5 Tips to Starting a used VW Engine / Make sure you do This!

5 Tips to Starting a used VW Engine / Make sure you do This!
Today we run through 5 tips you should use before starting a Volkswagen motor that has been sitting for a long time.
You can learn a lot about an old Bus or Beetle engine if you take the time and go through these tips.
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That disclaimer in the beginning got me! No more rotting VWs in the swamps! #savetheVWs I had to hit subscribe!

[@RobStapleton]

Thanks! I forgot all about that one.

[@rayprice1107]

VW is best little motor

[@cesarbejarano7363]

I bought a 1962 Dune Buggy today!...

[@johnd8441]

I just bought a bug today, 1970 two tone, black top, cream bottom and its soooo fricken beautiful

[@RobStapleton]

Nice! These cars are a lot of fun!

[@johnd8441]

@@RobStapleton the old gear shifter, the noise, and the smell are just unreal, mine was fully restored when I bought it, its an Irish car which had always been here in ireland

[@VWLifeVW]

Save the VWs!

[@BuddyCoopers]

Nerve wracking music. Always squirt oil in the plug holes leave for a day before turning over. Same for any engine left for years on end.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Just picked up an old 40hp and it turns but not all the way by hand. will get a camera to hook up to my phone and check it out. I was looking for someone who knows what to do with an old new to me free motor to see if it's any good? Thanks for do this video. great into.

[@Shannon-n4r]

I have two fiberglass body dune buggies. My 67 is having problems with the clutch, the pedal goes to the floor now and the gears won't engage. I I have no way to remove the motor . I'm in Columbus Ohio and no one seems to know anything about them.

[@HapticGarage]

Good tips Rob Stapleton! Thanks for sharing this and making it fun!

[@RobStapleton]

Thank you! We try to keep it entertaining.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Excellent tips guys 🤙

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[@beefsoda1]

Thanks

[@hermesseda4977]

Hello guys nice video. Wonder if you guys can help me with my Volkswagen beetle I have a 1970 how do I uncolg fuel line not getting fueled up the carb.

[@RobStapleton]

Have you tried compressed air?

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I Hit Subscribe saving the Bugs Comment cracked me up

[@RobStapleton]

Thanks! We're saving the VDubs one subscriber at a time lol.

[@Procooktip]

I’m trying to save an old 68 bug electric abomination I found sitting. Thinking of converting it back to gas if I can get it cheap. The batter are wasted and the motor is way too small.

[@RobStapleton]

I prefer the gas engines in these old classics.

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Vw sand rail with turbo . Thtas what i want to see

[@derekwilson8011]

That's hilarious it's like one of those commercials you see on TV for a dog's butt instead save a Volkswagen

[@RobStapleton]

I think we need to make more of those type bits!

[@DanTheManIOM]

yup got a used 74 dual port with alternator, I bought it an estate sale, and the seller (twice removed said it ran when parked and it was pulled in the 80's) - but it was stuck. I bought it anyway. No spark plugs ! and bit of acorn everywhere....PB Blaster inside it, motor oil and turn the flywheel, it moved, so what ever had it stuck wasn't too bad.. removed valve covers too, and that was not as clean as yours, but clean, no water, no heavy sludge....think I have to subscribe !

[@RobStapleton]

That's a great story!!! I wish we would have had that one for this video!

[@DanTheManIOM]

@@RobStapleton do find that engines accumulate at your house ? I once had 12, got rid of them, and now, I have about that many again, and I have others in other locations !! I should have a engine shed to bring them in one place and let them go to new homes..going to build a 1776 with one of the 3 1600s I have here....cooked one just outside Buffalo, rod 2 through the case...

[@RobStapleton]

@@DanTheManIOM If you need to make some room you can send one down here lol.😁

[@anna_gti]

I subbed just to save the Volkswagens. Made me tear up a bit🥺

[@RobStapleton]

I'm saving one this week! Video coming soon.. thanks for the sub!

[@louiejonesponation]

My childhood has been around old Beetles (the Volkswagen in the profile pic is my Dad’s) and to see any old Volkswagen Air Cooled Cars die makes me tear up.

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[@migueltavares4639]

Hi. I’ve one wv kombi from 1973 and I’ve one problem in the engine that anyone can solve it. When I’m driving and I’ve to stop, for instance, in the traffic lights a lot of times the engine switch off. I completely restore the van and engine, but that problem persists. Do you have some tip for this issue?

[@laineotto1376]

check the ignition timing

[@gods959]

What's the name of that bore scope? Excellent video, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@RobStapleton]

This one here is a newer version of it. amzn.to/3kR0Pei Thanks for watching.

[@reddmann2216]

If you have no bore scope I have used a vacuum necked down to a small tube to clean each piston while turning motor over slowly by hand with all spark plugs removed..an empty shop vac.so you can see what if any thing was inside....better than taking a chance....

[@RobStapleton]

That's a great tip! Might have to use that in a future video!

[@goaheadmakemyday9859]

Face the camera when you talk cause looking away makes it sound like our not sure what you're saying or doing more confidence more direct to the point.

[@memphismarkog]

I just got a 72 bus you better make sure that subscribe button and Bell one makes it worth my time laughing out loud love you guys

[@Advntrwrx]

How can i tell what size my engine is? The older gentleman i bought my 68 Bug from had another engine sitting in his garage for about 15-20 years that i just acquired due to him developing dementia. Before he forgot everything we had conversations and he stated it was a 1800 engine but im not sure on the size

[@Advntrwrx]

I want to make sure i can get the right gaskets because of how long it has been sitting. I know it is a dual port, with a bigger than stock oil cooler and it has an alternator rather than a generator and various EMPI/Scat engine aesthetic modifications but inside the engine i have no idea.

[@RobStapleton]

The only way to really tell would be to partially take the engine apart and measure the bore and stroke...but most of the gaskets and seals should cross over to what ever you have.

[@Advntrwrx]

@@RobStapleton i ended up popping the valve covers today and tried to hand crank it and the motor is completely rusted on the inside, as well as the lifters, luckily i didnt purchase the engine yet as i would have been out 400 dollars

[@Advntrwrx]

@@RobStapleton i will just opt out to build my 1600 i have to a 1776 with the kit available that way i know what is going into my engine rather than trying to figure out

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How could I not subscribe after that intro

[@RobStapleton]

Thanks for the sub! That was a fun one!

[@memphismarkog]

No motor in a 72 bus

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[@bibobarron8789]

Dudeee I have a 63 that you guys would loveeee but I can’t get it to start I have no knowledge in carb engines so here I am

[@RobStapleton]

Where is it located?

[@ralphchristopherson782]

Great and educational for the non mechanic. 😊

[@aidanbass5295]

I have a 74 super bettle with a crank no start with new spark plugs, distributor and distributor cap and fuel filter and had the carburetor rebuilt

[@RobStapleton]

Have you checked to make sure you have Spark?

[@stevepimentel1225]

Good job

[@darolfitch8917]

thanks for the tips guys going to check out an old volks engine for a buddy . we will use your info when we try to start it up thank you

[@RobStapleton]

Glad we could help. Let us know how it goes.

[@nickstrayer5415]

Thanks for this guys stuff like this helps ALOT

[@RobStapleton]

Thank you! I love reading comments like this!

[@nickstrayer5415]

Rob Stapleton your welcome I recently picked up a Volkswagen buggy it’s a scorpion LT they were only made out in Arizona their a good looking kit car in my opinion

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Very good presentation. Easy to understand and follow. Great job!

[@RobStapleton]

Thanks for watching!

[@codya8119]

can you help me get my 1966 1835 running just need wiring help

[@RobStapleton]

We can try.. what's going on with it?

[@codya8119]

@@RobStapleton well I moved here and I guy scammed me but it's a 27ft coachman camper and it seems like they somehow bent the passengerside i beam

[@reddmann2216]

What kind of exhaust is that! Who sells it or is it home modified?

[@DanTheManIOM]

J tubes is what they are called, to use them, you remove your stock heater boxes. I would not use them.

[@SeanThompsonDC]

You guys are freeking VW Jedi.

[@RobStapleton]

Thanks Sean! I'm not sure if we're Jedi status but I'll take it. lol

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0:35 I have subscribed and turned on the bell to save those Volkswagens ☮️🤙

[@RobStapleton]

Thanks so much!

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Your welcome mate

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45 seconds in and you get a like and a subscribe for that brilliant intro 👏

[@RobStapleton]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@dougthompson5586]

I personally found it tasteless and offensive although the rest of the video informative

[@adewunmimacaulay5841]

Can u connect a air conditioning to an aircooled engine?

[@RobStapleton]

Sure can... Ryan has A/C in his Bus!

[@adewunmimacaulay5841]

@@RobStapleton... In an aircooled engine? I tried it twice in Nigeria while on visit and the engine would not run the compressor efficiently. Any tip please?

[@RobStapleton]

@@adewunmimacaulay5841 Were you using an old style compressor like a York?

[@adewunmimacaulay5841]

@@RobStapleton... Not York... 1.3 Renault clio compressor. What is the best compressor to use please?

[@RobStapleton]

@@adewunmimacaulay5841 Ryan used a Sanden knock of similar to this one. tinyurl.com/y4sr8a7s They say they only pull about 1.5hp.