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Quick Question: Re Rocker Cover Gasket Leak?

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  • Quick Question: Re Rocker Cover Gasket Leak?

    Hi all,

    Seems this leak is common on VR6. i have searched for a step by step to remove intake, rocker etc. some say its a huge job (ie removal of the whole front of the car) others say it takes 30 mins.

    im confused

    has anyone done this? As i want to fix this minor leak. On inspection it doesnt look that difficult to get to but im a little timid as i dont want to bight off more than i can chew.

    many thanks
    Last edited by stevoooish; 02-12-2014, 02:09 PM.
    1996 VR6 Golf

  • #2
    At a guess some will be saying front off due to the intake manifold bolts?
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    MKIV GSW TDI
    7P Touareg TDI

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    • #3
      you have to ease the front out a bit to get to the intake manifold bolts. Yoy really don't need to take the entire thing off.

      Just have a look around and you'll get an idea of what to do, some good DIYs on vortex.

      Took me about 3 hours from memory but that included doing some other jobs here and there.

      Current: 2007 Black Magic GTI - APR Stage 2, Carbonio intake, APR downpipe and catback exhaust, RNS510, Bi-Xenons, Custom Red Leather Interior, Tow Bar, Racks and Parking Sensors
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      Previous: 1997 Black Magic VR6 - CX Racings, BFI Stealthlines, Chipped ECU, Genie Extractors, Thule 404s, Fairing, Suitcase delete with hotdog.

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      • #4
        So u do have to remove the front :/ ? I will just let it leak. Looks a major job
        1996 VR6 Golf

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        • #5
          Originally posted by mb1907953 View Post
          you have to ease the front out a bit to get to the intake manifold bolts. Yoy really don't need to take the entire thing off.

          Just have a look around and you'll get an idea of what to do, some good DIYs on vortex.

          Took me about 3 hours from memory but that included doing some other jobs here and there.

          Cool ok. If could achieve a result in 3 hours id be happy for sure.
          Thank you both for ur feedback
          1996 VR6 Golf

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          • #6
            I've done them without pulling the front off. That whole process is an absolute last resort.

            If you've got a nice variety of tools, it should come apart pretty easy. I've done much harder rocker cover gaskets in my time.
            '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
            '01 Beetle 2.0

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            • #7
              As above, mani should be easy enough with the front on with the right tools
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              • #8
                Thanks Champs
                1996 VR6 Golf

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