VR6 stalling. Rough costs to fix?

[kieron 0]

Have finally got the inelt manifold back on the VR6 and its up and running though its idling like a bastard. Car went to Autotechnik for a service and it seemed ok there but over the last couple of days has got a little worse and stalling at junctions etc. Starts up again ok no problem though.

 

Car also feels very slow to me though a Golf VR6 owner said it seemed ok to him just maybe a little flat below 2000rpm. Not sure whether I've got used to more power from the CLK or the VR6 is down on power. Still managed to scare the Golf owner going round some twisty country lanes but then I guess thats because Golf VR6s don't do corners! :twisted:

 

Now I know the sort of problems it might be ie. leaking vaccum hose, ISV etc. etc. but what sort of cost are we talking to fix if sent to a specialist?

 

Reason being I'm selling the VR6 and whilst over at the garage for the service a guy wants to buy it. Now I'll either fix the problem or knock it off the price and let him fix it.

 

Any ideas much appreciated.

[Supercharged 2]

It's one of those questions you can't really answer because it depends on what is wrong with it, could be a loose hose clip, could need a new ISV...

 

Get it on VAGCOM first off...

[kieron 0]

True and I hear you but would be interested to know what people had to spend to fix their similar problem as it would give me an idea of how much I'd be prepared to knock off the price.

 

I'm thinking £500 off the price is more than generous.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

What manifold? Standard?

 

I went through exactly the same thing mate. Took off the Shcrick and 268 cams, throttle, ECU etc and put all the standard stuff back on and it ran poorly and stalled regularly.

 

Investigation 1: I advanced the cam timing a tooth :roll: :D Didn't want to rev above 4000rpm but it was well torquey below that though!

Fixed that and it was still sluggish and cutty outy...

 

Investigation 2: Bought an old MAF from Dinkus' wrecked car and it's been perfect ever since! Hasn't cut out in over a month......which is good going for a daily driven VR!

 

Just say new MAFs are £300 from the dealer and knock that off mate.

 

I trust you've done a VAG-COM to outrule the cam sensor?

[kieron 0]

Yep standard. 268s, VSR, Milltek back box and sports cat, induction kit all gone. Car is completely stock now bar Sach sporting suspension and polished t/b. Feels so slow now minus 40bhp - stock VR6s are pathetic! :D :wink:

 

Ran the VAG-COM and no problems.

 

Cheers Kevin your scenario sounds exactly the same as mine. I appreciate your input.

 

Potential buyer sounds a keen enthusiast and very pleased it was stock so it'll be nice if he buys it as I really get the feeling he'll look after it.

[crazymarcel 0]

When i first bought my car couple of years back it done the cut out thing a couple of times, replaced the MAF on it and has never ever done it since.

 

If ya know any local vr6 corrado owners you might be able too test one of theres on your car.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Yeah you do notice the drop in performance but if used every day, you do get used to it again.....it's just that all the power is past 4000rpm again, instead of below it!

 

Mine is also stock now apart from the 288 brakes and Koni/H&Rs. I figure if I ever sell, then those items would be highly desirable if the buyer was a serious driver, and not into 17s and bling cr@p.

 

Yeah stock Corrados are easier to sell than modded ones.

 

As Gareth says, the MAF makes heck of a difference to the engine smoothness, power and idling.