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Picked up my vr6 on the weekend. Previous owner was a forum member way back before my time i believe (car still has a VWW sticker out back
). Thanks to andrew for the sale and also fixing a minor bug or two before i picked it up.
Thanks to Josh and Stu for the lift and assistance!
So on the cars 20-30min run home we had a few problems with oil and engine temps, both going up above what they should be... also had some problems engaging 5th (dont think i made it to 5th gear on the test drive...?)
so for the gear changing problem going to bleed the clutch as it seems very 'short' atm and hope that sorts it.
for the temperatures will be looking at the thermo stat and giving the car a coolant flush.
the thermo fans only seem to run when the engine is off, so will look into that sooner then later also.
quick pic this arvo before i left it and headed back to Bairnsdale.
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My thermos only kick in when you turn it off, pretty sure that's standard, my engine runs at optimum temp since I replaced the coolant tank and cap, thermostat was then replaced as well.Comment
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oh ok!! Interesting, how does that go in traffic though...?Originally posted by dark View Post
What were your temps doing before u did the tank and cap? Im pretty sure my tank is newish, alot of stuff has been replaced already.Comment
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they used to be a bit over half, now always under half, havent sat in really bad traffic yet but it seems to be goodComment
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Ah that's a pretty tidy VR6, please pull it apart quickly so I dont have to see.Comment
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Agreed, from the pics it's way nicer than mine body wise anyway!Comment
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body wise it is great i hate to say it, even the sunroof works!!
but a lot of money would need to be thrown at it to get it to road worthy standard/daily usage. this is pretty much the reason the owner was selling it. exhaust it pretty much gone, 1 window JUST works, no AC, no cruise, no lock in drivers door, new rotors will be needed.
these things don't really effect me.
It is a bit tired looking in person, but yes, is probably too good to be wrecking.Comment
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its not being wrecked, its being re-birthedOriginally posted by dylan8 View Post
VW: it aint just a car, its a way of life
There are few things more satisfying in life than finding a solution to a problem and implementing it
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true!Originally posted by GoLfMan View Postits not being wrecked, its being re-birthed
who knows. the left over vr parts might make a come back depending on how many working parts i have in the end.Comment
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KEEP the sunroof!! Im sure you are aware thoes things are Expensive.
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its a bummer the vento doesnt have a hole in the roof to drop it into.Originally posted by vdubin View Post
also picked up these... surprised no one has them yet, was eyeing them off for a while but was still unsure if i was actually ever going to get a VR, but now i do.
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Looks stately man, nice.Comment
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so VR made it home today with a clutch bleed and coolant flush thanks to stu and woody (and tool hire from Jarred!)
drove it very slowly and carefully home (3hrs) except for buzzing a certain parked car to set the alarm off closer to home
Gave it a wash and a quick spin up the street as i hadnt pushed the car yet.
Very happy with my purchase even if there is a lot wrong with it... Mum almost talked me into keeping it as a VR and building the vento with something else (meaning i could have 3 cars just becuase she didnt want to see it pulled apart) she is very impressed with the look and build of it) but i think the VR needs a boot
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Will grab some pics tomorrow as it looking much nicer without the brake covered wheels and the trims all blackened even it was a half arsed wash. bit of a shame to pull it to pieces.
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