Actually fixing stuff! Ford AU front wheel bearing replacement.

[@niallsommerville9813]

Indicator stalk on the right because proper way. I admire the Aussies for standing their ground.

[@HubNut]

Having done a lot of driving today, I quite agree.

[@niallsommerville9813]

@@HubNut Well done making progress Ian, long may it continue, you're due some good luck.

[@PB_657]

Yeah, I had various Japanese cars when I was young and it was always on the correct right side for right hand drive. Such a shame its always on the left now,

[@tomwinch9107]

I learnt to drive in a Toyota Corolla (5th gen from memory) which had indicators on the right, then had a 1976 Allegro (again indicators on the right) ... Then after not being able to afford car insurance in early 90s Manchester I got a 1990 (H reg) Maestro in 95 (drove lots of hire vans and other cars in between) ... I can't remember what side the indicators were on with the Maestro, but I switched to a (brand new) Felicia in 98 and don't recall having any wiper moments at junctions, so it was probably in 95 that I got used to left hand indicators ... My wife's 97 Rav4 has right hand indicators - each time I drive it for the first time in a while I have to consciously think before indicating! Definitely the correct side as changing gear and indicating on a roundabout is hard with the more common left hand indicators Has @HubNut driven so many cars that switching sides is second nature? It would be interesting to know of any techniques to familiarise yourself with the different 'minor' controls of so many cars ...

[@johnd8892]

My 2005 Nissan Pulsar sedan has the indicators on the right site where they should be. An advantage of a Japanese built car in Australia. The funny thing was that when I took the car for servicing , I would sometimes get loaned the UK built hatchback version of the car the indicators on the wrong left side for a right hand drive car. Was it Sunderland built? Wipers on quite a few times by mistake while loaning one for the day. Unbelievable to me that a different body version of car would have an indicator location difference. Still see lots of sedan Pulsars on Australian roads but have not seen the hatch version in years for some reason. Maybe not called a Pulsar in the UK or other markets. Something like a Sylphy Bluebird name used in Japan.

[@GenialHarryGrout]

A disappointing end to 2024, an HubNut fix that was successful without any drama 😁

[@martinneumann7783]

This is exactly what I thought. But I didn’t dare to write it… 😂

[@crispindry2815]

I didn't get to where I am today by fixing things efficiently Reggie..

[@2760ade]

And the last thing he did was successfully torque a hub nut! Things are looking distinctly bleak for 2025!🤣

[@2760ade]

@@crispindry2815 That's the pot calling the kettle a silver lining CJ!

[@paultaylor9652]

Nice to see you acknowledge the people who help you with parts Mr HubNut, all the best for 2025 HubNut family and subscribers.

[@johnnorth9355]

Well done Ian. Of all your cars Betty is the one I would have - you can tell I am old and love my creature comforts. Automatic with a nice big six cylinder engine. My cup of tea completely.

[@dangavel1283]

Its a shame its not a wagon, would have been much more useful , plus , they look nicer. Saw an AU wagon a few days ago, a nice looking rear end if ever there was one.

[@flagman9000]

Looking for something that he can’t find and wasn’t what he thought it was is why I have loved this channel for many years

[@sportshatch]

I can hardly believe how easily that hub came off. Have fitted a lot of hubs and almost never had one come off that easily. They usually leave the inner race in place and you have to cut them off. Well done.

[@HubNut]

I was fully expecting that!

[@davidbailey533]

Definitely a Brera for sure well done on fix and to the gents who sent parts

[@damonrobus-clarke533]

Yep, lovely cars those!

[@jamiespinks3657]

Always great to see fellow Aussie Betty on the channel. Ford AU's are a rare sight these days even here Down Under.

[@jamesfrench7299]

No thanks to the idiots who started buying them later.

[@100SteveB]

Nice job Ian! And I love how the Aussies fitted a bearing that could be changed so easily - unlike my MK2 Mondeo, the last time I changed the front bearings it involved the need for 39 tons of force to get the old ones out of the knuckle. Nice to see Betty out and about again, running nice and quietly.

[@BR702702]

Excellent 'classic Hubnut' vid, and the sense of satisfaction came right across! As much as we all love a bit of calamity for the lols, it's lovely to see you having some success! Thanks for another year of great content - it's not just the motoring angle, it's the general wholesome and community focused content that makes the channel so endearing and watchable. Hoping I can get to one of your meet ups in 25, albeit without necessarily the most hubnutesque of fleets to bring along!

[@alansmith1770]

Well Done Ian. Betty has stopped her grumbling. So love Betty

[@HB.I-e7t]

Looking at the Fairmont AU tells me that the Austrailian knows what they are doing, i love the style of the car ❤

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Pity that Ford USA pulled the plug on the whole Aussie Ford operation and deliberately sabotaged the use of the Barra 6 engine with up to 2200rwhp in the USA...imagine that in a Mustang...and barred imports of the Falcon ute....

[@anthonystevens8683]

Well done Ian, a job that had so many possibilities to go 'HubNut' but it all went by the numbers. It's great to see Betty back on the open road again without the bearing grumble. Wishing you and yours a great 2025.

[@davidflamee]

First class repair, well done. No more grumbling from Betty. Wonderful times!!

[@micheltebraake7915]

It's nice that a repair goes smoothly for once

[@chris-molloy]

Is HubNut now the go-to channel for defective wheel bearings ? Glad to see that you are organising your jeopardy into convenient categories for the viewer. Good job nonetheless on the Ford AU.

[@Teribus13]

@@chris-molloy at this rate, Mr Seabrook may overtake Mr Kitch as the UK's premier Australian Ford mechanic 😂

[@chris-molloy]

@Teribus13 I am sure that Ian has it in him. Especially with the generosity of overseas viewers and free AU parts.

[@davyfella]

It's my way of supporting the channel. I don't buy merch or pay for membership. So I send him parts instead​@@chris-molloy

[@tomwinch9107]

​@@Teribus13 neither of them sound very Australian - did they leave years ago? 😂😂😂

[@stuartduncan2772]

More fixit video please Ian. Looking forward to the brakes being done.

[@jys160]

Good to see Betty get some love. It's easy to take the workhorse cars for granted.

[@ColinCarFan]

Suggested tip. Don't use a spanner and hammer on the caliper bolts as you can damage the bolt head quite easily if not fully engaged - then you have a big problem. Turn the steering wheel fully left or right (if front caliper) to get clear access to use 'ugga dugga' or breaker bar (18 inch usually enough). Your massive torque wrench at high torque setting would be ok too.

[@HB.I-e7t]

By the way, happy new year to you and your family. I look forward to more test drives and fleet updates 😊🎉

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great little tinkering video on Betty.

[@trevatkin4869]

Top job there Mr Hubnut.

[@kledderman]

Wonderful 'classic' HubNut content. Keep it coming ❤

[@Mickhanic-garage]

Well done, made it look easy! I have been waiting for parts from within the UK for 8 days now, ok so Christmas was in those days but even so.. will be 9 days tomorrow!

[@Jam3sA]

That was (perhaps surprisingly) a very non-Hubnut fix! Congratulations Ian!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Thanks for all the content in 2024 👍👍👍

[@peterfinucane8122]

Content beats discontent!

[@Glenn_E_James]

A HubNut fix that worked? I call shenanigans!

[@Saaketti]

Great job. You can actually feel the noisy bearing with slightly sticking brakes. Just spin the wheel as fast as you can and then quicly touch the spring. Spring amplifies the bearing roar. I always put very thin coat of oil to the hub shaft to prevent rust and easier to get the bearing off when it brokes again.

[@Bernd-sb2sh]

Very good work and thanks for all your interesting and entertaining content in 2024👍. Your channel is amazing.

[@bombakdik]

Even the mirror switch is not exactly the same I think if I remember correctly. Very good wrap-up about the car itself as an intro. Top job. Cheers and enjoy this evening.

[@PenryMMJ]

Mmmm, new shiny bits. That always makes a car feel good.

[@thatcheapguy525]

always a satisfying feeling when you fix it yourself and the problem has gone 🙂

[@MrButtonpresser]

Betty rides again! Beauty mate.

[@bentullett6068]

Another successful repair completed.

[@Lasercapri]

You can’t beat a good Old Ford 😂 happy new year to you and the family and thanks for the videos this year 👍

[@waynetetley584]

Nice job 👍

[@philwebb6464]

The Alfa was a Brera I believe. Lovely looking car with a gearbox that has too high gearing. Shame as it means you can’t enjoy the wonderful engines as much as you’d like. Good job on Betty she looks nice and straightforward to work on.

[@MichaelPartridge-qb8ow]

Another good video Mr HubNut fantastic

[@Quebecjj]

Excellent work. All the best for 2025.

[@Ivc406]

Ian &CO thanks for all the entertainment and giggles over the last year is Betty a ford production or a part of everything I would like to wish you and you're respectful family a Happy and a prosperous New Year for 2025 regards from Scotland 🛠️🎥🚙🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Phiyedough]

Hubnut shows us a mighty hubnut tool!

[@Shane_Marsh]

YAY, you've done a thing 👌🏻

[@CambrianClassicsLtd]

Excellent work. I'd say the old hubnut wasn't torqued up properly too. Came undone far to easily!

[@Crispy-71]

Agreed,even with leverage that was way too easy. Always put a daub of loctite on any my Falcons’ hubs just for a little extra insurance

[@HubNut]

I really didn't have to push at all. The weight of the tube was enough...

[@CambrianClassicsLtd]

@@HubNut eek. I think it's worth checking the torque of the drivers side nut!

[@2760ade]

Indeed, a loose hubnut could be dangerous!!😂

[@terryatkinson899]

I may have used a grinder to clean the lips of discs in the past 🤫 Nowadays I don't touch stuff like this without my makita ugga dugga gun, it's a beast and takes the slog out of getting thing's apart 👍🇮🇪

[@HubNut]

My ugga dugga couldn't even undo the wheelnuts...

[@terryatkinson899]

@HubNut yeah, no way of cheaping out with these yokes, you want a good one so you have to splash out or be lucky enough to get to review one for keeps.

[@andysalter4473]

That went rather smoothly Ian! Love the Fairmont. Happy New Year to you all!

[@bloodybrit]

Satisfying job, I have a 48 inch 3/4 inch drive breaker bar I bought for Honda hub nuts. If you need a load of heavy parts you should sea ship them, I have been sea shipping Raleigh Choppers 10 to 20 a time from the US to the UK and it is very reasonable if you can get someone to prepare a couple of boxes for you and drop them at a shipping office (search LCL shipments for more details). Looking forward to what 2025 brings and I wish you and the hub family all the best for the New Year.

[@fulwell1]

"That is quite grumbly.." understatement of the year!

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Nice job, especially preparing the thread for the new nut. Miss HubNuts' efficacy in detail prepping/cleaning seems to have rubbed off. 😁

[@plunder1956]

That monster Torque wrench needs it's own show WOW. You could possibly wire brush the edges of the disk to reduce rubbing.

[@anthonyfletcher9062]

Happy New Year for Betty...and your family...Nice Work....!..Cheers

[@Mopedauto]

Hallo,vielen Dank für die vielen Videos 2024. Ich wünsche dir und der ganzen Familie einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr und allen Zuschauern und ganz Wales. Alles Gute für 2025 besonders Gesundheit. Vielen Dank, Günther aus Hamburg.

[@pdxRetired]

Good job Ian! Looks like the brake overhaul will be easy as well when you have the parts.

[@tug1345]

I hope you all had a great Hubnut Christmas, and have a great New Year

[@martinneumann7783]

Wunderbar! Bravo, job jobbed. I had the same issue with my C1. I was in the workshop when Mike the mechanic was swearing in best south german words. The bearing was rusted in the bushing so he had to shatter it with several tools. Impossible for me to do this at home… Have a nice trip with Betty and see you soon »»» Martin 😊

[@Invisibleman7]

Excellent video as always. Ah the satisfaction of successful job completed.

[@mickfoster7140]

Hey Ian, I feel conned. I came to watch some tinkering mayhem and you go and fix something efficiently without any drama. What's going on?

[@tug1345]

I think Holden were conspiring to keep that spanner hidden away lol

[@tristanpage6805]

Nice work. Look forward to the next

[@RogerGR]

Happy new year to you all.

[@allanwinter4991]

Checking wheel bearings crook a finger tightly around a coil of the spring and spin the wheel. This amplifies any vibrations from the bearing to your finger if bearing is bad.

[@bluethunder7814]

great job fixing Betty 👍

[@tony-yp6qk]

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

[@jfv65]

nice job. Brakes will be fine until warmer spring weather.

[@fhwolthuis]

Amazingly well done, Ian! Almost too good to be true 😂

[@dangavel1283]

Just a note, it took a WEEK and HALF to send a child's book from Adelaide CBD to our place, 35 ks from the CBD, on the other hand it took three days to send something from Queensland, 3000ks away. Our post delivery is just lunatic. I liked the AU Falcon, I rented one years ago to drive from Brisbane to Fraser Island and it was nice drive , It had a REALLY crappy radio though.

[@HubNut]

I love the sound of the radio. Reception is often an issue though.

[@paulwatts2192]

A job well done. Problem fixed.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Happy New Year! and that was a Alfa Brera - nice!

[@meirionevans5137]

Long may it continue. Nice headliner, btw.

[@TruckerStu1974]

Seen you today on the way back from picking up hublets. Betty was looking good

[@jetblack6953]

Great job Ian, Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@Mercmad]

In the years since Bettie was carnapped from NZ, The AU etc have become a definite cult car .I have three nephews who have one each ,and their Dad ,who has unfortunately suffered a vax injury and gone blind, had a ute ,The turbo 5 speed manual trans version which is now in storage . Happy New Year! 😎🥂🥂🥂🚗🚗

[@gryfandjane]

Among the assorted bric-a-brac on my bedroom bookcase is a rumbly front wheel bearing from my MG Midget. Soo… been there, done that. 😊

[@chrisbradley1192]

It's nice when we DIY-ers have something go right for a change. Hope you managed to get the bearing cap sealed to stop the water ingress.

[@wgeddis]

So miracles do happen 😆 Great job.

[@2760ade]

On a par with the virgin birth, HubNut does a thing.....properly!😂

[@iainstewart6200]

Job well done Ian, how very atypical in a Hubnut vid.

[@roseybut]

Top marks Ian. That wasn't at all very HubNut. Well done!

[@Bucharestguidedtours]

Great repair and excellent bit of scaffy pole..All the best for 2025.

[@DJWerkz]

Trust me, with that many miles if they were the press in bearings you would probably need a whole series of episodes just dealing with trying the press the old bearings out! 😂 I love it when the option is whole hub replacement

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Good job well done Happy New Year Ian and family.

[@vwcoco]

Just noticed wing mirror on the R position Ian . When ignition is on the motor slightly burns out so best to stick in neutral

[@HubNut]

The motor shouldn't see power unless you operate the switch. Some cars have no neutral.

[@michaelwright2986]

Hooray on a successful fix. That is one of the virtues of the old fashioned Australian Sixes. It is an important design case that the car may be expected to break down somewhere beyond the Black Stump, so repair needs to be straightforward. I had an HR Holden (wagon, of course) and indeed fixing it in the woops of South Australia was no problem. Try that with an Audi. Have a great 2025

[@robames1293]

A real HubNut video ar last, well done.

[@theduckofevil]

I've probably seen Betty on this channel a hundred times over the years. Only now have I seen the number plate. Very funny! I must have been blind.

[@carlbarton772]

Happy New Year

[@MrPabsUk]

Happy new year to you & yours Ian! ( & it was a Brera 😁)

[@movesky6696]

no wheel bearing issue happy new

[@commentmachine1]

Technically the Intech (and Barra) are a development of the old 1960s USA Ford Thriftpower, but the only thing that stayed the same was the bore spacings as Ford AU switched to alloy heads, then SOHC, then EFI, then eventually DOHC with VVT and turbos.

[@HubNut]

Indeed so. I'd mentioned it a few times before but probably not for some time.

[@racingbrownsocks]

Check the rear bootlid and make sure it’s draining/not wet along the lower lip. They love to rust at the bottom here in Aus so I can’t imagine salty and wet roads over there will be good for it. The IRS loves to chew bushes so you actually did well to get what looks like a Forte without IRS. Ford Australia also loved to make you use every spanner and socket in your toolbox, because Ford Australia doing Ford Australia things.

[@HubNut]

Already had the bootlid repaired, which included some large drain holes.

[@racingbrownsocks]

@ laughing chocolate biscuits!

[@OneDullMan]

Set the tone and not the jinx!!! Well done Mr. H N

[@terryatkinson899]

Back to basics tinkering 🤗👍🇮🇪

[@neilsradios]

A HubNut video featuring hub nuts that didn't go HubNut! Happy New Year!

[@lionelbick218]

You've done a thing Ian, and all went well. How un HubNut of you 😂

[@skyll4141]

glad you sorted your massive nut out ok with it being so tight and got back into betty. good result and good work.

[@allanfoster6965]

#notmydog looks like a cutie. Nice job on the hubs.

[@philmuskett265]

The Falcon's flying again!!

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The disc lip can be whizzed off with some careful angle grinding… it is mostly expanded rusty steel and the actual wear will be a lot less. New pads (and fluid) should be fine for now…..

[@thisiszaphod]

We like fixing stuff 😁!

[@carlreading9916]

Looked like an Alfa Romeo Brera Went to the Great British Car Journey at the weekend. Looks like they have aquired an Invacar!

[@HB.I-e7t]

Bearing after 340000 km,not bad. That tells me the car is well built.

[@HubNut]

The bodgery on that dust cap suggests it has had a bearing in the past. No reason for it to come off otherwise.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Did you use a sealer on that hub nut cap to stop water ingress...or did you weld up the bodger holes?

[@HubNut]

Sealed them up and also applied grease around the edge when refitting.