ALH TDI Engine Rebuild. 1.9 to 2.0 Part 1 Main Oil Clearance

I am documenting the process of rebuilding this VW ALH engine. This one will be fully built to withstand plenty of power. This part 1 will be documenting basics of starting an engine rebuild and showing how to measure main oil clearances.

[@johneric3886]

Excellent work, Good video footage!!!!

[@papascabs2767]

Thanks for the video...filled in some missing info for me. I'm going to do a couple BHWs soon.

[@PegasusScopes]

Im going to rebuild my 01 alh, so thank you for your videos man

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

Why is the first 3/8" of head bolt HOLE missing threads ?

[@MsMad555]

Witaj przyjacielu mam takie pytanie jaki kod miałeś na korbowód ach 038H czy 038J w tym silniku alh????

[@samynaak9074]

bhw pistons are 18.5 compression ratio vs 19.5 on stock alh. if you are running big nozzles the injection pressure is lowered too. These 2 factors make for ease of start and a smooth and clean running engine. Did you experience hard starting with this lower compression ratio and bigger nozzle combination?

[@kelekilla]

Should be right to aply this specs to my arl pd 150 icant not find its specs anywhere??thanks in advance

[@PegasusScopes]

Haynes manual or Google issue followed by workshop manual

[@matthewlee2686]

Running a small turbo and blowing engines? Hmm 😏. Sounds like dude has some real bad luck.

[@TDISwap]

Or a crap tune. I'd lean towards that.

[@mt.rushmore7916]

Integrated mains are NOT a "better" idea....esp. on the older 1.6 engines. Integrated mains have approx. only 60% of the original thrust bearing surface (at best). They are easier for putz mechanics to install though. And, I have NEVER seen integrated mains in the stock 1.6 engines. and I have taken lots of them apart to rebuild. You find them on on 1.6 engines which have been "rebuilt" by putz's. The whole idea of less wear surface on the 1.6's is critical due to an entirely different clutch/flywheel system which manages to shove the crank forward EVERY time the clutch pedal is pushed upon. I rebuild alh's and I NEVER install integrated mains.