HopefulVr6 10 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hello everyone! At last, I have got my beautiful Mk3 VR6 Auto... Will post more on this soon, it's all very exciting! In the very short term though I am after a recommendation from you guys on a good mechanic to take the car to to get it completely checked over and some preventitive maintenence done. Has 80k on the clock and anything reasonable I can get done at this stage I figure will be a good investment in the future. I have no concerns anything is seriously wrong but I don't want it leaving to chance. Things I definately want doing are a new water pump, electric water pump, coilpack, plugs, leads, belts, A/C compressor stuff checked, complete check of the motronic ignition system (idle is slightly iffy and throwing an adaption fault code), accelerator pedal feels a bit slack, etc, etc, the usual stuff. Also wondering whether getting the timing chains would be a sensible idea too at this stage and peace of mind. I'd love to do this stuff myself but just don't have the time or space at the moment. I really would like someone to look at it though who knows these engines and cars inside out though and can do a genuine job and advise on what else is needed. Prepared to take it to anyone in the UK as long as the recommendations as good enough... I am not interested in places that can get an extra 100 horsepower and whatever*, I want someone who knows the stock/original setup, by all means if they can do both that's fine Thanks in advance! *Hope that doesn't offend some of you Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I havent used any garages in the uk but for the automatic vr6's i would definately recommend changing the gearbox oil and filter now that its at 80k Edited May 2, 2015 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
HopefulVr6 10 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Already done The auto box is strong. I think the engine could run a little better though with a bit of TLC. Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 287 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 http://www.rsdlimited.com/About.htmlDanni prepped there rally car very sensible and great at routine maintenance Only place I take my golf to if I can't be bothered Link to post Share on other sites
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