How To Remove a VR6 Engine ~ White Wookie

Today we are removing the engine on a 1998 VR6 GTI. We are removing the engine from the GTI for a full cleaning and reseal. We will also be answering a few questions from FaceBook LIVE!
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Join us today as we:
~Remove shift cables and bracket
~Remove axles from transmission
~How to counter hold an axle
~Set up of the chain and hoist
~Lifting the engine out
~What we did wrong
~and more
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[@sumnips]

Just did the chains/rails/rear main on an '01 vr6 jetta at my work for the first time last week, props to you for doing this project at home haha

[@chevyfox18]

great video good way to start the morning. love the white wookie. i hope you decide to do a little extra build to it later on something different than a 1.8t with a bigger turbo. cant wait for next episode.

[@Eurospec73]

Wow, Charles thanks again for making such a great video on how to remove this 2.8 VR6 engine unfortunately I'll be removing mine to replace it with a complete rebuild.

[@virtualdent]

after a good cleaning it's so much nicer to put everything back together

[@nikkosjaastad2895]

your videos have helped me out so much! thanks for posting them. can't wait to get a new engine in my jetta if I ever find one. the timing chain guide broke apart in and gummed up the works in turn spun 2 rod bearings.

[@WolfsburgSlim]

Wow! I used to work with my buddy on his VR6 All the time. Happy Times. Enjoy

[@Badgertronix]

some handy tips for my manual conversion. Cheers!

[@gpaine]

Steel-toed... Pumas? haha Great video!

[@blower1]

Great video! love this series ;)

[@joshweir6512]

awesome video loving this series, looking forward to some tips on clutch install, add I will beeping doing my mk4 2.0

[@BlastReadingSeries]

Man, I wish you'd show me how to pull a Eurovan VR6 engine... :) Thanks for the great video!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha. If I ever get one I will.

[@BlastReadingSeries]

Well, I have a 1999 sitting in the driveway... in case you're interested! My brother and I are going to pull the engine and put the video up here. One day! :)

[@snakeplissken2148]

it is a pain! the official manual says that you need a special frame, that you attach to the block from beneath. because in the van, the engine is "hanging" on its mountings. I did it once, of cause without the special frame. i more or less rested the whole block and transmission on old tyres and wooden blocks, unscrewd the mounting points and lifted the whole car. but you need a lift. dropping the engine to the floor with a crane may also be possible, but is more pain. :D

[@SlimSwadey]

Thank you for your help. After being a basic tech for two years I’ve finally been able to pull my Jettas motor and trans. Hoping to go back in this weekend and have her driving by the end of the month. Would you or anyone have a link to the washer you should not lose? At 3:34 mine was missing

[@vizourcz8003]

Do you think it would be possible to buy a used 3.2l VR6 and put it in my Škoda Fabia mk1? I'd like to do it so much because I love the car! It just lacks power with it's 68hp 1.4l MPI.

[@AudiophileTubes]

How much does it cost (ballpark) to replace a leaking valve cover (manifold?) gasket on a 24v VR6? About how many labor hours is it? Thanks!

[@Tbeau20]

I have a regular bolt in the shift linkage and mines adjusted fine

[@michaelcichonsky8714]

Is this relatively close to removing a 12v VR6 from a MK4 Jetta? Looking for a good reference to put my VR6 back into a Jetta. Didn't have an engine in it to really reference what goes where, so was hoping to go off a good video on how to remove it, so I know how to put it back.

[@mikefoster8144]

Thanks for all the videos. Hopefully you will see this. I’m in Alaska and I’m wanting to put a block heater in my v6. There is no vw dealer in my town. I call other towns and they don’t winterize the same as my town that gets -50. They don’t do block heaters. So my research I found my freeze plug is 37mm. For the life of me I can’t find a plug that size. I want to put it right next to oil cooler on right side in front of block. Any suggestions from anyone out there???thanks

[@francakesfordinner]

+HumbleMechanic I just got to this part in my mk2 VR6 timing chain maintenance. When I raised the engine/trans, the axles disconnected from the trans output flanges and some ball bearings fell out of the inner CV joints on both sides. Does that mean it's time to change axles? Or can I just simply put the ball bearings back where they belong? Thanks for your time and help!

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Francis Becknell clean the balls and put them back in!!!

[@francakesfordinner]

Hah! You're the best man, thanks!

[@MrCcrespo88]

do you have a video of replacing mk4 vr6 piston rings would appreciate

[@adamh6507]

This brings back nightmares from removing the engine out of my Corrado. I dropped the transmission first, and then the engine. Both came out from the bottom with a transmission jack.

[@williamngan9165]

Great job keep up the good work!!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

+William Ngan thank you.

[@gpubenchmarks7905]

@@HumbleMechanic is this golf mk3?

[@crolls2047]

so I have a mk3 golf cl next week I'm buying a mk3 jetta glx with the vr6 and the 5 lug disks all around I was wondering if u had any tips for putting the vr6 and brakes setup onto my golf? @humblemechanic

[@jamiemosteller1679]

Are you going to do an 02J shifter swap In wookie ? It in the same process with my mr blurpurple. I decided go that route because aftermarket options open up. Also it super easy with motor removed and re aligning it so much easier compared to the stock 02A? Also I going to be running an a/c delco clutch. I got on super clearance pretty much stole it from a parts shipper. I was wondering if it a good match for a vr6 that just going to be a daily driver . Like the build keep up with updates👍🏻

[@HumbleMechanic]

I will be doing the 02j swap. I gotta a buddy hooking me up. Not sure on the clutch. I think I may be doing a BFI clutch. It's easy because they are local. :)

[@jamiemosteller1679]

+HumbleMechanic Think I just going ahead on the clutch and make a review later no one on vortex had answer. 50 bucks brand new whole kit have to try it. Is your buddy getting you a polo box?

[@Marx9011]

HI I have one question, could wrong bolt cause (on shifting mechanism) for not having 1st and reverse gear, it is 2.0 ABF engine

[@smajoooooooo]

no you probably need solenoids

[@MechRider89]

Why would VW put the timing system on the output side of the engine?? that makes no sense, I'm curious to see how they did it now though.

[@mrman17]

There's very little room at the front of the engine in the MK3 engine bay - I can only guess that putting the chain at the front would have meant removing the engine to work on the chain, etc. It is a PITA to remove the gearbox, etc. (I did one years ago), but that's preferable/easier (?) than removing the whole lot.

[@dottorb7054]

Yes, just getting to the tiny water pump means moving the engine either up or down to clear the frame rail. To get to the alternator means moving things around too to create space (at least in the MK IV). If the chains were on that side too it would definitely mean lifting the engine from the bay. As it is, to do the chain you still have to drop the tranny (at a minimum) and of course, it would be easier to do the job with the engine out of the bay, but it can be done. And I'm glad it's done!

[@TapiaJ]

They make it like this on purpose. So you would have to take into the dealer for service. Unless you a pretty good mechanic then you wouldn't have too.

[@tylerbeard4092]

They did it because it’s a v6 engine where a 4 cylinder was designed to go!

[@jaredsinn8842]

Is there a tool list? I am going to pull the VR6 block from a salvage yard, and I have no idea what I’ll need

[@HumbleMechanic]

Common metric stuff, Allens, Torx and triple squares The exact stuff will vary by car

[@jaredsinn8842]

@@HumbleMechanic this is a five year old video, you didn’t have to comment to help me. Thank you. I’ll make sure to grab my triple squares and my E16

[@HumbleMechanic]

Always trying to help !!

[@muranyi64]

De miért kell hülyén kinézni ?

[@tyhobbs17]

For me personally, I feel using Steel-toed Boots is more dangerous working with something as heavy as an engine because if the engine lands on your steel toe and crushes it down you wont have toes... if the engine lands on your toes without it they may get crushed, but they are still attached (or at least mostly attached).

[@HumbleMechanic]

I think that Myth Busters proved that didn't they?

[@CCBThunder]

In part you're right, the steel toe shoes must be graduated in resistance according the specific job ,and many users for the reason you say are using polycarbonate toe shoes of high resistance.

[@Mr92cadi]

nice

[@kylewilson6612]

Do a clutch fork as well. did a clutch in my old GTi then on a beach trip the clutch fork cracked and failed

[@dottorb7054]

Wow, never heard of it failing. Trying to remember if I replaced mine while I was in there. I think I did and was wondering at the time why I was replacing it. Didn't seem like a wear item. Sorry, what a headache to go back in there.

[@kylewilson6612]

Definitely, must be enough of an issue that they are pretty easy to get a hold of. But it was a good thing honesty my timing chain guides were right on the edge of their life. So did that cams and head gasket while I had it apart.

[@rrsfghhhrewszcgh9576]

Coooool

[@berzins42]

ha ha ha i also lose that bolt on gearbox cable. i spent 4 h to figure out that i used a wrong bolt :D

[@canaldolucianoqueiroz9687]

Meu sonho e colocar um vr6 no meu mk3 aqui no brasil meu e 2.0

[@Wolfsburg2000]

What year is the W.W.?

[@HumbleMechanic]

1998 GTI Vr6

[@alvarogarza6389]

#wd-40 cmmon a swamp cooler at least or maybe a central a/c

[@AudiophileTubes]

Just use SHELL V-Power Nitro premium gas. It will keep your engine clean!

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s what all my stuff runs. Other than the Touareg. It’s a TDI

[@radovr6454]

so glad you're doing all these videos on the vr6, ive learned so much. check out my project vr6 corrado, I just started my channel and trying to get it going.

[@rinotomei5823]

Traduzione italiano!!

[@jellevanrees9955]

Sickaaa

[@HumbleMechanic]

:)

[@Horsecockbadger]

+HumbleMechanic you channel growth is shocking I remember wen I was your 10th subby

[@JSchrumm]

The hardware and chain didn't work out.

[@alvarogarza6389]

@wd-40 send him an air watched

[@shimon2476]

@13:04 you son of a bitch that doesn't look like a steel tip to me lol😂

[@basilabedallah5797]

i want steel toe sandals 😀

[@HumbleMechanic]

+basil abedallah lol :)

[@basilabedallah5797]

HumbleMechanic I believe it is worth the money 😂💸💸💸💸 I'll buy one if it's good and comfortable and actually works

[@muranyi64]

VW RASPUTIN :-)

[@georgethezebra7496]

FWD for life! NOT.... (-;