Great info bro. I as well built my first engine in 1981. Seems we think alike. My last 2165 built a year ago was sealed with yamabond type sealer. Zero case leaks at 10k hard high rpm miles. Cheers!
Always appreciate your input and thoughts on many different aspects. Project Farm channel has some great experiments. I’ve had the best luck with Yamabond for the case halves vs anything else that I’ve tried. Would be cool if a bunch of us showed up in VW’s for a drag and drive event 😂
Thankyou for the tips Darrin...I've got a motor on the stand with a new lunati cam..gonna dump the oil got the Lucas break in oil on order from Amazon! Retired in Cali.I ain't leaving.
Hey Darin why no mention of the old standard Gasgacinch? This is recommended in the Tom Wilson How to rebuild your Volkswagen air cooled engine? Great video, thanks!
What do you seal the cylinder studs in the case with? I got a new case and have to install studs in the case savers and they look like they could leak buy the cylinders. Any info would be appreciated. Your the man with the plan. Thank you for your time and all the videos you make.
Yambond work good on the studs, it is very hard to clean up, they make two types , the one that stays pliable is good for the case halfs, you need the that gets hard for the studs,
about the revving the motor to break it in ? How does that apply to a VW the cam is under the crank , it's gonna get oil splash from the crank bleed out . The best oil I used back in the 80s was Exxon Superflow 20-50 . + it was super cheap at Autoshack
What would it take to build the 78/94 I believe with the AA Pistons and heads I love the way it sounded when you fired it up. Do you have one available for sale?
Really informative video Darrin...thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Stupid noob question...if you're not putting break-in lube on the bearing surfaces of the cam, is there any benefit to maybe putting engine oil on the bearing surfaces so there's at least a little lubrication on them when the engine first starts up?
You’d want to put oil or assembly lube on all bearing surfaces to prevent metal on metal when rotating the engine during assembly and prevent a dry start up. Cam and lifter break in lube is different than assembly lube.
I've heard you talk about wanting more oil on the valve train. I came across a theory about doing the hoover mod and also grinding a notch into the side of the rocker arm pointing toward the top of the valve to squirt oil on the valve train. have you heard of this? Any experience with it? Also what are your thoughts on the hoover mod in general?
Great info bro. I as well built my first engine in 1981. Seems we think alike. My last 2165 built a year ago was sealed with yamabond type sealer. Zero case leaks at 10k hard high rpm miles. Cheers!
I always like hearing your insight and experience.
Put up a Patreon mate. You have given me a wealth of knowledge that would have cost me a lot!!!
Always appreciate your input and thoughts on many different aspects.
Project Farm channel has some great experiments.
I’ve had the best luck with Yamabond for the case halves vs anything else that I’ve tried.
Would be cool if a bunch of us showed up in VW’s for a drag and drive event 😂
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you soooo much for sharing all of your killer knowledge Darrin! I have learned so much from your channel over the years !
I'm not an engine builder but you have opened my eyes to a few things Thanks and PeAcE
Thankyou for the tips Darrin...I've got a motor on the stand with a new lunati cam..gonna dump the oil got the Lucas break in oil on order from Amazon! Retired in Cali.I ain't leaving.
Nice progress. Thanks for the information Darrin!
Thanks for the great videos PeAcE ✌
extremely interesting video to say the least big thanks ,,,, denis
Very informative👍🏽
Great information. 👍
Great video mopar sealant has been a win for me with the mickey mouse stuff I do.
Hey Darin why no mention of the old standard Gasgacinch? This is recommended in the Tom Wilson How to rebuild your Volkswagen air cooled engine? Great video, thanks!
You're a genius thank you
Many years ago we used Curil K-2 sealer for the case halves; it was made in Germany back then (1980’s).
Happy Thanksgiving Darren
What do you seal the cylinder studs in the case with? I got a new case and have to install studs in the case savers and they look like they could leak buy the cylinders. Any info would be appreciated. Your the man with the plan. Thank you for your time and all the videos you make.
Yambond work good on the studs, it is very hard to clean up, they make two types , the one that stays pliable is good for the case halfs, you need the that gets hard for the studs,
Thank you for your help and time.
Yamabond or most motorcycle case sealer is the way to go.
about the revving the motor to break it in ? How does that apply to a VW the cam is under the crank , it's gonna get oil splash from the crank bleed out . The best oil I used back in the 80s was Exxon Superflow 20-50 . + it was super cheap at Autoshack
What would it take to build the 78/94 I believe with the AA Pistons and heads I love the way it sounded when you fired it up. Do you have one available for sale?
Really informative video Darrin...thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Stupid noob question...if you're not putting break-in lube on the bearing surfaces of the cam, is there any benefit to maybe putting engine oil on the bearing surfaces so there's at least a little lubrication on them when the engine first starts up?
You’d want to put oil or assembly lube on all bearing surfaces to prevent metal on metal when rotating the engine during assembly and prevent a dry start up.
Cam and lifter break in lube is different than assembly lube.
Really appreciate the engine videos. Just wondering if I should install single springs for break in. Got cb panchitos heads with dual springs
Ball point lifter 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Nevermind the bullocks!!!
What part of Florida are you located
Nice job buddy! It would he cool if you could make a drag drive event! Get more views and make a burn out car for Cletis‘s channel
Darren I have been watching your videos for some time I have a few questions for you can I put high rev, single spring be OK for break in.
I've heard you talk about wanting more oil on the valve train. I came across a theory about doing the hoover mod and also grinding a notch into the side of the rocker arm pointing toward the top of the valve to squirt oil on the valve train. have you heard of this? Any experience with it? Also what are your thoughts on the hoover mod in general?
Where do you get the ball-bearing lifter? I'd like to try some in a Type4... Thanks.
Why all the slamming?
Where do you buy your Yamabound Darrin? E bay in Canada want 30 plus and 40 plus for shipping.
Enjoy yourself
Does anyone know how to get in touch with Darrin?
you can email me Andrea.... andreab@thegourmetchocolatier.com
I have a set of pop out windows how would you contact if your interested