Is The V10 TDI The HARDEST VW Engine To Work On? 👀

[@gregroles69]

Been dreaming of an R50 like forever. Who doesn't want 1000nm? Then I got a 2.5 BPC Transporter, and whilst it's finally running like a champ thanks to a lot of Darkside bits, endless special tools and about 700 research and garage hours, just half of a V10 has scarred me for life! I'm cured of my R50 desire, but happy to watch someone else do that much work!

[@Jakelaw24]

I will be removing my V10 for a few expected maintenance items in a couple of weeks as well, this will be the second time in my ownership of the vehicle. Thanks for your support of parts and ecu fine tuning. The first removal was due to a oil leak from the valve gear housing. This lead to the replacement of that housing, camshafts, and power steering pump as other faulty items when I first purchased. Since it has been running strong🤘

[@daveh1081]

13 hours to swap a starter motor.....insane! Top work gents!!

[@bosvark4x4adventures]

I was the first person in South Africa to draw a set of timing gears from the parts department, was fun fitting them with all tapered pulleys and diamond washers😂😂😂

[@jackrees5325]

What's all the complaining about 20 minutes it was done lol

[@brandonruhl4525]

i wish

[@jackrees5325]

@@brandonruhl4525 I bet

[@GERntleMAN]

For everyone having a leaking tandem pump: Don't just swap the gasket. Almost in all cases the reason for a leaking gasket, is that the pump gets heat cycled, warps and elliptically pulls itself of the gasket. It's of course in the tenths to hundreds of millimeters, enough though to make the gasket leak. Changing the gasket is only a short term fix. A side note: The drum n bassish breakbeat Gran Turismo/WRC menu music is really cool. Reminds me of something like Star Guitar from Chemical Brothers.

[@88rsr]

I have this on a 2.0 PD, if left a week then it will take a few cranks to start (otherwise it starts first crank every time) and the leak itself is only a tiny mist over that course of time. Tried a cheap gasket first but it still does it so figured the body must be slightly warped

[@imchris5000]

man the pallet jack axle stand is genius ill use that trick next time I drop an engine I always just used this roll around table I had

[@AntiGooseAction]

Loving the jungle behind the montages

[@dougie9071]

I am 'lucky' enough to also have a V10 BLE. I do my own work on it and I have seen that it's sort of possible to remove the engine without a lift if it's taken out through the front of the car (removal of intercoolers, winch, bolt-on structure etc). One of the jobs I think I have approaching is removal of individual subframes to allow for change of bushes and generally clean up the components and get rid of the inevitable rust. The car has done circa 140k miles and so I know an engine removal is at least somewhere on the horizon...

[@dalesmit7869]

Well done lads! Massive motor to work on but what a machine!! Proper hours put in but will pay off in the end.

[@donaldallan2492]

Ho lee sheet, thats a serious shift. Your teams needing a knighthood for that one, and at least a couple of cases of beer😉 great work

[@bosvark4x4adventures]

Next time just remove the engine complete with the subframe and front suspension attached….much easier and way faster

[@bigphillAchtung]

aye cracking work lads, but its the final nail in the coffin for me buying a v10. id love one, but fookin ell like🤣

[@ryanp6138]

Just get a V6, V10 is good but not for the faint hearted

[@unscrecon1]

After watching this … don’t think I’ll ever mutter under my breath again about labour costs …

[@craigj2483]

When it comes to work on the towrags at least 70% of the cost is labour

[@ridiculousthings4x4]

If it makes you feel any better, swapping the starter motor in my V10 Patrol is now a 20 minute job

[@lecsinszky]

Yes it is!!!!!😂😂🎉 ( have a lot experience with big TDI-s from VW consern )

[@justinjheijnen]

Time to put Some 2.5 r5 cams in it…

[@bk558462]

Hey chaps. Commenting from aus here. Always intrigued to see your vids on v8, v10 and v12 tdi motors. My dad has had a prefacelift v10 touareg since about 2013. It was 5 or so years old when he got it. To date its got 95000kms and the only maintenance its needed besides filters and oil, has been a tailhaft centre bearing. They are great machines. I myself have had v8tdi q7s and i feel like they are a better engine power/noise/efficiency wise, but the v10 are probably more reliable? The design of the twin front subframe on these older chassis q7 touareg cayenne is insane. They are a fookin tank. Now i dabble with tdv8 range rovers. Whens more v12tdi content coming 😊 ??

[@lucaslutzerler5429]

sweet soundtrack

[@Dan23_7]

And I thought engine jobs on my PD beetle were awkward 😂

[@J4RVV]

What’s the book time and cost on a 7p 3.0 starter motor replacement? 👀

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Book time on 7p is 1and half to 2 hours, so nowhere near as time consuming and far far cheaper. For costs, you can drop us an email to [e-mail] with reg/vin

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 😉

[@99unclebob]

Nice video, I love doing my own maintenance on my Volvo and my Golf, i honestly think this would do my head in and my garage would be completely used up with that V10 TDI Touareg , it is a big vehicle, here is something for you, with going to 35's and having to modify the body for clearance are you doing a regearing the diffs to work with the 35" tires, just curious 👍

[@DarksideDevelopments]

No work to the drivetrain yet!

[@Richard-ps7ht]

Great work as always. I have a 2015 audi q7 3.0 tdi. One problem im hoping someone can help me with. It has blown out One injector. Pulled out the thread. Any advice welcome for a permanent repair. I would like all 6 injector thread's doing.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Helicoil :)

[@Richard-ps7ht]

@@DarksideDevelopments would it be strong enough? Have you come across this on the 3.0 tdi. ? Would a stud conversion be stronger?

[@lukeparker9548]

Same as others i would love a r50. I knew doing work on these was a headache. But no driveway mechanic.is taking subframes and engines out in the garden 😂😂😂

[@whatmot]

Where did you send the actuators to? I didn't even know that it was possible to get them refurbed!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email :)

[@craigb4719]

single cab amorok vid anytime soon 😢

[@DarksideDevelopments]

BIG Update planned!

[@otacon4065]

Plot twist, he gave his notice.

[@i_smell_chicken8007]

I have a question: After recently getting myself an a5 8T3 and seeing your videos is there a mileage limit to when you shouldn’t build 3.0tdi engines to make a few more horses or is there none as long as the engine is healthy and what would you change out before it brakes just because the part is known for blowing up ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Literally depends on how well they've been maintained. They are solid engines that can do good power. Timing chains are something to check on them, our A7 3.0tdi had an issue with them that we sorted out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2PGe3Sjir2kgNU

[@i_smell_chicken8007]

@@DarksideDevelopments in most project diesels you delete the dpf here in Germany you get shut down by police for that… is the flow reduction so important that it has to go or can it stay in there without the turbo breaking after 10k miles ?

[@Fifthgear08]

Should of done a cat/dpf delete while the engine was exposed

[@nikolakarovic5964]

I want update on e91 m47 project ( cos I have same car ) 🤣

[@gothicpagan.666]

Every time one of those refuses to start, it's one less 3 tonne pos on the road

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Unfortunately for you, it lives to see another day

[@Randy-lg1qo]

It’s a turbo V10… comparing maintenance to a 4 cylinder Camry is ludicrous 😂

[@craigj2483]

Looking at the work pics you sent me the v6 is just as bad to work on

[@DarksideDevelopments]

not really but chains on any car are bad!

[@noahthepetrolhead]

How the hell did they fit the v12 in? The v10 is bad enough 😮

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The 12 never went in this chassis

[@noahthepetrolhead]

@@DarksideDevelopments oh ferynough 😅

[@Ride-Drive]

Yes, as well as V12 tdi.

[@Tehsheeeep]

technically The V12 isnt a vw engine, it was made by audi

[@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTS]

@@Tehsheeeep technically the V12 is a w12

[@hopingforthebest1.9]

​@@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTSTechnically thats the gas w12 not the diesel v12

[@Tehsheeeep]

@@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTS you're not wrong, but everyone refers to it as a v12 tdi (especiaslly audi) so thats what I will call it

[@ryanp6138]

Not the TDi​@@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTS

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

10 lbs of stuff in a 5 lb bag... Oh My..! Axle..OFF Goodies UNZIP Nugget DROP OUT... NOW SCRUB A DUB... SEAL IT WITH NEW... TOSS IT IN... WHUTS SO TUFF..? Aaaargh

[@maxracegarage125]

What a wideo, dont see nothing... like a taifun