That Liquimoly Diesel Purge DEFINITELY works, your Mercedes just wasn’t dirty enough to have a noticeable effect, same issue with this VW. I’ve run it through engines that turned the returning purge fluid black immediately and required several cans to clean out the fuel system.
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with this stuff. I reckon its worth using.
@laserhawk64
Жыл бұрын
A simple explanation of what an interference engine is, is that the valves that let the air/fuel mixture (in a gas engine) or inlet air (in a diesel) into the engine and the exhaust out, are designed so that their movement overlaps with that of the piston underneath each set of valves -- so, if the timing belt (or, often, timing _chain_) is particularly awfully adjusted, snapped clean in half, or just plain missing, then as the engine tries to turn, the valves and the pistons make the attempt to occupy the same area of space. Because physics, this doesn't work out very well, and because the piston is a HECK of a lot larger and heavier than the valves, it kinda schoolyard bullies the valves away, and in the process of taking them for their lunch money and all they're worth, the valve stems -- the long, narrow 'stalk' bit of the valves that ride up and down on the cam rockers -- end up either badly bent or in multiple parts. Because of the speeds that the engine rotates at, the pistons usually also take a fairly pronounced beating from all of this... and the inevitable result is that you kind of wind up needing a whole new engine, because the finding out about the cost to rebuild something like that leads to you and your mechanic each doing to your respective pair of pants kind of what Jimbo was doing there with the hose and all just above the engine bay ;) it's not a pretty sight, all around.
@scunnerdarkly4929
Жыл бұрын
Remember to remove the chrome trims from the door handles, IIRC they were only fitted to higher trim-spec GL models and they’re sought after. Even GTIs only had plastic inserts so pop them off if you’ve still got the shell and someone will buy them.
@Lut2K
Жыл бұрын
You're in for fun! 1982 vanagon 1.6 owner here, swapped an '86 td engine in, added a Saab intercooler and some boost. Am now wondering about a 2-way cat to get rid of the night time haze. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
@SimonTekConley
Жыл бұрын
I love the little supercub
@adamideus9222
Жыл бұрын
Had the opportunity to buy a 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit 2 door and missed out on it I wouldn't send this car to a scrap yard for how rare they are
@spassser
Жыл бұрын
you are going to love the exhaust clamps.....
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I noticed it was a little bit funky.
@jstaffordii
Жыл бұрын
I remember driving those as a kid. Had to push down for transmission to go into reverse because of the lockout.
@Shawn_the_Protogen
Жыл бұрын
That 670 looks prime for a super charger, same with the lil VW engine.
@goarfjeld6933
Жыл бұрын
As someone who daily drives a 1986 Volkwagen Golf with the same engine, I totally approve of this project!
@miguelgameiro8063
Жыл бұрын
Can relate they last forever
@cebunting
Жыл бұрын
Same here, so you turn off the a/c on interstate on ramps too 😂
@thanks3150
Жыл бұрын
I totally approve of this project too the turbo version is for efficiency, not for performance you can get 56 mpg on it the 3 cylinder skoda and VW blue motion gives 80 mpgs when you drive at 40 mph
@davidcatlin1970
Жыл бұрын
I have this engine out of a Golf, on a 2000 Exmark Lazer Z w/60" deck. I replaced the .725L 26hp efi Kohler, that burned 1.25 gal/hr. The Volkswagen 1.6L is governed at 2300rpms is quieter, and by observing its performance next to a 22hp 60" ZT its putting out nearly twice the hp, and burns just about half the fuel per/hr! I need to get it running again and post a video of it. Built it before I knew what KZitem was....
@joeofloath
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 Skoda with an engine based on the same design. 190,000 miles and it still drives great, runs on vegetable oil and goes pretty well with a turbo too!
@SpecialFX99
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us the condition of the car. I saw the thumbnail and was holding my breath hoping you weren't about to butcher a classic VW. Seeing what you showed I'm now glad to see at least the engine gets to live. I had an 82 rabbit convertible (with an engine swap!) and never should have let it go!
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
I figured the VW crowd would get upset so I made sure they knew this car was beyond repair.
@somethingelsehere8089
Жыл бұрын
I'm very impressed with your caution and approach on the timing belt. You have (perhaps unwittingly) created the best how-to guide possible for timing belt replacement.
@eljaibas16
Жыл бұрын
You should try efficiency tests on different kind of fuels, like used (and filtered) veggie oil, new veggie oil, motor oil, hydrodiesel, biodiesel, kerosene. Anyway I'm stocked about this project.
@johnhershey4010
Жыл бұрын
Good luck with that
@enolastraight577
Жыл бұрын
You can also try ATF: make sure you centrifuge out the clutch material first...then, cut it with some gas to thin out the viscosity enough to flow through the injectors.
@eljaibas16
Жыл бұрын
@@enolastraight577 damn, I wish I had an old diesel engine to play with
@heathfiedler
Жыл бұрын
Once you drop the diesel in the insight might as well just keep it in there and turbo charge it. You can always use that 670 on something else. Anyways im enjoying the projects!
@johnvender
Жыл бұрын
That little diesel sounds great. Wonder how long before it gets a turbo :)
@crazyirishman2456
Жыл бұрын
Great score on the VW 1.6. They are decent little motors. Another good one is the Mazda 2.0 w/5-speed manual. They came in a few mid 80’s Ford Escorts and Rangers and the Mercury Lynx. Me and some buddies had a few of them. Would run them on used motor oil, transmission fluid and fryer grease. Any who, don’t feel bad for scrapping the Rabbit, that shell was gone. Not to mention getting rid of the very real hazardous risk of Hantavirus. Good job Jimbo!
@utuber478
Жыл бұрын
Another tone to consider is dohc zetec 2.0 with 5 speed. Non-interference, simple, pulls like tractor (
@modelnutty6503
Жыл бұрын
shoehorned that Ford/Mazda 2.0 in place of the 1500 of my '79 GLC sport. it was a very quick little yellow-jacket.
@MrPJunior12
Жыл бұрын
ea827, just like this deasel, you can combine parts of different ea827, ant make for example 2,04L petrol engine with diesel crank. USA has ABA engine, i got it the hard way, but it is perfect engine for projects. you can put a 16V head on it, diesel crank, and you basically have a racecar
@bobalex6323
Жыл бұрын
Had one of these Mazda 2.0 Turbo Diesel engine in my 2001 Kia Sportage. They're prone to overheating due to relatively small radiator and small fan. Only had to change to an 1" wider fan (from a 2.8 Mitsubishi) never thought about this again.
@patrickm3534
Жыл бұрын
my parents had a Mercury lynx diesel with that 2 liter. It was a really reliable car. 4 kids learned to drive and got their driver's license in that car. I remember that I didn't drive it too easy. I would redline every time while getting it up to speed. I remember getting mileage 40-45. My dad says he remembers 55 mpg . It was in the family for a really long time. My dad gave it away to a neighbor who drove it back and forth to college about 200 miles a day. A connecting rod finally broke on it and punched through the side of the block. Not sure of the exact mileage but I know it was over 300,000. I often wonder how long it would have gone If hadn't ragged the hell out of it.
@junktionfet
Жыл бұрын
I always thought those original 1.5 and 1.6 liter diesel engines from VW sounded so happy. Glad to see this one getting some attention
@wallacegrommet9343
Жыл бұрын
Even with four adult passengers?
@TheLoxxxton
Жыл бұрын
I'm 50 and I only wish I had taken the time to learn and understand about engines and mechanics. Then I too could spend lots of time just dicking about with cars like this!!
@GWinvader101
Жыл бұрын
No way. I Own 6 VW jetta diesels! 88, 98, 98, 01, 01, and 02. I turbod my 88 1.6 diesel and i wouldnt trade it for anything!! edit: that thing is ROUGH. be careful with those tiny diesel engines. next thing you know you wont be able to live without them
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
Too late, I got addicted to diesels after owning a 87 Mercedes 190 with the turbocharged OM603. Awesome car.
@lonelycubone8072
Жыл бұрын
Previous owner of that car here. I can give you some more information on that car if wanted
@Farm_fab
Жыл бұрын
That rear axle would be useful for a diy trailer, but it might be too late to retrieve that now. I built one from a Honda Civic of that era, and it worked well.
@dustcommander100
Жыл бұрын
Cool video! You'll find that there is a spring-loaded piston under the forward-facing cover at the bottom of the injection pump. Kind of a football-shaped cover with 2 screws, maybe partly under the corner of the bracket for the compressor. There is a vane-type transfer pump built into the injector pump housing, and it moves more fuel than is needed. The excess fuel builds pressure in the housing, and acts on that piston to rotate a part that changes the injection pump timing. The banjo bolt for the return line has a built-in orifice, and this allows the transfer pump to build the pressure in the housing (or at least mine did - but it did not have that hex-shaped extension that yours does). Anyways, if your banjo bolt has the tiny hole in it that mine had, you can drill the head of the bolt and tap into it to measure the pressure inside the pump housing - and this represents the timing change! You can change the hole size or use a bypass valve to reduce the pressure and retard the timing, or change the spring to advance the timing earlier. This is where my experimentation ended, as my car was completely totaled through no fault of mine. I am looking forward to what you do, and I'm sure you'll do a much better job than I would have. I can't wait!!
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing that. I copied you info into my notes and will do some experiments.
@lanceyeakel7674
Жыл бұрын
weaker spring results in faster full timing advance. I believe the green painted one is one of the weakest, got mine out of a pump from an older 1.5 engine. it was a major major difference in pep once i did that change. i also added a chinese turbo that is supposed to be for a 2.0 kia diesel engine, and a tial wastegate set with 18psi spring. any more and head studs are strongly encouraged. other turbos will work but you want something with a relatively small turbine area ratio because its such a small engine, with cooler egt than a similar gasoline engine. also in regards to internal pump pressure for timing advance, there is a small plug with 2 flats next to the fuel inlet banjo. the center of that plug can be pushed in further to increase internal pressure . vw has a screw type tool that uses the cuts to hold onto while pressing in the center. a hammer and punch works but be gentle because if you overdo it youll need to pull it out to reset it.
@jackgray1402
Жыл бұрын
I have an old 87 diesel Jetta that I've been using for parts. I'm not sure if the engine will run, but now I really want to try my hand at getting it running. Thanks for the entertaining content.
@altinourstars696
Жыл бұрын
sometimes the newer diesel fuel tends to eat the seals on the injection pump head and the injection pump will loose some pressure, just something to keep in mind. I also hear that a lot of people have been running a small amount of 2 stroke oil mixed with the diesel to give it more lubricity and to stop the diesel from eating the older style seals in the fuel system
@LeewardStudios
Жыл бұрын
Back from the day when a VW was easy to work on! Great project. Looking forward to the results.
@kirkc9643
Жыл бұрын
Especially if you have a reciprocating saw 😛
@eurodriven2507
Жыл бұрын
As someone with a 1982 VW, a 2011, a 2008, and many other models inbetween, they're all pretty easy to work on. Every so often, you'll need something like a triple square or e-torx socket, but they're not difficult. To be fair though, I haven't messed with any W8/W12 cars or a Touareg/Phaeton/whatever other "spicy" VW, but from my experience, they're all pretty straight forward.
@davidparrish1133
Жыл бұрын
My first Diesel car rebuild was an '84 VW Quantum turbo diesel that had been sitting under an oak for 9 years. Love how Diesels get up and go after sitting for years. Looks like you don't need it, but I have a non turbo 1.6 injector pump and a few new injectors. Since then, I've rebuilt 2 Diesel VW Jettas with the 1.9L ALH engine and three with the 2.0L CJAA engine. Great cars to drive. My next project is to put a CJAA from a wrecked Jetta into a VW CC with a bad engine. Diesel CCs were available in Europe, but as far as I know, none were available in the U.S. Can't wait to see more on both of the Diesel projects. (I've also rebuilt a 3 cylinder Kubota and have parts to rebuild atleast another one.)
@Mrbenjaboy3555
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1990 VW Fox with the 1.6 diesel and a 5-spd. Before i started replacing the floor pans over a year ago... i could get 36 city and 59 highway. They arent powerhouses but they sound beautiful wifh what they do.
@Takeshi.Nakagawa
Жыл бұрын
I can smell the postman coming… West Germany, 1987. Deutsche Bundespost had them in thousands running around in the 1980s.
@paulnoneofyoir8506
Жыл бұрын
Hi , these engines run really well on on new veggie oil . People swear by used veggie oil being the next best thing to sliced bread , well you’ve seen that white fat mess in the pan after frying up a couple burgers , well that’s what happens to the injection pump if the used oil is not cleaned correctly . So I lived in Austria for 17 years and these 1600 diesel engines were in all my VW cars . All through summer I ran them on new veggie Oil . Veggie oil puts more out BTU’s than diesel so with the better bang leads to better fuel economy . The bad with veggie oil is the cold . Do not use it below 60 degrees . The Bosch pump can handle it but you can blow a seal . If you go to a system where you shut it down running on diesel and start on diesel with copper tube with coolant running through it inside the veggie oil tank to heat it up a bit first . Ya diesel was .97 cent a lt , veggie oil was .79 cent a liter . Well you can get a hold of me if you want more info . Facebook messenger is a good way . Paul Nolz
@joaovitordejesusrocha7346
Жыл бұрын
Ohhhh boy ohhhhhh boy the 1,6 l engine is ap1600 diesel you nota gona finde a beter engine tô make a Lot of for years tô come Also you Just summon ALL the BR comunit of This engine
@hewfil1
Жыл бұрын
For anyone wondering what those pieces of mud are along the timing belt. Yes, it is in fact mud. What those are is mud dauber (mud wasp) nests. Insanely common here in PA where I live. When a vehicle sits for awhile they tend to nest in the weirdest of places. I've found them on air cleaners, in carb barrels, and I've even found them beneath the rocker cover on a small block.
@eriklarson9137
Жыл бұрын
Mud dauber nests are extremely distinctive. I saw zero on this car. Strike 1.
@ipoopmuffins
Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of stuff I like to see. Saving perfectly serviceable engines from being scrap. Greener than a Tesla
@jordanrider8866
Жыл бұрын
My name's Jordan Rider I'm from England and I love your videos your arsome bro thank you and I think you should try and make a diy electric car
@davea2407
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think anyone has a problem with you cutting up the car more of a problem with you pronouncing it incorrectly the L is not silent voLkswagen
@Mrbenjaboy3555
Жыл бұрын
Is there a cable hooked to a lever on the Fuel pump between the fuel pump and block? If so pull it and leave it pulled when the engine warms up. It helps with starting and cold running.
@TheHortond
Жыл бұрын
I always wanted a convertible rabbit. Until I found out how gutless they are. So I got a 5.0 mustang convertible instead. I hope you do something fun with that diesel engine.
@TheHortond
Жыл бұрын
I took the mustang out for a spin in sub zero temps today. It acted like it ran out of gas or no spark. I had to get towed home. it's been so reliable too so far.
@andreasu.3546
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the next episode of "Frankenstein's Car"! - Don't get me wrong, I love it!
@dasgehtsienichtsan
Жыл бұрын
I work nearly 20 years on these VW engines and your style to prime the diesel system is very genius!!! I’ll do the same in future. You’re a very very good mechanic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@deankdx
Жыл бұрын
Did you see the topgear USA did "project Sipster or 7s ..with a similar golf. 7 seconds to 100kmh $7000 budget? 70mpg. (It got better than 70mpg ) was really impressive just like your projects
@MariuszChr
Жыл бұрын
Isn't that diesel fuel is a good solvent anyway? I've seen people using in parts cleaner working miracles.
@cncpaul
Жыл бұрын
Back in 1998 this was my 1st car. But 2 door. 85 was the 1st year of the golf name in North America(MK2). Before that they used rabbit. (MK1) Mine had a 5 speed. There also should be a handle to the left of the steering wheel to advance timing to help with cold starts. This needs to be pushed in when setting timing with a dial indicator. Can’t wait to see more.
@a3skywarrior929
Жыл бұрын
You chose wisely my friend! Knew a Marine that daily drove that car from Jersey to base in NY! He did it with waste jet fuel...prop fluid and a little diesel! Had a 77 gas Rabbit in Spain (from US) and wished I never sold it! Got it for free but needed the $700 for my young family. That Marine wouldn't sell me his 😔
@ocdman202
Жыл бұрын
JIMBO, CONGRATULATIONS ON 115K SUBSCRIBERS!!😊😊
@hawkeye454
Жыл бұрын
My first car was an 81 VW Rabbit diesel....48 angry horsepower.
@mejillonius
Жыл бұрын
you coud had the engine out in a much simpler way, simply say "I want to love and keep this engine in this car no matther what, pulling it out would riun my day in unexpected ways" and leave, the gnomes will do the rest, reverse psycology can do marvels with those little buggers, also leave a couple 10mm sockets as bait
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
LOL, I reckon that would have been much easier. Perhaps I should say Something like "please don't put that diesel engine in the insight"...
@ProDigit80
Жыл бұрын
These are prime examples for a turbo or supercharger. With a little intercooler you can increase hp by 50% easily.
@elek101
Жыл бұрын
These old VW engines make such a racket, it sounds like a tractor lmao. French diesels were miles ahead at the time and into the 00s.
@802Garage
Жыл бұрын
Bizarre how rusty it is underneath given how nice the outer shell is. Good donor powerplant at least, like you said.
@RayleighCriterion
Жыл бұрын
Why are you touching the debris in this engine without nitrile gloves on? Go wash your hands like ten times right away. Reverse on the one Volkswagen I drove was up and to the left, after pushing down the shift knob to bypass the shift lockout.
@lennym1636
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I would do the 670 first but that's just me, have a good one...
@SteeGrav
Жыл бұрын
I had my driving lessons in one of those in 1987... tells you how old I am...
@jeffzekas
Жыл бұрын
Years ago, reading about Ferdinand Porsche and the development of the VW beetle, He said something to the effect, that the minimum horsepower you need for a vehicle to be useable is 24 hp. If this is true, then your D-722 diesel is only 4 horsepower short of having enough power to be freeway legal and functional. What do you think? Ps My buddy, Jim the mechanic, said that those VW diesels are awesome engines, They last forever, he owns three of them.
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
With a turbo, we may have the required 24HP ... stay tuned.
@GoldenCroc
Жыл бұрын
Thats as subjective of a statement as it gets... but those 24hp lines up pretty good with an autobahn friendly top speed of about 100km/h in a beetle. I may be misinformed but I think that was one of the design briefs for the beetle, 100km/h top speed and less than 1000 Deutsche mark cost when new were some of the demands from the german state is what I have heard.
@jamiefultz5937
Жыл бұрын
2 cycle oil works better it' keeps the injection pump lubed and cleans the injectors
@stajpi
Жыл бұрын
Here, in europe, 1.6d is like holy grail of engines. Nice catch. Now use that engine with cvt transmission and you have a winner
@GoldenCroc
Жыл бұрын
Manual is much better if you ask me. Less parasitic loss. If he was building a drag racer then the CVT would be likely be the best choice.
@stajpi
Жыл бұрын
@@GoldenCroc maybe you are right. but he would need to find a 5 gear transmision. maybe even 6. lower rpm, lower fuel consumption.
@GoldenCroc
Жыл бұрын
@@stajpi Quite possible, I have no idea of the gearing of this 'box compared to the newer ones. I would think the 4th is still reasonably tall, but perhaps not. Maybe it uses some US-spec final drive that is lower?
@datatech2001
Жыл бұрын
Vice grip steering! Boy, they don't make them like they used to.
@joeyf504327
Жыл бұрын
missing the BIG BLOCK voice for the 420cc engine
@Motofumes159
Жыл бұрын
Yeah lets do this!
@jeffreycronin3310
Жыл бұрын
Looks like you found reverse much quicker with the motor removed.
@hopingforthebest1.9
Жыл бұрын
Its a shame to see and old diesel vw in such poor shape, but at least its heart is going to a good home!
@joeclutchless1944
Жыл бұрын
I had a 1980 Rabbit GTI 2 door. Great fun to drive and practical, you could remove the whole rear seat in one large assembly by releasing 2 pins. Electrical gremlins forced me to sell it. It was a common problem for the left corner of the windshield to leak water on the electrical junction box located on the firewall. In the rain the car would try to self start! I sold it to a mechanic who fixed it a got 300k kms on it.
@timerickson7056
Жыл бұрын
Memory says Lucas is the only diesel additive with extensive testing by the DOD . It showed increase in fuel economy (3%?) It cleans sticking injectors ( personal observation)
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gregcrabb3497
Жыл бұрын
I rebuilt a 1.6 VW diesel Rabbit nearly 30 years ago. Only paid $150 for the whole car as the engine was shot. But I brought it back to life. that's where my love for diesels began.
@ocdman202
Жыл бұрын
JIMBO, CONGRATULATIONS ON 115K SUBSCRIBERS!!😊😊
@grinderkenny
Жыл бұрын
The vice grip doubled the value of the car
@chiefbloodygrass
Жыл бұрын
nice...Now you are in Redneck territory...Great Kansas Boy now...Fellow Kansas Redneck approves your actions
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Arnthorg
Жыл бұрын
There's ofc always the possibility that the diesel flush dissolved some of the fuel hoses
@brownwrench
Жыл бұрын
The glass may be worth something
@ocdman202
Жыл бұрын
JIMBO, CONGRATULATIONS ON 115K SUBSCRIBERS!!😊😊
@rjung_ch
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jimbo, love how quick an engine removal actually is. Will be back for Episode 4 for sure! Cheers and thanks.
@hieyeque1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for dropping the gnome bit and the "BIG BLOCK!!!!" sounds - much more enjoyable to watch now. On the positive side, you create great content. . . . thanks for sharing.
@btw985
Жыл бұрын
Disappointed there was no BIG BLOCK rumbling screen when describing the predator engine in the insight.
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
lol...I blame the editor... (me)
@ocdman202
Жыл бұрын
@@robotcantina8957 JIMBO, CONGRATULATIONS ON 115K SUBSCRIBERS!!😊😊
@buffuniballer
Жыл бұрын
I had an 81 I used as my commuter car back in the day. Acceleration was measured with a calendar. However, it was a great car to teach someone how to drive a stick.
@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
Жыл бұрын
In case I didn't say this the other day, for that motor, I strongly suggest you track down some uses "Bentley" manuals for VW Golf/Jetta. The '85/'86 edition is chock full of official VW factory photographs/diagrams and procedures, the '85 -'92 edition is more of a book written by people in the US, using sone of those factory documents, but lots of prose. Both are a gold mine of info and put the average Haynes manual to shame.
@graemediesel2936
Жыл бұрын
At first I was a little disappointed, because I was excited to see a turbo on the Kubota, but this is little VW engine promises to be a lot of fun. I personally would love to see the VW swapped into the Saturn wagon.
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
The wagon is used almost daily, however I agree it really needs a diesel engine. Perhaps if I find a TDI engine that will happen..
@slerbahuuli
Жыл бұрын
"BRING THE THUNDER!"....reminds me about one other channel...
@robotcantina8957
Жыл бұрын
lol, as you know....I sort of borrowed that from another channel.
@ocdman202
Жыл бұрын
@@robotcantina8957 JIMBO, CONGRATULATIONS ON 115K SUBSCRIBERS!!😊😊
@elcanaldeldime
Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine has the same engine but on a Gol (south american smaller Golf) and it has a 5 speed instead. Doing 75 mph you get 38 mpg, but if you do 60 mph, you get 45. Now, that doesn't sound great for a diesel. But with a swap for some more modern parts from the 1.9, you get 50+ mpg all day. And with AC!
@Itsa_Mea
Жыл бұрын
I like where this is heading!
@TononiaWorld
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jimbo, I have a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI in it the glow plugs get 12v for 10 seconds and after they get 6v until engine reaches operating temperature. I think this helps diesel combustion on low RPM and boost economy or torque.
@cliffsense3741
Жыл бұрын
Interesting how similar the mechanical parts are to my 2006 1.9 TDI. Obviously the fueling is different but the cam and timing belt setup look super familiar.
@robpeabo509
Жыл бұрын
The good thing about “The Plan” is it is your plan Jim, and you can do whatever you want in whatever order you like and we will watch anyway because you are the man with the plan 😂😂! I have found fuel additives work in both petrol & diesel engines and have no problem using them. One of the best petrol additives in my opinion is the Subaru branded fuel additive. Other OEM vehicle manufacturers service centres use it also. As far as diesel additives go, I prefer to use a product designed and manufactured by a local Australian family company Cost Effective Maintenance. It is brilliant stuff. The only oil additive I use is a flushing compound from the same company just before a service. I don’t use “glug” to reduce oil consumption or power steering seal rejuvenators, they make repairs a nightmare. In my younger day I did, especially when money was tight and I knew no better.
@aladarmezga4942
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I know it's insignificant, but german "v" is pronounced "f", so it's "folks". The wagen isn't "vegan" either, but rather with an "a" as in c[a]r and the "e" is completely silent: "v[a]gn" This is meant more as an interesting fact, not in any kind of bad way, I just never heard any american pronounce it right, but it's probably due to them hearing it that way all their life. My dad had a 1.6 diesel VW golf 2 and it served us great for many years until our family couldn't fit in it any longer, so we had to upgrade
@davej652
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I'm glad I stumbled across this channel about a year ago. Such cool projects.
@thedarkknight1971
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I love these videos fella. These projects seem simple in idea but show us all the trials and tribulations in getting them done too. The sense of humour is always a bonus! 👌 And, is it me, but does the Xylophone player in the music after each episode seem to just have that one more beer too many, with errant notes here and there? Hahaha I LOVE IT! Catchy tune! 👍. Anyway, look forward to many more weird, wacky and entertaining videos. Cheers guys! 👏👏👏 😎🇬🇧
@JMassengill
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Enjoying your content. VW sometimes used plastic in dumb places on these engines. The oil dipstick tube and the clutch adjustment spring to mind (not to mention the plastic door handles that break when it gets really cold). Looks like bunches of fun.
@robotcantina8957
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Yes, VW and plastic don't mix well. If they ever get a clue, they will start making decent cars again.
@ocdman202
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@@robotcantina8957 JIMBO, CONGRATULATIONS ON 115K SUBSCRIBERS!!😊😊
@jameskrienert2137
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oh boy. bring back memories. I had a 1985 Jetta, turbo diesel w/5 speed manual trans. I loved that car, saddly in a tbone collision 2002. had on brothers farm after and motor still ran fine and trans still good. I think he scrapped the car. thanks for your video
@adamix3034
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I love those old vw
@jfv65
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Sounds healthy, just like my Golf1 Diesel i used to own a loooooong time ago. About that Diesel purge. Whatever. That engine even runs on (used or new) sun flower cooking oil!
@chrisdrippe
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You sure make a bored cabinet maker in Belvue Kansas happy.... stop by sometime . I really enjoy your crazy show... for sure.
@jonathancrotts2862
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These are a pretty common swap into the Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, and Geo Tracker. With the Samurai gearing they will climb a wall no problem. It may not be a seat of the pants swap like you usually do, but it would be cool to see.
@righthoekstra
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One of my first cars had the later Turbo version and upgraded it with an oversized turbo and intercooler. The stock dieselpump could be upgraded easily. Love the project!
@thorisomotaung741
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Jimbo's working on a Jumbo lol. We call the VW Golf MK2 a Jumbo here in South Africa. And it's a NA diesel, we don't have those this side. Would like too see the outcome of this!
@TheDeelunatic
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"to those sensitive..." Yeah no, we all know those Volkswagen's rust up and the drive trains outlast the bodies. Also yeah those shift patterns for finding reverse can be tricky, on the 4 speed, it's press the shaft down, pull toward the driver side, past where the 1st and 2nd line up is, then pull toward the back of the car. and for those that manage to get the 5 speed, basically the same but you push toward the front of the car instead. That said. those drive trains usually come out the bottom of the car, you know, for next time if you are wanting to have a rolling chassis when you are done without burning through demo blades.
@MitchellPetersonJr
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I can confirm the diesel purge works. My commuter is a 2001 Jetta TDI. Last May I ran a can of diesel purge through my system before I serviced it. My fuel economy that next tank was 58.46 MPG, up from 51. MPG. That fuel economy didn't last forever, stating the condition of the pump and/or injectors with their high mileage. But the stuff works.
@UrosWolferr
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VW 1.6 diesel.. lasts forever. Bulletproof engine. CAr totally rusted out before engine died. Overbuilt diesel coffee grinder.
@pesho9971
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There are many videos on youtube about people using these 1.6(and 1.9 in some cases) engines to make 4x4 ATV's
@davidkettell5726
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I had one in red with a five speed and drove it 25 miles to work and back for three years . Heater was worthless if you went above third gear and fifth was only useful for going downhill but fuel economy was amazing . i sold it when the cost to repair the A/C was more than it was worth. I am pretty sure they were Japanese engines, Misubishi maybe ?
@davidcatlin1970
Жыл бұрын
A 12v electric pump is all you need. I have this engine on a ZT mower, and have run it out of fuel many times. It primes it seconds, with no tools after adding fuel......
@Kowyn
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Those are great engines, friend of mine has a Komatsu mini hoe and when they wanted $12,000 for a new Yanmar, after the old one joined the space program he fit a 1.6L and had the pump tweaked, been like that for years and has more jam then it had stock. Seen more than a few in home built welders, gen sets and band saw mills.
@eformance
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Mr. Happyface looks suspiciously like a middle aged automotive engineer from Michigan...
@Shinare73
Жыл бұрын
Serious question here. Why do diesel engines always sound like a bag of hammers hitting an anvil?
@robotcantina8957
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I think it has something to do with the fact the fuel explodes on compression. It seems like with all that noise the engine wouldn't last long but they more or less last forever if maintained.
@billsmith5166
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I don't know if you noticed after the video, but the can that you thought said Diesel Purge actually said Diesel Prune. I was happy to see that you went with the Walmart battery that was a step above the Value Walmart battery. I also see that it didn't make it through to the end. Hopefully you were able to return it before the twenty-three day warranty was expired. Best wishes and thanks for the video!
@Boemel
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Nice Folks-wagen. My old 2.0 SDI took 1L of oil to 45L of diesel. Maybe it identified as a 2-stroke ?
@igor12345677
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I has a 1.9 TDI and it was very similar to this engine. When I had to fix a leak on the injector pump I was able to prime it by disconnecting the injector return line and apply suction to it without energizing the fuel shut off valve. I did have to turn on the ignition and crank the engine to prime the high pressure lines though.
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