WE'RE ONLY HUMAN AFTER ALL!!!!!! RENAULT TRAFFIC 3 R9M THAT GAVE ME A MASSIVE BAG OF DOUBT.....

[@roy2689]

As a mechanic myself I've been there and felt the misery of watching the TV but not watching the TV and running it through my mind, you are not on your own on this. Thanks for taking the time to record these videos, they are really useful as a reference to us mechanics...👍👍

[@jecht7333]

I dont think i’ll ever get over that , ive gone bak to work at 2am and checked wheel bolts 😂

[@jameshoward3303]

You are without doubt the best mechanic I have come across, absolute legend .

[@formidable38]

I came out of the trade probably about 27 years ago but still do a bit on the side and my own stuff and this still happens to me!!! Like you rightly say, we are only human. Thanks for uploading these great video's.

[@plugman1963]

We've all been there Baz, always better safe than sorry. Couple of hours labour is cheaper than a replacement engine!

[@emlyntilley]

We all do it, I did a MK1 skoda superb V6 cambelt and convinced myself I didn't tighten the tensioner up, had to put the front end back into service mode and remove everything....was perfectly tight!

[@RobertJohnson-kv6dr]

Mega, well done, Baz, no shame at being good at ya job. No good mechanic ever didn't have one of these moments. My old boss taught me from being a young un, touch every bolt, and play it back through ya mind works for me. Great videos. I love coming home to see a Baz video uploaded. Keep up the good work, fella.

[@saturninofantetti828]

As a former mechanic,now retired I can assure you that everyone I've worked with has at some time had that doubt..did I do those nuts/bolts up. We're only human, love the way you work,keep it up🤟

[@tomcarr8666]

The honesty and the will to put your hands up sperates the best from the rest, keep it up baz

[@MarkGriffiths-t2c]

You’re right to check Baz. You would only worry if you returned the van to your customer without confirming you had torqued the tensioner. Puts your mind at rest. We’ve all at some point gone home and doubted. Top marks to you sir.

[@tomcurran65]

I'm exactly the same, someone comes in starts shuffling around behind me, I start paying more attention to them, telling them not to touch the parts, leave the bolts alone, leave the tools alone, and later that evening I'm retracing my steps trying to remember did I tighten something and so on. Drives me up the wall. Every time I check my work, its done, its ok....I know me, of course it is, but when that doubt starts creeping in there is nothing for it but to pull it apart and check it, otherwise it will haunt me 👻 Great job again Baz👍

[@seanreid4925]

Fair play to ya. I hate that feeling. It wud keep ya awake all nite. And it's not like a small job your rechecking. Great mechanic. Love the content.

[@cjthomas838]

Ive been there mate, where ive not slept for worry of having not tightened some pad carrier bolts up, I rang the customer up first thing the follwing morning and got them to return so i could double check them, luckily it was a long standing customer who understood. Were all human, and if you care so much about doing a good job your always going to have these moments. Nice work baz

[@billsheehy1660]

When I was 16, (about 1978) did thy clutch on my Dads Ford Corsair. Did it in the road, When I finished found that I still had the release bearing to put in. How we laughed. Valuable lesson, check, check and check. Great videos Thanks

[@travel8033]

Excellent work Baz, Thanks

[@zakshipley3250]

As a hgv mechanic at Mercedes of 30 years we all have our moments if it bothered you it shows you love your job and care for customers as always chin up and send it baz 👍

[@davidoldboy5425]

Fantastic, you and all (good) mechanics have my undying admiration.

[@bryanwalker5678]

Yeah been there myself, always better to double check than destroy an engine. Fair play for being so honest.

[@ronaldprestage8563]

Great video as usual Baz your a very honest man wish more mechanics were like you ,

[@richardjones3112]

Another brilliant video.Better to be safe than sorry.👍

[@ginobragoli1448]

At least you are honest and you went back and had a look, many would have left it and hoped for the best.👍

[@toeknee6588]

It only get worse as you get older, I get a lot of foot trafic (sorry) and I have been there many times, I resort to locking the door for certain jobs. My old boss used to tell me It's not a f*** up till it leaves the yard if you aren't sure check, also put oil in it ,and do the wheels up anything else we can explain 😜

[@wayneschenk5512]

You know the ramifications with stuffing up great to see your on top of your game and seeing your relief in that they were torqued up.

[@TheWatchman1893]

The worrying mate, that's sign of a conscientious man.Thats a top mechanic, many would have sent it out and said nothing.

[@bazmeredith]

@@TheWatchman1893 cheers buddy appreciate that

[@Jack_JJS]

Great video Baz, I use the paint pen after torquing technique you use, a good idea. Distractions can be a pain, glad it went well 🤙🤙

[@TheMerlin672]

One of the best mechanics I've known says he has a wobble like this several times a week. He's got to the stage where he locks himself away in the spray booth when he's doing chains and belts. As he says himself: the first turn of the key when you've finished the job dictates how many interruptions you had, or didn't have. I think I know what he means.🤣

[@nelustampex]

Greetings from Romania. At r9m, no blocking crankshaft is necessary because you have a clear sign at the end. vertical up sign equals PMS. It is not necessary to remove the front of the car, electric motor, cooling system. Be very careful with the chain tensioner (after market spring 1 cm shorter).=therefore, limited pressure on the chain, therefore rattling after starting. there are 2 variants for the pinions for the R9M. Chain pinion 38mm long together with pinion without oil pump. Chain sprocket 33 mm long with pump sprocket with internal wedge. Hepu kit has both pinions in the kit.. Buy the tin cover first (it deforms badly when disassembling).

[@mikeberry304]

The Joy's of our job , I've been there , once did a clutch on a Zetec focus , all done , had started it up , then out comes the doubt monster , "did I tighten the clutch cover bolts , so like you , out came the gearbox , and yes I had , drives us mad , I now take pics of stuff like that after doing it , paint mark like you , must be old age 😂😂😂😂

[@kmcca08]

I was putting an oil pump on a 3.2 ranger once, banged the sump back in place before home time, then like you, was at home and couldn’t remember whether I tightened the pick up tube. Raced in the next morn, stripped it again, and yes, I had it tight😄 better safe than sorry.

[@CharlieHarper-d4x]

I don't even count that as a mistake or anything negative. Nothing wrong in double checking.👍

[@markaddy53]

great job lad everyone makes mistakes not that u did but it preys on your mind been there done it keep up the great work

[@dodgydave4841]

Spot on mate been there better safe than sorry

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good morning Baz mr cool guy 👍🏻 Loved how that played on you mind and you came in and sorted it 😊

[@JohnBirrell-j5e]

Good man baz thats the sign of a good tech you take pride in your work keep up the good work mate love watching your content.👍

[@danielgreenbaum8875]

Probarley the most honest thing ive seen a tech / mechanic say lads at my work will go to pieces over timing belt chain jobs run off or avoid been at most workshops ive worked i thing u guys should get payed more for dping them jobs to other mechanics who dont more higher risk to go wrong

[@MrMGZT]

Hi Baz your a credit to yourself mate and to the job, not many would have done it, love watching and learning. starr mechanic👍👍 i say mechanic and not fitter😉

[@leejones46]

Nice job, baz. I've woken up in the middle of the night and thought I hadn't done something up, I've gone into work the next day and had to check. It's a horrible feeling. 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@HendrikdeVries-b2v]

Ive done these without removing the whole front end, i just removed the starter bolts and left it hanging It is possible to install the crankshaft locking tool Bit of a pain but better then removing the whole front end Also you have to put extra silicone (sealant) in the grooves between the shortblock and the cilinder head otherwise they will leak there (trust me i made this mistake)

[@MX5MAN4]

ahhhh top man baz and im exactly the same as you!!! i worry if i cant rem if ive done something so ill always go back to check :)

[@frankholehouse6370]

Absolutely brilliant video. Thank you very much for sharing .A lot of work for a timing chain.

[@KeithCullen-o6k]

Mad that this came up today as just done my first one today on a 2019, real struggle but managed to unbolt the starter and twist it enough to get the timing pin in without removing the front. Couldn't believe it was behind the starter as they've always been accessible in thepast😢

[@robjames292]

Doing this job day in day out we all know what you have to think about and the graft we put in. Get the job back together and then think late at night just before you get your head down, that’s a sleepless night for us. As you say we’re all human been there done it. Good video baz. Now you can get it sent!

[@APSuk2]

Yup been there mate with the "did I tighten that bolt up" thoughts, I am the same with torque wrenches and marking bolts/nuts. On major jobs I take pictures with my phone so I can look back later and reassure myself. If someone was to look through my phone they would think I am a nutter with all these pictures of random bolt heads and nuts 😆 I bet you still checked those bolts on the tensioner even though you marked them up? I know I would of 🤣

[@bazmeredith]

Sure did 😂

[@eddieMurphy11111]

we have all done this but when you get to 75 and I have had a small stroke remembering is not a good thing so do not worry to much ,thanks for the video

[@scotspie501douglas7]

hi baz I got a call from launch uk to day as I asked them about wet belt engine flush they were singing your praises did,nt catch the guys name as I was driving they advised me only use it after a wet belt change and not as a normal oil change great videos

[@bazmeredith]

@@scotspie501douglas7 probably rich... Use it before a wetbelt replacement not after buddy so it neutralises anything left from the old oil before you remove the belt, they are an epic team 🤙🏻

[@wulber85]

Can only imagine the feeling when you seen the marks. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@baronlowie]

When I was working in a garage I used to say it out loud " that's tight" so I could remember. I still do when working on my own stuff now. Too many sleepless nights otherwise !

[@johnkeen2345]

Fully agree with you Baz, better than the engine going bang! Dealing with customers, parts delivery guys turning up and phone calls all don't help while your working.

[@user-jg6vw3em9f]

Great work Baz. Your honesty and excellent work ethics puts you a cut above the rest. Your detailed methodical approach is worth every penny. ! Well done mate😊

[@tonymcnamara9368]

Too many mechanics on KZbin, show the good parts of jobs, never the rust welded bolts that's taken over an hour to get loose! Your honesty is what separates you from the others, and why I subbed to your channel.

[@bazmeredith]

Appreciate this buddy 🤙

[@georgedaville4662]

Totally endorse this remark 👍

[@julianmorris9951]

Gotta do this on my Renault master soon so invaluable, I was a panel beater for 27 years and I used to do a check list, the guys laughed at me but it worked for me👍

[@Gneeznow]

I've had a few local mechanics called Renault ''The Diamond of DOOM'' because of all the nonsense required to do routine jobs to them (like taking off the whole front end)

[@mrautoservices7354]

You take on some big jobs mate fair play 👍, I hate that feeling of forgetfulness especially on a big job like that ! I would have stripped it down back to nothing just for the peace of mind for sure Excellent work 👌

[@bazmeredith]

I knew I'd done it but couldn't remember actually doing it and that split second of thought dumped the doubt on me I'd have never rested if I just let it go

[@jondadon3586]

Baz I done the same thing the other day on a cmax 1.5 ecoboost tensioner. Took it all apart to check. I’d rather do that than have the valves land on Brighton beach 😅

[@xxl531]

Thats perfectly normal we all have bin in that situation mate , i pached a tire ones and also whe sold fuel so i filled a car up that came by , an hour later the guy with the flat came back complaning about a woble at high speed, turned out i only hand tightend the lock nuts😢 ,thats what happens when you get pulled of a job

[@stephenkelly5642]

Been there multiple times and even worn the t-shirt out.😂

[@Theroadsidepatrolman]

Better safe than sorry baz 🤙

[@bazmeredith]

100% mate

[@MyMike1946]

Been there done it, at 78 I still worry when I do timing jobs, at my age I do pick and choose what I do.

[@kellytaylor3134]

Better safe than sorry mate been there many times

[@chrislee6377]

baz your that good you did the job in your sleep and it was still right it just shows the pride in your work good stuff

[@bazmeredith]

@@chrislee6377 cheers buddy

[@chrislee6377]

your very welcome

[@nickmitton7350]

We've all been there mate. Maybe, you should make a point of filming the tensioner being tightened as a standard proceedure. That way , if you do have a wobble, you could go back and use it as a reference from the video.

[@karlmansfield3537]

I know this feeling all to well in a mobile mechanic and most nights i go home and tell my self was there easyer ways i could of done something even tho i always say long as it done right do it how u want never stops me thinking about it

[@chrism5433]

Nice when you have done those jobs a few times before .you can just tear it down quickly . That feeling something is off is ohhhg yeah feeling . Nice work .we all get those feeling .cheers 🍺

[@KeithPotter-ph4cp]

Brilliant video Baz. Q. I cannot see any exhaust extraction pipe or system? Working in fumes? It just an observation but a critical one. Regards Keith. Mechanic 60 years.

[@bazmeredith]

It's a well ventilated area

[@rmk7742]

Another top video, do you run this garage or just work there great to see another guy loving there job

[@bazmeredith]

Just work here buddy

[@ekjambo]

Always the same on engine job u have a flash back in the house -best bit is fixing a problem car in your sleep now that’s 🙌🏻

[@Driver-UK]

Well done Baz … doing the check 👍👍

[@147cubster]

I was always told, if you don’t check it , you’ll check it when it come back loose

[@kevinrobertson2037]

Been there plenty times, gid honest video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@shaunblakemore7150]

Top man 👍

[@russellpage1745]

Glad it's not just me.

[@allen5976]

Great video, where would I find the torque settings for the timing chain cover that you fitted? Can't find it anywhere, any help appreciated, Allen in Ireland

[@richardbottomley280]

Yep been there done that better safe than sorry great videos

[@Theorangeman.]

I mark stuff coz my brains a mush. Phone rings, someone comes in, phone rings again. Plus we do the job so second nature, it makes us doubt ourselves sometimes. We are only human. But that feeling when you sit down and it pops into your head, shit, did i nip that bolt up and then the hairs stand up on your neck. Argh no sleep

[@garywinterbottom6073]

Had the old 1.9dci f9q in a gv Suzuki it was bulletproof no issues it had a belt changed it at 45k.😊

[@martinjones849]

Should the 3 cam gear bolts not be in the middle of the grooves once chain tensioned ?

[@ritchieschofield1185]

Don't beat yourself up pal. Ive done it a fair few times. Any tech that's say they haven't are lying

[@justinw6670]

I know that sickly feeling,its mostly irrational....nature of the job 👍 Edit :: Just spoken to the wife,she reminded me of the time (20 years ago) when I thought I'd left my neighbours wheelnuts loose after renewing his front pads,I simply could not remember torquing them up....so....at about midnight I put the bins out grabbing my breaker bar,I dashed up the road just to make sure they were done and of course they were good!!The car was off up the M5 the next day,I did what I had to do 🤣🤣🤣

[@peterrobinson8530]

Im not a mechanic,but as my dad always told me(and i tell younger ones today) Better getting a bollocking for being honest as opposed to a bollocking for being dishonest.

[@leminako]

Hello Baz, my brother in law has a renault talisman with the same engine. He has a leak on that timing cover plate. It has already been bodged with silicone by a previous garage. But still leaks. If I want to change that cover with a new one. Is it needed to time the engine to remove the crank pulley? Or can is just remove it to get that cover off?

[@kevinpalmer7452]

Oh yes that sickly feeling in the pit of the stomach been there got the T shirt once that did I🤔feeling enters the head gotta double check. You don’t need know distractions on a job of that magnitude.

[@johnbickle4654]

what a easy chain to do , sounds perfect

[@garyparker5012]

Nothing worse than sitting at home or laying in bed thinking did I or didn’t i Back in the early 90’s I was doing at least two timing chains a week on Sierra and Granada DOHC when I worked for Ford and I just went on autopilot but occasionally I would suddenly think did I do that guide bolt up when it was all back together 😳

[@wardybasher]

Better to check. You don’t want that phone call saying, the van has cut out, won’t start and it’s now making a funny noise. Personally, I would have returned after hours as I simply wouldn’t sleep if I wasn’t 100%. We are all human.! 👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

What's the mileage for these chains. I thought chains would last a lot longer than a cambelt? Thank you for these vlogs. I'm not impressed with modern vans. 😕

[@bazmeredith]

They can vairy buddy I've seen some that have been poorly maintained do less that 80k miles some even less

[@Matt-pc5nb]

You are a legend with your work ethic. Many would just leave it and hope for the best, and the customer would never know. So wrong....

[@rogerlaredo9527]

Very enjoyable video as always but I never caught on as to why you hurled the timing cover?

[@jamesbarber1635]

After every single service, I can never remember if i put the oil filler cap back on....

[@MegaReddevil71]

A Man who never made a mistake never did anything and the last man who was perfect got nailed to a cross

[@ianc631c]

Hi Baz,great video,out of curiosity how many miles had the van done?

[@bazmeredith]

150k

[@joskd8491]

a timingchain I thought is supposed to last a lifetime isn't it? A stretching chain is for me a sign that lubrication (oil change interval is too long, or has been low on oil) is not ok, or the chain is too small or the wrong material. Am I wrong?

[@jamiet460]

I see a volvo C30 peeing out the back 😊

[@johnkerr2043]

i print out from autodata and tick as i torque on cambelts and chains ,you can dig the paper out of the bin and check

[@jamespn]

Fixing European cars, doing God’s work on ungodly vehicles.

[@amaanshafi8545]

Great video baz as always 😁👍, how come you don’t have many Japanese cars in your workshop? Like Toyota, honda or Mazda etc

[@bazmeredith]

We do but only general servicing buddy

[@johnmoore7825]

Mate we’ve all been there at some point, your honesty is admirable

[@marcmorris-kb9ry]

Because they are not always fucking broken like Renault's,BMW,Audi,Fiat😂😂😂😂

[@MisterThinko]

so is the same procedure change with Scenic 1.6 R9M

[@benbb5786]

Timing chains used to last the life of the vehicle, engines have got worse and worse over the last 20 years!.

[@DuncanBoyle-u1z]

Been there everyone has had a thought did I do that ,cant remeber and just like you the min you open it up and phew I have and you do take it home with you II always hate doing timing belts incase you have not timed it properly

[@leesmith10uk100]

Its not iust me that does that al get up at 5am and get that stripped only to find i did tighten it first time 😂

[@laszloszuri5860]

What happened at the end happens to everyone...but only the real mechanics double check and fix...!...As for these vehicles it is absurd the amount of work involved on some wear out components...!

[@MichaelCoode]

I’m a. Bad worry monster every time I do a job I try to use a mad reminder word to remind me I’ve tightened a bolt and go around all the bolts too much to remind me but when I road test I go through my mind all the bolts shit job so stressful

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

I wish I could find a local mechanic that's willing to change my timing belt on my Mazda Bongo Diesel. Nightmare.