mtc R32 0 Posted June 7, 2006 I've just had a good chat with a Guy called Carl from StokeVWspecialists. I was enquiring about getting the tappets and chains done on my new Vr. Very usefull chap.... Quoted me £500.00 for the tappetts - tensioners and chains and replace the clutch with a sachs.... Not bad considering local Vw specialists quoted me £1275.00 (Robbing Bistards) Anyhow he also said it the Head needs doing he will do that which will include all new seals and doing valves stripping the head right down for an extra £250.00 :shock: :) But the best pointer was, he said that the reason it being tappetty is not down to the lifters!!!!! 9/10 it's the Oil pump which has wore inside. Replacing this normally eliminates the tappetty problem :D Might just have a go at changing the Pump... :!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 7, 2006 Those prices are more like it! He can't be charging much an hour though as just the chain parts and clutch are over £300 on their own. Is he suggesting the oil pressure is low, causing the tapping? Failing VR6 pumps isn't that common actually but it's useful info if it's true what he says! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Let us know how you get on ... No doubt the oil pump is not available on it's own from VW, and you need to have an entire new block.. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Guy said the Oil pump is around an extra 125.00... So can't be bad!!! I thought the oil pump would be an easy job? A matter of just taking of the sump and the oil pump would be there!!! I am learning so please educate me if need be!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 7, 2006 Should be that simple in theory, haven't done a pump on a VR yet. Haven't had the need to tbh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Just out of curiousity... If its not a common problem for the Oil pump to loose pressure hence make the engine tappety.... What would be the other cause??? I've owned 3 vr6's!! This ones worse for tappets but all the rest had a very slight sound too... Why would that be???? Does it suggest their damaged??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 7, 2006 How many miles has it done? Are you sure it's not jusy tired tappets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice White Socks 0 Posted June 7, 2006 mmmm £500 sounds almost TOO cheap doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dub envy 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Mine is saounding tapperty lately. The noise isnt constant, it sort of cycles every second or so..... Definately aint the pump as I put a new vag pump in only 6 months ago. But yes, sump off, and the pump is right there! Easy peasy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted June 7, 2006 mmmm £500 sounds almost TOO cheap doesn't it? Not really - I got my chains/clutch/flywheel/suspension/brake disks fitted for about £550 last year :) I supplied all the parts though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveVR6 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Any contact details or StokeVWspecialists? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted June 7, 2006 http://www.stokevwspares.co.uk/ the website is still under construction,but there contact details are on there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted June 7, 2006 When I still had the old Vr in I had a massive raket at one point, and it was down to the oil pump being blocked, and not enough oil getting to the tappets. Also, if you add in the WANTED section that you need an oil pump, someone may have one. I actually borrowed one from one of the lads on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradovr6sc 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Carl did my chains and clutch etc. and did a top quality job for a very reasonable price. He's a real VW (vr6 in particular) enthusiast and top bloke. Highly recommended! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
