Rebuilding an RS3 Bottom End | Broken RS3 Part 4

[@lew9068]

This type of content will bring so much business. The level of detail that you go into is incredible. Keep it up

[@REPerformanceUK]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@HealthyMotherfcker]

@@REPerformanceUK how much do you idiots sting people for doing this? The fact that you charge people astronomical prices for this is absolutely ridiculous. People are going through a cost of living crisis, and you idiots are charging people out of house and home! You should be doing all of this work for free considering people have already suffered enough when they have an engine failure. This is THE BIGGEST PROBLEM with CAPITALISM. Robbing morons.

[@paulomatias3]

Not even Audi itself assembles engines as good and detailed as this, congrats

[@marcwonnacott3286]

I could watch you do this all day. Such attention to detail. Very enjoyable.

[@jaytc2003]

Brilliant video, the difference in building environment and attention to detail between your company and other engine builders who are on youtube is massive. Total respect 👍

[@davidthegolfer]

Ricky I am Mr Super fussy. I wish I had an engine for you to rebuild. Brilliant standards of excellence. At least equal to or better than the best in the business. Thanks my friend. A real education.

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying!

[@scotttigersport6604]

Absolutely brilliant. Your attention to detail boggles my mind

[@craighooton8174]

What a delight to watch...enjoyed every second.

[@hotblackdesiato3451]

I can imagine a heart surgeon watching this and quietly saying to themselves, "niiiiiiice".

[@markt5426]

Thank you so much Ricky for sharing. The story of your mentor whilst you were being trained made me remember about my mentor. I remember the first two years, I hated him but after serving my time and unfortunately, he passed away after me completing my apprenticeship. I missed him so greatly, but was so glad I was taught by him and had so much respect for him. Your attention to detail is how precisely I was taught by him and I enjoy everything you share on your channel. So a big thank you and also for your camera man, for the hard work recording every episode. 👍👍👍

[@Retirement_Life]

What skill looks like…watching Ricky build this engine is so relaxing. I had to LOL when he told us about his experiences as an apprentice. It took me back to my days and similar tricks! One thing that did surprise me was when Ricky ground the piston rings and didn’t wear any eye protection! You only loose you sight once. 😢

[@slats1987]

An hour of pure joy, incredible attention to detail and nice to see an expert in full flow.

[@HealthyMotherfcker]

More like an hour of watching paint dry. You must be fun at parties!

[@godfreysautomotiveservices]

Great attention to detail mate , cleanliness to key and you are on top of your game 👌

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. Glad you are enjoying!

[@Mac_F87]

Love watching this sort of stuff. If I ever manage to get the funds to have a big turbo DAZA or the dream of a TT R8 I know where my engine is being built.

[@rbjohnson78]

I've never been so interested in watching a build before. I hope you keep adding more and we get to see the motor fire up! And hello from the US!

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

Watching this is confirmation that my late Father taught me properly. While the engines I've rebuilt have only been for myself and not of the performance variety, I was taught to use the same processes, the same attention to detail and the same level of cleanliness I'm watching here. Still haven't had anything put a leg out of bed. Yet. 😂

[@sandysinclair6777]

what an amazing vid i have just watched , im utterly captivated from start to finish ,a true artist at work . Stunning attention to detail and what an amazing experience .

[@REPerformanceUK]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@billyjoe3309]

This guy is like the Gordon Ramsay of engines!

[@REPerformanceUK]

Hahahahaha 😂😂

[@Twins.TV_]

You guy's are so professional. Some companies can learn allot!

[@simonturner5067]

Really enjoyed watching this one. The care and attention to detail is awesome. It’s so refreshing to know that there are still people out these who truly take the time to do a job right. Quick question ( please excuse my ignorance ) - the little extension used when stretching the rod bolts, does the extension have any impact on the readings of the torque wrench ? If it does, is there a factor taken into account based on the length or offset of the extension ? I wondered the same when watching Mat Armstrong torque down the cylinder head bolts on his Lambo engine using the funky little tool. Does the offset extend the length of the lever ? ( the “m” in Nm ) ??

[@Daggerit]

You should technically reduce the torque setting on the wrench by the appropriate amount, as you've alluded to. In this case he appears to be tightening to a certain stretch with the toque wrench set to a maximum allowable setting rather than an actual torque so it matters a little less. Very valid point though.

[@kenrossaukrsa]

Wow look how young you were in this video 😊

[@joncamilleri2172]

You really are Obi-Wan Engineanobi... the meticulous master engine builder. Amazing viewing for an old school mechanical engineer like me. Awesome upload.

[@julianginniver5785]

Sorry you feel you have to keep explaining yourselves. SRUK is your business, you know what goes out and what comes in. It's clear you're both happy with the returns. We get to benefit from the content a true win win. If people can't figure that out for themselves......

[@REPerformanceUK]

Hello Julian, sorry what’s SRUK? Glad you enjoy the videos! Cheers Ricky

[@julianginniver5785]

@@REPerformanceUK love the videos and really happy to see you read and respond to comments, this was meant for another video of 😵‍💫 for your videos I'm just blown away and can't think of anything intelligent to add 😁

[@julianginniver5785]

@@REPerformanceUK except perhaps 🤞 for the sponsorship deal with snap on tools 😉

[@REPerformanceUK]

@@julianginniver5785 No worries!! I try to answer as much as i can but currently have over 600 outstanding comments to catch up on! lol Snap On sponsorship would be amazing! Drop them an email for me because they ignore me lol

[@samrodian919]

Great job Ricky, your attention to detail is above and beyond mate. I bet they don't do it better as the process of building an engine in formula one.

[@forrestberkey1312]

I don’t normally write Renton KZbin vids. This channel is badass and worth subscribing to of you are an Audi fan. I have a 2020 Audi RS3 Stage 3 w/ full frame turbo and built motor. The recent video with the DAZA motors build was spectacular. It would be great to see more content on the DAZA!

[@tunnel7]

Your a great joy to watch Rikki loved it and how you care so much in what you do m8.

[@REPerformanceUK]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much.

[@ralphmillais5237]

Fascinating vid. I am intrigued that you did not torque the main bearing cap studs before putting the nuts on. And I have never seen big end bolts tightened in that fashion before. You learn something every day!

[@TedTuned]

I really like that spinny socket bar. "Flick your ring out, with your tool" 😂😂

[@AutoBeta2T]

Excellent. I love the attention to detail, combined with engineering understanding you have. Hat doffed sir.

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you! Glad your are enjoying the videos. Very much appreciated

[@Frank.Serpico]

You are spoiling us with all this meticulous assembling, fascinating. Did you know, I'd be surprised if not, as you do like your tools that you can get a piston circlip insert tool? That assembly lube looks like it would go well on top of some ice-cream BTW.

[@Lukedormer]

1hour video !! You are spoiling us. 👍

[@REPerformanceUK]

Hahaha I do try. Glad you liked it!

[@MTKOZ]

Excellent video. Excellent explanations and details. Nice!

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you very much!

[@ShalomBrother]

Does the little extension for doing the piston caps not throw your torque readings off? When I’ve had to use a crows foot in electrical panels I was always told it had to be at 90 degrees to the torque wrench to give an accurate torque 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jamesbryan88]

On the Snap On torque wrench, you can set the extension length in the menu and it will calculate the required torque value to compensate.

[@danielmarshall4587]

30:50-31:10 NICE

[@johno9507]

Great video...I mean it's no Volvo S60R B5254T4 2.5ltr 5 cylinder engine, but it'll have to do. 😉🇦🇺

[@Man7rah]

Love these longer detailed videos

[@cgturbo975]

Apprentiships were proper funny back in the day

[@danielmarshall4587]

Do not use as prybar, chisel, pinpunch..... or leave in a washtank.... ok I'll stop being a wise-CHARLIE UNIFORM NOVEMBER TANGO. Hopefully the nice Snap-on dealer will help you out, thank you for another lovely video.

[@u.p.3968]

Brilliant👍

[@jameshine4731]

That Jimmy you spoke about sounds like a legend! Lol

[@mikeyp9258]

Quality video mate! Hahaha your Mercedes apprenticeship sounds just like my Mercedes apprenticeship! 😂🙈 but when i try and have this tough love approach to the new apprentices, i get dragged into the office 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@pB-ej6hf]

Nice going Ricky mate. Regards from Cape Town

[@REPerformanceUK]

Cape Town wow thats awesome. Thank you for watching.

[@indegoadult]

Awesome really like this, again you deserve more subs.

[@michaelthompson7006]

Wish this was my engine 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Maybe one day

[@TheCerovec]

You are right,the level of harassment we had to endure as aprentices wouldn't go these days. But i wouldn't change any of the crap i had to go through and it makes me laugh my pants of when i think about it all

[@michaelw4620]

When clearing the two bolts on the end will you remove them for machining and then re torque them down or do them in situ? Great video 👍👍👍

[@dan5pot]

lovely video mate, very informative , keep the good work , maybe I’ll get my Daza sent to you soon 😅

[@robsears7574]

Belting work as always would be good if we could see the engine on its first start up aswell

[@SeabassEngineering]

Those snap rings are much easier to install with a pick

[@Smoovindecat]

Awesome video

[@REPerformanceUK]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@raymondmudie2871]

when making up the rod bolts and using the extension does that not change the torque value? i.e increasing the arm length by adding the additional 75mm or so? 1m torque wrench set at 62Nm with ~75mm extension would increase to around 67Nm. or you were relying solely on stretch to get the exact spec

[@ianmills1120]

Torque = Force (N) x distance (M) So yes you are absolutely correct.

[@REPerformanceUK]

Yes I’m changing the torque value but remember I’m not torquing the bolt, I’m stretching it using the gauge. The torque wrench is to make sure I’m not surpassing the max permissible value set by the bolt manufacturer….it’s why the wrench was set lower. I have worked out how much the offset wrenches change the torque by.

[@raymondmudie2871]

@@REPerformanceUK Feel stupid for asking. lol... of course you have

[@morebouncetotheounce]

Came here to ask that, good work Raymond

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

Friday. Kid’s bath done. This is perfect to nap to. 🎉

[@darrenwootton2007]

great work as always

[@georgieliverpol]

Great work rick

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you. Hope you are enjoying the videos

[@paulflatley6042]

Perfect advert for snap on defo pushing a sponsor

[@michaelw4620]

Snap on drill!!! Thought you were into your tools? Hilti or Milwaukee every day over snap on mate come on. 😮

[@AndrewHellyer]

Ever tried closing the wrist pin clips within a plastic cable tie, then pushing them into the holes?

[@carbonr33]

Just wondering if the offset changes the fbs setting as it makes the ratchet longer?

[@adambrear580]

Think you should get a sign made up on the parts washer do not leave tools in washer just a suggestion Them snap on drills are quite expensive 🤦‍♂️

[@Kenny-Somafunk]

Talking of character building workshop experiences as an apprentice. I was held upside down on a raised car lift and the bastards tack welded my steel toed boots to the ramp and raised me high in the air - burnt all the skin from my toes and I had 3 weeks off from work.

[@REPerformanceUK]

Oh that’s rough. Character building so they say!

[@tomevans4078]

Another brilliant video. Just wondering, does it matter that the cap bolts weren’t ‘stretched’ evenly? As in one was fully torqued/ stretched before you started on the other?

[@nickpappas4133]

Why didn’t you show clocking the ring gaps on the pistons as that is really important. Had a Audi A4 2.0l with oil consumption on #4 cylinder, ring gaps were all inline.

[@NA-xz4wj]

@REPerformance UK Rick, what about balancing the rotating assembly? Was that already done prior, and do you do that in house, or how's that work? Would love some insight into that as I know lesser builders are slapping things together without!

[@Nollekeuh]

At the factory they don’t lube every part like you do, they just wrench it with torque. No assembly lube, just oil and dry treats. Have you’ve asked the engineers opinion or a material expert of the factory production line on this? It seems to me it’s a theory that’s build in your head, but in reality doesn’t make any difference, as long as torque specs are even across the block and in a certain range.

[@williamholmes9129]

Great content, meticulous build and can see where the time goes.👍 if you make sure you align the pin circlip gap away from the cutout how do you get them out in the future?

[@REPerformanceUK]

That’s the next guys problem! 😂😂😜😜 You can twist them back round to get them across the cutout.

[@Impulse5596]

95% of dealership Technicians couldn't even open the boxes to get the parts out! I wonder where this sits with F1 engines? I guess this is more exact?

[@ShalomBrother]

U think this is more exact than an f1 engine?

[@Impulse5596]

@@ShalomBrother No idea, that's why I'm asking

[@briannareid9423]

My boy left my snap on rattle gun in a bucket with tools but left it outside and it rained all night. and filled the bucket I’m in Australian $1200$+ for a new one. Kids are so clever these days they can destroy things so much better then I could ha ha

[@nicklarson801]

Why plastigauge after taking measurements with mic's? You get your clearances from the initial measurement.

[@smcdetailing7921]

How was the Headache after that carbon dioxide exposure? 😮

[@motortrack7903]

Don’t have to torque the bearings studs then Rick?

[@jamesward363]

If you're not subscribed 👉 subscribe now, Ricky great work man. Hope you're taking notes on engine rebuild Matt Armstrong 😂🤣 💯💥👍

[@tomwhit1982]

Great video as usual. Does REP or anyone watching have an old 2009-2013 ttrs or rs3 8p fuel controller for my annoying mk2 Octavia track car build for sale? 🙏😊

[@adamyearsley1204]

Do main cap studs not get torqued into the block? I noticed they came out a wee ways when you removed the cap with plastigauge. Super interesting vid 👍

[@ralphmillais5237]

I also wondered about that. I suppose he knows what he is doing!

[@davidlittle657]

Do you ever check crank endflloat

[@johnbowlerwell7301]

How much error do you get in bolt torque compared with torque-wrench setting when you add an extension onto the end of the wrench?

[@marvin54]

Hi, what main stud bolst is this ? ARP or Carrillo ?

[@terencebyrne4585]

793 BHP, XL hoodie 😂

[@mathewjones5520]

Don't need to justify why you didn't show the odd thing, videos very comprehensive 😊

[@REPerformanceUK]

Thank you for watching. Glad you are enjoying them.

[@HenryOCarmichaelSmith]

Will the assembly lube not give an inaccurate clearance measurement with the plastigauge?

[@rzn.semtex]

Is the crankshaft aftermarket?

[@Franz_giblet]

Why don’t they put tags on the big end bearings?

[@stephenosiemo4233]

what. was your first engine to rebuild?

[@ayub754]

Hi if anyone can help me I have audi rs3 2018 was driving perfectly until was parked for 2 months outdoor cover parking the battery got flat and had acid lead on terminal we started the car with jumpers the car temperature going high and fan is coming very loud other mechanic saying to buy new battery other saying bleed the pipe please advise thanks

[@Pomelo_Customs]

Why crankshaft has got some discoloration?? Isn't that any weaker due to overheat?

[@joshpetit44]

I think it’s titanium or something, they normally look that color

[@Thou1]

It’s heat treated. They do this under controlled conditions when it’s manufactured to add strength, not take it away.

[@Smoovindecat]

Just wondering why you didn’t use that clip tool thing once you got it out the drawer?

[@ShalomBrother]

That was for a different type of clip which this build didn’t use

[@Smoovindecat]

@@ShalomBrother oh I see!

[@Andrew.Prentice]

Part 4? I thought this was the third part.

[@REPerformanceUK]

Part 3 was last week!

[@gavinneale266]

Lose the sound from sped up footage

[@multipreach2674]

No way, my pet chipmunk loves it, he said you're a bastard.

[@etonthompson5175]

So my take away from all of this is that too clean is not clean enough.