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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: RyanVW on 22 December 2010, 19:46
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im looking at a vr6 on 125k miles the timing chain hasnt been replaced, aren't these supposed to be done every 100k? how much does this job cost?
car itself is really tidy and has service history
anything else i need to be looking out for before i buy?
cheers guys
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Are the chains rattling? If not then I wouldn't bother changing them, it's a lot of work and very costly.
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thanks for the reply
havnt actually been to look at it yet but he says the engine runs quietly
what sort of price am i looking at to replace it if need be?
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Your looking at £500+, if the chains rattle then walk away :wink:
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ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?
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ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?
Your looking at £500+, if the chains rattle then walk away :wink:
generally all you need to know
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ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?
Yep if the chains are rattling walk away, engine out job to replace them.
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okay nice one guys, anything else i need to look for on a VR6? :undecided:
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Gear box mounts are prone! Head gaskets are prone so look for cream etc all ye normal stuff! Oh and coil packs tend to go alot.....
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i see thanks!
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If looked after, chains shouldn't generally need replacing :) need to look at any obvious rust / repairs that have been made, also check what state the sills are in :afro:
Dan
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ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?
Yep if the chains are rattling walk away, engine out job to replace them.
:grin: Blatently didn't believe me!
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also make sure the car is STONE COLD! as you would want to hear it from cold start up and not have any suprises next day
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When I bought my VR i left it to run and made sure all the fans came on so there was no over heating issues.Check all the other mk3 soft spots the floor theirs rubber type bungs in the floor that attract rot along with the sills near the front where people jack the car up and cause alot of damage which over time turns to rust.Bottom of the wings suffer bad along with the wheel arches,top of the windscreen,tailgate and loom holes by the tailgate.Look out for the air bag and abs light both should light up when you start the car and then go off if they dont light up usually the plugs been disconnected so they dont light up.Put the car on full lock both directions listen for any clicking sounds usually cv joints or drive shaft problems and I always reverse the car sounds mad but people never check reverse lol.
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ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?
Yep if the chains are rattling walk away, engine out job to replace them.
:grin: Blatently didn't believe me!
I did believe you! lol
I was meaning anymore general advice on vr6 faults, things that start to go etc
Thanks for all the tips
You guys have been very helpful :smiley:
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also have a good smell in the car for antifreez,take out the front foot carpets and feel for any moist and around the center console,the heater matrix tends to leak,the part will cost no more than £50 but to replace it you need to take out the whole dash.done mine and its not a pleasent job but its worth it-not paying £250 to £500 for labour.also check the abs and airbag warning lights,they should come on for a second or two when u start it,if they stay lid,not good.rust is the main thing to look out for,take your time and dont rush it.i love my vr to death but bad mpg comes with all the excitement and insurance is mad even on third party,fire and theft.
good luck my man and report back to us
anthony
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also have a good smell in the car for antifreez,take out the front foot carpets and feel for any moist and around the center console,the heater matrix tends to leak,the part will cost no more than £50 but to replace it you need to take out the whole dash.done mine and its not a pleasent job but its worth it-not paying £250 to £500 for labour.also check the abs and airbag warning lights,they should come on for a second or two when u start it,if they stay lid,not good.rust is the main thing to look out for,take your time and dont rush it.i love my vr to death but bad mpg comes with all the excitement and insurance is mad even on third party,fire and theft.
good luck my man and report back to us
anthony
Aha, thank you!
Well iv seen a really tidy one up for sale not so far from me... its a black 3 door with leather etc. i'm gonna take a look tomorrow, ill let you know and get some pics up if i buy.
Ryan
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Cant believe no one has told you to keep an eye on the ABS light :undecided:
I thing i fell victim to that :sad: how ever mine was just a sensor clip.
Just make sure when you start it the abs light goes out. its located on the right hand side of the dash pretty much above the lights switch.
Problems there could also be very very expensive
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Cant believe no one has told you to keep an eye on the ABS light :undecided:
Fail :rolleyes:
When I bought my VR i left it to run and made sure all the fans came on so there was no over heating issues.Check all the other mk3 soft spots the floor theirs rubber type bungs in the floor that attract rot along with the sills near the front where people jack the car up and cause alot of damage which over time turns to rust.Bottom of the wings suffer bad along with the wheel arches,top of the windscreen,tailgate and loom holes by the tailgate.Look out for the air bag and abs light both should light up when you start the car and then go off if they dont light up usually the plugs been disconnected so they dont light up.Put the car on full lock both directions listen for any clicking sounds usually cv joints or drive shaft problems and I always reverse the car sounds mad but people never check reverse lol.
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When I bought my VR i left it to run and made sure all the fans came on so there was no over heating issues.Check all the other mk3 soft spots the floor theirs rubber type bungs in the floor that attract rot along with the sills near the front where people jack the car up and cause alot of damage which over time turns to rust.Bottom of the wings suffer bad along with the wheel arches,top of the windscreen,tailgate and loom holes by the tailgate.Look out for the air bag and abs light both should light up when you start the car and then go off if they dont light up usually the plugs been disconnected so they dont light up.Put the car on full lock both directions listen for any clicking sounds usually cv joints or drive shaft problems and I always reverse the car sounds mad but people never check reverse lol.
Odd point, but how do you plug back in the ABS :o
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Cheers Dom :wink: I dont mean unplug the abs im referring to people unpluging the display panel so they dont light up and stay on which lets you know theres a fault :wink:
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woop bought one,
ill get some pics up when its light
:grin:
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woop bought one,
ill get some pics up when its light
:grin:
Nice one :afro:
Care to share a bit of the spec etc?
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nice one dude,take her for a good drive and tell us which mk golf is da best :grin: :grin:
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3door black full leathers etc...
136k on the clock
Here it is:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs063.snc6/167388_480118217270_728427270_6257857_3093427_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs792.ash1/168270_480118287270_728427270_6257860_264899_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs734.ash1/162803_480117952270_728427270_6257850_944425_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166446_480118042270_728427270_6257853_8333819_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs032.snc6/166287_480118122270_728427270_6257855_3027404_n.jpg)
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How much ???
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How much ???
£1000
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looks good man,seen many vr's for sale for 1k and not even looking as good as this,nice one and enjoy.
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Looks sweet and its a 3 door which is nice to see dont know why but just seems everyones got 5 door golfs or selling a 5 door golf lol I would bin the de-badged grill and get the front vr splitter back on but looks nice still..
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nice one guys, just given it a wax and its came out great... :grin:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs049.snc4/34823_480563512270_728427270_6265565_5606404_n.jpg)
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Yeah from the original pics it looked like it needed a clean ... and just as I thought you've done JUST that. Looks really good now.
For a grand seems like you've got a decent motor for the new year :)
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Why thank you
Few more pics of after iv waxed it on the way soon
Ryan
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(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs016.snc6/166683_480949107270_728427270_6273899_5486583_n.jpg)
Not sure if i like the debadged grill tbh...
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs788.ash1/167888_480949362270_728427270_6273904_5807745_n.jpg)
Inside:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs795.ash1/168561_480949492270_728427270_6273908_6027070_n.jpg)
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Nice.....but needs a splitter asap. :cool:
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whats a splitter mate?
sorry im new on here :embarassed:
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Looks very nice mate! The splitter is the plastic part that runs along the bottom of the front bumper. :wink:
http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-3-vento/vr6-deep-front-spoiler-vw-golf-mk3.html
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Im not keen on de-badged grills either it does look ok but being black you will proably find a badged one same colour if you keep and eye out and sell the de badged one which fetch £15 upwards pay for your new one if you change it.Ive seen a genuine VR6 splitter on ebay £15 :wink: think once youve done that front ends sweet.Maybe joey mod the headlights will look nice aswell.
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nice one guys, ill get a splitter bought and have a think about the grill
:grin:
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Here's mine debadged and badged if it helps at all:
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0183.jpg)
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0261copy1.jpg)
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Badged look far better car looks good Dom :wink:
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your car looks awesome Dom
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your car looks awesome Dom
:laugh:
Cheers :afro: