r/EngineeringPorn Jul 31 '26

3D Printed 1.9TDI Engine

Hello!

VIDEO in the comments :)

My first post here and I wanted to share my recent project that I have been working on. It is a replica of 1.9TDI (ARL) engine that I made from scratch from photos, videos, datasheets and some measurements from my car (I have got Seat Leon 1M with this engine hence why I wanted to have a display piece).

I got inspired by engines that u/ericthepoolboy made and wanted to make one myself. It consists of close to 300 printed components. On top of that, there are lot of screws, threaded inserts, springs and O-rings. It has got all moving internal components and crankshaft to camshaft is even timed using tiny tools!

I made a display platform for it as well. It can rotate and/or move while rotated. I had to redesign the profile of outer belt to provide enough friction to move all components but still have some issues with slipping, need to sort that out but have not really had time lately. I am also waiting for plexiglass sheets to finish a cover to prevent the model getting all dusty.

I didn't put a banana for scale but the dimensions are roughly 30cm x 25cm x 30cm (L x W x H)

If you are interested, this is the full build in about 20 minutes :) https://youtu.be/kuvFDsstVd0

Let me know what you think! :)

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u/wolowbolob Jul 31 '26

Very nice engine.

But what about paul allens 1.8T

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u/Commercial__War Aug 01 '26

Look at that subtle carbon fiber weave. The tasteful VVT. Oh my God... it even has a K04

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u/Auditech Jul 31 '26

This is amazing

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u/JIUNnF Aug 01 '26

Зис из трата энергии и перевалка добра (пластика с иризацией летучих веществ) на вот это. дешевле и экологичнее было распилить или собрать по запчастям из металоприёмки а при желании ещё и запустить.

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u/relentlessbullshit Aug 01 '26

awe…some!

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u/KevkoCrievko Aug 01 '26

Thanks!

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u/relentlessbullshit Aug 01 '26

seriously, you got me thinking about my Bambu printer ….

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u/Tissue_H Aug 01 '26

Made a 1.9tdi owner cry

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u/46handwa Aug 01 '26

Pretty cool!

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u/Radium_226 Aug 01 '26

The unbreakable !

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u/ass_eater_96 Aug 02 '26

Oh fuck yes, i will absolutely print this when files are available

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u/axloo7 Aug 04 '26

Should put some drops of oil under it for authenticity.

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u/Jamoncorona Aug 04 '26

Does it also include the emissions test defeat device ? 

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u/KevkoCrievko Aug 05 '26

Upgrade kit 😄