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  1. Am based in Manchester area mate and have OBD wire / laptop and software so if need hand let me know. Scott
  2. :lol: :lol: Thats the most sensible suggestion put forward so far when questioned 8)
  3. Already got the Peter Russek manual mate - just not read it properly yet! Everyone keeps telling me its easy.... if it is then why do garages charge the earth for the job? :-P It does look as though if push comes to shove then I will drop the gearbox .... if I have to do that then I am doing the whole lot... no buts. I dont really have too rush either as have a second car can use. Cheers mate... will post up my progress when I start! Scott.
  4. lol thanks Phat - you make it sound easy *:) I have been told I wont need to remove camshaft sprocket bolts as like you say they are a pain - It has been mentioned I can prise of the timing chain by lifting the cams out at a tilted angle and then tie wrapping the chain up out of harms way... To be honest with you if I do find that I will have to replace tenisoners I will finish the head job off and get my local VW specialist to replace the clutch then politely mention I would like the chains and tensioners done at same.... after all I wont need to remove the head again to do the chains and tensioners eh? - a clutch change with new chains is going to be ALOT cheaper than getting them to do the full job... Having said that I might even have a go at the gearbox myself if needs doing... :shock: - it is a heavy bugger though!! :D Scott
  5. Am pretty sure they are all like that mate.... mine is as was my old Corrado.... its a pretty poor fit IMAO. Scott.
  6. I havent but I know a mate has with a standard VR6 2.9 Corrado with K&N induction kit and he did a 14.97 sec pass.... standard figure is 15.1 I believe???
  7. Kev: I am buying the genuine VW Head Gasket kit as I dont really want to have to do this job more than once!! I am having my engineering shop do this: Full Strip down and rebuild including new valve guides, seals, valve seat re cut and valve grind with a skim just to take off what is necesary - no more no less!, and new hydraulics. I will ask him about doing a 3 angle cut too depends on how much it costs... But so far he estimates £250 all in which aint bad I reckon! - plus £80 ish for head gasket kit.... so I reckon £400 all in with fresh fluids / filters / etc will sort it. Thats providing I dont find any problems with bores / timing chains! :cry: Do I need to take it easy after assembling do you think with a cylinder head rebuild? - Obviously when doing a bottom end its essential.... but I dont drive my VR6 much so its going to be hard to resist :twisted: Cheers Scott.
  8. Hand brake should always be fully down and flush with the console that it sits in... if it aint then its sticking... simple.
  9. Whats this to do with cylinder head removal mate? :roll: - keep it on topic eh?
  10. Didnt know about the timing tool from VW - anyone got a part number? - Would prove very useful! Nah I am not replacing the chains - too much hassle to drop the gearbox but I will be checking the upper tensioners and will replace if needed. Spline tools I have :) Cheers Scott
  11. Cheers Kev - will be watching this thread then. Will be doing a few odd jobs (rust proofing the front cross member for one!) so might as well do the lot whilst in bits! 8) :lol:
  12. Come on guys.... you can do better than that!!! :oops:
  13. Worth doing on own Kev? As you know mine is coming apart shortly (will be inspecting tensioners, etc) so could make some worthwhile additions although a schrick manifold is a defo no-no with the other jobs that need doing :lol: I assume they have just enlarged the butterfly area? Scott.
  14. Hello All! Right am in the process of getting the relevant parts together to do a full cylinder head overhaul and some general engine cleaning. Am also hoping to replace the suspension and brakes at same time but thats for another day :roll: I am after some tips for removing the cylinder head on a VR6 - I have done more than a few before but all have involved four pot engines (8 / 16V) therefore feel the VR6 is going to a little more complicated.. Anyone done this before and would like to comment on issues such as removal / timing / etc? Am basically trying to research as much as possible! Cheers Scott
  15. I'd forget that - break it and scrap the shell.
  16. Kev: I have heard that some later VR6 (1996 onwards) do in fact have the variable inlet manifold and have some sort of white plastic rod that goes inside it.... a few guys on the vortex forum have talked about it and shown how to remove and fit it.... as it does rattle badly apparently... Scott
  17. Scott

    self strip

    Nah thats heavy... Been quoted £400-500 for a top notch job which includes full front end plus the rear bumper....in pearl paint. :)
  18. I always find sumps are tricky to get at the bolts on gearbox end....
  19. Might explain why mine still pulls to the left a little after four wheel alignment...... :mad:
  20. Scott

    power steering fluid

    Yes I agree.... it aint cheap stuff but you shouldnt be topping it up anyway... but make sure you use the correct stuff. Mines in a squarish VW metal container and is green I think.... used it on my 16V and VR6 once. Scott.
  21. I have never raced a R32 so I have no idea if my VR6 would keep with one - but I have totally annilated a V6 4 motion though.... :lol:
  22. You'll get your Butt kicked.... off the line it should be pretty much equal but once the Golf gets up to 60/70mph its torque from the 3.2 will pull it ahead.... A VR6 would have a tough time against one I would have thought.............
  23. A total waste to strip if you ask me..... do it up. Sell it on for £4k then you have £2k to play without spending much ......
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