VW Engine Sat For 15 years! Will it run? 1600 Dual Port

With our 1500 single port down for the count, I turn to a friend who gifted me this 1600 Dual Port that's been sitting in a field for 15 years. Will it run? Can we even get it to start? Penelope's future hangs in the balance....

[@SkaterStimm]

For others doing this: You should probably throw some marvel mystery into the spark plug holes to lube the cylinders before starting an engine that has been sitting. Also taking off the carb and cleaning it is a good idea so you don't get junk down the intake. Also checking the points for white corrosion is a good idea that will save you time.

[@jonathanbruce9658]

Taking an engine out in freaking sandals wtf

[@9ALiTY]

Bought a Kit Car Bug Base know nothing about VW 3 years later still not running & driving waist of my money

[@therealrealshocker]

Buy a Toyota

[@9ALiTY]

@@therealrealshocker already have one Daily Driver, I know about Mopar stuff & other cars but I did eventually get the VW running it was really more to do with lack of drive to work on it rather then lack of knowledge although VWs are a different ball game forsure

[@cphipps79]

You may need to add deck lid stand offs or a vented deck lid, to let that 1600 DP have enough air to keep cool! Awesome find!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

C P. Yeah the1600 DP needs more air than the 1500 SP

[@Candyy.s197]

new to the vw fam but one thing ive noticed is alot of yall are wearing flip flops and everything is DIY lol

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

You guys need to buy a book! 😱😝😁🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇲

[@josephbrown5525]

It would be awesome to see a 1200cc VW beetle vs 1600cc VW beetle. See how much the 1200cc is really underrated.

[@baklap141]

My 1200 cc wasnt slow but broke down yesterday, I think 140 was too much 🤣 gonna put a 1600 in with dual carb.

[@mikehammer4546]

Time for a new battery charger🤔

[@JimsNBHomestead]

And a new starter. Some much AC passing through that charger

[@JimsNBHomestead]

You made wanna punch my TV, all that AC noise coming from that poor starter

[@JohnCassity]

Hope you start making vids again! I watch your motor removal tutorial anytime I pull my motor for refreshing!

[@tomzouzoulas3169]

Hello, Great VID!!!! I know this is an older video, but wondering if you can tell me exactly how you set up your remote starter switch? Where do the cables go to? Do I need an extra cable to connect to the coil? Newbie here, any help would greatly be apprecidated

[@Biglug8888]

My VW has been sitting for 18÷ years. I hope I'm as lucky as you were.

[@MrSchrum]

Just found your channel. I have a 74 beetle and a 1959 gmc... awesome videos !!! Subscribed btw

[@ericknoblauch9195]

I hate the 1600 dual port engine. It is the worst engine that Volkswagen made. Mother had two Volkswagens. One had a 1500 which ran forever, and never had any trouble. The second one was a 1600 dual port. The 1600 dual port in 137,000 miles sucked valves down into the crankcase three times, and a fourth attempt was averted when a VW mechanic caught it when he found low compression, and did a valve job. A relative of ours had a VW with a 1776 engine, and it ran like our 1500 with no problems. Also, people tried to install oil coolers on the 1600 dual port engines in an attempt to cool the motor and try to prevent burned valves.

[@johnqs5660]

Dang! I wish I had a GURU Bryan....

[@reddmann2216]

You don't bother with the generator to voltage regular hook up for bench testing?

[@jaibabravagalindo1378]

Nice 👍!!

[@russriley3005]

I'm fixin to do the same thing tomorrow with a type 2 motor

[@Zoscar64]

Is there any automatic transmissions that hook up to these engines? I’m looking to swap out the 4 speed currently on my dune buggy

[@therealrealshocker]

Yes but they are harder to find

[@drohos]

It sounds perfect! maybe this was a rebuilt engine! Great find!

[@moniquepatino303]

Where you guys out of? I really needy vw looked at and just can't find anyone in my town.

[@m.kasper7646]

Hi Monique, did you ever get your VW fixed or an answer from these smoes?

[@mperez5920]

So 2 years later what was your end result?

[@californiahandball]

I'm in a similar situation, my 1600 Dp, that has been sitting for 18 years

[@MetroSA-227]

Love the safety toe shoes

[@demRucks]

Runs mint. Sounds like new.

[@MrPollywalnuts]

I really miss your content please post some new stuff and may the force be with you.

[@punxsutawneyareabmxriding598]

Belt lose.

[@therealrealshocker]

That's incredible 💪🏼

[@nakreuger]

Im actually in the same boat atm. My case and pistons are starting to go. Awaiting a 1776cc

[@SladesVWBeetle]

nakreuger Good move! The 1776 is as reliable as the stock set up.

[@nakreuger]

@@SladesVWBeetle slightly downgraded to a 1641 are those still pretty good?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@nakreuger I have heard the 87mm pistons run hotter since they're thin walled. Really not much gain is noticed from that size. However, I do know many that run them and never an issue.

[@nakreuger]

@@SladesVWBeetle hey ugh...would I need a new tranny since it is a bigger engine

[@juliuskencalimlim1441]

Saw audrey in the background huhuhu

[@剣武-c2i]

何ゆうてるかわからんが楽しそうですなぁ。

[@gregdavies6717]

perhaps a new starter?

[@punxsutawneyareabmxriding598]

Sounds good.

[@johngonzales127]

nice one!

[@kdmamm-4190]

Cool. You guys having fun. 👍👍

[@davidharrell8890]

Sounds great!

[@gabrielkrebs8374]

I’m a kid. I’ve looked into some stuff about motors and it seems like you have a weak starter

[@575conbon]

It's because he's connecting the jump box straight to the starter. He would have been better off taking a good battery and setting it on the ground and connecting the jump box to the battery, then running a set of jumper cables from the battery to the starter. That would give it a larger "reserve" to crank the starter over everytime he hit the switch. Engine probably would have started in 4 fast revolutions then instead of 78 slow revolutions and would have been a 2 minute video, but hey, content is content, it builds suspense...

[@m.kasper7646]

@@575conbon Yep, you're right, this was painful to watch. 👍🏼✌🏼

[@TheRealGemmell]

If ever you want to make more videos you sure have an audience! Love your videos man! Hope you’re keeping well.

[@OkFixer]

Nope, actually it’s a bad find. This engine doesn’t fit your car....if it’s the 68. Yes...it goes in the hole.....I understand that. Your 68 Has no cooling slots on the deck lid.....the dual port requires slots for cooling. You will have to change the decklid in order for the dual port to receive proper cooling. And then… It no longer looks like a 68. What you should do is rebuild the original engine… The single port engine. Especially, if it is the original engine to the car. Do you know how hard it is to find a car with the original engine in it? Especially a Volkswagen. It’s relatively easy to rebuild one of those engines. Especially one that runs already. Even a poorly running engine, can be rebuilt for not a lot of money if you look around. Have your heads rebuilt, or find some new ones… Used German ones that is… On the Internet. Go to a swap meet. A new set of cylinders and pistons is less than $200 Provided your case is not toast… Bearings , A rear main seal, a gasket set, and oil pump and a new set of pushrod tubes… Is pretty much all you need. Like I said a running engine. Probably the crank is OK, probably the rods are OK, the cam and lifters also are probably OK. In my opinion, you’re making your car worth less resale… And making it Less reliable putting that engine in there.

[@reddmann2216]

So add a remote oil cooler and a fan,,,no big deal

[@OkFixer]

@@reddmann2216 or...a Subaru engine.....I mean....why not? I mean no offense by this.....It’s only my opinion. I guess it depend on whether or not he wants to improve on his investment. And I do mean investment....normal cars are not investments. A Toyota Corolla is by definition, not an investment. These cars continue to climb in price, and that makes them investments. Especially 60s cars....they are very desirable. These cars are hard to find an any sort of “ normal” condition.....easy to find with the panels cut off, chain steering wheels, lowered ,chrome rims, Hawaiian look, Kawawabunga dude look, hebmuler/ sand rail look....or with giant 200 horsepower engines festooned with Chinese chrome. I am going through great pains (Waiting for machine work) currently to keep the original engine for my 69...that’s right, just so when you open the hood, the engine number stamped on the block is correct. But mainly for durability. They lasted a long time, and were dependable because they only made 53 horsepower.

[@m.kasper7646]

Painful to watch 😖