Setting Flywheel End Play On A VW Beetle Type 1 Engine

[@TinaMarieBarnard]

I just replaced the fly wheel on on my Jeep! Awesome video man!

[@1fastbuggy502]

If you use a Gene Berg gland nut 400 FT Lbs . CB and the others 300 Ft Lbs .

[@madmanvdubjunkie5991]

Yes definitely right around 300 that's what I do. I love building these things.

[@VitosFix]

Me too! Not too much to them!

[@bryanayers6104]

No need to grease the face of the seal - putting grease there attracts dirt. Grease only the seal inner lip portion where seal rides on flywheel.

[@erikrezlman7900]

What happens if I really don’t have any end play? Seems like the flywheel is tight to crack and no, zero, movement. Thanks

[@VitosFix]

Please make sure you are checking the play with a dial indicator like the one below. If you are within specs (0.003 - 0.005 inch), then I would say you are good to go. Just make sure you are pulling the flywheel all the way back, reset the dial indicator, then push it all the way forward. More play than allowed will not end well. amzn.to/3yxqPmN

[@snowflake9705]

What's type of lube you've used? tnx

[@VitosFix]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/foeuYoZplJ1qjqs Here are all the lubes I’ve used. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

[@VitosFix]

Let me know if you’ve got any more questions!

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

How much end play did you end up with?

[@VitosFix]

0.004

[@carguytroy]

What heads did you opt for? Starting my engine for our Karmann Ghia shortly and having a hard time deciding.

[@VitosFix]

1672d Panchito 044™ (40 x 35.5) 90.5/92 Bore (each) w/Dual Hi-Rev Spring Upgrade The link is on this video on the description. I’m not sure why, but I can’t find the ones on CB Performance that I bought. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rZq3loetmje68 I guess it just depends on what you’re wanting to do. These heads are going to rock compared to the stock application, but may not be the best if you’re wanting to get the most miles out of a daily driver. The bigger intake/exhaust valves will boost the performance, along with the dual springs. Also depends on how much you want to spend. These were about $320 each. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@Sergiotunes1976]

aqui no Brasil deixamos com 0;04 centezimos de folga..ok

[@VitosFix]

¡increíble! ¡gracias!

[@stevensmith3560]

did not seat seal fully , common mistake I made first time , how long did it take to start pouring oil ?

[@VitosFix]

I never had issues with leaking. Seal is seated and where it needed to be. Thanks for the input.

[@timavery7984]

Put a little red lock tite on the flywheel threads too.

[@terrimcmillan8644]

I love you ❣️

[@barryreynard4418]

Use the right tool

[@VitosFix]

Which tool are talking about?

[@Sergiotunes1976]

1.6 cc?

[@VitosFix]

1776cc

[@Sergiotunes1976]

@@VitosFix aqui no Brasil chegamos a 2.3 mais turbo 1.5 BAR de preção..alcool

[@VitosFix]

isso é muito legal!

[@williamstephens7999]

Aren't you supposed to set the end play before you install the pistons

[@VitosFix]

I see no difference, this is something you could do on a engine that’s already been running and needs the end play fixed. I wouldn’t take the engine apart and pistons out just to fix the end play.

[@soggz4246]

@@VitosFix I concur.

[@timavery7984]

Too much torque -go with 240. Robert Bentley manuals are the best and have the original VW factory specs.

[@michaelnagy4603]

253 lbs is the number

[@VitosFix]

Many references say different things. Thanks for the info.

[@barryreynard4418]

Driving it in with a hammer will ruin it