GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mar_k on 23 April 2010, 12:32

Title: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 23 April 2010, 12:32

hi guys, ive got to change the rocker cover gasket on a P - reg vr6,
is it a big job or quite straight forward?

any advice or hinters would be greatfully apprecited

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: snifferdog on 23 April 2010, 12:37

Easy peasy mate! Its pretty self explanatory when you get under the bonnet. Just undo all of the bolts around the rocker cover and move or unplug anything else thats in the way. I believe you have to replace the bolts to the correct torque settings though.

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: snifferdog on 23 April 2010, 12:37

Whoops i see its a vr6, i was going on 8v gti, cant help you mate! :grin:

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 23 April 2010, 12:44

no worries fella,
lol

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: Wayne on 23 April 2010, 12:47

Inlet manifold gasket will be needed as you need to remove it.

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 23 April 2010, 13:05

cheers wayne, other than that is it a big job?

how long do you think it takes?

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: Wayne on 23 April 2010, 13:49

Quote from: mar_k on 23 April 2010, 13:05

cheers wayne, other than that is it a big job?

how long do you think it takes?

I would allow a couple of hours to be honest.

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 23 April 2010, 14:50

ok thanks for the advice

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 23 April 2010, 23:56

I think its similar to doing the 16v, been along time since i've done one.
Allow a couple of hours. Once the upper inlet manifold is off, its pretty straight foward.

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 25 April 2010, 10:41

anyone know what torque settings the rocker bolts should be set too or is it ok to titghten roughly by hand

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 25 April 2010, 19:10

one last thing, do i fit the gasket dry or use a little engine oil to help seal it or use sealant?

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: Wayne on 25 April 2010, 19:15

Quote from: mar_k on 25 April 2010, 19:10

one last thing, do i fit the gasket dry or use a little engine oil to help seal it or use sealant?

Fit the gasket dry, just nip the bolts up.

Title: Re: vr6 advice needed
Post by: mar_k on 25 April 2010, 19:24

cheers wayne, i will crack on with it 2morro whilst at work.
its a low miledge car 53k i think.

should be up for sale soon