Re: [non-Roc] VR6 Question

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Kevin Collins wrote:
> 
> David Ruby wrote:
> 
> > Is there anything I should be on the lookout for regarding VR6 mechanical
> > weaknesses or transmission weaknesses?  It's a pretty complex-looking
> > machine, compared with my '86 8v Scirocco.
> 
> Early VR6s can experience head gasket problems, corrosion problems related
> to the G11 coolant (which was upgraded to the new, pink, G12 stuff in mid-
> '97 on ALL VWs), and I've heard many horror stories about the automatic
> trannies being turds... good luck!
> 
> --
> Kevin Collins


I hope you won't mind a 4 banger trying to help;

This is the direct URL, it is located on VWVORTEX's site under Columns,
G-Charger, Past Articles, Tech Tips. Theres some VR6 stuff in there. 

http://www.vwvortex.com/columns/tim_mar98.html

hth,
TBerk

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