Reviving Rust? Can a Neglected VW Engine be Restored for the Mazzone Sand Rail?
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2023
- Join Jet Ski Jim and Merlon in this thrilling adventure as they tackle the challenge of tearing down an old, rusty VW engine that has weathered the elements in Minneapolis for far too long. In this step-by-step teardown, Merlon, a seasoned mechanic, guides Jet Ski Jim through the intricacies of engine restoration, sharing valuable tips and tricks along the way.
Get ready for a hands-on experience as they attempt to breathe new life into this forgotten automotive gem. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just love witnessing the possibility of transforming neglected machines, this video is sure to rev up your excitement! 🔧🚗 #VWEngineRestoration #MazzoneSandRail 🏁🌵 #GlamisAdventure #SandRailPrep #OffRoadLife
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I guess any engine is repairable, but to quote Kenny Rodgers"know when to walk away know when to run"
"Is it cold enough for ya?" LMAO
It’s going to run!!!!! Merlin& Jimmy can fix anything!!!
Things that happen that you may not notice! Every time Merlin lit the torch the perfect mix of oxygen and acetylene was dialed up. No pops, no onyx snow perfect, respect!
It’s time to go hit up Matt from Matt’s Off Road Recovery for one of his air cooled Corvair engines. They work great in sand rails.
I love Melon wanting to keep the rubber gaskets and Jimmy's like "We'll just replace them." Are you serious? LMAO
Complete Elring German gasket set is $25
Well it was an interesting tear down 😅😅 , what a mess
I don't think Merlin will let it go. I think he'll hang on to it and get it running at a later date.
Good decision to find another engine. Can't wait to see it run.
Of course it can be with you and Merlin do it 😂
❤ 25:44 best decision of the day! 👍😎✊
Did a lot of this back in the day, but never one this bad. Between the two of you there isn't much that you can't get running. It looks like this one's going to Glamis to be used as an area light, but I wouldn't be surprised if it actually gets brought back to life. When all you are using of it is the case, cam, crank, and rods anything is possible. Would be easier and cheaper to get a new used, but where is the fun in that.
If anyone can make it run! It's Merlin
Wow watching you guys is a education. To bad it's to far gone. Now for a crazy idea. Twin jet ski engines 😮 You guys could pull it off!
I line bored a case for a kid years ago that looked like it lay out in the sun for years.
Never heard if he ever got it running.
It was a good case too.
If you have someone with a boring bar and he bores it right it will make a world of difference in how it runs.
I'll give it to you guys for going as far as you did ,you should give Matt wetzel a call see if he has a corvair motor you could throw in it if you can't find a vw.
If you love some thing bad enough you can make any thing run if you put your heart into it I was always told
Love it! Keep up the great work Jimmy, especially the desperado music when you are challenged!
I have faith in your abilities Merlin
Merlin, knowing your abilities, yes, it will run!
Dang, Jimmy if you had just told Merlin that he would never get this engine running he would have proved you wrong. You gave up to soon!
You can do it!!!
Great to see this video! I have been out working on our 1960 empi sportster, all new rubber brake hoses, new wheel cylinders, fixing some wiring issues. all fun stuff! oh! 1835 with RGB's and a link pin front! Cheers Jim!
I only saw part of the engine I thought you only had 2 cylinders.
With all that grunting i would fit right in lol😂
If Merlin has his way, that engine will run and be glad to do so!! I've never met another guy that has the knack of starting engines that haven't ran in a long time.
I wonder if it's possible to Dino a jet ski Maybe by a string pulling on a scale to see how much pull the machine has. watching Merlin Channel made me think if you could with a jet ski
any way to tell why the valve dropped? spring failure, worn guides, seat recession, or improper valve lash?
Very often the cylinder under the oil cooler drops a valve as it gets all the hot air pushed through it.
By the time y'all get done with it, she's a runner, y'all are to cool for words good sir
Jimmy and Merlin, I think Jimmy made the right decision it will make a nice boat anchor.
Oh yes, this engine will run no problem. With these two working on it, remember the yellow submarine 30 years under water, and they got that running good and back to the owner running great
that's more than rusty....😮😮😮
Good Jimmy 👍
It’s been too many years but A set of complete heads from werever are nice .but if you got a valve machine go for it.
Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!
This sounds crazy guys, but...... Lots of high performance 2.3 liter Ford's in those parts. Adapt a 2.3 turbo to the back of that thing. Yup
If the case isn't warped it will run again.
Nothing like a VW engine from the early days . Great show
Epic determination. lol
Looks like it's been a boat anchor for a couple of eons too long. Time to find a bit fresher fossil.😊
I'd say there's some motor on your corrosion...
I love you guys,please put that camera On a tripod if you’re going to speed things up that fast you’re making me dizzy
If you got the motor in the Quagga boat to run, this should be cake.
😂😂😂
Been a fan of you two for a while. I'm a big vw guy this is fun
O it's going to run the question is for how long lots of new parts all that's good block maybe 😂😂❤
There has to be a moment where you just say "time for a new one" But I know Merlin will get it to run.
You guys are a great team! Great video!
And the ending tells it all. lol
Merry Christmas jet ski Jimmy and family
If it run before it will run again what my grand pow used to say
I vote no way that thing will run, its a mess! melt it down for metal LOL
Well they actually do make that stuff in Germany still. 😎
Han's and elderly German mechanic who showed me how to work on those 50 or so years ago would have had some choice words to say about the boy who dropped a valve and then trashed the engine like that. I stopped asking him what it meant since all he would say was "Keine Mama würde das nicht like!" He'd mix German and just enough English to make it work but would leave you totally in the dark when he cut loose using language that Mama didn't approve of.
If Merlin really wanted too he could have gotten that running. It's not like it was sitting at the bottom of a lake for 30 years.
Best!
No doubt in my mind that it will run again😊
Reminds me of my first Sand rail motor except merlin has a torch and a impact. Jw shop time jeep and wood channel
Can’t believe it but lookin right at it . Motor yellow sub looked better😂
Fun to watch how slow it took you to decide! LOL. I built a VW trike from scratch and bought a 2300 cc motor for the time you put into tearing that one apart! The worse part. The crap shifter.
I think the gaskets are the only reuseable items....
The oil filter is good
Merlin won't stop till it's running
Tin between the cylinders was missing, and internal deflector wasa missing on one side.
yikes
@@havasubooo8840 Yep, that's probably why it overheated, cooked the heads and dropped a valve. Upper cooling tin wasn't shown, but I bet the flaps were missing too.
I'm wondering why they did not cut the rods. They are replaceable without splitting the case and it keeps the engine history! If one were to go with a different engine, it needs a fantastic story connection or, spend the coin an acquire something fantastic for the birthday run. Thanks for sharing 🦊Riki2Tails
New rotating assembly in new jugs I'm sure it will
With enough money you can make anything run
It will run but at what cost?
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, the vid went to fast I could not in Joy it breaking some stuff maybe put a Kawasaki 250 from a motorcycle.
Those barrels may need to be bored!
No, cylinders are cheaper to replace than have machined.
Hey Jimmy, would you like a magnesium block for that project?
I really believe Merlin can get anything to run he's a awesome mechanic there needs to be a lot more guys like him around but the next generation down is way to far into the newer things if a guy can salvage the old engines and revive them they will out last anything new built today and that's a fact
Make no mistakes please
Anyone that know's Merlin knows that all he has to do is,wave his magic 🪄,and presto change'o its fixed. Problem solved,motor will now work.👍✌️😎😁🍀🍀🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I would have given up on the motor.
Why didn't you take that oil cooler off and out of your way? You guys need to talk to Matt of Matt's Offtroad Recovery and get a Corvair engine to fit in that rail - 6 vs 4 cylinders. Double the power and parts are still easy to get for maintenance. On the positive side: you've got lots of junk aluminum to recycle and recoup some of the money spent on the rail restoration. lol
it will run with a boat load of new bit and pieces ?
Jimmy put a 2jz engine in it much better than the 1 have now
When you are up against the clock, you dont mess with corroded engines. Throw it away!
it will run. just soak it in lake powell for 30 years and she'll clean right up!
🤣🤣🤣, then they'll get arrested for taking it out of state
That block looks like it came over on the mayflower, for the boat anker , poor Jimmy I can see his eyes rolling in his head , saying no way , I'm going to be the biggest fool when they look at my moter,
I would buy or make new engine complete
That's the way you Earn your certification to be a South American VW service tech.
Only with new pistons cylinder s and other parts
Tell Merlin ill bet him a Model-T that engine will never run again! 😂 Why even waist time on it?
Yip…. I would’ve walked away a while ago…..then again, I don’t have a RUclips channel 😅
Put a turboed corvair engine in it Jim....
I was thinking more like a Hayabusa 1300R.
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Alieon autopsy ain't got nothing on you guys.
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I know it will run but most people would have given up and found another motor.
Had to have been a better engine to start with.
I’ve got several engines in much better shape I’d be happy to donate to ya so you don’t have to use that rust bucket
Use the book. The idiot book for vw
Muir made a lot of mistakes.
who is Muir?
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@@ruffpizza John Muir is the author of the idiot book he referred to.
I've seen better looking engines that were on the bottom of a lake... 😅
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This motor is a DOA, dead like a dinosaur….. man…… next time soak it with Balistol for some time …. German engines like this stuff and open up rusty stuff of any kind of metal….and it’s make your work some more easy….
I would not run that motor no matter what! as available VW engines are that pile of junk needs to be home to some of those mussels.
The idiot book for vws
Hi jumper.jw shop time jeep and wood channel had one back in the day
Teflon buttons. 👈 I learned something new today.