2.0 TSI Engine Bottom End Teardown ~Pistons, Balance Shafts Oil Pump

[@HumbleMechanic]

If you guys like this style of video, let me know. I will try and get my hands on more engines to tear down

[@danisoful]

How many miles does this engine have?

[@jaymack8647]

HumbleMechanic keep em coming

[@Swordie100]

Yes, they are a nice break from the regular fix part A and B video's. That's what I liked from the White Wookie video's too. Aircooled VW engine that has destroyed itself? I got one for 15 euro's. :D

[@cq4538r]

Keep em coming, I like seeing this kinds thing. Maybe you'll eventually come across an engine like what I just tore down. With 2+ bearings COMPLETELY gone and the rest looking horrible, one piston totally wrecked (bent rod, chipped head, missing stuff) and maybe more bent rods. Would be interesting to see how you handle it :)

[@lennys.4588]

Definitely enjoy these types of videos

[@MrJObajobas]

Wow this engine is so complicated. I've done a Subaru engine rebuild as a diy and it was like 50 bolts in obvious places, and super easy stuff to figure. This TSI engine is just a nightmare!

[@chrisj197438]

Jonas Lekstutis Germans over complicate things. Subaru’s are easy to work on. If you haven’t seen him already check out Subaru Mike on KZbin. He’s a master tech and a Subaru God.

[@thelastmohicaneagleeye6581]

@Dacia Sandero guys "Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple" American folk singer - Woody Guthrie-

[@g.d.7629]

Toyota uses about 750 too many bolts on engines too

[@EscapeEFT]

It's German. Overly engineered designs is their specialty.

[@tt-rs1457]

What an engine.....very complicated built...... Great video, didn't know about this spring loaded device in the Oilfilter bracket.

[@christhjian9923]

Honestly, I think your instructional videos are the best in KZbin. Really underrated

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you 🙏

[@FourRingsAuto]

Brilliant video Charles. I have rebuilt over a hundred of these EA888 engines back at Audi for oil consumption, and of course now tensioner failure. It's great to see another tech happy to pass on the knowledge and information regarding the issues with these engines too.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Rock on!!!

[@jamesfranko5098]

At what level of consumption do you need to look at the engine?

[@miketeeveedub5779]

The top-end of this engine is a nightmare, but damn, that bottom end looks bulletproof. I like the block-stiffening brace, and that main caps are cross-bolted, much like a Chevy LS V8. So technically, it's a 4-bolt main! No wonder modders are getting +600HP out of these blocks without much issue. However that water pump belt looks like a PITA to change. Reminds me of beater brush belt off a vacuum cleaner. Leave it to the Germans to overly-complicate things... Great video as always Charles! Cheers!

[@HumbleMechanic]

The belt is easy when the engine is assembled. Legit 3 bolts. LOL You are right about the booth end, its solid. I am surprised we didn't find damage here.

[@fastinradfordable]

mike, I wouldnt call those balance shafts "bullet proof" by any standard.... humble mechanic; very nice post. you have excellent narration. to time both balance shafts, and cams from scratch looks like a PITA!!!

[@miketeeveedub5779]

​@@fastinradfordable: no disagreement from me on that issue. Betcha the engine runs fine without the balance shafts. I'd delete the shafts, balance the crank, and live with the slightly lumpy idle instead. But the utilitarian commuting 'normies' probably wouldn't like it...

[@klystron44]

Best 2ltr engine block was the BMW 2002, and they were getting +1200bhp out of 1500cc turbocharged. Cylinder head was a problem though on the road cars, never did solve the wear on the rocker shafts.

[@timmiekat6072]

VW actually designs remarkably good engines I live in europe myself and i sometimes see things on videos about american VW's that we dont see here. I mean like hoses that arnt correctly put away and the engine not being properly bolted to the car itself. Shame since VW is known as really realiable here and known as unreliable in the usa.

[@BrianKariuki]

The Block itself is very solid. Crankshaft is forged ( i think). Very rarely do the cylinder bores scratch. This is the one part of that engine that's reliable

[@-BuddyGuy]

I wish there was a car maker that would do VW gearshift with a Toyota engine with Alfa Romeo styling with Mercedes interior with BMW suspension and Chevy cupholders.

[@TownofJezza]

no problem, BYD in Shenzhen does exactly that, they copy everything that is good and price it like a pair of sneakers

[@klystron44]

Have been thinking on similar lines for years.

[@TownofJezza]

BYD China - they copy everything and mix it together - Patents or Copyright? what's that?

[@ronaldsalem]

closest thing Audi s class but minus Toyota readability

[@eponymous7910]

Honda gearshift, Lexus engine, Mercedes suspension, BMW handling, Audi interior, Alfa styling

[@harrygatto]

Enjoyed this style of presentation, all the facts and no waffle. Having watched this video and the preceding one all I can say is that engines certainly have become much more complex than they were when I was an apprentice car and truck mechanic more than 50 years ago.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

I've found the number 1 reason for these engine failures. Too many dam plastic components!

[@TolandTheShattered]

Fred Pinczuk Just replaced my plastic water pump :(

[@VortechBand]

#1 failure: It's made in Germany

[@EscapeEFT]

True. They would use 3D printed pistons if they lasted for at least the time it took to drive off the dealer lot.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

@@EscapeEFT Its coming, I still remember 15+ years ago Honda was going to use a composite (Fancy word for Plastic ABS mixed with glass fiber) injection molded lower control arms on the Honda Civic. They abandoned the idea and it was never commercialized (Thank F%$6king God). I think fundamentally the Japanese mfg have learned to limit their use of plastic components in powertrain. While the Germans keep pushing the envelope and failing miserably. Having said that. Can't wait to see what the "Toyota" Supra (build by BMW) will do long term for its owners. It was one heck of a gamble for such a reputed brand to pick such a $hit constructor. Personally, I think its a huge mistake.

[@EscapeEFT]

@@fredpinczuk7352 The problem is that you take plastic parts, mixed with overly engineered parts, plus a bit of idiot design then your head explodes when you try to repair one of this money pits after the plastic water pump fails (BMW plastic water pump no joke) or something else. It almost feels like they design them like this to discourage you from even attempting a repair. Then you go to the shop and they tell you is $150 to diagnose and tell you what one light on the dash board means.

[@therealderjett]

Great video. I really like seeing the disassembly process. I don't have this motor in any of my cars but still think alot of the tips will pay off when working on other VW engines or even other manufacturer engines. Again thank you for the informative and fun videos.

[@JustforFun-cb7bo]

VAG knows what they do...these engines and all the new ones are "disaster ready to happen" stuff. Oil and water leaks everywhere. When you wanna have efficiency with power low weight and as cheap as possible this is the result.

[@geezman1000]

All manufacturers make junk nowadays. Everyone car has a few pry bars... Helps get into our wallets. Fix the old junk or buy some new junk made out of cheese metal..

[@Rift45]

@@geezman1000 Scott is right, if you look at a Ford or Chevy in 2021 its all just as complicated. However the Germans are the best at making complicated run well. Ive had 4 VW/Audi vehicles and they run and drive so well. 4 cars is not a huge sample size granted but they have been more reliable than the big 3 in my experience.

[@aramb5482]

Yeeeeeah you have a point, but most of these issues are found on the older tfsi engines, the new ones can be built to make some insane power with some decent reliability

[@misham6547]

​@@geezman1000LS engines are pretty much bulletproof

[@jeremyhebel393]

I actually just bought a repossessed A4 from a Copart auction, with a bad engine, this will help me greatly as I plan to rebuild it myself, great work and thanks for the videos!!

[@apexseal2811]

It's nice to physically see what are the causes of renown problems in these engines, after having heard so much about them. Keep it up with this content as well as explaining the causes of failure. Thanks for sharing.

[@John-uj9zy]

Heat and plastic don't mix. The Germans might be the best at planned obsolescence.

[@EscapeEFT]

They are also very good at making overly engineered engines.

[@slammedeuro104]

@@EscapeEFT haha right... they make them a bit complicated. Seeing the timing chains on these after that black cover came off my mind went... wtf is that mess. Personally will never own a 2.ot. I've been quite happy with my 3.2L. Just wish there was more mods out there for them.

[@ne2i]

and they are mandated to use recycled plastic which doesn't help

[@tallerdefab]

This is just my problem..the plastic sleeve of my balancer Shaft has locked my motor... Now I have to teardown my motor. Hopufully I found this video.

[@edgargallegos7996]

Every time I watch this video it shows me what I need to order to rebuild my engine... 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ewwmin3m]

OHHH excellent Topic to cover. As a recent owner of a 2008 audi a4 avant 2.0T (BWT) the oil consumption was definitely a concern when look at this engine

[@thatgirlliani]

Thank you so much for this video. The timing is perfect for my oil issues this week.

[@kristjangruner1693]

I like it how you are all about actual knowledge vs. just talking about the theory about it!!

[@bobbyledford1957]

Great video! I'm a mechanic and appreciate getting right to it! Great Job!

[@ak46snipes]

Best mechanic on KZbin? Yeah. I would love to see a 2.5 teardown one day.

[@GF_Burke]

Cool man. One day, I'd love to watch a full build of the tsi, hardly any edits, long ass video. :D

[@HumbleMechanic]

Oh damn! LOL That would be solid. Maybe I will put this together that way. The issue would be camera angles. but maybe I can figure that out

[@WrongButtonWB]

@@HumbleMechanic For such a task, one would need multiple cameras. Cover all of the angles and then edit it in the "matrix" style. HumbleMec, just do it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahah I think that’s outside my editing ability. 😂😂😂

[@FourRingsAuto]

Get someone to film you do it? Surely there must be a photographer student in your area you could hire on the cheap? Keep up the great work Charles.

[@GF_Burke]

@@HumbleMechanic Just helmet cam. As if we where doing it. 1hr vids, 5 vids long? Be like chill'n doing it.

[@sosscarz]

Looks like this engine has a lot of common places of failures. lol

[@epistte]

Rube Goldberg must work for VW.

[@melias67]

I love these videos as an apprentice, close to a fourth year, unfortunately, our shop focusses on servicing rather than repairs.... It's great to learn from your videos though!!

[@theondebray]

Nice vid mate, very informative. Speaking as an old fogey, modern engines are soooo unnecessarily complicated, all to minimise size & emissions, maximise output,& maintenance costs & PROFITS.

[@bmuns6445]

So grateful that you provide these videos that are so helpful. You previously replied to a question I had. 2014 VW GLI with P151E code. I'll be changing out the VVT valve and with a new oil change of Liqui Moly Molygen. But it's good to see the little filters in the balance shafts that may get clogged and throw a code. I never cared much for learning about or learning to fix a car until I got my VW. I enjoy the experience of learning internal car systems and learning how to fix them. Every manufacturer is different with their own identified issues. Now I have the beginning of chain stretch with 4.81 degrees on obdeleven channel 93. So looking to FCPeuro for a complete chain kit for $575 plus $1K for labor. But I still like learning.

[@jacobtruelove5332]

It would be nice if you could possibly do a comparison on gen2 vs gen3 and tell us what they improved on.

[@lennys.4588]

That would be an amazing video

[@FourRingsAuto]

They changed a lot of things. Bore spacing is now 0.5mm less at 3mm between cylinders. The exhaust manifold is now built into the cylinder head so the turbo is bolted straight to the head - for faster emissions control and reduced turbo lag. Also they changed to a twin scroll turbo for reducing lag. They now have FSI direct injection and MPI port injection, and the high pressure system now operates up to around 200bar up from 150bar (from memory). There is also variable valve timing on the inlet and exhaust camshafts now rather than just the intake. The thermostat is electronically controlled now.

[@georgesam5020]

I knew about you through Jason Fenske and am learning a lot at home.Thank you for a great job.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome. Thank you 👍

[@golfgti9a]

Watching this makes me love my ABF 2.0 16v more and more Great job keep going

[@user-sn4ue6ex4b]

One of a legendary engines i don't jinow what happened to VAG to make such a stupid engine in this video

[@bullet_tooth_tony]

Those balance shafts are a joke along with other crappy parts. We are at the top of german motor engineering that is carefully designed to fail. Thanks for the tour though! :)

[@keithmatthews1673]

The old Porsche 944 had balancer shafts. The Mechanic told me is was actually a Mitsubishi patent design!

[@whizzo94]

@@keithmatthews1673 I believe that they are referred to as Lanchester balance shafts, after the guy who invented them.

[@pauljanssen2624]

This was when you have engineers with too much time on their hand and I think everybody's going to take care of their cars that means a lot of oil changes

[@pauljanssen2624]

Looks like you can't eliminate the balance shafts on this one

[@marcblais4165]

Thank you. This is a great look inside the lower end. I have a mk7 2.0 and have oil pressure light issues. New oil pressure senders, filter housing, pump and still the lamp comes on periodically. The engine is super clean but shit can get anywhere. I am thinking I need to look into the balance shafts next. GRRRR

[@josejimenez3461]

You are the man, thanks. You just saved me a lot of work. Low oil pressure and I was missing the piece where the oil filter goes. I was thinking i had to take engine out.

[@marcuspheonix]

Hey, Charles. I'm in the middle of rebuilding a 2.0L TSI from a '10 Wolfsburg Edition. The thing self-destructed and partially melted its connecting rods 🤦‍♂️😅 Glad you have these videos with such great detail!

[@CousinCleatus]

I have never worked on one of them. Looks like I never want to. Lol

[@HumbleMechanic]

Once you see how they are, it's not too bad to work on them.

[@centralsunproductions3842]

hey thank you for doing this video I was having trouble getting the mains off I did not know there were side bolts. I am used to old v8s and flat four vw's I will watch your other videos as I reassemble this engine

[@philgamboa2906]

Thanks for these videos! Been watching and learning a ton from them! My son bought a 2014 Jetta 1.8L Turbo (I guess this is the MK6 - :) still learning here). He got a CEL a month ago and took it into a local VW dealer. They said timing chain, tensioner, can shafts (2 of them), and a spool valve needed to be replaced. The repairs was $4k+. After getting the car back, it now has beeping oil light. After doing spending $4k+ and still having issues, I decided to try and figure things out myself. I did an oil pressure test and pressure is really. When engine is warmed up, oil light comes on when idle, goes away around 2000-2500 rpms. I’ve replaced both oil pressure sensor switches, did oil/lifter. Dropped pan to inspect pickup tube and pan. Didn’t see anything unusual. Cleaned them both out. Put it back together, same issue. I took the oil pump out thanks for this video (was able yo see how it comes off). I don’t know what to check for after disassembling the pump. I have one on order. During all this, I found a coolant leak in the radiator and have that on order as well. My question to you - while I have the pan/pump out, is there anything I can check while I am waiting for the parts to arrive? Could I check the rod caps/inspect bearings with the engine in the car? With the oil pan dropped, I can see some of the caps. If it makes it easier, I can share some pics. My email is [e-mail] Trying to be a good dad and help my son out figure this issue out and not spend more $ with the dealer.

[@golgo2888]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@zubair786007]

Replace both Intake and exhaust balance shaft. Also, Replace Cambridge. This should resolve the issue. change the oil too often in these engine, every 3k miles.

[@prevost8686]

I enjoy tear down videos.

[@HumbleMechanic]

me too! LOL

[@tebogotbg3233]

thanks for this straight forward video, i would like to know how to install new balance shafts on both side.

[@Patrickorwa]

Thank you for the video, next you should advise us on updated non plastic parts that can make a rebuild more robust.

[@bmwx530si]

Thanks Charles; I’m loving this TSI video series!

[@jasonshortphd]

Awesome video. Never done this on a TSI. Great to get to see the process with your commentary.

[@beniaminrolea8891]

One of your best videos, Charles ! Thank you for all ! Charles, you look tired: please take care of you, don't work too hard. Greetings from Montreal, Canada !

[@HumbleMechanic]

Haha thanks for the kind words. I actually feel better today than I have in many years. 😜

[@beniaminrolea8891]

@@HumbleMechanic You see? Take care of yourself even more !!! Just do nothing than sleep for 36 hours...

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha man I wish. Too much rad stuff I want to do.

[@SAMSAM-zr3hs]

so complicated, its good to see what you did, thanks

[@klystron44]

When I first drove a 1974 Passat the engine was a 1500 smooth and simple and reliable. This carried on to the 1800's, now they are not only unreliable but have design faults built in. Yes they have more power but at what cost. I could replace the timing belt in in 15 mins on my 1987 Passat .

[@cfriday]

Awesome video HumbleMechanic! I'm having a low oil pressure issue also. Here are the steps I took so far. 1)Replaced my Balance Shafts. Found the screens broken but not clogged. Checked the Cambridge and screen came out. (I was told that Audi did a service bulletin to take screens out since they will cause issues and its ok to have them out) Reused it without screen. 2) Reassembled and flushed with new oil and then replaced with more fresh oil. Still getting low oil pressure. 3) Removed oil pan and no grime or dirt or shavings found. 4) Removed oil pump and found a little piece of silicone and some small pieces of plastic but again no major blockage. Oil pump looks to be in great condition. Anyway to check to see or know when an oil pump is going bad? Could you do a teardown on an oil pump and see if a failure could be cause by an internal part on it? Thanks, Chris

[@paullouy3538]

Hey Charles, thanks for the video! Could you do a piston ring comparison between the CAEB and the CPMB? Also, what are your thoughts on testing BG EPR for clearing oil sludge & carbon buildup around the piston? Could you test those caked oil control rings in a solution of BG EPR and oil up at operating temps? Keep up the great work!

[@christophervankleeck9273]

Your videos are really helpful. Clear speaking, good clear video. One question I have, is what methods to use when attempting to remove a seized balance shaft, particularly the intake side, when the engine is still in the car and the water pump sprocket bolt can't be removed?

[@stevenfarley6909]

I work on these engines all the time. I have heard about the balance shaft issues but I have never seen it. I have seen the guides on the shafts chain break and cause crazy vibs but I never saw the balance shafts causing an oil pressure issue. Was that a still in warranty problem or a high mileage issue?

[@mexifinn7830]

Good stuff! Would love to see an EA888Gen3 engine as well... either 1.8 or 2.0, or both!

[@jeffbankston8806]

I love these videos so much performance stuff on here this is where the money is made. This is the day to day grind

[@urbandadtv]

love this video, learning so much just by watching and amazed of how everything works. you do a great job of explaining things.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@talhafaraz7313]

I am from pakistan and I want to become a automotive engineer My relative told me about your channel and I really apreciate your channel❤️

[@HumbleMechanic]

awesome thank you. and thank them

[@talhafaraz7313]

They are now living in 🇩🇪 germany

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

study opposed piston engine.

[@tumdeax]

@@talhafaraz7313 Engineer doing what? Theres a lot in the automotive world.

[@EppingForest304]

Interesting video... I enjoy seeing which components break or wear out

[@nextlevelsawdust3104]

Nice and professional, Thank you very much! waiting for the video how do you put them back.

[@AMGTOM]

You're really a cool guy and tech humble mechanic and your videos and explanations are so well done. Continue the good job..

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much

[@theboostedgarage2314]

Hey man, Love the vids, keep em coming, keen to learn more about the 2.0 tsk

[@unggrabb]

Engineering is wonderful. Imagine the design process and considerstions. Were do we put? That would be too heavy... that will be in the way of "my balance shaft drive". How heavy gage chain do we need for cam shaft. Do we need crossnolted bearings? Interesting to watch teardown. I had the feeling on learning, absorbing information and tios that somehow, someplace will come in handy. Thanks for a great video

[@adhamaldaoud9226]

Thank you for this video. I have a 2009 vw tiguan has 120k on it , the oil pressure light keeps flashing on and off randomly. After i changed my oil pump and the pick up tube and the oil pressure sensor nothing got changed till i seen this video last night. I fixed it and didn't cost me 5$ Thanks alot for this great video. By the way vw dealer told me i need to rebuild the engine or replace it🤣 Thank you again

[@meeterhead462]

Nice tear down .. i have an Audi B7, S Line, 2.oL FSI motor. I believe my engine is very similar . I would like to see a breakdown of that engine for sure . Very nice presentation in this video, i look forward for the next . Keep em coming.

[@ew4206]

Max tech, min quality, the modern motor vehicle.

[@bwbdub7218]

Great video! So much useful info thank you for sharing your knowledge of this engine

[@gdavieau2002]

Morning Charles, great video. I am considering inspecting the oil baskets on my balance shafts while I have the front of my engine apart. Just noticed that Audi recommends installing new shafts if you remove them? Your thoughts?

[@barneyencinas8013]

Thank you for the video on the 2.0T engine, I had a piston failure on mine and had to put in a new block, my question is it ok to leave out the oil strainer screens on the balance shafts and on the servo hub that goes on the cams, the engine kit came with a new servo hub that has the oil screen already installed. Many Audi mechanics have said to remove the screen out of the servo hub before installing it because the screen will let go at about 80,000 miles and create a blockage taking out the cam bearings.

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

This makes me like the 4G63 even more watching this!

[@austinmorris8490]

And why is that I’ve never seen the internals of a 4g

[@tylerhamilton181]

@@austinmorris8490 because its simple.

[@rossfraser3921]

K swap the world 😂👍

[@8116tm]

Love the video. Maybe make a sub-series to your videos on Mech. issues and teardowns of various VW engine/transmission types. Would love to see a teardown/issues comments to look for on VW TDI engines - ALH compared to BEW and the newer ones. Although VW no longer sells 'em, a lot of the owners treasure them and will probably take 'em to their graves.

[@TheDfphotography]

I like the video, I would like to know if we should remove the screens out of the new shafts before install?

[@HumbleMechanic]

No they are supposed to be there

[@shaunrufener1055]

Great video! I have a 2011 Audi TT with the TFSI CETA 2.0. What I am having a hard time understanding is why my bearings don’t have the color code on the sides of them, unless they have just worn off. However, I located the upper and lower (shell) stamps on the block and crank. RRRRS for the upper shells and BGGBG for the lowers. When replacing, do you normally match these colors up for replacement? The crank is in good shape.

[@MadAdventure919]

This engine's chronic problem of loss of oil pressure is the balance shaft diameter which is 5 to 7ths of an inch shorter than the block groove. There's a video on KZbin where the machine shop guy discovers the problem.

[@geeess958]

interesting concept. Would you happen to have the link to the video? I've done several of these engines, replacing woth numerous new oil driven parts and still have suffered the issue.

[@MadAdventure919]

@@geeess958 The video is in Portuguese. But you will be able to comprehend the problem. The problem is with the original part from the dealership that need to be tight fit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpLVmKZveK6mibM

[@MadAdventure919]

@@geeess958 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vcoKp6lMaMhc0

[@C63-AMG]

hi Charles you doing good work for us as upcoming engineers and I appreciate, I have a q5 with the same engine that broke its intake manifold at cylinder 4, car had a terrible misfire customer brought it up and I changed the manifold with another same one fitted fine but still there was a misfire at that cylinder, so yesterday I took off the cylinder head and I had one bent intake valve, went down deeper to inspect the pistons and they look great according to me, though everyone at the shop told me to have them changed because they are a common problem in TSI's, but mine look great. please advise me, only problem I found myself was the valve which prolly bent from a piece of the broken manifold. plus I cant find the pistons locally in Kenya. please get back to me when you see this.

[@formidable38]

I would like to find out what the oil change regime was on this engine and milage? Most of the problems on today's modern engines are down to the folly of "long life servicing" If you go the long-life oil change route, expect screwed engines with oil problems!

[@neokix1265]

I don't own a car, and when I do in the future, I won't be an Audi, hell I am more of a motorcycle guy, and not intended to disassemble an engine. But I watch it anyway and I loved it. Why indeed...

[@johniejones8411]

engine tear down that's the deal. my overall HumbleMechanics..

[@Xyzz-tt7qs]

Are the new 2018-2019 2.0 TSI & 3.5 VR 6 FSI improved & reliable compared to old 2.0 TSI & VR6 FSI ?

[@vincentbumstead1541]

This is good to watch as my 64 plate S3 with 40000 miles and full Audi service history is in having a engine rebuild now , Apparently it's a big end knock , been quoted 2450 for the rebuild which is much cheaper than the silly money Audi wanted to replace the engine

[@rayzahr6137]

Hi, I really like your videos and they are very informative. I have a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L tsi Wolfsburg with edition 80k miles . It has been at the mechanic for 2 years now and spent around 6k $ in parts and repairs and still not fixed, I have low oil pressure message and its about 20psi at idle and 35psi at 2000 rpm (warm or cold it's the same), we have changed the oil pump, balance shafts, cams, cambridge, the head cylinder and the valves and the check valve that's on the head, the vvt valve on the cam, the oil retainer valve, oil pressure switch, bearings, chain and tensioners even the entire high pressure fuel pump assembly...literally everything that possibly could affect the oil pressure. I dont know what else I could check, I looked at every forum and took it to Volkswagen dealership multiple times and still the same problem. The engine runs like new but 20psi of pressure is not ok. If you could help with any suggestions or maybe an oil flow diagram for that engine that would be greatly appreciated. The only thing that hasn't been replaced is the engine block. (I will not trade this car or sell it due to emotional attachment...). Thank you in advance.

[@zubair786007]

Oil screen from the balance shaft and Cambridge would have got stuck in the oil galaxy. You got to hunt for the screen inside the engine, if they are missing from the Cambridge and balance shaft. There is also oil screen in the break boost pump which is connection to head of the engine. Look for that too.

[@stevesje71]

Excellent very informative video! VR6 r32 engine tear down next? 👍

[@MkVW-vw7yh]

Loved the video 👍 The wife has a 2012 beetle with the 2.0t. Should I shorten the oil change intervals to help with the sludge ?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’d do 5k if I owned one.

[@McDiezel-iu9sv]

So many small bits of plastic stuff everywhere. Engines have really become mechanicly unfriendly the last 20 years. And there engines had a service interval of about 20000 km (12500 miles) and I don't think it was annually either. It is every other year and 20000 km today. That is way too much with all these small filters and part that needs good oil pressure. Nice vid @Humble, I really enjoyed it!

[@zoltanr15]

Where can I find fome assembly drawings of VW family engines? Videos like this always make me curious. I like me some assembly drawings.

[@tollygul12]

best case is ETKA parts catalogue

[@slammedeuro104]

I would really enjoy seeing a audi b7 3.2L tear down how to.

[@SLIEIGHTY305]

hey man love your videos and the work you do keep it up . i do have a quick question , i am currently doing a big turbo on my mk4 jetta and was wondering where can i get feed and drain lines for my oil and also coolant being that the new turbo also has water cooling

[@azariayehezkel9064]

I like this video Simple and easy to understand

[@mushy_GLX]

Hi there, great vid indeed thanks. My Audi had a oil pump pressure issues, car is now in the garage to replace shaft and oil pump. Mechanic said engine should be OK even though I drove 2 miles after warning light came on.

[@simonineile8085]

great vid on this teardown keep them coming awsome channel enjoying your work 👌 atb simon

[@patrickmadden6340]

Love the video. Makes my white block Volvo seem simple

[@THEDIESELCHANNEL]

Hi. Great video. Are the main bearing caps on the tfsi interchangeable?

[@mt1885]

Hi HumbleMechanic great video, I noticed on a lot of Euro centric autos as well as KTM/Husky using Torx fasteners. Is there a particular reason over not using traditional metric allen heads and/or metric hex head bolts?

[@RemexMatter]

Such an informative video! Keep up the amazing work!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@yb2112]

Hello, great vid like always....again, I. having major problem with my 2012 CC, repaired the DSG transmission for 3500$, after that those balancer shaft broke and there's another 3500$... now it seems like the crankshaft or bearing or seal regarding the crankshaft are broken....the car as only 90000km , what can I do beside running over it with a Tank?!..do you know if VW addressed those issues for customers?... Thanks.

[@robertvasconcellos828]

Hey Charles, another great video, i dont understand why exsactly there has to be timing in both balance shafts if they dont see timing to do with compression and such... Also, on the little balance shaft sprocket (Lower(intake side) does it have timing with the balance shaft that goes across for the WP? Redoing mine bow and id like to know that! Thanks sir! You are great!

[@Nemesis-n6u]

Looking at all the dirt from the bottom of the oil sump and the posibility of clogging all those tiny oil filters, definitely 2year or 30.000km oil change is an adventure.

[@kenabi]

timing tensioner aside, i was thinking the bottom ends of these might be okayish till you got the balance shaft quirks.. just nope. these things are a little too... finnicky, for me to consider them long term viable.

[@12345678uygfcxdrtghn]

what do you think about removing the balancing shafts? [one fellow youtuber did this on his focus to gain a lil more hp]

[@HumbleMechanic]

In this engine, not worth it. I did a balance shaft delete on a TDI. The extra vibration was annoying. LOL Not horrible, but not awesome

[@FourRingsAuto]

Plus you'd have do something on the inlet balance shaft to drive the water pump still. I agree not worth the hassle.

[@hughmungus8651]

Be careful installing the counter battle at shafts you can drive them to far and break the mounting ears off. The housing is very soft aluminum and they’re easy to break the mounting tab off

[@MURATSEYİTHALİLOĞLU]

Are these performance bearings different from normal car beds

[@stu0500]

Keep up the awesome work Charles.

[@user-sn4ue6ex4b]

Great video..now i know why those cars has very low after sale value ..i don't know what happened to VW engineers to make a failure engines like that i wonder why they insist to put a plastic parts inside the engine !!!

[@tondekangai6524]

Hie Charles I have been a fan of your channel for a long time. I didn't own any TSI engine yet but I was motivated to make an investment In a 2012 MK6 GTI. I love hatch bags I think they are just cool. I own a 2010 speed 3 running on a stage 2 COBB. I wanted to the GTI to run on a similar tune COBB. I like the luxury of having to ability to see how the engine is performing in your hand. I got the GTI with 21k miles stock. I drove it to about 50K stock and then I wanted more HP so I start adding mods little by little. first I was happy with only 20 more HP. I started with a COBB air intake, then COBB cat Back and 3'' Downpipe. I drove the car with this set up for another 30k miles. Which to date the car is about 101k miles on the dash. I started to have problems with intake manifold ( after watching your channel I was kinda waiting for it to go). So when I was doing the Intake I saw other things that caught my attention. i. The engine was using a lot of oil. ( it is normal for VW that's what the dealer said) ii. a lot of Carbon build-up. ( I don't have a blaster! I took the head to a machine shop for new values and pressure testing) iii. The exhaust manifold has signs of a tiny leak. Knowing what I know now I want to do a lot of stuff to the motor once and for all. water pump, timing chain e.t.c. Basically, rebuild the whole motor. So I m wondering what do you recommend for high-performance pistons, rings and e.t.c. I wanna rebuild so that I have better love and appreciation for the car. Also is it better to buy an APR short block? cost 5 grand? To be honest it will be awesome if you could recommend a shop that I can take the block for machinery.

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Man you're a better man than me working on VWs!! Kinda wish they'd concentrate on over engineering their quality!!

[@casselc9]

working with this guy would be such a drag