Finally got myself a VR6 (but not accelerating right)

[SpeciP3]

He means if the car is properly and regularly serviced, the timing chains can last for 400k kms. VW state the chains will last the life of the engine, but this tends not to be the case due to brittle plastic guides.
Is that video from cold start or with the engine warmed up? I have a similar noise to that when cold but goes when warmed up.
It's also normal that the idle is a bit higher when cold, approx 1000-1100 rpm, before dropping to around 680 rpm.
The Timing chain is located at the other end of the engine to where you were filming, wait until you've had new coil/leads installed, also ensure good clean oil before further investigation.
If you're really suspect on the chains, have the sump removed and check the contents for plastic when doing an oil change.
It may also be worth removing the rocker cover and checking for any slack on the chain (note you may want to have the cover gasket replaced at the same time)
Just my opinion, hope it helps

[Quakes]

Thanks for the info SpeciP3, ill defs look into that. The vid was from a cold start (kinda, was cold ran it to coles, and back to my place, 6k round trip). I want to get all these age issues sorted then looking into renewing the engine and getting more power out of it.

Thanks again for all you input greatly appreciated.

[xtfalcon]

if you are looking at getting the motor recond don't worry about the chain utill then, save lots on labour as the chain would need to come off in an engine recon anyway

[Stanton]

????????? Why recon an engine at 191000 ks its just run in.Do it when its worn out or do you just like wasting money.
2v vr6 engines are basically at their peak standard don't waste your money unless you fit a supercharger.

[KKK VR6]

????????? Why recon an engine at 191000 ks its just run in.Do it when its worn out or do you just like wasting money.
2v vr6 engines are basically at their peak standard don't waste your money unless you fit a supercharger.

Lol !

Put another clip up, but on the passenger side. I dought your chains need to be changed.
When I was in the market to buy a vr6, I had never heard a vr that needed a timing chain replacement, but 1 day I went to check this one out, and the second I lifted the bonnet up I could just tell the chain were on there way out !
THERES A DEFINITE Distinction when your chains go shiit !
It's sorta like a grinding & rattling noise and the engine overall gets quite noisy.

[Stanton]

Whats so funny KKK ??

[Quakes]

Sorry for the late reply all,

First off thanks so much KKK VR6 & Stanton greatly appreciate this:

Vr6 timing chain idle - YouTube

While filming this I noticed that its starting to idle rough now after she has warmed up, she is idling at the 680 700rpm mark but like there is a lumpy cam installed. When I pull away its ok, but when the car is idling that roughness comes back. Hopefully getting my sparks and leads soon.

@Stanton, well a supercharger is what im looking into. Im going to be giving the guys at duggan balancing a call to find out more along the lines of what needs to be done prep wise.

[Lilquakes]

hopefully soon there will be another VR6 parked next to yours!

[MattyT]

Yeah really high now hitting 191k!!!

That aint high mate. Mine is on 292k and still going strong. Theres a few on this forum that have hit 300k and are still going fine. The VR6 is a very well built donk. They arent anything like japanese motors which would be very near the end of their lives at 191k.

[Stanton]

MattyT as much as I dislike Jap crap your average Honda will go forever.300k on a Honda motor is nothing,you were thinking of Toyotas.

Duggan Balancing thats a blast from the past, is Frank even alive ? God bless him.