Project Vespa Part 1 - Engine Teardown and Removal
OLD GUY FUN garage
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Before I get into the full rebuild, I'm tearing down and removing the engine from my 45-year-old Vespa after I made the expensive mistake of running it too lean and completely seizing the motor.
In Project Vespa Part 1, you'll see the full Vespa engine teardown, engine removal, and the beginning of a complete 2-stroke engine rebuild, as I uncover worn bearings, a damaged piston and cylinder, a failing cruciform, mystery performance parts, and years of grime from this high-mileage Italian scooter.
The plan is to rebuild the entire engine with new bearings, seals, gearbox components, and a 177cc big bore kit to create a faster, more reliable classic Vespa.
If you enjoy motorcycle restoration, scooter restoration, DIY motorcycle repair, engine rebuilds, garage projects, and learning from both successes and mistakes, this series is for you.
Subscribe and follow the build as this classic Vespa is transformed from a seized engine into the ultimate street scooter.
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Key moments below:
00:00 Intro & The Problem (Seized Engine)
01:21 Bike Stats & History
02:04 Exhaust Removal Start
05:54 Jacking up the Vespa & Wheel Removal
08:21 Removing the Exhaust
08:48 Mounting to the Transmission Dolly
09:29 Planning the Engine Drop
11:01 Crankshaft & Stator Plate Inspection
12:01 Gear Selector Box Issues (The Grime!)
14:23 Draining the Gear Oil
17:05 Removing the Selector Box
19:39 Cylinder Head Removal (Finding the DR Kit)
22:57 Removing the Cylinder Studs
24:30 Pulling the Cylinder & Piston Inspection
27:13 Splitting the Engine Case
31:01 Carburetor & Cable Disconnection
33:50 Rear Brake & Clutch Cable Removal
35:25 Disassembling the Gear Set
37:54 Inspecting the Cruciform
40:15 Dropping the Engine from the Frame
44:15 Wrap Up & Next Steps
#VespaRestoration #EngineRebuild #MotorcycleRestoration #ScooterRestoration #2Stroke #DIYMechanic #ProjectBike #ClassicScooter #GarageBuild #BigBore #MotorcycleRepair #EngineTeardown #VintageVespa #Workshop
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Project Vespa Part 1 - Engine Teardown and Removal
OLD GUY FUN garage
5,666 views
Before I get into the full rebuild, I'm tearing down and removing the engine from my 45-year-old Vespa after I made the expensive mistake of running it too lean and completely seizing the motor.
In Project Vespa Part 1, you'll see the full Vespa engine teardown, engine removal, and the beginning of a complete 2-stroke engine rebuild, as I uncover worn bearings, a damaged piston and cylinder, a failing cruciform, mystery performance parts, and years of grime from this high-mileage Italian scooter.
The plan is to rebuild the entire engine with new bearings, seals, gearbox components, and a 177cc big bore kit to create a faster, more reliable classic Vespa.
If you enjoy motorcycle restoration, scooter restoration, DIY motorcycle repair, engine rebuilds, garage projects, and learning from both successes and mistakes, this series is for you.
Subscribe and follow the build as this classic Vespa is transformed from a seized engine into the ultimate street scooter.
🛠️ Related Vespa Rebuild Videos
Carburetor Rebuild Guide - Project Vespa - Dell'Orto SI 20/20 Carbure...
Rear Brake Cable replacement - How to Replace a Vintage Vespa Rear Brake ...
Project Vespa Part 1 - Engine Teardown and...
Project Vespa Part 2 - Engine Deep Dive / ...
Project Vespa Part 3 - Clean and Prepare
Project Vespa Part 4 - The Rebuild Begins
Key moments below:
00:00 Intro & The Problem (Seized Engine)
01:21 Bike Stats & History
02:04 Exhaust Removal Start
05:54 Jacking up the Vespa & Wheel Removal
08:21 Removing the Exhaust
08:48 Mounting to the Transmission Dolly
09:29 Planning the Engine Drop
11:01 Crankshaft & Stator Plate Inspection
12:01 Gear Selector Box Issues (The Grime!)
14:23 Draining the Gear Oil
17:05 Removing the Selector Box
19:39 Cylinder Head Removal (Finding the DR Kit)
22:57 Removing the Cylinder Studs
24:30 Pulling the Cylinder & Piston Inspection
27:13 Splitting the Engine Case
31:01 Carburetor & Cable Disconnection
33:50 Rear Brake & Clutch Cable Removal
35:25 Disassembling the Gear Set
37:54 Inspecting the Cruciform
40:15 Dropping the Engine from the Frame
44:15 Wrap Up & Next Steps
#VespaRestoration #EngineRebuild #MotorcycleRestoration #ScooterRestoration #2Stroke #DIYMechanic #ProjectBike #ClassicScooter #GarageBuild #BigBore #MotorcycleRepair #EngineTeardown #VintageVespa #Workshop