VW Beetle Engine Installation

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I am installing the rebuilt transaxle and engine on my 71 VW Beetle Buddy. The process is pretty simple and can be done in generally under an hour complete.
Rebuilt transaxle from www.MrGasRebuilds.com
Lots of parts from www.JBugs.com www.WolfsburgWest.com www2.Cip1.com and www.DuneBuggyWharehouse.com
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@michaelrobinson1945 Год назад

This video helped. I have a '69 Beetle, the old engine is out and have a remanufactured 1600 DP to install. I have the ATV Lift like yours. I also lack the Captive Nut..like yours. I've been worried about getting the nut onto the bolt and now you offer a way to do it. I was also worried about being able to jack it up high enough for the fan shroud to clear the apron, but it looks like the spare on the Jack will do the trick, too. Thanx!

@Misunderstoodboygenius Год назад

I’m so glad this helped! To be fair I learned the spare tire trick from someone else, don’t even remember who. The ATV lift is a piece of brilliance I saw somewhere else as well. The long wrenches are probably the biggest help in all of this. I hope it goes well for you.

@michaelrobinson1945 Год назад

@@Misunderstoodboygenius Yeah, I was able to install the new engine this week. It didn't go as smoothly as yours, But it worked out in the end. My first time and largely by myself. Thanks, again.

@patrickmclaughlin6013 3 года назад

wow, Mr Gas has some great deals on rebuilt transmissions

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

He builds a quality product too. Known for his race transmissions but I wanted bulletproof, and he delivered.

@vwcoco 4 года назад

That engine sounded awesome !! Good work sir

@Misunderstoodboygenius 4 года назад

Thanks! It needs to come out again. My genny is cocked wrong and my oil splash plate under the filler is wrong. I need to paint to so I’ll be taking the whole thing apart again.

@vwcoco 3 года назад

@Mateo Anakin thank you

@JMKGarage 3 года назад

Not sure what my favourite thing is with my beetle, but ease of working on it, particularly removing the engine, is certainly a highlight... awesome cars!

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

20 minutes is my record, but with 2 people probably could do 10-15

@JMKGarage 3 года назад

@@Misunderstoodboygenius that’s impressive... I’ve only done it once to-date, but it was just over an hour by myself... most of that time was documenting where everything goes, and struggling to get the car high enough (failed to think about taking the tire off)

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

@@JMKGarage you’ll get faster with experience. The thing I almost always forget is the accelerator cable! Ghaaa!

@vayabroder729 3 года назад

Great job; nice idle there at the end.

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

I credit the Pertronix ignition

@SladesVWBeetle 4 года назад

Outstanding Video!!! I have been using semi auto stick starters for more torque. Your engine sounds really good!!

@Misunderstoodboygenius 4 года назад

Thanks Slade. This one still uses the bushing, but it's 50% larger than a standard Beetle starter. and yeah, this engine is running so good!

@SladesVWBeetle 4 года назад

Misunderstoodboygenius Very cool brother!! The engine truly sounds smooooth!!

@patrickmclaughlin6013 3 года назад

sounds good looks good

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

Runs like a champ. Sounds its best at 70mph!

@darrinmc65 4 года назад

Congratulations!

@Misunderstoodboygenius 4 года назад

Thanks! Been driving around for a week and it’s pretty good!

@darrinmc65 4 года назад

Do you have to come back and retighten anything and readjust the valves again after driving it for a while and breaking in your top end work?

@Misunderstoodboygenius 4 года назад

I’m going to. I’ll check the valve clearance, and make sure everything is still ok. I’ll also check the engine mounting bolts to see if the engine has settled into the transmission any further. Just for my own peace of mind.

@nittygrittykitchen 3 года назад

I’m stuck now in the same spot you were. Damn thing won’t pop in!

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

Take a breath, turn the engine a few degrees, and try again. Works almost every time!

@nittygrittykitchen 3 года назад

@@Misunderstoodboygenius after struggling and cussing for what seemed like hours, I got the two bottom studs in and put an extra long bolt in the top and cranked it down until it finally lined up and “popped” in. Got to be an easier way! 🤣

@vayabroder729 3 года назад

Exactly; it takes some finagling and maneuvering with the angle until it pops in. It also helps if you grease the tip of the transmission input shaft; helps the gland nut bearing slide it.

@Volkswagenplanet 3 года назад

I use the autostick starters. Higher torque as well.

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

I have a Bus starter :)

@letsbefrank6269 3 года назад

Hi, I just bought a motorcycle lift after seeing your vlog, I have a question. What is the maximum lift height on your motorcycle lift? Mine is only 370mm, however I guess I can use some wood to get it higher if I have to.

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

I’d have to look. But I have to use some wood sometimes just to get things to sit right.

@jamesmitchell3634 3 года назад

Where did you place the Forward jack to safely lower the car and keep it level?

@Misunderstoodboygenius 3 года назад

I put it right in the middle just ahead of the front trans mount. I actually use the spare on top of the floor jack so the tire is against more of the body to distribute the load.