Can We Save a Barn Find Golf GTI? (Parked for 20 Years!)

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  • čas přidán 23. 05. 2023
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    This week Jack and Ethan are going to pull a Mk2 Golf GTI out of a shed that's been abandoned for over 20 years! They'll clean the absolutely revolting interior with the help of the VAX Spot Wash, see if they can get the barn find GTI turning over and running, before also fixing some of the car's cosmetic issues. Will the engine run, or will we be in too deep?
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  • @harveyml04
    @harveyml04 Před 11 měsíci +956

    Now this is the kind of content i LOVE, especially a mk2 golf, Keep it coming lads always love the uploads

    • @georgewaugh8817
      @georgewaugh8817 Před 11 měsíci +4

      I agree 👌

    • @nopegaming2117
      @nopegaming2117 Před 11 měsíci

      I would have assaulted that engine with an industrial size barrel of D-germ

    • @richardm1183
      @richardm1183 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Totally really in for the long haul on this

    • @Stevie242
      @Stevie242 Před 11 měsíci

      Now if we could see more progress on there Turbo Volvo

    • @richardm1183
      @richardm1183 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Stevie242 yes, had forgotten about that bad boy swede

  • @DrBingusCheeseburger
    @DrBingusCheeseburger Před 11 měsíci +547

    Good god, that engine is well and truly cooked. Love seeing Edwin presenting!

    • @ravensthorne4631
      @ravensthorne4631 Před 11 měsíci +49

      Yep, Edwin could be the magic ingredient in a new Car Throttle trio.

    • @MartIn-ik1ic
      @MartIn-ik1ic Před 11 měsíci +2

      he is better than ethan

    • @MrLense
      @MrLense Před 11 měsíci +10

      Yeah not as energetic as Alex but the trio needs to be a trio

    • @heygek2769
      @heygek2769 Před 11 měsíci +2

      The oil on the outside of the engine looked better than whatever was inside. That's pretty amazing.

  • @althejazzman
    @althejazzman Před 11 měsíci +158

    If this is the new direction of CT, then I am very happy to see more of this detailed mechanical work! I'm very impressed with Edwin and Jack's knowledge.

  • @TopsieT
    @TopsieT Před 11 měsíci +166

    Edwin is a natural, loved this episode! Keep it up boys!

  • @tomsandford6133
    @tomsandford6133 Před 11 měsíci +64

    Wasn't too sure about Edwin taking a regular presenting role but after this episode I'm sold!

  • @sarelbezuidenhout4348
    @sarelbezuidenhout4348 Před 11 měsíci +61

    Edwin and Jack together are so natural. Also, love the more greasy videos... as someone who longs to be able to do these kinds of things, but having neither the budget, nor the space, it's great to be able to live through others :)
    Keep it up, you're knocking it out the park :)

    • @JerGol
      @JerGol Před 11 měsíci +1

      In that case, you may enjoy Derek's content in #ViceGripGarage. One of his main bits is finding great old cars and getting them running. Amazing content.

  • @weatherall68
    @weatherall68 Před 11 měsíci +161

    Hope you can save the engine but it looks too far gone. Edwin is a welcome addition to the team. Looking forward to the rest of the restoration.

  • @ThyArtIsTrashIn
    @ThyArtIsTrashIn Před 11 měsíci +19

    I’m so happy your not just buying cars and doing “challenges” your actually working on car and getting involved. Loved this video guys, please please please more of this kinda content.

  • @Falkietje
    @Falkietje Před 11 měsíci +92

    Off course it looks good underneath. With all the oil leaking out of the engine it has been preserved perfectly 😁

  • @ILikeMotorbikes
    @ILikeMotorbikes Před 11 měsíci +18

    Edwin is my favourite! Legit had me cracking up at "turn it up, oh I love this one" and his nerdy knowledge is next level!

  • @grahamflemington5085
    @grahamflemington5085 Před 11 měsíci +24

    The best vid you’ve done for a long while. Great content, great car and great spec. Edwin clearly knows his stuff too. Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @bencox7133
    @bencox7133 Před 11 měsíci +34

    This is just what this channel needed! Keep it up lads!

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 Před 11 měsíci +738

    Ethan is like the apprentice no one wants 😂

    • @jarredpalk913
      @jarredpalk913 Před 11 měsíci +6

      isn't that every apprentice

    • @twinturbo1989
      @twinturbo1989 Před 11 měsíci +26

      Apprentice? Them two can't even hold a candle to Ethan, the all mighty mechanical monster machine😂

    • @Sam-lr9oi
      @Sam-lr9oi Před 11 měsíci +4

      I do 🥺

    • @SupremeShuckle
      @SupremeShuckle Před 11 měsíci +2

      That’s the whole pint of the word apprentice shuthead

    • @Tjescoo
      @Tjescoo Před 11 měsíci

      He's just acting

  • @Leather.gloves
    @Leather.gloves Před 11 měsíci +543

    Smaller bumper just looks better in every single way

    • @johnchami1908
      @johnchami1908 Před 11 měsíci +18

      person of culture

    • @Leather.gloves
      @Leather.gloves Před 11 měsíci +6

      @John Chami thank you sir

    • @ToraxXxBS
      @ToraxXxBS Před 11 měsíci +4

      absolutely!

    • @RSx94
      @RSx94 Před 11 měsíci +20

      Are you kidding me? G60 bumpers looks so much better

    • @henkjeoma8069
      @henkjeoma8069 Před 11 měsíci +3

      I like the small bumpers on the earlier ones with split front windows and the g60 on the facelift personally

  • @Jcstuart1
    @Jcstuart1 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Loving seeing Edwin take on a more active role. He’s also clearly very knowledgeable and patient with Ethan 😂

  • @DeimosPC
    @DeimosPC Před 11 měsíci +9

    Edwin’s a natural! Hope he’s on camera more often. Total legend!

  • @foxintherain986
    @foxintherain986 Před 11 měsíci +28

    Glad you lads have kept at it, really enjoying the new format and a genuine bunch of guys getting hands dirty........looking forward to more like this

  • @rekosylvius9089
    @rekosylvius9089 Před 11 měsíci +44

    would love to see this car actually done properly, awesome buy from Edwin

  • @samrogers596
    @samrogers596 Před 11 měsíci +1

    A Mrk 1 Golf is genuinely my dream car and when you finally get this beauty going properly, I bet it will be amazing! A great video lads, keep it up 👍

  • @spudfozzy
    @spudfozzy Před 11 měsíci +9

    Love it! I had a 1989 1.6 carb now have a 1991 1.8t swapped MK2 golf. 237bhp and the turbo noises are the best! Definitely the way you should go!

    • @lukecowell7516
      @lukecowell7516 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I had a type 19 1.8t also ko4 270hp it was insane that's the most power a road going mk2 needs

  • @jemcauser3570
    @jemcauser3570 Před 11 měsíci +27

    really enjoy seeing edwin on camera. also fantastic choice of car!!!!

  • @fourQQ
    @fourQQ Před 11 měsíci +40

    Nice to see you boys

  • @rolixzs
    @rolixzs Před 11 měsíci +5

    Great video, absolutely the right content! Hoping for a series on the Golf restoration. Three really is the sweetspot for car show presenters and Edwin should definitely be a regular, great team chemistry.

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube Před 11 měsíci +442

    fingers crossed the engine is ok !! content like this is always 🔥🔥

    • @subg9165
      @subg9165 Před 11 měsíci +111

      stop making your website worse youtube

    • @andyfreeman7057
      @andyfreeman7057 Před 11 měsíci

      Any chance you can get rid of the idiot pretending to be car throttle? It's a scam

    • @plague46
      @plague46 Před 11 měsíci +132

      blud the engine is NOT ok 💀💀🔥🔥

    • @lordgeorgecastrioti4051
      @lordgeorgecastrioti4051 Před 11 měsíci

      Bring back dislikes you spineless cowards!

    • @briyantmarciano7658
      @briyantmarciano7658 Před 11 měsíci +47

      the engine is the opposite of ok 😂

  • @tomprimrose6670
    @tomprimrose6670 Před 11 měsíci +22

    2.0 16v abf engine would look nice in the mk2👌🏼

  • @aceventura856
    @aceventura856 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Edwin is great! Good to see you having a real project, keep it alive!

  • @jellslixcy6168
    @jellslixcy6168 Před 11 měsíci

    Loving it. These are the best of the videos- no stupid messing about - fixing up a fine old car with three engaging and funny blokes.

  • @DarrenPaul
    @DarrenPaul Před 11 měsíci +1

    This trio just works so well! Loving the content fellas. I can't wait to see more of this car

  • @grahamsalmons2027
    @grahamsalmons2027 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Fantastic content, and Edwin is a really complementary addition to the team. Cant wait to see what you do!

  • @Recessio
    @Recessio Před 11 měsíci +4

    Great video. This channel has really hit its stride with the new presenting team. Looking forward to part two.

  • @ashleyaplin7331
    @ashleyaplin7331 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Love Edwin on camera and these semi diy type projects keep it coming ❤

  • @anastasiskanidis1925
    @anastasiskanidis1925 Před 11 měsíci

    you have no idea how much i want to see this car on the road, please continue this build!!!

  • @Lindeman08
    @Lindeman08 Před 11 měsíci +18

    I love this kind of content! Such a cool little car. I hope it gets to live.

  • @guillemlluciagris5072
    @guillemlluciagris5072 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I haven't laughed this much with a CZcams video like this in a long time. What an amazing team you guys got :)

  • @theelichtje3
    @theelichtje3 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Really loved this episode guys! Excited to see the next installment!

  • @Pturbo306
    @Pturbo306 Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic gentleman. Great viewing, good depth of detail and plenty of humour! Best of luck!

  • @Copaceticification
    @Copaceticification Před 11 měsíci +7

    This is brilliant, can't wait until the next ep. Nice one lad's & Ethan!

  • @Porsche996TT
    @Porsche996TT Před 11 měsíci +8

    Looking forward to part 2 👍

  • @wardes7585
    @wardes7585 Před 11 měsíci

    My first car I ever had was an '84 GTI, but the 4 door. It was my 18th birthday present from my parents, in 2003. It had over 330,000km but was in exceptionally good condition and drove beautifully. I absolutely adored it! Sadly, it was stolen after about a year and I never saw it again. So this model GTI is very special to me 😊

  • @CalebWright64
    @CalebWright64 Před 11 měsíci +7

    finally car throttle has bought a cool car, i may be bias though, i have a mk2 (first car) just a 1.3 4dr but i love the thing, i have the same type 19 gti interior in mine, looking forward to seeing what you do with it, id say a bbs body kit would look mint on it

  • @cvwright
    @cvwright Před 11 měsíci +6

    We need a Car Throttle vs Overdrive collab!!

  • @SystemScandll
    @SystemScandll Před 11 měsíci

    Genuinely love the three personalities on this show! Relatable interactions keepijg me laughing throught the video 😅

  • @ReviewedbyRob
    @ReviewedbyRob Před 11 měsíci

    Love the loading bar for the sponsor spot. Thank you for adding it

  • @VR6_SKC
    @VR6_SKC Před 11 měsíci +4

    Owning a mk2 golf driver myself and working on a 16v gti and a g60 rallye at work, this is fun to watch

  • @Mouse2113
    @Mouse2113 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Looks great. Definitely deserves a new engine either original or 1.8T

  • @robertm3393
    @robertm3393 Před 11 měsíci

    Best video in ages (not that your other videos aren’t good, they definitely are) so excited for this series! More barn finds pls 👍🏻

  • @griffinchalfa8310
    @griffinchalfa8310 Před 11 měsíci

    I can't believe we are finally getting a mk2 golf video. Fixing up my dad's old 1988 mk2. This is the video I have always wanted from you guys. Keep up the good work!

  • @carspotter69
    @carspotter69 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I love car throttle, best car CZcams channel ever

  • @reenigneesrevereht
    @reenigneesrevereht Před 11 měsíci +9

    Could this fit a VR6?? That'd be wild...

    • @Afraz_9n3
      @Afraz_9n3 Před 11 měsíci

      Ther are a few with vr6 swaps

    • @MD-318
      @MD-318 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Could it fit a W12 🤔

    • @TorqueToSpec
      @TorqueToSpec Před 11 měsíci +2

      Was thinking the same, would sound magical🙌🏼

  • @NotSirRockford
    @NotSirRockford Před 11 měsíci +1

    More stuff like this! I love this stuff! The banter and its super interesting

  • @Megingiard
    @Megingiard Před 11 měsíci

    My first car was a regular mk2 golf 1.8 and I still love them, good work for keeping them alive!

  • @joao.ferreira25
    @joao.ferreira25 Před 11 měsíci +3

    cant wait for the pd130 swap

  • @sharpy2222
    @sharpy2222 Před 11 měsíci +20

    The early ones are the better looking ones. My old white one was in a slightly better state than this one when I started on it. By the time I'd finished it, I'd ditched the 8v for a 3.2 24v.. would recommend! 😂
    Now a happy Rallye owner.
    If you need any advice, contacts for parts or anything feel free to reach out.

    • @AKAeddypeck
      @AKAeddypeck Před 11 měsíci +2

      Your old one .... was in a worst state than this one when I first bought it 10 years ago.

    • @sharpy2222
      @sharpy2222 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@AKAeddypeck I think between us the amount of work was probably on par with what the one in this vid needs 😆

  • @Cynical_Ninja
    @Cynical_Ninja Před 11 měsíci

    The first CT video in a long while that I trully enjoyed. Keep it up guys, please

  • @NH00531
    @NH00531 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great episode this, good to see Edwin again too, nice bit of chemistry building here.👍

  • @alfamale5065
    @alfamale5065 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Made me remember I have a golf engine in my shed 😂

  • @MrKizza123
    @MrKizza123 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Car throttle time 😎

  • @91drunkenmonkey
    @91drunkenmonkey Před 11 měsíci +1

    This can take over auto-Alex any day with content like this

  • @DarrenPaul
    @DarrenPaul Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just coming back to this video, what a brilliant series this was.

  • @Matthew-wj8cm
    @Matthew-wj8cm Před 11 měsíci +25

    I don't know if a replacement engine would set you back more than a rebuild of this one but I would attempt the rebuild just because

    • @MrManBuzz
      @MrManBuzz Před 11 měsíci +14

      Rebuilding this engine would cost way more than sourcing another one.
      This engine is so fucked it might be beyond saving regardless of cost as there could be cracks inside the block. The best outcome for it is a coffee table at this point.

    • @Matthew-wj8cm
      @Matthew-wj8cm Před 11 měsíci

      @@MrManBuzz I guess the EA827 or whatever this engine is are plentiful. I got one in my 1L Toledo rustbucket.

  • @rrc5843
    @rrc5843 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Make some contents on japanese kei cars if possible

    • @Jamal_Tyrone
      @Jamal_Tyrone Před 11 měsíci +1

      off to mighty car mods with you!

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 Před 11 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this! Look foward to seeing more of this car.

  • @ParFektion
    @ParFektion Před 11 měsíci

    Loved this episode! 😍 Looking forward to the next one!

  • @brannybrapz
    @brannybrapz Před 11 měsíci +10

    About a month ago I saved an 86 Gti that had been under a shed since 2001. Im the 2nd owner. Luckily the previous owner was an older lady. Im 100% confident the only reason I was able to save it and get it back to being road worthy was the fact that it sat for 20 years and wasnt owned by my 17 year old self.

  • @marz_mitzi
    @marz_mitzi Před 11 měsíci +5

    it better be kept original!! we got enough chav'd up cars ruined already

  • @Zamzinho7
    @Zamzinho7 Před 11 měsíci

    Okay I’m really looking forward to this series guys!!! Make it regular uploads on this piece please!

  • @richardjolleys8052
    @richardjolleys8052 Před 11 měsíci

    Love it! Had a MK2 Golf GTI 8v as my 3rd car at 19, loved it up until the next MOT when it was deemed as uneconomical to repair due to the whole chassis being extra lightweight due to the rust... Would love to see a 1.8T BAM Conversion! Keep up the great content lads!

  • @deanshields8031
    @deanshields8031 Před 11 měsíci +21

    That’s a nice find. Must be low mileage parked up for 2 decades.

    • @JoeWuhPuh
      @JoeWuhPuh Před 11 měsíci +18

      Doesn't mean much if the Engine is cooked lol

    • @michele8039
      @michele8039 Před 11 měsíci +10

      I mean, the car was registered in 1985, so it was 17 year old when it was parked up... it had plenty of time to rack up miles.

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy Před 11 měsíci +2

      Engines fucked tho

  • @giantdouche
    @giantdouche Před 11 měsíci +5

    First ever car was a Mk1 Mars Red LHD 4speed GTI.
    Drive it back from base in Germany to the UK.
    Had it in the UK 3 days
    Racing a Sierra Cosworth and a Clio Williams round the windy B Roads near Cambridge.
    Cossie couldn’t touch us.
    Until I ran out of talent, fell off the road and was windscreen deep into a ditch.
    That GTI or lack of still sits in my lock up waiting for my son to be old enough to rebuild it.
    I’ve spent 17years sourcing every part I need to rebuild her.
    A build series on this would be top tier.
    Just don’t fuck it up like i did mine!

    • @jackwarren3080
      @jackwarren3080 Před 11 měsíci +1

      “Cossie couldn’t touch us”? No of course not.

  • @landroverSV
    @landroverSV Před 11 měsíci

    Nice! Had a 1985 mars red mk2 GTI, put on 1990 door's on it with 1992 16v big bumper kit, neuspeed shocks and struts tie bar sway bars lowered with cams port polished heads 3
    2.5 in exhaust and modified air box with K&N drop in filter total monster. Awesome to drive!

  • @joemagliocco6153
    @joemagliocco6153 Před 11 měsíci

    Really cool to see more and more Edwin in the videos. Keep up the amazing content lads ❤

  • @landmonkey22
    @landmonkey22 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Where did his neck go?

  • @knockingvalves2539
    @knockingvalves2539 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Unpopular opinion: no offense to him, but carthrottle is actually better since Alex went his own way

  • @avfc1985
    @avfc1985 Před 11 měsíci

    This is a proper project. Looking forward to watching the progress, stick with it as it will make a cool series,

  • @JonnyFRS3301
    @JonnyFRS3301 Před 11 měsíci

    Great content, hoping you continue with this car as really enjoyed this episode 👍🏻

  • @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843

    Great energy, guys loving the chemistry

  • @banjobob9409
    @banjobob9409 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video guys im lookinb forward to seeing the progress.
    Also just ordered the vax spot wash i have been thinking about it for some time and you made up my mind especially with the discount code!
    Nice one
    thanks Jack

  • @dave41184
    @dave41184 Před 11 měsíci

    More like this please - working on cars is the best content you do!

  • @gman248
    @gman248 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was VERY entertaining, as I own a red MK5 GTI and back in the days when this poor car sat in a garage, my dad owned a red MK2 1.6 petrol, so this is quite special! He sold the red MK2 in 2008 and found it on the streets still running half a year ago! These cars are invincible. Cant wait to see the progress, this car deserves to live again.

  • @letshearit8993
    @letshearit8993 Před 11 měsíci +1

    A piece of art. So pumped to see what you guys do!

  • @alancorrigan9562
    @alancorrigan9562 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love this lads fair play I’ll definitely be watching future stuff !

  • @AnonymousAndy2
    @AnonymousAndy2 Před 11 měsíci

    Love that you are saving this car. It’s unmolested & rust free. Ok, needs new engine or complete rebuild, but what a lovely car it could be. As for small bumper, I’ve had both. 16v jade green, F465TNP, biggest regret selling that car, is it still out there? No history for around 15 years! And a big bumper 8 valve roll out model. Always preferred the small bumper model.
    Looking forward to seeing the progress on this.

  • @Benm32
    @Benm32 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm begging, please continue this series. I've wanted a mk1 since I was 13 and would love to see the work that goes into restoring an old beauty like this

  • @RajSingh-nz8gb
    @RajSingh-nz8gb Před 11 měsíci +1

    More vids with the edwin, jack and ethan combo!

  • @TheNad84
    @TheNad84 Před 11 měsíci

    Well done guys. This is a series ill be watching with interest. Best video you've done in a while

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 Před 11 měsíci

    This Golf Project is brilliant content for the channel best of luck with everything 👌👌👌

  • @cj-hx3dr
    @cj-hx3dr Před 11 měsíci

    Loving this trio! Cant wait for the next videos!

  • @Lou_Kyr
    @Lou_Kyr Před 11 měsíci

    Great content look forward to see you get it back on the road.

  • @thebigbowler
    @thebigbowler Před 11 měsíci

    Always liked Edwin's stories on the channel anyway, but he's completed the trio nicely. Great channel 👏

  • @Andrew-lv5fi
    @Andrew-lv5fi Před 11 měsíci

    This is the BEST episode you lads have done in ages!!! Keep it up! Love this content!

  • @BanksOakley.
    @BanksOakley. Před 11 měsíci

    By far my dream car. So glad you've started this series!

  • @jonathonbrett-qn1ic
    @jonathonbrett-qn1ic Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant saving the mk2 golf Gti
    I have one in my garage that I have spent along time bringing back to life
    Looks forward to the next episode
    It will clean up lovely
    Great job

  • @paul29961
    @paul29961 Před 11 měsíci

    What a great vid. More of this lads. Barn finds!!!

  • @moritz1267
    @moritz1267 Před 11 měsíci

    Please do many more episodes like this . Love this type of content

  • @atevalve
    @atevalve Před 11 měsíci

    Gotta be honest I'm in Canada so idk for certain but for us the cheap but still proper fix is sliding a mk3 8v block under a counterflow 8v head. No wiring, not much messing about, and the full kit (breather block off, distributor gear, stainless downpipe, and short shifter) is like $400 USD (so £325). Usually bumps the power up to 16v levels but with more torque.
    Of course as the name suggests I may be a touch biased and you've probably already chosen a 1.8t, and that is the better way to go if you have the budget for it, but the period poverty spec power always deserves a shout out.

  • @zesty.bubbles
    @zesty.bubbles Před 11 měsíci

    Need so much more content like this!!

  • @Me-zo8yc
    @Me-zo8yc Před 11 měsíci

    Good to see some hands on work. Nice one for digging into the old engine

  • @muirjs
    @muirjs Před 11 měsíci

    Yes! Amazing series. Can't wait for more

  • @skajme
    @skajme Před 11 měsíci

    Great video this! Would love to see a lot more of the restoration of this Golf please.

  • @danielb8288
    @danielb8288 Před 11 měsíci

    Most interesting video carthrottle have done in ages… looking forward to seeing this as a series.