Have I lost everything or just a part? (automatic hub MK)

[JetD72]

Hi,

I have attached 2 photos I just took from my car.

I just don't know what I really lost driving on the highway.......I think I lost my driver's side automatic hub.

I heard a very light spring popping sound (really it was hardly anything), and the result was the photo. I have gone back to look for 'it' but coulnt find it.....

I have searched an automatic hub 1984 MQ/MK from the wreckers, and it was extremely difficult to find one. But I did! I have to drive 2 hours to get it though, which I am happy to do (NOT with the patrol ), but I hope I am getting the right part. I specifically asked for the MQ automatic hub, and the guy says it is waiting for me in a plastic bag for $65 to be picked up.

So:

What have I lost to what extent? Is this normal or should I expect further problems? I checked the screws/bolts on the left one and they seem to be tight. So god knows what happened.....

1) Can I be pretty sure that the $65 automatic hub sourced is what I need?
2) how long should it take for a mechanic/non mechanic to put it on?
3) any tips on where or who would want and can do that? (as in good mechanics inner north Brisbane etc.)
4) Can I drive with my car to the mechanic without probs (I already did for 2 hours driving home, so I guess that's a yes)

5) Anything else I should know?

Please enlighten me about this part.

Thanks
Henriette

[JetD72]

Sorry. I dont think I can upload the photos yet. Will see if I can do it differently.....http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...2099.761986843

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...2099.761986843

[JetD72]

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sorry. I dont think I can upload the photos yet. Will see if I can do it differently.....http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...2099.761986843

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...2099.761986843

Link does not work Jet

why cant you upload pics? You did in your intro

[JetD72]

oh, thanks. Links works for me, but that is probably because I am the owner of the page

Yes you are right. I did upload in the intro. It is just not working. Keeps giving me an error.

Is there a way to upload photos in a quick reply? Or only throught editing? Maybe you know what to do? Thanks.

[JetD72]

They were too big......

[NissanGQ4.2]

oh, thanks. Links works for me, but that is probably because I am the owner of the page

Yes you are right. I did upload in the intro. It is just not working. Keeps giving me an error.

Is there a way to upload photos in a quick reply? Or only throught editing? Maybe you know what to do? Thanks.

you will probable find the pic is 2 big, there are file size limitations, try resizing the photo before trying to upload it.

you can add a photo in quick reply by using the picture frame Icon "Insert image"

[gec]

Yep looks like you lost your locking hub, It's a bit hard to see if you still have the lock nuts on your stubb axle but if ya looking for some new hubs maybe try this link.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-Manual-Lo...item2a0deb48dc

[JetD72]

Hi gec

Thanks for your reply. I know now I lost the whole hub assembly. There still is this little snap ring sitting on there.
I am really sorry for my non knowledge, but what are my lock nuts on my stubb axle, and how do I check that? Maybe someone can point me in the direction of a picture? Sometimes I just don't get the English terminology, that's all.

Do you think it is wise for me to get the one automatic hub for $65, having it fitted (is that easy?), or way better of for buying manual ones that I got quoted for $320 including fitting.....

thanks

[Dhuck]

Hey Jet. Personally I would look at manual hubs but that is just my opinion. As for the auto hub, as long as it is the correct one and you get the bolts with it, it will be fine. You could even do this job your self.