I BOUGHT A RARE AUDI TT CHEAP FROM A SALVAGE AUCTION!!

In today's video whilst we wait for parts on other cars we start on this Audi TT Amplified Edition I bought from Copart. It's supposed to have nothing wrong with it, but it was so cheap it has too!
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[@nobb1euk1]

Diamond cut wheels look much better than just black.

[@DKg2811]

100% agree

[@cbattman]

Go back to stock on the wheels..... They look dreadful all black

[@mesannelebruja]

Agree with you there. Rotors are some of the best looking Audi alloys ever and to black out the signature details ruins them.

[@SaltimusMaximus]

in most cases I think black wheels are crap

[@satianable]

@@SaltimusMaximus agreed bud I hate black wheels

[@richietaylor8640]

Put the wheels back to stock, I'd definitely agree. That cylinder doesn't look right compared to the others, so I'd have to go rings, especially if the head tests OK. Either way, it's a great buy, and im sure you'll have it sorted in the next video or two...

[@qio9]

I saw it on the video. Cylinder 2 had siezed piston on TDC. There were scuff marks on the opposite side of where the burn marks were. Additionaly it had vertical scuffmarks to the left. Replace the piston rings. The piston may leak on the scuff marks. Check the cylinder wall for deformation.

[@patrickodwyer6845]

My guess is a broken ring land. Pretty common ea888 issue. Looks like that piston may have been rocking a bit in the bore and glazed it slightly as well.

[@mrgrumpy5116]

could be right

[@stephengray3932]

i think ur right sump out no 2 piston out,new rings ......sorted

[@Chris11201]

Nope! Head gasket has been leaking oil

[@mihaibarangamihai421]

Put the camshafts back in the cilinder head, and turn them to see if the valve are closing properly. Pay attention on camshafts, if lobes are press fitted,the lobes might be in the wrong position(usually happens after a timing issue ;valves,pistons and camshafts interfere) Camshaft lobes must be 90 degrees delayed,clockwise, in firing order 1-3-4-2,cilinder 1 is the one next to timing chain. Example:cilinder 1 first lobe of intake camshaft must be 90 degrees delayed compared to cilinder 3 first lobes of intake camshaft . Another thing that you can do is to turn the engine until all pistons are in the centre, and put same amount of petrol in each of them,and watch how fast goes in cilinder 2 compared to the other ones.

[@user-lg3ol7dn3p]

I watch most if not all your work and appreciate just how much work that goes into repairs and maintenance. Keep up the good work.

[@djohh3057]

Leave some oil in the cylinder and see if it leaks out.

[@bertone122]

I would use kerosene

[@PaddyGun]

What would the viscosity of kerosene be

[@italianjob-vx6hp]

Keep going. This was never going to be as easy as a coil pack or spark plug. The binnacle showed service due, and yet it was obvious that hands had been on the plastics recently. This will be a good car for someone after your work!

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

For many car nuts you are living the dream life, hardship yes but man you are busy with fine cars! I respect your ongoing endeavor and perseverance to keep on going with so many hurdles! My guess, given the black rims, somebody drove this car fast for too long - probably oil starvation at the piston breaking the compression ring...

[@joelynn8822]

I had a very similar issue with the CESA AE888 last year. Turned out the oil control ring had blocked up causing the piston the lower end of the piston to blow out, couldnt see any damage from the top. Nice easy job to do once the engines out. I replaced all 4 pistons for ones our of gen 3 AE888 as they have wider openings on the oil control rings to prevent it in the future

[@marcusmaximus451]

Great vlog and great car as always Dean, it still amazes me how you remember to put it all back together like new…hats off to you Sir….if you service it will you be renewing the transmission oil/fluid as I think this would be interesting to watch and learn……kind regards to you Mark from Billericay 👍😀🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@andyjohnson4367]

' I hope this is a one video car' ... This is what is known in engineering terms as scope creep 😅👌 love the car and that interior. Well worth saving. Wheels back to stock ftw.

[@SavingSalvage]

Yeah mugged myself right off 😂

[@buggerlugz6753]

Like Murray Walker saying "Nigel Mansell is about to win the race" (back when F1 was worth watching!)

[@barryhall7]

It's definitely worth popping the piston out and have a look. Plus a Quick hone. Great video 👍🏻

[@unclejoe6811]

I love how casual you are about pulling the engine apart.

[@grahamcattell2361]

Definitely take out number 2 piston it's probably cracked between the rings

[@terryoneil5474]

Carrying out a cylinder leakage test would have been my next diagnostic process. A clear way to identify whether head or piston rings are at fault.

[@Nicknofish]

Having got into the engine that far i think i would check number two piston! Definitely a bit of silver on the wheels. Looking forward to the next video

[@paulgallacher3903]

Nice one Dean, hope you get it resolved buddy! Really enjoy your honesty when you balls it up 👍🏼

[@mrjones9915]

Fantastic looking car in great condition. Looking forward to your finding the root cause through your usual tenacious methods. Great video.

[@brianwalker9125]

I agree Dean, wheels will look much better stock. Nice spec car. Looks great.

[@lenleathers5482]

I suppose you could leak down test but you have the head if memory serves drop the sump remove pistons and do a light hone with new rings, you’re going to have head checked I presume,don’t just love cars!, good work 👍

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

A draw down test may have been the way to go to see where the leak is, i.e. inlet valves or exhaust valves , or passing the pistons in to the sump

[@laimis56]

Thank you for sharing your mechanical knowledge with us !

[@MrFlamezz100]

As always Dean, you're already there! Slap a set of rings in it mate. No room for error. Doing head gasket and chain kit. Don't want to do that turbo too many times in you're life!! 💯

[@CarsForPaul]

I had the same problem on my TTs project (see my TTs playlist). It turned out to be the rings. One of the compression rings had four breaks in them which were enough to cause zero compression. I saw in your video that you had a slight score mark in cylinder two, the same as what I had. When I removed the piston, the ring had broken into pieces but stayed intact.

[@johnelbro127]

You are such a good mechanic, and brave taking some cars on. Great video as always, look forward to the next one and hope luck goes with you. 👍👍👍👍

[@JeffersonHumber]

Agree resetting the wheels back to OEM diamond cut finish

[@cliftonbrown911]

Start using a leak down gage instead of a compression tester. Leak down will point to the major source of your problem.

[@johhnyrg]

Defo factory on the wheels whoops sorry rotors 😂 Sadly I’m going for rings ! Keep them coming Dean , you’ll sort it……

[@Ne31forlife]

I'm not really a car person but I love your vids, I'm the type of person who buys a Rolex online and when it comes it's either a Timex or Durex, I think you're carrying the same luck as me. Love the frustration in your voice.

[@ronnierobinson1502]

Love these videos, just down to earth with no rubbish , thanks matey keep em up

[@ianabercrombie5170]

Brilliant video , and definitely get shot of the black on the wheels

[@roberthargrave573]

Great video dean, i would remove the sump and take number 2 piston out and check the rings and the condition of the piston for piece of mind

[@azza1793]

Love that interior really has a sports look to it. Regards the wheels def back to factory

[@pauljohnson9326]

I can't say enough how much I enjoy ya videos , you are very knowledgeable and good at what you do so thank you for the entertainment. Wheels need to go back to factory spec definitely.

[@samoopsd]

I've seen the exact thing on an Audi 1.6 57 reg had a slight misfire, using a borescope with side camera saw those exact "burn" marks near the top only on the misfire cylinder when it was stripped down, the compression rings were broken in 2 places

[@Mr_Rich1899]

Dean, I think it's time to invest in a 2nd 2-post lift, may take a bit of juggling to get it in the workshop. Could always put Trev (TVR) in a container to give you room. Great content as usual, wheel defo need to go back to stock, diamond cut will just make it pop even more, plus people who would be attracted to buying such a car would prefer the stock look I think.

[@andymacpherson7424]

With all that compression passing the piston rings, when running.. i'd think it would have blown the dipstick out and tried to blow the sump oil everywhere .. looks more like a blown cylinder head gasket... Keep up the good work Budd.. Stay Safe Oot There ..

[@FrankDisseldorp]

The cylinderhead may be warped. It would still be nice to do a leaktest on the cylinderhead. Just put back the spark plugs and fill the chambers with petrol. Check after one hour if the petrol level dropped.

[@alancamilleri]

Hi Dean best KZbin channel on cars keep it up. I am too an OEM person so go stock 👍👍👍👍👍and well done for all of your videos.!!!!!

[@slideybackfast]

I believe bent rods are common on these engines, causes the scuffing you are seeing, plus a loss of compression, definitely worth a closer look!

[@Kiwi-pp7rg]

Be a ring land for sure, Mahle pistons of that year apparently had a manufacture problem and were particularly susceptible to pre detonation or knocking due to insufficient octane fuel being used

[@Gm-pe4te]

Glad you chose to fix the Seat 😊

[@kevinhaigh3962]

Looks like a nice car Dean and don't say you are going to have a pretty easy fix are you 😂, diamond cut alloy wheels definitely, don't like complete black wheels on anything, myself, love it when you and other mechanics say simply remove this or that, I honestly struggle with anything on car's 😂😂

[@jameslynch165]

Definitely back to factory spec on the wheels, great looking car. 👍

[@Dadeets]

Sickner absolute shocker for ya. But as always you’ll smash it and it’s gonna be a belter for someone after all the hard work.

[@_LuisS]

Definetly put the wheels back to stock. They look best that way.. Also you already should change compression ring. You already in there. Don't want to put it all together and find out you need to re do all the work for the compression ring.

[@Dazg297]

Great video nice motor as for the wheels put bk to stock look much better keep the good work up 👍👍

[@bigmac5217]

I love the fact you have multiple projects,makes it interesting in my opinion 👍

[@JohnHonda101]

Nice car, I agree about changing the wheel colour back to Silver.

[@SgtRock4445]

Aren't the rings known for going bad? I'm saying rings. You can get upgraded ones i believe and I'd do all 4.

[@RichardRoger1966]

That is a stunning pretty car! Love love love the new TT...

[@Funky_Geek]

I like how fast you can troubleshoot these issues now.

[@seanwatts1019]

Love a tt got a MK3 ,do miss my mk 2 tho especially dsg gearbox, great choice of project again 👍👍

[@mystictripttv9495]

diamond cut definitely 👌 and piston rings sounds right with the marking if not no clues

[@exgtt2061]

It’s tragic when you expect the issue, then lift the head and it all seems fine. I’d take visual damage over hidden damage any day of the week! Great vid 👍👌

[@richardsmart6105]

Great content again Dean I like the phrase “what should have been a 3 hour job took all day” I’m glad the experts have this too 🤙🤙

[@adamhession3478]

Did a full set of valves in a 1.8t a4. Very similar engine by the looks of it but much nicer to work on because it's transverse mounted

[@paulcushnie]

Put the plugs back in and pour some petrol/wd40 in the top chamber area wee if it loses any fluid. Also on another note is cylinder 2 a possible weak spot as cars for Paul done a tt and I am sure it was no2 that had failed but his had scoring. Guess you could set the engine to mid way and pour fluid in the cylinders and see how quick it leaks back to the sump as you will be changing the oil anyway.

[@DAGGWOOD139]

Yep definitely go the diamond cut wheels, but really nice car looking forward to seeing the engine fix on this one

[@davyboy888]

@16:45 there appears to be aluminium deposits on the bore which is indicative of a piston seizure. I've raced two stroke karts for several decades and we get these all the time. The ring will be stuck into the piston land and you'll have no compression. You'll need to strip the bottom end of the motor, take the crank out and confirm with that piston. I'd then bore all the cylinders and replace all the pistons and rings.

[@SuperMinimadness]

Hi dean think it’s the piston rings I did an Audi 100 in 1980 it was a 1975/76 car and it had marking like that on only one cylinder it turned out to be the rings only good thing about the car I did was I did not have half the crap to take off and I had a lot more room in the engine bay keep up the great work you have my luck as I always say if it was not for bad luck I would not have any.

[@01101000011100100110]

Mk2 rear headlights have a notorius factory issue with the ground wire. Where the ground wire meets the jack, it would melt the jack. Make sure to pull bouth rear headlights out (2min job) and check the jack. If there is any indication of overheating on the pin for the ground then just drill into the plastic of the back of the headlight to find the "metal rods" that carry the ground, put a screw with washers and create a bypass from that bolt directly to the ground wire (bypassing the jack completely). It takes 15 minutes, I did it myself and it worked for years, still probably does but I sold the car 6months ago. But defientely check if this process has started in your car and let me know if you need more specific instructions on the solution.

[@mrmawson2438]

Great video mate keep up the good work

[@MrZimmaframe]

I would back to Oem/factory alloy wheels. Helps with resale value too👌🏻.

[@waynesworld6020]

I think issue with top rings. Wheels go back to stock. They would really stand out and make the car look more modern and with all the other special specs on it.👍👍👍

[@WhatDooYouThinK]

Your level of knowledge is crazy man, to think I was excited when I changed my wing mirror by myself lol

[@davidbillyard6629]

Changing your wing mirror is an achievement!

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Dean great content,,have a good weekend,👌👍

[@philprice3870]

Can’t wait for the next instalment !.

[@caprimen]

Great video Dean - no.2 looks like broken ring / s a quick fix would of been great but it makes a good video for us- wheels back to stock pls

[@lowfinger]

A great rapid work through, enjoyable to watch. Would love to know the back story, could be traded in as running, trader just needs to move it on. Hopefully a good profit in it for your effort.👍

[@grahamc887]

Bore looks very shiny, pour some thin oil in the bore to see if it leaks through. Check the cam lobes and valves, is it possible that something has moved and inlet and exhaust are open at the same time?

[@nigelbullman1351]

Stock diamond cut wheels defo. I think it the piston rings Den on cylinder 2 as it doesn’t look like the head gasket has gone. Look forward to finding out what it is. See you in your next video

[@macbilling6410]

Good look. Finger's crossed for a simple job

[@Morland_rovers]

I’ve had problems with injectors sticking open and bore washing. Doesn’t look like you can see much cross hatching looks a bit shiny on the video. Also silly as it sounds Check the cam shaft I’ve also had a lobe turn keeping the valve open . Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@isakeriksson1183]

Go fot oem look on the wheels. Love some TT content, such an underrated car❤

[@leeloopy5850]

The wheels are personal taste me thinks it looks better black. Haven't a scooby with what's up with the Th'engine I can just about change a wheel or swap a battery but that's about as far as I'd like to go as cars are to complicated these days I'd have a stable if it were a capri or a car from the 70's. Lol Keep up the good work mate can't wait to see the RS finished.

[@ZEODE]

Stock wheels look mint with the cut part of the face. OEM 👍🏻

[@aldeacristian4582]

Great video again Dean! For the wheels I would go OEM.

[@rajmansee1]

I would defo go diamond on the wheels, and eliminate piston 2 compression rings, great video👍

[@robp8218]

I'd also go back to factory colours on the wheels. Shame that the quick TT job has turned out anything but, however great for content for us👌

[@williamholmes9129]

If you got it for half resale price could be a good car to push out with the honest diagnosis for someone wanting a 'engine upgrade' project. As for wheels definitely diamond cut looks better

[@DavidRelphWorkLife]

That must be rings, from what I can see the H.gasket has a good seal all around, and you have some scoring in the bore, best check is to put and equal amount of fluid in each cylinder [diesel petrol mix] leave it for 3 to 4 hours and see which one drops first. Anyway best to have the piston out just check ✔️

[@petecurran3995]

Serious graft there. I'd have a look at ring gap/bore more closely due to that smear creeping down the bore and not being 'wiped'. A total ball ache but you'll get to the root of it! 🚲

[@bosmeck]

blown away with your moaning... you just got a great deal on the car that's worth 15k when fixed. Stay positive brother Dean and enjoy the project, you'll be rewarded for your effort... that's for sure. Remember this.

[@maciejzki]

I really love your videos!

[@SLRebuilt]

Factory for sure for the wheels. Will compliment the red further. Looks like rings from the pics 😬🙈

[@johnwren5516]

Dean , +1 for ringland , just had one the same (golf gti) . Like you , swapped coil packs , compression tested and scoped the bore . Replaced engine with a “good one” from ENGINES OD which turned out to be worse than the one I was replacing . They wouldn’t refund . If you or anyone needs an engine , please don’t use ENGINES OD

[@jschrauwen]

Or oil vapours from crankcase are escaping from crankcase past the rings. If the PCV has fatigued (which is highly likely) then that may cause higher then normal crankcase pressures which combined with possible faulty rings can produce those residual tracing on the cylinder wall. Remember the Audi 2.0T from 2007 to 2015 was notorious for this. It's the Audi engine that carbons up the fastest out of all their engines next to the S8 V10.

[@georgemobbley]

A possibility ? I did one of these recently with the exact same problem , when thrashed to the point of valve bounce the rockers can jump out. this can easily be missed as its quite easy to think the rocker fell as the cam was lifted

[@dhrida5518]

It seems some kind os piston slap, check the pistons wrists, it might have oil starvation issues, on engines like these it's good to do a good flush clear all the oil galleries etc.

[@tonywalters5396]

I would add some petrol into each bore and see what happens to piston 2 compared to the others. Also, check the lobes on the cam shaft in case no 2 has spun. If I were to have a bet, I would say rings. Nice car though!

[@waldemarferens]

Good luck. Hopefully, it's a headgascket.

[@shan3_o]

the ring land will be broken on the piston, common on these. you can just put one piston in but i'd advise checking them all

[@Joe-ze4vg]

Gonna enjoy this one!👍

[@dave4ku]

OEM wheels mate, definitely!

[@paulwaites6551]

I was watching Elvis (wheeler) He had same sort issue with focus rs one cylinder down on pressure, He put that cylinder TDC power stroke and pumped compressed air in s/plug hole and listened where air was escaping in this case it was leaking to crancase and was piston ring/bore problem.., Engine out rebore! Maybe you can fill combustion chamber and cylinder with fuel to see if either drain away? Cool car thou.

[@user-un2og6cq2c]

Hi Dean. Its Liam from Ireland again lol. I would go back too stock with the Wheels. Thats if you can get the old paint off them 😊. That White BMW is very Nice and this Audi is so Cool. I hope you dont have too take the engine out of it. Well done for getting the Head off lol 😊. Great video as usual Dean. Chat later bro.

[@connorladelldzz6754]

OEM wheels for sure, I'd say new rings seen this on them engines a few times now 👍🏻

[@jpgpearson]

this guy buys the cars i like

[@user-xp5gy8iz8x]

Defo back to stock on the wheels!!