A Much Needed Mechanical Restoration on a VW Bug 

Great video here. So much good information here. Well-presented and easy to understand.

I never have a problem finding original tin at VW swaps. With that said, I’m in So Cal and we have quite a few good swaps through out the year. Grab good stuff when ever you can find it. Unlike cases, good German tin can be used,fixed and used again and again. I’m always grabbing good stuff when I find it. Especially “Hoover” bits for dg coolers.

Very detailed work, hats off to you

For cutting the gasket use bandsaw first then sander FYI HEHEHE. nice work it's so great to watch your videos.

Useful tip that has worked for me for close to 20 years. Use lip balm on the manifold gaskets. It helps them seal better and also not get stuck to heads and manifolds when replacement is needed. Love the parts from Gene Berg too; as he used to say “cry only once” because you’ll only need to buy them once. They are that good.

Really great, top notch work!

Solid work as usual - lots of good procedure and information…don’t forget to mention direction of the cooling slot on the alternator breast plate…see to many pointing the wrong direction… ;-)

Great work Toto professional do it right I don’t do it at all that’s my philosophy maybe I’ll see you in October

Solid work George.

I used to rebuild VW big engines back in the 60's and I found that the early 30 horse engine push rods had thin wood shafts inside. Not sure why but very interesting!

Thank you. I have a 66 split. I always learned something from each video.

Another cracking video . Great details again. Well done

Great time to torque check heads lookingfor further problems along with leak down checks

Killer work as always!

Speaking as a bone stock guy it’s really great to see just how much different a dual carb street motor is to build up and install. I hope to build a stoplight car someday. I learned a bunch. Thx!👍

Have you had any requests to add air conditioning? Would love to see a video on that Thanks for sharing your work

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G'day, The engine looks killer. I've just swapped out my alternator for a black unit. It finishes off the black theme I also have going. Q. Are you going to install the J Tube tins. Owe and I also had trouble with my Empi sleds. Heaps of mod work. So thanks for sharing, man. I love the content you put out. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

Always attention to the details.

Where did you get the 10 mm head nuts for the intakes. Love watching your stuff keep the good work up

Nice work as usual mate, where do you get those nut’s from? Great idea for serving

I know you are in a pretty constant climate, but why not install the stock thermostat and flaps? Lots of discussion on this topic, but I’m asking you. My Squareback engine doesn’t have anything but I’m going to add all the stock Type 3 pieces whenever I pull the engine.

What is your opinion on the reverse intake manifolds for better carb adjustments ? Awesome detail work !!

Great videos! Question, where can I get the special nuts (M8X1.25 NUT WITH A 10mm) for the intakes?

What’s your intake on swapping oil measurements (summer & winter?). Running 20/50 right now. Recently rebuilt engine. 100F/70F weather, what size do you recommend for then it gets colder? 40-60F, never lower than that! Should I keep 20/50? Or go lower, and if so, to what size? Thank you!

Hoover bit ?