Repairing The VW Camper Van's Engine! | Episode 1

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Dominic Chinea

Dominic Chinea

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@peterhofmann8292
@peterhofmann8292 5 ай бұрын
Honest John comes to the rescue👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏and to be fair now you know about the shims😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@malcolmdastur4411
@malcolmdastur4411 3 ай бұрын
Hey Dom, I've watched you alot on The Repair Shop. Unlike The Repair Shop this video actually showed how the repair was done. I'm a VW fan and I've just bought a T2 VW camper. I'm going to first rebuild the engine & gearbox. Thank you for showing the mistake with the shims, that was so informitive and I will make sure to take my time and do the rebuild correctly. Oh by the way, I'm an expat from the UK and now reside in Manitoba, Canada. Thanks again Dom, hope you have alot of fun driving your VW van.
@DanTheManIOM
@DanTheManIOM 2 жыл бұрын
There is another Italian John, and he works mostly on Vanagons. I am sure you would like his channel. I see you have the same luck as I do when you put your best man on the job ! I have one driving split, 1967 sundial camper. 8 min to pull the engine is good. Looking forward to more split window bus adventures...
@Kamikaze3557
@Kamikaze3557 Жыл бұрын
Happy to have found your channel. From the Repair Shop.
@iamalittlepepper
@iamalittlepepper 2 жыл бұрын
It is so nice to have a friend like Honest Jon!
@R.Craig.Collins
@R.Craig.Collins 2 жыл бұрын
28:00 minutes in, it looks that perhaps a brake light is out... but your new 'old' paint job looks great. Looking forward to the Porsche
@TheXeroid
@TheXeroid 2 жыл бұрын
John is a good friend. You reap what you sow!
@Danni-5
@Danni-5 2 жыл бұрын
Looking great mate, bumpers and wheels have transformed it. Looks like you have a blown brake light. Dan
@keefbrown
@keefbrown 2 жыл бұрын
Saved me typing it.. lol
@bobnorman4730
@bobnorman4730 2 жыл бұрын
8 minutes! Not bad at all. John is a good friend, a blessing to have for sure.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
He is the best!
@richardphillips4198
@richardphillips4198 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! But your drivers side brake light is out 😉 you don’t want any reasons to be pulled over. Keep up the great work, love your videos, as does my 2yr old daughter who is also asking to watch Dom! 👍🏻
@johnsholian4318
@johnsholian4318 2 жыл бұрын
Mission creep is all too familiar. I picked up an MGB GT that had sat in a garage for 34 years. After going through the necessary steps to assess the condition of the engine, the engine and gearbox had to come out to fix the clutch. Besides all of the new gaskets, seals, hoses, etc. that got replaced, maybe I’ll paint the engine while it’s out which led to cleaning and painting the engine bay, which led to removing the heater box and refurbishing that while access was good. Then it needed another gear so in goes an overdrive gearbox. The good news is it’s running and driving great and so is your bus. Now, get on that 356 and do the same for it. Can’t wait. Well done Dom and Honest John!
@lesleysmith5623
@lesleysmith5623 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, a great friend and ... your tool book's on the way ! Happy days !
@sarto7bellys
@sarto7bellys 2 жыл бұрын
Only come across this by chance, as soon as you appeared I thought I know him, I think you do a really good job in your restoration work on the telly and you're into VW's, you have a new subscriber.
@paulvernon9600
@paulvernon9600 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely hubcaps Dom! Look forward to some Porsche progress.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@brendawilliams700
@brendawilliams700 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see your “it’s not a project” project up and running 😂.
@josephlwallssr6166
@josephlwallssr6166 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Check out your reverse light on the drivers side! Not on while reversing...probably an easy fix! Brake light. Thanks, I really enjoyed your video!
@philipgray9155
@philipgray9155 2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid and my kind of music again! Looking forward to next week’s 3D scan of the Porsche - woo hoo.
@maverick4177
@maverick4177 2 жыл бұрын
If only everything in life was as cool as an old Volkswagen 😊😎👍🏻👌🏻
@paulg3336
@paulg3336 2 жыл бұрын
The alignment tool is purely to align things during assembly so you can get the input shaft of the gearbox through the clutch plate into the pilot bearing when you offer up the gearbox to be bolted back on. If the clutch plate and pilot bearing are not initially aligned , the gearbox input shaft will not be able to go in. It has nothing to do with "rattles" when the engine is running. Once the assembly is bolted up , the first time the clutch is disengaged everything automatically aligns because the clutch plate floats freely on the gearbox shaft.
@GeoffRiley
@GeoffRiley 2 жыл бұрын
I can't help it… you kept reminding me of 'Not The Nine O'clock News'-"Hey Bob, have you seen Bobs torque wrench?" 😁 Lovely job and I can totally understand the 'whilst… I might as well…" feeling.
@loopflex9359
@loopflex9359 2 жыл бұрын
The joys of owning an old vw. Good work and we all learn from mistakes. Keep on dubin.🤙
@bobingram6912
@bobingram6912 2 жыл бұрын
What a mate Honest John is, top man, I could spend some time in his workshop!!!!👍👍👍 Get that brake light fixed lad🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@amazinplays7813
@amazinplays7813 2 жыл бұрын
Received your book today, very pleased with it. Congratulations
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you enjoy it
@thomasnoteboom1531
@thomasnoteboom1531 Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree, if it was original blue,that would have been very cool, but it's always good to check
@blacksquirrel4008
@blacksquirrel4008 2 жыл бұрын
“Trip down memory lane” for me, too. I remembered the size of every wrench you were picking up and that wiggle to draw it away from transmission. Those throw out bearings seem to last forever. Thank you.
@keithhoughton4308
@keithhoughton4308 2 жыл бұрын
Me in 1984.
@andybriggs4066
@andybriggs4066 2 жыл бұрын
Nice when you’ve got a mate that will drop everything to help you out honest John rocks
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
He is the best!
@noeldyne389
@noeldyne389 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Dom, the Bus looks awesome. Honest John saves the day. True old school VDUB mates working late and in the dark 🤙😎👍. Can't wait for the Porsche video
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Jon is the best!
@noeldyne389
@noeldyne389 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineasHI Dom, sent a message to you on Messenger. Have you heard of Parker Fabrication in Bournemouth ? Looks like he uses a Ranalah to make petrol tanks for Motor bikes
@HelloOJ
@HelloOJ 2 жыл бұрын
John is a legend. Well
@indi_vw
@indi_vw 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful bus! 🤙
@anthonywilson4873
@anthonywilson4873 2 жыл бұрын
Takes me back my first engine rebuild was a Moggie thousand second a VW Beatle. 40 plus years ago.
@andybriggs4066
@andybriggs4066 2 жыл бұрын
My first memory of my then new step dad was him changing the engine in our new to use camper a beer crate and a plank I thought he was a magician lol thankfully he got me into classic minis lol
@likeakite
@likeakite 2 жыл бұрын
You've got a great mate there in John !!!
@tony.b4368
@tony.b4368 2 жыл бұрын
Near side brake light out Dom 😊
@stephenrice4554
@stephenrice4554 2 жыл бұрын
Honest John deserves a treat of his own choosing . Great video 👍🇬🇧
@rickdavila8783
@rickdavila8783 2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a VW mechanic for years and I learned how to turn a wrench from him. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
@brianhull5125
@brianhull5125 2 жыл бұрын
Dom!!! I told you it’d be a project…but you said and I quote “it’s not really a project” were your famous last words 😂😂
@tonycoughlin911
@tonycoughlin911 2 жыл бұрын
Yes Dom! Great car / van content and the Speedster next... can't wait!! 💪
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Next weeks porsche episode is a good one!
@vwcoco
@vwcoco 2 жыл бұрын
Original wheels 👍 nice job on bumpers . Engine just one of those things nice help by John
@aaronledwidge6064
@aaronledwidge6064 2 жыл бұрын
Smashing episode I thoroughly enjoyed that
@michaellane9873
@michaellane9873 2 жыл бұрын
That brings back memories when changing the clutch on my old Morris minor many moon's ago.
@cameradoctor205
@cameradoctor205 2 жыл бұрын
I've dropped engines / subframes out on gravel driveways too ... the trick is to put a sheet of ply down first ! You can buy cheap ply from joinery places, as it is often used to pack around the better quality Laminate sheets they buy, the local Joiner sells the ply 'packing sheets' for a packet of choccy biscuits per sheet ;)
@briananthony4044
@briananthony4044 2 жыл бұрын
You look like the guy on The Repair Shop. Incredible bunch of people.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Haha that is me!!
@jasonking6548
@jasonking6548 11 ай бұрын
​​​Awesome vid ,awesome bus. Does Honestjon have a workshop ,contact I've got a bit of tinware come loose "cylinder deflector plate " dont want to dismantle half my engine just to fix it Keeps falling down at engine case end...​@@DominicChineas
@raydriver7300
@raydriver7300 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always, Dom 🌞
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stephenport4768
@stephenport4768 2 жыл бұрын
A proper old school early clutch the gland nut has seen better days
@richardwhatton1249
@richardwhatton1249 2 жыл бұрын
Very frustrating Dom but well done in getting it back together. John is such a good friend to be happy to help so late in the day, fingers crossed that all is now fine and I like your new colours. Kind regards, Richard.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard! Glad you like the new colours
@goodcitizen3780
@goodcitizen3780 Жыл бұрын
​@@DominicChineas This is a great video. I've never watched a video like this through to the end but this one kept me glued to it. Thank you so much
@glynharper1066
@glynharper1066 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see it back on the road, use it as much as you can Dom.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I will try!
@mazdaman1286
@mazdaman1286 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely van and great video. Please raise it up a couple of inches it would look so much better and could save your sump. Had a beetle in that was so low we could not get on the ramp !
@rickswanson3687
@rickswanson3687 2 жыл бұрын
I truly admire a person who can show their mistakes and laugh about it! Looking forward to more Porsche videos 🇨🇦
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, just trying to be honest!
@maniestrijdom7271
@maniestrijdom7271 2 жыл бұрын
Greate guy and friend to have He is a keeper!
@rogerdavis5914
@rogerdavis5914 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video as usual Dom and it highlights how tuff life could be without real friends.
@stevetowers8282
@stevetowers8282 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome bus Dom, even better withe the steel wheels back on and the patina look bumpers. you buying this inspired me to have a look around....picked up a 68 bay yesterday! thanks!!
@ian_morg
@ian_morg 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love how you painted the bumpers and then made them look worn, perfect! Oh and sort that brake light 😂😂😎👍🏻
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, let’s hope changing a bulb is straight forward!
@ian_morg
@ian_morg 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas a 10 min job I’m sure 😂😂
@jimmykucera8627
@jimmykucera8627 2 жыл бұрын
I did the clutch in my Beetle years ago on my gravel Driveway too🤓great fun trying to drag the jack with motor on it…
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Such a nightmare isn’t it!
@jimmykucera8627
@jimmykucera8627 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas I knew nothing about adding shims or aligning the clutch when putting the motor back in, but it all worked, I’m the luckiest man in the world…
@andrewallen9993
@andrewallen9993 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas Just put the jack on a bit of plywood!
@davidmanning8329
@davidmanning8329 2 жыл бұрын
Love the dak-dak, and really enjoying your resto work. Enjoy!
@dontworryidoit8798
@dontworryidoit8798 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing 🤙🏼
@f1r3t04d
@f1r3t04d 2 жыл бұрын
Dom, this really brings me back. My Dad restored VW Campervans as a hobby, and I spent many an hour running wrenches for him while he was under one vehicle or another. It is great to see someone loving these old girls as much as he did.
@craigpadley3535
@craigpadley3535 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you keep calm and smile when you drop a clanger, I'd be throwing hammer across garage followed by a plethora of unrepeatable cus words lol.
@TR4zest
@TR4zest 2 жыл бұрын
Honest John is a really good mate.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
He really is!
@johnvaluk1401
@johnvaluk1401 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dom for the video and updates. Looking forward to some Porsche time.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Porsche next week! It’s a good one
@normanbuild
@normanbuild 2 жыл бұрын
Brake light out Dom, Thanks for the video
@donreid6399
@donreid6399 2 жыл бұрын
Pulling the engine on these old buses is SO easy. I used to pull the engine out of my '71 because it was easier to change spark plugs that way. I eventually got the whole extraction down to about 45 minutes! Postscript: That guy John REALLY knows his shit when it comes to aircooled VWs. I wish I'd had him down the street from me when I had mine!
@stephenblaze4571
@stephenblaze4571 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dom great video I liked the van at your mates honest John I would something like that
@mikeparker3865
@mikeparker3865 2 жыл бұрын
great video Dom. BTW left rear tail light is out.
@glendebruyn6041
@glendebruyn6041 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Vw bus content! Great job!
@tonystamp2708
@tonystamp2708 2 жыл бұрын
A fantastic video, Dom. Cheers mate. Keep them coming. Next week's Porche video sounds like one not to miss.
@davecharlesworth8176
@davecharlesworth8176 2 жыл бұрын
Lookin good, that’s the VDub not you Dom! Lookin forward to the laser scanning. Keep up the good work. Really enjoying your site.
@russelblackwell6041
@russelblackwell6041 Жыл бұрын
Please Dom be patient this van is so worth chipping away at and fixing up wish i had it so much potential personally im not into patena look but were all different cheers
@davekeehn8388
@davekeehn8388 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Please lift it back to stock height.
@thomaspollock4274
@thomaspollock4274 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you see you back on the road. Everyone makes mistakes, not everyone learns from them. Love the van, and your vision for it! 🇨🇦
@raymondhall9666
@raymondhall9666 2 жыл бұрын
As always great video and impressed with your skills. Just noticed that only one off your brake lights is working. Great keep them coming.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you yeah I didn’t realise at the time?
@EduardoOliveira-ho3ll
@EduardoOliveira-ho3ll 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Subscribed! It really seemed that I was with you on your garage. Great video experience, and super panel! Greetings from France!
@charliekingpin8568
@charliekingpin8568 2 жыл бұрын
Just got your book today, I'v got a few tool books but this is a good one. I like the art work, the text all I can say is what a great book, well done you nailed it. Many thanks
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you so much!
@StillakidThe
@StillakidThe 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom, The usual reason for a staked flywheel bearing is the case is worn & needs thrust cutting & probably a linebore. I've seen this loads of times over many years of building & rebuilding these engines. Dont trust the endfloat readings, some of this will be the bearing in the case. bearing seizure is quite common with todays aftermarket bearing kits, being made of inferior materials to the originals. Graham, GAC.
@neilkennykenny4113
@neilkennykenny4113 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great with the original wheels, sounds amazing. The Ranalagh brand is going to look sick on the side of that van. Your book arrived today can't wait to sit by the fire and have a read.
@madmark2320
@madmark2320 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what size these steel wheels are 🤷‍♂️ 14 or 15s 🤔
@mosieurfran
@mosieurfran 2 жыл бұрын
so great content like always! love your channel so much! the bus is a life dream for me... but unaffordable for me so I dream through your video! thanks
@jacknash5733
@jacknash5733 2 жыл бұрын
A hydraulic bike / quad lift can be bought cheaply on marketplace. Good working platform! I am just doing the same to my early 63 panel van. Out with my 6v 1200cc and in with a 12v 1600cc single port.
@franciscoflores-nunez6767
@franciscoflores-nunez6767 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, those black bumpers and wheels had to go, tis now a lovely looking splitty 😎👌
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
It’s getting there! Once the roof is done, I can’t wait for the signwriting!
@67VWForever
@67VWForever 2 жыл бұрын
Well that sucks for you mate, but I'll tell you what it's a good thing you've found it now instead of driving it down the road you will be spending a little bit more money but you'll have a nice clean engine Your buddy there has a nice collection I love his blue Van but I like yours too I'll take either ..
@Jay68015
@Jay68015 2 жыл бұрын
I`m envious of John's garage
@TR4zest
@TR4zest 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dom. Your book just arrived! What a beauty. Really well done.
@DavePawson
@DavePawson 2 жыл бұрын
Despite the setback, I think you enjoyed that Dom. you’ve more patience than me!
@madmark2320
@madmark2320 2 жыл бұрын
wheels look great 👍 what size are they
@henrywelch7900
@henrywelch7900 2 жыл бұрын
It looks as though your left brake light needs replacement
@davidham6102
@davidham6102 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video mate still watching with me son in Southminster near Maldon in Essex lol from ya 1st video we haven’t missed one Love these vans I’ve got a T4 on going project lol I’ll probably tell ya about it one day but converting from van to day bus/camper van lol anyways well done mate
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support!
@seantivenan9593
@seantivenan9593 2 жыл бұрын
Eveyone needs a friend like Honest John ¬!!¬
@roygardiner4002
@roygardiner4002 2 жыл бұрын
New spigot bearing too Dom, the old one will hydraulic out with an old input shaft driven into grease.
@davehopkin9502
@davehopkin9502 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you fixed the brake light too!!!!!
@stefanobio7045
@stefanobio7045 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom...another interesting video so thank you for posting, im looking forward to watching the Porsche videos, keep up the good work. Best regards to you and your family, Stefano
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
The Porsche video next week is really interesting I hope you enjoy it
@stefanobio7045
@stefanobio7045 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas Thanks Dom im looking forward to it. Best regards, Stefano
@kevinsimpson7114
@kevinsimpson7114 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Dom. Love your work and enthusiasm - so motivational and uplifting.👍🏻👌🏻
@1967250s
@1967250s 2 жыл бұрын
Good find. I really suggest getting better lights in the garage. Can barely see what you're doing. Hope you checked the end play?
@leslieaustin151
@leslieaustin151 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Dom, but only one brake-light... you don’t want someone running into the back of that van! Les
@Qspecialman
@Qspecialman 2 жыл бұрын
Dom, we have all started a "simple repair" that goes on and on. As soon as you take things apart there are additional parts required. That is just the way it is if you want to make a good/reliable job of it. You are lucky having a make like John to help you out. One question, do you ever go home?
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes haha!
@MikeSmith-sg9pt
@MikeSmith-sg9pt 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! You also reminded me that your book is being delivered on Thursday! Looking forward to that arriving!
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Hurrah! I hope you enjoy it!
@kelvinhealey9907
@kelvinhealey9907 2 жыл бұрын
Works for me Dom
@petervass240
@petervass240 2 жыл бұрын
Dom, This took me back, I was apprenticed to a VW garage 55 years ago. When you put the new flywheel on I was saying to the video, check the end-float. I'm glad you found out in time. Looking forward to the next episode. PS. watch out for speed humps, its very low.
@highpath4776
@highpath4776 2 жыл бұрын
Fleetway Clutches will rebuild clutches for you, can be more expensive than MLP or aftermarket ones but a job done proper and keeps as much as possible if originality is important to you
@moonstarer55
@moonstarer55 2 жыл бұрын
Good work on the clutch etc with a great bud - honest John - great stuff Dom.
@dartmoormancave
@dartmoormancave 2 жыл бұрын
What a great bus! Good effort Dom....got there in the end! Keep it up! Looking forward to some progress with the Porsche.
@peterdiebel7372
@peterdiebel7372 2 жыл бұрын
Should have checked crankshaft end play, with the re& re. Shims on on behind gland nut. Cheers for across the pond. Canada , eh. .
@TheKnacklersWorkshop
@TheKnacklersWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Dom, Good news the VW is back up and running. an enjoyable video, thank you. Take care. Paul,,
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