Mechanic and tv persona Edd China is again with a new YouTube show known as “Edd China’s Workshop Diaries,” and the primary episode is now dwell.

Because the title suggests, the present focuses on the varied initiatives China has occurring at his workshop, with some friends and discipline journeys within the combine as effectively. Along with old-school mechanical work and restorations, the present will function electrification and prototyping initiatives, utilizing trendy applied sciences like 3D printing, CNC machining, and water-jet fabrication, as China explains within the episode’s intro.

In addition to organising the premise of the present, and catching up viewer’s on China’s actions since he left “Wheeler Sellers,” the primary episode focuses on China’s Volkswagen Transporter T5 van. That is the fifth-generation VW, which wasn’t bought within the U.S. (VW stop with the Transporter T4, bought because the Eurovan on this market).

The van was leaking coolant, and China hypothesizes that an oil cooler was the issue. Coolant within the engine oil confirms that speculation, so China tries to save lots of the previous oil cooler earlier than deciding to put in a brand new oil cooler and filter (they’re hooked up to the identical housing on this engine) on the van. He additionally installs a brand new air-conditioning pump whereas the engine is accessible.

Subsequent, it is time to reattach the radiator and entrance clip, reconnect hoses and sensors, and prime off fluids. As soon as the engine is fired up and as much as temperature, China finds no signal of a coolant leak. Watch the total video, and you will get an in depth but concise clarification of the restore.

It is value noting that China introduced two earlier reveals—”Edd China’s Garage Revival” and “Built By Many“—after leaving “Wheeler Sellers” in 2017, and neither went wherever. Maybe “Workshop Diaries” can have extra success. China says he plans to create an episode each week till folks do not need to watch. He additionally notes that he is working with a manufacturing workforce and sponsors, indicating at the very least some stage of long-term dedication.