REBUILDING THE CHEAPEST RANGE ROVER IN THE UK | PT1

[@Ben_drvr]

Mat, by now you must a-door this car 😉

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Wow 😂

[@simonfearing4907]

Give "rover" Guys these puns are terrible

[@bakern1309]

@@Lamster66 You should've just left the puns to the other guys mate😂

[@The_journeyy]

Brilliant 🤣

[@ray5952]

I can tell mad will go R(over) the top with this car 😉

[@paulinekay5241]

The problem with the rear door to quarter is that you can't take a door from one car and guarantee it will fit another. I work for JLR. The tooling wears so the nut plate in the door and the hinge position are constantly adjusted to ensure the gaps and flush are correct. To correct the rear door to quarter gap. Slightly loosen the bottom door to hinge bolts. The bottom of the door will move inwards and correct the bottom of the door being over flush to the quarter. You will have to do this several times until you get it in the correct position. Use the paint marks beneath the bolts as a guide. Loosen the bolts, let the door drop inwards and then push the door out with your knee as you tighten the bolts up in the required position. Then do the same to the front door to match the rear door. You will then need to take the bottom of the fender inboard to match up with the front door. Regarding the style lines. Instead of moving the hinges move the door striker to line up the style lines on the door. On the tailgate. It needs raising up on both hinges. That will correct the style line issues.

[@brandenalexander6038]

Like so he can see this

[@Karl-sq5ng]

There'll be lots of people over the years that'll google this info and you just saved them a ton of time.

[@xOwebbyOx]

I’m also a panel setter for JLR and can confirm this is correct :)

[@davedave1027]

@@brandenalexander6038 why cant he?

[@SeaJayBelfast]

​​@@xOwebbyOx Absolute legends. Only with JLR will you find staff who actually worked on the damn things lending a hand in the comment section.

[@paulsj3273]

There should be a plastic splash guard by the lower tailgate between the bumper and lower elements.

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️😗❤️🙌

[@paulsj3273]

@@alunesh12345 fortunately I don’t believe in such utter shite and I can go about my day doing whatever I like 👍

[@sarahedey6264]

Well I work at body shop i can come fix it

[@Sharpster1000]

You already know this is going to be an epic build once it’s done. Can’t wait!

[@dannyt3180]

Yes you can wait and you will wait….

[@dannyyt2012]

K I agree

[@alunesh12345]

@@dannyyt2012 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️😗❤️🙌

[@sammy_6c560]

Mat, I work for Land Rover myself there have already been comments about the dimple being for keyless entry but you also need to check the inside of the door matches up when it comes to wiring, motors and components that you fit back in as these can be different depending on the spec and options the car had for example the ones you took off will have wiring and mounts for meridian sound system. Also some parts from the same age and spec can be different if they have different vin ranges bit of a minefield

[@brun_s]

Yup agreed! I worked there 3 years on the door line alone with other quality departments and can say this is a spot on comment

[@hassan.hadier]

Did u guys do an apprenticeship to get into a job at land rover?? 🤔

[@brun_s]

no mate, I applied for a job and was lucky at the time to get a job 1 of 1200 jobs with over 50k applicants… good money but you do graft in some areas! I was quality so I was quite lucky

[@hassan.hadier]

@@brun_s oh I see wow lucky you mate cuz I'm 16 rn and wanting to do an apprenticeship in mechanics becoming a vehicle technician that's why I asked lol

[@brun_s]

@@hassan.hadier I’d 100% recommend trying to get an apprenticeship with JLR or Aston Martin! Totally worth it. If you do so. Good luck 🤞🏻

[@stephenwhyment6653]

Genuinely glad KZbin recommended this video ! Normal lad doesn’t pretend to know everything and learns. Fair play ! Great channel

[@LionTheHeart]

What a great hands on attitude you have! Great video Thank you!

[@MrHald90]

Difference between the 2 handles is passiv entry with the one with Chrome surrounding and a dimple. Unlocks when you put your hand in between handle and door.

[@JAYPCARS]

You don’t see many of these being modified well, so I’m sure after Mat puts his stamp on it that’ll change 😁

[@InsanityRenn]

Check out some Barugzai builds ...

[@bmorris5863]

@@InsanityRenn chavurgzai....

[@InsanityRenn]

@@bmorris5863 have you seen any of Mats previous builds? 😂

[@bmorris5863]

@@InsanityRenn good point hahahaha

[@maisosclips1082]

@@bmorris5863 hi

[@mauxie.]

Your work ethic and dedication are inspiring, I love the pace and tone of your videos as well. Super awesome channel

[@lex_uss]

I love this series and I am excited to see what the car will end up looking like. Also, at 19:23 if you approach the car with the key and you place your finger in the handle (it's touch sensetive) it'll unlock the car (and fold the mirrors out) and when you touch that little bump or the case of the FL door, the 2 lines then the car locks and the mirrors fold, I am sure you knew that but maybe I helped a bit! Keep u the great content!

[@ryanshaw3268]

Big up rob what a brilliant bloke. Used him personally myself and what a decent bloke perfectly priced and amazing at his job! Welldone 👍🏻

[@benfel9403]

Like your point about the glass roof and would agree, that would at the least be leaking or out of line or like you say popped completely. ! Good luck with it..

[@ScotsBeats]

theres little rubber stoppers on the boot you can adjust to line the the boot lid to the body, the have them on the bonnet aswell

[@simonblunden2151]

Just love the positive attitude, the way you troubleshoot and make nothing seem impossible!

[@DSJEYES]

Loving this series already mat. That dimple on the door is for keyless locking btw 👍🏼

[@derricksinfield6477]

Love your channel mate 👍🏼 to close the boot on the range just press the top button it shuts bottom as well 😊

[@MLEvo440]

Look at the reflection on the rear quarter on 11:42 🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenmiddleton446]

The quarter is well in. There not spot welded the cold riveted and bonded due to being aluminium. I repair these at work everyday but can be done 😂

[@shravanramnarain2082]

Never the less, well done mat, your work is truly outstanding!!!

[@akashsp]

Never thought I’d be interested in content like this but you’ve got me hooked! Looking forward to seeing this build completed

[@jamesstone7597]

Nice progress Matt, it’s just a thought but is that rear door of an SVR as I think they have more pronounced arches than the Autobiography & it lines up along the other shut lines 🤔

[@gamersquadlifestyle]

You mean "SV", but I agree

[@piovo1]

@@gamersquadlifestyle no mate the SVR

[@4xbuu]

@@piovo1 they didn’t make a vogue svr, so it is sv mate

[@piovo1]

@@4xbuu no mate no no no this is pagani amg Bugatti saloon bro

[@gamersquadlifestyle]

@@piovo1 lol😂I even googled something I already know rn to make sure and time I'm such a massive LR / RR fan but there's no SVR version of the Range Rover Vogue the only thing close to that is a SV Autobiography, although there's a RR Sport SVR🤧 although in your case brother your right enjoy your day✌🏾

[@gezdipz5425]

If there's access inside the boot for rear panel put a bladder in there and push out from inside just an idea 👌,looking good so far.

[@JackMcNeillCars]

I got a feeling this one is gunna be the biggest challenge yet bro😭. Gassed for the transformation 🔥

[@ahsanashraf6359]

11:44, the reflection🤣

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Dead 😂😂😂😂

[@SimonBetty]

Going to be my favourite series this. Absolutely loving it! Some lovely kits available for these. Could the issue be the door rather than the quarter?

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️😗❤️🙌

[@a_royal_payne]

The difference in the prefix of the rear door harness signifies the model year it was built, slight changes are made from year to year and why it didn’t work.

[@Noddyunplugged]

Glass roofs/pano roofs and sunroofs too, all have quite a lot of weight to them. The weight in this rod will be fairly significant. If this slid down a verge sideways and was then stopped abruptly as reached the bottom/side, then the momentum and sudden stop may have shifted the top half of the car to one side slightly. Just a thought. I remember reading somewhere that a pano roof on a mini added 80kg to the roof. They massively raise a vehicle’s roll centre.

[@IanRMcAllister]

Good Video! Just a thought re the rear door fit ... it could be that the lower part of the rear door itself below the fold line is bent outwards? Personally I'd take it to a Range Rover approved third party repairer (there is a list on the Jaguar Land Rover webite) and get their thoughts on what is wrong. They could also check the chassis. Estimates are normally free - Good Luck!

[@givingtherek1315]

My thoughts too 🙌

[@fimsty]

You have so much energy… I would’ve given up a long time ago. You’re an inspiration.

[@Jack-ky5si]

Hi Matt. The bootlid is composite plastic /fiberglas and could be cracked up by the hinges where they usually give way. If theres no cracks then a new set of hinges will sort it its very common

[@brunom.t7827]

I loove the passion you have for this car rebuilds,

[@GarageNineteen]

This video made me happy watching for some weird reason lol… seeing you fixed all the little problems for free! That’s amazing. I love it. Keep wrenching man !!

[@zaizainjamal]

Don't worry about it matt. Its nothing you can't handle. Upto now you have overcome every obstacle you've had. You can sort this one too.

[@petermaidment1175]

That rear quarter is just pushed in you could see it against the plastic liner trim that you removed. A body shop will repair that no problem.

[@busy1162]

Just make sure you go to a good body shop, easy fix

[@grahambarnett6107]

I think the rear lower panel has been pushed in as one, but not left any obvious creases or marks, go get the panel pulled, will be cheaper than even a second hand one.

[@simonwebster985]

Respect man! Have to love an enthusiastic guy doing really frustrating jobs lol, addicted to your channel guys, keep er lit

[@paulbeecham8313]

Well done Matt and Hannah, great progress, speaking from experience all modern cars full of gadgets have to have matching door harness and modules cos in some strange way manufacturers must enjoy swapping one pin and one wire to create headaches for us novices 🤔 well done for patience and perseverance 👏👏 keep up the great content im hooked 🤩

[@2spoons]

Awesome 👏 👏 work Matt..... its all down to the detail

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Entertaining first episode. Looking forward to more episodes. Keep up the good work.

[@nuhcharanek3732]

to lock it just put your finger on the lines or on the dimple in the rear door to open just open the door theres sensors on the inside regular open your door

[@samdub]

Good progress! Part of a previous job I had involved sometimes removing and re attaching looms from van doors, I feel your pain!

[@davebromwich5359]

Superb content as usual, I love how you just give it a go and and enjoy the journey! Awesome

[@nickgreennjg9158]

Matt that back 1/4 panel can be fixed with a good body repair shop . Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@SilvesterP38]

I started watching your channel back when u had the bmw 1 series! I love the variety of cars you have brought to the channel and how you never give up on any challenges that arise! Great content as usual wishing you the best bro👍

[@mazalex2556]

the dimple for the door handles are the keyless entry im pretty sure, it is for my dads disco sport where it recognises hand gestures when a key is inside ur pocket

[@tunizieca9373]

The reflections on the quarter panel at 11:51 are just hilarius :DDD

[@judebrown2672]

My favourite yet. As I have a l405 autobiography it's fascinating to see everything in peices. You have the patience if a Saint. Well done.

[@tonywalters5396]

The tailgate hinges also crack and split so double check them as that is why the tailgate drops. You adjust but after a few cycles, it drops again. The door handles are both keyless entry, just different models. The modules in each door are coded and share some parts of the wiring in the loom hence you need the right module and loom. Hope that helps.

[@jonnywray4372]

You’re well and truly gifted Mat, good luck, and keep us all updated please as you rebuild this gem of a bargain.

[@barrysaunders5243]

Matt get in contact with Rob & Chris at salvage rebuilds, they could sort the 1/4 panel or jig it to be sure it’s straight, it would be great content for the both of you 👍

[@bigdarbs19]

Yep, great idea.

[@marklewin541]

"The mic enhances the noise". Does that mean those exhausts have been quiet 🤣🤣

[@mikecannon374]

What a pleasure your videos are to watch so informative and detailed .well done sir and the best of luck in everything you do .

[@wandango5913]

Regarding the rear arch alignment maybe put a straight edge across the face of the wheel and measure how much it flares out in comparison with the other side

[@kitatit]

It makes me happy to see your girl enthusiastically supporting you. You guys are a great team. Much respect from Australia! ✊Subscribed!🤗

[@carpediem4512]

😂😂

[@KOOIJBOY]

Such an awesome car, cant wait for the next video! I think I talk for a lot of people when I say your attitude is inspiring!

[@lanceoleary6980]

It looks perfect ❤ Great Channel Mat, really enjoy how you do your thing.

[@smart3k]

Got a pretty good bargain with that Mat, Saw one on copart the other day same age and slightly lower mileage that went for 20k Bodyshop could fix that rear quarter easily with a panel puller

[@richday5520]

The panels are glued and rivetted on not spot-welded and the hinges have adjustment on all 4 bolts hard to explain but if your desperate I used to profile doors for jlr and I'm only down the road

[@SG.123]

Replace the LHR door hinges and adjust the Striker position and the panel gap should change.

[@pjcppjcp5925]

Mat - besides doing a brilliant job on any car - you are just so entertaining and proving that patience and self belief will always overcome 99% of all challenges. What is a shame is that it looks like JLR cars seems to have the same reliability and quality as the old British Leyland motors - surely it just cannot be all down to the Midlands workforce??

[@adamleecornish]

Thanks for uploading this today literally spent the last week watching everyone of your car vids in order and was on the last one as you uploaded this… so now I have this to watch tonight … so cheers 🍻

[@wesleybloemen]

your can just pull on the doors to adjust it they do it in body shops i worked in a bmw one myself, it's bc some metal slowly bends when it got shipped

[@SNERUAL_]

I love Mats face in the reflection of the car, starting at 11:36 .

[@Joshua.Cook7]

I support Mat by watching through every second, including the ads, so he gets that all important maximum watch time😉

[@TheLewisj63]

Something to watch out for if you decide to replace panels yourself, the car is full of self pierce rivets (just under 4000) because it’s around 95% aluminium construction, there are a few spot welds like the ones you pointed out but there are some SPR under the arch that you showed. Spot welds are usually in pairs and flush both sides whereas SPR have a button protruding on the underside. You can find an example of SPR if you look under the the gasket for the door aperture. You can get a handheld SPR gun but access will probably be an issue on an assembled car. Love your stuff keep up the good work👍

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks so much mate!

[@TrueIgnition]

Bit of advise for the future get a straight edge like a piece of wood place it in the middle of the arch and look down and it’ll tell you if the quarter is folded in. Keep up the good work though! RR are a massive pain to work on

[@RichOvertonGasoline]

Much respect mate, that RR looked like its giving you a right beating.. and you have only just scratched the surface… as always a great watch 👍🏻 can wait see how this turns out.

[@jsb572]

Your determination is just something to behold, great content. Keep creating and we will keep watching🙌

[@motoringnation]

Loving the video, looking forward to watching the rest of the transformation. Might be a daft question but - are you sure the 'new' rear door is straight? Afterall that could be from an accident damaged car and bent out of shape, your RR could be fine?

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️😗❤️🙌

[@ironlungthe3rd]

That soft close is part of the loop, if you take away the extra power that goes through as it completes you won't get all the door features.

[@gustennant5469]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Range Rovers. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I can't wait to see the Mat Armstrong edition. 😍

[@stewartbandit]

I’d go with you assessment and hope it all ok 👌

[@lukemcgivern292]

Mat we just had this on my missus one, it turned out to be the electric strut, was pulling the boot offline. They’re crap and common prob. Her shut lines are perfect now!

[@mattgreene01]

And what about the car’s? (Sorry, had to)

[@lukemcgivern292]

Lol

[@ahmostaudros720]

Nice one buddy..its a lot of work and can't wait for your next video

[@Rich_padley]

Hanna’s new daily coming along nicely 👀

[@simonfearing4907]

I've waited for your latest video to drop all week I've been stuck at home in the bedroom with covid and instantly my day has perked up

[@chrishaps6846]

wah ! you make it look so easy . nice video & presentation .

[@Fargoose96]

You give me Ben foster vibes, same accent and so so positive about everything

[@philipeastham1607]

Re the rear door gap. It may just need a tweak and twist inwards at the bottom. The original door appeared to be better so give the replacement door a gentle nudge! I’ve had issues like this in the past with second hand doors. Good luck, nice car.

[@MrPhicreations]

It should be fairly easy to take a measurement on the new door and the door on the other side. Lets say you hold a line from tyre to tyre and level and measure the distance to the door or the backpanel. Then compare the notes..

[@limitles09]

the issue of the loom for the window is just an issue of wiring configuration. with a bit of time you could have reconfigured the wires to run the windows without the soft close switch.

[@iainlovatt4938]

Matt, the 2 lines on the handle key cover are for keyless entry...

[@matthewgee8122]

Great work. So satisfying when you get things sorted. I don't think I'd have the patience 👍

[@elainerg19]

You did a great job, love it update the calipers gloss black

[@oresthse4668]

Its agood day when matt uploads

[@thobisanindlovu8976]

you can say that again, I have been waiting for Mat to upload. I can not wait to see the final product cause it will be out of this world

[@daveenglish2031]

the rear quarter has been pushed in and back towards the rear. It needs pulling back out and towards the front. You could see the dent at 10:06. you had your hand on it. there's also another crease on the swage line just above your fist at 10:13. these areas all need pulling out before you even think about filler.

[@squeaksvids5886]

Looks like this might be an interesting restoration. Looking forward to see this finished.

[@waynerussell5265]

Loving this build Mat, I remember doing my Audi electric mirriors with looms and drivers. On/ off. Your a star. Love your commitment 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😉🤗🙌🙌👏👏👏❤️

[@johnchandler6474]

Great vlogg as usual matt.I feel knackered just being a bystander to you're video's.

[@matteyre8711]

Hi Matt, I would take that to a proper body shop so that they can put it on a frame machine. It will just need a few tweaks to true it up. You will find that those minor alignment issue will be resolved. Then its just a case of smoothing out the rough edges with body filler.

[@liammaguire8005]

I had the 3l Jag XF, which i believe is the same engine as this. Had both inlet manifolds crack at similar miles so keep an eye on that. Also had both EGRs give up and ruin the engine, constantly going into limp mode and stalling when coming to a stop. Consider capping them off and remap the engine.

[@axsh970]

I love how Hannah (ig is his gf) helps him. It's just so wholesome.

[@adamsgarage5119]

The way the rear door lines up makes me think the quarter panel is slightly pushed in. No worries though! A good bodyshop would be able to pull it out with their frame machine. To me it doesn’t seem like the quarter needs to be replaced. Pull it put and use some filler. You don’t just want to fill all of the gap with filler though as it would probably crack later on. You want to keep your filler as thin as possible.

[@nicbic90001]

Keep up the great work Mat 👍🏻

[@hhva_to1986]

Really like your content Mat! 🏁

[@markkingsland3444]

Could watch your videos all day, good luck with this build pal

[@l-n-s356]

Did you check the health of the Diesel Hyrbid Battery? Since this has alot of miles you will have to replace that as well. They are very expensive.

[@lilcre8or660]

just watching this car come back to life brings a smile to my face

[@Firewolf99HD]

Number plate says SVJ subtle hint at the next car?? 👀👀🤣