15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Right!Hello everyone! i have been on this forum for a few years, But i have recently just purchased an OBD2 Vr6 engine with gearbox and other bits. It has come out of a 97 High line model. I am abit Confused as what i should do first as i want to re-build it. Chains are the obvious option i reckon, Just need a little help to be honest..Any Suggestions!! Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Any replies would be much appreciated Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Depends on how far you want to go, chains is definitely a good start, maybe vso's and guides? Are you going FI? Maybe look into forged internals? Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi Daverse, thanks for replying mate! right, at the moment I would say I want the engine to be quick enough for street performance as I have no plans to make it a track car. So maybe 263 cams, giac chip filter and exhaust later down the line. I'm going to sound abit thick here but what are VSO's and Guides? And what are the benifits to the engine? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Valve stem oil seals and valve guides Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ahh thanks lukey! I plan on doing all of that while the head is off. Worst thing I could have ever done was tell my missus about this whole thing. :S Link to post Share on other sites
Therusterman 59 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Crank end oil seal is worth doing as you'll have the clutch off. Also maybe replace the plastic housings and seals in the cooling system (crack pipe, thermostat housing etc.) I'd also suggest replacing the o-ring seals on the oil cooler, these seem to leak and are a bit fiddly to do when everything's back together. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Take the heavy AC compressor off. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ahh thanks lukey! I plan on doing all of that while the head is off. Worst thing I could have ever done was tell my missus about this whole thing. :SSurely she has an expensive hobby of some sort? Use it against her. Every time a parcel comes for mine full of shoes or handbags or god knows what else crap she buys I don't moan a bit, so when an expensive package comes for me, if she says anything I have a long list of things that will shut her up. Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Excellent! Thanks Therusterman, the little things are so beneficial, something as small as a leaking seal can cause all sorts of problems! Also i may as well get new hoses too. welp i better get out the calculator Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Haha! Lukey you hit the nail on the head mate! thats exactly what im gona do! she likes make up jewellery and all that other crap, Ill use that against her!She just doesn't get it, All i hear is where is the rest of the car its a waste of money etc, the satisfaction will come when it all done!! Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 yeah youre righ,t i dont really need that AC comprssor do i? Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 im guessing i will need a shorter belt if i do this. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yep, just a single sided ribbed belt, they are much cheaper too but only get continental one Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 You can gets conti one from eurocarparts for about £18. Oh and another good thing to do is oil cooler seals front and back. And water pump, they are an exchange item at VW so only costs about £20 for a new genuine one. Link to post Share on other sites
15 DEGREEZ 7 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ah thanks Pete,Lukey and Thurusterman! Ill pick one up on Friday, I did want the AC. But now I suppose I don't really need it as it will add more weight to the engine.As I start the who thing I will defo be posting a build thread Link to post Share on other sites
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