I FIXED MY BUGATTI VEYRON FOR $3 THEN DROVE IT
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Get 30% off Yfood today here - bit.ly I took a chance on buying a repossessed Bugatti Veyron with a bunch of problems. One of them being that it wouldnt go into gear. After finding out it was just a $3 fuse to put the car into gear its now time to see if it will actually drive, but the problems didnt stop there.
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This video follows Mat Armstrong as he takes on a repossessed Bugatti Veyron with a string of problems, starting from a gearbox that reportedly wouldn’t engage. The opening segment sets the stage with the claim that a tiny fuse in the hydraulic gearbox pump is the culprit for the initial failure to shift, a surprising twist given the car’s reputation and expected complexity. He explains that the fuse’s melt hints at possible deeper electrical or hydraulic issues, and he plans a visual inspection behind the quarter panel to verify the pump’s condition. He notes the car’s misfire and multiple faults, and emphasizes that Bugatti will not sell parts easily, so any repair must be sourced through non-official channels. The narrative immediately foregrounds a hands-on, methodical approach to diagnosing and potentially reviving a highly valuable hypercar. The early crew commentary hints at the scale of the project and the looming risk of creating new problems by tweaking the wrong components.
Topics · autos & vehicles · car repair · vlog · manual repair · DIY · entertainment
Questions answered
- What caused the Bugatti Veyron to not go into gear initially?
- A melted fuse for the gearbox hydraulic pump was identified as the initial cause, with the pump building pressure and the system needing further diagnosis.
- Did the author consider using Radweld to fix a radiator leak?
- Yes, the author attempted a Radweld sealant approach to plug a tiny radiator hole, acknowledging potential side effects and weighing the risk versus reward.
- What was the most challenging part of accessing the gearbox components?
- Removing body panels and associated components to access the gearbox pump, accumulators, and filters was labor-intensive and required careful disassembly.
- What was the result of the first test drive after initial fixes?
- The car performed surprisingly well on the first drive, with smooth gear engagement and strong power, though intermittent misfires and lights returned later.
- What diagnostic steps were used to isolate misfires?
- Swapping coil packs and using fault code clearing to see if misfires moved between cylinders, along with testing with ignition on and monitoring pressure in the gearbox system.