Thinking of getting these myself, that MJ scene killed me hahaha

Laughed more than I should have at that Michael Jackson bit 😂

I bought TDCI 140hp 2009 Mondeo last week :) I am enjoying this videos! Thanks man! :)

Love Mondeos drove every model in my working Life never let me down interesting seeing you work on them

James - it's worth putting some rags in the recesses where bolts, washers and part are likely to fall down and get lost. Then you can retrieve them if the worst happens.

Dark ice also makes a short shifter for these. It's just a ball joint you put over the existing one at the end of the shift cable. A simple little thing but really shortens the throw about 15-20%. Makes it the way it should have been.

I do love how real and down to earth your videos feel. And that MJ bit was brilliant 😂😂😂

James your awesome I've always wanted to get bonnet gas struts and now I know how to install them thank you for another brilliant video 👍

Do the rear main oil seal whilst your in there as well, you’ll thank me later 👌😂

Fair plays looking forward to these vids. I got a 2010 mondeo. Always been a great car had it for 8 years now. Make sure u clean and grease the bonnet catch lock. When I drys out it tells u that the bonnet isn't locked and alarm goes of constantly and also can unlock the car to. So be aware its a common fault on them.

Keep an eye on the bonnet release cable, known for snapping in the worst place. Dark Ice do an aftermarket cable that takes minutes to install. - Paddy

Replaced the battery on my 2013 Mk 4 estate. Smashed my head a dozen times. This mod is for me. Thanks. I will be watching the rest of the series.

I've just fitted this kit today after watching this a while ago, I saw him drop the square and as a tip I would say wrap a finger with some tape sticky side out so it sticks to your finger. A lot easier than hoping it wont fall

Liked the video before watching because I knew it was going to be 🔥🔥🔥

The bonnet prop will be for cost saving before the cars get to the showroom. In early life a car bonnet isn't opened anywhere near as much (in general) so it makes sense to have struts on the boot but not on the bonnet. (Work for Ford).

I’ve used those Dark Ice Design struts on my 2019 SEAT Ibiza KJ and it’s perfect!!

Another good feature of this is if you don't click down the bonnet properly and you drive down the motorway and the bonnet flips up it won't be as fierce coming back and not cause damage as it would i guess without it.

i love the mondeo content!!

The majority of new cars don’t have bonnet struts unless you pay for a premium brand. Many also don’t have bonnet struts if they are light weight, they can buckle if they have a strut. Either that or just cost cutting.

Still running my 2001 Mk3 Zetec auto which is on 88,000 miles. Passed the last 3 MOTs first time. Best car I've ever had. But I do want a Mk4 next.

Good and nice mod! I had the same problem, I'm 195cm and it was a big problem with my head pop up at the bonner.... Really nice... I have to buy one of it... Thank you for your demonstration...

To be honest with you mate, these sort of videos aren’t ones I would personally normally watch.. however I enjoy how you always seem to run everything through clearly and don’t skip steps as many other youtubers do.. good job mate 👏🏻

You may find after heavy rain when you open the rear hatch it floods the boot with rainwater. The later models have reflecter plates fitted to stop this happening.

Next tool for the garage you need is a dry ice blast cleaner. It would make that engine bay look brand new. Love the channel - keep them videos coming!

I'm always fitting dual to single flywheel conversion kit. Never been disappointed!

Great video James, My scirocco didn't have these from factory either, so I got the same brand kit, great quality too 👍🏻 but my wife's 2007 volvo v70 came with them from the factory 🤔👍🏻

Kevin Albert Williams is the clutch ninja and has video of him doing a 1.8 TDCi. Which was brilliant reference for when I did my Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. Cracking car, good luck.

Hope all is well man. Just remembered your channel & how much i liked watching your videos last winter. Will definitely buy a mk4 Mondeo soon 😂

They are brilliant...one of the first mods I did

I was considering doing gas struts on my bonnet, brilliant video. I’m a new subscriber but slowly working my way though the vids. Love them !!!

Wish they did these for Ford Galxy mk3 2006-2015. Bonnet is a right pain. Good vids bud . .

Great video, I haven’t watched you since you’ve changed the power steering pump on the MK3. Glad I found you again working on a MK4. Thank you.

What a great mod 👌 putting on my santa 🎅 wish list, great video. 👍

I own an MK4 as well (2.0l wagon, Dutch steering) and always wondered why they didn't mount this from fabric, as my former MK3 had. So now I might order a set as well, it looks very easy to install this and the pros are great! Thanks for sharing.

The only thing I would say to someone planning on doing this job themselves is to make sure that the bonnet to hinge nut closest to the windscreen is nice and tight before loosening the one that you need to remove to fit the bracket, especially on a high mileage example. Because of the weight of the bonnet on these, the rear bonnet nut can come loose due to being pulled by the weight of the bonnet when it's up, and if you loosen the other one then the bonnet will slide, effectively, backwards and go out of line, which can be a pain to sort out...

Just want to say, the transition from static camera to head cam is really refreshing. Nice to see from your POV while you work. Also, would love to see a detail clean on that engine bay!

Thank you for the video. I know it’s old now but just what I was looking for. Need the bonnet to clear higher for us tall people. 😊 Ordered

Excellent modification. Struts instead of a hood, sorry bonnet, strut. Much more usable, especially if you’re going to be working in the engine compartment a lot.

have the same strut kit on my MK4 now for 1 year, still works and makes every little things easier :)

It was at this moment that he knew he had fcuked up 11:24 😂😂😂. Another great vid james

I have just bought a used 2007 mk4 and this mod is brilliant! :-D

I’m finding my self strangely addicted to this channel at the moment lol!

Isn't it so satisfying when something simple just works. Careful the new struts don't distort the bonnet though

It's the simple mods that seem to have the practicality and worth doing when working under the bonnet a lot. 👍

Thats exactly why i am not a fan of bonnet struts worked on a car a few years back can not remember the model but it had struts and the dam thing slammed on my hand nearly took my fingers off if it wasnt for my ratchet. I wont fit them to my mk4 but it does lift the bonnet higher

The lack of fords in the background is depressing...

Sounds like creating a problem out of thin air. There is a good reason why Mondeo comes with old fashioned bonnet stay. That is: It`s simple and it won`t fail. Two struts may be fancier but that`s 2 additional things on the car that will break at some point. Simple= easy life. Each to his own.

YOU'RE ON THE TRENDING PAGE OMG

Excellent ! Well done 👏

What a wonderful little mod, so easy yet so satisfyingly practical...even my wife could do this...lol Another top video James.

Highly rate the different side angle at 01:00 James, keep it up mate!

Good to see doing dmf while it's out....I've driven these for passed 10 years and not had one fail yet, last mk4 had done 170k miles on original clutch and flywheel....Failure of dual mass flywheel is due to being at silly low rpm and the vibration caused by the lower rpm wears dmf out, engines are designed to free rev....30mph stick to 3rd gear 2000rpm..., I don't go into 6th until 70.....

Yeah I’m a little late - Brought the same kit but for my TSI Fabia. Pretty easy to install but retaining clips were a pain ! Looks a lot better - can’t wait to see the end result of this project.

Harry main’s merch... never would have guessed

Dark Ice lifters are a brilliant piece of kit, fitted a pair to my Astra k a couple of years ago. If a 70+ year old can fit them then anyone can.

"OH, shhhh-sugar." Hehe. Nice save there, man. =)

Day 837 of asking when he’s going to work on the Fiesta again

Loving the pink shoes

Nice struts.. I wonder if the fiesta needs new struts. oh hello zetec s.. come on james it's time.

how can I get some of your stickers

Just picked up a mk4 myself. Will be watching with interest. Waiting to see some other mods. 👍

Nice first mod. Looking forward to the mondeo series of vids.👍

Great little modification, keep the videos coming as we're almost in to spring now.

Awesome. I defo need a set of these bad boys. Cheers buddy.

They make such a difference, I’ve just fitted some bonnet struts on my fiesta project. I was going to say you could have done the passenger side first as it would hold while you did the drivers side so you can get the original prop out of the way but your bonnet must be a lot heavier than mine 😂 great video James. Keep it up 👍🏻

Had struts on my old Citroen C5 too. My Swift (which is cheap as chips) has a prop. That tells me there was an accountant in the Mk4 Mondeo design team......

Great little modification, simple yet effective!!.

James. When your doing the clutch drop the subframe out. It makes the job ten times easier. I’ve done a few before

Thats the viewing sorted for when the kids go to bed 👌🏻

These a nice and needy upgrade mate..... Glad to see a "new mondeo" on the channel hahaha

The dual mass flywall price is a kick the bollocks but its less of a kick to the bollocks than it failing 10k later. As someone who used to work on Saabs, the DMF's were a problem on the diesels

James your kit turned up before mine lol. Mind you i ordered the kit on friday so fingers crissed the next couple days. Good of kit. Worth £40

If someone look for cheaper alternative, go find furniture ones, its like 9 times cheaper but forces you to do small drilling in added hinges (they have 4mm holes) and get your own screws for bottom.

That’s a great mod! 10/10 for you and the company!

When doing flywheel try really hard not to change rear main seal unless you absolutely must. Good idea to check Ford dealer for prices when buying parts I have found them to be on occasion good value and better quality than aftermarket.

Thanks for the video, just ordered a kit for my own Mondeo, now that I know it fits!

You should do some performance mods on the Mondeo ST, intercooler upgrade, remap ect Also they seem to be getting pretty rare now! Probably go up in price soon!

I started watching your videos about a year ago and i like what u do becasue all off the other mechanics just try and wast peoples time but if they where like u i think all cars would be running sweet as honey keep up the good work

Great little peace of kit for tall folk. Great video 👍

This is a nice little mod and overlooked sometimes. Makes any car look more modern too besides all the practicality. Good vid. 👍👍

Loving the new car I have one of these myself... your front seats are cooled aswell not sure about the rear as they are rare and mine don't have them.. I think yours is the same colour as mine which is hypnotic silver... you can get different radios for these mine is different and has the ford sat nav in..... hopefully see you on the road in this soon as you are from around my area

Loving this channel even more now as i have a mk4 diesel anf will be doing this mod and can,t wait for the clutch video as always worried by the dual mass flywheel although my car has only covered 76000

Brilliant job 👌

Yes been watching your videos for a while And now your working on a car I have 👍 Keep up the good work sir.

It's a hefty bit of steel to lift. Can't blame you.

Great video. Good decision to do the dmf whilst you’ve got the gearbox out. Can’t wait for that video 😀👍

Liking the owna jacket James, Harry’s mercy seems proper nice. Looking forward to the content mate

Good mod, going to do this on mine too.

This is becoming my favourite channel 👍

i did the same thing you have done to your mondeo make it a lot easier to work on the car

Great Video again 👍 Yes used those struts on my Focus. Great bit of kit 👍

Just found out that mods of any type, even stickers, have to be declared to insurance company. If they find out they may invalidate the claim, if any, and then you’ll find insurance impossible to find as you have to state that insurance was cancelled. It’s worth just checking to see if mods actually increase the premium. Mine has gone up £40 due to biltstein coil overs which isn’t too bad. £2 for decals.

Nice one with the gas struts James, thought it was good night Vienna for your phone when the bonnet dropped. Good move with the DMF and clutch kit, like you said you don’t need the hassle or regret if you’re in there and don’t change something and it goes at a later date. Looking forward to more content 👍

That MJ clip literally made me chuckle aloud - nice mod!

James, you are tall, mate! Never realized that from the videos. The struts are looking good on the Mondeo! 👍

Yet another great job done James keep up the great work

nice practical vid, i like the fact you don t edit out the daft bits, like drop the washer etc, will be following the progress, and getting my sticker look forward to next instalment

Great video Graham hope the clutch build goes well

Great as always and howled at the MJ edit 👍🏾

😂 the Michael Jackson clip 👌 was just waiting for you to shout Shamone when shutting the bonnet