VR6 engine "Knocking" noise - VW Forum
Jan 16, 2005 · VR6 knocking... Hey everyone, I've been experiencing a similar knocking sound in my engine compartment when the engine is reving between 2500-3000 (then goes away for 500 rpms) and 3500-4000 rpms. I have a 2000 GLS VR6 Jetta with 110000 miles. Researching what has all been said has proven to be very helpful.
VR6 Engine swap? - VW Forum
May 10, 2009 · it would be easiest to just buy a wrecked mk3 with a vr6 and swapping everything onto your shell. if you do a vr swap you will want to do it right. with full 5 lug hubs, suspension, trans, engine, harness, radiator, exhaust system, ext ext ext
DIY: EASY 12v mkiv VR6 Coolant Temp Sensor DIY in 10-30 mins.
Jul 23, 2011 · A note: If you have a faulty engine coolant temperature sensor, it can cause all kinds of havoc. Because the coolant temp sensor reading is used to determine air/fuel ratios at startup before the o2 sensors warm up, a faulty coolant temperature sensor can lead to hard start or no-start conditions.
2.0 to VR6 engine swap | VW Forum
Dec 18, 2005 · I just purchased a VR6 engine w/ 60k on it for $250. I am going to attempt to do the swap w/ my buddies and i. i was wandering is there any additional modifications i need to do to the car i.e. computer chip, tranny etc. thanx[/b]
The MK4 Engine Bay Shots Thread. - VW Forum
Nov 13, 2011 · The plan here when I get a fmic is to either get the charge piping coming from the intercooler running inside a stock airbox and intake hose from a vr6 so it looks like a stock 2.0 n/a or get them running inside the bay and go all black chrome and black couplings, will see...
Common VR6 problems - VW Forum
Apr 26, 2005 · The VR6 is a havier engine and I think that the oil pan sits a little lower than the 2.0 so you have to watch those bumps. The timing chains are a real bitch compared to changing a timing belt, but that is usally once around 100,000 miles and never again.
all about vw "coil packs" - VW Forum
Mar 10, 2012 · HOWEVER VW has never made any official recall of these coil packs, 12v VR6 engines are not included in the recall that went out in 2003 for 1.8t's and 24v Vr6's.-Fixing the problem One solution is to buy a new coil pack, they are expensive however. Many of our vendors sell 12v VR6 coilpacks. Another solution is to fix it yourself.
Engine Temperature + thermostat issues (LOTS OF CONTENT)
Oct 14, 2023 · Thermostat symptoms and replacing (ABA Engine) The thermostat tends to get stuck open on these 2L engines frequently and will cause the below symptoms. It will cause poor gas mileage and cause your engine oil to start sludging as well as lower than normal heater output. Mine was stuck open so i decided to change it.
Engine swap VR6 12v to a 1.8T? - VW Forum
Oct 25, 2010 · I wanted to but i totaled my old VR6 and needed a car, so the VR6 GLX is what i got it was an upgrade from the 99.5 GLS. So i mean i am happy but i really wanted to try out a 1.8T manual. i drove/raced my friends auto 1.8T I won everytime even on 5 …
oil change 12v vr6? - VW Forum
Oct 27, 2003 · Anyone have a easy-to-follow how-to on how to do a oil change on a 12v VR6? or any hints, or tips. I am going to be buying a floor jack soon, and need specifics on what filter to get, and other info. Any help is very appreciated. thanks.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Brian the VR's filter is a BOITCH. It's an internal filter.