Sunday
A Simple Method Of Adjusting The Adwest Worm
Mike is back in the workshop focusing on the intricate assembly of a steering worm gear. Putting aside the 'by the book' method, he demonstrates a clever custom tool he fabricated from a universal joint and some scrap tubing to achieve the perfect setting. Watch as he navigates imperial measurements, adjusts the bearing preload by feel, and secures the locking nut in preparation for the shaft installation.
▶ Find on YouTubeFixing My Cheap Broken Range Rover Sport With Parts Missing
Chris and Rob pull the Range Rover Sport back into the workshop, but the project hits immediate hurdles with a mysterious battery drain and some shocking paint defects bubbling up on the bonnet. The duo is forced to strip the vehicle's front end completely to retrofit essential missing ducting and crash bars sourced from a local breaker. It is a race against time as they tackle wiring repairs, stubborn seized side steps, and a challenging brake bleeding process that points to deeper ABS issues. With the bumper back on but the paintwork looking like '50 shades of grey,' can they clear the diagnostic fault codes and get the car ready for the road?
▶ Find on YouTubeI Saved The First Lexus V8 Sport Coupe From The Junkers, Then A Personal Tragedy Changed Everything.
Hoovie secures a 1995 Lexus SC400, a former $50,000 luxury icon complete with the quintessential 'Gold Package,' for a suspiciously low price. Although the car boasts low miles and a pristine exterior, it has been sitting neglected for decades. The drive to the shop is a gamble, as the original 30-year-old timing belt threatens to turn the engine into a ticking time bomb. Hoovie teams up with the Car Wizard to unearth the mechanical realities hiding beneath the pearl white paint and rodent evidence. Just as the car is restored to its former glory, the video takes a sudden, heartbreaking turn involving a personal tragedy and a major announcement about the future of Hoovie's Garage.
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Assembling The Steering Box And Test
Join Mike in the workshop as he tackles the intricate reassembly of a steering box, sharing a unique, non-textbook trick for perfectly aligning the rack teeth. Watch as he demonstrates the importance of proper seal preparation and reveals a special homemade tool designed to make installing difficult clips a breeze. Finally, the rebuilt unit faces the ultimate challenge on the test bench to ensure the backlash is negligible and the pressure holds true.
▶ Find on YouTubeChanging The Script On The R33...
A Vinwiki Guest Host shares his history with the Nissan Skyline, starting with a legally questionable R33 GTST during his Army service before upgrading to his dream R33 GTR. After meticulously dialing in the perfect exhaust note and enjoying the legendary RB26 engine, he decides to sell the car to a buyer flying in from out of state. However, the deal goes up in smoke—literally—when a mechanical failure causes the car to catch fire during the final test drive. Watch to hear the story of the most awkward test drive ever and find out if the Skyline was able to be saved.
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Attempting To Repair The Scrap Engine In My Wrecked Bentley
Chris purchases a salvage Bentley Bentayga for a fraction of its original price, hoping for a quick and profitable flip. However, what starts as a simple suspension repair quickly spirals into a mechanical catastrophe when suspicious plastic fragments are discovered in the oil sump. The situation goes from bad to worse as the massive W12 engine must be pulled from the car for a complex timing chain investigation. To top it off, a clumsy mistake sees a loose washer vanish deep inside the engine block during the teardown. With costs mounting and a missing part potentially waiting to destroy their hard work, the team races to rebuild the motor. Will this budget restoration be a success, or has Chris bought a worthless wreck?
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Full Stripdown Of This Broken VW Golf R/audi S3 Ea888 Engine!...
Dean's Golf R Mark 7.5 is in trouble! After discovering its engine is totally knackered, Dean embarks on a mission to revive it. Can he Frankenstein a working engine from two broken ones, or will he be forced to shell out for a replacement? Watch as he tears down a second engine, hunting for salvageable parts. Will he succeed in his ambitious rebuild, or will this project car become a money pit? Plus, Dean has a Golf R 6 up for grabs! Find out how to win it!
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Farm Update + Major Setback On The Rolls Royce Build
The Goonzquad crew tackles a massive rebuild of their wrecked Rolls-Royce! Watch as they journey from welding in a new shock tower with some professional help to transforming a truck into the ultimate construction vehicle for their upcoming barn-dominium project. But will their efforts be in vain? Electrical gremlins and a potentially fried computer threaten to derail the entire operation. See if they can get the V12 beast roaring or if it will become an expensive paperweight. Plus, a Senna update!
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How Did Our Car Storage Cause A Divorce?
Vinwiki's Guest Host shares a story from his time managing a storage facility near the Nürburgring, where a wealthy Russian client began storing an impressive fleet of hypercars. Matters get complicated when the client frantically asks to hide his collection, admitting he has been deceiving his wife about the cars he supposedly sold. Tune in to see how a chance photograph and an ill-timed uncover threaten to blow the lid off his secret and land him in hot water.
▶ Find on YouTubeRepairing A Crash Damaged BMW X1 Hybrid Will It Run?
Join Chris and Rob in a frantic dash to get their crash-damaged BMW hybrid ready for the paint shop. With a coding specialist merely an hour away, the duo scrambles to install a new pyro fuse, starter relay, and cooling system in hopes of finally hearing the engine roar. However, the project takes a hit when a slip-up with a fragile thermostat threatens to derail their tight schedule. Will a last-minute parts run be enough to get the car moving under its own power? Plus, don't miss an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a massive vehicle recycling facility as the team hunts for elusive components and teases a secret upcoming build.
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If I Can Fix This Flooded $80,000 Porsche, I Can Keep It
Tavarish accepts a high-stakes challenge: he has been gifted a 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S that was fully submerged during Hurricane Ian, but he can only keep the car if he manages to fix it. With a goal to get the engine running in just one weekend, he and Max Speed Mike dive into the salty aftermath, discovering rusted turbos, water-filled exhausts, and catastrophic electrical corrosion. Watch as Tavarish attempts to salvage the flooded engine and fried computers using everything from vinegar to spare parts—will it be enough to bring this drowned Porsche back to life?
▶ Watch on YouTubeWhy Did This Lamborghini Gearbox Fail?
Ricky returns to the workshop to help Matt tackle a complex transmission issue on the project car. With the engine misfires sorted, the focus shifts to a gearbox that refuses to play ball in first gear. The guys perform a forensic teardown, stripping the unit piece by piece to locate a suspected internal failure. Will the investigation confirm their theory about a broken detent spring, or is there more damage lurking inside? Amidst the mechanical surgery, the team shares updates on upcoming track days and roasts Mitch about his surprising new hobby in the ring.
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This Was When Matt Knew He Found The Goat Car Wife!
After missing out on a rare 1961 Corvair Survivor Wagon, a Vinwiki Guest Host receives the ultimate surprise from his wife: a plane ticket to Montana to pick it up. However, the ambitious 700-mile maiden voyage quickly turns into a nightmare in the desolate Wyoming wilderness. When a catastrophic engine failure leaves the couple stranded with no spare parts, no cell service, and ancient tires, the host must rely on a stranger's kindness and some shocking roadside improvisation to get the car moving. Watch to see if this desperate mechanical surgery is enough to battle the elements and a dying starter to bring the classic Chevy home.
▶ Watch on YouTubeDebra’s Heater Will Not Work In The Cold. What's The Problem?
Join Mike as he battles sub-zero temperatures to solve a baffling issue with Deborah's camper heater. Despite running perfectly on the vice, the unit refuses to reach full temperature when installed in the field. Mike sets up a control experiment using his own heater to test for memory retention, blocked breathers, and faulty electronics. He systematically swaps out motherboards and controllers between the two units to isolate the problem. Tune in to see if the issue lies in the hardware, the extreme weather, or something completely unexpected.
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Top 10 Vinwiki Stories Of 2018
In this compilation of the best stories from 2018, Ed Bolian takes a look back at a pivotal year for Vinwiki, highlighted by the introduction of Rob "Rabbit" Pitts. The episode features a collection of insane automotive adventures, including Ed's high-speed pursuit of a stolen rental Lamborghini that leads to a 3 A.M. confrontation at a chop shop. Rob Pitts shares his "Greatest Hits," ranging from discovering a pharmacy's worth of narcotics hidden inside a CarMax trade-in to unwittingly purchasing a show truck built by a major drug kingpin. Other segments explore the temptation of purchasing a flood-damaged Bugatti Veyron, a stranger handing over the keys to an 800-horsepower Supra, and the intricacies of avoiding sophisticated six-figure scams on Craigslist and eBay. Tune in for a masterclass in automotive negotiation, investigation, and the art of the deal.
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Why It's A Terrible Idea To Buy A Super Cheap Tesla Model X, Even As Prices Plummet!
Hoovie takes a gamble on the cheapest Tesla Model X in the country, picking up a high-mileage 2017 unit for just $17,000. It comes loaded with lifetime Full Self-Driving, but the aging tech and sensors might be more trouble than they are worth. Join Hoovie as he navigates the quirks of the glitchy infotainment system, tests whether the Falcon Wing doors will crush him or his other cars, and attempts a hands-free drive to the Barrett-Jackson auction. Will this depreciated EV prove to be a bargain, or is the computer ready to crash for good?
▶ Watch on YouTubeWhat Destroyed This Audi R8 V10 Engine & Gearbox?
In this episode, Ricky and the Guys investigate a catastrophic mechanical failure on an Audi R8 that has left the owner tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket. What began as a routine aftermarket clutch upgrade spirals into a horror story involving a seized engine and a rejected insurance claim. Ricky strips down the gearbox to reveal the shocking extent of the internal damage caused by a manufacturing error and debatable advice to 'bed in' the new parts. Join the team as they inspect melted bearings, stripped gears, and burnt synchros to determine just how deep the destruction goes.
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I'm Done Buying From Them... So I Went Hybrid With The Anker Solix E10
Following a brutal hurricane season and facing rising energy costs in Florida, Sam decides to take control of his home's power supply. In this episode, he unveils the installation of the Anker Sollex E10, a whole-home hybrid battery backup system designed to keep the lights on when the grid goes down. But simply installing it isn't enough; Sam decides to push the system to its absolute limits in a massive stress test. Will the batteries hold up while simultaneously running central air conditioning, charging a Tesla, baking cookies, and powering a vintage Ferrari racing simulator? Tune in to see the results and learn how Sam plans to turn a storm-destroyed shed into a solar power station.
▶ Watch on YouTubeSteering Box Notes And Observations
Join Mike as he cracks open a steering box sent from Montreal, only to discover a destroyed bearing cage and internal gouging. Instead of scrapping the unit, he demonstrates how to salvage the housing with some machine shop magic. This episode delves into the intricacies of Land Rover steering components, comparing Discovery 2 worms against Defender parts to see if they are interchangeable. Mike also reveals a custom tool made from a transfer case shaft and prepares to show the critical setup process to ensure safe steering.
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