My LAND ROVER DEFENDER Broke Down!

[@totalutternutter]

It makes life a lot easier when you have a nice big workshop to park in front of while you work outside in the rain.

[@nickjh1968]

Yes exactly what I thought 🤣

[@DominicChineas]

The long walk to the tools got tiring after a while! Haha!

[@rudiknapen4867]

@@DominicChineas Al these projects and the Porsche is getting buried under the dust

[@pa1668]

Where do I know this guy from

[@nickjh1968]

@@pa1668 Repair Shop

[@peterlewis7397]

Jon, you’re a real star. Dom, you’re very fortunate to know him!

[@lexwardle790]

Jon's the best friend we all knew we had but didn't realise we needed! Protect him at all costs, Dom.

[@sukottora]

Bloody hell, no spoilers, but I jumped out of my skin when at around 22 minutes and 45 seconds.

[@marthamay2843]

Me too!

[@charlenetaylor5548]

Me too.

[@PeterJewell2]

me three (or four!)

[@gibgrth]

And five lol

[@judithbarnett2966]

Oh Dom!! Jon is such a hero. I hope you're paying him well. Totally the magician and the magician's assistant. And Dan... that explosion had us in fits. Sooo good!!!

[@grandaded]

We all need a Jon in our lives ...

[@derbyshirebirdwatcher6054]

Remember, “if you want to go into the desert, take a Land Rover; if you want to come back again take a Toyota”. Wise words.

[@howardosborne8647]

That isn't just a sales pitch...it is a factual statement🤣

[@LOOKOUT2012]

Or G Wagon (puch proper one) not the new Chelsea Tractors! Had ma y landrovers... Never Again! .My 40 Year Old G gets anywhere & Bulletproof reliability 👌

[@ukpatriot9237]

Great to see copper grease being used in reassembly. Good practice. Enjoyed the video thanks Dom.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you approve!

[@drewmartinezart]

Who would have thought changing a turbo could be so entertaining. You gents make a great team.

[@grahameroberts8109]

The explosion addition was gold! Unlike a Toyota with a seized turbo, the Landie crept home under its own power!

[@jakobrebeki]

Mine broke down all the time. Sold it in the end. Thanks for posting....

[@PatrickHostler]

Jon, is a top mechanic… all car fanatics need a Jon in their lives!!!

[@t.g.998]

22:44 😱you got me good

[@johncartwright8154]

Glad to see a serious skilled mechanic wearing protective gloves. I recall being accused of being a 'bit of a Nancy' by a neighbour for wearing surgical gloves whilst kerb-working on my BSA A65 back in 1969! As I was working in print paste-up at the time, oily prints on the typeset galleys would not be appreciated😊.

[@DavePawson]

And I thought John was a VW 'specialist'? Seems to know his way round the Landi too! Respect John

[@argee55]

Absolutely loved the explosion. Priceless! Having a mate like Jon is also priceless. Hope you made it to London on time.

[@johnsholian4318]

Get the old turbo rebuilt just in case. Nice to have a skilled mechanic mate like Jon to rescue you.

[@trappedinkalifornee]

Don’t forget that turbos spin at 100,000 rpm OR MORE at speed. The only thing the shaft has to rely on is the lubricating OIL. When you come off a drive do yourself a favor and let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes so the turbo can spin down before shutting it off. Give it a chance to survive, it will pay dividends on the other end.

[@philtucker1224]

Good tip (along with disconnecting the annoying stop-start mechanism on many modern cars) to help avoid more unnecessary wear on parts!

[@les9920]

There was a time you could repair a Defender with a handful of tools out in the middle of nowhere. These Puma engines seem nothing but trouble.

[@akm0614]

I’ve completely been there, where my 1000 sq ft workshop is so full of projects, I’ve got the door open, and I’m working out in the parking lot in the rain. 😂😂 Keep up the good work!

[@DominicChineas]

Hahaha you know how it feels!

[@mikeskelly2356]

With an 'older' vehicle, I always put a strong disc magnet on the oil filter, just to trap any metallic 'fines' in the oil. Ensures the metal bits stay out of the bearings and keeps the filter working longer...

[@AircooledMisfits]

Great job Jon on the turbo R and R.....you did a good job Dom taking the plastic parts off for him. Can't pick on Jon for the blury filming after changing the turbo out for you. Actually yelled oh 💩 with the explosion, then laughed afterwards. See you on the next video....hopefully some 356 content with Jon. 👍🏼

[@MrPossumeyes]

I feel very sorry for folks with motoring issues who don't have a John to call on. He is very special. I've seen vids of diesel runaways on YT and found them quite funny, although surprising, and wouldn't want one to happen to anyone I knew. I believe running a diesel on petrol can be surprising, too. Thanks for the post, Dom - and JON!

[@threeriversforge1997]

Everything's better when John's on the scene!

[@nigelhogben6882]

Another great video Dom what a great man Jon is we need more people like him keep up the good work Dom and Jon

[@oldtomsphotos]

Love the 'special effects'.

[@harrytuttle0]

Jump scare

[@jacquirhodes2834]

I miss my Defender, if I had a John about then I'd have another! You both made that look easy, admiration to you both x ❤

[@jagvette1]

Even though I am retired I fix cars for 'FUN' it's so nice to watch someone else struggle for a change, I hate modern cars, give me a classic with lots of room and simple parts. Don't you just love fighting with serpentine belts

[@rekord1969]

Fair play, get it done, don’t mess around the only way when it’s your daily. Have a 130 2.2 myself, they are a great wagon👍

[@peterhofmann8292]

Loved this one, glad Jon was there to make it happen. Also the explanation of how the turbo is lubricated was super interesting.

[@philtucker1224]

Dom if you find yourself needing to work outside of the workshop in poor weather it always helps to keep an old garden umbrella in the workshop for such an occasion. 👍🇬🇧

[@DaveAMcLaughlin]

Great job, Dom & Jon...and that explosion gag was priceless!!! 😂😂😂

[@Ivc406]

Well done Dom good to have friends when needed good luck in London 🛠️🎥🎥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@overlandready]

Modern diesels with higher spec EGR systems have a throttle body on the intake pipe to the manifold, the TDCi has this, if the throttle is let off with revs, it closes and opens the EGR valve so it controls the percentage of exhause gasses reentering the combustion chamber. This is good as if the RPM exceeds the factory set limits, this valve should also close to limit air, and at that point, also limit any oil being sucked into the intake. thus runaway should be almost impossible.You're more likely to have a problem with oil going out of the exhaust and that creates a cloud of smoke. it'll also kill the catalytic converter and a DPF if one is fitted, mostly on vehicles after 2009. If you think the turbo has disintegrated enough to allow oil past the seals, then remove or even cut an intake hose, the engine will still run, albeit badly, but you will never get the oil through to the engine! 57 reg doesn't have a DPF so I'd be a bit concerned with letting someone work on a vehicle that doesn't actually know what he's working on! It's a CATALYTIC CONVERTER!

[@PhilNyquist]

John is a walking encyclopaedia Love it

[@MikeSmith-sg9pt]

I've wanted a Defender since I was about 8, I'm 42 and still Defenderless, but even this video hasn't put me off! One day 😊

[@jetbudgieii]

I know of four ways to try to stop a runaway diesel engine, other than waiting until it's eaten itself; 1) Put it in top and dump the clutch, hard. Risky for the transmission but sometimes does the trick. 2) This one I learned from a Swedish owner, squirt a CO2 fire extinguisher down the air intake, it'll kill off the oxygen. 3) From a mate who rebuilds diesel engines, throw a duvet at it to try and choke off the air supply. He did this on a Mercedes Sprinter and saved the engine. Obviously sticking your hand over the intake could work as well but you might not want to put your mitt close to a diesel lump doing 5000rpm 😨 4) From the Belgian Fire Brigade who attended to a crashed Merc on the motorway. Chuck a wrecking bar through the sump! Obviously no guarantee that any of these will work, except #4 lol

[@nitt3rz]

CO2 extinguisher is what Mr Hewes have in case tank engines run-away.

[@davidedwards4125]

No4 just means you don’t have to wait :-)

[@likeakite]

Don't forget Dom....the correct breakdown cover is cheaper and safer than turbo overrun !! BTW what a great mate you have in John

[@tomswindler64]

Nice,thank goodness you have Jon,was a lot of work.just keep on doing what you do best.glad y’all were able and get it fixed.be safe 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks 👍

[@philtucker1224]

Jon is such a nice chap, he clearly avoided calling you an idiot in front of the camera when he saw how much stuff you had removed unnecessarily from the Land Rover. 😂🤣

[@waynejames6169]

love the way Dom announces the parts and hands them to John to fit. 😁

[@chrisbanks5925]

Great work lads . . . there is no turbo lag when it comes to John.

[@more.power.]

You pranksters excellent work John and Dom have a great night out. Cheers

[@lawrencemartin1113]

.....of course it broke down Dom....it's a Land Rover! It's why I no longer own one. It spent more hours being fixed than it did driving and costing me serious piles of money. No car is 100% reliable, but Land Rovers are absolutely shockingly unreliable. Turbo issues on Defenders are very common.....my brother went through several! Hope it's fixable.

[@budekins7779]

80% of all landrovers built are still on the road. The other 20% reached their destination.

[@sanatandharma4435]

So I am doing the correct thing in changing the oil on my Renault Grand Scenic dci every 6 months. This is very reassuring. Thanks for the video. xx

[@DominicChineas]

I think that depends on how many miles your doing, but the engine will be happy!

[@Azureecosse]

I change my oil and filter on my Turbo engine every 4000 miles I do a lot of towing and I live in the wilds of Scotland where the temperature range can be quite extreme, I don't think you can ever change your oil too much on a Turbo charged engine I think anything under 4000 miles though is excessive and expensive, I always buy trusted oil, I like Castrol its been looking after me for decades now. I think you can get away with longer oil change intervals on non TC engines. I always check the air filter too and give it a vacuum as a clogged air filter also wears out a Turbo charger quicker

[@Roy-oo8kf]

We should get the people who design engines to work on them, just think how easy the repairs will get!

[@oliveringram3056]

Or buy a Toyota, no repairs needed....

[@itsayesfromme2669]

Jon is very highly skilled, that man knows his stuff.

[@frances7243]

...and just nice to see it done with all the difficulties. Brilliant.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petersmith9530]

A Land Rover breaking down? Never heard of such a thing! In the long glorious history of motoring its never been shown that a Landy has been reliable

[@michaelgaffney7532]

I will buy Jon a pint for this one. Great watching a skilled man do his trade👍

[@shauntvr4312]

Change the engine oil every 4000 miles to keep that turbo happy

[@gregarrell6132]

So good that it all went well, Dom and John. My son has a similar model Land Rover.

[@honorw4125]

I know how you feel. The first time I drove my Mum's 1950 Series 1 landy (nicknamed Boudicca, Mum's chariot 😉) it broke down...on a busy roundabout...and the indicators packed up! We get there in the end but sometimes with a tow 😁

[@JonAtLarge]

Impressive Jon Cam at the end.

[@007sladegreen]

Great job and special effects !

[@alanreeves459]

Another great video 👍 Cracking job Jon even with a 2 hour handicap. Oh and nice filming Dom 😂

[@malcolmclenton1663]

Congratulations, job well done!👍

[@rjs1304]

My 90 has its original 2.5 N/A diesel, less powerful than yours, but no turbo to go wrong! Happy days 😁

[@groeacht8525]

Vid title is hardly surprising, usually mine is just broken. I actually need to check the turbo on mine, the turbo cores are really cheep, I'm tempted to just change mine rather than waiting for it to need replacing. Ive not got any ac gubbins getting in the way, joys of farmer spec. Oh that big can down stream of the turbo is just a cat converter, not a dpf even if it looks like one, and has the transporter got a collapsed strut on the passenger side? Seems common for vw vans to have very broken looking suspension

[@adeh503]

We all need a Jon in our life 👍 top man

[@thomaspollock4274]

Gave me a start on the test run, lol. Nice to have good mates when help is needed.

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Jon the Reggae mechanic is very good!

[@roberthocking9138]

It’s an engine out and complete strip and clean Ime afraid Dom, fine metal will have gone through the oil into the engine. If you don’t strip it, it will fail down the line Ime afraid . Bare minimum you MUST change the engine oil and filter

[@paulbarnard5267]

@@roberthocking9138 they did…

[@HighPeakVideo]

Not even time for a Festive Greggs! If Defender hadn't started Dom would have to drive off in his Ferrari!

[@AlanEvans-m7f]

Haven't you done a turbo on the last lady you had.. Much more complicated than the old series 2a that I had. Great video again lads, and how useful is it having a mate like John?

[@michaelread4580]

Diesel run can usually be stopped by jamming a cover over the intake. No air no run.

[@alanlansdell7533]

Dead right. Not so easy to do on a modern car, you need nerves of steel to undo the various modern hose clips, plastic covers and housings to get to the intake while the engine screams next to you.

[@jonvaines2545]

Hahaha that explosion was genius, it scared the bejeezus out of me hahaha

[@anthonywilliamson7323]

Everyone needs a Mate like John

[@eddieMurphy11111]

thats why i always carry a plastic bag to put it over the intake if that happens, as an engine can not run without Air, thanks for the video

[@revb0]

If you try a plastic bag on a runaway it’ll suck it straight in in a millisecond. You might stand a chance with you anorak 😅

[@P51]

great chuckle from your spcial effects!

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you like them!

[@bobrice3957]

If you do get a runaway just slam it in top and drop the clutch to stall it out. Same if you manage to start the engine backwards. Don't ask me how I know.

[@velviaman3206]

Every one needs a Jon , unfortunately I had to bugger about for 40 years without one. Worst job, refurbishing the universal joints on a Triumph Herald drive shaft or was it the removal and replacement of a flywheel gear wheel with the use of an oil bath with a fire underneath it?

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

a runaway can only be stopped by blocking the air intake. ps, a "pop-up" gazebo would come in handy when you have to work outside.

[@Suiseki]

If you think that was hard try doing one on a Volvo XC60 its all between the engine and the bulk head in a gap you can hardly get you hands in, so that looked like a dream Dom.

[@pilesofparagraphs]

I feel like if you didn't have Jon you'd have to have a different hobby. Well done guys, always fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigmac60]

Nice job Jon

[@alskooper3319]

If the title read “My Land Rover made an entire trip without breaking down”, people would be more interested in learning how that was accomplished. 😂

[@lancejensen7737]

Had the turbo let go in my mitsubishi ute and perform diesel runaway one day. Had the presence of mind to choke the engine and kill it. Replaced the turbo core and injectors and shes still going well after 3 years but very scary experience

[@tommypygall324]

great vid mate that motor looks terrific ha when it exploded my heart sank brill lads keep them coming😍

[@kevinbodnar448]

These modern car are all the same, the garage would of been very expensive, I'll keep my series 3 all day long, great video 👍

[@shedlife1745]

Great job for a defender. When do get Jon Channel. I'd watch it. BTW, I'm sticking with my 59 series 2. No turbo!!

[@caztroll]

You need to do an episode where you go to help Jon with some stuff! I am sure he has some cool stuff to look at!

[@davegriffin9771]

Hi Dom, I don't think you'll find there is a bearing as such in the turbo, it runs purely on oil. The reason being it spins too fast for a bearing to cope. Good luck

[@alanclarke4646]

Of course turbos have bearings. Usually "floating ring" types.

[@rayhitchman4741]

No Wendy ? How can you be supervised without Wendy ?

[@jaytoms6540]

If you want to go out back you take a land rover, if you want to come back you take a land cruiser.

[@JohnPilkington-o7h]

Have a CO2 fire extinguisher on hand, if you have a runaway diesel then feed the air intake with CO2 until the engine stops.

[@deancoley7987]

Great work team, Jon is an Angel on earth

[@shanevonharten3100]

" my landrover broke down " A most common statement amongst owners lol

[@michaeldebrou8767]

John's a legend, let's face it!

[@DominicChineas]

It’s true!

[@melvynkersley-nc8fx]

Sounds like a classic modern vehicle!! Take that off to get to that,but first take that off to get to………etc!!🤪!

[@bar1066]

Co2 fire extinguisher, sprayed down the air intake, might stop it from running away?

[@paulbarnard5267]

300TDi is way easier to change. You actually made me jump at the end.

[@AdeptHavelock]

The great thing about old Land Rovers is that the nuts are self-lubricating 😂

[@TheGathumpus]

Should a bought a series 3 not as fancy but all you need to carry is a big toolbox (to hold the hammer, screwdriver and duct tape)

[@larryreece1403]

Using anti-seize is the mark of a true mechanic who has learned from not using anti-seize in the past!

[@terrytopliss9506]

Well done boys,even though the designers made it really difficult.👍😒👍

[@article2245]

Great video as always...quick question. You changed the oil, was there any metal debris from the turbo in it or the filter?

[@DominicChineas]

No thankfully it looked good! And there wasn’t really much oil in the intake, lucky escape!

[@MuntyScruntFundle]

This is fast turning into the “John fixes things channel.” :o)

[@miguelpaixao1317]

Dom ?? What would you do without John? And without a turbo😂😂😂 I'm kidding 😂😂 Nice video!! Thanks John!! Thanks Dom.