cRACK PIPE LEAKING....how do i get to it?

[Antihero1981 8]

whats the best way to get to the crack pipe on the vr6 , i think mine has a slight leak ..it was changed for a gruven one a while ago

i need to get to it but since i did not install it i dont have a clue...lol

Thanks

[Ben Seabrook 4]

If i remember correctly you have to remove the thermostat housing on the side of the block first and then you can just twist and pull the crack pipe out - if you have a metal gruven one at least you don't have to worry about it breaking when you do this !!

[Antihero1981 8]

are they just normal o-rin seals or do i need a trip to gsf or vw

[legvw 0]

Think there just normal o-rings, just replace with a bit o grease on the o-ring, so as not to damage the o-ring when fitting back into the hole in the block. Also make sure the hole is clear of rust, else it won't seal properly.

[Ben Seabrook 4]

as above normal o-ring ones mate

[Antihero1981 8]

cheers...just mad as i put new vw coolant in....20 quid later , see if i can drain it and reuse it........

[MaidenVR6 26]

Remember to remove your battery first, Makes it so much easier to remove your t-stat housing.

[Antihero1981 8]

cool........thanks for that.....there goes my radio settings

[Antihero1981 8]

well managed to get it out without taking out battery.....When you put it back in do you assemble the crack pipe in housing then put into block?

def need new o-rings.....the one has a slight break , hence the leak i think....they must of damaged it when putting it in....

thanks for the help guys , came out pretty easy , hope it goes back in easy..lol