WTB: 12V VR6 shortblock

[Roadhog]

Well my Corrado needs a new block. All the bores have a pretty good lip around them about half way up that I can catch a finger nail on.

Anyone have a low mileage 12v shortblock?

[Mikewire]

What, no compression test?! I keed.

[Roadhog]

What, no compression test?! I keed.

that doesn't help. Do you know of anyone with a block?

[Mikewire]

To get the requirements out on what you want, how low is 'low mileage'? Do you want a rebuild-able core or a ready to build? How about a pulled running motor?

I ask because there's a 12v VR6 Passat at the yard here I was planning on getting a 5 speed from, and maybe the block is OK, but I have no details - Google A1 Johnson's in Billings.

I am wondering why you did a redneck compression test on a perfectly running good motor, instead of performing a proper test. But maybe I'm wrong and you did, I dunno. Not trying to pry, just wondering what your plans are.

[MT-Getto]

Bore to 2.9

[kompressorgolf]

^ THIS, and or make a 3.0 litre if the lip is that big, rods should be good to go, and upgrade the piston to suit the boost.

[Roadhog]

Bore to 2.9

There's no one in Montana that does it.

[MT-Getto]

Think outside the (montana shaped) box Maybe Ben will chime in here.

[kompressorgolf]

the machinist in bozeman isnt "set-up" to do it, but assures us he can, hell measure it out on his sunnen bore machine so he has the future capability too.

[Roadhog]

I think i'm going to slap it back together and run it till it blows.