Removing A VR6 Cylinder Head ~ WhiteWookie
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- Today we are removing a VR6 cylinder head. This is no small job, but is not a hard DIY to do. Be sure to follow your repair manual! I will give you some of my tips for removing a VR6 cylinder head.
You guys asked for longer videos, well here we go :)
Tools used in this job
~ SonicToolsUSA.com
~ MilwaukeeTool.com
~Knipex-Tools.com
~ 3-in-1 Penetrating oil ~ amzn.to/2adwuAw
In this video we will be:
~Removing cam shafts
~Treating exhaust with penetrating oil
~quick inspection of cams
~Initial inspection of cylinder head
~Answering questions from Facebook LIVE
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I would love some real feedback on this one guys. This is a SUPER long video. I did it this way due to demand for longer videos.
What do you think of the format?
How about the FB live stuff?
your format: like a pro tv show. great lighting, good camera angles, good audio. im jelly for sure!
+ImStricken06 thanks so much. :)
Loving it!! You deserve more views and subs :(
Very professional, great camera angles with no shaky cam, really good explanation as you go along.....you really have got the format nailed. For this sort of work a long video is necessary and for people doing similar jobs i am sure they will appreciate the attention to detail with step by step explanation.
i have a vr6 i need to do this too. and the lack of youtube videos on it are astounding. anything helps. thanks.
For those of you looking to tackle something like this, go to your local dollar store and buy a bunch of those cheap plastic food containers. Label them with what is in there and seal them up. You can usually get them in packs of 4 or 5 for a dollar.
hit up a craft store and see if you can find a rack for holding scrapbook paper. The bins are usually 12x12x6 or so and you can label them, then put the little plastic containers in there and you can keep everything together, as well as any notes you have you can slide in there with them and keep the grease and oil from the parts off them.
Also freezer bags in different sizes.
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I wish i would have found your channel sooner, you put out some amazing content and the instructional value is second to none. keep up the good work man. Love your channel.
This TH-camr explains everything very well when your high
Thats my number one mission statement!
This video is FANTASTIC.... i have a 1996 vr6 mk3 with the AAA engine... i have owned it since 1998 (so 18 years now), i took it off the road 4 years ago, drained the water but left everything else like it was. i was going to take it apart and rebuild (was no problem with the engine before but i want to turbo charge it BUT ENDED UP BUYING A HOUSE SO THAT COMES FIRST) so basically everything is going to be new. I have been watching videos on youtube for YEARS and NEVER come across your work, i will make sure i follow your videos from now on. I was always funny when taking my car to garages if they haven't worked on or at least have 1 VW nut there. i don't want just anyone to work on it... stupid i know, but i feel if they have a VW nut he will know how i feel about my car lol
my trick to staying organized: sandwich sized ziplock bags & sharpie. label each bag. i also take a lot of photo's before i remove something.
+ImStricken06 awesome tips!
I do that as well
Hopefully you can make a video on timing the engine once building it back up! Great video love watching these
+Tom WBBF absolutely will!!!
about time somebody works on a VR6 thanks a lot man your info is very helpful
Loved the video and the level of detail you went into while removing parts. Top notch content! Thanks, Charles!
Thank you
Will wrong antifreeze mess up vr6 head
19:15,"you're working at flat rate speed. lol. i was a tech for thirty years, now that I'm retired, I enjoy taking my time. I'm restoring my 1993 olds cutlass supreme, been two years and I've spent five months rebuilding and re installing the engine. it's in and running now, sounds great.
Hearing the sound of the tools are great ASMR
very thorough. I'm not afraid to grab a wrench in fact I love doing it when I have to. but I'm no mechanic. yet watching you explain this makes me feel like I could fully disassemble my VR6
this is great to see the internal of the vr6 , great for learning and how it functions ect
as of right now I am on thanksgiving break. but Im going to a technical school to be a mechanic. they don't offer this much traning so its nice that I can watch you do it to atleast have some insight. I want to learn everything about cars that I can. so thanks for the video ill probably end up using it in my future on some project cars
Had to pause a quarter of the way through the video just to say, the quality of this video and thorough walk through is amazing. Im not a VW head but love to watch tour videos, keep up the great work.
Shout out from California.
awesome video, I'm currently going to college for automotive and I love watching vidoes like this . I get a lot of tip and tricks. awesome video, hope you do more repair videos
+joel landeros cool! Defiantly more repair videos coming.
+HumbleMechanic HAHAHAH that should be definitely. Haha
This is a great video! The most german vr6 and volkswagen dudes are a bunch of hillbillies doing stuff. If you look for something on the internet, you mostly get the answer "yeah i have the same problem, but it live with it..." or there are endless debates about things with no solution.
Your job on this head and also the vid about the timing is so good, i watched the vids more than once, just for relaxation. :D
thanks for breaking down your methodology and operational/time management procedures these may seem like extra info to some but I enjoy comparing and contrasting... adding new tricks to my skill set
Loved this video, your attention to detail is second to none - brilliant, am looking forward to the next episode on the WhiteWookie ;)
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
amazing exactly what type of videos I am looking for. Thanks for using hand tools because that is what I have and gives me a real idea of what to expect for time management.
video was great - i just loove that i found you on youtube ( that sounded wrong ) you know what i mean . you sure know some of 2,8vr6 . thanks so much for sharing your know how . working on engines are satisfying , well that is what i love the most ....really be kind to the engine, even sometimes talk to it " lol " . starting an engine up after a work like this, and hear it spinning....man thats satisfying . keep up the great job
Lucky 4 cylinder guys. Great video tons of professional tips for the masses. I work with guys that have a box on their tool cart they from every nut and bolt into; but I work like you, it all goes back in the part or on organised trays, or in to cardboard laid out. That somehow works for them and this somehow works for me. Some people are comfortable in chaos, personally I don't even like to look at a pile of bolts and nuts it makes me light headed haha. +1 for AllData though, its been a irreplaceable resource and data mine for me over the years. Not the best thing in the world for VW/Audi, Volvo, and older BMW wiring schems but I don't work on that stuff nearly as much. The video was really well put together though you obviously have a talent for your work and teaching others about it. Couple of times I drifted into the video the same way I do watching horsepower or extreme 4x4 so keep them rolling. P.S. I'll never get used to looking at VW coolant jugs, weird they are.
At the dealership I can work out of a box on most jobs because its the same stuff over and over again. on this one job i pulled the tranny at of a fwd platform and it sat for 2 months then i just went to put it back together and being the first time i did that car I was a little stumped at first but you just lay everything out and put like bolts with like bolts
This needs more views and thumbs ups.
+kripstoe thank you. :) feel free to share it up.
I think this is good and important; to have more detailed tech videos! If you are worried about differentiating short/long videos; call these videos "Humble Mechanic: In Depth Tech" or something like that, to separate them from your normal short ones and normal "Q&A" videos. The demand is there for this in depth stuff; you can just "signal" that this is the more hard core "techie" videos! While I appreciate your normal format and type of videos; the tech part of me, wants more in depth info and "process" type of content. We all appreciate your channel; keep up the good work! :)
PS: I am looking forward; to the head machining video and seeing, what the process is and what work in involved. :)
Differences to the ABV (2.9) as far as I remember: differnt cams, different air intake. Maybe even different throttle, but I'm not quite sure. Here's one tip from my experiences: the camshaft tool (the one that goes into those Slots in the end of the cams) does not really fit the correct position! Better check correct Position of cyl.#1! Also: the VR6 has a very Special order in which head bolts have to be tightened. Loosenig These, I always followed this order from back to forth (hope that's said correctly). Taking off the cylinder head: watch out form them guiding sleeves: they might scratch your cyl. head pretty nasty.Oh and plse don't get me wrong, I'm just trying to help avoiding unneccessary damages. I had some and they did cost me money.
So cool to see inside a VR6. Thanks!
how did I miss this video! yay VR6.
I'm the kind of guy who'd have stripped the covers off, jacked the car up and pressure washed the engine bay completely clean. makes everything soooo much easier.
I really wanna buy a VR6 golf just for shits and giggles, would love to learn the ins and outs of those engines.
+MechRider89 :)
really awesome video, in my opinion I love the long videos gives me something to do when I'm not working on my vr6😀
Thank you for this great video very clear and detailed. I'm almost done with a job on my corrado vr6. Ran great before I pulled the engine out to replace all gaskets and seals except head gasket. Had oil leaks from valve cover gasket oil cooler seals etc on a 148k engine. Replaced clutch although still some life left, and replaced timing guides chains and tensioner. However it was a very slow process took me 4 months because of lack of time. It's back in the car and when I start it I have ticking in the head, could it be that the lifter lost pressure and needs time running to pressurize?
SoyTuPapi Yes. The Manuel says 20mins over 2k. Schimmel makes a manual chain adjuster if your hyd unit has failed.
the heat shield bolts reminded me of something I heard of a few moths ago but haven't gotten to try yet: Supposedly, a 50/50 mixture of acetone and ATF is better than most commercialized penetrating oils.
+ExaltedDuck I've heard that too. This 3-n-1 worked great. I am sure that we will have more opportunities to use it. Haha
very good video but its always good practice to put the engine on tdc even if you do not put it back together. i love the vr6 also!
I use fishing tackle boxes, the clear ones, they let me see the bolts/label each individual section.. Works great for staying organized parting out cars :)
+PeekaSnipes that's another great idea!
great video aaa vr6 are the best of the vr6 family so smooth of power bands are great
Never really liked vw stuff, but I found this real informative. Fascinating design too, if not a little quirky. Would like to see you do a v5 job, but i'm not sure if you got those over there.
I’m looking at a 2001 Jetta vr6. Any thoughts on what I should look for? Do you have any videos regarding that?
Great video. I just rebuilt my 1.8 EX head out of an A1 scirocco. Had the head machined, pressure tested, new seats cut and guides fitted. i put in new seals and lifters. Noticed one of the lifters binding slightly and two of the caps could have gone in ether position, so 50/ 50 chance as the head was torn apart when I bought it. Can you see an issue with this in the future?
Very informative video.
Really enjoyed it. You have done a great job.
+Vaishnav Alappatt thank you very much. :)
+HumbleMechanic You are welcome.🙋
awesome video man :) always gets me motivated to work on my project
Love the long video man. keep it up.
Good video, just looking at the head bolts gives me anxiety. if they round out im sure its a nightmare to get something with that much torque out, cleaning them out and getting full bite is very important lol
Hey Humble You are great 😊 I Love It
Great Job! I say continue doing videos like this.
Hey, really great and informative video. Love the format.
I myself am planning to take the head off of my Honda Accord Coupe (CG4). It has H22A engine in, if that matters. The reason I`m doing it is that the engine is burning oil. Engine happened to overheat (lost the coolant and was in the middle of road construction). I`m hoping I can fix it by taking the head to shop to check if it`s twisted. And changing gaskets.
What could cause engine burning oil and what should I check or change besides taking head to shop and new gaskets ?
Just subbed. I got a 96 vr6 corrado and looks like a bit of fuel in the coolant tank so possible head gasket change...Thanks for the vid, i'll be following the steps during replacement if necessary!
OH a 1996? Where are you located? We lost the Corrado in 94 I think
U.K mate, Pretty much just bought her about a month ago! So fun.
good idea with the zip lock bags, I usually use a magnetic parts tray
+Random Guy love using Mag trays!
awesome video!! would be rad see a 16v CIS-E or Digi head removal!
+Alex Mecklenburg I regret not doing that when I did the engine swap on the Cabtiolet.
on a vw u have to change the heater core if u damage the hose and or it breaks? also a good tip is to coat all bearing surfaces with a small bit of oil if it's going to be sitting for a little while. also another note it seems like vws need more maintenance than a normal car, just my perspective I have personaly never seen a timing chain guide break before it seems like somthing that can be avoided with good materials and better parts. just my 2cents
also I loved this video, love this kinda stuff keep it up🖒
It was upgraded on the mk4. With a manual adjuster(Schimmel Performance) it's a non issue.
Charles, I'm a diy subaru and mitsubishi guy but watch your videos for general learning tips and tricks and love these style of videos as they give tips and tricks to inspire the home gamer with confidence. great stuff.
Is the Milwaukee a 1/4" or 3/8" impact gun?
Hola saludos agradezco tu trabajo gracias donde yo vivo en México chihuahua no quieren reparar los . estoy reparando un vr6 .con tu ayuda gracias
My VR6 has a metal plate opposite the cams that is preventing me from taking the cams out. Do you have a video showing how you got to this point in this video? Thanks!
I have heard that the MKIII head gasket is thicker than the MKIV head gasket. As a result, the compression ratio goes up when you install an MKIV head gasket on a MKIII.
Thanks for the tips!!
I find liquid wrench to work really well 👌
Awesome job 👏
ya with the back i am computer tech and thought out my back lifting server and ups systems about 20lb to 100lb. Itend to know my limits now and get help for the heavy stuff
yes yes more videos like dise one. great video
Thank you!! I'm literally at this point. Gorgeous, just gorgeous
Watch your guide height if putting in performance cams. You will crush the seal (and smoke) anything over a 264 cam. Schimmel has them and a few others .450 lift with a 268.
great video and thank you!
I just took on a knocking VR6 as my new project and it was hard to find a good reference.
One question - we bought the wrong manual (it was for 4cylinder engines only) and for this one we are wondering exactly how to find TDC before we remove the cam..we think one of the lifter is bad, causing it to tick/knock sound(our hopeful guess #1).. any tips?
hello i'm interested in buying a VR6 motor for my Polo i have no intention of boosting it as i like NA motors but love the sound of a VR6 would like to know if there is a 2.8l 24 valve variant in this motor and if it is better than the 12v or what the proc/cons would be between the two,
Great video, looking forward to seeing this engine consume some boost in the future?
it would be super helpful to me to learn a trick on how to take valves out the easy way without a compressor tool?
Thank you profe!
Yeahhhhhh Buddyyyyyyy! I mean, oh yay. Another HumbleMechanic video...
HAHA, I like both :)
My favorite youtuber. I love my mk5 and Im always happy to see a new video up. I appreciate all the work and time he puts into everything. Cant wait to see the future of white wookie. Stay dirty....can i say that here? hahaha
+smaki1997 hahaha right on. Thanks for the kind words. Staying dirty is always welcome here. ETCG is a great personal friend of mine. :)
Awesome video dude
Awesome stuff here man. Keep it up!
Hey Charles,quick question.I purchased a VR6 12v head with the works.I’m looking at the bottom of the head were the valves are facing and on the surface their is a noticeable corrosive mark.when I run my fingers along the surface their is a slight indentation.would this effect the engines performance or cause oil and coolant to mix together.I purchased this head from a reputable builder and I know he had to have seen this when he shipped it out.just looking for some feed back.thanks!
Milwaukee! My favorite electric tools. Expensive but nice lol
They ARE awesome. The price point is really not that bad especially when compared to tool truck brands.
HI I have question about my cylinder head. Hy vr6 overheated, it got very hot. I think the thermostat was not opening. Do I need to get the head tested for hardness at what point is the head serviceable? what measurement numbers for the hardness test will be pass or fail?. Really hopping the head can be fixed there are not meny of these vr6 engines in New Zealand its hard to come by parts. any info on the matter will be much appreciated.
14:05 Note to self: consider using an impact gun when removing rusted control arm hardware from sub-frame.
one thing I do kinda hate about those German cars is those torx and allen bolt heads instead of a normal hex bolt. they tend to strip a bit more
Where did you get that VR6 manual?
If you rate the AllData instructions as "OK", what would you say is a good resource of instructions for us to do this outside of the shop? I have the Bently book for my ALH Beetle, but it is really just exploded diagrams and only good for proper torque specs.
+Nefarious Rogue sadly in the VW world, most are just okay. Even our factory manual leaves a lot out.
I prefer a longer format.
I have a question; What causes that buildup on the valves and can it be prevented or can it be cleaned without dissasembly? I know it's a carbon buildup from combustion but does it have to be there?
Kevin Parker Alot of the time there will be degredation of the exhaust valve itself. They are sodium filled to reduce detonation. A good Fererra modern valve is cheaper than o.e. and are available in sodium filled ( I'm not Shure for the VR) Stock sodium filled have broken under high boost conditions.
I'm so excited for these videos, Your the man!
Hey Charles so I just got 268 schrick cams installed. But now I'm burning oil? Would it be the valvetrain?
Why pull the cams to remove the head on the 12v? Just release tensioner and remove cam sprocket, and undo head bolts. I didn't quite catch why you removed the cams first?
Plastic chain guides are the worst! I've felt with them, and I replaced them with a set of metal guides.
Hey, quick question, would the process be the same for a 10v euro V5 ?
Do cams need to be removed before removing cylinder head?
Great video!!
Great video man
Awesome channel
Thank you
also you should have mentioned the benefit of the mk4 gasket vs. the AAA gasket
Hi just watched this video.......... great job and really interesting stuff 👍
Stevie
Are you flushing the heater core before you put it back together since the coolant passages were all nasty?
+JasonMTG oh yeah!
Sweet! Great video man. I liked how there were questions at little intervals throughout this. Not a whole ton happened in this video, but I was interested the whole way through. Keep it up man!
Thank you :)
How can you handle the terrible trigger lag on the Milwaukee tools? I can't
Super video.
What gasket do you use on the intake manifold
I must say, allen fasteners holding on vital components seems like a terrielbe idea
As long as you are using good tools, it's not an issue.
They are 1 time use stretch bolts. Hammer the 12 point all the way down.
I'm noticing the reddish coloration deposit in the cam chambers... . Is that a varnish by any chance? I saw this kind of coloration on the cylinder head of my 2.5L four cyl. in my '91 Pontiac and assumed it to be varnish. I changed oil brands and did not notice it getting worse - car had around 200k miles on it at the time.
yes. This engine was not super well cared for
hello brother, I have a vw golf mk3 2.0 ABA week pasada buy a motor vr6 to put in my car, try to leave the same way that your very good your videos - Brazil
Thank you :)
Would it been a lot easier to do this job if the motor is out? Especially if rebuilding/refreshing everything that needs to be replaced.
+Michael Evia I thought about that. But I needed a way to hold everything in place while taking off the head. So I just left it in the car.
Thanks for having this video up man! Tearing into my head dropping in some new cams, chain, headgasket, lifters etc. Helpful vid!
NICE!!! What cams are you going with? I have been thinking about the 262,
Yeah I actually went with the autotech 262s hear they're the best drop in cams if we want to keep the springs, I did get lighter mk4 lifters with it too for a good deal. Thanks heaps man I'll be watching this build
did you have to remove the trans to get the head off? or can you remove the head without removing the trans and entire chain cover? hoping to just remove upper cover and Cam sprockets and upper tensioner
+THAT NEON DUDE JAMEZ I left the trans in for removal. But took it off because I wanted to replace the lower chain too.
HumbleMechanic if your just doing head gasket if you just replaced the chains and guides that works? my friend and I just replaced the lower chain and guides and upper chain and guides and now head gasket is blown and he also has 3 bent valves on 2,4,6 due to a failed rail guide didn't think he bent valves so after all done went to start and nothing and found low to no compression on 2,4,6 so I can remove the head without removing the trans and wonder how hard it would be to time if set to tdc
i was wondering wants veiw on the 95 eurovan i am wainting on a flooded one i know the guy didnt start it because he called i now i can get computers on ebay i have a place to recondection the com and wires also if i have to buy another one for parts will the v6 fit the one i am looking as 2,8 litter the guy has lots if receips the poor guy lost two
That bolt that holds the chain guide in place, that you said didn't come out too happy, tends to be a REALLY stiff bolt, and it will scare you putting it back in, too!
A piece of advice from experience: Avoid the Fel-Pro cylinder head bolt kit for the VR6! The longest bolts are about 1.5cm too long, and WILL NOT seat on the head, but they'll be close enough that you won't notice unless you really look hard.
hey , im new in vw cars, im repairing my vr6 mk4, what kind of head gasket you recommend me
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Will wrong antifreeze mess up vr6 head?