We Blew Up Our $5000 Drag Car ~ Can We Getting Fixed In Time?

Previously Paul and I blew up the Engine in a 2007 Jetta with nitrous. Now it s time to rebuild the Jetta engine in hopes we can race @GearsandGasoline again. In this video Paul and I rebuild the engine, upgrade rods, gap piston rings, all in preparation for nitrous! This is episode 1 of 3 thanks to a great partnership with @ebaymotors #ebaypartner @Deutscheautoparts Watch Episode 2 ~ https://youtu.be/Gt8VPtbQelc Watch Episode 3 ~ https://youtu.be/hE70Qs0H_rg ~~Jetta and Civic Upgrades from eBay Motors~~ Nitrous Controller ~ https://ebay.to/32OY3Rx Nitrous Purge Kit ~ https://ebay.to/3pR3fNh Nitrous System ~ https://ebay.to/3zwiuhZ Connecting Rods ~ https://ebay.to/3eUpdso Piston Rings ~ https://ebay.to/3qPT0Ij F+F Graphics ~ https://ebay.to/3pTm0jj Civic Engine Mounts ~ https://ebay.to/3zpnSDA Civic Control Arms ~ https://ebay.to/3sXpuDq ~~~ Chapters ~~~ 0:00 ~ Blowing Up A VW Engine 0:44 ~ Breaking down 2 VW engines 3:56 ~ 2 bad cam follower and HPFP 5:45 ~ Cylinder leakdown tests 6:35 ~ Complete engine teardown 12:16 ~ Upgrading connecting rods 13:20 ~ How to set piston ring gap 15:00 ~ Installing BPY Pistons 16:06 ~ What happened to the Jetta? 16:38 ~ Removing the Jetta engine 18:49 ~ Final VW engine assembly 23:49 ~ VW engine installation 28:48 ~ Will the new engine start? 29:48 ~ Coming up on Episode 2 ~~~ Love the Show? ~~~~ Become A CrewMember ~ https://goo.gl/D7eROI Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4243029 Shop Amazon ~ https://amzn.to/2FQErAm Audio ONLY Podcasts ~ https://goo.gl/5XcZxB ~~~~ Playlists ~~~~ Humble Mechanic Podcasts ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKLEvGiyabJxxazND2S7lC- Project White Wookie ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lJpDFuyOTudNRrlTdTRihqk Failed VW parts videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lIxxNMAO-nNe4c3Liohrrr- Tool and Product Reviews ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKA_oaxAkY0KKTvS4cxuPA7 How To videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKM-_ShLfG-IrNqklIp0_To MK1 VR6 Swap Videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKJ09uR9evf987LmSuijY-p ~~~~ Be sure to follow me at ~~~~ http://humblemechanic.com INSTAGRAM ~ http://instagram.com/humblemechanic/ FACEBOOK ~ https://www.facebook.com/HumbleMechanic TWITTER ~ https://twitter.com/HumbleMechanic DISCLAIMER: The content of this video is available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for the professional advice of a mechanic who has personally inspected your vehicle, nor does it create a relationship of any kind between the Humble Mechanic and you. Every situation may be different, and the Humble Mechanic does not make any warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, fitness, or applicability of the information or automotive parts portrayed in this video to any project and makes no guarantee of results. The Humble Mechanic and any sponsors of this video will not be liable for any damages related to personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind that may result from the use or reliance on this video and/or any automotive parts represented in this video. You are using the information and automotive parts portrayed in this video solely at your own risk.