Volkswagen Corrado (1993 year). Manual - part 74

2.8L IN-LINE V6 (VR6) 

         Removal and installation procedure is not available from
manufacturer. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.

         EXHAUST MANIFOLD

         Removal and installation procedure is not available from
manufacturer. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.

         CYLINDER HEAD

         Removal
         1) Removal and installation procedure is not available from
manufacturer. Cylinder head may be removed with engine in vehicle. See
Fig. 5. Match mark all components for installation reference.
         2) Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse sequence of
installation. See Fig. 7. Replace cylinder head bolts after loosening
or removing.

Fig. 5:  Identifying 2.8L VR6 Cylinder Head
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

2.8L IN-LINE V6 (VR6) 

NOTE:    DO NOT reuse antifreeze after replacing cylinder block,
         cylinder head, head gasket, radiator and/or heater core. The
         following INSTALLATION information is all that is available
         from manufacturer.

         Installation
         1) Ensure OBEN or TOP marking on cylinder head gasket faces
up. Remove sealer from (2) 3 mm holes and replace with new sealer. See
Fig. 6. Install gasket onto guide pins.
         2) Install cylinder head onto cylinder block. Do not use any
type of sealant. Install head bolts and tighten by hand.
         3) Tighten cylinder head bolts (in 4 steps) in sequence to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. See
Fig. 7.

Fig. 6:  Sealing Cylinder Head 3 mm Holes
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

Fig. 7:  Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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2.8L IN-LINE V6 (VR6) 

         Removal
         Install 8.0 mm bolt in belt tensioner hole and remove
accessory drive belt. See Fig. 3. Remove vibration damper. Loosen
inner section of Oil Seal Extractor (3203) about 3 turns (4 mm) and
lock in position with knurled screw. Turn inner section of oil seal
extractor until seal is removed.

         Installation
         Place guide Sleeve (3266/1) on crankshaft. Push oil seal over
guide sleeve. Using Oil Seal Installer (3266) and vibration damper
bolt, press oil seal in completely. See Fig. 8. Reverse removal
procedure to complete installation.

Fig. 8:  Installing Crankshaft Oil Seal
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

         TIMING CHAIN

         Removal
         1) Ensure crankshaft is aligned at TDC. Remove transaxle and
bellhousing assembly. Remove torque converter or clutch assembly (as
applicable). Match mark all components to ensure reassembly in
original position.
         2) Mark timing chains for direction of travel. Align and
install Camshaft Guide (3268) onto cylinder head bolts. See Fig. 9.
Remove upper and lower chain tensioners. If necessary, remove
intermediate sprocket and camshaft sprocket bolts. Remove timing
chain.

2.8L IN-LINE V6 (VR6) 

Fig. 10:  Exploded View Of Timing Chain & Related Components
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.