Can We Overcome Even More Issues? Scirocco Engine Swap (Part 3/3)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

1st Episode - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4Cln5Vvh7RqpsU 2nd Episode - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5SxoIaml75sa5Y Jamies Behind the Scenes Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3rQlnl4grGLgbM Humble Mechanics Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXikemyVqNxsn9E

[@tonyadams09]

Good Video

[@itskarl79]

Ok guys, I will make you a deal... I know where there's a better Scirocco for 500... AND, I have a 2002 t-boned Jetta TDI, AND a 6 speed manual swap kit from Frans (Netherlands)... I want 2000 for my Jetta (runs/starts perfectly, 1200 miles on a new timing set/head gasket). Email me at (its_karl79 AT hotmail) I will not take a penny less than 2000, I spent 1500 on the swap kit, and 1200 on the work done to my Jetta before my nephew was T-boned driving to work. This is a steal, and it's an easy complete swap. I'm deleting the comment in 24 hours.

[@joachimhamam7283]

I have a mk4 golf 2l which I've owned for years now and its getting up there in age. i want to do an engine swap with a mk5 gti as a project, so would that be feasible?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Legend has it, the car is STILL at Jamie's shop

[@JamiesGarage1]

Haha! This may or may not be true

[@diffieq]

I was considering driving by DAP to see if it was in the parking lot.

[@billyjoe3309]

You rock bro!!

[@orbiterL]

If You have a Volkswagen, You know all the parts stores!

[@steveey8351]

Awesome series of vids, you boys definitely stuck at it, even when the chips were down!

[@nathanbogel7660]

I love how each episode keeps getting longer

[@donbrashsux]

And the hair gets greyer

[@LastHumansGarage]

This could become a legit DVD, Like Top Gearheads. Maybe a TV show. I can't turn it off.

[@kinglooper]

I don't know why it's so satisfying to actually see the struggle. It speaks to my soul. And all the hours I've spent on 15 minute jobs

[@StanleyKubick1]

I once spent 20 hours on a rear brake job

[@RealNerdyProductions]

@@StanleyKubick1 Oh my gosh same! Me and my buddy were having so much trouble. At around 12 hours we finished and when we test drove the car we were happy but very annoyed and tired! Ahh the joys of being a mechanic. Lol 😂

[@RealNerdyProductions]

Seriously dude. I’m glad I am not the only one who has struggled on a “quick and easy” job.

[@robertrishel3685]

100%!!!!! Nailed it!

[@htownblue11]

“No matter how experienced you are there is always a piece of you that assumes you f*&ked something up”.....YES. THIS. SO TRUE.

[@michaeloxman3820]

I'm a lawyer, and that's pretty much spot on in that field too! Great project - thanks for the vids.

[@notone4029]

Many moons ago I owned a Volkswagen. It was the BIGGEST financial mistake EVER for my automotive ownership. Watching you guys battling this Volkswagen and ALL hardships brings a sense of joy to me that it’s NOT me dealing with ALL that. You guys are quite entertaining.

[@JoelCaseyJonesMusic]

I’ve owned 7 VWs in my lifetime and ALL but 1 were reliable and required only routine maintenance. 1 gave me lots of trouble, but in fairness I didn’t maintain it like I should and I was putting lots of commuter miles on it. I guess what I’m trying to say is there are some known lemons in the VW lineup and it could be that you got one. Also… lots of people buy a VW and think they can treat it like a Toyota (which admittedly you can abuse to an insane level and never maintain… but are like driving a toy) and then sell it when they get slapped with the bill for fixing the thing they abused. This sucks when they aren’t up front with the buyer (often the case) and you could have been unlucky in this regard too. I’ve bought a few used VWs recently and the used market is flooded with these red flag cars. VWs (especially older ones) are particularly fun for those of us who can turn a wrench, like to mod and personalize stuff, and want a machine that feels like a machine. Some people like legos, some people like assembled toys. Both are cool.

[@dannyo3317]

​@@JoelCaseyJonesMusic: All good experiences for me as well.

[@JoelCaseyJonesMusic]

@@dannyo3317 💯🤙🏽 Oh and for the sake of putting it into the internetz for helping others. The one that seemed to break or randomly shut off all the time was a mk3 Jetta 2.0 NA. Such a cool car (fast and the furious) but those mk3 s just had so many electrical problems, sensor failures, and the classic VW fabric nightmare. I’m on to Mk4s now because they hold a special place in my heart for a special time in my life. They aren’t without their own woes for sure, but as long as you stay on top of routine stuff (oil changes, filters, timing belt/water pump), swap out the admittedly poorly engineered plastic coolant flanges and plastic crankcase/pcv system to metal - the 1.8T, VR6 and even 2.0NA are very reliable. On the GTI I’ve swapped all that stuff on and replaced most the old hoses, I seldom have an issue unless it’s consumable or service related. I have driven about 60-80mi per day for work on my main mk4 for the last almost 3 years and she keeps truckin.

[@ROCKY44]

I'm in Scotland, I owned that model of scirocco, same colour, (but we don't have those enormous stupid bumpers in the UK), and I ran a UK Scirocco owners club in the 80's. These 3 videos were awesome! I recognised that rusty fuel filler pipe too. Really great videos, thanks!

[@JamiesGarage1]

It’s all MY FAULT!! 😆

[@Deutscheautoparts]

I blame you for most of it

[@thrasher305]

The patience the Jamie had also as a shop owner. Please do more videos like these.

[@jacobhunsinger7793]

Thanks guys! When professionals experience these frustrations it give us, normal, working at home, in the garage, amateurs, solace, seeing that these things can happen to anyone. Loved the video.

[@Camhin1]

Thank you for not releasing these weekly!! You guys are awesome. :)

[@rizrz34]

I know it's a happy ending but I'm still on the edge of my seat

[@kingofkings1ify]

The casual water leak in the rear at 56:10 lol

[@joshchristiansen2790]

56:11 I think the Touareg Charles is driving has a bit of a leak...

[@HumbleMechanic]

That comes free with a Touareg HA

[@martokisful]

This series was magnetic, watched all at once and didn't feel the past of time, astonishing in every way, congrats guy, you nailed it!

[@ct1762]

dude yes love the "no matter how experienced you are, there is still a part of you that thinks you did something wrong" when you finish a fresh rebuild. even after 100+ outboard rebuilds, that first 10 mile run out on open water gives me the shakes a little. doesnt help you know every single bolt and screws exact function haha

[@scotta9072]

As a orginal 93 Corrado SLC owner I enjoyed seeing some professionals struggle with a VR6. Way to go guys! Love the sound of that VR6 Scirocco!!!!

[@PABU427]

You guys deserve an Emmy for this series.

[@mpp31387]

Thanks for showing up to my local LKQ and being like everyone else. Ripping shit apart, throwing bolts, breaking harnesses. No one may have needed those parts. Glad you had an easy time at it.

[@fedor5664]

I was so exited for this vid! And it is even an hour long, what a treat!

[@randomgc]

"Would you do something like that again?" Me, on the edge of my seat: "Say yes! Say YES!" This is genuinely one of the best KZbin swaps I've seen. Definitely looking forward to more shenanigans like this. Thanks for the great work!

[@cfjermedal]

This Scirocco brings back the memories. This was the very first brand new car my mom owned. She bought it brand new in 1987 when her and my dad both had job promotions. My did bought a truck and my mom bought a VW. She drove this car well into the 90’s. She took immaculate care of it. It was the car I learned to drive a manual transmission in and it was the car I took my drivers test in.

[@aroundomaha]

The whole series has been riveting (no pun intended). Great work gents. The car sounds like a beast and looks great. I can’t wait to see the long term outcome.

[@TheRaferaf]

OMG! I had this exact car in my youth. Everything went wrong with that thing and watching these videos almost brought a tear to my eye. The fuel pump, engine mounts steering wheel vibration were all problems I had to deal with. After getting into a head-on collision with that thing I honestly felt a sense of relief.

[@lancairw867]

I always like the look and wanted one in my youth. I had a boring 84 Honda. But with the vw issues I guess the working boring Honda wasn’t so bad 😆

[@larsson7709]

Things rarely if ever go to plan with old car projects like your OAP VW...great idea in theory for YT post ..timescales add pressure, parts availability becomes super limited, plus any other unforeseen problems leading to loss of focus,morale and frustration at times. I Respect....your determination to try and meet your agreed deadline it was admirable guys🛠🚗

[@raymondrizzuto7997]

Great video. I had an '83 scirocco in that exact same red. Brought back fond memories - I met my wife when I owned that car.

[@chrisroop]

I told my daughter to go take a picture of the red scirocco next to the Euro tuning tent and she comes back with a a picture of the redR32 lol. It's awesome that they got a chance to see a car that we've watched videos on. Is good seeing you guys at Wookie in the woods looking forward to more videos

[@stephenbrook9085]

My favourite build series on youtube! Excellent job guys looked like a massive headache but good memories

[@gabrielsaucedo8574]

Man ! My Two favorite channels together is always súper fun thank you guys greetings from Mexico I own an A3 8P 2.0 t fsi which Im working on and you guys are like my automotive gurus

[@MrDunc77]

Such a cool video! Man it's refreshing for us diy garage guys to see some pros actually battling it out with the types of ridiculous problems we come across instead of the usual ultra-polished 5 minute engine swaps you usually see

[@tommym6248]

Lol! That starter looked like the starter for the original 4 cylinder in that car...and I'll be willing to bet it was the lack of a solid ground all along. Jumper cables aren't a good enough connection for the kind of current that goes through a starter.

[@rockervdrive]

That was quite the journey and cool to watch! Glad everything eventually worked out!

[@brianellison8744]

My first thought when they on the trip home started talking about why haven’t they played the cassette yet was “it would be funny as hell if the song on the mystery cassette was ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey!”

[@touraneindanke]

Charles..... Your beard is very much like the bumpers on the scirocco, originally darker but now some grey developed. And its HUGE and obviously present. Keep it up dude NOTHING beats originality 💪

[@jman24961]

Cool to watch. Great perseverance and ingenuity. Seeing this old VW brings back a lot of memories.

[@jamesogara2219]

Absolutely fantastic wrenching -- and storytelling.

[@theGinthebuilding]

Having the commentary with you guys sitting on the couch, added to the video, made it alot more interesting

[@robertboreham3943]

I've literally just watched the first two then this is released

[@mickmiljevic9135]

I do this as a hobby and it's nice to see the honesty from pros when shit goes wrong there are many times that I question myself and it can't be that part but eventually I bring myself to step 1 in diagnosing and start again and finally find the problem.

[@jimmhb1986]

I’ve loved this so far. I’ve got an ‘89 (last year in Canada) that has had no where near the problems of yours. The most important thing I’ve learned is not to get carried away and drop a 20v in my car. Also, I’m not driving it 1100 miles or 1770km (that’s how we role in Canada)!. Thank you for the great entertainment and some learning along the way. Oh, mine had new fuel lines installed just before I picked it up because they had exploded everywhere just days before I went to get it! The angels are with all Scirocco drivers apparently.

[@wiseman1688]

Have to hand it to all of you guys, a wonderful job. 20 years from now and look back this is priceless.

[@Belayeety]

Having a BUB mark 5 golf just outside I can feel how it hurts hearing the missfires. This engine is running so smooth firing on all 6. Nice series looking forward to more content like this. Cheers from Germany!

[@Celtic-Texan]

I'm happy to see this! As an owner of a 1986 16V Scirocco, knowing that somebody took an interest in keeping one more of these rare cars going gives me a big smile.

[@craigscoular5238]

I have never been so stressed watching a video ........NEVER. Well done guys

[@nuthinnobody3357]

This was an amazing journey just to watch. Great job, boys!

[@leepaulison4928]

One of my favorite VW's from the '80s. Thanks for the build.

[@slagdemon]

I love this series. Thank you for doing it.

[@mayagrafix]

A very excellent adventure that almost became a bogus journey :) Congrats to Jamie + Paul for pulling it off!

[@ecarasig]

Welcome to the world of scirocco's gentlemen! It doesn't matter what you swap in new or old if its a scirocco your working on something WILL go wrong. This is the car that taught me about cars. It will never fail to fail but I still love mine. But ONLY MINE lol.

[@sauerkrautviking7586]

As a 30 year Scirocco fan, it breaks my heart when someone rushes a Engine swap or resto. I have a feeling that the car is more or less undrivable due to engine height off the road. Some of the things that went wrong here was: 1. Dont be in a hurry (3 Day Build). 2. VW Engines install from below much more smoothly that the top. (30 years experience speaking). 3. Make sure the engine being transplanted has parts available, as everything is going to break because it is old. 4. Don't crank the suspension down to fix the fender gap problem, try increasing the rim and tire diameter instead. 5. Measure the engine to be transplanted and compare to the original engine. Scirocco engines are not very tall,and to make them fit VW inclined the engine back significantly. Putting this engine in a Golf would have been better because of height. Here's some links to a long term Scirocco Resto thats worth seeing: www.vwvortex.com/threads/my-new-scirocco.4564883/ and a Golf 16V G60 with the new ECU and Intake manifold, etc kzbin.info/door/FEmGfwTxJHb7g50Rbyc_aA

[@Kbrusky15]

This channel is single handedly reinvigorating my passion for working on VW. Thanks for the great videos :)

[@dougfisher1266]

I had an 80 Scirocco all through the 90s. It kept me in great shape. It made me walk all the time. Such a love/hate for that car. Gave it away for free.

[@nitronamous]

3rd playthrough on this series and still entertaining! This was a great testament to anyone attempting this amazing but difficult task! You guys are the best, we need an update as well!!!

[@jstfkndi]

The patience exhibited on this project is astounding! Great watch and congrats!

[@mikesvirtualgarage9917]

Awesome idea and everyone involved executed this quite well. It is really cool to see enthusiasts with a lot of knowledge try and troubleshoot and figure crazy stuff out. My hats off to all of you! Nice work.

[@mircoheitmann]

this is superb! all of you have great chemistry, amazing project, more than a damn hour completely entertainingly (is that a word?) plus titled chapters and to top it of barely even ads. i am speechless.

[@slowr5422]

The emotional roller coaster of this build, I’ve been there, it changes a man, builds or destroys friendships, but man once you get that shitbox on the road, pure bliss.

[@CAPabloco]

“Stick-to-it-ness!” That was a super adventure, guys. Thanks for taking us along. Look forward to detailing updates.

[@keagandanster7345]

Checking in from South Africa! - Awesome series guys - This reminds me when Jamie Orr Built his 3.6 VR6 Citi Golf Engine and flew it around the world - Good to see the "VURA" Engine in action!

[@dbyrd34222]

Paul please keep making videos, my sense of humor is on your level and I'm dying during this whole series

[@pjson70]

Just binge watched all 3 episodes. My Vw heart cried a little when you pulled the original enigne out, but it got better when the Vr6 was in place. Nice to see someone do a cool engine swap in the Scirocco to :) Over here in Sweden i have mostly seen Golf/Jetta Mk1 and Mk2 swaps, both Vr6 swap and 1.8T swaps. Looking forward to see more of the Scirocco!

[@NevaLose94]

You two are my favorite Volkswagen nerds on KZbin❤ I was rooting for y'all the entire time and honestly thought it was getting towed for sure lol

[@johnwithcats]

I really like the format of you two talking on the couch about the video segments. Awesome work!

[@mikemantho9426]

That was epic! You guys make a great team and your friendship really shines through.

[@tomwhit1982]

Amazing Collab between you guys again. It took me three days to refurb and fit some calipers last month so what you got done in the same time was amazing. Look forward to the next one.

[@stephengreen3566]

The problem solving and the final result are why we do it. Thank you guy's for letting us follow this journey. The scirocco is one of the most beautiful VW's.

[@jackcampbell5443]

mk3 Jetta vr6 glx 5speed owner now. been a Vdub man since 94. lol. I know ur pain. owned a 87 Scirocco. red loved it. cool build guys..

[@aharquail]

Weird that we already know the ending from @HumbleMachanic video, but I’ll still watch. Fun series!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Im glad you watched both. So much more happened. HAHA

[@CringeTheGinge]

The sound of the VR6 is going to make me cry, its so beautiful.

[@distantcomets]

This series was awesome! I had a red 84 Scirocco in college, and you guys have me all nostalgic...

[@JWattum]

That water leak in the Touareg at 56 min while you guys are talking about more problems made me laugh sorry guys. Awesome job with the build. That was extremely impressive.

[@damnedlock8776]

I had a buddy who had a scirocco......yours still looks good after all these years.

[@robertrishel3685]

When that engine started.... ✊👍👍😂 Jamie is a Saint👍😂

[@zdrifterboy]

its nice to see videos where people had problems to solve rather than the ones where everything magically goes back together without a hitch. You dudes went through some soul destroying problems but it all paid off.. eventually.fair play to everyone involved in this.u deserve some beers.🍺🍻🍺 excellent series of vids.😎🤘

[@fr33dumb0]

This is awesome! I had so much stuff to get done this afternoon but was sucked right in to watching ALL of this!

[@OEMplusRESTO]

Holy fuck.. where to start. For the first time in the entertainment industry, i followed the entire series start to end(including the vr6 rebuild) As a shop owner i really want to applaud jamie for not just lending him your shop, but also his tools, expertise, and last but not least his time. What an amazing dude. His dad included. With that being said, good work on all og you. What a shitfest of issues. I have done projects like this these many times. Maybe thats why i was clinged to the screen the entire time. So many channels try and sugarcoat owning and doing project on shitty vehicles. You didnt. And i felt all of your problems entirely because ive been there so many times myself. Great content. I really enjoyed it.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for the kind words. We earned a really great friend in Jamie. Check out his channel here kzbin.info

[@roccoracer]

This is one of the best video series I have ever watched.

[@gabe9651]

Aside from being a entertaining video series it was extremely educating as far as engine swaps go honestly. I really enjoyed this series! 2 super smart Mechanics making for a V-ery DUBnamic Duo.

[@Melanie16040]

Again!!! My Dudes! On the trip down y'all stopped at the Target in my town and now the Advanced Auto Parts in my town too!!! Idk, I'm just hyped to be like "I know EXACTLY Where they are!!!" Pretty cool!

[@Jettblack98]

Oh man, the fogging of the windshield brought back memories. The drain line for the condensation would always get clogged up and leak in the passenger floorboard.

[@haggardautomotive]

I love that you guys show what it’s really like. Great series.

[@mayhew75]

This whole series was so good! I got word that one of my fleet trucks just dropped 10 gallons of fuel on a clients property while watching this. My stress level is minor compared with watching this! Keep it going! More dumb builds that are amazing!

[@MrDunc77]

The wheels on the Rocco are great 👌🏼👌🏼

[@paulbarber1960]

Love these videos over two days on my works sofa as I was the spare/cover train driver at my depot. Great content, coffee, cake, sofa and paid 😎

[@eppyz]

The Leak in the SUV was interesting haha....Wowza, all I can say about this build is YIKES and hope you can go over everything and actually make this car not only run good but look good.

[@sletourneau3]

Not gonna lie, totally cheered when she started 🤷‍♀️ it's nice to see that old girl running.

[@RandomMichael]

Best video, most engrossing, I've seen! I had a '76 carburator Scirocco.

[@ryanmagee2623]

The parts guy with the Master Tech, love it!

[@DarkClosetOfTheMind]

Great series! Clean out the (rain) drains on your Touareg I bet they are plugged causing the issue. ;) Big issue on Cayenne and Macans, so probably the same.

[@speedbuggy16v]

No tools have been thrown up till this point, YET. The wheels look great! She looks great at that level. Either trim the pedal, or redo the mount! For the shifter you could have used longer spacers at the back, but cutting it works as well. OH GOD, bad injector.......now I feel SOOOOO bad for you guys. LOL @ pranking him on the injector, but really, Vortex or samba, someone would have helped you out. You could have also spaced up the bottom of the bracket for the throttle pedal, but I am with you, you made it happen, thats all that matters. Uhg, I hate composite radiators and the tank connections....... Best audio ever for the air freshener! I have to say, you buys have some balls taking on this build in such a short time, making it happen only makes it better..... I am at 48:30 and I will say this, I will happily give you a grand and come pick it up! Your just fighting the usual swap gremlins, this is, and will be awesome if you see it through. Finally, it sounds happy! LOL, it does sound like a Wookie! That is an awesome swap, even more awesome given the time it was done in! Just raise the rear, it looks fine. ROFL @ VW foam on the floorboard...... I always hated the foam in the heater boxes on especially the A2 cars. Again you guys have incredible testicular fortitude! LOL, dash rattles in an A1 are just part of the fun, turn the stereo up! Now its ruined, I will give you $500! There will be ballads written of your journey.

[@tt-rs1457]

What a great job you guys finished at the end. Not easy peasy lemon squeezy :-) All sciroccos were build at Karmann in Osnabruck, here in germany...together with the Golf Convertible and before the Beetle-Convertible and the Karmann-Ghia and the 914 Porsche......

[@ArraisLF]

Congrats guys, legendary determination and great build. Some more content on the scirocco would be awesome

[@Aye_its_Dev]

Absolutely loved the series/build!! You guys are so entertaining to watch had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Greatly looking forward to the next build road trip series!!!!

[@johnmoser2689]

That over exhausted look on everyone reminds me of old times.... damn challenging

[@AtownCangri]

Yup, covering flying sparks with "fireproof" cardboard 🤣 You guys a great!!! I really enjoy this.

[@nickblood5040]

Just Well Done Guys, Incredibly impressive staying power, not many have that much!

[@djcarlitosatl]

Ahh yes... my “almost” first car had I not wrecked it before my mom gave it to me. Same color, too. Great work gentlemen. This car build is motivating me even more to maybe go to Wookie in the Woods this weekend! Never seen Charles without a hat before, LOL!

[@Badgertronix]

Fantastic series, enjoying every painful and glorious moment. Just imagine how much easier it would have been to transfer the CIS over 🤣🤣

[@leeodell2009]

Amazing series! Thank you guys for the riveting content! 🔥🔥🔥

[@josephhertzberg2734]

I'll subscribe to Jamie's channel for being such a trooper

[@Deutscheautoparts]

He was a trooper for sure