Clutch Done On The Driveway - No Problem Sir

[PP Bear]

Came across this guy on the Tube and he’s very impressive indeed. Take a look at just what’s involved in replacing your clutch, in all weathers, but good on him for his sheer work ethic and skill.

I genuinely take my hat off to him. Maybe a Wildbill in the making

 

[Two on Tour]

I have watch quite a few of Kevin's clutch change videos, especially the motorhome ones.
He's a real master of his trade and as a plus, he is based only ten miles along the A14 from us if we need of his services.

 

[PP Bear]

I have watch quite a few of Kevin's clutch change videos, especially the motorhome one.
He's a real master of his trade and as a plus, he is based only ten miles along the A14 from us if we need of his services.

Got to be a fit lad too, the way he bench presses those gearboxes up again, I’m genuinely impressed. Not sure about what he charges, but at times he’s fitting 3 clutches a day.

 

[Jo May]

Great to find a real specialist. He looks like he's dressed to storm the Iranian embassy.

 

[PP Bear]

Great to find a real specialist. He looks like he's dressed to storm the Iranian embassy.

Blooming cold, wet and dirty under there, but yes he does. Some of his videos he’s got his mouth covered too, but what a guy, works in all weathers

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[Howard B]

At least he has a decent drive to work from. Changed many Landrover and Bedford clutches out on exercise lying in mud. Sometimes at night using red filtered torches.

 

[L' Hobo]

At least he has a decent drive to work from. Changed many Landrover and Bedford clutches out on exercise lying in mud. Sometimes at night using red filtered torches.

and me with draglines, trucks and bulldozers but I learnt quickly and concentrated on driving the things.

Much warmer and drier!

 

[steve69]

but at times he’s fitting 3 clutches a day.

What on earth is happening in his area that is buggering up so many clutches?

 

[Two on Tour]

What on earth is happening in his area that is buggering up so many clutches?

Simple, a large population in the large area that he covers equals a lot of vehicles and potential customers.

 

[L' Hobo]

What on earth is happening in his area that is buggering up so many clutches?

Probably nothing except Fiat Professionals take all day.

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[DT]

Top man, hope he is making a good living from the hard work/

 

[Abacist]

He really is good!

 

[Jo May]

Probably nothing except Fiat Professionals take all day.

Mmmm, and charge for it! Bit like a conveyancing solicitor dragging things out a touch.

 

[RoamingFree]

Unfortunatly his YouTube page says that he is no longer trading. Pity really as he is close to me and I was going to keep a note of his number just in case.

 

[PP Bear]

At least he has a decent drive to work from. Changed many Landrover and Bedford clutches out on exercise lying in mud. Sometimes at night using red filtered torches.

Been there, seen it, done it Arte-et-Marte and we loved it, but FRG A mech so none of this poncy LR clutches and wearing ya pants back to front and squatting to piss and about as bright as a right angled torch and green army batteries

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[dunnah01]

Why is it only me that gets stripped, snapped and rounded bolts that need a different style to remove and ball joints that are virtually welded in place.

 

[Two on Tour]

Unfortunatly his YouTube page says that he is no longer trading. Pity really as he is close to me and I was going to keep a note of his number just in case.

Interesting as his last video was posted 4 days ago.

 

[Gromett]

Interesting as his last video was posted 4 days ago.

 

[PP Bear]

At 4 clutches a day I’d say he’s made his money and is off enjoying it somewhere

 

[Two on Tour]

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Yes, I saw that, but if he posted 4 days ago then is still about as such, as in still alive.
I might give his mobile number a ring a see if he has packed up permanently or just for now for some reason, as he was going to be my go to if I needed a new clutch.

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[Garfields]

Being on the tools long term your body is going to start complain.
Doing it outside in all weathers it will happen a lot sooner.
I knew a lot of mechanics from when I started in the 70s. I only know of one that is still full time at it into his 60s and only an other two that are still active in the motor trade.
While it's expensive to get vehicles repaired mechanics wages are not the best and never have been.
Personally went in an other direction in my late 20s and was able to retire early. No way I would be wanting to be lifting gearboxes etc now.
Impressive videos non the less

 

[L' Hobo]

At 4 clutches a day I’d say he’s made his money and is off enjoying it somewhere

More likely spending so much time distracted by phone enquiries, that he has told everyone he's no longer doing it.

Probably just needs a rest!

 

[Gromett]

Yes, I saw that, but if he posted 4 days ago then is still about as such, as in still alive.
I might give his mobile number a ring a see if he has packed up permanently or just for now for some reason, as he was going to be my go to if I needed a new clutch.

I suspect he has packed it in, and is still making money off youtube. Money for nothing once you have the videos in the bank.

 

[Two on Tour]

I suspect he has packed it in, and is still making money off youtube. Money for nothing once you have the videos in the bank.

He was replying to comments half an hour ago on the last video, and one of the comments was that they had seen his tools up for sale.
Hope he has made his money with all his hard graft and is going to sit back and enjoy himself, and he is not packing it in as he has injured himself.

 

[Gromett]

He was replying to comments half an hour ago on the last video, and one of the comments was that they had seen his tools up for sale.
Hope he has made his money with all his hard graft and is going to sit back and enjoy himself, and he is not packing it in as he has injured himself.

So he did.

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[PP Bear]

Just seen this posted today, so have asked the question again as to whether he’s still in business or not. He might have changed his mind now that the better weather is coming or he’s just uploading old clips of work he’s done in the past, who knows

He still has this on site page.

 

[Gaston aires]

Mmmm, and charge for it! Bit like a conveyancing solicitor dragging things out a touch.

Our conveyance solicitor quoted us a tad under £1500 inc VAT fixed price. No point in dragging it out with that kid of deal. Reasonable charge I’d say.

 

[Gaston aires]

Having been “liked” by PP Bear made me think how Changing a Fiat clutch somehow managed to morph into solicitor prices . That’s MHF for you.

 

[L' Hobo]

Having been “liked” by PP Bear made me think how Changing a Fiat clutch somehow managed to morph into solicitor prices . That’s MHF for you.

Your far too young to be told things like that, probably someone will tell you in a few years?

 

[PaulyP]

Our conveyance solicitor quoted us a tad under £1500 inc VAT fixed price. No point in dragging it out with that kid of deal. Reasonable charge I’d say.

My price is similar, getting close to contract exchange, should all be done by the end of the month

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