VR6 Vento, well almost

[Jmac]

Ill make a start here, im in the middle of a conversion when i have a free slot ( which isnt often at the moment) anyway so far i will consult the owner to get approval to post all details, brings back memories and reminds me of all the tricks, best one is you dont have to waste time changing a pedal cluster, stoked i remembered that!!!!.
Anyway stay tuned with approval there will be info and pics to come, but im sure there wont be many VR6 Ventos around over here! ( Cops loved them in the UK)
Cheers
Jmac

[velly_16v_cab]

i love them, cant wait to see it jim,

shame you gotta change the peddle box in mk2 golfs tho

[Jmac]

i love them, cant wait to see it jim,

shame you gotta change the peddle box in mk2 golfs tho

Agreed mate. Couple other goodies are bonnet landing panel / headlamp panel swaps over to keep Radiator and Condensor VR which is a bonus, fusebox is a joy being the same so plug in, couple extras but no issue. No comms with the ECU but sure its only one of the above fusebox bridge wires so no probs. It has a long way to go and like a i say only get a chance to do it once every 1 to 2 weeks but give it a nudge when i do . Should be pretty rad when finished
ill try and muster up some pics now
Cheers
Jmac

[Jmac]

Having trouble with my camera tonight always the way so ill show some from the iphone.
This is the vehicle before it was sent to theatre

Ok Vento started with this

And is receiving this

heaps more will follow when i get my bloody camera to play ball
Cheers
Jmac

[Bora Sport]

I know a little bit about this one. It's my old car that is the donor VR6. I'm also very interested in watching this and also seeing the end result.

[Jarred]

I got wind of this project a while back, good to see it's taking shape!

[anthony]

I will be watching this closely.
The Jetta VR6 was very popular in South Africa when I lived there,and the Jetta 3 GLX VR6 was very much loved in America when I lived there.
I owned 2 Jetta 3 s,and they were actually a superb car.
Good looking,very reliable,great interiors,and best in class boot.

Replaced by the far more stylish Bora.

[Umai Naa!!]

I'll also be watching this closely.

Keep us posted, Jmac!

[Jace]

Site of a VR6 out of a bay brings back all my horrid memories!

Is it really basically bolt and plug in? That's amazing!
One thing VW did right.

[Jmac]

Site of a VR6 out of a bay brings back all my horrid memories!

Is it really basically bolt and plug in? That's amazing!
One thing VW did right.

Not quite , but a few things do.This car was an Auto and will be a manual when finished so you have to change the shifter, and change the brake pedal from the large one in the auto to the standard one, fit a clutch pedal and larger pedal cluster rod. Ill compile a list of changes as the show goes on. Might take a bit as this is getting done in between jobs.
Cheers
Jmac

[GoLfMan]

awesome jimmy

Will finally give the Vento an engine it deserves

[Jmac]

Technology has let me down badly, my last phone had the 1st piccies and they are gone, ah well, we all know what a Vr looks like in a Golf3 and a 2.0L in a Vento. Ok next pics have the engines out and pics are a bit onthe rough side but the conversion is in mid flight.

Was a Manual Vr6 Golf3

Was a 2.0ltr Auto Vento

Sorry about this pic but it has the Golf 3 Subframe, Driveshafts, Black forest mounts, and i have put the full VR6 loom in the bay at this stage sorry for the poor pics.

Engine is sat in its place and all the loom in the engine bay hooked up minus what goes on at the front, New Crack pipe, thermo housing etc but waiting for seals so still has to be finished. As before mentioned i fitted the long rod for the pedal cluster, removed the big pedal and the cluster now has 3 normal sized pedals, new bushes and pedal retaining clips. Master cylinder, servo and clutch master cyl also now in place before the engine was fitted for obvious reasons.

Again sorry about the pic but glad i got some, will try harder when i see the project next. Here the Vento dash is out to gain access to the pedal box, fusebox etc and soon the VR dash will be in there, take note there is a gearstick in there now!!!
Cheers for now
Jmac

[Bora Sport]

Jimmy. Just as a matter of interest. Will the spring rate of the VR6 rear suspension be ok for the heavier rear end of the Vento or will the springs need to be changed? And maybe I am jumping the gun with this question but will you be changing the rear beam axle?

[Jmac]

Jimmy. Just as a matter of interest. Will the spring rate of the VR6 rear suspension be ok for the heavier rear end of the Vento or will the springs need to be changed? And maybe I am jumping the gun with this question but will you be changing the rear beam axle?

No need to worry mate the Golf has K springs as does the VR6 Vento so all good. I am changing the beam for the obvious 4 stud to 5. So that covers that but yeah you are right normal Vento set up wouldnt cut it
Cheers
Jmac

[Bora Sport]

Thanks. I wasn't worried I was just interested. I assume the Konis and lowered springs that I bought when I had the VR are still on it.