Restoring the car that Clarkson, Hammond and May all love | Ep.2 | Ford Mondeo ST200 restoration

The next stage of the DriveTribe Ford Mondeo ST200 restoration is here! In this episode, the oily bits are stripped to be fully refreshed, and the main body of the car is painted in the original stunning Imperial Blue. Enjoy!
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[@Account1746]

When it’s done we need the trio in there for a video together

[@caprise-music6722]

Yes. That’s the only thing missing from this channel

[@OggaDugga]

I fully agree, they should be around for it when it’s done.

[@ronanmcconnell7664]

Go follow mad_ford_engineering on twitch for more amazing content

[@samratgaur4915]

Yea that would be fantastic

[@mystical3022]

Brilliant idea

[@Vstar299]

If the car is finish ar you gonna get clarkson, hammond and may reaction's?

[@BongoIsABiscuit]

Car is still being rebuilt, the engine has been fully stripped rebuilt, shell has been painted, running gear has been stripped, cleaned, powder coated and rebuilt, Mad Ford is waiting for filming to resume before he can do much more

[@ronanmcconnell7664]

Go follow mad_ford_engineering on twitch for more amazing content

[@BadBoyV1]

They will probably drop a piano on it at the end🤣

[@Nikmg0]

Jackeryz

[@ConquerDriving]

This is by far my favourite car content, I really enjoy seeing cars being restored. Personally I would replace the cam chains and plastic guides whilst they're off, well worth the peace of mind in my opinion for little outlay.

[@ThePuliUkko]

Oh boy, just check this one.Bad Obsession Motorsport Yeah I like this too. That's my favorite car, my friend dad have one, it's like brand new.

[@colinwillaert1961]

@@ThePuliUkko check out the skid factory too if you like B.O.M.

[@davyarthurs]

Especially as part of the guide has broken off! So much easier out of the car.

[@mickmiller9936]

Why not just do a total rebuild the engine as it’s a restoration? Rings, shells and crank seals. Do the heads aswell valves, rockers, seals etc. I wouldn’t be using those chains again either.

[@MrPropanePete]

Yep, I'm a former mechanic from decades ago and I would replace the timing chains and runners. I wouldn't just stop with pulling the heads off either, would keep going.

[@whollymindless]

After Project Binky, we are used to waiting.

[@anydaynow01]

How about that paint job! I didn't expect anything less from the boys!

[@mattfielding3313]

Never clicked on a video so fast 💨

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

That paint was incredible. The logos looked like they glowed, I was wanting british racing green but they did something even better!

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

@Ethel Blue No

[@ronanmcconnell7664]

Go follow mad_ford_engineering on twitch for more amazing content

[@thefrikenaceguy]

As if that garage ever uses Halfords 😂

[@JerGol]

It was hilarious watching the embarrassment as he tried desperately to think of something Mike could pick up from Halfords for him! 😂

[@Wilde_UK]

Was just thinking "so this is sponsored by halfords then."

[@Hogrid-cy]

Haha, my thoughts exactly! 😂

[@superowl91]

i like the ford owners definition of "some rust"

[@RollingShutter]

weight reduction yo.

[@Jeagles]

I got Hammond’s Opel advert before this video, which feels fitting

[@YourTapeworm]

Same lol

[@brettwilliams5594]

If a spray shop asks you to go get rattle cans from Halfords, i'd be worried. Just saying.

[@allothernamesbutthis]

paid advert i think. who strips a car to respray with rattle cans?

[@slideways8022]

It’s probably just for painting underside parts for rust protection, it’s not visible in most cases

[@thomasmccourt215]

Then again they are a successful and established enterprise so they must know what they are doing , besides why should quality rattle can paint be inferior to bulk containers of paint applied using spraying equipment in the hands of a professional ?

[@2595220]

yea clarkson, hammond and may would never agree getting stuff from halfords.. that place is a disgrace

[@markahern100]

From the description: "Thank you to Halfords for sponsoring this video!"

[@TheLegend-rc5ll]

Why does his Land Rover look like an airplane on the inside?

[@LeoStarrenburg]

my thoughts ! old battalion hq radio setup ?

[@Jack-hg1hq]

He must be a radio enthusiast

[@MadFordEngineering]

@@LeoStarrenburg fully equipped FFR vehicle fitted for radio

[@johnmitchell2269]

Clansman VHF radio's.

[@andrewdunn9307]

FFR Landrover (Fitted for Radio) Bristch Army Clansman radio kit.

[@dwftube]

It's a testament to the people that design engines that they can make such a hideously complex thing run reliably for so many miles.

[@y4nnickschmitt]

This is by no means complex. With a bit of patience everyone who likes to wrench, is able to work on this.

[@trwsandford]

yeah, that 2.5L v6 is a beauty. It was obviously well cared for. I have a 4.2L v6 in a full sized truck with 270k miles still runs like new.. who knew? I was just being cheap when I bought it, it turns out to be a high mileage hero!

[@dwftube]

@@y4nnickschmitt Yes, but it's still complex.

[@Teribus13]

It is my honest opinion that the late 90s and early 2000s was the pinnacle for internal combustion engines in terms of maximum bang for buck combined with incredible longevity. Newer engines seem to be too strained, wringing every last bit of power from them shortens their lifespan, and complex emission control systems only exacerbate the issue. I can't deny that a modern 1.6 turbo can give the same power and torque of this big lazy 2.5 V6, but I bet the 1.6 will be far more worn out after 150,000 miles.

[@trwsandford]

Teribus13 agreed!

[@scottsmith6014]

"Grey primer, gloss black" "grey primer, gloss black" buys grey primer (satin) black 😅 just milk and 2 mate 😁

[@MattBlank0]

Nobody's going to address the racks of military radio equipment in the back of the Land Rover?

[@phantomechelon3628]

Sssshhhh! We're not supposed to know about that...its top secret. 😉

[@rob7566]

It's a shame this wasn't an in depth mini series on Amazon I'd of watched hour long episodes happily.

[@BrendanEvan]

The most extensive Mondeo remodel in modern history

[@theninethrees8044]

You mean.. *.....In The World*

[@laan1956]

Shame they didn’t rebuild the engine, just some honing and new pistons & piston rings. Wouldn’t have cost that much extra

[@NitroNuggetTV]

@@laan1956 does seem strange they didn't just do it properly and check the bearings as well. In a somewhat sporty car and with 150k on the clock it would have made sense while they had the engine out. be a shame to spin a bearing or something after all this work

[@jamesclack1078]

Cruel but fair

[@evog35viii]

@@laan1956 At least new piston rings.

[@elusivevii653]

It's kind of a shame he doesn't have another Mondeo. Would love him to have the second one sent to Mad Ford too but have it refreshed and rebuilt to look like the BTCC legendary Mondeo.

[@marcmaddock9980]

Drivetribe is massively in debt, they wont have the budget for that.

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

@@marcmaddock9980 Are they?

[@Yasha-9]

@@KartsAgainstHumanity kindof they report £21million loss on drivetribe but that's cause they included investments

[@marcmaddock9980]

@@Yasha-9 add to that the links on Facebook never work so people are unsubscribing.

[@BongoIsABiscuit]

Guys stay tuned there maybe something happening with the Donnor mondeo

[@xKrispyx]

"Temporary repair that's a little too temporary..." - The story of every *effective* temporary fix ever

[@djonfonsteen6331]

Excellent. I want a set of blokes like these working on my 95, x300 Jaaag.🍷 Salute

[@_oksure_]

We need a full episode just on the mechanic's landie!!

[@MadFordEngineering]

Keep asking the guys, im happy to show you guys my Series 3 ex military 109 FFR

[@rob7566]

@@MadFordEngineering I spent many an hour in the back being jabbed in the ribs by that coms pack lol fond memories. 👍

[@MadFordEngineering]

@@rob7566 im happy for the guys to film my landy, we have a few here ive restored

[@rob7566]

@@MadFordEngineering haha fancy doing my bob tailed disco I won't charge you a penny😏

[@TGXB]

@@MadFordEngineering Is that radio gear in the back? Would love a walk around of her!

[@ΚώσταςΜπέκος-ι4ι]

Hey, I've restored that engine on Car Mechanic Simulator.

[@jamesmilaras4769]

You guys really have to work on the colour grading

[@drcoolautofix]

*Most people watching this definitely have a Mondeo or Contour just like you*

[@isaakwelch3451]

I don't but I'd like a contour svt one day

[@shaydevlin5557]

Highlight of Lockdown waiting for Part 2 Who agrees

[@mezalong]

No

[@bonzaimolly]

Me

[@4UPedran]

So happy to see this car getting the treatment it deserves!

[@Hoganply]

I'm convinced this is the kind of content James watches during his special alone time.

[@assassinpredator1]

You should do a episodic series like this with oliver, once an episode hammond will trick out oliver with whatever config and see how he goes

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Satisfaction knowing that even the finest restoration gets a splash of cheap old rattle can paint. 😁👍

[@AcheForWake]

Got to hit/satisfy the sponsor requirements!

[@mopedmarathon]

I bet it didn’t. Iv spent a lot of time and money using those paints. Never again on anything that matters.

[@alanbevan3336]

Any engine with those tell tell signs of bore wash should at least have the ring gap checked, in my opinion. Too much fuel equals less oil, more friction, more wear. Bad practice, as bad as the paint job from primary school.

[@jamespayne6348]

Thank you for saving this. So sad to see cool, fairly ordinary cars slowly die a rusty death. Pains me to see things like mondeo, escorts, sierras, cavaliers etc die.

[@archechme]

0:30 "this video was filmed in accordance with COVID-19 legislation in place at the time of recording" yep that's why not even 1 minute later the presenter is stood within 1 meter of another person with no mask on. Coolio.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

There is nothing more wonderful in nature than a real Brummie frolicking in his natural habitat. The photographer who captured these rare moments so beautifully deserves a National Geographic award. Shame Sir David was too busy with other projects to narrate it.

[@Kohlenstofffasermonster]

Looking forward to the next videos. On „German KZbin“ one mostly sees old GTIs and RS4s being restored, so seeing a Mondeo ST is very nice!

[@antoniok4735]

The restoration of this car has been beyond terrible ! The final episode of this car has been shocking to see. The paint is a complete joke this people don't know anything about paint so bad I haven't seen anywhere else and the engine broke down. This people are complete amateurs don't give your car to them.

[@missfawkes9214]

What happened to that so called amazing paintwork ??? Looked like they did it with those rattle cans 🙆

[@conanobrien1]

10:28 You just show us that big hole and switch to painting the car?? Not a word about repairing it...

[@stevecotterill7981]

My thoughts exactly... weird continuity.

[@stevecotterill7981]

Maybe they’re going to weld it after the respray... 🤣👍

[@Spyn3x]

@@stevecotterill7981 It was repaired, it just wasn't recorded while the team were in the workshop due to covid restrictions.

[@MadFordEngineering]

@@Spyn3x thank you for having common sense

[@conanobrien1]

@@Spyn3x I'm not suggesting it was not repaired, it just looks funny the way it was presented.

[@shaydevlin5557]

Funeral for a Ford was the saddest/funniest episode of the Grand Tour

[@Jack-hg1hq]

Literally, I take no shame in admitting I was balling by the end. the triple combo of the funeral, the montage and jeremy being emotional just killed me

[@shaydevlin5557]

@@Jack-hg1hq Everyone cried

[@csilva8785]

Thumbs down. All mike's video get thumbs down

[@djmandrick]

which is the same as a thumbs up to the algorithm so I guess he'll thank you anyway.

[@marney1708]

That painter really needs to get his hood up and invest in an air fed mask

[@lexusisfrich3759]

Definitely!

[@richardmock3198]

I’m willing to sell a kidney for that car 😁☝️

[@lewisburt3176]

James may Jeremy Clarkson Richard Hammond car collection tour plz!

[@BillyBoy444]

WOW Makes me want to restore my MK1 V6 Mondeo been sat off the road for 6 years...... The Mondeo is getting very rare now and prices are going to start going through the roof.

[@lesfoster4127]

Why reuse timing chains? You’re already right there.

[@jeffreyarnold6157]

they were replaced

[@sa_engineering]

Back to Halfrauds. You bought Satin

[@idknils2920]

Might as well make it an Estate while you're at it

[@braaapstuuu9329]

i want to see the chaps drive it at the end please. and their reaction of course.

[@Gassit]

Maybe not Hammond, don't want to get that lovely fresh paint on the roof all scratch up :)

[@N0R1hY]

@@Gassit class🤣🤣

[@asams7255]

Wondering when the next episode of this would be

[@veemacks7255]

12:48

[@johnstonlee]

Episodes are taking too long.

[@Alexandra-Rex]

This seems very staged. Who just has a 10mm where it's supposed to be?

[@jamesheaton8579]

James may must have been there organising the tools 😂

[@jiro4559]

Oh snap, the guy's got a Jaaaag

[@8089kyle]

Am i getting the impression your going to reuse the timing chains, tensioners and guides? Its a do it while your there kind of job. Change em.

[@BongoIsABiscuit]

Nope brand new timing chain and kit fresh in from America

[@MadFordEngineering]

@@BongoIsABiscuit you know it madge

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

Looks like it's trying to snow again outside.

[@JerGol]

Cost to have the pro do the work: expensive. Cost to watch while he does it: expensive *1.5 Cost to help while he does it: expensive *2.0 Cost to do it while he helps: expensive *3.0

[@potaka79]

Please tell me you are going to put more power through this motor while you have it stripped down and out of the engine bay. You will never have a better chance and it is much more cost effective.

[@DarrenLeong]

Anybody wonder what is wrong with the skin tones in this video? Shot in log and a botched color correction?

[@vanoscrap6296]

After seeing the booth used for Binky, this booth needs some serious air extraction work. Look at all that overspray gravitating around.

[@Rhowhat]

There's a guy round the corner from where I live who has an F8, various Bentley's, a modified Porsche and a near mint condition ST200 estate in imperial blue. Legend.

[@est2035]

So doesn´t mask wearing apply to you unless you´re in Halfords then?

[@jaideepbura1936]

Thumbs up if you think Mike deserves a GT cameo.

[@n2n8sda]

Ｌast time Ｉ was this early the ＳT2000 was still in production! Roll on the resto.

[@bobuncle8704]

Hey Mike. What I really like about this restoration is it realism. You aren’t throwing bags of money at it. You are doing the basics and that’s it. With the engine, you are stopping once you found the problem, rather tearing down for a full build. Job well done.

[@fixento]

Bull, the linkage was probably disconnected when the egniine was removed from the car.

[@DRCrimeCircle]

I don't know but I like my KZbinr that works on the car himself not hire some mechanic it shows your commitment to cars. there people that just wanna drive but not build I call them Coward pretending to be car fans

[@DemeDemetre]

for whatever reason, i always liked the front headlights...

[@HansDelbruck53]

But what do you think of the rear headlights?

[@宇宙-r8c]

日本人いますか？ Are there anyJapanese?

[@blazbohinc4964]

At least apply a defauly lot on the video, why would you post a flat profile... jesus christ.. Money can't buy competence

[@MotoRideswJohn]

I owned one of these in the states, where it was called the Contour, specifically the SVT model. To this day, one of the finest motors I've ever driven.

[@isaakwelch3451]

Until you have to change an alternator!

[@chris9517]

@@isaakwelch3451 easy from underneath :D

[@575forza]

When you've finished restoring the car you all loved, you should then drop a piano on a Morris Marina.

[@TheJesterstoybox]

I'm glad to see you getting excited taking bits of the motor apart. It really is fun! That color as well is really stunning when it's fresh. Great build series!

[@Yvolve]

Awesome series so far! My only gripe is that the episodes are so short, I love how Mike presents and the knowledge of the specialists. I think these could do very well if they were twice as long, with more detailed info on what is being done and why. More channels are doing episode like this and they're being viewed really well. An extreme example is BOM with Binky, but I think a lot of people would like to learn more about the projects.

[@aDaWaN]

It is so awesome to see something as relatively mundane as a Mondeo ST200 being restored. This would not be out of place on a classic car show next to a Ferrari in my book. I always miss these kind of cars on classic car shows. Also cool to know the lack of power was just a linkage and a dodgy injector. Thanks for the series!

[@bradpaulburn4857]

Even I'm enjoying watching this and i'm an Aussie.

[@gsw8734]

How much would a full renovation like this cost?

[@DriveWithAndy]

Love Ford's, always have. Had loads in our Family history, from old Escorts and Granada's to mk7 Fiesta ST3s but my favourite is now my ST150 project which is all documented on my channel. Be awesome if you checked it out.

[@joshfoley8862]

Wears mask in store and not when in the shop....

[@grovsey3656]

Covid police

[@d.w.saurus5831]

can we get a complete cost estimate at the end of the series i ask as i have a car that i might consider doing this to but i have no idea what it would cost 10k, 20k, 30k ?

[@DazOwen001]

They won't disclose how much it cost DriveTribe, but If you wanted a restoration of the same level you'd be looking at 20-30k.

[@johnas2004]

10:25 - Some rust??? Ruddy big hole mate!

[@fan123654789]

Is it me or is the audio slightly off?

[@junkyardhemi]

It’s so awesome to see a restoration shop that doesn’t just replace everything. You’ve got some real car guys there.

[@henry6232]

Very cool. Thanks for showing us this project. Greetings from germany.

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

Hate to be a ball buster but...They love the estate not the sedan.

[@liamponsonby1862]

Can your man do a presentation on his clansman radios in his land-rover. It takes me back looking at that!

[@imran2nv]

I would pay to watch this live. I know traditionally people go to watch music and plays etc... But for me this is my passion. Love how the mad ford engineer does all the delicate parts himself. Genuine care for what he's doing.

[@sadheedhumar1359]

Accidentally pressed the dislike button and I was ready to throw hands against myself

[@spinking458]

I myself am not a mechanically minded person at all, nor am I really a car buff either. But i thoroughly enjoyed this. Credit to the mechanic for being a great communicator. It is a bit of a dream of mine to have this level of work done to my 02' series 3 venom red AU Falcon haha. Bought it a few months ago now & have had multiple mechanics rave to me about the condition the car is in (considering its age and miles travelled) and now I'd love the car to have the chance to go through something like this.

[@henryhol8538]

Well done! I take it a lot of welding had to be done on the passanger cill? Due to the lockdown I suppose the Garage can do some filming themselves and you could appear through zoom or you could edit clips of yourself with voice overs. Looking forward to the next update!

[@grug440]

My brother GQ patrol was repainted in imperial blue and it looks mint,every one thinks it purple, looks blue to me..

[@leeku7768]

As always. Who’s expecting May to do the work but end up terribly disapponted?

[@shaydevlin5557]

If only

[@janpruijser8649]

They are far too busy. But I love Mikes work!

[@Creating_Space]

I always wanted an ST200, but I'm american, so my first car was a Contour SVT. Wish I never sold it.

[@EconomicsMate1]

Classic. Kudos to the build.

[@Matteo_Licata]

I think I'll never tire of watching old cars being refurbished. Look forward to the next one

[@julast6658]

the presenter makes me feel uncomfortable because he is uncomfortable.

[@paraskevaspapantonakis]

Is it just me or the mechanic's voice sounds like Chris harris from the new top gear

[@blairarthur302]

GLOSS BLACK GLOSS BLACK GLOSS BLACK

[@gemspotting6252]

The product placement in these videos is just awful - as if they’ll prep it up using Halfords grey primer rattle cans lol

[@toast6135]

So, typical Ford, half the sill was missing there but we didn't get to see it. And why would a professional garage with a spray booth bother with Hellfrauds paint? Was the rust just bodged and covered over with Hellfrauds tat (also typical Ford)?

[@alexteoh9038]

Its half a aston rapide

[@logmeindog]

You would think they could afford some insulation and heating in the shop. It must be terrible to work there!

[@jamesguffogg7119]

Would love to do this kind of thing again, ace stuff👍🎖🚬

[@milansasin4653]

Hey guys, i have this engine and i hear some rattling about 3000RPM when i have engine warm especially when i am took a foot off from gas pedal. Could it be a tensioners ? THX a lot for this video

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

So they worked out where the horsepower loss and the rattle was coming from but pulled the heads anyway, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Could’ve just compression tested it, leak down compression tested it, and stuck a bore camera in it. If the original head gaskets were still sealing well pulling the heads off is only tempting fate.

[@VDPEFi]

Halfords isn't really a car parts shop is it? They have to order everything from euro car parts so it costs far more and the only filters they stock are crosland junk. It's ok for cleaning products and wiper blades I suppose but it's a stretch to call them any sort of motor factors anymore. Plus, ££££s for everything.

[@AlanH450]

In case anyone needs this information, if you need gloss black paint i cannot reccomend Hammerite rattlecans enough. Plus you don't need primer! even used slap dash with bare minimal prep(if any) it works great!