daves16v 1 Posted October 18, 2013 Took the head off a week ago and found the head gasket to be intact and oil in cylinders 1 and 2. Cylinder 3 has some scoring to the bore. So it looks like piston rings and/or valve seals, either way it's going to need stripping right down. The oil on the head is not as a result of the problem, it was tipped up leaking oil from the top of the head. Not sure what my plans are for it, I've got a few options but not decided yet, no rush now that Winter is on it's way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted October 18, 2013 Not good Dave but knowing you its going to come back better than ever good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted October 18, 2013 Bad news Dave but 180+k is not a bad innings for a vr6. Good chance to gain some more power if you fancy it :) R32? Or maybe forced induction? Or even just a 3.0 rebore, big valve head and some cams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted October 18, 2013 Really sorry to see that Dave :( Hope you get it sorted, whatever you choose to do. Personally, I'd keep it 12v. Worth looking at VEGE, as the price of a new engine from them may well be comparable with a bottom end rebuild. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted October 24, 2013 It's looking likely I'll be sticking with the 12v, got to watch the pennies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 24, 2013 AAA heads minus cams in the clearance section at VEGE for £101 + VAT!! Might be worth getting one anyway for that price if they are a direct fit!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) AAA heads minus cams in the clearance section at VEGE for £101 + VAT!! Might be worth getting one anyway for that price if they are a direct fit!!! Will these fit direct onto a 2.9 ABV? Also whats the difference between the £101 one and the £76.00 one? Ian. Edited October 24, 2013 by GlosterOx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted October 25, 2013 Another question, is there any difference between an earlier cyl head from a distributor drive car and a later coilpack one? Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 8, 2014 Time for a major update…… So the engine decided to give up last September and the car had stood in the garage for about 4 months before I did anything with it. I sourced a good used VR engine from PurpleTom and popped over to collect it in my Passat Wagon with a suitable sized plastic box which turned out to be the perfect size for a VR block and head. Thanks Tom! I have a standard sized garage but as the driveway is on a slope I couldn’t just push the car out to make space for the engine crane so I fabbed up some extender platforms. Now I have space to whip the engine out. I have an integral garage which means taking the engine through the lounge to the room at the back of the house where I’ve been doing the engine work. Again I fabbed up a wheeled frame to take the engines back and forth through the lounge. My wife is very understanding. Ok time to start swapping the chains, tensioners, 263 cams and tappets over as they’re all nearly new. Fabbed up a flywheel lock which works very well indeed. Off came the sump for some blasting and powder coating after fitting sump baffles. Block has been painted and various other bits blasted and lacquered, namely the Ali parts. In other words a good tarting up! Engine is on the frame ready for wheeling into the garage. I’ve done some tidying of the engine bay too, just a bit of cleaning, bit of surface rust sorted on the battery tray and some re-wrapping of wiring looms. A few more bits of Stainless done – Engine install well on the way to completion. Car is back together now and the first fire-up went well apart from a noisy tappet which is silent now and a minor fuel leak. Oh and I got my oil pressure and temp wires wrong way round which stumped me for a while. Anyway click on the photo for a video of how it runs now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 8, 2014 Oh ffs. Another who's had their engine out and returned looking better than new. The time and cost I've spent on mine and it seems like loads of people have done the same, and mine will look nowhere near as good as the others. Top work as usual Dave, progressing even further from an award winner! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted April 8, 2014 That wee trolley is class, as is the flywheel locking tool :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted April 8, 2014 Good news Dave thats how to work on an engine in the house nice and warm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 8, 2014 You have an eye for detail, not only in the bits you make to be fitted but those ramps are ingenious.. Craftsman.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted April 8, 2014 Fantastic work as usual Dave. Looks brilliant 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 8, 2014 Top work there Dave , ingenius planing with the jack . Theres a few popping up on here atm that are really setting the pace for great cars . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 8, 2014 Totally agree there Rob which is making my job seem all the harder :brickwall: Look's like you could be on the way to winning more trophies dave strong work there :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted April 8, 2014 Excellent stuff Dave, love the ramps for levelling the car out of the garage. They'd be great for the front for cleaning underneath. Definately more trophies for you this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 8, 2014 Looks like your usual high standard of work there Dave - very nice indeed. Engine sounds like it's running beautifully too :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted April 9, 2014 Excellent work, and glad to hear that you're back on the road 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys. I could have and probably should have spent more time cleaning the bay but time was dragging on and to be honest I was getting little tired and frustrated with it being in bits for so long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 10, 2014 Taxed it this afternoon and took it out for a blast tonight for the first time. Happy to report all is fine, pulls very well and no nasty surprises, infact no surprises at all. So my first outing could well be Elsecar as I've not done that one yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Great work Dave. It really does look great and that trolly is immense lol! Genius :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted April 18, 2014 Great work Dave. It really does look great and that trolly is immense lol! Genius :) Cheers Pal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted May 3, 2014 Just a few little upgrades recently. Trimsport Ali oil cap. Replaced rusty spoiler screws with polished Stainless, you do have to grind the heads down on a standard screw by about half. Replaced the old grubby Brown washer hose with new stuff from Halfords, perfect fit too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
