New Transmission, NOS And Hopefully A Fixed TDI 🙌

Let's fix this TDI!
This video is the first of a small series about installing some upgrades on my rock crawling TJ. First we need to pull apart the motor for an inspection. Then we need to adapt it to our new Tremec 4050 from Silver Sport Transmission. Then it's time for some Nitrous!
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[@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson]

YES! Back to builds! Honestly, you could do a video about what kind of toilet paper you use on the trail and it would be great.

[@lukewalker1116]

ummm, who uses toilet paper on the trail? i thought socks were the go too?.....lol

[@FatGreenSheep]

T-shirt sleeves

[@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson]

The most valuable thing I learned in the military is that baby wipes are: 1. Butt wipes 2. Hand cleaners 3. Weapons Cleaning gear

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! And I use flannel 😁

[@hughwolfe1176]

@@DirtLifestyle TMI 😁

[@BuildSomethingAuto]

Keep in mind that when you're doing a compression test by turning it over by hand you will likely get much smaller compression numbers than if you turned it over on the starter. Gold standard is always consistency between cylinders, not absolute numbers since there's so much difference in testing methodologies. Either way love seeing more work on the TDI TJ! Best of luck! 👍

[@jean-philippebonneau6582]

maybe, metoo use starter but, if you check manually, is not bad because , before disassembles. I think it's possible to hear many sounds, and feeeling if turn free. and good reference to check after rebuild, difference et anomaly. save job , not sur, i think. nate comfirm ? and diesel compression very high, 1hit, same on each cyl why not. after rebuild, he need to run before testing real compresson, for sure that part feel good

[@teamtrimm4461]

Take your time bro... Make a good educational series. I'm sure there are tons of people out there that would love to see that.

[@jean-philippebonneau6582]

with couple good youtuber last 12month, i understand very well english now, and learn tone think of use at job or home Zuk build. but, correct write not too easy :(

[@mattf6397]

I'm excited for more build content. I really want more of the J truck content.

[@DirtLifestyle]

J truck is coming. Waiting on parts for it too lol

[@cloakdaggercustoms3903]

1: I think that looks like head gasket for sure. 2: Since revved out like that, I'd check bottom end and pistons. 3: If you're shot, you can chill with the vids. We'll wait.

[@cdodge2996]

Thank you! I said the same before he took off for a few months with the family. It still holds true now!

[@gearlist]

Love the build videos 😎

[@3vil8unny]

lol as a long time vw golf fan the older years mkv seeing an engine go into a crawler is just amazing love this series so much

[@DaggerHeartJR]

I say throw this puppy on a stand and get to tearing it apart! I know id enjoy watching it as I'm sure others would as well.

[@Air2De2]

Hello Nate, TDIs are complex engines. The less you take apart, the less trouble you get. Keep the bottom end as it is. Inspect the oil pan and the pickup. If there are no traces of metal chips just keep the bottom end bolted together. The white smoke tells you it was an injector problem (there is a very special smell of non burned diesel). Make sure the cylinder head is straight. If it is bent source a new one! No chance to fix it! The best move was to send the injectors to a shop to bench test them. Put it all together with new gaskets and hardware and fingers crossed.

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

Disassemble the motor completely. Deck the block and head to ensure both are true. Replace the head bolts with studs. Think about adding a Provent 200 to ensure oil from crankcase stays out of the intake. Inspect the pistons to make sure you are not cracking piston from pin boss up to and through the ring lands. Have seen this on tuned 2.8 Duramax. Also check conrod bearings as have seen abnormal wear there as well. And have fun! Family first!

[@dorsk84]

TDI out.....2.8r in. 🤑 I know you want to build out the TDI to be a monster.

[@mattpeterson7074]

Honestly just commenting to help with the algorithm. I got nothing to add besides great work, Nate. Don't burn yourself out.

[@kraabol.mp4]

May as well while your there, check it out. My bhw in '86 4Runner had a head gasket blown boost into the coolant. Everything checked out, runs great. Excited for a good transmission to hold power.

[@kylancook3477]

As a "professional" mechanic, my number one biggest money making tool it my roll cart full of my most used tools. Fewer steps to the main box means more jobs done which means more money in the long run

[@datsun4x]

Gives extensive notes on using a cart for convenience, sets engine on the floor. 🤣 Seriously though, i enjoy the trips,, but I'm happy to see more shop stuff again!

[@EvanMoon]

If you’re pulling into a gas station and the big tanker is there filling the stations tanks go to a different fuel station. The bad stuff usually settles at the bottom but when they are putting fresh fuel in the tanks it gets everything moving around.

[@k2mslskier]

I deliver fuel and I can tell you most stations their fuel doesn’t last long enough for it to get “old”. Stations get fuel every few days. Plus usually there’s less than 1000 gallons left in the tank when I’m dropping 8500 gallons on top of it. That 1000 gallons of maybe 3 day old does nothing to that 8500.

[@snicklefritzd3612]

I am here for it all...builds, fabrication, adventure and the patreon.

[@DirtLifestyle]

We are honored to have so much support 🙌

[@BeaverThumper]

I'm excited to see more on the TJ! Get some rest enjoy the trip and we'll be looking forward to the next videos!

[@mikemorgan4670]

Great episode. Really appreciate all of your technical explanations, makes it more enjoyable and understandable for the less experienced viewers.

[@jeepindave5464]

Man with that 3 speed atlas and that 6 to 1 in that 4050 you'll have all the gearing. RIP dana 44.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol the gearing will be perfect for rock crawling 🙌 And I have some plans to upgrade the dana 44...

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

I've heard of propane injection on diesels. Diesel Werks was a place I had heard with propane injection and also NOS injection for diesels. Looking forward to the next in this series. God bless and stay well.

[@madjeepernh6834]

I like your channel. You actually offer knowledge and advice and not just 20 minutes of zipping bolts in or out. .lol Nice work brother!!!

[@vicgustafson8514]

I just installed the same transmission in my YJ. The end of the shifter linkage on the Atlas contacts the transmission. Experimenting with re-clocking the Atlas and maybe changing the linkage to the rod-end style. I had to remove the grill to get the 6.0 and transmission in the tunnel with the engine hoist. I'm looking forward to the next video.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Nate all I’ve got to say is you’re a genius… I love watching you build solutions to problems and then explain the whys behind the solution.

[@ashtonmariefranklin725]

Look into doing fire rings on the head to better clamp the head gasket. To limit a blown out head gasket. We do it on the bigger truck diesels with more boost. And i would suggest having the head milled flat so your 100% sure it's going to seal uniformly even across the block.

[@gregtennyson]

You need an assistant dude! When I first started bringing on additional employees it was scary but they’ve been worth every cent

[@thedolt9215]

I wish I had Nate as my auto mechanics teacher in high school…

[@joecarrrera5533]

Thank you!!! Your builds are my favorite!!

[@piasprojects]

Pumped to see building happening. Always fun to inspect an engine to see what happened. It definitely sounds like injectors. But a nice refresh would be a good idea. Get some rest as well. Looking forward to what the finds are.

[@JeepTJay6]

Ahh garage time! 👏 👏 👏 God I envy your work space.

[@phillims1]

Family time is a good choice! Looking forward to the fan ride! Excited to hear your thoughts on Euro off-road… cheers

[@PaintGuy]

Glad to see some more TJ content 👍🏽

[@nickcrill7718]

I’d love to see you pull the engine apart further. Honestly idk how you can just pull all of that apart and not mess it up. Makes me feel better for when I have to work on my 22re

[@TankerSabot]

Agreed with you 100% totally love seeing how “simple” it can be.

[@kylancook3477]

The head gasket with without a doubt cause cold running issues. My 2002 Acura has a small leak and only issue is cold starts, runs perfect once warmed up. Leaks just enough coolant to cause a messy cylinder till it cleans up and the gasket seals from expansion

[@chopperchuck]

so i stopped working on my XJ to come in side and watch you work on your TJ .

[@moabwheeling1305]

This is going to be a awesome series and I cant wait until the next video comes out .

[@tacticalrepair]

Nate, it won't be a ring. Don't tear the bottom end down until you hear about your injectors. You either have a leaking injector tip causing that wet cylinder, or if it isn't that then you have a bent rod lowering your compression on that cylinder.

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Big job Nate. Good job 👊👍👍

[@jtdehaanjr]

Looking forward to this little series!

[@bravowhiskey4684]

I don’t think I’d put NOS on that since it seems sensitive to over-rev. I’d consider water-methanol injection, it’ll bring down your EGT and give you some more power. I had a Snow Performance kit on my Cummins, it was pretty great.

[@sojer6mile]

Happened once in 4+ years.... I wouldn't call it sensitive

[@sojer6mile]

I would toss new bearings & rings in also hone the cylinders. You beat this engine & u are about to beat it harder... u will be kicking yourself when u have 10psi of oil pressure 1000 miles from home and u just hit the first obstacle.

[@bravowhiskey4684]

@@sojer6mile wait, you disagree that it’s a sensitve engine, then tell him to rebuild it out of caution? LOL My ex had one of these jettas, it was great. 42mpg… until it ate half the valvetrain. $12k later, it was a good car again 🙄

[@DirtLifestyle]

A 45 shot will be a pretty small favor to ask of this motor 😁 Water meth is great and I will use it eventually but it doesn't do much in terms of power in a tdi. My big hp tdi build will definitely get water meth for egts as well as nos but the water meth will only add 15-20 hp

[@sojer6mile]

@@bravowhiskey4684 what I disagree with is it's sensitive to over revving. Bearings & rings are relatively cheap under 300 bucks I assume. I suggest because it's adding a bit more reliability in it not power.... I'm a hemi guy, a good cammed 392 would give him more power u could ever want lol

[@cjdoig45]

Love the show Nate. FYI with the engine out you would want to do a leak down test as opposed to a compression test. Leak down is static.

[@xXGMCrazyXx]

Glad there’s more TDI content!

[@DC-ok6bk]

So excited to see how this comes together for you

[@TankerSabot]

Great work Nate keep it up!

[@MyLilMule]

So does Jeep know you stole their Badge of Honor logo? LOL! Love the channel. Keep making these videos. I especially enjoy the variety of topics.

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

Dude you’re killin’ it! I’m new to your channel- amazing work!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Welcome aboard 👊

[@vwcorrado1]

Definitely the head gasket, I'm surprised that you didn't get a bunch of compression in your radiator. Good luck dude

[@2000freefuel]

don't forget to open up the gaps on your rings for the N20, have a look into building an exhaust manifold after burner

[@Wooskii1]

What I learned is diesel pistons are really weird, it looks like they have huge holes or cups in them (My phone's screen is really cracked so I'll be watching again when I get home) I've never worked on (or even driven) a diesel, so this is really cool to see. Another great video 👍

[@robertpotts7589]

Alwayyyys worth the wait!!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Gotta do this to my project car this winter👍

[@gregsills1041]

Assuming you have BRM since it's out an 06...My BRM had 285K on it when I sold it, its still going strong with current owner. I'd be amazed if you have bottom end issues. The biggest problem the the BRM & BEW pumpe duese is cam/cam bearing failure due to wear. Number 2 is the VGT actuator only serviced with the turbo. Then injectors. Before you throw NOS at it do yourself a favor & make sure you have a 3 BAR MAP sensor & a better turbo with a "dumb actuator" instead of the electronic actuator for the VGT. The PD140, Garrett 14mm euro spec, is a good option before going with a crazy big HP setup. The Colt cam works really well with the PD140/3 BAR setup too but obviously needs a tune.

[@justinvanburen8259]

Nice I love the TDI’s!!!!

[@garywilliams7484]

My 05 LJ is ready for my HP44 and 9" as soon as you want to get started on mine.

[@hotflashfoto]

It's torn apart, so it's cheap insurance to make sure the bottom end is good. That dark on the block suggests to me that a gasket leaked, a head warped, and/or a head bolt got loosened up and the threads won't hold it down good enough.

[@chriswhitehouse9764]

Enjoy familia bro. Great videos

[@michaelflower5872]

At Moab, jeep had black smoke, so burning excess fuel, fuel throttle issue. Startup video has blue smoke, so burning oil. I'd be replacing value stem seals, sometimes you get a little oil that drips past seal when motor is stationary for period of time (eg overnight), at start up that little bit of oil burns off (blue smoke), then exhaust goes normal (no smoke). While you have the motor out, its a cheap replacement on an item that can give you way to much trouble.

[@kg1211]

When you do the nitrous explanation, how about adding the differences between that and propane injection.

[@99unclebob]

great video Nate, I don't think you need to take apart the bottom end, those short block 1.9 TDI engines are built stout from factory, I look forward to the videos in this series, Nos is a good little option for that little more kick when you need it to, read an article about a guy in Australia who did it some years back on a Toyota diesel with some success. 👍

[@exhaustfumes927]

Interestingly enough every diesel head gasket leak I’ve seen causing coolant to push out the overflow because of the compression leaking into the coolant ports . 100 percent injector I’m leaning to . U could have hit it with a thermometer running at the manifold and find which cylinder temp was way off immediate indication of a injector issue Also water meth over nos,Way better for a Diesel engine

[@Servelegend]

So…I did a thing… I sold my last jeep a few years ago to build my plumbing business. Today I bought a tdi swapped 97 TJ! Gonna need to get to work on building this jeep!

[@inferno1770]

I have the same creeper

[@TheShooter466]

No Sunday morning poop today cuz we building today! Thanks for the inspiration to try it myself!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@ratfarmers]

Hehe you said "grody." Haven't heard that in a couple years!

[@adamrice1894]

if you have it out and have the time and tools then its beneficial to tear it down and make sure its all good before putting it back in

[@LukeEdward]

Just like the rare McDonald's cheeseburger... It's a great day when you get TWO "Pickels" at once this week

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@jameswacker7483]

I was going to ask about the skid and dimple dies. I’ve done a little online research and everyone shits on the idea. Really look forward to hearing your actual experience.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

This should be a fun build.

[@Jeeptalkshow]

I've never had any experience with a diesel but with it out (and while you're in there) I'd do a full rebuild. If for no other reason just to keep from having to pull it out again anytime soon. ;)

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Cool! Looking forward to VW engine stuff. New ground for me👍

[@leonardhuffinesjr9450]

I would say pull the pistons, check the bearings for wear and color. No reason to put a motor back in without checking things first. I would say send the pistons out and have them teflon and ceramic coated. The ceramic coating will reduce the amount of heat being transferred into the piston, it will help with engine longevity and reduce oil temperatures in the engine. I have seen two engines with damage due to the pistons(#2 cylinder) heating up and expanding to the point of making cylinder wall contact.

[@matt72991]

looks like headgasket, id measure piston protrusion since you have the head off. make sure they are all the same to rule out a bent rod. but i definitely wouldnt rule out an injector without having them checked.

[@TheForthElement]

if your chucking nitrous on it, IMO best to check the rings are good, check big end and main clearances .. youve come this far, may as well put the extra 10% in and double check the rest

[@Jarod1941]

Enjoy family time Nate. You bust your ass for our viewing pleasures and you deserve a break. My guess: bad injector that hid itself until the Moab high revs brought out a scary symptom.

[@DanielB-zj6vl]

Hate to say it finally back to content, solar batteries and AC for tents are great, but ... TDI in jeeps yeeesss!

[@PaulKaiser42]

So much stuff going on for you!!! Dude you need a vacaction

[@thatmar1neguy]

nate... you got the 4050!!!!!!congrats.... my build hit a brick wall.... the LSTJ has sat too long the motor seized and i also had to drop a new NAG1 into the JK.. but i will complete the rebuild of the LSTJ

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! The Nag1 is supposed to be a great transmission

[@ruubguus4321]

I love these Videos 👍💯✌️

[@MegaRgallardo]

If it had bad rings you’d have more than Smokey starts. Low pwr and constant smoking and blow. Not to mention scarring on the cylinder walls. Leave the bottom end alone unless you want to do it for shits and giggles. Check injectors like you said and that new head gasket should take care of that small leak.

[@jasgap]

If you have a lot of blow by, high EGTs and you turbo is not spoiling quickly, the route case might be piston rings.

[@DumbCarGuy]

Without a doubt, I'd replace the rings and bearings no matter what. I'd probably deck the block, it could have a low spot back there.

[@0xcart]

Looks like it lifted the head on that back cylinder. I would deck the head and block.

[@nelsonglass6]

Agree head casket... pull ring to sleep better

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

I' hanging on the end of my seat brother. I'm at the point of drivetrain choice for a 2dr XJ on tons project. so very curious to see this one when your done...

[@vincentpoole7588]

Nate. Check the oil pickup to tell if you need to strip the bottom end or not sir ? Fit 'pop-off valve' for safety next time ! V.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Definitely 👍 Unfortunately blow off valves aren't very popular on diesels because for the most part they are unnecessary. But they would sound cool lol

[@vincentpoole7588]

@@DirtLifestyle Nate. The 'pop-off' valve is different to blow-off valve mista ! A spring can be set to say 19psi - so if a run away occurs, it vents turbocharged air over said pressure to atmosphere ? V

[@AttwoodsGarage]

The fun of pulling a "broken" driveline full of mud and dirt. /looks at son's muddy dropping Comanche in driveway waiting on him to install a replacement AW4.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@thelastwooter]

Hey just found the channel. Love the TDI wrangler! If you’re interested I’m currently swapping a BMW 3.0 diesel into my 89 wrangler.

[@PhatboyHD88]

Nate , as a Harley mechanic i can tell you for us if we pull a piston out of a cylinder we “Always” replace the rings.. they are cheap and are worth replacing when the piston is out.. if it were me i would no mater what ,when i remove and replace the pistons i would definitely replace the rings.. its just not worth doing all that work and not replacing them…

[@hawkie333]

With that blowby and smoke it has to be a ring. Esp since coolant doesn’t have oil.

[@greghoffstadt667]

My feelings are leaning on injector. Slight chance of scoring on the cylinder wall that should have been noticeable.

[@hotshtsr20]

Your rings are likely fine, there’d be scoring on the bored if not, unless they’re just worn out and the gap is yuuuuge

[@davidmccarstle7722]

I buitengines for many years and to me if you are going to go through the trouble of tearing itdown, it would be worth a few etra dollars to freshen it up. If the piston clearance is good, a quick hone job and new rings would help ensure the motor will be in good shape especially since you are adding nitrous. Since the head is off, seems frshening it up would be wise as well. Had some exxperience with nitrous and itcan behard on an engine especilly if something goes wrong.

[@PNW_Rodeo]

I think the bad injector may have taken out the headgasket and your rings are fine. Good luck.

[@frediefarmer]

Great video. What happened to the high performance VW motor? Love the content.👍🏽👍🏽

[@scottpetrie8707]

Rest up bro. Looking forward to the resolution of what happened!

[@jake-coombs]

There will be nothing wrong with the rings or bottom end vw pd engines are pretty good it's a head gasket or injection issue that's whats my money is on. I'm looking forward to finding out the answers. Great video great work 😎👍

[@DonovanGoodwin]

On the emulsifiers stuff I would look into Hydro Diesel. Maybe make a video on it...

[@obi_wan_can_gobi9398]

Take the bottom end apart and gap new rings for nitrous.

[@QTrep]

If you have engine out and take off a top of engine you should check the down parts of engine. Maybe more time but in one go you will be know wary thing about condition of your engine and save more time in future.

[@psychoholicslag4801]

The valve seats are eroded and the rings are carboned and not floating freely in the grooves. Camshaft has very little to do with cranking compression. You didn't mention doing a wet compression test which would tell you if its rings or valves. 2nd reason I say rings is that dark ring is oil from the rings.