INSTALLING a head gasket on a 1.8t (audi, volkswagen)

[@bradbozarth4635]

It’s like a full instructional video on how to do it with the wrong tools

[@ralphflores3324]

I used 1/2" drive from Snap On, SPDL10E, no need to HIT in. I bought the bolts via ECS tuning, absolutely no trouble at all. Good video, thanks!

[@livefree6878]

Interesting, I just looked that tool so I could see a picture of it. I typically tap it just do it just to make sure that it’s seated in. On some of these smaller bolts like the ones in the harmonic balancer I didn’t get the tool in deep enough and I stripped the inside out. Ever since that experience I’ve tapped a star bit just to make sure I was bottomed out. Sometimes on these head bolts when I tapped it it’s stuck so tight that when I remove the bolt I couldn’t remove the bolt from the tool very easily. I’m always nervous with these type of bolts because if they strip inside the head I can’t even imagine what it would take to get it out. Sometimes you can grab the outside with an extractor from Irwin. That’s what I ended up doing with a smaller bolt. Glad to hear your thoughts, I got to say that looks like a nice snap on Starbit

[@josefelix4152]

Or you can just use the proper tool... It's not a torx, it looks like it but it's not, it's a #10 polydrive meant for specifically those bolts unlike the torx the edges are squared off. Snap on sells it, matco, and you can find it at eBay Amazon by it's name, or ECS tuning.

[@beernutsonline]

Really not sure what's the worst; using a Torx bit or hammering it in with the ratchet handle.. :D But thanks to him for sharing, nonetheless!

[@drivefasterenk]

Bearings left the chat after sandpaper the block🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jatinshetty]

Do you play the guitar? If not, i would suggest cutting those nails. Working on engines, you dont want long nails mate

[@xgamerbih]

damn that's so gross to watch

[@johnathandoerty1021]

LOL!!!

[@e36fanatics]

i dont think those nails have seen clippers in years... wtfffffff

[@EnduringGuerila]

Nope, doesn't play guitar because the nails on his left hand are also long which would make it impossible to press the strings to the fretboard. Cut those damn nails!

[@SilentStrike877]

Just coke nails

[@haroldhaynesiii]

GREEN ANTI-FREEZE?????? ERROR!!!!!!!

[@newphone890]

What's the issue with green anti freeze? I know the one I use is pink but is there actually a difference

[@thekilladon8944]

@@newphone890european car, pink/purple antifreeze

[@zackzimmer7167]

@@newphone890 the engine needs 260c over-boil protection, the green doesn’t even protect 260f….

[@williamfolk3099]

First thing the cams and the pistons need to be aligned in correct Phassing/timing before the head is even placed on the block. If not timed properly you could immediately bend the valves . Crank at TDC/0 degrees and Cams on TDC timing marks.

[@kurtlazarus5975]

Just use a screw driver when it's all on to find TDC we are not working on a space shuttle here 😂

[@utuber200985]

You need a "polidrive" socket, not torx!!!

[@JettaRedIII]

Also, each head gasket manufacturer provides torque specifications. Victor Reinz head gaskets instructs torquing to 40 Nm, 60 Nm, 90 degrees, 90 degrees, for a total of four sequences. Use a breaker bar for the quarter turns.

[@0Pranzetti0]

yep way easier and it'll save your torque wrench

[@Nicholas-km4ez]

thank you buddy! just received my VR gasket kit and this information probably just saved a headache! #blessed

[@gastonbarouille767]

All the sandpaper debris went directly to the cylinders!!!! This guy is incredible!!!! DON'T DO THIS KIND OF THINGS!!!!!!

[@matthewhill2142]

and you notice that green coolant turned dark after he was done. debris everywhere lol

[@SailingAPPA49i]

I was shocked! IRON METAL DUST on the cylinder walls... I don't think that can be vacuumed out of there 😢

[@prafdinsteleverzi]

Don't hammer the socket in, big mistake. The t55 is not the correct wrench head. You need the Ribe M10 high impact head. It looks very similar

[@gastonbarouille767]

HE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@Jay_billetes]

Any body talking trash about the torxs is dumb he got the job done at that’s all that matters. Gotta see it thru

[@Phil.i.am_]

great content! just one thing though, the long nails dude!! The sound of the scrape and the thought of dirt and grime getting stuck under 0_0

[@robsimmons4571]

LoL at the nails.

[@haydenrasband1601]

How long did the job take? Theres a guy selling a A4 Avant Wagon for 850 with a blown head gasket and im trying to see if its worth it or not, it comes with a head gasket kit and im trying to figure out if its worth it or not.

[@isaacsanchez7317]

Tbh it is pretty straightforward

[@JoelCaseyJonesMusic]

Depends on your skill level and if you have all the right tools. it’s a simple job… just have to be organized, meticulous, and the time. If you like the car enough (assuming you already made a decision as that was years ago but to help people thinking about it that read this) then I’d offer a little less and it would be worth it to me. All other things being as they should with the car (ie they didn’t keep running it overheating and such) it could be a good car with a fresh water pump/timing service (required to do the job properly) and fresh gaskets. Add a coolant flush, fresh plugs, metal coolant flanges and oil/filter change and it should be singing for a while.

[@BarrioHoncho]

i have a 2007 a4 2.0 i just started it this morning amd a big white cloud came up, not sure if its my injectors or a head gasket problem, i replaced the valve cover gasket due to oil getting in the cylinders , i also experience heavy jerking when accelerating at times. any suggestions

[@volvos60bloke]

LOLz at using the Torx bits

[@rev367]

the head bolts are not a torx head. They look similar. but they are not. You run the risk of stripping them if you use the torx. You need a special tool for those head bolts.

[@rev367]

@Hitman Audi doesnt use Triple square head bolts. Poly Ribe is what they are called. Toyota uses triple square head bolts.

[@GCS88]

@@rev367 triple square and ribe are different things.

[@melkerekstromer6826]

Nice video! Did you install those headbolts dry or did you oil them before installing them?

[@bostonmacosx]

OH how did you get the timing belt on and off without undoing the front bumper?

[@bmxrace96]

Did you have any issues with the pistons having hot spots with the big valve dent being there??

[@comboban1926]

Torx will work obviously but you have the chance of striping the head bolt then you are SOL, use the right tool polydrive 10mm

[@comboban1926]

P.S. you should never have to tap your bit for it to seat or fit

[@SpiffyF250]

my man needs finger nail clippers

[@dannyg652]

hey cool video thanks but the headbolts on almost all of them ive seen is a polydrive 10mm..there about 40 bucks from snapon..or if you can just get the bit and put it in a 10mm they are only like 11 bucks the torx might fit though

[@gplusgplus2286]

A BGS 140mm long one is 7eur lol

[@DebtFreeCars]

OMG I was cringing the entire time he was torquing it. Wrong tool bit not torx.

[@goodman1271]

I'm little confused, why there's timing chain and timing belt on one engine?

[@livefree6878]

The engine has a timing belt that K’NEX the crankshaft to the camshaft, since there are two camshaft on the engine The two camshaft are connected by a chain. Kind of weird but that’s how Volkswagen does it

[@Tombatin]

It's because of variable valve timing. The chain tensioner changes the timing of 2nd cam by changing the position of the chain.

[@eddcollins5467]

It's not vvt, it's just normal DOHC. Cambelt drives the pulley at the front. The 2 cams are one for intake, one for exhaust and they're connected by the chain

[@eddcollins5467]

@@livefree6878 but yes, most manufacturers just wrap the cam belt around 2 pullies to drive the cams

[@Locoboy6]

I heard Audi got 3 belts?

[@kurtlazarus5975]

Does not matter if torque wrench still set when U put it away

[@michaelborrelli4225]

What is the position of the crank and cam when installing? Should I put crank at TDC on the mark and the cam on the mark of compression stroke? Or do you turn the crank a few degrees btdc?

[@hollarforadollar9244]

I can't even. Them nails I can't even

[@oliverjaswal-pargiter262]

I can’t watch this 🤣🤣🤣

[@gplusgplus2286]

The socket is WRONG, you need 10mm polydrive 140mm long, not torx. Nowadays is about 7eur (BGS)

[@furi4798]

Hahahahaahah sandpaper izzz killing meeee

[@carterstarr6815]

All that metal that went into the block😭

[@andrymashka1757]

So does this car runs? Would like to see video. Thanks

[@darrell81]

Not for long

[@JoelCaseyJonesMusic]

It would if he used g12 coolant and didn’t sand metal into the cylinders. As others have said lots was done wrong here but if done correctly it can extend the life of these pretty great little engines for years more of service

[@exetimes]

one of my head bolts are stripped help lmao

[@davidreid2301]

Don't use a ratchet as a hammer, mate! Right tool for the right job!

[@williamkreth]

Great Video dude thanks!

[@momodoujallow6253]

Thanks for the video

[@richardrodwell1491]

hi i would like to know where i can get that paper you use for the settings please

[@giannfrancomondada9905]

It should come with the gasket

[@Justinlifts365]

i spy green coolant thats your issue lol

[@HeirsOfTheMostHigh]

Good video

[@patrickdavis6434]

AGREED! I was so wondering if anyone else was raggin’ on him about his long ass toe nails on his fingers... dude wtf..??? I would be so embarrassed

[@alexrickard159]

NOT A T55 TORX, ITS A 10MM POLYDRIVE

[@user-xv4pc4sy9c]

I’m buying a gti that needs a head gasket, is it worth it? How long did it take you to change the gasket

[@MarkNealon]

I haven't done the head gasket but the timing belt, water pump and tensioner takes at least 8 hours (supposedly - it took me 14) so you'll probably want a couple of weekends set aside to be safe.

[@user-xv4pc4sy9c]

@@MarkNealon sold it got a 335 😂

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

Bro you shouldnt use green coolant on a volkswagen.

[@tellmaster207]

Knipex 👍🏻

[@lorenzocheillon2113]

A uno con ste unghie manco le gomme farei sostituire

[@robertwolfiii8711]

My car be 98 1.8 has foght me the entire time Germans must not like me much could used a friend anyway

[@damianhucko8846]

Fuuu nails