I love that instead of just doing it yourself you had Brian do it. It's nice to be able to teach what you know, not so you don't have to but so that others can learn and do it for themselves. Promotes growth for both parties
I have removed,rebuilt motors, or repaired them in cars ,and trucks,every since I graduated auto. tec. school in 1959,I have never worked on a VW motor,tanks for showing this video,I now feel comfortable enough to overhaul one or a dozen,at 78 you have enlightened me.
As somebody who would like to own a Beetle at least once in his lifetime, this video was fascinating. I love watching you work on Bugs as I *always* learn something new about them.
Your workshop is a godsend, you can take your time and miss nothing. No rushing because of freezing fingers and crappy weather. Brian is lucky to have you as a frend :-).
I can't get ENOUGH of your videos!! By far the best Dub channel. Not to mention your patience lol, always in a good mood. Glad I stumbled across your channel. Be blessed!!
When I was stationed in Germany many years ago, we used to rebuilt VW engines then race them out behind the motor pool. Brings back memories. THX for the videos.
I have watched many of your videos,from your snowblower repair,gen repair, ohh hell I have watched a ton of them and they are super great, your trouble shooting techniques are damn close to what I would do. I picked up a tip in one of your other videos and again I watched it being used here and that is using the rag around the bail and pulling downward, I have scratched up many a nicely painted valve cover using a screwdriver . I like your can do attitude and especially your willingness to show others how it's done. Tell Brian that a few years ago I tried to drive my 68 VW year round but one month into a Montana winter, I felt like I was driving inside a snow globe. and me being 62 and haveing crap joints I headed south Best of luck to you, from New Mexico
Another great video luv the quickly rebuild I'm new to the vw world as I just put my first vw together (70 convertible) I learn so much from what you know and how you share it all with us always looking forward to what's next ...thank you!!!
I like the fact the thermostat and flaps were left on, so many people throw that stuff out! The vacuum advance was a nice sight as most want to drop in a 009. I've had good luck with T-3 lower cooling tin when a J-tin with good holes wasn't available. The extra big catch-all on the floor is a nice feature. Not everyone does, but when re-using pistons and cylinders I like to hand lap the cylinders into the heads.On the thick wall cylinders I like to use the ball hone to give the rings another set and I permatex the cylinder bases onto a cleaned block surface
It's nice to see a younger generation work on these wonderful VW's....I often anticipate your next move or the tool your looking for or going to get.....Retired Mech........John.
I love how you take the time to respond to all of the comments it is a really cool thing to do and a lot of people don't do it. Awesome work learned a lot 👍🏿
I did that before taking the heads off My '73 Super Beetle I used to have some years ago replaced the heads and the push rod tubes that were leaking while I was reading my "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive" Manual. Just another fun experience lol
I think it would be fun to have one of these engines and have Mustie guide me step by step... I know I'd never be able to do it by myself, but I'd learn so much during the whole teardown.... thanks for the videos...so much entertainment...
Mustice I am sure you know this so don't take offense. Volkswagen recommends putting in new exhaust valves do to cyrsitalizaisn from heat over years of use and 100 of 10000 of Rpm's. Also if you do your own heads and ever have an issue with valve guides they can be almost impossible to remove with a shouldered punch but you can tap them with a fine thread 3/8 TAP AND INSTALL A BOLT. AT THIS POINT SET ON A 4X4 BOARD HEAT THE HEAD AND PUT A PUNCH INSIDE THE GUIDE AND DRIVE AGAINST THE BOLT. WORKS FANTASTIC TO REMOVE GUIDE. I WORKER FOR YEARS IN A AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP AND USED THIS WITH A GREAT DEAL OF SUCESS. REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!
I love VEE DUBS. So simple, but there is a right and wrong way to do things. Mustie does it right. How someone ruins a set a heads is beyond me. Mustie making me a fan of VEE DUBS. Awesome!
Reminds me of when I took my '74 1200 Beetle engine apart to replace the conrods! (The little ends were shot) I remember using a copper coin (2 pence in the UK) to clean the piston crown! Also, no new pushrod tubes, just a good clean and a gentle stretch before installing.
Thanks for the flashbacks! Drove s 69' Baja and a 70' as my 1st at 15 yrs, till my late 20's. Those cars taught me more that simple wrench turning. Great memories!
As much as I enjoy all the other shenanigans and escapades, watching Mustie working on anything VW are, by far, my favourites. This one was ...interesting.
If you are going to be a mechanic you need lots of tools, and you sure have them mate...Never seen anyone tear down a VW engine before, good stuff. I enjoy your videos, thanks..
Mustie, love your vids! Only thing for me that would make them better is to go into a bit more detail about the what, why, and how of what you're doing/using. I'm a newbie to engine repair, so any additional info would be much appreciated!
805ROADKING hey Mr roadking what are you doing wondering around youtube, you are supposed to be working on the water cooled Briggs lol, I am one of you're subscriber's btw
A couple of vw engines I built, I installed adjustable/expandable push rod tubes, after market of course, if one leaks just expand it out and tighten it up.
Reminds me about how I used to do this kind of work one day and have to be ready next day to go to work. Back in the day it cost me 50.00 a head for 1600 dp heads. 1985. Nice to have an engine stand too. I hate to say people throw away those bellows thinking "I dont need that" then wonder why it does not run right.
Nice tools snap on is the best I had alot and my dad just gave most of all his and now I have alot more some older and as old I am. There's just something about using the old tools that has a certain nostalgic feel to it also mine are family heritage I guess I just love them. I do wish I had some of the orange hard handled tools but I guess my dad cheaped out on the extra few bucks all mines standard. Also my brother(s) got to them first and I'm sure took and sold some but I got all the rest which was alot so I'm just happy I got what I got my dad is getting old so I'm so glad I have something to remember him by as well as getting them before my brothers got the rest they can have all the Craftsman lol. I'm sure there's some more here and there but his garage was cluttered so next time I'll hunt the rest he lives an hour and a half away I know he still haves air tools but they are obsolete and space is a premium in my box but he also has another box full still and he said I can half it so can't wait to see what's in it as it was my grandpas.
The cylinder heads shown in the beginning of the video are 40 HP. 1200 CC heads and you probably noticed that later. I was surprised to see that the cylinder/head joint had broken seal, that wasn't that common on the single port motors, but fairly common on the dual ports. It's nice to see you're using the air doors and thermostat, the engines wear out much quicker when they're left out. You also lose 6-8 Hp. when they're not there.
That shows how tough those little Volkswagen air cooled motors are. Most water cooled engines would have serious running issues with problems like that one had, but the VW just keeps on going. Going slowly, but going...
you guys rock. I subscribed to your channel, Brian. Good fun , these VW's. Going to have a look at a local bug for sale, you fellers have inspired me. I had my dad's 65 sunroof in the 1980's and did a 12v coversion, clutch r/r,etc. the one I'm looking at looks like a60/61with 67 front fenders. gonna actually stop now and ask some questions.....
had v dub `1600 cc 68 in socal years ago,tried marvel mystery oil for the first time,made that engine just purrrrrrr in a few minutes, replaced spark plug wires whose clips had one that popped off the spark plug top,heater was a little furnace that kept all glass clearclear during cals heavy rains, passed fifty gm current models flooded out by the sides of the sd 405 fwy,ve dub higher clearance kept me out of the fwy swimmin holes
Just for interest's sake, you commented on how hard it is to find replacement OEM style thermostats and, upon hearing that, it reminded me of a video I saw. Wheeler Dealers mechanic Edd China made the same remark and then used a later design part that had a coil spring mechanism that did the same job and fit with little or no modification. The only problem is, I can't recall which of their videos had that clip, only that it was either a VW or a 4 cylinder Porsche like a 914. I seem to recall, though, that it was a VW part he used.
I used to run a rebuild shop for VWs back in the mid 70s and on a tear down, the first thing to do is crack the head bolts then retorque them to 30 ft lbs (several more than spec, to make sure none of the studs pull out of the case on reassembly. I'd rather have a weak one break BEFORE it's going back together. Same with the bearing bolts on the case. I'd rather add new ones as necessary during the early stages of a repair when it's easier to clean out any metal clips.
Actually that's a good trick for getting traction on snowy roads. Fill up the bed with snow, it will put weight over the drive wheels, and when it warms up enough that you don't need it...it goes away, all by itself!
Musti the vw and corvair are almost identical. There are excellent instructions on both forums on reconditioning it isn't hard good luck you have an excellent program an exceeding varied.
I'm sitting on 5 1600cc VW crate engines after my dad passed away so you are interested. These have 0.00 hours on them. They have Hobbs meters on them since these engines are made to pump water from field to field for Rice fields
How do you check the top surface of that one jug with blow-by? I thought maybe you would have pulled that jug off and lapped the top face of it to check it was completely flat before assembling it with the replacement head.
It's very nice to have you as a camera man....I know it can be difficult to work with someone else , but, the viewer gets to see more stuff ! Maybe you can get someone to film as you work....asking for a friend ! :)
Seeing the blow by problems makes me recall reading about early radial aircraft engines. The article noted that there is not a single example of a successful radial engine which has separate cylinder heads. Perhaps the problems for automotive engines are just more acceptable? Thanks for your videos.
hey Mustie do you ever check the top surface of the jugs on a flat plate that area that had the blow by can be cleared up with a sheet of emmery on a sheet of tempered glass , all so keep a spare jug to lap the head mating surface too with a little blueing and valve grinding compound, always good for a few more lp's of compression
