Will installing thread inserts to replace stripped threads in cast aluminium suspension arms actually be strong enough to go rallying with? Well, first of all does torquing up the big bolts give us a nice click or another horrible bang?
Edd China’s Workshop Diaries 28: 2007 R56 BMW Mini Cooper S Suspension Upgrade Part 6
This week we try to fix the broken thread in the aluminum rear trailing arms using Time-Serts from Wurth with help from my mate Stephen at Langley Components (Maidenhead) but only time will tell if they survive Neil’s rallying exploits. Neil and I also get to grips with replacing the standard rusty brake pipes and squishy rubber brake hoses with far more sporty stainless steel braided brake lines and I try out a new way to cut the hoses to stop the ends splaying too much. The long haired fop, James May also roasts one of my cars and I disagree, obviously!
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BMW Mini Cooper S Suspension Upgrade Part 1 (Front): https://youtu.be/owJfm4D459E
BMW Mini Cooper S Suspension Upgrade Part 2 (Front): https://youtu.be/0PHtiSluB2c
BMW Mini Cooper S Suspension Upgrade Part 3 (Rear): https://youtu.be/FJXRRufo_Js
BMW Mini Cooper S Suspension Upgrade Part 4 (Rear): https://youtu.be/rUYGgKuSpkk
Mini Cooper S Rear Suspension Upgrade Part 5 (Rear): https://youtu.be/0BmlzAvD5yc
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33 Comments
Yep, R56 rear arms aren't actually threaded – they rely on self-tappers and only last 2-3 goes if you're lucky. I also just did the handbrake cable on mine, and a big hammer was required to remove the old handbrake cable from the calliper! A good video! I'll have to go and find the others now 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd01_lCa2Zs
In inglese con sottotitoli in inglese! Geniale!!
Y en español qué tal
20:38 glad I’m not the only one with an annoying strimmer/chainsaw guy In the background.
I'm a little surprised that the outside of threaded insert isn't fitted using a bonding agent of some sort to hold it even more secure. It's not as if it's ever going to have to come out again.
Ma non sono ancora finiti i meccanici che vogliono seguire le regole del piccolo pancione buono a nulla ?
Edd que bueno volver a verte soy de Mexico y me acabo de suscribir soy muy Fanaticode tus trabajos y de, a hora en adelante no me voy a perder tus videos Saludos y que bueno que estes de Regreso.
Edd que bueno volver a verte soy de Mexico y me acabo de suscribir soy muy Fanaticode tus trabajos y de, a hora en adelante no me voy a perder tus videos Saludos y que bueno que estes de Regreso.
Подвеска современных автомобилей одноразовый шлак, механик 👌👍
The heat gun doesn't affect the inner PTFE?
What's the best way to contact you to ask a question? I've got a 2011 fiesta and want to change to a classic/sporty steering wheel? Can it be done and still be road legal regarding the airbag?
It is so satisfying to see things breaking and not working for Edd. This is how things always go for ordinary blokes like us. I was always envious and suspicious while watching WD when He or Ant would rebuild an entire car and not one bolt would seize, break, cracks, etc. This is so good to watch !
I do not agree with the brake hose statement. If anybody ever cut open a NEW brake line, while its rubber, that will not bubble much. Super tight canvas liner inside, thick rubber. The stainless steel braided uses a thinner nylon line, so the flow is limited (hence the stiffer pedal) and lasts about half the time. I do not want hard pedal in the expense of less flow as its the fluid that makes the pad move at the end.
Funny story. I am in Italy. It's 4:30 in the night, and I was just working on my laptop. I have my TV in the background (no volume) and the Italian's Discovery Channel is broadcasting Wheeler Dealers season 1, episode 2 with Edd working on a Saab. At the same time I am watching this episode of Workshop Diaries online. So, there is a very young Edd's on my left (speaking in Italian, they dub him here, with his cool Italian voice), and a little more aged Edd on my right (speaking in English, with his even cooler original voice, which frankly is not so common). Life can be funny, definitely. 🙂 In a 20 years I will be probably watching an old Edd's hologram in front of me, Wheeler dealers on my tv, and a very old youtube series on my old laptop. Cheers 🙂
Edd, you are the man,, get back on the TV …
Nice! Clean work! Thanks Mr Edd China. Enjoying your vids immensely.
Gracias por compartir con subtítulos en español. Son muy recreativos y aprendo mucho mucho con tus videos.
Saludos desde Coatzacoalcos Veracruz México
HOLA AMIGO Y GRAN MECANICO Y PERSONA EDD CHINA. DESDE VENEZUELA MI TIERRA QUERIDA
I spray all bolts/nuts with a cheap spray called double t. I do not dry strip anything now, spray the night before and again at the start. When finished if you have bolts likely to need extra care I use a red nail varnish from the cheapo store if I can get some "touch in paint yellow" for caution. I paint the tops of the stud/bolt for next time. Also to keep an eye on things a painted line when tightened gives you an instant check without worry over these new clever engineers.
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Before we had ptfe old school was to use ivory soap to lube the threads on stainless
Where is my tea? Can't be more English than that. Excellent!
Good man Edd, looks like your getting back on your feet with the series. Back to what I enjoy the most is seeing you doing interesting jobs and giving valuable tips.
#MilwaukeeChristmas actually I never believed in those inserts. This episode changed my mind.
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regarding Josh fox's problem with his inpreza a point to look at would be the wireing close to the alternator. As he puts his foot down the engine rocks and if there is a loose or broken wire (inside the insulation) then it may make good contact normally but open the circuit when the engine reacts to the torque.
My Favourite – fascinating to see repair of aluminium thread #MilwaukeeChristmas
ciao eddi non la fai la traduzione in italiano io ti seguo , grazie
Top tip Ed. I’m a marine engineer and I’ve never heard of these. I’ll certainly be looking them up as people have a habit of always stripping the turbocharger drain plug threads (cast aluminium housing) and then after that snapping the helicoil used to repair them….. It’s an absolute nightmare.
put the coil in and use normal bolt
I am more incline to believe the Subaru has a bad ground connection, I would start by doing a voltage drop test of ground circuits Edd .
What is your recipe for your tea?