FIRST START IN 30 YEARS - Type 4 VW Engine

FIRST START IN 30 YEARS - Type 4 VW Engine | Porsche 914 Restoration!

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11 ай бұрын

Today we bring this rusty Type 4 VW Engine back to life after 30 years! It was completely submerged in a river & filled with water for a long time. It's a mess. Check it out! Porsche 914 Restoration, CTmoog
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@adamchaifetz5876 7 ай бұрын

I own my third 914 now, 1975 1.8L. Thank you for saving this car, enjoy!

@A356REP 7 ай бұрын

This video has me smiling. You pure enjoyment when that thing starts and your giggling would be something I would do. LOVE IT

@stevenreecy6612 Ай бұрын

This video took some of the mystery out of 914s for me. As a long time Bug guy, I was a little intimidated by the 914 but your video series does a great job of showing what’s under the sheet metal.

@cybersurfer2010 11 ай бұрын

Boys will be boys… Running pretty sweet!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it was fun! not too bad considering...

@taketheredpill1452 3 ай бұрын

Love it!. I'm learning so much. This is like a dream come true, to watch someone who understands all of this walking through each step. Can't wait for more.

@michaelbrideau6713 11 ай бұрын

If build back better was a car restoration channel this is it.

@chaetophile 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you are doing this. The 914 gets a lot of hate, but for me it is a subtle and elegant minimalist design. Watching you disassemble it shows some of the thoughtful engineering that went into it. I had no idea they had so much storage space!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes they really are great cars. I think people are starting to rediscover them in a new way! Thank you! =)

@NoName-jr2eo 11 ай бұрын

That's amazing it starts let alone run after all that water and it's age! Didn't sound half bad.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes I still can’t believe it Sounds pretty good 😎

@fredsons 11 ай бұрын

That slo-mo you are doing is super nice.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@dalemolnar2359 11 ай бұрын

lol That was a surprise!!!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

yes it was pretty cool!

@russelblackwell6041 11 ай бұрын

blocked idle jets the webbers are great Carby's congrats i can see your happiness CT well done

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

yes it needs a good cleaning. Thank you! =)

@dpose6525 11 ай бұрын

aww man, I was enjoying the 65 Beetle build...

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Well there's like 40 plus videos you can watch again...=) Its near completion. More videos on the beetle in a couple weeks. It's hot as hell here and I'm trying to do stuff from my house and stay cool. Stay tuned! =)

@michelecrown2426 11 ай бұрын

I can't imagine the thrill you must have felt when that water logged engine fired up :)

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

It was pretty cool! =)

@jamiewalton23 11 ай бұрын

OMG CT loving the start procedure lols

@ineverhadthemoney7857 11 ай бұрын

outstanding //its a runner ,,

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@PapiDoesIt 11 ай бұрын

Brings back memories! I bought a really nice bus from Arizona years ago, that someone had installed a 914 engine that had blown up. I got a 1.7 out of the junkyard and spent a lot of time getting things sorted out. As usual, wish I had been able to keep it, but I got transferred to NYC and really didn't need a car so I sold it. I haven't seen a bus that rust-free since. 😞

@IanKarr 10 ай бұрын

Always nice to see another 914 resurrected!

@CTmoog 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian! I appreciate that man! I've watched a bunch of your videos and will again during this restoration. Thank you! 😎😎😎

@IanKarr 10 ай бұрын

@@CTmoog Thanks! I dig your channel as well. Great fun. Let’s do a 914 collab!

@CTmoog 10 ай бұрын

@@IanKarr sounds like a plan!

@SladesVWBeetle 11 ай бұрын

Awesome CT!! I’m sure you were excited when it fired up!!! 💪🏻✌🏻

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Slade! Yes it was awesome! Thank you! 👍 =)

@davidmspinelli8951 11 ай бұрын

All that I can say is WOW! That was amazing to hear and see and yeah, you were HILARIOUS!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

HAHA! Thanks man! =) It was a lot of fun!

@peterbatterton9888 11 ай бұрын

Looks like u got yourself a water cooled porsche bro. Nice work, clean up the carb and bang it back in the car

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

HAHA! need to take it all apart first and clean everything. =)

@thomasweatherford5125 11 ай бұрын

Check compression - might just need a head job, engine seals, and carb rebuild who knows. Sounds pretty healthy from my POV. Great stuff! 👍🏽

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

👍😎👍

@mikelove9832 11 ай бұрын

You know how to live life CT! Alot of Fun ! Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

@hallealfunghi5915 11 ай бұрын

Well I guess those old german vw comercials were telling the truth: it runs and runs and runs and runs.... Congratulations 🎉👍

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, they are pretty tuff! =) Thank you!

@GregsGarage 11 ай бұрын

Time for VW Darrin to work his magic!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

oh yeah! =) Can't wait to see your restoration series Greg! It's going to be awesome!

@GregsGarage 11 ай бұрын

@@CTmoog Thanks CT! I'm already banging away at the parts I brought back to Colorado!!! We are going to be Ghia Twinkies AND Porsche Twinkies!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

@@GregsGarage I just watched the video! Wow that is one sweet project. I want to do a 356 one day hopefully! I'm sure this will be a great guid to follow.

@GregsGarage 11 ай бұрын

@@CTmoog It's going to be a TON of work, but it will be worth every drop of sweat!

@hasslefree3527 11 ай бұрын

It's not Sunday without CT's upload!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend! =)

@cocosatula972 11 ай бұрын

Super cool start , more water , but ... start , this is what matters

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😎 it's a runner!

@christophermarx344 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations CT! Really happy for you, good start to bringing this one back, look forward to seeing more.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 😎

@chrisdriver5500 11 ай бұрын

Hey CT, greetings from the UK! I love seeing old VW's being resurrected. Testament to the engineering, that even after being waterlogged, it still runs.

@vwcoco 11 ай бұрын

Hi I’ve 28 Vw aircools in U.K. lol

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris! =)Yes, it's pretty amazing!

@machineethics 11 ай бұрын

A well-deserved win CT!

@dolf1010 11 ай бұрын

Wow , she is runnin ! 👍 I thought the engine is seized up , after this submarine period 😄 So great CT .

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Dolf!👍

@MichaelMcFearin 11 ай бұрын

I can’t believe it still ran and the fact it didn’t sound horrible. Yet the fact that it ran I think it is very warn out with loose tolerances now that allowed things to move internally.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it is worn out...might be original inside. I'm going to open the case in the next day or so to see how it looks. stay tuned =)

@wolfgangschmidtke8023 11 ай бұрын

Hallo und danke für die Info und tschüss aus Düsseldorf Germany super VW 914 ❤ 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍🇩🇪

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@remcotissink 11 ай бұрын

Haha, you forgot to drain the exhaust when you dropped the engine ! You have a funny way of mixing the red and black cables...

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it was bit crazy! Thank you! =)

@macstone9719 11 ай бұрын

And more of my favorite. You made my sunday! Thank you CT 😀

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mac! =)

@richardhill4862 11 ай бұрын

Good video sir!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@kellychildress8554 11 ай бұрын

I love the projects, just wondering will we ever see the swamp dragon again? I would really love to see that truck complete ❤

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, me too. Who knows...maybe some day! =)

@danwoodliff7287 11 ай бұрын

check compression 1 st . new valve covers 2nd. 3rd reinstall fill vcrsnkcase w diesel trans fluid sea foam mix. set 3 4 days drain thoroughly fill crank with oil and seafoam bring to temp shut off cycle 2 or 3 times. drain again with fresh oil clean build carburetor if compression is good you are good to go

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

good tips! Thank you! =)

@Patshes 11 ай бұрын

Sounds like the carb is drawing air through the gaskets.A rebuild will be good.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I think you are correct. It needs a rebuild for sure! =)

@dickdavidson3616 11 ай бұрын

You scored she’s a goer!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =) It's alive!

@josellavata1279 11 ай бұрын

Hola, greetings from Spain! I admire your work,

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@Tmrfe0962 11 ай бұрын

Just completed this exact job. Tore down a 75’ 1.8 had a blast doing it…and she now runs like a champ. Good luck, can’t wait to see your process. I was gonna record it, a lot more work then it seems…thanks for going through the trouble.

@malekodesouza7255 11 ай бұрын

Shows how “resilient” those AC VW engines are…😂

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

yes! HAHA! =)

@demRucks 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Its a testament to the old air cooled motors. They can take amazing amounts of abuse and neglect and still run. Looking forward to see how this build goes.

@836dmar 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Who’d a thunk it?! Nice work!

@worthmor5146 11 ай бұрын

Looks like you have a nice rebuildable engine. Great!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks👍😎👍

@vwcoco 11 ай бұрын

Wow the water in that exhaust was crazy,good job getting it running. A few engine cleaner flushes then good as new . 👍

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

That was super crazy 😛 thanks Andy!😎

@larryoren5928 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn't go too much further. I'd go ahead and do a rebuild on the motor and Trans since it did fire up. Do a simple rebuild and put back together, just for peace of mind.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Good idea Larry! =)

@carkingspot3973 11 ай бұрын

It’s a great feeling hearing the engine start for the first time…. even though it was full of water before that. It reminded me of when I bought my vw bug and got it to start after working on it for about a month. What a great feeling it is. Looking forward to seeing that motor rebuilt. Good luck!

@GettingNervous 11 ай бұрын

8:17 Compression test: passed 😂

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

HAHA! =)

@waxingchandler3895 11 ай бұрын

That is amazing you got that engine to fire up! Great job.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@dbrailfan6641 11 ай бұрын

Stumbled on this channel and subscribed. Had a 1.8l 914 myself and loved it. Working on the engine was at times challenging due to the small access to the engine from above. Really enjoyed that you got it running. I noticed that the engine doesn’t look like original to it. To my knowledge there where the 1.7 fuel injected, the 1.8l with 2 Weber carburetors (I had that 1), the 2l 4 cylinder fuel injected and a 2l 6 cylinder fuel injected. And then the 8 cylinder flat engine build for Porsche himself. Looking forward to the rest of the rebuild. Robert

@CTmoog 10 ай бұрын

Hey Robert! Thank you! 😎

@martinhogan5970 6 ай бұрын

Catching this late. That was some pretty good compression🤣🤣

@housepumpinpc3983 11 ай бұрын

I like testing engines when I get them. Got a few running. Some didn't have good compression, so no start. I will tell you this, don't play with that ignition too much. I found out why my car didn't run. Pertronix ignition #1 is electronic. I got rid of the points and condenser. But if you leave power on it too long without starting it, you can burn out the electronics on the module(?). That progressive carb is the worst crap you could put on those engines. Too long of runners. Go with dual carbs or back to fuel injection. Original or new stuff. That 1.7/1.8/2.0 is probably running too lean. I'm glad you got it started. Peace CT.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@d-anger-noodle 11 ай бұрын

When it fired up, you looked like you soiled yourself 😂

@nadenolam8368 11 ай бұрын

Guess my patients can wait a couple of minutes, gotta watch CT.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

awesome! Thank you! =)

@Cool5380 11 ай бұрын

That is a lot of rust a huge amount of rust! I guess after doing all that work on it its a keeper for life lol Good luck!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it's going to be a ton of work! Thank you! =)

@kevindiggs9261 11 ай бұрын

Sounds wonderful; keep going! 🤩😉👀👀🙈🙉🙊

@AndrewHCann 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video CT :) also save this Water Log motor and yes amazing how start also exhaust had lots water too ! Also got running VW motor and transmission to go in soon!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! Yes, I was shocked and amazed!

@earlt_vw 11 ай бұрын

It’s a runner!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

😁

@Mikefngarage 11 ай бұрын

Man I would take it apart and do a ring and bearing overhaul and run it. probably just fine. clean up all the rust in there and reseal it. Probably all it needs.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@anthonywright774 11 ай бұрын

This heat is a killer, pace yourself and drink electrolytes stay safe.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it's no joke....Its pretty bad.....Thanks man!

@andrewgrace4410 11 ай бұрын

Amazing start up, looking forward to the rebuild 😊

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! 👍

@gabrielrionegro6645 11 ай бұрын

Solo los que amamos los fierros savemos lo que se siente arrancar un motor abandonado👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪💪👏👏👏

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend! =)

@rustybum2 11 ай бұрын

That was a highly entertaining video CT, we all know you are not a mechanic and do your best with what you have taught yourself, so ignore the thumbs downers, you're doing OK. Best regards from Ireland.

@franciscojosepellegrino2553 11 ай бұрын

The first start is a vulcano eruption !!!!!! hehehehe

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

HAHA! Thank you! =)

@TimsWorkshopTJY 11 ай бұрын

Wow CT, I agree that one was a surprise. being submerged in water actually acts like a water lubricant for a while. It's when you remove the water that everything goes south. You got lucky on this one. will see what the inside looks like when you get to it. Darrin will know for sure if it's restorable. you will get your money back for whatever you put into it anyway if it is.

@ricardolopezgutierrez1989 11 ай бұрын

Saludos de Mexico CT

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! =)

@rogerthoumy1487 11 ай бұрын

Please go back to the Beetle, you can take care of other cars later. We’ve been waiting for so long!

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

patience is a virtue =) stay tuned!

@TC-Henry 11 ай бұрын

I'm amazed it started! You cracked me up so many times in this one CT! You're just like a kid with a new toy having so much fun 😂

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Hey TC! I still can't believe it started! It's crazy. Having fun and learning is was it's all about my friend! Thanks buddy!

@GpunktHartman 11 ай бұрын

You really test it with that "Crema" ...R.I.P. 😢 what a shame! It hurt me as a german mechanic ... who ever did the same, first change the oil... you can use "used" Black oil to rinse the engine... but this is not funny 😢 and far from the right way! Unbelievable stupid😮

@gordonmccool2819 11 ай бұрын

If you need 28 and you feeler gauge only goes to 25. Just put the 13 and 15 together.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Good idea! Thank you! =)

@powermeower 11 ай бұрын

Oh... so wellknown situation... Have made sooo may engines from totally junk to beauty. And Yours are not a worst case... Respect anyway !!!

@bee1r1 11 ай бұрын

Before you fired up this engine there was much chance to have better crankshaft condition, after you've started it - oil mixed up with a water that was still in the block and you've made a fatality for it =) But anyway - it doesn't matter if you will rebuild it then

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

yes, we are going to do a complete rebuild. My good friend VWDarrin will take a close look at the crake and polish if needed. WE also have another crake available if needed. Stay tuned! Thank you! =)

@adrianlala5044 11 ай бұрын

Lol you knew that would spit you right in the face I gues you haven't learned you lesson yet. Good show though . It cool to see something that old 😅

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

HAHA! Thanks man! 👍

@robertwilliams1147 11 ай бұрын

Great vid good fun to watch amazed like you the mess the running engine maybe try a 2 litre 2 point oh lol.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was fun! =)

@petebrown6952 11 ай бұрын

Bit of a shame you didn't put that bloody mini circlip back on the auto choke link, that would have saved an awful lot of "fiddling" about when this poor little engine was choking itself up! Good luck from UK, from another VW fiddler.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

dang I forgot about the clip....thanks for reminding me. That would have helped I bet! =)

@alanbstard4 11 ай бұрын

great stuff. Soak the parts in petrol. Old method but works with a bit of wire brushing too

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Good tip thank you!

@carlsitler9071 11 ай бұрын

I owned a 914 in the '90s. Great handling (torsion bar suspension) and weak 4 banger with fuel injectuon. Rinky dink engineering - pulleys and cables everywhere. I much prefered my 1981 280 ZX.

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

The 914 was designed to be an entry level basic sports cars for Porsche & Volkswagen. The Nissan 280 ZX are really cool cars. You can't really compare the two as the ZX was Nissan's flagship sports car. You would have to compare it to the Porsche 911 and there is no comparison there... =)

@bigbuck1318 11 ай бұрын

Looks like it doesn’t need much work. Looks like all you have to do is clean it up, paint it and reinstall it from my pov.

@ATOMSHAMRADIO 11 ай бұрын

CT it looked like a speed boat motor when it blew out that water out the exhaust lol😅

@ATOMSHAMRADIO 11 ай бұрын

German engineering that it🤔

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

HAHA! Yes it did!

@danknox9986 9 ай бұрын

Nice video

@bobmcelvogue8133 11 ай бұрын

I hope your case is good. Be a shame if it’s cracked. 🤞

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

yes, we will find out soon. Thank you! =)

@teleosus1 11 ай бұрын

Wow, have to watch this. I was pretty sure you were goingbto have to replace all the wiring because of internal corrosion. I'm guessing it's fortunate this engine has had a carburetor conversion.

@bjorn2290 11 ай бұрын

The worlds best carb from Italy Weber or Dellorto

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Yes, they are very well made carbs!😎

@380.motorsports 11 ай бұрын

Probably to your benefit to buy a cheap spark plug gap tool but if using feeler gauges just combine various sizes to get to the desired total like 28 thousands.

@deancartwright9784 10 ай бұрын

Have you heard of Kano Labs products? I have been using there stuff for 40yrs. What I still use all the time is the Kroil spray. I replaced WD40 to start with and then the other Kroil products. They really work like I always wanted WD to do.

@CTmoog 10 ай бұрын

no, I will check them out. Thanks man! =)

@garrykellogg3215 11 ай бұрын

25:34 LIZARD!!! LOL!

@richardm.gramling1772 11 ай бұрын

Swamp Monster 4 CT. 1

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

😂👍😎

@julianroberts7116 11 ай бұрын

Hello again mate - it's so great to see your success! I think this might be my favourite from all your videos, I had 3 laugh out loud moments. Brilliant. Would I be right in guessing the transmission is in gear? When you run the engine, the sides of the tranny, where the driveshafts go to the rear wheels, both spin around. I look forward to you dismantling the engine and cleaning more of it out. Have a good day fella. All the best.x

@kevincoones4368 11 ай бұрын

Hi Ct That engine is some tough. To be able to start. After being underwater for a year

@francoisbouchard602 11 ай бұрын

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏engine.cool👍

@CTmoog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍 =)

@darkfactory8082 11 ай бұрын

Cool start, but avoid standing in a place when things are aiming at you, when you experiment something. 😏 It's worts the effort. I bet there cylinders are corroded, maybe not extremely, but also depends how long it was since submerged. Try cracking the gead loose, should be interesting. Tomorrow, if everything goes to plan, I will start some repairs on my "boxy", only minor things for now, anyway once you open Pandora's box things escalate extremely fast. Keep on.