JBugs - 1600cc Engine Build Series - Part 1 - Short Block

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We've had this video planned for some time and finally got to it, although based on the struggles Sam had while building this engine, perhaps we should have waited a bit longer! Either way, Sam got the engine built after a few mistakes during the build process. Follow along and watch the steps Sam takes, and the mistakes he makes while building this all new, EMPI Unassembled Long Block 1600cc engine.

EMPI's Stock 1600cc Engine Kit comes with everything you'll need to build your own Type 1, 2 or 3 VW long block. The engine kit includes a new aluminum Universal engine case, a 69mm 4140 Chromoly Crankshaft, forged stock connecting rods, a stock camshaft, dual port cylinder heads, chromoly pushrods, solid shaft 1.1:1 rockers with swivel ball adjusters, a 26mm Schadek Oil Pump, chromoly head studs, Mahle Rod Bearings, Silverline Main Bearings, Cam Bearings, a complete Elring Engine Gasket Kit (although ours was missing the sump plate cap nut sealing washers), 12 Volt Flywheel, valve covers and bales, and most all the hardware needed to assembly your new 1600cc VW long block engine.

A few extra pieces will be needed to complete the engine, such as flywheel shims (available in a kit here - https://www.jbugs.com/type-1-1300-160...) but you'll use only 3 pieces to set the crankshaft end play. Also, our engine gasket kit was missing the sump plate cap nut sealing washers, but that is not typical, that was Elring's mistake in packaging the gasket kit.

Intro: 0:00
Parts breakdown: 0:59
Word of advice: 03:35
Parts cleaning: 04:58
Initial crank end play check (with timing gear prep): 06:54
Timing gear installation: 10:19
Connecting rods installation: 13:48
Engine case prep: 17:36
Crankshaft installation: 23:33
Camshaft prep: 28:09
Camshaft installation: 28:28
Case half prep: 28:40
Case half installation: 31:05
Oil pump installation: 35:10
Oil sump plate installation: 36:53

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Parts used in this video:

https://www.jbugs.com/product/98-0470... - Unassembled 1600cc Long Block
https://www.jbugs.com/product/5770.html - 36mm Gland Nut Socket
https://www.jbugs.com/product/5714.html - Distributor Drive Gear Puller
https://www.jbugs.com/product/5015.html - Engine Stand
https://www.jbugs.com/product/5124.html - Gasgacinch

All parts used in this video are available at: http://www.jbugs.com/

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