You’re not doing anything any of us havent done - you’re just probably more honest than most of us. Always best to check if unsure. Thanks for posting.
I was thinking pretty much the same thing. As a 'car enthusiast' I find Ian's good-natured, calm, knowledgeable presentation, and his real passion for old cars, much more enjoyable than the frenetic 'comedy car shows' that the TV companies give us. Put Hub Nut on prime time instead!
The headbutt "Pschouuuu" definitely takes the cake Hubnut!! We love your channel in America!!! I"m very sad to hear that the Rover 45 will have to move on to greener pastures but I'm so happy that you're buying something you always wanted. Congratulations are also in order that your channel is doing so well that you can quit editing 1 of your 2 magazines and focus more on making your video creations. I've never been so excited to see a channel grow as much as Hubnut. Us common folks need this channel to keep us going through a sea of dreadful supercars and exotics that seem to be taking over TH-cam these days. Cars like the Mighty Dacia and TWC the Invacar will reign down from Wales to all of us watching. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, one torque wrench at a time. Farewell!!!
A big decision Ian. Sounds great and I wish you well. I admire your decision which is all about doing what's right for you and not about money. Rare these days but I'm sure every contribution will help make it possible.
You've not put out a waste of time video yet, Ian. Well, not from the viewing aspect, anyway! And because of your honest, 'warts and all' approach, not strictly a waste of time for you, either, if you consider it produced some more content for you and us. Glad to hear about the work -life reshuffle = more videos! Good luck with that, from where I'm sitting, it's the right decision!
Good luck on you 2019 antics I will most definitely look forward to a new videos and other capers. I think we have all been there and realised that we may have missed a bolt or two.
I'm always making silly mistakes, forgetting to bolt things up properly has caused me a lots of wasted time and almost losing a wheel one time. I dismantled my rear brakes by removing the caliper I think to try and improve handbrake efficiency, didnt bolt it back on properly, kept hearing a rattling noise, so replaced my rear shocks (this was shortly after I had replaced my rear springs as one had broken). Carried on driving it and then one day, the rear brakes were making a terrible noise, turned out, 30 odd miles from home, one of the bolts holding the caliper on disappeared. Still drove it home, only braked once as it caused the caliper to be pulled to the disc. Another time I 'test fitted' a new throttle body, went for run and the brakes failed, by the time i fixed the brakes (8 months later) I had forgotten about the throttle body, car drove fine then gradually started triggering limp home mode (which was the original problem), then, popped the bonnet to discover a very loose throttle body letting lots of air in after the valve. The wheel was because i took it off to get under the car to investigate the problem, didn't bother torquing it figuring i would remove it when i did the fix, didn't remove the wheel so never torqued it. So your channel reassures me that im not the only one who makes a best guess at things and hopes everything will be OK!
Not a waste of time. I myself have been very very relieved when I've convinced myself that I forgot to do an important step, dig in to make sure it's been done, and find that I had in fact done it, just not remembered. I'm hoping, though, to be better about that. I'm hoping to get the engine for the 1972 VW SuperBeetle put back together in the next couple of months. I hope that I do get everything together so I don't have to pull the engine to do something stupid. Great that the channel is doing so well! Congratulations! I will have some of your merch on my Christmas list. I'll have to tell them to keep an eye out for when you get restocked. Thanks for the video!
I feel your pain, I spent a few hours fitting new headlamps to the passat the other day only to find out they were for left hand drive when I took the car to my tame mechanic to have them aligned. To add insult to injury the suppler says I can't return them as I have fitted them.
I've done that and my tame mechanic managed to align the bulbs (bodge)enough to pass the test for the last two years. EBay can be frustrating sometimes.
Really looking forward to 2019. More HubNut, yay! Just watched the whole Project Elly series. Wonderful to see what you do and some of Wales as well. Cheers.
Ooh a collection video! It’s been a while so I’ll look forward to that! We’ve all been there when we have convinced our selves we haven’t done something that we actually have... Keep the videos coming (they are never a waste of time , in fact they are better than what’s on the telly).
Great video as always can't wait to see what your next car will be you've got to love old cars so much more character that modem ones all the best happy travels for the weekend cheers
Thanks again Ian your entertainment is never a waste of time. I've never watched the one you recommended but I admire that you keep the dirt on your hands, not in your mouth! I do want merchandise but Canada Post is on a quasi strike right now so for sure in the new year. I inheirited an old fashioned bendy type torque wrench. They never need adjusting or slacking. I tossed away my click type one out of frustration.
As you get older the sudden blind panic attacks caused by questioning if you have done something or not get more frequent, so just think of this episode as a taster of what is to come it later life :-) . Now I'm sure there was something I meant to do ….. ?
So right! I'm often finding myself paralyzed with a sudden feeling that there was something really, really important that I was supposed to do today....now, what was it again...?
Both you and Aging Wheels are brilliant youtubers who’ve done so much to inform my enjoyment of quirky classics. Small wonder that my preferred ‘on the throne’ reading is Trabi/2CV ads and has been for months!
Might I hazard to suggest more self belief in your own mechanical capabilities required even in the face seeming evidence to the contrary. I thoroughly agree with you on the Ageing Wheels front, which I also discovered recently. Now I lust after a Trabby as well as an Invacar. Coincidentally, I'm working in Poland as we speak and I used to often see them out here a decade or so ago. Now that I want one, not one to be seen! Probably for the best as I would not last long running after them in the street if I saw one! Congratulations on your news. Looking forward to seeing the increasing output in the months ahead.
Your vids are always worth watching Ian,shame to see the Rover go but look forward to seeing the new car.Hope it's something just as comfortable for the long journeys ☺
I am told that you are supposed to unwind a torque wrench after use, as leaving it under tension can adversely affect the accuracy. I've owned one for years but i hardly ever use it. My elbow is my gauge!!
That's not what I've been taught by other torque wrench manufacturers. Hubnut is correct. You will weaken the spring which is critically important for a torque wrench to be accurate if you don't turn it back to zero when you're not using it.
I am enjoying watching, I do recognise your processes in my way of doing things, though that's no consolation for either of us. Please note I am not paying for any extra labour charges to correct the job, just the set time given by Citroen for the job, hehe
Goodbye Rover looking forward to seeing your new addition to HubNut fleet and there is nothing wrong with checking your work on Elly, Going to check out Aging wheels hope it's as good as this channel
No. Mr. Ageing Wheels is much too slick, with trick editing and fancy bubblegum incidental music. I much prefer you forgetting how to use a torque wrench and getting Mrs. HubNut to lift heavy things for you while you film her. Keep it British.
@@HubNut production level is fine ad it is. My wife hates me watching TH-cam on the tv but she doesn't mind when hubnut is on it probably because you're not hysterically shouting and annoying to watch. If you know what I mean.
Imagine being me... Jealous Large garage to work in Nice old cars to work on No annoying children Nice wife that respects your work and love of cars Nice wife that gets hands on with mechanical repairs Nice wife that decorates home and can do plumbing Wife that doesn't demand 1k for Xmas gifts Or takes your debit card Shall I go on Your living the dream enjoy Watching you is my escape from the wife and household duties
Ian, did I detect a slight tear in your eye and a lump in your throat when you said you were leaving classic Jag Magazine. Ps ... We all love you loads and wish you the very best for 2019.
Ian love it, man after my own work processes. Button it all up, now did I remember to ......, not sure I'll check, take it all apart again, seems OK, put it all back together again! Already watch Aging Wheels, I see what you mean ;-)
You're not the only one who's put something back together, only to take it apart, and putting it back again. My beetle also gets tossed about in strong winds.
Your doing ok Ian. It's a complex process. Like anything its best when done daily. Its habits that perfect one technique. So cut slack for shade tree mechanics. Like playing piano if not practiced 8 hours a day mistakes will occur occasionally. Great job Ian if it runs. Carry On well done! Rich and cats LA California USA.
Hi Ian another good video, I bet that the jaguar mag will miss your work, can't wait to see the next new car, and all so to see what you get up to next year, (I have the full set of your mugs) got to get the calinder next.
Have you ever put an engine back together and have a con rod crash through thr side of a block? I have, I completely forgot to torque up the number two big end cap when replacing the shells. Good job it was my own car (the Reliant). When the head gasket went on my Singer Chamois (my next car), I got a mechanic mate to fix it. The torque wrench? Another mate broke it. If I need one, I borrow his.
Some schools say loosen the Torque wrench after using, others say leave it; I'm with the loosen school. You pays your money and takes your choice. We had pretty much a wet and windy day today on the Island.
"Can you imagine being me?" *sigh * Many, MANY times...I've just done re-installing the power steering pump in my camaro. To take it off, I had to: 1) drain the radiator (make a mess), 2) remove upper radiator hose (make a mess), 3) remove the pulley 4) remove the pump (make a mess). Send pump to get rebuild. 4) Install the pump, 5) pulley, 6) radiator hose, 7) fill the radiator (make a mess), 8) fill the pump. Realize that I forgot to install the return hose to the pump reservoir, and let all the power steering fluid drain on the backside. (Liter of fluid everywhere). Realize that (due to tight clearances) I can only install the return hose if the pump is taken out again. Have a stiff drink and contemplate selling the car. Repeat steps 1-8. Yup, been there :)
Ok Ian. Torque setting are only any good with NEW bolts. This is because bolts stretch. So once stretched they are tight. So you can tighten them with a socket, you can feel when they are tight, and don't need a torque wrench. Yes I know, many will disagree. Despite my experience, when I had to repair the Clio years ago now I found the correct tightening procedure, and followed it......Yes once the bolts were tight I realised I too had wasted time.....should have just pulled them tight. Only thing to remember is redo them once they have been warmed up once or twice.....the head gaskets settle.
@@HubNut A series BMC uses nuts and stud. No head gaskets....hmm my fault, must have missed it. Anyway the same rule applies. Just so you know, a decent pull with a 3/8 socket wrench is 45ft lb. Torque setting of A series head nuts. A strong pull with a 1/2 in bar is 60 ft lb. You'll still feel them go tight.....UNLESS they are made of monkey metal......then you've no chance lol.
I watched a little mobility scooter driving down the road the other day and it was very closely followed by 2 HGV's towing very large loads each. I thought of you in that Invacar.
Having a guess at what car you've always wanted, nothing big, nothing too exotic, nothing expensive, just wondered if any Alfasud ti are left to pick up cheapish with no rust or welding to do.!! Not sure if HubNut is up to welding to a mot standard.
Hi Ian, i juat thought id warn you that i had a toque wrench that i left for a week on 50 mewton meters and when i came to use it again it was ruined. keep up the good work and looking foward to seeing project fox develop
Hi Ian,to be honest,its better to be safe than sorry,the Rover going to a another home BUGGER,nice to see more of your cars in the future on here.thats great news,i wonder what car you bought now, very interested to find out soon.
So how do I go about applying for the position of Editor at Classic Jaguar Magazine then Ian? I have worked at their factories, if that helps my application.
New editor already lined up I'm afraid. If you have any interesting tales you tell, you can always email cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk to speak to either me or the new editor.
@@HubNut Thanks for the email address Ian. I worked as a Technical Author for one of the companies which built production lines for JLR, it was my job to write the Operations and Maintenance Manuals for them. I will send some interesting tales to you and the new editor.
Hi Ian, I did hear in the grapevine that you are spending £700 on your next project. Could this be a 2017 Astra Vxr buy any chance, cos mine has given me non stop problems since the day I bought it and I value it at about the same value. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nooooo, not the Rover! :-( That news makes me sad. I, and i'm sure a lot of other people, love that thing. It better be something good you've bought, Ian...
Not a waste of time, I've had moments where I was unsure if I'd done something right, and occasionally my self-doubt was right and I'd missed something, so far better to check than to have it sit in your head driving you bonkers wondering if something wasn't right!! :)
"Other magical words are available" what could possibly be funnier? I noticed the 602 pressed into the cowling, do they do a 652 version, no thats a bit too showy for HubNut?
Better safe than sorry, I don't think Elly mind showing you her innards on such an important issue. I once forgot to tighten the fan blade bolts and it cost me a radiator. I was second guessing myself while driving down the road thinking no way could I be that stupid. Three miles later I was sitting beside the road feeling like a court jester.
Well, Ian, you didn't fool me. You dreamt up all that torque spanner stuff so you could make an "essential" visit to the garage and start taking Elly apart - again! I saw the joy in your face. I'll bet Mrs Hubnut threw her eyes to heaven and said "whatever".
Ah but when in the Air Force I learned a lot about torque wrenches, not only are you supposed to unwind them you're not supposed to set them below 0, if you do it is a major quality breach and you have to send the wrench out to the calibration shop.
Haha shout out to Aging Wheels, my other favourite channel on TH-cam. You humour content is just fine in a more British fashion. Having said that, Robert of AW has a distinctly British level of sarcasm which is surprising for an American 😂 Another good video though
Can I imagine being you? Yes I can because I am the same. I was very bored last night and I decided it would be a good idea to dismantle the pull start on the Honda engine on an old wacker plate because I wanted to see how it works. I undid a screw and the coil of spring exploded chasing me around the garage (exaggeration but it sounds good). Two hours later it was back in situ. Two hours of my life totally wasted. Damn boredom!!
A Hubnut / Ageing Wheels colab would be a most splendiferous watch indeed! Get him over to Wales and lets see what he makes of TWC (he could bring his Trabant)
Your next car would have to be something that is comfortable over long distances so that rules out a kei car or does it? We will have to wait for your big reveal.
Top stuff 🙂 any reason in particular you’ve dropped classic Jag or is it just down to the work load? Also, I bought a calendar on the day you announced them, is it in my head or were the first 100 said to come with something extra? Or am I just making that up? 😂 just wondering what the something extra was if this is true as I didn’t get anything and I thought I was super quick 😢
Magazine drop is entirely due to workload. Not enough hours in the day! I'm afraid the only bonus with the calendar is the knowledge that it was transported by Invacar - and almost destroyed in a storm! Still have four or five left from that batch...
@@HubNut Could you please save one of those for me? My order will be coming next Monday (payday for me). I've grown quite attached to TWC and it would have special meaning to me....
If you were mechanically trained you would not leave the Torque Wrench set on anything but slackened off, as leaving them compressed causes them to go out of calibration quicker. Also can't actually blow a head gasket on a 2CV as they don't use gaskets, but running them with the joint leaking causes burning on the faces that take a hell of a lot of lapping in to make them seal again.
Anyone who hasn't had doubts about carrying out certain things during a re-assembly is a fibber of the first order. I have received my mug , hat and calander which were delivered in a beautiful parcel. The hat in particular (mainly as it comes with me on my head) has been very well received in all of my ports of call and keeps my bald head nice and warm. I am now saving up for a T shirt .
You’re not doing anything any of us havent done - you’re just probably more honest than most of us. Always best to check if unsure. Thanks for posting.
I just love your complete lack of anger 🤘
You may be the first person on YT that devotes an entire video to tidying crap from a garage and not disappoint the audience.
I've just bought a mug 👍 I only found your channel last week but I've been binge watching it. It's excellent! Keep up the good work 😀
Thank you!
This so called 'complete waste of time' was more entertaining and informative than any Top Gear episode from roughly 2005.
Well said, my friend. Top entertainment value here no doubt!
Agreed.
Always the highlight of my day watching these videos, Ian. :-)
I was thinking pretty much the same thing. As a 'car enthusiast' I find Ian's good-natured, calm, knowledgeable presentation, and his real passion for old cars, much more enjoyable than the frenetic 'comedy car shows' that the TV companies give us. Put Hub Nut on prime time instead!
I literally was just watching ageing wheels and thinking about how he was an American you. Great channel. His saab 96 is so cool.
I also just discovered his channel, and am really enjoying it as well- there is a similar kind of vibe isn't there :)
I love this channel. Always good stuff to watch and better than telly.
Awesome!! Love your brutal honesty, max respect, looking forward to more vids, and more craziness!
The headbutt "Pschouuuu" definitely takes the cake Hubnut!! We love your channel in America!!! I"m very sad to hear that the Rover 45 will have to move on to greener pastures but I'm so happy that you're buying something you always wanted. Congratulations are also in order that your channel is doing so well that you can quit editing 1 of your 2 magazines and focus more on making your video creations. I've never been so excited to see a channel grow as much as Hubnut. Us common folks need this channel to keep us going through a sea of dreadful supercars and exotics that seem to be taking over TH-cam these days. Cars like the Mighty Dacia and TWC the Invacar will reign down from Wales to all of us watching. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, one torque wrench at a time. Farewell!!!
A big decision Ian. Sounds great and I wish you well. I admire your decision which is all about doing what's right for you and not about money. Rare these days but I'm sure every contribution will help make it possible.
I've always done what's right rather than what pays. It's why I'm skint! But happy.
Edd Chyna's brother. The men with Morals! Lol
You've not put out a waste of time video yet, Ian. Well, not from the viewing aspect, anyway! And because of your honest, 'warts and all' approach, not strictly a waste of time for you, either, if you consider it produced some more content for you and us. Glad to hear about the work -life reshuffle = more videos! Good luck with that, from where I'm sitting, it's the right decision!
You and your projects are very entertaining, long may it continue. Merry Christmas & A happy new year
Now I'm looking forward to next year 👍 I enjoy all your videos it's like you know what cars i like lol . All the best to you and thank you ☺
Good luck on you 2019 antics I will most definitely look forward to a new videos and other capers.
I think we have all been there and realised that we may have missed a bolt or two.
I'm always making silly mistakes, forgetting to bolt things up properly has caused me a lots of wasted time and almost losing a wheel one time. I dismantled my rear brakes by removing the caliper I think to try and improve handbrake efficiency, didnt bolt it back on properly, kept hearing a rattling noise, so replaced my rear shocks (this was shortly after I had replaced my rear springs as one had broken). Carried on driving it and then one day, the rear brakes were making a terrible noise, turned out, 30 odd miles from home, one of the bolts holding the caliper on disappeared. Still drove it home, only braked once as it caused the caliper to be pulled to the disc. Another time I 'test fitted' a new throttle body, went for run and the brakes failed, by the time i fixed the brakes (8 months later) I had forgotten about the throttle body, car drove fine then gradually started triggering limp home mode (which was the original problem), then, popped the bonnet to discover a very loose throttle body letting lots of air in after the valve. The wheel was because i took it off to get under the car to investigate the problem, didn't bother torquing it figuring i would remove it when i did the fix, didn't remove the wheel so never torqued it. So your channel reassures me that im not the only one who makes a best guess at things and hopes everything will be OK!
Not a waste of time. I myself have been very very relieved when I've convinced myself that I forgot to do an important step, dig in to make sure it's been done, and find that I had in fact done it, just not remembered.
I'm hoping, though, to be better about that. I'm hoping to get the engine for the 1972 VW SuperBeetle put back together in the next couple of months. I hope that I do get everything together so I don't have to pull the engine to do something stupid.
Great that the channel is doing so well! Congratulations! I will have some of your merch on my Christmas list. I'll have to tell them to keep an eye out for when you get restocked.
Thanks for the video!
I feel your pain, I spent a few hours fitting new headlamps to the passat the other day only to find out they were for left hand drive when I took the car to my tame mechanic to have them aligned. To add insult to injury the suppler says I can't return them as I have fitted them.
I've done that and my tame mechanic managed to align the bulbs (bodge)enough to pass the test for the last two years. EBay can be frustrating sometimes.
@@terryatkinson899 wasn't ebay
Ian, making sure that something is done right is never a waste of time!
Ian? He's an Ian?
It is true. I am.
I am shook.
Really looking forward to 2019. More HubNut, yay! Just watched the whole Project Elly series. Wonderful to see what you do and some of Wales as well. Cheers.
Ooh a collection video! It’s been a while so I’ll look forward to that!
We’ve all been there when we have convinced our selves we haven’t done something that we actually have...
Keep the videos coming (they are never a waste of time , in fact they are better than what’s on the telly).
Great video as always can't wait to see what your next car will be you've got to love old cars so much more character that modem ones all the best happy travels for the weekend cheers
I got enough enjoyment from this video to counteract any time that may have been wasted.
Hubut you never waste our time.
Thanks again Ian your entertainment is never a waste of time. I've never watched the one you recommended but I admire that you keep the dirt on your hands, not in your mouth! I do want merchandise but Canada Post is on a quasi strike right now so for sure in the new year. I inheirited an old fashioned bendy type torque wrench. They never need adjusting or slacking. I tossed away my click type one out of frustration.
Well I certainly enjoyed watching you checking over the cylinder head torques. Always entertaining.
As you get older the sudden blind panic attacks caused by questioning if you have done something or not get more frequent, so just think of this episode as a taster of what is to come it later life :-) . Now I'm sure there was something I meant to do ….. ?
That is so true!
So right! I'm often finding myself paralyzed with a sudden feeling that there was something really, really important that I was supposed to do today....now, what was it again...?
Both you and Aging Wheels are brilliant youtubers who’ve done so much to inform my enjoyment of quirky classics. Small wonder that my preferred ‘on the throne’ reading is Trabi/2CV ads and has been for months!
colllaboration, but i guess it would have to be an amphicar ! lol
Might I hazard to suggest more self belief in your own mechanical capabilities required even in the face seeming evidence to the contrary.
I thoroughly agree with you on the Ageing Wheels front, which I also discovered recently. Now I lust after a Trabby as well as an Invacar. Coincidentally, I'm working in Poland as we speak and I used to often see them out here a decade or so ago. Now that I want one, not one to be seen! Probably for the best as I would not last long running after them in the street if I saw one!
Congratulations on your news. Looking forward to seeing the increasing output in the months ahead.
Your vids are always worth watching Ian,shame to see the Rover go but look forward to seeing the new car.Hope it's something just as comfortable for the long journeys ☺
I am told that you are supposed to unwind a torque wrench after use, as leaving it under tension can adversely affect the accuracy. I've owned one for years but i hardly ever use it. My elbow is my gauge!!
According to Norbar there is no need to back off torque wrenches to zero before storage, I guess they should know as they make the things!
That's not what I've been taught by other torque wrench manufacturers. Hubnut is correct. You will weaken the spring which is critically important for a torque wrench to be accurate if you don't turn it back to zero when you're not using it.
@@klwthe3rd www.norbar.com/en-gb/News-Events/Blog/entryid/449/the-ten-things-you-should-know-about-your-torque-wrench
Thanks for the info on torque wrench Ian, I never knew that you should always back them off to zero when not in use. Another great upload 👍🏾👍🏾
You know the old saying Ian practice makes perfect!. Keep the videos coming. 2019 is sounding good.
Great news about the developments for 2019, wishing you every success.
I am enjoying watching, I do recognise your processes in my way of doing things, though that's no consolation for either of us. Please note I am not paying for any extra labour charges to correct the job, just the set time given by Citroen for the job, hehe
It’s never a waste of time viewing your videos Ian. Sounds like 2019 is going to be a big change for you and us 👍🏻
Goodbye Rover looking forward to seeing your new addition to HubNut fleet and there is nothing wrong with checking your work on Elly, Going to check out Aging wheels hope it's as good as this channel
No. Mr. Ageing Wheels is much too slick, with trick editing and fancy bubblegum incidental music. I much prefer you forgetting how to use a torque wrench and getting Mrs. HubNut to lift heavy things for you while you film her. Keep it British.
I aspire to match his production levels.
@@HubNut production level is fine ad it is. My wife hates me watching TH-cam on the tv but she doesn't mind when hubnut is on it probably because you're not hysterically shouting and annoying to watch. If you know what I mean.
Yes I agree. Hubnut's production is perfect and makes me feel right at home. Hubnut needs no seconds to anyone.
@@HubNut he won't be as funny as you because he's American. And as we know, only a tiny percentage of them have any recognisable sense of humour ☺️
Oh no. I thought the Rover was a keeper. Looking forward to seeing what you’re getting next
Rover was never going to be a keeper! Very few cars achieve that status. TWC is one of very few cars that I've owned for more than one year.
HubNut my guess is an old Vauxhall. Looking forward to the reveal.
I'm sad I love the Rover.
Imagine being me... Jealous
Large garage to work in
Nice old cars to work on
No annoying children
Nice wife that respects your work and love of cars
Nice wife that gets hands on with mechanical repairs
Nice wife that decorates home and can do plumbing
Wife that doesn't demand 1k for Xmas gifts
Or takes your debit card
Shall I go on
Your living the dream enjoy
Watching you is my escape from the wife and household duties
You forgot, nice wife that will push instead of steer. LOL
Ian, did I detect a slight tear in your eye and a lump in your throat when you said you were leaving classic Jag Magazine. Ps ... We all love you loads and wish you the very best for 2019.
It's been a blast, that's for sure. Very enjoyable to dig so far into the company's history. But, time for fresh challenges.
Ian love it, man after my own work processes. Button it all up, now did I remember to ......, not sure I'll check, take it all apart again, seems OK, put it all back together again! Already watch Aging Wheels, I see what you mean ;-)
You should always back a torque wrench off to just above zero when not in use.
I know now!
all about reading the instructions, clearly stated
You're not the only one who's put something back together, only to take it apart, and putting it back again. My beetle also gets tossed about in strong winds.
Big leap giving up your day job , but you have my support going forward
Your doing ok Ian. It's a complex process. Like anything its best when done daily. Its habits that perfect one technique. So cut slack for shade tree mechanics. Like playing piano if not practiced 8 hours a day mistakes will occur occasionally. Great job Ian if it runs. Carry On well done!
Rich and cats LA California USA.
Hi Ian another good video, I bet that the jaguar mag will miss your work, can't wait to see the next new car, and all so to see what you get up to next year, (I have the full set of your mugs) got to get the calinder next.
A collaboration between HutNut and Aging Wheels would be hilarious!
He would have to come here. I don't like flying...
I seem to remember someone turning a 2CV into an amphibious car once... (though i dont think Elly would appreciate that somehow!)
Mr Hubnut drives an Invacar, the sort of vehicle that gives death traps a bad name. Flying should be child's play.
Have you ever put an engine back together and have a con rod crash through thr side of a block? I have, I completely forgot to torque up the number two big end cap when replacing the shells. Good job it was my own car (the Reliant). When the head gasket went on my Singer Chamois (my next car), I got a mechanic mate to fix it. The torque wrench? Another mate broke it. If I need one, I borrow his.
Oh gawd! No, haven't managed that thankfully.
Congrats on being able to drop the Jag mag Ian! Sounds like we’re gonna get more videos, great news 👍
Yes a big waist, good news on the future plans, I can feel that garage clean up video itching to get made.
I love Aging Wheels as well... The two best "let's bang a few things and hope it works" channels!
Actually, that's a bit harsh, but you know what I mean!
Some schools say loosen the Torque wrench after using, others say leave it; I'm with the loosen school. You pays your money and takes your choice. We had pretty much a wet and windy day today on the Island.
If you reset the torque wrench back to zero every time how on earth do you know if you forgotten to torque your head bolts properly. 😂
Well done on getting Hubnut to partially generate a living. Quality antics as usual.
"Can you imagine being me?" *sigh * Many, MANY times...I've just done re-installing the power steering pump in my camaro. To take it off, I had to: 1) drain the radiator (make a mess), 2) remove upper radiator hose (make a mess), 3) remove the pulley 4) remove the pump (make a mess). Send pump to get rebuild. 4) Install the pump, 5) pulley, 6) radiator hose, 7) fill the radiator (make a mess), 8) fill the pump. Realize that I forgot to install the return hose to the pump reservoir, and let all the power steering fluid drain on the backside. (Liter of fluid everywhere). Realize that (due to tight clearances) I can only install the return hose if the pump is taken out again. Have a stiff drink and contemplate selling the car. Repeat steps 1-8. Yup, been there :)
Sounds familiar! I hate draining coolant and cannot perform an oil change without some sort of spillage.
Next time you do this job, you will do it perfectly in half the time although you may have forgotten by then.
Yea I don't think top gear was ever about how to fix an engine on a 30yo car. It's a car magazine show. Nothing more.
Ok Ian. Torque setting are only any good with NEW bolts. This is because bolts stretch. So once stretched they are tight. So you can tighten them with a socket, you can feel when they are tight, and don't need a torque wrench. Yes I know, many will disagree. Despite my experience, when I had to repair the Clio years ago now I found the correct tightening procedure, and followed it......Yes once the bolts were tight I realised I too had wasted time.....should have just pulled them tight. Only thing to remember is redo them once they have been warmed up once or twice.....the head gaskets settle.
Few things. The 2CV uses head nuts, not bolts. I doubt 17lb.ft is stretching anything! There are no head gaskets on a 2CV.
@@HubNut A series BMC uses nuts and stud. No head gaskets....hmm my fault, must have missed it. Anyway the same rule applies. Just so you know, a decent pull with a 3/8 socket wrench is 45ft lb. Torque setting of A series head nuts. A strong pull with a 1/2 in bar is 60 ft lb. You'll still feel them go tight.....UNLESS they are made of monkey metal......then you've no chance lol.
Flabbergasted at this man Brilliance. Such fun :)
I have much excite about the collection. I'm sure you'll enjoy it :-).
I watched a little mobility scooter driving down the road the other day and it was very closely followed by 2 HGV's towing very large loads each. I thought of you in that Invacar.
Love Mr Ageing Wheels. His slightly sardonic delivery is a refreshing change for all those damn cheerful people :-o
Having a guess at what car you've always wanted, nothing big, nothing too exotic, nothing expensive, just wondered if any Alfasud ti are left to pick up cheapish with no rust or welding to do.!! Not sure if HubNut is up to welding to a mot standard.
I'm no welder sadly.
@@HubNut Me neither, to heavy handed to do panel repairs even after practice on widening a caravan chassis to a car transporter trailer.
Hi Ian, i juat thought id warn you that i had a toque wrench that i left for a week on 50 mewton meters and when i came to use it again it was ruined. keep up the good work and looking foward to seeing project fox develop
I learned to drive in a Citroen DS21, when we used to import them into the U.S. Love your vids, thanks. : )
Wow! Envious! A very rare treat in the US.
Hi Ian,to be honest,its better to be safe than sorry,the Rover going to a another home BUGGER,nice to see more of your cars in the future on here.thats great news,i wonder what car you bought now, very interested to find out soon.
Thumbs up for another classic Hub Nut video, looking forward to more magnificence woohoo
well done for checking anyway...i've done things like that a million times myself :D
"Can you imagine being me?" Not really but it's fun to watch. Being me, I get fed up with it but I seem to be stuck with it😬
Think we have all been here. However its the sort of thing that keeps you awake at night.
I feel fairly confident, and reassured, that there will never be a Hub Nut baseball cap.
So how do I go about applying for the position of Editor at Classic Jaguar Magazine then Ian? I have worked at their factories, if that helps my application.
New editor already lined up I'm afraid. If you have any interesting tales you tell, you can always email cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk to speak to either me or the new editor.
@@HubNut Thanks for the email address Ian. I worked as a Technical Author for one of the companies which built production lines for JLR, it was my job to write the Operations and Maintenance Manuals for them. I will send some interesting tales to you and the new editor.
Hi Ian, I did hear in the grapevine that you are spending £700 on your next project. Could this be a 2017 Astra Vxr buy any chance, cos mine has given me non stop problems since the day I bought it and I value it at about the same value. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is not an Astra. It certainly isn't a 21st Century vehicle...
Just got my calendar the out day 👍👍👍 and the video are just amazing
Nooooo, not the Rover! :-( That news makes me sad. I, and i'm sure a lot of other people, love that thing. It better be something good you've bought, Ian...
We'll see...
Not a waste of time, I've had moments where I was unsure if I'd done something right, and occasionally my self-doubt was right and I'd missed something, so far better to check than to have it sit in your head driving you bonkers wondering if something wasn't right!! :)
"Other magical words are available" what could possibly be funnier? I noticed the 602 pressed into the cowling, do they do a 652 version, no thats a bit too showy for HubNut?
I don't believe anyone makes an accurate cowling. Oh well.
The man who never made a mistake never made anything.
You and Ageing wheels make a very good pair.
Ageing wheels talks too much for me and I find him frustrating to watch. No comparison to hubnut.
@@terryatkinson899 Well said. I agree completely.
Did you recheck the valve clearances after taking the head bolts to the final stage? If not you may have closed up the clearances.
I did.
@@HubNut Excellent. You are human just like the rest of us and don't edit out or gloss over your mistakes. That is what makes your channel so popular.
Better safe than sorry, I don't think Elly mind showing you her innards on such an important issue. I once forgot to tighten the fan blade bolts and it cost me a radiator. I was second guessing myself while driving down the road thinking no way could I be that stupid. Three miles later I was sitting beside the road feeling like a court jester.
Well, the Rover performed its duties well, looking forward to seeing what replaces it.
Well, Ian, you didn't fool me. You dreamt up all that torque spanner stuff so you could make an "essential" visit to the garage and start taking Elly apart - again! I saw the joy in your face. I'll bet Mrs Hubnut threw her eyes to heaven and said "whatever".
The happiness part def comes across. All part of the appeal...
Will you be still doing the Retro Japanese mag?
Yes. Only four issues per year, so I can fit that around video production/merchandise packing.
Goodbye rover and classic jaguar magazine. Wonder what the new car might be?
Not too long to find out!
" all sorts of crazy idea in your head" ... well thats a surprise. 😂
Ah but when in the Air Force I learned a lot about torque wrenches, not only are you supposed to unwind them you're not supposed to set them below 0, if you do it is a major quality breach and you have to send the wrench out to the calibration shop.
Haha shout out to Aging Wheels, my other favourite channel on TH-cam. You humour content is just fine in a more British fashion. Having said that, Robert of AW has a distinctly British level of sarcasm which is surprising for an American 😂 Another good video though
Stormy and excessive rain here in Belfast also.
Can I imagine being you? Yes I can because I am the same. I was very bored last night and I decided it would be a good idea to dismantle the pull start on the Honda engine on an old wacker plate because I wanted to see how it works. I undid a screw and the coil of spring exploded chasing me around the garage (exaggeration but it sounds good). Two hours later it was back in situ. Two hours of my life totally wasted. Damn boredom!!
Double checking torque is never a waste of time!
Like I can remember if the bike I am touring on this weekend has been serviced recently or not...
A Hubnut / Ageing Wheels colab would be a most splendiferous watch indeed! Get him over to Wales and lets see what he makes of TWC (he could bring his Trabant)
Cushty you now what they say tight is tight and to tight is buggerd great vids keep up the good work
You do make me smile
Good. I like being the sort of person who makes people smile. Much more satisfying than making people angry! Tabloids take note...
I have also been watching Aging Wheels. Both of y'all are very good.
Your next car would have to be something that is comfortable over long distances so that rules out a kei car or does it? We will have to wait for your big reveal.
Top stuff 🙂 any reason in particular you’ve dropped classic Jag or is it just down to the work load? Also, I bought a calendar on the day you announced them, is it in my head or were the first 100 said to come with something extra? Or am I just making that up? 😂 just wondering what the something extra was if this is true as I didn’t get anything and I thought I was super quick 😢
Magazine drop is entirely due to workload. Not enough hours in the day! I'm afraid the only bonus with the calendar is the knowledge that it was transported by Invacar - and almost destroyed in a storm! Still have four or five left from that batch...
@@HubNut Could you please save one of those for me? My order will be coming next Monday (payday for me). I've grown quite attached to TWC and it would have special meaning to me....
If you were mechanically trained you would not leave the Torque Wrench set on anything but slackened off, as leaving them compressed causes them to go out of calibration quicker.
Also can't actually blow a head gasket on a 2CV as they don't use gaskets, but running them with the joint leaking causes burning on the faces that take a hell of a lot of lapping in to make them seal again.
I have never claimed to be mechanically trained. It would be a ridiculous claim to try and make!
Anyone who hasn't had doubts about carrying out certain things during a re-assembly is a fibber of the first order. I have received my mug , hat and calander which were delivered in a beautiful parcel. The hat in particular (mainly as it comes with me on my head) has been very well received in all of my ports of call and keeps my bald head nice and warm. I am now saving up for a T shirt .
Thanks Ian Love the video. Excellent 😂👍