I remember these SOHC 8V engines. I built a couple of these. The German spec 9A ( here in the States ) was the engine to have if you wanted a good build. It came with the 10.1:1 CR pistons. Stout little engines but they do better as turbocharged units. Nowadays if I were to build one I would skip these and go for the 1.8T...same engine just with 5 valve head. The make nice projects!! Would make an MK1 go like the wind!! Glad to see someone is still into these older cars. They have so much more character than the new Volkswagens.

Here in Brazil, this engine is know as AP and it was used by VW until 2005 if I'm not mistaken. Very reliable engine.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos I am from South Africa

Since you went so far as removing the valve cover and changing the belt pulley, you could also replace the belt and remove the cylinder head to check the valves and cylinder walls. You could have removed the oil sump and checked the oil pump. All in all a great job done with all the tin parts.

Here in Brazil this engine is legendary, it's called A.P. (Alta Performance (High Performance)), i have one in my VW Passat 1.8 1986 and works pretty well. Sorry if I wrote something wrong, i'm drunk as fuck right now. PASSAT TURBÃO 3KILIMEI .

These are good strong reliable engines, had one in my jetta mk2 in South Africa. Done a mp9 fuel injection on it after a while and ran strong as hell!

Your channel is awesome!! Great editing and I love your accents!! Keep the videos coming. I am working on a 1980 mk1 Convertible myself on my channel.

That model of engine was the heart of almost all VW models here in Brazil from the 70's until 2010's and many people associate the decay of VW here because they don't use it anymore. If you search for "AP Engine" or "AP Engine Turbo" here on youtube you're going to get tons of brazilian videos about that engine.

24:28 that’s the best feeling when working with old cars and sheared bolts. Couldn’t have put it better “Nice”.

Had this engine in my MK2 Golf GL. Went really well. Only problem I had was having to replace the plastic carb manifold mounting several times as they like to split. 90hp and decent torque.

Nice work. For a complete work, you can clean the pistons, replace the head gasket and bearings. A lot of cars used this engine here in Brasil, in 90's was common a 1.8s ethanol version, with 12.3:1 of compression and Pierburg 2E, they came with 106cv from factory.

This young lad did an awesome work, he is talented for his age, and all I read are silly comments below...Keep up the good work, great editing also.

Great work. Congrads!

stoped playing Heroes of Might and Magic 3 to watch this ..beautifull to watch...freakin cool

I have to do this to my mk2 1.8..god work bro 👍.

You’ve done great job. In future show us more of what you did on the inside of the engine.

I don't think I've seen a direct acting overhead cam IRL before. Nice!

Nice job! the engine looks much better👍

Great job and skills!! Hope I can have this done on mine

Now it is nice and clean for a mechanic to work with.

Nice work! Just discovered your channel. Look forward to more!

Good job on the refresh. I would suggest wearing safety glasses when working with that drill brush, as those individual metal strands sometimes shoot out.

Помыл движок и всё, теперь потащит как новый!!! А вы что незнали ?, вот вам наглядный ролик😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

Bravo ricorda che gli grandi della historia se la hanno fatto del passione e ingenio. .complimenti ragazzo..

This is the most bulletproof VW 4 banger known to mankind!!!! IMO

you forgat something.... vavle cover and replace head gasket..... so much work without the most important one....

In Brazil this is the most prepared engine for high power. called "AP" alta potência and came out in several cars of own brand: gol mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4, Santana mk1 mk2, Passat b1, Apollo, polo classic, Jetta mk6, golf mk3 and mk4, Voyage mk1, Saveiro mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4, parati mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4, pointer, Logus, van And diesel version as in Kombi and Saveiro

How can you not like a clean engine? A clean engine runs cooler and therefore longer. Thumbs Up. I think I would have changed the timing belt as well, myself. A ton easier then when it is installed...

Very nice work!

Nice. But here's a tip: Before polishing anything, make sure it's cleaned first. The valve cover you should wire brushed first then polishing that way you would had the polished bright look that you were looking for! But keep doing what you're doing because we all start somewere!

Nice Work!!!

Amazing work

12:00 wear a mask! Don't breath in this aluminum dust!

Bro! So dope

that engine is called AP, there is 1.6, 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 versions. it's the most popular engine here in Brazil, cuz it can hold high presures of turbo, it's really cheap and u can find it anywhere. we have cars with almost 2000 HP using this engine.

Agree, the Sparkplug threads are definitely unhappy and sad :(. A lot of work involved and think some people do not realise just hard it is doing this kind of project. And of course, we always need the ubiquitous can(s) of WD40 or Equivalent, I know I have used up many a can in my time doing projects like this. Usually helping my mates.

Alleen de thumbnail is al een duimpje waard, goed bezig kerel!

excellent skill very good video 👍🏻

Nice job! 👌👌👌

Outstanding.

Oh man! I had a Golf Mk2 with an 1,6 75 HP engine, which is basically the same as this one (except for some internal things).

engine AP 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0. His in Brazil the engine is very good. "AP" Alta Performance.

Famoso motor ap aqui no Brasil muito bom esse motor é usado pricipalmente em provas de arrancada por aguentar muito as pressão dos turbos

great video. be sure to wear PPE when dealing with oil or fuel.

Nice project.

Found your videos yesterday, they’re great! Looking at mk1s now, my final goal is a 2.0 with a 1.8 head in a cabrio or 4 door golf

I'm most concerned with the spark plug threads for cyl. #2. Were they galled up, or was that just the plug?

Looks nice )

Satisfying to watch

this job added 50 hp to the engine

Hi man nice work

Great job, it will be great if the garden is protected too from oils and cleaning products not only the engine ;)

Would love to do something like this

motorzao AP no brasil faz mt sucesso kk tenho 3 desses um turbo um aspro e um todo original aqui no brasil tem uns ate com 1000 cv

You are good Mechanic

This engine is very popular in Brasil, we call this motor A.P.

Nice job boss

toch een mooi resultaat

refreshing...does that mean cleaning and painting? I was hoping for more of a mechanical rebuild.

22:19 hmm not bad, it is AWSOME!

Kiedyś miałem VW GOLF 3 z silnikiem 1.8 GT 90KM ABT, teraz mam AUDI 80 B4 2.0 90KM ABT. W Audi zrobiłem remont silnika. Pracuję w autoszlifie. I used to have a VW GOLF 3 with a 1.8 GT 90KM ABT engine, now I have an AUDI 80 B4 2.0 90KM ABT. I overhauled the engine at Audi. I work in a car repair shop.

i had that engine too but in my mk3 golf gl from the 99

Damn! All this work and didn't you change the head gasket???

When are you going to post the final video of the swap??

Good job

you might be the right person to ask. i'm looking to convert a manual mk1 engine to automatic. besides the gear box what else do i need ? thanks

I found a total gem of a engine! A 1600 engine for sale for only 250 euro’s! Sadly it does not come with a transmission. I have a build project coming up in 2 years time which is perfect with engine like this, but should I go for it? I am mostly just afraid to miss out on a engine like this.

15:37 reminds me of the ATS Cup alloys from the 90s!

And inside ?

15:32 a tip is to hammer on a 12 point socket and lose it with an impact machine.

nice work dUdE -_-

Hello and thank you for the video, where did you find the screw that tightens the belt cover? Mine is damaged. Thanks Memphis (at 28 min 28 sec) 😁

Why you not change crankshaft oil seal? Its leaking...

I don't suppose you have a list of all the cleaning stuff you used? I saw a lot of WD40 but wondered if you used other stuff also? Cheers. Great video btw.

A think this is the most common and famous engine here in Brazil, called AP engine

Great video! Since you went this far, why not replace the head gasket? Given by the looks, the engine probably has never been opened.

what is that spray, he is using for opening the bolts?

Is it missing a camshaft journal cap between cylinder 3 and 4?

How is possible to put distributor in position I have remove wrong way Audi 80 1.8s

Hi I just in middle on this project and I not find mount Engine and gear box you know wher I can buy mount

Hello please may I have the list of chemical and tools used to clean it to look like this

I cant feel how much force your putting on that ratchet, but by the looks of it; looks like alot. And I'm a amazed that little thing can handle it without busting the gears. Seems like a 1/4" ratchet?

13:06 just disassemble all and sandblast!

Nice outside restauration but what happened inside of the engine ?

У меня в 90 х был Фольксваген Пассат и Ауди с таким мотором 1.6. Хороший мотор, неприхотлив. А сейчас куча датчиков, которые якобы следят за окружающей средой.

I still ride a 1400 version. 240 000km never opened. No oil usage. Recently did the clutch myself. If I were him with the engine out , I would have done the clutch, water pump and head gasket. But first compression test.

good job thanks

I know this was a while ago but how long did it take to do? I’ve got same engine in a VW Scirocco Mk2 and it’s my daily ride. Could this be done in a weekend do you think? Thanks 🙏

Agora só colocar 3kilimei de pressão e tá pronto pra cuspir biela no espaço..

The bracket that you removed around 9:33, does anyone know what it is for? I've worked on this motor myself and never seen it before.

Hey, welk spul gebruik je in spuitbus om mee te ontvetten? remmenreiniger?

u did great

been waiting till the end to see the pistons...

Hey, just wanted to ask, do these also come in golf mk2? and if they do, they fit well etc. right?

you forgot to change the oil…...just kiding!!!! Good job.

The most famous engine in Brazil, AP 1.8.

in Brazil his name is "AP" ~ Alta Pauleira kkkk

I´d never seen a engine with two camshaft, one of them overhead, and another one at the side for gas pump and sparks.

hI guys wonder if you can help, I have Fiat Uno 1100 1999 model.close on 275000 km on the clock. runs like a dream. on the freeway. BUT idles far too high when at stop street or stuck in traffic. was serviced recently and I thought it was the choke that was stuck. Had carb serviced a few months back. guy did a great job. starts easy , dont even need the choke anymore to start it . But none of the mechanics can get the idle down to normal. the last garage said that the carb is " over fuelling ".. or something like that. all I know is its just costing me plenty but Id like to keep the car as a great little " run around ". what does it sound like to you ?

Subtítulos en español por favor, muy buenos vídeos saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾✌