Citroën Berlingo - gearbox leak fix, buff up, drive to the NEC Classic Motor Show!

[@Boating_David]

The Citroën badge was peak Hubnut 👌

[@2760ade]

Had me absolutely roaring!🤣🤣

[@s1914]

That Citroen badge thing is vintage Hubnut, I was literally laughing out loud 🤣👏

[@stippolyte]

Love how Carly initiates comedy gold in Hubnut videos. Wouldn't it have been easier using a bit of masking tape to line up the bits of badge for gluing ?

[@Teribus13]

7:15 checking the fill plug undoes before draining the oil?! That's not very HubNut, is it! Was nice to speak with you at the NEC - I was with Davy who now owns Arnold Smart. I was going to stop by for a quick chat on Sunday but you had a queue every time I walked past 😂 Hope you enjoyed the show despite being so busy.

[@HubNut]

Thanks. It was crazy busy!

[@robsterbob580]

I was there on Friday, bought a window sticker from you. Didn't get to chat as the stall was busy with others chatting to you. Same with Steph, you must all have had an exhausting weekend. It was great to see you, Matt and Steph in person. The show was amazing, I spent too much money on models in the autojumble! 😄 I'm currently looking for a classic car myself. When I get one, my Hubnut and I drive a classic stickers will be proudly displayed in the window. 😃 👍

[@HubNut]

Thank you! It was crazy busy. Saturday was absolutely overwhelming so you chose the right day.

[@MrCHrisfj]

After watching this I think you should put together a best of HubNut Nut Fails video with such memorable moments as this Citroen badge 😍

[@LeeAllen-lq7ml]

Was great to speak to you on Friday...sorry i waffled on a bit ..I'm the £4.80 bus guy

[@chrisdowns1987]

I was going to say similar, I got a bit star struck 😅 I'm not the most confident or coherent at the best of times!

[@Batesandrw]

Looking very nice! I do like the Berlingo. Well done both.

[@Fogg-yi8sg]

I've had great success with Cherry Blossom boot polish for black plastics! It really does work, can usually pick it up from various pound land type stores in the squeezy bottles with the application pad. I bet it will work on the Corsa :)

[@2760ade]

That's a good call! Actually cheap to do and works well!

[@chriswills9530]

...and the award for most unexpectedly dirty laugh 2024, goes (once again) to Miss HubNut...very deserved, well done. 🎊

[@MM-ci2cv]

I've seen that look quite a few times @ 12:38.....also a thumbs up for the giggling on the badge issue.....

[@anthonygregg862]

Hi Ian. An absolutely fantastic tinkering video - my favourite. My merch has arrived and thanks for the special instruction writing a random fact about the fleet. Also I want to say thanks for all the content and the brilliant entertainment over the years. Cheers Ant.

[@meirionevans5137]

Bella looking very well.

[@philiptidmarsh]

if Matt from High Peak autos watches this he will be having a mild personal crisis over the state of your number plates LOL !

[@HubNut]

I do need to find replacements.

[@davidjack825]

they suit the poor state of the rest of the car inside and out

Yes it really transforms the car. His words not mine.

[@jaggass]

My suggestion for the faded black plastic trim on the Corsa is Linseed oil. Don't use a heat gun it may look shiny for a while but ruins the plastic

[@inspirality]

I had some faded detailing on a Nissan that was bothering me It was an off white instead of a deep red 5 minutes with an appropriately coloured Sharpie pen worked perfectly and it still looked good 3 years later when I sold it

[@sebastian0107]

Owatrol (or Polytrol) is a polymerizing linseed oil formula; lasts exactly one year. Works great!

[@MattBrownbill]

I used back to black on my Corsa B. It took a few applications, but got there in the end.

[@sebastian0107]

@@MattBrownbill Yes, that will probably do the job for about the same time. n-butylacetaat, is the key ingredient. That actually reacts with the plastic surface. Owatrol just gives a nice protection-layer. Next spring I'll use B to B and finish it with Owatrol!

[@mbak7801]

@@inspirality As a warning do not use a sharpie pen to change the colour of your cat. Someone tried that and did a horrible job. Yes that was stupid but so was the prosecution by the RSPCA. They argued something along the lines that the cat would be bullied as it looked weird. Then more stupid happened when the judge agreed.

[@carlsadventures2361]

Hi guy's it was nice to meet you on Sunday and it was nice to share my Conversion of what I've done to my 2008 Berlingo Sorry I didn't introduce myself my name is Carl

[@LordClunk]

4:31 "Ooo, yeah. It's definitely damp" - New Hubnut T-shirt slogan.

[@daniellee9015]

Absolutely brilliant video ian miss hubnut ❤👍Bella always looks fantastic brilliant job with the gearbox cover brilliant

[@StevensPaul]

Oooo. A progress report! As someone else has said I too tried the Simonize "Back To Black" Plastic Trim restorer with "Ok" results.

[@sunilphalakdhari3869]

Bella colour is really lovely... Miss Hubnut always a real star, working on the fleet. NB: Use a tiny drill bit and drill a hole in bottom of foggy indicator lens. This not only allows water to drain out but allows air to demist the fogginess .I have done this a numerous times on defective lens, works like a charm

[@brendancoffey1684]

I've been using that owatrol stuff for years now. I really don't think you can find anything better then that. I do mine properly once a year brilliant stuff.

[@richardhowlett7398]

Thanks Ian, was a pleasure chatting with you on Friday.

[@TheTrueVoiceOfReason]

And now, a musical interlude, inspired by one Mr. Hubut. It's a long way to Temporary a long way to go. It's a long way to Temporary to the sweetest Bella I know...

[@mattt5738]

I use Gtechniq C4 and I won’t use anything else. It really is that miracle answer. I used it on my 1999 BMW 3yrs ago and apart from one spot I’ve had to re-do once, it still looks perfect.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

To make plastic back to it's colour I do the following. Purchase 2K clear coat in two parts from a car paint factor. Mix up a dessert spoon full of both parts into a dish you don't want anymore. Then with gloves wipe it onto the plastic with a small cloth.Dont coat paint or glass as it's almost impossible to remove. Let it dry and it will last for many years. Be safe, don't inhale it or get it on your hands etc..

[@DIYPanda1]

I used some autoglym bumper and trim product on mine (not badly faded tbh) 18 months ago, and still looks good.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Some classic HubNut moments there with the badge. Don’t try this at home folks, these people are professionals.

[@biker_dan]

Ian, if you use a hot air gun on the faded plastic on the coursa it should rejuvenate quite easily. Get some JB Weld for that cover, you can do it in place. Love the videos mate.

[@mickfoster7140]

Congrats Ian, bodgery par excellance.

[@frglee]

The first sunny dry day today in SW Scotland after two weeks of 'anticyclonic gloom' and up in the hills around me, 'anticyclonic drizzle', with farm vehicles turning the local roads into mudpits, I thought it might be a good idea to get some of the muck off the car today. So I took a trip to the nearest carwash, some 25 miles away. Only problem was getting home without getting the car mucky again as a result of mucky roads and truck spray. I somehow sort of managed it. Seems the roads to the Brum NEC from west Wales on Friday were rather drier than here, so didn't spoil all your hard work polishing up the Berlingo.🙂

[@tonysargent7787]

another great video has always Ian and Carly miss/mrs hubnut and hublets and hubmutt 👍

[@bigyin.7710]

For the plastic bumpers, I use PaintMaster, Weather Master, black masonry paint and believe me, it works a treat. Looks good and lasts.

[@Dhira108]

It's a Mr Hubnut fix, further fixes may be needed Steph did a lovely video from the NEC with lots of interviews as to why people own the cars they do, we all have that special car

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Bella is looking real good, Miss HubNut did a fantastic job as always 👍 Look forward very much to the show report.

[@alansmith1770]

Another great video Ian & Carly. Bella looked splendid

[@jetwilliams1904]

Ive found that the only semi-permanent solution to faded plastic trim (after all, nothing is truly permanent) is Wurth dye. It's rather expensive, but I applied some to the bumpers of Hayley, my 205 GRD you reviewed several years ago, and 18 months later it's still looking good. It is a dye, however, so its a good idea to mask off the edges, as it has a tendency to dye the paintwork.

[@micheltebraake7915]

Wales is so wet you even have to treat the gearbox cover with anti-rust!

[@carlbarton772]

Great to meet you all at the NEC

[@martinneumann7783]

So viele HubNut Momente… Einfach wunderbar! 🔥🚗🔥♥️🔥

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

I use boiled linseed oil. Again, it doesn't last forever, but it does work.

[@terryatkinson899]

Try adding a bit of turps to it and apply with a brush and 10 mins later wipe off with a rag.... burn the rag when finished or it might burn down your shed

[@bobgorman9481]

They're not indicators , they're sight glasses for the blinker fluid 😊

[@The-Rectifier]

Sight glass for the water level😂

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

For the Citroen lettering I would 1. Remove the letters and clean the area. 2. Apply a length of blue painters tape across immediately below where you want the letters, as a level guide. 3. Cut or tear pieces of tape per letter piece, stick them somewhere temporarily. 4. Glue the letters on and retain with the pieces of blue painters tape from step 3.

[@melvyncox3361]

Great video.Thoroughly enjoyed,thank you👍!

[@davidwilson7579]

When you bought that Corsa I posted the best way to get rid of the moisturiser in your head lights is to take off the bulb rubber I did on my zafira my garage advertised me he took them off and no more moisturiser nothing to loose Ian it works no changing the light a MOT failure

[@HubNut]

Sadly the reflectors are badly damaged already.

[@davidwilson7579]

@@HubNut please try the taking the build rubbers out the water will soon disappear everything make that little difference

[@thomasfrancis5747]

17.30 "Ah, I have an idea" "Oh oh" - Carly's somewhat despondent/apprehensive voice of experience. New rear number plate might be good before next MOT and smarten things up a bit. Pleased that you've met the inimitable 6D Diesels. Stand looked good.

[@keithglasgow5146]

Ian, i don't buy those expensive products for blackening bumpers etc,, i use black shoe polish and it brushes up a treat as well as providing a little waterproofing

[@BillMalcolm-tn3kq]

And off on a completely different tangent, Coors Lite beer in the US uses shoe polish greatly diluted of course to flavour and colour their mountain fresh product. At least, that's the rumour, and I must say, remembering a tinge of the old Kiwi brown paste taste, that's a fair description of this delightful brew. Burp. Of course, Kiwi polish originated in Australia, so fair's fair.

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Never looked better!

[@michaelvincent1425]

Stick with the Dipetane, I took the EGR off our Jeep last month (V6 Diesel) after sbout 8 months of using it, it was clean, nearly spotless. Believe me, it didn't look like that when i started using Dipetane.

[@HubNut]

Certainly, cold starting was MUCH better this morning.

[@terryatkinson899]

Have the same results using it to pass the emissions test on either petrol or diesel engines. I worked for the lad who was behind dipthane many years ago and we could have had it in drums but at the time we mistakingly thought it was snake oil 🙄

[@BillMalcolm-tn3kq]

Recently tested in the USA again, same old 200 to 1 BS. It's actually naptha gasoline, whatever you call that in the UK. Normally used in pump up Coleman camping stoves, and a lot cheaper when purchased that way. Plus, you can ditch the cicus barker 200 to 1 nonsense that makes it "magic" and give your car a right good glug for not much money.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Why am I reminded of the hotel sign in Fawlty Towers when I watch the Citroen badge being replaced ?

[@hedydd2]

I’ve used Simoniz Back to Black on plastic trim with some success in the past.

[@peterjames448]

Time you had a ramp installed at the unit chap!…..or an inspection pit at least. 👍👌😃

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Best product I have used to restore plastics is Polytrol, think its been applied 3 times to the Smart in my care,.mainly for events like Rustival, Smart Car Gatherings and a recent Cars and Coffee. For the Corsa you could use Halfords Trim Paint if it still exists, i used it on a Corsa many many years ago. Love the Hubnut Wonky Citroen Badge! Bella looked amazing at the show,.sits better with the new tyres as well. Did you remember a towel?? 😅😅 Great to catch up, was trying to catch Carly on Saturday afternoon, before I left for Scotland but stand was busy when I passed a couple of times.

[@brentboswell1294]

For exterior blackish grey plastic on my 2016 Mustang, I have had really good success with interior detailing sprays and wipes (I use Maguiar's branded products). Works great for shining it up for car shows 😊

[@Equiluxe1]

You can reastore plastic with a heat gun or blow lamp just do not overheat it, a quick waft around with a blow lap brings the plastic back up. Never don it myself but I have seen it done.

[@Batesandrw]

I’m on my 4th Picasso, I’ve had two Xsara Picassos and two C4 Picassos. My present one is a 2007 2.0 HDi 140bhp Exclusive, I bought it last October with only 58k. I showed it Rustival 2. It’s a rare one with xenons and headlamp wash. I am a Citroen man. 😊😂

[@stoptheplanetiwantoff6906]

Mother's protectant spray works very well on black bumpers it is expensive but it really works well and it also stops your dashboard from cracking.

[@2tone209]

AY UP MR AND MRS HUBNUT

[@grrfy]

I used peanut/groundnut oil for my plastics, works really well .

[@frederickhauser2783]

Hi Hubnutters Put a nail through the O job done🤣

[@HowardLeVert]

I'm reminded by this video that (a) I need to check the gearbox oil and (b) the front wheel bearings on the Yaris.

[@Bmwmad1975]

Thanks yesterday for signing my lads sun visor it was great to meet you both and Carly was right you definitely need more than one day to see it all.

[@Jegga-h2t]

Use old engine oil gang love the videos you should be on tv

[@pagegreer5081]

Even in the Desert with no rain ,dust covers the interior and Exterior .

[@terryatkinson899]

Did a man ever hear of double sided tape? The stuff is about 1.5 mm thick and is what the badges were stuck on with from new.... As for the gearbox end, my flux core welder would sort that out quickly and as permanently as you would ever need. It's really handy once you get the hang of it.

[@BillMalcolm-tn3kq]

I always carry some spare gorilla tape and six inches of Velcro. Plus of course a pair of rusty scissors to cut the desired length of double sided tape without sticking to it, and hacking the velcro up. One odd use: Keeps the old trousers up when the belt buckle breaks.

[@meirionrhys3786]

3m trim tape is the stuff for the badges

[@Michael-q8d4k]

No when you stopped and had a alll day breakfast I noticed oil patch under the csr

[@wxcferdts]

I'm pretty sure you're meant to turn the 'o' sideways, Ian ... but, hey, let's go HubNut on it ;)

[@TheChloeRed]

I feel the badge repair comes under the normal phrase of "it's all gone a bit hubnut" ;)

[@pw601]

Congratulations you have discovered the Citroen patented chassis corrosion preventer, aka porous metal cover. BLMC had a similar genius cork rocker cover gasket that hardened and leaked oil down the back of the A series engines in the front wheel drive cars which took out the rubber drive couplings.

[@BillMalcolm-tn3kq]

Back in the early '60s, Volvo used to use cork rocker cover gaskets. Of course, they did have a recommendation that after adjusting the valves, you use a new gasket. After 23 uses because "Well, it still looks all right to me," one wonders if it was BLMC's fault the darn thing leaked.

[@pw601]

They were even when new miss shapen, requiring to be glued onto the rocker cover to stand any hope of preventing leaks. That took almost as long as adjusting the tappets. Little wonder garages didn't bother to replace them, relying on over tightening the retaining nuts.

[@r4mps]

Plasty Dip is the permanent fix. Sure it's a bit more work, but with 3 coats you won't have to worry about it for a long time. I never got to try anything else suggested in the comments, due to mixed reviews

[@johnnorth9355]

Blimey I wish I scrubbed up that well and my leaks were so easy to fix lol.

[@iandennis7836]

Ooh, MATRON!

[@jameswallace7709]

Owotrol is a GRP restorer as well. Its what i use it for and started using it on bumpers ago

[@L5GUK]

I honestly applaud the attempts at repairing. I'm a big enjoyer of a 'temporary' bodge. But that badge was tragic. Just buy a new one which will be complete with sticky adhesive, I'm sure. Then you can use some really drastic measures to line it up and such and make a video about the attempt. Also, I know there's a well justified fear of steering wheel covers slipping and being dangerous. But I'm sure there are some good quality covers out there that could tidy up the way the wheel looks and feels.

[@darrenwilson8042]

That Reliant Fox camper van - yes please .... luvverly

[@admiralalcatraz6080]

The way I do my plastics is use a heat gun, then apply aerospace 303 protect whilst it's still hot, soaks it in, I normally only have to dress them once a year. But I suppose everyone has their own method 😊

[@HowardLeVert]

I remember when "back to black" type products actually contained a black pigment (I used them on the bumpers on my Renault 18 back in the mid-80s). Now they just seem to be some sort of clear silicone.

[@torresalex]

Ah yes, the "temporary" repair. Like the wire coathanger my dad used as a clutch cable on his CX when the original snapped when he was halfway up the Pyrenees. Ended up lasting longer than the car

[@maverick2009ish]

0:42 try linseed oil :-) believe me, i buffed my citroen c1 2013 last year, and watched videos on how to restore the plastic/rubber bumperstrip on te backside (had rainspots and dryspots and such), and the Dutch a.n.w.b. (car-/roadhelp service) had a carwash video and used linseed oil on a bumper and it went al black again! and from my own experience I can tell it works! :-)

[@davidbarber6268]

Tiger seal seems to hold most modern cars together and is also known as Mansory glue

[@Extreme_Rice]

I saw a “GRANDLNAD” parked round the corner once, I’m guessing they had some badge fitment troubles too.

[@ebutuoyYT]

Love to see Bella running a OM606 engine swap, with mechanic fuel pump, so no need to worry about electronic wiring loom gubbins causing headaches. 300 to 400 BHP should be easy enough to achieve 🎉😂

[@duncangrainge]

McGuires black plastic restoration cream stuff is excellent and does last.

[@19892CV]

I love your tinkering videos! What is a Citroën only socket?

[@HubNut]

It's not really Citroen only but it is a square hole bolt. Annoying.

[@terryatkinson899]

​@HubNut the other thing about French cars is they use sizes of bolts nobody else does. Typical spanner sets come in 20,22,24... but Citroën will be 18,21,23 etc🙄😭🇮🇪

[@km5lb11]

If you can buy it in the UK 3M emblem and trim adhesive is for mounting emblem sand other glue on car parts.

[@biker_dan]

Oh did I spot either MK1 Consul or a Zepher 6 ?

[@HubNut]

Quite a few of both. Not sure how many made it into the final cut yet. Still editing!

[@anadolman3246]

Saw Bella at the NEC on Sunday, looked really good. Love Bella.

[@sebastian0107]

On cheap exterior/interior OEM-parts; well, sometimes they fit nicely, sometimes less so. Left door-mirrors seem to be a fun target for kids these days. I now buy them for 18,- new/imitation and always have some spares on stock; they fit alright. The originals are 5 times more expensive. Imitation is a gamble, so it seems.

[@ianllewelyn]

Pleased to hear about tearooms in Llangurig.. i cycle up there once a year and there's not much in llandiloes these days

[@HubNut]

Yes, very hard to make cafes work around those parts apparently. Too many people passing through rather than visiting.

[@wildyuk1]

Bit of heat on them gray bits on the corsa will work .

[@martineyre5350]

Will that be a semi permanent fix then Mr Hubnut? 😅

[@shanehornby1693]

Cherry Blossom boot polish for the corsa plastics!

[@HistoryNeedsYou]

Dear Sir, I wish to protest, in the strongest possible terms, about your blatant dereliction of duty whilst entering the NEC. You drove past a Scimitar without mentioning Princess Anne! Whilst it is acknowledged that you were both tired and concentrating on finding your way, you have still let standards slip. As recompense, you must mutter fifty different motoring factoids, including the financial failure of ADO15, and how to grease the suspension knives of a 2CV. Yours Sincerely Mr P E Dant

[@2760ade]

Did Princess Anne have a Scimitar? Who knew!😂😂

[@MrAuriga67]

Nice to see you using Dipetane, I used it in my diesel Doblo, it did make a difference. How you finding it ?

[@HubNut]

Cold start this morning was a LOT better. Otherwise, little difference.

[@MrAuriga67]

@@HubNut the odd " Italian tune up " when fully hot certainly helps. I also found Diesel from the Supermarket with the M in its name always caused running problems, yet Diesel from the A and the T no issues.

[@wrathofbod]

Use a Blow Torch on the corsa Plastics, works a treat,

[@1916King]

CORSA???? Where did you pull that from Ian, it looks very clean. Haven't see one on the road for years!

[@HubNut]

Miss HubNut's parents bought it last year. We took it to Festival of the Unexceptional but have now been tasked with selling it.

[@kevinlillywhite9549]

Now you've cleaned all the old oil off the gearbox cover it'll rust even quicker à quick coat of hammerstein might be a good idea

[@tonys1636]

Do hope Bella is handling better now she has new boots on.

[@nigelh4617]

I've used ArmorAll on bumpers/trims with "reasonable" results.

[@jaggass]

My gearbox has a slight leak as the seals are leaking but it's changing gear fine and recently had the oil checked

[@tauncfester3022]

The Citroen badge on the back door: So there isn't some sort of two part, quick and strong adhesive, like what they use to use here in the states to reattach convex rear view mirrors to the bigger mirror with less convex-ness? I do like that Ian figured out just as I was about to comment about raising the rear door. Yes indeed, why let the tyranny of gravity make this job harder? Edited: So, when are we getting Carly hooning about in the Corsa video?