1.8T STROKER ENGINE BLOCK CHECKS // Bearing Clearance and Crush

Final Few checks on the Engine Block before we assemble.
All in the midst of a global lock down. Stay safe everyone!
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[@Sebastian-vj9kb]

For someone who's about to build a 1.8t in the near future, this series about checking the engine block is pure gold mate! Many thanks

[@DecimalTenths]

Thanks mate, appreciate it. Nice to think my thought can help people out.

[@SpeedingTube]

Awesome Nick! All the fun starts now, not long until she's in the Lupo! 🔥😎👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Determined to make the most of the lockdown mate 🤔

[@SpeedingTube]

@@DecimalTenths Go for it, great chance to get stuff done if you can't work from home. I'd love to have 3 weeks to crack on with stuff. I expect to see the Lupo running end of next week 😂🔥

[@darylkarshe7427]

For all those people who think building an engine is easy i would love them to watch these videos lol. I've been making notes from all your videos to start my engine build at the end of the year, hopefully 🤞. Keep it up Nick, at least we have something to look forward too 👍.

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers mate. Theres a lot of thought in it. Shout out coming very soon 😉

[@bumbaclaat1989]

Nice one geeza. Looking forward to seeing to assembly!

[@DecimalTenths]

So am I...🤤🤪

[@MrEverretto]

Awesome video man. I'm about to build a 1.8t awp engine myself. These videos will really help me out.

[@DecimalTenths]

Cool, hope they do 👍

[@chrispbacon3042]

This is a real quality channel! Subscribed.

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers dude, glad you enjoy it

[@676henk]

Thanks for sharing this info building a stroker. I'm from Holland and its very usefull for me. I've got a 06a, the crankshaft, the pistons, the rods. Now wait fore the 82.5 bore (this friday) and the bearrings/bolts and then start building. A long way to go, but with your video's its gonna work👍( at least i think??? 🤔😄).

[@DecimalTenths]

Good luck with it! Be clean, tidy, methodical and reference the manual for clearances and techniques and you will succeed!

[@andrewstamps2806]

Cheers mate loads of helpful information so thankyou....stay safe guys 🙃😁

[@JERINHO234]

Nick you're awesome! Videos are very informative and entertaining! A pleasure to watch 👍 Can't wait to attack my engine build with all the knowledge gained from your videos 💯

[@DecimalTenths]

Thankyou very much, glad to hear your enjoying them 👍👍

[@ianmorgan5308]

great teacher .. and filming

[@DecimalTenths]

😃 cheers 🤘

[@mikehoward8688]

Great Videos! i managed to bend a rod on my AMK engine last week so looking at doing a mini rebuild with rods in the next few months.

[@DecimalTenths]

Good on you pal. Great satisfaction building your own engine.

[@ADM_K]

Awesome video like always. How much would you say all the engine parts would add up to?

[@DecimalTenths]

I can certainly put something together detailing the cost when it's all together. This has been a seriously cheap build for me. Maybe worth putting up current pricing of parts as well.

[@shanekent1580]

I finally recieved my pistons. I am going 83mm. Question should machine shop be able to tell me I need block decked? Should I just do it? I am worried about valve clearance. But reading for 500+ hp needs decked for absolute seal. Your thoughts. Thanks as always learning so much. Using ur vids every step.

[@DecimalTenths]

Hi there, this is one of the areas that I didnt cover very well in the videos. In all honesty i edited it out, to make them shorter but i do plan on covering some of the little details in a video very soon. In terms of the block deck, it's either good or it's not. If theres no deflection in the deck when measured with a straight edge and feelers gauge then it is fine to send! Your machine shop will be able to advise on that if you dont have the kit.

[@vrsmartin2981]

Amazing mate. Cant wait for the build videos. Quick one tho, did they ever do a 5door S3 like yours? Looking for an interior for my Octavia. I've got S3 hub assy, cast wishbones, quick rack, TT FARB, 4 pots and 256mm rears to go on it. Need coilies so it all fits. Want to make a 1.9tdi like my last vRS just more eco ;-)

[@DecimalTenths]

Alright mate, cheers for your continued support! There was no 5 door S3, but there was a 5 dr 1.8t quattro. For some reason I always end up building anti economy vehicles... 🤔. Need to get a diesel build under my belt at some point.

[@vrsmartin2981]

@@DecimalTenths for sure mate. Bit of derv torque lol. The 1.8t is a great motor tho and so tunable.

[@DecimalTenths]

In all honesty its "easy" for me too. Definately need to challenge myself with a new motor on the next one 😉

[@BH17Kim]

Good stuff! I've come across some people saying that the block needs to be linebored when using arp main studs. What is your opinion on that?

[@DecimalTenths]

The mains need line bored/honed if you replace the main cap as they are honed from the factory. If you replace the bolts with studs then you dont need to.

[@BH17Kim]

Thanks for your quick reply! Keep up the good work!

[@DecimalTenths]

@@BH17Kim thanks!

[@NAST744]

What oil gradation are you running with those bearing clearances?

[@DecimalTenths]

5w-40

[@dany7425]

Great video man but i didn't understand why you check the clearance between the cap and the block can you clarify more ? Thanks .

[@DecimalTenths]

Yes mate, I cover bearing crush more detailed in my forged rods video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3OZnV_mbR9oM0

[@DecimalTenths]

If you need any more give me a shout

[@dany7425]

@@DecimalTenths for sure thanks bro 👍

[@thatsleepermk3889]

What business do you run mate

[@ryanthethumb]

Is it normal for a newley built engine to burn some oil for first 1000 miles was ran in carfully on 5/40 break in oil for 200 miles second oil change at 500 to 10/40 quantum and 3rd change at 1000 miles still using oil bit woried about wall clearence after last video as still using oil after 1000 miles

[@DecimalTenths]

It's completely normal for any engine to burn oil. At what rate is the question... if it's still very noticeable after 1000 miles with normal use then there may indeed be an issue. Worn rings or excessive PTW ckearance will generally show as oil burning under load (WOT). Do you have specs for the build? It's all in the detail.

[@ryanthethumb]

@@DecimalTenths dont have the specs just no it was only honed new rings standard pistons used about 1.5 liters in about 1100 miles there no leaks and u carnt c any smoke

[@DecimalTenths]

Is that the total miles you've done including run in or total after run in?

[@ryanthethumb]

Tottal miles 1100 ish

[@speniypowers1128]

Shit cant be in videos not fair😭😭

[@DecimalTenths]

Just gota stay safe mate 🤭