Will Our Barn Find GTI Drive Again?

[@w00tz0rzZ]

This might be my favorite Car Throttle episode ever. Shout out to Edwin for being hilarious.

[@Dutch_fellow]

Yeah same, love seeing the building and explaining of issues :)

[@paulcunninghame7225]

I’m with you on this. Edwin’s a comedic talent.

[@The_Real_Pope]

Did Edwin write this reply…? 🤨

[@stevengrace6712]

They’re are all great but just loving Edwin’s OCD and dead pane humour!!

[@1nvisible1]

*Er ist bereit zum start, Wie er braust, Wie er saust, GTI. Wa-wa!!!* "Kleiner GTI / Little GTI Du siehst prima aus / well, you look so fine Ich liebe, dich zu fahren / How I love to drive you Hol’ die leistrung ‘raus / Let the performance shine Hör nur, wie er sich anlasst / Listen when I start it Steck’ den schlussel ‘rein / Stick the key in the ignition Er ist bereit zum start / And it’s ready to go Wie er braust / How it zips Wie er saust, GTI. / How it zooms, GTI. Werde bargeld, sparen / I’ll save up some money Kauf’ den GTI / Buy a GTI er fahrt mit mir lassig / ’cause it drives so easy An den andren vorbei, / past the other cars Uberholt benzinfresser / Passes all the gas-hogs Macht mir spass dabei / Makes me smile a while Und jedermann sagt sich dann bloss, / And everyone thinks to themselves “Kleiner wagen-du bist gross” / “Little car - you’re grand” Er ist bereit zum start / It’s always ready to go Wie er braust / How it zips Wie er saust, GTI. / How it zooms, GTI. Wah wah… wah wah wah wah wah…."

[@BRESE22]

Big up for keeping the 8v, too many people are swapping them out

[@alexanderpsaras5663]

I mean the reason they swap it is more fun and I’d take that any day

[@nimal1153]

​@@alexanderpsaras5663 but now days. A mk2 golf gti with it's oe engine is worth alot more than a engine swapped mk2

[@BRESE22]

@@alexanderpsaras5663 they just make em undeliverable and everyone does it because it’s “easy power”

[@zzzires5045]

​@DVL BRESE2240 whilst yes I agree stock is cool, newer engine is efficiency, power, reliability ect there's a lot of gains

[@kristofferjonassen4761]

I completely agree, I love the 8v engine in the Mk1 and this Mk2, if I owned any of them I would love to throw a turbo build on a 8v and make decent power for the car, like 200hp, it's easy power I would say and reliable power for the car, no reason to make it overpowered.

[@TheBackRoads]

The quality of this series is mega, well done lads ❤ More to come we hope!!!

[@Tablaj]

really ? nah . yours look better mate . the guys are noobs

[@MBUncle]

Not sure if he caved in or just got wiser, but Ethan certainly doesn't look as disgusted and confused near cars as before.

[@TomRileyTech]

Loving Edwin's vibe and input. What a great addition to bring you back up to a trio!

[@aryanbanerjee1636]

It's funny to see Ethan, Jack and Edvin to work together on a car and swear on each other.😂

[@FCD844]

These three together are class, keep it up.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Edwin is a brilliant addition - such an intelligent but articulate and funny character! Awesome work on the build so far - loving this series

[@JonD_44]

Tbh I was concerned about Car throttle when Alex decided to do his own thing, but Edwin just fits in perfectly! Great addition 👍 looking forward to more of these 3 😁

[@carmaniacCDN]

Edwin is coming into his own here. Love that he’s the car nerd, Jack is the cool guy and Ethan is just…Ethan 😂

[@Patriiiiick]

I liked the bit with Ethan, a woodworker(I think still?), pick up a chisel thinking it was a headliner remover.

[@danabc322]

Anything’s a headliner remover if you’re brave enough!

[@Patriiiiick]

@@danabc322 Very true!

[@antontaylor4530]

I love the 1.8T, but im actually glad you put an 8v in it. 😊

[@KoRbA2310]

I was so happy when the engine kicked in. Great job guys! Makes me want to get a new project car myself.

[@KhalsaSoulja]

My favourite episode yet! I adore you guys working as a team. No real 'leader' just collectively working with one another with no ego. You guys smashed it!!!

[@thomasflint56]

This dynamic is absolutely brilliant, I’ve always enjoyed car throttle but I feel like this era is elite!

[@j_mars_cars]

This whole series is 11/10. Positively amazing. I love the persistence and good attitudes you guys show. you just don’t let it get you down.

[@schwuzi]

Wow Ethan is really getting comfortable working on cars now. That headliner install was super clean. I bet he did a better job at that than I would have. Also it's great to have Edwin in front of the camera. I really like the vibes of you 3. Keep doing what you're doing, it's pure greatness!!

[@footlongcone]

Man, that first barely tacked together start and drive after a bigger project, is THE best. All the hours afterwards to get it buttoned up and right are so much easier just knowing it can work. Stoked for the rest of the series.

[@rowandavies6117]

So true

[@Lasergun74]

“It does pay to be thorough” best quote ever Jack! I’m a laser service engineer and I can relate sooo much with this sort of advanced troubleshooting.

[@Jahmed5635]

Props to Edwin for taking time with his new pride and joy, cleaning it throughly and cleaning the parts up including the engine bay, nice to see someone actually take care of a car and give it the attention it deserves rather than trashing a car for no reason like Alex did unfortunately 😅

[@cannygrowabeard]

This might be one of my favourite episodes of CT in ages. Well done lads.

[@althejazzman]

This is so genuine and relatable. No scripted drama. I hope the rest of the K-Jet system works. It hates sitting with stale old fuel and is very pressure sensitive.

[@Strike86]

Edwin needs to become a front-and-centre presenter, he's too funny. The three of you are great together. Really enjoyed this episode.

[@NH00531]

The ‘drive’ out of the workshop made me smile broadly. This is definitely the trio Mk2, great work chaps! 😂

[@hero-wp7tm]

Brilliant video really enjoyed it, can’t believe a video of an engine swap with no snapped bolts, no wrong parts and large amount of bad language, doesn’t seem real!

[@alexgaming9506]

Just stumbled upon this channel and I instantly love it. I love all 3 of you together, it works so well. If you lot were made the Top Gear presenters I would definitely start watching it again since Jezzer and the gang left 😂 Watched a few more recent videos and I think the Edwin edition is so complimentary to the team. More videos please!

[@benjaminbeebe9182]

I had an 85 in 2000, always blowing the main pump. Dirty gas tank was the issue. I put a lawn mower in-line filter before the main pump and it helped a lot.

[@tomby10]

Nice to see Edwin come into his own

[@MrSupercharger99]

Glad you went with the original engine guys instead of bastardising it with a vr6 that is way to heavy for the car. Enjoyed this and have done all of the jobs you did many times 👍

[@jaygoodwin6287]

Best video in a long while. As someone with a 1989 4 door mk2 golf gti in hellos blue (for sale) that runs and drives but needs a lot of work. I will be following specifically to get her even more ready

[@benruether8294]

I love the simplicity of the 8v. I never owned one personally but have worked on them in a shop. Timing belts and maintenance is always quick and easy.

[@MrMadhame]

Have to say, I'm really enjoying these episodes with Edwin! Hope to see him in future episodes!

[@conorfraser5893]

Absolutely loving this series so far! The technical aspect and the innuendos are hilarious. I was cheering when it "moved under its own steam" 😂

[@007knick]

So glad you have saved this golf! Need to take it on a epic road trip!!

[@MichaelJones-xs3yx]

Edwin is a top quality addition to the team, absolutely loving this series, top work lads 👍👍

[@CherylCold]

Got a clipper engine in our Country (98hp). After years of fettling it still conks out at junctions and runs way too rich. Good luck guys. These are a PITA to get running nice.

[@MisterHughes]

Mine also had a secret switch, disabled a fuel pump, proper low-tech immobiliser. A 1.8 litre 8v sounds like a puny option these days, but mine belted along quite quickly. Proper nostalgia seeing one the same colour, same skinny bumpers, same seats, same wheels, same spec. You love to see it.

[@kevinbdonovan]

So i've subscribed off of this double-bill. What excellent vibes all-round! So delighted when the GTI kicked into life, so so good! Excited to look back through the older episodes and see what gems I can find!

[@robertkirkham1772]

Loving this. I'd love to see a full restoration series on this car, I think we see too little of them once bought.

[@anastasiskanidis1925]

Thanks for saving this golf!! I loved the 2 episodes so far, I'm extremely excited for what's to come.

[@rollingtroll]

My goodness I love the genuine enthusiasm you all have for this care. Best CT buy to date!

[@mkab1865]

I'm loving the trio of Edwin, Jack and ethan

[@AlexMilli]

You can tell you love making this sort of content, great video. Would love to see you guys do more builds like this.

[@MrSluby]

Since Alex's departure, this GTi series I've enjoyed the most, was actually excited when I saw this pop up on my feed. Keep it up lads

[@Marco-yf1xd]

Very nice video, this channel is reviving, glad to see it.

[@unknownpresence1669]

We need MORE, Edwin is a great addition to the team, love his knowledge! Alex who? 😂

[@BRED510]

Edwin and Jack are great together. Excellent episode.

[@vr6Hero]

Always love some MK2 content. Question for you guys though, where did you source the headlining? Would be keen on replacing mine. Keep it up boys!

[@ShibbyJay]

Absolutely loved this. The excitement, the will it? Won't it? Then the little problems that show up later, exhaust, coolant leak. It's what the car scene is all about. Fixing it all till it's perfect.

[@joemagliocco6153]

Absolutely brilliant video. Love Jack and Edwin’s chemistry. Crazy quality 👏❤️

[@akirsyakir]

Good content! love seeing youtubers buy shit and turning it into something worth loving and absolutely love seeing a bunch of blokes who don't have much knowledge about cars working on cars. it's always funny and entertaining. Keep on making more!

[@Delboyy111]

That new guy is an amazing person, goes above and beyond 👍🏼

[@KuyaHandyKap]

i love this video. brings me back to the days me and my mechanic buddy spending the whole night trying to figure out what's wrong with his car. may he rest in peace. 😞

[@mattalki]

I love that you're keeping it original! There's nothing like that first start and drive when refurbing a car like that. Nice work, and can't wait for the next episode!

[@JerGol]

Edwin in front of camera is a good move. He's very knowledgeable and funny, which is a great combo!

[@chriskirk3890]

“Now I’m the boy who lived” Such a good line. Edwin is great on these videos!

[@seanocd]

Fuel running into your armpits is one of the early rights of passage for any wrencher. The joys of fuel problems!

[@jackgray1402]

Amazing! I'm so happy that y'all got this beauty running once again. I have an 88 GLI that hasn't run in more than 10 years, though I've gone through and rebuilt or replaced many components. I will try to trouble shoot the electrical system in the same way in hopes that I can have her running again. Keep up the great work gentlemen.

[@gman248]

Good luck brother! Keep us posted

[@confusedbeard69]

Would be so awesome to see this sweet GTI get properly restored =)

[@jonathanstokes7332]

Classic car throttle these three are elite

[@dafjones250]

Fair play. Edwin is a great lad. And kudos to ethan he's done some acceptable work. Great content we can all relate to trying to save any car. Truly enjoyed we share the same ups and downs

[@skajme]

Top video, lads. Definitely enjoying you three working together. Edwin has been a great addition

[@daltonsikhosana8275]

As soon as it’s rolled out that’s when projects get left and forgotten. Did the 3 cardinal stay me of project cars. 1. Start it with some issues (get excited) 2. Move it off the ramp (Get excited) 3. Get excited. 😭

[@driveheritage]

Great work guys and keep it up Edwin!

[@donaljamescaddye3805]

This has got me fired up for my 924 Porsche - Well done lads - she is over the worst now and out of the danger zone - She wants to survive and now she will !! Njoyed every second of this video !!

[@Foxonis]

22:05 that headliner for the sun roof already f'ed up

[@sandipsaha6425]

Been out for a while since Alex left...but to be honest this series has just brought me back right in.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Malligmallan]

hands down the best series you have done

[@d.b.cooper1]

I like how the channels doing well even after Alex left, something that can't be said for many KZbin channels who go through this phase, broke the curse. Fiar play lads, keep the content coming

[@uncensored5104]

Make sure you are getting the low tension signal from the coil to relay. The relay will only prime the pump/accumulator when you turn the ignition on, but the relay needs that low tension signal from the coil so it knows that the engine is turning over. Its a safety/crash feature on the K-Jet.

[@barrypike4688]

Matt at mk2 spares is amazing for parts

[@stuarthumphrey6158]

Really good video, great fun to see you getting properly dirty! More workshop stuff please, espciall with Ethan.

[@rob_beaumont]

What a great series! Hope we see a decent amount of restoration!

[@FuturePrison]

So good! I love having Edwin in front of the camera.

[@nathanjamescars]

Loving this series. Edwin and Jack are my new favourite duo!

[@pieterv6984]

This is the best Car Throttle video to date. The editing on this is phenomenal.

[@tramlink8544]

you guys made my evening, finally something good to watch on YT :)

[@rickydub6950]

Having brought both my 8v and 16v mk2s back from the brink, its amazing how well they have survived and need basically a refresh and some bodywork to be back on the road 👏 great series and what a turnaround already 😎

[@DukeICT]

Congrats guys!!! So happy for you all.

[@ashtonboy3450]

I absolutely love those cars! My sister has the MK2 Golf 1.8 and I have the Mk2 Jetta with the same engine. I hope to one day get myself a MK2 GTI. Awesome work guys, keep it up!

[@D_4_N_]

Edwin is just a content machine with his sight-unseen habits. Keep it up.

[@chedhead3278]

Ahh, the sweet smell of success. And coolant, obvs. Nice one guys.

[@stuart6973]

Lovely P38 👌🏻 Great video guys

[@freddythefrog70]

Love this channel.......Adam who! Well done Ethan, Jack and Edwin! You guys are now fully fledged mechanics! Proud of you!!

[@Rich..]

Really hope you keep going with this. Would love to see it looking mint

[@danieleaton1399]

Absolutely loving this I had an 88 gti as my first car and still have it 23 years on

[@Gearshift__]

Absolutely love this series guys. Please do more vids restoring old cars 👍

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

Edwin and CT are great again, best series since Alex left, love both channels and good to see you guys still doing okay

[@jeremywilliams6618]

Good to see you keeping it original. Well done guys

[@Walchben]

Honestly I am enjoying this series so much - got me wanting and waiting for more episodes 😅

[@danmason5241]

This is the stuff we want to see lads!! Keep it up. Cars we love being given the mechanical TLC they deserve and getting to see all the oily bits along the way...

[@ghomerhust]

long live the MK2!! my favorite all time car! ive owned several of them over the last 25 years, and they are simply epic! mk1/2/3 vw is some of the funnest cars to build, repair, and drive. basic simplicity. my daily is a mk3 that i vr6 swapped, and i refuse to by any car of any brand newer than 1998. had you guys been state-side, i have a fantastic ENGLISH SPEC 1.8 CIS GTI motor from a 1984.5 mk2 GTI sitting in my basement. ran when pulled, we stuffed a 24V Vr6 into the car, and as part of the payment, the owner gave me the old motor. it DROVE in, and sounded excellent. ive had 25 years experience with the old 8V vw engines, so i know what a bad one sounds like. CIS vw setups with the dual fuel pumps were pretty finicky. the in-tank pump was a low pressure high flow pump. the one that actually made the engine run, was a VERY high pressure vein style pump, that ran at 90-125psi. in the states, they are incredibly expensive and hard to find. i keep lots of used ones in stock to keep the old cars in my area on the road. ive also rebuilt several of the fuel distribution blocks in the front, the part with the 4 fuel lines coming out of it.

[@Tanuem]

Brilliant video! Keep this trio of presenters going, and keep this Mk2 alive!

[@andrewparra2922]

Please I beg Car Throttle give this the Skoda Octavia treatment one of the greatest series on this channel and so satisfying

[@leebrown6623]

Excellent work boys I had every faith in you getting it running 🙌🏻 having Edwin in the mix is a very welcomed addition. Look forward to the next instalment

[@ilanasmits6148]

This vibe feels so amazing , guys who do what they love and where they’re passion lies in a English country

[@srowell3]

Jack Joy in a p38 range rover! ❤ Amazing. Need a video on that!

[@TheUkdan02]

This is the first video I've watched since Alex left and I have to say I'm loving it. I'll be back boys! Great episode.

[@93tiny08]

"Refurb the Pirelli P Slots?" Absolutely got me 🤣

[@charbee1220]

Great video 👌🏻 already looking forward to seeing the next one