WILL IT RUN ? MUSTIE1 & the 1957 Vw Bug Engine , sitting for years : Will it start ?

[@mustie1]

that was so real it felt like l was there,

[@5150mxVW]

your stunt double leaves his spoon in his coffee too ???

[@northernyeti8280]

Out of body experience?

[@marcijunebug]

Mustie1 😂

[@johanlaurasia]

It was so real it LOOKED like you were there too !

[@johnpossum556]

A treat especiale!

[@supermarioisacat]

Mustie1 seems to be one hell of a good guy, this planet needs far more people that are like him.

[@5150mxVW]

Well said Mario , M1 is a great guy 👍

[@supermarioisacat]

👍

[@jameshanoomansing1442]

can never go wrong when Mustie1 is around...well done gents

[@5150mxVW]

I agree :) , thank you James

[@charger19691]

I truly miss the simplicity of the Volkswagen Beetle. I miss the days when they were everywhere. Great video fellas!

[@5150mxVW]

Well said & they sure were everywhere :) , thank you Danny👍

[@roconnor01]

Yeah,with simple tools you could keep them running. Now you need a degree in computer science. :(

[@robertborchert932]

Hehe, long time VW wrench here, started in the days of the Mk. 1 Rabbit. My old 80 Rabbit C had two control "modules", a hot start pulse relay and the intermittent wiper relay. These days i work with the whole gamut of modules...Getting the hang of the quirks with the new Continental ECUs...temperamental buggers. Rescued a Vanagon last week for a traveling customer, Digifant ECU died. Killed ignition and opened the injectors, pumped 5 quarts of gasoline into the sump. He was so happy to drive his Syncro home.

[@charger19691]

Any VW mechanic I've ever known always took great pride in keeping VW 's on the road. Dedication to the brand.

[@davidhutchison3343]

Same here. I started wrenching in the 70's, when a home mechanic could service their own vehicle. Today you need a computer to diagnose, and a full workshop to even get to anything. Mind, new cars are wonderful to drive, just not to service.

[@paul2466]

The way Mustie talks through his troubleshooting process, so fun

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@robertheinkel6225]

I drove one back when I was in High School. One head blew off, and limped it home on two cylinders. The block got helicoiled, and head resecured. About a year later, the head blew off again, repaired again, and sold. Something about that year, the head and Bloch were of different metals, which expanded at different rates, causing the issue. That was over 50 years ago.

[@5150mxVW]

That is a crazy story Robert , thank you for sharing

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Had a 1964 black convertible bug (not Karmann Gia) when I was 17. Bought it for $200. Used to pick up the local gals and take em for a ride thru the neighborhood with the top down. Then would drive through an open fire hydrant and get them all wet. (We used to open hydrants and use boards to fan spray to the other side of the street. A city thing in the hot summers of Chicago). Love your channel. Love New Hampshire. Did telecom work for the state police there in the late 90s. Beautiful place. Thanks

[@5150mxVW]

sounds like some fun times Tony👍, thank you

[@garyharrison3677]

"You're working on it so it should turn" is a great compliment. Mustie1 has a excellent channel.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, great channel indeed , thank you Gary

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Gotta admire Mustie for his expertise, persistence, and confidence. I hope we eventually find out the malfunction. I love the old bugs. I wouldn't mind owning another since I haven't had one since 1970.

[@5150mxVW]

indeed👍....now go get a Bug !

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@5150mxVW One day, just maybe.

[@davidg7346]

Good job! these engines are indestructible, i broke my oil pan on my 1200 cc vw bug drove it 10 miles without oil to mechanic shop, they installed new oil pan topped it of on oil and it was ready to go with no problems.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you David , 10 miles ? wow

[@davidg7346]

@@5150mxVW try it if you dont believe me ahah!

[@BustedGeezerGarage]

I could tell that there was low/no compression by the cranking sounds. Its actually a very distinctive sound. Listen to the video and its apparent. I'm surprised it ran at all. Its was only running on 2 cylinders after it got running. But, you got it running. Congrats Mustie1.

[@davidhutchison3343]

Diesel Prof I agree. Suspect rings may be frozen in place.

[@michaelkemp327]

I could tell by the smell 👻

[@stephenmiller7388]

Rebuilt a combi motor few years ago i ended up with new can barrels pistons went from 1600cc tp 1750vv drove great after that freshen up

[@stephenmiller7388]

They all sound the same 2 3 0r4 cylinders

[@wierpkevin]

I had a ‘58, I drove it in high school, graduated in 74. Good memories. Nice to hear even three cylinders running.

[@5150mxVW]

nice👍, great memories I'm sure , thank you for sharing Kevin

[@Shane-Singleton]

It's like watching a Mustie1 video from a year ago! Love watching him bring back these little VW engines!

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you Shane

[@koslund11]

Been enjoying your videos a lot. Your doing a great job putting humor in with your repairs. Its really funny how that younger guy keeps coming out of you. Your little chuckle usually gives that away. Thanks for sharing.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you for droppin' in

[@normanbuchanan9710]

the calmness Mustie approaches problems with are enviable to say the least, makes problems seem like fun 😅.

[@5150mxVW]

yes, he has a gift :).... we are shooting a vid on Sunday, should be a good one !

[@StonyRC]

Machines just sit up and BEG for Mustie1 ... the man is an Engine-Guru.

[@5150mxVW]

agreed RC , they also seem to jump on his trailer when he is here lol.

[@johnwade5747]

Early on in the video,I could hear the 'easy'cylinder or cylinders that have a valve stuck open.They may unstick,once some oil gets on them.Something I like to do is take a squirt bottle with about 16 to 1 2stroke gas and pre prime the carb.by squirting the mix in the slanted bowl vent tube until you see wetness at the throttle shaft.It eliminates a lot of grinding and dry cyl.walls,accelerator pump,etc.I love it! You have neat stuff!

[@bevanpope7924]

I have to go start my 1972 beetle that has been static for a few months. Great lessons learnt from this video. Many thanks.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, good luck with it , thank you for checking out the vid

[@kendaum102]

Can’t wait for the engine rebuild video. Good job of Mustie1 getting her to run on 3.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you Ken

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

I THINK I CAN! I THINK I CAN! I THINK I CAN! THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD! GREAT JOB FELLAS!

[@5150mxVW]

haha , thank you Jeffery

[@Imwright720]

This channel and Andrew Camarata’s are the only ones I watch from start to finish. I think we would all like them as neighbors and sit and have a beer.

[@bepowerification]

really? Mustie1's channel is great, too :)

[@wordreet]

1957!!?? Woah! I was just 4 yrs old when this Beetle was born! So I HAVE to watch this vid!!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@wordreet]

@@5150mxVW Are you sure your name's not Woody Allen?

[@mowler8042]

So fun to watch the mystery of why things don't work and how to solve it.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you for checking out the vid Marty

[@bubbie3533]

Hell yeah! Mustie1 in his natural element - wrenching on a VW. Thanks for making this video. 👍🇺🇲

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you for droppin' in

[@bubbie3533]

@@5150mxVW You're welcome

[@johnwade5747]

The valve(s)that are stuck open in their guides must be intakes,because if they were exhausts,the effect on the manifolds vacuum wouldn't be nearly as detremental to sucking in the gas.If its an intake,when the piston comes up,it pushes pressure in,and cancels out the necessary vacuum.I once hadca 223 ford 'cost clipper'6 banger that had an intake on one cyl.stuck open and it made it act like it was cold-natured,almost like the accel.pump wasn't operating. It was a new carb,and after it freed up,(vise grips,air in spark plug hole and liquid wrench),it ran as good as new. I love the detecting of issues! I want that bug!!!😁

[@dennisc.1189]

Hope you can get that number one valve unstuck. It didn't take Mustie long to find the problem. Thanks for sharing.

[@5150mxVW]

Me too , I thought my super glue job would stump him , NOPE haha , thank you for checking out the vid Dennis

[@TedBishop1]

Awesome video two friends sharing good times ! thats an awesome chassis ! Thanks for sharing Jason you made by day

[@5150mxVW]

:), thank you Ted

[@messemphanger]

The simplicity of that machine is astonishing.

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@daneberry7301]

Love it whenever you work on bug engines. Fascinating little engines!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@scottyjones27]

Yes to me also!! Fascinating!! I Lov older German mechanical engineering!! The human mind at it's finest in steel and iron!!

[@helicopterdriver]

I had a '75 Superbeetle. First year for fuel injection. It was a nightmare. Airflow box was dragging the flow gate right from the factory. A cold snap would warp the casting and flood the engine once the gate swung open and stuck. I finally drilled it out and hand scraped the flow box. Filled the crankcase with fuel once when an injector stuck open. Had to get my brother to (shamefully) tow me home with his Pinto... Still had to adjust the valves regularly. Car would go anywhere... floated over deep sand and mud while I watched my buddies in their 4 wheel drive bog deep when the tried to follow me through it. Very tough motors.... Not so much with fuel injection. I have a swing axle tranny for a VW if you ever get down South, you can have.

[@handyhippie6548]

v dubs are tough as hell. i used to build bajas and sand rails. i remember buying a 67 for $50 that was sitting in some weeds at a farm, and hadn't ran in 20 years. put a battery in it, poured gas down the carb, and it fired right up. the lady i bought it from was amazed. her son bought it new, got drafted and died in nam. it never turned a tire from the time he parked it where it sat, till i winched it on my trailer.

[@javaking1000]

Wow, if that's a true story, that's really sad. I hope you stopped by later to show it to her once you got it fixed up!

[@handyhippie6548]

@@javaking1000 the body was shot from sitting outside neglected for so long, so i used the drivetrain for a sandrail. she was going to a nursing home, and was getting ready to have an estate auction. i was there previewing the stuff for it, and saw the bug in the weeds beside the barn, and asked about it. never saw her again.

[@tiyukitv6508]

that excitement of waiting for it to run is truly intense :D

[@BustedGeezerGarage]

I've known several guys over the years who do similar to what you do mechanically. They only go for VW and Harley but they are not online like you. These guys have all commented to me that they love the simplicity and beauty of the air-cooled mechanics. I like VW and Harley too. I don't know if anyone on the Internet does that Muste1. I would watch that a lot.

[@generaldisarray]

Ah good ol' Mustie1 the engine whisperer... I love his happy go lucky, yet methodical approach!!!

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you for checking out the vid

[@motorv8N]

Cool! Nothing stays stopped long when Mustie's on the scene. Thanks for posting.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, glad you enjoyed it

[@Budkeywest]

Great collaboration with Mustie1!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you !

[@dfo105055]

Freaking cool. I loved working on my VW. I’m looking forward to getting another one. Thank you for showing this rebirth.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you for droppin' in and good luck on the acquisition👍

[@larrysnyder3475]

Mustie 1 always makes em run.Thanks for sharing.

[@5150mxVW]

he sure does , thank you for checking out the vid Larry

[@TheDriver454]

@Mustie1 can make anything run😁👍

[@5150mxVW]

Well said 454👍

[@TheDriver454]

@@5150mxVW The motor whisperer :D

[@richardadams1337]

I had a '57 VW Bug oval window back in the late '80s. It was kinda beat but it sure was fun. I remember there was no fuel gauge. When the engine began to stall you would take your right foot and find a lever in the center of the foot well and rotate it to turn on an auxiliary tank. I remember the tail lights were soooo small. There were other oddities too, like it being 6 volt with a generator and the oil filler cap said "OEL." I ended up trading it for a '64 karman this with a later model 1800cc dual port, dual carb engine. The power difference was huge! Lol!

[@jonpardue]

Wow @ in case you missed it at the end. Amazing pull.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you Jon

[@roystheboy]

great old school way of getting it started im new to you from across the pond so lookng forward to seeing the engine being rebuilt

[@5150mxVW]

👍thank you Roy

[@TedBishop1]

I could watch you guys messin' around anytime wicked awesome content Brian ( and Musti )

[@pneumatic00]

The dual afterburner blast @ 16:53 was magnificent!

[@ivaneinsteingraff]

Dr. Mustie gets everthing running 😉 and nice little bug 😀

[@5150mxVW]

he sure does👍, thank you Ivan

[@jonnyrox116]

Besides the invasion of the fuel someone got that old 36hp boxer mighty hot to seize a lifter like that.

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

There's something satisfying about seeing an old engine come back to life.

[@5150mxVW]

indeed :)

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Mustie. A man with a plan. Master of all...

[@5150mxVW]

well said and great friend as well👍, thank you for checking out the vid and dropping in

[@mmanut]

Have to show us the update on this motor‼️👍👍 SOLID JOB GUYS. VINNY 🇺🇸

[@5150mxVW]

sounds like a plan mmanut , thank you for the kind words

[@andrewkiwi1]

I've been around VWs since the late 70s and I've never seen a camfollower stick in the bore before. It runs nicely for 3 1/2 cylinders. Id be tempted to warm it up and take out the rocker gear on that side, make sure the lobe is facing the other way and give it a few taps on a another pushrod that you don't mind bending. LOL You may need to take the wheel off to get a good swing on the hammer. LOL

[@budsforyou5908]

Ditto.

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

You got the right guy on it. I hope no 1 comes in for ya.

[@5150mxVW]

indeed 👍, thank you Mike

[@wordreet]

Lovin it! 3 cylinders will still get you down the store for a jar of bread and a loaf of coffee!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

Mustie 3 vids in one week. This is AWESOMENESS!!!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@MrGazzw]

Wow a great collaboration, must be cool have such nice friends like Mr Mustie1. So is it possible, we might get to see mustie in his workshop going through this engine for you, and our entertainment, I do hope so.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Garry , indeed , besides being " Mustie1 " he is a great guy and a lot of fun to hang out with👍. I don't know , he has some pretty cool projects coming up stashed behind curtain #1 :)

[@MrGazzw]

@@5150mxVW ooo sounds fun, will be looking out for those, just spotted a Mustie 1 video alert, but busy at moment, but I know I got some chilling to do later.

[@marcijunebug]

I personally am loving the chock! Which also doubles as a tool tray! 😂

[@5150mxVW]

😂, tough to equip two garages :)

[@marcijunebug]

Resourceful 👍

[@beboboymann3823]

Tilt it up on its left side so the push rod down to the lifter is vertical then drip some PB Blaster or automatic transmission fluid down the push rod to the lifter to get it soaked. Let it sit a day and it should free up.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, great idea , thank you

[@secondlooksformen3836]

Bebobboy would you advise trying this on a VW Motor that won't turn over. PB into spark plug holes (sideways) so it can soak around entire piston, ie rings?

[@secondlooksformen3836]

Would this possibly help free up a VW Motor that won't turn over? (Was sitting in garage 25 years).

[@nettneo]

Did not miss it...seen it 2 times now!

[@5150mxVW]

was it better the 2nd time ? :)

[@cartoonist1975]

The Best Collaboration on youtube ! Mustie1 your the MAN

[@5150mxVW]

thank you for the kind words 75' & Mustie1 is the MAN👍

[@CTmoog]

She wants run! Bring it back to life guys! =) Another great video Jason!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you CT

[@rockinrowdy13]

Geezz those old Vdubs were so easy to work on in comparison to todays cars. Jason,that chassis is in AWESOME shape! I'd like to see it made into a nice dune buggy ;-) My very first car at 17yrs old was a '61 Beetle I got from my neighbor up the street for $2.00! That was 46 years ago lol. Wish I still had it...would prolly be worth 20k now!

[@5150mxVW]

they sure are , thank you RR13 but no dune buggy out of a 57 chassis , I might have sourced a body for it👍 . 61 is a great year and a good price😁

[@mysterymonkey]

Hello from England and fellow air cooled mechanic!

[@5150mxVW]

Hello MM👍

[@Mikefngarage]

you could also put the engine up on its side or jack up the chassis and pour marvel mystery oil down the pushrod tube on that stuck lifter. leave it a few days and bump it with a hammer.

[@5150mxVW]

Hi Mike , good idea , Mustie1 had suggested that one as well👍

[@CTmoog]

Jason! This video is taking off! Nice work brother! =)

[@5150mxVW]

thank you CT , oh , and Mustie1😁

[@iaagg]

That's nicccccceee. At least with body off it made working on it easy.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Roomba & it sure does

[@bradleylomas7525]

four bolts and the motor can be removed from the back of the bug with the body on it

[@easyfishing1936]

I bet all the unloved VW’s are desperate for a date with Mustie, cos’ they know he will give them the love they need!

[@5150mxVW]

👍, he's trailered 2 home from here already , could we see a 3rd ?

[@DriveShaftDrew]

great footage good job getting it running thumbs up shared Darren sure know his stuff

[@5150mxVW]

Hi Drew , thank you

[@themole1944]

Well done Mustie1 brilliant

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@grandprismatic]

Great work Jason, nice pan 👍

[@5150mxVW]

I didn't do anything lol , thank you GP👍

[@zachariasbrink9540]

That was fun it kinda sounds like lawn mower thanks for the post !!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you for checking it out

[@granskare]

Happy to see you Mustie1.

[@5150mxVW]

👍

City slicker from Hollywood California who really looks forward to your content. Keep it up!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Jose , very much appreciated

[@marcryvon]

Will it run ? With Mustie1, the VW Wizard around !? Of course it will !

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@scottyjones27]

For sure it will run!! I've seen mustie drag VW engine from a swamp drain out muddy water n start it up in 5mins or less with just a screw driver!!

[@chriscampbell2327]

Never fear Mustie is here!👍

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@bamabonkers]

Thanks for sharing, that was an awesome video. Great start for your next rebuild. Keep up the great work. Really enjoy them.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Tom , much appreciated

[@granskare]

Nice to see Mustie1 again.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, we were having lunch and he asked if I had tried to fire that chassis 36hp motor yet......." no " , i said ...so we went and fired it :)

[@richard3141592638]

19:26 anyone else think Mustie1 looks a little menacing while he's bringing it up to speed - but the smile at the end is totally worth it

[@gazzafloss]

I bought an engine once out of a '64 Beetle, 40hp 1200 cc, the guy had taken it out of his bug to fit a 1500, when the guy selling it to me said he'd show me it running on the floor I said but there's no gearbox/starter motor, he hot wired the coil, rigged a small fuel bottle to the carb then started the engine using an adjustable wrench on the crank nut to spin it over. Yep, they start easy!

[@vzjtothalo1]

Dr. Mustie makes it live!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@noclassgarage8183]

Love your videos actually learned a thing or two about my bug. After watching my bug runs now !!

[@5150mxVW]

Nice👍

[@onemat2000]

Love the Mustie channel! Get some wiring for that motor and chassis.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, me too , thank u Matt

[@TheMotorick]

I'm starting to believe Mustie could get Fred Flinstones car to fire up on all non-existent cylinders. Wonderful to see his knowledge and experience in action.

[@hankjones9212]

Rumor has it Mustie1 was a mechanic for the navy seals but thats CLASSIFIED.

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@janwalor736]

We all learned basic engine mechanics tinkering on VWs. Matchbook cover was about the right thickness to adjust the point gap, and if the battery died a modest push was all it needed to bump start.

[@5150mxVW]

good times

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Valve inspection and it sounds like the slowest plane in the world drones above them like a gnat in my ear, dam it, I'm trying to enjoy my mustie!

[@vwfez8697]

nice dude! if you don't do a follow up video of the 58 single cab I am coming down there myself to see it!! ofcourse Darren got it going.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Fez , oh it's coming ! Come on down and haha , of course :)

[@MRrwmac]

Glad Mustie1 got it to fire and run on three! Hope you get #1 exhaust valve unstuck!

[@5150mxVW]

Me too , thank you MRrwmac👍

[@dgb5820]

Love this video great diagnostic procedure

[@ivorwm2291]

I really enjoy watching your videos. It's great to watch a master work

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Ivor , yes it is :)

[@hootsmccoy1450]

Really enjoy your videos!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , much appreciated HM...nice thumbnail👍

[@roconnor01]

That's a lovely chassis.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , I got a great deal on it too

[@rauldemoura2417]

Nice! Now,... if only you can help me get MY beetle up & running!

[@greasycock455]

ZEN & the Art of VW maintence. Mustie. Master.

[@danielgaspar101]

Great video, Nice engine, congratulations!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Daniel

[@tedsmith6137]

Looks like the clutch cable needs more offset on the outer conduit. A couple of washers will fix it.

[@bikedogtor1663]

Finally mustie in better quality!!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@Stoptheweird]

Finally back to bugs!

[@5150mxVW]

uh oh , single cab is coming lol....thank you Ratt Rodd

[@theaveragejoestinkeringand4407]

I bought a pan buggy with a single port and it had water in the crank case. I filled it full of gas and shook it like crazy and drained it. Then I used diesel with one quart of oil and filled it up to the full mark mine sounded just like that when it finally started but it all broke loose and it ran fine.

[@notajp]

Sure is one clean engine inside! Not many hours on that one....

[@parttroll1]

If Mustie1 on the case you'll guarantee a result. Be interesting to follow up on this to see if the stuck lifter comes free.

[@5150mxVW]

👍indeed , I will do a follow up vid , thank you Craig

[@granskare]

Mustie1 can fix most things.

[@johnatsf1564]

Look, our Mutsie1 has a new camera man!

[@5150mxVW]

haha ! somebody has to do the dirty work lol