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  1. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Have had a drive every day so far, running well,...

    Have had a drive every day so far, running well, touch wood, and yea enjoying some freedom [emoji3]


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  2. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Car was off the road for a while and COVID...

    Car was off the road for a while and COVID lockdowns in Victoria slowed down any fixes. They have now all been fixed. Had to replace water pump, battery and then got a full service. Hoping to start...
  3. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Thanks I got a wheel alignment done yesterday...

    Thanks
    I got a wheel alignment done yesterday and that’s made a big difference the the ride. Will do a bit more driving on the weekend.




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  4. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Finally got the coilovers in

    Have had a few distractions, other things to take care of over the last few months but finally got some time over the last 2 days to get the coilovers fitted to the car. Was easier than i thought,...
  5. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    The 21mm strut socket arrived today from...

    The 21mm strut socket arrived today from ozwidetools. Fair bit cheaper than ordering from the States let’s see how it holds up.
    It’s 1/2 inch drive so fits all my tools hoping it will be ok

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  6. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Awesome and thanks. I have a Bentley manual so...

    Awesome and thanks. I have a Bentley manual so will see what I can find.

    Messed about with rears too, couple of shots below, seems more straight forward.
    Bottom plate and sleeve
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    Then...
  7. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Thanks Dylan. I Found a flat looking nut in the...

    Thanks Dylan.
    I Found a flat looking nut in the parts from ECS have added that in
    Without the spacer the nut runs out of thread and the bearing and the plate that sits above the spring are all...
  8. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    ran into a problem today that i overlooked, I...

    ran into a problem today that i overlooked, I can't get the 21mm nut off the top of the existing strut as I have no way of then getting the allen key in to stop the thing spinning. Also don't have an...
  9. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Parts have all arrived

    All the parts have now arrived. I have coilovers, suspension kit and the Bentley repair manual along with some BBS centre caps if I change my mind about the VW ones.

    BC Racing coilovers
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  10. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Quick photo of the water cooled sticker as I have...

    Quick photo of the water cooled sticker as I have no other cool parts yet.

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    As mentioned earlier I did loose one of my BBS centre caps after i cleaned the wheel so I ordered 4 VW wheel...
  11. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Thanks Matty am enjoying getting the car back on...

    Thanks Matty am enjoying getting the car back on the road. The new tyres are so good, driving around today in the rain was fun, car feels really sure footed, corners so much better.

    Got the car...
  12. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Got the bulbs installed. Took of the headlights...

    Got the bulbs installed. Took of the headlights plus front grill to do a bit of a clean. All came up ok, I didn't break anything :), lights now much brighter.

    Removed front wheel passenger side,...
  13. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    thanks Sharkie hoping to keep this one going for...

    thanks Sharkie hoping to keep this one going for a while its great to drive when everything is working.

    Quick update

    My new headlight bulbs arrived today so thats a small start, will get them...
  14. Thread: Paul's VR6

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    Paul's VR6

    I have owned my VR6 since May 2010, am second owner, bought off a friend of mine. Car is stock standard, now has 108,000km on the clock. I still have the original owners manual, service log book and...
  15. Had the car idling for a bit got up to normal...

    Had the car idling for a bit got up to normal temp no leaks. Did a small drive 30 mins, stopped off to check if the fans cut in and yes they did so fingers crossed am ok and the replacement has gone...
  16. Got the parts Thursday and did the replacement...

    Got the parts Thursday and did the replacement today. Just did the housing left the crack pipe along. Really enjoyed working on the car was a big step for me. Started her up once done with new...
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    Wow car looks awesome, wheels are great

    Wow car looks awesome, wheels are great
  18. Thanks Hayden, good point and the car doesn’t get...

    Thanks Hayden, good point and the car doesn’t get driven every day I will check out the standard kits
  19. VR6 thermostat housing fails lost all coolant

    Yesterday the top pipe on the thermostat housing sheared off and all the coolant went too. I was just round the corner so just came straight back home with the temp light going crazy, probs 2-3 mins...
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    Sticky: VIC Same here re work will try and get along to the...

    Same here re work will try and get along to the one in March

    Paul


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  21. Thread: VR6 update

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    Yes am wrapped it's back on the road. There was...

    Yes am wrapped it's back on the road. There was one other downside of leaving it un moved on the street as it seems some ran off with the fog light covers, don't think they were lights
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  22. Thread: VR6 update

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    Am in based in Elsternwick - SE melbourne. Did...

    Am in based in Elsternwick - SE melbourne.

    Did the airbox mod. Cut out two rectangle shapes so as I could always glue back if required. See photo below
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  23. Thread: VR6 update

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    VR6 update

    My VR6 has been off the road for almost a year. I ran out of patience with repeated coilpack issues, coolant and the aircon failed. Seemed to be burning the cash and then a few months later something...
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    Hello again - mk3

    Been a while since I was on forum but have got the old vr6 going again am in Melb, hello to all

    Paul


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  25. Coil has been replaced and the car is now running...

    Coil has been replaced and the car is now running really well again. If the car ever shows those symptoms that will be the first thing I replace.
    Are there any expectations as to how long a coil on...
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