THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore [EP3]

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Werdly this episode got me all emotional - it reminded me of all the tear-downs and honings my Dad and I used to do on shitty old engines that had been sitting around forever when he was still around. These days with nobody to help me I'm more a chuck the engine and get another one, but I miss those days with my Dad.

[@donfinch862]

exactly, me too. also miss a beer at someones shed at the end of the day, talking cars, racing etc.

[@Brad-kq9oc]

Ditto

[@steveblackbird]

Absolutely... Cherish those memories Matt... Maybe one day with your own kids you'll share that too (if that's what you want of course) best memories to hold on to that's for sure!!! Nice comment mate! Got me teared up too....

[@eppyz]

Your Dad is with you... always has been...always will be 👍

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Thanks for the kind words and up-votes everyone! Yeah I still have all Dad's old books about Fangio, Moss etc too, he was a petrol head through and through. He would have loved all the great content on KZbin now. I do get my boys to help out with simple stuff like servicing, but I think by the time they are old enough to be really getting into it the automotive world will be so different.

[@079lrt]

Only KZbin channel I watch the ads for 👍

[@MrScoobiess]

@@andrewswinton2059 And deprive skid factory of the income ...hope your balls turn blue and fall off edit this reply was in response to a comment that disappeared

[@jdm_john8240]

@@andrewswinton2059 Selfish sod you are

[@raddeal1]

I just come check out the comments while it runs out

[@battlegeek8118]

Does it actually make a difference if we watch the ads?

[@simodawg]

@@battlegeek8118 Yep it does, watch time of ads also means more than skipping

[@TokyoCraftsman]

New Skid Factory episode is up..... time for a coffee break! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@VS666]

ha good one, people in tokyo are not allowed breaks!

[@teammusketeers]

Having a tasty beverage "red stripe beer" from here in Jamaica west indies 😉

[@trentdrummond3147]

an industrial rotary parts washer sounds better than any spa retreat I've ever been on

[@Dannyboi-87]

I would prefer to visit a radiator shop over a laundry mat.

[@alexcantlow2920]

This is why I can't have a dish washer

[@zogworth]

We use one to clean parts trays at work. It's great except for the numpties who forget to turn off the heater and evaporate all the water.

[@ewingfox6459]

13 minute video with more substance and quality car guy (or gal!) stuff than any other YT vloggersphere BS out there. Keep being awesome!

[@troymcnod]

Ewing Fox for sure. Anything longer I lose attention

[@martinhurst7372]

This has got to be one of the best episodes yet. Plenty of no BS engine tear down, good explanations and camera work and finishing up with a cold one with the boys

[@catfish552]

All parts washed, all lemons squashed.

[@karanadon137]

I love the ongoing definitions of who Old Cock is and isn't. It is a challenge to pause the video on the right frame, and I usually wind up going back multiple times until I get it. Thumbs up!

[@coffeeguy8265]

Great to see Al and Woody having their own show.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Love how the car is all covered and protected, like a patient on the operating table!

[@John-ok6sq]

I love the running "Old Cock" joke. It's a challenge to try to pause the video in the right spot to read the descriptions.

[@owcarnia]

Watched 3 netflix and one hbo ad and still enjoyed it more than 99% other videos on yt.

[@thegingerpowerranger]

So good to see how things can be done on a budget using basic tools. Not everyone has a billion dollars to pay someone else to do this for them.

[@jacobsavage9942]

Something so satisfying about watching al go elbow deep on that dirty rb

[@gregtoth7534]

You guys have to be the funniest and most informative KZbin bloggers on the planet! I have binged watched everything you have done to date over a couple of weekends (even the missus loves your stuff!) Great work lads! You both have fantastic Aussie sense of humor that I feel not everyone can relate too making each video you do that much better. I raise many lemon squash's to you both (and Old Cock too!) Keep up the great work!

[@paulsefton69]

"carefully remove" then he drops it and the look on his face 😂. Priceless

[@siraff4461]

This proves Al is magic. He was here building this and at Haltech dynoing Marty's evo at the same time.

[@silasdistefano2794]

After waiting all week for the new episode, i was just getting settled in and it was over! By far the most do it yourself inspiring youtube automotive channel. I thank Turbo Yoda for letting us in on his building and modifying techniques. I love what you guys do! Please longer episodes!

[@Fdragon1337]

It's on my bucket list to one day do an engine teardown and rebuild. Love seeing this kind of stuff it's just amazing to see all the amazing engineering.

[@timjohnun4297]

I did my apprenticeship at a Nissan dealers, when these engines came out. They were considered to be a freak engine, they were so good. In 4 years I never even saw inside one, never even saw one break down. Of course that all changed a few years later when I bought myself an old R31 lol

[@stevenbicknell6018]

I see a few negative posts guys, but you’re doing well! And old mates confidence as a channel host will rise as time goes on. I’d say longer videos with a bit more view on all work. I’ve just turboed my VL, going to the tuners in a few weeks. I did all the supporting mods and have a high mount GTX3584R bolted on and I’ll be going a haltech 2500. Good work guys, keep em coming!

[@stevenbicknell6018]

Also my VL Berlina hasn’t clicked over 90,000kms yet 😃

[@JohnComeOnMan]

I love it when I come across a build series of videos that I haven't watched... binge watching for the win!

[@СергейАлексеевич-ж3ю]

7:12 KEEP OUT: flying harmonic balancers... Love it

[@Snowddova]

Blardy 8ball throw more lemon squash at it boys 🍺

[@Arthurzeiro]

If I ever get to visit Australia the first thing I'll do right off the plane will be to hunt down a can of lemon squash.

[@paulcopeland9035]

I don't think you will have any trouble finding many varieties of "lemon squash" !!

[@ulle500]

We had one of those giant dishwashers at our school(though it was quite a bit different design), it made life so much more easier when cleaning greasy parts.

[@BigFurnyy]

Watching all of the ads, liking every video because Woody and Al are champions!!

[@CrazyKxGuy]

Wonder if that H6 block is for supergramps?

[@jackmillar1726]

Ian Artimovich doubt it. 🥊

[@LukeTheJoker]

I wondered that too!

[@CrazyKxGuy]

I know he’s a subaru guy, but one could hope it’s for the legend.

[@gpstenholm23]

bit of a pain to tear down but there's something therapeutic about cleaning a good old block. Awesome parts dishwasher indeed, shining like a bought one. It'll be flowing beautifully now. ahh good stuff xD

[@MrPanda834]

An absolutely wonderful video production as always. Boys this is phenomenal. I just wish the episodes were just a bit longer around 20 mins because you just cannot get enough of the quality and effort that goes into making these videos. Well done boys, I really enjoy looking forward to your videos each and every week. Keep it up!

[@dannyhicking]

Woo hoo new Skid factory. Loving the early access

[@DylanTK]

+1 early access brethren assemble

[@capnskiddies]

I'm here, but I haven't paid anyone

[@1one3_Racing]

Just got back in from work with no internet or phone reception, have scrutineering in 8 hours followed by 3 days of racing, but still need to watch Skid Factory first....

[@yar0nix224]

i fucking love you al and woody. im happy for your already overwhelming amount of success with patreon and look forward to the future of your content. thanks again m8s.

[@SILOZANE]

The lengths you guys go for a running joke is inspiring! 😆

[@yoondi-2437]

Just reading the comments while the ads is playing. Thanks for the great content

[@Eschelonistic]

Al mate, a little tip or for anyone for that matter I think you'd like, grab a paint scraper and grind it down (a 20-50mm wide one) even just a few licks on a linishing belt)) turn that into your razor blade and you're going to find getting the gasket smutch off a damn sight more workable than pinching the little .55mm blade take you half the time too!

[@paulmarynissen]

I love Al’s impression of Sue from Fast ‘N Loud

[@DeadReckon]

Just started binging this series, loving it so far. I had a feeling this engine was gonna be a sludge pit. Had a friend ask me to help him swap the engine / trans from a wrecked '98 Honda Civic into his 380k and some odd miles old '98 Civic. He got a wrecked car with 68k miles on it, and holy crap the sludge seemed like it was going to come to life and attack us. The low mileage engines oil had been changed at regular mileage intervals but the time between the change intervals was so long that it made the low mileage engine have more sludge than his nearly 400k mile engine. That turned into a bit of a mess, but at least the 5 speed from the '98 low mileage car wasn't as toasted as his 380k mile 5 speed on it's probably 3rd clutch. My '79 Oldsmobile Delta 88 was the same way, engine was rebuilt around 2001, I bought the car in 2015 with less than 10k miles on the rebuilt engine, got it on the road and damn almighty the sludge in that engine. Plus Oldsmobile V8's force all the oil up to the valve train then it draaaains back down, so the smallest valve cover leak turns into a flood.

[@lukeprowse3215]

Al and woody making the best content along with Cleetus. Great video as usual.

[@yuridevries6418]

it's gone be 9 second's car now!! old cars, is gone be old age problems..... keep it going for a another 40 years, and drive it happily for another 500.000 mile's(and more!!). greetz from Amsterdam (Holland).

[@rayg9069]

Great video, and absolutely nothing wrong with throwing a bit of free promo out to the guys that help you along. What goes around comes around. I never new the old VLs were such a tough motor, had a few as company fleet cars that we used to fly backwards and forwards Melbourne to Adelaide for work. The first car that driven reasonably would just do the 730km trip on one filled to the neck tank of fuel.

[@sammaher3932]

Can't wait for the final result but at the same time I don't want the build to end. Keep up the good work guys

[@Destitute77]

Moog or Woody, that breakbeat track at the start of the vid is amazing, reminds me of Easygroove’s Techno Dread sets, jungle before jungle was a thing in like 93/94. Totally worth a listen if you got the time! Peace

[@MaddGrimm]

I have to agree. I love that tune! Would like to hear similar tracks, maybe you can recommend?

[@brokenhalo22]

He's used it a bunch over the years. It always reminds me of Squarepusher. I'll be sure to check out Easygroove though!

[@davidmorrison4615]

What is the track and artist of the beats at the start?

[@naftalithaithi4812]

12:45 That Toyota Stout! Mint!

[@walshja81]

i agree with the other comments. These episodes need to be longer. You guys are too good, I felt like I just watched a teaser trailer

[@DRAGOSMAN95]

13:25 definition of peace (at least for me)

[@skidpins669]

brought back memories of my apprentice days having to clean out the parts washer every friday

[@Jayneflakes]

These films are great guys, it is good to be able to follow your progress. Keep up the good work.

[@fatborry]

Woody, those filming and editing skills are mint! Keep up the work mate, you have learnt HEAPS and are killing it!

[@aussiefirestorm]

Glad to see that the 3 stone and WD hone method my old boss taught me is actually a "Factory" approved method. Don't worry Al nobody saw you drop that balancer ;)

[@lowguidoschopshop]

He is a loathsome, offensive brute, yet I can't look away.

[@Rhandahl]

seal of approval hahaha I had the best silent laugh of the day (gf is sleeping in the next room, I'm a shiftworker, and actually builds (sometimes rebuilds) engines for a living too

[@terracethornhill]

I used to use a razor blade for cleaning gasket surfaces, but I found that a wood chisel works better, I like a 3/4". I grind it to a perfect edge, then use some fine emery on a flat surface to dull it slightly and remove any burrs. Basically the goal is to give the edge a very small radius. The dull edge doesn't catch like a razor, but it rips old gasket material off. I think it's safer too because it's easier to control and can't break.

[@jamestehuna5915]

Finished already come on I want more men I love this show number hands down

[@yaabaa]

Do you want more men and Old Cock??

[@jamestehuna5915]

2JZ in an R35 wake up to yourself keyboard Warrior what are you 2 years old

[@RomaniukRocks]

"carefully removed and placed on the table for safe keeping" next shot is Al dropping it

[@albertkelly7129]

gold

[@theadventuresofthejohnnos1517]

I love the Toyota Stout I learnt to drive in one. My Dad said if you can drive a column shift you can drive anything a column shift is easy if you know how

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

The Toyota Stout at the parts washer was sweet !

[@MrHuno92]

I absolutely love these episodes. Each one is very informative!

[@ilsando3550]

i could watch the skid factory all day

[@Killerconceptz]

Love this channel! Sure wish I knew guys around me that knew their stuff like you guys that are so down to earth

[@otacon4065]

loving these as usual guys, make them as long as possible if you can please? means no tabbing up random other content, 45min+ videos would be amazing. i remember watching all the gramps videos and super gramps in a whole weekend once - it was bliss!

[@STAG162]

that 8-ball 'find' cracked me up

[@Brock_Landers]

What's really funny is that the wheels that are on that car were used on Oldsmobile Cutlasses here and when you were lifting it on the hoist with the engine in the foreground and the car cover on it, I kept thinking why is he working on a Cutlass? You have to Google them sometime Al...they were so fugly and usually never came with a decent engine. It was either a 3.3L Buick V6, a 3.1L GM V6, a 2.8L GM V6, a 2.2L 4 cylinder, a 2.5L Iron Duke 4 cylinder, or the ever popular GM 2.4L Quad Four depending on which year you bought. I have owned a GM product with almost every one of those engines. I even had a 1976 Buick Skylark sedan that was given to me with 32,000 original miles on it with a 4.3L 260 ci V8 that was an absolute turd, but was one of the most reliable vehicles I had ever owned and had HOT air and COLD AC. Damn was it ugly as all hell though...reminded me alot of a stretched Nova.

[@theritchyp]

Hi Alan, really enjoy the videos, just a small idea for you that might make life a little easier, I bought a surface prep tool when I was still in the trade, it uses 3M Roloc nylon brush heads (think they actually use them for sanding filler in bodyshops) but does an excellent job on flanges for removing sealer, carbon and such like.

[@Mazza666]

41,000kms engine looking immaculate inside :)

[@brendanscott2564]

Loving every second of each vid! Ordered my lemon squash drink cooler doing my bit for the cause!!

[@shanebep3135]

Fucking love this show

[@cullen3]

Not sure what you used but ATF works great as lube for honing. It keeps the stones clean and will leave a finer hone.

[@bboydrummer1]

I loved it! A video just about the engine, also Al’s knowledge continues to surprise me! Thank you for the vids! Keep them coming.

[@TheMojomoto]

this got my seal of approval, not that it is needed. :) you guys do a great job, lovely to watch. thanks

[@Onhaey]

This reminds me of working on my dads 400 small block, it’s all old school cork gaskets and stamped steel covers. I’m spoiled with my gen iii small block with machined surfaces and nice gaskets, and aluminum covers. Also how you said they took an engine and made it better. That’s what they did going from gen i small block to gen iii

[@KevMk3]

You need one of them trays that sits on the bottom of the engine stand! Great informative video as always

[@gjmob]

I had a Toyota Lite Stout the same colour years ago as a parts run around. Run around very slowly!

[@euanbegbie]

8 ball never gets old!

[@RiddleAUS]

Lemon squash and skid factory after work, nothing better!

[@mattthompson9261]

2 guys 1 block

[@trustfire]

and 6 holes.

[@yeahnah7220]

with a right 'ol fisting!

[@speedacademydave]

and 1 old cock

[@68mustang90]

And a happy ending!

[@68mustang90]

And a happy ending!

[@JDM_DAISUKI]

Loving this build keep it up guys

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Wow, that big dishwasher is epic!!

[@robbiejmsn1]

"that bloody 8 ball again" classic!

[@mrcobey7]

Talking of the 2JZ can you guys please tackle one of those next, for nothing but selfish reasons (my 260z project) although there’s plenty of vids out there on that particular engine, it just always seems to be young guys talking crap and not doing much. You have a great channel and I love what your doing Cheers

[@JoshH44]

I have the exact 15 year old stripey bed sheet at 9:49 that I use for the same thing - laying out car parts while working on stuff 😂

[@davidwindsor2866]

Well it was a good thing to pull out the engine. And do a check. 👍👍

[@Ktmfan450]

I had a weird feeling that I was missing something 😂New Skidfactory

[@irmabecx4758]

Can't get enough of the low-buck tech! :D

[@zebarias]

Cheers from Portugal. Love what you guys do!

[@danielpearce73]

3rd time round lads !! Awesome series.

[@marciomendes8098]

Cheers from Portugal, aussies! Great stuff!

[@martzink]

Rear main seal, covered in varnish, very exciting

[@Kilo-ct8dh]

Looks like a Gma car... love it.

[@skippy2987]

This seems like as good a time as any to talk about ring gaps and horsepower levels

[@ADayInTheLifeOfJames]

Ahh dat Makita hone 👌🔥 Al’s a weapon

[@vartsn]

Turboyoda is such a legend

[@jmyd83]

I watched the Ads just for you AL

[@TeamGambleBMX]

Loving the new channel and series. More power to you guys!

[@001lostagain]

Wednesday is the day for Car VIDs, Thx for the Upload.

[@dazaspc]

Ya cant beat hot soapy water for a good clean up compared to the old days in the kero. Only one problem, you need to drown everything pretty quickly in de-watering fluid to stop the rust. I reckon I spend longer cleaning a rebuild engine than assembling them.

[@cee-life]

I like the video before watching everytime! Cant help myself.

[@maso3l]

That old Toyota was pretty “Stout”.

[@gjmob]

Lite Stout.

[@brandonb8543]

3.6k views 0 dis-likes. Im perfectly fine with a shorter video especially when obvious progress was made.

[@65Coasty]

We had the same parts washer in Hervey bay. Awesome bit of gear.