Starting 4x4 Ford Sierra After 15 Years + Test Drive

1991 Ford Sierra 2.0 dohc 88kW, manual and 4x4. Not sure why it was abandoned, owner bought this place with car.
Big thanks for tow truck - / 102474548659495

[@h22kuro91]

As a mechanic, a daily driver of old cars and owner of a workshop I had to say... This was one of your best videos so far. So much commitment, so much enthusiasm. You guys are great, and honestly, it would be an honor to meet you some day. Keep going, we support you as much as we can. Thanks for everything.

[@daveytn]

I've stumbled across this video randomly, and I've got to be honest - if this is their best video yet, how bad are they usually? Absolutely no mechanical sympathy whatsoever.

[@kevinchalmers8361]

@@daveytn the thing was absolutely destined for the scrap pile eventually. I don't think he is trying to do it sympathetically, more to show how crudely it can be done, way more interesting in my opinion. A cool car back in the day though, and that twin cam sounds awesome when pushed!

[@h22kuro91]

@@daveytn Could it be that you are some kind of troll? This channel isn't dedicated to rebuild or restore cars. That are not some rare, fancy Porsches, mustangs, or else. Just regular cars with much miles, abandoned somewhere in the middle of nowhere. It's just about resurrecting the cars with small budget, small amount of tools and much effort. Most of them are so busted, they will never be road legal again. But they got their chance to show that they are still alive. Nothing more.

[@Hippi420]

Greetings from Finland! Good videos. I like to wach all these. Blow my eys totally. They only sleep some years. Maybe 15 years, maybe 10, but they come to back to life. Nice. 😎👍🏻

[@aleksandergluhov8996]

Бб бббб

[@FabMeca]

Really impressive how the engine run.. Walls are rusted, rings stucks.. But compressions are OK after unstucking it... Unbelievable

[@andypreston1524]

Many people disliked the 2.0 DOHC engine, but as long as the oil was kept clean and fresh, it was actually a very good unit.

[@bayerischemotorenwerke5252]

Those rings are going to love the rusty walls

[@Ragnar8504]

@@bayerischemotorenwerke5252 Well, we don't know what the plans are for the car. If it's going to be scrapped anyway a little piston damage won't hurt at all. And if you wanted to restore it, an engine rebuild would be a good idea I think.

[@Ragnar8504]

After having watched the full video I'd say no one in their right mind would restore this car. The entire rear end is so completely rotted it's ready to fall off and the complete interior has been taken to bits, most of it missing. To me this looks like a parts car someone already took a lot of bits from. The only worse car I've ever seen moving under its own power was a MK1 VW Golf somewhere in the rural US, that one was so completely rotted out the whole car was bowing in the middle, I honestly expected it to break in half during the video! Can't remember what YT channel that was unfortunately.

[@henriquegoncalves4226]

It was the starter that jammed the crankshaft wheel because of rust that didn't let spining

[@dejanrados985]

I can't believe how stuck it was. Great job, hardworking.

[@dominikgula1840]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO YOU EVER UPOLOADED ! 😃Disassembling the engine, its condition, cleaning the injectors, measuring the compression and finally drifting... the best video ever...

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Def one of the best

[@calimeroBiH]

I cant believe you disassembled the engine to get this old guy started only for a yt video....you have my respect sir, keep up the good work !

[@craigpalmer3528]

Ford vehicle in the woods sitting here long time air tires new battery full detail no back seats awesome mechanic men bless you takes men power as a team

[@Teemu_1366]

After Taunus, Sierra was extreamly futuristic design back in release year 1982. Still does not look old after 40 year.

[@granada191]

Благородным делом занят автор,у этих брошеных машин есть душа и машины благодарны тебе.Да прибудет с тобой сила

[@Alexander-hu2rg]

For my opinion this is the most interesting revival since I started to watch your videos

[@TheTechCguy]

Old Ford still fired up even after more than 30 years of usage and 15 of sitting during that! She's going to need some more work to get it more road worthy and looking better, but it's still such an underrated classic, man. I remember being a little kid, in the late 90s, and seeing loads of these here in America. Takes me back!

[@Ragnar8504]

Restoring this means new body, replacement engine or complete rebuild, and a whole new interior. Can't imagine anyone doing that.

[@martytdd1606]

This is the European Ford Sierra, I didn't know they were sold in the USA aswell. Were they under the Merkur badge?

[@Konformation07]

​@martytdd1606 Yes but only the Merkur XR4Ti which was the Ford Sierra XR4i but it had the Mustang SVO turbocharged engine rather than the V6 hence the T added to the name. There was the Merkur Scorpio as well.

[@user-yr6se8er3g]

Спасибо за "фетиш" контент ))) Вами проделана огромная работа, только ради того чтоб мы посмотрели.

[@koljolat]

Design of this era Ford's haven't age a bit. If this Sierra would be made today it would still be a good looking car.

[@beamer8907]

it does look pretty cool, but it really depends on who you ask tho.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

A clean late model in Ghia trim is a very smart looking wagon.

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

Thats true

[@Tozovbb91GamingMinecraft]

I can't belive you just openned the engine for unstuck is and change the cylinder joint........ you are the king of mechanic!!!!! congraaa big boss flexiny!!!!!

[@gonzalogrieco9661]

sin ningún lugar a dudas uno de los mejores VÍDEOS del canal.... ESPECTACULAR.....!!!!

[@scroggins100]

I had one, even the same colour and I have had a few cars but, I can honestly say that car was the best car I ever owned. Did some huge trips in it and never ever got back ache. Wish I still had it!

[@rustam6050]

Хорошая работа, лайк за старания!!! Тот случай ,когда двигатель пережил кузов :)

[@user-yc2vc3zs3r]

Двигатель бодрый

[@Rustik610]

У нас каждый второй "тазик" с таким случаем!

[@kamid5129]

@@Rustik610 потому что они нафиг не нужны никому

[@kamid5129]

Кузов ещё неплох для такого простоя

[@vladimirus-team1770]

Ну пережил это громко сказано. Капиталка ему требуется. Дымит знатно, да и шум посторонний есть. Грета Тунберг не одобрит такой масложор:)

[@socialghost4400]

Thank you for another cool video…..I love watching your videos while I am working, something oddly satisfying about them

[@TheRytisram]

After huge fix u nailed it....sadly sierra by it self look rusty and tragic, but at finale it still drives and showing ford power....good job

[@davida.p.9911]

Great job getting it running! Most stuck engines never run again. But patience and hard work pay off. 👍👍

[@RODALCO2007]

That engine runs very smooth after unseizing it, taking the rust of the sleeves. Just amazing that it still runs. Car fixed, great video.

[@TheKoki4]

Ubelievable car and components! It is insane how robust and overengineered is everything in the old Sierras! I could have smelled literally every process from your video, I loved it! I love the fact you are saving those old souls! Keep going, every time is meditation to watch!

[@kbatzler]

I seriously cannot believe you got this motor running....good job. WOW!

[@JunkVWs]

Perfect tool to unstick seized pistons 😂👍

[@BibiProvenceBBSmoothMusic]

Ford Sierra are the best cars ever!! I am about to revive mine a 1992 hatchback. I have stored it in my garage. And now i am going clean it up etc....fix the bottom cause the Sierras are know for their rust beneath the car.The motor is rediculous!! A monster. They never make cars like that anymore. It was an awesome video! Thank you. 🙏🌻

[@zoidberg444]

I love the Sierra. Were all over the roads growing up in England when I was a lad. It's sad this one is in such a state. The body rot is too far gone. 🥲

[@mercedesw211classic]

This N9 engine is one of the best engines Ford ever made.

[@tombouu]

2.0 dohc

[@thatbluelada]

Definitely the hardest and most impressive start you've done on the channel. It's impressive what you did there, the distance and amount of work... I was honestly amazed to see how well it ran after getting it started in that state...! Keep up the amazing videos and amazing cars! 😁Greetings from Serbia!

[@abderrahimmark]

16:40 impressive nice tool. Amazed how this thing got to start. I have seen everythin on this channel. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@genarocabrera2869]

With this one youre on your way to be THE chosen one in automotive-related KZbin. More like this!!

[@user-ye9gv5ey6i]

Она прекрасна ! Немного скотча и шпаклёвки и будет как новая) Я такие восстанавливаю до хорошего состояния и продаю нуждающимся).

[@lazcuba770]

el mejor canal de mecanicos por amor de todo youtube,lo encntre de casualidad y me he visto casi todos los videos ,que maravilla de trabajo,el empeno y la dedicacion aun cuando sea solo por aficion es increible. me quito el sombrero con estos muchachos. ademas sin tanat fanfarrea ni tanta herramienta fancy,ni perdida de tiempo,a lo que vinimos ,a mecaniquear. seria un honor conocerlos en persona . saludos de un cubano desde australia.

[@Wileyker]

Wow, its impressive that after all the engine still has compression, really good job

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Never thought you would get that engine unstuck! But you did! Best video so far. Thanks.

[@miksu7784]

Awesome video! i own sierra 4x4 sedan that has sat for 14 years engine isnt stuck, but starter motor is, already got new starter but it isnt installed yet you also did a good tutorial how to change the starter motor!

[@MarkieC1990]

Those old cast iron blocks were bomb proof 👏🏻👏🏻

[@cerrystyle]

It is even more unbelievable thinking you spent so much time on it and then you did it letting it run like back in the days!

[@syncrosimon]

Brilliant, thanks for taking the time to film this, and find these beautiful old cars.

[@Moncho68]

A lot of work..You are crazy .Greetings from Barcelona SPAIN

[@user-po8uy6jf1g]

Дааа пацаны!!Отчаянные вы парни!Но упорные,результат на видео!Молодцы!

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

Very impressed! Those twin-cams were good engines. Can’t believe how good the compression is on that after all that rust! What a car!

[@tombouu]

2.0 dohc

[@bewildered5444]

Hats off to you man for getting that running. Quite incredible 🇬🇧

[@pawek9143]

I really like Sierras. My father bought (as youngtimer) Sierra sedan 89 model from first owner circa 2006 with mileage 70000 km . It was in really good condition, almost like brand new. unfortunately it burned down - electrical system failure

[@marguskiis7711]

Ford and electrical failures -- eternal love..

[@davidriley9194]

Impressed with the hard work you’ve been doing in the engine!! One of the nicest motors till they replaced the Mondeo back in 1992 when it was launched!

[@tombouu]

2.0 dohc

[@martytdd1606]

​@@tombouuHe's not specifically talking about the engine alone bud, calling an entire car a 'motor' is quite normal in England, especially in the London area. 😉

[@virgilemartin9850]

Super travail démonté la culasse la distribution bien 💪💪💪très fort et la fin tu m'as fait rigoler 🤣 avec le pot d'échappement qui traine part terre 😂tu m'apprend des choses et je m'amuse 😂toi aussi tu dois t'amuser, après l'effort le réconfort 😉✌️☮️👌

[@dingodash4096]

Please restore this car to its old glory. She will never give on you. All she need is love.

[@Flexiny]

Sadly this car is only for track use or for parts because it is not registered anymore.

[@gabrielmarietto]

Hey man, you had a lot work in that car! But I can say this is the best of your videos and jobs! Congratulations 🇧🇷🫡

[@craigpalmer5693]

Flexiny bless you Ford 4x4 station wagon air tires no seats needs battery engine is good condition stuck once it's move come back from the dead bless you keep you full detail outside

[@22fret]

What an incredible amount of work for a car that is utterly fucked up, just to be able to drive it a few hundred metres. Gotta love your dedication...

[@aslandama]

This must have been one of your biggest challenges yet, well done you guys, nothing defeats you.

[@Blazs120gl]

Wonderful place to live in, nice cars to recover. I bet some people watching this channel would happily trade in their lives with you. :)

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

Yes

[@garikdez]

I had a few Ford Sierras, only good memories remain despite the fact that they are very rusty.

[@jethzeeltorres9727]

Now that’s what I call a resurrection! Great work, fun to watch.

[@J.Vennep]

Incredible craftsmanship how this engine has been brought back to life!

[@hugomontoya3175]

Excellent job you did on that stalled engine. One of your best videos... Congratulations..!!! Greetings from Mexico Flexiny...!!!

[@m4rt1n_t1mk0]

Wow, great video, I'm impressed! 😍 I remember Sierra, it's a legendary car, very comfortable, reliable and pretty but I don't knew before that Sierra was also available in 4x4 version, you are doing a great job that you restore old but gold legendary cars 🙂

[@Erik-ph1nx]

Beautiful car!!!! Please restor complet car! This is Ford Sierra 4x4 unique bit and deserve this legend....

[@focus82grothm.84]

Excellent craftsmanship, love it 😃👍

[@amadeoargota5847]

Excelente el trabajo que realizaste para hacerlo andar, yo tengo un sierra se quedó sin fuerza, y lo deje parado desde el 2012, habeces lo hacía arrancar, por dos años, después ya no, vendí la batería y hay quedó, pero lo muevo el motor con la mano de vez en cuando.

[@jaggass]

Looks like the pistons had welded themselves to the bores due to rust. This is the most work you've put into a car to get it running again.

[@samimakela7973]

Nice work. I had a Sierra 2.0 dohc efi.

[@volktales7005]

That was fun to watch! Great job at getting that to run again, and run pretty well too! I like how it was not just the bumper falling off, but the structure of the car too!

[@dodgydruid]

I am suspecting what you have there is one of the 2500 "lazy cossie's", Ford built these cars at Dagenham and Cologne with an experimental twin cam engine with a slightly different chain for timing, they were all GL trimmed and these were hatchback, Sapphire and estate variants in Weber carb or Ford EFI fuel systems, if it is the engines are quite sought after for race platforms being quite tuneable. The bottom end is pretty much identical to the older Pinto blocks used in Taunus, Cortina and Transits so easy to get a starter for for little money, think the Granada's are the same as they all used the basic type 9 gearbox across the range.

[@ciaranburke3243]

The induction sound done it for me, huge decticion 👌

[@MezzMcGillicuddy1]

My old man had a Mk1, and then a mk2. Lovely cars, still have great nostalgia for them. Much nicer than the overgrown-computer-mouse-on-wheels cars you see today.

[@oldmeninoldcars7481]

Good Work.

[@MoodIndigoNL]

Wow, all the effort that you put into this... It is amazing.

[@juanantoniogarciaalonso]

De verdad, que desd que descubrí este canal , disfruto con cada vídeo que veo, y además, aprendo muchísimo. Creo que no no haya nada con motor y ruedas que se resista a resucitar en vuestras manos. Sois increíbles , en serio , me encanta el canal y cada vídeo nuevo supera al anterior. No me gusta ser indiscreto pero, si puedo preguntar, ¿ Que hacéis luego con los coches que arregláis? ... Otra cosa , me gustaría ver alguna vez como devuelven la vida a un camión de los grandes , si hay posibilidad de ello claro está. Muchas gracias por vuestros videos y enseñanzas. Un saludo desde Tenerife, en las islas Canarias.

[@francescoc1741]

You did a great job, using only basic tools and a lot of hard work.

[@ChishanFipz]

Impressive dedication! Particularly like the method you used for cleaning out the injectors.

[@vladg2239]

Note how thick the camshafts are and how wide the lobes are, unlike modern engines where they are made hollow and paper thin. Take any modern economy car - they will turn into dust after 10-15 years.

[@michals547]

100 💯!

[@nickpresland8956]

Fereplay for getting that running I had a Sierra with that exact engine it's was a brilliant car wish I still had it . Enjoy the videos keep it up ....

[@Le_Rennais]

Great cars never die!

[@mihoub]

This channel is so underrated , Really great content

[@Pure-Luck447]

Definitely a yard car now lol Loved watching this.

[@terjetytland884]

Wow.that was a hard one. It needed everything. But you showed that everything can be fixed. It even had some power still. I had a 91 sedan with same motor. Fun first car😊

[@naveedasghar212]

Thumbs up for never give up and run this terminator car ... hatsoff to you guys

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and car☺️👌

[@k.m.h.1346]

Good old 80s - 90s engines. Unbeatable

[@MrRahim666]

love that vid, We also need more videos of washing those dirty cars, it's so relaxing. 😊

[@dodgydruid]

These 4x4's were the dog's danglies in estates, the only one better than this was the South African Windsor V8 4x4 estate as used by the South African police as interceptor chase cars. Here in the UK the 4x4 estates were highly prized by the banger racers for towing their trailers with, they were just such a capable car that could tow anything ton up :D Only bad part of the car will be the crumple zones in the forward part of the chassis, they rot out like soft cheese, compliance bushes and rotoflex couplings also major issue as the rubber Ford used was crap.

[@wullierobertson9937]

Amazing work, engine sounds good under load, well done

[@jean-baptistedupond8989]

Hello Flexiny, What an incredible discovery of this Ford Sierra break in this forest, its long period of rest in this environment was quite negative for the bodywork. I didn't know there was a four-wheel-drive station wagon version. It really deserves a restart.

[@taumaturgosousaleite4972]

Sou mecânico aqui no Brasil, acho muito legal como vocês ressuscitam carros a muito tempo parado, parece até impossível, parabéns

[@trogdorian1]

Seriously amazing work. Remember to work with jack stands, as floor jacks can be hazardous.

[@dav01kar]

That was a lot of work to get the old girl running well done love your enthusiasm

[@user-uj3nq7is5n]

Super gemacht, sehr interessant und ich habe mir bei der Probefahrt gewünscht das ihr die Kompression messt und ihr habt es gemacht 👍

[@Dodger2204]

I enjoy all of your videos, but this one is my new favorite. I really liked seeing the engine tear-down and inspection. Would love to see more videos like this. Great resurrection!

[@tomtheraton3058]

a 4x4 must be very rare 👍

[@tpt3303]

Pretty rare as most of them were rwd. I have 2 xr4x4 sierra's. 1 mk1 and 1 mk2. Great and fun cars to drive even modern stantards.

[@tayson7921]

Классно что при запуске показываешь выхлоп)

[@Paffkin]

Nõustun eelkõnelejatega, üks parimaid videoid mida teinud olete. Vaatasin põnevusega, kas saab mootorist asja. Kiidan!👏👍

[@automotivemischief.1978jamie]

Very impressive getting this old Sierra 4x4 running again, driving it the way your meant to drive them at the end there! it has some natural weight reduction at the rear end I see .

[@davidbillberg2203]

Thanks man. We had an Ford Sierra during my childhood. It was an 1988 modell scrapped back in 2005.

[@pottywotty100]

Wow,wish my caravan looked liked that after all them years sat in a forest ✌️

[@mitsubishienthusiast3043]

That is a good engine... yes man

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk mate 👋 👍 another great super low miler under 100k again 🤣 these Ford clocks where defo good for something like keeping miles under 100k👌🤣 and at least the the back axle stayed in the chat 👍 but I am overly surprised you got this fired up and driving again plus on first start at least you know the oil pump was doin its bit 👌 shame you couldn't drop clutch free would of been great to grab another gear but good going and loved the time-lapse of the teardown and rebuild I wish I could work that fast sometimes 🤣 bug she didn't want to leave without a fight a start, thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video flexiny, great work,that looked really difficult, great compression though, well done 👌👍😀

[@adamholmes91]

I love how it's gone from seized, to crunchy, to tappy, to sounding sweet as a nut. Old ford engines are so durable, shame about the bodies.

[@SummerRoseRacing]

A very impressive amount of patience and persistence to get it running! :) Fantastic video! :)

[@user-fr6rp3mm6x]

Супер. Ребята, Вам сил и терпения не занимать.

[@Jamingedling]

Top marks for effort! Brilliant!