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In Part 2 we fit the new shock absorber, spring and the drop link to the Vauxhall Astra Van. I also have a rant.
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@Phil-1969 5 лет назад

Evening Mart I’ve put some of my blood pressure tablets in the post Cheers Phil

@notmanynamesleft 5 лет назад

Lol 😂

@andycousins5016 5 лет назад

At last a rant video happy days , keep up the suberb videos .burt

@cabdriveruk 5 лет назад

Great video Martin. I have used spring compressors for years just 2 ! the people who moan about them have probably never even tackled the job themselves. You carry on doing the job how you want to do it Martin and like you say if they don't like it don't watch simple. Cheers, Jeff.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Exactly Jeff, Someone like you knows what I am doing as you have the experience, These fools don't.

@ollyhamilton5538 5 лет назад

Great video as always Martin, pay no attention to those who think they know best, as they usually don’t.

@theeviloneohyes 5 лет назад

positively one of the best well presented rants , top marks there my man ........

@terryatkinson899 5 лет назад

I use 2 spring compressors because it's all I have. I am wary of spring's and take care when I do them.

@adrianmassey6673 5 лет назад

The Internet's full of keyboard warrior armchair experts. Keep up the great content!

@MegaDirtyberty 5 лет назад

Yes, the internets are full of em. I often wonder why they bother to make the comments, likely to make themselves feel important.

@markharris7662 5 лет назад

Loved your rant. Keep them coming. Guys like you give us confidence or knowledge to do our own cars and save on garage bills. Bless you.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@Mand6619 5 лет назад

A job well done. 👏👏 nice to see the Lancaster bomber thankyou 😊

@lennonpolo 2 года назад

This is real life obstacles, the best kind to learn from! Love the content you produce!

@retrorestore 2 года назад

Thanks bud.

@BOXTERS32 5 лет назад

love the old school charm..a great video from a guy who has hands on experience.Keep up the great videos

@andrewwoodward6560 5 лет назад

These videos are great! Thanks so much Martin.

@markvickers4189 5 лет назад

I enjoyed watching this one with your little rant . Fact you had me giggling all the way through . Its been a long time since I have done one and yours went well , plus you showed everything clearly . Keep them coming , I need something to put a smile on my face now that I have finally had op about a month ago and have another six week before I can put foot to ground . So keep doing what you are doing .

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Hope you recover soon mark.

@markvickers4189 5 лет назад

thanks

@Nick41622 5 лет назад

You are absolutely right Martin I have used these spring compressors before they are great tools & are absolutely safe if used as directed. love your videos.

@patrickmcgivern9686 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the video Martin and I appreciate your efforts. I have learned a lot from your videos, I admire your ability to take on a wide range of tasks and I understand your point that some of your videos may not be the official way to do things but they show how you do it....and how you manage to overcome problems by thinking outside the box when it is required. You also helpfully leave bits in where some things go wrong. That is how we learn.....anyone who claims to be perfect and not make mistakes is only demonstrating they are a fool. You are down to earth with a wealth of knowledge and thanks for sharing it for the benefit of so many others!!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Patrick

@RayProctorHerts 5 лет назад

Great video Martin, thanks for loading it up. I really enjoy all your videos and you have inspired me to have a go at fixing up lawnmowers. Funnily enough, it was something i considered about 20 years ago, but other things happened, so it didnt move forward. I bought a Hayter Harrier 48 in about 1985 brand new, and ive always serviced it myself, and its done plently of hard workin its life, and it's still going strong, so i should be ok. I just don't have much space in my shed to store tools and parts. Also, I'm not too sure where i can find any machines, but i will keep an eye out more closely now. Just wanted tonsay thank you for your inspirational videos. Thanks.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Check Facebook Marketplace Ray, we get loads from there

@chrisryan3445 5 лет назад

Nice work mate, love a DIY video on car repairs. Don't worry about the armchair experts who have never lifted a spanner in their lives. They are not worth your time and effort, keep on doing what you are doing because we enjoy your videos.

@brer007 5 лет назад

Martin great vids as usual dont let the buggers grind you down just keep up the great work

@edmarkham2632 5 лет назад

You did a great job. Thanks for lesson.

@paulyh4531 5 лет назад

Love it , love the rants , trouble is hardly anyone will know anything about cars going forward as they just take em to the garage and get ripped off. Least your showing it how I was taught by my old man on the driveway every other Sunday morning when I was growing up. Hence thats how I learnt car stuff. Cheers 👍

@rasmo243 5 лет назад

Nice rant martin i think people forget you are not doing a repair in a workshop with thousands of pounds worth of tools at hand you are doing your own repair on your own drive keep up the good work👍

@jamessheils Год назад

Good man Martin you tell them . Love your videos your saving people a lot of money keep them up jim from dublin Ireland

@mtbelly1972 5 лет назад

wrap it in a blanket and give it a hot water bottle lmao. Health and safety mad people. I've done my springs on my driveway before. you know before you start what the risk are. Great video. keep up the good work. Also didn't see the safety catch on your spring compressors in your other video.

@paulyh4531 5 лет назад

Must be the same special blanket that you pull over yourself when you heard wierd noises at nite , the axe proof blanket eh they must ment that ? 😂😉

@hardworker8030 5 лет назад

Maybe leaving negative comment on tools is a good thing as the designers can see the faults. I have a set of sealey clamps without the safety catch and they are dangerous to use so I'm wondering if sealey had complaints and added the safety catch.

@lesliedickinson198 5 лет назад

There are always 'experts' that dont do these kinds of jobs on their drive etc, I'm in the same boat as you and you work to what you have available and improvise, that's what made the british great for solving problems and after my rant I approve of your rant lol. Keep up the good work.

@TheJimbradshaw 5 лет назад

I love your rants , keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻

@dougbinckley3079 5 лет назад

I enjoy your channel very much! I can remember when I was 19 now 50 taking the rearend out of a 72 mustang using a chisel and hammer to cut the u-bolts so I could get the differential out/no grinder or even a hack saw.Having proper tools and equipment is nice,but it made me a better mechanic and problem solver later in life. Have a good one and thanks from OHIO,USA

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Good old common sense got the job done. Nice one.

@Boro-Lineman 5 лет назад

Another great video Martin keep it up. I have done a number of springs over the years and done them exactly as you have respect the tools as you do and you dont have problems. You dont need a million pound garage to fix your running gear!!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Exactly Gordon.

@BARION123 5 лет назад

I'm loving the rant lol people dont have a clue sometimes probably never touched a spanner in ther life keep up the good work !!!

@Django44 5 лет назад

I appreciate, Martin, that you don't get the grinder out but instead show how you cope another way. There's a lot to learn from that. As you often say - and it is a lesson taken to heart - "You make do with what you've got." My neighbour farmers are of the same attitude, which is one reason I love to visit with them. Keep up the great work; I think your approach is bang on. (BTW, being in Canada I saw the other Lancaster recently. What a magnificent piece of history! Appreciate your grabbing the camera to catch yours going by.)

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

thanks bud, Yes, I saw that one when it came over here a couple of years ago I think.

@paulbond1666 5 лет назад

I have been a mechanic for over 40 years and that spring was not loaded or under pressure and not dangerous to remove without spring clamps keep up the good work mate. for got say the car was jacked up so the weight of the body was of the spring so too all them trolls keep taking the tablets and leave car mechanics to the pros

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha nice one Paul. Someone who knows what they are talking about.

@Don_ECHOguy 5 лет назад

A very good & interesting repair & also to see how the British cars are hung together. Some viewers just cant help themselves with there comments and you had more than enough holding the car up plus the tire and wheel was also spotted under there. Thx for the bonus Lancaster footage. 👍I am from Canada and one of these rare birds resides in Hamilton, Ontario that still flys and the other in British Columbia which will be taxi driven only.

@lukebull8012 5 лет назад

Don’t let the buggers get you down Martin, easy to get debilitated by fools! Another great video to help others SAVE MONEY ! Well done!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@murdomackay7438 5 лет назад

Excellent stuff a car repair video and a rant, you're spoiling us Martin

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha nice one Murdo

@williamvanleuven2645 5 лет назад

Hey Martin, you are making very clear videos with a lot of explanation. Go on like that!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks bud

@neiltab2079 5 лет назад

Hi mate you tell um, most often these people haven't got a clue all they do is criticise others lol. Keep up the good work mate 👍

@screwitchannel8287 5 лет назад

Been there many times .I just cut those drop links off now and replace them .Last time i didnt have one to put back on and needed the car so built it back up and ran it for a few months before i got round to bolting one on .Its ok though i wasnt in any danger i always wrapped myself in a blanket before leaving the house .Great channel keeping it real .

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@kawasakiman8965 5 лет назад

Oh dear that poor old camera was getting it full blast great rant couldn’t stop laughing loved this keep up the good work

@themidas2006 5 лет назад

Great video and the rant made it all the more entertaining. Keep up the good work, we love you

@mrwill123ful 5 лет назад

You don’t have to explain yourself to us , you do it your way and overcome problems. I’m here to watch your videos as i enjoy and like the way you do stuff. If they don’t like it don’t watch it.

@sbuchan74 5 лет назад

Hiya Martin, been a fan for a long time now. I've seen the same damage from pot holes and also an alloy wheel got destroyed due to pot holes. My main rant is our vehicles have to have an MOT to reach the minimum safe standard to be on our roads, Surely there should be a minimum safety standard for our roads to allow traffic onto them and if your vehicle gets damaged on a road that doesn't meet that standard we should be able to claim for repair costs. Bye the way keep the videos coming All the best Stuart

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Yes Stu, I totally agree. Well said bud.

@henkmensen1500 5 лет назад

Whatever other people say, let them talk, if they know better, let them do it themselves at their own car, if they dare !!! I would not dare because I am not as technical as you, but you have made another beautiful video !!!! Thank you very much Martin and keep it up, whatever others say ...... I love your videos very much ...! Warm greetings from the Netherlands!!!!!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Henk, All the best bud.

@shaunCNH 5 лет назад

I have work as an agricultural engineer for the past 12 years and also worked one family and friends car for the same time. Spring compressors are only dangerous when used incorrectly, I’ve had them slip before but only when using two instead of all three and not taking the time to insure thy are installed correctly and spaced properly on the spring. There is nothing wrong with the way you do things and everyone does things differently and the way that works best for them. I personal like watching your videos and seeing how you do things differently to how I might have thought of doing it and have learned a lot from you. Keep up the great work. Regards Shaun

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Shaun

@brianmackie5479 5 лет назад

Fantastic rant Martin and agree with you 100%,I found the blanket part particularly funny especially coming from professional

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha I wonder if he will comment lol

@wildefox1478 5 лет назад

Great job replacing that strut, I just bought the entire strut and spring assembly already assembled when I replaced a bad strut on our car. Didn't have a spring compressor otherwise I would've assembled it myself. Keep up the good work!

@greglewis8843 5 лет назад

Loved the rant know exactly how you feel it's not easy on a drive you improvise really well Useful for people like me thanks

@martinedington 5 лет назад

Martin you all ways do a good job. don’t let people Wind you up people like you give us the confidence to have a go ourselves all the best

@davidhowlett5040 4 года назад

LISTENING TO 4 MERLINS IN THE LANC EVERY NOW AND AGAIN, MUSIC TO MY EARS !!! ENVY ! !

@xinixxagnix201 5 лет назад

lol Martin, our generation tackle springs like springrolls, 30 years ago we did on the street all kind of car fixes with prehistoric tools xD, keep on going strong Mart!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@danielcopp6773 5 лет назад

Thanks Martin, great vid, I've no worries about your abilities/safety practices!! Ignore the idiots!! Love your videos!!

@mercedes_and_more 5 лет назад

Martin, as ever a great video. My old Mondeo went through a couple of springs and whilst I had compressor clamps I didn't feel confident. Luckily I have an excellent local garage who did the tricky bit and I did the expensive bit of stripping and replacing the strut in and out of the car. I guess what I am saying is you work to your own levels of confidence, knowledge and/or experience but you definitely don't criticise someone else who know what they are doing. It was so refreshing to see someone saying it as it is and not pandering to idiots. I have had the same comments levelled at me about some of my videos. As I always remind people, if you don't like it don't watch or better still make a video yourself showing us how brilliant you are - of course they never do as they are talking out of their arse! Keep up the good work buddy 👍👍👍

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud.

@tomgilbert3890 5 лет назад

Great job Martin been using them type of Spring clamps for over 10 years now never had one issue keep up the good work

@kieransrepairgroup2617 4 года назад

A new subscriber - I enjoy watching your videos because it is exactly like me working on my car in my driveway, Not everyone has the right gear they need to get things done, you have to use what you have at hand, nice rant Martin get them told.

@stevek3036 5 лет назад

Valid points about how you assessed the job and what risks were involved and to me it was oh so clear that the spring was not under compression when it was removed. You also made mention of the risks before and during the job but some people are deaf to the monologue given as they have a pre-disposition to find fault. Nice to have a rant every now and then though, gives us a lift to crack on with the job. More videos please

@ShedTV 5 лет назад

Don't take any notice Martin, keep doing what you do; there are 38,000 of us enjoying your videos.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

thanks bud

@puffyjet 5 лет назад

Hi martin thanks for the other eagerly awaited second part i really enjoyed it and as always a good honest account of what you have done. Regarding your spring clamps i used a real crappy pair made out of what looked like cast iron i used the for years and they never let me down. Also i wish i had a dad likeyou to help me with my cars, but thats what good dads do. And my last comment is thanks for showing us the lancaster bomber it brought back memories to me as i was a rear gunner on a milk float in london in the 70 s lol best wishes to all including barney and bison cheers Kevbo

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers Kevbo

@jozsefkaszas4665 5 лет назад

Dear friend. In the 60s, I read a report in a CCCP newspaper about an atomic icebreaker review that their scientists have found to be better than they used to be after 6 years of use! I hope that this would not be the case for the used road components on the island. Thanks a lot for the good advice and spectacular video, I wish you more good work with maximum respect. Always enjoy being with you at work!

@user-ml9bg2ns7g 5 лет назад

I find it really funny when what you want to say comes out muddled up but dont take that the wrong way i really enjoy it and your content Great content mate

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

I do that a lot lol

@user-ml9bg2ns7g 5 лет назад

retrorestore i have watched loads of your videos and yeah you do it a lot but its really comical Top man

@irons8857 5 лет назад

Keep up the good work don't let the negativity get to you. I've learnt a lot watching your vids lee them coming 👍🏻

@teecee90 5 лет назад

Well said - good for you Martin...!

@alanross2790 5 лет назад

Perfectly serviceable spring , nothing wrong with reusing it. Good job and don't let the buggers grind you down.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Alan

@skjerk 5 лет назад

Keep ranting! It's hilarious :-D

@davidvickers9029 5 лет назад

nice one Martin, just keep doing what you're doing.

@alexmacleod3483 3 года назад

A job well done mate, liked the rant lol, gets it off your chest. Stay safe.

@alexmanifold6801 4 года назад

Good on yer chief. Your doing it with the knowledge and tools you have. All these experts who commented on surposed faults your making. Tell them to go and get stuffed. Tell me a mechanic who hasn't cut a corner. Don't throw stones in glass houses. Carry on with your good honest man in the street car mechanics.

@retrorestore 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@DAVWELLS123 5 лет назад

Great video....think you made it very clear in the first video that you was fully aware!!! of potential danger with the spring. Plus keep on saying you come across problems live....dont edit or make excuses!!! You carry on and sort the problem live!!! Real easy to criticise after or say you should have done this or the other!!! Missing the fact that you're just showing people how to get round problems!!!!! Dont change best DIY vids on utube👍👍👍

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

thanks Dave, These fools don't seem to realize that I could edit all the stuff they think is dodgy out but Its all safe and hopefully explained what I am doing and why I do it the way I have.

@stephenr6427 5 лет назад

Love you Martin and your rants and the videos cheers mate

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks bud

@iivaridark6850 5 лет назад

Very good! And Great Lancaster!

@Cavalier_Steve 5 лет назад

You did show the stand to support the van, and that’s the trouble with tv and video Media is that you don’t have feel and smell etc. You knew when that spring was safe by feel I’m sure like you keep saying it’s all common sense. Thanks Martin great set of videos.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers Steve

@chrisross-smith4358 5 лет назад

Hi Martin, Just watched your latest video on the car repairs, they're my favorites by the way, and as an added bonus was one of your wonderful rants. Aimed at idiots who have got nothing better in life to do. Keep up the great work, look forward to the next ones. Cheers, Chris.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Chris

@joeazzopardi5193 5 лет назад

Keep your vid' coming mate they help a lot 👍🇬🇧👍

@SuperMaico250 5 лет назад

Keep up the good work Martin love your videos looking forward to seeing the next powdercoating video

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@garywalker3818 5 лет назад

thanks mate i will be woching

@mattlostatsea 5 лет назад

Your videos are great. Thanks

@eadjh98 5 лет назад

Martin , you’re the man! Ignore the shit from the bloody know it alls! Most love what you do, show and explain! That following your videos we can save a great deal of money by doing it ourselves! You give the Leyman the confidence to try and repair or respray, nowadays it’s possible with a few tools anyone can do it! I look forward to all your vids! Thanks

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks David.

@dillerud95 5 лет назад

Ah potholes are death to suspensions in cars and trucks(lorries). Good video as always

@caraudiosolutions 4 года назад

I'm binge watching your video's keep the good work up :).

@retrorestore 4 года назад

Haha nice one bud.

@vwcol..7719 5 лет назад

Great video martin you did it exactly the same way as I do ,my Lad always breaks front springs on his astra at least twice a year I can always tell when hes broke one he comes to visit🤣👍

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha, sounds familiar Col lol

@daveturner8958 5 лет назад

top job martin i learn a lot off your videos

@999thenewman 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Don't worry about what anyone else says. This is a budget repair. I have to say this repair was very easy for you because you've done work like this before.

@davidyoung6608 5 лет назад

Great video. Frek those so called pro's. Your videos clearly show that you know what you doing. I learn a lot by watching your videos. Enjoy the rest of your weekend Martin.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Dave

@garethhughes3591 5 лет назад

keep on doing what your doing pal as i really enjoy watching your videos as i fix cars myself

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud.

@garethhughes3591 5 лет назад

@@retrorestore your more then welcome pal

@paulchester4135 5 лет назад

Great video martin! Thanks

@scrapmanColin 5 лет назад

Love this video I've had to watch it a couple of times because I've been laughing so much I would love to been a fly on the wall when you read the comments the only thing what worried me I didn't see a cup of tea nice one Martin great video

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha Col Yes, I did turn the air blue lol There's some idiots out there.

@shanookflc 5 лет назад

Well said Martin. I used my two dogs to clamp the spring closed while i changed it lol.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha, nice one lol

@chriswaters4846 5 лет назад

martin i use clarke products and have for years.... air compressors, welders and grinders, tools etc... have all been bought from machine mart who are selling these clarke products and i have always had good use out of them , and if there has been any faults machine mart have always given me great service i recommend them to anyone starting off and needing tools etc... but at least marting another job...well done... hope u have had a great weekend...

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Chris, Yes, I've never had any issues.

@gerbutt 5 лет назад

I’ve got the same clamps and like you I trust them. They saved me a fortune doing the front springs and shocks on my driveway 👍

@garyphillips7993 5 лет назад

That Clarke set of compressors is impressive, having the clamps to hold them in place rather than slipping off like the early & cheaper variants do. I'll be seeking out a set for me & my son to use, good find Martin. 👍

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Thanks Gary

@barneykennett9282 5 лет назад

Love the rants...😃 Great video as usual...👍

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@paulhammett2722 5 лет назад

bro ignore the fools the world is full of them love the vids thanks for what you do to help others keep up the good work

@johnstubbs1585 5 лет назад

Great job we all have to make do with what we have and do things the way we do some people just dont understand keep up good work

@damiangreasemonkeymunton8065 5 лет назад

Good rant mate there's all ways one or more know it all . Keep up the good work mate and top videos

@ianhaynes5898 5 лет назад

Nice to see you doing the job. I know that not everyone has a fully fitted workshop and we sometimes have to make do with what we have. I am quite a novice regarding cars, brake pads and oil change are about all I can manage.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Nothing wrong with that Ian.

@jeremytoms5163 5 лет назад

Had to put two new springs on the front of my Mondeo last month. Used similar compressors to your Clarke set. Pain to do on the driveway but like you, it's all I've got. My other set of compressors were handmade by my local blacksmith 40 years ago. Same design as the others but the hooks are bent and welded steel. Like you, done hundreds of the damn things front and back. Never used a blanket except to keep the snow off me one year! Used ratchet straps once purely because the original springs were longer than the compressors, fitted them as soon as the springs were short enough. Still here, still got all my bits in the right places. Think some of these commentators need to get their hands dirty!

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Exactly Jeremy, well said.