And the battery. For once Mustie had a battery that was in useable condition .. 😂. Edit. See it was a battery pack. And then a partially charged battery...again LOL.
@Herr WHO346, presently owns 5 UDMs. 1X 735i , 1X 735 iAL (EURO Spec) 2X635Csi 1X 535i all M30 Engines. All of them 1986/87 and Chips replaced and will out run any new Matchboxes. Danke Schon und weidersehen. (UDM= Ultimate driving Machine = BMW)
You can't leave us hangin on this one Mustie...I would love to see a tear down on this motor to see what the problem is...I have been missing your VW videos....thanks for all of the entertaining content... It's not a Sunday morning without you...
Totally agree, this would be a great teardown video, there are enough people with these old engines who might be able to learn loads watching you find out what is wrong with this engine. Never know, it might not be such a serious fault, it might be fixable still. (Body looks pretty shot mind you)
Your laugh when you get the previously dearly departed to come back to life is, in and of itself, entertaining. Glad you gave this ole girl one more chance.
We must see the teardown for this one, like all who watch these videos, the reasons why they fail is part of the fun, an education as it were i guess, i have always loved the Karman Ghia's ever since i first saw one, great work on getting the old thing running of sorts.
You are amazing. When you were cranking it before the passenger side fireball, I commented to myself, "Those exhaust pipes are right at groin level." Then she popped. Funny.
Thanks for the video. My Wife and I bought a brand new 71 Karmann Ghia just after we were married. We enjoyed the car and drove it all over the country, but a very few years later we were blessed with a daughter and a son. We traded our KG for a station wagon. Every time we see one out in the wild we both say "I want that" but now we are in our 70's and again it wouldn't be practical. We do have a 1966 bug that has been in my wife's family since new, but it's in about the same shape as your Ghia...
A foot pedal would be a good idea instead of the pistol grip for starting the engine in same cases. That way you can have both hands free to adjust things. Just a thought. Enjoyed the video as always.
The trouble with foot pedals is you tend to step on them by accident while you focus on something else and work in an engine compartment with your hands…
I won't lie. The sound of that engine turning over for an hour was like a soothing lullaby for me. I passed out with my coffee and had to rewind the video. Great Sunday video!
I know VWs aren't your favorite to work on, but I appreciate you doing it again as these are my favorite videos. I mean I watch you work on small motors and other projects but always look forward to a new VW video. Love the way you figure things out and offer explanations to us less experienced home mechanics.
I worked on one of those about 33 years ago... and it had more rust than that (being a Michigan car). It was actually in an Automotives class at a local community college. We had to replace the complete exhaust and headers on it (with used ones) as well as the starter and battery and the teach rebuilt the entire wire harness for the back and we put it in. We also did plugs, wires, belts, filters, and oil. We also mounted 4 new tires. The body was pretty good on it, but there was a lot of rust underneath. We were not in auto body, but the teacher did replace a few panels underneath and did some welding. We hit some of the other rust with some wire wheels and cleaned it up as best we could... then painted anything that needed it. The car was for a friend of the teacher and it looked and ran pretty good considering what it was like when it came in.
I am so thankful for you and your videos. Such a knowledgeable and experienced guy. I've been watching your vids for at least.... 10 years now? I'm so happy you found a love for filming what you do. So much great content. Very thankful to have you in my life Mustie haha. Much love from Buffalo, NY
LOL!!! Love the starting attempt! The clickity-clack was in perfect time to the old children's story of the little engine that could. "I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, "
Nice one! Used to own one (for about 2 weeks...) back in the day, made of bondo and paint. German TÜV wouldn't let me drive off the premises with it. Loved it anyway.
It's ALIVE! Mustie at his best, junk and patience and knowhow and wizardry and alchemy and smoke and humor and wonder and victory. Thank you, Mustie, for your Sunday offerings. They're way better than church.
YAY back to VWs! Seeing you and Brian pull out that old red beetle from the old mans back yard is what originally got me watching your videos. Love your channel man keep it up!
Giving up is not an option with Mustie eh! ~ Summer of 1978 I drove my '70 Ghia 'vert from Long Island to Oregon. After 2950 miles it only needed generator brushes. Too bad this one is so far gone. Glad to see a V-dub again on this fine channel.
That's why you are the guy. I would have quit trying to make it run/limp as soon as I got it to pop off a bit and start to clean it up and do an entire project on it.
47:44 "Backfire to the Balls!" Brilliant bit of VW theater! Brian, Jason, Barndub, Dubwerks will all be extremely jealous they didn't think of it first! I think some sort of apron shield would be appropriate attire. Great video, as we come to expect from Mustie1!
The lengthy sequence shot while you're cranking the engine shows the amazing lines of the Kharmann Ghia body, makes me think 'Oh, Yeah, this is totally worth it - - -'
A good friend of mine has this same car. But his car is in very good shape. He has taken the car apart and painted the body and it looks very good. As always I had a good time watching this video!!
thank you musty, older guys like you still just trucking on doing the same ol hobbies really keeps a young guy like me going, thank you so much for these videos.
It totally sounds like a rod knock to me but I also had one that sounded like a rod knock and it turned out to be a broken piston skirt. Just my two cents. Awesome vid mustie
I found this channel a few years ago based on a recommended video of you working on a VW bus (I secretly love those things and aspire to own one some day). I found another video of you working on a bug (which I also love those things). Years later, the quality of your videos have gotten better and I've even picked up a few things over that time. Keep doin what you do Mustie!
I remember Musties last two VW motors were rusted beyond repair. That was the kit car. This motor looks really good. Decent heater boxes and tins. The body is pretty decent. It needs floor pans and seats. I'd consider buying it as a restoration project.
Hey Mustie1, love your videos. I have a tip, that worked on a locked up scooter engine: Poor some oil into the back of a air blow gun, that has a piece of hose on the tip. Insert the tip into the cylinder. When you pull the trigger the air flow will atomize the oil and coat the whole cylinder.
Excellent video, car is beautiful! For future videos tie wrap a ice pack to the starter motor to prevent overheating. When I was in the dealerships they wanted to patent the idea
I pictured this car in a car yard and the Salesman saying it just needs some love, when you got the engine to fire engulfed in smoke. Entertaining thanks :)
I'm not sure it's rod knock. The sound is too distinct when slowly turning the crank by hand at that one spot. Seems like valve train as opposed to rotating assembly. I'd love to see this torn down though.
Man, that car is crispy. Not sure I would have bothered with that engine test until I yanked it and the trans, and pushed the carcass into a ditch. The backfire to the nuts reminded me of my only tattoo. I have a small circle of carbon dots under the skin of my right hand from a backfire on a crunchy 74 Thing I was rescuing in 1992.
So satisfying to see that thing run again. I knew you would get it. If it wasn't knocking it would be ready to rock and roll for awhile longer. You can always make a video tearing it down to find out what's causing the knock.
From how it runs, I think it's worth the teardown to fix the noise and freshen it up, especially since you have other VWs that could use the engine and trans.
Kudus for staying with it. Ghia designed such a classic body it’s a shame this one is so far gone. Love your chuckle as as you discover little gains and setbacks, but the laugh of success is great! Take care from Alaska
For a free car there should be a FEW salvageable parts that have value at a VW or local swap meet. Unbelievable what happened to the interior over those 30 years. You had me worried for a while there, I thought you had finally met a VW that didn’t speak Mustie 1! 😊
Most of the interior damage probably occured within about 30 days, not the 30 years it sat... Animals rip stuff apart pretty quickly once they decide to start.
It is very clear you have a big fan club.Just by the comments left .Your mechanical abilities are very good.And like all your fans we like watching you.
It's an absolutely awesome day when ya go on TH-cam and there's a new Mustie1 vid posted. I was pretty confident Herr Doktor Professor Mustie was gonna get this one runnin' when he showed us the tins were if good condition in part 1. He's definitely the Maestro of VW engines. Now will he decide to restore the body or pass it om to someone who will. Or part it out.
I'm thinking this car may be modestly valuable parted out. There are probably a bunch of people restoring KGs, probably even an association, that might be interested in the trunk lid, hood, door skins, glass, engine parts, etc.
@@itsmephil2255 Hi Phil, all of my knowledge about auto restoration comes from watching YT and the car shows on TV, so I am pretty much a dilettante, but, to your point, my understanding is that newly manufactured replacement parts frequently do not fit as well as reclaimed original parts, which would make the parts off this KG valuable to someone? Regards.
How much value and use can there be from parting out the engine and transmission? Seems a waste to just scrap the rest of the car. A 1973 convertible Karma Ghia. They will never make these cars again.
Love watching these VW will it start videos. Compared to other motors they really drag their feet and are so entertaining to watch them come back to life
Every day for years, before I went to school, I had to get down underneath mine, on a dirty city street curb, and bang the valves open to get them unstuck. Better you than me bro. Good luck on this bucket O rust!
@@osbberjen i didn't hear the knock at high revs but again i am about half deaf...think its valves or bearings..leaning towards rod bearing since it drops oil pressure at a idle..i dunno though..in my 30 plus years of wrenching the only thing i've ever had to do on a vw was replace the shifter ball on a diesel rabbit..the ball that drops in the transmision
@@janeames1513 the rod wont make that sound while turning it slowly. The oil pressure issue can be other things like old and thin oil. Or worn bearings that dont knock. I think thicker oil wil "fix" the pressure issue.
Another amazing video Mustie and I agree it sounds like a rod bearing but i've seen things like loose flywheel bolts/bad transmissions and push rods cause this clatter too I would love to see you dig into this. I hope you have a wonderful day and know that you make our sundays much better
I had one of these when I was a kid. I used to drive an extra mile or so every morning so I could use the interstate ramp that was downhill so I could be near highway speed at the end of the ramp. The acceleration could only be described as glacial.
@@fritzkuhne2055 I grew up with big block Chevy motors, the Ghia was the death of me. We swapped in a tweaked injected motor that helped a little bit but 130hp just wasn't enough for me at that age so I sold it.
@@fritzkuhne2055 I probably spent $1500 on aftermarket bits for that motor so I was pretty disappointed when it dyno-ed at 131. I expected 200+. It got up to highway speed pretty good but it still wasn't anything near what I considered fast.
Mustie that was a good one loved it free from barn to shop and starting and it was fantastic I never miss a video thank you for sharing and your time was awesome 👌.
I am going to be waiting for the tear down. Been a while since I did a VW engine (rebuilds for racing and local friends) Scrapped more than one car in my early years, wish I still had them now, even if just for parts.
I'm pretty sure its rod knock but fingers crossed its a cam tooth or something easy but does this mean its time for a tear down and recon/ rebuild we all know you have the parts make it look new it will be fun would also be really cool to possibly use the unregistered truck to see if you could maybe fuel inject it that would be a fun project anyways hope you're doing well and enjoying your self
I restored a 1971 Ghia for a rich individual back in 1982, all I had to replace was the wiper motor and the "air" tank under the bonnet. It had chrome bumpers and a few dents here and there. This guy's son was pancaked in his Ghia and this guy was restoring this one in honor of his son, so, money and time was no object, this one was a hardtop. Lovely lil cars but, being boxed in, in the driver's side was NOT my cup of tea.
Absolutely love this channel on a Sunday. Hook my phone into the tv. This is only channel I do it for. I always hire a mechanic to fix my van, I can't do it because I hate it along with gardening which i detest. My main gardening tools are 36v Makita chain saw and hedge trimmer ans 18v weed wacker. I use 18v Makita at work so no splurg on batteries.
Mustie, have you ever thought about, that if you strap a snatch block to the front of your lift, you can pull the car off of your trailer, using the trailers winch. ☺
In the early 70's, in Australia, a friend turned up one Saturday arvo in his VW van. The motor was making the most incredible double-clanking noise I had heard coming from an engine. He wanted rid of it and we did a deal whereby he drove off in something else. (At the time if a vehicle was taxed, anyone could drive it). Within hours I had got the engine out, and was clawing it apart, I had to see what made that noise. Unbelievably, the crankshaft had broken inside the center main bearing, the reason it kept running was that it had snapped diagonally down the angled oil-drilling hole, but was trapped by the bearing cap. Knowing the owners driving style, we put it down to him always driving whereby the engine was labouring under too high a gear. A lesson for us all, I think?
Looking forward to a teardown! Is there a chance that the suspect bottom end bearing could be replaced on it? Also, it's odd to me that there would be such an audible knock at such a low RPM as you cranking it by hand. It still doesn't sound good for sure, but it being so loud at low RPM but relatively quiet at high rpm doesn't make sense to me. Surely there would be more force on the rod at high RPM due to inertia, which would make a louder knock
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😎 Determination...and a starter.... like the little engine that could... farfegnugen I can sense you find more enjoyment from that than if it was a new engine... I can relate ,,, I used to go crank them in my friends salvage yard for fun...😎
Let's give a round of applause for the starter motor.
Made to last back then
Great comment.
Yes I was a bit worried that it would give up but it lasted. Quality build
Too late, I think it left! 🤔
And the battery. For once Mustie had a battery that was in useable condition
.. 😂. Edit. See it was a battery pack. And then a partially charged battery...again LOL.
That starter motor it’s the real MVP. It survived that severe workout that was suddenly put through.
It’s German made… it has to run. I’m not surprised. Karmann Ghia was built 50 years before time. Remember Dr. Porsche?
If you ever owned one, you understand how important that is, and pretty much only thing works well...
@Herr WHO346, presently owns 5 UDMs. 1X 735i , 1X 735 iAL (EURO Spec) 2X635Csi 1X 535i all M30 Engines. All of them 1986/87 and Chips replaced and will out run any new Matchboxes. Danke Schon und weidersehen. (UDM= Ultimate driving Machine = BMW)
You can't leave us hangin on this one Mustie...I would love to see a tear down on this motor to see what the problem is...I have been missing your VW videos....thanks for all of the entertaining content... It's not a Sunday morning without you...
Totally agree, this would be a great teardown video, there are enough people with these old engines who might be able to learn loads watching you find out what is wrong with this engine.
Never know, it might not be such a serious fault, it might be fixable still. (Body looks pretty shot mind you)
Can’t tear the old engines down. Heads are bonded to block, they come apart in pieces, often the studs come with them.
Yeah….thank you Darren👍
please dont,let it R>I>P
+1 on a teardown vid for this tired old engine!
That Mustie laugh when he finally gets a piece of junk to run.....too funny.🤣
Men are thruly happy only when they get lay or get engine run.
@@jarikinnunen1718 Or both at the same time, just don't mix the tailpipes up.
Your laugh when you get the previously dearly departed to come back to life is, in and of itself, entertaining. Glad you gave this ole girl one more chance.
It was the air-cooled content that brought me to Mustie1 eight years ago, good to see another one in the shop. Thanks for sharing!
Lucy the Board tracker bike first got my attention, absolutely hooked now ever since finding this channel
@vwcoco
Good morning everybody! A cup of Coffee and a new video from Mustie1 is a great start to the day!
It's my Sunday morning ritual 🤣
You beat me to it…lol
its bed time for me noooooo
Yeah I try and catch mustie before bed here
@@jakemuscat5796 yeah it’s hard when it’s 9:20pm and it was uploaded 12mins ago but Tis the life of an Australian TH-cam addict
I really hope you do a video on the tear down to see what is causing the knock.
YUP I'm sooooooooo curious what's going on
Oh I just know he will!
Don't worry about it. It's a diesel /jk
We must see the teardown for this one, like all who watch these videos, the reasons why they fail is part of the fun, an education as it were i guess, i have always loved the Karman Ghia's ever since i first saw one, great work on getting the old thing running of sorts.
You had the best youtube channel! I watch the whole 1h video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You are amazing. When you were cranking it before the passenger side fireball, I commented to myself, "Those exhaust pipes are right at groin level." Then she popped. Funny.
Hey Darren, 007 is looking for his car, LOL😆👍 Extremely entertaining, thanks buddy.
and the MVP goes to - the starter 😆
NO SHIT, That thing should be put in a glass case & put on a nice table in a Man Cave.
I second that nomination!😄
Thanks for the video. My Wife and I bought a brand new 71 Karmann Ghia just after we were married. We enjoyed the car and drove it all over the country, but a very few years later we were blessed with a daughter and a son. We traded our KG for a station wagon. Every time we see one out in the wild we both say "I want that" but now we are in our 70's and again it wouldn't be practical. We do have a 1966 bug that has been in my wife's family since new, but it's in about the same shape as your Ghia...
A foot pedal would be a good idea instead of the pistol grip for starting the engine in same cases. That way you can have both hands free to adjust things. Just a thought. Enjoyed the video as always.
brilliant idea
I never thought about that
I was thinking the same thing!
The trouble with foot pedals is you tend to step on them by accident while you focus on something else and work in an engine compartment with your hands…
@@jochen7919 You can disconnect it while you are in the engine bay so that doesn't happen. Hook it up only when needed.
I won't lie. The sound of that engine turning over for an hour was like a soothing lullaby for me. I passed out with my coffee and had to rewind the video. Great Sunday video!
Haha, exact thing happened to me too😁
Better than ocean waves.
I know VWs aren't your favorite to work on, but I appreciate you doing it again as these are my favorite videos. I mean I watch you work on small motors and other projects but always look forward to a new VW video. Love the way you figure things out and offer explanations to us less experienced home mechanics.
I worked on one of those about 33 years ago... and it had more rust than that (being a Michigan car). It was actually in an Automotives class at a local community college. We had to replace the complete exhaust and headers on it (with used ones) as well as the starter and battery and the teach rebuilt the entire wire harness for the back and we put it in. We also did plugs, wires, belts, filters, and oil. We also mounted 4 new tires. The body was pretty good on it, but there was a lot of rust underneath. We were not in auto body, but the teacher did replace a few panels underneath and did some welding. We hit some of the other rust with some wire wheels and cleaned it up as best we could... then painted anything that needed it. The car was for a friend of the teacher and it looked and ran pretty good considering what it was like when it came in.
I am so thankful for you and your videos. Such a knowledgeable and experienced guy. I've been watching your vids for at least.... 10 years now? I'm so happy you found a love for filming what you do. So much great content. Very thankful to have you in my life Mustie haha. Much love from Buffalo, NY
I missed the old VW videos. These old engines are so much more fun than the computerized ones. Love it!
I'm glad I didn't pack the pea shooters with acorns as a joke for the will it run vid 😆
LOL!!! Love the starting attempt! The clickity-clack was in perfect time to the old children's story of the little engine that could. "I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, I-think-I-can!, "
Nice one! Used to own one (for about 2 weeks...) back in the day, made of bondo and paint. German TÜV wouldn't let me drive off the premises with it. Loved it anyway.
Should have asked them to legalise your sausage indicators, they might have told you to get the heck out of there with your car 😂
@@Ragnar8504 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You're probably right. Although they might've just rolled their eyes.
It's ALIVE! Mustie at his best, junk and patience and knowhow and wizardry and alchemy and smoke and humor and wonder and victory. Thank you, Mustie, for your Sunday offerings. They're way better than church.
YAY back to VWs! Seeing you and Brian pull out that old red beetle from the old mans back yard is what originally got me watching your videos. Love your channel man keep it up!
Me too, that was the first video I saw...
Giving up is not an option with Mustie eh! ~ Summer of 1978 I drove my '70 Ghia 'vert from Long Island to Oregon. After 2950 miles it only needed generator brushes. Too bad this one is so far gone. Glad to see a V-dub again on this fine channel.
Mustie's chestnuts roasting on an exhaust fire lol
Smoked nuts
That's why you are the guy. I would have quit trying to make it run/limp as soon as I got it to pop off a bit and start to clean it up and do an entire project on it.
47:44 "Backfire to the Balls!" Brilliant bit of VW theater! Brian, Jason, Barndub, Dubwerks will all be extremely jealous they didn't think of it first! I think some sort of apron shield would be appropriate attire. Great video, as we come to expect from Mustie1!
it's actually at 47:41 to not miss the fireworks 🔥
That's actually AFTER-fire. BACK-fire is through the carburetor so now you know and can impress your friends
@@Hjerte_Verke Artistic license for alliterative effect. After-fire may be mechanically correct, but backfire to the balls is rock and roll!
A wiener roast, if you will.
as someone who knows nothing about vw.i am getting a master class. thank you
The lengthy sequence shot while you're cranking the engine shows the amazing lines of the Kharmann Ghia body, makes me think 'Oh, Yeah, this is totally worth it - - -'
only the 72-74 tail lights completely ruin those lines
The cake in Animal House said "Eat me". Great reference. Nice will it run. Those floors are super crispy.
I learn a ton watching you and I can see how much you love what you do. Keep it up for us Lazy Boy mechanics.
A good friend of mine has this same car. But his car is in very good shape. He has taken the car apart and painted the body and it looks very good. As always I had a good time watching this video!!
This was a good one, so many quotes "We either broke it loose, or we broke something"
thank you musty, older guys like you still just trucking on doing the same ol hobbies really keeps a young guy like me going, thank you so much for these videos.
I never thought you'd get it to run. Great video. You need a good building exhaust system.
Surprised every time you get these old engines going, great stuff. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
It totally sounds like a rod knock to me but I also had one that sounded like a rod knock and it turned out to be a broken piston skirt. Just my two cents. Awesome vid mustie
I found this channel a few years ago based on a recommended video of you working on a VW bus (I secretly love those things and aspire to own one some day). I found another video of you working on a bug (which I also love those things). Years later, the quality of your videos have gotten better and I've even picked up a few things over that time. Keep doin what you do Mustie!
I remember Musties last two VW motors were rusted beyond repair. That was the kit car. This motor looks really good. Decent heater boxes and tins. The body is pretty decent. It needs floor pans and seats. I'd consider buying it as a restoration project.
Hey Mustie1, love your videos.
I have a tip, that worked on a locked up scooter engine: Poor some oil into the back of a air blow gun, that has a piece of hose on the tip. Insert the tip into the cylinder.
When you pull the trigger the air flow will atomize the oil and coat the whole cylinder.
So much for the "Sleeper" effect.
I'm impressed you got it to move without soaking for a week.
I'm stunned you got it to limp run
Your best work for me is when your tinkering with vw engines. Great video and looking forward to the tear down.
Nothing like the Sunday morning Mustie laugh! 😂
As Little Richard would say “I here you knocking but you can’t come in, come back tomorrow night and try it again”
She's a peach, gonna be a great video I can feel it😄
I would love to see a teardown on this one.
Would love to see a teardown to see where the issue is. Well done for bringing it alive again...
Excellent video, car is beautiful! For future videos tie wrap a ice pack to the starter motor to prevent overheating. When I was in the dealerships they wanted to patent the idea
I pictured this car in a car yard and the Salesman saying it just needs some love, when you got the engine to fire engulfed in smoke. Entertaining thanks :)
I'm not sure it's rod knock. The sound is too distinct when slowly turning the crank by hand at that one spot. Seems like valve train as opposed to rotating assembly. I'd love to see this torn down though.
A lot in the comments want to see the engine torn down so it'd be a popular video.
Man, that car is crispy. Not sure I would have bothered with that engine test until I yanked it and the trans, and pushed the carcass into a ditch.
The backfire to the nuts reminded me of my only tattoo. I have a small circle of carbon dots under the skin of my right hand from a backfire on a crunchy 74 Thing I was rescuing in 1992.
the man of unlimited determination ....just watch those family jewels hahahah great video darrem
@47:42 - That was the best thing I've seen in a long time. Thank you for what you do.
Love watching you fix stuff. More please
So satisfying to see that thing run again. I knew you would get it. If it wasn't knocking it would be ready to rock and roll for awhile longer. You can always make a video tearing it down to find out what's causing the knock.
From how it runs, I think it's worth the teardown to fix the noise and freshen it up, especially since you have other VWs that could use the engine and trans.
You are so happy when you’re playing with VW engines.. Really love to see that. Keep ‘em comin Mustie. Great job. Love your videos.
As the engine was slowly spinning, I kept thinking about “The Flight of the Phoenix”
Your right ,however if it had sounded that bad when it finally ran I think I'd have opted out on the flight.
I couldn’t see a starter motor out of a new car standing up to that punishment. That car is worth restoring they are becoming rarer and valuable.
Kudus for staying with it. Ghia designed such a classic body it’s a shame this one is so far gone.
Love your chuckle as as you discover little gains and setbacks, but the laugh of success is great! Take care from Alaska
I was really hoping for the slo-mo flamethrower to the balls replay at the end -- missed opportunity 🙂-- great vid -- thanks, mustie
That starter is a champ.
Glad to see Mustie working on a VW again, that's why started watching in the first place.
For a free car there should be a FEW salvageable parts that have value at a VW or local swap meet. Unbelievable what happened to the interior over those 30 years.
You had me worried for a while there, I thought you had finally met a VW that didn’t speak Mustie 1!
😊
Most of the interior damage probably occured within about 30 days, not the 30 years it sat... Animals rip stuff apart pretty quickly once they decide to start.
It is very clear you have a big fan club.Just by the comments left .Your mechanical abilities are very good.And like all your fans we like watching you.
It's an absolutely awesome day when ya go on TH-cam and there's a new Mustie1 vid posted.
I was pretty confident Herr Doktor Professor Mustie was gonna get this one runnin' when he showed us the tins were if good condition in part 1.
He's definitely the Maestro of VW engines.
Now will he decide to restore the body or pass it om to someone who will.
Or part it out.
Come on Man give us a tear down on that Peach 🤗😝👍I really didnt think that thing would start... great job
I'm thinking this car may be modestly valuable parted out. There are probably a bunch of people restoring KGs, probably even an association, that might be interested in the trunk lid, hood, door skins, glass, engine parts, etc.
You can get kitcar/GRP bodies for these cars, but would take away value
@@itsmephil2255 Hi Phil, all of my knowledge about auto restoration comes from watching YT and the car shows on TV, so I am pretty much a dilettante, but, to your point, my understanding is that newly manufactured replacement parts frequently do not fit as well as reclaimed original parts, which would make the parts off this KG valuable to someone? Regards.
How much value and use can there be from parting out the engine and transmission? Seems a waste to just scrap the rest of the car. A 1973 convertible Karma Ghia. They will never make these cars again.
@@joebikeguy6669 So, the kit car/GRP mounts on the chassis - but this one doesn't have a chassis any more...
@@rhiantaylor3446 Hi Rhian. I think you meant to respond to It's Me Phil who mentioned the kit car. Regards.
Love watching these VW will it start videos. Compared to other motors they really drag their feet and are so entertaining to watch them come back to life
This one was a ball buster to start!
Every day for years, before I went to school, I had to get down underneath mine, on a dirty city street curb, and bang the valves open to get them unstuck. Better you than me bro. Good luck on this bucket O rust!
when mustie giggle you now its gona be good sunday😂😂😂
Thanks!
Great persistence, that was a classic when it backfired . 😂At least it ran, but I think it’s a rod. Would love to know one day what it was
i dont think its a rod, it makes the noice when he spins it slowly. must be something with springtention or something like it.
@@osbberjen i didn't hear the knock at high revs but again i am about half deaf...think its valves or bearings..leaning towards rod bearing since it drops oil pressure at a idle..i dunno though..in my 30 plus years of wrenching the only thing i've ever had to do on a vw was replace the shifter ball on a diesel rabbit..the ball that drops in the transmision
@@janeames1513 the rod wont make that sound while turning it slowly. The oil pressure issue can be other things like old and thin oil. Or worn bearings that dont knock. I think thicker oil wil "fix" the pressure issue.
Unbelievable, I thought it had no chance at running. You are the man!
Another amazing video Mustie and I agree it sounds like a rod bearing but i've seen things like loose flywheel bolts/bad transmissions and push rods cause this clatter too I would love to see you dig into this. I hope you have a wonderful day and know that you make our sundays much better
One of the engines in Roadkill's Rotsun had loose flywheel bolts that sounded like knock.
Worn rockers cause clatter too.
Great job Darren, I always love watching your videos,you always have something interesting to fix … great stuff …
I stayed up all night waiting for this lol
Your battery charger looks like Wallie the robot.
Great job getting her to run on it’s owe! Hope to see the tear down on this one !
I had one of these when I was a kid. I used to drive an extra mile or so every morning so I could use the interstate ramp that was downhill so I could be near highway speed at the end of the ramp. The acceleration could only be described as glacial.
growing up with underpowered cars like this was a great teacher for me, and im sure makes one a better driver in the long run
@@fritzkuhne2055 I grew up with big block Chevy motors, the Ghia was the death of me. We swapped in a tweaked injected motor that helped a little bit but 130hp just wasn't enough for me at that age so I sold it.
@@GuysPlayingWithTools 130 hp? i have to navigate unrestricted autobahn with a worn out 58hp three cylinder xD
@@fritzkuhne2055 I probably spent $1500 on aftermarket bits for that motor so I was pretty disappointed when it dyno-ed at 131. I expected 200+. It got up to highway speed pretty good but it still wasn't anything near what I considered fast.
@@GuysPlayingWithTools Should find out what Azn (Farmtruck)did to his Bug to get 600hp out of it
Yes please do a follow up on this!! I would love to see that!!
It would be great if you did a strip-down video of this engine, as I'm intrigued as to what the problem is.
Thanks for letting us hang out with you once again! That's a great looking car btw
You should make a foot switch for your remote engine starter so you have 2 free hands to play
Thats a great idea.
Mustie that was a good one loved it free from barn to shop and starting and it was fantastic I never miss a video thank you for sharing and your time was awesome 👌.
Always wondered why you never thought of putting a removable winch mount at the end of your lift for DOA cars that want to fight you like this.
I just use a snatch block in those situations.
I am going to be waiting for the tear down. Been a while since I did a VW engine (rebuilds for racing and local friends) Scrapped more than one car in my early years, wish I still had them now, even if just for parts.
The shotgun blast to the balls was the best😂
Agreed. I figured it was Rocky Raccoon's Revenge. (for all the badmouthing raccoons)
@@jeffpoplin558 😂
Love ya work Darren, cheers from Downunder ❤️🦘🦘🦘
I'm pretty sure its rod knock but fingers crossed its a cam tooth or something easy but does this mean its time for a tear down and recon/ rebuild we all know you have the parts make it look new it will be fun would also be really cool to possibly use the unregistered truck to see if you could maybe fuel inject it that would be a fun project anyways hope you're doing well and enjoying your self
I restored a 1971 Ghia for a rich individual back in 1982, all I had to replace was the wiper motor and the "air" tank under the bonnet. It had chrome bumpers and a few dents here and there. This guy's son was pancaked in his Ghia and this guy was restoring this one in honor of his son, so, money and time was no object, this one was a hardtop. Lovely lil cars but, being boxed in, in the driver's side was NOT my cup of tea.
Wow starter works great!! 😂
Absolutely love this channel on a Sunday. Hook my phone into the tv. This is only channel I do it for. I always hire a mechanic to fix my van, I can't do it because I hate it along with gardening which i detest. My main gardening tools are 36v Makita chain saw and hedge trimmer ans 18v weed wacker. I use 18v Makita at work so no splurg on batteries.
Mustie, have you ever thought about, that if you strap a snatch block to the front of your lift, you can pull the car off of your trailer, using the trailers winch. ☺
In the early 70's, in Australia, a friend turned up one Saturday arvo in his VW van. The motor was making the most incredible double-clanking noise I had heard coming from an engine. He wanted rid of it and we did a deal whereby he drove off in something else. (At the time if a vehicle was taxed, anyone could drive it). Within hours I had got the engine out, and was clawing it apart, I had to see what made that noise.
Unbelievably, the crankshaft had broken inside the center main bearing, the reason it kept running was that it had snapped diagonally down the angled oil-drilling hole, but was trapped by the bearing cap. Knowing the owners driving style, we put it down to him always driving whereby the engine was labouring under too high a gear. A lesson for us all, I think?
Looking forward to a teardown! Is there a chance that the suspect bottom end bearing could be replaced on it? Also, it's odd to me that there would be such an audible knock at such a low RPM as you cranking it by hand.
It still doesn't sound good for sure, but it being so loud at low RPM but relatively quiet at high rpm doesn't make sense to me. Surely there would be more force on the rod at high RPM due to inertia, which would make a louder knock
If it would be a rod bearing I wouldn't think it makes the noise when spinning by hand, could be wrong tho
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😎 Determination...and a starter.... like the little engine that could... farfegnugen I can sense you find more enjoyment from that than if it was a new engine... I can relate ,,, I used to go crank them in my friends salvage yard for fun...😎
Sunday = Coffee and a Mustie1 video: Life is good!
In Aus watching Mustie at 10:30 at night
I didn't want this video to end! You know Darren, if you don't do a tear down on this one, there will be riots in the streets!