WAS IT A MISTAKE BUYING THESE BROKEN TRANSITS?

We find some problems with the ex fleet transits. Can Chris find a solution or have we bought a major headache? #trouble #risk #problem #problemsolving #life #repairing
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Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart auction bargains, Non Runner, Flood damage, insurance write off, fire damage, smoke damage, electrical fault, stolen recovered, and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChri

[@terrymorris3293]

Chris for sure is a proper engineer. Old school. It's great to see how his mind works looking for a proper fix. Once it's fixed it stays fixed.

[@gareth838]

If I was the owner of the company that sold you these vans I'd be looking for a new garage after seeing the bodge job on these vans

[@gimble447]

Probably a Ford main dealer 😂

[@callumchurch3219]

@@gimble447😂

[@MrRedfreds]

Don't blame you 😮

[@leedstown]

Definitely bodgers

[@TringmotionCoUk]

You don't know if the owner set a budget for them to last until they were sold. Rough work none the less

[@jameskemp2701]

Am I the only one that wants to see the full Monty on the transit vans don’t worry about being repetitive, I’m invested in these transits now lol

[@juliancroft93]

I take my hat off to Chris, he is one hell of a clever guy who always thinks about the job and always works out a solution in the best possible way

[@slottaway]

Broken stud, oversized studs.......... Chris : " No problem, hold my cough mixture !" 👍🤩 Even when he`s unwell he`s still brings his `A` game ! 👍

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[@philkfoto]

I think Chris is an ace at innovation. Any obstacle is thoroughly thought about and he provides a solution to resolve it. Rob you would be totally lost without Chris by your side.

[@Me-zo8yc]

Machining that oversize stud from a standard bolt is genius!

[@steve5772]

I always wondered what they did with the machine after they drilled the channel tunnel. Turns out there's a lad in Cornwall using it to repair exhaust manifolds 🤣 top work lads, would love to see some lathe action.

[@super6954]

I seem to remember that tunnel borer was more accurate than those holes were in that head. He's probably using a family heirloom Stanley hand crank drill with a blunt bit, last sharpened by his great grandfather in 1905 l.o.l .

[@deanhawthorn5783]

chris is a bloody genius.....calm and collected and solves the issue no problem

[@itsmephil2255]

The best thing is, after all Chris's awesome repairs, that vehicle will be 100% and ready for more work Well done guys 👏

[@MatSpeedle]

Brilliant idea from Chris on those studs, this is where years of experience really pays off. Top job gents!

[@garysmith9985]

The brilliance of working out a solution is only surpassed by the ability to manufacture the part. 👍👍👍

[@OldSkoolCarpMan]

I'm not sure what you guys list as your profession but the skills you demonstrate between the two of you cross multiple trades. Enjoyed today's engineering demonstration from Chris dealing with the manifold, superb 👌

[@danwilliams6776]

This is probably one of the most impressive things I've seen Chris do. Kudos

[@johnjemmerson520]

The man is a genius, must be great working with Chris. Can turn his hand to most things

[@geoffh2560]

Chris doing his stuff as usual on this one Rob, looks like a lovely result.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

I guess the people you bought these vehicles off will be watching and looking for a new garage to have their replacement trucks serviced at !. Your comment about time was interesting as I’ve always thought time is your greatest asset

[@chrishomer1079]

Chris skill sets are endless broken stubs are a nightmare but he just keeps his head and just sorts the problem .

[@simonjones9687]

Nice work Chris. That little tip of filling up the hole with chemical metal to enable you to centralise the drill out is a gem.

[@sharonbearley3088]

Chris is an amazing mechanic he really takes pride in what he does no bodge job with his work. Well done both of you. Xx

[@chrisstyles4630]

Don't know what garage was servicing these ford transits but they where not good at putting them back together correctly & doing some bodge jobs on them

[@IrishSpud]

I just wish I had a mechanics with your level of integrity and honestly, well done lads 👏 between you guys and Mat Armstrong you guys smash it!

[@keithweybury5212]

Fantastic job gents. Chris is an absolute genius with his fixes on parts. Very good cheap work truck. Another super pre tax profit

[@johndavey72]

Boy's .As l've said many times you're the perfect partnership . It takes 2 to tango !!! Well done guy's .

[@paultaylor9652]

No one deserves a bodge mechanic working on their vehicles, a great bit of work Chris.

[@richardjones5255]

Magic hands Chris strike again. Drilling those studs out is always something that only a master can achieve. I cannot claim any skill in that task.

[@arthurblundell6128]

Chris is old fashioned think-on-your-feet - reminds me of my old dad with his fixes

[@paulmurray750]

@ 1.55 you mention " quite highly maintained", the problem is the mechanic who carried out the work hasn't got a clue. Great video with Chris the wizard on the tools.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Good use of the lathe & knowledge of tools ❤😊

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Drilling those studs is a difficult job well done Chris that must have been pretty trying ! Hope your felling better dude I felt for you out there in the freezing cold repairing a bodge job coughing your ring up ! Proper trouper 👍

[@vernonmatthews181]

Worth every little bit of profit 📈 with working out in the rain 🌧 on that Transit ❤ Give yourself a pat on the back Chris 😊

[@tomstovell7425]

Kudos to Chris. Excellent work. Fair play to you Rob for saying you don’t drill out bolts and the reasons why. Top vid again gents.

[@1978JonBullock]

Chris is definitely an engineer at heart as well as a cracking mechanic. Good work lads.

[@dollyforme]

Engines used to have brass manifold nuts & fine UNF / BSF threads to prevent these problems , wonder why they don't do something similar now ?

[@nicodenhaak3961]

I would check everything the other "garage" fixed. All they did was wrecking these Transits. Great job Robby and Chris!

[@danielsellers8538]

A true craftsman at work with good old engineer skills put that together it makes a perfect partnership well done lads

[@neiltitmus9744]

Who ever did the maintenance on these vans needs to have a word with themselves

[@JohnT-gm1xk]

Think you need to get an apprentice, those engineering skills Chris have would be good to pass on. 😊

[@keithfletcher6123]

When I used to snap manifold bolts (any bolt) the backs of my knees went cold … my painless world had ended. Chris sees a snapped bolt and starts salivating … 😂

[@johnelbro127]

Yet again the master at work, brilliant, but you both are and your work ethic is excellent. Hope the seller does not use same garage, it is appalling what they did to the engines, bodgers. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@gtthompson5818]

Chris is old school. I’ve worked under managers who would say “you just need to drill it out and tap it” but they wouldn’t have a clue how to do that. They would approach it with a masonry bit and the drill on hammer!! Through out my working life it’s always made me chuckle when told “you just need to blah blah blah”

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Be careful Gentlemen or you will get annexed by Ford as a dedicated service provider. It’s great that Chris always has a new talent to WOW the crowd. And with a good friend like Rob who obviously looks out for all his friends. No Worries. Can’t wait to see the next ones. Thank You

[@mrhappyperson2974]

This is the best motoring channel I have watched. It is real life and this is what makes it great. This channel is much better than any commercial TV series i.e Wheeler dealers ect. The videos are raw and yet very educational, I have learnt alot from watching this channel. What a top man Chris is too. Good work Rob and Chris.

[@momusika]

I never thought of it like that until you said it. It's true! And I think Rob and Chris have developed a really brilliant front of camera rapport and style.

[@williamdonly7966]

Chris you are an absolute fantastic engineer to be able to drill studs out - brilliant!! Again fantastic video very independent of all you do , well done.

[@michaeljohnson1006]

Chris you could fit a remote control Winch inside the workshop, you would be able to pull the vehicles in then with one person! If they aren't running. You could even have one to pull them out.

[@kiphakes]

That stepped stud is a GENIUS idea - well done Chris!

[@foxstrangler]

Seen it done 60 years ago on a side valve Hillman Minx. Kept blowing head gaskets. Proper engineer made a new head stud. Never blew again. Was my brother's car, and his boss did it.

[@lewiscarter5980]

Gotta love how humble Chris is master at what he does

[@petecroxford3277]

I’m a builder by trade. It’s nice to see somebody. Take care and pride in his work and take his time and do a proper job that is how it should’ve been done in the first place cannot beat experience 10 out of 10 🇬🇧👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍺🍺🍺👏👏👏

[@nocode1603]

Chris's knowledge is second to none a master in his field built up with years of experience....👏👏 the last owner of the vans should be looking for a new garage to fix the fleet instead bodgit and scarper & co 😮

[@SwissRc-m1v]

Chris is a very quite but very clear man you can tell he is always thinking when he isn’t saying anything

[@superbear617]

CHRIS, CHRIS, CHRIS!! Amazing skills making the parts for this one.

[@darrenstockton9595]

If I could go Back in time I would of loved to do an apprenticeship working to chris he's is one of the best mechanics around and old school all them little ideas and tricks of the trade is brilliant well done lads

[@iandorling]

Chris drill some different size studs on your lathe say 3mm and screw the stud in as far as you can and you can then drill 3mm through the centre and then drill out the broken stud and tap

[@tombarker9765]

Another absolute master class from Chris

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good evening Rob & Chris 😊 With these sort of vehicles Rob it really make Salvage Rebuilds the best repair vehicle on KZbin without a doubt 🤩 I haven’t got any words on how fantastic Chris is on his workmanship on fixing these motors 👍🏻

[@neilreader1461]

Chris is an old school mechanic. Always interesting to watch.

[@SteveM-d6z]

Have really enjoyed these commercial videos! Well done both! Great to see Chris at work - my dad was a precision engineer and was always up to this kind of thing to fix our cars so is wonderful to see!

[@jackofalltrades1206]

There is some very diplomatic language being used in this video 🙂

[@thegees]

brilliant watching wizard chris make them bolts! interested what you will do with the parts one

[@Reggie-OxAutosLtd]

Chris.. what a clever chap to think of cutting/turning down those bolts to make stepped down studs and not having to drill the new manifold and gasket!. Bravo!

[@nickluckleek2445]

Chris is a wizard absolutely brilliant auto engineer cannot fault him I say this all the time duo made a fantastic channel keep it up

[@chefluvfood]

You guys are true artisans at what you do,quality and attention to detail is second to none as usual. You are a credit to your profession 👌❤

[@kenlizzio7096]

Again, makes you wonder if when you get your vehicle back from repair is it done properly. Good job guys.

[@kernowmcrae]

This is why I do everything I possibly can myself!

[@tomtodhunter1776]

Great video, brilliant repair by Chris on the cylinder head manifold stud. I think that's the first time I've seen that done. Top work. 👍

[@smartiemartie]

Excellent video!! I greatly admire Chris for his ingenuity! Rob, you shouldn't worry so much about your camera work, you caught everything perfectly. 'Ats off to to both, I learnt a lot from this video💪

[@paulb9871]

What a man Chris is when it comes to finding solutions for problems. He’s an absolute magician. Thoroughly enjoying the videos on the Vans guys great work 👏🏻👍🏻

[@deanwelsh5702]

You need to get Chris an apprentice to teach all these techniques too . We need people to carry on this knowledge.

[@deanharriss2029]

I don’t care what anyone says there’s only one way to clean seats and you boys have got it spot on. Wicked video as always chaps.

[@martin54123]

Respect for the drill out of the old stud, not easy, been there myself. These are turning out ok as a bulk purchase👍👍👍

[@grifterchrisify]

Some people shouldn't be allowed to work on cars. Fix it properly or leave it to someone who will. Good job as always guys 👍

[@barrywood5357]

The man of many talents hes like a swiss army knife in greasy coveralls nice one boys crack on

[@keithgreen9009]

Stud fix was great 👍 . I love seeing bodged jobs rectified

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Wow those vehicles have been Butchered, well done both of you, great work, and worth every penny

[@jonandlisa2000]

Is there anything Chris can’t do ? Love his attention to detail, a true perfectionist

[@miketherefurbisher8000]

Nice bit of engineering there Chris! Your a man after my own heart, there is no greater feeling than the one you get when you achieve a repair like that. Magic stuff boys!! ❤that channel.

[@patrickbyrne2446]

I know you boys weren't going to do loads of videos on each van, but I'm glad your doing them each there own, love these videos. 👍

[@mikeberry304]

Great idea Chris on the stud repair , you two chaps work so well together 👍💪👏👏👏💪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@lesleysmith5623]

Great video. Chris is the mate you want next door. Impressed by the quiet confidence of fixing snapped studs that would leave others crying.

[@classicgamer4451]

@salavage rebuilds Rob and Chris would loved to have seen Chris turning that bolt to a smaller diameter would of been interesting to watch very talented man. You are to Rob 👍

[@wthornton7346]

Brilliant transparency. With work of this quality you can be confident like these guys.

[@davidlipski863]

Why not swap your recovery body onto the transit your taking parts off, and finish it when you have time as its a twin wheel you will be safer when collecting cars. Seen lots of small recovery trucks stopped and they were overweight.

[@danielgibbsbarlow8069]

Very skilled man Chris is this is one off them jobs that scare people and can easily go wrong but he has the skills to pay the bills as they say very enjoyable video

[@marcuskirby9299]

Fantastic engineering work from Chris (again) Very easy job on a bench with a pillar drill. Bending over the wing/front with a cordless is pure masterclass👍 So satisfying to watch👍

[@stephenfarrow368]

Brilliant repairs done once again guys ,get better soon Chris

[@travelbugse2829]

Our Beloved Leader of London, Mayor Khan, wants everyone to scrap their 'older' vehicles. You two, on the other hand, demonstrate what saving the planet should really be about. Good on yer, lads!

[@kevinisaac9139]

Chris has done it again brilliant job so clever 👌

[@johnjohn8836]

Well done lads and chris has pulled it out the bag again.. To maintain these vans and I also expect big garage bills and to get that sort of repair that garage needs to be named and shamed. As another person said god knows what the wet belt was done like. I hope the people who sold the vans are watching this and go back to the garage for compensation

[@eliotmansfield]

For that snapped stud that was recessed, you could get a bit of 8mm stud with a small hole in the middle and screw it into the hole. Then you use that as a guide to drill a pilot hole precisely in the middle of the broken stud further down the hole.

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Chris & Rob, well done with the exhaust repair, (the cold metal works wonders!) and getting this vehicle back on the road, for sale!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire.

[@petetheresellerandscrapper849]

Chris fixing any problem again I would love to just half his knowledge such a clever man

[@grahamrussell3413]

Great to see the attention to detail repairs to the engine manifold/fixings etc. and overall body prep for resale

[@01bogwoppit]

I will remember the chemical metal trick next time I have to drill a broken bolt out , genius

[@macmad6959]

Great channel guys, it’s great to watch people with experience rejuvenating these vehicles, albeit sometimes you need a donor vehicle to get a good one. I purchased a 68 plate transit connect, from the midlands last year, it had done 142k but it had a new engine replacement in 2022 under warranty by Ford, strangely there is no service history on the vehicle, and I believe it may have been subject to a non disclosure agreement, I do fortunately have all the receipts and paperwork for the installation of the new engine, but the owner has been removed from the invoice, the spec of the van is insane, and am very pleased with it, it did have a slight tear in the air intake hose, which threw up a engine management light, which also prevents the engine completing a DPF regeneration. I have purchased an Autel scanner now, so hopefully I can diagnose my own faults going forward. Keep up the great work very inspiring.

[@thegingerhustle3173]

Great content as always would still like see vids on other one. To be honest I'd watch Chris all day made got a talent and eye that just brilliant

[@grantclinch2496]

There’s dril bits you can get for the exact purpose of drilling a Centered hole, they have a countersink guide , so you can drill a smaller diameter hole guided by the larger diameter, they’d be ideal for that situation. 💥

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Golly I'm just lovin' the accent. Words like "al'erna'or" just make me sparkle.

[@mikenewman137]

Impressive repair Chris with the studs, well done

[@garysmith6994]

Need to shorten the car vertical advert it’s getting monotonous

[@chubbychequer1512]

Just skip it I do or stop watching

[@daystatesniper01]

Another cracking video lads, Chris's skills are amazing , just to add though the firms fitter need a kick up the rear for some of those missing bolts etc'

[@Lindsay1050]

Why they didnt helicoil is a mystery. Nice save!

[@stephenricketts7764]

You do wonder about some people's work ethic? If a job is worth doing it is worth doing right as I am sure you will both agree. Chris did a fantastic engineering job once again with the chemical metal so well done to him. This one is done now with Rob on the bodywork this time which makes a change. There is profit in this one too so that is great. Thanks Rob and Chris for another great video, well done to you both. 👍👍

[@jamesgay3207]

Love how Chris is able to find solutions to problems -well done both,