VW Transporter T5 with Low Oil Pressure - Full Engine Rebuild

[@marksmallman4572]

Camshaft's knackered, you have learnt the best of what the english language has to offer!

[@split_pin]

I have just discovered your channel. I like how it is real life engine issues with customers' cars and that you explain what the problem was and how you went about fixing it. Subscribed :)

[@qollinsqollo2293]

i love this engine , no belts nor chains , can go forever

[@Stillbusy105]

Clearly not… the 1.9 is the one known to do big miles

[@tidysampler585]

I’ve recently subscribed to your channel. Managing to find time hear & there to watch more & more of your content. It’s so relaxing to see what you do in your workshop. Very professional and thorough. You make it all look very straight forward. But I’m sure it’s more complex than at first view.

[@mariemarie8814]

Hello, What product do you put on the cylinder head gasket? Why? Congratulations on this work !!

[@gregroles69]

Exceptional video on a rather complex engine, in the middle of a BPC now. Good to know you can re-sleeve these things, was a major question for me with the plasma coating. Will be back to this video a lot no doubt, cheers lads!

[@Xpp.]

Im a recent subscriber, watched a few videos now , i really like the way these are real problems with real customer vehicles …. Ive been working for a VWC dealer for the last 2yrs now and loving every day of it , really quite pleased to see a video on a PD transporter , one of my first jobs was a head gasket on one of those …… Loving the content , keep up the good work ……hope to see some more transporters in the future 👍

[@lukehockham9191]

I love your content, watching your videos is like watching magic!!! keep up the good work

[@cageordie]

I love the sound of these five cylinder engines.

[@peu6ab]

Me too

[@SuperGeemer]

Just watched this. If I ever need anything like this doing, I know where I'm sending mine!

[@MURDOCK1500]

I was told to avoid T5's fitted with these engines. So I bit the bullet and bought a 2015 T5.1 with the 140ps 2.0l engine which gets regular services with genuine parts

[@Geazbeat]

You guys deserve more clicks!

[@veronikasvajdova]

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[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you for your positive comment. We appreciate it. :)

[@richweston6202]

Just found your channel! Absolutely love it! The laughing face when the socket came off and the GTA ending were just brilliant! You guys are VAG wizards!!

[@stevepettifer4896]

Awesome work, love this kind of video. Love that GTA ending!

[@quentinalaphilippe]

Hi Guys thanks for the video very well filmed and explained. I'm figuring out that I have a very similar problem on my AXD too (low oil pressure) but less bad since i dont think my piston is missing bits and the oil jet looks fine from the bottom... In my opinion, another reason for this mess apart from the dodgy water pump, is actually the plate that you guys put back at 14:00 : Surge lock 070115220C, it's clearly missing the "cantilever " side just like on mine, that would explain how the oil stick got ripped of too.. what you think ?

[@brianmc7121]

Absolutely brilliant editing in all your videos guys. Love it.

[@gileshamilton4462]

Have you got the torque and angle needed for the large cam gear bolt and the smaller tensioner bolt also the marks needed on the tensioner side were is the cutout suppose to sit ...

[@denozuzo5344]

Teraz uz nerobim len vw koncern ale par rokov som strávil v autorizaku vw audi skoda a keď pozerám vaše videa cišta nostalgia ako toto👌🙏 rád vas pozeram a pekná robota aku mam aj ja rad 🔥

[@gillistenbroeke3556]

beautiful job, precision, passion!

[@johnhomles2711]

If u added new piston rings , but no bore rehone due to plasma coating how to the new rings bes in , as pistons Usely wear lower piston bore oval , ie Usely starts breathing when warm and useing oil? Reconvened to set the gear lash and torque wrench 😢/ leave injectors out to pre crank to get oil up

[@syncrosimon]

Great job of saving that engine👍👍👍

[@Farmer101]

The mechanic is very good & video professional. My query is why rebuild VW crap should hv bought hyundai transporter or like.

[@MoiDam47400]

crazy ! good job , i love it !!!

[@abderrahmannouredinemoulou9958]

Congratulations guys

[@megamediker]

That looked like a nice engine, much better than these crap 2.0 with 2 Turbos which fail conatantly. Would be interesting to know, how many miles it got. Nice job!! very interesting to see. Back in good old Germany they seem to only repair the 2.0 l with t´win turbo, which are totally crap. Thanks very interesting to watch.

[@maticritonja9446]

Was there any problems with the engine afterwards?

[@aquahits5674]

You guys are pros excellent videos but.you guys make it look so easy keep up the good work

[@DeepakKumar-lv4te]

Hi boys , thanks for the video. Is it possible to test engine oil to verify if fuel / anything else is present indicating a problem (before it breaks!) ? Have you heard of this? I see a mech in Florida who regularly tests his oil after a change to see if there's anything bad in it. Additionally, would it be possible to "trawl" a magnet on a flexi rod in through the oil drain hole to see if it "picks up" any metal pieces ? Nice to find out before removing the sump. Is this a really poor idea? thx

[@avocado71]

Superb video and great work!

[@TheOffroader7458]

More than the vans worth ?

[@SLfamily1]

Thanks guys for teaching us.God Bless u Soul .

[@VAGTechnic]

No worries. Hope you enjoyed. :)

[@sleepeasywithwhitenoise3860]

The cover on the crankshaft how do you remove and is it reusable

[@shanefowler2759]

Who did you use to do the machining? Best video I’ve found online.

[@rmc5278]

thankyou for videos , im not a mechanic just a diyer within reason :) . Can i ask what the red stuff was that you put on crankshaft bearings and cam shaft ? . cheers . All the best .

[@neilcutler8064]

Wouldn’t it be advisable to replace all the pistons

[@spiKey0svetlana]

Why do you grease the headgasket?? Everyone says it's a total no go? I'm just really curious.

[@Reastro]

Thank you for the video. It is really informative. Is it possible replacing water pump without dismantling half of the engine? Or the water pump is considered "lifetime" for the engine?

[@yehoshuazerah1121]

I would also like to.know the answer to this question... I have one of these engine's, with 250,000km on the clock..

[@Reastro]

@@yehoshuazerah1121 as far as i have researched, the pump only lives 80k km and dies in a nasty way, taking engine with it. But not just anybody can replace this pump, as it is located deep in the engine and you need special tools.

[@konni6694]

In theory, it's not particularly difficult. Accessibility is okayish but it requires three special tools (around 50-60€). In practice, the pre 2005 pumps have a very nasty tendency to fuse to the block and that's when things can get really nasty.

[@richardsutton01]

@@konni6694 It's not particularly difficult if the engine is out, as ours is at the moment. The special tools are not required as it's not difficult to just knock something together out of common workshop tools which will do the job. However, I would think twice about doing it with the engine still in place unless the pump had been recently fitted and you were therefore 100% sure that everything would free off easily.

[@zampara236]

@@konni6694 can you give more info about water pump change before/after 2005? same block with an upgraded water pump or is engine block changed? in turkey we dont have much 4motion t5's, after years of search, i found one with blown engine, searching for a good second hand engine, if block sis upgraded, i will search for them.

[@mikeharrison5087]

Did you use Wells seal on the head gasket and mating surface? Thanks

[@Moncho68]

Hi...Very good job...greetings from Spain

[@dp8685]

Is it worth rebuilding? Surely second hand engine would be better? These engines are very strong but water pump is known weak spot. If this is replaced 400k easy. I had a 2007 with 400k and still ran sweet. Trick was 10k long life oil and filter plus water pump every 100k.

[@daz575]

Who did you get to fit the cylinder liners ?

[@christopherhughes2649]

Hi there great job how has is it running and any thing to watch out for during engine build was block decked cos heard this can cause emission problems regards Chris.

[@garethgreaves5725]

Awesome as always lads 👍

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you Gareth. :)

[@valentinodidonato2415]

I've got a dying AXE with 330.000 km... Huge oil and coolant consumption 😢 I hope to put in a "new" engine asap but i'm missing 5000€ 😅 How long a rebuilt engine can last?

[@sametcakmak4965]

Kolay gelsin lokmanın takılı kaldığı yerdeki gülme efekti harikaydi :D

[@VAGTechnic]

Haha, thank you. :)

[@scotlandstreasure2543]

Hi can you tell me torque setting of crank main bearing bolts

[@mickh9506]

hi great work guys and great attention to detail. A quick question. at 14.20 you have a tube of gasket sealer. how is that applied as it doesn't look like you have a applicator gun. all the best guys

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi, Thanks for watching you can buy them it’s pressurised tube

[@mistery14a]

Why do you remove the plastic from the rear main seal ? the plastic is a guide. all ok the video I've been following you for a long time

[@Gabriel-jl6xp]

How did you get the oil sump off? I tried to remove it today but it seems to be stuck at the differential and can’t be removed without „lowering“ the engine frame!?

[@masseydeere1]

Por favor, me puede decir cómo son los BNZ?

[@ianwylie9064]

it looked a bit distressed pre rebuild. im wondering fifths results from a broken belt

[@michaelbirchall2247]

How much would a rebuild like this cost?

[@Oskar_CII]

Gracias por el vídeo!! Buen trabajo!

[@paid2getdirty1]

Have you had a quote for a robowash?

[@spiKey0svetlana]

If only all engines had that kind of timing system. With gears instead of chains and belts....

[@jtb52]

Epic beard game in this one

[@kgkg5849]

How much do you charge for that ?

[@edwinderegt6715]

Hi, great job again guys! Can I ask, what is the red stuff U use on the bearings? Why not use oil? And second, what do U supply on the headgasket?

[@VAGTechnic]

Red/ pink stuff is install lube , other stuff is head gasket glue , used it on this and higher performance cars to stick better

[@Dubrovnik82]

@@VAGTechnic "used it on this and higher performance cars to stick better" gasket is from metal slots and its pressurized with head.... Do U have some link to describes how on that stick details etc..... Thnx

[@mk_quattro]

Is this reliable engine? Can it last?

[@graemecatty9921]

Gee, that's a narrow street where you did the test run. Hardly an inch to spare. Top video though, as per usual.

[@stewartrobinson6309]

How much for tge rebuild?

[@isopepe108]

How much this car have been driven? My work t5 is now 670000km. And its not leak any oil. 500000km clutch and flywheel was change and 590000km sylinderhead was machined and camshaft change, and it not use oil, 30000km 1-2l need put more.

[@Johnny16781]

Top Job Well done😁

[@ziggen78]

Continuate così!!🙏👌🤗

[@kuebk]

what did you put on the block and the head gasket? was it some kind of grease or what?

[@VAGTechnic]

Head gasket glue

[@joshkeys0792]

How much would a rebuild like this cost? I unfortunatley have a t5 with an axd engine and am wondering on a worst case scenario.

[@VAGTechnic]

5.5k-6k

[@xbenr]

I have this engine with 150k miles, there is a ridiculous rattle from the lifters or tappets or what ever it has on the cam, thicker engine oil quietens the noise but is there anything I can replace to stop the rattle?

[@VAGTechnic]

New cam / lifters

[@xbenr]

Can that be done with the engine in place? Guessing so, there's actually quite a lot of space around the engine bay

[@gulag8735]

What's the red stuff on the crank and cam reassembly. I would normally use oil

[@VAGTechnic]

Assembly lube … will help to protect the components longer before the oil pressure builds up

[@gulag8735]

@@VAGTechnic thanks. I'm not a commercial garage, just home. Will get it.

[@markthompson1134]

will the engine out of an audu go in this van

[@VAGTechnic]

Should

[@radmini2596]

Kraljevi!

[@davidut55]

Dont know what to say, cam gear backlash adjusted, new diamond washer? Injector bolts torqued to spec? Also timing cover should be assembled before cylinder head i think.

[@VAGTechnic]

No , we just tight everything with hand . Used all old parts

[@davidut55]

@@VAGTechnic By hand will be too low, injectors need 12nm and additional 135+135 deg. I have reused injector bolts, rocker bolts, camshaft cap bolts not so much, they strech more. If the head was skimmed with different size headgasket, the cam gear backlash is a must. If it has no backlash the gear will get very hot and damage. For important stuff like timing, injection, all internals i like to use torque wrench even if reusing old bolts(checked for stretch, otherwise replaced), Autodata is very good and has a lot of important torque specs.

[@lamachhorne9043]

I noticed the lifters for the injectors weren't adjusted. Was that bit edited out?

[@davidut55]

I hope not, its pretty important!

[@tonedcos]

So the transporter had cog gear timing instead of a belt or chain?

[@VAGTechnic]

Yes

[@tonedcos]

@@VAGTechnic Nice, had an old bmc truck years ago, was the same, but simpler, in fact the injector pump was more complicated than the whole engine.

[@shaundoherty5181]

Love it 😊

[@daltoniks]

Guys, in your EXPERTS opinions - what's the most reliable VAN from vw to have, and also in range of audi and vw cars. (like a6 4F models in diesel 3.0, or the vw passat r32 ?)

[@davidglassford2194]

You guys make it all look & sound so easy but must be a huge time consuming job & expensive for customer . Well worth watching though 👍🏻

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you for a very nice comment. We managed to do this job in decent time and for reasonable price with all new and genuine parts. :)

[@frijus100]

why you not use special tool for crankshaft seal?

[@VAGTechnic]

We don't see a problem not using a special tool if you can do it properly. :)

[@emilgabor88]

what is your general impretion of this 2,5 motor, whit the gear timing? is it relayble ?

[@VAGTechnic]

It was ! Till this happened... they have some common issues like camshafts worn out with hydraulic lifters , gears might go but I think personally It’s all about previous service. If you keep the oil fresh and change it 8-9000 ml it’s ok . Personally I love the sound of it :) on idle small tractor but once you drive it sounds beastie

[@kristianvrum8979]

Well, this engine is reliable in the sense that you can rely on that it'll cost you a lot of money! The main problem with this engine is that the seatings for the injectors wear out, and you'll need a new cylinder head. I'm actually quite surprised that the guys in the video doesn't seem to know this. What happens is this: when the engine runs the injectors actually moves a little in their seatings, and over time this leads to a leakage of fuel into the cylinder head. It'll also make the engine hard to start, and you'll begin to notice this from somewhere around the 150000 km mark and upwards. The internal fuel leak will over time thin out the oil, and this will of course lead to excessive wear on camshaft lobes, crankshaft bearing surfaces, and cylinder walls. One solution is then to replace the cylinder head with all moving parts, and just hope that the condition of the crankshaft bearings and cylinder walls aren't too bad. The other solution is a complete new engine... Be sure to replace water pump while you're at it, because any leakage of water from the pump will also end up in the engine oil. If you haven't replaced the couplings on alternator and AC-compressor, it might be wise to do them as well. And just to be clear about this: you'll need a brand new cylinder head, and a refurbishing (like they do in this video) is false economy at it's worst! If I needed do this job again on my car I'd probably fit the bridge clamps on the injectors to prevent/reduce injector seat wear (Google "T5 PDE-brücke"). Actually, I think that I might retrofit these to my engine anyway, as it's only done appx. 30000 km since it had it's head replaced. Keep in mind that the intake has to come off to be able to remove the cylinder head cover, and this is a costly process in itself (about EUR1000 here in Norway), and it certainly pays off in the long run to renew all involved parts (glow plugs, glow plug cables, all sensors, injector cabling etc.) when you have the chance.

[@75L48]

@@kristianvrum8979 Oh finaly someone who knows thing or two about this engine. They also havent touched timing gears bearings. Officialy its not a serviceable part but be sure they are worn out with oil filled with shit like that. Then as they said "may go". Last time I did this one I had to had CNC made gear holders since those were shot as well. Why TF did they put timing case cover on AFTER putting on the head? That will never seal properly. What in the hell is that grease on MLS gasket? You seen that done where? lol There are shaft seals and bearing for alternator shaft, did not touch those. You will come back to that in car? Would gladly watch that cursing session. This engine is speacial in a sense that it makes like half a milion kilometers but then you need to refurbish it proper, no expense spared or it will come and bite you in the ass hard. Almost everything is hard to get to. This repair was exactly that, small details that may come back soon.

[@gileshamilton4462]

Why did the engine have the low oil pressure ? im just doing a mates 174hp T5 engine. Needs liners and pistons .... tell me why cant you rebore to plus 0.5 as there is pistons available ?

[@VAGTechnic]

Pick up pipe was full of debris

[@gileshamilton4462]

@@VAGTechnic Ahh ok this engine im doing had that before the liner problem full of silicone. This time the water pump bolts worked out and WP gear was loose putting water in oil. Took the sump off loads of bits in the sump. Took the engine out checked bearing all trashed thou crank good just needed micro polishing. Then seen NB 1 coating had come off the cylinder walls so engine was stripped. Just finished cleaning engine ready for new liners and pistons. Why cant you rebore the currant bores rather than new liners ?

[@shanefowler2759]

Hi Giles. Do you recommend a machine shop to do your liners?

[@ThePackman1969]

@@shanefowler2759 Knight Engine Services just outside Northampton.

[@sea_knot]

ma favourite engine BNZ... it's a same.

[@FiShPiG6]

When you say it had low oil pressure, was the “stop” “low oil pressure” light coming on the dash at 1600rpm or was there some other warning or indication? I have a 2.5 AXE which is showing a stop engine low oil pressure light only when driving at 1600rpm when engine is hot, I paid a shop to diagnose the problem, they said the ECU wasn’t showing any low oil pressure codes and the sensor tested fine. But without fail, after 30 minutes to 1 hour of driving, if I pass up or down through 1600rpm slowly I will receive that warning light on the dash. Fresh oil, correct level on dipstick. I just want to know if it’s likely if I have a partially blocked oil pickup, worn oil pump or worst case scenario worn bearings requiring a rebuild, I have already spent a large amount of money on new cams/buckets, refurbed injectors, fitted injector brace, new tandem pump, new cast exhaust manifold etc and I really hope I don’t need to rebuild the engine now but need to diagnose by removing sump. Just curious what signs of low oil pressure engine was showing. How did the crank and rod bearings actually look and how did the cylinder walls look?

[@VAGTechnic]

It was random , we thought it might be the oil pressure switch , change that , check oil pressure from there but it happens again , so we took off the sump and find what you seen

[@FiShPiG6]

@@VAGTechnic thank you for the reply, mine is very consistent at 1600rpm only. I’m hoping it is a weird quirk and a partially blocked pickup is causing a momentary low oil pressure reading at a set 1600rpm oil pressure checkpoint but I’m afraid what I will find when I remove the sump. Only one way to find out. Thank you again

[@DeepakKumar-lv4te]

@@FiShPiG6 Hi, did you find out in the end?

[@richardmessenger9474]

Looks like that engine has been to the moon and back...😆😆

[@redstar612]

O Rings !!

[@imreizsak249]

i wonder what is the cost of such repair ?

[@VAGTechnic]

It’s hidden in the video 😅 try to find it !

[@Oskar_CII]

Por favor activen los subtítulos en español, gracias!

[@randolhernandeznaranjo1306]

The best

[@nickthedane1]

What is the mileage on this

[@VAGTechnic]

Around 140k miles. :)

[@bigjase6481]

How much for a 2.5 rebuild? Cheers

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi, Depends what’s the damage

[@bigjase6481]

@@VAGTechnic camshaft and followers tapping, oil pressure warning light come on after 10 miles driving.

[@White1sox]

how many do it cost to rebuild an axe engine 2.5 tdi ?

[@VAGTechnic]

Depends on previous damage. 4-6.5k

[@aukanmeister]

Diesels are so dirty! I'm letting my diesel go for some V8 4,2 action over new year. Can't wait!

[@muebermuth]

much work, but grease on the cylinderheadgasket is wrong. free of silicone and fat ist the goal for new gaskets....

[@VAGTechnic]

Thats not silicon

[@Labonlabonne]

Isn’t it cheaper to replace the engine by a second hand one ? Instead of reparing this one ? If you count new parts, cleaning time, desassembly and assembly time ? And all the space it takes in your shop thant can’t be used for an other repair…

[@VAGTechnic]

Second hand engine comes with 30 days warranty and will be same condition as the one what came out . We don’t change engines here

[@grahamek86]

Do you realise you put silicone on the outside of most of the bolt holes for the timing cover instead of the inside??

[@75L48]

lol just noticed.. Jesus, thats gonna be one good lubricated clutch right there. :D

[@elviss6783]

Lmao… GTA mission complete

[@jeffsmith2144]

No parts washer!

[@VAGTechnic]

Cylinder head and block was cleaned by machine shop , unfortunately rest had to be done the old school way . But looking for a machine now :) slowly Slowly

[@jeffsmith2144]

👍😀😀. Love the vids.

[@VAGTechnic]

@@jeffsmith2144 thank you. :) we appreciate it.

[@makantahi3731]

would not be cheaper to replace engine

[@VAGTechnic]

Bare engine with 30 days warranty is 2.5k + turbo + clutch + gaskets … same same …

[@StephenHartleyBrundrett]

That's a t5.1 2.0 I presume sorry didn't watch it all just the rebuild

[@becomematrix]

Lots of oil and greasy bits

[@Ahsan.Najeeb]

🇮🇶

[@55peterf]

One of the worst diesel engines VW have produced from water pump problems to fuel in the sump from injectors moving and wearing grooves the in the aluminium cylinder head.

[@Farmer101]

Great mechanic, video why rebuild VW crap.