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JCTs Fascinating Hobbies
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Welcome to JCTs Fascinating Hobbies, a place where I tend to post videos, relating to my hobbies, interests and anything else that may be of interest.
I have recently decided to try to make my channel a little more interesting, so will be filming my various hobby exploits, and uploading them for the world to enjoy!
From cars to computers, retro tech and a lot of things in-between, I cover what I find interesting, I hope you do, too.
Feel free to subscribe, and don't forget to like those videos, should you enjoy what you see.
I have recently decided to try to make my channel a little more interesting, so will be filming my various hobby exploits, and uploading them for the world to enjoy!
From cars to computers, retro tech and a lot of things in-between, I cover what I find interesting, I hope you do, too.
Feel free to subscribe, and don't forget to like those videos, should you enjoy what you see.
Fixing sheared off bolts on my Nissan Almera N16
Another niggly job ticked off the list.
I've had a number of sheared bolts on the N16, some for a while. Today, we take a quick look at how I removed these sheared bolts and managed to fix things up.
Off camera and after drilling and test fitting the bolts, I removed each bolt and ran a suitable tap through each bolt hole in order to clean up the threads.
I've had a number of sheared bolts on the N16, some for a while. Today, we take a quick look at how I removed these sheared bolts and managed to fix things up.
Off camera and after drilling and test fitting the bolts, I removed each bolt and ran a suitable tap through each bolt hole in order to clean up the threads.
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Nissan Micra K11 Track Rod End Replacement
Просмотров 29День назад
Today, I cover replacing the trackrod ends on my K11 Nissan Micra.
Can I overhaul my N16 Almera Suspension for under £400
Просмотров 3514 дней назад
Turns out you can. Using parts from www.autodoc.co.uk I have been able to replace my front shocks, springs, top mounts, lower arms and my rear springs, shocks and top mounts. The whole process took around 12 hours start to finish. This was due to a number of issues I came up against, plus it was sunny each time I worked on the car.....so I took my time!!. Make sure you have access to a proper s...
Have I broken my Ferguson Radio TV?
Просмотров 15221 день назад
This one threw me a little. I've never seen a unit operate quite in the way this one does!. In order for it to function, you need a double A battery inserted which powers the digital clock!. Without it, it won't switch on!!
K11 Nissan Micra Aux Belts and Tensioner Replacement
Просмотров 203Месяц назад
Today, lets take a look at what is involved with replacing the K11 Nissan Micra Aux Tensioner and drivebelts. You will need : 14mm socket 12mm crows foot spanner 12mm socket 3/8th and half inch 3/8 flexible extension 17mm spanner - for loosening the aux tensioner locknut Flat blade screwdriver 10mm socket Drive belts Tensioner
Almera N16 - Fixing the rear washer jet on the rear wash wipe
Просмотров 29Месяц назад
For a while the rear washer jet on my N16 Almera has not been spraying. In this video I track down the issue and resolve the problem. When removing the rubber boot that links the boot to the body, there is only one way it can be placed back on to the car. There is a marking on either end to show you which end is which. D for Door (so the bootlid side) and B for Body (so onto the body). You will...
Ferguson Radio TV
Просмотров 174Месяц назад
Today we're having a quick look at this rather odd little radio TV combo. Back in the 1980s there was quite a bit market for devices that could show terrestrial TV, allow you to listen to the radio and in some cases, listen to audio cassettes. Ferguson were a popular mid range brand of the time and had all these areas covered. Today, we take a look at one of these devices.
2000 Almera N16 Brochure Review
Просмотров 202 месяца назад
Lets take a look at this N16 Almera UK Brochure from the year 2000, now just over 24 years ago!. It's interesting to see how things have changed but not as drastically as you might think. A 24 year old car in 1980 would've been hopelessly out of date but a 24 year old car now is still just as usable and capable as something a lot newer. The Almera is a case in point. It still looks fairly fresh...
Kirby G5 in action - Using the Kirby Carpet Cleaning System
Просмотров 412 месяца назад
Three times a year I extract the Kirby G5 and use it for a deep clean. I also use the Kirby Carpet Cleaning system with the Kirby Carpet Shampoo. It delivers pretty good results and is fun to use. Near the middle of the video I cover how to assemble and disassemble the carpet cleaning solution. #kirby #kirbycompany #g5 #vacuumcleaner
Nissan Almera N16 Twister Brochure Review and an Interior Tour of an actual Almera Twister!
Просмотров 422 месяца назад
A brochure review with a difference. Today, I review the Nissan Almera Twister brochure, but I also compare the actual car to other competitor offerings specifically the Opel/Vauxhall Astra G. I discuss the expectation versus reality shown in the brochure and remark on the various features of the N16 Almera. A review of sorts, you could say. All for entertainment purposes. #nissan #brochure #cars
Replacing a driveshaft on the N16 Nissan Almera Pulsar Sentra Bluebird Sylphy
Просмотров 802 месяца назад
In todays video we start off with some welding updates. Next, we replace the offside (right hand side, when looking from the back of the car to the front) driveshaft. The original one has bent!. The hardest part was extracting the shaft from the gearbox. You need to persist with tapping the pry tool onto the inner CV housing. Eventually the shaft will pop out. It is advisable to replace the fol...
Thank you for 2000 Subscribers!
Просмотров 322 месяца назад
Well, I never thought I would do it.....but, here we are. Two Thousand Subscribers!. A big thank you to everyone whom has subscribed and everyone who takes the time to watch, comment, like or dislike. Long may this channel continue.
Ford Cars UK Range - January 1980
Просмотров 643 месяца назад
A Quick Look at the Ford UK model range for January 1980.
Nissan Almera N16 Front Brake Overhaul
Просмотров 1543 месяца назад
In todays video, I cover replacing the front disks, calipers and pads on my N16 Almera. Before starting, make sure you know which brake setup you have, there are two different configurations. ABS cars have discs all round with larger front discs. Non ABS cars have a Disc/Drum setup with 257mm diameter front discs. I have included the torque values taken from the Haynes Manual relevant to this m...
Replacing the wiper blades on a G30/31 BMW 5 Series
Просмотров 4013 месяца назад
Replacing the wiper blades on a G30/31 BMW 5 Series
Magazine Haul from South Molton Salvage Fair
Просмотров 293 месяца назад
Magazine Haul from South Molton Salvage Fair
Nissan Almera N16 Mud Flaps - Fitting some generic Mud Flap/Splash Guards
Просмотров 1074 месяца назад
Nissan Almera N16 Mud Flaps - Fitting some generic Mud Flap/Splash Guards
Fitting a replacement radio to my XJ40 - with help from TEMU
Просмотров 2494 месяца назад
Fitting a replacement radio to my XJ40 - with help from TEMU
Servicing a Ford ECU2 Cassette Player - Fitted to Fords European range from the late 80s
Просмотров 694 месяца назад
Servicing a Ford ECU2 Cassette Player - Fitted to Fords European range from the late 80s
Fitting Spot Lamps to a Mk2 Ford Granada
Просмотров 1064 месяца назад
Fitting Spot Lamps to a Mk2 Ford Granada
Fixing the seat recliner in an N16 Almera
Просмотров 765 месяцев назад
Fixing the seat recliner in an N16 Almera
How to renew the cabin air filter on an N16 Nissan Almera #n16 #almera #nissan
Просмотров 9175 месяцев назад
How to renew the cabin air filter on an N16 Nissan Almera #n16 #almera #nissan
Replacing car boot hydraulic struts #n16 #nissan #almera
Просмотров 875 месяцев назад
Replacing car boot hydraulic struts #n16 #nissan #almera
Samsung ChodeVision Television - It looks like a mushroom!! #crt #samsung
Просмотров 885 месяцев назад
Samsung ChodeVision Television - It looks like a mushroom!! #crt #samsung
AIWA AD6500 Recommissioning - The project is now complete!! #retro #cassette #aiwa
Просмотров 1195 месяцев назад
AIWA AD6500 Recommissioning - The project is now complete!! #retro #cassette #aiwa
New (to me) Pioneer and Alpine audio components for the Jaguar XJ40
Просмотров 726 месяцев назад
New (to me) Pioneer and Alpine audio components for the Jaguar XJ40
AIWA AD6500 - Reassembly, mild disaster strikes!!
Просмотров 1416 месяцев назад
AIWA AD6500 - Reassembly, mild disaster strikes!!
Fixing up a very early 'Personal Cassette' player - Precursor to the Walkman or Personal Stereo
Просмотров 416 месяцев назад
Fixing up a very early 'Personal Cassette' player - Precursor to the Walkman or Personal Stereo
Renovating an Aiwa AD6500 from 1976 - Repairing the motor
Просмотров 1506 месяцев назад
Renovating an Aiwa AD6500 from 1976 - Repairing the motor
Aiwa AD 6500 Renovation - Troubleshooting and the first rebelting
Просмотров 2507 месяцев назад
Aiwa AD 6500 Renovation - Troubleshooting and the first rebelting
Kind of chaotic there in the dark. I can't see how the ignition coil is mounted or any sign of it in the engine bay in the video. Where do the screws go ? I have a loose hangin ignition coil in the engine bay beside the ignition amp but I cannot see any engine bay mounting points that would match up with the mounting bracket of the coil ?
I just aquired one of these machines. Haven't been used since 1992. Turns on nicely though but only shows green screen with Black lines through it. The diskdrives' leds light red but doesn't seem to read disks. Sounds like it tries. I will try to open, discharge, check the belts and clean it all up with iso.
Superb job many thanks I have the 2016 2 litre cdti manual. If you still own the vehicle could you please advise on gearbox oil change?
I no longer own the Zafira. However, it has not travelled far….my mum owns it. It’s about due for a gearbox oil change, I’ll take a look and will no doubt document the process 🙂
Thanks James for sharing.Would it be possible to give a link to where you bought the bolts .Be interested to know what make of drill bits you used..Best Wishes M
The bolts, Amazon. The drill bits, just some generic bits suitable for metal. I started with a 2.5 mm bit, centre punch on the sheared bolt, then drill through and work up to a 5.5 mm bit. By that stage, the bolt was removing itself. I ran a suitable tap to clean the threads, then refitted the bolt.
Nissan Almera N16 машина топ
Un consiglio. Se conti il numero di giri sei sicuro che sia già allineata. Ma ottimo lavoro! Adoro la k11!
I only have scart and rf connections in my vcrs. I have a scart to usb converter that didn't work when I connected my blu ray player and macbook. I have a 360 somewhere that might work, but I have to dig it out. The only thing that works for me is my dvd player. Half of my collection is copy protected, so my other option is to play movies on my dvd player via usb. I'm trying to record a compilation of Horror clips to vhs. It's a slow process without access to youtube. I'll figure out a way.
Plus, I don't want to take the risk buying an rf converter.
My guess is they didn’t care because they didn’t think people would have vcrs and such now lol
How did you fix the aspect ratio to 4:3?
The device I was using has an option to change the output resolution to suit 4:3 screens. This does result in a clipping of the edges on any programs you watch, though the interface appears fine and suitably resized.
@@JCTsFascinatingHobbies which device were you using?
@@user-zw8du6ru2c A 'Huawei DN360T', it comes with a SCART connector as well as a HDMI connector. In the UK, these boxes were branded as a 'BT Youview', however other broadband suppliers would badge them up with their specific branding.
Thank you James for a very good real world Video. When you come to do the other side , if you must wear flip-flops for safety's sake get yourself a pair that have steel toe caps!👢👢
I've dropped a few things on my feet over the years, you would think I would've learned by now!!
Nissan Micra K11 машина топ
hi my mate has this model re cap on the power unit there's a repair man in reading stopped working on them he's not pleased and the cost now is silly he was silly about the make's of caps i have i said you get them when he find the cost he was not pleased one bit
what about aspect ratio?
hello, infinite congratulations. I would like to ask you a courtesy, at about minute 1:30, where there is the 8-wire brown and white reed switch), when the plate is at rest, do the plates touch the contacts or not? Thanks, Orlando.
hi, congratulations on your patience with the repair, wonderful deck! at minute 53:20 where it says there is a rubber strip, what did you replace it with? Thanks, Orlando.
I replaced mine with a cut out piece from a roll I found on Amazon. It was not too expensive. Secured it using a suitable glue.
Really detailed video, thank you - I was just wondering if you have a have a particular tool set that you use to maintain and repair your K11 micra.
A comprehensive socket set is usually enough for basic service tasks. I have a large collection of tools, acquired throughout the years so do have some more specific tools for specific purposes. For example, a spring compressor set, valve spring compressors, ball joint separator….however, day to day stuff…..a good set of spanners, sockets and screwdrivers will be more than enough.
Thank you!
I remember this model well from my school days around 1981, you know .....when we sat on the floor looking up at a 24" screen wheeled about on stilts with this shiny new bit of tech on a vcr shelf underneath. I was fascinated by it more than the programmes we watched. Anyway, I'm positive it was this model but for the remote control side of things it had a small separate receiver box thing attached to the side of it, plugged in round the back, so it looks like remote control was an option. It was definitely a remote receiver because an led on it blinked when the teacher pressed the remote.
Hi there thank you for this video but I have a question about 12:00, isn't the car supposed to hold approx. 4.5L of coolant, may I ask why the emptying seems to be a very small fraction of that amount? Thank you in advance. :)
It should, the remainder is sat in the engine block. There is an engine block drain plug fitted. In my experience, because I change the coolant every couple of years...there isn't usually any need to drain the block. To work around this, you can fill the system with water, run the car so the thermostat opens and the fans come on. Let it cool for 30 minutes, then drain the radiator. Repeat this until you have clear water coming from the radiator. At this point you can add your antifreeze and complete the job.
@@JCTsFascinatingHobbies brilliant thank you :)
hi i worked on alot of betacam decks alot you find alot of people out there are trained in away to deal with them i have no sony training i just picked it up over the years note i have 50 betacam deck all working now there's only some makes i am looking for first line betacam the decks with liner audio not sp decks there are people with alot of tape i have alot of zonal master tape 100's of them used once and new sealed betacam tapes 30min plus i used to get offered gear all the time still do i am so picky now
Hi where did you get the vents from
I’m trying to record tv shows I like from Discovery plus on to vhs tapes there brand new blank tapes & seem to be recording when I push the record button on my vcr but when I go to play the tapes on another tv & vcr there no pic or audio when the tape starts to play just a black screen. What am I doing wrong???
Hi, I saw your video, I wanted to ask you a specific question, could I have a contact? Thanks, Orlando.
Nissan Micra K11 машина топ
The term you were looking for was the 'Hall Effect'. ;o)
@@JamesE707 yes!!! That’s the one 😂
Well done in getting it working!
Hobbies keep us sane. ;o)
Crikey , you've made several videos!
One of the major problems with old cassette decks is that for several decades they are subject to varying atmospheric conditions, add to that slow motion chemical reactions and we get sticky mechanisms, and oxidised belts. All that before we even look at the electronics! I see you've made a second video?, I'll take a look there ..... :o)
How's the aspect ratio? Does it crop of the sides or does it stretch to fit. I tried a similar thing with my own video, hooking my combined CRT and VHS recorder to my mac mini and got too much strech. If I were to record copyright protected material to VHS in a purely hypothetical scenario it would be Garth Marenghi's Dark Place
Nissan Almera N16 машина топ
I don’t think anyone who works for the streaming services anticipated anyone trying to record to an analogue format. They’ve put in place all kinds of technical restrictions on recording the signal digitally, but not “old school” analogue. I bet you could record to a STB /VCR with an inbuilt DVD recorder too. I’ll have to try on my Panasonic DVD RAM recorder.
Can you do a video on the internal fuel pump?
88miles per hour!!!
I’m sure they thought Macrovision protection was dead, and rely solely on HDCP protection.
Hi JCT , Excellent set of videos.Can you please give me the spec for your replacement motor, as the originals are like chickens teeth.Thanks
Hello, in the end I used a Matsushita motor that was slightly newer. The Aiwa motor actually has an outer casing, and inside is the matsushita motor with onboard motor controller. I searched eBay for ‘matsushita 16v dc motor’ and found a number of results. The only down side is I cannot use the original Aiwa motor body, so run the motor with no outer body, just the Matsushita motor casing. Wiring, positive to positive, negative to negative as before. I removed the pulley from the original motor and pressed it onto the new motor. It works, you can fine tune the speed using the trimmer on the controller or the adjuster screw under the capstan flywheel.
@@JCTsFascinatingHobbies Thank you for the info, Please do you have the model number of Matsushita motor as there seem to be a few variations..
Of course it will work, it's analog, there's no information going out. HDMI actually has digital information. RCA and component cables don't transfer information.
Check out Macrovision. It is more than possible to copy protect analogue recordings. Macrovision's legacy analog copy protection (ACP) works by implanting a series of excessive voltage pulses within the off-screen VBI lines of video. These pulses were included physically within pre-existing recordings on VHS and Betamax
I don’t think Piracy works with Netflix. You’re basically recording off of a tv program or movie from a streaming service. You’re copying off of an existing vhs tape like we did in the old days of a double vhs tape player
Or, VHS to a Sony Beta machine and then back to VHS, to circumvent the macro vision encoding….apparently, early JVC decks such as the HR3300 piano key decks, are also unaffected by the macro vision protection.
How does the cassette “sled” if you will, work? Does it have a motor and belt that pulls the cassette up?
Well, originally it would have had a rubber strip on the sled which the motor idler would grip against. There are two switches, one that detects movement in the sled, so, you push the tape and the motor starts trying to take in the sled. The second switches the load motor off and activates the main deck motor. Now, the rubber strip is long worn smooth. Rubber renew does not revive it now does a light sanding!!
Gracias amigo buen vídeo !
I’m gonna take my favorite movie Luca from Disney+ and record it on to VHS just for the fun of it
Yeah my problem is that the passenger window doesn't budge at all.... *Update* i needed to force the other door in place so it's properly closed and i could synchronise it thanks for the helpful video... now i only need a working ecu since mine is busted...
Ниссан Альмера н16 машина топ
I got bit on one as well. Mine ran but would not suck up the oil. The engine oil was warm and should have came out. Ended up using a hand pump model extractor that a frend had.
i ordere one of of ebay last week because i love this kind of old vhs camera colour reproduction im going to use it for recording a arg did you buy it in box or used
I bought it used, it’s now with a friend. I have another full size VHS camera in the form of a Panasonic M40.
I also had a fuse blown on the new machine and now I know why I changed the hoses and the greater flow of the sucked oil, the fuse didn't last
Ниссан Альмера н 16 машина топ
Hi, were can i find new driv belts? Kjeld sweden
I found a pack of varying sizes of square belt, on eBay.
What type of plastic is the bumper made
Changin injector to Jaguar XK8 2002 4.0, do you have, a video?
Usually many newer devices that have composite output don’t normally have macrovision protection in streaming apps like Netflix (probably because companies don’t care about low quality analog copies of their content, plus most devices that have Netflix today don’t normally have composite). That’s usually dvd that has this protection. Even many newer DVDs, I’ve tested a dvd that came out in 2023 and still has macrovision.