VR6 Cams: How hard to do

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BlackieVR6

Discussion Starter · Feb 12, 2002

Ok I can get a good deal on a set of 268`s. My problem is how hard is the removal of these cams. I am mechanically inclined and have all the tools. Could someone possibly post a how to and a how difficult this would be to do?
Thanks
Kyle

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vr6willeatyou

· #2 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

Good deal eh... Where the Heck did you find a good deal

Also will these cams from a 97 GTI fit right into a Corrado http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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BlackieVR6

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (vr6willeatyou)

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Johnzapp

· #4 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

I think VWP had a how to in like spring of 1999, it was on a jetta. Fairly easy to follow and understand.

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Johnzapp

· #5 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

double post

[Modified by Johnzapp, 4:55 PM 2-11-2002]

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BlackieVR6

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (Johnzapp)

Hummm does anyone have this issue?

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rew2

· #7 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

You can find a description of installing cams in a Mk IV at
http://www.msu.edu/~tatgeeva/cams.html
and a description of a Mk III cam installation here:
http://www.vwenthusiast.com/cgi-bin/kozmic.cgi?technical/DSR_cams/index&tech.bot
Of course it's also essential to have the Bentley manual.

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rew2

· #8 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (rew2)

One last thing -- I believe the 268 cams will necessitate a change in valve springs as well, an extra level of complication that isn't described in the two sites I gave in my previous post. (They are for 256 cams, which work with stock springs.)

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BlackieVR6

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (rew2)

Well here is the deal... I need to get my stock springs and cams out of my corrado for a mk3 VR6. So I need to know how to do the swap. Im not worried about my car as of yet due to the fact that my car isnt in the road yet. Im swapping my stuff for his.

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vr6willeatyou

· #10 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

PLUS all that cash I want

I can almost buy an Omni for that much. Wait maybe I'll get a chevette

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wuznme

· #11 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (vr6willeatyou)

http://www.venommotorsports.com/howto/index.htm

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BlackieVR6

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (wuznme)

How exactly do I go about replacing the springs. No one seems to talk about that at all. Does anyone have an idea?

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GTIVR6RACER4EVER

· #13 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

Your talking about Valve springs? COmpressed Air my friend

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Knockwurst

· #14 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (rew2)

Valve springs are a must have with 268s – you’ll experience binding with the stock springs when you rev over 7000 RPM.

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Mad_Hatter

· #15 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (vr6willeatyou)

quote:[HR][/HR] Wait maybe I'll get a chevette

[HR][/HR]

Hey i have a Chevette its an 82' poop brown color and it was my first car it now sits in my yard next to the 1955 1st series bowtie Napco truck i am rebuilding with my dad. The Chevette reminds me of my Corrado NOT!!!

P.S. i was told by the dealer that the Chevette is now worth a woping $100

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BlackieVR6

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (GTIVR6RACER4EVER)

quote:[HR][/HR]Your talking about Valve springs? COmpressed Air my friend[HR][/HR]

Well I have a full shop... how do you do them on a VR6?

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GTIVR6RACER4EVER

· #17 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

Full shop, huh? Well you should know hwo to do them then

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FatSean

· #18 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (BlackieVR6)

You'll need a shop vise and a 2 or 3 foot helper bard to crack the sprocket bolt off of the larger cam. Other than that, not a big deal.

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VWpowa

· #19 · Feb 14, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (FatSean)

uhmmm bro...doesnt look like you are getting much help on this...i think this job is best put up to a pro....Its a great feeling to accomplish something like this...but its a terrible terrible feeling to break poop on a VR6.... and your wallet will bite you in the ass because you took its green away...Maybe there is a mechanic that will allow you to watch the whole process that way next time you can do it by yourself ... Just a thought.....
later
Brian

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FatSean

· #20 · Feb 14, 2002

Re: VR6 Cams: How hard to do (VWpowa)

The shop manual details everything you need to know. It's like 60-70 bucks. I figured you already had the book and just wanted some tips.

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