vdub_pete

seen as my vr6 gearbox has crapped out for the second time im looking to upgrade and go the v5 conversion. ive done a bit of research and i will need: v5 gearbox (assuming any gearbox code will work??) 100mm bolt in driveshaft flanges from a mk4 tdi mk4 gear linkage (will any mk4 5 speed linkage work or does it need to be v5) to make it worth while i was going to put in a tdi 5th gear as well to keep revs down when cruising (which one will i need mk3? mk4? or just any tdI) Can anyone help me out and confirm my information and fill me in on the gray areas much appreciated

Nah just AC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anybody know what this is on my obd1 1994 vr. It's located just behind the expansion bottle and one pipe goes to some vacuum box in the passenger front wheel arch behind the arch lining and the other goes inside the cabin where the heather hoses go. Only asking coz on replacing the vacuum hose I broke the bit going inside and have no idea what it is or if it's important not only that I fear I may have to remove the dash to get at it :0 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Guess I was lucky then heater matrix had already been done when I bought my vr What's the deal with them anyway do they leak and piss coolant all over your legs or just not chuck out heat or what? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What's the worst job you've done on your vr? Anyone inclined to agree the piston rings are a real headache the oil scraper rings have the strength much less than that of a tooth pick! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm keen to know to I've got a similar set up apart from the tt plugs what's the advantage of them? Anyone know? Are you running obd1 or 2 mate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cheers for that I can't believe I'm saying this but I had more luck doing it that way and using a lighter, plenty of lube and easing the rings in like a gentlemen seamed to work for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Having issues installing new piston rings anyone got any hints and tips? I broke the 2nd ring on one piston installing it and I managed to get the rest in all good but then realised I'd stupidly put the pistons in the wrong way around and they needed turning 180 deg so I pulled them back out and the oil scraper rings on 2 broke. But I don't know if I broke them removing them or installing them. Made this to put them in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorted it, bought a new one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sweet as cheers man don't suppose u have sun visors to? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea sort of I'm in the middle of a full rebuild had the block skimmed to as the corrosion around the water galleries was quite bad. I'm having piston ring issues at the mo fucking things keep breaking!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea think i can get that what grade tho? so thats like 300km ish should i do oil change after that or leave it longer? I'd normaly do oil change every 8,000km 5,000 miles ish or every year what ever comes first.

Id really like to know the answer to this too mate as ive had my head and block skimmed quite a bit due to corrosion.

Whats the best oil to be putting in a rebuilt vr6 motor? i know u guys rate the quantum synta 10w40 but im in nz and we dont got no tps lol castrol edge 5w30? castrol mag 10w40? Any other brands? or grades? seen as its going to be freshly rebuilt should i run it in on a different oil? How long should i drive it for like a nanna b4 i can really put my foot down? cheers guys

Thats no worries mate my sister is in devon collecting parts to ship out for me