Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Build (Ep.25) / ABF 16v 2.0 CLONE BUILD Pt.3 / VW Swap Rabbit Caddy Citi Cabrio

[@ecarasig]

Mystery you save me pages and pages of scrolling on Vw Vortex on building an NA ABF clone. Thank you so much! Really excited to see this engine breath life.

[@MysteryGarage]

Oh VWVortex... How many hours I've spent on that site lol, can definitely relate. Thank you! Yes im very excited too... Lots more content on it way!! Cheers!

[@DKaraffa]

I really appreciate all this detail. Makes me want to “Refresh” the 1.8L motor in my 87’ Cabby

[@MysteryGarage]

Do it!! What this Channels all about! Get out there and have some fun! Not a day goes by that i don't learn something new! Good Luck with the build! Cheers

[@DKaraffa]

Can you post link to that crank case plate? I would like to get one as well. If you could recommend a filter for that fitting to that would be great!

[@calvincalliezgovender6202]

That colour really pops under light, can only imagine how the car is gonna shine. Keep up the excellent content 💪

[@MysteryGarage]

you have no idea how excited i am to get this paint on the car, going to be sooo good! Appreciate the comments and thanks so much for watching!! Cheers

[@calvincalliezgovender6202]

@@MysteryGarage I look forward to your videos, found your channel by chance and I'm enjoying all the content.

[@tallgiese1]

With how pretty that engine is looking, have you heard of Zealous beauty washers? They would make this engine pop even more 😁.

[@MysteryGarage]

Yes i have and they are pretty cool for sure, however i have a feeling once i mount those carbs they will without question "steal the show" and people wont even realize ive even painted the block lol! Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@6ixthstage845]

block looks so clean. i love crankcase blockoff.

[@MysteryGarage]

Thank You! techtonicstuning.com/main/ for the block off kit, again not sponsored at all, just a great kit

[@JohnAnderson4242]

Sweet ! I like this solution for the rods. Things looking good !

[@MysteryGarage]

Thank you, Thank you, more build episodes coming soon! Appreciate the comments and support! Cheers

[@markg237_5]

Woah dude, its like 1000 ZAR for a set of conrods in South Africa!! Cool video

[@rdperformance8697]

Amazing video ,saludos

[@MysteryGarage]

Thank you thank you!!! Appreciate the support very much!!

[@klubstompers]

I don't know if you mentioned it, but you want the piston ring end gaps, to NOT line up together. Pretend the piston is a clock, you want ring one end gap at 3 o'clock, ring 2 at 7 o'clock, and oil ring at 11 o'clock. Just cut them into 3rds, so no ring gaps line up.

[@MysteryGarage]

You are right i didn't talk about that either lol! Great stuff, but yes i did do that i just hesitated on discussing some of the finer details on film not to make it far to technical but somewhere in the middle. Ill leave the very tech engine building videos to the professionals, I'm just a garage warrior having fun on a budget for viewers entertainment lol!! Love the comments, thanks so much! Appreciate the support and thanks for watching!!

[@northwestgravel]

Cool build.

[@MysteryGarage]

Thank you! Much Appreciated

[@rawhimasri]

Keep going man it's a clean work

[@MysteryGarage]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@niltssosa3056]

Great stuff man awesome work block looks amazing its going to look so good in that engine bay

[@MysteryGarage]

Thank you!! Ya I'm pretty happy with it!! Looking forward to more engine videos soon! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments!! Cheers

[@boraboyvr6]

You can also use a 1.8 16v head for better compression✌🏼

[@MysteryGarage]

absolutely, mine even might already be, i haven't spent to much time with the head quite yet. Ill be able to tell more when i get it back from the machine shop! Cheers

[@hilroyafrika739]

Great motivation. I also have a 1.8L carb that i wang to rebuild and put in my mk1

[@hilroyafrika739]

I mean block

[@tobiasandersson2296]

Great episode! Love how you’re becoming more and more confident with the format so it really shows what a great engine builder you are👍🏼 You should invest in a Gimbal for your camera so your b-rolls would get even smoother🙏🏼 Super exited to see where this channel will end up😃

[@MysteryGarage]

Thank you so much! Ya i got a gimbal a while back, still getting used to it, but at the same time looking into other filming aids to improve my product. I really appreciate the feedback, and thanks so much for the comments! Cheers!!

[@sergiomk1swap536]

Hello! Very good. What a great review you are giving the engine block! Congratulations Te sigo desde España 😏💪

[@MysteryGarage]

Hola Spain! Thanks so much for watching, i really appreciate it! Cheers

[@thesneak281]

What did you do for bearings? Great work

[@aidansquires5289]

This helps a lot. building a 9A 16v for my 95 Passat wagon. Hard to find the parts and info up here in Canada !! 🇨🇦

[@MysteryGarage]

Appreciate it, love to help! I’m in Canada too! Where abouts are you? I can suggest where to go! Thanks for watching! Cheers!!!

[@christeal2708]

What was the final compression ratio? My ABA is 11.6:1, wondering what this engine is as I’m putting together an ABA/16v for my MK3

[@erikfossum3293]

What shop did u use for machine work?

[@orlandodiaz4504]

Mystery I got a question, you make me want to refresh my engine I got 2.0 9A what brand of piston you recommend for just a stock refresh... what brand on engine parts would be good and would stay on the budget?

[@juddfyah]

Hey what’s the part number on the tray that attaches to the ABA pick up tube?

[@franknam1]

This is awesome! Thanks for the attention to detail. So, really those abf pistons would be a nice improvement to a 2.0 refresh in general? With that higher compression do you need to run a higher octane?

[@MysteryGarage]

Oh ya, high compression needs better fuel otherwise it will ping and send the knock sensors on a friendzy. but that's to be expected, higher the compression the better the suggestion of fuel quality!! Thanks for the comments, appreciate the support! Cheers

[@hoffa2586]

In your experience do you need to replace the IM shaft bearing in the block? How do you confirm if it is good or in need of replacement?

[@MysteryGarage]

To be honest, i havent had an issue where ive had too. load on them is super low to basically nothing, so wear is usually minimal at best. If i was doing a FULL rebuild, block machining etc... i would probably just replace them, just because, but otherwise i just inspect the shaft on the bearing surfaces, and if i ever see anything at that point i would investigate further otherwise i oil them up and carry on. Cheers!!

[@CHASNME]

What is the part number on those pistons?

[@boraboyvr6]

I was wondering if you have a mk3 NON a/c accessories braket that you can sell me? I need it to mount my alternator lower to make room for the carbs. I use PayPal in case you have one for sale, thanks!

[@MysteryGarage]

Your talking 8v i assume, i dont at the moment but will keep an eye out for you for sure! Cheers!

[@boraboyvr6]

@@MysteryGarage yes! The 8v mk3 non a/c bracket! I’m running a mk2 9a engine, but with a single accessories belt conversion from a mk3!

[@calvinrobinson6290]

You put your pistons on the wrong side?

[@MysteryGarage]

No sir