Nick 0 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I hope you are patient with newbies and their stupid questions !It's time for me to service my 1992 VR6 and after doing a forum search was horrified to see mention of a special tool to remove leads and plugs Is that right ? Is there no way I can change plugs using normal tools ? Do I need any other special tools to do the service my self ? Can I use Esso Ultron oil ( full synthetic ).The engine has done 212 K km.Oh, and by the way, I can hear a slight "loose chain" kind of noise from the engine at tickover.Does that mean new chains ?Thanks guys and girls Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hi, Don't be scared we are all friendly, and have all been there.Yes, because the plugs are so deep into the engine a special tool is needed to safely remove the leads. If you take off the entire inlet manifold, I believe it is possible to get a good grip on the end of the leads.No other speacial tools are needed for a service, IIRC.On a high milage car like yours, the nirmal recommendation is to use a semi synthetic, as it's less thin and won't find the worn parts so easy to get past.At 212km, if you have no history of the chains being done before, then I would have to say yes. I had a car with no history and waited to 253Km, they where in a mess and had been for some time. There is a sound clip of worn chains/tensioners on here somewhere.TG Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 i think vr6's have the lead remover tool clipped onto the bonnet stay, so check to c if u've got one!although i think alot get miss placed! :@ u can buy them on ebay etc, so have a look! Link to post Share on other sites
squirreleater 0 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Use quantum(?) sinta silver, VW and GSF sell it, about £17 a 5 litre bottle.The plug removal tool should be on the slam panel, right hand side. Doesn't look much, i nearly bought one on ebay till i realised i had one all along!! Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Success Found the plug removal tool !I just had a look under the bonnet and there it was, around the arm that keeps the bonnet open !! If you consider the car is a high-mileage import, it is a major feat indeed !! I even downloaded a template from vwvortex on how to make your own, which was very nice of them ! Link to post Share on other sites
RIX 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 i use castrol rs 10w60,olie in minei used mobil 1 5w50 last year also a very good olieharald nyborg has the mobil olie on discount 249,95kr pr. 4 liters,very cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 There is a sound clip of worn chains/tensioners on here somewhere.Yeah it's in the Prem members download section 8-| Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Success Found the plug removal tool !I just had a look under the bonnet and there it was' date=' around the arm that keeps the bonnet open !! If you consider the car is a high-mileage import, it is a major feat indeed !! I even downloaded a template from vwvortex on how to make your own, which was very nice of them ![/quote']The plastic ones are next to useless as they are prone to snapping and are not really long enough to do the job properly (easily).Heres a metal one on eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volkswagen-vr6-plug-lead-removal-tool_W0QQitemZ160009991730QQihZ006QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to post Share on other sites
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