TINKERING WITH MY LATE WIFE'S VW BEETLE... And some updates!

[@craigbowley6783]

You got a family to take care of. And that comes first! And when you decide to post a video. All of us real ones will be here 💯

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Very nice tribute to your late wife. I am sure the "Little One", will appreciate that bug. Thanks for sharing a very personal side of your family. ❤😊

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Nice heart felt video Matt. I just realized: Tiffany was 27 when she passed. My Little Girl is right now 27. I can't imagine even wrapping my mind around that. Prayers for you and Li'l Bit (Riley), and she will love that VW.

[@royburgess4720]

I love what you are doing mat and I love you cars and you trucks

[@jimmiebrown5014]

Good to see you back on the channel missed you

[@rexkean]

She's gonna be 16.... TOMORROW! They grow up fast

[@johneven2896]

That's Awesome Dad, it needs be in doors soon so she can love on it over the next coming years. ❤❤❤

[@truthreigns7]

This December it will be 7 years. You and your family are in my prayers.

[@craigbowley6783]

So sorry for your loss. I could tell how much that car means to you. So hood on you for waking her up.👍

[@mike-tl3is]

Yahooo here we go again yea👍👍👍👍👍

[@darms8808]

Great tribute to your late wife to your daughter ❤

[@JohnRolin]

Glad your back brother. God Bless yall

[@mattmunro1966]

Much love bro I lost both my sisters and Mother in 2 years NAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESSED ❤

[@froggycellis007]

No need for sorrys! Good to see you again and thanks for the VW content. Congrats on the 5th place finish too. Also you will be an amazing John Wick!

[@countrymtman]

What ever you do I like. Also sorry I missed your birthday happy belated birthday. But yeah I like that you did what with the wife's bug it's cool. Also it makes me want to get a Plymouth horizon in memory of my mother and a buick in memory of the wife's mother.

[@craigbowley6783]

I love those old bugs! I've had a few. And I'd love another one!💯

[@Greg-x8g]

Hi guys doing great work on trucks and cars love seeing your shows every time so so cool 😎 😍

[@VicSwanby]

No apologies needed. No matter the circumstances family is much more important than getting a video out every week we all know it's always family first. Don't blink the little one will be driving before you know it. Might plan to do that motor within the next 3 years gathering the parts in preparation for this little beauty to be ready for the day she's going to take this car for that first ride. I think you'll be both happy knowing it is safe for her . I also thik you might enjoy spending time together before that day with commuting day-to-day in this and those memories you can build together will only further her love and memories and good outings in this little betel those memories stick with kids. Keep up the good work and great content and Happy belated birthday. Catch you on the next video.

[@williambrinkman2313]

Just keep the great content coming! Send a video when and/or if you can! Life always gets in the way!

[@JeffreyParker-b3d]

I'm sorry for y'all loss

[@nealefrazer4247]

one VW guy to another ..my condolences for your loss,just found your channel ..keep at it mate ..more air cooled is where it's at!

[@losebjughashvili8465]

Did you have the case apart? The block? It’s highly likely that the curved washer on the end of the crank was put on backwards. Find a schematic of the crank assembly and you will see. It’s the last item on the crank assembly before the woodruff key. This will make your rear pulley leak. Or a huge oil pump and 20-50/too much oil. The chrome chinesium pulley is what’s bent….not the forged German crank…I’m sure. Sorry… I have to comment because I deal with chrome chinesium parts every day.

[@garthsgraveyardgarage]

I don't think the crank is bent. It looks like the crank is floating around in there, like bad bearings. The case came to me already assembled, so I assumed it to be ok based on what my friend said when he sold it to me.

[@losebjughashvili8465]

@ Yeah, as you said it probably needs to come out. I would take it down to nothing. Before you do, check the end play. You might get away with just new bearings if the crank isn’t walking. Those engines are so very fidgety. Everything has to be spot on in order for any sort of longevity or drivability. One thing I always suggest is to get the orange Bentley book and follow it. Having dual carbs is going to negate that. But for basic engine build its tops. I have a couple of stock engine builds on my other channel….okfixer I’ll comment from that channel

[@OkFixer]

Yeah… what he said…. Ha ha ha

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Happy belated birthday wishes, must of missed that on FB! Always good to see what u r up too, looking forward, as always to ur next video. ❤😊

[@1964biggmark]

if your going to restore the bug for the wee one ,I suggests you build up a parts store so when you come to doing it you got all you need :) (got 9 years to collect everything lol)

[@garthsgraveyardgarage]

My place is already littered with VW parts! 🤣

[@jazman1966]

Always great to see new content from you. Great video! Riley should love it!

[@jamesmallinger9555]

❤, LOVEJIM J&R mobile service and God Bless Y'all and your critters

[@truthreigns7]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU

[@ovidiogarza4333]

Good see you again buddy

[@billgaines8207]

Hey brother awesome video again I have a lot of respect for you and your family I hope you’re princess keeps on talking to VW

[@NoBudgetGarage661]

The smaller pulley is a “power” pulley. Some say it makes HP by turning the fan slower…. But, you’re turning the fan slower. Possible the case is already machined for a sand seal? Machine in seal is a different size

[@grantmelcher1830]

Great video! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@dancox3093]

Garth.i watch your videos..love the content and hope you keep it up hi to Muppet from Western Australia

[@shermy584]

Don’t have to apologize family first

[@truthreigns7]

I feel the bug will be a great car for your "little one"

[@jeffp5673]

Family first

[@jamesmallinger9555]

Garth your beautiful girls are blessing

[@deandigiacomo2010]

👍👍

[@hambergler9547]

Is there a speedy sleeve you can install so the new seal will be snug?

[@garthsgraveyardgarage]

Good question!

[@mattmunro1966]

Pry from the bottom

[@dalegirard8453]

Who is beaker

[@garthsgraveyardgarage]

My oldest daughter, Vivian.

[@losebjughashvili8465]

The problem with beetle videos, and I don’t mean any offense. Thank you for your content. I’m watching…right? The problem with most VW beetles is for some reason. And I just for the life of me, can’t get a grasp on. People think every beetle ever made, has exactly the same parts as the next. So, often times, whatever fit…..was what they used. In fact if those points don’t fit that distributor…..I’ve got another distributor they will fit in. And pretty soon, Abner Dimwit has his VW so boogered up, it doesn’t run right. Then….and this is classic. Abner, will come to me with his hodgepodge VW, wanting me to fix it for him. Because he noticed my car runs perfect. These people will actually get angry with you if you point out the Chevrolet parts you have on that Dodge car. Because most of the time, it’s basically the same idea. And here lies the rub….why wouldn’t someone investigate what they have and buy the correct best part for their car. It’s an absolute curiosity.

[@NileKelly]

Dude, you apologize too much. You have obligations, taking care of Riley, running a business, and dealing with everyday life. So you don't put out a video every week, so what. You need to maintain, sustain, and take care of you and yours, and you do just that. I enjoy every bit of your content, and do exclaim, "Right on!," when you release something. But first and foremost are your priorities in real life. "KZbin life" is secondary. Greetings and Blessings from San Diego, Sir Garth.