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@muhamedajdini2431
@muhamedajdini2431 3 күн бұрын
thats small pipe in end video is broken in my jag . for that i need to replace all tank do i have another method or need to change all the tank?
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 2 күн бұрын
Hi Muhammad, if it's the plastic pipe that comes out of the tank then yes, they have a habit of breaking. The tanks are fairly cheap. Take care, Jeff
@jamessheppard6634
@jamessheppard6634 8 күн бұрын
Anytime Jeff hope it helps
@jamessheppard6634
@jamessheppard6634 8 күн бұрын
Bypass control valve boost pipe in the front of the engine as you said rp comes on with boost . Actuator goes bad as 2nd turbo only arrives at 2750rpm hope it helps as my rp was doing my head for about a month
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 8 күн бұрын
Thanks James, I haven't looked at it for quite a while, my father in law is living with it. I will certainly look into that. Take care, Jeff
@LinoLaddr
@LinoLaddr 13 күн бұрын
What happens if you fit an good used part - no reprogramming?
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 13 күн бұрын
Hi my son sold it soon after to a friend. His dad had access to a VW computer, but for some reason he still couldn't program it. Take care, Jeff
@modelrailwaynoob
@modelrailwaynoob 14 күн бұрын
I stayed in the lighthouse cottage
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 14 күн бұрын
That would have been lovely especially with those views.
@roydickinson8151
@roydickinson8151 21 күн бұрын
Best wishes to you, your mum and the rest of the family.
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 21 күн бұрын
Hi Roy and thank you very much. Take care, Jeff
@phillondon5156
@phillondon5156 22 күн бұрын
Best wishes Jeff From Phil
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Phil. I hope that you are feeling better. Take care, Jeff
@martindaredare
@martindaredare 22 күн бұрын
Prayers for your mum, jeff,
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 22 күн бұрын
Hi Martin, thank you very much. Take care, Jeff
@alandaw7
@alandaw7 18 күн бұрын
​@@DiecastPowderCoating Hi Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. Your Auntie Pat called me yesterday to let me know she had been taken poorly and had gone into hospital. I'm Alan, Pat's cousin from Southport and it's been a long time since we last met. I do hope she recovers soon and hopefully feels a lot better. We will keep her in our prayers and wish you and her all the very best for a satisfactory outcome. Alan.
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 18 күн бұрын
Hi Alan, it's lovely to hear from you and thank you for your best wishes for mum. She went down hill within a week and had no interest in anything. I saw her on Friday and the nurses were surprised how much that she perked up when I spoke with her. I wasn't able to see her Saturday due to a long shift at work, but my son James went there and she was asleep, and was told not to wake her. I went to the hospital yesterday and once again she has no interest and only wanted me to give her water I had a call from a doctor later on, that she vomited blood and were treating that. He said that they will treat conditions as they arise, but we're not very optimistic. She has bruises all over her body and I think she is now giving up. I have two emotions at the moment, I don't want to see her suffering like this, but also don't want to lose my mum. I will keep you updated with things and thanks again for your kind words. Take care, Jeff
@philipnewton7942
@philipnewton7942 22 күн бұрын
Jeff I hope she recovers mate I have been their it's very hard to watch your mum suffer this heat is not good you can not do anything you doing a good job keeping Jen cool look after your self Jeff 😊😊😊 Phil in stoke
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 22 күн бұрын
Hi Phil and thank you for your kind words. That is the worst bit, I don't want her to suffer any more, but don't want to lose her either. Terrible mixed emotions. Yes trying my best with Jenny girl to keep her cool, I hate the heat as well and that's with a tee shirt on. She's wearing a double fur coat. Thanks again, Jeff
@melike1984
@melike1984 23 күн бұрын
I got a spray paint from the company you recommend in your last video, fantastic service it arrived today, thanks for the recommendation.sending best wishes to your mum.
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 23 күн бұрын
Hi, that's great to hear. I look forward to using my blue paint, they were so friendly and helpful. Thanks for your best wishes to my mum Take care, Jeff
@alandykes2519
@alandykes2519 23 күн бұрын
My thoughts go with you Jeff i no just how you feel my mum passed away this July the 12th aged 92 we have got the funeral on 8th August be with her as much as you take care mate 👍👍👍👍
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 23 күн бұрын
Hi Alan, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. My mum is 92 as well. I have finally located where she is in the hospital, so hopefully I can see her on the way to work tomorrow. It's not just the losing of your mum, which is bad enough, it all the paper work you have to do, when you're not at your best. All the very best to you at this sad time. Take care, Jeff
@susanfisher8075
@susanfisher8075 23 күн бұрын
Hi Jeff Just messaged you regarding Aunty's Jean xx
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs 23 күн бұрын
Hi Jeff, sorry to hear about your Mum, wishing her a speedy recovery. at times like this you need to make sure that you are keeping well and take all the time you need. Put your videos one one side and just be there for your Mum. Thinking of you Take care
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 23 күн бұрын
Hi Shaun and thank you for your kind words. It's just terrible seeing my mum suffering like this, she said to me that she was fed up with this life. I am prepared for the worst, in fact I have been for the last few years, but she really went down hill in the last week. Thanks again, Take care, Jeff
@grandad8753
@grandad8753 23 күн бұрын
Having just been through it with my dad only advice I can offer is take one day at a time and make some time for yourself hope all go's well
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 23 күн бұрын
Hi and thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. As I have mentioned I hate seeing her suffering, so it would be a release for her, but it doesn't make things any easier. She's 92 and was very strong even into her 80's. Hopefully she will be OK. Take care, Jeff
@adam-qf2vz
@adam-qf2vz 23 күн бұрын
Jeff....Im really sorry to hear about your Mum....... Take all the time you need....we will still be here for whenever you can return. Prayers for your mum
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 23 күн бұрын
Hi Adam and thank you for your kind words. As I said to Shaun I am prepared for the worst, I don't like seeing her suffering like she is. Hopefully she will pull through, but she has told me she has had enough. Thanks again, Take care, Jeff
@kevinjohn725
@kevinjohn725 23 күн бұрын
Thinking of you ❤
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 23 күн бұрын
Thank you very much Kevin. Take care, Jeff
@matthewpainter7782
@matthewpainter7782 25 күн бұрын
Hi Jeff how do you know the size of the piston I've got a FZ 82 and 79 I need a new piston
@matthewpainter7782
@matthewpainter7782 25 күн бұрын
Can you help me how do I measure the size of the piston I need to buy I need a new one
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 25 күн бұрын
Hi Mathew, as it wasn't used since 1983 and just the one lady owner, with 4000 miles on it, I assumed that the old one was original. I just bought a standard size piston. Take care, Jeff
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 25 күн бұрын
Hi Mathew, I would personally go for a standard size unless you want to bore out the cylinder. I got it on eBay from a company called my-moto-parts. It was £19.99 for the complete kit. It came the next day. I hope that helps.
@matthewpainter7782
@matthewpainter7782 25 күн бұрын
How do I measure the size of the piston I need
@matthewpainter7782
@matthewpainter7782 25 күн бұрын
Thank you for trying to help me
@alandykes2519
@alandykes2519 26 күн бұрын
Well done Jeff looks great I'm sure you will get the running problem sorted 👍👍👍👍
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 26 күн бұрын
Hi Alan and thank you. I tried lifting the clip up on the needle to make it leaner, it's a bit better, but not quite there. I have one last idea, I have a new choke cable and enrichment valve coming. The cable is a little stiff, so thinking the choke cable or valve might not be coming off. Take care, Jeff
@tedvegas5586
@tedvegas5586 26 күн бұрын
Great work Jeff
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 26 күн бұрын
Hi Ted, thanks very much, just wish I can get to the bottom of the running rich. I have moved the needle up a couple of notches, but haven't had time to take it for a run yet. Take care, Jeff
@martindaredare
@martindaredare 26 күн бұрын
Interesting video jeff ,i hope you can sort it out , the weather doesn't help hot then rain ,poor jenny wont be happy bless her .
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 26 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Martin, I have another idea for the rich running. I have ordered a new choke cable and valve. There is a possibility that the choke is on slightly. Take care, Jeff
@philipnewton7942
@philipnewton7942 26 күн бұрын
Hi Jeff Love the video the engine sounds restricted to me I would pour down it some caustic soda if it is this ur engine will run rich and it sounds like it is running rich worth a try mate you are always so busy we will call you Action man hi to jenny 😂😂😂😂 Phil in stoke
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 26 күн бұрын
Hi Phil, thanks for watching. If it wasn't for the family and work I would be out there all day and not busy at all. Lol I have adjusted the needle towards lean and it sounds a bit better, but as always haven't had time to take it for a run yet. I should of cleaned out the exhaust while it was off, but it seems Ok. Take care, Jeff and love from Jenny girl xx
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs 27 күн бұрын
Hi Jeff, hope your well, that is just what you need is to get on your knees start stripping the engine before going to work. The paint work on the wheel has come out well, did you manage to get a split pin for the nut. Wont be long she will be running well and on the road. As always a great video, catch you soon Take care
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 27 күн бұрын
Hi Shaun, I hope you are well too. No I couldn't find any split pins or the old one either. I had a mixed box of them arrive yesterday and have put it on this morning. Also just found out that I have a puncture on the rear. It was completely flat this morning, so pumped it up, I tried it when I got home from work and it was still OK. I have ordered two new inner tubes just in case. I have also moved the clip on the needle up a bit to make it leaner, but haven't had time to try it on the road yet. Take care, Jeff
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs 27 күн бұрын
@@DiecastPowderCoating Nothing worse than a puncture, gutted for you. Have a good week mate
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 26 күн бұрын
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Thanks Shaun, that's why on this occasion I took it to a proper tyre fitter, never mind the tyre is still up at the moment, hopefully I can go back to it later.
@sixandtwothrees
@sixandtwothrees 27 күн бұрын
Isn't that air filter shot, as it looks like degraded foam to me!
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 27 күн бұрын
Hi, yes it's not that good, so will have to get another one. The only thing that worries me at the moment, if I soak it in oil it will make getting air into the engine worse. I have moved the needle clip up and it seems a bit better, but I haven't had time to take it for a run due to work. I will see how it is Monday when I'm off. Take care, Jeff
@melike1984
@melike1984 27 күн бұрын
looking good 👍
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 27 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, a little bit to do, but at least I don't have a pile of bits in the shed while getting back together again. Take care, Jeff
@adam-qf2vz
@adam-qf2vz 27 күн бұрын
Hey Jeff....cheers for the video.....a few years ago I bought a bike ramp......mate at our age we need it doing stuff on our knees and back is not good..... maybe a worthwhile investment? Cheers for the video as usual .......really appreciated
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating 27 күн бұрын
Hi Adam and thanks for watching. I did look at getting a ramp a couple of years ago, but space was an issue. Obviously that shed has gone, it might just work in the new shed. Once finances permit I will certainly get one Thanks again. Take care, Jeff
@susanfisher8075
@susanfisher8075 Ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, I'm pleased you have been able to get another bike & not a big project for you. How is your mum doing? Love to you & Jenny xx
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Sue, it was a shame to get rid of the Mobylette, but I needed the room. The new one should come up great, but I'm having a few issues with it running rich. I have changed the piston and now it has very good compression. It could be something to do with the carburettor, but I will get there in the end, it's all part of the enjoyment ( sort of ) My mum is Just the same, still bed bound. I see her everyday, but sort of dread what state she will be in. I hope that your mum is doing OK, it is very worrying for us. Take care, Jeff and Jenny xx
@sixandtwothrees
@sixandtwothrees Ай бұрын
That colour is called Light Sky Blue and you can get that from RS Motorcycle Paint but RAL 5012 is also a reasonable match. David
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi David and thank you. I did look at RS Motorcycle paint, but I find them a bit expensive with the postage. I managed to find a paint manufacturer locally and he scanned it for me. It was £34 for 250ml, which I'm sure should be enough. Thanks again for your help. Take care, Jeff
@martindaredare
@martindaredare Ай бұрын
You got a good one there jeff,its in excellent condition, and the carb wasn't all gunked up ,and it runs well
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Martin, Thanks very much. I have a few problems with the running of it, it runs very rich. I have adjusted the air screw right out. I tried it without the air filter and it ran beautifully. I am half way coming up with a solution for the next video. I must get on with the lawnmower for the week after. Take care, Jeff
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Ай бұрын
Hi Jeff , hope your well, that's a nice little FZ look great for a 45 year old moped, just a few little jobs be good as new, oil change fresh petrol and 2-stroke oil and with 4000 mile on it the engine has not been run in and it sounds sweet. you got a good bike there it looks like a keeper. As always a great video Take care
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Shaun, thank you not to bad apart from being off work for a couple of days with a trapped nerve in my shoulder. I have a couple of rest days now, so hopefully can manage a gentle bit of work on the Suzuki. I have managed to film most of next week's video. I have had a bit of engine problems, nothing serious, but you will see the problem I had. I will need to get on with the lawn mower the week after, otherwise I will never finish it. Take care, Jeff
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Ай бұрын
@@DiecastPowderCoating Take it easy mate, don't over do it. That is a cracking little bike Jeff
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Thanks Shaun, yes will do. I did have a run on the Suzuki, as I mentioned I had a few problems, it was running very rich. I have a few bits I am fitting and trying out. I had to temporarily remove the air filter and it rode beautifully, but obviously don't want to run without it.
@melike1984
@melike1984 Ай бұрын
She is in good condition 😎 takes me back when my mate had one of these to get around on 😁
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi, yes it's fundamentally sound just a bit of cosmetics. I have had a bit of a running issue, but that will be in next week's video. I did miss my previous FZ50 that I lost in the fire. It was fun to ride so thought I would get another. Take care, Jeff
@alandykes2519
@alandykes2519 Ай бұрын
Good to see you back Jeff nice find with the bike it's in pretty good condition 👍👍👍👍
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Alan, thanks very much, I did miss the old Suzuki FZ50, it is a more usable classic. Take care, Jeff
@adam-qf2vz
@adam-qf2vz Ай бұрын
Hey Jeff.....welcome back.....good to see a little FZ......it looks in really good condition.......hope you are well and as always.....thanks for the video
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Adam, it's good to be back. I did miss the FZ50 from before. It was a shame to sell the Mobylette, but I think it will be a more usable classic. I'm having a few issues at the moment, which will be in next week's video. I've had to stop for a couple days as I am off sick, I have a trapped nerve in the shoulder, but couldn't sleep at all a couple of nights ago. I will have to get on a bit with the lawn mower for the video the week after. Take care, Jeff
@hannoreichert4504
@hannoreichert4504 Ай бұрын
Where did you get the new fender?
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi, I'm sorry it was quite a while ago. I normally get things on eBay, but I think I got it from a VW aftermarket parts company. I'm sorry that I can't be more help. Take care, Jeff
@adamkane331
@adamkane331 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video it was great to give us the confidence to take the job on myself however, 😬 Could you let people know you snapped the small brittle air pipe off the first bit you took off as a warning to anyone following your video, I did the exact same thing not realising you snapped it at first 😂
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Adam and thanks for watching. As I mentioned I am no mechanic, but I love solving problems and tinkering. I'm sorry I didn't mention about the little pipe, everything is so brittle. As I think I mentioned it is my father in law's car although in the earlier videos it was mine. He tends to drive with the radio full blast and can never hear any problems until it's too late. I think he has got a cracked inlet manifold, which would take a couple of days and he has a leaking fuel tank if he fills it up over half. I think the seam has split somehow. I do repairs as a hobby, so along with work and my other videos I just don't have time to do his car. Take care, Jeff
@stephensaunders4965
@stephensaunders4965 Ай бұрын
Great video, have you looked on E bay for spare bulls eyes, saw some the other day.Steve
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Steve and thanks for watching. Unfortunately just over a year ago I had a major shed fire. I lost everything, the old mopeds and the car on the other side of the fence. I'm up and running now, but would like to get another lamp in the future. Take care, Jeff
@stephensaunders4965
@stephensaunders4965 Ай бұрын
Very sorry to hear, best of refurbishing for the future chin up Steve
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
@stephensaunders4965 Thanks Steve, it's well behind me now. One of the mopeds that I restored that got lost in the fire was a Suzuki FZ50. I have just managed to get another this week, more of a rolling restoration rather than a total strip down. Take care, Jeff
@Furzgesicht
@Furzgesicht Ай бұрын
Du redest zu viel
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Thank you, I only thought at the beginning, but that's my introduction Take care, Jeff
@andygirling8964
@andygirling8964 Ай бұрын
Jeff take it easy with yourself and get yourself down to Weatherspoons with the father in law, or better still get yourself on a plane plenty of room here 😮
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Andy, yes will do, just need to catch up with other things. I think sleep is what I need. Unfortunately work takes up most of my life. Take care, Jeff
@philipnewton7942
@philipnewton7942 Ай бұрын
Jeff You take has long has you need mate too much work no time to play you need time.e with jenny she is a baby great videos we all enjoy them look forward to the next care care mate 😂😂😂 Phil In stoke
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Phil and thank you. I love making the videos, but as you can see with the weather on the video, there is no chance of doing anything anyway. Should be better in the summer, oh! Jenny is the only one that keeps me going, she is so loving. Last week I had a lot of things that needed doing and my mum asked me to take £50 out of the cash point for her. Unfortunately I got the card and walked away and left the money in there. It won't be long before we are back, just a couple of weeks. Take care, Jeff and Jenny xx
@martindaredare
@martindaredare Ай бұрын
No worries jeff, taking time out is a good thing for live balance ,,see you soon
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Thanks Martin, I love doing the videos, but don't feel I must do them at the moment. I've got a few things to catch up on and will be back very soon. Take care, Jeff
@roydickinson8151
@roydickinson8151 Ай бұрын
You've been working Jenny too hard. Have a good break. See you both soon.
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Roy, that's what it is she's a bit of a Deva. We won't be long, just so I can catch up with other things. Take care, Jeff
@susanfisher8075
@susanfisher8075 Ай бұрын
Hello Jeff, once you have got on top of things you will feel a whole lot better, just be kind to yourself & take time. Love to you & Jenny xx
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
@@susanfisher8075 Hi Sue, hopefully not too long. I spoke with Andrew in the high street today. We were discussing our Mother troubles. My mum is pretty much bed bound now. I got rid of her carers and have now got Ying's family looking after her. They take meals in from the restaurant. The old carers came in for 5 minutes did what they had to and sat in the car for 25 minutes having a cigarette. I worry about her less now as I know she is getting a good service. Take care, Jeff and Jenny xx
@alandykes2519
@alandykes2519 Ай бұрын
Amazing job on the mower Jeff you have a good break and will catch up with you soon take care mate 👍👍👍👍
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Thanks very much Alan. Hopefully it won't be too long. I will probably miss next Saturday, but will be back after that. Hopefully today I will be buying another project to go alongside the lawnmower. Take care, Jeff
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, hope your well, You do need time for a rest ( I'm with Adam on this one ) with your job and extended family living with you, I bet you haven't got time to spit, you need to take care of your self and don't worry it Saturday and you got to get a video out, just take time out I know there will be video's out soon. I always enjoy your video's, do what you got to do and have a rest mate, I'll catch you soon take care
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Shaun and thank you. I seem to find that just as I get one thing done, the phone rings again with the next problem. On top of it I still have to look after my mum as well. I love to make the videos, but hopefully I will be back more refreshed. Thanks for your continuing support. Take care, Jeff
@adam-qf2vz
@adam-qf2vz Ай бұрын
Hey Jeff....we all need some down time of sorts at times...... take as long as you need......I always look forward to your videos but of course better you have a break......you always have bad luck with that conservatory.... putting the ladder through it before as well! Take care mate
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Adam, I enjoy making the videos, but when I start to feel stressed with other things to do it will be fresh when I come back again. Every time I get a ladder out now Jenny starts shaking. I thought it might be that she worried about me, but I think she is worried about if she may get hurt, with another pane of glass coming down. Take care, Jeff
@matthewharmer1656
@matthewharmer1656 Ай бұрын
Claw hammers are for carpenters.
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Lol, yes they are, but nearly a sledge hammer for a brake caliper. Take care, Jeff
@philipnewton7942
@philipnewton7942 Ай бұрын
Jeff Great video mate you had one heck of a struggle I worked on a polo once what a car for m.o.t failure front cv boot well the cv joint would not come off I really had enough of it I stretched the rubber over the cv joint how I don't know in a vice but it was perfect German cars are not what people say about them I personally would not touch a other give me jap cars anyway more reliable better to work on hope your son knows what a good dad you are saving him a fortune in garage cost take care Jeff hi to jenny 😂 Phil in stoke
@alandykes2519
@alandykes2519 Ай бұрын
Nice job Jeff thumbs up 👍👍👍👍
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Thanks very much Alan. A two hour job turns into two days Take care, Jeff
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, That's a job and a half no fun doing brakes and changing pads some time the disc's about 8 years ago I had to change the caliper on my old Nissan Primera Estate ( 51 reg ), I was quite surprised it was not to bad pulled out one pin and undo one nut it just lifted up and slid out that was the only big job I done on that car is was so reliable. I got the caliper from ZF brakes the same manufacture that makes ZF gear boxes and made in Wrexham ordered them direct from the factory. As always a great video catch you next week on your lawn mower, Take care
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Shaun and thanks for watching. In all the years that I have done brake pads , I don't think I have ever had to change a brake caliper. Had my son brought the car over in the morning as planned rather than the evening I would have gone out and bought the parts the same day. I finished at 22.00 and had to drop them back to my son's girlfriends mum, a 50 mile round trip. I got back shattered at midnight. Take care, Jeff
@shaun30-3-mg9zs
@shaun30-3-mg9zs Ай бұрын
@@DiecastPowderCoating A long day for you Jeff, time to take it easy mate
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
@@shaun30-3-mg9zs Yes Shaun I will have to take things more easy. My life is taken over with work and other people's problems. I just can't seem to get anything done for myself.
@terryatkinson3182
@terryatkinson3182 Ай бұрын
Shouldn't have to put the first caliper on with a carpenter's hammer 🙄 The piston probably needs to be wound in more.... Some people take the piss and expect us to just fix anything, I'm quite picky when it comes to doing jobs for people, I'll only do it if they deserve it and if i can rope them in to "help" then they'll see the struggle for themselves and maybe appreciate what's involved 🙃🇮🇪😬
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Terry, he was lucky it wasn't a sledge hammer. He dropped it over on the Monday in the late afternoon then went to bed until I gave up at 10pm. I took the Thursday off once the new parts had come. He kept ringing up all day asking if it was ready. Then in the afternoon my son asked if I wouldn't mind dropping it 20 miles away because he was at a restaurant with his girlfriend. Oh and dad can you stick £20 of petrol in it. I did eventually have to pay £20, but there was no way I was going to drop the car in the rush hour. Take care, Jeff
@terryatkinson3182
@terryatkinson3182 Ай бұрын
​@DiecastPowderCoating new rule with him will be, no work done on the car unless he stays to help 😊
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
@terryatkinson3182 I tried to get him to change a set of spark plugs before. First of all he didn't know where they were then just tried a bit, then disappeared. He had a flat tyre on Christmas day a couple of years ago. I said you will have to help me change over to the spare. He got the spare out and said oh dear, it's raining and who had to do the rest.
@adam-qf2vz
@adam-qf2vz Ай бұрын
Hey Jeff......cheers for the video..... you are very good....... most including me would drop it into the garage....thanks Bud
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Adam and thank you. I'm back at work now still suffering. When I finished it my son asked if I could drop it about 20 miles away and put £20 of petrol in it. The answer was no. At the moment I am feeling a bit fed up. All I seem to do is sort other people's problems out, but no time for myself. The rest of the time is work. Take care, Jeff
@adam-qf2vz
@adam-qf2vz Ай бұрын
@@DiecastPowderCoating You need an assertiveness course mate......say no more often....or f**k it up so badly they dont ask again
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
@@adam-qf2vz You're absolutely right Adam. The only problem is if I F it up, I'll end up paying for it anyway. That little word, No is a difficult one to say.
@ryanlevrault444
@ryanlevrault444 Ай бұрын
This series is great, I am restoring an FZ-50 right now. Invaluable advice.
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Ryan, it's great to hear that you are restoring a FZ-50 and that the video has helped. I'm not sure if you know, but unfortunately I lost the FZ-50 in a shed fire last June. I did make a video on the fire, but I don't like to watch it. I'm up and running again now with a couple of French mopeds, but would like to do another FZ-50 again sometime. It was a lovely smooth ride. Take care, Jeff
@markhooper5824
@markhooper5824 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant bike mate.😀
@DiecastPowderCoating
@DiecastPowderCoating Ай бұрын
Hi Mark and thank you very much. I have sold that one now and have a Mobylette and a Velosolex. Take care, Jeff