Nice of you to take that fella out in Elly, sounds like a small thing to do, but no matter what point someone is at in their life, there's always a first time for everything... :)
Really good of you to take the gent out for a run, really does make a massive difference to someone for very little effort. Hopefully the Karma points are helping keep Giselle running sweetly!
A very nice gesture Ian, not only have you brought a little happiness into someones life but it has made you reflect on yours.
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Dear Reader, A small token of admiration for the human response of Mr. HubNut to one of his fellow men. Yes we can bomb everybody to hell in proxy wars, but we still can be kind to each other on a personal level. So...all the Citroëns brake down, one after the other. That's very encouraging to know when you try to decide if you want to buy an GSA, CX or BX. And not only that, but also a Citroën without rust. One should never give up, trying to get the unattainable. Michel F. van den Brun Stubborn Dutchman
It's great that you provided a tick on someone's bucket list Ian with Elle. I'm sure that meant a lot. Our time on this ball is limited. Bella has worked very hard for the HubNutter clan since she was adopted so it's not surprising that she needs a little TLC. Giselle behaving is great, maybe that was part of her plan wanting to get out more after her many niggles although not all her fault as explained in earlier videos .OK I'll admit it, Elle is my favourite of the fleet, along with TWC, they both have great personalities and always bring a smile when we see the the various antics of the cars. Many thanks for sharing.
Loved the Whiteland vid with Lewis and his wife, fibre glassing will be intereting as well, I've done flat roofs in fibre glass but never car stuff. Bless you for taking that dear chap out in Ellie, I bet it cheered him so much. We can only luve fir the day, yesterdays bread is stale and tomorrows isn't baked yet. Saying credit to my late granny!
Good deed, well done I think, really does give pause for thought. If it helps I think 'this barn full of tat' is rather special and certainly gives plenty of enjoyment to plenty of people. Long may the tinkering (and roadtests, adventures, Miss Hubnut videos, show reports, camping trips and hubnotes) continue! Thank you both 👍
The crank pulley on a 2.0HDI are very easy and fast to change, it's basically just a one bolt job, when the wheel and inderfender are removed. But the bolt are tightened HARD! An GOOD impact wrench makes life easy here. Less than ½ hour job for any competent mechanic. I have changed that pulley on an 206 with 2.0HDI more than once. 🙂
Bought a new crankshaft pulley for my Picasso a few months ago, only 20 pounds from GSF as it is a discontinued part and new bolt included. Fairly easy job when using an impact wrench.👍
I salute you, Mr HubNut, for undertaking such a very kind act. Life is short and can be a right bummer for some people more than others. For people who moan about their lives, they should visit a cancer hospital and see how bad life can really get for many.
Fair play taking that poor chap out for a ride in Elly. I lost a good friend and band mate to cancer just over a year ago. He wanted to play as many gigs as he could in his limited time left, and joined me on stage just 10 days before he lost his fight. Cancer is a horrible thing.
When the crank pulley went on my wife's CRV I was surprised how simple the job was. The nut was released by putting the breaker bar on pulley nut and blipping the starter. I was hearing up for a big job and it was done in no time. Top man for giving that man his ride ❤
I'm probably not going to be the only person to tell you that when you change the crankshaft pully you must use a new bolt as the old one will have stretched when fitted.
My crank pulley failed back in February ☹️. I was down in Devon when I noticed a slight rattle somewhere but couldn't see anything obvious. Drove home ok but noise got worse and I found a piece of thin metal down by said pulley. You could see the pulley was vibrating now so got my son inlaw to change it which didn't take long so not much to fret about Ian should be an easy fix.
The outside of the GSA always reminds me of the three Renault R16s I've owned. The inside is very different though. You're a good man for the gift of your empathy, time and Elly to someone who would so appreciate it.
Very good of you to take the gent out for a drive. I can't remember if it's the same for polyester, but epoxy manufacturers generally recommend a minimum temperature of about 15C so you'll have to pick your weather if you do TWC over winter.
If it's a fairly localised repair you can generally get away with a heat gun or even an electric fire to reduce the curing time. Just don't get it too hot!
Well done giving the man his wish. My shed is my happy place also 😊 Had a pulley like yours and mechanic filled it with the strongest tec7 type stuck available, lasted as long as I had it😊
I cant be too hard on any of those cars when the average example of them has been scrapped and melted down decades ago. Even Bella is 20 odd years old after all. and by your own admission none of them were ever in concours condition. Not now and not with the previous owners. They are doing their best!
The GSA reminds of my BX: if I didn't drive for a few days, it would have trouble starting. Constant use meant it started up immediately. I think it was just vengeful if I neglected it.
Ian, when replacing the crank pulley on Bella just be careful that the timing doesn't jump, I know on the newer DW10 engines that the crank pulley for the timing belt has an elongated keyway giving it a small amount of adjustment, and the camshaft pulley is fixed, I'm fairly certain these older ones are fixed at the bottom and adjusted at the top instead but worth sticking a drillbit in everything just to make sure!
We could indeed use a little more humanity in these times, it's great that you were able to fulfill this man's wish. It will be good for Giselle to go on a long ride again, everything will warm up and work better again. A car is made to drive.
Life lesson with Ian, in a fleet update 'note', unexpected but much appreciated. Admire your 'barn of tat', partly filled with a few loosly strewn wish items maybe still, and the other section, a cool set of French and other 'exotic' wheels. Very nice, thank you. Like 775, comment 75, one has to tally something, right. Cheers Mr Hubnut, curious to learn which car you'll take on your trip👍
I always changed the crank pulley along with timing belt on 2.0 HDi engines as they seldom last much beyond 100k and can wipe out the timing belt cover and timing belt if they let go. Water pump is worth swapping out too at the price it costs.
If you really want a bitter, sweet , heart breaking or love making relationship with a car...... get yourself an Alfa. Anyone will do and will out do any other .
The sort of man that has a ride in a 2CV on his bucket list sounds like exactly the kind of person you'd want to help. Hope Bella doesn't require too much surgery
The NEC parking charges added to the lack of MPG actually doesnt sound much fun at all especially if once trapped in you have to pay twenty quid for a burger frankly.Happy not to ever go the the NEC ever again.
Hmmmmm broke crankcase pulley. Xmas present list for Carly. Metal turning centre lathe, bench drill, radial drill, large fly press, tig ,mig and rod welding set, blacksmiths forge and anvil, Milling machine, shaper, surface and cylindrical grinders, bandsaw, set of good files including the bastard one, steel toed work boots and goggles.
Iv just bought a mk 2 mx5, I almost considered selling because of the comments and jokes that people would say, i.e., hair dresses car ect but as you say, this old tat is what makes us happy and atleast we ain't sheep 😂
I really do think you should part with the GS, Berlingo and one other, then buy the best nineties/noughties Toyota you can find, for daily and general duties. Use and forget.
Im.assumimg the pulley is like the ford with the rubbers giving up. Im assuming its pre dual mass so atleast thats not a worry, that the thing with diesel sit for 5 mins and complete disaster. Mine has just scraped mot emission limit 1.51 mine passed on retest at 1.50 too close for comfort. Also 2 failed suspension bushes in 900 miles i dont understand how cars just like to bite you for fun.
But it have nothing to do with the timing belt. It only drives the accessory belt and are seperate from the crank pulley that drives the timing belt. The damper pulley are very easy to change. It's basically an 1 bolt job. The timing belt often lasts longer than the pulley. I have just changed a 9 year old belt on a 2.0HDI, it did still appear like new. A mechanic I know have an customer with an 2.0HDI in a 406 that for now have run 14 years on the same timing belt.
Ian, every time you feel like an idiot because things went a bit HubNut, remind yourself that you have been making a positive impact on more lives than you can possibly imagine.
Remember the Barra, didn't come out until 2002, and then the availability of a 6 speed ZF gearbox - used by both Falcon and Commodore to the end. Better adapted in the Ford. This results in a better fuel economy and some better aerodynamics - particularly FG 1 and better looking FG 2. The FG-X has the most economical version with the Spanish built 2.0 litre 4 Ecoboost turbo - a taxi in Wollongong is running one without problems - similar acceleration to standard six. But better economy, because it is lighter. Also best braking and turn in. Should have been better marketed. Lighter auto. Sadly no XR-4 version. LPG dedicated - eco LPi - was better than the standard six - this goes past 1,000,000 kms in taxi fleets with no overhauls yet - still sellable and roadworthy, particularly last "series" 3 wagons with 6 auto and some FG thingys, but in BF 11 body. If only markets around the world kept LPG - we have more than enough, and should still be being sold. Just ridiculous. FG-X had to conform to US desire to look Ford worldly, by giving it a Mondeo/Taurus front end and a Jaguar rear light end. Not bad, but not Aussie. LED the last FG 2 taillights and use XR-6 FG-X lights, combined with FG 2 rest of front to get the right look. Using the daytime running lights, showing the evolution of the XR 6 and FPV and Sprint, Tickford, Pro-Drive quad headlight look.
