Way too much is depending on oil pressure to simply "HOPE" that spring tension is good enough. Some say, "You don't want it to be too much, you don't want it to be too little." What does this mean when you are trying to control oil pressure at RPM and idle? There is a spring tension specification in the Volkswagen manual under the Engine section, page 35 for Type 1 and page 30 for Type 2. Installing each of these springs should never be guess work. There is a lot of spring tension variation even among new springs. Spring tension is measured when the spring is compressed to the specified loaded length. To do this will require a scale on the drill press table. Set the depth control on the drill press to the specified spring loaded length above the scale surface. Compress the spring to the loaded length then observe and record the scale force. Install springs to your liking then observe their performance. Swap them out as necessary to adjust for desired performance. Read my technical paper titled "Measuring Oil Pressure & Oil Cooler Bypass Spring Tension" on the subject published on The Samba under Technical, Miscellaneous.
@could_try_harderКүн бұрын
You should make a video.....
@mothusimapalentwa907619 күн бұрын
How can oil housing fixed because it seems like it is stripped the time i screw oil filter back because my oil filter is leaking and i changed it twice but still leaking?
@could_try_harder19 күн бұрын
I'd be surprised if the thread on the engine is stripped. The oil filters are fairly soft metal and are only supposed to be 'hand tight'. The oil filter seal is made by the large rubber ring around the outer part of the mating surface. Sometimes these stick to the engine and you end up with two. This could feel like it is not tightening properly as there is more rubber to compress. And likely would not seal, leading to the filter leaking. Pull the oil filter back off, and inspect the mating surface for the old o ring material. Don't forget to top up the oil in case you lose some whole doing this.
@mothusimapalentwa907618 күн бұрын
I am also surprised because I used a hand to tight it not a tool. But I will remove it and double check
@omega3litreАй бұрын
😊 didn’t we do well
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
Complete legends!
@adamoo88Ай бұрын
Awesome video, keep it up! 👌🏻
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
Thanks Adam! More soon
@PoundNetTexasАй бұрын
I need to do this for my 72 bus. I see you welded the top, around the vent, and the pillars. What about the bottom. What welding did you do at the bottom?
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
I did the bottom of both a pillars. You can buy those repair panels and they are thicker steel as you would expect. So easier welding ;)
@yusufunlu3530Ай бұрын
Hi. Can gearbox lubricant viscosity cause sticky or not spreading clutch plate ? I have brand new pressure plate/shoes and throw out bearing but it is still slipping after turbo kickes in. Also finger has no problem :)
@yusufunlu3530Ай бұрын
Or maybe overfilled lubricant ?
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
I'd say it's very unlikely, is the clutch standard? If so you should probably upgrade if you have a turbo!
@yusufunlu3530Ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder I have original turbo, my car is 1.6 GTD from '84. I installed oem Sachs clutch set and i can't figured out what is the problem.
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
@@yusufunlu3530 some people try to fill the gear ox through the inspection hole on top. That could cause clutch slip 😉
@yusufunlu3530Ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder Do you mean speedometer wire hole ?
@samschmitz3775Ай бұрын
Thanks for documenting this, very useful. What wheels do you have on there? Interested in getting some. I have the original chrome-capped and rimmed ones and I’m not a fan of the look.
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
Hello Sam thanks for watching and commenting. The car came with BBS RA alloys (14 inch diameter). They were marked up as BMW. So probably from an E30 3 series. Hope that helps you out
@adamoo88Ай бұрын
Another great and informative video and outstanding work you have done! Good luck with new project
@could_try_harderАй бұрын
Thanks that means a lot
@PaxDahlberg2 ай бұрын
Where did you buy the repair panels?
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. I bought panels from www.justkampers.co.uk www.alanhschofield.com and www.heritagepartscentre.com i also got the funky green front panel from custom and commercial
@PaxDahlbergАй бұрын
Thanks!
@SibodKent2 ай бұрын
Looks a lot more challenging than the Captur, but will be rooting for you on the journey back to working order!
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
It's more than we've attempted before so i appreciate the good wishes!! 🙏
@Costas-si1fc2 ай бұрын
Hi Great work. Where did you get the front panel from and are you happy with its quality?
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for the comment. In this case it was from heritage vw. A klokkenholm panel. It fitted really well.
@ozkan.baris.2 ай бұрын
Hello, in my 1974 model 1303 car, after the engine has warmed up enough, the oil pressure light on the display comes on at low revs, and goes off again at high revs. There is no such error when the engine is cold. Do you think the reason is the oil I use? sensor error? Is the oil pump faulty? Also, which oil do you recommend I use for this car? Greetings from Turkey :)
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
If the actual oil pressure is low, then you most likely have a problem with the oil pump or the pickup tube. If the actual oil pressure is good, then you have a faulty oil pressure sensor and it will need to be replaced
@ozkan.baris.2 ай бұрын
thank you, i will try
@leeverink322 ай бұрын
wy did u not remove the hood pump? The painters sertainly did not!
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
Oil and the paint process don't mix. This wasn't a "restore to factory" project as you can see from the colour choice. Thanks for your comment.
@leeverink322 ай бұрын
Thats normal for an old roof. The rear window frame always rots out because youstaple the cloth to a plastic frame thats imbedded in the metal frame a little water moisture can collect in that edge and rust will come trugh. NOT true there is a tention cable in the side that together with a spring holds the side straight when the string breaks the tention is gone and wont hold the side in plase and it creaps up. The first roof was called sonneland i believe that was the brand. it was always a cloth and the line in the rroof hes poibnting out is stiching from factory (Witch u can still get) The PVC roof never was factory so this one had already had a roof replacement in the past. I lube the roof once a year liberally BUT NOT WITH WD 40 use a silicone based lube it takes way longer for it to dry out and is better for the plastic bushings.
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your take on the process. It sounds like you have some experience too.
@monchy252 ай бұрын
Go many psi is the right psi?? And how do you know the gage is accurate?
@could_try_harder2 ай бұрын
You can see ours is decent in the video. Oil bypass operates at around 6 bar I understand.
@ch0colatbeatz3 ай бұрын
Hi, do you only lift the car at the rear? Isn't it counterproductive if the car is high at the back and low at the front? As hardly all the oil will run out like that? Thanks for any tips!
@could_try_harder3 ай бұрын
I hear you but the drain point in the oil tank means that's not really an issue. Also you never get all the oil out anyway given that the coolers are at the front. Thanks for the comment!
@thomaskappen13423 ай бұрын
Urdeutsches Auto! Dann erwarte ich das in Deutsch erklärt wird!
@could_try_harder3 ай бұрын
Danke fürs Zuschauen
@maverick41773 ай бұрын
Yehaw 🤠 this could have been so much more like OE with some better materials, like ply, and re using the original cleaned carpet off the original shelf
@could_try_harder3 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment.
@jonsanderson25833 ай бұрын
it hit a blade of grass ?
@could_try_harder3 ай бұрын
It's actually really well put together. Nothing like the Peugeot's of the 80s with their selection box plastic trim!!
@tomcallaghan46644 ай бұрын
My guess is they hit a Kangaroo. All the tell tale signs are there
@could_try_harder4 ай бұрын
I WISH that were the case!! They carry more heft than a deer though. Complete write off for sure!!!
@SibodKent4 ай бұрын
Friend of mine lived in Norway. You have to deal with Moose there (and he’s managed to survive hitting one! That would have done the job. But deer is probably the most likely culprit.
@treacleb41493 ай бұрын
I also reckon a deer, Simon moose are huge that's scary 😂, @tomcallaghan4664 kangaroos must make a right mess. We we where saying at least captur hasn't got those firing caps which push the bonnet up, they can be a nightmare to fix then. This one looks pretty straightforward, so fingers crossed.
@LeapOfFaith1214 ай бұрын
How much space did you need for that ramp? Cheers.
@could_try_harder4 ай бұрын
How do you mean? Width or height?
@LeapOfFaith1214 ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder both please.
@could_try_harder4 ай бұрын
287 cm wide X 204 cm high. That's the actual ramp dimensions. I have more space than that of course.
@terrywareham12785 ай бұрын
I’m looking for a cabriolet what would you expect to pay for a new hood purchase and install , round figures as I’m in Canada, thanks
@could_try_harder5 ай бұрын
Hi Terry sorry I've no idea what you could expect to pay Canada. But i reckon on £1500 to £2000 in the UK. Depending on the state of your hood, frame and material options
@terrywareham12785 ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder thanks that’s all I wanted a gauge assuming 8-12 hrs of work,
@chortlemk14 ай бұрын
It’s so hard to gauge as to what would be needed until it’s stripped down. I’ve done these cars where they just only need a top. Others there’s rot on the top frame header. So new metal has to be welded in. Rotten rear window frames. Worse is usually where an old top is left in it holds the wet and rusts the frame. Failure to maintain or replace when it needs to be because it’s a big ticket item is a false economy as at least some point the job will need to be done properly and will cost even more , worse when it’s a new owner left with the bill on top of buying the car. It’s worth watching the strip down video if you haven’t already.
@derekcorreia96925 ай бұрын
Nice work looks good 🤙
@terrywareham12785 ай бұрын
The oil change video was basic, but some people need that, good work
@treacleb41495 ай бұрын
Hey Dave, I look a bit miserable lol 😂, I don't know much about the mechanics of it but it's gonna make a big difference to our garage 😅
@reddave86285 ай бұрын
Needed Rachel giving a running commentary of the build up 😂😂
@gordonpeter86546 ай бұрын
nice job What suspension do you have? My ride on coil overs is hard ,especially on my old bones😂
@OldRaver6 ай бұрын
‘Spoiler: I can’t’ had me rofl 😂
@could_try_harder6 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 of course I can laugh about it now.....
@Bigbluevwvan6 ай бұрын
nice work
@sale66666 ай бұрын
Do you remeber the tickness and widenes of spounge installed on front and back of top ?
@could_try_harder6 ай бұрын
Carl provided all the materials so I don't know the exact dimensions, but looking the video it looks to be about 3" wide and about 1/4" thick
@mp--3490--7 ай бұрын
Good luck with rest of the build. I thought you were setting up to say..'engine swap'. How much experience do you have with welding btw? Keep up the good work!
@gersgolfs72097 ай бұрын
Great job by mr chordle and yourself in the roof . He is full of information and man does he know how to fit a roof paint colour looks amazing 👍🏻Thanks for sharing it with us. But do I have to go back to spec savers again . I can’t see episode two? Thanks again
@could_try_harder7 ай бұрын
Lol good spot! 1. You are correct B. I'm not changing it now In conclusion, thanks for the kind comments.
@gersgolfs72097 ай бұрын
No worries thanks a lot for sharing video nonetheless 👍🏻
@phillhodges52378 ай бұрын
Told you 😎👍
@could_try_harder8 ай бұрын
Looks like I need 0.2mm. honing setup on the way. Let's see if that works
@simbob3218 ай бұрын
golf mk4 1.8t 20v swap
@could_try_harder8 ай бұрын
Been there, done that!
@simbob3218 ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder vr6?
@could_try_harder8 ай бұрын
@@simbob321 got one for sale? Lol
@estavan24108 ай бұрын
Hi can I have a link to the suspension
@could_try_harder8 ай бұрын
www.stanceduk.com there you go.
@mcjjordan9 ай бұрын
Glad im not the only one who finds everything breaks
@could_try_harder9 ай бұрын
You are not alone mate!
@mrkamilsuper19 ай бұрын
Be carefull when you cut the material to dont scratch the paint of the frame because it can get rusty in the future.
@skinnyGra9 ай бұрын
Great stuff.Thanks for helping the Mk1 group.Sure Knows his Onions!
@wynhughes90729 ай бұрын
Should have held the heads of those bolts and undone the nuts. Those bolts adjust the camber its an eliptical bolt that should have been indexed with suspension bracket. So when you reinstal, the camber is in the right position so you don't have to have a wheel alignment carried out.
@could_try_harder9 ай бұрын
I was actually undoing the nut. Not the head of the camber bolt. It was just that rusty. I suspect.a new bolt would have been required at any rate as it was quite pitted. Thanks for the comment and watching!
@stephenboyle319510 ай бұрын
Hi there, i need my hood replacing, i have the top, not the lining, how much do yous charge, Regards. Sb.
@could_try_harder10 ай бұрын
Hi Stephen, as you can see from the video it's Carl that does the hoods. His details are in the. Description so you can get a hold of him for a quote. All the best. Neil
@deansundquist960110 ай бұрын
Buy that man a new drill, deserves something better than ol wobbly. Looks nice 👍
@treacleb414910 ай бұрын
So much advice from our friends to do this before we put the gearbox and engine back in. So worth the time and now we know it's done 👍👍👍
@treacleb414910 ай бұрын
This is so interesting the techniques used to putting a new hood on the car
@LeapOfFaith12110 ай бұрын
How much did the new hood cost?
@could_try_harder10 ай бұрын
@@LeapOfFaith121 I'm waiting for Carl to get another free slot. I may well do the clutch and release bearing in the meantime while we're waiting. 👍🏻 thanks again for the comments
@could_try_harder4 ай бұрын
@@LeapOfFaith121 part 2 is up in case you were still waiting
@reddave862810 ай бұрын
Never mind messing with bloody VW,s you wanna get the weed killer out 😂😂
@could_try_harder10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up.
@LeapOfFaith12111 ай бұрын
Hi awesome video. Where is part 2 I can't seem to find it? Many thanks.
@kulkalirai39714 ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder did you ever upload part 2?
@could_try_harder4 ай бұрын
Yes! It was mislabelled as part 3 finale but I've fixed that now. Cheers
@brandenchetty252511 ай бұрын
Will the shaft have a little play after installing?
@could_try_harder11 ай бұрын
Not really...
@brandenchetty252510 ай бұрын
@@could_try_harder Mine has play.. should i tighten the dog nut?
@chrisjarmain11 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I will be doing this work, possibly later in the year. Im just on the front wheel arch tubs and wheel arches themselves. Just replaced the front valance inner, middle, and outer. Plus, chassis member replacements. How do you remove the roof. I have a doormobile the same. Are they much faff/ work?
@could_try_harder11 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, the original dormobile pop top on Berty was affixed to the metal roof with self drilling screws. These were easy to round out. I ended up undoing the bracket from the cap itself. Lifting and supporting the cap on blue roll rolls and the. Working on where the brackets are attached to the roof. It's in part 1 of the video. I made reinforcing plates for the inside of the cap. Thanks again for the kind comments and good luck!