Valve Adjustment Vw Air Cooled Engine

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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2014
  • Valve Adjustment Vw Air Cooled Engine
    Disclaimer:
    This video is not meant to be a definitive how to.Always consult a professional repair manual before starting your repair.I am not responsible for any problems that you might incur by watching or following this video.Follow at your own risk.
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  • @markbarry2315
    @markbarry2315 11 місяців тому +1

    30/7/23 I just adjusted the valves on my VW air-cooled camper, something I have never done before with the help of your footage made it a breeze, thanks loads well demonstrated mark from Cardiff in the UK

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  11 місяців тому

      Glad i could help.

  • @edwardward5481
    @edwardward5481 5 років тому +1

    Nice video Three comments. One, use a shop towel and loop it around the valve cover bale. Give it a good pull and bale is off the cover (no screwdriver needed). Two, I take the 006 feeler gauge out of the rest of the feeler gauge packet, and just use it alone to adjust valves. Number 3. Turn engine to TDC using degree wheel. Go under car and remove both valve covers. You will see 3 loose valves on one side of the engine and one loose valve on the other. Check and adjust (if needed) all 4 valves. Now turn the engine clockwise 360 degrees to TDC on the degree wheel. Go under car and you will see 3 different loose valves on one side of the engine and 1 loose valve on the other side of the engine. Check and adjust (if needed) all 4 valves. You are done! Reinstall everything you took apart. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

  • @thelittleredbarn174
    @thelittleredbarn174 5 років тому

    I have adjusted valves before on my bus and just recently rebuilt the engine and doing the first 100 mile check and have to say that this is one of the best videos out there.

  • @georgeholz6449
    @georgeholz6449 7 років тому +4

    A shortcut I learned years ago is that in the #1 position, you can set the forward most valves on the passenger side and the rearmost valve on the drivers side. Then rotate crank 360 degrees for the #3 position and set the rest of the valves. Saves a lot of time and up and down under the vehicle.

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  7 років тому

      Thank you for the tip.

  • @waynehoffman242
    @waynehoffman242 Рік тому

    Outstanding instruction! Clear, concise, specific and intelligent!!!......and what a stunning Beetle you have there!

  • @greenbeans2539
    @greenbeans2539 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the wonderful and helpful demonstration that you have offered. I have always been shy to work on my bus & have always paid clowns to do my maintenance, but your video helped me work up the courage to do it myself! Worked out great (#1 & #4 exhaust were pretty tight). Thanks again!

  • @MatthewASersion
    @MatthewASersion 10 років тому

    Thanks for the video. I almost dropped my bus at the shop for this procedure. I didn't know I could do it myself. This is great because I'm sure it isn't the last adjustment I will have to do. Super nice engine on that bug by the way!

  • @madeleinemoss9760
    @madeleinemoss9760 8 років тому

    Great, clear instructions and video. Thank you!

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 10 років тому

    Smashing tutorial, as allways mr richpin :-))
    You have made it simple for anyone to set the valves, i do love the way they did the rocker covers, really nice :-)
    A beautifull beetle, loverly restoration :-))

  • @snugbug5067
    @snugbug5067 6 років тому

    Well now I'm just a bit smarter and more confident about basic maintenance. 😃 thank you

  • @michaelramm3842
    @michaelramm3842 8 років тому

    Best, great and clear instructions i have ever seen !
    Thank you ant greetings from Germany.

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому

      +Michael Ramm Germany the home of my "56" cool.

  • @flashbackboy
    @flashbackboy 8 років тому +1

    I like your video, also nice bug color!

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd 10 років тому

    I didn't realize the firing order is so linear, it seems a bit of a strange design. Great seminar on a classical beast. I've never seen one so clean, ha ha.

  • @linebacker79
    @linebacker79 4 роки тому +1

    Love that NE accent. It’s been a while since I had to do this. Great tutorial 👍🏻

  • @haldobbins6849
    @haldobbins6849 3 роки тому

    Thank you going to do mine Tommrow nice video

  • @candygirl7586
    @candygirl7586 8 років тому

    Thank you very much.

  • @brianchisnell1548
    @brianchisnell1548 3 роки тому

    Always push on the push rods to take up any play before checking gap. Verify your specific engine spec. for your valve gap. 1964 40 hp engines have 2 different specs. Cheers!

  • @charlestait5303
    @charlestait5303 3 роки тому

    Great looking engine

  • @SpikeXtreme
    @SpikeXtreme 6 років тому

    What a super clean Engine,i guess you don't drive it in wet weather

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  6 років тому

      I only got caught twice in thunderstorms so far.

  • @ramonmartinez8179
    @ramonmartinez8179 5 років тому

    What set up do you have?...if there's a name for it so I can do some research please

  • @GSReactor
    @GSReactor 6 років тому

    Is that a tachometer next to the distributor? And how did you connect an oil filter? I think both questions deserve a HowTo video each!

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  6 років тому +1

      Thank you I will make those videos.

  • @marcospineda1128
    @marcospineda1128 3 роки тому

    What do you call the plates under the push rods

  • @RichpinTv
    @RichpinTv  9 років тому

    Don K Johnson, From 4:37 to 5:02 you will see me adjust one valve.

    • @jorgemartinez8373
      @jorgemartinez8373 6 років тому

      richpin06a I know it's been long time but I will like to know if you have the code for that color

  • @burpalert8317
    @burpalert8317 Рік тому

    Thanks for the info..it came in handy..can i ask what color that is ?

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  Рік тому

      The color is hugger orange.

  • @cbobcbob100
    @cbobcbob100 10 років тому

    great job...is the fire order also 1-2-3-4- too...bob

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  10 років тому +2

      The firing order is 1-4-3-2

  • @rioraton
    @rioraton 7 років тому

    On #4 valve which one is the intake and which one is the exhaust if your sitting looking at the rocker arm. You named all the others.... not number 4. I am a newbee and do not know. Also, with a 40 horse motor, 1500, what are the clearances for intake and exhaust?

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 6 років тому

      rioraton - Look the location of the exhaust and intake on the motor.
      The exhaust valves are the outer ones (closer to exhaust ports).
      The intake valves are the center ones (closer to the intake manifold).
      Cheers

  • @WiseDrako
    @WiseDrako 7 років тому

    Hey where did you get that oil filter. is it a kit or a custom job? Great video thank you. Nice looking bug btw.

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  7 років тому

      I bought the piece that the filter screws to from one of the online vw places which i can not remember at this time.

    • @WiseDrako
      @WiseDrako 7 років тому

      ok thank you i will do some looking

  • @bigdaddymex2003
    @bigdaddymex2003 8 років тому

    Thank you for this vid. What's is that gauge next the distributor?

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому +1

      I put in a gauge to monitor the oil pressure.

    • @bigdaddymex2003
      @bigdaddymex2003 8 років тому

      right on whats the part number and brand please and where did you install it to? and why not in side. oh and luv the rims what are they and what size thank you sir

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому

      I will see if i can find the part number.It is installed with a T adapter in the stock location.

    • @bigdaddymex2003
      @bigdaddymex2003 8 років тому

      right on thank you

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому +2

      The gauge is a VDO 153 009

  • @nocarebear8301
    @nocarebear8301 8 років тому

    Could you not just adjust the valves when the pushrods are at their lowest point? I'm still really new to VW. So simple. Wiring is a bit of a booger. I love these old cars. So fun to drive. Das auto!

  • @aaronlahaie876
    @aaronlahaie876 7 років тому

    What are the wrench sizes for the nut in the valves?

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  7 років тому

      The jam nut is 13mm.

  • @termike55
    @termike55 4 роки тому

    when the coil mount is backwards, i question the "WORK"

  • @bons562
    @bons562 7 років тому

    what carbs are those?

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  7 років тому

      Those are 40mm empi.

  • @Danoie67
    @Danoie67 8 років тому

    where can you get that tool to adjust the valves?

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому

      +Daniel S Feeler gauges can be bought almost anywhere.

    • @Danoie67
      @Danoie67 8 років тому

      thanks.

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому

      +Daniel S The beetles had a sending unit which was on the top of the fuel tank and could leak if the gasket or o ring depending on the year was faulty.

    • @Danoie67
      @Danoie67 8 років тому

      got it.....fixed......sender was bad.........gauge was sending too much voltage to sender and burnt the sender out. New Sender needed......but German ones are hard to find!
      Thanks Rich!

  • @amalcarlile8735
    @amalcarlile8735 8 років тому +1

    nice video...what about torquing the heads first? "das li'l breast"

    • @RichpinTv
      @RichpinTv  8 років тому

      +amal carlileIf If it has not been done in awhile i would think about doing it.

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 6 років тому

      amal carlile - Well said. I advocate that since ever... and not just in air cooled VW´s
      Saved a lot of "blown head gasket" diagnostics, misfires, etc. with a simple check of the head bolts torque/exhaust and intake. :-)
      Note to anyone reading this: DO NOT OVER TORQUE. If any mating face or gasket is not doing it´s job properly repair/replace as needed. Don´t overdue. ;-)
      Cheers

  • @dre182923
    @dre182923 5 років тому

    I don't think my car has a Mach.

  • @donk.johnson7346
    @donk.johnson7346 9 років тому +2

    what a lame video, you skipped the whole adjustment of the valves

    • @jayroller7054
      @jayroller7054 Рік тому +1

      Ultra lame comment as your channel has absolutely nothing to offer help wise or for entertainment value for that matter. 😂