I FULLY Rebuilt My AUDI RS4 V8 Engine!! BUT Does It Run??

[@davidbrown270]

Dean , a man who never makes mistakes doesn’t learn anything . You have learnt so much mate and admire your determination to continue , plus I enjoy watching 👍

[@valleystaff7031]

I have a friend thats deaf in his right ear thats on the lookout for an RS4 😂

[@neilirvine3722]

I have been following this project from the start, and can I just say, what joy it brings me to see such an accomplished and Patient mechanic at work, many many thanks for taking the time and effort to share your trials and tribulations with us......top man👍

[@f1kwa399]

That was stressful, I feel for you but you’ll get there, it can’t be easy filming it too so thank you from all of us watching and good luck next time.

[@kaneascroft8402]

I bought a 2015 Audi s4 from coparts over a year ago smashed good at the front got it all rebuild then the engine slipped the timing so it sat ther for most of the year and watching ur videos made me get off me ass and start to fix after I have give up with it for almost 7 months big thanks and keep up the good work love ur vids

[@steve45678]

I really admire your tenacity and patience.

[@lwandilezoleka5060]

Saving salvage keep up the good work my friend I have the Audi A5 3.2 V6 CAL. I have been taking out the engine more than 5 times only your channel helped me out by sharing that information about those 4 cam adjusters at the chain drive, tried every thing cardiagn.com ELSA nothing about them. until the video you share about a random guy who sent you the email on how they should go. Although this one aint V8 but procedure is kinda same. All thanks to you my friend without you even today my V6 would be stuck. I had the same timing problem but only one came bank 1 adjuster B changed it and renewed 14 multi spine bolt now it is running like a clock. Hope this elevate your spirit to do more you look humble man you my role model. Do not loose hope you got this.

[@keithfletcher6123]

I had a B7 S4 V8 for 4 years ... I still have nightmares, but my fingernails have now grown back ... You're nothing if not persistent. I gave up and now run a 2003 Mazda 6 shed ... I don't care when I hear little ticks & knocks. Good on you for keeping the V8's alive - the RS / S's are great pieces of machinery ... when they drive out of the showroom.

[@yellacat]

Your optimism and dedication is quite simply............................. admirable. Amazing mate.

[@simoncarter8763]

Great series of videos especially with your honesty about your struggles. Very enjoyable well done

[@zackswain6518]

Please don’t let it deflate your mood, it’s a project and nothing is easy otherwise everyone would be doing it and you wouldn’t be doing so well and have such a positive following. Proud of you Dean, great job, plus, we get to see another video on the RS4, and when you get to rip it a new one up the road it will be worth all the set backs. Great job mate 🤩

[@marcjarvis3975]

I don’t think that initial start up after a rebuild ever gets easier. Gutted it’s all got to come out again but you’re so close now!

[@alxcozma]

I know you don't really have a choice taking out again, but the amount of work you've put in is a real credit to you! Once it will be running as it should it will be amazing! And the content on it has been great to watch, so worth it from a viewer perspective 👍

[@timmywatkins1702]

Wow again Dean, all by yourself as well. You will now be known from now as the rs4 master!!! Great watching, feeling your pain, keep the faith with your skills and patience you will get there.

[@ananthupadhyayan1]

Absolutely glued to this build! What a stellar series. Noob question here, is it fine to run an engine without radiator hooked on ?

[@robswanson1040]

Getting close now! The hard part is over and you're an expert at dropping the engine now... Keep going mate, we're all rooting for you.

[@Aman-786]

I've been anxiously waiting for this 🤞

[@davidSmith-vp4oh]

Out of all the salvage videos, you are the only one that has put me on the edge of my seat,excellent work 10/10

[@WaqarAhmed-gf1jh]

Excellent job kevin Please keep calm and everything will work out for the best Please keep up the great work and keep safe

[@pauljennings3192]

Awesome example of persistence and knowledge Dean. Can't wait to see it sorted and your hard work pay off.

[@TheSjd001]

Hats off to you dean. Amazing work on this engine and definitely sounded sweet. Definitely all that hard work has paid off. We all know you got this sorted. You rebuild an engine, timing issues will be child play now.

[@almehgub]

The single strongest spirit on the platform. What a fighter. Big ups my man.

[@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11]

I had a lead on one of these...when I brought it up with my mechanic he told me it would not be welcome in his shop. I can only imagine he’s had similar experiences with this setup. Any regular jobs on this are “engine out”....I can’t imagine how you are feeling about this car at the moment, but I’ll hazard a guess it’s not love....Best of luck getting that timing right...we are all convinced that you can pull this off!!

[@keterpay2379]

You have got to keep this car mate, all this time you have spent together, you being so nurturing and the car playing hard to get in return, you know it makes sence!

[@ashleyclough9277]

At least you'll be able to get it on a classic policy by the time you get that front end nailed back on 👍 good work

[@ghandarff]

Stop beating yourself up it's a learning curve and we get to see it, great work Dean loving the content I know it's all blood sweat and tears for you but at the end of it you won't be scared of doing something smaller and easier lol

[@S1Ghost]

Well done on completely rebuilding this engine!!! Technical knowledge and know-how, I suppose that's how you become an expert.

[@theenglishtrucker1849]

I know it sucks having to take the engine back out, be we get to see even more RS4 content. Loving it mate, you will get there! 👍

[@user-yf3fo4dc2v]

see what. youve bin seeing same stuff for weeks?

[@toafy1014]

Think if I was that far in mate and had suspicions about 1 of the chain tensioners then I’d have 110% replaced it while it was all apart, hard lesson learned here.

[@Tyronnster]

Just finished watching. Well done buddy for getting so far. Absolutely amazing videos an think the whole community behind ya.

[@CTFBOYS1993]

You are nearly there, great job so far. Keep up the good work!

[@Mechani_Cole]

Did this rebuild on my A6, such a pain in the ass with the timing chain. Kudos to you mate! Its alot of content to edit for sure, I have 10 hours of content on the build trying to edit down now

[@geenicoll2920]

Brilliant effort mate, try not be too disheartened it will all be worth it in the end, you will have a phenomenal machine and a huge sense of achievement.

[@darrenhall3132]

Keep ya head up pal you are smashing it. Shame the engines got to come back out but at least you know how to do that now. Great effort and content. Can’t wait to hear her running 👍👍👍

[@speedshed]

Dean, you’re in a fantastic place now - glad it’s working out for you. Timing adjustment no biggie in comparison to engine not working.

[@johngault3693]

Congrats Chum you have done some work on that car not many people would tackle that kinda work themselves.. chin up onces shes built and running the fun of the drive will make up 4 it... 🙂👍

[@daveray-business-coach]

Great content! Keep going man, so close now. Thanks for posting your successes and struggles. I thought the tfsi engine was hard to work on, but this is a whole different league. Look forward to seeing her running.

[@lewishill64]

Great work bud. Keep up the good work. It will all pay off in the end

[@gavinconvery5104]

Huge respect for what you have achieved so far. Keep the faith, it will be epic when it's all back together and running sweet.

[@yodadg7]

I admire you for sharing this and keeping your channel real

[@BenJamminJones1]

Amazing videos Dean! I now know exaclt how to build my engine but after watching your videos I'm hoping I never have to! A complex job which takes many hours. Beutiful seeing alll the components though and how the car is put together :-) Thanks mate!!

[@jamesberry1177]

I used to love the Star Trek episodes with the Borg and your engine bay reminds me of a Borg ship ! Full credit to you though and I think you’re on the home straight now, I can’t wait to hear her fire up

[@astonman4]

My heart sank for you Dean. It's gotta be sooo frustrating! The only upside is that given you are a perfectionist and you wouldn't sell-on a car that wasn't up to your exacting standards, then at least whoever buys it, will have a well sorted RS4.

[@jim4691]

I feel for you, what a pain. Looking back at the video of timing chain install I notice the tensioners move in and out when you rotate the engine by hand, I am surprised they do this, is it correct?

[@DerGolf2000]

Damn! I feel your pain....Consider what caused the tapping noise. Are the valves and pistons slightly touching? Maybe you should take a leak down test or (relative) compression test, when you can/before the engine gets dismantled.

[@spencewatts2667]

Hard luck there Dean. You've put so much time and effort into it. You will get there. Keep going chap. Look forward to the next one.

[@Shane_Marsh]

Mate your work ethics are epic and your motivation and enthusiasm are of legendary status. Your videos are supreme, mate you rock.

[@alistairjones1107]

Dean, great news it started and ran, shame you gotta drop the engine again, but hopefully this will be the last time and then it will run perfectly. Great content, really enjoying this series. Can’t believe you’re already looking at more cars, and you haven’t tackled the Porsche yet 🤭 Keep the vids coming please, and hope the heart rate has calmed now!

[@peterzeboroff7448]

Considering how complex this engine is, not to mention the enormous amount of parts involved in this car, there was bound to be some gremlins but over all you are doing an extremely good job at this.

[@philipcullen4300]

Glad you showed the start up warts and all,

[@peterharrison4375]

As gutting as it is considering how the engine was last time its a winner in my book, you should be well happy, yeah the tensioner is a pain but fit a new one and that should be that done & dusted. You've saved that engine & your pocket 👍👌

[@richardlock89]

Dean, I really admire your perseverance and patience, epic. Get it over the finish line!

[@ajbek78]

Bad luck mate but you will get there. That engine is a nightmare to work on - engine out just to get the camshaft cover off!! I can relate to you not wanting to start it for the first time and the sky high heart rate. I have fitted 4 modified engines to my cars in the past and was exactly the same each time. It is great when they finally start and run well however.

[@kevinnye5132]

Your heart rate !!! Mine was racing along side yours 😂, feel for ya Dean, so much hard work 😓 but at least she started and ran and sounded good. Finish line is hopefully insight and you deserve a pat on the back Dean, loved watching this in-depth series of videos. 👍🏻

[@jamest5149]

Life of being a mechanic... keep going and keep your head up, it means more content which is great for all of us. 👍

[@vegasphil]

Keep going mate, it’s been a great build to watch. Best to take it out once more and get it right - after so much time and money spent!

[@ianbird6997]

I was feeling it too on startup shame the timing is slightly out. Nearly there mate 👍👍👍👍👍

[@haydenuk02]

Great work Dean you will be an expert at taking the engine in and out . But she sounds alright aside from the drivers side bank tapping. Thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care

[@mikaoj74]

dont give up, youre a trooper, keep it up! nice with content for all at these siting-at-home, coro*a times seems to last. tnxs.

[@joesanderson2231]

Nice to see its half way there tho mate really enjoying the vids it's genuine and not fake you tube shite

[@maxfuhri5227]

Yes Dean! Great work! Keep it up! 🙌🏎🔥

[@davidedangelosante6963]

You need a Nobel prize for patience... We're on your side, keep working on it

[@AlexKingstone]

🥳🥳🥳 Finally it runs, Ive start to watching this channel from RS4 and now have feeling to buy you a beer for such hard work 😄

[@bullvine2062]

After this you'll be an expert. great learning curve. you'll get there, dont worry. I've been waiting for the video for two days. keep going.

[@andylloyd6347]

It must be frustrating but it makes for a great video. You and your viewers are learning so much. Admire your determination and cool head!

[@hanterjoe7463]

Im looking forward to that car driving like it was my own. Love this generation of rs4. You are doing a great job

[@ScriptureConsolidated]

when you did your rebuild you didnt have to replace the main core? ive heard the cylinder walls wear down the coatings regardless.

[@jimbo2241]

Keep going matey - impressive commitment and it’ll come good!!

[@craigrobertson7938]

I was fortunate to drive one of these and it is a great car. Engine is the same as in the rs6 and interesting that the rs6 feels a lot more vicious. Appreciate that it is just a tune

[@RR3EURO]

Bravo man, its running. Timing is a pain but at least its running. 🙌🏾

[@owainwyn8083]

Brilliant vid mate, nearly at nervous as you on startup. Never easy 🤣

[@gsommerfeldt]

Keep it up! So happy it started up and ran so well - real validation of your hard work. Already looking forward to the next installment. :)

[@glennshreeves3876]

Great it's running, sad it's gotta come out again, but you said it right, better to have a good engine after a timing adjustment than an engine thats knackered, almost there, great content 👌

[@fastboatster]

On the s4 which has the same timing setup, you just unbolt the cat and move it slightly away from the timing cover. It is also not possible to remove the cat there, too. So maybe try unbolting the cat without completely removing it like on the s4?

[@richardhullah549]

Great work Dean, a shame but keep your chin up and looking forward to the next update

[@edquilty4517]

Love the videos on the RS4. Keep your head up, your slowly getting there

[@simonandrews5041]

O man so sorry for you, thought for sure you would get it this time, deep breath and carry on you will get there, deserve a break on this one, it’s been kicking your arse way to much

[@robp8218]

OMG, so close too. Can't believe you've got to take the engine back out again. Sure you'll sort it though, and be driving the RS into the sunset in the near future.

[@timfenton5153]

Don't you just love Audi, excellent, stay positive and keep going. Thanks

[@johncunningham1498]

I think everyone who's followed you through this builds heart was racing too dean, that's a tough one to swallow mate and u must have edited out a lot of swearing but u have the patient and determination to see this through, count to ten and move on fella, well done

[@pawilson1978]

Great work, final push to victory! 💪

[@DurkoppFordertechnic]

Just wondering how is the engine timing chains and tensioners fitted when it was built in the first place. Seems strange to need oil in the tensioners to get things in the right positions.

[@robertregan5412]

I couldn't wait for the 1st crank of the engine and it to fire up mate. Being a fitter my self and when doing a engine rebuild my fingers crossed and hope that it's all good but things like that does happen, but it's all good and I know that u will do it head up and keep going mate. Keep up the good work bro Rob the Welsh boy 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@flamurmuli1]

Stay positive and keep going you motivating your viewers 👏

[@elwittinio2865]

Mate you have got some real patience there. I was cursing and swearing replacing a part on a Worcester boiler for 2 hours last night 😂. Keep going and keep them vids rolling 🤟🤟🤟👍

[@reecemorrison2599]

Love watching your videos! You have a lot of patience with this car it's a shame it has to come out again.. Great content keep it up!👍🏻

[@sarahmerritt7607]

At least u know exactly what it is & how to put it right!, keep going mate.👍

[@stevenparsley2544]

Great video with another cliff hanger at the end ! You have a lot more patience than me I’d of pushed it outside and had a rs4 shaped fire ! 👍🏻

[@thomasw5518]

yeah extra content for the audi.. it is all good better to have a small redo then an new engine to buy... good work it is a tough engine to time..

[@SteveWebster376]

Maaate! I feel your pain. I admire your resilience.

[@roscopeco2000]

Chin up mate your doing good job, remember when things going wrong its make great content!!! You are on the final straight!!

[@haylandbroadley9166]

Congrats on getting it runing! Unlucky on the timing issue...4th time lucky 🤞🏻on a plus note, another engine vid for us 🥳

[@ianclare5721]

Dean, keep going I feel your pain but at the end of the day you've done an amazing job rebuilding the engine.

[@chrisroberts9860]

You’re not having much luck Dean, I really feel sorry for you. I’ll keep watching and hopefully the next video it’s all sorted!

[@steveswain4646]

So glad it ran was biting my nails all the way though. Gutted for you having to remove the engine again but it will be worth it in the end. Well done

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks 👌🏼

[@GaryB007]

I'd have been crying in the corner ages ago!

[@h3n488]

Oh man! That sucks! But still good news. Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work!

[@bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843]

Proud of you mate you can do it been a long journey don't give in now you've nearly nailed it keep spirits up :)

[@scottarmstrong5564]

Keep going dean dont be disheartened the end is near awesome content

[@RoadHeros610]

You are the absolutely the coolest UK-ian I watch always interesting I repaired my Touareg front air strut from your q7 video .was leaking the same way ..thanks . I have a question my Touareg has a high rpm or under load misfire ..it's the 4.2 fsi engine only cyl 7 at rpm above 3500 starts idles fine drive it regular and you'll never know once under wot check engine light and possible epc light to hide cylinder ..I've did the basics changed coil and plug would I be looking at a fuel injector issue ? If it where pressure related wouldn't it effect the whole rail of cylinders also Is thier a way to diagnose it with a scan tool ..I use a launch x431 ...jus trying to do a decent diagnose before pulling manifold