Tearing Apart This Engine! // VW Beetle 1600 Dual Port

Refreshing the 1600 Dual Port in my '69 VW Beetle Class 11 inspired re-build.
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[@ChrisCovers78]

Watching someone completely rebuild a car is really cool. Doing comedy and educating us all at the same time, is impressive.

[@fteoOpty64]

You missed out the foxy lady part!. With a great voice at that!. Real cool.

[@packgrog]

My thoughts exactly, Chris! It's a bit like watching Ari's video rebuilding a Honda Trail 90 on the RevZilla channel. Only with more humor. Great stuff all around!

[@iainmcglynn833]

No one on earth has the patience and skills to do this car better It’s really going to be a cracker Well done Sarah 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffreyvaughn6332]

Her being gorgeous is pretty fuqin cool too.

[@packgrog]

@@jeffreyvaughn6332 I mean, that's certainly nice, especially for getting the attention initially. But without her clear knowledge, skill, and sense of humor, it would have gotten boring quickly.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Anyone who doesn’t appreciate the time and effort you put into this doesn’t deserve Ragnar.

[@slowridefpv9668]

I’m wearing my 69 beetle shirt as I’m watching this episode ;)

[@767dag]

agree

[@craigpennington1251]

Absolutely.

[@trailmonstah1892]

Nah fam. Bugs are junk

[@amibookovza3118]

Ragnar needs bigger motor

[@marinossg389]

Words can't describe how satisfying it is to watch someone work and check all the OCD boxes!!! Stellar work as always Sarah, you are killiing it!!

[@billhoward7730]

I had mentioned before that I had over 20 years working for and on VW's. One of the jobs I like the most was rebuilding air cooled engines. The second was rebuilding the front ends. The older VW's before 1966 were the king and linkpin front ends, those were a lot of fun to do. 1966 started the ball joint suspension. You are doing a great job on this build, you are bring back a lot of memories about my old VW days. Thank you. Bill

[@robertweinmann9408]

And then in 71, the super beetle went to MacPherson struts, right?

[@billhoward7730]

@@robertweinmann9408 Yes you are correct.

[@Mikefngarage]

Interesting to watch.

[@MrGodsking]

your next project is stripping a jag v12 blindfolded

[@billhoward7730]

@@MrGodsking already did that hahaha!!!!!!!

[@aproudamerican2692]

*We hope Charlie's doing well.* Hope to see him back on the videos soon.

[@SarahnTuned]

His back is not doing well unfortunately

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

@@SarahnTuned I just happen to see one of your older videos where you were baking the headlights in the oven. I think I watched it originally but it was fun to watch again. When you were testing out the lights someone was in the car and spoke for just a few seconds, sounded like Charlie.

[@NAFIGGAMING]

@@lexteakmialoki5544 lol that one came up in my feed too I was like what wait 4 yrs ago they turned out bad ass too

[@D.Guitar]

You're Doing an Awesome job on this restoration. It's not the end of the world if you take an extra week or so to finish...

[@packgrog]

Absolutely! Both for the audience AND the winner of the car, it's better to do the job WELL rather than on time. It's more informative, more entertaining, and keeps the eventual owner safer.

[@matachine654]

Hey Sarah, double check the orientation of the baffle for the oil filler neck. If you face it the wrong way, it could end up shooting oil out of the oil cap.

[@projectmertle9625]

I was just going to say that I didn't think they dropped it on the right way. Not a huge deal, but it is meant to point in a specific direction.

[@SarahnTuned]

It wasn’t permanently on in this video, just sitting there. It’s oriented correctly in the next video where I fully assemble everything.

[@davidthomspson9771]

Oh not the pressure washer....

[@edpoell2876]

Your dedication to quality work is well worth any additional wait for Ragnar's completion. Stop apologizing for adjusting self imposed deadlines, sometimes things just don't go as expected and that is perfectly fine.

[@73Bugman]

You caught the flywheel with those nails. Sarah, you’re the coolest lady on KZbin. You do excellent work; it’s a pleasure to watch.

[@risby1930]

Hey Sarah, nice job, rtv is not used inside the engine and best practice is to replace the push rod tubes. The old tubes suffer metal fatigue and stretching them, often will not seal them.

[@geoffstone9555]

I think that they used aviation form a gasket seal, permatex 3H.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I've done enough vehicle restorations and also built a couple from scratch, so I know exactly how much work this is. You are kicking butt on it and whoever wins it will be 1 lucky bass turd!

[@mothmagic1]

The engine was originally built to power a two seat biplane training aircraft. The they put it in a car and years later it went back to being the power plant of choice for may home built aircraft and a few factory built types.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Awesome job you are doing. Love that you’re sticking with everything original or close to. Whoever wins Ragnar is going to have a very nice bug.

[@danferguson4004]

Your videos are a special part of my week. I enjoy your work, I enjoy your humor, and I enjoy looking at you! Thank you for being you

[@ButchShelton]

Having rebuilt alot of bugs in my time I LOVE watching this. Brings back a lot of memories and a few nightmares. Great job.

[@cheapspeed]

I'm always surprised by your ability to keep to keep your videos entertaining and worth watching you complete your project cars

[@thomasbraeking6225]

Sarah, do it up your way. I'm sure that I'm not the only one that would allow all the time required for you to make "my" car right! Watching your videos is a much needed respite from my daily grind.

[@rickbdatsun]

Starting watching Mr. Dos videos from the beginning, and it's interesting to see how you polished your technique in shooting/editing videos. And great content as always!

[@Tranzdog1]

You take the time you need, you are ROCKING it!!!

[@sleeptemple1564]

I've been a air-cooled VW fan since the 90's and I've built many engines and had many projects. Still have the bus I got in 1991. I fully support your rebuild choices and absolutely love the time-lapse sections. I can't even tell you how many pushrod tube seals I've replaced. Stay Awesome.

[@galenhaye7818]

As WB correctly stated: the pushrod tubes need to be stretched a little before installation, hence the accordion ends. Otherwise, the engine will leak oil.

[@SarahnTuned]

They were

[@rennkafer13]

I never reuse them... too hard to not deform them trying to stretch them, plus they look terrible. But ya... no stretch on used pushrod tubes is pretty much a guaranteed leak.

[@timglass6041]

@@SarahnTuned Thanks Sarah...You Rock ...Girl.

[@stratfanstl]

Coolest video in this series so far... Love all the close-up views of a clean original engine. (Great background music at 9:00 BTW).

[@gratefultedd969]

You need a chunk of angle iron drilled to bolt to the flywheel in order to hold the crank from turning while you torque the gland nut.

[@dochlldy]

And a very strong tie down strap/chain,to keep the entire engine from turning over on you.

[@johnniebalfour1666]

Or just buy a flywheel lock for $20

[@70baja]

@@dochlldy that wouldn't really be needed. If torqueing on the floor the bar would rest on the floor. If it's on a stand the bar would rest on one of the arms of the stand. Assuming the stand is securely mounted, of course

[@70baja]

@@johnniebalfour1666 those locks require the case to mounted very securely to prevent rotation of the case. At least with a bar the mechanic can rest it against an immobile surface. It can then be torqued on a bench or floor without the need to secure it. Of course, this is from the perspective of one who already has a bar and no lock. If I had one I probably would modify my setup to use it

[@billmcdonald2436]

I used the lock and the torque amplifier kit on mine. So easy.

[@DartyFL]

My buddy from high school had a Baja bug and watching Sarah dig into the engine is bringing back memories. Seudo-fond memories; sometimes we were broken down on the side of the road replacing a fuel filter. Ha! I love it. Thanks, silly YT person! This has been a fantastic YT series.

[@jmelanewise]

Sarah… Wow. I really appreciate all the hard work and effort going into the project build. Truly enjoy the video and I glad that you got the mosquito 😂. Looking forward to the next video. 💯

[@Primus54]

As usual, attention to detail… the hallmark of a SnT project. As a hopeful winner… take all the time you need. 😉 Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@mudstick2509]

Back in the day, I owned 4 VW's, they were fun vehicles, easy to work on, and mod. Still have a couple of repair books on the old VW's. Great memories ! Thanks!

[@mlubecke]

Seriously…. I absolutely love ❤️ how much you clean these parts / cars.. I rebuild old RC cars and I Sonic clean everything before I rehab them. I soooo appreciate all your hard work and tips for cleaning that you share…. ❤❤❤❤

[@Moose6340]

I've never seen one of those Bug engines torn down before, interesting. Thanks!

[@SarahnTuned]

Literally did the entire thing without tech data other than torque specs, it’s pretty easy!

[@leobrenneis1442]

Your the hardest working KZbinr I’ve ever seen! Great job on the Beetle

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Great job Sarah and no comments about your jugs!! That’s respect ! Love the tenacity you approach this project with, can’t wait to see this beetle finished and heat is running! Of course you will have to do a review of its capabilities off road!!

[@smavtmb2196]

No worries don't stress Sarah you're doing an amazing job. Especially for doing it by yourself.

[@hawkinsjd11]

This is so exciting! I don't think any of your viewers would mind waiting for the car to be complete.

[@donaldbarnes857]

Thanks!

[@53rdcards]

I think i speak for everyone who entered, if you need more time, of any amount, your welcome to it, the level of work you put into these builds is worth any delay.

[@Riley_1955]

This is the vid I've been wanting to see the entire build......Was hoping you'd be doing some upgrades to the engine but you explained your reason perfectly for doing it this way......Not to mention your time constraint. Another great video Sarah.

[@michelbedard4349]

After watching your video, I decided to change my priorities in my life.🙂

[@hurryupnwait9887]

That’s such an a fun video to watch Sarah. I never knew how intricate a simple looking Beetle engine is. Thank you for your hard work and high quality of your video production, as well as the detail of your rebuild. I’m totally falling for that little white VW. ❤

[@hipzipper1]

One of my favorite times working with my dad, was my chance to tear down a whole motor myself. Even if it was a V.W., for a kid, its a big deal. Love this series. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@bedlamite42]

Pushrod tubes usually need to be stretched a little before you put them back in, correct length is 7 1/2" between the seals. Without a little crush when you install them they will leak again. I also see four dowel pins on the crank, that's a weak point. 8 is more better,

[@galenhaye7818]

Yes, this is true. I watched you torque down the head and kept wanting to tell you, “Stretch those push rod tubes!” They will leak otherwise.

[@TheJerry44]

My dad used to work on these and you are correct sir.

[@SarahnTuned]

Did that, I don’t film every little last thing I do. I’m already tempted to just start time lapsing everything so people stop mansplaining everything to me like I’m an idiot.

[@darkchild130]

@@SarahnTuned you can’t blame people for pointing out something you didn’t show.

[@70baja]

I've got my bench marked just for that purpose. And 4 dowel is fine for a stock motor

[@CJLeTeff]

Air cooled engine like the old bugs require heads to be torqued every so often, and any time you take the heads off you put new pushrod tubes. Also, there is no ‘Super Beetle engine’ Not bad for a non-beetle mechanic. 👍👍😊

[@johnt.848]

The 1600 Twin Port is the Super Beetle engine.

[@bava67]

No it’s not. Type 3’s we’re the first VW’s to have dual port heads in 1968. Followed by every other VW in 1971

[@mitchmiller9658]

When I worked at a VW shop in Tampa some years ago, during a rebuild we would stretch the PR tubes just a bit so that when the heads were torqued, the tubes and seals would compress and give a better seal. If I remember right, most new PR tubes came ‘stretched’ already. 😁 Fine job, Sarah and as always so much fun to watch! Keep it up.

[@chrisdenning9816]

I rebuilt my 65 bus engine and 68 bug clutch. I wasn’t as organized as you ( is anybody), but I managed. Early 70’s. Thanks for the memories. Great vehicles at the time.

[@kentmckean6795]

Did you check end play on the crank? The shims to adjust are behind the rear main seal.

[@dwalker399]

Very important!

[@bava67]

@@TML34 Yes it does. And it was actually 59 hp new

[@70baja]

@@TML34 yes. Both clearance and the number of shims

[@jord9308]

Set the exhaust valve lash a little loose on #3- it runs hotter than the rest

[@bava67]

No need for that

[@70baja]

#3 would run hot because the oil cooler was inside the fan shroud and would not only block airflow to #3 but would also preheat the air that did get to that side of the engine. The doghouse cooler was engineered to prevent that

[@bava67]

Almost 40 years of aircooled life. And I’ve never heard of anyone doing that

[@jcbartman1618]

This is awesome. I have been into VWs since I was 13. My first VW was a 1966 beetle. Was a father son project. Finished it in time for my 16th birthday.

[@jimlester5003]

Great video! Oh, there is a simple tool to lock the flywheel but what you did works. I'm having flashbacks to when I did my engine. 1500 to 1641 single port. I love the simplicity of these engines. Thank you for the video! Ragnar rocks. Don't forget to check the end play. I'll shut up now.

[@scootermcgee8064]

I think this is my favorite of your projects, even surpassing the Ranger. It’s really cool that this is your first Beetle and you’re taking such care. Have to say I’m not a fan of lifted Beetles, but that’s a personal choice

[@matthewridgeway9250]

I am now a fan. Yep!

[@daves.8869]

First

[@mostcom]

🏁

[@dcxplant]

At 16 a '73 Super Beetle was my first car. during my ownership I replaced the clutch twice, wheel bearings all around, learned how to install and adjust brake shoes, timing, carb adjusting, basically, I learned how to work on cars with this simple machine. I loved it.

[@geecee4]

I love the way you clean your work and projects, so gratifyingly OCD 👍 Great vid Sarah.

[@ODGColornChrome]

Awesome work lady and damn you're smokin hot!! 🔥

[@CarFul]

Awesome project! I’m beginning to regret it is reaching the end … can’t get enough of it although I can understand you being glad it’s coming successfully to an end! Nothing but respect for the fantastic work you do 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻😀

[@robertthompson728]

35 year wrench here! That's gonna be beeachin'! Keep up the great work. Proud of you from Michigan.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Humpday Sarah!!! Yes, mosquitoes are indeed assholes, just sucks that they tend to still hang around after the weather cools off like it has. High 5 to Brandon!! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@taftr]

This is the part of the series I was most looking forward to..... I rebuilt the engine of a 71 Super Beetle a lifetime ago... It was all OEM... Ended up putting in a duel throat Intake Manifold and a Duel port Holly carb. I did split the Crankcase and put in new crank and journal bearings. New Pistons, rings and sleeves. I replaced the Valve push rod tubes. That baffle on the oil filler is to prevent you from dropping things down the filler tube as well as preventing oil from splashing up the Oil filler and getting into the breather tube. Glad to see you changing out the gaskets, the originals were not the best quality and often leaked. Especially that oil cooler. That leaked and the fan would spread oil EVERYWHERE. Hope your using a OEM exhaust. I love the BUG chirp you get from the factory exhaust. Have been watching with great enthusiasm. Love those original Bugs

[@canucklehead0]

You, my Dear Sarah, are absolutely killing it with this restoration and build!! Whomever wins this I'm positive won't mind a small delay as you finish up, so please don't stress!! Remember "Stress is the path to the Dark Side. Stress leads to Rushing. Rushing leads to Missed Steps. Missed Steps leads to Suffering!!" I am of course paraphrasing but I'm sure that's what Yoda said, damn near positive actually. Seriously though, Thank-you so much for this project Sarah! So many people tackle Beetles and get frustrated but I think kids today lack patience, they have way more talent with computers and tuning than my generation but I'm with you, Beetle engines are easy and you've shown so much of the correct way to do an at home restoration that anyone with basic skills should have no issue with one as a project. Looking forward to your next project now that there is a crack of light showing under Ragnar!! Take Care!

[@rixkafer56]

Great job sarah n clening frenzy... Three vw tips You can stretch the pushrod tubes just a bit when you reuse them for a better seal. The baffle should be instaledl so the vents look like the letter C from looking from the rear of the car. Its correct to put a have a little grease dabbed under the fuel pump for lubrication Keep on buggin

[@chuck4316]

Like everything VW there is a special tool to hold the flywheel in place while torquing it. You slide the U shaped tool on one of the 4 engine bolts and no need for the assistance of the second person to try and hold the engine back. Great job.

[@hughmac7423]

Well done. Talking about oil leaks, my 1988 Lowrider motor leaks oil at the base gaskets when not warm, nothing to worry about, it seals when it is warmed up :)

[@eric19875]

It's really a pleasure to watch you working on cars. On Ragnar you made a step further.

[@dariustambasco5457]

Keep up the great work. it's coming along very quickly from all the long hours.

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, yes those pushrod tubes are notorious for failing. back when I was upset with Corvair‘s I replaced quite a few brings back lots of memories as they’re pretty similar. you could remove the tubes without removing the head looks like the head has to come off but I’m not sure on the VW. And I know what they’re working on next-door I just don’t know what it is🙂🐧🐧🐧👍

[@philipheels822]

I have watched the entire set of vids for this build. Love your passion, well done!

[@OliverBridge]

An inspiration to all women. Keep it in the family. Keep it VW! I think you are brilliant!

[@JesseArt]

It's a pretty cool little engine. I didn't realize the cylinders were a horizontal flat four configuration. But it kinda makes sense though the more I think about it. Porsche has been rocking similar 4 and 6 cylinder boxer designs in their rear engine cars since the early days of the 911, right? Since VW/Audi is the parent company, then it does make sense that they'd have similar engineering roots and designs. Fun stuff. Obviously, I'm still a noob. Thanks for taking the time to film it all. I feel like this video would be useful to anyone working on a similar engine.

[@quevicular]

you can go another remote oil cooler and bolt it up underneath the rear deck up overtop of the transmission and put a small electric fan on it. Oil cooling is key and essential for these engines to survive not just the air

[@wadeschell5197]

I learned a new word today, adhesed! Thank you Sarah, your videos are at a standard of quality that other creators can only aspire to!

[@marqcorrigan8262]

I can wait a bit more before Ragnar is delivered, great job on a great series, Love your video's.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Your idea of what to do with chrome is just spot-on 😂👌 - oh, I can't wait to see the next project car!!!! So exciting!!! YEAH!!! - and very interesting to see the inner workings of the Beetle engine! - Do the penguins spontaniously multiply? Seems to be more and more of them all the time - You'd better keep an eye on them - who knows what they are up to... Love this project! Thank you for what you do and STAY AWESOME!!!

[@lucky-rowe2623]

Looking great! Thanks again for the chance to win this great Bug. I can't wait for my 3X Shirt. I just got emailed and they are just finishing up that run of larger shirts.

[@timcone6688]

I love how you run your Channel and the knowledge you have and share with everyone

[@clarencehoover6748]

You are awesome, Sarah. Go girl!

[@Drums-ve8on]

Your knowledge of all things automotive blows my mind. Wow !!!

[@xSP3CTREx]

Hooked through the whole process, can't wait to see it in the end!

[@jamessetser5825]

Thank you for the job u do anyone would be proud to have this amazing little bug

[@paulhall170]

Great fun to watch, Sarah, and nice to know there's a helpful bloke within easy reach LOL

[@duaneglover9283]

Great work, love following your projects, I used to do a lot of work on bugs too, I used to stretch the pushrod tube a lite before reinstalling to add to the ability of the new seals so when the head is tightened more squeeze is applied to the seals

[@gerrywray42]

Absolutely Duane.

[@garrymilner3294]

Sarah, CONGRATLATIONS ! I just notice that you have over half a million subscribers. That is amazing!

[@johnhudson1965]

Lol a beach buggy is sooo much easier to work on .... so 40 years ago I stripped a wrecked beetle, hot dipped galvanized the floor pan, sourced a 2nd hand Fibre glass body and built it up. It was fun and I learned a lot . Also surprisingly cheap. I remember the 4 engine mounting bolts cert clearly. I loved it , it got stolen though.

[@suavevalen]

Meticulous and thorough work. Was so satisfying to watch this.

[@tonygreen8628]

It’s refreshing to see you build the beetle , not many can say “ I built it” regards from the UK.

[@adamschaeffer3614]

"Carefulling" is one of my favorite Sarah-isms. I use it all the time.

[@collingreen4567]

I love the way you work. Very clean and precise.

[@ericrudy2504]

Its been awhile since I last rebuilt a bug motor but I'm pretty sure the tubes are supposed to be stretched back out before reinstalling. Thats the reason for the accordion ends. Car looks great btw!

[@gerrywray42]

You are correct Eric.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it.

[@evanselaban7058]

We all love watching you restore this bug in the Sarah way I’m sure no one cares if you can’t finish it in time bc we know when your done it will be just awesome

[@jesse3321321]

Thank you for all your videos!

[@brianmiller6995]

Just made my purchase to enter the drawing. Never thought I'd want a VW, but I really like what you've done. Thanks Sarah!

[@fernandoben5605]

Sarah, you are doing a masterpiece with this VW. !

[@bobbellendovich6825]

Alternator conversions are great on old VW motors. Makes a huge difference.

[@gingebrien2408]

Dam having just found you, I dare say you do impress. Not only a femme fatale but a real deal mechanic. Somebody is going to be lucky. I am now your number one fan.

[@keithhitzeman1877]

Hello in there Sara. I got into air cooled VW type 1 vehicles while on active duty USN in Keflavik Iceland 1977 thru 1980. The John Muir book "how to keep your VW alive" was all I needed. The Icelanders ran the bugs, as well as Russian LADA Niva's. I like the way you talk; I am an instant fan of yours, heck, I like the way carry yourself. PO1 Keith Hitzeman, USN, retired

[@SimiNelsonFamily]

There’s also an o-ring inside the flywheel lip that seals around the crankshaft. It comes in your engine gasket kit. Common leak point of not changed.

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

Carburetor cleaner worked very well cleaning my 1600 motor & engine bay on my 71 VW ! 👍✌

[@briansw70]

I've enjoyed watching you fix up Ragnar and will enjoy watching the new cars progressive but I'd also like to see you help Charlie with his truck.

[@williamerentfro9543]

Been a minute. I've been really busy as usual. Looks like the Dub is coming along nicely 😊. Nice job Sarah

[@larryhunter8245]

Your patience and talent is amazing!

[@wynhughes9072]

As you had the engine stripped down. You may as well had changed the pushrod tubes together with the seals. They have a tendancy to split and leak oil. Love seeing an old Beetle brought back to life🤘

[@richardshippful]

I had a 71 Super Beetle from Wolfsburg. Loved it, fun car.