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  1. NicDale
    My Vento VR has the incorrect pump fitted, part number starts 1J0, rather than 1H2. Hence i'm thinking that this is the cause of my problems, diagnostic machine says pump error and the handbrake light and ABS lights are on on the dash. I've looked at a couple of mates 97 VR6's (both Golfs) and both have the part number 1H2 614 217C, now does that mean i definitely need the same unit or can i use 614 217B? Appriciate your help, Nic
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    I've got pretty much the same problem, can't remember the fault code though. I'll let you know if/when i solve it.
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    My old VR ran a 60/40 H&R kit, never caught the sump anywhere, even on very hard driving, i was running 195/50s on 15" wheels if that helps.
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    Got a lad on edition sorting me out now thanks.
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    Did you see any power gains with he schrick or was it mostly a torque increase?
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    Thanks Pete, i'll have a bit more of a browse, its probably in the premium section as i've searched using a few different key words.
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    I've just bought a second hand schrick manifold, is it relatively easy to fit? Anyone have any instructions? Thank you!
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    I'd sell mine tomorrow for another 190e 2.5-16 or a c36 amg.
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    You generaly get new bolts supplied so use them, just take the top off the resevoir but remember to put it back on! Don't forget to put a little copper grease on the reverse of the pads.
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    The more i think about it, the more i'm thinking it might be belt slip as i'm sure last night on the way home it was down on power and then when i backed off and and went for it again it was boosting much better. Perhaps with the change in weather the belts are losing friction? I hear you on the rotrex but this is just my daily driver to work so i'm reluctant to spend a small fortune to rotrex it
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    Ok cheers, i'll get some pics up tomorrow.
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    Yup already taken that pipe off and checked it the first time it went down to 6psi, looked fine. I think slackening and retightening the belt is beyond my capabiities unless its straight forward?
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    I'm taking the reading from the dash guage which used to read 8psi, that in turn looks like it is fed by a vacumn type pipe which goes (from memory) from the top of the throttle body. No idea how to check for boost leaks and i've no idea of the age of the belt, it seems tight enough though.
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    Ahh its called the recirc valve then, it's a metal VF engineering one and there's definitly tension in the spring, can i take it off the to check for the compression bit or do it on the car? As for the oil breather i couldn't see exactly where it goes but i'll have another look, failing that a vented catch tank is fine i presume?
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    Some quick history, i bought the car with the conversion done by the lad himself and mapped and set up at stealth. It's a vortech charger running 8 psi. So far i've replaced the spark plugs, ignition leads and coil pack (all genuine) and changed the aux water pump, thermostat housing and thermostat so i'm pretty sure all the basics are right. First question, i noticed that a pipe from the top of the throttle body which i presume is the oil breather and goes to the air box was disconnected and just lying around underneath the charger, so now i've a little coating of oil over my rad, i've tem
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    I do have a charger,
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    Was on my way home last night and in a little hurry and there was a 911 sitting at 50 mph in front of me as the road was about to become a dual carrigeway, so i move up a little closer to him and stick my indicator on, he gets the hump and can hear the 911 get a bit angry. Luckily i'm sitting in 3rd for an easy over take and go for it too, well he was definitly quicker than me but not by much! Held on long enough to shock him before easing off and slotting in behind Even better i had my 16V badge in the front grille at the time :-d
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    Yup mine seems to stay on a long time after i've switched the engine off so it must be doing something.
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    I found i had a tiny leak from the thermostat housing which eventually got worse and worse until it started pissing coolant out. Notorious weak point on all VR's and hard to pick up.
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    looking at the engine from the front of the car, look at right hand side (gearbox end) and its underneath the plastic cover in the top right corner, about the size of a red bull can, silver wit rubber rings round it and a couple of pipes coming out. You can usually feel it working after the engine is shut off.
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    House all the way, Have a look at neigbhouring properties and see if any have been extended or have attic rooms, that way a precedent has been set. If similar houses have been extended then ask the estate agent what he values those currently at then ask a builder to quote for a similar extension and then you'll have an idea of whether or not its a worth while project. Simplified answer of course but you should get the idea. Don't forget that you have no service charge with the house!
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    You got a link for that xyber? sounds very interesting!
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    Hi all, i've not used my VR for a couple of weeks, started it to go to E38 yesterday and its started with a misfire, it was fine when i parked it a couple of weeks ago. I've seen the following list on ebay http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_fromZR46?_nkw=vagcom+cable&_fromfsb=0&_trksid=m270.l1313 which has Vagcom leads and i'd like to know which one would be the best one to get, i'd rather not buy the most expensive but then i don't want a cheap one which doesn't work properly, so any experience here guys and girls? Secondly, should i order new plugs and leads regardless or wait till
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    I intend to do a small service on my VR next week, i don't have a plug lead removal tool, wher should i get one from? I have spark plug removal tools that i have used on my mk1 and mk2 golfs, is there a different one that i'll need on the VR? They do look pretty deep down. I have the usual TPS, Halfords, GSF near me, no ECP. Any other tools that you recommend? thanks!
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    NicDale replied to bulldog's topic in General Chat

    He was passing me!
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