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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2012
Installing a VW Bus Center Pin Febi Kit 211498171 with Michael Anderson From DUBFAB
This week we install a Febi 211498171 Center pin kit on a 67 VW bus Beam. It's the last piece of Jason Dunkle's Double Cab that has not been addressed. To do this job we travel to Hurricane Utah to Dub Fab and visit our friend Michael Anderson. Michael is one of the top VW bus suspension fabricators in our industry. Jason and I hit the road, teach y'all a thing or two about centers pin installation, and get his DC one step closer to hitting the road.
www.letstalkdubs.com to register for One Crazy Weekend 2025
www.dubfab for VW bus suspension parts.
#automobile #vwrepair #volkswagen #mechanic #vwrestoration #repair #vwbus #suspensiion #diyautorepair #diy
www.letstalkdubs.com to register for One Crazy Weekend 2025
www.dubfab for VW bus suspension parts.
#automobile #vwrepair #volkswagen #mechanic #vwrestoration #repair #vwbus #suspensiion #diyautorepair #diy
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How to Compression Test A VW Engine, and Leak Down Test DIY
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We got a motor that leaks...a lot...and it smokes. But the owner wants it re-sealed. Before we commit to that, we need to assess the overall health of the engine. We do that with a fundamental test that gives the most information of the internals. It's a compression test. Compression tests tell us what's happening in the combustion chamber. The test also reveals how balanced the engine is from ...
1964 Baja Bug Major Upgrade. New Ace Racing Engine and Front End Fix
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This week we go deep into a 64 Baja Bug. The motor is tired, the CV's are blown, and the front beam bushings are way past done. Luckily we have an Ace Racing 2332cc engine to replace the 1641cc. The CV's made a mess of everything around them so they get sorted. After a terrifying test drive we find the beam bushings are in need of replacing. This is a DIY follow along more than a tutorial, but ...
SEMA Show 2024 Walk Around and Look at Cool Cars
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This week we walk the SEMA Show 2024. Get ready to join us at the SEMA Show 2024-the wildest car event of the year! We’re talking jaw-dropping custom cars, mind-blowing mods, and all the car culture craziness you can handle. From insane off-road rigs to sleek restomods and the latest electric vehicles that are cooler than ever, there’s something for everyone. We’ll take you behind the scenes of...
How to Install a Soundboard in a Classic Volkswagen Engine Compartment | DIY VW Repair
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In this DIY tutorial, I'll show you how to install a soundboard in the engine compartment of your classic Volkswagen Beetle. This easy-to-follow step-by-step guide will help you improve your vehicle's interior comfort and engine compartment appearance. By adding a soundboard, you'll experience a quieter cabin, better temperature insulation, and a cleaner, more polished engine bay. Benefits of I...
Replacing Split Axle Boots on a VW Bug Swingaxle Transmission
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This week we are back to boring repairs again. I am trying out a different placement of the seam on an axle boot install. The information comes directly from a VW tech manual. We will see if they got it right. or if the new 1 o'clock / 11 o'clock method works better. #volkswagen #automobile #vwrepair #mechanic #diy #new
3 Days to Paint and Assemble a VW Ghia. Russell Ritchies Tribute Build part 4 Finale
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This is the final installment for the Russell Ritchie Tribute Build. It's the last, but most impressive part of the build. We took this sweet pickle, and made it a stunning looker. Russell Ritchie has been trying to find Ritchie King's Ghia for years. Since he couldn't find it, replicating it was the best solution. We tackle this project head on, and knock it out just in time for One Crazy Week...
Russell Ritchie's Retro Rebuild P3
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This is the last push on a complete chassis and drivetrain overhaul. We hit a few roadblocks, but work our way past them. Brakes get buttoned up, Fuel system gets completely changed, and all kinds of other adventures. All this for a VW show in a parking lot half way around the world. There is a sneak peek at the finished product for those of you who didn't attend "One Crazy Weekend"2024 #volksw...
Russell Ritchie"s Radical Tribute Rebuild P:2
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This week we dive into the installation of a bunch of parts onto the stripped chassis of the 65 Ghia. We build brakes, we install axles, we narrow torsions, and we narrow tie rods. It’s a huge chunk of the project, but just a drop in the bucket of what is to come. #volkswagen #automobile #diyautorepair #mechanic #volkswagenrestoration #ghia #suspension
Zorba The Ghia Revealed
มุมมอง 3.6K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
This week we show you the amazing build of Zorba The Ghia. Commissioned and designed by Bill T of Let's Talk Dubs, and built by Spikes Vintage Restoration, this is one of the coolest cars I've ever seen. Clean and simple, with some flare you wouldn't expect on a rare VW build this Ghia is something special for sure. #automobile #volkswagen #classiccars #custom #greek #ghia #type3 #type34 #zorba
First Drive in the Supercharged Double Cab.
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Last week we fired up the motor, This week we actually drive this sweet pickle. I't been a minute since this project started, but she's going home under her own power. We still had tons of Brazil to massage out of this Bus. It take a ton of time to work out the bugs on a car sometimes , and this one doesn't disappoint. #supercharged #diyautorepair #diy #vwbus #volkswagen #boost #mechanic #oldcars
Russell Ritchie's Retro Rebuild 65 Ghia Teardown, Clean, Paint, and Drop the Suspension.
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We have started the mechanical upgrade and Rebuild of a 1965 Convertible Ghia. This is owned by Russell Ritchie in Scotland. We are getting it ready for OCW 2024. This week we dive into the teardown head first. Front beam gets torn down, The engine gets dropped, ...Speaking of drop... We drop the rear suspension down one click. This is the first part of a project that will definitely have a few...
A Detailed Super Charger Install on a Stock 1600cc engine. First Fire up on the Stand
มุมมอง 12K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
We've been down this road already, but we just filmed it without going over any details. This time we go step by step on the install. The long block is VW N.O.S Mexican Beetle motor with hydraulic lifters. We fire her up for the first time and burn the cam in. If you are thinking of getting one of these, this video may help you make a decision. We will follow up this video with some real world ...
Replacing Push Lock Oil Lines on a 1961 VW Bus
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This week we are doing some preventative maintenance on a 1961 VW Bus. I was swapping the Fuel line when I noticed the oil lines looked just as cracked as the fuel line. This bus is full flowed with a filter and an additional external oil cooler. I decided to change the oil lines before we had a catastrophic failure to the engine. That may seem over dramatic, but a blown oil line will kill an e...
The Beetle Barn Bus Get's Poppy's Patina
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This week we are working on some local VW history. The Beetle Barn Bus. This bus was built by Warren Stephens (Founder of the Beetle Barn) in 1968 with a 1956 Palm Green Sand Green 11 window Ragtop, and a 1959 Mango Walk Through. Warren recently passed away, so it helped Bill make the final decision about what to do with this bus. It was logo'd and striped by another local Vegas legend Bob Spin...
Pandraggers Type 1 Skid Plate Install
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Pandraggers Type 1 Skid Plate Install
A Much Needed Mechanical Restoration on a VW Bug
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A Much Needed Mechanical Restoration on a VW Bug
A Detailed Look at One of My Builds "Quicksand Bus"1966 13 window Deluxe
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A Detailed Look at One of My Builds "Quicksand Bus"1966 13 window Deluxe
Where Have We Been? Working Towards a Finish Line.
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Where Have We Been? Working Towards a Finish Line.
Wiring an Aircooled VW Fundamentals & How To's
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Wiring an Aircooled VW Fundamentals & How To's
Installing a Gene Berg Linkage on a VW Bus
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Installing a Gene Berg Linkage on a VW Bus
Rebuilding A VW Bug Pedal Assembly with an Upgrade.
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Rebuilding A VW Bug Pedal Assembly with an Upgrade.
Installing Front Disc Brakes on an Early VW Bus
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Installing Front Disc Brakes on an Early VW Bus
I want that set up on my nineteen sixty seven v w bug.😊
Nice! Is that a factory color?
Nope
Isn't your bearing cap and seal supposed to have the vent hole straight upwards?
Vent drains to the bottom.
Thank You. I looked it up and you are correct. I have to go back and change mine that I installed yesterday.lol. I installed EMPI disc brakes and thought the vent should go upward. Thank You for setting me straight Sir! Great Vids too
Can you tell us what size jets you used please
Carb came pre jet by Kompressor Haus.
Love the colabs!
Great tool selection, same tools here. Love mine if ya do enough bus stuff ya know....
Great video, Thanks! 🚌💨
Thank you.
Great Video - Hope your New Year was great - be safe driving in that Utah cold weather brother!!!!
Always. 👍🏽
Nice video😎👌
I'm always interested in these kits. Running a stock 1600 in a Karmann .Do I HAVE to drop the 1600 to install,and would I need to cut access ports for plug access down the road ? Thanks for any input you may have.
Not sure if this particular kit would fit the under the Decklid of a Ghia. Look on Kompressor Haus’ website.
@the_Wagen Thank you
These are the best VW how to vids on you tube!!.
Huge compliment. Thank you 🙏🏼
Really enjoyed this one, excellent work and content
Thank you.
What temp number did you use on spark plugs
I’m believe Kompressor Haus sent him the plugs in the kit. If not, I have his bus in the shop at the moment and can check.
Great explanation and video of the parts, disassembly and assembly. I will refer to your video if I ever need to re do the shaft. I replaced my throw out bearing and new clutch and pressure plate last week. My cross shaft is moving okay with no play in it. It has a yellow anodized bushing, so I guess it was replaced at some point. My Engine went in today.
The bronze bushing is the way to go. Sounds like that’s what you have. Most transaxle builders use the bronze ones. The silver one is a casing with rubber bushings inside that are junk.
Enjoyed that, really good content, I'm learning a lot watching your videos, thank you
Always enjoy watching yur builds. U are so methodical in your approach, clear in your ideas and the best part is you believe in investing in the right tools to get the right job output. I have learnt a lot as an amature builder of my bug from India.😊
Where you guys located at??
Las Vegas
I really need a surf wagon! I miss my VWs. We had type 1, 2, & 4, now we have none.😢
What are your gear ratios? What size tires?
3:88 R&P .82 4th 215/45/17
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You are supposed to have the throttle plate wide open for a compression test. Maybe I missed it.
You are correct.
I have done draw thru setup like that, and the amazing thing is that you don't need an intercooler for this. At ful boost, which was 14 psi on mine, the intake charge keeps cooler and cooler. The sucking from the carburator freezes the supercharger cold. Some of these AMR500S are not designed for fuel before the supercharger, and the rotor coatings eventually come off and fail.
Agreed. The intake damn near freezes up. As far as the coating, I hope Kompressor Haus took that into consideration before selling them as a draw through. 🙌🏽
Hi can you do a video on setting up a norrowed beam, do you have to set up preload
I’ll be setting up a 4” Ball Joint beam soon.
No preload on beams.
Hey George, great video. VW made another style mustache bar that is more square and looks smaller overall. Have you ever installed this type and/or do you know which one gives overall more room for the full flow cover fitting? I have both bars and wondering which one is better to use. Also what about using a 3/8" npt to male flare 45 degree fitting on the oil pump cover? They seem smaller & not as chunky Thanks
Gene Berg sells the correct oil pump cover for full flow that works with the curved mustache bar. I’m not familiar with the Square style bar to answer the question.
I've been using a cheap oscillating pump in my Beetle for 55,000 miles and I never understood why people say they have to be under the tank when the tank is actually on a level plane with the carburetor. I put mine on the side of the doghouse and have never had an issue.
It’s definitely not recommended to have your electric fuel pump in the engine bay.
@@the_Wagen When done properly an electric pump isn't any more dangerous than the factory mechanical pump. I'd dare says it's even safer. My pump is connected to a switch that shuts it off in the event of an accident. I've had one engine fire in the 40+ years I've been driving Beetles and that was before I ever knew there were electric pumps. Not everyone just puts their car together and forgets to periodically check things. I do visual inspections of my car almost on a daily basis.
So may no no's on this project when people lower them the extra deep sump goes in the trash. Thin line sum minimum ans the replacement cbp pick up tube with larger tube
This engine really was a disappointment.
@the_Wagen i see that almost ashame they called it a rebuilt motor. Piss poor engine builder and.it looks like some modified at some point afterwards... molested for sure
Awesome info as usual brother!
Appreciate it!
Your detail for the DYI guys is so appreciated! Thanks for your great instructional videos!
Glad it helped!
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Great video and content. That could have been my 1500, H case, in the video. Same symptoms. Runs good too. Just had it out to replace the clutch. Only .006 end play.
Open the throttle man for the compression test. I also prefer both gauges on a leak down to be pressure so you can dial 100 psi and visually see 100psi on the second gauge to confirm your test gear is serviceable before plugging into car. That way if you read 93 psi on the test it’s a 7% leak. Aviation engines even have specific orifice size with even cut angles on both sides of the orifice and use it for trend monitoring.
Great content yet again and a car with an engine that leaks like a sieve and burns oil like a blast furnace on full but an engine that has come out of Wolsburg that just goes on and on and on
Great content! I think everyone knows about the compression test, but a cylinder leakdown test is not that common- Thanks for demonstrating and explaining what that entails
1500 case; the motor looks a little tired….that smoke. That car is a ‘68.
Ur wrong good psi is 150 lb and under 100 psi is not good
That would be based on compression ratio.
I see a Mr DubFab’s 15 window 👀 Great video George 🤘🏼
George, do these CE kits include the glass?
Yes they do.
@@the_Wagen Thanks man. Stupid question, but I wasn't sure.
In France an expression says that a donkey will never be made a racehorse.
But a supercharger will put some pep in its step. 🙌🏽
Thanks.just seeing the hardware was all I really needed. I got mine used without tube, without shoulder nuts, etc. It has the studs solidly mounted though. I'll email them about a partial fastener kit.
Watched all the videos on this and it took me back to my apprenticeship in the BMW network in the UK some years back and being taught by mechanics and technicians just like you to do a job right and safely and the mods and upgrades you done to this car is impressive I'm thinking of buying a beetle but looking is a long slog as 40 to 50 years of British weather has not been too kind on classic cars
Thanks for watching. Good luck with the beetle search.
Most informed video on lowering spring plates ive seen thanks heaps BIG help
Glad it helped.
lol- this 64 reminds me of my red 69 I bought in March.
Great clip ....i like using freeze plugs to block old heat tubes and loose the tape
Sick video brother!
Appreciate it!
George T! Killer video! Super thorough, learned a lot. 38 minutes of the video, Goldie looking good out in the parking lot.🤙
🙌🏽 thanks Larry.
The Oberg oil filter, would have looked great on that Baja.
I’ve never used one before. Maybe in the future I will.
Rossi on both vws here 😂😂😂😂❤
Theses buses are money pits. Geman bus is a way better choice and long term value...... ❤great clip
Agreed. I tried telling Dunkle that. Sometimes you have to learn the hard way.
Great video! Great work. As an offroad buggy person. I would install a bolt on cover over the sump plate. One rock hit and it could be gone.
It’s about a 1/4” thick aluminum sump plate. This will be more of a trail buggy.
And that my friend is exactly why you have always been worth every penny!
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