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• Re: Engine conversion? VR6
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:30:03 -0700
  ...Engine conversion? VR6 Bob, The VR6 in the Syncro has been done but I strongly recommend against it. No matter what angle you mount...
• Re: Engine Transplant Homework
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 12:02:55 +0000
  WOW! I've been told the VR6 engine in Vancouver sells for $10,000-$15,000 used! Grab it! > Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:51:36 -0900
  ...Have you seen the blue Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> http://volksweb.relitech...
• Re: Engine conversion? VR6
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:52:45 -0700
  ...Engine conversion? VR6 Hi y'all, I've done an archive search (nada); I've found the Michael von Hoegen swap at Tom's...
• Re: Will Scirocco Rims Fit My Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 04:27:37 EST
  ...those early vr6 engined cars slipped my mind :<) sad part is that i used to own a '95 passat glx vr6 automatic (the car...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 13:05:36 EST
  ...www.kennedyeng.com You will find that they do indeed make adapters for the VR6. I was considering this engine two years ago. The...
• Re: VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:36:55 -0700
  on my way to Vancouver Island last spring, in Washington I met a fellow with Syncro westy with a VR6... very impressive rig with...
• Re: OT VW VR6 engine..life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:08:40 -0700
  > >Looking at some Jetta VR6's (100,000 miles and above) and wondering what >average life expectancy is on these units given average service...
• Re: Water to VR6
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 13:16:28 +0100
  Charles Michaux wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I have access to a very new (almost perfect) VR6 engine at no charge. Has > anyone transplanted one of...
• Re: Engine conversion? VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:26:37 -0700
  ...These engines are HEAVY and thirsty. If you want the VR6 for the good bottom end torque, then a TDI is the answer. If...
• Re: New Eurovan info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 17:22:48 -0500
  ...The five cylinder will remain the only >engine choice for about six months, when the VR6 is expected to be >available. The van is...
• Re: puzzler
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 12:18:13 -0500
  ...Vroomm, vrooom, VROOOOOOOMMMMMM.... I pressed it into place REAL HARD. Maybe one can pein it in place with a few taps. This is also...
• VW VR5's (Was Re: VW V6 ?'s)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:44:26 -0600
  ...The hp output are the same (150hp) and the VR5 should be a lot more reliable than a turbo engine! Not to mention the...
• Subject: engine swaps - VR6 Photo!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:28:40 +0100
  I met the owner of this VR6 Multivan Carat in Germany a few weeks ago. He is VERY satisfied with the engine and the...
• Re: New Eurovan info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 08:17:19 -0500
  ...The five cylinder will remain the only >>engine choice for about six months, when the VR6 is expected to be >>available. The van is...
• Re: A3 8v, VR6 or 1.8T? (was: Thinking swap?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:40:23 -0700
  ...The use the Motronic system just as the VR6 and 1.8T engines to. These are fantastic engines as they are very smooth, have...
• Re: Couple of VR6 Vanagon Links
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 18:30:50 +0200
  Dan Nims wrote: > > It appears from the photo that the VR6 was successfully tucked under the > standard engine cover. I wonder if the oil...
• Re: Thanks! (was 4cyl VR-6)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:26:35 -0600
  My thanks to all who responded to my inquiries concerning the 1991 4 Cyl (VR-6?) Passat engine. Time has become of the essence...
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:16:06 EST
  ...and rate the engine at > 109 hp. > Go Westy rates the 5 cylinder engine at 140. Edmunds says the VR6 is retuned > to 140...
• Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 09:55:06 -0700
  ...uses a VR6 ? Here's some images of oil pressure switches on VR6 engines: http://www.google.ca/search?q=vr6+oil+pressure+switch...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 21:29:34 -0800
  ...First off, a VR6 is a 6 cylinder engine. >Is this a desirable conversion? Lots of power - 174hp, but you can eat transmissions if...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 13:15:42 -0800
  ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
• Re: Engine Transplant Homework
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 3 Nov 95 14:37:55 EST
  ...noticed a nice VR6 Passat with 9000 miles on the odo, severeely hit rear. Anyway the asking price for the engine was $1500 complete...
• VR6 Conversion in California
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 09:56:45 +0200
  Hello All, I just heard that there are two Vanagons with VR6 engine conversion currently on the road in California. Is there anyone out...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:11:44 -0600
  ...John? The VR-6 is not a four banger. It's a narrow-angle V-6 engine. Are you perhaps thinking of the 16V...
• 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 18:55:39 -0600
  Can anyone tell me about what goes into an engine swap using a 4 cyl VR-6 engine. Is this a desirable conversion? Can...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 02:33:31 -0500
  ...wrote: > I have been poking around for future motors for my 85' > Westy and am really curious why nobody is using the > VR6 engine...
• Engine conversion? VR6
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:36:20 -0600
  ...relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm) So I'm asking here: I've got a '96 Passat VR6 in good shape as...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:00:30 +1200
  ...There won't be enough room, I believe (never actually having seen a VR6 engine or even a decent photo), to fit true DOHC...
• VW VR6 swap, official supplier
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 12:43:56 +0200
  ...They offer the Vanagon engine swap to VW VR6 for a price of DM 15,000.- for the 140 PS engine and additionally DM...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:11:08 -0700
  ...4 liter, the Passat is >offered with the 2,3 VR5. Every other engine (in Europe) is the same, from >the 1,6 up...
• Re: sorry about the previous engine error
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 09:32:36 +0200
  ...Today VW introduces the '99 model with the VR6 engine to US. Helmut '80 Vanagaudi Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 19:52:13 -0700...
• Re: New motor selections for vanagons.VR5 motor.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 20 May 1998 01:44:50 EDT
  ...All it is , is a VR6 motor with one less cylinder. Michael M. 87 syncro. >>
• Re: VR6 into a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:11:39 -0500
  Veedub wrote: > I have come across a good deal on a vr6 engine and wiring harness. Has > anyone got into on putting on into...
• Re: Water to VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 22:34:19 -0800
  ...can get VR6 transmission adapters and flywheels for the Vanagon. Sounds like a very neat project! Your not interested in that engine are you...
• Re: VR6 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 10:12:55 -0700
  Look at http://www.volkswagen.org/vanagon/engineswap.htm There you will find a list of about 8 or so swap pages the VR6...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6: Maybe Not!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 23:30:55 -0600
  OK, so perhaps this 4 cylinder 16 valve 1991 Passat engine is NOT called a VR-6. Does anyone know its designation? And to...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 10:03:55 +0200
  ...Thursday, 19 Sep, 1996 4:41 new VR6 engine new engine and transmission mounts (3) 140 hp (was 109) 177lb-ft: torque (was 140lb...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:39:30 EST
  ...They make an adapter KIT for the Subaru. >> Kim, Kennedy was making adapter plates for inline-4 (should be the same as VR6) swaps...
• Re: Power for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:41:15 +0000
  My recollection is that when VW designed the VR6 engine, one of the requirements was that it be able to fit where their inline...
• Re: Subject: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 13:45:10 EST
  ...85' Westy and am really curious why nobody is using the VR6 engine as a transplant. >> Money, money and money. They cost more and...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:57:28 -0500
  ...14:40 Project Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> napisał(a): > The EV has a transverse mounted engine. VR6 came from the factory. Why > wouldn't...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 18:05:34 -0700
  ...Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990-1993 Corrado 1990-1995 Eurovan 1992-1997 Golf 1989-1992 *8v* Golf 1995-1999 VR6 *1999 AAA engine* Jetta 1989-1992...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:05:14 -0800
  > > Does the engine mate with the Vanagon trans without adapter? > >No. My question is about the VR6, not the Audi V6. Which is your...
• Re: Engine Transplant Homework
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 4 Nov 95 7:56:41 EST
  ...Undoubtedly the engine alone will be only $1500 though. I believe it an early VR6 from a '93 with the early style ignition, I...
• Re: ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 18:38:30 -0700
  Which bolts? Transmission is simular - KEP makes a VR6 flywheel adapter. Engine mounting bolts are WAY different! At 13:31 8/24/98 -0400...
• Re: picture of VW Sharan
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:08:03 MST
  ...I know its a compact mill(I had a Passat with the VR6), but the > EV engine compartment is designed around that 5cyl at...
• VR6 engine in a junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 07:37:00 EST
  Saw a wrecked vr6 jetta in the junker area of a vw shop yesterday. The car had severe front end damage. Radiator gone. You...
• Re: picture of VW Sharan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 15:00:41 -0500
  ...I know its a compact mill(I had a Passat with the VR6), but the >> EV engine compartment is designed around that 5cyl at...
• Re: Audi V6 in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:32:16 -0600
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/convert.htm http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Mike At 02:43 PM 10/30/2003...
• Re: A3 8v, VR6 or 1.8T? (was: Thinking swap?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 07:03:14 EDT
  Rennie seems to be right about the weight factor on the VR6 engines. I talked to a guy last week who is in Delaware...
• Re: Vanagon back in US in 1999
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 11:33:26 -0400
  ...GLS engine. HP has been reduced from 170 to 140 but > torque is way up. it makes these puppies move... > > Eurovan VR6's since...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:03:58 +0000
  Lupo....Pooopo! Mini....Schminni! The ultimate front engine/rear engine conversion, IMHO, is the Citroen 2CV Sahara. 2 cylinders up front....two cylinders in...
• Re: VW Rep visits my Eurovan....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:23:17 +0200
  ...The VR6 engine has 174 hp in Europe and 170 hp in the US, while the Eurovan has only 140 hp. The torque is...
• Re: It's still Friday Vr6
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 21:20:32 -0700
  Stephen, No problem, I can get you the VR6 kit from one of my suppliers in Germany. You'll also need the 4.11...
• Re: VR6 178hp
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:24:41 -0400
  ...I was looking for someone who has laid the VR6 on it's side like the 4 cylinder conversions. Standing upright, I would lose...
• NVC: Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 12:03:02 -0500
  ...the only engine >offered in '97 on the mk3's was the 2.0 8v or the Vr6, neither of which is an >interference...
• Eurovanv 12V VR6 Radiator "Close Out": German Auto Parts .com
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 23:17:26 -0700
  ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 21:11:34 -0800
  I have at my shop a Syncro Double Cab that we will be installing a VR6 motor into during the next few weeks. Pictures...
• Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 20:15:33 EST
  Hey Volks, I recently traced my high idle to the 5th injector that sits above the engine. I know what you're all gonna...