5 Tips to Starting a used VW Engine / Make sure you do This!

5 Tips to Starting a used VW Engine / Make sure you do This!

Today we run through 5 tips you should use before starting a Volkswagen motor that has been sitting for a long time.

You can learn a lot about an old Bus or Beetle engine if you take the time and go through these tips.

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[dangerusscurvs]

That disclaimer in the beginning got me! No more rotting VWs in the swamps! #savetheVWs I had to hit subscribe!

[HapticGarage]

Good tips Rob Stapleton! Thanks for sharing this and making it fun!

[DanTheManIOM]

yup got a used 74 dual port with alternator, I bought it an estate sale, and the seller (twice removed said it ran when parked and it was pulled in the 80's) - but it was stuck. I bought it anyway. No spark plugs ! and bit of acorn everywhere....PB Blaster inside it, motor oil and turn the flywheel, it moved, so what ever had it stuck wasn't too bad.. removed valve covers too, and that was not as clean as yours, but clean, no water, no heavy sludge....think I have to subscribe !

[ralphchristopherson]

Great and educational for the non mechanic. 😊

Very good presentation. Easy to understand and follow. Great job!

[reddmann]

If you have no bore scope I have used a vacuum necked down to a small tube to clean each piston while turning motor over slowly by hand with all spark plugs removed..an empty shop vac.so you can see what if any thing was inside....better than taking a chance....

[memphismarkog]

I just got a 72 bus you better make sure that subscribe button and Bell one makes it worth my time laughing out loud love you guys

[nickstrayer]

Thanks for this guys stuff like this helps ALOT

[BuddyCoopers]

Nerve wracking music. Always squirt oil in the plug holes leave for a day before turning over. Same for any engine left for years on end.

[darolfitch]

thanks for the tips guys going to check out an old volks engine for a buddy . we will use your info when we try to start it up thank you

[johnd]

I just bought a bug today, 1970 two tone, black top, cream bottom and its soooo fricken beautiful

[bibobarron]

Dudeee I have a 63 that you guys would loveeee but I can’t get it to start I have no knowledge in carb engines so here I am

[gods]

What's the name of that bore scope? Excellent video, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[anna_gti]

I subbed just to save the Volkswagens. Made me tear up a bit🥺

[TimsWorkshopTJY]

Just picked up an old 40hp and it turns but not all the way by hand. will get a camera to hook up to my phone and check it out. I was looking for someone who knows what to do with an old new to me free motor to see if it's any good? Thanks for do this video. great into.

[aidanbass]

I have a 74 super bettle with a crank no start with new spark plugs, distributor and distributor cap and fuel filter and had the carburetor rebuilt

[nicks]

45 seconds in and you get a like and a subscribe for that brilliant intro 👏

[derekwilson]

That's hilarious it's like one of those commercials you see on TV for a dog's butt instead save a Volkswagen

[chriscossey]

I Hit Subscribe saving the Bugs Comment cracked me up

[Shannon-nr]

I have two fiberglass body dune buggies. My 67 is having problems with the clutch, the pedal goes to the floor now and the gears won't engage. I I have no way to remove the motor . I'm in Columbus Ohio and no one seems to know anything about them.