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VR6 Engine tech / Oil cooler gasket

« on: April 29, 2016, 04:58:42 am »

Hi, I think I have a slight leak in the oil cooler on my '99.  I just picked up the two gaskets to re-do it and am looking for the torque spec for the oil cooler housing bolt and cooler bolt. I don't want to over tighten things. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Neil.

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VR6 Engine tech / Engine Oil type

« on: November 03, 2015, 09:42:27 am »

Just curious what everybody is running for engine oil. I have a 1999 EV weekender and have been using Mobil1 0w40, I may run the Mobil1 5w40 next. I have a big adventure planned later this month from the UP of Michigan to Florida. Just starting to get the van ready and the oil change is due soon.
Thanks!
Neil.

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Tires and wheels! / Found some 16" wheels

« on: October 03, 2015, 06:30:08 pm »

Hi, I've been keeping my eyes open for a set of 16" wheels and ended up finding a set.  An import shop that works on vw's had an Audi A6 that they were parting out and the guy agreed to sell me the "wine glass" wheels. They need a good cleaning but look pretty good. I'm getting them for $175/set.  After I clean them up I'll decide if I should paint them black or not. Still on the fence about it. Does anybody else have these wheels?
Thanks,
-Neil.

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VR6 Engine tech / Transmission filler tube leak

« on: September 01, 2015, 01:56:24 pm »

Hi- I just noticed a small drip under my 1999 EV Weekender that is tranny fluid. I jacked it up and removed pan and saw a few small drips along the pan gasket. I was thinking it may be the gasket BUT now it looks like it is leaking around the filler tube. I know there is an O-ring in there that may be causing the drip. It's not bad at all and the only reason I noticed is because I slide cardboard under the Van to monitor any drips.
Is it common for a leak to develop at the filler tube?  Has anybody replaced the O-ring without dropping the pan?  Wish I could just replace it with a dipstick but can't find any online.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Neil.

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VR6 Engine tech / Scangauge set-up

« on: August 15, 2015, 07:14:44 am »

Hi,
I set up my scangauge 2 to monitor my '99 EV-Westy and am having issues with the TFT readings. I used the guide on the yahoo update group to program in the codes to read the tranny fluid temp but it is acting weird. If I am driving at 60mph on flat ground the gauge reads 168-180deg F. On a climb it spikes instantly to 250-290, when it levels off it drops back down again. If I am off the gas it drops down to 50-80deg F!?  I don't understand how it can swing so much so quick. Do other people who use a scangauge to monitor have these same readings??  I did program in the tranny water temp also and that hangs around 180-200 all the time. Is that a better indication of what the true temp of my transmission is??  Any help would be very appreciated. I'm totally frustrated with this.
Thanks -Neil