How many camshafts does a VR6 have?
VR6 engines share a common cylinder head for the two banks of cylinders. Only two camshafts are needed for the engine, regardless of whether the engine has two or four valves per cylinder.
What makes the VR6 special?
The VR6 is a special engine for Volkswagen fans Like a V6, it has two banks of three cylinders, DriveTribe explains. However, unlike a conventional V6, the Volkswagen VR6 only has one cylinder head. This arrangement let Volkswagen put V6 power in cars that could only fit four-cylinder engines, R explains.
Are there any new VW VR6 engines coming out?
Despite the wide range of Volkswagen makes and models, there are fewer VR6 engine vehicles on the road today, and this trend is likely to continue. Though devoted fans of the Volkswagen VR6 engine love its smooth sounding engine and quiet yet powerful torque, manufacturing of the VR6s has slowed significantly.
What was the displacement of a VW VR6?
The original VR6 was given the engine code ‘AAA’ and had a displacement of 2.8-litres, although in the Corrado bore and stroke were increased very slightly to give 2.9-litres (identified by the ABV engine code).
Is there a VR6 performance kit for IM lager?
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What should I do if I have a VR6 engine problem?
A quick fix could be an ECU flashing, or a resetting of the original equipment manufacturer parameters. VW repair shops familiar with VR6 engine problem should be able to help you out with less trial and error. For better or worse, other common problems for VR6s have less to do with true engine repair and more to do with perceived engine repair.