I FINALLY TEARDOWN A VR6! Volkswagen's CRAZY Engine Idea From The 90's Was A HUGE SUCCESS!

THE MOST REQUESTED ENGINE TO DATE IS FINALLY HERE! So many comments and requests for a Volkswagen VR6 engine over the last 3+ years and I'm proud to say I can finally deliver!
This is a 12-valve Vr6 out of an early MK4 Jetta or Golf. This is known as the AFP code engine. They make roughly 175hp which isn't bad for its 2.8L of displacement. The packaging of the VR6 really shines, as its VERY compact, VERY simple and relatively easy to service considering it was the first of its kind. This particular engine was of unknown origin, I didn't get a VIN, or any details on the car it was from. I don't know miles or why it was no longer in the car it was installed in. Lets tear it completely down and see what's wrong with it and how these engines are put together!
Why am I doing this? My name is Eric and I own Importapart. A full service auto dismantler. Part of our model includes dismantling blown up, failed and otherwise bad engines to salvage the good parts. We do not rebuild engines, merely supply parts to those who do!
TO BUY PARTS, visit www.Importapart.com OR email us at [email protected]
Every week I post at least one teardown video as I have over the last 3.5 years. Here are a few of my favorite videos from the past:
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BMW N63 Destroyed itself BAD    • BMW HOT-V N63 V8 Engine Destruction! ...  
Ford 4.9L 300 Straight 6 Teardown    • FINALLY! A "Bad" Ford 4.9L 300 Straig...  

00:00 Intro
03:42 Starting to remove the spark plugs
06:13 Removing the last spark plug
07:21 Unbolting and removing the upper intake plenum
10:39 uninstalling the secondary air injection pump.
11:34 Fighting LOTS OF RUST to remove lower intake manifold
13:26 Inspecting the intake ports for damage or concern
14:24 removing the ignition coil and thermostat housing
15:23 Removing the valve cover bolts and peeling it off
16:08 First look at the timing chain and valve train in this VR6
17:26 Unbolting the upper timing cover
18:40 That's broken!
18:53 Removing the secondary timing chain
19:34 Cramming the cam cramps off
20:33 Inspecting the camshafts, cam caps, and cam journals in the head
22:03 Cracking the first head bolt loose. WHAT A FIGHT
24:38 YANKING the dang cylinder head off the block. STUPID HEAD BOLTS
25:22 First look at the pistons, bores and cylinder head surface
27:49 SCIENCE
28:45 Removing the water pump
30:01 Unbolting the crank pulley bolt, SO TIGHT, but why?
31:14 I start unbolting the 5mm hex head fasteners that hold the oil pan on
31:15 Through 34:12 I HAD A BAD TIME!
34:33 Pulling the oil pan off. YUCK!
35:56 removing and dismantling the oil pump
38:54 Unbolting the first connecting rod cap
40:10 Pushing out the last rod and piston
41:24 Removing the lower timing cover and primary timing chain
43:23 Zipping the main cap bolts out and removing the crankshaft
44:02 Inspecting the rotating assembly, crankshaft, rods, bearings, block, pistons
47:20 Summary

I really hope you enjoyed this teardown. As always I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism. Catch you on the next one!

-Eric