How to DROP your VW bus engine (Type IV Transporter)

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  • The worst has come to pass, and you need to take out your dear old buses engine. Alright, this is where us followers of John Muir and his book take the ultimate test, can we take the heart out of our noble steed? Specifically this is a 1975 VW bus.
    Step- by- step this video will walk you through the process, from one backyard mechanic to another.
    Anthony Siciliano provided the awesome original song in the back of this tutorial. "Calling On" is available on his soundcloud!
    / calling-on-portland44-...

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  • @survivalsue7316
    @survivalsue7316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im currently working on getting my bus running again.. Was my moms.. She has dementia and its been sitting for a few years. I want to get it running to take her cruisin.. This video was wonderful. Thank you

  • @richrocketlll
    @richrocketlll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I found on my 1979 bus I had to remove the dipstick cover that bolts to the block. This gave me a little extra clearance to pull the engine back before I could drop it down. Not sure if this is the case often but it helped me. I did the removal and install solo. I am sure your video will help anyone with removal of engine.

  • @meehan69
    @meehan69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video. Pulled my 1976 bus engine today inspired by your video and ratwell's page. Much easier than I thought it would be.

  • @iaingale478
    @iaingale478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely video and music - I'm going to attempt doing this on my T25. Pictures and videos are v. simple and helpful. As an ex-teacher, I salute the clarity & communication

  • @louisvanrijn3964
    @louisvanrijn3964 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    NEVER- EVER jack the bus using the underside of the engine block. !!!!! You will distort the aluminum there and hence ruin the tolerance of the crankshaft bearings a few cm above it !
    The right procedure is: jack the bus on its designed jackpoints right and left. Place it firm on short columns.
    Now place a big firm flat plate on the jack, place it under the engine, its centre of gravity. Apply very light load, to unload the engine bolts. Now let the engine down.
    Jacking a Beetle of or even a heavier bus under the block cause distortion. It is COMPLETELY WRONG. You can expect an expensive a line boring of the bearings of the block.
    Every commenter saying how good you are is wrong. (my opinion only)
    With KIND gerards, Louis van Rijn.

  • @arturoalvarez950
    @arturoalvarez950 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me acabo de aventar ese jale es entretenido y se enamora más de la combi .

  • @IrishRooster86
    @IrishRooster86 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this bro. Peace out and VW on!!

  • @paulatkins5544
    @paulatkins5544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing that the whole thing is held in by 8 bolts. I am still yet to have to drop the engine on mine, however this video is a huge help in planning for that big day.

  • @neilschafer3669
    @neilschafer3669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish u we’re close to Indiana

  • @kaybarnard9676
    @kaybarnard9676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use a sharpie to label tags, easy to read and quick!

  • @nicwaymire
    @nicwaymire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The music is so annoying

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked the original music, the quality video, and info on both!

  • @eddiejohnhurst1
    @eddiejohnhurst1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks dude!!!!

  • @GlenMacLean
    @GlenMacLean ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man the video was: super useful, easy to follow and well shot !

  • @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY
    @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY ปีที่แล้ว

    Noice!😎

  • @Lowstarfarm
    @Lowstarfarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this, helped me alot

  • @shanealtmann
    @shanealtmann ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant.

  • @swjedi101
    @swjedi101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey this was pretty good and well edited, surprised your video didnt have many hits... you could put "Type IV" and maybe "Baywindow" in the title....might help people find it. thanks.

    • @owpeterj
      @owpeterj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is not a T4! I found the wrong one!

  • @Doubleodude
    @Doubleodude 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video man.

  • @andrewc.usarmyretired8304
    @andrewc.usarmyretired8304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the music

  • @mclarkallen
    @mclarkallen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WAIT... You took off the tin before you dropped it?

  • @sunlight7x
    @sunlight7x 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really a great video with very detailed instructions for professionals as well as the diy as to what to watch out for if you decide to dive in. The other teaching videos are no good except to the skilled mechanic. Good job Colby !

  • @kruisinwagen
    @kruisinwagen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid bud

  • @techshebeen
    @techshebeen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial, well done!

  • @jesuswitnes
    @jesuswitnes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful thank you, I just bought a bus and am trying to take the moter out for the first time right now

  • @Mechris12345
    @Mechris12345 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    About to pull mine x2! I have your vid on loop.

  • @jaredpavlovich4984
    @jaredpavlovich4984 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! This video was such a help while removing my bus engine.

  • @nikoilias3525
    @nikoilias3525 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Vid Dude! Thanks

  • @thejanglers2023
    @thejanglers2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done video. Thanks

  • @bwrmoffat
    @bwrmoffat 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man - nice to have a good edit with some nice tunes.

  • @kennydaddy100
    @kennydaddy100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video! Love the song! ✌❤🙏

  • @sandboundchris
    @sandboundchris 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video tutorial. Good job

  • @owpeterj
    @owpeterj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is not a T4 - I think it's T3 and ought to remember but don't. I have a T4 my friend and have a job to do on it. Perhaps you might be good enough to change the title which might stop the misleading search results whilst, if you add a tag (one of these - '#') you may gain some relevant views which help those who came to research whilst also sharing in your ventures - :-)

    • @Mechris12345
      @Mechris12345 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Explain the difference for us novices

    • @owpeterj
      @owpeterj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mechris12345 . T4 front mounted engine. Before this the engine is rear mounted as this video shows, tough a T2 or T3, I didn’t check.

    • @Antonioloera1118
      @Antonioloera1118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The engine is called a type 4 although the car is called a Type 2 transporter

    • @robertneill3057
      @robertneill3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Antonioloera1118 Type 4 Varient. Originally from 68 to 74. Began to be fitted to the Transporter from 72 /73 onwards. Upgraded to 1795cc in 74 then 1970cc in 75. Received AFC/L Jetronic fuel injection in 74 for the Transporter engines.

  • @analogtherapy9859
    @analogtherapy9859 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, and much appreciated.

    • @brandybolls
      @brandybolls 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      had a 1969 one bummper off very easy 2 work with trolley jack n out it came