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Part 3 in this part we just put everything back and cross our fingers it's all ok try to save the customer money as I went along but sometimes you just get bitten in the ass

[@garethjones8047]

Hello, I like your videos, I have spent a long time as a mechanic myself, on heavy goods vehicles. When i did my apprenticeship i was always taught to get some engine oil, and lightly oil the threads of the cylinder head bolts, and oil both sides of the washer. This saves the metal to metal jumping that you are experiencing here. This has always worked for me, and I have torqued down many head bolts using this method, on average 28 head bolts per truck, tightened in excess of 300nm each. The one and only time that I forgot to do this, I was sorting an Audi a3 2.0 fsi engine for a bloke I know after the timing belt had snapped. The owner turned up as I was just about to torque the head down. Anyhow, he was pestering me, and I forgot to oil the bolts. This is the only time I have experienced the jumping that you had on this job. Hope this helps.

[@AndykSuper2]

Great series mate. I imagine some people would have said nothing and just gave it back to the customer and blamed them for anything going wrong in the future.. kudos for your honesty mate. You have to cover your back in this world. Too many people trying to rip each other off.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Andrew Bramwell thanks a lot mate you've only got one reputation very hard to build and really easy to lose being honest is always the best way nothing can come back and bite you then

[@tonyconnolly2897]

Fair play Leon for putting up an honest video. Most you tubers wouldn't show this video because they think it's bad for there rep and only want to show a customer's car going back and as manufacturer intended. But this shows what can and does happen and how money influences decisions in the real world. Luckily for the customer the bolts seem to hold fine but could have gotten really expensive for them. That actually would have made an interesting end for the viewer... But not the customer. Keep up the good work!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Tony Connolly yes mate my videos are as honest as honest can be no point being to Hollywood like some others it all comes down to money at the end of the day

[@ashleyburton8605]

These sort of issues do happen, So glad you've shown other people a real life situation

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Ashley Burton no point just showing a Hollywood video all my videos are real life shit happens

[@EXOVCDS]

Nice example of what we have to deal with... it's not always gravy. Lots of shops don't work on cars that are older than 10 years... to avoid headaches such as this.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thomas EXOVCDS yes mate at least people can see what we have to go through unfortunately I have to work on any car I cannot pick and choose so I will work on anything lol

[@Arounadabout]

Loving you and your videos Leon, your such a likeable guy. These videos are becoming one of my home comforts, I love coming home to watching your videos! 😊

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

wow thanks mate

[@MarkConwayTheBurgerKing]

It is recommended to use the Timing Tool kit, designed for these engines. I have a Trade Toledo Timing Tool KIT. No guessing, no mistakes. I'm not a tradie, but listen, because I have 50 years experience on the spanner

[@davenally8672]

Straight up warts 'n all vid showing the real world situation mechanics are faced with. A number of unknowns with no clear cut 100% guaranteed solution. You've done your best as a pro and that's what counts. I work in recording studios servicing and installing high end music mixing consoles and studio gear. I get the same situations regularly. Either no previous real maintenance work done for 20 - 30 years (it's been working fine for years so why is the bill so much??!) or dodgy (often bodges) unknowns that are difficult to find let alone repair/analyse cheaply. Always on time constraints and a tight customer budget. I feel for you since I have many a night been stuck desperately trying to finish a shitty job on time for a recording session that "has to work for ever or else" the next morning. Cover your arse with the customer or else face the music! Thanks for another great video Leon and all the best to ya.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Dave Nally thanks a lot mate much appreciated nobullshit here no Hollywood effects just real life

[@nemanjadzombic6101]

They needed it back, like, four years ago... :)

[@Longtrailside]

Enjoyed this series Leon. This car was a ticking time bomb in the making. Good thing you were able to fix it and get it out of your shop. Hopefully you never have to see it again. Take care.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Great job Leon. Nothing is ever easy! And as always getting parts ts always fun.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

thanks mate

[@Diagnosedan]

I love that torque wrench!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

DiagnoseDan so do i 😁😁😁😁

[@ozzstars_cars]

Dan there is no way you can really be jealous of Leons little torque wrench. lol

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Ozzstar it's not the size it's how you use it you of all people should know that😁😁😁

[@Diagnosedan]

Ozzstar, I'm not jealous of the torque wrench. But I'm jealous of Leons looks!😁

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

DiagnoseDan that's exactly what your wife said😁😁😁😁

[@vdubs6068]

Great vid Leon 👍Think we all get jobs like that pop up ever so often problems with parts car sat taking up space

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Vdubs 60 yes mate it's just a nightmare when these things happen it's good for Ordinary People to see The Troubles we have are some people think you're just doing it to make their life hard lol

[@roryc6390]

Had the same problem with my c20xe block. Had to get steel insert at engineers. Most people use arp head studs. Vauxhall have got some mad torque settings for Vauxhall heads you should know that Leon from rebuilding your red top engine.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Rory C yes mate they certainly do only differences with my red top it's a Cosworth head most people don't realise Cosworth design the head completely different engine and then engines are brilliant these new modern engines shit

[@obee9106]

At the end it had a vvt rattle, it dosent throw a check engine light, just has a distinctive sound. Seen it before, doing the timing without locking the cams and the phasers individualy....

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

The car was absolutely perfect it was the way the camera is picking up the sound of the engine the car is still going today with absolutely no problems whatsoever no problems on the customer and no problems from the engine the car would not have started properly and so easy if the timing was out damage would have occurred

[@125sm3]

Great work Leon. The pitfalls when working on older cars hey !

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

yes thanks mate

[@Badgertronix]

You must love going to work some days. Good job 👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Badgertronix lol I'm sure you know it just as well as anyone especially in your job thanks mate

[@Badgertronix]

@Nehemiah Preston you have a girlfriend?

[@Megalocade]

I wouldn't of thought that head would be to much of an issue for now as you say the head is dead flat now and skimmed so shouldn't really be an issue, may be a few years down the line probably, There is a mechanic / bible basher on here from the States who skims warped heads with sand paper, long sheet of straight glass with sandpaper glued to it, he then runs the head over it until its dead straight uses the ruler and feeler gauges to test it, it's an amazing finish he does and appears to be a good job but how reliable it will be is anyone's guess

[@GreaseMonkeyFix]

Mecha Tech old school funk is his channel.

[@jacklatif8676]

You are great, keep up the good work. 👍👏

[@richierich.1982]

Great video, what torque did you do rocker cover bolts. I replaced gasket (after thorough cleaning) and oil was still leaking through, ended up using gasket sealant in conjunction with seal.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I am wondering why the pre-roll commercial was all about lawnmowers?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Ozzstar 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ozzstars_cars]

Why wasn't that comment hearted and thumbed up?? I am considering unsubbing now

[@tanuow]

I’m working on the same car at the moment but the 1.6. Just renewed the cam belt kit, aux belt and water pump and just like you am waiting for the thermostat to turn up. Not looking forward to bleeding the cooling system.

[@richierich.1982]

Self bleeding mate

[@howiesiesoosoo]

The thermostat housing assembly on these engines is mostly plastic and frequently cracks causing coolant loss, subsequent overheating and head gasket failure - usually resulting in a warped head. These rubbish plastic housings can now be replaced with metal ones that are infinitely more reliable and not as costly as you might think. Whatever the cost it's gotta be less than a head gasket and cylinder head reface job!

[@CarsExposed]

Cars can be a pain sometimes, Hard work pays off I suppose...😜 great job mate glad to seeing it working alright in the end cheers

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

thanks mate

[@zx8401ztv]

What a bloody nightmare, there is only so much you can do with a tortured engine. I hope it behaves itself, you have done the best you can.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

thanks mate its still going

[@billmaxfield7831]

Good work Leon. Good luck with that bugger!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Bill Maxfield over a month now still going strong sorted lol

[@billmaxfield7831]

lol too right!!

[@rod2k786y]

Love the video mate....SORTDDD! What was the part called that took over a week to order??

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Hi mate it's been a long time I'm not sure but I think in this video it was the thermostat housing that took the time to come in

[@lasegundaenmiendagmail8170]

Hola! What a nightmare was this job! Nice video anyways

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

lasegundaenmienda gmail thanks mate

[@johnocallaghan9252]

Another saint Bodgit and leggit video.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

John OCallaghan 😇😇😇😇

[@sashankthag12]

how much would it cost to get just the head gasket alone replaced? my timing belt and rocker cover are fine. Oil leaks from behind the timing belt. Is head gasket the issue? There is a bit of gunk under the rocker cover though but not as much as in your video.

[@razvanturcu9871]

That engine sounds like it has a camgear variator broken, judging by that sound.

[@georgemiller4585]

Can’t you just RTV the new gasket on mate 😂

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

G JM 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-di7rw7nd6j]

When the fan have to come on on what temperure. ?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Hi mate it all depends on the car the engine code there's a lot it's not just what car you have but most cars are anywhere from 88 degrees to 100 degrees depending on the car this is why in modern cars it's very important to have the right coolant as the water will boil if you do not

[@user-di7rw7nd6j]

bodgit and leggit garage i have to opel Astra 1,6l. Do you know why engine Are making whistle sound. 🤔

[@Stop..carry-on]

Great video mate , what do you think caused the head gasket to fail potentially 3 times

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

is a GM lol

[@DallasD2.0]

Gday mate, any advice, the notes that came with the head gasket kit are different torque settings to my service manual. The notes say 25nm then +65 +65 +65 and service manual says 25nm +90 +90 +90. Not to sure which one to use. The sequence is also different, just opposite side but still from the center out.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

hi mate go off what the notes tell you

[@DallasD2.0]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Cheers for that, I also worked out the sequence was the same, the notes showed it from under the head and the manual was from on top of the head. Thanks again mate, I really appreciate your time to answer. Cheers.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

@@DallasD2.0 any time mate

[@BOB-rr5fe]

16:38 i would just helicoil it ive done it on 3 marine 4.3l engines and 2 outboards and never had a problem

[@richardmounfield7822]

Hi Leon great vid , can you tell me when skimming these heads do you still use a standard head gasket (not a thicker one like Landy discos ) I just bought a twintop with mega failure on head gasket and was wondering cos it may of been skimmed previously . Thanks regards Rich

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Richard Mounfield hi mate great question now this is a minefield technically yes once you change the thickness of the head you will change the compression but it is not enough to affect anything you need a good machine shop to tell you if there is going to be an issue with the thickness of the head but in my experience you can always get away with a couple of skimmed if it's just a little amount but get your machine shop to tell you

[@richardmounfield7822]

bodgit and leggit garage Thankyou Leon. Good advice, I will check with them when they skim head.

[@Deviant365]

Spending that money on a Vauxhall... I loved my redtop Calibra, but not that much. Leon, can I suggest strapping a camera to your swede? Less setting up shots, we can see what you see, hands free etc. Might make things easier..

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Deviant at least the red top engine is designed by Cosworth fantastic engine this is completely different as regards the camera I have tried it and you will not believe how much your head moves around can make people feel seasick

[@Deviant365]

I see what you mean, ETCG was all over the shop removing a mini engine. Chrisfix does it all the time and it's fine.

[@spawntohell]

quickie... is still ok? i would like to know if i done the job... as helps for piece of mind experience and such... i know is a lot of luck involved here...things are never that simple is it?

[@jegerbaya7278]

Hello need size etorx cylinder head bolt

[@Phil-1969]

Evening Leon Great video mate , I felt your pain with that from start to finish, my sons 1.2 corsa had the first signs of the head gasket going, so I put a bottle of K seal in it , jobs a good un so far all is well, look after yourself Cheers Phil

[@georgemiller4585]

Phil Long 😂

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Thanks mate

[@CrimeVid]

Phil Long I love that ! they always tell you not to put jollop into your engines but it works ! The rad on my old petrol sherpa did ten years on two bottles of Barrs

[@robinsonsauto]

Nope I missed being the first again!! 😕ok back to watching

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

robinsonsauto lol next time

[@stuzman52]

Sorry you had to go through all of that grief Leon! How is the car doing now with the customer and how long since you did this job? Have a good one! 😀👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

stuzman did it well over a month ago mate still going strong

[@ericcorse]

Finger crossed Leon.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Eric Corse it's been going over a month no problems yet so all is good

[@ericcorse]

Good deal

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Eric Corse but at the end of the day it is a Vauxhall GM so that means nothing lol

[@user-xw5kk1mu3m]

Where do u locate it mate

[@SelloSimon-yy4hs]

Hi Mr how do I Rock this car

[@DavidSmith-cz9zv]

Would be nice to see on an old engine if you could tighten up some bolts to destruction. Just to see how much they will take. I have to do this on a Meriva in a couple of days. And will probably bottle it on the last 45. 1st time I did a Meriva I had a pirate workshop CD and it said 2 nineties and a 45. I did this and its still running today.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

That's a good idea mate you have to remind me in a couple of weeks with another comment

[@DavidSmith-cz9zv]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage OK

[@zwloki0]

I don't like the finish on the head, after you got it from the skimming, Looks like they used sandpaper ;)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Dom's Garage yes mate it did look a bit funny on camera just the way the camera was on the lights but in real life it was good

[@DallasD2.0]

Does the torque setting change if the heads have been scraped?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Providing your head is still in the right thickness and hasn't done below what the manufacturer is said then you're ok if it's too thin you have to get a second hand or new head

[@DallasD2.0]

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Awesome, cheers for that.

[@simonrawle7885]

i know that felling done a head gasket few years back and did not have the balls to toque it to full yield . had the felling it was going to strip out. im of the school of 4 turns by hand at least you get one full intake and exhaust cycle

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Simon Rawle yes mate some of them are scary too tight and down yes I know what you're saying about turning over at least 4 times

[@kirwanjohn101]

Are you fond of Opels or do you dislike them?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

i love them coming into me $$$$ lol

[@alanbartlett9523]

Should have fitted new head bolts. You do,nt know how many times the old ones have been used.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

alan bartlett you obviously didn't watch the video properly because I did fit new head bolts you have to fit new head bolts because they are stretch bolts

[@Simon-ui6db]

What? A head gasket that's not a rover K series??? The shock :D

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know right I was shocked to

[@Krillekris]

Great video. Enjoyed it :-)

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Krille's Garage thanks a lot mate much appreciated

[@dashcamdude6690]

Why did they make the car with no temperature display on the dash

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

nicky boy why did you delete your first comment where you said I fucked up the block???

[@dashcamdude6690]

bodgit and leggit garage no the garage before you who worked on the car made a fuck up not you sorry

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

nicky boy no problem mate just a typo💪💪👍👍

[@dashcamdude6690]

bodgit and leggit garage answer me this why would you make a car and leave out the temperature gauge makes no sense

[@Stop..carry-on]

I’m guessing it’s cost cutting. as they see it there’s a warning lamp , we had a corsa with no temp gauge - the rad pipe burst the engine totally over heated - and that was the end of the wife’s car as the light never came on to warn her

[@marksmith5156]

Are you sure your in the uk you said the suns shining lol

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Lol

[@moustaphatine5059]

Ok❤💘💓💔👍

[@tonypond8196]

nice job , nightmare with those head bolts that's so frustrating after all that work nothing worse than not getting it 100% right you lose the done right satisfaction , wise man covering your backside .

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

thanks mate

[@jamesmawdsley7306]

Sounded like a bag of spanners at the end of the video.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

James Mawdsley just the way the microphone picks it up bouncing around from the shed

[@cardude5323]

Its a vauxhall. This is normal XD lol

[@clarkie005]

Probably a fucker to do but couldn’t you of helicoiled the head bolt threads?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

clarkie005 hi mate I hear what you're saying but unfortunately in this case now as we didn't know there was anything wrong until we put it together so this means we would have to replace the head gasket in a head bolts then get it machined then get the new threads installed just too expensive I always do a visual check and everything look good just too expensive in this case to do but yes you can certainly do it another cases

[@danielp9721]

i would have go with him on a new engine much cheaper

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

They made a new engine in this case would not be much cheaper he's engine suffer with head gaskets and a lot of problems you could just be buying another problem and still have to do all this so end up costing you twice as much

[@robmyers2780]

Option1 scrap it. option2 buy a ford!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Rob Myers 😁😁

[@drchunkybiscuit9973]

It's a 'Rule' NOT a 'Ruler.' A ruler is like a King.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Dr Chunky Biscuit no one ever says that seriously no one

[@superlazy3355]

I rule

[@jeffshearer5125]

🤣🤣Why would he point that out??

[@shanekneeshaw3483]

Yoy sound like my grandmother yes you are right but life is to sort