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Andy Brown

Welcome to my channel!
Also known as Junkendriven

You'll find a mix in here, some electrical and electronic tear-downs and attempted fixes. Some car maintenance and general HOWTOs and generally anything I can get my hands on and pull apart to show you good people how things work or why things do what they do!

I'd like to hear from you too, if you have something you'd like taken apart, figured out how it does what it does then send me a message.
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Andy Brown
Taking the cheapest BMW Z3 1.9 car in the North-East of England along to a bring-your-own-car track day and seeing what we can do. It was the first time myself and Colm have driven on a track and also only the 3rd or 4th time I've driven the Z3 (And only the 2nd time Colm has driven it) so it was a test of the car that was built in 1997 along with our driving. See how we get on, there was an incident on track so watch the video and see what happens during the video! We also talk about our previous experiences in scary car situations and our daily drivers. If you enjoy the video please drop a comment and let me know if you like the content with Colm joining in. Also, what do we do with our #projectbmwz3 #project car next? #bmw #bmwz3 00:00 - Introduction to the day out 00:50 - The track overview 01:59 - Sighting lap 05:17 - Live track, first lap 09:35 - Which gear for the uphill tight bends 09:44 - Flat out for the straight, what speed can we get up to 10:57 - Swap drivers, Colm takes the BMW Z3 round the track 12:34 - Colm misses another gear change 13:05 - A surprise car is lined up ahead of us in the pits. Can we match the Volvo? 14:45 - Best chicane and into tight uphill, mastering the downshift on these tight corners 18:15 - Andy trying a top speed run on the straight 18:45 - Pit lane chat, what cars do Colm and Andy daily drive 20:33 - Colm takes the Z3 back onto the track 21:25 - Going for a fast cornering run up the tight uphill corners 21:39 - Colm trying a top speed run on the straight 21:55 - Perfect chicane by Colm followed by an incident that caused a yellow then red flag! 22:30 - Pit lane chat, what are our experiences off track that were slightly sketchy 26:10 - Taking a look at the other cars on the circuit today 27:43 - Last outing onto the track to try and hit our 80mph top speed goal 28:44 - Pit lane summary of our day out on the track Video sponsored by Temu: ⬇️Download the Temu app to get 💰100 coupon bundle via the link below: https://temu.to/m/u02jeyrx47w 🎁Use the code【aps86456】at checkout to get an extra 50% off (for new app users) - FREE shipping ✚ FREE returns! - Shop hundreds of items for under £5 - Same Products, Cheaper on Temu #temu#temustyle#temubaes#temufinds#auto#musthave#temuinfluencerprogram
In this video with the Volvo 480 I'm tackling a few electrical issues. After playing with the electric sunroof and windows (in a previous video) it seems this has caused some electrical issue. The direction indicators don't work however the hazard (double) indicators work, so tracking down what is at fault. I take the steering wheel (and airbag) off my project Volvo 480 to test the indicator stalk. Other problems are the door open warning, seatbelt warning and headlight flash don't work right. This is mainly about eliminating faults to find what is wrong! Is it the wiring, the indicator stalk, the bulbs or the CEM (Central Electrical Module) on my Volvo? Previous video - https://youtu.be/-3Rq8WtYs8c
Buying the cheapest 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 petrol in the North-East of England has some problems, so in this video it's checking out the issues and working on solving as many as I can, as well as a simple oil service. I also test if you can connect a standard OBD reader (iCarsoft) to the Z3, with it being 1997 it was just after the OBD II requirement for petrol engines but it seems BMW decided to fit a non-standard connector, so I purchase an adapter and try it with my iCarsoft reader. I also reset the oil service indicator and show a trick for ANY BMW of this era to reset the standard oil service indicator. To see the video on buying this BMW sports car see the video here: https://youtu.be/ihGB6dptka0 What do you think we should do with this car? Should we modify the car by lowering, upgrading the brakes, suspension. What should we do about that noisy exhaust? Let me know in the comments.
I'm finally ready to try and start my Volvo 480. Firstly an update on various parts being refitted, the interior, auxiliary belt, etc. Then willitstart ? After a lot of years without running, I get the spark plugs back in, check oil and coolant and a freshly charged battery to see if it will start up. Also, the electric windows and sunroof aren't working now, so trying to find the reason.
In this video I end up mistakenly (sort of) buying a 1997 BMW Z3 1.9litre petrol engine sports car. It's a type of car I used to own when in my early 20s and have regretted selling it for many years. This one came up on ebay recently nearby at a bargain price, so I bought it via eBay, sight unseen and just going from the description. In this video, going to collect it in Colm's Smart Car, talking about the car, the purchase and welcoming Colm to the @junkendriven channel, then doing a proper walk-round and review of the car when it isn't pouring down with rain! Also spotting that a few very big youtubers seem to be wanting this car at the moment! @AutoalexCars buys one (Well @taylormadecars does), the @CarWizard also has bought a Z3 recently and I found @HooviesGarage bought one a while ago, whats going on why are so many youtubers buying these? I think I know why. This was the cheapest BMW Z3 1.9 1997 in the North-East of England. The question is now, what do we do with the little BMW sports car? Let me know what you think we should do to it in the comments. Lowering springs? Sports suspension, supercharger kit, upgrades or extras! Video sponsored by Temu: ⬇️Download the Temu app to get 💰100 coupon bundle via the link below: https://temu.to/m/u02jeyrx47w 🎁Use the code【aps86456】at checkout to get an extra 50% off (for new app users) - FREE shipping ✚ FREE returns! - Shop hundreds of items for under £5 - Same Products, Cheaper on Temu #temu#temustyle#temubaes#temufinds#auto#musthave#TemuInfluencerProgram
This video I'm talking about the coolant system on our Vauxhall Corsa as I've found a leak beside the thermostat (Luckily it wasn't the coolant pump I replaced). It's also a chance to chat about why I do car repairs, why I video it for YouTube and what are your opinions on the videos I do. In this video I also show you the engine with spanner warning light on the Vauxhall corsa and what it means when it's on, flashing or off depending on what codes are stored. This is different to the engine management light.
I'm trying a few #willitstart videos, buying something cheap on facebook marketplace/gumtree and see if we can get it to start! This time, a couple of petrol lawn strimmers, sold as parts or repairs and told they don't run. Can we get it to run and how difficult will it be to start?
This video is on the Vauxhall (Opel) Insignia with the 2.0 litre diesel engine (A20DTH engine code). A common issue is getting a turbo over/under boost, MAF or other sensor issues where the car goes into limp and the engine management light (EML or MIL) comes on. Normally turning the ignition off and back on it will restore for a short time until you generally accelerate hard and it happens again. The turbo pipes crack and will allow air to escape causing this fault. Typically the crack/damage will be at the back where you won't see it! Replacing it for the same pipe from ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373819529065 Intercooler Turbo Hose Pipe Fits Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 2.0 CDTI 13242121, 860118 I'd also recommend getting a 75mm jubilee (hose clamp) for the lower end on the 'u-bend' as the original Vauxhall clamp is almost impossible to remove/refit without damage.
This is a fairly easy job, but common on Vauxhall as the exhaust rusts and rots away near the backbox and will break and cause exhaust leak and the exhaust to be very noisy since there is only one silencer on the 2010 Vauxhall (Opel) Corsa D (D is the 4th generation Corsa). Make sure you order the correct exhaust with the smaller backbox for this edition as there are a couple of variations. Parts needed: Exhaust backbox 13mm socket (for my size Exhaust clamp/bracket) Exhaust Paste Car Jack (Ramps as you'll see aren't ideal for the job)
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