This is absolutely DISGUSTING and worst we’ve seen!

[@garry1450]

I've been in the engineering/ engine building game for 40 years, I've yet to meet even from the so called best someone who's not constantly dealing with warrantys, it's nice and refreshing to see some honesty,it goes along way, thanks barum engines

[@stevefairbanks835]

He’s lost confidence because he hasn’t got any money and trying it on. What we call in the trade “a twatting chancer” lost confidence my arse

[@raymondpayne9854]

The guy with the head is a chancer obviously got no money.

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

7 months and he wants his money back i smell something that is not right , either a head change or he stuck for some cash or he can not afford to do the car , i hope you have pics of the engine top before it went back to him .

[@BrianCox-z2n]

Is John getting a rubber hammer for Christmas 😉

[@mikehipperson]

In this day and age, 'hurty feelings' seems to be a chance to make a bit of moolah, tax free!

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

RE the guy "trying it on" with the cylinder head refund request.... he's going down the recorded delivery official letter route now, so I'd reply to him in writing as well as email...

[@kevm8965]

The poor thing has "lost confidence" - is the world full of whinging brats these days, tell im to go whistle.

[@laurencehastings7473]

Photograph your work. It takes 2 minutes. Heads aren't numbered but you could etch in a mark.

[@richardtemple8141]

Do you stamp blocks and heads to confirm it's the one you worked on?

[@composedlight6850]

yep need six number code

[@davidcoyle7125]

Another day and another chancer, actually view them as worse that thiefs a thief can take some of your money or property but chancers take your time, can hurt your reptation your peace of mind and even your business.

[@timtam6442]

Why so many recalls? You seem to exist in a world of customers with the appetite of a Ferrari owner but the budget of a Fiesta owner ?

[@ataxpayer723]

SOLUTION: Get a 35% deposit BEFORE you start work, then a progress payment of 35%, then 30% before delivery.

[@deanharriss2029]

That sounds tight John. lol. Brilliant stuff as always chaps. 👍

[@julianchambers8372]

I`m sorry to disagree mate, but a true machinist would ensure his work is clear of swarf after machining and yes the fitter/assembler should check before assembly. This is common practice in a professional machine shop. Can you imagine sending components to a customer and found his product full of swarf debris. What would you think if you received components in this state, pistons, cranks, cam shafts etc..?

[@tonywoodford9164]

Cleaning to a guaranteed clean level takes a long time. They do offer this as a extra charge to cover the time but this is not being opted for . In which case it's the builder responsibility

[@rudey24-74]

@@julianchambers8372 this is what I was getting at cosworth 200 blocks ate rate and expensive then the studs on top to I'd expect more care to be taken

[@phenogen8125]

A salient story: I used to personally design fabricate and fit entire kitchens and only once did I accept leaving the final cleaning- to-meticulous method I used. Only because it was pushing midnight on xmas eve!!!! (I had kept my promised completion under huge time constraints and working 20 hour days 7 days a week prior in order to achieve near impossible promise) Under pressure of "I can clean that, no need, it's late" etc all justifiable reasoning expressed by client did I accept leaving mere trace dust at most. I then got feedback from their envious neighbours (and more commissions) about my excellent work and the expressed disappointment of client that I failed to fully clean up. I was able to inform several neighbours first hand and that was so precious. Learning that salutary lesson I NEVER diluted my standards after that. I also would when commissioned to do a second rate job merely do my normal first class but compromise my profit; sometimes to zero in sure knowledge my reputation remained robustly supported. I would advise absolutely fastidious cleaning by default even with the assemblers clause as transport handling etc can reintroduce debris and contaminants. Adjust pricing or take the reputational benefit at a little cost if needed or continue with flawed strategy that will constantly haunt you. Judges will see deficient cleaning as indicative of shortcuts economies and poor workmanship; such is human nature. Presentation is part of marketing. Up your game will pay dividends.

[@AndrewNeilBaird]

I saw a stripped down 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 "le mans" ex works racing bike engine . The inside of the cast iron block was mirror polished , as in you could see your face in it. The crank , rods everything was like glass . the oil just fell off it back into the sump , oh and the oil , clear as and not a hint of silicone sealer . The work of proper race engine engineers . Pity about the crank harmonics destroying the generator brushes every 100 miles , the bike suffered generator issues at the I.O.M TT senior race, but, hotpoint washing machine ones were a straight swap and available in a wee domestic appliance shop locally for £2.99 a pair .

[@blkcoupequattro]

Wow, can’t forget your gun brushes and soap and water !

[@adamhopkinson6363]

Come on, just give out some free money, what's the worse that can happen.

[@MegaReddevil71]

How the heck did the rs500 engine have any oil pressure with the pump in that state

[@taeraresh2115]

I was wondering the same thing. There’s not a whole lot of pump left there.

[@Speedfreak99969]

No matter what you you have to have a chance to rectify any issues that's just how it is if he doesn't want to return it then that's on him end off. I know if it was genuine he would have had it back to you straight away. If he doesn't return for inspection then that's a voided warranty as obviously someone else will be messing around with it.

[@fredflintstone8048]

It's interesting how many customers expect to either be able to call, or write letters or email demanding refunds based on nothing more than correspondence. Do they really get away will such nonsense when trying this with someone else? He says he's lost confidence, but even I as a KZbin viewer have no confidence in him. The proof is in the engine and as you state you have the right to rectify a problem if in fact it was really caused by Barum engines which remains to be seen. For all you know there's nothing wrong with the engine and he's merely looking for getting the work done for free.

[@terencehawkes3933]

Does your bill state you need to see it back in big bold letters?

[@douglasstarr5620]

Not sure if you notice but you are getting halo images from the lighting on the camera.

[@BrianCox-z2n]

I wonder what , or if any swarf got caught in the oil filter ….

[@colinscutt5104]

pump is pre filter iirc

[@stevem7868-y4l]

Did the wet belt ford engine ever get finished, or did i miss that vid? only ask, as i have the same engine in my Vignale

[@hughbatchelor8599]

I could understand it if he had lost confidence in you after multiple comebacks with one or more different jobs, but just to claim he has lost confidence after all this time since he collected the job sounds like a dodgy half hearted attempt to get something for nothing!! Good luck with getting him off your back and sincerely hope you do. God Bless.

[@ataxpayer723]

Reply in writing to that punter that as the job is now out of warranty, he has to return the head to you for an independent engineers report. "Loosing confidence" is not an excuse for not paying or returning the item to you for inspection. Hopefully this is explained clearly in your Terms & Conditions and you can refer him to that Term ie: see T&Cs para 4.1. . As this punter is now "disputing your work" it is up to him to file a disputes tribunal hearing. If your T&Cs are up to date, he wont have a leg to stand on!

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

You should not set TDC chasing around 3 or 4 degrees, to be accurate you need a bigger swing, and if you don't know why you don't know what your doing

[@richardhartley7094]

👍👍

[@jonteewilly1]

'Fraid to say but this channel isn't doing you any favours. For customers to say they've lost faith in you is going to put a lot of people off having any work done. And though Isaac seems a nice enough lad I wouldn't want to be paying big bucks for anything put together by the apprentice whether or not it's checked. Cleaning swarf should be done as a matter of course,leaving it just shows a not caring attitude.

[@rudey24-74]

If I got you to long stud a block I'd expect you wouldve fitted the studs in to check they fitted properly dont you do that then?

[@tellitasyouseeit7555]

Yes they do. Don't you not listen or are you not capable.

[@rudey24-74]

@tellitasyouseeit7555 he speaks about a customer with a long stud issue and refers to swarf what's he talking about then ya mug

[@tellitasyouseeit7555]

@@rudey24-74 you are the mug. They are fitted properly. He asks that the engine builder cleans the engine throughout before he assembled it. They have already made sure the studs are machined correctly....

[@rudey24-74]

@@tellitasyouseeit7555 what customer issue is he referring to then kiss ass?

[@Joolz777]

👍👍👍👍🌶😎😎😎😎😎

[@drCohenWellnessCntr]

Lee please show us how you put a lick of paint on the block. I would like to see your procedure. Thanks again. I really enjoy your videos

[@ataxpayer723]

Solution: A paint brush.

[@figol6272]

this hole warranty claim i forsee a rat was the block flat was a bad torqu done on the head as that will warp it can this guy ajust valve lash big ? mark on this 1

[@figol6272]

i would like 2 see the whats app pictures on this 1 i am a tech i have built engines over the years i am no machinist but i can call bs with my eyeballs this i would love 2 see