Fin du Game… Le pire Noël de nos vies | Roadtrip NYC - LA en Plymouth Fast&Furious episode 11

Summary

In this adventurous video, the narrator embarks on a road trip with a friend from Oklahoma, Gary Weaver, a renowned constructor of DeLorean parts. Having previously appeared in a 2018 episode, Gary helps the narrator with pipe bending for the DeLorean, selling him various parts except for certain pipes and the time circuit, made by a Frenchman. Facing challenges with their vehicle, they seek out tools to tighten up their 'mess,' encountering issues from loose bolts to engine troubles. Despite setbacks, including a faulty clutch and overheating, they persevere through repairs and mishaps, showcasing the unpredictable and gritty reality of automotive adventures.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video involves working on an old DeLorean car, fixing issues along a road trip
• 😮‍💨 The car has many problems - leaking oil, loose bolts, broken clutch spring
• 🛠️ They try to repair the car with tools bought from auto parts stores
• 🚘 The car sputters and struggles to run, even at low speeds
• 😖 The clutch and transmission stop working properly
• 😠 The narrator gets frustrated with all the car troubles
• 🔧 They tighten bolts and attempt makeshift repairs to get the car moving
• 😥 The engine overheats and appears to blow the head gasket
• ❄️ The car breaks down and they get stranded in the cold on Christmas
• 😞 In the end, the car is likely totalled from all the issues and breakdowns

Q & A

What kind of car is the main character working on?

He is working on a DeLorean, the iconic car from the Back to the Future movies.

Where did the character originally get the DeLorean parts from?

He got most of the parts from his friend Gary Weaver in Oklahoma, who was a well-known DeLorean parts builder.

What recurring issue does the car have?

The car has loose bolts and parts that keep coming loose, requiring the character to frequently stop and tighten everything.

What happens to the clutch during one of the drives?

The clutch spring breaks, causing issues with being able to shift gears properly.

How does the character attempt to repair the broken clutch spring?

He tries to improvise a repair using some tools from an auto parts store, but it does not hold for very long.

What causes the engine to start overheating at one point?

The character pushes the overheating engine too hard while trying to make it up a hill, causing catastrophic failure.

What holiday do some of the events happen around?

Some of the events occur around Christmas/the holidays in December 2023.

How does the character end up getting the car towed at the end?

Some friendly locals spot the broken down car and arrange to have it towed and brought to a shop.

What underlying issue likely caused problems from the beginning?

An earlier timing belt failure likely caused hidden damage that slowly revealed itself throughout the trip.

What is the character's final diagnosis of the engine issue?

He believes the engine has a blown head gasket based on the symptoms and leakage visible.