VW Valve Adjustment Part 2

[irnman2012]

Great job!!!

[quehondaloca83]

Great videoi like that you show every thing step by step. I just got a 72 bug do you have any videos on vacuum hoses on a 1600 cc where the go?

[222billp]

Great demo-how difficult is retro fitting hydryalic valves and how does it affect performance?

[Radnally]

Very nice, thanks.

[michiganbball]

I may be totally inept, but my Beetle doesn't idle that high. What is an okay RPM setting for my 1600cc? I notice people run their idle RPM pretty high.

[Free2Maim]

@michiganbball at first you engine will idle at a higher rate until(if equipped) the automatic choke kicks in, or until you step on the gas pedal. I recommend letting it run until the autochoke kicks in and drops the rpms down for you. if you just jump in and drive away you dont have enough oil in the engine so you run the risk of damage to the heads, pistons, and everything else.

[paulypj]

@michiganbball

once the engine has idles for a few minutes the auto choke should be off.

The engine idle screw should be sitting on the lowest step of the throttle arm cam and if you remove airfilter you should see the flap in the top of the carb standing vertical.

Now set the engine idle to 850-900 RPM.

[groovy67]

Does the engine need to be dropped to install an aftermarket exhaust?I want to get rid of all things related to the heater system do to living in south Florida(no heat required).

[amazula]

i did the same thing to my '69 bug here in Texas. And no, just lift up the ass end and remove the exhaust. I had dualed out exhaust that fit perfect in the stock location. Aluminum "crush" gaskets suck. get the fabric kind they seal nicely. Good luck

[groovy67]

Thanks for the info.I also have the exhaust that exits out the stock locations.Trying to keep that so called stock look.Thanks again.

[jaivigo]

Thanks VolkswagenVMan, very clear.

[HubbaTV]

very informative, thank you

[groovy67]

I know this may sound dumb,but do I have to drain the oil first? I just bought a 67 beetle with a rebuilt engine and its time to adjust the valves.I only ask because of the cylinders being almost horizontal with the oil pan.Thanks!

[Corollaboi]

No you do not normally need to drain the oil to do a valve adjustment because the oil ends up being lower than the cylinders. Depending on how far along you've had your engine, you may need to drain the oil to put fresh oil in. Small pieces of the engine get into the oil during the break in process.

[groovy67]

Thanks for the reply.That makes things a little easier

[rhamer88]

Valve adjustment made easy! Thanks!!

[1961ghia]

Dude this video was Awesome! thanks a lot! very descriptive...

[ruvenheshrocker]

awesome