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Re: NON ROC: VR6 Passat for 1600?



VR6
Interference?  yes
Timing chain (3, actually)
The tranny must be in Park (maybe neutral, too) for the starter to crank
Dunno about the seatbelts.

Good luck.

John
El Paso


At 08:18 PM 12/11/2001 -0500, Jason Arms wrote:
>I was just wondering if anyone knew if a vr6 is an interference 
>motor?  Does it have a timing belt or chain?  I only ask because i found 
>one in the junkyard... its a B3?  (the older body style)
>I was walkin in with my vw mechanics jacket... a guy that works there 
>asks.." hey!  you like vw's right?" I say "yeah", he sais " ive got a 
>sixteen valve (really slow) passat wagon, auto doestn run for 1600"  I say 
>"oh yeah?  thats not that good of a price for a blown 2L, but il check it out"
>Anyway, i go up to the impound yard where the car is... my first glimpse 
>of the car is the rear.  I see a red car, but it sais GLX not GL on the back.
>Stupid F**K couldnt read the like 4 or 5 VR6 badges on the car or open the 
>hood i guess.  Its an auto, and i didnt try to start it.. red with black 
>leather interior bbs wheels with good tires, no rust.
>Is there anything funny with the auto tranny that could cause this car to 
>not start?  Does it have those stupid seatbelts where if its not plugged 
>into the door the car wont start?  Dunno, maybee i can trade them a 12pack 
>rocco and some dough and jump into a VR6 winter beater ;)  Thoughts on the 
>subject greatly appreciated!  Thanks.
>
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