I've done a thing!

"Big Bubba Ray" (eganward01) 01/24/2014 at 10:13 • Filed to: Baja Bug

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So I've been needing to pull the heads from my Baja Bug for about a week because I've got a stuck valve in one of my cylinders. I spent a few days earlier this week after work and class getting some parts stripped off the engine so I could pull it. I did my first successful engine pull last night and I'm quite proud! Admittedly it was an easy pull because it's a Bug and there are only four bolts that must be disconnected for removal. It all went very smoothly and this afternoon when I get home from work I'm going to start stripping the engine down more to get the heads off and inspected. Wish me luck! I hope I can get it all back together properly!

Nibbles > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 10:14

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Pics and write-up plx

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 10:15

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Performance parts?

Big Bubba Ray > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/24/2014 at 10:18

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No performance parts yet, on a tight budget! Just need to get the valves fixed and my cylinder too if it's messed up. While the engine is out I might throw a better clutch in for the hell of it.

Big Bubba Ray > Nibbles 01/24/2014 at 10:19

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Didn't take pics unfortunately. Cause it was my first time I had to focus all my attention on the engine and what goes where. Every wire is extremely well labeled so it should piece back together easily!

Nibbles > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 10:20

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Pics and write-up of the rest of the work plx?

Big Bubba Ray > Nibbles 01/24/2014 at 10:27

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I can definitely do that. Coming soon!

pdx107 > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 10:51

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That was my mistake when I tore apart my bus. Then again half the wires weren't connected in the first place

Big Bubba Ray > pdx107 01/24/2014 at 11:10

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Haha ya I made sure every wire is well labeled. I might have even gone over the top with labeling but I'll err on the side of caution! I marked connections with colored tape so it should be easy to get back in working order.

CPT Speedbump > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 11:11

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I seem to remember my engine only has three bolts because one broke...orrrr maybe I'm confusing it for my back bumper..or maybe both... I'm not sure, both the back bumper and the engine in a beetle have 4 bolts, lol

Big Bubba Ray > CPT Speedbump 01/24/2014 at 11:18

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Yep it's only 4 bolts that connect to the bell housing! I spent all yesterday researching exactly how to get the engine out because I was nervous, but it was far easier than I expected. It was my first time doing it and I finished in about an hour. Not too shabby if you ask me!

pdx107 > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 11:27

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I wish I did that. I have electrical problems like mad since I replaced the clutch on the bus.... battery keeps draining, no idea why

Big Bubba Ray > pdx107 01/24/2014 at 11:39

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Do you think your generator could have crapped out?

pdx107 > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 11:44

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Doesn't have one. And I replaced the alt and the voltage regulator

CPT Speedbump > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 12:22

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Not to bad at all, alot easier without the entire body there seeing as I can see yours doesn't have it, on my 65', we had to lift the car up and slide the engine under...and our jack at the time didn't go nearly high enough, soo, bit of a headache. What size is the motor? Mine never had one so never experienced taking one out, did shove a heavily cammed dual port 1641 in it though.

Big Bubba Ray > CPT Speedbump 01/24/2014 at 12:44

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Ya the Baja is really easy to slide the motor out because of there being no rear bumper. I popped the engine guard off and that was it! I've got the 1600 in there right now. Hoping to get some better heads and cams in the future!

CPT Speedbump > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 12:46

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Nice, I'm hoping to eveennttually build my 350Z into a drift orrr auto X car, then build the beetle into a dragster..bigger motor, turbo possibly, lol, for now its my winter car though, doesn't even have dual carbs on it (but it needs them with the cam it has, but carbs are expensiveee)

Frank Grimes > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2014 at 21:59

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Looks like you could have done that job without pulling the motor.

Big Bubba Ray > Frank Grimes 01/24/2014 at 23:23

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Maybe could have, but this was a great learning experience and it was fun tearing the engine out of there! I got the head pulled just a bit ago and I'll be doing a short write up about it tomorrow.