This guy is the real deal. From the UK and knows what he's doing. No stupid music. So shouting like these stupid American videos. I wish youtube had a UK only option. Keep up the amazing work mate!
I just can’t fathom how much rust is on English cars. In Australia, there’s an old adage of “never buy an English car”. Some people bring them over as private imports, but I truely understand now why there is a premium for locally delivered vehicles.
One of the best Salvage channels on YT IMO... Thanks for sharing mate! I bet the Crankshaft bearings are seized and now part of the crankshaft itself! Maybe oil depravation!
I love how methodical you are at just pulling an f-ing R8 engine lol. This is the real deal how you work on cars and excellent way to show ppl your talent. Well done Dean. Hats off to you.
That looked about as simple as working on the space shuttle!! It is amazes me how you remember where everything fits back together! You clearly have a very patient and relaxed personality that doesn't get hassled by such a daunting task - amused by your comment at the end "it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be!" Looking forward to the next installment👍
If you're not following a guide, you make your own as you go along. Take pics, write down, film, anything so you can refer back to later. Do it in stages and box up bits labelled for that stage.
Awesome work Dean, loved that coolant gush! Complicated engine extraction has got me hooked, really hoping it all goes back well and the fix doesn't break the bank
You're a brave man to tackle the strip down of that engine on your own! An Audi V8 4.2 strip down is really a team effort, good luck...on to the next vid....
Blimey what a beast that engine is, I don't know how you remember where everything goes, good job Dean, really enjoyed the content, looking forward to the next one, well done.
Really enjoyed that... Absolutely no clue about mechanics but just a really informative video..Can't believe how complex it is... . Looking forward to getting an idea of what's wrong with it .. Thanks..
This is bravery beyond any home mechanic I have ever seen! Dean…how you will get it back together again will be fascinating. How do you store all the bolts and remember which goes where?? I would have just scrapped the car!! 😬😬😀😀😀😀
Seeing you use a mate to help take the engine cover off just shows up that you're doing this stuff on your own: incredible knowledge and expertise- especially considering the car is "high tech". Kudos.
Hats off man. Nerves of a steel. Maybe i could manage to remove the engine somehow but i could have never ever put this thing together again, i am sure of that.
Great content again been watching your posts for about a year now really enjoy how you plan ahead of your projects, good luck with this latest venture .
Great video 👍 looks more straightforward removing that then the Rs4 engine. My biggest problem would be remembering how all the wiring harness goes on and fed round the engine Can’t wait to see it stripped and what’s up.
This is a real automotive adventure Dean. My head is fried just watching you strip all the wiring and ancillary parts. You must have a great memory. Looking forward to the next episode 😳👍😎
I recently stripped out a small VW up and that was too much for me. Commend you for what you did here on a bigger car. Can feel for you having experienced doing this myself
Well done you can tell he knows his stuff labels and photos will help on the rebuild after Hes fixed it. I'm looking forward to the next video when taking an engine out some people disconnect all the wires from the engine but through experience you soon work out to leave the wiring on the engine and disconnect the loom instead. Will you be changing the clutch ?
Just seen an Audi v10 strip down that looked similar on the spark plug. Engine was totally destroyed, rod let go and piston smashed to bits, not many parts salvageable, I really hope yours isn’t the same, all the best Dean
I always driving French cars and they where complicatid so i whas told by the mechanics, but now i see the Audi and that is not always easy to ! But you gut the engine out and rather fast i must say, now the rebuild can start....Nice video as always !!!!
Hi Dean, great video. I would choose option 4 best outcome for the money £10,000 completed and you know the engine is good 👍 👍👍a new engine will probably end up being £20,000 after all extras !
Your videos really helped me in my engine removal, I wanted to ask what’s the best way to get ELSA for my RS4 B8. Your spark plug looks extremely similar to mine from the rs4 where after removing the head I found a snapped intake valve. I’m currently expecting my forged closed block to arrive and thus ELSA would be helpful in reassembling all the ancillaries correctly along with torque specs. I have found sellers selling the software on aliexpress but they are not able to confirm if my car is included. Any advice will be appreciated 🙏
Haven’t got a clue how you remember where everything goes. I know most engines all work on the same principle but how you remember were it all goes is beyond me. Looking forward to all the future videos. Good work Dean👍👍
Great video with good flow and editing.\ Top work!! I own a mk1 TT 225 quattro , and have recently rebuilt the gearbox, due to 1-2nd selector fork snapping off. Once I got the gearbox out there was so so many other issues that needed fixing. Im proud to say I did all the work myself, and its all back together and on the road again. So yeah, I sympathise with you working on your R8....Massive learning curve attempting my TT's repairs. All the best from Australia. : )
Great video Dean. I bet the original owner is glad they dodged the bullet on this one, unless they knew and that's why they sold it hoping it would last long enough to do the inspection, I sold my Slk to we buy any car and they knocked £800 off the valuation because of stone chips and a few scratches
......where do you start?!? I'm getting stressed just watching with the thought of trying to remember how it all goes back together. Fair play mate, great content and great fun to watch.
Brilliant you are. Your mechanical methodology is a fair duel for your sensational personality, video direction and editing. To warrant this exceptional effort, what did this R8 cost?
Top job on getting the engine out. Defford looks easier than the RS4 did. Maybe you just made it look easy 👍🏻 With all the extra followers from you're getting from ever increasing better content. It would be good to show how you made sure there was no gas in the aircon before undoing the banjos and releasing it all to atmosphere. Don't want to upset the eco warriors or get a fine. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Not really your main concern at the moment but check those rear wheel bearings after rolling back with no drive shafts fitted, have known bearing to collapse when there is no driveshaft fitted
This guy is the real deal. From the UK and knows what he's doing. No stupid music. So shouting like these stupid American videos. I wish youtube had a UK only option. Keep up the amazing work mate!
Plenty of non-shouty American videos :P I recommend Watch Wes Work!
Stupid music?
You mean you don't like TH-cam provisioned dubstep....
youtube.com/@vehcor no shouting great US channel
Love the no music videos, just not needed ads nothing to the content.
He (Dean) did work at a VW/Audi dealership for many years as a mechanic from what I know, so should know what he's doing 😂 for the most part.
From my own accident repair background, you are a very brave man taking this on, absolutely fair play to you, much respect mate.
Well done mate. Love your honest approach to your content. No milking it or dragging it out. Not afraid to say not sure or admit a mistake.
Love the honesty Dean, it always feels like we are being taken on the journey with you. Thanks 👍
Love the content best car rebuilder on TH-cam
+1 to that 👍🏻
Definitely the best content on my subscriber list.
Besides Salvage Rebuilds UK definitely!
My favorite is Mat atm
Entertaining....but would you put your daughter/son in it? I wouldn't
Fair play to u dean for remembering where everything goes good luck with it👍
I just can’t fathom how much rust is on English cars. In Australia, there’s an old adage of “never buy an English car”. Some people bring them over as private imports, but I truely understand now why there is a premium for locally delivered vehicles.
Jeeez, total respect to you, I'd be stressing big time! Great series, love it...
Those 2 pipes and where they sit in the oil cooler is a common problem for leaking in the V8’s, I had to replace them all when I owned one
"Ve must design ein screw for to prevent Fritz from removing his ECU"
"But Hans, vhy"
"Because ve are ze chermans"
I have nothing but respect for you. The fact that you can remember where everything goes is mind boggling. You can can't you? ;) Keep it up!
One of the best Salvage channels on YT IMO... Thanks for sharing mate! I bet the Crankshaft bearings are seized and now part of the crankshaft itself! Maybe oil depravation!
I love how methodical you are at just pulling an f-ing R8 engine lol. This is the real deal how you work on cars and excellent way to show ppl your talent. Well done Dean. Hats off to you.
That looked about as simple as working on the space shuttle!! It is amazes me how you remember where everything fits back together! You clearly have a very patient and relaxed personality that doesn't get hassled by such a daunting task - amused by your comment at the end "it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be!" Looking forward to the next installment👍
Outstanding knowledge. These videos are raw, no silly graphics or over the top music. Brilliant content, keep going!
Really like this video, some great content over the year! Thank you!
Great stuff Dean! I know you’re a technician but how the hell do you remember how it all goes back together?
Exactly! I cannot even begin to imagine what that’s going to like rerouting everything the correct way.
If you're not following a guide, you make your own as you go along. Take pics, write down, film, anything so you can refer back to later. Do it in stages and box up bits labelled for that stage.
Awesome work Dean, loved that coolant gush! Complicated engine extraction has got me hooked, really hoping it all goes back well and the fix doesn't break the bank
You make it look easy and take it all in your stride.
Keep up the good content.
Best car channel on TH-cam by far
Thanks
Amazing work, you're braver than i am, I getting anxious just watching all those bolts and wires! Can't wait to see the finished work
Mate you are an absolute genius, a legend at your craft. Massive respect sir 👏👏👏
You're a brave man to tackle the strip down of that engine on your own! An Audi V8 4.2 strip down is really a team effort, good luck...on to the next vid....
Love it, a you tuber who actually knows what he’s doing and uses the correct terminology. Big fan of dean’s channel. Hope it blows up for you dude
Nice one Dean looking forward to seeing the next video to see what caused it 👍
I’ve really enjoyed there three episodes, I’m impressed by your calm and methodical approach, I’d be having a panic attack every three seconds!
Really like the mix of time lapse and "normal" recording Dean, doing a great job.
mind blowing..you got to be really talented to even attempt something like that...never mind the engine rebuild..hats off to ya dean
Blimey what a beast that engine is, I don't know how you remember where everything goes, good job Dean, really enjoyed the content, looking forward to the next one, well done.
Just wow. No way on this earth I could do that, stress levels would be through the roof. Well done love the posts, everyone is superb
Really enjoyed that... Absolutely no clue about mechanics but just a really informative video..Can't believe how complex it is... . Looking forward to getting an idea of what's wrong with it .. Thanks..
This is bravery beyond any home mechanic I have ever seen! Dean…how you will get it back together again will be fascinating. How do you store all the bolts and remember which goes where?? I would have just scrapped the car!! 😬😬😀😀😀😀
Seeing you use a mate to help take the engine cover off just shows up that you're doing this stuff on your own: incredible knowledge and expertise- especially considering the car is "high tech". Kudos.
Awesome work! My own personal anxiety when I see all those pipes and looms is real!!! 😂
Very entertaining for the tech minded amongst us. Well done fella, keep it up!😊
What a massive job! Well done, and thanks for sharing
Hats off man. Nerves of a steel. Maybe i could manage to remove the engine somehow but i could have never ever put this thing together again, i am sure of that.
Great content again been watching your posts for about a year now really enjoy how you plan ahead of your projects, good luck with this latest venture .
Great video 👍 looks more straightforward removing that then the Rs4 engine.
My biggest problem would be remembering how all the wiring harness goes on and fed round the engine
Can’t wait to see it stripped and what’s up.
Yeah I take loads of pictures to help with that
So much stuff crammed into such a small space. This is what happens with CAD design ;) Great work Dean, brave man!
I’m not really that into cars, but I stumbled into your videos last night and somehow watched 8 in a row and now I’m hooked!
Welcome aboard! 😁
That fake bolt on the oil cooler is the ultimate troll. Someone at VAG is probably laughing their ass off 😂
Absolutely brilliant,knowing where it all goes back is a skill above all others,well done dean👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Jesus! I love cars. I used to love working on cars. I could not be arsed with that.
This is a real automotive adventure Dean. My head is fried just watching you strip all the wiring and ancillary parts. You must have a great memory. Looking forward to the next episode 😳👍😎
Brilliant cliff hanger! What an absolute tease at the end!
You are just impressive. A master of your trade. Great videos as always!
I recently stripped out a small VW up and that was too much for me. Commend you for what you did here on a bigger car. Can feel for you having experienced doing this myself
Loving this series 👍
Nicely done even when you hoisted it up I was like it’s moving and then you say the exact words lol
Top work, so admire your work ethic, look forward to next one. 👍👍👍👍
That is just class Dean ! I'm absolutely loving this project - Can't wait for the stripping of the engine !!
Well done you can tell he knows his stuff labels and photos will help on the rebuild after Hes fixed it.
I'm looking forward to the next video
when taking an engine out some people disconnect all the wires from the engine but through experience you soon work out to leave the wiring on the engine and disconnect the loom instead.
Will you be changing the clutch ?
Just seen an Audi v10 strip down that looked similar on the spark plug. Engine was totally destroyed, rod let go and piston smashed to bits, not many parts salvageable, I really hope yours isn’t the same, all the best Dean
My go to channel everytme so talented nothing seems to phase you I have a little wee dribble when ever a new video comes on😂
Fantastic content again Dean, your a brave man for sure, cant wait for the next video 👍👍👍
great work - loveing this
Isn't as bad as you thought!!! Bruv you got some serious talent 👏
Really enjoying the speed this 1 is going along at mate 👍
I always driving French cars and they where complicatid so i whas told by the mechanics, but now i see the Audi and that is not always easy to ! But you gut the engine out and rather fast i must say, now the rebuild can start....Nice video as always !!!!
Awesome explanations as always.. Cant wait to see the state of that head 👍😫
Since the engine is in the back is it the bonnet or the boot lid? 12:02
Nice one Dean , plumbers nightmare !
Lovely Jubbly, your definitely not afraid of hard work Dean.
good honest content from beginning to end. love it.
Hi Dean, great video. I would choose option 4 best outcome for the money £10,000 completed and you know the engine is good 👍 👍👍a new engine will probably end up being £20,000 after all extras !
Your videos really helped me in my engine removal, I wanted to ask what’s the best way to get ELSA for my RS4 B8.
Your spark plug looks extremely similar to mine from the rs4 where after removing the head I found a snapped intake valve. I’m currently expecting my forged closed block to arrive and thus ELSA would be helpful in reassembling all the ancillaries correctly along with torque specs. I have found sellers selling the software on aliexpress but they are not able to confirm if my car is included.
Any advice will be appreciated 🙏
Haven’t got a clue how you remember where everything goes. I know most engines all work on the same principle but how you remember were it all goes is beyond me. Looking forward to all the future videos. Good work Dean👍👍
Great video with good flow and editing.\
Top work!!
I own a mk1 TT 225 quattro , and have recently rebuilt the gearbox, due to 1-2nd selector fork snapping off.
Once I got the gearbox out there was so so many other issues that needed fixing.
Im proud to say I did all the work myself, and its all back together and on the road again.
So yeah, I sympathise with you working on your R8....Massive learning curve attempting my TT's repairs.
All the best from Australia.
: )
It WAS a bolt until they glued it into that casting....FFS....Top Bloke, that stuff is so frustrating, well he's (real) British isn't he?....🤔😳😏😏😏🇬🇧
would pulling the side blades not make working up around the ECU's easier, noot helpful now but when you put it back together it may help
I looked at it, but decided it wasn’t easier 😂
I feel that the hex nut on the pipe you were struggling with is to hold it still when tightening, so that the pipe isn't stressed..
I can only say oh my god, there’s no way your not going to have nuts and bolts left over when this goes back together 🤣🤣🤣
Great video Dean. I bet the original owner is glad they dodged the bullet on this one, unless they knew and that's why they sold it hoping it would last long enough to do the inspection, I sold my Slk to we buy any car and they knocked £800 off the valuation because of stone chips and a few scratches
Hi is this the Audi you have already or another one? Thanks
......where do you start?!?
I'm getting stressed just watching with the thought of trying to remember how it all goes back together.
Fair play mate, great content and great fun to watch.
Going to be brilliant this series of video's Dean
Great work Dean, that came out fairly easy 👍👍
Can’t wait for text instalment🤙 great work Dean🙏🏻
Brilliant you are. Your mechanical methodology is a fair duel for your sensational personality, video direction and editing. To warrant this exceptional effort, what did this R8 cost?
I very much enjoy your videos keep up the good work
Epic content Dean, keep them coming!
Only you would remove this engine without any manuals😂. I love these vids you are something else. Brilliant thanks
😂 just keep removing bolts. It’s gotta fall
out at some point right? 😂
love watching your vids.. only just noticed after a year of watching you I wasn't subscribed! amazing how i haven't missed a video
Did you have to get the air con de-gassed?
Love the videos brother your a true genius on ur own aswel my hat is off to you,
I have a dead alternator in my 2014 Honda crv and I'm intimidated to do it. BRAVO for u
Well done! You understand how it fits. I used to get into trouble with an Anglia 50 odd years ago😂 Not a lot of wiring and pipes then.
Fully enjoy watching him. Always waiting for TH-cam notifications for his videos 👌🏻
Top job on getting the engine out. Defford looks easier than the RS4 did. Maybe you just made it look easy 👍🏻
With all the extra followers from you're getting from ever increasing better content.
It would be good to show how you made sure there was no gas in the aircon before undoing the banjos and releasing it all to atmosphere.
Don't want to upset the eco warriors or get a fine.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Not really your main concern at the moment but check those rear wheel bearings after rolling back with no drive shafts fitted, have known bearing to collapse when there is no driveshaft fitted
A bit angry today Deano,I’ll send you some lavender tea,it helps me mate 🚒😂👍👍
When you make it look easy shows your skills
That coolant drain design reminds me of the meme we all know where the oil drains onto the ARB.
Awesome content as always man 👍
I have to say, you make it look so much easier, and so much less faff, than when WatchJRGo did this on the R8 he had.
👏 on getting most of the fluids in a bucket this time😂
Bloody hell mate, nightmare job part 2 more like 😮.
What a job, cross between Jenga and untying the gordian knot
I start getting anxiety when you begin taking everything apart. I would leave out half the stuff that needed to go back 😀