FIXING THE £1,200,000 BUGATTI VEYRON I BOUGHT WITH A HUGE PROBLEM

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Mark McCann documents his ambitious journey to fix and finally drive his Bugatti Veyron, which he purchased in two halves with a significant gearbox problem. The video details the complex and often frustrating process of reassembling the hypercar, highlighting the expertise of Furlonger Cars, Bugatti specialists, and Pascal at KMP Power Trains, who reverse-engineered clutch plates. Key challenges included a leaky transmission seal for which no replacement part was available, the critical need to prevent contamination in the hydraulic system, and the discovery of missing titanium nuts and bolts during reassembly. A major point of contention was Bugatti's policy of refusing to sell parts directly to customers, requiring the car to be brought to their workshop for any repairs, a practice Mark McCann and his barrister, Harry, discuss as a potential monopoly. Despite numerous hurdles, including a misfire on the first startup and concerns about the new clutch's 'kiss point,' the team successfully reassembled the car, filled all fluids, and, most importantly, got it to move both forwards and backwards, solving the long-standing reverse gear issue. Mark McCann expresses immense relief and excitement, having never seen the car in one piece or sat in the driver's seat before this moment, and believes the car was bought for approximately half its worth.

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