For what it's worth, I once owned a Beetle with 2mm endfloat (which it had when I bought it) and it just would not die no matter how hard I thrashed it. I suspect that the bearing clearances were just so wide it was unable to seize!
@PeoplesCar3 күн бұрын
LOL yeah I've heard of other people say similar things. I actually went to buy a bug in the 90s and the amount of endfloat it had was truely insane, but the guy was still driving it. I guess it's a balance between running till its dead and not running too long so the case is still recoverable. Thanks for the feedback 😊👍
@thedubwhisperer21572 күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar NOTHING was recoverable in this one when I took this (still running) engine apart!!! Actually, a lie - the cam plug was ok...
@PeoplesCar2 күн бұрын
@thedubwhisperer2157 LOL 😅. You'll have to start upcycling! The Aircooled CT motor I split because was a mile out of spec, and noone seems to have the extra long tooling needed to line bored these 'rare' cases, is probably destined to be a lamp like this one... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7uhhMyU27LOlKc.html You can give the old broken crap that you won't throw away to people as gifts and it no longer fills your garage, bonus! 😊👍
@thedubwhisperer2157Күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar Great idea! I'm always disappointed that Auto Linea didn't include an oil filter like the CT on their repro aluminium cases...
@PeoplesCarКүн бұрын
Yeah that does seem bit of a strange move as that was a good upgrade. I believe you can buy a oil pump take off plate to do something similar as is one on one of my engines, not sure where it came from however. Would at least save having the case tapped. It does affect the exhaust you can use tho as was going to use a low profile setup similar to stock, the exhaust you see in my 1600 upgrade vid, but won't work with the filter in place so means using a full header. 😊👍
@davewhipp50513 күн бұрын
Top advice 😃
@PeoplesCar3 күн бұрын
@@davewhipp5051 Thank you 😊👍
@mathewwelsh91293 күн бұрын
thanks for the video. Thanks for the excellent close ups. Too many people don't bother with close ups. And why did you not replace or inspect the brake cylinder? It looks old? Thanks.
@PeoplesCar3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I'll be honest I was in a total crazy rush to be somewhere and didn't have time to start bleeding the van. As you saw things were quite crunchy around there and if you saw the state of the bleed nipples I didn't think they would even come out. I've actually replaced them since and they did with the aid of heat and mole grips. I wasn't so fortunate up front! 🙄😅. But yes your right, I really should have paid them more attention in the video or just replaced them for what they cost. Got to say though, I've been very lucky over the years and had few failures on my old vdubs, never on a T25. Thanks for the great feedback 😊👍
@Slycxd4 күн бұрын
Great video mate love it, how did you get access to be trackside and the burnout box? Would be great to know for my videos?
@PeoplesCar4 күн бұрын
Tx bud. Just need to apply for a media pass through Santa Pod. Took a while so not sure if they were vetting me or the channel etc or what the requirements are? Best if luck 😊👍
@Slycxd4 күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar Amazing thanks so much!
@PeoplesCar4 күн бұрын
@Slycxd Got to say it was a HARD weekend. Kinda ruined it. It was cool to catch the racing a close up, but stood there in the melting head from 9.30 till 7 one day and try must me I'd had enough by that point! So if you go to be Bugjam to party it becomes a bit more like a weekends work if that makes sense. I didn't even get to check out the stalls n stuff and barely saw my mates. Still a good experience mind 😊👍
@Slycxd4 күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar fair enough thanks for the information. Got some good shots out of it though!
@PeoplesCar4 күн бұрын
@Slycxd yeah deffo. I'll drop you a sub, might help out. Hard grind to 1k! 😅👍 GL with the channel 😊
@triumphmanful5 күн бұрын
I can 't understand him !
@PeoplesCar5 күн бұрын
Sorry my friend. I'm trying harder in my latest videos to project and be clearer, but even Wallace & Gromit needed subtitles! Ah do luv a bit o Gorgonzola! 😅👍
@stevebutler32655 күн бұрын
Concise, well explained and extremely helpful. Thanks!
@PeoplesCar5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words 😊👍
@gordondaniels97188 күн бұрын
excellent many thanks
@PeoplesCar8 күн бұрын
Np my pleasure. If you have access to an air line that would be less messy! But mine weren't budging with air pressure. Good luck 😊👍
@QuillsVWsurgeryUK10 күн бұрын
Thanks for filming this👍
@PeoplesCar10 күн бұрын
@@QuillsVWsurgeryUK My pleasure thanks for watching 😊👍
@rogergorden902311 күн бұрын
Please try to not let your voice volume tapper off so low every minute or so… makes it very hard to keep up with what is being said. Other than that… very interesting.
@PeoplesCar10 күн бұрын
@@rogergorden9023 Yeah sorry about that. I'm not great speaker, in life I'm generally quiet and chill, it takes me a lot of effort to 'project', but I'm gradually getting better at it 😅 Ive actually sold the polishing media as the Ali Oxide works so well on the things I need to clean, maybe I should have tried both together. Best of luck and thanks for watching. 😊👍
@andrewallen999311 күн бұрын
Set the points, plugs and condenser along with correct ignition timing and use the correct jets and settings in the carburettor.
@JamesGodish11 күн бұрын
Great video. Thanks man!
@PeoplesCar11 күн бұрын
@@JamesGodish My pleasure thanks for watching 😊👍
@pacorrodelgadillo842912 күн бұрын
Beatiful engine sound!
@PeoplesCar11 күн бұрын
Yeah I like it too. Wonder what it would be like after an hour on the motorway tho!? 😅
@MesmerisingMarbles13 күн бұрын
1:29 Looks just like your kind of camper van!
@PeoplesCar13 күн бұрын
Splitscreen Type 2 Van, would love one but way out my price range now days. 🥴
@MesmerisingMarbles13 күн бұрын
By the way, I can't attend the car festival you invited me too with Guy! My family are in holiday at Greece thst week.
@PeoplesCar3 күн бұрын
NP, that sound fun too! Hope you have a fab holiday 😊👍
@MesmerisingMarbles13 күн бұрын
You show some of the coolest cars, Alex!
@PeoplesCar13 күн бұрын
Thanks dude glad you like it. You should come to VW Action in September, plenty more interesting bugs 😊👍
@MesmerisingMarbles12 күн бұрын
Yeah, that's what I mentioned I can't attend. Sorry, but my family are all going to Greece then.
@PeoplesCar11 күн бұрын
Oh well, that sounds even better! 😊👍
@bricecochran135916 күн бұрын
This is the sickest bug I have ever seen!!!
@PeoplesCar15 күн бұрын
LOL I'll tell Gavin to check the comments you will make his day! Thanks for watching 😊👍(PS, he is selling it for a new T25 project).
@sethwhite794517 күн бұрын
2:36 this Baja isn’t IRS, the wheels aren’t cambered much because it’s pretty much stock height.
@PeoplesCar17 күн бұрын
@@sethwhite7945 Really, I never looked that close and he said yes so thought correct 😅 I'll have to look back over the footage. Come to think of it I think it's its a flat screen. Oh well stupid things spout out my mouth all the time and sometimes I just miss editing them out! 😅👍
@BajaBill718 күн бұрын
Ha ha, that exhaust came from me! Glad it's getting put to good use!
@PeoplesCar17 күн бұрын
@@BajaBill7 Hi Bill. What did you replace it for out of interest?
@BajaBill717 күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar I had a bobcat on before, but it went rusty within 6 months. Heritage sent me this one when I complained, but by that time I'd put my old 4 into 1 back on because I wanted to run heat exchangers!
@hjkgufytfyug18 күн бұрын
Love it. That definitely will turn more than a few heads and thumbs up going down the road.
@PeoplesCar18 күн бұрын
Thanks dude, its really dangerous driving hanging out the window though! 😅👍
@Emily-ou6lq18 күн бұрын
Jewish team?
@PeoplesCar18 күн бұрын
Erm? Is this because Yorkshire men also have the reputation for not spending money? 😅
@craigmonteforte611120 күн бұрын
I tend to agree on your theory of saving up your money to buy a larger Motor another thing about that is these days the Pros that build them have the Costs overall pretty reasonably priced plus you wind up with a New motor that is under Warranty theoretically it should outlast one that may have been bored repaired or weakened from a overheating or just general aged /Faiugex metal let’s face it most 1600 motors will be 50 plus years old and have ran for a few hundred thousand miles plus VW engine Swaps are pretty easy and fast to do as a rule
@PeoplesCar19 күн бұрын
@@craigmonteforte6111 I had to look up Faiugex, thought it might be a new word for fatigue! 😅. Yeah absolutely agree. It's quite incredible if you think how many firings each barrel, revolutions of the crankshaft and heat up cool down cycles our 50 year old machinery will have done. The only downside of that is manufacturing quality. I would Hooe aftermarket cases etc are better than some of the other aftermarket parts you can buy. Thanks for watching 😊👍
@r-joule20 күн бұрын
So was the first thing you loosened underneath the linkage u bolt? Then you put the wood in place, then checked for the rear to be straight up and in neautral and then the gearstick plate??
@PeoplesCar20 күн бұрын
@@r-joule yeah pretty much. My plate was messed with so had to relocate it to the factory position. Your is probably there already and quick to check with the 2 holes. Set stick into neutral. Loosen the linkage u bolt make sure the front and back section moves free and independently. Chock the box. Make sure rear section is in the correct up down central neutral position. Reconnect linkage u bolt. Remove Chock. Jobs a good-en. Beat of luck.😊👍
@boosTiMon22 күн бұрын
🧘🏾🙌🏽
@PeoplesCar22 күн бұрын
@@boosTiMon I'm going to have to get my garage spectacles now to see what those symbols are! 😅
@boosTiMon22 күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar The good vibe emojis to get rid of the rust gremlins 😃
@PeoplesCar22 күн бұрын
@@boosTiMon o Oh brilliant tx. Saved me tidying the garage! 😅👍
@ScotNomad23 күн бұрын
Great video. Keep them coming
@PeoplesCar23 күн бұрын
@@ScotNomad Thanks, I'll do my best 😊👍
@ScotNomad23 күн бұрын
Great video. Thanks.
@PeoplesCar23 күн бұрын
@@ScotNomad Thankyou 😊👍
@charleslenzi755224 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing I adjusted mine this afternoon using your video Cheers mate ❤
@PeoplesCar23 күн бұрын
Brilliant stuff, thanks for watching 😊👍
@hjkgufytfyug25 күн бұрын
Love that trophy. Very unique.
@PeoplesCar25 күн бұрын
Funny you should say that. I don't usually pay attention to trophies but did notice how cool these ones were. One was a complete Supercharger, think that might have been a bit big for the shelf! 😅👍Thanks for watching 😎
@markf425826 күн бұрын
Where can you get the wheels these guys run? Great vid!
@PeoplesCar26 күн бұрын
@markf4258 Tja ks very much. They tend to run Erco (totally flat ones) or centreline (with rivets). Racers use race weight wheels tho and you shouldn't use on the street as hit a pot hole and likely to bend. I think most major suppliers will sell a version of the centerline tho im not sure you can still buy genuine ones now. Not sure about the Erco sorry. Best of luck 😊👍
@rextilian26 күн бұрын
Amazing timing! Will be doing that cable replacement soon and luckily a new gas tank at the same time! Thanks for taking the time I appreciate it.
@PeoplesCar26 күн бұрын
@@rextilian If your in the UK or possibly a wet state the pipes out the top of the tank are often degraded, on the last van mine literally crumbled in my hands. I ended up replacing sections with copper tubing I made but its not ideal. May need new rubbers can buy them. Make sure you buy a decent fuel filler seal as mine leaked when new, also there are 2 sizes for early and late vans. Best of luck 😊👍
@rextilian25 күн бұрын
@@PeoplesCar Thank you very much for the response. Tips from someone who has been before me is greatly appreciated. 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
@cristianalexborges4520Ай бұрын
Parabéns já vi muito vídeos mas e top demais parabéns a todos vcs rapaziada positivadade sempre 👏👏👏👏👏👏💪🙏🙌❤️
@PeoplesCar29 күн бұрын
@@cristianalexborges4520 Muito obrigado pelas amáveis palavras. O KZfaq não traduz nem permite a cópia de comentários, por isso leva algum tempo para resolver isso. Estarei em Portugal ainda este ano, com um pouco de sorte poderei apanhar alguns dos carros que tem lá, vou levar uma pequena máquina fotográfica só para garantir! Kkkkkk 😊👍
@markgutter8443Ай бұрын
Thanks for that.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@markgutter8443 My pleasure thanks for watching 😊👍
@VrindavanexpressАй бұрын
good job man, thanks for sharing!
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@Vrindavanexpress lol thankyou 😊👍
@robertscott7102Ай бұрын
Nice repair, think I would have put locking nuts up against the long joining nut to stop it loosening off?
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@robertscott7102 Yeah that was my concern too. Thread lock should help. At the Balance bar side there wasn't enough length to put a lock nut there, almost ran out of thread adjusting it, but at the other side an option for sure. Thanks for watching 😊👍
@chuckb6691Ай бұрын
Very good, clear video. Thank you. Chuck in Kentucky USA.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@chuckb6691 Thanks for the kind words 😊👍
@GraemeSimpsonPhotographyАй бұрын
Thank you. Bought a van that didn’t have the lower speeds. This guide was exactly what I needed as I’m not a confident repairer 😂
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@GraemeSimpsonPhotography awesome stuff glad it helped 😊👍
@stephenhornigold3993Ай бұрын
Well done
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@stephenhornigold3993 lol thanks 😊👍
@user-cd9rd7jb2zАй бұрын
So this is great for grabbing when doing / undoing the nut from the opposite side
@user-cd9rd7jb2zАй бұрын
Is there any other effective universal wrench?
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
There is a link in the description to the AM Tech adjustable I use. I have 3 and think are the best. Solid really wide opening jaws that aren't too fat which can be a problem with some and pretty short so good in tighter spacers. 32mm wide jaw are the best imho.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
AMTech ADJUSTABLE WRENCH ebayUK: ebay.us/JTuc93 ebayCOM: ebay.us/TwKyx6 I like the 38mm wide jaw ones 😊👍
@user-cd9rd7jb2zАй бұрын
Perhaps a ratchet is the way to go for those tight spots and in general for dealing with bolts nuts
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
If your lucky enough to own a set then I woukd say yes to sure. As I mention at the end of the vid, this tool is perfect for holding a nut/bolt combo tight when you don't have 2. As a spanner, forget it 😅 Check out the wide jaw 32mm adjustable linked in the video description. This would do the same job better and are super useful and cheap. I have 3! 😅
@user-cd9rd7jb2zАй бұрын
So basically it's not a good tool?
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@user-cd9rd7jb2z depends what you want it for. If you watch till the end if the video I found a good use for it, but in most circumstances, IMHO not really. 😊👍
@user-cd9rd7jb2zАй бұрын
Is black colors or steel better?
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@user-cd9rd7jb2z I like the black one looks wise bugt not used it enough to know if the paint comes off yet 😅👍
@WilliamfeuzАй бұрын
What carburetor would you recommend for a stock single carb 1600?
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@Williamfeuz if you going to do the exhaust too then I had great performance from a pair of Webber ITC 34s, tho pretty much any good set of duals will allow you better air flow and response. If you keeping the rest stock then I'd just roll with the stock solex and get it running nicely as Volkswagen intended. Tx for watching 😊👍
@shanebrainerd1644Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Im new to VW's and i was looking for a video explaining end play
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
Glad I could help, thanks for watching and welcome to the scene 😊👍
@boosTiMonАй бұрын
Greetings my friend! Nice disk brake conversion and with the Porsche Phone Dial wheels that’s classic! 👌🏽
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
Hi bud. Thanks 😊👍 I didn't really like them when bought them, was more about lack of budget on a Fuch hunt, but have since fallen in love with them and wouldn't change now. Cheers for watching 😊👍
@MarkLoves2FlyАй бұрын
If your stock breaks are not locking up at full pedal press, you have a bigger problem.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
Yes I agree. As mentioned in the vid most won't need this and should be able to lock those wheels if working as intended with a fairly stock bug, even on drums up front. Thanks for watching 😊👍
@MarkLoves2FlyАй бұрын
@@PeoplesCar I enjoyed the video.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@MarkLoves2Fly Thankyou 😊👍
@badbug911Ай бұрын
Wow! I will be using 944 steel rear arms on my beetle but with 993 calipers hopefully. I have adapter kit to buy to accomplish this. I also will be running cup2 porsche wheels if I can find them.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
Awesome stuff sounds like a plan! 😊👍 Love the German Porsche Cup look, they used to be so cheap too, getting harder to find for sensible money now, tho can now get repro i believe. I didn't like teledials when bought them as wanted fuch, but were out of budget. Have fallen in love with them now tho. Best of luck and thanks for watching 😊👍
@badbug911Ай бұрын
@@PeoplesCar Yeah the cup2 is getting expensive. I should have bought them years ago when they were cheap, alas, i had other priorities to attend to. I need to find some fast before i can't get the originals again.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@badbug911 if I spot anything locally I'll post back here 😊👍
@badbug911Ай бұрын
@@PeoplesCar Thank you.
@RichPoberАй бұрын
If you aren't already using metal sintered pads, then they might further improve the bite of your front brakes. Organic pads don't have the same level of bite, and they will make the brake system feel like it is spongey.
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
Tbh I don't want any more bite on the front. Ideally the bias valve woukd be fitted and sending more to the rear. May consider some for the rear tho thanks for the hint. Do they go by a specific name? Tx for watching. 😊👍
@deanrobinson3717Ай бұрын
Great technical vid again Al, don’t think I’d be doing that on my bug though
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
I like to try and keep things Interesting, and frustrating for myself 😅. Thanks for the kind words and for watching 👍
@99bristolАй бұрын
They should nominate Romney, oh they did that before
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
Not sure you replied to the correct video. I always though RFKJ speaks a lot of sense 😊👍
@VWFarmАй бұрын
Looks like a great design. Well done
@PeoplesCarАй бұрын
@@VWFarm Tx dude. Was genuinely chuffed how well it worked and way better than thr rotating tumbler I decomissioned. Just cleaned some old tools I found last week, really handy. Tx for watching 😊👍