we took this engine from a damp old basement that was pulled from a wrecked car 30 + years ago then tore it down to find lots of corrosion to the case and sheet metal, lets see if it can be put back into service to be used in this 1965 vw karmann ghia,

By Mustie

18 thoughts on “Will it still run? rotten vw engine repaired.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian Winfield says:

    Try soaking them in brake fluid the carb diaphragm that is

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Casperswift says:

    When I was a kid my family had Bugs and Buses and I remember going to look at a Bradley GT my stepdad didn't buy it because it was too shoddy of a car and we ended up with a 73' Super beetle but the Bradley GT was fun to look at, it was a very ugly little car but a cool 70's color blue.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars doodles pachesco says:

    Great job 👍

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Will Thomsen says:

    Why would you have fins to aid in cooling then wrap the whole head in aluminum shrouding? That doesn’t make sense to me

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NeapTideVlog says:

    What size ultrasonic cleaner is that one mate?

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Coppard says:

    Watching for the second time in 4 years. Love the education level in your videos clear explainations. Thanks Mustie. God bless you and family ❤

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars basspig says:

    The Volkswagen engine is basically a lawn mower engine with four cylinders.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars José Eduardo Lara Ríos says:

    Bunos dias, una consulta el tubito que tiene en la parte recta del multiple debajo de la base del carburadir que funcion tiene??. Es para colicae tal vez la manguerita que viene del canister???

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jayamal Nishshanka says:

    Thank you.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Winfield Wilson says:

    I like your direct, simple explanations of how parts work. I've learned a lot, thank you!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars HERBY WALLACE says:

    Really nice

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dale maloney says:

    I used to watch u all the time, but haven't for a while.. well I just had my beetle motor spin a bearing and picked up a 200$ type 3 motor that's been sitting for 30 dusty musty years lol.. this was just the vid I needed

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Smith says:

    You sure are Amazing with V W engines ! 😇😇😇

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Fenner says:

    why don't you put the oil cooler in the cleaning tank?

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul says:

    I wish you could spend a week with me to help me with somethings. I will even give you another Apollo 5 speed bike.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lord Mark Rogers says:

    I found the thermostat testing most enjoyable! Nice work on this lovely little engine. ✌😃

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen Lutz Cavanagh says:

    It’s so satisfying watching you wire wheel the studs on the exhaust. Looks good, feels good.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars neko sarantango says:

    can't help wondering how many carbon monoxide poisionngs the vw heating system caused over the years… running exhast gasses thro a direct air feed the cab, seterated by 1/8" mild steel…

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