fabio_vr6 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 hello gents, my crack pipe cracked on my vr6, the one that runs accross the front of the block, will be getting a new one tomorrow, any tips on fitting it? also going to be replacing the water pump aswell, any tips to make this as easy as possible and anything in the areas worth replacing whilst there? many thanks fabio Link to post Share on other sites
jayvwvr6 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 make sure you get all the new rubber o rings,think your need 3?also replace the thermo housing gasket its a square type rubbers seal the sits between the housing and the engine block.the hardest part is pushing that black pipe (the one that runs across the front of engine)into the back of were the water pump is as you cant get your hands near it and youv just gotta line it up and push it in hard,trying to do that with out damaging the new o ring takes a bit of time mate. Link to post Share on other sites
apd 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 split 3 o rings doing mine,twat to push in.ended up using a mini hydrolic ram getting the crack pipe in Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 If your taking the front end off for better access, good idea to replace the 2 small hoses that run from the crack pipe to the oil cooler and the oil cooler seals. Link to post Share on other sites
fabio_vr6 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 front end has to stay on cus i have aircon:( will be moving it a bit tho what about if i put sealant over the oring to help it in?would it be easier to go from underneath?and the bolts that hold the water pump in, has anyone had trouble getting them out(rounded bolts etc) cus i want a pretty smooth day many thanks for the tips lads Link to post Share on other sites
DundeeDub 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I took both the upper and lower manifolds off, its a bugger to do but makes the job sooooo much easier. I found it hard getting the crack pipe in also but cos mine was one of the metal ones i use a bit of wood and a hammer and it went in fine once i found the right angle. As its a plastic one take your time and it should work out fine Ps i did all work from above Link to post Share on other sites
fabio_vr6 0 Posted December 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 many thanks for all the replys lads, well the crack pipe just slid in and no leaks as of yet, (cross fingers) and water pump is so easy to replace on the vr6!!!!!!! only problem i had was a few siezed pully bolts :S fabio Link to post Share on other sites
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