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John's Garage Irish YouTube Channel

ba_barabus

Hi folks,

Just posting to highlight a new channel I've created on Youtube.

You may find some of the videos interesting, todays one was a drive and opinion on a 1997 Toyota Celica ST202.

https://youtu.be/b_C-fk0ooII

Would be interested in hearing your thoughts and as always likes, comments and subscriptions to the channel give me a good indication about feedback.

I've 2 other videos:

Renault 19 RSi (Audio fixed)

https://youtu.be/9MqegfOw0-s

Renault Megane (First video)

https://youtu.be/9t2Ov6258-M

The plan is to record 5 to begin with and reassess how it's going at that point. I've the 4th one recorded and the 5th one will be done later next week.

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ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119361491#Comment_119361491

Tipp County Council won't allow it due to planning regulations. Not sure after that.

mickdw

Nice stuff there.

Surprised they don't open it to paying visitors.

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119360973#Comment_119360973

Its great as it's all so accessible and you can get right up and into everything once you're being respectful! Its the kind of garage I dream about having.

zetecescort

some brilliant memorabilia in that museum, some of the framed ads are excellent

ba_barabus

Hugely excited for this weeks video which I've barely been able to keep quiet about, this weeks video is of a PRIVATE CAR MUSEUM/COLLECTION in Tipperary.

I'd love if you could share this to any classic car clubs and enthusist groups/boards/whatsapp groups etc etc you are in and email me at the address given in the discription of the video to arrange a visit which is by invitation only.

The exact location isn't being shared publicly out of respect and protection of the collection. I'd appreciate if you could do the same.

I really hope you enjoy this one, it was a real honour to be invited to film it.

https://youtu.be/N45vhQ5LQho

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119353327#Comment_119353327

I'd heard that comment made but I always thought the Rover engine was a little different in that it used a Mitsubishi Turbo so I wasn't sure they were interchangable.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119353474#Comment_119353474

Now thats a cracking memory! Thanks for sharing

tabby aspreme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118985016#Comment_118985016

Back in my thumbing days circa 1981, I got a lift in a Red coloured Crown, with the square headlights, from Cashel to Naas, I had intended to get out in Portlaoise and head towards Athy from there, but the spin was too good and I went on to Naas, floating along at 80-100 MPH , there wasn't much like it back then, the owner was from Cork and had a few supermarkets.

jmreire

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119320559#Comment_119320559

Indeed in their latter year's, many were bought for their 2.0 ltr BMW diesel engine, which was then used to replace the BNW n47 horror story of an engine. That was before BMW decided to accept responsibility for its bad design.

ba_barabus

Tomorrow night on John's Garage, I get exclusive access to a private motor museum and explain how you can visit too.

Don't forget to subscribe to see it first

https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnsGarageIreland/featured

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119333350#Comment_119333350

Scratch that, the dogs arrived home after a nice evening spent rolling in fox sh1t

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119328452#Comment_119328452

Ya the battery seems to really have a big impact on them. It just seemed one of those simple things to tick off the list really. As well as topping up the tank, while diesel doesn't go off like petrol the Rover 75 is prone to running issues once the tank gets below a quarter.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119329213#Comment_119329213

Glad you're both enjoying the progress. I'm heading out to start the servicing soon this evening, grabbing 30 mins here and there so will take a couple of evenings to film and edit.

Leonard Hofstadter

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119328280#Comment_119328280

Really enjoying the videos of the Rover. Funny how cars can get much more appealing as they get older, I didn't think they were any good when new but now I 100% see the appeal of them. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses!

BrianD3

The Rover 75 videos are good - as weird as this may sound, it is enjoyable watching some Irish lad mucking about with a car and scratching his head when it won't start. Like a less extreme version of Cannibal Cars!

PS I had problems with one of my cars cutting out shortly after starting. Putting in a new battery seemed to fix it.

ba_barabus

This week on John's Garage I show you my white legs and red face, burn my hand and talk about something I found on the internet that caused me to get my cable out.

Anyway, it's a Rover 75 update (I still need some panels in Royal Blue) and a HUGE THANK YOU for helping me hit 1k subscribers

https://youtu.be/-T50zu_vaRU

Leonard Hofstadter

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119290566#Comment_119290566

Indeed. Some amount of parts I recognised as being straight out of BMWs of that era, even outside of the M47 engine your one has.

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119294709#Comment_119294709

Over priced and shagged to within an inch of it's life.

mickdw

I just cannot stand those things.

That one at least has some decent improvements but your typical example now is completely overpriced.

ba_barabus

This week on John's Garage I take a look and drive of one of Irelands most popular modified cars, a Lexus IS200........or is it popular......LOVE IT or HATE IT they're IN DEMAND.

https://youtu.be/YQwbLBLegOs

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119290517#Comment_119290517

Nope, a long distant memory. It was BMW all the way but I'm fairly certain Honda were still around when the original design was first sketched out

zetecescort

know very little about Rovers but were Honda still involved at the time of the 75?

ba_barabus

Tomorrow on John's Garage, a modified Lexus IS200, boy racer or enthusiasts car?

YOU DECIDE.

Don't forget to subscribe to see it first

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3fvK8I_1zPXDhqUUPOAdQ

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119281410#Comment_119281410

It's always the same way isn't. People are very quick to judge without having a clue and then take great offence when you say they're wrong.

mickdw

All the interest just goes to show, everyone that owned the 75 like them. Everyone that never sat in one said they were a ball of sh1te.

ba_barabus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119278173#Comment_119278173

This is a free fix if its what's wrong. Someone literally pulled up, told me they love the idea of what I'm doing and then handed me a box of bits......including in tank fuel pumps.

They also included the bendix controls for a preheated which I need to find now!

As regards the MR2, I've found the answer but slightly second guessing myself now and thinking it's madness to swap the gearbox. I'll come round no doubt!

jmreire

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119082035#Comment_119082035

Why not just do an engine swop, and leave the transmission as it is? The no modification done, no insurance issue?

mickdw

I'd be looking at the in tank fuel pump whether it appears to be running or not.

It would be at least worth taking a pressure reading of what it's putting out.

The petrols had a fairly awkward setup and I believe the diesels are similar.

There is a couple of syphon type gadgets in there connected by pipes to the main pump body that can cause lots of trouble.

ba_barabus

Also, looking for panels in the same colour as the Rover 75. Some are dented and badly painted and I want to keep the refurb costs to a minimum on this. Let me know if you have any you are willing to park with or know someone who might be able to help.

ba_barabus

Cheers guys, petrol ones were for nothing at one point. The leak into the boot is an odd one but I'm guessing it's coming from a failed rear window seal. It seems to be running down the top of the wing on the inside and then dropping down into a pool behind the rear light cluster. Looks like someone has been trying to chase it for a while. I reckon rear window out and new seal is the only way to go and new gaskets for the rear lights. Water has corroded the connector on the rear passenger side so it's playing havoc with the bulbs.

Still haven't gotten to why the car keeps cutting out, doesn't seem to be a pattern to when it is doing it. Only warning that is showing up is the EGR valve.

I'm downloading a program called Toaf which is similar to the MGR T4 system. Currently awaiting the arrival of the correct cable to work it. Fingers crossed that'll allow me to check the injection system and a few other bits. I'm awaiting that before I decide how to progress.

Also need to sell a car although currently working hard to refuse to see common sense on that point.....Anyone know anyone who likes late 90s Camrys? PM me if you think you might be interested.

unkel

Ah yeah the airbag light is the problem we had alright. Found the likely cause online (bad connector under drivers' seat), but didn't want to mess with it myself.

mickdw

I fixed our own one and bought and sold a few of them after. Never had a diesel though.

People were throwing them away at that time and they were plentiful so if a clean one was going nearby and driving, I'd take it.

Generally needed nothing. I never had diagnostics and never needed it. Even the airbag light goes off itself once bad connection fixed.

I did have an mg rover CD with all wiring diagrams, photos of earth points, connectors etc. Very useful. I'd pass it on if I could find it.