hi all, i'm a new member to the list, i am just now purchasing my vw. i've narrowed it down to the gti as first choice, but am having difficulty getting...
ajg2703@...
Jan 4, 2001 7:13 pm
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ok, i think after getting all the input from you folks, i've made up my mind for the vr6 over the turbo. next issue is, i have no preference over buying new...
Aaron Green
ajg2703@...
Jan 5, 2001 3:47 am
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Well, if you're leaning toward the VR6, you've come to the right forum! :-) IMHO, there is no replacement for displacement. But this is a matter of personal...
Jason Martin
jmartin7@...
Jan 5, 2001 3:57 am
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I think this has been talked about before, but there is a twist. My engine light comes on and goes off frequently, but there don't seem to be any problems....
jgrinval@...
Jan 5, 2001 3:03 pm
1006
as much respect as i have for the 1.8t, i saw in an issue of European Car that when you chip the engine, the engine temps are raised to unacceptable limits. i...
passat95vr6@...
Jan 5, 2001 3:52 pm
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After over a year of research, i have finally found out what is the reason why the neuspeed pflow makess a high pitched squeel that is dependent on throttle...
passat95vr6@...
Jan 5, 2001 3:57 pm
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Ok... As was said to me when I was looking to buy a VR....try for a '98 or '99 A3. These years had better items with fewer problems. My '98 has all of the ...
vwspdracer@...
Jan 5, 2001 7:23 pm
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Higher intake air temps are a function of running the small K03 turbo right up to it's limit. A larger intercooler would help, but I can't help but think that...
Paul Andrews
emosound@...
Jan 5, 2001 11:14 pm
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I am selling the following items, if interested call me or e-mail me. 1) VR6 Schrick Big Valve Cylinder head [2mm larger intake and exhaust valves], Ported &...
David Kim
glxvr6@...
Jan 9, 2001 3:23 pm
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Hello VW gurus, I am in the middle of doing a 4 wheel brake job on my '96 VR6 GTI w/ 40K miles. Doing a little preventative maintenance. Here's my issue. I...
Andrew
av8r71@...
Jan 14, 2001 10:07 pm
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which grade oil do you guys recomend in constant 40 degree wheather...
bleinvista@...
Jan 15, 2001 8:06 am
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Andrew, Just my opinion, but I would not turn a rotor unless it was warped. The old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here. Having it turned ...
Robert C. Wolf
wolfrc@...
Jan 15, 2001 2:40 pm
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I don't know if this is any help, but I consulted a reputable VW dealership in Seattle for an estimate on my VR6 SLC, and I told him I wanted pads all the way...
vteceater@...
Jan 15, 2001 6:24 pm
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Hello again VW gurus, I'm almost finished with my brake job. I ended up replacing both front rotors @ $50 a piece and resurfacing the rears. A VW specialist I...
Andrew
av8r71@...
Jan 16, 2001 4:12 am
1016
Check out this website for cheap OEM parts: http://stores.yahoo.com/impol/index.html It's almost worth replacing the rotors with every brake job. ... w/ 40K ...
dag svarc
svarcd@...
Jan 17, 2001 4:13 pm
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A-Men to that one! ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. ...
Jared Wolgemuth
Gipper_VR6@...
Jan 17, 2001 5:00 pm
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I could not find any VR6 rotors on that site, only ones for the 4 cylinder models. Am I missing a link or something? I have 62,000 miles on my '96 Jetta and...
Kelly McMullen - MCDOTX
kellymcmullen@...
Jan 17, 2001 5:32 pm
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Does anyone have a diagram of the rear upper suspension mounts for a 97 GTI VR6? It should be the same for all A3 Golfs. Mine is making some noise back there,...
Paul Andrews
emosound@...
Jan 18, 2001 4:14 pm
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Recently read an article at the Corrado Club of America's website about the above. It discussed using a early single filter/cooler housing off of an Audi 5000...
glenn
jumungi5@...
Jan 20, 2001 3:35 am
1021
I also have a Jetta with what I suspect is a heater core problem. It's leaking into the passenger side floor and it's emitting white fog from the vents. The...
Richard Graham
RichardG@...
Jan 21, 2001 11:09 pm
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Definitely sounds like a heater core problem. A lot of us with older VR6s had problems that were covered by VW. You may or may not fall within the range of...
Robert C. Wolf
wolfrc@...
Jan 22, 2001 3:04 pm
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Hi there, I don't own a VW VR6 'yet' but it is my next planned purchased car so far. In any case my question is simply this: What can you do to this engine to...
matt.held@...
Jan 23, 2001 6:25 am
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE FOR SALE. 1) VR6 Schrick Big Valve Cylinder head [2mm larger intake and exhaust valves], Ported & Polished, 3-angle valve job, Schrick...
David Kim
glxvr6@...
Jan 23, 2001 7:14 am
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G'day I have just recently purchased (yesterday) a 1995 model six cylinder 5 speed 5 door hatch VR6, The car is pretty much stock. I was wondering if any one ...
Alf Coruhlu
alf@...
Jan 23, 2001 8:10 am
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Matt; I'm probably going to get flamed by the other list members for saying this, but the 1.8t seems to be a more "tune-able" car for a lot less money. I...
V.E.N.O.M. Motorsports
president@...
Jan 23, 2001 3:34 pm
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Alf; Here's my order of modifications: 1.) Suspension: New shocks/struts and lowering springs to begin with. You may want to add swaybars/shock tower braces...
V.E.N.O.M. Motorsports
president@...
Jan 23, 2001 4:07 pm
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Hey all, I just joined the list. I was on the GTI VR6 list, which I'm sure some of you were on as well, so I'm hoping to see some familiar names. For those...
shant.hotoyan@...
Jan 24, 2001 8:57 pm
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Hi Shant, I'm prolly not one of those familiar names, since I don't post really all that often. I do personally know Wally though. Does that count? BTW how do...
Ng, Kevin
kevin.ng@...
Jan 24, 2001 9:35 pm
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What happened to the GTI VR6 list anyway? I returned from a 3-month overseas trip and the list was nonexistent. Mike...
Mike VanAmburgh
vmichael12@...
Jan 25, 2001 12:39 am
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... From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <vmichael12@...> To: <vr6@egroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [vr6] Hey all ... as far as i...