Vento VR6

[stefcio007]

Heat-shrink wrap tube? Used often for electrical cables. Might be a better solution.

[dylan8]

ventos leak like a sieve in the rear end

[dylan8]

nice plates btw

[stephen8512]

Heat-shrink wrap tube? Used often for electrical cables. Might be a better solution.

I'll take that into consideration as well. Thanks Stefan!

ventos leak like a sieve in the rear end

nice plates btw

Yeah? I have yet to notice. I'll give it a wash this weekend and see if theres any leaks! the MK4 by comparison just seems like such a big step up in terms of everything, quality, parts used, etc.... but hey, #MK3life hahaha

[stephen8512]

Did the rest of the moulding clips on both sides of the car by replacing them with fresh items. Lots of dirt and grime build up overtime.



Old clips. Some were broken, some had the rubber torn.



Used some of this stuff to get rid of the dirt and grime



Came up a treat





New clips installed ready to go



FK hoodlifts installed

[Mk3 AAA]

Mate just picking up a comment from the random thread. Both your aux water pump and main have been done and the main has the metal impeller. Not worth changing for a while IMO they're not old.

[stephen8512]

Mate just picking up a comment from the random thread. Both your aux water pump and main have been done and the main has the metal impeller. Not worth changing for a while IMO they're not old.

Ah thanks Joe. Yeah was wondering as I was reading up about the OEM pump and the plastic impellers going bust. Wasn't sure if it had changed when u were changing the motor. If the metal one is already there then cool!

When was it done just curiously?

[Mk3 AAA]

Ah thanks Joe. Yeah was wondering as I was reading up about the OEM pump and the plastic impellers going bust. Wasn't sure if it had changed when u were changing the motor. If the metal one is already there then cool!

When was it done just curiously?

When the engine was out, the aux was done a bit earlier, but I reckon it should still be fine, it's much easier to get to as well. Most of the cooling system has been fettled with, hoses/pumps/crack pipe aren't that old. The heater core was actually working, until the spout leading into the engine bay broke off (so it was probably due for replacement) BUT if you did want to get the heater going you could just reconnect it with something that will fit over the remains of the spout (maybe feed a slightly smaller metal piece into it, then clamp onto that?? Just an idea. Heater core is bypassed with the existing hoses there's just one elbow piece that should have been in the glove box or somewhere in the spares to rejoin the core into the loop. (May need to top water up once done).

[stephen8512]

When the engine was out, the aux was done a bit earlier, but I reckon it should still be fine, it's much easier to get to as well. Most of the cooling system has been fettled with, hoses/pumps/crack pipe aren't that old. The heater core was actually working, until the spout leading into the engine bay broke off (so it was probably due for replacement) BUT if you did want to get the heater going you could just reconnect it with something that will fit over the remains of the spout (maybe feed a slightly smaller metal piece into it, then clamp onto that?? Just an idea. Heater core is bypassed with the existing hoses there's just one elbow piece that should have been in the glove box or somewhere in the spares to rejoin the core into the loop. (May need to top water up once done).

Ah sweet. I have a VW OEM aux pump ready to go in case I needed to put it in. The samco hoses are still fine. Crack pipe looks okay but will probably change to a billet item later on, prob gruvenparts or 42DD or something.

Planning on doing heater core later on too. I have a new heater core sitting here with me but from what I've been told its a pretty big job as the dash needs to come out. It doesn't sound like a whole lot of fun to be honest.

Just want to do the suspension refresh and clutch/chains first as the car has developed a clutch rattle it seems. Wanna make sure its all good mechanically.

[Mk3 AAA]

Crack pipe should have a few good years in it yet. No rush for billet IMO as current is OEM and in good nick. Chains/clutch will make a world of difference I sold it cheap partly taking those jobs into account.

A mate dented that sill under the drivers door because he put the trolley jack well behind the mounts, I couldn't be mad because he was helping but always thought some VR6 side skits might be a nice factory VR look and hide it... food for thought.

[stephen8512]

scrubs up alright......in photos. haha

Paint is knackered especially the roof but can imagine with a fresh coat of paint how good it'll look.

Took the Vento out for a wash. Re-textured the plastics with boiled linseed oil for the time being as a temporary measure. Came out a treat.

[drucejnr]

Looks so good man! so glad its at a home where its being looked after

[RauryTaylorVR6]

Mate glad too find this, I and my mate on separate occasions snapped copious pics of this beast when it was in Bellbowrie Brisbane a few months ago... Could not believe my eyes when i saw it. Rare enough seeing a Vento here in Aus.

Both of us were driving modded mk3's not sure if you saw us but yeah good stuff

[Mk3 AAA]

Was still mine back then, didn't see you. You're not the one wrecking the Mk3 out that way by any chance?

[stephen8512]

Cosmetic updates :

Spare rear licence plate euro tub re-furbed

Before :


After :


OEM Audi TT pedals




Also picked up this immaculate 4 spoke genuine Nardi steering wheel, thanks to Ray. It keeps in theme with the OEM look