Mk3 Golf VR6 in ITS

[CRallo]

...and probably sounded wicked.

K

If you have not watched thier videos, go do it now. The sound alone may justify building a good ITS VR6 car.

read my mind...

[Lael Cleland]

Ok, One note, O2A/02J/ect....Lets say cable shift, trans are all the same inside, 2nd gear sucks in all of them...Next VR6 spindles are VR6, MK2-3 5x100 bolt patern& funky angled balljiont....1990& up Mk2 GLi spindles & 4cyl mk3 are mostly interchangeable(abs)
I think the diffrence with coraddo's is more about VR6 vs. G60....I used to know more about it 10 years ago......I am forgetting MK1 stuff daily!!!Stupid MK6s are here!

[OTLimit]

STOP!! You guys are making me miss my Corrado. Have to say that of all of the cars we have owned since we have been married, this is the only one I miss. Not that it didn't have it's issues, but....it was a real cool car to drive.

We always thought the Corrado would be a kickass car to race, but sheet metal replacement would be almost impossible, and keeping front tires on the thing could cost you a fortune.

[Bill Miller]

Corrados are very cool cars to drive, and I'm with you Lesley, it's one of the few cars that I really do miss. And there's really nothing like the sound of a VR6 at full song, especially a well tuned one w/ an open intake and a free-flowing exhaust. I know a VR6 Mk III GTI is a very similar car, mechanically, but it's definitely no 'rado.

[lateapex911]

.......and keeping front tires on the thing could cost you a fortune.

WOuld that be much different than other high hp FWD ITS and ITR cars? Is it because the engine weighs more?

[Lael Cleland]

I usually have a broken corrado in my shop at all times.....I think the G60 was worse than the GLC....
Trans plant an R32 drive line STO!!!!!!!

[anthony1k]

I usually have a broken corrado in my shop at all times.....I think the G60 was worse than the GLC....
Trans plant an R32 drive line STO!!!!!!!

Any common problems with the VR6 motors? How well do they hold up with high miles? How about transmissions?

[OTLimit]

We had no problems with the motor itself, and believe me when I tell you that it got driven very hard for a street car when someone besides myself drove it. But I seem to remember that it ate spark plugs; had to use good ones, not just any off the shelf. Previous owner (as with many VWs) had hacked up the wiring to the point where it caused other issues, which is one of the reasons we ended up getting rid of it.

Loved the car, hated the insurance, hated knowing that if some moron hit me that the insurance company would total it.

[suki101]

The VR6 is pretty sought. One weak point would be the timing chain guides. Another would be the head gasket; if the car has been neglected they usually start to leak externally on the passenger side of the motor behind the serp. belt. The thermostat housing and related parts like the “crack pipe” can start to leak too if they are higher mileage. If you are looking at using a higher mileage motor I would do the following:

-Replace timing chains & guides (about $150 in parts)
-Inspect the water pump and replace if needed with a pump that has a metal impeller ($45-$50)
-Replace the thermostat housing and add an aluminum “crack pipe” ($130-$150 for a “total kit”)
-Inspect the oil pan & oil pump for damage & replace gasket

I would also replace the clutch and TO bearing. Motor mounts would be good too. There is one other item that might need attention. All VR6 cars have an electric after run/secondary water pump. Over time they leak and can be price, $150-$170 new. They can be bypassed and the car will still run fine. There are some thing I have left out I’m sure but if you have any questions feel free to let me know.


PS: VW Heater Cores will leak with age, luckly you can bypass it...