VW Beetle Complete Cooling Tin Installation - Important Tips - HOW TO Install Cooling Tins - VW Bug

This week I show HOW TO Install cooling tins on a VW Beetle Bug, and SHOW Important tips on this DIY Video
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[@PunkRockerDad]

This is right where I am on my build! Perfect timing. I use an old school ice pick to line things up when the holes don’t match up

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here. I truly appreciate it, and that is a great tip!

[@michaelyoung1901]

THANKS FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THE COMMERCIAL TIN FOR HEADERS! THANKS!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@michaelyoung1901 you’re very welcome!

[@rasdavis8390]

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[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, and thank you for taking the time and leaving a wonderful comment. Hope your day is going well.

[@n1tr0kt]

Very helpful for remembering the order of installation. I always get the screws started, but don't tighten them up until everything is in place so you can wiggle the tins to line up.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I hope it was helpful! Yes, not a bad idea, I did that on my one cooling tin installation. Tightened screws up in the end. Sometimes the tins give me trouble if they’re trying to be bolded to aftermarket stuff.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

Wow, that was a sweet gift. How nice!👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely, I was so shocked by that. I hope you’re doing well, my friend.

[@clintonwilloughby7606]

I use 6mm flange head bolts with 10mm heads. I have found that most Ace Hardware stores have an amazing assortment of metric bolts, studs, and nuts in good grades(8.8 and 10.9)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, exactly, that’s why I said in the video I should’ve went and grabbed them but I got lazy. I think the flange head bolts are such a better idea.

[@vickallen8230]

Another informative video. Seems like the oks German parts don’t mix well with the new parts. Great vid my man

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much. I appreciate that! Yeah, it’s kind of normal. The German parts don’t mix well with the new ones out there.

[@vayabroder729]

Interestingly enough the industrial tins from Gene Berg were less expensive than the ones from EMPI or other suppliers; at least some time ago. You are right on the cylinder head tin fitting when using aftermarket heads. I have CB 044 heads and my OEM tin fit is not 100%. Also, you should use foam strip tape around the oil cooler hot air exhaust tins. Also the rubber seals you ordered tend to not fit well; the foam tape works there as well.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, fighting with the tins and aftermarket heads are a nightmare. I wanted to get Panchito heads for my next motor. I heard they’re really good. I didn’t check the prices lately, but I usually go to Gene Berg first for certain things. Thanks for the tip on the foam tape instead of rubber seals. I’ll see how they fit. There’s foam tape around the oil cooler it might’ve not showed up on video.

[@cjjones1556]

New product ideas. I'd buy those.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here, CJ, and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

[@Demop_VW_garage]

Aftermarket tins are the devil 😉 I’m fighting them right now😂

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@Demop_VW_garage my tins are actually German. You may have missed that in the video. It’s the heads that are aftermarket. But either way, anytime you mix new and old parts up it’s a pain in the butt.

[@paulcostinett886]

14:21. And THAT's why you stuff rags or tape up intake holes.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Exactly!!! because chances are, I’m going to drop some thing lol thank you for being here.

[@briansmythe3000]

Beauty , This Is The One Ive Been Waiting For , Shall Be Doing It Soon , Thank You Sir

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re very welcome, and thank you for being here Brian. I truly appreciate it.

[@MikeMoose67]

Wow, they look absolutely amazing. You did a great job. I think I would put a red distributor cap on. I don’t know maybe you could paint it. Anyway, hope you’re back doesn’t get as bad as mine brother Slade. It is a giant in my life. We just have to keep working through the pain. Can’t wait for the new video on Friday.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother I appreciate the kind words! I apparently have a bulging disc I guess is what it’s called. My feet even have a numbing sensation. Along with a sore back. I’m trying to just get through it for the summer and maybe get it fixed over the winter time. I hope you’re doing well brother. I’m going to be doing Tuesdays and Fridays now.

[@tylersanders6080]

Thanks for another great video, Slade!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for letting a comment and being here I appreciate it!

[@michaelyoung1901]

I love your diy videos.

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Really like that color

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you, that’s colonial red by rustoleum. I really like it.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks awesome video Slade!! Now you have me thinking about that rear tin thanks😂😂.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! That video will be hot Friday in a couple of days. I’m doing Tuesdays and Fridays now.

[@TrixedOut]

Great video! I do appreciate how you include all the things that don't go right. That makes me feel better about when I run into issues.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, I really don’t like to edit it out problems because then others don’t understand why they are having so many. Thank you for being here.

[@richardraper6762]

Great video, I did the same thing with those little tins 🤣

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s not the first time I’ve done that lol

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great vid MR Slade !

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much, my friend. I truly appreciate it!

[@michaelmounts1269]

outstanding video! Tins have always seemed very difficult to understand for me..kind of like a black art.

[@martialthielen7675]

Very good 🇨🇵👍 and interesting

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@martialthielen7675]

Always a pleasure 👍

[@jimstewart6145]

looks good.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you, Jim! I hope you’ve had a great day.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

To fix the broken screw slot, tack weld or silver solder a washer on to patch it!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Bob! And thank you so much for stopping by.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@SladesVWBeetle I have silver soldered washers to reinforce many sheet metal parts due to fatigue cracks, ie, my mower deck where the blade bearing hubs bolt to the sheet metal. No burn through or grinding needed! Better than new! Keep up the great work!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@bobsbarnworkshop thanks my friend. I truly appreciate that.

[@OliverPassemard]

When you put the shroud on, shouldn't you have the Hoover bit on the cooler? I've seen stuff about it being needed to better seal the cooler. Also why again couldn't you use the thermostat? Different jugs?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, the Hoover bit was on the oil cooler. You might’ve missed it. I would definitely never go without that. Yes I’m going to use rubber seals for the back near the oil cooler. They weren’t here yet you might’ve missed me saying that on the video. The cylinder heads are aftermarket, and the holes were not there for the rod to go down through. But after consideration, I think I’m going to pull that apart and drill holes down through. It will bother me if I don’t use the thermostat because it will be on my mind. Lol.

[@bobwalter3375]

First here to watch

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes!! thanks for being here. I really appreciate it.

[@Slatersave]

I have put a little JB weld on a washer on some of those where the slot for the screw has broken.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s actually a very good idea, thank you very much!

[@scottmelindakarvonen867]

Awesome video...do you have recommendations on tin usage for a Baja? should i use them all...only some? (no heaters and headered exhaust)

[@goldentrunnell7450]

I'm curious about this as well. I have two different Bajas, both are currently running cylinder/ head tins but nothing else. One has a doghouse cooler and the other has a external cooler. 1500 single port and 2110 dual weber IDA's. Neither one has heater boxes.

[@vayabroder729]

You don’t need all the cooling tin because the motor is exposed. All those tins and seals are very important when the motor is enclosed in a closed compartment so you need fresh air coming in from the top and totally separate from hot expelled air from the engine. You don’t want hot expelled air being recirculated into the engine; that’s what overheats them.

[@goldentrunnell7450]

@@vayabroder729 makes sense.

[@sarahwarren4281]

nice video thanks for showing that what brand of heads are they?thank-you

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re welcome, I believe they are from car craft. Chinese heads. I didn’t purchase them myself. Unless they are original German heads, most of the time the cool tins have a tough time lining up.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you, my friend!

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Hey Slade ol’ buddy! Two questions! One, what/where did you get the VW engine stand adapter and where/when is your meet-up this summer? We’re talking our Mustang on Power Tour 6/10-6/15, we’re free any other time!😉

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hi Bob, actually, that is a harbor freight engine stand. The yolk adapter was actually at a garage parts buy out, I ended up seeing it. My buddy bought one from CIP one, the adapter, and it fit perfectly well. It was in one of my engine videos. Send me an email, and I’ll send you the flyer to the event. Thank you so much. I hope you can make it [e-mail]

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@SladesVWBeetle thanks man! email sent! I suppose I could weld up an adapter as needed if/when I need it. Right now I’m hoping I don’t need to pull the engine, it runs great. however I may lift the body to inspect and repair any frame or body rust. The worst place I see rust is the front around the Napoleon hat and frame head. Hard to see and get to!

[@AkOyunda]

16:25 Why is this metal so important? Will there be better air flow when we remove it for engine cooling? This part is missing in my 1303 / there is only this piece (20:22) Is it better if I remove this part as well? to more air flow

[@UndergroundBunkerBuds]

Hello Brother, I have a Manx style dune buggy with a 1965 vin. It has a ball joint front end. From my understanding ball joint frond end didn’t come out until 1966. I want to install disk brakes but have no clue as to what year this frond end is. How would I find out what year it is? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I would contact Misty at the vdub store! She will definitely hook you up and give you personalized service. Just tell her Slade told you to call. www.v-dubstore.com/default.asp

[@UndergroundBunkerBuds]

Thank you brother!

[@Slatersave]

Would the tins work better if they were switched? Are they left and right or identical?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

They can’t be switched back-and-forth. I don’t believe the way the shape is.