Dylan8's Vento

[dylan8]

not much happening with the VR/Vento. Have been focusing on the Bora/BBS RS again...
guessing the leaking the VR is from the sunroof after finding the original install/warranty information on it, but now the jeep is gone its undercover anyways.
havnt had a look as i cant get to the back on the vento atm, but do people think the VR tow setup could be moved across to the Vento?
Did buy myself a BBS stock wheel for the VR for $5, so now i have a set of 5 instead of that scary looking space saver.
Got some side skirts off Stu.
Also got a set of Thule roof racks so now have somewhere to store parts rather then fill up the shed floor.

Back to splitting RS and removing 165/40s and 185/35s off 8s and 9s

[dylan8]

Spend a hour or two with the Vento this arvo between sleep and work.
VR seats saw some cleaner and conditioner.
going to give them a second go and see if it softens them up even more.

Pulled the bumpers on the VR and pulled the frame for the toe ball off and hopefully it fits to the vento.

[dylan8]

can any one confirm what steering rack I should have in my vento?
quick search shows the ZF rack has a square waffle finish like this:

and the TRW is smooth. mine appears to be smooth (TRW), just want to double check its the original part etc, is there anywhere to look up a list of what years/models came with what?

[thestu]

Alllllll the same

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[dylan8]

Alllllll the same

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what you mean? all aussie are TRW? because im buying bits from ECS and makes a difference to what I buy in regards to tie rods and things...

[Ben J]

This has got me pretty confused before too. I think it should be a TRW but I cant be 100% sure. If your's isnt waffely like in that picture then yes Im under the impression its a TRW

[thestu]

Do you need one? I have 3

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[dylan8]

Do you need one? I have 3

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nar im good cheers! buying some refresher parts is all

[dylan8]

did some more interneting/googling and less work on the car...
I came across this. maybe the source of my dodgy feeling clutch, apparnelty a problem when upgraded clutches are installed, and Tim pointed out this car already had a problem with the fork not long after the clutch was originally installed.
Refer the bend...

if that is the case, plan is to either buy or make this (pending on the cost of a stock unit...):


Will suss out if that is the problem when its all out, as Josh pointed out might be worth while strengthening it anyway!

also not sure if a mk3 thing or just my car in particular but the gear box feels very sloppy compared to my mk4, mk4 just goes where you want it to go, VR really needs some directing into the right position.
thats when I came across guys doing a mk4 0j2 shifter swap. These were the comments about it:

By swapping the shifterbox, cables, and shift tower(in the transmission) from a mk4 5spd car, shifts will be much smoother and precise. Putting the Mk4 shifter box in only requires that a few holes be drilled in the floor, and some extended studs bolted into the box. This is a great shifter, and oem upgrade

This is defiantly something that interests me, as I do enjoy the feel of the mk4 shift over a lot of other manual cars cars

[Cookie28]

I've only driven a VR once but compared to my bora the shift was not as nice so i believe that its pretty normal for a VR to feel like that, and i also LOVE the gearshift in my bora and i haven't found a car yet that has a nicer shift (not that I've driven THAT many cars)

[VR28LT]

not to worry Dylan changing gears on a VR is like rowing a boat, you can adjust the linkage for a better more direct feel but then that can only take things so far.

clutch forks even new from the stealer ship are less then $50 the last time i checked.

02j shifter tower conversion is the way to go if you want the VR to shift like a mk4

[dylan8]

I've only driven a VR once but compared to my bora the shift was not as nice so i believe that its pretty normal for a VR to feel like that, and i also LOVE the gearshift in my bora and i haven't found a car yet that has a nicer shift (not that I've driven THAT many cars)

yeah thats what im thinking... im sure there are better options out there again, but i know i like the mk4s so might go that way.

not to worry Dylan changing gears on a VR is like rowing a boat, you can adjust the linkage for a better more direct feel but then that can only take things so far.

clutch forks even new from the stealer ship are less then $50 the last time i checked.

02j shifter tower conversion is the way to go if you want the VR to shift like a mk4

oh nice. the strengthened ones are $90 before postage. so probably better off just buying a stock one and beefing it up

[Jarred]

*apparently* there is also a greater range of short shift kits avaliable for the mk 4 setup, as opposed to the mk 3 setup.

[dylan8]

its been a while...
but plans are to head back to Bairnsdale these coming school holidays, and get the car to a level i can drive it to Melbourne (at a minimum) as parents are starting to get annoyed about the broken looking golf in the carport. and its a bit hard for me to work on it 3hrs away...

While there was lots of other parts I wanted (suspension refresh, hose kits, cv boots/CVs, engine mounts, mk4 shifter etc) but I just cant afford them right now.
So here is what I have on the order list. Any other 'must haves' people think I should get while pulling the engine out?
Thinking either ECS or GAP for my order. GAP kits seem to have less parts then the ECS ones, so not sure if this is a worry or not...

Will hopefully be getting Josh to strengthen the clutch release lever by welding a plate to the top to suit the HD clutch the VR is already running (its already snapped two im lead to believe)

Engine Block Gasket Set
Brand: ES#: 2726 Mfg#: 021198011A

Cylinder Head Gasket Set
Complete gasket set for your 12v VR6
Brand: ES#: 2262 Mfg#: 021198012B

Ultimate VR6 Timing Chain Kit
Complete VR6 chain kit including everything you'll need to do a chain…
Brand: ES#: 8982 Mfg#: 021198501

Throw-out Bearing
A must replacement when you do clutch work
Brand: ES#: 2167950 Mfg#: 02A141165G~LUK

Pressure Plate Bolts - Priced Each x 6
Bolt that secures pressure plate to flywheel, 6-required
Brand: ES#: 263656 Mfg#: N10101001~OE

Clutch Release Lever
Be sure to change this when doing clutch work
Brand: ES#: 272284 Mfg#: 02J141719C

Flywheel Bolt - Priced Each x 10
Used to hold the flywheel to the crank (12v VR6 only)
Brand: ES#: 2636 Mfg#: N90539801

[Ben J]

A new waterpump and crackpipe etc maybe? Easy to swap while the engines out, a bit of a pain while it's in I think.