Servicing my Rolls-Royce Corniche (Part 2) | Classic Obsession

Servicing my Rolls-Royce Corniche (Part 2) | Classic Obsession | Episode 14

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Жыл бұрын

Gary moves under the car and completes the engine and gearbox service of his Rolls-Royce Corniche.
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@ianmedium Жыл бұрын

You are Gary, a dying breed. One who has a deep attention to detail and who thinks ahead to possible negative outcomes and enacts preventative action. This was a joy to watch, thank you!

@MrGman2804 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how many mechanics at the local garage would be as thorough as this? Not many I suspect. It's nice to see someone who both thinks and cares.

@patrickhostler5939 Жыл бұрын

I find these ‘technical’ episodes very therapeutic ❤

@johncollier608 Жыл бұрын

No one can accuse you of not paying attention detail in your work, Mr. Mavers. I'm sure you'll eradicate the last pesky oil leak. Thanks for sharing.

@arwold352 11 ай бұрын

❤

@odysseus1959 Жыл бұрын

As a mechanic I strive for your perfection of detail.

@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын

Your video work helps the rest of us understand where the bills come from. Mechanics definitely are a special lot, needing knowledge and patience, and dexterity.

@goldieandblackie Жыл бұрын

If Carlsberg did Rolls Royce servicing,this would be it in a nutshell,fantastic to watch a master craftsman at work.

@johnmoruzzi7236 Жыл бұрын

Carlsberg is an industrial mass-market lager, and Gary is a very competent and conscientious amateur mechanic. And both are (unfortunately) associated with a certain red football club… 😊

@sg5127 11 ай бұрын

It's therapy for me too. The music is better on this one - more hypnotic than the twangy tune on some of the others. Indulgence and relaxation - thank you Gary!

@lisaburnett3368 Жыл бұрын

Lovely old girl. And only one good thing comes from all that oil blowing everywhere under the car !!! No rust. Love the content sir.

@RobertMoseley Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job! These videos will be gospel for me when I tackle my 1967 Silver Shadow, it leaks like a stuck pig!

@Yoda-ij7zv Жыл бұрын

Everything in layman's terms...brilliant... keep these videos coming Gary...more routine maintenance on the silver shadow would be great 👍

@012RACECAR345 Жыл бұрын

This is instantly one of my favorite youtube channels. The content, production, subject matter and characters are all top notch. Cheers to you Gary!

@MrT0001768 6 ай бұрын

I like the Classic Obsession style very much, obviously there's a lot of work done in the editing, no irrelevant, meaningless fumbling, just showing the bits that we would need to know and what to watch out for if we were lucky enough to own a classic car, if not, like me, it's just a fascinating few minutes watching someone else who likes doing what they do. I have to say however, it won't be long before your body complains about working on the floor and dictates that a service pit is required, sooner that later and before it's too late and knees, back and hips give up the ghost. Peter Norcliffe, Huddersfield.

@anthoniusalphaproject1588 5 ай бұрын

My favorite channel recommended by Videobob!

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 4 ай бұрын

No need to apologise for the video being too technical, I really enjoyed it, learning along the way. Another fantastic video.

@classic.obsession 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@shane6115 6 ай бұрын

Your videos are excellent and very therapeutic to watch, Roll Royce are so advance that they leak oil all over the chassis to prevent rot and rust, now that’s genius .😊

@nigeldewallens1115 Жыл бұрын

That was delightful to see someone doing what is needed for a lovely old Rolls Royce! 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

@jimmorrow9773 Жыл бұрын

You’ve heard it lots now Gary. This channel is absolutely first class. Just wonderful content.

@rayborg7378 Жыл бұрын

A joy to watch thats for sure.If only I had people like you to take care of my cars it would ve been great.There still people around who care for what they are doing.

@crosscriss8196 Жыл бұрын

I've only just discovered this channel and I have to say its superb watching..great choice of music as well and the voice over to. I'll bet your children loved their bedtime stories, it's very relaxing listening. Lovely cars you have. Thank you..👍👍

@yambo59 Жыл бұрын

Those GM hydramatic and turbo hydramatics were excellent transmissions, best they ever made very smooth strong and durable

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

I agree. There’s also one in my XJS but for some reason it doesn’t feel as good. Regards.

@davidhart2979 Жыл бұрын

Gary. I have been a aeroframe and engine fitter from an aprentice, you are one good self taut machanic who could embaris me, l love your videos , am now 64 and love what you are doing, l also love classic cars. Take care Dave

@wraithman1870 Жыл бұрын

The rear crankshaft seal is spiral in design and will weep when the motor is not running. Much later cars used a newer design that can be retrofitted.

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

Hi. I know they’re an absolute pain. I’ll do the crankcase gasket as you never know but my suspicions are rear seal. It’ll be gearbox out and Introcar do an upgrade which is much more reliable than the original design. Thanks for watching. Regards.

@1961kickboxer 8 ай бұрын

Great seeing that oil change , the car is beautiful.

@tvdel Жыл бұрын

The quality of these videos are amazing Sit down with a cuppa and enjoy the next 25 mins

@leepilkington6498 Жыл бұрын

Just started my tax return, so needed cheering up. Thanks Gary, looking forward to the next one👍🏻

@burnotto1663 Жыл бұрын

You do know what You are doing and You are doing it better than me

@euc131 2 ай бұрын

Love the way do everything calmly and methodically - pleasure to watch !

@classic.obsession 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciated and thanks for watching!

@seedsaboveitall608 Жыл бұрын

I said exactly the same thing just as you said it about having no sump plug on the gearbox sump!

@andyplage6590 Жыл бұрын

Luckily gearbox fluid doesn't need changing too often otherwise fiting drain plug is sump would be a worthwhile upgrade 😉

@Simon-ry1lw Жыл бұрын

It's been said below but great to see attention to detail and nothing so therapeutic as an oil change : )

@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto Жыл бұрын

Your videos and the jobs you do look very professional Gary. Still I am glad you're putting petrol in that rather than me! 😀

@garychilds1130 8 ай бұрын

When you have the gear box sump of maybe a good time to weld a drain plug on a good quality nut and a bolt and copper washer

@FUBBA Жыл бұрын

That car is cool I think the fact that most of those components were so clean on disassembly was impressive.

@andyplage6590 Жыл бұрын

Only upside of oil leaks on older cars is Rust Prevention sad but true Great series 👍 nice to see your Rolls so well maintained and cared for

@kymholbrook7495 6 ай бұрын

It is most enjoyable listening to and watching your KZfaq contributions. Certainly great attention to detail. It seems that Rolls Royce makes things unnecessarily complicated with some parts of the design. As you say a sump plug in the transmission would be a good idea. Why didn’t they, who knows.

@MrSiwilks Жыл бұрын

Love watching you work on the Rolls!

@jonboy9912 7 ай бұрын

My Father, God rest his soul, always used to say about classic cars that an oil leak was a useful indicator that there was oil in the car and it was an effective rust preventative!

@martingibb517 Жыл бұрын

Really good video, thanks. And you are so right, preventative maintenance is always better and cheaper than corrective !!

@robertcampbell1307 6 ай бұрын

Gary, your level of attention to detail is outstanding! I wish that I had a mechanic like you near me! 👍🏽

@unebonnevie Жыл бұрын

I don't have a Roll Royce, nor do I want to own one, because it looks like it's a leaking beast, but Classic Obsession's videos are so calming to watch! I do learn some additional car fixing techniques, though.

@danielressel6138 Жыл бұрын

It's beautiful how "easy" it is to service such a car. Showes how it's made to be serviced and last and not used and thrown away.

@jimmypratt6450 Жыл бұрын

How many people would show another oil leak trust me not many these days . You are a cut above the rest 👍

@ClotEastwood Жыл бұрын

After cleaning any mating surfaces I wipe them over with a lint free cloth with Methylated Spirit. Really good for degreasing. Dry's almost instantly and makes it super clean. Thanks for the info. I'm in the market for a Shadow this year so found this very helpful.

@richardwoodward6702 Жыл бұрын

Another triumph, just missing the opening titles, and more technical content is the way to go, keep up the excellent work

@annahopp Жыл бұрын

Owning a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow and a Jaguar XJ-S is better therapy than any anger management classes.

@fw1421 9 ай бұрын

With all the videos you do and all the cars you work on I’m surprised you don’t have a lift in your garage. As the years build up on us crawling under these cars gets harder and harder.

@classic.obsession 9 ай бұрын

Tell me about it!!

@bryanporter3025 Жыл бұрын

Well worth waiting for the 2nd part Gary really enjoyed watching 👍

@datsunruss Жыл бұрын

Nice one Gary - Really interesting and what a satisfying result - Interesting to know what that little leak was at the end there mate.

@stewartevans3875 Жыл бұрын

Hey Gary Lad ! Superb episode and love the way you've got around (nearly) all the leaks:-) Camera work is good and the level of detail you go into is just right. Its a clean motor underneath I have to say and its looking superb - a very classy motor indeed. Im putting a double garage on my Christmas list this year - yours is great. looking forward to the next episode and keep up the great work! Cheers Stew

@69BODIE69 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog, think you need to get one of those cleaning station's like Safety Clean etc very handy for the kinda jobs you do Gary...

@Yorkshiremadmick Жыл бұрын

Cracking old Girl and a wonderful explanation of the service you have given her.

@arnaud3766 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and useful video that can fit for many jaguar Borg warner as well. Good to know that you made the trip to Angouleme but I will appreciate to see you next year, same place. Or maybe at Le mans classic ? Take care. 👋

@miketherefurbisher8000 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to entertained by your sense of doing jobs correctly!! Soothing to watch. Thank You 😀👍

@saftevand Жыл бұрын

My new favourite car show on KZfaq, greetings from Denmark 🙂

@markw4263 Жыл бұрын

Re-doing the points ! Flashback to the early 80s!

@davidclark3603 4 ай бұрын

That was really good that!!!!

@theoriginaljc-j Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. I would love to see you do an in-depth video of setting and balancing the carburetors

@brianpeterson8253 Жыл бұрын

Check out living with a classic for a carb tune masterclass.

@jimcabezola3051 Жыл бұрын

These Rolls-Royce servicing videos are simply the best! Mahalo!

@timried6629 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gary I just wanted to complement you on your excellent content! Thoroughly enjoyable and the perfect viewing time for me in Adelaide, South Australia having just got home from my local Mercedes car club monthly meeting. I really need to make some more KZfaq content myself. Cheers Tom

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

I’ll be doing one on the 600 hopefully next month. Regards.

@grayfool Жыл бұрын

It was an interesting episode watching you do such a thorough job.

@ravinperera4255 Жыл бұрын

I think the reason a sump plug wasn’t allowed for is so one would tend to change the filter once the cover is off

@martinclapton2724 Жыл бұрын

Result, dry floor well next time , after the sump gasket. Great watch as always

@goneysangullies 4 ай бұрын

Great show

@qvilorio Жыл бұрын

You make that look so easy…

@Dg-zj6jo Жыл бұрын

amazing knowledge gary what a lovely car thanks for taking time out to show all the tips please keep them coming i love the corniche ha map of the world that was funny you get my luck as well ha you are a brilliant teacher not many people in this day and age can do all these things what a great upgrade on the oil filter you could make a sump plug hole in the pan be good to do

@PacificEdibleSeaweed Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary you taught me a thing or two.

@fduran6993 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to watch new land cruiser project.

@nickt5005 Жыл бұрын

another lovely video,cheers

@paulsteventon271 Жыл бұрын

Great content Gary. Keep up with the great videos.

@ianrobertsonRR1 Жыл бұрын

I often wondered why the internal strainer in the GM transmission has so much 'flop' in it even when the retaining bolt is correctly tightened.

@Erwinhooi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great episode, I really enjoyed it!

@novaseline4u Жыл бұрын

Your transmission looks really good. A little clutch material in the oil is to be expected. My Cadillac's oil pan looked like yours, about the same amount of grey clutch stuff in the bottom of the pan, Bottom of your valve body looked clean enough to eat off of. On that last leak, I'm hoping for you that it is just the oil pan gasket, and not the rear main crankshaft seal. Those are never fun. It looks to me like RRs are like old Harley-Davidsons. They don't leak, they mark their territory!!

@floydbarney 6 ай бұрын

Just started watching your vids am enjoying it thanks. Could do without the piano as could not hear you plus please start wearing safety glasses. Under an old car is a must. Ask me how I know . Cheers

@michaelhorner2722 Жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable to watch.

@michaelbarlow3686 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Production A Joy To Watch

@richardscally694 Жыл бұрын

Gary another Great video, I'm learning a lot from watching your skills it's the BEST, Silver Spur owner. Sometimes that piano music drowns your voice, maybe turn it down a tick.?

@pedrosalas4460 Жыл бұрын

Another great job. Very relaxing for me to see your work and detail. Keep your amazing work

@lusoclassiccars3068 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video tutorial. I have a Corniche and a Silver Shadow in need of the same attention to detail. The motivation I needed. Thank you Sir!

@nrgcarrington Жыл бұрын

Love the videos. The music is quite intrusive though - I wish it could be slightly quieter.

@ronniewilson6597 Жыл бұрын

Great video Gary. 👍🏻😀

@fishandreptileinfo Жыл бұрын

Respect to you Gary.

@davidhart2979 Жыл бұрын

I love your vids, so professional for won how is untrained, am trained and very much in your cornerner, it's about what you want to learn. Excellent mate. Lots of love Dave

@nosas66 Жыл бұрын

Great episode

@robmurphy6077 Жыл бұрын

Superb 😊

@bigggmustang73 Жыл бұрын

Nice work as always. Your videos are so calming to watch. Might not be a bad idea to put a couple magnets in the trans pan for next time

@jf8315 Жыл бұрын

The bloody rear main seal I’d say Gary …. It’s engine oil not gearbox from the look of the drops. Perhaps give the underside a good pressure wash down to get rid of any residual oil…???? However they all eventually weep there and that’s gearbox out to fix that. I put up with a few drops from my 86 Spirit rear main until , like you , I was tired of seeing the drops on my garage floor…. Gosh your Corniche is elegant though , full credit to you, I love watching you work 9n the old girl. 👍🏼

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

The gearbox was defo leaking but that was due to loose bolts. I did the rocker gasket, the oil filter housing, the breather and that oil level sender….but the worst one of course eluded me!! That dreaded rear corkscrew joke of a seal !! Looks like gearbox out. Regards.

@jf8315 Жыл бұрын

It’s a bastard but hey you got this one Gaz 😉. Video of the replacement of the rear main pls mate when you do it. 👍🏼👍🏼

@garychilds1130 8 ай бұрын

Have a sniff of the gear box oil be sure that it doesn't small burnt

@classic.obsession 8 ай бұрын

Hi, yes it was spotless. Regards.

@JustAnotherPoorSlob Жыл бұрын

That ATF color and filter make me think that, at least, the pan was dropped and the gearbox was drained soon before you got the car. Possibly the entire gearbox was a rebuild (given how smooth it is)....

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

Yep. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Regards.

@andrewp634 Жыл бұрын

i want a cornice now. Love the work you doing

@colinchampollion4420 Жыл бұрын

Mine is a 87' triple White Corniche and I do the basic maintenance myself now with Gary 's video s I am going to do more myself😮😅!

@stephenkayll5241 Жыл бұрын

Gary, you need an Aquablast unit as used in M539 Restorations.

@ampongcristian4047 Жыл бұрын

Technically brilliant man

@emirsalihovic4869 Жыл бұрын

Fantastiše

@twinsonic 7 ай бұрын

Love the old style Rolls, but would hate the service and parts cost

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 4 ай бұрын

They're gullets, but a great thing

@malfunction8165 Жыл бұрын

You think you had problems with leaks. I knew a chap who worked on the Supermarine Scimitar, and he was telling me that they leaked fluids like a sieve, he said no matter what you did, replaced pipes or seals there was always a puddle of fluid under them, all they could do was keep them to a minimum with fingers crossed, so you Rolls is doing quite well. I would love a Phantom VI though.

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

Hi Mal. I think with these it’s just a mixture of a car that’s sat for a while then abruptly brought back to life and jobs that weren’t attended to so the list built up. Yes. Similar GTE…if I can remember right, you have to strip and grease up the axle every 3k miles. Strange but very stylish and fibreglass quick!. Regards.

@DonAl9114 Жыл бұрын

That’s why nobody wants these cars anymore as the cost for services is just crazy. But at least you can help yourself. Enjoy this wonderful car. 😊

@sdry1688 Жыл бұрын

Fab video Gary - I wonder if Locktite on the sump bolts would help?

@jimmyfleetwood1118 Жыл бұрын

Coming from a commercial RR/B shop, it's good to see that kind of servicing.... But, those cars on jack stands are just plain scary. Before I get the "what do you suggest?" hate comments, if there's no lift, and you have use jack stands, add some well-built cribbing under the tires. Great peace of mind with this.

@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy. Really appreciate your comments and advice. If it’s any reassurance, the axle stands are not run of the mill but super heavy duty from a garage that closed down. They’re like three times the thickness and height of normal. But I concur…you can’t be too safe. Kind regards.

@jimmyfleetwood1118 Жыл бұрын

@@classic.obsession Hi Gary, Good to hear from you. I noticed your stands.... My comment was more aimed at others who might not have your keen eye. I wouldn't want one of our fellow RR/B (or anybody) people injured. Great work there, by the way. Regards, Jimmy

@ianmontgomery7534 Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfleetwood1118 When I use jack stands I put a spare wheel or two under the side of the car i am working on - just in case. It can only fall as far as the wheels.