VW Engine Build - Complete Start to Finish | Type 1, Flat 4

Hey guys, I hope you enjoy this new version of the VW Type 1, 40hp engine build. This was my first build with VWDarrin a couple years back and it was a lot of fun. Thank you! =)
VW Engine Build - Complete Start to Finish | Type 1, Flat 4

[@ionracer24]

I fell asleep watchin this and i could of sworn i was buildin an engine with nicolas cage and some guy cause i kept trying to give instructions cause i could hear it while asleep but couldnt talk and there was a lake right next to open garage doors and i could see down in it and see fish!! Lol so weird. i woke my self up and saw what ya'll were buildin and rewatched it cause i've built hundreds of vw engines. Nice job thanks for sharin!

[@CTmoog]

That's awesome! I love weird dreams! Thank you! =)

[@ionracer24]

@@CTmoog Np

[@larrymiglore7508]

That was one of the best builds I've seen. Good old VW. May it live forever. I'm always so impressed that the little engine that could has stood the test of time.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Larry!

[@lonniedeckermusic]

I'm only 10 minutes in and I'm glued...great video!

[@jasongadberry1016]

I’m going to be taking on a complete rebuild this summer Thank you for this video Very informative

[@lonniedeckermusic]

How's it going?

[@jasongadberry1016]

@@lonniedeckermusic Hard to start when work has me staying in hotels every week Thinking about selling the thing

[@AdinSLaboy]

😮 wow I love that engine process I wish one day find someone who show me stuff like this not in school just on streets I like school but went u learn its like this gentleman did ❤

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@spiritofkatuba]

Hey I saw you rebuilding that VW engine... it brought back memories. From the maternity my first ride was in a 1959 VW, 17 years later I learn to drive in the same all beat up and when I was about q0 years I swear, I knew how to put that engine back together. That was in Africa! I live here now and swear before my time, I am gonna buy me a VW...My dad had a 1957 Chevy I saw in uour picture!!! Memories!!!

[@fieroboy_8622]

Nothing like building air cooled engines. I use to build chevy corvair engines. Easy work

[@CTmoog]

Yes, they are pretty cool and fun to build!

[@leonardmoody5498]

The internal combustion engine is nothing short of a mechanical miracle.

[@lmfarms4611]

Thank you for being a wonderful patient teacher. Remind everyone that number 3 exhaust valve clearenss should be a little looser then the rest of the valve clearness. Number 3 exhaust valve runs hotter, and is more successible to failure,

[@heuer03]

I really enjoyed watching the video. It was very educational. Thank you so much!

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

VW Darren is a legend on them engines

[@alleyoop4465]

Youve clearly built plenty of VW engines and way more than me but, watching you bounce that crank putting the key in and then watching it flex when you torqued the tod bolts hurt me deep in my soul.

[@nasserghazaleh2593]

Love for you to build my engine. You’re very thorough and appreciate the attention to detail.

[@jimmiecurnutt7363]

I am not going to build a vw engine but i enjoyed the video...

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@davemurton736]

Watched every minute, and really enjoyed it !! I am about to retire, and I plan on rebuilding my stock 1600 TP, this will be of great help, Thank you

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! Good luck on your build and enjoy your retirement! =) Let me know how it goes!

[@lonniedeckermusic]

Good luck and happy retirement!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow! You guy’s did a great job on that beauty!! She sure purr’s like a kitten! Well worth watching the complete build!👌😎👍

[@outdooraf]

VW Darrin rocks!

[@jordanwlee]

One of the best build videos I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched a lot of them. Thank you for filming and asking a lot of questions a long the way. Lots of wisdom from your friend. He’s legendary. Really enjoyed watching him share his knowledge through the whole thing. Will be using a lot of tips and tricks on building my single port and doing work on my 1914 ghia engine. Thanks! Great video

[@CTmoog]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@BrainfromSpain]

Adjust cylinder 1 clearances with "Dreizylinder schnidipunkt" !! That's how I was taught. Beautiful engineering.

[@joseeduardohortacelso2214]

Nice montage, CT. In Brazil, it is usual to assemble it a little differently, which can be seen on Tonella's channel, a specialist in air-cooled engines in São Paulo. Congratulations on the super cool projects! Hugs, Bauru/SP

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Jose! 😎😎😎

[@HGS1000]

@@CTmoog I nominate Leandro Coelho too. hugs, Belo Horizonte/MG

[@midwestron8576]

Great video, but the parts cost so much now, a person might as well go Subaru from a wreck and have 160 trouble free horsepower. $800 heads, $900 fuel system, $500 stroker crank, $400 case machining, $80 solid rocker shafts, $60 steel push rods, $180 connecting rods, $100 crank and cam bearings, and that is if you have a rebuildable engine to start with.

[@stevenr8606]

I have never, ever used valve grind paste - EVER❗️Even after doing 1,200+ individual valves on VW 's

[@nelsonordonez9049]

Saludos desde Colombia. Gracias. Gracias. Tkd magnífico vudeo

[@zackmilner2249]

Id love to learn from this guy

[@matthewbroyles2291]

Yea, its way easier to do it before putting halves together!!! But you can put your drive gear in backwards, but thats easy enough to lift and adjust after assembly

[@dirkroggeveen5764]

Thanks for sharing, great job!! 😀👍👍👍

[@nakoawarrior3186]

My brother always raced VW Dune Buggy's,......in mud runs. He would enter 3 times and take 1st, 2nd and 3rd place other racers hated him the fans loved to watch him wheely through the mud pit. The other racers tried to look at his engine to see what 4 barrel carburetor and nitrus he was running. He quit using VW engines because they always spun the same bearings,...it was cylinder 1 or 2, I forget now. But he started using the pinto beam kit using 74 pinto engines,.....titanium bolts and everything else. Then his buggy was untouchable,....Then he also ran in the outlaw class against 4 wheel drives.

[@CTmoog]

Very cool! =)

[@Telephony954]

I don't think I have ever hear a smoother running vw engine ever. great job.

[@leudissantana]

Mis saludos y mis respetos para los dos, tremendo capitulo. Muy lindo el sonido de ese motor.

[@bassdaze]

Darins the man

[@singhivan]

Hi from South Africa. Wow, it's an absolutely amazing engine build. I learned a lot. Darren is an amazing mentor. If I were a jounger, I would have loved to work and learn under his guidance. By the way, what city is this workshop at. Good luck with the installation of this engine and happy riding 😅. Cheers

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =) Darrin is amazing! He is located in Central Florida.

[@robertlibengood]

I was 19 years old , I just had a Flashback of a Seasoned VW Mechanic teaching me how to do a Valve job. I am now 68 years old and still remember the lesson. What a great Video. Some people learn by reading - some watching -others doing. This is Great Teaching material.

[@1SIMONdeGEKKE1]

This video is amazing!

[@draganjankovic8748]

Bravo majstore😂😎

[@AiMR]

I like the way you work. Well lit, clean, well-organized and everything laid out. You are an inspiration!

[@stevenr8606]

😄😂😂🤣🤣 Do you go to many Machine Rebuid Shops ?

[@beefsoda1]

This guy is awesome! Thanks whoever you are for teaching anyone who will listen to your wizdom!

[@marcelo_rcosta]

27:02 A recomendação para uso do torquímetro é: “Parar no primeiro estalo.” Não é recomendado o double check.

[@jennelynemarsh7256]

nice good to see it all together

[@alexonder1545]

WOW Nice job Thanks for sharing....

[@ChotuuSian]

Good work 👍

[@Tuddal218]

Thanks from Norway,God bless you

[@leonardmoody5498]

Great video. I now completely understand nothing. 😂

[@thepunadude]

YEAH YEAH, WE DID 6-8 EVERY WEEKEND ...PULL EM REBUILD EM ... RE INSTALL EM ...

[@andymaurice7693]

No rubber O rings between the two halves????? Love the video.....I have a 36hp How can I get a hold of U??

[@dietmarfranzscholl6316]

From 1974 to 1977 I learned car mechanic by VW in Germany after the 3 years I was tested in theory and practice and I got the certificate for car mechanic without this certification you can't work as car mechanic in Germany I don't know how much of this Boxer engine's I repaired but it was a lot 😏

[@mikemike9449]

I used to rebuild those engines when I was in my early teens. Installed a lot of big bore kits, dual weber carbs. Complete rebuilds and reconditioning of every part

[@Fahrfrumlosin]

Most Lego sets are more complicated to assemble than a VW engine😂

[@Mikefngarage]

YEA great IDEA....

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mike! You gave me the idea! I appreciate it! =) 😎😎😎

[@togatony]

What an awesome experience to learn from VWDarrin! You can't put a price on getting that kind of knowledge!

[@abdullahbukhari7528]

Great Done good job I m from Islamabad Pakistan ❤️🇵🇰❤️

[@philhall395]

Awesome - does anyone know where I can see similar video rebuild of a VW Type 4 engine (i.e. late bay 1975 ish) ?

[@davidadams007]

So nice. Flat 4's and 6's are magic. Great team

[@CTmoog]

Thanks David!

[@theflyingboxcar4804]

Nice video, thanks! What kind of sealer did you put on the bottom of the cylinders?

[@conradspamer2077]

i'm still searching for same answer - did you figure it out?

[@theflyingboxcar4804]

@@conradspamer2077 Not yet, I'm hoping the OP will respond but no luck so far

[@kazax699]

17:03 Crankshaft assembly 28:49 Piston install 32:15 Crankshaft Install 37:41 Camshaft Install 38:38 Short block final assembly 45:45 Piston and Jug install 48:33 Wrist pin 52:21 Head install 54:06 Pushrod tubes 1:03:15 Pushrod install 1:04:00 Rocker arms 1:18:52 Oil sending unit 1:29:22 Distributor install 1:36:24 Intake 1:43:25 Firing Order/Plug wire install 1:56:28 Valve Covers 1:58:01 Generator + Fan 2:04:40 Carb install 2:14:55 Clutch 2:17:04 BOIYOIYOIYOIYOING 2:19:27 Run

[@MustyPeppa]

❤

[@MustyPeppa]

How were you able to fit j tubes on the engine? Is it because you have 1300 heads?

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi CT, getting ready to start rebuilding my old 40hp engine. I got new bearings, pistons and jugs for it. My case is older without main stud Orings and cam bearings so not much needed to put the case halves together. I also got new lifters since the old one were flat. The fun starts.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Tim! that's awesome man! Make sure you film all of it and share it with everyone! =) I'm working on my 40h as well. Just rebuilt the 26 pict-1 today. It's got more punch now. The fuel inlet came loose so I need to find a barb with a thread and screw it in so it doesn't pop out again. That's how they catch on fire.....what brand cam and lifters did you buy?

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Using the same cam and stock lifters but the box says racing lifters. Maybe it will go faster. Haha. Never rebuilt a VW engine before so a first for me. I have rebuilt ford and chevy engines before which are allot harder. These are tinker toys compared to those. Getting our newer RV ready also for our annual trip down the Pacific Coast. Can't wait. Will share videos on KZbin. Oh, I haven't even looks as to what the original carb I have for this yet? Looks like it took a mudd bath. Will drop the whole thing in my chemdip can and go through it. Yes, these are fire starters so tapping it out and put in a barb fitting would be a great improvement for sure👍

[@murderhornetoff-road6315]

how bad ass what tool did you use to remove gears off the crank

[@patrickyoung3503]

You get my number one vote for a job well done . Thank you for the lesson on how to rebuild a V W . Engine.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@coreypint8358]

So cool to be working with darrin.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Corey! It's always a good time hanging out with Darrin.😎

[@lotharcoswig9562]

​@@CTmoog)1😂11

[@andrewjamesscoular9029]

​@@CTmoog r4 0:00 ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@James-zw4tn]

I don't know what your talking about if Florida don't get cold then how come every winter I'm cold and glad to have a heater in my car.

[@wellingtonrosa4157]

Show 🇧🇷

[@brianchisnell1548]

There is a screen in the tank, a finer one in the pump. Why the cheapo downstream?

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏cool

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Great video!! Still watching…..

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Slade! =)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@CTmoog You’re on your game my friend!!

[@CTmoog]

@@SladesVWBeetle 😎😎😎 Thanks buddy!

[@nadenolam8368]

Sunday morning coffee and CT video.

[@desmo5514]

Yes...🙏show us the way Sensei

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Nad!

[@veikkovilen-on2mw]

​@@CTmoogZZ

[@HUD308]

Do we need to do this on the floor?

[@roberts6236]

i like this Darrin dude hes straight to the point and does explain well,matter of fact way i apreciate that.

[@lonniedeckermusic]

kzbin.info

[@stianmaurstad]

Thanks to the the amazing Mechanic (Darrin?) and the guy filming. Such valuable video to reference and to keep them bugs on the road.

[@johnnylangdon5499]

I worked on old timer Mercedes Benz, so many things are`nt the same but still one time watching this I guess i can fix vw now.

[@Automotivemayhem]

Hey am i crazy or did you mate the two case halfs twice? First i saw it at 38:39 and again at 39:22? Is there two engines in this video or did you have to separate them after matting them the first time im so confused to what i saw it was never explained. Please reply so i know im not crazy.

[@CTmoog]

your not crazy well not that I know of...=) We had to open it back up to adjust something but the footage was lost.

[@steverives3060]

@@CTmoog Had to open it back up to install the camshaft.......minor adjustment

[@maverick4177]

A true master at his trade 👌🏻😎

[@CTmoog]

Building them in his sleep! =)

[@bigblock1968impala]

how far into the build did you get until you said, "THE CAM"

[@marksj2007]

Engine firing order is 1432 but clockwise, not anti clockwise as shown 1 hour 43 minutes 20 seconds in that's why engine wouldn't run at the end. (noticed leads had been changed but no mention of it?) sorry but waisted loads of time previously and don't want other people doing the same... great video guys.

[@RajeshDookaran]

Yes , I totally agree, because the crank is a 180 degree crank,making the firing order 1234 or 1243 , that's a flat plane crank they are assembling

[@azarellediaz4892]

I haven’t assembled a VW engine in decades, great video. One thing I normally did was use plasti-gage on the rod bearings to determine proper clearance, did you do that part off camera?

[@michaelsaint7325]

hahahaha thats a funny one

[@azarellediaz4892]

@@michaelsaint7325 what is funny about it? If the oil space isn’t correct the engine will either starve for oil or not build up pressure.

[@andyp.1102]

great, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgekiriazis9149]

Hi CT....sorry to ask you this question over the VW engine rebuild vid, but it just popped into my head. I can see you're always busy with work & the videos, will we ever get to see any more progress on the Karmann Ghia? it's been about a year since any updates....I had the opportunity to buy one here in Melbourne, Australia & I'm always looking out for complete resto project vids to keep me inspired 😁

[@CTmoog]

Hey George! Yes, stay tuned! What year is your Ghia?

[@georgekiriazis9149]

@@CTmoog It is is a 1960 (Australian delivery, Right Hand Drive) model. I've always favoured the models btwn '60-'69. I know the most highly sort after & most desirable model was the '67, which LUCKY YOU 🤣have & currently restoring. There were NO Australian delivery of the '67 model, not sure why....I'd love to send you some pics but don't know how to on this reply section...Maybe if I use your business email address?

[@diernosaj]

Is it just me or did Darren forget to put the cam in at first? The weird edit at 37:42 and then him putting the case half on without the cam in had me wondering wth was going on.

[@tonyking9235]

POOR OLD GRINDER SOUNDS LIKE IT NEEDS SOME NEW BEARINGS. AM I WRONG

[@R.E.HILL_]

Very cool video.. btw, that wavy washer is called a belleville washer.. 🙂

[@sergioaranguizthompson6807]

Thank you so much Sir for share it... God Bless you and your friends and families in USA... Best regards from Santiago of Chile, SouthAmerica!

[@shanebrainerd1644]

Thank you for a 1200 build video! Always find videos of dual port 1600 videos. You gained a new follower! Can't wait to learn from your videos!

[@6258RB]

I always used scotch bright pads (red) with dawn dish soap to clean cylinders lightly to knock off the sharp edge , especially on air cooled engines, I did this to all my rebuilds. try it some time, My rebuilds lasted over 25 years and still going, I rebuilt Lots of diesels, I did this to a cat engine that had 700 thousand miles honed the cylinders with dingle berry used cylinders and pistons new rings. the customer said the oil was always cleaner in that engine at oil changes then any other it has 400 thousand miles and still going strong. Try it you'll be amazed , I retired after 35 years.

[@EJJ1977]

Good job, but please use hose clamps on the fuel line. You don't want leakage of fuel and what else happening. Also there are double coated fuel lines available that wear less quicky. The fuel filter doesn't belong there in my humble opinion. Potential leakage of the fuel above the distributor is fatal.

[@KMRF510]

Brings back memories from Courtesy Chevrolet San Diego doing Heavy line work with a real shop Forman named Harry Boker

[@CTmoog]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! =)

[@drummer4hire12]

I have an oil leak coming from behind the crank pulley. Any ideas of how to fix it? This is a great video thank you for sharing!!!

[@TheStig1961]

What is the "price tag" for this excelent VW engine rebuild? Spring regards: Stig Österberg from Dalsbruk in Finland.

[@Papusanti2395]

G😂😂t😂t Si un🎉a

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi CT, just rewatching this one because I just picked up a old 40hp to play with. The guy I got it from works or owns a machine shop up north from here and he watches you and Darrin. He loves the channels. He has a 58 bug that he is building a super horsepower motor for it. He has a bunch of VW parts for I know where to get them now. He didn't have a starter though so will need to get one and the setup for starting it on the floor like you guys did. Is that the normal exhaust that curls under the motor that is sits on?

[@ygaillard38]

Bonjour Rusty et à vôtre ami Darrin très belle équipe félicitations pour le remontage de ce moteur en peu de temps

[@wcx2]

Man, that was awesome. This should have been called CT: THE MOVIE! Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! =)

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Awesome video CT very good learning tool👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Atom!

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

@@CTmoog no problem man 👍💯

[@martyp7134]

My late father was Volkswagen mechanic and service manager he put the distributor both ways mostly put drive in later but he told me to put in first because i was a Amateur .

[@MR.ROB.DA.GOD.Biker-ex]

My father used to have a Volkswagen shop in the '70s and '80s called The Beetle Haus in Atlanta, ga. I learned how to do this engine rebuild when I was 13 years old and I also learned how to install the motor in the in the vehicle. It's really easy. My first car was a bug. And all of my friends started driving beetles because I had one at 16. Now even 30 years later they all drive German cars. Even their grandchildren.

[@rv6864]

Where was his shop? Beetle Haus? Ive always lived in Atlanta.

[@cloudjungle]

Not fan of the camera moving in and out and about! Adds nothing and make me dizzy. But you do you. Love your vids.

[@SupladitangMangyan]

Hello💚JowarotFam💚 Galing nyo po mag ayos Sending💜waiting🙋‍♀️ ytcKwento ni Miray 🇵🇭🇹🇼

[@rmricerchesalutem1355]

good morning where did you find the bracket that allows the starter motor to be attached to the crown for starting the engine without fitting the gearbox where you can buy it

[@arnoldkwiatkowski2692]

No oil on threads or under the bolt heads and nuts??? Clicker type torque wrench???😐

[@pickles5150]

Thank God for the TV mute button. Nothing is worse than listening to some Jethro grunting like an old sow.

[@saul_torres]

Amazing video! Question? Where is this amazing mechanic located?

[@lorslara6994]

What is the meaning of those small pipes that comes out intakemanifold and connects to heatpipe?

[@Rumpleskin]

Carburetor preheat

[@anthonylawlor9130]

Super rebuilding skills there. Very enjoyable video. Someday I’ll get back into vw fever. Thanks

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =) Don't wait! Just do it! =)

[@thadmachia9873]

Can't wait to see you driving rusty!

[@CTmoog]

here you go enjoy =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSlg4SDqs6qmpo