Mustie living his best life here giggling when the old girl fires

My husband loves what you do. He never misses a video. And this is a man who does'nt really like KZfaq. He always ask if I comment, so now I am...❤️😊. You are bloody brilliant...love you in the UK.

I am 70 years old. In my youth, I owned three Volkswagens, 1958,1966 and 1967. I absolutely loved them all. I rebuilt the 1958 when the tooth broke in the rotor button causing the engine to go out of time which took out two cylinders. I had a free 1959 engine and used it to rebuild the 1958. I really enjoy your videos.

The Mustie laugh when an engine fires up is worth watching every second for

I love not having to endure a intro.

"Hey, guys. And how's it going?" No better phrase for a Sunday evening.

Beautiful. The VW engine continues to amaze me, even after 50+ years of messing with them. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

A shop vac has 2 functions 1 it cleans and stores waste from the shop 2 it is the most effective way of spreading the smell of anything you vacuum up to every part of the shop.

Even when the engine is a basket case, Mustie can turn out an entertaining video! And when it fires and he laughs, the whole thing is worth the price of admission for sure! Thanks for starting my Sunday off right!

I should know better than to underestimate Mustie, especially when it's an air-cooled V-Dub. The trademark chuckle was well-earned on this one.

You let that old soldier mount up and charge into battle one last time. Nice.

Darren, I think I speak for all of us, when I say thank you for putting a smile on our faces!! At first I thought what a bummer, then this engine came to life, and cracked me up!! Thank you!!!

These old VW engine startups are always fun to watch. It's amazing sometimes that these old crusty things will run with the proper persuasion. You truly are a wizard at this.

"This is fun!" he said, turning to me. I noticed one eyebrow missing, the other, an interesting shade of blackish-brown. With a wide grin and a snigger, he turned back to the engine, squirted a seemingly large amount of fuel into the carburetor, and hit the go button once more. The engine roared to life once again, causing him to squeal with glee. Mustie, you bring a smile to my face every time I watch you work. I get that same giddiness when something works out. Thank you.

The virus stopped at the Mississippi River! Retired Pest Control Technician here! Love ya channel!

Love the Mustie1 chuckle once something turns over and fires up

That’s my Sunday afternoon viewing sorted, thanks from Norwich uk 🇬🇧

i love watching you getting these old engines running again, even that one that has a seized piston, that you freed up and still got it to run. love the videos.

Abandoned engine roars to life, big D chuckles, and I take another sip of coffee-perfect morning!

Thanks for the fun!! I get a real kick out of your light heartedness and humility when you take on any thing and bring us along. Thank you again! Waiting for more wrenching fun with you, God Bless!

soo look forward to a Mustie video on a Sunday in the UK... Sense of humor and an easy to follow explanation of what you are doing....and to see an engine in such bad shape fire for one last time. I'm sure we all have the same smile on our faces when you fire them up " for shits and giggles". great watch as always

You need a foot switch for your starter switch, I'm sure you can build something. It felt like engine torture.

Still quite impressive that you got her to run. This is why I like your videos. Not just for the repairs, but how ol' mustie doesn't give up easily. Even if it's royally effed, he knows some tricks to get things apart and get her to turn over. And worst case scenario, he finds a replacement part or engine. That's what I love about these videos. The hope it gives. That nearly everything can be saved or given a second chance in one way or another. And that's how I want to live my life. Fixing up things and giving things a second chance that would've ended up in the trash otherwise, so that they can lead a usefull life once more.

Been watch over the last year and have to say you are truly inspiring. Such a wealth of knowledge. Love the "use what you got mentality". Watching your videos has given me the courage to take on all my own small engine repairs. 4 scooters, lawnmower, weed wacker and snow blower later I'm so grateful and loving every bit of the process.

I also like it when he lets out a "Ha" when he gets a visually terminal engine to run.

I enjoy that you are able to repeat certain aspects of the engine workings that not only helps new watchers, but doesn't talk down to your long-time viewers that know more from having watched you work. That's a great trait you have, and you would do well to teach HS shop classes.

I love the Laugh it’s releasing the inner child, and who doesn’t like that… Thanks for bringing us a long for the ride as always.

Darren, you reminded me of my first VW Transporter. I bought it not running as it had say for a long time. I had to take the engine out, repaired it, put it back in without all the cooling tins. Drove it a couple miles or so and overheated it. I learned that I didn't know more than VW.

Mustie1, That engine surprised me. I really didn’t think she would run. Fire once or twice maybe, but running by itself on all 4. Those are some amazing little engines. And you, well we’ve all said it many times before - Great work! Moving that timing back to where it was did a lot of good. Mustie1 - Get Another - Good- compression tester. Still a hole through the stand shaft at 0 deg and another at 90 deg then put a rod on a chain through it so the engine won’t turn on you. The pressure tightening isn’t working very well for you anymore.... haha. Thanks for another fun Sunday morning. (Now where did I put that old engine I found at the bottom of the lake? I know I had it here somewhere?)

The nice thing about the shake n' break is that they make internal torx bits for that tool as well. It uses 5/16" (~8mm) instead of 1/4" hex drive bits . The square drive version of this tool is wonderful for exhaust flange bolts, among other things.

I have an a-hole in my town that does all the okd Volkswagen work and would never take me under his wing to teach me this stuff even when I said I’d work for free. Thanks for freely showing this stuff.

That motor at the end sounded better than the day it came off the assembly line. Haha. Love the videos man, I love that you put it all in one video and keep it entertaining the whole experience. Great job! Love it!

Seeing all the junk in the start of the video, I never expected it would run with all the original components. I am amazed that it did run that well with some poor compression results. Great video

That slow motion footage makes it really easy to hear that the engine runs on four cylinders when at full revs but when it runs out of fuel it immediately goes to a 1..2..3.....1..2..3.... sound and then dies. Interesting. Also: the flameage is brilliant.

Great idea with the slow-mo sequence at the end, makes the actual mechanical function of a combustion engine very concrete - and reminds us about about the origin of this engine, sounds like a WWII battle going on. Thank you

We enjoy all of your videos,How long or short.We watch and stay tune. Taking apart and having fun is what we like.Thank You for all of your Time of filming and editing all of your videos.We have LEARNED so much, so we want you to keep Making a lot more Videos PLEASE MUSTIE SIR. CHEERS

We need a montage of you laughing when engines start.

When I was a kid, I often daydreamed about starting up old engines that hadn’t run in many years. Now, I’ve learned it isn’t that easy. That last compression tester is the same as mine. It’s really old! Like over 50 years! Bought mine when I was a kid.

I'm completely blown away that you got it running, I love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻

It always blows my mind when you take an obvious piece of garbage and get it to start and run for a little while again. There aren't very many people in the world who would even take the time. I know it's a PITA to try to work and shoot a video at the same time. Thank you very much for these. I look forward to my coffee and a Mustie1 video on Sunday mornings.

What a beautiful site seeing that engine coming back to life. Your skills are admirable.

There’s that laugh when another dead engine returns to life. A master mechanic at work!

Just shows you how simple an infernal combustion engine really is! Thanks for letting us all come 'round and hang for a while Mustie. Much appreciated! ☮️🤗

THANK YOU, Mustie1, for a great video. I'm plumb tickled you're over your Covid ! I just LOVE your LAUGH ! We hear it when you get positive results! Here's a tip from an old machanist: Anytime you're posed with steel/aluminum, use Turpentine like Liquid Wrench/or Tap-Free. I wish you would take stuff, like tgat, outside when you blow it off, so all that rat crap doesnt put a dust over your entire shop, and pressure wash it instead, or blow it out OUTSIDE. With it twisting in the stand, put a jack stand under the twist down side. I care about your health ! You make a positive difference in all our lives !!!

Thanks! Amazing to see these old pumps come to life!

Always look forward to Mustie1 videos, and here we are again. Makes for a great start to a Sunday.

I'm amazed that you got that rat infested rust bucket running.

The best thing on KZfaq is Mustie’s laugh once the engine starts spitting fire at him.

Nicely done! There’s a cheesy saying about the journey not the destination that matters… definitely applies here. For me, this is inspiration for my own projects and trouble shooting and I bet for many others too. Thanks!

I just came here for the the "It fired" giggle.

Mustie! I love when you do these old shot engines. I have learned so much about these engines watching you. PLEASE do more of these old engines. Salvage EVERYTHING......that doesn't have a hole in it! PLEASE!!

The level of patience and organization he has is amazing.

Hey just an FYI, there are new vacuum advance canisters available now. They're a generic unit compared to the many Bosch P/Ns Got one for my '75...works great

In restoration generally we tighten half a thread before undoing,soak those parts with diesel Mustie,leave for a day or two,you know this stuff my good man,your the resto guru.

hello from France Mustie here on old engines, we start them with a little gasoline and spray cleaner spray for the brakes in the carburetor and the start is instantaneous to avoid heating the starter ... good luck

A man who does an engine teardown in a white shirt. Much respect, man.

Love watching Mustie1 in his element. Taking a dead VW and bringing it back to life.

Yup, pretty much exactly on the valves/timing. It did "run" though, of course, it's you! When it backfires through the valves that aren't seating it blows the fuel/air charge back out the carb, killing the engine. When you played with the timing it runs (relatively) much better and looks like it runs enough that it's sealing the valves back up / building compression back in. Love my Mustie Sunday mornings. Wash the plugs off (we used sandpaper and old gas in the days!) and put a vacuum gauge on it to see if you can narrow down the valves that aren't playing nicely.

You're the best, didn't think you could bring that one back....great job!!

You have completely changed my perspective on what is a “dead engine”! I would have bet the farm that that thing would NOT RUN! Utterly amazing once again!!!

The slow motions shots are amazing. Quite amazed to see that one run.

Nice wildfire lift, I don't know how long you've had it but it's the first time I've noticed it. I've been thinking about getting one, all the KZfaqrs seem to have them now haha

Thanks for another Sunday Utube. This on brought by memories of a few years go ,when youdid many rebuilding of VW engines in your old workshop. Always Happy viewing ,!! Greeting from Cheshire UK

Awesome teacher. I hope you never lose your passion for what you do, it's infectious and I'm sure most of your subscribers would agree that you're skills are very, very special. Ty for sharing your skills AND humour.

Lets make a boat anchor run , crowd says" that thing will NEVER run " Mustie 1 says, hold my beer, and the boat anchor runs , it runs against all odds. So very well done sir BRAVO !

Hope you get back on the Econoline soon 😎

I love watching you work on VW engines form crapped out cars more than anything. Your laugh is inspirational, and gives hope to us that we can make our POS cars run again! Keep up the good work. Don't change anything.

I did not think you could get anything out of that boat anchor. Great entertainment. Thanks for the smile.

Hey Krustie. When is the "Police Bug" going to be back on the schedule? I wanna see your magical ways on that one. Thank You for everything you do!

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Awesome shop time Mustie1, thanks for having us over!

That’s awesome. You’re having more fun than normally allowed for us common mortals.

I was a VW addict back in the last century and I had the same issue with the engine stand not wanting to stay in the same place. I fixed that problem by drilling a hole behind the clamping screw and holes at 90deg around the arbor and used a #3 (used) exhaust valve to stop rotation. I also loved the sound of the first firing of a repaired engine. Great videos!

I just picked up a sweet 1964 Ariens Sno-Thro from FB Marketplace. It's 57 years old and built like a damn tank. The original Tecumseh leaks some oil but still starts on the second pull. I've spent all weekend cleaning, sanding, painting and making her pretty again. I put on new skid shoes and pull start, changed the fluids and greased everything up. Should be ready to destroy anything that gets in it's way. Thanks for the inspiration, knowledge, and cool videos!

You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot take the boy out of a man. Love you work.

It's a good feeling when a basket case can be resurrected, well done Mustie.Give Lily a scratch and a treat for me.

Every time you get a roached motor to fire I hear Dr Frankenstein yell "It's Alive! It's Allive!" in my head!! Thanks Dr Mustie1. You did it again LOL.

Thanks for keeping me company while I work on my old GSXR. ✌️👍

Mustie 1 Iam Happy To See You Revisited This Project. Thanks For Taking Me Along

Another great Vlog, esp like Darren’s child like laugh and giggle when the engine fires up , super episode, and great explanation of how the carby and other parts of the engine operate, well done and very entertaining, cheers from Downunder ❤️🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺

i learn more from Mustie in one hour than i ever did in Tech school

I started watching when Covid started. It has kept me going throughout it. I am 84 and never had the opportunity to do the small engine stuff . The other day me snowblower was hunting and I found a very small piece of a leaf in the jet at the bottom of the carburetor. Now my 30 plus blower woks fine . Thanks Mr Mustie1. Merry Christmas from Greg

When I first saw you digging into this thing I said to myself.." self..what a POS that is!" Well I've come to two conclusions. One being a VW motor is very hard to kill and TWO...you are VERY GOOD at what you do Darren!!! I've been a follower since you had about 50k subscribers and patiently await every "will it run" episodes. Thank you not only for the entertainment value but also for the educational value. Now you have me looking for another Bug. 50 yrs ago my first car was a '61 I paid $2.00 from a guy up the street. Wish I still had it lol.

Thank you for your videos Darren, they bring me such pleasure

a one minute segment showing sandblasting of that old engine would be so cathartic!

I love watching Mustie trying to get old engines to run.

The mental image of 150 mice holding the fan shroud cover down While you were trying to pull it off was hilarious

Just a great vid on all VW engine stuff. I have learnt more on your vid than any other over the past 20 years. As the owner of 2 Beetles thank you. Happy New year. Carl

Like a Frankenstein coming to life! That laughter, Darren, when you get it firing up

1:13, that comment cracked me up!! even the mrs laughed! Awsome start to my evening Musite 😂 Keep up the good work! Much Love from the UK 💪

This is Pure Gold! i love the backtracking of what happened to it and whatnot, and not all of them can be saved, but if someone can make them breathe fire for one last time its you! imagine if the guys doing the swap back in the day had a friend like you that could have told them about the flywheel issue, that seems to have been the reason this car was parked for death.

Brilliant video Mustie I love hearing these old non runner engines burst into life 👍

Great video! Thanks. A huge advantage to working on one particular brand/type of car over decades. He goes to get an oil cooler from his stash and finds an ignition switch with keys. I'm in a similar position (to a lesser degree) with the small chassis Triumph cars ( Spitfire, GT6, Herald, Sports6/Vitesse). Lots of parts plus proper hardware, wire harnesses, gauges etc. Very hard to locate parts, that for me, are just up in the attic or on a shelf. Keep it coming. Fun stuff!

So Great! You look like and sound like you have completely recovered from the crud! Very Happy for you, from Fallbrook, CA!

The slow motion Was so awesome!

It's always cracks me up to hear your signature mustie1 giggle when you first start an engine that has no business running.

Darren, with the fire shooting out of the exhaust ports, it's like looking down the barrel of a machine gun bring fired.

Sundays with Mustie 1, great way to spend my morning seems to satisfy my need till next Sunday...txs for sharing your timely videos

Awesome video mustie1 your videos are very Injoying and fun to watch I can’t get enough on watching you bring back rusty old engines to life your the man mustie1 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Ah Mustie, like a kid in a candy store. Can’t help but giggle right along with ya. Nice work.