I’m a pulmonary/critical care nurse practitioner that is passionate about bringing classic vehicles back to life. Follow along as we walk step-by-step through each element of the process, hopefully teaching and learning as we go.
thank you soooo much !! the dealership was trying to charge me $800-$900 parts and labor ! said the part itself was $648💀… i just got it off amazon same price . im about to go and install it now🤞🏾!
Sean, the last time I watched this video, I forgot tell you about my experience with my '65 Chevy Super Sport. The engine always ran on the hot side. During one time, I wanted to add drain valves to the lower part of the engine block for better flushing of the cooling system. Well as I removed the plugs from the engine, no coolant drained out, only casting sand started to fall. The lower portion of the black still had sand in it. No wonder the engine ran hot! It was one on many problems I had with this car!
You should pick one up, they’re very affordable for now and really neat cars. But be prepared to talk to a lot of people every time you drive because people will come up and chat with you about their history with the car. Happens nearly every time I drive mine.
@@AutoAnatomy doesn’t get much better than that! I have a 2015Jetta SEL TDI stick carbought it 2 months before Dieselgate went down VW paid me 8K to keep that car Also Have a BMW 328D, a Jeep Grand Cherokee OverlandEco Diesel, and a Chevy Colorado Duramax love them been looking for a nice clean Corvair for several years thanks again
Boy when you are all done w/ her, & decide to sell, I'd have to raid my 401k, to buy it, as you have done EVERYTHING I want to do to one, & the exhaust note & tone is PERFECT!!!!
@garybodnar7457 Who knows…maybe? I’d have to redesign the fuel injection system a good bit, but it could be done. I think the next big step is interior and then maybe paint?
While in high school, many years ago I was out late at night with a friend in my early model, and my friend was falling asleep. To wake him up, I stabbed the brakes hard very quickly and twisted off the splined end of the input shaft. I didn't push in the clutch. Car coasted to a stop. Just like yours, I had no forward or reverse. My Dad who always helped with my problems, In 40 years he never believed that's how it broke. He was sure I was racing and dumped the clutch. Strange things do happen.
Yeah, it would have been more fun if I was racing but alas it was a simple backfire. Still shouldn’t have broken though. Replaced and holding up well so far
In the instructions linked in the description, it states to warm the engine to 95-113F. It was done correctly, just not everything got shown on camera. I strongly encourage anyone who is interested in this to follow the instructions exactly as laid out in the linked article.
hey Sean thanks for the update on the Ranchero! 😄😉You should should do a video on the 66 Thunderbird that is my favorite car! question, when you replaced the gas tank on the tbird was it necessary to remove the black filler neck cover it the trunk? I plan on replacing the gas tank. Can I remove the filler neck tube without removing anything in the trunk?
Hi, thanks for kind words. When the tank was replaced I did have to remove the cover but it wasn’t that big of a deal. Hope we can make a video on this car again soon
Thanks for showing that. I bought a replacement latch but I’m told I should also get the actuator (the handle in the middle of the door under the VW logo button). I don’t know if the part I am sourcing online is right for my 2009 Rabbit.
Follow you for the Corvair content (I have a '61 Lakewood wagon) but I have also owned a '61 Ranchero with the rare Dagenham 4 speed and a '64 Falcon. Ironic that you bobbled the car name, "Corva...", Ranchero." I was doing some testing on the Lakewood today and twice bobbled reaching between the seats to select Drive..., and then remembered the shift lever is on the dash. Glad you got to help your dad, it is almost Father's Day.
I’m so used to working on the Corvair lately and totally goofed the video, but thought it was funny and kept it in there. I’d LOVE to get a Lakewood for the channel…maybe someday! I always love working with my dad when I can, unfortunately not as often as I’d like.
Great video, awesome that you're getting to spend quality time with your dad! Memphis is a great town too, last time I was there they had a Cars on Beale Street show. Its amazing that someone thought that Brass hardware would live in the valvetrain. Did you use a set of standard crimp nuts or upgrade to Polylocks? I'm currently putting a new engine in my 67 Ranchero that I have owned since 1980. This makes me want to get moving!
We ended up keeping the nuts and using a new grade 8 steel locknut to hold it in place. If we need to go back into the valve train again, I’ll change the nuts to polylocks or something like that.
Shawn, I had the same problem with the oil drain plug leaking and wouldn't tighten on my 302. The parts store has a slightly larger drain plug that is self taping and no need to weld or pull the pan. I did it to my hot rod several years ago and still today it's perfect.....just info to consider....Good video, Thanks!
Sweet little ride your dad has. It's nice that you can afford the time to go home and spend time with your dad. One day he will be gone and the opportunity will be gone as well.
Cool Ute , that series wasnt available here so its fascinating to get up and close with one . We had the XM Falcon ute at the same time this was released.
nice job! I'm always scared of doing upholstery, but this gave some encouragement! Too bad, they dont do the backseat with the fabric! it would so much better!
If you followed these instructions yours is iverful. You need to set the level when the gearbox is between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius. You need the VCDS foe this job
do you have a link to the repair manual? II also was hoping you would post a link or a part # for the Jeep Wrangler struts. thank you very much for the cool 924 series!
Here is the link. It's in German but Google will translate to English for you. Hope it helps! www.stinni.de/index.php/porsche/tipps/87-kombiinstrument-instandsetzen
That bearing is a standard 30mm self contained water pump bearing, it is available at about any industrial bearing supplier and it fills perfectly the bill.
I realize that this is a 3 year old video, but still will give commenting a shot -- any chance you still have the PDF on hand (or know where to download it) and could send it? By the way, I also recently reupholstered the seats in my '83 944 NA and your video was super helpful, just wanted to say thanks!
Here is the link. It's in German but Google will translate to English for you. Hope it helps! And thank you for the kind words! www.stinni.de/index.php/porsche/tipps/87-kombiinstrument-instandsetzen
Great video. Sucks about that broken bolt but no surprise. I, too, was surprised you didn't do the backing plates while there. Although I appreciate the fact it's a pain to pull the bearing apart. You can do it when you do the zerk fittings, especially if you do the bearings while there. However, I've heard that's a good way to ruin the brakes, too. You have to be careful not to add too much grease, otherwise it'll come out the seals and get to your shoes. Looking forward to front discs! Since you've already cut a ring up front, go with the HD or custom springs up front. If you cut 2 rings up front, it won't be streetable anymore IMHO.
Awesome! My first car was a 64 Monza. I wanted to buy another corvair, but we moved from sunny warm California to cold rainy PNW. Question, what do you do about heat with the headers. Is there now on the market an electric heater option?
Good save! I have same Wizard motor. Was made in 46 by Kiekaefer Marine aka Mercury. Same as Mercury KD4 if same vintage. The cork should be sealed with a few coats of nail polish or model airplane dope as it could fail to float in the future and leak. Make sure it pumps water okay via the impeller. Should get a good spray of water from the back of the leg.
@@AutoAnatomy Base Camaro had 14" wheels/tires through the 80s 82-on Z28 wheels were the 15 x 7 spoke allows like yours, also offered as part of an RS package. There were some IROC looking 15" wheels in the early 90s. Hard to find. In 93, the 4th gen cars got 16" wheels as standard and wider wheels were an option, but 93-later wheels have the wrong offset for the Corvair.
Thank you for today's fun video. Just today, I was installing a C4 Corvette strut rod on my car using your previous videos as a reference! ! I replaced the arm with a new rubber bushing, but I would also like to try a spherical bushing.
