cornishvr6 52 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hi all, im looking to purchase a 2nd vr6 thats in need of repair, the car starts fine but on tickover its very lumpy and not sounding healthy at all, apparently the car wont go any faster than 15mph so total loss of power, any rough ideas what this may be any help would be much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 my first thought is the coilpack is it cracked??if it is faulty i have 1 that works fine it has a crack in it but it was covered up with epoxy when i removed it and i will seal it before u had it if u want it,,its 99p atm on ebay,lol Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Im unsure mate im yet to see under the bonnet as yet, just getting an idea of what it may be or just get a collection of parts together to replace, would the coilpack cause that problem then? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 poss cam sensor or maf Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 yes coilpack will cause problems like this erm heres a link saying how to test if it is the coilpack before uhttp://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=25809 buy a new 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Cheers guys, i was initially thinking the maf but didnt think it would lose nearly all power if that was at fault?i noticed jimmy on ebay as well as coilpack your also selling maf and cam sensor? I'd rather replace these items before swapping the engine as the previous owner wanted to do? Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 yes mate i have them parts is your car a obd1 or 2 though as all the parts i have are off a obd1,,if its a obd1 i will sell u the cam sensor,maf and coilpack for 40 posted,and end them on ebay,lol Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 It is a 1995 model so thats an obd1 right? Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 if your airflow looks the same then yes it is Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 ok that would be a great help thanks, I will double check tommorow and pm you if thats ok?btw could you also pm me a price on the coilies? cheers Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 no problem mate and i was going to keep the coilies but ive decided to keep it comfy and standard:) pm me an offer but they wont be available till the car gets scrapped because i have no more suspension to put on it Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 ok well i will double check if its an obd1 and pm you tommorow re the coilovers Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 You really need to get it on VAGCOM to find out what is up, its no good just changing things as you could change loads of things till its sorted Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 How do i do this? would i have to take it to vw? or an independent specialist? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 How do i do this? would i have to take it to vw? or an independent specialist?how far down are u ?User location shows you near Connecticut ????????? 8-) i was never good at Geography lol Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Im based in the far southwest, helston, its between penzance and truro. Link to post Share on other sites
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