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    UPDATE: When running no breather filter off the rocker cover does oil consumption go up??
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    I'm having no joy in trying to put a set of white dials in my OBDI, surely itd be simple but i've made the same mistake twice now :@ The first time was with a set of clocks from a total waster on EBay with the wrong mileage stated, gauges not working etc. but now i have a set of good condition Lockwood white dials but my dials start at 10mph as opposed to 0. the dials i've got my OBDI dials Does anyone know of anyone who sells white dials beginning at 10?... Will give up on the idea of white dials if not, no 3rd time lucky for me!
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    was that on an ABV 2.9 or AAA? Good figures!
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    My aim is to get just over the 200-205bhp mark so 25bhp odd up from factory, although i know its not all about bhp figures and more how the power is delivered and putting a smile on the driver's face!
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    I may be asking an age-old question and might not even get an answer due to every rolling road being different etc. but just want to get an idea of whats the most power that can be squeezed out of the vr6 lump while keeping it naturally aspirated?? I have a 2.8 OBDI in a mkII Golf and have started off with the Corrado 2.9 throttle body & inlet, 6 branch manifold (questionable i know) Induction kit and de-cat system. A set of lairy/268 cams would be next and some head work but what bhp could i expect from the OBDI after that? what would then be the next step OR is there any other minor twe
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    This could still clarify things as i havent found an answer yet after posting: http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?479047 I have my eye on a clock set that the owner has said came from a 2.0 Cabby, but the connector at the back looks the same as my OBDI vr6. Im guessing it would fit BUT would it then give inaccurate readings as they are 140mph clocks as opposed to 160mph vr6 :/ Sorry if i may be stating the obvious and it may sound a stupid question, but just want clarifying...
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    I've searched through the threads and came across this which has given me the torque settings :-)(http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?474066.post) but is there a particular pattern to tighten the studs, eg. from the centre out or an X shape, corner to corner? :^)
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    Ok but its a case now where i need a new clock/instrument panel itself - its a long story! :-( Just need to know if the clocks from mk3 vr6's are all the same connector at the back, whether it be OBD1 or 2? Cheers
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    Hi there, After being stung on EBay by a set of clocks that were both half faulty and totally incorrect mileage as stated :@ I am now on the lookout again for a set of clocks that reflects the mileage covered since the engine under-went a full rebuild but are the ports at the back of OBD1 and OBD2 clocks the same? Im running OBD1 in a mk2 Golf so any advice is needed before i end up getting another wrong set of clocks!
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    I'd like to get any opinions from those of you with custom exhausts done... I wanna get a full custom system made up for my mk2 vr6 being a 6 branch manifold with 2.5" piping back to a Remus backbox. Ive used a local garage for my previous modded motors which is listed on this site: http://www.eurosportexhausts.co.uk/Dealers.html Just want to see if anyone had any good experiences with anyone else? I haven't heard great things about my local Powerflow dealers so any feedback would be good
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    Bargain! Gutted i didn't see this, wouldve saved me a few bob. Im gonna save this seller, seems he does good prices on vr bits!
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    I've just had this problem in the last couple of weeks and took the next couple of weeks trying to sort it! 1st thing i would recommend, just from my experience doing it, is to get everything new - especially the o-rings for the 3 sensors, the 2 "crack" pipe rings - that runs from the thermostat housing to the water pump and especially that gasket that connects to the block, my GSF didn't do it so had to go VW on a number of trips :-( I searched quite a few threads on here and some helpful guys with advice such as 'russj249' got me through it
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    Anyone? Anything else? I've tried the above + bridging 2 ports on the rad fan switch but nothing. I have a mk2 vr6 and can't seem to find the Rad Fan Control Module that i have looked up on here - had one near the header tank on my 'rado vr6 but cant see anything with my mk2... totally outta idea's so any help would be good, if anyone is local to me, even better!
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    it must be Friday the 13th or something as thats now killed the temperature gauge on the clocks - sent it right to the top and no life now :-(
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    This will be my last post/try at things as my patience is running seriously thin before a mobile mechanic will be required!... Having now got everything water tight after doing the thermostat housing including loads of researching of posts on here (great Owners Club forum i have to say) + numerous trips to VW & GSF i now have come a cropper again. I refilled the system with coolant and it got up to past 1/2 way on the dash temp gauge but no fan kicking in The blue wire on the attachment of the blue middle sensor snapped so i have tried to improvise... The black attachment is from a Polo
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    I'm sure someone will set me straight so apologies if this is a stupid question but ive seen a Bailey's header tank that has no sensor point for sale, being used currently on an mk2 vr6 I assume that it is this sensor that activates the warning light on the dash when things become too hot? If i was to use this header tank and then bridge the two wires from the sensor would that solve things - with no light warnings? Any info or alternatives...
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    I was thinking that myself but cant see it being any different when it comes to the engine cooling side of things. Good point though
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    I've seen a few Escort RS Turbo's and Subaru's with these Autobahn88 hoses and just wondered if anyone had any experience of them with vr6's?... Good/Bad? I've seen this on EBay and seems a good price: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220987651388?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2926wt_905
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    Thanks for that Paul, i received and fitted the aux water pump today BUT now another problem has cropped up!... I've noticed drops of water quite frequent near the starter motor - im guessing theres a crack in the thermostat housing? + the rad fans wont engage :-( Would both the sensor have packed up aswell or what'd be best course of action anyone?...
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    I've PM'd you...
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    In response to.... http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?471391.10#post_472567 having had the car off-road for about 2 months i decided to do a coolant flush and all was running well until it spilled its guts on Wednesday. Having re-filled the coolant i took it around the block and got it up to temp - after turning the ignition off i could hear seaping from one of the hoses... after much investigating (for my limited knowledge) the bottom plastic had cracked off lodged in the hose... Anyone tell me exactly what this is and its purpose? Its heater matrix related? + wheres
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    Yeah i had searched for posts on here about catch tanks and had seen about the 19mm hose needed, i will look into a catch tank then. Cheers for the info
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