Re: NON ROC: VR6 Passat for 1600?

[Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>]

--- Jason Arms <redbug64@hotmail.com> 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)


Hey Jay...the VR6 uses a timing chain.  These never usually "break", the chain
tensioners sometimes need replacement on high mileage Vr's...
all I can say about the VR6 is that it ROCKS!  My '93 VR6 Passat has over 180k
and the thing pulls to redline like it's nothing!  Still has the *original*
head gasket (not for long the way I drive it) and the original timing chain.
I'd say that the engine is fairly solid amongst the annoying accessories that
break...like heater core, secondary water pumps...etc.  There are some *really*
expensive parts on a VR6!
  If this car was a 5-speed I'd say go for it...but those good 'ol automatics
are just known all too well for dying horribly.
Just buy it and convert it to a 5-speed!  (ask Daun for the details...)


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Benjamin Harder
86 Scirocco 16v
80 Scirocco
93 Passat GLX

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