VW BEETLE ENGINE TOP END REBUILD PART #1 - HOW TO REBUILD A VW BEETLE MOTOR -

This week is part #1 on HOW TO rebuild a VW Beetle engine. This DIY will help with important tips and tricks for a air cooled classic beetle top end engine rebuild!
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[@janebachman6071]

Thanks!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much appreciate that!

[@jessesimpson1392]

We don’t care if it’s longer than 15-20, watched the whole thing, great video!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you! I truly appreciate that.

[@cenccenc946]

Dude is the Bob Ross of VW motors. 😆

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Haha! A friend of mine said something very similar the other day, a cross between Mr. Rogers voice and Bob Ross. Thanks for leaving a comment it really truly made me smile 😁

[@superbear617]

I like the parts where things don't go perfect and you have to improvise and fix stuff. More "real world" than many channels out there!! Looking forward to the enxt one!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!

[@greggbrown0]

Slade I love the way you explain why you clean the screws before spraying the oil.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you sir I appreciate that.

[@MikeMoose67]

Sure enjoyed watching this … if I ever need to do a rebuild I’m heading to Slades channel.. see you on the live feed my friend!!!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend I hope your weekend is going great.

[@gregscheyd4131]

LOVE THE audience applause at 11:19 !!!! AND DONT LET ANYBODY FOOL YOU : PAINS- TAKING WORK , GOING THE EXTRA MILE , AND OVER-KILL ( A FAMILY TRAIT ) , ARE NOT VICES BUT VIRTUES !!!!

[@johnwerner7194]

Is someone fast forwarded through this video they really miss some good information and how to get out of trouble when things go wrong thank you for posting this video

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@PopularityContest]

Nice a good deed and vital content for those of us including me no definitely me on how to break down one of these babies and refreshing them

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much brother, and thank you for always being here

[@nathanaelhandley514]

The longer and more information the better I think great video

[@glennirwin4710]

I like the detail!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!

[@williamtanner1372]

This brought back memories from 2 years ago. I highly recommend to anyone doing this to get some good taps and all new fasteners. Very good video!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much Williams, I truly appreciate you being here my friend

[@davidalexbdd]

Jolie taf 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@gordonmack9948]

I am doing a top end rebuild at the moment so I will be in your class this week, Great video Slade

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Gordon and I hope you’re doing well.

[@rscruiser3533]

It's good you spray ALL the screws and bolts once or even twice in a day or two in advance. If one has a screwdriver with the shank all the way through the handle --- Twist on the handle as you tap on top of the screwdriver using steady twisting force to unscrew ---- can tap on bolt heads before you try to undo ---- maybe a little propane torch to warm up the area to possibly remove bolt, stud or screw ----- if you are trying to save the hardware to reuse again, PLUS --- you don't want to break it off --- then you have now created more work not anticipated. ---------- Thanks for Sharing Slade --- Rodney

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much my friend, and thank you for adding special tips and tricks! That is so much appreciate it.

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!

[@adrianoregel3693]

Right on a lot of great knowledge. I just came across a 1976 vw buggy that I want to get started on great video thank you

[@SladesVWBeetle]

And thanks for being here!

[@razorback1293]

This is great. I'll be doing exactly this process in a few months time. Thanks

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Awesome!!

[@internetkilledthevideostar]

Nice job, Slade!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks great video!! See ya on the next one.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend I hope that you’re having a wonderful day

[@johnprideaux7141]

Love these videos!!! 🙏

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you John I hope you’re having a great day

[@augienajera642]

Awesome just like I knew it would be!!!! Can't wait for the next installment of this series!!!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@beefsoda1]

Great video as usual 👌 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend

[@phillipcollums3589]

Just in time! I am pulling mine out in the next week and will be cleaning it up, swapping to a dog house fan shroud, and just making everything better before putting it back in. Thank you for the video.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Phillip!

[@davidryan573]

All things considered, that’s a pretty original engine, it’s cool to see the factory stickers on the fan shroud, thanks a lot of great information.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you David, I hope your weekend is going wonderfully well

[@ibrewster]

Great video. "Don't put vicegrips on your puppy" - Classic! 🤣

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I know…. Most of the times I realize I say a lot of strange stuff. 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@mikehammer4546]

Good stuff, on the fuel pump standoff, I Alway sand them so they fall smoothly. Also Helps with vapor lock.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Mike, I appreciate the extra tip and you being here.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

1st Like! Yay!

[@PopularityContest]

Okay you win this time ⏲️

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

@@PopularityContest Thanks@Popularity Contest

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great video Mr Slade. Very informative !! Great detail. Gonna need an air cooled project now lol

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend I hope you’re doing well.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

always nice to see that it can go wrong and how to fix it. well done on that bakelite to remove it, that's how i do it. sometimes i use a puller to extract it. can't wait for the next episode.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I appreciate you!

[@eubanks8085]

Nice video...that was quite a few obstacles to overcome, honestly a realistic how-to as something always goes not to plan. Look fwd to the rest of the series

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!

[@TheJorgSacul]

That yellow towel was one of Heather's good ones, wasn't it? You make me want to pull my engine and tear into it... way above my pay grade, but I want to do it. My engine runs well, but it has numerous things that could be better. I'll probably hold off until it is at point of no return, but I'm so tempted.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

No, I no longer take her towels I always get in trouble lol I hope this video will helpful!!

[@benkanobe7500]

Outstanding!

[@adamgray2720]

Great video and I appreciate the attention to detail. I learn from your videos for help with engines and also for my own videos.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you brother, thank you for always being here.

[@danielwilliams9625]

Very helpful video series. I was considering taking the engine down in my '71 Super Beetle, and this series will give me the video reference to assist me in the process. Thanks for sharing and I enjoy your KZbin videos!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s awesome Daniel, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment I truly appreciate it.

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Nice to see that engine still has the Thing skid plate.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s the first I’ve seen one my friend, I never knew about them.

[@miket3973]

Keep these coming. Very helpful!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely Mike, thank you for being here.

[@cameronbritton514]

He simply can't say it enough. Take the steps or end up like me lol

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

No need for a 4 legged stand Use some old piece of metal flat stock and fab up a bracket that sits on the front leg to make a base to hold the drain pan. Imo👍🇩🇪

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend! I’m actually going to modify a milk crate, I should probably slip it into the next video.

[@austinrivers9938]

They make a oil catch pan for the 3 legged oil stands fyi, inexpensive and saves headaches and messes :)

[@kennycarpenter9466]

A 4 x 4 block on either side works also

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you! I’m actually going to modify a milk crate I have. Somebody brought it up in the recent live chat. And I’m going to go ahead and use it hopefully

[@robertlambert5299]

Jegs has engine stand drip tray. Part 555-80060 I have one after cleaning up oil spills. Lol

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much Robert, I’m actually going to check into that right now.

[@robertlambert5299]

@@SladesVWBeetle I have one for my 3 leg engine stand.

[@fricksapiaries8646]

Great series! Is the engine mount bracket an adapter that fits into the head of an off the shelf engine stand? I have a pretty good stand but not the bracket to hold the vw engine. It would be cool to be able to buy the bracket for my stand if available. Been looking around but haven’t found one yet? Thank you for the awesome content

[@anthonydagostino7782]

Anyone else see the horse around 18:00?

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nice video. 👍 I have the same case guard on my bug engine. The thermostat in that engine doesn't look right/original. I'm going to wait to see if you can figure it out.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I didn’t see anything strange about the thermostat yet? Although I’ve never had a VW thing motor.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

@Slades VW Beetle The 74 type 181 thing engine is the same as a 74 type 1. The thing engine has case guards to protect the engine when used off road. The thermostat in the engine doesn't look correct to the type 1 engine. Maybe, I'm wrong. When you get ready to test and inspect the thermostat, we will see the difference. I'll be watching for sure.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle Sounds good!! It’s the first Thing motor I have done. I’ll be just doing the usual. Setting it in hot water, to check for it to expand. I forget the temp, until I check my notes. Is there something else different?

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

@Slades VW Beetle I have a video on my channel on how I test thermostats. I read that to always test the thermostat in the original mounting bracket, so that it doesn't over expand and crack the housing.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle Oh absolutely! I did mention that when testing before. That would be bad without the bracket.

[@janebachman6071]

What makes the heater boxes junk? What are the deciding factors?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

There’s quite a few deciding factors. But these ones are too far gone. Especially the internal pipe, has exhaust leaks that would be very difficult to repair.

[@johnwarfn]

Vice grips on a puppy!😅

[@Thomzombie303]

What you say about not pulling the pulley and something about the distributor? What did you have to do before you took off the pulley?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Without going back through the video I’m guessing you were talking about the part where I said don’t turn the pulley if the distributor is not inside of the engine. Because it will damage the gear.

[@Thomzombie303]

yes thats it, thank you for replying. I am about to take the body off the pan of my 66 bug and at somepoint i will rebuild the engine. Not the original 1300, according to the numbers, it appears to be a single port 1500. I want to pep it up some with existing case, what do you recommend, i know i want a dual port heads, maybe dual carb set up, if the internals look good, what size heads should i upgrade to, if you were going to do it?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@Thomzombie303 you’re very welcome! When the distributor is not in, and you turn the pulley, it will start to grind the gear down inside. The distributor holds it down tightly. There’s so many directions you can go with that. Of course, Dual port heads, and to keep it simple as side of dual 34 carburetors. Maybe a mild cam. You can get some extra pep without losing dependability. Now you can go a lot further and keep the dependability but it will get very expensive.

[@Thomzombie303]

what size dual port heads would you recommend if i (assuming the internals are in good shape) with the 1500?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@Thomzombie303 Honestly look into the CB performance Panchito heads. They flow nice. I would call them and ask which they recommend. They have nice heads