Servicing VR6

[peedman]

Hey if u can wait, this seems like a good deal: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volks...ectrical/275/2

[sukebe]

From various things Ive read, Im thinking I might replace the O2 sensor. Only question is, do our cars run 1 or 2 sensors. I assume this is an OBDI and II thing, but am not sure what our cars are.

[The_Hawk]

Hey if u can wait, this seems like a good deal: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volks...ectrical/275/2

Looks very interesting:

Tune up kit, VR6 AAA Include STI performance wire set and 6 NGK BKR5EKU spark plugs. 105.00
Ignition wire removal tool Ignition wire removal tool - Removes ignition wire from spark plug without pulling on cable. Professional quality metal tool designed to last, does not break like plastic versions. This tool is essential to remove ignition wires without damaging them. 43.00
Oil filter kit Original equipment. Includes oil filter element and seal ring. Filter element has plastic ends. 10.92
Fuel filter We recommend two new hose clamps shown below. 13.78
Hose clamp, 13-14mm size range 2 required 0.71

All of which comes to US$174.12 Which works out to be about AU$207 + shipping. At a guess I would say about US$30 for postage should cover it bringing the total to AU$243. (I have emailed them to ask about shipping).

There would be a few questions first

Are the all genuine OEM parts?
Do you need the lead remover?
I'd argue about the clamps, but at 71c...


Considering I would be paying AU$153.78 to get the parts from Denlo and I wouldn't be getting the leads or removal tool it does sound like reasonable purchase. Just need to make up my mind if I want those leads or not. After all, if I don't change them out, it's somewhat easier and cheaper to buy in Australia. If I drop just the removal tool it brings it back to about AU$196 delivered, now that is VERY tempting... Wonder if leads will make it through the post...

[peedman]

Yeh theyd be oem stuff.

[The_Hawk]

Looks very interesting:
Tune up kit, VR6 AAA Include STI performance wire set and 6 NGK BKR5EKU spark plugs. 105.00
Ignition wire removal tool Ignition wire removal tool - Removes ignition wire from spark plug without pulling on cable. Professional quality metal tool designed to last, does not break like plastic versions. This tool is essential to remove ignition wires without damaging them. 43.00
Oil filter kit Original equipment. Includes oil filter element and seal ring. Filter element has plastic ends. 10.92
Fuel filter We recommend two new hose clamps shown below. 13.78
Hose clamp, 13-14mm size range 2 required 0.71

Postage is actually $49 and makes the total US$223.12 or AU$268.06

Using http://www.importpartsconnection.com/ for the same stuff, minus the tool (which I can't find) & postage, the total comes to US$166.96 so about the same at the end of the day.

Arrrrrgggg, now I have to decide what to do. Do I just get the filters locally and do them now, or do a wait a little bit till I can afford to do the lot...

It's definately worth it if I do the leads... That might be the go, save the tool, leads and plugs for a little later but do the fluids now.

[TazzyVR6]

I got my dad to make a tool for me. Cost nothing! There a threads on this forum on how to make one. It's not hard

[The_Hawk]

If anyone is interested OEM Oil filter from McGrath Liverpool cost me $42.80


But for the exciting part! I got a replacement trim part for the drivers side, side skirt that was missing! At $7 it has to be a contender for one of the cheapest parts for a VR6

[sukebe]

VR6 oil filters from Repco are like $28, and from MJM Autohaus (USA) you can get a pack of 5 OEM for about $60-70 including delivery.

[The_Hawk]

Yeah, I found OEM oil filters overseas for about US$11 each.

As for the ones from Repco, they use Ryco filters, not the OEM Hengst ones which have been HIGHLY recommended.

At the end of the day it was the only part I needed so although it was more expensive, it's all good... And I got the missing trim piece which makes me happy