Sunday
The Working Parts Of An Lt230 Transfer Box
Join Mike as he strips down a Land Rover LT230 transfer case to its bare essentials for a fascinating lesson in automotive engineering. Without the casing hiding the action, witness exactly how power is transferred through high and low range gears and understand the crucial role of the center differential. Mike uses practical demonstrations to demystify how the diff balances power and shows precisely what happens mechanially when you engage the locks. If you're planning a rebuild, this episode is essential viewing, as Mike reveals a critical, potentially expensive pitfall regarding mismatched internal components that catches many mechanics out.
▶ Find on YouTubeRebuilding An Abandoned Fiesta R/s Turbo In A Home Garage
Chris is back in the new workshop to tackle the Ford Fiesta project which arrived in pieces. A deep clean under the hood and some professional refurbishment for the wheels reveal that this car might actually be solid beneath the surface. But when attention turns to reassembling the engine bay, Chris hits a major roadblock and realizes the puzzle might be missing vital pieces. Will he even have enough parts to get it to turn over? Plus, a look at some stunning inherited vintage motorbikes.
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I Built My Dream Backyard
Mat and the team embark on their biggest garden transformation yet, finally tackling the massive unused horse training area to create a versatile new space. Back in the garage, the pressure is on as Mat fights a bureaucratic battle with Porsche to reinstate the voided warranty on the yellow GT3 RS, hunting down a mysterious rattle that stands in his way. Meanwhile, disaster strikes Liam's pink Audi R8, forcing an emergency engine-out operation with Ricky from RE Performance to diagnose a catastrophic loss of compression. Tune in for high-stakes mechanics and a major garden reveal.
▶ Watch on YouTubeRebuilding The Cheap Lamborghini I Abandoned 8 Years Ago
Tavarish brings another neglected vehicle into the shop, optimistic that this budget buy will be a straightforward fix. But as soon as the tools come out and he starts investigating, he uncovers evidence of some truly shocking previous repairs and hidden damage. Will he be able to save this car, or has he finally bitten off more than he can chew? Tune in to see the surprising discoveries.
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This Ice Road Trucker Changed My Life!
Join a Vinwiki guest host as he teams up with Ed Bolian for an arctic adventure, taking modified Porsches to tackle the notorious 500-mile ice road to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. While they initially use CB radios to charm the local long-haulers, the real terror begins when the host accepts an impromptu invitation for a ride-along in an 18-wheeler. Buckle up—or don't, because he's told there are no seatbelts—for a terrifying journey with an eccentric veteran trucker who prefers high speeds, performing dangerous maneuvers on icy bridges, and staring at his passenger instead of the perilous drop-offs ahead. It's a wild, firsthand look into a frozen world where the motto is, "We die like men."
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I Rebuilt A Destroyed Lamborghini Aventador Sv In 8 Weeks
Chris has gambled his life savings on a wrecked Lamborghini Aventador SV that currently sounds like it's chewing rocks. Before addressing the terrifying drivetrain issues that could cost a fortune, the team strips the supercar down for a complete respray back to its original orange glory. It's a massive reassembly job filled with bespoke mechanical fixes, backordered parts, and nerve-wracking moments as fresh paint meets heavy tools. With the car finally looking the part, Chris faces a daunting diagnostic scan revealing over 100 fault codes. Can they clear the dash and get this V12 beast on the road for its maiden voyage, or is there still something catastrophically wrong hidden beneath the immaculate new paint?
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What Does It Take To Be Successful On Car Youtube Today???
At just 22 years old, this Vinwiki guest host has turned a childhood passion into a full-time career with nearly two million followers. But the decade-long journey was far from a joyride. Tune in as he reveals the unfiltered reality behind building an automotive social media empire, from early inspirations watching Shmee150 to facing total discouragement in a city devoid of supercars. Hear how he overcame failures that almost made him quit, the pivotal strategy shift on TikTok that changed everything, and crucial insider advice on monetization, brand deals, and navigating content creation in the age of AI.
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These Car Nerds Investigate The Craziest & Most Obscure Stories...
Join a long-time Vinwiki guest host as he reflects on nine years of sharing viral car stories and reveals his next big project. Teaming up with fellow historian Alan Galbrath, they are launching "Autoobscura," a podcast dedicated to the deepest corners of automotive geekdom. Moving beyond the repetitive tales found on social media, this new venture promises to unearth the weirdest facts, forgotten crimes, and intricate minutia that true car nerds crave. Tune in to hear how they plan to answer the automotive history questions nobody else is even asking.
▶ Find on YouTubeRob Has A Fue Hair Transplant @kslclinic No Joke!
One half of the car-loving duo, Rob, takes a break from the garage for a deeply personal mission. Nerves are high in the early hours as he heads to a clinic for a procedure he's wanted for years. Follow his journey from the initial consultation and the shock of a completely new look, through the ups and downs of the recovery days. The big question is: how will his co-host Chris react when he returns from holiday for the final reveal? Tune in for this life-changing update before they get back to the metal.
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I Bought A £72,000 2025 Brand New Crashed Audi Rs3!...
Dean takes a massive gamble buying a brand new, heavily crashed 2025 facelift Audi RS3 after the previous owner's insurance claim was rejected due to bald tires. After letting the car sit for two months, today is the day he tries to get it running and move it into the workshop. However, he immediately faces major hurdles, including a completely dry engine that refuses to hold oil and advanced vehicle security software locking him out. Can Dean patch up the catastrophic leaks and overcome the electronic blocks to discover the true extent of the damage hidden underneath the bodywork?
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My Failed Attempt To Buy The Pain & Gain Diablo...
Join a Vinwiki guest host as he details his arduous journey into exotic car ownership. Before finally taking the keys to Ed Bolian's legendary "Yakuza SV" Lamborghini, Matt had to navigate a minefield of seemingly affordable dream cars that turned out to be mechanical nightmares. Tune in to witness the shocking defects hidden behind shiny paint jobs—from a Ferrari with a literally fiery past to a gorgeous Diablo Roadster hiding horrific repair secrets—and learn why buying the cheapest exotic on the market is often a very expensive mistake.
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Eric’s Lt77 Lt230 Parts And Machining The Input Gear
Rain stops play in Quebec, forcing Mike indoors to tackle a massive delivery from transmission specialists, Ashcroft. It feels like Christmas as he unboxes a treasure trove of essential components and unexpected upgrades for his LT230 and LT77 gearbox rebuilds. But among the shiny new parts, a critical absence is discovered that threatens to stall the entire operation. Mike needs a solution fast—will a trip to see JP get the project back on track?
▶ Find on YouTubeEd VS Cleetus In The New England 900!
Vinwiki's Ed Bolian steps out of the showroom and onto the circle track for a wheel-to-wheel endurance race hosted by Cletus McFarland. Driving an ill-fated green Crown Victoria with zero practice, Ed faces a chaotic field of cars piloted by professional drifters, fellow YouTubers Matt Farah and Zack Klapman, and even 80-year-old NASCAR legend Richard Childress. In an event where contact is encouraged and vital equipment fails early, tune in to see if Ed can navigate the absolute bedlam, avoid taking out a national racing treasure, and manage to bring his battered sedan home in one piece.
▶ Find on YouTubeWe Had To Get This Broken Engine Out Fast! Ft. @matarmstrongmk2
Liam has seriously broken his Audi R8 and brought it to Ricky's workshop for a miracle. Ricky already has a strong theory that Liam's questionable aftermarket modifications are the culprit behind the V10's failure. The team busts out some impressive new workshop gear to extract the massive engine in record time, amid plenty of banter about Liam's lack of mechanical skills. The real drama unfolds a week later during the forensic teardown. Watch as Ricky cracks open the engine to reveal the shocking truth hidden inside: is it a total write-off, or did Liam manage a best-case scenario escape?
▶ Find on YouTubeWith The Car Wizard Gone, My Collection Is Totally Falling Apart! (30 Broken Cars)
With his long-time mechanic, the Car Wizard, having officially moved away, Hoovey is left defenseless right as a blistering Kansas heatwave triggers a simultaneous meltdown across his entire automotive fleet. Facing a staggering list of over 20 broken vehicles—with issues ranging from exploded convertible hydraulics and vapor-locking classics to completely dead air conditioning—he desperately takes his leaky, widebody Porsche 911 to new mechanics, the "Car Ninjas," hoping for a miracle. A tour of the garage reveals the extent of the disaster, but just when it seems one car might be saved, the few vehicles Hoovey thought were reliable stage a catastrophic mutiny.
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We Finally Started Our Abandoned Mk4 Supra
The Goonzquad brothers dive back into their recently acquired abandoned MK4 Supra to see if it still has life after sitting for years. After battling initial fuel pressure issues and discovering major leaks caused by old ethanol, they finally manage to fire up the legendary JDM machine. A revealing phone call to the previous mechanic uncovers the car's tortured history in drift events and police impounds, while a critical oil check presents some worryingly metallic results. A thrilling first test drive proves the right-hand drive beast still has spirit, but a sudden roadside breakdown forces a major decision. Will they attempt a quick fix, or will a visiting Supra expert convince them to commit to an insanely expensive, fully-built 2JZ transformation?
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If We Miss This, The Entire Build Could Be Ruined
Join Jack on this episode of JackBuilt as progress continues on the 2JZ-swapped RX-7. Jack and Brian focus on getting the driver's environment set up, test-fitting the new Corbeau race seats, and tackling the installation of the DCT shifter. They also break out the cutting tools to modify the floorpan for a massive new exhaust system. However, things get complicated under the hood when a significant clearance issue arises between the intake manifold and the brake booster, forcing the team to hunt for an unconventional solution.
▶ Watch on YouTubeFerrari Refused To Help, So I Spent Insane Money To Rebuild It
In this action-packed episode, Scott receives a massive surprise at the workshop when a special guest arrives from across the pond to aid in the restoration of the abandoned Ferrari BBI. The duo takes a detour to inspect Scott's controversial "Rat Rod" Testarossa—will the guest approve of the polarizing build? Later, the pressure is on as Scott performs delicate surgery on the BBI engine bay, installing incredibly expensive custom-fabricated parts where there is absolutely no room for error. Plus, the team steps out of the garage for some unique three-wheeled driving experiences in the Cotswolds and an unforgettable night backstage with a bona fide rock legend.
▶ Find on YouTubePressure Testing An Lt230 With A Rare Leak!
Mike thinks he has finished building a transfer case, but a final smoke test reveals a baffling issue. There is a persistent leak coming from a tiny component that he has never seen fail before. The situation gets complicated when the standard fix ends up causing the diff lock to seize completely. Mike must use a new diagnostic tool and some clever engineering ingenuity to solve a problem where sealing the leak might just break the gearbox.
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