My custom Mini: Looks like an Orange, handles like a Lemon!

[@robwebber1217]

Watching Edd spannering with soft jazz in the background shouldn’t be this good on paper but it’s the best 45 minutes ever. Who knew? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AlexKall]

I didn't even notice that, which mean it fits perfectly 😁

[@aredub1847]

why should that not be good on paper?

[@markbennett6658]

Pretty much everybody?😂

[@Archerjr1]

My guess would be...about 97.3% of us knew. ;)

[@eekee6034]

@@aredub1847 Because there's some sort of cultural association between hard rock music and working on vehicles, while soft jazz is supposed to be urbane and smooth and clean. I think the association of rock with cars probably comes from the US hot rod scene in the 50s; their music was rock, their hobby was cars. I think cars (and bikes) influenced the music, encouraging the adoption of the roaring tones of hard rock and heavy metal, and today, the whole "i am metal" thing also encourages it. So I think that's about the history of it, that's it "on paper", but of course there's no actual reason the two things have to be tied together. As for me personally, my musical tastes come from Camden Town and especially jazz radio in the 70s, rock is meaningless to me. I helped out with car maintenance a lot when I was a kid, it was cool and fun, so I'm glad I found Edd's channel with really cool car work and, *ahem* actual good music! (I intentionally phrased that offensively for all the rock guys who think they're the only people who know what good music is! >:-D )

[@gregsanchez929]

IF this was a ten hour show ,, I would not blink an eye . this man has patience the word " PATIENCE " MAN !!! Good show !!!

[@terrortorn]

Just as an aside, the cabaret lounge background music played over your tinkering is a winner.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Is it 'So What?', the old Miles Davis number? 🤔

[@silasmarner7586]

I like it a lot!

[@JamesMossR33]

Reminds me of Wii console music. I like it.

[@PhilUKNet]

@@EleanorPeterson I think you're right. And referring to anything from 'Kind of Blue' as "cabaret lounge background music" could get you into serious trouble in certain circles! From Wikipedia: "Kind of Blue is regarded by many critics as the greatest jazz record, Davis's masterpiece, and one of the best albums of all time."

[@free-birdrocker8809]

I have been watching this guy for a good 12 years, hes the right dude for the gig.

[@guspisano9777]

Just spent another 45 minutes watching repair work being done that I may never have to do and I was totally entertained

[@findgh]

Lots of us spent our youth in the garage under our minis with bottle jacks and axle stands cursing and swearing trying to wrestle those donuts out and fitting S bits. Wonderful to go down memory lane and see it done easily and properly ! Thanks Edd!!

[@matthewdoyle3129]

Hey Edd, you were the sole reason I watched Wheeler Dealers. I live the way you explain what your doing, and the quality of your workmanship 👍🏻

[@BITTYBOY121]

27:24 - Edd, You just described exactly what I used to do as a child !!! - I used to take everything apart ! just to see how it worked and I used drive my mum up the wall !!!... especially when I took the washing machine apart lol >>>fast forward from 1983 when I was 6 to 2021 when I am now 44 and now my mum has me fixing things and mending stuff saving her a ton of cash !!! - It was a good job she let me take stuff apart so I could learn all about how it works - I can now fix things good !!!!!!

[@clearprop]

I learn so much from these. It's great to have the knowledge, presenting style and camera/production quality all coming together superbly; that is a very rare combination.

[@eddchina]

Thank you.

[@davidrobertson1980]

@@eddchina I can imagine the jobs all take twice as 'kin long when done alone ;)

[@garethwillis]

It's like wheeler dealers but better because we get edd to ourselves 😂❤️

[@iamgrays]

I love the openness and honesty of these videos. He walks us through the problem, how he diagnosis it, how to fix it (wort's and all) and then when it doesn't work he shows us why and we get another video!

[@TigerP1]

Kudos to the camera operator, a very good bit of filming.

[@cid4887]

how much more of your amazement if you see those cameramans hanging for their lives on the Ile of Man tt Challenge.

[@swifty2844]

The fact that these are free is awesome for such a high quality programme 👍👍

[@jonnewman6332]

Ahhhh, zen and the art of Amazing Outspan Orange maintenance.

[@jonathanchalk2507]

Your attention to detail in getting it just right is commendable.

[@cfreeman5631]

love how you show each step and explain. I think your pace is very good, I can wait to see the result because the journey is so enjoyable.

[@Onewheelordeal]

Keeps ppl IRL from getting frustrated and quitting too when their jobs don't go like the 15min videos they see

[@bartolomeothesatyr]

Edd China educating viewers in how to breathe new life into iconic and quirky aging machines is precisely why Wheeler Dealers used to be one of my favorite programs on television. It almost seems as if American television producers are actively hostile to the idea of their audience actually learning anything. Cheers on bringing it to KZbin!

[@Kitcheneering]

"I can't not fix this". Ed, I think you just summed up why you're worth watching!

[@MrGeoffHilton]

For me, this is easily the best, most professional channel on KZbin, only trouble is time seems to speed up during the viewing.

[@ralphtaylor3796]

Edd, it's good too see ya back too posting. we missed ya will be watching, thanks for showing us what's what.

[@OKHansen]

Thanks for a great show Edd! Those Flex gloves, do they really keep all that oil and grease of your fingers? I use similar ones(but from Würth) when i work, but always end up swapping for the nitrile ones when things get greasy. Br from Denmark

[@tvtubacstu]

What's so great about this show? Ed's a bloo*# genius. Watching someone work on rusty, greasy clapped out autos is REAL. Tools, tools, tools. Finally, a reality show that shows just how much time and patience is involved in diagnosis and repair. Good onya mate!

[@vScoobyDoox]

It's actually nice to know that even Edd can buy a load of new parts come to fit them and still run into issues, this is normally how my job's go 😂

[@ruinunes8251]

Also, sometimes brand new parts, not oem, come with issues. I remember I once bought rear trailing arm bushes and the stupid things were a fraction of a millimetre smaller and I couldn’t use them.

[@MrBilldo426]

What I love is that your so calm and logical about how you find the problem and fix it. I admire that but I can’t do it. Normally I do a lot of swearing and getting upset. But I get the job done. I just admire the way you do it. 👍👍 my friend. Not many in the world can do what you do the way you do it. It’s inspiring.

[@ggrinfan]

While I learn some mechanics, I improve my English. Edd has an incredible charisma, which makes each episode an entertaining class Many greetings from South America

[@Mattay20]

Enjoy watching Edd diagnose the problems. Really like the length of the video almost like an episode you can sit down to with a coffee.

[@travisstrickland8977]

Friday afternoon on the east coast of the States now rocks with the "Workshop Diaries". It's a great way to start the weekend. Thanks Edd!

[@davelachance]

These episodes just get better and better. The camerawork and lighting are superb -- as is, of course, the spannerwork. Keep it up, Edd!

[@raywebster3652]

Over 40 years ago I used to work for the Co-Op and Outspan rented some buildings and a yard from our shop on Berkhamsted High St. It was always a cheerful experience to walk by and see the Orange parked there.

[@connlajones5222]

I remember it well, fascinated me as child, was just thinking about that yard, sometimes there were quite a number parked up, was it the base for the fleet?

[@paullacey748]

Could watch Edd all day. It’s all about the detail.

[@francoisvillemaire]

wow,i love what you doing for many years,good continuation,from a frenchy on the north of quebec,in canada

[@Fourwheeledfarming]

As a classic mini owner who is planning to refurbish the front suspension by changing the doughnuts and fitting HiLos etc, this episode is extremely helpful. Thanks Ed 👍🏻

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Always a good day when there is new edd content!

[@djpiles1982]

Even better than the first series of wheeler dealers @Edd China LOVE IT! Keep making these videos I love watching and learning things from you.

[@bobgreenspun1107]

Bless you, Edd! In all these years, you've never taken a shortcut or easy workaround.

[@jomaoliveira7949]

It's always a pleasure watching work being done in a classic mini!

[@marwanhamadi275]

One of the best mechanics out there

[@deanarmstrong4703]

Hi Edd, thanks so much for bring these episodes to life every week. I am currently giving new life to a 1994 Landcruiser Troopcarrier and your episodes keep me motivated to get the project finished. Many thanks, Dean (AU)

[@digitaIgorilla]

I love that this is based on a mini. All those parts look very familiar to me. As for those bushes on the lower arms, it's always a good idea to have a diagonal hole in your bush.

[@joaopmf]

This show plus M539 Restorations make my weekend worth it, thanks guys!

[@jonglass]

Many years ago, when I was a kid, my dad had to replace a tie rod on his car. He told me something that has somehow stuck with me ever since--in fact, one time I had to replace a tie rod, and I made sure I did what he told me. What he said was to drop the bolt through from above, so if the nut somehow worked loose, the tie rod wouldn't fall off (and that was why I had to replace my tie rod, the bolt fell out somehow, and it fell while I was driving). So, watching you put the bolt in from below kind of surprised me. I am sure that there is no difference practically (the bouncing on the road would most likely nock the bolt loose fairly quickly), it still set me back for a moment--goes to show how deeply things you learn as a kid can shape your thinking, even on something so minor. :-)

[@raychambers3646]

Always thought it was good practice to have the nut on the bottom.

[@Scrubworks]

Morris Minor tie-rods are like that from factory. Though, with nyloc nuts now the problem is all but eliminated.

[@batiusfinkius2923]

Something different every week, superb visuals, interaction with us viewers and actually seeing things being fixed. Friday evening entertainment is a better place.

[@mikesmith-sv1hg]

Interesting personal history. I was equally curious growing up and sometimes in trouble for taking things apart. I became a master auto mechanic but also worked on boats and aircraft . Eventually I returned to school and studying for many years I became a physician even an assistant professor of emergency medicine. Turns out I needed to know how we work as well. I continue to work on cars as a hobby. I must say mate you are a very fine mechanic and despite my history I learn from watching you.

[@chrisross-smith4358]

Love your videos Ed. To see the complete job done without edits, is a joy. You actually learn, and are entertained at the same time. The best way to spend 45 minutes. Now, for another cup of tea in my Ed China mug. Looking forward to the next one...

[@mayhemskipp2684]

always look forward to your show Edd, love it

[@MrAtheHun]

The best elements of Wheeler dealers, concentrated and improved. Loving it Edd, thank you.

[@Uldihaa]

I really feel for Edd on this. He came up with a clever way to compensate for that damaged bit, and it wasn't quite enough.

[@jonsedawie4908]

Forgot how much i enjoy watching edd on the tools! thanks boss!

[@andyrbush]

Used to drive my old Mini Monday to Friday and fix it on Saturday and Sunday. I could almost smell the old oil and grease around the front of that car. Nice to watch someone else doing the work though.

[@brokearse2011]

An actual car Chanel that teaches people where and how to repair issues this channel and chrisfix have to be the better channels on KZbin that's for sure

[@rimizoem]

Can't wait for the next episode, it does make me smile though that you're spending so much time on the handling !

[@williammiller8317]

My second job was working at Midas Muffler doing shocks, brakes and exhaust, nothing more satisfying than throwing a car up on a lift and seeing a happy customer after a job well done. Edd is a master mechanic like my former boss, an absolute genius. 👍

[@stefankortvely7619]

Wow its friday alrady... Enjoying every episode, they are like a piece of art! Thanks Ed!

[@seajay5487]

To be able to get a glimpse of the methodical and logical thought-process in Edd's troubleshooting is such a treat ! Wish I had seen this in high-school science classes, keep it coming, Edd !

[@Dudeitsmeee]

Edd gets to the meat of the problem and decides on a solution: "aaaaaand that, is a problem for another day!" ARRGGHH 😂

[@trevorpeauk3931]

Maybe the plan is to encourage viewers to follow and watch the next episode. No need, we will always watch Edd, and would allow each episode to be completed and less frustrating.??

[@AlexKall]

It would be a very long episode, so I think it was the right call. This episode is 45 min, although it didn't feel like it, is already past the KZbin optimum length by around 2 times.

[@markbennett6658]

It was pretty obvious from the get go that this would be the case. Clearly the bushes were seriously compressed and distorted because the mounting bracket was out of whack and compensating with the adjustable tie rods would be a bodge ... I don’t think Edd likes bodging?😂

[@ryanharriss7950]

You see the clip nearing the end, and you're thinking how is he gonna sort that in the next 2 minutes...🤔

[@davidstuart3795]

Ive really enjoyed watching the series so far. Ive this year started providing a service to help fellow mini owners get full 4 wheel alignment or even just tracking done correctly. Not too surprising that many garages don’t have kit that works with 10” wheels these days with all the SUVs running on 20’s

[@stub1116]

That was a brilliant video! Its nice to see real world problems tackled wisely.

[@lioneldickerson1550]

Just what we like Edd, mechanical work and problem solving. However I do miss the words "what's wrong with it." Well done Edd...

[@ROGEXTREME]

Takes me back to tinkering with my first car, a mini traveller in 1976. Things were so simple then! Great show Ed 👍

[@julianh9347]

That forward tie rod has exactly the right "bad" angle to push the lower part of the front axle backwards to affect the caster in the way as it shows on it. Was quite obvious to see right from the start when Edd had it lifted up, looks like the makeshift frame fitting for it was welded in the wrong angle or maybe damaged and pushed back ever so slightly to affect the angle of the caster enough.

[@robbending3848]

I'm glad someone else spotted the bent metalwork in the first 30 seconds. I was trying not to shout at the screen or sound like a complete k##b. Edd's process is far more methodical, and the repair far more complete than jumping on the first error-state you see.

[@markusjanewers9122]

Very professional analysis of the damage, and also very professional video!!!

[@23hublock1]

I saw this car and Edd in Camberley last weekend, he was promoting his latest book / autographs etc.

[@ACplanet]

The production on this video is brilliant. lighting, constant multiple angles and video quality is top notch!

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I hit a curb in my old mini and despite getting the tie rod support welded it never drove in a straight line either so it was a trip to the scrapyard to get a replacement subframe as I was a skint 18 year old

[@oghamstone5964]

Good, I'm glad you are going to fix the issue. I was a little disappointed at the start when you said the "adjustable" would get over the problem. A bodge always has to fixed. Great video, great music 🎶, 👍👌👏🙏

[@adrianhoneybill8591]

Brian Thwaite, the Outspan designer has also designed a very leading edge straw bale house. His design history fascinating.

[@neilhampadams]

Edd, hats off to your camera guys. Well shot, well lit and nicely put togethet in post. They're a credit to your genius. Also I love the fact that you don't edit to much out so that we can see the real time and effort it takes to find problems. Keep up the good work!

[@ototutku1837]

Perfect Edd China , from turkey hello.

[@ematyk]

I've noticed on the orange fruit car and the sporty mini cooper rally car the suspension work you performed the final torque of the suspension fasteners with the suspension unloaded and not at the vehicle's normal ride height. Why not perform your final torque of the suspension components fasteners with the vehicle's weight on the suspension? This will prevent the rubber bushings from winding up and locks the suspension into its normal position when the vehicle is at normal ride height. You've got a drive-on lift that can make this task easy. Cheers, love the videos, keep up the good work......

[@JeffDeWitt]

Edd mentioned racing, the first thing that jumped into my mind was this thing would be a hoot at the 24 hours of Lemons.

[@MickH60]

Underrated comment..!!

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

Shame we don't have anything like that here in the UK, Wish we did though

[@loddude5706]

Yes! - 24hr at LeMon - Sponsored by Citroen . . . or some other little tart, both lost to an outrageous Fanta sea : )

[@Stainless316L]

First thing that jumped into my head was rolling 🤪

[@claudedjawoye6345]

@@loddude5706 you sad

[@knowledgebyte]

There’s something very therapeutic about watching Ed wield a spanner or two. Brings me back to the days of my MKIIA long wheelbase Land Rover. I poured hours over that vehicle. Swapped out gearbox parts; fitted a Fairey Overdrive; Webber economy carburettor; free-wheeling front hubs; cut out panels and built compartment boxes; cut out sidewalls to fit new windows. Even wired up my own custom electronics to add auto wipers. I also had a second battery in there and dual ignition key system. Such memorable fun. Back then I was strong enough to lift the gearbox out of the chassis on my broad shoulders and lug it into the back and take it to bits. It needed a new layshaft and reverse gear idler bearing. And did the front axle UJ’s and dressed out the rust on the ball joints and re-sealed them and fabricated my own garters to prevent water rusting up the ball joint, as they hold an oil bath for the front axle UJ’s. Big-boys meccano.

[@jamesmoser9224]

Being from Syracuse New York, home of the Syracuse University Orange. That would be cool to drive around town.

[@Smirduylate]

By far the best mechanic ive ever seen fixing cars wish edd lived locally to me cos if you took your car to be fixed you now EDD FIXED IT your hands are like a concert pianist your brain is an engineered space ship put together The Best

[@TECsta76]

About the question you were asked on When you started tinkering with motors.. My answer would’ve been when I couldn’t spare the money to have them professionally looked at.. 👍

[@garryanderson7585]

As a kid I used to walk passed a line of about 6 of these orange cars parked in station road borehamwood next to Elstree station it’s great to see Ed keeping one on the road well done mate it brings back great memories 🙏

[@richards7909]

Edd needs to get his AskEdd section sponsored by a tea company…

[@mikewhitcombe101]

…so he can give us (PG) Tips?

[@Archerjr1]

Milwaukee doesn't make tea.

[@MyFabian94]

Spiffco Yorkshire Tea.

[@raymondgrosvenor3764]

It’s so great to have you back mate you where missed 😎👍

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Yes. More Edd automotive goodness. With a slice of Zen.

[@EngineeringVignettes]

Or maybe Zen, with a slice of orange?

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I'm sure it's been said a million times now since you've started this channel again, but I'm really really happy you've gone this direction, as you always should have done.. On wheeler dealers i always thought they used less and less of your work and more and more of the dealing, but you're the gem here Edd.. Thank you for the in-depth work on camera!

[@marianmm7034]

Originálne a zaujímavé ako vždy! Pomaranč vyzerá dobre:)

[@stephenprice7502]

When I thought you were going to 'get around' the bent mounting by using adjustable tie rods i thought "'Nooooo". So glad you're going to do it the right way in the end. Love every episode, keep them coming!

[@CTmoog]

Cool intro! That thing is insane! =) Looks like something from Florida in the 70s

[@jessebol]

An orange?

[@callumbush1]

I bet it’ll be a bit warm inside there for Florida 😂

[@yesitreallyisme]

@@callumbush1 They had trucks made into oranges to deliver, well, oranges. There are still a few left around the state mostly at the gates of orange orchards??? Whatever they call them.

[@callumbush1]

@@yesitreallyisme someone should save some of those trucks and restore them!

[@yesitreallyisme]

@@callumbush1 Before the rot away back to nature.

[@karlhiking5749]

I watch Edd's show because it is about how its repaired and not a commercial, or advert for a Parts Manufacturer.

[@timtam6442]

Half way through and I’m thinking maybe a return of the springs you commissioned for the WD Moke?

[@originalhulahoop72]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing

[@digitalrailroader]

Or maybe call in those two guys from Shropshire that know a thing or two about highly customized minis? (If you haven’t realized by now, I’m talking about Bad Obsession Motorsport)

[@McRocket]

Kudos to those behind the scenes! There is a distinct feel to the show that I like. Sort of a 'laid back, technical intelligence' to the show. The music choices, the editing, the filming, sound, directing. All, first rate, IMO. BTW - that jazz music is now stuck in my head. ☮

[@doctorlighthouse]

In the WD-series, you designed a bespoke suspension replacement part for thé Moke. Why don't you use it on the Orange?

[@eddchina]

We did indeed and we could have designed a set especially for the weight of the Outspan. Maybe it will become a job for another day!!

[@MiniMattTV]

If you’re talking about the coil spring replacement, no-one uses them, they’ve been known to seriously damage other components because they get coil bound. Rubber is the best thing for a mini

[@RoyaEnfieldBSAman]

I could watch edd all day. I didn't expect he'd be self taught! Exactly how I learned.

[@loufaiella3354]

great detective work. Obviously a poor prior repair. Looks like a quick job. It has to be either bent back or a new piece welded in. due to the elongation, I fear that the weld option is best. BTW I would have pressure washed the entire suspension before working on it, but that's me. stay safe.

[@JeffDeWitt]

I was thinking the same thing, kept waiting for Edd to break out the pressure washer.

[@Hoaxer51]

I agree, welding in a new piece of metal would fix two problems at once, it would take care of the angle and the elongated hole. It would also clean up a messy looking repair job. He should be able to cut that piece with the hole out, leaveing the sides in and weld a new flat piece of metal without much trouble.

[@BUDWARTHEONE]

everytime I watch Ed I learn something new

[@andrewsmith8608]

The people who disliked this video - I assume that when they were rebuilding the suspension on their Outspan orange they did it differently?

[@buffuniballer]

Or just upset when they heard, "that's a job for another day." Always leave them wanting more...

[@richardknowles5874]

Its the chubby car sales man and his production crew!

[@AndyfromSurrey]

@@richardknowles5874 😂😂😂😂

[@mattchappell8086]

Thanks Edd, its the best thing on TV. Even though it's not on TV...

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

Possibly the only other mini as customised as Binky....

[@MattBrownbill]

Na, this one drives.... 😁

[@MiniMattTV]

@@MattBrownbill you must be out of the loop. Binky has been to a car meet already

[@MattBrownbill]

@@MiniMattTV Oh, I normally get notifications on youtube. Oh well.

[@garyparker2969]

SUCH A CUTE LIL THANG EDD I CRACKUP EVERY TIME I SEE IT !! God Bless All.

[@kokodin5895]

would this car be light enough to get your patented dealers weelers mini moke springs ubgrade in place of those of those rubber buns?

[@The5hit]

Always nice inheriting other people's lovely work.

[@angelsv]

I have been waiting for the new episode of Range Rover in the MOT, but this helps too.

[@ehamster]

The MOT tester is still typing in the list of failed items.......

[@RTS1980]

@@ehamster was going to say the same...

[@angelsv]

@@ehamster haha that made me laugh.

[@ArthurDaley1]

After reading Edd’s book it’s nice to see he’s doing what he loves and has got what he’s always wanted a dream workshop full of projects, just like his Mum front garden looked like many years ago.

[@michaelstanding9118]

edd you are a bad boy tie rod bolt must go nut on bottom so you do not lose the tie rod if the nut comes off

[@giridharg82]

Enjoyed the investigation to find the caster issue

[@haskyb9184]

As a fellow tall man of 6’5, I’m interested to know if Ed has managed to find a 4 poster ramp that a fully grown man can stand under without crouching !

[@haskyb9184]

@n325aej 😂 I know the feeling

[@skylined5534]

@@haskyb9184 A score for us 5'10" shortarses 😂

[@nicko6710]

Brings back memories of working on Mini

[@StefanMiniCooper]

Edd you put the bolt from the Ti-rod in the wrong direction, upside down. The nut should be sitting down. If you loose the nut the bolt still will keep the ti-rod in place, and the car wil not be crashing.

[@johnforeman6620]

I spotted that as well but assumed that was the spec. not ever owning a Mini.

[@Theyardonthehill]

It looks as though there isn’t enough clearance to get the bolt pushed in from above.

[@StefanMiniCooper]

@@Theyardonthehill before you fit the hub back together you have to put the bolt in the lower arm and ti rod

[@Theyardonthehill]

@@StefanMiniCooper way too much work.

[@StefanMiniCooper]

@@Theyardonthehill not really that much, just pop off the lower ball joint👍been there done that

[@Outlier68]

I find these videos very therapeutic to watch. Great content, thanks Edd.