paxman 0 Posted July 28, 2011 I haven't posted much on here as I was just getting my Storm into good shape before posting really. Full respray, brake overhaul etc. Well on the way back from having an oil and filter change about a mile away from the garage she coughed a bit and sounded rough then the engine seized completely on me and wouldn't even turn the starter motor. Recovery man has confirmed engine has seized and I'm stressing out, was running great before oil change. Anyway can anyone help with someone to firstly obviously fix the problem and secondly I guess as they'll have to have engine apart to fix it any recommendations and estimated prices for a rebuild. It's at present being towed to Chelmsford Essex so does anyone know a good local VR6 experienced mechanic who would do a good job for a reasonable price? Thanks in advance for all ur help a rather anxious Jim! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wullie 1 Posted July 28, 2011 I think I'd be having a word with whoever did the oil and filter change. Have you had the oil level checked since the seizure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Give the guys at Strictly Dubs a call. Officially they don't "do builds" anymore but they're very experienced with the VR6 and top lads to boot so I'm sure if you charm them a little they'll help out. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted July 29, 2011 Yes I checked the oil level immediately, thinking the same thing, seems fine. Thanks will give them a shout, any others? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 29, 2011 John Austin at Marks Tey are also good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 29, 2011 I woudn't touch John Austin's with a Barge pole after seeing the catalogue of c0ck ups they made on my mate's Audi.... Another vote for Strictly Dubs in St Osyth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t700bes 1 Posted July 29, 2011 If you ran out of Oil, it should of knocked a lot before it seized... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted July 29, 2011 You mean St Lawrence Kev - I used to live in St Osyth as it goes.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 29, 2011 Yeah St Somewhere, thanks for the correction :D Took me ages to find the place the first time I went there! t700bes, indeed. You'd expect some funky oil buzzer and flashy light action on the dash too. To go from hero to zero in 1 mile = catastrophic failure of something. Sump nut not tightened properly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Cheers guys really appreciate the replies. Am getting it in this week and will keep you posted.... Can't be sump plug as still good level of oil in and there wasnt horrendous noise or any flashing lights on the dash that I was checking temperatures etc on in the panic haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 1, 2011 OK, so this is a manual Storm, not an Auto? I can't see the engine just deciding to sieze up. Only heat can seize an engine solid and that means oil starvation. It probably took that mile or so to heat up enough to cause seizure. I bet they put the wrong oil filter in it. VW list 2 types for the corrado and only one of them is correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted August 3, 2011 U know what, that crossed my mind too, I asked my friend and he reckoned it wouldn't/couldn't be the wrong filter!? Are you saying the wrong filter could stop the flow of oil completely pretty much then? That would possibly explain it I guess. I guess all we have to go on ATM is one recovery guys opinion really. I'll update you once it's looked at. Yes it's a manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 3, 2011 Yeah there's a plastic filter element with no valve in it and a metal filter with a valve in it. All Corrado VR6s should use the metal filter with the valve. I suspect the Golf had it's non return valve in the filter housing, but VW list both filters for the corrado and if a mechanic doesn't know any different, he'll just use what's given to him but what I don't understand is why the oil buzzer didn't go off, so it may not be the filter...... it's all a bit weird! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Right from what I saw it didn't have a valve built in so I reckon it is the wrong filter but still seems weird, maybe something unrelated I guess. Looking forward to finding out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted August 4, 2011 wouldnt be the first time a recovery driver gave the wrong diagnosis assuming it wasnt a mega high milage rattly smokey dog theres a chance it could be something else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted August 4, 2011 I hope so!! My VW specialist is really busy so can't even look at it for another 3 weeks! So I've bought a focus st170 in the mean time! Not a bad motor actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WigsVR6 0 Posted August 4, 2011 How about oil pump failure? When I had my engine rebuild I had to have the pump replaced due to the NRV not working correctly. Would be worth getting it checked out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Just to put your mind at ease i find out recently that mine has been running a Golf vr6 oil filter housing and oil filter (remember you cant use a corrado vr6 oil filter in a golf housing as it just doesnt fit its either golf housing and filter or corrado housing and filter you can't mix them) for god knows how long without any damage to engine etc. I will be changing it back to the standard corrado housing and filter when i next do an oil change. Edited August 4, 2011 by Jon_vr6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted August 10, 2011 Could well be wigs Thanks for the oil filter info, that does put my mind at rest a bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxman 0 Posted January 8, 2012 The update has been a long time coming and it is the worst news... The engine is completely finished and will not run again. Apparently the crank it ruined. So I'm after your expertise please VR6 owners especially. What r the options- 1 track down new VR6 engine buy and get fitted, plus any reconditioning! 2 break car and sell off parts. Upsetting as had full respray. And all calipers replaced etc. 3 look into some kind of engine conversion. Any other ideas? Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 8, 2012 Depends on budget really - exchange VR engines from VEGE are fairly reasonable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Steve, they've gone up a lot in the last year or so £2.5K + VAT delivered. Then you have to get it fitted... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Cheapest option will be a 1996 onwards Golf VR6 2.8 with OBD2. The good news is that rot to pieces so they can easily be picked up with a good engine for £600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted January 8, 2012 I just picked up a golf 2.8 odb2 with gear box for £500! Paxman you can have my 2.9 if you want? It's a dizzy but you could put your coil pack on it The chain tensioners sound abit gone and has a leaking rear crank seal and rocker gasket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Depending on your budget I would go with Rotten-Crotch's advice and get an OBD2 VR. If you've got a bit more money behind you (or are skilled with the spanners yourself) get a 3.2 24v conversion.... can be a bit expensive if you have to pay others to sort it all out for you though. Out of interest, where did you take the car in the end? Oh, and don't break it - you'll always regret it! Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
