spadam 7 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 ive been looking for a vr6 for a while now and found one with 119,000 miles fsh vw mechanic excellent condition and looks great. I know these engines hold up well but what kind of mileage do they last and would this be a good mileage to buy. Just waiting to find out if timing chain and tensioners have been changed any info very much appreciated. oh and its an 1996 p reg so guessing obd2 Link to post Share on other sites
buttmrt 0 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Mine is currently at 152,000 miles and wasn't well looked after for the first 120,000 ish of those ( before my ownership), with no problems really. As long as the right stuff has been done to maintain the engine it should be fine. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 just timing chains and clutch around the 100k is usually a good rule to go buy... check out for any timing chain rattle's from that area...Pete Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 and check our buyers guide Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 ok cheers good info in the buyers guide will check the chain has been done Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 any chance we can get a thread going of everyones car with how many miles they have done and problems/ breakdowns encountered. Sorry if there allready is one. Link to post Share on other sites
dubstuff 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 its hard to put a mileage on a good engine mine has done 128k with fvwsh done every 8k but needs a rebore. Link to post Share on other sites
dubstuff 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 its hard to put a mileage on a good engine mine has done 128k with fvwsh done every 8k but needs a rebore. Link to post Share on other sites
dubstuff 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 its hard to put a mileage on a good engine mine has done 128k with fvwsh done every 8k but needs a rebore. Link to post Share on other sites
spudvr6 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Mines done 125,000 all 12 hydraulic lifters and both cams. Link to post Share on other sites
mightymidget 0 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 VR6's are Good motors that just keep on going. But at 120k your be looking at chains and tensioners. The water works tend to be poor as well. Look for leaks around the crack (transfer) pipe and thermostat block. Water pumps seem to be a problem, especially the original plastic impeller type. If you can get a compression test done. Persoanly I wouldn't touch a car with anything below 120psi (tested when hot, throttle full open, all plugs removed and fuel relay removed). Any variance of 40psi between cylinders and the head/valves will probably need looking at. Top mount bearings go especially if it's on stiffer springs. And the dreaded rust. Jacking points, rear arches, rear boot lid, above the windscreen, open the door and check around the main body door seals for rust. Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 cheers all think i have seen the golf for me. My mechanic owns it at the mo along with a host of other cars, Focus st, Noble, Golf vr6, Vauxhall astra. The cars on 79,000 and been well looked after it has 16inch alloys and lowered and stiffened suspension. He wants £2000 plus my old rover 200 for it. Link to post Share on other sites
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