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Checked my ht leads as I have a misfire around 1200/1500 rpm all leads read about 6.2kohms but autodata recons it should be between 3.6/4.4kohms also checked the plugs and denso k20txr are fitted what plugs and leads do people recommend ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Saw this site, thought I'd search vr6 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ive just replaced my glovebox handle and it was a nice easy 4 quid item off ebay, I cant think of any others Ive had off the top of my head, usually ive had huge jobs with hundreds on the end bill lol. Ickyketseddie says he managed to fix his armrest catch with a £1.50 part. Whats a good cheap little fix youve done that gave a good satisfying result?

I paid 160 for my beru coil pack which is a genuine part, not worth going for a cheap one mate

Won my golf for peanuts off of eBay and the main reason was the clutch was f/^ck=d and it turned out to be the nylon bushes on the clutch pedal, £1.38 plus vat and 20 mins of laying under the dash and swearing later all sorted!! ;-)

Genuine part?? I heard horror stories bout the price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

News just in, smooth fresh mulberry has just been laid!..... DAT COLOUR?!?!? lol

Thanks guys, The wires going across are for the headlights, some previous owner did a DIY engine swap and it's all a mess Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi everybody was gonna take the car out for a run today and the fob does not work the key works but I didn't want to open it because the alarm and immobiliser are on so I changed the battery on the fob and it still doesn't work any ideas it's a cobra 5557 I have searched google but nothing comes up it was fitted when the car was new I'm starting to get very annoyed with this car it's one thing after another! Help much appreciated Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

New aerial base seal for a few quid off eBay, with the aid of a lollipop stick and some warm water managed fit it without having strip roof lining off to remove aerial Club Chairman

Cool: sleepers Uncool: wooden 2x4 spoilers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha I'd be like "you're gonna dent the f*&@in bonnet!!"

If you're having lots of trouble with it take the opportunity to get a later spring loaded bolt.

Sorry have been away for a while. Thanks for the info, well most of the engine got stolen out of my garage last year am just replacing it so no need to bore it now, as cylinder walls are sound, need to still get pistons tho. Thankfully the turbo was not with it. Its got the hotside from the evo on it, internal wastegate etc. Was going to stick with that as made a manifold and downpipe for a TD05 on my 1.8t but it wasn't easy. So will change it the divided T4, much easier to fabricate. I hope lol

engine At the present day the car is prepared for painting and general blacharki.Photo of work I will try begin to upload up to date.

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Cool: Volkswagen vr6 uncool: Kia vr7

Photos from body shop, 2 more holes to weld and a bit more grinding then it's time to blend it all in. Thanks any comments welcome

Yes mostly expensive downs, look on the bright side, when you've replaced everything it'll be pretty much a brand new car as a sum of it's parts, then hopefully a good few years of trouble free (ish) motoring

managed to make a grounding terminal for a sub out of a half inch copper pipe. thank goodness it was hidden because it looked a sight!

I was quoted over £300 to fix my water pump they day before vw festival in Leeds . Did it myself for 15 got the part trade price and made the show such relief when it was done but I learned a few new swear words that day

Bin the head, if your gonna go forged keep the bottom end as your gonna do a full rebuild on it anyway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Alright lads this weekend I got myself a AAA vr6 engine for cheapish but turns out iv paid to much after taking the head off. I got it not having a clue about condition and took a punt on it. it's been in storage for a unknown amount of time. Iv now had chance to inspect it, it won't turn over and after getting the head off I can see why, the bores are slightly pitted and it's frozen solid. Is it worth trying to rescue the engine filling the bores with WD40 or similar ( iv been told coke ) or just write it off. I intend on a full build for the turbo (apart from pistons and rebore) but not s

I need to get back to track days. Also need to get the car back road legal lol

Yeah I no what your saying and it could be a case if doing this. I could keep the bottom end and have a rebore and go forged like I was going to do in a few years time but I'm saying the head is shit. I might keep the bottom ebd have that built and then use the head from the car I'll be buying. I just think the damage to the head is not worth sorting it looks like it's taken in part of a spark plug BUT was not present when I opened it up so guessing they removed it and ran it like it is. I don't think it's worth risking £1k worth of pistons and rods for the sake of a new head Sent from m

Better late than never, here's a link to the part you need: and the eBay item number : 360469359826

My feeling is, if your engine had simply been suffering from prolonged storage you would be OK (the coke trick is worth remembering, good shout). But the issues are starting to mount up, and you have to wonder what sort of life the engine's had, who's fixed it (and to what standard) and why it was put into storage in the first place? Credit to anyone who mends things instead of replacing them, but I would be tempted to just turn it into a Top Gear-style coffee table.

Its worth trying to un-seize it. The rust etc might come out with a hone, Worst case is it'll need boring. Fill the bores with Coca-cola (Pepsi wont do)

I got the UM oilcooler setup. Works great!

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I would recommend not removing the stock oil/water 'cooler' We sell a tube that allows you to fit the stock 'cooler' along with a sandwich plate. This way it is not possible for the oil to be cooled below the factory specifications and it allows the water to be heated by the oil during the warm up of the engine.

OEM leads are now obsolete!

Well played on the welding mate! Guess it should be good as it is your trade mind Really is coming along. If i can ask though, what wheels are these? As they look really good and suit the car well. Looking forward to this progressing, especially the recces shorting.

Just do a search on e-bay for VW aerial base gasket .............. £3.65 plus £1.25 delivery .............. can't post a link for some reason.

Having done this myself I do always like to see others delving into full sill, floor and arch butchery