My dad left me a 1979 triple white version of this VW,,,it had sat in a garage in Scotland for 14 yrs,,,,I drove the car and parked it up back then but when I got it all those years later the engine had seized? Couldn't store it,,100% rust free,,,,let it go to an old guy who was helping us rebuild our new house for £1000,,worst mistake ever !! Love these videos ,,!!

Why do I like watching Mustie1? He is the Fred Rogers or Bob Ross of repair. I work as a part time school bus driver. After a long drive with 50 plus screaming kids having this wonderful show to unwind too is splendid . ASMR for the nerves, thank you Mustie1.

Just wanted to take a minute to thank you Darrin for taking the time to move the cameras around and the editing etc. for all your videos. I know it's a real pain to do all that and half the time the cameras are taking up your room to move around etc. Got to be a pain in the butt but thanks. We appreciate it!

Thanks for vids mustie. I pulled the engine out of my '65 bug so many times I got to where I could pull it in a half hour using a scissor jack. Lost the clutch in Fresno on a cross country trip in 1976. Got towed into a field behind the Howard Johnsons pulled engine did clutch and engine in in one day. cost $100. True story no bs. Girlfriends birthday she sat in hojo all day.

That is so nice and modern looking on the inside. Love the Super Beetle convertible. The gage is modern yet old fashioned.

I had somehow missed this video. I miss the VW's and the old garage. But will always be a loyal watcher. Its all good.

Great videos mustie i worked in the mid seventies on vw aircooled cars n vans watching you at work brings back many memories of those days thank you 😎

Thanks for the tin/heating explanation. I had a vauge idea about how it worked, but you cemented it.

always a pleasure to see you work on stuff...and thanks for the blooper at the end :D

Love the edumacation lesson, thank you. Regarding the gas odor, hey, it happens to the best of us as we get older.

July 4, 1976, moving from Macon Ga to Ft pierce Fl, my brothers 70 bug sucked a valve on #3, just south of Valdosta, had to tow it the rest of the way. Just unhooked the 65 dune buggy and hooked his up. Rebuilt it after we got here, drove it for 4 more years. Ahh, the memories.

I admire your persistence. If it was mine I'd be torching it by now !!!. Love your vids 👍👍

Lovin it. Just bought a 78 just like this one. I absolutely love it. Leaking some oil as well so I need to fix so your videos are great.

40 years ago, a friend of mine (20f) had a beetle with an oil leak. Imagine her surprise when she went to see how we were going, and her engine was out of the car completely. Talk about freaking out. We had to explain to her it was easier (and quicker) to take the engine out to fix the oil leak. We might have been able to do it with the engine in-suit, but would have taken three times as long. Theres simple no room to work on the engine with it in the car. The oil leak was found, fixed and engine cleaned and re-installed all in one day. To say she was impressed was an understatement. Loved working on these old cars.

So Mr. Mustie, it would appear you've done this kind of thing before... I'm a Saab guy from way back but I feel like most of the mysteries I've held about V-dubs all these years have all been finally revealed. Thank you!

Just can't stop watching your vids!!

I have the same year and model. This was a great overview of how to remove and disassemble. Looking forward to doing the same !

Love your repairs !!!!! 😁😃

Perfect timing! I'm in the process of installing a rebuilt / modified 1600 Dual port -1974 vintage. I appreciate your videos on bugs and vans- always learn something and I've been wrenching since 1960.

Another great one man, great explanation of the thermostat and fan workings with the heater boxes! Those bugs sure do drive like go carts! Also nice blooper real there at the end. LOL! Your making me want to work on my bus motor now. cheers!

Just bought a old bug and started tinkering. Your videos are helping me understand VW design and have saved me loads of time

Yay for Brian giving you a lift with the engine. What a good mate!

The explanations are excellent. Stuff I wanted to know, yet would never have asked.

You are very knowledgeable!! I'm buying my second Super Beetle and I like them better as they have a better front end on them, more durable. You are the ONLY reason I know how to work on them a little. Keep the vids coming, at least once a week.

I've watched a couple of you videos I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoy them, plus learning about the mechanics of the beetles. If only I had one. That ending though lol!!!

I have that EXACT floor jack! I bought mine brand new about 40 years ago from Sears, back when they sold really good quality stuff.

Amazed at your knowledge, persistence, and ingenuity!!! Industrial mechanic for a decade myself, but sometimes automotive baffled me. Fixed my lawnmower and trimmer this summer...happy days!! Cheers Brother!!

Nice to see a mechanic that doesn’t just do a job like this and give it back straight away: a bit of running around, tweaking and checking for week or so is excellent service. Or is it that you just like it so much that you have decided to enjoy it for a bit...........works both ways right!

Many years ago, I had a 1967 Deluxe Beetle with the 1500 engine. The oil cooler started leaking, and I was fortunate to have a friend who had mechanical knowledge. We managed to get the cooler out by removing the engine cover and wiggling it out. New seals and a pressure check of the cooler, and it was good. I sold that car with 150,000 miles on it. The guy who bought it trashed it. . It was without a doubt, one of the best cars I've ever owned. Oh. By the way, after I bought it in 1969 used, It burned #3 exhaust valve, and I had to have it repaired. Cost me $50 back then at a VW dealer. The previous owner had never adjusted the valves. Mustie, I have to admit, your videos are great. I love the way you work and chat, explaining how things work. Thank you for doing these.

..........one thing that I've noticed in all of your videos of fixing and working on Volkswagons over time............is how I wish I had your patience with working on things. No matter how stubborn something might be to remove or bolt to loosen you always seem to find the humour in it. I know it doesn't make sense to get frustrated with inanimate objects but I can't seem to NOT let it get the best of me. :) Love the videos. All the best.

Mustie 1 is THE man to fix this thing. It's nice to see two guys who know each other and what they're doing, working together. At 17:05, both put their foot upon the stand to slide the engine on, at the same time. A detail but that's called team work. I love that. PS : Even after watching you for a couple of years now, fixing those VW engines, I'm still amazed by the simple, logical and stout engineering that went into those. Of course, there's the Mustie touch at play here, you knowing all the specific problems areas of each generation of the air cooled boxer engines, but the basic concept of these is brilliant. Your explanation of the No 3 cylinder and the thermostat problems are clear, and logical. You're a good teacher, man. A great one. I'll go to bed tonight having learned something new, witch is important to me as my late father, a very wise man, mechanical engineer, often told me that "a day without learning something is a wasted day". Thank you so much, Darren !

Without a doubt the man behind the curtain here. Mustie1 is the Mr. Wizard of VW's. I'd love to have one but I have nobody down south here with the knowledge, experience, and care for these cool little cars as he does! Keep up the good work I might even sign up for the mechanics class too!

Mustie1 such a professional, took me two days to get my engine in.

Love your little lift. Back in my student days (1970's) we had a manual life. Two burley blokes lifted the rear of the car whilst we dropped the engine out of the bottom. No engine stand either. We worked on the bench ( if we were lucky) or made do with the garage floor. The things you can do when you're young and poor. Kept a number of friends VW's going for years with just basic tools, pizza and beer (beer only AFTER the job was done). Gearboxes were the only thing I never repaired, as I had no interest in learning how to fix them. Happy wrenching.

Thank you for explaining the heat circulation part. Yeah, some people may think ok ok speed it up your rambling but, theres viewers like me really appreciate in-depth and think we'll if you already know certain parts fast forward a little. From your videos about vw I feel confident and comfortable owning one since I'm understanding the mechanical of how it all works. Only concern I have is how cylinder number three runs warmer than the rest of the cylinders do but once I find one I'll make sure to enjoy it only in temperatures that don't exceed 65 but not too cold either. Growing up i've seen these all year round but now i understand that you have to treat a air cooled a certain way. Didn't mean to ramble myself but had to let you know that I like things explained more. I see that the f.i. bugs are better than the carb'd bugs which I'm sure someone will comment different and that's fine im learning

This one seemed pretty tight getting out, even after the muffler was removed, but I didn't doubt for a minute you would win. Thanks, Mustie!!

Another great video, very well done again (video and repair). Because of Mustie1 skills the owners of this beautiful convertible will have fun again for sure.

Nice Super Beatle video, even if we know they're not your favorite to work on. And loved how vwnut came running when he seen the bat (VW) signal! Always ready to lend a hand, and he's a great guy, even if he did take Ruby out in SNOW recently! Looking forward to you getting back on that bike though, and perhaps the Cushman a bit?

Hi Mustie1.. I've been laid up after some surgery and unable to get to my own. shop. I look forward to your projects and enjoy spending some virtual time with you, it is helping my recovery! Looking forward to your exploration of that Jawa you picked up recently.

Why I used to love my 69 bus... rear bumper, rear tin, engine comes out straight back. Goes back in as easily.

Thanks for sharing.......This is a re-run for me, watched it way back and watching again now. I love the Super Beetles, a lot of people do not care for them, and prefer the old school Bugs which I totally understand. The Super Beetles ride (Provided the suspension is not worn out, and has been "refreshed") so much better with Struts in the front and they sound better than the older ones IMHO.

Liked watching your work on the 68 Beetle. You seem to have the knack of finding bugs. I guess if you look you can find them and maybe even get a good deal. I enjoy your videos.

Aaaand corntact! :-) No schmoo released (after the blooper), so that's good. Enjoyed the vid Mustie, thanks.

That is a clean looking super Beetle. The fuel injected engine sounds pretty good too, after your tinkering.

Damn it Mustie, Ya almost make me go looking for old cars to drag home too. Love that you have so many near you. I'm up in the Pacific Northwest and there doesn't seem to be the barn find bonanza you enjoy. Thanks for the vids. Almost wish I was closer.

Great video, once again! I really wanted to see you adjust the valves on number 3 though.

Amazing how much better it runs with the injector wires connected. LOL Classic.. Loved the out-take at the end.

learning learning, looking at that belt the hole time thinking that moves a bit strange… Wondering if that is normal. I wouldnt/ couldnt do what you do , wanting to fix all these problem you see ,but knowing the owner doesnt want or cant fix them. One thing these people dont need is a heater if they only drive in the summer for the fun;).Nice one and thank you for teaching and letting us learn more.

Always great videos..

Nice car, thank's for the ride out.

What a sweet Beetle! Took a ride in a convertible VW as a kid, and promptly got spoiled.

What a nice Beetle and a fuel injected flat four! I’m considering buying an old 1965 Beetle for restoration, albeit, I am not as savvy as old Mustie1 here!

Many thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable Channel. From the U.K. Andrew

Love that thermostat system - reminds me of some old cars and trucks I've seen where the grille slats could be open or closed to regulate the temperature, rather than the current system of coolant bypassing the radiator. Nice. :-)

I LOVE All your videos but a comment on this one i would have douched and cleaned all ther oil off the engine so if its leaks again after your repair it would be easier to locate the point of the leak AND would have looked like a more professional job thats all you are great and my #1 you tube channel i look forward to seeing your vids also i had a 65 bug I LOVED TO DEATH keep um up

Thanks, I own a '78 FI Super Beetle Convertible, and you don't see many videos about the FI engines. Thankfully, mine runs like a top, but it's great to see one worked on, so I have a better idea of what to do when a future problem arises.

No I love when you have many videos on one car and get to see the progress!

I know this is an old video Mustie and the Bug is long gone,but I think I would have degreased the motor first than ran it to check for leaks but I know you are the V Dub go-to -guy and know what your doing,at any rate,a great video as usual.

Great work she sounds much better. Im not a lover of supers but still looks good and runs better

I had a 72 yellow bug years ago and on a trip back from cedar point to Michigan the heat coming out of the floor vents on the side was so bad that my girlfriend at the time shoved kleenex in the vents to try to stop the heat and they actually caught fire !! My mechanic at the time just stopped those vents from working for good and that was a cold ride in the winters from then on.....that bug was a great car always started and went thru the snow like it had 4wd and never let me down.

Love watching your vids... always so interesting... you will have to come and help me with my vw when I eventually get one... all the way to Cape Town South Africa 😜

Hilarious finish👍🏻😂

Curious as to why you didn’t spray off the oil muck to clearly see if leaks were at all appearing. They are lucky to have you as their mechanic cause you are the man. Love your channel- I’m addicted to your videos of you putting stuff together- therapeutic.

I forget the year of the bus that broke down in front of the Ford dealer I worked at. I said why not I'll give it a look I hear vw are easy...had to be fuel injected cause it had one of those flap air meters...excuse me it's been at least 10 years but I remember the fixes... It was...every freaking vac line was bad. Wiring was crispy for the ignition. Got em going tho in a couple hours.

the record for pulling a stock VW engine with hand tools and 3 guys is under a minute and a half. They used to have competitions on it.

HELLO FROM OREGON; ANOTHER AWESOME VLOG.

Another awesome Vdub vid !

love watching u work --smart--canada thank

all right now you are good at what you do ya.

Was nice to see some sunlight lighting up the work area for a change. Signs of spring on the way...minus the foot of snow.

The patience of Job. I knew she would yield in the end.

That beetle looks great.

I drove my moms 10 yr old bug to HS...it was already full of rust...this one is pristine.

Que hermoso vw, añoro el poder conseguir uno así de conservado, felicitaciones amigo, cuide mucho de él, es maravilloso!!!

Wish I would have had these videos when I had my VW

Another interesting video. Good job.

Hahahah!! I love the blooper finale :) Keep up the great work!

Another awesome video!

Had a timed VW engine pull back in the 80’s....it was of coarse on an early Bug. I was able to get the motor out in 12 minutes then it took me 27 minutes to install, let the car down and crank it. I was young back then....it would probably take me an hour now.

Closest thing we have to a diner is the Scottish restaurant (McDees) but anyway nice bit of wrenching bro. Who else but a VW nut to help lift a VW motor, makes total sense.

Great cars that are missed...The new ones are hell to work on..

Yeay...a new video from Mustie1 ...and it’s a VW video!!!

The ground-out of each cylinder's ability to provide spark is called a "dynamic compression test" and was first selectively available with the first Sun scopes. It is a powerful tool for determining what specific cylinder(s) are contributing to power at idle and in some cases MOT and WOT.

I’m sure you’ll get her running like new again. It’s nice when you know the tricks of the trade.

Funny, I bought a Saab 9-3 that had a new engine put in it at the Saab dealership (this was back when Saab still had dealerships of course), and when I left the dealership the oil was full on the dipstick. By the time I got home which was a 300 mile drive the thing was low TWO QUARTS OF OIL. Turns out when they put the new engine in somebody nicked one of the o-rings that went to the oil cooler and sure enough I was hemorrhaging oil. O-rings, truly evil creatures.

great team work Mustie1... The Engine And Me...

good job

Mustie 1 and Brian...the Dynamic Duo. Taking on crimes against all VW's throughout Gotham City.

nice to see someone use a Speed Handle. I've still got mine. (3 of 'em)

That was a cool job and not to hard to do VW is a good car to have !

the supers ride nice ! I like the 71 72s, but give me an early bug any day ...currently I have a 65 and just changed the oil cooler seals and trans input seals .. 1600 sp 12volt ...nice running car ! ...where I'm located we don't use the thermostats but keep the flaps tied open... I always liked the vw heaters and if anything they get very hot, so usually its just cracked open in the morning or open all the way if you want to defrost HA. I guess with the flaps shut and the heater boxes open it would heat up the cab even quicker... KEEP ON BUGGIN

Number 3 ... Great video

Thanks for the Great Vids!!

Heck I'm starting to miss the old place.

My dad had air cooled vdubs when i grew up and never had heat. Never had warm feet and hands until 1979 when we got a new suburban

I really enjoy your vids

Cracking job 👍

So Simple (heating system) Nice video

Aviation form a gasket is the only thing I ever found to stop all the leaks in a VW engine. Even the split in the case is leak free. Permatex makes good gasket products

This fan shroud, fan, heating etc. looks so much better than the system in Fiat 126p. More thought out and put together better.