How To Assemble an Engine Block with Upgrades!
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Putting together an engine block means installing pistons, a crank shaft, and bearings. Today we will also be installing new piston rings, and all new bearings on the bottom end of a VR6 engine. We are also upgrading the main bolts and main bearings. Also upgraded rod bearings and connecting rod bolts, Assembling an engine block is also much easier if you have all the proper engine assembly tools. #humblemechanic #r32 #vr6
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Next up for the R32 we will get the head bolted up, and do two timing videos. One with stock chains, and one with HG spacer!!! Also many of you ask about why no upgrade to pistons and rods. GREAT Questions! At some point I have to stop with the car. HPA and I had several long chats about this. They have tons of cars running around with HIGH HP, on stock internals for the R32. The beauty is, they are right, or wrong, and we get to find out. HAHA. Time will tell.
BIG THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATIVE CLIP.
HPA?
@@notsponsored103 HPA Motorsports - VW/Audi performance tuning company
Love the video my brother update btw valve cover gasket went on 2.0 replaced an then replaced the plugs an also the 02 sensors no problems no check engine light hell yeah btw u need to take the new race build to the freedom factory i hear the bald eagles screaming now
An also in the sprit of cleetus can that thang do a burnout 🔥
Haha soapy woody. Love the Chris fix shout out.
Timestamp??
It happens more than once!
@@HumbleMechanic Ooh
@@UltraGamma25 6:59:59
I don't think it was "soapy woody"
that's a very different thing right there...
Brilliant video! I love watching people disassemble and reassemble engines.
Same man, same. So satisfying.
You and me both my guy...oh, and datgamerboy as well
@@MikeCheckBiloxi me too
Absolutely admire the surgical precision with which you work. This is one of my favorite channels for that very reason. You can tell you have a passion for these cars.
The best thing is how he has everything organized after such a long time, i can't wait for the transmission rebuilt!
Be quiet you idiot.
It was really cool seeing my ARP suspicions on VR6 confirmed. I once built a motor where I took on ARP's advice and had my rods resized. Awhile later, I decided to do the 1 out 1 in method, ARP, 40 ftlbs, no resizing. Worked just the same. Also high mileage ring gap. People believe high mileage motors have more ring gap and are better for boost... no no no. These people have never actually measured one. I measured one, 220k miles, well maintained. It came out exactly to what your refreshed block was, 0.13" top ring 0.16" second ring, with some bores having just barley 0.14" on the top ring. Keep up all this awesome content Charles! Looking forward to the w8 tear down!
Just a note that with the engine upside down, the plasti-gauge on the engine side of the journals is redundant. You're measuring a clearance, so the crank is already sitting hard against the engine side bearing surface. The only plasti-gauge indication that will be accurate is on the top side (main cap side) of the bearing journals
Love the in depth on assembly, great job
Couldn't agree more!!
I'm probably about as fluent in the SAAB world as you are with VWs. We recently purchased two VWs with the 2.0T TSI engine (2011 Tiguan and 2013 GLI) so I started following you when the PCV started to go on our GLI. Now I'm deep into this R32 build wanting to find my other half a VR6 Jetta as a project car and show vehicle so thank you for all of the content. You have been a saving grace and an inspiration. You also turned me on to two great VW guys within 30 mins of me in this series as I'm located in Reading PA just outside of Pottstown where you bought the transmission at. Haha small world.
This is a fantastic video Charles, thanks so much for putting it together! Stoked to see where this project goes
I've been wanting to build a fresh 2.0 PD TDI longblock for a while and this just makes me want to do it even more.
Bro,
that was absolutely therapeutic.
Engine loving - is the best kind of love making.
WELL DONE !!!!!
Am new in the industry and i learn something new everytime from you much love all the way from Namibia
I’ve been hesitant about building my 24v vr6 because I’m afraid I won’t get it back together. This video is so easy to follow! Thanks for posting 😁
Cleaning off the plastiguage just gives you that warm and fuzzy satisfied feeling of a clean engine
Ok, I've never watched an engine build before and you sir, had my attention from start to finish. Time to start looking for a R32 to rebuild.
Many thanks for doing this video and going into depth. 1st time rebuilding my engine, just waiting on the machine shop to finish my block so I'll definitely use this as reference and the shop manual.
@36:30 I love seeing the pistons go up and down as well. I love seeing how an engine works.
The perfect video for reminding you why you spent all that money paying somebody else to do this. 😆
I use arp when I can. But, I'm starting to find that unless the block has enough beef for the increased load it's not necessarily worth the extra cost unless you plan on frequently disassembling the engine. I always use arp for connecting rods. But, for mains and heads I'm not convinced unless you are springing for a stud upgrade.
Exactly!!! HPA runs stock! They said they never had one fail. Haha next time I’ll be doing stock for sure
Nice work Charles! Great to see that 120XP Torque Wrench at work! #GEARWRENCH #ForgeAhead
So much satisfaction putting your own engine together. I’m in the process of building my own vr right now.
i wish all workshop even the dealer are working the same like you in this much details
36:28 - Watching the pistons do their thing is mesmerizing.
I watched that so many times. HAHA
Whomever disliked this should not be here, because it was an awesome video on engine building.
Majority of Dislikes are done by bots, dude :)
Rebuilt my B8 Audi 1.8t engine by following your videos. Onto rebuilding an mk5 r32 motor + turbo and putting into my mk4 :) Waiting in anticipation for the next one Charles. Love the content.
good note on the align hone part, it is also nice to have it done to also ensure the bores are still in alignment. a used block can potentially shift around over time with use so the crank can potentially spin better and have more consistent clearance from journal to journal if an align hone has been performed.
Such valuable info. Again, so much kudos for our humble mechanic!!! These details are what make an engine run so excellent.
What’s up chuck? Glad your working on that thing and not me. That plastic gauge stuff has been around a long time handy stuff to use.waste of time to use on a VW it’s a lick it and stick it type engine. Of course if your going to blow it and your trying to learn the neophytes and you be the one knowing it’s okay to go thru the extra trouble. Good video chuck!
Man, Charles, you are the VR6 guru! The best guide ever.
This is really in depth. I love it. Thanks Charles.
This is what people should watch in mechanic classes
Great use of the word "overcomeable".
My early afternoon tasty coffee and an engine build video!
YES!!!
8 p.m. East L.A. beers and watch.
@@jennifurzoe1302 ha ha!
Hell of a job, but this engine will run so well after all that work. One day I'm gonna build my first engine, I'm gonna take real good time to do it. It's gonna be a full winter project!
Its kind of surprising how many stock components can be kept on this engine while still handling a decent amount of power
Yep awesome I think
and also suprising how expensive aftermarket components are
Strange video. A informative porn. 🤔 I see what you did here and I am fascinated.
I love your style and your videos. You are one of the PQ34 Gurus🤘 Keep up the awesome work! Thank you a lot from Germany.👍
Love the Frog Tape on the engine block. Also a fan of Marvel Mystery oil. It smells vaguely of mint or menthol -- possibly methyl salicylate.
about to rebuild my first engine, n/a to turbo conversion for a vg, super intimidating for me but that’s what makes the outcome even more interesting and fun , thank for the video, definitely contributed to my confidence
Hello HumbleMechanic. Certainly you professional. Also you can lubricate the bolt head or nut in contact point with cylinder block . This is facilitate slip when the threaded joint tightened.Only way you will get accuracy when the threaded joint is tightened dynamometric wrench with the lowest resistance.
Hello HumbleMec, a few months ago I built my VW MK3 2.0L and made use of RaceWare studs for the main bearing caps, ARP connecting rod bolts and STD bearings all a round. I was aware of the recommended RaceWare and ARP torque settings but these figures far exceeded VW's torque settings so I decided to totally ignore the aftermarket torque numbers and use only VW's settings. My logic was that if I'm using the same STD bearings all around I know I can't apply exceedingly higher torque numbers because this would deliver clamping forces on bearings not originally designed for. Knowing that my engine worked perfectly fine with VW's original torque settings and engine bearings I opted not to chance it and stick with OEM torque parameters. In the end the engine build has been a total success and engine performance is fantastic only requiring going back to a thinner motor oil to properly lubricate all brand new bearings and cylinder block components. This approach saved me a ton of time and unnecessary expenditures on tools and parts.... you can't go wrong with proven engine torque settings.
Dude you the GOAT I will have beginning to end step by step how to boost my r32 properly and assembling bottom end my self
Fantastic video. Oh I love watching the pistons go up and down too. Very satisfying. Something you don't get to see once it's all back together. Love your work my man👍
I've never built an engine so maybe stop me, but...
I recently learned you want a *slightly* larger ring gap for ring #2 (maybe .001-.002" larger). Manufacturers have started doing this to avoid an increase in compression between the rings, causing a ring land failure - the idea being you're better off potentially having slight blowby.
I was curious if this was something you or others were familiar with.
Very impressed with your meticulous attention to detail, Mr. Sanville. Well done!
Just pouring your love into that engine. Love it.
On the Main bearings where the thrust washers are apart of the main bearing my old machine shop didn't like them for manual transmission cars. They preferred the separate thrust washers because this allows for another surface for oil to go and absorb some of the thrust.
i have fun watching you build the engine ❤
He build engines almost exactly like I do down to the same assembly lube. Great video!
Great seeing you assemble my favorite engine of all time, the VR6. I can't wait for the first crank.
Great job Charles! ;)
You're truly an encyclopedia.
Absolutely the best. Thank you for the full walkthrough con this
Nice techniques. The first time I've seen someone de-bur the inside edges of pistons rings to prevent them nicking the ring lands. I've found that ATF works to clean/lift honing debris from cylinder bores nicely, if you cant get marvel mystery oil.
As always, awesome video. Im not that far for my build yet, but will definitely reference this when i get to this point. Thank you bearded bandit, you're the man
Excellent video Charles, reinforcing clean clean & clean again. Australian fan.
wow, im tired and confused just by watching! how can you do it and still manage to film in such details and high quality. Thank you for all your efforts
What an awesome video Charles! Engine/Transmission disassembly has always been a "fear" of mine because there is so much that you can mess up and I always though things were glass like fragile. Now that I'm starting to do this stuff, you see that they are but aren't that fragile, just be sure to use some "soapy wooder".
LOL it's all about knowing what can be fragile, and what is okay to force. Sadly you usually find out when you break it. HAHA
@@HumbleMechanic I think everyone knows that distinct gut wrenching feeling when it's about to happen. The best part is hearing the torque wrench finally click knowing it's done correctly.
Fantastic, educative! Thanks for sharing!
Masterclass in attention to detail!
Awesome work, Charles! 💪🏻👌🏻
Wow, this is pure ASMR watch lol. I love it the build! Great job, Charles!
AWESOMEEEE step by step, u did it awesome like u invented it :O nicee
love to watch your engine assemblies, always very informative
Engines are just awesome.
A good bottom end is very important not just on engines :) . Fantastic video .
Hahahha yesss
Coffee Filters, I am stealing that tip! Awesome job on the detail and putting it together in a sensible format for us!
Please steal it!
This quality of video reminds me of how do they do it on Discovery channel. Great stuff.
Thank you!
Very smooth explanation, good video. Now I want to rebuild an engine, too. Should better not 😅 but it looks so "easy" when you do it. Cheers! 🤘
Audi performance and racing, APR has very good stuff that is researched in cooperation with the VAG factory wizards. Downside is that there is relatively few APR parts on the market and they´d rather also build the cars in APR certified garages so that´s possibly not the best trademark for a DIY guy. I ran with OEM clutch and cam timing belt 10 years and 100 000 Miles with mostly just the basic maintenance like regular oil change with the stage 1 + that is 450 to 480 Nm and from 330 to 370 horse power differing on the fuel and air temp etc. Do a 2.0 FSI/TFSI engine next please.
Automotive Student right here ! Fastest like ever !
Excellent video series. Very informative and easy to watch. Much respect.
Haha, that soapy wooder gets me all the time :D
Great work well done. I have done 150 1fz toyota land cruiser engine I never clean it like that
This gives me the confidence to maybe do my own engine when the time comes on my TT RS. Hopefully not for a very, very long time hahaha
Ring clearance in groove is important as you can get ring flutter if excessive. leads to broken rings. Washing everything? Usually fasteners are torqued with light oil unless manual specifies dry.
One thing that is very rarely given in any manual is ring free end gap. It tells you if rings have lost tension through being overheated (usually top ring) You can get low compression and not know why as things look fine' Should have watched a bit longer as I didn't knopw you used assembly lube on bolt threads.
Man.. I thought you were MIA.. it's nice to see you back!
Thanks! Ive been working so much and im still behind. HAHAH TONS of behind the scenes stuff going on. BUT it will be worth it
Great video. Especially since I’m upgrading my engine. Thx!
never get enough of these videos
Dude. Stubby ratchets are BOSS!! 🤘🏻😎😎
Damn man, you are doing fantastic content. Thank you.
fine job , well done and well explained .
Charles, I've never done a Plastigauge clearance check but simple geometry says that if you use one strip on one side of a bearing, the gauge material will act as a spacer as you wind up the bolts, till you have zero clearance on the other side, and twice the clearance on the gauge side. All things being equal if you use two gauge strips, one on each opposite side the crush forces should balance out and each gauge will tell you the gap on their respective sides of the bearing.
I'd appreciate your response to this because I have my own R32 rebuild coming up and I am using your guidance.
I tested it both ways and got basically the same results
Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for your work.
Great video as always man.
greetings from Israel
Ever install Megasquirt?? maybe a vidoe on pull ups and stuff, That would be awesome and help people understand wiring isnt that hard.
That would be awesome.
Love the video! Great information to help others so the same. Can't wait to see a 2.0 MK7 engine build 😏😁
i love the CFI references to soapy water :)
If you measure clearance both under and above the crank, than the total clearance is equal to clearance read under + clearance read above the crank.
So in your case where you show 2 smaller than 0.025mm (lets say 0.020mm) your total clearance is 0.04mm
Haha love the Chris fix shout. Soapy water 💦
this is fun to watch
Sometimes I'll drop a b.b. in the bolt hole to hold the stud up and be able to tighten the stud prior to putting the caps and nuts on.
Awesome video! Greetings from Bulgaria :) I'm waiting for the next video!
Swing by my channel. A bunch more since this one. None on the S10 because that was a one video thing
wow so clean.... you are awsome and VR6 ... love it the engine.... :)
Thanks for the reminder about coffee filters. I have a pack on shelf from about 11~12 years ago and forgot why they were there. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do top and bottom like that? Won't it give a false reading as your adding a tiny amount of extra thickness giving a smaller clearance than you actually have?
As far as line honing goes, I've measured a bunch of blocks over the years and the variation was honestly minimal. This was on SBC and BBC 4 bolt main blocks, so maybe that was the reason, not sure. Thing is though, the shop that does my machine work charges like $150 to line hone the block, and they sell the ARP hardware for a pretty solid price. So to me its just cheap insurance to have them do it while the blocks at the shop getting the other operations done.
At the very least it sure can't hurt anything.
an excellent job👍👍👍👍👍
Are the factory crank bolts stretch bolts? If so, would you need to buy an extra set of bolts if you wanted to check oil clearances?
Loved this video just wish I had a block to follow along with ya
John Denman would be proud!
this was awesome to watch. very similar to what I do at my new job that you helped me score! 😎
That is awesome!!!
Hi Charles .I enjoyed every minute of this rebuild . I have had only 4 cars in my life , all VW’s 1958 Bug 1969 Bug 1980 Rabbit Diesel . & 1992 Diesel Golf . The Rabbit and Golf still on the road . I rebuilt the Golf motor , it has no thrust washers but you can change # 3 crank bearing to correct end play , I’m not a pro tec , but my question to you is there a lot of motor ‘s with out thrust bearings? I love the efficiency of your work and your fast and to the point thanks AL Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇸😙🚗
Awesome content, I watch your videos to learn how to make videos.
Thank you so much
:)
I need you do do this to my engine. My engine is 210K is time for an overhaul and check everything up from scratch from bare block up with upgrades.