Nice one phil, alot of tubers would have hidden that very human mistake. Any mechanic who says they have never made a mistake is full of it. Good on you mate

You are a very clever chap. I don't know how you manage to diagnose the problem, sort it out and have a camera running all at the same time. Class ! Have to say your impact wrench was impressive too !!

We all miss something now and again and it’s a great testament to your character to admit it and put it right. Inspires confidence

Your honest mistake and owning up to it, is a credit to you and no doubt will never be repeated after being burnt into your memory well done!

I really enjoy your videos. I have zero mechanical skills and am always amazed at how you turn cars into like new. great viewing, keep it up

Great video Phil pleased you got to sort out the engine running issues

The measure of a Man is when he makes a Mistake and Owns up to It

Another great video Phil, persistance got it over the line. Well done.

Great work Phil, it’s easy to overlook something so small. The Mini looks and runs as it should now, well done❤.

Doh! Well at least you found the issue straight away. Nice work

Thanks for another interesting video, look forward to the next one.

We have all been there! But the sense of achievement when it all comes together is priceless. . . Nice one.

Lovely job fantastic looking car.

Job well done Phil. We only human so don't beat ya self up about the error. Rectified now. Looking forward to the next one.

I thought you had an 80s mullet when te video started, then realised it was ya hat lol..love watching great content...

Great job diagnosing the problem 👍

Hat off to you, Phil. These things happen. We've all had a mare at one point or another. Some with worth consequences that you have got! 👍

Well done Phil nice job nice car. I'm sure you won't make that mistake again. We live and learn. Good content👍

Hi Phil, love the videos, we all make mistakes, very frustrating I know, head up mate your doing a great job.

We all do it mate.. Different cars different setups were all human.. Nice work mate 👍👍

Great content. Look forward to the new car

Hi Phil, wish you would get yourself a heater mate. I feel cold watching you🥶 I remember my son being charged £350 by BMW to change the crank sensor on his 1 series! Very interesting videos these which shows the complexity of the packaging in the the Mini engine. Very nice car this one mate. Upwards and onwards as they say👍

Great work mate

Mate, I feel your pain. I bought a TDV6 Discovery with a snapped crank. I replaced the engine on my drive, only for it not to start with no crank signal. As you can probably guess the reluctor ring was missing, I discovered that after moving the turbo working in the wheel arch, and replacing the sensor and it still did not start. I removed the transfer and gearbox on my back to find the reluctor ring missing, I had to borrow a special tool from a friend at a Land Rover dealer to install it.

a great video with spot on content you never give up and you are so good at your job *****

Great videos guys! Be great to work with you.

Nice repair Phil - thanks for sharing.

Great result again Phil car turned out superb 👍

it turned out a really nice car phil

In case you don't know Phil, Ford has finally admitted fault with the ecoboost and there is now a recall in place. Maybe worth while getting the ecosport booked in before you sell it 👍🏻 or let the new owner know for peace of mind. Loving the water damged one's mate 👌

Well done Phil. You won’t forget that in the future

Great video thank you

Good outcome & as always experience doesn't come cheap, keep up the great content. BTW are you full time on rebuilding cars or have you still got a day job?

I’d say there’s a strong chance the original engine wasn’t seized. It rolled in gear, then the starter wouldn’t crank your new one. Should have done a little more investigating. Either way, still really enjoy your videos!

great vid Phil.

Doh ! Great vid

great job well done.

Channel would be great if we see some cars finished, prices paid too. Feels like watching a movie that stops abruptly.

That bloody car sounds like R2D2 having a seizure.

These things are sent to try us😂

Better video than of late m8t…👍👍👍

Love the spaniel ears phil 🐶 😂

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Nice repair Phil. Shame it’s gone as I’d have been interested it that for the Mrs… Will keep an eye out for what comes next. 👍🏻 PS how much for the part exchange coming in??

My misses wanted to reset the gearbox setting on our bmw ,its press excellorator too floor turn key onto 2 and hold pedal down 1 munute ive done it a lot .She pressed peddal too floor started the engine and held it down 1 minute it blew bitts off engine all over the drive .

Great video of an interesting project Phil but I'd have loved more information. How did you do things when you changed the components & installed the engine, did you encounter any problems, any tips for doing stuff up etc? Instead we got music. You met a subscriber outside, would have been lovely to see that, items arriving by van, no footage, how do you source the items & actually get them delivered, not covered, you say the engine or starter motor was full of water, no explanation, the issues with the key, not really explained. I could go on......but won't as it's a very good video overall but maybe write down a few points you want to get across before you start to film & then present them in an informative way.

How did you diagnose the relucter ring issue ? I would have been clueless as that point!. Great video 👍

Nice one mate! I'm just getting started fixing up a few cars to sell - how do you rate your impact drive/socket drive/port scanner? Also what's up with the Fabia?

It was reluctant to start because of the relucter ring. That's why it's probably called that

Why was the reluctor in the old engine not compatible with the new one.Thanks great content.

When you drive it do the revs hang when you change up as ours does been told this is normal?

I had a engine crank like that after a ton of work, you get a ear for it, turns out cam sensor wasnt clicked home all the way,

Love the fact you show your not perfect ( your human) please tell me how do I find your cars first sale please I live away from the uk but want to give a car to my sons fiancé as she has just passed her test

Also looking for a engine for a vw do u have a decent engine supplier they always look clean

Hi, great channel, im a diy mechanic myself and enjoy watching these types of videos. I have a question regarding your autel scan tool. What model is it, and do you find it works for all makes and models? Im thinking of buying one myself, but as i work on various different makes of car, i want one that will work with them all. Keep up the great videos . New subscriber! 😊

Nice clean engine

Good result Phil. Hoping you ok after kicking yourself, bfn, mike

Hi Phil, where is the best place to buy BMW secondhand replacement engines. Thanks Paul

Technology is your enemy these days you wouldn't have had that problem with an original mini 😂

Why was this crank shaft sensor not on the new engine

Good fault finding, but I'm all mini'd out now time for something else?

Isn’t it one of the features of the mini is the removable front for access why did you lesbe it on

Can you turn the noises off in the car ?? sounds like a bandit at working mens club... haha good video tho

Oooops!!!!

What you miss the gearbox😂

1st. That's a bummer mate leaving that part out

First words of a Salvage Rebuilder - "Where is the charger?"

20:04 lol not that good new battery

I still don’t understand why you didn’t attempt to repair the old one or even find out what was wrong with the engine I’ve repaired loads of them

Pure headache

Those dam chimes would drive me nuts, why the hell do they have to do that?

Buy cheap by twice

We want to see damaged vehicles, these engine changes are getting boring now all the same stuff going on

Hello mate

Sorry I want to watch but the music is so boring I want to sleep

Love the videos