Servicing VR6

[sukebe]

From various things Ive read, Im thinking I might replace the O2 sensor. Only question is, do our cars run 1 or 2 sensors. I assume this is an OBDI and II thing, but am not sure what our cars are.

[The_Hawk]

Hey if u can wait, this seems like a good deal: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volks...ectrical/275/2

Looks very interesting:

Tune up kit, VR6 AAA Include STI performance wire set and 6 NGK BKR5EKU spark plugs. 105.00
Ignition wire removal tool Ignition wire removal tool - Removes ignition wire from spark plug without pulling on cable. Professional quality metal tool designed to last, does not break like plastic versions. This tool is essential to remove ignition wires without damaging them. 43.00
Oil filter kit Original equipment. Includes oil filter element and seal ring. Filter element has plastic ends. 10.92
Fuel filter We recommend two new hose clamps shown below. 13.78
Hose clamp, 13-14mm size range 2 required 0.71

All of which comes to US$174.12 Which works out to be about AU$207 + shipping. At a guess I would say about US$30 for postage should cover it bringing the total to AU$243. (I have emailed them to ask about shipping).

There would be a few questions first

Are the all genuine OEM parts?
Do you need the lead remover?
I'd argue about the clamps, but at 71c...


Considering I would be paying AU$153.78 to get the parts from Denlo and I wouldn't be getting the leads or removal tool it does sound like reasonable purchase. Just need to make up my mind if I want those leads or not. After all, if I don't change them out, it's somewhat easier and cheaper to buy in Australia. If I drop just the removal tool it brings it back to about AU$196 delivered, now that is VERY tempting... Wonder if leads will make it through the post...

[peedman]

Yeh theyd be oem stuff.

[The_Hawk]

Looks very interesting:
Tune up kit, VR6 AAA Include STI performance wire set and 6 NGK BKR5EKU spark plugs. 105.00
Ignition wire removal tool Ignition wire removal tool - Removes ignition wire from spark plug without pulling on cable. Professional quality metal tool designed to last, does not break like plastic versions. This tool is essential to remove ignition wires without damaging them. 43.00
Oil filter kit Original equipment. Includes oil filter element and seal ring. Filter element has plastic ends. 10.92
Fuel filter We recommend two new hose clamps shown below. 13.78
Hose clamp, 13-14mm size range 2 required 0.71

Postage is actually $49 and makes the total US$223.12 or AU$268.06

Using http://www.importpartsconnection.com/ for the same stuff, minus the tool (which I can't find) & postage, the total comes to US$166.96 so about the same at the end of the day.

Arrrrrgggg, now I have to decide what to do. Do I just get the filters locally and do them now, or do a wait a little bit till I can afford to do the lot...

It's definately worth it if I do the leads... That might be the go, save the tool, leads and plugs for a little later but do the fluids now.

[TazzyVR6]

I got my dad to make a tool for me. Cost nothing! There a threads on this forum on how to make one. It's not hard

[The_Hawk]

If anyone is interested OEM Oil filter from McGrath Liverpool cost me $42.80


But for the exciting part! I got a replacement trim part for the drivers side, side skirt that was missing! At $7 it has to be a contender for one of the cheapest parts for a VR6

[sukebe]

VR6 oil filters from Repco are like $28, and from MJM Autohaus (USA) you can get a pack of 5 OEM for about $60-70 including delivery.

[The_Hawk]

Yeah, I found OEM oil filters overseas for about US$11 each.

As for the ones from Repco, they use Ryco filters, not the OEM Hengst ones which have been HIGHLY recommended.

At the end of the day it was the only part I needed so although it was more expensive, it's all good... And I got the missing trim piece which makes me happy

[The_Hawk]

I have all the bits I need now, jacked the car up and had a brainwave...

Thought I might have a quick bash at the oil filter housing before I drain all the oil. Seems multigrips really dont work and I'm going to need a 36mm spanner. Glad I found this out before I drained all the oil

Problem is that no one seems to have a 36mm socket or ring spanner! Anyone know where I might find one?

Bunnings are out, AutoBarn are out, Supercheap are out. And by out I mean they don't carry them.

Lastly, anyone care to point out jack points on the Mk3 when using jack stands? I can jack the car up, but with only one jack point, where do you put the stand or where do you jack as an alternative?

[The_Hawk]

UPDATE!

A mate assured me Supercheap had them since he was sitting watching Bathurst with two employees, so down I went and no they dont

On the way home I stuck my head in AutoOne, the one place I hadn't thought about. The guy says no, but his other AutoOne 5 minutes down the road does... so at about 5 minutes to closing I got a 36mm 1/2 inch drive socket for $35

Looks like the oil might be changed under lights, but at least it's still getting done today!

[The_Hawk]

And Done, new oil, new filter. NICE

The old oil filter was a Mahle, which didn't come out too bad, although it could only be 3 months old. The oil was nice and black.

The oil filter housing drain screw wouldn't come out, but oh well, just ment I got a little more oil on my hands.

For those that are interested this is the oil I used:


I now have to wait till either SuperCheap get more in or find another store that sells it so I have some spare for when it starts to run low.

[The_Hawk]

Interesting... Went down to SuperCheap to get some more oil today so I could top her up. Seems the "Bathurst 1000 Special" price I paid of ~$40 was rubbish since I paid $39.95 today. Sadly I can't find the receipt to confirm... maybe it was $38.95 on that weekend. Bah.

Oh well, at $40/5L it's not all that expensive really for what is supposed to be a very good oil.

[MattyT]

It is german, of course it is very good

[The_Hawk]

It is german, of course it is very good

Just like me

[Kenji]

Supercheap has to be the most useless
of the spare parts people the employees don't know much,
they don't have any parts, they are not cheap.... just useless