Catastrophic VW Engine Failure and Teardown 2.0t TSI

So my loose plan is to rebuild this engine with some IE internal goodies, buy a wrecked MK7 GTI, DSG and make a full prep track car. That type of content doesn't seem super relatable, but id love your thoughts on it...

I find your teaching method particularly engaging. You speak clearly and concisely, never repeating yourself. Always something to learn here.

I must've been following you since the beginning because I remember watching your videos when I lived in my first apartment in 2011-2012. I remember back then you were still working at the dealer. It's cool to see you've come such a long way since then. You're a well respected figure in the VW community.

I have never and will likely never take an engine apart, but I still enjoyed watching this video. Your explanations and walkthrough make the material very accessible. Thank you!

I've had many Audi's in my life and have always paid their high price [for a VW like product] because of the great ergonomics, beautiful Bauhaus-inspired design styling and good general build quality. If I look at my current A4 in detail, I am astounded at the lack of both good ergonomic design and honest build quality. The buttons fail early, don't work in terms of ergonomics and the car is clearly designed with Pre-determined product obsolescence in mind. "Everything will be worn out by 200kkm". My first TDI lasted 500kkm with no issues [1000km range on a 48l tank of diesel!] The next generation lasted 400 [1990's], the next gen lasted 350 [200's] and the next, 250. I take care of my cars, I pay a high price for them [chunks of my life] and have been loyal to Audi. My current Audi is KAPUT at 215kkm. Everything is worn out! MADE TO FAIL. Flimsy! ...... As an Electrical Engineer and Industrial designer, I have to admit that my professional opinion is that this sucks! I am no longer seeking and Audi as my next car, after 30years at the wheel of the 4 circles. I note their presence on the list of the 'You shall own nothing and be appy" club, with great sadness. Herr Hoch would be doing high RPM's in his grave, if he were to see the sorry state of the once wonderful marque that he created. Sandy Munro is quite right, of course. SAD, very sad.

I simply love your engine tear downs/inspections or rebuilds. I am patiently waiting for the r32 turbo build to continue 😁

You are one of the best YouTube,machnic channel, everything clear, áudio, visual,are all top, thanks man .

You kept it in, glad you did. Would love to see a waterpump video, not an R&R, more of a how it works and why! Nicely done!

Your videos are always the best and your attention to detail awesome. As a mk7 GTI owner with 110k miles on the clock, I am learning a tremendous amount and plan on keeping the car for at least another 50000k miles. These videos help a lot

I had to replace a burnt exhaust valve (injector clogged and went lean) on my B8.5. When I went to install the exhaust cam, since the lobes move it didn't quite fit so I pulled the lobe a bit to slide it in... Next thing I know a ball bearing and a spring go flying! Luckily I was able to find it and put my cam lobe back in the correct place. The car runs fantastic now BTW... Also I didn't know there was a specific way to but the solenoids back in for the cam... I just tossed them in and sent it!

We don’t particularly dig EA888s around here but I still love watching these videos just for the pure engine nerd porn. I love your whole approach especially the fact that you’re looking at it with reusing it in mind. The world is too quick now to just shotgun new parts or cars at everything and toss out tons of stuff that may still have a lot of life left in it.

As a cupra ea888 owner, thanks for the SEAT shout-out!

It’s always a good day when Humble Mechanic uploads a video !

Those rear main seals are almost a given I’ve changed a few over the years the ea888 is a complex but great engine if you treat it like a baby great video 💯

A track car build sounds terrific. The tear down video was quite educational, thank you.

Great video as always Charles! I look forward to seeing what you will do in the future with this engine. I have this engine in my '19 GLI and I love it. She's sitting pretty at 74.5k, and I'm hoping to get at least another 125k out of it.

Humble Mechanic FTW! This is the dude that gets invited to everyone’s party! Just a cool guy sharing knowledge! 👏

That electrically-controlled rotary valve based thermostat is the first one of such kind on a passenger car(EA888 gen3 was announced 11 years ago, then gen3 bz in 2015, gen3-evo for Euro-6d in 2017, evo4 in 2020). It has been a great design of engine thermal management, but it tends to fail(leak) at an early mileage. The thermostat is being improved continuously that almost a new iteration is employed every 1~2 years. The leak issue is said to have been fully fixed in an version released in 2019.

It would be amazing to see a 2.0t TSI engine build with aftermarket parts! Been considering doing that here soon..

80k miles here. I've been tuned since 30k miles, and stage 3 with an IS38 making ~400hp on e48 for almost 20k miles. Still solid, but I do consider this the limit to stay reliable. I do need a yet stronger clutch though, but I consider that a consumable at this level.