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

[JetD72]

Oh, that sounds good. I think I will try that option first (just get the auto hub and make sure I get the bolts!!!). Seller told me everything was there, although I don't know what 'everything' means.....I will take the risk and drive the 2 hours to get it. So you think there is not more missing? I could take another photo up close and different angle if that helps? See post before about possibly missing the lock nuts on the stub axle (I figured out what that is....)

Can I safely drive to a workshop 30 minutes away? I have her booked in for a service anyway on wednesday.

She sounds like an old VW bus (sort of rattling on acceleration). I have had that before (2 yrs ago). Back then they completely redid (machining) the exhaust manifold and problem was solved. Also gave her a lot of power back that I felt she had lost (like I feel again now). I do know there is a leak in the exhaust somewhere, maybe that is it.....? anyone?

Thanks so much for your help so far guys!!! I cannot bear the thought of my truck no longer being worth fixing up.....what will I do then????????????
Just found out through this forum that she is actually an MK not an MQ, and I am the proud owner of an original wide wheel pack

[YNOT]

Finly owner (Tim) lives at Tamborine and has a few old MK's sitting in his yard and I know they still have the hubs on the front axles, so if you need any parts he's your man.
You can drive 30 minutes more without the hub on, but make sure your workshop repacks (regreases) the wheel bearings for you.

It sounds like your exhaust has worked it's way loose and your turbo may not be getting full boost which would explain the drop in power.

Tony

[Dhuck]

Looking at the pic you have there, all is intact. It looks as it is only the hub has let go. Bit unusual though.

[YNOT]

I lost a few bolts from the free wheeling hubs on my first GU, luckily I saw it in time and didn't loose the hub.

Tony

[JetD72]

Thanks! That is an excellent idea. I will contact him and see what he says...

Henriette

[JetD72]

And the funny thing is.....I didnt do a lot of hard work or anything. And I check my wheels regularly, nothing was wrong. The other side is tight as....
And this happened on the highway! Which might be explainable because of higher vibrations than 4wdriving? But I guess we will never know why. Was even a miracle I heard it happening and stopped to check what it was. It was then when I found out it was the hub. I even called the NRMA (I was still in NSW just, and didnt know if I could safely drive home, which I did in the end) and he helped me look for it since my friend had seen it rolling towards the middle green part of the highway. I can tell you I was frustrated losing something like that so easily! Ive gone through worse like when the car stops or something. This is expensive....and it just happens for no particular reason. Just bad luck...

Thanks so much for your help. Tim - if you see this, I am trying to PM you, or try me...

Henriette

[YNOT]

Tim usually logs on about 8.30-9pm.

Tony

[Finly Owner]

OK Jet I have Pm'd you. But for all you nuts out there, apparently it's a fault that hubs on older patrols come loose for no reason. Suggested fix is the locktite bolts. I have never had auto hubs and think manual are probably tried and tested by all makes of 4WD for many years.

[Dhuck]

So old things do end up loose!!!!!! Interesting

[Finly Owner]

Well all fixed now you will all have to wait for Henriette to put up the photos of the fix. Tony and I repaire her MK with hub I sold her.
Labour was done in the spirit of the forum........at the price of Henriette being able to help someone from the forum oneday, with what she knows.

Tim