JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - Engine Removal

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Old vid but I will still comment never the less. Thank you for a quick concise vid. I'm so sick of long Bs vids with 2 min content stretched out to 30 mins. Well done.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you Aussie! These old videos were VERY QUICK, as the "algorithms" at the time showed that was what people wanted, or something...I don't know! Nowadays with more people "cutting the cord" on cable, we have tried to walk the line of showing a bit more of the process while still keeping it on task without a bunch of fluff!

[@JH-yk5se]

I never knew how good I had it when I was 16yrs old removing my 66 baja motor. I did it by myself sooo many times. Fast forward to 2022 and I was given a 71 beetle with a dual carb motor that needs to come out and I'm watching this thinking omg it's so much extra work with a standard bug! Lol. Now I know what I get to look forward to. Thanks for the vid!

[@Sam_Mebane]

With dual carbs, you'll typically have to pull the manifolds and carbs off to clear the side trays of the engine compartment. Once that is done, it is pretty straight forward from there.

[@JH-yk5se]

@@Sam_Mebane Thanks for the info. That sucks. The motor with those carbs is packed in there like sardines with the factory insulation still present.

[@striptnut]

JBugs. You guys kick-@ss ! Im a 1st time buggy owner and you guys just showed me the ropes on how to do this right the first time. Thanks again !

[@fairworld2522]

This video makes it looks so easy

[@Sam_Mebane]

It isn't difficult, just takes a few tools and a few minutes!

[@tonyaguilera6598]

Wow, “How to VW 101” perfect thanks!! Pro, simple, & quick

[@craigmonteforte1478]

my Dad bought a brand new 1958 Beetle then a 63 new one and a 68 so he had. A special love for Bugs in general. In the 1970s we lived on the same street as a family member who is a Rock and Roll Drummer and when he and his Wife bought their first house it became a hangout and crash destination for many of their 1970 Hippie freinds one of which drove a Aircooled VW Beetle accross the Country many times my Dad took a liking to that guy who was often outside Wrenching on his car my Father used to come home after talking to the guy and tell me how many hundreds of thousand miles my Cousins band ate and Freind now had on his Beetle in total amazement what my Dad never knew was this Hippie was stealing newer Beetles out of Driveways in the middle of the night and had a System that he could swap out their Engine width his in under 3 hours so he would return their car the same night running with. A old worn out Engine when he had a newer one in his Beetle ! My Dad passed away about 12 years ago and my Cousin told me that story at a family event privately as to why that Freind drove his Beetles for so long I remember VW used to give out badges for every one hundred thousand miles and they attached onto the engine lid or the air vents above the Engine Cover. / below the rear window my Dad wasn’t stupid or naive he was just a friendly guy that liked and trusted almost anyone especially someone that he had common interests with and was talkative and friendly my Cousin is still in the Music scene and his old Freind still stays in touch with him all these years later last I heard he was driving those older Toyota pick up truck motorhome Conversions still traveling around the Country and apparently living in Campgrounds

[@Sam_Mebane]

Good times!

[@TomTubeUK]

Thanks! I got the info I needed in the first ten seconds 😅 thanks

[@nickpetro7400]

Great video awesome to know you are right up the road from Encinitas...we just got my gf's 1978 convertible that needs some TLC...we will be leaning on your videos and expertise from now on...thanks!

[@Sam_Mebane]

We used to be, yes. Nowadays we have an office in San Marcos and our warehouse is in Arizona.

[@nickpetro7400]

@@Sam_Mebane thanks Sam. Quick question, we were looking to order the 1977-1979 VW Super Beetle Convertible Squareweave Vinyl Interior Kit today and wondering if it ships from AZ or if there are any parts in your San Marcos location still...

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@nickpetro7400 We ship from AZ, San Marcos is just an office.

[@nickpetro7400]

@@Sam_Mebane Ok got it, thanks. Will be putting an order in soon!

[@haydenbrown834]

I’ve done this on my 71 sBug about a million times it feels like, but seeing a video of pros ddoing it, is going to help with next time I have to rip it out. Could you also make a video of how to put the engine back in, I always struggle with that part

[@JBugsVWParts]

Hello Hayden. Once the engine is rebuilt or replaced, and the car is restored, the engine will be re-installed and we will be showing that process, absolutely!

[@JMKGarage]

@@JBugsVWParts I look forward to this video.

[@rockvillemike6062]

When I used to do this I would jack up the car and place two tires. (with rims), under the car. That was all the room I deeded to pull the engine.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Whatever it takes, with whatever you have laying around!

[@farcohollis1369]

You should do an engine pull of a FUEL INJECTED BUG. Focused on the injection harness.

[@simongrease843]

Thanks for the clear description! I need to get a higher jack to do this to my bug, can you tell me what height you were using? Thanks

[@JBugsVWParts]

The jack we used lifts to 19 ¾” tall.

[@trevcessna1723]

You don't need to jack the car up higher to slide the engine out, just remove the rear tire and slide out theside, there's lots of room!

[@yaboilemonboi5223]

Dont you mean there’s lots of VROOM

[@JMKGarage]

@@yaboilemonboi5223 haha

[@JMKGarage]

I wish I thought of that when I pulled mine out... had a little mishap trying to jack it up higher to make more room, a s didn’t have the front wheels chocked 🤦‍♂️... I guess that was an indication I should have gone to bed instead to insisting I get it out that night.

[@foxibuster]

please clarify when you are jacking the car up to slide the engine under the apron, Where exactly is the middle of the chassis? I want to make certain I have the strong point. Thank you

[@Sam_Mebane]

Just in front of the transmission, there is a small nub on the chassis. We jack the car up at the nub.

[@austinrivers9938]

I’m new to this, can anyone tell me the difference between the super beetle motor and the normal beetle motor?

[@Sam_Mebane]

There isn't any difference. The engines are the same for any given year Beetle.

[@carlosdanielpinto2480]

Hi. Is it possible to change the intake. Manifold from a 1200cc engine without taking the engine out?

[@Sam_Mebane]

It is, yes although most of the top portions of the engine will have to come off. We cover some of that in our alternator conversion video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWGYoXuEhJyFh9k

[@carlosdanielpinto2480]

@@Sam_Mebane Will try. For a newbie here, how much time do you think I will need to do so, and what can I do to the new intake manifold not to rust or ''carbonize'' I will post a photo of my intake as it is as soon as possible and why I think why it should be changed. Thanks a lot for your input. From my point of view if it can be done with it inside, I will try.

[@lukeeluciano]

I hope this german look project is still in the works, looking forward to it as I am doing the same.....are you guys going to show rust repair too if there is on this car?

[@JBugsVWParts]

We’re actually going to start some more videos on the 71 Super Beetle, shortly. We probably won’t be covering much if anything in the way of body work or paint. Paint and body work iisn’t typically VW specific so short of perhaps a floor pan video or something similar, we don’t anticipate doing any body work videos in the future. We will be covering pulling the car apart and getting it ready to head to body work in the immediate future. Thanks for the interest, stay tuned!

[@downsouthclassics]

Is there a left nut behind the fan shroud??

[@Sam_Mebane]

No, 1971 and later DOGHOUSE style engines have a threaded boss on the engine case.

[@dankemper3428]

How bout a 63’?

[@stevediy963]

What about the upper nut on the driver side?

[@stevediy963]

What size is the nut?

[@Sam_Mebane]

Late model engines have a threaded insert in the case as access is very difficult with a "doghouse" oil cooler. For early non doghouse engines, the nut is a 17mm, like the rest.

[@richardthames661]

Does the motor have to be out in order to pull the shell off the frame

[@Sam_Mebane]

No.

[@ct6502-c7w]

Is it possible to remove the cylinder heads without taking the engine out of the car?

[@Sam_Mebane]

Yes, but it is not easy.

[@ct6502-c7w]

@@Sam_Mebane I actually ended up taking the engine out of the car. It was in worse shape than I thought and needs a LOT of work! I'm getting there though!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Good choice in dropping the motor. Well worth the effort.

[@albundy4370]

When I took out my motor a heavy duty crossbar fell out and I don’t know where it goes

[@Sam_Mebane]

Depending on the year, it may have been a factory "Z-bar" sway bar.

[@therainenetwork3510]

What bolts did you use to connect the engine to the transmission?

[@JBugsVWParts]

The transmission is connected to the engine my two studs on the bottom, one upper engine bolt ( www.jbugs.com/product/N104707.html ), and the starter bolt ( www.jbugs.com/product/98-1003.html ). In order to connect those you will need four nuts ( www.jbugs.com/product/N110102.html ) and six washers ( www.jbugs.com/product/N115271.html ).

[@blindlemonpiesky]

You did not mention how to remove the drivers side top engine bolt.

[@Sam_Mebane]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4KVXpV3iLuKbrM&lc=&t=158s - I did, but I mistakenly called it the upper right again, as from the transmission side looking back it was at the upper right.

[@MoltenWhale]

Any suggestions if this one is stuck? I believe mine(64) has a Captive Nut as well...