Our Barn Find Volkswagen Caddy Gets a New Heart! TDI Swap!

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3 жыл бұрын

Super excited to share this new beginning in our little Caddies life! After buying a parts car and selling parts we have less than $200 in this swap at this time! The idea is a fun and clean, bolt in swap, adding more power for cruising todays roads! Hope you all are excited for this and what is to come! Thank you all so much for the continued love and support!
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@parkerturner7184 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! It’s the Geico agent you spoke on the phone with earlier today! Your videos are awesome! Keep it up!

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thanks! Glad you like them!

@alan6832 3 жыл бұрын

@@BudgetBuildz They don't run over dump trucks so they won't run over Rabbits either.

@francisouellette5938 3 жыл бұрын

I love the wrenching, this is what I tune in for. No sophisticated or useless tools, you just get it done. And one of the greatest thing is that you work with your dad (lucky you) and I like hearing your kids in the back, it shows that you are just a regular dad having fun wrenching.

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

☺️☺️Really glad you’re enjoying!

@lateefcarrere1649 3 жыл бұрын

Finally seeing a "New Beetle" being used properly - as parts for a VW pickup. I really respect the love you & your Dad are giving this. Now, are you going to run a stack behind the cab (like a semi) or will the exhaust go out the back? I also saw you guys in a Jay Smart video - but I'm not giving anything away...I am interested in what you do w/the new acquisition though.

@shaynelowther8893 3 жыл бұрын

Never change a timing belt without changing the water pump .

@jasonrackawack9369 3 жыл бұрын

Hey....get back to work on that Porsche!😁

@darrenswails 3 жыл бұрын

TDI swap the Porsche!!! Kidding of course

@benreed3223 3 жыл бұрын

Always love the rabbit videos! I've been exploring the Tdi options myself lately and it's a lot more involved than I had anticipated. Can't wait to see this one back on the road.

@boostaddict_ 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh an early Westy caddy, I want one of those so badly. Went to look at one a couple years ago but it was too far gone, only thing that was really save-able was the tailgate.

@kurtrestine5190 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Cant wait to see the rest of it!

@tassap9355 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to see and hear 🙌🙌

@fabriziolombardi6827 3 жыл бұрын

hey man go ahead with the rabbit! make it run like its legal!

@jasonkowitz4598 3 жыл бұрын

Cool it the little truck, I was wondering where it was at. Can't wait to see the progress you do with this little truck!!!

@1ocean515 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Looking forward to viewing progress on it. 👍

@pstreetgarage7304 3 жыл бұрын

Getting caught up. Great job

@houseonpleasantstreet9774 3 жыл бұрын

Love that little truck

@muzzcovw7674 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Building a 1.6 turbo for my 83 vanagon right now. Slowly stashing parts to eventually convert to MTDI. Please keep up the vids like this. Thanks!

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sounds like an awesome build! I absolutely will 😃

@billpar 3 жыл бұрын

so cool, glad you are doing this swap, love it

@CharlieMetcalf 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see this one finished!

@JunkVWs 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Such a cool swap for the Rabbit Pickup

@Steve8587 3 жыл бұрын

Watched all videos since you started. Can’t say that about any other channel. Your real, keep that part up. Lots of great stuff but this one is my favorite and can’t wait for for more of this swap.

@craighiebert3384 2 жыл бұрын

Love the swap!

@evanevan5384 3 жыл бұрын

love the swap. looking forward to seeing how you do the wiring

@josephhead8345 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it done. That should be fun.

@flvince 3 жыл бұрын

Way cool!!

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffsmith8632 3 жыл бұрын

You know, as much as anything, I love hearing your kids playing in the background. Good stuff!!

@john914 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Keep them coming.

@snowdogs59 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool. I have had 5 TDIs, they are amazing.

@chrissmith7669 3 жыл бұрын

Nice swap. Will really put done pep in it’s step

@donesper2070 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks on the tip about Eurowise, live in Charlotte and have a Porsche 911 996 will check them out for some service on my auto

@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11 3 жыл бұрын

Great swap, make that thing so much fun:)

@TheBeardedDog 3 жыл бұрын

This is the build I have thought about doing for a while. Hoping to see it running soon. Thanks for the great videos.

@robertlacob8831 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Michael, really enjoy it. Where's my Falcon 4WD? That has to be the most screwed up conversion I've ever seen but I know when you and dad get done with it, it will turn out excellent!

@peteredwards9147 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, you make it look easy, keep safe and have fun

@TalenGryphon 3 жыл бұрын

Volkswagen Caddy: The truck my dad didn't believe existed! I really dont know about removing the automatic belt tensioner tho. Manual tensioners are old V-belt tech. Never seen a manual tension serpentine belt that long. With the length of the belt and how thin it is, it might stretch enough to lose grip under full throttle/ heavy load

@mattewiegand9896 3 жыл бұрын

I've so been waiting for this!!!

@ifa-motors 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job Man 👍🏼

@davidhughes1634 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael n DAD,been a while, great heart swap to do for the rabbit, looking forward to see her breathing again,you guys should have overall on with your logo on.👍

@rskalisky 3 жыл бұрын

If you plan on keeping the clutch hydraulic, use the T4 Eurovan actuator 02B 141 708 A. It allows you to keep a cable operated pedal.

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

That’s definitely what I would like to do! Thanks

@HamiltonvilleFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Right on man👍👍👍

@enricopolazzo33 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is getting better all the time. Great project

@danielheartsill4269 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the late 80's and early 90's we had a VW Rabbit with the same engine as the little truck. It had plenty of power to get along fine in Dallas traffic. It got almost fifty mpg on the highway, rode well, and the air conditioner and heater were very good. Had almost 200k on it, needed struts and a few other small things. My wife said let's trade that thing off, I'm tired of looking at it. It was almost trouble free and a great little car. You said something about buying a battery. In our area you can buy an Exide battery at Home Depot about a third cheaper than a battery at an auto parts store. Enjoy your videos.

@davidp2888 3 жыл бұрын

Waking up and seeing a notification from BB is a great way to start Friday.

@boomstickbilly 3 жыл бұрын

You've quickly become one of my favorite channels to watch

@nickmassey9104 3 жыл бұрын

Great tdi swop ,looking forward to the Porsche update

@nghermit4922 3 жыл бұрын

This is perfect timing! I’ve got an MK2 golf IDI that is begging for a TDI swap. I’ve been afraid to even start this project and it’s something I’ve wanted to do for over 10 years... Hopefully this will motivate me to get going. Please update us on the project!

@ctech14367 3 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks for keeping it real.

@holgerwittmann6376 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool Idea!

@PeterMcAuslan 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the next video!!

@Bjyrgen666 3 жыл бұрын

THIS IS AMAZING!

@VOLKZZORN 3 жыл бұрын

Top job 👍🏻 only one thing I would do the toothed belt is very close to the motor mount, I would take the rework two to three millimeters off, the belt swings and rubs against itself! Just a tip 👍🏻

@CarFul 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Love it !👍😀

@Oyvind88 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome, great job😁👍

@almclean4835 3 жыл бұрын

It’s going to be a nice truck when your done. It must be a great feeling having parts suppliers recognising your somebody that they want to get involved with

@sevensisters7752 3 жыл бұрын

Top job as always ' can't wait for the next episode

@mophysco 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I stumbled across this build. I have been thinking about doing this for sometime. All of the videos I have found never seem to quite finish the whole swap. Looking forward to seeing how you deal with things like air conditioning and the computer stuff.

@tessiern 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. My mechanic and I have finally finished the 98 Beetle ALH TDI swap into my 80 VW pickup. But I am having issues with getting the AC plumbing done. I cannot find couplers to use with the existing AC plumbing. May have to start from scratch. I want to see how this swap is done to get some ideas. I hope they get back to it soon as mine is on hold.

@zachdavis4597 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new intro, and I really like this project and your concept. Basically, keep up the good work...let's see 100k subscribers!

@pstlgrp3183 3 жыл бұрын

Been working on an AHU swapped caddy for a while with my dad. We've been hung up on wiring lately so I'm very excited to how you tackle it.

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fun! I hear you, going to get it all torn out and layed on a table. Then go to town lol

@haydenuk02 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good can’t wait to see it start up in the truck brilliant work and thanks for the awesome content Edited can’t wait to see the video on the Porsche 911 stay safe and take care

@RjsEpicAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna need the kitty litter always

@robertg3070 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of your best videos, keep up the good work you do, i enjoy watching all your videos

@danielodonnell8998 3 жыл бұрын

very cool!!!!

@ATOMSHAMRADIO 3 жыл бұрын

Cool swap

@jburgers98 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Caddy "Bakkie" 👍🏻🇿🇦 Great job as a always.

@TeunS133N 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool swap, nice video's. Good luck!

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@whitebeardadventures9208 3 жыл бұрын

good job as always Micheal....looks like it will be a fun little truck...and with good fuel mileage...Dave

@danielsmith9500 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna be a sweet ride when u get it done

@ministock88 3 жыл бұрын

I cant believe a swap is that easy. That is so great

@shanewright6958 3 жыл бұрын

Great job and video 👍👍🇨🇱

@tork62077 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!!!

@TheCam2363 3 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted one of these trucks, and just yesterday I was talking about how I want to TDI swap one when I get it and then you post this video 😂 the rabbit pickup is my dream truck and this is definetly my favorite project car series on KZfaq

@MnPaul1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that you have that tensioner tensioned incorrectly. It should be tensioned in a clockwise motion which brings the tensioner away from the cover and motor mount. Been there, done that.

@jasonmoses6207 3 жыл бұрын

I normally don't like your videos that aren't about the Porsche, but that was actually pretty interesting.

@robertjacobsz2355 3 жыл бұрын

I never realized that the US got both the Caddy and the Beetle in diesel!! Super cool though, looking forward to seeing the final outcome here 👍🏼

@basher_9754 3 жыл бұрын

We need more caddy vids

@MrHeem94 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@josephbeattie5525 3 жыл бұрын

This should be an awesome project

@chrisrutherford3862 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one good job man nice the mount are made I make my own and its a bit of pain

@MakinEndsMeet69 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael been a while since I've talked to you I pray that everything is going good with you and your family has for me the health is about the same maybe a little better but that's okay. Hey thank you for sharing this video with us is cool that you are bringing more life to that little old truck I love those things man. More torque more speed nothing wrong with that. I wanted to say to you that your channel has come a long way only for the best, I hope you have much continued success. Michael stay safe stay well and as always God bless

@Driv-un 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid and content! But the sound needs to be improved as can hardly hear whats being said! Thats said Keep on DuB'in! Much love from the UK! 👌

@mitchellcrowe8545 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, never thought I'd see the mill hill on KZfaq. Lol spent many a day over there. I've only recently found your channel Micheal but your killing it buddy! Nice to see our little town being represented and having a celeb in easley. 😀 Keep up the great work and much love from Pickens brother!!

@Geitzeist 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I hate those Mk1 engine mounts. I wrestled with tons of them back in the day, and was so pleased when the Mk2 came out with a vastly superior setup. I think if I were doing this swap, I'd try to keep the Mk4 pendulum and dogbone setup.

@zacharykunzer2823 3 жыл бұрын

My caddy has been sitting in my back yard waiting for me to swap the n/a diesel to a tdi for a few years now, and damn do you make it seem like an easy thing to do even without a garage 😅

@collinwelch4744 3 жыл бұрын

Post more caddy videos please we love them!!

@ianformer 3 жыл бұрын

Love that old truck... See a lot of ALH swaps into MK1 Rabbits cool to see one into a Caddy would love to see a Dasher Wagon swap....

@uhhhivan5180 3 жыл бұрын

Put some wings on the side those trucks are so light you will fly with that tdi engine 😂😂

@benromo157 2 жыл бұрын

Video help me a lot tanks

@charltonmoore452 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Darkside Developments in Uk. They seem to know how to get 350hp and 400ftlbs out of these motors reliable. If you are going to keep it.

@GeorgesMiniatureCars 3 жыл бұрын

This is the perfect engine swap for this lighter truck. It's going to be a blast to drive!! 😁👍✌

@BudgetBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

😃😃

@79beans347 3 жыл бұрын

That's going to be a fun little truck when you get it going, I would have never even thought about doing a swap like that because I would have never thought that they made a swap kit for it . But that's going to be a cool lil truck, I'm digging it . How's the comet doing I have some really awesome parts I'd like to send you if you are doing a engine build so once I find out if you are I'll send them on over to you because it is cool

@captainexcabier 3 жыл бұрын

You might want to invest in a cherry-picker. Would've made it a ton easier for you to either lower the engine into the truck or to lower the truck onto the engine.

@cheryldavison9759 3 жыл бұрын

You should have put a golf GTI engine and gearbox just like they sold them here in UK,they sold them also with the smaller engine,anyone who gets hold of one of those swop's it over for a GTI,very rare car here in UK.

@shawnbeckmann1847 3 жыл бұрын

The build is looking very nice can't wait till it's finished also I would like to know more about kitty litter from Petco thanks

@aceadman 3 жыл бұрын

Totally

@davidziolkowski9815 3 жыл бұрын

Missing 911 videos. Hoping for a progress update soon.

@Grizzly907LA 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, though I am kind of bummed that you had to sacrifice the Bug. I have a 2002 Golf TDI and its awesome!

@stuartkarshagen6274 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness, I glad you got rid of that tractor diesel engine. Now get back on that Porsche 😁👏🏻

@killemall69 3 жыл бұрын

And replaced it with newerish tractor engine

@stuartkarshagen6274 3 жыл бұрын

@@killemall69 🤣at least it's more modern and turbo charged

@chevelleburke7252 3 жыл бұрын

love it don't see any swaps like that can't weight to see the next video 👍 e

@davidryan573 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Porsche, I think I have a new favorite build. That’s going to be one awesome truck, I hope you keep the outside the way it is, Ultimate TDI Sleeper.

@jakoberrify 3 жыл бұрын

Never clicked a video so fast!

@Jon_2218 3 жыл бұрын

Dad = Superman. Did you see him push that little Beetle out of the way with one hand?

@zragevii4705 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you could put something like a haldex or something in it? It would be cool to see the proccess of making an awd caddy.. though I know it's a pain

@zragevii4705 3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan for mine, compound turbos, awd. Currently a 1.6 idi