron on a medium heat and no steam and worked out from the centre and trimmed off any offcuts after using a glue to make a little lip on the edge on the inside and should be a lasting repair. Using a black cloth or velour hides a lot of sins too. Having it out on your front room floor with plenty of room makes it an easier job than trying to do it on the open ground.

[@retrorestore]

That comes in the next vid Ian.

[@SteviRides]

looking forward to the head gasket videos!

[@baldanddangerous1572]

nice one martin ,all the best stay safe...................dougie

[@retrorestore]

You too Doug.

[@castleman7300fx]

Love the colour of your motor 👊

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@imessad57]

Nice vidéo👍as everytime. How can I check my overboost on my 2002 Mondeo Ghia di 115cv ? Thx

[@davidvickers9029]

Nice to see Gary let you work in is shed Martin, Ha Ha

[@davidbray6515]

Just bought my self a 64 reg mazda 3 martin and had the same problem with one of the mirrors wouldn't fold in rang mazda but in the mean time it just started working by its self it must be the frost like you said

[@retrorestore]

Yes, Gary's does it sometimes when its frosty but I have the spare mirror now lol

[@wheel-lee]

it takes a brave man to rebuild a mirror and all the trim before you test it.. Phew it only works

[@retrorestore]

I'm hard core lol

[@BrewabitRick]

Tidy informative vid 👍

[@tedvegas5586]

Love your work . It'll be great to see you doing a restoration on a honda 70

[@retrorestore]

Maybe one day!

[@guyhorner8165]

Martin, Shaz is right, that Vectra is a great car dont get rid.

[@retrorestore]

Absolutely

[@louisjames1062]

What is it with Vauxhall’s and head gaskets.. the only modern car that still has 1970s engine issues. The 1.4t is horrific. Yours is worth saving tho and good content

[@samhumphreys1556]

Sharon should buy a VXR Vectra to match the ST Mondeo

[@vdubs6068]

Great Vid Martin 👍

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@petefroud5308]

Good job there . Tell parrot man double rent .

[@markellis4229]

My Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 8v engine What’s in my Vauxhall Viva HB the Head gasket Went in between 2and 3 Cylinder but its a easy fix

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Great vid, cheers

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@andycousins5016]

Has the roof lining gone over the winter period or for some time u need a lock on the log cabin lol good vid as always

[@dodgydruid]

Both my daughters know never to touch tools and they would have to show me what they want to do and I would find the tool or just end up doing the job as I don't lend my tools, even if Jesus knocked on the door asking for a lend of a screwdriver I would be "Hmmm nope" as too many times a "lend" has become a loss lol

[@Liam....]

Chuck a bottle of steel seal in it, only about 30 quid a bottle and if it doesnt work you get your money back.

[@chrisgray2686]

another great video martin :)

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@robertbills4290]

Hi Martin great video as always I'm really interested in the cover removal I've got a 2000 plate Rover 75 with bullet mirrors if you or any of you subscribers know how to remove these covers I'd be really happy to know because I scratched mine on a gate and it needs removing so I can repair and paint it I don't fancy trying to take it off and end up breaking it cheers Martin Rob

[@retrorestore]

A subscriber might know Rob.

[@robertbills4290]

@@retrorestore cheers Martin

[@audioorigami]

FAB!!

[@peetjepoo]

I can feel the love !!!! LOL!!!!!!

[@medievilassassin]

Need to do the headlining on my signum

[@retrorestore]

Very similar problem.

[@andyclifford5610]

Squatters rights 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cross6617]

You can buy a clip kits to peg this up on ebay

[@retrorestore]

Not really a proper job though, ive re lined it now.

[@nedloh17]

Hey Martin, you got a new kettle ?

[@retrorestore]

I don't think so.

[@justdoit3456]

Mr Martin lol I seen Garry nicking your sockets and your spanner’s 🔧 are gone down to scrap it man shed haha he gonna rob your channel soon he will be bk soon 😂 👍

[@teecee90]

"Thank god for that..."....hahaha. Unbelievable!

[@VSTV1993]

What happened to the Signum? Did i miss something on that?

[@retrorestore]

Jimmy has it.

[@VSTV1993]

@@retrorestore still going strong then 👌

[@liamwoodcock5417]

Has the timing belt been changed on the car since you have had it .

[@retrorestore]

It was done around 60,000, its done 103,000 now

[@robertsmith5525]

You have to also consider the cost to replace a vehicle isn’t cheap and you don’t know what you’re getting for sure

[@greggkuzila7513]

It's nice to have a son that respect your tools why don't you just build him a box for his own tools so he won't screw around with yours

[@owenthomas6731]

Why are you doing the head gasket when it don’t need doing

[@retrorestore]

It will need doing shortly.

[@owenthomas6731]

@@retrorestore what makes you say that

[@retrorestore]

@@owenthomas6731 Check out my previous vid.

[@rambop8925]

🤔👍🤔👍

[@themowerman]

Stop stroking it Gary it's not a cat.. I nearly split my milk.. I can run your channel as well lol unbelievable

[@retrorestore]

He thinks he's taking over KZbin lol

[@themowerman]

@@retrorestore bless him lol

[@kellytaylor3134]

Scrap it mans for the brakes look like theve been stuck on red brakes tell tale

[@williammcgowan6687]

if the car was mine i would keep it and do work on it afdter all you know the history of the car why get shut of it when it can be fixed

[@a11csc]

roll on more work on sharons car