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Morris Minor Burnt Valve - how to diagnose, repair and do it yourself!

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idriveaclassic

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Күн бұрын

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@drfalcon4102
@drfalcon4102 11 ай бұрын
what ever happened to the Marina , that the engine was getting rebuilt?
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
We’ve got a MASSIVE Marina update coming next month. By the end of October you’ll be like ‘no more of this car thanks’ 😂😂😂
@leer798
@leer798 11 ай бұрын
Was just about to ask the same :)
@martinhobson3545
@martinhobson3545 11 ай бұрын
And me… I miss Marina content I thought her engine blew up…? Great to see Kevin… I learn something every time he’s on
@Peter-oz8ec
@Peter-oz8ec 6 ай бұрын
A series engine. So simple to work on and so simple to diagnose any problem within a minute or so. That’s if you’re trained and qualified to do so. ( worn bores and rings = burning oil which = carbon build up. Which = burnt valves.
@johnpritchard2772
@johnpritchard2772 11 ай бұрын
Hello Steph and Kev, how wonderful to see an "old school" mechanic go through the simple proceedure of re-fitting the cyclinder head, and getting the settings (head tourqued and valve clearences) done - as per the book!! I lernt my trade (mechanic) the same way, slowly and shurley so that confidence is gained for the next time! Looking forwards to the next video. Best wishes from Lincolnshire
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your lovely feedback John! Great to get feedback from somebody in the know x
@michaeltreadwell777
@michaeltreadwell777 11 ай бұрын
Good to see you back in overalls Steph. Seems like years since we last saw you under the bonnet of a car. The Morris Minor sounds good, and I'm looking forward to seeing you re checking those torque settings in 500 miles. Great video - take care 🙂 X X
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Feels like years since I shared it?! X
@mickd6942
@mickd6942 11 ай бұрын
I don’t even drive I’m a cyclist although I do collect 1960’s minic motorways but I love the cars featured and the way Steph presents this channel is a must watch for me .
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Aw thanks Mick ❤️❤️
@paulday6875
@paulday6875 11 ай бұрын
This brings back memories. Spent many an hour with grandpa and dad in the shop as a kid grinding those burnt valves by hand. Long process and that gritty old grinding compund went everywhere.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Oh god. I’ve had to grind in valves for somebody else and it was bloody soul destroying on a cold evening.
@gareththompson538
@gareththompson538 11 ай бұрын
I really enjoy these tinkering videos, you should do more of them! I've done a head replacement on a Mini, it looks like access is much better on the Minor 🙂
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
We are deffo doing more!!!
@auntbarbara5576
@auntbarbara5576 11 ай бұрын
This was brilliant and great team-work 💪 Thank you Steph!
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Aunt B ❤️
@kevinhirst4108
@kevinhirst4108 11 ай бұрын
@@idriveaclassic wow, you got Aunt Bs phone number? 🤔🤔😊😎😎
@seankirby1327
@seankirby1327 11 ай бұрын
I have to say that you must be an amazing friend to have such amazing friends. Thanks for the DIY video. For a car geek like myself seeing the workings of an A series was a treat. Thanks for all that you do !!!!
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Haha I don’t know how I got lucky and got to be such brilliant friends with Kev. We do have a bloody good laugh and speak most days. He’s a very important person in my life.
@seankirby1327
@seankirby1327 11 ай бұрын
I am sure he is a great friend to go with to the pub for a pint or 2 or 6 @@idriveaclassic
@Parknest
@Parknest 11 ай бұрын
Steph, don't worry about you and Kev having to explain everything into great detail. Not everyone will know how to fit an A series cylinder head. That engine sounds so sweet so that was a job well done and it was absolutely the right call to farm out the cylinder head work. You're not just a pretty face.
@promerops
@promerops 9 ай бұрын
What a delight is the dear old A-series!
@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars
@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars 11 ай бұрын
It's about time you got some spannering videos done Steph! Your level of detail I'd say is just right. Not everyone is, or has a Kev. You're lucky to have him and kind enough to share his knowledge! Kev. Mate, you're a true star in the making! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for such lovely feedback ❤️
@Vince_uk
@Vince_uk 11 ай бұрын
Missed you on Sunday Steph my Sunday morning was definitely missing something but Monday is fine . Excellent video Steph and very informative. I have done this job a couple of times way back when but it is always good to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed it and what a great guy Kev is.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Ahh I’m so sorry it’s a day late ❤️
@grayfool
@grayfool 11 ай бұрын
Good job folks. The A series is the ideal engine to work on if you are learning. Simple and pretty tough.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely ❤️
@autisticlife
@autisticlife 11 ай бұрын
I like the banter between you two.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Kev is always making me laugh x
@stephenricketts7764
@stephenricketts7764 11 ай бұрын
Ah he is a good Lad is Kev. I agree with everything you did and I would have done it the same way. It is always a good idea to prime the oil filter, with modern oil filters it is best to fill them with oil before screwing them on so priming this is good and putting oil on the top end before turning the engine over is good practice. All very well explained for anyone who has never done it before. BTW Steph maybe you could teach Kev how to use 'catch up TV' ? He would never miss an episode again! 👍👍😁
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha. I’ve just got him into memes and Instagram videos. He’ll get into catch up TV soon I’m sure 😂😂😂
@anthonyomahony6257
@anthonyomahony6257 11 ай бұрын
With regard to priming the oil filter, I do this every time even on modern cars,vans and trucks. Priming the oil filter is old school but best practice 😉
@michaelhalsall5684
@michaelhalsall5684 11 ай бұрын
Those BMC A Series engines are a great starting point for any hobbyist or backyard mechanic. I remember working on a friend's 1098cc powered Leyland Mini Clubman here in Australia. So easy to work on compared to the more modern, more complicated Honda cars I now tinker with!
@emmajacobs5575
@emmajacobs5575 11 ай бұрын
I love the banter between you and Kev 😅
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Haha thank you. We’re worse off camera 😂
@adventuresinrust1644
@adventuresinrust1644 11 ай бұрын
I think I might be a bit in love with Kev! What an outstanding chap. Really enjoyed this vid
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
It’s so nice to see other people appreciate somebody I value so highly ❤️
@tiguanman1170
@tiguanman1170 11 ай бұрын
Done that job on A-series engines, HA & HB Viva's and Bedford's and quite an number of VWs. Always did valve grinding by hand. Seem to remember valve clearance adjustment was done with the engine idling on the Vauxhalls. VWs were done with shims of different thicknesses. A very enjoyable video, takes me back. Now the world is full of OBDII, EGRs and DPFs. Be good to go back. By the way, I don't doubt that your tray with nuts and bolts on it wasn't metal but good to remind viewers to keep metal away from battery terminals.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
This is a great tip. I’ll mention it next time!!!
@MorrisGump
@MorrisGump 11 ай бұрын
Hats off to you for getting involved and getting dirt under your nails while keeping Nancy in good health 👍🏻👍🏻
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 7 ай бұрын
A brilliant tinkering video, love the chemistry between you and Kev
@johngrubb1590
@johngrubb1590 11 ай бұрын
I remember doing the same job on my Hillman Avenger this is before my hands give up the ghost, very satisfying when it all go's well.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Oh 100%!
@PaddyWV
@PaddyWV 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely cracking "Bread and Butter" mechanics. 👍
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks paddy!
@julianlyons711
@julianlyons711 11 ай бұрын
Another cracking watch , love the enthusiasm of all your vids
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Julian!
@EA-58
@EA-58 11 ай бұрын
Such a beatiful little car
@Ivorbiggin
@Ivorbiggin 11 ай бұрын
Looking good Steph ….love the boiler suit, Kev seems a great bloke that ‘landlord’ IPA beer 🍺 is a lovely drop of Ale 😉
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Haha he loves a bit of landlord.
@roygardiner2229
@roygardiner2229 11 ай бұрын
Now THAT was really interesting! I am going to watch it again 🙂.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Ahhhh that made me smile ❤️❤️❤️
@MACLADILLY
@MACLADILLY 4 ай бұрын
Great video, thankyou 🙂. I appreciate you working slowly and carefully whilst explaining what you are doing. Great information, hoping to put it into practice myself once I get my hands on a Morris Minor van that I long for.
@jovice9867
@jovice9867 11 ай бұрын
Great vlog Steph and what a nice guy Kev is. He also has found a use for the Daily Mail which is quite an achievement. Glad you have your Moggie back but my question has to be, where is the Marina?
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Ahh. Next month is a big surprise with the Marina 🫢🫢🫢
@petefroud5308
@petefroud5308 11 ай бұрын
Proper Britool ring spanner on the valves .Good job.
@johnjtm1097
@johnjtm1097 11 ай бұрын
Nice to see you take pride in looking after your cars, Steph. Clear as mud to me though......
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks John!
@huwdavis1854
@huwdavis1854 11 ай бұрын
Is that a 10V/189E/L engine number? I had one fitted to a Morris 1000 saloon that probably came from a Morris 1000 van, they had larger dished pistons to lower the compression ratio. The L stands for low compression. Probably also why the compression pressures were showing around the 120 psi mark. I made the mistake of fitting an MG 1100 12G295 head to mine thinking it would increase the compression not realising they have bigger combustion chambers and made it worse! Well done on changing the head though, with new valves etc should certainly run better.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
It’s not a lower compression I don’t think. It came out a scrap saloon xx
@stephenbowden3580
@stephenbowden3580 5 ай бұрын
Thank you both for your efforts. I enjoyed watching.
@jonjoyce3188
@jonjoyce3188 11 ай бұрын
Not that I want you to have an excess of car problems Steph, but I enjoyed that👍
@fruitychink
@fruitychink 11 ай бұрын
What memories your videos create for me . I cannot count the number of times I have done this job especially on the A series engine . Nancy looks really well and so do you . Thanks for ALL your inspiring videos
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Ah you’re too kind ❤️
@WrenchingWench
@WrenchingWench 11 ай бұрын
Loved this! Kev's always such a laugh too. Being a modern mechanic I've never even touched a pushrod so this was actually very interesting to me. This looks like a far more fun job than the VW Transporter head rebuild I'm doing at work, that's for sure! 😫
@eddtemperley2421
@eddtemperley2421 11 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed that. What a nice treat! Thanks
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Edd x
@graemew7001
@graemew7001 11 ай бұрын
Even when you're working on a car your outfit is colour co-ordinated, nice one 👍. Doesn't it feel great as a novice mechanic when you solve something and repair it? Thanks for a tinkering video, I really enjoy these.
@oojimmyflip
@oojimmyflip 11 ай бұрын
Glad you listened to those that told you to put the valve pushrods back in their correct order, ive been doing it that way for years and my Dad taught me that . I spent a lot of time all self taught replacing camshafts and cleaning clogged oil strainers on Mk2 Cavaliers in the 80s and 90s which seemed to be their biggest failure points. although nothing on the level your facing but I love to tinker with 1960 to 1998 Citroens from time to time and restored a 1987 2cv not long ago. Very nice job you should be very proud. the important thing is always take you time and never rush even if it is your only mode of transport.
@stephenmckay5731
@stephenmckay5731 10 ай бұрын
Another excellent video. It's good to see you take us through all the steps that a beginner must make. There are too many videos elsewhere where some mechanical knowledge is assumed. We've all got to start somewhere. Thank you Steph and Ken 🙂
@user-xi7em2qn9i
@user-xi7em2qn9i 10 ай бұрын
Apologies if already covered here, but it appeared as if the cylinder head fasteners, while using the proper bolt sequence, were tightened to the final FULL torque spec all at one go. Please correct me if I misunderstood on that detail. I was taught, all those years ago now: to properly secure / tighten the cylinder head fasteners, one would use three steps sequence of tightening those fasteners. In your case, I believe the final torque value is 45 - 50 ft/lbs. This the case, one would start torquing these nuts at say 25 ft/lbs [using the proper tightening sequence], then graduate upwards to 35 say.. Finally the 45 or 50 ft/lbs be achieved. Might be a more gentle approach, no? Your after repair re-torque is a super good practice! Best to you all & love your coverage!
@Nimmo1492
@Nimmo1492 11 ай бұрын
The ability to explain complex concepts in simple, easy to understand language is a skill that very few people have, but you have in spades.
@mickd6942
@mickd6942 11 ай бұрын
Remember helping a mate years ago when his allegro got rougher and rougher coming back from London but his valve had a hole burned in it
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Ahhh no way! Good of you to help though x
@MarkTheVicar
@MarkTheVicar 11 ай бұрын
I agree about paying up to have a specialist fix specialist parts, as for brakes and bits and bobs, game on 👍
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Glad to see I’m not the only sensible one 😉😉😉
@markmonti7970
@markmonti7970 11 ай бұрын
What a blast- Nice work!👍🛠🔥
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊😊😊
@geoffmower8729
@geoffmower8729 11 ай бұрын
Well done guys I'm so glad you went with the hardened pistons. I have a 1967 5 main bearing 1.8 MGB engine in my little MGA and I can't wait until I don't have to muck around with that lead replacement stuff anymore. But as they say if it aint broke don't fix it so I'll put up with it while it's running good. May I say Steph you are looking fantastic and I'm loving the matching outfits with all the different coloured cars absolutely stunning. Kev really good walk through with the reassemble and lots of great tips as well.👍🏻👍🏻❤
@choryferguson2196
@choryferguson2196 11 ай бұрын
She's in such good hands with you! Terrific car; looking forward to your next tinkering vid.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️
@philldodds1482
@philldodds1482 11 ай бұрын
Well done Steph. You have me all motovated to take my 1937 Austin 10 Cambridge across to Cambridge for Armistice this year. Its the best part of a days traveling to get there, espcially at 30s car speed.
@KJM.72
@KJM.72 11 ай бұрын
Great content Steph enjoyed the vlog Nancy looks and sounds fantastic looking forward to seeing more on her ..
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Deffo. Thanks for watching xx
@fluffybadger9832
@fluffybadger9832 11 ай бұрын
I had a 68 minor nearly identical to yours, 2 door Trafalgar Blue, though yours looks a lot shinier under the bonnet. Anyway it ran fine for years then the running became lumpy & it started conking out in embarrassing places! I changed all the easy bits, coil, distributor cap etc. New fuel pump & even a new carburettor. Never really got to the bottom of it. I suspected then it might have been a sticky or burnt valve. I should have got it compression tested. Around 2005 I sold it to a work colleague. As far as I know it is still on the road.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Aww what’s the reg? Love that you tried your hardest to keep her on the road and I’m glad she’s still going somewhere. They’re hard to kill off x
@fluffybadger9832
@fluffybadger9832 11 ай бұрын
@@idriveaclassic XWE 140G It was my only car & my daily driver for a few years. I used to do most mechanical work on it, including a clutch change. I would still like to own a classic but not keen on laying under cars anymore 😁 Love your vids though.
@FMFGUF
@FMFGUF 28 күн бұрын
@@fluffybadger9832 It's still currently on the road, according to the DVLA Vehicle Check site.
@3vom
@3vom 11 ай бұрын
There is logic to the cylinder head bolt tightening sequence, it is starting at the centre and working outwards to avoid warping of the head. Look at the sequence and it will make a spiral going outward from the middle.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Yeah in my tired state after a day at work it didn’t 😂😂😂
@tonycox5625
@tonycox5625 11 ай бұрын
I've got one of those lights in my garage! Although the wiring on mine is a lot less likely to kill you.😂 Great video Steph and Kev.👍
@markgrant2987
@markgrant2987 11 ай бұрын
Haha I think kev is telling fibs about not starting the car before you arrived 😂😂😂 all good fun tho x
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha I don’t think he is. He’s just as mad as me 😂😂😂😂. Both of us flying by the seat of our pants in these situations.
@thtmotoring
@thtmotoring 11 ай бұрын
Such a great video Steph! It's videos like this that gave me the confidence to buy my first classic and do most jobs on it myself 🙂
@collinhunter9792
@collinhunter9792 11 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed that, really did. Thank you Steph and Kev. Best wishes from New Zealand
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my lovely xx
@collinhunter9792
@collinhunter9792 11 ай бұрын
Och, no worries.@@idriveaclassic
@sietse9920
@sietse9920 11 ай бұрын
Makes me remember my first headgasket-change. I also had a manual at hand, but didn’t have a clue what it would be like. I managed to get the head off and had it sanded and flattened. New headgasket and the head back om the engine. With a torquewrench all the headstruds in the correct sequence. Last one i could not get up to the “click”. I tried and tried and then suddenly the strud broke! Had to take the whole assembly off again and found the strud had broken off flat with the engineblock….. How do i get the remains out 🤔. There was no way getting grip on that strud. In all despair i just pressed my thumb on it and it turned!! All the way out. Pfieuw! Never expected that. Found “new” struds at a junkyard and got the job done in the end. Drove over 100k km’s with my dyi headgasketchange. Much much later i learned that you should always use new struds when reassembling the head, as they are made to ‘stretch’ and they stretch only once…… This was (another) GREAT video Steph! Loved it and good memories. Thnx 👋
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. That stud story = my absolute nightmare xxx
@bobspeller2225
@bobspeller2225 11 ай бұрын
Ken, is a great friend to have and I like his nice simple way of explaining the processes. No need to complicate things what done warren it. Nice video. Bob
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
He’s SUCH a good teacher. I’d have him in the local college leading a course if I had my way.
@martinworrall5888
@martinworrall5888 11 ай бұрын
That’s the trouble with those a series engines the exhaust valves on cylinder 2&3 are next to each other so that part of the head runs hotter .
@urbanfalk4398
@urbanfalk4398 11 ай бұрын
thank you , You beautiful people ! informative and with a camerawork that is really impressive . I tend to look at everything morris minor related as Ive got 2 of them ( A 59 and a 34 with a Aseries engine,) Few are as pro productions as this , Pics are crisp and lightning perfect . One could see every detail ! Im waiting for a video on how to remove the master brake cylinder on the 59, Strained my back in the midlle of it a few weeks ago doing it the buschmecanic way in the backyard and i guess my tools are still there somewhere,,, You made my day , Thank you, Keep it up Steph ! Youre one of the lovliest people ever in the motorworld , And Kev, Looking forward to see moore of your work ,Love the unselfish way You share your wisdom . We need moore people like You .
@lesklower7281
@lesklower7281 11 ай бұрын
Great tinkering video been there done that owned a couples of Hillman Gazelles and the 1725 rootes engine with the alloy cylinder hesd were notorious for blowing head gaskets but on my Toyota Hilux 1997 the tge the 22R engine is an iron block with an alloy head but as far as l know the cylinder head has never been off in 26 years and 432000 kilometers so Toyota got it right were rootes group failed
@alexandrecouture2462
@alexandrecouture2462 11 ай бұрын
Great video!
@dj_efk
@dj_efk 11 ай бұрын
I used to love doing jobs like this when I drove old bangers from the 60s, 70s & 80s back in the day (late 90s) - you could pick up a MOTd mk1 Escort for a few hundred quid needing TLC back then!! I distinctly remember the first time I took the head off a car, it was a Hillman Hunter 1500DL. I had quite a collection of Haynes manuals by the time I moved overseas. Happy days.
@steveclews6557
@steveclews6557 6 ай бұрын
Great vid both of you. Well done
@suznet
@suznet 11 ай бұрын
I would gradually increase the torque setting on head bolts in the order, not load up 1 bolt to the max 😘 otherwise you done well.
@5197661439
@5197661439 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely right. I did my apprenticeship in a morris/M.G. dealership (1969 to 73). That's how we were shown. Tighten them all a bit at a time. Also, I guess it depends on the torque wrench (inexpensive or mental price snap on ) but we were told don't go past the "click", stop immediately it clicks. There should be 2 clicks, one when it hits the torque setting second when you release.
@andrewfitzmaurice7843
@andrewfitzmaurice7843 11 ай бұрын
Another great video Steph, and I’m all for simplicity (although I’m not even that advanced!). I have been watching your videos for a while now and long before I’d even thought about buying a classic car, but I’m now on the hunt for a Morris Minor Traveller, so very excited!
@MrPlanetman
@MrPlanetman 11 ай бұрын
Expat here. Kev is a legend. Emmerdale is on, I'm outta here! Love this.
@MrPlanetman
@MrPlanetman 11 ай бұрын
Sorry, nice car content too. But, you know?, Emmerdale?
@kevinhirst4108
@kevinhirst4108 11 ай бұрын
Lol 😆😆 love it! And Emmerdale! I only started watching it after I became an extra in it!! 😂😂😂
@cambridgemart2075
@cambridgemart2075 10 ай бұрын
A Minor (!) correction, unleaded petrol doesn't burn hotter than leaded petrol, but the lead in leaded fuel provided some lubrication to the valves and valve seats, which prevents brinelling which leads to recession and /or burning.
@chrispenn715
@chrispenn715 11 ай бұрын
At last - a use for the Daily Mail 😂. Good job both!
@19892CV
@19892CV 11 ай бұрын
Great video Steph! I had missed the "tinkering " videos you used to do
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching lovely
@herschelmayo2727
@herschelmayo2727 7 ай бұрын
Those 948cc engines have two major problems with #3 cylinder. The valve seat on #3 always cracks because of inadequate thickness of the head there. Your engine shop did the right thing by inserting a Stellite seat. It is the ONLY way to fix this. The other problem is block flex that causes distortion of #3 cylinder, that causes blowby and excess oil burning. BMC even made a special piston with an extra oil scraper ring at the bottom to control oil burning. The only way to fix this is to have #3 bored out, and fitted with a steel liner sleeve. I drove a MM for years as daily transportation. I could tear down, and rebuild that engine blindfolded. And that's no exageration.
@mrcogginsgarage7062
@mrcogginsgarage7062 11 ай бұрын
Good to see Kens still at it !Steph how is the Marina getting on ? A quick word to the wise when it's time to tighten the head down don't forget to check the bypass hose between the head and the water pump most people forget this ,and whilst your running the new valves in keep an eye on the oil as the compression will be better now and more than the old bottom end is used to dealing with,to check for any blow by with the engine hot and ticking over remove the oil filler cap and look for fumes .
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
We’ve got a MASSIVE Marina update coming next month. By the end of October you’ll be like ‘no more of this car thanks’ 😂😂😂
@mrcogginsgarage7062
@mrcogginsgarage7062 11 ай бұрын
No thing as to much Marina Steph.
@martinworrall5888
@martinworrall5888 11 ай бұрын
My extension light is identical to yours haha 😂
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@brianhosler784
@brianhosler784 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic video why can’t my daughters help me with my car can I please adopt you😂😂😂
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 9 ай бұрын
Haha well seeing as my real dad isn’t interested, why not 😂😂😂😂😂
@FMFGUF
@FMFGUF 28 күн бұрын
@@idriveaclassic You can give my 1970 Traveller a good servicing any time you like...;)
@jamesbaker429
@jamesbaker429 11 ай бұрын
I hope you did some mild porting on the head and manifolds as terrible from factory ,even basic work can add 10% to horses and better economy too.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
No we kept it as standard. I don’t fancy mucking about with it yet.
@3vom
@3vom 11 ай бұрын
"yet" Tuning the A series by David Vizard going on your Christmas list?
@renevanderlaarse2378
@renevanderlaarse2378 11 ай бұрын
Thank you both, for such a good video, I liked it very much😊
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks lovely x
@danieleregoli812
@danieleregoli812 11 ай бұрын
Great video and content as always ❤
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely xx
@danieleregoli812
@danieleregoli812 11 ай бұрын
@@idriveaclassic You're the best Steph😘
@kjeldlarsen912
@kjeldlarsen912 11 ай бұрын
Great one thx
@allanmollison6971
@allanmollison6971 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Steph, it's a pleasure to see a tinkering video again. Much appreciated. Kev's a real character, does he have his own KZbin channel 😊👍
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
He’s part of the idriveaclassic family! He’s too busy to do his own channel.
@allanmollison6971
@allanmollison6971 11 ай бұрын
@@idriveaclassic fair enough, he's good at explaining the process. 😊👍
@deemdoubleu
@deemdoubleu 4 ай бұрын
Awesome
@ham4008
@ham4008 5 ай бұрын
Had a triumph spitfire needed choke to pull away from lights every time friend reckoned exhaust valve dead right when I compression tested it u can use a thermometers covid style gun cool exhaust port is bad cylinder
@henkbarnard1553
@henkbarnard1553 11 ай бұрын
Outfit matches, yay
@Phiyedough
@Phiyedough 11 ай бұрын
At 8:00 he talked about using emery paper to flatten the top of the block. Is there not a risk of grit dropping into the oil passages?
@kevinhirst4108
@kevinhirst4108 11 ай бұрын
I did, also I very carefully blew out the oil ways, and put oil down the bores to catch it, I then cleaned the bores out using newspaper, which is super absorbent, I then changed the oil and filter, so I was very careful 😊😊
@hanskurzen
@hanskurzen 6 ай бұрын
Great video , thank you. I'll be starting this job tomorrow. Did you put the head gasket on dry ?. Thanks ,,,, John.
@FMFGUF
@FMFGUF 28 күн бұрын
Yes, you generally do with head gaskets, ensuring everything is as clean as a whistle beforehand, to get the best seal.
@hanskurzen
@hanskurzen 28 күн бұрын
@@FMFGUF Thank you . I skimmed the head myself on the bench , new springs etc. and it fired first time. Delighted.
@billharris6886
@billharris6886 11 ай бұрын
Hi Steph from the US (Florida). It's good to see your love for classic cars extending to getting your hands dirty by working on your own car's internals. I was curious which year and engine size your Morris Minor is? These were never imported to the US so, they all look the same to me. It sounds like the cylinder head work done by that shop was high quality. Adding valve seats is a good idea. The leaded fuel the engine was orginally designed for, had some measure of valve seat lubrication, which lubrication you don't get with the unleaded fuels. A burnt valve is usually caused by too lean a fuel/air mixture or driving the car at or near maximum speed on a long trip.
@thepumpkingking8339
@thepumpkingking8339 11 ай бұрын
22:18 Lucky it's not an older Vauxhall Steph. As it memory serves me these were done with the engine running . 🙂
@Santor-
@Santor- 7 ай бұрын
Since ive never run into this problem, what causes burnt valves? Lean combustion?
@wendyholmes3445
@wendyholmes3445 6 ай бұрын
Usually exhaust valve on # 3 cylinder.
@Saskue78
@Saskue78 11 ай бұрын
Good to see it up and running again and now able to run on unleaded fuel without the lead additive. Were you running it before with a lead fuel additive? Awesome video. 🙂🙂
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
No I didn’t use additive. I’ve always been slightly suspect of it!
@Saskue78
@Saskue78 11 ай бұрын
@@idriveaclassic Well you will not have to use it now the head has had the unleaded valve seat upgrade. I am not sure how effective the additive is either an would always say if possible go for the head upgrade to not have to bother with it.
@bobgorman9481
@bobgorman9481 11 ай бұрын
I can confirm that the inspection lamp was common in the mid 70s, I bought mine in 1975 and still use it , can't even remember changing the bulb !!
@iant234
@iant234 11 ай бұрын
Hi steph, just a tip... don't de doing a hubnut when he has a tinker 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
What do you mean
@iant234
@iant234 11 ай бұрын
@idriveaclassic always something goes wrong ... I did mean to say sorry
@allanmollison6971
@allanmollison6971 11 ай бұрын
What's the best method for torquing up the manifold? What order should you torque it up. Thanks
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
We will pop some advice in next time!
@allanmollison6971
@allanmollison6971 11 ай бұрын
@@idriveaclassic all good 😊👍
@championn3c574
@championn3c574 11 ай бұрын
I haven't watched Emmerdale since they killed off Chris Tate.
@kevinhirst4108
@kevinhirst4108 11 ай бұрын
I only started watching it, after I became an extra in it! I first watched it with my grandma in the 1970s when it first started 😊😊😊
@hungryboy424
@hungryboy424 11 ай бұрын
Who restored the morris for you ?
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
An amazing chap in Lincolnshire called Andy Sheraton. I’ve noticed other Morris Minor drivers have popped in there too now and he’s been doing impeccable work for them too. Good news spreads eh! He does all classics though - really rated his work which is why I chose him.
@grahammanser999
@grahammanser999 11 ай бұрын
At last a use for the Daily fail.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 11 ай бұрын
I’d like to point out that copy belonged to neither of us 😂
@callumthomas653
@callumthomas653 11 ай бұрын
Seeing way too many burnt valves on cars on this petrol in uk
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