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Old Jul 30th 2005, 2:00 pm
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Old Jul 31st 2005, 7:11 am
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Now VR6 engines are rock soild normally so it would lead you to the conclusion that either:
As a Japanese import, it wouldn't conform to "Gulf spec", which I was told mainly means an uprated radiator and cooling system. This could have led to the head gasket failure...
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Old Jul 31st 2005, 8:43 am
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No matter. My housemate has just bought a 350Z which will fulfill all of our boys toys needs for the time being.
 
Old Jul 31st 2005, 8:52 am
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Our Japanese VR6 Golf doesn't like the high temps... it also speaks to me in Japanese and constantly drains my wallet; eating sushi and drinking saki, as it does.

It overheated once this summer, and immediately had it cleaned.
It's been fine since. I'm hoping it proves to be a cheap, semi-reliable mode of transportation for the duration of our residence in this country.

What's been suggested to me is: have the engine and cooling system cleaned and refreshed every couple of years for best results.

Even if I need to spring for a new head gasket, it's still cheaper and better than renting an Echo, Pug or Lancer... in the long run.

Are there any good shops to go to, other than Nabooda?
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