Sunday
Marks 110 V8 Project Part 2
It's "judgement day" in the garage as Mike attempts to breathe life into the project truck's electronics. Using some vintage tech to communicate with the ECU, the team navigates a "cat's cradle" of wiring to hunt down fault codes. Tensions rise during critical actuator tests when the fuel pump mysteriously refuses to respond. Will they find the gremlin buried in the wiring mess before the fuel tank goes in?
▶ Find on YouTubeRepairing Our Crash Damaged Jcw Mini From Copart
It’s the scheduled final episode for Chris and Rob's salvaged Mini Cooper S convertible project, but things rarely go smoothly. The duo is racing to reassemble freshly painted bumpers and doors, aiming to transform the battered car into a "beautiful swan." However, a catastrophic discovery deep in the engine bay—a severed brake pipe hidden behind the bulkhead—forces major surgery right at the last minute. With the car finally back together, they turn the key only to be greeted by a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Have they pulled off the restoration, or is there still a mountain to climb? Tune in as they battle the final gremlins and reveal the surprising total profit on this complex salvage flip.
▶ Find on YouTubeI Bought The Cheapest Audi Rs4 4.2 V8 Manual In The Uk!...
Dean dives back into his bargain £6,000 Audi RS4 V8 convertible to tackle its final critical issues. A horrific engine noise and complete loss of power steering require deep investigation beneath the complex engine bay; has a previous mechanic missed a vital hidden component? Once mechanical health is restored and the rare tan interior is refreshed, Dean takes the drop-top V8 for a celebratory, raucous road test to hear the results of a new exhaust modification. Elsewhere in the workshop, his turbocharged Golf R32 is running terribly, misfiring and smelling dangerously rich. Dean starts the diagnostic process to hunt down the source of the issue.
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I Need Bugatti's Help To Fix My Broken Veyron
Fresh off a disastrous top speed run attempt, Mat and the team are facing a major crisis with their budget Bugatti Veyron. The hypercar starts for a second before immediately cutting out, threatening to cancel their highly anticipated Monaco road trip before it even begins. The team dives into a complex diagnostic battle, tearing apart the rear of the car to check inaccessible fuses, ruling out tracker interference, and investigating potential immobilizer failures with diagnostic expert Dips. In a desperate bid to find the root cause, Mat tries a risky piece of 'mechanicking' that yields unexpected results. But when DIY attempts to fix the incredibly expensive components fail, Mat is forced into a frustrating confrontation with the elusive Bugatti dealer network. Will they finally pick up the phone, and is the team prepared for the jaw-dropping quote to get the Veyron back on the road?
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Marks 110 V8 Project Part 3
It’s another day in the workshop, and Mike is gearing up to fit the fuel tank. But rather than taking the easy route with pre-bent pipes, he decides to fabricate his own custom fuel lines from scratch. Tune in as Mike shares his expert tips and tricks for easily installing fittings and perfectly setting olives, turning a potentially tricky plumbing job into a breeze. Despite the cluttered bench and unseasonal weather, progress is being made—but will the custom route pay off?
▶ Find on YouTubeWe Sold The Most Expensive New Car Ever By Swinging It From A Helicopter!
How do you top marketing a Land Rover using models and baby goats? Vinwiki's guest host from RM Sotheby's recounts a years-long obsession with achieving a seemingly impossible automotive spectacle: auctioning a multi-million dollar supercar while it dangles beneath a hovering helicopter. A bold initial plan to execute this over the harbor in Monaco is thwarted by strict airspace laws, but the dream is eventually revived in the "anything goes" atmosphere of Las Vegas. Facing massive insurance refusals and intense "pucker factor," tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes story of how they managed to loft an ultra-rare Gordon Murray T.50 into the Vegas sky for one of the wildest car sales in history.
▶ Find on YouTubeI Built A Junk Audi Into A 400hp Sleeper With A $200 Chinese Turbo
Sam fears the worst when his latest $3,000 auction purchase, an Audi A3, arrives with a terrifyingly dry dipstick due to a common engineering failure. But beneath the grime and neglect, he realizes this humble commuter car is secretly a performance beast in disguise. Sam attempts an unbelievably cheap upgrade, using a clever trick to source a larger turbocharger with the goal of nearly doubling the car's horsepower for a net cost of just $200. Can this neglected engine handle massive boost, or will this budget build end in disaster? Tune in to watch the transformation from junker to sleeper.
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We Rebuilt A Wrecked Tacoma In 24 Hours... Then Took It Overlanding
The Goonzquad brothers take on an ambitious new project: transforming a wrecked Toyota Tacoma into the ultimate overlanding rig. With a strict three-day deadline, they race against the clock to repair major front-end damage, install a heavy-duty lift kit, and outfit the truck for adventure. If they finish in time, the plan is to drive it straight from the shop to a rugged mountain peak for an immediate shakedown run. Will the build survive the steep climb? Tune in for the intense build process, a massive channel announcement, and a surprise acquisition that elevates their camping setup.
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Marks 110 V8 Project Part 4
Join Mike for a frustrating day in the workshop as progress stalls on the V8 Land Rover Defender project. It's a classic case of 'trying to fit ten pounds of stuff in a five-pound bag' as components meant for different vehicles refuse to cooperate. Mike battles a transmission cooler interfering with steering pipes and a fuel system install halted by a missing essential part. But the biggest looming disaster is underneath the truck: will the owner's plan to retro-fit a diesel exhaust onto a V8 engine result in an un-drivable, deafening monster? Watch to see the sheer amount of fabrication, heat shielding, and problem-solving required just to get the basics to fit.
▶ Find on YouTubeThe Worst Car + Road Trip Pairing In History...
A car enthusiast finds his dream lightweight sports car—a base model Lotus Elise—and decides to drive it eight hours home during a January gap in the weather. Despite an ominous mechanical warning shot just before pickup, he hits the road. But when clear skies abruptly turn into a severe blizzard, the 2,000-pound vehicle transforms into "ice skates," leading to a terrifying, freezing journey that foreshadows a deeply frustrating whole ownership experience.
▶ Find on YouTubeParts From Brokenrover.com
Mike steps away from the heavy machinery to showcase some ingenious upgrades for your Land Rover, courtesy of his friend Jeremy's 3D printer. From a clever fix for pesky door cards to a must-have accessory for campers who hate bugs, these little gadgets make a big difference. But the real excitement is a prototype engine part that promises to be stronger and cheaper than the expensive alternatives. Has technology finally outsmarted Mike's hammers? Tune in to find out.
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I Get A Double Surprise When Blue 512 Bbi Comes To Assist My Barn Find Ferrari
After realizing he completely botched his Ferrari BBI brake rebuild in the previous episode, Scott calls for backup. His friend Andrew arrives with his own stunning, newly retrimmed BBI to serve as a reference point. However, the day takes a thrilling turn when Andrew surprises Scott with the keys, allowing him to finally experience his first-ever drive in a BBI. Back at the garage, an old magazine article reveals an unbelievable historical connection between their two specific cars, before a close inspection confirms the painful reality of Scott's mechanical mistakes.
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What Happens When 2 Cars Have The Same Vin? Automotive Lawyer Explains...
What happens when the vehicle you just legally bought from a dealership turns out to be hot? A seasoned lemon law attorney takes the Vinwiki stage to expose the terrifying and surprisingly common world of "VIN cloning." He shares shocking stories from his 34 years of practice, including a limo driver whose new luxury sedan was seized by police in his own driveway, and a buyer of a brand-new, six-figure supercar who discovered an unsettling secret hidden beneath the windshield glass. Tune in to hear how sophisticated thieves are fooling major dealerships and learn the critical steps you must take to ensure your dream car isn't actually a legal nightmare waiting to happen.
▶ Find on YouTubeRepairing A Crashed VW Caddy Van From Saving Salvage
Chris and Rob step in to help out fellow YouTuber Dean from Saving Salvage with his recently acquired Ford Transit Connect. What started as a simple request to just "get the doors to fit" quickly reveals itself to be serious structural damage along the entire driver's side. The duo must reverse the van onto the frame machine to tackle crushed pillars, twisted hinges, and a B-post that suggests the van might have taken a harder hit than anyone realized. Watch as they undertake heavy-duty pulling, metal manipulation, and the painstaking, repetitive process of aligning replacement doors against broken internal mechanisms. Can they get the bodywork straight before the intense workshop heat wears them down?
▶ Find on YouTubeMy Mechanic Refused To Fix My $90,000 Supercharged Cadillac Escalade Truck For A Really Sad Reason
Hoovey's unchecked Cadillac Escalade buying spree faces a major hurdle. He brings an incredibly rare, $90,000-when-new, supercharged Escalade 'XS500' to the Car Wizard for what turns out to be a very emotional final inspection. The Wizard uncovers the mechanical reality hidden beneath the rare body kit of the high-mileage truck before delivering some devastating news about the future of Hoovie's Garage repairs. Later, back in Kansas, Hoovey reveals that his Escalade collection has propagated yet again with two stunning new additions, including an unbelievable low-mileage 'holy grail' find that you have to see to believe.
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I Bought A Twin Turbo Porsche At Auction With An "engine Knock" (they Were Wrong)
YouTuber Sam takes a gamble on two troubled German auction cars: a repossessed Porsche Macan S that sounds awful and is making terrifying knocking noises, and a backlot Audi S3 plagued by persistent misfires on startup. Armed with diagnostic tools ranging from a budget $40 dongle to a professional-grade tablet dubbed "the one," Sam attempts to diagnose these complex mechanical issues without resorting to expensive dealership visits. Will the Audi's elusive misfire turn out to be a major engine disaster, and can the Porsche's violent bucking be cured without a complete teardown? Tune in to see Sam navigate complex timing codes, hidden computer adaptations, and messy fluid changes in an attempt to save thousands and flip these broken vehicles for a profit.
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The Sketchiest Road Trip Of Matt's Life! Can We Fix The Corvair To Push The Broken Truck?
A Vinwiki guest host shares a story of youthful mechanical hubris involving a cross-country recovery mission. The goal: fly to Illinois, pick up a sight-unseen '75 Chevy truck, build a tow bar, and drag a Corvair thousands of miles back to Utah. The problem: the truck is a rusty disaster with a severe oil leak that is rapidly destroying the clutch. With zero budget for repairs and the Rocky Mountains looming, the truck's transmission begins to fail, forcing them to attempt a desperate and highly unconventional strategy just to make it over the towering peaks.
▶ Find on YouTubeThe Ferrari Nobody Wanted: From Total Disaster To Le Mans 24h
With just eight hours until he's due to depart for a road trip to Le Mans, Scott faces a major crisis: his chosen Ferrari won't start. A quick inventory of his garage reveals that every single backup car is either in pieces, mid-engine rebuild, or completely impractical for the rainy weather. It's a frantic race against the clock to get the Ferrari running, perform essential last-minute repairs—including a tricky door lock modification—and squeeze packing into the tight cabin. Despite finally hitting the road, a persistent and mysterious electrical drain threatens the entire adventure. Will the Ferrari survive the journey to the iconic French race and back, or will the gremlins leave Scott stranded at the campsite?
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Fixing Serious Frame Damage On A 2023 Ford Expedition King Ranch!!
On this episode, vTuned takes on a 2023 Ford Expedition King Ranch that looks pristine from the front but hides devastating frame damage on the driver's side. The team faces the unique challenge of repairing a crushed aluminum rocker panel, requiring extensive teardowns and heavy-duty frame machine pulls. As they battle to reshape the metal, they discover the impact has also mysteriously shifted the entire front end of the truck. Watch to see the specialized riveting and gluing process used on modern Fords and find out if they can manage to realign the twisted body gaps.
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Marks 110 V8 Project Part 6
The project car finally breathes life as the engine fires up, but Mike has stepped back to let wiring expert Jeff tackle a daunting electrical nightmare in the workshop. It’s high-stakes "3D Sudoku" with wires everywhere, made even more challenging by the fact that Jeff is colorblind. Can they decipher the confusing diagrams and jury-rig the gear shift interlock just enough for Mike to finally drive it home?
▶ Find on YouTubeA Tree Destroyed My Latest Cheap Supercar Before I Could Show You...
Vinwiki's Guest Host reveals the previously untold story of securing an incredibly cheap, flood-damaged McLaren 570GT as part of a massive salvage vehicle estate deal. Surprisingly, the striking purple supercar becomes a reliable daily driver for the whole family, including his 11-year-old son. But the ownership experience takes a turn for the worse when a routine attempt to clear electronic gremlins leads to a catastrophic lockout, sealing the disconnected battery inside the frunk with no electronic way to open it. Tune in to see the desperate, unconventional measures taken to break back into the car and the unfortunate act of nature that struck just as it was time to sell.
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I Spent $12,000 Fixing My Cheap Lotus Esprit Supercar, Then It Immediately Broke Again!
After six months of waiting and a pricey transmission rebuild, the moment of truth arrives for Hoovie's bargain-basement Lotus Esprit V8. The engine reinstallation process begins with optimism, but as anyone familiar with old British cars knows, trouble is never far away. While waiting for the final touches, Hoovie explores April's loud new "Fast and Furious" style Mitsubishi Eclipse and revives a classic Ford farm truck that hasn't moved in a year. When the Lotus is finally ready for its first test drive, it runs smoothly—right up until a brand new, smoking disaster forces a quick retreat to the shop.
▶ Watch on YouTubeWe Got Into A Big Fight!
It’s a scorcher at the workshop, but the extreme heat doesn't stop the banter for Ricky and the Guys. The team recounts a chaotic weekend supporting Mitch at his boxing match, a night featuring too many "Buzz Balls," pub bans, and some questionable decisions near railway tracks. Back in the garage, they provide updates on serious hardware, including a full V10 engine build, a track-prepped wagon, and a Lamborghini gearbox that needs "major surgery" after an impact. Finally, things get loud when some very special twin-turbo supercars are called up for school prom duty.
▶ Find on YouTube18 Years Later... This Rx7 Is Finally Coming Together
Jack dives back into the most "blasphemous" RX7 project on the planet, aiming to make Brian's 18-year dream a reality by swapping the rotary engine for a 2JZ. However, fitting the massive new powerplant is proving to be a logistical nightmare. Jack and Brian must break out the cutting tools and slice into the car's frame rails just to make room. The biggest hurdle is the steering rack clearance, leading to extensive custom fabrication of mounts and an impromptu junkyard run for a surprising electric steering solution from an unlikely donor car. See the metalwork unfold as they fight to get this custom beast assembled.
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Why Does This Audi R8 Refuse To Start?
It's a hot Friday in the workshop, and Ricky and the team are facing a silent silver Audi R8 that absolutely refuses to crank. Ricky starts with supreme confidence, claiming he knows exactly what the issue is before even touching the car, betting on a common water ingress issue. But as the banter flows, hay fever flares up, and the multi-meters come out, his initial theory runs dry. Join the guys amidst the usual swearing and workshop chaos as they tear into the Audi's interior, moving from cocky guesses to deep electrical tracing trying to locate the hidden gremlin keeping this V8 beast dormant.
▶ Watch on YouTubeMarks 110 V8 Project Part 7 Final
Join Mike and Jeff as they battle to wrap up a long-running Land Rover project. After a grueling four-hour struggle fabricating a custom bracket just to get the shifter working, they turn their attention to installing a fancy, expensive custom stainless exhaust system. But things rarely go smoothly, and they soon discover a significant fitment gap. Furthermore, a dangerous electrical gremlin is revealed, and plans for suspension upgrades are derailed by missing axle hardware. With the engine finally running, is this truck actually ready to leave the shop?
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