Refreshing an 80s VOLKSWAGEN engine | Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Engine swap

In part 2 of the Golf Mk1 engine swap series the 'new' engine was presented. In this video you can see the entire process of what the 1.8L has gone through from when i got it to where i showed it to you guys in episode 2.
Disclaimer: This was the first time I did a project like this so be gentle in the comments :)
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[@RetrocarStyle]

I remember these SOHC 8V engines. I built a couple of these. The German spec 9A ( here in the States ) was the engine to have if you wanted a good build. It came with the 10.1:1 CR pistons. Stout little engines but they do better as turbocharged units. Nowadays if I were to build one I would skip these and go for the 1.8T...same engine just with 5 valve head. The make nice projects!! Would make an MK1 go like the wind!! Glad to see someone is still into these older cars. They have so much more character than the new Volkswagens.

[@gustavodelmarchi4967]

Here in Brazil this engine is legendary, it's called A.P. (Alta Performance (High Performance)), i have one in my VW Passat 1.8 1986 and works pretty well. Sorry if I wrote something wrong, i'm drunk as fuck right now. PASSAT TURBÃO 3KILIMEI .

[@rafaelcarvalho9818]

Here in Brazil, this engine is know as AP and it was used by VW until 2005 if I'm not mistaken. Very reliable engine.

[@eoquimporta1430]

Eu acho que os ap só foram feitos no Brasil, na Europa é outra referência

[@GuilhermeMetz]

@@eoquimporta1430 É a sigla EA, se não me engano é EA837 e EA827 nesses carros

[@GustavoPereira-kw6nq]

Tem gente que chama os MI de AP tbm, esse aí é APzao tbm igual do meu Seat 97

[@user-og7uv9jd7s]

​@@GuilhermeMetz O Motor AP de primeira geração era chamado EA827, já o de segunda geração era o famoso EA113

[@user-og7uv9jd7s]

Motor AP foi fabricado em sua segunda geração (EA113) até 2016, a primeira geração (EA827) foi produzida até 2009

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos I am from South Africa

[@mislavmatkovic8180]

Since you went so far as removing the valve cover and changing the belt pulley, you could also replace the belt and remove the cylinder head to check the valves and cylinder walls. You could have removed the oil sump and checked the oil pump. All in all a great job done with all the tin parts.

[@dennygti]

i igree!

[@oseo943]

and water pump change...

[@joshuatassone8764]

The cylinder head bolts of this engine deform when being tightened. So you would have to buy new ones if you want to remove the head.

[@ricky107_]

@@joshuatassone8764 that's weird are they meant to?

[@joshuatassone8764]

@@ricky107_ Based on my knowledge, yes.

[@BATCHMAN_0]

That model of engine was the heart of almost all VW models here in Brazil from the 70's until 2010's and many people associate the decay of VW here because they don't use it anymore. If you search for "AP Engine" or "AP Engine Turbo" here on youtube you're going to get tons of brazilian videos about that engine.

[@facundososa6053]

A P E Z I N H O

[@Fabio-jm9jq]

Nice work. For a complete work, you can clean the pistons, replace the head gasket and bearings. A lot of cars used this engine here in Brasil, in 90's was common a 1.8s ethanol version, with 12.3:1 of compression and Pierburg 2E, they came with 106cv from factory.

[@JayJay-cv2no]

These are good strong reliable engines, had one in my jetta mk2 in South Africa. Done a mp9 fuel injection on it after a while and ran strong as hell!

[@thiscocks]

Had this engine in my MK2 Golf GL. Went really well. Only problem I had was having to replace the plastic carb manifold mounting several times as they like to split. 90hp and decent torque.

[@analoggeneration385]

Your channel is awesome!! Great editing and I love your accents!! Keep the videos coming. I am working on a 1980 mk1 Convertible myself on my channel.

[@orionstar6747]

This young lad did an awesome work, he is talented for his age, and all I read are silly comments below...Keep up the good work, great editing also.

[@garymucher9590]

How can you not like a clean engine? A clean engine runs cooler and therefore longer. Thumbs Up. I think I would have changed the timing belt as well, myself. A ton easier then when it is installed...

[@kuldipxxxpanesar]

24:28 that’s the best feeling when working with old cars and sheared bolts. Couldn’t have put it better “Nice”.

[@letrasmais4215]

In Brazil this is the most prepared engine for high power. called "AP" alta potência and came out in several cars of own brand: gol mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4, Santana mk1 mk2, Passat b1, Apollo, polo classic, Jetta mk6, golf mk3 and mk4, Voyage mk1, Saveiro mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4, parati mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4, pointer, Logus, van And diesel version as in Kombi and Saveiro

[@user-dk6hl5oq7y]

Помыл движок и всё, теперь потащит как новый!!! А вы что незнали ?, вот вам наглядный ролик😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@bohriss]

@dima kosmonavt этот двигатель не убидь ничем. Он всегда хорошо тянет, ну на сколько 90лс могут. Хотя если дать его рукажопам, то они и его угробят.

[@LegendArtzz]

Nice. But here's a tip: Before polishing anything, make sure it's cleaned first. The valve cover you should wire brushed first then polishing that way you would had the polished bright look that you were looking for! But keep doing what you're doing because we all start somewere!

[@davidconde1521]

This is the most bulletproof VW 4 banger known to mankind!!!! IMO

[@acolexa]

Correct.

[@Pain5k]

dont forget the 1.9 TDI

[@acolexa]

@@Pain5k in terms of reliability older engines are better even though they might be more pollutant and lacking technology, my grandpa had a 1.6 diesel passat b2 that engine was a tank, car got scrapped unfortunately

[@jasonhooey5677]

Yea, and that's not saying much either.

[@niwe11]

@@Pain5k and 1.6 8V, 1.8T, 1.6D, 1.9D, 2.4D, R5 2.5Tdi...

[@tymoteuszs1614]

12:00 wear a mask! Don't breath in this aluminum dust!

[@risto124]

Now it is nice and clean for a mechanic to work with.

[@Lukaszmajamen]

Kiedyś miałem VW GOLF 3 z silnikiem 1.8 GT 90KM ABT, teraz mam AUDI 80 B4 2.0 90KM ABT. W Audi zrobiłem remont silnika. Pracuję w autoszlifie. I used to have a VW GOLF 3 with a 1.8 GT 90KM ABT engine, now I have an AUDI 80 B4 2.0 90KM ABT. I overhauled the engine at Audi. I work in a car repair shop.

[@leonardogrevenhagen6866]

engine AP 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0. His in Brazil the engine is very good. "AP" Alta Performance.

[@lk0234]

Apzero kkkkkk

[@onadademais5683]

No Brasil e em todo o lado 😅😂🇵🇹🇵🇹 tamos juntos

[@thenewells6411]

En Argentina *AP o Audi*

[@frannicogallardo]

@@thenewells6411 hice un swap de un motor ap 2.0 muy buenos resultados, repuestos un poco caros pero hay de todo

[@antekaramatic3382]

stoped playing Heroes of Might and Magic 3 to watch this ..beautifull to watch...freakin cool

[@adumitroaiesebastian2082]

Great work. Congrads!

[@aliensprtcrico]

Amazing work

[@DimitrisTheodopoulos]

you forgat something.... vavle cover and replace head gasket..... so much work without the most important one....

[@gumerovomg]

Very nice work!

[@TheJvorte]

Nice job! the engine looks much better👍

[@HavokTheorem]

I don't think I've seen a direct acting overhead cam IRL before. Nice!

[@MrCryptoGamer]

that engine is called AP, there is 1.6, 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 versions. it's the most popular engine here in Brazil, cuz it can hold high presures of turbo, it's really cheap and u can find it anywhere. we have cars with almost 2000 HP using this engine.

[@vdubskiee5356]

i really would LOVE to know how your getting 2000hp out of a 8v 1.6 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MrCryptoGamer]

@@vdubskiee5356 well then search for the AP engine and enjoy :)

[@vaiper2905]

I have to do this to my mk2 1.8..god work bro 👍.

[@Bazukax]

Good job on the refresh. I would suggest wearing safety glasses when working with that drill brush, as those individual metal strands sometimes shoot out.

[@nicholasvonrhine541]

Outstanding.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Nice project.

[@mr.gonzalez1991]

Great job and skills!! Hope I can have this done on mine

[@Mario-po9vu]

Nice Work!!!

[@sneaks01]

Nice work! Just discovered your channel. Look forward to more!

[@pieterfranke]

Alleen de thumbnail is al een duimpje waard, goed bezig kerel!

[@Lesnz2009]

Agree, the Sparkplug threads are definitely unhappy and sad :(. A lot of work involved and think some people do not realise just hard it is doing this kind of project. And of course, we always need the ubiquitous can(s) of WD40 or Equivalent, I know I have used up many a can in my time doing projects like this. Usually helping my mates.

[@harshabiliangady3211]

You’ve done great job. In future show us more of what you did on the inside of the engine.

[@TonyMontana-mf2mw]

Bravo ricorda che gli grandi della historia se la hanno fatto del passione e ingenio. .complimenti ragazzo..

[@Levi2789]

Satisfying to watch

[@xZeroStrikerx]

Nice job! 👌👌👌

[@higor_gdv5305]

Famoso motor ap aqui no Brasil muito bom esse motor é usado pricipalmente em provas de arrancada por aguentar muito as pressão dos turbos

[@walteralcantara5998]

This engine is very popular in Brasil, we call this motor A.P.

[@sunnydoes7200]

Why A.P

[@fraggzor]

@@sunnydoes7200 A.P means ("alta performance" translated to English is "High performance".

[@CarlsGarage]

Bro! So dope

[@kpdesignersatwork7631]

Great job, it will be great if the garden is protected too from oils and cleaning products not only the engine ;)

[@111brc]

Looks nice )

[@lesleymothapo2138]

Nice job boss

[@bnana8885]

this job added 50 hp to the engine

[@user-dn6qy1ou1f]

This engine barely had over 50 how from the factory

[@warika1208]

He didn't add squat, except make the engine look cleaner...not a single performance enhancing job was done to it, and by reusing the old timing belt after slopping chemicals all over it he may well have shortened the life of the engine.

[@leehuntley189]

Some of us are broke but still wanna have nice things

[@nicostenfors5690]

@@user-dn6qy1ou1f It had 90hp from factory you dummy

[@dodgeplow]

@@warika1208 the original comment flew right over your head.

[@ilqarquliyev492]

excellent skill very good video 👍🏻

[@tigernicelava5642]

Good job

[@user-co8iz2ng4u]

You are good Mechanic

[@hussssshie]

If that cover is right (197k KM) then first things in the list would be the head gasket and main seals, and check for cylinder scoring. Perhaps it needs honing and oversized components. Keeping the engine clean on the outside and overlooking the inside ain't the way to go. That's how you get catastrophic failures down the road. You'll never know how the cylinder walls looked like. Not criticizing because we all started trying to make things better with a couple rugs, but that engine got pulled out for a reason. If you don't have a torque wrench and that's why you decided to stay out of it, your local machine shop can torque the head down for you and typically free of charge if you give them the torque specs and sequence.

[@ruslantkachenko3799]

У меня в 90 х был Фольксваген Пассат и Ауди с таким мотором 1.6. Хороший мотор, неприхотлив. А сейчас куча датчиков, которые якобы следят за окружающей средой.

[@RSx94]

Oh man! I had a Golf Mk2 with an 1,6 75 HP engine, which is basically the same as this one (except for some internal things).

[@lamasalamasa1080]

That engine with the 1.6 Diésel Crankshaft and 10psi can take 180hp STD Here in Argentina we have the Volkswagen Gol AP 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0i GTI (GOLF 3 engine) Its the equivalent of a Civic in USA Currently we have the fastest Front wheel drive Record in the World by Team Viturro Argentina with a VW GOL G4 1200+hp its a beast (1.8T 20v Jetta engine)

[@stalkergamesful]

24:29 *N O I C E*

[@wissammustafa6558]

Hi man nice work

[@gpowerdragon9852]

toch een mooi resultaat

[@marcvs9992]

Ja hè, maar ik zou toch de distributieriem vervangen hebben

[@takieddine1605]

good job thanks

[@patrickcannell2258]

I still ride a 1400 version. 240 000km never opened. No oil usage. Recently did the clutch myself. If I were him with the engine out , I would have done the clutch, water pump and head gasket. But first compression test.

[@AK-Star007]

u did great

[@brunobrazuka]

The most famous engine in Brazil, AP 1.8.

[@jeanlukasscheufele7112]

Eres 1.5 o 1.6

[@danskFF]

nice work dUdE -_-

[@rhyswoodman6781]

Im in the process of turboing my 1.8 dx which is fitted in my 74 passat wagon. My goal is 350whp.🤞 Stay tuned.

[@garyjones980]

Any movement on this? I've just bagged a 74 b1 wagon...

[@rhyswoodman6781]

@@garyjones980 Nice, slammed wagon. I ended up putting an Audi 20v turbo with 5 speed AWD gearbox in it. It's only Fwd atm but will eventually be AWD.

[@garyjones980]

@@rhyswoodman6781 I'm keeping this original as it's been sat in an Australia shed for 38 years, only has 112k kms on it. Bright yellow with brown interior, so 70s!!!!

[@rhyswoodman6781]

@@garyjones980 yeah keep it original for sure! That's awesome mate. I have five b1s in total including an original TS which my dad bought in the 70s. So I thought customising one of them won't hurt.

[@thejakebarnes1]

refreshing...does that mean cleaning and painting? I was hoping for more of a mechanical rebuild.

[@Loni.32]

@Jeroen it dosent matter how clean it looks , i mean with REFRESH i thought they will open the whole Motor and clean it inside.

[@Rosigee]

Even Worst that he doesn't care about the inviromantal impact of disposing that cleaningspray outside on the lawn.

[@tyrone-leegordon4349]

Thank God this comment is high up, was hoping for a mechanical rebuild as well and this just saved me a few minutes that would have gone wasted

[@killerdinamo08]

That would be a rebuilding...

[@pablosway]

i had that engine too but in my mk3 golf gl from the 99

[@larshammett]

Someone else was waiting for the tear apart too?

[@tobiasb6556]

15:32 a tip is to hammer on a 12 point socket and lose it with an impact machine.

[@MehLewH]

I found a total gem of a engine! A 1600 engine for sale for only 250 euro’s! Sadly it does not come with a transmission. I have a build project coming up in 2 years time which is perfect with engine like this, but should I go for it? I am mostly just afraid to miss out on a engine like this.

[@TheMalskey]

13:06 just disassemble all and sandblast!

[@AlePereiira]

motorzao AP no brasil faz mt sucesso kk tenho 3 desses um turbo um aspro e um todo original aqui no brasil tem uns ate com 1000 cv

[@r_lazdans]

Só pra poder cuspir biela com trezquilimei?

[@AlePereiira]

@@r_lazdans sim lógico

[@djmhyde]

APzão, famosa arma de destruição em massa, cada acelerada é uma biela diferente voando na cara de um hehehehehehe

[@AlePereiira]

@@djmhyde não sei porque vocês ficam falando assim, o meu só desbielou 3 vezes e quebrou uma vez pistão! Kkkkkkkk

[@Vini-ml6qz]

Demorou pro governo fazer um bolsa biela pra nós APzeiros kkkkkkkk

[@matiemot]

Nice

[@azertyuiopqsdfghjklm6869]

Ok

[@azertyuiopqsdfghjklm6869]

مليح

[@rocharox]

great video. be sure to wear PPE when dealing with oil or fuel.

[@dennygti]

the best 4 cylinder engine ever made! 😍

[@zigeuner130]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vickichisnall7537]

You should not be allowed internet access

[@r9cheverny433]

22:19 hmm not bad, it is AWSOME!

[@Easterbunny1972]

No, it's stupid

[@lucasrocha6086]

in Brazil his name is "AP" ~ Alta Pauleira kkkk

[@tavao9434]

Os gringo pira com o moedor de cana o ap

[@lucassantos5354]

@@tavao9434 MOEDOR DE CANA SÃO ESSES LIXOS FABRICADOS HOJE EM DIA QUE SÓ TEM PLÁSTICO E SENSOR ESPALHADO PRA TODO LADO QUALQUER COISA E BO AGORA ESSE AP ISSO SIM É MOTOR DE VERDADE GUERREIRO VALENTE DEMAIS PAULEIRA PRA TODA HORA SEM DÚVIDA O MELHOR MOTOR JÁ FABRICADO AP É FODAAAAAAAAAA DEMAIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS O RESTO É MODA

[@fabriciofernandes8894]

@@d.martins709 tu é um baita gay n sabe de nada kkkk ja viu 2jz estourar o reservatorio de agua de tanta pressao pq a ventuinha n disparou e n fundir ? Eu ja vi e o apzao n sofreu nada nem junta do cabeçote n queimou isso sim é um bruto para turbinar e dar pau nessas carroça moderna

[@canaldiverso1700]

Prefiro moedor de cana do que 1.0 com biela de polvilho kkkk

[@gustavodelmarchi4967]

@@tavao9434 AP É LENDA, AS NOTA DE DINHEIRO DEVIA TER VIRA-LATA CARAMELO E GOLZIM.

[@Foodencio]

A think this is the most common and famous engine here in Brazil, called AP engine

[@garagemdoRody]

yep...

[@tiagosl2989]

Sim, famoso alta pauleira

[@LOPdesigner]

Damn! All this work and didn't you change the head gasket???

[@vdubskiee5356]

i said the same thing lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ash-xy8xd]

He can easily do it when it’s back in the car when or if it’s it’s gone tho

[@sathachea9936]

9:45 haha that spder web

[@scottdoubleyou563]

I'm most concerned with the spark plug threads for cyl. #2. Were they galled up, or was that just the plug?

[@fernandojunior5168]

o famoso AP 1.8

[@carctos]

Treskilimei

[@thiagowarmling2827]

Ele colocou a mesma correia dentada?

[@jeanlukasscheufele7112]

Esse e 1.5 85cv ou 1.6 90cv a diferença dos nossos e a taxação lá eles já tinham 10:1 ou 12:1 já e o combustível de alta octanagem

[@jeanlukasscheufele7112]

@@thiagowarmling2827 eu n sei mas tudo dá a entender q sim

[@downhillrider3]

@@thiagowarmling2827 mesma correia dentada que se for a original tem apenas 197000 quilômetros rodados, ou pior, milhas kkk

[@nbdcbn]

Would love to do something like this

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

15:37 reminds me of the ATS Cup alloys from the 90s!

[@95Jester]

I think they're widened G60 steelies.

[@vdubskiee5356]

how do manage to do absolutely 0 preventive maintenance on a 30+ year old car??? nice wash though 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mk4boi948]

Found your videos yesterday, they’re great! Looking at mk1s now, my final goal is a 2.0 with a 1.8 head in a cabrio or 4 door golf

[@dvrklo8335]

mk4boi I have a 86 2 door

[@jamesball8966]

Great video mate but showing 197k would’ve done engine overall

[@punto6speed2007]

Agora só colocar 3kilimei de pressão e tá pronto pra cuspir biela no espaço..

[@baptiste7533]

Hello and thank you for the video, where did you find the screw that tightens the belt cover? Mine is damaged. Thanks Memphis (at 28 min 28 sec) 😁

[@AWESOME1509]

all you people in the comments thread sure love hating on guy. lol good work brother. fuck the haters.

[@dginia]

The fly in the ointment for all of us amateur re-builder types is where does the gunk go when the pieces are power washed? More often than not it seems they just go into the yard. There should be a better way. Love to watch you having fun!

[@byfunkyoid2917]

I know this was a while ago but how long did it take to do? I’ve got same engine in a VW Scirocco Mk2 and it’s my daily ride. Could this be done in a weekend do you think? Thanks 🙏

[@vulk86]

Knap werk! Spijtig van alle zure commentaar!

[@MrSa-id6ll]

In Brazil we build this engine with 1000hp

[@JunkVWs]

That seems a bit excessive :D

[@screamsupreme2919]

I have the exact same engine twice 😊 Runs really well in my Mk1 S Automatic

[@JunkVWs]

Why twice? 🙃

[@chadwickseeley]

I don't suppose you have a list of all the cleaning stuff you used? I saw a lot of WD40 but wondered if you used other stuff also? Cheers. Great video btw.

[@OMosca]

Top

[@migueldelavara9404]

VW POWER

[@EduardoFisrt]

My first car, a Passat 1987 has used the same enginer, VW AP 1.8 was a good and wonderful german creation...kkkkkk...in Brazil anyone makes a better repear in a VW enginer than u...😏

[@geovanerodrigues4404]

Olha se não é o apzao 🤣🤣👍