Benjevw

Proper good film that is!

Sweet cya in the mornin mate

Peter, I haven't paid the 5 quid deposit! Is my name deffo down? Cheers Ben

Can't wait for this :D I was going to try to get my chains done in time but it's not gonna happen lol

Cheers for that jim, that'll save a bit of money then :) Thanks guys Ben

Cool cheers jim Would DIRKO not be suitable then? Problem is I can't really get anywhere to get some atm while its off the road so would be ideal if I could use this stuff!

Sweet! Cheers buddy. If all goes to plan ill have it done tonight and ill put some pictures up. Also ill mark the crank pulley like you said just to make it easier in the future! Last question :) Is the DIRKO sealant ok to use on the timing covers? I bought it to seal a sump as its apparently the correct 'vw' stuff! If not what else should I use? Cheers Ben

I did read that some earlier vr's didn't have the timing mark on the pulley! Which is pretty silly! I currently have the cam locks in place and timing covers removed by following the wiki so these marks should line up then! What's the procedure if they are not lined up? Cheers kev, real help mate Ben

Cheers kev I've looked everywhere on the crank pulley for a mark (front/back and all the way around) but can't see anything! When I practised timing on my other spare engine (95' VR aaa), the mark on the pulley was easy to find!

Hi guys I'm currently half way through replacing my timing chains on my 93' VR. I'm upto the point where I've got the cam locks in and timing covers off but have a few questions that need answering hopefully by tonight so I can get it all ready to put back together!! First off, My crank pulley doesn't have a timing mark on it! I lined up the cams so the cam lock plate fits in perfectly with equal gap either side. Is this ok? Couldn't find any sort of thread on lining up TDC on the flywheel either so I just removed the timing covers as it was. I'm hoping this is ok but just want to check! Second, does the mk4 tensioner bolt need to be submerged in oil and depressed? Or just soaked in oil and fitted? Any help is greatly appreciated so thanks in advance. Can't wait to finally be able to properly boot it :D Cheers Ben

Hi guys Turns out there is just an o-ring keeping it snug in the timing cover. No need to remove the rocker, well not on my 93' VR anyway Cheers Ben

Cheers for that fla I won't be doing it this time tbh as I've already spent a small fortune on buying parts. What's the symptoms of bad shells then? Ben

Who wouldn't want to see the who live!!....wtf

Started work on my engine on Sunday as me and my friend got the chance to borrow an empty unit nearby :) Stripped most of the stuff from the engine and labeled loads of stuff up. Went back up there yesterday and got the gearbox off and removed a few more parts. Already had to order a new clutch slave as it came out in 2 pieces! One of the engine sensors broke up as I unplugged it! Think it's the knock sensor? (Behind oil cooler) The gearbox mount bolt was just spinning and not undoing, tryed unbolting the other part of the mount but with no success! In the end I smashed a ball joint splitter between the mount plate and where it bolts to the gearbox! Eventually got it off :) The gearbox was a pig to get out but after raising the engine a little we did manage to wriggle it out in the end! Tonight's checklist includes:- Flywheel removal Fit new chains/tensioners Fit new rear crank seal Clean engine and gearbox Clean engine parts and paint [ATTACH]74683[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74684[/ATTACH] Picked up my last two timing parts from T.P.S in Milton Keynes yesterday along with G13 coolant. Was going to buy 10 ltrs of quantum synta silver while u was there but he informed me that 20ltrs is on offer from today(wed) untill Friday! 2x 5ltr bottles is £29.90 ish 20ltr drum is £35.00 Going to pick that up on Friday :) More updates tomorrow :)

Sweet!! Cheers aide:) ill pop that off tomorrow and start taking the chains off :)

I haven't tryed it with it off yet but I'm at a point where I can so ill try that :) cheers ---------- Post added at 10:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:33 PM ---------- I've only really tried pulling, did twist it a little but didnt feel like it wanted to go.. Cheers for the advice mate Much appreciated :) Cheers

Hi guys after a new vr6 gearbox mount. Oem would be nice but anything considered! Let me know Cheers

Hi guys How do you remove a distributor? I've undone the two hex bolts but doesn't seem to want to come off ! I've tryed pulling it and levering it off but I don't want to force it. Cheers Ben

Ok mate. I've only just bought the slave too. Hope u find one bud Bem

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N916 CYG My friend saw this storm today in Oxford. It's her friends next door neighbour. [ATTACH]74649[/ATTACH]

Hey dude. Any all red rears at the mo? Cheers Ben

Nah not really, me and a mate just polished his car and decided to go for a spin upto saffron waldon !! I'm from Flitwick. The other side of Baldock (a1). Was an epic road tho. Can't wait till mines sorted to have a blast down it !! Saw a few nice dubs up your way :)

Saw this G60 yesterday on the way home from saffron waldon. H103YYR ,Not sure on colour. Swear I've seen it on here before with those seats that say Corrado on the headrest and nurburgring outline. Looked pretty spotless and a lovely colour. [ATTACH]74587[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74588[/ATTACH]

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