One thing you also might want to do is check your engine timing. Here's a great video about that from Chris Vallone: th-cam.com/video/787INwvir24/w-d-xo.html
In 1976 my parents decided they did not want to raise a family in New York City. They packed up their 1971 bug and drove to Denver Colorado. (thanks to John Denver). While I don’t need or want a bug,I am forever thankful for that car and for the life they made after that big jump.
Hey Jason! Nice video man, congrats. Let me tell you, I was looking for a beetle to buy, one between 1962 and 1968 but after I started watching your videos I changed my mind and last weekend I bought an amazing 1973 Super Beetle! ... I said to my wife "Sorry sweetheart, was Jason's fault I bought it, the guy influenced me strongly" she didn't really buy it, but was true... lol Oh, btw Happy Bday man!
Happy 40th Jason. Hopefully you used ethanol rated rubber fuel line? I’ve just changed mine to that, apparently the one I purchased has a 25 year life span. Every year for the last 6 years I’ve had to swap out my R9 lines because every year they’ve had cracks in. You can also now get ethanol rated fuel pumps in the UK, it would be worth periodically undoing the studs on yours and checking the base of the pump is still packed with grease. If it’s not, the chances are ethanol has permeated the seals in the pump or you can pull your dipstick from time to time and sniff it, if it smells of fuel, oil change and a new pump👍
All good tips! Thanks Philip. I believe the hose is rated for ethanol. Lucky for me... a new ethanol free gas station just opened up near by. That's where I'll be fueling up from now on.
I just started a book making/binding hobby. I’d love to rebound your manual for you. If you wanted. I have done 5 case binding books (normal hard cover), 6 Japanese stab stitching and 3 Coptic stitch binding so far and am getting pretty good after watching tons of videos and trial and error in my own experience. I know it’s not hundreds but this hobby doesn’t have too much of a learning curve.
Nice video! I was wondering if you had to do anything special with the valve cover gaskets. I just had a mechanic tune up my 1970 Beetle. He said he put on new valve cover gaskets and now one of them is leaking.
Hi Jason, my name is David. I recently just bought a 1973 super beetle. I saw that you use Bosch spark plugs I recently just purchased them but my wires for the spark plugs are different. Can you recommend anything?
thanks for the vid. helping a friend restore a 70 bug. it has hard starts, seems like we have some air intrusion. is that why you relocated the fuel filter?
Hey Jason, I know there's a very small chance you will see this but I want to know what you do for a living. You and I have all the same hobbies and interests, so I'm just curious🙂
@@JasonExplainsThings love it ! Thank you ! Oh and btw it’s watching your beetle videos that made me buy another one ! I’m now the owner of a cool blue 2003 aircooled beetle one of the last bugs ! Have an awesome day
One thing you also might want to do is check your engine timing. Here's a great video about that from Chris Vallone: th-cam.com/video/787INwvir24/w-d-xo.html
In 1976 my parents decided they did not want to raise a family in New York City. They packed up their 1971 bug and drove to Denver Colorado. (thanks to John Denver). While I don’t need or want a bug,I am forever thankful for that car and for the life they made after that big jump.
That bug is looking sweet!
Thanks! It has some flaws and rust that needs to be fixed some day, but I'll keep it going the best I can in the meantime.
Great work Jason and happiest of birthdays!!!
Thanks Chloe!
Hey Jason! Nice video man, congrats. Let me tell you, I was looking for a beetle to buy, one between 1962 and 1968 but after I started watching your videos I changed my mind and last weekend I bought an amazing 1973 Super Beetle! ... I said to my wife "Sorry sweetheart, was Jason's fault I bought it, the guy influenced me strongly" she didn't really buy it, but was true... lol Oh, btw Happy Bday man!
LOL... Well that's awesome.
Happy bday, man! Beetle is looking sharp!
Thanks guy!
You are very lucky to still have an old Volkswagen Beetle.
Happy 40th Jason. Hopefully you used ethanol rated rubber fuel line? I’ve just changed mine to that, apparently the one I purchased has a 25 year life span. Every year for the last 6 years I’ve had to swap out my R9 lines because every year they’ve had cracks in. You can also now get ethanol rated fuel pumps in the UK, it would be worth periodically undoing the studs on yours and checking the base of the pump is still packed with grease. If it’s not, the chances are ethanol has permeated the seals in the pump or you can pull your dipstick from time to time and sniff it, if it smells of fuel, oil change and a new pump👍
All good tips! Thanks Philip. I believe the hose is rated for ethanol. Lucky for me... a new ethanol free gas station just opened up near by. That's where I'll be fueling up from now on.
Love all the bug videos! I’m learning how to work on my 72 super beetle that has been in the family since 79… gotta keep these things going!
Yes!
Thank you for this video!
Hey, you're very welcome! Glad you found and enjoyed it.
Thank you for you time making this video
Happy birthday!
I had a 74 bug too.
I just started a book making/binding hobby. I’d love to rebound your manual for you. If you wanted. I have done 5 case binding books (normal hard cover), 6 Japanese stab stitching and 3 Coptic stitch binding so far and am getting pretty good after watching tons of videos and trial and error in my own experience. I know it’s not hundreds but this hobby doesn’t have too much of a learning curve.
Wow! What a nice offer. I’ll consider it.
Very nice Jason! Thank you🏆
Nice video! I was wondering if you had to do anything special with the valve cover gaskets. I just had a mechanic tune up my 1970 Beetle. He said he put on new valve cover gaskets and now one of them is leaking.
Hi Jason, my name is David. I recently just bought a 1973 super beetle. I saw that you use Bosch spark plugs I recently just purchased them but my wires for the spark plugs are different. Can you recommend anything?
Simple engines, I love it, sorry about your lens, that really sucks and big happy birthday young man 👍😁🎂
Thanks Dave!
Nice work
thanks for the vid. helping a friend restore a 70 bug. it has hard starts, seems like we have some air intrusion. is that why you relocated the fuel filter?
No, that was to lower the risk of a fuel leak/fire.
Why do you prefer conventional over synthetic? Just wondering. Planning on tuning up my 73 Super soon.
That video was totally worth the $1,300 lens! Happy belated birthday!🎉
Well, to date the video has made $4.35... but yes, it was worth it. :-) Gear breaks sometimes... part of life.
Notice there's isn't a link to those spark plugs............
If you ever wanted a title for a "Second Channel", how about "JASON DOES STUFF"?
Yeah I consider a second channel from time to time. If I do the home DIY stuff again that's where it would go.
@@JasonExplainsThings Hello from Bremerton, Washington Bro!
Hey Jason, I know there's a very small chance you will see this but I want to know what you do for a living. You and I have all the same hobbies and interests, so I'm just curious🙂
I’m actually planning a video on the subject soon.
A yes, the VW Beetle. Go to vehicle for arctic climates.
Please send me bugsbook
Yeah buddy that book stays with me... but here's a link to a reprint: amzn.to/4eHmCiP
The drain plug was an add on. Not original. We welded it on in 1974
Nice.
back in the day when you could fix your own crap without being a contortionist and a swear after every turn of the wrench
well good...at least you listened...... now you wont end up with a smoldering lump....LOL
Learn before you teach...anti sieze on spark plugs dont
Thanks for stopping by!
Hey Jason how’s the Beetle doing ? It’s time for another drive and tune up video 😁
You are very correct.
@@JasonExplainsThings love it ! Thank you ! Oh and btw it’s watching your beetle videos that made me buy another one ! I’m now the owner of a cool blue 2003 aircooled beetle one of the last bugs ! Have an awesome day