2CV to Croatia: Engine rebuild! Is she ready now?

[@handyhippie6548]

with 4000 miles ahead of you, this was the best solution to all of your problems at once. it's a wise man who knows when to go for broke, rather than chance a dead engine on an adventure.

[@19692804]

I love the vids its great to see hands on mechanics instead of these gloryfied technicans with a laptop and posey garages keep up the good work ♥️

[@landsnailproject2875]

Couldn't agree more ! ! That is why I bought my Morris Minor 10 years ago - regards Teresa

[@barsorrro]

Yeah, and it's so nice to watch mechanical work aimed at fixing a car rather than tuning it up or modding in some ridiculous way.

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@dizzy2020 There's nowhere to plug it in, on a 2CV. ;o)

[@19692804]

Lets see how your laptop works on a mk 1 cortina or a p6 or a hillman this is old school mechanics were the real men get their hands dirty and overalls dirty im only 14yrs old when im older i want a man not fe man or a man in adress i understand that cars have changed but dont lose your man skills we girls love a real man x

[@MrFlyingguy]

@@dizzy2020 agreed, but still love a fettler!

[@Turnbull50]

Your gonna miss that train passing by, it's great to get a helping hand from a friend.

[@MrSegAsh]

I love watching this before bed, having a steam engine at the bottom of the garden has got to be a bonus 👍

[@robtt997]

This is getting to me . I woke at 4am this morning wondering and worrying how you were getting on ! So pleased to see progress made and I can sleep soundly tonight !

[@angelicasilberstein3928]

As a Citroën's owner , i may tell you : You look so good right now , you'd deserve to be a comercial's TV cover boy . Like your vids and the way you spell , congrats from Argentina

[@beardyface8492]

Difference between a mechanic & a tinkerer, the confidence & trust in your own work to connect up stuff like exhausts, & fit cowlings, before firing engines up.

[@superchickenlips1]

Hey, Ian. I know you read these. Have a great time in Croatia and find some time to relax and unwind after the fiasco that you just pulled through. Best wishes, and thanks for the great content.

[@DougsCars]

The steam train never gets old!

[@strokenumber3]

I'm going to have to get me one of those "Colin's", they seem bloody marvelous.

[@JamesAllmond]

Glad she is healthy again! Should make the trip a lot better!

[@klwthe3rd]

Colin really rose to the challenge to help Hubnut get Elly back up and running. Thank you Colin from the Hubnut community. 🤗

[@Nevakonaza.]

Wow that thing absolutely fly's now,brilliant!

[@keithfletcher6123]

I worry for future generations that the words spoken and the tasks undertaken will be lost in the mists of time, along with the ability to fix stuff - let this video stand as testament to what can easily be achieved with some good old fashioned knowledge & a fist full of average tools. Great work ... for she will go to the ball ....

[@wacholder5690]

Hi ! You noted that the 652 made strange noises and in *this* video you said that the rods on it had a side play. So I think the 652 block was going to develope a rod-bearing issue - maybe due to occasional oil starving or slightly clogged oil intake. The spare block with 652 kit may turn out as the better choice for the road trip. But you better check the oil on a daily basis for consistency and some sort of crud. The spare engine hat water damage on the cylinders already - so humidity might have gone inside the block itself. Take care & Good luck for both of you !

[@profrumpo]

Excellent! Well done Hubut and Colin. Chod speed for the Grand Tour.

[@gti505]

Good to see things have been sorted. Have a safe trip, be careful! Coffee's on me Saturday ;-)

[@irwinmcevoy]

Great video, pack some tools and a Colin in the boot for the trip and good luck

[@garyhardwick8489]

Glad you've sorted Elly out at last. Good luck for the trip,I'm looking forward to plenty of videos of your adventures!

[@SpikeXtreme]

The feeling of fixing something and knowing you have done a good job,is the most rewarding of experiences.

[@andynightingale7335]

Go Elly! flying along those Welsh country lanes!

[@paulmcaleer2736]

I absolutely love this channel at the minute - good luck on your trip Ian, I'm looking forward to following the journey!

[@tigermoth3194]

Always, always better to DIY if possible. Well done, Ian. BTW.....the 652cc conversion on the replacement engine was a no brainer - IMO :)

[@davidflamee]

Brilliant. I was hoping from the start that you would swap the barrels and pistons. The car is running better than ever now it seems. Super videos on this project and great help from Colin, well done!!!

[@bumbleo8993]

Feel for you Ian you’ve really been through the mill over the last few days but it makes for excellent viewing. Good luck 🤞

[@robbaker1762]

I’m genuinely relieved for you Ian. Have a GREAT trip.

[@simcroy7648]

1345 miles! you are mad sir, but i am impressed. I'd guesstimate around 2 and a bit tanks of diesel in my civic so you must be on for around 4-5 full tanks just to get there. Have an excellent trip, have loads of fun and take care.

[@saintfunny]

Excellent news! It was looking a bit dodgy there for a while. Safe travels HubNut!

[@kevinsmith6269]

Great job getting Elly ready for Croatia Ian, really admire your patience and the way you doggedly keep plugging away and nothing appears to phase you!!! I think the 652cc barrels and pistons with the spare block appears a perfect solution :) I still prefer the sound of the 602cc as it sounds so much sweeter but on the long Croatia trip I think you'll really appreciate the extra torque of the 652cc conversion. As you said the difference in torque is really noticeable and must drop gearchanges by 500rpm. Hope you have a really enjoyable and safe trip Ian :)

[@Flair4Air]

Marvellous, nice work, sounds great, the haircut really helped in the end, classic Hubnut, awesome!

[@Hvtesla]

You've made a good situation out of a bad one it seems - drive carefully.

[@kennethnaunton3323]

That`s good news. Respect to Colin for help.

[@robertlanglands9161]

After the week you've just had I really hope you have a good trip to Croatia. I look forward to the videos.

[@AndyDento21]

What a sweet little car!!!! You did a grand job... I work for citroen as a technician and to work on one of these would be fantastic 😜

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Success! Well done lads 👍 safe journey.

[@innercityblues4921]

Fantastic, sometimes an extra pair of hands and additional knowledge can go a long way, in this case, Croatia. Well done hubnut, the sun is shining, the weather is sweet yeah, time to move your dancing feet now :)

[@PotBanginEejit]

Suggestion: You're nearly ready for some A-Team music. Top tip #1: Wait till it's right down to the wire. Like, 10 minutes from set-off time, then... Top tip #2: Explosives on the garage doors... Doo de doo doo, doodoodoo

[@TheAlien1974]

Absolutely addicted to these vids Ian good luck and safe travels

[@Finnertoncentralmodelrailway]

I’m liking the hands on bit hope the run goes well

[@tonyr1963]

Good luck with the trek Ian. Great couple of vids on the engine transplant and subsequent engine upgrade. I think you’ve done the right thing in using the higher capacity barrels and pistons. I’ve been to Croatia three times albeit to Dubrovnik in the south of the country. Lovely place and more importantly, lovely people.

[@ademckinlay4946]

All the best, stay safe. Regards from Adelaide.

[@MrLargePig]

I expect (hope!) you're on the road, by now. You did rather well, considering the time constraint. Be careful out there, and good luck!

[@chrisbradley1192]

I'm glad that Elly is now good to go, but there will still be that note of tension in the Croatia trip videos - it wouldn't be Hubnut if there wasn't.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Expedition Croatia begins, this is exciting would like to be there but I'll be following along with the help of YT, good luck be safe and have a great time

[@martinda7446]

We are all happy.

[@Johnkels100]

we used to have problems with coils so may be worth takng a spare. GOOD LUICK

[@niallsommerville9941]

And don't forget to advise the DVLA of the engine number change and keep a copy of the letter with you when travelling. Best not to give enthusiastic police any opportunities.

[@HubNut]

No chance of doing that before I leave today!

[@niallsommerville9941]

@@HubNut Even an email might be helpful, best of luck anyway. Drive calm and soon all the stress will melt away.

[@GeeenJ]

all good in the end hubnut your right you could of got a engine built but you learn by doing it yourself i made plenty of mistakes back in the 70's doing mini engines i'm sure the 2cv will make the trip

[@jamiemorris5177]

Sounds 10 times better 👍🏻 Colin was a life saver

[@randompete2204]

That was a lot happier ppssshhhoooo 🙂Good luck on the trip 👍

[@CharlesSmith-zt7vt]

That's a great result, well done! This has been really good fun to watch, and I wish you well on your travels.

[@dannypoyntz2779]

I know this was a pain for you, however i very much enjoyed this set of videos

[@chevyimp5857]

Good times indeed.. thank for your channel..

[@ianwigmore4852]

Well done Ian. Glad to see Ellie going again. Great watching.👋👋

[@PrintMonkey]

Good luck on your road trip Team HubNut 👍

[@barsorrro]

Congratulations, Ian! I was honestly elated to see Elly start so neatly after you put the exhaust on! Even for me, from the distance of time and space that was a happy moment :). She pulls really nicely. Coming from a country where the Fiat 126 was the most popular car at the time of my childhood, it's somewhat unusual for me to see a 650cc engine make a car so lively on comparison. Well, the 126 could give an impression of being lively, but a) it was mostly an impression (due to noise and the ride quality) and b) you really had to floor it as if your life depended on it :D. All the best for the journey! This series was so amazing. I understand it did require editing, because all this screwing and unscrewing takes time. But I hope you don't bother to much with editing on the road, Ian: this is such good stuff, it's plenty tasty even if it were to be completely raw! :) I wish you good internet transfers -- but most of all, the best of fortune on your trip!

[@nick2203]

Well done Ian and bon voyage.

[@markfinnigan4994]

Good luck safe travels Ian!

[@danielsedgwick5476]

Safe journey.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Bon voyage Ian.

[@derek-press]

well done the both of you, can't wait for Croatia videos

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

Another great vid. Can't wait for the Croatia trip now

[@jeffreywayne4012]

Great so glad you will be showing us the trip ..i just can't help but think I am going to be laughing a lot ...🤣🤣 fantastic just keep safe ..jeff

[@SXI1972]

So glad you've got it sorted, fingers crossed, good luck with the road trip, hopefully your hair removal run of bad luck is at an end, all the best 😁

[@dangerotterisrea]

Well done that man!

[@MrSportster12]

Great all seems to be sorted. Hope it all hangs together have a safe enjoyable trip. Farewell.

[@stevelarkin3285]

Sounds good and runs well Good Luck on your epic Journey

[@AdeReeves]

classic recycling ...2 into one does go ...well done..

[@robertsedgwick1629]

tou NEED to drag race Colin to show the 702 lunacy!

[@vqey2]

Best of luck

[@simes205]

Good luck with the trip!

[@alfiedog30]

Good luck

[@mutley23able]

Well done, she sounds great, flying along that road to the sea. Now you can enjoy your trip, all the best 😀👍

[@philw4625]

Phew! Did wonder about this as an obvious solution to a knackered block! Best of both worlds. Hope it holds up. (but actually, 'hub nut deals with foreign garage' might be a popular video?!)

[@linseyyoung1772]

Heh - your displacement has crept back up to a point where your engine is bigger than one of my cylinders again! Bon voyage!

[@zx12rrr]

Liking the channel .Always check in to see whats happening . I think you should grow your hair back and have better luck than your having since you chopped it off . I have a 1993 Cavalier 1.8 Club that's just passed its MOT with no advisories . 3 years off the road and back running a treat . good luck on your adventure .

[@alanpepper7258]

What a week Ean!! but now you have a decent crank and 652 power. What could go wrong.. Safe trip. I was hoping I may have had 720 power for my trip to Croatia, but it's not to be..so 602 it is. No dought we will (all) make it there and back?!

[@ianjoyce5120]

Ian please, please never stop being ham fisted, not only is it terribly entertaining (not terrible entertainment), you're actually quite good at it really. If you (not HubNut obviously, he must have hundreds) haven't got a HubNut mug yet I can confirm it makes for an excellent tea vessel.

[@makiwa]

Nice one! Bon Voyage....

[@davidfarmer2049]

Good video, yes I did enjoy it. Quite right.

[@verygood7155]

I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@OneSwitch]

Good luck!

[@twocvbloke]

Somehow I had a feeling the 652 kit would be going onto this engine... :D Bon Voyage, fingers crossed Elly makes it there safe and sound!!! :D

[@mpluggty6]

Hurray for hubnut absolutely amazing job. Enjoy the road trip Ian stay safe and I look forward to watching your adventures at some point.

[@TheReddkatt]

really enjoyed these videos, have a nice trip Ian

[@6NPA]

Good luck Ian...Pretty sure the engine will endure...If you find time travel ,come by croatia's east ( Osijek) ,you will be wellcomed to stay here for as long as you can,.I know it's a bitt far from the country's sight seeing marvels ,butt nevertheless ,worth visiting... Bonus .... you can test drive my 1990 Yugo :) Best Regards from Croatia

[@tiakontikiadventures1536]

Awesome! Safe Travels! #2CVSpecialElly

[@philipbunker146]

Top man Ian!

[@1066gaz]

Well done lads i knew you would do it.(:-) Will look forward to the croatia video's.

[@rayworboys-hamlin8092]

At last Ian, great effort. Really enjoy watching your vids, i share your passion for classic cars. Keep up the great work and safe travels. I will be waiting with anticipation for the road trip vids. Oh and thank you for the fast delivery of the HubNut stickers.

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

Bon voyage!

[@paulbennell3313]

Just in time! Goes very well now. Hope you have a good trip. Looking forward to the resultant videos.

[@ginggur17]

Top hat to ya both guys.

[@robc5955]

Yay well done, also diy’ing it you learn.

[@nico.c97]

Try to do that with a modern car! Ellie is alive, again!

[@ianrosie4431]

And all done without the need for a wig. Well done sir. I hope you can now enjoy a postiche free jaunt.

[@nicklowe536]

Enjoy your trip and have great journey hmmmmmm 702 cc I would have loved that in my dyane I did think about the gs 4pot coversion after being told the bod 2cv had it sadly I the car self combusted before I got chance to get it off the idea table

[@stevem268]

love the old railway!! is that the ffestiniog? rode on that one in the early 70's

[@ohgivemeabreakfeller]

Pure hilarity and brilliance :)

[@kittyhawk9707]

She sounds sweet ..you have a safe and fun trip.. TWK is gonna make you pay for it though :) :)