Worst VW Engine Removal Ever! Abandoned rare 1955 Oval Vw Beetle Revival

[@wickedwerks]

Thanks again for the shout Jason!

[@vwcoco]

Taylor how’s tricks m8

[@wickedwerks]

@@vwcoco hey bud! Things are good. Opened my own shop finally, my friend and I are trying our handle at the KZbin stuff again. How’s things over there?

[@pyoung168]

I don’t know what the record is, but I had a 70 Beetle back in the early 80s and I removed the engine so many times that I could get it out in less than an hour with a couple of jack stands and a jack. Keep up the great efforts.

[@tommyfoley]

Laying on the roof and poking at it with a stick technique was my favorite. This girl really didn’t wanna let it go. Wow.

[@matscheel3080]

i had exact same problem on a 68 beetle .but it had no back on it some one chopped it into a dune buggy. my tranny spline was seized to the clutch plate. so i put a strap around the header exhaust and the other end to my truck . two yanks and out it come . didnt wreck a thing

[@zoltore23]

Mad respect for your determination and hard work! Been watching and learning from you for many years. After this you deserve a beer or two!

[@5150mxVW]

thanks man !

[@steveb9822]

I would have been cussing up a storm after the first half hour. Your patience was rewarded. Loved "now I am officially pissed off"

[@joedannunzio9416]

Congratulations Jay you have done it. The world record is all your man. I am so proud of you. I felt your pain and I clapped when you finished your struggle. If they gave out medal s ,you would get the gold.

[@jakebob5101]

The whole time I kept thinking...man don't scratch the paint. This is what I would call perseverance and not ever giving up.

[@shannoncook5904]

One the only things I watch on TV are your videos! Your knowledge of VWs and different features of each year is amazing. Keep up the videos!

[@BUNKERJR53]

Brother, that was one of the most frustrating videos I ever watched. I was so glad to see that engine finally drop. Back in the day I used to help a friend work on VW's as well as my own. I'm proud of you because I would have been using so many "4 letter" words the camera would have had to have been stopped. I'm sure you used them but we didn't hear them. Great job my man.

[@mtnman3MTA3]

My first car was a ten year old ‘59 convertible, it still had an oval window. My 3rd was a ‘59 panel van with the small rectangular rear window. The little windows are just cool.

[@5150mxVW]

Nice ! the pre 58 convertibles had an even smaller rear window than your 59'....

[@danielheartsill4269]

My son is rebuilding a 57 rag top. He has a new big motor for it and has changed it 12 volt. It's going to perform like a hotrod but look old with all new paint, chrome, interior, and a chosen color of his liking. It will be beautiful.

[@68rollingtetanus87]

Exact same thing happened with our ‘68. Car had been sitting for 20+ yrs. Spent 3 days trying to get out. Engine seized, would not turn. Ended up pulling starter and sprayed 2 cans of pb blaster onto the flywheel/clutch/slave. Came back the next day, rocked it around and it came out. Crazy amounts of corrosion on the flywheel/trans case. Cleaned up flywheel, removed clutch, reinstalled and it fired right up! Good luck!

[@martyworley5427]

I love the look of this car I wish they still made them like this. I’m glad to see you trying to put another one back on the road.

[@5150mxVW]

:), thank you Marty

[@Trains-With-Shane]

As hard as that engine was to remove that looks to be a relatively very clean body! Also shout out to Dub on his masterful timing and plug wire placement!

[@5150mxVW]

it's not too bad , yes Dubwerks is back to old timing tricks again lol

[@Trains-With-Shane]

@@5150mxVW LOL good times.

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

You've taught me how hard a beetle engine drop is. Thank you.!

[@5150mxVW]

haha, well they are usually very easy when not seized

[@pascalz9992]

Feels so good to see I am not the only one that is struggling from time to time. These old cars that have been sitting can really get your blood cooking. Good to see you don't give up easily

[@vilstef6988]

I really love the oval window bugs. It's a truly classic look!

[@nickpreece18]

Well Done Jason, If it's any consolation, same as yourself I've fitted / removed many VW engines over the years - I just had a similar problem putting a 36HP Engine into my 58' it had been engine less and off the road since 1979 and the freshly rebuilt 36HP Just would not go in at all - several hours later and after a lot of persuasion and swearing it finally went in! Keep up the great Videos!!

[@aussiebeatle4049]

Great video, I loved it. Your persistence and dedication to the task is second to none 5150, I really admire both of those qualities in you. Nothing will defeat you. The best line was …” it’s not all in the Bentley”, I lost it on that one. Great work and it looks like a killer car, looking forward to seeing more.

[@dwatson4]

You know I remember the days when I owned a 67, and sometimes I reminisce and want to buy another one. Thank God for videos like this to change my mind.

[@5150mxVW]

haha, go get a nice 67

[@driftwoodpile]

Wow! This was almost as bad as watching you struggle with the frozen pile of garbage in front of the under barn storage. I appreciate your determination

[@michaelnevanssr206]

I watched you struggle to get the engine out. I congratulate you for you determination and perseverance. The body is a little crusty but when you are done, it will be a beautiful Bug. I would love to see a full restoration, but you make the decision.

[@ronnieadams2079]

Love the 55 bug.The saying is, no pain, no gain. You got this, I've seen work harder getting VWs out and on a trailer.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, this was the edited down 1/2 hour version of an 8 hour event🤣🤣👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Wow!!!! That was a battle! Great video and showing a stubborn one! Gotta love north east cars

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I commend your persistence Jason well done. That engine was a stubborn bar steward.

[@judsonr1]

My wife seriously just asked what sport I was watching because of my vocal frustration. I explained it wasn’t frustration, it was empathy. I think I would have cut the studs long before you did. The Captain Caveman reference was awesome!

[@5150mxVW]

haha, well it took forever to get the slightest gap down there to try to cut them . ridiculous ! haha, thanks man :)

[@seamusbennett707]

Great video! I appreciate the realness of it. Not everything comes easy and this is very relatable. You have much to be said about your determination to keep going. Keep up the great work!

[@Oldbugssy]

Persistence class is in session! I have never experienced a drop this hard. Can't wait to hear about the updates!

[@hellohun7331]

Trans input shaft is rusted onto the clutch disc. I’ve never seen that. I am not used to working on rust buckets.

[@thomasboulay3309]

Wow, what a fight. Your perseverance paid off!

[@marygarner5249]

Love this channel even when it's not easy you never give up 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Mary, much appreciated

[@pinetopthomas4100]

Proof positive that if you can be more stubborn than your 1955 Oval VW Beetle, you will always win in the end! Good job man.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you , that was a 2 day event

[@kevintaylor8122]

Dang, that's commitment right there haha. Looking forward to seeing this project come along.

[@frankl.5153]

I'm at the 16:00 mark. My suggestion is to raise the lift to it's highest, so when the engine (I call-em motors) does fall out (giggle), it makes one hellava splat.

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@ralphhowes]

In the words of the great, classic movie Galaxy Quest: "Never give up, never surrender!"

[@williamduncan5679]

Iam going to watch you again and again I love your persistence keep them videos coming son 👍👍

[@thomasschiller5197]

Brown locktite ,plenty of it here in the midwest.been there bro ,lol had my share of rust intake from working on all the jewels I dragged home .love to see her brought back to life and your just the nut to do it !

[@neilschristensen9143]

Never worked on VW's only older American cars from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. However I know the frustration. My cousin always said the bigger the job the bigger the hammer.

[@moosemcknuckle5078]

Years back i bought beautiful 67 bug. The owner said the clutch didn't work, you'd just it in when the engine was running and the car would still take off, and when hit the clutch you could still feel the pressure plate. Come to find out the trans output shaft welded itself to the pilot bearing in the crank. When I was all done fighting the engine removal I had to replace the trans because it broke the C-clip and pulled the output shaft out with the motor. So I kinda feel your pain.😢 😂 😢

[@Lucas_Tulic]

You know what would be funnier? If all that beating, pulling and moving freed up the stuck engine! 😂😂😂😂 Cheers from Argentina, man!!

[@splitdreamin7750]

Jay, I’m inspired! Total commitment🤙

[@jamesquintana9137]

Great job at getting the engine out Jason. That reminded me of the victory obtained when having severe constipation with hemorrhoids!

[@5150mxVW]

🤦‍♂️🤣

[@andrewkiwi1]

I've usually had the exact opposite problem when you just don't get the balance just right and the gen pulley wacks the edge of the apron . LOL good effort.

[@5150mxVW]

yes, i was waiting for it to fly right through the apron lol

[@paulatkinson2849]

Man Jason u have way more patience than I have well done

[@darolfitch8917]

I have pulled several old VW engines, and it always takes me twice as long as it should. But I like to go slow and methodical in the process. Got to admit I have never, had an engine that stubborn to come out. I sure would have been cursing and a hot temper would start flare up. I would have, had to walk a way, to cool off for a few. Or start Drinking😁 The older bugs are very cool, I love the rear deck lid as well. That nice W on the lid ( what's not to like) Thanks for the video.

[@barackmycat9448]

I`m no expert but I love the look of car now but is it good for the future of the body? Will it get bad rust? If so I would definitely do a major restoration on a car this valuable.

[@houtensth]

this engine should go the museum ✌ some piece of resistance and congratulations on your workout both physically and mentally 👌

[@derekwalters6132]

My back hurts from just watching the video, I feel for you

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

I bought a 1600 sp, It was on an irs transaxle, just the back half of the pan sitting there, in a garage for 40 years. Should have been a 3 min unbolt and load into my truck. One of the bottom studs had bad bimetal corrosion, we fought with it for an hour, getting about a 2mm gap between the case and transaxle. Out came the sawzall. I've pulled a lot of VW engines, that was the first time I had encountered that. First 2/3 of your video I kept thinking, just cut the studs, ha ha.

[@5150mxVW]

well I'm sorry to say it but that is GREAT to hear . It took me forever just to get that gap for the sawzall ....not to mention your brain is like I shouldn't need a sawzall for this 3 minute wiggle and drop haha.....

[@josephperry6822]

On second thought your upside down crazy hair is working for you! Man that sucker with an f did not wanna leave home even at the age of what.. 63! Nice job your tenacity reminded me of your buddy mustie. Diehard fan Jason, keep up the fun!

[@backyardkombi5466]

I felt the pain of all that pulling in my joints and lower back in California.

[@patrickrooney5130]

You always get there in the end. That was one son of a beep. 👍👍👍👍

[@Nokmaar]

Ok now we want an engine tear down video!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

That was entertaining !!!! Glad you got it out

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

should have dropped the whole rear trans axle assy = so easy - and work on it all on the ground !

[@jenateer2518]

I appreciate your tenacity. I agree it’s a beautiful car

[@thomashawkins9757]

Kudos to you on finally getting it out. Also for little or no profanity while doing it( you're a better man than me). Mechanical things at times, seem to be set on being frustrating. Although, I know in my heart, it is just a piece of metal with no agenda. I have found prayer quite helpful in these moments.

[@markfillingim3686]

Love the fact he will not give up.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Mark, this was HOURS....

[@markfillingim3686]

You and Mustie make watching u tube so much better than TV

[@BigMouth380cal]

Your best work ever! I loved this video.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you .380, I really appreciated that👍

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

How you haven't received 100% thumbs up just for the effort boggles my mind. What a struggle! a set of "jaws of life" would have come in very handy to pry that engine from the transmission. Glad you won the battle. Hopefully the rest of the restoration goes a bit smoother

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Gary !

[@clange03]

I don’t think i have ever seen one that stuck.

[@5150mxVW]

me either !

[@clange03]

Wow!

[@kenmello7252]

I hated to see you work so hard. I wish I was there to help you. I live in Mass. so look me up some time. I still want that green Ford pickup you have.

[@5150mxVW]

come get it

[@sinistercharger]

That looked beyond Stressful! I was feeling your pain 😦

[@davidwilliams6872]

Back in the day I was a VW mechanic for a long time and I had one similar to the same way I had to cut the lower studs in between the transmission and the engine case and with some prying I did it to get it out ended up putting a 1600 dual port in the car I love the old Beatles and buses I wish I still had one all the ones that I had in them days I’d be a millionaire right now for the price they sell for now I’ve owned all kinds of them back Then

[@waiting4aliens]

Heater boxes have to come off with a 13,15 and 1600 engine. . Did one on a 57 with a 1500 donor motor on the side of the road coming back from Mardi Gras.

[@stevefamfive]

You capture misery and frustration more completely than any VW channel on KZbin.

[@5150mxVW]

🎥 and have a 🤬'ing blast doing it 😎

[@stevefamfive]

You are truly the king of realism. That’s why I subscribe!

[@jeffcohen9246]

It's also really easy to take the swing axle out with just removing a few other bolts.

[@vwcoco]

Will it come out ? They all come out :) good work Jason 👍

[@davidconley3610]

The struggle is real ! I would have tapped out!!

[@ralphhowes]

Tinnitus sufferer here. Banging that scraper hurts like f**k.

[@adamsrescuesvws9504]

I just pulled the motor in my 73 today and it fought me not as bad as that one though

[@6petrolhead6]

Love your determination

[@melsmith5833]

When you go for something you get it done! Great job on perseverance!

[@5150mxVW]

Always ! 😁, thank you Mel

[@kenmello7252]

Bro, your hung up on the shaft. The clutch is holding it in.

[@5150mxVW]

nope, studs

[@leecameron7132]

Great video again Jason any clues on the yz video or the other bikes next coming on here mate

[@heverardoh2480]

Que coisa mais linda é ver um Volkswagen Fusca antigão.

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

What a work, finally is out. Nice

[@5150mxVW]

thank you JcF

[@bamabonkers]

OMG, I have never seen a engine pull put up such a fight. How many hours did you send on it? Out of courosity,

[@5150mxVW]

This was a 2 Dey event … bad news is I have to do it again thus week on a 56 tigers been sitting 40 years . New vid on the 56 went up today . The lower studs were seized into the tranny on the 55

[@jerryjoejackaroe]

Great web site. Engine question. could you tell me what company you buy heads and pistons from to do a top end rebuild? Thanks

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, What size ? I have new parts in stock [e-mail]

[@jerryjoejackaroe]

its a 72 or 73 engine in a 63 beetle. dual port I had an engine fire because of a fuel filter separating. saved the car with some paint and interior damage. I thought the engine was ok. It runs but had no compression in one cylinder. Chris volkswagen in mamaroneck ny is helping me. he told me to get cylinders and pistons. we took one of the heads off and it had a crack right between the valves so he said get 2 heads. So.... pistons jugs heads pushrod tubes and gaskets. he said the pistons were 85.5. I guess thats stock size. I just want it to run no oversized parts or performance parts

[@jerryjoejackaroe]

thanks joe

[@jerryjoejackaroe]

Hi again Do you think you think have any of these parts? Im in westchester ny I would imagine your in CT somewhere. thanks Joe

[@alcasey3551]

Jason, You should've done a collab with Mustie1 on this one; it woyld be a runner now. Maybe, you should give it to Mustie for a autopsy episode????

[@jonasmichaelmoir9378]

Epic battle!))) Man vs. 55VW))) Thanks man!

[@sparkplug5481]

I was thinking about finding an old VW to restore , after this video maybe not...🤣

[@5150mxVW]

🤣 ! you can dooo eeeettt

[@larryshumakerhihvv5294]

that was one stuck engine I'm glad you never gave up well done

[@5150mxVW]

yes it sure was, thank you Larry, much appreciated

[@camlendrim7609]

LOVE the body patina!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@stephenricketts7764]

How bad was your back after that? I was giving you plenty of encouragement and I was expecting you and the engine to shoot out of the back of the workshop! It would have been great content but a trip to hospital for you. Anyway well done for getting the thing out. Thanks Jason for the video. 👍👍

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@lopez900]

Hello we're are u located my wife has 2 bug one of them is a wiring mess and nobody works on them in the west Texas area

[@nickc7494]

Excellent content

[@5150mxVW]

Much appreciated Nick , that was a two day battle

[@willf5768]

The .old transmission shaft stuck on the clutch trick right Jason. Remove engine nuts and the starter and put the old panther piss right to he pilot shaft and clutch disc and let it work for a while get a regular floor jack center it over the oil drain plate and take off the weight a little wiggle and jiggle and it all comes out.😁👍

[@5150mxVW]

hi Will, yes I did all that , I used the gopro to film in there and I forgot to upload the footage for the edit🤦‍♂️. I pulled the starter and sprayed a can of PB in there . Had a long rod and mini sledge to the flywheel through the starter hole for 20 minutes , nothing . I used the floor jack multiple times and multiple times had it level but would get ZERO movement on the bottom studs. I was hoping they would just snap off when i went nutty on it multiple times , thus the nice landing zone of the lift table. This was the severely edited version as you could only watch me wiggle it side to side, jack it , smack it, cuss it, drop it , cut it so many times🤣👍. Thank you for being here in the comments since the beginning :)....it was the studs that were stuck

[@willf5768]

@@5150mxVW Would love to see the uncut version 🤣

[@5150mxVW]

@@willf5768 let me know when you have the entire weekend free and i'll roll it 🤣

[@willf5768]

@@5150mxVW 😁👍

[@kendonahve924]

Epic struggle my friend. I'm hoping your back, etc didn't pay too big a price. When you had that 3 ft prybar in there earlier pointing vertical I was shouting to extend it with a longer cheater.....anything to save your back. Good work !!! In future please save your back. If you had that heart emoji I (and others) would send you a well earned pittance. We're not into long term promises I think.. The best to you.

[@wildthinair]

Gold. Please help CT with his engine 😍🇬🇧

[@5150mxVW]

This was CT old school right here :)

[@mikehammer4546]

You needed the Jaws of Life to free the motor from the trans. 🤪

[@goforitpainting]

Lovely rusty beetle!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you

[@handyhippie6548]

good golly pollywog! that thing is dug in there worse than a dog tick. angle grinder to the mounting studs or the engine flange mebbe? strip it down to the block, pull the studs, split the case in the car and work on getting the crank loose from the tranny? crack it apart with a bfh and take it out one chunk at a time? get seriously medieval on it with an electric jack hammer? c4?

[@henryroberts7098]

I feel your pain. I have never had one fight me that hard but once I had to use a 6 foot pry bar and all my strength to get the motor out of a very rusty type 3 parts car. It came out with the input shaft still frozen into the clutch. 😁😂😁

[@5150mxVW]

sounds about right lol

[@vwcol..7719]

Nice one Jason its out👍.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you

[@TheFurriestOne]

Y'ever use heat on these stuck ones? Pair of propane torches followed by quenching with liquid (water or penetrating oil) miiight help. I've beaten apart four seized engines thus far, but no seized engine-and-transmission interfaces yet. Say, once you had a gap, would a porta-power have fit in it? Don't recall if you have one. I don't. Man, those studs put up a crazy fight! But you won in the end. "Never give up, never surrender!"

[@muzzcovw7674]

OK! I've never seen a beetle have a prostate exam... until now 😆

[@5150mxVW]

Wait until you and I work on the 77 FI engine 😁

[@muzzcovw7674]

@@5150mxVW bring it on! VW / Bosch fuel injection Clinic at 5150s shop... and there's a 63 ragtop that needs a little mechanical attention. It's funny watching a body man try to do a will it run😆🤣