VW Beetle - Seized Engine Opened Up - And Checking The Engine Block Out

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This week we finally get the vw beetle engine block split open!
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[@conrad1468]

Excellent job!! I’ve never seen pistons rusted on like that. She’s a good short block. I bet someone took it out because it’s a semi auto engine. Threw the engine to side and put in a manual engine. Thank you for the shoutout!! I see I forgot the washer for the case splitter tool.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much my friend I always appreciate those tools. Makes life simpler. The block seems fine! I’ll run it out to Jim’s and leave it with him. It will need cut of course, but seems like a nice block.

[@conrad1468]

@@SladesVWBeetle Jim will measure and let you know. I bet the doesn’t need any machining. Measure it per the owners manual and see what ya get.

[@1956greasemonkey]

Air hammer is king in that situation. Being with Rheumatoid Arthritis and almost not able to use a hammer at all, you learn the short cuts.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes Floyd you’re absolutely right. I have a compressor I need to buy more things. I did have an air hammer, would love to know what happened to it. It magically vanished.

[@terrancemoore2035]

Brings back memories of the learning years of the late 70's. My mentor would have wood when we picked up an auto stick case. The area where the 3 crank shims went never had hammer damage.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely! This was the worst engine I encountered. Although this case seems to be good. I’ll find out when I send it to Jim‘s.

[@saulsierra8431]

awesome video always learning from you and very entertaining and thanks for the stickers

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much, and thanks for being here weekly I truly appreciate it. Thank you for the support, I hope the stickers are nice for you!

[@tylersanders6080]

Glad my autostick engine don't look that bad😂 looking forward to tearing mine apart as well! Thanks Slade!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re lucky Tyler, this ones out outside. But this motor was not from my car it was just an extra one I had around so I was curious to see what it was like.

[@oldtanker4860]

Wow that one really made a mess of your floor. I enjoyed the demolition and am glad you may have a good case. A bonus would be a good cam and crank.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for being here, that mess is not going to be fun to clean up. It’s winter time so it makes it tougher. I believe the block is good since the standard bearings are still in it. Just going to need a small amount of machine work. I’m going to check the crank.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Looks good from my house keep us posted after you power wash it! Thanks for the video and your time on this block bin fun to watch.😁😁

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Doug, I’m going to power wash it in a few days and try that super clean out, and see how it works.

[@1961franny]

Great video! Can’t wait to see the rebuild

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Mike, I really appreciate it. It’s time for me to jump back on the car, I paused to see if the engine block was any good. I have an extra one so that’s a good thing. Just in case lol

[@ddk56vw]

The last engine that Emily and I took apart was just as stubborn. I had to do the same thing and literally hammer off the jugs. It helps to hammer back and forth or on the top side and then the bottom. This way the jug doesn't get wedge in the case. Good job and yes, save all nuts and bolts lol🤠😎👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, this was the most stubborn one I’ve ever dealt with. I didn’t expect it to be that bad. Although worth it, I believe this case seems to be fine. Of course I’ll let the machine shop decide.

[@GT.Bugger]

Look at that mess in the floor🤣. Was great to see you open the case. One thing I've never done myself so good to see how you did it. Nice surprise inside also..looks pretty good.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It honestly seems to be fine. It will need line bored and cut, but it was never done before so that’s a bonus plenty of meat left. The floor looks horrible I’m gonna have to scrub it that’s not fun in the winter

[@billkea7224]

I am so glad you made this episode. I had no idea how to split the case with the stuck pistons.

[@adamwenz8761]

Thanks for bringing us along for the teardown of this engine. Now I have a better idea of how things are put together, which will help a lot when I get around to unseizing my '70 Beetle's engine.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re welcome Adam, and thank you for being here I truly appreciate it. I’m going to split the case on another one I have. Not sure I’ll film it, I don’t want to bore everyone lol

[@johnfreeman1189]

I'm extremely surprised!! Thanks for taking us along on the teardown.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you John! The block seems to be fine. I’m going to have it sent to the machine shop but I think it’s good to go.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Nice job slade, yep just like the Bus engine I rebuilt, smashed the jugs off and everything was all good. I had a bit more corrosion. But nothing too bad. Have a great weekend yourself. 👉

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, thanks for being here. Yeah sometimes it’s deceiving, I started looking it over and figured it was junk. I really believe this will be a good blocked. I’ll have it sent to the machine shop and cleaned up and cut where needed.

[@sevenoaksbrewing]

Wow, looks like it was all worthwhile. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much my friend, and thanks for always being here. I truly appreciate it.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Agree. The seezed engine videos have been fun. Definitely better than the news lol

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes the news is horrible, I no longer watch it lol, it was a fun series to do. Now onto more things.

[@Rockinbiker1946]

Perfect length to watch while the wife watches Wheel of Fortune!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😂😂😂 Thanks for being here Dan!

[@frankhinson1361]

I would have a machine shop check the Kolbenschmidt bearings to see if they are within spec. They are far superior to anything you can buy now. This block was a great find! Frank Hinson

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It truly was a great find, I’ll send it off shortly with everything and have them go over at all. I was delighted that the block seem to be in good shape. I have a spare one in case.

[@antoniorivera6187]

Nice job getting the case apart see you on the next video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Antonio, thank you for always being here every week I truly appreciate it.

[@jameslee6494]

Wow, I just restored one similar to this during 2021....a long journey to go through.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes James you’re right, it is a long journey. But it does keep my mind busy, and truly is worth the effort in the end. I’m pretty sure anyhow lol

[@PopularityContest]

So the only issue was those pesky seized jugs that is crazy I was expecting to see a wasteland full of corrosion. Great series I enjoyed every second 👍 👏

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, that was the most stubborn one I have ever dealt with. But I got a lot of good parts off of it. And of course the block is probably good.

[@peterdiebel7372]

Wow, i was just as impressed as you are with the cond. inside! Congrats, looks like an unmolested keeper. Cheers from B.C. Canada.

[@aj1696]

Thanks for showing the entire break down.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you AJ for being patient and being here. I truly appreciate it.

[@leonardramsey3458]

That case looks fantastic. It was definitely worth all the aggravation getting it apart. With all the bad cases floating around, it sure is nice to have an extra good one. Score 👍🏻💯💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely Leonard, I believe this case is probably good. Nice to have an extra one on hand. I’m going to send it to the machine shop and have them check it.

[@hosocat1410]

Great content. Thanks for sharing. KZbin makes it hard to find previous episodes, but I'll keep searching.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I have a playlist set up, where you can go through and see all of my pass videos. Or click on my main channel here, and scroll through the video sections. Here a link: After you click the link, just click the playlist tab. Hope this helps. kzbin.info

[@hosocat1410]

@@SladesVWBeetle thanks. Appreciate all your efforts and sharing!

[@jamesdodson9417]

A MAP gas torch would have made life really easy but sometimes you do what you got to do

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes James you’re absolutely right. I usually keep Map gas on hand, unfortunately I was out.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

That’s a big surprise that that block is in a very good condition. Even your bearings are original and are from kolben smith. Very good bearings. Again a good video👍👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I wish the bearings were good, I see some copper. It’s OK I believe this block is good. Just will need line board and fixed up a little.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

Love watching you work bro!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you brother, thank you for always supporting me and being here.

[@andycoyle4542]

Great stuff Slade! What a suprise 😳

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Andy, and thank you for being here.

[@johnlladron735]

Great result there, Slade. Sometimes cars do deliver nice surprises after all. Top tinkering video, thanks very much!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you John! I’ll send it to the machine shop sometime soon and have them go over it. And line bore, seems like a good extra block.

[@nathanaelhandley514]

Way better then any news great videos

[@GTIMAN2010]

Awesome!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Alex! Thanks for being here.

[@Paulman50]

Different, but definitely a good set of videos to watch. Did learn how to take a stubborn motor down.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That was probably the worst one I ever dealt with. I have another block to split but it’s no big deal for 20 minute job. This one was stubborn.

[@superbear617]

Lucky me! I was dining alone this evening, and your video was my entertainment!! Way to persevere on this one - that case looks very nice - worth the effort, for sure. I have 2 quick questions: 1) When the shop bores out the cylinders, is it OK if the case has some pieces of the "jugs" stuck to the cylinder sides? I have not heard of or seen that before.... 2) You mentioned you would have the case checked out. Who does that and what are they looking for? If this is covered in a future video, I can wait! I hope you have a good weekend.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hey my friend glad you enjoyed the video. I remove those pieces from the cylinders. They came right off. They would remove them anyhow. They were just stuck. I’ll probably send it off to VW machine shop. Since it had standard bearings, if everything checks out OK. It will be cut to .20…Should be a good block.

[@jamiewalton23]

That's a keeper buddy, thanks for the video mate

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for being here my friend. Yes definitely can be fixed up I’m very happy.

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Starting the new year on a good note 💪 score

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely Edoardo, let’s make this a great year. I truly appreciate you being here.

[@stephenbrown5580]

I think those cylinders be OK with a little JB Weld and some duct tape 😆 Case looks great with STD bearings. Way to start the New Year!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😂😂😂 That was the worst one I ever took apart. But it’s OK the block seems good. It will need cut in line board, but so far so good.

[@skeptic3332]

Good Grief there is another person in the world like me.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

We’re rare!! 😁

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Slade, I was surprised at how good the inside was too. By the looks of the main bearing the crank is probably good too. I bet either it was rebuilt or low miles and just sat for years. Good score for sure. Look forward to you rebuilding it someday if your not using it right away.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Tim, I believe it must’ve been low miles. Because the bearings are standard size. I have an extra block but I still wanna have this one checked.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

VW Darrin has showed on his videos how to check these blocks to see if boring is required for the crank. But he just does it by feel and not the hitech tools a shop uses. It will be interesting what they come back with. my bet is its still good and all that is needed is new bearings, pistons and jugs. Plus seals.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@TimsWorkshopTJY I like watching him. Every once in a while I put one of his videos on while I’m relaxing on the couch. Very knowledgeable man. I’m going to use my micrometers and check it. And that will tell me. I know it’s going to be cut. But I do believe it’s a good block.

[@rodneybrand8521]

Well ... it had to be done..looks like you've got a good case and crank and cam..everything looks good..too bad about the jugs..pretty good shape I'd say..

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I think you’re right Rodney, I got a put the micrometers on the case and check it. And then send it out to be hot tank, and of course line board. But I think the case is good. I still have to check the crank.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

The internals don’t look that bad but might be a good candidate for a long block.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I will definitely have it checked out. I think it’s a good block, appears to be so far.

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Great work my friend!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much I truly appreciate that.

[@mikehammer4546]

You’d be lucky if Heather lets you in the house looking like that🤪

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh that will never happen Mike. Lol, I sneak in through the basement and get cleaned up and then come upstairs. 😁

[@JMKGarage]

Oh man did you ever had to beat on those sleeves to get them off. Glad to hear the block is looking good and useable.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’ve never had one be that stubborn for me before. But at least it’s apart now. And the block appears to be good so far.

[@greggbrown0]

Wow not bad at all…. Bet it will clean up real well , can’t wait to see it.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Gregg, thanks for being here every week. I am so excited about the 68 restoration.

[@greggbrown0]

@@SladesVWBeetle I’m excited for you, the 63 I was looking at was sold before I could get to it.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@greggbrown0 Oh dang!!! That’s not good!! Don’t stop looking!

[@greggbrown0]

@@SladesVWBeetle not gonna stop, I will find one a 63 or 65. Had a 65 back in 1978 , worked for Mike Patton VW Mazda dealership.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@greggbrown0 Awesome!! Next time around when the 68 is done. I must have a 66 or back!

[@timandrews9560]

I've had good luck with motorcycle engines getting them apart buy placing a hot plate under them getting them really warm along with lubricant in cylinders getting them freed up

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Honestly Tim that’s the worst one I’ve ever done. I thought for sure the cylinders would come off after soaking them. I was quite surprised it was that bad.

[@walter68bug98]

I have A late dual relief case from the engine I took apart and it still has vw logo and part numbers on bearing saddles so it’s never been align bored or anything

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh absolutely Walter that’s great. It will need cut and line bored, but you still have plenty of meat to work with that’s great news.

[@randykelso113]

How happy were you when you got the cylinders off and it spun like butter lol good times !

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh I was thrilled Randy, and thanks for giving me some tips. I appreciate it more than you realize. This is just the one section I never had to do. But I think it’s going to be fun.

[@martyp7134]

My late father was a Volkswagen mechanic at Volkswagen dealership and service manager he use take a cylinder head with jugs off and slide hammer the cases apart he had a case spitter but he said it destorts the case because not pullin😮g even.

[@jimlester5003]

You hit the jackpot on this one. Who does your block machining? I can't find anyone here in Mass. All the small shops have closed.

[@phoschnizzle826]

While it has been a bit of an ordeal to get through, it does give us viewers a real-life example of a worst-case disassembly.

[@bahtjarkarpuzi9846]

I think you are mad man,what are you doing.!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😂😂😂

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!

[@stevessaws3612]

Great vid Sladerz. Are autostick cases different to manual cases?👍🇦🇺

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you sir, the cases are the same. But here’s the deal, it has a torque converter instead of a fly wheel. And when you pull out in an auto stick, there’s no clutch to dump hard!! So it pulls out very gently. So the main bearings really never take a beating in the case. I love getting a hold of these engines when I can.

[@badaxelbrewski]

"Last 6 nuts!" What a tomcat on its 7th life says.

[@xlargest]

Hey Slade, I was driving to work and my 73 bug just quit. Now I have no crank no start. When I turn the key I hear like the starter wants to engage but nothing. Battery is new and I have 13volts at the coil with ignition on. Bug was running ruff on my 2 mile drive to work before it quit. Come to find out my engine was really dirty and I had alot of dirt on my air cleaner. I live next to a horse ranch in the desert. I tried to turn the crank but it wont turn, and yep its in netural. I'm thinking some dirt got sucked in the carb or the oil pump gave out. Any ideas? I was going to take the plugs and try to turn it when I get a chance.

[@robholeck234]

Hay slayed. What break master cylinder should I use on a buggy. I've heard duel pressure but I can't find one on cp1. And part number would be great. Thanks for your intake on working on vws.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Rob! Honestly I never used a dual pressure before. I only use the normal ones when I have disc set up on the front. I usually go through Wolfsburg west.

[@russgould707]

Is that an AS-21 case? I see it has fuel injection pistons.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I have to double check, now I’m second-guessing myself but I believe it’s an AS 41. I don’t know how to tell if they’re fuel injection pistons. I didn’t catch that part.

[@russgould707]

@@SladesVWBeetle An old VW guy I used to work for a long time ago told me those dished pistons came out of the fuel injected engines.

[@user-fy1gs1sy5q]

Is there any way to ask you a question

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I have a group on facebook where there’s a lot of help. It’s “Slades VW community”

[@skeptic3332]

For the love of mankind put some oil on that stand.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I know 😂😂

[@thebadbug7026]

Glad to see that this ended on a positive! You got a potentially good case and a giant mess to clean up😜