Mates are mates but they need to appreciate the money they save by having you do work. Asking for your mate to cop the amount for clocks maybe not so much but absolutely for fuel/time/labour pay out/use of your knowledge, unit etc. Not much to ask when you compare it to standard charges from another garage! I don't comment to much but I really enjoy your videos as it feels like I'm just hanging out watching you work and learning along the way. Thats exactly what its all about. You are a natural youtuber/presenter, very informative and engaging. Thanks for your time, effort and knowledge. It's greatly appreciated Nathan. Also to note. It's nice having a spotless garage/unit but rarely does it happen nor stay that way and as long as you're happy, so are we. Stay safe. AHH YEAHHHH
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey bud thank you so much for the kind words, my friend is a nice guy so if I mentioned the extras I’m sure he would pay no problem, the problem is me I guess I don’t like charging people if i havnt fixed something. Maybe I’m to soft but most people I know don’t have a lot of money so I don’t want to charge them, I don’t mind helping people. I really appreciate you commenting on the video I watch a lot of KZfaqrs myself and I’m no a commenter either so thank you. I feel comfortable and confident when the camera is out and I enjoy it, when I first started the channel I was unsure if people would like me so thank you again for the feedback towards me in the videos 🙏. I use to wonder what people thought of my messy garage but it’s a busy garage with lots of things, I know where most things are so I guess it’s ok. I am happy with how things are going 👍 again thank you for taking the time to comment 🙏 Nathan
@adolloyd3 ай бұрын
Another great raw video showing how the real guys do the job. Fantastic - thank you for being you 👍
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thank you mate really appreciate the kind words 🙏👍👍
@adolloyd3 ай бұрын
No worries 🤟 ... also, very true words 👍
@preonmodel99062 ай бұрын
I worked on campervans for a while , changing reinforced 16 inch tyres in the cold nearly unheated workshop was a ballache to put it politely 🤣 Lovin the content, keep ‘em coming chap 🙏
@karl39273 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video Nathan. As always great content giving lots of useful tips and tricks. Totally understand how you wanted to get away from doing customer work, especially when the work makes you out of pocket.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thank you Karl 🙏 always like to share any knowledge. Over the years similar situations have come up and it’s not worked in my favour. I absolutely love what I do but not so much for customers and money. Hopefully I can do what I do and just make videos for a living. Hope your week is good mate 🙏
@karlossmith37143 ай бұрын
Such a genuine guy! True friend buddy! 💪🏻💪🏻
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thanks karlos appreciate that mate 👍
@karlossmith37143 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV p.s watch your head under these vans 😅 I feel nervous for you haha
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
@@karlossmith3714 I’ll wear the safety cap abit more 🙏 thanks mate
@mick74253 ай бұрын
Brilliant video again thanks. Love the way you explain it all. Keep them coming
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thank you mick I do my best to explain stuff without getting to technical, mainly because I’m not to technical 😆 always appreciate your comments 🙏
@plumb-bob85972 ай бұрын
Another great video, my vans very similar but in 1.9 flavour. Sorry about your son, thats heartbreaking. Your mates lucky to have you look after his van like that.
@richardjones31123 ай бұрын
Another fantastic interesting video mate.Tonya Harding had me laughing-I had forgotten about her😂.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Richard so I watch VGG on here and he says it, I only recently learned what it Ment and who she was 😆
@billsheehy16603 ай бұрын
Watching you on the tyre changer, I have just had 2 new knees, can't risk the things we used to do. New knees are good though. Great video. Thanks
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey bill me left knee is abit weak but still holding in there, very nice brand new knees I look forward to them in a few years 😆😊👍👍
@RichardStefanits3 ай бұрын
I do have the milwaukee angle impact. It's a great tool to have however I feel it is not strong enough for the tasks I needed it for. I guess it is what it is, the compact size limits the hammer weight hence it limits it's possibilities and power. 2,5s can give real headaches, so those are the engines to avoid. They have sh1tload of unique and new solutions (for it's era) that VW did not implement in later engines. Aluminum block with about 120 micron of sprayed on steel coating in the cylinders, gear driven timing with the aircon compressor, water pump, and generator if I recall correctly, unique PD elements which is different from any other PD engines. They can have issues with the cylinder lining wearing out and obviously there is no way to overbore them. They have sometimes the exhaust manifold cracking, camshaft wearing out, hydraulic lifters wearing out, numerous oil leaks from the timing, etc. They they are good they are fun to drive, but when they start to have issues it could be expensive to fix. Get it fixed asap and let it go :D
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey bud thanks for the feedback on the Milwaukee tool 👍 I have also read many horror stories about the 2.5’s but it sounds like you know plenty more than me, it does run and drive nice now but it would be on my mind if it’s going to let me down in the middle of bo where. Never knew that about the bore lining 👍 appreciate the comment 🙏
@Christyleadbitter3 ай бұрын
Just come across this video. Have to say great video. Well explained nice to see more in-depth explanations of what how you’re doing something. And showing all the issues and the things that go wrong.
@michaelclarke36843 ай бұрын
Another great video Nathan
@Weirdwebbie583 ай бұрын
End of an era and hopefully less stress for ya!! 🤞🏻Ah yeah 🤙🏻
@davidstocking16223 ай бұрын
Don't blame you Nath for only working on your own vehicles. Always entertained by your videos🤟
@derfn69712 ай бұрын
DTE should have 100,000 subscribers brilliant content and presentation.
@YTDTETV2 ай бұрын
Thank you mate appreciate the kind words 🙏👍
@freeloaderfs2 ай бұрын
still loving your videos brother! please keep making the content
@YTDTETV2 ай бұрын
Thank you mate appreciate the kind words 🙏👍
@dandanyeah53423 ай бұрын
Great work man, the wheels on this t5 would look sick on your caddy
@wandango59133 ай бұрын
I’ve seen the fluffy ABS wire on a friend’s van a couple of years ago, that was a 2.5 as well, sounds like a tractor 😀
@Marvelwear3 ай бұрын
Great video ,mines a 2.5 caravelle. Nice too see another, replaced borg warner turbo as well .keep up content ,don't get bogged down with customers unless it's good for you fella 👍 👌
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thank you mate really appreciate that 👍 I do like a caravelle 😊, spot on with that mate I have a handfull of customers but I don’t enjoy doing it for money anymore.
@bikersparky3 ай бұрын
Ah yea, that 2.5 engine is hard work, sold mine earlier this year as had new turbo, new exhaust manifold (cracked on outlet 5), new turbo hoses, darkside injector clamps, got it as sorted as I could but never trusted it after all that work! Had two 2 litre t5’s and had none of them issues over 300k miles between them
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Jim, so they are noisy and I’ve heard plenty of horror stories but I guess when they are all sweet they are good 🤷 I’d much prefer the later 2.0 to 👍👍
@missg3003 ай бұрын
Nathan,the well known phrase "no good deed goes unpunished' springs to mind.as far as the unreasonable added costs are concerned,if the T5's owner is a proper mate,he will be grateful you went way further than was initially agreed and will square you up for all costs 🤷🏼♀️
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thank you mate 👍 I’ve never been one to charge people if I havnt fixed something 🤷 maybe I’m abit soft I don’t know it just feels unfair even thow I spend hours doing these things. Appreciate the comment 🙏
@chrissyp74333 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV Honesty and goodwill goes a long way the world could do with more of it,plus it builds a good rapport with customers. It also shows the kind of person you are. Stick to what you're doing Nathan your doing great 👍.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
@@chrissyp7433 Thank you mate I do my best to be fair with people and treat them how I want to be treated. Really appreciate the kind words 🙏😊
@chrissyp74333 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV our best is all we can do mate 👍
@ausmartin13 ай бұрын
Amazing how much rust in occurs in the UK 🇬🇧 compared to Australia 🇦🇺 . Makes life hard and more expensive.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Oh man if you would see some of the transits that have come through my garage door over the years the rust is unbelievable 👍
@ausmartin13 ай бұрын
@YTDTETV Lol I'm sure most Aussie mechanics would say heck No to UK style rusted out stuff.😂
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
@@ausmartin1 haha I say the same for sure 😆, apart from the big spiders I’d like to live in Australia 👍
@grantssmartrepairs3 ай бұрын
great to get them jobs wrapped up mate 👍👍
@kaydentitford36283 ай бұрын
Epic video mate, hope u managed to get something back but can understand ur way dude maybe half but is a hard one ay dude hope something can be sorted, top dude
@archiebaldock54883 ай бұрын
Top job Nathan , love the sound and power of the 2.5👍 I have a pair of rear shocks that I could post?
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Archie they do go well I was impressed 👍 appreciate the offer mine are holding up for now but really appreciate that 🙏
@Badjamin3 ай бұрын
Another great video. I been watching your channel for a fair few now mate and each time you do a video I'm like, if I get a van I reckon I can do that and others I'm like I wouldn't be able to do that (well done on the clutch vid by the way) so yeah looks like I'm gettin my new van finally this week and while it's sad I can't come down get it looked at by ya when (not if) it breaks I think you are a star, you're living your best life goin solo as a youtube mechani-content specialist. good luck to ya and sorry I can't send you a Milwaukee angle impact - aahh Yeah!
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey bud thank you glad you enjoy the videos and maybe learn something, I do my best to explain something I’m playing with so hopefully people at home can have a go and save some money. Oh that’s sweet happy new van for you 👍 I love both my caddy and the T5. Really appreciate the kind words 🙏
@Badjamin3 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV New van week is scary - it's being delivered all the way from Crawley to Huddersfield! Sale agreed via whatsapp! I must be mad. It looks mint though - no squinting on this bus! 2018 T30 Highline SWB 150PS 😃😃
His van his fixed and mot the price is the price he should be happy 2 give u the 180 on top ov a tip he wouldn't have done it him self and some other garage would have charged him more for less a job ur a good mechanic he's a lucky guy plus u've advertised it on ur channel for him.
@sean95953 ай бұрын
Another great video, Nathan 👍🏼👍🏼
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thank you Sean mate 👍
@mark72183 ай бұрын
Another quaulity video Nathan, look forward to the next one.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thanks mark appreciate that mate 👍👍
@ak-mo9vo3 ай бұрын
Quality keep it up 🤙
@jamesward57213 ай бұрын
I've a "2 hour "rule for Pals jobs - if it can be done in 2 hours, ok. If it's longer than 2 hours, it ain't a Pals job, it's a customers job & you're getting a bill. No good deed goes unpunished.
@jguin91422 ай бұрын
Hey Nathan love your content ... im hooked on your channel now watching all the way from 🇯🇲 Jamaica... i have 3 t5.1 2 trucks and a bus amongst other vduds .... quick question... what size rims are those and which vehicle they were originally on?
@davenorris14562 ай бұрын
Dag namit! I was going to get in touch about some work on my T5 as I'm relatively local and I like your work style! Any recommendations for other local good guys (engine replacement and 5.1 facelift)?
@EmDeeCee61473 ай бұрын
How can I get a DTE TV sticker for my van?
@clivetortice66103 ай бұрын
😂 you made that tyre harder work than it needed to be,,r yeah
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Clive haha I did, normally they just slip on the first bit but it’s cos you guys where watching 😆 Thanks mate
@imapadlock3 ай бұрын
You can’t fault anything he said. If you could use one word to describe that whole situation it would be - Tenacity 💪👍
@Leanintosteer3 ай бұрын
Has he sold the van? I imagine so with all the work you have put in looks a tidy motor.
@ragnarironspear17913 ай бұрын
Tidy looking van 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
It is nice Ragnar 👍 I like the no glass van look. Thanks mate
@plumpii71773 ай бұрын
In my 20s, the garage I worked at had maybe 4 cars in the corner, which were jobs out of control.. bye bye profit....hello lost time and money. I'm a self-employed tradesman these days, I only take on easy work.. why lose time/money working and paying to build other peoples dreams..
@brianstorm48063 ай бұрын
Are you calling a hammer (or any other tool as an improvised hammer)…. a Tonya Harding? 😂 I had to give it a REEEWIND to check
@tommyknockers54923 ай бұрын
get a tyre shredder and market it as recycled rubber for playgrounds or something
@leenicholson61083 ай бұрын
Nathan , did you manage to find out the situation with your mates wheels? Whether they are car wheels with load rated tyres or actually van wheels ? Cheers
@mark72183 ай бұрын
Nathan I can't find the videos on your transit
@peerless673 ай бұрын
Ah yeah
@DaveHensey3 ай бұрын
Great vid as per usual only thing that trim behind your head lol that would piss me off flappin lol nice van to be fair but prefer your van with two tone style
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave mate appreciate that 🙏👍
@scottsvxr3 ай бұрын
👍👌😎
@darrensmart65353 ай бұрын
Hi Nathan, is that a real sportline x ? If so which number it’s written on the tag on the seats !
@treecutter18063 ай бұрын
Do 18k followers warrant being able to make enough to not have customers ?
@mcjjordan3 ай бұрын
Water runs down inside from the blanking plate for sliding door motor under the panel .
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Never knew that 👍 thanks mate I did wander why the loom rotted out
@chrismaple46452 ай бұрын
Hello, I follow the channel and lovin the vids👍 can you tell me if the t6 rear bumper can be put on a t5 without changing anything else please? I know you changed tailgate and bits on yours but see the silver t5 looks like it’s only had a bumper. Many thanks Chris
@YTDTETV2 ай бұрын
Hi Chris it fits straight on but it does sit close to the bottoms of the door apparently, you might need to later corner brackets to go with the later bumper 👍
@chrismaple46452 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV Ok. Many thanks👍
@guy44693 ай бұрын
Nathan have you seen , DEAN Saving salvage He is raffleling off a 2017 Carravelle dsi dte obd , something like that its a mad super van .
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
I’ll take a look 👍 niceone bud
@guy44693 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV doyou know who dean is seems a nice guy .
@darrenwilson43303 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy great vid ❤ ar yer 😂
@Jonathan-xv5zi3 ай бұрын
What happened to the OM606 boat?
@marcb53283 ай бұрын
Good video Nathan what's the ideal t5 tyre size 18's ? Still think the 1.9 has a lot more tuner options and popularity but as always horses and courses,
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate appreciate that, I’m on 19’s with 245 45 19 unsure on 18’s sorry bud. I’m a fan of the 1.9 for sure 👍
@anthonyhoran25433 ай бұрын
Great video as usual. How much is your mate selling it for? I’m sure you could sell it on here lol.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Anthony I’m not to sure, it is a nice van and been well sorted 👍
@francishagen85083 ай бұрын
Takk!
@christinamacintyre99723 ай бұрын
New trousers
@andzonit43803 ай бұрын
Ah yeah 👍
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy mate 👍
@Earl-bv2bs3 ай бұрын
Nathan thnx for the videos what do u think about the dsg transmission on the vw's
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey bud thank you 👍 I’ve never had a DSG but I have a few friends that have them and they absolutely love them. I would definitely have one if a motor came up 👍
@brianbickle73953 ай бұрын
Just don’t forget to get them serviced 😊
@ghetto77563 ай бұрын
Ahh yeaah 👍
@guy44693 ай бұрын
Ghetto your funny as me man , translate to English .
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Thanks ghetto 🙏
@stevebennett67272 ай бұрын
What was wrong with the air con? My T5 when I press the button it doesn’t even light up let alone pump kick in. Any suggestions? 👍🏼👍🏼
@YTDTETV2 ай бұрын
Did you solve this? I’d be looking at fuses etc if no power getting to the button
@stevebennett67272 ай бұрын
That’s my next thing to look at 👍🏼
@Dalesturgess3 ай бұрын
That looks like a t6 rear bumper on that t5.1 didn’t know they fit ? Is it a direct swap ? Cheers
@smurfi993 ай бұрын
I thought the same dale!!
@Dalesturgess3 ай бұрын
@@smurfi99 yes mate I’d like to know would be great to fit one to mine hey
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey bud well spotted, yes it is, if I remember the owner saying it does fit but in the corners where it meets the tailgate it sits close but I hadn’t noticed 👍
@Dalesturgess3 ай бұрын
@@YTDTETV beauty mate cheers for letting me know , watched every one of your vids mate keep it up it’s great watching 👍
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
@@Dalesturgess no problem dale thank you mate 👍
@MalteseMafia3 ай бұрын
Great video 👍. Charging you for a non-repair is not professional, he should have found the fault or just said give me a drink. You have great ethics.
@benmayne79103 ай бұрын
He asked the garage to program/configure the new (used cluster ) Weather it’s successful or not It’s still time taken And usually requires a manufacture info subscription
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey 👋 Phillip I was upset that the guy charged me full Wack when he couldn’t code the clocks. I literally said to him what will I say to the customer about it when I charge him. Nevermind the vans all done and I’m dead set on no customers anymore I absolutely love playing with motors but not for anymore and money.
@iamyourfuture8083 ай бұрын
anybody elese cringing as he cuts that handbrake nut off withoiut the guard on the grinder 🤣
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey future good to hear from you mate 👍 haha I always leave the guard off grinders, only nearly lost half a thumb once but I hold it abit tighter since then 😆👍
@brianfalconer2173 ай бұрын
I was thinking, “slip no hand”. I was cutting bricks today and one shot back and cracked me on the shin😬
@craigward88593 ай бұрын
They didn't make a 2.5 t5.1 a 59 plate is still a T5 bud
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Craig never knew that bud 👍 I wonder if it’s had a facelift and a dash lift to make look like a 5.1, thank you for the comment
@volt86843 ай бұрын
My friend bought an 07 1.9 day van. Spent £8k and absolute disgrace piece of junk. Vw no thanks
@benmayne79103 ай бұрын
Disagree with you pal. So long as your customer/pal was updated along the way. Done this and that . Next is to have so and so done It will cost this amount It’s different spending days and days on something to then turn around around and say it’s fixed . But you owe me 2 days labour
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Hey Ben the van was just left with me and I chipped away at all the jobs and didn’t bother him, I’ll take the hit on the clocks and the other garages labour so all is well, appreciate the comment 👍
@benmayne79103 ай бұрын
Fair play to you bother , just saying You need to know your worth so to speak . Definitely not easy game to be in
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
@@benmayne7910 thanks Ben 👍 I don’t like to charge if I havnt fixed and maybe it’s me being to soft I don’t know. I love fixing motors and had a super busy garage for the past 10 years but it’s just sucked all the enjoyment out of it. Making the videos on here on my own stuff I really enjoy it so if I can make a living waving a camera about fixing my own stuff it will be happy days. Thanks again 👍👍
@benmayne79103 ай бұрын
Ohh yeah your not wrong Keep it up And you did fix it At a reasonable cost
@JosipM3333 ай бұрын
Greeting! I have a question and a suggestion. Why don't you buy that van? And the suggestion is that you could buy that 2.5tdi.
@YTDTETV3 ай бұрын
Not a bad shout I think he wants a lot for it rather than but it and get a good deal, is a nice van thow 👍👍