VW CYLINDER HEAD QUESTIONS ANSWERED

@brettmyzer8303 2 years ago

Thanks for the info. Freaked out when I just got my 1915 heads and the stud holes were drilled into the combustion chamber. Lol

@jacquesfontein714 6 years ago

Thanks for good advice. 1641cc, w110, 40x35 with match port manifolds, twin 44s,melling full flow with extended sump, msd coil & 6AL. experienced something similar now I know the cause and fix.

@Thehoelogdog 6 years ago

Your videos have been a huge help to me. Thanks

@cccvwbug4646 9 years ago

Great video. I just took apart my 1970 enginge and put the paper gaskets because that's what the manual said to do. I guess I will have to go back and take them off now lol.

@bash5552 8 years ago

+1 for the lapping compound. Some old timers use baking soda instead.

@talleddie81 12 years ago

Interesting stuff. Just finished watching the 1600 assembly video and I was wondering the same thing about head gaskets.

@guitarrelic 12 years ago

Even more amazing (to me) that it seals, given that the torque setting is only 18 - 20 pounds. Regards, Brad.

@douro20 6 years ago

Same way on air-cooled aircraft engines and marine diesels with independent cylinder heads. Some will use a copper or steel sealing ring but nothing else.

@gordonmack9948 1 year ago

I have just fitted my jugs, but a bit tight to fit to the engine case, so I used a piece of wood pine, across the top of the jugs and hammer them in, I hope that is fine and won't damage the seal.

@paulhyde4899 6 years ago

Great video I have a question how do you determine which spark plug to use because you have the short I think it's a half inch and then you have the long three-quarter inch and I believe there are different threads 12mm 14mm which plug to use

@carlohiomile 3 years ago

Great video. Should there be any side to side movement when the head is set on the jug. I get about twenty thousands clearance.

@wingnut8466 11 years ago

best videos on vw thanks for posting them

@volksmart1396 7 years ago

Hi Very clear and helpful video thankyou, I have a Q - would you ever use a sealant between the case and the barrel? I'm building my engine for my 67 beetle. All the parts are in good condition.

@ka1dza 5 years ago

How do I clean the valves and the tops of the Pistons after I pull the heads? There are no scratches in the cylinders. Do i need to hone the cylinders? Should I replace the oil rings?

@texastomeh3077 3 years ago

VERY informative video!!! THANX!!!

@TheShadeTreeFixitMan 12 years ago

Can those jugs be machined in a machine shop rather than sanding them with glass?

@jamesb.9155 3 years ago

I should have had my gf's 1970 Squareback engine rebuilt professionally. Even with the new jugs & pistons, rebuilt heads and all the care I took, the fuel injection never liked either one of my rebuild attempts. Glad I (was) driving an old Subaru that ran cooler & quieter and got 40+MPG too!