Setting up a Fresh Oil Breather on the Bug!

[@vincentwitteveen256]

if oil is coming up the filler neck, I would first check to see if the deflector plate below the alternator stand is (properly) installed…. When I bought my beetle, many things were missing including the deflector plate. No issues once installed!

[@Tanner731]

I got excited thinking it was two videos in one day! I like the heatshrink on the hose clamps it looks really clean

[@VWLifeVW]

you need a step up drill big, way easier than a bunch of regular bits. good video!

[@2008acuratls]

You’re an amazing young man!! Such patience

[@toolone1]

Love the heat shrink around the hose clamps trick!!!! Thank you

[@tecate9408]

Bug looks rad on the all terrains. I had a 59 a long time ago on those with a new 1641, recarros, and an alpine lol! I was so happy with that car but ended up rolling it years later when I moved to Hawaii. Hung on to a 66 for a while after. Now rolling a slammed 62, but miss the class 11 look

[@bajalarry8738]

Nice job bro I recommend replacing the Empi sponge with green dish washing pad (Old School baja Racing secret) the Empi sponge clogs up and stops breathing again

[@amezcarl]

Could you tell us exactly what kind of green dishwashing pad? I would appreciate it.

[@bajalarry8738]

@@amezcarl Scotch- Brite Heavy Duty scour pad 3pac

[@amezcarl]

@@bajalarry8738 Thank u bro! your info is really appreciated!! so, the "Industrial Strength" ones are just too porous? What happens if I use those ones? It´ll not work properly either?. Anyway, I'll get the ones you said. But wait, those ones are a bit thin, Do I have to stock them inside the breather? or just one inside is enough?

[@bajalarry8738]

@@amezcarl I used two with a metal mesh towards the top worked grate and I cleaned them after every race 👍🏽 and I cut them down to size

[@amezcarl]

@@bajalarry8738 How long would you say they can last with normal use in a not racing VW? I think the EMPI breather has a metal mesh on its own, I guess I could use it the same way u use yours.

[@martinharris5017]

Did it fix the issue? I would be surprised as your issue is more likely to be either a cooling issue or a timing issue. Crank case pressure is only really an issue on very highly tuned engines and results in oil leaks rather than stalling and rough idling.

[@kevinhamling1963]

Im having exactly the same problem . Thanks for the detailed installation its a big help. ✌

[@djjonnybong]

This is why I run old school oil bath air housing

[@amateurinvestigator1950]

Right. I never had a problem with the stock setup. It was designed that way for a reason.

[@VWLifeVW]

if it's still stalling out let us know. you have a dwell meter?

[@volkswerkinbyhfifty3652]

Great job!! Appreciate your perspective on this!

[@danielleighton2553]

Are you going to convert it to 12 volts

[@beardedg500]

Did the problem got fixed??

[@toddavies1326]

It’s a nice job - but it’s not doing its job correctly. You will still have crankcase pressure. The idea is for the intake to draw the fumes/pressure (blow-by) out of the block while letting the oil drain back down the tube to the block. Venting the covers won’t help as it vents through the push rod tubes anyway. If you want an effective system - go back to stock - if you want to make it cleaner than stock - fit an in-line catch can to the stock breather tube - but make it a CLOSED circuit, no silly little filters But make sure if you do this that you check the oil level inside the can and empty accordingly. These empi kits are not doing your engine any good and is very over kill. I’m not knocking your work - but I am knocking the system. 👍

[@dieterw8471]

Exactly !

[@OKstang77]

I was wondering if a catch can would be a better option.

[@stephengaskell8506]

Hope it fixed the issue.

[@ollie1464]

How do you know if you need one of these? And how is this better than what comes on that car originally?

[@johnmottolese5078]

Did you use grommets going thru the tin to the valve covers? If so where did you get them?

[@termike55]

breathers good--won't fix blow by from rings

[@peterboussounis6237]

Great info but you really need to invest in some flood lights. It just makes it v hard to see in the dark.

[@stafords]

nice job!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

If it is stalling, first see what idle jet your using, 55? Also check for vac leaks first also! Nice video though!!

[@williemickbillie]

It’s a Crankcase breather not an oil breather. It’s for crankcase pressure nothing to do with oil, it just happens to have oil in the air

[@soggz4246]

Did it solve your problems?

[@ntostie2694]

shes breathin!

[@larrywoodruff7530]

I've got a 69 that has sat in my garage for 20 years, I'll probably run into all kinds of problems if I try to put it back on the road, not looking forward to it.

[@davidwhocares3293]

embrace the project Larry, you will be amazed at howmuch you like working on your bug again, and imagine all the smiles you will have when you get it back on the road !!

[@chaz9metal]

Please tell me that cold one was for me

[@campervanbug7658]

Timing and fuel mixture, a build up of oil pressure will make a funny seal sounds like the animal, it's the crank case pressure excaping past you seals, bug farts😐

[@simonavbelj5030]

Where did you buy the Empi breather box kit?

[@larrypage3715]

we want a spring plate notch video.... aka rear lift with more travel... and good cheap mod is a better air filter.. lol and then a 2 to 3in Peace of hose on ur carb float vent....... so ur carb dont flood out on bumps...... get rid of that vacuum advance distributor.....and that pos oil filler/crank case breather... theu suck dust/dirt from the bottom...

How it works the oil breather?

[@bilbobaggins1000]

This one time, at band camp....

[@joshball7641]

nice lighter skills

[@MicahGallant]

blow by.

[@Procooktip]

I miss my 64. I do like my 69 though.

[@martitinkovich4489]

actually....