Rover 75 Diesel: The Alternator. Can it be refitted? Will the car run?

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  • čas přidán 17. 01. 2021
  • There can be only one winner. Will it be me or will it be the Rover 75?
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    Rover 75: Alternateur, alternador, alternatore, pengganti, orutaneta, generator,
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Komentáře • 712

  • @williamspaul1805
    @williamspaul1805 Před 3 lety +86

    Fresh language, child labour and despair. Excellent.

    • @2760ade
      @2760ade Před 3 lety +3

      Standard Hubnut fare then😂

  • @tomtaylor7549
    @tomtaylor7549 Před 3 lety +53

    I think the Sentence "The serpentine belt is being a T#*T!!" should be used on a future range of Hubnut merchandise (other car parts are available

  • @Mtthwpez
    @Mtthwpez Před 3 lety +44

    Hubnut was last seen running down the road shouting 'the belt goes round.... the belt goes round'.

  • @WrenchingWench
    @WrenchingWench Před 3 lety +3

    Watching you and Miss HubNut work on the car together with The Boy reminds me of when my mum and dad used to work on the car together while I spectated as a child. My experience was slightly different though in that every time my mum ‘helped’ it always ended up with a lot of shouting, swearing, usually an argument in front of the neighbours, then a cigarette and a cup of tea and everything was fine again. It’s amazing I went on to do this for a living. 😆

  • @TrevorBuick
    @TrevorBuick Před 3 lety +20

    "The boy" seems keen but needs to be given a team hat

  • @brmelectric
    @brmelectric Před 3 lety +9

    Saying the word Twat is very fullfilling, when directed at a job like you just did. Very enjoyable. Great work.

  • @Thecrazyvaclav
    @Thecrazyvaclav Před 3 lety +36

    I appear to be watching carry on alternator

    • @retr0naut823
      @retr0naut823 Před 3 lety +4

      Infamy Infamy this alternator has got it Infamy !

    • @craigmclean8260
      @craigmclean8260 Před 3 lety

      "...bit of a cock-up on the alternator front..." (different series, but...)

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb Před 3 lety

      @@craigmclean8260 R.I.P. !

    • @Imp5011
      @Imp5011 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the giggle.

  • @RoadUser100
    @RoadUser100 Před 3 lety +20

    Can't wait for the sequel: The Alternator II: Revenge of the Rover.

    • @benholroyd5221
      @benholroyd5221 Před 3 lety +2

      Is that one of those sequels thats worse, or better than the original?
      ps you forgot the prequel, 'How the Dynamo was won"

  • @reddermot
    @reddermot Před 3 lety +2

    I chose the suspense of watching the video rather than going straight to the comments. Kudos to perserverance and Team Hubnut.

  • @fasteddy917
    @fasteddy917 Před 3 lety

    Sitting here in British Columbia, Canada, watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean with a large tea celebrating your success. Hello to the family.

  • @Stephenb033
    @Stephenb033 Před 3 lety +31

    “You would probably want the shorter one in the bottom”. I’m cackling

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 Před 3 lety

      Me too!

    • @2760ade
      @2760ade Před 3 lety +6

      "Can I get my hand in?.......Shut up! Oh my God people will be unsubscribing"😂 Hilarious!

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb Před 3 lety +3

      Quickly followed by a rear view !
      Is that what a rear view mirror is for ? - Does my bum look big in this ?

    • @emmajacobs5575
      @emmajacobs5575 Před 3 lety

      Has someone been taking hints from those naughty Mighty Car Mods boys ...?

  • @chrislangton6535
    @chrislangton6535 Před 3 lety +6

    Loved the video. Great to hear the use of the phrase "The (insert car part here) is being a Twat!"
    One of my personal favorites

  • @Aztek1701
    @Aztek1701 Před 3 lety

    What I love about your videos are how real they are..Congratulations on getting the job done

  • @biffick99
    @biffick99 Před 3 lety

    Good for you for persevering. I was so pleased it all worked out well for you at the end when you fired it up.

  • @jamesjones8574
    @jamesjones8574 Před 3 lety +6

    I’ve loved watching this series on your 75. It’s “real life” mechanics which is awesome 😎

  • @commonsense953
    @commonsense953 Před 3 lety +5

    A great video Ian and really good to see Miss Hubnut and Master Hubnut helping out. Really adds to the videos. Thanks for this 👍😊

  • @Shane_Marsh
    @Shane_Marsh Před 3 lety

    The best success story of 2021 so far. Fabulous family fun along the way. Your vids are always worth waiting for ian, cheers.

  • @richardbaron7106
    @richardbaron7106 Před 3 lety

    The best part of finishing a sod of a job is everything works, even after you've seriously thought about getting the car towed away. It's not just a sense of relief, but the fact that after all the frustration, you've still managed to overcome whatever problems the car has thrown at you . Nicely done!

  • @biker_dan
    @biker_dan Před 3 lety +12

    Ian, we love the banter and inuendo . Keep it up guys.

    • @Pfirtzer
      @Pfirtzer Před 3 lety

      ssst when YT finds out they will put a XXX or R rated video on it.

  • @tomtaylor7549
    @tomtaylor7549 Před 3 lety +2

    I love the innuendo that Miss Hubnut provides. I will Never unsubscribe from the channel. You and Miss Hubnut are the perfect team. Keep up the fantastic video's

  • @richardhemingway6084
    @richardhemingway6084 Před 3 lety

    Well done. What a relief, it's back together and working. I'm glad I'm not the only one to struggle.

  • @ianm1470
    @ianm1470 Před 3 lety +4

    Perseverance along with blood sweat and tears ..... finally pays off ~ well done 👍🏻

  • @giddy2shoes183
    @giddy2shoes183 Před 3 lety +12

    "Today, we finally replace the alternator in Rita the Rover!" "Where did I put the new alternator??"
    With a start like that, how could it go wrong!!

  • @robbiemulholland6477
    @robbiemulholland6477 Před 2 lety

    I’ve been binging on your videos for the last couple of weeks and you are living my dream 😎
    Those are the kind of jobs that really test the patience and your persistence is admirable!
    German Engineers are very good, but German machinery (not just cars) is usually inexplicably difficult to work on.
    Top job 👍

  • @davidflamee
    @davidflamee Před 3 lety +1

    Completely brilliant, a laugh a minute but, importantly, the job gets done. Great work.

  • @trabusas.3782
    @trabusas.3782 Před 3 lety +2

    Well done Mate, persistence will prevail. Even I as an Car Mechanic curse sometimes, but you learn to deal with it when you have to do these jobs. Kind regards from the Netherlands and you and your Family stay Save!!! Akko

  • @Ratty_Rex
    @Ratty_Rex Před 3 lety

    Glad you got everything sorted in the end.......
    :)
    A great video and demonstration that not every job goes as smoothly as people say jobs are......

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866

    Well, at least I know where to bring my car for an alternator replacement. You have now lots of experience 😀

  • @carllawrence3743
    @carllawrence3743 Před 3 lety

    Very good video, people will not be unsubscribing at all. Loved the beginning!

  • @imnotamechanic3491
    @imnotamechanic3491 Před 3 lety

    I had a similar problem fitting my serpentine belt - there was not enough room for a long tool to make it adequately easy to release the tensioner, so it took me longer to just put it back on than removing it, replacing the crankshaft pulley and the idler pulley. I eventually discovered they sell an angled tool for such a job. I improvised by sticking my breaker bar onto the end of my 3/8 ratchet to make an extra long bar to pull it back and when I reached the slam panel twisted it round and put my full weight on to the breaker bar to force it right down. So well done on getting it de-tensioned without using a really long tool! I am no where near strong enough!

  • @davetong4225
    @davetong4225 Před 3 lety

    Great video, with banter from Miss Hubnut. Carry on Rover 75 :)

  • @stepheng8779
    @stepheng8779 Před 3 lety +1

    Marvelous, cheered at the saving of a bolt, grand job 👍

  • @benjaminmarriott1746
    @benjaminmarriott1746 Před 3 lety +1

    1st: The best intro ever, love that,
    2nd: the sheer exasperation with the serp belt is fully relatable and shared, I would have kicked the Floof out of something at that point
    3rd: Returns of happiness as Rita Recommences daily running!
    Well done, a thoroughly hideous ordeal, your painful perseverance prevails once more, she lives!

  • @CoatsandGaiters
    @CoatsandGaiters Před 3 lety +1

    Superbly entertaining, loved it. You give smiley faces to those in a sad world at the moment . Loved the intro HubNut. Mrs HubNut brings out the comedian in you.

  • @airgead5391
    @airgead5391 Před 3 lety +16

    Who needs a Volt meter as we have the wiper speed test!

  • @Redfleminem
    @Redfleminem Před 3 lety +1

    I thought replacing the alternator on my 2008 focus TDCI was a pain in the arse, having watching this video I have to say my experience was a walk in the park by comparison! Respect to you!

  • @0161pumaste
    @0161pumaste Před 3 lety

    glad you got it sorted between you, well done!

  • @philthorpe4549
    @philthorpe4549 Před 3 lety +1

    "I don't know which way around the long bolt and the short bolt go on" Was anyone else shouting at the screen - try them in the old alternator by your side! :) Well done Ian, a triumph of persistence.

  • @paulsheehan2998
    @paulsheehan2998 Před 3 lety +1

    My favourite bit of this video is the piece of dodgy wood wedged between the jack and the engine.
    Perfect

  • @Burt2-63
    @Burt2-63 Před 3 lety

    I know it has been bloody frustrating your 75 , but i think they were a great car . I loved my 04 1.8 tourer , it towed my caravan everywhere . Keep up all the great work 👍

  • @johncallaghan4616
    @johncallaghan4616 Před 3 lety

    What a Job - well done for your perseverance, congrats on yet another Jacket, and will definitely use the "Wiper Speed Test" in lieu of a voltmeter next time I need to check power levels!
    Yet another great vid, thanks for sharing

  • @Bowerprods2011
    @Bowerprods2011 Před 3 lety +4

    Well done Mr H for not giving up

  • @Rich-on6fe
    @Rich-on6fe Před 3 lety +1

    I shared your feeling of calm nauseous panic throughout. Thankyou.

  • @darrencowley8265
    @darrencowley8265 Před 3 lety

    Hi len what great video and well done for sticking with the job. You and your family take care keep safe 😊👍🏻😊

  • @cheapshotphotography5828

    Well done.... you made that look easy 😅
    I’ve just subbed to your Channel, I’ve watched the odd video here and there but one of my subscribers is an avid fan of yours and prompted me to revisit the channel
    I’ve worked in the motor trade all my life but thankfully I’m not on the spanners anymore. I do have a dabble with the odd little job here and there but crappy ones like this remind me of why I came off the tools
    Keep up the good work
    Best wishes
    Tim 😊👍

  • @daspoppy
    @daspoppy Před 3 lety

    I love the innuendo it is hilarious. I must say when you hit the bolt and it shot across the floor I nearly spat my tea out. Great to see mis Hubnut and little Hubnut helping out.

  • @bondbug73
    @bondbug73 Před 3 lety

    I sensed your frustration Ian. Alternator looked a right pain of a job. Hope all is well now. Awesome HubNut family intro.

  • @nissanman5738
    @nissanman5738 Před 3 lety

    Excellent intro and a very good video thank you for sharing all your hard work

  • @rctankchannelone7558
    @rctankchannelone7558 Před 3 lety +1

    I think the fact you don't generally swear really brings it home how much trouble this job was! But good work and great vid 👍😊

  • @hectorshouse7348
    @hectorshouse7348 Před rokem +1

    She benefitted from your ownership, and doubtless turned a tidy profit…nice work😃👍

  • @mattwalker4034
    @mattwalker4034 Před 3 lety

    Great video loved the description of the serpentine belt

  • @stuartjones8238
    @stuartjones8238 Před 3 lety

    This very much reminds me of doing something similar on my (now deceased!) Mk 1 Focus TDdi, that also had Power Steering and A/C. This job was performed in a similar environment, with (pretty much) the same amount of swearing and the resolution of similar problems issues, such as how can I insert bolts into an area of completely no space and also the requirement of needing a 5 jointed, telescopic, adjustable sized wrist/hand combination!

  • @andrewlaw
    @andrewlaw Před 3 lety +9

    "We've sent the boy to the car on account of the swearing". I didn't hear him cussing once Ian! 😂😂

    • @seancooke4127
      @seancooke4127 Před 3 lety

      Let's hear it for "The Boy" keep telling him to shut up and he may remember that he has access to spanners.

    • @emmajacobs5575
      @emmajacobs5575 Před 3 lety +1

      He did say “this went very HubNut, very fast”, though

  • @Bowerprods2011
    @Bowerprods2011 Před 3 lety +1

    love the start and well done to everyone involved :)

  • @ShedTV
    @ShedTV Před 3 lety

    Great video Ian. HubNut is the kind of mechanic-ing I identify with: stuggling on in the cold and the dark and going home for well deserved drink in the banger you've fixed for tuppence ha'penny.

  • @split_pin
    @split_pin Před 3 lety +2

    Literally in this video "I need your clothes, your boots and your alternator". Grand work despite the onslaught of resistance from the car.

  • @robertmaitland09
    @robertmaitland09 Před 3 lety

    I decided to take the day off to do some work on my Audi 80, didnt go all that well. Got in and watched this, cheered me up no end watching Ian cursing away!

  • @sallyhobbit1956
    @sallyhobbit1956 Před 3 lety +2

    When the fun stops, stop! Well done Ian !!

  • @vwcoco
    @vwcoco Před 3 lety

    A pat on the back for you Ian, excellent work for sure. Now enjoy the car and now it’s fixed you can concentrate on the rest of the fleet !!

  • @Eddiecurrent2000
    @Eddiecurrent2000 Před 3 lety

    This episode exemplifies why I love this channel!

  • @ginggur17
    @ginggur17 Před 3 lety

    Now in all seriousness Ian, it was good to see the ‘fire’ inside you show concerning the belt, a trait that we all possess, yet rarely see you demonstrate. Fair play bud. 🤜🤜🤜🤜🤜🤜👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 Před 3 lety

    Miss HubNut's innuendo is hilarious
    What a great addition to the HubNut team
    Also...great camera person...
    Loving the intro

  • @repairupdaterepeat5815
    @repairupdaterepeat5815 Před 3 lety +8

    "Some people suggest that moving the air con out the way and dropping it our would make life easier..."
    You're welcome ian 🤣

  • @sanity1955
    @sanity1955 Před 3 lety

    I actually gave you a round of applause when it started. Well done that HubNut.

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Před 3 lety +1

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR Helpers they did great JOB 😁😁 Love Hub Nut Always Great Time

  • @edwardrothan4963
    @edwardrothan4963 Před 3 lety +1

    after a bad day at work this was a joy to watch and a laugh 😂👍

  • @stevechambers500V8
    @stevechambers500V8 Před 3 lety +16

    Speaking for myself, I enjoy the innuendo bingo from Ms HubNut together with the uncharacteristic expletive we witnessed!

  • @GreyTheFloydianSergal
    @GreyTheFloydianSergal Před 3 lety +1

    Not only do we get an epic intro & a satisfying conclusion to the alternator saga, but the Ptchooo is back after an absence of some videos lol

  • @VDPEFi
    @VDPEFi Před 3 lety +1

    Nicely done! Satisfaction with a job like that...

  • @MarkTheVicar
    @MarkTheVicar Před 3 lety +17

    I had to send my child to sit in the car because of the swearing, it's bad enough me turning the air blue without my 12 year old effing and jeffing in my ear.

  • @bobhacking1431
    @bobhacking1431 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice to hear some proper engineering language from you , keep the faith :)

  • @micheltebraake7915
    @micheltebraake7915 Před 3 lety

    Totally a top HubNut video!

  • @stevek3036
    @stevek3036 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm knackered after watching this episode! Fit the wheel arch liner and as you have said its time for this car to move on to a new owner

  • @colsparky651
    @colsparky651 Před 3 lety +1

    Done a good job there. Just like me in my workshop. sometimes you just got to walk away and have a refreshing cup of tea.

  • @barrylaflin8425
    @barrylaflin8425 Před 3 lety

    When I started in engineering many moons ago the Time and Motion Engineers reigned supreme. I just wonder if you could get one of these with a clip board and stopwatch if they would discover that you spent more time looking for stuff rather than fixing stuff. Another great video. ... thanks👍🏻👍🏻

  • @badbooks476
    @badbooks476 Před 3 lety

    Sheer grit and determination and a big dollop of humour won the day

  • @superseven220
    @superseven220 Před 3 lety +4

    Mini hubnut ( the boy!) Has sussed you out very quickly Ian😂😂

  • @100SteveB
    @100SteveB Před 3 lety +1

    Glad it all came together in the end Ian. It must be said that car engine designers give zero thought to those that have to work on it later down the line. And when it comes to those darn tensioners, they are purely designed to skin knuckles and break fingers! But you got there in the end, that is the main thing. All I would say is don't forget to refit the wheel liner, they keep a lot of dirt and water from getting on to the pulleys and tensioner.

  • @dombooth86
    @dombooth86 Před 3 lety +1

    Bloody brilliant intro & an awesome vlog..

  • @Mr2OOM
    @Mr2OOM Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations!! I hope the elation of completing the job was equal to the despondency that you experienced during the work ..

  • @steven-vn9ui
    @steven-vn9ui Před 3 lety

    That intro was epic. Thought I was watching a Rocky there! Brilliant

  • @jamesmcgowen1769
    @jamesmcgowen1769 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Ian & family!

  • @cardiffgiant9406
    @cardiffgiant9406 Před 3 lety

    Much respect Ian and well done!

  • @ademckinlay4946
    @ademckinlay4946 Před 3 lety

    i like the innuendo!
    keep it coming finbar 😛

  • @Endfloat
    @Endfloat Před 3 lety +1

    Really felt your pain there! Delighted for you that you got it sorted. Modern cars, eh? They'll never catch on! You mark my words!

  • @alexmcdougall889
    @alexmcdougall889 Před 3 lety

    Glad to see Rita has the new alternator, what a fun adventure it's been :)

  • @dazio7035
    @dazio7035 Před 3 lety

    Great camera work from Miss Hubnut, but a special shout out must go to "The Boy" for cable handling skills and wry comments. What a trooper. Good effort by all involved.

  • @iamthefatstig
    @iamthefatstig Před 3 lety

    Top HubNut tinkering. Absolute joy.

  • @northstar1950
    @northstar1950 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Ian, well done sir!

  • @williamgreer4087
    @williamgreer4087 Před 3 lety

    Hahaha I'm behind on your videos, just laughed out loud at that intro 😂
    P.s we bloody love the innuendo 👍

  • @tonybalm1513
    @tonybalm1513 Před 3 lety

    I am proud of you for using the mats!!!!!!

  • @grahamparks6088
    @grahamparks6088 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely brilliant, Master Hubnut has conquered the rover, had a mouthful of tea when you swore, spat that out lol

  • @chrish5018
    @chrish5018 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m amazed at how simple the Rover 75 is to work on. No trouble at all really. Sarcasm.

  • @ginggur17
    @ginggur17 Před 3 lety

    Gotta love innuendos, they brighten the day. 👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @LiamskiLFC
    @LiamskiLFC Před 3 lety

    Good job you are completing the task yourself.
    I’d hate to imagine the costs involved of getting it repaired at a garage, what with the 3 days of Labour involved thus far 😉
    Congratulations!! 🥳

  • @inlinefourtr
    @inlinefourtr Před 3 lety

    Good job done there , so professional.
    Must of been the new clothes that helped.

  • @MattBrownbill
    @MattBrownbill Před 3 lety +13

    I replaced the alternator on my Renault 21, once a week for four weeks, until I was sold the correct one. I have much sympathy.

    • @frimleyfrodo
      @frimleyfrodo Před 3 lety +3

      I was once in that position with a Talbot Alpine clutch; until the one that it ‘couldn’t possibly be’ fitted perfectly!

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 Před 3 lety +4

      Same on my mk3 escort.......constant trips to the scrap yard .....

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb Před 3 lety +1

      Tractor alternator - 3 alternators from supplier A didn't work at all so got one from supplier B which did work.

    • @boggy7665
      @boggy7665 Před 3 lety +1

      Also had this experience back in the day. Including arguing with the scrapyard staff about whether the dead one they sold me was actually dead. Prevailed, though. It was a much easier alternator to replace - large front engine rear drive American car, with the alternator 'right there' & easy to get out from above.

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 Před 3 lety +1

      @@boggy7665 yeah .........but in mine too
      The battery n starter motor at same time !!!!! Also ........so ...I couldn't afford to do all 3 at once !!!!!🤪🤪🤪😫😂😂😂😂

  • @frothe42
    @frothe42 Před 3 lety

    After much of this and that, success! Reattach the plastic liner when inclement weather has passed. Thoroughly enjoyed this, and the "assistants" were invaluable as well. See, persistence pays off!
    Hopefully, this won't need to be done for quite a while.

  • @dougfurniss734
    @dougfurniss734 Před 3 lety +9

    Good job, well done
    Now get rid of it before it breaks again

  • @paulillingworth1242
    @paulillingworth1242 Před 3 lety

    A very miffed mr hubnut although I’m not surprised it looks a total pain in the rear end! Yay Result!