Classic VW BuGs Zalex Bench Starter Ring Adapter Engine Kit Review

[@zalexindustries2968]

Thank you Chris for using our products. If you or any of your viewers have questions, please let me know. I'd be happy to help. One thing you can do Chris to build OIL pressure is to switch OFF the ignition and press the START button. The engine will crank, but there won't be any power sent to the coil. This means you don't need to disconnect the coil. Very well done review and great looking engine!

[@VWLifeVW]

Zalex is one of the best in the biz!

[@shariff4175]

just got Zalex kit today. great product, one think i was better was the magnet. I wish it was a little stronger.

[@shariff4175]

the controller moves around and is swayed down by the weight of the harness

[@VWLifeVW]

Zalex makes good stuff no doubt!

[@zalexindustries2968]

Thanks VW life!

[@herbienbrian2]

Bout time someone came up with this

[@moonsengineeringadventures623]

I like mustie1's fuel tank, its simply welded to a pair of vice grips, supper handy for things like this.

[@zalexindustries2968]

Outboard boat motor tanks are great too, plus they have a primer bulb for bonus points.

[@CTmoog]

Zalex Industries is top notch! =) I can't wait to use mine! Great video Chris!

[@malkucken]

Thank you Chris. I’ve been looking for an old bell housing but now I don’t have to! Great product idea!

[@ivorwm2291]

Great product for a novice, like me. It would be worth the price for me. Thank you for posting this product. I wish that I had thought of it. Thanks, Chris

[@gutshotgriz3936]

Just a reminder, you may need to buy a starter bushing for the zalex ring, depending on whether or not your starter needs a bushing to support the bendix.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Great job, that saves a ton of headaches when troubleshooting these engines! I like how you braced it against a bench for more stability!

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes, we did this to make sure the motor did not literally turn on the stand.

[@MisterItchy]

You could put out videos of starting motors on the bench every day and I would always click!

[@AKARaygun64]

This product is awesome and I will be getting this setup. I am not sure about cranking without the coil. I want it to start up quickly so the cam breaks in properly. I use dual springs and am not sure which way is better.

[@RodderFiles]

Great Tool, I am AMAZED it took someone this long to come up with it tho... lol ;)

[@zalexindustries2968]

Ha ha, we've been making these for 10 years now! Thank you to Chris for getting the word out. He's the VW guru.

[@VolksStokes]

Yikes! I just saw this video now after ordering a transmission case for bellhousing. Last week i had only seen ur older video on how to use bellhouse for bench start so i thought that was the only way. The thought of power grinder was v scary tho

[@mikehammer4546]

Thanks Chris for the info. I just order one of the engine start boxes 👍👍

[@ytdevapi]

Just wanted to add, anyone who has a more common V8 engine stand with the 4 arms, and doesn't yet own a VW engine yoke, Zalex also sells a full ring. The advantage of 2 arm VW engine yoke is you can split the case, when it's on the stand, which you shouldn't do with the normal V8 engine stand. Also with the common V8 stands, there may not be enough clearance to have the fly wheel, clutch and pressure plate installed, using the full ring will give you the extra space needed to keep them in place when working on the engine.

[@rallysoultoona1595]

Dude! God Bless U, Bro! :)

[@underlook8867]

Hey Chris, Can you tell me how you finished that engine case? It looks really nice. Thanks for the video!

[@classicvwbugs]

The outer color you mean? A very light coat of Rustoleum silver grill paint.

[@paulmarado]

I bought one

[@michaelnelson9140]

They should make an adapter so you can put a 6v or a 12 v starter on the same mount.

[@johnwarfn]

I wonder how hard it is to build a box with parts from autozone. Maybe it's worth the time and trouble to just buy this.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Right on!✌✌

[@idlehandsarizona]

Bought this. Had issues with bushing size. Ordered 6v model, but my starter bushing was too big? Wouldn't turn over without starter support.

[@classicvwbugs]

Yeah not sure man, I have both starters here and both went in without a problem.

[@zalexindustries2968]

If you are having trouble contact me and we will take care of it.

[@josephheston9238]

What if you have an AutoStick?

[@RodderFiles]

folks still have those ;)

[@zalexindustries2968]

It will still work. The autostick starter doesn't require the bushing block support. Just leave the aluminum block in the starter adapter and it will be fine.

[@josephheston9238]

@@zalexindustries2968 But you need to have the torque convertor installed on the drive plate and I doubt that the ring adapter will clear it.

[@zalexindustries2968]

That may be true. I have not tested this personally. I can send you a paper template if you want to try it out.

[@Storkmeister63]

AUD $230.00 for this. I'll stick with the hacked up gearbox thanks.

[@outdooraf]

Hey, Chris! What camera are you using to film this?

[@classicvwbugs]

For the past couple years I have been using the Sony A53 4k Camera. Nice Cam. =o)

[@outdooraf]

Wanna help fund me to get my mitts on one of those bad boys? My 28 subs ain't cuttin' it

[@classicvwbugs]

@@outdooraf uh, well they really are not expensive, you can pick up a good used one on ebay for a few hundred bucks.