2CV to Croatia: New engine first drive, oil fail...
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- In this video, I get my 2CV back together and go for a lovely 70-mile test drive. Then I discover the oil leak, which is going all over the exhaust and brakes. Lovely!
Still, this engine seems very sweet, and with a bit more work, will hopefully get us to Croatia for the World Meeting of 2CV Friends! In the next part, I will deal with the oil leak. Need to crack on as the ferry departs on Friday night!
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Never have so many people all over the world been waiting for such an important thing as repairing Elly
You have incredible patience Ian, wishing you the best.
Simon King Agreed! I'm impressed he never seems to have a grumpy moment.
More patience than I have. Would drive me back to smoking to have that happen to the replacement engine. Hope Ian gets on his way this Friday.
MichaelG1953 He's not afraid of a bit work either. I wish I had his energy! Yeah, best of luck to The Nut, safe there and safe back.
saint ian!!
@@MarkMcCluney He does - but he cuts most of them out of the videos !
I May Have a Dig at Time to Time about Welsh Weather but the Gloriously Green Fields and Tree's are Something to behold.
When living in one of the Driest States of Australia, where much of the year Is Brown & Frazzled.
With the Extra thought that at any moment it could turn to a Blazing Desalination ( and no Red Dragon Required. Just a Dingbat with an Angle Grinder..!!)
All that Green does look very appealing to this Ex Essex Knobhead, that remembers Beautiful Meadows and a Dozen different type's of Butterflies.
With No Deadly Spiders, Snakes, Sharks or even Jellyfish quite happy to spoil ya day..!!
So Elly flying through A Green Welsh Countryside is something to behold. Oil leak or Not.. ! Cheers 😎
I am gradually getting addicted to Hubnut videos.......
Far more patience than I would have ,I would be having a basil Fawlty breakdown and waking the car/engine with a tree or lump hammer saying " work you bastard' 😁
Credit to you getting videos up in such a stressful time, I'm sure it will all work out for you, keep up the good work 👍
Your enthusiasm is beyond measure . . . . . Oh look it's gone wrong. . . never mind . . I'll just pop the engine out again . . . go through another nightmare and then test drive again. . .
Awesome. . . it sounds quite nice actually. . . . . . . Oil leak was a pain . . . best of luck with the journey.
Thank you for the quick tour of Wales. It's so lovely in the sunshine. Elly is giving you fits
You seem to keep your composure when new issues arise much better than I am while preparing my 20 year old Focus for its upcoming 1500 mile journey to Scandinavia
All in all Ian i think it's gone pretty well. Such a big risk putting a unknown engine in. With the exception of the oil leak it would seem she's sweet. Certainly a success in my books, could have been a lot worse. Yes, it's a pain stripping her down again to sort it, but other than that she should be good to take you on your travels. And don't forget, you were so lucky that that stud pulling out when it did was a damned good thing, imagine if it had waited another 2 or 3 weeks before deciding to let go! Would have been a massive headache. Good luck with the seal change, fingers crossed all will be well from now on.
The massive positive to all the issues you're experiencing is we get more Hubnut.
God speed Elly, you can do it.
“I think it’s going really well” “then it isn’t” got me there with that sudden bombshell
Hats off to you mate. Dont worry about replying to the comments. Hope all goes well with the oil leak.
Wasn't a big fan of 2CV's until watching these videos..very entertaining, thank you very much.
Sorry you are having such a bad time with the 2CV engines, but thank you for a pretty tour of Ceredigion along the way, which brings back happy memories of annual trips for repping work round there back in the 90s. Even earlier than that, your fond recollections of the Vauxhall Corsa as being the car you learnt to drive in and pass your test in, brought equally fond back memories of myself and my first car in 1976, WGO 828G, a peacock blue Vauxhall Viva 1600 ohc, that I learnt to drive in, and passed my test in. Happy days.
Good luck with the repairs, and do continue to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings along the way!
Am sure you will get there mate. At least it has happened in Wales rather than on your trip hopefully you get her sorted Good luck and Thanks for the video.👌👍👍
WHY are people disliking this guys videos? WHY are they even viewing if they dont like the content? :S
I love your videos, your such a joy to watch, hope you get to Croatia in Elly
Sounds like a Sopwith Pup ready to take on the Red Baron .
6:25 Looks like one too
The good thing with 2cv's Ian is they are so simple and easy to work on even though most mechanics are scared to death of working on them! I've grown up working with 2cv's, Dyane's & Ami's as my Dad is an absolute 2cv nutter like you!! & even bought them new in the 70s & 80s. He restores them as a hobby now as he's in his 70s but he does a couple a year and has tons of spares.
Must say that I'm impressed by the elegant simplicity of the 2CV design. I remember a French exchange teacher back in 1975 who had one. It had pink flowers on and she wore very short dresses. I've had a hard spot for them ever since.
Considering this engine has been sat untested for years it's doing pretty darned well, I'd say, I'm confident you'll have the last little wrinkles ironed out by the time you have to get on that ferry.
I am glad you are getting the engine sorted out before your Croatia trip
Bloody hell HubNut was a Head Banger (Machine Head) :)))
10/10 for your patience and endurance. Looking on the positive side of things, at least you have a car that is primarily open to a bit of DIY.........unlike my JagDeo X-type; MOT and service due tomorrow - because if there is anything wrong, I haven't got ANY confidence these days, that I can actually fix it myself. It takes around 45 minutes (and a tiny hand the size of an Action Man) to even change one of the poxy headlight bulbs! Sincere best wishes getting Elly ready for the long Croatia Road Trip mate. Let's hope she doesn't get sea sick. 👍
Well done, My HubNut, sir. I am about to do a similar job on my MGB (big end going I think) - MUCH bigger job. I won't be able to lift that in by hand. I used to with the Beetle, though, long time ago. You are a brave man, taking an unknown enging so far from home, good luck.
@@shugthehornyhaggis Perhaps I shall. That camera, however has long gone the way of all flesh, I'd have to use my 'phone
Fancy chucking a Miata engine and box in that MGB? It'd certainly become extremely lively!
Not really. Have been considering a V8 tho. I rather like the old schoolness of the thing
Watching these videos have taught me one mistake I did when I had a 2cv 20 years ago. I wouldn't of got it done as I had to paint and de-rust everything.
I'm really enjoying these Elly videos, even if it's a last minute nightmare for you. I've never been really interested in the tin snails, but seeing the simplicity of design and the amazing access to the engine I'm rapidly changing my mind and keep looking at prices of project cars.
@Chris Stevens I've owned several classic minis so finding and dealing with rust is is just part of the ownership experience!
@Chris Stevens I'm really surprised, the 2CV body appears to be vastly simpler in construction than a mini? The chassis looks to be very simple as well, surely no harder to repair than e.g. an old Landy? That said a new reproduction chassis seems pretty inexpensive at ~£750
Agree totally with Simon. All the very best Ian, hope all comes well soon and Elly is back to 100%.
Oh dear hopefully one last push gets her nice and healthy she did sound good :) it really is lovely there thanks for the tour fun fact I also learned to drive in a corsa b :)
This all sets the scene for a fantastic set of videos for the viewers. I know you will make it there and back and it will be fun for us and a worry for you. The 2 cv is the sort of vehicle that will always make it home with a few repairs along the way.
What a pain with those oil seals! Still for an engine that was a complete unknown, you've done pretty well, lets hope once those seals are done that it's good to go!
Thanks for the tour by 2CV re your new unofficial tourist authority role!
What a beautiful part of the world you live in Ian, it's simply gorgeous.
Aw Crud! Hard luck Ian. You're very knowledgeable in all things 2CV related. Hope you get back on track quickly.... And you should be sponsored by the Welsh Tourist Board, looks lovely down there. (PS we also have a Shell shop here in Callander, the most land locked town in Scotland!)
Love the continual ups and down Ian. Good watch.
Your plight reminds me of a book I once read years ago. "How to build and race an 850 Mini" In a nutshell the owner took a bog standard 850cc mini and race tuned it. He told us the viewer everything he'd done to achieve this. Needless to say it wasn't plain sailing, even on the eve of his first race he was stripping the engine down in the small hours to overcome yet another problem. You remind me of him. Enjoy that walk, have another cup of tea and go back to it. Refreshed! - We are right behind you in spirit. 5* :-)
You live in a LOVELY place!
Mr Hubnut, you have the patience of a saint.... given the problems you’ve experienced here I’m sure a few would have been swearing and beating on the car with a tree branch as per Basil Fawlty/John Cleese.. well done for your restraint 😁
That was *TORQUAY* , not New Quay!
Hubnut summed up in one video, polite driving, a bit of the country side and a splash of disappointment. Hope the engine gets sorted Ian, my fingers are crossed!
"Strimmers.......joyous" says the man with the car with only slightly more capacity........ sorry, couldn't resist it Ian ;-)
Loved the old bi-plane sound , it sounds more civilised now, imagine being able to change an engine on a modern car that easily. Well done HubNut at least you’re almost ready for Croatia 🇭🇷
Brilliant video - loved the tour of New Quay. Teething problems really as expected in an unused engine so could be worse!
Ditto
Hubnuttery at its best. Also Ian you are the master of understatement. Describing your a mammoth labours as " a few days tinkering " that made me chuckle. Hope you get it all sorted and like every one else I am gripped by your on going adventures.
I remember Mum and Dad buying me a rubber Dinghy from one of the touristy shops there and me and my dad paddled it around the harbour would've been 1986 that's how long it's been since I've been there. Happy memories.
Elly reminds me of the childhood story book, "Thomas the train". Thomas was the poor little Chou Chou train that was infamous for the classic saying, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!" 🤗
15:56
"Ooh that might have been the wrong way"
Best quote of the day XD
Ahh mate my heart goes out to you ,your patience is legendary!
You really are a Superstar Ian . Top Man. Roll on Croatia. Keep er lit Lad. 👍👍
What a pain! Definitely agree do both seals. This will soon be a distant memory when your on your travels ☺ Good luck with the old girl.
I don’t know how you do it Ian! You have the patience of a saint. I would have put a sledge hammer to it by now. Hope you both have a smooth journey to Croatia 👍
You are a patient man Ian, I would have taken a lump hammer to it at this stage!
Man gives noise alert that nearly blew my headphones.
Then complains about a distant strimmer...
All the best for the trip.
What a nice vintage roadsign at 17:58 that's managed to escape modernisation.
Bizarre watching a video of you driving down the road leading into Aberaeron when I just drove no less than half an hour ago it as part of my daily commute! Plus I spotted your 2cv in Tesco on Sunday and she looked stunning in the metal!
The chase makes the catch all that more enjoyable, hopefully. Keep up the good work.
That was a bit of nostalgia for me, too...the ZX collection video was the very first Hubnut video I ever watched!
i'll be in newquay this weekend, glad you stopped for an icecream there, stunning selection
Pratt and Whitney war winning aero engines, eat your heart out, air cooled 2CV for the win.
Great to hear he ZX for less than a fiver is still going strong - thats all thats great out of this video Ian - best of luck !!
Hearing that engine running convinces me that you made the right decision. The 107 primary will definitely give you more power than a 102 so a worthwhile swap. Less chance of overheating too. This is a great series of videos; can't wait for the next.
This is genuinely nail-biting stuff, I admire your determination and calmness. With this time-scale I'd have given up, taken it to a garage and given the credit card a bending by now; but not you! True British grit.
Oh dear, those trials and tribulations of an old car owners life, fix one thing and low and behold there's another issue. I'd say definitely play on the side of caution and reseal the lot.
When I thought it was going so well until it leaked oil,im quite surprised how well this 602 goes through, good luck with it Ian.i be lost with taking the engine out.
Good stuff. Top marks with the parking down a hill with your wheels facing the curb. And Housemartin bonus.
Two steps forward, one back - but lots of progress nonetheless! Keep going Ian! Elly will be on that ferry, and on her way to Croatia, but maybe pack a spanner or two though eh?
Came across this channel about a week ago, I just had a week off work and I binged my self stoopid on it. A most enjoyable affair. Off topic for this vid, but I'd very much LOVE to see you test a Sunbeam Rapier fastback Alpine or H120. It would fit this channel nicely and I'm sure your insights would be fascinating/amusing. Many thanks for a stellar channel.
Oil leak aside (I hate oil leaks AND I drive a Land Rover so I feel your pain!), that seems to be a willing little engine.
I’m sure it’ll all be fine by fridays departure and I’m very keen to see your progress!
All the best👍
🤞 that this is the last little hurdle, Elly seems to be running well on that engine, my heart missed a beat when you said you were in Newquay....not that one!! I thought that's one hell of a test drive 😨
You have the patience of a saint really enjoy your videos keep crackin on with the awesome videos
Marvelous achievement so far. In a couple of days from a 6 years dumped lump to have the confidence to stop miles from home knowing she'll start again, better and braver than me :)
Single man finds a parking space, plus attractive young female walks into shot. MARVELLOUS!
Good stuff Ian.. watching the updates with you and Elly is far better than anything on TV in my opinion!!
Will she or won't she get you to Croatia ??????
Seems a sweet little revvy engine, shame about the oil seal leak.
Keep us updated!
Hey! You've done really well within the time constraints! Hope all goes well on your trip to Croatia! I was there last year, setting ofd about this time in my Talbot Express Kontiki! Enjoying the vids! Have fub!
The plus side is that that it works and pulls well without clouds of smoke so once the leak is sorted it should be good to go. Hard to tell on the video but it actually sounds smoother and better than the old engine - perhaps those upgraded barrels had an issue (too much compression at 180 ? ). We know from Foxanne that you will overcome come what may.
Hi superb Ian , superb info for citroenists ! And besides your new hair cutting ( compliments ) makes you look even more clever than usual . Warm greetings from the land that likes You really a lot ( Argentina, yes ) you are a champion in web's test driving, thoroughfully enjoyable .
what lovely twisty roads for your test drive
Nice videos!
Greetings from Croatia!
One step forward and two back! I’ve got everything crossed for a suitable fix 🤞🏻
VWs were famous for leaky pushrod tubes too. The last one I had had a big bore kit on it, and it one of the studs pulled out of the case like yours. Fortunately, there were aftermarket "case saver" studs available, with self-threading ends. That saved a ton of time and trouble.
A race against time, epic fails! This could be the best HubNut content ever. Like challenge anneka for cars !! Bring forth the random internet man.
She went well, but oh dear..... on the upside for me more videos to watch as its to cold here to do any tinkering at the mo. Enjoyed the seaside trip does look a lovely place. 👍
your determination is amazing!
Excellent work, Ian!
Hubnut,.... Wales oiling since 2019, :-}, greetings from NZ :-)
You might as well do both sides while you're at it - the little thing has a big job ahead after all. Good luck!
I suppose it would have been prudent to rebuild the spare engine over the years for a rainy day but then I'm the type who always puts things off forever.... so I'd be in the same boat as you are now exept I'd never be as brave to do such a long trip with a 30 year old car. We know you will do it cos you always manage somehow. Best wishes for the adventure.
Stick with it! Things will get better eventually!
Ian good on you m8y I am no mechanic but love watching your shenannigans and best wishes for you and ellie on the trip by the way i am buying a 92 citroen ax today wish me luck lol
Lucky man!
You have far more patience than me. I think I would be crying by now.Hope it goes well.
Yes call the art "man in his environment".... give banksey a run for his money! Great stuff as always Ian!
Yes, but more Emin than Eminem.
I love watching your stuff
Cliff edge stuff...every part of me is routing for you and Elly!
This makes me appreciate modern cars; today my lovely Skoda Fabia had an MOT and full service at Halfords (probably pointless fuel additive and oil system clean for an additional £30). It has over 130000 miles on the clock, it was made in 2005, it passed with flying colours. I just dropped it off and collected it; all in cost £205. Happy days!😁
Elly looks pretty fierce in that close up during that drive in the driveway
I feel your frustration mate .
On a positive note it’s best to get these problems out of the way before you go on the long trip to Croatia.
Other than that oil leak you know that "new" engine to be a good one.
Well done so far Hubnut, hopefully it will come together long enough to do the Croatia trip then iron out any long term problems after that, must be said, Elly's timing for this could have been better, she might like the thought of being away, I think she has new friends with the trains that pass from time to time, she will miss them, keep on keeping on :)
Wicked, can't wait to see how you're going to solve this one.