I Spent 7 Days Trying To Fix My Audi S3

[@TopDeadC]

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[@9wowable]

just looked at the MOT history (for free, like everyone should) and why was it MOT'd and passed in May 2009 with 116k, and then tested again a month later in June 2009 with 71,100? I'd guess trying to dupe a new owner, but weren't MOT history results available online at that time? Odd.

[@Retrobeemer]

*Ran a Car Vertical report on a prospective purchase for my Niece's first car. Came back with all green ticks so she handed over £10K purchase price. A few days later we find out the car was 'stolen and recovered' and bought from a salvage yard. Contacted Car Vertical and all they did was email her a load of excuses. Seems a Car Vertical report isn't worth a wank!*

[@Retrobeemer]

*So seems my reply detailing how my Car Vertical report failed to pick up on my niece's recent purchase being 'stolen and recovered' was removed. How come? I thought you might ask me for evidence but removing the post tells me you're well aware how useless a Car Vertical report actually is? Basically they're not worth their fee as if they miss anything they just say they're not foolproof! Don't waste your money people!*

[@matgee8892]

You know i find it ironic and amusing that car vertical is a company dedicated to making a product to stop people from buying dodgy cars but then spend a good deal of their profits sponsoring people to buy dodgy cars. I really appreciate them for enabling all this stupidity.

[@No_Track_Limits]

You didn’t need to take the head off. You can access the manifold by sticking your hand up the exhaust, through cylinder 3 and out the oil filler hole. Easy.

[@brav135]

first thing i thought when I saw it, complete waste of time

[@NH00531]

Beat me to it, amateurs😂😂😂

[@somewhat-similar]

I did one of these last week exactly like that, main thing to remember is to check that cylinder 3 has piston fully down so you've got space to get your knuckles round, otherwise you're going to graze yourself a bit.

[@modal_derp]

Yea sure, except they got to torque a loose nut, refresh the gasket,

[@theoffroad2013]

he did say he didnt care if u say he did it wrong

[@tanjiehjia]

Just an idea that could help with filming; you could use those cheap security camera/live stream IP cameras as a a way to record time lapses or additional b-roll for you guys to do voiceovers later on. A lot of those cameras have a pretty wide FOV as well so you don't have to be too precise with framing of things to capture what you guys are working on. This could help take the strain off worrying about recording footage espeically when a project gets out of hand at times. Hope this helps in any way. Keep up the fantastic comment. It's been such a joy to see all of you guys work together and your personalities shine since you guys started the channel.

[@steveguthrie2550]

Yeah I agree. Would’ve been nice to see a little more of the build even if it was time lapse with a tiny update every now and then. By reading the comment everyone is enjoying the content. I reckon even if it was another 15 mins long people still would’ve watched.

[@MODElAIRPLANE100]

I think handcamming is kinda their style and I like it. Edit: just saw 18:00 and maybe they will like your idea

[@kiddy1992]

nah just get gopro's, they also so timelapses. those security cameras are the worst for everything

[@robgraham9234]

You did it all wrong! The correct method is to sell it to Taylor, wait for him to do all the repairs and upgrades, then, when he can’t stand the sight of it buy it back cheap! Simples.

[@paulmcmillan5941]

Completely see why people like Josh (Jooshy) and the other mechanics are such a value to this channel. When Edwin had lost heart in this car they continued to make the problems go away. Looking forward to next week and hope the little s3 makes it.

[@MediocreHero66]

Edwin, your little side rants about people in the comments, honestly bring me so much joy!

[@RoughWalkers]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@crazyforcars]

Way better than AutoAlex. Authentic, real, sympathic, involved, determined. And you keep doing progress in every project instead of starting a new one every week.

[@jamiemclachlan19]

As someone who has worked on these cars. It is absolutely key you put all the heat shields back if you didn't. The heat from your new components can burn through components involved in the brake booster as well as cause fires in the engine bay (ask me how i know)

[@EggBastion]

HAhaHAhahAA you poor bastard you I know those feels too well

[@alexsimcox9678]

How do you know ?

[@Breadd__]

​@@alexsimcox9678experience.

[@PhilipPullan]

I too have the same experience 😂

[@richiemolina8135]

Could you tell me how they were on a fwd dyno at the start, when this has a haldex ?

[@p0tr3bit3l]

Gave Ethan and Jack the micro car to make UK tour 😂😅😊

[@RobsCars]

Great idea that! 😅

[@benllewelyn98]

Can they do the nc500 without getting out of the car or something stupid like that 😂

[@Top_Drivez]

Charge them £1 though.

[@cnvdh3514]

​@@benllewelyn98 that would be epic

[@MrZimono]

@@Top_Drivez 10 cents a day

[@xXSwaghetti.YoloneseXx-uf2bb]

Genuinely love this channel. Love the builds and the technical aspect of things.

[@somdusazerate]

yeah I'll resub if I don't see betterhelp or other unethical scam advertisers. I guess the boys picked up on the feedback in the comments section but youtubers can get blind when it comes to money. they pay really well but that's blood money. it was a bad call for the guys to pick betterhelp up with ZERO apparent vetting, so while I keep watching it'll take at least 5 more videos with ETHICAL advertisers. even though VPN's are kind of bullshit I can stomach nordvpn or whatever. at least you get /something/ for your money there

[@Marinko05]

Weird how you guys became my favourite channel. Clicked the video immediately 😅

[@ayushya0007]

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[@C.I...]

Wow! Did you breathe today too?

[@Rendall98]

Why is it weird?

[@Dayone92]

C R I N G E

[@SpaceMissile]

they've got such a good energy.

[@SimuLayMan]

This is what we want. We want to see what it’s actually like doing the things you are. We want to see when it goes wrong, there’s such a better feeling watching and seeing you overcome issues rather than getting a bunch of mods and then off to the dyno as if the mekanik-fairy did all the work for you. It’s authentic and entertaining. So much so, I also now hate S4s (I did anyway, but you get the point). Top video chaps. Never change!

[@joostfloot5279]

Right!

[@davog1946]

I’ll say it again, said it before, this is now better than auto Alex. P.S, those 1.8Ts are horrible to work on I agree!

[@CarpeNoctum95]

Depends lmao. Had a mk1 TT with the BAM 225, exactly the same car underneath as that S3, and it was a total pig to work on, but i also had a mk4 Polo GTi, also a 1.8T but the less powerful BJX, and that wasn't too bad to work on... Once all the unnecessary crap was removed from the engine and engine bay that is. It also helped not being overly compacted and complicated in a way that only Audi likes to do, and obviously no Quattro getting in the way of anything. Lol.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

TDC has ALWAYS been better than AA and BGT.

[@Sjoerdbrr]

I got a mk1 TT and yes. That 1.8t engine is a nightmare to work on. Just fitting a new turbo cause the old one blow was a nightmare getting it out en new one in

[@lewiscarr5663]

Well yeah all auto Alex does is buy BMWs same old every time.

[@JohnClark-ew8dh]

A mk1 TT robbed me of many many hand skins trying to work on the engine, they are hideous

[@missg300]

love how everyone under the Autoalex umbrella chip in from time to time in each others series's but still remain independent and customised to what viewers want to see 👍👌

[@MR.JUSTCOD]

Like family

[@seanfitz70]

As someone who knows very little about how cars *actually* work, I loved Edwin's really simple description of how the turbo/manifold/intercooler/air intake all worked near the beginning of the video. A super clear and interesting bit of teaching - keep it up guys!

[@toofort]

The love Edwin has for VAG cars really shows with him putting his mind and body through endless suffering for the Golf, 924, and now the S3. Love the content as always boys.

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

I like the fact you don't continually shout like AutoAlex does.

[@ClaudeSac]

That shouty midget has been banned from all my displays.

[@brooxy927]

Plus they're actually trying to stick to budget, rather than going £1000 over on a whim.

[@andyjay4442]

Totally agree! His annoying.

[@Vic13thRacing]

11:33 Edwin, you didn't need to remove the head to take the manifold off. You could have just summoned the power of a yet undiscovered deity to access it.

[@owenscallum4565]

Absolutely loving the content boys

[@charliesmith2695]

Yeah they bring something new to the table, not sure what but it works. I’m deep down rooting for the Audi though.

[@charliegroves]

This channel is the best thing to happen this year

[@cnvdh3514]

Just keep Alex and his Ferrari away from that brand spanking new tool box

[@Josh_Austin]

Was thinking the same! Just keep him away! 😂

[@stwrtd]

I’ve got an S3 (albeit a lot newer than this one). After some recent work my mechanic refused to charge me as much as they should have because “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how many hours it took to put it back together”.

[@garethreece]

Just had the Head gasket and some other bits done on my older 2.0TFSi A4. My mechanic was very happy to see it finally off the ramps.

[@edwardgrafton4663]

Hey it was great too see Edwin getting help from Kyle, Josh and Taylor for getting his Audi S3 fixed and then taking it too get dyno.

[@jefez75]

Jooshy might be the real MVP here 😂 love the vid

[@MrDannyFitzgerald]

This is the new king of shit box cars channel, and it works so well. Edwin makes it more down to earth with his hands-on approach and banter with the camera. I'd like to see how Edwin teamed up with Josh would work 🔧 🚗

[@KiiaBite]

Loving this channel guys. Good seeing passionate people share their passion - even if I only understand about 25% of what you're on about. Edwin, take a proper holiday soon chap. I'm certainly not going anywhere, TDC are the best car channel on KZbin right now.

[@SussexMatt]

Excellent stuff, this and Will's car have been great to watch. This channel is fast becoming one of the best things on YT. Way better than the relentless Auto Alex immediate over-budget and freebies builds that are in no way relatable, they also get abandoned almost as soon as they are started. TDC and All the Gear have been doing a cracking job.

[@RosarioSound]

Every car guy knows that a project always tend to take longer than anticipated, Im just glad that you kept on going! No need for showing off flashy parts, when you could have real life strives. Love the content! You guys really have become professional content creators. Love to see more wrenching no matter the progress. Keep it up!

[@JonoConstantini]

Josh is the HERO of these channels!

[@omblae]

This video perfectly encapsulates what being into cars actually entails.

[@williamreinhard]

It has pretty much convinced me to never buy a project car and just live vicariously through these guys. I do not have the patience (or knowledge) to go through a project like this.

[@beanmw96]

@@williamreinhardyou do right. Took me 2 days to do exhaust manifolds on my e39. (Friends had to get involved as well)

[@EBMproductions1]

Pain...and why i prefer pro audio plus why i legit get someone to sort my car ill have an aneurysm working on my car and struggling too much. 😅

[@ChaosPootato]

What a squad the AutoAlex has become! Props to all the lads that helped poor Edwin

[@V_Dubya]

Jooshy is surprisingly skilled with that massive tool on the VAG . The man is a legend

[@b4tm4nrubin33]

Joshie always saves the day in your lot, his calm approach solves it 😊

[@iloveloopy]

I had an 8l S3 and they are truly one of the worst cars to work on for ANYTHING engine related. Manifold cracking is common. I would say enjoy but your experience mirrors mine :D Loving the content guys! Please keep it up. Editing, videography all great!

[@jrbuch]

A quick comment to let you guys know HOW much I enjoy your content, as a petrol head who loves and has an appreciation of most cars (and has spent more money than I should have modifying my own cars). Well done Edwin & Will.

[@wimvanderschelden1369]

I think I've commented this before, but thanks for showing us the pain that comes with these projects. Whenever I (finally) get some time to continue on my project cars, no matter the planning I put in in advance, stuff goes wrong, and things break for which I didn't have a replacement or required tool handy. And I feel like an idiot. But these videos at least remind me that we're all idiots together. I enjoy all of the AutoAlex multiverse channels, but I definitely get the most out of the TDC content. Keep it up!

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

This is way more entertaining than the pish Auto Alex is putting out nowadays.

[@Vulpes_Shinbi]

Really happy to see that you guys actually listened in not promoting that one scam anymore! Been loving the video's and the merch!

[@MisterEightyFour]

Oh mate, this was an absolute shoe of a project, fair play for sticking it out.

[@Alixsnipe]

Aw gutted you got a bodged s3, this is my fav and dream car! Sad to see you didn’t get to enjoy it :(, if you sell it or it’s up for sale, where will you be posting the add?

[@ollygray3662]

Best uk car channel right now. Let’s see this race

[@AaronCheeny]

You should keep in the parts like unbolting the valve cover and the head, and maybe speed it up, it's educational watching these kind of processes. Love the channel guys!

[@D6_GGJ]

I can’t lie, I was never a massive fan of Edwin on CT but he didn’t have enough screen time and I don’t think they painted him in the best light! But honestly now he is by far my favourite KZbinr! He’s hilarious and knows his shit 👌🏼

[@collisiontheorybass]

Great channel. Loving all the content. You shud big turbo the audi and do some more challenges with the cars before moving onto the next. Carnt wait for the next episode

[@somewhat-similar]

Loved watching you finally *actually* for real having to wrestle trying to get Top Dead Center

[@Eofkfjrjdj]

Step 1 buy an Audi step 2 spend the rest of your life in a mental asylum

[@kianweaver6922]

I’m there 😭🤣

[@GrimmjowwJ]

😂😂😂😂

[@LogitechXibanga]

@Top Dead Center take out the windows and replace them with acrylic windows reducing the weight to 1/3, just leave the windscreen on for safety purposes you can also put a plastic bonnet that will be 20Kg less minum just make sure you secure it very well and use firewall material on that bonnet so it dont catch on fire when engien explodes or gets way too hot from the gases that come out from those chinese gaskets

[@tom_atosoup]

09:26 dig at Alex crashing into the toolbox...

[@FieryWings01]

Bloody Ferraris 😂

[@JippaJ]

Loved the real work being done, would love to see more of this.

[@InitialB]

We’ve all been there mate. Also… one of the best channels on KZbin. Love the genuine content!

[@daveb2205]

Shaping up to be a great race, cant wait! Much respect to Edwin for sticking with it too, love ya work

[@mrwoo1]

I love this channel. It's a shame you didn't use the phone call from Wills dyno but from the other side. That killed me. brilliant ending.

[@juli12345istRecorsi]

I like how you split the car modding videos into 2 instead of doing both cars in one video

[@bryangamingOG]

5:50 I'm paying 15k for a DB9, don't care if it was a write-off. 😂

[@SamPeers1]

TDC is where it’s at. Waaaaayyy surpassed autoalex

[@TopCatFCD]

Love the fact you guys are doing what we all love and not buying high end cars and talking about buying yourself new wheels costing £1000 EACH ! Oh and no "Coming up" bullshit ( at the start at least) too lol

[@christycullen2355]

This is genuinely the best motoring content on KZbin right now.

[@MrScottyTay]

just found you guys, this is the sort of content I've been searching for since the end of Overdrive

[@D0AOverkill]

Josh is genuinely the hero of both channels on the quiet, doesn't ever seem to give up and always helping out

[@yeey]

This channel is so good. I feel like Jack is needed in a car video also

[@twotidoce]

Agree

[@branko8460]

Honestly your best video yet - as a previous owner of various nugget VAG products I feel your pain. I'm sticking with 1.4 / 1.5 TSI's from now on just for servicing reasons.

[@dj_efk]

I am a member of a forum devoted to another car from the Audi stable from the same era. We have a set of Ten Commandments for ownership - one of them is “thou shalt not buy cheap / unbranded / obviously Chinese parts instead of OE or quality aftermarket”. It serves us well. On losing weight - have you checked to see if there are any forged or magnesium wheels you could change to? Audi wheels are often very heavy and a good saving can be made here if you’re willing to be flexible on tyre sizing. Appreciate there’s not any budget left though.

[@badly_dubbed2401]

I have the Leon Cupra R with the similar engine set up without the 4 wheel drive. I took the engine out to replace the manifold. Well, more specifically, do the studs as well as one was broken. Used shorter stainless studs and nuts to make accessing the top row of nuts a lot easier. Then i cracked 2 valves and took the engine out again, and replaced the lot with a low mileage lump out the 225 TT. Just use standard manifolds as they chinafolds will crack, it's just a matter of when.

[@Waseyx]

Best car channel on youtube for me. Look forward to every upload!

[@DreuScuhDoo]

Love these kinds of videos. Problem solving and troubleshooting are two of my favorite things about working on cars and computers

[@davidb3541]

People are now starting to realise that the best things about car throttle were these lads also jack and ethan not the extremely annoying Alex. Keep it up lads great work.

[@paulf9487]

Agree, Alex is like that bloke at work that you think only you find annoying, as time goes on it turns out everyone else does as well.

[@feron450]

I love when you Brit’s do the whole “V8 Motor” thing always brings a smile to my face

[@kalhornia]

11:33 Holy smokes Edwin turned into Will 😂

[@whatdrummershear6433]

Solid work lads, you have to respect the amount of effort going into this channel. You just keep getting the balance right for me. Top job 💪

[@danandoliver3613]

I'm glad this channel is doing well

[@willeees8103]

Every monday you bring meaning into my usually dull life. Love you guys ❤

[@jamdc2000]

I had a Mk4 GTI with a AWP engine, amazing little car, was my dad and I first project car, it taught me a lot.

[@specone1230]

You need to do more of these builds it’s hilarious. The 1.8t is a pure nightmare 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jacobsaid6263]

"You can remove the internals of the engine through the oil filter housing." This had me. 😭🤣🤣😂

[@shikamaru281281]

The old owner was a mechanic... who cross-threaded a bolt, had a Chinese turbo, kept a dinged piston (But "upgraded" the internals), and had a random ECU he just threw in it? This was no mechanic. This was a basement mechanic. lol

[@rjpm92]

Going to miss Jooshy popping up now! Shame he never got more cam time, loved the videos he did with Taylor a while ago.

[@Mardy72]

Josh is leaving?

[@rjpm92]

@@Mardy72 yeah, it was on the podcast. He'll still do the specials but is going back full time at his 'real' job

[@Mardy72]

@@rjpm92 well, shit 😕

[@dave41184]

Persistence paid off (along with some help from half of the Auto Alex universe) - nice work boys!!!

[@janhollan4002]

I didn't give a like to Will because it was a standard type of episode, but I'm giving a like because of all of the work the guys had to do to get this car running. With love

[@dwn2634]

So much love for this channel. Bonus points for activating my Siri ["in theory"] at 21:31.

[@leumel900]

For weight reduction, if you remove the interior, you should also remove the sound deadening on the floors, thats another respectable bit of weight.

[@nickhaddon538]

So glad you got this running again, I can't wait to see the race now.

[@JohnClark-ew8dh]

I'm sure Volkswagen engineers will have had a very big chuckle having shoved that 1.8 series engine in literally everything that probably wasnt big enough

[@andyjay4442]

Another great video guys! Better than autoalex by far. Not a BMW or a screaming Alex in sight thank god

[@AK-fl3nc]

All fellow mechanics who have been there.. know that feeling of despair and exhaustion and loss of will to live!

[@abigailzeek]

This feels like the standard experience of working with this era of Audi, hell!!!

[@skylinecollector]

I learned this from an old timer. If your timing belt is a tooth off instead of taking the belt off and starting all over you can use a bit of cardboard to jump the timing over one tooth. Just wedge it in between the belt and the crank gear and roll the engine over

[@ianawesome4875]

Taylor to the rescue! Legend

[@blueman46]

Years ago i had An A3 1.8T in Silver, loved that car, was a lot of fun to drive

[@Purple_Banana_69]

That tool box is niiiiice. Don't let Alex crash into this one!!

[@codythenoob]

the best car channel whose passion is cars🤩

[@Thenormalguy_real_one]

It’s crazy I was genuinely looking at this s3 before u bought it thank god I didn’t

[@NizarahJ]

I love how you're not afraid to get your hands dirty.

[@georgesafc6589]

Absolutely loved this video... This is what TDC is all about. Thank you for the great content 😁

[@Shot_Kawla]

Just listened to the first episode of the podcast and have to say, Edwin couldn’t be any more wrong with his take on window tint 😂

[@jaysmartin]

That tool chest is FIT ❤ Haldex systems the gifts that keep giving! As much as i like driving them, these 1.8t's are fussy little engines ..

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Getting exciting guys - Great perseverance on the s3

[@MattyEngland]

The 1.8t timing belt is a beach. Many tears have been shed over the years.

[@matk22]

Hardley....literally a piece of piss to do

[@maxly501]

This is gonna be a very tight race between you two but you'll need to strip it to the bones if you wanna have a chance against the e92 😂 they're very fast tuned even with stock parts

[@someblokeonthenet]

I have owned my 2001 S3 8L for 16 years... love it to bits and have been working on 1.8t's for that time too so know this pain... I did chuckle at both the engine mount of doom and the belt being a tooth out... all classic 1.8t fun and games... which is why I now have a VR6 turbo in mine... much easier to work on lol... sort of! ;)

[@Azzer1989]

Degree torque settings are terrifying. I’ve never been so scared doing my timing belt when I saw +90deg

[@chrisdowns1987]

Mercs OM651 head bolts are something like 45NM then 90⁰+90⁰+90⁰. 😬

[@limpet7r63]

Rover V8 head bolts are 20 Nm +90° +90°. The second 90° needs a stout swing on 3 foot cheater bar. 10 of the squeakiest bum minutes I’ve ever had working on an engine in my life. The bolts are going into an alloy block as well.

[@chrisdowns1987]

@@limpet7r63 😬 Squeaky bum time definitely!