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Rebuild engine 1775cc (new case) and core deposit
Type-1 engine 1775cc
Useful information from Paruzzi magazine and from our YouTube channel :
Engine overhaul - video 13 replacing the crank seal During a complete engine overhaul, you will need to replace the crank seal. But replacement may also be necessary, when you discover an oil leak behind the flywheel, which will impair the operation of the clutch. We show in this video how to disassemble and reassemble the crank seal.
cylinder head specifications One of the most heavily loaded parts in the air-cooled VW engine is undoubtedly the cylinder head. Especially the valves, valve guides and valve seats have to endure a lot because of the high temperatures, the temperature differences and the mechanical load in an air-cooled engine.
oil consumption Oil leaks are easy to rectify, sometimes even without having to remove the motor. We have saved the more difficult cases for this article, so we did not call this "oil leaks part 2" but "oil consumption". The distinction between the two is sometimes difficult to make, hopefully the information that follows will bring clarity.
remove a threaded stud While working on old-timers, you may come across a situation where you think "how can I solve that?". In my case, I was looking for a solution to loosen a stuck threaded rod, without damaging it.
Engine diagnostics - video 03 pushrods In video fourteen of our series on engine overhaul, we disassembled and reassembled the rocker arms and pushrods. In this video, we will inspect the pushrods. The result of this diagnosis, will tell us if we can reinsert the pushrods, or if we need to replace them.
Engine overhaul - video 11 the clutch To disassemble the flywheel, you will need to loosen the gland nut, we discuss that in video 12. But first you will need to disassemble the clutch. You can do that when the engine is on the workbench, or hanging from an engine mount. In this video we show various techniques and tools to disassemble the clutch of your Type 1 Volkswagen engine without damage.
Engine overhaul - video 03 the workshop We show in this video what the possibilities are to work on your VW engine. If you plan to overhaul several engines, then buying a professional engine stand is recommended. If you only want to overhaul the engine of your own classic Volkswagen, then buying special tools is not cost effective. We will show all options.
Engine overhaul - video 14 rockers and pushrods In this video we will show how to disassemble and reassemble the rocker arms and pushrods. We will discuss the diagnosis of the rockers and pushrods in our other video series, which deals with engine diagnosis. How to adjust the rockers, an action also known as shimming, can be seen in our video series on engine adjustment.
replace a thread When you are working on your VW, you will encounter this problem at some point; a bolt of the crankcase cover doesn't really turn in the thread in the crankcase anymore. The more you try, the worse it gets. There is too little tension between the crankcase cover and crankcase, with oil leakage as a result.
Engine overhaul - video 15 disassemble cylinder heads In this video, we will show how to disassemble the cylinder heads of a VW Type 1 engine, and what challenges you may face.