ASSEMBLING VW 1600 LONG BLOCK

[@briand69bd]

I have to say, I REALLY love the longer videos !!! You give us a play by play that anyone can follow, keep up the good work !!!

[@gabe5946]

I just found this channel 😊 ........ again. Ton of knowledge to be had in these videos of darrens

[@danielled1720]

I like how you leave the camera still so I can follow you more clearly. Thank you for the video!

[@chuckcafiero4546]

great-job,great-timing(I'm-building-a-type-1,after-a-40-year-hiatus),and,you-kept-me-out-of-many-pitfalls-I-might-have-overlooked.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

Chuck, read you are doing a motor 7 months ago from 1/15/2020. So, is it done? Hope it all went well? Ran well? Any problems? Good luck! Thanks!

[@davidray9541]

Awesome set of videos. I have been rebuilding my bus engine while following your videos very carefully. Now I am working on the steps provided in this video. I have never rebuilt a motor before, and this series of video's have been invaluable to me. Thank you so much for the time and effort which you have put into these videos. Hopefully when I finish going through your videos, I will have a working engine. I will say these videos make the task at hand less daunting for me a newbie.

[@TheStickyBusiness]

How it went? Did you end up with a working engine?

[@williamjahn7514]

Wish I had the internet back in 1997 when I rebuilt my 72 Type 3. I like the way you fit the pistons with ring compressor on top rather than fit the pistons to the rods first and have the ring compressor between the case and cylinder. Also not using the paper cylinder to case gaskets and using silicone and the sealing of the 8 case half washers the 6 main ones and the two around the flywheel end of the cam.

[@mikevonkleist6767]

I'm a pro mechanic and these videos for me have been very entertaining. I love people that think like I do. And do what I do.

[@cubcadetbob]

I never tire of watching your vids, always good stuff! Thanks for the vid!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Sure is easy when you know what you are doing that is for sure, and you make it look real easy. Thanks for sharing with us. When you look at them from this perspective, they are the beauty of simplicity.

[@jesusromero3967]

Great Video that really shows the proper steps in building the engine.

[@Charliealso]

Getting ready to start on a restore of a 74 Karmann Ghia; video's are very informative. thanks.

[@GregsGarage]

Always learn a ton on these vids Darrin. Thanks for going through the details. Seams up, rings up, clamping the rings, twising the clips etc. See you on the mumble.

[@tracysilver8787]

AWSOME .. LOVE YOR WORK !! yor videos are never to long .. wud love to be rite thar takein it all in !!

[@CTmoog]

Always good to learn something for you sir!

[@vw64manyrd]

always looks so easy when you do it! thanks for the video! good tips and tricks!

[@rjint1]

We had a 1971 volkswagen which the engine was replace four times due to extremely high mileage. It came with a bathroom in it because the floor was rusted all the way through, a piece of plywood was put on the floor. On a rainy day you got your feet wet, but on a road trip you had a bathroom or trash can if you lifted up the floor. This is a miracle of engineering considering this was designed in the WWII era, in the Carter years and oil embargo this car served us well. Wonderful Jewish friends of mine drove Volkswagons in the 70's and 80's because they made economic sense at the time, not all of Germany was about evil or destruction.

[@soilmanted]

Richard Allington VW factory was bombed during the war and a mess. Acc to my understanding after the war a Brit was assigned to get the factory repaired, and working, and turning out beetles. So post-war beetles were in some ways an Allied enterprise, British management, with German workers. No sense wasting a nice car design and a nice factory. Buying one after the war did not help the Nazis. Only thing was they should have built them for only 5 years. By 5 years of production they were Seriously outdated. Someone should then have completely redesigned the Folk's Car and put the new model in production by 1955. Instead they sold these things all over the world well into the 1970's. I don't think I ever saw an aircooled beetle that didn't need valves and rings after 80,000 miles. If you waited much longer after seeing the compression go down a bit in cyl #3 - and most people waited - cylinder #3 would suck in its exhaust valve - at about 90,000 miles. Then you would need new cylinders, pistons, at least one new connecting rod, and you would have to disassemble and reassemble the crankcase - if it survived. In other words most people didn't do the valve job and then needed a complete overhaul instead. You rarely if ever needed to overhaul the crankcase because you heard a knocking bearing; you needed to overhaul it because the piston sucked in a pulled-taffy valve that pulled in two.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

@@soilmanted I agree with your #3 analysis. But I'm So Glad VW continued to make the Bug in their old, outdated fashion. It's a chance to own and drive a piece of history. If it runs well for 80,000 miles, then you did ok, in my opinion. Simple and relatively affordable to repair. I love them in every way. I enjoyed reading your educated comments, sir! Thanks.

[@BitHead1000]

Cool vid! Looks warm over there.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Thank you,a opulent of very wise tips picked up from you.

[@slimjim119]

Great video u know your stuff well done see on your next update

[@tyronemar]

Great series of videos my man.

[@subwayaz1]

Great video and not too long at all. Well displayed thanks

[@1uptospeed]

thanks darrin for sharing your knowledge with us good idea on them pushrod tubes with weld seam up ps i guess you have NO mice with them kittys on patrol.

[@MrGarcon98]

well its july 1./ 2018, just watching this over its always good to learn new tricks specially from this guy Murphy ,,he has been over my house last week , had myself a vw trifecta , elect ign , carb clogged bad enough to choke it ,and fuel pump all at once ,,,,i guess those white gass filters we pick up at the flea markets for around 2.50 or so are not as good as i thought , thanks for sharing , phone ringing must be insurance when you turn 65, they cant wait to screw us all over again lol ,,,,thanks for sharing this with us

[@viejolobo691]

Gracias amigo! I learn a lot.

[@dougerrn]

Should you use an alternating pattern when initially snugging and again when torquing ??

[@SwPiotrek]

Great vid Darrin.

[@stevemadak6255]

What is your deck height? How can you randomly assign a .060 shim when you didn't measure where the piston is in relation to the top of the sleeve?

[@SILVERHORSE347]

I discovered the ring gap does go on the bottom working on ural motorcycles, they are a copy of very early bmw motorcycles of the thirties. I had one that just would not stop smoking on the left side and I had a BMW mechanic tell me why. Hard knocks are the best way to learn for me. thanks for the video.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

you should get a motor stand that spins so you can see what's going on with the push tubes while torquing the heads. ;)

[@Fryer531]

Should explain about compression shims a bit more and the best materiel.

[@robertribley5799]

Great Videos Trying to rebuild eng to make it reliable . Thank You

[@DcWHaT07]

Man I love it amazing just amazing! Would love you slap a gopro on your head. Get that aspect thanks man

[@bobmiller8820]

GREAT VIDS

[@jamesdodson9417]

What’s your thoughts on that red ultra slick assembly lube ? I’ve always had good luck no smoke on start up .

[@DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY]

Enjoyed it and was helpfull ,thanks

[@macmillanraine1166]

This video is good. I really like how you name off each part and describe how to properly install it. The only fault i find with this video is some if the camera positioning. At times it can be hard to see what parts your working on due to the camera angle

[@eugeneharmon1983]

Great video, what type of silicone you on the jugs it high temperature

[@ak47popoff]

that looks like a sweet ring compressor!

[@soilmanted]

What about following the recommended order when torquing the nuts for the cylinder heads? What I seem to recall is the VW factory manual listed 2 sequences: tighten first to an intermediate torque that they specified, using the first sequence, then tighten to the final torque using the second sequence.

[@ncautoman57]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. Rich

[@cigarcaptain]

WOW, I thought that kind of shit only happened to me! Dig the engine build

[@c_gat7621]

WD-40 for the rings. Solves the seating issue and lubricates till oil reaches critical wear points.

[@johnwarfn]

I'm confused because every other video show the builder measuring deck height and adding shims to adjust the compression ratio. Is this not necessary for a 1600 motor?

[@richh9701]

Good video man, time to get the spanners out ! Thanks.

[@craigedwards7282]

Cool thanks for the refresher keep up the good work

[@timsbeetle]

Epic video there bud.

[@davidconley3610]

Do you recommend using the cylinder head shims on a VW engine and what thickness? Thanks!

[@ka1dza]

I didn’t think you put head gaskets on this engine or silicone under the cylinders! What do you use for blasting media?

[@iancurtis7623]

Do you ever use a speedi sleeve on the main seal? I'm having trouble with the main seal leaking and its been replaced a few times

[@cesarconcpcion212]

What do the cylinders shims do or what are they used for,can you explain some time

[@mastermatt289]

Hey Darrin do you silicon the lower 4 head but washers to help with oil leakage? Thanks for all your info.

[@loganavery971]

Where's a good place to buy the cylinders and the pistons? If I have a 1600 case that's been machined to 1385cc can I just bolt on the new 1835cc cylinders and continue as normal? Thanks!

[@goodneighborsam1]

what kind of sealant do you use for the case halves and the cylinders?

[@carslover3509]

great work

[@npsit1]

Once you've got the pistons in the cylinders on one side, why don't you just rotate that side up so it's easier to put the pushrod tubes and cylinder head one?

[@Timetotinker]

very nice, good vid....tony

[@dustinpickle1412]

Can u only put a 1600cc jug and piston back on or could I up it a 1700cc

[@tm2709]

that bug is called a cicada. same thing thats making the annoying noise outside in the trees

[@danielsalcedo2960]

I’m building a 1300 engine everything is new as far as parts stock application parts I was wondering if you need to add cylinder shims for deck height ? On a new engine nothing machined

[@milomanx6531]

At 4:50 I was taught to use ATF, Automatic Trans Fluid in the cylinders and rings. Anyone else do the same? I was told motor oil will not let the rings seat on initial start up.

[@larryhill9615]

I watch all your videos multiple times. When you put the pistons, cylinders, connecting rods on have you weighed them for balance or is that not an issue with a stock motor?

[@georgekeller6341]

Enjoyed the video, but didn't see pushrods or head gaskets during assembly. Was that off camera?

[@ravenfritts6615]

Gotta get yourself a sweatband bud.. I see ya dripping

[@davidpackham9188]

Great set of videos 😁 so going to strip my engine when I get my VW Bug, thanks again. 👍

[@johnp9235]

Subscribed 👍🏻

[@Acc0919mc]

"woooohoooooo! i dont know what it is but its ugly!" made my freaking day XD

[@niceguy2171]

You don't mount the pistons onto the rods then slide the jug over them with the compressor on the rings then? I've always seen VW motors done like that, since it allows you to align the jugs properly then get them going straight down where you seat them properly. Seems like this way would be much harder.

[@bobcat138]

wondering if you are using stock pistons and wrist pins? on my 1500 I had to drive out the wrist pins. I see yours slip in with finger pressure

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@MarkNastasi]

good job

[@luiscaballero806]

you r awesome

[@johnburke7377]

I'm new to the vw scene my son wants me and him to be build a 1970 bettle and build a 1915 turbo motor but I don't know anything about this cars so I like watching your videos I'm in Pendleton oregon

[@jerryclay7029]

this Guy good.

[@bons562]

do you have a video putting one the head studs?

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

tube seals dry?

[@presentaj]

what is this earl oil your using?

[@xoxoXoieoxox]

and my other opinin is i want my engine to be able to give maximum working ability and full compression says better gas mileage aside from shit gas is there any other reason we should decomp the engine i deal with the detonation in a differnt way is there any other reason ?

[@brucekirk89]

are the jugs numbered??

[@trevcessna1723]

Hey Darin, don't you use Plastigauge to verify the tolerance between the crankshaft and the bearings by dry fit/torque the case together?? I used it when I rebuilt a 74 Spitfire engine years ago as there was a spec for that. Thanks!

[@vwdarrin]

plastic a great tool if you do not have micrometers , but i measure everything before i assemble the motor , i need the to make a video on this , i know i have i one but i am terrible at labeling videos

[@secondlooksformen3836]

@@vwdarrin it would be awesome to see every key step detailed. I read everyone likes the unedited and natural feel...but, I think try to eliminate a lot of the casual talk and be sure to discuss all your pertinent and important thoughts, discisions, and processes you are doing. It would be bad for someone to go to all the time and money and omit (or do it wrong) a very important step, that might cause an premature failure. But, I do realky thank you for all your efforts and willingness to share your experience! John

[@TheStevenc819]

Hi Darrin....what is the reason for the deflector plates? I have two engines which neither have them on. I'm building a stock 1600 and if they are 100% necessary then I'll have to wait 4 days to order them out. Living in Buffalo, NY, bites the big one when I'm trying to find parts.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

Mr. Clark, the selectors are essential to ensure air flow is directed across cooling fins as designed. Can overheat without those little tins properly installed!

[@acoow]

12:30 I was about to ask if that was cicadas I was hearing in the background. Yep. That's them.

[@johnsmythe6564]

I didn't see you lapping the cylinders into the heads ????????????

[@Mr572u]

Wish you hadn't skipped putting the cases together....

[@michaelo1492]

where do you buy your parts ?

[@JickJackJake]

That's a cicada or locust. They're the bugs making all that racket out there. Last year we had them real bad in Missouri. Every 7 years or so they all come out and mate & shed.

[@guitarrelic]

Thanks for the video Darrin. I could tell it was hot there by the sweat dripping off you. You must drink buckets of water (or is it still coke ?). Regards, Brad.

[@charlesmartin7347]

What was the compression rings you almost forgot to put in the heads . what's the correct name because I'm trying to buida 1641

[@vwdarrin]

they are to lower the compression , they make them to go between the cylinder and the head, and also for between the cylinder and case

[@secondlooksformen3836]

@@vwdarrin Glad you spoke more about this. I wish you would have explained a Lot More about your compression shim thickness calculations and it's importance. I really appreciate how much detail you gave about most things, but feel you don't go into enough detail on some things... Like emphasizing your head torqueing pattern. I bet it's hard, when you know so much like you do, to think like a newbie. But I do thank you for sharing your experience and great attitude! Very valuable video, sir!

[@xoxoXoieoxox]

man i got this problem see when i was a kid i raced homemade go-karts and in my early 20s i street raced i i tell u compression was everything and every one is saying to put decomp ring on the engine b\c shit gas i want full compression i used to run v-8s 9.5:1 with 87 octan and i never had a problem

[@ryantavares8759]

You didn't measure deck height. Is that not important on a rebuild like this? Thanks for the video!

[@TheWreckingYard]

Sorry to hear about murphy doing his work on your bus, he can be a prick at times. Enjoying the engine build video.

[@johntripp2028]

I've never met Murphy. I have made a few bad decisions that I could have blamed on murphy:b:) But I choose to not to.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

hey Darrin, I got a 1600 dual port I stole for 100 dollars, I think I want to build my dream motor out of it, minus the turbo, lol. I was looking at heads, and they have semi hemi heads, idk who makes them. but was wondering if you or anyone you know ever built one with hemi heads, if so, what all is apart of putting them on, any modifications I would have to do, and if they even do anything horsepower wise...

[@dsheffield2010]

That’s what we call a locust in Texas. They can get much bigger

[@SILVERHORSE347]

oops ment does not go on bottom :-()

[@duridersa]

I really like your video man, I just bought 1600 sandrail, and want to rebuild motor. if its not to much to ask where do you purchase your parts?? I have been looking on ebay, so just wanted to get your impute. Thanks Mike

[@carloscrohare8117]

¡Peligro! no copiar al mecánico del video, trabaja desordenado, y apresurado golpea mucho, su herramienta preferida es el martillo, el área de trabajo no la mantiene limpia, y no sabe que los pistones no son simétricos, respecto al eje que pasa por el centro del perno, tienen una posición determinada por el sentido de giro. Espero consigas los repuestos. Buen auto. PD. No lo miré completo por temor, aprender malas practicas.

[@DUI5MSN]

Carlos, creo que estas mas perdido que un pedo en un ciclon!

[@jeraddavis4202]

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[@yupyman]

cualquier sudor si

[@jerrynaquin5607]

Your Cicada is singing.

[@BadHammers]

Jerry Naquin singing a rare and different tune?

[@sawz5]

cicada I think or sometimes called locust.

[@jamesdodson9417]

Kinda like a Harley motor a glorified lawn mower motor. I’ve never done a vw motor but it looks like a piece of cake .

[@robbiegwinn]

sorry to hear about ur van and the keys....bummer

[@marcusbrown1767]

Are you taking orders to rebuild engines from other people? I need assistance with a 1500. The shops in my town will not build my engine because I'm not in their club.how can I contact you for the job? Please, thanks.

[@lewisb3100]

Little bit hot there today?