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September 9, 2022
Zalex Bench STAND Engine Starter Ring Adapter Kit – FULL RING – HALF RING

Looking to bench test your classic VW engine? Maybe you have a fresh rebuild or you are just looking to start an old engine that has been sitting a while, well check out the ZALEX INDUSTRIES starter ring kits.

Tags: 356,bench start,bench testing,Engine Rebuild,engine starting,vw bug engine,zalex industries,zalex starter ring

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February 16, 2018
Classic VW BuGs 1970 Convertible Beetle Restoration Project Body Down Engine ReBuild

In this short video, we continue onward with our 1970 VW Beetle Convertible Project. This video shows body down on newly restored chassis, and we start the 1600sp Engine Rebuild.

Tags: 1970 Beetle,1970 Bug,1970 Convertible,1970 Project,1970 VW,Body Down,Engine Rebuild

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March 3, 2017
Classic VW BuGs Steam Power Wash Blasting a Vintage VW Motor Engine Block

Just a short video showing us using our steam power washer to blast a VW motor to get it clean from grime or gunk.

Tags: Engine Rebuild,power washing,steam cleaning,steam power washing,Vw Beetle Engine,VW Beetle Motor,vw motor

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February 23, 2017
Classic VW BuGs 36hp Beetle Motor Engine Restoration Build Teaser

This is just a short teaser to get you hyped on my new upcoming series, a 1954 Oval Window Beetle 36hp Engine Build.

Tags: 36hp,36hp Engine,36hp Engine Build,36hp motor build,beetle motor,Engine Rebuild

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August 10, 2012
Classic VW bugs Newsletter: TerryVille CT Convoy, Fall Foliage Beetle Cruise, Selling Engine Tar Boards

Here is what I have in store for you this week;

1. The CT Terryville Bug-A-Fair is this Sunday, join our convoy to the show!
2. Our 2nd Fall Foliage date is stamped in, mark your calendars
3. Selling engine tar boards
4. Tip! Prepping your engine case before rebuild

Tags: Aircooled vw show,Bug A Fair,Engine Prep,Engine Rebuild,Engine Tar Boards,Fall Cruise 2012,Fall Foliage Cruise 2012,Terryville CT,Vintage Beetle Show

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September 16, 2010
Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Start Rebuilt Engine on Floor Bench or Stand

In this short tip I show you how to start your Classic VW Beetle Bug Engine on the table, floor or stand. Here is what happens when a motor is just rebuilt and you start it for the very 1st time. Sometimes it is not so pretty.

Tags: 1200,1600,36hp,bench test motor,bug motor,Engine Rebuild,engine start,motor rebuild,motor start,vw beetle engine start,vw beetle motor start,vw motor,vw motor start

Categories: VW Restoration Tips

Classic VW Bugs Topic: Engine Rebuild