I cannot believe what I have just watched. I am a DIYer mechanic servicing my cars and bikes and I would never ever compress a vehicle coil spring like you did with straps. Never. It is just far too dangerous. I used to use the widow maker death clamps which I never felt comfortable using, like handling an unexplored bomb. If one of these or a strap slips or lets go then a coil spring could cause serious injury even fatal. I just bought a dedicated Sealey hydraulic spring compressor to replace the front struts and top mounts on my Peugeot Partner Tepee as they were rattling and knackered. The rattling started at 22k miles and now at 44k I have had enough. I replaced the crappy OE Peugeot struts and top mounts with Bilstein B4. I don’t understand why you did not remove the plastic cover above the strut top nut to get better access to the nut? You only have to take the wipers off and remove two screws either side adjacent to the side wings and a small screw in the middle and the whole lot comes out. You can easily then get access to the top nuts. This only takes a few minutes. Does this Citroen not have an anti roll bar as you did not mention removing or attaching any ARB drop links attached to the strut. Also I would replace the steering bearings under the top mounts as these are often dry and corroded and are cheap as chips. If not replacing at least strip, clean and regrease with waterproof grease. To not do so is a false economy.
@nikko9860
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! You also watch my DPF cleaning video ;)
@stuart552
4 ай бұрын
Shut up Alex. He states several times he doesn’t recommend it but guess what some of us just want to get on with it and don’t care what Alex on the internet says.
@user-ey6ub7fh7q
3 ай бұрын
I actually thought his idea was very ingenious and very good for the DIY who just want to do a cheap job at home and I don't think these Citroën Berlingo cause brings are under March tension
@newry123
6 ай бұрын
Were have you the support jack
@gustavofernandez7105
9 ай бұрын
Buen Trabajo!!
@donwright3427
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Got to do my one as failed its test in UK
@willdatsun
Жыл бұрын
B9 model only, the older models are a bit different
@geirolsen7285
Жыл бұрын
Hei/Hi i noticed you have oil spill on your exhaust/crossmember. Do you know where it came from? I have same problem and failed EU/MOT approval because of "fire hazard". Shop said rear main seal probably, but should it not be a mess inside cluch housing then? Did look clean inside yours
@nikko9860
Жыл бұрын
Hei :) Ja jeg er enig i det du skriver. Denne bilen ble vraket kort tid etter videoen, og jeg klarer ikke å huske hvor oljen kom fra. Kommer det mye olje fra din bil? Kan det vere gammelt oljesøl? Du kan prøve å vaske med bremserens og så se hvor det lekker, evt vise den viss det ikke kommer ut mer olje?
@geirolsen7285
Жыл бұрын
@@nikko9860 Det viste seg at det var oljefilteret som lakk bare, så det tydelig når jeg fikk ryddet ut en del andre komponenter pga tannreima hoppet over noen hakk, dårlig av sjappa og påstå noe annet... Men henger i en tynn tråd denne bilen og nå desverre, skal være vippearmer som ofrer seg, men dyser sitter fast og får ikke av topplokk.
@leogets2006
Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy. I drive a vauxhall insignia also. Today the stability control light kept coming on and now it's got a slight grinding noise on my left side. Do you think the bearings could be the problem?
@nikko9860
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it could be the bearing, you can try to lift it up and try to wiggle the tire and feel for any slack.
@matthewrfc848
2 жыл бұрын
I know even the best mechanics near me wouldn't do it like this
@seanwallace1972
2 жыл бұрын
Good video but Light isn’t great,a little voice over as to what to undo etc would help
@nikko9860
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, i agree! I will try to get better lighting and stuff if i make another one :)
@seanwallace1972
2 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t being nasty about the light so please don’t think I wax
@Ivan27arg
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Question is neccesary remove the ckp sensor, before remove transmission?
@nikko9860
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if not it breakes when you remove the transmission. It is a bit difficult to remove, but it is possible. I used a 1/4" ratchet wrench with a hinge too remove it. I think it is a 10mm socket. Good luck!
@nikko9860
3 жыл бұрын
You can see the tool at 3:13
@sheriffbufordtjustice5492
4 жыл бұрын
I think I’d struggle without the hydraulic press and gas torch.
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