Buying a VR6 ?

[smashedV8]

Hi gents, dont post much on the VAG furums but i am bit of an enthusiast.

I have always wanted a mk3 VR6 and possibly have the chance to get the spec i always wanted.
3dr 1997 highline in mulberry purple.

Just after some advice really on major things to look out for and any common faults? Previously owned a mk3 20th anniversary so know about bodywork/rust to look out for etc.

Any mechanical info and things to beware of on the engine, like timing chain and tensioner info would be greatly appriciated as i have zero knowledge of theese. Its just ticked over to 100k.

Should i buy it? Thanks in advance.

Edited by smashedV8 on Sunday 7th March 19:56

Edited by smashedV8 on Sunday 7th March 20:11

[Groober]

Buy it gay boy!

[duncansaunders]

The only issues I had on my VR6 were the plastic parts of the cooling system going brittle causing coolant leaks.

Had the original timing chain and tensioner in it when I sold it at 160k miles.

[smashedV8]

Groober said:

Buy it gay boy!

Playing the waiting game dont want to pay the man too much and look like an eager beaver!

I heard your not into beaver?

[smashedV8]

Groober said:

Buy it gay boy!

Playing the waiting game dont want to pay the man too much and look like an eager beaver!

I heard your not into beaver?

Bye the way never seen your profile pic before, bloody funny!

[was8v]

VR6 - listen to the gearbox end of the top of the engine - rattling like marbles in a jar is the chain tensioner pads worn.

See if you can pull plugs 1 and 6 (use the plastic plug lead tool supplied with car to remove leads) - the bores suffer wear as they aren't well cooled at the end cylinders. Look for black oil deposits.

Watch the rear view mirror for blue smoke on the overrun - this is likely to be stem seals.

Otherwise usual car stuff really.

[roosevelt]

was8v said:

(use the plastic plug lead tool supplied with car to remove leads)

Please advise where this is stored, had mine for 9 years and haven't found it yet......

[roosevelt]

Take a look on VR6OC.com for a full run down............
As previous usual full (as possible!) service history is good. Watch for gearbox selector wear, and listen to that timing chain....
Otherwise a great choice of car

[was8v]

roosevelt said:

was8v said:

(use the plastic plug lead tool supplied with car to remove leads)

Please advise where this is stored, had mine for 9 years and haven't found it yet......

Lol - on my Corrado VR6s it was supplied clipped to the bonnet support leg. Sometimes found in with the spare wheel. More often lost.

You can buy workshop quality metal ones here for £15 http://the-corrado.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&am...

Essential to use the tool as if you pull the wire it might leave the cap behind........

[ingham]

great car..buy it ! i love mine

[smashedV8]

Ok sounds like i will have to get it bought at the weekend then.

Probably one of those occasions where if i dont ill probably regret for ages and not find another one as good.

Nothing major to put me off there so thanks for all the advice. Cheers.

[roosevelt]

Great news, post some pics of the new purchase when the deed is done!

[corozin]

was8v said:

roosevelt said:

was8v said:

(use the plastic plug lead tool supplied with car to remove leads)

Please advise where this is stored, had mine for 9 years and haven't found it yet......

Lol - on my Corrado VR6s it was supplied clipped to the bonnet support leg. Sometimes found in with the spare wheel. More often lost.

You can buy workshop quality metal ones here for £15 http://the-corrado.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&am...

Essential to use the tool as if you pull the wire it might leave the cap behind........

Small tip : Don't try and remove the plug leads using the plastic tool when the engine is still hot. The tool melts...