antera309 3 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 My top tensioner looked pretty much the same as CorradoVR6-nos's, at 90,000 miles, so I had the whole lot changed. Fitting new chains and tensioners is actually pretty easy - it's taking the gearbox off to get to them that's the tricky part! Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Mines being done today, the whole lot with clutch too at 67k P plate. I would rather have that piece of mind and enjoy driving it as thats what i bought it for. If im going to own the car for a while then sooner rather than later is better imo Link to post Share on other sites
dstyrrell 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 i was thinking guys, rather than pissign about isn't it easier and more cost effective to just get a exchange engine for £1400(i'm sure thats what i was quoted).Better result in the end i think.Knowing my luck i'd get the chains done and have it all put back together and then the rings will go, or the little ends will need doing or some sh1t like that.God i'm negative need more prozac. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Sometimes its a case of 'Better The Devil You Know' though. If I was 110% happy with the history of an engine and it had the chains/tensioners done then I might be tempted to replace the engine. Otherwise ill stick with what I know as I know the history of my engine for the past 100k! Link to post Share on other sites
dstyrrell 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sometimes its a case of 'Better The Devil You Know' though. If I was 110% happy with the history of an engine and it had the chains/tensioners done then I might be tempted to replace the engine. Otherwise ill stick with what I know as I know the history of my engine for the past 100k!How many miles have you got on the clock now ? Link to post Share on other sites
dstyrrell 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry i just look up and see you have 160KIf you look after it i rekon it'll do those miles again, there was a geezer on vortex that had 250K on the clock and his was still fine, i'm a firm believer that regular oil changes are the key especially when higher milage.Dave Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 im on 122k stil fine,oil and filter change every 4000 miles Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 im now on 160k, just had a new clutch, not gonna touch the chains for a bit, as it sound sweet, tappets are a little rattly, so i may change them, but i also change my oil every 3000, speaking of which it'll be due before i go to the RING. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I havent had em done and cant see any paperwork to suggest they have been done.....lots of receipts in booksame here n its on 106k miles Link to post Share on other sites
vrdubb 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 my service book says timing belts done but does that mean the chains? Link to post Share on other sites
philbatesvr6 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 i would hope so yea lol Link to post Share on other sites
vrdubb 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 thought so just my mate said it was meaning the rubber belt on the other side, i am new to VR's only had it 2 days so excuse my ignorance Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Its unusual for a service to include having chains done as well as its an expensive thing Link to post Share on other sites
matty.vrt 120 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 bought a engine that had them done 100.000 and changed them agen at 120.000 just for good measure. Link to post Share on other sites
b4zza 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 dont no as it stated when i bought it has had them done so al look threw the paperwork and put ma mind at rest Link to post Share on other sites
jws vr6 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Mine were done at 118k, and the guides were in bits, was quite scary when i saw what had been keeping my engine together!! Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 i had mine done at 100k but i only did tensioners as chains were fine,i could have got away with the top tensioner bolt Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 85 0 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've had mine done last week. top tensioner plate was knackered and stretched chains. made it verrry rattly on idle. purrs nice and smooth now though! well worth doin. also got a starter moter, water pump, aux belt and tensioner fitted for a grand total of 660 quid. billy bargain i reckon Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 116k and not changed them yet. Fingers crossed that all will be good until i have enough money for new clutch as well! Link to post Share on other sites
frannybigballs 0 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 134k, no rattle, regular oil chnge, its a little belter seeing as its run on a budget at the minute Link to post Share on other sites
tonk 0 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 had one lot done at 104k because it was a little bit rattaly only for the bottom end to pack in 400 miles later.new engine put in a bit fast as was going down devon for a weeks holiday with the family then on the way back top guide snaped of and the chain was hitting the tensioner bolt, iv never heard anything sound so rough!quick question - is there 2 types of tensioner bolt? its just that i have one with a nipple on the end and one without, the one without seems to be a bit shorter. Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 85 0 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 yeh the older tensioner bolt relies on just oil pressure. newer one is spring loaded onto the chain. you can use either, but most prefer the latte, sprung version Link to post Share on other sites
ip 0 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 What qualifies as 'a later' vr6? Mine's a 95 which I suspect means it's an earlier one. Also, if only doing the top tensioner, does the gearbox still need to come off?Cheers,ip Link to post Share on other sites
tonk 0 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 tensioner = no but if you were to do the top guide then yes it does.Tensioner is just like a big bolt sat just behind the aux water pump, easy to change. Link to post Share on other sites
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