Classic VW BuGs Full 36hp Original Beetle Engine Rebuild full 55min Restoration Video

[@Rangemaster26]

My little 36hp, 1960 Bug got me through high school, college, and the USAF here in Calif. That was one brave little car and "The Little Engine That Could". When the poor little body had had enough, a friend of mine bought it, put the engine/transaxle in a buggy and as far as I know, it's still running at Tom's place in Alabama. God bless you little "Schmertz". I miss you.

[@kos492]

Watching a magician at work

[@DolllarStone]

The 1100 is amazing piece of artwork that every single air cooled engine should bow down to

[@raptie2822]

As of now, waiting for my fan shroud to dry, just painted, and then, it’s just the starting process! Cameron, 21 yo 57 bug, 74 bug

[@iamnoone.]

That's the best detailed rebuild I've seen on utube.

[@karsten-m1287]

This video was very helpful when i restored my beetle's engine, and i tried to find videos of restoring or building a motor for my beetle, but when i saw this, i got it done for a meet in time, i wore a mask at the meet, and kept distance too, but i wouldn't get to the meet in time without this video, thank you sooo much! -all love and support from this norwegian batsard! (PS: i made my engine stronger and faster!)

[@classicvwbugs]

Very cool man, glad you enjoyed it.

[@vredewold]

So fulfilling to see true craftsmanship make parts come to life. Thank you.

[@steveafanador6441]

Vallone works = The best in the biz.

[@giancarloferrari1034]

Amazing video! Would love a copy of that document you are following on the video, is there somewhere I can get it?

[@classicvwbugs]

yes the link is in the description below the video.

[@toddmichaeljaniszewski]

As always, love your stuff. I can never see myself needing to build/rebuild such an old configuration but I love engine building "porn" like this. It is so funny since I'm currently in the process of disassembly on my original 79 L-Jetronic FI engine and I love the way I can see all of the evolution steps from the 36hp ones to the final US import FI engines. (Now... I just need to work on learning the later 1600i Mexican engine configurations!)

[@toddmichaeljaniszewski]

It never occured to me to coat my the cheaper pushrod tubes with some clear before installation. I'll need to add that to my build list when I'm not using stainless. Thanks for that tip!

[@chuckotto7021]

A great video! I never painted my oil coolers on the idea that the paint reduced cooling due to the paint's insulation quality.

[@gustavopadilla9176]

More clear than water thanks for the video

[@flatfourluka1306]

This video will come in handy one day, thank you!

[@jessejames4284]

By the way-the music was good. The content was so engaging that I barely noticed it-except the segment from the Game of Thrones (I think).

[@VallonesRCHobby]

awesome, thank you!

[@brianchisnell1548]

In 1976 my buddy with his 1960 36 hp and my, 1964 40 hp had a drag and we were dead even. I did not know the 1960 had different gears. I did like the manual choke on his. The 36 is a great motor. Cheers!

[@paulbiegun]

Thanks Mr. Vallone, another well done work of cinematic art.

[@classicvwbugs]

Thank you!

[@theedrstrangelove]

I learned from a friend and the John Muir How to Keep your Volkswagen Alive book, in 1980.

[@1SIMONdeGEKKE1]

Amazing video!

[@johnteill_]

Back by popular demand!!!

[@6630DBR]

Gracias por el video, saludos desde la Patagonia Argentina

[@riyadi_ajah]

Bagus dan cukup memuaskan panduan perbaikan mesin vw beetle ini. Terima kasih

[@tissapathiratna7761]

Hi, Chris, Thanks for your attention. The thermostat & other parts make engine to run @optimum temp . hot or cold , short or long distance. Engine @ optimum temp last longer. better fuel economy etc., 10 Prototypes were tested in Austrian Alps & Afghanistan for cold & hot condition for engine reliability before production started. I have rebuilt a few Bug motors in the past ,since I'm not doing now I do enjoy watching on KZbin. If i do again I would fit other than Thermostat, oil temp gauge, oil pressure gauge & Tachometer, Not hard to fit all electrical instruments without plumbing. Anytime while driving the car @ a glance U can see the Engine'Health. Cheers, Tissa.

[@sarto7bellys]

Thanks for doing this compilation, really enjoy seeing you restoring old beetles, if only I could afford one ..............atb from England

[@classicvwbugs]

Here is a reupload of my 36hp engine build series. This time, no chapters, all one video.

[@DanTheManIOM]

Great idea ! Learned something new about these engines since I have never taken one apart or built a 36 hp. Aren't you supposed to rev 2-3K for about 20 min or is that just 1600's to seat the rings ?

[@aaroncaroon9078]

What the issue of your cam walks out during test rotation?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@aaroncaroon9078 wrong cam, wrong pitch, not installed correctly, etc

[@aaroncaroon9078]

It’s a 2110 long block builders kit from SCAT VW is assembly pretty much the same?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@aaroncaroon9078 should be

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Liking the old style rebuild.

[@youtoobe169]

A work of art!

[@Jaxs2]

Enjoyed the vid, this is what I'm good at and love, even though my old engine is sitting on a shelf had to put a larger engine in just to keep up with moden traffic 😂👍

[@robertodp8549]

Very interesting. Thanks by Italian vw maggiolino

[@willieobermann5305]

An enjoyable series. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@Andreazz]

How did you prep the block? Was it painted, if so with what paint? Or did you sandblast/water polish it? Great work! I’ll do this myself really soon! Cheers

[@classicvwbugs]

@@Andreazz got steam power wash, then use Rust-Oleum silver grill paint

[@wycliffkabantu1611]

Hi Vallone,. Iam one among the people who follow and admire the great stuff you do . .. all the way from UGANDA (AFRICA),. & iam greatful to have learnt alot from such a great work ( videos ) u put here.. However as iam going to own a bug for the 1st time and the fact that it's gonna be a project,.. I would love to learn how to upgrade a 1200 to a 1600 or 1800 engines and retain the stock looks.. as u once mentioned ( that they can be upgraded) in one of your posts on here.. Waiting.. BIG UP.

[@classicvwbugs]

I just usually buy the big bore piston and cylinder kits for my stock motors. But I keep them stock looking. I do not like to upgrade too much, I find the kits that work with the existing blocks which requires no machining to the block. so a 1200 to a 1385 and a 1600 to a 1641cc.

[@richardpetit6738]

Great ! Thank you, this is wonderful !

[@terminalvelocity4858]

43:41 The STAR WARS cantina music! 🤣😂

[@andreaverza5625]

great video 👍, or get the assembly manual, thanks again

[@DemopVWgarage]

the starwars music cracked me up ;)

[@ukairsoft3902]

Where’d you get the book with the guide??

[@qtrdoha9732]

hi can you exports over seas? and what is the range prises for the car?

[@classicvwbugs]

sure, where is it going?

[@Matiaslantelli]

What did you put on the generator gasket against the stand???

[@chuckcafiero4546]

did the 36 horse, have ridgid ends on its manifold?

[@classicvwbugs]

What do you mean?

[@chuckcafiero4546]

@@classicvwbugs single port manifolds,I am used to, the cyl head end is a loose flange that slips up and down the tubes. yours is attached to the ends permanantly. I also have one like that. I only ask because I saw someone in Europe was reproducing them and selling them for about 750$,so I am thinking they are now unobtainium.

[@MRrwmac]

Excellent video, outstanding videography and editing! Where can I get a manual like the one you were referencing? Even better if it’s with dog eared pages and greasy fingerprints please.

[@classicvwbugs]

thank you, the link is in the description below the video.

[@caprime]

Hi buddy great video has been very useful for me and my 30(36hp) just wondering about valve adjustment as my pulley only has one mark, is this tdc for 1 and 3 or 7.5btdc? As I have been setting to 0.004” using the mark and another one 180deg for 2 and 4 and still seam a bit loose. Many thanks for the uk

[@hasithamallawa7141]

Thank you

[@JohnGallen]

if you had a chance would you use case savers in a 36 hp engine?

[@classicvwbugs]

if the stud is stripped, you would have to.

[@stephenport4768]

Just seen a 59 beetle for sale in the UK proper looks straight although I'm a mechanic by trade years ago the engine might need a go over what is the availability of parts for these engine are they more expensive heater boxes or as they're called in the UK heat exchangers availability carb rebuild kits and running these on E10 fuel what do I need to look for many thanks

[@zxtenn]

Sound of success for a while, do they make new replacement heater boxes? When i lived in MA and had a few bugs a friend worked at an AUDI dealership and told me they got their heater boxes from Texas due to being rust free, that was late 70's when they were still plentiful. For a driver a late 60's early 70's would be best, much more power than that 36/40 hp and even though those micro taillights are original they are tough to see at night

[@karllangner1579]

Excellent !

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

What a great video. I hope the day never comes that I have to rebuild my 1300 to THAT extent but when I take it out to clean it up and paint the tins this video will be super helpful. One question though...when you flush out the oil cooler, what do you flush it out with?

[@angelonievares1679]

Hi Chris, may I ask what book you're using to repair the car?

[@boblamb8421]

Great video. Thanks

[@nikolaicalderon2403]

Hi Chris, just a question, i've seen a few vw videos and noticed some bug engines with copper hard fuel lines, mine has rubber hoses, is it possible to change this rubber hoses to copper? Thanks, great videos.

[@earlsammesios8696]

We have some spirpart sir ,can order ,,

[@ET-cj8jo]

WHY CAN"T YOU DO THIS WITHOUT THE MUSIC ? Was is it with music ? Why not speak and explain what you are doing ?

[@classicvwbugs]

Can't please everyone BUD! I get comments both ways. I have over 1000 vids, many many without music.

[@claudioortiz6145]

Where can I get one of those books?

[@blairevans689]

Hey Chris, what do you use to treat the block. Paint or chemical treatment?

[@classicvwbugs]

A finished treatment or when cleaning?

[@blairevans689]

@@classicvwbugs both. I am in the process of breaking down a 36 hp and planning for an Okrasa build.

[@VallonesRCHobby]

@@blairevans689 Well we just power wash the block with hot steam, clean all the oil galleries out and then paint a lite coat with silver grill paint.

[@roberttaylor7732]

Curious if you guys have found that the rings rotate out of their 12:00, 3:00, and 9:00 positions upon a subsequent rebuild? Do they stay put?

[@classicvwbugs]

They might rotate a little, but not a lot.

[@commonsensesense4145]

Hi Chris. I have A 58 vw, I'm wanting to install a fuel filter between the fuel pump and carb, Original 36 horse 28PCI carb What type of fittings will I need to replace the hardline connections?? Thank you Dez;

[@jessejames4284]

Outstanding!

[@jaydenmccray4811]

I’m looking for a 12v alternator for this type of engine does anyone have any idea where I could get one

[@earlt_vw]

Love the cantina music!

[@shahzadishaq384]

Good job

[@beardedg500]

Nice vid

[@amyjojinkerson]

I would have polished the heads too a shiny engine with dull heads

[@tissapathiratna7761]

Pitty no new thermostat & no air throttle ring in winter engine takes ages to warm-up.

[@classicvwbugs]

I never drive in the winter really.

[@augustobarros5517]

very good

[@JohnDisque]

Great video but we have to get you a torque wrench that wasn't made in the 1800s. That thing can't be accurate.

[@juventinoromero5958]

Ocupen un traductor para México

[@9JimRodriguez]

Engine!

[@Petrochemtester]

do my eyes deceive me? Is that Dollar General Motor Oil

[@georgehays4900]

So why is this video 55 minutes?

[@classicvwbugs]

uh.... its showing you step by step on how to rebuild a 36hp engine.

[@fairworld2522]

Maybe without musics would be better

[@vincentmcdonnell7986]

Ok

[@rabeabshara1110]

Do you have a delegate who speaks the Arabic language?

[@arthurfleck1554]

Indian Head, thas racis!

[@borden2417]

You put a dirty fan on a nice clean engine👎🏻

[@richardmikoley7234]

Where do you people get this awful repetitive music? Would it not be better open your mouth and say something?

[@waynepollard6879]

Loose the music !

[@javierfigueroab.4061]

Lamentable, esta en inglés, debe de haber opción de idiomas 😡😡😡

[@19plymouth69]

Great video!!