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air-cooled vw Porsche and some GM tossed in the mix. revivals maintenance and restoration
Project Street Legal 1970 ish Sand Rail sorting out the wiring first step lights
Project Street Legal 1970 ish Sand Rail sorting out the wiring first step lights
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Project street Legal 1970 ish VW Sand Rail now with functioning 4 wheel disc brakes
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Project street Legal 1970 ish VW Sand Rail now with functioning 4 wheel disc brakes
Project Street Legal 1970 ish sand rail revival 2.2L dual 44s idf carbs bringing back from dead
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Project Street Legal 1970 ish sand rail revival 2.2L dual 44s idf carbs bringing back from dead
1972 VW Bus Back in the road NEW 38MM carburetor upgrade installed and tuned but not 100% fixed yet
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1972 VW Bus Back in the road NEW 38MM carburetor upgrade installed and tuned but not 100% fixed yet
1972 VW Bus Massive Oil Leak and NO Run Diagnosis
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1972 VW Bus Massive Oil Leak and NO Run Diagnosis
2002 C5 headlight motor replacement and 99-2006 Silverado radiator removal and install
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2002 C5 headlight motor replacement and 99-2006 Silverado radiator removal and install
1979 VW Super Beetle fuel float / gas gauge problems solved and a long test drive
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1979 VW Super Beetle fuel float / gas gauge problems solved and a long test drive
1968 VW Type 3 master cylinder and rear soft line replacement and a nice test drive
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1968 VW Type 3 master cylinder and rear soft line replacement and a nice test drive
1979 VW Super Beetle Installing Lowering Struts and Speedometer Diagnosis
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1979 VW Super Beetle Installing Lowering Struts and Speedometer Diagnosis
1971 VW Square Back Pre Delivery Drive Now with Good Brakes
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1971 VW Square Back Pre Delivery Drive Now with Good Brakes
1971 type 3 VW Square Back Finally back on the Road kinda
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1971 type 3 VW Square Back Finally back on the Road kinda
1970 VW 1915CC Keeps Fighting Back BUT FINALLY Fixed Dual 40s install, adjusted and test drive
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1970 VW 1915CC Keeps Fighting Back BUT FINALLY Fixed Dual 40s install, adjusted and test drive
1970 VW Beetle UPDATE 1915cc Dual Carb Drivability Issues
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1970 VW Beetle UPDATE 1915cc Dual Carb Drivability Issues
1971 VW Copart Auction Square Back NEW Valve and 40mm Carbs installed and Engine back in and RUNNING
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1971 VW Copart Auction Square Back NEW Valve and 40mm Carbs installed and Engine back in and RUNNING
1970 VW Beetle 1915cc Dual Carb Drivability Issues & Junk Parts
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1970 VW Beetle 1915cc Dual Carb Drivability Issues & Junk Parts
1972 Karmann Ghia Woodgrain dash install and drivability concern
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1972 Karmann Ghia Woodgrain dash install and drivability concern
1971 VW Type 3 Square Back Copart auction find Start to Another Revival will it run
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1971 VW Type 3 Square Back Copart auction find Start to Another Revival will it run
1979 VW Super Beetle Revival Finally back on the road wheel cylinders & shoes
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1979 VW Super Beetle Revival Finally back on the road wheel cylinders & shoes
1979 Super VW Beetle Revival L-Jet Fuel Injection is gone Dual Carbs Installed
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1979 Super VW Beetle Revival L-Jet Fuel Injection is gone Dual Carbs Installed
1979 Super Beetle Beginnings of the End to the Fuel Injection & Clutch Rear Main
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1979 Super Beetle Beginnings of the End to the Fuel Injection & Clutch Rear Main
UPDATE 1979 VW Super Beetle Revival Fuel Injection
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UPDATE 1979 VW Super Beetle Revival Fuel Injection
1979 VW Super Beetle Revival Fuel Injection can it be saved off the road for 8 years and fire damage
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1979 VW Super Beetle Revival Fuel Injection can it be saved off the road for 8 years and fire damage
1948 CJ2a Willys Jeep Stuff 4 Wheel Disk Conversion
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1948 CJ2a Willys Jeep Stuff 4 Wheel Disk Conversion
1973 VW Thing DEVELOMPS HAPPENED brake bleed fuel system install and not the best first drive
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1973 VW Thing DEVELOMPS HAPPENED brake bleed fuel system install and not the best first drive
1973 VW Thing Revival PT2 1600cc Engine Removal for Clutch Rear Main Alternator Conversion
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1973 VW Thing Revival PT2 1600cc Engine Removal for Clutch Rear Main Alternator Conversion
1973 VW Thing the beginnings of another revival Will it Run been parked for 40ish years
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1973 VW Thing the beginnings of another revival Will it Run been parked for 40ish years
2002 C5 Corvette LS1 Valley Gasket and Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement
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2002 C5 Corvette LS1 Valley Gasket and Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement
1964 1600cc VW Beetle Drivability Concern Finally Fixed also lights and seats wrapped up
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1964 1600cc VW Beetle Drivability Concern Finally Fixed also lights and seats wrapped up
1964 VW Beetle 1600cc Dual Port Drivability Concern and Oil Stand Reseal
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1964 VW Beetle 1600cc Dual Port Drivability Concern and Oil Stand Reseal
1972 VW Karmann Ghia Revival pre delivery follow up check ride
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1972 VW Karmann Ghia Revival pre delivery follow up check ride
M8 congrats 1000 subs 👍
@@vwcoco holy cow... I can not thank you enough... Honestly reading this message is how I found out ... Thank you once again for your support throughout the years
@@vwcoco definitely going to send you some merch when I get some new in... I've been slacking big time on the restocking
@@airkooledmotorwerks Cool well deserved sir
Shout out for your channel to get you to 1000 👍
Very much appreciated... Five away as of the time of this comment
@@airkooledmotorwerks 3 now 👍good luck
@@vwcoco as always very much appreciated. I remember when you joined I don't think I even had 50 subscribers at the point Thank you for sticking around and I very much appreciate it
@@airkooledmotorwerks no worries 2 more to go 👍
@@vwcoco definitely giving you a shout out in next Monday video as tomorrows is already uploaded and scheduled... Thanks again
The lower shroud is definitely picky for putting in and had an issue myself on my zr2 Sonoma. Couldn’t get it to hold in the clips for lower but made it work til recently when my new fan clutch clipped the bottom somehow. Replacing it with a different brand shroud instead of Sherman parts this week hoping for a better fit
@@b-rys8527 I ended up opening a whole new can of worms with my shroud because probably two months after this video I ended up putting in a three core aluminum radiator (factory one cracked )
Helloooooo from México... I need your help ... I have problems whith one Karmann
What can I help you with?
Good job on wiring also 8 more subs to 1000 👍 on my next video over weekend I’ll mention your channel 👍 keep going sir
Good choice using what is there versus ripping out and starting over. I love this series.
@@charlesloar3210 if it wasn't so well done to begin with, my approach definitely would have been different. I knew wiring was going to be in this cars future and I was geared up to replace everything because my luck with most every sandrail is the wiring is normally a mess especially when something has sat and is also been through a fire. I was happy to see none of the main harness was damaged and only about 10% had to be rewired. I have more time in scratching my head and tracing wires than I do actually pulling new.
Good way to install dust caps is with a piece of 2-inch PVC. Works on all caps and zero damage to the cap. Great series!
@@charlesloar3210 awesome tip definitely going to start doing that for sure, I've always just been careful with a rubber mallet. But I do enjoy making my life easier. Thank you
While I am not currently doing a wiring project, I did enjoy following you through this one. Not having a wiring diagram, is a lot like not being able to read one even if you have one. Very good video! I use a Power Probe. I see that you use something different. What is it? Is it just a test light or a specific tool? One other question - was there a electically caused fire that burned the wires, or a combination of screwed up repairs?
@@yttkuar I just use your standard 5$ test light nothing special for testing and as far as the fire, from what I was told the car was in one not actually the cause of it. Unfortunately it was Just collateral damage in the building it was stored. That's why pretty much all the plastics are melty
I had the engine out of mine to do a clutch change and taking the advice of various RUclips experts fitted a twin IDF set up while the engine was out. Came to install it and it wouldn't go in. So I ended up removing them, fitting the engine and refitting the carbs.
@@76UVB I have heard this way to many times, the fuel injection beetles are the only ones you can get away with it in as long as you have short manifolds as the (interior structure is different/wider)... That being said you still can't put the carbs on because they will hit so in my opinion you don't save any time anyway.
@@airkooledmotorwerks Thanks for confirming it's not just me.
@@76UVB definitely not just you
When I’m doubt get your oil filter wrench out broke me.
Very seldom do I get to use it on a VW for actual oil filters, secretly it's my distributor wrench they really do work well when they are being stubborn... Lol
Enjoying this series. Looking forward to road test day. Watching fabrication is really interesting. Thanks for the great explanation of what’s being done. Learn something new every video. Cheers.
@@demRucks so am I hopefully this thing is going to be a ripper ... Currently trying to figure out the electric in it now
So, was the bracket a poor design that it needed so much adaptation? The R&D was very interesting. It reminds me of many such situations- not always with perfect outcomes. Your 9 hours of persistence paid off.
@@yttkuar the bracket that came with the kit is designed for stock lower control arms and work perfectly for that application (used them many times) these are widened fully boxed aftermarket they are much bigger in all accounts then factory. It sucked that the original calipers that were on here are of an obsolete design otherwise I would just ordered them and put them on without any modifications needed. But at least moving forward the calipers on the car now or of the modern design that everybody supplies
Night and day with new carbs . Nearly at 1000 subs sir 👍
@@vwcoco Thank you so much I remember when you hit 1k, and yes it's 100x better with these new carbs on it
This ought to be a fun time when it's all said and done
@@Minitrucker231 2.2L and I'm guessing sub 2000lbs it should be a blast to drive when it's all done. Not going to lie I'm a bit excited to drive it
@@airkooledmotorwerks man I don't blame you one bit. It'll be one hell of a ride for sure
U are correct it’s either a 6 or 6.5mm Allen not a bolt
@@RJLM330 ordered a new spindle nut to completely replace that one forgot to mention that in the video
street legal....Generally requires a glass windshield, dot/sae lights, defroster, dot/sae approved brake components and a bunch of other shit
@@masterhacker1989 oh please believe very well aware video that just got posted today on the car is going through the entire braking system
@@masterhacker1989 headlight both high and low beam, turns signals, brake lights, wipers, glass or MR windshields, horn and seatbelts as it is titled as a 1970 that's it car just has to be brought up to spec per what it's being registered as... A defroster is not a requirement in KY.
I have a '79 Super (Triple White) that has the original EFI. Consulted my local VW guys (shoutout Painter's Grinding in Denver) and they said if it still works, keep the EFI because it's a better system. I did a completely new long block and put all of the old manifolds back in after I cleaned everything thoroughly, only replacing the stock exhaust system (heater boxes rusted out) with an EMPI. It starts, runs, and drives like what I imagine it did when factory fresh out of West Germany... it even passed emissions in Colorado! My neighbor has a '63 vert with a single carb that runs awesome... but we both agree that the EFI runs/drives smoother. If you happened to have kept that double relay and ECU, I'd love to buy it off you for any future issues I may have!
@@justinthomson2310 I 100% agree with your mechanic assessment please believe I fought this car so hard to try to keep the fuel injection only reason that got swapped is it was beyond saveable... Unfortunately I do not have the relay I stated in one of my videos on this car that all the injection parts went back to the owner for the reason if he ever sold the car the next owner might want to have it and go through all the problems and dollars of recommissioning it
@@airkooledmotorwerks gotcha. Well, I’m a big fan, keep doing what you do!!
@@justinthomson2310 very much appreciated. Thank you
Nice to hear it running good again! Glad to know the rail is in good hands. Looking forward to more of Project Street Legal!
Much appreciated... Definitely excited to get this one back on the road
The steam trick was new to me! Do you use that on non-dual carbs too? If so, how do you recognize which cylinder is the one not firing? Dual carbs are not part of my fleet. I just never got to them...guess I am too old at 75. I have worked on them for others over the years, but they seem to require much closer maintenance to keep them tip top. I look forward to the wiring solutions for this one. Wiring has always scared me because of the PO jerri rigging problems others have done. Long, but informative video. Just like I prefer them.
Yes the steam trick would work on a single carburetor as well but in that instance if you do not have a cylinder firing you would either have lack of compression bad plug or a bad wire hardly ever wouldn't be a fueling issue for one cylinder... If you're 2 down on the same bank you might have a massive vacuum like somewhere.
Also the wiring's probably going to be the last thing I do on this car... My typical steps in any process are 1) evaluate health of engine 2) brakes 3) will it move 4) electrical 5) hopefully delivery 😂
Where did you buy the adapter?
@@alexherrera3918 built it in house specifically for this owner's Jeep
@@alexherrera3918 I'm a air cooled Volkswagen specialty shop so it only made sense to me to put a Volkswagen carburetor on the CJ2A and get rid of the antiquated carburetor that was on it in favor of more tunability and electric choke
@@airkooledmotorwerks ok thanks!!!
What size engine?
@@OwhyeeVdub 1700cc
@airkooledmotorwerks thanks, I'm going with a 38 on my 2021 for my square back.
@@OwhyeeVdub Heck yes... Let me know how it goes I personally haven't installed a 38 on anything bigger than an 1800 cc . Pretty much anything past that I end up going duals
Our first vehicle after we got married was a 75 that I bought in Beverly Hills CA It had fuel injection. She was a beauty.
Awesome wedding present, I'm sure you have many stories mad with it.
@@airkooledmotorwerks Sure do.
Can’t remember the exact engine size but it was a 2L. CA model.
I like that mini cam. It gets into those spots to see stuff
@@RJLM330 best 20$ ever It's bailed me out more times than I can count on one hand lol
Just do the push rod tube seals on the tubes that you can spin don't waste time taking out the engine
@@roberthornstein4382 typically that's what I would do except the jugs are leaking where they slide into the block as well along with a rear main leak. Now .... So unfortunately if it doesn't self heal the engine's going to have to be removed regardless unfortunately
I had to lol for the return spring tip...mine recently was, after changing wires, I had failed to fully plug in #4 all the way onto the plug. I guess I got interrupted. Anyway, as you say, I couldn't figure out why all of a sudden the engine had a miss. Then, smacking my forehead, as I re-checked all the wires, there it lay...wide open. It is fun to work on VW's. Not sure if you mentioned whether or not the engine was a rebuild, but I'm guessing that the owner will not mind driving with a little smoke for a while. After all, it is 52 years old...it is suppose to annoy those behind.
@@yttkuar for sure, I don't think The engine in the bus has been rebuilt I also don't know if it's the original engine to the bus nor does the owner but yeah he definitely has to get some miles on it so hopefully burn off whatever residual oils left in the system. And like I said if it persists it's going to come back in and probably get a top end rebuild
Hard for me to tell but does that engine sound loud. like a knock or something else going on. I know you did a valve adjustment on it. Or is it just how the mic on the camera just makes it sound like that? I also think the oil will burn off and will stop smoking, I hope.
@@darolfitch8917 yes the noise picks up a lot more on my mic then in person, it's a combination between a bad alternator bearing and a baffle in the muffler being loose or broken. Didn't realize how much louder it actually sounded till I was editing this video. You can even see I was concerned about the noise when I stated it sounded like it was coming from the bottom end completely my fault for not following up on that after I figured out where it was coming from. And time is definitely going to tell on the oil burn off owner currently has the bus and is well aware of the issue so he is going to monitor it.
72 was the first year for FI in the buses.
@@ericwhiteside9806 I have never worked on a 72 fuel injected bus... Everything I've seen or have worked on has been 74 or later can you please provide a source in a US model having 72 fuel injection please and thank you
Interesting to find Rock Auto sells the electric fuel pump and injector for the 1.7l in 1972, i do remember my buddies fathers bus being carbs but i don’t remember the engine size he had. I had a 64 bug at that time and helped him with a tuneup , points, plugs and setting the timing with my dads timing light. Good video, brings back memories!
@@johnchambers12 type 3s had fuel injection way before buses and the fuel pump is the same throughout all model years whether it's a beetle a type 3 or a bus so RockAuto might just be doing a generic listing. And like I said as far as my personal experience / anything I can even find buses didn't get fuel injection till late 74/75 anything earlier should have had twin carbs. Please believe these vehicles are older than me and I only can go off of information that I either personally have had or what I've read
@airkooledmotorwerks maybe I got confused... I know they switched to the type 3 2.0 engines in 72. I assumed they were fuel injected liked the type 3s.
@@ericwhiteside9806 All good maybe... you were thinking 72 being the first year for the pancake engine in a bus, but as far as I know L-Jet was on buses from 74ish on as well as the 914 also the beetle and type 3 came with d-jet in 68 They run two different style fi systems
Leave it stock. 30 mpg.
@@brianchisnell1548 respectfully disagree.... If the owner cared about stock the car wouldn't be lowered with a 1641cc and a 12 volt charging system. It's one of his fun cars that he takes out every so often It's not a daily driver so it's more for the "smiles per gallon" than the "miles per gallon" with this one.
Please wear some gloves, especially when touch the hot parts. I am doing the tomorrow on my 72 bus. Which I had a lift
@@PoundNetTexas lack of gloves and hot parts just remind me that I am not immortal It's a decent reality check for me... I always find that there is a fine line between safety and complacency not to get so preachy on you... Not saying you should work unsafe just saying you should be or I should be more aware of my surroundings
I am in the process of doing this to my 71SB. Please explain why it was ok to use the factory springs with the shortened (what ever it’s called) to get the lowering of the front end by about 2” is that all u need to use. There is a very expensive kit being sold that has an adjustable height 2 to 4”. I like u only want to level the stance. NOT SLAMMING IT.
@@RJLM330 The adjustable struts I put on just use the factory spring but you need to order the shock that goes into the adjustable strut You cannot use the factory and yes this kit can get you two to four inches just on the strut, The kids you see with the springs usually give you an additional two to four inches of lowering depending on the spring you purchase. With that said there are two ways to lower the super struct kit which I put on and factory springs or you can just put on lowering springs and keep your factory struts. Hope that makes sense please ask any follow-ups hard to explain
Should have listened more. You said that u will probably lower the Bug. How would u do that? What kind of spring compressor would you recommend I get. I have only done this 1 x in my life and want to keep living.
@@RJLM330 do you have a harbor freight by you? Because that is the set I was using if not I'm sure I can find an eBay or Amazon product is about the same as what I was using. And yes the reason for those struts was to do about a 2-in drop give or take to level out the ride kind of what you were talking about wanting done on your bug
This is the link to the lowering strut assemblies You would need for your 71... Your car has a three bolt flange that holds it to the spindle unlike the two bolt that I installed everything else is the same as far as adjusting or installation on top end in the strut tower www2.cip1.com/acc-c10-4060-kit/
Link to the same style spring compressor tool I used if you have a harbor freight by you you can pick up the Maddox kit which is the exact kit I used www.ebay.com/itm/292636853341?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D270119%2C270060%2C269853%26meid%3Dbf9d556f63584f869b253e115616340f%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D296324808825%26itm%3D292636853341%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3EmbeddedAuctionsCPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecallManualCVRShadow%26brand%3DECCPP&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A292636853341bf9d556f63584f869b253e115616340f%7Cenc%3AAQAJAAABoGjWmJM3XlNBfm3pn9GuNq%252BGWKzd5GI3fOSRV0RJa0PIUtbjiU5SKzZJcUtz6RJRXhEwjjacoLRnvLh84yQ2WYnZmbF9wrEKBX6G9Arc3QGXnOP5fdmSHfRgavVI82R07t%252BnUJXzuIQ%252BD5QyF1lfNuIGqAWM4e5yVzNQot0tleTAcudluOBjqFCfQOS9bJeOlfVe3pKy46zjWepWZKYQhX38HpGQ99SbBl3ljjDasrUBG3lHz8XpQmTekSRI%252BW99n8%252BE%252BSam1%252FCm%252FRo3jlrEAGk%252F6NjCJ0afn4Pm6wZ54JGUllcp7MW06fVvtWDR23XFbwvlkMems8Lt2Xruz9vpm%252FGWbL8JpBpXkTkI20Gssrp%252BfdqTxAtfd15r%252FHbG3ihhmq5PlxTUOCc7C1Uaen3ciaht%252Fte4gBZ9GotY%252BmCbfXcPmFkcHhQrl6S2lxo%252BI%252BjKUgzUuB4UrSsDcNxz4YWgHUzkEkPXZMQZmlJClPAwnqsYLCvmpTOhVEFQrjfJv2sP%252BtF5YFtMAP9HEVYCdGnmw0i0VbuDzltLOobQmH2u6ZUd%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&epid=5023544073&itmmeta=01J3KSPE083ZMFT8SDV2TZC25W
Lower the fuel pressure On the progressive carb the needle comes out and away from the seat when unhooked from the float
@@roberthornstein4382 100% agree.. pump is currently pushing 2psi so not a psi problem, that's why I am just replacing the carb because of the needle and seat issue. Cheaper for the customer for me just to replace the unit then rebuild it. Truly appreciate the input Thank you
Anothe r great video.
@@charlesloar3210 much appreciated as always
When the carb was not pouring, I wondered if the old pump was leaking into the case. If the electric was routed through the old pump.
@@charlesloar3210 the electric pump isn't routed through the old pump because that was my first thought (had many Chevy/GM's do this because of a bad diaphragm) main reason I'm comfortable saying the bowl got stuck and key was left on. Awesome comment for checking me and thinking outside of the box. Thank you
gap your drain plug.......love it! 😀
@@MrFrame-ur8lj it's definitely a creative fix that I'm not mad about... Hahaha
No I should have asked...did you notice the flash of light at 49:48? It caught my eye just inside the right side of the engine compartment as you were trying to start it. It was very quick...maybe it was your flashlight, but kinda startled me.
@@yttkuar I did notice that when I was editing the video and watched it like three times because I thought I was crazy when I saw it the first time, turns out it was a bug that flew right in front of my camera... The timing was perfect with the cranking and I thought it was a spark
@@airkooledmotorwerks I thought I was crazy too. A bug! I was sure it was a spark. So glad you set my mind at ease. Always great videos! Thanks
@@yttkuar yeah the timing was wild... I record in 1080p 60fps so it's clear on my end when I'm editing but my software condenses it down for RUclips too 720-30FPS Just because of filed size and upload time on my end
A very interesting video indeed. Actually, why did it not blow up? That much gas was almost like a firecracker fuse! What was the flash of light just above the oil fill cap at 49:48??? I watched it 3 times to make sure I was seeing it. Just after you started it. So the carb was stuck and that is why the overflow of gas, right? How long do you think that had been ongoing?
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Simple reason thankfully why it didn't blow up with all the fuel were the conditions weren't met, either being no ignition source or too many fumes and not enough oxygen to ignite... Owner definitely got lucky with this one. And yes the float bowl was stuck down causing the carburetor to overfill and to pour into the engine cylinders which filled the crankcase full. And as far as I know this development happened the last time the owner tried to drive it, he said the engine was running then stopped and wouldn't refire so unsure about the timeline of how long the key was left on after it stopped running.
When the key is turned to ignition only, the pump should run only long enough to trip the pressure sensor, and stop within a second or so. Unless it's leaking. Only runs continuously when the engine is running.
Hmm. It's hot-wired, not controlled by the injection brain any more. Not good policy.
Hmm. Crankcase full o'gas gives a whole new meaning to the tired phrase "driving an old bomb".
@@nomadradio this has always been a carbureated engine, The mechanical fuel pump is still present but is no longer functioning someone else installed the electric pump that is on it currently. A pressure switch would only work if it builds pressure as you stated, sticking float bowl obviously would not build pressure so it would be pointless. As long as you don't leave your key on in the accessory position with the engine not running the electric fuel pump works exactly the same as a mechanical pump with a stick and float bowl with the exception of if you leave your key on it will just fill the engine full of fuel really the only thing you have to be mindful of.
@@nomadradio no injection brain always has been carbureted
Also this is a 72 should have been fitted originally with twin carbs fuel injection wasn't an option for the bus until something like 75 ish
Way to go, and also way to be an honest old school mechanic.
@@beetle3578 very much appreciated also I truly try to be as honest as I can be hence im dumb enough to put everything I do on the Internet 🤣 better than just giving a customer a receipt and saying I did the work
It may not have been a VW tip but....I did not know about the screw driver socket trick! Wow! Speaking of 'car repair these days' Where do you see the future for repair shops like your? You are right about the high cost of repairs, and as I see it; I don't know how you could afford the necessary tools and education.
@@yttkuar 🤣the screwdriver trick always blows people's minds when I do it especially when I chuck it into a drill to prime and oil pump on a Chevy ... As for the rest your question I'll actually cut a video tonight on my thoughts about it, definitely would be easier and quasi-faster to answer and video format versus typing it all out if that makes sense
Didn't forget about you should have a video reply up Thursday
@@airkooledmotorwerks I'll be watching for it. Thanks
I think your heat resistant wire loom is a great idea that I want to add to mt 74 thing. Problem is when I look for the wire loom it’s all split which defeats the purpose. Can u point me in the right direction to find it. Thanks again I’m going back and reviewing past vids U look much younger years ago.
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@@RJLM330 Also to my age I am well aware I I age like fine milk Thank you for pointing that out 🤣
My fuel gauge showing full ,new sender showed zero . Tried a working vibrator and still same so changing complete clock thanks for info 👍
Also make sure you have a good ground to everything I have had problems with bad readings because they gauge wasn't grounded correctly.
@@airkooledmotorwerks yep got ground
great video…question: did you cut access windows to access carbs first tuning…i installed dual webers and now trying to figure best option to tune them
@@michaelmounts1269 I have never had to cut holes for tuning... They make 90° screwdrivers that will avoid doing such a thing and make your life easier
@@michaelmounts1269 www.amazon.com/Motion-Degree-Driver-Carb-Tool/dp/B077SQH8J8/ref=asc_df_B077SQH8J8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693695091839&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15048487018794603362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014233&hvtargid=pla-1670524039122&psc=1&mcid=fb1ee35baa4432b58d9ddcce93f7b0dd&gad_source=1 Is the one I use
Did you have to remove the tank to get the sender out?
@@ericwhiteside9806 not fully, just need to pull it forward about half way to remove. One of the videos on this car has the install of the original float I took out hence why I didn't show putting this one in
What fuel gauge are you using for testing ?
@@lpwright www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFW1VVB8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Same one I also install in Ghias to get away from factory... But any 73-10 ohm scale gauge will work, I personally just like this one because it's programmed with multiple ohms ranges as well as backlight colors if you're running it in a car
Good video. Already dealt with the Sending unit Fuel gauge issue. Great info here.
@@charlesloar3210 much appreciated... Thank you for watching
I went to all the trouble of changing my fuel sender only to find out it was a bad vibrator 😖
Please believe I've been there... That's why I have that standalone gauge I use it for a quick visual reference if the float's working. It's much easier to look at a gauge and see what the float is reading versus reading the numbers on a voltmeter in my opinion
I always enjoy your videos. So far, I have not had to deal with bad floats or gas gauges, so now I know what to look for when it invariably will happen some day. I was also reminded that these are 50+ year old well engineered cars that have gone through a lot over the years. Their quirks, and there are many, are part of the charm and you really do have to recognize that perfection won't be achieved. There will be sounds and smells, but as my wife says every time she goes into the garage (which is seldom), “I love the VW smell.”
This one had me guess for a bit as I very seldom run across a bad fuel gauge itself 9 out of 10 it's the float. With that said my tunnel vision kicked on and I was solely concentrating on the float Also this is the first where I've had float and gauge bad at the same time which was making my diag process a little more fun lol
My '79 had the "Super shimmy". I replaced all the bushings in the front end, and that fixed it. Go the parts from Top Line. Not the crappy red urethane ones either.
The shimmy is typically a bad bush somewhere for sure, and definitely agree with not using The urethane bushings and I only use them if customer supplied, requested or on the odd chance it's the only thing I can get
@@airkooledmotorwerks Thanks for the reply! I also have had the fuel smell for the past 25 years... I've never been able to find it! I just drive with the top down, that seems to work! 🤣🤣
@@lieutbob39 I've worked on everything from full restorations to barn finds to everything in-between, some cars have it and some cars don't to me it's just a VW thing.
The fuel injection system is amazing. Easy to use and diagnose. Ive used it since 1994
Most definitely, if the injection system is operational and maintained it's awesome.
injector firing points I use carb cleaner
@@roberthornstein4382 for sure... The cars injection system is way past it's prim on this one it's been cobbled together though the years before we started working on it. It's great around town but highway isn't kind to it and tends to run hot... Owners discussion is he is probably going to retire the injection in favor of dual carbs because it's starting to nickel and dime him to keep it and he just wants to be able to enjoy the car.. he also owns the seafoam one that's on the channel and that's also making him go towards that discussion. Beginning of the evening everything will go in a box and if you ever want to revert back to injection he has the option