VW Beetle Wont Shift!! Shift Linkage, Valve Adjustment and Drive!!
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VW Beetle Shift linkage, Valve Adjustment and Drive!.
Hi Everyone! In this 1969 VW Beetle episode, I get to that awful shift linkage, set the valves and finally go for a drive!
Enjoy!
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Hi Everyone! In this 1969 VW Beetle episode, I get to that awful shift linkage, set the valves and finally go for a drive!
Great job on giving tips and how to. Nice to see quality production - no rambling or annoying music , quiet background and good lighting and filming.
Loving that shirt 😍
Yea! :)
Nice to see you here! Heidi
Bravo girls.......👏
The First signs of bad wheel bearings in bugs is higher speed (say 65-75) instability. A lot of the times they wont even be noticeable under 45 until they are *super* shot, so dont worry about not having noticed them tootling around town.
As for the lockout plate, yes, that is the original shape. The upturns on either end are so you can adjust the position of the plate independent of the shifter base.
Lastly, yall seriously have to have the best quality and visibility of any mechanic videos anywhere on CZcams. So clear, you dont block your shots with your body, and you explain where everything is super well. keep up the awesome work.
Thanks so much! Great to hear on the bearings. The owner picked up the car and he told me he could tell on the drive home. Thanks on that lock-out plate. I wondered what was going on with it. I wonder how the tab got so badly bent...
definitely agreed! just wish you'd get your hands on some type 3s 🤪
Hi Franny. I love your videos.
Thanks!
Thank you so much. I am really learning a lot from you. I have a 1968 Beetle which got stuck in the back yard for more than 10 years. Because of your videos, I am planning to restore it again.
Great! Good luck with it :)
Absolutely the best how to videos ever. I'm working on a 72 super beetle and can't believe how professional and through you are. Way past be bedtime but I just could not stop watching.
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it :)
Hi Franny...Pieter here from Johannesburg South Africa...I really love to watch your episodes...you would be a good motor mwchanic technical teacher...just one thing to add...don't forget to replace the dust cover in the front of the tunnel...if that is missibg it will cause a lot of dust to mix with the grease on the shiftrod and pole causing the grease to become sticky....can't wait for the next episode...stay great!!!
Nice video, best I seen on the shift bushing replacement.
Thanks 👍
Oh man! I got a shouty! Here I am 2 years later just finding it! Haha! 15:46
Yep
Good teaching, again. The only thing that made me gulp was the red urethane coupler. Those kind are too hard. They shift really well, but they also transmit too much vibration from the transmission to the shifter. The originals VW couplers had a softer section where the bolt goes through, and they melded in a harder rubber on the outer edges where it contacts the coupler cage.
And, the slit in the shift rod bushing goes to the side. It’s okay to have it on the top, though, because you were correct about not having it on the bottom.
This last: you were lucky when you pushed the rod all the way in, because there are so many metal tubes in the tunnel-but you missed them all.
Good job.
Replacing that front bush and replacing the clutch cable are the jobs I dread the most!
Fitting a Hurst shifter is a fabulous upgrade over stock.
You should put a slick shift in that it cuts down the throws of the stick to about half of what they are
What a fantastic video tutorial thank you 👍👍
I appreciate your video very much. The segment on shift linkage was very helpful. Thank you!!
Great video! You do a wonderful job explaining what you are doing and making sure viewers understand where any pitfalls may lie. Great Job!
Wow! Thanks so much!
These videos have been my saving grace. Just purchased a 71 super beetle convertible that needs a few things. Thank you for taking the time to make these.
So glad they are helpful!
Love how much detail you go into. Thanks
What a great mechanic you are just awesome! Thank you so much for doing a video like that.
Amazing how knowledgeable you are on these things. Definitely subbing
I love te shout out to the duckman :-D Two of my favorite channels connecting.
He is a bit of a nut (in a good way), but a super nice guy and VERY knowledgeable. I'm a fan :)
You are amazing! I love your videos. I just got a 69 bug and I have learned so much from you. I can't thank you enough! You are very thorough and have an amazing skill. I can't wait for the next video!
Wow, thank you! Glad it is helpful :)
Appreciate all your videos. Correct the shift rod is bent from the factory. Definitely replace that front cover that was missing.
I know this an older post but just wanted to thank you for doing such a great job of information about the details of the shifter. I have 70 beetle and was able to repair my shifter that was stuck in reverse thanks to your clear information. Again thank you so much! Definitely a subscribe from me!
Thanks for being thorough with your explanations and the great camera angles down the tunnel. It really helps to see how it all goes together in real life. Keep up the great work!
So glad it was helpful!
What awesome instruction and video! Thanks! You should be in Hollywood due to your cinematic (videographic?) and communications excellence -- and entertainment as well!!.
Awww, thanks so much!
Amazing videos keep up the good work! I just discovered your channel. Easily One of the best diy auto repair channels on youtube. CZcams is doing you a disservice by not showing your videos more!
Please feel free to share our content OUTSIDE of CZcams. One of CZcams's rewards is for your videos bringing people to the CZcams platform. We unfortunately do not get enough sharing on other forums and therefore, our channel remains small. Sorry, way more than you probably expected to hear. Thanks for the feedback. Welcome to our channel. Franny has great FIYs. Heidi
I am restoring my '70 Beetle Sedan. My son and I were working on removing the rear bearings. I got stuck because I was unsure about the roller bearings on the outside and the ball bearings on the inside. CZcams suggested your video and after some hesitation I watched and I am in love with your work. You are clean in your delivery and clean in your work. I love to be able to let my son watch with me without fear of language and suggestive themes etc. Thank you for your time in making the videos. It is much appreciated. While I am truly only interested in the VW I actually have enjoyed watching a few of the other videos as well. Great stuff and thanks once again!
Thank you for watching and the kind words. Please let us know why you say you hesitated? We would really like to know why you did. We want to remove that. Please help us.
@@HeidiandFranny I only hesitate because I don't particularly like CZcams's algorithm. If I watch a video CZcams will continue to recommend similar videos and/or videos from the that particular channel. Sometimes, I would just like to watch a video because it seemed interesting enough as a one-time thing. The algorithm won't let you do that. Conversely, of all the car maintenance videos I have watched/searched for to get maintenance help, why has your channel never shown up? I hope this helps.
@@flat4ification Thanks again! That is very helpful. That algorithm... YT has engineered it to do exactly as you mentioned. It works great for them but it favors the mega channels. Well, thanks again for giving us a watch. We really appreciate it!
Good work. I was here saying, adjust it to the neutral position straight up and down. I'm sure you heard me....??
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Got a ride in Lemon Drop!
Another great tutorial and lesson in patience! =)
Excellent internal lighting, when you installed the bushing😎👍
Thanks 👍
Love it, can’t wait to see more! Also more Porsche!!! Thanks Franny
I just found your channel and I have to say that you make the absolute best VW videos I have seen. Thank you and keep up the great work!
I just had the transmission flushed on my BMW and new oil in the differential as well. Interesting to see that rod is bend instead of straight. Also I never knew what that round opening in the front was for. Always good to learn :)
Yikes - that old VW is full of surprises! I’ve always thought the round plate under the bumper bar was so that you had a way to open the trunk if the release cable snapped. Who would have thought it was to remove the shift rod...? :)
I know the round plates just in front of the rear wheels on 356 and 911 is for the rear torsion bars so maybe I should have guessed? ;)
Same as on a Type 14 Karmann Ghia.
Thanks for the info on the shift linkage. I acquired a pretty ‘64 Bug last year with sloppy shifting. My garage here in TX is going to order new bushings and he is aware of the access from the front. My 3rd gear position is almost under the dash. My steering was really sloppy as well, which is dangerous. He put it on the lift and wiggled the passenger front wheel and found a loose wheel bearing. He tightened that up and it really helped the steering slop. Flash Drive Motors, outside of Austin, did an electric conversion on it. With about 4X stock torque and 3X stock HP, it’s a rocket. We added A/C (it’s TX), front disc brakes, seat heaters, coil over shocks, back up switch and LED headlights.
Learning! I got my bug running!
That's great! Congrats! Such a fun car :)
I had a 1958 convertible in college I turned it over doing about 40 slid it on its side for a bit another fellow came by we put it back on its wheels I changed the rear tire and off I went.
Much appreciated your VW videos as I did the restoration on my '70 Bug and your continuing videos.
@Heidi and Franny's Garage I loved the shout out to @DuckmanCycles and VW Garage. Talk about a close knit community!
He is just the nicest guy! I needed some advice and he was so nice to respond! Great sense of humor too :)
Great episode 👏 👌
Enjoyed all the videos and learned alot!!! Thank you! !
Great job!
YAAAAAAY!!!!! Hiiii Lemondrop! Kev Kev missed you! haha
You bet!
Youre the best!!! Thank you for all you do.
Perfect video as usual!!
As always great video's you give me more confidence to work on my own vw bug thanks
You can totally do it!
Wow, You Rock... 👍👍👍👍👍
(I've said it before and I'll say it again) You make it seem so easy... 😊
I have 2 Buggies (64 and 74), after watching your Videos I get motivated to put my hands on my Buggies... 😊🚙😊🚕😊
You're awesome. " quick like a bunny".
That was weird. Those holes through the front just to remove the shift rod. VWs were kind of ingenious cars. Used to love them. You could cruse at 70 and they felt very stable.
I guess they are enclosed at the bottom so you cannot get at them from underneath.
I had a 1963 Pontiac tempest with a 326 motor and a transaxle. It had a shift rod just like the Beetle rod with that cup and had a bushing in a bracket to hold the shift up. I bought the car in 71 if I remember right and I loved it. I think that bushing was a two piece so you could replace it by just removing the bracket. That rod was in the open underneath. Well it broke and I could not get one anywhere. Of course you could not shift it from inside so after it broke on the road I got under the car and put it in 2nd gear, only had 3, and drove it like that till I got rid of it.
It had a torque tube with the clutch in the front and I was told it had a flexible drive
shaft.
I wonder if that VW bushing would have fit that.
Oh, oh....those red urethane parts are not good. I would at least replace the pads in the rear shift coupler with rubber OEM if possible. You are doing the right thing; now it’s time to examine the nylon bushing that sits in the tunnel by the shifter. Great time to clean out the shift rod completely and grease it. Sometimes after installing the bushing it will be a little stiff but it loosens up; an especially hard area to clear while installing the rod back in the car is back behind the emergency brake assembly. There is a bunch of tubes for the heater cables and emergency brake cables that criss cross back there and sometimes make it hard to slide the rod in that area. From what I read the bushing is installed with the gap facing the driver sideways. Not sure of the reason. You are absolutely doing the right thing by installing a vacuum advance distributor like it came from the factory. The car will run a little cooler be a little more fuel efficient and the response off idle will be crisper. If possible put in a Pertronix electronic module inside. The quality of points and condensers for these cars has gotten so sketchy that it makes sense for trouble free operation.
The owner has a new coupler on order so that is why I just re-installed the original. Seems to be working ok for now, but great to know there is something better. Thanks on the orientation of the cut in the bushing. I wonder why sideways facing the driver... Oh, the distributor made all the difference. I thought it would! and bonus - it came with an electronic points module. That install is coming up and was really straight forward. The muffler... Now that is a different story!
That thing that was hanging down, 20 minutes into the video. Was your gas line! Definitely try not to hit that😉
Franny, your instructional videos are awesome and truly appreciated.
Brilliant episode congratulations Franny just amazing work :)
Thanks so much!
You are a great advert for females to enjoy being a vehicle engineer.
The very first thing I did to my Beetle when I got it was to replace that shift coupler. Pretty amazing that VW engineered in those access ports to remove the rod!
Two things I noticed....at 5:07, is that a crack in the cylinder head near the #4 intake port? Second, the chassis number would seem to indicate that this Beetle was built during the first week of 1969 production.
Thanks for the head's up! I think that is a line of sealant. There is a lot of it in there. Sure does look like a crack though!
Thanks for the production date. I'll pass that along :)
Great videos, very helpful. Thanks
Very timely video. I have to change the bushing and coupler on my Super this week. The shift lever is all over the place and have to hunt the gears. Supers are a little different with no access holes.
Absolutely fantastic explanation. Thank you for taking the time!
I don't see it in the comments, but the tube in the shift tunnel is the gas line.
I love your videos and that’s a good thing.
Great tutorial. Thanks. I like the way you figure things out.
Thanks!
I love your video’s, great content & really easy to follow. Thank you 😊
Great job Franny! I never had to do anything with the shift rod or linkage in either of my Beetles, but the cover that was missing on that one was intact on both of mine. I think water and dirt did a lot of damage in there, along with age. Also, my Beetles were not nearly this old when I had them some 30 years ago, so they might need that work today.
Yeah, that plate looks really important ;)
Right on again for being so cool and sharing your technique and knowledge!
Thank you! I'm doing a 1973 Super shift bushing replacement, and in the 73 you don't have to pull the shift rod out of the car. Matter of fact that's a real nightmare if you had to pull it. There are no accesses in the 73 super at the front of the car. You push the rod forward until it clears the bushing location, install the new bush, and then push the rod back through the bush. My beetle is a 6/73, so YMMV. There were some serious changes made half-year on the 73 Super such as strut sizing, brake master clocking, and soft brake line length. And probably some more stuff.
10 years ago nobody seemed to know about the mid-year changes on the 73. I bought more wrong parts than correct parts. Now most of the suppliers know better. If they want your VIN or assembly date it's because they need to know.
That bug is so darn clean on the underside!!! Looks like it was just in for the first service from new purchase.
Another great video! What I thought would have been a nightmare with that shift linkage got turned into a dream!
That was very fun and satisfying, but this video voyeurism is very exhausting!
lol!
Hello Heidi and Franny, excellent video. It inspired my to go lift up the back seat of our '68 convertible and check the shift coupler. Thankfully it's in good shape!
Wish you were my next door neighbor Fran! Will replace bushing and adjust lockout plate on my 79. Your how-to videos are just awesome.
Thanks!
Another great and informative video. Having done this on our 67 Bug, I wish I had seen this video before. It took me a while to figure out the little tricks and tips you showed. I love your garage with the lift and the cars in it.
The bushing replacement was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. When I did it no good videos where available, it was complete pain to do. I did not take the whole shift rod out though
Very nice video shifting rod adjustment. I have to try this on mine.
❤️ miss lemondrop!!
I have a Speedster replica based on a 69 Beetle chassis, I have had a very difficult shift for quite a while, but following this video inspired me to lubricate the shift rod, I was punching the air this afternoon as I was able to use the gear lever much easier now its freed up and lubricated, thak you so much!
Oh, that's great! Congrats!
I just came across your youtube channel and wanted to let you know I grew up in Lansdale, PA and there was a man from Germany who opened up a foreign car repair shop just behind our house. I would say around 1964. I was born in 1952. When I was in my early teens, I started to do things around the shop like park cars and change oil and grease from ends and check the batteries and fill then if need be. I eventually worked there full time. Anton, who owned the shop was trained in the VW factory. Our primary work was VW bugs, fastback, square backs, buses, karman ghia's and the thing. I also was trained out in Salt Lake City on CIS fuel injection with VW, Audi and Porsche trains school. In ogden, Utah I worked in a VW, Porsche and Audi dealership. I also worked in Warrington, PA at a VW dealership. If you ever need to pick my brain, drop me a line. Looking forward to viewing your videos and commenting if I feel it is needed.
Thanks!
Fantastic video as always ! 👍
I love your videos! I love your lift! And I'm new to the buggy world and I didn't know about the pump bottle with oil 🤦
So I'm definitely going to purchase one.
Thank you!!
Great job! Precisely demonstrated.
Hey, just bought a real nice 72 dune buggy and been watching your videos n you are awsome.
Congrats on your new Buggy!
Great video. Cool shirt 👍
Hello Franny!! This a great vídeo, I did this work in My 1964 beetle, it was very hard, but finally the shift shaft Is Ok, Best regards!!
Great vid..👍🏼🇬🇧 got the same job to do with the shift rod. I’ve done it before in about 1996.😬
Great job
Really interesting
Awesome! Hello from Brazil!!!
Hello there!
Timely, informative, well done. BTW, my buggy's shift rod has a bend as well. A previous owner had installed the shift plate upside down, not sure why, it worked, sort of
lol! It would be easy to mess that up.
Very thorough 👍
You are so awsome love watching every thing you do i can do valves now thank you so much i. Have a skat drag fast shifter i need to play with it likes to grind 2nd from 3rd or 4thmy griend tappes the reverse plate i can snug it up ill get its way to cool for me to go back to stock have a great day 🙂
fantastic video! thank you!
Excellent
"That shift linkage... we gotta work on that... " hahaha i.e. it's really bad - great video as always
Muchas felicidades, me gustan mucho tus videos explicas perfectamente todos los procedimientos sigue compartiendo tus conocimientos con nosotros gracias!!!
Gracias.
Another great production. Absolutely fabulous editing and sound. The lighting for each scene is amazing. Hope you are able to work on Miss Eva soon, my 55’ 356 coupe has some similar steering problems. Do you have the ZF steering box in Miss Eva?
Eva is getting a bit jealous. She needs brakes and the steering bushing is very stiff. Yes she does have a ZF steering box. I can't remember if that was an "A" thing or a "T2" thing. Steering is usually quite good and light. We need to sort that...
Very good!
great video thanks
Great video. I have replaced so many of these bushings and old grease does get sticky. There are so many techniques to removing the rod. You did a great job! I am not a fan of the polyurethane shifter coupler. Too many have broken on me. Duckman is a great guy to talk to.
Thanks! That old bushing sure changed color... Even clean it felt sticky. There has to be something better out there. Duckman sure is a character! But a really nice guy :)
Heidi and Franny's Garage there was a company called evo4unow that had bronze bushing which used some type of c-clip to hold it in place. I think you would lose the noise dampening that a nylon bushing would provide.
@@FixinBugsNStuff - I Googled the evo4unow since I am interested with the bronze bushing but it shows below;
It looks like there aren't many great matches for your search
@@rubenbalagtas8915 here is the link: www.ev4unow.com/VWShiftRodBushing.html
Hello from the Netherlands!
Have you ever done an episode showing how to adjust the shift linkage on a Porsche 356B?