Learn how to: -Raise the car -Secure on stands -Drain the oil -Clean the oil screen -Examine & Replace the spark plugs -Check the compression -Replace the points & condenser -Examine the vacuum advance -Identify your distributor -Set your timing -Solve common carburetor problems -Adjust the valves -Replace and adjust the fan belt -Adjust the clutch -Adjust the Brakes
-Pull the engine -Remove and replace the flywheel and clutch -Identify your flywheel and clutch type -Examine the clutch disk and pressure plate -Replace the clutch release bearing & arm -Replace the crank seal -Replace the rear transmission mounts -Replace the clutch cable -6v to 12v - starter and flywheel changes -Put the engine back into the car Volume #2 will show you everything you need to know to take the fear out of pulling your motor!
Completely rebuild a type I engine! Volume 3 is a complete engine rebuild video, it covers the 1600 dual port, 1500, and 40 hp motors and all the important differences. Includes: -Tear down -Inspection -Reassembly If you have ever been hesitant to tackle something as big as an engine rebuild, this video will give you all the information and confidence you need, you can rebuild your engine, let us show you how!
-Replace the brake shoes -Replace the wheel cylinders -Replace the brake lines -Replace the master cylinder -Replace the drum -Replace the disk and pads (disk brakes) -Replace & adjust the emergency brake cable -Replace the front wheel bearings & seals
-Replace the transmission (I.R.S & swing axle) -Replace the axles (I.R.S & swing axle) -Remove and replace the shift housing -Replace the C.V. Joints -Replace the rear axle bearing & grease seals There are three different axle and tube set-ups in the old types, we show you how to change the axles to suit your car.
-Repair a hole under the battery -Replace a whole floor pan side -Remove the body (standard & super beetle) -Basic welding to do the job right Volume 6 shows everything you need to replace or repair your floor pan in a professional looking way. If you are looking to take the body off your car, this will teach you everything you need to know, including how to build stands to put the body on.
Replace the: -Heater channel -Lower door post -Lower quarter panel In this volume you will learn how to replace your heater channel along with some panels that weld to it that may also have rusted. You will learn more about how to weld in these patch panels too. This is a big job, but you can save a bug's life! You can do it, let us show you how.
Completely rebuild a type 4 engine! Volume 8 is a complete engine rebuild video, it covers the type 4 engine used in the late model bus, and 914 Porsche. Includes: -Tear down -Inspection -Reassembly This time we join Jake Raby as we learn all the details of what makes a type 4 engine so different, and the right way to go about rebuilding one.
Replace your wiring harness Identify individual wires & terminals Covers 1961-1979 In this video we start with installing a complete wiring harness in a "63 bug. Then we show the differences in the wiring as they progress over the years including the Super Beetle. There is much information here that you will not find anywhere else. After watching this video you will know where each and every wire goes and every connection. (fuel injection wiring will be covered in another video)
-Take care of your battery & terminals -Diagnose starting and charging problems -Convert your bug from 6v to 12v -Replace your turn signal arm -Replace your ignition switch -Replace your generator or alternator -Learn how to solder for perfect connections Volume #10 starts with explaining the proper way to check, charge, and maintain your battery. Then it moves on to the starting system and show how to check and replace a starter and generator or alternator.