Remote Oil Cooler & VR1 Oil Change - 1956 Oval Ragtop! Volkswagen BUG | JW Classic VW

**JW Classic VW** brings you a video where I get that oil leak fixed on Goose's remote oil cooler! It's also time to do an oil change on my 1956 Oval Window Ragtop!
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[@JWClassicVW]

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[@JWClassicVW]

Thanks all

[@mikehammer4546]

👍👍, too funny on the oil filter miss-up 😂 running VR-1 10-30, just like you.

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... that filter pinged of a bunch of stuff then ended up near the front tire... lol 😄😆😅🤣

[@joshuahonel7321]

Brad Penn 30wt. Will be taking my 2176cc apart soon. It has 10k hard earned miles, and nothing is wrong. Time to take it apart!! Inspection time, and of course some upgrades 😎

[@JWClassicVW]

Yes sir!! Love taking them apart just as much as building them... the General will be getting some Goodies very soon!!

[@Mikefngarage]

Pennzoil has Paraffin (wax) and does not last in air cooled castrol or Kendall only for me bud.

[@VWJawbreaker]

On my new build I found that the engine runs cooler and better with 10w30 vs everyone saying to run 20w50. I just switched from VR1 10w30 to full synthetic 10w30 with zinc additive and my temps dropped approx 10-15 degrees thus far. I’m going to hold off installing the oil cooler for now.... Just some food for thought from this way. Good vid man.

[@JWClassicVW]

Yes sir, 10W30 all the way... less resistance than 20W50. Thanks for being here brother!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

JW Classic VW all depends on pressure really.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

I am glad you use the VR1 its not just VWs that lost lifter-cams lobes. In the 60s-70s-80s-90s never seen that happen , just on motors with real high miles on them ? I use the 20-50 VR1

[@JWClassicVW]

VR1 is the way to go!! Thanks for being here Jimmy!!

[@Mikefngarage]

switched to castrol many years ago and found it to be much better. VR1 breaks down in the air cooled engine. Castrol and kendal dont. i learned this from trying it many years ago from a recommendation. After same mile oil change VR1 came out like water and castrol came out dirty but just at the same viscosity as when I put it in. All the shops around here sell Kendal because of those reasons learned in the 80s.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

@@Mikefngarage I will try to find it ( Kendall ) but I do not remember seeing it before. The best oil ever was back in the 80s Exxon Super flow 20-50 . when I started using it I noticed that the motor lasted 15-20 thousand more miles. It would not loose the thrust as fast.

[@kflyer44]

The fitting with the thread tape bottomed out because it wasn't a tapered thread. That fitting needs and aluminum or copper washer. It's gonna leak at some point. Good video

[@JWClassicVW]

Good info thanks brother!! I'll be ordering a copper washer right away!! Thanks so much!

[@BrookShadowRC]

Oh how many times have I made a mess changing the oil?!? LOL Glad to see I am not the only one that makes a mess. Also, I run Castrol 20/50 as per my engine builders recommendation.

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... yup this is how things are done. 😄😁😆

[@robertocalderon1796]

OMG the flying oil filter had me ducking out of the way.

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... me too!! Thanks for being here brother!!

[@terryfleming7084]

I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one that can make a mess changing oil.😂 I run 10/30 Mobil1. But mine is a water cooled Beetle.

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol.. Yeah the battle field was dirty for sure!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Ouch, you got oil in my eye! 😂

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... hold on... eye wash station on the way!

[@gutshotgriz3936]

Hey J. You were in fast forward, but I don’t believe I saw you put any teflon tape on that last hose connection. If it still leaks, that might be your culprit, but I hope you got it sorted out. Not to pick on ya, but I also didn’t see you put a new crush washer on your drain plug. Used to buy ‘em by the dozen. But I really enjoyed this vid...all the satisfaction of getting the work done without takin’ an oil bath...sweet! BTW, nice distance in that oil filter!

[@JWClassicVW]

Hey brother thanks for the comment! That connection is a 37 Degree no tape needed. As for the oil pan that is an o-ring there... but it's a good idea to run a crush washer, that will probably go on next. Lol... yeah that filter went YARD!!! Lol

[@65vwbug87]

Just a heads up, I put tape around my vise clamps to prevent any scratches on parts. :) still holds everything in place well.

[@JWClassicVW]

Yeah I finally got some of those soft jaws that help in protecting fittings.

[@superteacherk]

Will you share how to wire the inline thermostatic switch? Thanks

[@stevenmcgillivray9283]

Wouldn't it be more effective to use atype 4 oil cooler using Gene Berg parts inside a Doghouse shroud? Less space used, and low chance of leakage.

[@gustavopadilla9176]

I use 10 w 40 on my 40hp engine, great video

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanks brother!! Used 10w 40 in a stock 1600 I had forever.

[@billbly1691]

Great video

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanks Bill!!

[@Interloper111]

Great info 👍 Thank you!!

[@JWClassicVW]

No problem 👍 glad you liked the video!

[@Interloper111]

@@JWClassicVW building a 63 ragtop baja all info is appreciated for sure!!

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great video man. That oil filter wanted out of there LoL. I use VR1 10w30

[@JWClassicVW]

LOL... oh yeah that filter wanted to fly! Yup I'm getting ready to do an oil change and will be going back to 10w 30.

[@marktumlin4418]

I would use yellow Teflon tape on those kind of fittings because you’re dealing with oil it holds up better than the white Teflon tape😎

[@JWClassicVW]

You are correct, I actually ended up using red loctite, that stuff works like a champ.

[@gregcueva8631]

Can you please tell me how you wired up your temperature sensor. Thank you

[@JWClassicVW]

Wiring of the sensor is simple, you have the sending unit and the gauge. With my set up the gauge has a 12v power, ground and signal wire from the sender.

[@robertg.blodgett7919]

JW: oil cooler position..location..? Questionable: the place where I'm seeing is: Road-dirt from off the tire..attaching to fan & oil-cooler it self.. especially mud when you hit mud puddles I'm assuming you don't drive the car in the rain.. looks like you just drive that one for pleasure that's probably why you got other cars that are there to use..I only assume that the reason you put the oil cooler there was that the hoses would be much shorter an easier to work on..well, I hav'n't put in my remote oil cooler yet../ except I did hand fabricate my original oil stock-cooler (for Bus/Porsche oil cooler that has 10 rows instead of original eight.. that meant opening-up the dog cooler about an inch can I use rivets ( no welder equipment or experience ) and JB Weld in order to seal it.. it fits in there real snug and I didn't even have to beat the firewall back .& still got a half an inch clearance between the firewall in the oil cooler & still uses the same equipment for the little door that goes down through the back plate on the engine so the heat comes out & still use use original spring lovers and fins equipment.. with thermostat.. I get about 20% more cooling capacity and it still looks stock.. so now I want to put in a remote oil cooler like yours..I think I'm going to install it maybe ( in front of the transmission just underneath the rear seat I'm thinking about using corrugated stainless steel for the tubing.. I need something that's really flexible and strong.. because Volkswagens do a lot of movement & vibration.. see I want the oil to go through the filter.. but I don't want the oil cooler fan running all the time and I don't want the oil running through the through the cooler when the engine is cold and it's cold outside.. like if I my driving in snowy areas.. maybe some kind of check valve that opens at se-205°F ~ 245°F & Fan on an electric thermostat..starts at 195°F ~ "starts a Red Flashing light at 265°F" and above for time to put-over and just let the motor cool off.. anyways that's just some ideas I have Jason..(critter).

[@JWClassicVW]

Lots of good info there man, I've also seen people use the wider oil cooler in the original doghouse location. I don't have my oil cooler located under the fender anymore, check my more recent videos for the new location I came up with. Surprised you haven't watched them yet... lol. Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZvaaX-Xg9-Fi7M Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6q2knWleLqcj7s

[@harryloibl5183]

Jason is there any difference in the single plate gear box bug to the duel plate thanks buddy

[@JWClassicVW]

I'm not sure what your asking brother? "Single plate gear box"

[@harryloibl5183]

Ok yeah I think as a hobbiest we are not always in the know of terminology. Some I think are the later bug gearbox that have only one plate that unbolts on the side through where the drive shaft goes to the vc joint and the other side has now become moulded as part of the box and the other box has both side plates ,is what I call them , do unbolt where the driveshafts go through and wondering if there are any internal changes thanks Jason 😊

[@crow_sgv_22]

Where did you get that fan mount and also are you running the filter that is attached to the header bolts? I'm pretty much copying everything ur doing lol

[@JWClassicVW]

That is from Coolrydes Customs... and yes with an external filter.

[@colbyharris7681]

Was a remote oil cooler necessary? I have a 2275 built and I’m wondering if I need to add one.

[@JWClassicVW]

Down here in Texas its added insurance for sure. I built the engine with the cooler as part of the build so I never ran it without one. My engine has never ran hot.

[@65vwbug87]

How do you like the black braided lines? are they trust worthy compared to the regular rubber?

[@JWClassicVW]

Never had any issue with them... worked really good.

[@65vwbug87]

@@JWClassicVW cool thank you.

[@65vwbug87]

@@JWClassicVW which ones do you recommend? I think I saw some on amazon.

[@JWClassicVW]

I have used Evil Energy products from the beginning with both fuel and oil and have had no issues. 6AN Starter kit (Fuel): amzn.to/3ftjxX8 6AN Larger kit (Fuel): amzn.to/37jx0MN 8AN Starter kit (Fuel/Oil): amzn.to/37hadRK 8AN Larger kit (Fuel/Oil): amzn.to/3s5LvO1

[@65vwbug87]

@@JWClassicVW got it, thanks.

[@jonsaleen]

can you explain the mounting of the oil cooler in that location. Does gravity affect its capacity and how effective it is

[@JWClassicVW]

Gravity affects it in only one way that I found and that was by giving you a false reading on your dipstick. If you check after the car has been sitting for awhile engine not running it will seem like the oil is overfilled as the oil cooler drains back into the sump. So you need to check your oil level with the engine running to get an accurate level. One of the reasons I relocated to the torsion mount location.

[@jonsaleen]

@@JWClassicVW Appreciate your response and Nuff Respect Bossie ! I do learn a lot from you, I am in Jamaica and I must keep up with the progress. I am learning - Bless

[@MrBoi-nt8ih]

Hey Jason, great job on the oil cooler. I wanted to ask you. Where did you buy your oil filter kit?

[@JWClassicVW]

Check the video description brother... I would add the hanging bracket that bolts to the head, but I had to modify the crap out of it.

[@tomdudak2063]

Would like to see your oil filter setup on your engine, I have the same problem on locating the oil filter when the 2 carb engine goes in. I run VR1 20/50 as well. Great video.

[@One_High_Guy_420]

Has water on that fan ever been a problem? I'm getting ready to mount mine

[@JWClassicVW]

Never had an issue with water hitting the cooler when I had mine mounted there under the fender. Of course I really didn't spend much time in bad weather.

[@gmd1417]

You are running 10w 30 in winter in Texas, what oil do you run in summer. when temperatures in Houston get over 100 degress?

[@JWClassicVW]

During super hot days I normally dont run her until night time. 20w-50 during the summer though.

[@colbyharris7681]

Did you have to cut up the tins and add spacers for the doghouse to fit it on your 2276?

[@JWClassicVW]

Nope, the only tins that required cutting were the Industrial tins I made.

[@adammartin9701]

Is it alright to use 20. 50 vr1 oil

[@JWClassicVW]

Nothing wrong with running it in a warmer climate like here in Houston during the summer. VR1 also has a Zinc additive that I like. During the cooler time of year I move back to a 10w 30. For new engines still breaking in I would stick with a 10w 30. Never had oil pressure issues or overheating problems but oil is only one factor in that equation.

[@DeteccionDeportivaK9]

WTF? LOL I jump away from that flying oil filter.

[@JWClassicVW]

Gotta be quick! Lol

[@colbyharris7681]

Hey brotha. What size exhaust did you go with and why? Thanks fam 🤟👍

[@JWClassicVW]

1 5/8 From AA Performance, that's the size that flows right for my engine size.

[@theslamer67]

what did you move it ??

[@JWClassicVW]

It has been moved, ended up not liking the under fender location.

[@Maketsu_81]

What size engine?

[@JWClassicVW]

That engine was a 2276

[@LaverneDefaziox]

What distributor is that?

[@JWClassicVW]

Magnaspark 2 from CB Performance

[@jdmeaux]

That's just what I needed. I still use that greasy kid stuff in my hair. Moe

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... need to change that hair oil. 😂🙂🙃

[@DasLuftVolks]

When it starts to leak again next time use red lock tite and dont over torque the fittings

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... right... and when your engine blows... lol

[@charlestait5303]

Don’t like where you Jack it up from! Jack from the “horseshoe” (both wheels at once) and no damage to engine!

[@JWClassicVW]

Yup... I'm going to keep jacking it up from where I've been doing it for year.... sometimes I'll hit the head and sometimes not. There will be no damage to the engine from where I jack... but I appreciate your suggestion and observations.

[@Mikefngarage]

Lesson learned many years ago..... I NEVER USE VALVOLINE RACING OIL. it breaks down too fast in a air cooled engine. cant handle engine temps. ONLY USE KENDALL or CASTROL. they do not break down. Valvoline has too high amounts of detergents and breaks down to watery non lubricating mess. Try castrol or kendall. after 2000 miles valvoline will have lost viscosity kendal and castrol will come out same viscosity as when you put it in with the excessive engine oil temps of vw.

[@JWClassicVW]

I'll defiantly keep an eye on it brother, my dad has always ran Castrol GTX 10W-30... Maybe run it with a zinc add in. Thanks for the info man!!

[@Koloherides]

I would flip that oil cooler 180 degrees

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... yup i just changed to a total different design of my own. 👍😎👍

[@flemcadiddlehopper]

Had to stop watching as you are sealing 2 unions with teflon tape that are not pipe thread. Meaning they do not seal on the threads. You need copper washers or crush washers seals. This why DIYers fail...poor advise.

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanks for the comment... but I did figure it out. Relocated my oil cooler and now have it all working beautifully no issues at all. So the DIY guy has figured it out! 😜