Good YouTube how to channels?
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Any car in particuar ?
erictehcarguy is worth a watch, humble mechanic if your into VWs, motor trend channel if you like off road, general V8 tuning or bodging road cars, bad obbsession motorsport if you like incredable innovation and fabricating skills, other than that just search for the specific car your interested in but watch out for over edited stuff (some make it look way easyer than it really is but chopping out steps)
erictehcarguy is worth a watch, humble mechanic if your into VWs, motor trend channel if you like off road, general V8 tuning or bodging road cars, bad obbsession motorsport if you like incredable innovation and fabricating skills, other than that just search for the specific car your interested in but watch out for over edited stuff (some make it look way easyer than it really is but chopping out steps)
A particular task or just background learning?
A few I watch...
Humblemechanic (VW mostly)
Eric the car guy (general stuff+projects)
B is for build (projects)
Scanner Danner (diagnostic/electrics)
South main auto (general stuff and good diagnosis expanations)
Chrisfix
A few I watch...
Humblemechanic (VW mostly)
Eric the car guy (general stuff+projects)
B is for build (projects)
Scanner Danner (diagnostic/electrics)
South main auto (general stuff and good diagnosis expanations)
Chrisfix
Edited by DuraAce on Friday 6th January 17:06
For those not engineers/mechanics by trade - what's the best way to go about learning to spanner? Youtube for things as/when something needs doing? I'd prefer something a bit more comprehensive and structured but local colleges only do full time courses during the working week. Is there a comprehensive youtube channel to get stuck into? Would like to learn as it's probably a useful skill as the cars I like are getting older and the new stuff that manufacturers churn out do nothing for me. I seeee it as an investment in saving on servicing as well as (hopefully) an enjoyable hobby lol.
Fezzaman said:
For those not engineers/mechanics by trade - what's the best way to go about learning to spanner? Youtube for things as/when something needs doing? I'd prefer something a bit more comprehensive and structured but local colleges only do full time courses during the working week. Is there a comprehensive youtube channel to get stuck into? Would like to learn as it's probably a useful skill as the cars I like are getting older and the new stuff that manufacturers churn out do nothing for me. I seeee it as an investment in saving on servicing as well as (hopefully) an enjoyable hobby lol.
Buy a project car and work on that.The 2 jobs that most significantly boosted my skills was a clutch change on an Alfa GTV 2.0ts, followed by a clutch change on a GT 3.2 V6. Both jobs involve dismantling much of the front end. Do it the long way too, don't take shortcuts.
Start small, fluids/brakes/suspension, Don't be afraid to google and most importantly, do some engineering research before you begin. Stuff like, why are torque values important, What does copperslip do, what do bolt ratings/diamters/thread pitches mean etc. It all helps.
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