FIRST DRIVE OF MY DAZA RS3 SWAPPED SKODA OCTAVIA VRS!!...

[@SavingSalvage]

Win the SVR here: competeforcars.co.uk/product/jaguar-f-type-5-0-svr-2018-2000-cash/

[@SavingSalvage]

@audi_fan_m can’t go to all that work to just put the engine back in the same car it come out of!

[@TiffCat]

just sell it, raffles are played out

[@davidgreenfield2981]

Dean - look up the Humble Mechanic He’s done an RS3 into a Golf 7.5 and a lot of the issues you had he has dealt with including the gear shifter. ISTR he used one from a Golf diesel as the Audi one is too tall. Keep up the good work

[@justkolyo]

yup, i was going to suggest the same, underrated comment

[@jackhorry1822]

Mat Armstrong has his Dad, you have your Mum. I love this family mechanic you tuber group.

[@baggedr32mk5]

Matt’s dad goes out with his mum,they are all linked. Chris slix is the step-brother from a previous marriage,

[@mintsauce101]

I’m not a fan of MA, ha has too many channels and splits car videos between them trying to transfer subs. Deans channel is much better.👌

[@jimboh.2654]

Mat Armstrong is so annoying, i dont know why i dont like him..

[@callyk5678]

⁠@@baggedr32mk5who is Chris related to?

[@ademineshat]

​@@jimboh.2654wow 🤦

[@familieverhoeve7127]

What a massive job this is. You talk about it like it is as simple as having a cup of tea or just boil water. All the lights flashing on the dash, all the wires hanging about, the cooler pack...it just needs a little fine tuning. WOW. You make really great videos, cant wait for the next one. Keep up the good work !

[@joseffencl2034]

Thats what proper octavia vrs should have been like. Car looks great with proper wheels and brakes. Hope you keep it as under the radar as possible

[@brian623]

One of the best channels on KZbin

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

I admire Dean so much more than Matt Dean does it on his own 👍🏻😉 not with a full constant team like Matt His Dad, Liam now full time , Matt cameraman and others so a lot easier for him . Keep up the great work your a star ! 👏👏👏

[@ashleyclough5917]

Totally agree

[@maneotis4g63t]

That’s really dumb to say

[@maneotis4g63t]

You’re saying, “I admire Dean more because Mat became so successful that he was able to hire his friends and family” love Dean but there’s a reason Mat is Mat, he has passion l, personality, and is loved by everyone around him and it shows.

[@andrewdaffey2956]

​@@maneotis4g63tabsolutely!! Mat armstrong started out just like this. If not worse off than dean

[@evoncampbell2140]

Nothing against MA he's very good at what he does but Dean is time served mechanic

[@PrithwiRay]

Brilliant stuff! Absolutely loving this. Quick pointer on the brakes of these MQB Cars. The brake bleeding order has changed. Its now FL, FR, RL, RR as per the service manual. Also for those RS3 brakes front brakes, you need to start with the outer bleeder, then do the inner bleeder, and then the outer bleeder again. This needs to be done on each side.

[@Carlos.G]

I love a wagon. I used to have a stage 2 VRS wagon. This is the ultimate dream wagon. Well done

[@andrewcohen8734]

I really enjoy how you do your content. Keep up the great work.

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks, will do!

[@Matej197]

I love Škodas espeacially the octavia I'm glad to see that you are giving it the engine it deserves!!

[@ewanbent9028]

That feeling of the first drive with an engine swap 😊 and mine was only a 1200 to 1600 swap on a 60's Beetle. Dean is next level. Huge respect.

[@sleepysamk1400]

When this done you need to race TR Hamza in his R/S caddy. 👍👍👍

[@solsmostwanted8722]

Farkin fantastic!! When I first saw what your plans were all those months ago……I thought WTF!!! Excellent progress.

[@Audimad52]

Dan came through with the mechatronic unit. Nice.

[@keithallen9994]

Amazing work! Engine swaps used to be doable but this is a massive complex job. Loving watching this

[@simonbailey2151]

Top work from Mum. What a star.

[@PuddingPeep-fs1kw]

Top draw Dean, Excellent content - makes a lot of the channels that are just rebuilding look positively boring Total respect 👌

[@jonnyduncan7056]

Amazing Gahooners for taking a project on like that. It sounds like a beast. Really enjoying watching your channel grow. Keep up the great work.

[@Jasonj___8]

Thanks Deano, this really is a Frankenstein build but “It’s alive!!!”👍👍

[@franswijnands4022]

❤my mother was exactly the same always willing to help ❤

[@jasonweir1227]

❤ quality content engine swop takes balls man and patience. Like the old days ppl dropping cossie units into everything

[@wavetoil6098]

I always wear my mum's huddy when working under a car.....great work as always

[@Admonitor_]

5pot, sound of the gods. God I love mine.

[@adampyro834]

thought she wasnt going to move for a min there but once you put more oil in she started working, the joys of an auto box. i thought the sound was loud but nice if you get what i mean, obviously it will be better once everything is back in place. im glad you swapped the wheels over because im sure that original driverside front has a bit of a bulge across the treads, seemed a bit out of shape just as it turned slightly that first start. could be just me or camera angle or something... but the RS3 wheels do look better

[@stuartwatkinson9720]

My favourite car repairer now

[@tostadora_estandar]

Haven’t clicked on a video this fast in a very very long time 😂

[@Calvi36]

That is some progress Deano, well done m8. Great content as always.

[@glenstaines44]

This looks a mega conversion cant wait till its finished 👍🏻

[@eaturkishdude]

I'm so eager to see the end of this! Kinda upset w the slow progress but I understand how difficult and time consuming this must be. Keep em coming!

[@SavingSalvage]

Unfortunately I’ve never done an engine swap before and there’s many hurdles to overcome so it’s not going to be straightforward, but I’m trying to get that across on camera that it’s not easy 😅

[@eaturkishdude]

@@SavingSalvage yes I can see how much of a challenge it is. I’m just being impatient. Love your content and would love to watch an episode everyday if I could. Good luck and keep the videos coming.

[@seanfarrell6009]

Great update, your mums timing was perfect

[@Audimad52]

Top job Dean. This would be my perfect car.

[@bajaboardukesk8858]

The vrs3 is looking good, can’t wait to see it finished

[@ashfrost2050]

Brilliant car, definitely my favourite build going on at the moment! Well done mate! 👍🏻

[@SophiaBergenstock]

Your channel is a true oasis for those who are looking for quality and smart content. Thank you for your dedication and passion for making videos!⚽️🦆🎖

[@jackrobertson1234567]

Love the channel and you make everything work considering you’re a 1 man team all the other KZbinrs you see have lots off help behind the scenes love the channel and how you crack on with things and never lose motivation keep up the hard work love watching you’re videos 🫡

[@adrianowen6524]

It’s going to be a nice little car finished dean and a quick on to mate liking it bro!!👌👌

[@saudistevo3002]

Brilliant as always Dean. You are a level above the rest for me. 😎👌

[@goatsleep6852]

nice vid as always - quite chilling watch you do that shizzle.

[@Alijay01]

I’m loving the progress on the VRS3 I’m fully invested, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@Xpp.]

I don’t think you can beat working on the VAG cars , everything is so straight forward

[@chennioufalls4137]

Great video. Was looking forward to this series!

[@alancobbin]

Good Progress Dean 👍😉💪

[@vxracing380]

Think with the rad pack your only best option is to cut and graft the pack support off rs one and graft it onto the skoda front panel. Seen humble mechanic did it with his daza swapped mk8 gti he did not long ago worth having a look through his vids for some info on it

[@tonydixon2684]

Great to see some progress on the 2.5vrs 😊

[@infocuslearning]

Can’t believe you got that engine and all its gubbins to fit!

[@mjbadboy14]

When ever Dean uploads, I feel like a kid again 😃

[@spills_n_thrills]

Great job, so good to see it's still a going concern. You must go to sleep each night and wake up each morning thinking of jobs to do 😂

[@kyester123]

Sick, been waiting for this video.

[@Lauriedriver]

Hope you get well soon.

[@alanparkinson5724]

Taking shape now I didn't think it would even run nice job mate

[@vee4410]

Great stuff As always Dean👍💯🇿🇦

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks again!

[@iainrutherford184]

Great progress. Keep those wheels a turning 😊

[@darrenmahabir6510]

Wow thats a big project nice to see good luck.Nxt episode 👍

[@neutonrenda2303]

It smells so good without a cat, spoken like a true petrol head lol.😂👌

[@Slarty_42]

Great progress as always. Love when you start shouting at the car when it doesn't do what you want it to 😂

[@MIGHTYSIMM]

Love the VRS. You need to come and spend a couple of years Downunder in Melbourne doing your thing. I think there would be many happy locals! 🦘😎

[@davidstocking1622]

Coming on a treat that Dean🤟

[@72neillyboy]

Great project Dean 👍👍

[@MrC2958]

Awesome work. Good Lad!

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks!

[@vintage5532]

Loving the car! I have a VRS, so I'm invested. I reckon you should de-badge it and wrap it.

[@eddieblaber1009]

Great content mate

[@getwhtugiv]

Dean nice job. I am looking forward to seeing the next Skoda video.

[@Takedown717]

Those yellow clips are a pain, break really easy like you did. With tabs, a screwdriver in top AND bottom gently apply inwards and upwards pressure so can see them contract slightly then get a 2md person to insert a flat head screwdriver (as wide as will fit in the hole) and give the centre screwdriver a quick sharp tap and it should release them without snapping. If you try ans rough the top or bottom individually will just break them. Need to Line the 2 top and bottom. Gently pressure then when see contract... quick tap....good luck will need it. They ain't cheap either

[@Steviegtr52]

Many thanks Dean. Ordered a set of short legal plates for the Tvr. Cheers.

[@lennyhumberstone1251]

Nice one Dean slowly but surely its coming together ...i see in the background the GTR whats happening with it

[@teamemusrcreviews3225]

Wow you’re a brave man👍👍 nice work especially on your own. 🚗🚗

[@fuertysuntanman]

Excellent, i so enjoy watching every video

[@ianhoughton3349]

Well done, you have some serious skills.

[@kevinisaac9139]

Well done Dean 👌

[@shauncole9509]

Can't wait for it to be on Compete for cars

[@johnelbro127]

Nothing phases you Dean. 👍👍👍👍

[@Raskeable]

Good job mate! Finally running. Mine is almost done with engine forging. So when are we meeting up? 2 five banger swapped skodas would be fun:)

[@Bradbiss]

Great work Dean 😊

[@mickapps3153]

Well done mum

[@adammiller6932]

More excited about this Skauda than the SVR. Great project. Guessing it’s not 4x4 like the Diesel vRS’s?

[@skodabluecat]

Fantastic video. Was there no chance of tuning the original engine? do u do this for other people

[@SuperRobertwillis]

Enjoyed that mate and I've got a Skoda fabia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@Nicknofish]

Gotta love ya, mum. 😊.

[@Rafaew23]

Hi Dean. Great build so far! Aren't you gonna use the rear axle of the RS3 and go for AWD?

[@andysautomotiveadventures9587]

If this got the haldex system it would literally be the perfect dad car!!!

[@SavingSalvage]

It will do! Just going to get it running spot on in FWD first then fit the RS3 rear axle

[@andysautomotiveadventures9587]

@@SavingSalvage I'll be buying all the tickets for this if that's the case!!

[@ash-d7o]

@@SavingSalvage Is there room with that de-res downpipe? the RS3 has a split downpipe and the driveshaft runs through the gap between the pipes.

[@SavingSalvage]

The exhaust runs under the prop so I’m getting a custom exhaust to fit 🙌🏼

[@darrenstevens3798]

It’s a bit of a Frankenstein at the moment buts ITS ALIVE ! 😂 getting yr mum on the firm 👏🏻👏🏻

[@dmo85471]

Wow what a big job well done 😁

[@georgedaville4662]

Great content Dean, good luck with the ball of spaghetti getting it back “factory” 👍😂

[@Richardshaw-w9i]

Great video….praying to win the Jag….my dream car 🤘🏻

[@bash7862]

Mum looks younger than Son Blessed ❤❤❤

[@Reall]

12:20 Jesus's hahaha you got all the Christmas tree lights on the dash board

[@suchoi61]

Hello Sir When you bring back Videos from the TVR ? Can't wait to see the progress on the Car !!!

[@stephenmartinloughran-zv3cu]

The ticking you here is a bomb and is about to exsplod in 30 seconds ha haha only joking hope all your car builds are going well and all good and hope you and your family are well aswell

[@keydog9723]

Do something cool with the amarok build!! Brute status has some good upgrades

[@DS246416]

brilliant episode!

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Good job mate .

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gavinjacques]

Dean, have you looked at other models in the Octavia to see if there any which are n/a so the rad pack bracketry might be just set for a/c rad and cooling rad?

[@hermand9530]

I like the skoda wheels.. what are going to do with them?

[@raysteven624]

I'm gonna enjoy winning this on compete for cars 👀😁😂 perfect daily

[@alexharrison3586]

That front mount looks huge! That standard or aftermarket? It's slowly getting there tho Dean! Well done 👏

[@SavingSalvage]

Standard, will upgrade it

[@alexharrison3586]

@SavingSalvage looks well thick! Are those front wheel gonna fit under the arches to? Look like it's gonna be very wide 😂

[@elliotmotola5348]

Just a thought don’t you think the alternator is unreliable if the car was in water?

[@markdouglas2035]

Don’t you push the gearbox nozzle back in t fill then that’s the level, you only pull out to drain ??

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

Great work! Hate VAG personally, they make life soo hard for owners and the company grows only by acquisition. Their supposed reliability seems to just be good marketing. They couldn’t even develop their own motorcycle brand, they just bought Ducati.

[@MrHuismeester]

Sounds like a Massey Ferguson Tractor, but it is running !!!!

[@paulmullan3244]

No exhaust 😮