MK3 Random Thread

[VR28LT]

Damn! Only saw that Vento the other day. Didn't he only just buy it?

Yeh it was only his for a few weeks before this happened

[VR28LT]

So I decided to get back in the mk3 game


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need a lip Ben ive got a duck bill here that i cant even give away lol

[Ben J]

I do need a lip.. Was thinking of getting a NA one (or a few to spread around) but a duckbill would still be awesome

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[stefcio007]

I noticed the mk4 AC compressor has the same model number stamped on it as the mk3 VR6 one, are they identical then? because there are a lot of mk4 compressors floating around.

[browntown42]

I've got a problem I can't seem to find a fix for, I attached a new rad support panel (when I had the crash) which came with the bonnet latch attached, but when I attached the bonnet onto the original paint lines and drop it down, It locks and unlocks fine but there is 10mm of up and down play in the bonnet before it sits flush.
I've already bottomed out the bonnet springs, tried bottoming out the latch and tried lifting the hood higher but it doesn't seem to want to sit completely down flush and there's still movement.
Are there different bonnet latches between models?
Is maybe the bonnet I got flexed?
Any help would be great cheers

[stefcio007]

Hey guys, what should be done mechanically with the car after 120k km? In order of priority. Looks like I might have the car for a bit longer than expected.

[MilkIsYum]

Hey guys, what should be done mechanically with the car after 120k km? In order of priority. Looks like I might have the car for a bit longer than expected.

I'd probably look at the timing chains, thermostat, water pump and serp belt.

[stefcio007]

I'd probably look at the timing chains, thermostat, water pump and serp belt.

Thermostat and water pump both done recently so that's two things already off the list.

[Speed]

Do timing chains get adjusted or replaced? I was under the impression that they didn't need Changi g as frequently as belts. Is this false?

[himynameisbryce]

Do timing chains get adjusted or replaced? I was under the impression that they didn't need Changi g as frequently as belts. Is this false?

They shouldn't need replacing on a certain schedule like belts do, but some cars (like 12v VR6s) have been known to need replacing with all the guides and such. If the oil is changed quite regularly and when it should from new, it can prolong this a fair bit. I've worked for Mazda and BMW and they both have a couple of engines where this can be quite common, more so if servicing is neglected


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