Restoring the car that Clarkson, Hammond and May all love | Ep.2
31 jan 2021
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The next stage of the DriveTribe Ford Mondeo ST200 restoration is here! In this episode, the oily bits are stripped to be fully refreshed, and the main body of the car is painted in the original stunning Imperial Blue. Enjoy!
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Can you disconnect the battery on these without it forgetting the key etc?
Love this type of content, when is the next one coming out
Couldn't watch the whole thing... Those pants (trousers for U.K) he was wearing can make a straight man cringe...
What part of scotland is this guy from? Fake accent
How much would it cost for a restoration like this?
Hey guys, i have this engine and i hear some rattling about 3000RPM when i have engine warm especially when i am took a foot off from gas pedal. Could it be a tensioners ? THX a lot for this video
Why doesn't he blot the block to an assembly stand?
I’m willing to sell a kidney for that car 😁☝️
not worth it its not even a classic lol
should of bought the shot blasting to me at Lankies refurbs
Id love that car
Nice click-bait. and a big DISLIKE
Ford engineer, specialises in fords uses a land rover instead of a transit.
Halfords primer? 🤔 strange way of prep/paint
Mondeo prices skyrocketing in 3...2...1...
James should be here, the mechnic guy and him explain very well
Cool resto. But who is Mike exactly?
Here's one. Restore the Toyota Helix truck they totaled on Top Gear ⚙
Nice bait
Cost to have the pro do the work: expensive. Cost to watch while he does it: expensive *1.5 Cost to help while he does it: expensive *2.0 Cost to do it while he helps: expensive *3.0
Every time see one of the ST Mondeo's remember when I shot 2 cons rods out of mine on the Bedford bypass 😂
Our Facebook group here in the US, (SVT Contour Owners) are watching intently. BTW, we have a few members pushing well past 300hp on that engine. Some are approaching 500hp.
Awesome Mike. Can’t wait for the next episode. I'm driving a '17 Focus ST. Goes like a scalded cat.
Can it be bought in the EU?
New, never used original front low arms 97BG-3042-BA , 97BG-3051-BA. Interested?
What kind of cost would you be looking at for this kind of restoration? I have a low mileage focus ST170 that could do with some tlc
Haters will hate me, but ST200 or not, I still don't understand why would anyone spend this much time and money on a plastic Ford junk..
There is something wrong with colour treatment in this series of videos.
I need all these restoring on my own ST200 :D
"7:02" Happy to get a lot of *DIAMONDS* from *ML2.BEST*
What will happen to the car when it’s finished?
Next video, one year later.
Please tell me you are going to put more power through this motor while you have it stripped down and out of the engine bay. You will never have a better chance and it is much more cost effective.
I'm sure that looked like satin black spray paint
The rattle on cold start is completely normal, I don't think you need new tensioners.
Had two V6 Mondeo's and those engines are bullet proof. More than happy with mega mileage as long as you change the oil on time and use decent oil. Biggest expence I had on either of them was new plug leads.
@Edward Davies that's strange as one of my engine design collegues at Ilmor said he had worked on it at Cosworth.
Engineered by Porsche in Germany is the main reason it’s a great engine.
Please, please, please wear a full face air fed mask when using 2k paints. Cartridge masks offer little protection and the isocyanates can even enter into your bloodstream through your eyes....
Every mechanic should have a Midlands accent
so was that the worlds first ford 3 cylinder?
A buddy had an SVT contour. I loved that thing. Its sad they didn't make more
He has had the engine for a week and its still in one peace! I used to dismantle in one day and rebuild in two!
you were not being filmed for ISworlds though.
Will there be a price breakdown of this restoration at the end??
10:25 - Some rust??? Ruddy big hole mate!
Sticking my neck out here. But i think I noticed a subtle Halfords product placement 🤔
Lol at the idea of a bodyshop using Halford rattle cans during a job!
I'm not a Ford guy at all. But this is cool and interesting to watch. Look forward to seeing the rest 👍🏼
Read comedy of coffin on kindle unlimited
Should have got the 4 wheel drive model.
Did i hear that right ? They have the chains off and there going to clean them?😂 it would make alot more sense to put new on whilst its off no?
they were replaced
Why was the basket full of satin black?🤦 2:49
Nice video but can't we see the real cars in background pls
This makes me want a mondeo as my first car
this is so satisfying to watch
How much will it cost to get it restored???
1996 Contour GLS was my first car. I saw the front end of that Mondeo and immediately went to Part 1 before coming back here.
Why reuse timing chains? You’re already right there.
they were replaced
i think its a wind up, its a boat
Ford imperial blue is awesome. I had a fiesta Zetec S. Once compounded, polished and waxed you could fall into it the paintwork. It’s such a nice deep colour.
Anybody else notice Satin black???? Guess Halfords sold out of Gloss lol
Been waiting on this
Great video 👍
Legit 15k of work here, very satisfying watch
If i lived in the UK, this guy would fix my fords. Genius!
"Temporary repair that's a little too temporary..." - The story of every *effective* temporary fix ever
1:09 Trans a mission
At least apply a defauly lot on the video, why would you post a flat profile... jesus christ.. Money can't buy competence
I don't care if you followed the hysteria legislation. In fact, it makes me want to watch something else because frankly it's pathetic.
Shrek is one of the greatest movies of all time.
Hurry up with the next episode
yust replace te chain its better that little bit of money extra and your safe voor ever
they were replaced
Great episode Mike 👍
I just got finished swapping and porting the head on my car was the most interesting and fun thing I've done to a car ever 😂 this is looking sweet will be nice to see some more videos
I have an ST220 and this is so inspiring :) Great to see it being restored to its glory!
It's great to see that Mondeo get some love. Looks like she's shaping up nicely!
I was hoping you were going to sit on the motor
Forgive me if I’m being obtuse, but why “spray bombs” for the primer and paint?
Because Halfords are sponsoring this. As others have said, these cc and will be for minor hidden parts, obviously the body shop would probably have a shelf laden with Upol primer and black gloss.
What is the approximate cost of a rebuild like this ?
I'm guessing around £25 k ?
How much would a full renovation like this cost?
So I don't wanna be that guy but isn't the estate version thier favorite?
Love these videos! Lovely motor
dinitrol the rails and make sure it wont rot
saludos desde argentina!
In a parallel universe, this car is getting tuned.
What's all that radio gear in the Landrover?
So, typical Ford, half the sill was missing there but we didn't get to see it. And why would a professional garage with a spray booth bother with Hellfrauds paint? Was the rust just bodged and covered over with Hellfrauds tat (also typical Ford)?
Absolutely awesome 👏
So how much would it cost to get this kinda restoration done on my mondeo st ?
Awesome, Mike! 👌🏼👌🏼
What a great colour.
That engine is a peach, dunno what's the mileage on it but it looks amazing after 20 years
I would watch hours of this... why only 13 minutes?
I'm convinced this is the kind of content James watches during his special alone time.
Great video😀😀
2:58 That looks like Satin Black not Gloss Black. :)
Hurry with episode 3! Love the series!
Lovely Jubbly, going to a epic turnaround I think.
Absolutely awesome! Love it!!!! ❤️
I understand fine of the internals like the tone chains were still ok but why not replace them while in there?
They were changed afterwards.
Is the underneath of the shell going to be restored as well?
It sure is.
is that a dewalt battery on a milwaukee impact?
Fascinating content thank you!