It can be done obviously, not as comfortable as using a jack lift, but still same results. I only done it couple of times with jacks and stands as him. 👍🏻
Agree, just the ambience and tools and car pieces sounds. However is to long, i think if he could do something similar in 10, 15 or 20 minutes his channel would do so much better.
Hello to all followers of this channel. This simple and thin man is actually as big as a mountain! Rarely in my life have I been able to meet people like him! This man is a just and conscientious man in his work. He came and started work exactly on the day and at the scheduled time. Even though the job was longer than we expected it to be, he didn't ask for any extra money. Thank you very much for the great job you did on Kevin.
Thank you so much. It was real pleasure to meet you and your family. You were very kind to me. I’m very pleased to read your feedback on here. Wasn’t expecting it. All the best for your son in his new endeavour. Kind regards. Kevin-Albert.
Oh no - we figured that one out, anyone bench pressing gearboxes all day as easily as this man is no weed! It takes me about a week to change one clutch in between cups of tea... the number he does in a week is quite something! Nice work
Hello Sir, can you please tell us how much this service cost you? I need a clutch replacement soon aswell, would like to know how this cost, and compare it to a standard mechanic shop. Thank you =)
I must admit, as a mechanic my self. I would flinch if I had to do this more than once a week in a full shop environment. Pay this man well and offer him some dinner, he deserves it.
This takes me back to my kirbside motor days. Wrestling gearboxes on my knees. There's something very satisfying working hard on your own and earning some money. Good luck to you.
Really enjoyed your video you do a nice job. Takes me back to the days when I was doing my clutch on my triumph TR 4. trying to align the transmission shaft back to the engine takes me way back thanks a lot
I love how everyone in the comments who has worked on more than a few cars understands what a tough proposition it is to decide to do clutches in peoples driveways for a living.
I used to have a little business going to peoples houses doing car welding repairs sills chassis patches n stuff back in the 70s .and you could guarantee that after emptying the van and setting up it would dam well chuck it down ,i got fed up after a few years particularly when more electrics were been put all over the veachle ,so i gave it up , hats off to you buddy you've found a niche but health is more important than money backs dont last they easily go then life's a misery take care well done .
I work on my car alot too, but seeing this guy tackle jobs that usually require a shop lift makes me now know i gotta step my DIY mechanic skills up! Proud or your absolute hustle sire!! well done
@@WMCS I'm curious. A tow dolly isn't very expensive and a lift can be found for around $1000 used. Why are you doing it this way for a living? Don't get me wrong, I do things like this too. However I don't do it for a living but I'm already trying to save up for a lift for my own Repairs
I did this once on a old BMW E30 in summer with blue sky, sun and 25 degree celsius. And that was a massive pain in the ass. You sir, have my full respect! Greetings from Germany.
Well he is one of the best organised mechanics I have seen in many years, his advantage is that he has energy and an organised brain. Well done young man !
Nonetheless it is great to see how organized and methodical he is. Quick jacks, milwaukee tools, socket trays, torquing the leg nuts, rubber mats, gloves, overalls/jackets and and a hat to keep himself clean and presentable when finished. Well done.
First thing when he pulls up you go outside and offer him a cup of tea or coffee makes me mad when people think they are doing you a favour when you are helping them courtesy cost nothing well done young man 👍
I like the way you work . Today I did 2010 clio clutch on my friends driveway and then a service and track rod on a quashcai and then a clutch on a transit connect 2008 in one day I am absolutely knackered off to bed
@@MrPropanePete lol I got picked up at 615 for a day labouring the next day aswel. I must admit I don't want to do 2 clutches in one day again though lol
This guy is like superman if he can do this type of work on the drive in what ever the weather throws at him . Imagine what he could do in is own garage . I hope thats what you are working towards you can't keep this punishing work condition up think about your health. But respect to you mate you have got a work ethic rarely seen nowadays.
@@davidprivate5786 arthritis in 3 fingers and thumb on right hand, sciatica, herniated discs, and both shoulders have been destroyed, Torn ligaments and disintegration of the Labrum is essentially worn out which means my shoulders now both pop out of the sockets. On bad days a can't even lift an empty cup off a table. Not to mention dermatitis caused by oil, and solvents and who knows what the long term effects of this is. Some of these issues may have been pre existing and sped up by it. But... I'd suggest a desk job. Hats off to this fella.
Brother, massive massive respect man. Working outside in cold rainy weather and doing all that stuff alone is just incredible. Wise lesson for other people who are much better off but still complain about their jobs.
This guy earns his living. Well done. I had a service like this once in Morocco-Tangier. The guys was very efficient just like this guy. He replaced a clutch that I burned on a VW Jetta haha
Always work safe! I use 2 heavy jack stands, and my jack stays under the car. When i remove my wheels i will put them under my car too. I love your hydraulic mobile car lift, and thanks for sheare your work week! Greets from Holland.
I see a lot of determination to earn a living with honesty when i see the hard labor you are going thru on a daily basis. You have my respect for this and your son can be proud of his daddy.
The lesson that we learn is that automotive engineering is still in the dark ages, you have to dismantle a car to change a clutch (which is a consumable). Fantastic work Mr.Williams.
Im an ex professional car mechanic. Done hundreds of clutch jobs. I hated doing it like this guy - bloody hard (and sometimes brutally hard) work. Respect to you mate!
@@samspianos No, his kidneys did, but I guess he makes more money for his boss than he gets paid anyway. His boss didn't buy the car either which he prob uses to drive to work, so a few weeks off is deserved IMO.
A hardworking, ambitious man no doubt. Outside is cold let's not forget that, but....he is young. From Romania, with much respect for the work you do there! 👍 ``Luck is great, but most of life is hard work!``
@@WMCS ok si tu comprends parfaitement le francais c est parfait en fait j avais plusieurs question : quelle est la motorisation de la 508? As tu demonter la transmission cote droit? as tu remis un volant moteur bi masse Merci d´ avance mon ami.
This guy is great, he knows the vehicles and he is methodical in his process. He has the right tools and kit for the job. Well done pal love it. I do all my repairs on my drive in all sorts of weather if you wrap up you are all right. I would recommend this guy to anyone he is great.
RU-vid algorithm actually doing a good job recommending me this amazing content. Holy cow you fixing cars like field mechanic soldier in middle of a fire fight, as fast and efficient as if your life is depended on it! Have you served? The way you move reminds me of Warren, "western truck and tractor repair " guy who also served for corps, and he too is a great person. Subbed and I will learn everything I can from your work.
Hard work; in winter ,being horizontal under the car in a cramped environment, lifting heavy stuff , arms going numb and dust filling your eyes . My respect to you . I have done it few times in my life when I was younger but never again.
Fuck me this guy is made of tough stuff ! I’ve done clutches on driveways and in my 2 years as a technician and I gotta say that point where he’s lifting gearboxes back in on his own is so respectable to watch! That moment when they locate and you can get a bell housing bolt in is epic when you have help but to do it alone takes a speacial kind of guy! Excellent video as always and great work 👍
You must have a neck of steel to be down there all the time I have to lie on my back to do jobs in work never for this long and it’s brutal trying to hold my head up 😂
This man is simply amazing! Hats off to him he certainly earns every penny! Fascinating stuff never seen anything like it! Puts a lot of main line garages to shame. 👌👍
what a refreshing change to see an honest grafter. I had my last clutch done at a local garage and the muppets forgot to reattach breather pipes and cable clamps.
Wonder how much torque he's putting on the bolts on the fly and clutch. And will he replace the engine and trans when the clutch and fly decide they want to leave?
Huge respect for this guy. The removal and replacement of the BMW gearbox shows an expert at work. I helped my son replace the clutch on his little 4wd Suzuki in the driveway last summer. It took us 4 days. Mr Williams does this in a fraction of the time, and in the winter. Great to see this kind of skill - what a service!
Hats off for making this work man, as an Peugeot, Opel, Mazda and Mitsubishi dealer tech this is amazing doing it with jacks :) I'll have to share this story of an clutch switch I did on a Peugeot 207. An elderly woman, I switched the clutch out and bearing. 1hr after she picked it up, she came back on a tow truck. Burnt her clutch.. Apparently her grandson had said that she needed to "break the clutch in" by holding down the clutch slightly when driving. So she had slipping the clutch downtown for a good 40 mins. Driving in 1st gear all the time doing high rpms and all.. She didn't wanna pay for another clutch job. It ended up scrapped.
Stunned! Had never dreamed to assume this was an option! Love it! All my hats are off to you, sir! This work, outdoors, on a sloped driveway in winter? Hope your customers appreciate your work and pay you properly! Oh and also, keeping a nice tidy work environment with all tools sorted and noting lying about. Shows professionalism like nothing else.
First car, I was impressed Second car - which looks to be RWD - holy crap. You did that on your own, on a driveway, using your knee as a transmission jack. That is badass.
I was a mobile mechanic for years,it’s very hard work,crap conditions and usually there’s not much money to be made,hats off to you mate,but it’s a young mans game.
Superb work mastered to a T. And a quality clutch kit to boot. Ive seen worse work in fully fitted main dealerships. Full credit to mobile mechanics of this calibre. 👏👏
I have done this for few years myself and I used to always crack the wheel nuts before putting axle stands, as being alone would have made one stranded if the nuts won't come off with impact gun and the car is on axle stand and you have no one to press the brake pedal for you. Great work and best of luck.
Fixing boats for a living is a demanding job, but let me say that for the most part the heavy lump than can kill me is underneath me as I stand over my work. Automotive work you are underneath it, so if you don't brace the car or engine part properly !!. So you are literally taking your life into your own hands. Fair play to this chap, a professional who has all the tools too. Top work
God this brings back a few memories, early 70s. doing the same but with rear wheel drive, Propshaft removed and gear oil dripping down ya front, then struggling with nuts and bolts around the bell housing. Then the fun of lining up the gearbox. Well done I know just how hard this is.
It's a real pleasure to watch a proper mechanic and hard grafter at work. Superb work and professionalism, the opposite of what were used to seeing in the motor trade.
Wow - I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this Kevin - but you've got some mad skills - good job and lovely watching an expert professional ply his trade
well this is the man i want to fix my car, spot on mate well done hoping you charge the correct amount of money and dont undercharge for such a great service and workman ship.🤩
Man..... I can remember doing this stuff 25 years ago. Riding around with a truck load of tools working on cars in peoples yards ans drive ways. I was gettin the bills paid when nobody else had a job. I stayed super busy. Great job young man.
I'm a mobile mechanic and I tell myself and others I don't do clutches on drives....then someone asks and I end up doing it and at 42 I feel it the next day...well done sir!
I have a W245 that I am dreading the day when I have to change the clutch. The dealer actually told me they don't know how to do it because only something like 5% of the ones imported into Canada are manual. Couple more shops quoted me over 3k. I guess as soon as it gets warm I am getting an engine bridge and doing it myself. I wish there were honest people like you around where I live. Cheers from Canada..
all my respect for this guy,my mechanic done it aswell with my passat ,and was flyweel replaced aswell....proper mechanics now how to do it!!!good job ....
Total respect bro, I am 70, and remember taking the engine and gearbox out of my old Cortina mk 1 back in 1965 with the help of my Dad. Watching you brought back a lot of memories. By the way who spotted the Heron on the roof?
When I started in the trade, the main workshop didn't have many ramps. All the clutches and gearbox or torque converter removals were done on the floor. Stood me in good stead for when I went as a mobile mechanic. Nice to watch someone who knows what he's doing!
Amazing! You are officially the hero of all "Shade Tree" mechanics! I love the idea of using those matts instead of a crawler! Respect from the States!
Much respect. Done quite a few clutches, engines out, etc, my own cars, on drives in the past. Very hard work especially tricky trying to get the gear box married back to the engine when you are on you back.
Hats off to you, nice work. I have been an auto tech for over 35yrs. last time I did a clutch on my back for a friend in my garage on a 85 vw gti in the mid 90s. I said never again, I didn't have the strength anymore & barley got it back up. I wouldn't dream of having to have to do one on my back these days. Great watching you making it look easy. All the best to you
How on earth do you change a clutch without (a) swearing (b) losing at least one spanner (c)kneeling on a nut or bolt (d) receiving at least two cuts or banging your head? I was a mechanic back in the 60's/70's and changed clutches on drives, in car parks and even in a wet, dark German forest (I was in the army then), but they never went as smoothly as this. Well done mate, nice work.
LOL, I noticed that too. All that is probably edited out, it's not possbile to that kind of job without a few F words and losing your tools. When he takes that mask off I was surprised how good looking and well groomed he was :) I'm a fella BTW so that's saying something.
