vr61980 1 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi guys I have a 97 2.8 vr6 that has a chain problem it was running ok then stopped was making a tapping sound but now won't turn over took the rocker off and noticed the chain was slack do we know if this is an interference engine or can I get away with new chains etc any help would be most appreciated Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi guys I have a 97 2.8 vr6 that has a chain problem it was running ok then stopped was making a tapping sound but now won't turn over took the rocker off and noticed the chain was slack do we know if this is an interference engine or can I get away with new chains etc any help would be most appreciated hi mate yes the VR6 is an interference engine probably not the news you want to hear but... If you replace the valves, you should also check the guides, stem seals, etc. If the valves hit the pistons hard enough you may have cracked skirts or even a tweaked rod. You'll also need new timing chains, chain guides and tensioners. You definitely don't want to just slap a head on after a timing chain failure or you'll have another failure further down the line. Link to post Share on other sites
vr61980 1 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I can't even turn it over so I'm think replacing the head in all honesty thanks for your answer VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I can't even turn it over so I'm think replacing the head in all honesty thanks for your answerAssuming starter motor etc.. Is working ok?Try manually rotating the crank from the crank pulley see what happens Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepyvr6 2 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Starter was working great was running then died I can't turn crank by hand at all even with plugs out Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I can't even turn it over so I'm think replacing the head in all honesty thanks for your answer Better of getting the head re-done then getting a 2nd hand one.Maybe off road for a few weeks, but worth it in long run.Chains may slack due to Chain guides fcukered.My chain guides were in a few bits so to speak when we done the chains on my old VR. Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepyvr6 2 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for your advice issue was main bearings let go due to oil starvation sized up crank causing it to jump Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for your advice issue was main bearings let go due to oil starvation sized up crank causing it to jump Ouch!!!!!!Hope you got it all sorted mate. Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepyvr6 2 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's it's gonna take time gonna take crank out replace all bearings main and big ends hopefully top end survived it Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Maybe now you can get the head all done at same time, New stem seals/guides etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepyvr6 2 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 That was done bout 20,000 miles ago I'm just hoping didn't bend anything Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 If you need bits and pieces, I found a company that sells all German parts for the V6's.They are called Doctor Car Parts.Used them several times and way cheaper than TPS.Just thought Id give you the heads up if you didnt know about this place.http://www.doctorcarparts.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepyvr6 2 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thank you very much MJ Vr6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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