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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: off_the_cuff on 10 May 2012, 21:34

Title: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: off_the_cuff on 10 May 2012, 21:34: hi all im going to view a mk3 vr6 tommorrow is there anything i should look out for apart from the usual car stuff thats specific to the vr6 engine?
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: stainesy on 10 May 2012, 21:37: Quote from: off_the_cuff on 10 May 2012, 21:34
hi all im going to view a mk3 vr6 tommorrow is there anything i should look out for apart from the usual car stuff thats specific to the vr6 engine?

apart from the engine you really need to have a good look for rust mate. check the sill and give them a good push and around the rubber plugs that run along under the car. rot is one of the main things on a mk3. :wink:
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Wayne on 10 May 2012, 21:37: Yes, see if the cam chain rattles, if so walk away or haggle hard, it is major work to replace.
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: off_the_cuff on 10 May 2012, 21:40: im guessing the cam chain rattling is easy to hear?
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Wayne on 10 May 2012, 21:49: Quote from: off_the_cuff on 10 May 2012, 21:40
im guessing the cam chain rattling is easy to hear?

Yes but make sure it is stone cold when you get to it, start it from cold and have a real good listen.
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Screech16v on 10 May 2012, 21:52: In a vr6 you should allways look out for a petrol station.
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: stainesy on 10 May 2012, 21:58: Quote from: Screech16v on 10 May 2012, 21:52
In a vr6 you should allways look out for a petrol station.

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Len on 10 May 2012, 22:13: Signs of a duff head gaskget!
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 18:55: so i saw the car today and i now own a vr6, safe to say. I LIKE :D
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Gavv8 on 11 May 2012, 19:09: Quote from: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 18:55
so i saw the car today and i now own a vr6, safe to say. I LIKE :D
Hope it came with a few credit card application forms. :wink:
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 19:16: lmao iv been getting 38mpg so far lol
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Gavv8 on 11 May 2012, 19:21: Quote from: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 19:16
lmao iv been getting 38mpg so far lol

And then you woke up...
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Malz0r on 11 May 2012, 21:41: I get 35mpg on the way to work everyday in my VR! That's droog in 5th an 50mph all the hole way mind!
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 21:54: all the roads up my way are 60mph the whole way
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: murraymint on 11 May 2012, 22:12: Any pics of the vr?
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: Wayne on 11 May 2012, 23:41: Quote from: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 19:16
lmao iv been getting 38mpg so far lol

Wait to you start putting your foot down :cry:
Title: Re: what should i look out for in a vr6?
Post by: off_the_cuff on 11 May 2012, 23:45: its worth the cost in my opinion when u put ur foot down lol will put pics up tmo