wish I could like this again for every time I re-watch this video. Thanks for posting it
@Mikefngarage4 жыл бұрын
if people only knew how hard it is to do this stuff and make a video at the same time they would not put negative comments.
@wackedoutdude2 жыл бұрын
Everyone's an expert until they have to do it themself. I rebuilt my bus engine many years ago when I was young and foolish. I thought I did a good job until I watched this video lol. Now I understand why it only lasted a few hundred miles and the crank went lol. In my defence I was young. I'm pretty sure I could do a really good job now by using videos like this on the internet. Keep up the good vids.
@MitchsGold10 жыл бұрын
Been building vw's for 25 years never seen the middle bearing check. Always marked with sharpie pen. Great instruction.
@pauly600k58 жыл бұрын
thanks Darren these videos are great and helpful. I appreciate what you do and the help you give . thanks
@JohnCarey1963Jag12 жыл бұрын
Very cool. It all looks so simple when a pro does it! Thanks for part 2
@brianchisnell15484 жыл бұрын
Rebuilt my first vdub engine at 18 years old in 1977. Very fun. I was taught to not paint the case on an air cooled engine. Still cruis'n a 64 with a stock 40hp. Cheers!
@annahopp8 жыл бұрын
This video just saved my first engine build in 20 years. Wiggled the second half bearing and it moved.
@evechristopherryznal21017 жыл бұрын
loving these 1600 build vids! Thank you so much!
@Velvethamma12 жыл бұрын
New hardware really makes the job look professional. Thanks for the vid. Hope the tropical storm passes soon
@robbiegwinn12 жыл бұрын
pretty cool stuff....ty for posting and going thru it all....i've always loved putting motors togather no matter what type it is
@davidray95418 жыл бұрын
Your videos are fantastic. I have never built a vw motor and am going to be doing so soon for my bus. Not only has the assembly been helpful to me but all of the tips and tricks you throw in are quite helpful. Now I am not as apprehensive about doing this build. Thank you!!!!!
@GregsGarage12 жыл бұрын
HELL YES!!! Thanks again Darrin. Watching every minute.
@john7craig14 жыл бұрын
Making magic on a rainy day, tripping, cussing, & still pissed about missed footage. Just like my brother, goop side down & a fat thumbs up! Classic vid
@Bonedadyo8 жыл бұрын
Excellent build. I've been rebuilding VW's for years and appreciate your work. I think it's a noble thing to share the knowledge. If you're a air cooled driver, and even if you don't plan on doing a rebuild, you should watch just to appreciate what's happening under the deck. It'll keep you from abusing your car. Also, your use of Locktite is not a bad thing. The key words were minimal amount. Great job!
@michaelrhoades666810 жыл бұрын
very nice Darrin it makes me feel to get out and work on my Baja thank you
@chickensoup54525 жыл бұрын
Great vid!! One of the best
@niceguy21716 жыл бұрын
Nice job Darrin, even though you weren't feeling good, and hope you're doing well now after all you've been through. Only thing with this engine build is that short block being black, yeah I know many if not most do that, but yrs. of dirt bike racing showed me that black attracts and holds heat over a light color or even a brushed stripped finish, tested it ourselves, and the difference is beyond what one would think. even exhaust systems became less black and more chrome after we tested the temp differences.
@carlosdisdier635310 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed all 3 videos. Wish you were in our hometown and could offer courses at a vo-tech schools for all VW owners. Thanks and keep posting them.
@stonefurball112 жыл бұрын
Great video Darrin, Yes Andrea is a hard worker, she has helped me out so much to where around here they don't give a crap. Hope you get to feeling better. Thanks for the video.
@tomduncan197012 жыл бұрын
Makes me want to get my hands dirty..... Well... maybe not.. hahaha!! Great job Darren!
@firebull0212 жыл бұрын
Fire-Bull-02 was here for part 2. Think I'm gonna do my build right from your vids. Thanks.
@mendezeddie13229 жыл бұрын
Excellent video bro.hope everything works out for you and the family.God bless
@jamesfreddys12 жыл бұрын
that was fun. c you in AZ. no rain days just rain minutes.
@busman542910 жыл бұрын
as a hobby my son and I restore vw bugs and bus and we rebuild motors. To date we rebuilt 6 type 1 and 1 2lite type 4 check the crank to make sure they are seated has been challenging your bearing..... check great idea..thanks for sharing will help us on our next project
@ariesraven112 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks for the vid Darrin! Hope you feel better. Ron
@rpeek11 жыл бұрын
Been quite a few years since I rebuilt a bug. Figured I'd come watch your videos to remind myself of what I forgot.. hahaha.
@frodefitjar932310 жыл бұрын
Thanks for good videos!
@ItsDrue10 жыл бұрын
thanks! you make it look so easy
@briansmythe32193 жыл бұрын
I rebult My 1600 wish I had of seen this First , It was the First Time Ive Ever rebuilt a VW But it went OK been going Good for Three Years Now , Thanks for all These , Im Gonna Do a New Motor Soon Mabye Make it a Bit Bigger, I Painted My Block Red cos i alredy had that color LOL BTW Dude does Painting the Block on a VW Inhibit the Cooling in your Opion , Ive had people tell me it does ,But Ive had no Problems And Im In Australia where its a warm Climate
@AlbertaClimber12 жыл бұрын
Very good video, Thank You for this!
@retrorestore10 жыл бұрын
Some good tips there Darrin about the torque wrench. I have seen people put a leaver on the handle.
@doublebarrelracing69536 жыл бұрын
retrorestore he’s an idiot with that torque wrench, while he was correct about adding a lever to the handle, you should not “double check” your torque.... I watched him over-torque several of the rod cap bolts in part one and contrary to what he said, using an extension does not effect torque, only adapters that move the wrench off-center from the fastener such as a crow’s foot or wobble adapter will effect torque. As long as the head of the torque wrench is slice feted over the fastener, the torque will be accurate.
@BradLobregt12 жыл бұрын
Great video. Tons of information. You probably forgot more than I will ever know. Maybe Andrea could sell you the house down the road, that you like so much. That would be an easy sell for her. Take care............
@gmansChanneloffix7 жыл бұрын
like the vids...Iam going to go true the engine as41 vw..and hopefuly do some upgrade.So your vids is helpful dude..
@wingnut846611 жыл бұрын
excellent video thanks for posting
@annahopp9 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Love the language :-).
@Soggz7785 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Need to replace bearings in mine as it’s been ran with the clutch cable too tight, so wrecked the thrust bearing.
@Voyteck_10 жыл бұрын
very good informatio and videos are great. thaks for share
@SwPiotrek12 жыл бұрын
Great vids Darrin! I think you might call them "How to assembly VW Beetle Kafer Fusca Garbus engine"
@harleyironhead709012 жыл бұрын
Great video
@TheBigspoon112 жыл бұрын
really cool video!!, very informative. Take care
@TheDieselStop12 жыл бұрын
Looking good buddy.
@TheWreckingYard12 жыл бұрын
Cool, you make it look easy
@82lowe36id11 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I am planning my first build and these will help! What did you paint the case with and what prep work did you do for paint? Thanks.
@jevchance12 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Darrin.
@vipermech12 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@reloader50bmg5 жыл бұрын
that's what I like.... just the facts jack!
@matthewboyer58399 жыл бұрын
What kind of sealant would you use to seal the case together and the six bolts
@jaysee96555 жыл бұрын
The aviation material gets applied to gaskets directly, and will be cleaner to assemble with..
@BelgianMuscle12 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@sambo10597 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a great video for someone like me who is about to purchase my first VW, bug or bus and eventually will have both. My question is how much of a budget do I need to replace all hardware as I agree with you in using all new components, thank you and if anyone has any idea of how much to budget for parts will be greatly appreciated.
@aarondavis55355 жыл бұрын
What is the best sealant for sealing the 2 half is it is it that black stuff are would silicon be better
@noemifigueroa42839 жыл бұрын
Darrin, i have a question. I installed a counterweight crank in my motor and when i was rotating the crank i heard grinding. When i took of the Crank due to hearing grinding, i spotted that the crank was grinding against the case. Was i so-post to grind of / modify the case first? or should it of fit like a glove?
@srissy00712 жыл бұрын
I'm just guessin' here. Your favorite toy as a kid was the Erector Set. Thanks for the video, buddy.
@ImElkay8 жыл бұрын
isn't using a deep well socket the same thing as using a shorter extension on a torque wrench? and also could you do any damage by turning the motor over like that and the conn rods banging into the cylinder ports ?
@michaelrhoades66689 жыл бұрын
what is the use of not torqueing down the 6 bolts after you put the two engine halves together right away
@shaharzadshahee22974 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this
@goodride20046 жыл бұрын
ive heard you talk about new hardware in a few videos, never have seen you replace the studs which is what will stretch and no the nuts.
@chrismansker88708 жыл бұрын
hay Darren I am working on a vw Baja project here and I have run into a problem. im no vw guy really but I bought this many years ago cause I like bajas. anyway the motor threw a rod the day I bought it no big deal knew it was tired and had a knock when I bought it. I bought another core motor from a guy and it was a 1776 90.5 pistons and cylinders. anyway I had the case line hones or hat ever they do . bought a new scat crank cb rods new cam all new internal parts. put the short block together and when I went to install the cylinders they don't fit. I bought new aa 92.0 mm kit and the cylinders wont fit the case. knowing that the case had to be machined for the 90.5 cylinders. so measured the case and it measures 94mm or 3.720 the new cylinders skirts mesure 3.780 or 96 mm and the new kit fits my heads just fine ? did they change the design in the cylinders over the years ? any help would be much appreciated thanks
@tilsenmulalley3438 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrin, any tips for a guy rebuilding his first VW motor? I have a Baja with a ruined motor, and I'm rebuilding another one to replace it.
@cccnewpal7 жыл бұрын
Is there a good place to get a complete rebuild kit? I'm just getting started on my 1600. I'd also like to increase the jugs and pistons a bit as well...what would you recommend for a bit of increase in HP but not enough to have to change heads?
@michaelo149211 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrin, what type of paint did you use on the case, and would you use a aluminum or magnesium case for your next build. Thanks for your hard work with theses videos...
@tomashton17815 жыл бұрын
That polishing paste you used between the lobe and lifter puzzles me, the stock engines dont really have an oil filter, if I was doing that I would change the oil after 10 minutes. Im wondering if that paste can damage the crank and rod bearings?
@charlesmastrini92674 жыл бұрын
What brand ofpaint do you use to paint the case? Does it effect the heat transfer capabilities?
@finpainter112 жыл бұрын
I dont mess with engines but the video is still interesting.
@1bmwrider5 жыл бұрын
was the black on the cases paint or powdercoat? Thanks
@Top0fDaFoodChain8 жыл бұрын
ok have a ?I have a motor I just got done almost and with out the flywheel on it has a lot of end play is this normal or do I meed to tear back down
@adamryanclark12 жыл бұрын
Do they make aftermarket case bolts like ARP studs or anything like that just curious on a drag racing type motor a friend of mine is building a 1776 turbo motor and I didn't know if they made them or is it worth it.
@DonECook-ob1hk5 жыл бұрын
Greetings Darrin. I have a Beetle that needs an engine. In order to save money(I don't have) I am thinking of buying a Short block, including pistons, cylinders, and heads. Do you have any videos on how to finish the rest of the engine from that point on? Thanks Don
@vw64manyrd12 жыл бұрын
rods squeezed together so they stand up? are they held together or just squeeze and let go? I need that trick however it works...I hate floppy rods! Great vid thank you!
@moraj196711 жыл бұрын
Loved part 1 but the missing timing gear in part 2 was a big let down, but still appreciate the hard work
@FWM1233 жыл бұрын
How much do you charge for a 1600cc lower end build stock?
@TinyHouseHomestead Жыл бұрын
For future note, ... you should not "paint" a VW case! 😱😝😁🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇲
@MyHairyChin7 жыл бұрын
what's the silicone brand name you use Darrin?
@marionhale33917 жыл бұрын
HOW MUCH COMPRESSION DO NEED WITH A 1776 ARE 18OOS IN A STREET MOTOR
@merlyn599 жыл бұрын
Must be one hell of a tough engine design to run after that sort of rough assembly.
@SurvivingtoThriving9 жыл бұрын
it is one hell of an engine... but this was put together fine!
@dwightgeorgecarlson8 жыл бұрын
I thought the torques are supposed to be 25 ftlbs and 14 ftlbs respectively re the large and small bolts/nuts? i.e. per the Bentley Book. ????? Or is that for a different size motor?
@matthewlooney56309 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Wood you no my vw 1600 motor smokes on number 2 bank thanks .good vids man
@Demop_VW_garage7 жыл бұрын
Time for a new camera Dazz, gota get into the hd quality :)
@danweaver98228 жыл бұрын
Normally you don't paint the engine case. These are air cooled engines made from magnesium to make them breath easier. When you paint the crankcase you take that ability away.
@GueroInfermero7 жыл бұрын
do you need to add oil/lube under the thrust bearings and main bearings? or do you just put the lube on top?
@cubenitup6 жыл бұрын
Brandon Acosta do not put oil under bearings
@ak47popoff12 жыл бұрын
cool!
@trevorsteele3419 жыл бұрын
What pulley is that?
@josephcogar15197 жыл бұрын
I got a guestion, how hard is it to find a stock 1600 super beetle engine. i am inteeesting in buying a 1974 super beetle sun bug edition for 750.00 no engine and the rear pans are holey and help would be great. live the videos
@Slashart6664 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrin, what do you recommend to to seal case halves ? i heard you mention silicone?
@vwdarrin4 жыл бұрын
I am using permatex ultra grey at the moment for high vibration applications.
@Slashart6664 жыл бұрын
@@vwdarrin ok thanks for reply. Like ya work
@radnarley9 жыл бұрын
Why did you install the 6 main case nuts upsidedown? Isn't the red stuff on the nut sealer.
@soilmanted9 жыл бұрын
I believe it's thread-locking material - prevents vibrations from loosening the nuts. Goes on the outside because on the inside it would eff-up your torque readings.
@nelsonc5629 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I was curious to know if you've ever done Chevy rods and journals something we've always done and we have zero complaints prefer it over the vw rods and journals if you have tried it how did you like it?
@anthonygayken56187 жыл бұрын
Nelson Clyse
@thebigbp43408 жыл бұрын
Do you paint all your motors
@johntripp20285 жыл бұрын
You only put the sealer on one case bolt. You put it on the washer but not the case to bolt location.
@jimmyhaley777310 жыл бұрын
Hellowwww Gracey
@wayneschwaia853511 жыл бұрын
Never seen anybody beat a case together, that is not the way to bring the case halves together!
@dewwed15513 ай бұрын
did vw s for ten yrs when the num 3 exh valve breaks and hits the piston and bends the rod you can straien the rod dont believe me well a super beetle strut rod is the same size as the rist pin ok bend the rod as close as you can run the strut rod into the god rod and try to get it into the one u just straiend wount go bend it some more it will go just takes time done many its a cheap fix need to get the loose stuff out of the motor turn it over many times it will work sorry so long
@gilbertoguillen933911 жыл бұрын
where you are? i need a motor !! for a 74 kghia
@ginotito18 жыл бұрын
part one was really good education show part 2 is not step by step at all thanks anyway
@8jmacias2 жыл бұрын
I cant find part 3
@timothylund667210 жыл бұрын
hat is earl what are you referring to?
@jameswarwick55912 жыл бұрын
Where are you located
@joaofilho64864 жыл бұрын
you should never paint the air-cooled engine if you don't improve your lubrication and cooling system considerably
@vwdarrin4 жыл бұрын
it has no effect on cooling , i can take you for a ride in my bus the cylinder head temp stays at 250 i have a two temp gauge one on right & left i also monitor oil temperature , heat is a byproduct of a poor tune
@jenniferknight84046 жыл бұрын
I just added positive comments , why have they disappeared ?
@joelcoleman59038 жыл бұрын
surprised you don't have a better engine stand
@scottalvey17874 жыл бұрын
Hi Darrin, how do I get in touch with you to build a engine for my 64 beetle?
@vwdarrin4 жыл бұрын
email andrea andreab@thegourmetchocolatier.com or text 386-216-4626