REMOVE a CLASSIC VW BEETLE ENGINE in LESS THAN 10 MINUTES - THE EASY WAY!!

[@lemere]

I once saw a technician change the clutch on a Beetle in 7.3 minutes. It was a demonstration in the Wolfsburg factory for dealers. 1966. He did not even seem to rush! Impressive

[@dog01b52]

When I was rebuilding VW Beetles to put my way through college. I was able to remove the mostly 40 horse engines in 10 minutes or less. I would put on Peter Frampton - "Do you feel like we Do" song as a timer. I used a four jack stands and one floor jack. Never had to move the distributor. I used a bolt that fit in the gas line hose and clamped it. Yes, laughed because I was thinking he for the heater connections. Brought memories back.

[@SpanishWorld-zu2nm]

So, you don't need to touch the distributer to remove the engine? I would prefer not to if it's not necessary.

[@dog01b52]

@@SpanishWorld-zu2nm My VW's were also in the 60s model, normally 1964 built later in the year, not a 1964 built with 1963 left-over parts. The distributor was the larger cap version with a thin vacuum advanced. Where in the video the distributor is what they call a .009 and has a larger vacuum advanced. But I still didn't have to move or remove the distributor, even on my 72 I had. You can mark the distributor, but there are alignment marks also for Top Dead Center if you turn it. I removed the cooling hoses, wiring and engine tin like in the video. Now, I did remove later on the muffler part first only to make more room and easier to remove the engine, but that adds time in removing it. Well worth doing that, I think. Then I wiggled the engine out away from the transmission shaft and lowed the engine down. Now, I had already placed my jack stands higher in the rear of the car and lower on the front end. That way, I was already to slide it sideways between the wheel and fender to get it out from under the car.

[@christophresmerowski1824]

It's 2:45 in the morning and I came across your effort. Oh Man - fantastic video. Learned driving in a 1960's Beetle in the streets of Berlin, Germany. We had two of them in the family, reliable with zero problems and almost zero heat - but a little vase on the dashboard. Extremely funny when you think about it. We young guys floored it on the Autobahn ... purely hillarious. All these funny memories got revived by your video. I'm in my 70's now but recently sitting down in one of these Beetles felt like slipping into an old, well worn, comfortable shoe. Thanks for your video. Good Luck in all you do.

[@paulcostinett886]

Awesome. Every "what the?" and "who the F..." is what I experience working on my 68. I've not dropped the engine yet but will now. Thanks for a great walkthrough.

[@PaulHarris-sl1ct]

I had a '63 camper. Didn't even need jacks. There's a body panel held in with 4 bolts and the rear bumper likewise. Slide a milk crate under the engine and slide it out 15 minutes. Gapping the valves was easier with the engine out so for regular tune ups out came the engine. I would often do this at the coin car wash and clean the engine too. Per John Muir I used a #2 pencil to plug the fuel line.

[@jdblack9703]

You have just filmed the story of my life! I am about to help my son pull the engine from his 1972 Beetle. I did it several times decades ago when I had a van and a Karman Ghia. BTW I owned a mid 1960s Mini in England in the 1970s. Mine had the smaller engine. I think it was less than 1000cc. It still had plenty of power for me. It was white with red interior. It was a great car. For some unknown reason the ladies loved it, some kind of magic spell.

[@nturner6760]

Awesome video thanks for the knowledge me and my 10 year old are going to pick up our first bug for a father son project please keep the content coming

[@wickedwerks]

Hell yeah! Thanks for watching, happy to help!

[@pauljanssen7594]

At the shop we used to have a contest what's the floor Jack Jack in the car up in less than 14 to 15 minutes that was in or out. Flanigan's in Belmont was the best machine shop to get a VW engine rebuilt or any other machine work.

[@JCSmythe]

The record for a VW beetle engine pull is 1 min. 4 sec. A driving, running beetle, remove engine, pull 1 meter away from vehicle, reinstall and drive away

[@karlpeterson9334]

wow, a new record.

[@harryharker9564]

This reminds me of when my Dad helped me take out a beetle engine for the first time 45 yrs ago and what fun we had getting the motor out took far longer than this.

[@Will_14_years_ago]

This guy is real and hilarious. Im subscribing. And then walking outside and pulling a 1600 out of a 71 super beetle and putting it in my 10 dollar close to as ruat free as ive seen 66 bug that had no engine and giving it a new heart

[@wickedwerks]

@@Will_14_years_ago thanks for watching! Good luck, don’t forget the heater cables 😂

[@thecuss6817]

Good video. I've R&R'd about 100 VW engines, and Taylor hits the mark here. I don't jack up the front though, and use just one floor jack.

[@vwkaferman]

When I was 14 came home from school. Dad said I have a choir for you. Take the engine out of the Thing. I thought he was gonna say go pick up dog shit from our Rottweilers. Idiot guide in hand, had the engine on the ground within an hour. One of my best Dad memories working on car with my Dad. Dad rebuilt the motor on the work bench and I learned to drive with that ‘74 Thing.

[@daviddavidson4594]

tx so much. i'm new to VW. just got a KG Cabrio and i am looking at a parts car i was going to strip. started watching videos to see if this is within my skill level. i'm absolutely going to try it now. thanks so much for shooting these videos.

[@wickedwerks]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching, good luck with your Ghia!

[@dashriprock2916]

Simple basic transportation. If I was starting out I would much rather drive an old bug than mortgage my life away on payments and insurance. Those are fantastic engines , transmissions are good too.

[@GaryLaaks1]

Thanks. Was a great help. Engine out in 20 minutes. Jacking the back up was more of a mission than anything else LOL.

[@celtisafricana4984]

Fukkit! I miss the simplicity of aircooled VWs. Often used to drop the motor onto my thighs and just crawl it out. Bloody engine is light enough that you can literally pick it up and move it around on your own after that. Nowadays it takes 15 minutes just to reach the spark p,ugs

[@tillross4078]

Have a 64 and 73 , taking the motor from the 4 going to the 3 , Thanks for the wrench line up 👍🚶🏃🏃

[@marktyler8243]

Love this. Fuel line through the body is the winner move. I know why I love bus engine removal sooo much more than bug.

[@MrRainCountry]

Nice! Like the magnetic parts container. My dad gave me a mint 69 Beetle that needs love. One thin is he had someone re-do the motor and paint. The motor guy took off the rubber seals around the motor so it looks like I need to wrestle getting my motor out to install new rubber seals! Thanks for the video.

[@wickedwerks]

You’re welcome! Good luck!

[@johnrideout7124]

Years ago in Australia I was told the record for removing a Beetle engine was just over 4 minutes. In a competition. Having had to take out my own, I cut holes behind the back seat to undo the top 2 bolts, and cut out the rear panel so I needn't lift the car up. And from a standing start, there was no way in the world could I get it out in 10 minutes. So can only conclude that those who did, must have had help. The clutch-cable alone would use up 2 minutes. Never mind the 4 engine bolts.!

[@julianroberts7116]

I did this the other day, but the bolt that goes through the starter just span round and round. I obviously have an aftermarket starter without the little catch that holds the bolt head still. That turned it onto a 2 man job. My exhaust pipe came off in my hands when I pulled it also! Hahaha! BTW I've never had to move the dizzy when removing an engine.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

Yeah. They're that simple. I had a few Bugs and one Bus back in the 70's as a kid. I dropped the engines out of Bugs in about 14 minutes. The bus in 12. It only takes one jack for the Bus. You just undo the undoable bits like the Bug, support the engine, then push the bus forward a couple inches, using small jack adjustments to keep the threads from getting mauled till it clears the four bolts. After that , pull the engine straight back and out. Ridiculously good memories with that Bus. Too bad you can't restore a Type 1 or 2 VW anymore with just chump change.

[@doalaboo7090]

Brings back lotsa memories. Id git it out , stripped to block in 2 hours. Almost like u did cept i only had one jack . Lotsa blosks and stands. Miss my vws. Had 2 cars 3 motors. Always a spare.

[@rochareels]

Great video. Need to replace the clutch on my ‘68 beetle. Hope all goes well.

[@richardwarren7492]

VW flat rate from those years? 1Time unit or 6 minutes.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Nice job 👍. Things never go as planned LoL... Thanks for sharing.

[@garypannone7755]

Actually the two top mounting studs are Bolts and not Studs. For the Rt. side the starter needs to be removed to get a wrench on the other end.

[@VWJawbreaker]

No clue what took you so long 😂 Good detailed video once again.

[@davidgrisez]

Now that the engine is removed from the Volkswagen Beetle the clutch assembly can be replaced with a new clutch.

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Hi. Great video….Just wondering 🤔. I just bought an old VW engine from an auction. My truck uses too much gas and I’m kinda cheap anyway. Do you think I could fit it in the back of my 05 Malibu with the Seat out. ???

[@wickedwerks]

@@inthelandofmilkandhoney457 take the shroud, intake and exhaust off and you should be able to fit it in the trunk

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

@@wickedwerks it’s worth a try. Thanks bro. 🙂

[@pawleymediaconsultantsllc5]

You cut the part out where you literally dropped the motor. Mine got hung up t0o, and as I continued to lower the jack, it dropped at least 8 inches. ALSO, you did not show the part where you tilted the motor backwards and skidded it out on its rear heater boxes scarring the garage floor 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnrideout7124]

As a further thought. Anyone saying they can remove a beetle engine in ten minutes or so. Set up the situation for it to be filmed. So we can all see and learn how to do the same. Without help of course.! This, I have to see.!

[@WolfgangMinneapolis]

I havent done this in twenty years, I can hardly wait! 😂

[@Yeti.1669]

Perfect man , How much different would it be for an AutoStick 1970 beetle ? Been having so many issues getting to the point where I want to do alot to the motor plus do new tins. Any info would be appreciated !

[@wickedwerks]

There’s a few more things to disconnect; take lots of pictures! You’ll also have to remove the inspection cover from the bottom of the bellhousing and unbolt the flex plate from the torque converter. I think it’s four bolts? Little ones that an odd thread as I recall. I’ve only done one and it’s been a long time. It’s not too much different, there’s just a few more things to deal with.

[@jamesquintana9137]

Hi Taylor, where can i purchase one of those hose clamps from?

[@wickedwerks]

@@jamesquintana9137 I believe that sell them at harbor freight; they may look a little different but it’s the same basic design.

[@jamesquintana9137]

Sounds good. Thank you!

[@thistime4you]

Pull, plug fuel line, disconnect throttle cable, remove wire harness and undo 4 fasteners to the frame. Actually the top 2 should be nuts with special bolts. A 5 minute job, tops.

[@Rottingboards]

A year ago? How did I miss this video. Well...better late than never. 😆

[@DavidParker-gw3zx]

Looks like it will be much tougher to get it back in

[@hosocat1410]

Thanks! I thought i was the only one who struggled with it!!😅😅 Did you by chance make another video showing reinstall?

[@wickedwerks]

I have not. I ended up having to build a motor for this car and unfortunately it’s taken awhile. I am actually, right this moment, getting ready to break the new motor in.

[@bongtaokekjoong3970]

I just got a 74 superbeetle motor shake like hell, is there a motor mount for this and where.? Thank you

[@wickedwerks]

Yes, they’re actually the transmission mounts. There’s two of them bolted to the bellhousing. You have to support the transmission and remove the cradle the mounts are bolted to from the chassis.

[@simonwallis1517]

Doing this tomorrow. I'm not gonna worry about it now lol

[@wickedwerks]

@@simonwallis1517 good luck! It’s super easy after watching someone else struggle 😂

[@steveaudet8217]

Love your humor

[@karlpeterson9334]

Now you know why you jack up the REAR of the car before detaching the engine. In VW meets contests they had an engine out in under 3 minutes, nothing broken either.

[@friendlypiranha774]

My buddies used to drop the engine into a wheelbarrow that had been pushed under the Beetle 🤣

[@doodlespachesco7306]

Excellent job 👍

[@davidkahl1450]

The scratch in window try jewelers rouge a paste made of diamonds let me knoww if it works for you good going mustie

[@worms1]

great vid thanks bro

[@VENOM-mi6je]

2 of them in my shop now

[@rockvillemike6062]

Back in the 70's when I used to do this, I would just put two tires under the transaxle and the body and it was high enough to remove the engine. For about15 to 20 years all I drove were beetles. Now knowing what I know about what junk they are, I would never ride, or allow a loved one to ride in one of these suicide machines. Just saying from experience.....................'mike

[@brilog69]

A good video for 5150mxVW

[@rose415]

Ty

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you.

[@mikesuch9021]

5 minutes when they're converted to a Baja bug.

[@richard1525]

Nice channel

[@RoySolomon-qq5uz]

thanks

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Awesome!

[@mardoperero]

🙌

[@misscrabstick]

Uhuh, easy on a nice not corroded beetle, it's not the same story on one from a damp and salty environment.

[@vincentmcdonnell7986]

Ok

[@DannyMostarac-zn6wd]

10 minit surgury

[@biviozlebi3551]

To complicaded

[@dannymostarac1799]

10 minute car😊

[@randybitonio6964]

😂😂😂

[@jimmyjames6267]

I've been into VWs since 1980, you guy's now days have no respect for these little cars, go work on other cars and stay away from VWs please!

[@matthewchambers3584]

Has anyone worked out how to make the top left hand engine bolt (not starter motor) easier to work with! Its the worse part of the job! Good work, never done a beetle engine in 20 minutes, splitscreen vans now that's a 20 minute job!

[@eadamrob1221]

Are you always this sarcastic with every car you work on??? If so, you probably need to find another line of work...I had to quit after about 6-7 minutes of your griping.

[@wickedwerks]

I’m sorry my sarcasm was a bit strong. Try some of my other videos and see what you think.

[@joebruno2675]

@@wickedwerks I like your honesty in the video. It looks like hard work and a pain in the ass. I wish it did not have to come out for so many things on some models.

[@marcossaenz2169]

Liked the video. Can you tell me where you placed the jack under the body so it doesn’t bend the floor panel. Is it right under the middle panel where the fuel line and shifter shaft is?

[@fourwallsphoto]

Don’t stop with the sarcasm and humor. It’s the best part. Shows you’re honest about the struggle. Loved this. Gives me hope!

[@fourwallsphoto]

@@marcossaenz2169I’d also like to know that