Common VR6 problems

2.0wned · #1 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 06:52 PM

What are the most noteable VR6 problems that occur frequently with the engine. Thanks!

NotoriousDUB · #2 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 08:37 PM

Going much faster than the 2.0

Somehow I see that as a problem.

VentoVr · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NotoriousDUB

Going much faster than the 2.0

Somehow I see that as a problem.

LMAO

Yeh i even drive a 2.0 and forsee that being a problem

2.0wned · #4 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 09:45 PM

Lol, well I hope that's the only problem

CrazyClutchVR6 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NotoriousDUB

Going much faster than the 2.0

Somehow I see that as a problem.

hahaha... that is great.

duke · #6 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 11:21 PM

I think mainly they can have troubles with the MAF... and uh... I dunno what else.

2.0wned · #7 (**permalink**) 04-27-2005, 12:23 AM

thats what I heard also

elotran · #8 (**permalink**) 04-27-2005, 08:36 AM

I just had my oil pump go. not sure if that is common though.

gti.Millertime · #9 (**permalink**) 04-27-2005, 09:23 AM

coilpack
timing chains (specifically the upper rail guide)
'95 vrs had hydrolic lifters casuing lifter tick sometimes
secondary airpump

eh i dunno.

ARRRRRRRR32 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-27-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gti.Millertime

timing chains (specifically the upper rail guide)

thats a big one. other than the ones listed im not sure there are any other problems, at least not major ones.

the VR is a pretty bullet-proof engine

RiceHater4Life · #11 (**permalink**) 04-27-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gti.Millertime

coilpack
timing chains (specifically the upper rail guide)
'95 vrs had hydrolic lifters casuing lifter tick sometimes
secondary airpump

eh i dunno.

Thats pretty much everything I ever hear about going , include MAF too. But they can all be easily be avoided if you stay on top of it, and change the timing chains, tensioner and stuff on time.

dvs_b21 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-27-2005, 03:44 PM

For the most part they have the same problems that anyother VW has. The VR6 is a havier engine and I think that the oil pan sits a little lower than the 2.0 so you have to watch those bumps. The timing chains are a real bitch compared to changing a timing belt, but that is usally once around 100,000 miles and never again. Other than that it kicks ass all around.

jettacelebration · #13 (**permalink**) 04-29-2005, 09:09 AM

And the parts for VR6 is more expensive compared to 2.0