Chains replacement, what else ?

[massbad69 10]

Hi everyone

 

Although my VR does not need the chains doing, I've got a price from the best recommended specialist up here.

 

The work is new chain, guides and tensioners, clutch with bearing and crankshaft oil seal.

 

Is there anything else I should get done at the same time ?

 

I'm not after engine mods or more power just preventative maintenance.

 

Thanks

 

Chris

[seanl82 23]

The list could grow and grow tbh Chris. If there's nothing that springs to mind or looks in obvious need of replacement, leave it alone unless you're prepared to spend considerably more time and money getting it near mint!

[massbad69 10]

Cheers Sean.

 

The chains are fine and not rattly but if the cars to be a keeper then I would like the chains done as a precaution.

 

Not a cheap one though so a bit of thought is going to be undertaken :shrug:

[VW_OwneR_85 1]

crank seal, wish I had done mine before fitting the engine,

[massbad69 10]

crank seal, wish I had done mine before fitting the engine,

 

Cheers

 

That is part of it thank goodness :thumbleft:

[Supercharged 2]

Gear oil, Gearbox mount...

[massbad69 10]

Why the mount ?

[GlosterOx 0]

Not sure of the exact name, but there is a release arm(?) for the clutch that has been known to crack/break in the past - Had mine replaced when the chains were done and the part was around £15.00 from memory.

 

Ian.

[easypops 8]

Not sure of the exact name, but there is a release arm(?) for the clutch that has been known to crack/break in the past - Had mine replaced when the chains were done and the part was around £15.00 from memory.

 

Ian.

 

Good shout, I forgot that my clutch release fork(think it's called that) snapped too, definitely worth replacing for peace of mind, wasn't too expensive I don't think

[massbad69 10]

Thanks but I can't find the exact part number ?

[seanl82 23]

Clutch operating lever - 02J141719B

[massbad69 10]

Clutch operating lever - 02J141719B

 

 

Thanks Sean, I had seen that but it wasn't advertised for the Corrado just lots of other cars.

[seanl82 23]

No worries. Thats the one listed on ETKA anyway mate.

[massbad69 10]

Its £15 do might buy it anyways.

 

It's a hard choice to make to get the chains done or not as they are absolutely fine !!

[seanl82 23]

Put the money aside then, and continue to add to it for a while. You'll then have a healthy pot to pull the engine out at the same time when its required, and give it a real good spruce up and make it mint! Or you could just blow it on a nice set of wheels! haha.

[robrado974 1]

So glad I've got another 50 odd k on mine .

[massbad69 10]

I've started putting money away for the last of the brake works and rear axle bushes for next mot time. Got all the parts so just friendly garage labour.

[jezzaG60 0]

If the chains aren't noisy I'd leave it and wait till you need a head gasket..... At which point your best off giving the head a set of guides and seals and I'd probably re-ring the bottom end.

I know this sounds like a lot more work but the chains are probably half the work and coat of the doing the whole thing.

[massbad69 10]

Thanks for that.

 

I'm thinking along the same lines tbh, put the money away to do nice things and get round to the engine, which is spot on, sometime !!

[delfinis38 1]

If it ain't broke don't fix it at the moment...

[MarkR 11]

If it ain't broke don't fix it at the moment...

 

I agree. Unless you are looking to spend a lot of money, it us probably be best to wait until there are signs of some problems. If the car us a keeper and you have the money imo it would be better spent ensuring that the underside is rust free. I recently had a shock with my 'mint' VR6, there was a very small rust bubble on the rear of the back wheel arch. Further investigation revealed a large area of rot behind the rear bumper. The original damage was probably caused by either a stone chip or a poor area of sealing at the factory.

[massbad69 10]

Cheers for that.

 

I have decided to leave it for the mo, I'm checking the underside this winter and I'm going to wire brush and paint all the usual underside parts.