2054cc VW Bug Engine Gets Upgrades, again. Part 5

About 200 miles on the 2054cc Volkswagen Beetle engine so far and a few things need addressed.
Clutch is slipping so we are installing a stage 1 pressure plate.
Also, with the 1.4:1 rockers the stock push rod tubes do not provide enough clearance for the push rods so we will be installing JayCee racing push rods with a larger opening.
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[@joshuahonel7321]

Awesome video! Now get ready to cut the tunnel open and fix the clutch tube that’s going to break loose from the stage 1 pressure plate! Or at least be on the look out for it

[@VWJawbreaker]

Joshua Honel the stage 1 isn’t really that much stiffer. I already have a new clutch cable installed so that should be good. Thanks for the comment Joshua.

[@joshuahonel7321]

VWJawbreaker that’s what I thought. I was running the exact same setup. Exact. Then all the sudden gears were hard to find, and I kept having to tighten the wing nut, because the middle weld on the tube broke free in the tunnel. Talking with the Bergs, it’s common for stock pressure plates to break them, and even more coming for stage 1 and up to do this. What you can do is put your phone in the tunnel at the shift coupler on record, then operate the clutch. There should be no movement in the tube. So I cut open the tunnel to fix the middle and front weld. Of course, you may be lucky! Just saying, I’ve had Kennedy stage 1 break loose 3 clutch tubes. So be on the look out.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Joshua Honel excellent info sir!!! I’ve pinned this comment for myself and others to see and I’ve also taken a screenshot as well so I remember. Thank you for sharing! This is exactly why I love the VW KZbin community, we all share and learn together!

[@joshuahonel7321]

VWJawbreaker glad to help!

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@joshuahonel7321 Everybody's clutch tube welds will break eventually, even on a stock setup.... seems to be rather common on these cars get up to about 50 years old. Easy fix, and I've fixed lots of em! Usually they break at the rear first, and if not addressed then the next weld breaks in the center... that's the annoying one! 😁😁😁😁

[@5150mxVW]

Another great vid Jaws 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks bro!

[@CTmoog]

Nice upgrade and cool color too!

[@VWJawbreaker]

CT thank ya sir.

[@sheldonjr7hp]

Chilly ha ha. Negative 12 windchill at noon. Tonight a low of -22 and -50 windchill expected. I live In South Eastern South Dakota. Like your videos. Been dreaming of getting my Bug back out and put back together.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Randy Peterson well ok, sounds like your weather is chillier than here 😂 I couldn’t imagine living up there in the winters! Thank you for the kind words and please get the bug out and let us know if you have any questions.... that’s why I post the videos, connecting and helping others keep their VW’s on the road! Plus I learn stuff from everyone else also.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hey Gary, those push rod tubes are really sweet, nice video

[@VWJawbreaker]

They are really good and I’ve yet to have a single issue out of them!

[@hectorotani27]

i was thinking , what id do is just crush them tubes out! then i saw u do it and i was like ya!!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Heck yeah man, rip em on out!

[@wickedwerks]

Well done! I realize I'm a bit later to the party, trying to catch up 😂

[@VWJawbreaker]

Guess that’s what you get to do when you have a bum hand 😂 I’ve been playing catch up for a few months now 🙄

[@2GuysandaBug]

Killing me smalls with the previews. I got all excited once again. Maybe next time I won't try and click on the image to watch. Lol.

[@VWJawbreaker]

2 Guys and a Bug that’s because you’re paying attention! I appreciate that 😁

[@2GuysandaBug]

Learned something new. I like the look of those a lot.

[@VWJawbreaker]

2 Guys and a Bug they do look good and they don’t leak a drop! Well worth the money spent.

[@Mikefngarage]

I get those 1700lb clutch pressure plates from AA performance. they get the job done. and I get the cheapest price on those ever.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I bet you do. I’m running the stage 1 Empi disk with a cushlock disk. Great combo and it grabs very well.

[@JWClassicVW]

Hey hey hey!!!!! Look who hit the 1K.... AWESOME BROTHER!!! congrats!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

JW Classic VW thanks man!! Over 2 years later 😂

[@tonygreen8628]

I bought a stage one clutch from the USA and it was half the price including postage to the uk, I also had the same problem with pushrod tubes, did the same as you done, I can’t understand why parts are so dear here in the uk, sellers here are so greedy, thank you for your info,regards from 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s just crazy that you can ship parts there and still pay less…. Hopefully something changes soon.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great video keep up the good work 👍 amazing motor.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Eugene Baroni thank you and thanks for being here.

[@thebinderbuilder]

Awe that old upgrade snowball....

[@VWJawbreaker]

Absolutely but it’s been solid now for over 3 years 🤙

[@DuckmanCycles]

Stock clutch and pressure plate is actually barely even enough for a 1600... waaaaay too much slip for my flavor. Stage 1 is a win! I also use one of those metallic discs. Ruby loves em, but Ruby's tires don't hehehehehehehehe!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Never had an issue with a stock sacs clutch kit, even on the hopped up 1641 that I had. So far this empi stage 1 pressure plate with that cushlock disk is awesome!

[@DuckmanCycles]

@@VWJawbreaker I didn't say stock was a problem.... just too much slip for meeeeeeeeee!

[@christophersustayta5974]

That’s what I went on my new build Gary spring loaded push rod tubes just not as big as the set you purchased.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I prefer solid push rod tubes over the spring loaded ones but I haven’t had a single issue with these.

[@jonathanl4691]

I run a KEP stage 1 on my '66 sundial.. I hate clutch slippage in wind . Pushing a bread loaf isn't easy. I would never thought of interference with ratio rocker arms.. but I usually turbo with stock rockers . Thank you for the insight.. always learning something new.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Jonathan L that’s the point here on this channel, we all learn together. I’ve shared my highs and lows, I don’t hide anything. From what I’ve read, ratio rockers above 1.25 need the larger diameter push rod tubes to clear the push rods. It’s definitely the case with my 1.4:1 rockers. Thanks for your comment!

[@jonathanl4691]

@@VWJawbreaker I am saving to build a 92x78.. love your videos,. I have a boosted 1600 with E110 cam,. Wife, kids, house, life .. so saving... I dont do videos .. I have mad props for everyone who does videos,.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Jonathan L ah, yes sir.... know the feeling. Wife, kids, job and life keep me real busy. My garage is my stress relief time. Keep saving up and enjoy the little moments as time flies by. Tomorrow isn’t promised so don’t stress a out saving too much too fast.

[@jimlester5003]

Great video! I have something similar on my 67 trike.I had them on and off a few times. If they send you the cheaper seals, they roll and don't seal. They would look great then I would heat up and roll up under spring pressure. I didn't have the money for the CB tubes. I have a set from SCAT that are working great and 1500 miles w/o a leak or shifting seal. I like the look of these over the stock. Have a great day and be well! Jim

[@VWJawbreaker]

Jim Lester great info on the seals, thank you for that! I almost got the scat ones but they didn’t have the larger opening to accommodate the high lift rockers I’m running, thus the JayCee ones. Appreciate you as always Jim.

[@jnperformance6348]

O man. Those new push rode tube are clean man. It looks great 😎👊

[@VWJawbreaker]

JN performance looks and functions great! 👍 Thanks for always being here.

[@VeeDubP8]

I've heard mixed opinions about those style of push rod tubes!! Now we will see how they work!! Keep up the great work bud!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’ve heard mixed reviews as well but this brand has mostly great reviews. So far they are working great.

[@bigwadventures7061]

Another Great Video!👍! Thanks for sharing the update on your awesome VW. Nice to go step by step. The hard part is laying under the car working. Have a great week and keep VeeDub’n my Friend. BigW:-)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Big W Adventures thank you sir! We’re all learning as we go 😁 Thank you as always for being here and I hope you both are having a wonderful week.

[@GarageMisadventures]

Congratulations on crossing over 1k subscribers. Enjoying the engine videos. Hopefully some of it will come in handy soon.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Garage Misadventures thanks for the support! Can’t believe so many people subbed lol Let me know if you have any questions at any point, I appreciate you being here.

[@GarageMisadventures]

Haha I know I subbed like what two weeks ago and I think you were somewhere around 750? Thanks Gary, I definitely will. -Doug

[@VWJawbreaker]

Garage Misadventures yeah I don’t know why the last video blew up like it did but it seems some cool people found their way here. Hopefully we’ll all learn from some of the new subs.... I’m about sharing and learning here, it’s not about me but about the VW community.

[@GarageMisadventures]

Indeed, happy to be here learning as well.

[@alltheworldsastage9258]

Came across your channel a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for taking the time to do what you do and make these great videos. I’ve been learning a lot and it’s helping me work on ‘my 74 Super Beetle. Take care.

[@VWJawbreaker]

All the worlds a stage I’m glad you stumbled across my stuff and I’m very happy to hear they have been helping you along. Thank you for commenting and letting me know. This is what helps keep me motivated when I hear people say it helps them. I never claimed to know everything, I’m just passing on knowledge that I have or my experiences so others can see what I’m doing. Please comment and ask questions, if I don’t know the answer I’ll find it or point you in the right direction.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks you.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you also!

[@jonathanl4691]

It was a lot easier to wait and watch 12 hours ahead in the Philippines.. Now back in the Midwest and seems like time is standing still... Looking forward to the video and upgrades to Jawbreaker.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Jonathan L that tike difference must be rough! I appreciate the support Johnathon.

[@levisbackyard]

great video

[@VWJawbreaker]

Levi's backyard thank you lil buddy!!

[@VWRICH23]

Great vid again ! Been @ work since 1am..waiting for the vid to drop lol.

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 thanks Rich! Hopefully you can get home soon and get some rest. Always appreciate your support buddy.

[@VWRICH23]

@@VWJawbreaker your very welcome ! I have about a 13-14 hr day today

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 well, on the bright side you’ll have a few bucks for the bug 😁

[@VWRICH23]

@@VWJawbreaker im tellin ya... The things i do for that little blue bubble in the garage haha

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 😂😂

[@busman5429]

I like the look of the CB push rod tubes , learned something today, all i ever rebuilt were stock vw motors so do not have any experience on what you have built.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Busman 54 were all learning together, another benefit of our videos. Not many people can know it all but together we are stronger. Hope you’re having a good week my friend.

[@papachubby1951]

They are tough to get in. Since CB is in my back yard I got some advice from them. They suggested wrapping a leather strap around them and compress the spring that way. Either way they are tough.

[@VWJawbreaker]

papachubby1951 that would probably work well. You’re right, they are tough to get in but well worth it. Thanks for the info!

[@hussianmohmmad4613]

Nice 😍

[@VWJawbreaker]

hussian mohmmad thank you and thanks for being here!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin here from Australia. What do ya mean you carn't wake the kids up . They gotta learn what it's like to work late at night don't they. ✌ Peace man

[@VWJawbreaker]

Kevin Hamling haha man, they know what’s it’s like, not like I haven’t woken them up before 😂 Thanks Kevin and hope you have a great day.

[@kevinhamling1963]

@@VWJawbreaker thanks man I'm looking forward to how you find the stage 1 pressure plate. I have one in my 63 🐞 but I haven't got her a roadworthy certificate yet . Little thing called tyres. ✌ Peace man to you and the sleepy heads.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Kevin Hamling actually the stage 1 is a little stiffer vs stock but very manageable even around town stop and go traffic. So far so good.

[@Slick56]

I had that same issue with the pushrod tubes on my 2017 with a fk8 and autocraft 1.4 rockers. I rolled the lip back on the head side to gain the clearance I needed. The JayCee tubes look sweet. I will have to keep those in mind if I have issues with mine again. I will be interested how the empi stage 1 plate goes for you I have only used KEP stage 1 plates and have been happy. I have heard the empi stuff is getting g better. Good video I will keep watching. Only problem is I feel like a slacker watching your videos, because you get so much done. I take weeks and weeks to bolt together a motor.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Rob Sannes don’t feel like a slacker, you do realize some of this stuff was done over a period of time, right? 👍 So far so good in regards to the pressure plate. Local VW shop doesn’t usually suggest empi when you ask for a part, this time they did and said they’ve been having as good of luck with them vs the kep.

[@redshirt-scotty]

i have some jaycee tubes on my 1745. 3 thousand miles and not leakinig. i think jaycee was bought by empi in the last year or two,

[@VWJawbreaker]

Scotty C not sure but they are solid that’s for sure!

[@chadjohnson2853]

Back in my small block Chevy days 😂. Ratio rockers gained me un-calculated amounts of RPM’s !!! And power!! These engines are small are you getting the horsepower increase?? .. I am beginning to build my 2.0L plus engine

[@VWJawbreaker]

All though your statement is true, it’s not quite the same with VW engines. The cam you chose will tell you what rockers you can run. The cam in running is designed for 1.4 or 1.5 rockers as the ramp on the cam is easier but the ratio rockers helps with the lift. As you build your engine, keep in mind it’s the total engine combo and not just a bug cam in an engine.

[@chadjohnson2853]

@@VWJawbreaker 💯 I truly hope this video helps …. It’s priceless 👍👍🔧🔧🔧

[@ils360]

Looking good man I just started putting together the engine for my bug it's nothing big but will it will definitely get me going. Definitely jealous of your engine tho sounds awesome definitely seems like it has plenty of gumption hopefully those new pushrod tubes will fix the issue as well as the new pressure plate! Keep it up I'm loving the videos!

[@VWJawbreaker]

ils360 thanks man! The pr tubes solved the issue and it’s working great! Can’t wait to see your next vid, when will it be up?

[@ils360]

@@VWJawbreaker awesome!! I'm glad it worked out for you! The next video should be coming out this weekend sometime just got to get through and get it edited

[@VWJawbreaker]

ils360 heck yeah man, I actually looked at your channel the other day to see if I missed a vid. Keep on pushing forward and can’t wait to see your update.

[@ils360]

@@VWJawbreaker will do I will keep on pushing just been kept busy with another buddy of mine's Volkswagen bus but finally finished that a week ago should have taken a video of it but I didn't 🤷🏼‍♂️ woulda coulda shoulda definitely happy to be working on my bug again though thank you for the encouragement :-) will definitely keep pushing onwards

[@magaisacult2023]

You are setting a bad example...my bug just asked me if he can go live with you!

[@VWJawbreaker]

William Cronin 😂😂😂

[@JWClassicVW]

LOL... that's awesome might need to chain her to the floor.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Crap I gotta wait till I wake up!! Okay, I’ll be back!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Slades VW Beetle I know you will! Appreciate you brother.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

VWJawbreaker Awesome Video!! I have heard the Jaycee tubes are truly one of the best you can get! Great choice!! I may also go with those after reading an article last night. Just some tweaks now and your set!!! You’ve done a really great job brother!!!! ✌️🍺

[@VWJawbreaker]

Slades VW Beetle thanks brother, we’re all learning as we go. I’m really impressed with the JayCee tubes, not leaking a drop!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

VWJawbreaker absolutely right, we learn as we go along no matter what we are doing. I just read an article last night about their pushrod tubes, and then I seen today you were using them. That was so coincidental. LOL

[@VWJawbreaker]

Slades VW Beetle that is a coincidence!

[@TheEZGZ]

I may do something different with that 74 crank in my 1800

[@VWJawbreaker]

That would be interesting!

[@transam197781]

Awesome video as always.Thanks for what you do.I may have missed it but what type of tubing is that you are running on your valve covers if you don't mind me asking?

[@VWJawbreaker]

transam197781 it’s the clear braided hose from the local home improvement store, 1/2” id with a sleeve over it to make it look nicer.

[@rayanesoto1054]

Are you missing the little air deflector on your cylinder heads?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Nope, they are there. I’ll never run an engine without them. 👍

[@rayanesoto1054]

VWJawbreaker I See the ones near the case but not the lil 1" square tin that goes near the valve cover www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=504027

[@VWJawbreaker]

Rayane Soto ah, I see which ones you’re talking about now. They don’t fit in these big cb heads. Also cb said not to run them.

[@rayanesoto1054]

VWJawbreaker interesting..guess I gotta do some research! I wonder why they don't run them? Any additional cooling I can get I'm adding it!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Rayane Soto I’m right there with ya.

[@AIRCOOLEDLIFE]

New SUBSCRIBER 👍🏽.....where are you located in Florida?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks for being here! I’m north central Florida.

[@VWRICH23]

I picked up a carb online.. Only im not 100% sure itll work but im taking a chance lol. I bought a weber 32/34 dft carb.. It seems kind ol skool but it looks like people have made it work on various cars.. I also bought a progressive intake manifold for it.. 🙏

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 they do work, they just need a lot of tuning to get them right. I haven’t had much luck with them but my experience is low.

[@VWRICH23]

@@VWJawbreaker if some dude can slap one on a goldwing.. I can slap one on a bug lmao 😂

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 dude I needed that laugh today!! 😂🤪

[@VWRICH23]

@@VWJawbreaker 👍👍😁 Whats funby is i emailed john @ aircooled.net and he had nooo clue what carb that was.. Maybe itll be a worlds 1st 🙊

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Jay-Cees dont leak. I need a stage 2 though! 😎😎

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage Speed VW wow, you need a stage 2? How many psi are you pushing?

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

@@VWJawbreaker lol. 15!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage Speed VW that’s all? I was expecting like 257psi through one out of 4 turbos 😂 Any chance you’re gonna make it Sunday?

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

@@VWJawbreaker im using a stock sachs disc also.... Im not sure about this sunday. My car def wont be ready, but if something i have planed falls through i may drive the baja up. Good road trip. Not sure.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage Speed VW Levi and I will be there if something falls though, would be good to see you. However I understand life is busy and there will be other times.

[@benkrom2737]

Yeah, live and learn , if you're not learning you're basically dead. Yeah cams are performance cams there's always a compromise, if you go with an old school grind like a w130 you're putting more stress on the pushrods running a 1/1.25 rocker 🤷‍♂️ but pushrods lineup better 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I myself feel lineup is a little better than less stress on pushrods, Is misaligned pushrods less stressful 🤔 As far as clutch with springs, it's a measured cushion and gives more time for pressure plate to obtain it's clamping force and is far better for the transmission. I ran a stout pressure plate with clutch with springs in the 70s and was my daily commuter racking up +/- 130miles a day. Did that for 5 years but the last few months clutch was chattering unless I let clutch out rapidly not dumping but not at a slow pace. I suspect that 2pc clutch and spring assembly was on its way out . I sold car running decent just needing some TLC for $100 , I'm a retard 🙄 Gave kid all my extra parts and build sheet. Don't know hp but it had an old style grind in it something like a w140 , you could have a picnic on the lobes and my tolerances were in the danger zone. I also had a pontiac ram air 4spd 3.90 posi and I was able to beat all the cars I could beat with my firebird. I believe that bug would've given my bird a run for the money. I did rip flywheel off crankshaft twice and blow transaxle once all in 2 weeks, so kinda went through what you're going through but last century 😆 Hey you don't know until you try !

[@VWJawbreaker]

Couldn’t agree more! I’m just sharing what little I know and my experiences along the way. We all have different strengths and weaknesses and no one is a perfect know it all. I can say that this combo is still running strong without a single issue. May not be the perfect combination for all but it’s been great to me. Sounds like your bug was a ton of fun! Regardless if they are stock or built, can’t beat a drive in a VW!

[@benkrom2737]

@@VWJawbreaker Yeah, I'm running out of days and just want to spend retirement doing something I enjoy. I've built many an engine and to this day nothing wakes up with sooo little modifications as a bug. You take a 3800 lbs car with 350 hp that runs pretty good and double its power and you end up with satisfied, happy. Then you take a 1600lbs Punch buggy that I literally got punted off the road trying to keep up with traffic while flat footing it and do some work to engine and have it run all the way around to zero stop pin on the speedo, now that is awesome. I mentioned punch buggy, that's what they were called back in the day cause fenders were used as curb feelers and all the movies used to use as sacrificial lambs in car chases in . Watch Bullitt, Watch any car chases, a bug is getting squished 😆

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@benkrom2737 I couldn’t agree more. I grew up being heavy into Chevys and built a few as well years back. Use to get into weekend bracket racing with my daily driver and always had a great time. It’s all about hp to weight ratio and the VW’s shine the most on that situation. Enjoy your retirement, you’ve worked hard for these days. Do what you love and enjoy each and every day.

[@benkrom2737]

@@VWJawbreaker Yeah been married for 43 years and still my wife punches me every time an old bug goes by, not the new ones, they're fake 😆, we met when her bug wouldn't start back in the 70's and got more than just the car going 😁 Now she's in the battle for her life with stage 4 cancer but doing better than most. I know you're a car guy so stage 4 in car is really good in cancer not so much. So just to bring back better times I'm going to get a bug and do some magic to it and see her brighten up when presented. She'll feel like a kid again until her next hospital visit. Like I said she still punches me every time she sees a Punch Buggy so she'll take her dog and go for a ride and maybe let me drive. LOL, our 1st date we took my firebird and had the cops chasing me. Back then you took off and took a few corners and if the cop was still behind you, then you pulled over and when the cop asks why you took off I'd say yeah was just asking myself the same question. Obviously I wasn't thinking, pretty stupid and 9 out of 10 times would say take it easy or cool you jets and no ticket. These days car chases last for hours, must be because of better gas mileage 😆😅🤣😂 Good talking, till next ⏲️

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@benkrom2737 so sorry to hear about your wife. Lost my mom almost 12 years ago to cancer so I can emphasize with you. I can’t say I understand because it was mom and not my wife but I see what dads been through. Keep your head up and make every day count.

[@toddmichaeljaniszewski]

I'm getting to the age that I would probably start losing my mind and swearing up a storm trying to install those tubes while working from under the car. I know it is a pain in the ass but I think I would have ended up dropping my engine to do this. (I am getting old and cranky.)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Toddmichael Janiszewski I can understand the getting old part, it took some force but I couldn’t image doing it outside of the vehicle since the engine would easily move around. Everyone has their own way of doing things, do what makes the most sense for you. Appreciate your thoughts Todd.

[@mastermatt289]

Hey what heads do you run on your new motor? Where did you buy them from ? Thanks great videos

[@VWJawbreaker]

Glad you are enjoying the vids. The heads are the CB 044 CNC Ultra Mag heads 42 x 37.5 with dual valve springs.

[@mikeoverturf5482]

What about the pushrods where they damaged by rubbing?

[@VWJawbreaker]

One developed a pin hole leak and I didn’t want to have pieces go into the engine. It’s just easier to solve it then push your luck. Also, a learning experience.

[@zzzz1192]

not sure if youre aware but those valve covers are intended to be used with bolts, not the stock valve cover latch.

[@VWJawbreaker]

These valve covers do not have the bolt holes, they have bail notches on them. I k ow which ones you’re talking about.

[@zzzz1192]

VWJawbreaker what a trip, had to watch again. Look exactly like the “bolt on” ones.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Zachariah Willburn yes they do, I only put them on because they were drilled for the breather fitting.... about ready to drill the stock covers, stock ones seal so much better.

[@bjornbremer6123]

👍😎 Got exactly the same problem with my scratching pushrods on my engine with stock (!) rocker arms but w110 cam and drilled heads. Bought the same high lift tubes with larger diameter on the head end 👍. Do you still use the same damaged push rods? I still did not fix my problem but soon will. Greetings from Germany. Keep on going 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Björn Bremer luckily the pushrods barley had any marks on them so I reused them. They are the HD aluminum ones not stock push rods. Weird that they didn’t fix your issue.... really odd that a 110 cam with stock rockers would cause an issue, I’ve never seen that before. Thank you for your comment and support!!

[@bjornbremer6123]

VWJawbreaker well compression is above 9:1 so the heads were bored quite a bit. I build the top end myself and rocker geometrie is tricky as everyone knows who ever did so. Have a nice weekend

[@VWJawbreaker]

Björn Bremer yes sir, rocker arm geometry can be tricky. Enjoy your weekend.

[@59vaughn]

Naw..you need turbo...😳😜

[@VWJawbreaker]

I wish, compression is too high for forced induction.

[@nealefrazer4247]

just found Jawbreaker ...great series..but I do have a question for you..the type 3 tinware on the under side of the upright shroud type 1 cooling system,as our temps would be comparable to your neck of the woods (Florida) and here in Queensland central coast yada yada, as I imagine you run an oil temp guage as I do to keep an eye on the internals..does the type 3 tin shroud work ?..I just run the deflector plates type 1 and in summer driving highway and city the ol 1600 sits at a steady 60 degrees c or 130 kapaxians or what ever you call it there ...doghouse cooler and all tin ware nicely sealed over the cyls and heads ..I might give the 3 tinware a crack over here for shits and giggles..what do you reckon?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Neale Frazer I’m glad you found the channel and thank you for taking the time to comment. As for the type 3 cylinder tins or cool tins as they are sold, I didn’t notice any real difference between those and the stock type 1 cylinder deflectors.... then again it’s not like I went super scientific about it, just measured temps with a laser temp gauge and an oil temp gauge.

[@robertbeard4832]

Can you tell if a Sachs pressures plate will work on 90 horse power trike

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m not sure to be honest Robert. Worse case is if it doesn’t hold, upgrade to a stage 1. In theory though, it should handle the 90hp.

[@mikehammer4546]

Nice, just wondering why you didn’t do the push rod tube with the engine out when you change the clutch 🤔, nice haircut BTW 🤪

[@VWJawbreaker]

Mike Hammer I didn’t want to pull the heads and this was about a week difference in time.... tried to make sure I wore the same clothes 😂 It’s my monthly haircut time 😁

[@mikehammer4546]

VWJawbreaker, understand pulling the heads, I meant pulling the motor to change the tubes while doing the clutch. All good 🤪

[@VWJawbreaker]

Mike Hammer ah, figured the engine would be more secure in the car vs on the floor when replacing the clutch. Six one way, half a dozen the other.

[@omarelgellany7490]

What's the hose in rockers cover??

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hose that’s hooked up to the valve covers is for an engine breather system.

[@briansmythe3219]

Cool I see this was a year ago , The Tubes still good bro any Issues with them ?

[@VWJawbreaker]

They have been problem free ever since I installed them.

[@briansmythe3219]

Cool glad they worked out for ya Bro Ive herd mixed reviews

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@briansmythe3219 I’ve only heard mixed reviews on the Empi ones…. He JayCee and CB ones have been solid.

[@Figment078]

With the 1915 you were running the kush-lock with the stock pressure plate, and only wanted the stage 1 with the 2054? Or do you think the 1915 was going to want the stage 1 pressure plate eventually anyway?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Figment078 the 1915 barley even slipped, the 2054 is pushing more torque and ho thus it slipping more and needing a stage 1 pp to go along with the disk.

[@thehammah8444]

DID you say JB performance? I found CB performance in CA....

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yes, cb performance.

[@edweigman9683]

I have a set of those with my build, I was curious if they were any good.

[@VWJawbreaker]

The push rod tubes?

[@edweigman9683]

@@VWJawbreaker Yes, I got this kit, but they changed out the case for Aluminum www.aircooledvintageworks.com/collections/engine-kits/products/avw-street-performance-vw-longblock-1776cc-engine-kit?variant=34629560696995 Aircooled Vintage Workes shipped the kit super fast too!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@edweigman9683 looks like a nice kit 👍

[@edweigman9683]

@@VWJawbreaker Waiting for my engine stand adapter, heads, timing pully, and then I can start putting it together.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@edweigman9683 very nice. Just make sure you double check all of the clearances before final assembly and take your time. Don’t move forward if things don’t feel right.

[@jdmeaux]

We all learn from our mistakes. Unless we marry them a second time. Ow! My nose! Moe

[@VWJawbreaker]

jdmeaux so true Moe.... wait a second, I’m on my second marriage 😂 Appreciate you sir and hope your nose is ok 👍

[@jdmeaux]

@@VWJawbreaker I had remarried my 1st one, and that was a mistake. This time it worked out better. Hey, that makes 3 for me I think. As far as my nose goes, I used to hit it on the exhaust every time I had to work on someone else's VW. Moe

[@VWLifeVW]

1000 subs?! Bruh

[@VWJawbreaker]

Only took over 2 years 😂

[@PL-tm1tq]

Unwatchable.

[@VWJawbreaker]

patrick lasseter why is that?