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i have searched but couldnt find a definitive answer so apologies if im covering old ground but.... i own a late & standard VR6 it may sound a silly question but without seeing one i cant decide whether to invest in a bently manual i would appreciate thoughts from those who own them as to if they feel they are worth the money [cash outlay & time saving] :) thanks

you desires were much as mine, with exception i was hoping for around the 90K mark, & with some time online & a couple of views i found my baby :luvlove: hunt away, they are out there!!!

I found this on another site so before i drop the exhaust and re-do the joint is this true and would i be wasting my time? This is what has happened to mine, Done a 100+ miles and now it rattles/blows slighty form the joint when cold but is fine once it is warm. i had a full powerflow system on my old valver C but never had any issues at all with it - id take it back to where you got it fitted & get them to take a look :)

this might sound daft but does the rattling eminate from a particular place, left - right etc? my vr sounds a little tickety on 1st start of the day but as soon as the choke quites down, the revs drop & it goes away & sounds its normal smoothness its done approx 106K, been well look after & serviced but a pointer would help my paranoid brain lol The sound should be coming from the right side of the engine... It can maybe the hydraulic tensioner that is a bit weak or that its just some lifters that are clogged. Buy some Hydraulic Valve Lifter cleaner and then try to start it Cold... The VR6 should make some noise but that is from the lifters not the chain. thanks much appreciated!! will give the cleaner a go & see if i can hear any difference :)

this might sound daft but does the rattling eminate from a particular place, left - right etc? my vr sounds a little tickety on 1st start of the day but as soon as the choke quites down, the revs drop & it goes away & sounds its normal smoothness its done approx 106K, been well look after & serviced but a pointer would help my paranoid brain lol

sweet, so early should fit late then....if i read that right? lol oh & thanks 4 ur help too

nice thanks toad :)

would my thoughts be kinda right in principle tho toad? just to ease my mind lol

i think, tho i dont know, but surely if you upgrade your injectors the upgrades would be able to provide more fuel compared to standard [likes bigger chokes on carbs] - hence with the remap to take advantage of the bigger fuel flow....more power :luvlove: im pretty sure injector upgrades are common with diesels as i put thoughts to it with my old golf GTTDi apologies if im wrong but it makes sense with a sailor jerrys rum lol

absolutely brilliant!!!!!! thats put the sunshine into my sh**e day, thanks

quick question if i may..... can any1 tell me if there are any fitment differences between an early and late C rear bumper? ie are the mounting brackets the same? thanks muchly

edit the first post in this thread to update the main subject. nice 1 thanks :)

moderator - can you pls edit post title to 'g0ldf1ng3r's VR - found pics of my 1st rado :)' i cant figure hwo to do it lol thanks :)

i found some pics of my 1st corrado, twas a 1.8 16v with a few subtle mods & to this day i regret selling her :luvlove: she had a nice little kamei body kit & a full powerflow system which sounded superb!!! i saw her a couple of yrs ago & still wonder if she is around.....or even on here? anyway, pics..... climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdffront edit.JPG[/attachment:2pc9rt40] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfrear edit.JPG[/attachment:2pc9rt40] side.jpg[/attachment:2pc9rt40]

i would find it useful if someone could run thru everything thats needed if possible :) i understand where the interface is but is it a simple case of laptop, software & leads?

oh right thanks, how do i tell if my vr has had them? :shrug:

can i ask what you mean 'check its had the recalls etc?' pls

Me too and sometimes i go the long way just so i can drive it that little bit longer :lol: .... possibly a sad thing to do. in no way is that sad, its sad not to have a nice car you enjoy driving :wink:[/quote:1tuh6jqc] ha ha ha i agree, not sad at all........ive been known to do a 10 mile round trip to go to the local shop down the road on many an occassion :lol:

i think you have captured all the feelings many of us here share bring on the grins as the vr sings!!!!!

indeed it needs a close eye.....in fact i think checking it is gona give me OCD lol

new filter fitted - once i managed to get the damn plastic cowling off lol now dry as a bone - thanks to all who replied :)

ha kinda what i thought :) new filter being collected 2day, fingers crossed all goes well

thanks all, much appreciated :) do you think its worth changing the filter as well as the clips holding the pipes onto it? i have wiped the cylinder clean and no new residue has appeared & no other running problems are obvious thanks again

please please please could someone help me with my VR6 i have a very tiny fuel leak & after many hours searching on here i can not find anything which relates to my issue......im hopeing someone on here may have had something similar or be experienced enough to help :) description is..... it is a wierd 1!! basically when u look under the offside rear and follow the pipe which looks like it comes from the fuel tank the pipe has an interchanger to connect to what i think is the fuel pump......can anyone tell me where the fuel pump is on a vr6 as i am guessing & some posts on here are saying it may be in the fuel tank and if so i dont know what the object is im reffering to? the leak seems to either be from the pipe wich connects to what i think is the fuel pump......its a cylindrical shape obect with an obvious in & out pipe & has a plastic cowling over it.....on underside of car close to offside back wheel? thing is that the pipe doesnt seem to be or feel degraded & i dont know if a C fuel pump [if thats what it is] can leak fuel when it still works? plus it doesnt show a leak when engine running but when its stopped & been sat there for say 15 mins there is a tiny bit of fuel collecting on the metal clip holding the pipe in to the object further to this if the car is left for a couple of hours there is no sign of the leak at all and the pipe is dry i will try to post a pic of the object i refer to but if anyone has any ideas i would be most grateful........all i keep thinking of is my poor baby going up in flames :( lol thanks in advance