Damaged Axle Seal on First Test Drive - 1965 VW Beetle Chassis & Engine

Guys, I discovered a major rear axle leak after the first test drive on the 1965 VW Beetle restoration chassis and engine build. Let's fix it! =)
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[@CTmoog]

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[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hey CT, here is a song I wrote last year about a trip down the Pacific Coast to California in my 68 camper bus i used have. Can't wait to hear your stuff. I guess turning wrenches and strumming guitars is a common thing. Haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqXTZqilnLt5npo

[@wandooliveirapacheco1065]

Não entendo o que você está falando, mas posso te dizer que você está realizando um trabalho espetacular , parabéns, que Deus continue abençoando sempre.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

CT is awesome and loves working on things. He has learned so much from when he started this channel and brought everyone along on his journey. He talks everything through as he goes so you can follow that.

[@mikeg8828]

Killer vides CT, Don't forget to torque them axle nuts to 250ftlb and next time just jack up the axle to stop the leak instead of draining 💪

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mike! Great tip! =)

[@marclopez6347]

If not torqued, any play and the axle splines will shred the splines in the rotor.

[@WizardSoon]

This is the ultimate weight saving options on a beetle!

[@MASI_forging]

What a fabulous video, you've built again.😃😃

[@RcOutreach]

Thank you for taking the time to do a video I'm just about completely remodeled my 67 Baja off of KZbin alone. PS you don't have to drain the oil if you put your jack under the axle by the shock mount. Saves a lot of time and stops the oil from all leaking out Hope it helps 👍💪 thanks again for the video

[@theprofessor6613]

Totally fantastic work and considerate shooting and explanations to those who are interested to watch and enjoy every bit of this restoration. One wish I hope you sir satisfy, which is numbering these episodes in sequence. Fully appreciated.

[@Dixler683]

I never knew a Beetle was so well engineered. Almost a thing of beauty.

[@toddvanwinkle7777]

Kamax!! My favorite brand of bolts😅 Have fun…that’s a gorgeous chassis

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Todd! =)

[@toddvanwinkle7777]

@@CTmoog You got it, brother…hope she’s sealed up!

[@michelecrown2426]

Cool being able to see the engine without shrouds etc. around it. Glad you were able to get the leak fixed.

[@chrisbegger8684]

CT, Love your vids, can't wait to see some updates on the 914(s)? I like how you are just a regular Doofus working out of your home garage with harbor freight tools like the rest of us, rather than a pompous, so called "Professional VW Mechanic" who acts like a know it all. you give hope to the common man in our VW resto projects

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Chris!😎😎😎

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

Nice Deuce in the background.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! it's vintage. It's over 20 years old.

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

@@CTmoog I put a Inter 7 hub on my Dyno.

[@garyfeltman4482]

Getting the o-ring to seal is the trick. I have had the same issue with my sandrail. Don't forget the shims for the axle nut, mine came loose and I had to add more shims.

[@markj.7369]

Awesome CT. Great to see you fix that seal and catch those other issues. Your videos are very inspiring. God Bless

[@alfredheintges6093]

The fox-plant in front of your garage is so funny!

[@dolf1010]

Hi CT ,always a lot of work . But you fixed the problems . 👍

[@davidmccormick1058]

Don’t forget the cotter pin on the wheel!

[@mikehammer4546]

It’s Alway good to test them brakes before your test drive🤪, I like the vintage helmet 👍👍

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Great job Ct! Good thing you caught all of them issues before putting the body on the chassis. At first I thought you had a loose pulley! But glad it wasn’t! By the way! Don’t forget the cotter pin on that hub lock nut!👌😎👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@S2NAZ]

You have waaaaaayyyy too much fun 👍🏻🫵🏻♥️😊

[@cocosatula972]

Great, I can't wait for this video, I got emotional at the previous one, walking on the street :), and I can't wait for the new project, that van, I think it will be one of the most beautiful... Good luck

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@Flamesno1]

Love to se This ♥️ i learn to drive on a vw bug like this , when I was 8 yers old ✨ my grandparent was so cool to letting me💫 and nice to se what nice work you do 💫

[@Big_M_Race_Ace]

Looks like you didn't pre-lubricate the seal when you put it back on the driveshaft, and therefore, the friction between the seal and the driveshaft will cause heat and ruin the seal when you first drive it. Consequently, it'll leak again within a couple of hundred miles. Always lubricate the inside on any new seals when installing them. Good luck 👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mark! That is good to know.

[@frankolivito140]

I always pack the wheel seal with grease and lightly coat the seal with oil.

[@jobpearce1084]

I have a 1970 Beetle that had a clogged fuel line; I put about 2 inches of fuel line on each end, closed off the outlet side with a screwdriver and ring clamp, and used a child's medicine syringe to pump evapo-rust in the in let side of the line until it was full. I then used a ring clamp to hold the syringe in place making sure there was pleasure in the line so I could tell if there were any leaks in the tunnel. I let it sit for four days and then used a long throttle cable to run in and out of the line before using LOW PSI air to blow out the line, then I blew fuel through the line. That solved my issue.

[@DriveShaftDrew]

good job working out the issues first smart way to do it

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Drew!!! =) 👍

[@lancedalman9033]

pack the back side of seal with a little grease. it will keep the spring from moving.

[@JB91710]

If you build that engine and add 4-wheel disc brakes and perform a complete chassis restoration, why would you stop at the swing axles and not install the 69 and later fully independent rear suspension? I love the sound you got out of that exhaust. Very mellow.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, maybe we can do an upgrade at some point. Thank you! =)

[@mikelove9832]

Nice CT ! Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@coerteilander2614]

always put oil on seal rings, just like oil filter ring

[@danw1955]

That seal/bearing retainer drain hole, is supposed to have a matching hole in your brake caliper mount, so it drains toward the inside, away from your brake rotor, or brake drum on a stock rear end. I don't know if it's possible to drill through that one without damaging anything, but worth looking into.😉 *EDIT:* 225-250 ft. lbs. on that axle nut!! That impact won't provide nearly that much torque. You'll need to do it with the wheel on, or get a 5 or 6 ft. long piece of *HEAVY* angle iron, and drill it for 2 of the wheel studs and brace it on the ground behind the car to keep the rotor from turning. If you don't get the axle nut tight enough, it WILL loosen up and strip the splines out of your brake rotor (or drum).😳 *EDIT:* Something else I noticed when you were pulling out, is your dual carb setup doesn't have a 'balance tube' between the two carbs. This makes for a lot easier tuning and synchronization. You can pull the manifolds and drill and tap the front runners on each for 3/8" pipe thread, and get a couple of 3/8" barb fittings, and run a 3/8 fuel hose across in front of the blower housing, between the two manifolds.😊

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

[@teleosus1]

The first thing that worried me was how much gear oil was absorbed into the disc pads. Hopefully it was caught in time.

[@jacvanguilder3456]

I had mentioned that you forgot the o ring last year, check out the other side

[@csmith785]

I'll have to remember to take the body off the pan next time I need to add gear oil.

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! =)

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Sucks CT you ran into a snag it happens at least shes alive and driving nothing is always perfect you will get it CT alright great job man👍💯👍 i am going to SUBSCRIBE to CT music i didn't knew you played guitar the hollow body sounds awesome i play electric guitar shes broke one of my pickups is shot i cannot plug my guitar to my amp you have to take the phono plug out halfway it plays you plug it in all the way it doesn't play. I haven't played forever but great job man see you on the next one👍💯😎

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Atom! I really appreciate buddy! =) Get that guitar fixed! =)

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

@@CTmoog i hope so its a Ibanez gto and i have a fender body i might do my own design on it , also it needs a new neck. When my Ibanez was working man it plays like butter a fender my finger would blister. As for the fender i might put a dunken pickups the neck off a Kramer lol do what Eddie vanhalen did similar

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Wish i had my Ibanez destroyer wow

[@Mr572u]

The sling washer throws oil to the return drain hole. That is the way it is designed. The drain hole must be clean.

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Nice Go Kart CT😂😂😂 Nice Exhaust 😊😊

[@toddodell2904]

I’ve been wanting an vw beetle for over 45 years they are to find in Oklahoma.

[@frankscott6054]

Cool video! A couple of things that i noticed was as you first took it apart and in addition to the boogered seal was that 1) the axle nut was way too easy to get off (not torqed tight enough to prevent stripping the splines in the hub), and i did not see the axle sealing O-ring or o-ring backing washer and it may have been stuc to the cover but i didnt see the large o-ring that seals around the bearing against the cap. Of course it was just a quick glimpse and i may have missed them but be sure to install those out of your kit. They keep oil from running down between the spacer and the axle shaft. And if you've ever wondered why the kits always come with two gaskets, they also fit the gear reducted busses which need two gaskets. I saw you got it sorted out during reassembly and in the correct order. One tip, insert the spacer into the seal before you install the cover. That way you can check the backside to make sure there isnt a problem with the seal.

[@CTmoog]

I really appreciate the details. Great info! I plan on doing them again before I get it out on the highway to make sure everything is good to go. Thank you! =)

[@Fminus104]

You were right not to omit the washer between the cover plate and the seal. If you remove the rotor the washer holds the small o-ring under pressure, so it doesn´t start leaking until you put the rotor back on.

[@wilsonrobertobarbieri9949]

Muito bom! Gostei muito de como você deixou o acabamento do motor, escapamento e principalmente do freio. Se me permitir, vou fazer igual no fusca 73 que estou restaurando em casa.

[@yokomzare201]

Always wet your seal surfaces with oil before install.

[@centauro1919]

good work!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks! =)

[@sethnasongobulili9466]

good work

[@JMC8415]

That axle nut, when you removed it and especially when you tightened it was definitely not tight enough. It should be superman tight with that impact. Obviously wasn't the cause of the leak but loose axle nuts will cause way more issues than that easy seal fix.

[@cristobalmannsrosselot]

nice work

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@vayabroder729]

I can see some metal shavings on the magnet but it’s normal. I believe you change the oil on a rebuilt transaxle after the first 600 miles and then every 30,000 miles. You should’ve used the old seal to hammer the new one in instead of using another new one. The parts to be used on the kit depends on the year and type of seal retainer on the axle. They vary. To torque the axle nut to spec the Torque Multiplier is the best tool and you can also use it to torque your flywheel as well.

[@ken-mb3ks]

Awesome looks fast

[@92fsoakcreek]

I wonder if there was something like a bench you could work on. How handy would that be, rather than pounding on a piece of wood on the floor.

[@georgeclements2742]

I'm surprised that you took even a short ride without fitting a cotter pin in that axle nut. Not worth the risk for the cost of a cotter pin and a minute to instal it. Do you have the torque settings for all the nuts and bolts ?

[@ClaudioLessa1955]

Well... did you really finish the job with the wheel? I did not see you adding that cotter pin that locks the outer nut before going for a spin... All the best!

[@julianroberts7116]

Hey mate. Good work, we're getting there. Did you really have to drain the gearbox? Was it not possible to just lift up the rear axle to stop the oil coming out, clean it up then put the new seal on? Then you could have just topped up the gearbox to replace the bit of oil that had leaked. Hey and don't forget that cotter pin, please! We don't want you crashing. One last thing - that big washer you put in the big blue seal - I may be wrong so don't panic, but it just 'looks wrong' to me! It may be fine, but are you sure it goes there? Just keep on ironing out these little snags and you'll have the body back on in no time. Good luck fella. All the best. x

[@CTmoog]

Hey buddy! Yes, I think you can do that. I was curious to see if there was any metal on the magnet. 😎😎😎

[@SuperJohnhughes]

split pin, NOT a cotter pin.

[@malekodesouza7255]

Those damned axle seals. I’ve had three in a row on one tranny. Even using Gasketcinch on the paper gaskets…still.🤬

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏Nice. Car 😍

[@joerangel611]

CT Good morning Thank You for sharing this video. I got confused. How the seal lip closes on the round surface at the shaft? It is a very tiny contact surface

[@injahnet]

Very nice progress. The camber looks a bit off on the rear wheels though.

[@perfeicaodaantiguidade4710]

Parabéns muito top

[@Den12string]

Great video as always. How do you judge getting the correct tightness on the bolts?

[@mrdaviddmoreno]

Probably too late but usually you can use the bearing sleeve to tap the shaft seal inward

[@davesmith6128]

Also, you might want to locate your rubber axle boots seam at 9o"clock or 3o'clock

[@demRucks]

That axle nut needs 220 lb/ft of torque. If left loose you can bugger your splines

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Chris! I will make sure it's tight.

[@ricardolopezgutierrez1989]

Saludos de Mexico CT

[@CTmoog]

👍😎👍

[@Mr572u]

The axle nut has to be crazy tight, like 300 ft. Pounds. Yours was not when you took it off.

[@d-anger-noodle]

It looks like there was a missing bolt that was supposed to be there to hold the tins together. You zoomed in on it a few times.

[@albertwayenberg9140]

How did it get filthy dirty behing the seal? You never put new seaks in after you dud the disk brake conversion?

[@richardhill4862]

Thumbs up!

[@artvinli6873]

Petlas ... my country's production.

[@brucetec6597]

Its better to put the paper seal in oil. Its seals better wet than dry.

[@martyp7134]

Those gasket work if they don't they installed wrong my Father was Volkswagen mechanic and service manager at Volkswagen dealership in western Pennsylvania before Volkswagen s were directly imported there was company called Hoffman out of new york city my dad worked at Packard dealership that sold vw before Volkswagen of America took over he worked them 1955 to January of 1970.

[@juanrojas4722]

What kind of exhaust /header combo ??

[@richarddavis3007]

Sleeper dude mite need your help on a VW he is working on 😊

[@CTmoog]

That would be cool =)

[@raphaelszok8561]

Guess if you get pulled over you can tell the cop body is on lay-a-way.

[@D3monL3A1]

how much horspower does that engine have did you modify it or something

[@CTmoog]

Yes, super fast! =)

[@robharris9656]

looks like you are missing the large o-ring

[@guspholsap8757]

You forgot to change the wheels!😅

[@kayadizdar]

👍🙋‍♂️

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@biviozlebi3551]

You did not put the Boots corectt...tjey need to ne on 45 amgle

[@extra7jet]

Looks like a kart😂

[@davidmccormick1058]

No rtv?

[@malekodesouza7255]

You’re not “supposed” to use it on the seals. I use a thin coating of Gasketcinch. RTV is too thick.

[@davidmccormick1058]

@@malekodesouza7255 Not on the seals ,just on the flat surface of the housing.

[@yokomzare201]

I have found your twin brother. you tube - 2 vintage. You got to have same daddy

[@woodhomelife]

Merhaba Dostum Videolarını severek izliyorum çok başarılı olduğunu düşünüyorum teşekkür ediyorum zevkle izliyorum Lakin bir mevzuatın var KZbin Dil seçeneğini Türkçe dilini eklemenizi rica ediyorum alt yazıdan konuşmalarınızı anlayabilmek için benim için videolarınız çok daha anlamlı bir işe yarar olacaktır aynı model aynı kasa bende de var sizin videolarınız sayesinde ben de arabamı topluyorum bu konuda daha başarılı olabilmem için sizin anlatımlar altyazı tercümanlara ihtiyacım olacak teşekkürler Türkçe alt yazı seçeneği rica ediyorum

[@igorsbuzovs9280]

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[@john2914]

Wearing a helmet made me laugh.

[@lennetdk]

you axle nuts is way to loss

[@richardperry100]

Glad you will never get to work on any of my vehicles! As they say "A little knowledge can do a lot of harm", you are evidently not competent enough to be doing this work!

[@William_customz]

Bruh that's it that's this week's videos kinda disappointing 😐