Replacing Crankshaft Bearings and the Oil Pump in my Cheap Range Rover [Part 5]

Yep, my crankshaft bearings failed (or darn close to it). In this video, I replace them along with the oil pump to try giving my Range Rover a new lease on life.
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[@ouss]

Watching him rebuild a Range Rover is like when someone rescue a puppy that is disabled

[@we775]

Truth!

[@countrymankdx200]

😂😂

[@MichaelRichards983]

Watching him work on this is like watching a computer geek build a computer while talking about the speed of his hard drive and graphics memory. Geeks are geeks

[@lconocIast]

@@MichaelRichards983 … then invents a cure for the disability 😅 In Waldo We Trust!

[@reacew7624]

@@MichaelRichards983 i dont think you know what a geek is

[@sceb]

I’m not a mechanic. I have no inclination to be a mechanic. And yet I’ve just spent quite a chunk of my day watching multitudes of Waldo’s videos. It’s calming

[@boekenbuis]

Same! He should add some dedicated microphones for the different parts of the repair to get this ASMR effect.

[@TurboJThomas]

There’s a special place in hell for whoever engineered this vehicle to be this difficult to access the oil pan 😂

[@fampic7133]

"It does not have a oil pressure sensor" Truly shows how much they care for their product and their customers.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

@WaldosWorld132 Scam

[@adamstolar3967]

Many european car don't have

[@rhkavli]

It has an oil pressure sensor, but only the binary old-school type with a threshold of half a bar. So it's useless for diagnostics.

[@dregenius]

​@@adamstolar3967 I've owned plenty of european cars (although only from BMW and Mercedes) and all have had oil pressure sensors, in fact BMW used oil level sensors as far back as the early 90s, alerting drivers via the check control system to possible oil problems with a gong and "Stop - Engine oil pressure!" alert on the LCD display even back in 1992. It's only been American cars that I've seen where they put an ancient gauge or dim light on the dash but no way to actually *alert* the driver to a major oil pressure issue.

[@Ahmed____]

@@adamstolar3967 Not sure what European cars you've worked on, but I have never come across one without an oil pressure sensor.

[@xray606]

The goal of Range Rover Engineers, seems to have been to give Mechanics job security for years to come. That's the most complicated "oil pan" I've ever seen.

[@WaldosWorld]

Also notable is that if I went to the dealer with this issue, they would've tried to sell me a new engine for $17,000. Land Rover doesn't sell bearings for these vehicles, so aftermarket is the only option

[@wifelikecow]

@@WaldosWorld I actually sat there and pondered the meaning of life when you said this had no dipstick. Please tell me you're joking? Right? If not, a certain trip behind the shed is in order for the engineers at Land Rover.

[@chrisomeara5795]

@@wifelikecow My BMW doesn't have one either...madness

[@adev8383]

My Audi doesn’t have one either. It comes with a dipstick tube but not the dipstick.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear @@WaldosWorld So you can see very clearly, that it is better to get rid of this British crap (or whoever built it and is responsible for such a mechanics and owners nightmare). You will never feel really well/safe driving this thing, at least not while driving long distances. Even with all your skills it will be no fun. These cars are simply not known for their reliability. BETTER AN END WITH TERROR THAN TERROR WITHOUT END! Unfortunately I know exactly what I'm talking about, sigh (I'm always good as a bad example). Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@deebee3901]

Waldo, this might sound strange, but I'd actually hope you would keep this car. You are learning and teaching us so much about this car. At your current rate, you will become a Land Rover expert and pass on to the greater audience the tips and tricks of how to maintain this car. I've enjoyed this series immensely!

[@WaldosWorld]

I was pretty annoyed while working on it, but I also really enjoy having it, so I probably won't get rid of it 😂

[@paulwatson255]

Great words my opinion from Jamaica positive words

[@glenpaul3606]

he has taught smart people never to buy a Range Rover...lol

[@scottleggejr]

@@glenpaul3606 I had my eye on one back in like 04/05 and always wondered why they were $120-150k fully kitted out and sold 2-3 years old for $40-50k and now it's obvious. The only thing the brits ever engineered worth a shit is America... BSA, Jaguar, Range Rover, Lotus are all junk, unreliable brands.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear @@glenpaul3606 👍👌👏 Definitely! And why should he suffer any longer? For other peoples sake? I really hope that he will get rid of this mechanics and owners nightmare. BETTER AN END WITH TERROR THAN TERROR WITHOUT END! Unfortunately I know exactly what I'm talking about, sigh (I'm always good as a bad example). Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@robertmccully2792]

Should have your own TV show, clean cut, good voice, calm manner, nice guy.

[@nestorlugo.]

What do you think this is supposed to be?

[@seraglioborneo2803]

I am reminded of the saying, "A second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience" Waldo's hope winning over the experience of many who struggled to cope with a RR ! I have been binge watching parts 1-5 relaxed in my chair watching "Waldo vs RR"

[@seraglioborneo2803]

A salute to a great mechanic. I want to watch Waldo vs flood damaged Mercedes !

[@e020443]

This guy is absolutely fearless -- and actually competent -- a rare combination. Given that when I started watching him (a couple of years ago, more or less) I was extremely skeptical, given that nearly all of his tools looked brand new. I expect anyone with this degree of skill and attention to detail to have worn tools that look like they've been used for a decade or three. Anyway, when I learned that he'd rebuilt a DD engine for one of his tractors, I became a believer. I look at this as one might a Cat mechanic with 20 years of experience singing opera, well -- books and covers and all that. I enjoy every one of these videos.

[@WaldosWorld]

True, I did buy some new tools early on. That comment made me laugh (in a good way) 👍

[@Nobucksolutions]

Some people do take care of their tools. I clean mine when they get too dirty. Also if I'm working on something and have too many tools out or start having to look for my tools, i will stop what I'm doing just to put all my tools away were they belong. That way I can keep track of them, have less chance of loosing them, and helps keep work organized and less chaotic.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

@@Nobucksolutions Preach! I catch grief over this practice regularly. But in my experience, frustrations begin to run high when your hands and work space get too filthy to hold a tool or keep yourself "somewhat" clean. I work on heavy equipment where you have large volumes of engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid that can be difficult to contain during a repair. Some of my coworkers seem to literally wallow in their mess. I prefer to take a moment every now and then to gather, wipe, and organize my tools... then sweep the space and wipe the equipment clean, akin to a surgical field. Wash my hands and look over everything with a light to see what else may need repair before continuing. I believe it makes the job quicker and easier overall, and the pause to clean helps me keep a cool head when shit gets irritating. It also helps keep my tools looking good, and I rarely lose anything.

[@ksnyder2013]

I clean and put away my tools after every job. my tools still look mostly new. some mechanics are slobs and some are neat freaks.

[@e020443]

@@ksnyder2013 Tools that have been used since the user was a child have a "patina" that new stuff from Harbor Freight lacks, even if they're perfectly clean. My point was (and is) that this guy took up serious wrenching later in life than many of us did and has done really well.

[@felixs7596]

I feel your suffering and pain, I'm a 21 year old apprentice working at a European shop and I had this same range rover come for trans oil cooler lines, long story short the lines weren't properly connected to the cooler and I went for a drive and blew the transmission pump, boss ordered a new transmission, most painful job I've ever done. Being covered in transmission fluid with an angry boss up your ass is not fun.. cheers! Love the content.

[@nielsvincourt6274]

Thanks for being one of the only KZbinrs who uses correct safety equipment

[@amdstrollo3074]

The part where you welded your engine lift bracket actually made say wow, the filmography + skills was on point

[@WaldosWorld]

I appreciate it! 🤠

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

I would not have the patience to screw around with a Range Rover. Even less patience if it was from up north, and even less if it had to be done in a home garage. Much respect to you. If you can fix that thing then pretty much everything else will be a walk in the park.

[@OGMikeGyver]

I would have thrown in the towel on this thing long ago. Props for your persistence.

[@simonhughes9472]

I’m blown away by your skills, nerve and ability to tackle any job! How do you know soo much! As Brit, I am also embarrassed by Landrover, what a nightmare! Love the videos, keep them coming! 😊

[@pigswillbepigs]

Brilliant work. I really would get that garage floor sorted.

[@itsjustme9318]

Mad RESPECT to you Waldo for a DIY guy there is nothing too complicated for you to try! The dipshit engineers who designed a car that you have to take completely apart to get to the bloody oil pan should be tared and feathered!!! Typical Range Rover! JOB WELL DONE!!!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! Yeah, the engineers obviously weren't concerned with making this job easy 😂

[@sapiduscorvus]

You’re my favorite car tuber, even with the waits between videos. Perfect pacing, content density, and length. I really appreciate that you don’t stretch jobs like this one into a 24 part series where we have to watch you remove rusty bolts in real time.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@adamandrews2528]

I think you had the best welding footage I have ever seen during the bracket fab. Good job.

[@asbjrnkvisle5831]

Excavators, Range Rovers trucks, trailers. Your videos are entertaining and inspiring. Keep it up!

[@azizsinger5142]

Your patience and persistence are astonishing and highly admirable. Working on that thing must have been incredibly frustrating, yet you executed with incredible skill. And you delivered a doozy of a video. Amazingly impressive. My only request: get these videos out faster :P

[@Wiseguyy007]

I am an old school engine guy. As a young man I built hot rods that pushed over 800 HP and ran the cars at Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, CA. I was heartbroken to see Waldo Fold on the rebuild when he was at the teardown point. I'm far to old school not to go the distance when you are that deep in a teardown and inspection. The why is simple, like Field of Dreams but mechanically you build it and "It Will Kickass" in the final tale of the tape "To Me" like I was taught by a Top Fuel Dragster Engine Builder go all the way and relish in your achievement. You have bragging rights and at minimum 100k to enjoy. At some point you have a choice to make because the RR will overall mechanically degrade quickly over time. So you find the right buyer (A Lover of RR trucks) and make a deal. My Father was practically a mechanical genius he and Smitty the 70's Racing Engine Master Pro were my guiding mentor and formed my love of Racing and engine building. I I have incredible faith that come my time. I will join them on the engine rebuilding team at the Pomona drag strip in heaven and at that point hopefully we're working on John Force's funny car. 😍😍😍

[@RyanWithAviators]

I definitely recommend a Toyota Land cruiser or Lexus counterpart. I dunno if you have ever owned Toyotas, but working on them generally is a total cake walk. It's like Toyota designed them with the mechanic in mind.

[@johanloots4646]

Cruiser all the way.

[@davidmcmurray6932]

Please don't get a Land Cruiser/Lexus! Once you fix them properly it will be the end of video material for your channel, and we want more!

[@juanarevalo5282]

thanks I enjoy all of you posting and your teaching👍🇺🇸

[@petem6291]

Waldo , I have to say your positive attitude is inspiring . I have been repairing cars a long time and your skill and attention to detail is outstanding.

[@AlaskaFearfulTV]

Amazing job Waldo LOVING THE CONTENT WE MISSED YOU

[@bigolemike33]

Another project WELL done Waldo.

[@mattlaptop5728]

Thanks for sharing this with us. A great video and a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to your other projects.

[@lamain238]

Another great video! I especially like it when older vehicles are fully repaired even though it does not always make sense economically.

[@nickvogel7934]

Our newest Land Rover is a 03. Your comment is both full of valor and insanity.

[@MfalmeNderitu]

I am not a mechanic, but I love to watch everything you do. You do it so effortlessly I loved the Range Rover series so much I'll re watch it from the start again.

[@henri8903]

This series has been incredible

[@gpt5002]

Dude that bolt with the two nuts is friggin ingenious idea. Ty!

[@turbocharger7021]

It brings so much satisfaction to see it getting fixed and running again. Kudos Waldo! You are the only youtuber I have actually subscribed by heart. Love the content! Keep it coming!

[@michaelkahut]

I think you would be much happier working on a Mercedes than this Range Rover. Look back at your recent experience with the engine replacement on your Mercedes E-Class sedan. I really appreciate your hard work to bring this content to YT!

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, that E320 was awesome to work on. It makes me hopeful that the Mercedes engineers were that thoughtful when designing other models as well 👍

[@nb44444]

Man you are contributing something great to the great archive of KZbin. That was awesome.

[@yunked210]

This was a monumental repair, definitely you are the right guy for it!

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

Kudos to you and the courage to take on something like this yourself.

[@manwithnoname4716]

Thank you for yet another great video. Looking forward for s-class videos!

[@garyingersoll2460]

thanks for your videos Waldo... you sure are patient...

[@lorenmeyer5290]

WOW Waldo what a job! Always enjoy watching you and listening to you!

[@CarFul]

Wow, what an amount of work this was. I really admire you for doing this completely on your own, sometimes sketchy, sometimes even dangerous work and yes … you have the knowledge and equipment, but still … you just have to do it. Respect, Waldo 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀

[@HinrikThor]

Love the series on the Range Rover! I admire your patience and work ethic while working on this car. I would have probably thrown in the towel doing the timing job 😂 Hope you keep it!

[@Duffy3074]

Well done for seeing this one through!

[@codecircle423]

Ah man, this is so satisfying to watch. Makes me want to go out and rebuild one too.

[@josephmythen3844]

Waldo this is a huge job...good thing you got a good deal on this Range Rover. Your drive is commendable.

[@erezklein5769]

Who would have imagined that such a small problem would Entice so much work, great job!

[@zhillsdaniel]

Haha very, very well done! Enjoyed this series a lot.

[@thefarmkid13]

Waldo, I am so happy to see your channel growing and flourishing. I have been here since about 3k subscribers and the backhoe. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

May a million more subscribers come your Way Waldo . I always Enjoy your videos. Thank you buddy

[@fondupot]

Dude, I applaud you for doing all this work on your own! I always find it takes me so much longer to film and do a project and often get frustrated with the filming aspect. But somehow endure. Keep up the good work. I'd like to see that duramax again sometime soon!

[@flanchoootv]

I really enjoyed watching the Range Rover repair. Much love from Zimbabwe.

[@Duffy3074]

Polite, capable and competent stuff, great to watch

[@robbaker3800]

Love these videos!!! Would like to see cost breakdowns for all the parts and tools needed so we can get an idea of the big picture!

[@tedjohnson64]

This video is so well lit and edited, it’s hard to believe that it’s not done by a professional video team. Very impressive!

[@edwardmckee7626]

Great work. Big fan of the channel, very knowledgeable/skilled, great framing of everything you're doing, and a great attitude throughout.

[@larannar123]

Wow Waldo! The fact you tore this down and it fired up on the first start ,is a huge testament to your ability!!💯👍👍👍👍😎

[@dcpete3054]

Your a braver man then me, I would have scraped that over engineered pile long ago, but it does make for good content and your one hell of a mechanic👍👍😎

[@goodlife9403]

This amount of work and level of content deserve a million comments and ten millions likes

[@johngunning2123]

Hats off to you. You have more patience than I have.

[@bawrenches]

Thanks Waldo, for making this long deployment shorter, one video at a time!

[@The1Hermanator]

These are the types of videos I like. More specifically I love it when you show creative ways to get out of a jam in the past you showed how you’ve used ratchet straps to maneuver, heavy components. In this video you showed a neat trick on how to use a bolt head as an Allen wrench. These are the things that average guys do and it’s cool to see.

[@j.maxwaddell2557]

. You are doing a wonderful job. Your skills and knowledge are bubbling up. I enjoyed watching your journey. Thank you.

[@santimkankaria]

Waldo, you work so hard. A true enthusiast, keep it up mate !

[@moldingpro7208]

I truly enjoy your channel and all of your content. Thank you!

[@WaldosWorld]

I appreciate it! 🤠

[@whatsnextgarage]

Well I have learned something new for sure this evening!! Wasn't sure how you were going to do the main bearings! Awesome procedure! great channel love your work both mechanical and videography!

[@tomoconnor7543]

Love your channel Waldo. It has great content with great presentation. I’m always excited to se a new video from you.

[@alexanderdeclercq982]

amazing skill and patience you have

[@loganb4580]

I always look forward to when a video pops up on this channel. I've been subscribed since +/- 50k subs. Biggest thing I appreciate as a viewer is that you listen to us, and actually bring us into your videos! I love that the most. As always, you've got great skills and video talent. Keep up the good work!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@BWYinYang]

🤣 Hey, worth a laugh for rolling on floor comment. Me on gravel driveway on 1948 ford truck restoration.

[@wellbeing6198]

The patience you have is just wow

[@theavenger3363]

Best mechanic I’ve seen, amazing work 👌

[@lear60man]

Bravo on using a come-a-long strap for the exhaust...brilliant.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Wow that was complicated, thanks for perfect editing made for great watching really enjoyed it. , thanks always Waldo !

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks Steve! 🤠

[@mbhug]

Looking forward to that S class video!

[@ewanstewart8011]

Great repair and video of course. I hope you keep it and see how it goes now that you’ve done all the hard work 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stevenkabuye6621]

Waldo am pretty happy that finally we okay with the car going to a road trip. Mid last year when you made your first video about it I wasn't sure if you'll go far with it. but am now in love please keep it.

[@kruleworld]

23:10 "this engine has a lot life left in it" not according to Land Rover, who seem to want everyone to junk their cars as soon as the warranty expires. it's good you were able to give it a bit more life, despite the manufacturer's best efforts to scuttle it.

[@jimmymanan5997]

Waldo you are incredible. You’re dexterous w car repair but you are also so knowledgeable! Mechanics and DIY guys can learn a lot from you! 👍

[@tetukobudiarso2329]

I am amazed that you did all heavy and difficult repairs all alone. Bravo, I enjoyed watching your videos

[@mrd5024]

Showed your video to a guy I know who works on these cars, and he is impressed you did not give up, lol

[@caesar1295]

Great job Waldo those are not the easiest vehicles to work on, the start up was on point and I believe you just might have a decent vehicle but then again it is a Range Rover. Admire your patience during this overhaul.

[@arthurbliss1013]

I’m 80. Before I turned 30, I had decided that I would shy away from buying cars made in England. Too many strange and unnecessary parts of Ill thought out design. I then decided to shun French and Italian products for about the same reason. It’s nice to have a smart kid like you validate my youthful opinion.

[@jmunozar]

Waldo, thanks for these videos!, I'm always looking forward to see your videos, not only they are quite nice but I also learn a lot from them! thanks!

[@jrob5184]

This is amazing to watch! I got here because of the Mercedes and stuck around for the great content! You now have an International Audience! Greetings from Germany.

[@ganprottas6259]

The group that designed this Range Rover engine certainly never once thought about repair, rebuild and maintenance friendliness. You have quite the arsenal of mechanical skills! Is the homemade gooseneck registered yet? Can't wait for the next project! Take care!

[@elvinitto]

Waldo, you are amazing! I really enjoy watching your content. No BS, just quality content and a little bit of entertainment! :) Keep up the great work!

[@RyanRoadReaper]

Great work! It's nice to see someone actually working on a Rover, instead of just pawning it off to someone else.

[@vaultdweller2287]

honestly awesome job rescuing a faulty Range Rover, hopefully it has more life in it after that hard repair. I am excited to see how that s-class is gonna turn out. good luck!

[@nickbrotherton]

Such a well done video!

[@albertsauve2474]

Waldo, you have a lot of talent, and courage...

[@emadd3451]

Waldo, I love your channel. I'm so glad I came across it. I love the bits of information you throw into the mix. and so glad you don't sound like a shady wheeler dealer that are plaguing youtube. keep up the good work!

[@minaelia88]

Don't let us wait for so long on that S class. Great job rebuilding that engine it sounded great. I admire your level as a fabricator as well as a fixer. Wish I can do like you

[@RadBunny2269]

That’s what got me to watch.

[@mat134]

oh boy, I wish you guys had Citroën like we do in Europe, the Citroën C5 Phase II Exclusive has hydropneumatic suspension, the same as old Rolls used to have, and it doesn't cause many issues, we've put about 100k km on ours and at 240k it's still riding factory suspension. It really is an amazing car, but unfortunately the States never got it... If you did get it, I'd really recommend it, very underrated and understated car.

[@WaldosWorld]

That's interesting! Ride quality is definitely high on my list of priorities 😬

[@annemesken3191]

Waldo, lots of respects. Not just for the jobs you dare take on and bring to a good end, but also for the (with respect) lousy conditions (meaning shop and shopfloor) you do this in. I always enjoy your videos en am looking forward to the next!

[@camaycama7479]

Wow the amount of courage for this project is astonishing congrats!

[@OttomaticM]

It's amazing that no matter what you make it is entertaining, even videos about cars I don't like, amazing content I always drop what I'm doing to watch your videos when they come out. Maybe its your nice voice.

[@Luckie221]

Keep the video coming love the content

[@sonofafrica6855]

This is quite a job i applaud you for hard work and encouragement

[@Stickyicki1]

Im sure your a busy person.. But love when you drop a new video! Your projects are always super interesting! I just wish they were more frequent!!!! Much love Waldo!!!

[@cerby86]

your not wrong about the air-chisel! I got mine with a bunch of other air tools and i thought I'd never use it. I've only used it on 3 occasions but each time it was an absolute life saver. Like we are talking a day of absolute misery, got the air chisel out and problem solved so easily in seconds! Like trying to get a crank pulley off a taper and had tried everything, gave the wedge bit a rattle with the air chisel and instant success!