Volkswagen T2 Engine Disassembly

If you're looking for a dirty movie, you've come to the right place. Much of this engine has been untouched by human hands for half a century. It's time for some mechanical archaeology!

[@darrylmac6150]

Hello James, it was a pleasure talking to you at the filling station today. That bus is an absolute credit to your abilities and its great to see her about in regular, modern traffic. Thanks,
Darryl

[@techshebeen]

Thanks for the message, Darryl! It was great talking to you too, you certainly have a keen eye. Really appreciate the shout, hope you enjoy the next few videos.

[@darrylmac6150]

@@techshebeen haha yes I've been told I've a good eye alright! I'll say, if they're anything like this video I'm sure I will. 🙂
Darryl

[@davidhoneyman429]

Learning a lot about my type 4 engine by watching these vids. Thanks!

[@techshebeen]

Thanks, David, glad you're enjoying it!

[@ArohaKiwi]

Attention to detail! Nice video. I have a Type 4 that a PO shoehorned into my Karmann Ghia. It was also totally bastardised by boring it out to 2.4L, adding 44mm Webers and modifying cooling to 'doghouse' style, plus an additional external oil cooler. Nice to see the original of the species in this series. Keep them coming 😁

[@techshebeen]

Thank you very much! Sounds like you have quite the motor there.

[@monica93304]

I put a 2.0 Type 4 in a Ghia using a "cali style conversion". It looked and ran great.

[@adamyoung3911]

Thoroughly impressed!!

[@techshebeen]

Thank you, Adam! She's still running like clockwork. 🤞

[@davyboscart1089]

Amazing detail! 👍

[@techshebeen]

Thank you, Davy! The VW is still running really nicely. Although, I'm seeing a little trickle of gear oil now and it is starting to give me ideas for another VW series!

[@stuartking3232]

Excellent video man. Keep em coming! 👌

[@techshebeen]

Thanks, Stuart! ☘

[@irawanradi3856]

good one

[@techshebeen]

Thanks a million!

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

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[@techshebeen]

Diolch!

[@maybe1893]

Great work!!! I’m also working through an engine rebuild, your videos are a great resource. Would you share where you sourced your bearings for the alternator?

[@techshebeen]

@@maybe1893 Hey there, the bearings can be sourced at any local bearing supplier, they're fairly generic... think I got those in Dicksons in Finglas... 👍

[@bigears4014]

This engine should of been in the beetle , a good motor

[@techshebeen]

Yes indeed, that low-end torque would be great in a Beetle!

[@surfsochi3382]

👍👍👍

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@pknight7572]

Awesome stuff. What heat gun is that? I need me one of them :)

[@techshebeen]

Thank you, I really appreciate the comment! That heat gun is a similar vintage to the engine. It's a 1980s-era Bosch. Don't make 'em like they used to!