HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR VW BEETLE DISTRIBUTOR - CRUCIAL TIPS - SUPER BEETLE - BAJA BUG - VW BUS

[@steveorlando463]

Thanks!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@steveorlando463 thank you very much for your generosity, I truly appreciate that very much.

[@saroxion]

Thank you for making these videos, as a young new owner of a '67 beetle, I'm grateful for these tips and guides!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

And thank you also for taking the time to leave a comment! And congratulations on your 67!

[@vickallen8230]

You truly have the best channel. I admire your calmness and laid back personality.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, my friend, and thank you for leaving a comment!

[@nicolasloud995]

Slade, a big thank you for what you do for the VW Community!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much for leaving such a kind comment. I truly appreciate that.

[@rasdavis8390]

Thanks slade 🫡🌟💯👑much love from England 🇬🇧

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, my friend! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment.

[@TrixedOut]

Another great video for my how-to library! Thanks for putting that pic in of you as a young dude! Love that Playboy sticker!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, my dear friend! Every time I see that photo, it makes me realize how fast time goes. I hope you have an amazing day, my friend.

[@vayabroder729]

Yes sir; anything you do is liked and appreciated. You can do the tin preparing and painting one. We’ll be watching. Thank you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much I truly appreciate that! I’m going to ultrasonic clean, then paint, and then do a complete installation video.

[@vayabroder729]

@@SladesVWBeetle The thermostat and flap system refurbish and install will also be interesting. I just did some not too long ago. They rust and their little rubber bumpers (the same part as the two rear apron little rubber snubbers) break.

[@jeremyshearer]

My 1971 standard Beetle has a wet oil bath air filter, do you think you could do a video on how that air filter works and what filter would be the best to have on the Volkswagen?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That is a very good idea, my friend, I will make sure to include that in the upcoming video in the near future.

[@jeremyshearer]

@@SladesVWBeetle when ya do that give me a shoutbout!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Honestly, I think that’s a great idea! And what I will do is show this conversation on the screen!! Looking forward to it!

[@jeremyshearer]

@@SladesVWBeetle Ty slade 👍🏼

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@jeremyshearer thank you very much for being part of the community here!

[@superbear617]

Excellent video! Funny (?) story: I rebuilt the carb on my '69 Beetle (pre-Internet) and I was very proud of myself. But, the car drove very poorly, and I thought for sure I had broken something. After a lot of hand-wringing, I noticed the vacuum advance hose was not connected to the carb (frankly, I did not know what the vacuum advance was or what it did). So, I plugged it in and PRESTO! the car ran like a champ. Sigh.... another **&%@ learning experience!! :)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! Don’t feel bad, we learn as we go along. I will never know everything, but when I do screw up, I definitely will show it. It’s always part of the journey.

[@OwhyeeVdub]

One other thing to think about. I had a vacuum distributor that had the drive that sits in the drive gear installed backward. So it might not be the gear in the case. It could be the new distributor you have needs that part on the bottom flipped 180°

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, absolutely! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It’s always good to check our parts very carefully. Especially now.

[@achurchill7553]

Yes, please do a tin painting video. I know there's a lot of debate out there on oil but most of us here respect your opinion on which brands are best and we'd like to know your opinion. Don't be shy, say it's your opinion and why, we'll respect that.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend! There will be probably a three part series for the cooling tin, which will also cover the thermostat. I’m probably going to organize a oil video. Coming up very soon. I think it’s important.

[@VolksStokes]

Thx for mentioning Ghia 😊

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@kyridgejumper]

Really good information on this topic. Great job Slade

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much, my friend!

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

When I bought my 72 super beetle the vacuum lines were connected all wrong? I don’t know how they got it to run! The main reason I got such a good deal is someone had all the wires backwards on the fuse block (if you can read the schematic right side up, then it’s upside down!!!!) also the curved connector on the steering column was on offset by one pin! So look out for that! Thanks for the great video full of info, as usual!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh wow!!! I have actually worked on some folks cars before, where I was simply amazed how screwed up everything was. So I know exactly where you’re coming from. And I really don’t think some take the time to figure things out. They get frustrated and sell their vehicle. But sometimes it’s a benefit to others. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@SladesVWBeetle I’m working on the rear suspension swing arms, bushings and retainer plates. Everything is so rusty I decided to change it all! My major concern is the big 17mm hex socket bolt through the inner pivot point! I hope I can get it out!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@bobsbarnworkshop I bought one of those Allen had socket sets, and of course, lots of PB blaster whatever you like to use. Those things have been a lifesaver when I put them on a breaker bar.

[@fireice5293]

Great video and explanations. Yes I want to see the whole cooling tin episodes

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much I truly appreciate that! I will be starting on those episodes this week.

[@Burghrat]

A great video as always. One thing I would like to add is I had a problem with the exterior of my cap. Where the clips engaged the cap there was a slight deterioration. I don't know why but when the car got warm it would start to miss. This drove me crazy, because I couldn't find the problem. So also check the outside of the cap. It was a relatively new cap

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh yes, absolutely! That’s why I brought up checking for cracks on the outside. I know a lot of people ignore this stuff, or sometimes we just don’t literally realize what’s going wrong. I still think the quality was much better years ago with some of the parts.

[@bertsparrow]

So you mentioned taking a spare condenser with you, what are the symptoms of a bad condenser? Thanks!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Typical symptoms are, the ignition will break up, misfires, stalling, eventually it dies. Try and replace the condensors with the points.

[@kennethcolbert2921]

Good information thanks.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@zimms-world]

This was a great video. There’s a lot of videos out there but many of them don’t give the details that you do and the reasons why you do what you do

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, brother! I really appreciate you! And I hope you have been doing very well

[@xfontix39]

A topic that i was looking for, thanks for making these awsome maintenance tutorial

[@SladesVWBeetle]

And thank you very much for taking the time to leave a comment

[@HeathersHaven]

Another excellent video

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much hunny!!

[@valdiviajr1]

Thank you for your videos 👏

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and watch the video!

[@walterrappa5197]

Thanks!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much my friend that was very nice of you and so much appreciated.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks for the video Slade .

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend for always taking the time to watch and comment.

[@valdiviajr1]

Can the distributor be fixed?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Most distributors can be fixed, although I believe now a lot of times as cheap as some of them are people buy new. I prefer to fix the old original German ones.

[@dennishollon9599]

I never run a 009 in a street car there mad for something that stay running at higher rpm in a street can thell sputtering because there not mad for that

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Personally, I really do not like them. That was on the motor that was put in by my sponsor.

[@Anthony-rt8pu]

Yes please do a video on fluids, capacity and weight . Possibly brands? Other than that great information on distributors matenance. Thank you

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much much, Anthony, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. That is a good idea. I will also include the capacities and brands.

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, Jim!

[@crankbait09]

the previous owner of my bug out the distributor in backwards. I haven't broken down to make it right, but i keep it in mind when putting the wires on. my distributor is missing that felt pad that you pointed out in the shaft. what purpose does that felt pad serve?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Since you’re aware of it, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Just as long as the wires are in the proper position.. The felt pad under the rotor arm that you put one or two drops of oil on at every service, to keep the advance mechanism lubed just like you do with a SVDA

[@crankbait09]

@@SladesVWBeetle - you mentioned to not use white lithium grease on the distributor shaft. what do you use in place of it? I don't believe you mentioned that.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@crankbait09 oh crap I didn’t realize I missed explaining that. Sometimes my brain has too much going on when I am filming. Trying to remember everything. White lithium grease can become hard, and brittle. I like using a Molly grease. That stays soft.

[@sathindrensanthirathelagan]

YT stopped highlighting your channel - thought you were hibernating for the winter

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I really don’t know why, but I’ve had a few people say that my channel is not coming up automatically. They’re probably shadow banning me or something. I really don’t know why. Thank you for taking the time to be here. Please make sure you have the notification bill check. It will be helpful.

[@sathindrensanthirathelagan]

@@SladesVWBeetle probably just jealous that your viewers go through the entire video each time - I do - just another shout out to the great job you are doing never fret about passing out too much information - yours is type we don't get from books ...

[@timswitzer792]

Hi guys!! Are you folks from down around Pittsburgh? Its the accent I hear. Lol!! Keep up the great videos!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hi Tim! Yes, we actually are, that’s funny you brought that up. Thank you so much for the kind comment.

[@timswitzer792]

I was born and raised up in Clarion Cty. Not to far from you guys

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@timswitzer792 oh wow!!! That’s beautiful there. I was just looking at camps, possibly something to turn into a house. The tionesta area!

[@timswitzer792]

Thats a beautiful area!! We have a camp in Marienville. Been ther since '46. My sanctuary.

[@NTNGMAN]

Definite help! Thank you for the vid.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@NTNGMAN and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@michaelludowyke]

very good informastion

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@michaelludowyke thank you very much. I appreciate that. I hope you’re having a great weekend.

[@VolksStokes]

Oh no! The oil debate online 😅

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I figured that should shake things up a little bit lol

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

This is Great Content Slade, Where can I find an 034 Distributor (SVDA) With Points? The only ones I've seen online are the Electronic Ignition variety. I've blown too many modules recently to justify the expense. I have a place locally that sells the replacement points, but they only sell the Electronic Ignition distributor. Even JBUGS has been Electronic only recently. Thanks

[@nicolasloud995]

Sparxwerks or VWNOS, they rebuild OG and good quality distributors. Get the proper distributor to what you are running especially match it with the carb

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

@@nicolasloud995 Thank you

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

Found and purchased ❤ The prices were better than the Chinese Knock Off, and the parts are German. Your comment was extremely useful @Nicholasloud995

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for taking the time to leave the comment my friend. I see your answer was there from another member which I really appreciate. I’m finally catching up on my messages.

[@MikeMoose67]

Wow, I got some great tips on that video brother Slade. I sure would like to see a video talking about the different kind of oils to use in our bugs. Enjoyed your and Heather’s write up in the magazine. That was very cool. I was happy to see one of my Hometown neighbors Also in that edition, Blake Parson with Paisley prize isn’t that a beautiful car.

[@decodownunder]

Great video thank you!

[@Slatersave]

Tin and engine painting please

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely! I’m going to do a three part series on cleaning, painting, and complete installation.

[@mastermoi]

I noticed your rotor seems way tighter than mine i have about a quarter inch of play in the shaft when i take it off... does it mean its no bueno?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@mastermoi do you mean the whole shaft along with the rotor will turn back-and-forth? I’m just making sure I’m understanding you properly. There’s always a little bit of play when you turn the rotor back-and-forth. But if it’s excessive then they’re definitely is an issue.

[@MarsGarage333]

Thank you Slades, Its been awhile i try to find some one explain the distributor mine got to Vacuum hose I'm not sure if they are mixed the one in the back hook on the side of the carb and the one in front is hook on the front of the carb. i will need to switch them around. My question is more if i add a pertronix distributor with one Vacuum do it will work and i plug the front of the carb.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my brother thank you for all being here.

[@javierlares4969]

I replaced the ignition points with Pertronix electronic points, now the Tach is not working what do I need to do to get the TACH to work.

[@chriscraft77022]

you make a bunch of videos on VW air cooled. but i see NO VIDEOS of you driving anything.. what AM I MISSING?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

If you look back at the very beginning, the first car, I did on here. Was restored. And sold back to the owner right away. Which he deserved it, he had that car stored for a long time. The 68 that I am currently doing should be done by July. That’s when we will drive it while filming and going to car shows. Trust me I miss driving one. I drove a few peoples throughout some videos on the channel here. Thanks for commenting, and asking!

[@chriscraft77022]

@@SladesVWBeetle I just think you have to show the proof on the tips you give.. not bashing you and i dont thumbs down your videos.. I just think you need to drive one on your channel..

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@chriscraft77022 oh, trust me when my 68 is done. I cannot wait to drive it. Drove some other peoples cars on my channel. That I worked on for them. The first one I did on my channel. I only got to try temporarily before selling it. No, I don’t do thumbs down either on peoples channels. I just think it’s wrong.